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You should be aware that sometimes following the road rules puts yourself at unnecessary risk. It's just a fact of cycling that the playing field is not at all level; on the bike you are much more vulnerable to being killed. So I will jump a curb, run a light or cross a double line any time I feel it's safe and appropriate to do so. These actions, while illegal, will put me in a safer position.

Exactly. Call Ohio "coastal" and yes, you get funny looks from people who should know better.

Skunks are another selling point for coming to Ohio! http://www.skunkhaven.net/SkunkFest.htm

I love how the author left out Cant State...probably forgot they existed!

Ha! You've got great eyesight, and foresight.

Why that boat isn't put up on a pedestal for public display/education, I'll never know.

Their organization could be generating revenues from tenants easily. This is easily the premier city street in all of Ohio.

From the inaugural Port of Cleveland Newsletter: New Port work boats will soon begin removing floating debris from Cleveland Harbor If you happen to pass the Cuyahoga River later this month, keep an eye open for Flotsam and Jetsam, the Port’s two new, custom-designed work vessels that will soon be removing floating debris from the Cuyahoga River ship channel and the downtown Lake Erie shoreline. The Port – working with the staff of the Cuyahoga River Remedial Action Plan – received a $425,160 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant last year to build the boats, which will work in tandem to collect and remove a wide range of floating debris from tree limbs to plastic bottles. This debris is more than an eyesore – it can be a problem for the commercial vessels that use the ship channel daily, as well as for recreational boaters and wildlife. Why the names Flotsam and Jetsam? To quote Jim White, the Port’s director of Sustainable Infrastructure Programs: “You are what you eat.” Jim also developed the design concept for the boats. Research dating back to 1999 made two things clear: too much urban debris was entering the river, and natural debris was finding its way into the shipping channel from natural riverbank erosion. While these types of debris are unavoidable in waterways, the Port made it a priority to develop methods for cleanup as well as solutions with long-term economic, environmental and community benefits. What makes Flotsam and Jetsam the right boats to get the job done is a unique and innovative design that allows them to nimbly navigate the tight spaces of Cleveland’s famously crooked river—work that large-scale debris harvester vessels used at several ports along the East Coast cannot perform. Flotsam will work as the excavator, scooping up debris with a shovel and then placing it in the “Bagster” containers that Jetsam will carry. The debris will then be transferred to pre-determined sites along the shore for pickup. Flotsam won’t be the only one doing the heavy lifting; Jetsam will have a specially built crane that can grab larger, heavier pieces of debris, such as tires and logs. From April through October (weather depending), the boats will be on the water daily with a combined crew of 4-6 members. They are expected to remove between 400-800 cubic yards of debris annually, an amount that could fill as many as 53 dump trucks. With this new clean-up team in action, the Port continues to create ways of making our lake and river more attractive, active, and inviting for everyone. http://www.portofcleveland.com/?cat=11

San Diego Serenade - Tom Waits Get it in Ohio -Cam'ron Left Chicago with good money for 5 drops Westside, did the Southside like the White Sox (What up Stony Island?) Bamboo and Pulaski, K-town is contra (Westside) They'll dearly depart ya, in front of MacArthur's (What up Madison?) I'm the author for gangsters, tough guys Did the whole Ohio, but I started off a Buckeye Columbus to 'Nati; them towns I raped 'em Few clowns was hatin', moved my pounds to Dayton And in Akron, my niggas they would throw things Not King James, these were coke kings

Right. To me it's always made sense to convert the front to usable retail in some capacity.

My friends got a tour of some small, backyard farms taking off in the Detroit-Shoreway/Gordon Square area. As mentioned, it's a cool area that is up and coming. Close to Edgewater Park. Schools... this area doesn't feature very good public schools however. Checking up on the progress of the charters is good advice. In fact, I really think quality schools is going to be your most limiting factor. http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/spicekitchenandbar061412.aspx?utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=chef+adds+gardens%2C+hoop+house+to+his+detroit+shoreway+farm-to-table+restaurant&utm_content={Email_Address}&utm_campaign=Retrofitting+the+%27Burbs

Wow. This place is certainly something.

I agree 100% replace it with a swing bridge to connect the West and east banks of the Flats together. Something like this! http://images.ulib.csuohio.edu/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/urbanohio&CISOPTR=684&CISOBOX=1&REC=2

I'd love to pitch Lakewood but we're still waiting for hen guidelines to work out. http://lakewoodobserver.com/read/2011/08/09/hens-in-lakewood-you-bet

Staring down receivers is a funny critique to me. I obviously see the advantage in being able to check down, or look off receivers. But I routinely see Peyton Manning, Brady, Rivers, etc. just stare holes into guys and they're still all star QB's. But the commentators only use the "staring" critique after an obviously bad pass! They never ever say "Brady stares down Welker and completes the pass for the touchdown!"

Cash Mob Looks to Save Local Girl Gallery from Closing The goal of the event, scheduled for Sept. 22, is to raise money to keep the doors from closing at the popular art gallery on Detroit Avenue. By Colin McEwen A group of citizens are getting together with the goal to keep the Local Girl Gallery from closing. Artists, friends and customers will assemble to shop at the Detroit Avenue gallery for a planned “flash mob" on Sept. 22. “Fans of the gallery were alarmed when owner Linda Goik announced earlier this month that the gallery would be closing by end of September,” said co-organizer Jeanine Gergel in an email. “Many of us asked what could be done to save it. The answer: The gallery simply needs more business. If you love Local Girl, this is your chance to help keep it alive.” http://lakewood-oh.patch.com/articles/cash-mob-looks-to-save-local-girl-gallery-from-closing

I hope people will know it's pronounced "wiley," like his namesake avenue in Duck Island... They will assume it's for Willy Nelson, I bet.

Tremont has had some history with unruly bar patrons. Today - I agree the place is more well-rounded now.

Classic! I think Phil made just about the most improbable field goal ever, remember - in that blizzard!!

Huh? Ted Strickland (aka NYT Kasich article comedy relief) had a major role in this. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/05/convention-floor-chaos-democrats-alter-platform-disagree/

I'm thinking a building's happiest day is the day it stops raining inside of it.

Ha! Do any of our photo-geniuses want to explain how the photographer got that look?

Fascinating article, on several levels. It really highlighted so many unanswered questions. I had to laugh hearing Kasich compare economists to astrologists. Actually, I'm betting astrologers have more of a handle on their trade in comparison. I've personally grown exhausted/bored by the whole R vs. D political paradigm. I understand it, but I've shed my past, nostalgic allegiances and I feel better.

Suggestion if you have the chance: From Bethleham/Allentown, wind your way SE on the back roads to Lambertville, NJ. Neat Delaware River town! And quite a sunny contrast to the steel towns. Then hug the river on the Jersey side, it's a beautiful scenic drive North along Rt. 29. When you get to Frenchtown (another neat downtown), take the bridge over to the PA side. Head north along the waterside up to twin cities of Easton, PA/Phillipsburg, NJ. Easton In the other direction from Bethleham/Allentown I'd head out for Jim Thorpe, PA And Hazleton, PA is interesting http://www.psartwork.net/hazleton-pa

Strange this thread went a quarter year between posts. Come on Tremont, get moving with the projects lol.