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How does a city allay its affordability quagmire? With one-bedroom median rent breaching past $3,500, would-be and existing residents of San Francisco are faced with an oppressive housing market. Solving such a crisis, which also includes 1.1 million median home prices, requires understanding of … [Read more...]
Poll: Is More "Affordable" Housing The Solution To The City's High Rents?
Though the accelerating swell of prices has slowed, San Francisco's $3,500 median rents still lead the country, even when compared to its East Coast big brother New York City. So how can the 13th largest city in the Union, known for its social activism and strong tenant rights, be center of an … [Read more...]
Making Sense of The Proposition Madness – November 2015 Edition
Vote yes on A, No on K! Those ads, billboards and crazy propositions are back. Some want to help the poor, some want to help the rich. Others represent political infighting and really don't want to help anyone. Despite some improvements this year (many have summaries now), the ballot measures … [Read more...]
San Francisco's Transportation Scoots Forward
Through the train's windows, an ethereal scene of the Embarcadero waterfront and sparkling bay waters allowed a momentary reprieve from my current situation. 35 minutes prior I had left FiDi and boarded Muni's T line to meet a friend in SoMa for a "quick" lunch hour meal. Shortly after an expected … [Read more...]
The People Have Spoken: Local Prop Results
Yesterday, residents of San Francisco voted in the November 2014 elections and decided the fate of 12 local ballot measures. There wasn't enough support for the soda tax but voters supported the minimum wage hike and increased funding for Muni. Below are the results for all the local ballot … [Read more...]
With Great Voting Power, Comes Great Responsibility
A warm sun and clear skies greeted San Francisco Tuesday morning as voters descended upon the city's 576 polling places for the November 2014 election. Inside the polling rooms, eligible voters were given a five card ballot with a variety of local, state, and federal offices and measures up for … [Read more...]
Making Sense Of The Proposition Alphabet Madness
It would be almost impossible for any pedestrian, driver, and cyclist traveling through the city to avoid the multitude of billboards, pamphlets, flyers, and banners promoting a certain stance on the many ballot measures (also known as propositions) up for vote next month. With vague … [Read more...]
Munchery Ups The Ante In Meal Delivery Service
Since 2011, San Francisco based Munchery has continued to refine their services and operations and today the company is a major player in the city's meal delivery industry. With rapid sales growth and new investor funding, the company has recently expanded outside the bay area to Seattle … [Read more...]
Important Ballot Measures Up For Vote Today
Today, California's electorate votes on a varied array of local, state and federal elected positions and ballot measures. The governor seat is up for election but Jerry Brown is expected to easily win another term. Locally, an important measure on the San Francisco ballot is the proposition to … [Read more...]
Car Owners Strike Back
For the last couple of years, car owners have sat quietly watching their streets narrow to make way for bike lanes, transit lanes and parklets. They've also seen parking lots dwindle, parking fines increase, and parking meters expand throughout the city. Battle lines were recently drawn with the … [Read more...]


text: Rose Riot: Royal Thunder Album Review By Rose Riot Every year at the new year, I publish a list of my favorite rock shows for the previous year. This year, I titled my list, "I didn't see it coming." It was my top five live shows that I didn't expect to love and did. On that list was the band Royal Thunder. They are fellow Atlantans like myself and I had been hearing for a couple of years some buzz about them through friends... One night last year as an after thought, I went to see a show that one of my friends was promoting and Royal Thunder was the headliner. The place was packed with local die-hard fans and smoke machine fog. I could barely get close to the stage and shooting through the fog was a photographic challenge. Had I not been completely captivated by the band, I would have for sure retreated to my home. Instead, I stayed hypnotized by the slow and grindy metal covered in a cloud of fake smoke that poured from the stage. Ever since then, when anyone asks my opinion of an Atlanta band that I think will make it, my answer without thinking is, "Royal Thunder." That was the first and only time I've seen them (so far) and I have craved them. It is no surprise that Royal Thunder's latest full album release CVI is easily my favorite album of the year. CVI has a little something for everyone. You like good old fashion rock and roll then listen to "Whispering World." You like metal then listen to the 9minute 14 second track "Shake and Shift." You like acoustic then listen to "Minus" There all kinds of sound surprises like opening song drumrolls, wind-chimes and spaghetti western twangy guitar throughout the whole musical painting known as CVI. Singer, Mlny Parzons has a voice that reminds me of a Henry Rollins' quote,"Girls aren't beautiful, they're pretty." Beautiful is too heavy a word to assign to a girl. Women are beautiful because their faces show that they know they have lost something and picked up something else." Mlny's voice is too heavy to be pretty but it is damn sure beautiful. She is joined by Josh Weaver (lead guitar), Josh Coleman (rhythm guitar) and Lee Smith (drums). Smith at times creates tsunami's of sound with his percussion and both guitarists deliver a vulnerability and passion to the 10 tracks on CVI. The four talents of Royal thunder almost brought me to tears with the haunting track, Drown. Royal Thunder makes tactile music. It's rough, smooth, sharp and soft all at the same time. Royal Thunder will kick off a US tour on May 26, 2012 just days after the release of CVI on May 22. The band will be joined by Valient Thorr and Holy Grail on all but the Atlanta show, it is there that I will finally get to feed my craving for Royal Thunder. The album can be preordered here: http://www.relapse.com/label/artist/royal-thunder.html. (Rose Riot is a photographer in Atlanta and contributing blogger for Tattoo Artist Magazine.)

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EHRScope necesitaba un nuevo diseño de impreso o envases y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 24 diseños de 9 diseñadores freelance.
EHRtv is the only Healthcare Information Technology Video Blog in the industry. This banner will be used to attract trade show participants outside of the exhibit hall to stop and be interviewed on camera.
The show is the largest Healthcare Information Systems Tradeshow in the country. Our target audience is:
Physicians, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare IT Professionals, Practice Managers, Corporate Decision Makers.
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Old Bert Loomis really does not receive the credit he deserves
by James K. White | December 30, 2009
It is likely that you have seen photos of the famous public arena known as the Colosseum in Rome. It is about 2000 years old and in remarkable condition when age is considered. What you might not know is that the public arena in Verona, Italy is approximately the same age and size as the famous Colosseum and is still in use. Understandably gladiator events are way down, but the summer opera seasons find the arena packed with spectators applauding the singing of world class opera stars. People still marvel at the acoustics that are so effective that no loud speakers or microphones are used in the presentations. Yo, Verona.
Those plastic bags from your favorite store are not really free. The plain cheapest bags average about 3.5 cents each and of course the costs become portions of the item purchase prices.
Remember the Beatles? Would you care to guess how many of the Liverpool Four were actually born in Liverpool?
Statistics indicate that almost two-thirds of Las Vegas gambling revenue is derived from slot machines.
Michelin has that cute mascot made of white tires and possesses a charming smile. He also has a name – Bibendum. Golly, I think that name is as unusual as Rumplestiltskin or Mullet Over.
World War II caused such a food shortage in London that the London Zoo made its edible fish available to the local citizenry.
