The line between performer and a freak show has been crossed, and few will remember the title of the song she was belching out.
The new sexy? or The new freak ?
Monday, August 26, 2013
Miley Cyrus The New Face Of Dysfunction
You have to wonder If anyone really thinks Miley Cyrus is sexy besides herself of course. If any press is good press then her VMA production provided great press. But somewhere out there is the limit where musical talent is overshadowed by the act and the act becomes nothing but an act.
Former Mayor Anthony Foxx Says "Whole Community Behind Charlotte's Trolly"
Former Charlotte Mayor Foxx - Continues his distorted view of Charlotte politics even while 100's of miles away in Washington
"And when I was Mayor of Charlotte, I fought to bring a streetcar system to our city. The whole community got behind it. That streetcar is the first effort in Charlotte’s recent history to connect a poor part of the city with modern transit.
President Obama gets this. He understands that when you isolate communities, it’s not just those who are affected who are hurt. We’re all hurt."
Foxx's comments are buried deep in his blog piece about the anniversary of the MLK I have a dream speech. Here
No surprise that Foxx has a decidedly distorted memory of his time in Charlotte but why is the media coverage of this statement nonexistent?
Late this past week the US Department of Transportation failed to deliver dollars earmarked for Charlotte's streetcar virtually assuring that the "starter line" will remain just that a non starter.
Late this past week the US Department of Transportation failed to deliver dollars earmarked for Charlotte's streetcar virtually assuring that the "starter line" will remain just that a non starter.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Monday Odds and Ends
Monday shows up and I'm no more ready for a new week than I was last week at this time. So please forgive the typos and bad grammar.
Ashton Kutcher - The reviews on his role as Steve Jobs are mixed, his Two and 1/2 men gig is dying a slow painful death. But I've always thought Kutcher was sort of interesting. He's the guy pushing hard the technology envelope, like web casting a brainstorming session from his iPhone while in Russia a few years back.
His acceptance speech from the Teen Choice Awards was .... well brutally frank and honest and well remarkable.
Ashton Kutcher - The reviews on his role as Steve Jobs are mixed, his Two and 1/2 men gig is dying a slow painful death. But I've always thought Kutcher was sort of interesting. He's the guy pushing hard the technology envelope, like web casting a brainstorming session from his iPhone while in Russia a few years back.
His acceptance speech from the Teen Choice Awards was .... well brutally frank and honest and well remarkable.
Ashton broke his insight down into 3 parts, Opportunity, Sexy and Life:
KUTCHER: “I believe that opportunity looks a lot like hard work,” Kutcher began with his first point. “When I was 13, I had my first job with my dad carrying shingles up to the roof, and then I got a job washing dishes at a restaurant, and then I got a job in a grocery store deli, and then I got a job at a factory sweeping Cheerio dust off the ground.”
He went on: “And I’ve never had a job in my life that I was better than. I was always just lucky to have a job. And every job I had was a stepping stone to my next job, and I never quit my job until I had my next job. And so opportunities look a lot like work.”
KUTCHER: The sexiest thing in the entire world is being really smart and being thoughtful, and being generous. Everything else is crap, I promise you. It's just crap that people try to sell to you to make you feel like less. So don't buy it. Be smart, be thoughtful, and be generous
Charlotte FBI Opps! - According to the Charlotte Observer local FBI agents are trying to locate two guns stolen from a government vehicle in SouthPark. It is not clear if this was the South Park area or the SouthPark Mall. But as CMPD points out vehicle break-ins are on the increase.
The theft happened on the evening of August 5.
Missing are:
- Colt M-16 equipped with a Streamlight TRL-2 and a vertical forward hand grip
- Remington 870 shotgun with pistol grip
- Night Vision Equipment
- Body Armor- olive drab in color with FBI patches
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the recovery of these items.
Anyone with information should call 704-672-6700.
Anyone with information should call 704-672-6700.
Surprise Wedding - One of the coolest things I get to do in my real job is help couples pull off small intimate weddings and engagements aboard our yachts in Charleston.
By the way Charleston is the most romantic city in the world, second only to Paris.
We are 37 for 37 on engagements and 100% on weddings as well, so I was a little taken back when a Charlotte resident asked if we would do a "surprise wedding".
Now being a true Southerner I've known a few "shotgun" weddings and most don't end well.
But as the details emerged and the fear of some gagged and hog tied groom being dragged aboard my boat passed and the compete plan came together our crew and I managed to work out the details and to keep a tight lid on the "Surprise" operation.
