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Its looks like as of Nov. 6, from Maydays picture upthread there is.

Heres a nice little story about the Terminal Tower restoration project I came across. Not really anything new. I didnt want to post the whole thing, so included the link at the bottom. A tall order: Louisville company restoring a Cleveland landmark Sunday, November 2, 2008 By JENNIFER MASTROIANNI CLEVELAND With 25 years in the building restoration business, Steve Coon's vast portfolio includes numerous pet projects. Jobs both big and small, not only in Stark County but across the country... http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?Category=8&ID=439000

"Restaurants - although DC isn't a good restaurant city IMHO" Yeah restaurants blow here, although they are finally coming around and options are increasing. I think finally out-of-town restaurateurs must have realized what a gold mine DC could be (with all of its income) and how lacking it is (lack of options, missed trends and general low standards) With the condo building rush and mass gentrification over the last 3 years it really opened the door and brought in new things that they hadn't seen here. Things such as loungy places, martini bars and (just recently) a boom of wine bars. I finally just started seeing the comfort food concept about 4 yrs ago, and went to a new place this past Saturday night, that seemed to be doing a booming business that serves Belgium beer and "chicken and waffles". A girl next to me was saying what an amazing concept it was.... and I could only laugh and say "youve got to be kidding me" try about 12 - 15 yrs ago in Cleveland. Oh and you will find tons of Ethiopian restaurants here (DC has the largest populustion of Ethiopians in the US) Ill pass. Anyway, people that know Im from Cleveland here, usually make me bring back a whole list of things from Cleveland that you cant find here.

http://www.examiner.com/a-1482602~D_C__population_continues_to_grow__census_data_show.html D.C. population continues to grow, census data show Michael Neibauer, The Examiner 2008-07-11 D.C.’s population in 2007 edged up by another 2,500 residents, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures released Thursday, continuing a growth trend that followed a five-decade-long collapse. The city’s population as of July 1, 2007, was 582,049, the Census Bureau reported, up from 579,621 in 2006 and 577,467 in 2005. The District is the nation’s 27th-largest urban jurisdiction. The number of residents in the nation’s capital steadily declined after the 1950 Census, when the population peaked at more than 800,000. The drop-off continued for the next 50 years, as D.C. fell from the ranks of the nation’s largest cities. But the trend turned around toward the end of former Mayor Anthony Williams’ tenure, which he said was an endorsement of his aggressive housing and economic development policies. William Frey, a demographer at the Brookings Institution, said the trend for D.C. and elsewhere is that young people who move into cities are unable or reluctant to move to the suburbs due to the slumping economy and rise in gas prices. How long that will last, he said, is difficult to predict. “In a place like D.C. there is always in-migration to the city from other parts of the country, and young people attracted to city life,” Frey said in an e-mail. “Until recently there was a similar flow to the suburbs for more affordable housing, better schools or personal preference. The latter flow has become more costly so those earlier young in-migrants are now staying longer in the city.” The Washington metropolitan area has exploded from 4.7 million people in 2000 to 5.3 million in 2007. Paul DesJardin, director of community planning and services with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, said D.C.’s population rise is a “recognition that the entire region is an attractive place to live and work,” and specifically of the District’s policies of neighborhood reinvestment and revitalization. “We are a magnet for workers across a broad spectrum of skills, for families, for singles and even international migration,” DesJardin said

It would be hard for me to believe that DC is still losing population, (maybe in the worst of areas, since that segment has been pushed into PG county), but there has been a huge increase in the white (a huge influx into DC), well paid segment of the population in DC the past 10 years, which has really led to the widespread gentrification and significantly pushed up property values. Compared to other parts of the country DC is pretty recession proof. There has been quite a bit of diversification in the economy here, and in a typical year there is an increase of 60,000 jobs here. A new administration typically means a bunch of shifting around (thus the transient nature), and this time around Im sure it will allow for some housing bargains (if you want to call it that in a hyperinflated market) I personally wouldnt mind if DC stopped growing since they seem to suffer every kind of growing pain that for me affects the quality of life here. Keep in mind the Green line though. That touches on Shaw and the convention center areas.

