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Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Browns ownership proposes a 50/50 funding plan for domed stadium
In a lengthy item on the team's website that few will read and even fewer will understand (hand raised), the Browns unveiled their proposed for funding a new domed stadium in Brook Park. The stadium will cost $2.4 billion. Haslam Sports Group, which owns the Browns, wants the public to pay half the base amount. Private money would cover the other $1.2 billion plus any overruns. The public money would come from the city, the county, and the state. A separate item from Daryl Ruiter of 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland mentions something the team's article does not. The team believes it has until June 30 to secure funding in order to break ground in the first three months of 2026. The team's current lease expires after the 2028 season. Speaking to Ruiter and other reporters, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said that, while a renovation of the team's current stadium is possible, it's not preferred. '[A] renovation is much easier for us,' he said. 'It takes a lot less of our money. It is a lot less headache, et cetera. I don't think it's the right thing to do. If I was going to be shortsighted, I could say, well 15, 20 years, that's [the next generation's] problem. Let them figure it out, but I don't think that's the right thing to do. I think the renovation is a short-term fix.' Haslam added that the NFL has suggested that the draft would return to Cleveland and be held on the city's lakefront if the domed stadium is built. The project still has two impediments. First, the public mood continues to swing against giving taxpayer money to billionaires. If any of the funding plan ends up on a ballot, it will likely fail. Second, litigation is pending regarding whether the Haslams can move the team out of Cleveland, given the terms of the Art Modell Law, which was passed after the original Browns moved to Baltimore.
Fox News
26-01-2025
- Automotive
- Fox News
Crooks can't steal this motorcycle that hides in plain sight
Imagine walking down a busy city street surrounded by the usual urban clutter — graffiti-covered walls, chained bicycles and various pieces of street furniture. Among these familiar sights, you might pass by what appears to be a nondescript telecom signal box. But with the push of a button, this unassuming object transforms into a fully functional motorcycle. Welcome to the world of the Nomoto, a revolutionary concept by designer Joey Ruiter that challenges our perception of urban transportation. The Nomoto, short for "No moto here, buddy," is a remarkable electric motorcycle concept that blurs the line between vehicle and urban infrastructure. When parked, it looks like nothing more than a graffiti-covered metal box, seamlessly blending into its surroundings. This camouflage serves a dual purpose. It's an artistic statement about urban design and a practical solution to bike theft. The genius of the Nomoto lies in its transformation. At the touch of a button, the seemingly immobile box rises up on wheels, ready to ride. The design eliminates the need for a kickstand because the bodywork lowers itself to sit flush with the ground when parked. A drop-down cover reveals the handlebars, while flip-up covers on the front and rear boxes provide small storage areas. While the Nomoto's primary appeal is its unique aesthetic, it's not just for show. The bike is a fully functional electric scooter, albeit a basic one. It features stealthy headlight and brake light arrangements, though it appears to lack mirrors and indicators. Joey Ruiter is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of design. Known for his minimalistic approach, Ruiter strips products down to their essence, reimagining ordinary objects in extraordinary ways. His portfolio includes a 215-horsepower watercraft and the Snoped, an upright single-track snow bike with stark, boxy bodywork. Ruiter's work often polarizes opinion, and he wouldn't have it any other way. "I don't mind if somebody doesn't like my work," he says. "I think the polarization makes it fun." The Nomoto embodies this philosophy, challenging our expectations of what a motorcycle should look like and how it should function in an urban environment. The Nomoto represents a bold reimagining of urban transportation. It's a testament to the power of creative design to solve practical problems while challenging our perceptions. While it may never see mass production, the Nomoto serves as an inspiring example of how thinking outside the box — or, in this case, inside a very unusual box — can lead to innovative solutions for city living. Would you feel comfortable riding a motorcycle that looks completely invisible when parked, trading traditional motorcycle aesthetics for ultimate urban stealth? Let us know what you think by writing us at For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Follow Kurt on his social channels Answers to the most asked CyberGuy questions: New from Kurt: Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
