Where's that Super Bowl Spirit?

Started by Metro Jacksonville, February 02, 2009, 05:00:00 AM

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BridgeTroll

#30
February 03, 2009, 07:48:52 AM
The lights on the Main St. bridge seem to be in disrepair... The LEDS have not worked in a year and the blue lighting is only partial.  Are the lights on the Hart still on?
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

tufsu1

#31
February 03, 2009, 08:05:36 AM
The LED lights were on the night before the December Thursday night NFL game so TV cameras could film them....the blue lights have sometimes been fully on and other times barely on at all....I believe the City is just trying to save some $....everytime I look, the Hart lights are on.

Keith-N-Jax

#32
February 04, 2009, 01:44:49 AM
It's a shame the lights on the bridge can not be repaired. I really thought after the SB the way of thinking would change here, but it all left with the SB as well.  :(

Charleston native

#33
February 04, 2009, 01:39:56 PM
Quote from: thelakelander on February 02, 2009, 12:05:52 PM
If you don't mind, attach a few links to the recent articles you mentioned.
Here are some links to show what is going on in my hometown:

http://www.charleston.net/news/2009/jan/26/proposal_rules_out_extended_highway69553/ (Riley kowtowing to the CCL by placating them with a half-ass alternative)

http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/dec/09/riley_other_mayors_talk_infrastructure64432/ (Instead of using the city's budget, Riley is now asking for federal dollars for drainage and schools...without even mentioning I-526, widening I-26 from terminus/US 17, walkways on other city bridges, and intersection improvements on SC 61, SC 7, US 17, and SC 171)

http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/nov/12/developers_unveil_plans61302/ (as Riley dabbles with tiny redevelopment projects, its northern suburb continues to grab more of the retail market through massive $750 million projects)

http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/nov/03/a_grand_design60242/ (now 4 years after removal, not one shovel has turned over dirt in this project due to slow, uninspired planning)

http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/sep/11/n_charleston_ready_settle54169/ (Riley has neglected to annex large tracts West Ashley, causing this dispute between its northern suburbs)

http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/sep/11/lighting_public_restrooms_more_parking_p54022/ (NOTHING has been done for this plan to renovate the market)

http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/sep/09/city_st_andrews_strike_revenue_deal53511/ (A ridiculous deal between the city and PSD where the PSD still gets tax revenue while the city has jurisdiction; read my comments under poster "icbmman")

http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/aug/20/council_divided_on_sag51426/ (Allowing city council to spend time making asinine laws)

http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/jun/22/police_crack_down_on_parking_lot_parties45321/ (More asinine laws prohibiting alcohol at tailgate parties next to Riverdog and Citadel games while public drunks still ask for handouts downtown; in conjunction, the city has been aggressively prohibiting wine at its art walks)

http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/dec/19/shipping_out65559/ (Maersk pulling out of the Chas port; while this is not directly related to Riley, he is indirectly responsible with his complicit collaborations with the CCL and other environmental groups that have limited port expansion...if the port had aggressive expansion plans pushed by the mayor, Maersk would not have made the decision has hastily)

Charleston native

#34
February 04, 2009, 01:40:59 PM
That is all I will do, since I have alot of work to focus on. I'm cutting my posts down now, so feel free to PM me if you want to discuss this further.

thelakelander

#35
February 04, 2009, 01:52:15 PM
No disrespect to Charleston, but hopefully Maersk considers Jaxport as a relocation option since they are pulling out of Charleston.  I'm sure Jax can find a way to accomodate their shipping needs.
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

thelakelander

#36
February 04, 2009, 01:56:57 PM
Oh well.  Congrats to Savannah.

QuoteCharleston's loss will become Savannah's gain as Maersk Line - making good on its promise to pull its South Atlantic Express service out of the South Carolina port - announced Tuesday that its revised service will include port calls in Savannah and Wilmington, N.C.

"The addition of these calls and adjustments to the overall schedule will improve transit times and broaden coverage for this service to benefit our customers," the shipping line said in a prepared statement.

Savannah will be the South Atlantic Express service's first U.S. inbound port of call, beginning with the arrival of the Maersk Tangier on March 5, said Doug J. Marchand, executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority.

"This announcement represents a welcome addition to the GPA's service portfolio while further strengthening the excellent relationship between Maersk and the Authority," Marchand said. "We look forward to providing Georgia's customers direct access to markets in Central America."

full article: http://savannahnow.com/node/665433
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

ProjectMaximus

#37
February 04, 2009, 03:29:09 PM
Quote from: thelakelander on February 04, 2009, 01:52:15 PM
No disrespect to Charleston, but hopefully Maersk considers Jaxport as a relocation option since they are pulling out of Charleston.  I'm sure Jax can find a way to accomodate their shipping needs.

Doesn't Maersk have some kind of presence in Jax?

Steve

#38
February 04, 2009, 06:00:51 PM
They already have a presence here.

stjr

#39
February 04, 2009, 07:25:45 PM
Quote from: thelakelander on February 04, 2009, 01:52:15 PM
No disrespect to Charleston, but hopefully Maersk considers Jaxport as a relocation option since they are pulling out of Charleston.  I'm sure Jax can find a way to accomodate their shipping needs.

Thought everyone would be interested in what Charlestonians have to say about JaxPort.  See this recent analytical article praising our port:

http://www.charleston.net/news/2009/feb/02/jacksonville_wants_piece_containerport_action/
Hey!  Whatever happened to just plain ol' COMMON SENSE!!

Jason

#40
February 05, 2009, 09:48:30 AM
Nice find StJr.

BridgeTroll

#41
February 05, 2009, 10:13:18 AM
Great article on Jacksonville from a different angle.  Read the comments... Jax may have its problems and made some mistakes but so have other cities... :)
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

Jason

#42
February 05, 2009, 01:04:33 PM
Very true.  I think we all get a bit of a negative opinion on our great city because so much focus tends to be spent on correcting our faults.  Jacksonville has MANY MANY MANY more positives than she does negatives.

ProjectMaximus

#43
February 05, 2009, 04:20:41 PM
Quote from: stjr on February 04, 2009, 07:25:45 PM
Quote from: thelakelander on February 04, 2009, 01:52:15 PM
No disrespect to Charleston, but hopefully Maersk considers Jaxport as a relocation option since they are pulling out of Charleston.  I'm sure Jax can find a way to accomodate their shipping needs.

Thought everyone would be interested in what Charlestonians have to say about JaxPort.  See this recent analytical article praising our port:

http://www.charleston.net/news/2009/feb/02/jacksonville_wants_piece_containerport_action/

Too bad Charleston Native already posted that exact link in this thread three days ago. :)

Yes, good find, stjr. ;-)

(I'm just sticking up for the guy cause I know what it's like to make a post and have the credit go to someone else later...lol)

02roadking

#44
February 05, 2009, 08:22:17 PM
Some Super Bowl pics I pulled off the old hard drive. Oh the memories.....

















































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