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Anyone have thoughts regarding Buzz?

CSU's next project will be the relocation of the campus police from the Chester Building Annex to the Baker's Union Building. See site plan and rendering here: http://clevelandplanner.blogspot.com/2010/02/cleveland-planning-commission-report.html

Brief notes from the last Friday's Planning Commission meeting - nothing ground breaking. http://clevelandplanner.blogspot.com/2010/02/cleveland-planning-commission-report.html Last part of the report

I obtained a copy of the letter from ODOT to the city reaffirming/reasserting their "no" in regards to the bike/ped component of the innerbelt bridge. http://clevelandplanner.blogspot.com/2010/02/cleveland-planning-commission-report.html (This isn't a plug to my site - just easier for me to post it this way.)

That is excellent news. I went to the meeting last year and it was really informative. Hoping to see more updated plans. More news regarding the tunnels: Read more: http://clevelandplanner.blogspot.com/2010/02/cleveland-planning-commission-report.html

Twitter post (edited for clarity) RT @joecimperman: Did you know ODOT spends more money annually cutting highway median grass than on public transit? Come Friday to City Hall Committee Room at 1130 AM for a hearing.

February 8, 2010 In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Senate Votes M. Patricia Smith, of New York, to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor - Vote Confirmed (60-37, 3 Not Voting) The Senate confirmed Patricia Smith to be the Labor Department's solicitor, despite concerns that she gave contradictory statements during her confirmation hearing. Sen. George Voinovich voted Not Voting Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES Recent House Votes Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Vote Passed (233-187, 14 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would raise the federal debt limit to $13.029 trillion and enact pay-as-you-go budget enforcement rules aimed at cutting the government's deficit. It now goes to the president for his signature. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted NO

^ask and you shall receive - thanks!

Is there some sort of food challenge Steve's? Come to think of it. is there anything like that anywhere in NEO?

We're #1! We're #1! :strong: Forbes.com: America's Worst Winter Weather Cities Tim Kiladze, 02.05.10, 05:00 PM EST These areas get the most snowfall and rain, and experience the coldest annual temperatures, of the 50 measured. Washingtonians might not want to put away their snow shovels just yet. That's because a second storm is expected to head their way later this week. Though blizzards along the mid-Atlantic occur most every winter, strange weather patterns are happening in unlikely places across the U.S. Late last month Arizona got hit by record snowfall and rain, and Floridians suffered through an unusually cold and wet January...... .....Our measures show that those in Cleveland experience the worst winter months. Located on the south shore of Lake Erie, the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has relatively mild summers but its winters require endurance. Cleveland gets hit by lake-effect snow, averaging almost 60 inches every winter and its frigid winters help produce an average annual temperature of only 50 degrees, 10 degrees below the 50-city average..... More: http://www.forbes.com/2010/02/05/weather-snow-storm-lifestyle-travel-winter-snowfall.html#

The Jersey Shore pic is a nice shot, but its a shame these landforms across the U.S. are being developed this way. Totally not what nature intended. And when the day comes when a natural disaster wipes this out, the rest of us will be footing the bill - just my opinion.

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Yea really, R&R had another bad experience at a restaurant.....lets move on. I'll help. Just heard from Steve Lorenz from Kamm's Corners the family that owns El Jalapeño on West 117th Street is opening Si Señor in Kamm's in March.

