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Google Transit

Sat, 17 May 2008 15:17:52 -0400

RTA will soon join cities around the world that have teamed up with Google to provide on-the-spot assistance with public tranportation.

http://www.google.com/transit

Follow up to April Midtown Brews: Mighty Blue: The Great Lakes Basin Compact

Sat, 17 May 2008 14:39:42 -0400

From Marnie Urso, Audubon Ohio and guest for the April Midtown Brews forum on the Great Lakes Basin Water Compact:

1) Compact Wins Final Approval; Some Observations, And A Reassurance From The DNR

Wednesday, May 14, 2008, The Political Environment blog by James Rowen

The Great Lakes Compact was approved by the Assembly late Wednesday on a 92-1 vote, meaning it passed both houses with only single "no" votes in each, and will be signed by Gov. Jim Doyle.

Our friend, Ed Hauser get's more press

Sat, 17 May 2008 12:07:24 -0400

Boys

Fri, 16 May 2008 21:38:22 -0400

Will I ever understand the male species? I know that I share some of the same aggressive tendencies, so who knows where I fall in terms of classification. I know that I will get no sympathy for my sympathy for Terrence Hough, the firefighter who took the lives of three people last summer over loud noise. If I kept a loaded gun in my house, who knows what I might do on my bad days.

No bill from Fred Nance

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:41:49 -0400

Some people just must have too much money.

Fred Nance of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey hasn’t submitted a bill yet to Cuyahoga County for his work on the $900 million deal for a medical mart and convention center. He’s the county’s lawyer on these matters.

O'Malley & the Deal that led to downfall

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:43:25 -0400

I walked into the City Council hearing room in mid-2001, to find one-time Mayor Michael White’s nemesis Pat O’Malley sitting with a number of suits in a nearly empty room. O’Malley was the County Recorder at the time.

Having known O’Malley as a once progressive/aggressive Council member and foe of Mayor Michael White, it made for an amusing sight for me. I asked him pointedly what he was doing sitting there with a team of suits. I suspected nothing good.

RENT Party

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:07:40 -0400

Start: 2008/05/17 - 11:00am

End: 2008/05/17 - 8:00pm

Celebrate knowledge with music, poetry and a wealth of reading choices.

THIS SATURDAY, May 17th--AFTER SHOPPING FOR BODY FOOD AT THE WEST SIDE MARKET--SHOP FOR MIND FOOD!!!

First Things First

Fri, 16 May 2008 07:51:26 -0400

If Cleveland Metroparks continues to expand into the city of Cleveland, the safety of the good people in these neighborhods must be of paramount concern. This is evident from the horrendous attack this week at West Creek, along with residents' concerns previously voiced in Slavic Village. Vandalism at Washington Park Golf Course has been addressed, but personal safety far outweighs property concerns.

Fighting Dinosaurs? Lead Poisoning and Urban Redevelopment

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:07:29 -0400

If these are average Clevelanders, living in older urban neighborhoods like around University Circle their entire lives, they have been lead poisoned, perhaps severely. Thursday morning, May 22nd, join 100s of NEOs leaders concerned with our community's health, intelligence, safety and economy meeting at the Cleveland Natural History Museum for a free breakfast, keynote discussion and breakout sessions about lead poisoning and urban redevelopment. I guarantee you will leave this brief event with a completely realigned understanding of the core barriers to the success of our urban neighborhoods, leading to better planning for a healthy, effective region in the future.

Any Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaners in Cleveland?

Wed, 14 May 2008 23:42:00 -0400

Hopefully after this week I will be able to put my sweaters and other wool clothes away until next fall. I have a large pile of items ready to go to the dry cleaner but I know the perchloroethelene most dry cleaners use is bad for the environment and bad for my family. What are the alternatives? I have already reduced the number of dry clean only garments in my wardrobe, but many vintage items require dry cleaning.

The Pansy: The official flower of the Independent Green Republic of East Cleveland?

Wed, 14 May 2008 23:01:56 -0400

I will soon be planting my garden in East Cleveland. There are many varieties of herbs, vegetables, annuals, perenials, trees and shrubs that I would like to include. My yard is a clean slate. There is no sign of any past plantings with the exception of an evergreen by the front porch that must be at least 50 years old.

Green Cleveland

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:32:53 -0400

This certainly has been a perfect spring for flowering trees, still exploding with color all over the near East Side. Here are some views at Lakeview Cemetery, where the plantings are exceptional any time of year, and especially about now. Check it out!

THE DISADVANTAGED TRIANGLE SOLUTION! MORE ASPHALT!

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:14:58 -0400

Clearly University Circle wheels are squeaking and the PD has agreed to be an unquestioning amplifier. A couple weeks ago there was a spate of articles/editorials and then readers were given a break, but now the pd is back at it…”We got to have it- that Opportunity Corridor- we just gotta." After all, “important people” want it.

Which Ward would you consolidate first?

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:14:53 -0400

Reform NOW!

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:01:06 -0400

Can we lead a citizen charge to clean our house by making Kathleen Barber County Executive?