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    2008 Carolina Panthers NFL Football Predictions
    2008-07-10 13:09:52
    Article Courtesy of Ted Sevransky, A Professional Football Handicapper Featured on Touthouse.com. If you are betting on football this season, be sure to check out Ted’s 2008 NFL Football Predictions! 2008 Carolina Panthers NFL Football Predictions The time is now for head coach John Fox and his Carolina Panthers.  Few coaches in the league enter the season [...]
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    motel for sale-north carolina
    2008-07-10 10:33:00
    motel for sale-north carolina Asking Price: $545,000No. rooms:30The motel is located in the center of the smokie mountains.This property includes a 1 bedroom apartment with private entrance.There are city water and sewer,motel laundry, guest laundry ,landscaped yard, inground pool (20 x 40),blacktop parking lot which is large enough for buses, boats, and trailers.Enjoyable attractions are hiking and biking trails, rafting, kayaking,horseback riding, trout fishing,scenic train ride and the beautiful Smokie Mountain Park.Contact:E-mail: support@motelsforsale.net
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    Duke Gets Top North Carolina Linebacker
    2008-07-03 22:22:12
    The Duke Blue Devils and new coach David Cutcliffe picked up another commitment for their 2009 recruiting class today, landing highly-regarded in-state prospect Kevin Rojas. Rojas, a 6-2, 220-pound outside linebacker with good strength and quickness, will be a senior this season at Wakefield High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. Rojas chose Duke [...]
    By: NCAA GridIron Gab
     

    South Carolina Legislature Overrides Vetoes of Carcass Credit, Gun Tax Holiday
    2008-06-29 23:00:00
    We're always on the lookout for strange tax policies, and South Carolina has recently supplied two. The South Carolina Legislature assembled on June 25 to reconsider several bills that had been vetoed by Gov. Mark Sanford. Here is the information from South Carolina's revenue website on two of the more interesting vetoes that were overridden by the Legislature: The $50 Venison Income Tax Credit: "Section 12‑6‑3750. (A) Beginning with the year 2008, there shall be allowed a nonrefundable credit against taxes imposed by this chapter for a meat packer, butcher, or processing plant licensed or permitted by this State or the United States Department of Agriculture that, during the tax year for which the credit is claimed, had a valid contract with any nonprofit organization to process deer for donation to any charitable organization engaged in distributing food to the needy. No portion of the donated deer shall be used by a commercial enterprise. The amount of
    By: Tax Policy Blog
     
    Wonderful Homes in Eastern North Carolina
    2008-06-22 18:47:00
    My family and I absolutely love the North Carolina Shore. We take many trips to the beach in North Carolina every summer and have seriously been thinking about purchasing a summer home on the beach... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
    By: Air Sick
     
    North Carolina Beach Property Online
    2008-06-22 18:30:00
    As a family we travel to North Carolina beaches as much as we can over the summer. The North Carolina coast is some of the most beautiful anywhere with wonderful beaches that aren't over developed... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
    By: Air Sick
     

    Back at the Beach in Corolla North Carolina
    2008-06-12 20:54:00
    We are back at the beach in Corolla North Carolina, the outer banks of NC for a long weekend. I had a client cancel this week and cut my week short so I took advantage of it and we came down to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
    By: Air Sick
     
    South Carolina Governor Vetoes Cigarette Tax Increase
    2008-06-02 23:00:00
    South Carolina will continue to have the lowest state cigarette tax in the U.S. (7 cents per pack) following Governor Mark Sanford's veto of a bill (H. 3567) that would raise it by 50 cents per pack. The House sustained the veto on May 27. The tax increase would have made South Carolina's cigarette tax higher than neighbors Georgia and North Carolina. We've written extensively on how the wide variety of state cigarette excise taxes provides opportunities for consumers to shop for bargains across borders—and for smugglers to make substantial profits.Sanford had been willing to sign a cigarette tax increase, but only as part of a fundamental tax reform that would create an optional flat income tax of 3.4 percent with no deductions, along with the existing 7 percent rate with deductions (one of the highest in the region). Because the legislature did not include the reform with the cigarette tax increase, Sanford refused to support it.The tax increase had been expected to cost taxpay
    By: Tax Policy Blog
     
    Tax Foundation Urges North Carolina Supreme Court to Hold that Lottery Is a Tax
    2008-05-20 23:00:00
    On Monday the Tax Foundation filed friend-of-the-court brief with the North Carolina Supreme Court in Heatherly v. State, urging the court to reverse a lower court ruling and hold that the North Carolina Education Lottery generates tax revenue, not "profits."35 percent of lottery revenues is dedicated to general state spending, equivalent to a 35-percent tax on the sale of each lottery ticket. If that revenue is found to be a tax under the meaning of North Carolina law, then the lottery's enactment in 2005 did not meet the basic state constitutional requirements for enacting tax law.According to the Tax Foundation brief, the lottery revenue meets all three tests for defining a tax. Current U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer laid out the criteria for defining a tax when he decided the San Juan Cellular case for the First Circuit Court of Appeals in 1992. Breyer argued that a judge should consider who imposes the assessment, who pays the assessment, and what the revenue
    By: Tax Policy Blog
     
    North Carolina Web Site Said to Be 'Gateway Drug' To Terror
    2008-05-18 06:32:00
    When former Guantanamo inmate Abdullah Saleh al-Ajmi blew up an Iraqi police station — and himself — in April, a U.S.-based Web site was quick to post a reaction."This is what you call a success story," Revolution.Muslimpad said of the homicide attack, which killed six. It described al-Ajmi as a hero, a "martyrdom bomber" who sacrificed "his life for the sake of Islam."The site is believed to be the brainchild of a 22-year-old American Samir Khan of Charlotte, N.C. More...
    By: THE NEW BABYLON TIMES
     
    Childress inducted into North Carolina Sports Hall
    2008-05-17 11:57:33
    WELCOME, N.C. -- Richard Childress Racing president and CEO Richard Childress was among the honorees at the 45th Induction Banquet for the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.Childress, an 11-time NASCAR championship-winning team owner, including six Cup Series titles with the legendary Dale Earnhardt (1986-87, '90-'91, '93-'94), is the ninth member of the motorsports fraternity to be honored by the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame that is now 260 members strong."It was a very humbling experience and an honor for me to be nominated and inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame," Childress said. "Only in America can a kid with a dream to drive a racecar be fortunate enough to be inducted into the hall of fame of his home state. I'd be remiss if I didn't give Dale Earnhardt a lot of credit for my induction. I also have to thank all of the longtime team members at RCR and the current team members who are keeping the RCR heritage strong. Racing is a team sport and I've been for
    By: Unrestricted: My NASCAR Rants & Raves
     
    Baylor, South Carolina, Liberty, Louisville, and Quinnipiac pick up wins
    2008-05-14 00:19:17
    FROM CBB NEWS SOURCES Baylor 7 Texas State 2 WACO, Texas - Baylor erased a two-run deficit with a... Visit The College Baseball Blog for the Full Story
    By: The College Baseball Blog
     
