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• Two economists forecast short, mild downturn

  Created: Tuesday, 06 May 2008 15:26

  Irresponsible media blamed for negative feedback loop By JOHN NORTH Economist James F. Smith of Parsec Financial took the news media to task for — in his view — fueling public fears that have resulted in the current economic downto...

• Michelle Obama says electing her husband will show world that fairness prevails in U.S.

  Created: Tuesday, 06 May 2008 15:22

  Michelle Obama (right) touts the virtues of supporting her husband, Barack Obama, for the Democratic presidential nomination, in front of Ramsey Library on the quad at UNC Asheville last Friday evening. About 3,500 people attended. Daily Planet Staff...

• Police Blotter: May 7, 2008

  Created: Tuesday, 06 May 2008 15:19

  Person of interest sought in Shiloh shooting case Asheville police detectives are searching for a South Asheville man wanted for questioning in the shooting last Friday of a teenage boy in the Shiloh community. Parish Dewright Suber, 19, wh...

• ëFlawlessí sure to whet appetites for smart, classy ë60s caper films

  Created: Tuesday, 06 May 2008 15:16

  By MARY HOULIHAN “Flawless,” directed with a fine eye by Michael Radford, is a diamond-heist thriller that will make you nostalgic for the smart, classy caper films of a certain era. Set in 1960s London, the details — the fashio...

• Trailing for seven innings, Asheville nips Savannah

  Created: Tuesday, 06 May 2008 15:11

  The Asheville Tourists edged the Savannah Sand Gnats 5-4 after trailing for seven innings at McCormick Field this past Monday night. With two outs in the ninth inning, Tourists’ right fielder Brian Rike smacked a solo home run, snapping a tw...

• Things that go chump in the night: Hubby advised to leave

  Created: Tuesday, 06 May 2008 15:10

  The Advice Goddess Amy Alkon My wife and I have been married 10 years and have two young children. Two years ago, we agreed to separate, and I left for Iraq. Two weeks later, she moved a boyfriend into our pla...

• UNCAís health, wellness center much needed

  Created: Tuesday, 06 May 2008 15:09

  UNC Asheville broke ground last Thursday on what is a much-needed facility for Asheville in particular and the state in general — the North Carolina Center for Health & Wellness. In an era where most Americans qualify as overweight or obe...

• Even without The Pips, Gladys Knight still inspires with vocals

  Created: Tuesday, 06 May 2008 15:07

  John North Editor & Publisher “All aboard, all aboard, all aboard On the midnight train to Georgia I got to go I got to go I got to go.” — “Midnight Train to Georgia” Glad...

• Letters: May 7, 2008

  Created: Tuesday, 06 May 2008 15:05

  Dick Morris Dick Morris ... a political pundit? Try ‘entertainer’ (and a funny one) Was Dick Morris sober when the Asheville Daily Planet quoted him saying, “The issues people are concerned ...

• Two economists tackle questions on dollar, China

  Created: Tuesday, 06 May 2008 15:00

  Following their presentations at the 24th Annual Economic Crystal Ball Forum last Thursday at UNC Asheville, the two economists who offered predictions on the U.S. economy fielded questions from the audience for 30 minutes. A woman asked about the ...

• A fight for the dignity, respect for all people: Human trafficking must stop

  Created: Tuesday, 06 May 2008 14:56

  Janese Johnson Human trafficking is an atrocious practice that has been on the rise globally. Since 2001, The State Department has created a staff of 31 people to monitor and combat the trafficking of persons...

• Hillary revs up Asheville; touts strong defense

  Created: Tuesday, 29 April 2008 18:23

  Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton appears enthusiastic as she campaigns with a message of “Solutions for a Strong Military” in a packed Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in downtown Asheville last Thursday night. In a surprise visit, ...

• Pundit slams Clinton, Obama as twin threats to U.S. stability

  Created: Tuesday, 29 April 2008 18:19

  Daily Planet Staff Report Pundit and self-styled bipartisan political consultant Dick Morris — during an April 22 talk in Asheville — picked Barack Obama to top Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination for the presidency before a...

• Police Blotter: April 30, 2008

  Created: Tuesday, 29 April 2008 18:15

  Suspect in three stabbings sought by Asheville police Asheville police are looking for a Candler man in connection with the stabbings of three men in downtown Asheville early last Sunday. James Ira Millin...

• Battlefield girth? Woman urged to deal with men as they are

  Created: Tuesday, 29 April 2008 18:11

  The Advice Goddess Amy Alkon In a recent column, you validated a woman’s desire to lose weight solely to meet her husband’s needs. Your encouraging her to take off pounds and get plastic surgery fo...

• ëSNLí duo make ëBaby Mamaí extremely funny, yet poignant

  Created: Tuesday, 29 April 2008 18:09

    By BILL ZWECKER Maybe it’s the approximately 15 years of doing improv sketches together, both in Chicago at Second City and the iO Theater and then more famously on “Saturday Night Live,&rdquo...

• Speaker sees China as the basketcase of the future

  Created: Tuesday, 29 April 2008 18:02

    David Morgan questions Dick Morris about what he termed “the new religion called ‘global warming.’” By JOHN NORTH Following his April 22 talk, political pundit Dick Morri...

• Why keep gas addicts guzzling, Sen. McCain?

  Created: Tuesday, 29 April 2008 18:00

  We are opposed to Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain’s proposal to suspend the gas tax — and to cut several other taxes — this summer because, like an alcoholic reeling out of control on booze, the United States needs to kick its addi...

• Walking on sunshine? It seems to help if you can afford it

  Created: Tuesday, 29 April 2008 17:57

  John North Editor & Publisher “I’m walking on sunshine , wooah I’m walking on sunshine, woooah I’m walking on sunshine, woooah and don’t it feel good!! Hey , alright now a...

• Letters: April 30, 2008

  Created: Tuesday, 29 April 2008 17:56

  Columnist termed misinformed about hydrogen fuel’s potential EDITOR’S NOTE: The following letter was written in response to a recent column by Mark West in the Daily Planet. • Maybe one should look into what they are talking abo...