This news from NYC: Failed Deals Replace Boom in New York Real Estate

and there's this news: Under Strain, Cities Are Cutting Back Projects

 

Vernon and Irene Castle popularized ballroom dancing in the early 20th Century - those were high times.

From the definitive text on the subject of the Dance Marthons of the 1920 and 30s, Carol Martin

During the memorable August black out of 2005, my neighborhood suddenly came alive with a festive spirit of cooperation and joy. We noticed the stars, sat on our front porches, and shared food, while the kids played in the streets. Tim knows.

Join us Thursday afternoon for Midtown Brews with Meet The Bloggers...
The Changing Landscape of Public Advocacy: Citizen-Community Priorities and Web 2.0
Date: October 2, 2008
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Live Video Broadcast and Chat Conversation 6:00PM - 7:00PM (EST)

 

Hello one and all,

What a find in northeast Ohio, a web site about change needed today and tomorrow. I live in Lorain Ohio a city hard hit by industry closings. It is now all about the flow of money, keeping bang for the buck and managing to build something sustainable.

DebFEE Suther Lie #2

"We don't have a budget problem in Bay Village"

Straight from the ... uh ... candidates' mouth (I would have used the old salt "horses mouth" but I don't want to stir up another 'pig in lipstick' controversy). Said loud and clear at debate #2.

It used to be the American mantra. If you needed something, you made it. You didn't wait for it to be built in China. America, we are standing in a hole. Begging Washington for more money is not going to get us out of the hole.

We Americans are at the threshold. There is no turning back after November 4th. Please read Barack Obama's address to the American Library Association given in 2005.

Here's the article in Crain's Cleveland just published Sept 26, little more than 4 weeks before Elections...

Environmentalism: Growing food in your yard, naturally, to feed friends, family and others around you

 

An excellent report, "Casino Impact on Midtown" by Ed Morrison on the economic impact of a casino in the Midtown area.

Timely and relevant information to clearly understand the ramifications of Issue 6, which promotes a future downtown casino as a workfarce development and job creation effort by the City of Cleveland. Issue 6 has now been approved to be placed on the Nov ballot.

The Changing Landscape of Public Advocacy: Citizen-Community Priorities and Web 2.0

Topic: "2008 Presidential Campaign Issues: Growing the Economic Viability of Women"

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2008

Time: 9:00AM to 9:15AM Networking, Coffee & Bagels

Live Video Broadcast and Chat 9:30AM - 10:30AM (EST)

You don't need to know anything about an artist, his inspiration or the construction of his art to love it.

Dip into wetland issues with the Friends of Big Creek tonight at the Zoo Preregistration was requested, but not mandatory - give them a call at least.

 

Noémie Lafrance launches a collaboration with Frank Gehry's buildings at Bard College - Annanadale on Hudson.

YESTERDAY Photo by Alastair Muir Dancer: Mafalda Deville see more

When the op-ed from today's PD becomes available to link, I will post it here. Meanwhile, let's all play the finger-pointing deflect blame game. It worked when you were a kid and it still works today!

Please take a minute to take this poll There's one question: Do you think Sarah Palin is qualified to serve as Vice President of the United States?

Cleveland Orchestra 2008-09 season a feast of musical riches

by Donald Rosenberg / Plain Dealer Music Critic

Sunday September 21, 2008, 12:00 AM