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Totally!

I agree, but that all-season outdoor patio was a pretty awesome idea. It's a concept worth emulating all over downtown.

This could actually be posted in several UO forums....very weird! Gitmo prisoners rewarded with kittens? By Emily Heil What’s fluffy, has four paws and just might be the latest tool in the war against terror? A kitten! We’ve heard of prisoners who cooperate with authorities being rewarded with cigarettes, better food, perhaps an upgrade in digs. But in Guantanamo Bay, we’re told that the military brass have added pet cats to the list of perks accorded particularly helpful detainees. At least that’s what one detainee’s attorney thinks. Carlos Warner, a lawyer representing Muhammed Rahim, an Afghan who was a translator for Osama bin Laden, gave the Loop a brief letter from his client. That note, which was just declassified, consisted of one line: “Dear Mr. Warner — Majid Khan has a cat.” Khan, an alleged member of Al Qaeda who has agreed to testify against one of the chief planners of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, is considered a “high-value”detainee and was held by the CIA in a secret prison for several years before his transfer to Guantanamo. [the last paragraphs are bizarre] http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/in-the-loop/post/gitmo-prisoners-rewarded-with-kittens/2012/08/16/3a7c9fb0-e706-11e1-8741-940e3f6dbf48_blog.html

Street Eats: Blu Olive Tuesday, August 14, 2012 12:38 PM EDT Father-and-daughter team serves farm-to-table fare from a striking truck Story by Bethia Woolf After more than a decade working in Cleveland -- her resume includes stints at Flying Fig and Lucky's -- Sarah Carmean returned to Columbus to open Blu Olive with her father, Steve Carmean. The father-daughter operation specializes in Italian and Mediterranean cuisines, allowing Sarah to show off her impressive background in farm-to-table cooking. Meanwhile, Steve, a graphic designer by background, put his skills to use creating the eye-catching graphics that adorn the vehicle. Where to find it: Blu Olive is always on the move. You might spot them at Zauber Brewing one day, then at a farmers market or festival the next. Follow them on Facebook or Twitter to see where they'll be next. http://columbuscrave.com/crave/guide_detail/60123916-Street-Eats-Blu-Olive

If there were retail inside (thinking kiosk-style) it would allow for liberal public access and generate revenues.

It's hard not to like what that guy says.

Yeah, I'm with you on the mountain bike. I ride a Raleigh mountain bike. I'd like something lighter, but I won't buy a road bike, I need to get a hybrid. Roads are terrible. I ride around some roads in Cleveland Heights and it's like a minefield. I'd be crashing left and right if I was on a road bike. It's so much more practical. Just yesterday I saw a road biker near Gordon Square sitting on the sidewalk fixing his flat tire. Two big dogs were 2 feet away, barking at him behind a fence. Didn't look fun at all.

Interesting, rare view of the skyline: http://media.photobucket.com/image/recent/jencottrell2007/ClevelandSkyline.jpg

My inspiration getting into cycling.

I'm sending this along to my buddy in Chicago who is still homesick for his condo across from WSM. Thanks for posting!

I was looking at a very cool bungalow on W. 67th in 2004. Loved the place, but then I looked across the street and saw the neighbor was using the Southern Flag as living room curtains! Deal breaker lol. I'm so glad to see that the entire neighborhood just keeps getting nicer.

For me on the bike, the safest way to ride is by operating in a sort of "grey area" by following some traffic laws, and while violating others. I recently rode through CLE with my buddy Paul, who is an accomplished cyclist both on and off road. I was really uncomfortable because Paul follows EVERY traffic law by the book. In my opinion, this "acting like a car" is of course following the rules, but it places you, as a cyclist, in far more danger than is necessary. I'm not going to excuse cyclists doing stupid things, but to place cars and bikes on an equal, level playing field is just not right. It is NOT a level playing field and you are at far more risk of being killed.

This is my bike exactly...a Centurion Dave Scott model circa 87. I get some hipster love whenever I'm in Ohio City. For everyday use I like my wife's not-hip-at-all Diamondback mountain bike because the street conditions in Cleveland are horrendous. It's slow and I get passed by everyone, but it handles the potholes and occasional defensive curb jump onto the sidewalk when needed.

Awesome. That place should be a treasure, and this plan would certainly draw attention to it. It's certainly nice to see more investment on Lorain, but also kind of a bummer to see another one of the smaller ethnic markets around 25th disappear. I also read this as "an addition to" the market, and not a replacement of it. Hope I'm right. The market is always crowded when I'm in there. I mean, where else in OC can you buy Kola hi-caffeinated chocolate, bavarian pretzel, authentic stein and a German flag?

Downtown Asbury Park: early 1900's http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=B3&Dato=99999999&Kategori=MULTIMEDIA08&Lopenr=6090801&Ref=PH

Thanks for the reminder. I could easily picture a horde of C.H.U.D.S. or even Sleestaks swarming out of that terrible building. Home of the Sleestaks: Nice job! Those Sleestaks scared the hell out of me when I was a kid. Love those crystal eyes though! Woah, I think you've hit on something deeper...isn't KSU known for their liquid CRYSTAL research? It all makes sense now ha ha.

