May 02, 2007
An Interview with Arianna Huffington in Today's Pulse
Read Janis Hashe's interview here:
"I don’t accept the often-bandied-about premise that misinformation is the purview of blogs. It’s disingenuous to have a discussion about blogger misinformation when the mainstream media have been responsible for so much more significant and influential misinformation. All we have to do is look at how much false information in the run up to the war was disseminated not by bloggers, but on the front pages of the New York Times and the Washington Post. Trust has to be earned, and I think bloggers do a very good job of policing each other (as well as holding the feet of politicians and the mainstream media to the fire). That’s why more and more people are getting their news and opinion online."
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April 30, 2007
UTC Students Need More Study Parties. And Costumes. And Face Painting
From an editorial titled "Entertainment needed to save campus" in the most recent edition of the UTC Echo...
Yes, we're a college, but we're also babysitters. Just like one wouldn't expect a child one was watching to just sit there and be good, university administrators can't realistically expect students to just sit in their dorms and study.During the week, we need study parties. These parties would not cost much to get a good turn out. You'd be amazed how many people will show up if you promise them free pizza, even for something as abhorrent as schoolwork.
On the weekends, we need this place to become Club UTC. We need music and dancing and lights. We need entertainment.
We need costumes and face painting. In short, we need something fun to do; because the alternative is unthinkable.
The writer has a point. College students do love them some costumes and face painting.
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March 28, 2007
The Pulse Has a New Name -- We Are Now Pulse Watch
That's right!
Starting with this week's issue, The Chattanooga Pulse is now called Pulse Watch.
Not only will we still be providing the same quality coverage you've grown accustomed to, we will also be adding more hard-hitting entertainment coverage -- all delivered in a handy, biodegradable plastic baggy that we will fling onto your lawn whether you want it or not!
Don't have a lawn? Don't fret.
You can read this week's edition online!
Idol, Part Deux Deux: Abysmal American Idol contestant Sanjaya Malakar to sing at Riverbend. Also: June Griffin goes sexy. Wally Witkowski to climb Everest. Dalton Roberts to fight crime.
Number of area pirates on the rise
City Council unveils new North Shore profit scheme
Mayor treats homeless to screening of Requiem for a Dream
Missy Crutchfield barred from purchasing box of paper clips
President finishes super-sized plate of pork ribs at Porker's
City to consider homey complex
Post Traumatic Bridge Stress Syndrome brings lawsuits for city
Area gangs battle for prime riverfront fishing spot
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January 24, 2007
The Pulse's 2007 Sex Survey Now Online!
Click here to participate in a brief -- and, to the best of our knowledge, first in the history of the city -- SEX SURVEY. The results will be published in the February 7 edition of The Pulse.
Your answers and identity will be held in the strictest of confidence. Please answer only once per question. (You must answer all questions in order for your answers to be counted. Only one survey allowed per person/IP address.)
Have fun and be honest. Science is depending on you!
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January 09, 2007
Pulse Writer Ernest Paik Contributes to New Magnetic Fields Book
The Pulse's Ernie Paik is a contributor to L.D. Beghtol's Magnetic Fields' 69 Love Songs: A Field Guide (33 1/3). (Ernie runs Stephinsongs, a website devoted to Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields.)
(Click for bigger view.)
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January 04, 2007
Excerpt from Next Week's Pulse Interview with Comedian Ralphie May
We don't usually do this, but this was too good:
Is there anything funny about, say, Saddam Hussein's execution?Sure, I think the message is: "Come On, Iraq. Hang in there."
Ralphie May will be at the Comedy Catch from January 11 through 14.
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November 08, 2006
The End of His Era: Aaron Mesh leaves The Pulse for the Pacific Northwest
We knew it would happen sooner or later.
It is with a combination of sadness and joy that I announce that Aaron Mesh is leaving his post as city editor of The Pulse in order to accept the position of screen editor with the Pulitzer Prize-winning Willamette Week in Portland, Oregon. While Aaron will still contribute to our film section, he will be replaced in our news department by Angela Tant, a Hixson resident, fellow UTC Communication Department graduate, and award-winning reporter who has spent the last decade in the newsrooms of Fort Payne’s Times-Journal, Scottsboro’s Daily Sentinel, the Birmingham Post-Herald, and our friends down the street, the Times Free Press. We are ecstatic to be working with Angela, whose experience, energy and ideas will be key in shaping the future of news coverage at The Pulse.
