Category Archives: My posts

It couldn’t happen here

Posted on April 8, 2013 by ginachoward

When a crime occurs, particularly one that involves loss of life, it seems to strike a little closer to home when it takes place in suburbia. Not that the deaths are any less tragic in a big city, but somewhere … Continue reading →

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Flying solo

Posted on April 1, 2013 by ginachoward

Like fashions or musical genres, the flavors of terrorism seem to go in and out of style with generations. At the end of the 19th and early part of the 20th centuries, anarchism was the rage. Following WWI, there was … Continue reading →

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Next step

Posted on March 25, 2013 by ginachoward

I’ve just about wrapped up my terrorism research. I’ve learned about some of the commonalities of terrorism across time and cultures, as well as about domestic terrorism, especially trends over the last 50 years. I wasn’t surprised to discover that both … Continue reading →

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Nothing is certain except death and …

Posted on March 18, 2013 by ginachoward

Yep, taxes. Benjamin Franklin got that right. It’s that time again, so no progress on my American terrorist novel. TurboTax is supposed to make filing easier, and I guess it does, but I there sure is a lot of reading … Continue reading →

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Will you be my friend?

Posted on March 11, 2013 by ginachoward

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the role that the media play in providing terrorists with a platform. Terrorists also use the media – both traditional and social – to burnish their “brand” and connect with one another. … Continue reading →

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To kill or not to kill

Posted on March 4, 2013 by ginachoward

We are socialized to respect human life. Regardless of one’s faith (or lack thereof), people around the world are taught it is wrong to kill. It’s codified in our laws. In fact, when a person is in a kill-or-be-killed situation … Continue reading →

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How much should the public know?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by ginachoward

When a bomb rocks a government building or nerve gas is disbursed in a subway station, the public wants – and might need – to know. But if the incident is contained and police don’t yet have the answers, how … Continue reading →

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Progress!

Posted on February 18, 2013 by ginachoward

Right after 9/11, Cindy Combs was the go-to lady. A political science and public administration professor at UNC Charlotte, Cindy’s expertise in terrorism and conflict resolution continues to make her a valuable resource to local, national and even international agencies … Continue reading →

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Creative critical thinkers

Posted on February 11, 2013 by ginachoward

One of the best things about my job is the opportunity to talk to educators, manufacturers, executives and others about what makes the Charlotte region’s economy a strong one. Over the next three weeks or so, I’ll be traveling throughout … Continue reading →

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From crackers to gelato

Posted on February 4, 2013 by ginachoward

Did you know that Synder’s-Lance is headquartered in Charlotte? How about Chiquita or S&D Coffee and Tea that roasts the beans for McDonald’s and Dunkin’ Donuts? You could make an entire meal on all the foods and beverages that are made … Continue reading →

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