Milutin Milankovic Bust dedication in Serbian Cultural Garden

The Serbian Cultural Garden in Cleveland continues to grow. A new bust of Milutin Milankovic was dedicated on Sunday August 20th in the Serbian Cultural Garden.  His Grace Bishop Irinej and Fr. Dragoslav Kosic officiated at the dedication.

Bishop Irinej and Alex Machaskee

Milutin Milankovic was a Serbian mathematician, astronomer, climatologist, geophysicist, civil engineer and popularizer of science. Milankovic gave two fundamental contributions to global science. The first contribution is the "Canon of the Earth’s Insolation", which characterizes the climates of all the planets of the Solar system.

The second contribution is the explanation of Earth's long-term climate changes caused by changes in the position of the Earth in comparison to the Sun, now known as Milankovitch cycles. This explained the ice ages occurring in the geological past of the Earth, as well as the climate changes on the Earth which can be expected in the future.


Photos and video of the Milutin Milankovic Bust ceremony

Asian Highlands groundbreaking at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Dan Hanson was on site for the groundbreaking of the new Asian Highlands exhibit at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

The area will open in Summer 2018 and will be home to the Zoo’s Amur Leopard, snow leopard, red pandas and takin.

 Central Chinese influenced architecture and other elements of Asian culture will be incorporated.

 After a quick look at the future space the gold shovels were grabbed and the groundbreaking commenced.

More from the new Asian Highlands exhibit at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Where the Asian Highlands exhibit animals come from

Chris Kuhar, Executive Director of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo spoke at the groundbreaking of the new Asian Highlands exhibit at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

 The area will open in summer 2018 and will be home to the Zoo’s Amur leopard, snow leopard, red pandas and takin.

Dr. Kuhar said the animals all live in medium to high altitudes.  The Snow Leopard is from Western China, the Red Pandas from more Central China and the Amur Leopard from the Eastern coastal regions.

More from the new Asian Highlands exhibit at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

Evolution of zoos – Let the animals do what the animals do. Chris Kuhar

Cleveland Metroparks Board of Park Commissioners Chair Bruce G. Rinker spoke at the groundbreaking of the new Asian Highlands exhibit at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

 The area will open in Summer 2018 and will be home to the Zoo’s Amur leopard, snow leopard, red pandas and takin.

 He introduced Chris Kuhar, Executive Director of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.  Dr. Kuhar said the next exhibit will highlight some of the most endangered species from Asia.  It will do what’s best for the animals and provide complex environments.

 Let the animals do what the animals do.

More from the new Asian Highlands exhibit at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Zoos around the world have a responsibility – Bruce Rinker

Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian Zimmerman told of the Zoo’s new tagline “Securing the Future of Wildlife” and then introduced Cleveland Metroparks Board of Park Commissioners Chair Bruce G. Rinker who spoke at the groundbreaking of the new Asian Highlands exhibit at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

The area will open in Summer 2018 and will be home to the Zoo’s Amur leopard, snow leopard, red pandas and takin.  Rinker spoke of the responsibility that zoos around the world have and how Cleveland is leading the way.

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Solar eclipse at VASJ HS in Cleveland

Great Lakes Geek Dan Hanson went back to his high school alma mater Villa Angela St Joseph HS in Cleveland for a solar eclipse watch event.

He spoke with VASJ Physics and Astronomy teacher Lucy Kulbago who explained the eclipse, the events of the day and the interest of students in science.

He then looked at some of the various ways to view the eclipse – telescope projection, pin hole devices, special glasses and so on.

See more from the solar eclipse at VASJ

Kosovo Men’s Choir in Serbian Cultural Garden in Cleveland

The Kosovo Men’s Choir performed several selections in front of the icon of St. Sava in the Serbian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.  This was at a dedication ceremony of the bust of Serbian scientist Milutin Milankovic in the Serbian Cultural Garden.

