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Great shots. I love Symon's shirt!!

I received this email today from Heritage Ohio: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Historic Tax Credits amendments passed in Ohio's Budget Bill! We are thrilled to announce that this morning two amendments passed in the budget bill signed by Governor Ted Strickland ensuring that Ohio's historic preservation tax credit program will continue to work for Ohio citizens. Introduced by Senator Kirk Schuring (Canton) two sets of statutory amendments will serve as a national model for spurring HTC-related development: - Special allocation of tax credits - Ohio HTC loan guarantee program Ohio's Historic Tax Credit programs create interesting places to work, live and play for the creative class and all Ohioans: - Approved HTC projects represent over $1 billion in construction costs, generating hundreds of millions in increased State and local taxes. - Tax credits are not issued until after project completion, but significant tax revenues are generated as soon as construction begins. - For each $1.00 of Ohio HTC, $5.44 of private funding and federal tax credits are expected to be leveraged. (ODOD's Ohio HTC Program 2008 Annual Report) Heritage Ohio salutes our board members, our volunteers, Senator Kirk Schuring and Governor Strickland for their dedication to Ohio's cultural heritage and economic well-being!

Obama at the CC: President Obama to visit Cleveland Clinic on Thursday as part of health-care reform push by Mark Naymik Monday July 20, 2009, 9:17 AM President Barack Obama is expected to visit the Cleveland Clinic Thursday as part of his campaign to promote health-care reform. More at: http://www.cleveland.com/naymik/index.ssf/2009/07/president_obama_to_visit_cleve.html

Whoa, I thought you said "I can make." read too fast

As much as I think Shaq can take care of himself, I do think that all celebrities should have body guards. But also...http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Dana-White-Shaq-wants-to-fight-Brock-Lesnar-?urn=nba,176709

AMAZING! I love the focus on Cleveland's bridges over the Cuyahoga, that oftentimes are very uncelebrated.

August 6th is good. Also, if we do it on E.4th again, Sparx in the City will be going on, which could make things more crowded...which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

NASA Glenn visitors center will close; exhibits offered to Great Lakes Science Center Thursday, July 16, 2009 Tom Breckenridge Plain Dealer Reporter The NASA Glenn Visitors Center will close and its exhibits have been offered to the Great Lakes Science Center, NASA Glenn's director says. A tightening budget and the need to lift NASA Glenn's profile are reasons the 6,000-square-foot center must shut its doors, said Woodrow Whitlow, director of the NASA Glenn Research Center in Brook Park. More info at Cleveland.com: http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/cuyahoga/1247733104222090.xml&coll=2

More on Shaq: Cleveland Cavaliers' Shaquille O'Neal merchandise selling out in Cleveland Thursday, July 16, 2009 Britt Braudo Plain Dealer Reporter It's only been three weeks since Shaquille O'Neal officially joined the Cavaliers, but No. 33 merchandise is already flying off the shelves. More at Cleveland.com: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/sports/1247733228222090.xml&coll=2

I'm going to echo was was mentioned above: Downtown Little Italy Coventry and also Shaker Square

vpoole, Welcome to UO! So you know, we already have a Downtown Cleveland Aquarium thread. http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,15791.120.html I'm sure the Mods will move your post over.

Fan frenzy: Season-ticket sales soaring for Cleveland Cavaliers by Brian Windhorst/Plain Dealer Reporter Wednesday July 15, 2009, 10:08 PM LAS VEGAS -- LeBron James has been selling out The Q since he was in high school, but the Shaquille O'Neal effect appears as if it may press interest in the Cavaliers to an all-time high. In perhaps the toughest economy in the NBA's history, the Cavs are showing a surge in season-ticket sales and experiencing a jump in ticket revenue. In an internal league memo prepared for this week's NBA Board of Governors meeting in Las Vegas obtained by the Plain Dealer, the Cavs rank first in several season-ticket sales categories. More info at: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2009/07/fan_frenzy_seasonticket_sales.html

Early Aug is the only way I can make it. Do you think we could get drinks on Greenhouse Tavern's rooftop? Any takers? Either Aug 5 or 6 should work for me.

From the link: "East Side Streetscape -v- West Side Streetscape….let the debate begin." Nice. haha

Thats a great suggestion, since lighting can really make a sense of place.

