A Touch Of Paris In Mayberry?

With all the hysteria over Paris Hilton, I couldn't help but wonder what her stay in the Mayberry Jail might be like. I'm thinking Barney would implement maximum security measures. This means, of course, that the key would be removed from the peg beside the cell and placed in the desk drawer.

Ocracoke Ranked #1

North Carolina’s coast is famous for its history, scenic beauty, water activities, and relaxation. The Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach has been named the number one beach on the America’s Best Beaches List for 2007. The designation was made by international beach expert Stephen Leatherman, who is known as "Dr. Beach." He is identified as one of the foremost authorities on beach quality and has gained international notoriety for his annual list of the best beaches in America, which he has compiled since 1991. For the first time, a beach outside of Hawaii or Florida claimed the top spot on Dr. Beach’s celebrated list.

TOP 10 BEACHES – 2007
1. Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach - Outer Banks, North Carolina
2. Caladesi Island State Park - Dunedin/Clearwater, Florida
3. Coopers Beach - Southampton, New York
4. Hanalei Beach - Kauai, Hawaii
5. Coast Guard Beach - Cape Cod, Massachusetts
6. Hamoa Beach - Maui, Hawaii
7. Main Beach - East Hampton, New York
8. Coronado Beach - San Diego, California
9. Lighthouse Point Park - Daytona Beach, Florida
10. Siesta Beach - Sarasota, Florida

Ocracoke is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Area that visitors enjoy as a respite from hectic, everyday life. Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic Ocean surround the island, making it accessible only by boat, ferry, or air. This remote location is inviting to visitors looking for a quiet place to swim, fish, surf, or explore. Ocracoke was once a favorite haunt of Blackbeard the Pirate and the location of his demise.

ACC Basketball

I am a lifelong, diehard Duke Basketball fan. However, I will try to be fair and unbiased as I post tidbits about ACC basketball (it'a a way of life here in N.C.) that may not have made the headlines. Here's one for example...Well, what do you know? It just happens to contain good news for us Dukies! :-)

Duke PG Greg Paulus has been cleared to begin full workouts. He suffered a broken foot last season, but played the full schedule before having surgery after the season.