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Playoff opponent selected...it will be Trine University from Indiana heading to Cleveland this Saturday: http://www.cleveland.com/sports/college/index.ssf/2009/11/mount_union_case_western_learn.html

CWRU Football went a perfect 10-0 this year: http://www.cleveland.com/sports/college/index.ssf/2009/11/case_western_reserve_completes.html

wow....simply amazing

If anyone is interested in drinking at the Euclid Tavern on Sunday and supporting Case: WATCH PARTY … The football team will be at the Euclid Tavern, located behind the south end zone in between 115th and 118th street on Euclid Avenue, Sunday to watch the 2009 NCAA Division III Football Playoff Selection Show on ESPNews. The Euclid Tavern will open at 2:00 p.m. that day with the postseason selections beginning at 3:00 p.m. There will be food specials for family and friends. http://www.case.edu/athletics/varsity/news.htm#s1_page2

CWRU plays their final regular season game on Saturday against Wash U (St. Louis). They're currently 9-0 and going for their 3rd stright 10-0 season. There are some good articles on the Case Website: CWRU Senior Dan Whalen reflecting on the end of his football career: http://blog.case.edu/varsity/2009/11/12/last_dance_a_hard_one_to_swallow#comments

Wish I could be there! Still outta country for a while... Maybe springtime I can make one again.

Combine it with the 3-C Train Station and I'm so sold. Let's not be afraid to think outside the box on this dilemma. What an amazing turn of events of that could happen...

First of all, amazing KJP. No other way to describe it. That would "complete" so many aspects of carfree navigation and is perfect for the size of Cleveland. Can we call it the "KJP Loop/Line?" Also, I'd bet construction would spring up at the bend of E.17 if this were to go in:

Cleveland City Planning Commission praises Miguel Rosales bridge design for North Coast Harbor By Steven Litt, The Plain Dealer November 07, 2009, 7:00AM The Cleveland City Planning Commission considered proposals for two bridges on Friday, heaping praise on one and expressing frustration with the other. Commission members approved with commendation a preferred concept for an innovative, $5 million pedestrian bridge at North Coast Harbor, designed by nationally recognized architect Miguel Rosales of Boston. MORE AT http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2009/11/cleveland_city_planning_commis.html

And I bet the 2013 Senior Games will bring plenty of gamblers too! :)

wow...what a deal!! La Dolce Vita building in Little Italy sold at court-ordered auction By Michelle Jarboe, The Plain Dealer November 02, 2009, 5:44PM CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A high-profile building in Cleveland's Little Italy neighborhood sold at a court-ordered auction Monday, ending a foreclosure process that began in early 2005. Lender JDI Murray Hill LLC entered the only bid -- $333,334 -- for the three-story building that houses La Dolce Vita bistro. MORE AT CLEVELAND.COM http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2009/11/la_dolce_vita_building_in_litt.html

Strickland announces $1 million for Cleveland investments "We are making strategic investments in Ohio communities and businesses to retain jobs and to advance urban redevelopment efforts," Strickland said. Flats East Development LLC will receive a $1 million Rapid Outreach Grant for the costs associated with building construction in support of the company's redevelopment project in the City of Cleveland (Cuyahoga County). MORE AT http://www.wkyc.com/news/state/ohio/news_article.aspx?storyid=124607&catid=23

Interesting bit of news...not sure what I think of it: Casino backers: locals will get 90 percent of casino jobs By William Hershey | Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 02:56 PM Backers of the proposed constitutional amendment to allow casinos in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Toledo on Tuesday, Oct. 27, pledged that 90 percent of all jobs in the casinos would go to residents of the four host cities and the surrounding metropolitan areas. That would amount to about 6,750 jobs, according to Bob Tenenbaum, spokesman for the pro-casino Ohio Jobs and Growth Committee. MORE FROM DAYTON: http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/ohiopolitics/entries/2009/10/27/casino_backers_pledge_local_re.html

Can't wait till tonight's game...Fingers crossed on a Cleveland win...haven't seen that in a while!!

Welcome jsteele!

From the PD: Cleveland's Iron Chef Michael Symon unveils two new restaurants at The Q By John Petkovic October 19, 2009, 12:59PM The superstars won't all be on the court this season at The Q. Chef Michael Symon, who already has a title under his belt, is the latest addition to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tuesday, the Iron Chef champion unveiled two restaurants at The Q that will be open before and during events at the arena. MORE AT CLEVELAND.COM: http://www.cleveland.com/goingout/index.ssf/2009/10/clevelands_iron_chef_michael_s.html

Nothing too exciting here...other than I wonder where the new pedestrian bridge will go: http://www.universitycircle.org/userfiles/file/Design%20District%20Agendas/Agenda%20-%20Euclid%20Corridor%20-%20101509(1).pdf

I was at the aiport yesterday as well...the changes are very welcome...and panini's was packed!

Stunning pics...Lower Prospect needs to have some sort of major investment in the next decade!! Soo much potential ..not the mentoin the proximity to Cleveland State as mentioned above. Let's knock over everthing built after 1940 and start filling in the gaps from there! :)

Just a quick blip here: Tom Hanks drops Cleveland and Great Lakes names during Letterman appearance http://www.cleveland.com/tv/index.ssf/2009/10/tom_hanks_drops_cleveland_and.html

Little Italy has both! :)

Not sure how big this is going to be, but still interesting. Still can't find the Cleveland Conventions thread...guess it is still being cleaned: Conference on Iran threat set for Cleveland OH An international conference will be held in Cleveland, Nov. 8-19, and sponsored by Scholars for Peace in the Middle East. Topic: Iran http://www.energypublisher.com/article.asp?id=20744

Tonight premiers the first of the Cleveland footage for Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on Food network at 10 pm http://www.foodnetwork.com/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/barbequed-baked-and-brined/index.html

Check it out...on display in Little Italy: Cleveland comics legend Harvey Pekar toasted with 70th birthday `Harvey Heads' collection The Pekar Project had it’s real-world unveiling with a party Oct. 2 at The Pennello Gallery, 12407 Mayfield Rd., in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood. The gallery is displaying original art from the webcomics series in a new exhibition, “The Pekar Project Live: From Web to Walls.” You can see photos, video and a report of the opening night party on the alternative-comics Web site: http://thedailycrosshatch.com/2009/10/05/from-the-streets-of-cleveland-a-weekend-with-harvey-pekar/ MORE AT CLEVELAND.COM http://www.cleveland.com/people/index.ssf/2009/10/post_1.html

Nice little piece from Channel 3: http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/news_article.aspx?storyid=123109&catid=3 Cleveland: Local chefs getting national press Michael O'Mara Updated: 10/9/2009 5:41:22 AM Posted: 10/8/2009 11:32:46 PM Read Comments (5)Recommend (1)Print Article Email Article Larger Smaller CLEVELAND -- From the New York Times and the Chicago Tribune to Esquire Magazine, Cleveland-area chefs are getting high praise and attention. Many food critics believe that when Tremont's own Michael Symon became an international celebrity as the "Iron Chef," his fame helped pump up the food scene for all of Cleveland. Many talented local chefs decided to move home and open their own restaurants. Today, from Tremont to East 4th Street and across town to Shaker Square and Little Italy, there are major pockets of culinary excellence all across the city.