NAACP Pardon Wilmington 10

NAACP: Pardon Wilmington 10

http://www.naacp.org/news/entry/pardon-the-wilmington-ten

The NAACP has launched a campaign to pardon the Wilmington Ten.  Forty years ago, ten young activists were falsely accused and framed for crimes they did not commit.  And though they all went on to become leaders in their community—their names were never cleared.  Add your name to this petition asking North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue to pardon the Wilmington Ten.

The Wilmington Ten included Rev. Benjamin Chavis—who later went on to become the leader of the NAACP and eight African-American male high school students, and an older white women activist. They each spent four to six years incarcerated for a crime they did not commit.

The state of North Carolina has let forty years pass without clearing the names of the Wilmington Ten—it is high time for justice to be served.  Sign your name to the NAACP petition asking for Governor Perdue to pardon the Wilmington Ten and clear their names once and for all.

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WUNC's Laura Leslie is standing in the cold

My Capitolbeat: Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors colleague "WUNC's Laura Leslie is standing in the cold waiting for Sen minority leader announcement." 


Will not the last time politicians attempted to leave the press out in the cold... Laura Leslie Mark Binker

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/12/wuncs-laura-leslie-is-standing-in-cold.html

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Flying in to Charlotte airport… Not quite like the Beatles’ song, but nevertheless…

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is owned and operated by the City of Charlotte and dates back to 1936. When it was first built, one of it claims to fame, according the airport’s web site history, in 1936, it that “it was a modern and spacious airport equipped with a radio beam.”
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20090419 Charlotte airport
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20080721 Nags Head Outer Banks North Carolina The Three Lifeguards

Nags Head, Outer Banks North Carolina: "The Three Lifeguards"

© Kevin Dayhoff http://www.kevindayhoff.net/

20080721 Nags Head Outer Banks North Carolina The Three Lifeguards

Grammy and Aunt Betty patrol for dolphins

Grammy and Aunt Betty patrol for dolphins

The Babylons at Nags Head, Outer Banks, North Carolina July 18-26, 2008

Grammy and Aunt Betty take a walk on the beach and keep an eye out for dolphins...

07/20/2008 © Kevin Dayhoff

20080720 Grammy and Aunt Betty patrol for dolphins

20071013 Nags Head Dune Fence

20071013 Nags Head Dune Fence

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Saturday, October 13, 2007

20070905 Song of the South: No grits, no glory

Song of the South: No grits, no glory

Note: This column first appeared in the Westminster Eagle on August 1^st, 2007. Since it ran I have had several requests for copies… This is a longer version of that column. It is cross posted on my Westminster Eagle blog. "The Winchester Report":

Winchester Report: Song of the South: No grits, no glory

(Also see: “20070802 Welcome to the Outer Banks Grits Grill”)

Please enjoy.

08/01/07 – September 5^th, 2007 By Kevin E. Dayhoff

Recently, my family ventured on our annual sojourn south. It's a combination family reunion and vacation, as folks rendezvous from literally all over the world to a house with its very own ZIP code in Nags Head, N.C.

Many are aware of North Carolina's Outer Banks as a family values-oriented destination of sun, beach and unhurried afternoons reading a book -- not to mention the leisurely romantic walks on the beach at sunset.

But of course, the real reason I like to go is to watch the Tour de France and the readily-available access to the most northern reaches of the "Georgia Ice Cream" belt ... which runs from Louisiana to North Carolina.

What's that, you ask? What is "Georgia Ice Cream?" Honey child, I am so glad you asked. It's perhaps the most misunderstood of Southern delicacies: grits.

Many folks from Carroll County are not familiar with grits -- and that's a crying shame. The South is known for its gentile politeness and friendliness, and there's little doubt that there's direct cause and affect between being accommodating and friendly and the consumption of grits.

Indeed, the state of South Carolina decreed grits its "state food" in 1973. The reverential state declaration proclaimed, in part, that, "grits could very well play a vital role in the future of not only this state, but also the world."

You may very well consider standing, placing your hand on your heart, and re-reading the previous sentence.

In the past, northerners have come up with many well-documented ways of annoying southerners. Lengthy historic and economic dissertations will give the uninformed a certain insight that disagreements over the manufacture and distribution of grits could be considered one of the causes of the “War of Northern Aggression.”

But one of the best sure-fire ways of having “Fort Sumter moment” is to suggest, gasp, that grits is somewhat akin to cream of wheat. Not.

In 1952, the Charleston News and Courier proclaimed that grits, "an inexpensive, simple and thoroughly digestible food, should be made popular throughout the world. Given enough of it, the inhabitants of planet Earth would have nothing to fight about. A man full of (grits) is a man of peace."

The singular noun, "grits" has its roots from the Old English word, "grytta" meaning a coarse meal of any kind.

Native Americans introduced ground maize -- grits -- to the early English settlers many hundreds of years ago when the colonists were illegal aliens and did not speak the language of the land.

