Happy Holidays!

Happy holidays, everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and great new year!

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Free iPod Touch 16 GB!

You can get a FREE 16 GB iPod Touch and help me get one in the process! All you need to do is click the link below and sign up (choose referrals) and complete one of the offers shown. Then, get some of your friends to do the same. It’s not a scam. This company […]

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I'm Back!

The subject line pretty much says it all…I’ve returned from a long “blog vacation”! What can I say? I’ve just been completely swamped with the end of the Duke MBA program, an exciting trip to China and East Asia, and last (but certainly not least) an awesome cruise to the Bahamas to celebrate the end […]

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The Members Project

American Express is giving cardmembers the opportunity to decide how to spend its money on a worthy cause (up to $5 million). $1 will be donated by AMEX on behalf of each cardmember simply by registering at the Members Project site (free). You then can vote for your project choice from the top 5 finalists […]

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Raleigh: Third Hottest Job Market in USA

Raleigh was recently designated as the third hottest job market in the USA by Business 2.0…Charlotte was fourth. From Business 2.0’s Raleigh Ranking: “Raleigh-Durham remains America’s top region for tech workers–and is expected to keep expanding faster than other tech hubs like Boston, San Francisco, and Seattle. Last year the metro matched the job-creation record […]

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George Smith – Dedication at Duke Gardens

This morning, the Duke community dedicated a planting bed in the Sarah P. Duke Gardens to my colleague and friend, George Smith. We lost George on June 4, a little over 3 weeks ago (see related entry below). George loved the Duke Gardens and it was a fitting tribute to honor him permanently in this […]

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Sharper Image – Free $20

From today’s USA TODAY, here’s a link to save $20 off any $60 purchase at the Sharper Image (can be used online, in-store, or by phone)! Enjoy Free $20 Coupon

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George Smith – We Will Not Forget You

One week ago today, an unthinkable chain of events occurred. I left for work, as usual, out of our subdivision and onto I-40 West. Before leaving, I ran back into the house looking for my gym clothes and the XM Radio that arrived the Friday before. As a result, I was running about 5 minutes […]

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Northern Ireland Deal Becomes Reality

A historic power sharing agreement between the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Fein took effect today in Northern Ireland. I hope this will mark the beginning of a new era for Ireland, only to be improved upon by generations to come. CBS News – Historic N. Ireland Deal Becomes Reality

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American Airlines Rolls Out Portable Entertainment System

USA TODAY reports that AA is rolling out portable entertainment devices as an alternative to traditional seatback units. If only this could also receive and display the flight path, position, and outside temperature like the regular systems…I would be happy! The unreleased movie content is a great idea to win over those who already have […]

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