    Indiana and North Carolina Results
    2008-05-09 02:42:07
    Obama won North Carolina by 14% and Clinton won Indiana by 2%. Clinton squeaked out a victory in Indiana by only 22,439 votes out of more than 1.2 million total votes for the entire state. Below are the actual numbers for North Carolina and Indiana:INDIANA RESULTS - 99% Reporting Clinton638,19251% Obama 615,753 49% NORTH CAROLINA RESULTS - 99% Reporting Obama889,51356% Clinton657,61642%
    By: The Mersman Political Blog
     
    Prisão do casal Alexandre Nardoni e Ana Carolina Jatobá - caso Isabela
    2008-05-07 21:31:37
    A praça pública está em festa. A Justiça prendeu o casal Nardoni, o que promete, enfim, acalmar os ânimos das massas eufóricas - até uma nova tragédia envolvendo a classe média-alta ocorrer. Isabella não reflete o sentimento de um povo em seu acolhimento, mas sim, o sentimento de um povo privado de uma educação crítica [...]
    By: Log de MSN
     
    Indiana, North Carolina Primary Results
    2008-05-07 00:25:35
    With Hillary Clinton winning the last three big contests in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas (which actually gave Obama a delegate win), tonight's races in North Carolina and Indiana are crucial for both campaigns. For Clinton, tonight offers the largest remaining delegate prize and the best opportunity for her to make up ground on her rival, while a loss in either state pushes the nomination further out of reach. For Obama, they provide an opportunity to end this race, while a split decision moves him closer to the 2,025 delegates he needs to clinch the nomination.As always, we'll be updating this post as we go tonight, so be sure to refresh your browser. Our live commentary on the contests can be found below.Indiana (95% Reporting)Hillary Clinton 51%Barack Obama 49%North Carlina (99% Reporting)Barack Obama 56%Hillary Clinton 42% Indiana offers Democrats 72 delegates, while North Carolina brings 115 delegates. Notes[6:19PM CST] Check out our primer on tonight's races for our expectati
    By: Political Realm
     
    Obama Wins North Carolina by Wide Margins, Clinton Leads in Indiana
    2008-05-06 19:19:37
    Shortly after polls have closed in Indiana and North Carolina, it is clear that Barack Obama has won the North Carolina Democratic primary. Senator Clinton is leading the way in early returns in Indiana by as much as 14 percent. MSNBC is projecting that if Obama gets 57 percent of the vote in North Carolina it will completely negate Clinton’s gains from the Pennsylvania primary at the end of April. On Saturday, Obama was able to pull out a victory in Guam but both candidates came away with the same number of delegates. When looking at the counties that have reported their votes in Indiana, those areas heavily favor Hillary Clinton’s demographic. However, Clinton’s lead in the vote is large in the early stages and Obama would need to make up large numbers in his areas of the state. Obama is currently trouncing Clinton in North Carolina in early returns and it is a state where Obama can make more delegate gains on Clinton. North Carolina is also not a small s
    By: The Mersman Political Blog
     
    Obama wins North Carolina
    2008-05-06 18:32:00
    Winning the black vote 92 to 7 percent, the major news networks are declaring that Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., will win the North Carolina Primary, handily taking care of Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y. Meanwhile, they're still saying it's too early to call in Indiana.
    By: The Hudson Line Blog
     
    Prepping Indiana And North Carolina
    2008-05-06 18:11:44
    Even Guam, the far off island in the Pacific that is home to fewer than 200,000 people, is not immune to the intense political battle that is the 2008 Democratic Presidential Primary. Just seven votes separated Barack Obama from Hillary Clinton in this weekend's caucuses, splitting four delegates between the two camps--a microcosm of the race that has divided the Democratic Party.Today, all eyes turn to Indiana and North Carolina--two states that hold the largest delegate prize remaining on the calendar. While the media, the party, and Clinton and Obama partisans are hoping tonight's results will provide a knockout blow or a game-changing turnaround, the two states are likely to provide an all too familiar outcome: another split decision. Tonight probably won't bring this race to an end, but the stakes remain high nonetheless for both Clinton and Obama.Clinton comes into tonight having won the last three big primaries in Ohio, Texas (which actually gave Obama more delegates), and Penns
    By: Political Realm
     
    It's primary day in Indiana and North Carolina
    2008-05-06 08:00:00
    The races are both close. Chances are likely we won't have any clearer a picture after tonight. Still, voters in North Carolina and Indiana head to the polls today to select their choice for the Democratic nomination for the presidency. We will certainly have much more as the day progresses, as warranted.
    By: The Hudson Line Blog
     
    Kanye West’s Nike Air Yeezy - White/Silver/Carolina
    2008-05-06 02:17:52
    Kanye West knows how to get the hype train rolling.  With already two colorways seen of his upcoming Nike Air Yeezy, a third colorway has been seen in White/Silver/Carolina, but we can’t say for sure due to the grainy looking pic.  Stay posted for release information and more decent pictures! Image\Info: NiceKicks via Cliff Skighwalker Tags: Kanye, [...]
    By: Individual Sole
     
    Handicapping Indiana and North Carolina
    2008-05-05 19:59:00
    May 6 is Super Tuesday III. For voters in Indiana and North Carolina, they will have a chance to either definitively end this race, grant Hillary Clinton one more stay of political execution, or cause voters everywhere to rethink Obama's strength.Indiana is a lot like Ohio and Pennsylvania, both of which Clinton won. They are largely rural White states with large blue-collar populations and a handful of major industrial centers. And North Carolina is a lot more like Virginia than South Carolina, both of which Obama won. Like Virginia, North Carolina is a young, ethnically diverse state with a lot of well-educated professionals and university students.In short, Obama has far more to lose than Clinton does simply because Clinton is already running as if she has nothing left to lose. Her stock is rising and she is much better at managing expectations. Obama is still reeling from his own controversies and missteps and is having to fend off renewed doubts about his electibility. So i
    By: The 7-10
     
    Union City school district has accountant on payroll who lives in South Carolina!
    2008-05-02 12:47:00
    Just when you've thought you've seen it all, yet again, something new from Hudson County creeps up and knocks your socks off.Today's Star-Ledger has an intense editorial blasting the plagued Union City school district for having on its payroll and accountant who currently lives in South Carolina!That's right. The State of South Carolina. No, there's no municipality in Jersey named South Carolina. It's that state in the union just below, you know, North Carolina.Of course, it ought not come as much of a surprise that the accountant in question has connections to Union City Mayor Brian Stack, who appoints the school board there.This is the latest in a series of strange developments to come out of the Union City school district. Last month, it was revealed school bus drivers are given six hours of overtime each week -- to charge up cell phones.Oh Hudson County.
    By: The Hudson Line Blog
     
    The beauty of North Carolina BBQ
    2008-05-01 21:01:41
    When the weather hits 70, as it did on the island today, I had one thing on my mind, BBQ. Driving around 5 or 5:30 through town, you could smell the grills being lit. Though I enjoy the gas or charcoal debate as much as anyone else, this is not about the ridiculousness [...]
    By: Outer Banks Vacationer
     