Outside the South, folks attempt to make the word "grits" plural. Not so. Consider the word, spaghetti, which is considered to be plural in form but takes a singular verb. (One does not, for example, write "spaghetti are.") Anytime you hear "grits are good," that is a sure-fire sign you're dealing with a Yankee who is not properly schooled in the fine art of grits.

According to one of my holiest Outer Banks destinations, the Grits Grill: "There are two basic types: corn grits and hominy grits. Corn grits (is) made from dried, milled corn kernels. Hominy grits (is) made by soaking corn in lye water for several days and then dried."

Of course, it's worth mentioning that the Grits Grill also serves another Southern delicacy, Krispy Kreme Donuts.

Many folks consider grits to be solely a breakfast food. Wrong. Grits is good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. In the traditional South, grits automatically comes with breakfast. Once while traveling in the South, I specifically asked for an order of grits. The waitress glanced at me sideways and chewed her gum at a faster pace as she decreed, "Honey, grits just comes."

Many folks simply eat grits with a touch of salt and butter. Of course the real grits aficionado eats 'em smothered with bacon grease with their pinkie finger extended. I like grits mixed lightly ... with steak and eggs over-light. Please consult your cardiologist for additional consumption instructions.

As you can now easily understand, in a world pre-occupied with conflict and environmental perils, if more grits were served at mealtime, this food of love and peace could very well save the planet.

The Carroll County commissioners should consider passing an ordinance requiring, at a minimum, grits be served in all county restaurants for six months prior to all elections. They should certainly be served at all public hearings.

The Maryland General Assembly might consider going one-step further than South Carolina and passing legislation requiring grits to be a mandatory menu item in all state restaurants.

No grits, no glory.

Have you ever heard of folks arguing while sharing a meal of grits? I rest my case. At the Westminster Eagle, all we are saying is:

Give grits a chance.

Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster, and welcomes recipe ideas for grits.

E-mail him at kdayhoff AT carr DOT org or kevindayhoff AT gmail DOT com

http://www.kevindayhoff.net/

His columns appear in The Tentacle, http://www.thetentacle.com/; Westminster Eagle Opinion http://www.thewestminstereagle.com/ and Winchester Report.

20070810 what does YOUR fridge say about YOU?

what does YOUR fridge say about YOU?

Thank Goodness it’s Friday, August 10, 2007

I was amused when I noticed this video (see below) on YouTube.

My relationship with my refrigerator is special.

Posted above is a picture of my refrigerator when I was in Key West Florida this past February 2007.

Here is a picture of me worshiping the refrigerator a number of years ago in Nags Head, the Outer Banks in North Carolina.

So what is in your refrigerator?

Carrie Ann Knauer, the Rachael Ray of Carroll County says that she has blueberries in her refrigerator at the moment.

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20070802 Welcome to the Outer Banks Grits Grill

Welcome to the Outer Banks Grits Grill

August 2^nd, 2007

This is the “Grits Grill” I mentioned in my column published on August 1^st, 2007 in the Westminster Eagle, “Song of the South: No grits, no glory.”

Mrs. Owl and I thoroughly enjoyed our grits-experience. The service was friendly and we enjoyed talking with our server. On one visit we talked with owner who beamed with pride about his food, the service, his restaurant and his grits – which I might add, were great.

Below is from the Grits Grill web site. The next time you are on the Outer Banks in North Carolina, we recommend that you and your family stop by – and have some grits, or sample some of the other great food they serve.

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Grits Grill

5000 South Croatan Highway, Milepost 14 The Outer Banks Mall

Nags Head, NC | Phone:252-449-2888 | Fax: 252-480-6302

gritsgrill365 AT msn.com

Welcome to the Outer Banks Grits Grill, a great place to meet & eat! Grits Grill has been a locals favorite for breakfast and lunch for many years. Located in the Outer Banks Mall in Nags Head, Grits Grill serves Krispy Kreme Doughnuts starting at 6:30 am, as well as hotcakes, steak & eggs, omelettes, various fresh egg dishes, classic southern favorites, great soups, salads, sandwiches and of course grits!

What are grits? Grits are tiny broken grains of corn, first produced by Native Americans centuries ago. There are two basic types, corn grits and hominy grits. Corn grits are made from dried, milled corn kernels. Hominy grits are made by soaking corn in lye water for several days and then dried. Come to Grits Grill and try them, we make the best!

Here are some of our specialties: Krispy Kreme Donuts fresh daily at 6:30 am, Newspapers from around the region, specialty coffees, breakfast served anytime, big orders not a problem, to go orders anytime, juice, milk, bottled drinks & water for easy take out, donuts & sandwiches available for business meetings.

We also have a wonderful gift shop featuring many wonderful Outer Banks souvenirs, click the map/gallery button above to see a sampling.
Take some Krispy Kreme doughnuts to go! Bring the family enjoy a great breakfast, or for lunch have a great fresh ground chuck Cheeseburger, a Philly Cheesesteak, a homemade Crabcake sandwich, a classic Reuben or one of our many other specialties and take home some souvenirs when you're done. Grits Grill, "Simply Southern".

