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The whole "good-guy loitering" is a pretty neat idea. Not to mention, it helps build neighborhood unity. Great Story!

Cleveland neighborhood entrepreneurs feed informal economy by Olivera Perkins/Plain Dealer Reporter Saturday April 25, 2009, 3:31 PM CLEVELAND -- When Zainab Rahman needed money, she turned her front porch into a take-out restaurant. As soon as she fired up the deep fryer, lines began forming for catfish and tilapia dinners. Rahman's Polish Boy sandwich specials made her improvised restaurant a required stop on the walk home from school. The jumbo croissants she sold for less than $4 a dozen made her popular among bargain hunters in Cleveland's Glenville neighborhood. More at http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2009/04/cleveland_neighborhood_entrepr.html

^^ great find! Man I was hoping for some sort of grocery store instead of another restaurant (Was a restaurant already mentioned on here before?). Two-story fitness center is a huge plus!

Just a nice article defending the city of Cleveland this morning. I can't post the original Blog due to Gov't blocks: http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/9824 Response to "Cleveland: What's Wrong?" Submitted by Julie on April 27, 2009 - 9:59am. Cleveland/Cuyahoga County Local News News Opinion Society US News Have you ever heard the saying "It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt"? Apparently Aaron Renn, the author of a blog post entitled "Cleveland: What's Wrong?" hasn't. What struck me most about this post, which is mainly a commentary on the ruinous state of affairs in Cleveland and the city's decline, is the author's admission that he has never even been to Cleveland. Right then, he loses any shot at credibility he had going for him. ...

After searching and searching, it appears we do not have a city discussion thread on Cleveland State (well besides sports and construction), so here it is. I'll start it off with the announcement of the new president :-D ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cleveland State taps Florida International provost as president By SHANNON MORTLAND 4:30 am, April 27, 2009 Cleveland State University has named Ronald Berkman to replace Michael Schwartz as the public university’s next president. Dr. Schwartz will retire from the post June 30. Dr. Berkman currently is provost, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Florida International University. After receiving his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1976, he has spent his career in various capacities at universities across the country and in Puerto Rico. More from Crains: http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20090427/FREE/904249954 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From the PD: New Cleveland State University president's base pay: $400,000 Monday, April 27, 2009 Janet Okoben Plain Dealer Reporter The $400,000 base salary promised to Cleveland State University's new president is far more than the current CSU president and more than what all but two Ohio public university presidents earn. Ronald Berkman, who was of- ficially hired by the CSU board of trustees on Sunday night, will come in with a base salary higher than his counterparts at the University of Akron, University of Toledo, Kent State, Ohio and Miami universities. Those salaries range from $332,000 to $392,000. More at Cleveland.com http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/cuyahoga/1240821168296700.xml&coll=2

Biomedical industry in Cleveland area growing, Team Northeast Ohio reports Manufacturing, medicine are key mix Monday, April 27, 2009 Sarah Jane Tribble, Plain Dealer Reporter Northeast Ohio's biomedical industry bucks the trend of bad economic news: It's growing. And it's growing faster here than elsewhere in the United States. Surprised? Don't be, says Team Northeast Ohio, a business recruiting firm that released an economic report this morning on the burgeoning industry. More at http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/news/1240821063296700.xml&coll=2

You can always run at Case Field on E. 115. It's a very nice track and they never question anyone running on it as long as there's no event going on. http://maps.google.com/maps?q=cleveland&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=41.513169,-81.60416&spn=0.002985,0.004807&t=h&z=18

What about right here on E.12 and St. Clair? http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=cleveland&ie=UTF8&ll=41.504072,-81.688371&spn=0.001492,0.002403&t=h&z=19 I always see people running and playing basketball here. EDIT: wait..not public though

Are you fairly new to the area if you don't mind me asking?

Fixed. I first saw it on a NEO website, so maybe that's how I overlooked it. No offense Cincy, just didn't see you! This is where I found it: http://realneo.us/content/congratulations-cleveland-being-voted-8-among-top-midsize-cities-arts-america Congratulations Cleveland - on Being Voted #8 among top Midsize Cities for Arts in America! Raising awareness of Cleveland's greatest assets is critical in today's climate of change and opportunity. We have the arts infrastructure to take on most cities and it is only going to get better as we retain the creativity of our local artists and serve as a magnet for so many more from many, many other global ports of call. Congratulations, Cleveland - we are getting known, globally with every passing day.

