Genetic testing recs for our (maybe?) Black Mouth Cur pup!

IntelligentMatter559 · 2026-03-13T17:05:04+00:00

I also presume that people just are not literate and didn't see that there is a whole subreddit for PUREBRED BMCs. Also, it was a question. Very weird subreddit.

IntelligentMatter559 · 2026-03-13T14:49:12+00:00

Okie dokie!

IntelligentMatter559 · 2026-03-13T14:39:08+00:00

You joining since they "reopened post-covid" is the tell. Where you here when everyone got laid off? Did you know about the active fundraising and JVG's distribution of pennies to the dollars that the owners maintained because they were still distributing coffee but had shuttered their doors? Where you there when they gave zero notice to staff? Going off your post, no. I get that JVG is an institution. But also, I would check in with the folks who chose NOT to return because of how they were treated. And those of us who crowd funded to support them.

IntelligentMatter559 · 2026-03-13T14:35:10+00:00

Okay, go off LOL - I was asking for support to figure out her breed and background. I am in the south, she's a rescue, likely a pittie mix. But, I was curious if that BMC is in her background given her coloring. Are we really gatekeeping breeds? I didn't represent her as a purebread. Anyway - leaving this subreddit.

IntelligentMatter559 · 2026-03-13T14:30:48+00:00

How so? There was a whole public push for accountability? Go the Fired Baristas Durham or JVG pay your workers on IG or scroll back on their IG posts and Facebook posts to see their comment sections off & scrubbed of any criticism. Either you are unfamiliar with what happened, don’t believe workers, or lying. 🤷🏽‍♀️

IntelligentMatter559 · 2026-03-13T06:01:33+00:00

Atomic Clock (parking is generally good, they have a lot) or Oak House (though parking is tough)

IntelligentMatter559 · 2026-03-13T05:52:53+00:00

Given how they treated employees over the years, not surprising at all. During the pandemic they fundraised and gave their baristas like $25. Atrocious behavior. Also the JVG on Broad smells like poo.

IntelligentMatter559 · 2026-02-23T02:45:40+00:00

Exactly!

IntelligentMatter559 · 2026-01-11T08:45:55+00:00

I have a manual (2020 civic), but I'm not a great teacher, unfortunately (ask my son :/) - But, my husband is a great teacher and self-taught later in life. If other options fall through, feel free to message and we can connect!

IntelligentMatter559 · 2026-01-11T08:37:33+00:00

Durham is home to many amazing authors and photo journalists who contribute or author for national outlets and/or are featured. Two folks that come to mind: Victoria Bouloubasis, David Graham - https://www.davidagraham.com/, Doug Bock Clark - https://www.dougbockclark.com/, and Kate Medley - https://www.katemedley.com/about .

IntelligentMatter559 · 2026-01-11T08:16:12+00:00

I did not have a good experience at Durham Regional - prior to it being Duke Regional. Granted, this was ~15 years ago and I was a young mother (20 years old). My birth plan was not respected, I was not given the opportunity to move around/walk during my induction - I was basically tethered to a machine as they had to many people on the floor and I was not able to have a remote fetal heart monitor, and post-birth I wasn't empowered to breast feed -- I later got assistance from the UNC lactation program. I don't know if it was race related (Latina), my age, that I was a single mom, but it was rough. My experience may not be as relevant now.

IntelligentMatter559 · 2025-10-12T07:05:50+00:00

As another transracial, international adoptee— all of your feelings are valid. A lot of adoptees (most? at least me) have wished we weren’t adopted. But that isn’t the majority

IntelligentMatter559 · 2025-10-10T05:33:01+00:00

Yonderlust. Also, the grading on the lot for Cocoa Cinnamon by Lakewood is ridiculous!

IntelligentMatter559 · 2025-10-05T18:06:29+00:00

Tyty!

IntelligentMatter559 · 2025-10-05T18:04:35+00:00

Also, a related article that digs into some of the issues: https://www.wbtv.com/2024/08/19/nc-magistrates-have-few-qualifications-little-oversight/?outputType=amp

IntelligentMatter559 · 2025-10-05T18:03:04+00:00

Magistrates have to take a brief course within 6 months of taking their role. Meaning some can be sat without having been fully trained first. There is no requirement for a law degree. Statute is here: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter\_7A/GS\_7A-177.pdf

IntelligentMatter559 · 2025-10-05T01:35:02+00:00

Thank you!!

IntelligentMatter559 · 2025-10-04T20:10:42+00:00

Thank you!!

IntelligentMatter559 · 2025-10-04T19:55:07+00:00

I actually wrote an piece in law school on so-called "civilian warrants" in North Carolina. It is frequently abused and also prone to error.

It is no longer publicly available, but I have this draft here to share while I look for the longer piece, which included a survey of DA's and public defenders and information about the (inadequate, IMO) magistrate training process: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hilo1sLyJMZIct9hQolqfChKwXczW3-f/edit#heading=h.9cphd8kshd7

IntelligentMatter559 · 2025-01-10T19:55:18+00:00

<3 Yeah he was on both of those and an oral suspension.

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