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american jobs right under your feet
   This madness must stop. When are we going to wake up and realize that we have been taking a bait that's been carefully placed in a trap and, over time, has...
Nov. 19, 2009

shaniya update stuns viewer
   It was about ten minutes ago that I turned on the news and found out that little 5-year-old Shaniya's body was found in some woods. I am the viewer that is stunned. When these things happen...
Nov. 16, 2009

calling all cooks!!! calling all cooks! i challenge you this turkey day...
   Late one evening last week, I headed over to a friend’s house for a cookout. I was wanting to try some of those hickory wood chunks I had seen in the grocery stores this past summer...
Nov. 6, 2009

victims' families push for fetal homicide law
Past attempts to give legal rights to the unborn have been a long and bumpy road for many advocates. Unfortunately though, I don't think it will ever be a success as long as...
Oct. 31, 2009

10's of millions of computers loaded with fake security software
   A popular security software company has revealed that tens of millions of computers have been downloaded with scam security company softwares, making the products the exact opposite...
Oct. 19, 2009

7.8 and 7.3, and 7.1 magnitude earthquakes hit south pacific
   At about 6pm this evening, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake ocurred in the South Pacific Ocean about 1000 miles ENE of Australia. The first quake was followed by a second one with a...
Oct. 7, 2009

video replay: is civility disappearing?
   Wral's On the Record investigates possible reasons behind people's conduct that is becoming more and more uncivil as a result of the things they...
Sep. 27, 2009

name one item that is taxed
   That's right....just ONE per post, but post as many as you can think of. I want to see how many items we can come up with. I think we can set a record in Golo for the...
Sep. 17, 2009

feed or flee or stand your ground?
  A lot of Labor Day weekend travelers are probably heading either to the beach or to the mountains for one last warm summertime outting.  For those going west into Asheville, beware...
Sep. 5, 2009

anyone seeing any signs of things picking up at work?
   There seems to be a lot of people saying the recession is ending. That may be true, but as deep as a hole the economy is in, it is going to take a long time to get back to the way things...
Sep. 2, 2009

the peak of hurricane season...are you prepared for the worst?
   It's that time of year again when we need to be ready for Mother Nature's surprises that can happen between now and the first of October. I'm talking about a potential visit from a...
Aug. 30, 2009

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Aug. 8, 2009

black mold
My little storage room off my balcony has had a terrible musty smell in it ever since I moved here 17 months ago. Even the things I had stored in the room smelled of mold. So after hitting Lowes up...
Jul. 27, 2009

inside the borders of the most satanic nation on earth
   WARNING: The information revealed in this blog describes some of the most ruthless human treatment found anywhere on earth today. This information will...
Jul. 25, 2009

"god bless the u.s.a."
Remember the song God Bless The U.S.A. ?  Click and listen as you watch this  short music video...and...
Jul. 4, 2009

the positive side of golo
   Lacking the skills to edit photos, I want to thank the one who hopefully will not mind me using their photo to the right. Thanks! I found it perfect for this blog.    It's...
Jul. 2, 2009

world news updates - fast
   I have found an excellent website that likely offers the fastest news after it happens - anywhere in the world.   ...
Jun. 28, 2009

temporary tax-z
   I would agree with anyone if they told me that this recession is an extremely stubborn one. The monentary derailment it has inflicted on America is continuing to...
Jun. 22, 2009

do you realize?
Do you realize that the proceeds from all those items you have been buying that are made in China are actually funding the military power(s) that hate the United States? I'm talking about...
Jun. 20, 2009

lucky to be american? you bet!
   There are events going on today that (a) corrupt government is trying desperately to keep the world from knowing (not ours). There are several videos on You Tube that were filmed illegally...
Jun. 16, 2009

congradulations to the winner!
I just read on Twitter a post by WRAL that one of my former co-workers that was laid off back in January has won the 2 free tickets in the Southwest Airlines contest! I am happy for her and it...
Jun. 15, 2009

history of the koreas that never officially ended
   The two Koreas have been a major reason of concern for peace ever since the Korean War back in the early 50's. A war that was never officially over, and silenced only...
Jun. 14, 2009

safety meeting - stuck in the middle
   Three years ago, the unexpected happened in Apex. Suddenly and without warning, dozens and dozens of 55-gallon drums of unknown chemicals exploded during the night, lighting...
Jun. 12, 2009

what is a mother?
   So what is a Mother to you? Let me share my thoughts about our Moms and what they mean to me...    First and foremost, Mothers are who brought us physically into this world....
May. 10, 2009

this need is the greatest it's ever been in america
...And not only in America, but right here in our community. Please participate and place some non-perishable foods at your mailbox NOW! Time is running out....  The photo is at one...
May. 9, 2009

today you can make a difference
REMINDER.........   Please consider supporting Stamp Out Hunger TODAY by placing at least a couple of cans of food out for them at your mailbox, before...
May. 9, 2009

stamp out hunger - this saturday
It is a known fact that this tough economy has affected each and every one of us financially in some way or another. And some people it has affected more than others. There...
May. 7, 2009

stamp out hunger is saturday - may 9th. the need has never been greater...
One week from tomorrow - on Saturday May 9th - your local mail carrier will be collecting food donations for the needy. All you have to do is place some non-perishable foods at your...
May. 2, 2009

