Monthly Archives: January 2013

MMA

Posted on January 23, 2013 by metrospirit

It should stand for Mixed Monopoly Arts In my piece on “Django Unchained” a couple of weeks ago, I wrote a little bit about the disconnect that can exist between the outlets and objects of one’s personal enjoyment, as opposed…

15 in 5

Posted on January 23, 2013 by metrospirit

Because I love a list. Especially a random list. 1. If this is winter, I don’t like winter. I got spoiled by the warm weather we’ve had. Yep, that’s a complaint. I’ll take the heat any day. 2. I find…

Our House

Posted on January 23, 2013 by metrospirit

The Boar’s Head brings authentic food, good beer and British atmosphere to Augusta Amy Christian Chris Anderson has loved British food since he was a child. “I’ve been attracted to British pubs since the time I was three and I…

Ahead of the Curve

Posted on January 23, 2013 by metrospirit

Lakeside grad opens casual-upscale restaurant on Fury’s Ferry Amy Christian If you think Bird Dog Grille is an odd name for a restaurant, you obviously either haven’t been to the Village at Fury’s Ferry eatery or haven’t lived in the…

The Backward Logic of Charles Rangel

Posted on January 23, 2013 by metrospirit

I am thinking he did this as a birthday tribute just for me. On January 16, my very favorite left wing Congressional whack job (since Cynthia McKinney departed) served up a rhetorical cow pie on the topic of gun control,…

I, Robot

Posted on January 23, 2013 by metrospirit

The Prelude It’s undeniable. The technology sector in Augusta is the booming. If you are into nuclear, Augusta can boast about Plant Vogtle being the first new nuclear plant in the U.S. in 30 years. If the military-industrial complex is…

More to Come

Posted on January 23, 2013 by metrospirit

Not to mix metaphors or anything, but the slam dunk that appeared to be North Augusta’s stadium project is starting to look like one of those slam dunks that gets you $10,000 for making people laugh on TV. Not that…

Things’ll Be Great When You’re Downtown

Posted on January 23, 2013 by metrospirit

Those about town, and not just the busybodies who have nothing better to do than wonder how Augusta could be as bad as it is, are starting to think that perhaps the DDA’s Margaret Woodard might finally be vulnerable enough…

The True Cost of Doing Business

Posted on January 23, 2013 by metrospirit

With so many eyes watching Sentinel, more than one insider has whispered the words: follow the money… That’s a reference, of course, to the fact that the private probation company makes a mint charging all sorts of fees to the…

Weekend Events

Posted on January 18, 2013 by metrospirit

What to do for your Three-Day Weekend By Laura Perry Nothing’s better than a three-day weekend and this one’s packed full, from concerts and performances to races and parades. After the Falcons get their ticket to the Supper Bowl on…