    Bethune-Cookman, Southern Illinois, Coastal Carolina, and Vermont pick up wins
    2008-04-30 23:19:53
    FROM CBB NEWS SOURCES Bethune-Cookman 10 South Florida 3 TAMPA, Fla. - The University of South... Visit The College Baseball Blog for the Full Story
    By: The College Baseball Blog
     
    North Carolina GOP wants apology from McCain
    2008-04-29 10:57:23
    Once in a while a really good rant just falls into your lap and when I got up this morning and checked my email, there was one waiting for me to blast off on, here it is… from: Richard Viguerie 7:54 am (2 hours ago) to: texasfred@texasfred.com date: Apr 29, 2008 7:54 AM subject: Petition: Sen. McCain, Apologize to N.C. [...]
    By: TexasFred's
     
    Obama Looks Ahead to North Carolina, Indiana
    2008-04-24 15:25:02
    Barack Obama’s camp is wasting no time looking ahead to the North Carolina and Indiana primaries. The campaign has been targeting ads to North Carolina and Indiana Web users for at least a few days now, in the hopes of getting them to register to vote. They’re showing up on local TV station and newspaper [...]
    By: Strategist.org.uk - Business and Technology News
     
    Louisville, South Florida, Coastal Carolina, and Nova pick up Wins
    2008-04-23 00:11:40
    FROM CBB NEWS SOURCES Louisville 6 Kentucky 5 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Third baseman Chris Dominguez... Visit The College Baseball Blog for the Full Story
    By: The College Baseball Blog
     
    Relaxing Vacation Away From the Crowds in North Carolina - TransWorldNews (press release)
    2008-04-12 08:00:35
    Relaxing Vacation Away From the Crowds in North CarolinaTransWorldNews (press release), GA - 12 minutes agoRentalo.com, a premier lodging marketplace lists numerous Burnsville vacation rentals at affordable prices. Those who appreciate a little luxury and love … Original post by nathaniel
    By: UniQuest
     
    North Carolina Final 4 Run Over
    2008-04-07 10:32:48
    North Carolina never really had a chance in their semifinal game with Kansas. Their undoing was what everyone said was their weak spot was all year - defense. The Jayhawks came out out at a torrid pace on offense setting screen after screen on the Tar Heels for easy shots. Meanwhile, Carolina just could not get their shots to fall. The Tar Heels did make a run in the second half to get it down to 4 points, but the loose balls starting going Kansas' way and the lead was back up to up 10 before you could blink. It is weird how those things work...loose balls, shots that rim out, rebounds off fingertips. When things are going your way you get those. After the run to get back into the game, it seemed like Carolina was getting the same shots as Kansas except the Jayhawks' shots were falling and the Heels' were rimming out. Loose balls would be within reach, only to roll to a Kansas player. Tyler Hansbrough was frustrated all night by double teams. Hansbrough had not seen that kind
    By: ACC SEC Blog
     
    North Carolina Kansas Prediction
    2008-04-03 19:06:43
    Final 4San Antonio, TX1. North Carolina vs 1.Kansas 8:47 PM ET This match up has been in the making since the 2003 Championship Game when after losing to Syracuse,then Kansas coach Roy Williams uttered the now famous words - "I could give two s&*ts about North Carolinaright now" when asked about taking the vacant Tar Heel position. A few weeks later, Williams made the move tohis alma mater. Just in case you forgot.Here is why North Carolina will win:1. They have the best player on the floor - Tyler Hansbrough2. They have a better PG - Ty Lawson - who can break presses on his own3. They have the better coach - Roy Williams4. Kansas' play will reflect their coach Bill Self = tight. He has much more to lose than Roy.5. UNC played the best of all 4 teams left throughout the Tournament. They played extremely well after thefirst weekend, came back after a 4 day layoff and picked up right where they left off. Memphis onlyplayed well last weekend.6. They can win playing their s
    By: ACC SEC Blog
     
    South Carolina State Senator Seeks Tax on Pornography to Fight Sex Offenders
    2008-04-02 23:00:00
    Just when you thought policymakers (and some in the voting public) could not get any dumber when it comes to tax policy, you see this article and the quotes from citizens discussing a proposed tax on pornography in South Carolina. Here's what the bill's sponsor, Republican State Senator Mike Fair, had to say in support of his measure: "Just as we're trying to do with cigarettes, we have tried to do and continue to try to do with alcohol, is lets the users of those products pay for some of the consequences that come from that."The problem is that Fair's quote is totally wrong in several ways. First, with regard to cigarettes, the tax in almost every jurisdiction (when the federal tax is included) exceeds the negative external costs that the smokers are actually putting on the rest of society. Second, Fair asserts, with no proof, that pornography imposes a negative externality on society in the form of  increased child molestation.&n
    By: Tax Policy Blog
     
    South Carolina House Passes Special Tax Provisions to Promote Marriage
    2008-04-02 23:00:00
    Yes, another blog post today about a stupid tax proposal in the Palmetto State. This time the state is seeking to give extra tax incentives to those who are married. This goes beyond eliminating any marriage penalty, as the Augusta Chronicle explains:Married couples in South Carolina would save an average of $27 a year on their state income taxes under a bill given key approval Wednesday. House Republicans pushed the tax break as a way to show support for marriage, but Democrats said it is not enough to buy a tank of gas."We think marriage is a bedrock institution in our society. Any time we can affirm our support, we'll do that," said House Majority Leader Jim Merrill, R-Daniel Island. "We want to help married couples in any way possible."The measure would eliminate the bottom tax rate for married couples filing jointly by 2010 through three years of cuts. The actual tax break would vary depending on a couple's earnings.Democrats called it foolish to approve a
    By: Tax Policy Blog
     
    The Phinsider Community Mpck Draft: Pick #13 - Carolina Panthers
    2008-04-01 11:43:15
    With the 12th pick in The Phinsider Community Mock Draft, the Denver Broncos select Jeff Otah, OT, Pitt. Otah picked up 30% of the vote, followed closely by Chris Williams, who got 22% of the vote.  Kenny Phillips finished in third with 13%. So here are the last 5 picks in the mock draft: Baltimore Ravens - Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU (41%) Cincinnati Bengals - Sedrick Ellis, DT, LSU (80%) New Orleans Saints - Keith Rivers, LB, USC (41%) Buffalo Bills - Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma (25%) Denver Broncos - Jeff Otah, OT, Pitt (30%) You can see the entire mock draft by clicking here. Up next, with the 13th pick, are the Carolina Panthers.  Check out Cat Scratch Reader for the best Panthers' analysis and insight.  Below are the draft needs for the Panthers, courtesy of NFL Draft Countdown: 1. Offensive Tackle: Both Jordan Gross and Travelle Wharton were free agents who were retained but Wharton is going to be moving inside to guard which means they still need to find a stud lef
    By: The Phinsider
     
