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This city really needs a break.

They can put it in the middle of the lake for all I care. Just get it done.

People who take the green line westbound were also complaining about long waits today. I'm sure it has something to do with the weather.

MayDay, about how far away were you from that closeup shot?

It's heartening reading stories like that

Federal Law > State Law > Local Law. Seems clear enough to me

If affordability is a major issue, taking classes online is also an alternative that is growing in popularity and reputability.

^^Save the discussion of banks for a bank related news forum. I am ashamed with how the first $350 billion has been handled, but that's not what I'm talking about here, and these are two very different issues. I don't understand how you're okay with the Union being allowed to make no concessions but still receive a big chunk of this bailout money. Guess what - a lot of that cash is going straight to retirees' bank accounts because the preexsiting contracts between the UAW and Big 3 has NOT been substantially changed. I don't see how ensuring a thousands of GM retirees still get a big chunk of their old salary with MY MONEY helps the big 3 survive, The UAW insidously refused to compromise last month because it knew the government would not call its bluff, that the big 3 folding would equal 20+% unemployment and that's just not acceptabe. Instead of agreeing lowering wages/benefits to match Germany and Japan (and thus, yes, altering their original contract), the UAW stuck to their guns and made no real compromise outside of eliminating that one jobs bank program, which affected very few. Don't you see. a lot of this multi billion dollar bailout is going to RETIREES bank accounts. Not the Big 3. The UAW was thus given a huge gift that does not better the Big 3's finances whatsoever. If everyone else has to compromise by giving the Big 3/UAW (well, really Big 2 since Ford hasn't asked for $$$ yet) all these billions, then why shouldn't the UAW compromise as well. EDIT: And while I understand this was a timeline issue, the UAW has had days, weeks, perhaps months to make proper concessions or at least come up with a realistic timetable. They are stalling until March 31, where we get to go through this mess all over again and the Big 3 are likely bailed out again with the UAW giving up very little but getting a whole lot of return.

looks beautiful, very smooth

Unbelievable. Just...unbelievable. I know I come across as anti-Union on these boards, but how can anyone support the UAW after this: UAW chief: Restructuring deadline 'unattainable' Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Ken Thomas, Associated Press Washington- United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger suggested Monday that a mid-February deadline for General Motors and Chrysler to complete their restructuring plans may be "almost unattainable" and no formal talks had commenced between the union and car makers. Gettelfinger told reporters the current Feb. 17 deadline for GM and Chrysler could be moved back "because, honestly, most people that would look at this from a realistic standpoint would say this timeline is almost unattainable. "I said myself that I hope this wasn't set up to intentionally fail because the people who were a part of this have no idea of the magnitude of what they were asking these companies to do," Gettelfinger said at a pre-Inaugural reception. The Treasury Department provided $17.4 billion in loans to GM and Chrysler last month, but the companies need to file detailed restructuring plans by Feb. 17 that include concessions from the UAW and bondholders. The bailout engineered by the Bush administration requires GM and Chrysler to achieve "viability" by March 31. The loans may be called back if the government determines the automakers haven't met that goal. Full article at http://cleve.live.advance.net/business/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/business-11/123244383085790.xml&coll=2

Isn't the Galleria mostly business anyway? Since they're closed over the weekend as it is, I don't really see a big loss here unless you have a craving for fast food.

I've actually had some pretty good luck in Cleveland meeting girls - the trick is usually to think outside the box. I've done pretty well meeting straight girls at gay clubs - in particular Bounce - and I've heard numerous anecdotes of other straight guys affirming this method works. Just make sure she's a she (no joke). Whole Foods and Trader Joes are also great places to meet people - I've gotten a few numbers there. Regarding internet dating, Match.com, jdate, and eharmony are utter crap but okcupid.com and plentyoffish are usually more miss than hit, which is ironic since those are free sites. I haven't tried adultfriendfinder, but a friend of mine swears by it.

Bank of America just got bailed out...AGAIN

Miami?????????

I'd like to give a little shout out to RTA's customer service and refund department for not giving me any hassle over a refund for one of the machines that broke down on Monday. My only issues were that I had to call between 7:30-9am and a few of the phone numbers were either disconnected or had no voice mail. That aside, the RTA reps were polite, apologetic, and I'm getting my $10 pass this afternoon. So thanks guys.

Is it just me, or has Frank been a lot more openly active lately

People walking NEXT TO EACH OTHER on the track, which means I have to grunt excuse me every damn time I lap them. And when they have an attitude.....oy

Yeah, I don't mind the buses being packed with people so long as it's not due to poor scheduling i.e. one packed bus followed closely by 2 empty ones that came either too late or too early.

""We submitted our urban agenda (to Obama) in February" Did he get the month wrong or is there some process where they already submitted the forms but Obama won't get a chance to look at them until February? Probably the former.

how about we compromise and call them "big buses"

^I think what he means is downtown could use some more low key events in addition to big productions like the Ingenuity Festival, the July 4th Cleveland Orchestra playing, etc.

Yeah, I really wish they made it nicer and less homeless/panhandler friendly. I don't really know how the city could go about doing it though

Go Frank!

Ever go to Dewey's Coffee? I sometimes go there when visiting East side friends. They've got these great Irish hot chocolates.

Yeah, I've been pretty skeptical too lately.