Nice going!

I used to hate it, but I've warmed up to it a bit. As for the entire complex, there's lots of room for improvement at street level, that's for sure. However, if more people saw what the tower looked like when new, I think they would like it. Most have only seen the blackish, soot covered version. There are cool pics somewhere where the building looks very clean and attractive.

Thanks for the reminder. I could easily picture a horde of C.H.U.D.S. or even Sleestaks swarming out of that terrible building. Home of the Sleestaks:

As a general rule, limited options equal sucky product. Thanks government! But really, things like net access will absolutely hinder growth. So it's in EC's best interest to remedy this asap.

I should know this, but today I believe that dredged sediment has to be treated before it's relocated. Here's a nice overview. It shows that there are options for how the sediment can be placed (for us like KJP mentioned it's mostly sand). Again, the past, common practice of depositing between breakwalls doesn't not foster access to the water. Today we can achieve a better, more natural application that re-establishes a natural looking coastline. http://el.erdc.usace.army.mil/dots/budm/intro.cfm?Topic=Intro Due to growing scientific knowledge and public awareness of using dredged material as a valuable resource, beneficial use of dredged material has become a viable alternative to traditional "dredge and dispose" methods for many projects. Prior to 1970, beneficial uses of dredged material typically included creating or expanding land for airports, ports, residential, or commercial development. Environmental, economic, social, and other benefits can be derived from the productive use of dredged material. Dredged material is increasingly used beneficially for a greater variety of projects and purposes. Beneficial uses of dredged material have been classified, for the purpose of these discussions, into seven categories: -Habitat Development -Shore Protection -Parks and Recreation -Reclamation and Remediation -Construction and Industrial

Ten seconds of research turns up this post on reddit: Lawyer here - and personal injury lawyer at that. I was going to make this a post to clear up some insurance law stuff, but thought I would actually provide some useful information. I've run many claims against many of the big insurance carriers in my capacity as an attorney. If you're looking for consumer advice, here's what I can offer: stay away from the following carriers: State Farm, Allstate, Geico, Progressive, Farmers Insurance, and American Family. I repeat: STAY AWAY. A good rule of thumb is this - the more money they spend on marketing, the more screwed you will be when the time comes to collect on your policy. Here's some of the good ones: the Hartford, USAA, Farm Bureau, and Country Insurance. (If you have USAA or can get them, it's a no brainer. USAA has some of the best customer service, most reasonable claims professionals, and usually values claims correctly). I see a lot of advertising from insurance companies that say their coverage is better than others. Here's the thing - they're all the SAME THING. For instance, the significant portions of most auto policies are written by statute. That's right - not by the folks at each carrier - they're written by your state legislature. That means that every carrier in your state is obligated to, at a minimum, provide those basic terms of coverage. The only way they differentiate themselves is by price or by the small extras that you never use (roadside assistance anyone?). If you want better coverage, increase your policy limits. Don't fall into the trap of sticking with one company because you think that you'll get a better benefit from "customer loyalty." In insurance, there is no such thing. What you SHOULD do is find an INDEPENDENT insurance agent (not one that only sells insurance for one carrier - such as State Farm or American Family), and shop your coverage around - EVERY SIX MONTHS. If you have a good agent, they should be doing this for you automatically. Also, make sure you have a good agent - ask around and get a few recommendations. Most agents I know don't know crap about their products. Find one with some seasoning on him/her. tl;dr: Stay away from big advertising carriers unless you enjoy getting screwed when can least afford it. To avoid getting screwed, get a good independent insurance agent to help you find a decent company, or just buy USAA if you can.

Think I may have made my last payment to Progressive. I'd like to know if there's an alternative insurer out there that, you know, won't be adverse to my interests.

Yes , I didn't take a picture of it. My Friend has....that whole section has been renovating over the last 5-8 years. The Economy did stall alot of Large projects , hence the open lots and stalled sites. Once the construction starts up , the Oceanfront/Broadwalk should include a wall of shops , hotels and resturants 2 blocks deep. With Trees lining every street....and bike lanes , a New Transportation Center / Gateway. Main Street will be shrunken from 4 lanes to 2 lanes with 2 bike lanes and Tree lined island. Greetings from Asbury Park, New Jersey! by flickr4jazz, on Flickr Kent State once did a study for Wildwood NJ and determined that they should market their unique architecture. Same goes with AP. I for one am very nostalgic for these whimsical Jetson's style buildings.

^ Denver is actually sunnier than even San Diego, I was floored to learn this. In Ohio it's not the cold that gets to me, it's the dreary lack of sun we're prone to experience. I wouldn't even mind say two months of Icelandic style darkness; it's the five month stretches we sometimes get that are really tough to get through.