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All rights reserved. webmaster@world-of-newave.com (Webmaster) Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:01:49 GMT Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:01:49 GMT Newave Lisa XML Engine v1.0 - http://www.world-of-newave.info/about.htm 60 http://www.world-of-newave.info/images/wi8831.gif World-of-Newave.info - Knowledge and Informational Database http://www.world-of-newave.info/ 88 31 {ISSUES > BIAS AND BALANCE} - CNN's Chetry did not challenge McCain's false claim that Biden "said that Iraq had to be broken up into three different countries" http://articles.world-of-newave.info/society/issues/business/media/bias-and-balance/cnn-s-chetry-did-not-challenge-mccain-s-false-claim-2008102237.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/society/issues/business/media/bias-and-balance/cnn-s-chetry-did-not-challenge-mccain-s-false-claim-2008102237.htm Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:11:13 GMT On the October 2 edition of CNN's American Morning, co-host Kiran Chetry did not challenge Sen. John McCain's false claim that Sen. Joe Biden "said that Iraq had to be broken up into three different countries." In fact, as Media Matters for America has previously noted, Biden introduced a "five-point plan" to "[m]aintain a unified Iraq by decentralizing it and giving Kurds, Shiites and Sunnis breathing room in their own regions." Biden's plan also stated that "[t]he Iraqi constitution already provides for federalism" and that "[t]he central government would be responsible for common interests, like border security and the distribution of oil revenues." From the October 2 edition of CNN's American Morning: CHETRY: You said that she's [Gov. Sarah Palin] comfortable in her own skin. Some of the criticism is -- have been -- has been that Sarah isn't allowed to be Sarah, that she's been tightly managed by the campaign, that she's been holed up, and maybe given too much information. What can we expect to see tonight as she debates Joe Biden? McCAIN: Well, I'm sure that all of those critics that you're talking about were not there. Look, the fact is that she'll do fine tonight. She has experience. She has talent. She has leadership. She has great inner strength. She has an ability to lead that's been proven, taken on her own party. Joe Biden and [Sen.] Barack Obama have never taken on the leaders of their party on any issue. She's stood up for what's right for the people of Alaska, and she will stand up for what's right for America. Neither one of them -- CHETRY: Well, Joe Biden actually -- McCAIN: Neither one of them have. CHETRY: Joe Biden did actually agree with you, though, in the primary campaigns that we can't leave Iraq and that you need to make sure that that war is funded, so he did, and he said he was willing to lose because of it. McCAIN: Actually, Joe Biden said that Iraq had to be broken up into three different countries, one of the more cockamamie ideas that I've heard in a long, long time, and he has attacked the surge as not being a success. So we have very different positions on Iraq, just as we did when he voted against the first Gulf War and I supported it. He has a long record of wrong votes on national security issues. CHETRY: I'd love to talk to you more, but we gotta let you go. McCAIN: Of course. CHETRY: Senator John McCain, thanks so much for joining us this morning. Mediamatters.Org CNN's Chetry did not challenge McCain's false claim that Biden "said that Iraq had to be broken up into three different countries" {new window}   Mediamatters.Org - On the October 2 edition of CNN's American Morning, co-host Kiran Chetry did not challenge Sen. John McCain's false claim that Sen. Joe Biden "said that Iraq had to be broken up into three different countries." In fact, as Media Matters for America has previously noted, Biden introduced a "five-point plan" to "[m]aintain a unified Iraq by decentralizing it and giving Kurds, Shiites and Sunnis breathing room in their own regions." Biden's plan also stated that "[t]he Iraqi constitution already provides for federalism" and that "[t]he central government would be responsible for common interests, like border security and the distribution of oil revenues." From the October 2 edition of CNN's American Morning: CHETRY: You said that she's [Gov. Sarah Palin] comfortable in her own skin. Some of the criticism is -- have been -- has been that Sarah isn't allowed to be Sarah, that she's been tightly managed by the campaign, that she's been holed up, and maybe given too much information. What can we expect to see tonight as she debates Joe Biden? McCAIN: Well, I'm sure that all of those critics that you're talking about were not there. Look, the fact is that she'll do fine tonight. She has experience. She has talent. She has leadership. She has great inner strength. She has an ability to lead that's been proven, taken on her own party. Joe Biden and [Sen.] Barack Obama have never taken on the leaders of their party on any issue. She's stood up for what's right for the people of Alaska, and she will stand up for what's right for America. Neither one of them -- CHETRY: Well, Joe Biden actually -- McCAIN: Neither one of them have. CHETRY: Joe Biden did actually agree with you, though, in the primary campaigns that we can't leave Iraq and that you need to make sure that that war is funded, so he did, and he said he was willing to lose because of it. McCAIN: Actually, Joe Biden said that Iraq had to be broken up into three different countries, one of the more cockamamie ideas that I've heard in a long, long time, and he has attacked the surge as not being a success. So we have very different positions on Iraq, just as we did when he voted against the first Gulf War and I supported it. He has a long record of wrong votes on national security issues. CHETRY: I'd love to talk to you more, but we gotta let you go. McCAIN: Of course. CHETRY: Senator John McCain, thanks so much for joining us this morning.
Media Matters - CNN's Chetry did not challenge McCain's false claim that Biden "said that Iraq had to be broken up into three different countries" {...}
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]]> Society > Issues > Business > Media > Bias and Balance {NORTH AMERICA > LODGING} - My Dolores Park big and modern 1br for your??? (castro / upper market) 1bd http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/my-dolores-park-big-and-modern-1br-for-your-castro-2008108192.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/my-dolores-park-big-and-modern-1br-for-your-castro-2008108192.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:45:17 GMT We like to travel often to as many places as possible...and are hoping to find some people that might want to come to San Francisco and would like to swap homes. Our apartment is located on Guerrero at 18th Street, one block away from Dolores Park, and on the Mission/Castro border. The neighborhood is the best.... The apartment is a large 1 bedroom shotgun apartment and can sleep up to 4 people max comfortably. It's newly renovated and furnished modernly with a large mac computer (with internet/wireless internet throughout the apartment as well)and a large panel tv. This is a pet-free and smoke-free home. Our possible swapping dates: Halloween 2008 (Oct. 31st through November 9th) Thanksgiving 2008 (Wednesday, Nov. 26th through Sunday, Nov. 30th) Christmas 2008 (Dec. 17th through 31st) April 2009 (flexible dates) Places we want to visit: Hawaii, Arizona, New Mexico, Central and South America, Europe, anywhere near the Grand Canyon, and Southern California. We are interested in learning both about your simultaneous swaps and non-simultaneous swaps... We're experienced home-swappers and have had some great experiences. I've attached photos. Please feel free to email me anything interesting! Sfbay.Craigslist.Org My Dolores Park big and modern 1br for your??? (castro / upper market) 1bd {new window}   Sfbay.Craigslist.Org - We like to travel often to as many places as possible...and are hoping to find some people that might want to come to San Francisco and would like to swap homes. Our apartment is located on Guerrero at 18th Street, one block away from Dolores Park, and on the Mission/Castro border. The neighborhood is the best.... The apartment is a large 1 bedroom shotgun apartment and can sleep up to 4 people max comfortably. It's newly renovated and furnished modernly with a large mac computer (with internet/wireless internet throughout the apartment as well)and a large panel tv. This is a pet-free and smoke-free home. Our possible swapping dates: Halloween 2008 (Oct. 31st through November 9th) Thanksgiving 2008 (Wednesday, Nov. 26th through Sunday, Nov. 30th) Christmas 2008 (Dec. 17th through 31st) April 2009 (flexible dates) Places we want to visit: Hawaii, Arizona, New Mexico, Central and South America, Europe, anywhere near the Grand Canyon, and Southern California. We are interested in learning both about your simultaneous swaps and non-simultaneous swaps... We're experienced home-swappers and have had some great experiences. I've attached photos. Please feel free to email me anything interesting!
