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July 2007

A Greener Future
Posted Monday, July 9
By the year 2030, electricity won't pollute and Americans will commute to work on light rail - that's Bradley Collins' vision. Collins heads up the American Solar Energy Society. He's here for the group's national conference this week. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy reports on how Collins foresees a greener future.

Understanding Swarm Theory with Sudoku
Posted Monday, July 9
Computer scientists say in the future swarms of inexpensive small robots could help humans with tasks such as mining or even exploring other planets. But they say we have a long way to go to understand how swarms work and transfer that knowledge in a way that robots can use. Scientists at John Carroll University are looking for clues on what they call swarm theory by watching people. Their most recent experiment involved 81 people and the popular Japanese number puzzle, Sudoku. ideastream's Mhari Saito signed up for the game.

Finding Care Can Be a Tough Decision
Posted Monday, July 9
Finding the right place for care can be a tough decision, because depending on where you look, different sources give different advice.

Steelworkers’ Forum Hosts Democratic Presidential Hopefuls
Posted Friday, July 6
Democratic Presidential Candidates Dennis Kucinich, Joseph Biden and John Edwards were in Cleveland yesterday to try and get the support of the United Steelworkers. They were there for a forum hosted by the union, and ideastream's Dan Bobkoff was there.

Democratic Candidates Speak to Steelworkers
Posted Friday, July 6
Hundreds of United Steelworkers members convened in Cleveland yesterday to hear from three of the democratic candidates for President. Senator Joe Biden, Former Senator John Edwards, and Congressman Dennis Kucinich took turns making their cases to the union. ideastream's Bill Rice has more.

Rosemary Palmer Running for Congress
Posted Friday, July 6
Rosemary Palmer is perhaps best known in Northeast Ohio for her views on the Iraq War. Her son was one of 14 marines killed when a bomb struck their vehicle. But now she's running for congress and the economy - not Iraq - is a central part of her campaign. She sat down with ideastream's Eric Wellman.

Statehouse News Bureau: Forbes Appears in Court
Posted Friday, July 6
A longtime power broker in Cleveland politics appeared in court yesterday to answer to charges stemming from the corruption scandal at the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler was there.

Forbes Set to Plead in Workers’ Comp Case
Posted Thursday, July 5
George Forbes, the President of the Cleveland NAACP and a longtime local power broker is set to plead guilty or no contest to misdemeanor charges of ethics violations at a 9:00 arraignment in Columbus this morning. ideastream's Mhari Saito reports the charges come out of an ongoing scandal at the state's Bureau of Workers' Compensation.

Candidates to Speak to Steelworkers’ Forum
Posted Thursday, July 5
Later today, three democratic presidential candidates will address the United Steelworkers here in Cleveland. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff has this preview.

Solar Energy Conference in Cleveland This Weekend
Posted Thursday, July 5
The American Solar Energy Society picked Cleveland for their national conference this weekend. The choice comes as the push for a green economy strengthens in Northeast Ohio. As several regional groups and foundations throw support behind green initiatives, the movement completely caught on. ideastream's economics reporter Tasha Flournoy has more.

Sustainable Energy to Take Stage at Conference
Posted Thursday, July 5
This weekend, sustainable energy will take the stage in Cleveland, as hundreds of researchers, producers, business developers and others from around the country and abroad converge here for this year's six-day National Solar Energy Conference. The event will showcase the progress that's been made in renewable energy technology, and explore ways to expand and market it. Cleveland was chosen to host the event in 2004. ideastream's Eric Wellman spoke with William Spratley, Executive Director of Green Energy Ohio, a key organizer. He says contrary to what you might have thought, Cleveland is a fitting place to hold what he refers to as simply, Solar 2007.

Northeast Ohio Kids Gaining National Attention
Posted Tuesday, July 3
There are some kids in Northeast Ohio doing some pretty cool things. A group of middle school students from Chesterland got the federal government's attention with their science project. And a six year old from Brunswick won a national award for a book he wrote. They spoke to ideastream's Eric Wellman.

Mayor Satisfied With School District’s Progress
Posted Tuesday, July 3
With a new school board in place and a new school year approaching, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson says he's satisfied with the district's progress since CEO Eugene Sanders took control a year ago. ideastream education reporter Dan Bobkoff has more.

Statehouse News Bureau: School Funding Proposal To Wait a Year
Posted Tuesday, July 3
Ohioans won't be voting in November on a massive school funding proposal after all. A coalition of school groups that has been pushing the issue admits its petition drive has fallen far short to get the issue onto this year's ballot. The groups say they'll try for the ballot next year. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

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