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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Today's Top Five / News Today's Top 5: Tuesday
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 8:00 AM
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Dec. 30, 2008 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Claire Lynch at McGlohon Theatre
• The Avett Brothers at Belk Theater
• Figure-drawing sessions at Green Rice Gallery
• Art Exhibit Simply Red at Ciel Gallery
• TuneUp Tuesdays at Whisky River
Monday, December 29, 2008
News Does "Living in public housing" = "Having EVERYTHING handed to you?"
Posted By Karen Shugart on Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 5:06 PM
No.
Back when Mayor Pat McCrory was running against state Rep. Beverly Earle for reelection, he spoke at an east Charlotte meeting about his hope that Section 8 recipients would have to work if they wanted government benefits.
Today, The Charlotte Observer reported that the Charlotte Housing Authority is going to implement such requirements on public housing residents. (Many residents already are required to work, for what it's worth.) It's a common-sense idea, to be sure, but I'm shocked by the vitriol in the comments section. I shouldn't be surprised: hatred of the welfare class is practically an American tradition. No one likes a lazy shit, but sheesh! Take a gander at some of these doozies:
Honestly- the solution is to take a state with little population and set up a giant camp for all the able bodied people who seem to need constant assistance- give 'em a cot, 3 meals a day and a dose of birth control. Set up TV's for them. Just get them far away from all of us who work hard and have to deal with their stupidity.
I think this NEEDS to be done!!! Nothing pisses me off more than people living for free who are capable of working [just lazy] meanwhile I pay for their living expenses! If you can't afford 15 kids, don't have 15 kids. I am 22 years old, own my own home [$236,000] and am trying to go to school full time as well as working full time and cannot get ANY grants or aid because MY PARENTS make too much although my parents stopped paying for my stuff 8 years ago!!! How come people who CHOOSE not to better their lives and go to work/school get EVERYTHING handed to them but the people who choose TO better their lives with as little assistance as possible can't get help when they need it?
Incidentally, anyone who's spent time in public housing can attest that living there — even at a reduced rate or, horrors, for free — isn't exactly getting "EVERYTHING handed to them." Just sayin'.
I'd rather pay for birth control and neutering than their housing. Less babies = less crime and less welfare recipients.
Sigh.
(As an aside, here's two perspectives from two groups, liberal and conservative, on how federal tax dollars have been spent in recent years: The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and The Heritage Foundation.
Food / News NYE dinner deals
Posted By Tricia Childress on Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Here's a look at some dinner deals at area restaurants this New Year's Eve:
Global, 3520 Torrington way, has a $72 -per-person (not inclusive of tax and gratuity), six-course menu, including an entree choice of braised beef or grouper sous vide with a glass of champagne. Two seatings available at 5:30 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. 704-248-0866.
Max’s Ally (355 John Galt Way in Afton Village, Concord) has three dinner packages ranging from $45 to $70 for two and will feature a performance by Hannibal the magician. Children’s menus are also available. 704-721-6297.
Sonoma Modern America, at 100 North Tryon (Bank of America building), has a $35-per-person, three-course dinner, including an entree choice of grilled New York Strip, five-spice grilled Scottish salmon, pan-roasted dry-pack scallops, spinach and butternut risotto or breast of chicken with goat cheese. Free valet parking. 704-332-1132.
On Mama Ricotta’s (601 South Kings Drive) a la carte menu for New Year’s Eve are Italian Wedding Soup, Balsamic Sage and Citrus Grilled Boneless Pork Chops ($17), and Bisteca Florentine ($22). 704-343-0148.
For more New Year's Eve dinner choices, check out CL's Guide to NYE.
