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  1. Prisoners released from the TDC in Huntsville get a Greyhound ticket to that location in Midtown . . . state policy is to send them back to the location of their conviction; that's why it looks like a prison yard.
  2. The only smell in the exhibit comes from the wax coating burning off of the brand new high intensity light bulbs. That smell should dissipate in a few days. The plastinates ARE soft . . . feels just like oily silicone. While I was setting up the exhibit, I had to hold on to some of the plastinates . . . with ungloved hands to boot! As far as $$$'s goes, both the museum and Dr. Von Haagens institute are non-profit. The museum depends on visitors to keep it's doors open, and Von Haagen puts the monies back into furthering anatomical research and education. I highly recommend the show. I promise that you'll leave the exhibit with a clearer understanding of your anatomy, and the effects that diseases, smoking, poor dietary habits etc. etc. will have on your organs.
  3. I'm an exhibit designer at HMNS, and help set up the exhibit. My initial thoughts was that it was going to be gory seeing real corpses; but once the plastinates were uncrated, my first thoughts were . . .wow! these are fantastic models! I kept on having to remind myself that these were once real living human beings. It's not that sick, and it's very informative . . . more anatomy class then contemporary art. It's not intended to be art at all. This exhibit is so facinating, that I'm considering bringing my 4 1/2 year old son to view it. He has such a curious outlook on the world, that I think he will really learn a lot from this show.
  4. I tried to search the 1836 site for an email link . . . wanted to express my support for the 1836 name (much better, and more unique than the "highschoolish" Mustangs, Appollos, Generals, etc.). I still think Washington D.C.'s name of D.C. United was cool. Let's try to start a campaign to support the current name . . . anyone know of a link to a site in which we can make our feelings known to the people that will call the shots?
  5. Once you're in Houston, pick up this free publication for club / bar info http://www.envyhouston.com/ You can find it on street corners and some of the trendier stores.
  6. I took pics of the board room, and the cafeteria. . . but understandably, they would not let me photograph inside the vault and the $$$ handling areas. I'll share the pics if someone tell me how to post them online.
  7. If walking is for poor people, and people walk on Rodeo Drive and Fifth Avenue, then I WANT to be poor just like them.
  8. High Fashion Home had their private preview last night . . . and their public opening today. The store looks nice, I like the design of the central stairwell, there's a small cafe, and what looks like space for an outdoor patio. The furnishing still looks sparse, I'm guessing they rushed to meet the deadline. I can only see good things coming out of this endeavor. Don't forget to check out the downtown skyline view from the 4th floor! I hope this store plus the smaller ones down Milam will be the beginings of a trendy furniture / design district for Midtown; now all we need is to get Cities, Kuhl Lindscomb, and Design Within Reach to setup shop in the area. Then comes the cafes, bistros, and smaller unique mom and pop shops.
  9. I've heard the same soft "smoke detector" chirping sounds . . . first thought it was some type of crickets. Only hear it outdoors at night. . . several times I'd search around in the bushes, grass, and sidewalk crevices with a flashlight . . .neighbors probably thought I was psycho. Finally found the source . . . a tiny frog about 1/2 inch long, dark in color. When the light hit it, it just froze and didn't make a sound . . . I did the same, and a few seconds later it chirped! Mystery solved . . . now I can sleep.
  10. I seem to recall (back in the late 80's - early 90's) when it was a club that catered to the Montrose clientel, that a teenaged boy was wrapped in duct-tape and died from asphyxiation. My memory is kinda foggy, but I believe I heard it on the news . . . and not by word of mouth. Does that jive with your urban legend?
  11. My understanding is that certain property have certain restrictions, i.e. building height, set-back lines, type of use etc. These signs are notices to the public, that the owner want's to deviate from these requirements. The public then is given the chance to voice their approval or disapproval. . . at city hall? (on the date posted on the sign).
  12. I took midtownguy's advise, and called the station. Spoke to someone at the news desk, he recalled the story, put me on hold for a moment to dig up the article, and seemed like he was scanning through the report and read out loud the highlights for me. The only new info I got, was that "they" (whoever "they" are) were commisioning a $400K feasability study to see how they can combine bus, light rail, and commuter rail into one facility. I had more questions, but felt like I was pushing my luck.
  13. Got in my car after lunch, turned on the radio, and caught this snippet of news . . . " . . . will replace the Greyhound station at Main and Grey." What's up!? I'm going crazy with the anticipation of hearing that this bus station will finally move out of Midtown. Anybody have the scoop on this? crossing my fingers!
  14. Could also be a river otter. Lots of them around the Armand Bayou Nature Reserve.
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