Fringe
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There's been on in Sugar Land for several years now. They're okay but I'm more of a Popeye's person.
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If Architecture Students Ruled The World: Galveston
Fringe replied to TheNiche's topic in Galveston and the Gulf Islands
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Oh well. We may not have an amusement park but we have more massage parlors!
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I suspect it's only a matter of time before everyone in the Heights has malaria.
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LOL. Maybe they just are not attracted to you because it's definitely not localized. Worse it's been all year at my house in Sugar Land and at work in the Rice U area. Even getting attacked in the middle of the day.
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Again I have no idea what kind of system they had or if they even had an OS&Y valve or another type like a Post Indicator Valve (PIV). They could have even had interior sectional valves that would allow them to close off just one area. I can't wait for the official report but I'm sure that won't come our until after the trial. (If it goes to court).
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Depends on the system. The fire code allows control valves in some systems to be secured with only a chain and lock. It would depend on the type of fire alarm system they have in place to determine if there were tamper switches that actually sent a signal. Even then it would only be a trouble signal which a lot of people tend to ignore. Especially if the fire panel is located in a closed room.
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I agree. Probably a former disgruntled employee who knew where the shut off valve was located. Would love to see the fire marshal's report . If the valve was closed it would have been obvious and immediately raised suspicion. That would certainly explain how the fire burned out of control. Even a poorly designed system should have at least contained the fire.
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Rice was here in 1980?
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Think I'm going to go down and protest against the protesters.
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You forgot "elevated".
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Great photoshopping though.
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They make quick response heads and if the system was properly designed it would have easily handled the fire. I smell a lawsuit.
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If it was sprinkled it makes me wonder if the fire started on the roof? Wonder if they were having any work down? In which case sprinklers would not have helped. Otherwise even if the sprinklers were ineffective putting the fire out they would have at the very least controlled the fire.
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I agree. That is some really good stuff? Tried his wings yet? They are so good but so hot you will cry.
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They report they went defensive on arrival so it must have taken off really quick. Guess they didn't have a automatic sprinkler system. I'll bet their next store does.
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Apparently she just stepped right out in front of the car. Feel sorry for her but when jogging or for that matter cycling, you should not be plugged into an ipod. It's distracting and you need all your senses to be alert.
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Great thread to resurrect. As far as restaurants I have to go with Escalante's. I like that they give you a side dish of meat, onions and peppers that you can add to the queso according to your preference. (I hate onions in my queso). I keep it simple at home and make it with the HEB Queso Blanco cheese. It"s like white Velvetta with some spices already added . Heat and mix in a small amount of milk to make it creamier and throw in a bunch of sliced jalapenos. (I like it muy caliente). If it's around Hatch chili time I will use those instead of jalapenos. .
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Those are some fabulous night time shots.
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I agree. Four or five stories is what I would call a midrise. And just because there are similar atrocities all over Houston, that doesn't make this one right. Still, as I said before, this is Houston and what can you do?
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All joking aside I agree it is a stupid place for a high rise, but that's Houston for you.
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I'm sure it's only a matter of time because of all the development along the Grand Parkway.
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Will be interesting to see what becomes of the property. Link
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So now it's apartments. I was hoping for a low income housing project but I guess this is the next best thing.
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Invest in a liquor store. When times get tough people seem to drink more.
