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    Heh. Although, I think that's become an issue as well. More than a few people think that some of the early success is staring to get to the Texans players this year, including David Carr, who seemed to welcome all the attention that his "hair" received to start the season. And I do think the Texans have issues with playcalling. Meanwhile, it's pretty cool that every TV announcer who comes to Reliant Stadium to call a Texans game starts the broadcast off with something like, "Welcome to beautiful Reliant Stadium" or "Welcome to the brand new showpiece of the NFL, ladies & gentlement, the magnificent Reliant Stadium." It would really be nice if they said that during a Texans playoff game. Heh.
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    Unfortunately, it speaks to the lack of responsible tenants on that block who would not allow people to loiter and who would be around to clean up during off-business hours. That's a key reason why I can't wait for renovation of the West Bldg to commence in some form so that more responsible tenants are in place.
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    A couple of Patriots fans that I talked with SB week said that the facade to Grasshopper was one of the more charming things on Main Street. I've personally felt that it was trying too hard to look Irish/Scottish but apparently it's not as obnoxious in its intent as some other "attempts" around the country. Thoughts?
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    I walk past Jefe at least once a week and every time I just shake my head. While renovations are going on to buildings next to and across from it, the painted over plywood looks more and more rag-tag. At the very least, they could've spurng for an actual sign with lighting like what's up at Suede. It's also sad that they've done ZERO work on the building's second level. To more sophisticated customers, this speaks to the quality of the bar in general, and that's not good for business when you've got several more options downtown.
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    Here's a specific criticism: We changed a blocking scheme from a traditional straight-on style to what's called a zone blocking scheme. The problem is, in order to be a good zone blocking team, you need to have quick, agile offensive linemen. We don't have that. We were better at straight-on blocking. As a result, we're not running the ball as well.
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    Uh-oh...
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    I've never noticed anything even remotely haunted about it. I actually think it has one of the more charming interiors of all the places downtown. Of course, now that I say that, my next trip will have some el freako thing jump off that'll be on the news with pictures of me running for my life. Heh.
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    Heh. Sounds like you need one of those power hoses, 2112. I'm glad that decided to put the museum in the Museum District. While I'd like to see more cultural facilites placed downtown, something of this particular caliber needs to be on display where the best of Houston's museums are already located. I'm anxious to see the final look of the facility once it's constructed.
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    The East End Warehouse district? Hey... they're already putting the rail lines through there (Harrisburg and Southeast).
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    It's probably a mistake. They probably mean a parcel bounded by Louisiana, Milam and Pierce.
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    That would indeed be across from the elevated.
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    I have to agree, it seems like an odd location. It's not a big deal to me but I think Otis is right in that there seems to be better looking (at least) locations inside the Pierce Elevated. Oh well... like Subdude said. At least some of the blank dreariness underneath the Pierce would be filled in. The Homeless were using many of those empty parcells as congregation areas and the trash was/is getting out of control.
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    I'm out west towards Westchase. I think you have a perfect mix of different incomes in that area and the housing displays it. And, again, you have it all centered near a heavy commercial activity point. That's important if you want to sustain the viability of the area. From what I've seen over my four years there, people who make $100,000 a year live within a three mile radius of people who earn 1/5 of that, a third of that, 1/2 of that and so on. You have a good mix of Anglo, Latino, Asian and African-American. They may not all interact with each other routinely but they coexist pretty much without a lot of hassle or inconvenience (outside of the traffic), and the area is pretty much well kept. Now south of the West Park Tollway of course is a bit of a different story, but I digress.
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    Putting in the proper amenities plus the great location between downtown, the Museum District and the Med Center not to mention the high number of townhomes that are going up (and still going up) in other areas of Midtown suggest that apartment complexes in Midtown aren't necessarily fated to be run-down, lower income dwellings. The neighborhood, overall, would need to deteriorate before that, and if that happens, it means that your townhome owners, businesses and so forth have left as well. If you look at the Gulfton "ghetto", for example, what's really there in terms of amenities that would keep your upward professional there? Transit options? Great restaurants? None of that. Meanwhile, Uptown has a pretty good mix of townhomes and apartments that have been there for a couple of decades now because there are amenities in place and its all near a major business center (where people work). Not saying that Otis's concern isn't valid but when I think about the other factors that are in play for Midtown, I think having chic, eye-catching apartments in a burgeoning area such as Midtown is also an advantage. Not everyone with an urban conscience can afford townhomes, otherwise New York City wouldn't be able to retain its population base in Manhattan and the Near South Side of Chicago may not be seeing the uptick in development and occupation that it's seen over the last six or seven years.
