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This album is their 3rd LIVE album. 1st being "Tokyo Tapes" (1978), and the 2nd "World Wide Live" (1985). What a band! At this point in their careers, they've done it all. But this album proves that they simply love doing what they do best. Killer guitars, great instrumental (Concerto in V), and Klaus's voice is on the money! I totally recommend getting the import, as it has 2 additional live songs, (Ave Maria No Morro, and Hit Between the Eyes). However, you miss out on the in-studio single (Edge of Time), I think it's a fair trade off. Great album, great band, and these guys are STILL rocking. Their newest album, "Humanity-Hour 1″ is arguably their finest since "Crazy World" (1990). Even though the Scorpions got there recognition over the years, I don't think they TRULY got the recognition they rightfully deserve. They have to be the greatest and most deserving band that has yet to be inducted in the rock n' roll hall of fame. But I know that it will happen ! ! !
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Scorpions Live Bites is one of those hidden jewels that flew under the radar when it came out in 1995. The album is still virtually unknown outside of their hardcore fan base to this day. No fault to the album itself, it just happens that way sometimes. "Live Bites" just flows. Song after song work perfectly together here, from the hard hitting opener "Tease Me, Please Me", to the melon collie "When The Smoke Is Going Down". After your into about the third or forth song, the album sort of sucks you in. It doesn't matter if "Rock You Like A Hurricane" or any other famous hits aren't here. "Live Bites" makes you forget about those tunes this time around. This album is strong enough to stand on it's own, and is a testament to the Scorpions longevity and their ability to be a superior live act. If you like hard rock, classic rock, hammering guitar solos, thunderous drums and bass, you'll love this album. I've got over 1,000 rock albums, a lot of which are live albums. This one is in my top 5 live albums of all time. Great clean sound, catchy song list, you won't be disappointed with this one. Rock on!!!
Too bad the band didn't include more songs from Savage Amusemnt like Don't Stop at the top or Media Overkill. "Tease Me…" sounds awesome and it's the best track on the album, however the album has very few live songs and a double album could've been better. Still enjoyable, but a album only for die hard fans.
My brother and I have a disagreement over which Scorpions live album is better; this or World Wide Live. I am partial towards World Wide Live. It perfectly captures Scorpions at the pinnacle of their success right after the release of Love at First Sting during their 84-85 world mega tour. In World Wide Live, the sound is rawer and you hear the echoes from the huge stadiums the Scorps were playing in at the time. Live Bites is a very good album in its own right, but it feels "less live" and more "perfect" than World Wide Live for me. The album is more polished and you can hear each one of the musicians perfectly. That is what my brother really likes about the album, the amazing quality and clarity of scorpions on this album which is in stark contrast to World Wide Live, where the sound was much rawer but the clarity is not there. It is just a difference in preference of styles. My brother has his own band and is really into high quality sound which is why he likes Live Bites more. Me, I'm more impressed by the feelings that huge crowds and stadiums in World Wide Live inspire; they make you feel like you are at a mega show.
Some people would say that after the release of Love at First Sting Scorpions went down hill. I would challenge them to listen to this live album. While other than Wind of Change, the songs on this album are not as well known, that does not mean they are not good. The material on this live album is great! You also get a feel for the world audience that scorpions have played live to with songs recorded in Berlin, Munich, San Francisco, Mexico City and Leningrad.
The guitar riffs on Tease Me, Please Me are good. Is There Anybody There sounds great. Scorps slowed down the song and heavily accented the beat giving the song a great feel. I also really like the inclusion of In Trance in this cd. The version is great. Another highlight of the cd is Wind of Change played live in Russia I think (Living for Tomorrow is played for sure in Leningrad). My favorite song on this cd has to be When the Smoke is Going down. I know that is a weird choice, but something about this version just makes it magnificent. I can never get enough of it. Klaus Meine's voice is fantastic, the crowd cheering gives it a great feel and even though the acoustic guitar chords are very simple, they are also quite powerful (reminds me of Acoustica). You expect the song to errupt into a hard heavy metal song any minute (like Coming Home) but that is where its greatness lies in. It never does, but it keeps you thinking it will.
Overall, if you like Scorpions and/or Metal you should buy this. It is well worth your money. One final word, there are two versions of the CD, Live Bites 1988-1995 [LIVE] and Live Bites [IMPORT]. I would purchase Live Bites [IMPORT] as it is a dollar cheaper and you get one more track. More importantly the difference between the two cds is Live Bites [IMPORT] has two more live tracks while Live Bites 1988-1995 [LIVE] has an extra studio track. I haven't heard the extra studio track, Edge of Time but it can't be that good because it wasn't included in any of their best of compilations, boxed sets ect, so it probably isn't worth it. Go for the Import version where you get the two extra live songs: Ave Maria no Morro (played live in Mexico city, Klaus Meine's Spanish is not his forte, but if you know Spanish well you can understand what he is saying, meaning I don't agree with the reviewer who says he can't understand him, that reviewer just isn't a good Spanish speaker, but then I am a native Spanish speaker [born in Colombia]) and Hit Between the Eyes (played very heavy here!)
Live Bites is a great compliation of live performances by the Scorpions. The musicianship on this album is superior, from Meine's smooth vocals to the combination of shreading riffs between Jabs and Rudolf Schenker. "Tease Me Please Me" is a great track that starts off the album on a great, energetic note. Such ballads as "Rhythm of Love" and "Wind of Change" really capture the crowd (and you) as you listen. The hard hitters on this cd include "No Pain No Gain" and "Alien Nation". Overall a great Live album despite not including some of their biggest hits.


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The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati has announced plans to realign services and programs offered by its city core branches, which will result in the closure of the Williams Y in East Walnut Hills.
The closure will go in effect on August 22, 2011, with programs and membership services shifting to other branches.
The Melrose Y in Walnut Hills will continue to host and direct Y Community Services, Y Black and Latino Achievers, the Y Mentoring Center and Y Child Development Services while membership services will be shifted to other branches effective August 22, 2011.
"The Y is about people, not facilities. Closing any branch is a difficult decision and we have wrestled with the future of Williams Y and Melrose Y for years. In the context of how we deliver services today, these two buildings no longer create the vibrant experiences that all Y members deserve," said Sandy Berlin Walker, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati. "With the Y's vision and focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility, this realignment will strengthen services to children, youth and adults throughout the region."
"The Metro Board has unanimously endorsed the vision for improved service delivery in the city core," said Mike Zorn, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Board Chair. "In fact, we've been discussing this topic for many years. We know this decision will enable us to maintain our commitment to Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility."
The city core realignment decision making process included a review of factors such as declining levels of membership and program participants, overlapping membership bases, the age and design of the buildings and more. Participation in programs at Melrose Y has declined 50% in the past four years and Williams Y has seen a 29% decline in membership over the past three years.
For more information on the Y, please visit its website at http://www.cincinnatiymca.org/.
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Magician (You) bring out a small green silk. Ask the spectator to think if a small green animal from a pond that starts with the letter 'F'
Most people will say FROG and then you push the silk into the fist.
Cup your hands together and peep in between your fingers pretending you see something is changing.
Ask spectator to blow on the hands and then open them up to show the silk has changed into a little toy frog.
Adult optional opening : Ask someone to think of a four letter word which begins with the letter 'F'. You can make up the rest using your own creativity.
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Kickers Kick Hi Mens Boots
This is the boot that started it all. The Kick Hi was born in 1975 and has been a popular choice within music and youth culture ever since.
The original Kick Hi boots feature a trademark chunky sole, a lace fastening with brass eyelets, alternative stitching detail and Kickers logo tabs to sides that make it an instantly recognisable classic. Further branding is included to the tongue and to the heel.
This is a boot that transcends the decades to deliver a touch of retro styling to your footwear collection. Pair them with carrot fit jeans and washed denim jacket.
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- Leather upper
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Timberland EuroBrook Hiker Boots
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Timberland Roll Top Camo Mens Boots
Style and substance find common ground in the Timberland Roll Top boots.
Like all Timberland boots they're emphatically durable and ready for anything. The tough leather upper is chunky as ever, whilst the thick tread and heeled outsole gives you multi-surface grip and statement elevation. The boot gets interesting when you roll down the collar to reveal a desert-inspired camo print complete with a woven badge to the front. A street-ready statement carved out of a rugged rural classic, the roll top camo boots truly are a contemporary masterpiece.
Rock them with relaxed fitting jeans, a printed tee and chunky knitwear to tackle the season head on.
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Dr Martens Mens Chelsea Boots
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Dr Martens Mens Chelsea Boots
Back with a bang with their instantly recognisable style, Dr Martens bring us Chelsea boots that give a smart look, without compromising on comfort or durability.
An iconic footwear brand, Dr Martens have been rebelling since the 60s and these Chelsea boots have all the hallmarks you've come to expect – a durable leather upper, patented AirWair sole, a pull-on AirWair tab, an embossed logo to side and sturdy ankle elastic. They're waterproof, warm and made to be worn.
Wear them with jeans and chunky knitwear to capture a classic rugged look.
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Kickers Reason Lace Up Mens Boots
Smart style and practical protection is the name of the game with the Reason lace up boots by Kickers.
Constructed with a tough leather upper, round lace fastening and rubber outsole, they're a sturdy, reliable choice for work and smarter occasions. The ankle high silhouette is treated to a cushioned collar and padded tongue for maximum comfort, whilst the ridged forefoot offers further fortification. Secured with a durable round lace fastening, they're finished with a pop of branded colour to the side.
Treat your feet with the Reason ankle boots by Kickers. Sharp and secure, they're a fine choice for your formal collection.
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River Island Mens Chelsea Boot
Premium footwear seen on superstars such as The Beatles back in the 60's, the Chelsea boot gives a timeless charm and power that exudes confidence and manners. With a slim styled sole, the tan colourway gives country appeal, whilst the elasticated gussets are a classic feature invented by Victorian horsemen whose out-of-saddle activities required an ease of slipping off.
Able to be dressed up or down at your leisure, Chelsea boots are almost impossible to get wrong. For more formal occasions, wear them as the base for a navy slim fitting suit.
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- In tan
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River Island Chukka Boot - Black
With roots in the game of polo, it was the 1940's when the chukka boot started to gather pace as a trend. The name itself is originated from the Indian word 'chukkar', meaning circle, and by the 50's it had turned into a timeless classic. Hovering over the ankle area, this leather-look rework incorporates brogue detailing that retains a little formality for a casual style.
Choosing the favourite characteristics of a dress shoe and extending them to a laidback backdrop, this chukka boot revamps your 21t century footwear collection. An Oxford shirt and roll-up slim fit jeans harness a smooth style progression.
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- Mens chukka boot by River Island
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- Brogue detailing
- Leather tab to tongue
- Fixed laces with eyelets
- Tabs to rear
Ted Baker Torsdi Lace Up Mens Casual Boots
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Ted Baker Torsdi Mens Ankle Boots
These casual mens boots by Ted Baker encapsulate the eccentric ethos of the brand. Fusing traditional design sensibilities with flamboyant detailing, they add a quirky touch to any sophisticated outfit.
With a shallow heel and a prominent quarter panel, these boots take a new approach to the classic ankle boot design. Contrast laces, stitching and lining demonstrate a daring level of detail, proving that these boots really are a cut above. The pronounced contrast outsole is a striking addition when set against the black leather upper, and the pattern detail to the sole adds a cool finishing touch.
The subtle embossed branding to the heel is an assurance of quality, and when paired with slim fitting jeans and a polo shirt, these boots add an element of sophistication to your outfit.
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- Shallow heel
- Contrast lining
- Branding to heel
- Pattern detail to sole
River Island Chukka Boot - Navy
Inspired by the game of polo, it was the 40's decade when the chukka boot boomed as part of a casual trend. The shoe's name itself is originated from the Indian word 'chukkar', meaning circle, and by the 50's it had turned into a timeless classic. Hovering over the ankle area, this denim-effect rework with luxury leather tabs stitched to the rear complements to provide premium style.
Bridging the gap between the casual trainers and the smarter shoe, the chukka boot rises above trends to seamlessly become a suave addition to your footwear collection. An Oxford shirt and roll-up chino trousers bolster a great look.
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- Fixed laces
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Unsung Hero Langford Lace Up Boots
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Unsung Hero Langford Mens Lace Up Boots
Unsung Hero presents the Langford boots, a suave affordable option to elevate your smarter wardrobe.
With a minimal three-eyelet fastening, they're crafted with a raised heel and high ankle collar for a key formal look. Inspired by a desert boot silhouette, they deliver a touch of Victorian charm to your outfit.
