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As global trade flows have changed over the past two decades, supply chain logistics have had to evolve accordingly and developing the ability to ship wine in bulk has had increasing implications for the way in which the wine industry operates.
The significant rise in bulk wine shipments, as opposed to bottled wine shipments, was a result, to some extent, of how the world's major wine import markets had evolved over the past decade, food and agribusiness financial services provider Rabobank stated in January.
In South Africa, bulk wine is quickly gaining market share of total South African wine exports, with bulk wine pricing and producer gross margins remain low, highlights the financial services provider.
Bulk Export Implications
The move from bottled to bulk wine exports have significantly impacted on the attribution of value along the supply chain. Instead of generating most of the revenue at the source of production, a larger share of the packaging value and wholesale margin is now captured in the destination market, he says.
This shift equates to more than $1-billion in yearly revenue being generated at the destination market rather than at the source of production, notes Rabobank.
However, in cases where bulk wine is exported from South Africa and packaged overseas, but sold as imported South African wine, the advantage is that the wine keeps its South African identity, says Basson.
Strategic decisions in terms of exporting bulk wine, such as setting up bottling plants in foreign countries, have been taken by South African wine producers. This is advantageous from an environmental and transportation perspective, as this can be financially profitable.
Nonprofit industry organisation Wines Of South Africa (Wosa) CEO Su Birch agrees, adding that the strategy to bottle wine in the destination country increases the competitiveness of exporters.
South Africa is located far from the main markets and expensive transport costs have a significant impact on the decision to export the wine, either bottled or in bulk, says Basson.
Basson notes that the local industry remains focused on exporting quality products and retaining the South African identity of its wines.
However, selling bulk wine at more affordable prices has often been a necessity for many producers, as wine has been in abundant supply globally between 2004 and 2010, driven first by a series of large global harvests that started in 2004 and then by declining consumption during the global recession that started in 2008.
For a brand owner in this situation, shipping wine in bulk reduces transportation, glass and bottling costs, import duties, working capital and even foreign exchange exposure, owing to the cost of packaging being conducted in the destination market currency, notes Rabobank.
Meanwhile, Basson says there have been several bulk export contracts at good profit margins for new developing wine markets, like Russia.
However, the negative effects of bulk wine exports are the job losses in the up-and downstream industries and its effect on the economy. This also results in lower foreign revenue earnings, as bulk exports have a lower total value than that of the packaged product.
The South African wine industry loses about 107 jobs for every ten-million litres of bulk rather than bottled wine exported, says Birch.
Basson states that this is a concern, as the wine industry is one of South African agriculture's largest employers with 65 000 farm and cellar workers and an additional 205 000 jobs created through- out the value chain.
The sector's ability to retain and fulfil its role of employment, however, will largely be driven by financial profitability and revenue growth through sales and a partnership with government through the creation of a friendlier regulatory environment.
"The trend to export in bulk, although continuing at a lower rate, will most likely continue into the future and will be part of the global export strategy of wine- producing countries.
"The local industry must ensure that it partners with government to ensure market development through free trade agreements, local capital expenditure programmes, a more friendly legislative environment, labour law, excise duties and tax," says Basson.
Further, Wosa affirms government's acknowledgement of the threat of bulk wine sales on the industry and welcomes its support and initiatives to assist the industry to be more competitive and profitable, adding more value and jobs.
To reduce the impact of bulk wine exports, Cabinet has decided to embark on numerous interventions.
Engineering News reported in August that former Cabinet spokesperson Jimmy Manyi said it planned to implement a five-year strategy to assist in placing the industry on a sustainable growth trajectory, a programme to reduce the environ- mental cost of producing wine in South Africa and a consumer awareness programme to improve consumers' under- standing of the holistic environmental indicators.
Wosa says that, to stay cost competitive, bulk wine exports – which totalled 172.6-million litres in 2011 out of a total of 357.4-million litres exported – are a means to retain South African wine pro- ducers' competitiveness and that the solution lies in continuing to diversify into new markets, such as in the rest of Africa, the US and especially in Asia, where the country can sell more premium wine.
