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You and I are definitely going to disagree on that one, especially since it's completely unproven in this case thus far, and I don't care for this dehumanizing the victims. It reminds me of those two doctors, really they were kids, at Perk Place and people saying, "Oh, it could have been worse; after all, they were trying to buy drugs," or some garbage that I guess makes people feel less bad about the crime. Do you really feel better or not as bad that the Perk Place kids were trying to buy drugs? Does that really change the situation and how it affects everyone involved including their families and friends? Is it less shocking or scary or depressing that way?/

Well, thanks for reporting that.

Jesus guys, the fact that it was a drug deal gone wrong - maybe - does NOT make the crime any less horrific or the neighborhood less affected. Is a random killing really that much "worse' than an intentional one, especially in a place like Tremont? Do you think the next door neighbors or kids across the street really feel less unsafe or unsettled knowing the bad guy and the decedent may have had criminal dealings? Christ.

To....I forget whom. Eh, does it really matter? Not like I'm gonna convince you anyhow... The reason I'm for nationalization, or at least issuing the threat of nationalization, or at least bringing up the topic for discussion, is that there needs to be massive overhaul in corporate America. Free market, or rather this virtually unrestrained free market we've been "enjoying" for some time now, has turned out to be a devastatingly damaging thing when you think about it; it's a big reason, perhaps the main one, why we're in this economic holocaust. Companies have turned their backs on their employees so much since the late 70s/early 80s, and since the word "union" has become more or less an insult (for some legitimate reasons and some bullsh!t ones), workers have very few protections. Remember when people were up in arms about unemployment extensions, yet barely a peep was said about the '08 bank bailouts. No one ever chastises, I mean really chastises, top level guys who make millions off firing people and even more millions for exporting labor overseas; however, the suggestion of increasing taxes for those who can afford it without so much a GALANCE so our country can run sets off this incredible and inexplicable rage and $hit justifications, which are all saying the same thing in the end: "The rich eat first." And with this argument that all taxes get passed onto the consumer, or the rich spend money so we shouldn't tax them more, then why don't you argue that the rich should spend NO money on taxes, and corporations should get to keep every dime they make. Wouldn't that be best for country, since the rich would spend all their "hard earned" money without the evil government (and subsequently, you know, giving it to those who can't survive without it) stealing from it through taxes. Shareholders are now the only priority for companies -well, maybe, since managers and executives don't remotely have as much stake in the company as in better days of our country's past, and everyone else can go f themselves. Shareholders first, Americans second. Well, that's why we have a government in the first place, no? To protect life, liberty and property of the individual, remember? And as to the threats of companies moving overseas or increased unemployment or yadda yadda, well, sure, that's a possibility. A little alarmist but always a possibility. But do you really think Apple will move every single job overseas if we implement some radical changes? You think they want to cut all ties with America's consumer base (a penalty I would impose for actions like that), and our trillions in GDP. Microsoft already made that threat some years ago, and last I checked their still enjoying Seattle. Today Henry Ford would be called a socialist or an idiot for mandating his employees receive a good wage (so that they can buy his cars); they would say that because he was increasing his labor costs and lowering profits, he was thereby hurting the shareholders bottom line and probably committing corporate malfeanse or some garbage. How dare google give all their employees a 10% increase in wage? The poor shareholders!! And that's what's happening. The middle class is being decimated because idiots refuse to acknowledge reality, that life is changing for the worse, that low skill middle class wage jobs don't exist, that we have 350 million Americans of whom so many are suffering, that companies just don't want to hire because the CEOs might make 50 million instead of 75 million; that everyone who is on unemployment actually is not lazy; rather, it's easier just to critique and chant free market at the top of their lungs, blind to this disaster.

Yeah, let's leave the private sector alone; we all remember how much fun September 2008 was for the country. And what would I do with companies with major disparities? I suppose I would issue profit sharing mandates with big and small companies in like industries. Or maybe I would issue direct correlation limitations between employees and executives' compensations ie the ratio can be no greater than x to y, so if the CEO wants more earnings, then the janitor gets some kind of proportionate raise. Or maybe I implement a special Reward for Fired tax, as in every dime of compensation an executive gets for bravely firing 1000 employees gets taxed 100% and reimbursed to those newly unemployed, Or maybe I discuss ways of improving the system with brilliant people who actually acknowledge there is something very wrong with these practically science fictional, disproportionate salaries and are willing to be daring, imaginative, and think outside the box instead of the usual ''Wah, free market this and tricke down that'' rhetoric will save us GARBAGE.

