Comments for The Scope http://thescope.ca St. John's Culture, Events, and Entertainment | Newfoundland, Canada Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:41:02 -0330 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on The Pedestrian’s Manifesto by Bryh http://thescope.ca/culture/the-pedestrians-manifesto/comment-page-1#comment-8472 Bryh Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:41:02 +0000 http://thescope.ca/?p=14883#comment-8472 A major problem is parking is permitted too close to the crosswalks. Drivers can't see pedestrians until they've stepped out past the parked cars, and likewise pedestrians have to walk out and peek past the parked car to see whether it's safe. The crosswalk at Mcurdo's Lane (Duke) and Duckworth Street is particularly bad. I hate driving by here, and I hate walking it even more. It would be interesting to know what the stats for accidents are here. A major problem is parking is permitted too close to the crosswalks. Drivers can’t see pedestrians until they’ve stepped out past the parked cars, and likewise pedestrians have to walk out and peek past the parked car to see whether it’s safe. The crosswalk at Mcurdo’s Lane (Duke) and Duckworth Street is particularly bad. I hate driving by here, and I hate walking it even more. It would be interesting to know what the stats for accidents are here.

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]]> Comment on The Pedestrian’s Manifesto by HBeez http://thescope.ca/culture/the-pedestrians-manifesto/comment-page-1#comment-8471 HBeez Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:44:05 +0000 http://thescope.ca/?p=14883#comment-8471 I think it's time for the city to bring in a bylaw that makes homeowners responsible for clearing the sidewalk in front of their property. These types of bylaws are in place in most municipalities in Canada, why not here? I think it’s time for the city to bring in a bylaw that makes homeowners responsible for clearing the sidewalk in front of their property. These types of bylaws are in place in most municipalities in Canada, why not here?

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]]> Comment on The Pedestrian’s Manifesto by Peartree http://thescope.ca/culture/the-pedestrians-manifesto/comment-page-1#comment-8470 Peartree Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:23:14 +0000 http://thescope.ca/?p=14883#comment-8470 Im glad I live in Mount Pearl where the streets are paved with gold and the sidewalks near any school are always clear! Peartree Im glad I live in Mount Pearl where the streets are paved with gold and the sidewalks near any school are always clear!

Peartree

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]]> Comment on The Pedestrian’s Manifesto by Suggestion http://thescope.ca/culture/the-pedestrians-manifesto/comment-page-1#comment-8469 Suggestion Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:12:57 +0000 http://thescope.ca/?p=14883#comment-8469 As someone who walks and drives around in almost equal measures (depending on destination), I experience the problems and frustrations from both sides. The driving here is undoubtedly poor in a lot of cases and I have to agree with much of what is said here to improve safety for pedestrians. I often have to be on my toes to avoid being hit whilst walking home from work. However, I have to suggest that some of this is toned down bearing in mind that there are bad pedestrians too. Some of the stuff here is only going to alienate the sensible drivers who sympathise with the plight of the pedestrian. For example, when I'm driving, I am well aware of "reality". And what is with the "rocks?" comment? It's clearly unacceptable to throw rocks at cars if we're going to have a sensible discussion on solving the problems....if that is the suggestion.... Furthermore, the pedestrian does not always have the right of way. Read the Newfoundland Highway Traffic Act, section 126 here - http://www.assembly.nl.ca/legislation/sr/statutes/h03.htm#126_ "126. Where a pedestrian is crossing a roadway at a point other than within a crosswalk, the pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle. " I always stop for a pedestrian on a crosswalk (because it's the law!) but when I'm driving, it is just as frustrating to have the shit scared out of me when someone steps out in front of me on a regular stretch of road without any regard for their own safety. Yes, a driver is required to stop or avoid collision in these cases but the main point of this whole comment is that there has to be a bit of give and take to make improvements work. My own opinion is that both sets of people need better education for happier travels - drivers and pedestrians. Otherwise and as I said, I agree with the principle of what's being said here. As someone who walks and drives around in almost equal measures (depending on destination), I experience the problems and frustrations from both sides. The driving here is undoubtedly poor in a lot of cases and I have to agree with much of what is said here to improve safety for pedestrians. I often have to be on my toes to avoid being hit whilst walking home from work.

