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I have know idea what the PD said or do not say. Just stating what several people told me personally. (You're new here - I worked at CSU for several years)

And he was serious? It was actually a joke. He has been scrutinized in Miami papers for introducing Isiah Thomas as Isiah Thompson just a few weeks ago. The staff i know who were there did not think it was a joke.

That is the best news I've heard all year. Is the PD going to question the voting process? I hope the County Commissioners were not involved in the process.

The new president said "California State University" in his welcome speech to the university.... with a $400,000 paycheck.

Recent Senate Votes Confirmation of Christopher R. Hill to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq - Vote Confirmed (73-23, 3 Not Voting) The Senate confirmed Christopher Hill to be the Ambassador to Iraq. Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Recent House Votes COPS Improvements Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (342-78, 12 Not Voting) The House authorized this five-year, $1.8 billion bill funding the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Guess what - back in. See you tomorrow

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In.

Here is the Time article: Monday, Mar. 09, 2009 The 10 Major Newspapers That Will Either Fold or Go Digital Next By 24/7 Wall St. Over the last few weeks, the newspaper industry has entered a new period of decline. The parent of the papers in Philadelphia declared bankruptcy as did the Journal Register chain. The Rocky Mountain News closed and the Seattle Post Intelligencer, owned by Hearst, will almost certainly close or only publish online. Hearst has said it will also close The San Francisco Chronicle if it cannot make massive cuts at the paper. The most recent rumor is that the company will fire half of the editorial staff. That action still may not be enough to make the property profitable. 24/7 Wall St. has created its list of the ten major daily papers that are most likely to fold or shut their print operations and only publish online. The properties were chosen based on the financial strength of their parent companies, the amount of direct competition that they face in their markets, and industry information on how much money they are losing. Based on this analysis, it is possible that eight of the fifty largest daily newspapers in the United States could cease publication in the next eighteen months. (Read: "The Race for a Better Read") 10. The Cleveland Plain Dealer is in one of the economically weakest markets in the country. Its parent, Advance Publications, has already threatened to close its paper in Newark. Employees gave up enough in terms of concessions to keep the paper open. Advance, owned by the Newhouse family, is carrying the burden of its paper plus Conde Nast, its magazine group which is losing advertising revenue. The Plain Dealer will be shut or go digital by the end of next year. — Douglas A. McIntyre * http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1883785,00.html Copyright © 2009 Time Inc.

Cleveland Leader: Time.com Names Cleveland Plain Dealer One of Next 10 Newspapers Likely to Fold or Go Digital Submitted by Leader Staff on March 9, 2009 - 9:34am. The original epicenter of the toxic subprime loan industry fallout and subsequent foreclosure crisis, Cleveland continues to face tough economic times. Cleveland's lone remaining daily newspaper, The Cleveland Plain Dealer, faces similarly harsh economic conditions and is struggling to survive. In an article published Monday, Time.com writers predict that the PD will be one of the next ten major newspapers to either fold or digital in the next year. Circulation and ad sales are down, and they've been continually cutting back the actual number of printed pages in the paper for awhile now. Staff has been slashed, and raising the price to an appalling $0.75 per day hasn't done much to help matters either. The Plain Dealer is so desperate to stay afloat that in January they even announced they were looking to rent out parking and office space in its Superior Ave. and E. 18th building. The future of the PD is not looking very bright. Time writer Douglas A. McIntyre warned: The Cleveland Plain Dealer is in one of the economically weakest markets in the country. Its parent, Advance Publications, has already threatened to close its paper in Newark. Employees gave up enough in terms of concessions to keep the paper open. Advance, owned by the Newhouse family, is carrying the burden of its paper plus Conde Nast, its magazine group which is losing advertising revenue. The Plain Dealer will be shut or go digital by the end of next year. Founded in 1842, the Plain Dealer has a long history in Cleveland. It has outlasted every other major daily paper in this city, gulping up and pushing out competitors over the years. If McIntyre is right in his predictions, it's reign may soon be coming to an end, forcing the PD to close up shop for good or duke it out in the extremely competitive online news market. http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/9233

Sneak Peek of The Greenhouse Tavern’s Menu MARCH 7, 2009 – 11:24 AM Although our opening is taking a bit longer than originally expected we will be serving food (on the street) in the month of March. Chef Sawyer is back in the kitchen for a one time event and will be serving some fantastic foods for you on the mean, lean, streets of Cleveland. Stay tuned.