On Saturdays from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon bring the family and come see "Steve The Dream" he will entertain you no matter your age. From Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Check out our additional listing in: Breakfast

Location & Views: Located In The Outer Banks Mall

Operation & Hours: Open All Year, Open 7 Days, Service Hours: (6:00 am Until 3:00 pm Every Day)

Payment Options & Additional Services: American Express, Discover, Visa, Mastercard, Travelers Checks Accepted, Gift Certificates, Gift Shipping

Dress Code: Coastal Casual

Family Considerations: High Chairs, Booster Seats, Children's Menu

Considerations for the Handicapped: Handicapped Accessible Facility (Yes), Handicap Accessible Restrooms (Yes), Wheelchair Accessible, Seeing Eye Dogs Allowed

Restroom Facilities: Restrooms Are For Patrons Only

Parking Information: Lighted (Yes), Parking Spaces (70+), Handicap Parking Available (Yes), Free Parking Available, Paved Parking Lot, Bus & Oversized Parking, Vehicle & Trailer Parking

Alcohol Policies & Information: No Alcohol

Smoking Policies: Non-Smoking Section, Smoking Section, Smoking At Bar Allowed

Security & Safety: Surveillance Camera(s), Parking Lot Patrol, Smoke Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System (Yes)

Restaurant & Food Information: Chef's Specials, Gift Shop (see sections below)

Breakfast: Entree: Average Price Range ($0-6) , Breakfast Hours Text : (6:00 am - 3:00 pm) , Take Out Available

Lunch: Entree: Average Price Range ($0-6), Take Out Available, Primary Cuisine (American)

Souvenirs & Logo-ed Merchandise: Beverage Coolers & Huggies, Hats, Sweatshirts, T-Shirts

Gift Shop Merchandise Types: Gifts & Souvenirs, Novelty & Toys

Entertainment: Occasional Live Entertainment

Biscuits Available: Plain Biscuits, Cheese Biscuits, Sausage Biscuits, Egg Biscuits, Ham Biscuits, Biscuits With Sausage Gravy

Breakfast Items: Bacon, Corned Beef Hash, Country Ham, Sausage Gravy, Sausage Patties, Scrambled Eggs, Steak, Pancakes, Cheese Grits, Hash Brown Potatoes

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Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster Maryland USA.

www.kevindayhoff.net

E-mail him at: kdayhoff AT carr.org or kevindayhoff AT gmail.com

His columns and articles appear in The Tentacle - www.thetentacle.com; Westminster Eagle Opinion; www.thewestminstereagle.com and Winchester Report.

20020102 Wster Mayor Wishes Club Well in 2002

Westminster Mayor Wishes Club Well in 2002

Westminster Road Runners Club

http://ccpl.carr.org/~wrrc/news_MayorWishesClubWell.htm

by Kevin Spradlin January 2^nd, 2002

WESTMINSTER, Jan. 02 -- City of Westminster Mayor Kevin E. Dayhoff expressed his condolences for missing some of the recent Westminster Road Runners Club races, but promised he and his wife, Caroline, will be on the running scene soon.

"I guess one might say that I am taking a break from running that is not quite of my choosing," wrote a very busy Mayor on Tuesday in an email to the club. "It has just happened. I'm not necessarily happy about this turn of events -- but it is what it is and I'm going to make like a ball and roll with it."

Many remember the Mayor making an appearance last July at the Bell Road 5K/10K race. He was on hand to congratulate long-time club member Bob Leatherman for his participation in his 100th consecutive Twilight Series road race. Mayor Dayoff also volunteered at a water aid station at the Sullivan Road Four-Miler in August. Since then, however, the Mayor has rarely been seen.

"I've taken breaks from running and college before and managed to get back into the groove at a later time," said Mayor Dayhoff, who is close to earning his Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy Administration and Analysis from Western Maryland College. "I guess my attitude is that being the Mayor is something that has a four-year cycle and that this is no rehearsal - I must do it well now. I feel a lot of responsibility."

"My first love is running," he said. "Caroline and I always look forward to the WRRC events, even if we don't run in them and just help out in any way that we can contribute. I'm quite out of shape and to try and run a race these days would not be responsible. I'll run again and I will get my degree."

In the meantime, WRRC members and Westminster residents will just have to deal with the fact that their mayor is busy with various projects, including running-related issues.

"I'm working hard on such things as the Terry Burk Trail - which is happening," said Mayor Dayhoff, "and the Westminster [Main Street] Mile run and being the Mayor."

Copyright 2002 Westminster Road Runners Club. Webmasters Rich Beck and Kevin Spradlin.
For problems or questions regarding this web contact [WRRC].
Last updated: January 02, 2002.

NBH

19960700 Kevin Fishing Oregon Inlet in North Carolina

Kevin Fishing Oregon Inlet on the Outer Banks, North Carolina

July 1996