Comments by cindygreen
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Posted on February 11 at 4:48 p.m.
Well, maybe those Natchezians who have been undying and unthinking supporters of FOX NEWS will begin to see the light. Far from being "fair and balanced," it's is merely an ultra-conservative network that will do anything to discredit those that don't support their (FOX's) far right agenda.
Posted on December 30 at 12:12 p.m.
I generally don't comment on other comments, but I was a bit miffed by Kroger's comment about "women running businesses alone." What century are you living in, Kroger?
"What kind of man would let a woman run a business alone?" Kroger states. Well, obviously not someone like you.
Kroger calls this a "disgrace," but the only thing I see as disgraceful is his ignorant attitude.
It seems ridiculous to even state this, but of course there is nothing wrong with a woman or women running businesses. And of course this is not a negative reflection on their husbands.
Posted on December 30 at 12:02 p.m.
TO: The New Owners
I always liked the atmosphere of the coffee shop (the furniture, music, pictures), but I hope you will improve the service, and let the staff know that they shouldn't take breaks (and talk loudly) at the tables amongst customers. Or talk loudly behind the register.
Obviously the other owners were lax about this. But I don't think most customers want to deal with that nonsense, which to me, seems a result of poor management and insufficient training. After a few experiences like that, I stopped going to the coffee shop.
But now that it has new owners, I'd like to try it again.
Good Luck!
P.S. I hope the price of cookies are more reasonable.
Posted on December 23 at 1:01 p.m.
Dear Mr. Furlow:
It's good that you raise the parking issue. But I think it's not just one's "sensibility," it simply Common Sense, which many business owners seem to lack, at their own peril.
But I would like to mention Customer Service, which in my experience at your coffee shop, some of your employees seem to lack.
For example: I noticed on several occasions (many months ago) two of your employees (when they weren't busy) sitting at the tables besides customers, texting on their cell phones, and speaking loudly to each other, as if the customers were invisible. I don't think paying customers should be subjected to that racket, from the shop's employees.
And this is unfortunate, as your shop as a whole is great (the atmosphere, the artwork, etc.) But I don't go there anymore.
So, having the Common Sense not to park in front of one's own business. Yes.
Better Customer Service (which is based on better management, and better training). Yes.
Posted on November 17 at 12:55 p.m.
My condolences for your loss. As a former owner of a cat, I realize how the pet becomes just like another family member. Plus, the size of your dog obviously posed no threat to anyone. And, it just seemed like an accident that he got away from you. So I hope they find the person who commited this act.
What follows is not aimed at you, Ms. Meng, but reading your letter made me think.
A few months ago, I remember reading a letter about a dog that killed a cat. And this made me think about the many owners of large dogs, that are not properly controlled, especially as large dogs can really scare little children. As a child, I remember being terrified by a large dog in the neighborhood, so even to this day, I am jumpy when approached by a dog that is loose. Since I'm too scared to do anything to such a dog, I just suffer in silence.
So I hope owners of large dogs who read this article will consider that when they are taking them for a walk.
That, to me, would seem to be a very Christian thing to do.
Posted on November 8 at 2:36 p.m.
Whenever I'm reading an article and come across a sentence that doesn't make sense (or has an obvious typo), ten out of ten times, when I look to see who wrote the offending sentence/passage, it's none other than Adam Koob.
I recommend that Mr. Koob ask Santa for Strunk and White's "The Elements of Style" for Christmas. In addition to helping him learn how to write (which he apparently never has), it will prevent him from further irritating readers by his flimsy grasp of the English language and obvious carelessness.
In this article, he puts an "a" before watching; "a watching." What the #%@& does that mean?
Posted on October 30 at 12:16 p.m.
I am surprised that people still make the mistake of thinking that the war in Iraq is making us safe from terrorism.
When you think about it, more Americans have died fighting in Iraq (more that 4,000 so far) than were killed during 9/11 (more than 3,000). Not to mention the thousands of injured and maimed Americans who return from Iraq every month after serving so bravely and honorably.
There was never a connection between Iraq and the attack on the U.S. on 9/11. This was fabricated by Bush/Cheney. Obama was smart enough to see this, McCain was not. And McCain's belligerent attitude towards Iran makes us less safe, not more. Iraq is flooded with terrorists now (who are killing Americans), because we are there. (How would we as Americans feel if Russian attacked and occupied us because they hated Bush? Would we feel liberated?)
If our country is safer now (since 9/11), that's due to Homeland Security and better communication between the FBI and CIA, here in the U.S., not in Iraq. A responsible president would have focused on finding Bin Laden and the people who killed so many Americans on 9/11. And that is in Afghanistan, not Iraq.
