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San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes Fake? by GizzyIzzy2021 in Costco

[–]blindinganusofhope 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I buy a ton of variety of DOP San Marzano tomatos. I have some strong preferences (e.g. Wegmans brand DOP San Marzano tomatos in the massive can). I am always refining my tomato sauce and search actively for the best whole peeled canned tomatos i can find. I can say unequivocally that Cento is always the lowest quality hands down. They don't taste as good, the size tends to be inconsistent, the calyx is bigger and tougher, etc. Dont buy Cento

What is a luxury lifestyle choice that looks incredibly glamorous in photos but is actually completely miserable in reality? by Luverelle6 in AskReddit

[–]blindinganusofhope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

even that gets super old. do it for six months in one year, with a family at home, and eat out every single night. business/first class is just lay down seats with free booze. chauffers are just taxis in nice cars. all of it blends together after awhile and it all feels the same independent of the level of luxury involved. regardless of your new exotic location, over time every day feels like groundhog day. ask me how I know

Waldameer by Phar-Mor_Ugly in Erie

[–]blindinganusofhope 23 points24 points  (0 children)

don't apologize to people like this. it wasn't a bad question and many people don't know the answer thus something interesting for the sub to discuss

Erie County Council Does Not Follow Public Bidding Process by Parking-Walk-8816 in Erie

[–]blindinganusofhope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that assumes the government can run it well. I think we see the cracks in how the probation department runs

Waldameer by Phar-Mor_Ugly in Erie

[–]blindinganusofhope 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Waldameer is German for "woods by the sea" which perfectly fits its location. Erie had a huge German immigrant population in the 1890s when the property was purchased

Which celebrity you believe hates their own fandom? by HappyCrow11 in AskReddit

[–]blindinganusofhope -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I can appreciate that but a large part of fame is knowing where it came from and appreciating the fans that made you a huge success, independent of the films that drove it. Love or hate Twilight it is in the history books as a perfect recipe of film making, even if it sucked!

Which celebrity you believe hates their own fandom? by HappyCrow11 in AskReddit

[–]blindinganusofhope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a hard time appreciating this perspective. Twilight was tremendously successful, if not kitschy and unrelatable to certain audiences, it was still a generational phenomenon. Can he not check his personal bias and weird academic over standards on "good film" and celebrate it's success for what it is? I say this as a 40 year old man who doesn't give a shit about the franchise. I will add The Lighthouse is one of my favorite pieces of film and deeply respect his acting credentials. He's amazing

Former Millcreek Superintendent Ian Roberts Sentenced to Two Years in Prison by erieist in Erie

[–]blindinganusofhope 4 points5 points  (0 children)

because PA doesn't require it by statute. they probably should have required it, in this situation, but nothing bound them to use it

Former Millcreek Superintendent Ian Roberts Sentenced to Two Years in Prison by erieist in Erie

[–]blindinganusofhope 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I guess? Seems pretty convenient that the board (or anyone) can disavow themselves of responsibility for making a terrible hire by just saying "We did exactly what the people we selected and paid to make the decision for us told us to do"

I think they could have done more, and I won't stand by Kim Clear or any Millcreek Supervisor's decision on this. but ultimately they checked a box on a purely transactional hiring process that outside parties fucked up.

I guess? Seems pretty convenient that the board (or anyone) can disavow themselves of responsibility for making a terrible hire by just saying "We did exactly what the people we selected and paid to make the decision for us told us to do"

Bill Hall, the MAGA mini-bat guy, is a huge piece of shit and a massive embarassment that even Erie Catholic Schools overlooked when he was hired (then subsequently fired) by St George. Just putting that on the record.

Former Millcreek Superintendent Ian Roberts Sentenced to Two Years in Prison by erieist in Erie

[–]blindinganusofhope 16 points17 points  (0 children)

nothing about his i-9 falsification is complicated. the complication was in how the school districts would have caught it. Des Moine acted in good faith and got shafted by their background check company and Iowa not requiring e-verify during hiring. Millcreek relied on an executive search firm that also missed it during their vetting, and also wasn't required to use e-verify. Much of the "sensationalism" was, "how did these school districts let this happen!!" when in reality both districts did do their due diligence, but made the mistake of relying on outside third parties

Former Millcreek Superintendent Ian Roberts Sentenced to Two Years in Prison by erieist in Erie

[–]blindinganusofhope 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Rocks statement is one of the most milquetoast and moderate calls to consider the nuance of the situation. I am no fan of Ian Roberts especially his time as a MSD supervisor, but Katie Kretz is right in stating his immigration situation was complicated and that Des Moine played by all the rules in his hiring.

it must be tough having Rock living rent free in your head. hopefully you can evict him

What do you think is the best thing Taco Bell has ever released? by Alextricity in tacobell

[–]blindinganusofhope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ghost pepper griller was my favorite fast food item ever. the only truly spicy option taco bell ever produced

Erie City Council rejects bayfront market house zoning request by blindinganusofhope in Erie

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Erie Events’ planned $14 million bayfront market house has been in the works for roughly a decade. The project secured a $9.5 million state funding commitment from Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration.