However, I have to suggest that some of this is toned down bearing in mind that there are bad pedestrians too. Some of the stuff here is only going to alienate the sensible drivers who sympathise with the plight of the pedestrian. For example, when I’m driving, I am well aware of “reality”. And what is with the “rocks?” comment? It’s clearly unacceptable to throw rocks at cars if we’re going to have a sensible discussion on solving the problems….if that is the suggestion….

Furthermore, the pedestrian does not always have the right of way. Read the Newfoundland Highway Traffic Act, section 126 here – http://www.assembly.nl.ca/legislation/sr/statutes/h03.htm#126_
“126. Where a pedestrian is crossing a roadway at a point other than within a crosswalk, the pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle. ”

I always stop for a pedestrian on a crosswalk (because it’s the law!) but when I’m driving, it is just as frustrating to have the shit scared out of me when someone steps out in front of me on a regular stretch of road without any regard for their own safety. Yes, a driver is required to stop or avoid collision in these cases but the main point of this whole comment is that there has to be a bit of give and take to make improvements work. My own opinion is that both sets of people need better education for happier travels – drivers and pedestrians.

Otherwise and as I said, I agree with the principle of what’s being said here.

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]]> Comment on RPM submissions so far… by TheCoffeeDates http://thescope.ca/rpm/rpm-submissions-so-far/comment-page-1#comment-8468 TheCoffeeDates Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:11:11 +0000 http://thescope.ca/?p=14719#comment-8468 it's been bloody good fun for us! This being our first year we're pretty pumped. Livestream idea was the best yet. Cheers to creativity! Check out The Coffee Dates @ www.myspace.com/thecoffeedates www.reverbnation.com/thecoffeedates http://thecoffeedates.tumblr.com it’s been bloody good fun for us! This being our first year we’re pretty pumped. Livestream idea was the best yet. Cheers to creativity!

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]]> Comment on RPM submissions so far… by The Scope http://thescope.ca/rpm/rpm-submissions-so-far/comment-page-1#comment-8467 The Scope Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:24:40 +0000 http://thescope.ca/?p=14719#comment-8467 3 more arrived today, bringing the count to 88....an auspicious number! 3 more arrived today, bringing the count to 88….an auspicious number!

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]]> Comment on Asian Taste by rebekkah http://thescope.ca/scoff/asian-taste/comment-page-1#comment-8465 rebekkah Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:44:02 +0000 http://thescope.ca/scoff/?p=25#comment-8465 Not a big fan of this place. I find the servers to be awkward and the sushi is not great. Not a big fan of this place. I find the servers to be awkward and the sushi is not great.

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]]> Comment on Sun Sushi by rebekkah http://thescope.ca/scoff/sun-sushi/comment-page-1#comment-8464 rebekkah Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:37:44 +0000 http://thescope.ca/scoff/?p=160#comment-8464 Love Sun Sushi but am currently completely disappointed with their lack of regard for their customers. They have been inexplicably closed for about a month and a half now, not only this but I was told the would be open on the 8th which i found out today has been changed to the 15th. Due to this i am seriously considering not going back there at al even though it is great food. Love Sun Sushi but am currently completely disappointed with their lack of regard for their customers. They have been inexplicably closed for about a month and a half now, not only this but I was told the would be open on the 8th which i found out today has been changed to the 15th. Due to this i am seriously considering not going back there at al even though it is great food.

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]]> Comment on Ziggy Peelgood by Alice http://thescope.ca/scoff/ziggy-peelgood/comment-page-1#comment-8463 Alice Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:49:17 +0000 http://thescope.ca/scoff/?p=235#comment-8463 Ziggys make awesome fries. Ziggys make awesome fries.

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]]> Comment on Local Critics Pan Pizza by Wow http://thescope.ca/storefront/local-critics-pan-pizza/comment-page-1#comment-8462 Wow Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:43:24 +0000 http://thescope.ca/?p=14560#comment-8462 Peter's on Hamlyn Road. Peter’s on Hamlyn Road.

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]]> Comment on Who will win Best Picture? by Adam Clarke http://thescope.ca/onscreen/who-will-win-best-picture/comment-page-1#comment-8461 Adam Clarke Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:28:20 +0000 http://thescope.ca/?p=14608#comment-8461 It's nice that she/Hurt Locker/my memories of Point Break won, but does anyone else feel odd that no woman has taken home an Oscar in the field of directing until now? It’s nice that she/Hurt Locker/my memories of Point Break won, but does anyone else feel odd that no woman has taken home an Oscar in the field of directing until now?

