It's All Politics
4:34 pm
Tue February 7, 2012

Romney Campaign Preemptively Downplays MN, CO And MO Contests

Originally published on Tue February 7, 2012 4:36 pm

Mitt Romney's campaign had a message Tuesday for those who would try to stop his forward momentum to the Republican presidential nomination — he's got this.

Oh, and Tuesday's contests really don't add up to much of anything really.

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Studio B
4:32 pm
Tue February 7, 2012

Sugar and The Hi-Lows in Studio B

Friday, February 10th at 3PM: Sugar and The Hi-Lows

As they tell it, Sugar & The Hi Lows (Trent Dabbs and Amy Stroup) are "bringing back the era of feel good music, the days when one take was enough and an auto-tune was a thing you did to your ’55 Chevy.  It's a bit of a nostalgic love offering."  Just in time for their Valentine's Day album release, and shows in Knoxville, Asheville, Carrboro, & Charlotte this week.

Africa
4:27 pm
Tue February 7, 2012

In Morocco, The Arab Spring's Mixed Bounty

Originally published on Tue February 7, 2012 6:26 pm

Studio B
4:22 pm
Tue February 7, 2012

Onward, Soldiers in Studio B

Thursday, February 9th at 12PM: Onward, Soldiers

One of the most promising new releases we've heard so far this year is from Wilmington, NC band Onward, Soldiers.  It's a catchy blend of rock and Americana you can hear for yourself when they visit Studio B Thursday around Noon.

Shots - Health Blog
4:15 pm
Tue February 7, 2012

Controversy Over Stem-Cell Research Keeps Charities On Sidelines

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There's a funding tempest in a cell culture.

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation has been in the news because of its clash with Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

But another aspect of Komen's activities hasn't received much attention: Komen's position on research using human embryonic stem cells.

Despite raising millions of dollars for breast cancer research, Komen hasn't funded any of this work, prompting questions about whether that decision is rooted in politics.

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The Salt
3:58 pm
Tue February 7, 2012

To Hold The Salt, It's Time To Hold The Bread

It's no secret that some of the tastiest snacks around — potato chips, french fries, and processed deli meats — are terrific vehicles for salt. Without salt, they'd be bland, too starchy, or just plain dull.

But would you guess that the white bread on your turkey sandwich could be delivering as much or more than the turkey — up to 400 mg of sodium, or about one-third of the daily recommended limit for 6 of every 10 adults?

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Religion
3:42 pm
Tue February 7, 2012

WWJD On YouTube? It Depends Who You Ask

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Created by liberal Christians, the YouTube video "Tea Party Jesus" is a spoof on a conservative take on politics.
World Cafe
3:41 pm
Tue February 7, 2012

Jonathan Wilson On World Cafe

Credit Courtesy of the artist
Jonathan Wilson's first album is titled Gentle Spirit.

Jonathan Wilson is practically overflowing with music, if his debut album Gentle Spirit is any indication. The album runs 78 minutes, with several songs spanning more than six minutes. That's a lot of material for a debut, but Wilson is no newbie — he's worked with the likes of Elvis Costello, Robbie Robertson and Jackson Browne.

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U.S.
3:37 pm
Tue February 7, 2012

Rhode Island District Weighs Student's Prayer Lawsuit

There are not many 16-year-olds who take a police escort to school, but until recently, Jessica Ahlquist was one of them.

An atheist, Ahlquist sued the city of Cranston, R.I., over a banner hanging in the auditorium of her high school, Cranston High School West. Printed on the banner, a longtime feature at the school, is a prayer to "Our Heavenly Father."

In January, a federal judge ordered the banner removed. The school board is expected to decide Thursday whether to appeal.

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Education
3:22 pm
Tue February 7, 2012

Meaningless In Missouri? Not In Santorum's View

Credit Alan Greenblatt / NPR
A sign supporting former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum outside of the O'Fallon, Mo., city hall on Tuesday, as the state's Republican primary was under way.

For an election that shouldn't matter on paper, Missouri's primary on Tuesday may carry a lot of weight.

The state's Republican electorate tends to be both populist and conservative. That could give former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, who has campaigned in Missouri the most – and the most recently – among GOP presidential candidates the chance for a strong showing.

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