It also surprises me when pro-lifers, who, by definition, would seem to care about the sanctity of life, are so supportive of this illegal war in Iraq, which not only kills many Americans, but has killed tens of thousands of Iraqi men, women, children, and yes, babies, during the past five years. Do they not belong in the same "Personhood" category?
And who is this "Moral Majority"? I'm a law-abiding citizen who happens to believe in evolution, not "God made man..." And it seems that Bush's born-again nature is one reason we are in this mess in Iraq. He sees this as God's will. I wonder if the Iraqi--the children, husbands, wives, sons, daugthers, mothers, and fathers--who have been blown to bits by our bombs and bullets feel that it's God's will.
Force must be used at times (e.g. WWII), but we must have a smart, rational, logical, and cool-headed person to make this choice. McCain's erratic behavior during the financial crisis, his picking of Palin, his dishonorable smear campaign against Obama, have demonstrated to me that he is not that person. (McCain served honorably in the Navy, but his campaign has been run dishonorably.)
And Sarah Palin? McCain showed his poor judgement in picking her--because he was desparate. But her ethically questionable conduct in Alaska, her hiring of only buddies to fill government offices, her double-talk, and the dishonorable way she has chosen to attack Obama on baseless claims says a lot about her "morals."
People who are afraid of Obama might be watching too much FOX news, which is anything but "fair and balanced." MSNBC is skewed to the left; PBS and CNN seem the most fair.
If Obama weren't running, I would vote for Ron Paul before I voted for McCain.
Posted on August 20 at 8:24 p.m.
So what you're saying is that since it's a hassle, you don't want to do it? Wow, Fletcher, that sounds pretty selfish. For once you're pushing up daisies, your children and grandchildren will be dealing with the mess you left behind, or rather, was too lazy to help clean up. Remember the boat floating around looking for somewhere to dump its trash?
As with many problems, a bit of education and cooperation is all it takes. For example, in Japan, children learn about recycling from an early age, so it would be unthinkable for them to put a can or bottle in a garbage can for burnable items. And it's divided up much more than what is currently being discussed here. And the Bay Area in California has been recycling for at least two decades. When I lived there, it wasn't a big deal: put bottles and cans in one bin, newspapers in another, and put out the regular trash as always. Not such a hassle really.
Unfortunately, it seems that many Americans want to avoid the truth and continue living oblivious to what goes on around them. For example, why is everyone so surprised about the price of gas? One day there won't be any. And yet people still drive Hummers? Ha. The price of gas in Japan was $6 a gallon five years ago. We should have learned our lesson in the 70's and most cars should be getting 50mpg. Yes, we need to plan ahead. If not for ourselves, then for the Americans who come after us.
We need more people who are part of the solution, not dead weight and part of the problem.
Posted on August 10 at 2:11 p.m.
What a pointless article, one better suited for a ranting blog than on the front page of the sports section. I don't like brussel sprouts. So I don't eat them. So what? Who cares? I guess the ND really can't fill up space if it has to print such an inane article.
The provincial views of Jeff Edward's are mind-boggling.
"The sports Americans care about," Edwards arrogantly and erroneously states. Sorry, Jeff, but you don't speak for me, and I'm an American, born and raised in Natchez. You should qualify your blanket statements so you don't appear so foolish. (How about, "most/many Americans...")
Football isn't included in the Olympics because it isn't popular worldwide. There has to be the possibility of competition on an international level for an event to be included. This year, the BMX event is included for that reason. And the whole point of the Olympics is to have an international event. Duh?
Apparently Jeff has never been out of the U.S., or even MS. Many countries have no idea how to play football. By the way, the rest of the world refers to what we call "soccer," as "football." What we refer to as "football," they call "American football." There isn't one correct term; it just depends on perspective (where you are from and what the sport means to you.) Plus, another reason American football is not popular worldwide is the amount of equipment needed to play (on school teams). Soccer is much more accessible for millions of kids.
I agree with the previous post from RealNews and Jeff's wife.
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Posted on February 11 at 5:31 p.m.
I saw the lights at The Towers during Christmas and thought it was overkill. (So did everyone else I asked.) "This is madness," is what one friend said of the ridiculous amount of lights. So many lights were draped over the outer fence that it obscured the many lights draped over the trees, and the bear and deer sculptures on the property. I think there is a disconnect with the owners of The Towers, who apparently can afford to be extravagant. (But many people/business owners can't afford the high cost of all of the lights, not to mention the electricity bill!)
Sometimes less is more.
And the true spirit of Christmas is (to me) more important than these superficial externals.
On Tourism Council thinking of Christmas