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Follow the Rules - Loose Your Pets

Helen — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:01:25 GMT

My sister in law is confined to a wheelchair. About a year ago she began researching goats, to help keep the weeds down, carry things, and pull her chair. She checked the city zoning ordinances and called city hall. They said "No problem".

In July I rescued a beautiful alpine goat, along with 2 dozen other animals, from an awful hoarding situation. My sister in law took four chickens, a duck, and Billy the Goat and nursed him back to health.

On Monday, at a supposedly "canceled" city council meeting, the city decided to ban "farm animals" and limit dogs per household to 3, effective immediately, no grandfather clause. Then, when Channel 19 news did a segment, the mayor claimed these animals were always banned!

What happens to the people who have 4 dogs? How do you choose which dog to give up? And where does the dog go??

On Friday there will be a special council session where all emails and letters will be read. Please read the message from my sister in law, below, watch the TV news report.

Please write. Please cross post and forward this request. Thank you.
--Helen Morrison

Begin Forward Message----------------------

This was on the news, I did not know they where coming someone else called, so I don't look so good/ I was up crying much of the night.

http://www.woio.com/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?ClipID1=2934172&h1=City%20Of%20Beachwood%20Demands%20Wheelchair%20Bound%20Resident%20Get%20Rid%20Of%20Goat%20After%20Giving%20Her%20Permission%20To%20Buy%20It&vt1=v&at1=News&d1=114566&LaunchPageAdTag=News%20-%20Hard%20News&activePane=info&rnd=79541350

Mayor Merle S. Gorden
> (216) 292-1901
mayor@beachwoodohio.com

> And let him know how you feel about the story.

Also, please forward this to anyone else who may be interested in the story.
I don't feel like talking on the phone, I am too sad.
Just give him your opinion may help or not.
Thanks much

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Vampire novels set in Cleveland

Witchy — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:13:40 GMT

Found a fun book called BLOOD AND RUST by S. A. Swiniarski.

2 vampire novels in one book:

Raven, set in the present and largely in the Coventry area and points west,

The Flesh, The Blood, and The Fire, set in Depression era Cleveland which makes you wonder about the torso murders and the East Ohio Gas explosion.

Enjoy!

WW

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Les Roberts books

Sasch — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:23:05 GMT

If you're from Cleveland they're a blast to read. Especially if you live somewhere else, but miss the old 'land. The books are like a Slovenian Spencer in Cleveland. Les is a cool dude, too, even responded to my email.

http://www.lesroberts.com/pages/milan.html

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I'm here...

MichaelKwiatkowski — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 12:34:46 GMT

I'm not dead, I've just been really, super busy. Sorry it took so long to approve those membership requests. I'm a poor moderator. I'll try to log in at least once a week to check messages and approve membership requests.

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looking for urban artists of all genres

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:13:49 GMT

Urban Paradoxes has been contracted to take on a major urban arts (of all genres, including performance and kinetic) project and will be in need of urban artists throughout the world as the project unfolds. For more information please send a message via Tribe or UrbanParadoxes@yahoo.com and we will get back to you.

We would also appreciate it if you would past this request on to others.

Thanks,
Frank
Urban Paradoxes

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Best sushi spot

Muldoon — Sun, 20 May 2007 02:07:14 GMT

I know of a few, but have never tried sushi. The one chinese buffet has a sushi sectiong but there's got to be a better place than that.

Suggestions for a sushi newbie?

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Red Tour Richfield

Helen — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:41:00 GMT

Saturday, July 14, 2007
Meridian Sun Lodge
3750 Grant St.
Richfield, Ohio 44286 view map
More Info: www.snakesrising.com

The Navel Academy is proud to present:

The Red Tour
It's Tribal, It's Percussive, It's Totally Hot!

Featuring the combined musical talents of
Snakes Rising & Il Troubadore
and scorching dance performances by
Raymere, Wyldfyre, Lena, Laura, Jajira,
Chandara Gamal, Jennifer & Deniz

Joining us for the Richfield show will also be Gypsy Soul, Hareem Shareem, Oasis Dance Co. and Helen Morrison!

Richfield, OH will be the last stop on this tour,
don't miss your chance see this red hot show!

Saturday July 14, 2007
8:00 PM (rain or shine)
Meridian Sun Lodge
3750 Grant St. Richfield, OH 44286

Lawn Seating only (bring your own blanket)
No alcohol on site.

Show tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at www.snakesrising.com

The touring dancers will be presenting a full day of workshops.

