jamiec

I used to hate her because I thought she had forsaken AK-Rowdy. But it sounds like either I misunderstood or she had a change of heart. Either way, a little bit of Akron, a little bit of London -- not too shabby ;) I figure all the people who left Ohio will one day come flocking back because we keep it real.

What, don't you see the infusion of disposable dollars on local businesses downtown? We got ourselves a Subway AND Quiznos downtown.

I agree. That story pissed me off to no end. WTF is wrong with them? We can flush money down the toliet to corrupt lobbyists, but the idea of creating REAL, NEW jobs somehow needs further examination? This really, really, really makes me mad.

I still believe in Frye even if everyone thinks he sucks! But if they get a new starting QB, can they at least get someone who knows what they're doing to teach him? Geez! I heard a guy say they should pick a QB in the draft this year. What's the point of that?! I thought the whole problem was inexperience.

That story was positive, except for the part about the Jew-haters from "the old country." I'd rather not live next to Borat. And grudges, beefs, and prejudice carried from the old country aren't easily defused. When Scene sent a photographer to the Beit Hanina Social Club, he was accosted by angry members, who told him that the paper "is run by a bunch of Jews." They wanted to know whether the writer of the story is Jewish. [she is.] When the photographer refused to tell them, they asked whether he too was a Jew. [He's a Czech immigrant.] Then, before he left they told him they wanted nothing to do with a "Jew-owned" paper [it's owned by the Irish]. So much for everyone living happily together.

I agree, panhandlers are a big issue, especially in the WHD on weekends. I don't mind a guy asking for change, but there are some aggresive people out there that make coming downtown not a welcome experience for some. For ex., I took the Rapid downtown to scope out the air show crowds, and there were two people going around asking for money, and when people wouldn't give them money, they started screaming and being threatening. This is uncalled for. I volunteer and donate my time to services for folks with problems, and I don't feel comfortable giving random people money, no matter how little.

^^ Hey, all I know is some kid from Jersey tried to convince me that Ohio was in the Bible Belt, and I referred him to his 6th Grade Social Studies class.

They look like asphault Zamboni's.

I like this because when you go to NYC, everyone acts like the Midwest is fool of Bible-thumping crazies. The Great Lakes Region sounds more refined to me. We like sailboats and freighters.

I like to dress well, but I've got to be honest, 90% of the reason I try to dress nice is to impress women my age, specifically the classy girls. In all reality, I need a girl with MTS' fashion expertise to help me, though. Or at least go with me to the store because that can turn into a big disaster when I go by myself, especially when considering suits. I have no idea what I'm doing. I'm workin' on finding that girl.... At least I'm not walking around dressed like Ted Nugent.

Yep, the developer wants tax money to pay for half of this.

#1. Those wetlands serve a purpose! All over that part of Summit County, developers are draining the wetlands and putting crap up. All the sudden, houses are getting flooded! #2. I oppose this because it is, once again, squeezing up on the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. That park can't be touched on the inside, but everything that happens around it affects the health of the park. No one seems to care. I just hope that residents don't support it. This is silly. Put this sort of thing in Cleveland or Akron. Wolstein has created a cool little tool to help protest their development, too: http://www.neoprosoccer.com/take_action.aspx

I think this idea is stupid. What is with Wolstein?

You guys are misunderstanding me.... I'm not saying a BB suit *IS* a power suit. I'm saying it's the suit that people my age wear when they think they are powerful. They look like the boss from Office Space with the white collar and patterned shirt, etc. When i see a kid wearing one of those things, I think "MMmmmm, yeah.... Didja get the memo? We're going to happy hour at Chilis... Mmmhkk?" Like we're going to hit it and talk about our 401Ks or my lack thereof. I don't like Men's Vogue....I'm more of an Esquire reader...

^^ I was talking about the look/cut of a BB suit not the actual quality. I think it looks ostentatious ond old-fashioned on young men. If I had all the money in the world, I'd fly to London, etc., etc.

This is bad news for TC!! That was such a nice spot, although I agree, an H&M would fit in there perfectly..... Too bad they are "saturated" around here to say the least. All they need is a Summit Mall store in Akron before they become the new Gap. I'm 25, and I am not a fan of Brooks Brothers suits. When people my age wear them, I feel like they are giving off the "Look at me, I'm powerful" vibe. If I had any money, I'd opt with something from DKNY. I prefer something a bit more slimming... But, anyway.......................

Do you think they need volunteers?

Only here would you ever find people who are willing to physically measure the clearance at a transit station. LOL. Love it!

