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November 5, 2009

Transforming musical art to visual art
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GREENSBORO -- Don Morgan has decorated floors, ceilings, walls and furniture in his years of painting murals and faux finishes. "But I can't say that I have ever painted a violin," Morgan says. Now, he can. Morgan drew on his faux painting talen... Read More

Daughtry strives for normalcy at home
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Daughtry is the headliner, returning home for a Nov. 12 show at the Greensboro Coliseum. Read More

November 4, 2009

Short Orders: Fargo Cattle opens in former Oh! Brian's location
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Fargo, a Western-themed steak house with another location in Zebulon, offers aged beef including slow-cooked prime rib ($16.99-$21.99), Filet Mignon ($17.99 and $19.99), Big Daddy Porterhouse ($22.99) and Baby Back Ribs (416.99-$21.99). Read More

Uncorked: The language of wine
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The two Argiolas reps walking me through their tasting are personable, animated and boast deliciously thick Italian accents. Read More

November 3, 2009

Facebook can make some of us unfriendly

Although it is supposed to be a friendly place to share positive or neutral tidbits from your life and view photos of distant family members, it sometimes becomes something else. Read More

Restaurant deals roundup

A sampling of restaurant deals you'll find at Triad area restaurants. Read More

November 1, 2009

Kindle: Just punch a button and a book pops up

 I used to have a deep and meaningful relationship with my books -- the old-fashioned kind you can touch and smell and cradle in your hands. I liked to flip to the end of a novel to sneak a peek and ruin the element of surprise, dog-ear pages, lend b... Read More

iPod books handy but don't rival the real McCoy

 There's something about the Kindle software for iPod Touch and iPhone that makes me feel like I'm beating the system. I bought my iPod Touch for all the cool Internet and entertainment stuff it can do. I didn't realize how much fun the App Store wou... Read More

Where to get those audio books

 Triad residents looking for audio books or e-books have their pick of local stores and libraries Both are seeing an increase in the demand for audio books, mostly in compact disc form. Read More

Painting the O. Henry Hotel
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Chip Holton is the artist in residence at the O. Henry Hotel. Read More

Savvy Shopper: Enjoy art, shopping and hot cider at First Friday

The event showcases downtown's art galleries, studios, museums, retail shops, restaurants and alternative art venues. Read More

Discovering Hemingway's Michigan roots
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 James Vol Hartwell looked over my nieces with interest and asked their ages. Annie's 17, Erin's 15. Too young, said Hartwell, owner of the Red Fox Inn in Horton Bay, Mich. Read More

Green Books: Tips for reducing your 'cookprint'

 Home cooks grappling with how to prepare meals in a more environmentally responsible way will find a practical, holistic approach in Kate Heyhoe's book, "Cooking Green: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint in the Kitchen -- the New Green Basics Way...... Read More

October 30, 2009

Winners of the Halloween Pet Costume Contest
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When The Pet Shop bloggers launched our first Halloween Pet Costume Contest a few weeks ago, we didn’t know quite what to expect. Read More

October 28, 2009

Ham's files for bankruptcy
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The company has closed restaurants in Burlington and Kinston and reorganized some staff, but there are no plans to close any more restaurants. Read More

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