Comments on: Yurt manufacturing owner stages one woman protest at economic forum http://homertribune.com/2013/01/yurt-manufacturing-owner-stages-one-woman-protest-at-economic-forum/ Homer, Alaska Fri, 24 May 2013 11:27:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: ray http://homertribune.com/2013/01/yurt-manufacturing-owner-stages-one-woman-protest-at-economic-forum/comment-page-1/#comment-109571 ray Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:56:42 +0000 http://homertribune.com/?p=33107#comment-109571 This is one of the best debates I have seen in the paper. I love the passion and concern of the Homer community so much. This is one of the best debates I have seen in the paper. I love the passion and concern of the Homer community so much.

]]> By: Jessica Tenhoff http://homertribune.com/2013/01/yurt-manufacturing-owner-stages-one-woman-protest-at-economic-forum/comment-page-1/#comment-109491 Jessica Tenhoff Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:37:10 +0000 http://homertribune.com/?p=33107#comment-109491 snooze? I was busy making shelters for the Tusti 200 when the registration went on. I called multiple times to get in before the event...one would think investing 20 years in industry development would get you in to listen anyway. I watched people leave whose place I could have taken that morning. Doesn't it bother you that there is only one plan for development presented at a "forum" put on with public money. It takes being rude to be heard when trying to be heard above multinational banks and giant oil concerns. This forum was stacked. snooze? I was busy making shelters for the Tusti 200 when the registration went on. I called multiple times to get in before the event…one would think investing 20 years in industry development would get you in to listen anyway. I watched people leave whose place I could have taken that morning.
Doesn’t it bother you that there is only one plan for development presented at a “forum” put on with public money.
It takes being rude to be heard when trying to be heard above multinational banks and giant oil concerns. This forum was stacked.

]]> By: foreign_observer http://homertribune.com/2013/01/yurt-manufacturing-owner-stages-one-woman-protest-at-economic-forum/comment-page-1/#comment-109460 foreign_observer Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:11:47 +0000 http://homertribune.com/?p=33107#comment-109460 "The problem comes when the big multinational companies decide for us what the appropriate technology is according to their profits." They have not decided for you. Many folks are using other, less mainstream technologies for profitable purposes. You don't seem to take into account the development costs that were NOT paid for by government funds, over the years, nor the fact that they make profits because they are successful at their business. The truth is closer to the fact of there not being, profitable, sustainable technologies that can DELIVER the energy necessary to maintain all the factories that produce what you use RIGHT NOW. That is not even taking into account the millions of other individuals, businesses and yes, basic government services that depend on current volume technology. Hydropower is one of the few viable energy producers but even that is under attack by those that SEEM to want to return to the past. Every viable technology (so far) has problems. I do agree that oil companies(in particular) make obscene profits and then whine! “The problem comes when the big multinational companies decide for us what the appropriate technology is according to their profits.” They have not decided for you. Many folks are using other, less mainstream technologies for profitable purposes. You don’t seem to take into account the development costs that were NOT paid for by government funds, over the years, nor the fact that they make profits because they are successful at their business. The truth is closer to the fact of there not being, profitable, sustainable technologies that can DELIVER the energy necessary to maintain all the factories that produce what you use RIGHT NOW. That is not even taking into account the millions of other individuals, businesses and yes, basic government services that depend on current volume technology. Hydropower is one of the few viable energy producers but even that is under attack by those that SEEM to want to return to the past. Every viable technology (so far) has problems. I do agree that oil companies(in particular) make obscene profits and then whine!

