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Aging Outreach Services launches a new web site!
Jan 28th, 2009 by Beth

Aging Outreach Services, a Moore County, North Carolina human services company, has launched their new web site! Aging Outreach Services provides non-medical help for seniors in Moore County.

According to their web site,

The complexities of in home care, facility placement, hospitalization, government programs, legal and financial professionals, health concerns and related costs can be overwhelming. We have extensive knowledge and experience coordinating the needs and services that provide quality ongoing care to you and your family.

Our caring services begin with an intake of your needs to determine the first step needed in tailoring our services to meet your personalized needs.

The new site is more colorful and uses a flash element in the header. Most important, the customer is now able to make web site updates via the browser!

Aging Outreach Services - the Old Web Site

Aging Outreach Services - the Old Web Site

Aging Outreach Services - New Web Site

Aging Outreach Services - the New Web Site

North Carolina web design and North Carolina web hosting services were provided by ConnectNC, Inc.

Someone used my email address to send spam!
Dec 29th, 2008 by Beth

This is a common situation these days.  Malicious code has been developed to allow spammers to distribute their junk mail a variety of ways.

In the old days, we’d tell people just to be careful about posting their email addresses on web sites or newsgroups. Today, all it takes is an infected machine on which your email address is saved in an address book!

In order to combat spam, it’s now important for all computer users to keep their machines secured using the latest security software and by making sure operating system updates are done. Sometimes even this is not enough, since modern coders can defeat most commercially available Internet Security applications.  Why can’t they use their powers for good instead of evil?

Be careful about designating email addresses or domains as trusted.  Many spam filters, including our own, allow users to whitelist specific email addresses or entire domains.  Imagine what could happen if you whitelisted the entire hotmail.com domain? That means anyone sending you a message with a return address from hotmail.com is going to get past the spam filter. Unfortunately, you can no longer whitelist your OWN email address! Spammers are sending junk mail to you with your own return address!

What’s a person to do? Make sure your security software is up to date.  If you haven’t installed anything, please call ConnectNC to have a tech perform a security scan on your system and install your software. If everyone maintained good system security, we’d go a long way towards eliminating spam that comes from infected machines.

Last, but not least, never, ever buy from a spammer. They’re not sending you junk mail for fun.  They’re doing it to make money. About ten years ago, one spammer told me that his employer made $30,000 in one day after they sent out unsolicited commercial email to a very large number of addresses. Their hosting and email accounts were cancelled, but it was well worth it to them. So, let’s try to make spamming an unprofitable venture.  We should all agree that we’ll never buy anything that was promoted in an unsolicited message we received.

Crescent State Bank collects food for the food bank
May 8th, 2008 by Beth

Take it to the Bank

Crescent State Bank has a campaign running until June 13th, 2008 to support the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. If you can help, please drop of any of the requested items at your local Crescent State Bank branch. See their web site for locations.

Requested Items:

  • Canned meals - stews, soups, tuna, ravioli, etc. Pop top cans a plus!
  • Peanut butter
  • Cereal
  • Canned fruits & vegetables
  • Rice
  • Hygiene items - toothpaste, feminine products, shaving items, soap
  • Infant products - diapers, wipes, formula, infant cereal (no loose glass or plastic jars of baby food as they have to be discarded due to health regulations)
  • Paper products - toilet paper, paper towels

Please make donations before June 13th

For locations and contact information: www.crescentstatebank.com

Pinehurst Golf
Mar 3rd, 2008 by Beth

Listed by Golf Digest as number 19 of the 100 greatest golf courses in the United States and named by that same publication as the number one golf destination on the East Coast, Pinehurst No. 2 and the other fifty-some golf courses in the Sandhills have made the area a major center for golfers and golfing fans.

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The Magnolia Inn in Pinehurst NC
Mar 2nd, 2008 by Beth

At the corner of Magnolia and Chinquapin Rd., in the heart of historic Pinehurst, stands the elegant Magnolia Inn. Graceful longleaf pines and fragrant magnolias surround this stately 110 year old Inn. Step right off our front porch into the village, where you can find a variety of shops, restaurants and galleries. Or you can take a horse drawn carriage and tour the winding streets of this quaint New England-style village.

Our area has been host for several Tour Championships, The Senior US OPEN, The US Women’s OPENS in 1996, 2001, and 2007, The 1999 US OPEN, and most recently The 2005 US OPEN. It was in 1895 that James Tufts purchased the land on which the Village of Pinehurst and the Magnolia Inn sit today. All 11 guest rooms have private baths, cable TV and central air. We also offer complimentary high speed Internet access. The abundance of period antiques reflecting the charm of the Victorian era make staying at the Magnolia Inn a memorable experience. You can step into the cozy hardwood halls of the Magnolia’s own English style pub for an evening of fun and a casual dinner, or dine outside, poolside, or on the front porch, or you may choose to dine in our dining room featuring the same casual atmosphere while enjoying upscale cuisine. A Private dining room is also available. To learn more about our food and beverage offerings, talented culinary staff, restaurant and bar facilities, please visit our Dining page.

The small staff of the Magnolia Inn is an integral part of its charm and success. This diverse group includes Innkeepers Jackie and Dan Berry, the golf package coordinator Maggie Sanger, and our Executive Chef Ryan Payne.

The Magnolia Inn offers a variety of options for its visitors. For the vacationing golfer, there are over 45 golf courses in the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen area, and most have pre-arranged privileges and golf packages for the Magnolia Inn guests. Fill out our on-line request form in the Golf Package tab to receive a quote for a get-away that fits your game and budget.

