Archive for August 4th, 2008

• Mixing faith and business

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  Discovered August 4, 2008 at 9:30 pm

  Beverly saw a sign on lawn care truck today that got her thinking. It said: “We’re doing God’s business.” The name didn’t seem to fit, given that the truck’s driver was cursing at a nearby teenager. And while she’s a woman of faith, Beverly’s not sure faith and business should always mix.

  From: Ginny Skalski | (5) Comments

• Jesse Helms wills family peace

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  Discovered August 4, 2008 at 8:00 pm

  I wonder how effective a posthumous “don’t make me stop this car and come back there” can be? We’ll find out, I guess. The N&O reports today that the former Senator urged his children not to bicker in his will.

  From: Ginny Skalski | (1) Comment

• Cupcakes where you’d least expect them

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  Discovered August 4, 2008 at 4:45 pm

  There’s something wonderfully charming about buying a cupcake through the window of a 1978 Airstream trailer. To-go cupcakes are something Durham residents will start seeing more of thanks to DaisyCakes. Valerie took her kids to scope out the new business, and they approved.

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• Baby photos you just have to see

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  Discovered August 4, 2008 at 3:31 pm

  One of the first U.S. photos of Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie’s twins was published yesterday. I know, why should we care? There are wars, hunger, and economic and energy crises to worry about. But curiosity will likely get to you and you’ll check out Laura’s Hollywood blog. It’s OK. I did too.
  

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• Guess what? You may be getting my blog for Christmas

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  Discovered August 4, 2008 at 2:31 pm

  It’s a new trend we’re starting to see, book about blogs.  How does bloggers feel about it? Excited, see LDSM, Soccer Mom who’s blog is featured in “The White Trash Mom Handbook“.  So excited that I think her friends and family already know what they are getting for Christmas.

  From: Wayne Sutton | (0) Comments

• Triangle hipsters, beware

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  Discovered August 4, 2008 at 12:35 pm

  Hey, you with the American Apparel T-shirt and PBR in hand, MusicTechWeb takes issue with you (or at least your style). There’s something about hipsters that drives this blogger nuts.

  From: Ginny Skalski | (1) Comment

• Angry teachers, money cuts a bad mix for education

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  Discovered August 4, 2008 at 11:28 am

  One thing I know about people is you don’t mess with their money! Teachers seem like they are getting the short end of the stick all the time too. They are meeting the goals required to get the bonus checks but the money isnt’ there. So now we have a teacher shortage and a money [...]

  From: Wayne Sutton | (1) Comment

• I’ll take a cocktail with my kangaroos

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  Discovered August 4, 2008 at 10:52 am

  Would more people visit the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro if alcohol were more readily available? The zoo’s director thinks so. He’s pleased that Asheboro voters recently approved a referendum that allows alcohol sales in the city, saying it could attract more visitors to the area.

  From: Ginny Skalski | (2) Comments

• Keep those blogs coming!

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  Discovered August 4, 2008 at 10:45 am

  I’m humbled by the feedback from the blogging community about 30THREADS.com.  So far we’ve received over 50 new blog submissions which take our blogroll to around 300 local blogs. Reminder about our facebook fan page here and if you have blogged about 30THREADS or linked to us, let us know.

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• The effort to ban sexy mall advertisements moves forward

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  Discovered August 4, 2008 at 9:04 am

  Remember the dad who was upset about the sexy Abercrombie & Fitch poster hanging in Triangle Town Center? He followed through with his promise to protest and about 40 others joined him. He also created a website where you can see the sultry picture.

  From: Ginny Skalski | (4) Comments