tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.comments2023-10-30T06:35:11.132-04:00Greensboro MetroErik "E.C." Hueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07845089842129135854noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-60510233095745929652010-04-09T20:50:04.332-04:002010-04-09T20:50:04.332-04:00Both Federal and State law mandate the payment of ...Both Federal and State law mandate the payment of Tax Refunds by a certain date. If payment is not made by that date the Courts are legaly bound to order the payments and interest plus penalty. The Court has in the past ordered the "SALE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE STATE TO SATISFY THE DEBT". Best information I can give at this point is to have the State Atourney Generals Office process the complaints. If no satisfaction is gained with the State Atourney Generals Office , then SEEK OUT A PRIVATE ATOURNEY TO START A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST THE REPARTMENT OF REVENUE IN THE STATE, AND WHAT EVER ELSE IS NEEDED TO RECOVER THE "TAX PAYERS MONEY".Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06274476224822568771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-89848389663910977422009-09-22T22:55:47.593-04:002009-09-22T22:55:47.593-04:00Best of luck, Eric. Keep in touch.Best of luck, Eric. Keep in touch.Roch101https://www.blogger.com/profile/09051431871719164688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-55767903372098188682009-07-23T00:45:50.832-04:002009-07-23T00:45:50.832-04:00wow. speechless. is this guy serious? this is the ...wow. speechless. is this guy serious? this is the south..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-15404879814632879232009-07-17T08:12:30.518-04:002009-07-17T08:12:30.518-04:00It is horrible that historic Burr Oak Cemetery was...It is horrible that historic Burr Oak Cemetery was desecrated in such an evil manner. My sympathy to the family members of the deceased. The national spotlight on the plight of this cemetery may cause people to take a closer look at cemeteries in their area. YES, desecration occurs in other cemeteries -- nothing as horrible as Burr Oak -- but isolated vandalism, invasive maintenance and restoration procedures have occurred in this county. Everyone needs to visit the graves of their ancestors and take a close look. Burial custom in this country is eroding. Many people see financial gain in historic cemeteries and burials. Laws protecting cemeteries are non-existant or ignored. Grave markers are discarded, trashed, graves are violated, burial grounds are used as parking lots, grave markers as pathways and other atrocities that are just too horrid for me to recount at the moment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-77289121366286197462009-07-10T09:51:56.560-04:002009-07-10T09:51:56.560-04:00Tony, your comment was from the heart, I appreciat...Tony, your comment was from the heart, I appreciate that. Thank you.<br /><br />Andrew, you're exactly right. Not only that, we also need to tackle the under-employment problem, which is a direct result of the unemployment problem in our area. And I suspect you're seeing a lot of people filing for Council seats who are just as frustrated.Erik "E.C." Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07845089842129135854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-29884770823260201872009-07-09T00:03:41.500-04:002009-07-09T00:03:41.500-04:00I don't totally disagree with Anon. The promo...I don't totally disagree with Anon. The promotion of the Triad's valuable transportation network can lead to economic growth and job development.<br /><br />But the Triad and Greensboro have been looking at the issue with a singular focus: bringing jobs here. Of course Greensboro needs that, but using incentives to attract new companies can't be the only tool leaders use. Greensboro needs to think about job creation and economic development through a broader lens, such as starting to create the kind of live, work, play livability that will attract and retain young professionals. Quality of life is a major factor for the younger workforce, because they don't really have any incentive to necessarily settle so soon. If Greensboro leaders also began to focus on creating a city where people want to live and that provides an even more superior quality of life, this could also help to stimulate corporate investment.<br /><br />And without an adequately trained workforce, many companies will look elsewhere for investment. Jobs are out there. Unfortunately, most triad residents don't possess the higher level skills needed for jobs that are available right now (I'm not saying you don't).<br /><br />My brother and his wife and their two young kids (soon to be three) just moved back to Greensboro after he lost his job in Richmond. Thankfully, he was offered several positions after a few weeks of looking. But he's a chemical engineer with very high, specialized training.<br /><br />I guess my point is Greensboro needs to also focus on retraining citizens and attracting higher education folks to create a workforce that will attract companies and more jobs.<br /><br />Leaders need to see the big picture. Sadly, most if not all of the members on the current city council don't seem to be big, bold thinkers. They're all mediocre, at best.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-27601800768303184362009-07-08T21:22:06.678-04:002009-07-08T21:22:06.678-04:00Erik, you're right. I've lived in Greensb...Erik, you're right. I've lived in Greensboro for 40 of my 53 years and I love it, but it truly is brain-dead.