Jeffrey Weeks
Jeffrey Weeks is an award-winning NC newspaper columnist who writes about saltwater and freshwater fishing, southern seafood and cooking, hunting, popular entertainment, and sports.
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Charlotte Features Pro Sports, Varied Nightlife, and Outdoor AttractionsCharlotte residents are justifiably proud of their city, which has been selected to host the 2012 Democratic National Convention in September. Charlotte features a wide variety of pro sports, nightlife, and outdoors activities.
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Trisomy 18 Affects Santorum Daughter BellaMost of the people in the US were unaware of the disorder Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards syndrome, until it became an issue in the campaign of presidential candidate Rick Santorum.
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Braves Jason Heyward to NY Yankees Trade Rumors: Fan's TakeBleacher Report is suggesting the Braves may trade promising young right-fielder Jason Heyward to the NY Yankees for a group of impact players.Also published on:
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Braves Gamble Handing Starting Job to Young Shortstop Tyler Pastornicky: Fan's TakeBaseball season is right around the corner, and no starting major leaguer will face any more pressure in spring training than Tyler Pastornicky. The Atlanta Braves are handing the untested rookie the starting job at shortstop.Also published on:
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Westminster Dog Show to Feature Six New BreedsThe 2012 Westminster Dog Show will feature six new dog breeds, including a hairless Mexican breed and the American English coonhound. The elite and eagerly anticipated dog show will be held February 13 and 14 at Madison Square Garden.Also published on:
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Braves Try to Boost Attendance Through Concessions Deal Instead of Roster Moves: Fan's TakeThe Atlanta Braves have come up with the idea of offering season ticket holders a 33-percent discounts on food and beverages (excluding alcohol) as a way to try and spice up the lackluster attendance figures.Also published on:
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Braves Resigning of Jurrjens Indicates They Will Stand Pat for 2012: Fan's ReactionThis year Braves GM Wren has worked to essential lockup for 2012 a team that that at times performed as a contender but had a near-unprecedented late season swoon which cost them the playoffs.Also published on:
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Jake Arrieta Says He is Ready to Go as Orioles Look to Improve League's Worst RotationBaltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jake Arrieta says that he has “zero complications” and feels “100 percent” ahead of schedule in his bid to be ready to throw with the big league club when spring training starts.Also published on:
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Fan's Look: Tim Hudson Back Surgery Has Braves Hoping Ace Continues Remarkable CareerAtlanta Braves starting pitcher Tim Hudson had back surgery earlier this week. The 36-year-old Hudson is now clearly the dean of the Braves starting rotation. In fact he is probably still the ace of the staff even though he is rarely regarded as such.Also published on: -
Braves Decline Arbitration with Shortstop Alex Gonzalez: A Fan's ReactionThe Atlanta Braves have declined to offer salary arbitration to free agent shortstop Alex Gonzalez, gambling that they can find a one-year replacement for him until their minor league solution is ready.Also published on: -
Braves' Closer Kimbrel Wins Bittersweet NL Rookie of the Year Award: A Fan's ReactionDespite the epic collapse that was the end of the Atlanta Braves’ season, rookie fireballing closer Craig Kimbrel has been named the National League Rookie of the Year. Like the rest of the Braves, Kimbrel faltered down the stretch drive.Also published on:
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Hurricane Irene Forecast to Hit the Carolinas This WeekendHurricane Irene hit Puerto Rico with flooding rains and high winds last night, then it started off on a course that might mean the storm misses the Hispaniola mountains and becomes a stronger system when it approaches the Carolinas this weekend.
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Seychelles Shark Attack Has Carolina Locals WorriedThe fatal Seychelles shark attack has coastal Carolina residents talking about the safety of swimming in local waters.
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GreenpoisOn Releases Untethered IOS 4.2.1 JailbreakThe good news today is that the untethered iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak was just released by GreenPois0n. The downside is it's Mac-only at this time, and GreenPois0n's site is currently offline.
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Groupon Will Air Super Bowl AdGroupon is getting a Super Bowl ad after all.
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Egyptian Government Cracks Down on MediaGunfire and chaos continues in the Egyptian capital of Cairo as reports suggest that President Hosni Mubarak's government is trying to further crack down on international media reports about the protests.
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Gabrielle Giffords' Husband Has Tough Decision to MakeU.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' astronaut husband Mark Kelly will face a difficult decision in the next month as he weighs staying by his wife's side with going on NASA's final scheduled space shuttle launch.
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Latest Steve Jobs Leave of Absence Puts Tim Cook in Charge at AppleApple has announced that Tim Cook is taking over CEO duties from Steve Jobs while he is on medical leave.
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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Faces Investigation Invovling Underage ProstitutionItalian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is facing allegations that had sex with an underage prostitute and then attempted to cover it up.
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NASA Discovery of Antimatter from Earth's Thunderstorms Stuns ScientistsThe surprise discovery that thunderstorms are emitting strong bursts of antimatter into space has stunned physicists and meteorologists and sent thousands scurrying on the Web to uncover what the findings mean.
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Extremist Westboro Baptist Church Decides Not to Protest at Child's FuneralThe extremist Westboro Baptist Church has decided not to protest at the funeral of a 9-year-old girl killed in the recent Arizona shooting spree.
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Mass Bird Deaths More Common Than You ThinkMass bird deaths have prompted mass hysteria on the Internet as bloggers have taken the recent incidents of birds dying as biblical or environmental signs that the world is ending.
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Jared Lee Loughner Charged with Five Federal Counts in Arizona ShootingPeople are flooding the Internet looking for information on the charges that have been lodged against Jared Lee Loughner, the suspect accused of killing six pea.ople and wounding 15 others during Saturday shooting rampage in Tucson, Ariz.
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Biggest Stories Expected in North Carolina for 2011There are many big stories brewing in North Carolina for 2011. Some involve the precarious condition of the state's economy but other feature uplifting commemorations of historical and sporting achievements. -
Thelin, Pfizer's Hypertension Drug, Pulled off Market Due to Liver Damage ConcernsPfizer Inc pull the arterial hypertension drug Thelin off the market on Friday amid reports that it was found to be linked to life-threatening liver damage. -
NORAD Santa Tracker 2010 Up and RunningChildren around the world are gearing up to track Santa Claus on his magical journey with the NORAD Santa Tracker, which is already posting news and updates from Christmas 2010 at the North Pole.Also published on:
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North Carolina Republicans grab state senate for first time in more than 100 yearsRepublicans made North Carolina history on Election Day as they assumed control of the state legislature for the first time in over a century.
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Top 10 best looking female athletes in sportsWho are the 10 best looking female athletes in sports? The list is full of variety, in different sports and different types of beautiful women.Also published on: