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i couldn't find a thread for this annual event, so here we go:

http://www.westeighteenthstreet.com/ and http://myspace.com/west18thstreetfashionshow

a must for crossroads enthusiasts. this year they're selling VIP tickets.

chrizow wrote: i don't understand why thousands of people go to Royals games...

the only positive experience i've ever had in Kemper was a monster truck show in 1986.

i'm sure you can explain this apparent contradiction?

I have read people claiming that Ethanol is counter-productive because it takes more petro-energy to produce than it saves and I have read counterstatements saying that is totally false and based on faulty assumptions.  Hard to know what to believe as a non-petro engineer, since there are so many p...

there is a KU bar in LA.

elextendo wrote: Vermont has NO billboards..EYE POLLUTION

i'm down with that. i have driven the length of vermont and it really does make for a much more pleasing trip.

chrizow wrote: sadly i am not, but i hear that ... The Boy With the Thorn in His Side ... will be there...

that's me.

Houlihan's food is the real deal.  Their fish tacos and potato soup are very tasty.  Good service too! there was a story on NPR about houlihan's awhile back... they're small and can "reinvent" themselves pretty easy. the fresher food thing was a recent makeover, as well as the standard de...

That skybus offer is awesome, but there is a catch. I was looking to fly to Columbus, and I have to fly out of KCI at 10:30 pm and arrive in Columbus at 1 am! we're going to take a cab to our downtown columbus hotel and take a city bus back to the airport for our departure. it's cheaper than rentin...

Speaking of alternative fixed guideway options, what sort of effect will KC sizeable hills have on rail speed? Especially light rail vs. streetcar vs. ULR?  If these trains are running at grade, subject to stop and go lighting, is it possible they will move SLOWER than a bus?  I am sure the enginee...

it is respected nationwide. well respected program, considered top 5 in the country, behind some east coast powerhouses and a couple le cordon bleu programs. got my associates there, helluva good program, and the chefs association in kc is the best chapter in the country in terms of membership and ...

who's going tonight?

maybe they'll go non-smoking, improve the bathroom, and leave it a dive? wishful thinking?

KCMax wrote: Chastain recognizes the right angle turn may not be feasible...

it's true that heavy rail trains do not make right angle turns, but streetcars (even the modern ones) obviously do.

slow news day, huh? http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/119019.html Vision Metcalf opens up shop on MySpace Hundreds of local MySpace users received a special request this month. Vision Metcalf of Overland Park wanted to be their friend. Overland Park is conducting a 16-month process to create a new...

so where's the picture of the tramp?

KCPowercat wrote: how so?  Talking on other sites with Memphis residents I'm not getting that vibe.....are there a lot of residential units downtown?  I know Beale St. is pretty cool but is there anything else...crossroads areas?  River market area? type things?

let me get back to you on that...

KCPowercat wrote: Jayhawk Bar & Grill - 1915 Main

this is the old dixie belle... sounds like hooters is out?

i guess people are eating carbs again.

a friend of mine was just there last month and said memphis is "3 years ahead of KC" as far as downtown redevelopment goes. he lives downtown here and i trust his opinion. i have personally never been, but am curious since i have a thing about mid-sized cities. i usually hit tripadvisor.co...

mike sanders will be on up-to-date tomorrow, and there will be also be a segment dedicated to this issue specifically.

http://www.kcur.org/uptodate.html