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Civil Discourse Is Not Dead in Politics Says Former Legislator
December 27, 2017

Some of you love politics… But, don’t you get really tired of all the partisan wrangling, name-calling and finger pointing by our politicians? The two parties usually can’t agree on the day of the week and the nastiness of their verbal exchanges

Trump Recognizing Jerusalem as Capital of Israel Sparks Strong Global Reactions
December 20, 2017

Recently, President Donald Trump announced that he was recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The act received widespread bi-partisan Congressional support and kudos from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. However, the announcement was me

Your Internet Use Could be Limited by Upcoming FCC Action on Net Neutrality
December 13, 2017

On December 14, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) is scheduled to vote to rescind a 2015 regulation that would end “net neutrality”. Opponents of this action say it will consolidate too much power over the Internet into the hands of a few l

“Good All Over” – a New PBS Docuseries Bringing You Stories of Helping Others
December 06, 2017

“Philanthropologist” is a word created by two filmmakers Craig Martin and Earl Bridges. It is a combination of “philanthropist” and “anthropologist.” It also describes what these two filmmakers do. They share stories from around the globe of

NPR National Security Editor Assesses Trump’s Recent Trip & Other Policy Matters
November 29, 2017

The pomp, pageantry, and elaborate ceremonies honoring President Donald Trump on his recent Far East trip met the White House expectations for presidential optics and the perception of exalting the U.S. President. However, many observers wonder if Preside

Combating Chagas Disease A Lifelong Passion For Dr. Mario Grijalva
November 22, 2017

Dr. Mario Grijalva is a molecular cell biologist who has focused his career on helping to eradicate Chagas disease – especially in South America. This bug, the Trypanosoma Cruzi parasite, exists only within certain parts of Latin America, and has cau

Pres. Trump Favors Russia’s Putin While Trashing the USA Intelligence Team
November 15, 2017

While traveling on Air Force One this week in Asia, President Trump lamented the fact that Russia’s Vladimir Putin is insulted by United States accusations that Russia meddled in the 2016 Presidential election. Trump contended that Putin’s bruised fee

Science TV is Exploding on North Carolina Public Television Due to Frank Graff
November 08, 2017

North Carolina Science Now is a statewide public television series that also is multimedia. It explains scientific discoveries, research, and principles using ordinary language that is understandable. Not only are the stories long-form news features on

White House Minimizes While Congress Ducks Latest Trump-Russia Legal Action
November 01, 2017

After two 12 count indictments were issued against former Trump Campaign Manager Paul Manafort and his deputy Rick Gates, a guilty plea of a Trump Campaign security advisor was unveiled on Monday. Washington DC was buzzing with strategizing, gossiping, an

Career Tips and Advice for all Stages and All Ages – Provided by a Career Coach
October 25, 2017

Each stage of a career-early, mid-career, and retirement bring unique problems and issues that are addressed specifically by career consultant Beverly Jones. Jones is an attorney, an executive coach, an author, a blogger and a podcaster. She works with