<br /><br />It is only a terminal lack of leadership that focuses on diversions that prevents us from recruiting better jobs.<br /><br />As someone who spent five years in Charlotte in the 1990s, I can tell you (and I'm sure you already know) that jobs for someone with your education and intelligence (the way people write truly does reveal a lot about them) would more quickly and easily find a job commensurate with your education and abilities there than in the Triad, but I understand your reluctance to leave the Triad -- it's a great place to live, no matter how stupid its (alleged) leaders might be.<br /><br />I hope you'll stay in the Triad, it needs more people like you.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04091357692023839036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-18240319097653060852009-07-08T07:41:55.654-04:002009-07-08T07:41:55.654-04:00Let me correct a couple of your points...with all ...Let me correct a couple of your points...with all due respect. My subdivision (Brook Run) was annexed within the GSO city limits about a year or so again, so as a GSO voter, this puts me on the playing field...I have a right to speak my mind. And quite frankly, no one is threatening anyone here. We have a lame duck City Council who is the laughing stock of the state (with the exception of a couple of Council members). <br /><br />Sure, promoting transportation and infrastructure is good, but if that's all we have, then what's the point? We have an unemployment rate that's rising as fast as the tax rate (has been for over 10 years)...what are we doing about it? Why CAN'T we think higher? Maybe you think $9/hour service jobs are all and good and maybe you think we can make our local economy relevant on those types of jobs...but we can't. <br /><br />And as far as your comment on job retraining, I have a B.A. degree (media communications/journalism) and have recently taught in the public schools. Since this state is laying off teachers faster than furniture plant workers, there's no more future in working in the classrooms of NC anymore. And since journalism jobs/PR jobs don't exist in this area anymore, working a $9/hour service job isn't glamorous, but it is literally the only thing that exists in this area now. Moving out of this area would be a last resort, but our options are open at this point.Erik "E.C." Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07845089842129135854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-82934503459642710192009-07-07T15:23:38.571-04:002009-07-07T15:23:38.571-04:00What's wrong with promoting the transportation...What's wrong with promoting the transportation network and infrastructure we have? Sure its not the only thing economic dev officials should be doing. But it sure doesn't hurt. As far as your job goes, That sucks. Have you considered retraining yourself for a different career. A friend of mine recently moved here and got a great salaried job within in a couple of weeks. Concerning your vote, don't you live in Jamestown? Threatening Greensboro city council candidates then seems pretty pointless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-6701577300597834872009-07-07T12:40:09.806-04:002009-07-07T12:40:09.806-04:00Nope. Not offended.Nope. Not offended.Roch101https://www.blogger.com/profile/09051431871719164688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-22298226573890017662009-06-02T10:58:43.158-04:002009-06-02T10:58:43.158-04:00It's Jim Kee.It's Jim Kee.Roch101https://www.blogger.com/profile/09051431871719164688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-38176569608926602472009-06-02T09:46:29.218-04:002009-06-02T09:46:29.218-04:00I attended Yvonne's campaign kickoff party on Sund...I attended Yvonne's campaign kickoff party on Sunday, which is where Jim Keys told the crowd, "I was told I'm running in District 2."Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635633734078410291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-64937242892407208692009-05-27T10:27:33.693-04:002009-05-27T10:27:33.693-04:00That's crazy. Why even spend the money to install ...That's crazy. Why even spend the money to install the lights in the first place?Erik "E.C." Hueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07845089842129135854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-64823885447538499672009-05-26T16:07:00.563-04:002009-05-26T16:07:00.563-04:00I heard someone say during a city council meeting ...I heard someone say during a city council meeting a while back that the state is cutting off the lights (also on 29) to save money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-13423486997179550672009-05-10T23:07:00.000-04:002009-05-10T23:07:00.000-04:00posted yesterday at protest petition site.posted yesterday at protest petition site.Triadwatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01470318773895235030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-50448376597236912702009-05-10T00:57:00.000-04:002009-05-10T00:57:00.000-04:00Winston-Salem (and the rest of the Triad for that ...Winston-Salem (and the rest of the Triad for that matter) is not a bad place. However, I get the feeling that a lot of people here tend to see the area through rose-colored glasses.<br />Is this some backwater that's culturally devoid? No, not even close.<br />Is this an area that's driving the world's creative class? Also, no.Ben Ledbetterhttp://benledbetter.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-57963797453671927052009-05-06T23:08:00.000-04:002009-05-06T23:08:00.000-04:00"She said the waffling on "protest petitions" were..."She said the waffling on "protest petitions" were the catalyst of her itching to run again."<br /><br />Great response will post tomorrow on this interview on Protest Petition site, to let everyone know how other people felt about the city council in their inaction for the longest time on this issue.Triadwatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01470318773895235030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-2232521091557957182009-05-06T17:24:00.000-04:002009-05-06T17:24:00.000-04:00A+ on the questions and A+ on the answers.
