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• Free-market pundit predicts U.S. economic collapse in 2011 or ë12

  Created: Wednesday, 05 October 2011 15:33

  Peter Schiff By JOHN NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The United States will suffer an economic collapse this year, or in 2012 “at the latest,” Peter Schiff said during a luncheon speech on July 16 d...

• Art Bellís ëAliení statue finds home in city paranormal museum

  Created: Wednesday, 05 October 2011 15:30

  “Coast to Coast AM”overnight radio show founder Art Bell urgently wanted to get rid of his “Alien” statue, which has found a home at Joshua P. Warren’s Free Museum behind Pack’s Tavern in downto...

• Guest viewpoint: Capitalismís good, but not immoral variety and enablers

  Created: Wednesday, 05 October 2011 15:24

  Lee Ballard EDITOR’S NOTE: Lee Ballard lives in Mars Hall. • This is not a rant against capitalism.  Capitalism works.  This is a rant against IMMORAL capitalism — and politicians who ...

• Advice Goddess: When thrill of chase subsides

  Created: Wednesday, 05 October 2011 14:58

    The Advice Goddess Amy Alkon My wife of three years complains that I’m not romantic anymore. In the beginning, I did romantic stuff all the time. I still love her very much, but I gues...

• When 2 worlds collide

  Created: Wednesday, 14 September 2011 04:59

  As part of the GoTopless.org movement, a protest in which around 30 women bared their breasts in public in pushing for what they termed equality with men was held Aug. 21 in downtown Asheville. It drew around 2,000 gawkers, mainly men, many of who...

• Mitchell residents to be among 1st in EMP readiness at authorís urging

  Created: Wednesday, 14 September 2011 04:58

  Dr. Bill Forstchen By JOHN NORTH BAKERSVILLE — William R. Forstchen, author of the bestseller “One Second After,” which tells of the consequences around his hometown of Black Mountain of a...

• Filming of ëDirty Dancingí to be celebrated with 2nd gala

  Created: Wednesday, 14 September 2011 04:53

  The film “Dirty Dancing” starred Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. From Staff Reports LAKE LURE — For a second consecutive year, fans of the cult-classic “Dirty Dancing” will ...

• Does U.S. still have a Constitution? Barely, Napolitano says

  Created: Wednesday, 14 September 2011 04:46

  Andrew P. Napolitano By JOHN NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Judge Andrew P. Napolitano’s message about threats to the Constitution was among the most enthusiastically received of the keynote speakers at ...

• Planet's Opinion: Bernanke errs on goldís value

  Created: Wednesday, 14 September 2011 04:40

  When Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, asked him in July whether gold is money, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke proved how being a so-called leading scholar in his field is rendered absurd when one lacks common sense. Following is a transcript of the interchange: ...

• In the shadow of Cold Mountain, a real Inman

  Created: Wednesday, 14 September 2011 04:39

    D.G. Martin CHAPEL HILL — Driving south on Lake Logan Road, in the Pigeon River Valley and the shadow of Cold Mountain, headed towards Inman’s Chapel the other day, I could not help wondering wh...

• Topless protest leader urges removing the stigma

  Created: Wednesday, 14 September 2011 04:31

  Livienne Love Livienne Love, an Asheville resident, was the organizer of the recent topless rally and march in the downtown area. • The breasts have been bared, the pot has been stirred. The GoTopless demon...

• On the left: The Progressive-Libertarian: Bold ideas about veterans

  Created: Wednesday, 14 September 2011 04:28

    Cecil Bothwell Since the invasion of Afghanistan in 200l, politicians and speech-makers have continually urged us to honor the brave men and women who serve as America’s soldiers. Returning veterans, ...

• Letters to the Editor: September, 2011

  Created: Wednesday, 14 September 2011 04:21

  Legislators urged to end N.C.’s ‘spoils system’ The August Daily Planet included a letter, “Fisher blasted for ignoring Dems’ redistricting legacy.” The writer calls Rep. Susan Fisher “stupid” in ca...

• Advice Goddess: Hubby advised to haggle with wife over intimacy needs

  Created: Wednesday, 14 September 2011 04:12

  The Advice Goddess Amy Alkon Recently, you published a letter from a married man complaining about his wife’s letting their two young children sleep in their marital bed with them. They’d gone...

• Officials tout electric car plug-in plans

  Created: Wednesday, 10 August 2011 08:50

  James Brazell, the first owner of a Chevrolet Volt in Asheville, speaks as his car gets charged up at a July 28 news conference. Daily Planet Staff Photo From Staff Reports The electric-drive Chevrolet Volts ...

• A splash of colors

  Created: Wednesday, 10 August 2011 08:47

  A number of festival-goers took advantage of the opportunity to express their artistry on a wall on which they could add their unique touch during Asheville’s annual three-day Bele Chere music and arts gala, which ended July 31. An estimated...

• Victoriaís Secret lingerie scam termed strange

  Created: Wednesday, 10 August 2011 08:45

  The Victoria’s Secret store at the Asheville Mall features intimate apparel and beauty products for women. By JOHN NORTH Asheville native Shelley Wright feels she has been the victim of a Victoria&rsq...

• Herman Cain, Rand Paul address, fire up FreedomFest

  Created: Wednesday, 10 August 2011 08:17

  The first in a series of three stories By JOHN NORTH Herman Cain Sen. Rand Paul LAS VEGAS, Nev. — With seven sessions running simultaneously over three intense days, there was never a dull m...

• Firefighter dies while ensuring buildingís occupants escaped

  Created: Wednesday, 10 August 2011 08:13

  Capt. Jeff Bowen From Staff Reports A 13-year veteran of the Asheville Fire Department, Capt. Jeff Bowen, died July 28 fighting a four-alarm blaze at a medical office at 445 Biltmore Center in Asheville ...

• Amid heat wave, Bele Chere offers showcase for city

  Created: Wednesday, 10 August 2011 08:09

  The three-day annual Bele Chere festival concluded on a sizzling July 31 in downtown Asheville. Among those performing on the final day were the band Skinny Legs and All with the Basilica of St. Lawrence looming in the background ...