If you can't take the heat ...
It's gettin' hot in here.
-- Nellie
It was good to see rain today, even though it won't dent the drought that grips all of North Carolina and is squeezing us dry.
But beggars can't be choosers.
Every precious drop is appreciated. Send more!
Meanwhile, the mandatory restrictions still apply in Greensboro and Gov. Easley is calling for at least voluntary restrictions throughout the state.
It could be worse. We could live in Japan.
In the quest to conserve energy and reduce pollution, the Japanese have embraced a movement to turn up their air conditioning in their workplaces, reports The Wall Street Journal (subscription required).
Some are turning their themostats as high as 86 degrees and forgoing dressier business attire for cooler (literally) casual dress.
Yet, their good intentions may not overcome the discomfort and irritability that come with the higher temperatures.
Not to mention lower productivity.
Turns out taking the heat in the workplace may not be so hot an idea after all.
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