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A funny thing happens when I hear a great, new album. Directly after the excitement, comes the worrisome feeling that I’ll never again hear anything that good. Of course, great albums do continue to come along and calm my fears ...
Back Talk: The latest news from our neighborhood
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Sales tax update for November
The city beat the budget for November, but is still down 3.4 percent for the year.
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2009 $10 Wine Hall of Fame
It was a great year for cheap wine.
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Beckley/Commerce alignment: No go
As of now, at least. Turns out that the united effort from neighbors made an impact on the city's Trinity River Corridor Project committee.
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Angela Hunt vs. the Morning News: Cage match with a keyboard
Who would you bet on in a titan struggle between the Dallas Morning News editorial board and councilman Angela Hunt?
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Darkness at the Advocate
Literally, that is. We still have a happy happy joyful positive outlook on life and all things neighborhood-y —we just have no electricity.
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Decorazon Gallery: Farewell Shoes for Mr. Bush
I couldn't help but be amused by the title of Decorazon Gallery's upcoming show, a reference to the recent incident in Baghdad, when an Iraqi reporter hurled shoes at President Bush.
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Around the web: Traffic circles, skateboarding, exorcism, Whole Foods lawsuits
A roundup of stuff that wouldn't necessarily make it on the blog, but is worth noting.
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Garbage collection delays
Though the trash on your curb might be building up following the holiday excess ... you're going to have to give the city a little extra time to pick it all up.
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Neighbors fight proposed 'barrier' between Oak Cliff and Trinity River park
Tomorrow morning, City Council will be briefed on a new alignment proposal for Beckley and Commerce, which would change Beckley from a two-lane road to an-eight-lane where it intersects with Commerce.
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The 'officious' George W. Bush Library website
I got duped, plain and simple.
- > Plumber
- > Electrician
- > Restaurants
- > Handyman
- > Landscaping
- > Painting
- > Carpentry
- > AC & Heat
... and dozens more categories
Link Lounge
- European Cosmopolitan editors are either lazy, cheap or both. Oh, and they LOVE them some Angelina Jolie.
- Silver medalists fake their smiles. Or so says an interesting new study on the innateness of emotional expression.
- One man's ruminations on being knee deep in toys in the post-Christmas era.
- The end of the Polaroid era is approaching. After December, Kodak will cease production of the 60-year-old film.
- Mensa members, tequila and sex. How can you resist the click?
Happenings
- '70s Rock Art FREE Friday, Jan. 2 through Saturday, Jan. 31. During this decade in music, Kessler Park resident Steve Brooks cranked out posters and handbills for rock concerts featuring the likes of Alice Cooper, Eric Clapton, The Eagles, ZZ Top and Willie Nelson. Each one is on display at this new exhibit. Dallas Public Library’s Lillian Bradshaw Gallery, 1515 Young, sbrooksgraphics.com.
- Kodama: Spirit of the Trees FREE Saturday, Jan. 10 through Sunday, Feb. 15. Reception 6-9 p.m. In this hand cut series of foam board and felt, artist Kana Harada shows her affinity for the spirit in nature and uses three-dimensional forms to convey sounds and impressions of being centered in the realm of the trees. Mighty Fine Arts, 419 N. Tyler. 214.942.5241 or mfagallery.com.
- Master Naturalist Open House FREE Tuesday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m. Curious about your habitat in your back yard or local park? Texas Master Naturalists help our community by providing education, outreach and service by restoring habitats, removing invasive plants, conducting nature walks and talks, and even have a demonstration wildscape at Fair Park. Find out how you can get reconnected to nature. See displays, learn about the program and ask questions of the North Texas Master Naturalist members. 10056 Marsh Ln., Ste. B-101. 214.904.7005 or ntmn.org.
- Oak Cliff Trinity Gateway Meeting FREE Tuesday, Jan. 13. 6:30 p.m. Much discussion has revolved around how the Trinity River Corridor Project will interface with Oak Cliff. To hear the latest plans and get in on the discussion, attend this meeting. Methodist Hospital’s Hitt Auditorium, 1441 N. Beckley. trinityrivercorridor.com.
- Papa Grows Funk $15 Saturday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m. New Orleans funk masters Papa Grows Funk will be bringing the groove to the Granada Theater. They will be joined by Denton's Oso Closo and Snarky Puppy. Come out and shake that rusty dusty. 214.824.9933 or granadatheater.com.
