Category Archives: Totally random stuff

Proposal: Make Football a religion

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Fred Stiening

One way to understand a society is to see where it expends its resources to create monuments to be discovered by later generations of archeologists. Egypt built the pyramids. The Mayans built temples for human sacrifices. China built the Great … Continue reading →

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Breakfast of Champions

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Cheerwine is a local soft drink. It is fruity – tastes a little like Dr Pepper, but is based on the taste of black cherry. I found it for sale at the local Walmart, which understands its stores in Charlotte … Continue reading →

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Tajae & Devekico

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Not as catchy as Bonnie & Clyde or Thelma & Louise http://www.wbtv.com/story/24588399/police-arrest-two-people-in-connection-to-7-eleven-robberies-in-northeast-charlotte I wonder if the car had Onstar or they were stupid enough to take the employee’s cell phones? Since they apparently arrived at the 7-11 on foot, it’s … Continue reading →

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Insights into my father and radio

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Fred Stiening

My father would be 108 years old if he was still around. For CC and my stalker fan club, this is way too much information, but – who the hell cares at this point? In 1975, I was off at … Continue reading →

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Snowing in hell

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Fred Stiening

If you were thinking of relocating your business to Charlotte because people say it doesn’t snow here, think again!

Posted in Art's Big Adventure, North Carolina | 23 Comments

Importing jobs from Mexico

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Charlotte may reverse its position that it only wants to grant tax breaks to companies that will relocate here that pay high wages (> $45k) – they may give Stanley Black & Decker $185k to move production from Mexico to … Continue reading →

Posted in Collapse of America, North Carolina, US Economic Recovery | 10 Comments

“Free” CFL light bulbs!

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Duke Energy has a program where they will send you 15 “free” light bulbs a year, as long as you are a residential customer and agree to not sell them on eBay. This is not a new program – Duke … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Collapse of America, Energy Supply, Individual Liberty, North Carolina | 23 Comments

Stunning!

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Fred Stiening

One of the mileposts of societal decay was a movie called “Faces of Death” that purported to show people dying. I never saw it, so I can’t tell you a lot more. As one often does in YouTube, you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Collapse of America, Totally random stuff, Unauthorized Food | 19 Comments

Bob Grant dead at 84

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Michael Savage mentioned the recent news that Bob Grant has died – he actually died New Year’s Eve. Bob’s weekend show quietly ended last summer and he has been in declining health. Bob is now eating at the banquet table … Continue reading →

Posted in Dead Things, Michael "Savage" Weiner, Radio Biz, Talk Radio, Westwood One | 23 Comments

Sekkusu Shinai Shokogun

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Fred Stiening

This Guardian article is about Japan, but I think Japan is just ahead of the curve. The article The article discusses how young adults in Japan are deciding there is no point to love and sex, and the government and … Continue reading →

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