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Biking from Matthews to Charlotte uptown 14 Replies

So, today was my 2nd attempt at biking from the downtown Matthews area to uptown Charlotte for work. Saturday, I rode in as a trial run and if you read my comments (see my blog), you'll note that I...

Tagged: transit, transportation, wellness, commute, bicycle

Started by Adam Brooks in Around the Potbellied Stove. Last reply by Adam Brooks 1 day ago.

What happened to Boardwalk Billy's ?

Anyone know what happened to Boardwalk Billy's on Sardis Rd. North, in Galleria complex ? Sign on door indicates they are closed/shut down indefinitely. Thanks, Don

Started by Don in Around the Potbellied Stove Aug 19.

Weddington Road Update

Here's a press release from the Town about Weddington Rd. In short, it is scheduled to reopen on Sunday 8/24 but expect delays through the rest of the year.

Tagged: delays, construction, road, weddington

Started by Carol Buie-Jackson in Matthews NC News Aug 19.

Weddington Road

Can someone out there give me an update on the delay-plagued Weddington Road-Culvert Repacement project. With school starting next Monday, I shudder to think of the traffic disaster in the making. ...

Started by David Schalk in Matthews NC News Aug 19.

8/13 is "Don't Drive Day" for the Charlotte area 1 Reply

Hey, I just saw this coming up for Wednesday. I am planning to bike in to uptown instead of driving. Anyhow, it’s late to do any real promo but consider passing the concept along. More info @ http...

Tagged: quality, air, transportation, transit, biking

Started by Adam Brooks in Around the Potbellied Stove. Last reply by Adam Brooks Aug 13.

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Daniel Sieberg of CBS reports about Roger Behm who was blind from birth. This product is called Brai…

Daniel Sieberg of CBS reports about Roger Behm who was blind from birth. This product is called Brainport. This sends electrical impulses to the tongue, using tiny cameras as eyes, essentially creating a picture for blind people. To see this amazing technology @ work, click here and be amazed! Continue

Posted by Keshav Bhat on August 21st, 2008 at 9:01am — No Comments (Add)

Technology for blind still too expensive

New technology can change the lives for many blind people, but much of it is still too expensive and inaccessible, according to the World Blind Union. The Union is having its annual assembly in Geneva, where new technology and accessibility issues are at the forefront. Even for those that are accessible, costs are prohibitive. As an example, Penny Hartin, CEO of the World Blind Union offered her own Nokia N82 cell phone, on which she had loaded speech and navigation programs. She pointed out, "S… Continue

Posted by Keshav Bhat on August 21st, 2008 at 8:56am — No Comments (Add)

Calif. says green cars need more noise pollution

Electric and hybrid vehicles may be better for the environment, but the California Legislature says they're bad for the blind. It has passed a bill to ensure that the vehicles make enough noise to be heard by visually impaired people about to cross a street. The measure would establish a committee to study the issue and recommend ways the vehicles could make more noise. The state Department of Motor Vehicles says more than 300,000 of the vehicles are on state roads. Officials say they don't k… Continue

Posted by Keshav Bhat on August 20th, 2008 at 3:27pm — No Comments (Add)

Village Emporium Group

I will be adding a group that we can all keep up with sales and promotions. Let me know if you have a booth and I'll make sure you're in the group.

Posted by Jill Lang on August 20th, 2008 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment (Add)

Videos

Look Out For The Cat Added by Jill Lang
Oliver Got a Haircut Added by Jill Lang
Native Plants for Balance Added by Carol Buie-Jackson

The Web: The Next 5,000 Days Added by Darryl Parker
Free Water Added by Carol Buie-Jackson
Spud-O-Matic Added by Carol Buie-Jackson

Community Gardens Grow Community Added by Darryl Parker
Urban Chickens London Added by Darryl Parker
Spring Migrants Added by Carol Buie-Jackson

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This Week on iMatthews Radio

July 16, 2008 - 05: Armed Forces Museum - Join us as we discuss with Bill Dixon and Pete McMurtrie the new Armed Forces Museum planned for Matthews.

June 11, 2008 - 04: Matthews Park & Rec with Jayson Johnston - Join us as we discuss the arts & culture community guided by the efforts of the Matthews Park & Rec department.

May 29, 2008 - Southern Living Magazine's editor Kim Cross gets The Dish on Charlotte and features the Matthews Community Farmer's Market. Please note this podcast will open in a separate window and may take a few minutes to load.

May 22, 2008 - 03: Matthews Community Farmer's Market - this week we sat down with Sammy Koenigsberg and Pauline Wood from the Matthews Community Farmer's Market. Started in 1990, the Farmer's Market has become a local institution. Learn how it did and where its going in the future.

April 30, 2008 - We took the week off, but NPR's Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins featured Matthews' own Adam Reed from Sante Restaurant this week discussing the challenges of starting and maintaining a restaurant in the Charlotte region.

April 23, 2008 - 02: Earth Day in Matthews - meet Carol Buie-Jackson and Debbie Foster and learn about the Cleaning & Greening of Matthews as well as the upcoming Earth Day celebration weekend.

April 16, 2008 - 01: The Matthews Record & iMatthews - a conversation with Jim & Janet Denk on their story with the Matthews Record and background on how iMatthews.com was created.

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