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BINARY w/Le Castle Vania Lazaro Casanova - 7.14.07

djmeghan — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:58:57 GMT

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Data Panic presents
BINARY - Cleveland's new monthly club night:

URB Magazine's 2007 “Next 100”artist Le Castle Vania (Atlanta) and Miami rising star Lazaro Casanova will be serving up a night of banging electro and dance rock beats!

Le Castle Vania’s fusion of catchy electro, rock, and disco punk is quickly putting the dirty south on the map. Le Castle Vania has pushed vinyl alongside the likes of MSTRKRFT, Uffie & Feadz, The Presets, Mount Sims, Steve Aoki and Tommie Sunshine and his riotous DJ sets and penchant for production have made him the reigning prince of Atlanta’s dance rock and electro scene. You won’t want to miss his frantic fist pumping, crowd-hyping antics!

And could you ask for a better opener? Lazaro Casanova’s tight knit DJ style has made this 21-year-old a rising star in the electro scene. In addition to numerous original productions, Lazaro has offered up corroded electro influenced house mixes for MSTRKRFT, The Teenagers, Crystal Castles, and The Knife among others. Beware! Lazaro’s infectious tunes could wear you out before Le Castle Vania lays down his first track…

Anatomy Nightclub & Ultra Lounge, 1299 W. 9th Street
Door at 9pm; 21+; $5

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The Trilogy Tour - Cleveland, OH - 5.25.07

djmeghan — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:37:21 GMT

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TRU | DISCO | INFINITY present:

"THE TRILOGY TOUR 2007"

Featuring: (Main Room)

ATB (Germany | DJ Mag's #13 world ranked DJ)
KENNETH THOMAS (Perfecto | Armada | Hope | Alter Ego)
ANTHONY ATTALLA (Tru | Bleu Detroit | Guvernment Toronto)

ALSO:

INFINITY'S UNDERGROUND KINGDOM ROOM

Featuring: (Newest warehouse side room)

ROB RIDDUM & MC INFINITY (New Ascension | Hip-Step)
1 AUXY (re(vision) | Tek-Know)
EVASION (Koala Tea | B.A.D A.S.S)
GRASSHOPPA & HAVOK (New Ascension)
ZENO & EMPLATE (in:verse | re(vision))
NATE THOMAS (Breaks Syndicate)
MALACHI (Goahead founder)

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Friday May.25.2007
Venue: Metropolis Nightclub
Address: 2325 Elm Street (West bank of flats)
Hours: 9pm-4am
Age: 18+
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water healing

Israel — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:43:51 GMT

anyone interested in connecting to work Dr. Emoto's (spelling??) water-healing technologies?? contact me, i would like to organize this. it's time for the big river and the big lake to be clean (anyone for a swim??). lol

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ColossalCon 2007

djmeghan — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:49:11 GMT

Anime fans click here:
http://anime.tribe.net/thread/cc2c9aed-364e-4b75-8717-a0d4e7e328a5

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Curious About Cleveland's Chinatown.

Joy — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 12:58:57 GMT

Hi! I've been in the area a few years, now. New to Tribe, and relatively new to this area.

I'd like to know if anyone's been to Cleveland's Chinatown area, or lives in or near that neighborhood. I've seen it mentioned before in the Plain Dealer. Where exactly is it? I've heard it's somewhere along Superior, but wasn't sure because I don't get a chance to go down there very often.

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i'm gonna be in Cleveland for a week..

ton-ton — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:47:46 GMT

Mentor actually..from Nov 20-27 for famil and fun..is there anything fun at all happening there then?
is there any hotties left in ne ohio?

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Cleveland Aquarium...yea or nay

charkboy — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 15:42:04 GMT

Hey all,
I was interested to know what the general opinion was about building a new aquarium in Cleveland. We haven't had one in so long and I think it would be a great addition to our city.
Here is a link to a group who could use support if you are interested...

http://clevelandaquarium.org/

Ta

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Haunted Houses and corn mazes

Muldoon — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 21:15:55 GMT

Time is a coming that such things will be visited. Last haunted house I went to was Bloodview haunted house, but geesh that was two years now.

What is the best you've been too? have you gone to a corn maze? If you visit haunted houses, are loyal to one more than others?

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Brand New to Cleveland...what MUST I do?

iago — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 20:59:43 GMT

I've been here for about two months, and I've already settled into my favorite bar (Old Angle), restaurant (The Diner on Clifton), and coffee shop (Arabica). What else is there that I absolutely must check out and do while I'm living here?

I moved from New York City, if that makes any difference at all.

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"Scene" vs. the newly-revamped "Free Times"

Joy — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 12:31:29 GMT

OK, which free newspaper do you like better? Or do you pretty much believe them to be about the same? What do you like or not like about them?

