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We vs us · #**981** Posted **Jan 28, 2017, 6:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by The ATX

Ha. There is a button that can be pushed to turn off its listening ability. But does it really stop listening? There is no way to verify it...

Nope. It doesn't.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/28/tech/a...der-case-trnd/

The ATX · #**982** Posted **Jan 30, 2017, 5:27 AM**

An architectural rendering company based in Boise uses the Austin skyline to show one of their building renderings. Guess which building is the rendering?

http://www.architecturaldesign3d.com/about-tbg

hookem · #**983** Posted **Jan 30, 2017, 6:30 AM**

^^^ Interesting. Wonder who might have commissioned that image, if anyone? No google reverse-image search matches other than the original source, but it almost looks like something a NIMBY group would commission to oppose a particular zoning change or something.

I would say it's just an example piece with Austin chosen as a random city backdrop, but the choice of location does strike me as a bit odd.

Here's another one from that link. What site would you think that could depict? Waller Park Place? Lakeside Apartments?

The ATX · #**984** Posted **Jan 30, 2017, 7:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by hookem

^^^ Interesting. Wonder who might have commissioned that image, if anyone? No google reverse-image search matches other than the original source, but it almost looks like something a NIMBY group would commission to oppose a particular zoning change or something.

I would say it's just an example piece with Austin chosen as a random city backdrop, but the choice of location does strike me as a bit odd.

Here's another one from that link. What site would you think that could depict? Waller Park Place? Lakeside Apartments?

It looks like a best case scenario for an updated version of 405 Colorado.

The ATX · #**985** Posted **Jan 30, 2017, 8:26 AM**

I can see it.

wwmiv · #**986** Posted **Jan 30, 2017, 6:05 PM**

That's a beautiful design. Too bad we'll never get anything like it.

Homecreek · #**987** Posted **Jan 31, 2017, 4:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by hookem

^^^ Interesting. Wonder who might have commissioned that image, if anyone? No google reverse-image search matches other than the original source, but it almost looks like something a NIMBY group would commission to oppose a particular zoning change or something.

I would say it's just an example piece with Austin chosen as a random city backdrop, but the choice of location does strike me as a bit odd.

Here's another one from that link. What site would you think that could depict? Waller Park Place? Lakeside Apartments?

Oh we are finally getting 99 Trinity!

GoldenBoot · #**988** Posted **Jan 31, 2017, 4:57 PM**

Exactly. That is the site of the mothballed 99 Trinity project.

However, I would not go jumping for joy...WCCG does not have the wherewithal to develop something like the depicted, 1000+ ft. tower.

I love the building. The only change I would suggest is to extend the glass façade down to grade level.

jbssfelix · #**989** Posted **Jan 31, 2017, 6:14 PM**

ICYMI: Austin's CodeNEXT Land-Development-Code 1st draft is out.

The ATX · #**990** Posted **Feb 11, 2017, 6:56 AM**

Awesome headline for a KXAN article:

http://kxan.com/2017/02/10/austin-po...crack-in-butt/

KevinFromTexas · #**991** Posted **Feb 11, 2017, 6:58 AM**

Isn't that where you usually find crack?

lzppjb · #**992** Posted **Feb 11, 2017, 11:40 PM**

Got a custom fire pit made for my parents. It says 1837 instead of 1836 because that's the year our Galbreaths moved to Texas.

wwmiv · #**993** Posted **Feb 11, 2017, 11:50 PM**

That is beautiful! I have so many friends that would be jealous of that pit dude, myself included. What did your parents say when you gave it to them? I'm gonna assume it's a gift for an occasion such as their 50th anniversary?

KevinFromTexas · #**994** Posted **Feb 12, 2017, 1:05 AM**

Wow. That's beautiful. It's definitely more fancy than my hole in the ground surrounded with limestone.

lzppjb · #**995** Posted **Feb 12, 2017, 5:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by wwmiv

That is beautiful! I have so many friends that would be jealous of that pit dude, myself included. What did your parents say when you gave it to them? I'm gonna assume it's a gift for an occasion such as their 50th anniversary?

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

Wow. That's beautiful. It's definitely more fancy than my hole in the ground surrounded with limestone.

Thanks!

My parents loved it. Their bdays are in February just days apart. Dad turning 70, and they are building a new home in the country. Mom had mentioned she wanted a fire pit. This opportunity popped up by chance on shaggytexas.

Y'all should see the ones he does that are complete spheres. Insane, Deathstar looking pits.

clubtokyo · #**996** Posted **Feb 12, 2017, 5:52 PM**

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Got a custom fire pit made for my parents. It says 1837 instead of 1836 because that's the year our Galbreaths moved to Texas.

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That's cool! Who makes these?

lzppjb · #**997** Posted **Feb 12, 2017, 7:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by clubtokyo

That's cool! Who makes these?

His name is Kevin. [email protected]

He's in Houston.

drummer · #**998** Posted **Feb 13, 2017, 12:19 AM**

That's awesome!

I've seen some wild BBQ pits, smokers, and fire pits...some are a bit over the top for me, but creative nonetheless. A lot of folks don't realize the craftsmanship that is needed to make those.

The ATX · #**999** Posted **Feb 20, 2017, 3:36 AM**

The long awaited trailer for Terrence Malick's Song to Song movie with an impressive cast and the Austin music scene as the backdrop has been released. As with most Terrence Malick films, this was years in the making. I remember when this was filming in SoCo and during Fun Fun Fun Fest several years ago. The skyline shot in the trailer is circa 2011 because the Bowie isn't even U/C. This is the opening film for SXSW this year.

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The ATX · #**1000** Posted **Feb 22, 2017, 2:23 PM**

Nat Geo presents Mr. Overton:

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