Salt Lake:Official development news thread - Part 2 - Page 106

jedikermit · #**2101** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 2:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by TonyAnderson

He just wants to see us shiver with antici.........pation.

I'll probably have "Sweet Transvestite" in my head all day now.

My 7th grade students thank you in advance.

delts145 · #**2102** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 2:45 PM**

Dan's trip to Southern Utah. Posted on the Photography Forum

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=175409

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Originally Posted by Dan Denson

Last April, I volunteered at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in southern Utah. I flew from Austin to El Paso to Las Vegas, and then drove to Kanab, Utah which is near the sanctuary...

...Landing in Las Vegas, I wasn't able to get good photos, as the wing was in the way. By the way, this was the most turbulent approaches I've ever experienced. Once I arrived at Las Vegas, I didn't get a chance to take any photos, as I was running late and had a four hour drive to Kanab, Utah...

...The next few photos were taken at Best Friends sanctuary, located on 33,000 acres fairly close to Zion National Park. This is the sanctuary where Dog Town takes place (the show on the National Geographic Channel). The scenery right at the sanctuary is beautiful. This was one of the best experiences I've ever had...

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leerjet · #**2103** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 3:14 PM**

GreenBro... I hate you.

wrendog · #**2104** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 4:52 PM**

Well, now that we have sufficently pissed green bro off, I'm guessing we will never hear his big news, whether it's all a big joke or the real deal.

Orlando · #**2105** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 5:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by TANGELD_SLC

I know how to bull —, and Green Bro does too apparently. I don't think for a second he has any "inside information" about a potential new tallest for out city. I think he just likes to get a rise out of those of us who are desperate for any nibble we can get.

It's time to cut the —. I'll believe it when I see it. Until then Green Bro, your "secret updates" don't mean squat to me. So there.

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Originally Posted by SLC Projects

I'm starting to think he is just bull shitting us.

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Originally Posted by leerjet

GreenBro... I hate you.

Way to go Tangled, Projects, and Leerjet! Thanks for — him off!

leerjet · #**2106** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 5:40 PM**

Orlando, maybe he'll private message you about it...

I stuck up for GreenBro when everyone else started doubting him and now he gives us this...

GreenBro you are dead to me unless you give up the goods! If there is no good news, FESS up and maybe we'll forgive you (it is kinda funny). Just please stop toying with our emotions.

wrendog · #**2107** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 5:41 PM**

I'm actually guessing that Green Bro might be suspended again for a bit.. Read Viper's post.

SLC Projects · #**2108** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 5:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by Orlando

Way to go Tangled, Projects, and Leerjet! Thanks for — him off!

Come on Orlando do you really think he was going to tell us the update after two days of teasing us? Really who says "Who wants to hear a big update on a proposed tower?" in one post and then NEVER follows up after we all go our hopes up. He made that first post on the 9th, it's the 11th now. He's messing with us.

skyguy414 · #**2109** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 6:01 PM**

Salt Lake third ranked U.S. city for economic activity
The Milkin study also cited Provo, Ogden among top areas for sustaining employment.
By Steven Oberbeck

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated: 11/11/2009 12:54:52 AM MST

Click photo to enlargeWorkers at Merit Medical in South Jordan assemble... (Steve Griffin / Tribune file photo)«1»Utah's economy may be beat up and bruised by the nation's recession, but the three major metropolitan areas along the Wasatch Front actually have performed relatively well when it comes to creating or sustaining jobs.

The Salt Lake City metro area finished third this year in the Best-Performing Cities index complied by the Milken Institute of Santa Monica, Calif., and Greenstreet Real Estate Partners of Coconut Grove, Fla., duplicating its performance in 2008.

"You have to realize that in this economy 'Best Performing' sometimes means retaining what you have," said Ross DeVol, director of regional economics at the Milkin Institute and lead author of the report.

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http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_13760615

skyguy414 · #**2110** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 6:02 PM**

Ski Utah boss predicts 3 percent growth this winter
Economy » Upturn in indicators could mean better year for resorts.
By Mike Gorrell

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated: 11/10/2009 05:48:05 PM MST

Skiers enjoy a run at Solitude's Ski Resort Monday Nov 9, 2009. Solitude has the Moonbeam Express lift and the Link lift running that accesses the lower runs at the ski area. (Steve Grifffin / The Salt Lake Tribune)This being "the year of the deal," Ski Utah President Nathan Rafferty predicted Tuesday that skier-day totals will reverse last winter's downturn and climb 3 percent this season.