For more information contact: Cleveland City Council Katherine Bulava, Communications Director (216) 857-7362 Councilman Brancatelli Featured in New York Times Sunday Magazine Cleveland City Council continually works to Break the Cycle of Foreclosure and Abandonment On March 8, 2009, the cover of the New York Times Sunday Magazine will feature a photo of Councilman Tony Brancatelli, Ward 12, as an introduction to the magazine’s cover story on Cleveland’s experience with foreclosure, progression toward recovery from the epidemic, steps being taken and warning flags being flown to prevent a second wave of foreclosures. The story, written by acclaimed author Alex Kotlowitz, creates a vivid picture of the human aspect of the struggle against foreclosure and its residual effects and highlights the efforts of Councilman Brancatelli, Councilman Jay Westbrook and Cleveland Housing Court Judge Raymond Pianka to Break the Cycle of Foreclosure and Abandonment. It also points out that people across the country, including national and international media, are looking to Cleveland to see how to deal with foreclosure, which has swept the nation. While the story paints sometimes grim, yet realistic picture of Cleveland, it also stresses the real work being done and tells the story of several Clevelanders that have stood firm and made an impact in their neighborhood and on their street because they care. Among those is a story of 81 year old Ada Flores, who takes good care of her property and diligently watches over and reports any activity in the vacant properties surrounding her. Another story is of local store owner Jerome Jackson, who is slowing buying up and revitalizing the vacant properties around his store. Councilman Brancatelli, who represents Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood, is quoted in the magazine saying that Cleveland is “one of the most resilient communities in the country. People are rolling up their sleeves and working.” The New York Times coverage furthers Cleveland City Council’s goal of continually increasing awareness of the foreclosure issue and the City’s need for more resources, while highlighting the work that is being done. “We have a wonderful community and working together with residents, stakeholders, business and government will make a difference,” said Councilman Brancatelli. “We have to keep fighting and keep making people outside of Cleveland aware of our reality so that we may capture the resources we need to successfully Break the Cycle of Abandonment.” Since the start of the current term in January 2006, Cleveland City Council has focused on the foreclosure crisis and the resulting presence of vacant and abandoned properties in the City of Cleveland. Cleveland City Council’s efforts to Break the Cycle of Abandonment include a four step, holistic approach, addressing Detection, Prevention, Maintenance and Blight Elimination, and Redevelopment. In February 2008, Council’s Initiative was highlighted in a day-long forum on foreclosure held for the presidential candidates. Numerous national and international media pieces have also shed light on the battle against foreclosure. Each and every Cleveland neighborhood is affected by the problem of vacant and abandoned properties. Cleveland City Council is committed to working with community leaders and all Clevelanders toward a solution that addresses the needs of the residents of these neighborhoods and makes Cleveland a place people choose to live, work, learn and play. The New York Times March 6, 2009 Sunday Magazine article “All Boarded Up” can be found here. More information on Slavic Village is available at: www.slavicvillage.org Information on an important Re-imagining Cleveland Initiative that progressively looks at next steps in Breaking the Cycle can be found here: http://www.cudc.kent.edu/ by clicking on “Re-Imagining a More Sustainable Cleveland” ###

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Jewish Community Federation lays off 25, faces nearly $3 million shortfall Posted by Margaret Bernstein/Plain Dealer Reporter March 07, 2009 08:15AM Facing declining endowments and donations, the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland laid off 25 people Thursday and announced plans to trim $600,000 from its operating expenses. In a letter e-mailed Friday to donors, federation officials explained that layoffs were their only choice, with this year's budget facing a shortfall of nearly $3 million. More at cleveland.com http://www.cleveland.com

