| What's up in The Albemarle 02/07
One-stop voting continues. Early, one-stop voting for the Tuesday, Feb. 19, special election in Elizabeth City between 3rd Ward candidates Michael Brooks and Daniel Evans continues through Saturday, Feb. 16. Third Ward voters may cast ballots at the Pasquotank County Board of Elections Office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours Feb. 16 will be 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Republican Club to meet. The Al-Pam Republican Club will meet today at 6:30 p.m. at Big Daddy's Restaurant, 103 Capital Trace, Elizabeth City. Guest speaker will be Mr. Chad Adams, director of the Center for Local Innovation, and vice president for development for the John Locke Foundation. For more information, call 793-9547 or e-mail al-pamrepublicanclub@hotmail.com. Early College High School sessions. The Currituck County Schools will hold information sessions for parents of eighth-graders on the school district's new Early College High School program at Moyock Middle School today at 6:30 p.m., and at Currituck County Middle School Tuesday, Feb.
Bike race brings millions to Missouri towns
COLUMBIA, MO. -- The revenue numbers are in from last year's Tour of Missouri Bicycle Race. In September, the six-stage race brought more than 21 million tourist dollars to the Show-Me State, according to a University of Missouri study. The tour began in Kansas City and ended six days and 600 miles later in St. Louis. Nine cities hosted start and finish lines. Spending by visitors for each city is averaged at $2.1 million. Surveys show that visitors came from 36 states and several other countries. A little more than 25 percent of the visitors from outside Missouri had never visited a local area before. “Especially to smaller communities, that's important. Because if they get those visitors in for the first time, they show them a good time, it's likely those people will come back," says Michael Kaylen, co-director of the University of Missouri Tourism Economics Research Initiative.
Literary arts: Solid foundation laid
For anyone desirous of a single volume for the study of Emancipation in Jamaican history, there is currently no better book. Thirteen 'heavyweight' intellectuals tackle the subject and yet there is no significant overlap. Indeed, every contribution enriches the reader. Emancipation is the watershed experience of Jamaica as a slave society for centuries. Political independence is secondary because freedom is first for fulfilment of meaningfulness in life. What 1962 meant in essence was that the achieving of meaningful living became ours to decide and shape and achieve. Rupert Lewis says this beautifully as he concludes his excellent exposition of Garvey's words immortalised lyrically by Marley: 'Emancipate yourself from mental slavery'. Lewis makes it clear that "issues of justice and economic opportunities for our people ...
10 things you must see at the auto show
With some 1,000 vehicles spread across two halls at the Chicago Auto Show, visitors who wander might have their legs and feet give out before they see some of the main attractions.
And though beauty is in the eye of the beholder, here are 10 things not to miss.
Just remember that automakers have been known to change their minds so some of these vehicles may make only a brief appearance at McCormick Place -- if at all.
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Oil crisis ahead? 'Peakniks' build for future
If the day comes that oil grows so scarce that Austinites can't afford fruit hauled in from California and brownouts roll across Texas, Lester Germanio will live high, wide and cool in his West Lake Hills villa. Germanio and other Austinites who have banded together to trade information and survival tips are preparing themselves for what they see as inevitable deprivations as oil production declines past its peak. Some call them "Peakniks." .
Pataskala distribution center latest to sprout
Raleigh Bicycles has set up a distribution center employing 45 in Pataskala, solidifying the area's growing reputation as a distribution hub. Raleigh and Diamondback bikes will be routed to dealers in much of the United States from a warehouse at ProLogis Park 70 Etna, a part of Southgate Corp.'s Etna Corporate Park. The warehouse will employ up to 70 in peak seasons, said Paul Mooney, director of account management in Ohio for Menlo Worldwide Logistics, which will operate the facility. Reed Pike, Raleigh's director of marketing, said the Pataskala warehouse will serve dealers in the Midwest, Southeast and Northeast. "We're very excited about the partnership with Menlo," Pike said. "They're up and running, and we're very pleased with the location." Raleigh and Diamondback offer a full line of bicycles.
The Watchdog: Arnold residence's junkyard riles neighbors
EDITOR'S NOTE: Ever want someone to growl on your behalf? From plowing to potholes, from sediment runoff to sewer blockages, the Watchdog wants to hear about your civic problem. He'll figure out which government agency is responsible, and follow up to see that it's handled satisfactorily." target="newplace"> .
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