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The employees were very friendly and the room was quiet and clean. I would recommend this place to others needing an inexpensive hotel in or around Missoula. I will be staying here again!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
I was able to book this hotel on a sale. The price was excellent. We stayed 2 nights. Hotel staff was very good and responded immediately to an issue that occurred. Would I stay here again..YES I would.Genuine Expedia guest review
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We have stayed at this hotel on several occasions. The hotel staff is always friendly and willing to help in anyway they can. We know we will always have a nice clean room and the location is close to freeway and restaurants. Will continue to stay at this hotel whenever we are in the Missoula area.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
I enjoyed my stay, however it was brief and I was really only there to sleep. My room was clean and the front desk was accommodating and pleasant. Very good price.Genuine Expedia guest review
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We found this hotel completely satisfactory for two wornout travelers, after driving though a blinding snow storm we arrived to a wonderful front desk staff and a beautiful clean room...We used the hot tub and pool---several families were using the pool and having the time of there lives. We were pleasantly suprised at the complementry breakfast-- Our […] stay was most enjoyable.Happy Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
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All was fantastic except slow drain in sink and dead batteries in remote. The breakfast was OK.Genuine Expedia guest review
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Pre-booked my accommodation here, they had my check-in details ready plus the door passes ready. The hotel facilities were explained plus the Wi-Fi details. The room was neat and spacious, the bed, room and bath room were all clean. The motel was close to a number of restaurants.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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When our room was cleaned, the bedspread was just pulled up over our messy sheets and blanket. It really gave an "icky" feeling to the whole stay.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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The hotel was hard to find at first as there I really no sign in the hotel that is visible from the road. The front desk attendant when we checked in was not helpful however every other staff member was awesome! They were very friendly, helpful and efficient! The hotel was about a $14 cab ride from down town and all the action which was great. The hotel […] is close to shopping and food! The pool and dap tub were a bonus and they were open late. The breakfast was also good with boiled eggs, toast, waffles and cereal just to name a few things! Overall we were very happy with this hotel and above all the staff was awesome! Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
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We bleven er een nacht op doorreis, gezin met drie kinderen. Toch vervelend dat bij aankomst word gezegd: " Tja we hadden 1 extra bed en dat hebben we net verkocht". Geen discussie verder, de kinderen dus met zijn drietjes in een bed. Toch is dat raar als je al een half jaar van te voren heb geboekt. Maar goed, verder alles netjes en schoon en een lekker […] en vriendelijk restaurant aan de overkant. Ontbijt was ook lekker. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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I've stayed here twice in the past two months - it has become my regular stop when in Missoula. Good location, clean comfortable rooms and friendly staff make this place stand apart from other properties in this price point. There's a great restaurant/ bar/casino next door as well. Don't hesitate to stay here.
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First stop on a 1800 miles trip to the mid-west. Always a great place to stay. Checking in a pleasure, desk clerk was so very helpful. Rooms are clean and beds are comfy. Breakfast variety was excellent. What more can I say. Try it, you will like it.
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I was driving a UHaul truck across the country and picked this place at random. It was definitely a great choice. It wasn't as fancy or expensive as some of the others, but the people working there were great. The room was clean and up to expectations. The next morning, the desk clerk made me a breakfast to go, even though the service didn't start for another hour. Great people!
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We stayed here on the last night of a road trip, and we had actually tried to get a room someplace else; they were full, so we went to Quality Inn and I'm glad we did. Upon entering the lobby, the smell of baking cinnamon bread greeted me. I had a coupon for a particular type of room. No more of that type of room were available, but Manager Mark honored it by giving us a room at a rate much cheaper than even the AAA rate. I have no complaints about anything - our room was great, the hot breakfast was great, and Mark was a good manager who wanted to make sure that we had a good experience. I would definitely stay here again.
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"visiting daughter who had just moved there"
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We had driven from San Diego in two days and were totally exhausted. Emily was at the front desk, what a gift. She greeted us chatted about where our daughter worked as got us a room where we could see our truck that was loaded with gear. The room was clean and very nice. Our first night was perfect. We ended up comming back and staying additional days. As always the breakfast met our needs and was tasty. Next trip to see our daughter we will surely stay there again.
