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• ADVICE GODDESS: Is he a pedophile or just talking in private?

  Created: Tuesday, 08 May 2007 15:03

  The Advice Goddess Amy Alkon Because I value trusting oneís instincts, Iím prompted to write about your advice to ìUneasy,î the woman whose boyfriend would go into another room to talk on the phone to his ...

• To enrich existence, strive to achieve your true nature

  Created: Tuesday, 08 May 2007 14:55

    Janese Johnson Most of us have heard the saying, ìDonít judge a book by its cover,î yet unfortunately we still tend to do that anyway. If we really look at people more deeply than how they look...

• Thinking well in faith matters means going beyond utilitarian thought

  Created: Tuesday, 08 May 2007 14:53

  Marc Mullinax ìDesign as a political movement [is a] substitute ... a relatively cheap way of appearing right-on, and of achieving the unquestioned goal of social responsibility.î ó James Woudhuysen ï MARS...

• Police Blotter: May 8, 2007

  Created: Tuesday, 08 May 2007 14:51

  Woman reports carjacking April 30 in West Asheville An Asheville woman reported to police that she was the victim of a carjacking in West Asheville on April 30. She said a man got into her car at Florida Avenue and Burton Street and forced her to...

• Questions for ex-ambassador abound about Iran-U.S. relations

  Created: Tuesday, 08 May 2007 14:43

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• Two analysts express deep concerns for U.S. economy

  Created: Tuesday, 01 May 2007 18:34

  By JOHN NORTHTwo economists differed ó but were both glum ó in their forecasts for the U.S. economy during the 23rd annual Crystal Ball Seminar last Thursday night at UNC Ashevilleís Reuter Center.Around 200 people, including a number of area busines...

• Mohammedís rule was humble, open, noted scholar says

  Created: Tuesday, 01 May 2007 18:32

  The Archangel Gabriel appears to Mohammed in this 1314 depiction of the origins of Islam. Though many Muslims believe it is a sacrilege to depict the prophet, this belief did not become predominant in Islam until the 16th century and many medieval example...

• With sacred poetry, Robert Blyís visit draws 300 to UNCA

  Created: Tuesday, 01 May 2007 18:29

  Robert BlyBy JIM GENAROThe spiritual journey from awakening to disillusionment and, ultimately, reunion with the divine, was the overarching theme of the poetry that Robert Bly shared with a packed audience last Wednesday night at UNC Ashevilleís Humanit...

• Police Blotter: May 2, 2007

  Created: Tuesday, 01 May 2007 18:25

  Despite scare, no weaponsfound in search of MHCMARS HILL ó Following an apparent misunderstanding about the presence of a weapon on campus, students were asked to stay in their rooms while a search was conducted of dormitories and buildings at Mars Hill ...

• Despite Intimidatorsí rally, Tourists hold on for 8-6 win

  Created: Tuesday, 01 May 2007 18:19

  KANNAPOLIS ó The Kannapolis Intimidators staged a six-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning, but the Asheville Tourists held on to win 8-6 in baseball in front of 2,046 fans at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium on Sunday night.Keith Weiser (4-0) got the wi...

• VMI puts away UNCA 5-3 for school-record 31st win

  Created: Tuesday, 01 May 2007 18:18

  LEXINGTON, Va. ó Virginia Military Institute defeated UNC Asheville 5-3 in baseball last Sunday for its 31st victory of the season, establishing a school record for single-season wins for the fourth time in five seasons. The Keydets are 31-14, 7-8.Edmund...

• County gives initial OK to new zoning regulations

  Created: Tuesday, 01 May 2007 18:17

  From Staff ReportsDespite vocal opposition from many residents, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners on April 24 voted 3-2 to pass a countywide zoning ordinance. Chairman Nathan Ramsey and Commissioner Bill Stanley voted against the measure.The vote...

• ëThe Hoaxí proves to be captivating, smart movie with a surprising twist

  Created: Tuesday, 01 May 2007 18:16

  Richard Gere, as Irving, is an opportunist, an adulterer and a scoundrel in ìThe Hoax.îBy ELIZABETH MEADSìNever let the truth get in the way of a good storyî could have been the motto of one of the best drunken liars of all time, Clifford Irving.In th...

• City Council delays voting on mountainside building

  Created: Tuesday, 01 May 2007 18:13

  Asheville City Council voted April 24 to delay action on possible new mountainside building restrictions until its May 8 meeting.Council members said they wanted more time to address concerns raised by many of the speakers during the public comment portio...

• Weaverville OKs ABC store, rejects sale of mixed drinks

  Created: Tuesday, 01 May 2007 18:12

  WEAVERVILLE ó A proposal to allow the sale of mixed drinks within Weavervilleís town limits was narrowly defeated by voters April 24, though a measure allowing an ABC store was passed.The liquor-by-the-drink proposal, which would have allowed mixed beve...

• Letters to the Editor: May 2, 2007

  Created: Tuesday, 01 May 2007 18:10

  Homeless doing their partto create affordable housingThe most empowering tactic the homeless have is the ability to use their presence in selected neighborhoods to make those neighborhoods more affordable to themselves and others (specifically, all tenant...

• Letís drop the ëterrorismí rhetoric

  Created: Tuesday, 01 May 2007 18:07

  Graffiti has taken on a new and infamous role in the political debate of Ashevilleís elected officials.No longer the petty misdemeanor most Americans have long thought it to be, graffiti has now been deemed ìterrorismî by at least one city official: Co...

• Beach Boys in Canton? The franchise gets around

  Created: Tuesday, 01 May 2007 18:05

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• Americaís steady rise in GDP doesnít mean weíre happier

  Created: Tuesday, 01 May 2007 18:03

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• Stephen Vincent BenÈt: A ëlostí author who deserves better

  Created: Tuesday, 01 May 2007 18:01

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