April 13, 2009
Reggie Wilson admits he was one of those kids. “Yeah, I thought I knew everything, and they weren’t going to tell me what to do,” the 20-year-old said as he attached price tags to donated clothing at Joseph’s Gear, a hip-hop clothi...
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April 12, 2009
If you’ve got cash to spare, you can land some pretty sweet deals on antiques and collectibles in these tough economic times.How about a new set of china for a steal? One consignment antique shop in downtown Greensboro is selling a 49-piece Royal Co...
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April 10, 2009
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament — won Monday night by North Carolina — isn’t just about layups and rebounds. It’s about dollars and cents. It’s about book deals, T-shirt sales and printing contracts. What Dick Vita...
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A few years ago, a woman set up a table and tent at street corners, a sign proclaiming her business: “A Sister Selling Socks.” Robin Hall lugged those socks around for years, selling them at festivals, church events and, as passers-by on Lee S...
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April 9, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple's iTunes Store isn't the only one that has adjusted prices for its digital song downloads recently: Changes are showing up at Amazon's and Wal-Mart's online music stores, too. Apple Inc., the dominant digital music retailer on...
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April 8, 2009
About 300 items seized from a furniture manufacturer in Catawba County will be auctioned off starting this week. The state will start taking bids on Thursday for about 200 lots of custom-made furniture and accessories seized by the N.C. Department of Reve...
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Just in time for spring, Consumer Reports' May issue tells you which lawn mower is a cut above the rest regarding the best bang for your buck.The magazine tested more than 80 models in determining the most and least reliable models.Five mowers were called...
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April 6, 2009
GREENSBORO - Ritz Camera will close one of its two Greensboro stores, along with more than 300 stores nationwide, as part of a court-supervised bankruptcy reorganization. Nationwide, the retail inventory to be liquidated is valued at more than $50 million...
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April 5, 2009
Trader Joe’s. Pei Wei. California Pizza Kitchen. IKEA.That's just a sampling of the stores and restaurants you told me you’d like to see open in the Triad if you had a magic wand and could say “poof,” there it is.Are there others?
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When dressing for a job interview, it’s best to keep it simple and classic. Get some tips from Beth Sartore, and see some of the outfits she found locally. This month's Style Cents (.pdf): Dressing for a job interview Look at the Style Cents archive
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April 4, 2009
CHAPEL HILL -- If the Tar Heels win a national championship Monday, anything blue will turn into cool green cash. That's why local merchants -- regardless of their school affiliations -- are wishing them good luck. Already, there's been an uptick in traff...
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April 1, 2009
Americans have some catching up to do in the kitchen.Take Eric Bonetti. The public relations worker from Fairfax, Va., spent the past few years working up to a four-night-a-week dining out habit. Now, like many Americans, he's trying to save money on food...
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March 29, 2009
The good, the bland and the ugly: Savvy readers sacrificed their taste buds to find the best deal on frozen pizza. Hey, times are tough. Somebody’s got to do it. We rounded up 13 frozen pizzas you can find at stores in the Triad and asked folks to s...
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March 27, 2009
GREENSBORO — Ruth Martin still remembers the lesson she learned about Guilford County’s place in the public mind when it comes to pottery. A man was admiring Martin’s pottery at an arts festival some years back and he commented that Mart...
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March 25, 2009
DALLAS, Pa. (AP) — Out of toilet paper? Need to pick up a few things for dinner? Take a number and start bidding.Many bargain hunters these days are trading supermarket aisles for the auction circuit in search of deep discounts on everything from ce...
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March 24, 2009
CHARLOTTE — Julia Roberts does it. So does Penelope Cruz.And so does just about everybody else these days. They're wearing and buying pre-owned or used clothes.As the recession slogs on, shoppers are getting more savvy about finding deals. They're t...
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March 22, 2009
The prom is a rite of passage many young women never forget. But the costs can be daunting. Prom dresses can cost hundreds of dollars, not an easy purchase for some families trying to make ends meet in these tough economic times. But how about a prom dres...
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March 20, 2009
A Kernersville-based mold prevention company that uses eco-friendly products will be featured as part of an upcoming "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" TV episode concerning an Arizona home plagued by mold problems.Adding to the Bell family woes a...
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March 19, 2009
Denis Byrne was on the other end of a mop Wednesday morning, singing as he cleaned the floor behind the bar. The day before, his customers listened to one harpist, heard three bands, drained at least eight kegs of Guinness and finished off 110 pounds of...
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Before the economic bubble burst, I had bragging rights for being the first on my floor to shell out 400 bucks for Microsoft Office 2007 Professional. True, I had the infamous ribbon that decorates the programs to contend with, and I had to hunt for such...
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March 18, 2009
RALEIGH — PBR instead of Stella Artois.Absolut rather than Grey Goose vodka.Two Buck Chuck replaces Veuve Clicquot.When the economy goes bad, people don't stop drinking. They do, however, rethink their choices. And that is hurting everyone in the bo...
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March 17, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Troubled shopping mall owner General Growth Properties Inc. said lenders have waived default on a $2.58 billion credit agreement until the end of the year, allowing the troubled shopping mall owner some time to regain its financia...
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March 16, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shoppers will have more information about where their food comes from under a new policy starting Monday.
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Wal-Mart is expanding its Great Value brand, adding more than 80 new products and changing the formulas for 750 others. The new products will begin appearing on shelves this month, with the majority being offered by the end of May, according to a news rel...
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March 15, 2009
WHITSETT — A brewing fight over North Carolina’s beer distribution laws has its roots in Guilford County, with executives from two local businesses duking it out behind the scenes at the General Assembly. Red Oak Brewery has stepped up its lob...
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