August 24, 2010

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  1. bhamchat
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7 p.m.

    How’s it going tonight everybody! Welcome to #bhamchat!

  2. bhamchat
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:02 p.m.

    There’s an interesting event going on at WorkPlay and @chrisbrogan‘s in town, so we’re expecting a light crowd tonight #bhamchat

  3. bhamchat
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:05 p.m.

    Tonight’s focus would be past, present and future #bhamchat #bham

  4. bhamterminal
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:05 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: Tonight’s focus would be past, present and future #bhamchat #bham

  5. Andre Natta
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:05 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: Tonight’s focus would be past, present and future #bhamchat #bham

  6. Chris Brogan
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:09 p.m.

    @bhamchat – well don’t let me wreck things. #bhamchat : )

  7. bhamterminal
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:14 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: BTW ladies and gentlemen, @chrisbrogan is speaking tomorrow @GreenBldngFocus – http://bit.ly/bAbgHK #bhamchat #broganbham

  8. bhamchat
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:15 p.m.

    Q1 Do you think that judge’s decision that may lead to Trinity Medical moving to 280 is a good thing? #bhamchat #bham

  9. bhamchat
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:17 p.m.

    Q1 background – http://bit.ly/cqrlI4 #bhamchat

  10. Alison Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:26 p.m.

    I think most people forgot #bhamchat is tonight #bhamchat

  11. bhamchat
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:27 p.m.

    Q2 – What is your favorite memory of the Alabama Theatre? #bhamchat #bham

  12. Andre Natta
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:28 p.m.

    @alisonlewis no, it’s the #gamechanger premiere at the summit and there’s a forum at WorkPlay #bhamchat

  13. Jon Moss
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:29 p.m.

    Excited about going to @bhamchat tomorrow #bhamchat

  14. Andre Natta
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:29 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: Q2 – What is your favorite memory of the Alabama Theatre? #bhamchat #bham

  15. bhamchat
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:34 p.m.

    Q3 Help us introduce @chrisbrogan to #bham digitally – do you believe in Birmingham’s future? Why or why not? #bhamchat

  16. bhamterminal
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:34 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: Q3 Help us introduce @chrisbrogan to #bham digitally – do you believe in Birmingham’s future? Why or why not? #bhamchat

  17. Andre Natta
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:34 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: Q3 Help us introduce @chrisbrogan to #bham digitally – do you believe in Birmingham’s future? Why or why not? #bhamchat

  18. Chris DePew
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:35 p.m.

    @acnatta just took my son Saturday for matinee and he was mesmerized by organ. Seeing his joy means a lot to me. #bhamchat

  19. troy ramsay
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:37 p.m.

    If bham can keep talented people in bham then we have a bright future. bham could be the city that cures cancer #bhamchat

  20. Andre Natta
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:39 p.m.

    @chris_depew I saw Vertigo during the summer film series back in 2004. Loved seeing Phantom there as well that fall #bhamchat

  21. bhamchat
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:43 p.m.

    @chris_depew we’re looking for any answers that come in. There’s no right answer for any of these Qs. #bhamchat

  22. Lynn Wilkins
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:44 p.m.

    RT @bhamchat: Q3 Help us introduce @chrisbrogan to #bham digitally – do you believe in Birmingham’s future? Why or why not? #bhamchat

  23. Chris DePew
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:44 p.m.

    @bhamterminal I know its not the answer u r looking for, but no. suburban folks and inner city population never trust each other #bhamchat

  24. bhamchat
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:45 p.m.

    RT @kgatgens: Q2 – seeing BBKing in 06 or the annual Christmas Movies #bhamchat

  25. troy ramsay
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:47 p.m.

    @chris_depew thats a good point and something this area needs to overcome #bhamchat

  26. Lynn Wilkins
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:49 p.m.

    @bhamchat believe #bham can be successful if we the community can be open to new ideas like sustainable building. #bhamchat

  27. Andre Natta
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:51 p.m.

    @ramsaytroy @chris_depew sure would be nice if folks could find a way to work past that #bhamchat

  28. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:52 p.m.

    Hey. Sorry I’m late. #Bhamchat

  29. Chris DePew
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:52 p.m.

    @ramsaytroy #bhamchat I think the city has a chance to improve, I just don’t ever see the unity here to get to a level of a Nash or Jax

  30. Lynn Wilkins
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:53 p.m.

    @bhamchat my pleasure. My first go at it so i may need some schooling. #bhamchat

  31. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:53 p.m.

