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I think that when you have debt on a property, the bank usually requires insurance. If you have no debt, there is not anyone requiring you to insure. If they owned the building flat out, perhaps this is why there was no insurance.

I took some pics... http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,21496.new.html#new

So I read online this morning about The Lancer Steak House burning down. I figured I would grab my new camera and check it out. Nice to see CFD getting in the holiday spirit That's a little flare up in the window Edit by Sherman Cahal: Added city to subject.

Come on people - vote for the NEW one!!! I am going to have to make some campaign buttons.

I like the new one - it "softens" up the boards. No formatting issues here.

So I picked up the Nikon D3000 last week from Dodd (they also gave me a Nikon S210 for free). I have been happily snapping some pics - but still definitely learning the camera. I do have a question - My pictures are all about 2MB in size, should I change the settings on my camera to make them smaller? Also, I tried emailing some pics via gmail and they were absolutely huge when viewed in the email, how can I shrink the size of pics I have already taken. This is my favorite picture taken so far, not sure if it is a "good" picture, but I think it looks pretty cool.

Nothing like a nice cold day for some facade work

Alright, so I guess no one here has one. Next question - the camera is 10.1 megapixels. Is this good enough to be able to blow up pictures to sizes larger than 8 by 10? 10 megapixels is plenty for 8x10's and can produce high quality 11x14's. Technique is most important, though do understand crop sensor cameras have compromises besides megapixel count. The main issues are digital noise and slightly lower dynamic range (you learn to work with it). Keep ISO low if you're using APS-C crop sensor cameras (ISO 400 and under is best for enlargements). I use an XTi/400D, and I don't print anything shot at ISO 800. Digital noise looks worse in prints than film grain. A perfect shot from a 10-megapixel DSLR (low ISO, tripod and/or high shutter speed, good lighting, etc.) can probably look sharp up to 16x20 or so. I've seen big enlargements from 10-megapixel cameras that look as good as 35mm slide film and top line negative film like Reala and Portra. 10 megapixels was a pretty big milestone in DSLR's. I'd say that's when they matched what you could do with 35mm film. Since then, they've eclipsed 35mm. Some of the newer full-frame cameras like the Canon 5D Mark II are competitive with medium format film, maybe even besting it. And keep in mind full-frame cameras can be handheld in remarkably bad lighting conditions. They look clean at insanely high ISO settings. Digital noise just isn't an issue with full-frame DSLR's. So the bigger issue is not megapixels, it's digital noise. Also, remember it's not just the camera, but the lens in front of it. Invest good money in lenses. I'm not saying buy all Canon L glass or the Nikon equivalent, but don't cheap out either. Do your research and find lenses that are the best bang for your buck. For anything but extreme wide angle, buy lenses that are compatible with both crop sensor and full-frame cameras. That way if you upgrade in the future, your lenses are still useable. You won't have to worry about selling them off and starting over. Camera lenses are not like computers (or camera bodies for that matter). They can retain value and function for a very long time, even decades. As to your comment on buying quality lenses - anyone know anything about the Nikon 55-200 mm telephoto lens? So what I think I might do is check out black friday at Best Buy - they have a package of the Nikon D3000, 18-55 mm lens, 55-200 mm lens, and camera bag for $599. Seems like a good starter kit.

Thanks for the info. That's good that it won't be a problem to print large images. The Nikon D3000 does not have a "live feature" which I suppose I am OK with. It has a feature where it teaches you how to use the camera, which is a pretty cool for newbies like me. The price seems good too.

Alright, so I guess no one here has one. Next question - the camera is 10.1 megapixels. Is this good enough to be able to blow up pictures to sizes larger than 8 by 10?

Revised RFP issued today... scaled down into phases. Phase 1 is concentrated on Chester, between E. 21 and E. 24, including the Theater Arts building. Unfortunately, the Doan building is now available for demo if need be. Out of curiosity, how do you know they issued a revised RFP? Are you on a mailing list? Do they post it on their website?

I'm thinking about stepping up to the DSLR world and I am considering the Nikon D3000. Anyone here have one?

I have not been there in a few years, but Jillian's at Cedar-Fairmount in Cleveland Heights used to show PPV boxing.

I think albert porter is a very close second. The man was power hungry! I probably wouldn't have grown up where I did if he had succeeded. Who? This Albert Porter? - Albert Gallatin Porter (1824-1897), was an Indiana governor, and United States Congressman I have lived in Cleveland my whole life (besides college) and I have never heard of Albert Porter.

I graduated in 2002 and my guess is back then it was not 80% commuters to COB. Personally, I would not have been happy if the COB was off campus when I was there, and even though I am not currently a student, I think it needs to stay on campus.

Allegro's building (former Morse Graphics) will have the facade work starting soon.

That's awesome, I just wish they did this about 3 years ago!! We definitely need more programs to encourage younger people to purchase and stay in Ohio. Also, it applies to not just Bachelor's but Graduate degrees as well. I was 27 when I got my Master's degree and there were certainly people older than me in my classes.

My company purchased a building on Eucild Ave and we are moving our offices there. I am trying to find the year it was built. I went to City Hall and they had a records guy. The info they had was a little iffy, since the current building isn't the first structure on the site, there was a previous building that was demolished.

Quick question - I am looking to find the age of a couple of buildings in Cleveland. I am about to head downtown to do my research. Does anyone know the best places I can go to find this info? I know the county map room will have history of ownership, but it won't say when the structure was built. FYI - already checked with the archive in Ohio City and they did not have much for me. Thanks!!!

Thats an understatement! did you see her naked? If I only owned a computer besides my work computer...

Many more germs are transmitted through the hands than the air. It's best to sneeze or cough toward the floor with nothing in front of your mouth. I would take exception to that. You should cover your mouth, just not with your hands. You should sneeze or cough into your elbow.

I lived in Cinci for four years (college) and I'd say most don't watch NBA (at least from 98-02 when I was there). It would drive me crazy when we had the TV on at work and they would not give 1 NBA score on the local news but spend the majority of the sports segment discussing Nascar. I think ever since the Royals left town, they focus more on college hoops. Correct me if I am wrong Cincinnatians.

I think I did a market analysis report on this building back when I was in the MUPDD program as CSU. I should try and dig it up (although, I bet it is pretty terrible!).

Enough of the OSU discussion. I come to this thread to read and discuss the Bearcats, not the Vest and the Buckeyes.

Jumped over OSU -> #8 in the AP poll. How awesome is that??