Articles for August, 2010
Dallas Real Estate News: Still Seeking Jodie Fisher’s Last Commercial Job in Dallas
The Dallas real estate market may be on summer vaca, but I’ve got some cool listings up over at Dallas Dirt. Plus we’re playing games today. Plus the Ritz Carlton Residence Towers folks tell me why the Dallas Business Journal has upped their blood pressure. And of course, I’m still seeking info on Jodie Fisher, former “Girl of the Southwest”, and where she worked in Dallas commercial real estate even as former EDS staffers send the sexy single mom thank-yous.
Where is this pool located?
Kenny Goss Pal George Michael Pinched–Again
Still more DUI-type trouble for singer George Michael, main squeeze of Dallas art-collector guy Kenny Goss. This time the former Wham! star crashed his Range Rover into a London store called Snappy Snaps, apparently a quick-photo shop. I know it’s addictive behavior and tragic and all, but, come on; couldn’t the guy just hire a driver?
Dallas K-2 Ban Is Silly — And a Mite Hysterical
Tod Robberson raises the question: What science supports the City Council’s ban on the alternative marijuana product?
Answer: None.
Dwaine Caraway, who pushed for the ban, opposes reform of liquor laws, and wanted a city-wide dress code, is emerging as the Dallas’s number one Church Lady.
So, About That Rangers Game
As Jeanne mentioned, I was at last night’s game. With that many people in the ballpark using their cell phones, all hopes of actually telling you guys about it real time flew out the window. So today, I will give you bullet points. Let’s jump.
When the State Levels a “Punitive Tax”
Most people don’t pay it. A program intended to make DUI driving too expensive has instead produced 1.2 million scofflaws.
Leading Off (8/12/10)
1. UNT’s former jazz director, Leon Breeden, died yesterday of natural causes. Though I didn’t know him, he definitely left an impression. Read his obit here.
2. It’s great that the oil spill is almost capped. However, there is a downside to it being cleaned. As a Fort Worth manufacturer explains in this story, BP ordered him to send as many booms as he could make. And once BP received his latest shipment, the company rejected it. Now the manufacturer is stuck with a $500,000 bill and lots of unnecessary booms. I guess the silver lining is that we’ll be prepared for the next oil spill. I’m sure the manufacturer and his suppliers won’t see it that way.
3. I have so many thoughts about this story about a woman who has a condition that prevents her from gaining weight. 1. Why do this story now? I think I’m missing the news hook. 2. What is the point of the story? If the point is to say, “Hey, you wish you couldn’t gain weight? It’s not as great as it sounds,” then that point needs to be made a bit more apparent. In fact, the main source of the story makes a crack about how great it is not to gain weight. 4. As much as I’m sure it sucks, I still think it sounds like a great idea. And it would be a much easier way to lose/maintain weight than a tapeworm.
4. The Rangers lost last night. But, unlike others, I’m not devastated because I’ve never pretended to be a fan. I’m here for football. I’ve watched OU’s intro video about 10 times today. I’m prepping my fantasy football league. Baseball is great and all. But bring on the pigskin.
Fashion Brawl at the Ballpark
Sweet Bethany, since you’re our stringer at the Ballpark tonight, I just wanted to check in with you about the diamond fashion with the Yankees and Rangers.
Our “boys” in white — it’s so antiseptic and unflattering. Clean but makes every bulge seem oh-so more than necessary. Even adorable C.J. Wilson (pictured) would struggle to look good.
Then those yankee fellas. I really like the toned-down color of their uniforms. A-Rod and Derek look so much trimmer and slimmer in a cooled down gray.
As for callipygian fans, Cliff Lee is right up there with Jimmy Connors of the 70’s.
Don’t forget to say “Hey” to the Bushes for me. Laura and I used to hang at SMU’s Theta house.
