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Driving from Columbus OHIO to Raleigh: how safe is the drive through West Virginia? Any advices? :)

Posted 08-03-2013 at 05:58 PM by moving2013

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Originally Posted by WordWrangler

I just made the drive back to Raleigh from Charleston, WV a few days ago. Took six hours from there, and despite what Jorrie says about the local yokels in Beckley 15 years ago (are you sure it wasn't more than that??? LOL) I believe you'll find it to be hilly and curvy, but good road and plenty of traffic for company. DEFINITELY stop at the Tamarack exit in Beckley to move around a bit, fuel up, or maybe look at some art. The stretch between Charleston and Beckley will be difficult if you're

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West Hills slides and soil issues?

Posted 08-03-2013 at 03:17 PM by Jiggs72

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Originally Posted by skiffrace

As far as slides, they are ok, except the times when they slide:
West Hills home smashed in landslide | OregonLive.com

Nobody knows how they will withstand the earthquake. Typically, houses in the river valleys fare the worst due to liquification of soul.

You did not say whether you are getting a programming job at Nike. If so ,you are in for a rude awakening.

Not a programmer. I would be an HR manager. Do they have a bad rep for software development?...

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Dad's Passing...

Posted 08-03-2013 at 08:53 AM by woodworkingmenace (History)

My Dad passed away this morning, at approximately 9:35am.

My Brother called my house at 4:05am, and told my Son that my Dad wanted to go to the Hospital.

Every so often, they, (my oldest Brother), would call the house, givng us updates, and I would just let my Son take the messages.
I figured I had time, when they actually moved my Dad to a room, instead of the Emergency Room... I was wrong and didnt get up there in time for his passing.

My younger...

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Memo To CBS And Time Warner Cable: What Were Y'all Thinking?

Posted 08-03-2013 at 08:06 AM by case44 (Welcome To Case's Column)

The squabble continues on, and whatever you've been hearing or reading about the retransmission fee dispute between CBS and Time Warner Cable, rest assured that there will be three losers in this hot mess. That's right, three. The losers will be Time Warner Cable, the CBS television network, and avid TV viewers who want reliable programming.

CBS is going to take big ratings nosedives in key markets such as Los Angeles, New York City, and Dallas. Face it,...

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Padre Makes Its Way Into The Latest Vacation Plans

Posted 08-03-2013 at 07:45 AM by case44 (Welcome To Case's Column)
Updated 08-05-2013 at 05:12 PM by case44

A few days ago, my work supervisor approved my vacation time for the latter part of October, and that gave me the green light to do what I'm about to do real soon. I'm going to finally do it this time....

South Padre Island, here I come!

Yes, yours truly has never been to Padre in all the years I've lived in the great state of Texas. My only time in the Rio Grande Valley was as a young teenager on a trip with my parents.