Couple of things
- Related to denial party thrown yesterday by the Georgia General Assembly, we have Rusty Allen splitting hairs here. And this is why scientific data is so complicated and can be spun, unfortunately, in so many ways. First off, the original article isn't 'wrong' because it is warmer in this century than it was in the final 30 years of the previous one. Second, Allen isn't 'wrong' because Georgia has cooled ever so slightly over the previous 100 years. However, neither one can be accurately used to validate or disprove global warming since the local temperature of one state is irrelevant when compared with the overall surface mean temperature of the world.
- Some good points in this editorial on the challenges facing Ben Epps Airport - and it doesn't even include Nicki's argument that UGA faculty and staff are limited in their choice of carrier. I had completely overlooked the Barrow County expansion, which truly will mean that will become the regional transportation hub. The ability to bring in medium-size jets opens a whole new door for them and makes it a more desirable place for service.
- Related to that ... there's a federal subsidy for unprofitable small-town airports? Really?
- Honestly, still not totally crazy about the location of this thing, but kudos to those involved for putting forth a great plan for the park-and-ride lot. I've been critical of it, but this is good progress. I'd also like to see the possibility of having UGA bus service reach this lot, solely based on the perception that would show for students.
- Kos has become obsessed with us, as now he manages to compliment and insult Georgia in the same sitting. Somehow, if Johnny Isakson steps down from the U.S. Senate in 2010, that's a competitive seat ... but then again, he takes shots at state Democrats, so I'm kinda confused. I'd suggest first he follow his own advice and then he actually try to get to understand a little about the reality of Georgia politics before chiming in.
- Speaking of hating on the South, can someone tell Jay Glazer to shut the hell up? I've always felt he was a lousy, self-absorbed columnist, but why devote your entire NFL preseason column on the Bengals to making fun of Kentucky? Was writer's block so bad you had to score some cheap laughs with tired cliches about 'hillbillies?' You know it's funny ... I'm from the South, went to New York City and loved it because I appreciated the difference of it. Now I'm generalizing here, but why do New York writers feel the need at every turn to make fun of the South?
- My discussion of yellow lights has kicked off an interesting conversation, and, apparently, has folks thinking I'm Cal Naughton Jr.
- Sorry Tim ... guess this doesn't rank up there with Cal Ripken Jr.'s streak of games played.
- I must sheepishly admit that I had never even thought of having Eric Zeier do color, and that's a great call. My first choice was Kevin Butler, but Zeier is top-notch and, of course, not Jeff Dantzler.
- Some good points in this editorial on the challenges facing Ben Epps Airport - and it doesn't even include Nicki's argument that UGA faculty and staff are limited in their choice of carrier. I had completely overlooked the Barrow County expansion, which truly will mean that will become the regional transportation hub. The ability to bring in medium-size jets opens a whole new door for them and makes it a more desirable place for service.
- Related to that ... there's a federal subsidy for unprofitable small-town airports? Really?
- Honestly, still not totally crazy about the location of this thing, but kudos to those involved for putting forth a great plan for the park-and-ride lot. I've been critical of it, but this is good progress. I'd also like to see the possibility of having UGA bus service reach this lot, solely based on the perception that would show for students.
- Kos has become obsessed with us, as now he manages to compliment and insult Georgia in the same sitting. Somehow, if Johnny Isakson steps down from the U.S. Senate in 2010, that's a competitive seat ... but then again, he takes shots at state Democrats, so I'm kinda confused. I'd suggest first he follow his own advice and then he actually try to get to understand a little about the reality of Georgia politics before chiming in.
- Speaking of hating on the South, can someone tell Jay Glazer to shut the hell up? I've always felt he was a lousy, self-absorbed columnist, but why devote your entire NFL preseason column on the Bengals to making fun of Kentucky? Was writer's block so bad you had to score some cheap laughs with tired cliches about 'hillbillies?' You know it's funny ... I'm from the South, went to New York City and loved it because I appreciated the difference of it. Now I'm generalizing here, but why do New York writers feel the need at every turn to make fun of the South?
- My discussion of yellow lights has kicked off an interesting conversation, and, apparently, has folks thinking I'm Cal Naughton Jr.
