New Study Validates the “Six Degrees of Separation”

BBC NEWS | Technology | Study revives six degrees theory.

 

Flat Earthers Exist?

BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | Do they really think the earth is flat?

 

Four-lane Maybank proposal losing momentum | TheDigitel.com

The City’s proposal to build a network of secondary roads instead of expanding Maybank Hwy got a lot of support.  Its great that people are finally realizing the law of deminishing returns when it comes to road expansion.  Interconnectivity is the key.Four-lane Maybank proposal losing momentum | TheDigitel.com

 

The state of biking in Charleston | TheDigitel.com

To sum it up in a sentence: “Biking in the Charleston region is very difficult, but improving. But there are warning signs.”

The Charleston City Paper recently did an excellent write up of where Charleston and South Carolina stand in safely securing passage for bikers. The article’s good, if very lengthy (and rightfully so), but the paper never really draws it all together.

So, here’s what’s been going on:

A new law aims to protect cyclist from harassment. It offers tougher penalties for yelling, buzzing, or hitting bikers. Read more.
The plans for Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant could very likely remove parts of existing bike lanes. Read more.
A new law allows cyclist (amongst other two-wheeled vehicles) to skip red lights if they won’t turn. Read more.
A Charleston bike co-op has been created, hoping to bring awareness, educate bikers, and be a bit of a rallying call. They’ll also help you learn how to work on your bike. Read more.
A new walking and bike path on East Bay helps connect bikes coming off the Cooper River Bridge to downtown, reflecting a general move towards more bike paths in the area. Read more.
Charleston Moves continues to promote biking as part of the groups overall strategy. Read more.
Critical Mass bike rides continue in hopes of drawing more awareness of bikers in town. Read more.
An unsolicited master plan for walkers and bikers in Charleston, is being done by a Clemson master’s program student. The one thing we know for sure that’s in it for us is his Google Map of bike racks in the area. Read more.

Keep up with bike-related stories in Charleston on out topic page. One really great thing the City Paper offered was a map of existing bike routes and could-be routes. See it here (all the way at the bottom).

In 2003, South Carolina had 12 bicycle fatalities, 2.9 cyclist fatalities per million residents, making it the 7th highest in the and U.S. and 40 percent more than the U.S. average of 2.1.

Being the 7th worst state in the nation is a good call to action

 

God Bless the Brits…..I’m an older Heathcliff, says PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7499612.stm

BBC NEWS | UK | UK Politics | I’m an older Heathcliff, says PM

 

Charleston named No. 4 city in U.S., Canada | TheDigitel.com

Charleston named No. 4 city in U.S., Canada | TheDigitel.com

 

Confrontation escalates between Iran and Israel | csmonitor.com

OK, I’m scared…

“I do think the next four to five months represent a period of danger, but that danger is far more likely to come … from Israel rather than the US.”

Efraim Inbar, head of the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar Ilan University, near Tel Aviv, says “We’re on a course for clashes already…. Our military is preparing for military action, and everybody knows it already,” says Mr. Inbar, noting that several factors will influence Israel’s calculations.

“There’s an enrichment process clock, there’s an American elections clock, and our own political system’s clock,” says Inbar. “Frankly, I don’t believe that diplomacy works at this stage…. From my understanding, the Iranians are very keen to get the bomb. Only military action can prevent them from completing their uranium enrichment facilities.”

Confrontation escalates between Iran and Israel | csmonitor.com

 

Network of streets favored Consultants recommend dropping 4-lane proposal

What a shock, connectivity is the way to solve traffic congestion!Network of streets favored Consultants recommend dropping 4-lane proposal

 

P&C: Bauer gets a little bit Smart(er) behind wheel

“They want to know about the gas mileage (36 miles per gallon in town; 41 on the highway) and how much it costs (he paid about $15,300).”

Does this sound like an add for smart cars to anyone else? Maybe if more public figures start driving them it will become a more fashionable car to drive, which would be a good thing.

 

Still no decision on James Island Incorporation, still waiting on the Judge to decide so that appeals can start…

Charleston, SC Latest Local News: James Is., Charleston still await ruling on incorporation