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Reformed School Choir of Pecs, Hungary tours Cleveland Garden

The Reformed School Choir of Pecs, Hungary is currently comprised of forty teenaged members and six adult teachers.  The choir travels in various parts of Hungary and to Hungarians living in the diaspora throughout the year. This is the first time that they performed in North America.

 The choir dedicated this performance to commemorating and celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. 

Before their evening performance at the First Hungarian Reformed Church they toured the Hungarian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio. 

Of course this included the obligatory selfies. 

Hungarians in Cleveland

Finale - Reformed School Choir of Pecs, Hungary in Cleveland

The Reformed School Choir of Pecs, Hungary toured the Hungarian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio and then performed 3 short pieces.

The choir travels in various parts of Hungary and to Hungarians living in the diaspora throughout the year. This is the first time that they performed in North America.

This is the last piece of the performance in the Hungarian Cultural Garden.


Hungarians in Cleveland

Reformed School Choir of Pecs, Hungary in Cleveland

The Reformed School Choir of Pecs, Hungary toured the Hungarian Cultural Garden in Cleveland Ohio and then performed 3 short pieces.

The choir travels in various parts of Hungary and to Hungarians living in the diaspora throughout the year. This is the first time that they performed in North America.

This is the first 2 pieces of the performance in the Hungarian Cultural Garden.

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Vietnamese Cultural Garden in Cleveland Cleanup for One World Day

A hard-working crew spent time in the beautiful weather on Saturday getting work done in the Vietnamese Cultural Garden preparing for One World Day which will be Sunday August 27 from 11 AM to 7PM.

Four leaders of the Vietnamese Cultural Garden: President - Gia Hoa Ryan, Vice President - Oanh Loi-Powell, Legal Counsel - Atty Joseph P. Meissner, and Secretary - Michael Powell, raked up branches and debris from the entire area, hard-edged and added 20 bags of mulch to the flower bed.

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2017 Glenville Parade

The annual Glenville Parade took place on Saturday August 12, 2017 to kick off the Glenville Community Festival. The annual Glenville Parade and Festival is led by Cleveland Councilman Jeff Johnson.

The Parade was about an hour long but we did not include the politicians (numerous Mayoral, Council and Judicial candidates). This is near the beginning of the parade on East 105 just past Superior. 

Photos and more from the 2017 Glenville Parade 

Current state and future of City Club of Cleveland

Dan Moulthrop, CEO of the City Club of Cleveland, spoke at the Rotary Club of Cleveland meeting on August 10, 2017 at Windows on the River.  

Dan told how the City Club has a large and growing membership and more meetings and events than ever.  There are also plans for a City Club in the Mahoning Valley and maybe other places. 

City Club of Cleveland and Freedom of Speech since 1912

Dan Moulthrop, CEO of the City Club of Cleveland, spoke at the Rotary Club of Cleveland meeting on August 10, 2017 at Windows on the River.  Dan told how freedom of speech can be messy and hard.

The City Club started in 1912 and in 1915 was challenged when a scheduled German speaker was protested against after the sinking of the Lusitania.

He mentioned issues with Socialist speakers and controversial people such as George Wallace in the 1960’s.

Milo Yiannopoulos at the City Club of Cleveland?

Dan Moulthrop, CEO of the City Club of Cleveland, spoke at the Rotary Club of Cleveland meeting on August 10, 2017 at Windows on the River.

Dan spoke about how freedom of speech can be messy and hard.

He said he was asked about inviting the controversial Milo Yiannopoulos who was permanently banned from Twitter to speak at the City Club.  This was his response.

Corey Lewandowski, Free Speech and the City Club of Cleveland

Dan Moulthrop, CEO of the City Club of Cleveland, spoke at the Rotary Club of Cleveland meeting on August 10, 2017 at Windows on the River. 

Dan told of the recent speech given by former Donald Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski and all the ramifications of that event re freedom of speech and our current political climate.  

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City Club’s Dan Moulthrop at Rotary Club of Cleveland

Dan Moulthrop, CEO of the City Club of Cleveland, spoke at the Rotary Club of Cleveland meeting on August 10, 2017 at Windows on the River. 

