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What do you mean?? This only sounds like you need nine people...the tenth would probably be a greeter or something.

Great to see these pics MayDay! I also read that the Dew Tour drew around 50,000 people over the weekend. EDIT: Actually here's the link: http://www.cleveland.com/dewtour/wide/index.ssf?dewtour0723.html

^^I believe the main purpose of this is basically to inspire....also, there is a white part to the left that seems to allow access which is better seen in the window at 1305 Euclid Ave. Either way, it's still cool to see different visions and ideas for this building and other buildings in Cleveland.

A quick comparison from an old pictrue (although very blurry since I only had paint, powerpoint, and photoshop 2.0 to work with)

Yep..both the E Line and B Line are still in service, which I assume you are inquiring. I should know since I ride them just about everyday...and still 100% free too.

One thing's for sure...Cleveland has the best intros in the NBA (and Dan Gilbert is a stud) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4Q85KY8gGY&mode=related&search= And man this was a fun night...

I was having a beer at Cyrus on the 4th when I turned around and Kucinich was literally 5 feet from me. His 6'3 girlfriend/wife was also there towering next to him. Unfortunitely, I didn't talk to him though cuz he annoys me. Is this a reportable incident for that stocker website?? haha

Umm....I'm going to take back my apology, at least a little bit. I just walked past there and it was exactly how MayDay described. this means that the picture ragarcia and I saw is no longer in the window...?? If anyone has the image of the red and blue computer generated buildings incorporated into the skyline, then please post it. What we saw was a newer rendition of about a dozen buildings superimposed into the Cleveland skyline from an arial westside view. If no one posts anything, we may be seeing a new rendition coming out shortly.

I apologize to everyone. I was talking about the red and blue compluter generated buildings in the skyline picture. I did search the thread for the rendition and could not find it, so I assumed it was a newer picture. Either way, I'm happy it is now in the window for all the passerbys and I hope I didn't cause anyone to go too far out of their way.

Although the tribe lost tonight, I'd still like the post this positive article from the PD: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ First-place Tribe heating up summer Sunday, July 08, 2007 Paul Hoynes Plain Dealer Reporter Read at www.cleveland.com

I'm not sure if this was mentioned yet, but I walked past stark's buildng last night after the concert and he does have a rendition of what his addition will look like to the skyline. I think this is something fairly new he has put into the I window. There is also a lakefront diagram sorta laying sideways on the floor...

Here's another city marketing for us?? From the Buffalo News: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cleveland's Sites to Behold Discover a treasure trove of terrific architecture in Cleveland By Mark Sommer NEWS STAFF REPORTER Updated: 07/01/07 10:24 AM CLEVELAND – Buffalonians are accustomed to living in an architecturally rich city with a bum rap. But the City on the Lake is hardly the only Rust Belt city with a black eye. Cleveland, its much-maligned neighbor along Lake Erie, 195 miles to the west, also boasts terrific architecture often overshadowed by economic woe. ... http://www.buffalonews.com/101/index.html

MSNBC.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investing in Your Backyard: Cleveland Rewrite the book and rule the pages -- take a souvenir. By Anders Bylund Motley Fool Updated: 5:29 a.m. ET June 29, 2007 Break out the beer and burgers -- it's a backyard investing barbecue at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! There are many good reasons for researching investment opportunities in a certain geographic area. Today, it's Cleveland, Ohio, where old-line business meets a new global economy -- with explosive results. If you happen to live in Kamm's Corners or Duck Island, you already have a few advantages when it comes to evaluating the local market, such as access to local news sources and the word on the street, and a high probability of being a customer or employee of these companies. And if you're not a local resident, you might still want to know whether the weather matches the business climate -- a hot area could be chock-full of undiscovered treasures on their way to greatness. Without further ado, here are the largest companies headquartered between Vermillion and Ashtabula: Company Market Cap (billions) CAPS Rating Bull Ratio National City (NYSE: NCC) $19.5 * 58% Progressive (NYSE: PGR) $17.7 ** 84% KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) $13.8 * 55% Eaton (NYSE: ETN) $13.6 ***** 96% Parker-Hannifin (NYSE: PH) $11.3 ***** 92% Data taken from Motley Fool CAPS on June 28, 2007. National City is a rare beast in Foolish lands -- an official newsletter recommendation with an unflinching one-star CAPS rating. The Motley Fool Income Investor pick is busy divesting as much of its subprime-mortgage lending operations as possible, while expanding its retail banking network through acquisitions. It's an intricate restructuring process, with risks that are difficult to measure -- so the skepticism on the street is understandable. Income Investor lead analyst James Early thinks the worst of this storm has blown over for National, though. In an exclusive newsletter update from early May, he said that "although the stock is vulnerable to further housing-related shocks, the downside should be limited to $33.50 given the substantial buybacks, the healthy dividend yield, and the ever-present rumors that the bank is a buyout candidate." Industrial components might be closer to Cleveland's wheelhouse. Eaton and Parker-Hannifin support their generous star ratings with long and luminous corporate histories, stretching back to the early 20th century. "A stock for widows and orphans," says one player about Eaton in an argument for supremely long-term holdings. "Very lean and Toyota-like," says another about Parker-Hannifin, and I can certainly think of worse companies to be compared to. Heavy metal is more than just loud music In fact, heavy manufacturing is the big game in town. Much like Memphis or New Orleans, Cleveland was designed for heavy lifting, built at the crossroads of several railroad arteries and the Cuyahoga River flowing into Lake Erie, all of which made for easy movement of heavy equipment, materials, and finished products. Steelworking, manufacturing of all kinds, and basic materials production form the backbone of the Forest City. Working to change that focus a bit, city government is pushing for new business in the biotech and high-tech sectors to reignite a stalled population growth. Case Western Reserve University plays into both of those initiatives, and there are miles of fresh fiber-optic networking cable, sponsored by city funding. In 2005, The Economist called Cleveland the best city in America for business meetings and gave it a shared top spot for "most livable" city, alongside nearby Pittsburgh. Fancy new-age business ideas aside, the Sixth City is doing just fine with its manufacturing base, thank you. Among the thirty-four tickers with a CAPS rating I found with my usual Capital IQ screens, there are 12 five-star stocks, including iron-pellet producer Cleveland Cliffs (NYSE: CLF) and plastics manufacturer Lamson & Sessions (NYSE: LMS). In fact, all but one of those top-scorers work in manufacturing one way or another. The 12th provides business services to the other 11. Metalworking mills may not be sexy, but they do get a lot of investor respect -- and with the massive and booming infrastructure markets in China and India, there's no shortage of buyers for their products. Cleveland is riding a wave of global growth right now, and it seems to be making the most of it. So I just have to break into song for a moment: All the little chicks with the crimson lips go "Cleveland rocks! Cleveland rocks!" And I'll let that stand as my statement on the local business prospects in northern Ohio. Do you agree? Disagree? Feel free to weigh in on the C-Town market -- or on any stocks at all, really -- by joining Motley Fool CAPS and blasting away with your ratings and commentary pitches. And if Kamm's Corners isn't your 'hood, maybe we'll come around where you live the next time. Further Foolishness: - 7 Highly Rated Stocks on Sale - Gristle at Eaton - Does Parker-Hannifin Have a Second Act? Fool contributor Anders Bylund holds no position in any of the companies discussed here. He likes bolts of lightning, the sounds of Cleveland industry, and riding with the wind. You can check out Anders' holdings if you like, or follow him around the worldon these Foolish local-business treks.Foolish disclosureis always red-hot. URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19503314/

