Thought for Today from Donald Creighton on history
A quote attributed to Canadian historian Donald Creighton notes that history records the encounter between character and circumstances. It reflects on how individuals shape and are shaped by the events around them.
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Play it safe this holiday booze it and lose it awareness
Our Views urges safe choices during holiday celebrations as the Booze It and Lose It campaign expands with thousands of checkpoints. It cites 950 alcohol related accidents, 44 fatalities, 702 injuries, and 3,600 DWIs last season, urging readers to avoid drinking and driving. It notes statewide and local counts and stresses DWI consequences and mug shots.
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Books for Christmas Gifts and Racial Issues Review
Thomas Sowell reviews No They Cant and Mismatch, praising accessible economics and examining racial preferences in college admissions. He highlights mismatches at Cornell and Berkeley, notes UC system improvements, and comments on Ann Coulters Mugged. Sowell promotes plain talk on race and policy amid holiday readings.
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NC Supreme Court rules video sweepstakes illegal
The article notes the NC Supreme Court ruling that video sweepstakes are illegal except for state authority. It includes public reaction from readers and mentions disputes over hospital contracts and private enterprise, plus community remarks on local figures and personal stories.
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