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Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:33:00 GMT

the kind of leader I'm trying to be

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:33:00 GMT

Synopsis:
.. itâs January 2008, this is the kind of leader Iâm trying to beâ

Praxis praxÂis n (formal)
1.the practical side and application of something such as a professional skill, as opposed to its theory. (Joining together theory and practice).

Click on the audio player below to hear Mayor Otis Johnson in his own words address the Downtown Business Association on January 9, 2008.
[audio
16 minutes 7 seconds

City government should be more responsive, more transparent, more accountableâ
â building a coalition, the need to build a teamâ
â the Lebanon Plantation planning retreat for the mayor-council team, for one day a year in the first week of the yearâ
â we need a leader, and a group of leaders to analyze the past, contemplate the futureâ
â regionalism is the new catchword for government in the 21st centuryâ
â how are we planning to be the cultural, economic, social and political hub of this regionâ
â we must look at the way we operate, partner, collaborateâ
â prepare for the new regionalism thatâs going to comeâ
â issues such as sharing water, transportation, â with Bryan, Effingham, Beaufort, Jasper counties and all the counties all aroundâ
â we must be driven by a vision of a safe, environmentally healthy, economically thriving community for all of the citizensâ The vision drives you, inspires you.
The Council has set a list of prioritiesâ
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â we instituted quarterly Town Hall meetings â direct democracy â
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Give respect to get respect.
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The Council has been able to articulate our workâ we must work with the city to embrace this vision.
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In 2011 will Savannah be better off than in 2008?
âcome with a plan, work your plan, be accountable for your planâ

How well have I done with the stewardship?

Otis Johnson discusses regionalism in the 21st century.

the last inaugural speech youÃ¢ï¿½ï¿½ll ever hear from Otis Johnson

Sun, 6 Jan 2008 02:24:00 GMT

Soon after Robert James introduced the Honorable Otis S. Johnson as the newly installed 64th Mayor of the City of Savannah on January 2, 2008, Otis let the room know that he planned to speak from the spirit.

Hear selected excerpts from âthe last inaugural speech youâll ever hearâ from Otis Johnson.
Topics include:
Crime, economic development, the opportunity infrastructure in Savannah, bridging barriers, a call for leadership from the citizens.

âDemocracy depends on the involvement and the participation of an informed and mobilized populace.â
ââ weâre not mind readers, we need you to be involvedââ

ââ In the next four years Iâm going to be off the leash. Iâm going to talk about personal responsibility, about institutional barriers to peopleâs welfareââ
ââ Iâve had a good life, now Iâm going to be a truth-talkerââ

ââ Itâs not liberals, itâs not the conservativesââ

âWe, ourselves, must assume responsibility for ourselves, our families, and our communities.â

Georgia Days 2008

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 21:04:00 GMT

The British are coming! The British are coming!
Or, what is going on in that Savannah square ! ?

For 275 years Georgians have celebrated of the founding of the Colony of Georgia at Savannah on February 12, 1733.

In 2008 we will have a special reason to celebrate.
This year is the 275 anniversary of the colony's founding.

click on the audio player below to hear Dr. W. Todd Groce, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Georgia Historical Society detail the 2008 GHS's Georgia Days:

This photo below show a man that is a living fountain of information on James Edward Oglethorpe, founder of the colony of Georgia and the 2008 Honoree of the Georgia Historical Society's Georgia Days.

Actor and historian Scott Hodges brings history to life
for special events and educational appearances. Nice hat!

http://www.georgiahistory.com/containers/140

Savannah Chili Bowl II

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:44:00 GMT

November 21, 2007

Savannah Chili Bowl II to âHelp Save One of Our Ownâ

A chili cook-off and a concert by the band Liquid Ginger will highlight the second annual Savannah Chili Bowl II on Saturday, December 1, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Forsyth Park in downtown Savannah. Initiated by the âHelp Save One of Our Ownâ non-profit group, the Chili Bowl II is a fund-raiser to assist a Savannah family with massive medical bills.
This is the second year local singer Ginger Fawcett and her band, Liquid Ginger, have helped sponsor the event to assist a local family. In addition to the chili competition among some of Savannahâs best restaurants, the event will also include a flag football tournament; live entertainment by Liquid Ginger and other artists; and childrenâs activities.
The beneficiary of this yearâs event is Savannahian David Sisk, a 39-year old employee of JCB. Sisk and his wife, Mary, have two small children. He was recently diagnosed with primary pulmonary hypertension, a life threatening disease. He is being treated through the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, and faces long-term, expensive treatment and possibly major surgery.
The chili cook-off will include teams from Bahama Bobâs, Wild Wing, Jen and Friends, Shamrocks, Dawg House, North Beach Grill, CafÃ Loco, Bamboo Room, Long Horn Steakhouse, Tubbyâs and Fiddlers.
In addition to Liquid Ginger, the live entertainment will include performances by Two Path Road, Hazard County, Epdmk, Tubby Love, Sing Savannah, Trick Kelly and Dancing Unlimited.
âHelp Save One of Our Ownâ is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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Otis Johnson gets 70% of the vote

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:22:00 GMT

Pete Liakakis speaking at Otis Johnson victory celebration

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:12:00 GMT

Thanks to the campaign workers

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:59:00 GMT

We are Going to Vote!