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]]> Regional > North America > United States > California > Metro Areas > San Francisco Bay Area > Travel and Tourism > Lodging {AUTOS > MAGAZINES AND E-ZINES} - Pininfarina Charging Ahead With Its Electric Car http://articles.world-of-newave.info/recreation/autos/magazines-and-e_zines/pininfarina-charging-ahead-with-its-electric-car-2008102333.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/recreation/autos/magazines-and-e_zines/pininfarina-charging-ahead-with-its-electric-car-2008102333.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:55:08 GMT Pininfarina's had a rough time of it lately, what with its huge debt and the death of its CEO. But now that it's gotten a little breathing room from its creditors, the famed Italian coach builder is proceeding with plans for an electric car it will unveil at the Paris Motor Show. Pininfarina is developing the car with French battery company Bollore and says it will be available in Europe, Japan and America by the end of 2010. The two companies are keeping the four-seater's design under wraps for now, but let's hope it looks more like the Sintesi (pictured)concept Pininfarina brought to the Geneva auto show last spring and less like the boxy Blue Car conceptthat Bollore unveiled two years ago. Although the car Pininfarina will roll out next month is just a concept, the firm says it will have a production model ready for the Geneva auto show in March. According to Automotive News(free sub. req.), Pininfarina and Bollore will build 2,000 cars in 2010. That'll jump to 8,000 by 2011, and climb steadily to 15,000 by 2014. Unlike other EV's and plug-in hybrids in the pipeline that use nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries, Pininfarina will use a lithium-metal-polymer battery developed by Bollore. Such batteries differ from li-ion in that each cell is encased in steel and electronically monitored to keep tabs on operating efficiency, voltage and temperature. When Pininfarina and Bollore announced the car in December, they promised a top speed of 80 mph and a zero-to-50 kilometers per hour (31 mph) time of 4.9 seconds. Look for a range of 125 miles on an eight-hour charge from a standard wall socket, with a 5-minute charge being enough to get another 15 miles or so out of the battery. Pininfarina says the battery will have a lifespan of 125,000 miles. Pininfarina will build the EV in Europe and sell it under its own name. The car is seen as central to the 78-year-old company's revival. Pininfarina recently restructured 600 million Euros of debtin a deal that extends from three years to seven the time line for repayment. The Pininfarina family will cut its ownership stake from 55 percent to about 30 and allow a group of investors -- including Vincent Bollore -- to become shareholders. The deal brings about $142 million in new capital into the firm, and the money will be used to develop the EV. Photo by Pininfarina. Blog.Wired.Com Pininfarina Charging Ahead With Its Electric Car {new window}   Blog.Wired.Com - Pininfarina's had a rough time of it lately, what with its huge debt and the death of its CEO. But now that it's gotten a little breathing room from its creditors, the famed Italian coach builder is proceeding with plans for an electric car it will unveil at the Paris Motor Show. Pininfarina is developing the car with French battery company Bollore and says it will be available in Europe, Japan and America by the end of 2010. The two companies are keeping the four-seater's design under wraps for now, but let's hope it looks more like the Sintesi (pictured)concept Pininfarina brought to the Geneva auto show last spring and less like the boxy Blue Car conceptthat Bollore unveiled two years ago. Although the car Pininfarina will roll out next month is just a concept, the firm says it will have a production model ready for the Geneva auto show in March. According to Automotive News(free sub. req.), Pininfarina and Bollore will build 2,000 cars in 2010. That'll jump to 8,000 by 2011, and climb steadily to 15,000 by 2014. Unlike other EV's and plug-in hybrids in the pipeline that use nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries, Pininfarina will use a lithium-metal-polymer battery developed by Bollore. Such batteries differ from li-ion in that each cell is encased in steel and electronically monitored to keep tabs on operating efficiency, voltage and temperature. When Pininfarina and Bollore announced the car in December, they promised a top speed of 80 mph and a zero-to-50 kilometers per hour (31 mph) time of 4.9 seconds. Look for a range of 125 miles on an eight-hour charge from a standard wall socket, with a 5-minute charge being enough to get another 15 miles or so out of the battery. Pininfarina says the battery will have a lifespan of 125,000 miles. Pininfarina will build the EV in Europe and sell it under its own name. The car is seen as central to the 78-year-old company's revival. Pininfarina recently restructured 600 million Euros of debtin a deal that extends from three years to seven the time line for repayment. The Pininfarina family will cut its ownership stake from 55 percent to about 30 and allow a group of investors -- including Vincent Bollore -- to become shareholders. The deal brings about $142 million in new capital into the firm, and the money will be used to develop the EV. Photo by Pininfarina.
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]]> Recreation > Autos > Magazines and E-zines {AUTOS > MAGAZINES AND E-ZINES} - 10 Highways That Should Be Razed Now http://articles.world-of-newave.info/recreation/autos/magazines-and-e_zines/10-highways-that-should-be-razed-now-2008106301.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/recreation/autos/magazines-and-e_zines/10-highways-that-should-be-razed-now-2008106301.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:54:08 GMT America is built around the automobile. Big cities may have decent transit systems, but most of us spend a lot of time slogging through traffic on a highway. Say what you will, but the National Highway System is a crucial part of our transportation infrastructure. Trouble is, it wasn't built with city dwellers in mind. Hulking expressways and overpasses too often bisect our cities, dividing neighborhoods, blocking access to waterfronts and promoting blight. Many were built decades ago, and as they fall into disrepair, some activists say they should be razed entirely. Replacing them with neighborhood-friendly boulevards would, they say, foster revitalization, restore communities and save taxpayers billions in construction costs. "There's a whole generation of elevated highways in cities that are at the end of their design life," says John Norquist, head of the Congress for the New Urbanism. "Instead of rebuilding them at enormous expense, cities have an opportunity to undo what proved to be major urban-planning blunder." It's a novel idea that's worked in cities like San Francisco, Portland and Milwaukee. Norquist has a list of other cities that oughtta fire up the wrecking ball and take down a highway."Freeways Without Futures" outlines 10 urban highways that have long since outlived their usefulness. It was compiled by the Congress for the New Urbanism and the Center for Neighborhood Technology, and it focuses on those areas with the best chance of removing a freeway and replacing it with a boulevard. "The Federal Highway Fund just received a short-term bailout," Norquist says. "The money that does exist can be invested much more efficiently in surface streets and transit." This is not an abstract idea for Norquist. He was mayor of Milwaukee when the city replaced the Park East Freeway with McKinley Boulevard six years ago. CNU says averaged assessed land values in the area climbed 180 percent between 2001 and 2006. San Francisco saw similar gains after razing the Embarcadero and Central freeways. "Fifty years ago, when there was flight from cities, industrialized waterfronts seemed like a convenient place to run freeways," Norquist says. "The result for the neighborhoods has been blight. Cities like San Francisco that have removed freeways and reclaimed waterfronts have turned them into magnets for people and investment." CNU says the following cities could enjoy similar benefits if they'd raze these 10 highways: Alaskan Way Viaduct, Seattle, WA ? (pictured) Built in 1953, this north-south route along Seattle's Elliot Bay stands between the city and an open Seattle waterfront. Sheridan Expressway, Bronx, NY ? Known as I-895 and built in 1963, it was designed to connect the Bruckner Expressway with the New England Thruway in the Bronx, but local opposition limited it to a one-mile road that mars the Bronx River waterfront. Skyway and Route 5, Buffalo, NY ?  Built in 1953, this 1.4-mile long, 110-foot tall bridge begins at the Inner Harbor downtown, crosses the Buffalo River and touches down as Route 5 in the Outer Harbor. It blocks access to the waterfront, and there is no pedestrian access between downtown and the Outer Harbor. Route 34 - New Haven, CT ? This highway begins at the junction of Interstates 95 and 91 and extends on columns into downtown New Haven for 1.1 miles, but plans to extend the road another 10 miles were never realized. Six hundred families were displaced to make room for this project, which was built in 1959. Claiborne Expressway, New Orleans, LA ? In the 1950s, this highway rolled over one of New Orleans' thriving African-American communities. With construction of the more direct I-610 in the 1970s, calls for the removal of the Claiborne have been increasing. Interstate 81, Syracuse NY ? When Interstate 81 was finished in the late 1950s it destroyed an African-American community, and today is an eyesore that does little to promote growth in downtown Syracuse. Interstate 64, Louisville, KY ? This six-lane highway separates downtown Louisville from its waterfront. In 2003, the Federal Highway Administration proposed a $4.1 billion expansion of I-64, which has been loudly opposed by area activists. Route 29, Trenton, NJ ? This four-lane road runs along the Delaware River and has a higher-than-average rate of collisions. Its removal would pave the way for a mixed-use waterfront development. Gardiner Expressway, Toronto, ON ? Finished in 1966, this eight-lane highway separates downtown Toronto from its waterfront and costs $10 million a year to maintain. 