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My husband and I were recently on a road trip from Seattle to Mt. Rushmore, travelling along I-90. We stayed at the Quality Inn in Missoula both driving east to South Dakota and returning west toward home. The reason we stayed there going east was that it was conveniently located off I-90, affordable, and had a free breakfast. The reason we returned on the way back home was because of Mark Spring, Assistant General Manager. Mark is so friendly and accommodating! He remembered us from our first stop, which made a big impression on us. And he makes the best raisin bread for breakfast toast! Thanks for the hospitality, Mark!
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would you eat it?
Started by imamumto3 , Dec 31 2012 09:39 AM
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Posted 31 December 2012 - 09:39 AM
mil was telling me about a slice she had made for a bring a plate function. she left it on the bench over night covered in cling wrap. the next morning she found the slice had been nibbled at and mice droppings on the bench top. she was disappointed because it meant she had to cut off 4 pieces of the slice.
she was disgusted when dh said I would have thrown the whole thing out and made a new one
Posted 31 December 2012 - 09:40 AM
I would have turfed it.
Posted 31 December 2012 - 09:40 AM
the mice had eaten through the glad wrap?
i have to say i would have ditched the entire thing.
Posted 31 December 2012 - 09:42 AM
Straight in the bin.
Posted 31 December 2012 - 09:42 AM
I would have tossed it and then set some baits/traps etc.
Ewww - I def would not serve it to another person!
Posted 31 December 2012 - 09:43 AM
I found some stuff in our shed that had mouse dropings, with the droppings usually came puddles. Mouse pee slice
Posted 31 December 2012 - 09:43 AM
Tossed it, baited and made sure the entire kitchen was cleaned thoroughly so that they couldn't find another crumb to entice them into setting up shop.
Posted 31 December 2012 - 09:46 AM
Straight in the bin! Yuck
Posted 31 December 2012 - 09:49 AM
Yuk. In the bin.
Posted 31 December 2012 - 09:51 AM
Bye mint slice
Hello traps and bait
Posted 31 December 2012 - 09:52 AM
Posted 31 December 2012 - 09:54 AM
It would depend - if it was clearly nibbled through the cling wrap in one place and the rest still securely covered then the mouse couldn't have touched the rest and so I'd be ok with keeping the rest. If it was loosely covered and there was no way of knowing if the mouse had wandered all over it - bin.
Posted 31 December 2012 - 09:56 AM
Ewwww. In the bin right away.
Posted 31 December 2012 - 09:59 AM
Posted 31 December 2012 - 10:39 AM
Wonder if she would have eaten it had a waiter told her the same thing just before serving a piece
at a restaurant?
"sorry mam, we have mice and they seemed to have walked over your dessert. Never mind they
wiped their feet on the mat before they did"
Posted 31 December 2012 - 10:43 AM
Yuck! I would have binned it, then moved out until mice were gone.
Posted 31 December 2012 - 10:44 AM
I wouldn't eat it either. Straight in the bin.
Posted 31 December 2012 - 10:45 AM
Sorry DP.
Edited by wiggles, 31 December 2012 - 10:46 AM.
Posted 31 December 2012 - 10:47 AM
In the bin!
Posted 31 December 2012 - 10:49 AM
QUOTE (PatG @ 31/12/2012, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It would depend - if it was clearly nibbled through the cling wrap in one place and the rest still securely covered then the mouse couldn't have touched the rest and so I'd be ok with keeping the rest. If it was loosely covered and there was no way of knowing if the mouse had wandered all over it - bin.
Posted 31 December 2012 - 10:50 AM
And I would probably not ever touch another thing she prepares if that is her attitude.
Posted 31 December 2012 - 10:51 AM
In the bin! This post also puts me off eating anything at bring a plate type functions.
Posted 31 December 2012 - 11:11 AM
That would mark the end of me eating any food prepared by her.
Posted 31 December 2012 - 11:16 AM
In the bin. And consider moving house. Certainly the cat would be admonished. And in the extremely unlikely event I decided it could be eaten, I'd keep quiet about it.