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 02:09:00 GMT

Click on the audio player to hear a cross section of Savannah voters talking about Otis Johnson:
[audio

2 minutes 25 seconds

from the Get Out the Vote Rally

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 01:31:00 GMT

get out the vote rally

Click on the audio player below to hear Otis Johnson and Pete Liakakis at the Get Out the Vote Rally:

6 minutes 38 seconds

Pete Liakakis speaking in support of Otis Johnson

Sun, 4 Nov 2007 13:19:00 GMT

Pete Liakakis speaking in support of Otis Johnson

Click on the audio player below to hear Pete Liakakis, in his own words, speaking in support of Otis Johnson:
[audio http://cdn.libsyn.com/bigbonton/15_Pete_Liakakis_post_forum.mp3]
1 minute 10 seconds

Otis Nov 1st

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 21:36:00 GMT

Click on this audio player to hear Otis Johnson in his own words.
[audio http://cdn.libsyn.com/bigbonton/14_Otis_Nov_1st_.mp3]

2 minutes 54 seconds

Topics include:

* It is now the last week of the campaign, and I am happy that we are coming to a close in this 2007 Mayoral campaign.
* Last Tuesday evening we had the final forum at the Savannah Morning News auditorium, presented along with WSAV.
http://otisjohnsonblog.com/2007/10/30/mayoral-forum-tuesday-oct-30-7pm-to-9pm/

My opponents have nothing to run on, they only bring up issues that are irrelevant to governing the city of Savannah.
I continue to talk about what we have already done and would like to continue to do, if you vote for Otis Johnson for mayor.

* Vote! Do not take anything for granted. We must avoid a run-off!
We should not have to put up with this sort of campaigning any longer than is necessary.
Vote to insure a victory on November 6th. No run-off!

* There is a wide gap in the qualifications and philosophy of the candidates.

* Get Out the Vote Rally
http://otisjohnsonblog.com/2007/10/26/get-out-the-vote-rally/

at the Savannah Technical College auditorium
Friday November 2nd from 7pm to 9pm

Savannah Technical College, Savannah Campus
5717 White Bluff Road Savannah, GA 31405-5521
912-443-5700

Map and Directions
Plenty of free parking
Everyone is invited

Use your right to vote!
Vote for Otis! A responsive, thoughtful and accountable leader!
For more voting info, click here to see otisformayor.com: âhow to voteâ

Click on this audio player to hear Otis Johnson in his own words.
[audio

2 minutes 54 seconds

Topics include:

* It is now the last week of the campaign, and I am happy that we are coming to a close in this 2007 Mayoral campaign.
* Last Tuesday evening we had the final forum at the Savannah Morning News auditorium, presented along with WSAV.
http://otisjohnsonblog.com/2007/10/30/mayoral-forum-tuesday-oct-30-7pm-to-9pm/

My opponents have nothing to run on, they only bring up issues that are irrelevant to governing the city of Savannah.
I continue to talk about what we have already done and would like to continue to do, if you vote for Otis Johnson for mayor.

* Vote! Do not take anything for granted. We must avoid a run-off!
We should not have to put up with this sort of campaigning any longer than is necessary.
Vote to insure a victory on November 6th. No run-off!

* There is a wide gap in the qualifications and philosophy of the candidates.

* Get Out the Vote Rally
http://otisjohnsonblog.com/2007/10/26/get-out-the-vote-rally/

at the Savannah Technical College auditorium
Friday November 2nd from 7pm to 9pm

Savannah Technical College, Savannah Campus
5717 White Bluff Road Savannah, GA 31405-5521
912-443-5700

Map and Directions
Plenty of free parking
Everyone is invited

Use your right to vote!
Vote for Otis! A responsive, thoughtful and accountable leader!
For more voting info, click here to see otisformayor.com: âhow to voteâ

A busy week as Mayor and on the campaign trail

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 05:03:00 GMT

A busy week as Mayor and on the campaign trail

* We had plenty of events to attend this week. Our events ranged from enjoyable Greek food festivals to another event that was very sorrowful; the funeral of one of our young men that was taken from us too early.

