Inquiring minds: if curiosity kills the cat, I'd better stick with dogs when it comes to understanding our state.

• Author: Mildenberg, David
• Position: Up Front

The older I get, the less I know. Each month our magazine gives a few hints, but the curious are never satisfied. So if you can answer these questions, would you please contact me?

Which is a better life: deal junkie or tenured professor? See page 14.

Is anyone surprised that Bojangles' stock has declined 15% since its May IPO, including underwriters Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Jefferies?

Why doesn't the UNC System hire Nido Qubein as president? See page 22.

Have you ever met someone who is glad they do not have health insurance?

Will the North Carolina Global TransPark look like a smart idea in 2025? See page 40.

Why do hospital rooms need to look more like Hiltons than Super 8s?

Who should pay for the Duke Energy coal-ash cleanup? See page 12.

Wouldn't a $500,000 annual wage cap on nonprofit CEOs, including university presidents, be smart policy?

Is it better to have 135 N.C. craft breweries or 500 jobs at a MillerCoors beer plant in Eden? See page 44.

Am I the only person who foolishly uses the same password on a dozen-some Internet accounts? See page 26.

Can you name a more influential North Carolina business leader who keeps a lower profile than Fred Klein? See page 48.

Shouldn't Mr. Richardson protect his star linebacker, saying...