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YOU are a STINKER, Mayor! :-P

You know all they did was move their "factory sales" (cool, cause in this case the label is actually accurate vs. outlet malls) to their Brooklyn location, right? I remember their old location too, but this is still one of Cleveland's truly hidden (shopping) jewels! I get emails from their outlet at least 2-3 times a week, and they still have full-on warehouse sales every once and a while too. I've picked up a couple of $1200 suits for $350-400. Here's a copy of the latest newsletter I got...email Denise if you want to be added to the list (and note the special :clap:sale :clap: coming up for their "email friends"): "Hugo Boss VIP Update DON'T FORGET!!! Starting Thursday, May 14th and Friday, May 15th (we're closed on the weekend) Continuing on Monday, Tuesday and ending on Wednesday, May 20th, we are offering all our preferred e-Mail friends 40% OFF plus and additional 10% OFF the entire store for these five days only!* The selections are the best we have ever had. YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS THIS EVENT! We look forward to seeing you. Our hours of operation are: Mon. - Fri., 10am - 6pm. Please give us a call if you have any questions. *Sale EXCLUDES: watches, fragrances, sunglasses, boxed t-shirts, selected casual shirts, irregulars and a limited amount of pink tagged suits. This small group of items will still receive 10% off the ticket price! Thanks and have a nice day, Garry and Denise HUGO BOSS Retail, Inc. Denise Storc Sales Associate 4600 Tiedeman Rd. Brooklyn, Ohio 44144 USA Phone + 1 216 688 3278 Fax + 1 216 688 0011 E-mail [email protected] www.hugoboss.com"

Can you elaborate on this? I hadn't heard that there were negative experiences re: O in OHio.

No, according to their audition website, they charge you a fee when you want to submit your headshot and resume to be considered for a particular role that is available. You specify which role you'd like to audition for, pay a small fee (it's like $3.95 for each submission), then you get to submit your materials in regards to a specific role that is available for casting on their website. There are already some projects listed on there that they're casting for. Well just to play devil's advocate for a moment, could they really have some sort of unsavory business model based on $3.95 a submission? I mean, if it was $10 as discussed before that's one thing, but $3.95? It seems like maaayybbbee a legit argument could be made for "administrative costs" or something. I understand that having a fee at all is not in line with industry norms, but at $3.95, could it maybe be just an innocent (but poorly advised) choice to cover the cost of doing business?

Heh heh heh....it's not that I want them to fail; to the contrary, I'd love to see Nehst soar. But please don't blow smoke up our a$$'s, we've been the victim of way too many empty promises to subject ourselves to this game once again: Nehst Studios draws employment seekers to job fair By JAY MILLER 10:07 am, May 6, 2009 About 40 would-be film hands turned out for a job fair at the Cleveland Convention Center Tuesday in response to a call from Nehst Studios for actors, writers and film industry craft workers. The city of Cleveland has offered Nehst free space in the convention center to give the company a leg up on its plan to build a full-blown film production operation in Cleveland. The only thing standing in the way of that plan, said Nehst president Larry Meistrich, is passage of a movie tax credit by the Ohio General Assembly and the signature of Gov. Ted Strickland. Ivan Schwarz, executive director of the Greater Cleveland Film Commission, said bills are moving through both houses of the Legislature and one of those could be passed by this summer as part of the state’s two-year budget. ... More at: http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20090506/FREE/905069971

Well I think the key terms from the above release are that they are "scouting" for local talent, in preparation for "possible" film productions. Seems as if its almost more of a PR move than anything else, committing them to nothing in reality. Anybody hear how it actually went? Would be nice if the PD or one of the TV stations would actually do a follow-up.

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jacqueline L. Mayo Communications Manager (216)265-3303/(216) 857-7151 2009 FIRST QUARTER, MARCH PASSENGER TRAFFIC DOWN, SHOWING MONTH-TO-MONTH IMPROVEMENTS CLEVELAND, May 5, 2009 — March 2009 passenger traffic at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) totaled 848,225, down 12.84% or 124,967 passengers compared to March 2008. The number of passengers traveling through the airport averaged 27,362 daily. While passenger traffic remained down in March, traffic was 6.93% better than the overall percentage decline in February 2009 vs. February 2008. March 2009 passenger traffic was up 30.95%, or 200,455 passengers, vs. February 2009. “We’re beginning to see small improvements in our passenger traffic numbers that we hope will continue,” said Airport Director Ricky Lake Smith. Year-to-date and first quarter passenger traffic (January – March 2009) totaled 2,127,302, down 16.99% or 435,340 passengers. - 30 -

