Gas range (slide-in) and matching microwave (vented for over range use).  GE profile models,  white.  Both about 7 years old. Range is propane but can be easily converted to natural gas.   Both are clean and completely  functional.   Range is $150, microwave (with mounting
hardware) is $70. Will sell both for $200. Call Jerry or Jody Fox at 828-773-8636 or 6225.

Asheville Citizen-Times
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http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090910/NEWS01/90910056/1225

N.Y. Times (Freaknomics forum)
read more:
http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/07/green-technology-plans-mini-quorum/

Knoxville Metro Pulse
read more:
http://www.metropulse.com/news/2009/jan/06/clearing-tvas-mess/

Various proposals aim to fix ‘ticking time bomb’ that is the state insurance program

Raleigh News and Observer
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http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1324474.html

Free to a really good home. A 5-6 month-old smart, sweet, active puppy (Tara), part border collie/part unknown. She has been spayed and is current on all shots. She was a rescue puppy fostered lovingly for almost four months. She would love a home with children and/or other animals with a place to run. She will be delivered with toys and any extra food.  For questions or more information, call Joan Woodworth at 264-9264 or e-mail woodworthjb@appstate.edu.

Jay Hosler from Juniata College’s Department of Biology will present “Comic Books, Darwin and the ‘E’ Word” Monday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. in I.G. Greer Auditorium. Hosler is noted for his use of comics to get scientific ideas (and in particular, evolution) across to young students.  His work has been featured on National Public Radio.  His upcoming comic book is titled “Optical Allusions.”

Brassing Out, a steel, wood and brass sculpture by Shawn Skabelund, is part of the Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. The sculpture is located near Broyhill Music Building.

The annual sculpture walk and announcement of the winner of the 22nd Annual Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition takes place Saturday, July 26, at 10 a.m. at t Catherine J. Smith Gallery, located in the lobby of Farthing Auditorium. A reception will follow. For more information, visit www.rosensculpture.org.

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Appalachian State University photographer Troy Tuttle received a Grand Award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education District III for his photograph “Tricks are for kids” and an Award of Excellence for his photo series “Seven Girls-Seven Dreams.

Patrick Setzer, left, Ann Kiefert and Micki Early were recognized for their work on an Appalachian State University publication for incoming freshmen and transfer students. The guide, called First Connections, received a Grand Award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education District III. more…

Provost Stan Aeschleman, right, presents Dr. Alan Singer with a plaque honoring him for the publication of his book “Integrating Strategy & Ethics: Selected Works of Alan E. Singer Business Ethics & Strategy Vol. 1 & Vol. 11.” Singer, a professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Management, joined 53 other Appalachian faculty members who published books or completed similar major creative accomplishments during the past year. They were honored at a reception hosted by the Richard T. Barker Friends of the University Library.

(Photo by Marie Freeman, University Photographer)

The faculty honorees and their work, as provided by Belk Library, are…

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