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Not a lot of asphalt-concrete-noise-congestion
confusion or pollution,
the Perfect Balance between urban suburban and rural.
Above average in size, a large city -
with a combined
metropolitan statistical area population of 2,881,937,
or close to 3.000.000.
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Past & Present
4 the many who can only
see the Mud of Cleveland the Mud of Life,
Look Up! "Two men looked through
the same prison bars, the one looked down and saw only the mud, the other looked up and saw the stars."
Alas that the majority of men see only mud, whereas they might, by looking up, see also the stars.
Beautiful are the stars above
from where you came.
No City is without it's thorns, "You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because
thorns have roses."
If your looking for Riches Fame Power Glory the Glamour of Life
or The Forbes Rankings, - then Cleveland is 'Not the place for you ... If u want simple abundance authentic living,
then
Cleveland; 'Is the place 4-U ...
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"Blessed is the One
who causes
people to love
the place they live!"
the Talmud
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Where there is no vision,
the people perish.
Proverbs. XXIX. 18
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A Heart Centered City;
In The Heart Of It All
A City that is neither eastern
western or southern - {Alone - with a singular attitude}
A City with an appealing unique middle {All American} energy -
i.e.,{Greater Cleveland has a little bit of 'Everything'}...
To
* The New Athens *
NE Ohioans,
smartest in the U.S.
"NO.
1"
CLEVELAND is U.S.'s only 'Intelligent Community'
Researchers at a New York think tank that studies high-tech
trends are convinced that Northeast Ohio is the most intelligent region in the United States and one of the seven smartest
in the world. CLEVELAND stands out, said Robert Bell, executive
director of the Intelligent Community Forum. CLEVELAND
is the only U.S. city on a list of seven finalists for the ICF's Intelligent Community of the Year award, to be announced
at a June 9 [06] conference in New York. Others in the running are
Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea; Ichikawa, Japan;
Manchester, United Kingdom; Taipei, Taiwan; Tianjin, China; and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
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Greater Cleveland is No
Small CityScape, it is just the Perfect size for you to be able 2 get a handle on it,i.e.{a close sense of community} - anything
larger, and you will feel like you are lost in the shuffle. It has all the entertainment & nightlife variety &
vibrancy to handle your 'every' appetite for a lifetime, plus World Class High Culture - Healthcare - Sports - and Location, -
it's cheap, & the
living is easy ...
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Mark Twain
Uncommon Sense
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+CLEVELAND+
Mark
Twain believed that Cleveland
would be the ideal place to call
home. Twain was so smitten by the
city that he
made a strong bid to
settle here and tried to buy into
the then Cleveland Herald newspaper
as an editor and partner.The
asking
price was too high, however, and
Twain instead became editor and
part-owner of the Buffalo {N.Y.}
Express.
But Cleveland continued
to ride high in his affections.
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"Blessed is the One
who causes
people to love
the place they live!"
the Talmud
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Where there
is no vision,
the people perish.
Proverbs. XXIX. 18
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{CLEVELAND SPLENDOR}
Some facts on the list below are dated, everything else
is historical fact ...
A 'FEW' Facts About Cleveland, Past & Present
# 1 in the U.S.A.
CLEVELAND
'Most Livable City'
Cleveland:
one of the best places in the world to call home.
A London-based industry analyst group says Cleveland is
the most
livable city in the country and the 26th best on
the planet ... Cleveland PD - 10/06/05
Said to be, "the future medical capital of the nation."
*CLEVELAND OHIO USA*
{The New Athens}
One of the "most livable cities" in America,- Partners For Livable Communities.
The first city to be awarded five All-American City Awards - National League of Cities.
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High Culture
#1
University Circle, on Cleveland's east side, is the cultural/educational center of Northeast Ohio. This single square
mile on Cleveland's East Side is often
described as the greatest concentration of cultural and educational
institutions
in the world--a modern-day Athens.
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World-Class Art
Quintessential Experiences:
Cleveland Museum of Art rates
among the world's greatest museums.
One of the world's most distinguished comprehensive art museum.
Its permanent
collection is world renowned for its quality and breadth, spanning 6,000 years.