    North Carolina Marches On
    2008-03-31 20:36:03
    North Carolina moves on to the Final 4 in San Antonio with a 83-73 victory over Louisville on Saturday. Lets take a look at what stood out from the stat sheet and if my keys to victory were true.For North Carolina to win:They have to get Tyler Hansbrough going earlier than they did against Washington StateResult: Hansbrough had a monster game with 28 points and 13 rebounds giving steady production throughout.Need good bench production from guys like Danny GreeneResult: Greene had 11 points off the bench. Alex Stephenson had 4 points. Quentin Thomas had 2 assists. Carolina had 5 scorers in double figuresForce turnovers into transition pointsResult: The Tar Heels forced 19 Louisville turnovers.For Louisville to win:Make someone else besides Hansbrough beat youResult: Hansbrough had 28 points and 13 rebounds. Next closest scorer was Wayne Ellington with 13Keep UNC off your boards defensivelyResult: UNC had 13 offensive boardsSlow it down and make the Heels play 25 seconds on defense
    By: ACC SEC Blog
     
    Inexpensive Vacation Deals in Popular North Carolina Destinations - TransWorldNews (press release)
    2008-03-30 19:18:36
    Inexpensive Vacation Deals in Popular North Carolina DestinationsTransWorldNews (press release), GA - 31 minutes agoThose looking for a cheaper version of a luxurious hotel room, should consider staying at a North Carolina vacation rentals. Privately owned homes offer … Original post by nathaniel
    By: UniQuest
     
    North Carolina-Louisville Prediction
    2008-03-29 13:40:25
    si.com East Region Final Charlotte, NC 1. North Carolina vs 3. LouisvilleMy Louisville scouting reportMy North Carolina scouting report For North Carolina to win: They have to get Tyler Hansbrough going earlier than they did against Washington StateNeed good bench production from guys like Danny Greene Force turnovers into transition pointsFor Louisville to win: Make someone else besides Hansbrough beat you Keep UNC off your boards defensively Slow it down and make the Heels play 25 seconds on defense in the half court where they can have lapses.North Carolina Louisville line:North Carolina is the favorite in this game and should be. The line opened with UNC as around a 5 point favorite, but has been moving towards -6 indicating a lot of money being place on the Heels. The line has Carolina at about 2.5 to 1 to win which is a very large line considering Davidson was just over 2 to 1 dog against Wisconsin. The line has to look very favorable for Louisville backers. Prediction:This
    By: ACC SEC Blog
     
    Inexpensive Vacation Deals in Popular North Carolina - TransWorldNews (press release)
    2008-03-29 08:08:35
    Inexpensive Vacation Deals in Popular North CarolinaTransWorldNews (press release), GA - 6 minutes agoThose looking for a cheaper version of a luxurious hotel room, should consider staying at a North Carolina vacation rentals. Privately owned homes offer … Original post by nathaniel
    By: UniQuest
     
    South Carolina, Winthrop, Illinois, Bama, and Wilmington pick up wins
    2008-03-26 23:58:18
    FROM CBB NEWS SOURCES South Carolina 5 College of Charleston 3 Columbia, S.C. - Freshman... Visit The College Baseball Blog for the Full Story
    By: The College Baseball Blog
     
    North Carolina Washington State Preview and Pick
    2008-03-26 17:52:13
    ap/yahooEast Region Charlotte, NC 1. North Carolina vs 4. Washington State 7:10 PM Washington State Scouting Report: Remember the days with no shot clock? The Cougars would love to go back to those days. Washington State is as happy as pig in s&*t just walking the ball up, setting some screens and getting a good look for Derrick Low or Kyle Weaver. This team finished 3rd in the Pac 10 and only allowed 75+ points 3 times this year. North Carolina Scouting Report: Roy Williams wants his crew to run. And when they have the game at a break neck pace he wants them to run even more. Tyler Hansbrough is the engine that makes Carolina go. The junior is all over the court grabbing boards, loose balls, and fouls on the defense. PG Ty Lawson looks to be at full strength as well, which will aide UNC's up tempo style. If the Heels have a weakness it is that they can have lapses on defense. For Washington State to win: They absolutely must slow the pace to a crawl. If they can shoot a h
    By: ACC SEC Blog
     
    North Carolina vs. Washington State Betting Picks & Odds: Ted Sevransky
    2008-03-26 13:04:10
    Free Pick: Washington State +8.5 Thu Mar 27 ‘08 7:25p - Click Here for Current NCAA Basketball Odds In each of the last two years, Washington State has absolutely dominated their non-conference opposition. The Cougars reeled off 14 consecutive victories to start off this season, 9-4 ATS during that run. That included SU and ATS road victories [...]
    By: Touthouse Free Sports Picks
     
    Air Products demonstrates mobile hydrogen fueling station in South Carolina
    2008-03-25 15:13:39
    A 2005 press image from Air Products."Mobile hydrogen fueling technology." Sound like something you want? Air Products thinks so, and kicked off the company's latest demonstration of its mobile refueling system, this time in Aiken County, South Carolina. Air Products' announcement explains that there is one mobile fueler supplying 5,000 psi (350 bar) hydrogen for one hydrogen ICE truck. Everyone who is opposed to the wastefulness of hydrogen vehicles probably won't be too keen on that. Aiken County officials, like Fred Humes, director of the Aiken County Economic Development Partnership, are gushing about the technology, though. Humes said in a statement that, "By working with Air Products, we have access to the latest in vehicle fueling equipment and a reliable supply of hydrogen. The project team will provide tangible and visible proof that the use of hydrogen as a replacement for gasoline is feasible, safe and reliable." Air Products recently announced a plan to bring ten hydrogen b
    By: Auto News: Car Reviews, Car News, Car Shows
     
    Spring Vacations in the Beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina - TransWorldNews (press release)
    2008-03-24 19:29:26
    Spring Vacations in the Beautiful Outer Banks of North CarolinaTransWorldNews (press release), GA - 10 minutes agoThis global directory of vacation rental homes features special offers on Outer Banks vacation rentals, Duck vacation homes, Nags Head beach houses and much … Original post by nathaniel
    By: UniQuest
     
    North Carolina Lottery Case Will Go to State Supreme Court
    2008-03-19 00:00:00
    Regarding yesterday's divided court ruling upholding the North Carolina Education Lottery, news reports indicate that the plaintiffs plan to appeal to the state supreme court. Because there was a dissent on the three-judge panel in the Court of Appeals, the right of appeal is automatic.More on the Heatherly case here and here.
    By: Tax Policy Blog
     
    Darnell’s 3 HR’s leads South Carolina over CoC
    2008-03-18 22:47:55
    FROM CBB NEWS SOURCES Charleston, S.C. - James Darnell tied a South Carolina single-game record... Visit The College Baseball Blog for the Full Story
    By: The College Baseball Blog
     
    Clemson knocks off Coastal Carolina
    2008-03-18 22:05:32
    FROM CBB NEWS SOURCES Clemson, SC - Doug Hogan’s two homers and five RBIs led Clemson to a... Visit The College Baseball Blog for the Full Story
    By: The College Baseball Blog
     
    South Carolina heads to College of Charleston
    2008-03-18 00:03:33
    South Carolina will head to the College of Charleston for mid-week game against the Cougars. The... Visit The College Baseball Blog for the Full Story
    By: The College Baseball Blog
     
    North Carolina Court Says Lottery is Not a Tax; Strong Dissent
    2008-03-18 00:00:00
    The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled 2 to 1 today that the state lottery is constitutional, because it neither pledges the credit of the state nor imposes a tax. The Tax Foundation had submitted an amicus brief supporting the constitutional challenge to the law brought by the North Carolina Institute for Constitutional Law. Click here for our report on the court's oral argument, which occurred in May 2007. The majority opinion, written by Judge James Wynn, Jr. (D), held that the purchase of lottery tickets is more akin to paying a toll to enjoy a government-provided benefit rather than paying a tax. Further, purchasers of a winning ticket enjoy an exclusive right to the benefits that accrue, a benefit not shared generally by the citizens of North Carolina (like tax revenue would be). This discussion is both true and incomplete, in that it refers only to the 65 percent of lottery revenues that are used to pay prizes and administer the game. That portion of the purchase can
    By: Tax Policy Blog
     
    North Carolina Clemson Preview
    2008-03-15 22:11:44
    #1 North Carolina vs #3 Clemson 1:00 PM Raycom/ESPNPrevious Meetings: UNC (Away) 90-88 OTThe first time these two met the Tigers led nearly the entire game and thought they had it locked up with a 7 point lead and 2:30 to go, but Wayne Ellington hit a 3 as time expired to keep UNC undefeated at the time. Clemson did a very good job defending Tyler Hansbrough holding the junior to just 12 points.UNC (Home) 103-93 2OTClemson had never won in Chapel Hill and it looked like with 3 minutes to go and an 11 point lead the Tigers would end their 52 game losing streak at North Carolina. But North Carolina made a furious comeback and overcame Clemson in 2OT. Hansbrough finished the game with 39 points and 13 rebounds.Now onto the ACC Championship for the third meeting. The Tigers are making their first appearance on Sunday at the ACC Tournament since the early 60s. As aforementioned, Clemson has had a tough time against UNC in the state of North Carolina going 0-53 in Chapel and having just
    By: ACC SEC Blog
     
    Hotel motel for sale in Richland ,Carolina
    2008-03-10 06:34:00
    Hotel motel for sale in Richland ,Carolina,USAHotel motel for sale in Richland ,CarolinaPrice:$1,650,000Price/Room:$13,983.05Information:The Hotel motel for sale in Richland ,Carolina is located in an interstate and located in a well populated market, near I-26 AND Bush River Road .This Hotel motel for sale by owner has 118 room Inn that replaced some furnishings within the lase couple years.The owner have owned this hotel for sale for 7 years.-STEADY REVENUE STREAM $400'SContact:Bush River Rd and I-26Columbia, South Carolina 29210County: Richland
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    North Carolina vs. Duke Free Picks & Odds March 8th NCAA Picks
    2008-03-08 12:52:31
    North Carolina Tarheels vs. Duke Blue Devils Free NCAA Pick: North Carolina +1.5 (-110) Sat March 8 ‘08 9:00p Games do not get much bigger than this one on Tobacco Road, as the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Duke Blue Devils battle for the ACC regular season title. Perhaps more importantly, the winner of this contest may [...]
    By: Touthouse Free Sports Picks
     
    North Carolina Duke Preview
    2008-03-07 16:54:35
    North Carolina @ Duke SatThis is the best rivalry in all of college basketball. Two schools that rank in the top 5 for tradition all time separated by just 8 miles yet worlds apart. The first time these two met this season North Carolina was without their PG Ty Lawson. The sophomore returned last week and has been able to improve each game since comning back. Last time out Duke was on fire from 3 point range with the unlikely hero Greg Paulus leading the way. Lets get to the keys to the game:1. Can North Carolina break Duke's pressure?In Duke's two losses they have not been able to apply the pressure they want in the backcout. The speed of Ty Lawson wil make it difficult for Duke to set up their pressure. If the Tar Heels can break the pressure, they hold the advantage in 1 on 1 and 3 on 3 situations because of their talent advantage from player to player. The Blue Devils especially like to pour it on early and make their opponents play from behind so breaking pressure will be
    By: ACC SEC Blog
     
    Tennessee South Carolina Preview
    2008-03-07 10:18:16
    South Carolina @ Tennessee SunThe Volunteers have played some of their worst basketballt this season since beating Memphis a few weeks back,k but have lost just once due to their excellent coaching and ability to adjust. It will be senior day for Chris Lofton who has arguably been the face of Tennessee basketball - other than Bruce Pearl - during this resurgence. It will also be Dave Odom's last SEC regular season game as he is "retiring". Maybe Bruce Pearl will have some sympathy for Odom in his game. Probably not. Tennessee should win this one with relative ease.Prediction: TennesseeTennessee South Carolina line spreadThere won't be a line on this one, but if there was I would have to think Tennessee would have to be at least -1500. The point spread should be in the upper teens.Season: 66-20 (77%)SEC: 32-8 (80%)
    By: ACC SEC Blog
     
    Stream Bank Stabilization in North Carolina
    2008-03-05 11:38:30
    hello- we live on linville river in NC.a few years ago we had a flood here from hurricane frances and we had to move our cabin up 30 ft from the riverbank as the water had been 24ft out of its banks- i really need ideas on stream bank stabilization-that will not cost a fortune- any ideas will be gre
    By: CR4: The Engineer's Place for Discussion & New
     
    South Carolina Beachfront
    2008-03-03 13:04:00
    One of my favorite quiet and beautiful seaside destinations in the United States is the South Carolina shore. Charleston is full of beaches and of smaller island communities that are just lovely, such as Isle of Palms, Dewees Island, Daniel Island, Wadmalaw Island, and Kiawah Island. Now you can easily search for property in these exclusive areas.Mainsail Charleston specializes in Charleston South Carolina Real Estate and Isle of Palms Real Estate, among other beautiful shoreline communities. The Mainsail Real Estate Group has the most extensive, informative and dynamic web portal to search real estate in the Low Country of South Carolina and offers the great service you would expect. Their knowledgeable team of real estate executives and personal concierge will assist you in anything you may need throughout your real estate experience, including dinner reservation, utilities connections, and booking a tee time.Charleston is a beautiful, walkable city with plenty of history and cul
    By: Pilates & Reiki In Paradise Blog
     
    North Carolina Boston College Preview
    2008-03-01 10:22:10
    North Carolina @ Boston CollegeTy Lawson ankle watch continues as the sophomore point guard may be available for this game. The Tar Heels have played surprisingly well without Lawson especially as of late where they have won their last 3 ACC games by 14+. After starting off hot in conference play, the Eagles have lost 9 of their last 10 including a 22 point loss in Chapel Hill. North Carolina should roll over BC in this one.Prediction: North CarolinaNorth Carolina Boston College lineRoad favorites are always dicey, but North Carolina should be around a -800 favorite in this one.Season: 59-17 (78%)ACC: 30-10 (75%)
    By: ACC SEC Blog
     
