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London to Charlotte Direct

London to Charlotte Direct
For the past four years, I’ve lived the high life in London, England. I had access to movie premieres, world-class museums and stage productions, with the rest of Europe just a short, cheap plane ride away. So when I began telling people that I was trading London for the other Queen City across the...
August 16th, 2010 | Current Issue, Featured | Read More

Lost in Space: The elusive art of the live recording

Lost in Space: The elusive art of the live recording
Live albums, as a general rule, suck. Even without poor recording clarity, it’s rare that a live record manages to capture not only song, but also a sense of place; rarely are we taken into the recording instead of merely hearing a facsimile of it. But occasionally, a live recording – not necessarily...
August 9th, 2010 | Featured, July 10 | Read More

Lawless

Lawless
Ellenora Barker stands by her man. When her husband, Andy, announced he wanted to build his very own old-fashioned Western town, she told him it sounded like a great idea.And when he sold his share of a successful construction company and moved the family from their comfy life in Charlotte to a remote...
August 5th, 2010 | Current Issue, Featured | Read More

Pink Mist and Hamburger Meat a Warrior’s Tale

Pink Mist and Hamburger Meat a Warrior’s Tale
“It’s like your entire body is being punched at the same time,” Marine Corp. Keith Richardson offered, looking up after a thoughtful pause, and a big sip from a can of Monster Energy Drink. “ The Humvee fills up with smoke and debris. And you get this nasty metallic taste in your mouth. Kinda...
July 2nd, 2010 | Featured, July 10 | Read More

Visions of Charlotte – Arthur Gallagher Johnson and Wales

Visions of Charlotte – Arthur Gallagher Johnson and Wales
Arthur Gallagher, President, Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte Arthur Gallagher was named president of the Johnson & Wales University Charlotte Campus in January 2003. Gallagher is also currently on the board of advisors for the Charlotte School of Law. Are our graduates staying in Charlotte,...
April 1st, 2010 | April 2010, Featured | Read More

Chocolate

Chocolate
“ All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” ~ Lucy, in the cartoon strip “Peanuts,” by Charles M. Schulz Ah, chocolate. Decadent, creamy and rich. It is no wonder people say, “Forget love … I’d rather fall in chocolate.” Chocolate is the taste that has...
April 1st, 2010 | April 2010, Featured | Read More

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