]]> By: Tom Stroozas http://homertribune.com/2013/01/yurt-manufacturing-owner-stages-one-woman-protest-at-economic-forum/comment-page-1/#comment-109384 Tom Stroozas Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:38:38 +0000 http://homertribune.com/?p=33107#comment-109384 The Tribune's articles about this issue are classic presentations of “sensationalism” at its finest! Your publication’s recent reporting that Jessica Tenhoff was denied entry into the recent KPEDD Industry Outlook Forum has created an unnecessary stir. I was in attendance when she burst into the meeting room screaming at the top of her lungs that she had a right to attend because she represented an industry that has created economic development via her yurt manufacturing business. Her denial to attending was due to the fact that she did not register; plain and simple. Advance registrations to events such as this forum are important so that proper planning for seating and meals can be ascertained. So registering in advance and getting your ticket to attend is no different than going to a movie at the Homer Theatre, where you must have a ticket to attend or, yes, be denied entry! This Economic Development Forum was no different. Jessica’s “temper tantrum” and unprofessional interruption was rude and grossly impolite. The implication by your publication that Jessica is a “hero” is flawed. She certainly had knowledge of the event well in advance as a newspaper published an editorial written by her in their January 31 edition, the opening day of the event. So if she took time in advance to write an editorial why couldn’t she have taken the time to register? I’ve always been told “if you snooze, you lose”, and she certainly lost out by not securing a “ticket” to attend. The Tribune’s articles about this issue are classic presentations of “sensationalism” at its finest! Your publication’s recent reporting that Jessica Tenhoff was denied entry into the recent KPEDD Industry Outlook Forum has created an unnecessary stir. I was in attendance when she burst into the meeting room screaming at the top of her lungs that she had a right to attend because she represented an industry that has created economic development via her yurt manufacturing business. Her denial to attending was due to the fact that she did not register; plain and simple.
Advance registrations to events such as this forum are important so that proper planning for seating and meals can be ascertained. So registering in advance and getting your ticket to attend is no different than going to a movie at the Homer Theatre, where you must have a ticket to attend or, yes, be denied entry!
This Economic Development Forum was no different. Jessica’s “temper tantrum” and unprofessional interruption was rude and grossly impolite. The implication by your publication that Jessica is a “hero” is flawed. She certainly had knowledge of the event well in advance as a newspaper published an editorial written by her in their January 31 edition, the opening day of the event. So if she took time in advance to write an editorial why couldn’t she have taken the time to register? I’ve always been told “if you snooze, you lose”, and she certainly lost out by not securing a “ticket” to attend.

]]> By: Jessica Tenhoff http://homertribune.com/2013/01/yurt-manufacturing-owner-stages-one-woman-protest-at-economic-forum/comment-page-1/#comment-109320 Jessica Tenhoff Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:32:44 +0000 http://homertribune.com/?p=33107#comment-109320 Wow thanks for responding. Yes I do cash my oil check every year its the least they can do. I'm ok with oil companies but do they really need subsidy?..do they really need to control access to information?...do they really need to back pocket every politician so that no other alternatives are presented ? Why can't they play fair? Big bullys. I would not put my money (if I had any) near any shares of these businesses also because they are backed by giant international banks...evil banks that launder money for criminals and crazy terrorist groups. (Google libor) You should take the time to follow the money trail...see what your hard earned dollars are doing in this world...then bring em back home to your community where you can really keep an eye on them...that's just my opinion tho...support the Mexican cartels etc if you choose. ...but don't begin to talk about freedom because you are sold out for profits. Wow thanks for responding. Yes I do cash my oil check every year its the least they can do. I’m ok with oil companies but do they really need subsidy?..do they really need to control access to information?…do they really need to back pocket every politician so that no other alternatives are presented ? Why can’t they play fair? Big bullys.
I would not put my money (if I had any) near any shares of these businesses also because they are backed by giant international banks…evil banks that launder money for criminals and crazy terrorist groups. (Google libor) You should take the time to follow the money trail…see what your hard earned dollars are doing in this world…then bring em back home to your community where you can really keep an eye on them…that’s just my opinion tho…support the Mexican cartels etc if you choose. …but don’t begin to talk about freedom because you are sold out for profits.

]]> By: concerned sourdough http://homertribune.com/2013/01/yurt-manufacturing-owner-stages-one-woman-protest-at-economic-forum/comment-page-1/#comment-109298 concerned sourdough Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:37:14 +0000 http://homertribune.com/?p=33107#comment-109298 A "Mission Statement" simply means you have nonprofit status, thereby with the 501(c)(3) endorsement from the IRS, the nonprofit gets put on the $$feeding trough to write grants from taxpayers money. In reality, any nonprofit organization belongs to the public, and the public has a every right to know their business, whether it's at the top level of government to the bottom level of "care" for handicapped, mentally challenged, or poverty stricken ... it's our money ... our business. Now go on out there and get your nonprofit status so you can get on the BIG tit. A “Mission Statement” simply means you have nonprofit status, thereby with the 501(c)(3) endorsement from the IRS, the nonprofit gets put on the $$feeding trough to write grants from taxpayers money. In reality, any nonprofit organization belongs to the public, and the public has a every right to know their business, whether it’s at the top level of government to the bottom level of “care” for handicapped, mentally challenged, or poverty stricken … it’s our money … our business. Now go on out there and get your nonprofit status so you can get on the BIG tit.

