984 Overlay Brews Again
Remember the days back in 2001 when the utilities commission was planning 10-digit dialing and an overlay area code for the Triangle? Well, it’s back. The growth of cell phones, OnStar, security systems, and other objects demanding more cell network numbers is gobbling up all of the available 919 numbers.
TBJ has a good story
covering this and explains why the issued died for a period.
NC Named #3 for Business
The newest rankings are in from Chief Executive magazine and we’ve moved up from last year’s #4 ranking to the #3 spot for business. We wearned a B+ for both "Taxation and Regulation" and "Workforce Quality" and an A- for "Living Environment". Texas and Nevada ranked #1 and #2, respectively.
"Our State" Magazine’s 75 Things We Should All Do
The new issue of
Our State
magazine features "75 Things Every North Carolinian Should Do." They’ve published a
.pdf version of the fun-looking list
complete with links and/or addresses and phone numbers. Maybe I’ll put a copy in my car!
Unfortunately one of North Carolina’s best-kept secrets didn’t make the list; the massive blimp hangar at Elizabeth City ( map it ). The website discoverec.org describes the treasure as:
Lighter-than-air ships have had a major impact on Elizabeth City’s history and economy. It is not uncommon to see Monster.com, Sanyo, Fuji Film, and other blimps flying high above the city as they make their way to the US Naval Blimp Hangar. Visitors wishing to tour the facility will get the opportunity to learn about the Navy’s lighter-than-air history in Elizabeth City as well as view the company’s plant. Tours are held on Wednesdays at 3PM and run 30-45 minutes. All tours need to be arranged ahead of time.
What would have made your list?
Raleigh Ranks As Third Most Wired City
Forbes Magazine has released its 2008 survey of America’s most wired U.S. cities , and Raleigh ranks #3. The list is based on the percentage of internet users with high-speed access, access to public hot spots, and variety of ISPs.
Raleigh Ranks #9 For Jobs
Forbes Magazine ranked Raleigh as its 9th best city for jobs in America , a list the city topped in 2007. The list is compiled by equally weighing five data points for each of the US’ biggest 100 cities. Raleigh ranked 54th in Median Household Income, 22nd in Unemployment, 23rd in Income Growth, 46th in Cost of Living, and 19th in Job Growth. Atlanta, #4, was the only other southern city in the top 10.
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