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    METRORail University Line

    in Traffic and Transportation

    Posted · Edited by Andrew Broadfoot

    Some random HAIFer said that they visited a METRO stand for earth day and he apparently was told that METRO has a "plan" for building the university.

    Other than that, no good news in years about the line. I wouldn't hold my breath unfortunately.

    Thanks for that info. I hope they get their route sorted out and move forward.

    What Is Holding Downtown Down

    in General Houston Discussions

    Posted

    What downtown should do first is to get retail up at the surface by taking out the tunnels, but I doubt that would happen.

    what if they converted the tunnel system into a subway system? pretty far out and i think its too compact of an area to work efficiently, but then again i doubt theyre going to ever close off tunnel system either. (supposably Dallas is trying to close their tunnel system to bring more pedestrian activity up to street level).

    They could use a whole network of golf carts. :)

    William P. Hobby Airport

    in Planes

    Posted

    I flew on the Continental ATR-42 out of Hobby to IAH several times as well as the Embrear 120 out of EFD to IAH. The terminal at EFD looked like two mobile homes stuck together. Years before this there was a dedicated Continental DC9 that flew from HOU to IAH called Houston Proud I believe. There should be some pictures on the web. While we are here, anyone remember the old Clear Lake metro port? Metro Airlines Twin Otter service to IAH?

    Downtown Tourism Bus

    in Traffic and Transportation

    Posted

    what do you shoot? APS-C or full frame? When I was APS-C I really enjoyed the Sigma 10-20/f3.5 EX DC HSM ($649.99).

    I shoot APS with my humble little Sony 55. I'm leaning towards the sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6, but I'm waffling again. I'd like a faster lens at night, but not willing to pay more then $500 for a lens.

    Then again, I still have 2 or three more lenses to buy before I think my collection is complete.

    Ah, your a Sony shooter as well. Nice! When I had the A700's I bought the 10-20/4-5.6 but eventually got the 3.5. After the upgrade I would say I liked the 3.5 much better. Plus a little brighter framing subject matter up at night. It's a shame I didn't know you we're a Sony shooter. I sold 1 A700, one A77 kit, my 10-20/f3.5 and 10fish. When the weather cools down we will have to do some shooting around town!

    Downtown Tourism Bus

    in Traffic and Transportation

    Posted

    What lens would that be?

    I've been eyeing the tamron 10-24mm.

    Don't have the magazine in front of me, but also looking at something from sigma that has something similar.

    what do you shoot? APS-C or full frame? When I was APS-C I really enjoyed the Sigma 10-20/f3.5 EX DC HSM ($649.99).

    United Airlines

    in Planes

    Posted · Edited by Andrew Broadfoot

    Emirates has a big advantage. Their government pays for their fuel. United spend $7 billion for fuel last year. Emirates, Qatar, and Ethiad are a big threat. Emirates ordered 100 777-300ER they are ready to compete. If our government paid for fuel to US carriers, you would not see bag fees.
    Who cares who payed for their fuel. If it brings competition that translates to cheaper fares for the consumer bring it on! :) And if our government subsidized our airline costs the balance would have to come from somewhere and we would ultimately foot the bill through taxes. In the end, we are a capitalists nation and the more profit you can squeeze out of a product the better return for the share holders and whatnot. So I don't believe that the government offsetting some of the operating cost for our airlines would translate to lower fares for us in this day and time.

    Midtown Court Developments

    in Midtown

    Posted

    Hipster

    hip-sturn. One who possesses tastes, social attitudes, and opinions deemed cool by the cool. The Hipster walks among the masses in daily life but is not a part of them and shuns or reduces to kitsch anything held dear by the mainstream. A Hipster ideally possesses no more than 2% body fat.

    Sort of like a lemming?

    William P. Hobby Airport

    in Planes

    Posted

    All the network airlines including in Europe have the biggest threat from Emirates, Qatar, and Ethiad Airlines. Their government pays for their fuel, which give them an advantage. Delta last year spent 8 billion dollars on fuel, their highest cost. Lufthansa Airlines is protesting Emirates wants more slots at the new Berlin Airport because they will not give LH more slots at Dubai. WN does not even compare to these airlines in the middle east. That is a whole different page they are still considered the cattle car. You can find more information on flyertalk.com if you are a frequent flyer.
    I'm guessing you we're trying to make an example here with UA/WN? I guess one thing I could take from this is that Hobby would be somewhat safe from a situation like EY/EK/QR taking the wind out HOU's international sails.
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