11th Street Bridges and the Southeast Freeway, Washington, D.C. ? The Southeast Freeway is a 1.39-mile stretch of freeway running through Washington, D.C., built in the late 1960s. It connects Interstate 395 to Interstate 295 at the 11th Street Bridges and was prevented from continuing west due to local opposition at the time. That's the list. What's yours? Use the Reddit widget below to tell us which highways you would tear down, why you'd raze it and what you'd put in its place. Photo: Slightlynorth/Flickr Tell us what freeway you'd take down and why, and vote for those you agree with. Show suggestions that are: hot | new | top-rated or submit your own suggestion   Submit a suggestion While you can submit as many suggestions as you want, you can only submit one every 30 minutes. No HTML allowed. Back to top Blog.Wired.Com 10 Highways That Should Be Razed Now {new window}   Blog.Wired.Com - America is built around the automobile. Big cities may have decent transit systems, but most of us spend a lot of time slogging through traffic on a highway. Say what you will, but the National Highway System is a crucial part of our transportation infrastructure. Trouble is, it wasn't built with city dwellers in mind. Hulking expressways and overpasses too often bisect our cities, dividing neighborhoods, blocking access to waterfronts and promoting blight. Many were built decades ago, and as they fall into disrepair, some activists say they should be razed entirely. Replacing them with neighborhood-friendly boulevards would, they say, foster revitalization, restore communities and save taxpayers billions in construction costs. "There's a whole generation of elevated highways in cities that are at the end of their design life," says John Norquist, head of the Congress for the New Urbanism. "Instead of rebuilding them at enormous expense, cities have an opportunity to undo what proved to be major urban-planning blunder." It's a novel idea that's worked in cities like San Francisco, Portland and Milwaukee. Norquist has a list of other cities that oughtta fire up the wrecking ball and take down a highway."Freeways Without Futures" outlines 10 urban highways that have long since outlived their usefulness. It was compiled by the Congress for the New Urbanism and the Center for Neighborhood Technology, and it focuses on those areas with the best chance of removing a freeway and replacing it with a boulevard. "The Federal Highway Fund just received a short-term bailout," Norquist says. "The money that does exist can be invested much more efficiently in surface streets and transit." This is not an abstract idea for Norquist. He was mayor of Milwaukee when the city replaced the Park East Freeway with McKinley Boulevard six years ago. CNU says averaged assessed land values in the area climbed 180 percent between 2001 and 2006. San Francisco saw similar gains after razing the Embarcadero and Central freeways. "Fifty years ago, when there was flight from cities, industrialized waterfronts seemed like a convenient place to run freeways," Norquist says. "The result for the neighborhoods has been blight. Cities like San Francisco that have removed freeways and reclaimed waterfronts have turned them into magnets for people and investment." CNU says the following cities could enjoy similar benefits if they'd raze these 10 highways: Alaskan Way Viaduct, Seattle, WA ? (pictured) Built in 1953, this north-south route along Seattle's Elliot Bay stands between the city and an open Seattle waterfront. Sheridan Expressway, Bronx, NY ? Known as I-895 and built in 1963, it was designed to connect the Bruckner Expressway with the New England Thruway in the Bronx, but local opposition limited it to a one-mile road that mars the Bronx River waterfront. Skyway and Route 5, Buffalo, NY ?  Built in 1953, this 1.4-mile long, 110-foot tall bridge begins at the Inner Harbor downtown, crosses the Buffalo River and touches down as Route 5 in the Outer Harbor. It blocks access to the waterfront, and there is no pedestrian access between downtown and the Outer Harbor. Route 34 - New Haven, CT ? This highway begins at the junction of Interstates 95 and 91 and extends on columns into downtown New Haven for 1.1 miles, but plans to extend the road another 10 miles were never realized. Six hundred families were displaced to make room for this project, which was built in 1959. Claiborne Expressway, New Orleans, LA ? In the 1950s, this highway rolled over one of New Orleans' thriving African-American communities. With construction of the more direct I-610 in the 1970s, calls for the removal of the Claiborne have been increasing. Interstate 81, Syracuse NY ? When Interstate 81 was finished in the late 1950s it destroyed an African-American community, and today is an eyesore that does little to promote growth in downtown Syracuse. Interstate 64, Louisville, KY ? This six-lane highway separates downtown Louisville from its waterfront. In 2003, the Federal Highway Administration proposed a $4.1 billion expansion of I-64, which has been loudly opposed by area activists. Route 29, Trenton, NJ ? This four-lane road runs along the Delaware River and has a higher-than-average rate of collisions. Its removal would pave the way for a mixed-use waterfront development. Gardiner Expressway, Toronto, ON ? Finished in 1966, this eight-lane highway separates downtown Toronto from its waterfront and costs $10 million a year to maintain. 11th Street Bridges and the Southeast Freeway, Washington, D.C. ? The Southeast Freeway is a 1.39-mile stretch of freeway running through Washington, D.C., built in the late 1960s. It connects Interstate 395 to Interstate 295 at the 11th Street Bridges and was prevented from continuing west due to local opposition at the time. That's the list. What's yours? Use the Reddit widget below to tell us which highways you would tear down, why you'd raze it and what you'd put in its place. Photo: Slightlynorth/Flickr Tell us what freeway you'd take down and why, and vote for those you agree with. Show suggestions that are: hot | new | top-rated or submit your own suggestion   Submit a suggestion While you can submit as many suggestions as you want, you can only submit one every 30 minutes. No HTML allowed. Back to top
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]]> Recreation > Autos > Magazines and E-zines {NORTH AMERICA > LODGING} - FALL SPECIAL! Awesome Ocean View! Luxury vacation on the Oregon Coast! (mission district) $395 4bd http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/fall-special-awesome-ocean-view-luxury-vacation-2008104401.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/fall-special-awesome-ocean-view-luxury-vacation-2008104401.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:10:56 GMT Kate | info@cedargardenslodge.com | 702-349-2543 Cedar Gardens Lodge!, Yachats, OR Luxury Living at the Beach! Furnished 4BR/2.5BA Luxury Vacation Home $395/night Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Sq Footage 3,800 Parking 3+ dedicated DESCRIPTION Fall and Winter Special! Book two or more nights and receive an extra night for FREE! 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Awesome Ocean View! Luxury vacation on the Oregon Coast! (mission district) $395 4bd {new window}   Sfbay.Craigslist.Org - Kate | info@cedargardenslodge.com | 702-349-2543 Cedar Gardens Lodge!, Yachats, OR Luxury Living at the Beach! Furnished 4BR/2.5BA Luxury Vacation Home $395/night Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Sq Footage 3,800 Parking 3+ dedicated DESCRIPTION Fall and Winter Special! Book two or more nights and receive an extra night for FREE! Check our Website for more photos and availability - http://www.cedargardenslodge.com The lower floor has a very private patio facing the gardens with a lovely ocean view, a wooden gazebo, and a large hot tub for your relaxation and pleasure! Cedar Gardens Lodge also has a 2nd floor deck that looks right out to the ocean. All around the house are professionally designed and maintained yard & garden areas, with grass and amazing shrubs and flowers. Inside you'll find: a large gourmet kitchen with granite counters and oak cabinets; hardwood floors; a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace; a large master suite with a Jacuzzi tub and double shower; a classic billiard and game room with a bar; a home theater room; cable TVs with DVD players; free WiFi; a telescope for ocean viewing & star gazing; a large driveway with parking for at least 4 cars. This 3,400 square ft. luxury home has floor to ceiling windows in the main living area that look out to the Pacific Ocean. With 4+ large bedrooms and 2.5 modern baths, this home very comfortably accommodates 8-10 people so it's perfect for family reunions, group trips, even business retreats! There’s easy sandy beach access and this home is close to the charming town of Yachats, the 804 trail, and lots of other central Oregon coast activities. see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES Air conditioning Central heat Fireplace High/Vaulted ceiling Walk-in closet Hardwood floor Family room Living room Bonus/Rec room Breakfast nook Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Microwave Granite countertop Stainless steel appliances Washer Dryer Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard Jacuzzi/Whirlpool High-speed internet RENTAL RATES Visit our website to check availibility and to see more! www.cedargardenslodge.com ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Renter contact info: Kate info@cedargardenslodge.com 702-349-2543 Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Sep 9, 2008, 12:07pm PDT 60225848 In the 1920s the organization also played a vital role in convincing the U S government to protect vital wildlife areas by including them in a National Wildlife Refuge system The association also purchased critical areas itself and to this day continues to maintain an extensive sanctuary system The largest is the 26 000-acre (110  it was already as well known to the live crowds as any of the band's singles and they had even played as part of their first United Independent Left Movement Articles lacking sources from October 2007 Communist Youth of Greece Consensus Direct democracy Greece Greek language New Left Current Organization of Communist Internationalists of Greece-Spartacus Youth of Communist Liberation Citing sources Union An Evening Wasted with Tom Lehrer Birds of America (book) Birds of North America Birdwatching Christmas Bird Count Citizen science Clean Air Act Clean Water Act Dr No Yankee Air Force Museum - Wurtsmith Division and numerous private businesses The former military housing units have been refurbished by the Villages of Oscoda and now serve as a major population base in the Secondly the body of evidence that would otherwise be available for better decision-making is reduced a situation that affects the ability of organizations to learn efficiently from their own experiences By encouraging high levels of job churn organizations have consciously chosen to operate in isolation to their own hard-won and expensively-acquired experience depending on others