Posted 31 December 2012 - 11:21 AM
QUOTE (casime @ 31/12/2012, 11:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And I would probably not ever touch another thing she prepares if that is her attitude.
This - nor feed it to my children.
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A combined poncho-mattress formed of a substantially rectangular main sheet of pliable, air-tight and water-proof material centrally provided with a transverse head slot, on which are centrally mounted a pair of secondary sheets of the same material, with each secondary sheet of reduced width and extending from the head slot to an opposing shorter side of the main sheet, each of the secondary sheets being secured to the main sheet to define a series of parallel expansible sleeves, with an inflatable tube selectively disposable in each sleeve to form, of each secondary sheet and the main sheet, an abutting mattress section, the sleeves being closed off by a transverse zipper. Foam rubber tubes may be substituted for the inflatable tubes. In a modified form the pockets in each mattress section may communicate at alternate ends, for inflation of the mattress section as a single unit, without tube inserts.
1. A combined poncho-mattress, composed of a pliable, air-tight and water-proof material, comprising a substantially rectangular main sheet provided with a central transverse head slot, a secondary sheet extending from each side of the head slot to an opposing shorter edge of the main sheet in aligned relationship with one another, parallel to and spaced from the longer edges of the main sheet, each of the secondary sheets secured to the main sheet to form a series of parallel, expansible sleeves, a transverse opening in each secondary sheet leading into the sleeves, means to selectively close the opening, and means to expand the sleeves to form a resilient mattress.
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3. A combined poncho-mattress as described in claim 1, the means to expand the sleeves comprising a plurality of resilient tubes, with a tube adapted to be removeably disposed within each sleeve, through the transverse openings.
4. A combined poncho-mattress as described in claim 1, the means to close the opening comprising a zipper.
5. A combined poncho-mattress as described in claim 1, a collapsible hood secured to one side of the transverse head slot.
6. A combined poncho-mattress as described in claim 1, the means to expand the sleeves to form the resilient mattress comprising interior openings in the sleeves affording intercommunication thereinbetween, and an air valve secured to one of the sleeves, whereby air introduced through the valve expands all of the sleeves.
7. A combined poncho-mattress as described in claim 1, a series of grommets provided along each of the longer edges of the main sheet.
a. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to the field of camping and outdoor sleeping equipment, and has for its objective the provision of a poncho adapted to be worn in cold and inclement weather, and which can easily and readily be transformed into a sleeping mattress, or, in an alternate use, serve as a marginal lean-to for protection against cold, wind and rain.
B. Prior Art
In the present state of the art ponchos are worn solely as protective body coverings in cold and inclement weather, and generally consist of a single layer or sheet of air-tight and water-proof material. Alternately, such ponchos are used as a ground cloth to provide a dry sitting surface. Various forms of inflatable mats and mattresses are also found in the present state of the art, wherein such mats and mattresses are inflated to serve as reclining surfaces for sleeping, etc. However, neither such ponchos nor such mats and mattresses are structured or functionable for other than their singular purpose, and where a camper desires both a protective covering in traveling and a supporting surface for sleeping he is required to carry both of these articles as separate units. Those familiar with camping and other outdoor activities are aware that a good deal of equipment of this type must necessarily be carried on the person of the camper, usually in a pack strapped to his back, and the need for reducing the amount and weight of necessary equipment to a minimum is obvious.
The disadvantages of carrying excess weight and equipment, such as a separate mattress and a separate poncho, are overcome by my invention, which provides a poncho adapted to be worn while traveling, and which can be inflated in a portion thereof to form a mattress for sleeping, and which can also be selectively used as a marginal lean-to.
The principal object of my invention, therefore, is to provide a combined poncho-mattress adapted to be worn in deflated state for traveling, and transformable to a resilient mattress for sleeping.
A second important object of my invention lies in the provision of a combined poncho-mattress which may be utilized as a marginal lean-to, when desired.
A third important object of my invention lies in the provision of a combined poncho-mattress, where a pair of such poncho-mattresses can be combined to form a tent.
A fourth important object of my invention lies in the provision of a combined poncho-mattress which is light in weight, and which can easily and quickly be transformed from one use to another.