Elevate your look with these ankle boots by Unsung Hero and pair them with skinny jeans and a long sleeve shirt to capture the sweet spot between smart and casual.
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- Mens boots by Unsung Hero
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- High ankle
Unsung Hero Eddie Mens Chelsea Boots
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Unsung Hero Eddie Mens Chelsea Boots
Unsung Hero presents these smart boots to complement your style this season. Inspired by the timeless Chelsea boot, the Eddie is an instant classic.
Constructed with a real leather upper, high collar and a raised heel, these durable boots deliver a strong, confident silhouette. The tall elasticated gusset and pull-on tab are practical additions, making them great for everyday wear. The stitched panelling and contrast lining provide decorative finishing touches.
Wear them with flat front trousers and a crisp shirt to attain a smart look that transitions seamlessly from afternoon to evening.
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- Mens Chelsea boots by Unsung Hero
- Eddie
- Elasticated gusset
- Leather upper
- Pull-on tab to rear
- Raised heel
- Contrast lining
River Island Baker Nubuck Chukka Boot
Originating in India and inspired by the game of polo, it was in the 40's when the chukka boot popped up as part of a casual trend. The shoe's name itself is derived from the Hindi word 'chukkar', meaning turn or circle and by the 50's it was solidified in footwear history. Hovering over the ankle area, the nubuck construction provides comfort and style as an alternative to more conventional dress boots.
With a recent surge in popularity, the chukka boot reinvents itself as a timeless classic that blends seamlessly within a variety of outfits. An Oxford shirt and roll-up denim jeans do these shoes justice.
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Bungalows On Madison Apartments405 N. Madison, Pasadena, CA 91101 View On Map
YOU DESERVE IT...COZY LIVING AT ITS FINEST...A beautiful blend of distinctive design and old-town charm keynotes Bungalows on Madison Apts. Home to the famous Rose Parade, Bungalows on Madison is just minutes from Old Towne Pasadena.. Call For Specials!!
CALL FOR MANAGER'S SPECIALS! Come home to this great apartment community located in the Heart Of Pasadena!!! Great shopping, restaurants, markets, public transportation, clubs and more!!!!!! Original tile kitchen and bathroom counter tops are featured inside of these great historical apartments!! A beautiful blend of distinctive design and old-town charm keynotes Bungalows on Madison apartments. Home to the famous Rose Parade, Bungalows on Madison offers a touch of elegance...surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful blooms at every turn. Come and share our crystal clear, relaxing pool, gas barbeque vignettes, & even a dog park right on the community...just minutes from Old Towne Pasadena. Bungalows on Madison boasts of 74 spacious apartments with many floor plans, including bachelors, studios, one and two bedroom units...with interiors including oversized closets, plush carpet, designer flooring, accent walls, brush-nickel fixtures, crown molding & much, much more.
Bungalows On Madison is located in the Los Angeles Area in the 91101 zip code. View this apartment on a map.
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Fun action basketball game. Play from within your own room, office or hotel room. All you need is a door to hang it from. Clear backboard with metal rim and nylon net offers durability and authenticity. Shoot hoops for fun or enjoy a game with friend or family.
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Brown Takes Home Fourth College Sports Madness A-Sun Player of the Week Award
FORT MYERS, Fla. – After helping FGCU extend its program Division I record win streak to six games and keep sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Sun standings, senior Sherwood Brown (Orlando, Fla./Olympia HS) has been named the College Sports Madness A-Sun Player of the Week, announced by the media outlet on Monday.
Brown is having a career year in his final campaign in the Green and Blue, and has been named the College Sports Madness A-Sun Player of the Week four times this season.
College Sports Madness identifies the highest impact players nationally and one from each conference in their weekly feature. The site's coverage also includes a Top 25 ranking, tournament bracketology and team pages for each conference and school.
After becoming the first player to record four straight double-doubles earlier in the A-Sun season, Brown accomplished another FGCU first during last Thursday's win over ETSU becoming the first to accumulate 1,000 career points and 500 rebounds. The Orlando, Fla. product finished with 17 points, five rebounds, three steals and a career-high three blocks against the Bucs.
Two nights later, Brown poured in his fifth 20-point game in the last seven outings in a 74-49 win over USC Upstate that could be seen nationally on ESPN3. Brown's recent run has lifted him to fourth in the A-Sun scoring race at 16.0 points per game, while he leads the league in scoring (18.1) in conference only contests.
Brown and the rest of the Eagles (18-8, 10-3) will the road for the next three contests, beginning with their first-ever trip to Northern Kentucky on Thursday, Feb. 14. Game time at the Bank of Kentucky Center is slated for 7 p.m.
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Noise pollution is a major problem in many communities. Big industry, military operations, and airports are all capable of producing damaging levels of sound. Wilderness areas need to monitor noise to protect wildlife. Because this type of pollution has a high impact on the safety and quality of life, this E-Team from Dartmouth College developed, by request from Lebanon Municipal Airport, an efficient, low-cost, and portable noise-monitoring system. The system is a robust, weatherproof, and portable package backed up with solar power for use anywhere. It employs digital and analog technology, and is equipped with long and short-term data storage, user-friendly hardware and software controls, and data analysis software. The system automatically monitors low-complexity noise and records its findings.
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No need to haul yourself down to Jones Beach or brave the city crowds for a look at some fireworks on the Fourth of July. The Town of Oyster Bay has shows, parades, history lessons, and concerts, all to celebrate Independence Day.
Hear the blaring of Sousa's greatest hits in the center of Farmingdale with the village's own pops orchestra. Bring chairs, blankets, snacks, and your patriotic spirit.
Where: Farmingdale Village Green, behind the firehouse
When: Tues., 7:30 p.m.
Price: Free
Sagamore Hill Independence Day Celebration
Head to Teddy's house to meet Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt, watch a "Rough Rider" reenactment, watch a performance by the Sagamore Hill Band, and more! Bring blankets or chairs to sit on the sprawling front lawn.
When: Wed., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sagamore Hill Band performs at 2 p.m.)
Price: Free
Massapequa Independence Day Parade
Beating drums will set the pace for marchers from community groups and residents to head through the village. Trophies will be awarded for the best marching unit, band, and float. Call (516) 798-0244 if your community group wishes to participate.
When: Wed., 11 a.m.
Where: begins at Lake Shore Drive and Walker Street, down Park Boulevard to Front Street.
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Watch the muscle cars, motorcycles, hot rods, and fire trucks of yesteryear roll by in the Fourth of July air.
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Samuel Adams Pale Ale - Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
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New York
3.5/5 rDev +0.6%
11-08-2013 03:46:07 | More by digitalflood
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North Carolina
3.2/5 rDev -8%
Found this in my father inlaws garage fridge and grabbed a few to take home,poured into a standard pint glass a light clear golden with a tight pillowy one finger white head that settled nicely into a creamy mass.Light lemon and toasted grain notes in the nose mainly,quite clean on the palate hints of lemon, faint leafy notes,tea, with that underlying toastiness.Kinda ho hum flavors but its not bad,it could appeal to the people trying to venture into ale territory but for me just average.
01-05-2008 20:53:23 | More by oberon
3.13/5 rDev -10.1%
It's a murky yellow, and the translucence allows you to see the carbon dioxide escape to the surface. The top presents a thin, patchy head, though most of the beverage surface is covered.
The smell is also on-point for the style, smells like an English Pale Ale. As with the smell, Sam Adams' tastes commonly run into each other. There are surely better pale ales out there, but there's a consistency and fulfillment of expectations that Sam Adams lovers expect. In that context, I deem it an average pale ale.
The mouthfeel's got the subtle hops, but the "specialty malts" have got to be your average pale malts. The hop presence offers a bit better feel than your baseline pale ale.
05-09-2010 03:14:20 | More by ExtraStout
North Carolina
3.3/5 rDev -5.2%
Poured from a 12 oz. bottle into a pint glass.
A: Pours a crystal clear pale yellow with abundant carbonation and a white soapy head of about 3/4" thick. Retention was decent, reducing down to a nice layer of uneven bubbles that stayed with the brew. Lacing was good.
S: Light malt and some modest hops; relatively well balanced.
T&M: For a pale ale, I would have expected more hops. This brew was very well balanced between light malts and hops and the relatively abundant carbonation and generally creamy texture made this feel pretty light on the tongue. Overall, the taste was about average and relatively refreshing.
D: Even though it was a bit light on the hops in my humble opinion, this was still a smooth easy to drink brew and was rather enjoyable. I nice summer brew on the back porch.
05-12-2008 00:17:12 | More by SIRIUS2
3.03/5 rDev -12.9%
Crystal clear golden yellow/orange pour with a half inch of bubbly white head on top. Steady bubbles rise up from the bottom. Aromas start off with crisp, lightly toast grains. Some lemon zest along with herbal, grassy hops. Biscuit tone underneath as well.
First sip brings a lightly toasted grain malt upfront that is somewhat sweet and dominates the flavor. Mellow citrus and light biscuit that is followed by some herbal, grassy hops. Flows down with just a hint of bitterness. Is it just me or does it seem like this one is seriously lacking in the hops department for a pale ale? Finishes with a lingering malt aftertaste. Kinda boring.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied with plenty of carbonation that lends a nice creaminess. Fairly well spot on for a pale ale making it easy to consume. However, this one just ends up being a bit too underwhelming for me and doesn't have the hop profile I like in a pale ale. I'll be passing on this one next time.
07-20-2007 04:09:04 | More by orbitalr0x
3.53/5 rDev +1.4%
Attractive golden color on the darker side. Sweetish malty nose, not hoppy like I'd expect. Smooth, unintrusive taste. The first impression I had of this beer was that it seemed to be more in the English Pale Ale style. The beer had some of the metallic characteristics of other English pale ales, like Samuel Smith's. This is as good as any other Sam Adams beer, but also what some people may interpret as being middle-of-the-road and forgettable.
07-13-2006 00:34:25 | More by chOAKbarrell
3/5 rDev -13.8%
06-21-2014 21:44:33 | More by jonny1138
3.4/5 rDev -2.3%
Part of the summer variety pack. Poured into a pint glass, it was a dark yellow with a medium head and a little bit of lacing. Aroma was some sweet grain, not anything else. Mildly hoppy taste. While it was crisp and refreshing as advertised, I didn't think it was that outstanding.
07-18-2007 16:39:34 | More by lordofthewiens
3/5 rDev -13.8%
08-25-2012 03:07:05 | More by BK2084
4.05/5 rDev +16.4%
very nice ale. nice balance between full bodied and smooth. intricate taste, sort of unusually pale, but it's good. somewhat reminds me of spring ale, but a little more bodied. hard to find this here anymore but i woulden tpass it up when i do. never had a chance to try it but im sure it would be a great tap beer.
06-13-2004 08:08:21 | More by twi1609372
3.5/5 rDev +0.6%
05-19-2012 01:05:18 | More by 40451
North Carolina
3.1/5 rDev -10.9%
Pale ales don't ever look overly impressive, but this is probably exactly what you want one to look like. It's a murky yellow, and the translucence allows you to see the carbon dioxide escape to the surface. The top presents a thin, patchy head, though most of the beverage surface is covered. I figure an "exceptional" pale ale might provide full coverage, but I'm confident this is a good-lookin' pale ale.
The smell is also on-point for the style, but what is it about Sam Adams beers that they offer that same distinguishing odor? Is it the Kent hops? Golding? I'm not knowledgable enough to specify it, but the beer otherwise smells like an English Pale Ale. But that lingering Sam Adams smell....
As with the smell, Sam Adams' tastes commonly run into each other. This is like a mixture of Sam regular with Sam Light. Does that a pale ale make? Surely not, but there's just not much to the taste. At what point do you just go normal, cheap BMC if you don't want a really good beer? There are surely better pale ales out there, but there's a consistency and fulfillment of expectations that Sam Adams lovers expect. In that context, I deem it an average pale ale.
The mouthfeel's got the subtle hops I previously mentioned, but the "specialty malts" have got to be your average pale malts. Though "hand-selected" hops could be just as blindly selected as machine-assorted ones, the hop presence offers a bit better feel than your baseline pale ale.
I never want another one, but I don't really like pale ales. Even if you do, I wonder how much of this you'd want to enjoy. The more experience with "better" beers I get, the more I wonder how pale ales continue to exist.