I think CMA, Greenhouse Tavern, and Crop are all good choices. Since you're also an UO member, I'd also check out the new construction at CSU and University Circle (new cancer center, townhomes) Just somethings random...they're showing the "Dark Knight" FREE downtown on W.9th July 23rd. http://www.cleveland.com/sparx/index2_tnl.ssf Concerts wise...Incubus and Sugar Ray are in town on July 29th: http://www.ticketsolutions.com/cleveland-concerts.asp Comedy Clubs: Lewis Black and Mo Collins will be a Pickwick: http://tickets2.ticketfusion.com/store/one/index.html?store_id=7673&page_type=sched and Mitch Fatel at the Cleveland Improv: http://www.clevelandimprov.com/calendar.aspx?comicid=39971ece-c8a0-4712-aa56-25914c010a45&d=7%2f23%2f2009+8%3a00%3a00+PM And Mary Poppins at Playhouse Square! http://www.playhousesquare.com/

I don't think West Park is bad at all for what their looking for--safe, single family home in the City of Cleveland. But all the areas mentioned above can also work for them as others have mentioned.

These are always fun...espically when they have the announcer there: Alta House to host Little Italy Bocce Cup Posted by Sun News July 14, 2009 16:46PM Alta House again will host this weekend's annual John Anthony Cipullo Little Italy Bocce Cup. Hours of competition are 6-11 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. All proceeds go to Alta House, a nonprofit organization that provides social, recreational and human services to the Little Italy and greater Cleveland communities. More at cleveland.com http://blog.cleveland.com/chagrinheraldsun/2009/07/alta_house_to_host_little_ital.html

Cleveland rock and dance clubs are serving brunch: After Dark by John Petkovic / Plain Dealer Reporter Wednesday July 15, 2009, 10:10 AM On July 12, the Food Network stopped by the Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, to tape an episode of "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives." The place was so packed that owner Mark Leddy didn't get to eat. More from Cleveland.com http://www.cleveland.com/goingout/index.ssf/2009/07/cleveland_rock_and_dance_club.html

Cleveland-bred hip-hop sensation Kid Cudi returns to his hometown July 17 for a sold-out House of Blues show by John Soeder / Plain Dealer Pop Music Critic Wednesday July 15, 2009, 10:21 AM LOCAL KID MAKES GOOD: "When you're a new artist, the most important thing is finding your sound," says Kid Cudi, seen here performing last week in Switzerland. Co-headlining: Asher Roth. When: 9 p.m. Friday, July 17. Where: House of Blues, East Fourth Street and Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. Tickets: Sold out. Rising hip-hop star Kid Cudi -- alias Scott Mescudi -- was born in Cleveland and raised in Shaker Heights and Solon. His debut album, "Man on the Moon: The End of Day" comes out Tuesday, Aug. 25, on the heels of the Top 5 hit "Day 'n' Nite." Cudi, 25, gave us a call from New York City, where he now resides. Q: How often do you get back to Cleveland? A: Not as often as I'd like. I try to get out there at least two or three times a year, at least for the holidays. Interview continued at Cleveland.com: http://www.cleveland.com/music/index.ssf/2009/07/clevelandbred_hiphop_sensation.html

More info from the PD: Mayor Frank Jackson to tour Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia by Tom Breckenridge/Plain Dealer Reporter Tuesday July 14, 2009, 5:17 PM CLEVELAND -- Mayor Frank Jackson will get a firsthand look at business prospects for Cleveland during a tour Wednesday of a Canadian port. Jackson will lead a 13-person delegation of port, civic and union leaders to the Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia. More at http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2009/07/mayor_frank_jackson_to_tour_po.html

Yes, but I wasn't being serious--just a low jab at the Cleveland-Pittsburgh rivalry (well the one used to be nowadays). For business reasons, they obviously have too much to lose for any sort of negative perception, especially taking over a 100+ year Cleveland institution. I found it comical that they were not present, especially the new ownership stemming from Pittsburgh and a recent take over. BUT--All in all, good PR for Major Jackson and the city...and the appearence (if not reality) that progress is being made. I approve thus far.

Balls to the wall: http://www.newsnet5.com/news/20052491/detail.html Cleveland Mayor Heading To Nova Scotia POSTED: 3:33 pm EDT July 14, 2009 UPDATED: 4:17 pm EDT July 14, 2009 CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson will travel to Halifax, Nova Scotia Tuesday to discuss a possible collaboration. Jackson will lead a delegation there to discuss collaboration between the Cleveland Port Authority and the Port of Halifax. The mayor said Cleveland has an important advantage being on Lake Erie, and that is key to economic development opportunities in the global marketplace.

jpop, thanks for posting. VERY positive article. A representative from PNC Financial Services Group, the owner of National City Corp., was invited but could not attend, a spokesman said. Did we really think Pittsburgh would invest in Cleveland :roll:

University Circle assaults are target of marchers Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Trevor Hunnicutt Plain Dealer Reporter More than 50 people marched around the Wade Park Lagoon in Cleveland on Monday in a stand against the violence that has recently jarred the community. More at Cleveland.com http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/cuyahoga/124756030294640.xml&coll=2