That's Life

• Morbid analysis of dumpster suicide

  Result 1

  Discovered January 8, 2009 at 1:47 pm

  Local blogger John can’t stop thinking about the story of the guy who was found dead in a dumpster at a rest stop off of I-40 near Benson. Why would anyone choose that as the venue and is that a thoughtful venue or not? John analyzes.

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• Don’t worry about what your resume looks like

  Result 2

  Discovered January 7, 2009 at 1:24 pm

  The Raleigh-based Punk Rock HR blogger has some sobering advice for job seekers: Your resume probably isn’t going to get you far. These days you need to be networking like mad. If you think you’ll be on the job market anytime soon, take a look at her full post.

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• Has the economy affected your job?

  Result 3

  Discovered January 6, 2009 at 8:19 am

  Are you taking on extra duties at work, experiencing pay freezes and seeing morale slip at work? If so, you’re not alone. The N&O has a depressing story highlighting how bad the job market is now. The article correctly notes employees can’t even complain b/c at least they have jobs. Here’s the future outlook:

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• Local school teacher marries homeless man

  Result 4

  Discovered January 5, 2009 at 10:30 am

  The story of the love that blossomed between a Wakefield Middle School teacher & a Raleigh homeless man is one that will either make your heart swell or your eyes roll. It’s probably the best local feature story you’ll read online today. N&O reporter Matt Ehlers did an incredible job telling the couple’s love story.

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• Raleigh mom writes open letter to 2009

  Result 5

  Discovered January 4, 2009 at 9:25 am

  If you wrote a letter to 2009, what would you ask for? Raleigh blogger Ilina has some simple requests in this letter she posted on her blog.

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• An Open Letter to Those Opposed to LGBT Marriage

  Result 6

  Discovered December 28, 2008 at 10:39 pm

  I find most gay rights/anti-gay rights arguments vitriolic and harsh, but this piece struck me pretty hard.  The authenticity of this open letter from a gay Christian to other Chrisitans is really moving, and I wanted to share.

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• A spin on sending holiday e-cards

  Result 7

  Discovered December 24, 2008 at 2:31 pm

  Page Crawford found a way to make a holiday e-card not-so-tacky. She turned it into a Mastercard commercial of sorts. Take a look.

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• Uh-oh someone urinated in the ice at a Chapel Hill Middle School

  Result 8

  Discovered December 23, 2008 at 3:05 pm

  It happened last week at Smith Middle School, and it’s possible some of the contaminated ice was consumed by students, the N&O reports. Four juveniles were are being charged with the crime. Thanks to How RDU Doin’ for making sure we weren’t relieved of this nugget.

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• Turns out you can buy underwear in Carrboro

  Result 9

  Discovered December 20, 2008 at 12:34 pm

  It’s been a joke in Orange County for a while now that there’s no where to get tighty-whities. But Carrboro Citizen reporter Margot C. Lester put the rumor to rest. You can indeed buy underware in Carrboro. Take a look at her legitimate investigation.

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• 10 Coworkers win powerball from Durham gas station

  Result 10

  Discovered December 19, 2008 at 10:01 am

  I recently started buying scratch-off lotto tickets, and I’ve been winning. I’ve won $18 since Thanksgiving. Not bad, but not nearly as good as what these IBM recently won.

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