But as the details emerged and the fear of some gagged and hog tied groom being dragged aboard my boat passed and the compete plan came together our crew and I managed to work out the details and to keep a tight lid on the "Surprise" operation.
The crew was told only that it was a wedding and that even our "officiant" who would conduct the wedding would be dressed in our standard summer white shirts and kaki shorts, so as not to cause suspicion.
The guests were told only that they were going on a harbor cruise.
The plan was that the guests would not know it was a wedding until the boat was out in the harbor and in front of Charleston's Water Front Park. In fact the crew, some who also live in Charlotte were not even told that the bride was fellow Charlotte resident Sheri Lynch, the well known and much loved second half of the nationally heard "Bob and Sheri" show.
I'm happy to report that despite, horrid traffic on I-26, the threat of rain and a late departure we pulled it off. Congratulations to Kevin and Sheri!
As for our crew, well a spot of rum all around, Bravo Zulu!
The guests were told only that they were going on a harbor cruise.
The plan was that the guests would not know it was a wedding until the boat was out in the harbor and in front of Charleston's Water Front Park. In fact the crew, some who also live in Charlotte were not even told that the bride was fellow Charlotte resident Sheri Lynch, the well known and much loved second half of the nationally heard "Bob and Sheri" show.
I'm happy to report that despite, horrid traffic on I-26, the threat of rain and a late departure we pulled it off. Congratulations to Kevin and Sheri!
As for our crew, well a spot of rum all around, Bravo Zulu!
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
In Case You Missed It - Oprah's Purse Saga The Alternative Answer
Oprah Winfrey is harping on the lack of service she received from a Swiss store clerk, and now claims that she was the victim of racism.
But here's an alternative answer for the snub that the once "Queen of Television" experienced. It comes from an unidentified Irishman/woman.
"It is understandable that the incident in which a shop assistant (presumably white) is reported to have suggested that a very expensive crocodile-skin handbag would be too expensive for Oprah Winfrey has been interpreted as an instance of racism (News, August 10).
Perhaps, however, there is an alternative – and much more charitable interpretation. Is it not conceivable, that the shop assistant, quoted as stating, "No, you don't want to see that one, because that one will cost too much," was expressing disdain for the fact her employer was prepared to pander to the minute and spoilt proportion of the world's population that might be induced into spending £22,500 ($34,767.00 USD) on a handbag?
Perhaps it was displayed at that vulgar price as a rather poor joke, albeit at the expense of the huge number of the world's inhabitants, who cannot conceive of such an amount of money. The shop assistant might have been embarrassed at her employer's joke and credited Miss Winfrey with the intelligence to recognize the price as a joke – and Miss Winfrey as a person likely to share her opinion."
The original post is here: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/was-oprah-bag-drama-altruism-29493319.html
Cedar's Take: It is not surprising the media jumped on this story based on the apparent racism. Yet no one points out that while Oprah is welcome to spend her money as she likes, that she would publicly acknowledge that she would even consider dropping an obscene amount on a handbag is proof that she lives in an alternative universe one where apparently money is no concern and racism is non-existent.
But here's an alternative answer for the snub that the once "Queen of Television" experienced. It comes from an unidentified Irishman/woman.
"It is understandable that the incident in which a shop assistant (presumably white) is reported to have suggested that a very expensive crocodile-skin handbag would be too expensive for Oprah Winfrey has been interpreted as an instance of racism (News, August 10).
Perhaps, however, there is an alternative – and much more charitable interpretation. Is it not conceivable, that the shop assistant, quoted as stating, "No, you don't want to see that one, because that one will cost too much," was expressing disdain for the fact her employer was prepared to pander to the minute and spoilt proportion of the world's population that might be induced into spending £22,500 ($34,767.00 USD) on a handbag?
Perhaps it was displayed at that vulgar price as a rather poor joke, albeit at the expense of the huge number of the world's inhabitants, who cannot conceive of such an amount of money. The shop assistant might have been embarrassed at her employer's joke and credited Miss Winfrey with the intelligence to recognize the price as a joke – and Miss Winfrey as a person likely to share her opinion."
