Thursday, March 24, 2011

USA Today - Mike Krzyzewski

"Between four national titles at Duke and the revival of the national team, Krzyzewski has become an iconic figure, up there with John Wooden..."

- Duke's Mike Krzyzewski looks golden in chase for fifth title, USA Today

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Thursday, March 17, 2011

BroadwayWorld.com - Durham

"Part performance art, part concert, Blue Man Group totally rocked downtown Durham for 90 solid minutes of laugh-out-loud commentary on modern life and modern art."

- Blue Man Group Rocks Durham, BroadwayWorld.com

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Serious Eats - Scratch Bakery

"Phoebe Lawless is an endlessly curious, seasonal, artisan baker who knows her fillings. In addition to this nut-studded pie, her sweet potato is also pretty serious."

- Our Favorite Pies in America, Serious Eats

Monday, March 14, 2011

NBC Sports - Duke University Basketball

"It is Duke’s world again. The Blue Devils are just renting out space to the other 67 teams in the tournament field. Based on Duke’s run in the ACC tournament, I think the Blue Devils are going to repeat as national champions."

- Devils will have their day, Duke to win title, NBC Sports

Friday, March 11, 2011

Oprah Magazine - The Scrap Exchange

"Creative reuse centers collect unexpected art supplies—like old VHS tapes, cardboard tubing, wire hangers, paper scraps—and distribute them to artists. The centers are popping up across the country...the Scrap Exchange in Durham, North Carolina...are just a few examples."

- Where to Get Rid of Anything, Oprah Magazine

LAXPower - Durham as Tournament Site

"The tournament site of Durham has proven to be quite popular with participating programs for its ideal weather and central location. Also, the tournament's proximity to leading college institutions like Duke University...adds an extra bonus, allowing players and their families to visit local campuses and attend college lacrosse games."

- Preview of Brine King of the Spring Face-Off Classic, LAXPower

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

The New York Times - Vin Rouge

"In Durham, N.C., Vin Rouge, a bistro, departs from its all-French theme to offer manzanilla on a wine list tailored for shellfish."

- America's Love of Sherry Smolders, The New York Times

Friday, March 4, 2011

The Seattle Times - Durham

"After wrestling with the philosophical, [Jonathan] Bloom, a freelance journalist in Durham, N.C., leads a tour of every imaginable link in the food chain."

- 'American Wasteland': a prescription for reducing waste in the food chain, The Seattle Times

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

The New York Times - Durham

"Sometimes I can’t believe what my 82-year-old mother has been eating. Living now in a retirement home in Durham, N.C., she told me she recently had cherry cobbler for breakfast."

- My Unhealthy Diet? It Got Me This Far, The New York Times