08-23-2009 19:39:41 | More by marvin213
New York
4/5 rDev +14.9%
Its appearance is golden yellow with a good white head that makes nice lacing. The aroma is light with sweet honey and light roasted malts. The hops are light in the nose adding some faint floral notes. There is a smooth malty flavor up front that is lightly roasted and sweet with hints of caramel. The hops are earthy and add a delicate bitterness towards the finish which is crisp and dry. The medium body and easy carbonation give it a creamy smooth mouth feel. Overall it's a very good easy drinking beer.
05-03-2008 12:31:04 | More by generallee
4/5 rDev +14.9%
11-25-2011 07:31:43 | More by TimoP
3/5 rDev -13.8%
10-15-2012 20:28:06 | More by Twifiter
3/5 rDev -13.8%
12-23-2011 10:05:26 | More by orm56
4/5 rDev +14.9%
Full flavoured pale ale leaning towards English style, good balance to make for a beer that one could sit down and have a few and not be overwhelmed in any aspect. An all around good pale ale and a decent stab at the English style.
04-10-2002 19:16:29 | More by Jason
2.78/5 rDev -20.1%
Pours thick with a typical Samuel Adams head. Smell is very hoppy, with malt accents. The Taste is malty and sweet. I don't know if this is what a pale ale is supposed to taste like. Overall, a pretty decent beer. The problem I have with Samuel Adams is the the beers all taste pretty much the same. I drank this out of a sampler, and after a few they all tasted the same.
03-25-2003 16:09:50 | More by Rifrafboy
3.63/5 rDev +4.3%
Pours a clear, amber body with a two finger, offwhite head that demonstrates good retention and laces the glass with considerable patching. Aroma features pale malt, a hint of caramel, and a restrained, but evident, English style, herbal/floral hops note. Mouthfeel is light bodied, and has medium carbonation. Very mild hops bite on the tongue. Taste is of a well balanced, British style, pale ale, similar to Bass. A sweet malt backbone is balanced by a subdued, but pleasant, hops presence. Don't expect an American style, IPA here. This is nowhere close to a hoppy, SNPA, but compares favorably to a Bass Pale Ale. Finish is clean, and slightly dry. Drinkability is very good. A very nice alternative if you're faced with a limited selection in a store or restaurant.
04-13-2004 11:41:55 | More by merlin48
3.5/5 rDev +0.6%
From the variety pack
Appearance: gold in color, clear, moderate carbonation, 1 inch head
Smell: toasted malt and light citrus hops
Taste: toasted malt, grass, and light citrus hops
Mouthfeel: light bodied, moderate carbonation, nice mix of sweet and bitter.
Drinkability: An above average pale that very much tastes like a Sam Adams brew. Nothing I would get excited over, yet high quality, and one I could have a six of.
08-20-2010 19:47:29 | More by tigg924
3.9/5 rDev +12.1%
12 oz bottle into a glass
A: Nice golden color, I think of honey when I see this beer
S: Malty hop balance, this is a sweet smelling beer
T: Tastes sweet but the hops are what mark this beers taste. They are a nice fruity flavor, almost lemony
M: light-body especially for Samuel Adams which is usually a brand of Fuller-bodied brews.
D: a very drinkable brew, thirst quencher, you could quite a few of these. Another good one from Sam
02-15-2009 18:04:38 | More by LyonsHead
3.6/5 rDev +3.4%
Poured a clear, pure deep gold, with a small foamy white head. Smells pretty good, bit of bisquity malt in there , good dose of citrus thats on the lemon side and a hint of chalk(?). The flavor is a just bit thin for my liking, but what is there is not bad at all. First comes a quick flash of bitter leafy hops , then some medium bodied maltiness fills the feel and flavor out a bit, faint fruitiness, then more hops for a slightly lingering, bitter, and dry finish. Overall i think it would be a good beer to session , with its easy drinking qualities and soft light body,a good brew by BBC.
I liked this beer so much more once i let it warm just a bit, much better that way.
06-23-2007 04:56:22 | More by Byeast
3.5/5 rDev +0.6%
04-20-2012 23:18:16 | More by jisak74
3.75/5 rDev +7.8%
04-26-2012 22:58:17 | More by Cavanaghty
3.48/5 rDev 0%
Part of Sam Adams Summer Pack.
Serving glass: Poured from bottle into Nonic Imperial Pint.
Appearance: Pale, burnished yellow with minimal head. Very clear, looks like a lager.
Smell: Cereal grains, semi-sweet malts, and very slight British hop presence.
Taste: Grainy, about halfway between sweet and dry. Not much bitterness at all, just a very mild Fuggles taste.
Feel: Medium carbonation and body. Semi-dry finish (prefer drier for the style).
Drinkability: It's an English Pale Ale, so of course it's drinkable, but there are many better to choose from.
I would rather have the Sam Adams Boston Ale, which despite it's claim to be an old style American Stock Ale, is very much an English Pale Ale in my book.
04-26-2009 22:08:11 | More by bsp77
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As Newburyporters who frequent Moseley Woods are painfully aware, the city has elected to block vehicular access to the park during the colder months. This practice started sometime after improvements were made in 2004 to the access road at the intersection of Merrimack Street, Spofford Street, and Moseley Avenue.
Since that time, the city has claimed the park is officially open and encouraged people to park on the street. From my observation, usage of the park has increased significantly over the past few years. Dog walkers, children using the playground, football games, picnics, bird and eagle watchers, hikers- all great uses of a wonderful public resource on the banks of the Merrimack. This is precisely what Charles Moseley had in mind when he donated the land to the city back in the 1920s.
The rationale for the closure is presumably the cost of snow plowing. Yet gate closure is random and not correlated with the presence of snow cover. Several frequent users of the park, including me, have tried to get a reasonable explanation of the policy from the city. What we have heard in return is a lot of finger pointing; the Moseley woods commission, the parks commission, the city council, the mayor, the DPS head- all seem to think the other has the responsibility. The parks commission has agreed to talk about the issue at their February meeting. City Councilor Ari Herzog has acknowledged the issue on his Facebook page.
This is about access to a public asset. The park belongs to taxpayers and we deserve to safely access it. Worse, telling people to park on a busy street leaves the city open to liability in the event of an accident on Ferry Road or Spofford Street. Both are busy spots and both have a long record of crashes. In 2003, Trista Zinck was killed and her friend, Neil Bornstein, was badly injured by a drunk driver at the very spot where people are now parking and walking in the road to access Moseley Woods.
