Ok, so this has nothing to do with politics at all, but in support of both Charlotte’s reputation and my personal music affiliations, I can’t think of a time when I was any more excited than right now. On May 13, the Fillmore Charlotte will host three of my favorite bands….Nightwish, Delain, and Sabaton. These […]
The first shot across the bow for domination of Presidential politics in North Carolina visited my inbox yesterday. I received an email from Theresa Kostrzewa touting former Florida Governor Jeb Bush. Kostrzewa is a 19 year veteran of NC politics currently working for Capital Results, a “full-service public affairs and business consulting firm with offices in the state […]
On Valentines Day hundreds of local runners and people who look good in their underwear, took part in a mile ish run to raise money for the Childrens Tumor Foundation. Thirty-five cities in the US took part along with three cities in Australia. Charlottes first undie run raised over $94000. Photos by Gle Simmons with […]
The Pineville Parks and Recreation Department sponsored the 39th annual Seniors’ Valentine dinner on Friday February 13th. Entertainment was provided by Charlotte area Magician Bryan Saint. A King and Queen were elected by the dinner guests: Queen for 2015 was Martha Donahue and the King for 2015 was Larry Warren. Photos by Glen Simmons with […]
There isn’t any doubt that the IMF imposed austerity programs have been a leading cause of the deterioration of the Greek’s standard of living and the subsequent violent social unrest. Unfortunately the new government is most shortsightedly confusing the symptoms with the disease. Rather than face the harsh realities of bankruptcy, enduring the pain of […]
One can only guess what the NC Highway Patrol is telling their patrolmen these days or, for that matter, what type person they’re allowing to wear the uniform. I give you this example. Recently an acquaintance of mine was driving along NC 49 in Cabarrus County. A HP trooper moved into position in front of […]
Fox News Analyst and radical for individual rights “Capitalist Pig” Jonathan Hoenig will be Charlotte on Wednesday, February 25 to discuss “The End of Americanism…And How To Restore It”. Jonathan’s talk will be followed by a Q&A session. Doors open at 7:00 pm at the Charlotte Scottish Rite Temple at 4740 Randolph Road. Hoenig is a frequent […]
Republicans in the General Assembly are becoming ever more creative in figuring out ways to separate people from their money. First we are told that the state is “oh so broke” and only toll lanes and HOT lanes can possibly solve our nagging infrastructure problems. Now, the same folks are advocating for higher gas taxes, […]
I’d be willing to bet that the U.S. Constitution is not the #1 topic of your conversations today. It’s one of those things you take for granted, like the sunrise… it’s there supporting you, but you don’t think about it too much. What you don’t know is that the Constitution is very much the topic […]
The journal Science is one of the most prestigious and cited publications in all of academia. Itswebsite boasts of being “the world’s leading outlet for scientific news” and having “more than 100 of the world’s top scientists” on its Board of Reviewing Editors. These luminaries recently published a paper by a team of ecologists and […]
