Eyesore Skyhook site lingers on Ottawa Main Street
Five years after Skyhook left Ottawa, the Main Street property at 1640 S. Main St. sits deteriorating amid prior ownership changes and the nearby Daylight Donuts/SnoCones complex. Despite a 2009 valuation of 361,850 and yearly tax of 14,857 paid by S and H Properties, Prairie Village, discussions of a Tax Increment Financing district were paused due to the economy and lack of buyers.
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Playboy Mansion humor and the early shack era
Tom Purcell reflects on Playboy magazine's sensational era and its decline as Playboy Enterprises faces sales struggles. He recalls kids building shacks to stash magazines, Hefner’s rise from Marilyn Monroe photos to a cultural icon, and the shifting fortunes as younger opportunities and modern culture reshape the brand.
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Union praise for Miracle on the Hudson NTSB report
National Transportation Safety Board confirms Captain Sul lenberger and crew performed marvelously during US Airways Flight 1549's water landing in the Hudson. The piece credits the union trained attendants, ferry crews, cops, firefighters, and air traffic controllers for safety and rapid evacuation.
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