A fifth important object of my invention lies in the provision of a combined poncho-mattress wherein only the back section of the mattress can be inflated to act as a cushion against the weight and pressure of the pack when strapped to the wearer's back.
Still another important object of my invention lies in the provision of a poncho-mattress of the type described which is simple and inexpensive to manufacture, and of great durability.
These and other salient objects, advantages and functional features of my invention, together with the novel features of construction, composition and arrangement of parts, will become more readily apparent from an examination of the following specification, taken with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a top view of a preferred embodiment of my invention;
FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view, taken on lines 2--2 of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a further enlarged section of one of the mattress units of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of one of the inflatable tubes used in the invention;
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of tube used with the invention, composed of a resilient material;
FIG. 6 is a sectional view similar to FIG. 3, but showing the tube of FIG. 4 inserted into one of the sleeves of a mattress unit;
FIG. 7 is a view similar to FIG. 2, but showing the mattress unit in inflated condition;
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view, taken on lines 8--8 of FIG. 7; and
FIG. 9 is a view, similar to FIG. 1, of a modified form of my invention.
Similar reference characters designate similar parts throughout the different views.
Illustrative of the embodiment shown by FIGS. 1-8, and preferred, my combined poncho-mattress 10 comprises a substantially rectangular main sheet 12, of a soft, pliable material which is air-tight and water proof, such as rubberized fabric, etc., with a preferred length of 6 feet (1.82 meters), and width of 41/2 feet (1.37 meters), although size may vary in accordance with wearer's requirements, the sheet 12 provided with a series of spaced grommets 14 along its longer sides, for purposes to be hereinafter disclosed. Two rectangular sheets 16, of the same material, are secured perimetrically to the sheet 12, so that each sheet 16 extends from one of the shorter edges 18 of sheet 12 towards the other sheet 16, parallel with and spaced from the longer edges 20 of the sheet 12, centrally disposed with respect to said edges 20, as shown, the abutting edges of the sheets 16 being slightly spaced from each other to expose an intermediate portion 24 of sheet 12 thereinbetween. The sheets 16 are further secured to sheet 12 to form a series of parallel, longitudinal sleeves 26 adapted to be expanded, as shown in FIG. 7, by means of overlapping folds 28 in sheets 16, as shown in FIG. 2, the sheets 16 being thus secured to sheet 12 along the central lines of folds 28. Depending on the nature and adaptability of the material forming sheets 12 and 16, they may be secured together, as above described, by stitching, adhesive, heat-sealing, or any other suitable means.
Referring now to FIGS. 1, 3 and 8, the abutting edges of the sheets 16 are formed with slits opening into the sleeves 26, provided with closure means, such as the zippers 30, although other closure means may be used, such as snaps or the pile and barbs of the material known by the trademark Velcro, by means of which entry into the sleeves 26 may be made, or the sleeves 26 closed off. In combination with the poncho-mattress 10 there are provided a plurality of inflatable tubes 32, equal to the number of sleeves 26, which may be made of rubber, plastic, or the like, with each of the tubes 32 provided with a valve 34 through which air may be introduced into, or expelled from, or retained in, the tubes 32. As shown by FIG. 6, each tube 32, after inflation, is inserted into a sleeve 26, and the zippers 30 closed, thereby to form the inflated mattress sections 36. The width of each mattress section 36 is preferably 2 feet (0.6096 meters) and length slightly less than 3 feet (0.90 meters), the combined sections 36 forming, when placed on a single plane, a complete mattress measuring 2 feet (0.6096 meters) by 6 feet (1.8288 meters), suitable for use by the persons of average height.
The intermediate portion 24 of sheet 12 is provided with a transverse head slot 38, through which the wearer's head will protrude when the poncho-mattress 10 is worn as a poncho, and to one side of the slot 38 there is secured the edge of a hood 40 to cover the wearer's head in inclement weather.
Referring now to FIG. 5, instead of the inflatable tubes 32 of FIG. 4, there may be provided a equal number of resilient tubes 42, made of foam rubber or similar material, which may be inserted into the sleeves 26 to form the mattress sections 36.