Beats me.... Here's a copy of the press release from the City. Seems like its an "all of the above" deal as far as who they are supposedly hiring. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2009 News Advisory Nehst Studios Scouting Local Production Talent CLEVELAND – Nehst Studios is scouting local film industry and non-industry craftsmen, actors, writers, etc., as well as support crew such as graphic designers and musicians in preparation for possible film productions. WHO: Ken Silliman, Chief of Staff, City of Cleveland Larry Meistrich, Chairman & Founder, Nehst Studios Dana Offenbach, Head of Production, Nehst Studios WHAT: Photo and Interview Opportunities WHEN: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 1:00 PM WHERE: Cleveland Convention Center 500 Lakeside Avenue Lobby in front of Room 207 Enter via the main entrance at the West arch on Lakeside. - 30 -

Here's some exciting news that should be making waves tomorrow: It sounds like Barbara Snyder (and/or maybe CIO Lev Gonick) will be appearing on stage tomorrow at the introduction of the newest Kindle model with Amazon prez Jeff Bezos, announcing a partnership to provide students with Kindles loaded with text books. From the linked articles: "We have a reliable tip that Barbara Snyder, president of Case Western Reserve University, and Arthur Sulzberger, top man at the New York Times will join Amazon's Jeff Bezos on stage Wednesday. So it looks like a new Kindle focused on textbooks and newspapers is a lock." http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/04/amazon-press-event-wednesday-may-6th-see-you-and-then-new-kind/ "Chief information officer for Cleveland-based Case Western Reserve University -- the college whose president will be taking the stage with Jeff Bezos -- Lev Gonick said select students are being issued the new, larger screen Kindles (doesn't specify DX) in the fall semester with pre-installed textbooks for chemistry, computer science and a freshman seminar." http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/04/amazon-kindle-dx-to-feature-9-7-inch-display/

I think this would be really, really huge. Can you imagine what a college-affiliated, K-12 school would do for downtown residential development!?! Bigger than a full-service grocery store, "college town", or any other XYZ development. I hope he makes this a priority.

I seem to remember a discussion about this a long while ago in the Avenue District thread. Take a look in there.

Tread carefully here...by that reasoning, why should the PD cover any of the development projects or proposals around town? I agree that this thing is a cheeseball and a half, and I know that as-of last fall, the Coast Guard had NO intention on moving from that land. However, what did catch my attention in that last article was Axelrod's comment on making this place the new Landerhaven. I think it would be GREAT if we could attract the type of events that Landerhaven hosts to a first-rate events center downtown. And when (if) the port finally moves to E 55th, why not have the Coast Guard join them down there, especially if they're planning on rebuilding their infrastructure anyway. Then maybe this would be the right place for a world-class event space, maybe even with elements or the spirit of the Rockometer.

Ummm...You mean United and Star Alliance. Lord....You sound like the folks on cleveland.bomb. LOL ;) Actually I'm happy about this. I have Global Service on United and Platinum on Continental. I just fear that because were inbetween NYC and CHI we'll get screwed on international expansion, however, both of those airports are clogged, so hopefully Mr. Smith is working a way to bring some flight here. PUH-LEASE don't compare me to the nattering-nabobs on cleveland.bomb! But...yes yes, indeed, Star Alliance. And actually, I had missed that in April DOT had finally granted preliminary approval for their move to Star Alliance. Hopefully that means we'll start hearing some more definitive details soon! http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/news/alliance.aspx Which reminds me of something...if Allison Grant is a dedication aviation reporter for the PD, you'd think she would have the industry knowledge to mention this alliance change as an explanation for the elimination of the CDG flight, and not rely on speculation from Ricky Lake Smith.

