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I thought it was going to be an expansion, not "replacement?" Pierre's Begins Work on New Ice Cream Factory in Cleveland By Leader Staff. Published on 09/13/2010 - 2:27pm This week, Pierre's Ice Cream begins construction on a new production facility that will be adjacent to the company's office and distribution center in Cleveland's Midtown district on Euclid Ave. The 35,000 square-foot facility will replace the Ohio-based company's ice cream plant near E. 65th Street and Carnegie Ave., and is scheduled for completion in Spring 2011. http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/14660

This quite isn't Cleveland on TV, but it's pretty close: Food Network to hold Ohio auditions for chefs Dayton Business Journal The Food Network is casting for the 2011 season of “The Next Food Network Star,” and auditions will be held in Ohio. Chefs and home cooks from the Buckeye State will get their chance to break into show business when the reality competition holds open-call auditions Sept. 20 in Cleveland. “The Next Food Network Star” pits 10 hopeful TV chefs against each other, competing for the dream job of hosting a Food Network show. Season six of Food Network’s highest-rated reality competition is currently underway and airs Sundays at 9 p.m.. The Cleveland open call will be at the Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade, 420 Superior Ave. East, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 20. http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/stories/2010/09/13/daily5.html

Some more indepth info on the International School: http://www.csucauldron.com/cleveland-state-opens-k-12-school-1.1595381 Benefits for Cleveland State permeate the entire university. Almost every college or school has already sought collaboration with the International School. While many are in the formative stages, or more likely to become fruitful when the school expands in the future, some are already making an impact. While the school did not hold to specific quotas this year because of a late start, the long-term goal is to have 25 to 35 percent of enrollment come from Cleveland State parents (faculty, staff or students) and have certain percentages established for Cleveland proper.

Holy un-frikin-believable Batman! Guys this is completely incredible. Art like this does wonders for Downtown. I LOVE the embracing of Cleveland's Comic book past.

Wait, isn't Rivergate taking up a decent portion of Scanton Penisula in the near future?

There are still some remnants of Italian culture remaining in Collinwood. The most visible are on Ivanhoe Rd. Last weekend, my brother and I stopped at Messina Bakery and Mirabile's Italian Restaurant and Lounge. EDIT: Another hidden gem is Baker Candies on 16131 Holmes Avenue in Collinwood. The best "whips" in the city! Also the same street as the Slovenian Home.

Hopefully we can see a rise in conferences like this...meaning Healthcare: Conference on human research trials to be held in Cleveland Published: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 9:00 AM Evelyn Theiss, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio — Human research trials can be a sensitive subject, but it's often how medical progress is made -- and sometimes the only way for patients to avail themselves of cutting-edge treatments. A daylong conference on the topic will draw 400 medical professionals to Cleveland on Thursday to discuss the finer points of working in the human-subject research arena. Cleveland's wealth of large healthcare institutions means that at any given time hundreds of medical research trials involving human subjects are being done here, says Philip Cola, vice president of research and technology at University Hospitals-Case Medical Center. http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2010/09/conference_on_human_research_t.html

^Close. A!! http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/cleveland_metro/design-picked-for-new-innerbelt-bridge

Cleveland: Winning design for Innerbelt Bridge set to be unveiled ODOT developed a 105-point scoring system for the three designs and took input from residents through Aug. 15th. The final scores have now been tabulated, but ODOT won't be opening those envelopes until shortly before Thursday's scheduled later afternoon media briefing, according to Jocelyn Clemings, spokeswoman. http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/news_article.aspx?storyid=147641&catid=3

It looks like this will be a very sustainable gift, and outside the region too! $10 million gift creates leadership academy at Cleveland Clinic Published: Wednesday, September 08, 2010, 10:59 PM Angela Townsend, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Clinic, which already has a strong reputation for grooming leaders from within, will soon provide training to would-be executives from outside the organization. The Clinic on Wednesday announced a $10 million gift that will establish the Samson Global Leadership Academy for Health Care Executives. The new academy will offer intense two-week leadership training sessions beginning in late 2011. It is named after South African steel executive Eric Samson and his wife, Sheila. Eric Samson came to the Clinic 10 years ago for heart surgery -- performed by Clinic President and Chief Executive Delos "Toby" Cosgrove. http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/09/10_million_gift_creates_leader.html

Cleveland Central Catholic basketball standout Anton Grady commits to Cleveland State Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer, September 09, 2010 11:33 a.m. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland Central Catholic forward Anton Grady has made an oral commitment to Cleveland State. The 6-foot-8 senior is considered one of the top players in Ohio by several recruiting services, and he had offers from Dayton, Xavier, Cincinnati and several Mid-American Conference schools. "We sat down with Anton a few days ago, and we decided he wanted to stay home," said Javier Smith, the athletic director at Cleveland Central Catholic. "The key is [Cleveland State coach] Gary Waters. Anton's nephew is [Central Catholic product] Earl Boykins, who played for Waters at Eastern Michigan. He really thought Waters is the right coach for Anton." http://highschoolsports.cleveland.com/news/article/-8363422740711366275/cleveland-central-catholic-basketball-standout-anton-grady-commits-to-cleveland-state/

Alumnus DiSanto talks about the upcoming CWRU Field House, the new Dorms (built 2005), Improved Alumni involvement, and the highly improved sports program:

Great idea jborger! I've updated some Cleveland pages in the past, including the Soldier and Sailors Monument and University Circle. Maybe some of our great photographers can provide some more pictures as well? Ex: Theater District, Cleveland State, Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Gateway Stadiums

