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  1. That should be a nice addition to that area...I'm just sick of underutilized surface lots.
  2. Hello, I am about to host a party for 30-40 people. I was wondering if anyone knew of a cheap place that would cater Fajitas and all the extras? Thank you!
  3. Does anybody have a clue as to what that building is with the Miller light billboard on it? It is about a 5 story building on the east side of I-45, just north of the Aquarium downtown. It has nice stonework on the sides and has large green-blue windows facing the south. There is a rusty metal star on the side. When you drive by it, you can see what looks like aluminum studs inside, like someone is refurbishing it.
  4. i'll never forget Monterey House's jingle: "Gonna getcha back gonna getcha back....to Monterey House!"
  5. Rankings: 1) Star Pizza 2) Kinneally's Pub 3) Romanos 4) Collina's
  6. I don't care who designed it...It's an eyesore. I don't mind the structural design, but really dislike the blue stripes on the orange. Graves was very quick to design a totally "original" structure but failed to give a damn about what people would be looking at as they drove down Allen Parkway. Seriously, it looks like a lego building. They should have polled the city's residents before they approved this design.
  7. I would say that it's about time to tear that building down.
  8. First of all...you can't prove "that Bonfire leaders didn't care about safety." Problem 1: Lack of professional oversight: The site was unrestricted, which means anyone with a "pot" (helmet) could access the stack. Hundreds of people were in the area and unfortunately nobody was giving breathalizer tests. Problem 2: The wedding cake stack design worked for the past 30 years and was used because it made it easier to work at the different levels. In 1999, one side of the bonfire stack carried a much heavier load and created stress on the centerpole. When students were working on it, they would be harnessed to the centerpole and shift their weight upon the stack. In my opinion, the collapse would have never happened if the centerpole was made of steel. It should have been constructed by a professional construction crew. Second...the stack was only 45 feet high when it collapsed. roughly 5 stories. Lastly, it could have been a lot worse and is best that the school distanced itself from future bonfires. The school did the right thing by constructing a memorial for those who died. I'm glad to see that current and future bonfires are constructed professionally and much safer.
  9. And this surprises you? The fact that some were drunk wasn't the cause for the wooden centerpole to snap.
  10. Students from all over the country hold potentially dangerous and unsponsored bonfires for their homecomings, etc. Burning wood is very common. Why is that "scarry"? You know what is really scary??...Every night thousands of people drive home from bars or parties completely intoxicated. Now THAT should creep you out.
  11. People think Aggie Bonfire was all about burning logs. When I listen to people complain about how stupid it was - it was obviously very dangerous and should have been overseen by a professional construction crew but most importantly I realize that most have never experienced what it was really about. Fortunately I was able to be apart of it for two years. I think the memorial is outstanding and is very appropriate for people all over to know - that these people will be remembered for who they were as students at Texas A&M.
  12. Leave it up to Starbucks to be the savior! Ha! No Chance....This place will flourish just because of the random location it is in. Thousands of people are in walking distance of the A.M. vendor, and it will be diner prices! Why you ask! Because it is on THE LOT IT'S ON!! Wake up.
  13. If you want to help keep Beltran in Houston...sign this petition and tell others: http://www.petitiononline.com/CBeltran
  14. Yes, the Red Sox/Yankees series is one of best rivalries ever and will most likely get more attention from baseball fans nationwide, but the lack of coverage for the NLCS is really sad. St. Louis and Houston aren't exactly the Sox/Yankess but it has been a really exciting series with better team stories this season. The Cards with the best record in the league and the Astros unbelievable second half surge. I was browsing the Boston Globe website and it doesn't mention ANYTHING about this series on their sports section. Granted, they are East coast and it was a "late game" to cover...But the NY Times managed to post an article with a picture of Kent's game winning homer next to it. I know we're low market teams, but seriously...the coverage is ridiculously lopsided. Should the Astros win the World Series, it will be downplayed as a fluke. But if the Yankees win, the media will make it seem like it's one of the most amazing achievements all year. If the Red Sox win, it will be a great story and may end the stupid curse talk. Go Red Sox, Go Astros....Go Balanced Sports reporting...and Boston Globe, get your head out of your ass.
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