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]]> Comment on On the up and up by Andrew Harvey http://thescope.ca/city/yourcity/on-the-up-and-up/comment-page-1#comment-8460 Andrew Harvey Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:45:43 +0000 http://thescope.ca/?p=13275#comment-8460 Kyle, I am not sure your comment is fair considering Mark Wilson encouraged everyone to share their vision for St. John's during (and since) the election. When was the last time any other member of council asked you, or this city, what their vision for St. John's was? Council recently voted against a motion to open the option of reviewing our municipal plan, which is considered a "visioning" document. This means that it will be probably another year, possibly two, before public input is heard on the document which guides development in a very real way here in St. John's. Andrew Harvey Kyle,

I am not sure your comment is fair considering Mark Wilson encouraged everyone to share their vision for St. John’s during (and since) the election.
When was the last time any other member of council asked you, or this city, what their vision for St. John’s was? Council recently voted against a motion to open the option of reviewing our municipal plan, which is considered a “visioning” document. This means that it will be probably another year, possibly two, before public input is heard on the document which guides development in a very real way here in St. John’s.

Andrew Harvey

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]]> Comment on ECMA Music Winners 2010 by slapchop84 http://thescope.ca/ecma/ecma-music-winners-2010/comment-page-1#comment-8459 slapchop84 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:59:18 +0000 http://thescope.ca/?p=14775#comment-8459 Joel Plaskett? Really? Wow. Joel Plaskett? Really? Wow.

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]]> Comment on Who will win Best Picture? by Elling Lien http://thescope.ca/onscreen/who-will-win-best-picture/comment-page-1#comment-8458 Elling Lien Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:24:48 +0000 http://thescope.ca/?p=14608#comment-8458 Point Break takes home the prize! What's the verdict, Adam? Point Break takes home the prize! What’s the verdict, Adam?

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]]> Comment on Pi by Alice http://thescope.ca/scoff/pi/comment-page-1#comment-8457 Alice Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:38:50 +0000 http://thescope.ca/scoff/?p=128#comment-8457 Lovely decor, great atmosphere, and friendly staff. I went twice shortly after it first opened and found the pizza tasteless.I am a person who would have gourmet pizza any day before Pizza Hut, but I was disappointed the pizza didn't have more flavor. When you go ask for extra topping or cheese or sauce. Thought I'd give it a second chance and went again, ordered a different pizza and had the same experience. My friend's milk separated in her glass (kind of worrying), it was warm day, but even so... I'd say try it though and make your own opinion. Lovely decor, great atmosphere, and friendly staff. I went twice shortly after it first opened and found the pizza tasteless.I am a person who would have gourmet pizza any day before Pizza Hut, but I was disappointed the pizza didn’t have more flavor. When you go ask for extra topping or cheese or sauce.
Thought I’d give it a second chance and went again, ordered a different pizza and had the same experience. My friend’s milk separated in her glass (kind of worrying), it was warm day, but even so…
I’d say try it though and make your own opinion.

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]]> Comment on Local Critics Pan Pizza by carla http://thescope.ca/storefront/local-critics-pan-pizza/comment-page-1#comment-8456 carla Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:34:58 +0000 http://thescope.ca/?p=14560#comment-8456 yes like Bryh would love to know what peters location? yes like Bryh would love to know what peters location?

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]]> Comment on Bagel Cafe by Alice http://thescope.ca/scoff/bagel-cafe/comment-page-1#comment-8455 Alice Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:26:23 +0000 http://thescope.ca/scoff/?p=28#comment-8455 I think the Bagel Cafe is mediocre. I have been a few times. I usually order one of the Potato bakes. I find that their fresh vegetables taste like they've been sitting around. The fresh food salad doesn't usually taste fresh either. The prces are a bit expensive for the un-fresh taste. Coffee is okay. I find it a bit to cozy in there as sometimes you are awkwardly close to other people at other tables, try getting one of the booths or go upstairs. The staff have always been helpful and friendly. I think the Bagel Cafe is mediocre. I have been a few times. I usually order one of the Potato bakes. I find that their fresh vegetables taste like they’ve been sitting around. The fresh food salad doesn’t usually taste fresh either. The prces are a bit expensive for the un-fresh taste. Coffee is okay.
I find it a bit to cozy in there as sometimes you are awkwardly close to other people at other tables, try getting one of the booths or go upstairs.
The staff have always been helpful and friendly.

