Denial of service
You would think that here in the tenth largest state in the wealthiest country ever that cutting back on children’s’ health care to save money would be off the table.

Think again. Then count to ten, because it isn’t.

In fact, it’s one of the ways to “balance” the budget that our legislators are considering.

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By Kirk Ross

Thanks to the efforts of the redoubtable Herb Bresky, I have in my hand an edition of Nyle Frank’s Carrboro Centipede (“Of the Pedes, By the Pedes and for the Pedes) dated Jan 20, 1971.

Under the headline “Carrboro Chosen as Capitol of the Invisible Kingdom,” King Nyle I outlines an ambitious agenda for the town, saying it will one day house numerous parks, luxurious shops, ecological improvements, mammoth sports arenas, libraries, excellent railroad service, Eiful [sic] Tower, Seine River, day-care centers and theatre groups.

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Thursday May 31

The Cave: Early: Rose Verhoeven. Late: Fey, Erie Choir, Grammar Debate. $5
Local 506: Chest Pains, Blag’ard, Fighting Poseiden. 10pm
Weaver Street Market: The Tim Smith Band. 6pm

Friday June 1

Cat’s Cradle: Sage Francis, Buck 65, Alias. 9:30pm. $18
The Cave: Early: Nikki Meets The Hibachi. Late: Rift. $5
Local 506: Wannabeezer, Manic Tantrics. 10pm. $6
Open Eye Café: Heather Purdin. 8pm

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Art & Museums
CAROLINA FACES: The Photography of Don Sturkey. Through May 31. UNC Campus: Wilson Library.

HOW HIGH THE MOON - by Maggi Grace. Through May 31. Weaver Street Realty, 929-5658.

PAINTINGS by Amy White -Through May 31. Nested, 338-8023, www.nestedhome.com.

LANDSCAPES NEAR & FAR - works by Julie Eastman. Through May 31. East End Gallery, The ArtsCenter. 929-2787

PAINTINGS by David Sovero – Through May 31. NC Crafts Gallery, 942-4048, www.nccraftsgallery.com.

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Seniors/Wellness Program
ORANGE COUNTY SENIORSTRIDERS, a University Mall-walking program designed for all levels of walkers. 8:00am exercise warm-up, breakfast at Bear Rock, and health talk by local health experts on a variety of topics. Orange County residents age 55 and older. Free. 3rd Wed of every month. 968-2073.

Groups
MEDITATION Practices of Tibetan Buddhism: Shinay, Tonglen & Deity Practice. Everyone is welcome. Piedmont KTC Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center. www.piedmontktc.org. 933-2138.

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