Raleigh was just named by Fast Company as a Fast City…one of “30 urban centers that are shaping our future”. FC says: “This region wrote the original recipe for high-tech clusters: Start with careful planning, add a warm business climate, and top with a high quality of life. But don’t forget the brains. Three big […]
As many of you know, my friend and colleague George Smith was killed on June 4 when a vehicle crossed over the unprotected median of I-40 in Wake County. Last week, a similar crossover accident occurred – less than 5 miles from the original scene, also on the westbound lanes of I-40. Please sign the […]
Raleigh was recently designated as the third hottest job market in the USA by Business 2.0…Charlotte was fourth. From Business 2.0’s Raleigh Ranking: “Raleigh-Durham remains America’s top region for tech workers–and is expected to keep expanding faster than other tech hubs like Boston, San Francisco, and Seattle. Last year the metro matched the job-creation record […]
This morning, the Duke community dedicated a planting bed in the Sarah P. Duke Gardens to my colleague and friend, George Smith. We lost George on June 4, a little over 3 weeks ago (see related entry below). George loved the Duke Gardens and it was a fitting tribute to honor him permanently in this […]
From today’s USA TODAY, here’s a link to save $20 off any $60 purchase at the Sharper Image (can be used online, in-store, or by phone)! Enjoy Free $20 Coupon
One week ago today, an unthinkable chain of events occurred. I left for work, as usual, out of our subdivision and onto I-40 West. Before leaving, I ran back into the house looking for my gym clothes and the XM Radio that arrived the Friday before. As a result, I was running about 5 minutes […]
I know…the mile high club has a better ring to it! But, I logged my 100th running mile with my Nike + iPod this morning! Since I’ve only been tracking miles this way for a few months, I would guess that I’ve probably tallied up close to 1000 miles since moving to NC (of course, […]
A historic power sharing agreement between the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Fein took effect today in Northern Ireland. I hope this will mark the beginning of a new era for Ireland, only to be improved upon by generations to come. CBS News – Historic N. Ireland Deal Becomes Reality
USA TODAY reports that AA is rolling out portable entertainment devices as an alternative to traditional seatback units. If only this could also receive and display the flight path, position, and outside temperature like the regular systems…I would be happy! The unreleased movie content is a great idea to win over those who already have […]
The unlimited culinary delights of the R. David Thomas Center buffet during MBA class weekends at Duke finally took its toll on my waistline. I gained somewhere between 10 and 15 pounds since the start of the program a little over a year ago! Needless to say, I need to shed these pounds to avoid […]