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^ ha ha! Okay, one practical thing that I wanted to mention. It's common sense but still, something I never really thought about. If you're in a confrontation like that, you cannot just hop back on your bike and go. Again, I never envisioned it. This is what Guy was daring me to do. Then, of course, I'd be vulnerable to be thrown off from behind just like I was able to do to him. Solution was to kind of walk sideways, tried to keep bike between me and him, call to surrounding people (and Federal Officer) to draw attention to what's going on. I only wish I could've gotten a picture of this guy. My cell phone takes very blurry pics since I dropped it into the sink. Maybe someone iPhoned the whole thing?

Very exciting news, thanks for the updates!

I'm still bummed out about it the next day. I have no idea what this guy went through in life to become so desperate. But as always, there are a few things you guys might find amusing. - When guy wouldn't stop yelling and close-following I actually did find a police officer. He was outside one of the food places on Euclid, on his cell phone. I carefully made sure he was a cop, as I didn't want to waste time with some parking lot security guard. His badge said "officer." So I explain to him what's going on and how the situation is deteriorating fast. Officer points to his sleeve and says "No. I'm a Federal officer. What you're describing is a City situation." Then casually goes back to talking on his cell phone, and laughing. Thanks officer! - Maniac kept yelling that I didn't have "papers" to prove the bike was mine. That actually confounded me for a moment - I don't. Note to self: obtain official bike papers. - Some classic dialogue: Him: We're both white, so don't treat me like a f-ing (black!). Me: Great, you're a bike thief AND a racist. Him: I'm not racist, I'm Italian! - I broke his cell phone the best way possible; by kicking it out of his hand. His phone flew in the air and shattered on Euclid. It distracted him enough and I crossed the street. I am stunned because I cannot believe that kick actually worked. He looked stunned too. When it happened there was an audible "Ooooh" from the crowd behind us (some maybe still thinking I'm the bike thief). If I'm ever unfortunate enough to be held at gunpoint, I won't do anything stupid....but I can't say I won't at least think about kicking it. - Somebody made off with my lock during the altercation. I had to explain to co-workers why I had to bring the bike into the office. Boss was super cool, let me store it in an unused office. A friend noticed blood on my knuckles, assumed I punched the guy. I had to reluctantly explain that it was actually from wiping out in the parking garage that morning. Wet tires, smooth concrete, yada yadda. I may have a concussion. - At the end of the day I went to grab the bike from the office, but it was missing. There was a ransom note.

Well, I was in front of Tower City today, about ten feet from my unlocked bike. That didn't stop a guy from from trying to steal it. He jumped on and started off fast but faded a block later. Near E 4th I caught him and threw him off. Guy was yelling that I was stealing HIS bike. He was drooling, slurring his speech a little and I have no idea what that's a symptom of exactly. It was a super nice day and so there were tons of people watching now. While walking the bike to get back to work he kept following me getting way in my personal space and we were shouting at each other. I finally convinced him to stop following me - by breaking his cell phone (he was having a fake conversation with the police). I was super pissed off, in all my years of working downtown this is my first altercation. Now I'm just sad about the whole thing.

Good stuff Clueless!!! Glad to see they're keeping the brick road surface!!! :clap: :clap: All right!

Whenever I see work like this being done, it's usually doesn't bode well for the pavers. Yet this is too high profile a project to just stuff asphalt in there, right?

Overall, I'm impressed with this rendering...looks like an actual boardwalk, aforementioned brick pavers. I bet the boards will be synthetic, they last a bit longer. Hoping the bricks are quality. Cheapo brick pavers (ie surrounding Galleria) will look terrible in a couple years.

Asphalt over concrete seems to work out okay in NJ.

Smith, wow, are you a professional food-photographer?

I'm concerned birds are going to be hitting these things non-stop.

