July 13, 201014 yr ^The Huffington Post is actually well known, but I agree that the "journalist" doesn't know what he's talking about.
July 13, 201014 yr perhaps i should have looked more before posting. I now see that it's an online newspaper, formatted to look and feel like reading a real newspaper. Still, what a horrifically written article.
July 14, 201014 yr The Huffington Post is a well-known and popular site, particularly for political news. They also track and publish who in your community is giving to which federal candidate or party. However, Heilbrunn's rant is neither news nor insightful analysis, and as such, I just lost some respect for the Huffington Post. Its more like a Forbes-esque whine. Perhaps Heilbrunn was dumped by a girl from Cleveland or has some other personal issue; his article is clearly vindictive and without balance. Shame on the once-respectable Huffington Post.
July 14, 201014 yr HP used to be good and respected but many people are finding it increasingly full of gargbage journalism like this wacked out piece. I gave up on them about a year ago and will never visit that site again.
July 14, 201014 yr Another awesome blog post: "...there are creators, and there are dwellers. If you’re a dweller, you go to Chicago. You go to New York, Boston, or Los Angeles. If you’re a creator, you go to Cleveland. You go because you can create, you can write the future, and the community wants it and will support you." http://sharkandminnow.com/2010/07/13/the-departure-of-an-athlete-the-death-of-a-true-cleveland-original-and-the-new-frontier/
July 14, 201014 yr Thanks for that CD, another great read. I left a comment. But I can certainly get everything she is saying about moving somewhere else and longing to be back. Such good points about the possibilities.
July 14, 201014 yr After reading that blog I am moved... I am 32 an I have a question for some of the older forumers who were adults during the early 90s boom in Cleveland. Right now I just feel like there is something going on below the surface that I just can't put my finger on? Like we have reached the bottom and all of the scattered little positive things (and big like CC/MM) are going to soon reach a tipping point and establish a synergy that builds on each other. My question to you was with the flats and the building in downtown (Key, BP, Gateway...) is that how it felt back then too? And do you think we are getting there or is it really is just the perpetual feeling in a city in a rebuilding mode?
July 14, 201014 yr It was really a great run during the middle of the decade, 1994 the Jake opens, 1995 the Rock Hall, 1996 the Bicentennial, 1997 the All Star Game ('97 right?) A lot of the euphoria was killed when Art Modell announced his "decision" to create the Baltimore Browns. It sucked the life out of the room. Then we had the "Quiet Crisis"........ ..........Then UrbanOhio.com was founded and the city got back on track in a hurry
July 14, 201014 yr I think our expectations are not nearly as high as they were during the building boom of the early-mid 90's. Tempered hope might be the right term.
July 14, 201014 yr I think those expectations were unrealistic. It has taken 15 years to really feel the effects. Gateway for example, is still creating positive spinoff redevelopment... one after another. slower than many want? yes. but it is happening and it is a direct result of some of those projects. I think some of these new projects will do an excellent job of filling gaps and creating connections.
July 15, 201014 yr Another awesome blog post: "...there are creators, and there are dwellers. If you’re a dweller, you go to Chicago. You go to New York, Boston, or Los Angeles. If you’re a creator, you go to Cleveland. You go because you can create, you can write the future, and the community wants it and will support you." http://sharkandminnow.com/2010/07/13/the-departure-of-an-athlete-the-death-of-a-true-cleveland-original-and-the-new-frontier/ Great article, reminds me a bit of this from New York Magazine: http://nymag.com/realestate/features/49491/ Although it's about Buffalo, much of that is easily applicable to Cleveland.
July 15, 201014 yr Great article, reminds me a bit of this from New York Magazine: http://nymag.com/realestate/features/49491/ Although it's about Buffalo, much of that is easily applicable to Cleveland. Nice article, it even had it's own MTS who flies home every weekend.
July 15, 201014 yr Great article, reminds me a bit of this from New York Magazine: http://nymag.com/realestate/features/49491/ Although it's about Buffalo, much of that is easily applicable to Cleveland. Nice article, it even had it's own MTS who flies home every weekend. Thats article points out why I'll NEVER be a New York State resident!
July 16, 201014 yr After reading that blog I am moved... I am 32 an I have a question for some of the older forumers who were adults during the early 90s boom in Cleveland. Right now I just feel like there is something going on below the surface that I just can't put my finger on? Like we have reached the bottom and all of the scattered little positive things (and big like CC/MM) are going to soon reach a tipping point and establish a synergy that builds on each other. My question to you was with the flats and the building in downtown (Key, BP, Gateway...) is that how it felt back then too? And do you think we are getting there or is it really is just the perpetual feeling in a city in a rebuilding mode? Then agian, I won't answer your question.
July 16, 201014 yr In reference to what CBC said, there does seem to be some momentum in Cleveland lately. It's hard to explain, but things don't feel as dire as they were the last few years. If you look at sports, the Indians have basically bottomed out and are rebuilding the team with some studs (Santana and LaPorta in particular) and surprisingly good starting pitching (Talbot, Carmona, Westbrook). As bad as the Tribe is right now, you can tell they are on the verge of putting it together. Same with the Browns - we have a new team that is probably going to win at least 7 games this year. Regarding the Cavs, we can finally start building an entire team as opposed to surrounding one superstar with overpaid veterans. So clearly we have some sports momentum and have probably bottomed out. A number of major events - Gay Games, DNC, Ohio Special Olympics, a bunch of others - are going to happen, are rumored to happen, or have already happened. That kind of publicity is only good for the community and morale. Politically, we are finally getting rid of these scumbag commissioners and other local politicians who have caused unimaginable havoc to the city and neighboring counties. They are leaving, and the city could not possibly hire any more incompetent and malicious individuals. Things can only improve from a political perspective. Plus you read about the museums (Moca, Natural History, Art) in University Circle getting more money for expansion, the Clinic always seems to be building, Bette White is doing what Drew did 15 years ago, various downtown and neighborhood projects, and so on... There does seem to be some momentum here. It's just a feeling I've had for a little while now.
July 17, 201014 yr ^with 668 selling out so immediately, it provides some serious momentum for Euclid Ave. Schofield will be a great success. There are a lot of very positive developments in downtown, OC, Tremont, and University Circle.
July 17, 201014 yr In reference to what CBC said, there does seem to be some momentum in Cleveland lately. It's hard to explain, but things don't feel as dire as they were the last few years. If you look at sports, the Indians have basically bottomed out and are rebuilding the team with some studs (Santana and LaPorta in particular) and surprisingly good starting pitching (Talbot, Carmona, Westbrook). As bad as the Tribe is right now, you can tell they are on the verge of putting it together. Same with the Browns - we have a new team that is probably going to win at least 7 games this year. Regarding the Cavs, we can finally start building an entire team as opposed to surrounding one superstar with overpaid veterans. So clearly we have some sports momentum and have probably bottomed out. A number of major events - Gay Games, DNC, Ohio Special Olympics, a bunch of others - are going to happen, are rumored to happen, or have already happened. That kind of publicity is only good for the community and morale. Politically, we are finally getting rid of these scumbag commissioners and other local politicians who have caused unimaginable havoc to the city and neighboring counties. They are leaving, and the city could not possibly hire any more incompetent and malicious individuals. Things can only improve from a political perspective. Plus you read about the museums (Moca, Natural History, Art) in University Circle getting more money for expansion, the Clinic always seems to be building, Bette White is doing what Drew did 15 years ago, various downtown and neighborhood projects, and so on... There does seem to be some momentum here. It's just a feeling I've had for a little while now. Well said!
July 19, 201014 yr It's hard not to smile reading this article. Katie O'Keefe shows her love of Cleveland with tattoos [url=http://http://www.cleveland.com/pdq/index.ssf/2010/07/katie_okeefe_shows_her_love_of.html] http://www.cleveland.com/pdq/index.ssf/2010/07/katie_okeefe_shows_her_love_of.html Katie O'Keefe, a 28-year-old Web designer/developer at Case Western Reserve University, might be our city's most dogged cheerleader. After growing up in Avon Lake, her family moved to New Jersey in 2001. She went with them. "One of the biggest mistakes of my life," she says. Now back home for good.....
July 19, 201014 yr Here is the correct link: http://www.cleveland.com/pdq/index.ssf/2010/07/katie_okeefe_shows_her_love_of.html
July 19, 201014 yr ^I had the great pleasure of hanging out with Katie when I was there for the GLUE conference. What an amazing and passionate person. That's Cleveland's true strength-- its diehard residents. Every city needs a Katie O'Keefe. I f*cking LOVE Cleveland too!
July 19, 201014 yr Next to the giant Crucifix I saw on a fellow diver's back that is an awesum tattoo, and I hate tattoos. Cute girl , cute tatoos, cute personality. What more could you want!
July 19, 201014 yr "Katie O'Keefe, a 28-year-old Web designer/developer at Case Western Reserve University" I did notice the CWRU website was getting more and more Pro-Cleveland, including listing city events.
July 20, 201014 yr This city needs an army of Katie O'Keefes. I had the pleasure of meeting her as well and wish there were more like her.
July 20, 201014 yr Neat tattoos! (and I am someone who is not a fan of them either) I wonder what the tower tattoo will look like when old age sets in and the skin becomes shriveled.
July 20, 201014 yr This city needs an army of Katie O'Keefes. I had the pleasure of meeting her as well and wish there were more like her. There are plenty of Katie's in Cleveland. Our media just choose to wallow in self pity and not talk about them!
July 31, 201014 yr I wanted to post this photo of the great Peregrine Falcon at Terminal Tower. The photo is anonymous. I am using it to remind Clevelanders that this bird was here as a resident long before Cleveland or settlement. I want to use this bird as a reminder to all who are civic pride/self esteem challenged and those who have the worst of the Cleveland N.E. Ohio inferiority complex...to simply look at this amazing creature... Look at the determination in his eyes....the pride and confidence he exudes, the honesty and straight forwardness and prominence! He is proud of his home and to be here. He has no confidence and self esteem issues or inferiority complex. Let this bird be the new hero we look up to and learn to change attitudes from him. And LeCon James... You couldn't hold a Gatorade glass to this bird. Cleveland look at this bird...watch this bird...be inspired and learn, for he lives among us soaring the skies freely and I dub thee Cleveland's NEW King! (and don't mention anything about poop on a car!) :lol:
August 2, 201014 yr Lately I have been seeing a lot of Falcons and Hawks around Lakewood. I swear last Sunday morning when I was walking the dogs there were 3 falcons hunting squirrels on my street.
