Smart phones are quickly elbowing aside basic point-and-shoot cameras as the device of choice for sharing everyday experiences. In Consumer Reports recent tests of 45 smart phone cameras, the T-Mobile G2x, $250, stood out with very good still images ov…
Month: June 2011
Deus in machina – a construct of self determination
I truly appreciate the thought process of Randy Voller in his latest post. Drawing criticism, as he does, and support form his father, he employs a broad philosophical analysis to frame political discussion. I love references to classics and the foundi…
Taking care of the environment is no longer a fringe issue
In Chatham Chatlist #4070, Dan Marley asked, “Does anyone think that these groups: Chatham Citizens for Effective Communities, the Deep River Clean Water Society, the Haw River Assembly, the Friends of the Rocky River and the Sierra Club Orange-Chath…
Our tough luck experiences with CenturyLink
We complained to CenturyLink that the bill comes five days before it is due. They told us “tough”, pay it and pay it on time. We have constantly complained that they will not provide DSL service to our area of several subdivisions and private homes and…
Spam-A-Lot
How to safely relocate copperheads and other snakes
I have moved several copperheads out of my garden this way. I hope this information will prove to be helpful.
Carolina Advanced Digital named one of Top 300 Small Businesses of the South
On June 23, Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc. (CAD), an engineering company focused on IT infrastructure, management and security solutions, was recognized by Business Leader Media as one of the Top 300 Small Businesses of the South at the awards ceremon…
This week at Chatham Community Library
The Chatham Library summer reading program is in full swing. Check the library web page for all the details.
Galloway Ridge at Fearrington names new executive director
The Board of Directors of Galloway Ridge, Inc. announces the appointment of Heather Rusnak as the organization’s new Executive Director. The Board of Directors and their management company, CRSA, conducted a widespread and intense national search for t…
Haw River water quality continues to improve
Debates on recent changes in Chatham County bureaucracy raise the question of the actual state of the water in the Haw River. Considering the alarmist warnings that the changes will degrade water quality, the future promises to continue the improvement…