HISTORIC ROTUNDA BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, AT THE CORNER OF EUCLID AVENUE AND EAST 9TH STREET, TO HOUSE HEINEN’S FINE FOOD STORE!

BLENDING OF GRAND ARCHITECTURE AND GOURMET FOODS!

ROTUNDA BUILDING: The over 100-year old historic Rotunda building which first belonged to Cleveland Trust and was later taken over by Ameritrust, was built in 1905. The building has a stained glsss dome and majestic interiors.

 Cleveland's own political kingmaker Mark Hanna allegedly said that only two things mattered in politics; the first was money, and he forgot what the second one was. 

This photo explains a lot.  If the Plain Dealer wasn't in bed with local politicians, this might not have happened.

PERHAPS A WRAPPING BY CHRISTO – THE ACCLAIMED ARTIST?

An important court of appeal's decision was released today, 1/16/14.

CapitalSource fbo Aeon Financial LLC - Tax Lien THIEVES -  had a case dismissed by the court of appeals.

CapitalSource Bank  failed to register with the Ohio Secretary of State as a foreign company doing business in Ohio; therefore the courts lack jurisdiction to hear the foreclosure cases.

The courts do NOT and NEVER HAD jurisdiction over any of the foreclosures filed by these thieves.

SNOW -- HERE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW, AND MAY BE BACK AGAIN – WE HOPE NOT ANY TIME SOON!

Two views of West Side’s Jefferson Park – a few days apart in the winter of 2014 with temperature varying from a low of –11 deg. F to a high of +43 deg F in five days.

 It is inconcievable to me that Gov. Christie was not in the loop.  

Come on.  One of the best "practical jokes" I have ever heard of...

Lane closures to teach the unsupportive mayor.   

Practical jokes don't go undiscussed...that's the fun part...backslapping each other and snorting in laughter about the practical joke. 

We had practical jokes at work - everyone knew about the jokes, including the management.  

Cleveland - A TBM named Mackenzie finished he

"Polar vortex" is a news hype term, but it is cool that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has maps that can be clicked through day by day.Nhashational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's  

FYI…… If you know of anyone in need of shelter, the City of Cleveland has opened three City Recreation Warming Centers. These facilities will be operating 24 hours until January 8th at 8am. Locations can be found below:Sterling Recreation Center (1380 E. 32nd Street)Fairfax Recreation Center (2335 E. 82nd Street)

NEITHER RAIN NOR SNOW NOR BLIZZARDS CAN PREVENT THE CALL FOR “INVESTIGATE CITY HALL” FOR THE SENSELESS AND ILLEGITIMATE DESTRUCTION OF HISTORIC JOHN MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL IN CLEVELAND, OHIO!

Photographed during the blizzard of January 2, 2014 on Lorain Avenue opposite Marc’s Plaza.

Drivers continue to honk as they pass by our red, blue, and white – very conspicuous signs – recognized all over Cleveland and beyond.

WINTER WONDERLAND IN CLEVELAND, OHIO’S JEFFERSON PARK NEIGHBORHOOD!

First day of January, 2014

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

HAPPY NEW YEAR: 2014!

Season's Greetings from Cleveland, Ohio’s Downtown Public Square as photographed on a Friday (12-27-13) evening!

(SOPHIA, sevice k-9 AND GUY WAS-IS A SPECIAL CASE AS WE'ER TARGETED AT TARGET and other retails) -Target’s Forsenic Services is who the FBI, Secret Service, BATF and others have turned to for help for two decades “Unbeknownst to most, Target has a top-rated forensic services laboratory that provides forensic examinations, and assists outside law enforcement with help on special cases.” — Target’s Bullseye View

Fortune Magazine recently predicted that the market in NEO - will make Cleveland the "next" Brooklyn - break out real estate.  

Don't get too excited - the editors apparently don't know the difference between Columbus and Cleveland - their feature photo shows Columbus:
 

No buildings higher than two stories, streets are cobblestones. McDonald's had to conform, and their restaurant here (more expensive than US I guess, close to $5 for a Big Mac, although it sells as a combo with fries and soft drink.

Simple sign outside.

Inside, the standard counter.

Inside, beauty.

Image 0ctober 2013  Top deck section at University Square Mall parking garage closed with caution tape.

On left is empty JoAnn Fabrics store.   Store at far end of deck (behind 5B light post)  has never been rented.  

When you live the shopping cart lifestyle, you don't need to remember your front door key when you leave your cart. 

You don't need to worry about rent either.   Just find a park or some public property and your life's belongings are probably going to be alright for a few hours.  

In America you have a lot of options on how to live!

“I cannot imagine a more ‘indiscriminate’ and ‘arbitrary invasion’ than this systematic and high-tech collection and retention of personal data on virtually every single citizen for purposes of querying it and analyzing it without judicial approval,” wrote Leon, an appointee of President George W. Bush.

In Ohio recycling beer and beverage containers is light work - because in Ohio  aluminum cans are only recovered for their weight as aluminum.  In other states recycling is done to recover the five cent or 10 cent "deposit" per beverage container - whether the container is aluminum or glass.     This means that  the can man's load is a lot heavier out of Ohio than in Ohio.