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Re: Activists Protest Mountaintop Mining at TVA

stevaker — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:29:59 -0000

I saw several there as well (10 or so at a glance).

Yeah, the whole topic of mountain top mining is very interesting. I think it's a pretty good cause for protest, along with the several other controversial energy harnessing techniques.

Re: Video: Carolyn Steele—How Food Shapes Our Cities

stevaker — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:54:42 -0000

I agree with you Mike. However, most of the negative criticism displayed on this site isn't, in my opinion, constructive.

Re: Video: Carolyn Steele—How Food Shapes Our Cities

stevaker — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:09:57 -0000

John,

Isn't it funny how many people tell you how to run your site? You show great patience, my friend.

Re: Video: The Steps Trailer

stevaker — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:51:34 -0000

Seriously, this looks like it will be pretty cool. I have to admit I'm distracted by the Chattanooga backdrop and may have a hard time taking it seriously. Either way, thanks for picking Chattanooga, Dylan and Tim!

Re: Video: The Steps Trailer

stevaker — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:47:47 -0000

OMG THIS IS SO EFFING AWESOME!

Re: Rick Wright: To My Fellow Eaters

stevaker — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:19:13 -0000

Great, great, GREAT article! My wife and I both agree that eating healthy in this country is both expensive and inconvenient.

Something occurred to me while reading this article. In our neighborhood, Stuart Heights, there is a young couple that started a "neighborhood garden." I've not taken the time to look into it to find out how they operate it, etc, but now I'm thinking it would be a great thing to start in the various neighborhoods around the community.

Basically, a resident with a rather large yard could volunteer part of his/her property and fence off a section big enough to grow a supple amount of crops. Then, anyone that wants to harvest produce from this garden would be responsible for planting and helping water and maintain the garden. Maybe there are monthly dues, etc. - not sure. Even after the summer produce is gone, you could plant fall crops. Even pumpkins. What a great way to bring the neighborhood together by growing pumpkins for the kids to carve and their parents to use for various pumpkin goods (pie, bread, etc). Talk about sustainable!

Anyway, I realize this idea probably has a few kinks and the typical day-to-day apathy you see over time might kill the idea. BUT, enough like-minded neighbors could really get something like this off of the ground.

My 2 cents.

Steve Hamaker
Fan of healthy living
Enemy of this fast-food nation

Re: CQ: Winter of What?

stevaker — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:39:00 -0000

I like Winter of Wings or Winter of Chili.

Re: Ron Littlefield Caption Contest

stevaker — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:28:39 -0000

So who won?

Re: Farewell, Summer of Taco (and the Winner is…)

stevaker — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:22:47 -0000

What's the "Winter of ....." going to be? I'm in, regardless.

Re: Heavy Rain and Flood Warnings for Chattanooga Region

stevaker — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:25:38 -0000

This is all too familiar. http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mrx...

Re: EPB Fiber Optics Offered to 17,000 Area Homes

stevaker — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:37:50 -0000

RTN, you're off topic and #onnotice. Stick to the Fiber at Home convo at hand.

Love ya babe.

Re: EPB Fiber Optics Offered to 17,000 Area Homes

stevaker — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:18:50 -0000

1984. What a great year. Van Halen Fishing Tiny Whales!

Re: EPB Fiber Optics Offered to 17,000 Area Homes

stevaker — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:42:05 -0000

First To Wichita
Failed Taliban Weapon
Foolish Topic Within
Fish Tacos WOW

Re: EPB Fiber Optics Offered to 17,000 Area Homes

stevaker — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:51:14 -0000

Ya, I miss ol' North Chatt from time to time. Stu Heights has an edge too it minus the heavier prices, tho. Either way, both are great 'hoods.

S-CURVE LIVING!!!

Re: EPB Fiber Optics Offered to 17,000 Area Homes

stevaker — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:19:53 -0000

I'm totally bummed that Stuart Heights isn't on the initial list but our fortunate neighbors in Red Bank will be enjoying hi-speed, demonopolized heaven. Wait I will.

Re: Justify Your Existence: green|spaces

stevaker — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:05:27 -0000

Wow, thanks for the laugh RTN. Your comedy is RICH!

Re: Justify Your Existence: green|spaces

stevaker — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:03:50 -0000

My labeling of immaturity is not a position, it's an observation and opinion. It's no different than your labels of Adam Green and Josiah Roe. You have no proof to your claims of either person and, as they are both friends of mine, I would LOVE to see your proof of these charges. That's when I start laughing, as I know you cannot show any proof. You just keep going down the same old road of constant negativity, false accusations and ridiculous conspiracy theories (IMO).

So, basically, "put up or shut up" if you're going to wrongly accuse friends of mine. This blog should be based on facts but all we seem to get from you and RTN is constant ranting and blather. Anyone disagree?!

Re: Justify Your Existence: green|spaces

stevaker — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:59:32 -0000

Your disdain is sad. Regarding the WME site question, read my response above (again).

Moving on....

Re: Justify Your Existence: green|spaces

stevaker — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:20:09 -0000

Everyone,

I get the feeling Allison is accusing me of being part of the Worst Mayor Ever website campaign. It's funny that she obviously doesn't know me. If she did, she'd know that as a small business owner, husband, and father of one, I don't have time (nor desire) to spend my energy on such nonsense. I can voice my opinion of our mayor without such a disguise and I've openly voiced my disapproval on most issues. I usually choose, however, to contact the Mayor directly on items that bother me, particularly the issues of parking fines and recycling.

As for Allison's open/obvious disdain for several Chattarati commenters, such as myself, I truly hope she has a sunny-filled day with heart shaped clouds and rainbow skies!

All my love,
Stevaker

Re: Justify Your Existence: green|spaces

stevaker — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:00:30 -0000

Allison,

You support someone who's choice responses are things like "a** breath" and other immature, ignorant vulgarities? Wow, you go girl.

Re: The Summer of Taco | Las Margaritas

stevaker — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:33:56 -0000

I'm in, John. Name your night and invite RTN while you're at it.

Re: Chloe Wright: Seeing Main Street

stevaker — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:54:13 -0000

I'm not sure why some people are making this a "party specific" issue. Main Street is run down because of poverty, attrition, apathy and social circumstances not because someone is a Democrat or a Republican.

I think your question was valid, Mike...but that's just me!

Re: Chloe Wright: Seeing Main Street

stevaker — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:11:01 -0000

Fraud,

Since you obviously didn't do much research before you posted your response, let me give you a hand.

The Chattanooga Community Kitchen is a freestanding social service agency focused on meeting needs. Brother Ron Fender is the Community Kitchen's Day Center Manager as well as a spiritual and social advocate for homeless people in the area. The Community Kitchen and Brother Ron ARE actually relevant to the NPR Main Street piece because Brother Ron knows the couple mentioned in the story since they are both homeless and one being a prostitute working on Main Street.

I hope this clears things up for you.

Stevaker

P.S. It's good to see that you have so much political spirit and excitement for President Obama, even after the election.

Re: Chloe Wright: Seeing Main Street

stevaker — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:12:42 -0000

Whether you agree with the content or feel the photos represent Chattanooga's Main Street section of town positively or negatively, they are GREAT photos, nonetheless. Great work Chloe! Do you currently have a web-portfolio?

Re: The Summer of Taco | Las Margaritas

stevaker — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:21:23 -0000

"Winter of Buffalo Wings"
"Winter of Nachos"
"Winter of Various Fried Things"