stamp out hunger is saturday - may 9th. the need has never been greater...
One week from tomorrow - on Saturday May 9th - your local mail carrier will be collecting food donations for the needy. All you have to do is place some non-perishable foods at your...
May. 1, 2009

consumer confidence soars in april
Hopeful signs that the worst may be over for the economy boosted Americans' moods in April, sending a closely watched barometer of sentiment to the highest level since November. I really think...
Apr. 28, 2009

free cable-like tv viewing
    A few days ago, I posted a blog stating how I have cut back on my monthly cost of living. In that blogpost, I revealed that I had cancelled paid tv service and now us a homemade tv...
Apr. 26, 2009

humor blog...heeeheeee!
Sign over a Gynecologist's Office: "Dr Jones, at your cervix." ************************** In a Podiatrist's office: "Time...
Apr. 23, 2009

customer complaints help return out-sourced jobs back to states
    Delta and United Airlines have both recently decided that it is best to bring home many of the customer service jobs they had out-sourced overseas.  The two airline carriers...
Apr. 21, 2009

as the sun awakens the morning sky...
The moon is heading for the high sky too. The birds are singing a bit loud this AM...maybe a little frisky from the cool 54 degrees out there. My bird feeder is already active. It's going to be a great...
Apr. 21, 2009

second national title claimed by nc in less than a month
First, the Heels takes the trophy home and now Miss North Carolina brings the Miss USA crown home! A hearty congradulations to Miss Kristen Dalton, the 22 year old beauty from Wilmington that just won...
Apr. 19, 2009

my savings plan during this great recession
  The economy has been tough now for over two years, with the worst of it occurring most recently. It's bad out there for many of us, including myself. In order to stretch my money, I...
Apr. 19, 2009

taxes and political concessions are gonna rewrite the star-spangled banner
Taxes taxes, and more taxes....If it doesn't cease it's aggressiviness we are going to have to change our national anthem in order to keep it updated to reality. "O'er the...
Apr. 18, 2009

does anyone like squirrel meat?
A few days ago I covered the long iron pole with Vaseline in hopes of keeping these critters out of my bird feeder. That's how they were climbing up to it. After several days of free entertainment...
Apr. 11, 2009

buzzzzzzzzzzzz
Click on the pictures for a closeup of them eyes and that weapon of mass pain!  These mini B-52's have been greeting me every time I go outside my door. Lucky me carpenter...
Apr. 10, 2009

discount tickets!
   As I prepared to post this blog, I went to search for a suitable photo to go along with it.  When I came back to Golo I see that someone else has noticed the great and thorough...
Apr. 7, 2009

tornados - do you have a safety plan just in case?
   It's springtime, and this season the skies are much more active than last year's when we were struggling with the drought. With the plentiful rainfall we've had lately, we need...
Mar. 27, 2009

adjusting attitudes through media
   Many people are in a depressed state of mind in response to dealing with losing their jobs, their houses, or their financial peace of mind... as we all face the uncertainties that this...
Mar. 22, 2009

rdu - march 08, 2009
   Three weekends ago, I visited for the first time the Observation Tower at RDU. You might have seen my image gallery of the photos I took on that day. Well...I enjoyed it, even if it was...
Mar. 16, 2009

please think about this next time you buy a product made in china
Read this story by CNN. Click HERE.  Then move on and read this story by CNN....
Mar. 9, 2009

education: poor grades and poor parenting cannot be fixed by our government...unless...
 CNN -TV doesn't help youngsters become smarter: http://www.wral.com/lifestyles/family/blogpost/4674564/ Wake County considers throwing...
Mar. 7, 2009

dry tears brought to life...
   When  got home tonight I read the story about today being the one-year anniversary of this young gals flight to Heaven. I sat here after reading that story and re-lived that...
Mar. 5, 2009

ever heard the old saying about march...
   When March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb? I think that will apply starting tomorrow as our hero Mr. Greg Fishel determines...
Feb. 28, 2009

takeoffs & landings at rdu - part ii
Here are a few more pictures I took at the Raleigh/Durham International Airport. There's more to discover than just the planes coming and going as this image gallery reveals....Enjoy!  ...
Feb. 15, 2009

a taste of springtime
Soon my friends...we can say, "GOODbye Mr. Winterman. It's time for you to take a long nap my friend!" Here's some photos of a little tree outside my door that has come to life...
Feb. 13, 2009

bare feet makes landing on parking lot!
   For the first time since last September, I was able to take a quick walk outside tonight to my car barefooted. As I walked out the door, the warm (for February) southerly...
Feb. 8, 2009

the culprit: arm loans soaked in high gas prices
   I can remember back in the early part of last year when our economy began it's downturn and the dark clouds began moving in. Highlighting the headlines back in the spring of 2008 were...
Feb. 6, 2009

angela...you've come a long ways baby!
11001 golo members Browse GOLO by category or location   CONGRADULATIONS QUEEN B!!! Thank's for all the hard...
Feb. 1, 2009

you are invited....
http://www.wral.com/golo/profile/4441650/  Let the healing process begin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jan. 31, 2009

government decisions during a recession
    In the news, there is talk about our state and local governments discussing ways to deal with a shortfall of money thanks to the recession. Unfortunately though, some of their ideas...
Jan. 30, 2009

