http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/ The Online Alternative to the Online Home of Chattanooga's Alternative Newsweekly en-us 2008-01-23T11:44:15-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/archives/065942.html By: Hellcat I was fortunate this holiday season when it came down to music. One might say, that I had been good all year so Santa saw fit to put some wicked musical experiences and opportunities in my stocking…I wouldn’t,... 65942@http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/ Music 2008-01-23T11:44:15-05:00 http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/archives/063317.html EXTRA! EXTRA! New addition to the November 20 City Council agenda: 7n) A resolution authorizing the Director of General Services to enter into a lease agreement with Interfaith Hospitality Network relative to 702 East 11th Street, Lease Area “A,” as... 63317@http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/ 2007-11-17T14:19:38-05:00 http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/archives/063144.html Here’s today’s latest installment of “As the Marti Turns.” When we last tuned in, Mayor Ron Littlefield had brought a new player onto the scene to represent the administration in the struggle over Rutherford’s health insurance benefits – attorney Walter... 63144@http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/ News Update 2007-11-13T16:14:16-05:00 http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/archives/062665.html New city employee Marti Rutherford, former City Council rep for District 6, began her new, 2-day job for the mayor's office yesterday. And of course the media, namely Channel 3 reporter Lesley Dale, stopped by City Hall to chat with... 62665@http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/ 2007-11-02T11:36:38-05:00 http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/archives/062372.html The music was thumping with a steady beat, strobe lights glittering on dancing, gyrating Chattanoogans, some in golden cages. A fantastic ice sculpture and Black Tie Affair bartender made chilled martinis for people swaying to the crooning of a pianist... 62372@http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/ Behind the Scenes 2007-10-25T18:21:52-05:00 http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/archives/062090.html Our very own Dr. Rick Pimental-Habib, contributor of the ever-popular, always insightful column "Shrink Rap with Dr. Rick," took on this week the tragic consequences of the Johnson City Press' decision to publish the names, ages and street addresses of... 62090@http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/ 2007-10-18T14:53:30-05:00 http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/archives/062088.html Ever see those scenes in "All the President's Men" when a mysterious government source nicknamed Deep Throat helped Bob Woodward discover all the shady goings-on in the Nixon White House? Well, in this day and age, those people are a... 62088@http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/ Media 2007-10-18T13:35:12-05:00 http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/archives/062009.html The City Council’s Legal and Legislative Committee met with representatives from the city stormwater department, animal control and the McKamey Animal Care Trust this afternoon to iron out the details of a plan to create an ordinance that would require... 62009@http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/ 2007-10-16T15:28:36-05:00 http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/archives/061724.html . . . Uh, poop. The City Council is going to take a look at adding two new ordinances concerning the pick-up of doggie droppings in area parks that allow pets. Staffers at the city attorney's office presented the puppy... 61724@http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/ News Update 2007-10-09T17:51:17-05:00 http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/archives/061723.html Word is that Marti Rutherford, while saying that she will resign her chair on the City Council, has yet to actually submit a letter of resignation, which leaves the Council to assume that she really has resigned. So, now the... 61723@http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/ Politics 2007-10-09T17:48:27-05:00 http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/archives/061715.html Ashland City Council agrees to get therapy Heated exchanges have led to conflicts; price tag is $37,000 By Robert Plain for the Mail Tribune September 27, 2007 ASHLAND — They're openly disrespectful of each other. They curse and bicker regularly... 61715@http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/ 2007-10-09T15:48:23-05:00 http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/archives/061484.html VOTE!!!!!!!... 61484@http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/ Politics 2007-10-04T08:54:42-05:00 http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/archives/061434.html VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!... 61434@http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/ Politics 2007-10-03T11:33:49-05:00 http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/archives/061293.html Marti Rutherford is prepared to vacate her home on the City Council, which should reduce her number of hangouts to just her three houses in Brainerd. We're working on the story and should have more to say this week in... 61293@http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/ News Update 2007-10-01T12:00:40-05:00 http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/archives/061074.html Read the story here. Now, I recognize a patient's right to privacy, but the CPD is going to HAVE to say SOMETHING about this sooner or later.... 61074@http://thepulseblog.chattablogs.com/ News 2007-09-27T10:20:54-05:00