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)
This article appears in Jan 27 – Feb 3, 2009.
