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Dr. Conrad Murray was sentenced today to four years in county jail. It’s the maximum sentence allowed under the law in the death of Michael Jackson. Restitution to the Jackson children will be determine at a later date. newsone
What:Foster Parent Recruitment Meeting Who:Durham County Department of Social Services When:December 8, 6:30-8 p.m. Where:North Regional Library, 221 Milton Road Facts about this event: * The Durham County Department of Social Services encourages adults interested in foster parenting to learn more about how to provide a safe and nurturing home for children while they are […]
Thank You to all of my Bull City Peeps that stopped by to hang out with me at Carlie C’s!!! A Special Thank You to the Lovely Cat Green who make sure we all had some GREAT CHICKEN and rolls for lunch.
North Carolina State didn’t quit on the season when things looked bleakest. The Wolfpack refused to give up on the finale, either. Trailing the ACC’s worst team by four touchdowns, N.C. State came up with the biggest rally in school history — and all but assured itself of one more game. Mike Glennon threw for […]
Cyber Monday is here and online sales are expected to hit record numbers. On Cyber Monday, you don’t have to worry about being peppered sprayed or pushed and shoved while waiting to catch great deals. Beware of cyber thieves and avoid scams. Get the deals, without the steals. Here are a few safety tips: *Is […]
It’s that time of year again! The “2011 Teen Talk Lock-In ” an overnight forum of fun and exciting activities for high school youth ages 14 -17, explores the many challenges young people face in search of healthy relationships. The 8th Annual free event will be held Friday to Saturday, December 2 to 3, 2011, […]
I was contemplating whether to go shopping after midnight. I made two list, a need list and a want list. I went with the need list. I go to a major department store to buy a much needed watch. I was rather disappointed the store had only one person behind counter and no system in […]
The average Thanksgiving turkey weighs about 15 pounds and is 70 percent white meat and 30 percent dark meat. The National Turkey Federation estimated that in 2007, 46 million turkeys—one-fifth of the annual total of 235 million—were eaten at Thanksgiving. The first Thanksgiving in 1621 didn’t include mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie or cranberries. Deer, rabbit […]
Despite popular belief, the tryptophan in turkey is probably not responsible for post-meal drowsiness or the “Eye-tiss” Thanksgiving sleepiness is more likely caused by drinking excess alcohol and eating a large, high-carbohydrate meal that the body must work hard to digest. While eating turkey on a completely empty stomach without any other food might make […]
Thousands of participants walked this mornng across America to support St. Judes Give Thanks Walk. This morning at Crabtree Mall, families, friends, and co-workers participated in the 5K walk to help raise funds. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with pediatric cancer and […]