    Gourmet coffee from Carolina
    2008-02-23 00:03:00
    If you are like me nothing tastes better in the morning that a perfectly brewed cup of coffee. Were not talking instant coffee here, what is needed is high-quality hand roasted coffee. There is such a huge difference form regular coffee and gourmet coffee. One sip of premium coffee and you will be hooked. Carolina Coffee Company in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina offers some of the best coffee you will find anywhere. Their coffee is packed still warm from the roaster, then rushed to your door so you can enjoy the taste of gourmet coffee. Carolina Coffee Company offers hand roasted coffee, teas and gift baskets from their web site and select locations.
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    North Carolina Plays Their Other Rival
    2008-02-19 21:30:49
    North Carolina @ NC StateThe biggest headline this week in North Carolina has been the comments made by Mike Kryzewski and Roy Williams regarding each other reporting of injuries. Poor old NC State's slump is back page material when K and Roy get it going, but maybe that is a good thing. Ty Lawson is not going to play again, but at this point the Heels have learned to play without him. These teams play very different styles and in losing 9 of the last 10, NC State has allowed themselves to play UNC's style of fast break basketball as opposed to the Wolfpack's half court game. I thought UNC was going to hit a low vs Virginia Tech last Saturday, but in fact they played their best ball in a month. Roy's comments about Coach K and not about NC State have me a little worried about his focus - and his focus is the team's focus. Plus this game is in Raleigh. Is this enough to pick NC State? I think this game goes right down to the wire, but North Carolina pulls it out in a thriller.Pr
    By: ACC SEC Blog
     
    Learner of the Week: Ana Carolina
    2008-02-16 20:28:34
    A estudante desta semana se chama Ana Carolina. Ela começou a estudar Inglês bastante jovem e hoje colhe os frutos do seu esforço. Veja a foto tirada na Disney: Confira o texto enviado por Ana: Eu comecei a estudar Inglês aos 11 incentivada, leia-se empurrada, por minha mãe. Naquela época eu detestei a idéia, hoje sou eternamente [...]
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    Does Virginia Catch North Carolina Napping?
    2008-02-16 14:24:13
    google.comNorth Carolina @ VirginiaSo the Tar Heels extended their now NCAA record winning steak over Clemson to 53 on Sunday, but it took 2 OT to do so. Meanwhile, the Hoos slept walk through another ACC loss at Wake Forest on Saturday. The Heels had to play til close to 9PM on Sunday in a game that took everything they had and now have to travel to Charlottesville less than 48 hrs to play again. Could North Carolina be a little tired? Remember Maryland when the Heels had to play 48 hrs after busing home through the middle of the night? Good thing Virginia isn't that good. Prediction: North Carolina Season: 40-11 (78%) ACC: 21-6 (78%)
    By: ACC SEC Blog
     
    John McCain, Economics & Miss Teen South Carolina
    2008-02-16 09:59:09
    http://garlinggauge.com/videos/mccainsucksateconomics.flv In case you missed the original context, here ya go: http://garlinggauge.com/videos/teensc.flv cough.  ©2008 Garling Gauge. All Rights Reserved..
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    North Carolina Battles Injuries, Flu, and Hokies
    2008-02-15 20:14:51
    google.comVirginia Tech @ North CarolinaNorth Carolina has officially hit the injury/flu bug as they are expected to be without three starters against an athletic Virginia Tech team. The Hokies are no stranger to competing with the Heels in Chapel Hill as they won there last year in OT. Expect Seth Greenberg to instruct his club to attack Carolina down low where they will be without Danny Greene and Deon Thompson. This game will be won by who can impose their style on the other. For all of their athleticism, the Hokies would rather grind it out in the half court while North Carolina wants to run. It will be interesting to see if Roy Williams holds back the rains with 3 top players out. I like North Carolina to squeak this one out in the end by 3-7 points.Prediction: North CarolinaClemson @ NC StateEvery time I think Clemson is going to assert themselves as a top 4 ACC team they stumble - losing a 15 point lead last Sunday was perfect example. Just like VT-UNC this will be a game of co
    By: ACC SEC Blog
     
    North Carolina vs. Clemson Picks & Odds: February 10th
    2008-02-10 10:31:04
    Click Here for Current College Basketball Odds - Click Here for Free College Basketball Picks I’m sure the Tar Heels can still taste the sourness of defeat that the Duke Blue Devils left in their mouths earlier this week. Because of that loss they will probably go crazy this weekend on the Clemson Tigers and take [...]
    By: Touthouse Free Sports Picks
     
    Carolina-Duke...Basketball Season is Here
    2008-02-05 22:20:22
    Duke @ North Carolina WednesdayIts Carolina - Duke (or Duke - Carolina); its Tobacco Road; its #2 vs #3; its also the return of Dick Vitale to college basketball. I really liked North Carolina in this game until Ty Lawson got hurt. The Tar Heel point guard was wearing a walking boot on Monday and said the injury was "bad" after the FSU game on Sunday. Carolina's offense is largely predicated on two things: Tyler Hansbrough scoring inside and the speed of their fast break and secondary break (led by Lawson). This loss is magnified because of the earlier loss of backup PG Bobby Frasor for the year. This means senior Quentin Thomas will be handling the PG duties with Marcus Ginyard spelling him. Thomas has not done much really in his first three years, but has played fairly well against Duke in his career.Everyone says the way to hurt Duke is inside, which would seem like a big advantage for the Heels with Hansbrough. I think North Carolina needs to match Duke's outside shooting ab
    By: ACC SEC Blog
     
    Duke - North Carolina Rivalry
    2008-02-04 20:30:23
    The college basketball season officially started back in November. It got a little more exciting when conference play started, but now we can really look ahead towards March Madness because North Carolina and Duke finally meet. It is not new for these teams to be ranked in the top 5 (Duke - 2, UNC - 3). The winner of this game will have first place in the ACC and will be one step closer to a number 1 seed. It is certainly the greatest rivalry in college basketball and some say it is the best rivalry in all of sports largely due to the fact the schools are less than 10 miles apart. Last season, North Carolina swept the Blue Devils though both teams regular season finale wasn't without conflict. With the game in hand, Duke's Gerald Henderson fouled North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough giving Hansbrough a blood nose; Henderson was subsequently suspended by the conference. Nearly a year later, Henderson is anticipating the rematch. One x-factor will be if North Carolina's Ty Lawson
    By: ACC SEC Blog
     
