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OK, I've decided I'm buying tickets for a few games next week to support these young guys. The next home stand looks like: Apr 26-28 vs Kansas City Royals Apr 30-May 1 vs Detroit Tigers Now I just need to pick 2-3 games...

1) Here's a cool time lapse video of CWRU's first wind turbine. There are still plans to install two more (not sure of the timeline): 2) The Natural History Museum "Smart House" currently sitting on Wade Oval has finally topped off in height. It will be completed this summer and be ready for touring. 3) MOCA architects (and MOCA plaza architects??) have moved into the old Luchita's spot. They've moved in desks and MOCA renderings can be seen from the window. 4) Amish builders arrived last week and are finishing the the last remaining 27 Coltman townhomes...man, do they start early...like 6 am! 5) Great to hear about Hazel Dr! This will be a nice fill-in project for a somewhat forgotten section of University Circle. I'll keep people posted when I see dirt start to move.

An nice little article about the upcoming and anticapated vibe increase on lower Euclid Ave...warning: just ignore the comments so you don't have the urge to punch someone... For a Cleveland welcome, Euclid Avenue will become the place to go: Global Village Published: Sunday, April 17, 2011, 5:35 AM Updated: Sunday, April 17, 2011, 12:20 PM By Robert L. Smith, The Plain Dealer The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio -- When Positively Cleveland, the region's convention and visitors bureau, opens its new visitors center on Euclid Avenue at East Fourth Street this June, it will find intriguing company nearby. Across the street and a short walk up Euclid, the Cleveland International Welcome Center will beckon visitors into a storefront in the former BP building. Both information centers will cater to a class of tourist -- one on holiday, one mulling a life-changing move -- on a bustling block that figures to become the most welcoming in town. "It's a fantastic location for both of us," David Gilbert said. "It should allow tremendous synergy between our visitor center and the international welcome center." http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2011/04/a_bustling_stretch_of_euclid_a.html

Sizemore HR! 2 innings ago. FYI, he's on deck. EDIT: Double! He's 2-3 right now.

Game is live via ESPNCleveland.com http://www.espncleveland.com/

Check out the lines for the walk up crowds yesterday! People need to remember to buy tickets beforehand (like in the past) so they don't wait in line for two innings :-P http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/Cleveland-hopping-all-weekend

Interview with Dave Gilbert: http://www.cleveland.com/mycleveland/index.ssf/2011/04/dave_gilbert_brings_people_to.html

^And the NCAA Women's Gymanstics National Championships is drawing over 10,000 at the Wolstein Center starting today at 2 pm.

Looks like two more movies will be announced soon. Movie makers falling in love with Cleveland, more movies to be filmed here By: Paul Kiska CLEVELAND - Ohio tax credits have certainly put Cleveland on the map for making big budget blockbusters, but there's more to the story than that. Movie makers are falling in love with our city. It's gritty and pretty. Welcome to Hollywood on the north coast. You already know The Avengers movie will be made in Cleveland. Now, the head of the Greater Cleveland Film Commssion said to expect more good news in the days to come. Ivan Schwarz, Executive Director of the Greater Cleveland Film Commission, said he's close to lining up two more movies to be made in Cleveland. But can't announce the films until the deals are signed. http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/cleveland_metro/movie-makers-falling-in-love-with-cleveland-more-movies-to-be-filmed-here

Cleveland's new Inner Belt Bridge over the Flats kicks off Published: Saturday, April 16, 2011, 5:30 AM Updated: Saturday, April 16, 2011, 9:39 AM By Plain Dealer staff The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Work has begun on the first of two Inner Belt bridges. ODOT's plan calls for the new span to handle trac by late 2013 and be finished in 2014. http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2011/04/new_inner_belt_bridge_over_the.html

Let's go Monsters! http://www.cleveland.com/monsters/index.ssf/2011/04/lake_erie_monsters_confident_a.html Game 1 TODAY @ noon.

Needed momentum.

And our local team is the cinderella story and co-host, Kent State University: Kent State flying high into NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships in Cleveland Published: Friday, April 15, 2011, 1:13 AM Updated: Friday, April 15, 2011, 1:34 AM By Elton Alexander, The Plain Dealer The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio — Kent State women's gymnastics coach Brice Biggin has received a lot of glad hands and backslaps for leading the Golden Flashes into this weekend's 12-team NCAA Championships at the Wolstein Center. But none was as welcome as the one earlier this week from longtime KSU golf coach Herb Page. "Herb came up to me the other day and said, 'You're with the rest of us now,' " a beaming Biggin said. "Coming from Herb, who is the coach of coaches at Kent, that was special. That means a lot." Gymnastics joins other successful KSU programs like wrestling, field hockey, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's golf and baseball that have all advanced to NCAA Championships in recent years. Biggin spoke Thursday from the floor of the Wolstein Center, where he and his team are the clear underdog beside favorites Alabama, UCLA and Oklahoma. Opposing coaches searched him out to say congratulations and to wish him good luck, understanding it is no small feat for a program like Kent to stand with the sport's elite. http://www.cleveland.com/sports/college/index.ssf/2011/04/kent_state_flying_high_into_nc.html

