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A sea change of perspective on the high seas was what the author of this article, also a novelist, expected to have. As for that sea change of perspective, related to herself as a writer and her writing, manifested amidst a week-long painting course, long walks around the deck, and the drafting of a new novel.
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A profile of the Triangle area community of chefs who have been sharing their culinary expertise and passion for four decades. Included are Bill Neal, responsible for the Triangle’s first fine dining experience, who inspired the dozen plus culinary masters also featured.
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The believed war on the poor cited evidence. One is the decision not to accept Medicaid assistance under Obamacare. Another is an increase in taxes for low and moderate income families by ending Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The third is income tax reforms that included reducing or eliminating the state individual income tax and corporate income tax, which the author believes will be replaced by the consumption or user tax.
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Cheshire’s review of A Dangerous Method, about the troubled professional relationship between psychology pioneers Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, veered slightly into a reflection on the eminence of Freud and Jung in the 1970s (during the critic’s college years). Post review, Cheshire offered synopses for the 10 best films of 2011.
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Roberts’ chronicle for how the renowned Rembrandt Exhibit, a dream in the works for at least six years prior, finally got to the NC Museum of Art. Part and parcel of the journey were the shipping means for the world famous paintings (by ground versus air, because of their vulnerability to theft) and experts’ discernment of which works on display were Rembrandt and which were Rembrandtesque.
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The home was a synthesis of South Carolina Low Country (as evident by the characteristic wraparound porch) and Caribbean architecture (reflected in the second floor bedrooms). Located on Hatteras Island, the home that was never meant to be just a vacation house was the brainchild of the new owners. As noted by the author, the couple’s background in residential development and horticulture inspired the unique blend of architectural styles.
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If the US were a house, the ever widening income gap between the very wealthy and the other 99% of Americans would be the elephant in the room. It’s too big to ignore, as hard as any economist or political figure may try to. Too big to keep ignoring, lest the gap widen to a chasm that no fiscal bridge can cross.
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A review of the 60 Minutes interview with Obama served as a backdrop for an in depth examination of the former President’s ill-fated economic and health care policies. As noted by the author, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, plus Obamacare played decisive roles in the lingering aftermath of the Great Recession in the United States.
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The author offered a favorable review of Digital Audio Radio Service, or Satellite Radio. Among advantages over AM/FM highlighted were the number of channels, widespread access, live broadcasts, a digital display for the song and artist, and CD-level listening quality, all at a comparatively low price.
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Harry Davidson inherited an orchestra desperately in need of leadership to develop its potential. His shared secrets of success included Mozart and Haydn as teaching tools for students and a passion for teaching. By year three of his leadership, faculty and students’ heightened morale inspired Davidson to start planning programs by the season rather than the concert.
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The fourth annual symposium of the Southern Foodways Alliance continued the trend of valuing traditions associated with Southern cooking culture and the region’s farming industry. Discussed during this symposium was challenges that contemporary regional farmers face, due to the USDA’s implementing the corporate farm mentality. Also highlighted was challenges of maintaining Southern cooking cultural traditions, with an increasingly diverse and transient regional population.
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Pinehurst NC’s Carolina hotel, established during the last century, got an extensive upgrade. This state of the art facility now assured the adoption of modern conveniences such as spa suites, offered beauty care products made from local resources, and maintained the integrity of the original architecture like the copper clad cupola.
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The author reflected on the value that wood stoves, existing before the widespread adoption of electricity Down East during the 1940s, had for the region’s people. Leggett offered illustrations such as the better tastes of wood stove cooked foods, stories featuring family members like the author’s mother, and the important role these stoves played during holidays such as Christmas.
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Reeves’ noting the increasing importance that Pakistan played in Middle Eastern politics served as a backdrop for his commentary on America’s longstanding lack of interest in international affairs. Explanations for this disengagement included a reluctance to acknowledge the increasing vulnerability of the United States. Addendum to explanations are an insistence that Americans become better informed, with 9/11 offered as a warning for what can happen again, should isolationism continue to dominate.
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Cheshire’s review of The Gatekeepers and The Company You Keep, Best Documentary Oscar nominees, served as a springboard for a related discussion about Middle Eastern politics and the author’s politically motivated activities during the Vietnam War.
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