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dish network?? direct tv??
 Me and Hubby may be leaving Time Warner Cable ( after 22 years...) for cheaper waters...Our bill now tops 60$ a month, for STANDARD service...no HBO, No Showtime, no Pr0n ( just kidding). If anyone...
Feb. 3, 2010

what is so special about sarah palin?
WHAT is so special about Sarah Palin?????? What has she done to deserve the group of followers that she has????? I personally, can't figure it out on my own. So could someone enlighten me???...
Jan. 27, 2010

can you identify this insect?
   For the past two months I have been splitting oak and hickory firewood with a log splitter. Sometimes when I split a piece, I'll find the tree bark loose and the bark will...
Jan. 18, 2010

where do i go for small business funding?
Does anyone know where to go for Small Business Startup loans? Everytime I turn on the news they are always talking about the 2009 Recovery Act and how Obama is putting money back into the economy for...
Jan. 13, 2010

a golo advice column
I was reading an advice column and some of the people seeking advice had interesting stories. How would you advise these people? 1) I am a 47-year-old divorcee...
Jan. 13, 2010

would you defend yourself and family during a home break in or invasion!
OK, would you, if you had a gun, defend your castle, your life or your families life during a home break in?  If not, why not, you think police can protect you and get there in time?
Dec. 10, 2009

editor's blog

a fond farewell from angela
I planned to announce this tomorrow, but with all of the talk of winter weather and a monumental snow event, I thought it might be best to do it now, when more of you have a chance of seeing it. After...
Jan. 28, 2010

meet, "genie2u," | the golo profiles
  In what will probably be the last GOLO profile of 2009, we go out with a major bang. I had such a great conversation with Genie2u yesterday that the...
Dec. 10, 2009

phantom of the opera ticket winners
  Ladyblue THE PHOENIX, come on down... You're the winner of two tickets to see Phantom of the Opera next Thursday at the DPAC.  The time is 2pm, so grab...
Dec. 9, 2009

the bbb can't even help with this one
 Happy Friday GOLO: I have a quick story to share. I enrolled my daughter in guitar lessons at Wake Music Academy of Holly Springs back in September, for a 10-week session.  She...
Dec. 4, 2009

overheard on the train
 Happy Thursday, GOLO: I took the train to DC on Tuesday and then headed to the University of Maryland for an event and I have to tell you that the train ride was quite an experience. I hadn't...
Dec. 3, 2009

depressed woman loses some health benefits for appearing "happy" on facebook
 Here's another one for you GOLO! I just read and watched a story about a Canadian woman who posted pics on facebook that showed her having fun with friends on the beach and at a bar. She...
Nov. 23, 2009

head of news site contacts commenter's employer
Good morning GOLO! I couldn't wait to share this one with you to get your thoughts after reading about it late last night.  A man who is essentially in the same role as me, but at The...
Nov. 19, 2009