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November 2006

Consumers Counsel Hailing Supreme Court Decision
Posted Thursday, November 30
The Ohio Consumers Counsel is hailing a Supreme Court decision in its complaint against the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio as a procedural win. ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

Half Take Ford Buyout Option
Posted Thursday, November 30
Nearly half of the unionized workers at the Ford plants in the Cleveland area have signed up for buyout or early retirement packages. But not all will take them. ideastream's Mari Saito reports.

Reflecting on Casey Coleman
Posted Thursday, November 30
Today, the public is invited to pay their respects to Casey Coleman, who died earlier this week following a battle with cancer. Coleman spent most of his career at WJW, where he was sports director for almost 20 years. Most recently, he could be heard in the mornings on WTAM 1100. We're joined by WTAM's Sports Director, Mike Snyder.

Sexual Misconduct Rules in Place for Physicians
Posted Thursday, November 30
State regulators have drawn up rules to clarify what amounts to sexual misconduct by physicians. While the Ohio State Medical Board punishes a handful of doctors every year for sexual misconduct, it has never before had rules stating what the term means. ideastream's Elaine Falk has more.

Making Change: The New Urbanism
Posted Thursday, November 30
City planners have long argued that America cannot sustain its penchant for big houses on giant lots on once rural land. They say energy demands are too great, and that such neighborhoods also fail in a social way - by isolating people from each other. One alternative is a development design called "new urbanism." It's being embraced from Israel to Australia to Arkansas. As part of Making Change, our continuing coverage of the economy of Northeast Ohio, ideastream's Mark Urycki prepared this report.

Statehouse News Bureau: Fisher to Lead Development
Posted Wednesday, November 29
Governor-Elect Ted Strickland has appointed his Lieutenant Governor, Lee Fisher, to lead the Ohio Department of Development. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles has more on the story.

Minorities at Disadvantage for Mortgages
Posted Wednesday, November 29
A new report by a housing activist group concurs with national studies that show minorities are at a disadvantage when it comes to obtaining mortgage loans. And, the group says, the racial and ethnic gap is especially pronounced in the Cleveland area. ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

Matters of Faith: Neil Toohey
Posted Wednesday, November 29
When it comes to faith, it's sometimes inspired by startling events. Moses, for example, had an encounter with a burning bush. Mohammed spoke to the archangel Gabriel. Neil Toohey believes he's heard the voice of God, too. He lives in Parma Heights, across from a large reservoir where kids often play and sometimes get into mischief. Late on a Saturday night 12 years ago, Toohey was startled by the sound of an explosion. So he went out to investigate - and thus began his discovery of faith.

Noe Told to Pay $13.7 Million
Posted Tuesday, November 28
Tom Noe was a pro at raising money. Now he'll have to give some back. A Lucas County judge has levied a fine on the man at the heart of Ohio's coingate scandal. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Lakewood YMCA to Open
Posted Tuesday, November 28
A year and a half after closing, the Lakewood YMCA is set to open a brand new facility. ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

Making Change: University Innovation
Posted Monday, November 27
Experts tell us that one-third of all patents in the United States come from just 10 cities, and the research that produces a large portion of the wealth in this country is concentrated in just a few dozen zip codes. Northeast Ohio doesn't have one of those cities or zip codes. The Federal Reserve Bank in Cleveland held a conference recently to examine ways that this region might join that select group. As part of Making Change, our ongoing focus on the economy of Northeast Ohio, ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Statehouse News Bureau: Domestic Partner Lawsuit Taken to New Level
Posted Wednesday, November 22
The man who brought a lawsuit against Miami University over the school's domestic partners benefits plans to take his fight to the next level. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles has more on the story.

Building Reuse Best Way to Save Energy
Posted Wednesday, November 22
A leading proponent of preserving old buildings told a Cleveland audience yesterday that reusing structures is the best way to save energy. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

The Life of “America’s Polka King”
Posted Wednesday, November 22
Hundreds of polka fans from around the country will descend on Cleveland tomorrow to dance off the extra pounds gained from their Thanksgiving meals. American polka legend Frank Yankovic used to be the star of this annual event, until his death eight years ago. Yankovic's the subject of a new biography. ideastream's David C. Barnett has this profile of the man and his music.

Kids Turn Cooking Into Adventure
Posted Wednesday, November 22
Most children make decisions on food by how much sugar it contains, or the color it is, or the shape it's in. As the makers of packaged food know, there's not usually a lot of nuance in their tastes. But an after-school cooking academy is trying to get kids past the superficial part of their diet and appreciate the subtle elements of their daily sustenance - turning healthy eating into an adventure rather than a chore. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton reports.

Statehouse News Bureau: Faith-Based Organizations Helping Ex-Prisoners
Posted Tuesday, November 21
When an inmate is released from prison, there's a better chance than not that person will eventually wind up back behind bars. Among the challenges, many find it difficult to find work let alone a place to live. Now a new report says faith-based organizations are helping keep some of 28,000 inmates released from Ohio's prisons each year from coming back into the system. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.

Cleveland Loses Predatory Lending Decision
Posted Tuesday, November 21
The City of Cleveland has lost its argument over an ordinance to crack down on predatory lenders. The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that a weaker state law takes precedence. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Turkey Troubles in School Cafeterias
Posted Tuesday, November 21
While many Americans will be serving turkey this week, some school cafeterias will not. A turkey shortage in the Agriculture Department's school lunch program has left some schools without enough bird for their Thanksgiving feast. ideastream's Elaine Falk has more on the turkey troubles.

Medicare Open Enrollment Underway
Posted Monday, November 20
Open enrollment is underway for Medicare's prescription drug plans. Millions of elderly and disabled Americans have until the end of the year to enroll in Medicare Part D. ideastream's Elaine Falk has more.

Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer Invasion
Posted Monday, November 20
The Emerald Ash Borer has destroyed more than 20 million ash trees in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana since it was first discovered near Detroit in 2002. The Asian beetle has been migrating east and was found in Cuyahoga County for the first time last month. Two east side suburbs are leading the way in preparing for an invasion of the pest, but they're taking dramatically different approaches. ideastream's Mhari Saito reports.

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