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2008-2009 State Champs: Division I -- Columbus Northland Division II -- Akron St. Vincent St. Mary Division III -- Cleveland Cental Catholic (from Slavic Village neighborhoods FYI) Dvision IV -- Oak Hill

I don't know who I missed all this information...maybe it's the thread name, but all the info is HUGE for the city and region. The lifting of the Stem Cell ban on federal funds and the new Cleveland Clinic Laboratory will have lasting effects on our economy, reputation, new construction, and new jobs. Very exciting news in the past few weeks…as long as the job cuts don’t occur from the “franchise fee.” In regards to the Stem Cells, I’m sure BioEnterprise is already on it with the high probability of federal funds as well as relocating other companies into the region.

Cleveland Foundation awards $10 million in grants, targets University Circle Posted by Margaret Bernstein/Plain Dealer Reporter March 26, 2009 21:22PM Can jobs transform lives? The Cleveland Foundation is betting $2.25 million that the answer is yes. The foundation awarded $10 million in grants during a board meeting Thursday, earmarking the biggest chunk to help create a network of businesses for residents living in the low-income neighborhoods surrounding University Circle. More at Cleveland.com http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/03/cleveland_foundation_awards_10.html

Ken, I don't know if this has been addressed before, but where would the terminal be for Cleveland? Will the less-than-impressive "Amtrak platform" be used, or would it be possible to tie it into Terminal Tower?? Or other?

This could probably be posted in a number of places. Good news and I like the choices: Breakdown of Cleveland Foundation grants Friday, March 27, 2009 The Cleveland Foundation on Thursday issued quarterly grants More at http://www.cleveland.com/living/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/living-2/1238142842271650.xml&coll=2

From down south..: http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A331163 Imagine Raleigh without sprawl 18 MAR 2009 • by Bob Geary, In the run-up to this week's public hearing on Raleigh's draft comprehensive plan, the advice to city leaders from a stream of visiting experts has been remarkably unified. Success, experts say, depends on taking city life "back to the future." The era of suburban sprawl is ending, these planners maintain, not simply because of high gas prices, but because it is fundamentally unsustainable. As Christopher Leinberger, a fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., put it in a recent talk, the more "drivable suburban" neighborhoods a city allows, the lower the quality of life becomes for everyone living in them. The fastest-growing market now, said Leinberger, a developer, is for "walkable urban" places: the kind Raleigh doesn't have, yet needs to create, that are modeled on what cities were before cars took them over. Such places are far more complicated to build and manage than the suburbs, Leinberger said. But done right, these areas improve as they grow. They have more cultural diversity and housing options—and with public transit, the chance for people to save money by owning fewer cars, or none. If Raleigh fails to create them, Leinberger warned, "You will be left in the 20th century." The question for Raleigh is where these walkable urban places should be.

Tourney 2009: One of two Cleveland area schools to make the final four. Cleveland Central Catholic boys basketball team reaps benefits of clean living Posted by jmorona March 26, 2009 07:39AM Anton Grady throws down monster dunks and swats away opponents' shots. The 6-8 sophomore doesn't look down, though, on a weekly task of scrubbing the locker room shower walls, the same ones he and his Cleveland Central Catholic teammates painted a deep blue. More at Cleveland.com http://blog.cleveland.com/tlr/2009/03/cleveland_central_catholic_boy.html

I didn't see this posted anywhere: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/03/making_soldiers_and_sailors_mo.html Making Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument like new Posted by John Caniglia/Plain Dealer Reporter March 20, 2009 06:00AM Levi Scofield's bust is down from its perch for the first time in 115 years. The busts of Scofield, the architect and sculptor of Cuyahoga County's Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, and seven Civil War leaders have been taken down as part of a $2 million renovation of the monument. Workers are clearing away years of built-up dirt and grime in the marble niches where the busts have sat since 1894 when the monument to honor Cuyahoga County's Civil War soldiers was dedicated...

We don't really have a Rockefeller Park page, so I'll post this here. I just came across this...the meeting is TONIGHT. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Meeting on Rockefeller Park March 23, 2009 March 25, 2009 6:00-8:00 p.m. Hitchcock Center for Women 1227 Ansel Road (north of Superior) University Circle Inc. and ParkWorks invite friends and neighbors to a community meeting to discuss recent planning efforts for Rockefeller Park. The Rockefeller Park Strategic Plan- the result of a two-year long effort involving numerous stakeholder groups- envisions a revitalized park with enhanced connections to adjoining neighborhoods and the institutions of University Circle, as well as other recreational and ecological improvements. The meeting is being hosted by City Council members Sabra Pierce Scott, Kevin Conwell, TJ Dow, and Mamie Mitchell in partnership with University Circle Inc., ParkWorks, Famicos Foundation, Glenville Development Corporation, and St. Clair Superior Development Corporation. Free parking is available on-site. RTA route #3 stops at Superior Avenue and Ansel Road. Visit www.rideRTA.com for additional transit information. http://universitycircle.org/news.aspx?page=1&newsID=82

