Category Archives: North Carolina

Another major storm to clobber North Carolina Tuesday

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Fred Stiening

http://www.wbtv.com/story/24676536/nc-dot-prepping-for-approaching-winter-storm The conclusion one can gather from the “driving advice” provided by state authorities is they are used to driving vehicles without front whel drive, antilock braking systems and traction control (aka a 1962 pickup truck). I noticed when studying … Continue reading →

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Police won’t say….

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Much of anything, but help if you know anything. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/02/04/4662690/police-investigate-womans-death.html#. An 82 year old woman was found “killed” (about the only substantive hint) in her town home about half a mile from where I live. She lived right across the … 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!

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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

Publix to invade Charlotte

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Fred Stiening

http://charlotte.publix.com/publix-charlotte-locations.php Charlotte is a city in conflict. It faces an influx of people who left other places they hate and then want to create this island of sophistication in the middle of North Carolina. This is not particularly new. One … Continue reading →

Posted in Art's Big Adventure, North Carolina | 19 Comments

Trouble in McAdenville

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Fred Stiening

http://www.wcnc.com/news/editors-pick/Llights-out-in-McAdenville-after-traffic-crash-236899131.html So you know that one guy who gets obsessed with putting up more and more elaborate Christmas lights until it consumes his entire income and life… Now imagine a town where all those people decide to move to and … Continue reading →

Posted in Collapse of America, Energy Supply, North Carolina | 4 Comments