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July 2: Shop Local Raleigh
Shop Local Raleigh is all about promoting and supporting locally-owned, independent businesses.
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June 30: Report Public Corruption
A former state auditor and a veteran FBI agent have teamed up to launch a new organization to confront and expose public corruption.
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June 29: Beef recall
JBS Swift Beef Company, a Greeley, Colo., establishment is recalling approximately 41,280 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli.
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June 25: NC SHARE Network Access Points are growing
The Capital Area Workforce Development Board will open six SHARE (Sharing How Access to Resources Empowers) Network Access Points on Thursday, June 25, 2009, to offer citizens who are looking for a job access to community-based facilities.
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June 16: FloodSmart.gov
Information about floods, risk of financial loss due to flooding and flood insurance.
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June 12: Meditation advice from the Mayo Clinic
Meditation is commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction. Anyone can practice meditation. It's simple and inexpensive, and it doesn't require any special equipment.
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June 12: Duke Integrative Medicine
Integrative Medicine is a new approach to medical care that brings patient and practitioner together in a dynamic partnership dedicated to optimizing the patient's health and healing. This approach focuses on the whole person, recognizing that the subtle interactions of mind, body, spirit and community have a direct impact on vitality and well-being.
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June 11: Wake County offers DTV assistance
On Thursday, June 11, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Wake residents can stop by any one of the following locations to apply for this federally-subsidized coupon that can be put toward the purchase of a DTV converter box.
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June 10: The Bolshoi Ballet in Chapel Hill
Long considered one of the world’s great cultural treasures, Russia's grand Bolshoi Ballet has captivated dance lovers for more than 200 years.
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June 9: American Cancer Society's More Birthdays Movement
"More Birthdays" is an effort by the American Cancer Society to promote a healthier lifestyle for everyone.
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June 7: Durham County budget information
Durham County would cut local education funding by 2.8 percent and funding for all county departments by 6.6 percent under a 200-10 budget proposed last month by County Manager Mike Ruffin.
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June 5: Wake Education Partnership report: 'Suspending Disbelief'
The nonprofit group Wake Education Partnership says Wake County schools must prepare students for global competition. Suggestions include creating greater cultural awareness, longer school days and more foreign language requirements.
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June 5: Infant swimming
Learn more about the Infant Swimming Resource.
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June 3: Lifestyle Family Fitness
Teens can receive a free two-month membership to Lifestyle Family Fitness.
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June 3: Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
For twenty years, the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle has been getting nutritious food into the hands of hungry people across the Greater Triangle.
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May 31: Red Cross Big Red Contest
Brain Hoyle, home announcer for the Carolina Hurricanes, asking residents to spot him in his hot air balloon this summer. Report sightings on the Triangle Red Cross Triangle's Web site. The winner gets a free hot air balloon ride. It's an awareness campaign for the American Red Cross.
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May 29: Amber Ready
The AMBER Ready Program enables parents to create, store and lock their children’s Alert Profiles in parent’s wireless phones. Should a child become missing, police can transmit the Alert Profile in minutes, instead of hours.
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May 29: Beauty and the Beast
Summing up a season of passion and beauty is the world premiere of artistic director Robert Weiss' Beauty and the Beast.
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May 28: Bark @ the Ballpark
Your perfect day at the ballpark is coming. The Durham Bulls, in cooperation with the SPCA, APS of Durham, and Paws4Ever, is hosting a bring your dog to the ballpark event on Sunday, May 31, 2009.
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May 28: Finding the right bra
Linda the "Bra Lady" has been helping women find the right fit for more than 20 years. Her Web site has advice for proper measuring and bra selection.
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May 27: Raleigh online crime mapping
The Raleigh Police Department offers online maps for a variety of different crimes. Users are able to learn about crimes in their neighborhood or at other locations.
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May 27: Durham online crime mapping
Online maps for crimes throughout the city of Durham.
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May 27: Cary online crime mapping
Online maps of crimes throughout the town of Cary
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May 26: How Would You Like To Cut Your Grocery Bills In Half?
Coupon queen Faye Prosser shares here strategies for saving big bucks at the grocery store.
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May 25: Triangle Real Estate and Construction Veterans
Veterans of all ranks, branches and components who are working in the real estate and construction industries in the Triangle.