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Recent Senate Votes Confirmation of Hilda L. Solis, to be Secretary of Labor - Vote Confirmed (80-17, 2 Not Voting) The Senate confirmed Hilda Solis to be Secretary of Labor. Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (61-37, 1 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat in the House of Representatives. Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Recent House Votes Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 - Vote Passed (245-178, 8 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would fund government programs through September 30, 2009. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Oh, and I completely disagree - or am not convinced - the DOT/FHWA thread should have been merged with this thread. Moving on... *************************************** DOT 26-09 Contact: Jill Zuckman, Tel.: (202) 366-4570 Thursday, March 5, 2009 Vice President Biden, U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood, Miami Mayor Diaz Announce Availability of $8.4 Billion in Public Transportation Investments Miami Intermodal Center Cited as Model for Investment Miami, Fla. – Vice President Joe Biden, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, and Miami Mayor Manny Diaz today announced the availability of $8.4 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to states and local transportation authorities to repair and build America’s public transportation infrastructure. The announcement took place at the future site of the Miami Intermodal Center, which is slated to serve as a 21st century hub for all types of mass transit. “What’s happening here in Miami, we have happening all over America. Resources are being put to work not only creating jobs now – but also investing in the future. A future that strengthens our transit system, makes us more energy efficient and increases safety,” said Vice President Joe Biden. “With this recovery package, we will be creating jobs, saving jobs, and putting money in people’s pockets. And with these resources, we’ll not only be rebuilding roads and bridges and schools, we’ll be building new transit centers like this one. And that means we’ll be rebuilding America.” “Investments in public transportation put people to work, but they also get people to work in a way that moves us towards our long term goals of energy security and a better quality of life,” said Secretary LaHood. “That is why transit funding was included in the ARRA and why we think it is a key part of America’s transportation future.” The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) currently plans to use $2.1 million in ARRA transit funds to relocate an aging Miami Greyhound Terminal from its existing isolated location to become an integral part of the $1.7 billion intermodal center, where it will make connections between all modes of transportation, including transit buses, commuter rail, intercity rail, and airport shuttles. The U.S. Department of Transportation has already committed $540 million in federally financed loans, about one-third of the total cost, for the intermodal center, which is proceeding on time and on budget. The U.S. Department of Transportation will monitor state compliance and track job creation. The projects will be web-posted for the public to see with information on projects accessible at www.recovery.gov. ###

Dear Moderators - Since there are so many of you now, is it possible you tell someone when you move their post to another thread so they don't think there is some sort of Urban Ohio conspiracy - Thanks. You rock!!!

Ugh! Busy month, with the Film Fest and Census training. My answer is the same as peabody's,

MMPI: Convention Center Foundation Strong enough for Medical Mart CLEVELAND -- The foundation underneath the Cleveland Convention Center is solid enough to support the hoped-for Medical Mart project. MMPI, the project's planners, prefer the Convention Center site. Their own engineering studies concluded the foundation was sound enough to build on. They claim that could save millions in construction costs and make the site cheaper than a Tower City location. County Commissioners hired Osborn Engineering to review the MMPI study. They did that to address concerns raised by Mayor Frank Jackson. Osborn will announce its findings after Thursday's commission meeting. But two sources tell Channel 3's Tom Beres the report will confirm the foundation is sturdy enough to build on. MMPI is expressing impatience with Cleveland's often slow and cumbersome political process. It's concerned other cities may get a similar project off the ground first. Commissioners will not make a final "official" choice of the Convention Center site until after March 10. That's when Forest City takes its revised proposal to put the project behind Tower City to MMPI's brain trust in Chicago. Forest City claims the project can be $26 million cheaper at its site than at the Convention Center location. MMPI has called Forest City's proposal undoable and unrealistic. © 2009 WKYC-TV

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Browns trade Kellen Winslow to Tampa Bay BEREA -- The Cleveland Browns have traded tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for undisclosed draft picks. "The Cleveland Browns thank Kellen for his contributions to this organization over the past five years," said Browns General Manager George Kokinis in a press release. "We appreciate his passion for the game and wish him success in Tampa Bay. The draft picks we have obtained through this deal will give us greater flexibility as we look to infuse more talent and create competition and depth on this football team." The Browns selected Winslow with the sixth overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. In his five years in Cleveland, he played in 44 games, recording 219 receptions for 2,459 yards and 11 touchdowns. In 2006, he caught 89 passes for 875 yards and 3 touchdowns, and in 2007 he went to the Pro Bowl after catching 82 passes for 1,106 yards and 5 touchdowns. He played in 10 games in 2008, catching 43 passes for 428 yards and 3 touchdowns. © 2009 WKYC-TV

Recent Senate Votes American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Vote Agreed to (60-38, 1 Not Voting) The Senate agreed to the conference report of this stimulus bill, sending it to the President. Sen. George Voinovich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Recent House Votes American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (246-183, 1 Present, 3 Not Voting) The House gave final approval to this stimulus bill. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio