Archive for September, 2005

Getting back in shape

Monday, September 5th, 2005

It’s a beautiful late summer day in North Carolina, gasoline costs $3.20 a gallon, and I reached a personal fitness milestone today, by biking 3 miles around the property in under 30 Minutes. Not that anyone rally cares, but that’s where I was at last Winter, when my bike broke (the free hub). It took […]

Two main gasoline pipelines back online

Sunday, September 4th, 2005

This should be good news for the petro-fuel users. Let’s hope it is reflected in the price at the pump soon: Two petroleum pipelines that supply gasoline and other fuels to the Triangle area have returned to service and are increasing their service to the region. Plantation Pipe Line Co. is up to 95 percent […]

Big uneasy reality

Saturday, September 3rd, 2005

BBC reporter Matt Wells nails it: The uneasy paradox which so many live with in this country – of being first-and-foremost rugged individuals, out to plunder what they can and paying as little tax as they can get away with, while at the same time believing that America is a robust, model society – has […]

Creative communications idea

Saturday, September 3rd, 2005

The Public Voicemail service by Air America Radio looks like a very creative solution to help people in disaster areas notify friends and family of their status – IF they know about it … Air America Radio’s Public Voicemail 1-866-217-6255 Air America Radio’s Public Voicemail is a way for disconnected people to communicate in the […]