    Duke and North Carolina Tested?
    2008-01-31 06:46:58
    Boston College @ North CarolinaThe Tar Heels have a week off and my guess is that Roy Williams did a lot of defensive work in that week. The week off also allowed Tyler Hansbrough to take off all the band-aids on his face. You could Bc in the same class as anybody not named Duke or North Carolina (and maybe Clemson) in that you are not really sure what you are going to see - Maybe it is a 30 point win over Wake Forest, maybe it is a home loss to Virginia Tech. The Eagles will have to play their best game of the year to beat North Carolina and that still might not be enough. I like the Heels by 10-15 points.Prediction: North CarolinaNC State @ DukeDuke has quietly ascended to the #3 team in the country with their only loss coming on a Pitt 3 pointer at the end of the game. I think Duke won't finish quite that high, but they are certainly improved over last year. But lets get back to NC State who is so up and down you never what you are going to get. They lose at home to GeorgiaTech, bea
    By: ACC SEC Blog
     
    Georgia Travels to South Carolina
    2008-01-29 21:31:33
    Georgia @ South CarolinaGeorgia is just 1-4 on the road, but South Carolina is a pathetic 6-5 at home. The Gamecocks are not performing as of late going just 2-6 ATS in their last 8. When South Carolina is winning it is with their backcourt of Devan Downey and Zam Frederick. Dave Odom's club is shooting above 40% from 3 point land. Georgia is having a tough time scoring on the road averaging 10 points less per game. They are led by their backcourt as well of Sundiata Gaines and Billy Humphrey. Whomever can get more out of their frontcourt will win this close game.Prediction: South CarolinaVanderbilt @ Ole MissOle Miss' fairy tale season has taken a detour in recent weeks. The Rebels return to the friendly confines of Tad Smith Coliseum where they are undefeated this year. Andy Kennedy's team is shooting a red hot 51% at home and close to 90 points per game in Oxford. Chris Warren on the outside and Dwayne Curtis on the inside will give Vandy tough matchups. The Commodores are
    By: ACC SEC Blog
     
    Barack Obama’s Victory Speech in South Carolina
    2008-01-27 01:52:40
    South Carolina Democrats stood up and told America that they want change on Saturday. Barack Obama won a resoundingly large victory in South Carolina over Hillary Clinton and the message of hope is stronger than ever. “Yes we can!” echoed loudly across South Carolina as Barack Obama’s campaign gained some much needed momentum along with a mandate for an end to the Clinton machine tactics. The results from Saturday’s election show that there is certainly hope in this election. Obama’s message in this campaign, hope, got a loud victory in South Carolina that will carry him farther into Super Tuesday. The 9:00 P.M. victory speech from Columbia, South Carolina left me with two words, goose bumps. Many people have described his speeches as giving them goose bumps during this election and it happened again on Saturday night. The message of unity and the vivid words from his speech that describe what brings us together made his message even more palpable. Inspirational is an
    By: The Mersman Political Blog
     
    Dissecting South Carolina (D)
    2008-01-26 20:47:00
    The results are still coming in, but it looks like Barack Obama will win the South Carolina Democratic primary with more than half of the vote and with more votes than Hillary Clinton and John Edwards combined. Given the margin of his victory and his sufficiently strong performance among White voters (exit poll results here), it appears that the emerging storyline will be that the voters rejected the Clintonian brand of race-baiting politics and really want to move on. The other likely storyline will concern where John Edwards goes from here. Here are some of my thoughts, listed in no particular order:1. The only way John Edwards can win the nomination now is if Clinton or Obama self-destructs somewhere down the road and he becomes the alternative candidate. But barring a total meltdown or fatal gaffe on behalf of his rivals, the only path for John Edwards now leads to amassing delegates, not winning the nomination. He was already in trouble for not winning his must-win state of
    By: The 7-10
     
    South Carolina Democrats Send a Strong Message to Clintons
    2008-01-26 18:57:11
    Barack Obama won the South Carolina Democratic primary handily over Senator Clinton on Saturday. All of the major news outlets projected Obama the winner of the state only minutes after the polls closed in the state because the loss was so embarrassing for Clinton. A “substantial margin” according to MSNBC and the Associated Press called it a “routing”. Fox News was discussing whether or not Clinton would even be the second place finisher there. John Edwards and Clinton are now competing for the second spot in South Carolina. The Democratic voters in South Carolina sent a message to Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton and that was to STOP the kind of campaign you are running. The voters showed that they are tired of Bill Clinton’s lies and stretching of the truth to attack Obama. The voters in exit polls showed they were sick of the attacks in this campaign over the past week and those voters overwhelmingly supported Senator Obama. Obama received in the neighborhood of 80
    By: The Mersman Political Blog
     
    South Carolina Primary Coverage: Brave New Films Simulcast
    2008-01-26 17:11:00
    Brave New Films is hosting primary night coverage of the South Carolina Democratic primary results tonight. This event is also being sponsored by the Young Turks and is hosted by Robert Greenwald and Cenk Uygur. I will be participating in the discussion via call-in starting at 7:20. Other guests will include prominent bloggers from Firedoglake, Alternet, the Huffington Post, Crooks and Liars, and other major sites. You can watch the simulcast in the window below, but if it doesn't work, you can also watch it here. A live blog is also available for anyone to participate in. Copyright 2007-2008 by Anthony Palmer. All rights reserved.
    By: The 7-10
     
    What South Carolina Means: Barack Obama
    2008-01-25 19:35:00
    Note: This is the third and final installment of my three-part series assessing the three remaining Democratic presidential candidates as they pertain to the South Carolina Democratic primary tomorrow. This piece was originally written on January 22 and is currently posted at Pajamas Media. Due to contractual stipulations, this piece cannot be posted on The 7-10 in its entirety at present. However, it will be posted here on Sunday.In short, this piece assesses the three probable media storylines that will emerge from the primary results tomorrow. All of these storylines are predicated on an Obama victory. The differences in storylines all depend on how large his margin of victory is, how balanced his support is, and how the Clinton campaign and the media interpret his performance:Headline 1: Barack Obama wins South Carolina! Black vote critical to Obama’s success! This is the Barack Obama '08 becomes Jesse Jackson '88 scenario.Headline 2: Barack Obama wins South Carolina! Ma
    By: The 7-10
     
    What South Carolina Means: Hillary Clinton
    2008-01-25 06:09:00
    (Note: This is the second in a three-part series assessing South Carolina as it pertains to the three leading Democratic candidates. Yesterday's post addressed John Edwards. Tomorrow's post will address Barack Obama. Today's post looks at Hillary Clinton.)---Hillary Clinton enters the South Carolina Democratic primary in an unfamiliar position: that of the underdog. After leading most polls last year and enjoying the aura of inevitability for the better part of the year, Barack Obama’s victory in the Iowa caucuses and her come from behind victory in New Hampshire have significantly weakened her stranglehold on the party’s presidential nomination. But after notching her second straight primary victory in Nevada, Clinton seems to have regained her footing and is one win away from possibly irreparably deflating the candidacy of her main rival.However, a South Carolina victory appears more elusive than any other victory thus far. After leading South Carolina for much of the pas
    By: The 7-10
     
