Comments on: The Biggest Little City in the World 2.0 http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/ David LaPlante | davidlaplante.com Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:18:59 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Horse Power - Twelve Horses’ Blog » My Nevada Dream Job http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/comment-page-1/#comment-936 Horse Power - Twelve Horses’ Blog » My Nevada Dream Job Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:52:58 +0000 http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/#comment-936 [...] fewer cougars and those cougars are 67% younger than SF. Reno 911 is (while admittedly awesome) is filmed in Bakersfield, California. What happens in Reno, usually costs you $20 or less. We have earthquakes too. They film Modest [...] [...] fewer cougars and those cougars are 67% younger than SF. Reno 911 is (while admittedly awesome) is filmed in Bakersfield, California. What happens in Reno, usually costs you $20 or less. We have earthquakes too. They film Modest [...]

]]> By: Reno is #12/#13 on Esquire’s List of ideas/things/trends things you should know about before everyone else does. http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/comment-page-1/#comment-636 Reno is #12/#13 on Esquire’s List of ideas/things/trends things you should know about before everyone else does. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:01:49 +0000 http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/#comment-636 [...] my previous story on / The Biggest Little City in the World 2.0 These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web [...] [...] my previous story on / The Biggest Little City in the World 2.0 These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web [...]

]]> By: Scott Frost http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/comment-page-1/#comment-479 Scott Frost Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:44:21 +0000 http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/#comment-479 Great to see Reno starting to explore its true potential. The new gaming inventory coming to Reno with the Station Casnio and Olympia Gaming projects will raise the bar on current operators and give reno residents new entertainment options. I hope Reno keeps up the momentum! Great to see Reno starting to explore its true potential. The new gaming inventory coming to Reno with the Station Casnio and Olympia Gaming projects will raise the bar on current operators and give reno residents new entertainment options. I hope Reno keeps up the momentum!

]]> By: Jason Aloia http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/comment-page-1/#comment-471 Jason Aloia Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:53:37 +0000 http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/#comment-471 Watch that pendulum swing! What was uncool becomes cool once again. What a kick! Cities all over the country are dropping millions trying to coin themselves (“Metronatural,” “City with Sol,” “Porkopolis” NO, REALLY!). And here we are, turning our noses up at a slogan that carries weight worldwide! When did Reno allow itself to become uncool, anyhow? How and when did that happen? Yeah, downtown’s a bit roughneck and seedy. Sure, the casinos are less obtuse than those down South. Would someone please help me understand what’s not cool about Reno?! The Biggest Little City in the World … I’ll take it over Porkopolis any day! Fantastic essay, Dave! Watch that pendulum swing! What was uncool becomes cool once again.

What a kick! Cities all over the country are dropping millions trying to coin themselves (“Metronatural,” “City with Sol,” “Porkopolis” NO, REALLY!). And here we are, turning our noses up at a slogan that carries weight worldwide!

When did Reno allow itself to become uncool, anyhow? How and when did that happen? Yeah, downtown’s a bit roughneck and seedy. Sure, the casinos are less obtuse than those down South. Would someone please help me understand what’s not cool about Reno?!

The Biggest Little City in the World … I’ll take it over Porkopolis any day!

Fantastic essay, Dave!

]]> By: Robert Payne’s Blog » Reno, Nevada: The Biggest Little City in the World http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/comment-page-1/#comment-470 Robert Payne’s Blog » Reno, Nevada: The Biggest Little City in the World Wed, 13 Jun 2007 19:25:38 +0000 http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/#comment-470 [...] has been some recent chatter in the local blogosphere regarding Reno and how much it kicks ass. For the most part I agree. The [...] [...] has been some recent chatter in the local blogosphere regarding Reno and how much it kicks ass. For the most part I agree. The [...]

]]> By: David LaPlante http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/comment-page-1/#comment-395 David LaPlante Thu, 31 May 2007 17:47:59 +0000 http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/#comment-395 Greg, great to have you down in Reno from Tahoe! Ride by the house for a beer sometime. Logan was stoked to hear you moved down here! Thanks everyone for the comments! Greg, great to have you down in Reno from Tahoe! Ride by the house for a beer sometime. Logan was stoked to hear you moved down here!

Thanks everyone for the comments!

]]> By: Robert Payne http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/comment-page-1/#comment-394 Robert Payne Thu, 31 May 2007 17:26:06 +0000 http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/#comment-394 I smell pride, and it is good. I smell pride, and it is good.

