Cities across the country are in a frenzied competition for Google's attention. The company is offering to install supercharged Internet service in the winning community. Durham - home to the Research Triangle Park - wants in on the action. Indeed, we're a perfect fit! (Vice President Biden was here today visiting Durham's Cree Inc. - a leader in LED development and manufacturing.)
Several hundred Durhamites converged on the field at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park this afternoon. The photo tells the story...
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Those human letters make an important statement about the Bull City. We understand it's about more than bits, bytes and bandwidth. Technology connects and empowers PEOPLE. Note to Google: Put Durham on your high fiber diet!