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]]> Regional > North America > United States > California > Metro Areas > San Francisco Bay Area > Travel and Tourism > Lodging {NORTH AMERICA > LODGING} - Fall Special! Take advantage of Luxury Living at the Oregon Coast! (castro / upper market) $395 4bd http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/fall-special-take-advantage-of-luxury-living-at-2008101841.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/fall-special-take-advantage-of-luxury-living-at-2008101841.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:55:20 GMT Kate | info@cedargardenslodge.com | 702-349-2543 Cedar Gardens Lodge!, Yachats, OR Luxury Living at the Beach! Furnished 4BR/2.5BA Luxury Vacation Home $395/night Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Sq Footage 3,800 Parking 3+ dedicated DESCRIPTION Fall and Winter Special! Book two or more nights and receive an extra night for FREE! Check our Website for more photos and availability - http://www.cedargardenslodge.com This spacious and comfortable 3,400+ square ft. home has an unobstructed ocean view with spectacular sights from sunrise to sunset from the floor to ceiling windows in the main room, the 1st floor garden patio with a large hot tub, and the 2nd floor outdoor ocean-facing deck. Be mesmerized by the waves, scout for whales, soak in the sunrises & sunsets, or gaze at stars with our telescope! With 4+ large bedrooms (including a large master suite with a Jacuzzi tub and double shower) and 2.5 modern baths, this home very comfortably accommodates 8-10 guests, making it perfect for weddings, family reunions, group trips, luxurious romantic getaways, or even business retreats. With easy sandy beach access and loads of amenities (including a gourmet kitchen, granite counters, wood floors, large stone fireplace, private outdoor hot tub and shower, WiFi, a home theater room, a billiard and game room, an ocean-viewing deck, high-end appliances throughout, parking for 4+ cars, cable TVs with DVD players, and much more), there’s tons to do here all day & night, year round. Cedar Gardens Lodge is also very close to the charming town of Yachats (with lots of shops, restaurants, galleries, and beaches), the 804 oceanside trail, and tons of other central Oregon coast activities and sight seeing destinations. see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES Air conditioning Central heat Fireplace High/Vaulted ceiling Walk-in closet Hardwood floor Family room Living room Bonus/Rec room Breakfast nook Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Microwave Granite countertop Stainless steel appliances Washer Dryer Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard Jacuzzi/Whirlpool High-speed internet RENTAL RATES Visit our website to check availibility and to see more! www.cedargardenslodge.com ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Renter contact info: Kate info@cedargardenslodge.com 702-349-2543 Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Sep 9, 2008, 12:07pm PDT 21859740 who was discovered for his first Broadway role shortly after having the starring role in a summer playhouse production According to Cynthia Blair of Newsday Brando was expelled from an acting company of the New School in Sayville 's Florida State Program In his leadership of The Nature Conservancy Flicker raised funds for purchasing key Everglades and unique wilderness lands in Florida A seasoned lobbyist Flicker has set about increasing NAS presence in the halls of Congress High atop his list of goals for the NAS in the late 20th century was the preservation of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil drilling interests and the uniting with rainforest activists to protect tropical hardwood areas from excessive he became President of the Court As the head of a principal organ in the European Union he held one of the most senior position within the European Union number five in the top hierarchy He held this position until while Sheridan ferried Torbert's division and the supply train across the James at Douthat's Landing to capture the NWA Mid-America Tag Team titles several times during the early 1970s most notably becoming the first NWA Six-Man Tag Team Championship along with Gulas and Dennis Hall in November 1973 he has a particular affinity with her son Wade even before Wade is his stepson When Bonnie is born Rhett showers her with the attention that Scarlett will no longer allow him to give to her and is a devoted father living together 19 9% had a female householder with no husband present and 7 0% were non-families 5 9% of all households were made up of individuals and 4 0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older The average household size was 4 10 and the average family size was 4 24 Sfbay.Craigslist.Org Fall Special! Take advantage of Luxury Living at the Oregon Coast! (castro / upper market) $395 4bd {new window}   Sfbay.Craigslist.Org - Kate | info@cedargardenslodge.com | 702-349-2543 Cedar Gardens Lodge!, Yachats, OR Luxury Living at the Beach! Furnished 4BR/2.5BA Luxury Vacation Home $395/night Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Sq Footage 3,800 Parking 3+ dedicated DESCRIPTION Fall and Winter Special! Book two or more nights and receive an extra night for FREE! Check our Website for more photos and availability - http://www.cedargardenslodge.com This spacious and comfortable 3,400+ square ft. home has an unobstructed ocean view with spectacular sights from sunrise to sunset from the floor to ceiling windows in the main room, the 1st floor garden patio with a large hot tub, and the 2nd floor outdoor ocean-facing deck. Be mesmerized by the waves, scout for whales, soak in the sunrises & sunsets, or gaze at stars with our telescope! With 4+ large bedrooms (including a large master suite with a Jacuzzi tub and double shower) and 2.5 modern baths, this home very comfortably accommodates 8-10 guests, making it perfect for weddings, family reunions, group trips, luxurious romantic getaways, or even business retreats. With easy sandy beach access and loads of amenities (including a gourmet kitchen, granite counters, wood floors, large stone fireplace, private outdoor hot tub and shower, WiFi, a home theater room, a billiard and game room, an ocean-viewing deck, high-end appliances throughout, parking for 4+ cars, cable TVs with DVD players, and much more), there’s tons to do here all day & night, year round. Cedar Gardens Lodge is also very close to the charming town of Yachats (with lots of shops, restaurants, galleries, and beaches), the 804 oceanside trail, and tons of other central Oregon coast activities and sight seeing destinations. see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES Air conditioning Central heat Fireplace High/Vaulted ceiling Walk-in closet Hardwood floor Family room Living room Bonus/Rec room Breakfast nook Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Microwave Granite countertop Stainless steel appliances Washer Dryer Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard Jacuzzi/Whirlpool High-speed internet RENTAL RATES Visit our website to check availibility and to see more! www.cedargardenslodge.com ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Renter contact info: Kate info@cedargardenslodge.com 702-349-2543 Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Sep 9, 2008, 12:07pm PDT 21859740 who was discovered for his first Broadway role shortly after having the starring role in a summer playhouse production According to Cynthia Blair of Newsday Brando was expelled from an acting company of the New School in Sayville 's Florida State Program In his leadership of The Nature Conservancy Flicker raised funds for purchasing key Everglades and unique wilderness lands in Florida A seasoned lobbyist Flicker has set about increasing NAS presence in the halls of Congress High atop his list of goals for the NAS in the late 20th century was the preservation of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil drilling interests and the uniting with rainforest activists to protect tropical hardwood areas from excessive he became President of the Court As the head of a principal organ in the European Union he held one of the most senior position within the European Union number five in the top hierarchy He held this position until while Sheridan ferried Torbert's division and the supply train across the James at Douthat's Landing to capture the NWA Mid-America Tag Team titles several times during the early 1970s most notably becoming the first NWA Six-Man Tag Team Championship along with Gulas and Dennis Hall in November 1973 he has a particular affinity with her son Wade even before Wade is his stepson When Bonnie is born Rhett showers her with the attention that Scarlett will no longer allow him to give to her and is a devoted father living together 19 9% had a female householder with no husband present and 7 0% were non-families 5 9% of all households were made up of individuals and 4 0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older The average household size was 4 10 and the average family size was 4 24
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]]> Regional > North America > United States > California > Metro Areas > San Francisco Bay Area > Travel and Tourism > Lodging {NORTH AMERICA > LODGING} - See our FALL SPECIAL for a Luxurious Affordable Coast Vacation! (los gatos) $395 4bd http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/see-our-fall-special-for-a-luxurious-affordable-2008104921.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/see-our-fall-special-for-a-luxurious-affordable-2008104921.