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    I think it stems from this line: "Though Guerilla Gay Bars are usually a surprise event in other cities, Houston organizers informed the bar owner in advance out of courtesy and were told they would be welcomed."
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    Now that pages have been updated to look like profiles, maybe the discussion board feature was wiped out..
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    ^I think you can get to it by coming in from Nance St. and walking under 59 - it's been a while since I've been there, but it's in that general area..
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    Westridge? That area is still inner loop, though.
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    A little bit of information I found while searching for more information about Chequer Imports - Jay H. Cohen (of Wilshire Village fame) owns that property. Surprise! edit - and owes back taxes on it
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    I'm glad this one isn't so early as some others, although I can't decide if it's worth it to hear all the hillbilly type cheers and "yeeehaws" when it goes down..
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    I think this is the one: http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/i...showtopic=15077
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    From Swamplot (emphasis mine): http://swamplot.com/wilshire-village-movin...sed/2009-03-12/
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    Yeah, I doubt Minnetex proper would have anything - pretty rural. Garden Villas/Glenbrook would be good, but finding rent in that range may not be in the cards...
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    True - I have to go to someone in network, I have to get a referral for a specialist, and I always see a PA or an NP instead of the doctor for wait reasons.. At my previous job, we had United Healthcare (the best insurance I have had) - two dental cleanings and one well-woman exam per year were copay-free.. I agree about that, but what about insurance companies? True - I need to get around to watching this: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/sickaroundtheworld/ Ah...now that I think about it, I know of several Americans who mail-order prescription from Canada..
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    Thanks for the replies so far - currently residing south of the medical center, I think it's safe to say areas south of the loop (and even the beltway) are better - I don't know much about Pearland or Friendswood or commute times either way, though. Vic - Sunnyside, Southpark, South Acres, and Crestmont Park areas are probably out of the question. Are there any other areas to suggest/recommend? Anyone know much about the Minnetex area?
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    I haven't heard or seen a thing - I guess we'll know when they finish it out with the 24 Hour Fitness decals or post something on their web site.
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    I am all for going non-profit in some way. Most insurance providers are companies just like any other publicly traded one where profit must be maximized and shareholders pleased. I think it is highly unethical. Jax - what is it like dealing with prescription medication in the Canadian system? I do benefit greatly from paying my copay instead of the full price of medicine (about $80/month to keep me alive vs. a retail price of about $300). My employer does, however pay for a large percentage of my monthly premiums..
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    Thanks for the link - panning southeast, Deer Trails Circle, Whitetail Trail, Fawn Meadow Dr., Buck Ridge, and some other street not named on current maps are visible, too. It appears that the outer Deer Trails circle is still there - I'll have to check it out one day. So this place was being thought up in the late seventies/early eighties - my main question is how/why all the current maps show the street names still..
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    Fwiw, it really creeps me out that my health insurance is being traded on the NYSE..
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    Cool, thanks...that looks like the place. Now for the name (maybe it was the same)..
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    Does anyone know the name of the complex that was previously where River Oaks Gardens condominiums are located? This is 1601 S. Shepherd (between Peden and Haddon) - google map and local live map. The property that was there before seemed well manicured and less dense - also reminded me a little of the setup of Wilshire Village. The only thing I could find was records of River Oaks Gardens as grantor to Louis Puro, et al, Rice University, and Hugh Potter in 1961. That seems backward to me since the current residences were built ~1978 (unless the former was also named River Oaks Gardens?)/. 1964: http://i41.tinypic.com/j8fzx1.jpg http://historicaerials.com/?poi=4463
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    I would hand deliver the tickets to an Intown/Lovett office...and post lots of pictures
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    BenH might be able to look it up in the 1955 directory...the Sanborns I have access to don't have maps in that area from that time period.
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    That should be a new quote for Houston buildings and architecture. Or, buildings are damned if they do, damned if they don't.
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    Yep, it was at 2010 S. Shepherd - there was a beauty salon, tea room, and something called Graham's catering, too. Just across Indiana was Jamail Bros. food market.
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    From the GHPA: Harris County Commissioners Court has voted to delay action on the proposed demolition of the 1923 Hogan-Allnoch Dry Goods Co. Building, 1311-1319 Texas Avenue, and the 1905 Peden Iron & Steel Co. Building, 700 N. San Jacinto. Precinct 1 Commissioner El Franco Lee requested the item be withdrawn from the Court's agenda. Commissioners had been scheduled to vote on a contract with Morris Architects to plan the demolition of both buildings. GHPA Executive Director Ramona Davis appeared before Commissioners Court to ask for the delay. Many GHPA members had also contacted County Judge Ed Emmett in response to a GHPA Preservation Alert questioning the possible demolitions. Commissioners referred the matter back to the Harris County Facilities & Property Management Division, which will re-evaluate offers by private individuals to purchase and renovate the Hogan-Allnoch Building and examine alternatives to demolition for the Peden Iron & Steel Co. Building. Thanks to everyone who contacted the County regarding this issue. GHPA will update its members as this matter moves forward.
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    Welcome to HAIF - and thanks for posting and adding pictures
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    Interesting building, and one of the more modern designs from Joseph Finger's compendium. Here's another thread with a little more talk about it: http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/i...hl=battelsteins and the HAI page: http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/Buildi...7s_Building.php
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