I'm not off work today (go telecommuting), but it sounds like a lot of you are. What's going on out there?
I'm not off work today (go telecommuting), but it sounds like a lot of you are. What's going on out there?
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Winter Weather Update -
Winter Weather Update - Morning Roadway Conditions - Chapel Hill
blog software question
This question has nothing to do with the weather.I've found that when a thread extends past 1 page, clicking on the link will no longer take me directly to the comment. Normally, I use Firefox, but I've also tried IE and had the same problem. Is there a setting I need to adjust or is this a problem with the blogging software?
Comment pagination
Drupal (the software that runs this site) breaks the comments into multiple pages when they cross a certain threshold. Unfortunately, it's not smart about making the comment's permalink reflect this.
In OP's case the default is 90 comments per page. But registered users can change this setting by selecting your own preferences at the top of the comment section (bottom of the post).
On a related note, the rich text editing tools that usually appear at the top of the box where we compose comments and posts has recently disappeared for me. Are others still seeing it?
Thanks
That solves the problem. I still see the rich text editing tools (FireFox 3.0.6).
Roads OK - Drivers Cautious
I drove the backroad (Old Erwin) to Durham this morning around 9AM. It was for the most part reasonably clear but a few spots still had some ice/snow on them. Traffic was light but tended to back up a little behind the occasional 'super-cautious' driver. Was 27F on the way in which means if it stays cold (as predicted) the roads will refreeze where they aren't salted. Tomorrow will be problematic (black ice) if people get overconfident with what they think are clear roads. If everyone who needs to be out (I did; two grant applications due in by tomorrow) takes their time and thinks about what they are doing we should have a minimum of accidents. Drive Safely!
Orange County Government Offices Closed
From Orange County:
Really mundane question on a really beautiful morning
Anyone know if Monday trash collection will take place?
Yes, there's Monday trash collection.
Murphy's Law: if you're wondering whether trash will be collected on a snowy morning, the trash truck will come by just as you're pulling on boots to take the trash barrel out, "just in case."
Yep
Trash pick-up in Carrboro as of one minute ago ... business as usual after our Public Works people worked all night clearing snow. They're running an hour or so behind of schedule, for understandable reasons. The same folks operate the town's one or two snow plows, which I think hook onto the heavy trucks they use for other purposes depending on circumstances. I'm not sure if TOC has salt-applying machinery.
Flight Canceled from RDU to Boston
But I found another one later in the day so I should still be able to make it to Boston in time to register for the licence even if a days worth of plans are lost.
Looking Glass Boutique and Cafe
Anyone know anything about when the new Looking Glass Boutique and Cafe will open on W. Main St in Carrboro, next to the sort-of new Cycle9?
Or what they will be serving?
Closed session rescheduled
This just in from Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools:
Town of Chapel Hill Overnight Preparations
Another update:
Road conditions
The latest: