| September 23rd, 2005 02:15 PM |
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| nankerphelge |
POCATELLO - To the rest of the country, Scott Stevens is the Idaho weatherman who blames the Japanese Mafia for Hurricane Katrina. To folks in Pocatello, he's the face of the weather at KPVI News Channel 6.
The Pocatello native made his final Channel 6 forecast Thursday night, leaving a job he's held for nine years in order to pursue his weather theories on a full-time basis.
"I'm going to miss that broadcast, but I'm not going to miss not getting home until 11 p.m.," Stevens said. "I just don't have the hours of the day to take care of my research and getting those (broadcasts) out and devoting the necessary research to the station."
It was Stevens' decision to leave the TV station, said KPVI general manager Bill Fouch.
"When Scott signed his current contract, he told Brenda and me at the time that it would be his last contract," Fouch said Thursday. "We knew, but the timetable moved up because of all the attention (he's been getting.)"
Since Katrina, Stevens has been in newspapers across the country where he was quoted in an Associated Press story as saying the Yakuza Mafia used a Russian-made electromagnetic generator to cause Hurricane Katrina in a bid to avenge the atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima. He was a guest on Coast to Coast, a late night radio show that conducts call-in discussions on everything from bizarre weather patterns to alien abductions. On Wednesday, Stevens was interviewed by Fox News firebrand Bill O'Reilly.
Stevens said he received 30 requests to do radio interviews on Thursday alone.
Fouch said Stevens wanted to leave as quickly as possible because his "plate is full," and he needs to take advantage of the opportunities that exist now.
Stevens said he's received offers that he's not at liberty to discuss.
Stevens, 39, who was born in Twin Falls, plans to remain in Pocatello, where his family remains. He said his family wishes him the best in his future endeavors.
It costs him hundreds of dollars each month to run his Web site, weatherwars.info, but he said that's a price he's willing to pay.
"There's a chess game going on in the sky," Stevens said. "It affects each and every one of us. It is the one common thread that binds us all together."
Although the theories espoused by Stevens - scalar weapons, global dimming - are definitely on the scientific fringe today, there are thousands of Web sites that mention such phenomena.
"The Soviets boasted of their geoengineering capabilities; these impressive accomplishments must be taken at face value simply because we are observing weather events that simply have never occurred before, never!" Stevens wrote on his Web site. "The evidence of these weapons at work found within the clouds overhead is simply unmistakable. These patterns and odd geometric shapes seen in our skies, each and every day, are clear and present evidence that our weather has been stolen from us, only to be used by those whose designs for humanity are rarely in alignment with that of the common man."
However, Stevens never discussed his weather theories on the air during his time at Channel 6 - an agreement he had with the station management. What the meteorologist chose to do in his off time was his business, said his manager of eight years.
Fouch said he would miss Stevens, whom he described as energetic, easy-going and enthusiastic about the weather, but he is supportive of his decision to pursue his passion.
"His theories are his theories," Fouch said. "But, if you think about it - of all the TV weather people, he continues to be the most accurate. It isn't his theories getting involved with his professional job."
For Stevens, however, the recent attention to his theories has been somewhat of a distraction from work.
"When there has been so much attention, it gets in the way of them doing their jobs and me doing my job," Stevens said.
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| September 23rd, 2005 02:34 PM |
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| Joey |
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| September 23rd, 2005 03:13 PM |
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| eXiLe oN 2nD sT |
i like resse peices puffs waaaayyyy better |
| September 23rd, 2005 03:17 PM |
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| Thing One |
Something tells me that if here were blaming George W. Bush instead of the Japanese mafia many of you would not be so quick to call this man a nut. |
| September 23rd, 2005 04:35 PM |
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| FPM C10 |
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Thing One wrote:
Something tells me that if here were blaming George W. Bush instead of the Japanese mafia many of you would not be so quick to call this man a nut.