- Sorry Tim ... guess this doesn't rank up there with Cal Ripken Jr.'s streak of games played.
- I must sheepishly admit that I had never even thought of having Eric Zeier do color, and that's a great call. My first choice was Kevin Butler, but Zeier is top-notch and, of course, not Jeff Dantzler.
posted by Jmac at 6:32 AM
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Johnathan, my email to you just bounces automatically. Can you email me your phone number?
- Honestly, still not totally crazy about the location of this thing, but kudos to those involved for putting forth a great plan for the park-and-ride lot.
If you are going south on "The Loop" from Lexington Road toward College Station, on your left of the entry ramp is the tract of land where the parking will go. Across Lexington Road, between Lexington Road and Old Winterville Road is the Tweedell Oil Facilty and garbage truck repair facility.
The primary tract is roughly triangular in shape, bounded by the entrance ramp, Lexington Road, and the by-pass.
Its most noticeable geographic feature is the deeply worn path cutting across it, created by generations of inhabitants of Carriage Lane going to the Red and Black package store. While it's a shame to see a traditional way of life be obliterated by advancing civilization, I'm sure they will appreciate not having to walk through the mud and weeds with their loads, and will also appreciate the comforts and conveniences of the proposed coffee shop.
30 runs...30 RUNS!? So you want to rethink that whole "it hurts more to be a Red Sox fan than an Orioles fan" thing now JMac? You don't know pain until you watch your team give up 30 runs in a game (and 9 in the second game of the doubleheader) to one of the worst teams in baseball.
At least the Rangers don't have Gagne anymore ...
stanicek...since you were watching...why didn't somebody get drilled during that six-run ninth? Scoring six runs up twenty...somebody's gotta get one between the shoulder blades.
Once it was 27 and then 30 to 3 I think the O's were just thinking "Sweet Jesus please let this game end" and the last thing they wanted was more guys on base. Now I don't know if they plunked anyone in the 2nd game - understandbly I didn't follow the action in that one too closely.
I hope everyone noticed that the Texas reliever got a SAVE in that game...a SAVE...in a 30-3 game...unreal. Orioles Magic, feel it happen.
I'd also like to see the possibility of having UGA bus service reach this lot, solely based on the perception that would show for students.
UGA students get to ride the ACC buses for free. The ACC buses will go straight downtown, and intersect any number of UGA bus lines. Why add to the congestion and pollution with another set of buses?
Besides I thought the primary reason for rejecting the College Station site was because it would be used primarily by UGA staff and students.
You're not being an obstructionist now are you, Jmac?
If UGA were to provide bus service it would increase the service to the lot (no. of buses per hour), thereby making it work better.
The problem w/ Coll St Rd was not that it would be used by UGA but that it would destroy the character of the corridor. Putting it on Lex is putting it in a corridor which, frankly, is already a disaster.
What's the character of College Station Rd during 800 AM and 500 PM hours?
The problem w/ Coll St Rd was not that it would be used by UGA but that it would destroy the character of the corridor.
College Station is supposed to be the "gateway" to Athens. A park and ride at its intersection with the Loop is compatible with that concept, which is why is was the No. 1 choice, twice. It was the UGA issue that shot it down.
I just don't see UGA buses adding much except more congestion and pollution.
What's the character of College Station Rd during 800 AM and 500 PM hours?
touché
"College Station is supposed to be the "gateway" to Athens."
Yes, which is why digging up a bunch of the landscaping to put in a P&R was not a good choice.
"A park and ride at its intersection with the Loop is compatible with that concept, which is why is was the No. 1 choice, twice."
The reason it was the No 1 choice is because that's where Max Burns said it should go. It was never the no.1 choice of the M&C who worked (I don't know which M&Cers this was) to request the feds to let them put it somewhere else.
"It was the UGA issue that shot it down."
No it really wasn't. I'm sure for some people that was an issue but the major issue was that the M&C didn't want the P&R in the first place --they wanted a federal earmark for rails to trails and a bunch of other stuff; it was Max who insisted the P&R be on the list. Draw your own conclusions as to why.
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