On June 17, 1775 a famous battle occurred on Breed's Hill. For reasons not completely clear to me, the fight is recorded in history as the Battle of Bunker Hill. The two hills are near each other and the Bunker Hill monument is located on Breed's Hill.
The 1959 movie Ben-Hur won 11 Oscars (I refer to the award Oscar, not the fish oscar). The original Ben-Hur novel was written in 1880 by Lew Wallace while he was governor of New Mexico Territory.
On November 14, 1910 history was made when the first airplane was able to take off from a ship (a cruiser named U.S.S. Birmingham). The plane was piloted by a civilian named Eugene Ely.
Old Bert Loomis really does not receive the credit he deserves. He supposedly was the first to think of and use the basketball maneuver called dribbling. When the astonishment and protests declined, many of the fellow players liked dribbling. The ball bouncing was made legal and thusly permitted to be used during basketball games. You understand that this all happened a few years back. Way to go Bert Loomis.
Well, all four of the Beatles were born in Liverpool and I wish you a pleasant week.
Real children's science exam answers
Q: What does the word 'benign' mean?'
A: Benign is what you'll be after you be eight.
Q: Name the four seasons.
A: Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar.
Q: Explain one of the processes by which water can be made safe to drink.
A: Flirtation makes water safe to drink because it removes large pollutants like grit, sand, dead sheep and canoeists.
Q: How is dew formed?
A: The sun shines down on the leaves and makes them perspire.
Q: How can you delay milk turning sour?
A: Keep it in the cow.
Q: What causes the tides in the oceans?
A: The tides are a fight between the Earth and the Moon. All water tends to flow towards the moon, because there is no water on the moon, and nature hates a vacuum. I forget where the sun joins in this fight.
Q: What are steroids?
A: Things to keep carpets still on the stairs.
Q: What happens to your body as you age?
A: When you get old, so do your bowels and you get intercontinental.
Q: What happens to a boy when he reaches puberty?
A: He says good-bye to his boyhood and looks forward to his adultery.
Q: Name a major disease associated with cigarettes.
A: Premature death.
Q: How are the main parts of the body categorized? ( e.g., abdomen)
A: The body is consisted into three parts – the brainium, the borax and the abdominal cavity. The brainium contains the brain; the borax contains the heart and lungs, and the abdominal cavity contains the five bowels A, E, I, O, and U.
Q: What is the fibula?
A: A small lie.
Q: What does 'varicose' mean?
A: Nearby.
Q: Give the meaning of the term 'Caesarian Section.'
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Wii U sold out Stateside? Not for long, says Reggie
Wii U sales have led to a shortage of stock in the US, several sources claim, but Nintendo of America head Reggie Fils-Aime has confirmed in a new TV interview that stock levels will be replenished by Black Friday, and again for Christmas. Check out the clip below.
Speaking with CNBC, Fils-Aime was asked if more Wii U stock would be available for Christmas, to which he replied, "There will be some available – not only for Christmas. We'll have more available on Black Friday in retail locations."
He said this while a middle aged man played NintendoLand Zelda on a GamePad and his buddy waved a WiiMote around like a clown. Watch it here.
It comes as Venturebeat published a report stating that most US retailers were out of Wii U stock, and were unsure of when they were getting a re-stock.
In Reggie we trust?
Thanks Go Nintendo.


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Oracle Cloud Implementation Orchestration - Conductor (Implementation Success Manager) in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania
Develops and manages the Oracle Support relationship with a designated large account or small number of medium accounts throughout engagement. Maximizes the customers use of Support Services, drives high degree of satisfaction and referenceability, and to protects and enhances Support revenue streams.
Main contact for Oracle customers. Manages the contract, or delivery engagement as defined by Oracle Service Support (OSS). Develops and maintains relationships with senior management across lines of business and third parties. Plans and deploys support activities to ensure effective delivery within agreed budgetary constraints. Advises the account on effective and efficient way to use Oracle support services and products, tools, systems, interfaces, and procedures. Assures and improves the quality of the service, and maintains accurate account information. Communicates opportunities for customers to engage with Oracle such as technical events and business seminars. Assists in the renewal of Support contracts, and contributes to pre-sales activities.
8-12 years relevant work experience. Strong account management skills acquired through advanced training, study and experience. Extensive exposure to medium accounts needing subtle management often in difficult circumstances.
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.
TheCloud Implementation Orchestration - Conductorserves as the:
Primary Oracle Point of Contact during a Cloud implementation project for the North America Applications Line of Business, providing expert best practice leadership and project management expertise, working with customers and partners, throughout the implementation phase of their Oracle Cloud customer lifecycle. This role will be servicing implementations of large and complex cloud solutions.
As the Primary Oracle Point of Contact for the engagement, their key responsibilities will include working with the Customer, Partner and Oracle stakeholders (Cloud Operations, Support, Development, and Sales) to assist our customers in delivering successful cloud solutions and ultimately translating to referenceable cloud customers.
The Preferred Qualifications include:
Ideal candidate will have at least 1 Oracle Cloud functional or technical certification in Oracle ERP, HCM, SCM or CX products
3 years implementing/managing cloud applications
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Project Management Certification, Training or Experience in Cloud System Implementations
Training or Experience on Cloud Support Management processes
Risk Management Certification, Training or Experience
Proven track record of working with multiple Oracle Lines of Business (Cloud Operations, Support, Development and Sales)
Proven ability to utilize the True Cloud Method (TCM) to drive implementation or other Oracle Cloud Implementation Methods.
Strong Executive presence andexperience communicating with C Level Executives.
Exceptional Communication Skills
Proven ability with successful Negotiations
As the Primary Oracle Point of Contact for a number of strategic, large and complex cloud implementations, the Cloud Implementation Conductor will work with the Oracle Lines of Businesses, primarily Cloud Operations, Support and Development, to coordinate interactions that will set the customer up for the best possible success with their cloud solution. The overall goal is to maximize the customers use of Oracle s Cloud Operations and Support Services, drive a high degree of customer satisfaction and referenceability, and to protect and enhance the Oracle brand.
This role will require experience in the areas of Project Management, Cloud Implementations and a strong Consulting background in order to effectively review the customer s project plans, governance structure, team composition and other project related artifacts and properly assess implementation risks and provide the appropriate level of best practice guidance and knowledge to shape their project for success. In addition, this role will require the skills and experience needed to coach and mentor the customer and partner on effective and efficient ways to use Oracle Cloud Operations and Support services and the products, tools, systems, interfaces, and procedures that are needed for them to effectively manage their cloud services. Engaging with customer and partner executive management teams will be critical component of this role and therefore, having experience with executive communications and interactions, a strong executive presence and effective communication and negotiation skills will be extremely important.
The role will work closely with customers to ensure they are satisfied with the Oracle Cloud services they receive and to improve upon areas of dissatisfaction. This role will multitask and handle multiple (up to eight) active client engagements at one time.
