North Carolina Magazine 
Index for October 1999

Cover Story
Fall Getaways
As if fall’s bounty of natural beauty isn’t enough to lure any traveler, the season’s milder temperatures also make it a great time of year to hit the fairways. Bill Hensley offers advice on fall vacation destinations from the mountains to the coast.

T e c h n o l o g y
Flip Phones
Phone companies offer such a wide array of cellular phones and service plans that choosing can be confusing and time-consuming. We talked to the major carriers in the state to help you select a plan that best suits your business needs.

E x e c u t i v e P r o f i l e
Abdul Sm Rasheed of NCCDI
The founder of the North Carolina Community Development Initiative, Abdul Rasheed does good deeds and good business in his approach to help the state’s less fortunate communities. More than a job, finding ways to alleviate poverty is a calling he pursues with passion.

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