“Mesh” came to The Pulse via an unorthodox group interview with a bunch of young writers from the local Chattablogs blogging community in the fall of 2003. While we wound up working with several of the talented writers who attended that meeting, Aaron was the only writer that the other writers in attendance went out of their way to urge us to hire.
“Mesh is the guy,” I was told more than once.
And he was.
Aaron started out as our chief film critic, but quickly became our chief film critic and our main feature writer. Eventually, he would serve as our chief film critic, main feature writer, and city editor, where he was in charge of heading up our fledgling news section. Watching him juggle all three has been nothing short of remarkable, and speaks volumes about his versatility as a writer.
No single contributor has had more of an impact in shaping what The Pulse is today than Aaron. I’m particularly proud of his series of articles on the St. Elmo murder of Hurricane Katrina evacuee Don Airline, and the subsequent release of his accused killer, Edward Antwan Jones. His 2004 April Fool’s article, “Czech Into Cash,” about a Czechoslovakian immigrant who learned English by listening to Johnny Cash records, is another personal favorite, and his critique of Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ should be required reading for all those even thinking about reviewing, well, anything.
Over his almost three years with us, Aaron’s contributions have raised more than a few eyebrows, with his movie reviews being the most divisive of all his work. While some have accused him of being in love with his thesaurus, his new editor in Portland recently told me that his work was easily the best of all the applicants they received for his position. We are proud to know Aaron Mesh, and he should be proud of the work he has done here.
I, personally, have come to truly appreciate him not only as a collaborator, but also as a friend. It was Aaron who brought me some duct tape when my radiator hose burst on my way home from Riverbend one night, and it was at Aaron’s apartment on October 27, 2004, crowded around his living room television with a dozen or so other folks, where we deliriously celebrated the Red Sox’ first World Series championship since 1918.
While we are—professionally and personally—sad to see Aaron leave, we wish him nothing but the best and are excited to see what his future holds. We are also glad to have a place to stay should we ever visit Portland. We hear it’s a happenin’ city.
(From this week's edition of The Pulse.)
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In This Week's Edition of The Pulse
In this week's edition of The Pulse...
The List: How Did Bob Corker and Harold Ford spend their last day before the election?
The End of His Era: Aaron Mesh leaves The Pulse for the Pacific Northwest.
Striking a Pulled-Pork Pose: Sticky Fingers’ Chad Waldorff buys a painting of Stephen Colbert. From Stephen Colbert.
Eat Your Heart Out: Hunger and pain in the world of competitive eating. Claire Suddath tells the gut-busting story.
When Eating is a Nightmare: Chattanoogan Polly Williams shares her struggle with anorexia in an upcoming documentary on HBO.
Big Impression: Big River Grille and Brewing Works’ new Hamilton place location delivers same great fare as their downtown location. And 14 times the parking.
Meet the Pioneers of Aristocrunk: Former Chattanooga Outlook editor Robert Anthony is now a rapper made of pure gold.
Going Barefoot in Cleveland: Red Clay tackles one of Neil Simon’s best.
...plus our event picks, calendar, dining guide, movie and CD reviews and MUCH, MUCH more.
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November 01, 2006
In This Week's Edition of The Pulse
n this week's edition of The Pulse...
When Wizardry Rolls Around: Squeeze your way in to see Lou Wamp and the Lovell Sisters at Barking Legs. While you still can.
Jones Didn’t Do It: Phone records point to another killer in the case of slain Katrina evacuee Don Airline.
Unlock the Mind, Then Approach the Voting Booth: Read Joe Lance’s liberal libertarian endorsements. Then vote!
It’s All Because of Jay: The Shaking Ray Levis’ Bend Sinister dares to mix some fun with the darkness.
It’s Not at All Greek to Me: Tabouli’s is a decent taste of the Mediterranean on the Northshore.
