Motorcade Motors through Highland Park

From a FrontBurnervian in the field:

There was a very tight motorcade ­ of three Suburbans with nice-looking men in sunglasses guarding the doors with big fancy guns, ­ rolling through Highland Park today around 1 p.m. Any idea who’s in town???

What, You Were Planning to Miss Jackie Mason?

If you’re into political incorrectness and laughing a lot, you really should check out Jackie Mason when he appears Nov. 18 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. An old-school comedian who calls himself The Ultimate Jew, Mason delivers straight-from-the-shoulder social commentary that often lands him in hot water. One of the sponsors of Mason’s local appearance is Sparkman/Hillcrest, the funeral home and memorial park. Must be a joke there someplace.

Eric Lindros Retires, Gives $5 Million

I’m on the live conference call right now listening to Eric Lindros retire. He’s just donated $5 million to the London Health Sciences Center in London, Ontario. That is the medical facility (say: organ-I-za-tion) that put his Humpty-Dumpty-body back together so many times. It’s the largest donation ever given by a Canadian athlete.

Update: Money quote so far. When asked what he’d have done differently in his career: “I might have practiced stickhandling with my head up a little more.” Update: It’s over. He’s not coming back. He’s going skiing. Eric will most likely become an ombudsman for the NHLPA. I’m sure all management and owners are thrilled a-boot this.

If You Want Your Biz Professional Butt On TV, Leave Now

So says this helpful tip that has been sitting in my e-mail box all day, but that I’m just now seeing. Details from a helpful FBvian:

Wanted to let you know, CNBC Fast Money will at N9NE steakhouse today staging a high-energy bar scene of “business executives” for a live shot. A complimentary cocktail will be offered to those who attend and are in the proper attire.

• What: Live shot for CNBC Fast Money
• When: Today, Thursday, November 8
• Time: 4:20pm – arrival
• 4:45pm – 5pm – filming
• Where: N9NE Steakhouse (3090 Olive Street in Victory Park)
• Dress: Business professional

The Trinity Is the Bloggiest Place in the Country

An alert FBvian lets us know that more bytes were posted about the recent referendum than anything else in the country (location-wise). Says so right here.

We Prefer Pop to Joe

In trying to keep my finger on the pulse of our city’s caffeine consumers (yawn), I stumbled across this. Survey says we rank No. 2 for most cola consumption, but we are No. 1 for least coffee consumption. (Clearly no one asked me, or the 15 people I wait in line with every day at the Einstein’s on Mockingbird.) We also eschew energy drinks and chocolate.

Third Thursday In November Is Rapidly Approaching

And that means one thing: Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé! Good times and wine for all when the new shipment is uncorked at the annual Beaujolais Wine Festival. This year the festivities will be held at the World Trade Center and the master of ceremonies will be oenophile and weather god, Troy Dungan. (The event always has a great silent auction.) Anywhoo, click here for details and tickets.

Craig’s Lister from DFW Digs Chicks with Braces

Our friends over at the blog for Park Cities People have stumbled across a Craig’s List ad that reads a little creepy. I wonder if this is someone playing a joke on a friend (or enemy). Not that there’s anything wrong with women who have braces. But should this guy be dating someone 17?

Where Does One Get a Petri Dish in Dallas?

Perhaps you are like me. Perhaps you have school-aged children whose science fair projects are due — soon! Perhaps you are wondering what experiment you are — I mean, your kid is going to do. And perhaps you just learned, as I did, that the Science Projects Store on TI Boulevard is closing its doors for good this Friday and is sold out of petri dishes (and other materials).

So, uh, where would you go to find petri dishes and agar?

Stephanie Quadri Attacks Winspear Opera House

The staff used the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts‘ preview center for its weekly editorial meeting this morning. After the DCPA officials left us alone, Stephanie turned into Godzilla and laid waste to the wee models of the buildings. But she did it with a smile. Bonus: my new favorite web cam (if you have the right browser).

The DBJ Misses Glenn Hunter, But Not Really

Like a body’s immune system adapting to and accepting a new organ or tissue, FrontBurner (and D HQ) has formally welcomed DallasCEO editor Glenn Hunter. Similarly, like phantom pains amputees feel when they lose an arm or a leg, Glenn’s former co-workers at the Dallas Business Journal miss him but have forced themselves to move on. After the jump, a recap of the HazMat’s clean-out of Glenn’s old office … with pictures.

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‘Sup with the SUPs?

Just in case you a) didn’t know, or b) wondered if we didn’t know, Deep Ellum is the topic du jour at City Hall, as several bars are having to defend their Special Use Permits. I could go on and on about the complex issue, or I could just link to Sam Machkovech’s plea for action or to the exhaustive research and updates that Wilonsky has worked on this morning and yesterday. Links, it is.

Inspector of Hides Now Inspecting Want Ads

I know, I know. It’s yet another post about Prop 10, the recently passed measure to abolish the constitutional authority of an inspector of hides and animals. I just want to thank DMN writer Eric Aasen for his mini-profile of the current inspector Jeff McMeans. Aasen gives a bit more background on the office than I have the past couple of days, including a Web site I wish I’d known about earlier so I could have given it more publicity: Votenoprop10.org. In particular, I love this part of the story, which is near the end of it, so, you know, spoiler alert:

Mr. McMeans, 42, ran for county hide and animal inspector because he figured it would earn him name recognition if he were to run for another office someday.
Some years, he faced opponents, including a magician. But Mr. McMeans never lost a race.

I only hope CSPAN can find archival footage of the debate between McMeans, an attorney, and the magician. Government gold, right there.

Meet Alibaster Abthernabther

A couple days ago, I shared one of my favorite letters ever from a reader, from a guy named Alibaster Abthernabther. Today, I learned the chap has his own blog (natch). Great entry this morning about the Cherry Pit, the Duncanville swinger’s club. Check it out.

People Who Read Preston Hollow People

This morning I sipped my copy and perused Preston Hollow People even though I’m not one. I live 22 houses away from Preston Hollow and the good folks upstairs haven’t published Midway Hollow, A Treasure To Keep, People yet. Anywhoo, I enjoyed reading “A Day in the Life of Trash”, Krista Nightengale’s recycling tale of Fred the plastic orange pumpkin. It’s a beaut. Recycling cynics beware. (Photo: Jeremy Chesnutt)

Leading Off

1) Oh my God, the nanny virus is spreading.

2) The Cherry Pit will, as is their apparent modus operandi, not go quietly into that good night. And good on them. The town’s actions smell of a bill of attainder.

3) [Stone Phillips voice] Patio furniture: Innocent outdoor furnishing, or a deadly killer?