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Old Posted Dec 28, 2006, 9:41 PM
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Architecture firms, similar to the arts community, are very gay-friendly, to the point it's really a non-issue (which is how it should be anyway).
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I was trying to figure out where y'all fit. I think we all know the culture of development and construction, and particularly being from Texas I was surprised that maybe half of the members in this forum are gay.
I'm from San Antonio, and I can tell you that I am not surprised in the least.
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...I am a Leftist developer...

For general labor though, I try and hire from AA programs, the Native American community, and halfway houses. Regular vanilla subs are so difficult and expen$ive. Hm, maybe GLBT subs would be expensive...
I can't help but wonder, as a "leftist developer" why you don't pay prevailing wages so the people you empoy can earn a "living wage". Prevailing wages are quite a bit higher than "vanilla subs" so they or GLBT subs should not really be too expensive.
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"As you can possibly see, I have an injury myself -- not here at the hospital, but in combat with a cedar. I eventually won. The cedar gave me a little scratch."
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How are you so sure?

Do you pay your workers prevailing wages? Do you even pay the going rate for regular "vanilla" subs? If not, how are you really a "leftist developer"? How are you different from NIKE paying low wages in third world countries? Aren't you just lining your greedy pockets on the backs of members of "AA programs, the Native American community, and halfway houses"?

Do you believe that the prevailing wage law should be repealed?

Are all of your subs licensed and propertly insured for the work they do on your projects? Do you and your subs have enough insurance to protect people that buy your products for the entire 10 year statute of ultimate repose?

People who live in glass houses....
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George the Second, to wounded veterans in the Amputee Care Center of Brooke Army Medical Center, Jan. 1, 2006:
"As you can possibly see, I have an injury myself -- not here at the hospital, but in combat with a cedar. I eventually won. The cedar gave me a little scratch."
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By not answering the question can we all assume the answers are all yes?
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Chill out everyone, no need to be so damned accusatory.
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It's a good point. If smokie wants to show how liberal and compassionate he is, he should pay his druggie employees a living wage in hopes they could pull themselves out of the halfway house.
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George the Second, to wounded veterans in the Amputee Care Center of Brooke Army Medical Center, Jan. 1, 2006:
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George the Second, to wounded veterans in the Amputee Care Center of Brooke Army Medical Center, Jan. 1, 2006:
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What a disappointment. Everytime I bring up this thread to read more about the evolution of Stark St. the postings have nothing to do with it! The Ace is supposed to open this month I heard. I know that Stumptown and a Jewish deli are opening in their retail area. But the old Scandals spot still seems to have a for lease sign up, so maybe we can get another gay bar or lounge down there to make up for the departures.
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I thought Stumptown was going to take the old Scandals spot....I agree with your observations about this thread. Let's hope it get back to the topic... these "other discussions" have become tiring.
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I'm so happy to hear a Jewish deli is opening in the Ace Hotel. Hopefully it'll be a bit more like my favorite spots back east, but even a deli more closely resembling Kornblatt's is greatly welcomed!
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I too hope for a great deli. Kornblatt's, imho, hasn't been the same since the origional owner sold several years ago. Lucky we can get so much great deli food via fed ex. Actually, I just got a delivery of H&H bagles, I swear they are still warm!
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A deli for that neighborhood will be great..
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Actually, it would be nice if several reasonably priced, locally owned, restaurants found a home in that area. They could feed off of Pearl escapees and locals. Places like Nicholas', Pak Pak, Miso Happy, Halibuts, varios Pho and Vietnamese sandwich joints, taquerias, etc.
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Speaking of gayborhoods The Eagle in Seattle has a brand spanking new Victrola Coffee (with roasting plant) next store now. Victrola's great but it does seem like the coffee places and condos are taking over Pike/Pine.
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Is it a part of the Eagle? I saw the construction going on while living there but I understood it was just an expansion of the Eagle. So I take it that they are entirely two separate establishments or should I wear leather chaps when I order my latte'?
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