"We are boldly optimistic about this coming season," said Rafferty, who runs the marketing operation for the state's 13 active resorts. "We feel strongly that [3 percent] can be a reality."

Although it's clearly still a time when "everybody is watching their dollars and cents," he said, economic indicators breed confidence that the worst days of the recession are past, enabling more people to indulge in their passion for skiing or snowboarding -- contributing to a $1 billion-per-year industry in Utah.

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http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_13756762

wrendog · #**2111** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 6:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by skyguy414

Ski Utah boss predicts 3 percent growth this winter
Economy » Upturn in indicators could mean better year for resorts.
By Mike Gorrell

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated: 11/10/2009 05:48:05 PM MST

Skiers enjoy a run at Solitude's Ski Resort Monday Nov 9, 2009. Solitude has the Moonbeam Express lift and the Link lift running that accesses the lower runs at the ski area. (Steve Grifffin / The Salt Lake Tribune)This being "the year of the deal," Ski Utah President Nathan Rafferty predicted Tuesday that skier-day totals will reverse last winter's downturn and climb 3 percent this season.

"We are boldly optimistic about this coming season," said Rafferty, who runs the marketing operation for the state's 13 active resorts. "We feel strongly that [3 percent] can be a reality."

Although it's clearly still a time when "everybody is watching their dollars and cents," he said, economic indicators breed confidence that the worst days of the recession are past, enabling more people to indulge in their passion for skiing or snowboarding -- contributing to a $1 billion-per-year industry in Utah.

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http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_13756762

Doesn't the ski boss predict 3% increase every year?

East2Westback · #**2112** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 7:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by Green Bro

Well before I bring out the news. We were just walking on 300 South after lunch. Nothing special. I was just making a comment and saying that 300 South had a really cool atmosphere.

Is this an adult game or is it 20 questions?

East2Westback · #**2113** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 7:42 PM**

too many on same topic.

Sorry! I wish responses could be compiled as answers under to topic message.

However, this site is so terrific that I cannot complain about anything.

SLCdave · #**2114** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 7:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by Viperlord

Sorry, I gotta admit I got a good laugh reading your posts as to the dissapearance of GreenBro over the past couple days. LOL

GreenBro's posts were not shown because the admins decided that he "needed to be quiet for awhile".

Its a way for the admins to moderate certain forum members posts.

Why did he need to be "quiet for awhile" do you know if he knows something? Something that he shouldn't be sharing on this forum?

TonyAnderson · #**2115** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 9:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by SLCdave

Why did he need to be "quiet for awhile" do you know if he knows something? Something that he shouldn't be sharing on this forum?

I think it was more from comments he was making, such as the Desert Book one. He just gets a little tempered sometimes

Stenar · #**2116** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 11:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by Viperlord

Sorry, I gotta admit I got a good laugh reading your posts as to the dissapearance of GreenBro over the past couple days. LOL

GreenBro's posts were not shown because the admins decided that he "needed to be quiet for awhile".

Its a way for the admins to moderate certain forum members posts.

I had assumed as much.

MetroFanatic · #**2117** Posted **Nov 11, 2009, 11:49 PM**

I see that we are all angry again.

On another note, I was thinking about it earlier, and while I think it's cool with City Creek and all that Salt Lake is finally pushing with downtown housing, wouldn't it be cool if somebody started building some Brownstones (townhouses, rowhouses, whatever you want to call them)? I know they're not tall... but... they are quite dense.

I look forward to you all ignoring this post and complaining about each other.

TonyAnderson · #**2118** Posted **Nov 12, 2009, 12:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by MetroFanatic

On another note, I was thinking about it earlier, and while I think it's cool with City Creek and all that Salt Lake is finally pushing with downtown housing, wouldn't it be cool if somebody started building some Brownstones (townhouses, rowhouses, whatever you want to call them)? I know they're not tall... but... they are quite dense.

I definitely like that idea - something that I think is missing from SLC . Maybe even some 3 story ones with 3 separate units.

Future Mayor · #**2119** Posted **Nov 12, 2009, 12:22 AM**

I am all for Brownstones, in fact UB and myself proposed several ideas for areas of the city that would be ideal for Brownstones in SLC Part 1. I think East downtown and South downtown are ideal locations for them. I think you have to have a good number of them to make it feel like a neighborhood and they need to be on existing or new street breaking up the block.

I'll dig up some of my old ideas and post them for discussion again.

CofIKid · #**2120** Posted **Nov 12, 2009, 3:52 AM**

GreenBro's comments were removed before you all saw them, but they were inappropriate, and he should have been suspended for saying them