Whatever your reason for visiting the Pinehurst area, a stay at the Magnolia Inn will make your trip unforgettable. Please fill out our online form to request a brochure. We have also provided directions from area cities.

Moore County Chamber Announces Finalists: Small Business and Entrepreneur Business of the Year
Feb 1st, 2008 by Beth

For Immediate Release
January 24, 2008

Contact: Linda M. Parsons, Vice President
Phone: 910.692.2936
Email: lparsons@moorecountychamber.com

Moore County Chamber Announces Finalists: Small Business and Entrepreneur Business of the Year

ConnectNC Among Finalists for Moore County Chamber Small Business of the YearSOUTHERN PINES, NC – The Moore County Chamber of Commerce announced at a press conference on January 24, 2008 the six finalists for the Chamber’s Small Business and Entrepreneur Business of the Year Awards. The winner of each of these awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet on January 31, 2008 and is made possible in partnership with Progress Energy.

“The Chamber is proud to showcase the six finalists and their contributions to the enrichment of Moore County’s business Community,” stated Sherwood Blackwood, 2008 Chairman of the Board. According to Sherwood, “The Chamber was looking for a business that despite facing tremendous adversity would do it all over again, and whose fervor for running a business is rivaled only by their willingness to serve the community.”

The criteria for both awards included innovation, response to adversity and community involvement. For innovation the businesses needed to cite examples as to marketing ideas, overcoming significant challenges, employee relations, customer development, technology, distribution and competitive advantages. The category of adversity, the business needed to show how they addressed significant challenges, overcoming one or more of the following: Employee relations, growth, training, retention, management and technology. In the last category the business needed to indicate their involvement in the community, not including industry related organizations or affiliations. The steering committee that reviewed the applications received were Chamber executives and economic development executives from outside of Moore County.

The three finalists for the Entrepreneur Business of the Year Award have been in business less than five years and with less than 50 full time employees. These finalists include HomeChoice Network Inc., Bliss, A Salon Experience and Weichert Realtors, Larose & Company. The finalists for the Small Business of the Year Award have been in business more than five years and also have less than 50 full time employees. These finalists include Pinestar Farms Inc., ConnectNC Inc., and Moore Uniforms. The final award winner of each category will be presented at the Annual Banquet on January 31, 2008 at the Carolina Hotel.

For more information or to purchase tickets to the Moore county Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet visit www.moorecountychamber.com or call (910) 692-3926.

The mission of the Moore County Chamber of Commerce is to provide quality, value-added services and programs to members to unite Moore County area businesses in a committed effort to strengthen the economic environment and thus, improve the quality of life for all of Moore County. With nearly 800 members the Chamber is instrumental in Advancing Commerce and Community and exists to help strengthen the local economy and promote comprehensive community development.

Linda Parsons
Vice President
Moore County Chamber of Commerce
10677 Hwy 15-501
Southern Pines, NC 28387
910.692-3926 Fax 910.692-0619

Advancing Commerce and Community

Why I moved to Moore County
Dec 31st, 2007 by Ashley

I moved to Moore County for a better quality of life all around. Our family came out here for one visit and I felt right at home. I love the pine trees, the temperate climate the people, and the recreational activities. I was able to fulfill my dream of owning my own business and raise my children in a safe, friendly environment. My only concern moving here was that we might be bored, I had no idea there was so much to do around our small town of Aberdeen. The Summer on the Porch Concert Series, the Malcolm Blue Farm, the festivals, parades, 4th of July spectacular and on and on. I think we are more busy here than we were in Phoenix! I would love to hear reasons other people moved here. Please reply and let me know!

Fore Properties for Pinehurst Real Estate - Customer Spotlight
Dec 8th, 2007 by Beth

Fore Properties for all your Pinehurst Real Estate needsA professional real estate brokerage specializing in Moore County , Pinehurst Homes for sale, lots for sale, horse country, golf course homes and new construction,

Fore Properties Realty Inc.  works hard for you.  We cover Southern Pines homes & Pinehurst real estate and homes with knowledge & caring professionals, as well as the areas of Seven Lakes, Carthage, Aberdeen Foxfire & Whispering Pines. Our new construction homes in Pinehurst NC are featured at the National Golf club & the Pinewild C.C., as well as our new neighborhoods of Cabin Branch, Sandy Springs & Scot’s Glen. At Fore Properties all our agents have a genuine commitment to the highest standards of ethics and professional one on one service. Our standards combine client dedication, technological innovation and unparalleled integrity. Visit Fore Properties: www.foreproperties.com

The Sandhills Team Serves Your Pinehurst Real Estate Needs
Dec 7th, 2007 by Beth

The Sandhills Team has just launched their new real estate web site to serve buyers and sellers alike.  If you’re relocating to Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen or anywhere in the Sandhills of North Carolina (Moore County), the Sandhills Team is here to help. Consider the “Team” your real estate experts.

Please get in touch with the Sandhills Team for Equestrian Communities & property, retirement and military relocation, family homes or any real estate needs.

www.sandhillsteam.com

The Sandhills Team - Pinehurst Real Estate

Eudora Mail No Longer Stores Your Password?
Nov 30th, 2007 by Beth

Does Eudora require you to enter your password every time you check mail?

Try this:
Close Eudora and open eudora.ini in Notepad. Scroll down to find the sections for your Personalities and add SavePassword=1 in each. You will be asked only one more time.

Try looking for eudora.ini in C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Qualcomm\Eudora if your installation is a default installation. You can also use the Windows search function to find it.

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