Wed, 08 Aug 2007
Walk Score?
Hrm, I got a 91, Cory got a lame 75 and yet somehow my folks' new place is a lowly 42 (near the river??! and King William? how is it that low). wtf am I talking about? Walk Score, check it out. I put in Angie & Mike's address and they get a near perfect 98?! I think my parks are better than theirs. I get Mountain Lake Park, the Presidio, GG Bridge, and GG Park. They get tranny hustlers sleeping in Dolores Park. . . whatever. From the site:
What does my score mean?Either way, fun to play with. 08 Aug 14:50 | /links | 3 comment(s)
Your Walk Score is a number between 0 and 100. The walkability of an address depends on how far you are comfortable walking.after all, everything is within walking distance if you have the time. Here are general guidelines for interpreting your score:
* 90 - 100 = Walkers' Paradise: Most errands can be accomplished on foot and many people get by without owning a car.
* 70 - 90 = Very Walkable: It's possible to get by without owning a car.
* 50 - 70 = Some Walkable Locations: Some stores and amenities are within walking distance, but many everyday trips still require a bike, public transportation, or car.
* 25 - 50 = Not Walkable: Only a few destinations are within easy walking range. For most errands, driving or public transportation is a must.
B.O.
Quick blurb from the CSM via my buddy Simon.
Reporters on the Job08 Aug 12:22 | /news | 0 comment(s)
from the August 8, 2007 edition
-Paint it Green: Driving to a meeting with BOCOG, the abbreviated shorthand for Beijing's 2008 Olympic organizing committee, correspondent Simon Montlake says the air pollution was so bad that visibility could be measured in terms of city blocks. Yet, when he interviewed Olympic officials for today's story (see story) they assured him there would be blue skies by the opening one year from today.
"It was unreal to be in this meeting and be told that everything is going to be clean and green," says Simon.
Still, he says that ultimately China will do whatever it takes to make it happen. Whether it means seeding clouds to create rain or shutting down industrial plants ahead of the games, China will pull out all the stops. "If it comes to [making the city] green, they'll paint it green, literally," says Simon.
