Monthly Archives: December 2006

Merry Christmas from the CTRC!

Posted on December 18, 2006 by Derek
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Barenaked wing eating

Posted on December 17, 2006 by Derek

By the way… the Barenaked Ladies/Guster concert was excellent, as expected. It’s not replacing any of my top five, but it was good nonetheless. Big props to Tyler’s Rick Jeanneret-influenced version of Feliz Navidad. Yes, you did have to be … Continue reading →

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The Sun agrees on Foit’s

Posted on December 16, 2006 by Derek

The Sun’s editorial this week echoes my viewpoint from a month ago on the Foit’s property. Hamburg’s known as the town that friendship built and most folks outside of the town say Hamburg definitely is a “pro-business” community. But when … Continue reading →

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Skyway. Yawn.

Posted on December 15, 2006 by Derek

Johnny “Big Bridges are B-b-b-b-bad to the Bone” Norquist came to town, doo dah, doo dah. BuffaloPundit mentions it. The usual non-fact-based discussion ensues. I correct them. Lather, rinse, repeat.

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Brangelina hearts Frank Lloyd Wright

Posted on December 12, 2006 by Derek

I’ve heard a lot of skepticism that architectural tourism will never make Buffalo successful – that nobody really does that. USA Today has an article about two celebrities who would beg to differ. The actor broke away for personal time … Continue reading →

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Five favorite concerts

Posted on December 11, 2006 by Derek

Mike asked what everyone’s five favorite concert experiences were. It was hard to narrow it down, but here are mine: 5. Jethro Tull/Emerson, Lake, and Palmer – Darien Lake, 8/18/96 – I got tickets at the last minute after convincing … Continue reading →

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If ya can’t stand the suburbs, stay in the city

Posted on December 9, 2006 by Derek

I’ve said it many times before – I’m completely fine with urban development in the city. I’m even fine with urban development in suburban villages. So why is it that those that love the urban lifestyle are so vehemently against … Continue reading →

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Christmas cards!

Posted on December 7, 2006 by Derek

This year, we decided to have our own Christmas cards printed. The idea was to put together some photographic highlights of our year. I also encouraged the recipients to stop by the website and say hi, so if that’s why … Continue reading →

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Even in the future nothing works

Posted on December 6, 2006 by Derek

Oops. Seems like Lexus might not have quite gotten their new auto-parking feature right. I wonder if this feature is seen as a liability by insurance companies?

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A reconfiguration for Transfiguration

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Derek

Fix Buffalo has an interesting idea for a reuse of Transfiguration Church – tearing down the broken parts and leaving the shell surrounding an interesting urban park. I think that’s the best idea I’ve heard for Transfiguration so far. The … Continue reading →

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