Coming now to the grommets 14, as shown in FIG. 1, should the camper desire to use the combined poncho-mattress 10 in deflated form as a marginal lean-to, it may be attached to suitable supports to form a rain shield, etc., Where there are two campers, two of the poncho-mattresses 10 may be used in combination, by means of suitable supports, to form a tent.
Referring now to FIG. 9, there is shown a modified embodiment 10' of my invention. In this embodiment the sleeves 26' are so formed, as by stitching, heat-sealing, etc., so that they open internally into each other at alternate ends, as shown, with end sleeves 44 provided with valves 46, through which the mattress sleeves 26' and 44 may be inflated or deflated, as with an air pump or the user's own wind. While the hood 40 of the preferred embodiment is not shown here, it may be included in the same manner.
In the use of my invention as a poncho the mattress sections 36 are in deflated and flat state, with the tubes 32 carried within the sleeves 26, or separately, as would be necessary with the tubes 42. Of course this is unnecessary with the embodiment of FIG. 9, where no separate tubes are employed. Where desired, the sides of sheet 12 may be secured together, by means of the grommmets 14 and laces or thongs, for greater protection of the sides and arms of the wearer.
When it is desired to use my invention as a mattress, the poncho is taken off and the sections 36 are inflated by insertion of inflated tubes 32, or tubes 42, (or, in the case of the modified embodiment of FIG. 9, by appropriate inflation) into the sleeves 26, and the poncho-mattress 10 or 10' placed upon a flat surface, such as the ground 50 shown in FIG. 8. When used for sleeping, it is to be noted that the sides 48 of sheet 12 may be lapped over the sleeper's body as a covering, and, if desired, so secured by laces or thongs through the corresponding grommets 14.
In a further use of my invention, when worn as a poncho, the rear mattress section 36 may be worn inflated, so as to act as a cusion against the weight and pressure of the pack strapped to the wearer's back.
It is thus to be noted that the embodiments shown and described are by way of illustration and not of limitation, and that various changes may be made in the construction, composition and arrangement of parts without limitation upon or departure from the spirit and scope of the invention, or sacrificing any of the advantages thereof inherent therein, all of which are herein claimed.
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Are the Braves leaving Atlanta because of crime? Because of race?
Nov 21, 2013, 11:02 AM EST
People have been talking around this since the announcement of the Braves move to Cobb County last week, but today Neil deMause of Field of Schemes asks the question directly: are the Braves leaving Atlanta because their primarily white fans hate going to the predominantly black and, allegedly, crime-infested neighborhood in which Turner Field sits?
It's the sort of thing no one would ever cop to. And the sort of thing where merely asking the question is likely to be looked at as needlessly provocative. But it's also a fair question given how frequently one sees comments, tweets, etc. from Braves fans that — perhaps even subconsciously — evince a greater comfort with being in the burbs than the city.
My personal view: the move is primarily about money and goodies given out by Cobb County on which the Braves would be silly to pass up. But there is definitely a sense out there that a lot of Braves fans will be happy to avoid what they perceive to be the ghetto on their way to see a ballgame.
- Jonny 5 - Nov 22, 2013 at 6:36 AM
No amount of discussion by people not directly involved in the move can answer this question accurately. To be honest, I think it's probably just bs.
- bigdawg17 - Nov 22, 2013 at 11:25 AM
The question is irresponsible and shows a complete lack of research (or at least lazy research) on the part of the writer. The Braves have, for many years, tried to get the city to let them do the same thing (large entertainment complex) at the current site. The city of Atlanta has said no to giving up any control. The few businesses near the stadium are in a state of crime prevention war-footing with steel cages to protect employees. The city council and mayor of Atlanta have had more than a fair chance to make this work at the current site and they have failed miserably.
Cobb county is not as short-sighted and is going to reap a huge benefit–this will be the only complex of its type in that the stadium and the entertainment complex with clubs and restaurants etc. will all be getting built at the same time. Additional phases of building the entertainment complex will be continued after the stadium is put to use. The new facility will offer greatly increased parking, a reasonable policy for tailgaters and improved conditions for vendors. The only people who should be opposed to this are the losers who brought this situation on themselves.
