Editorial: Pokemon Go signals a social shift or mere trend
This editorial argues Pokemon Go reflects a broader nostalgia-driven social phenomenon with wide adoption and strong market impact. It highlights 21 million users, daily engagement, earnings potential for Nintendo and Niantic, and cautions about safety and sacred spaces while noting lasting business potential beyond a fad.
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Europe
Nintendo
Niantic
Pokemon Creatures. Org
Arlington National Cemetery
Community reaction comments on I-85 and U.S. 321 project
Facebook Answer Man thread shows residents debating road work and Garden Park alternative route. Some fear gridlock and drainage issues while others see value in downtown development and attracting businesses and young residents to Gastonia.
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Douglas W. Canpe
Gastonia
Charlotte
Emartin
First Amendment text summary entry
The First Amendment prohibits government establishment of religion and protects free exercise speech press assembly and petition rights. It enshrines a robust framework for religious liberty expression and civic engagement in the United States.
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Congress
Future of America in Debt and Divisive Politics
Dan Bowser cites rising debt from 35 percent of GDP in 2007 to 75 percent today with projections to 86 by 2026 and 141 by 2046. He links Social Security and Medicare to deficits, criticizes Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, questions Trump’s approach, and urges voters to seek divine guidance while endorsing private retirement funds.
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John Stossel
Peter Schweizer
Donald Trump
Trump
Clinton
John Kasich
Ted Cruz
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Daily Caller
Tucker Carlson
Fox News
Paul Ryan
John McCain
Kelly Ayotte
Vote for the 'other guy' say readers in Mount Holly
A letter to the editor urges undecided voters to ignore media spin and vote for the candidate not favored by mainstream outlets. The writer, Eric Heusser of Mount Holly, suggests thanking local editors for guidance.
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Eric Heusser
Mount Holly
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