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It wasn't chance. It was a set piece. Perfectly placed kick and the Belgium defender let Umtiti slide in front of him.

^American Apparel?

Warriors signed Demarcus Cousins. The 2018-2019 Season is over.

The have to tank to get to keep that Hawks pick. Every pick counts going forward. Also, cap space next summer will help. Gilbert will take on bad contracts for picks.

This is what bothers me the most...the 4 year deal. He held the Cavs hostage every year since he came back. We got a championship...no hate from me.

He was always going to be a free agent.. did something happen? Leaving or staying he was always going to opt out.

Gold Cup is coming back to Cleveland in 2019...

It's a good article. It's the 3rd or 4th article like this in the last few weeks. I'm glad it's being discussed.

We need more of this...more workforce development Cuyahoga Community College to begin $10 million expansion of its Advanced Technology Training Center The expansion, which is being paid for through the bond issue passed in November, will add 12,000 square feet to the center. Also, renovations to 14,000 square feet of the center "will allow for the full integration of the College's manufacturing and engineering departments and increased alignment of workforce programs," the release stated. Approval of the bond will raise about $227.5 million for construction and improvements at the college. http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20180601/news/163626/cuyahoga-community-college-begin-10-million-expansion-its-advanced

Industrial projects have yet to reach peak in NEO The volume of industrial building projects in Northeast Ohio is continuing to climb and, incredibly, experts expect it to continue growing. Real estate brokers are reaching back in memory — far back — to find a period that's as active as this one. "My analogy is 1999 or so," said George Stevens, a vice president focused on the industrial market in CBRE's Cleveland office. "There's going to be a run in our market the next several months like we haven't seen in years." Ray Fogg Jr., president and CEO of Ray Fogg Corporate Properties in Valley View, said staffers at his family owned industrial construction, real estate development and ownership firm "have seen a surge in companies with interest and willingness to invest in bricks and mortar to expand their facilities or build new ones." http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20180527/news/163076/industrial-projects-have-yet-reach-peak-neo

That's a good question. I should have been more specific. Not all these jobs are posted, but companies have reported problems with finding candidates. I had a friend in IT tell me his company wants to hire more people, but hold off because they've had so much trouble in the past finding candidates. In-demand jobs go unfilled because workers lack skills: Team NEO report Plenty of good-paying jobs go unfilled in Northeast Ohio because job seekers lack the credentials to hold them, according to a report released Monday, prepared by Team Northeast Ohio , a regional economic development group. In the computer and information technology, or IT, sector demand outstripped supply for nearly every position from computer network architect to computer user support specialist. In health care, the report found many positions to be in demand, with registered nurses topping the list. https://www.google.com/amp/s/articles.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2018/05/in-demand_jobs_go_unfilled_bec.amp Good-paying jobs in NE Ohio remain unfilled because workers lack credentials The mismatch between job openings and worker qualifications is even greater when the most in-demand fields are considered, said Jacob Duritsky, Team NEO's vice president of strategy and research. "If you look at three categories: IT (information technology), manufacturing and health care, there is acute misalignment between the types of needs employers have and the degrees being conferred," said Duritsky, whose analysis included Census and Labor Department data. www.google.com/amp/s/articles.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2017/05/good-paying_jobs_in_ne_ohio_re.amp

I didn't mention the mayor because a lot of this predates him. It's a matter of policy, it's bigger than any one office or person. Do you really believe neighborhood quality is irrelevant to population losses? We need to stop focusing on factors we can't control and do a better job with the ones we can. We can't expect outsiders, from Washington or from Wall Street, to come in and fix up this mess. That is for locals to do, with whatever resources we have available. And we do have resources here, but the policies that determine how we utilize them have got to change. Rebuilding neighborhoods the way we did in Central will not lead to growth. By and large, people are not seeking that kind of living arrangement in that kind of area. People who might consider relocating to an inner city are instead looking for density and walkability. We can choose to build marketable urbanity, or we can choose not to, but we can't blame anyone else for the choices we make about what kind of community we want to be. Everything you’re saying is absolutely true. But I think what X is getting at is that the larger economic factors have much more impact than any local-level decision making. Cleveland didn’t get big because of sound urban planning policy. Location and industry built it and location and industry decimated (x6) it. If deindustrialization doesn't happen we aren't having this conversation.

We can't discount the fact the region is transitioning from manufacturing. We still have a lot of headwinds from that. Also, there are thousands of unfilled jobs in NEO. The jobs being created don't match the workforce in the region. It's like switching to a 3-4 defense with 4-3 personnel. As Browns fans, we know how difficult that can be. Lol.