    I see unity in the future. I just think people need to work hard to bring people together. The cities need regular meetings. #Bhamchat

  32. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:54 p.m.

    The @bhambizalliance will be good for the city with a new CEO, and if that person can get government and business together, who ? #Bhamchat

  33. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:55 p.m.

    Q3: If Bham can’t figure out a decent transportation system the city will not grow beyond what it is today. #Bhamchat

  34. bhamchat
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:55 p.m.

    @spottedturkey here’s a brief overview of the chat – http://bit.ly/p8FA2 #bhamchat

  35. troy ramsay
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:55 p.m.

    RT @thegeekwife: Q3: If Bham can’t figure out a decent transportation system the city will not grow beyond what it is today. #Bhamchat

  36. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:56 p.m.

    @thegeekwife I agree. Was discussing with someone from NY today. They need to consider public transp and not new roads #Bhamchat

  37. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:56 p.m.

    @thegeekwife – I should say “we” need to consider. #Bhamchat

  38. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:57 p.m.

    @chrisbrogan Welcome to our City(ies). where’s dinner? #Bhamchat

  39. Nicole
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:57 p.m.

    @bhamchat My first weekend at Samford, all the freshmen saw The Sandlot there. The singalong prior is one of my favorite memories. #bhamchat

  40. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:59 p.m.

    With UAB and the RR Park, we have some great prospects. Look at the southside and downtown compared to 10 years ago – Amazing!! #Bhamchat

  41. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 24, 2010, 7:59 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis Monorail would be the nest place to start. Have lived in other cities with it and it only makes sense. #Bhamchat

  42. bhamchat
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8 p.m.

    Q3a is there something positive you can point to as a symbol of the city’s future? #bhamchat

  43. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8 p.m.

    @thegeekwife Some type of light rail – I’m all for it, but many over the mountain aren’t. #Bhamchat

  44. Andre Natta
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:02 p.m.

    @thegeekwife they’re nice to have, but most cities with monorail or light rail have fixed their bus issues first. #bhamchat

  45. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:03 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis That is because they don’t want the “small town” atmosphere to change. #Bhamchat

  46. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:03 p.m.

    @acnatta I’m all for fixing the bus system too. THey recently hired a very bright director at MAX. Met him 2 weeks ago. #Bhamchat

  47. troy ramsay
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:03 p.m.

    Q3a the continued growth of UAB #bhamchat

  48. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:04 p.m.

    @ramsaytroy and a world class Children’s Hospital – they are incredible too! #Bhamchat

  49. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:04 p.m.

    @acnatta Buses have never worked here and probably never will that is why I mentioned light rail. #Bhamchat

  50. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:05 p.m.

    @thegeekwife I think there is more to it than the small town atmosphere. There is another reason. #Bhamchat

  51. Andre Natta
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:05 p.m.

    @thegeekwife the city used to have the world’s second largest streetcar system. It worked when folks weren’t so spread out #bhamchat

  52. Lynn Wilkins
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:07 p.m.

    There wil be a tweet up tomorrow at the Green Building Focus Conference and we need to decide on a hashtag. Suggestions? #Bhamchat

  53. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:07 p.m.

    @acnatta It could work again with new technology. It works in Atlanta, and they are more spread out than us. #Bhamchat

  54. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:08 p.m.

    @spottedturkey #BroganBham has been set up. #Bhamchat

  55. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:08 p.m.

    @acnatta However, you have to look at why some cities “over the mountain” are choosing to stop bus service in those towns. #Bhamchat

  56. Andre Natta
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:09 p.m.

    @spottedturkey doesn’t make sense to create a new one if so many folks know the #BroganBham one already #bhamchat

  57. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:09 p.m.

    @thegeekwife Fear. #Bhamchat

  58. Lynn Wilkins
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:09 p.m.

    The tweetup at the conference will be a great time to bring up these great suggestions for #Bham. #Bhamchat #BroganBham

  59. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:10 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis I agree to some point but I also think it is a stigma issue with the buses. They are not culturally attractive. #Bhamchat

  60. Andre Natta
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:10 p.m.

    @thegeekwife they don’t see value in the current system – and just what @Jon_Lewis said, fear. #bhamchat

  61. Lynn Wilkins
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:11 p.m.

    @acnatta @Jon_Lewis – agree. Just didn’t know if we wanted to isolate the tweetup. Makes sense though to use #BroganBham. #Bhamchat. Thx

  62. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:12 p.m.

