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For late-19th-century anarchists, terrorism was the "propaganda of the deed." And the most successful propaganda-by-deed in history was 9-11 - not just the most destructive, but the most spectacular and telegenic.

Last week, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Peter Gorman announced his intention to put in place a "pay for performance" salary plan for teachers and other staff members.

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You have to hand it to Sarah Palin. I don't mean you have to hand her the 2012 nomination. Nor do you have to hand her the $24.64 I overpaid for "Going Rogue."

Eric Holder - distinguished prosecutor, judge, foe of public corruption, basketball enthusiast, mentor to disadvantaged youth - seemed a reassuring choice for attorney general.

Aren't taxpayers still paying the former DSS director's salary? Maybe he knows who took the money.

Excerpted from a column by Tom Campbell, host of NC SPIN, a weekly TV talk show:

To some in the TV industry, CNN's exchange of opinionated "advocacy journalist" Lou Dobbs for even-handed anchor John King represents a significant shift - the triumph of down-the-middle delivery at cable TV's first 24-hour news channel.

I'm sure I would like Sarah Palin if I got the chance to meet her. We share many things in common. She is still married to her first spouse, as am I. She has a Down syndrome son. I have a brother with Down syndrome.