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  1. I'm just saying don't count it out. Same as Sharpstown. In the long run, I think it (Sharpstown) will come back if for nothing else than its proximity to the Galleria which is growing like gangbusters. In 20 years Houston will look very different. Just look at Kirby and Uptown Park areas. Skyscrapers?!? Who whudda thunk.
  2. They do have a new digital movie theater at the mall. Also Greenspoint has access to three major freeways, Sysco Foods just built a major distribution center there, and they have immediate proximity to the airport. Sharpstown doesn't have this.
  3. I was riding down Almeda yesterday towards downtown and noticed a skyscraper in the distance with these really cool looking vertical windmills on top. Does anyone know what building this is, and the story behind it?
  4. I looked at the clip again and it's possible that the houses are in Fifth Ward. They are on blocks and many houses out in that area are raised like that. Just a thought.
  5. Haven't been here in awhile. Miss you folks!

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      Welcome back!

  6. Yeah, I think it's because people started using it for official photos (weddings, portraits, quinceneras, etc.) ... I know I shot a singing group's portrait out there, but had to do it without the tripod (security stood there and made sure I didn't use it). I guess they figure tripod = profession. No tripod means - amateur (or semi-professional).
  7. And salty. I know a lot of processed food HAS salt in it, but those noodles have salt and TASTE salty.
  8. I have relatives on T-Mobile and they wouldn't dare switch. They get pretty good reception and much lower rates than me on AT&T.
  9. As someone that lives and works in the area I have mixed feelings. I work for the college which has a branch just across the freeway (Beltway 8) and we were/are hoping for a revival of the area. It has such potential, but so do a lot of things I guess. I do think a theater might be a good option. I do kind of favor the open-air, town center concept and wonder with all those acres, would it be better to build something like that...?
  10. This is a really good idea. And don't several of the Houston chains operate in the new terminal already? I am sad to see them ditch their meal service. It was the one thing that made me fly them over other airlines (honest, I am not just saying that). Anyhow, I also thought I heard somewhere that they are going to be charging extra for additional legroom. WTH?!?
  11. I think Pearland could have supported this development, but it was started at the wrong time (economic downturn/depression). I will say that I ate at a Seafood restaurant in the Town Center there and it was HORRIBLE. I will never go again. If Pearland doesn't 'step up' I will not be back for anything else. I can't remember the name, but it is a few stores down from Barnes and Noble. Yuck!
  12. I mostly slum in the 'burbs and we have pretty good reception all over the FM 1960 area. I do have lousy service when I visit mom (south of the medical center by about 3 miles). I will ask my sister if she has noticed any improvement.
  13. I'm having to think it's the angle...? I mean, the drawings looked pretty good. What happened? Does anyone have any street-level pictures?
  14. Plans for market The empty J.C. Penney space, however, was recently acquired by investor Matthew Nguyen who, separately, plans to open a market and laundromat in the space early next year. He'll also carve out smaller areas for tenants that want to lease between 800 and 1,500 square feet. Segal said the renovations and rebranding will begin soon. Full article here: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/hotstories/6778267.html
  15. I read, but didn't understand the idea of a huge laundromat in the mall? That just seems to go against the concept of a shopping mall.
  16. Has anyone noticed another HUMONGOUS cross on St. Luke's Hospital (downtown)? It is like huge and plastered on the side of their building that abuts the Pierce Elevated.
  17. Pizza In Houston The Houston Area Photo essay on Chron.com URL: http://www.chron.com/entertainment/photogallery/Looking_for_pizza.html#16312891
  18. Looks like H1N1 is rearing it's ugly head again. I think what's more startling is that this time around, people are actually dying from it and it seems the news is just not reporting a lot of the death ... or at least not like they were reporting 'cases' back in the Spring/Summer. Weird.
  19. I thought the comments below the article were telling and I concur with many of them. Luby's used to have good food at great prices. They really did price themselves out of the casual dining marketing. While Luby's entire fate is not sealed, this is pointing to where they are headed if they don't get control of their prices and food. Leaner Times as Luby's Trims Locations Citing the economic slowdown, Houston cafeteria chain Luby's is closing 25 of its 120 restaurant locations. That represents 20 percent of its restaurants. Six Houston stores closed by Thursday, leaving 36 restaurants in the area. The closed stores are: • • 6223 Bellaire Blvd. • • 8440 Gulf Freeway • • 4511 FM 1960 West • • 1210 Southmore Ave. in Pasadena • • 6125 Central City Blvd. in Galveston • • 5115 Avenue H in Rosenberg. Full article here: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/6671963.html
  20. I am not a big fan of Domino's either, but I like their veggie.
  21. I know this is gonna sound cheesy (forgive the pun), but I like Domino's (new?) veggie pizza. It's thin crust and delicious:
  22. I do believe it's gonna happen, but this economy has put the brakes on so many projects. Might be well into Fall 2010 or even Spring 2011 before they really get moving again.
  23. I kinda like it in certain colors and mod levels. I think Acura is driving the ship these days, and the new Acura (based on the same body design) is a beast!
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