Archive for September 2nd, 2008

• Traffic jams after Gustav

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  Discovered September 2, 2008 at 8:00 pm

  I kept a close eye on Hurricane Gustav this weekend via the internet and many are calling the evacuation process a success. Now that the storm is over people are hitting the roads to check on the damage that Gustav caused.  The Facing South blog has a cell phone shot of people headed home.

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• Bloggers, journalists and photographers arrested at the RNC

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  Discovered September 2, 2008 at 7:30 pm

  I’m sure this is not the press that the RNC was looking for or the crowd. It seems that during demonstrations protesters caused an uproar and when some journalist and photographers tried to get a few interviews police took matters in their own hands. Do you think we’ll see more of this?

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• Do you have a love hate relationship with your dog?

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  Discovered September 2, 2008 at 5:46 pm

  Over at Dog Tales, you know they love their dog but sometimes having a dog can be troublesome. So they list some of the Worst things about owning a dog. Take a look at the list, do you agree?

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• Homeland Security in our backyard

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  Discovered September 2, 2008 at 4:30 pm

  Good news for U.S.A. bad news for terrorists, as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will be opening the Institute for Homeland Security Solutions in Research Triangle Park. They’ll study the mindset of terrorists and work with local colleges as well.

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• More Google juice, this time it’s Chrome

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  Discovered September 2, 2008 at 3:22 pm

  If you’re on the web today it’s hard to miss the big news about Google’s new open source browser called Chrome. Matt posted a quick review of the announcement & a download link.  If you have installed Chrome go to 30THREADS.com & let us know what you think about the new browser.

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• A people wishlist for dinner but what about breakfast?

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  Discovered September 2, 2008 at 2:15 pm

  Over at the Time of My Life of my life blog they have a list of 10 people they would like to meet and have dinner with. The list has names such as Clinton, Obama, McCain & Palin and others.   So who would you want to have breakfast with?

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• Carrboro, come on down, you’re one of the best art towns in America

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  Discovered September 2, 2008 at 1:10 pm

  I’ve been to Carrboro a few times and I must say I love the community there and I agree with author Villani when he says “it oozes art from every alley” . Villani wrote the book “The 100 Best Art Towns in America: A Guide to Galleries, Museums, Festivals, Lodging and Dining.” Congrats Carrboro.

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• Who’s off limits in the election?

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  Discovered September 2, 2008 at 12:08 pm

  Ok, by now I’m sure you have heard the news about Bristol Palin’s pregnancy, both bloggers and tweeple have let the world know how they feel about it. Two words I keep seeing are “off limits” concerning the situation but you know everyone has an opinion. Are families off limits when running for office?

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• Will Hanna ruin Raleigh Wide Open?

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  Discovered September 2, 2008 at 11:09 am

  Even firefighters don’t want to see rain and water this weekend, as stated on the Raleigh/Wake Firefighting Blog. The concern is from Hurricane Hanna, who may disappoint the city and planning community who have spent thousands of dollars for this weekend. Rain or shine will you attend Raleigh Wide Open?

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• 30THREADS Goes to the Convention Center

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  Discovered September 2, 2008 at 8:30 am

  We take you inside Raleigh’s new convention center, giving you a sneak peak of the $221 million building before it opens to the public on Friday. For more on the center, check out its website.

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