* Book recommendation:
http://www.qbq.com/
QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability in Work and in Life

* Mark your calendar: Oct 30th there is a Mayoral forum at the newspaper office on Chathem Parkway.

* Early voting will take place the week of October 29th.
I am encouraging all of you to do that and to spread the word.

You can go the voter registration office at 117 Eisenhower Drive, Building E (when going east, past Waters Avenue). Find a day during that week because election day could be a very busy day for you.

Vote early!

Itâs an easy process, there will be no lines and you can get it done. Iâm hoping you can encourage your friends and relatives to do the same thing

Donât wait until the last minute and miss an opportunity to choose the leadership of this community for the next four years.

You have earned the right to vote, donât lose it!

Vote for Otis! A responsive, thoughtful and accountable leader!

Van Johnson speaks in support of Otis Johnson

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 04:30:00 GMT

Robert James speaks in support of Otis Johnson

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 04:16:00 GMT

Robert James speaks in support of Otis Johnson

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56 seconds

Otis Week in review

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 17:19:00 GMT

Save Historic Houses and to see strength in our neighborhoods.

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:52:00 GMT

Save Historic Houses and to see strength in our neighborhoods.
The Mayors Alliance to Save Historic Houses

We have worked together with the Historic Savannah Foundation and city departments to save structures in the inner city.

In addition to saving historic houses, the goals for this initiative includes:
* Enhance neighborhood qualities
* Improve public safety
* Promote economic development
* Support better land uses
* Foster better communications between city council, neighborhood groups and interested citizens

We have worked though our list of 100 worst properties and now are working on a second list.

We are hard at work looking at physical and social aspects of our neighborhoods, building on an economic approach to see strength in our neighborhoods.

Strong neighborhoods, strong people, viable buildings

Vote November 6th. Your vote will prevent a run-off .

Poverty and crime

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:20:00 GMT

This election is about leadership and I am the responsive, thoughtful, and accountable leader for Savannah.

Click on this link to hear Otis Johnson in his own words.

4 minutes 55 seconds

Topics include:
Reducing poverty. Poverty and crime. Making right choices.
Balanced approached to crime and causes.
Take a strong and firm approach to fighting crime

Savannah Impact program
http://www.savannahpd.org/cityweb/spd.nsf/238f728e195a9dbb85256ae90052f4a9/bb79268b8477e80285256af60064cfba?OpenDocument

We need 51% of the vote on November 6th. Vote Otis for Mayor of Savannah!
Otis for Mayor! The responsive, thoughtful, and accountable leader for Savannah.
See our accomplishments listed on http://otisformayor.com/accomplishment.htm
Otis for mayor .com

Lois Wooten on economic development and education

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:25:00 GMT

Lois Wooten on economic development and education

Lois Wooten
Co-Chair of the Committee
http://otisformayor.com/team.htm

to Elect Otis Johnson, Mayor of Savannah, Georgia.

Click to hear Lois Wooten in her own words

1 minute 54 seconds

Lois speaks on the issues of economic development and education and her support of Otis Johnson.

Vote Otis Johnson!

Candidates met face to face at Savannah High School.

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:57:00 GMT

October 9
3 minutes 3 seconds
Today the candidates for Mayor of the city of Savannah met together for the first time face to face. The venue was Savannah High School. The political discussion was sponsored by a teacher that had the students ask their questions directly to the candidates.

Many students had questions regarding the relationship between the police and the community. Many students asked about issues of poverty.

This race is about leadership. My experience over the past four years gave me an edge today. The students heard rhetoric and promises, but when you look at the list of our accomplishments on http://otisformayor.com/accomplishment.htm and you will see past the hype.
Please look at the site and the accomplishments, and then consider leadership Savannah needs in the next four years.
Otis for Mayor!
I am the responsive, thoughtful, and accountable leader for Savannah.

Mary Osborne speaks in support of Otis Johnson

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:13:00 GMT

Mary Osborne speaks in support of Otis Johnson

Mary Osborne,
Alderman, District 2, City of Savannah,
gives her opinion of Otis Johnson.

Click to hear Mary Osborne in her own words:
[audio http://cdn.libsyn.com/bigbonton/7_mary_osborne_supports_otis.mp3]

hear citizen Scott Center speak in support of the actions of Mayor Johnson to move Savannah to a successful long-term recycling

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:31:00 GMT

Click on this link to hear citizen Scott Center speak in support of the actions of Mayor Johnson to move Savannah to a successful long-term recycling program.

59 seconds

Otis Johnson on recycling in Savannah.

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:06:00 GMT

Otis Johnson on recycling in Savannah.