-10Best.com-
The New York Times says
The Cleveland Museum of Art has "one of the nation's premier collections."
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World-Class Music
Best Band in the
Land , Cleveland Orchestra - Time Magazine
#1
They are, simply, the best at what they do.
The Cleveland Orchestra
is one of the three greatest orchestras in the
world--by the near-unanimous acclaim of audiences, critics, and
musicians
around the globe. And they've stayed at the very top now
for almost four decades.
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World-Class Health-Care
#1
U.S. News & World Report has ranked The Cleveland Clinic Heart Center
as the "Best" provider of cardiac care in
America for 9 consecutive years.
(HealthDayNews) -- Cleveland residents may breathe easier knowing
they now live in
the top-ranked metropolitan area in the country when it
comes to quality hospital care, according to a new nationwide
survey.
Among the best U.S. hospitals cited in the survey: the University Hospitals
of Cleveland; the Cleveland Clinic.
The Seventh Annual HealthGrades
Hospital Quality in America Study, HealthGrades, Inc.
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World-Class Theatre
Cleveland's
theatre district is the second
largest performing arts center in America.
It is second only to Broadway in New York.
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The # 1 Sports Fan Town in America
2nd City For SPORTS AND RECREATION in the Nation
Cleveland is a big-league
sports town with a big-league sports attitude.
From baseball and football to basketball, hockey and soccer, professional
sports action can be found year-round. Cleveland also hosts numerous
annual events, including the Marconi Grand Prix
of Cleveland, the World
Golf Championships-NEC Invitational and the Mid-American Conference
(MAC) Men's and Women's
College Basketball Tournament.
It's no wonder that Places Rated Almanac named Cleveland, located on
the shores of
Lake Erie, the second best city for recreation. With more
than 300 golf courses, plenty of water activities, including
sailing,
swimming, fishing and boating on Lake Erie, a national recreation area
and one of the largest park systems
in the nation, with 14 Metroparks
reservations perfect for outdoor activities such as biking, hiking and
in-line skating,
Greater Cleveland offers year-round sports and fun-filled
activities no matter what the season.
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One of World's
Top 10 Hot Spots for Travelers , Travel & Leisure Magazine.
#1 Largest Most Comprehensive Rainforest in Country ,
American Zoo & Aquarium Association.
#1 The Holden Arboretum, "The nation's largest arboretum, with over 3,100 acres."
#1 Cleveland Public Library, "One of the first and largest open-shelf public libraries in the country."
#1 Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, "The world's first museum dedicated to the living legacy of rock & roll music"
#1 Karamu
House, "Nation's first multicultural performing arts center"
#1 Great Lakes Theater Festival, "Only classics-based theater
in Ohio" (roots in classic literature) "One of six regional theatres left in the country dedicated to presenting classics-based
theater."
#1 Great Lakes Science Center, "The largest hands-on exhibition about the Great Lakes in the world"
#1 Health
Museum of Cleveland, "The first Health Museum in the Western Hemisphere"-"One of five Health Museums in the United States"-
"Recognized as an international model for health education programming"
#1 Cleveland Play House,"The longest running
professional regional theatre in the country"
#1 Playhouse Square Center,"The largest theater renovation project in the
world"
#1 Cleveland Museum of Natural History, "The first museum of natural history established in Ohio."-"The largest
museum in Ohio; also considered as one of the finest natural history museums in North America."
#1 Western Reserve Historical
Society, "Cleveland's oldest cultural institution (founded in 1867)."- "The James A. Garfield National Historic Site memorial
library set the precedent for other Presidents to establish libraries in their names."
#1 Crawford Auto Aviation Museum,
"Named one of the top ten auto collections in the nation by Car Collector magazine."
#1 Kent State University Fashion
Museum,"One of the largest and finest costume collections in the nation,
#1 Cedar Point Amusement Park, "Best Amusement
Park in the World" by Amusement Today magazine.
#1 Cleveland Arcade, "The forerunner of today's modern indoor shopping
center and the largest building of its type in the world."
#1 NASA Glenn Visitors Center, "One of nine in the country
and one of only four with a visitor's center."
