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Does John McCain have anger management issues? This film contends that he does:

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I’ve found even dumber shit from the mouth of Pastor James Manning. Go on over to CL-TV to check it out.

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This just in from the Obama campaign:

CHICAGO, IL – Today, the Obama-Biden Campaign announced the endorsement of Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Shakira.

The internationally renowned artist, who is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, is an active philanthropist, whose Barefoot Foundation (Fundación Pies Descalzos) works to expand educational opportunities to poor children in her native Colombia, and around the world.

“I am honored to receive the endorsement of such a talented and generous individual who has achieved worldwide acclaim, and whose commitment to social justice has made such a difference,” Senator Obama said. “Shakira is a role model for young Latinas in the U.S., and throughout our entire hemisphere, and I am humbled that she recognizes the type of change we need in our country and around the world.”

“I support Barack Obama because I think that he is the person that can bring the world the true American message,” Shakira said. “I feel in my heart that he would be able to reconstruct peace and confidence in the United States.”

Shakira added that: “I’d like to invite the Latino community to come out and make themselves present during this election because they can really make a difference. I care deeply about this country and I think everyone does because America’s economy is so crucial for the rest of the world. The rest of the world’s economy depends on the economy of this country, and world peace depends on the policies of this country.”

So if you were undecided before, take heed to this endorsement … because hips don’t lie baby!

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Today the Obama campaign released a 13-minute documentary about John McCain’s links to Charles Keating, who was involved in the Savings & Loan scandal back in the 1980s. Check out the full film here:

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I do believe I’ve found the stupidest mofo on the Internet. Check him out on our video blog: CL-TV.

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People post the craziest shit on Craigslist. Check out this recently posted ad, found in the “Strictly Platonic” section on Craigslist Charlotte:

Hi I am looking for little people - w4m - 44 (charlotte)

Reply to: pers-856926830@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-09-27, 12:28AM EDT

I would love to meet a little nugget male friend.

This is serious and would love to met them for lunch, fun or just hanging out.
I am in love with Chesly Handlers side kick Chuy….

You picture gets mine…thanks and have a great time on here.

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Zombies are about to invade Charlotte. Check out this message from the Charlotte Roller Girls:

Second Annual Charlotte Zombie Walk to take place October 5th

Zombie and Halloween enthusiasts throughout Charlotte to overtake the city!

Charlotte, North Carolina (ZOMBIES!) September 22, 2008: The second annual Charlotte Zombie Walk will take place Sunday, October 5th beginning at 7:00 PM.

Charlotte Zombie Walk is open to the public and participants are encouraged to don their zombie best for the event. The first annual Charlotte Zombie Walk boasted over 80 participants and served to promote Halloween related activities in metropolitan Charlotte.

The event will begin at Alley Cat in Uptown at 7:00 PM and the walk will end at the same location at 8:00 PM. Blood donations will be accepted outside Alley Cat from 2:30 to 7:00. The first annual Zombie Ball will follow the walk at 8:00. All ages are welcome to participate in the walk.

“Last year’s event was a lot of fun and we are looking for a bigger turn out this year” says Badger, the event organizer, “It’s good to have something for everyone that puts a bit of Halloween spirit into the city.”

About Charlotte Zombie Walk:

Charlotte Zombie Walk is a free community event that was first held in 2007.

About Alley Cat:

Alley Cat is one of Charlotte’s finest live music venues offering a full service bar and featuring Penguin Grill. Alley Cat is located at 314 N. College St.

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This just in from the recently opened restaurant Nolia:

Nolia Restaurant Hires Joshua Rosenbaum As Chef
- Johnson & Wales University’s Summa Cum Laude Grad Joins Nolia’s Team -

Charlotte, N.C. – Noila Restaurant, a recently opened restaurant in the heart of the Elizabeth neighborhood at 7th Street and Caswell, hired Joshua Rosenbaum as its chef to manage its fresh food preparation and presentation in this neighborhood Southern bistro.