August 2, 201014 yr Great analogy EC! And I agree- more should take greater pride in this city (I know I do!).
August 8, 201014 yr From a non-Clevelander, this video pretty much sums up how I think of Clevelanders. Not in a negative way, just in a "Clevelanders are crazy about Cleveland" way:
August 8, 201014 yr C'mon dude, you know that posting a video like that is (a) a slight to Clevelanders and thus (b) inappropriate for this specific forum. There have to be half a dozen other forums where a video like this better sits. It's an historic football moment and pretty funny but not at all relevant for this forum; it does not match the "I Love Cleveland" theme whatsoever. Use your head a little.
August 8, 201014 yr I don't mind this video, even though it's what, 25+ years old. Browns fans are passionate, not passe' or casual fans.
August 8, 201014 yr There have to be half a dozen other forums where a video like this better sits. Like the "AFC North.... err Trash Talking thread" where I posted the same clip last week. For the record though, Clevelanders did not take that Wyche rant nearly as personal as Cincinatti (judging by their cheers) thought we would. Essentially, their coach was telling them to sit down and act civilized.... two things that don't happen at Browns games.
August 8, 201014 yr That video is documented proof of the inferiority complex that many Cincinnatians have in regards to Cleveland. It existed then and it's probably worse now...
August 8, 201014 yr The video is in reference to the battery throwing on the field at Browns games. I am sure that those in Cincy, on the other hand, all are perfectly civil, the city is juuussst right...and Proctor and Gamble is a benefactor to the environment. Sad thing is that there are some who would actually believe that sarcasm. :-o Remember Cleveland... LOOK at the bird at the top...LOOK at the bird...BE the bird!
August 9, 201014 yr That video is documented proof of the inferiority complex that many Cincinnatians have in regards to Cleveland. It existed then and it's probably worse now... This is a very bizarre, unsubstantiated, totally lacking in any common sense statement. In other words, par for the course. Why would it be worse now? I'm a Clevelander, but Cincy has a lot of great things going on. Why turn this into an us vs. them thread?
August 9, 201014 yr Didn't know the video had been posted in another thread recently. I came across it on youtube and thought it was funny. I love Cleveland!
August 9, 201014 yr I love the people of Cleveland who are trying to do something fun and build community. Friday night, I went to Yoga for the Masses of Public Square. About fifty people of all skill levels showed up for an hour of free yoga in the northwest quadrant. Channel 5 did a story on it. The organizers got the idea after participating in a Cleveland Critical Mass bicycle ride that drew 230-250 people downtown the week before. I think that they're planning to have free yoga downtown on the first Friday of the month in September and October.
August 9, 201014 yr ^Awesomeness. Its another great example of someone in the city with a good idea, puts forth the effort, and has the community support it. I really miss Cleveland now, there is so much energy in the city.
August 9, 201014 yr That video is documented proof of the inferiority complex that many Cincinnatians have in regards to Cleveland. It existed then and it's probably worse now... This is a very bizarre, unsubstantiated, totally lacking in any common sense statement. In other words, par for the course. Why would it be worse now? I'm a Clevelander, but Cincy has a lot of great things going on. Why turn this into an us vs. them thread? Just a comment from my personal experience about how many Cincinnatians are often comparing their city to Cleveland without there being a similar level of reciprocation.
August 10, 201014 yr The Westside Market was named America's best Market in Food Network Magazine's September issue. Also, Michael Symon is on the cover with is "Labor Day: Pork and Slaw" recipe. http://www.foodnetwork.com/food-network-magazine/package/index.html EDIT: I found the link: http://www.foodnetwork.com/about-us/americas-best-top-ten-destinations/index.html
August 12, 201014 yr The Westside Market was named America's best Market in Food Network Magazine's September issue. awesome! my cousins are big foodies who moved out to sf.. wait till i tell them this one!
August 12, 201014 yr The Westside Market was named America's best Market in Food Network Magazine's September issue. http://www.foodnetwork.com/about-us/americas-best-top-ten-destinations/index.html Woo! Tweeted!
August 12, 201014 yr No matter how many times I go... I always seem to be taken aback by just how fantastic Wade Oval Wednesdays are. It might be the single best recurring event taking place in the City of Cleveland.
August 12, 201014 yr The Westside Market was named America's best Market in Food Network Magazine's September issue. Also, Michael Symon is on the cover with is "Labor Day: Pork and Slaw" recipe. http://www.foodnetwork.com/food-network-magazine/package/index.html EDIT: I found the link: http://www.foodnetwork.com/about-us/americas-best-top-ten-destinations/index.html Yeah. :clap: When my best friend and I were in DC we discussed how much better the WSM is compared to Eastern Market or Chelsea Market.
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