On the first day of the new year, I was idly channel surfing across a broad spectrum of cable options when I stumbled on one called the “Speed Channel,” which was showing highlights of the Le Mans Cup and some unbelievable exhibitions of precision driving. Then I flipped to CBS, where the Chargers and Oakland
As someone who’s visited a good many cities, I must admit to having been quite favorably impressed by Charlotte, N.C. during my recent stay there. Sweet tea and southern hospitality were everywhere, but what most impressed me was the dynamic uptown business and restaurant district, with its successful blend of commercial and residential ambience. In
