Posts from November, 2005
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Nov0The Other Iraq
Is Kurdistan really in Iraq? It almost seems like a world away. Some facts: Known for devotion to organic farming. Peaceful, secular, democratic. Really. No coalition troop has been killed in Kurdistan. Kurdistan boasts two new universities, an international airport, and development is “everywhere.” There are 2,700 functioning schools in Kurdistan. Saddam’s Al-Anfal campaign is [...]
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Nov0Triangle Bloggers Bash
Meet some fellow Triangle area bloggers and check out Durham’s American Tobacco Historic District, a fantastic redevelopment of an old tobacco warehouse. More info at Blog Together Who Bloggers, podcasters and anyone who wants to socialize with us. What A reception at the new WUNC studios and a happy hour with free drinks. Where American [...]
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Nov0Wootini
Asian pop culture, Kozyndan, 3-D characters, pixel art, Japanese candy, plushy toys, painted skate decks… I’m not sure what others call this genre, but in Chapel Hill, it’s Wootini. Wootini, located in the Carr Mill Shops adjacent to Weaver Street Market, is divided into a gallery and retail store. Some of the toys and Asian-influenced [...]
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