Downtown Greensboro creating a cosmopolitan atmosphere

You usually don't think of Greensboro, North Carolina as being a cosmopolitan place but it has its highlights.

I'm having dinner in Greensboro, North Carolina tonight. The city is really changing by trying to make their downtown area fun for different age groups. I heard today from a shuttle driver that the city is adding more restaurants and bars to attract the younger generation (25 to 35). I have seen the changes and it's really fun to visit the area now. If you visit the city, take a trip downtown and see for yourself.

http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/

Occupy Wall Street Protestors to Return in the Thousands

Protestors are growing more determined each day

With their convictions about economic inequality growing stronger-than-ever, the Occupy Wall Street protestors plan to return to the Stock Exchange area in the thousands this Thursday starting at 7:00 a.m., say city officials in New York.  

According to Reuters, the recently evicted Protestors could number in the thousands and pour into the Wall Street to try to stop workers from getting to their desks in the financial district. This is unexpected as no one expected to protestors to rebound in such large numbers.

Many thought the Occupy Wall Street groups were loose-knit but are wondering if the projected number of protestors planning to rebound indicate otherwise. Many thought it was the beginning of the end of Occupy Wall Street when protesters from Zuccotti Park in lower Manhattan on Tuesday.

"This movement is really not about tents as much as it is about an idea," said spokesman Ed Needham. "There's also going to be events in 100 countries around the world tomorrow."

Occupy Wall Street plans to shut down the home of the New York Stock Exchange and the heart of American capitalism to kick off a day of protests. But protesters understand that tight security will be tight and may keep them away from the New York Stock Exchange.

Reuters reports that another protest spokesman, Mark Bray, said "the idea is to inconvenience Wall Street bankers going to work, not to hurt anyone. We are committed to nonviolent civil disobedience."

Protesters Worldwide Upset About Economic Injustice

Protesters are upset about the bank bailouts given during the recession while average Americans were given no breaks from high unemployment and a struggling economy. They set up camp in Zuccotti Park on September 17 and inspired similar rallies in other parts of the world. In just two months protests have spread globally and 100 events are planned globally this week.

Some protestors have been injured and one killed during the protests. Security and safety are a top priority but the movement states it intends to keep the civil disobedience marches, non-violent.

Occupy Wall Street Funds Raised

Protestors in New York have raised more than $500,000 while other commodities like food, medical supplies, tents, laundry services and communications devices have also been donated.

The movement is not sure what to do with these new resources but had this to say, "We're going to sit tight and see what direction this takes," protest spokesman Nathan Stueve said when asked what would happen to the donated goods in the storage space.

Protestors were heard saying they plan to continue the Occupy Wall Street Movement for a long time but understand the time is now for them to establish more focus.

For more information on this protest visit:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/16/us-usa-protests-newyork-idUSTRE7AE0CS20111116

Information on other cities with similar Occupy Wall Street protests, visit: http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/16/us/occupy-protests-roundup/index.html?hpt=us_c2