...plus our event picks, calendar, dining guide, movie and CD reviews and MUCH, MUCH more.
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October 25, 2006
Maybe Our Coolest Cover Ever...
(Cover by Alex Tucker.)
In this week's edition of The Pulse...
The Spooky Scenic City: Every city has its ghosts. And we are no exception. Did you ever hear something creepy? Witness something you couldn’t explain? See somebody who wasn’t there? Well, you’re not alone. The Tennessee Valley is full of stories of the unexplained. We share a few.
This Scary Story is Real: Joe Lance tells the Tale of the Haunted House and the Military Commissions Act.
They’re So Good, It’s Scary: Bialetti and Ballroom Dancing join Halloween forces at Barking Legs.
St. George and the Patron: Chattanooga’s most endangered building gets a new start.
For the Love: With the Late Bloomers series, the Theatre Centre looks to turn its stage into a Playground one night at a time.
...plus our event picks, calendar, http://www.chattanoogapulse.com/dguide/, movie and CD reviews and MUCH, MUCH more.
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October 18, 2006
In This Week's Edition of The Pulse
In this week's edition of The Pulse...
Connecting the Plots: The traveling Corker-Ford show comes to Chattanooga, and leaves a pool of mud. Aaron Mesh reports.
The Third Candidate: How did Chattanooga perform on its night in the national spotlight?
Sniffing Our Way Through the Ballot Bouquet: Don’t abstain. You have choices, some better smelling than others. Joe Lance tells you about them.
And Now for Something Completely Different: SEED screens the alt art video show POLYMER at the Hunter.
More Sheryl Crow Than Modest Mouse: Leticia Wolf finally finds her voice with her new album, Sad Songs Kill Themselves. See Tish—twice—and get a copy of it Thursday night.
Splitting Hairs: Hair of the Dog is an attractive pub with great beer and a cheese-splashed menu.
...plus our event picks, calendar, http://www.chattanoogapulse.com/dguide/, movie and CD reviews and MUCH, MUCH more.
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October 11, 2006
In This Week's Edition of The Pulse
In this week's edition of The Pulse...
Playin' with Our Heads: George Carlin's 2,269 words we can't print on our cover.
The Tangled Web They Wove: Allegations fly as the Senate race heads to the wire.
The Last Blue Bag: When recycling (and our plan for it) becomes garbage.
The Narnia of Prog: Glass Hammer brings a musical army to the Tivoli.
Outsiders Welcome: The Shaking Rays are 20.
Halloween at the Hunter: The Tremont Collective rocks the silent screen.
World Markets: Where to shop for globetrotting grub without leaving the county.
...plus our event picks, calendar, dining guide, movie and CD reviews and MUCH, MUCH more.
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October 04, 2006
In This Week's Edition of The Pulse
In this week's edition of The Pulse...
Everybody Digs Dave Walters: A musical city rallies behind one of its own.
The Eyes of the Beholders: City leaders try to give the public art it will like. But what art do the leaders like? Aaron Mesh asks them.
No Wonder People Fail to Vote - Oh, the inanity: Joe Lance outlines the dirty tricks, braggadocio and empty promises.
The 45-Minute Burger: Spoons’ slow food is well worth the wait.
...plus our event picks, calendar, dining guide, movie and CD reviews and MUCH, MUCH more.
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September 27, 2006
In This Week's Edition of The Pulse
In this week's edition of The Pulse...
Surviving Chattanooga – The 2006 Annual Manual: Do you want to find out about fantastic local activities? Do you have the skills required to look things up alphabetically? Well, then have we the directory for you!
The Thrilla on Pinevilla: Last Thursday, WGOW talk radio host Robert T. Nash was seeking sincerity and accuracy. And he turned into Republican U. S. Senate candidate Bob Corker’s worst nightmare.
Attention Corruption Shoppers: Please bring your malfeasance to the register. The window on unethical behavior is closing. Read all about it in Joe Lance’s Civic Forum.
Far East Brainerd: The savory meets the sweet at Royal Thai.
Happier Max: Max Gerskin is back. And he’s happy.