]]> By: Maka Fairman http://homertribune.com/2013/01/yurt-manufacturing-owner-stages-one-woman-protest-at-economic-forum/comment-page-1/#comment-109295 Maka Fairman Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:27:58 +0000 http://homertribune.com/?p=33107#comment-109295 Hello Billy, Apparently you too work for the oil company, or have some stock in the oil revolution ... however, what Jesse is trying to put out there is THERE IS ANOTHER WAY TO PRODUCE EVERYTHING WE NEED WITHOUT EXTRACTING THE OIL. Didn't you get that part? Since 19O2, advances in electromagnetic energy generating systems have allowed for the extraction of limitless free energy from the space around us. This energy field, termed Zero Point Energy and Quantum Vacuum Space energy, allows for the extraction of vast amounts of electromagnetic energy that can run our homes, cars, factories and businesses at very little cost and with absolutely NO pollution, emissions, greenhouse gases or ionizing radiation. Hello Billy,
Apparently you too work for the oil company, or have some stock in the oil revolution … however, what Jesse is trying to put out there is THERE IS ANOTHER WAY TO PRODUCE EVERYTHING WE NEED WITHOUT EXTRACTING THE OIL. Didn’t you get that part?

Since 19O2, advances in electromagnetic energy generating systems have allowed for the extraction of limitless free energy from the space around us. This energy field, termed Zero Point Energy and Quantum Vacuum Space energy, allows for the extraction of vast amounts of electromagnetic energy that can run our homes, cars, factories and businesses at very little cost and with absolutely NO pollution, emissions, greenhouse gases or ionizing radiation.

]]> By: BillyH http://homertribune.com/2013/01/yurt-manufacturing-owner-stages-one-woman-protest-at-economic-forum/comment-page-1/#comment-109247 BillyH Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:11:38 +0000 http://homertribune.com/?p=33107#comment-109247 Why is it always the big bad oil companies? Is it because they make Billions of dollars in profits each year? If this offends you so much, you can do what most people do.....purchase shares of stock. They do pass on profits to shareholders in the form of dividends. Why don't you go to your beloved tax-payer funded library and read up on the industrial revolution in the US. If we didn't have companies that extracted oil and coal from the earth, we'd all still be living in yurts and have 50 year old life expectancies. One last thing....I'd bet you probably cashed your PFD last October, which came from those dreaded big oil companies. Why is it always the big bad oil companies? Is it because they make Billions of dollars in profits each year? If this offends you so much, you can do what most people do…..purchase shares of stock. They do pass on profits to shareholders in the form of dividends. Why don’t you go to your beloved tax-payer funded library and read up on the industrial revolution in the US. If we didn’t have companies that extracted oil and coal from the earth, we’d all still be living in yurts and have 50 year old life expectancies. One last thing….I’d bet you probably cashed your PFD last October, which came from those dreaded big oil companies.

]]> By: Trudy Snellen http://homertribune.com/2013/01/yurt-manufacturing-owner-stages-one-woman-protest-at-economic-forum/comment-page-1/#comment-109220 Trudy Snellen Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:54:02 +0000 http://homertribune.com/?p=33107#comment-109220 I don't feel she was out of line at all. Your letter implies...."if she would just act like me it would all be okay". Well sir, it's not all okay. I give her kudos for her small business. She doesn't have to wear animal skins to be a great advocate for using less extractive type of commodities. It's always good to see someone passionate about something (besides sitting at the bar and watching tv, Jeb). I don’t feel she was out of line at all. Your letter implies….”if she would just act like me it would all be okay”. Well sir, it’s not all okay. I give her kudos for her small business. She doesn’t have to wear animal skins to be a great advocate for using less extractive type of commodities. It’s always good to see someone passionate about something (besides sitting at the bar and watching tv, Jeb).

]]> By: Jessica Tenhoff http://homertribune.com/2013/01/yurt-manufacturing-owner-stages-one-woman-protest-at-economic-forum/comment-page-1/#comment-109200 Jessica Tenhoff Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:02:45 +0000 http://homertribune.com/?p=33107#comment-109200 Thanks Kate, I miss our meetings. Pay attention to the gas line extension vote this next council meeting! Thanks Kate, I miss our meetings. Pay attention to the gas line extension vote this next council meeting!

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