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Xerium Technologies Schedules Fourth Quarter 2011 Conference Call

RALEIGH, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:XRM), a leading global manufacturer of industrial textiles and rolls used primarily in the paper production process, today announced that it plans to release financial results for the fourth quarter 2011, ending December 31, 2011, after the close of regular market trading on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. The company plans to hold a conference call on the following morning: Date:   Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Start Time: 9:00 a.m. Eastern T

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Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings Announces 2011 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

BURLINGTON, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings (LabCorp®) (NYSE: LH) today announced results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. Fourth Quarter Results Net earnings were $135.4 million and earnings per diluted share (EPS) were $1.34 in the fourth quarter of 2011. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, excluding amortization, restructuring and other special charges recorded in the fourth quarter of 2011 and 2010 (Adjusted EPS Excluding Amortization) wer

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Catholic Diocese of Raleigh to begin beatification of N.C. native

The Catholic Diocese of Raleigh will soon begin the long process of determining whether the first North Carolina native to be ordained a priest should be declared a saint.

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$80 for a One-Hour Photo Shoot with 10 High-Resolution Images on DVD from Stephanie Spencer Photography ($225 Value)

A skilled photographer captures a subject’s sense of wonder, such as when a baby discovers a flying butterfly or when a baby discovers flying. Document developmental milestones with today’s Groupon: for $80, you get a photography package from Stephanie Spencer Photography (a $225 total value), which includes: One-hour photo shoot at a location in Raleigh or Cary (a $150 value) DVD with 10 high-resolution images (a $75 value) During one-hour on-location shoots around the triangle, lifestyle photographer Stephanie Spencer relishes connecting with clients to capture emotional, intimate portraits. The experienced shutterbug harvests a bumper crop of images ranging from romantic shots of couples to goofy horseplay among centaurs. With Stephanie’s approval, subjects can choose to hold their photography sessions surrounded by the natural beauty of a local park or the personal significance of a family home. The photographer specializes in immortalizing life’s fleeting stages, such as pregnancy and wide-eyed childhood, as well as more formal shots of wedding parties or pets during their weekly poker games. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Being a Good Friend Is being a good friend the most important job? Way more important than teacher? Read more…

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One or Three Microdermabrasions with Mini Facials at The Marie-David Salon & Spa in Fayetteville (Up to 65% Off)

Skin-clearing treatments brighten and illuminate faces to accentuate natural beauty and increase cheekbone functionality during blackouts. Find your inner light with today’s Groupon to The Marie-David Salon & Spa in Fayetteville. Choose between the following options: For $39, you get one microdermabrasion and mini facial (a $95 value). For $99, you get three microdermabrasions and mini facials (a $285 value). Amanda Jackson, a licensed aesthetician and state-certified microdermabrasion maven, whisks away dead skin to reveal the glow hidden beneath. Guests can cozy into a private room, where soft, glowing lights and garnet-colored walls envelop clients with their warmth before Amanda looks over skin’s condition during the consultation. The gentle procedure then whisks away superficial and dead skin cells to reveal fresh skin landscapes playing hide-and-seek underneath. Equipped with BioElements products, Amanda further pampers corporeal planes by massaging faces during a mini facial to brighten cheeks and hydrate parched surfaces. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Being a Good Friend Is being a good friend the most important job? Way more important than teacher? Read more…

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Body Mind Spirit Expo for Two or Four on Saturday, February 25, and Sunday, February 26, in Raleigh (Up to 55% Off)

Alternative health fairs help attendees build camaraderie with fellow attendees, take in edifying lectures, and find out the exact date on which Deepak Chopra opened his first office on the astral plane. Make the medicine go down with today’s Groupon to the Body Mind Spirit Expo on Saturday, February 25, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, February 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds’ Kerr Scott Building in Raleigh. Choose between the following options: For $10, you get admission to the expo for two people (up to a $20 value). For $18, you get admission to the expo for four people (up to a $40 value). The Body Mind Spirit Expo showcases advancements in alternative health with more than 60 seminars and more than 100 exhibitors . Visitors can amble through the event space, munching on sample Luna bars and stopping to match wits with astrologists, aromatherapists, natural healers, psychics, and mediums. Divvied between four rooms, speakers populate podiums for one-hour lectures that cover a hodgepodge of holistic subjects, ranging from Dr. Ravi Ratan’s presentation on chakras and psychosomatic health to Jan Kolleda’s speech on how to master life planning without making a to-do list on one’s birth certificate. Though Body Mind Spirit Expo sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Being a Good Friend Is being a good friend the most important job? Way more important than teacher? Read more…

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$30 for a 60-Minute Swedish Massage at SuthinSophistication ($60 Value)

Massage therapy is among the best ways to achieve relaxation, on par with listening to actor Ed Harris chant in whale song. Sink into serenity with today’s Groupon: for $30, you get a 60-minute Swedish massage (a $60 value) at SuthinSophistication . SuthinSophistication’s licensed massage therapists cosset weary muscles with an array of tenderizing services . During each Swedish massage, therapists begin with broad, flowing strokes to calm nervous systems, increase circulation, and ease external tension. Soft music may play as limbs slacken, and therapists gradually increase the pressure, kneading curmudgeonly knots and loosening fibers with light oil or lotion and rhythmic tapping motions inspired by Fred Astaire. Afterward, clients may experience diminished muscle soreness and increased relaxation. Roshonda C. Peele, License #10671 Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Being a Good Friend Is being a good friend the most important job? Way more important than teacher? Read more…

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Pedestrian struck in Raleigh

A pedestrian is in the hospital after being struck near the intersection of Duraleigh Road and Pleasant Valley Road in Raleigh, Thursday evening.

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Guilty plea anticipated in NY newborn kidnap case

A prosecutor in a case against a North Carolina woman accused of snatching a newborn from a New York City hospital more than two decades ago says she will plead guilty Friday to criminal charges.

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What is the only school with three All-America basketball players this year? The Wolfpack

RALEIGH,NC (NCSU sports release) — All three of NC State’s men’s basketball signees for next season, Tyler Lewis, Rodney Purvis and T.J. Warren, were named to the prestigious McDonald’s All-American team on Thursday. This marks only the third time in school history that more than one incoming Wolfpack player was named to the squad and the first time the Pack has ever boasted three. NC State was …

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