    @thegeekwife @acnatta – “Culturally attractive”? Let’s face it – it’s a race issue. #Bhamchat

  63. bhamchat
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:12 p.m.

    Q4 in 3 minutes #bhamchat

  64. Chris DePew
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:12 p.m.

    @thegeekwife #bhamchat why can’t we even get together on something as simple as park and ride lots? Every two bit town in Ga. has em

  65. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:13 p.m.

    @chris_depew @thegeekwife – It could be done and SHOULD be done. We don’t need a toll road, we need public transportation! #Bhamchat

  66. Cynthia D. Miller
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:13 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis @acnatta So, what do we do to fix that issue so that the bus system can be used effectively? #Bhamchat

  67. Andre Natta
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:14 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis I’d argue it reliability too. In NYC we have no problem using them because we know they’ll be there. #bhamchat

  68. Andre Natta
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:14 p.m.

    @thegeekwife @Jon_Lewis we find out how we can help get the system where it needs to be and then help it get there. #bhamchat

  69. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:14 p.m.

    @thegeekwife @acnatta – Businesses and cities need to see the economic importance. You can’t change change. It will happen – when? #Bhamchat

  70. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:15 p.m.

    @acnatta That is a good point which is why we need governments to cooperate. #Bhamchat

  71. bhamchat
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:17 p.m.

    Q4 Should the Birmingham City School board be recalled so soon? Back story – http://bit.ly/byJrBg #bhamchat #bham

  72. Lynn Wilkins
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:17 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis and money. 🙂 #Bhamchat

  73. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:18 p.m.

    Hate to go, but have a softball game in 45 minutes. See most of you tomorrow @broganbham #Bhamchat

  74. Chris DePew
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:18 p.m.

    @thegeekwife #bhamchat dedicated bus lanes on 65 and 280 to start. Give an incentive to actually get to work faster

  75. Jon_Lewis
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:18 p.m.

    @spottedturkey Always money – I need some too 🙂 #Bhamchat

  76. Lynn Wilkins
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:20 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis I think this is the time to reinvent and restructure. Have the plans in place if and when the money comes back in play #bhamchat

  77. Lynn Wilkins
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:20 p.m.

    @Jon_Lewis hope you win your game. Hope to meet you tomorrow. #Bhamchat

  78. bhamchat
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:23 p.m.

    We’re getting close to the end of the formal portion; anyone have links or events they want to share? #bhamchat

  79. bhamchat
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:24 p.m.

    BTW – we’ll be starting a push next week to make more folks aware of the chat – and we’ll need your help! Keep an eye on DMs #bhamchat

  80. Donnie Garvich
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:24 p.m.

    @bhamchat oops! Got caught up
    with the sick baby and missed the chat. Catch you guys on the flip though. 😉 #bhamchat

  81. Lynn Wilkins
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:25 p.m.

    @jsandford so do you think we should use a separate hashtag? I’m on the fence. #bhamchat

  82. Chris DePew
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:25 p.m.

    Btw with 7 precincts reporting, #saban endorsement only good enough to give Dot Davidson 3rd place in bessemer mayor’s race. #bhamchat

  83. bhamchat
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:26 p.m.

    @dgarvich funny you should mention that… we’ll be opening the comments section on the on-site archive a little later tonight #bhamchat

  84. Lynn Wilkins
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:27 p.m.

    @bhamchat I’m all for the push. Happy to share the #BroganBham link but that may be a bit redundant. #BhamChat. What say you?

  85. troy ramsay
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:28 p.m.

    http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2010/08/birmingham_is_ready_for_some_f.htmlfootball’s just around the corner show ur bham love #bhamchat

  86. bhamchat
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:31 p.m.

    We’ll just plug @bhamterminal‘s 1st ever blogging awards – http://bit.ly/b4ZuGg #bhamchat #bham

  87. Lynn Wilkins
    Aug. 24, 2010, 8:31 p.m.

    @bhamchat – great. Thanks. Hope people will make it out and represent our city well. Low turnout will not pose well #Bhamchat
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