dbigtex56
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Note that members of the publication committee for City Journal include William J. Bennett and Peggy Noonan. It comes with its own bias. Don't blame BBC for reporting the news even when it doesn't reflect our administration in the most positive light.
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Ever see her in The Opposite Sex? Man, she really slaps the crap out of Joan Collins! You can see her earring just fly across the room. Word is that it took a couple of days before the welt went down and they could resume shooting.
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I don't see why the obese should be rewarded with free or discounted upgrades to first class. What seems fair is to replace a couple of the three-seat rows in couch with two extra-wide seats to accommodate those who need the extra room, at a slightly higher charge. If they can afford to supersize at McDonald's, they can afford to supersize on an airplane. And this should not be done strictly on a voluntary basis. Passengers should be required to pass through a actual gate prior to boarding which is the same width as the standard seat can reasonably be expected to serve. If they can't squeeze through, they must upgrade. It's the same principle as the "You must be this tall to ride" signs at amusement parks.
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KPFT Pacifica Radio FM 90.1 is still alive and well. They also sponsor the Fall Concert Series at Miller Theater. This season kicks off on September 10th.
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Does Yoko know about this? It might kind of freak her out if she's ever in town again selling John's art, and comes across it unaware.
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That's a poor definition of "smart growth". However, I'm sure that was your intent. Greedy people who profit from irresponsible growth enjoy demonizing the term.
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And that's why I'm afraid the River Oaks is doomed. Much of the theater's charm comes from the surrounding architecture. Compared with the Tower or Alabama theaters, River Oaks is actually quite plain. Its chief assets are the terrazzo sidewalks by the ticket windows, the marquee, and some of the interior fixtures. Aside from that, it's just a box. But set amid the other Moderne buildings which comprise River Oaks Plaza, it just looks so right. And once the integrity of its setting has been compromised, the illusion is ruined. No one is going to chain themselves to the front door of the former Black Eyed Pea (as some claim they're eager to do at the door of the theater.) Once demolition begins on that northeast section of the plaza, the delicious symmatry which is an integral part of the total design is gone. The streetscape will be lopsided; it will no longer have that lovely Deco/Moderne flow. In this case, context is everything. The River Oaks Theater is a rather ugly box of a building with some lovely decorations, set in the midst of one of our nation's most beautiful examples of 1930s Moderne/Streamline architecture. I'm really going to miss it.
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angel_lane, welcome to HAIF, and thank you for one of the best posts I've seen here in quite a while.
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Friendly sorts, too! They'll run right up to your car and ask "Whatcha need?" Is there a more notorious crack-dealing neighborhood in Houston? They may as well post signs.
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It's still there, and the owner is a friend of mine! She'll enjoy seeing this picture.
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So how come no one's pressuring Barnes & Noble to reconsider whatever deal(s) they have cooking with Weingartens? Seems like they might not want their name associated with the destruction of architecturally significant buildings. If this was taken nationally perhaps it would grab their attention.
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So which is it, a hospital or a casino? Because when I'm making life or death decisions, I want to be reminded of gambling.
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Oh, you mean a mispronounciation?
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Kroger. South Park or Beavis & Butthead?
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Oh...My...God. The HAR writeup claims that this is "new construction, never occupied", but anyone who's seen Desperate Living will recognize Queen Carlotta's castle!
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Addicks Reservoir Mystery Road And Cross
dbigtex56 replied to theoriginalkj's topic in Historic Houston
I can't help it. I just love this exchange: The logic is impeccable! -
East End/EaDo Real Estate
dbigtex56 replied to elecpharm's topic in EaDo, the East End, and East Houston
People who talk the talk about creative, innovative architecture can come down with a case of cold feet when it's time to actually start putting their own money into it. Suddenly qualms arise about resale value - suppose there's not a resale market for this year's bold new design? When it's time to sell, can buyers who value unusual design be found? Will it hold its value? The fear is that what seems like striking design this year might be regarded as the architectural equivalent of the Edsel next year. Even though Perry Homes (and their analogues) generally are ugly as sin, they come with the assurance that thousands of people have already supported bland design. This cornball cut-rate version of Disneyworld's Main Street America might not be what people really want, but at least it's a safe investment. -
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Organize another HAIF get-together!
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Another source of amusement is the (understandable) misuse or misunderstanding of common American idioms by people who are learning our language. A few months ago, a HAIF member (I won't say which one) wrote "he deserves a big clap!" (Somehow I'm reminded of the newscaster who, following a sympathetic report on blind prostitutes, said "You know, you really have to hand it to them!")
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Imagine what Busby Berkeley could have done with bums bathing and urinating in our downtown fountains. It would really put Houston on the map - a sort of Poor Man's Bellagio.
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Absolutely agree. When I finally break down and buy that DVD player, the first purchase will be the boxed complete Strangers With Candy set. "I'm an obuse man, so I'll try to be oblique." - Principal Blackman
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People, including bums, generally prefer to exercise some token attempt at discretion while urinating in public. Why would they choose to uriniate in fountains, which by their very nature are designed to be highly visable? I mean, duh. Kind of a silly question.
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I don't think so. Kids are surprisingly resilient, and although they may initially appear afraid, or cry, or go into catatonia their coping mechanisms will eventually kick in. It's usually the parents who come unglued. And there's an important message in this movie, the positive influence of which will more than compensate for any discomfort the child may experience: never, ever trust a Ford Pinto!