No it's cost efficienciy. The 757-200 series planes are very different than the 757-300 planes. Prior to 911 the 757 series planes (regardless) of carrier, would fly NYC to LAX/SFO/SEA routes and overnight. Airlines have updated their models and aircraft utilization so they use the 757-200 planes to fly to high yield secondary routes to Europe then back to a hub in the States, then turn to do a short run and back to a hub for an evening flight back to Europe. (example: CLE-LHR-CLE refuel/cater then fly CLE-MCO-CLE refuel/re cater to LHR departure.) There is very little difference (in economy capacity) between the 757-200 & the 767-200. The 757-200 has 10 more economy seats than the 767-200. However, the 767-200 has 8 J class (business first) seats than the 757-200. Now having said that, if the Cleveland Market could support a 767-300 at J pricing the plane would already be here. I dont think individuals or company's are buying those Business First seats. The economy seats on a 757 & a 737 models are exactly the same. The width of the 767 seats is different. as it has one extra inch of width. Seriously, why fly a larger plane that cannot be filled, just to fly it? That plane could be used on a route where they can fill the plane. I'm not disputing cost argument and the rationalization for using 757s, we're on the same page MTS. What I'm referring to is what seems to be the public perception to this equipment choice. Like comments by the usual suspects on Cleveland.bomb like this one: "Posted by mlnem4s on 05/01/09 at 1:28PM I will never fly a long-haul flight across the Atlantic on a single aisle jet. It is great to have the service in Cleveland but I don't think it will achieve its full potential until Continental uses the correct size aircraft to fly such a long distance." Why is there this public perception that single-aisle in not "the correct size aircraft"? And while I stand corrected on the seat dimensions being different between 737 & 757, the seat bottoms on the 757 economy seat do most definitely slide forward when reclined, which makes a surprising difference in comfort compared to the 737 economy seat. Most people don't fly enough to know the difference, but what he is saying is no different than what people in other cities are saying. When airlines realized they couldn't compete with SW domestically, they took larger aircraft and positioned them to fly to secondary international destinations. Then the 737-800 & 900 planes were put on trans con routes. That hurt airlines except American and United who contined to use 767 on the JFK - LAX/SFO routes. Although now, those airlines now use THREE class 757 or 767 on those routes. The perception is just that. I've flown to Europe on the 757 and haven't had a problem. The only real difference is the over head bin space. I think the FAs are more attentive to Customers on the 757 vs 767 (especially if its a newark based crew). Again, for those complaining, that exactly why they use a 757. Ticket sales not perception dictates what type of aircraft is used. I wonder if that poster flies enough to know there is not difference. Most likely not. the 757s are ETOPS certified just like the 767s. If you look at most airlines they have 757s going to London, Paris, Portugal, Dublin, etc. It's not a dis to Cleveland. Once the 787 comes on line, I expect Cleveland to get more international service and have some 767 repositioned as Newark is clogged. Hear hear. And the FA to passenger ratio is indeed better on the 757 than on a twin-aisle. Re: 767s and reallocation....well we'll just have to keep our fingers crossed, as I fear it'll be dependent upon how OneWorld and the AA alliance shakes out.

No it's cost efficienciy. The 757-200 series planes are very different than the 757-300 planes. Prior to 911 the 757 series planes (regardless) of carrier, would fly NYC to LAX/SFO/SEA routes and overnight. Airlines have updated their models and aircraft utilization so they use the 757-200 planes to fly to high yield secondary routes to Europe then back to a hub in the statses, then turn to do a short run and back to a hub for an evening flight back to Europe. (example: CLE-LHR-CLE refuel/cater then fly CLE-MCO-CLE refuel/recater to LHR departure.) There is very little difference (in economy capacity) between the 757-200 & the 767-200. The 757-200 has 10 more economy seats than the 767-200. However, the 767-200 has 8 J class (business first) seats than the 757-200. Now having said that, if the Cleveland Market could support a 767-300 at J pricing the plane would already be here. I dont think individuals or company's are buying those Business First seats. The economy seats on a 757 & a 737 models are exactly the same. The width of the 767 seats is different. as it has one extra inch of width. Seriously, why fly a larger plane that cannot be filled, just to fly it? That plane could be used on a route where they can fill the plane. I'm not disputing cost argument and the rationalization for using 757s, we're on the same page MTS. What I'm referring to is what seems to be the public perception to this equipment choice. Like comments by the usual suspects on cleveland.bomb like this one: "Posted by mlnem4s on 05/01/09 at 1:28PM I will never fly a long-haul flight across the Atlantic on a single aisle jet. It is great to have the service in Cleveland but I don't think it iwll achieve its full potential until Continental uses the correct size aircraft to fly such a long distance." Why is there this public perception that single-aisle in not "the correct size aircraft"? And while I stand corrected on the seat dimensions being different between 737 & 757, the seat bottoms on the 757 economy seat do most definitely slide forward when reclined, which makes a surprising difference in comfort compared to the 737 economy seat.

Will someone please explain to me this aversion to single-aisle planes on transatlantic routes (as exhibited once-again in the comments of this article)? Is this just Cleveland snobbery, or Cleveland pessimism? I've flown both single-aisle and twin-aisle to London and honestly, there's very little difference besides the visual impact of being on a much larger plane. And it's not as if the flight is that long. 14.5 hours to Beijing is one thing, but I've done the 6-7 hour flight to London without even moving from my seat! And even the economy seats in the 757 are a step from what you get in a 737 (and I believe even the TATL 767 as well)...more pitch and the seat cushions do a cool slide forward when you recline. Cleveland flights to Heathrow Airport in London to begin Saturday by Alison Grant/Plain Dealer Reporter Friday May 01, 2009, 12:04 PM CLEVELAND -- Continental Airlines' inaugural flight from Cleveland to London's Heathrow Airport is scheduled to depart Cleveland Hopkins International Airport at 8:35 p.m. Saturday, arriving in London at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. The return flight departs London at 11:40 a.m. Sunday and arrives in Cleveland at 3:30 p.m. the same day. The seasonal daily nonstop service replaces Continental's previous seasonal service between Cleveland and Gatwick Airport, which is farther from central London and has fewer connecting flights to other destinations. "The new flights give Cleveland travelers convenient access to Europe's most popular gateway airport for U.S. travelers," Jim Compton, Continental's executive vice president of marketing, said in a statement. "In addition to serving London, Heathrow will provide both business and leisure travelers numerous connections to cities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa." Continental said in December it would not resume spring and summer nonstop flights between Cleveland and Paris that the carrier launched last year. The airline said the decision was a cost-cutting move to improve corporate profitability, but declined to say whether bookings were slack. However, Hopkins Director Ricky Smith said at the time that the Paris service was "always a challenge." Flights to Heathrow from Cleveland will operate through Saturday, Sept. 26, with the last flight returning from London the next day. Continental is using a Boeing 757 jet that seats 16 passengers in the first-class business section and 159 passengers in economy. http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2009/05/plain_dealer_filethe_clock_tow.html

