Archive for January, 2010
Friday, January 29th, 2010
Scooper Jordan Green says of Alston in his original story:
"Alston also denied mentioning a possible recall initiative."
Amanda and Joe report today:
"Alston said he mentioned a recall election to the mayor as one of a number of possible results..."
Gibson, Shaw, Davis, Cashion, or Perkins would make an excellent Chairman of ...
Posted in greensboro, guilford county, politics | 7 Comments »
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
According to the local TV stations the salt trucks are ready in case we get winter weather on Friday and Saturday.
If you happened to get lucky and watch the same channel I did you would have seen salt trucks from four counties on the same screen.
Take in a deep breath, ...
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010
The original title of the story was something like, "Alston Accused of Threatening Mayor, Council Members Over Hotel" as you can see in the url below. That's exciting stuff.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/01/27/article/alston_accused_of_threatening_mayor_council_members_over_hotel
But by print time it was softened to some sissified "Greensboro Officials Felt Pressure Over Hotel". They could have felt pressure from ...
Posted in greensboro, guilford county, politics | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
My George Hartzman impression.
If the hotel project does not secure required funds does the city of Greensboro get to go back and reallocate same amount for another project?
Update: Question answered by phone. I'm told the money would be returned to the state.
Posted in greensboro, guilford county, politics | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Rumors are confirmed by this excellent article by Jordan Green of YES WEEKLY:
Alston warned mayor of consequences of revisiting hotel bond vote.
I doubt we've heard the last of this story.
Update: Joe and Amanda chime in at the N&R.
Posted in greensboro, guilford county, politics | No Comments »
Monday, January 25th, 2010
The local blogosphere comradery appears to be at an all time high.
Check out the conversation between Jerry Bledsoe and David Hoggard.
Hoggard: "I have since recanted my knee-jerk statement and shall apologize to David Wray in person should the chance arrive."
It doesn't take that Hoggard guy long to admit when ...
Posted in greensboro, politics | 2 Comments »
Monday, January 25th, 2010
Although the information in this post has been confirmed by a reliable source it should be considered rumor only until, or if an eyewitness comes forward. I was not present during this alleged conversation. This bizarre post now becomes a rumor about a rumor.
Here is the story as I understand ...
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Monday, January 25th, 2010
For those of you who want to join the rumored protest march Monday the weather forecast is nice. Windy, high in the upper 40's and a little cloudy.
Protest marches can be healthy. You get plenty of exercise and get to voice your freedom of speech.
You usually get your picture in ...
Posted in greensboro, guilford county, politics | 1 Comment »
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Fat boy here is trying to lose weight. I'm doing the raw thing. Raw nuts, fruits and veggies, raw fish, etc.
I'm sitting with a friend enjoying some nice sushi when I almost gag from a pugent aroma that found my nose. Cigarette smoke in a smoke free restaurant? How dare ...
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
Because that just wouldn't be right.
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