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Here's the graph I remember getting that from. Should be a good test of the "psychological barrier" of $3 pretty soon. We've got record high demand AND $3 gas in the run up to driving season.

I think demand destruction starts happening around $3. Though the wild card is a gulf coast hurricane. That might be the only way we flirt with high-$3 gas this year. a) $3.27 b) $84 c) we've already seen the lowest d) $2.68

I love the density of the new project, but got really turned off reading about the huge focus on the parking garage. bleh. What does the city get out of these parking garage deals anyway? Do they share in the revenues?

Hopefully the first of many! That area needs a lot of dollars, but has a lot of upside.

^ Without reading the article...I think he just ripped off last week's episode of South Park!

^ Talk about a breath of fresh air!

Are these condos? I dig very much if so. Very nifty. Yeah...that development is called Carlyle's Watch. The photo makes it look like a rendering. Phenomenal!

In my mind it's still in its infancy, but there's a sampling of content currently on there that I'll be expanding upon. I'm trying to lean towards the "content provider" blog rather than the "news story aggregator" blog. http://capcitysavvy.com/ Let me know what you all think...comments/improvements/content ideas are welcome!

And that's just the above-ground crap that needs to get rid of! I think there's still buried tanks at the corner where the gas station used to sit.

Getting sick is a result of the acceleration (g-forces) more than the speed. If a train took long enough to get up to speed, a passenger wouldn't even know they were traveling 350mph. Once the train is moving at a constant 350mph, it would feel like they're standing on stationary ground.

Also, a post by Paul Bonneville over at the Columbus RetroMetro blog had some interesting opinions/insights of how streetcars may end up being a political hot potato. http://columbusretrometro.typepad.com/columbus_retrometro/2007/03/interesting_tim.html#more

Commentary from the Mayor... http://www.snponline.com/COMMENTARY/weekly/3-28_colcolemancolumn.html City will continue to pursue innovations By MIKE COLEMAN Moving heavy things takes muscle, moving attitudes takes patience, but moving an entire city to the next level -- that takes persistence and vision. We're blessed in Columbus, where our city is earning national acclaim for the great quality of life. From CNN and Money Magazine calling us one of America's safest big cities, to BET saying we're tops for diversity, to the All America City award -- the world is noticing that this is a great place for jobs, homes, entertainment and sports, arts, college and for families to achieve the American dream. We didn't earn these rankings for our great weather, mountains or sandy beaches, but by protecting families' quality of life. It's not easy to build a 21st Century City though, and the hardest part can be dealing with the doubters and know-it-alls who snidely snipe at any new ideas. Tim Krumlauf's recent column is an example of the limited thinking that holds back so many communities. While I respect healthy skepticism and debate, I reject such negative, backward thinking. It's no attitude for a leader and it's no attitude for creating winners... ... While Mr. Krumlauf and I may disagree on our ideas, I will always listen to and respect residents' points of view. One thing I will not do is stop looking for innovative ideas that can improve our quality of life and build the great city that residents deserve. Mike Coleman is the mayor of Columbus. Full letter at http://www.snponline.com/COMMENTARY/weekly/3-28_colcolemancolumn.html

^ I'm pretty sure that the majority of them burn natural gas. Don't worry though, the US may be running out of natural gas, but now we're liquifying it in the middle east and shipping it over on tankers for offloading in our ports. Seems like another prudent policy move.

The trickle down effect of this is getting pretty staggering. Now everything that uses corn or soybeans will feel the associated price increase.

Genoa Park = the park (amphitheater) in front of COSI. It serves its purpose well during the summer festivals, but isn't very inviting during the other 360 days of the year.

^ I agree. There were dozens of runners, bikers, people out walking around...and <gasp> even a family! I love signs of life.

You axed for 'em...more pics of Columbus. Enjoy!

Have I mentioned how much I hate skywalks lately? It would be cheaper to buy 84,372 umbrellas and stock the lobbies of both buildings.

More tower porn...

The first step of recovery is admitting you have a problem. That last courthouse they built is a concrete fortress. The only thing it does at ground level is increase the wind speed!

Oh me too! I'm all for it!

We'll get EZ Pass when I-70, 71, 90, and 77 become toll roads. Looking at the state of the Highway Trust...that may not be too long.

best veggie burger i've had. +1 They cook a mean breakfast too!

One of the problems with RPS' is that energy (renewable or non) isn't spread out equally across states. West Virginia may have loads of coal, but very little wind or sun, thus it'll be difficult for that state to get 20% of it's electricity to be generated by renewables. California on the other hand, has plenty of wind and sun, and is therefore an ideal candidate for an RPS. I personally think federal greenhouse gas legislation is probably inevitable within the next decade. A carbon tax, cap and trade system, or some other system would effectively do the same thing as an RPS for renewables. It will narrow the wide cost gap between cheap, reliable fossil fuel generated energy and more expensive, fickle renewable energy. Of course, consumers will ultimately foot the bill in the form of higher electric and gasoline bills, but it seems like they're warming up to the notion of an increase to if it means a stop to global warming. I think people just need to know how much of an impact they're looking at before they support any legislation.

Why even have ODOT if the State Senate is going to make thier decisions for them? :roll: Let me guess...some ranking Republican Senators districts' will greatly benefit from the expansion of U.S. 24.