#1 Lake Erie, "The oldest, warmest, shallowest of all the Great Lakes.
The Walleye Fishing Capital of the World."
#1 Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, "One of America's best kept secrets"
"Where
nature, history, art and architecture all come together."
#1 Lake Farmpark,"Lake Farmpark's exhibits and programs have
been named best in the state of Ohio."
#1 Cleveland Metroparks Zoo,"Includes one of the largest primate collections in
the country"
#1 Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, "The 'one and only' scenic railroad to travel through the heart of the
Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area."
#1 The Cleveland Residents Have The Lowest Average Monthly Mortgage Rates ,
Chicago Title and Trust Company.
#1 One of the Best Places to Play Jazz in America , Down Beat Magazine
#1 Best Running
Path , Rocky River - Runner World Magazine
#1 America's No. 1 turnaround story. Named one of 10 great places to take a
hike in the big city. USA Today (September 2003)
#2 Shaker Square, "Second oldest planned suburban shopping center in
the country."
Many innovations recognized around the world had their genesis in Cleveland. Here are just a few of the
inventions created by Clevelanders:
First: U.S. college to admit students regardless of race, sex, creed or color (Oberlin
College)
First: African-American mayor of a major city (Carl Stokes) - 1967
First: Rapid-transit rail service from
airport to downtown.
First: The first NFL "Monday Night Footbal"
First: The Moondog Coronation Ball, the first "Rock
'n' Roll" concert - 1952
First: The phrase "Rock 'n' Roll" - Alan Freed - 1952
First: Public housing - Earnest Bohn
- 1960s
First: Municipal airport (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport) -1925 and air-traffic control tower - 1927
First: African-American Cultural Center (Karamu House) - 1915
First: U.S. newspaper for African-American (The Aliened
American) - William Howard Day - 1853
First: Free home delivery of mail and first mailman's uniform - Joseph Briggs -
1862
First: Electric Streetlight and electric streetcar - Charles F. Brush - 1879
First: Indoor shopping center (The
Arcade) - 1890
First: Ongoing forum for free speech (The City Club of Cleveland) - 1912
First: American-made standard
gasoline automobile - 1898 and American Diesel engine - 1913 - Alexander Winston.
First: Cleveland Indians - Charter team
of MLB's American League - 1901
First: Modern golf ball-Cobuern Haskell,Joseph Mitchell, Bertram Work-1899
First:
Whole-body scanner and x-ray machine - Dayton C. Miller (Case School of Applied Science) - 1896
A Top 10 Summer Vacation
Destination, msn.com (May 2004)
Named one of the 10 ten safest and culturally most fascinating cities to visit in the
U.S., Travel Smart Magazine (January 2004)
Named a Top 10 city for walking by The American Podiatric Medical Association,
www.msn.prevention.com (November 2003)
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<<< The Friendly Soul of Cleveland >>>
CLEVELAND:
Named 2nd Best City for Recreation in North America by PLACES RATED ALMANAC.
One of the World's Top 10 Hot Spots
for Travelers, from TRAVEL And LEISURE.
Cleveland rules the land in plenty of other things as well,
to name just a few -
Cleveland has a long history of tolerance, just check our time-line, we honor all.
Cleveland
Ranks Among The Top As Being The Most Generous City In The USA.
Cleveland: A City that has always been, > more
'HEART' then 'HEAD'.
Cleveland's backbone is much more than a "degree" , - it is a city of ordinary average
normal hard working folks with big hearts, who use commonsense - native good judgment - and a well-balanced approach
to life,- degrees were never necessary, and I pray that they never are - it was character {not education} that built
our city, and character "not education" is man's greatest need and man's greatest safeguard.
To give is to receive:
Cleveland, one of 6 of the most-generous city in America, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, which figured
out that we donate 9.4 cents of every discretionary dollar to charitable causes.
CLEVELAND & the UNITED
WAY -
The nation's first modern Community Chest was born in Cleveland, where a program
for allocating
campaign funds was developed.