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Title: Cloud Implementation Orchestration - Conductor (Implementation Success Manager)
Location: United States
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A report examining more than 400 sex-crime cases that were inadequately investigated or not looked into at all by an Arizona sheriff's office attributes the failures to understaffing and mismanagement, including hundreds of pieces of evidence intended for storage that were instead left in offices or taken home by detectives.
The internal affairs report released Monday blamed officers on Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's sex-crimes squad for some failures and noted the squad was "overworked and understaffed." But the report said officials were rescinding earlier letters that threatened to discipline the officers in question.
"This systematic problem could not then, and cannot now, be properly addressed or corrected by disciplining a few individuals," Arpaio aide Brian Sands wrote in a new letter Monday to one of the squad members. Sands wrote that officers fell short in their duties because they were assigned an overwhelming volume of complex, time-consuming cases to investigate. The squad had too few detectives, and budget restrictions limited overtime hours.
The report also attributed the failures to detectives marking cases as cleared when investigations were still under way, and to a supervisor who didn't use the agency's case tracking system and instead relied a written log that often lacked key information and made it virtually impossible to determine the status of each case.
According to the report, a box containing 47 pieces of evidence was found underneath a sex-crimes detective's desk. If the box hadn't been found — an internal investigator looked for it for two weeks — prosecutors could have been forced to drop all charges against a suspect, the report said.
When another detective was transferred out of the sex-crimes squad, he took a box of evidence home with him, the report said. The detective stored the box in his garage for a while before moving it to a locker at his patrol district office. He claimed the original copies were in evidence storage, according to the report.
The sheriff's office issued a statement Monday saying it worked to correct the problems once they were pointed out.
"The internal investigation shows that the problems were not unique to this agency and were systemic in nature," the agency said. The statement didn't address the issue of understaffing.
In November 2011, the sheriff's office sent letters to former sex-crimes squad supervisor Kim Seagraves and four other people who served on the squad, saying the agency was considering suspending them for alleged incompetency, neglect of duty and other conduct violations. But on Monday, the sheriff's office sent the officers a new letter saying it was rescinding the previous letter that threatened to discipline them. Seagraves' attorney, Kathryn Baillie, declined to comment on the report.
The internal investigation was launched in May 2008 after the city of El Mirage, which paid Arpaio's office for police services, said it discovered at least 32 reported child molestations in which the sheriff's office failed to follow through, even though suspects were known in all but six cases.
El Mirage, a heavily Hispanic community near Phoenix, alleged there were many cases in which sheriff's investigators wrote no follow-up reports, collected no additional forensic evidence and made no effort after the initial crime report was taken.
Arpaio's office eventually reopened more than 400 of its sex-crime cases countywide after finding they were inadequately investigated or not examined at all. The botched investigations have been an embarrassment to a department whose sheriff is the self-described "America's toughest sheriff" and a national hero to conservatives on immigration issues.
Arpaio apologized in December 2011 for the bungled cases, and his office has since said it has moved to clear up the cases and taken steps to prevent the problem from happening again.
The internal investigation launched in May 2008 was stopped after its investigator was pulled away at the direction of David Hendershott, Arpaio's then-top aide, to help with another matter. The probe was reopened in December 2010 while Hendershott was on medical leave.
The botched investigations were mentioned in a lawsuit by the U.S. Justice Department that alleges a range of civil rights violations in Arpaio's immigration patrols and jails.
The Justice Department accused the sheriff's office of failing to adequately respond to reports of sexual violence and focusing intensively on low-level immigration offenses over more serious crime. Arpaio's office has denied the allegations.
Arpaio's critics used the bungled investigations to hammer on the sheriff last year as he was campaigning for a sixth term. He was forced to plow millions of dollars into the race to fend off the challenge. In the end, Arpaio won by a six-point margin.
Last month, a group launched a campaign to call a recall election against the six-term sheriff.


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22 May, 2019
EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY: Win a Copy of Donnie Yen's BIG BROTHER on Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack!
The TRIPLE THREAT contest is officially closed but Action-Flix.com has a new exclusive giveaway for all you action fanatics in the form of BIG BROTHER starring Donnie Yen! The film just hit Blu-Ray and DVD yesterday and we have two copies to giveaway to two lucky readers. Check it out below! Friend. Teacher. Protector. BIG BROTHER Starring Hong Kong Superstar Donnie Yen IG BROTHER features iconic action star Donnie Yen (IP Man franchise, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) as you've never seen
22 May, 2019
PHARAOH'S WAR: Mike Tyson and The Mountain Bring the Pain in the Trailer for the Egyptian Film
Well this looks interesting to say the least and with the release of NO SURRENDER (A.K.A. KARMOUZ WAR) making the rounds, it looks like Egyptian action cinema is on the rise and to prove that point we have a new trailer for an upcoming action-thriller from Egypt titled PHARAOH'S WAR ( HAMLET PHAEROUN, PHARAOH'S CAMPAIGN). Just like Scott Adkins was a big draw for international audiences with KARMOUZ WAR (even thought he was hardly in it) this film has legendary boxing icon Mike Tyson and Hafthor
22 May, 2019
BOYKA is Coming to the Small Screen as UNDISPUTED is Set for a TV Series!
Image courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter I already posted this news on all my social media sites as soon as it dropped but it was just too much not to write up a proper article for it as it is pretty major. During last week's Cannes Film Festival, news broke that the UNDISPUTED film franchise which catapulted Scott Adkins into super stardom is ready to hit the small screen with a new TV series. The Hollywood Reporter broke the word last week and even announced that franchise director Isaac
22 May, 2019
JOHN WICK 4 is Set for May of 2021!!!!
One of the highlights of my vacation was being able to see Keanu Reeves tear it up on an IMAX screen in JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3-PARABELLUM. I rarely get to see action films on opening day and this time I was able to see the first showing the Thursday night before. The third entry was true action bliss and it raised the bar for all other action films in the future. This entry contained a lot more close quarters combat to go along with the firepower and the climatic fisticuffs between Reeves and
22 May, 2019
LEGACY OF LIES: New Images and a Full Synopsis Drop for Scott Adkins' Newest Action-Thriller!
Right before I headed off to sunny Panama City Beach, I broke the word that Scott Adkins' newest action-thriller tilted LEGACY OF LIES was now in production and also shared a first look image of the action star from the production. Now, we have even more info and images for you as the official Facebook site for the movie has gone live. Take a look at Adkins in action below and check out the full plot details as well! Martin Baxter an ex-CIA agent is thrown back into the world of espionage and
22 May, 2019
HOME VIDEO: Stallone and Bautista are Back in ESCAPE PLAN: THE EXTRACTORS!
As soon as I made it down to Florida for my vacation, the news broke that Sylvester Stallone's third installment in his ESCAPE PLAN franchise now known as ESCAPE PLAN: THE EXTRACTORS is set to hit Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital this July. Stallone is back along with Dave Bautista who teamed up with Sly in the second film and this time Max Zhang (MASTER Z: IP MAN LEGACY, INVINCIBLE DRAGON) is along for the wild and action drenched ride. Check out the cover art, teaser trailer and press release below!