Today's Top Five / News Today's Top 5: Monday
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Dec. 29, 2008 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• North Mississippi Allstars at Visulite Theatre
• Defending the Caveman at Booth Playhouse
• Circus! exhibition at Discovery Place
• Find Your Muse Open Mic at The Evening Muse
• The Monday Night All-Stars at Double Door Inn
Friday, December 26, 2008
Boomer with Attitude / News Lord, I'm on my way . . . to Obama Land
Posted By John Grooms on Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 12:09 PM
I can't help it, this time I have to join the crowd — especially when it seems to be the country's fastest growing group. Nearly everyone, and I mean everyone, is going to Washington, D.C., for Obama's inauguration — and they're blogging about it, too! How can I resist the tide? So, OK, here I go with my own, personal, fascinating-to-everyone-else, Obama inauguration blog. Umm, well, let's see, I haven't really planned to go to DC yet, so I don't have any "we're sharing rooms with ..." stories, and, um, I bet the traffic jams will be at near-Satanic levels, so I won't have any great car trip stories to tell, other than the one about getting skinned by a car rental agency that could sense a pack of lemmings a month away. Getting into clubs or restaurants will be pretty much impossible, so I doubt anything much will happen there. Hmm, let me think about this inauguration trip some more, and I'll get back to you. In the meantime, I hope Christmas was good for you. But don't worry — I'll report to you later on all my new inauguration plans that you're dying to hear about.
The N Word / News Obamamania
Posted By Nsenga Burton on Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 8:13 AM
If I get one more phone call from someone asking about what "we" are doing for Barack Obama's inauguration, I'll scream. "We" are not doing anything and no you cannot stay with me or my family during the inauguration. Why? Because we're all getting the hell out of dodge. Why? D.C. could barely handle All-Star weekend which only had 1/2 million people in attendance, so how in the world do they expect to manage an anticipated 6 million? Businesses including bars and restaurants will be open until 5 a.m. Traffic is already beastly; you have to buy metrocards in advance for the week of the inauguration; D.C. is already off the hook -- still. Sounds like a recipe for disaster to me, which is why I will be watching this historic moment from my living room in North Carolina.
Today's Top Five / News Today's Top 5: Friday
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 8:00 AM
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Dec. 26, 2008 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Belmont Playboys at Snug Harbor
• Old School Carolina presents A Return to the Classics at ALIVE
• Rocker Mitch Easter at Milestone
• WWE Smackdown Live! at Time Warner Cable Arena
• A Vicious Christmas at The Garden and Gun Club
Thursday, December 25, 2008
News Xmas help for avoidant personality types
Posted By Karen Shugart on Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 2:36 PM
Sick of your family yet? Check out these stories:
Obama's campaign-trail declaration that America must "lead the world in battling immediate evils and promoting the ultimate good" doesn't bode well for folks looking to the end of American Empire. (The American Conservative)
The Times of London features this week's New Feminists Like Lipstick Article™ (The Times)
Sarah Palin would have loved to talk to reporters during the campaign. (Human Events)
Still doubt Cheney is a war criminal? (Andrew Sullivan)
Today's Top Five / News Today's Top 5- Thursday
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 8:00 AM
It's Christmas. Shouldn't you be spending time with your family and loved ones instead of perusing our blog? If you REALLY need to get away though, here are the top 5 events going on in Charlotte today, Dec. 25.
• Christmas. Watch A Christmas Story marathon on TBS. "You'll shoot your eye out kid!"
• 3rd Annual Rudder X-Mas Day party at Rusty Rudder, 8 p.m.
• Christmas party at ALIVE in NoDa, 9:30 p.m.
• Queen City Xmas Night Bash at Breakfast Club, 10 p.m.
• Or just grab a drink at Buckhead Saloon
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Food / News Food news (Wed., Dec. 24)
Posted By Tricia Childress on Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Pewter Bistro chef and co-owner Geoff Bragg is teaching culinary arts at Seigle Avenue Partners after-school program.
New on the menu at Cantina 1511 are Filet Mignon Tacos ($14), Enchiladas Tradicionales with chicken and Oaxaca cheese ($10 to $12), and Pescado Yucatan: grilled fish with spicy habanero pico de gallo($13 to $18). 1511 East Boulevard and 7708 Rea Road.
