Joy riding
The next time you plan to publish an article on riding the bus in Charlotte (“Diary of a CATS rider” by Cheris Hodges, April 9) you should, like, totally assign such a task to a different writer.
Maybe find a writer who is a bit more mature? Maybe find a writer who will bother to wake up on time? Maybe find a writer who will check the bus schedules and plan their route to work before hopping on the first bus they see at a bus stop?
I have been riding the bus for a while and have had none of the problems your writer has had. The noise and talking your writer describes as the norm is not that much of a problem.
I’ve never been late to work. I have been late going home twice, but that was only because on both occasions, speeding/reckless drivers had caused accidents and completely closed a part of Providence Road.
Congratulations, Creative Loafing! You’ve missed a great opportunity to try to encourage people to reduce our reliance on oil!
— Bryan Askew, Charlotte
Diary of a happy reader
After reading your article on the diary of a (mad) CATS rider (“Diary of a CATS rider,” April 9) I had to let you know it was great!
I was thumbing through Creative Loafing at work and happened to read your story. It was so funny, I laughed out loud! I could so relate to your experiences, as can anyone who has ever used our public transportation system.
Anyway, it was such a good piece, I had to share it with some of my co-workers, who also got a good laugh! I normally don’t take the time to read a lot of articles that may be interesting but this time I’m sure glad I did. Thanks for the laughs. It made my day.
— Dixie Sullivan, Charlotte
A-Maize-ing Corn
The book review “Eat your greens: Michael Pollan answers the omnivore’s dilemma“ (by Tricia Childress, March 26) may mislead consumers about high fructose corn syrup.
New research continues to confirm that high fructose corn syrup is safe and no different from other common sweeteners like sugar and honey.
High fructose corn syrup is a natural sweetener and has the same number of calories as sugar. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted high fructose corn syrup “Generally Recognized as Safe” status for use in food, and reaffirmed that ruling in 1996 after thorough review.
High fructose corn syrup offers numerous benefits, too. It keeps foods fresh. It enhances fruit and spice flavors. It retains moisture in bran cereals and helps keep breakfast bars moist.
Consumers can see the latest research and learn more at www.HFCSfacts.com.
— Audrae Erickson
president, Corn Refiners Association
This article appears in Apr 30 – May 6, 2008.