Classic Beatlemania: John, Paul, George and Ringo get down with the CSO. And Ann Caldwell uses seven Beatles song titles in one paragraph.
...plus our event picks, calendar, dining guide, movie and CD reviews and MUCH, MUCH more.
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September 20, 2006
In This Week's Edition of The Pulse
In this week's edition of The Pulse...
Trapper Max: Max Gerskin’s “feline jihad” made national headlines last week – but he says he just wants to find good homes for smelly felines. Aaron Mesh reports.
Bliss They Wanna Know: Hinder is #12 on the Billboard Chart, are VH-1’s “You Oughta Know” band of the month, are #1 on MySpace, and are opening for Staind at the Roundhouse Friday night. Find out why they would climb over their gear to connect with you.
Looking for the Deliverance People: The last BackRow Film Series event informed, but where was the movie?
Like a Stump on a Log: In the marketplace of the arguably fickle electorate, the Bob Corker vs. Harold Ford Senate race, like so many others, does not come down to whom would be the better United States Senator. It instead will be decided based upon which candidate reaches out with the most personal appeal.
Don’t Try This at Home: When Indian food is good, it’s really good. And it’s really good at Sitar.
His Introspective Trance: Local filmmaker Jarrod Whaley is releasing his latest film, The Amaranth, online. A little bit a time.
...plus our event picks, calendar, dining guide, movie and CD reviews and MUCH, MUCH more.
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September 13, 2006
Police End Their ‘Feline Jihad’ Probe
From today's Times Free Press.
Red Bank police determined Tuesday that there was no evidence to support animal-cruelty allegations against the writer of two "feline jihad" articles that appeared in a local publication.Detective Sgt. Steve Dillard said the Red Bank Police Department has turned all further investigations in the matter over to Humane Educational Society officers.
Allegations against Red Bank resident Max Gerskin stemmed from a report filed with Red Bank police Monday, Sgt. Dillard said. Humane Society officials, he said, "want to verify some of (Mr. Gerskin’s) statements just to make sure."
The Humane Educational Society has since cleared Max of any wrongdoing and has agreed to pick up any cats that Max traps in the future.
Bill Colrus, Pulse editor, said he "wholeheartedly" supports Mr. Gerskin pending further investigation and "(does) not believe he has killed any cats."
Yep, pretty much.
In related news: Sirius Satellite radio just called for Max...
They love what he's doing and want to talk to him about it.
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In This Week's Edition of The Pulse
In this week's edition of The Pulse...
The Accused: One year after the slaying of Don Airline, his accused killer still sits in jail. But did Edward Jones really do it? Aaron Mesh reports.
Just Kidding: We catch up with the pranksters behind those fake Missionary Ridge “goat fine” signs.
Cats on My Back: Max Gerskin wants you to know that he's not a cat killer.
Cleaning House in the Tennessee Senate: Joe Lance outlines preparations for a new Lieutenant Governor.
Celebratin’ the ‘Noog: Chuck Crowder and Mark Song make pretty much the coolest T-shirts we've ever seen. Now you can see them, too.
...plus our event picks, calendar, dining guide, movie and CD reviews and MUCH, MUCH more.
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September 11, 2006
Sketches of 9/11
Click here to read our remembrances of that day, five years ago today.
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September 06, 2006
In This Week's Edition of The Pulse
In this week's edition of The Pulse...
Sketches of 9/11: Five years later, our staffers, readers, family and friends remember the day we'll never forget.
Deflated in East Ridge: East Ridge says sex and shopping don’t mix. Aaron Mesh reports.
Brokeback with Less Sheep: Thief River director Scott Dunlap says he’s never shied away from material because of sexual content, and Lee Blessing’s play is no exception.
And the Midtown Will Rock: Van Heaven is playing Midtown Music Hall Friday night. They will bring the hits— everything from “Ain’t Talkin’ About Love” to “Panama”—complete with spandex and “all the jumping around that Dave and Ed used to do.” But don’t ask for “Love Walks In.” Seriously. Don’t.
...plus our event picks, calendar, dining guide, movie and CD reviews and MUCH, MUCH more.
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