The cost of a few passes of a plow during a few winter storms is minuscule in comparison to the cost of death, serious injury, property damage and lawsuit with which the city is now gambling.
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Sophomore midfielder Nick Rodriguez scored a goal for a second straight game, but Florida Atlantic struck for two goals in the final 22 minutes as the Dolphins fell, 3-1, on Saturday morning at FAU Soccer Stadium in Boca Raton, Fla.
Rodriguez, who scored for the first time in 21 career collegiate games in JU's previous game, helped the Dolphins tie the score at 1 with a scoring strike in the 56th minute. FAU's Sean Grossman responded with a goal in the 68th minute for the game-winner as JU fell to 1-2. The Owls improved to 2-1-1.
"It was good to see Nick score again and to see our team battle back after falling behind," JU head coach Mike Johnson said. "Unfortunately, FAU kept coming and got those two late goals. But we'll just have to regroup fast and get ready for another good out-of-conference opponent on Sunday at FIU."
JU was coming off a 2-0 blanking over UMass in the previous game, giving the Dolphins momentum heading into the team's first road trip of the campaign. Lightning and a driving rain storm postponed the FAU match from Friday night until Saturday morning, though both teams shrugged off the early 10 a.m. start time, keeping it scoreless into halftime.
FAU finally opened the scoring 1:27 out of the break. JU senior goalkeeper Johnny Foley made the initial save on Darnell King's shot but Andre McCreath netted his first goal of the season, blasting the rebound to the upper-left corner.
Rodriguez pulled the Dolphins even almost 10 minutes later, racing down the left side before lofting a shot at the box's edge over FAU goalkeeper Jeremy Crumpton to tie it.
Grossman potted his first goal—and first game-winner— of the year when he headed Karol Chorak's cross past Foley at the low-right post with 21:58 remaining.
King then capped a three-point morning, potting the insurance marker with 9:08 left. King intercepted a midfield pass, ran in and drew the goalie out of the net before notching his third goal of the year.
Foley finished with three saves and Crumpton posted eight saves.
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Butterfinger Truffles
Published: December 2011 Servings: Makes about 80
- 10 ounces semisweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups chopped Butterfinger candy bars (about 8 ounces)
- 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Chopped roasted unsalted peanuts or peanut halves
Nutritional Information
One serving contains:
- Calories (kcal) 52.5
- %Calories from Fat 64.6
- Fat (g) 3.8
- Saturated Fat (g) 1.8
- Cholesterol (mg) 4.5
- Carbohydrates (g) 4.9
- Dietary Fiber (g) 0.4
- Total Sugars (g) 3.3
- Net Carbs (g) 4.4
- Protein (g) 0.8
- Sodium (mg) 8.2
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Place chocolate and butter in a medium bowl. Bring cream to a boil in a small saucepan; pour hot cream over chocolate mixture. Let stand for 1 minute, then stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in chopped candy. Cover and chill until firm, about 2 hours.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Using a melon baller, scoop 3/4" balls (or heaping teaspoons) from chocolate mixture. Roll truffles between your palms to make surface smooth. Place on the prepared sheet.
Place cocoa powder in a small bowl. Roll truffles in cocoa powder to coat. Garnish with chopped peanuts or peanut halves. Chill until firm. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight between sheets of waxed paper. Keep chilled.
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CAMPAIGNERS against the closure of Witney's post office say they are sceptical about plans to move it to the town's WH Smith branch.
The Post Office has said it is considering relocating from its Market Square premises to the shop in the Woolgate Centre next March.
In February the company announced it was one of 70 Crown branches across the country facing closure – a move intended to cut losses of £40m a year.
District councillor Duncan Enright, who led a campaign against the closure, said he was worried about the suitability of WH Smith.
He said: "What we were most concerned about was the loss of services and the move does seem to mean these would not be lost.
"But as most people who have been to WH Smith in the town will know it is very cramped and there are already long queues.
"I am sceptical about the move and I can't see how it could possibly work in Witney."
The Post Office said there would be no compulsory redundancies and the new location would have four serving positions – there are eight staff at the moment.
Lyn Jones, of Burwell Drive, Witney, signed the petition against any closure of the post office.
She said: "I don't think they should be moving it from where it is.
"Sticking it in the back of a shop is not going to help. When people come to the town and they want stamps or postcards they will never find it. The shop aisles are narrow as it is."
In June Prime Minister and Witney MP David Cameron joined Labour councillor Mr Enright to hand over a 2,000-strong petition.
Mr Cameron said: "I am pleased to hear that the proposed partner for Witney Crown Post Office is the centrally-located WH Smith store.
"WH Smith has considerable experience in running post office services and the Witney store has good access from nearby car parks and bus stops.
"I shall follow the consultation closely to ensure that there is no reduction in the level of service provided to businesses and residents."
West Oxfordshire District Council's cabinet member for local economy and communities, Richard Langridge, said the council was pleased with the proposals, but said it would "wait to see the full details of how this move will work in practice".
Crown network general manager Roger Gale said: "We are committed to keeping a post office branch in Witney and to maintaining the same levels of service for our customers.
"We believe the best way for us to do this is to change the way we operate the branch, so if the move goes ahead it will be run by WH Smith High Street Ltd rather than by us directly."
The post office would open between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday, and 10am to 2pm on Sundays.
WHSmith said it was unable to comment on the proposed move until the consultation ended.
The six-week public consultation began on Monday and finishes on November 25.
The Post Office plans to run a customer forum on the move and said the details would be finalised soon.
Comments can be made at postofficeviews.co.uk, by FREEPOST Your Comments to Post Office Ltd, via email to firstname.lastname@example.com, the customer helpline on 0845 7 22 33 44 or textphone 08457 22 33 55. Customers are asked to quote branch code 006137 in all communications.
February 8: Post Office announces potential cut of Witney service
April: Post Office formally invites shops to provide space for service
June 21: Petition against closure handed to the Post Office
October 14: Consultation about new location at WH Smith opens
November 25: Consultation closes
March 2014: Planned opening of new post office in WH Smith
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4:16pm Wed 16 Oct 13
nickwilcock says...
WH Smith has very narrow aisles and frequently suffers from queuing. Adding a 4-counter post office section would make shopping in WH Smith nigh-on impossible.
Scrap this stupid idea and keep the Crown Post Office where it is!!
5:08pm Wed 16 Oct 13
South Upper 87 says...
