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Would 6 feet of "structure" underneath the mound going to be enough to support a massive crowd on top of the mound for a concert/speech/etc? Litt mentions in the article that making the square one public space has been contemplated in previous plans but it was discovered that such a change would add significant cost to RTA's operating expenses and cause delays in service. Litt offered no other reason why this can't/shouldn't be done. If you're really curious though, you can always submit a public records request to RTA. I don't see this as a necessity and somewhat doubt its effectiveness. After all, we have a plethora of contiguous and underutilized public recreation space just one block to the northeast of PS.

Good eye on the elevation discrepency rockitect. I thought 76' sounded pretty high and was worried that it would disconnect the mound from the rest of the square. The ramps might also seem intimidating for the elderly, disabled, etc. 20' sounds more practical for the top level, but now I wonder what types of concepts could be installed in the lower level. I imagine a chunk of that 20' feet would be needed solely for structural support for the mound.

Bringing in the Clinic or UH would just add an extra cut in the pie. They would just go ahead and hire MMPI or a company like MMPI to run it for them.

From a utilitarian viewpoint, the mound makes a lot of sense. It truly adds public space in a unique way. I would prefer to split the difference in any elevation with a slight dip in the roads, but I can still get on board. I love the way that Chicago uses multiple elevations in its urban fabric. The idea that small business and bathrooms could be incorporated into the middle of the lower level is certainly something you can't do with about any other concept while maintaining a town square feel. The concern I would have is how you keep those restrooms and other spaces in "the shadows" look and feel safe enough for Mr. and Mrs. Strongsville. I would like to see something included that allowed for ice skating in the winter. I don't suppose they could engineer the concept for a rink to be put on top of the mound?

The Cribbs contract situation is a perfect example of Lerner not having good management people immediately below him. Should have paid the man last summer, but you told him to go prove himself on the field. Well now the price tag is through the roof. He is a franchise player. And what the hell kind of milk did Jerome Harrison put in his Wheaties this morning? He ran for a Browns' record 286 yds. That's good for 3rd best in NFL HISTORY! Falls in just behind Adrian Peterson's 300+ game his rookie season and, of course, the day Jamal Lewis went nutty on us. Are the Chiefs that bad? Or has that "feel" finally been developed between our very "talented" O-line and a running back who doesn't insist on pitty-pattering his feet through the hold? (sorry Jamal but it's true) Speaking of the O-line - Alex Mack may just be the best center in the NFL already. He is going to be a monster for years to come. Would have been well worth the #5 pick, so the fact that we were able to trade down several times and grab him in the 20's was briliant. Yeah, even though it was just the Chiefs, I am feeling a hell of a lot better than I did a month ago.

Then they are making those stops in their capacity as Cleveland Police Officers, not DCA employees.

Does anybody know what level of lawful authority the DCA has? Any citizen can make an arrest for a felony, but only official law enforcement officers can seize the person when a misdemeanor or traffic violation is committed. So.... what's the deal with DCA? Have they been granted some sort of authority beyond that of a neighborhood watchdog?

I didn't realize that DCA could pull you over.

Great bit by John Stewart on the repurcussions of an American being implicated in the Mumbai terrorist attacks http://vodpod.com/watch/2663510-the-daily-show-scary-plotter?pod=buzzflash

Nothing a little specifically targeted order-maintenance policing can't solve. Cle Hts may have been in the crapper years ago if not for the fact that you can't go two blocks without driving by a cop.

My stretegy is quite simple and effective. When you notice that you are approaching a panhandler, start shuffling around in your pocket like you are looking for change. Then, right before the pandhandler opens his/her mouth, you blurt out - "Excuse me sir, do you have a quarter you can spare?" It totally takes them out of their element and catches them off guard. Some even seem flattered that you would think to ask them and they will pretend to look through their pockets as well. Either way, they already know the answer to the question they wanted to ask. But, when I am in the giving mood and the panhandler looks genuinely in need, I will offer to buy them some food. I will hand out cash to those that perform some type of service, which could range from window washing to street entertainment.

You know what you do when you are locked in a room with a hungry bear, a starving tiger, and a lawyer... but only have two bullets in your gun?.... You shoot the lawyer twice. Seriously though, wouldn't you agree to be locked up in that building for $350/hr? From the docket, it does seem like the issues in the case are being narrowed and I would not expect it to drag on forever.

Yeah... Parkview is probably the only element in downtown that the alarmists can latch on to with any true grip. I thought that building was going to be made into strictly senior housing?

Not quite. That's 4% that have filed change of address forms with the City since June. For most of those that make up that 4%, the moving trucks showed up long ago.