Cavs are going for the franchise record tonight for WINS in one season. Record (57-13) and they have 12 games remaining...8 of which are at home. Cavs vs. NJ Nets Tipoff: 7 p.m., The Q. TV/radio: Fox Sports Ohio; WTAM AM/1100. Here's a preview from cavs.com: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 25, 2009 The Optimist Mojn, y’all! I’ve been called an Optimist – and today I’m checking in from the suddenly-Spring-like shores of Great Lake Erie. I’ll bet you’ve never seen the greeting – “Mojn!” – before. That’s on accounta I just learnt it this weekend at the outstanding Cleveland Film Festival. It’s pronounced “moyn” and it was in a Danish movie called “Terribly Happy” about a rogue cop who gets banished to a strange, small town. In this remote part of Denmark, it’s how they say both “hello” and “goodbye.” Like “aloha” for Hawai’ians or “ciao” for people in southern California. Full story at http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/features/optimist_nets_090325.html

Here's just a reminder to everyone about the ongoing festival (didn't see much posted on here) Here's the festival mainpage: http://www.clevelandfilm.org/ I hear they've already set the opening day attendance record? Can anyone confirm this?

In a bow to tough times, recently reopened Cleveland restaurant offers breakfast for a penny By Associated Press 5:53 AM EDT, March 23, 2009 CLEVELAND (AP) — Owners of a Cleveland restaurant say tough times are one reason they're offering a one-cent breakfast special this week. With the purchase of a drink at the regular price, customers at the Big Egg can get two eggs, hash browns, and toast for just a penny. Co-owner Jimmy Lababidi says the cheap meal should help people who have lost their jobs through layoffs. http://www.fox8.com/news/sns-ap-oh--one-centbreakfast,0,1137207.story

I didn't see this posted anywhere else, so I'll keep it here: From Crain's: Getting good play Promoters turn Rock Hall induction into 10-day celebration to impress upon visitors an indelible Cleveland experience By JOHN BOOTH 4:30 am, March 23, 2009 ... “In the past, it's been typically an industry event,” Rock Hall spokesman Todd Mesek said. “We wanted people to come in and experience the events and be there. We also wanted to make this good for everyone in Cleveland, whether it's a restaurant owner or a hotel or just a person who's a music fan.” ... This year, Rock Hall Induction 2009, as it's branded, will cap 10 days of concerts, museum offerings, seminars and the first public ticket sale to the induction ceremony in Rock Hall inauguration history.... http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20090323/SUB1/303239978

From the Monday paper of the Miami Hearld: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cleveland rocks, that much we know -- but why? While music remains Cleveland's big attraction, the city's also cookin' with celebrity chefs, fine arts and big league sports. BY DOUGLAS TRATTNER Posted on Sun, Mar. 22, 2009 Long before the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame threw open its doors in 1995, the gritty city on a river and Great Lake had music coursing through its veins. Not only was the phrase 'rock 'n' roll'' first uttered over Cleveland airwaves, but that tagline almost simultaneously accompanied the world's first rock concert. The hottest music market between New York and Chicago, Cleveland delivered break-out acts like the O'Jays, Raspberries and James Gang. While there are many reasons to visit Cleveland, the music scene, both past and present, remains one of the most popular. So, when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced that for the first time in more than a decade the induction ceremony would be held in Cleveland on April 4, music fans everywhere began planning their road trips. Better still, for the first time in the event's 24-year history, it is open to the public -- and already sold out.... http://www.miamiherald.com/living/travel/story/955407.html Also a link entitled "Going to Cleveland" ...pretty decent: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/more-info/story/955406.html

If these stores were to happen downtown, there really would be no reason for me to go shop in the suburbs. I really only buy my suits downtown...this would be good enough/more than enough to keep up with the rest of my wardrobe. Hopefully, some of these stores will be set up by the time I move back home next year. (fingers crossed!)

What happened here? Maintainence issues? Too bad when there is press like this for RTA... RTA fades out just in time for film festival The folks at the Cleveland International Film Festival felt railroaded by RTA's decision to close the Green and Blue rapid transit lines, which connect the East Side with Tower City, this past weekend, as the festival opened. ..... http://www.cleveland.com/tipoff/index.ssf/2009/03/money_money_everywhere_and_not.html

FYI: I don't know if this as been posted before, but there is a University Circle newsletter: UC website: http://www.universitycircle.org/ Subscription link: http://www.universitycircle.org/mailinglist.aspx March 2009 Newsletter: http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001a1eZz_gPjx07eV0re-XeWg2iDBzyW8A07Vccj8qrB7TriqBokkY1JC5RdYbLUV32fFwFopG_ODoT_HbNMsG30tejMpAYZtGvlLdY31xuCHygF0MKS-25HrIGys4P6G3BPcZUKk_ZOAY%3D#LETTER.BLOCK6

