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by mlind
Wed Jun 29, 2011 4:56 pm
Forum: Kansas City Scene
Topic: Perkins closing
Replies: 7
Views: 2551

Re: Perkins closing

I read that when Marie Callendars closed, it was very abrupt and people who were dining were told to get up and leave right away.
by mlind
Fri Jun 10, 2011 1:33 pm
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: Bakery/restaurant redevelopment for midtown Katz
Replies: 144
Views: 29680

Re: Bakery/restaurant redevelopment for midtown Katz

mean wrote: I can't think of anything that would be a good fit there. Too small to be a Target or similar. Probably too complicated / expensive to convert to a full service restaurant. Damn shame. Love the building.
Walmart is planning to open small stores.
by mlind
Fri May 27, 2011 11:34 am
Forum: Out of Town Talk
Topic: Seattle and Portland trip
Replies: 51
Views: 15482

Re: Seattle and Portland trip

hmmm...i've been doing touristy stuff lately, i visited the Empire State Building observation deck for instance - - being open air, it rules. I went to the upper observation area which is more $ and is enclosed, and it was rather MEH. anyone have any opinions regarding the Columbia Center vs Space ...
by mlind
Thu May 26, 2011 12:28 pm
Forum: Out of Town Talk
Topic: Seattle and Portland trip
Replies: 51
Views: 15482

Re: Seattle and Portland trip

I've always wanted to take the underground Seattle tour.  It's supposed to be very interesting.
by mlind
Wed May 25, 2011 11:39 am
Forum: Out of Town Talk
Topic: Seattle and Portland trip
Replies: 51
Views: 15482

Re: Seattle and Portland trip

You probably don't have time, but I love visiting the San Juan Islands.

Take an umbrella!
by mlind
Tue May 24, 2011 12:10 pm
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: NE Side
Replies: 41
Views: 16503

Re: NE Side

Historically, immigrants, when moving to the US, have congregated where others from their countries of origin live.  One example is the Croatians who lived on Strawberry Hill in KCK.  And 19th century NYC was filled with ethnic enclaves.  Both San Francisco and Oakland still have Chinatowns.  And so...
by mlind
Mon May 23, 2011 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Purchasing a car from an independent seller
Replies: 3
Views: 1686

Re: Purchasing a car from an independent seller

Absolutely go to the DMV website to be sure you have all the necessary forms. 

Also, if you are a AAA member, you can go there to register your car.
by mlind
Mon May 23, 2011 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Rapture
Replies: 51
Views: 8828

Re: The Rapture

I was sitting on my couch on around 7:30pm on May 21 in the SF Bay Area and there was a small earthquake.  Coincidence?
by mlind
Tue May 17, 2011 12:11 pm
Forum: Urban Core
Topic: My New House, Restoration and such
Replies: 433
Views: 76217

Re: My New House, Restoration and such

Images of THE San Francisco Victorian row houses.

http://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&h ... lamo+squar
by mlind
Mon May 16, 2011 3:07 pm
Forum: General Kansas City
Topic: The KCMO School District
Replies: 1091
Views: 263103

Re: The KCMO School District

I think the problem with that manner of viewing our education woes is that "satisfaction" does not reflect the public's ability to assess the education system.  Many evaluate it based upon their experience growing up rather than based on the higher standards imposed upon new generations o...
by mlind
Mon May 16, 2011 1:05 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: Loose Park vs. Penn Valley Park
Replies: 52
Views: 14761

Re: Loose Park vs. Penn Valley Park

Also need an attraction like the rose garden at Loose. Get some weddings in there. The view would be spectacular. You would need a pavilion, preferably something that could be a four season space. I'm thinking of the Worlds Fair pavilion in Forest park. My nephew got married in the botanical garden...
by mlind
Mon May 16, 2011 1:00 pm
Forum: General Kansas City
Topic: The KCMO School District
Replies: 1091
Views: 263103

Re: The KCMO School District

Bad as school lunches are, it may be the only reasonably decent food poor kids get.  And there is a breakfast program for poor kids as well.  And it's free. 
by mlind
Mon May 16, 2011 12:57 pm
Forum: General Kansas City
Topic: The KCMO School District
Replies: 1091
Views: 263103

Re: The KCMO School District

I'm currently watching The Wire on DirectTV.  I missed it on HBO (too cheap).  They are currently showing the season on education in Baltimore.  I know it's exaggerated for dramatic reasons, but the series creator was a reporter for the Baltimore Sun.  Often the problem is not with the individual sc...
by mlind
Thu May 12, 2011 3:02 pm
Forum: General Kansas City
Topic: The KCMO School District
Replies: 1091
Views: 263103

Re: The KCMO School District

by mlind
Thu May 12, 2011 2:58 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: Loose Park vs. Penn Valley Park
Replies: 52
Views: 14761

Re: Loose Park vs. Penn Valley Park

Parks, like the pictures shown of old PVP, were important urban amenities in the 19th & early 20th century. People didn't have the means to travel, so they were a way to spend time in an non-urban environment located within the city. 
by mlind
Wed May 11, 2011 12:08 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: Loose Park vs. Penn Valley Park
Replies: 52
Views: 14761

Re: Loose Park vs. Penn Valley Park

PVP would need amenities to draw people and it needs to be safe.  There is a regional park in the hills behind Berkeley CA.  Mostly hills, but attractions in the flat areas.  Playground, a 'little farm' with animals for kids to see, an environmental center, early 20th century merry-go-round, steam t...
by mlind
Wed May 11, 2011 11:51 am
Forum: General Kansas City
Topic: The KCMO School District
Replies: 1091
Views: 263103

Re: The KCMO School District

KC0KEK wrote: My school used to boil hamburgers. Not sure if that's common practice in schools, but it sure didn't taste very good.
Yuck!
by mlind
Tue May 10, 2011 3:27 pm
Forum: General Kansas City
Topic: The KCMO School District
Replies: 1091
Views: 263103

Re: The KCMO School District

Don't  know if anyone saw this article about a school in Chicago that is banning lunches and snacks brought from home.  http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/ct-met-school-lunch-restrictions-041120110410,0,5869022.story I used to pack lunches for my kids so they would get a good meal ...
by mlind
Tue May 10, 2011 1:15 pm
Forum: Kansas City Transportation
Topic: High Speed Rail
Replies: 299
Views: 39255

Re: High Speed Rail

The money that Florida rejected is being redistributed to other states.  My daughter was looking into taking the Acela from DC to NYC, but it's cheaper to fly.  I looked into booking some travelers on the train from DC to Boston, but the schedule didn't work and it took forever.  I'm a big supporter...
by mlind
Tue May 10, 2011 1:07 pm
Forum: General Kansas City
Topic: The KCMO School District
Replies: 1091
Views: 263103

Re: The KCMO School District

If you can communicate your ideas clearly it shouldn't matter if your spelling is a little off. I know that people's brains are wired in different ways - spelling can be a problem.  When I was in school, we had to memorize addition, subtraction, etc. I can remember mimeographed sheets that were tim...