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May 25: N.C. Take Control
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension has developed a Web site, “Take Control,” that offers fact sheets with a number of suggestions on how to cope with economic hardship.
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May 25: Memorial Day activities
What to do on Memorial Day.
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May 24: N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
The state parks system has launched a full-service Internet- and call center-based reservations system for its nearly 3,000 campsites as well as picnic shelters, cabins, community buildings and other facilities.
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May 23: America's Most Wanted
America's Most Wanted is a long-running American TV show produced by 20th Century Fox.
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May 23: Marcus Anderson
This North Carolina Central University graduate is one of the best saxophonists in contemporary urban jazz. Anderson has been selected as one of six finalists to compete for a chance to perform in the Capital Jazz Fest.
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May 23: Capital Jazz Fest
Hear the best of contemporary jazz and soul music on two stages at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, June 5-7, 2009.
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May 22: Tour de Cure
Make a difference in the lives of the 604,000 North Carolinians affected by diabetes by joining the thousands of cyclists for the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure—the nation's largest event to fight diabetes.
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May 22: Sesame Street helps promote flu prevention
The government is teaming up with Sesame Street to help prevent the spread of the H1N1 flu virus. New public service announcements will feature Elmo and Gordon.
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May 22: JobsNOW
Gov. Beverly Perdue has launched a resource for job seekers, those exploring new career options, and entrepreneurs looking to start, grow or relocate a business in North Carolina.
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May 22: Tour de Cure
Make a difference in the lives of the 604,000 North Carolinians affected by diabetes by joining the thousands of cyclists for the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure—the nation's largest event to fight diabetes.
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May 22: PoolSafety.gov
This holiday weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, which is why safety experts are reminding parents to be extra careful and alert with children around pools and water.
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May 21: Bucky Covington holds free concert
Bucky Covington will perform a free concert at Harley Davidson's Open House event in Asheboro.
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May 19: Durham Public Schools bookmark program
BookMark is a new initiative designed to place new or gently used books in the hands of elementary children in our district.
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May 19: U.S. census jobs
The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking applicants to fill management positions in 10 local census offices scheduled to open this fall in North Carolina to support 2010 Census operations.
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May 19: "Brava" Steak
As featured on WRAL's Noon News, Celebrity Chef Rick Bayless shared his delicious grilling recipes for Brava Steak With Lazy Salsa.
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May 19: 'Lazy' Salsa
As featured on WRAL's Noon News, Celebrity Chef Rick Bayless shared his delicious grilling recipes for Brava Steak With Lazy Salsa.
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May 15: Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage
The all-new 90-minute musical adventure, Thomas & Friends™ Live! On Stage: A Circus Comes To Town arrives in Raleigh May 15 -17 for five family performances packed with audience singalongs, high-energy dancing and thrilling adventures.
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May 15: Raleigh Fashion Week
Runway shows start each night at 9 p.m., but there are plenty of activities taking place even before the models hit the catwalk.
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May 14: Remember the Spectrum
Comcast-Spectacor, which owns the 76ers and the Flyers, is putting up for auction panels of the court where Christian Laettner hit his famous shot. Fans can register here for a chance to purchase pieces of the rest of the court.
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May 13: Delta Society: The human-animal health connection
Delta Society is dedicated to improving human health through therapy and service animals.
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May 13: The Color Purple
First an award winning novel, then an acclaimed film, and now a Broadway Musical on tour this week at the Durham Performing Arts Center.
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May 12: Paula Deen's salad recipes
Get salad ideas perfect for a side dish or even a main course for the health- and budget-conscious.
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May 11: American Dance Festival
The ADF will explore Where Ballet and Modern Meet in 2009 with eight world premieres, one US premiere, and four reconstructions of classic work. Festival events will take place at DPAC and Reynolds Industries Theater at Duke University from June 11 – July 25.
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May 11: Center for Science in the Public Interest study on fast food
Unsafe levels of salt in chain restaurant meals increase one's chance of developing high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes and kidney disease according to a new study by the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
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May 10: Cookies for Kid's Cancer
Cookies for Kids' Cancer was created to raise awareness of and funds for pediatric cancer research. But it all started with a kid fighting cancer and his parents' desire to help him and others.
