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Jackson Metro Area Starbucks Closings

David — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:11:13 +0000

I guess that tells a story within a story, it looks like 4 out of 5 Starbucks within a 10 mile or so radius are closing in the Jackson Metro area. I have been living here for 11 years and I am still amazed at how this city stays alive. Of course in a lot of ways, it doesn’t.

I have 2 teenagers and their list of things to do just keeps shrinking almost daily. About the only thing that they have to do is go to the movies or go swimming at Ross Barnett Reservoir. So let’s see, go see a movie, or go swimming where there are alligators? What a choice.

And the reason? Well, from my perspective it is apathy. People here say they want this or that, but when it comes time to put their money (or time) where their mouth is, the buck stops.

It’s hard to believe this is a Capitol City when you can not even support a skating rink or a Starbucks.

Wake up Jackson !

Jackson Mississippi on Google Street View

David — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:38:30 +0000

Google announced yesterday that Jackson, MS is one of 37 new areas that have been added to their Street View Maps.

To celebrate Street View’s one year birthday, I am very happy to announce we are bringing Street View to 37 (you heard me – 37!) new areas and we have expanded coverage in 15 of our existing areas. All in all, this effectively doubles our coverage. Link : Street View turns 1, keeps on growing

Between this and the new Real Estate maps there is a lot to take in on Google Maps for the Jackson area. Now you can easily find Real Estate for sale and get an instant view of the street and neighborhood, all from the comfort of your computer.

Thanks WJTV

David — Thu, 10 May 2007 00:01:54 +0000

WJTV in Jackson, held a Central Mississippi Blogger Meet-Up on Saturday May 5th. The turn out was very, very disappointing. I was shocked that only 2 bloggers showed up.

Jackson is definitely an apathetic area, but I really thought the bloggers would cross that boundary. How in the world can a blogger be apathetic?

The staff of WJTV was very open and gracious to host this event and did not let the low attendance affect them, and we really appreciate that.

Terry Heaton was a catalyst for this event and his knowledge of both the mainstream media and the blogosphere is incredible. He is one of the few people I have met that truly understands both sides and the changes that are taking place in the media world. His blog is worth a subscription and a trip through his archives can be very educational.

Thanks WJTV !

If you want to join the Circus, move to Jackson, MS

David — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:11:29 +0000

This is one crazy place to be. I have been here for almost 10 years and I still walk around wondering about it. I have lived in several states, mainly Texas and I have never felt like I understood Mississippi.

It is a beautiful place, and it has some of the nicest people in the world, but, it is really a crazy place to live.

When Frank Melton was running for Mayor of Jackson it sounded great, a man on a mission that would take all the necessary actions to straighten out the crime. Now that agenda appears to be totally upside down. Oh there’s a surprise, a politician who did not deliver what he promised.

If you are not familiar with the area, just read this article, it is sure to make your head swirl just trying to follow who is who and what they are doing.

Immigration Debate

David — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:55:00 +0000

I have stayed clear of this issue so far, but, it is getting increasingly harder to do. I grew up as a Military brat, this means that I learned to live and share with people from all corners of this country.

Most of my youth was spent in the San Antonio, Texas area. Both my children where born in Victoria, Texas. I now reside in Jackson, Mississippi. I have spent most of my life in areas that are made up of a large portion of the American minority population.

This article by Herbert Meyer hits the nail on the head. No American should be able to say they are against immigration, without immigration not one of us would be here. What we are really against is the fact that a large portion of illegal aliens have no intention of seeking to become a true American.

Why don’t we have a National language?
Why do we keep lowering standards instead of educating up?
Why do we allow illegals to take jobs from citizens?
Why don’t we worry about getting our own kids assimilated to our country?

Link : RealClearPolitics – Articles – Why Americans Hate This ‘Immigration’ Debate: “Why Americans Hate This ‘Immigration’ Debate
By Herbert Meyer”

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