On 17 July, 2008 the QBR will hold the the 10th Annual Harlem Book Fair.  It is one my favorite events. I really like the discussion panels they have each year. This is year is going to be particularly interesting because Tom DeWolf  of the DeWolf's of Bristol, Rhode Island is participating on a discussion panel.

Who is Tom DeWolf? Tom DeWolf is the cousin of Katrina Brown who is responsible for Traces of the Trade. which appeared on P.O.V. 24 June, 2008. Mr. DeWolf was on C-SPAN 14 January, 2008 discussing the book, his cousin's film and various other topics surrounding his family's involvement in the trade. I enjoyed the discussion of his book in Rhode Island in January and look forward to seeing the discussion panel at the Harlem Book Fair.

The C-SPAN link is Tom DeWolf discussing his book 14 January, 2008.  It is one hour and fifteen minutes long. Use the flash (red ) button to start the video.

That was the price of gallon of gasoline in Monterey, California in March. Although that price was in the hinterlands of Monterey, California it was pricey.

A couple days ago I was driving up and down El Camino Real on the peninsula this Friday and that $5.41a gallon migrated to San Mateo County. San Mateo County is one county south of San Francisco. I expect it soon within the City and County of San Francisco.

Is it time that governments rearrange their budgets from the bias toward highway transportation to mass transport like light rail?