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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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?
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    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.
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    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.
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    http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/i...?showtopic=2454
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    If walking is for poor people, and people walk on Rodeo Drive and Fifth Avenue, then I WANT to be poor just like them.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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?
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    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).
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    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.
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    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!
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    Could also be a river otter. Lots of them around the Armand Bayou Nature Reserve.
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    Below is an article that might be relevant. http://www.core77.com/corehome/2005/04/mmm...chitecture.html Mmmm, architecture Thursday, April 07, 2005 Frank Gehry made an appearance on The Simpsons last weekend. I've looked for days to find an image from the show to blog here (not set up to do my own screencaps) and voila, an article about pop culture and architecture appears. But mostly, gaze upon the image. The episode featured a nice shot at the design process, where Gehry receives a letter from Marge urging him to design a Cultural Center for Springfield. Gehry crumples the letter, disgusted, and throws it to the ground, then sees the resulting form and has an architectural epiphany. The resultant design is the balled-paper-as-building. Not as bitter, yet, as the Python Architect Sketch or the Kids in the Hall Architect and the Atrium (no transcript online that I could find; suffice to say the architect tells the clients "Screw you and screw you!" several times). posted by steve.portigal
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    Update: Item (1), the lot behind the storage place, looks like it's going to be townhomes. Looks like they are laying the formwork for 4 or 5 foundations. No construction sign stating who is developing / building this project yet.
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    I noticed some goings on recently: 1) Excavation work started, and survey stakes in place, on the empty block behind the large (4-5 storey, stucco, post-modern, Roman, storage warehouse, cube, thingie). . . Caroline @ Rosalie. 2) Structure on the block immediately to the south of Specs being demolised. 3) Construction fencing up, and work started on Elizabeth Baldwin park. 4) Midtown Management construction sign up at the SW corner of Fannin and Elgin. Promoting some sort of project, I drive by too quickly to be able to read the fine print. 5) Camden has a large sign w/ rendering of their "proposed" mix-use project for the Midtown superblock. Any inside info? Ahem (clears throat) Hint, hint, "Houston Retail".
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    YOU GO! ED! . . . nice design! Dear God please, please, please make this happen. I promise I'll be a good boy. (in a hushed tone) psst! Adam, Jeff, & Ed. My gut instinct says that your clothing store won't work. I don't think people will go out of their way to shop at only one location. It needs to be a shopping destination with several retail choices. My 2 cents.
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    Alexian Lofts used to be the old Mercado Del Sol (long and storied history). If you thought it is cool now, you would have loved it before they came in and carpeted over the fantastic wood flooring, and sheetrocked over the old brick. My friends that live there, say that the trains don't bother them. Another real (not pseudo) loft is Dakota Lofts in the warehouse district. Hurry up and visit that area befor they tear down the 100 year old buildings, and replace it with uglyness.
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    Read all about it. http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/news/011205_local_ifest.html I'm glad it's back downtown, the Reliant Center parking lot was a horrible choice.
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    Midtown already has a dedicated police presence. Midtowners pay an additional tax to fund the various projects . . . street scaping, period lighting fixtures, benches, parks, security etc. Check out the district's web site for more info. http://www.houstonmidtown.com/
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    Midtowncoog, I'm not short-sighted, I'm just reporting what I've read. . . don't shoot the dammed messenger! The point I'm making is that there is crime everywhere. I live in Midtown, and I'm just thankful that we don't have any serious crimes . . .just stolen plants & Christmas decorations. That! . . . I can live with.
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    Yes, there's crime in Midtown . . . but there's crime in the Woodlands too. Many Woodland, and other well-to-do suburban parents are too focused on their careers . . . spend too much time on their commutes, that they have very little time with their kids. I've seen many stories/studies on this phenomenon. Both parents are pressured to excell in their careers to support their lavish homes/lifestyle, that they have little time with their kids. Parents compensate their lack of time with their kids, that they lavish them with fancy cars and expensive toys. Young kids (lacking proper adult guidance) many times end up commiting petty crimes. Isn't it curious that your typical pipe-bomb maker is a white suburban teen male? Remember the Kingwood girls?
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    At least I haven't seen that skinny Vietnames drug addict lately. I had witnessed him sneaking into and stealing items from open garages . . . called HPD both times, but he was gone by the time they responded. The officers seem to know him well. (BTW, I'm Vietnamese so I'm within the bounds of political correctness when I say "skinny Vietnamese".)
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