There's been very little chatter on this...annnnnd I'm guessing not too many of us are major gymnastics fans...but this is still a major event, bringing in people from all parts of the country. Press is happening in newspapers all over as well as national coverage. Hopefully, this event is well attended and puts Cleveland in the positive spotlight. Here's some local press so far: Coaches thrilled to bring competition to Cleveland: NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships Insider Published: Friday, April 15, 2011, 1:26 AM Updated: Friday, April 15, 2011, 1:34 AM By Elton Alexander, The Plain Dealer The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland is a rare "neutral" site for the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships. The event is usually hosted on the campus of one of sport's power teams. So all are anxious to see how Cleveland, Kent State and Cleveland State do as hosts of the event away from the Southeastern Conference, Big 12 or Pac-10 arena traditionally aligned with the event. "I think it's a positive thing for our sport," Oregon State coach Tonya Chaplin said. "Whenever we are able to go into a [new] area, bringing NCAA gymnastics to a community that may not have it close, it is always exciting because it brings more interest and hopefully gets someone new hooked on our sport. "Hopefully that will even help Kent State get more people in the future go watch the competitions there. It's really, really exciting to see Kent State here. I think that is so good for our sport. It makes it more challenging for the rest of us, but it is healthy for the sport." Cleveland State received kudos for its Wolstein Arena setup for the event from Georgia coach Jay Clark. "The arena is fantastic," he said. "It is the right size for this event. It appears to be something that will feel full, based upon what we know about ticket sales. I haven't been to Cleveland but one other time, and not knowing what to expect, I've been pleasantly surprised." http://www.cleveland.com/sports/college/index.ssf/2011/04/coaches_thrilled_to_bring_comp.html

Constantino's E12 street inside Reserve Square New food and beverage in Collegetown Dave's in Ohio City Dave's in Asiatown I wish locals knew more about their city when out-of-towners ask.... :oops:

OMG...who told them there were no grocery stores Downtown?? http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700127281/Overachieving-Utah-Utes-gymnasts-ready-for-NCAA-Championships.html

Lol... Nice

A little shoutout from the NCAA for this weekends National Championships. http://www.ncaa.com/championships/gymnastics-women/d1 just don't cringe when you click on the restaurants link...!

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority outlines basics of new strategic plan By JAY MILLER 2:53 pm, April 14, 2011 The Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority is planning for wind turbine shipping and assembly in its future, even as it sketches container shipping and cross-lake ferry traffic into its master plan. At a meeting of its maritime committee this morning, the Port Authority board heard a preview from staff of a new strategic business plan that is expected to be completed in the next 60 days. The plan focuses on the Port Authority's cargo-handling business and its most optimistic growth scenario anticipates total cargo tonnage growing from 450,000 tons a year at present to 2.5 million tons in 2030. http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20110414/FREE/110419918#

First international ship of the season arrives at Port of Cleveland Ceremony welcomes Polish ship carrying steel from the Netherlands (Cleveland)--A sure sign of spring in Cleveland as the first international ship of the season arrived at the Port of Cleveland Wednesday. The bulk carrier Isolda, which loaded in the Netherlands, delivered 10,000 tons of steel coils to Cleveland. The Port Authority's president and CEO Will Friedman and port stakeholders welcomed the captain and crew of the Isolda, which is a Polish-owened ship. Friedman says the Isolda's arrival symbolizes not only a new year of maritime activity, but also a re-energized Port of Cleveland. Friedman says, "We expect to see more ships and cargto at the port this year, bringing economic benefits that ripple through the Northeast Ohio economy." This year, the port plans to install a $4 million rail line to improve ship-to-rail and rail-to-ship cargo loading. The captain and crew of the Isolda received tickets to the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and assorted apparel from Cleveland's professional sports teams. http://www.wtam.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsarticle.html?feed=122520&article=8432154

!!! University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center opens for tours this weekend Published: Thursday, April 14, 2011, 5:30 AM Updated: Thursday, April 14, 2011, 10:07 AM By Plain Dealer staff The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio — The public will be able to get a peek inside the University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The Center won't open officially until early June, but some radiation oncology patients will be treated in the new hospital starting later this month. The 120-bed center -- with capacity for 30 more -- will be 10 stories. The $260 million project at UH's main campus on Euclid Avenue covers 375,000 square feet, tripling the space for cancer services currently at UH. Nine levels (including the lower level) will be dedicated to patient care. http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2011/04/university_hospitals_seidman_c.html

^ Awesome and welcome! :clap: This probably should be moved to the "E.4th thread" "Filling in Euclid Ave thread" or even "Cleveland Restaurant thread"...... I know, we have too many threads....

I know of at least three households of Albanians at E.55th and St Clair. All homeowners (they bought the houses with straight cash working side jobs btw...).

Cleveland: The Anti-Food Truck City Posted by Vince Grzegorek on Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 10:49 AM But how hard could it be, right? Get a truck, get a permit, get inspected, pick a spot, serve food. Yeah, not so fast my friend. http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2011/04/14/cleveland-the-anti-food-truck-city

Corbo Family and Terry Tarantino...both unwilling to compromise on price... Plus the Corbo's own that parking lot someone mentioned earlier...so bacially, expect nothing to be built on it anytime soon.