Cleveland earned a national reputation for innovation in organized philanthropy. In
the early years, civic leaders organized agencies to address emerging social issues. Increasing specialization in fields
such as law, medicine, and the fine arts resulted in tremendous growth in private giving. The first sustained campaign
in the United States to raise funds for multiple charitable organizations regardless of religious sponsorship
occurred in Cleveland. The Cleveland Foundation, also created at this time, premiered the concept of the community foundation.
The first healthcare conversion foundation in the United States was established in Cleveland.
Cleveland
Child Health Association established as one of the most successful health and child welfare programs in the United States,
- and the list goes on ...
"People in the Greater Cleveland area have a history of generous giving. We have
raised more money in this diocese than any other (Catholic) Charities in the United States,'' said Mullen. - J.Thomas
Mullen, served as president and CEO of Catholic Charities in Cleveland.
The Cleveland Area: "The library capital
of America."
No less than a dozen local libraries and systems rank in the top 10 in their population categories,
according to Hennen's American Public Library Ratings.
The crown jewel, of course, is the Cleveland Public Library,
the third-largest public research institution in the country. It was one of the first libraries to open its shelves
to the public, one of the first to have a female director and the first to offer e-books to patrons.
Awake
& Wired: Degrees were never necessary in Cleveland, personal growth is, we are not interested in telling the world
that we "officially" possess knowledge with a "degree", love of learning and books were always one of our main interest
{see above}- we educate ourselves, - we care nothing for ranking - pedigree or degrees, although we honor them,
they do not mean anything at all, they do not make a person more human, or can they ever make one "love more" - we weigh
the man, not their title or credentials, that is why we are one of the most generous cities in America, if not
the most generous ...
Cleveland has been called a city of contradictions. Although a sprawling metropolis, it retains
the friendliness of a small town. Its modern population represents most of the world's major religions and at least 50 ethnic
groups. Cleveland, once considered an industrial, blue-collar city, has built an enviable reputation for its world-class
cultural,
educational and medical institutions.
Tourism is also a major local industry, as Cleveland receives approximately eight
million visitors annually. Recently Travel and Leisure magazine named Cleveland one of the top international visitor hotspots.
The Cleveland Indians, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and the world-renowned
Cleveland Orchestra are just a sampling of attractions that draw visitors to the area.
Culture
Clevelanders are also
enjoying the city's cultural renaissance. University Circle, on Cleveland's east side, is the cultural/educational center
of Northeast Ohio. This single square mile on Cleveland's East Side is often described as the greatest concentration of cultural
and educational institutions in the world--a modern-day Athens. It is the location of 75 institutions including: Severance
Hall, home of The Cleveland Orchestra;
The Cleveland Museum of Art; The Cleveland Museum of Natural History; University
Hospitals of Cleveland; Case Western Reserve University; The Cleveland Institute of Music; The Cleveland Institute of Art;
and The Children's Museum of Cleveland, to name just a few.
Live theatre is an integral part of the Cleveland experience.
Playhouse Square Center is
composed of five historic playhouses: Ohio, State, Palace, Allen and Hanna theatres. The
renovation
of these venues became the largest theatre renovation project in the world. With a seating capacity of over 10,000, Playhouse
Square attracts one million patrons a year, and is the nation's second-largest performing arts district. Just east of downtown
lies The Cleveland Play House. Founded in 1915, it is the country's longest running regional theatre, specializing in repertory
theater, children's theater, and new plays.
Recreation
Cleveland's Metroparks, nicknamed the "Emerald Necklace" is
the country's largest city parks system offering horseback riding, hiking, cycling, golfing plus one of the nation's best
zoos. Cuyahoga Valley National Park, located primarily in Summit County, south of the city, has over 125 miles of trails,
the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and a hiking/biking Tow Path trail along the Ohio & Erie Canal. No matter where you
are in Greater Cleveland, the great outdoors are just minutes away. With an annual catch of more than 25 million fish, Lake
Erie is considered "Walleye Capital of the World." Easy access to Lake Erie attracts boat owners and water sports enthusiasts.
Northeast Ohio is home to Cedar Point and Six
Flags amusement parks, and horse racing fans can enjoy Northfield Park and
Thistledown race tracks.
Nightlife
Cleveland's nightlife has vastly improved during the past few decades and now boasts
several niches of dining and entertainment venues. The restoration of the Flats, which became the hub of Cleveland's nightlife,
resulted in a slew of new restaurants and dance clubs, many with outdoor patios overlooking the Cuyahoga River. Where East
9th Street meets Lake Erie, you will find Cleveland's North Coast Harbor Area, home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and
Museum and the Great Lakes Science Center. The Gateway area's proximity to Jacobs Field and Gund Arena makes it a favorite
for sports fans, and the renovated buildings in the Historic Warehouse District make it the perfect place for many of the
city's trendy new restaurants. Overall, world-class culture and entertainment, a thriving economy and revitalized downtown
area, plus access to eminent health care and educational institutions make Cleveland an exciting place to live, work, and
play.
Top U.S. Broadband Town: CLEVELAND
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
12/23/05
- SURVEY -
New
ranking by the
London based Economist Intelligence Unit,
a research firm picked Cleveland as the
best American
city to live and put it in the
Top 10 for business travel ...
Cleveland, Ohio
"Good vibes"
# 1 City in the
USA
to live,
6th in the World,
{#1 in the continental U.S.}
for business travel.
{Business Travel}
1.
Vancouver, British Columbia
2. Calgary, Alberta
3. Toronto
4. Adelaide, Australia
5. Honolulu
6. CLEVELAND
7. Brisbane, Australia
8. Perth, Australia
9. Montreal
10. Melbourne, Australia
CLEVELAND: a
city with a HEART
as well as a Head -
CLEVELAND & the UNITED WAY -
The nation's first modern Community
Chest
was born in Cleveland, where a program
for allocating campaign funds was developed.
Cleveland earned a national
reputation for innovation in organized philanthropy. In the early years, civic leaders organized agencies to address emerging
social issues. Increasing specialization in fields such as law, medicine, and the fine arts resulted in tremendous growth
in private giving. The first sustained campaign in the United States to raise funds for multiple charitable organizations
regardless of religious sponsorship occurred in Cleveland. The Cleveland Foundation, also created at this time, premiered
the concept of the community foundation.
The first healthcare conversion foundation in the United States was established
in Cleveland.
Cleveland Child Health Association established as one of the most successful health and child welfare programs
in the United States, - and the list goes on ...
CLEVELAND: A city that is
one of the most generous
if not
the most generous city in the USA,
with the largest Catholic Charities
system In The World.
CLEVELAND: a city that loves to read and educate themselves.
Awake
& Wired: a city that believes in growth and self-discovery,
a city that weighs the Man and not their Title - see below
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The Cleveland Area: "The library capital of America."
No less than a dozen local libraries and systems
rank in the top 10 in
their population categories, according to Hennen's American Public
Library Ratings.
The
crown jewel, of course, is the Cleveland Public Library, one of the
largest public research institution in the country.
It was one of the first
libraries to open its shelves to the public, one of the first to have a
female director and
the first to offer e-books to patrons.
CLEVELAND: a city with Character.
Cleveland's backbone is a city of
ordinary average normal hard working folks with big hearts, who use commonsense - native good judgment - and a well-balanced
approach to life,- it was character {not education} that first built our city, and it is again character "not education" that
is man's greatest need and man's greatest safeguard ....
+Cleveland: The True Heart of America+
Visits to Cleveland
jumped nearly 42 percent {federal statistics} between 2003 and 2004 {more than others in the Great Lakes Midwest region} with
more than 102,000 international visitors coming here last year, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce,
and more are expected in 2005 , based on preliminary observations by the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Graeter Cleveland.
"Once they've seen L.A., Vegas, Orlando, Miami and New York, they want to see the True Heart of America," bureau spokesperson
has said.
"The clubs I tried [in the Warehouse District] matched the standards you'd expect in New York and
London."
The Metro, London, April 2002
The above is one of many articles {praises} that find Much More
to like in Cleveland that came in from various parts of England, German publications and Scotland in 2004 ...
Lets give them something More to talk about ...
<<< CLEVELAND:The New Future American City ...
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ethnic
neighborhoods, China Town, points of interest, entertainment districts, and much more, -
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