WHITE, Rodney - Southern States - Carrboro

Rodney WHITE, one of the people of Chapelboroham.

"The Research Triangle: From Tobacco Road to Global Prominence - William M. Rohe" - Amazon

Probably a great book, but a little expensive and on Kindle version.

"Study Finds Higher Number of Pedestrians Hurt by Bikes" - NYTimes.com

I wonder what happens here?

USPS

The PO in Carrboro closes at 4 and when I tried to use the automatic machine inside for a certified letter, it kicked me out twice and I could not make it work. They need to do better despite the challenges that the institution is facing.

"Town of Chapel Hill Economic Development · Open for Business"

It's always surprising to me that the stuff on this site always gets pushed to people out0-of-town and rarely affirmatively shared with those of us who live here.

Whether this will bring more business is hard to say. It is not likely to hurt, but it is a small tool in doing a very big job.

"Has kudzu met its match in tiny bugs that feast on the vine?" - jacksonville.com

Lots of bugs threatening us, from the one linked above to this one.

Cellphones while driving

My prediction is that nothing meaningful will come of this during the meeting this evening, and I decided it was not worth the effort. If stupid people assume the risks and accept the consequences of driving and using a cellphone at the same time, I guess it's just up to the rest of us to try to stay out of their way.

Here is the result:

"Regulate Cell Phones by Operators of Motor Vehicles: The Council voted to pursue enactment of a local ordinance to regulate the use of cell phones while driving. Next, the Council requested a full report on the issues related to detection of violations, enforcement and other issues. Town Attorney Ralph Karpinos said he would request an opinion from the NC Attorney General on the authority of a municipality to regulate the use of cell phones by motor vehicle operators on Town streets and State highways within the municipality. If the Council wishes to pursue the matter further, it would call a public hearing to receive further public input."

I wonder if the draft is due this decade or the next? Can you imagine how long this will languish before going anywhere?