This was sent to me by a friend who works in HR. Office Christmas Party Company Memo FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director TO: All Employees DATE: October 1, 2009 RE: Gala Christmas Party I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 23rd, starting at noon in the private function room at the Grill House. There will be a cash bar and plenty of drinks! We'll have a small band playing traditional carols... feel free to sing along. And don't be surprised if our CEO shows up dressed as Santa Claus! A Christmas tree will be lit at 1:00 PM. Exchanges of gifts among employees can be done at that time; however, no gift should be over $10.00 to make the giving of gifts easy for everyone's pockets. This gathering is only for employees! Our CEO will make a special announcement at that time! Merry Christmas to you and your family, Patty -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company Memo FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director TO: All Employees DATE: October 2, 2009 RE: Gala Holiday Party In no way was yesterday's memo intended to exclude our Jewish employees. We recognize that Hanukkah is an important holiday, which often coincides with Christmas, though unfortunately not this year. However, from now on, we're calling it our "Holiday Party." The same policy applies to any other employees who are not Christians and to those still celebrating Reconciliation Day. There will be no Christmas tree and no Christmas carols will be sung. We will have other types of music for your enjoyment. Happy now? Happy Holidays to you and your family, Patty -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company Memo FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director TO: All Employees DATE: October 3, 2009 RE: Holiday Party Regarding the note I received from a member of Alcoholics Anonymous requesting a non-drinking table, you didn't sign your name. I'm happy to accommodate this request, but if I put a sign on a table that reads, "AA Only", you wouldn't be anonymous anymore. How am I supposed to handle this? Somebody? And sorry, but forget about the gift exchange, no gifts are allowed since the union members feel that $10.00 is too much money and the executives believe $10.00 is a little chintzy. REMEMBER: NO GIFTS EXCHANGE WILL BE ALLOWED. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company Memo FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director To: All Employees DATE: October 4, 2009 RE: Generic Holiday Party What a diverse group we are! I had no idea that December 20th begins the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which forbids eating and drinking during daylight hours. There goes the party! Seriously, we can appreciate how a luncheon at this time of year does not accommodate our Muslim employees' beliefs. Perhaps the Grill House can hold off on serving your meal until the end of the party or else package everything for you to take it home in little foil doggy baggy. Will that work? Meanwhile, I've arranged for members of Weight Watchers to sit farthest from the dessert buffet, and pregnant women will get the table closest to the restrooms. Gays are allowed to sit with each other. Lesbians do not have to sit with Gay men, each group will have their own table. Yes, there will be flower arrangement for the Gay men's table. To the person asking permission to cross dress, the Grill House asks that no cross-dressing be allowed, apparently because of concerns about confusion in the restrooms. Sorry. We will have booster seats for short people. Low-fat food will be available for those on a diet. I am sorry to report that we cannot control the amount of salt used in the food. The Grill House suggests that people with high blood pressure taste a bite first. There will be fresh "low sugar" fruits as dessert for diabetics, but the restaurant cannot supply "no sugar" desserts. Sorry! Did I miss anything?!?!? Patty -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company Memo FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director TO: All F*%^ing Employees DATE: October 5, 2009 RE: The F*%^ing Holiday Party I've had it with you vegetarian pricks!!! We're going to keep this party at the Grill House whether you like it or not, so you can sit quietly at the table furthest from the "grill of death," as you so quaintly put it, and you'll get your f*%^ing salad bar, including organic tomatoes. But you know, tomatoes have feelings, too. They scream when you slice them. I've heard them scream. I'm hearing them scream right NOW! The rest of you f*%^ing wierdos can kiss my *ss. I hope you all have a rotten holiday! Drive drunk and die, The B*tch from H*ll!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company Memo FROM: Joan Bishop, Acting Human Resources Director DATE: October 6, 2009 RE: Patty Lewis and Holiday Party I'm sure I speak for all of us in wishing Patty Lewis a speedy recovery and I'll continue to forward your cards to her. In the meantime, management has decided to cancel our Holiday Party and give everyone the afternoon of the 23rd off with full pay. Happy Holidays! Joan

4% of the workforce... WOW, the City sure is emptying out. The doom and gloom the City assured the court would happen is finally coming to fruition. The mass exodus has begun!! Seriously though, I am just glad that I am not one of the taxpayers whose money went towards that totally speculative and highly irrelevant (for the purposes of the lawsuit) "economic impact" novel the City paid some expert to write for it. Also, I would guess that 99% of that 4% probably already lived outside the City. Did you ever really buy the story that they were shacking up on the third floor of their mom's home in Old Brooklyn?

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Nah... all that would do is give them another excuse and justification to bill their hourly rate without doing any real work. Better idea would be to have the CLIENTS (or reps thereof) move in. After all, they are the only ones with final settlement authority, not the attorneys.

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That is the best looking high school I have ever seen. The capital building also looks a lot like the one in DC

3 for me. Where is that?? I had no idea places like that existed. 2 and 7 might have received some consideration if the dudes were not standing in the way of a decent nature shot.

It would also be on the wrong side of the street - Euclid's odd numbers are on the north end. Also, I don't believe this building is on Euclid. It's front door is on E 9th and a 901 address would put it up by the lake.

Re the whole interstate thing, people tend to forget that those areas have the cheapest land and lowest demand. Noise, unsightliness, hazard, etc. all lead to a less desirable neighborhood and, consequently, a poorer demographic. Remember the whole gerrymandering controversy in North Carolina a decade or so ago. Although the motivations for doing so were hotly contested, NC basically drew up a new congressional district that was just a few hundred yards wide and 50 or so miles long following the path of I-85 between Charlotte and Greensboro. The effect was to create a district where a racial minority was guaranteed to win, but also dilluted the minority vote in the previously established districts which overlapped.