22 May, 2019
ANGEL HAS FALLEN: Loyalty is Under Fire in the New Trailer!
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Charlotte 'the new Austin, Texas' for job growth?
66 comments:
- Anonymous said...
Simple answer - no. Charlotte is not the new Austin. I know Charlotte leaders and a lot of people living in Charlotte would like to think so, but it will never be like Austin. End of story.
- January 8, 2013 at 3:35 PM
- Anonymous said...
Yes -- We are better than Austin. I know the know-nothings like to complain... but one has to only look at the populations numbers to see that the world view Charlotte in High Regard. End of Story.
- January 8, 2013 at 3:47 PM
- Skippy said...
Considering Texas leads the country job creation and it ain't even close, gotta to laugh at this one.
- January 8, 2013 at 3:50 PM
- Anonymous said...
Charlotte is basically the opposite of Austin. Austin greatly benefits from having a top notch college in the middle of the city, and enjoys all the benefits that come from it, be it food, live music, world renowned festivals, etc... Charlotte has a fourth-tier state school on the outskirts of town. Austin also has a public school system that makes sense, whereas Charlotte has one the is only concerned about catering to certain special interest groups.
- January 8, 2013 at 3:51 PM
- Anonymous said...
But we now have Mayor McCheese as our governor. Surely he will do will for Charlotte. (snicker).
- January 8, 2013 at 3:53 PM
- Anonymous said...
I love reading all these anti Charlotte folks. I guess all this population growth was on accident.
Honestly -- if it sucks so bad here, Grad your crap and leave. There will be 5 people moving in for every person who moves out.
I was not born here -- but I am not so dumb that I can't see a good thing when I see it.
You hate the mayor -- that's fine. Me Too - But stop acting like you live in Detroit.
OH - and the next smart guy who says "Charlotte is the next Detroit" -- you better be typing from the Airport because if not, you are just too dumb for words to stay if you are that clairvoyant.
- January 8, 2013 at 4:13 PM
- Anonymous said...
Yes -- We are better than Austin. I know the know-nothings like to complain...blah blah blah. End of story.
From Oct. 2010 to Oct 2012, the Austin MSA employment force grew by almost 58,000. During the same time period the Charlotte MSA's employment force grew by just over 47,000. Furthermore, Austin's unemployment rate remains at about 5% whereas Charlotte's is at 9%. Again, NO Charlotte is not the new Austin.
- January 8, 2013 at 4:17 PM
- Anonymous said...
Wasn't Charlotte formerly the new Atlanta?
- January 8, 2013 at 4:20 PM
- Anonymous said...
OH - and the next smart guy who says "Charlotte is the next Detroit" -- you better be typing from the Airport because if not, you are just too dumb for words to stay if you are that clairvoyant.
Charlotte and Detroit do have one thing in common - high unemployment - Charlotte's unemployment rate 9% and Detroit's 11%. Austin unemployment rate is nowhere near those numbers. :)
- January 8, 2013 at 4:23 PM
- Anonymous said...
Wasn't Charlotte formerly the new Atlanta?
Yeah, I think at one point it was also the new Denver, the new Minneapolis, the new Seattle, and the new Portland as well.
- January 8, 2013 at 4:25 PM
- Anonymous said...
I hear that purple is the new black.
- January 8, 2013 at 4:45 PM
- WestNDNBeauty said...
No, Charlotte is the new CHARLOTTE! I get what they're saying in terms of opportunity, culture, and education. But honestly, Charlotte is BETTER than Austin look at the median family income to that of Austin. There's a lot of talk about us not being a tier-1 city. I don't want Charlotte to be a tier-1 city because I don't want to pay tier-1 city taxes, I don't want the tier-1 city crime and snootiness.
Charlotteans, for the most part genuinely care about their neighbors, their schools, and are readily willing to give back through volunteering. We have big hearts and welcome progress as long as it doesn't cause us to compromise our morals. We work hard and YES we play even harder. I love Charlotte and all this anti-Charlotte attitude has got to stop!
The cost of living here is relatively low, there's lots of quality in education, employement, culture, farm fresh food and stewardship. If we can look inward and find our own nitch, we won't have to worry about comparing ourselves to other cities. So many people move here and it's not because they didn't have other places to go.
We're the big-little city that could and that's that! :-)
- January 8, 2013 at 4:48 PM
- Anonymous said...
"From Oct. 2010 to Oct 2012, the Austin MSA employment force grew by almost 58,000. During the same time period the Charlotte MSA's employment force grew by just over 47,000"
Someone should tell the poster that this actually pretty close. Either city gets an A+ for these numbers. To suggest that Austin is "better" because it has more bodies misses the point that both are GREAT stats.
Fine one is A+, the other is just A++ ....
- January 8, 2013 at 4:51 PM
- Anonymous said...
Some people just make me laugh.... they think they are so smart because they can read a number off a chart.
If unemplyment rate is the BEST indicator of how GREAT an area is --then NORTH DAKOTA is the BEST state because it has a 3% unemployment rate.
Case solved. We now know where to move for the BEST.
- January 8, 2013 at 4:57 PM
- wend28 said...
Have to laugh at the negative nellies that hide behind the "Anonymous" user name. The article never said that Charlotte "IS" the next Austin, only that it could be. If you're seriously thinking about comparing Charlotte to Detroit, you haven't been paying attention to the local news or statistics at all lately. Or you just may be mentally challenged. Office vacancies around town are dropping (uptown alone is around 11% which is considered healthy and ripe for relocations), apartment vacancies are low and there is a lot of construction in Southend and several projects in uptown about ready to get off the ground. And lets not forget there are still a ton of people who are moving here, a lot of times without jobs which doesn't always help the local unemployment numbers either. So while Charlotte is not currently Austin for job growth, it sure has all the potential for it. I guess some people have a short term memory in that the last decade prior to the financial crisis that affected the entire country, Charlotte was a big job growth market. But go ahead and deny the fact that this market may be again bursting at the seems. I'll go back to turning away people from my rental properties because the tenants I have won't leave since they are afraid they won't find another place near uptown to live.
- January 8, 2013 at 4:58 PM
- Anonymous said...
Charlotte, NC sucks.......the taxes are ridiculous, and the fact that the state has a law against unions or any labor organizations, makes it so employers can treat you like crap. Working here sucks. Low pay compared to other states, and worse working conditions.
- January 8, 2013 at 5:28 PM
- Anonymous said...
Frankly speaking...Charlotte is really not all that progressive compared to other cities...Great place to live but in my opinion not a great place to live life..Austin is great....An eclectic city with tons to do.
- January 8, 2013 at 5:33 PM
- Anonymous said...
Charlotte is a very conservative city, with many people who have adopted backward ways of thinking. Face it...the city is fickle at best...Definitely caters to married people....not enough to do for singles. Truly lacks diversity. I mean really, when people come to Charlotte what is it for them to do.....Zilch. The city is void of culture and diversity. Where are the plethora of downtown cafes, downtown shopping, all night coffeehouses/ lounges of different genres...Its not here in Charlotte.
