North Carolina
Triangle’s Social Media Gurus Unite this Friday - You can come too!
My colleague Wayne Sutton has given me the important task of coordinating volunteers for the upcoming “BlogCarolinas: A Conversation about Social Media in the Enterprise“ event. What’s Social Media, you ask? While the definitions are constantly evolving, many see it about blogging, vlogging, twittering or having a My Space or Facebook account. Unlike other more established media, [...]
Protect your vote today…
I was just listening to the radio and learned about a Hotline specifically for Indiana and North Carolina primary voter questions today. They are called The National Campaign for Fair Elections - Election Protection. Apparently, during the primaries in February, March and April Election Protection got over 6000 calls! If you have any questions or [...]
Today. Another excuse for a celebration.
Today and throughout the end of this week, many will make plans to dance to mariachi music, eat chips and salsa and sip on Margaritas at Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) events throughout the Triangle. But why? Do we know the significance behind the festivities? The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, [...]
I voted early! Have you?
I realize that voting is a privelage, so I wanted to take the time out to cast my ballot early, since I never know what may come up on voting day. I early! I was already registered, so it literally took me 20 minutes to vote. I was surprised that there weren’t more campaign volunteers standing outside [...]
Smart chicks mind their manners
As a graduate of Raleigh’s Peace College, i’ve continutd to be involved at my alma mater as a student mentor and Alumnae Board member. I have heard many scoffing at the idea of a their daughters attending small, women’s college instead of a large university. Many may not realize that women’s college graduates made up [...]
From the Open Heart of My Proud Lumbee Friend
As Smart in the City blog readers, I am sure that you also know, that there are 8 state-recognized tribes located in North Carolina. Last week, The Commission of Indian Affairs scheduled a gathering of American Indian war veterans, tribal chiefs, students, American Indian citizens and advocates and General Assembly members to celebrate their culture [...]
Bringing Yappy Back
Want to combine spending time mixing and mingling without leaving your furry friends at home? On Saturday, May 3rd from 5-7:30 p.m. at The Lawn at Chatham Mills you can bring both you and your canine are invited to support Chatham Animal Rescue and Education’s mission to promote the health and safety of all dogs [...]
Raleigh’s Peace College gets students involved in Decision 08
I had the opportunity to visit my alma mater, Peace College, today for a historical event in this year’s presidential election. Chelsea Clinton added Peace College to her list of NC colleges and universities to visit today. My attendance nor the college’s hosting Chelsea’s visit is not an endorsement of her mother’s race, but the [...]
NC Kids Kick Butts!!!
Ten years after the 1998 tobacco settlement a new poll for Kick Butts Day found that kids still feel targeted by Big Tobacco and still find it easy to buy tobacco products. Next Wednesday, April 2nd is National Kick Butts Day and NC kids will be turning the tables on Big Tobacco with activities across the state [...]
Someone you know has a birthday coming up…
This Sunday marks the two year anniversary of the North Carolina Education Lottery. At 6:00 a.m. March 30, 2006, State Board of Education Chairman Howard Lee bought the ceremonial first North Carolina lottery ticket in Raleigh.100 percent of the net proceeds of the North Carolina Education Lottery will go to education expenses, including reduced class [...]
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