I'm not disputing that part at all. The PD has an obvious agenda on this issue. Completely understood, I didn't mean to imply that was your viewpoint. no one gave you proper credit for this soo.... roflmao! sending letters now.. I dunno...we might wanna check with Surfohio on that one! ;)

Why is this a bad joke? Because Nehst, along with whoever is inserting them into this debate, is selling us a bill of goods! The Weinstein Company has about 200 employees. DreamWorks (DREAMWORKS!!) has a grand total of 140 employees. Sure, they'll hire additional "production crew" jobs as their needs arise, but to say this gonna create 1500-1800 jobs is a complete and utter sham! Now, in general I'm glad Nehst is here, and I think we have a real shot at growing our film industry, a la Baltimore, Pittsburgh, etc. But I think the Nehst and a Cleveland film industry and the Convention Center/Med Mart can co-exist peacefully, so it can only be with ulterior motives that they are being inserted in the discussion.

I've lived in an apartment with a windowless bedroom, and let me tell you it does have its pluses and minuses. You are able to be completely isolated from the outside world, but then again, you are completely isolated from the outside world. It's hard to understand until you've experienced it, but it is surprisingly disorienting to sleep in a room entirely cut-off from natural light. As dramatic as it may seem, if I was in the market for an apartment downtown right now, it could be a deal-breaker for me. But all of the other amenities of 668 are certainly compelling, so I certainly hope (and believe) it will be a huge success.

Ok call me crazy, but wouldn't a Brooks Brothers opening at Eton present a lot more of a threat to the Beachwood location 3 miles down the road than the downtown location? It seems like it would make a lot more sense, if we're talking about metropolitan-area strategy, to have a store downtown to serve the downtown office workers and the Westsiders, and a Beachwood OR Eton location for the 271 corridor and Eastsiders.

How often do you use the airport? There are 747 jets owned by super rich going to the clinic. Also during IROPS 777 are often rerouted from EWR to CLE. They are no scheduled, but the airport has handled/can handle 777/774/767 aircraft. Good points MTS. And don't forget the heavy-lift transport aircraft we see on occasion for NASA (An-225, An-124, etc.) And Pugu is incorrect in another way as well: While things have certainly changed with the economy, the health of the airline industry, and the delivery schedule of CO's order of 787 Dreamliners in the past 18 months, it was (and may very well still be) the intention of CO to replace many of its 757s with 767s on routes such as CLE-LGW (now LHR) and possibly even CLE-CDG (now nuthin'). They didn't have the equipment availability previously, so we were stuck with 757s, but the 787s will relive the crush for 767s so they can trickle down to other routes. Now, like I said, their plans may have changed, but once the economy turns around (it will) and international airline travel picks up again (it will), this will certainly be a viable scenario once again. And don't get me wrong, I'm not saying a new FIS wouldn't also be beneficial for our international ops, lord know we are woefully lacking in that area. But to say that apron and taxi work is a waste is myopic.

I'm not exactly sure how you can justify that comment. Sure, a new FIS facility would be sexy (ok...relative to what's there now!) and probably would further encourage CO to add additional international flights, but they sure as hell aren't gonna commit 767s and 777s to a route in and out of CLE if the basic infrastructure of the airport ain't up to snuff. Taxiways and aprons may not say a lot symbolically, but what good would a gleaming new FIS be if the planes are kept away because of deterioration elsewhere?

Just an FYI....Grand Opening of the Park Building going on right now. Food, speeches, food, open house of the model and rest of the building, food, and a swing band. Did I mention food? Come on by if you're in DT Cleveland and will be heading out for lunch.

Thanks for the update, and glad to hear that things are really coming together! You didn't happen to take any pics during your stay, did ya? :wink: I'm in total agreement with the name too. "Gospel Press" is SOOO much more grown up, and well, cooler!