As I sa...A+ on the questions and A+ on the answers.<br />As I said at Roch's...there's going to be quite a battle for the other two at-large seats.Tony Wilkinshttp://www.busybeingbornblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-84211159701720069472009-04-17T11:29:00.000-04:002009-04-17T11:29:00.000-04:00I know Ray Trapp and I'd like to set the record st...I know Ray Trapp and I'd like to set the record straight as far as TREBIC is concerned because I've read about his affiliation with them on several sites including yours. The Triad Apartment Association, where Ray works, is a member of TREBIC, but Ray is not. You should call Ray and talk to him about this and other issues and you might be pleasantly surprised where he stands.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-41760495577023098152009-04-08T13:47:00.000-04:002009-04-08T13:47:00.000-04:00Beau, use quotation marks for Pete's sake.Beau, use quotation marks for Pete's sake.Roch101https://www.blogger.com/profile/09051431871719164688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-5510611900181409462009-04-08T11:56:00.000-04:002009-04-08T11:56:00.000-04:00I listen to the yelling by Greensboro College athl...I listen to the yelling by Greensboro College athletes and whistle- and horn-blowing by the coaches, a majority of whom are white. <BR/><BR/>There is illegal parking on our streets by white students. There is yelling in our community by the Greensboro recreation department’s soccer program, which is predominantly white.<BR/><BR/>This is a lot better than the gun fire heard at NC AT&T! I rest my case.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-58297453184746155642009-04-08T10:08:00.000-04:002009-04-08T10:08:00.000-04:00Aside from the fact that the writer attempts to ex...Aside from the fact that the writer attempts to extend the term "environmental racism" beyond its real and substantive meaning, this letter doesn't succeed in persuading or even in generating sympathy. It leaves the reader with the strong impression that the writer wouldn't object if the intruders were black. That's what she makes it all come down to, not that there are these intrusions, but that they are perpetrated by (mostly) white people. <BR/><BR/>So why should I care? The writer doesn't give me any reason to. I shrug.Roch101https://www.blogger.com/profile/09051431871719164688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-70636239359913804992009-04-06T22:23:00.000-04:002009-04-06T22:23:00.000-04:00To Whom It May Concern, My name is Justin Fornal, ...To Whom It May Concern,<BR/> <BR/>My name is Justin Fornal, I am a film maker living in New York and work full-time as writer and director of Bronx Flavor a show that broadcasts weekly on Bronxnet Channel 67. The program combines culinary journalism with sketch comedy to showcase local family owned eateries and uses food as a catalyst to encourage better relations between denizens of different ethnicities throughout the borough. The show has been a large success and we have recently been honored with a New York Emmy nomination. Anyone wishing to have a few laughs and hopefully build up an appetite can view past episodes at www.bronxflavor.com<BR/> <BR/>With any new venture what is most important to me as a film maker is to be granted creative freedom to make something original. This was no different when long time friend Max Benbassat approached me about doing a series of ads for his City Council Campaign. After watching this year's scare tactic Presidential mudslinging it seemed to be the ripe moment to take a stab at redefining how a campaign ad could work. As you can see Max's 'characateured croonies' do the mudslinging on their own and are in fact... facing their own camp. I was impressed that Max and his Campaign had enough confidence and foresight to see the value in these somewhat avant-garde works. To the unenlightened they may seem to say the least...a bit risky. This alone shows that Max will definitely bring some fresh ideas to the political arena.<BR/> <BR/>Best Regards,<BR/> <BR/>Justin Fornal<BR/>Fornal Films LLC<BR/>Bronx, NY<BR/>www.bronxflavor.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-56039491433261577012009-04-03T18:19:00.000-04:002009-04-03T18:19:00.000-04:00nice comment from R. Steve Bowden and he is a lawy...nice comment from R. Steve Bowden and he is a lawyer, amazing.Triadwatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01470318773895235030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279713171919449345.post-56396206296602352242009-04-02T14:36:00.000-04:002009-04-02T14:36:00.000-04:00"These blogs write themselves, folks."ROTFLMAF!!!"These blogs write themselves, folks."<BR/><BR/>ROTFLMAF!!!RecycleBillhttp://recyclebills.squarespace.com/recycleblog/noreply@blogger.com