11/10: Pigskin Playoffs
The shocker of the weekend was South Meck forfeiting Friday night's game - and all 11 regular-season games - for an "illegal" player, Jey Yokeley, who was deemed ineligible because he was living with his grandparents (not considered legal guardians) while his parents were in the process of moving. It would have been the first time South Meck made the playoffs in 13 years, and it's sad to see some red tape sideline a whole team. But then again, rules are rules. At least it got the focus off Independence's Coach Knotts ... whose team, incidentally, knocked the socks off Greensboro Page. Knotts is supposed to be back on the field next week, where he belongs. For scores ... you know what to do.
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Char. Latin 47, Victory Christian 14, F
Char. Christian 14, Country Day 7, F
Independence 54, G'boro Page 7, F
Ardrey Kell 31, Roxboro Person 14, F
Gastonia Ashbrook 23, Harding 21, F
G'boro Grimsley 41, Hopewell 35, F
West Charlotte 37, Providence 13, F
East Meck 20, Davie County 17, F
N. Gaston 55, Concord 14, F
Char. Catholic 28, East Rowan 9, F
Winston-Salem Carver 49, Waddell 0, F
Scotland County 26, West Meck 12, F
Hickory 63, Gastonia Huss 0, F
Butler 49, Lumberton 6, F
A.L. Brown 31, St. Stephens 7, F
East Burke 14, North Meck 7, F
Albemarle 51, East Montgomery 7, F
10/24: Bite Me
BY JO:
We've started into the twilight season of fall, the weather has changed, the air has gotten a little more damp - a little more dark - and my favorite time of year is quickly upon us... Halloween. Most of us are either attending or throwing elaborate parties - costumed or not. For those of you hosting, or maybe on the drive over - you might want to consider setting the mood with some hard hitting, dark and just plain evil music. The ghouls will thank you.
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My Halloween 5-Disc Changer :: set to random
5. Nothing Safe | Alice In Chains
This is an easy choice. The classic sounds of Alice will soon get the party moving and keep it that way with the sound of grinding guitars and Layne Staley's voice reaching back from beyond the grave in one of his last ever recorded tracks, Get Born Again.
4. Mezzanine | Massive Attack
Want that fantasy blacklight moment with that hottie across the room? Put this in and make your move. There hasn't been another album out there that will seduce your ears the way Massive Attack has done it here. Press play and watch the room pair up.
3. Dark Passion Play | Nightwish
This newest (and somewhat controversial) offering from an old favorite will get you wishing you went as a vampire. If you are unfamiliar with Nightwish, this is a good place to start your journey with their brand of "Epic Metal" in the opening track of 14 minutes.
2. The Dethalbum | Dethklok
Our favorite animated band finally released their music in album format this September, and it's about time too! If you're a fan of the show consider catching them live - they're on tour through mid-November. You just might come out with both eardrums - if you're unlucky.
1. Karmacode | Lacuna Coil
Not only is Cristina Scabbia the hottest-looking girl on the metal stage right now, she completely sucks you in with those hot Italian vocals. If you want to hear the band that Evanescence has tried so hard to copy - grab this and give your audience a musical education fit for a demon king.
10/13: Football Scores Around Town
For the first time all year, it actually FEELS like football weather. Check out last night's scores, which included whopping wins by Latin, Independence and Catholic ... not to mention a heart-stopping game between East and Butler...
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Top Scores:
Providence Day 51, Nation Ford 21
Charlotte Latin 77, Carrboro 0
South Meck 40, Weddington 13
Concord 38, Anson 27
Ardrey Kell 28, Myers Park 21
Independence 43, Providence 7
Charlotte Christian 30, Country Day 14
Hopewell 35, Concord Robinson 12
East Meck 22, Butler 21
West Meck 34, Olympic 7
Charlotte Catholic 35, Garinger 0
Vance 28, Central Cabarrus 6
Berry 19, Waddell 14
09/02: Indy LOSES, Plus Other Scores
The Streak has struck. That is, Independence High School's football team finally lost - the first loss the team has suffered since the year 2000. And yes, we're all a little disappointed. But let's face it: it took a lot of guts to go play hundreds of miles away in a 35,000-seat stadium in the Burger King/Kirk Herbstreit Ohio Vs. USA Challenge. It also took an overtime for Elder to beat Indy. So hold your head up, guys. There's nothing shabby about 109 consecutive wins.
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Week Three Scores:Ardrey Kell Vs. Olympic: 38-35
Butler Vs. Vance: 47-0
Charlotte Country Day Vs. Catholic: 14-6
East Meck Vs. West Meck: 19-0
Gastonia Huss Vs. Waddell: 31-13
Hopewell Vs. Myers Park: 34-7
Indian Trail Sun Valley Vs. Weddington: 35-0
Mallard Creek Vs. Berry: 37-21
Providence Vs. North Meck: 27-14
Shelby Vs. Gastonia Ashbrook: 14-7
West Charlotte Vs. Harding: 34-14
08/24: Rush Hour 3: Is it a Rush?
BY TB:
Let me just say ... "HILARIOUS."
At first, I was wishy-washy about seeing Rush Hour 3. We all know how movie plots suck by the time they get to their third and fourth sequels. I also had my doubts because there was so much controversy about Chris Tucker not wanting to get into his famous but not so flattering character (Carter, the funny, not-too-bright, always-screwing-up sidekick to the real Superhero, Jackie Chan/Lee). Then there was Tucker's whole religious conversion thing. Suffice it to say, word was he wasn't too interested in doing the film. Never a good thing when the star's not interested.
But I took a chance on it, and I'm so glad that I did!
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Tucker really brought his "A" game with this movie. I was laughing so hard I literally thought I was going to pee on myself. Throughout the movie he is still talking trash and trying to pick up women everywhere he goes, and just like the first two movies, Lee always saves the day, while Carter causes more trouble than you can imagine. Of course, Lee manages to get really irritated with Carter AND fight 10-15 triple blackbelt master martial artists while walking away without a stratch. (If only we could all be so lucky.)
The movie starts out with Carter doing his world famous "Michael Jackson" impression, while directing traffic in a busy intersection, and singing "Do Me, Baby" by Prince. Lee, on the other hand, is working as the personal bodyguard for the Chinese Ambassader. When all of the sudden, the Chinese Ambassader is shot. (Go figure!) And once again, it's on.
I won't give away the rest, because I don't want to be the friend who's so excited about a movie that they give it away and you don't want to see it anymore. I WILL, however, leave you with this ... the whole movie takes place in Paris, the world of romance, or in this case, the world of blood, lies, and broken body parts.
Make sure you don't drink too much soda during the movie, so you won't have to use the bathroom and miss something important. Yes. It's that good.
08/22: Welcome to Static
All of us at STATIC Magazine would like to welcome you! STATIC is the latest addition to the Charlotte magazine scene. We are all about you - the young adult. Check us out below:
Top-three questions people are asking about STATIC magazine
What is STATIC?
STATIC is a new, free, glossy magazine. A cross between “Creative Loafing” and “Seventeen” magazine, STATIC aims to be classy and sophisticated, with slight grunge undertones.
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Why is the title STATIC?
STATIC embodies the buzz in the air after a touchdown, the ambiance in the halls after the final bell rings, the feel of your feet landing on the board after a kickflip, or the glow you get after acing a test. STATIC is knowing you can be one person today, and a totally different person tomorrow.
Can I be a part of STATIC?
Opinions and comments are welcome, however, we will need your name and address to run your words in our mag. And be kind. We’re just getting on our feet at the moment. We have a lot in store for you …
08/18: Football Friday Night: Week Two
OK, so it's still hotter than Haiti, and dryer than the Sahara. But the show must go on. Check out Week Two's top scores from around town.
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Top Scores Around Town:
Week Two
Butler Vs. North Meck: 48-14
Catholic Vs. Myers Park: 35-18
Country Day Vs. Northwestern: 51-48, 4OT
Harding Vs. Mallard Creek: 32-7
Independence Vs. Olympic: 36-0
Latin Vs. East Gaston: 42-7
Mt. Pleasant Vs. Concord: 13-10
Providence Day Vs. Newton-Conover: 12-7
South Meck Vs. Waddell: 47-0
South Point Vs. Lincolnton: 25-15
Vance Vs. Garinger: 41-0
Weddington Vs. Monroe: 39-33
West Charlotte Vs. East Meck: 26-17
West Meck Vs. Providence: 15-13
Week One
Ardrey Kell Vs. Mallard Creek: 31-0
Charlotte Catholic Vs. South Meck: 28-27 (2OT)
East Meck Vs. Waddell: 38-6
Indian Trail Sun Valley Vs. Eastern Randolph: 35-10
Kannapolis Brown Vs. Central Cabarrus: 7-6
Myers Park Vs. Garinger: 65-0
North Meck Vs. Berry: 42-0
Olympic Vs. Providence: 34-20
Weddington Vs. Parkwood: 22-15
West Charlotte Vs. Ashbrook: 40-13
West Forsyth Vs. Vance 35-28
07/26: Have you seen Static?
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07/25: Check out Jeremy Lusk's spectacular face-plant
Adam Jones may have won the Moto X Freestyle best trick category in this year’s XGames, but our vote goes to fourth-place Jeremy Lusk, who face-planted after he overextended in a “Look-back, heart-attack, Indian air backflip.” Lusk hung it out a bit too long in the airborne handstand on his cycle’s handlebars in the middle of his back flip, and bit the big one. Lusk, who’s nearly 23 years old, was smart enough to get his hands out during the fall, which helped him tuck into a roll. He slammed the ground, but not before his handlebars tackled his groin area. Once he hit the ground, his bike made an all-you-can-eat buffet out of him. He gets STATIC’s vote for toughest rider… especially considering he walked away.
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07/24: More XGame Wipe Outs
Scott Murray tries to complete a double back-flip back-slapper during the XGames 13, but unfortunately, he came up a bit short. If you want to watch the video click here.
Not for the skittish - Jake Brown suffered the worst fall in XGames history, falling 40 feet after successfully completing a 720-degree turn.
His body slammed the floorboard so hard that even his shoes went flying off. The crowd - who cheered after his 720-degree stunt - was silent while the medics attended to him.
A few minutes later, however, Brown was walking on his own.
According to The Times, Brown suffered lung and liver contusions. In simpler terms, he bruised his liver and lungs. It’s very serious, but he should be fine.
Click to watch the fall.