The new site may get away from crime, but that could have been accomplished at the current site with a different approach by the city council of Atlanta. They need to learn to privatize things they are inefficient at running, like the airport, garbage collection, repairing the infrastructure, etc. And they need to do a better job than they did with the contract with the parking enforcement company that everyone complains about so much.
As far as the idea of race–sounds like you don't know anything about the Atlanta metro area, or about Cobb country either.
- smeyer418 - Nov 23, 2013 at 7:26 AM
Atlanta and Georgia doesn't deserve a baseball team at all. During the playoffs(not the world series) the stadium is not filled. Many stadiums are located in center city. Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, especially New York, which all had or have the same center city problem. They all solved it. And its not a recent problem.
- daubs17 - Nov 23, 2013 at 12:22 PM
another day, another post from calcaterra perpetuating racism. yawn
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Again, you are making claims without any evidence. And you are indeed avoiding logos1560's points. But that's not surprising since you cannot support your position with evidence.
Did a little online research and apparently Mr. Faust holds to some peculiar heterodox doctrine. Some folks on a couple of Baptist discussion boards consider him to be well outside the mainstream of...
Once again...no exegesis from you...just unsubstantiated opinions. As expected, you cannot refute the overwhelming Scriptural evidence against you and against the unBiblical doctrine of "soul sleep".
You're avoiding logos1560's points.
noble, your personal opinion lacking any proper exegesis does not constitute you pointing out errors that you haven't proved to be errors.
Epic fail as usual, noble.
The concept of "soul sleep"...
No, discerner, it is documented evidence which has already been presented leading to one and only one rational, logical, reasonable, and provable conclusion: KJV-Onlyism is a man-made belief system...
Nothing of substance with which to respond?
logos1560 is correct: the double-standards, deceptions, et al of KJV-Onlyism destroys or undermines trust in what Scripture teaches. And KJV-Onlyists...
That is indeed surprising.
That, on the other hand, isn't surprising at all.
Neal, the point is...you do not actually discuss the issues on their own merits. Whenever someone refutes you or exposes an unBiblical teaching of yours, you desperately try to divert, evade, and or...
Documented evidence has already been presented with only one conclusion: KJV-Onlyism is a man-made belief system with no evidence supporting it whatsoever.
Robert did not do as you described, marke.
Robert presented one, and only one criteria for being KJV-Only. He did not "condensed all KJVO beliefs into one point" nor can you present any such post...
It has been conclusively proven that KJV-Onlyism is a man-made belief system which has no evidence to support. IOW, "make believe".
Your distortion of Scripture does not help you. Furthermore...
It would seem that with the deceptive, misleading and disingenuous claims being made in Robert's absence about what he posted I am going to have to take the time to save many of his posts to counter...
And the double-standard. :rolleyes:
Still waiting for you to provide any documentation that shows the UMC knowingly ordaining any practicing homosexual as ministers. Please present it here with links to the documented evidence.
No such thing as "soul sleep". Completely unBiblical.
Ahhh..something by Strauss...excellent choice.
I was thinking a two-step or side-step myself.
Straw man since you are misrepresenting what logos1560 wrote. You also are not answering his questions:
Why the misrepresentations, PG? Are you unable and/or unwilling to discuss the issue on its...
Robert's words, repeated in post 81, shows that nobody should believe a word you say.[/QUOTE]
Absolutely correct. Unfortunately Robert has decided to persue a career in writing and no longer has...
I can supply music for this ongoing dance you are encountering.
discerner, you are the one making the KJV-Only claims. Your attempts to shift the burden merely reveals the weakness of your position as well as your inability to support your position with...
The accusation of rejection remains unproven.
Your position is that anyone who believes in what they view as "God" is saved whether or not that "God" is the one from Scripture or not. For example the "God" of Oneness Pentecostalism is not the...
Please let me know when you are willing and able to discuss issues properly. Thank you.
You remain refuted, Aeg4371.
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No evidence to support that claim.
Your claims of corruption have yet to be proved. Therefore your conclusion is incorrect.
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