New report finds city's broadband market sub-par

It always amazes me when the city hires a consulting firm to investigate the obvious. Next time, just walk out on the street and ask the first 100 people for their opinion. They will all tell you that the internet service in this town is poor - and it will save you all that money that you spent on the consulting firm.

April 29, 2013 at 12:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Sound Off: Key conundrum

You should find the car that the key belongs too, then use the key to open the door. look in the glove box to find the registration and read the name. Then call the person and tell them that you found their key and you are sitting in their car.

April 28, 2013 at 3:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Opinion: Lawrence unfriendly to new business? You bet!

Why would you locate a home improvement store next to another home improvement store?? Answer: because that's where the customer are.

April 28, 2013 at 12:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Where’s your favorite place to go swimming?

in a pool

April 21, 2013 at 11:07 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Do you think Twitter is a reliable news source?

If it's on the internet, then it's fact. And I just proved it!

April 20, 2013 at 11:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

City planners recommending denial of proposed Menard's store; Planning Commission to debate project Monday

evidently you have never been inside of a Menards store. It will not kill Home Depot. I was in Menards in St. Joe. They sell furniture (Home depot does not). They sell groceries (Home Depot does not). They sell lower quality home improvement items that are needed for those who can't afford the higher priced items.

April 20, 2013 at 11:20 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

City planners recommending denial of proposed Menard's store; Planning Commission to debate project Monday

"Data is beginning to show, McCullough said, that the supply of retail space in Lawrence is starting to outpace the demand for retail spending in the city"

Could it be that the spending is going down because we have to go to Kansas City or Topeka to shop!? If the citizens of Lawrence want variety or even lower prices then they have to go out of town to find it. Competition breeds lower prices. As long as Home Depot is the only game in town then we are either forced to shop there or forced to shop in another town. Topeka has a Menards, Home Depot, and Lowes. If you are looking for a particular item for the best price, you can go to Topeka and shop all 3 stores which are all conveniently located near each other. Then there's the 250 jobs. I can think of a few city commissioners and a planner who might be needing a job soon.

April 20, 2013 at 11:08 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Undercover task force cites 17 businesses for selling alcohol to minors

this might be the dumbest post yet - at least as far as this story goes.

April 7, 2013 at 12:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

City set to give final approval to new citywide, curbside recycling program

Just let Deffenbaugh do the curbside. They already have the trucks, recycle bins, etc. and they are equipped to process the product after they pick it up. And the big plus is they are cheaper. Deffenbaugh is a win-win for everyone. The city is not equipped to handle this project.

March 22, 2013 at 10:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

City prepares to sign development agreement for Rock Chalk Park recreation center as questions continue

I understand your comment. The problem here is that there will be no other workers who benefit from this project (except maybe subcontractors during construction). The consessions that you mention will all be owned by Fritzel. All of the control (crowd, security, etc) will all be owned by Fritzel. Until the city lets outside parties get involved, there is no employment opportunity for Lawrence residents here.

March 2, 2013 at 10:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )