Monday, February 2, 2009

Mecklenburg and beyond ...

Posted by Karen Shugart on Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 1:55 PM

Economy: A government job may be your best chance at keeping a roof over your head. (AP via WBTV)

Terrorism: Anti-torture activists want Johnston County's airport to adopt no-rendition policy. (News & Observer)

Banking: Does BoA owe N.C. residents an apology? (BlueNC)

Policy: The Chatham County jail's too small to participate in the 287(g) program, but illegal immigration foes want it anyway. (News & Observer)

Commercialism: The Super Bowl ads didn't disappoint — if you were looking for sexism and other hackneyed portrayals. (The New York Times)

Fear: Yes, a person can be scared to death. (Scientific American)

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