From Cleveland.com: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Restaurant in Cleveland Play House Posted by Bill Lubinger July 02, 2007 13:13PM Categories: Restaurant news Gary Lucarelli's Sweetwater Restaurant Group is taking over operations of the private restaurant at Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Ave. A private dining club for 47 years, the restaurant reopens to the public as Stages at the Cleveland Play House in time for the theater's September season-opener. A Play House spokeswoman said the transition allows the theater to focus on productions - not running a restaurant - and that opening to the public should draw a broader show audience. More at cleveland.com http://www.cleveland.com

I was able to tour 1900 Euclid ave this morning, and wow. high ceilings, huge windows, great views, good price ($750-1000), weight room, sauna and free tanning bed??...the women at the leasing desk said they just did an complete overhaul of the staff, and the changes and room remodeling are looking great. I just wanted to get that out that there already is a great housing option in the beginning parts of CSU college town.

JT, I did the exact same thing on Saturday....on the 6 and I had to look twice really believe the station was sticking out of the ground. I only had my cell phone and no picture came out.

Does anyone know about the new housing at about E.40 south of cedar road. I walked that area today and there are gorgeous townhouses and streets that look very recent. Anyone know anything?

I sold my car three years ago after doing the math of how much I was spending on gas, insurance, repairs, etc. I've been living car free since then saving money..plus I never get bothered by the rise in gas prices. Of course, Ithe majority of my time is pretty much spent between downtown and Little Italy, but it works for me and my lifestyle. *Also, this study is from 2002, if that effects anything.

Great news. Foundation work on Phase I has begun. They are currently digging around the metal posts and framework.

Barnes & Noble to open bookstore downtown Posted by Zachary Lewis June 26, 2007 14:10PM Barnes & Noble is about to set up shop downtown. The national bookstore chain is moving forward with plans to build a store at 2020 Euclid Avenue, near the campus of Cleveland State University, in time to open this fall. Bill Beckenbach, director of the community development group the Quadrangle, Inc., said the store's arrival is "95 percent definite." Verbal agreements have been made, he said, between Barnes & Noble and Brothers Printing, owners of the property... More at: http://blog.cleveland.com/business/2007/06/barnes_noble_to_open_bookstore.html

A couple of the store fronts are expanding hours in the Park Building. Suzy's smoothies and soups is now planning on staying open past lunchtime for the first time in its history (as of yesterday!). The store clerk said it depends on their business during the after lunch hours (roughly until 5 or 6) to see if they will continue it. If business is good, they may even expand even more. Also, I've been having a cappucino as late as 10:50 pm during the week at "For goodness jakes." Great to see places on public square staying open later..

The old Arcade store "Cleveland and Beyond" will be filling one of the vacancies in Tower City next month when it expands to a 2nd store. I believe the location will be one right next to the new visitors bereau. Hope it does well!

The front exterior of Marous Bros will be completed sometime next week. It's looking pretty nice (cleaning and recoating the old white stone work.)

^D'oh! Typo. Updated above.

Here are a few of my summer concerts so far....man I'm gonna be broke once I get past the first one: Public Square: 7/5/07 Cleveland Orchestra (FREE!) Star-Spangled Spectacular Concert and Festival Date: Friday, July 7, 2006 Time: Concert will begin at 9:00 p.m. and will end at approximately 10:15 p.m. Where: Public Square in Downtown Cleveland What: The Cleveland Orchestra, Fireworks HOB: 7/28/07 Third Eye Blind ($26.50) TWCATC: 8/1/07 Incubus with special guests Simon Dawes and The Bravery ($40) 8/3/07 311 with special guests Matisyahu and Shootyz Groove ($39.50)