According to Brandon Foster, the managing partner for Nolia, “Joshua brings originality and knowledge in food management and preparation from a broad perspective that is welcomed on our restaurant team. When it comes to lunch and dinner menus, our guests will find his savory fares irresistible. For those who wish to languor over a relaxing weekend brunch on Saturday or Sunday, they will enjoy his breakfast or lunch selections from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.”

With a background in contemporary American food preparation in both hotel kitchens as well as in à la carte restaurants, Rosenbaum gained his formal culinary arts education at Johnson & Wales University in Norfolk, Va., where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor of science degree in foodservice management.

Upon graduation, Rosenbaum became the executive chef in the well-known rustic Maine island destination Chebeague Island Inn. Applauded by both “Travel & Leisure” and “Yankee” magazines, this Inn, which he managed the daily operations of the kitchen, was described as the ultimate destination for delicious fresh food by these media sources in reviews. When Rosenbaum moved to Charlotte from Maine, he was the chef for Doubletree Hotel in Gateway Village. Before joining Nolia, he served as the chef consultant that developed the innovative menu for an organic breakfast and lunch concept as well as outlined the kitchen staffing, equipment and procedures for Blynk Organic that opens this month in Uptown and caters to providing organic food for a healthy lifestyle.

For Nolia Restaurant, Rosenbaum has developed a menu that will appeal to both children and adults. Selections include fresh appetizers, salads and a host of sandwiches at lunch and dinners ranging from pasta to chicken, beef short ribs, shrimp and grits to pork chops and grilled salmon. A special children’s menu offers foods that kids love from burgers to chicken to grilled pimento cheese sandwiches and rainbow pasta, served with a side order and beverage.

Rosenbaum will be recommending menus to complement Monday night beer dinner with a set price that will feature a three-course beer dinner with each course paired with different beer. Tuesday night will use the same three-course format with wine paired with each course presented by the chef. He will also work with private parties for special menu planning and selections when reserving the private dining room.

Nolia Restaurant is short for Magnolia and celebrated its grand opening on September 17 with an art benefit with proceeds going to Citizen Schools, a non-profit where middle school students develop the academic and leadership skills they need to do well in school, get into college and become leaders in their careers and in their communities.

Nolia Restaurant is located at 366 North Caswell Road in the Elizabeth neighborhood. For additional information or reservations, please call 704-376-1515 or visit their web site at www.noliarestaurant.com

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Creative Loafing Inc., the company that owns Creative Loafing Charlotte, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this morning.

Creative Loafing CEO Ben Eason said in a conference call with company management hours ago that the bankruptcy will have no affect on normal Creative Loafing business and that no liquidation or impending sale of the company is on the horizon. And all Creative Loafing employees and vendors will be paid on schedule.

“The term “bankruptcy” conjures up all kinds of images and demons but it is essentially a legal proceeding designed to give an over-leveraged company the time, process and a safe harbor for which to reorganize its finances,” said Eason in a company memo. “Chapter 11 was the natural place for the Company to go to accomplish an orderly reorganization of our finances.”

While business operations won’t change, according to Eason, the reorganization will better allow Creative Loafing to increase its online presence. And although the company incurred new debts when it recently acquired papers in  Washington  and  Chicago (CL owns papers in  Charlotte, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Atlanta and the Tampa Bay area.), Eason asserts that the purchases did not play a role in the reorganization plan

“This filing has little to do with the acquisition and everyone should feel very proud of what we’ve accomplished,” reads the company memo. “It hasn’t been easy but it has been successful. The assumptions we made have not turned out to be so successful. The print business has been under siege from all quarters with the exception of the one place that counts; audience.

“This,” said Eason, “is all about a fresh start.”

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Introducing CL’s brand-new original TV series Tales of Charlotte, which features folks recounting true-life stories about the most bizarre incidents they’ve ever experienced. Check it out on our video blog CL-TV.

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