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Where to help right now

Local non-profits face huge challenges. Budgets soon will be slashed — some by half, others by a third — because of the recession and due to controversy around the United Way’s leadership. Some agencies will close their doors. CLT Blog has joined Charlotte Mission Possible, a media alliance that will spotlight community needs. Besides money, [...]

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Opinion: “40 Under 40″ follies

It so pays to know how to properly use the “BCC:” field when sending email. Ask the Charlotte Business Journal. The CBJ, along with Business Journals around the country, does an annual 40 Under 40 list. According to a CBJ press release, the list: “recognizes individuals, under the age of 40, who are proven performers [...]

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Guerrillas on the loose

Guerrillas invaded our fair city recently. The gang task force can stand down: These guerrillas plant flowers and add beauty to the urban landscape. It’s a movement known as guerrilla gardening. Blogger Andria Krewson posted about the guerrillas and offered words of wisdom from veteran gardeners in the Merry Oaks neighborhood. Follow them on Twitter: [...]

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