Here's the full press release: Great Lakes Brewing Company Opens the Tap at the AIRMALL® at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport - Renowned Regional Brewer Opens Unit at the Airport This Week - CLEVELAND, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The AIRMALL® at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is pleased to announce the opening of Great Lakes Brewing Company, a Cleveland original and brewer of award-winning lagers, ales and porters. Operated by Cleveland Partners, LLC, the Great Lakes Brewing Company (approximately 3,000 sq. ft.) is located on Concourse C and includes a full-service restaurant and bar. In addition to a great selection of locally-brewed ales and lagers, travelers are able to choose from the restaurant's full menu of appetizers, pub favorites, sandwiches and dinner selections. "Great Lakes Brewing Company is the latest example of locally-based dining concepts that have established a presence at the AIRMALL® at CLE," said Tina LaForte, vice president of BAA Cleveland. "We are dedicated to giving passengers a wide variety of high-quality dining options -- all at 'Regular Mall Prices…Guaranteed,' which is a hallmark of the AIRMALL®." "We are excited to be a part of the ongoing concessions development at the AIRMALL® at CLE by providing travelers from all over the world with an authentic taste of Cleveland," added George Walker, operator of Great Lakes Brewing Company at the AIRMALL®. "Our award-winning, flavorful beers and mouth-watering food selections will surely be a big hit among passengers, all while providing uncompromising, superior customer service." Established in 1988, Great Lakes Brewing Company was the first microbrewery in the state and today remains Ohio's most celebrated and award-winning brewer of lagers and ales. Owners of the brewery have incorporated European brewing techniques to create their renowned beers and are committed to using only the freshest ingredients. "We are pleased to continue to provide passengers with local favorites such as Great Lakes Brewing Company and other similar concepts that showcase what our region has to offer," said Airport Director Ricky Smith. "We look forward to continuing to add to this exciting line-up." The City of Cleveland forged a 10-year contract with BAA Cleveland in February 2008 to develop and manage concessions at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). The city anticipates the AIRMALL® will double the current participation rate of local and minority-owned companies, double the number of concession jobs, and double retail sales figures during the next decade. When complete, the AIRMALL® at CLE will occupy 76,000 square feet of retail space. About BAA Cleveland BAA Cleveland, Inc. is the developer and manager of the retail and concessions program at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). In 2008, BAA entered into a ten-year contract with the City of Cleveland to transform the retail, food and beverage concessions into the AIRMALL® at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, a strategic combination of well-known national brands and high-quality local concepts offered at "Regular Mall Prices…Guaranteed." BAA Cleveland is a project of BAA USA, the developer and manager of the retail, food and beverage operations at the AIRMALLs® at Pittsburgh International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and Boston Logan International Airport (Terminals B and E). BAA USA is an affiliate of BAA Limited, the world's leading airport company, which owns and operates six UK airports (Heathrow, Stansted, Southampton, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow). For more information, visit www.airmall.com or www.baausa.com. Contact: Jeff Donaldson 412-642-7700 [email protected] SOURCE BAA Cleveland RELATED LINKS http://www.airmall.com

Federal building on 9th Street getting $121 million stimulus makeover By Joan Mazzolini, The Plain Dealer February 02, 2010, 6:00PMCLEVELAND, Ohio - Cleveland's Federal Office Building at East Ninth Street and Lakeside Avenue is getting a $121 million makeover with stimulus money. In fact, federal courthouses, buildings, border stations and ports of entry across the country are being renovated and retrofitted to become more energy efficient with some $5.55 billion to be spent over the next several years. The 32-story Anthony J. Celebrezze building in Cleveland will get a new roof. The main change, however, will be a new facade or cladding on the building designed to save energy -- likely a curtain wall that will envelope the current building. The Celebrezze makeover is the largest project in the Great Lakes states and one of the largest in the country. Federal buildings across Ohio are getting $211 million in renovation work. MORE HERE: http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/02/federal_building_on_9th_street.html

DOT Press Release: DOT 20-10 Monday, February 1, 2010 Contact: Olivia Alair Tel.: (202) 366-4570 $79 Billion Budget for the U.S. Department of Transportation Promotes Safety, Infrastructure Investment and Livable Communities U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today said President Obama’s $79 billion budget for the U.S. Department of Transportation continues strong levels of investment for safety, the department’s top priority, along with critical investments for infrastructure to generate economic growth and support livable communities. “President Obama’s budget builds on an historic first year for this Department of Transportation,” said Secretary LaHood. “In addition to making critical investments in our nation’s infrastructure, we jump-started high-speed rail across America, launched a campaign against distracted driving and proposed landmark transit safety legislation. This budget reflects our priorities and values by continuing to invest in safety, livable communities and an improved national transportation system.” Secretary LaHood said the budget promotes safety in a number of areas, starting with a new $50 million incentive grant program to the states to combat distracted driving. Since Secretary LaHood convened a national Distracted Driving Summit last fall, he has undertaken a nationwide campaign to put an end to the deadly epidemic. The budget further advances traffic safety with $12 million to improve the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Five-Star Safety Rating System, which is used to rank the safety of new automobiles, and 66 additional personnel in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration assigned to highway and vehicle safety issues. Safety personnel will be added across agencies, with $7 million and 118 people for additional motor carrier safety inspectors; $14 million for the FAA to hire 82 new safety and certification inspectors and safety technical specialists; and $1.4 million to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to continue carrying out their action plan to address pipeline and hazardous material safety. Aviation safety is a top priority, receiving $1.1 billion for NextGen air traffic control technology, an increase of $275 million, 32 percent, over the FY 2010 enacted levels. The budget also places a strong emphasis on transit safety by including $30 million and up to 260 positions to support the Obama Administration’s Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2009, which the administration proposed to congress last year to ensure a high and standard level of safety across all transit systems. Recognizing that a strong transportation infrastructure is an engine for future economic growth, Secretary LaHood announced that the budget establishes and provides $4 billion for a National Infrastructure Innovation and Finance Fund (NIIFF) to issue grants and loans in support of projects that provide a significant economic benefit to the nation or a region. The budget includes an additional $1 billion for high-speed rail, coming on the heels of President Obama and Vice President Biden’s January 28 announcement of $8 billion in Recovery Act funds for states across the country to develop America’s first nationwide program of high-speed intercity passenger rail service. Secretary LaHood also highlighted the importance of livable communities, and providing greater choices for transportation users through the integration of transportation, housing and commercial development decisions. This budget provides $527 million for livable communities by establishing an Office of Livable Communities, creating a program to improve local and state project planning and development capabilities, and funding programs that expand transit access for low-income persons. A budget summary document is available at www.dot.gov. END Budget Highlights can be found at http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/Budget.pdf

