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^ Where will they put my beloved Stegosaurus?

^ Holy cow! That bass player is playing my 1967 semi-hollow body Epiphone Rivoli!!!!!

Hopefully it is actually built of doublewide construction. That way there are wheels underneath. So we can tow this hideous thing out of here.

Good news. The hallmark of past bad planning seems to be a tight time frame and a narrow focus. Having more time to consider the big picture should be a major benefit.

"Quit making noise, eh."

UO needs a version of the Razzies for horrid architecture. This failure in design is like the "Battlefield Earth" or "Gigli" of buildings. Good idea - maybe a statewide contest? I took photos today and yes, this building isn't just a dud, it's a steaming turd. I'm thinking this could be the inaugural Cleveland entry. How about the "Bradys?" Named in homage of beloved but awful architect Mike Brady. KJP can write up a killer press release.

The view from the lake @ 1:42 is just awesome.

Scaravelli Island? Haha.

UO needs a version of the Razzies for horrid architecture. This failure in design is like the "Battlefield Earth" or "Gigli" of buildings.

Buffalo gave them a hard time. It was actually Kentucky's second unit that helped them take the lead and pull away in the second half. I'd like to see that rematch.

This is a streetscape that screams "drive past here at 50 mph."

Fixed, because anywhere he tries to make a comeback his record will follow him. I'm trying to think about anything distinctive that he's accomplished. Nothing really coming to mind. Come to think of it, he's perfect for Congress.

Agree it wasa always so cool seeing all the fans in and around Tower City. More can certainly be done to make the tourney more of an event, but for now I'm content and optimistic for the future. Here's hoping they go back to the format where all teams make that trip to CLE.

Was that just today? I was passing through Gordon Square and saw lots of police lights further west on Detroit. I heard about it last night, so probably unrelated. Though on second thought, it's not out of the question there could be more bullet damage, or a related crime involved. Then you could see that triggering a broader investigation.

My friends car sustained a bullet wound near W. 77 and Detroit. The automobile is still operational, despite the trauma.

Been covering NBA for 30 years; #Spurs-#Cavs is Top 5 regular season game I've seen; didn't cover but saw DET 186, DEN 184 -- still my No. 1 -Mike Monroe, San Antonio Media

^ There was quite a bit of San Francisco style fog off the lake last Spring. Looks likely there's more in store this year.

I would love to see some independent analysis of how much money could be saved in the long run with better construction materials and practices. Funny aside, when I first set foot (tire) in Ohio I was overwhelmed by the number of orange barrels on virtually every road surface. Being naive, I thought "Oh wow they're fixing all the roads." No. They're never fixed lol, they're just in a constant state of either repair or disrepair.

Z was one of the few players who didn't back down from Rasheed Wallace.

There is absolutely a correlation between radio promotion and live shows. To suggest otherwise is to ignore what stations like WMMS and WENZ have done for the city in years past. And just because terrestrial radio sucks "everywhere" doesn't mean that Cleveland and clubs like the Odeon wouldn't benefit greatly from a premier station playing new music. Cleveland isn't like every other place with bad radio. It's a city that has quite a bit of population (see Indians attendance). I hope the Odeon does great. But being in two bands I am highly skeptical there's enough support out there. I know the venue owners and they are having a tough time. I work in the business full time. This is what I do. I wasn't just pontificating. The business is a lot different now. Again, like I said, their booking is what's going to make or break them. Not terrestrial radio Well then I appreciate your insights. But just saying "booking- end of discussion" makes it seem like it's a cut and dried, and not a much more complex issue. If it sounded like I simply said "Sucky radio will kill the Odeon" I apologize. I'm deeply invested in the Cleveland music scene. I'm passionate about radio and about music. It's a subject I enjoy discussing.

I think I used the term "integrate." If so, I didn't really mean that it had to look like its surroundings. In this case it seems to ignore the house next door, or at least that's the perception I'm getting from the rendering; that it's not giving enough space to the existing house.

An homage to Fagans?

There is absolutely a correlation between radio promotion and live shows. To suggest otherwise is to ignore what stations like WMMS and WENZ have done for the city in years past. And just because terrestrial radio sucks "everywhere" doesn't mean that Cleveland and clubs like the Odeon wouldn't benefit greatly from a premier station playing new music. Cleveland isn't like every other place with bad radio. It's a city that has quite a bit of population (see Indians attendance). I hope the Odeon does great. But being in two bands I am highly skeptical there's enough support out there. I know the venue owners and they are having a tough time.

I think the renderings are cool. But the way these are situated to the house next door, well, something about it bothers me. Instead of integrating, it gives the impression the house is being walled off.

Since we lack such a new rock/alternative station and having one would be good for these venues (and good for the city), perhaps the owners of these three venues should team together to start such a station. Terrestrial radio is not much of a factor anymore, especially in the "alternative" circles. Which is why not many more exist even across the nation. Radio can still play a large role. I think Case, JC, CSU and BW do a great job with their college stations. But they just don't have the resources to create a scene. Now KEXP in Seattle is fine template for what terrestrial radio can be for a city; and something that I would really love to see in Cleveland. KEXP is an amazing resource to find up and coming bands. They are living, breathing proof that music did not die 1995 (LOL @ Whipjacka). Their dj's are knowledgeable and have a great working relationship with both local and internationally famous artists. They're a big part of the Seattle music scene. https://www.youtube.com/user/kexpradio If it's any consolation, San Diego radio sucks. It's like some station manager fired all the staff, went yard sailing and got every cd and then put them in a 20 disc changer set on random play. But I expect that from San Diego, its always been a musical backwater. Now Cleveland, that's a place with a history and a ton of creative talent....a place I expect to be a major player in the current music scene.