surprised at the depth of this recession?
   To be the first to answer that I sure am! Never in my life have I seen so many people lose their jobs as there are now. It's every day... and not just a few people, but...
Jan 27, 2009

fight at apex mcdonald's ends in shooting
  Brief summary:    Apex, NC  Apex police said an altercation started in a McDonald's inside an Exxon gas station at Lake Pine Drive and U.S. Highway...
Jan 24, 2009

helping the needy could be harvested
The picture says it all! Now let me first say that this is just an idea for you. I myself have a bad back and I don't think it would allow me to work in a garden. But I would be able to support a project...
Jan 24, 2009

mega snow photos
Click HERE  to take the snow  tour of January 20, 2008. All pictures were taken in Cary and Apex, NC. It's easiest...
Jan 20, 2009

almost blizzard conditions in cary
This was my first view as I stepped out the door on my way to work. I came back inside and called telling them I would be late coming in.
Jan 20, 2009

now the forecast is predicting all rain tonight and tomorrow. no snow!
According to the updated weather forecast posted just a few minutes ago, there has been a major change. Do you have an umbrella? I sure hope so. Do you love snow? I bet you do and I know why too. That's...
Jan 19, 2009

cnn video footage of jet landing in hudson river
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/01/17/usair.splash.video/index.html?eref=rss_topstories I remember some...
Jan 17, 2009

got an outside thermometer?
It's early Saturday morning (January 17th) at 1:30 AM. When I looked at my window thermometer a few moments ago it's reading 17 degrees. Brrrrrrrrr!!  When you read this...
Jan 17, 2009

it's a recession when your neighbor loses their job...
   It's a recession when your neighbor loses their job. It becomes a depression when we end up losing OUR job.    I ran into the boss at work yesterday and casually said...
Jan 15, 2009

2008: good for the soul?
  After years and years of leading the world in wealth, many Americans are having to now look back over their shoulders to keep those good old days in sight. From lost jobs to lost homes...these...
Jan 3, 2009

weatherman shares link to very cool time-lapsed video of the sky!
http://www.wral.com/weather/blogpost/4222192/    Are you sitting there all bored on New Year's Day? Well let me change that! First click...
Jan 1, 2009

any trick-or-treaters?
I live in a condo, and thought that maybe I would see at least one or two tonight. But none have come. Then again, I don't see any kids around here ever. Anyway, anyone wanta help me keep the fire going...
Oct 31, 2008

are you looking at household budget cuts?
    Lately, I've been looking at where I can cut back at on my monthly expenses. The price of gasoline has been regularily leaving me short-changed by the end of the week....
Oct 10, 2008

fraud alert by email
Ha!!! These crooks sure do try hard to make one think they have won a prize! This is probably one of the best attempts I've seen yet to make a fake look realistic, especially with the @Microsoft Copyright....
Oct 6, 2008

what in the world is going on ?
Today's world is being influenced on a regular basis by tragedy after tragedy, and hardships upon hardships. From devasating earthquakes to massive flooding, from a failing economy to a world held hostage...
Oct 5, 2008

i need your help with a math equation...
Can anyone help me in solving this equation that follows???? Thanks in advance!  700,000,000,000 divided by 301,621,157 equals ?
Oct 3, 2008

visitors from above....
Weather extremes in Raleigh…what’s in store for the winter of 2008-09? Below are several major weather events that have affected our area with extreme weather. It has been some time since...
Sep 28, 2008

jordan lake cleanup...october 18th 8am, roberson creek boat ramp
After reading about a planned cleanup effort last week in the N & O for October 18th (Saturday), I have steadily been finding our more about the details and also have been seeking volunteers...
Sep 25, 2008

jordan lake in trouble: part two
Sep 24, 2008

jordan lake in trouble: part one
In WRAL's weather section, I found a chart of the lake level for Jordan Lake dating back to exactly one year ago today. In that time frame, the Haw River has been shrinking due to the recent drought,...
Sep 23, 2008

t-minus 47 days...will oil prices continue to fall?
   We have less than seven weeks till a new president will be elected into office, and just over four months till the elected takes office. George W. Bush (GWB) has seen some hard times...
Sep 17, 2008

support these businesses? it's your choice...
These are the prices of a gallon of regular gas that several gas stations were charging Friday into Saturday as Hurricane Ike was making landfall. The prices per gallon have likely changed since then,...
Sep 14, 2008

4am gas prices and buying restrictions
All prices are for regular and verified by phone. Most have limits on how much you can buy... $3.529 Kangaroo 4402 Ten Ten Rd., Apex ($10.00...
Sep 12, 2008

hurricane ike and future oil prices
   Hurricane Ike is loosing much of it destructive winds as it moves over the length of Cuba and heading for the open waters of the Gulf. They are predicting it to re-strengthen...
Sep 8, 2008

hanna is fran's 'nice little sister'
After hitting the sack early last night, I got up around 2:30 this morning and have been watching the conditions outside since. Heavy rains have been falling and only light winds have been blowing....
Sep 6, 2008

from a hurricane fran survivor...
  I want to share with you what it was like to experience my first and only hurricane I have seen, and that was Hurricane Fran...a storm I will never forget. I took...
Sep 3, 2008