St. Paul United Methodist Choir Stirs the Shriveled Remains of Your Badly Dehydrated Soul
By now you’ve no doubt read the story about the renovations at St. Paul United Methodist Church in the Dallas Arts District, which is featured in the August issue of our print product.
Well, it’s Wednesday. It’s 100 degrees outside. You can’t even look forward to quitting time, since you’ve got to trudge out to your car in this blistering heat. What you need is some inspiration.
Cue the choir at St. Paul:
Twitter Person I Really Want to Talk To
Now that everyone who didn’t care about baseball before suddenly cares, I’d like you all to meet this guy: tagdonttweet.
Who is this Twitter personality? Well, he’s the pseudo alter ego of one Thomas Alan Grieve, who is the other half of the Rangers announcing duo (the other being Josh Lewin). It’s not actually TAG, because, well, TAG don’t tweet. And as Grieve took pains to say during a recent broadcast, he finds the tweets funny, but not all of them are actually anything that he’d actually say.
During that same broadcast, the Grieve and Lewin said they had just met the mastermind behind the Twitter account, and that his name was Jason. So Jason, howzabout hitting me up on e-mail, for a Q&A?
Worst Text Message of the Day
Someone I work with who shall remain anonymous received the following text message today from a boy she’s known for eight years and has casually dated over the past few months:
We have always been good friends and I’ve always had so much fun with you. I wanted to be honest and tell you that I have got to take my life in another direction. I’m not going to be able to contact you anymore while I try to work things out with [name of ex-girlfriend]. I am truly sorry if I have let you down but God is telling me that it’s time to cleanse my soul and dedicate myself to another life. I wish you only the best and hope you understand.
Question: what sort of punishment does this guy deserve? Please be graphic.
Zac Crain is Going to Make Another Cup of Coffee
Persistent FB commenter Hein more or less suggested I start using this (or already do) for Facebook status updates. And you know what? He’s right. Cuts out the middle man, saves me some time. Thanks, Hein!
(Wait — “Hein.” Mayor Leppert’s chief of staff Chris Heinbaugh. Hmmmm.)
Man I Do Not Want to Face on Words With Friends: Nigel Richards
The National Scrabble Championship is being held in Addison. People are still playing, even though this Malaysian guy named Nigel Richards already won. I don’t know how that works. Maybe it’s kind of like a BCS system, or something.
But anyway, here’s the story. He gets $10,000 at 2:30 p.m., so I’m thinking 3:00 p.m. is a good time to mug him or ask for a loan.
Dallas D.A.’s Race: Call it Over?
Did Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins just clinch his re-election bid? That’s what I thought after hearing that the D.A.–who’s had his share of troubles with the whole constable fiasco–had proposed a new special “animal protection” prosecution unit. Not only is that the right thing to do, but it could win Watkins the admiration–and the votes–of untold numbers of very impassioned, very vocal Dallas-area critter lovers. Just a brilliant timely move.
What to Do in Dallas Tonight: Aug. 11
Remember when Cyndi Lauper’s video for “Time After Time” debuted on MTV? Remember her awesome orange hair that looked like a latticed pie crust on one side? And her awesome plaid hat? And the awesome silver trailer out in the middle of the woods? Man oh man. Those were the glory days of music television, ladies and gentlemen. Tonight, you have the chance to relive your youth with Lauper and Pals at House of Blues. Listen for old favorites as well as blues-inspired music from her latest album, appropriately titled Memphis Blues.
You may be asking yourself, “But what will I wear?” Well, check this out. Torn jeans? Vests? Dramatic blouses? I smell the ’80s. The stars have truly aligned for us today, friends. Make sure you buy a second outfit for tomorrow, too.
When you’re not shopping, rocking, and rolling, you should be working on your submission for the Texture of Dallas video contest. Show the world how brilliant and talented you are, and get the chance to win passes to the Dallas Video Festival. Your deadline is Aug. 31, so get cracking.
Just wanna have fun some other way? Find other things to do in Dallas.
A List: The Hottest Days in Dallas This Summer
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