Second article.. From SI.com: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/andy_staples/03/21/ClevelandState.WakeForest/ Rugby-like Cleveland State leaves no doubt against Demon Deacons By Andy Staples http://i2.cdn.turner.com/si/2009/writers/andy_staples/03/21/ClevelandState.WakeForest/clevelandstate2.jpg Cedric Jackson and Cleveland State took the fight to Wake Forest from the start. Bill Frakes/SI MIAMI -- It was the kind of block that ends games long before the clock strikes zero. It began with a slap of palm on leather. It continued with a scream. Six-foot-10 Wake Forest forward David Williams opened wide and unleashed a noise so guttural that it seemed to come from the mouth of hell itself. It ended with a thud. The ball sailed past the shooter, Cleveland State guard Cedric Jackson, thunked off the floor and flew into the scorer's table...

Cleveland State made the front pages of USAtoday.com, ESPN.com, SI.com, and the top story of every sports section across the country this morning. Here are a couple good stories: From ESPN.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=4002983&sportCat=ncb Deacons not ready for Vikings By Pat Forde MIAMI -- Glass slipper? How about brass knuckles? The last Cinderella standing in this NCAA tournament is nobody's idea of a dainty thing wearing a tiara. The No. 13 seed Cleveland State Vikings, who humiliated fourth-seeded Wake Forest 84-69 here Friday night, are back-alley tough. They're a group of under-the-radar recruits molded into an overachieving team by a glowering coach who conducts practices that sometimes resemble street fights...

Gameday today! From the AP: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/03/19/sports/BKC-NCAA-Cleveland-St-Wake-Forest.php Long shots again: Cleveland St faces Wake Forest The Associated Press Published: March 19, 2009 MIAMI: Wake Forest guard Ishmael Smith was parking his car and preparing to leave for the NCAA tournament when he received a warning from a campus cop: Don't overlook Cleveland State. The No. 4-seeded Demon Deacons play their opening-round game Friday night against the Vikings, who are in the field for the first time since a storybook run 23 years ago. That season, they upset Indiana in the first round and reached the regional final before losing in the final seconds to Navy and David Robinson...[/b]

Thanks for the picture Jim S...that signage really does look exciting and slick! Battery Park is definitely on my "to-go" list when I'm back in town this summer.

OK...last article on Cleveland State...from the Dispatch: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ohio at center of the Madness Buckeye State has five teams in tournament, showing how deep its talent pool has become Wednesday, March 18, 2009 3:22 AM By Bill Rabinowitz THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Question: Which state is sending the most teams to the NCAA men's basketball tournament? Answer: Ohio, with five. If you guessed wrong, don't kick yourself. Gary Waters, coach of Cleveland State, was oblivious, too, and his team is one of the five. More at http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2009/03/18/ncaa_ohio_3-18.ART_ART_03-18-09_C1_GBD97PJ.html?sid=101

NCAA Didn't Do Any Favors to Cleveland State in Selection Process Submitted by Eugmc on March 18, 2009 - 11:40am. Have you ever hear the saying "It's hard to beat a rigged game"? If you are a fan of Cleveland State basketball that is how you have been feeling the past few days. The Vikings came into the tournament selection process with an RPI of 54 (currently two slots better at 52) and winners of 12 of 14. CSU also owned a better RPI, which is the computer variable that the selection committee looks at for seeding the tournament, than 16 teams out of the 64 teams invited to the big dance. From a Cleveland State perspective, you would imagine to get a 11 to 12 seed with those type of statistics. Instead, the Vikings got a 13 seed which you could argue was the lowest 13 seed in the entire draw... http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/9346

I know links die fast, but the pole closes in two days. Cool contest! http://www.cleveland.com/music/index.ssf/2009/03/cleveland_rocks_09_vote_for_th.html "Voting deadline: 9 a.m. Thursday, March 19. The winner will be announced in The Plain Dealer Sunday, March 22. A reminder, the winner will be chosen by a combined score determined by site voters and judges from The Plain Dealer, Cleveland.com and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. They'll receive a grand prize of a gig at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum on the day of the induction ceremony, April 4, plus tickets to the induction ceremony, both courtesy of the Rock Hall. Plus, they'll get the chance to perform at the Rib Cook Off this summer, courtesy of Live Nation."

http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/9320 Vikings and Buckeyes Will Both Be Broadcast on Cleveland Airwaves Submitted by Eugmc on March 16, 2009 - 10:00pm. If you were a Cleveland State Viking or Ohio State Buckeye fan in Cleveland wondering who would get top billing on Friday night when the teams tip off at 9:50 you have no need to worry. Both games will be broadcast on separate stations. CBS 19 released this message on their website clearing up where you can catch the awaited NCAA Tournament Action...