6:58pm Wed 16 Oct 13
the wizard says...
If they have to move it somewhere then Lloyds Bank would make a lot more sense. More room, better access and right next to where it should be, and at least you can get in and out of the place easily. What a complete joke you are Prime Minister, you are supposed to stand up for your electorate, not let us be treated in such a slipshod manner.
12:21pm Fri 18 Oct 13
windrushview says...
W H Smiths in the Woolgate is the most unsuitable store for a Post Office.
It is small,dark and cramped ,wheelchair users struggle or just dont attempt to get around the place.
If its like this now how the heck can the shop cope with a Post Office as well ?
I dont agree with the Main Office being closed but if it has to happen at least find suitable alternative premises,not W H Smith .
Those of us who drive could use Burwell ,Minster or North Leigh but non drivers and the more infirm need a local Post Office that is easy to access.
If the corn Exchange ever reopens how about providing space in the front of the building for not only the town centre council shop but also a Post Office ??
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Plan Bay Area, the regional strategy to funnel future population growth into San Francisco and other big cities in order to combat climate change, is now being slammed with legal challenges from both sides of the ideological spetrum.
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not. And while I'm not a big fan of centralized planning, having visited some of the ugly cities of eastern Europe that resulted from such an approach, I don't think we should do nothing.
We are going to have to build those homes and it's better to infill our urban areas than endlessly sprawl our way into the central valley.
The south-east of the city, in particular, can accommodate many new residents thru high-rise towers - the cheapest way to build new homes. And the flatlands of the east bay are well suited to a growth in middle and lower income people.
Perhaps, but if San Francisco is really going to accommodate 280,000 more people by 2040, as the plan calls for, that would require a major public investment in expanded transit, the water and sewer systems, and other infrastructure needed to serve that population. If not, then this isn't really "planning" at all.
means building where there is already infrastructure, and so makes a lot more sense then new sprawl, which requires infrastructure to be built from scratch.
And developers already pay fees to help with the cost, while the extra economic activity associated with these extra workers and consumers will also add significantly to the tax base.
Some cities are centrally planned but others, and arguably the more interesting ones, simply grow organically.
Your argument doesn't take into account that this infrastructure is maxed out and can't handle the growth that is being proposed. Ride BART or the N-Judah at 5pm and tell me how this city can handle 280,000 more people. And if BART needs to plan another new tube under the bay, is it really better to have that go to downtown San Francisco or some other less congested urban center? Ask the SFPUC how they plan to deliver water and sewer service to those residents and all you'll get is blank stares. Again, building where there is already infrastructure only makes sense if the investment is there to expand that infrastructure, and Plan Bay Area doesn't do that.
BART and Muni could run more trains, duh
If more people move to transit corridors, that means more people will take Muni, which means Muni will have more money for upgrades.
(Or at least that assumes that Muni is well run and that the city is smart about spending this new money wisely.)
And we can always build some competition into transit and build up the infrastructure without more taxes or borrowing.
Fares don't cover the full cost of public transit service, neither here nor in any big city.
London and Paris manage a farebox recovery rate of about 90%.
If we can follow some of their strategies, along with getting serious about cutting Muni's cost base, then that would make Muni a viable competitor to private forms of commuting, which currently it is not for many.
We also need more transit systems focused on the Bay Area, rather than just SF, since so much commuting is in and out of the county.
No, London and Paris don't have farebox recoveries anywhere close to 90 percent, they are comparable to Muni. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farebox_recovery_ratio
We also live in a country that heavily subsidizes gasoline and car ownership in general, so unless that changes then it doesn't make sense to substantially increase public transit fares if we want to encourage more people to use it for environmental reasons.
Public transit is a public good and it needs public subsidies. If we can spend billions of dollars to rebuild the Bay Bridge, drill a fourth bore in the Caldecott Tunnel, and countless other projects built solely for automobiles, then we should be able to find more money for a transportation option that helps alleviate global warming instead of making it worse.
you claim that we need to encourage people to use it with subsidized fares. Well, which is it?
And, since you asked, I think that all these subsidizes should be cut, and not just the ones for transit. and in fact many new freeways, bridges and tunnels are funded by their users through tolls. Why should Muni be any different? The fares are the tolls.
I've definitely seen 90% farebox recovery rates cited for European systems but, then again, you may have a point as their road systems are crap compared with ours.
they have recovery rates of over 100% i.e. they make a profit.
As a sidenote, tolls paid by drivers pay for the Bay Bridge, not the general public. In fact, Bay Bridge tolls have usually generated a surplus, which goes to a variety of other mass transit projects.
No, state taxpayers are subsidizing the bridge's now $6.4 billion construction cost, despite the bridge's "seismic retrofit surcharge," which totaled $345 million in 2010-11.
in the long run, it won't cost us.
Raise fares until it does.
But all those people moving in will generate greater revenue for the city through property taxes, which San Francisco could spend on improving Muni.
the first place. And not just property tax revenues but sales taxes, payroll taxes, developer fees and the whole trickle-down effect of having more people here spending more money. Same reason we love tourists, investors and so on.
In fact, one can reasonable argue that new development and new immigrants are self-funding. If you want to see the opposite effect, visit Detroit.
BART and Muni could run more trains, duh
effect of transit being over-crowded at peak times, but under capacity the rest of the time.
In fact, people do this anyway. If commuting at 8am becomes too tough, they commute at 7am or 9am instead.
Another idea is to build up private alternates to Muni, and we're already seeing that with the successful private buses put on my Google etc.
Build the homes and they will come. We are a resourceful people.
There are tweaks that we can make on the margins, but capacity issues on both transit and the roads are real. SF has the second most traffic congestion in the country after Houston, and there's little we can do (that would be politically or environmentally acceptable) to increase our road capacity to handle 280,000 new residents, no matter how many Google buses y'all want to bring in.
The central subway will add a whole new direction and dimension to the streetcar system that has been missing - a north-south axis.
BART is being expanded on several fronts.
HSR will hopefully be done by then, enabling commutes of up to 100 miles to be done in an hour. And at much greater capacity, which is the real point of HSR.
And more people are choosing not to commute by car, which allows for more private buses (and yes, I think private buses are key here).
Finally, working at home is becoming an option for many, along with flex-time and others ways of staggering or reducing the commute.
SF will still be crowded, but then it's crowded now and people still love to move here.