The original post is here: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/was-oprah-bag-drama-altruism-29493319.html
Cedar's Take: It is not surprising the media jumped on this story based on the apparent racism. Yet no one points out that while Oprah is welcome to spend her money as she likes, that she would publicly acknowledge that she would even consider dropping an obscene amount on a handbag is proof that she lives in an alternative universe one where apparently money is no concern and racism is non-existent.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Charlotte Fire Department - Captain Benjamin Moore
Cedar Posts notes the passing of Ladder 26 Captain Benjamin Moore. Ben was apparently with his family when he suddenly became ill this past Friday, August 2, 2013.
Captain Moore joined the Charlotte Fire Department in January 1994 and was promoted to Captain in 2010. Ben is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Details and funeral arrangements will be posted when known. Our thoughts and prayers with his family and the crew of Station 26.
(An email rec'd late Sunday says "he really loved the truck!")
Captain Moore joined the Charlotte Fire Department in January 1994 and was promoted to Captain in 2010. Ben is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Details and funeral arrangements will be posted when known. Our thoughts and prayers with his family and the crew of Station 26.
(An email rec'd late Sunday says "he really loved the truck!")
Saturday, August 3, 2013
CMPD'S Westover Division Is Killing Me
I'm all for a new idea or two but this sign is just stupid.
First it gives the impression that this area which I happen to be a property owner is "da hood" it is not! For your safety? Seriously? What is next "ShotSpotter"? Has there been an explosion of rapes and murders in the area? Sure gives that impression.
Second I'm sure some Captain thinks this a good way to let the public know "we are on the job". D'oh! It gives the totally wrong impression that police are spread too thin to have real boots on the street.
Let us assume that the hood rats and mofo's can read, sure they take notice, look around and go on about looking for a crime of opportunity. Signs will do nothing to prevent crime and in this case they simply give the perception that crime in this area is out of control. And the night crawlers could care less.
Which makes is really hard to say the Selwyn Farms is a nice quiet safe community. Of course since we don't have access to real crime stats how would we know? Sure looks mighty ominous.
Who would want to rent a home or apartment in an area with this sign on every corner?
First it gives the impression that this area which I happen to be a property owner is "da hood" it is not! For your safety? Seriously? What is next "ShotSpotter"? Has there been an explosion of rapes and murders in the area? Sure gives that impression.
Second I'm sure some Captain thinks this a good way to let the public know "we are on the job". D'oh! It gives the totally wrong impression that police are spread too thin to have real boots on the street.
Let us assume that the hood rats and mofo's can read, sure they take notice, look around and go on about looking for a crime of opportunity. Signs will do nothing to prevent crime and in this case they simply give the perception that crime in this area is out of control. And the night crawlers could care less.
Which makes is really hard to say the Selwyn Farms is a nice quiet safe community. Of course since we don't have access to real crime stats how would we know? Sure looks mighty ominous.
Who would want to rent a home or apartment in an area with this sign on every corner?
Friday, August 2, 2013
In Case You Missed It - CMPD airport officer sues city over termination
A man who became a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer when the department took over control of the city’s airport last year is suing the department, claiming he deserves a civil service board hearing in connection with his termination in June.
Dominick Mazzeo’s lawsuit says he’s been a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer assigned to Charlotte-Douglas International Airport since his date of hire on May 30, 2007. He was fired on June 14, according to court documents obtained by the Observer.
Most CMPD officers who are cited for termination can appeal to the Civil Service Board, a group of civilians who can overturn or amend police disciplinary decisions. But officers who have been on the job for less than a year are considered probationary and can’t petition the board.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department assumed policing duties at the airport in December, essentially absorbing the airport’s 40-person police staff. According to the lawsuit, police believe that means Mazzeo is an employee with less than a year on the job who can’t appeal his firing.
CMPD did not immediately respond to a request for comment about this story. But in correspondence with Mazzeo’s attorney attached to the lawsuit, a letter from the department’s attorney says Mazzeo became a “sworn officer” in Dec. 2012. “On the date of his termination, June 14, 2013, he was still subject to the police department’s 12-month probationary period,” the letter says.
In a letter to the police department, Mazzeo’s attorney, George Laughrun contends that Mazzeo shouldn’t be treated as a probationary employee.
“Dominick did not have a choice when the airport was “taken over” by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department,” the letter says.
The department assumed responsibility for security at the airport after a review of security last year that was undertaken in the wake of the Devonte Tisdale stowaway case.
Tisdale, a high school student, breached airport security and climbed inside the wheel well of a US Airways jet bound for Boston in November 2010. When the plane approached Boston, Tisdale’s body fell from the plane as the landing gear was lowered.
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