hurricane hanna: are you prepared for the worst?
It's official...  T.S. Hanna has advanced to a Category One Hurricane and is predicted to intensify in the coming days.  Landfall is imminent this weekend, and that leaves the East Coast with...
Sep 1, 2008

fishing and lake predictions for jordan
  Good morning everyone and HAPPY Labor Day to you all! The weather today is suppose to be somewhat more of my style...no thunder and lightning, no rain, and light winds out of the NE. Therefore,...
Sep 1, 2008

double trouble is brewing....
Map updated at 1:30 PM Sunday the 31st http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ 1. Gas shortages are likely imminent, along with no shortage in what they will be charging...
Aug 31, 2008

bye summertime! and in other news....we got double trouble brewing
This has been a very good summer for me!  I hope everyone else can say the same. In about three weeks the thermometer is gonna start dropping and dropping and dropping...to the point of having...
Aug 30, 2008

wanna help 91,000 kids in and around the triangle?
On my way home this afternoon, I kept thinking about all those WRAL-FM folks standing out in this humidity & heat... waiting and hoping that their efforts will yield "fruit from...
Aug 29, 2008

pre-labor day celebration on jordan lake
I really maxed out this ole body of mine this weekend! I fished with a friend all day Thursday, by myself Saturday, AND Sunday too. I am one tired GOLOers tonight!!! Anyway, not considering...
Aug 24, 2008

final days of summer filled with fun
See the sunset, people fishing and boating, and the beauty of Jordan Lake as I captured these scenes on this beautiful Saturday evening. I know come wintertime, I'll be coming back to these image galleries,...
Aug 16, 2008

where will this end?
  Russia: Poland risk attack because of missle defense... Russian general says US missile defense deal exposes Poland to...
Aug 15, 2008

thoughts for the week...
Here's some of my views on the week's events... About the photo...Taken yesterday on my boat right after catching it and the fish was immediately released back into the water. I had to utilized...
Aug 10, 2008

john and his mistress
The poor guy is following very closely to Bill Clinton's footsteps.  I just wanted to reveal them together. Please continue to post comments on the previous blog posted. Here's that blog's link......
Aug 8, 2008

in the heat of the summer....
         I'm loving this forecast > > > >     I have to work in this sweltering heat, and it has a way of draining...
Aug 7, 2008

is someone oversleeping?
Am I missing something, or weren't we allowed to post comments on the news stories on Saturdays starting at 7AM and on till 11 or so? What happened?
Aug 2, 2008

shooting inside wal mart in sanford
The story is on WRAL"s homepage.  Apparently noone was hit and one has been detained for the shots fired.  http://www.wral.com/news/news_briefs/story/3318834/...
Aug 1, 2008

careful:scam alert
Watch your mailboxes and don't be taken to the cleaners....   http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/?pid=1382   I...
Jul 30, 2008

durham bulls top louisville 10-5
Grab some tickets to the next game and you'll be glad you did. These games are likely the best bargain in the Triangle, especially since the Bulls are way ahead in first place in their league this year!...
Jul 26, 2008

american red cross: a necessity in today's world
  There are many charity groups that offer help to their community in times of need. In this day and time, these services at hand can play a life-supporting role for many victims when tragedy strikes...
Jul 24, 2008

you know you're going to have a........
Have you ever stepped out of bed in the morning and can just sensed how the day was going to go?  Maybe you woke up late and ended up being late for work only to get flagged by the boss. Or...
Jul 22, 2008

condolences to the cooper family
http://www.wral.com/news/local/video/3237359/ How sad this is that an innocent mother,daughter, wife, and friend has been taken away from...
Jul 19, 2008

nighttime summer sky's full moon is awesome!
After falling asleep for an unplanned "extended nap" yesterday around 6 PM, I found myself wide awake this morning at 3 AM. So now I'm bored and tugging with the decision of whether...
Jul 19, 2008

wral management reaches out with compassion to the community, mixing bad news with kindness
   Lately I have taken note that whether I am reading the news inside WRAL.com... or viewing it on Channel 5 or 50, that the reporters and anchors are showing genuine signs of compassion...
Jul 18, 2008

welcoming the new day
The sky is growing brighter by the minute now, and the birds are beginning to sound their alarm for us to wake up and greet the new day. Monday morning it is, and today I am going to be doing...
Jul 14, 2008

wal mart has some sizzling deals on lcd hd tv's...check em out!
I read this article here in WRAL.com and found it very interesting. Are you looking for a HOT and SIZZLING deal on a LCD flatscreen tv? Then you've come to the right blog for the details you'll need....
Jul 11, 2008

who loves going to the durham bulls ballgames?????
I'm just curious...has anyone gone to see the Durham Bulls play ball and seen the fireworks they have afterwards on Friday nights? Did you enjoy it and would you do it again?
Jul 10, 2008

frequent lightning, high winds, and heavy downpours with this storm
Cary NC at 7 PM: Around 7 tonight I looked out the window and it was as dark as though it was 9 PM. Then the sky broke loose with it's fury. The worst part of this storm is the early winds before the...
Jul 9, 2008

triple-day weekend fun
   My friends...HAPPY Fourth Of July! It's been a fun for me so far, and I hope all of you are having equally as much fun as I am.    Yesterday morning I began my holiday...
Jul 5, 2008

