Author Archives: Fred Stiening

The haiku contest is inspired by the Countess and I watching this video of Robin Palley, who the Countess worked with at newspapers in Philadelphia. Robin went on to be one of the early participants in WebMD during the late … Continue reading →

83% of cell towers in Puerto Rico are still not functioning. Details are sparse, but logical reasons for lack of service are destruction of the tower, no electricity, no backhaul (the way your phone and cell data reach the Internet … Continue reading →

NASDAQ has made its determination that Cumulus Media no longer qualifies to trade as a NASDAQ listed stock. Not only did the reverse stock split fail to keep the stock above $1 a share, the capitalization (price x #shares) is … Continue reading →

If you haven’t heard yet, another German supermarket operator is invading America, joining Aldi’s and Trader Joe’s (founded by brothers but split apart by the second generation over whether or not to sell cigarettes) The new retailer is already a … Continue reading →

Historical research on African-American families during slavery shows that: A) Family ties weren’t important in African cultures where the slaves ancestors’ originated; consequently, family bonds were never strong among slaves. B) Two-parent families were extremely rare during the slave period. … Continue reading →

According to Tom Taylor’s newsletter, newly reconfirmed FCC chairman Ajit Pai is planning to end the Main Studio rule on October 24th. The rule required that every commercial and TV radio station have a physical presence inside or near the … Continue reading →

“You never think that last time you seen somebody could actually be the last time you see them” WSOC TV: Police arrest teenager accused in Charlotte’s 69th homicide near JCSU I have been in that parking lot once to turn … Continue reading →

The predictable has happened as Democrats wake up: https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/las-vegas-shooting/angry-democrats-demand-action-guns-after-las-vegas-shooting-n806561 The shooter had no criminal record He used 10 rifles at long distance, not handguns He did not use a silencer Automatic weapons are already tightly controlled How did he get … Continue reading →

WBTV TV: Are 345 diversity and social justice courses at UNCC too much? 345 diversity classes at University of North Carolina – Charlotte? Cited Breitbart Story Why did it take Breitbart to get the Charlotte media asking this question? UNCC … Continue reading →