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The Resurrection: Significant or not?
As I began this column, I was torn by the need to present the evidences for the resurrection of Jesus and the necessity of discussing its significance. That is when I decided to compromise and deal with both, as space allowed. First, and perhaps most significantly, is the fact that ...
For Calkins, It Was a Matter of Degree
On March 30, 1863, Mary Whiton Calkins was born in Hartford, Conn. She became the first woman president of the American Psychological Association, and outspoken advocate for women.
Cumberland Road Project Was First Federal Highway.
On March 29, 1806, President Thomas Jefferson authorized construction of the Cumberland Road, which became the first federally funded “highway” project.
Canines and Cottontails
If you and your pooch missed Canines and Cottontails at Dogs’ Best Friend last Saturday, you missed a truly memorable afternoon! Bruce and Becky Warner and their staff pulled out all the stops to help Moore Humane Society dogs and puppies find forever homes! Gloomy weather didn’t discourage the crowds… ...
Dogged Investigation Led to Typhoid Mary
On March 27, 1915, the New York Health Department placed Mary Mallon, an Irish immigrant cook, back into quarantine. This time Typhoid Mary stayed there for the rest of her life.
Bartok Found a Future in His Musical Past
On March 25, 1881, Béla Bartók was born in a small town in the Kingdom of Hungary. He became arguably one of the three great 20th century composers.
Frustration is the Mother of Invention
On March 23, 1924, Bette Nesmith Graham was born in Dallas, Texas. Frustrated by the difficulty in correcting typing mistakes, she invented Liquid Paper and built a company.
Caldecott Engaged Children’s Imaginations
On March 22, 1846, Randolph Caldecott was born in Chester, England. The Caldecott Medal is named for the illustrator.
DON’T MISS DAISY – “Driving Miss Daisy” Lights Up the Stage at Sandhills
If you only saw the movie “Driving Miss Daisy” – as good as it was – you might not know how funny the Pulitzer Prize play it’s based on actually is. Now’s your chance. As part of Palustris the resident professional company at Sandhills Community College has brought that play ...
Stars in Super Show at Sandhills
BY JOHN CHAPPELL — Staff Writer If you only saw the movie “Driving Miss Daisy” – as good as it was – you might not know how funny the Pulitzer Prize play it’s based on actually is. Now’s your chance. As part of Palustris the resident professional company at Sandhills ...
Fourier Transformed More Than Trigonometry
On March 21, 1768, Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier was born in Auxerre, France. The noted mathematician led a rich, varied life.
Houdon Captured the Beauty in the Bust
On March 20, 1741, was born in Versailles, France. His sculptures, particularly his busts, have become lasting images of the Enlightenment and of America’s Founding Fathers.
In 1919, We Defined Time Zones
On March 19, 1918, Congress passed the Standard Time Act, which established Standard Time, Daylight Savings Time, and authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to establish time zones.
Tales from the Telly: Palin, Portman, H.W., Cheney and "Midwife"
Seeking relief from bracketitis during the weekend I picked up some other stuff on the telly: Bad taste! An emaciated Sarah Palin, wearing a black jumpsuity thing appropriate for dancing disco with John Travolta, circa 1979, appeared at the Conservative Public Action Conference with a mean-spirited jab at New York ...
America's Largest Art Theft Still Unsolved
On March 18, 1990, two men dressed as Boston cops stole $500 million worth of art works from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Goddard's Rocket Was the First 'Small Step'
On March 16, 1926, Robert Goddard launched the first liquid-fueled rocket in Auburn, Mass., The flight, reaching a height of 41 feet, lasted only 2.5 seconds.
Congressional Dithering Blamed for Newburgh Conspiracy
On March 15, 1783, Gen. George Washington, in an impassioned speech, stopped officers of the Continental Army from rebelling over Congress’ unwillingness to pay soldiers salaries.
Watch my Wag Rocks!!
Thank you Watch my Wag for all you do to help the homeless animals of Moore County. By opening your doors to allow adoptions events, emergency boarding and training, you have given so many animals a second chance. Vrnda Bailey is one of the most patient and caring animal behavior ...
People speak out and just dont know
I am really surprised with so many people speaking out about fracking. The majority of folks that make all the negative noise have no idea or are not even educated on the process. They just see and hear all the bad news and think it is true! I am a ...
Einstein Was a Spark of Genius
On March 14, 1879, Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany. His general theory of relativity represents one of the pillars of modern physics.
