DJ V Lawrence

At first, I didn't see any point in having any zoning in Houston, but then I saw this earlier today... http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4717463.html It's the article on where they're planning on doing a crackdown on SOBs (the PG term for those kinds of businesses on HAIF). The article clearly states where those kinds of businesses are not supposed to be established, but it doesn't state where they CAN be located. It'd probably be smart if the city and those types of businesses worked a deal and said "hey, this particular area will be designated for those kinds of clubs, and we'll assist with the move, and those that stay in the current spots will be shut down." (Not sure if this part's related) I also think that zoning or no zoning, the city needs to help assist Midtown developers more with revitalizing that area by not having so many codes and restrictions on new developments there i.e. high-rises, new restaurants along Main, etc.

They definately have the team to go past .500 for the first time with this schedule. If they don't, I thinkMcNair's gonna go mental and go on a spending spree.

MidtownCoog just proved my point there. Musicman, I don't know the answer to that. But if we all agree that "nappy" could mean any busted hairstyle from any race, how was what Imus said "racist"? And isn't Imus the lead rapper from Nappy Roots?

Should have traded Bonzi when we had the chance..

I think the word "Ho" is sexist and offensive when you're describing someone. I find it racist though that society has deemed that only black people can be considered "nappy-headed." I don't get it. I think if there were a Nappy Olympics, Imus would win the gold medal hands down. That hair's like whoa. If I were the network exec, I'd give Imus a 2 week suspension for everytime I saw his picture on Yahoo, with fear of public backlash for "facial neglect", and I'd tell him to stay behind the mic and away from cameras to protect America. As a brotha, I'm just keepin' it real.

Thanx Lemme fix that...

A quick report on the schedule... http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports...nt/4705705.html Now the schedule... August Sat. 11 BEARS 7:00 PM SportsRadio 610 KTRK - TV Sat. 18 @ Cardinals 7:00 PM SportsRadio 610 KTRK-TV Sat. 25 COWBOYS 7:00 PM SportsRadio 610 KTRK-TV Thu. 30 @ Buccaneers 7:00 PM SportsRadio 610 KTRK-TV 2007 Regular Season Schedule September Sun. 9 CHIEFS 12:00 PM SportsRadio 610 CBS Sun. 16 @ Panthers 12:00 PM SportsRadio 610 CBS Sun. 23 COLTS 12:00 PM SportsRadio 610 CBS Sun. 30 @ Falcons 12:00 PM SportsRadio 610 CBS October Sun. 7 DOLPHINS 12:00 PM SportsRadio 610 CBS Sun. 14 @ Jaguars 12:00 PM SportsRadio 610 CBS Sun. 21 TITANS 12:00 PM SportsRadio 610 CBS Sun. 28 @ Chargers 3:05 PM SportsRadio 610 CBS November Sun. 4 @ Raiders 3:15 PM SportsRadio 610 CBS Sun 11 BYE WEEK Sun. 18 SAINTS 12:00 PM SportsRadio 610 Fox Sun. 25 @ Browns 12:00 PM SportsRadio 610 CBS December Sun. 2 @ Titans 12:00 PM SportsRadio 610 CBS Sun. 9 BUCCANEERS 12:00 PM SportsRadio610 Fox Thu. 13 BRONCOS 7:15 PM SportsRadio 610 NFL Network Sun. 23 @ Colts 12:00 PM SportsRadio 610 CBS Sun. 30 JAGUARS 12:00 PM SportsRadio 610 CBS

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The team least likely to get a new stadiumare the Revolution, but even they are currently negotiating with the city of Boston to build in or near city limits. If they get a deal done, that could mean that EVERY MLS team has a real soccer stadium to play in within the next five years..in other words, no more football lines on some of the fields, more of a soccer environment at stadiums, and each team is able to make a profit each season. Even Chivas USA are talking about building a stadium for themselves and moving out of LA Galaxy's Home Depot Center.

DC United's new stadium will be 27,000. Also, Toronto's current stadium is at 20,000 seats, but there's already rumors of expanding it well over 30,000 because the games are already sold out.

None whatsoever. It's safe to assume that the location of the stadium (Downtown, another part of Houston, Pearland, Sugarland) would directly affect the design and size of the stadium. If it's near the center of the city, it will probably be one of the biggest soccer stadiums in America. If it's in Pearland or Sugarland, we can expect it to be around 20,000 seats, and to accomodate high school football. We can also assume that the day that they announce that a location has been agreed upon will probably be the day that we see the first rough-draft renderings. Seeing that this would be the first stadium built with the German league helping out on design, we can expect this to be a stand-out stadium in America.

A few quotes I recently found on the net... Drayton McClane, the owner of the Astros, was shown on Channel 2 saying he was in favor of this location and that he was trying to get a parking structure built to replace those spots. ----- "We want to keep them," he said. "We'd like them to be in a central location. And we've looked constructively at various different venues if this stadium doesn't work out." Mayor Bill White at the Dynamo game last night, who was with former President Bush. Quoted from Channel 13. I think it's safe to say that negotiations are currently going on as we speak. Houston is the hands-down first choice for where the new stadium should be, with Pearland and Sugarland being fail-safe 2nd and 3rd options to insure that if it's not in Houston, they're still in the Houston-area. Lastly, check this out: http://www.khou.com/sports/dynamos/stories...m.2707360c.html A recent Ch. 11 story on the downtown soccer stadium possibility. Sounds like it's gaining positive momentum.

I agree. You'll also notice that event parking is much higher than on a normal day.

When in doubt, Go Dynamo Seriously, I do think both teams will improve. Besides, Rockets are a 1/2 game behind the Jazz, and jobs will be on the line soon if the Astros aren't able to turn things around within the next 5 games. Particularly Brad Lidge.

That's a good question. Perhaps another question is "where is the money going from Downtown parking spaces?" I'm not sure how the public-private sectors work in terms of parking garages Downtown, but the only undebatable fact here is that you normally won't find free parking Downtown unless you really know where to look.

I really suggest you watch the interview. It seems that people that don't like FoxNews enjoy the video more that anyone

BTW, Olbermann named Geraldo the first-ever "Best Person in the World"

I never said anything about getting rid or selling garages themselves. What I'm saying is that we convert surface lots within Downtown that are normally used for MMP events into parking garages. And if there's enough spaces within those garages to accomodate the events at MMP, the other surface lots at a farther proximity could be sold for development. If not, then leave them as is. I don't know any exact numbers or figures. What I do know is that if hundreds of cars are paying $10 per parking space, someone's getting paid. And if it's the City of Houston that owns the land, then it's the City recieving the money. Sounds reasonable. I think the Discovery Green underground parking is primarily for GRB and the park itself, but yeah, people will park there if neccesary if it's convenient and within proximity. No debate there:) I'ma chill tonight, since tommorow's Easter and the opening game. But still, Main Street is the highest promoted party area in Houston.

In case you missed it, check this out... Video of the debate 2 teenage girls in Virginia were killed by a drunk driver, who was later found out to be an illegal immigrant. A debate got a little heated over whether this story is about drunk driving or illegal immigration. O'Reilly said it's a story on immigration, whereas Rivera says it about drunk drining. Who do you agree with?

Event parking in city-owned spaces = guaranteed revenue. A parking garage built on a current surface lot = more spaces available on a confined space to recieve revenue from. What I'm saying is that since the City of Houston already makes a profit on some surface lots around MMP for Astros events, they could convert some of that into parking garages to conserve space so the lots on the other side of 59 from MMP could be used solely for the soccer/concert stadium events and developments after parking plans were situated I know the Toyota Center garage doesn't hold all the cars; I went to a Rockets game last week and we parked in a surface lot across the street. Discovery Green/Pavillions currently aren't used for Rockets events because both places (some of those blocks were surface lots prior) are under construction. The way Toyota Center fans are parking now are probably how they will park after both projects are completed. Main Street is still the main clubbing street in Houston, and Houston will be sure to promote Pavillons as an entertainment center once it's complete.

I can understand the University of Rutgers being offended by what Imus said, but it didn't sound racist; it's just flat-out insulting. Either way, I've never heard his show, and there's no point in this staying in the news after this weekend IMO.

The Astros wouldn't purchase any land here. The City Of Houston owns some of the surface lots within proximity to MMP. What I'm saying is that the City Of Houston build a garage on one of those surface lots strickly for MMP events (perhaps designated spots for season-ticket holders), with a financial plan to have the garage make a profit for the city. Perhaps the "Stros and Houston could come up with a deal where the designated parking space would be included in season-ticket package if need-be. I'm saying that they build soccer parking spaces on the same side of 59 as the soccer stadium, not in Downtown. Also, if spaces normally used for Astros games and GRB would not be needed as much because of the new spaces available via parking garages and Discovery Green, why keep them as surface lots? Why not sell the land after the garages and Park are completed? That would just be more profit for the city. Discovery Green will not be used for Toyota Center; they already have a parking garage and surface lots on their side of Hiltons America. There's also a parking garage being built for Pavillions, so that will not be the primary place to park for that either. The parking spaces at Discovery Green will mainly be for the park, GRB, Hiltns America, and perhaps a few Astros fans if other surface lots no longer exist. It would help to be a part of the process. There's a couple nice lofts popping up here and there in that area, but not much else but run-down buildings overlooking the Astros parking spaces on that side of the freeway. I'd rather have a pedestrian-friendly soccer stadium there than a neighborhood of abandoned buildings if I were a developer. Don't have to. But there's spots throughout Houston that have post-game parties for Dynamo, and I thought it was okay to mention the word "party" because Main Street Square and Pavillions will be Downtown; the area where Houston's looking to promote as the designated entertainment/clubbing areas.

I think you're making a mistake on proximity. The Rockets are not in proximity to share a parking garage with the Astros, and even if they were, the Rockets have their own garage already. Secondly, even if Dynamo and Astros were in proximity, it'd be unlikely that they could use the same garage because their schedules overlap. What would happen when both teams are playing on the same day/night? The idea is to keep both parking options seperate, where Dynamo fans park on one side of 59, and Astros fans are encouraged to park on the other. The only way that could happen is if a garage were built for the 'Stros within Downtown, and parking options were made for Dynamo fans on their side of the freeway.

I take it you think what I said was unrealistic. Which parts?

Personally, I think a parking garage would be ideal in this situation for the Astros, and surface parking for Dynamo on the other side of the freeway. The Astros have 81 games a season at MMP, so it could be a good investment for a grage for MMP events to be built at a current Astros surface lot (I think most surface lots near MMP are owned by the city, but I'm not sure. Could someone confirm that?) The city could get some extra money from paid parking there, plus pursue selling current surface lots to developers looking to invest downtown, since those spaces wouldn't be a neccesity anymore. Also remember that the new Downtown Park will also have underground parking. Houston Dynamo are the only team in Houston other than the Texans with a pre-game tailgate party from fans before the games, and that could be used as an advantage in the Warehouse District. If built there, the idea from the city/Dynamo should be to build out and redevelop the area of the Warehouse District; not into Downtown. That should be left to the 'Stros. Now the after-game parties could be Downtown, perhaps.