Yet people here seem to think the Eastern Market is the greatest place...... :? If your not worried about safety and moreso resale value than you probably cant go wrong with being further east near Shaw, the convention center or the outskirts of Capital Hill. Since Washington is recession proof, and the city adds so many jobs each year, the waves of gentrification will only continue and property values *continue to Hyperinflate. *(there has been a huge leveling off/re-adjustment in property values this past year, which was only inevitable due to huge and unrealistic increases over the past 10 years)

MTS I think you would like Logan or Capital Hill best. They are both very architecturally significant. I think Capital Hill is the most “neighborhoody” feeling since its more established and there are more people that have put down roots there and actually know and talk to their neighbors and say hello (something not common in DC) Logan is more, newly gentried… and where many of the Dupont gays moved to when they cashed out there. Eastern Market is Capital Hill, but a good area of it. The area is fun, but the market itself is a dump (WSM puts it to shame, and makes you miss Cleveland (btw, good luck finding Eastern European (stuff you easily find in Cleveland) food here)) The area behind the convention center is basically Logan but where it becomes less safe, unless you mean the area along Mass where all the new condo buildings are (which you wouldn’t like). Sheridan Circle (which I know your familiar with) will be the safest area on your list (due to the security forces and secret service present in the neighborhood), but also the priciest (because of the area) and elaborate housing stock. There traditionally has been a safety line. When I moved here, I was told to stay west of 16th Street, so I basically live at 16th, the border of Mt. Pleasant and Columbia Hts. The line has moved considerably and much of Columbia Hts. is now desirable with lots of new stuff and some nice housing stock, but I wouldn’t say "its very safe" (I don’t think you could say that about anywhere in DC (although there isn’t currently a crime emergency, but there has been a rash of beatings and armed robberies from Columbia Hts to Adams Morgan) There is more activity than there used to be, so it doesnt feel as dangerous. There's also still quite a bit of Latin gang activity in Columbia Hts. So I think its touch and go east of 12th or so, and be careful around Shaw it also depends on the block there and can be quite rough. PM me if you need more or will be in town.

You guys are making me very homesick with all the talk of the GL Xmas brew (especially since I finished all my GL Octoberfest). Still cant find GL anywhere near here, so will be back soon to stock up. Also, I noticed at the little store on the corner, Crooked River Holiday Brew...? I first noticed it over the summer so it may be from years ago, since Im pretty sure they havent brewed it in some time (and that CR no longer exists) . A collectors item maybe...

Hey MTS try reading the post before you respond. "we don't need advice on where to live, necessarily, however my question is about the job market for me"

So didnt PNC specifically say they were using the TARP money for the aquisition of NCB? So is that just to say that Paulson and company were interpreting things however they wanted to.... with the obvious benifits.... Can things still pan out for NCB, or will they somehow justify their actions in this case?

Im so confused. There are alot of people saying alot of things. What about those that were saying it is intended for aquisitions? Is somebody finally stepping to say "these are the rules" since apparently there were none.?

shs96 I agree with what you are saying. But can you expand on the "political" end, and why you think that is.

I think there was a whole third floor added above what would have been an attic. That dormer is out of place, as is the mass behind it and doesnt look right above those small "attic" windows.

Granted, as well as 2.5 billion for Key, so looks like they are both safe for now!

From this weeks Scene. We know it will be soon (thanks to McCleve's peering), but what day! Terry Tarantino might open his new East Fourth Street restaurant, La Strada (2050 E. Fourth St., 216.861.3663), as early as this week. Tarantino, who also owns La Dolce Vita (12112 Mayfield Rd., 216.721.8155), said that he is shooting for a soft opening of lunches, now that inspections have been completed. "The food will be a combination of the five Mediterranean cuisines I love," says Tarantino. "Spanish, Moroccan, Turkish, Italian and Greek." A custom-built wood-burning grill will cook off items such as shish kebab, Moroccan chicken, lamb-and-beef skewers and cheese-stuffed artichokes. Architect Joe Hanna's goal was to design a space, according to Tarantino, "that gives the feeling of dining outside at dusk - with a Fellini touch."

