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MayDay, just wanted to let you know I love your site. I've been visiting is periodically now for a few years (I can't even remember how I found it); it's nice to have facts and statistics of all the Cleveland (and the rest of NE Oh) skyscrapers concentrated on one site. Again, great site!

^ I've never had the pleasure of playing on field turf. In high school, I was oh so lucky to be able to play a few games on astro turf. Turf burn is one thing you don't forget if you've experienced it... ouch!!

Wow, those are some beautiful pics MGD. I've gotta make it a point to go exploring the West side 'hoods sometime.

From the Akron Beacon Journal 02/01/2006 Akron salutes partnership with Israelis Jobs may hatch in incubator Officials see $1 million investment as pipeline of opportunity for region By John Higgins Beacon Journal staff writer About 300 people representing area businesses, universities, hospitals and local governments gathered at the Shaw Jewish Community Center for what amounted to a victory lap for Akron's recent trade mission to Israel. Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic led the mission in early January, which included representatives of 21 public and private Akron-area institutions. ... http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/business/13762426.htm[/i]

I remember there was talk of building a domed stadium before Cleveland Browns Stadium was built for this exact reason. It sucks that we won't get to host the Super Bowl; however, I am glad that they went with the open air stadium. Football is meant to be played in the elements; I hate the idea that the Super Bowl can only be played in a location that is dry, sunny, and 70+ degrees... Hell, they're playing for the championship, let em get a little dirty!!! (I know, it's more so for the fans paying the big bucks can be comfy, but still). I don't really know what requirements are looked at for hosting a Super Bowl besides playing conditions, so I can't really say which would be more likely; though I do beleive it would between Cincy or Cleveland since Columbus has no real ties to the NFL.

^ Your not alone. My wife grew up in the Heights area; I never lived a day of my life in Cleveland, yet I could you more about the west side than she could having lived in the Cleveland area for 20+ years. I used to think it was just her, but over the years I've run into other Clevelander's who are the same. It's like the other side of town is an entirely different city.

It's sad to see the PD continually print stories like this. It just amazes me how Cleveland's hometown paper can seem so anti-Cleveland at times; if they see the opportunity to take a good jab at the city, they take it.

East side. Though, I don't live in Cleveland, I work on the east side and my wife grew up the east side, so I'm definantly more familiar with the east side of town. We're planning on moving to the Cleveland area and our home search has been pretty much concentrated on the east side (plus, my wife is a staunch east sider; it would be blasthemous for us cross the river); though I must say, I really like the Edgewater area on the west side.

My current locale and hometown of Akron. My future home of Cleveland (in about a year if all goes as planned).

C-bus has Nationwide and SafeAuto; Progressive's HQ is located outside of Cleveland.

I love that view to. I've only been that way once and I knew DT Toledo was right up the Maumee so I just glanced over while driving to see if I could view the skyline at all and I wasn't disappointed. You can't see a lot of detail from that vantage point, but I kind of like looking at skylines from a distance; it's looks very imposing looking off in the distance and seeing towers almost coming out of nowhere.

Incredible density, but not somewhere I'd wanna live.

Currently, the CD's gettin the most play in my collection are: - Common: Be - Anthony Hamilton: Comin From Where I'm From (I'm surprised this one hasn't started skipping as much as I play it)

Mine comes from lyrics from a song by a local rap group back in the 90's: "It's the... A - to da - K - to da - R - to da - O - to da - N!

This is becoming a common theme. From the Akron Beacon Journal 1/26/2006 Metro fares to rise in June General fare to increase 25 cents. Changes will add $250,000 in revenue over six months, in part to offset higher fuel costs By Mary Kay Quinn Beacon Journal staff writer To offset rising fuel costs, Metro Regional Transit Authority will raise seven types of fares, including its general fare, in June. The general fare will increase 25 cents, to $1.25. The Metro board approved the fare structure Wednesday. The increases should add $250,000 in revenue over six months, Finance Director Dean Harris said. Total fare revenue is $3.5 million a year, he said. Eliminating free transfers last summer raised $300,000 from June to December. ........... http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/news/13715681.htm

Though I think they are definantly out of place, I am glad to see the development taking place in Hough. I remember when I first saw them there about 3-4 years ago, I almost had to do a double-take while I was driving. I would definantly prefer to see more urban housing developments being planned in the area, but progress is progress any way you look at it.

Oops... I forgot abour Mike Vrabel for the New England Patriots.

Looks like things are moving along. From the Akron Beacon Journal 1/24/2006 Property chosen for tests Akron Steel Treating site to be leased to firm for hydrogen fuel project By John Higgins Beacon Journal staff writer Akron will buy the old Akron Steel Treating Co. site for $680,000 and lease it to a Michigan company that wants to test hydrogen fuel storage tanks for a new generation of nonpolluting cars and other applications. Akron City Council approved the purchase Monday night. The city will lease the building on South Broadway Street to Ovonics Hydrogen Systems LLC for five years free of charge; after that, Ovonics could buy or lease the facility. For more info, click the link John Higgins can be reached at 330-996-3792 or 800-777-7232 or [email protected]. http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/news/13697733.htm

I saw this article on a local news web site. I was quite intrigued by the title; however, very disappointed when I realized what a nonsense ranking this is. Oh, who am I kidding.... We're #1!!!! : :clap:

I have to admit, I'm startin to get a little jittery. I know some of our key players are our currently out; but with the way things have gone the last couple of seasons, it doesn't give me a good feeling seeing the Cavs going into a mid-season slump.

It's a shame they're not still around and operational; they looked pretty cool in those pics.

WOW!!! :-o That thing is insanely tall!

I'm gettin dizzy just lookin at that sign.

^ I really like this building; it would be ashame to lose it. It would be ashame to lose any the industrial-style buildings. I grew next to the B.F. Goodrich complex in Akron; I watched as many of the closed and abandoned buildings were transformed for light industrial use, office space, resteraunt space, etc. I'm very fond of these old buildings; they have so much character and once they're gone they can't be replaced.

^ lol :laugh: I like your solution!