- January 8, 2013 at 5:35 PM
- luv2travel said...
Charlotte reeks!!!!!....Lets just call it what it is .....A conservative, non-progressive city, not big on diversity that lacks a quality of life for Singles. Charlotte does however have affordable housing though.It's definitely a "married" town for sure. So-called nightlife sucks too...And theres just not enough "GOOD" jobs to keep up with the amount of people that moved here. Sorry but $10 an hr is not going to cut it in today's economy.
- January 8, 2013 at 5:45 PM
- Elvis Chainsaw said...
I was in Austin just before Christmas for a week. The answer is no.
- January 8, 2013 at 5:51 PM
- Anonymous said...
Not even close. We just lost a major Charlotte area business (Muzak/Mood) to Austin last month. Ask them why they're moving. Austin has a world-class cultural scene and nightlife that attracts and retains talented, creative 20-somethings. For those young-creatives, Charlotte has no culture. In fact, we're pretty much devoid of it- save the garden variety stuff you would find in any medium to large town. We're the 25th largest city in the country yet we've added nothing over the last decade to national culture: no music, arts, fashion, recreation, pop technology, culinary trends, etc. We barely keep up with the cutting edge of these things, let alone innovate or lead in any of them. For a 20-something creative, this translates into what I often here from those I employ: "Charlotte s_cks". In the last few years I've lost several of my best and brightest to Asheville and Raleigh. In other cities we compete with (Atlanta, Raleigh, Nashville, etc.) there's a glut of young creatives running around, augmenting businesses or growing them on their own. Here there are few and those I bring in command higher wages then I would pay anywhere else because of their scarcity. We have plenty of baseball-cap wearing sports fans and bleached-blond sorority girls. That's fine. We need construction material salesmen and dental hygienists too. But the quirky creatives that go on to start or support companies like Facebook or Google aren't here because we simply don't have the culture to draw or even retain them. We may be one of the best cities and most livable cities in the country for older, white-collar workers looking for a "family friendly" environment. And I think we're a great blue-collar town. But we have nothing for the next Mark Zuckerberg and that leaves a giant hole in our long-term economic picture.
The point made about our lack of top-shelf higher education and the unfortunate distance between Charlotte and UNCC is well made and very true. This also hurts us immeasurably. The city needs a short-term plan to better connect itself (literally) to UNCC and Davidson and a long-term plan to bring a better level of academics here. We're the only city of anything near our size that lacks both law and medical schools. The overpaid failing "marketing" staff at Center City Partners will tell you that the Triangle-area schools are a feeder. Nonesense. Charlotte is a second choice at best for those grads. The best of them stay in the Raleigh area where there's a far better cultural scene and a plethora of young tech start-ups. Durham alone has more successful tech start-ups than Charlotte.
If your first reaction to these words is hurt feelings, you're part of the problem. No city is perfect. Charlotte has a lot to offer but only a coward dwells on that at the expense of addressing problems whose solutions only make that city better. Good is not synonymous with great.
- January 8, 2013 at 6:25 PM
- Anonymous said...
Well said. and outstanding post!!!at 6:25PM
- January 8, 2013 at 6:32 PM
- Anonymous said...
Fom the Bureau of Labor statistics in November, the average unemployment rate for 372 metropolitan areas was 7.4%.
The Austin area unemploment rate was at 4.9% (rank 50) and the Charlotte area was at 9.0% (rank 309)
That's a loooong way to go from 309 to 50.
- January 8, 2013 at 7:08 PM
- Walter Moore said...
As much as I love Charlotte, I have to somewhat agree with Elvis. Visited Asheville over the holidays for the first time in quite a while and was blown away by how vibrant the downtown scene is. Uptown Charlotte by comparison is a ghost town. I don't know what the solution should be to inject a similar cultural vibe...it may possibly start with the blue line extension. I say be patient... Austin didn't build it's scene overnight. I guess that still won't be good enough for some folks.
- January 8, 2013 at 7:14 PM
- Anonymous said...
Anonynous 6:25 Outstanding post! You hit the nail on the head!
- January 8, 2013 at 9:24 PM
- Anonymous said...
We get it, the Bohemian types (people who never seem to have permanent ties with anyone, any job, or any place) hate Charlotte. Um ok, why on Earth would Charlotte leaders want to target this particular demographic? I'm not saying that Charlotte doesn't have problems because it most certainly does. However, I honestly don't think that a bunch of young hippies is the answer either.
If anything, we first need to encourage folks to get off of unemployment by cutting the benefits. Too many folks that I know are sitting on their arses because the check from the state is just as good as the check they would earn.
Also, we should not forget that "creative class" folks from colleges such as Duke and Chapel Hill have actually built this city from the ground up. These creative types became CEOs and grew small companies such as Duke Power, Family Dollar, and NC National Bank into maga national players. Some of these folks have played a role in growing the Airport into a major hub. You've got guys like the father and son duo behind ventures such as the NC Music Factory. A Univ of Kentucky graduate went bankrupt on his Epicentre idea; an idea that hosted much of the DNC cenvention's media events. I could go on and on.
No No NO, I'm NOT a Charlotte cheerleader because this town does suck for single folks. Then again, if these folks were truly happy and single in NYC, why on Earth did the leave and move to Charlotte? Just sayin. I've got single friends in NYC who complain about the same things that my single friends in Charlotte complain about (believe it or not). One of the biggest complaints are friends of easy girls blocking their advances towards the easy girls. I've learned that "this city sucks for singles" is often a code phrase for "I'm not scoring on the regular being single here, but I don't want to settle down either". No offense, but attractive people (looks and personality) score on the regular whether they're on Earth or the Moon lol, so don't blame the city playa-wannabes out there; blame yourselves.
As for the folks who are complaining about $10/hr wages ROTFLMAO. No offense, but either get a darn skill or use your "creativity" to find yourselves some more money. The true members of the creative class know how to do this; or at least they should.
Last but certainly not least, Charlotte does have a law school (it just moved from Wilkinson Blvd into Uptown), a school of Pharmacy (one of only 3 in NC) is located at Wingate Univ near Monroe, and plans to turn Carolinas Medical into a Medical School with the help of UNC Chapel Hill has been well underway for years. If there is anything of validity that IS wrong with Charlotte, it's the high unemployment rate. That is truly where Charlotte lacks compared to Austin. The other stuff can be fixed for less than what it cost to build an uptown skyscraper. Fixing unemployment isn't that easy.
- January 9, 2013 at 3:19 AM
- WestNDNBeauty said...
Patience, patience, patience is what I say to al those "Charlotte's Cultural Vibe Sucks" folk. Austin didn't become the live music capital of America overnight, and NYC didn't build it's reputation for Night Life overnight either. The thing is, you want something, go out and do it. CREATE! Invest in Charlotte, start your own business that will add to Charlotte's "vibe". I think NoDa is a great testament to what Charlotteans and those who move here and love Charlotte can do to add the zing to the city. Quit complaining and create!