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]]> Comment on Sun Sushi by Alice http://thescope.ca/scoff/sun-sushi/comment-page-1#comment-8454 Alice Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:16:08 +0000 http://thescope.ca/scoff/?p=160#comment-8454 I have to say out of the Sushi places I've visited Sun Sushi is my favorite. The tea and soup are complimentary with the sushi rolls you order (I think). Someone commented that there is no green tea, however the Genmaicha tea they serve is a combination of green tea and brown rice and is delicious! I have heard that Asian Tastes is good though, so they may have some competition there. I have to say out of the Sushi places I’ve visited Sun Sushi is my favorite. The tea and soup are complimentary with the sushi rolls you order (I think). Someone commented that there is no green tea, however the Genmaicha tea they serve is a combination of green tea and brown rice and is delicious! I have heard that Asian Tastes is good though, so they may have some competition there.

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]]> Comment on The Sprout Restaurant by Alice http://thescope.ca/scoff/the-sprout-restaurant/comment-page-1#comment-8453 Alice Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:06:04 +0000 http://thescope.ca/scoff/?p=154#comment-8453 The Sprout is a great restaurant! First of all kudos should be given for having a vegetarian place that survives in St. John's, and that it is obviously so popular that there are waiting times of 20 minutes or more. I've never had any problems with my orders or the waiting staff. If anything they are so awesome that I feel shy around them because they are so cool! I can understand about portion sizes on some of the dishes, however there are other dishes, which will fill you up no problem (try something with rice or pasta). The Sprout salad is divine and fresh. Occasionally they will not have some of the menu items (like the avacado sandwich), but besides that I've never had an issue. I wish their hours were more stable, often I've turned up only to find out they'd closed early or they weren't open at all. Yay! Yummy vegetarian restaurant in St. John's! I don't live in NL right now and haven't been to the restaurant since the summer of 2009, but I always wished that they'd change their menu once in a while for more variety (keeping the favorites, of course). The Sprout is a great restaurant! First of all kudos should be given for having a vegetarian place that survives in St. John’s, and that it is obviously so popular that there are waiting times of 20 minutes or more.

I’ve never had any problems with my orders or the waiting staff. If anything they are so awesome that I feel shy around them because they are so cool!

I can understand about portion sizes on some of the dishes, however there are other dishes, which will fill you up no problem (try something with rice or pasta). The Sprout salad is divine and fresh. Occasionally they will not have some of the menu items (like the avacado sandwich), but besides that I’ve never had an issue.

I wish their hours were more stable, often I’ve turned up only to find out they’d closed early or they weren’t open at all.

Yay! Yummy vegetarian restaurant in St. John’s!

I don’t live in NL right now and haven’t been to the restaurant since the summer of 2009, but I always wished that they’d change their menu once in a while for more variety (keeping the favorites, of course).

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]]> Comment on On the up and up by Kyle http://thescope.ca/city/yourcity/on-the-up-and-up/comment-page-1#comment-8452 Kyle Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:59:54 +0000 http://thescope.ca/?p=13275#comment-8452 It's hilarious that Mark Wilson thinks just because there are people that want this city to prosper that they are writing fake comments. Words cannot express how thankful I am that he did not become mayor - so much for opinion and opposition. What do you want our city to look like in 20 years? Hopefully not any different than me! should have been his campaign slogan. It’s hilarious that Mark Wilson thinks just because there are people that want this city to prosper that they are writing fake comments. Words cannot express how thankful I am that he did not become mayor – so much for opinion and opposition. What do you want our city to look like in 20 years? Hopefully not any different than me! should have been his campaign slogan.

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]]> Comment on Local Critics Pan Pizza by Elling Lien http://thescope.ca/storefront/local-critics-pan-pizza/comment-page-1#comment-8451 Elling Lien Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:53:21 +0000 http://thescope.ca/?p=14560#comment-8451 By the way, the pizza pictured is not a Venice pizza. It's a stock photo. By the way, the pizza pictured is not a Venice pizza. It’s a stock photo.

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]]> Comment on Music Saturday, March 6 by Elling Lien http://thescope.ca/events/music-saturday-march-6/comment-page-1#comment-8450 Elling Lien Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:28:11 +0000 http://thescope.ca/?p=14538#comment-8450 Definitely The Burning Hell.. http://www.myspace.com/mathiaskom Definitely The Burning Hell..
http://www.myspace.com/mathiaskom

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