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28138
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Durham City Council recently restored funding to arts groups which had been absent in its preliminary budget. The victory is given to supporters who lobbied to maintain funding that goes to local cultural organizations. The poor economy was one reason the cuts were proposed, but supporters also discuss the negative impact the lack of a policy to support groups has on funding. Currently, there is no department to oversee arts funding in Durham.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 24, June 2008,
p7
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28139
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The Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) from Arizona has threatened to sue the North Carolina Governor’s School program. In reaction, NC Governor’s school has canceled a course called the Human Sexuality Film series and has not renewed the contract of its openly gay teacher. Tanya Olson is now speaking out and questioning why ADF influences a NC school program and likely forced her firing. The legal impact ADF has had on gay-rights related programs and issues and the current situation with the class and its instructor in the NC Governor’s School are detailed.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 27, July 2008,
p5-7
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28140
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Locals from Durham remember the filming of Bull Durham. Local residents who served as extras, an audio assistant, and a local bar owner whose bar was in the film remember the filming of the movie. The weather, a day with actor Tim Robbins, stolen memorabilia, long filming days, and parking issues are all shared in stories about the filming of the movie.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 27, July 2008,
p17
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28141
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With the twentieth anniversary of the film Bull Durham arriving, the author can’t understand why Durham, its residents, and baseball fans love the film. The author describes why the film inaccurately portrays minor league baseball, why it is an unoriginal, poorly cast, and poorly written movie, and how the film did not represent life in Durham.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 27, July 2008,
p18
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28142
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Hall of Fame baseball player Joe Morgan is interviewed about time playing for the Durham Bulls. Morgan describes life in Durham in 1963, the team’s coaches, and his thoughts on the film Bull Durham. Morgan also discusses how race played a role as a member of a baseball team in the 1960s. Morgan discusses segregation in Durham and compares being an African-American baseball player playing in Durham to one playing in San Antonio.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 31, July 2008,
p19
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28143
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A former statistician for the Durham Bulls describes baseball and the Durham Bulls in the 1980s. The team and rough atmosphere created by fans in 1980s are compared with the current team and family-friendly atmosphere. The author also describes the best game he ever attended and famous baseball players who he watched play.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 27, July 2008,
p15-17
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28144
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Many immigrants who come to the US from Mexico return after being unable to find opportunities to work or during the winter when farm work is scarce. The Autobuses Adame bus line is often used to help immigrants return as the bus goes straight to the border and is not stopped by customs agents. However, the physical and emotional toll of the journey is difficult for many passengers.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 31, July 2008,
p5-7
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28145
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Bo Lozoff is the founder of Kindness House and former director of the Human Kindness Foundation. The foundation practiced interfaith prison ministry and the Kindness House was an spiritual living community for parolees. Lozoff is facing allegations that he sexually abused former program volunteers and parolees and bullied and intimidated other community members. Former volunteers, parolees, Lozoff, Departments of Corrections, and religious studies experts are interviewed and talk about the allegations. Lozoff has decided to close the parole program due to his unconventional sexual behavior, but is still mentoring inmates and actively ministering.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 35, August 2008,
p14-20
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28146
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John Verdejo is delegate who is representing North Carolina's 13th Congressional District at the Democratic National Convention. Verdejo speaks about his background and why he is excited about Barack Obama’s potential presidency. Verdejo is a Latino who represents an emerging generation of political activists who grew up under Presidents Reagan and Bush Sr. and witnessed cuts in domestic programs and widening economic disparities. Verdejo also takes to heart the community-empowerment message at the root of Obama's success and Verdejo represents many who are excited by Obama’s campaign.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 36, September 2008,
p5-11
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28147
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Nick Ochsner is a young-college student who will not be voting for Obama in the coming election like many of his peers. Ochsner is active in politics and is one of many Republicans attending the Republican National Convention this week. Currently the president of Elon University’s College Republicans, Ochsner is also running Jack Sawyer’s campaign for N.C. Secretary of State.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 36, September 2008,
pOnline
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28148
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Several houses being moved in Raleigh are part of Blount Street Commons, a plan to revitalize the North Blount Street historic district. The redevelopment will happen through a combination of redeveloped homes and new units. As part of this, several houses are being moved from their foundations on North Wilmington Street onto North Blount Street. The moving of the homes will be filmed for National Geographic Channel's Monster Moves program.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 36, September 2008,
p49
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28149
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Former Durham real-estate business owner and life-insurance salesman Ronnie Sturdivant was found murdered in one of his properties recently. Sturdivant is believed to have been murdered by one of his tenants. Sturdivant was a polarizing figure who was known for his vision and for running sub-standard rentals. His properties was hit with dozens of housing violations and Sturdivant was accused of assaulting and threatening tenants. Many admired the African-American entrepreneur, even those who did disagreed with his vision and methods.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 37, September 2008,
p5-7
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28150
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Durham resident Erick Daniels was wrongly convicted of robbery and spent seven years in prison before his recent exoneration. Daniels was wrongly convicted of robbing a police department employee when he was fifteen years old. The case has exposed poor investigative standards by the Durham police department and local prosecutors. The case has also tarnished Durham’s justice system.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 39, September 2008,
p15-17
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28151
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Residents are Durham looking to create a new community media source. If the city does not come up with a plan, the local public access channel could be shut down this year. Organizers want to keep the station on the air and are looking at other area programs as models. One plan that is being considered is the creation of a building a community media center.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 40, October 2008,
p5
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28152
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A new airport is being planned for Orange County. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill would benefit most from the airport, but would be good for the county as well. However, university leaders and county leaders are fighting over control of the proposed airport. Both sides have not been consulted about plans, accusations about backroom deals have been made, and there is debate over the cost, location, and economic impact.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 40, October 2008,
p31
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