It sure doesn't hurt to have one. I would trade OSU for CSU in a heartbeat.

Plug and Play head invites local corporations to his business accelerator The co-founder and CEO of what has been called "the world's largest startup accelerator" is inviting Cleveland's old-line businesses to join in his 21st century way of building businesses. "I believe if you bring the large corporations together with entrepreneurs it can create value for everyone," he said in his keynote remarks. "We're going to build great innovations together." http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20180516/news/161866/plug-and-play-head-invites-local-corporations-his-business-accelerator

D Wade didn't want to be here. He was checking Heat scores during Cavs games.

I think things like Plug and Play will have a significant impact on the region. Yes, job growth is lacking; however, I think we're finally positioned to see significant job growth. The Plain Dealer article from a couple days confims this. There are hundreds of unfilled jobs in region. The labor pool in the region doesn't match the jobs that are being created. This is a problem that needs to be addressed. In-demand jobs go unfilled because workers lack skills: Team NEO report Plenty of good-paying jobs go unfilled in Northeast Ohio because job seekers lack the credentials to hold them, according to a report released Monday, prepared by Team Northeast Ohio , a regional economic development group. "The big takeaway was that we saw particularly acute misalignment in IT, health care and manufacturing," said Jacob Duritsky Team NEO's vice president of strategy and research, who prepared the report. "In our world (Northeast Ohio's economy), health care is the largest employer, manufacturing is the second and IT is embedded in every thing we do." https://www.google.com/amp/s/articles.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2018/05/in-demand_jobs_go_unfilled_bec.amp

Again, read the article....!!!!! It's a conversation started by the Browns. They've had "informal" talks. The words "if" and "possibility" are used a lot in the article. It's possible they just renovate the stadium. Who knows. It's normal for teams to talk about future upgrades of their facility.

Needed? The shot you posted looks like a terrible location for a stadium. Surrounded by freeways and industry...that'd make a great impression to visitors. I get it. Stadiums are sexy projects, and everyone loves to dream about the mega project. But 9 times out of 10, stadiums have very little effect on their surroundings, especially ones that are used only a handful of times per year. Of all the things Cleveland needs, though, I really can't think of a lower priority than a new Browns stadium. You all know your city better than me, but I can't get behind demolishing a perfectly fine and nice stadium that's less than 20 years old. It's a waste of money, waste of materials, bad for the environment, and it's unnecessary. Especially without a solid plan in place for the lakefront, this idea seems nonsensical. They're talking about building this 10yrs from now which means the stadium will be 30yrs old, not 20. Also no details about financing, location, etc. have been announced, so it's probably best to wait and hear the details before jumping to any conclusions. Plans for the lakefront have already been approved and started. Site 1 of phase 1 is complete, and site 2 of phase 1 is nearing completion. It helps if you understand the city before chiming in. http://www.gcpartnership.com/fileuploader/webfiles/Cleveland%20Harbor%20View%20Lakefront%20Development%20Presentation-GCP%2017.5.15.pdf Ok, go for it. Cleveland has a shining track record when it comes to chasing the mega project. The east side of the city is crumbling and the transit system is in dire need of assistance, and the amenities that currently are on the lakefrthe ont are accessible from one street. But sure, go ahead and build another stadium for the Browns. Did you read the article? It's a very, very early discussion of something that may or may not happen. We're talking about something 10 years from now. Also, the city isn't chasing this project. The Browns approached the city and county to ask for their input. You act as if Cleveland is the only city building stadiums. Cincinnati is about build a 250 million soccer stadium with the city subsidizing 50 million of that. Maybe Cincinnati should put that 50 million into the streetcar. Yeah, I agree, I really don't think the city/county should foot the bill, but nothing in the article indicates that's going to happen.

Tyrod's combine measurements: 6'0 3/4'' 216 lbs Baker's: 6'0 3/8" 215 lbs There're the same size.

Unless retirees keep leaving, which they are. Otherwise it's a zero-sum game. That means the region is getting younger...that's a positive long term trend.

Didn't know we were keeping score...I really hate this thread. It always turns into a pissing contest.

^Asked this yesterday...did council kill it or are they delaying it to renegotiate the length of the loan?

Making sure I'm understanding this...the delay in the loan is due to the proposed 25 year length, not the objections of the residents in the neighborhood?

Definitely an interesting mix. My wife still follows the local news. The crime is some of these old steel communities just outside the city is pretty crazy. Last week, a women walking home from work in Wilkinsburg was shot and killed for her tax return. My brother-in-law is a firefighter in city the city and spends more time administering Narcan than fighting fires.