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May 10: Triangle Restaurant Week
Triangle Restaurant Week is held from May 11-17 and is a celebration of culinary tourism. People can taste three-course meals at lower fixed prices at participating restaurants.
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May 8: Educational opportunities for unemployed workers
President Barack Obama wants people receiving unemployment benefits to qualify for help paying for education and training.
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May 6: The Wizard of Oz
Broadway Series South presents the touring stage production of this beloved and timeless movie musical.
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April 30: Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro
Find out more about Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro.
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April 28: N.C. pandemic flu preparedness
State officials detail the resources they have to fight potential pandemic outbreaks.
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April 28: Public hearings on state budget
Members of the public may offer suggestions and comments on the proposed state budget April 28.
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April 27: Adoption resources
Government information and resources related to adoption.
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July 2: Shop Local Raleigh
Shop Local Raleigh is all about promoting and supporting locally-owned, independent businesses.
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April 24: Newly discovered Benjamin Franklin letters
Newly discovered letters of one of America's most famous founding fathers.
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April 24: The Great American Bake Sale
The Great American Bake Sale is an annual national campaign to end childhood hunger. Click here to find out how you can get involved.
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April 23: The Sneaky Chef, Missy Chase Lapine
Find some healthy recipes for kids from "The Sneaky Chef" Missy Chase Lapine.
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April 22: Women's Health Report Card
The Center for Women's Health Research at UNC-Chapel Hill provides the latest information on the state of women's health in North Carolina.
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April 21: Report on Latinos in the South
The Southern Poverty Law Center report examines the experience of Latino immigrants in the South. The report finds that low-income Latinos are routinely the targets of wage theft, racial profiling and other abuses driven by an anti-immigrant climate that affects all Latinos regardless of immigration status.
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April 21: Summer jobs in Wake, Johnston counties
The Capital Area Workforce Development Board is currently accepting pre-applications for its seven-week Summer Youth Employment Program. The program will run from June 15 until July 31, 2009, and employ approximately 600 low-income young people age 16 to 24 from Wake and Johnston counties.
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April 17: Wake County Budget - Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most commonly asked questions about the Wake County budget.
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April 16: Durham seeks input on city budget
The City of Durham launched a Web site to explain the budget process and solicit input from residents.
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April 13: Consumer Services Division
The Consumer Services Division handles consumers' insurance-related complaints.
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April 9: NABC Trophy is on display at area Verizon stores
The NABC Coaches' Trophy, the Waterford® Crystal basketball awarded to the University of North Carolina this week at the NCAA Final Four, will be on display at two area Verizon Wireless stores. Fans are invited to have a free on-line photo taken next to the trophy which was presented to Tar Heels coach Roy Williams late Monday night in Detroit.
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April 9: USPS announces Simpsons stamp
The U.S. Postal Service is taking pre-orders for the new "Simpsons" stamps.
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April 9: Affiliated Computer Services is hiring
ACS plans to hire 240 people at its customer care center in order to provide technical support for Apple iPhones. Interested people can apply online at the ACS Web site or in person at 4924 Green Road, Suite 101.
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April 9: sophiasstyle.com
Belinda North used her daughter's sense of style and the adorable clothes she wore into a Web site that finds and resells a wide variety of clothing.
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April 8: Start! Walking for a Healthier Lifestyle
Take a stand against heart disease by participating in National Start! Walking Day on Wednesday, April 8.
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April 6: Insurance complaints
The state Department of Insurance Consumer Services Division handles people's complaints against insurance companies.
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April 6: Franklin Humanities Institute
Duke University’s John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute (FHI) is hosting several upcoming events paying tribute to the scholarship and academic tradition of John Hope Franklin, who died last month. Most events are free and open to the public.
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April 6: Financial Aid
As featured on WRAL’s Noon News ... a growing number of graduates are defaulting these days on their student loans, but they have options. Learn about them and how to determine whether you're eligible.
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April 6: Green Durham Photography Competition – Call for Photos
The Green Durham Photography Competition is open to ALL amateur and professional photographers.
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April 3: The Day MLK Died
It has been nearly 41 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis. Life Magazine has released never-before published photographs entitled, "The Day MLK Died."