Very few blame W for the actual hurricane, just for sitting with his thumb up his ass for 5 days before doing the things he's doing now that TEXAS is threatened. And for stocking FEMA with worthless political appointments like "Brownie". And creating a giant bureaucracy (Homeland Security) that actually slowed everything down. And duping the gullible voters of America into thinking they were safer with him at the helm. And...well, I'm sure you're not listening anyway, so why bother?
If we were a country that allowed for mid-term referendums because of a lack of confidence in the president, there would be at least one more refugee clogging the Texas highways right now. |
| September 23rd, 2005 04:50 PM |
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| Thing One |
quote:
FPM C10 wrote:
Very few blame W for the actual hurricane, just for sitting with his thumb up his ass for 5 days before doing the things he's doing now that TEXAS is threatened. And for stocking FEMA with worthless political appointments like "Brownie". And creating a giant bureaucracy (Homeland Security) that actually slowed everything down. And duping the gullible voters of America into thinking they were safer with him at the helm. And...well, I'm sure you're not listening anyway, so why bother?
If we were a country that allowed for mid-term referendums because of a lack of confidence in the president, there would be at least one more refugee clogging the Texas highways right now.
Jesus man! I was making a joke. I didn't need some half-baked lecture from some arm chair editorialist. Lighten up dude. Didn't you see the sign on your way in?
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| September 23rd, 2005 04:54 PM |
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| J.J.Flash |
Hey Thing One, I've noticed that
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Much appreciated, whoever you are! |
| September 23rd, 2005 04:58 PM |
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| Thing One |
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| September 23rd, 2005 05:03 PM |
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| J.J.Flash |
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Thing One wrote:
UUUUUU Scary stuff...... |
| September 23rd, 2005 06:45 PM |
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| FPM C10 |
I agree with the non-factor named "Thing One" on one point - that young Jay is among the finest posters ever to grace the halls of Rocks Off with his presence!
Other than that, I think that blundering onto a board and insulting all of the posters who have been here since he was shitting green is perhaps not the best way to go about becoming a "factor".
When did you become a factor, Jay? Years ago, at least. It seems like you've ALWAYS been a factor. Minty fresh, too!
Young Jay, I must ask - if I drive my Ford Escort to South America to see the Stones, can I crash on your couch?
wh-wh-wha-a-a-at's that, Young Jay? Oh...SURE! Here you go!
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| September 23rd, 2005 07:28 PM |
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| Thing One |
quote:
FPM C10 wrote:
I agree with the non-factor named "Thing One" on one point - that young Jay is among the finest posters ever to grace the halls of Rocks Off with his presence!
Other than that, I think that blundering onto a board and insulting all of the posters who have been here since he was shitting green is perhaps not the best way to go about becoming a "factor".
When did you become a factor, Jay? Years ago, at least. It seems like you've ALWAYS been a factor. Minty fresh, too!
Young Jay, I must ask - if I drive my Ford Escort to South America to see the Stones, can I crash on your couch?
wh-wh-wha-a-a-at's that, Young Jay? Oh...SURE! Here you go!
You can take your elitist, hey hey everybody get with me on bashing the new guy babble and stick it in your Ed Gein esque shoe box you keep under your bed.
Rise up little posters. Rise up!
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| September 23rd, 2005 08:35 PM |
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| 2000 Man |
I have an actual piece of Ed Gein's farmhouse. |
| September 23rd, 2005 11:14 PM |
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| FPM C10 |
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2000 Man wrote:
I have an actual piece of Ed Gein's farmhouse.
Wow. Er...ewww.
Always thought Ed Gein's Car was a great band name.
Sorry, Thingie. I hadn't had my Serutan ("that's 'Nature's' backwards!") and I was feeling a bit irregular. What's in the shoebox under my bed is between me and Werner Fassbinder.
Rise up, Little Posters! Rise up!
Hey, I'm going down to the demonstration to get my fair share of abuse tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes. |
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