Like it or not, the government has to take the necessary action for the better of the country. And that means companies with a certain disparity between income of management and lower tier employees, or obscenely high profits per employee have to be required to hire more people and/or increase wages for the lower tiers at the threat of severe penalties if not....wait for it...partial or complete nationalization. Say it with me. What is happening to the US is not sustainable. We are LOSING EVERYTHING!!!!!!!! and many if our employers are part of the problem. Big picture, people.

I've always wondered why there aren't more winter-seasonal dessert restaurants ie a variety hot chocolate place. There seems to be an explored niche market here

It's nice seeing all the Cleveland supporters on the comments, gotta be a 90/10 ratio of urbanohio/cleveland.com

The thing about those frozen yogurt places is the yogurt itself HAS NO TASTE. The toppings are pretty yummy, but the yogurt itself...it's beyond bland, and I've sampled quite a bit at Menchies and the Legacy place, spent a lot more than I would like too. I think people are going there with the illusion that they're somewhat less unhealthy than a ice cream or custard place, but once you start adding all the cherries and syrups and candies (the stuff is just tasteless without, and no one is just doing it plain- you might as well be sucking an ice cube), then the calories really start counting up, not to mention the bill can run pretty damn high.

Welcome to Beirut, Ohio

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I thought I wrote a review...oh well, maybe not. I went to the Luna Bakery Cafe last week with my pop. It's definitely a quaint place. Small on the inside; relatively small patio outside. The ham and cheese in a croissant was amazing, the Americano was good, and the cappuccino was average. We also got a couple of cookies, both of which were really good. It's nice seeing another bakery in that area. I heard the opening for Myxx went well too last Friday, very busy.

What is with Stark projects and crappy parking. Look at Eton, Legacy and Crocke. Does the guy just have a hang up of accessible parking.

Pregunta: Looking at the Flats East Bank website (http://www.flatseast.com/flats-cleveland/index.htm), I'm a tad confused which images are applicable to the first phase. I'm just trying to figure out what this bad boy is going to look like in 2 years, but the site kind of commingles the images of the different phases, so it's hard to visualize it.

Keith, that's as silly as saying a father shouldn't have an attractive daughter live in his home, else he may come home one day trashed and rape her.

It turned out Flat Iron has really good food, so it all worked out.

Paladar has some damn good coconut rum. But whatever you do, don't get the ceviche - it's godawful

A few shots on a broken first generation iPhone.

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Sitting at Flat Iron right now, a little ticked how impossible it is to walk to Shooters since the bridge is closed. Today was a tour Cleveland by foot day with a few guys, but the construction delays in the Flats has altered that. Even our waitress here has no clue how we could walk to Stonebridge and Shooters from here by foot, plus she said construction has been delayed at least a month.

Luna across the street from Mxyxx is a damn good bakery/eatery. Croisants packed with ham and cheese are game changer!

meanwhile, there is practically no parking for the starbucks on Ced/Warr. I meet clients there on occasion - and it's always funny how sometimes you have to park across the street, even though there's a huge space of NOTHING right next door.

Don't forget garbage all over the fence along cedar. Such wonderous art

The area is certainly booming with the nonprofits' expansions and housing developments, but it's really surprising how little retail you hear about in that area. No new bars, no new restaurants or lounges (I can't believe Little Italy serves all those needs, sometimes you just need an inexpensive restaurant within half a mile), no new banks, no basic retailers, no major chains that I can think of, no mom and pop stuff, maybe a Barnes & Noble (fingers crossed on that one). I'm exaggerating a tad, but you see what I'm getting at. I wonder why you have developers so eager to build in over-saturated retail communities (think Oakwood), yet somewhere like UC is prime for things like a movie theater and basic neighborhood amenities. And I know there are some cool restaurants here and there on Euclid - it just seems there would be some kind of corresponding boom or at least rumors of more eateries/shopping stuff in that area. Do all the doctors just eat at that cafeteria in the Clinic?

do you really have confidence in the guy though? I mean, it seems he's always getting in jams, plus a 2-5 record with a 3.03 ERA, blew those games when we were tied in the ninth, 45 walks/hits in 35.2 innings, 23 strikeouts are a tad low, and doesn't seem to have much confidence in himself. Nice hissy fit in the dugout too after the blown. I definitely get the Wickham/Borowski feeling when he pitches in close ones. Maybe teams in general should have two closers