Wind Turbine Scheduled to Power Up This Fall September 08, 2010 Case Western Reserve is a leader in wind power. Case Western Reserve University continues to make progress toward a multimillion-dollar wind energy research center. The first wind turbine, scheduled to be operational sometime during fall semester, will be near Veale Athletic Center and 121 Fitness Center. “Once it’s up and running, the university is going to provide energy directly into Veale Center,” said Nick Christie, project manager. The wind turbine will provide about 18.5 percent of the electricity on an annual basis. Last year, the Ohio Third Frontier Commission Wright Projects Program awarded a $3 million grant to the Case School of Engineering and the university’s Great Lakes Energy Institute. The funds, combined with contributions from Case Western Reserve and its industry partners, will comprise support for an overall $6 million Ohio Wind Energy Research and Commercialization Center (WERC) dedicated to wind turbine innovation and education. http://blog.case.edu/case-news/2010/09/08/wind_turbine_scheduled_to_power_up_this_fall

Check it out, Chef Boyardee's first restaurant when he moved to Cleveland was at the present day "trench" on E.9th and Woodland. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chef_Boyardee Also, majority of Big Italy was on lower Woodland and Orange Avenue. http://ech.cwru.edu/ech-cgi/article.pl?id=I7 Looks like I-77 took out most of Big Italy.

MMPI president Kennedy still behind Cleveland med mart and convention center By JAY MILLER 10:44 am, September 8, 2010 While whom he reports to may change, MMPI Inc. president Christopher Kennedy says he's still strong on Cleveland and the planned convention center and medical merchandise mart his firm is working on developing in the city's downtown. “In Cleveland, our commitment to the success of the Cleveland Medical Mart and Convention Center continues only to grow stronger,” Mr. Kennedy said in a statement e-mailed to Crain's Cleveland Business. “Tenants love it, show organizers are enthusiastic, community support is outstanding and every day strengthens our belief in the success of the project.” A report in the current issue of Crain's Chicago Business said Vornado Realty Trust, MMPI's New York-based parent, has put the showroom real estate operator on the market. In an update, Crain's Chicago yesterday reported that Vornado this summer had an offer of $1.25 billion for most of MMPI's assets. However, that offer, from Cohen Bros. Realty Corp., a New York firm that operates four home design centers, was not completed for undisclosed reasons. A groundbreaking for the trade show complex on the mall is expected before the end of the year. http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20100908/FREE/100909888

Cool Blog: http://www.tinygreenbubble.com/eco/environmental/recycling/item/709-cleveland-rocks-more-plan-to-fine-non-recycling-residents

Cleveland State's 2010-11 men's basketball schedule features rivalry games Published: Wednesday, September 08, 2010, 12:56 PM Elton Alexander, The Plain Dealer Cleveland State announced its men's basketball schedule today, and it offers several plum contests for Vikings fans to savor, including games against 2010 Final Four teams in Butler and West Virginia. CSU is expected to be among one of several contenders for the Horizon League basketball throne. http://www.cleveland.com/marchmadness/index.ssf/2010/09/post_3.html

That Cliffs project is so cool. I would love to wake up to that view every morning.

^Thanks for the pick Cleve! HUGE improvement on Euclid Ave.

Anyone else hear about this? Synergy is suing the Federation of Gay Games and the City of Cleveland: http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2010/09/02/cleveland-synergy-sues-the-gay-games/

Vanessa Bayer, Cleveland Native, Joins SNL Cast http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2010/09/03/vanessa-bayer-cleveland-native-joins-snl-cast

Rock Hall lets Ohio Sen. George Voinovich know he rocks, renames atrium in his honor Published: Friday, September 03, 2010, 11:57 PM John Soeder, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio — George Voinovich's musical tastes run more toward polka, but that didn't stop the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum from renaming its atrium in honor of the Ohio senator. Voinovich was feted with a VIP reception Friday evening at the museum, followed by a Rock Hall Ball to celebrate the landmark institution's 15th anniversary. As mayor of Cleveland in the 1980s and governor of Ohio in the '90s, Voinovich was instrumental in getting the Rock Hall built here. Terry Stewart, president and chief executive of the hall, called Voinovich "a tenacious supporter of the museum." Sporting a Rock Hall T-shirt and denim jacket, Voinovich gave credit to his children -- George, Betsy and Peter -- for convincing him that the hall would make "a significant prize" for the city. http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/index.ssf/2010/09/rock_hall_lets_ohio_sen_george.html

Although it was a little chilly on Saturday, Downtown was bustling this weekend, with much thanks to the Airshow and Taste of Cleveland. It seemed like everyone I talked to was an out-of-towner who all had amazing things to say about their weekend. Here are a couple feel good articles: http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/news_article.aspx?storyid=147164&catid=3 http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/09/mondays_picture-perfect_weathe.html http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2010/09/07/news/nh2996883.txt

Another proposal: Local group raising funds to build Fisher House at Cleveland's University Circle for wounded veterans Published: Saturday, September 04, 2010, 8:00 AM James Ewinger, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Construction is probably a few years off, but a local group pledged Friday that the region will have a Fisher House -- lodging for the families of wounded warriors being treated at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The goal is a 20-suite home with a communal sitting and dining areas. A tentative site has already been identified at East 105th Street and Wade Park Avenue, adjacent to the VA hospital in University Circle. "A Fisher House in Cleveland has no opposition," said Tom Sweeney, a Vietnam veteran and former TV newsman here who chairs the local task force. The objective is to raise $3 million, he said. http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/09/a_foundation_of_support_for_wo.html