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phunky · June 26th, 2007, 09:39 PM

The roof and the balcony style. Very square with clean lines. Darker glass.

Vancouver style is more rounded and curved with green glass.

punchbuggy · June 26th, 2007, 10:33 PM

It works with what we have here. The green goes well with their ocean and curves look good against a backdrop of jagged mountain peaks.

valantino · June 26th, 2007, 11:57 PM

IMO, there's more grey glass than green in Vancouver

Vancouver's style is slimmer, erratic, with a more pronounced podium and penthouse levels

camel_trainer · June 27th, 2007, 06:25 PM

Definitely a lot of grey glass in Vancouver.

Is this design as boring as I think it is? I can't decide if I like it or if I've forgotten about it already.

As for the "gay" thing, I have to admit that sometimes say it too, in reference to something that is negative. Just habit, although I see completely how it can be offensive even though its meaning, in my mind, is not really in reference to homosexuality. (Though perhaps it once was.)

A friend of mine refuses to stop using it, insisting that the word has multiple meanings. He types it "ghey", as in, "that comment is unbelievably ghey." I think it works, but I try to steer clear of the whole thing now.

Viable alternatives:

That blows. (Optional: That blows the family dog.)

That is nonsense.

That is garbage.

That sucks. (Optional: That sucks the hind teat.)

That is bullsh*t. (Optional: That is pure, warm, fresh bullsh*t, directly from the animal's ass.)

They are also interchangeable and combinable. e.g. - Project Symphony's design sucks the hind teat. It resembles pure, warm, fresh bullsh*t, directly from the animal's ass.

Or whatever.

***Taller, Better*** · June 27th, 2007, 07:13 PM

There is no question about it, "gay" used to describe something negative was started as a homophobic term. It would be pretty hard to not see that. Almost everyone who uses it says that they personally do not mean it to be derogatory.. but I'm truly wondering how they cannot see that it is? In any case, it is a bit "dated" as an expression and one doesn't hear it as much any more, thank god. You are right, Camel... there are a million other expressions to use. And, as a side observation, I have never heard a gay person use "gay" in that specific negative way. Usually I heard it strictly from straight people.

phunky · June 28th, 2007, 01:18 AM

I've heard other gay men use the word gay like that. They are younger though, and probably have internal homophobic issues.

rt_0891 · June 28th, 2007, 01:26 AM

from e-mail...

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your interest in Concord Park Place.

We wish to take this opportunity to keep you informed about the latest development of this community in the making.
Concord Park Place is a multi-phased residential community development. This 45 acre site will take approximately 10 years to develop. When complete, Concord Park Place will become the largest residential community in the history of North York, Ontario.

Strategically located on the major transportation hub, with two subway stations, a GO Train station, Hwy 401 and 404/DVP, Concord Park Place is truly at the centre of everything. This unparalleled location will guarantee a strong growth potential.

"Discovery at Concord Park Place" is the first phase of this community development. The Public Grand Opening is tentatively slated for July 18, 2007.

However, as an online registrant, you are invited to attend the following events well in advance of the Public Grand Opening.

1) CONCORD PARK PLACE - EARLY BIRD PREVIEW:
June 29, 2007 - July 4, 2007 (closed on July 1, 2007)
2) DISCOVERY AT CONCORD PARK PLACE - EARLY PURCHASE OPPORTUNITY:
July 5, 2007 at 12 Noon
Location:
Concord Park Place Information Centre
We look forward to seeing you in these two events.

Regards,
Your Friends at Concord Park Place

KGB · June 28th, 2007, 03:15 AM

Quote:

what exactly is toronto style? vancouver style but with grey glass instead of green?

"Toronto style" is an updated derivative of earlier modern styles...generally International, and commonly mixed with early Commercial style. Contextually, this works well for Toronto, as this reflects major building eras in the city's history.

"Vancouver style" is more PoMo, and not derivative of anything else in Vancouver.

Memo to fellow forumers: If you are over the age of 14, and still using the phrase "that's so gay"...please stop. Not so much because it's politically incorrect, or because that phrase's 10 minutes of fame was up years ago... but because it makes you sound like a total immature idiot.

KGB

InTheBeach · June 28th, 2007, 04:51 AM

I agree that "that's so gay" is a _______ expression.

But I regularly use gay in place of happy.

It was a gay event.

They were having a gay old time.

Does that make me a bad person? Does "gay" need to refer to sexual orientation only?

KGB · June 28th, 2007, 05:59 AM

Quote:

They were having a gay old time. Does that make me a bad person? Does "gay" need to refer to sexual orientation only?

Well, the Flinstones were apparently having a "gay ole time", and I don't recall any of them being gay....(although we really don't know what happened with Pebbles & bam Bam).

KGB

elliot · June 28th, 2007, 01:51 PM

Every product made by Gay Lea starts with farm fresh, wholesome milk.
So you can feel good about giving it to your family.

camel_trainer · June 28th, 2007, 05:26 PM

That's pretty funny.

look@round · July 2nd, 2007, 07:11 AM

Pictures taken from CN Tower today:

Edit: I wonder if I've posted this in the good thread... Is it the good "Concord", not so sure now... If not, I will correct later... not it's too late, time to go to bed!

phunky · July 2nd, 2007, 07:32 AM

The newer buildings are so much nicer than the older ones.

Filip · July 2nd, 2007, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KGB

Well, the Flinstones were apparently having a "gay ole time", and I don't recall any of them being gay....(although we really don't know what happened with Pebbles & bam Bam).

KGB

This was pretty good...

kettal · July 4th, 2007, 07:46 AM

Is anyone else getting gay targeted advertisements on this page now, as a result of all this gay talk?

phunky · July 4th, 2007, 07:52 AM

lol. Not I.

monkeyronin · July 5th, 2007, 03:15 AM

I'm getting those "real jock" adds again.

Jasperhouse · July 5th, 2007, 05:13 AM

Isn't North York meant to be a garden suburb?

***Taller, Better*** · July 5th, 2007, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InTheBeach

I agree that "that's so gay" is a _______ expression.

But I regularly use gay in place of happy.

It was a gay event.

They were having a gay old time.

Does that make me a bad person? Does "gay" need to refer to sexual orientation only?

LOL! My mum does, too. Always makes me laugh to myself!

June 26th, 2007, 11:57 PM	#123
valantino The Greatest Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Valhaven Posts: 4,474 Likes (Received): 0	IMO, there's more grey glass than green in Vancouver Vancouver's style is slimmer, erratic, with a more pronounced podium and penthouse levels __________________ Jeez, supertalls and faux deco.

June 27th, 2007, 06:25 PM	#124
camel_trainer Have vision. Think big. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 619 Likes (Received): 0	Definitely a lot of grey glass in Vancouver. Is this design as boring as I think it is? I can't decide if I like it or if I've forgotten about it already. As for the "gay" thing, I have to admit that sometimes say it too, in reference to something that is negative. Just habit, although I see completely how it can be offensive even though its meaning, in my mind, is not really in reference to homosexuality. (Though perhaps it once was.) A friend of mine refuses to stop using it, insisting that the word has multiple meanings. He types it "ghey", as in, "that comment is unbelievably ghey." I think it works, but I try to steer clear of the whole thing now. Viable alternatives: That blows. (Optional: That blows the family dog.) That is nonsense. That is garbage. That sucks. (Optional: That sucks the hind teat.) That is bullsht. (Optional: That is pure, warm, fresh bullsht, directly from the animal's ass.) They are also interchangeable and combinable. e.g. - Project Symphony's design sucks the hind teat. It resembles pure, warm, fresh bullsh*t, directly from the animal's ass. Or whatever. __________________ Homer: Aw, twenty dollars! I wanted a peanut! Homer's Brain: Twenty dollars can buy many peanuts! Homer: Explain how! Homer's Brain: Money can be exchanged for goods and services! Homer: Woo-hoo!

