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The Blorenge is the name of a mountain which is situated in Monmouthshire, southeast Wales. The height of this mountain is 559 meter or 1,833 feet and on the southern side of Black Mountains

This month's five wine five course dinner at Capri Restaurant included a reading by Triangle resident, Nancy Stolfo Corti from her memoir, The Other Side of Tuscany.

The best seats are in Asia, but North American observers should be treated to an above average performance of the Leonid meteor shower, weather permitting. The trick for all observers is to head outside in the wee hours of the morning.

World leaders are due to join thousands of people to mark 20 years since the Berlin Wall’s fall, an event that paved the way for the end of the Cold War.

Chinese authorities have executed nine people who had been convicted over riots in the Xinjiang region in July, Chinese officials have said.

A former Israeli minister has unveiled a peace plan which offers a Palestinian state with temporary borders and the possibility of talks with Hamas.

More than 100 people were detained for public order offences after Wednesday’s protests in Tehran, officials say.

US President Barack Obama is due to make an 11th-hour plea in person to lawmakers ahead of a crucial vote on his landmark healthcare reforms.

Fuquay Varina's Centennial Gala Committee chose Catering-by-Design of Cary to cater dinner for their 100th anniversary event for over 680 guests. The year's Centennial events culminated with the big celebration on October 10 2009.

The Army psychiatrist suspected of carrying a shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, had come to the attention of authorities six months ago because of Internet postings that discussed suicide bombings and other threats, law …

Malik Nadal Hasan, the jihadi who led the attack on Fort Hood, was quoted as saying "Muslims have the right to rise up against the US military"

The U.S. Army says 12 people have been killed and 31 wounded in a shooting rampage on the Fort Hood Army base in Texas. Lt. Gen Bob Cone said at a news conference that one shooter has been killed and two suspects were apprehended on Thursday.

Pfeiffer University’s Confucius Institute Hosts Photograph Exhibition for the 30th Anniversary of China-US Diplomatic Relations.

Pfeiffer University and The Chinese Language Council International announce the Grand Opening of the Confucius Institute in Charlotte, NC! The Confucius Institute at Pfeiffer University in Charlotte will hold its Grand Opening on November 6, 2009.

PocketMoneyEveryDay.com announces a financial solution for loss of income, lay-offs and rising unemployment. Many like Jonny A, are using this proven job alternative to make money online every day.

The Charlotte NC based massage center specializing in deep tissue and medical massage is now located at 325 Arlington Avenue, Suite 510 – Fifth Floor, Charlotte NC 28203

Elite female professionals of Charlotte to come together for an exclusive shopping event at Tiffany & Co. at Southpark Mall in support of two distinguished local charities.

The U.S. National Whitewater Center will hold Hispanic Heritage Day on September 20th in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Award-winning photographic essay features images from "American Poverty," by Tom Stone. Stone's black and white photographs are stark, but gentle -- and unforgettable.

Dr. Kevin Lyons and his staff at Beyond Wellness Chiropractic Center www.beyondwellnesscc.com are now adding wellness products from www.xymogen.com to the center’s nutritional program

Raleigh, NC-based Lawyer Dedicated to Helping Clients Navigate US Immigration Law

Youth Learning Academy has designed unique programs to assist at-risk youths escape impoverishment and avoid bad habits by providing them with work experience and educational opportunities.

With medication therapy drawing national attention, Kerr Drug’s medication therapy management is attempting to protect patients from dangerous drug interactions.

The second phase of America’s oldest continuous horse show will take place in Blowing Rock in late July.

New biometric door access for the parents to control facility access allows for playback in any room and the outside of the preschool and parents can login by simply going to www.krkconcord.com and entering their parent id

Ed Hoel and Sam DiFranco, Managing Principals of CresaPartners’ greater-Raleigh office, recently participated in a Workday with Habitat for Humanity of Wake County.

Everyone who donates $20 to the Make a Wish Foundation the Beyond Wellness Chiropractic Center specializing in Chiropractic care will give initial exam, x-rays (if needed) and therapy for free.

Current economic conditions impact people financially and emotionally. To help guide people through this, North Carolina Triangle area psychotherapist Barry K. Selman, LCSW is offering Depression Therapy sessions for those needing emotional support.

The Stewards Fund of Raleigh, NC has made a $15,000 all-or-nothing challenge grant to Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network (WIHN). Challenge dates are April 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009.

University of Kansas and Kansas State University students have been warned by police that the 13 rapes, which occurred in the last 8 years near both campuses, is believed to have been committed by the same man.

Phase 3 Communications announced today that they have selected Senior Resources of Guilford to receive pro bono services to assist Guilford County senior citizens. The firm worked with the non-profit agency to launch Roses for Meals.

According to the FBI, Alaska's reported forcible rapes per capita were two and a half times the national average. It also mentioned that Alaska has been the leading state with this crime statistic for many years.

Dr. Kevin Lyons at Beyond Wellness Chiropractic Center, Charlotte NC, donating a list of free services to new patients that participate in the Coats for Kids drive this month

Since its launch in November, www.thekindnesscure.org gains members rapidly as 2009 begins

"A No Nonsense Approach to a Passionate Relationship" is helping couples keep their relationships passionate. " The No Nonsense Approach will help couples reignite the passion they once held for each other and it will help them keep that fire burning

WomenOnGuard.com made its monthly pepper spray donation to the Bradley-Angle House, located in Portland, Oregon

States spend a staggering 14.7 billion dollars each year to treat new cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STD), and a new study by the American Social Health Association (ASHA) finds much more can be done to stem the epidemic.

Asheville's newest nonprofit organization recycles flowers from grocery stores, florists and events in order to make and deliver floral bouquets at nursing homes, retirement communities and long term care facilities.

The Healing Tree Foundation’s campaign gains momentum through the month of November

Charlotte will be host to cultural, community-based affair Urban Street Soccer Fest, one event among many hosted by Concrete2Green and Street Soccer USA to aid social change.

Dublin Dog Company, Inc. created the Dublin Dog Foundation to help dogs all over the World

The self defense products website, www.WomenOnGuard.com, made its monthly product donation to the Hilliard Police Department in Hilliard, Ohio, due to the rapist on the loose.

Founder of The Healing Tree Foundation to embark on a 365 day mission to make 1,000,000 people happy.

Susanne Gaddis receives the Certified Speaking Professional designation

T-shirt profits aid social change as Street Soccer USA and Rise Sport collaborate to fuel the 2008 Homeless World Cup and create the first ever year round soccer program for the homeless in the USA. A little really does go a long way.

USA, Maria's in Greensboro, North Carolina is where you can find Robert Kernodle's latest showing of Fluidism - Art Of Fluid.

The self defense products website, WomenOnGuard.com, decided to make its monthly product donation in support of Jennifer Hall, a woman who was brutally attacked by two homeless people on August 25, 2008.

Real estate broker Jim Cleveland of Cary NC real estate agency Town & Country Realty, Inc. completed the Accredited Buyer Representative designation from the National Association of Realtors.

LKN Social has recently integrated a bunch of new features to LKNSocial.com. Some of those features include a better organized profile page, and the launch of our LKN Social Portal which features Lake Norman articles, news headlines, and more.

The self defense products website called WomenOnGuard.com made it’s latest monthly product donation to The Sexual Assault Response and Awareness Program, which is located in Alexandria, VA.