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Where did you hear that he's very interested? I've heard everything but that.

We're great at hanging on to the ball, I guess.

I thought we had 2 fumbles in that one game.

I've honestly never been mugged or "nearly mugged". In OTR or Downtown. Corryville or Clifton Heights. Perhaps it's because of my height? I don't know. Either I'm doing something right or I'm lucky. Also, I never had my car broken into...when I had a car. Tips or secrets? I couldn't tell you mine. I don't have any, other than to be alert at all times, and don't look like you're distracted. I do wear hoodies though. Perhaps people think I could pack something in them, so they don't approach me maliciously?

I heard that Terry from Terry's Turf Club is selling his business, but the restaurant/bar will continue as normal. Also, I believe Senate is one of his endeavors.

Looks like we're rooting for a Texas loss against Nebraska. A win against Pitt will put us up and over TCU. Both combined will likely put us into the NC game, as Florida and Alabama will give the other the boot from the NC game...most likely.

That's what I would consider sensationalism. Cincinnati's economy isn't solely based on P&G's success or consumer care products. Of course it would hurt, but that wouldn't change the enormous presence of Macy's, Kroger, UC, and many others as MAJOR employers.

Nice work. I'm always interested in photography from vantage points that will likely never been seen again.

My main defense to that statement is that people who live in Clifton often walk up the hill just to get to campus. I myself live in the Ludlow Business District, and walk the 15 minutes to the northwest corner of West Campus. Granted, it does depend on *where* your classes are primarily. Natch, DAAP students tend to live near Ludlow more than CCM students...although I know several of the later along upper Jefferson. I will also acknowledge that those of us who live near Ludlow *do* have more amenities available to us, so it makes living farther from campus easier to pull off. But the walk to Kroger from Inwood Village is only 10 minutes. Better lighting along Auburn would help ensure a higher level for safety for residents and passersby. As far as the bus stops, the 24 has a stop right on Auburn, up the hill from those units. That takes you along the eastern edge of West Campus, as well as the entire south side of East Campus. On the other end of Inwood Village, you have access to the 46 and the 78. No, the 17, 18, and 19 aren't within easy walking distance, but that's not really the point.

Wonderful!

^Well, certainly that was because of the volunteerism from pro-streetcar people as well as pro-rail people but not necessarily pro-streetcar. They'd be shooting themselves in the foot if they endorsed them. If the funding comes, the streetcar will be built. There's no need draw fine lines between proponents of slightly different future investment.

The shuttle comes right down McMillan past Auburn. Those living in McMillan Manor benefit from that, and they're even farther away. The difference is that they have a massive parking garage, so the incentive to ride is lower.

Subsidy.

^Great news, ink! When I left the City of Hamilton from being on co-op, green efforts were just starting to burgeon. Now it seems that even non-planning offices are on board with clean energy and sustainability projects. Can't wait to see this unfold. I believe they're either working on or recently finished green build incentives, but don't quote me on that.

I don't see why they can't be student housing units.

I'd like to see the a raised earnings tax put before public referendum. This is just horrible. ----------- METRO REORGANIZES ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF DUE TO BUDGET; 32 SALARIED POSITIONS AFFECTED BEGINNING TODAY http://www.go-metro.com/news/2009/nr38.html CINCINNATI – Metro is facing a $16+ million operating and capital shortfall for 2010 due to the recession, requiring difficult budget decisions including service reductions and possible fare increases by the end of the year. To address the budget crisis, Metro also is reorganizing its administrative staff to maximize productivity and efficiency. As a result, 32 salaried (non-union) employee positions are affected, beginning today. Specifically, the following employment actions are being taken: 12 full-time salaried employees were notified that their jobs will no longer be funded; their last day of work is today 9 part-time positions will no longer be funded; 7 of those positions are currently filled and the employees are being notified 2 full-time employees are voluntarily retiring by the end of the year 1 employee has voluntarily moved from full-time to part-time 1 full-time position has been downgraded a pay level 7 open full-time positions have been eliminated Due to the decrease in part-time positions, Metro’s bus information call center will no longer be open on Saturdays beginning in January, and the hours of the information booth at Government Square also will be shortened. These salaried employment actions are being taken regardless of the level of service reduction Metro makes to balance the 2010 budget. Metro has recommended a 12% service reduction with a fare increase proposal that must be approved by Cincinnati City Council before Nov. 20. Without the fare increase, Metro service will be cut 20%, effective Dec. 27, 2009. Cincinnati City Council’s approval of the fare increase (needed for the 12% service cut option) will save 55 union jobs for bus drivers and maintenance employees and almost 1 million rides for customers, compared to the 20% service reduction. “We’ve been working for months on a balanced package to address the huge 2010 budget shortfall while having the least impact on our customers. We’ve reduced costs, deferred capital purchases, reorganized our administrative staff. The final actions will be the proposed fare increases, if approved, and a service reduction,” said Marilyn Shazor, Metro’s CEO. “This is a painful time for our customers and our employees. We hope that the new year will bring a turnaround in the economy that allows us to offer more to the community, not less.” Budget background: Metro is facing a $16.8 million operating and capital shortfall in 2010 due to the recession. About half of Metro’s budget comes from the City of Cincinnati’s earnings tax. The city currently projects a $6.6 million reduction in Metro’s 2010 revenue. Ridership and fare revenue are down significantly due to the recession. Funding from the State of Ohio is also down. Metro has cut overhead expenses significantly for 2010, and layoffs of both union and salaried employees are part of the service reduction and budget implementation. Metro is a non-profit public service of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, providing about 22 million rides per year in Greater Cincinnati.

^Great news! I know that they were close to closing a deal on the old Fresh space, but that building has some serious problems (which is probably why there are no more street-level tenants), and the building owner isn't tending to them. I do believe that they're looking into a location in NKY too. I won't say more than that until I know that it's all right to open the hatch.

^I can in a couple days. I somehow purchased the wrong version of Adobe CS4. So I need my Illustrator installed first. Sure, I could do that.

Still wondering why it's being held in Price Hill, when the neighborhood won't even have a connection to even the next three phases of the streetcar. I'd also like to see a bit more effort put into the streetcar banners. I'm not really knocking your efforts (I think it's great that you take time at all to do them.) Maybe it's the designer in me, but typeface choice, placement, and spacing really go a long way. I guess the giant S throws me off a bit too. But do believe that I thank you for putting in the time.

Oh, believe me--I know! There were two box lunches left late in the day. I pounced.

I was there too. In fact, I was in a group with ink. I'm too tired to talk about it tonight though. Maybe tomorrow. ;)

I believe I actually mentioned how it would enhance the casino site...

This is the kind of anecdotal information I needed in order to support the redevelopment of the Metropole. Thank you for that.

Oh, believe me. I think that there should already be concentrated development around UT. I was only speaking about RTC in terms of a light rail stop in the future...because I see that is being the only other use for that thing, other than what we've been discussing for Greyhound. Not sure if this is corollary, but the Greyhound terminal where it is could be an asset when/if the casino is built at BC. A streetcar connection at BC would also create an interesting linkage. Either there or at RTC, which is already going to happen with Phase I. So, either way.

The problem I see is that if you encourage Greyhound to vacate their current building for RTC, what happens when we want to use RTC for another use (light rail or others)? Would Greyhound then be out to dry, wasting the building that they currently have? In my opinion, that would make it prone to demolition.