- January 9, 2013 at 8:17 AM
- mr.perry 40 said...
WestNDNBeauty, I was going to say the same thing, but you beat me to it! It amazes me how people like to complain about how Charlotte lacks this or Charlotte lacks that, but I don't see them lifting a finger to do anything about it! Instead, they want to hide behind anonymous comments on a message board and complain that Charlotte sucks b/c it's too easy to bitch and moan rather than putting any effort behind making things happen themselves! They want someone else to do the work for them while they reap the benefits of someone else's labor! If Charlotte sucks so bad, then do us all a favor and move to Austin, but I forgot, that's going to require a little effort on their parts, too!
- January 9, 2013 at 6:57 PM
- Anonymous said...
There is no "new" Austin. Austin is still Austin and growing fast and creating a lot of jobs.
- January 10, 2013 at 9:52 AM
- Anonymous said...
I spent over 8 years in Charlotte before defecting to Austin last year. There really is no strong comparison between the two cities.
This is a real estate / development blog, so I think the post is really only describing the similarities in development growth. I was in Charlotte over the holidays and it looks like there is about 35% of the amount of major construction underway compared to the city of Austin. That's better than most of the nation, but it's not on parallel with Austin for the past decade.
It's good to hear the Queen City is improving, but life is too valuable to spend it all in Charlotte. Here are a few things that the city will need while it works to catch up to a city like Austin.
Three major music festivals that generate over $250 million annually
A major Interactive (tech) conference.
A major Film industry conference, with premiere screenings.
Dozens of large Tech companies (Samsung, Google, Facebook, Intel, Dell, Apple, etc.)
Top-tier, international creative agencies
A major Film festival held annually, with premiere screenings.
An annual international sporting event that brings 80,000+ tourists
A huge park connected to the center city
A waterway connected to the center city
A system of trails for recreation that connects to the center city
A major University in the heart of the city
A booming, trend-setting restaurant & dining scene
Entertainment districts where people can stroll (the 3 blocks of Noda hardly count).
A growing Bilingual populace
Recognized Filmmakers, Writers, Producers, etc
Recognized Musicians, Producers, Songwriters, etc.
..and a hundred other things.
- January 10, 2013 at 12:42 PM
- Anonymous said...
To the poster at 12:42...How was your employment search before you defected to Austin? As I am looking at leaving Charlotte this year....This city is just not cutting it. Everything you listed was spot on...
- January 10, 2013 at 12:58 PM
- Unknown said...
Charlotte isn't the new Austin, but it's alright. Bit more like Dallas, I would say. Yeah, downtown feels a bit "9-5" and it severely lacks in the university department.
Raleigh, on the other hand, could end up being the next Austin.
- January 10, 2013 at 3:53 PM
- Anonymous said...
What a joke!!! Austin gained 45,800 jobs from Nov. 2007 to Nov. 2012. Charlotte lost 24,200 during the same period.
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Tomorrow morning, I will wake up long before the sun comes up and I will drag my sleepy self to the airport. Clad in borrowed snow boots and a down coat, I'll board a plane to Minneapolis.
It was -26 in Minneapolis earlier this week. I can't even imagine what that kind of cold feels like, honestly. I certainly don't have the clothing for such temperatures. I've cobbled together a borrowed wardrobe of snow clothing and I'm hoping for the best. I may just hole up in the Mall of America for the week. (I can subsist on Cinnabon and roller coasters!)
It should go without saying that Minnesota in March is not my dream vacation. But, my middle sister now lives in Minneapolis and she's turning the big 3-0 this week. She insisted that she had to have both of her sisters with her on her 30th, and so we agreed to make the trek to the frigid Midwest.
Since there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of sunshine in my immediate future, I decided to make my own sunshine in the kitchen. One of the best things about winter is the abundance of citrus. Even on the darkest and gloomiest of days, the mere scent of citrus brightens my spirits.
This cake is the perfect remedy for wintertime blues. It's decidedly simple, and the Meyer lemons truly shine through the batter. If you need a little sunshine in your life, I suggest you give this cake a try.
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- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 3 large cage-free eggs
- 1 tablespoon grated Meyer lemon zest (approximately 2 Meyer lemons)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and vanilla. Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Next, fold the vegetable oil into the batter until it is combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick placed in the center comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, in a small pan, combine 1 tablespoon of sugar, the remaining lemon juice, and the vanilla bean seeds. Heat over med-low, until sugar dissolves and mixture is clear. Remove from heat.
- When the cake is done, remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes. Remove from pan and place on a baking rack. Pour the glaze over the cake and allow it to soak in. Allow to cool before serving.
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Mike Lautenschlager of Berthold, president of the Lewis & Clark School District, is committed to excellence in K-12 public education across North Dakota.
11/13/12 (Tue)
By Caroline Downs
Mike Lautenschlager of Berthold, president of the Lewis & Clark School District, is committed to excellence in K-12 public education across North Dakota.
"We have a great school system in our district and in this state, and this is the gift you're given," he said. "It's free and available to everybody, so make use of it."
In fact, Lautenschlager's dedication to leadership in public education was recognized last month when he was elected to a two-year term as the Northwest Director for the North Dakota School Boards Association board of directors. The election took place during the NDSBA annual convention held in Bismarck.
Known for his quiet leadership style, Lautenschlager appreciated the limited campaigning opportunities granted to the candidates. "We got three minutes to speak [before the election]," he said, "so I told a story."
Lautenschlager recounted a true story about a recent experience with an insurance agent trying to schedule a time to review some materials. "He gave me four or five different dates he could meet, and I had to decline four of the five," said Lautenschlager. "I told him I had things I had to do with the school board, and he asked me why I did that."
As the father of three sons, with the youngest a high school freshman and the oldest a senior in college, Lautenschlager didn't have to think twice about his response. "I told him I'd just gone through this with my 14-year-old son," he said. "I do this to give the gift of education to the next generation. I want to see that gift continue."
Lautenschlager started his involvement with NDSBA by going to the conventions. "Our state association is a great organization, so there's a lot to be learned by attending these," he said. "If not from a session, it might be by visiting with board members from other districts around the state. I know [the conventions] made me a better board member."
Eight years ago, he started working with the NDSBA Governmental Affairs Committee. "We stay up-to-date on national and state issues," he said. "I try to represent this region."
He continued, "We've been fortunate the last few years that a lot of things out of Governmental Affairs have been resolved legislatively. We try to stay on top of everything and keep everybody informed."
Lautenschlager is interested in federal issues such as the No Child Left Behind act and state concerns with funding for the counties and school districts impacted by oil and gas development. "Basically, every district in this region is going through growing pains," he said.
As the Northwest Director on the NDSBA board, he intends to represent the school districts at state and national levels. "I want to be a voice for the problems we face in this region," he said.
Lautenschlager has been on the Berthold and Lewis & Clark School District school board for 16 years, and served on several committees. He has presented at NDSBA conventions about reorganization and at Negotiations seminars about labor/management issues. He is also a member of the National School Board Association's Federal Relations Network.
He will be serving on the NDSBA board of directors with President Greg Allen of Jamestown, Vice President Jim Rostad of Minot, Past President Angela Korsmo of West Fargo, Southwest Director Ben Auch of Mott/Regent, Northeast Director Jennifer Johnson of Larimore and Southeast Director Jim Johnson of Fargo.
Lautenschlager's participation in school district leadership through the years has been one way to demonstrate his commitment to serving the local, regional and state education community. "It's about what we can do to keep our kids learning," he said. "You can make a difference. Somebody has to step up and care."


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Welcome to the Smart Set. Every morning we bring you the gossip coverage, filtered. Today: The Nerd Prom menu is very saucy, J. Crew's Manolo Blahnik collaborations hits a snag, and the time Oliver Stone muscled Whit Stillman out of the director's chair.
Here's what seasoned Washington types and their very special Hollywood guest stars will be eating tomorrow night at the White House White House Correspondents' Association Dinner:
"Salad: Black Lentil Terrine with lump Crabmeat, Tango Green and Red Artisan Greens, Red and Yellow Tear Drop Tomatoes -- drizzled with a Dill Vinaigrette
Bread Presentation: Seven-Grain Rolls, White and Wheat Rolls; Sourdough Rolls, Flatbreads and butter
Entrée: Texas Rubbed Petite Filet with a Calvados Demi, paired with Duo of Jumbo Shrimp seasoned with Red Curry; Roasted Haricot Verts, Baby Pepper, Patty Pan Squash; Tasso Mache Choux Risotto
Dessert: The Galaxy -- Rich Chocolate Truffle Mousse layered with Chocolate Genoise and Almond Macaroon, Ganache Truffle Center finished in a chocolate glaze, garnished with fresh raspberries
Freshly brewed regular and decaff coffee; variety of regular and herbal teas
Wines: Estancia Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon"
So basically, it's a crabmeat salad, rolls, steak, and chocolate mousse. Not bad! Also, the red curry seasoning and chocolate glaze should produce a major uptick in Prilosec sales at the Washington Hilton gift shop starting around 10 p.m. Acid reflux is the official stomach disorder of Nerd Prom. [Playbook]
The unholy preppy shoe alliance between J. Crew and Manolo Blahnik is on-hold due to "wholesale production restraints," whatever that means. (Seriously: any thoughts on what that means?) "The pointy-toed heels, priced at about $600" debuted on the hooves of models at New York's fashion and were supposed to pop up on jcrew.com later this year. Now, no dice. [Page Six]
This is sad: Cokie Roberts' newly-adopted black lab Katie -- who went missing in Bethesda on Saturday, attracting much concern from dog lovers and members of the press -- has died after being hit by a car. Roberts confirmed the death in a press release, and encouraged everyone to make a donation in the dog's memory to Lab Rescue, which helped lead the six-day search. [Bethesda Patch]
It seems Oliver Stone is at least partly to blame for Atlantic Wire Media Diet subject Whit Stillman's 14-year layoff between The Last Days of Disco and the newly-released Damsels in Distress. Stillman told The New York Post he was set to option Anchee Lin's memoir Red Azalea for $140,000 but it seems he was "pushed out of the project when Oliver Stone wanted in." Stone then decided not to move ahead on the project when he realized he couldn't shoot it in China, something he probably could have considered before big-footing our very good pal Whit Stillman. [Page Six]
Hilary Rosen will be popping up on Meet The Press Sunday, two weeks after she cancelled a planned appearance in the wake of Ann Romney Never Worked a Day in Life-gate. [Capital]
Michael Bloomberg has vowed he will attempt to have a "good time" at New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn's wedding next month, even though he vetoed her living wage bill. He added in a press conference yesterday that he doubts the topic of a living wage is going to "come up as a subject at the wedding," a safe prediction, unless it's one of those living wage-themed weddings. [The New York Observer]
Sarah Michelle Gellar: pregnant! "A source close to Gellar" tells People that the actress and husband Freddie Prinze Jr. are "thrilled" to be parents again, which is the early leader from the most innocuous anonymous quote of 2012. [People]
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More on ex-vegans
After the "I"m not vegan anymore" post by Alexandra Jamieson a few weeks ago, there were all the expected reactions: anger, disappointment, insults, and, yes, support. I avoided responding right away because I wanted to make sure my reaction was appropriate and thought out. I like Alexandra. I interviewed her a few years ago for Herbivore and have liked her positive approach to promoting veganism and healthy eating from her appearance in Super Size Me to her subsequent books and consulting services. She's never been confrontational or insulting, so I want to avoid being the same way.
But, I do feel there is something to be said about her post as well as celebrity ex-vegans and the whole "I'm not a vegan anymore" thing (see also).
I've written about my frustration with vocal "ex-vegans" before:
Who I find really difficult to deal with are militant ex-vegans. They are far worse than any so called "militant vegans" I've ever met. These are the people who feel they have the experience and, therefore, the right to disparage veganism or vegetarianism because they "used to be one of those." I don't know about you, but I can never imagine giving up veganism and I can't imagine any truly committed vegan ever going back to animal products and disparaging their former lifestyle at the same time. These militant ex-vegans with a chip on their shoulder may not be worth engaging in an argument. Let them blow off their steam and, in turn, look like blowhards to everyone else.
Alexandra doesn't fall into the militant ex-vegan category. Militant ex-vegans will start web sites telling you why you shouldn't be vegan and start quoting the Weston A. Price Foundation and Dr. Mercola. Alexandra's still promoting plant-based diets and feels they can work for many people. However, I read her announcement with more disappointment than I did with someone like Ellen who eats eggs from backyard chickens or Megan Fox who "lost too much weight". With celebrity ex-vegans, I groan and say, "Not surprised." We shouldn't look to celebrities for inspiration any more than we should any random person on the street. But when someone declares "Not vegan!" when their livelihood and own celebrity has come from promoting veganism for many years, I feel like there's potential for damage to be done to ethical veganism's acceptance. When a vegan chef, Certified Holistic Health Counselor, and vegan cookbook author denounces her veganism, it has the effect of making veganism seem too difficult for the average person. Or worse, it makes it look like the wrong choice ("If some promoting veganism for that long decided it was wrong for her, it must be for me, too!")
What I think disappoints me most about Alexandra's reasoning for making the change are some of her justifications. First, the cravings:
My body started craving the "bad" stuff. Namely, meat.
It used to be that, when a friend ordered a burger out at dinner, I was slightly (though quietly) disgusted.
But I started noticing a different reaction.
Instead of disgust, I started to salivate.
The impulse to order salmon instead of salad with tofu at my favorite restaurant was overwhelming.
And, for me as a vegan, it was confusing, too.
At first, I thought: "I must be mineral deficient. Or maybe I need more concentrated protein. I'll eat more sea vegetables. I'll just add more nuts and hemp seeds and drink more green juice. Then the cravings will stop."
I denied these cravings and tried to "talk my body out of them".
I hid my cravings from myself, and my community.