âToday Iâd like to address the issue of recycling. Thereâs been a a lot of misunderstanding about the role of the city and what our intentions are in terms of recycling ââ

Click on this link to hear Otis Johnson in his own words.

6 minutes 34 seconds

Mayor Johnson provides clarification of the current state of recycling in Savannah and clears up misconceptions about this situation.
âA commitment is not the issue, we are committed.â

Hear an explanation of the process of how the Mayor is moving this public agenda forward.
He explains details on the recycling program and logistics involved.

The Mayor sets the time frame on when curbside recycling will begin in Savannah.
We are going to do it and do it right!

âI hope this will help you understand where we are with this tough and emotional issue.â

The Johnson administration believes in using a rational approach that will succeed and become a successful long term recycling program with much participation.

Otis for Mayor!
I am the responsive, thoughtful, and accountable leader for Savannah.

See our accomplishments listed on Otis for Mayor .com

Click on this link to hear a private citizen speak in support of the actions of Mayor Johnson to move Savannah to a successful long-term recycling program.

59 seconds

Fourth post, vote early

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:23:00 GMT

Third post, no run-off

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:22:00 GMT

Second post, participate in the virtual community

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:20:00 GMT

First post, welcoming and inviting participation

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:15:00 GMT

Wound Care Clinic

Fri, 6 Jul 2007 18:38:00 GMT

Paula Kreissler, President of the Wound Care Clinic -ESU,
provides background about herself and this unique clinic.

"We are healing patients suffering from chronic non-healing wounds utilizing electrical stimulation and ultrasound, a process that is new and very effective."

The message offers hope and comfort to the patients and their families - often this clinic is the last resort before amputation. This audio is available from their website and on their press releases.

Demo provided to Care Magazine
to promote effective communications in the health care field
by CityTrex LLC Audio Production & Services in conjunction with CarriageTradePR and The Wound Care Clinic.
- all rights reserved -

excerpt from Puppet People performing recycling skit

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 20:00:00 GMT

This smashing sample of audio comes to us
from a studio!
The mo-bile production facilities of bigbonton.org.

Enjoy a hundred seconds of enhanced online content from an article in the February (2007) issue of The South Magazine.

We go now to an excerpt from a skit performed by Angela Beasley and her Puppet People. They are educating elementary school children about the value of recycling.
Remember: reduce, reuse, recycle -
The future of SavannahÃÂÃÂÂÃÂÂs trash is in the hands of foam-headed puppets that are issuing directives to our Elementary school kids.

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

Q: How many audio engineers does it take to change a lightbulb?

A: Huh? What? Couldn't hear you? You said wha? Hows sat?
How many outtie cheers duzzitay do saya libel?
Whatsa outtie cheer ? ? Do I say "Go Outtie"?

Just Press play! Play I say!
-> We heard THAT, fig-won-ton ~ biggie-bonnie-foh-fannie-fonnah-tawn!

sources:
puppetpeople.com for all your puppeting needs:
corporate training, mascots, opening acts, and general enlightenment.

Pulling the Heart Strings on a Robot

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 19:10:00 GMT

Got a parking ticket, wanted to save my lunch money for my lunch, you know?
So, pocketed a trusty audio capture tool, strutted into the Bureau of Parking and Robotic Bureaucrats, and launched into a sales pitch.
As you can hear, the strategy could have used more planning, but who would expect the clerk-bot to flat-out say tell me your excuse.
Defaulting to common denominators, we went for pity and it worked! Love, or attempting a reasonable facsimile thereof, conquers all.
Even at the teller window of the Robotic Bureaucrats.
The sweetest words of the day: Next in line

High Tide Spring Break Ultimate Frisbee Tournament

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 19:08:00 GMT

High Tide Spring Break Ultimate Frisbee Tournament thru Mar 22nd Spring weather is here and Savannah is beautiful. Thousands of Northern college students are in town for athletics and fun. Have you been around Forsythe Park this week? Every field is taken over by Frisbee in a three week-long session of Ultimate. March 12 begins the week of their largest session of the tournament, when 64 teams and over 1,200 college students converge on Savannah. This session occurs on the pitch on Little Neck road across from Savannah Christian Church. Play occurs daily from 10 am to 7pm Then the following week March 19th to 22nd they return to Forsythe Park. Play occurs daily from 9am to 7pm. Free to the public, just be sure to stay off field Ãïï theyÃïïre playing hard!

Construction Stomp

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 18:49:00 GMT

An original musical performance by fifth graders for the groundbreaking of the new LEED building at the Savannah Country Day School.

Sacred Harp Singing in Savannah GA

Wed, 4 Jul 2007 19:29:00 GMT

Link to the full story on bigbonton.org