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:37:58 GMT Links OUR WEBSITE Photo Gallery Description Fall and Winter Special! Book two or more nights and receive an extra night for FREE! Check our Website for more photos and availability - http://www.cedargardenslodge.com Sitting on a hill with an unobstructed ocean view, the Cedar Gardens Lodge has beautiful sunrise to sunset views of the Pacific that are just as spectacular on sunny days and starry nights as during infamous Oregon storms! This 3,400 square ft. luxury home has floor to ceiling windows in the main living area that look out to the Pacific Ocean. With 4+ large bedrooms and 2.5 modern baths, this home very comfortably accommodates 8-10 people so it's perfect for family reunions, group trips, even business retreats! The outdoor living areas are as spectacular as the indoor space. There’s easy sandy beach access and this home is close to the charming town of Yachats, the 804 trail, and lots of other central Oregon coast activities. Amenities include: gourmet kitchen, granite counters, wood floors, large stone fireplace, private outdoor hot tub, WiFi, a home theater room, a billiard and game room, an ocean-viewing deck, high-end appliances throughout, parking for 4+ cars, cable TVs with DVD players, a telescope for ocean & star gazing, a Jacuzzi tub, and so much more! Features Bedrooms: 4 Property Type: House Bathrooms: 2.5 Sleeps: 8-10 Parking Spaces: 4 Square Footage: 3800 Powered by vFlyer.com and Sweethomesrentals.com vFlyer Id: 1746354 Christopher Makins 2nd Baron Sherfield 1942 2006 All Souls College Oxford Aspen Institute Atlantic Council of the United States Cancer Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Diplomat Dwight F Davis Evergreen Colorado company (Stephens Bros ) one of the most respected names in boat design in America began in the back yard of brothers Theodore (Thod 1882-1933) and Robert (Roy 1884-1953) Stephens Their boatbuilding firm in Flanking this are the effects of the single biggest change in workplace practice for at least a century - the actively-encouraged ) serves as the major airport in the province with flights to Tokyo Osaka Hong Kong Seoul-Incheon Frankurf and 63889347 Sfbay.Craigslist.Org See our FALL SPECIAL for a Luxurious Affordable Coast Vacation! (los gatos) $395 4bd {new window}   Sfbay.Craigslist.Org - Links OUR WEBSITE Photo Gallery Description Fall and Winter Special! Book two or more nights and receive an extra night for FREE! Check our Website for more photos and availability - http://www.cedargardenslodge.com Sitting on a hill with an unobstructed ocean view, the Cedar Gardens Lodge has beautiful sunrise to sunset views of the Pacific that are just as spectacular on sunny days and starry nights as during infamous Oregon storms! This 3,400 square ft. luxury home has floor to ceiling windows in the main living area that look out to the Pacific Ocean. With 4+ large bedrooms and 2.5 modern baths, this home very comfortably accommodates 8-10 people so it's perfect for family reunions, group trips, even business retreats! The outdoor living areas are as spectacular as the indoor space. There’s easy sandy beach access and this home is close to the charming town of Yachats, the 804 trail, and lots of other central Oregon coast activities. Amenities include: gourmet kitchen, granite counters, wood floors, large stone fireplace, private outdoor hot tub, WiFi, a home theater room, a billiard and game room, an ocean-viewing deck, high-end appliances throughout, parking for 4+ cars, cable TVs with DVD players, a telescope for ocean & star gazing, a Jacuzzi tub, and so much more! Features Bedrooms: 4 Property Type: House Bathrooms: 2.5 Sleeps: 8-10 Parking Spaces: 4 Square Footage: 3800 Powered by vFlyer.com and Sweethomesrentals.com vFlyer Id: 1746354 Christopher Makins 2nd Baron Sherfield 1942 2006 All Souls College Oxford Aspen Institute Atlantic Council of the United States Cancer Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Diplomat Dwight F Davis Evergreen Colorado company (Stephens Bros ) one of the most respected names in boat design in America began in the back yard of brothers Theodore (Thod 1882-1933) and Robert (Roy 1884-1953) Stephens Their boatbuilding firm in Flanking this are the effects of the single biggest change in workplace practice for at least a century - the actively-encouraged ) serves as the major airport in the province with flights to Tokyo Osaka Hong Kong Seoul-Incheon Frankurf and 63889347
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]]> Regional > North America > United States > California > Metro Areas > San Francisco Bay Area > Travel and Tourism > Lodging {ISSUES > BIAS AND BALANCE} - Boehlert: Right-wing bloggers leave their stain on the campaign http://articles.world-of-newave.info/society/issues/business/media/bias-and-balance/boehlert-right-wing-bloggers-leave-their-stain-20080934842.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/society/issues/business/media/bias-and-balance/boehlert-right-wing-bloggers-leave-their-stain-20080934842.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:03:58 GMT Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Nearly four years ago to the week, right-wing bloggers were basking in the glow of their CBS Memogate caper. They were being toasted in the mainstream press for their dogged detective work (even though it was suspect) and tapped as the next great resource of the conservative movement in America. Fast-forward to the autumn of 2008, and the same bloggers are almost unrecognizable in terms of their shrinking clout and the almost complete un-seriousness with which they operate. Rather than using the CBS story as a stepping stone to launch serious online investigative work and to grow the right side of the blogosphere into an alternative and insightful newsgathering source, the bloggers -- how do I put this politely? -- have pretty much become a joke in terms of original reporting, with many of them throwing away any legitimacy they accidentally acquired in 2004 when they stumbled across the CBS story. And boy, it must irk them to look around and see what the liberal blogosphere has been able to achieve over the same four-year span. To see how the netroots community responded to that heartbreaking John Kerry loss and to see that it now enjoys unbridled success and growth, and how its efforts often crackle with enthusiasm. How they're helping, in modest but unmistakable ways, to change the debate in America, especially this election season. Note that it was liberal bloggers who pressured Democratic candidates to pull out of primary debates scheduled to be hosted by Fox News, an unprecedented campaign feat. They were the ones who put the Associated Press on notice for shoddy reporting, helped elect a new breed of Democrat to Congress, and almost single-handedly elevated the issue of warrantless wiretapping. It was the progressive bloggers who forced John McCain to repudiate Pastor John Hagee and who created their own convention-within-a-convention in Denver this summer, an off-site hot spot that drew high-profile politicians, speakers, and journalists. (How did GOP bloggers pass their time in St. Paul?) By contrast, right-wing bloggers are now reduced to playing small ball. And even then, they're prone to Little League bloopers. Last week was a perfect example of how the conservative blogosphere's leading lights have been reduced to ridicule, simply because their efforts have become so thoroughly laughable. (See Sadly, No! for the ridicule part.) For reasons that still elude me, considering the grave issues now facing this country and that remain in play in the unfolding election, the right-wing blogosphere's biggest names decided to rally around the monumentally trivial pursuit of trying to uncover who produced a little-known, anti-Palin YouTube clip that first appeared online earlier this month. And then without a shred of actual evidence (that's their favorite method), the bloggers deduced the Obama campaign may have had a hand in the long-forgotten clip. In fact, Obama himself may have "funded or knowingly supported" the online effort. Can I just say for the record that when bloggers set out to create buzz about a big "investigation" and count down the hours until the bombshell is published online, and then a posted correction actually precedes the report itself, that's a sign that all may not be well in "investigation" land? And that's what happened with the right-wing Jawa Report and its overexcited exclusive ("extensive research" was involved!) that set out to identify the person who was behind an anti-Sarah Palin video "aimed at discouraging people from voting for McCain/Palin" and that erroneously claimed she had once been a member of the Alaskan Independence Party. Not exactly blockbuster stuff, we agree. (Misinformation spread via online clips? What next?!) But the Jawa Report's Rusty Shackleford seemed to have the goods on the person who posted the clip and where he worked: Ethan Winner, a vice president with the Los Angeles-based public relations firm Winner & Associates. (Shackleford noted that he used the same research techniques to out Winner that he'd previously used to uncover "the identity of online terrorist supporters," because Palin critics and terrorist supporters are sort of alike, I suppose.) And sure enough, Winner quickly admitted to posting the clip. Or "confessed," in Jawa parlance. So, yes, Winner posted a video that was inaccurate. Case closed and democracy saved, right? Wrong. Because the Jawa Report's completely circumstantial report also suggested the Obama campaign, or some other nefarious, left-leaning outside entity, may have helped peddle the video by either paying for it or by using Winner's P.R. firm in an effort to make it go viral. And that represented a hugely important story, a "scandal." In that regard, the "investigation" was a laughingstock, drowning in layers of guilt by association but without the slightest evidence to prove anything. And certainly without any evidence to prove the central premise of the "investigation," which was that because Winner worked for a P.R. firm that had ties to the Democratic Party, Winner must have been paid to produce the clip and may have even been paid or encouraged by the Obama campaign. Winner flatly denied the allegation, claiming he made the video himself. (It's called user-generated media, and apparently it's all the rage this campaign, even for political pros.) He also flatly denied that the Obama camp was involved in any way or that any other independent political action committee was either, for that matter. The Obama camp also issued a blanket denial: "This one ranks as one of the most outlandish conspiracy theories in a campaign that has had its share of them. Neither our campaign nor any of our consultants had any involvement with this YouTube video." I chuckled when I read the countless right-wing posts about the Jawa Report's supposed blockbuster and discovered that in the course of the "investigation," right-wing bloggers practically begged the McCain campaign to join them in their little squirrel hunt. But the grown-ups inside the GOP (wisely) ignored the bloggers' request. The pros might have kept their distance, but the right-wing blogosphere cheered Shackleford's "must read post." They all claimed he'd hit reporting gold with his insightful analysis and detailed detective work. Michelle Malkin insisted it was the latest example of bloggers doing the real reporting that lazy mainstream journalists would not. (Malkin hyped the exclusive on Fox News, where the FNC regular butchered the facts of the story.) "It certainly appears that Barack Obama's campaign manager is involved if not orchestrating these efforts," announced blogger Confederate Yankee. "It looks ... suspicious. And, do you know something? Right now Rusty's suspicions are pretty damn credible," cheered RedState. "If all of this is true and the Obama campaign can be connected to it, it would represent a massive set of FEC violations," blurbed Ed Morrissey [emphasis added], who apparently didn't see the earlier memo that conceded there was nothing illegal