I ate more sea vegetables in order to add more minerals to my diet as I had told so many of my vegan-curious friends to do. I chose more protein-heavy plant foods on a regular basis. I avoided sugar and drank green juices by the pint, all in an effort to give my body the nutrition that I thought my body was asking for.
I tried for over a year.
I felt ashamed. If I was "doing it right" I wouldn't have these cravings, would I?
And still, the cravings persisted.
I've never given much value to "cravings." To me, food cravings aren't indicators of anything terribly substantive. I don't think they're indicators of "something your body lacks" like iron, protein, or some other random vitamin or mineral. Research backs me up on this. That's not to say that cravings aren't real feelings. They are. But rather than your body "telling you" that you're not getting enough protein so you should eat a steak, I think it's simply that you miss the taste, texture, or memories associated with the food you crave. Most vegans will tell you that they didn't stop eating meat because they hated the taste. If that was the case, meat analogues wouldn't be so popular. Vegans stopped eating meat for ethical reasons, health reasons, or some combination, and a craving for a food they used to eat simply means they want something like that again. Every so often I think, "I miss Philly Cheesesteaks." But does that mean I'm going to go out and order a dead cow with cheese slathered all over it? No – I'll grab some sliced seitan, fry it up all Pat's (or Geno's)-like, and pour some nootch-filled cheese sauce all over it. It does the trick. I think food cravings as a reason for returning to eating meat, dairy, or eggs is simply an excuse, a justification for something that feels wrong at its core.
The other part that really bothered me about Alexandra's piece is the set of conclusions she comes to at the end. The ones that struck me as particularly bothersome:
I believe you can love and care about animal welfare and still consume them.
I believe humans are animals. And some animals need to eat other animals to be healthy. Some do not.
I mean. For real, though?
But, I do give Alexandra credit for being honest. Certainly, it wasn't easy for her. And I sincerely hope that as she continues her journey, she looks more deeply at the reasons she's no longer vegan and reconsiders her stance down the road.
So, rather than continuing picking the post apart (because, really, I don't want this to come across as a personal attack), let me instead share a few other pieces that I think get it right:
First, I urge every single person reading this to read "Facing Failing Health as a Vegan" by Sayward Rebhal. This may be one of the most important pieces about veganism ever written. (I'm boldfacing that because I feel that strongly about it.) Sayward discusses her own health issues, the internal struggle it caused, and the ultimate, happy resolution where she was able to overcome her difficulties while remaining a vegan. She is proof that if the animals and veganism are really important to you, you can make it work.
Secondly, Jack Norris, RD has a couple of responses well worth reading. Jack can always be counted on for good, even-handed analysis.


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David Bowie Erroneously Blamed for Astronaut's 'Space Oddity' Video Takedown
International Space Station astronaut Chris Hadfield made headlines last year when he posted a video of himself covering David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' from space, but the clip was recently taken down after its license expired, bringing Bowie under fire for what some saw as needlessly aggressive copyright enforcement.
Those criticisms were misguided, however. As the Ottawa Citizen pointed out in a published apology to Bowie, 'Space Oddity' is "the only one of more than 300 songs he has written and recorded for which he [does] not own or control the copyright." Although Bowie "strongly" supported Hadfield's video, he wasn't officially able to grant or deny permission, and wasn't responsible for the takedown.
In fact, as the Citizen's article notes, Bowie went above and beyond for Hadfield, reaching out to the publisher to throw his weight behind the project: "Mr. Bowie made contact with the publisher of the composition expressing his wish that they allow Commander Hadfield the right to record and synchronize his recording to the video he was proposing to make. Mr. Bowie strongly suggested that the licence be immediately issued at no charge and that the creation of this video had his enthusiastic support."
The publisher in question appears to be the Richmond Organization, which maintains control of 'Space Oddity' through its Andover subsidiary. The company, which was founded by Howard S. Richmond, might be in fans' crosshairs at the moment, but it proved instrumental to Bowie's career in more ways than one -- his longtime collaborator Tony Visconti was a house producer there when he was drawn into Bowie's orbit. In any event, Hadfield's video went viral for a reason -- it was really, really cool -- so here's hoping it's able to make a speedy journey back online.


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Tom Daschle Pulls Out
President Obama has very high approval rating and much valuable political capital. Judging by the Republicans' recalcitrant conduct in dealing with the president's nearly $900 economic stimulus program, there are many major battles around the corner. Daschle should have been cut lose earlier; such missteps can erode the president's stellar political currency.
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Tom Daschle has done the right thing and withdrawn his name from nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
It was inevitable.
Even though he was a former Senate majority leader from 2001 to 2003, and he's highly respected in Washington, D.C., he had no excuse for his tax transgressions.
He has already said that it was last June that he discovered that he owed $128,000 in taxes, for a car service that he had routinely used as part of his arrangement as a consultant and also for other unreported income; this was apart from the millions Daschle was paid for the consulting work, which itself was not part of the problem.
Daschle had said he previously hadn't realized that he owed taxes on the car service, but that it dawned on him that he did owe payment.
The question has been why was it that it was only weeks ago that Daschle made the payments; after he already knew that he was to be nominated for his important position.
The clear implication –and it's a hard one to dispel—was that he only made the payments because he knew that the issue would pop up during vetting for his confirmation hearing.
Daschle should have known better. How was he hoping to survive since he really had no legitimate explanation for his egregious conduct? He has done a very dishonorable thing.
It's true that Daschle is one of the most qualified candidates to take charge of the mission to transform the nation's healthcare system and eventually create a national health insurance coverage program. But this does not mean anything and everything flies.
It should not come as a huge surprise that the Daschle debacle has occurred, based on the accommodating and lenient position taken with respect to the case of Timothy Geithner, whose own tax problems, albeit minor, were important nonetheless—compared to Daschle's. Ultimately, Geithner was confirmed.
So, are there different standards that have been set for President Obama's candidates to meet in order to be confirmed? Yes, indeed; especially when compared to the corrupt patronage-based nepotism of the George Bush Administration.
Yet it was candidate Obama himself who raised the bar during the campaign with the mantra of "change" and the promise to end the old way of doing things in Washington. That's why so many young voters, many first time voters, and many voters who had not cast their ballot four years earlier, voted. And they overwhelmingly supported Obama.
So, one can imagine the disappointment these Obama supporters felt when Daschle's problems became public.
Their disappointment likely was intensified when even after disclosure of Daschle's embarrassing conduct that President Obama insisted that he was standing behind candidate Daschle.
President Obama has very high approval rating and much valuable political capital. The president must preserve this capital for the big and worthy fights ahead; judging by the Republicans' recalcitrant conduct in dealing with the president's nearly $900 economic stimulus program, there are many major battles around the corner.
"Tom made a mistake, which he has openly acknowledged. He has not excused it, nor do I," President Obama said in a statement. "Now we must move forward, with our plan to lift this economy and put people back to work," he added.
Daschle should have been cut lose the moment he disclosed his predicament. Such missteps can erode the president's stellar political currency.
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