Regina Construction III - Page 370

one_brick_at_a_time · #**7381** Posted **Aug 23, 2017, 2:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest2

Starbucks coffee is deliberately brewed that way and isn't actually burnt.

What Starbucks and other chains provide is consistency. You know from one location to another what you're getting. They also provide convenience, though not in Regina. Their real specialty isn't brewed coffee, it's the infinite variation on flavoured coffees, lattes and blended drinks. Ordering a flavored latte or frappuccino at Starbucks results in a much better drink than at say, Atlantis.

Personally I find Brewed Awakening to be massively overrated and is really not to be celebrated. Some of the independent places are good (fix. Coffee) and some are awful (looking at you Naked Bean).

As in all things, preferences vary.

I do appreciate Starbucks consistency, and if the chance happens it's not to the customers liking, they will just remake. But for instance, Second Cup, (which I am surprised hasn't figured out a new downtown location after the Cornwall Centre location closed) has a far better London Fog than Starbucks, so really, options are the best and competition which is good.

UrbanClimate · #**7382** Posted **Aug 23, 2017, 5:07 AM**

https://matadornetwork.com/read/12-surprising-facts-regina-saskatchewan/

UPP · #**7383** Posted **Aug 23, 2017, 2:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by StealthGirl

I don't understand the appeal of Starbucks. I find their coffee very bitter and often, a bit burnt. I've tried it a handful of times and I'd much rather give my business to Brewed Awakening. I think the absence of a lot of Starbucks has allowed local shops to become established.

This! Totally agree on all points.

StealthGirl · #**7384** Posted **Aug 23, 2017, 3:45 PM**

I've been going to Brewed since the first one opened so maybe my perspective is different. Prince of Wales was a stand alone for a while.

Interesting link about Starbucks coffee being intentionally like that.

Tyler19944 · #**7385** Posted **Aug 23, 2017, 4:14 PM**

I just had the sad realization of how basic I am at the prospect of having Starbucks, Yoga Mala, H&M and Lululemon right next to each other...

Stormer · #**7386** Posted **Aug 23, 2017, 8:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tyler19944

I just had the sad realization of how basic I am at the prospect of having Starbucks, Yoga Mala, H&M and Lululemon right next to each other...

11th Ave to be renamed Yoga Pant Creepers Way

...and yes those are both guys.

Rodo Regina Lover · #**7387** Posted **Aug 23, 2017, 11:38 PM**

Really Stormer?? It is 2017 where have u been!!

Stormer · #**7388** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 3:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by Rodo Regina Lover

Really Stormer?? It is 2017 where have u been!!

What you don't think it's a funny picture?

Nathan · #**7389** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 3:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by Stormer

What you don't think it's a funny picture?

Looks like one of those prank vids where a guy wears yoga pants, bends over, then turns around when a guy (who thinks its a girl) starts ccheckng him out/making comments.

Stormer · #**7390** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 3:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by Nathan

Looks like one of those prank vids where a guy wears yoga pants, bends over, then turns around when a guy (who thinks its a girl) starts ccheckng him out/making comments.

exactly...its hilarious.

Stormer · #**7391** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 6:59 PM**

New Imax coming to Normaniew

brithgob · #**7392** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 12:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by Stormer

New Imax coming to Normaniew

News release:
http://www.satprnews.com/2017/08/24/imax...uditoriums-and-imax-vr-centre-in-canada/

So, November? Are they converting part of the existing facility, or have they begun an addition?

BrutallyDishonest2 · #**7393** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 1:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by brithgob

News release:
http://www.satprnews.com/2017/08/24/imax...uditoriums-and-imax-vr-centre-in-canada/

So, November? Are they converting part of the existing facility, or have they begun an addition?

They're just going to convert a theatre. And it'll be fake IMAX.

brithgob · #**7394** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 9:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest2

They're just going to convert a theatre. And it'll be fake IMAX.

Meaning digital only? I assume the screen and resolution must meet certain specs

BrutallyDishonest2 · #**7395** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 1:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by brithgob

Meaning digital only? I assume the screen and resolution must meet certain specs

Yeah it's digital. The screen will have to meet specs but the nature of the building means it'll never match true imax.

UPP · #**7396** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 1:34 PM**

My original thought was that they would transform 2 side-by-side theatres into 1 IMAX theatre. But I don't know if the time frame allows for that.

brithgob · #**7397** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 2:26 PM**

Hopefully that means the Kramer IMAX will continue to get the occasional 70mm blockbuster like the Star Wars films

Drofmab · #**7398** Posted **Aug 26, 2017, 5:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest2

Yeah it's digital. The screen will have to meet specs but the nature of the building means it'll never match true imax.

It'll be one of the "fake IMAX" that Aziz Ansari got worked up about in 2009.

UrbanClimate · #**7399** Posted **Aug 27, 2017, 11:01 PM**

Tower crane at SaskTel building:

Spongebob · #**7400** Posted **Sep 7, 2017, 9:45 PM**

Impark sign on the old Travellers' building lot.