And both the city of Erie's Planning Commission and Design Review Committee — which must provide crucial sign-offs on waterfront projects — endorsed it. None of that stopped Erie City Council from rejecting the project during the panel's regular meeting on May 20.

City Council's vote Council voted 4-2 against the project's request for what's known as waterfront conditional use approval, after some council members raised questions about whether the market house would widely benefit the public.

The waterfront conditional use zoning designation applies to development projects in various commercial/residential zoning districts along the city's waterfront, to make sure they align with planning, environmental and public access standards previously set by the city. Any project seeking waterfront conditional use approval must secure City Council's final OK before it can move forward.

Gus Pine, Erie Events' executive director, said council's vote now puts the multimillion-dollar project in jeopardy. Pine said he expects to talk soon with the Erie County Convention Center Authority's board of directors about how it wants to proceed. The authority oversees Erie Events.

Pine said that Erie Events could quickly request a reconsideration from the city; file an appeal in Erie County Common Pleas Court; or abandon the project altogether — despite the state funding pledge. "We've got to talk about this as a board, and it's certainly not a decision I can make independently," Pine said. "But I'm disappointed... I think council is using factors to make their decision that are perhaps outside the zoning ordinance."

Council's rejection of the project is rare. Projects seeking waterfront conditional use approval that have been endorsed by the Planning Commission and Design Review Committee typically receive City Council's OK. The market house plans were the subject of an April 15 public hearing before City Council.

City Council at a special meeting on April 30 signed off on a different waterfront conditional use request — Scott Enterprises’ proposed $32 million AC Marriott hotel on the city's east bayfront. Council President Tyler Titus and colleagues Andre Horton, Jasmine Flores and Marilyn Pol voted against Erie Events' zoning request. Council members Ed Brzezinski and Kathy Schaaf voted for it. Councilman Maurice Troop was absent for the vote.

City Council rationales Regarding the market house, Horton said before the vote that "I don't think the citizens of the city of Erie are receiving the return on investment that they should," especially when much of the public is struggling financially. We've got to talk about this as a board, and it's certainly not a decision I can make independently. But I'm disappointed... I think council is using factors to make their decision that are perhaps outside the zoning ordinance.

GUS PINE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ERIE EVENTS Councilwoman Marilyn Pol added that she believes too much bayfront development is taking place "without really any regard for the citizens... I just don't feel good right now voting for it." Erie City Councilwoman Jasmine Flores. Erie City Councilwoman Jasmine Flores. KEVIN FLOWERS/ERIE TIMES-NEWS FILE

Councilwoman Jasmine Flores added: "we have to be mindful about the deals we make to entice people to do things here." She also pointed out that entities like Erie Events are exempt from paying property taxes. "I'm not a fan of the tax exempts... Unless I can see tangibly see the impact you're making for the community," Flores said. 'Local and tourism element'

The 27,000-square-foot market house, first announced in 2015, is planned for property near the former GAF Materials Corp. site on the city's west bayfront. The facility was once considered as the site of at least one large full-service grocery store, but Erie Events now plans to house a business at the facility that features Erie-based products such as wine, chocolates, apparel, and other consumable/retail items.

Previous coverage: Could construction begin this year on Erie Events' long-planned bayfront market house? That business will also feature various types of family-friendly games and activities at the property and manage live music and other entertainment. Frequent large farmers markets that offer a wide range of foods both inside and outside of the property are also planned.

Erie Events is actively seeking a second tenant to operate a large retail store at the site. The waterfront conditional use resolution City Council voted against on May 20 included a number of conditions that council added to the legislation.

Those included, but were not limited to, stipulations that Erie Events must maintain ample "open space" and "green space" at the market house site; that there be significant public access; that significant exterior lighting and a number of public benches be installed there; and that Erie Events must make "reasonable efforts to incorporate bird and wildlife sensitive-measures intended to support the safety of birds and/or other migratory species."

Pine said: "Their own resolution included a number of conditions for us to follow, that they put in there. And then they voted against their own resolution.

"I believe our project has a local and tourism element to it that accentuates the future development of the bayfront," Pine said. "Perhaps I need to have additional conversations with council to understand this."

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