darksabre

Hm? I think we're talking about the same thing. Maybe from different angles. I don't think Buffalo does any of this but I could be wrong. The medical corridor maybe kinda?

This is exactly something I've been thinking about. Like... What if there was a non-profit that employed accountants, business experts, stuff like that, who could help you manage your business, or teach you how to? You have experts who you can bring in to mentor the startup workers. Say I live on the east side and I don't have my high school degree but I want to open a bakery? I don't know a ton about baking, but the incubator has grant money to bring a bakery expert in to train me and a few workers, and a business consultant to help me with basic accounting, ordering supplies, etc. I don't know. Just something I've been thinking on.

Right? I have to figure it is. I just wonder who will ultimately benefit from it. There's a great podcast series called "There Goes the Neighborhood" all about the pluses and minuses of gentrification/development in neighborhoods in NYC and LA, and it's fascinating just how double-edged the gentrification sword is. If the East Side does see a resurgence it seems to me that it can't be at the expense of the people living there right now. It would be nice if it could be by them, and for them. Rather than just white people coming in and opening up organic cookie shops and Starbucks and all that. It would be wonderful just to enable growth of what is already there by who is already there.

I spend a lot of time thinking about the bountiful potential of Buffalo's East side. Land is cheap, so much of the old homes are cleared out that you could buy half a block with frontage on two streets for very little money. Taxes are low. There are undoubtedly people in these neighborhoods who would love to have jobs in those neighborhoods, or would love to have help starting businesses to serve those neighborhoods and employ some of their friends or family. There's gotta be a point where white people are going to get sick of how crowded and expensive the suburbs and Elmwood village are and, finally getting over their fear of crime and minorities, start investing in the east side...right? How many more Dyngus Day invasions do we have to have before we decide that Broadway Fillmore is a place to build instead of visit? I understand this all sound super "white savior"-ey, but the truth is absolutely tinged by racism. The people who live there and who have always lived there would probably tell you they love it and hate at the same time, I think... And that they wouldn't want someone coming in and developing them out of it... But man. There's so much potential there. So much potential.

You just have to belieeevvvvveeee

If he can play half the season without getting hurt then fine.

I wonder what Buffalo's click bait ratings are? Do we click the bait more than the big cities?

I appreciate the tip on Get Dressed though. When I'm on a little more generous timeline I am definitely going to check them out. I bet I can probably get an even better suit there for an even better price, but I can't do wait and see right now for sizing. With the way I have to mix and match pants and jackets they might not work for me anyway. But I like the concept a lot.

Gangster does not equal "gangsta". Gangsta is a slang term born of 80s black rap and gang culture. It's a distinctly black term used by black people to describe other black people. No one has ever called a white guy "gangsta". So either you're racist or ignorant. Your choice. When you use slang, you better know the roots, unless you want to get called out.

I liked them. Nice place, not too overpriced. Very friendly service. They had what I was looking for. I was going to shop around but I figured I probably wouldn't be able to do any better anywhere else. I really like that they do the tailoring in house. They're going to call me when the suit comes in so I can get the pants measured and altered. I'm wearing a 42L jacket but need the width in the thigh of a 38 pant which doesn't come with the 42 jacket, so we had to order that combo.

Going with Riverside. Got a Ralph Lauren coming in next week and their April sale is $100 off. Tailoring free and in house. $357 total for a nice suit that I should have just in time for the first wedding on the 5th since only the pants are going to need alteration.

Yup, it's still there!

Gangsta = black people. But you knew that. And why are all the Catholics I know covered in tats about Jesus? Or is there only one way to be a Christian?

There are so many people like this. The stigma was ruined for me really early in life. My bus driver in elementary school, Mr. Bill, had sweet tats. A big grim reaper on one forearm and a spiderweb on his elbow. He was the nicest damn guy in the world and he loved the kids and we all loved him.

Now now, having bad opinions does not make someone a troll.

How do you feel about the deep state?

Self burn. Nice.

So I think my plan is to kick some tires and see what I feel the best about. Riverside and Jos A Bank tonight. Get Dressed tomorrow night. Then perhaps the New York Store and Chayban on Saturday if I'm still not feeling any of the other 3. I'll keep you all posted on where I land.

Local Emmys right? :lol:

Aye. Maybe I'll stop in tomorrow after work, they're open later on Thursdays.

The internet notes that they are cash only, but that is not an issue for me if the price is right.

Hmm, that doesn't look bad at all... I dunno.. Mark is pretty Euro :p

I give so few f*cks about the quarterback stuff that I wouldn't even be mad if they took Roquan and Chubb both in the first round.

I would think so. I'm stunned by their performance.