June 27th, 2007, 07:13 PM	#125
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,742 Likes (Received): 276	There is no question about it, "gay" used to describe something negative was started as a homophobic term. It would be pretty hard to not see that. Almost everyone who uses it says that they personally do not mean it to be derogatory.. but I'm truly wondering how they cannot see that it is? In any case, it is a bit "dated" as an expression and one doesn't hear it as much any more, thank god. You are right, Camel... there are a million other expressions to use. And, as a side observation, I have never heard a gay person use "gay" in that specific negative way. Usually I heard it strictly from straight people. __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

June 28th, 2007, 04:51 AM	#129
InTheBeach Indie Bean Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Beach Posts: 2,305 Likes (Received): 2	I agree that "that's so gay" is a _______ expression. But I regularly use gay in place of happy. It was a gay event. They were having a gay old time. Does that make me a bad person? Does "gay" need to refer to sexual orientation only? __________________ You are a waterfall Waiting inside a well You are a wrecking ball Before the building fell And every lightning rod Has got to watch the storm cloud come. - Us Ones In Between, Sunset Rubdown

June 28th, 2007, 05:26 PM	#132
camel_trainer Have vision. Think big. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 619 Likes (Received): 0	That's pretty funny. __________________ Homer: Aw, twenty dollars! I wanted a peanut! Homer's Brain: Twenty dollars can buy many peanuts! Homer: Explain how! Homer's Brain: Money can be exchanged for goods and services! Homer: Woo-hoo!

June 26th, 2007, 09:39 PM	#121
phunky BANNED Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,382 Likes (Received): 0	The roof and the balcony style. Very square with clean lines. Darker glass. Vancouver style is more rounded and curved with green glass.

June 26th, 2007, 10:33 PM	#122
punchbuggy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 19 Likes (Received): 0	It works with what we have here. The green goes well with their ocean and curves look good against a backdrop of jagged mountain peaks.

June 28th, 2007, 01:18 AM	#126
phunky BANNED Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,382 Likes (Received): 0	I've heard other gay men use the word gay like that. They are younger though, and probably have internal homophobic issues.

June 28th, 2007, 01:26 AM	#127
rt_0891 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto, Hong Kong, Vancouver Posts: 2,697 Likes (Received): 0	from e-mail... Dear Friends, Thank you for your interest in Concord Park Place. We wish to take this opportunity to keep you informed about the latest development of this community in the making. Concord Park Place is a multi-phased residential community development. This 45 acre site will take approximately 10 years to develop. When complete, Concord Park Place will become the largest residential community in the history of North York, Ontario. Strategically located on the major transportation hub, with two subway stations, a GO Train station, Hwy 401 and 404/DVP, Concord Park Place is truly at the centre of everything. This unparalleled location will guarantee a strong growth potential. "Discovery at Concord Park Place" is the first phase of this community development. The Public Grand Opening is tentatively slated for July 18, 2007. However, as an online registrant, you are invited to attend the following events well in advance of the Public Grand Opening. 1) CONCORD PARK PLACE - EARLY BIRD PREVIEW: June 29, 2007 - July 4, 2007 (closed on July 1, 2007) 2) DISCOVERY AT CONCORD PARK PLACE - EARLY PURCHASE OPPORTUNITY: July 5, 2007 at 12 Noon Location: Concord Park Place Information Centre We look forward to seeing you in these two events. Regards, Your Friends at Concord Park Place

June 28th, 2007, 01:51 PM	#131
elliot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,172 Likes (Received): 7	Every product made by Gay Lea starts with farm fresh, wholesome milk. So you can feel good about giving it to your family.

July 2nd, 2007, 07:11 AM	#133
look@round @round the world Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 378 Likes (Received): 0	Pictures taken from CN Tower today: Edit: I wonder if I've posted this in the good thread... Is it the good "Concord", not so sure now... If not, I will correct later... not it's too late, time to go to bed! Last edited by look@round; July 2nd, 2007 at 07:19 AM.

July 2nd, 2007, 07:32 AM	#134
phunky BANNED Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,382 Likes (Received): 0	The newer buildings are so much nicer than the older ones.

July 4th, 2007, 07:46 AM	#136
kettal city Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,045 Likes (Received): 0	Is anyone else getting gay targeted advertisements on this page now, as a result of all this gay talk?

July 4th, 2007, 07:52 AM	#137
phunky BANNED Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,382 Likes (Received): 0	lol. Not I.

July 5th, 2007, 03:15 AM	#138
monkeyronin Mơמkƹ͛ƴ∆ґơɲiɲ Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Posts: 4,458 Likes (Received): 44	I'm getting those "real jock" adds again.

July 5th, 2007, 05:13 AM	#139
Jasperhouse Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 12 Likes (Received): 0	Isn't North York meant to be a garden suburb? Last edited by Jasperhouse; July 5th, 2007 at 05:19 AM.

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