After his introduction he congratulated the Rotary Club of Cleveland and its work and compared the long history of the City Club and the Rotary. 

Does the City Club of Cleveland lean left politically?

Dan Moulthrop, CEO of the City Club of Cleveland, spoke at the Rotary Club of Cleveland meeting on August 10, 2017 at Windows on the River.

He was asked if the City Club leans left politically and if it would be different in more conservative cities like Dayton or Cincinnati.

 Moulthrop gave the history and philosophy of the City Club of Cleveland stressing that they don’t take sides but admitted that the current membership is probably more left leaning.

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Debates at the City Club of Cleveland

Dan Moulthrop, CEO of the City Club of Cleveland, spoke at the Rotary Club of Cleveland meeting on August 10, 2017 at Windows on the River.

He was asked about having debates at thy City Club and told about candidate debates and an Al Sharpton story.

Ukrainian Embroidery

Uliana explained the beautiful dresses and other items from Ukraine at the Ukrainian Festival at Pokrova Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in Parma (suburb of Cleveland) Ohio.

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Ohio Celtic Festival August 11-13 Win Free Tickets

On August 11th, 12th and 13th the Annual Ohio Celtic Festival will take place at Classic Park in Eastlake, OH. The festival features an impressive line-up of more than 150 Irish musicians, singers, bagpipe bands, dancers and other entertainers from across the US, Ireland and around the world.
The festival has something for everyone, including Celtic merchants selling hand-crafted jewelry, pottery and embroidered fashions plus a Princess cosplay show.

This year's festival features one of the most exciting musical line-ups to date, a full complement of Celtic and American foods, and a wide selection of beverages anchored by Guinness beer stations. The park will pulse with the music of the Off Kilter, The Fenians, The American Rogues, The Gothard Sisters, Emmet Cahill, Makem & Clancy, Keith Harkin and more.

The N.E.Ohio music scene will be well represented by super talented performers including The New Barleycorn, Brigid's Cross, No Strangers Here, Mossy Moran, Mad Macs plus internationally acclaimed schools of dance and award-winning marching bands.

The Ohio Celtic Festival will take place at Classic Park in Eastlake, OH. Festival hours are Friday 5:00 pm to 11:30 pm. On Saturday, Noon to 11:30 pm. On Sunday, everyone who brings two non–perishable food items for the local food bank between 10 am and Noon will receive free admission. Festival closes at 8:00 pm on Sunday.

Enter to win a pair of free tickets to the Ohio Celtic Festival

Most visited ethnic groups

The Top 5 groups with the most visitors in July 2017 on ClevelandPeople.Com were: Slovak, Indian, Italian, Slovenian and Irish.

Always fascinates me.

Computers Assisting People back online

Computers Assisting People, aka CAP Inc., is a 501(c)3 non-profit Cleveland Ohio corporation.

Long before the term "digital divide" became ubiquitous, CAP volunteers were working to bring the life-changing power of technology to all the people of Cleveland and beyond.

Earlier in the year the CAP website was shit down by a DDOS attack.  Now, finally, we are back online with a somewhat rudimentary html website (as opposed to our fancy WordPress site)

The new CAP website

Warsaw Uprising Remembered

On the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising we pay tribute to the participants of the Warsaw Uprising living in the United States and those who are no longer with us. Please accept our gratitude for your fight for the independence of Poland and your efforts to liberate Warsaw. 

Thank you for teaching the next generations of Poles living abroad the lessons of patriotism and for conveying the historical truth about our homeland's past.

Maciej Golubiewski
Consul General of the Republic of Poland in New York and the team 

We remember!

Ozzy Rules

My 9 year old cousin is learning electric guitar.  But it's not the chords and strumming to folk songs you might expect. 

The first 2 songs he is learning and played for me are Black Sabbath's Iron Man and Ozzy Osborne's Crazy Train!  

One cool little kid.