about the making of the Palin video even if the Obama campaign paid for it. "I think they're lying," claimed Ace of Spades, which saw an even bigger conspiracy at play: The Obama campaign had actually produced the YouTube clip itself and then pawned it off on Winner. Can I just say that "I think they're lying" could pretty much double as right-wing blogosphere's motto? Because whenever they come up against a set of stubborn facts they don't like or can't disprove, they just reach for the "I think they're lying" card and plow ahead, usually straight into oblivion, as with the Jawa Report's "investigation." Don't just take my word for it. "Trivial," is how Politico's Ben Smith described the right-wing blogosphere's sad, ill-fated production. "It's driven by theories that just aren't substantiated." Added Marc Ambinder, blogging at The Atlantic: "What the evidence implies is that a liberal PR firm decided to gin up some anti-Palin viral videos. That's it." It was telling that Smith and Ambinder were among the only journalists connected to mainstream outlets who even bothered acknowledging the YouTube "investigation." Ironic because just four years ago, many of those kind of mainstream media outlets were busy patting the bloggers on the back for their Memogate coup. Today, journalists seem to look at the bloggers with an odd mixture of pity and contempt. "This is your centerpiece contribution to the unfolding campaign?" they might be asking. But anyway, go read the whole Jawa Report mess if you must. I'm not going to address each tinfoil-hat point, but I will accentuate a couple of lowlights just to give a sense of the intellectual dishonesty that's rampant on the right, and that seems to be celebrated. Jawa announced, way up at the top of the piece where the "investigation's" bullet points were breathlessly typed up, that it was "likely" that the [Winner] PR firm was paid by outside sources to run the smear campaign." A weeklong investigation, and the best Shackleford could come up with was that it appeared "likely" the P.R. firm was paid? That strikes us as monumentally lame. But oh well. More important, however: What was the proof to even support the "likely" part? Answer: There was none. Invoices? Nope. Quotes? Original reporting? Nope. An active imagination? And how! That "likely" part was simply Shackleford's assumption because that's what seemed plausible to him. You know, the way it was "likely" that the Associated Press concocted a phony Baghdad police captain named Jamil Hussein in order to quote him and help the worldwide news agency spread the insurgents' propaganda. We all know how "likely" that turned out to be. (And then there was Shackleford's Bilal Hussein fiasco ... ) The question that weighed on Shackleford's mind was, "Why would any one hire a PR firm" to launch the clip? The hiccup was that he had uncovered no evidence that anyone hired Winner's P.R. firm. But that didn't stop Shackleford from speculating about who might have paid for the clip, even though there was no evidence anybody did. (See how liberating fact-free "investigations" can be?) Shackleford thought maybe George Soros, MoveOn.org, or some other mysterious 527 footed the bill. More intriguing, though, was Shackleford's announcement that the possibility was "open" that "Obama or the Democratic Party might also be the ones paying for the campaign." The evidence in support of that tenuous Obama link was almost too funny for words, and we'll get to that soon. But here, it's important to emphasize that even if Jawa Report had uncovered black-and-white evidence of the Obama campaign's involvement, the still-unanswered question would be, "So what?" And that's what really made the whole "investigation" so painful and tiresome to read: knowing that even if the bloggers connected each very, very distant dot, the whole mess still wouldn't have added up to anything. I mean, if tomorrow Shackleford unearthed a signed invoice from Obama media chief David Axelrod himself paying for the YouTube clip, I'd still be asking, "So what?" As Time.com noted, "Even if the Obama campaign or the McCain campaign produced the ad, there is no requirement under federal election law that they disclose authorship, as long as the ad is distributed free online, not as a paid advertisement." But it would look bad if team Obama were involved, the bloggers clamored. Maybe, maybe not. But I don't think it's up to them to decree that Democrats aren't allowed to play hardball if they want. And that seemed to be the gigantic gotcha that fueled the "investigation." Speaking of, what was the evidence that led Shackleford to suggest the Obama campaign might be involved in the YouTube clip (and perhaps even paid for it), and what was the evidence that led other bloggers to announce the Obama campaign was involved? Answer: The voice-over artist who narrated the clip. She represented the key to the whole "scandal," according to the over-caffeinated bloggers. She might "provide direct linkage between the video and the Obama campaign." Try not to laugh here, but identifying the voice-over artist became central to the whole soggy conspiracy theory, because when you stripped away the layers of conjecture and what-ifs that puffed up the "investigation," the bloggers were left grasping at the notion that the woman who worked on the Winner YouTube video kinda sorta sounded like a voice-over artist who had worked for one of the consulting firms associated with David Axelrod. Do you follow? The entire conspiracy theory revolved around the premise that because the voice-over talent on the YouTube clip had (possibly) worked for Axelrod, it was only natural to tie the Obama campaign to the long-forgotten video. If you say so, Rusty, although I think that's an almost comically inept way to build an "investigation." Because even if he proved who the Winner voice-over Jane Doe was, and even if he proved she'd worked for Axelrod in the past, those two facts would have advanced the plot line approximately one foot. Nonetheless, check out the bullet points touted from Shackleford's "investigation": This same voice-over artist has worked extensively with David Axelrod's firm, which has a history of engaging in phony grassroots efforts, otherwise known as "astroturfing." The same voice-over artist has worked directly for the Barack Obama campaign. Additionally, Shackleford announced, "We believe that the artist in the ... Palin smear video has also worked directly for the Barack Obama campaign." Now, reading those proclamations, it sure seemed like Shackleford knew exactly who did the voice-over work for the YouTube clip, right? Wrong. Because in truth, as the bloggers buzzed around the story last week, they did not know who did the voice-over work on the Winner video. Oh, sure, they had inklings and hunches and guesses. But a name? A confirmation? A direct connection between her and Axelrod or Obama? Sorry, you'll have to look elsewhere, folks. And don't forget, even if the voice-over woman worked with Axelrod -- even if it were Axelrod's wife -- we'd be right back to the question of, "So what?" Here's the bottom line for right-wing bloggers in 2008: Their hyped "investigation" failed to confirm a story that doesn't even matter. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Mediamatters.Org Boehlert: Right-wing bloggers leave their stain on the campaign {new window}   Mediamatters.Org - Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Nearly four years ago to the week, right-wing bloggers were basking in the glow of their CBS Memogate caper. They were being toasted in the mainstream press for their dogged detective work (even though it was suspect) and tapped as the next great resource of the conservative movement in America. Fast-forward to the autumn of 2008, and the same bloggers are almost unrecognizable in terms of their shrinking clout and the almost complete un-seriousness with which they operate. Rather than using the CBS story as a stepping stone to launch serious online investigative work and to grow the right side of the blogosphere into an alternative and insightful newsgathering source, the bloggers -- how do I put this politely? -- have pretty much become a joke in terms of original reporting, with many of them throwing away any legitimacy they accidentally acquired in 2004 when they stumbled across the CBS story. And boy, it must irk them to look around and see what the liberal blogosphere has been able to achieve over the same four-year span. To see how the netroots community responded to that heartbreaking John Kerry loss and to see that it now enjoys unbridled success and growth, and how its efforts often crackle with enthusiasm. How they're helping, in modest but unmistakable ways, to change the debate in America, especially this election season. Note that it was liberal bloggers who pressured Democratic candidates to pull out of primary debates scheduled to be hosted by Fox News, an unprecedented campaign feat. They were the ones who put the Associated Press on notice for shoddy reporting, helped elect a new breed of Democrat to Congress, and almost single-handedly elevated the issue of warrantless wiretapping. It was the progressive bloggers who forced John McCain to repudiate Pastor John Hagee and who created their own convention-within-a-convention in Denver this summer, an off-site hot spot that drew high-profile politicians, speakers, and journalists. (How did GOP bloggers pass their time in St. Paul?) By contrast, right-wing bloggers are now reduced to playing small ball. And even then, they're prone to Little League bloopers. Last week was a perfect example of how the conservative blogosphere's leading lights have been reduced to ridicule, simply because their efforts have become so thoroughly laughable. (See Sadly, No! for the ridicule part.) For reasons that still elude me, considering the grave issues now facing this country and that remain in play in the unfolding election, the right-wing blogosphere's biggest names decided to rally around the monumentally trivial pursuit of trying to uncover who produced a little-known, anti-Palin YouTube clip that first appeared online earlier this month. And then without a shred of actual evidence (that's their favorite method), the bloggers deduced the Obama campaign may have had a hand in the long-forgotten clip. In fact, Obama himself may have "funded or knowingly supported" the online effort. Can I just say for the record that when bloggers set out to create buzz about a big "investigation" and count down the hours until the bombshell is published online, and then a posted correction actually precedes the report itself, that's a sign that all may not be well in "investigation" land? And that's what happened with the right-wing Jawa Report and its overexcited exclusive ("extensive research" was involved!) that set out to