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Verrico said: "We're not going to go where people don't want us."

Well just so you know a bunch of us DO want you here. Not everyone around here is petrified of extremely low probabilities that might someday possibly happen and kill everyone. If I was going to let fear of low probability worst-case scenario accidents dictate how I run my life and make my decisions I wouldn't be able to get out of the house and onto the highway every morning.

Good luck to you and good luck to Butner!

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Thanks for this article. Good job telling the story both in words and pictures. Question regarding the photos from Derek Anderson: Would it be possible to order a print of any of those? I really wish I could be there in Cary this weekend singing and stomping along with all of you. (Have fun!!!) *angi

There is a local business that rents goats for weed and brush removal in the triangle. This is a safe, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly option. To find out more, visit http://www.thegoatpatrol.com/

Hi there— A few weeks before the Les Savy Fav show, I called Aaron Greenwald—the guy who helped book this show and books Duke Performances at large—visionary. I stand by that: His leadership at Duke has been incredible, and his programming choices have been bold. That said, I don't think this bill worked, though I was fully ready to have a great time. And I recognize that several people did exactly that. Just not me. Rest assured, there's no grudge against Duke or the band. As for the Des Ark show, I decided to include it as it was billed as an after-party for the Les Savy Fav show, and many of the same faces were in attendance. It trumped the Duke show, in my opinion. Best, Grayson

Grayson, Seems like you have a grudge. Maybe, you're just part of a different music mafia in town that will never like what the other does regardless. Actually the premise of your article is stupid: compare two venues and two bands that have nothing in common. It's either 'modestly endowed white people dicking around outside' or 'alternately shouting at and rubbing against the tight-pressing throng'

Why is the developer the bad guy? Greed's not so bad. What if Steve Jobs didnt think he could make money on ipods or Toyota didnt think they could make money on a prius or Starbucks didnt think they could make money on coffee. My life would suck.

It's true, it's true. In NYC, the expense accounts are big and the lunches a little bigger (and once upon a time significantly boozier). One of the perks of working in publishing was at least an excellent meal in a restaurant either everybody knew about and you were sure to run in to the bigwigs or in a restaurant so discreet, there was no signage at all and no indication from the street there was anything other than some financial group inside but once you were inside, you knew you were *inside*. There was a thrill to it, an art of savoring the meal and the deal that was on the table. When I lived in the triangle, I actually had folks who wanted to meet for business at the Wellspring/Whole Foods Cafe from time to time and it left me with a sad feeling inside (no offense WF). But a word of caution if you insist on taking an out of town player to a cafeteria meal, well, at least make sure it's the K & W. And if you're going to take them to a grocery store, find a Piggly Wiggly! Is Mama Dip's still around? That was a great little place.

Hi, chapelhill—You're indeed right about the ages. I switched the ages yesterday after misreading an e-mail from Mr. Ramseur verifying the ages of the brothers (Scott, 32, and Seth, 27). All of the other references to the respective Avetts are correct. Thanks for the catch. I'll post the correction.

"Sitting on a brown leather couch in the bus' back lounge, the younger of the two Avett brothers, Scott, confesses he's holding something back." "Scott's grateful that, on this next record, the songs will reflect more collaboration between himself and his older brother." This is really a major error to make twice...Scott is the OLDER brother. It's a good article, but now I'm wondering whether Grayson knows which brother is which, and if any of the other references to the brothers in the piece are mistaken.

I have similar feelings for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area. I actually grew up just west of Carrboro and went to Chapel Hill High. Then I went to Carolina. After so many years in that community, I had an itch to try somewhere different, almost as if I had to prove to myself that I could, in fact, exist outside of Chapel Hill - Carrboro. In my two years since graduation I have had short stints in Wilmington, Alexandria (VA), and Raleigh. I'm grateful for the perspective these other places have given me. But primarily these experiences have only made me appreciate Chapel Hill - Carrboro more and I do intend to return at some point in the near future. It's just a special place to live.

The Realtor PAC fundraising rate is slightly misleading because it has only recently started including the administrative costs it incurs properly as in-kind contributions. For the first two quarters of 2008 that amount was $41,300. When actual contributions are added up the amount for the first half 2008 is only $283,652 which is less than $333,814 for the comparable period in 2007 or $349,700 for the comparable period in 2006. Real NC Realtor PAC contributions peaked in 2006 and have been declining since and, the participation rate is only about 28% among NCAR members. This is one of the reasons why NCAR is now forcing contributions from its members.

hey,this is drew wood from grass widow. if anyone from indy weekly could email or call me about the cy rawls benefit we put on at slim's it would be greatly appreciated.i was hoping that a possible paragraph could be published in next weeks indy concerning show details and a rally for bands to donate songs,people to donate cdr's,jewel cases,or copy machine cards for a cd sampler of local bands i'm trying to put out to raise additional money for cy.you can email me at:drewwood1979@netscape.net.thank you so much for your help,d

I saw sideways and loved it. After watching the preview to this at  www.bottleshockthemovie.com, i am ecstatic to see it, and can't wait till it comes out. it looks funny and exciting, and looks like it has breathtaking camera shots of california wine country.

That was the point of the editorial and Hal's piece: It's hard to find an amazing Republican any more. The GOP candidates with cache have accomplished a lot--witness the last wonderful eight years of George Bush.

Since the issue in which the article in questions was written "the pink issue" perhaps ILLEGAL could have been inbolded and inserted in pink in front of immigration in every instance within the story. I am neither left or right of this conversation. As a Constituionalist I see only the fact that ILLEAGAL immigrants are here well ILLEGALY? Constitution- Amendment XIV, Section 1. All Persons born or NATURALIZED in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction therefore are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside. I myself am not against IMMIGRATION just against ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION. The right to assemble is also a Constitutional Right. I personally do not think that the activists there were ANTI-IMMIGRATION, I believe they are ANTI ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION, which if most polls available out there from both sides of your media (left and right) are correct, the MAJORITY of AMERICANS (again left and right) are against ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION. Not IMMIGRATION, ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION.

I am perplexed. If a candidate has the cache to do what needs to be done would party affliation matter? I am neither left nor right as a Constitutionalist I am middle. Are you generalizing the Republican Party??? Not that I mind. Continue to keep an open mind. There are amazing people on ALL sides of the asile.

Awesome! That would be great! I'll be sure to read the Indy's new "Grayson Currin: In a Word" section.

I would be Sparky #1 PALADIN/DISGUSTED referred to above (i.e., Neil Morris, the review's author). Thanks for reading our reviews, if only for reverse direction on what films to see (or not see); from your earlier commment, you are obviously a faithful reader. Should you desire elaboration on my allegorical analysis of "Dark Knight," plus comments re. the performances you found lacking from my Indy review, I invite you to read my extended "Dark Knight" review posted on my blog at the following link: http://www.marqueemarquis.com/2008/07/dark-knight.html

PALADIN/DISGUSTED: re: "the oh-so-clever sabatoge of my registration." i assure you nothing was done to your registration. if you'd like to email me (my email addy is in my signature below), i can give you your original member sign-in email address and password. thanks!