2009 Top 25 Arts Destinations From American Style Magazine: BIG CITIES 1. New York, N.Y. 2. Chicago, Ill. 3. Washington, D.C. 4. San Francisco, Calif. 5. Albuquerque, N.M. 6. Boston, Mass. 7. Seattle, Wash. 8. Atlanta, Ga. 9. Philadelphia, Pa. 10. Los Angeles, Calif. 11. Portland, Ore. 12. Baltimore, Md. 13. Denver, Colo. 14. Phoenix, Ariz. 15. Austin, Texas 16. Charlotte, N.C. 17. Columbus, Ohio 18. Nashville, Tenn. 19. San Diego, Calif. 20. Tucson, Ariz. 21. San Antonio, Texas 22. Las Vegas, Nev. 23. Milwaukee, Wis. 24. Dallas, Texas 25. Houston, Texas MID-SIZE CITIES 1. Buffalo, N.Y. 2. Chattanooga, Tenn. 3. Pittsburgh, Pa. 4. Scottsdale, Ariz. 5. New Orleans, La. 6. Charleston, S.C. 7. Savannah, Ga. 8. Cleveland, Ohio 9. Ann Arbor, Mich. 10. Minneapolis, Minn. 11. Alexandria, Va. 12. Miami, Fla. 13. Tacoma, Wash. 14. St. Louis, Mo. 15. Athens, Ga. 16. Kansas City, Mo. 17. Colorado Springs,Colo. 18. Providence, R.I. 19. Salt Lake City, Utah 20. Honolulu, Hawaii 21. Rochester, N.Y. 22. St. Petersburg, Fla. 23. Cincinnati, Ohio 24. Raleigh, N.C. 25. Tampa, Fla. New York's iconic Brooklyn Bridge connects Brooklyn to Manhattan. Credit: ©NYC & COMPANY/BAMI ADEDOYIN Interpreting the results of AmericanStyle’s 2009 Top 25 Arts Destinations poll was a little like reading tea leaves. Were readers looking for security in making their selections this year? Reassurance? Bargains? Sure bets? Or did the majority of this year’s voters just really, truly, wildly love New York, Buffalo and Santa Fe? We think it’s an exuberantly mixed-up combination of all the above. http://www.americanstyle.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=029433CECC57424EAA6CC1B87E45AC58

Recent talk at Cleveland State: Levin College Forum: Building Cleveland’s Future Beyond Foreclosure April 23, 2009...10:24 pm Today, Cleveland State University’s Levin College of Urban Affairs kicked off its year-long series on the foreclosure crisis in Cleveland: “Building our Future Beyond Foreclosure: Setting the Stage, Beating the Odds.” The forum brought together civic and business leaders with more than 100 audience members to brainstorm ways to ensure Cleveland will emerge from the Foreclosure Crisis stronger. This crisis “certainly presents a challenge, but it also provides an opportunity,” said Kathy Hexter, a CSU faculty member and organizer of the event. “What do we want the census to say about us in 10 years?” ... More at: http://rustwire.com/2009/04/23/levin-college-forum-building-clevelands-future-beyond-foreclosure/

^^This makes me angry, having lived in that area for a year. That truly is a gem of a building, and a prime location for the future. This really does damper the future exapansion of the area both residentally and commerically. With CSU, Avenue District, and Theater district slowly closing in the area over the next few years, this really seems to becoming a drain on the area, and for no good reason other than to make a quick buck I assume. I already had a few run ins just outside the building late at night when I lived on E.12. This is only going to make it worse..or keep it the same. Why not turn it into student housing discounts instead???

Great pics of a pretty decent neighborhood. :-D :-D

Mark it on your calenders! http://blog.cleveland.com/entertainment/2009/04/34th_cleveland_international_f.html 34th Cleveland International Film Festival Dates: March 18-28, 2010 Posted by Clint O'Connor/Plain Dealer Film Critic April 22, 2009 20:36PM The Cleveland International Film Festival has picked its dates for 2010. The 34th festival will run from March 18-28 at Tower City Cinemas in Cleveland. This year's festival set records for attendance, with more than 66,000 people during the 11 days. ... More at: http://blog.cleveland.com/entertainment/2009/04/34th_cleveland_international_f.html

