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The best new gadget you may not have heard of.

By Wally Bock

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There are all kinds of standards. There's the standard model and standard procedures and the Gold standard and standard of living and, of course, "well, I have my standards."

In this Postcard from the Digital Age, we're going to talk about a technological standard with the intriguing name of Bluetooth.

Even in a robust economy, it's doubtful that Lauren's recent business venture would have succeeded. But as her mom would doubtless point out, the retail worlds loss is a win for summer stock theatre.

By Lauren Levian

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Lauren Levian is an actress and story-teller.

While most attention is focusing on the prisoner abuse scandal in Iraq, Pete revists some of the broader issues of the war.

By Pete Olson

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A view of Vancouver has Charles considering the further development of downtown Wilmington.

By Charles Boney

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Architect Charles Boney and his family make their home in the Historic District of downtown Wilmington.

Visiting the nightlife hot-spot in Nan's beloved Livingston.

By Nan Graham

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Nan Graham teaches in the Honors English department at UNCW.

Enjoying outdoor chores, if they can be called that.

By Andy Wood

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Andy Wood is Education Director for Audubon North Carolina.

A garden that looks good enough to eat!

By Barbara Sullivan

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Barbara Sullivan is a laywyer who lives and gardens in downtown Wilmington.

Examining a long-standing global conflict.

By Dennis Henderson

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Late last month the World Trade Organization, or WTO, made a little-noticed ruling that may have huge consequences, possibly forever changing the way rich countries treat both their farmers and less developed nations.

Yearning for a younger look?

By Catherine McCall

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Catherine McCall is a psychiatrist who lives and works in Wilmington.

A bumper sticker has Steven thinking about politics and music.

By Steven Errante

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Steven Errante conducts the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra.