Archive for August 8th, 2008

• Some of those Olympic lights you’re watching were made in Durham, NC

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  Discovered August 8, 2008 at 9:13 pm

  Have you heard of the Cree’s factory in Durham? Well a Chinese contractor did and hired Cree for one job in China and after that you can say the rest is history.  Cree has provided over 750,000 red, blue and green LED chips for the Olmpics.

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• John Edwards

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  Discovered August 8, 2008 at 5:04 pm

  By now I’m sure you all know what happen & this post is not to criticize John Edwards or talk about being morally right or wrong. We just highlight the Triangle Online which is why we’re highlighting a well thought out blog post by titled **** it, John. What were you thinking

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• Investigate, don’t rewrite press releases

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  Discovered August 8, 2008 at 4:32 pm

  The Indy is staying on the story of the Herald-Sun, Durham’s newspaper that seems to be sinking faster & faster. Kevin, at Bull City Rising, explains why it’s so important for newspapers to provide in-depth coverage and not just rewrite press release. (Disclaimer: I used work at the H-S.)

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• Listening, teaching, and learning technology

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  Discovered August 8, 2008 at 4:05 pm

  Bethany who blogs over at Transparent Learning, about not being needed on her job.  It’s something most people wouldn’t say for job security but for her she understands the value of connecting and teaching people that makes her valuable.

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• What kind of bike is that anyway?

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  Discovered August 8, 2008 at 3:20 pm

  Cyclist Donald Jones noticed a picture from China of a man walking down the street carrying not only a bicycle but a TV too. I’m amazed at how the guy is able to do this but Donald; what kind of bike is he carrying. Donald reaches out to his readers for help.

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• Who’s the best bartender in the Triangle?

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  Discovered August 8, 2008 at 3:00 pm

  If you’re going to ease into your weekend with a cocktail, you might want it served by the best bartender in the Triangle. The results for the online contest are in, and ten bartenders were highlighted. I’ve never been to Stonewood Tavern & Grill, but I like the endorsement one mom gave the bartender there:

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• Don’t miss the blues, make that the Warehouse Blues

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  Discovered August 8, 2008 at 2:10 pm

  Over at Dependable Erection they’re reminding the Durham community about tonight’s Warehouse Blues show and rallying up the community to let the Durham Parks and Recreation Department know they would like to see more shows like this in the future.

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• BBQ conversations heats up on twitter

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  Discovered August 8, 2008 at 12:25 pm

  I don’t know who started it but someone tweeted about BBQ on twitter today & it sent off a tweet sound wave of who has the best BBQ in their home state. @Abbyladybug on twitter has some of the tweets on her blog here. Now I’m hungry; what’s the best place BBQ in NC?

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• We need your help! The untitled show contest

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  Discovered August 8, 2008 at 11:36 am

  On Friday’s we’ll have a new online video show for you to watch.  This is our first show and we’re looking for a name and would like you to help us out. So watch the video and use the contact form to give us your ideas. Prizes include a movie pass, T-shirt and being threaded.

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• Checkmate on Fayetteville Street

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  Discovered August 8, 2008 at 11:20 am

  Come next spring, you’ll be able to get your chess game on in downtown Raleigh. The stone chess boards that lived on Fayetteville Street four years ago are coming back, the N&O reports.

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