Side note, some positive news today: Task force says raids, arrest of 14 broke up Cleveland-based drug ring Thursday, April 23, 2009 Gabriel Baird, Plain Dealer Reporter A Cleveland-based drug ring was broken up Wednesday, local and federal authorities said. More than 50 law enforcement officers raided about eight locations throughout the city, arresting 14 people named in a 40-count federal indictment. More at cleveland.com http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/cuyahoga/1240475418234500.xml&coll=2

Man is TNT using stock footage tonight??? I didn't see Progressive Field lit up? There's a home indians game going on right now?...? Either way, Cavs seem to be taking are of business...46-32 HALFTIME UPDATE EDIT: They just did a live camera "drive by" of the baseball stadium which makes me think they have nothing in the air. Maybe I'm wrong, but who knows. I just feel like this is a perfect opportunity to see downtown at night with both games going on.

Hmm...E.4th Street comes to mind right away, which is three blocks away. I'd beat Corner Alley or Flannery's Pub would for sure have the draft with a decent crowd. you may also want to try Bob Golic's Sports bar on W.6th ...http://www.bobgolics.com/ None of those are considered gay bars though.

I didn't realize we were closing the Brecksville Center for this expansion? Well, back to the city core...from the PD today: http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/cuyahoga/124032062246970.xml&coll=2 VA center expansion reaches home stretch Four floors of Wade Park nearly renovated; goal set for all phases to be done by 2014 Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Brian Albrecht Plain Dealer Reporter Work on a $500 million project that could bring 250 new medical jobs here is quietly chugging into the home stretch at the Wade Park Division of the Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center on East Boulevard. Restoration and expansion of the 45-year-old facility started in 1999 and is planned to be completed in 2014, replacing the VA's 48-year-old, 100-acre Brecksville campus. Outside, workers clamber over the scaffolding on an eight-story, 222-bed addition being erected, while nearby sites are prepared for future construction of a medical lab, warehouse, parking garage, office building and domiciliary for homeless veterans. Inside, already gone are most of the eye-numbing institutional white- on-white floors and walls of the original 1960s-vintage Wade Park facility, replaced by wood-trimmed bright colors, framed artwork and furniture that could easily be seen in a hotel lobby. Halls were fitted with equipment alcoves, floors covered with a "flex" material (the same stuff as golf-ball cores) that looks like wood, and even stairways were decorated with plants and painted in sunny hues shimmering to piped-in music. Entire floors were gutted to the framework so that new walls, wiring, plumbing, flooring, ceilings, bathrooms and beds could be installed. Large, multi-patient rooms were reduced to private or semi-private rooms. Center renovation reaching home stretch...

Reminder, besides going to the bar before the game, there's also another option...cavs organiztion always puts on a "Fan Fest" before evey home game..very family freindly to say the least: Cavaliers Playoff Fan Fest The Cavaliers will host a free pregame Fan Fest in the Gateway Plaza for all home games during the first round of the 2009 NBA Playoffs. The biggest party in town will begin 2-1/2 hours prior to tipoff. Activities are free, and include a wide array of great basketball activities for fans of all ages. There will also be contests, chances to win special prizes, appearances by entertainment teams and more! Everyone is invited to come down to the Cavaliers Pregame Fan Fest to be a part of all the excitement of the NBA Playoffs! Game 2 - Tuesday, April 21st Game time: 8:00 p.m. Fan Fest begins: 5:30 p.m. http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/fan_fest.html

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2009/04/clevelandmarshall_college_of_l.html Cleveland-Marshall College of Law plans to build new mock trial courtroom by Alison Grant/Plain Dealer Reporter Monday April 20, 2009, 5:08 PM CLEVELAND -- Justice is for sale in Cleveland. A judge can be had for $100,000. Defense lawyers for $50,000. A juror for $10,000. This isn't some John Grisham-type scheme to bribe the court, though. These sums are for enhancing legal justice. The Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University is appealing to attorneys and law firms to chip in on a $1 million mock trial courtroom. Naming rights for features of the room, from the judge's bench to an individual jury seat, are one way to contribute. A style show fund-raiser Wednesday evening, organized by female lawyers in Cleveland, is another...