    What South Carolina Means: John Edwards
    2008-01-24 05:56:00
    (This is the first of a three-part series assessing the South Carolina Democratic primary. Today's installment is about John Edwards. I will write about Hillary Clinton on Friday and Barack Obama on Saturday.)-----Absent Hillary Clinton, John Edwards was supposed to be the frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination this year. A young and affable Southerner who was the Democratic Party’s vice presidential nominee just four years ago, John Edwards should have had the inside track to the nomination. He was a familiar face and emerged from the 2004 campaign less wounded than John Kerry. He had the unique ability to argue that he could win an election in a red state, owned the poverty issue, and had a sharp populist message that resonated with angry and anxious voters who were upset about the lack of affordable health care, the lack of consumer protections, and the perceived exploitation by “big oil companies, big drug companies, and big insurance companies.” And on
    By: The 7-10
     
    South Carolina Democratic Debate YouTube Videos(January 21, 2008)
    2008-01-23 02:33:32
    Monday night, Democrats debated in South Carolina at an event before the Black Caucus on Martin Luther King Day. Wolf Blitzer, Suzanne Malveaux, and Joe Johns questioned the candidates. The event aired on CNN. Heated exchanges took place between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. John Edwards also questioned Obama’s voting record while in the Illinois legislator after Senator Clinton called Obama out on those votes. For my full take and comments on the debate you can read my previous post here: Obama: "I Can't Tell Who I'm Running Against Sometimes." (Bill or Hillary)-The Mersman Political BlogThe YouTube debate videos are below if you want to watch the event in full. I suggest watching it because it was a very interesting debate. Part 1:Part 2:Part 3:Part 4:Part 5:Part 6:Part 7:Part 8:Part 9:Part 10:Part 11:Part 12:
    By: The Mersman Political Blog
     
    South Carolina Debate Analysis (D)
    2008-01-22 11:40:00
    Last night the top three Democrats squared off in what was the most cantankerous, liveliest, and probably nastiest debate that has taken place so far this campaign season. The rhetoric often became heated and the accusations were flying fast and furiously. Praising the legacy of Martin Luther King was often followed by accusations of distoring one's records, working with "slumlords," hypocrisy, and not taking stands on previous tough votes. In other words, it was good television for political junkies and pundits who had been waiting for the gloves to come off for ages.Here's how I think the candidates fared:Hillary ClintonClinton was highly aggressive at the debate, as she hit Obama hard over Iraq, healthcare, his voting record in the Illinois legislature, and even his dealings with the shady Tony Rezko. Some of these attacks did not go over well, as she actually received a few boos from the audience. Her main point was that one's record and what one says do matter, and she wanted
    By: The 7-10
     
    Carolina Eel/Snake Shoulder Bag by Jimmy Choo
    2008-01-21 06:16:50
    I like Carolina Eel/Snake Shoulder Bag by Jimmy Choo because this bag is Elegant and 'angelic', isn't it?A stunning bag made from genuine eel with water snake trim hangs from a golden chain link strap. Flap with pull-through closure. But just in One inside zip pocket. Detachable chain link shoulder strap, 7" drop and the dimensions are 12½"W X 9½"H X 3"D.
    By: Women's Interest
     
    McCain Wins South Carolina; Romney and Clinton Win Nevada
    2008-01-20 01:48:20
    Saturday was a busiest day so far in the presidential campaign with two states voting in the Republican race and one for the Democrats. Republicans in South Carolina held their primary today and next Saturday Democrats will get their chance to vote there. Both parties voted in the Nevada caucuses where Romney easily won and Clinton edged out Obama. Mitt Romney dominated the field in Nevada getting 51 percent of the vote and Ron Paul finished second with 14 percent. McCain was able to squeak out a victory in South Carolina, the state where his campaign was ended in 2000 by George W. Bush. McCain and Romney will now be in a close fight for Florida on January 29. Senator Clinton got her second straight victory over Obama by a 51 to 45 percent margin. John Edwards finished with a disappointing 4 percent. The Obama campaign is claiming a shared victory in Nevada due to the fact that Obama actually won more delegates than Clinton. Obama received 13 delegates and Clinton received
    By: The Mersman Political Blog
     
    Post-South Carolina State of Affairs (R)
    2008-01-19 23:25:00
    South Carolina and Nevada have spoken, and the results have finally produced several distinct tiers of Republican candidates: John McCain and Mitt Romney in the top tier, Mike Huckabee and Rudy Giuliani in the second tier, and Fred Thompson and Ron Paul in the third tier. Because of the sheer chaos that characterizes the Republican race, Republican voters and party operatives are anxiously waiting for signs that someone is breaking out of the pack, as they are not sure who they should rally around. Things might still be muddled right now, but the race is no longer as turbid as it once was.John McCain's South Carolina victory is particularly sweet for him, especially after the way he was vilified in the 2000 primary. Of course, nasty kneecap politics reemerged this time around too, but that McCain was able to survive should serve as a testament to his overall strength and appeal. This victory caps McCain's improbable political comeback and has established him as the Republican fron
    By: The 7-10
     
    South Carolina Presidental Primary
    2008-01-18 15:23:07
    With tomorrow being the South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary and next Saturday being the Democratic Primary, we got that queasy feeling in our stomaches because we noticed that the Tad/Joey I.D.P. ticket has gotten little to no attention here. So we took it upon ourselves to organize the “grass roots” and kick it around the “stump” [...]
    By: mydogshavefleas.com
     
    Ad Wars: Spotlight On Michigan, South Carolina
    2008-01-14 15:47:16
    Hillary ClintonThe latest ad from the Clinton campaign, "Listen," includes footage from her New Hampshire victory speech. Clinton suggests that she listened to the voters and "found my own voice." The ad also seeks to remind voters of the seriousness of the race--hinting again that Barack Obama isn't ready to be president. The ad is running in South Carolina and Nevada.John Edwards"Mill," the newest Edwards ad airing in South Carolina, returns to his familiar 2004 "son of a mill worker" theme.Rudy GiulianiThe new Giuliani ad, "First Day," suggests he will push for the "largest tax cut in American history" if elected.Mike HuckabeeAn anti-Huckabee group, Victim's Voice, is airing this ad, which previously ran in Iowa, in South Carolina this week. In the ad, Lois Davidson tells the story of her daughter, killed by an Arkansas parolee. The ad concludes by suggesting that if not for Mike Huckabee, Davidson's daughter would be alive today. I never saw the ad during its Iowa run and I'm curious how large the ad buy really is in South Carolina.John McCainThe latest McCain ad, "Michigan Endorsed," trumpets two Michigan newspaper endorsements.The campaign also has a new radio ad, in which McCain tells the story of fellow POW, Mike Christian.Barack ObamaThe Obama campaign has released a new ad, "Moment," in Nevada. In the ad, Obama speaks out against politics as usual and asks voters to move beyond the partisan battles of the past two decades.Mitt RomneyRomney's latest ad, "Pride Of America," is on the air in Michigan. In the ad, Romney talks of his family history in the state and focuses on the economic problems there.Fred ThompsonThompson has a new ad, "Always," airing in South Carolina. The ad suggests Thompson is the most consistent conservative in the field.
    By: Political Realm
     
     
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