Looks as if Eaton Corp. bigwigs are laughing heartedly at all us suckers in Ohio. They are ready to pocket $90 million in subsidies for INCREASING jobs as they plan further to CUT jobs, the company says.

Information technology pioneer and visionary - and Oberlin graduate - Marc Canter helped me launch REALNEO.US, in 2004... from San Francisco. Now, five years of social community and technology building and innovation later, I've convinced Marc to personally return to Northeast Ohio to collaborate with government, citizens and organizations in the community to make the open web a core economic and social strength of our region, at the global level.

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“I would suggest to you that the Mall C site is by far the superior site for several reasons,” writes Jeff Jacobs in an ad today. He didn’t add, “And my dad owns the hotel and parking garage across the street!”

The retirement of Glenville Councilwoman Sabra Pierce Scott should mean a return to city hall of Jeff Johnson. With a bit of humility Johnson becomes a strong future possibility for Mayor of Cleveland.

The desperation of our grasping corporatists has to amaze anyone who has watched the fiasco that goes for civic and public decision-making.

If there is any evidence that symbolizes the indecency of our society it’s the story of a young Newark, Ohio student on the front page of the New York Times today.

Did the Plain Dealer actually think that Cuyahoga County Commissioners would really insist MMPI pay property taxes?

This book revisits a very difficult time to have to remember in recent history, but the telling is especially important now. The author will speak at Cleveland Public Library, this Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

Our two-faced hypocrite Sen. George Voinovich has been caught revealing his true nature.

Cleveland’s Scene does a well-deserved job on County Commissioner Tim Hagan.

Did anyone really expect anything but a screw job from the final deal for MMPI?

The taxes keep rolling into Cuyahoga County. County taxpayers are a hardy bunch.

I recently wrote about Mark DeMarino leaving journalism, at least temporarily. He felt a bit shortchanged in one department.

Family/Community Empowerment Conference
May 22-23, 2009

Cleveland Convention Center -
Downtown Cleveland

Plain Dealer editor Susan Goldberg won’t be joining political free-loaders at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction dinner. We don’t know about PD publisher Terry Egger.

More discouraging words about the Medical Mart planned here by MMPI and its use of $1 billion tax dollars – a furniture mart in plan.

Please join us on a fundraiser to remind NE Ohio of a progressive past and help reinvigorate a promising future.  Prior to the Civil War and emancipation, "Hope" was the code name for Cleveland for emancipating slaves seeking support in the final stop before Canada

 One of the unsung heroes of Cleveland journalism quietly ended a long broadcast career here last week with no fanfare.

 If you have an interest in our state parks I’d suggest you take some advice from Randy Cunningham.

Okay, you poor losers in Cleveland get on your knees to Christopher Kennedy. Beg Chris to come.

WOIO TV 19 has the search warrants on Sheriff Gerald McFaul on its website. McFaul resigned yesterday as FBI agents raided his offices.

“I’m shocked! Shocked to find gambling going on in here,” wrote Brent Larkin this morning. Not literally but you get the idea.

People, get your handkerchiefs out.

Early notice of the most important event of 2009 - this is exciting!

The "Effect" is Ed's house band... rocked the Beachland Ballroom at Ed's going away party... mark your calendars...

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