Hundreds More Stranded In Charlotte As Second Glitch Shuts Down American Airline Flights

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Hundreds More Stranded In Charlotte As Second Glitch Shuts Down American Airline Flights

For the second time in the past few days, PSA has shut down the majority of their flights at the Charlotte Douglas Airport due to a technical glitch.

According to officials with American Airlines, their regional carrier PSA experienced a serious technical issue yesterday morning and had to cancel a total of 70 regional jet flights.

Last night they released an official statement by PSA Airlines;

Airline officials are now saying that all flights will resume starting at noon today.

The cause of the glitch was under investigation.

Charlotte’s Loaves & Fishes Needs Help To Feed 20,000 Hungry Children This Summer

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Charlotte’s Loaves & Fishes Needs Help To Feed 20,000 Hungry Children This Summer

On an almost daily basis, we are inundated by organizations who need money or volunteers. Those requests come fast and furious around the holiday season. But there are so many Charlotte non-profits that require financial support at other times during the year.

That’s where Charlotteans can really make a small but measurable difference. As the Executive Director of Loaves & Fishes Charlotte, Tina Postel shares why the close of each school year is one of the most crucial for thousands of children across Mecklenburg County.

For just $25, you can make a difference in a child’s life right here in the Charlotte area. Food insecurity may not be something you’ve experienced firsthand, however, with additional support from the community, these children and their families will be able to put food on their tables. Simply put, our community benefits from your willingness to give back.

Click here for more information on how you can help the children and families of Charlotte today.

Charlotte Douglas Changes Flight Patterns And Which Neighborhoods Hear More Noise

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Charlotte Douglas Changes Flight Patterns And Which Neighborhoods Hear More Noise

As the Charlotte Douglas Airport continues to grow, and the number of flights continues to increase, changes are being made to standard flight patterns, affecting which neighborhoods around Charlotte hear the most airplane noise.

Reddit user Nexusheli, who works at the airport, just posted a before 2017 and after 2017 flight pattern chart, which shows where many of the changes are being made;

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also recently released a national transportation noise map that shows exactly how much noise people are exposed to from airports and highways around the country.

Here is what the traffic noise around Charlotte looks like:

air-noise-around-charlotte

According to the map, those under the yellow sections can experience noise reaching 60 decibels, which they say is equal to “conversational speech”, and those under the dark orange and red sections may experience sounds upwards of 80 decibels, which they say would be equal to a garbage disposal.

Charlotte’s main airport is now America’s fifth busiest airport based on takeoffs and landings, currently with over 700 daily flights.

Do you hear any airplane noise where you live? How loud do you think it is?

NC House and Senate Pass New Bill That Would Make Any School Threat A Felony

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NC House and Senate Pass New Bill That Would Make Any School Threat A Felony

The North Carolina house and senate just ratified a new bill that would change any threats made against a school or place of worship from a misdemeanor into a felony.

The introduction to the bill reads;

“AN ACT TO INCREASE THE CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR COMMUNICATING A THREAT OF MASS VIOLENCE ON EDUCATIONAL PROPERTY OR AT A PLACE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP, TO PROVIDE FOR CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF THOSE OFFENSES WHEN THE OFFENSE IS COMMITTED UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY, AND TO REQUIRE A JUDGE TO SET CONDITIONS OF RELEASE FOR THOSE OFFENSES.”

Now that it has been passed by the house and senate, House Bill 670 moves onto Governor Roy Cooper’s desk, where, if signed, it will become a law.

While many think this new law will further deter students who might want to make a threat, others think it might be going to far to make troubled teens lifelong felons.

 

The bill does, however, allow for first-time offenders under 20 years old to have a judge dismiss their charge in exchange for community service, probation and mental evaluation.

What do you think about the new bill? 

Advocacy Groups Call on Governor Cooper to Veto SB711

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Advocacy Groups Call on Governor Cooper to Veto SB711

Following the North Carolina General Assembly’s rushed passage of SB 711, which would significantly limit the rights of neighbors of industrialized hog farms to sue for nuisance and significant pollution of their air and water, several advocacy groups, including; Center for Biological Diversity, Food & Water Watch, Public Justice, Socially Responsible Agriculture Project, and Waterkeeper Alliance issued the following statement:

“We call on Governor Cooper to continue his record as a champion of all North Carolinians – and especially those who call the rural communities of our state home – by standing with our state’s citizens and against those contaminating our air and water, by vetoing SB 711. The coalition of legislators who have tenaciously and heroically fought this dangerous bill and stood with families and communities as they take on these polluters, must also stand with the Governor and sustain the veto.

The proponents of this bill have tried to mislead politicians and the public into thinking it is a referendum on support for North Carolina’s agricultural industry. That’s not true. The people of North Carolina have long welcomed, worked for and promoted safe and responsible agriculture in our state. This bill is not about pulling back the welcome mat for those who are good neighbors; it is about providing legal immunity to those who are robbing their neighbors of the right to enjoy the open air, clean water and beautiful land that we value in North Carolina. We shouldn’t be rewarding those who are polluting our state and harming our neighbors. We should be looking out for North Carolina workers and families who call this state home. By vetoing this bill, Governor Cooper can send a strong message that, while North Carolina remains open for business, it also remains a place where the quality of life and access to abundant and clean water and the air is a priority. We must not allow irresponsible actors to taint our natural resources or our state’s reputation as a place that puts its people first. These are values all North Carolinians hold dear.”

SB 711 would also force companies to rename ‘soy milk’, ‘coconut milk’, ‘almond milk’, ‘cashew milk’, etc. starting on January 1st, 2019.

Page 5 of SB 711 states;

DIRECT DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES TO ADDRESS MISLABELING OF PLANT-BASED PRODUCTS AS “MILK”

SECTION 6.(a) The following definitions apply to this section:
(1) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
(2) “FDA” means the United States Food and Drug Administration.
(3) “Milk” means the lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one or more healthy hooved mammals. Hooved mammals include, but are not limited to, the members of the Order Cetartiodactyla, such as: Family Bovidae (cattle, water buffalo, sheep, goats, yaks, etc.), Family Camelidae (llamas, alpacas, camels, etc.), Family Cervidae (deer, reindeer, moose, etc.), and Family Equidae (horses, donkeys, etc.).
SECTION 6.(b) In accordance with the established standard of identity for milk defined in 21 C.F.R. § 131.110 and the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, the Department shall immediately develop an enforcement plan to enforce FDA’s standard of identity for milk as adopted in the North Carolina Administrative Code to prohibit the sale of plant-based products mislabeled as milk.
SECTION 6.(c) No later than 90 days after the effective date of this act, the Department shall begin to implement its enforcement plan, which shall include, but is not limited to, notification of the Department’s intent to embargo all mislabeled products offered for sale in this State. All plant-based products displayed for sale in this State shall be labeled in accordance with FDA’s standard of identity for milk and the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance no later than January 1, 2019.

What are your thoughts on SB711?

Massive Recall Issued After CDC Found Salmonella Mbandaka in Kellogg’s ‘Honey Smacks’ Cereal

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Massive Recall Issued After CDC Found Salmonella Mbandaka in Kellogg’s ‘Honey Smacks’ Cereal

Kellogg Cereal just issued a massive recall for its Honey Smacks cereal yesterday after the CDC confirmed that many boxes were likely to contain a deadly strain of salmonella.

The CDC has reported that 73 people have already been infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Mbandaka, including 3 people in North Carolina. Those who are now sick range in age from less than one year to 87, with a median age of 58.65% are female, and 41.35% are male;

The recall includes ‘Honey Smacks cereal‘ in 15.3 and 23 oz packages with UPC codes 3800039103, 3800014810

Please help spread the word! 

Thousands Stranded In Charlotte After Glitch Shuts Down All American Airline Flights

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Thousands Stranded In Charlotte After Glitch Shuts Down All American Airline Flights

Yesterday evening, thousands of people were stranded at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport after a computer glitch shut down all flights in and out of Charlotte for over 12 hours.

Roughly 120 flights have already been canceled at Charlotte Douglas.

Last night at about 9pm, the airline tweeted that; “PSA Airlines, an American Airlines regional carrier, experienced a technical issue that caused them to cancel their flights for the remainder of the evening. Our team is working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and accommodate customers.”

American Airlines sent out this statement via email:

“PSA Airlines, an American Airlines regional carrier, experienced a technical issue that has caused them to cancel their flights for the remainder of the evening. The total number of canceled flights is approximately 275 (about 120 in CLT).

Our team, in coordination with PSA, is working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and take care of our customers by accommodating them on mainline flights or other regional carriers.

We never want to disrupt our customers’ travel plans, and we are sorry for the trouble this caused. Our customer relations team will be reaching out to all of those who have been impacted by this issue.

Customers are encouraged to check their flight status on the American Airlines app before heading to the airport.”

According to airline officials, the incident is unrelated to a separate glitch on Wednesday that shut down operations on AA, kiosks, and the airline’s mobile app;

Customers stuck in Charltote were provided with hotel vouchers and Charlotte residents were reimbursed for their canceled flights.

The city of Belmont was quick to jump on the opportunity for new potential visitors;

The cause of the glitch was under investigation.

Normal flight operations are now expected to resume at 12 p.m. Friday.

Charlotte’s Gold District Just Opened Bardo – Led By Famed Chicago Chef Michael Noll

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Charlotte’s Gold District Just Opened Bardo – Led By Famed Chicago Chef Michael Noll

Charlotte’s Gold District just opened their newest gourmet restaurant – Bardo, led by renowned chef Michael Noll, who previously worked at Chicago’s famed Moto, Butter, Schwa, and Sous Rising.

The upscale eatery sits right next to the soon-to-open Yume Ramen Bistro and across the street from South End’s new Bodega, Max and Lola, and Charlotte’s first fluid-bed coffee roastery and tasting room, Reviver Coffee.

Bardo’s unique menu features chef-driven offerings with Japanese, American, and Spanish flavors, packed into focused 13 main course and 3 dessert menu, with prices ranging from $8-$23.

I went out on a limb and ordered the Spanish Octopus w/ avocado, chorizo, pineapple, and espelette;

I honestly wasn’t expecting much, as I’ve never had non-rubbery octopus, and I’m not the biggest fan of avocado, but when I took my first bite, I was surprised to say the least.

The texture reminded me of a slightly tough scallop with a nice char around the edges, and the flavor was buttery and smooth. The avocado creme and pineapple added the perfect sweet and creamy accents, and the crispy chorizo bits a nice finishing touch.

Bardo will now be open Tuesday to Thursday from 5 to 10pm, and Friday,  Saturday, and Sunday from 5pm to 1am.

Their menu will periodically change based on seasonal and available ingredients.

Carolina Panthers Kicker Graham Gano Ruins His Family’s Kickball Game (Video)

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Carolina Panthers Kicker Graham Gano Ruins His Family’s Kickball Game (Video)

One of the best kickers in the NFL just ruined his family’s driveway kickball game when he attempted to ‘not kick it hard’.

Carolina Panthers’ kicker Graham Gano, who’s currently ranked 7th in the NFL, wanted to join his wife and kids in a kickball game, and just seventeen seconds into play, he ruined everything when he kicked the ball into the neighbor’s yard.

He posted a video clip of the kick to his Twitter account and it quickly went viral. It’s already been viewed over 3.15 million times with over 21,000 retweets.

Under the video, he notes; “Got home today and my fam was playing kickball so I joined in. The only rule is that I’m not allowed to kick it hard. So here is my first at bat…😂”;

3 NC Towns Rank Among 2018’s Top 20 Best Small Cities to Start a Business

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3 NC Towns Rank Among 2018’s Top 20 Best Small Cities to Start a Business

The personal-finance website WalletHub just released its annual report of the Best Small Cities to Start a Business, and 3 towns in North Carolina ranked among the best in the nation, including; Wilson (#4), Salisbury (#13), and Sanford (#15).

The only state with more small towns in the top 20 was Utah, with 6 of their towns making the top list.

To determine the most business-friendly small markets in the U.S., WalletHub compared more than 1,200 small-sized cities across 18 key metrics. The data set ranges from average growth in number of small businesses, to most startups per capita, to investor access to labor costs, to highest average revenue per business.

Here are the top 20 towns, according to the report;

Top 20 Small Cities to Start a Business
1. Holland, MI 11. Enid, OK
2. St. George, UT 12. Bountiful, UT
3. Aberdeen, SD 13. Salisbury, NC
4. Wilson, NC 14. Springville, UT
5. Cheyenne, WY 15. Sanford, NC
6. Clearfield, UT 16. Brighton, NY
7 Ogden, UT 17. Shawnee, OK
8. Bismarck, ND 18. LaGrange, GA
9. Bozeman, MT 19. Midvale, UT
10. Fort Myers, FL 20. Bowling Green, KY

 

Here is the full ranking of the top 1,200 small cities in America;

Source: WalletHub

 

You can read more on their full report here.

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