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by Slappy the Wang
Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:46 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: The Future of Crown Center
Replies: 175
Views: 52825

Re: The Future of Crown Center

PumpkinStalker wrote: Franklin Covey to be replaced with Sportibles sports memorabillia. Function junction is currenty expanding.
Those two sentences of "jubilation" are exactly why I don't go there anymore. 
by Slappy the Wang
Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:54 pm
Forum: Kansas City Scene
Topic: El-Jay's
Replies: 46
Views: 6238

Re: El-Jay's

The last few times I've been, there were fewer than three customers sitting and probably less than 4 walk-ins during the hour I stayed.  Great place for a Hookah bar though.
by Slappy the Wang
Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need to find a Guy Fawkes mask ASAP
Replies: 6
Views: 1831

Re: Need to find a Guy Fawkes mask ASAP

Anyone know where I can get an L. Ron Hubbard mask...asap?
by Slappy the Wang
Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:26 am
Forum: North of the River
Topic: Cafe Italia Closes
Replies: 12
Views: 3860

Re: Cafe Italia Closes

I believe the propper pronunciation of the place was "Ka-Fay Eye-Tal-Ya."  Place was equal to a pack of Martha Gooch noodles and a bottle of Ragu...in my opinion.
by Slappy the Wang
Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:39 pm
Forum: Kansas City Scene
Topic: the farmhouse
Replies: 62
Views: 10852

Re: the farmhouse

This joint at 14:59 yet?
by Slappy the Wang
Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:03 am
Forum: North of the River
Topic: Cafe Italia Closes
Replies: 12
Views: 3860

Re: Cafe Italia Closes

I'm a northlander and I didn't care for the place.  As you guys know, many Kansas Citians are neighborhood-driven, almost to fault.  I think Cafe Italia survived as long as it did because there weren't a lot of options.  Now that we've developed so many newer/better offerings Cafe Italia finally die...
by Slappy the Wang
Fri Jul 10, 2009 12:35 pm
Forum: Urban Living
Topic: Burning ordinances and such
Replies: 21
Views: 8455

Re: Burning ordinances and such

Get a 55 gallon drum and burn til you're tired.
by Slappy the Wang
Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What can we do for Green. . .
Replies: 557
Views: 93939

Re: What can we do for Green. . .

I'm all for the environment, and perhaps legislative action encouraging action, but the current economy is not the best petrie dish for this experiment.  Undoubtedly, costs will rise across the board, thus discouraging any perceived benefits the stimulus may induce.  The earth is millions of years o...
by Slappy the Wang
Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:46 pm
Forum: Kansas City Transportation
Topic: Cities Lose Out on Road Funds From Federal Stimulus
Replies: 3
Views: 825

Re: Cities Lose Out on Road Funds From Federal Stimulus

Not to mention the transportation bill in Congress will likely eliminate the Federal pot of money that has historically supplemented state DOT's.  Basically, roads will be in disrepair for many years to come.  Anyone know what time the train arrives?
by Slappy the Wang
Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:11 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: OFFICIAL - Loews Convention Hotel (formerly Hyatt)
Replies: 3322
Views: 741225

Re: Convention hotel proposal for P&L building (and surrounding block)

The convention business is NOT thriving.  Of course this is probably due to the overall economic climate, but in the longer view continued high energy  prices and their effect on travel costs will continue to impact the business.  It has always seemed more than coincidence to me that Kansas City's ...
by Slappy the Wang
Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:40 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: OFFICIAL - Loews Convention Hotel (formerly Hyatt)
Replies: 3322
Views: 741225

Re: Convention hotel proposal for P&L building (and surrounding block)

We all love KC, but can we take a neutral step back and look at what our competition has to offer that we don't....a wide variety of experiences.  Some have mountains, beaches, desert scapes, indiginous foods, unique and famous neighborhoods, infamous histories of wild parties, scenic views and movi...
by Slappy the Wang
Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:48 am
Forum: Downtown
Topic: OFFICIAL - Loews Convention Hotel (formerly Hyatt)
Replies: 3322
Views: 741225

Re: Convention hotel proposal for P&L building (and surrounding block)

The biggest issue will be financing this beast.  For the past decade similar facilities have been erected with municipalities financing/owning the lion's share of the debt/risk.  KC is in no condition to bite this off.  It's a great idea, but I hope some our resident shutterbugs are on-site when it ...
by Slappy the Wang
Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:03 am
Forum: Downtown
Topic: Shoppers Parkade may be demolished
Replies: 228
Views: 31161

Re: Shoppers Parkade may be demolished

I've got a good, safe rule of thumb.  Just assume that all citizens expect bright, innovative, and progressive city planning.  Just assume that nobody expecects lazy, dull, and regressive city planning.  ie, surface parking lots.  The I expect you should expect some severe disappoinment. Shopper's ...
by Slappy the Wang
Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Forum Announcements & Suggestions
Topic: The Future of KCRag *Vote*
Replies: 22
Views: 6607

Re: The Future of KCRag *Vote*

I'd like to see a Darva Conger sub-forum.
by Slappy the Wang
Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:51 pm
Forum: General Kansas City
Topic: Kansas City featured in new Comic Book Series!
Replies: 3
Views: 913

Re: Kansas City featured in new Comic Book Series!

You could do for the Crossroads what Malcom and Eddy did for Westport.
by Slappy the Wang
Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ONGOING: The Obama Administration
Replies: 628
Views: 80451

Re: ONGOING: The Obama Administration

I thought you guys might enjoy this.... 11 Most Expensive Catastrophes in History # 11. Titanic - $150 Million The sinking of the Titanic is possibly the most famous accident in the world. But it barely makes our list of top 11 most expensive. On April 15, 1912, the Titanic sank on its maiden voyage...
by Slappy the Wang
Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Economy ----> Moving Forward
Replies: 12
Views: 4560

Re: Economy ----> Moving Forward

No way.  The effects of the bad economy are merely amore pronounced version of what we saw post 911.  Nothing happened for months, then the nation just decided to get on with its life.  The same is currently happening.  Lousy news for months and firms are simply recognizing the new/current reality. ...
by Slappy the Wang
Mon Apr 06, 2009 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Economy ----> Moving Forward
Replies: 12
Views: 4560

Economy ----> Moving Forward

WOW!  The past few weeks have presented an unexpected turn for my biz (commercial/urban construction).  Many of the tire kickers from 2008 are coming back to the plate and are ready to progress their projects.  This is incredible and they're coming in droves.  Just when I thought I should get a rope...
by Slappy the Wang
Thu Mar 19, 2009 2:59 pm
Forum: General Kansas City
Topic: Kansas City telephone exchange names
Replies: 38
Views: 15881

Re: Kansas City telephone exchange names

"Home need a little repair?"

"Caw"

Westport 1-7100
by Slappy the Wang
Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ONGOING: The Obama Administration
Replies: 628
Views: 80451

Re: ONGOING: The Obama Administration

This whole thing was predicted ten years ago by the freaking New York Times... http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.h ... gewanted=1