]]> By: wolfy http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/comment-page-1/#comment-385 wolfy Thu, 31 May 2007 00:33:45 +0000 http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/#comment-385 That was the best rant I've read in a while. You're definitely right about Tahoe. And Bakersfield has an arch too! It's at the <a href="http://www.buckowens.com/index.html" rel="nofollow">Buck Ownes Crystal Palace</a>! -M That was the best rant I’ve read in a while.

You’re definitely right about Tahoe.

And Bakersfield has an arch too! It’s at the Buck Ownes Crystal Palace!

-M

]]> By: Greg Fibiger http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/comment-page-1/#comment-384 Greg Fibiger Wed, 30 May 2007 22:32:16 +0000 http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/#comment-384 RIGHT-ON, Dave!!! I read this and completely felt the relevence of every word, as I'm now a part of the new, young influx that's truly feeling the magic and possibilities contained within the "biggest little city." Just a few days ago I relocated to my awesome new apartment in the old southwest district and am absolutely THRILLED to be a part of this all! My neighborhood is lush, tree-lined, birds are singing all over the place, and my neighbors are varied and great. Bikes are more commonly passing by than cars and locals report that parked cars are rarely, if never, toyed with in the area. I sit out on my stoop, talking with passer-bys and just smiling endlessly, truly happy to be where I am at this point in my life. This past holiday weekend I was wandering around the whitewater park, a mere 8-minute walk from my pad, and was truly impressed by the amount of activity. Sunbathing, rafting, biking, reading, tubing, picnicking, frisbeeing, guitar-playing .... there were even a bunch of guys WAKESKATING down the river and kickflipping over a rock rapid with the aid of a motorized ski-rope-pulling mechanism that I'd never even dreamed of before -- it was truly inspiring! (The plentiful girls in bikinis didn't hurt one little bit either!) Life is good, and I can foresee myself spending quite a few years and a lot of enjoyment helping my new home to grow and get better and better. Thank you so much for being one of the people who inspired me to look a little closer and realize what I great opportunity was existing right beneath my nose. CHEERS!!! Let's go get some lunch one of these afternoons and I'll buy you a beer! RIGHT-ON, Dave!!! I read this and completely felt the relevence of every word, as I’m now a part of the new, young influx that’s truly feeling the magic and possibilities contained within the “biggest little city.”
Just a few days ago I relocated to my awesome new apartment in the old southwest district and am absolutely THRILLED to be a part of this all! My neighborhood is lush, tree-lined, birds are singing all over the place, and my neighbors are varied and great. Bikes are more commonly passing by than cars and locals report that parked cars are rarely, if never, toyed with in the area. I sit out on my stoop, talking with passer-bys and just smiling endlessly, truly happy to be where I am at this point in my life.
This past holiday weekend I was wandering around the whitewater park, a mere 8-minute walk from my pad, and was truly impressed by the amount of activity. Sunbathing, rafting, biking, reading, tubing, picnicking, frisbeeing, guitar-playing …. there were even a bunch of guys WAKESKATING down the river and kickflipping over a rock rapid with the aid of a motorized ski-rope-pulling mechanism that I’d never even dreamed of before — it was truly inspiring! (The plentiful girls in bikinis didn’t hurt one little bit either!)
Life is good, and I can foresee myself spending quite a few years and a lot of enjoyment helping my new home to grow and get better and better. Thank you so much for being one of the people who inspired me to look a little closer and realize what I great opportunity was existing right beneath my nose. CHEERS!!! Let’s go get some lunch one of these afternoons and I’ll buy you a beer!

]]> By: Kat http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/comment-page-1/#comment-376 Kat Wed, 30 May 2007 14:54:43 +0000 http://www.davidlaplante.com/2007/05/30/the-biggest-little-city-in-the-world-20/#comment-376 Welcome to the Biggest Little City in the World, dang it I wish I wrote this post. Reno is the best....art, business, music, bringing up a family and fun. We have everything to offer. The 7 reasons, hit it on the spot although reason #7 was something new...and the desire for a 4000 sq ft home, the thought of even cleaning one makes me shiver. Welcome to the Biggest Little City in the World, dang it I wish I wrote this post. Reno is the best….art, business, music, bringing up a family and fun. We have everything to offer.

The 7 reasons, hit it on the spot although reason #7 was something new…and the desire for a 4000 sq ft home, the thought of even cleaning one makes me shiver.

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