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April 2: Official NCAA Basketball Tournament Photo Store
The official site to view and purchase images from every Men's and Women's Tournament game.
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April 2: Renters: Avoid a surprise foreclosure eviction
A new service alerts renters about landlords defaulting on their loans. Find out if your landlord is having money troubles before you get an unexpected eviction notice.
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April 1: Donate Life North Carolina
Approximately 3,000 people are waiting for transplants in North Carolina. You can save eight lives through organ donation and enhance more than 50 lives through tissue donation.
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March 31: LiveOneCare.com
Log onto Live OneCare.com to receive a free Microsoft tool to remove the Conficker computer virus worm.
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March 30: Sen. Hagan guide to stimulus funds
Sen. Kay Hagan has posted a resource guide on how to access funds from the stimulus bill. The 75-page guide breaks down the money allocated to North Carolina by category and program.
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March 30: Zumba
Find a class, instructor or DVD for the workout craze that combines Latin dance and aerobics.
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March 30: BRAC construction progress
Keep up with progress of construction at Fort Bragg on a new headquarters building with the click of your mouse.
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March 29: Federal stimulus tracking
President Barack Obama's administration has put together this Web site to track how money contained in the economic stimulus bill is spent.
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March 25: Cosmetics and more
The site specializes in discontinued cosmetics, fragrances and beauty tools.
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March 25: Beauty Encounter
Call of the search party. Beauty Encounter lists hard-to-find cosmetics, skincare and fragrances.
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March 25: Lost Boys Rebuilding Sudan
A generation of children has grown up witnessing genocide. Fathers were murdered. Sisters were taken into slavery. Villages were burned. As survivors fled, thousands of boys began their trek across Sudan toward Ethiopia and Kenya, often seeking refuge from militiamen, lions and fatigue in the branches of the acacia tree. It was in these trees the Lost Boys shared their dreams of a better tomorrow.
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March 16: Dr. Ian Smith
Dr. Ian Smith is on VH-1's "Celebrity Fit Club" and has written a new book, "The 4 Day Diet," which is on the New York Times' best-seller list.
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March 11: Robot battles return to Museum of Life and Science
Robots will battles at the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science in Durham on Saturday, March 14.
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March 10: Latest salmonella outbreak information from the FDA
A nationwide outbreak of salmonella linked to peanut butter products from a Georgia plant has killed eight people and sickened hundreds more.
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March 11: Capital Area JobLink Career Expo
The Capital Area JobLink Career Expo is Wednesday, March 11, 2009. It includes free workshops as well as employers who are hiring.
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March 6: Raleigh Comprehensive Plan draft
City officials will hold a March 19 public hearing on the draft of the comprehensive plan, which is intended to guide development in Raleigh until 2030.
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March 4: Bassinets & cradles
Bassinets and cradles are only covered by voluntary safety standards, not mandatory federal standards.
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March 3: Golden LEAF scholarships
Golden LEAF scholarship applications are now available online. Students can earn up to $3,000 for tuition at one of the 16 schools in the UNC system.
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March 2: North Carolina Drug Card
As a resident of North Carolina, you and your family have access to a FREE Prescription Drug Card program. Simply download your Prescription Drug Card and receive savings of up to 75% at more than 50,000 national and regional pharmacies.
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March 2: RDU flight status
Find out if your flight is on time with the Raleigh/Durham International Airport flight tracker.
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Feb. 27: Stimulus money tracking site
NCRecovery.gov, an initiative of Gov. Bev Perdue, tracks where North Carolina is spending its federal stimulus dollars.
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Feb. 19: Chef Michelle Bernstein-Martinez shares recipes
As featured on WRAL's Noon News, celebrity and award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein-Martinez shared some delicious and spicy recipes live from Miami.
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Feb. 16: The MURDOCK Study
The MURDOCK Study is a long-term study outlined with tiered approaches - horizons - that will create a powerful engine to improve disease classification and population health.
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Feb. 16: College Foundation of North Carolina
Get free help completing and submitting federal financial aid (FAFSA) forms.
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Feb. 16: Wake Forest State of Town address
Wake Forest Mayor Vivian Jones delivers the annual State of the Town address, outlining 2008 accomplishments and goals for 2009.
