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Hometown bias - The Akron BJ. I read the PD at times... I just don't like there reporting style compared to the Beacon's. I've always thought the Beacon has done a good job of presenting the news.

From the Akron Beacon Journal 1/20/2007 Akron preps for Israeli investors Talks could bring new technology to local hospitals, more jobs to Northeast Ohio By John Higgins Beacon Journal staff writer Representatives from 15 Israeli companies specializing in medical information technology are visiting local hospital, university and government officials next week, looking for investment opportunities in Northeast Ohio. New Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher will deliver the opening keynote address Monday at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Independence. The weeklong program includes presentations in Akron, Cleveland and Beachwood. ... http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/16506029.htm[/i]

Hey all... haven't been on here in awhile; glad to be back and post some happy news. Yea Akron! :clap: From the Akron Beacon Journal 12/16/2006 Next step downtown 7 buildings to be demolished or renovated; developer to add retail, resturants, and apartments By John Higgins Beacon Journal staff writer The Akron Civic Theatre will anchor a $15 million downtown development project that is to bring restaurants, clubs, retail and market-rate apartments to South Main Street... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Higgins can be reached at 330-996-3792 or 800-777-7232 or [email protected]. http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/16254892.htm

Wow... what a great article. Definantly another way of looking at the consequences of modern society's lifestyle choices.

Only the fact that I recently moved and the seemingly endless trail of projects I've had to do at work have kept me from visting the site more frequently recently. As things begin to settle and get back to normal, my universe should once again start to revolve around Urban Ohio.

Great shots CornerCurve. Now you've got me starvin for a Galley Boy and some fried mushrooms (delish!!!).

I'm so optimistic that they'll be better; however, the AFC North this year is going to be brutal, no way they make any real noise within the division. I'd like to see them at least get to .500, but if they can at least get close, let's say 7-9, I'd be happy. Go Browns!!!!!!!

I grew up just south of downtown Akron, so many of my childhood memories involve trips to O'Neil's and many of the other old storefronts that once lined Main St. I loved going downtown for shopping with my mom as a kid, especially around the holidays. There is just something magical about the holidays in the city.

As a child, I wanted to be an architect (I know, weird when most little boys dreamed of being fireman or pro wrestlers). My love of architecture led me to fall in love with skyscrapers. Since scrapers are located in urban environments, I became very interested in the environment that surrounded me; thus, my continued interest in all things urban.

Great pics MayDay. Oh, how I can never get enough of the Chi

I love this picture, I've seen in the Cleveland section on Wikipedia. Terminal Tower truely dominated the skyline back then.

Damn, that's a cruel joke on you and everyone on this board that dreams of a new scraper on Public Square. Oh well... :-(

True, true... I was in rant mode at the time, my bad.

What Chicago publication did you read that in JDD? You've got me salivating with excitement!!!.... it'd be nice to see a project that big actually come to light.

LOL! :lol:

From the Akron Beacon Journal 8/5/2006 Signet Group PLC object of speculation Panel puts Sterling parent in `offer period' By Mary Ethridge Beacon Journal business writer Signet Group PLC, the parent company of Akron's Sterling Inc., remained the object of speculation Friday among British and American stock traders. The price of the company's shares, which are traded on both the London and New York stock exchanges, was driven up Thursday after news that two private investment firms were interested in buying the world's largest jewelry retailer... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mary Ethridge can be reached at 330-996-3545 or [email protected] http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/business/15205451.htm

You are in a bad situation right now but let me assure you I can resolve all of your problems with two words: Ramen noodles. the best 17 cents you'll ever spend. Ah... Ramen Noodles, the lunch of champions. I've got six packs of Ramen Noodles in my desk at work... the least expensive lunch out there. As for favorite foods... I'd have to say anything Italian. There isn't much that comes out of Italy that I won't eat (which is why a no-carbs diet just wouldn't work for me).

Great pics, Inkaelin. I'm looking forward to going to San Antonio next summer. My wife went there in the late 90's and still talks all the time about how beautiful it was.

Wow... how exciting to see this possibly going up in our back yard. Thanks for posting musky; great article KJP.

Thank you Columbus_girl, that was so needed and necessary. That's why we gotta work harder to give them goals, give them role-models (besides, you know...Maurice Clarrett), and fight for a better education. Amen Chris. That's what bugs me about hip-hop today, these are this generations role models and all the mainstream artist seem to be able to talk about is garbage; money, rims, women, becoming 'hood' rich, and the overall glorification of 'hood' life. There's nothing wrong with talking about where many of us have come from or at least spent a considerable amount of time in; however, that where we need to end it. I love talking about and hearing about old hood stories, it's a part of our culture; however, let's switch gears and talk about how to move beyond that life instead of repping how dangerous our hoods are. Just silly in my opinion; but sadly, this how many of young brothas and sistas think because this the message that's passed along to them by their current 'role models' :-(. The hood is not a right of passage, it's a reality of life and a sad one at that. We gotta find ways to get our young folk to look beyond what they see on a daily basis and want more out of life; if we can't get them to see beyond their block, then we can't expect Black America to advance further.

Interesting news about my former employer From the Akron Beacon Journal 8/4/2006 Two firms consider joint bid for Signet Parent of jewelry retailer Sterling based in Akron sees its stock jump By Mary Ethridge Beacon Journal business writer Two private equity firms are seriously considering a bid for Signet Group PLC, the British parent company of Sterling Inc. of Akron. What such a deal would mean for Sterling's 2,076 headquarters employees on Ghent Road is far from clear... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mary Ethridge can be reached at 330-996-3545 or [email protected] http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/news/15196439.htm

Support still being drummed up for saving the northern end of the Innerbelt. From the Akron Beacon Jounal 8/4/2006 Big changes to Innerbelt worth a look In 1960, when Akron traffic planner Byron Sturm put pencil to paper and began to sketch the Akron Innerbelt, John Dziurlaj was T-minus 26 years and counting... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Dyer's column appears every Friday. He can be reached at 330-996-3580 or [email protected] http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/news/columnists/bob_dyer/15196433.htm

Whoa... Glad to hear both of you are o.k. Clevelumbus.

I'm hoping to see the Cavs win; we need at least one team to win something up here and the Cavs right now are our best bet. My heart though is with the Brownies. I dream of the day I can realistically say "Cleveland Browns... Super Bowl Champions!"

From the Akron Beacon Journal - 7/29/2006 Fiji learns: Don't dis the water Associated Press CLEVELAND - Don't mess with Cleveland. A popular bottled water company that used the city as the butt of a joke in a national advertising campaign got so many complaints that it has canceled the campaign. The full-page magazine ad for Fiji Water said, ``The label says Fiji because it's not bottled in Cleveland.'' http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/news/15152096.htm