watch out for that boat!
First, please click on the picture and read what the hat has on it. I was checked by a NC Wildlife officer in my boat last weekend and passed, so they gave me this hat. I'll be wearing it...
Jul 2, 2008

wake up golo! friday has arrived!!!!
   I live year-round for summertime! Even with this heat I had to work in yesterday, I've learned to always find time to enjoy the outdoors some way on a daily basis. Like yesterday, I came...
Jun 27, 2008

let's take some pictures!
Ok Angela...you're on! But first I need to know the do's and don't (s) of posting photos on the net. Having taken a trip out to California to film Dixon Lake, I had to get all kinds of consent forms...
Jun 24, 2008

severe weather warning from cary
This storm isn't playing. It hit us at 5 PM this afternoon with bean-size hail, heavy downpours, and high winds that's falling tree limbs. Frequent lightning also is with this storm.  If...
Jun 21, 2008

i know we need rain but....i got fishing fever and isn't today the first day of summer???!!!???
   After removing the tarp covering my boat last night and emptying some water that had gotten in it, I woke up this morning and kept seeing flashes of light distrubing the darkness in my...
Jun 20, 2008

salt or ice on mars?
I read that the Phoenix has made  some "digs" and has discovered specks and strips of a white material in the red Martian soil. Have we found proof that there is water on Mars? Is this...
Jun 18, 2008

and the winner is....
It's been a year in the making. It's had it ups and downs. Long and hard hours have been devoted to it. Cleverness has been applied. Patience has endured. Forgiveness has the same meaning as determination....
Jun 17, 2008

2008...a year of transition
   Two-thousand eight…a year that is giving birth to many new changes for all Americans. Changes that are setting the stage for our grandkid’s future. And for us who are living...
Jun 17, 2008

a special day it is!!!
  This morning I was awakened by the sound of loud music coming from outside. I immediately got out of bed, and looking at the clock saw that it was already daylight at 5:15 AM. Back during...
Jun 15, 2008

early to bed & early to rise
Any late-night GOLOers roaming the boards? I fell asleep watching TV around 7 PM and now I'm wide awake and bored....looking for some cheap entertainment. Lol! I've  read the news already, and...
Jun 14, 2008

greedy businesses....beware of their bills
   Seems I'm not alone in the world of getting unexpected charges when getting new services. In Chill's blog below, "Has Sprint Lost Their Ever Living Mind!", their first bill came...
Jun 13, 2008

i dread the heat today
After enjoying the weekend in the comfort of my AC, today it's off to the workplace and another day of being in this hot weather.  These extreme temperatures makes for a long day, leaving...
Jun 9, 2008

cooling off at the lake?
   Every year we read about several people either at Falls Lake or at Jordan Lake who drowns due to some factor or factors causing their death. For example, last year a small...
Jun 7, 2008

prime locations for robberies
   As I was coming home today I wanted to stop at my bank. However, it was all taped off and had a parking lot full of cop cars and some were even parked in the street. I've unofficially heard...
Jun 6, 2008

a suggestion for golo
   Last July WRAL kicked off Golo and the community's response was great. The subjects discussed and the conversations were awesome, and the people participating clicked so smoothly and the...
Jun 5, 2008

amazingly small world
Born and raised in WNC, my immediate family has grown and has become scattered from Alabama up to Virginia. Now what are the odds of this happening.... I have a niece living in Alabama. She works...
May 31, 2008

"dottie the beast" is now a legacy
  She has been caught three times over the past few years...twice by the same fisherman, and she never recieved the deserved honor of  becoming the official world-record...
May 30, 2008

the phoenix has landed!
Nasa has successfully landed the Phoenix on the Martian surface. After traveling 422 million miles in nine months to get to Mars, and waiting another fifteen minutes after landing for the spacecraft's...
May 25, 2008

need carpenter's advice...
I have new appliances in my newly-purchased condo and they are made by Frigidaire which is not good. Their reviews are not in my favor. The dishwasher will not drain the water out, so it's...
May 24, 2008

thoughts of vacation destinations yet?
Ok...it's not too far away till summertime. Fourth Of July is a mere six weeks from this coming Friday. Memorial Day is upon us. Wooohooo!!! Gosh...summertime is going to fly bye. It always does. So...
May 20, 2008

gas prices gone wild
Well, I finally passed a gas station with a sign displaying $3.999/gallon on it.  This is robbery I tell you. Where is it going to end and why have gas prices escalated so fast in...
May 16, 2008

to all the ladies out there...
HAPPY Mother's Day!!!!! It doesn't matter whether you have kids or not. Being a mother is a built-in gift that you were created with. With that said, today is your day to be treated like the queen you...
May 11, 2008

ahhhh...the joys of springtime!
Time sure goes by fast doesn't it? Seems like it's been only a few days since we were wishing for a snowfall that never came, and wrapping gifts in preparation for the holidays. But this...
May 4, 2008

i want another national holiday on the calendar...a worthy one
    If one were to list all the recognized holidays we have, the list would be quiet long.  Some of them are worthy to have, to celebrate, and to have off from work in honor of their...
May 2, 2008

fuel tracker...impressive!
If you haven't already, I recommend you take a look at WRAL's fuel tracker chart. It's loaded with lots of information for saving money on your fuel expenses by...
Apr 27, 2008

i was robbed yesterday
It happened at a Kangaroo as I was pumping $20 worth of gas in my vehicle. I didn't even know it happened until I got in my car and cranked it up to leave the store. That's when I looked down at my...
Apr 25, 2008

good morning!
Isn't it a great day! After a cool rain last night, the flowers will only grow taller in the next few days as summer approaches even closer. Even our cars will be less yellow this morning thanks to...
Apr 21, 2008

packing up the computer
Well, I have to do it sooner than later, and I'm torn between waiting till the last minute or doing it now. But I got to move and this ole puter has to be moved too. I hope to get my desk moved today,...
Apr 13, 2008

memphis-kansas score results
Memphis 68 vs Kansas 75 FINAL (OVERTIME) Here are the results of last night's contest on the Championship Game. Congradulations to McDriver for FIRST PLACE with only 3 points...
Apr 8, 2008

post score predictions here
RESULTS WILL BE POSTED TOMORROW AFTERNOON DUE TO THE LATE HOUR OF THE GAME. I WILL POST THE RESULTS IN A SEPERATE BLOG. THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE.    Remember... Cutoff...
Apr 7, 2008

tournament game contest/play and win
Ok GOLOers...Tonight's game will determine whether Memphis or Kansas takes home the trophy! In the last two games we had some really close predictions, and a few lucky ones got to cash in...
Apr 7, 2008

contest tonight...championship game...memphis vs kansas
Tonight when I get home someone or myself will put up a new blog for tonight's game just like we did this past wekend. Angela has already given me the ok to go ahead with it and has extended her generosity...
Apr 7, 2008

and the winners are....
Here are the WINNERS from yesterday's two games. Congradulations to you all for your expertise in calling the scores ahead of time. And thank you all for playing along and displaying good sportsmanship....
Apr 6, 2008

help fight crime with your suggestions
String of Murders Causing Concern The Governor has just received an email from me with a list of my suggestions in fighting...
Mar 28, 2008

how many more before nc gets really tough...
After reading about UNC's "Take Back The Night" rally that was held last night, I decided to retrieve some quotes from WRAL's site about murders since mid-January of THIS year. Not only did...
Mar 27, 2008

nice add-on wral!!! 99.9 the fan
It seems that every time I go exploring on WRAL's website I always find a new add-on that the station has bestowed upon us. This time I found a newbi (lest to me) when I clicked on the "SPORTS"...
Mar 25, 2008

unc 108....arkansas 77
The Tar Heels played one heck of a good game! Congradulations to UNC!!!!!!!! We ARE proud of ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO HEELS!!!!!  I hope you win a BIGGER trpohy than this one!!!
Mar 23, 2008

he has risen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank You Jesus, for you have given us GREAT HOPE. Two-thousand and eight years ago you conquered death. You took our sins upon yourself and have given us the opportunity to carry our own cross and...
Mar 23, 2008

spring cleaning and found some old gas receipts
I was getting rid of some old paperwork from a business I had back in my younger years and came across some gas receipts from when I was a tad bit younger in life. Ok...they're all dated within three...
Mar 22, 2008

danger under the triangle's welcome mat has been exposed
Around 5 this morning I woke up to my TV talking about Durham’s crime-ridden gang problems on TruTV. It was Part 1 of a 2 Part series. I strongly suggest you to set your TV recorder for next week...
Mar 21, 2008

support justice...write your leaders immediately
I beg each of you reading this story and are desperately desiring to help Honorable Judge Craig B. Brown with sending his urgent SOS to Governor Easley in fighting the gang activity in our community...
Mar 14, 2008

mud thrown in the face of our law enforcement and the victim's families
I AM OUTRAGED BY THIS STORY...  Death Penalty Unlikely for Students' Suspected Killers   Posted: Today at 6:48 p.m. Updated: 10 minutes ago Raleigh, N.C. —...
Mar 13, 2008

dear governor easley...
It is my understanding that the democratic party of which you are a member of is against the death penalty. That suggests to me that this includes your personal opinion as well. It seems that there...
Mar 12, 2008

i have a question....
What is the status of the death penalty in North Carolina? Has it been abolished or is it still active?
Mar 12, 2008

homemade terrorist
That is exactly what these two guys are. They should be subjected to water-boarding so we can find out the truth of what happened. Killing an innocent young college student in the temple with a bullet is...
Mar 12, 2008

here's a little different editing
My imagination may be getting carried away here on what I am seeing, so forgive me if that's your determination. Anyway, I've reset the contrast, the brightness, and cropped the photo to the far right...
Mar 10, 2008

study this self-enhanced picture
I played with the photo last night with a  editing program on my computer after the news posted it in color. I got to go back to work now, so in the meantime let me know if you can see what they...
Mar 10, 2008

second person in vehicle is being investigated
  This murder has really upset me greatly. Eve was a beautiful young lady, intelligent, and had a promising and successful life ahead of her. She had more friends than we will...
Mar 9, 2008

eve marie carson's new home... a peek into heaven
This is a true story. A friend shared this with me two days ago. I have tried to share with you the conversation exactly as he told it to me. You will need to read it completely to find...
Mar 9, 2008

do you know this person?
   NOTE- THE LINKS DO NOT WORK HERE, BUT YOU CAN GO TO WRAL'S HOMEPAGE AND VIEW THIS AND OTHER PHOTOS OF THIS PERSON AND ALSO CLICK ON THE LINKS THERE. Related...
Mar 8, 2008

untapped goldmine??
We got some badly needed rain lately and I am so thankful. But beware, we are not out of the woods just yet. So please don't start wasting water and breaking the new regulations on water conservation...
Mar 7, 2008

my calendar's best pages are coming up!
It's been cold long enough. I am so ready for springtime's arrival. My boat is very thirsty as are my fishing poles. One week from tonight marks the beginning of longer days that will...
Mar 1, 2008

save water now or else..."you ain't seen nothing yet"!
 Coming is summertime and with that so is hot weather. In about 14 weeks we can expect 90* temperatures to begin bearing down on us, including Falls Lake. With that brings enhanced evaporation...
Feb 24, 2008

mold grows when home improvement project goes awry
Convenience is a big selling factor when buying from a home improvement store. You have lower prices. You have the option of using in-store credit or a major credit card which can sometimes offer zero...
Feb 17, 2008

wake county in the coming years...
   Thank God for Jordan Lake! With a much larger drainage basin, it's held up well in this long-standing drought, unlike Falls Lake whose water basin is much smaller than Jordan's. Raleigh's...
Feb 16, 2008

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Feb 1, 2008

is your workplace in a major slowdown?
  I work for a company that thrives on new construction and remodelling. This year makes the 19th year with the company. In those 19 years, I have never seen it this slow before....
Jan 31, 2008

pets and foreclosures don't mix.
   Foreclosures Lead to Abandoned Animals By EVELYN NIEVES Associated Press Writer Posted: Today at 3:12 pm I brought this story over from...
Jan 29, 2008

congradulations to jessica jacobs
Last night in Las Vegas our own Miss North Carolina Jessica Jabobs became 4th runner up in the Miss America pageant, which is quiet an impressive accomplishment out of 50+ contestants.  She gave...
Jan 27, 2008

is financial crisis on the horizon for north carolinan residents?
1. I read in USA Today where in the southeast several nuclear power plants are at risk of having to shut down if the drought continues into the summer and...
Jan 24, 2008

what martin luther king day means to me
I ask all comments to please be posted in the following blog that these comments of mine are intended for....  http://www.wral.com/golo/blogpost/2332855/ Long...
Jan 21, 2008

watch your step...
After roaming the streets in the Apex area last night in search of some snowy scenes, my camera and myself returned a bit empty-handed. For a while though, it was pouring big snowflakes out of the sky...
Jan 20, 2008

it's snowing now...
Apex, NC  2:46 PM Saturday, 01/19/08 It has began to snow in Apex. It is a wet snow, but it is pouring down. WOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!! CLICK on picture if...
Jan 19, 2008

let it snow!!!! please!!!! updated 1pm
Here's the current conditions this Saturday morning at 3 PM.  Click on the picture for a moving loop. I'll update the image throughout the day if I'm near the computer. Image...
Jan 19, 2008

meet mr snowman....
This is one huge guy, and he is coming to town tomorrow!!!!!!
Jan 18, 2008

rude posters look out...
If it snows tomorrow, click on the picture and see what you're gonna get....
Jan 18, 2008

prepare for the worst....
Saturday night, it's going to be down to 18*, and on Sunday night they're calling for lows near 10*. Brrrrr. With these low temps, chances are good that several people will end up with either bursted...
Jan 18, 2008

it snowed in apex this morning
Too bad it didn't snow like it did in this scene in Asheville this morning.
Jan 17, 2008

do you support the death penalty in north carolina?
I see this is a new poll on WRAL's homepage. Thought it would make for some good comments. My opinion...I most certainly favor the death penalty. Without it, violent crimes would soar. When a...
Jan 6, 2008

dish network has questionnaire that helps in choosing your candidate
I have Dish TV Network and love it. Much better programming and less expensive than cable. This morning I found a survey that let's you answer several questions concerning important issues at hand with...
Jan 6, 2008

my most embarrassing moment of 2007
The year 2007 must certainly go down in my history book as having one of the most embarrassing and hilarious moments in my life. It happened on a very cold morning last January. And boy...
Jan 1, 2008

n. asheville yields white christmas
     As I travelled to visit family and friends on Christmas Eve Day, little did I know that a rare white Christmas was in the making. The weather forecast had no mention of any...
Dec 28, 2007

email scam:lottery/updated
I posted my email address here in a blog and have immediately began receiving (2 so far) bogus emails informing me of being a big winner of an overseas lottery...one in U.K. and another in Ireland. They...
Dec 27, 2007

a family has been touched by angels!
A mother and her 5 little girls will be having a brighter Merry Christmas this year thanks to your unselfish acts of kindness. I want to thank ALL of you that have offered your financial support...
Dec 24, 2007

five precious little girls & a mom need your help...
   Let us replace sadness in this family of six with gladness...we have the power to do it!!!!!!! Let's put some smiles on their faces for a change on Christmas morn...  I...
Dec 22, 2007

i wish you a merry christmas..
We wish you a Merry christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas... And a Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL OF YOU ARE GREAT PEOPLE AND I THANK YOU...
Dec 22, 2007