identify the person who was behind an anti-Sarah Palin video "aimed at discouraging people from voting for McCain/Palin" and that erroneously claimed she had once been a member of the Alaskan Independence Party. Not exactly blockbuster stuff, we agree. (Misinformation spread via online clips? What next?!) But the Jawa Report's Rusty Shackleford seemed to have the goods on the person who posted the clip and where he worked: Ethan Winner, a vice president with the Los Angeles-based public relations firm Winner & Associates. (Shackleford noted that he used the same research techniques to out Winner that he'd previously used to uncover "the identity of online terrorist supporters," because Palin critics and terrorist supporters are sort of alike, I suppose.) And sure enough, Winner quickly admitted to posting the clip. Or "confessed," in Jawa parlance. So, yes, Winner posted a video that was inaccurate. Case closed and democracy saved, right? Wrong. Because the Jawa Report's completely circumstantial report also suggested the Obama campaign, or some other nefarious, left-leaning outside entity, may have helped peddle the video by either paying for it or by using Winner's P.R. firm in an effort to make it go viral. And that represented a hugely important story, a "scandal." In that regard, the "investigation" was a laughingstock, drowning in layers of guilt by association but without the slightest evidence to prove anything. And certainly without any evidence to prove the central premise of the "investigation," which was that because Winner worked for a P.R. firm that had ties to the Democratic Party, Winner must have been paid to produce the clip and may have even been paid or encouraged by the Obama campaign. Winner flatly denied the allegation, claiming he made the video himself. (It's called user-generated media, and apparently it's all the rage this campaign, even for political pros.) He also flatly denied that the Obama camp was involved in any way or that any other independent political action committee was either, for that matter. The Obama camp also issued a blanket denial: "This one ranks as one of the most outlandish conspiracy theories in a campaign that has had its share of them. Neither our campaign nor any of our consultants had any involvement with this YouTube video." I chuckled when I read the countless right-wing posts about the Jawa Report's supposed blockbuster and discovered that in the course of the "investigation," right-wing bloggers practically begged the McCain campaign to join them in their little squirrel hunt. But the grown-ups inside the GOP (wisely) ignored the bloggers' request. The pros might have kept their distance, but the right-wing blogosphere cheered Shackleford's "must read post." They all claimed he'd hit reporting gold with his insightful analysis and detailed detective work. Michelle Malkin insisted it was the latest example of bloggers doing the real reporting that lazy mainstream journalists would not. (Malkin hyped the exclusive on Fox News, where the FNC regular butchered the facts of the story.) "It certainly appears that Barack Obama's campaign manager is involved if not orchestrating these efforts," announced blogger Confederate Yankee. "It looks ... suspicious. And, do you know something? Right now Rusty's suspicions are pretty damn credible," cheered RedState. "If all of this is true and the Obama campaign can be connected to it, it would represent a massive set of FEC violations," blurbed Ed Morrissey [emphasis added], who apparently didn't see the earlier memo that conceded there was nothing illegal about the making of the Palin video even if the Obama campaign paid for it. "I think they're lying," claimed Ace of Spades, which saw an even bigger conspiracy at play: The Obama campaign had actually produced the YouTube clip itself and then pawned it off on Winner. Can I just say that "I think they're lying" could pretty much double as right-wing blogosphere's motto? Because whenever they come up against a set of stubborn facts they don't like or can't disprove, they just reach for the "I think they're lying" card and plow ahead, usually straight into oblivion, as with the Jawa Report's "investigation." Don't just take my word for it. "Trivial," is how Politico's Ben Smith described the right-wing blogosphere's sad, ill-fated production. "It's driven by theories that just aren't substantiated." Added Marc Ambinder, blogging at The Atlantic: "What the evidence implies is that a liberal PR firm decided to gin up some anti-Palin viral videos. That's it." It was telling that Smith and Ambinder were among the only journalists connected to mainstream outlets who even bothered acknowledging the YouTube "investigation." Ironic because just four years ago, many of those kind of mainstream media outlets were busy patting the bloggers on the back for their Memogate coup. Today, journalists seem to look at the bloggers with an odd mixture of pity and contempt. "This is your centerpiece contribution to the unfolding campaign?" they might be asking. But anyway, go read the whole Jawa Report mess if you must. I'm not going to address each tinfoil-hat point, but I will accentuate a couple of lowlights just to give a sense of the intellectual dishonesty that's rampant on the right, and that seems to be celebrated. Jawa announced, way up at the top of the piece where the "investigation's" bullet points were breathlessly typed up, that it was "likely" that the [Winner] PR firm was paid by outside sources to run the smear campaign." A weeklong investigation, and the best Shackleford could come up with was that it appeared "likely" the P.R. firm was paid? That strikes us as monumentally lame. But oh well. More important, however: What was the proof to even support the "likely" part? Answer: There was none. Invoices? Nope. Quotes? Original reporting? Nope. An active imagination? And how! That "likely" part was simply Shackleford's assumption because that's what seemed plausible to him. You know, the way it was "likely" that the Associated Press concocted a phony Baghdad police captain named Jamil Hussein in order to quote him and help the worldwide news agency spread the insurgents' propaganda. We all know how "likely" that turned out to be. (And then there was Shackleford's Bilal Hussein fiasco ... ) The question that weighed on Shackleford's mind was, "Why would any one hire a PR firm" to launch the clip? The hiccup was that he had uncovered no evidence that anyone hired Winner's P.R. firm. But that didn't stop Shackleford from speculating about who might have paid for the clip, even though there was no evidence anybody did. (See how liberating fact-free "investigations" can be?) Shackleford thought maybe George Soros, MoveOn.org, or some other mysterious 527 footed the bill. More intriguing, though, was Shackleford's announcement that the possibility was "open" that "Obama or the Democratic Party might also be the ones paying for the campaign." The evidence in support of that tenuous Obama link was almost too funny for words, and we'll get to that soon. But here, it's important to emphasize that even if Jawa Report had uncovered black-and-white evidence of the Obama campaign's involvement, the still-unanswered question would be, "So what?" And that's what really made the whole "investigation" so painful and tiresome to read: knowing that even if the bloggers connected each very, very distant dot, the whole mess still wouldn't have added up to anything. I mean, if tomorrow Shackleford unearthed a signed invoice from Obama media chief David Axelrod himself paying for the YouTube clip, I'd still be asking, "So what?" As Time.com noted, "Even if the Obama campaign or the McCain campaign produced the ad, there is no requirement under federal election law that they disclose authorship, as long as the ad is distributed free online, not as a paid advertisement." But it would look bad if team Obama were involved, the bloggers clamored. Maybe, maybe not. But I don't think it's up to them to decree that Democrats aren't allowed to play hardball if they want. And that seemed to be the gigantic gotcha that fueled the "investigation." Speaking of, what was the evidence that led Shackleford to suggest the Obama campaign might be involved in the YouTube clip (and perhaps even paid for it), and what was the evidence that led other bloggers to announce the Obama campaign was involved? Answer: The voice-over artist who narrated the clip. She represented the key to the whole "scandal," according to the over-caffeinated bloggers. She might "provide direct linkage between the video and the Obama campaign." Try not to laugh here, but identifying the voice-over artist became central to the whole soggy conspiracy theory, because when you stripped away the layers of conjecture and what-ifs that puffed up the "investigation," the bloggers were left grasping at the notion that the woman who worked on the Winner YouTube video kinda sorta sounded like a voice-over artist who had worked for one of the consulting firms associated with David Axelrod. Do you follow? The entire conspiracy theory revolved around the premise that because the voice-over talent on the YouTube clip had (possibly) worked for Axelrod, it was only natural to tie the Obama campaign to the long-forgotten video. If you say so, Rusty, although I think that's an almost comically inept way to build an "investigation." Because even if he proved who the Winner voice-over Jane Doe was, and even if he proved she'd worked for Axelrod in the past, those two facts would have advanced the plot line approximately one foot. Nonetheless, check out the bullet points touted from Shackleford's "investigation": This same voice-over artist has worked extensively with David Axelrod's firm, which has a history of engaging in phony grassroots efforts, otherwise known as "astroturfing." The same voice-over artist has worked directly for the Barack Obama campaign. Additionally, Shackleford announced, "We believe that the artist in the ... Palin smear video has also worked directly for the Barack Obama campaign." Now, reading those proclamations, it sure seemed like Shackleford knew exactly who did the voice-over work for the YouTube clip, right? Wrong. Because in truth, as the bloggers buzzed around the story last week, they did not know who did the voice-over work on the Winner video. Oh, sure, they had inklings and hunches and guesses. But a name? A confirmation? A direct connection between her and Axelrod or Obama? Sorry, you'll have to look elsewhere, folks. And don't forget, even if the voice-over woman worked with Axelrod -- even if it were Axelrod's wife -- we'd be right back to the question of, "So what?" Here's the bottom line for right-wing bloggers in 2008: Their hyped "investigation" failed to confirm a story that doesn't even matter. Oh, how the mighty have fallen.
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]]> Society > Issues > Business > Media > Bias and Balance {NORTH AMERICA > LODGING} - My 1Bedroom in CENTRAL PARIS for your Central San Francisco - NOVEMBER http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/my-1bedroom-in-central-paris-for-your-central-san-20080999146.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/my-1bedroom-in-central-paris-for-your-central-san-20080999146.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:09:02 GMT I am a french 27 years old illustrator, an EXPERIENCED SWAPPER, calm, and respectful of your home. I am looking for a place to swap with mine during the month of November, my dates are flexible. My appartment is located in very central and popular 10th "arrondissement" area (10 minutes walk - or 3 metro stations from Chatelet and Republique) Very convenient transportation : 15 minutes by metro to most of the touristic and interesting places. In 5 minutes walking: Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est station: (underground lines 4, 5) (RER direct to both Airports) and Railways to the North, Germany, London, Amsterdam, Belgium... The appartment is colorful and cosy. It's about 30 square meters (320 sq.ft) It is furnished with a bed for 2 persons. It is on the 7nth floor, with elevator. I have a washing machine. Phone: Free and unlimited outcalls to Europe and North America DSL connexion to internet (with your own laptop). Thank you for your reply Domitille Sfbay.Craigslist.Org My 1Bedroom in CENTRAL PARIS for your Central San Francisco - NOVEMBER {new window}   Sfbay.Craigslist.Org - I am a french 27 years old illustrator, an EXPERIENCED SWAPPER, calm, and respectful of your home. I am looking for a place to swap with mine during the month of November, my dates are flexible. My appartment is located in very central and popular 10th "arrondissement" area (10 minutes walk - or 3 metro stations from Chatelet and Republique) Very convenient transportation : 15 minutes by metro to most of the touristic and interesting places. In 5 minutes walking: Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est station: (underground lines 4, 5) (RER direct to both Airports) and Railways to the North, Germany, London, Amsterdam, Belgium... The appartment is colorful and cosy. It's about 30 square meters (320 sq.ft) It is furnished with a bed for 2 persons. It is on the 7nth floor, with elevator. I have a washing machine. Phone: Free and unlimited outcalls to Europe and North America DSL connexion to internet (with your own laptop). Thank you for your reply Domitille
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]]> Regional > North America > United States > California > Metro Areas > San Francisco Bay Area > Travel and Tourism > Lodging {NEWS > BREAKING NEWS} - 10 Highways That Should Be Razed Now http://articles.world-of-newave.info/news/breaking-news/10-highways-that-should-be-razed-now-20080930640.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/news/breaking-news/10-highways-that-should-be-razed-now-20080930640.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:32:26 GMT America is built around the automobile. Big cities may have decent transit systems, but most of us spend a lot of time slogging through traffic on a highway. Say what you will, but the National Highway System is a crucial part of our transportation infrastructure. Trouble is, it wasn't built with city dwellers in mind. Hulking expressways and overpasses too often bisect our cities, dividing neighborhoods, blocking access to waterfronts and promoting blight. Many were built decades ago, and as they fall into disrepair, some activists say they should be razed entirely. Replacing them with neighborhood-friendly boulevards would, they say, foster revitalization, restore communities and save taxpayers billions in construction costs. "There's a whole generation of elevated highways in cities that are at the end of their design life," says John Norquist, head of the Congress for the New Urbanism. "Instead of rebuilding them at enormous expense, cities have an opportunity to undo what proved to be major urban-planning blunder." It's a novel idea that's worked in cities like San Francisco, Portland and Milwaukee. Norquist has a list of other cities that oughtta fire up the wrecking ball and take down a highway."Freeways Without Futures" outlines 10 urban highways that have long since outlived their usefulness. It was compiled by the Congress for the New Urbanism and the Center for Neighborhood Technology, and it focuses on those areas with the best chance of removing a freeway and replacing it with a boulevard. "The Federal Highway Fund just received a short-term bailout," Norquist says. "The money that does exist can be invested much more efficiently in surface streets and transit." This is not an abstract idea for Norquist. He was mayor of Milwaukee when the city replaced the Park East Freeway with McKinley Boulevard six years ago. CNU says averaged assessed land values in the area climbed 180 percent between 2001 and 2006. San Francisco saw similar gains after razing the Embarcadero and Central freeways. "Fifty years ago, when there was flight from cities, industrialized waterfronts seemed like a convenient place to run freeways," Norquist says. "The result for the neighborhoods has been blight. Cities like San Francisco that have removed freeways and reclaimed waterfronts have turned them into magnets for people and investment." CNU says the following cities could enjoy similar benefits if they'd raze these 10 highways: Alaskan Way Viaduct, Seattle, WA ? (pictured) Built in 1953, this north-south route along Seattle's Elliot Bay stands between the city and an open Seattle waterfront. Sheridan Expressway, Bronx, NY ? Known as I-895 and built in 1963, it was designed to connect the Bruckner Expressway with the New England Thruway in the Bronx, but local opposition limited it to a one-mile road that mars the Bronx River waterfront. Skyway and Route 5, Buffalo, NY ?  Built in 1953, this 1.4-mile long, 110-foot tall bridge begins at the Inner Harbor downtown, crosses the Buffalo River and touches down as Route 5 in the Outer Harbor. It blocks access to the waterfront, and there is no pedestrian access between downtown and the Outer Harbor. Route 34 - New Haven, CT ? This highway begins at the junction of Interstates 95 and 91 and extends on columns into downtown New Haven for 1.1 miles, but plans to extend the road another 10 miles were never realized. Six hundred families were displaced to make room for this project, which was built in 1959. Claiborne Expressway, New Orleans, LA ? In the 1950s, this highway rolled over one of New Orleans' thriving African-American communities. With construction of the more direct I-610 in the 1970s, calls for the removal of the Claiborne have been increasing. Interstate 81, Syracuse NY ? When Interstate 81 was finished in the late 1950s it destroyed an African-American community, and today is an eyesore that does little to promote growth in downtown Syracuse. Interstate 64, Louisville, KY ? This six-lane highway separates downtown Louisville from its waterfront. In 2003, the Federal Highway Administration proposed a $4.1 billion expansion of I-64, which has been loudly opposed by area activists. Route 29, Trenton, NJ ? This four-lane road runs along the Delaware River and has a higher-than-average rate of collisions. Its removal would pave the way for a mixed-use waterfront development. Gardiner Expressway, Toronto, ON ? Finished in 1966, this eight-lane highway separates downtown Toronto from its waterfront and costs $10 million a year to maintain. 11th Street Bridges and the Southeast Freeway, Washington, D.C. ? The Southeast Freeway is a 1.39-mile stretch of freeway running through Washington, D.C., built in the late 1960s. It connects Interstate 395 to Interstate 295 at the 11th Street Bridges and was prevented from continuing west due to local opposition at the time. That's the list. What's yours? Use the Reddit widget below to tell us which highways you would tear down, why you'd raze it and what you'd put in its place. Photo: Slightlynorth/Flickr Tell us what freeway you'd take down and why, and vote for those you agree with. Show suggestions that are: hot | new | top-rated or submit your own suggestion   Submit a suggestion While you can submit as many suggestions as you want, you can only submit one every 30 minutes. No HTML allowed. Back to top Blog.Wired.Com 10 Highways That Should Be Razed Now {new window}   Blog.Wired.Com - America is built around the automobile. Big cities may have decent transit systems, but most of us spend a lot of time slogging through traffic on a highway. Say what you will, but the National Highway System is a crucial part of our transportation infrastructure. Trouble is, it wasn't built with city dwellers in mind. Hulking expressways and overpasses too often bisect our cities, dividing neighborhoods, blocking access to waterfronts and promoting blight. Many were built decades ago, and as they fall into disrepair, some activists say they should be razed entirely. Replacing them with neighborhood-friendly boulevards would, they say, foster revitalization, restore communities and save taxpayers billions in construction costs. "There's a whole generation of elevated highways in cities that are at the end of their design life," says John Norquist, head of the Congress for the New Urbanism. "Instead of rebuilding them at enormous expense, cities have an opportunity to undo what proved to be major urban-planning blunder." It's a novel idea that's worked in cities like San Francisco, Portland and Milwaukee. Norquist has a list of other cities that oughtta fire up the wrecking ball and take down a highway."Freeways Without Futures" outlines 10 urban highways that have long since outlived their usefulness. It was compiled by the Congress for the New Urbanism and the Center for Neighborhood Technology, and it focuses on those areas with the best chance of removing a freeway and replacing it with a boulevard. "The Federal Highway Fund just received a short-term bailout," Norquist says. "The money that does exist can be invested much more efficiently in surface streets and transit." This is not an abstract idea for Norquist. He was mayor of Milwaukee when the city replaced the Park East Freeway with McKinley Boulevard six years ago. CNU says averaged assessed land values in the area climbed 180 percent between 2001 and 2006. San Francisco saw similar gains after razing the Embarcadero and Central freeways. "Fifty years ago, when there was flight from cities, industrialized waterfronts seemed like a convenient place to run freeways," Norquist says. "The result for the neighborhoods has been blight. Cities like San Francisco that have removed freeways and reclaimed waterfronts have turned them into magnets for people and investment." CNU says the following cities could enjoy similar benefits if they'd raze these 10 highways: Alaskan Way Viaduct, Seattle, WA ? (pictured) Built in 1953, this north-south route along Seattle's Elliot Bay stands between the city and an open Seattle waterfront. Sheridan Expressway, Bronx, NY ? Known as I-895 and built in 1963, it was designed to connect the Bruckner Expressway with the New England Thruway in the Bronx, but local opposition limited it to a one-mile road that mars the Bronx River waterfront. Skyway and Route 5, Buffalo, NY ?  Built in 1953, this 1.4-mile long, 110-foot tall bridge begins at the Inner Harbor downtown, crosses the Buffalo River and touches down as Route 5 in the Outer Harbor. It blocks access to the waterfront, and there is no pedestrian access between downtown and the Outer Harbor. Route 34 - New Haven, CT ? This highway begins at the junction of Interstates 95 and 91 and extends on columns into downtown New Haven for 1.1 miles, but plans to extend the road another 10 miles were never realized. Six hundred families were displaced to make room for this project, which was built in 1959. Claiborne Expressway, New Orleans, LA ? In the 1950s, this highway rolled over one of New Orleans' thriving African-American communities. With construction of the more direct I-610 in the 1970s, calls for the removal of the Claiborne have been increasing. Interstate 81, Syracuse NY ? When Interstate 81 was finished in the late 1950s it destroyed an African-American community, and today is an eyesore that does little to promote growth in downtown Syracuse. Interstate 64, Louisville, KY ? This six-lane highway separates downtown Louisville from its waterfront. In 2003, the Federal Highway Administration proposed a $4.1 billion expansion of I-64, which has been loudly opposed by area activists. Route 29, Trenton, NJ ? This four-lane road runs along the Delaware River and has a higher-than-average rate of collisions. Its removal would pave the way for a mixed-use waterfront development. Gardiner Expressway, Toronto, ON ? Finished in 1966, this eight-lane highway separates downtown Toronto from its waterfront and costs $10 million a year to maintain. 11th Street Bridges and the Southeast Freeway, Washington, D.C. ? The Southeast Freeway is a 1.39-mile stretch of freeway running through Washington, D.C., built in the late 1960s. It connects Interstate 395 to Interstate 295 at the 11th Street Bridges and was prevented from continuing west due to local opposition at the time. That's the list. What's yours? Use the Reddit widget below to tell us which highways you would tear down, why you'd raze it and what you'd put in its place. Photo: Slightlynorth/Flickr Tell us what freeway you'd take down and why, and vote for those you agree with. Show suggestions that are: hot | new | top-rated or submit your own suggestion   Submit a suggestion While you can submit as many suggestions as you want, you can only submit one every 30 minutes. No HTML allowed. Back to top
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