Gun violence on East Side of Cleveland worries Police Chief Michael McGrath Cleveland police chief asks residents' help Monday, April 20, 2009 Mark Puente, Plain Dealer Reporter A recent spike in gun violence in three East Side neighborhoods has Cleveland Police Chief Michael McGrath concerned about the summer months, when crime usually peaks. McGrath and other city leaders addressed about 60 people at a community meeting Wednesday evening at a church on East 82nd Street. McGrath urged them to help stop the "senseless, reckless" shootings in the St. Clair-Superior, Hough and Glenville neighborhoods. More at Cleveland.com http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/cuyahoga/1240216354148990.xml&coll=2

^^Here's a better and more indepth article from the news above: http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=27988 NASA Leads Team in Establishing a Renewable Hydrogen Fueling Station PRESS RELEASE Date Released: Thursday, April 16, 2009 Source: Glenn Research Center NASA's Glenn Research Center is leading a team of industry and university partners in demonstrating a prototype of a commercial hydrogen fueling station that uses wind and solar power to produce hydrogen from water. This initial installation will produce hydrogen from Lake Erie water to fuel a mass transit bus powered by fuel cells. The demonstration, featuring a unique, high-capacity electrolyzer that separates water into its elemental components of hydrogen and oxygen, is part of an economic development program in the Cleveland area. Local workers will design and build the electrolyzer using commercially available components. The Glenn-led collaboration will customize the electrolyzer for the prototype fueling station, and design the circuitry needed to use renewable energy sources to power the electrolyzer and fueling station. "The project is more than a key technology demonstration," said project team member Valerie Lyons, chief of Glenn's Power and In-Space Propulsion Division. "It will be a great educational tool for the public and will serve as a catalyst to inspire new ideas and initiatives that can generate many new jobs and manufacturing opportunities in Ohio." The hydrogen fueling station will be located in downtown Cleveland at the Great Lakes Science Center on the south shore of Lake Erie, where it can be powered from the science center's existing wind and solar power sources. The fueling station will generate hydrogen from Lake Erie water for use in a Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority bus powered by fuel cells. The transit authority will operate the bus in revenue service. Cleveland State University's Nance College of Business Administration will work alongside the collaborators to develop a business template for the electrolyzer and station. The designs for both will be treated as intellectual property and placed in a trust benefiting Ohio citizens. The build-up of the electrolyzer, a major step toward the reality of the fueling station, is funded by the Ohio Aerospace Institute through a $310,000 grant from The Cleveland Foundation. The initial funding is $110,000, with an additional $200,000 to be provided for milestone progress. The goals of the economic development program include engaging Ohio's supply chain manufacturers and retraining a skilled work force for clean energy jobs. The project will demonstrate the viability of clean energy systems for transportation and stationary power and boost regional economic development. Other collaborators include Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Consultants of Brecksville, Ohio; the Center for Automotive Research and Technology Management at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio; Parker Hannifin of Cleveland; Sierra Lobo of Milan, Ohio; Hamilton Sundstrand of Windsor Locks, Conn.; the University of Toledo; and the Earth Day Coalition of Cleveland. For information about NASA's Glenn Research Center, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/glenn

Very Interesting news. We'll have to keep an eye on this: NASA Building Renewable Hydrogen Station in Cleveland Posted by EcoFriendly Apr 17 The Glenn Research division of NASA has decided to build and install a hydrogen refueling station based on renewable energy in downtown Cleveland. The hydrogen fueling station will use water and wind from Lake Erie to create the hydrogen. Solar power will also be used. The water from Lake Erie will be split into hydrogen and oxygen using a high tech, high-capacity customized electrolyzer. A wind turbine will capture the blustery Lake Erie winds and use this to electrolyze the Lake Erie water. The hydrogen fueling station will be located at the Great Lakes Science Center in downtown Cleveland on the edge of Lake Erie. The science center already uses wind and solar power for itself and will tap into this to power the hydrogen fueling station as well. The hydrogen from the station will be used as a demonstration project to power a fuel cell bus. Another purpose of this project is to create green jobs for the citizens of Ohio, which has been hit hard by the manufacturing downturn over the past couple of years. NASA has a long history of using hydrogen as fuel for propellant in its rockets. But, NASA is also known for powering onboard systems for astronauts using hydrogen fuel cells as well, even using the resulting H2O for drinking water. It’s good to see the high-flying NASA coming back to Earth and getting grounded in their community in regard to hydrogen fuel. This brings the future into the now and states that hydrogen isn’t just for astronauts anymore, it’s for common people driving their everyday cars to and from work and life. http://www.ecofriendlymag.com/sustainable-transporation-and-alternative-fuel/nasa-building-renewable-hydrogen-station-in-cleveland/

GREAT marketing idea! Relatively cheap too on the cost side for national exposure.