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November 2007

Incoming Lorain Mayor May Split Safety/Service Role
Posted Friday, November 23
The job of safety/service director in the city of Lorain has received some more attention lately, ever since the acting mayor promoted his intern to the position a few weeks ago. Now the incoming mayor says he may retool the position when he takes office in January. Ideastream's Dan Bobkoff reports.

Cuyahoga Vote Count is In
Posted Thursday, November 22
The final tallies of votes cast in Cuyahoga County's November 6th election are in. Ideastream's Kymberli Hagelberg reports.

Myers University and Donor Trade Accusations
Posted Thursday, November 22
Accusations continue to fly between Cleveland's oldest college and a recent out-of-state benefactor. Ideastream's Dan Bobkoff has an update.

Hotels Seek to Lessen Environmental Impact
Posted Wednesday, November 21
Travelers making hotel reservations this holiday season are probably not thinking about whether the room has a low-flow toilet. But little by little, hotels are making changes to lighten their environmental impact. Rebecca Williams reports it's not always easy for travelers to know how green a hotel is.

Behavior Change Needed Before Urban Resurgance
Posted Wednesday, November 21
Scott Wolstein's proposal to build a housing and retail development in the flats is by far the most ambitious proposal in Cleveland. But there are many smaller projects that aim to revitalize city neighborhoods by bringing folks back from the suburbs. Kyle Ezell runs an urban consulting business in Columbus and he says projects like the one in the Flats are necessary to help renew cities. But he says before cities can make a resurgence, people need to change their behavior. He's made it his life's work to help educate people how to live in cities.

Holiday Travel Advice: Be Prepared
Posted Wednesday, November 21
It's the busiest travel day of the year by most measures, which means long lines at airport security checkpoints, traffic congestion on highways, and possible flight delays. No matter how often or seldom you travel, everyone has air travel concerns. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy shares some travel know-how from both airline officials and travelers.

Financial Responsibility is Elementary
Posted Wednesday, November 21
Fourth graders at a Cleveland elementary school got a lesson in financial literacy Tuesday that organizers would like to see used by teachers across the state. ideastream's Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Snoezelen Therapy for Alzheimer’s Patients
Posted Tuesday, November 20
During the mental decline of Alzheimer's disease, patients often become agitated, anxious and depressed as their memory fails them and they lose their grip on the world around them. Anti-anxiety and anti-depressant medications are typically given to these patients, but University Hospital's Dolan Center for memory and aging is experimenting with something a little different -- Snoezelen. It's a type of therapy that uses color, light and sound to calm agitated patients and reduce their dependence on medications. ideastream producer Gretchen Cuda has the story.

The Question of Commuter Rail
Posted Tuesday, November 20
With the cost of gasoline seemingly stuck above three dollars a gallon, advocates for commuter rail have renewed their call for a new regional train system that would carry people from the far suburbs and beyond into downtown Cleveland. But, critics question where the money will come from, and whether there are enough people willing to get on board. ideastream's David C. Barnett has more.

Storm Water Tunnel For Columbus
Posted Tuesday, November 20
Under pressure from the Ohio EPA, the city of Columbus is planning to build a tunnel system to handle surges in storm water runoff. At present during heavy rainfall, polluted water empties into the Scioto River untreated. It's a project similar to one underway in Cleveland and with similar funding issues. From Ohio Public Radio station WOSU, Sam Hendren reports.

Iconic St. Luke’s Building Gets a Makeover
Posted Tuesday, November 20
When St. Luke's Medical Center was closed, eight years ago, many residents felt that the heart of their community had been torn out. Now, with the help of a million-dollar cash infusion, the old hospital complex is about to be reborn. ideastream's David C. Barnett reports.

Browns Win in Overtime
Posted Monday, November 19
The Browns beat the Ravens 33-30 in overtime yesterday, and it all came down to Phil Dawson's foot and the wily speed of Josh Cribbs. Dan Moulthrop has the story.

Keeping Older Turkey Breeds Around
Posted Monday, November 19
The type of turkey you buy for your big holiday feast isn't always an easy decision. You can choose the usual supermarket bird, perhaps a kosher turkey, or one that's been fed only organic feed. You can also buy a heritage turkey that's got a little wilder history. Rebecca Williams has the story of farmers who are trying to keep these older turkey breeds from going extinct.

Selling the Product: Drug Advertising
Posted Monday, November 19
By the time this year is over, the drug industry will likely spend more than $12 billion trying to tell you about their products.

OSU’s Record Breaking Athletic Budget
Posted Friday, November 16
The next chapter of the Buckeyes big rivalry with the Wolverines will be written this weekend when Ohio State takes on Michigan. But the big game is being overshadowed by OSU's loss to Illinois last weekend which bumped the Buckeyes out of college football's top spot. Still, OSU has one of the highest ranked football programs in the country -- something that's come at a price. The school spends more money per athlete than any other school in the country. Wall Street Journal Reporter Jon Weinbach looked into Ohio State's record breaking budget. He spoke with ideastream's Eric Wellman from his home in California.

Lawmakers to Get Involved in Big Ten Network Dispute
Posted Friday, November 16
The ongoing impasse between the Big 10 Network and Ohio's largest cable provider has prompted state lawmakers to get involved. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports.

Active Role for Church in 2008 Presidential Election
Posted Friday, November 16
The U.S. Catholic bishops issued their voter guide this week. And it came as no surprise to one prominent political scientist who's predicting an active role for the church in the upcoming presidential election. From member station WKSU, M.L. Schultze has the story.

Cleveland Schools Get Mixed Results on National Report Card
Posted Friday, November 16
A national report card released yesterday on Cleveland public school students math and reading skills shows mixed results. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy has this report.

Advocacy Group Brings in Doctors to Make Case Against Mittal
Posted Thursday, November 15
The advocacy group Ohio Citizen Action is enlisting area doctors and nurses to make their case that pollution from Mittal Steel's Cleveland plant is harming residents. The group organized a public meeting on community concerns about the plant at Tri-C's Metro Campus last night. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff has the story.

Panic Inducers May Face More Prison Time
Posted Thursday, November 15
People convicted of inducing panic at Ohio high schools and colleges may soon face more time in prison or youth detention centers. That's because the Ohio Senate has approved a bill, already OKed by the House, that bumps up penalties for bomb threats and violence at places where children gather. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

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