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^Great idea, but I wonder why they didn't bundle this in with RTA passes? It seems a natural fit, especially for travelers on a budget.

I'd like to correct my earlier statement. They, in fact, know nothing.

Summit County to chip in $7.3 million for new technical center for Bridgestone Firestone Posted by Associated Press August 12, 2008 09:31AM Categories: Autos, Manufacturing AKRON -- Summit County will contribute $7.3 million to help Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire build a new research and development center in Akron. http://blog.cleveland.com/business/2008/08/summit_county_to_chip_in_73_mi.html

Developers may learn soon about state historic tax credits Posted by Michelle Jarboe August 12, 2008 14:51PM Categories: Economic development, Real Estate News Impact, Real estate CLEVELAND -- Developers hoping to revamp Ohio's historic buildings could know next month whether they'll receive state tax credits considered critical to their projects' success. http://blog.cleveland.com/business/2008/08/developers_may_learn_soon_abou.html

^They must know something - the picture identifies him simply as "Golic" and not Bob or Mike.

RTA's Waterfront Line on a downhill track Posted by Sarah Hollander August 11, 2008 05:53AM CLEVELAND -- When the Waterfront Line opened 12 years ago last month, Cleveland was caught up in the optimism of a comeback city. http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2008/08/rtas_waterfront_line_on_a_down.html

Wow! That's a fantastic piece of history! Really priceless! btw The renovation looks great!

^A sword.

Is that a katana on the piece of furniture behind the table?

Medical mart's cost jumps $136 million, tax revenue estimate rises $90 million Posted by Joe Guillen August 08, 2008 22:44PM Categories: Business, Business Impact, Impact, Medical Mart, News Impact Cleveland's new medical mart and convention center will cost $136 million more than advertised, and last year's sales tax increase to pay for the project will generate -- all of a sudden -- $90 million more than expected. http://www.cleveland.com/medical/wide/index.ssf?/medical/wide/080908_medmart.htm

Garfield council president wants meeting on City View agreement Posted by Michael O’Malley August 07, 2008 17:57PM Categories: Breaking News, Business Impact, Environment Scott Shaw/The Plain Dealer Garfield Heights -- Council President Frank Wagner wants to get to the bottom of why Mayor Thomas Longo made the city potentially liable for environmental violations at a private shopping center built atop two landfills. http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2008/08/garfield_council_president_wan.html

Is Ohio really known for its peaches? I've never heard this before.

Deal keeps Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field until at least 2023 Posted by Henry J. Gomez August 06, 2008 17:07PM Categories: Indians, News Impact The Cleveland Indians and the nonprofit organization that owns Progressive Field have reached a deal that will keep the baseball team here until at least 2023. http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2008/08/deal_keeps_cleveland_indians_a.html

I believe the reason they are trying to stick so closely to the $400 million mark is anything above the $400 million mark has to be absorbed by MMPI. I'd imagine, if I were MMPI, I could understand catching $20 to $30 million in overruns, but $100 million+ would make me think twice about the feasibility of the project. This is why they want to get the cost down as close to the $400 million mark as possible. Do I agree with that? Not really. Adding a few years onto this tax would be OK with me to get it done right. I want an A+, not a B when the doors open

RTA to host hearings on rate hike and route changes Posted by Maggi Martin August 02, 2008 14:40PM Categories: FYI The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority will host five public hearings to discuss proposed fare hikes and cuts to bus routes. .... http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2008/08/rta_to_host_hearings_on_rate_h.html

Loss of orchestra would be a major blemish on Ohio's capital city -- Donald Rosenberg commentary by Donald Rosenberg / Plain Dealer Music Critic Friday August 01, 2008, 4:20 PM It must be a nervous weekend for music lovers in Columbus. Saturday night at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and music director Junichi Hirokami will give the final concert of their summer season. http://www.cleveland.com/arts/index.ssf/2008/08/loss_of_orchestra_would_be_a_m.html

Brunswick: City looking at alternatives to RTA by Melissa Martin Saturday August 02, 2008, 9:00 AM As of Oct. 1, bus service from the Laurel Square shopping center to downtown Cleveland may no longer be operational, but that doesn't mean it will be impossible for the city's commuters to get to work using public transportation. ..... http://www.cleveland.com/sunnews/index.ssf/2008/08/brunswick_city_looking_at_alte.html

IngenuityFest drew up to 35,000 this year, organizer James Levin says Posted by dpolveri July 29, 2008 16:27PM In addition to a movie about the Man of Steel, IngenuityFest 2008 featured this man of metal to keep the crowd wondering what the tech they'd see next. Crowd-friendly weather, a scaled-back schedule and a diverse roster of events seem to have worked for IngenuityFest, which drew crowds to PlayhouseSquare and the East 14th Street neighborhood Friday through Sunday. http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2008/07/ingenuityfest_drew_up_to_35000.html

Marvin Fong/Plain Dealer file Keep tech center in Akron, Bridgestone committee recommends Posted by rmezger July 29, 2008 15:23PM Bridgestone Firestone's outdated Technical Center was built in Akron in 1911. The company plans to build a new center in Akron or Tennessee. A committee of Bridgestone Americas employees has recommended that the tire company keep its technical center in Akron rather than move it near Nashville, the company's headquarters city. http://blog.cleveland.com/business/2008/07/a_committee_of_bridgestone_ame.html

Hopefully, this is a good place for this... Top 10 reasons to travel by train Riding the rails allows travelers to forget air-travel headaches By Sarah Schlichter Independent Traveler updated 12:26 p.m. ET, Fri., July. 25, 2008 Fed up with airlines charging you for everything from checked bags to a pack of pretzels? Reconsidering your road trip due to skyrocketing prices at the pump? Vexed vacationers, take heart — and consider taking the train. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25834942/

Strong design of Uptown project bodes well for Cleveland's future Steven Litt Sunday, July 27, 2008 The public is invited to a community briefing and feedback session on the Uptown development from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd. http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/plaindealer/steven_litt/index.ssf?/base/entertainment-0/1217061257229130.xml&coll=2

^I don't believe the cost was in reference to the generation of the electrical power, but rather to the initial construction cost of overhead electrical lines and its support structure. The use of renewables to power public transit is something ( I believe) would find near universal support on this forum, but financing this effort, especially with so few dollars allocated for public transit, would be very difficult.

^^Damn it! You just can't recklessly go posting pictures of pizza at 1:17 in the morning! Now I'm hungry! :wink:

I'm with your grandparents! Damn! How much to the Top of the Rock? btw, great pictures!

^Welcome to the forum BelieveLand! One quick question: You've made two posts so far within two minutes on not closely related threads pumping PJ's Luncheonette. Are you shilling for them? I know there have been people representing other restaurants on this forum, but they've been pretty up front about who they were, so it's probably cool (though I always defer to the thunder bolt wielding Mods :-D). I think it's good that local businesses can come and speak on the forum. Just I.D. yourself so it doesn't feel like product placement. ...or maybe you're just crazy about PJ's Luncheonette and needed to share. In that case, my bad.