Open a cafe by Virginia-Marti College...why didn't I think of that? From the fine folks of Barroco: Helvetica Opens its Doors on Detroit Avenue Grand opening slated for Friday at the new café. By Colin McEwen The owners of Helvetica — the new, design-inspired café on Detroit Avenue — had hoped for a "soft opening" on Wednesday. It was anything but soft. As soon as the doors opened, at 7 a.m., customers streamed in. The rush didn’t let up until the café closed in the early afternoon. At times, every seat was taken. It's not really too big a surprise. After all, the café's Facebook page had nearly 500 "likes" before a single customer had been served. “We were expecting it to go soft,” said a laughing co-owner Edward Padilla, “that’s why we called it a soft opening.” The owners said word spread quickly of the highly anticipated café — with its Latin American juice selection, Rising Star coffee and food options that include sandwiches, soups and salads. “You’ve got to see the crepes,” said co-owner Juan Vergara. “They’re amazing.” http://lakewood-oh.patch.com/articles/look-helvetica-opens-its-doors-on-detroit-avenue#photo-11770770

It's pretty damning evidence that in the densest state in US there is nobody in this city.

I can't resist....just a few miles from Duluth is some of the best surfing in America. It's no longer a secret either. Pro surfers and big time sponsors like Red Bull are now routing through Duluth, which I think is just outstanding. p.s. for the record mrnyc, Lorain isn't so bad a surf spot either : )

Nice work Biker. Your plan would be a great benefit to downtown and achieve the stated goals nicely. The only aspect I didn't like is re: the pocket parks facing windowless brick walls. The whole "eyes on the street" concern. Oh - and on the ground floors/along the sidewalk you should make them another color or add storefronts to emphasize the retail potential. I'm worried K&D will see this, take it literally, and it will inspire them to continue ignoring the sidewalk!

I always thought the O'niells building would make for great housing. Especially since a good portion of it overlooked Canal Park field. Sadly, in this pic you can see O'niells before half of the building was torn down for parking.

Playing contact sports with cervical stenosis is like playing Russian Roulette.

Wonderful pic C-Dawg! And excellent point about runoff. Summer Drought? I'm going snorkeling.

How does a team go 3-and-out SEVEN times in a row and still win?? Crazy.

I was only in Duluth in the dead of winter. I remember it to be a dreamlike, quaint but very hard-edged looking city; the place could definitely benefit by adding some splashes of color. They really seem to embrace their maritime heritage, which is a great thing.

Von and Crescent photo set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/marktee/sets/72157625344045686/

Nice! SF looks much more lively than the other outpost cities posted here.

Plus K&D's East Ohio plan, which is really just a stones throw from the Park.

This should give my hood a nice shot in the arm. Just like with Barroco and Mahall's which is owned by....Colin McEwen. Taco Tonto's Expands with Lakewood Store Kent-based eatery opens its doors in Lakewood in the former space of Bela Dubby coffee shop. By Colin McEwen October 9, 2012 t’s been a few months since Lakewood's Bela Dubby coffee shop closed, and on Monday the highly anticipated Taco Tonto’s opened in its place on Madison Avenue. Taco Tonto’s, one of the most popular restaurants in Kent — just steps away from the Kent State University campus — opened its second location at the Lakewood locale and entertained huge crowds of patrons stopping by into the evening. The grand opening was so busy, that the restaurant sold out of food. The former coffee shop space seems as if it has been completely transformed. A new wall divides the dining area from the new kitchen. In a nod to Bela Dubby’s art culture, that wall is covered by a large, hand-painted mural. More: http://kent.patch.com/articles/taco-tontos-expands-with-lakewood-store

q & a: william friedman, president & ceo cleveland-cuyahoga county port authority Douglas Trattner | Thursday, October 11, 2012 The Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority is asking voters to vote "Yes" on Issue 108, a levy that would generate approximately $90 million over five years and cost property owners roughly $20 annually per $100,000 of assessed value. **** And how will those improvements spur future river- and lake-front development. Economists will tell you that for every dollar spent on public infrastructure, there is an investment multiplier. More specifically, if we can open up Franklin Hill, which is 30 acres, we can turn an eyesore into an amenity. If we can create a trail system which would allow you to go from the West Side Market to Wendy Park. If we can connect the mall complex down to the lakefront. I think there’s a straight line from these sorts of investments to decision-making on the part of people in terms of where do I want to locate my company and where do I want to live personally. here's the rest: http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/features/willfriedman101112.aspx

My first thought when I saw the inside of the bookstore was "It looks like the Akron Civic!"