Archive for January 13th, 2009

• Duke University has starring role in new show on CW

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  Discovered January 13, 2009 at 4:14 pm

  The CW is producing another one of those teen soaps about kids who have way too much money. It’s even called “Privileged” (just to emphasize the cliche factor). And the show has a local tie: The main characters want to go to Duke University. This article chronicles the films that have used Duke as a [...]

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• Rethinking Prison Because of Budget

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  Discovered January 13, 2009 at 3:08 pm

  The Durham-based “Institute for Southern Studies” has a very interesting article on how budget shortfalls are causing states to back away from locking people up.  In particular, they share the astounding fact that 1 out of every 100 people are behind bars in the US, and discuss how things might change.

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• Raleigh resident finds out new job comes with major pitfall

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  Discovered January 13, 2009 at 2:31 pm

  Sometimes I’m fascinated by the details of strangers who blog about their lives. This morning I read Raleigh resident “pokecheck’s” blog for the first time and found a post about his new job strangely interesting for not knowing who he is. Sounds like there are some perks and pitfalls at his new gig:

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• The Flying Biscuit features local artist’s murals

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  Discovered January 13, 2009 at 1:04 pm

  I’m excited to try my first meal at Flying Biscuit, the new restaurant in Cameron Village. But it turns out I have another reason to be eager to check out the place. Goodnight, Raleigh reports that the restaurant is decked out in beautiful paintings by local artist Ryan Cummings. As always, the blog features pictures [...]

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• Do you have a used book shopping problem?

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  Discovered January 13, 2009 at 12:12 pm

  I have a tendancy to buy used books and let them sit on my shelves for years. My intentions are always good. But it often takes me a long time to get to them. Sounds like Morrisville resident Lesley Looper has a similar problem. Take a look at the Triangle used book shops she went [...]

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• New blog will be written by tech lovers under the age of 35

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  Discovered January 13, 2009 at 11:23 am

  Durham resident Taylor Barr has created a new blog called Young Tech Stars. The blog is produced by tech fans who are under the age of 35. Taylor explains that the new blog will focus on the following areas: Marketing/Branding, Design, E-Commerce and Entrepreneurship.

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• Modernist building in downtown Raleigh will soon be gone

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  Discovered January 13, 2009 at 11:04 am

  Remember when I told you that the days were numbered for the Garland H. Jones building in downtown Raleigh? Well, the N&O recently profiled the building, and I was surprised to learn that not many people have complained about demolishing it.

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• Local filmmaker attempting to win Avocado Bowl video contest

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  Discovered January 13, 2009 at 10:12 am

  Raleigh filmmaker Christopher Moore has entered an amusing commercial in an unusual contest. He’s attempting to win the Avocado Bowl Video contest. So help support a local guy and vote for his video. You can vote once a day until Jan. 18. Of course, you have to register to vote, but it’s worth it to [...]

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• Triangle residents start listing pets in obituaries

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  Discovered January 13, 2009 at 8:58 am

  In the N&O’s latest animal story (has anyone else noticed that the newspaper seems to write about pets almost every day?), the newspaper points out that pets are starting to earn a mention in obituaries. It seems families are listing them as survivors of loved ones who have passed away.

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• Chapel Hill Town Council to consider panhandling ban

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  Discovered January 13, 2009 at 8:21 am

  A Chapel Hill Town Councilman is proposing a rule that would effectively ban panhandling on Franklin Street, the N&O reports. He wants to make it illegal to panhandle within 15 feet of any business. But not all town council members think that’s fair:

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