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    There is a butt load of viable land inside the Beltway and the Loop that isn't being used at all much less used properly. Without a major effort or change in construction habits, Houston could easily establish well over 500,000 new residents inside the Beltway. Think of how many people could live in a more urban setting along the handful of new rail lines being built over the next few years. THAT more than anything else will help relieve some of the traffic that's swelling on our freeways. I think the East End and Midtown have the best shots of becoming Houston's premiere urban neighborhoods with the north corridor (Neartown) next. However, there has to be a solid mix between upscale and affordable with solid access to all forms of transportation.
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    The quirk with Krystals is that they offer bite size burgers for almost nothing, so you have more options as to how much you buy and that sort of thing. For example, four Krystals W/Cheese cost about $2.40. That's typically what the normal person buys, apparently. All I know is that in Florida, when I was in college, we had a Krystals right across from campus, and it was very popular. They're not the best tasting food in the world but they're no worse, IMO, than most fast food places.
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    You've not peed properly unless you've peed next to a stop sign under the moon and stars. But if Tex is man enough to try it, so will I.
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    Shay McElroy's the place. I think Saba's pretty laid back as well, and St. Pete's is a nice, mature but not pretentious hangout, too.
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    Atchafalaya's. Cajun restaurant, and the first restaurant that became a "favorite" after I moved here. Had a great Chicken Tchopitoulas and the best cornbread muffins I've ever had in a restaurant. The atmosphere was kind of stale, because I guess people started visiting less but the food was great and the staff very friendly.
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    I disagree that Capers is a horrible coach. The Texans don't have a lot of depth, which is why you see a guy like Jerry Deloach starting yesterday (I'm not hating on Jerry but he's just not a particularly impressive professional defensive lineman). It's also why you see Eric Brown at starting free/strong safety... on a lot of other teams, he'd be a backup. You can only do so much with what you have, and expansion teams generally have a lot of depth issues after their first five seasons. They should have great starting personnel at all positions by year four (because they get so many high draft picks, usually) but they don't have a lot of depth behind it. Capers nearly took Carolina to the Superbowl in his second season there but they had a big turnover in players the next season because they were older and were entitled to more money. I do, agree, though that if the Texans don't win six/seven games that Capers needs to be held responsible.
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    1) The Texans not only had turnovers, but they had a number of mindless false start penalties, one of which killed what could've been a drive for a TD. You're at home, and although the acoustics with the roof closed amplifies even the tiniest of sounds, you shouldn't have four false start penalties if you're the home team. 2) The Texans didn't play a good game in the secondary, even with the lack of a pass rush. The Chargers converted a third and 15 because Marcus Coleman gave the receiver too mush of a cushion and then was late getting in on the play (not that it matters, since we were called for an illegal use of hands penalty) 3) 77 total yards of offense in the second half, and, again, the inability to convert third downs in the second half. That killed us last year and it killed us again this year. 4) No pass rush minus about four plays, including the sack late in the fourth. It's just one game, but the way we played was too much like last year and I think expecting anything more than six wins is unrealistic unless some things change, like the penalties and the continued blown third downs and no pass rush.
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    Heh. The pic didn't load for me the first time. Oh well.
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    Which federal building are you talking about, Bar? Are you talking about the Leeland Federal Building (which I personally think is pretty straightforward and non-offense if not attractive) or the building further up on Smith Street near the BOA Tower (which, I agree, isn't the best looking building in the world)?
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    No dirt has turned that I'm aware of on the plaza part of it, which is what will actually make the entire complex look good, IMO.
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    The Link! I think if it could be better integrated into the Houston Center Mall, that entire area could be a "Point of interest" to business travelers.
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