The high-speed rail system will never be built, and the Central Subway adds very little to Muni's capacity. It's not a transportation system; it's a political deal between Rose Pak and Willie Brown.
underground transit to the north-west of the city. BART would be better but with some will, that could be extended under Van Ness and Geary as well.
HSR will arrive eventually but the NIMBY's are blocking it, as usual.
More buses and more trains would do it. BART doesn't run as many cars as the system can handle because they don't have enough. Creating first and third class cars and buses to separate SF's filthiest denizens from working people would lure more people out of cars.
to separate the filthiest denizens of this website, like Lucretia Snapples, from thoughtful people.
Word. Your comment was thoughtless.
Mr.Jones has written a valuable article. However, a striking irony in it appears unnoticed. The criticisms of Earthjustice and Sierra Club sound remarkably similar to those of the BIA, the huge homebuilders trade association. That in itself should be a pretty good indicator that Plan Bay Area has landed somewhere in the middle of a politically difficult, hugely complex topic.
The article also did not mention that this PBA is the first document of its kind, trying to systematically tie land use to transportation. Work on the next iteration of the PBA commences in a few months. It will likely be a stronger document. We should also keep in mind that the Tea Party (BAC) would love nothing better than to see the PBA strangled in its cradle. PBA is a landmark first step in addressing our urgent environmental challenges.
One hopes the good does not become the enemy of the perfect.
I've never been one of those journalists who believes the truth lies at the mid-point between the main political factions, the premise that underlies most mainstream journalism. Sometimes both sides are wrong, and sometimes both sides are right -- which I believe is closer to the truth in this case -- because there are deep flaws in what's being debated. Plan Bay Area tried to appease both sides while avoiding the tough work of real compromise -- and it tried to do so on the cheap, without paying for its promises -- and I don't believe that all adds up to a good plan.
I'm not sure that what you're describing is journalism, Steven. Isn't that more in the realm of op-ed? Clearly PBA could be stronger environmentally, but you neglected to discuss how a plan acceptable to Earthjustice, the Sierra Club, or even the BIA could have been approved by the MTC. Do you maintain that's the case? It might've been more illuminating to also examine how all the votes held by the suburban representatives influenced the outcome. But, is tying the PBA up in court for a couple of years a better outcome for the environment? Agreement with that would surely align with the fervent desires of our friends in the Tea Party, no?
They hate compromise even though compromise is usually the way to ensure that everyone gets something and nobody gets nothing.
Compromise is the art of politics and yet the SFBG hates it, preferring (but of course never getting) 100% it's own way.
The SF voters are very comfortable with compromise, however, which is why they elect pragmatists like Ed Lee over ideologs like Avalos.
That'll teach 'em!
i really doubt that. but time will tell
The problem with One Bay Area is it doesn't go far enough. The density mandates cities choosing to have PDA (priority development areas) fairly frequent bus service, but doesn't demand lower parking ratios. It does promote mixed-use projects in downtown areas, and cities can decide what sort of projects meet goals in a context-sensitive way.
OBA politely brushes aside the fact that it doesn't contain a way to meet PM (particulate matter) goals, and does little to address truck and freight traffic. The issue is that trucks are the biggest source of PM in the air, which is known to cause respiratory ailments. It doesn't have a plan to increase rail freight to decrease truck traffic. Trucks also cause the most damage to roadways, but don't pay taxes anywhere near the cost of repair.
A OBA crippled by NIMBYs in Marin and property-rights paranoics in Sonoma would be worse than the current OBA, but OBA needs to play hardball to protect the environment if any difference is to be made.
But then I would worry more if it did. Rather the plan is about compromise and, realistically, we cannot ban cars, trucks and have everyone walk and bike to work. In fact our commute patterns are becoming more diverse, while public transit is based on the old model that funnels people into downtown.
The simplest approach would be to build dense high-rise residential towers as close as possible to business centers, and ensure there are elevated or underground walkways to feed that traffic - Hong Kong is a good example of how to do that.
SF also needs a real subway system. Streetcars are too slow, buses are virtually unusable and BART doesn't have much reach in SF.
Hong Kong is a bad example to follow, unless you want to see how many people can be squeezed into a phone booth. According to the Wall Street Journal...
"Average home prices in Hong Kong jumped 76% in two and a half years"
The WSJ goes on to report on families living in "sub-divided flats." These are apartments that have been divided up by their owners into even smaller apartments. And they are, as you might guess, death traps in more ways than one. Paying HK$4,000 per month for 150 square feet isn't going to do wonders for anyone's mood. And, "some landlords have turned fire escape routes into parts of their rental space, surveyors say, threatening tenants' safety. When last month's fire ripped through the building, some tenants couldn't find a way out and survivors complained of locked emergency exits."
Stack 'em and Pack 'em - NO THANKS.
How terrible. Who would want that?
HK is a good example of how to fit a lot of people into a small land-locked area that is expensive, i.e. exactly SF's situation.
19th Ave is already a bottle-neck, yet the developer dictates Parkmerced's destruction with future Tier-5 level routing to daly city bart on ice.
its ridiculous to plan such endeavours without proper routing and grade separation alternatives.
the 19th ave transit study ignores more plausible connectivity of the L-Line up sloat and through stonestown to an elevated route to daly city bart.
instead they want to tunnel like the north-beach central subway........
gonna cost more than you all know....
It's the east of the city where more care and planning might be needed.
There's always a way.
well, yeah, but they like this zone specifically.
"New Metropolis" aired on KQED this week. The program depicts the result of the move from suburbs to cities, and asks some important questions. Most relevant is "why is the government approving plans to spend billions of dollars building new infrastructure while ignoring the maintenance needs of existing systems?" At what point will the new structure be maintained and where will the funding come from?
The rules that are set up to ONLY FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS need to change. Given the lack of tax revenues being generated at the local levels, we need to encourage the state and federal funds be allocated to fix infrastructure that is falling apart. The national call should be to FIX IT FIRST.
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And in fact some cities let some neighborhoods go to the dogs while investing in old neighborhoods.
We need to invest in what is growing and productive. Back winners not losers.
What we need to do it find some open space and plan some new kind of cities connected to transit systems close to San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
MUNI doesn't run lines to Silicon Valley. Our freeways system is a joke. We need another bridge with BART. We need to building housing near jobs, stores, schools, hospitals and etc. We need to merge transit agencies.
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