please help this family with christmas
 I retrieved this blogpost from a former co-worker's profile (yes, it's a small world) in hopes that the right people will come along and see where there is a big need in our community....
Dec 21, 2007

a family needs your spirit of giving
a family needs your immediate help  ...
Dec 21, 2007

a family needs your immediate help
 I retrieved this blogpost from a former co-worker's profile (yes, it's a small world) in hopes that the right people will come along and see where there is a big need in our community....
Dec 21, 2007

wearing sandals in freezing tempertures??
Yes...yesterday that is what a little girl was wearing because it's all she had to wear. She has 4 little precious sisters who are also in need of clothing. People...these are basic items that this...
Dec 19, 2007

who's been naughty or nice? me....very naughty today!
I've been here wrapping presents all morning for family members. The wind is making the outdoors very chilly and I hate going out in the cold air. So here I am. A few minutes ago, hunger struck me....
Dec 16, 2007

what one gift do you want the most?
Christmas morning is quickly approaching. I am at a loss as to what to give my family this year...as always. I'll probably just give a card and put some money in it. That makes it a lot easier and will...
Dec 15, 2007

christmas lights in the sky
Christmas lights in the sky With a little luck we are going to be in for a real treat from Mother Nature this Christmas season. Planned for us is a display of heavenly Christmas lights from above...
Dec 9, 2007

tis the season to be jolly ...more added too!
Two little old ladies were sitting in church. One leaned over and whispered to the other "My buns are falling asleep." The other replied "I know. I heard them snore twice."...
Dec 8, 2007

only in america...
Only in America 1. Only in America......can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. 2. Only in America......are there handicap parking places in front of a skating rink. 3....
Dec 1, 2007

dealing with rudeness online
This little fellow has never told a lie. He's only a day old!  So take what he's trying to tell you to heart....he is demonstrating to you how to deal with "Rudeness Online". He's trying...
Nov 30, 2007

tis the season to say...
Ho ho ho!!! Merry Christmas!!
Nov 28, 2007

shopping online? protect yourself and your computer...
When online, and especially when shopping online, the following safety tips will help you protect your computer from outside viruses and hackers, and also will help protect your...
Nov 25, 2007

humor time again...
The pharmacist walks into the store to find a guy leaning heavily against a wall and looking faint. He asks the blonde clerk, "What's with that guy over there by the wall?" The...
Nov 24, 2007

gift-giving made easy...
     I know it's black Friday, and that the stores are doing their best to lure us into them to spend, and spend, and spend our money under their roofs. But you know what? I...
Nov 24, 2007

christmas on thanksgiving day
Today became the third day that I have had off in three weeks. I lazily laid in bed this morning till almost noon, partly because I was up till the wee hours of the morn reading all the blogs in here...
Nov 22, 2007

tis the season to be jolly (heeehee)...
   In light of the holiday, I'm gonna load this one up with more laughs, so enjoy!!  _______________________________________                                                         ...
Nov 21, 2007

happy thankgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to our Angela who has been doing a great job with Golo, to all the staff at WRAL who has made this site available for our use, and to all my fellow Golo members. Travel safely and...
Nov 21, 2007

and another laugh for you to sleep on...
 one more...A guy was in a bad accident and ended up having to get an artificial eye made out of wood. Afterwards, he became really depressed and refused to go out. His friends pleaded for weeks...
Nov 18, 2007

how smart are you? simple test:
Here's a one-question IQ Test to help you decide how you should spend the rest of your day...... There is a mute who wants to buy a toothbrush. By imitating the action of brushing one's...
Nov 18, 2007

a laugh for the day...
Three elderly sisters live together in a house. They are 96, 95, 92 yrs. old. The 96 yr. old yelled from upstairs in the bathtub, " Help! I can't remember if I was getting IN the bath or OUT...
Nov 18, 2007

interesting day in golo!
Tonight I have found so many interesting things to read in Golo, more than usual. I have found the blogs most interesting. Could it be that this new community is finally starting to "settle in"...
Nov 16, 2007

american soldiers at christmastime
Monetary donations, handwritten cards and letters can be sent to: Give2TheTroops, Inc. ATTN: Barbara Whitehead, NC Branch Director 3109 Landmark St. Greenville, NC 27834 This address...
Nov 9, 2007

this blog is under construction
Nov 3, 2007

is raleigh's growth a form of obesity??
   Being overweight has certainly been proven to be harmful to one's health in many ways. If we look at how our bodies react to obesity and compare that to the way Wake County has...
Nov 2, 2007

my pet is a wolfpack
Since Oct 6th... Florida St 27 - NCSU 10  (Oct. 6)  Shucks! NCSU 34 - Ease Carolina U. 20  (Oct. 20)   I am happy!! NCSU...
Oct 27, 2007

god spelled woman (woman) because....
OK, I've been cleaning house and have been breathing fumes from cleaners and now I need both a break and a little fun too. So here goes...    Just wanted to give the ladies something...
Oct 27, 2007

drops of water are like pennies
Just like you being a tiny part of Raleigh's population, a mere drop of precious water is a tiny part of Jordan Lake. Just like pennies, it takes each one to make a dollar. Save enough and you...
Oct 26, 2007