Gosh DocBroc you have so much to learn! You need to check it out though, it incorporates the holiday parade, lighting ceremony, fireworks and entertainment throughout downtown (the arcade, tower city, e. 4th, public square etc.) as well as the Christmas story convention at the Renaissance. I'm usually in for it, and kindof made it a goofy tradition to go.

Even though the move to Florida only involved the top 5 executives at Agilysys, it was another example of a selfish president of a company "moving it" to where he wanted to be (undoubtedly so he could play golf year around). In the end Boca Raton is just no match for Cleveland.... Well ok Solon. "Retiring as president and CEO and stepping down as chairman and a director, effective immediately, is 62-year-old Arthur Rhein." It was Mr. Rhein who in early 2006 deemed that the company’s top executives should relocate to Boca Raton, where he had bought property the previous year. that was from the Crains article: http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20081022/FREE/810229961/1022

Exactly, they were used as examples of stronger/larger regional banks that may be considered acquirers. I'm not sure if these statements would allow for National City to qualify for any help: Two senior officials said the selection criteria would include banks that need more capital to finance acquisitions. “Treasury doesn’t want to prop up weak banks,” said an official who spoke on condition of anonymity, because of the sensitivity of the matter. “One purpose of this plan is to drive consolidation.”

Mayday I had found this site listing different places in NEOhio (county by county) for pumpkins. Some are pick your own and have websites. Good luck, and dont forget the to post pictures as in years past! woops here is the site: http://www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org/OHpcleveland.php

I actually probably confused matters when I posted the list of buildings recieving state tax credits further up, thinking that the news yesterday, was referencing this, then realized that yesterdays was about recommending for the federal credits. (note the edit part) It looks like it is not receiving the state credits, if it even qualified. Thanks for that run down blinker. It looks like 668 was very lucky to get approved for that amount beofre the limits were capped at 5 million.

I was joking... I was trying to show my (apparently) newly outed gay colors, even if however tastless.

Could Joe the Plumber and Joe six pack be the same person??? :-D

I can see it now, with the Terminal Towers new high-tech lighting abilities, bathed in rainbow colors, alternating in disco fashion... :laugh:

I didnt see the Breuer Tower on the list of tax credits released today, nice list otherwise.: Northeast Ohio wins $37 million in state tax credits; most not available until mid-2010 By mjarboe October 16, 2008, 1:00PM Updated 6:45 p.m. * Allerton Apartments, 1802 E. 13th Street in Cleveland: $2.2 million * Amasa Stone Home for the Aged, 975 East Blvd. in Cleveland: $1.1 million * Central National Bank/United Office Building, 2012 W. 25th Street in Cleveland: $1.8 million * Tudor Arms, 1066 Carnegie Ave. in Cleveland: $4.4 million * East Ohio Gas Co. building, 1403 and 1305 E. Sixth Street in Cleveland: $5 million * F.W. Woolworth Building, 1317 Euclid Ave. in Cleveland: $1.1 million * Heyse Apartments, 1702 W. 28th Street in Cleveland: $847,000 * Kresge Building, 406 Euclid Ave. in Cleveland: $474,000 * Liberty Building, 2010 Euclid Ave. in Cleveland: $400,000 * McCory Building, 422-424 Euclid Ave. in Cleveland: $646,000 * Petrie Plus Building, 416 Euclid Ave. in Cleveland: $258,000 * St. Luke's Hospital, 11311 Shaker Blvd. in Cleveland: $5 million * Terminal Tower, 50 Public Square in Cleveland: $5 million * YMCA, 3200 Franklin Blvd. in Cleveland: $775,000 http://blog.cleveland.com/business/2008/10/northeast_ohio_wins_43_million.html edit: looking back it says it was recommended for the federal tax credits, did they not qualify for the state?

There seems to be alot of shifting around with the numbers...? From Crains: DFAS center to add hundreds of jobs by 2011 By JAY MILLER 12:28 pm, October 16, 2008 DFAS is the gift that keeps on giving for Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Civic leaders today unwrapped the latest decision by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service to grow the federal agency’s staff here from about 1,600 today to more than 2,000 by 2011 — or as the celebrants put it, “2,011 in 2011.” ... http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20081016/FREE/810169966