February 1, 2010 In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Senate Votes Debt Limit Extension - Vote Agreed to (60-39, 1 Not Voting) The Senate passed this resolution that would raise the federal debt limit to $13.029 trillion. It now goes to the House for approval. Sen. George Voinovich voted NO Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES Confirmation of Ben S. Bernanke to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Vote Confirmed (70-30) The Senate confirmed Ben Bernanke for a second four year term as the Fed Chairman. Sen. George Voinovich voted YES Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES Recent House Votes Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (240-175, 18 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would establish the Castle Nugent national historic site in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands and authorize the Interior Department to purchase land for the site with appropriated funds. It now goes to the Senate. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES

Don't know if this is real or not, but its still pretty funny.

I think I'm going to bring 3 or 4 of my invisible friends... just to keep things exciting. Save chairs for them.

The other one was loved so much, I found another.

I'm sold. I'll wait until a later version comes along. 8 Things That Suck About the iPad Big, Ugly Bezel No Multitasking No Cameras Touch Keyboard No HDMI Out The Name iPad No Flash Adapters, Adapters, Adapters Update: Why stop at 8? Here are more things we are discovering that suck about the iPad. It's Not Widescreen Doesn't Support T-Mobile 3G A Closed App Ecosystem Read the details here: http://i.gizmodo.com/5458382/8-things-that-suck-about-the-ipad

Here you go - Lakewood strip mall to see big renovations, possibly new tenant By Kate Spirgen, Sun News January 24, 2010, 3:09PM Lakewood city officials are working with the owners of Lakewood Plaza, better known as the Drug Mart plaza, on redevelopment plans. Although details for the space are not yet finalized, Giltz & Associates is in the process of undertaking a four-sided renovation to their property on Detroit Avenue between Arthur and Andrews avenues. The building currently houses two empty storefronts, a Blockbuster Video, 4 Seasons Tanning, Radio Shack, Dot’s, Sakura Japanese Restaurant and Discount Drug Mart. Quaker Steak & Lube is in negotiations with developers to move into the east side of the building, which would be the company's first suburban location. All slant-in street parking will be removed under the new plan as well, making room for a wider sidewalk. More: http://www.cleveland.com/sunpostherald/index.ssf/2010/01/lakewood_strip_mall_to_see_big.html

Press Release: Cleveland Airport Marriott Gives Business Travel a Boost with New Corporate Hotel Package CLEVELAND -- Business travel has never felt so good. From now on, corporate travelers will delight in doing business in Cleveland. With the addition of the Cleveland Airport Marriott's newest hotel package, designed specifically for those looking for a hotel in Cleveland that is the picture of productivity, business men and women are sure to have every necessary business amenity at their fingertips. Corporate guests can now stay connected in comfort at the Cleveland Airport Marriott. They will enjoy free high-speed internet and free breakfast with our Business Boost package. The Marriott Business Boost Package also includes: -- Deluxe Cleveland, Ohio accommodations with one king bed or two double beds -- Wired for Business service (includes unlimited high speed internet access and domestic phone calls) -- Full American breakfast for one -- Business services (fax, copy) -- Newspaper delivered daily -- Rates from $149-$189 per room, per night -- Valid through April 30, 2010 Be sure that promotional code BP6 appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation, or call 1-800-228-9290 in the US and ask for promotional code BP6. For more information, visit http://marriott.com/specials. The Cleveland Airport Marriott is centrally located at 4277 West 150th Street in Cleveland, Ohio 44135. About Cleveland Airport Marriott Discover a revitalized Cleveland, Ohio convention center hotel, situated just miles from the airport as well as downtown, the IX Center, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, universities & sports venues. A recently renovated Cleveland Hopkins Airport hotel, the Marriott includes 372 guest rooms, transformed to include lush carpeting, stylish decor, upgraded bathrooms, refrigerators, 37-inch flat screen TVs and Marriott plug-in technology. A premier business and leisure destination, guests are sure to enjoy this hotel in Cleveland, Ohio with free airport shuttle. After a day of meetings or sightseeing, retreat to this airport hotel to recharge for the day ahead, or, visit the indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center to de-stress. Meetings and social events will feel at home in 16 meeting rooms spanning 15,500 square feet, complete with on-site catering and certified event planners. For more information or to make a reservation, call 216-252-5333 or visit http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/cleap. Posted on: Monday, January 25, 2010 08:01 PM

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