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Editorial: Ring in the New Year!
By The Whatleys It’s that time again: ring out the old and ring in the new. New Year 2017 is approaching, It’s a time for reviewing the year behind, and looking forward to the year ahead. […]
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Dr. Nicholas’ Corner: Irrational Tribalism
How our own collective irrational responses, dictated by tribal traits embedded in our human nature, aid and abet terrorists in their aims Editorial by Nicholas Pediaditakis, MD, DLFAPA The amazing fact is hiding in plain sight, […]
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Chuckle of the Issue: Family Traditions
One day, young Sarah was watching her mother make a beef roast. Her mother cut off the ends, wrapped it in string, seasoned it, and put it in the roasting pan. Sarah asked, “Why do […]
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Puzzles Page: December 23, 2016
Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue. 2016 December 23 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer to the Cryptogram posted on next week’s puzzle page.
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Shades of Grey: Office Gifts
Some situations are viewed in black and white; right and wrong. Yet, many people think situations also have a grey area where solutions are not so easily discerned. This is not just about the choices […]
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Puzzles Page: December 16, 2016
Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue. 2016 December 16 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer to the Cryptogram posted on next week’s puzzle page.
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The Strange-ness: NC Sea Creature Sightings 2011
The sea teems with life, as fisherman know! In 2011, some very large fish and mammals have been showing themselves off the coast. In the fall and winter of 2011, multiple big sea creatures were spotted […]
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Shades of Grey: Movie Time
Some situations are viewed in black and white; right and wrong. Yet, many people think situations also have a grey area where solutions are not so easily discerned. This is not just about the choices […]
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Puzzles Page: December 9, 2016
Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue. 2016 December 9 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer to the Cryptogram posted on next week’s puzzle page.
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Dr. Nicholas’ Corner: The Dark Side of Tribalism
Editorial by Nicholas Pediaditakis, MD, DLFAPA We humans are social beings. We cooperate, have altruism, empathy, eagerness to excel, and solicit the admiration and approval of our tribe/nation/group. We also share heroic narratives and faith along […]
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The Strange-ness: California UFO Sightings
By Kay Whatley, Editor State of California residents reported dozens of UFO sightings in November. According to the MUFON reporting system, 43 sightings were reported since early November. This is about the same as the […]
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Puzzles Page: December 2, 2016
Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue. 2016 December 2 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer to the Cryptogram posted on next week’s puzzle page.
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Chuckle of the Issue: Camouflage
Jack, an occasional hunter, visits the local outfitters and asks, “Do you sell camouflage jackets?” “Yes, we do,” replies the salesman, “Unfortunately, we can’t find them.”
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A Little Bit of History: Town Creek Indian Mound
North Carolina residents and visitors alike may explore a variety of historical locations throughout Eastern NC and across the state. One such historic site dedicated to North Carolina’s Native American heritage is Town Creek Indian Mound. Archaeologists have worked […]
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Jackie Dove-Miller, Spoken Word Artist Hones Her Craft While Inspiring Others
By Donna Campbell Smith Jackie Dove-Miller wrote her first story when she was in the third grade. She says they were given a picture of a girl with an ice-cream cone behind her back, and […]
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Puzzles Page: November 25, 2016
Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue. 2016 November 25 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer to the Cryptogram posted on next week’s puzzle page.
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Editorial: Peace and Thanks
By Kay Whatley This morning, as I pondered the upcoming holiday and the plight of displaced North Carolina residents, I opened Facebook to check for any new free Thanksgiving dinner announcements. Instead, I saw this Bible […]
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Shades of Grey: Thanksgiving
Some situations are viewed in black and white; right and wrong. Yet, many people think situations also have a grey area where solutions are not so easily discerned. This is not just about the choices people make, but […]
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US Teens and Adults Equal in Belief in Higher Power
Ed. Note: In November 2016, the Harris Poll released its findings on what US adults and teens believe. Below are their poll findings. American Teens No Longer More Likely than Adults to Believe In […]
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How to Teach Children Kindness Toward Animals
Tips from the Animal Legal Defense Fund By Natalia Lima, ALDF.org Many children have a natural love for animals but a little extra education and nurturing can go a long way. Parents can play a […]
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Shades of Grey: Black Friday Shopping
Some situations are viewed in black and white; right and wrong. Yet, many people think situations also have a grey area where solutions are not so easily discerned. This is not just about the choices people make, […]
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Puzzles Page: November 18, 2016
Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue. 2016 November 18 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer to the Cryptogram posted on next week’s puzzle page.
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Chuckle of the Issue: Thanksgiving
It’s the evening before Thanksgiving, and the butcher is just locking up when a man begins pounding on the shop door. “Please let me in,” the man yells desperately. “I forgot to buy a turkey, and my […]
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Dr. Nicholas’ Corner: Boredom
Boredom Is an Overlooked and Unstudied Phenomenon as A Source of Unhappiness and Trouble for Humans Editorial by Nicholas Pediaditakis, MD, DLFAPA One monotonous day is followed by another monotonous, identical day. The same things will happen, […]
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Chuckle of the Issue: Office Work
A young executive was leaving the office late one evening when he found the CEO standing in front of a shredder with a piece of paper in his hand. “Listen,” said the CEO, “this is a […]
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A Little Bit of History: Rocky Mount Station
Rocky Mount Station — actually named the Helen P. Gay Rocky Mount Historic Train Station — was originally built and opened in 1893. Over the years, the station has been part of the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, the […]
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Chuckle of the Issue: Pulled Over
“How long have you been driving without a tail light?” asked the policeman after pulling over a motorist. The driver jumped out and ran to the rear of his car. He put his face in his hands […]
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Shades of Grey: Team Sports
Some situations are viewed in black and white; right and wrong. Yet, many people think situations also have a grey area where solutions are not so easily discerned. This is not just about the choices people make, but […]