Even I feel sorry for Browns fans, and I hate football.

Full article at http://www.columbusdispatch.com/news-story.php?story=dispatch/2006/11/26/20061126-C1-02.html Slots may survive Nov. 7 defeat Proponents refuse to give up on gambling although voters — again — rejected it Sunday, November 26, 2006 James Nash THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Charles J. Ruma, owner of Beulah Park, says gambling supporters will try again despite rejection at the polls this month. They wagered more than $20 million and lost big. Gambling interests, however, haven’t given up on Ohio. Just days after voters decisively rejected a plan to bring as many as 31,500 slot machines to downtown Cleveland and seven horse-racing tracks, supporters of legalized gambling began plotting their next moves. They noted that even as Ohioans snubbed a gambling proposal by more than 500,000 votes Nov. 7, Pennsylvanians dropped their first quarters into slot machines a week later in that state’s first casino. Hundreds of people waited in line for the doors of the Wilkes-Barre casino to open this month; it brought in more than $39 million in its first week. Numbers like those encourage casino proponents to try again in Ohio, even though voters now have rejected proposals to expand gambling in 1990, 1996 and 2006.

Hmm... Looks like an Urban Ohio pet project falls into this news story - a new convention center. It sounds like things may be rumbling forward slowly. This is a great article, though. I need to write this Carmody guy a letter to tell him his hard work is appreciated! http://www.cleveland.com/film/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/entertainment/1164485725175660.xml&coll=2 Lights, Camera,...Cleveland We oughta be in pictures, and convention center could give city a shot Sunday, November 26, 2006 Julie E. Washington and Carolyn Jack Plain Dealer Reporters Hollywood is finally noticing Cleveland. Over the past five years, the city has hosted a steady flow of big-budget films -- everything from "American Splendor" to "Spider-Man 3" swinging through downtown on Euclid Avenue. Now, Cleveland is poised to leap to the next level and earn a spot alongside regional film hubs like Chicago and Austin, Texas. How? By opening up the 84-year-old, often-empty and outdated Cleveland Convention Center to Hollywood filmmakers. ...........

Oh they know about it. Definitely. They just have a a hard time creating it :] Whachoo talkin' about? It was the rich who funded like 80% of our great art and the museums where the art is stored. I have no problems with the rich because they create markets for jobs the average person cannot afford to sustain. How often does a factory worker hire an interior decorator/designer. They might not create culture with their bare hands, but they are the catalysts. I'll admit that I skimmed that article. These young professional stories can only interest me for like four minutes. There are so many factors that make a city "cool." I think a lot of it is, people want to move to a place that is a "maturing" investment. They want to move in to a place that is ready to go, plop your furniture down and go party. And there is the factor of supply of jobs, entertainment, culture, societal personality, housing stock, number of other similar people, etc. etc. To me, the best way to attract "the young" is just to work on making the place where you live better for everyone who lives there NOW. I met an African American girl recently who is in college, and she said she would like to live in Baltimore rather than Cleveland because she dislikes all the segregation and doesn't like how people don't mix around here. You could turn downtown into an urban Dave and Busters, but if we don't focus on the real issues, we'll never do a lick of good.

I've got to agree with KJP. I really think momentum downtown is building with little projects all over the place. These big projects are going to take time. edit: I can only imagine how long this sort of thing takes to complete. I'm very positive about this!

^^ That's not what I said. I wrote that I had no attachment to knocking the building down or restoring it. I just want them to make a decision of what they are going to do and get moving. I value actual human beings and new businesses on Euclid far more than what structures are there. Keep the tower or replace it. I just want to see an active downtown. I understand the architectural significance of this building, as I've read all the articles from the PD's Litt and done my own research. I know why people want to keep it. At the same time, I can understand why "regular" people don't like it. On the surface, it's an ugly building. Maybe I'm an architectural simpleton, but when I go to New York, I have to see the Chrysler Building because it's so beautiful, I find it moving. It's more than just a building where people work. It's a symbol. When I look at that tower in Cleveland, I think "Yech, that thing is hideous." It looks like an administrative headquarters on the Planet of the Apes. With that said, I already said in this thread that I am in favor of keeping the building because it will cost far less to rehab it, and I believe millions could be better spent in other parts of downtown or the city-at-large. I'm also afraid they'll replace it with something even worse. I personally think covering it in glass is an intriguing idea.

Well, whatever it is, let's move! I have no attachment to this building or to the idea of restoring it. Makes no diff to me. Let's just make it nice and get more workers downtown.