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Feb. 13: CPSC developing guidance for meeting phthalates requirements in child safety law
Starting on Feb. 10, certain children's toys and child care articles can no longer be sold, offered for sale, manufactured or imported for sale in the United States if they contain more than 0.1 percent of specified phthalates.
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Feb. 13: Raleigh Hall of Fame nominations
Do you know of a person or group that has contributed significantly to making this city we all love calling home special and unique? If so, it's time to speak up and nominate them for induction into the Raleigh Hall of Fame. Nomination forms for individuals and organizations to the Raleigh Hall of Fame are due Feb. 15.
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Feb. 10: Resume keywords
What's all this talk about keywords? We're told they're essential to a job search -- we should use them in our resume and cover letters and use them when searching for job openings. But what are they really, and how do you know you're using the right ones?
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Feb. 9: Lead limited in children's products
Starting on February 10, 2009, consumer products intended for children 12 and under cannot have more than 600 parts per million of lead in any accessible part.
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Feb. 6: Comment on DTV delay
The government has set up a Web site for public comments regarding the decision to delay the conversion from analog to digital television signals.
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Feb. 6: BusinessLink North Carolina
BusinessLink North Carolina offers quick access to information and resources for N.C. businesses. Call 800-228-8443.
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Feb. 5: Triangle Gives Back
Looking for a way to give your time, treasure and talent? This online community can help you find your kind.
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Feb. 5: Filing cable complaints with state
The state Attorney General's Office will handle consumer complaints over cable television service in areas where no local franchise agreement exists.
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Feb. 5: Dough Bowl Maker
James Madren has been making bowls since 1988. He makes wooden bowls that are handmade (not turned on a lathe), biscuit bowls / bread bowls for mixing dough and salad bowls.
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Feb. 5: The Elixir of Love
Performances of The Elixir of Love opera take palce Friday and Sunday at the Progress Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh. It's part of a "Month of Love" organized by The Opera Company of North Carolina.
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Feb. 3: Swat-A-Litterbug
In order to communicate to people who litter (litterbugs), the state Office of Beautification Programs asks citizen to reporting littering.
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Feb. 2: N.C. State Office of Sustainability
The "green" focus at N.C. State is prompting change outside the office. More Student Health workers are now using carpools, riding buses or walking to work.
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Jan. 29: N.C. School Report Cards
The N.C. School Report Card for the 2007-08 school year is designed to give you comprehensive information about all of North Carolina’s public schools, public charter schools, 115 school districts and the state’s pre-K - 12th grade performance.
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Jan. 26: UNC's Zipcar
Duke University started a Zipcar program earlier this month.
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Jan. 24: Best companies to work for
Fortune magazine has a full list of the best companies to work for.
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Jan. 21: Most popular breeds in the U.S.
The American Kennel Club ranks the popularity of all dog breeds in the United States.
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Jan. 14: North Carolina Department of Revenue
Tax information for individuals, businesses and tax professionals.
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Jan. 14: Don't Check Up
DontCheckUp.com was launched in December of 2008 to reach out and provide assistance to workers displaced from area NASCAR teams due to the recent economic downturn.
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Jan. 13: Are you eligible for food stamps?
The government provides an online tool so people can determine of they are eligible to receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
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Jan. 12: Dell refund information
Dell computers has settled a class-action lawsuit with 45 states, including North Carolina, over how financing and service offers were handled. Information on how to qualify is available at the North Carolina Department of Justice Web site.
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Jan. 12: Online retirement application
Social Security offers an online retirement application that you can complete in as little as 15 minutes.
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Dec. 17: UNC Study Commission on Hate Crimes
The public is invited to share it concerns to the newly appointed UNC Study Commission to Review Student Codes of Conduct as They Relate to Hate Crime by sending an e-mail to study_commission@northcarolina.edu. A public forum will be held on Jan. 15.
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Jan. 9: Q&A about tainted diet pills
The FDA has developed a list of questions and answers to help consumers, health care practitioners and the public understand the agency's actions regarding weight loss products contaminated with various prescription drugs and chemicals.
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Jan. 8: Therapy Animals
Find out more about Reading Education Assistance Dogs.
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Jan. 6: UNC Tar Heels Official Athletic Site
Find out more about UNC athletics.