I enjoy both of them, but for different reasons. I prefer the Free Times when it comes to articles. But Scene has Derf, and I think Derf is one of the funniest comics on the planet.

I could do without all the 'escort' ads in the back, but I guess they have to pay the bills somehow. :P

Your thoughts?

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Human and Some Other Humans @ the Happy Dog

Human — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 06:34:06 GMT

Aloha y'all, My name is Human and I will be performing an acoustic set of groovin' activism based acoustic cultural fusion fo yo soul in Cleveland at the Happy Dog on the evening of Friday, August 4'th, and in Kent on the 5'th.
check out our music at:
www.thehumanrevolution.org or
www.myspace.com/humanandtheotherhumans
Hope to see some of y'all there!
Humano

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harmony

tenamoore — Sun, 09 Jul 2006 16:14:05 GMT

This is so amazing...it's only for folks who have comcast cable though. :(

Go to the music category and find harmony channel. AWESOME music and visuals. The best TV channel EVER.

http://www.harmonychannel.com

Check out this too:

http://www.moodzonesstore.com

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GGs as mentors

Erica — Mon, 29 May 2006 10:49:40 GMT

GGs are the best mentors into the world of Femme and they are Ummm, Oh so fun! I just moved here from The San Francisco Bay Area and I am looking for GG mentors to learn from! Are you out there?

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Anyone following the Halder trial?

Wed, 30 Nov 2005 06:16:46 GMT

Whaddya think?

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"Make This Loving Occasion A Diamond Experience"

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Speed & Red Light Cameras in Cleveland

djmeghan — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 14:54:51 GMT

While I was on my lunch break a couple weeks ago, I went through a light on Broadway Ave. (in front of the post office just north of Miles Ave.), and as I went through it, I saw a sign that read "speed enforced by camera" or something along those lines. I really didn't think anything of it cause I was just following traffic doing whatever speed everyone else was doing. I never go that way, but for some reason that day, I did (bad idea).

Well, about a week ago, a bunch of people who I work worth said they all got tickets for going through that same light. The fine was for $100. Most of them went through that light back in February, but were just now getting the ticket. A memo went out later that week saying that anyone who drives a company vehical, and gets a ticket is responsible for paying for it. I don't drive a company vehical (not yet anyway).

Well, on Tuesday I got a call from my mother, cause she got a ticket in the mail for my car. The car is technically in her name because when I bought it, I wanted the employee discount (she works for a GM dealer), and at that time GM didn't have the "employee pricing" promotion. I was going 36 in a 25 (oh big whooptidoo!!!). So now, I've gotta pay $100 to the shitty city of Cleveland.

I've never gotten a speeding ticket before, and have only been involved in two minor accidents (both were when I was 16 & 17). But the only good thing is with getting this ticket is that neither my mom, nor I will get any points on our license.

So, anyone that lives in or has to drive in the shitty city of Thieveland on a daily basis, be aware of those damn cameras!!!!!

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2 new mixes to download for those of you that are into Electronic Music

djmeghan — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 16:46:05 GMT

I recently made two psy mixes: "Righteous Cause" on 2.25.06 which is proggy psy, and "Unquestioned Authority" on 3.5.06 which is tekky/full on psy. These are now available online to download. Feedback is greatly appreciated! :) Here are the links & tracklistings:

http://ravefuel.com/files/dj_meghan_righteous_cause.mp3

http://ravefuel.com/files/dj_meghan_unquestioned_authority.mp3

"Righteous Cause"
1. Blue Lunar Monkey : Hikuri Om
2. Jaia : Electricity
3. Ticon : Spincycle
4. Jabba : Metamorphosis
5. Sensifeel : Sun Glaces
6. Progus : Trance Zistor
7. Djruth : Rats in a Maze
8. Fog : Vitamin
9. Klopfgeister : Why Are the Traffic Lights Red
10. Kalimax : Demons
11. Cosm : The Opaque
12. Rodrigo Carreira : Tribal Feeling
13. Funky Dragon : Full Moon
14. Visua : Attractor
15. Magnetrixx : Surrogat
16. Frying Saucer : Solar Winds
17. Klopfgeister : Equos
18. Ozone : Danoz Direct (Rmx)

"Unquestioned Authority"
1. Sensient : Tropicana
2. Minimal Criminal : Eulenschrei
3. Axiomata : Ethereal
4. Registered User : Lan
5. Serious Porn Collector : Splinter
6. Moses : Moonpie
7. Sensient : I.D.E.
8. Deviant Species : Shellless
9. Penta : September
10. Jocid : French Fried Pizza
11. Twisted Misters : Back On
12. Oracle : Rearrange
13. N3XU5 : Industrial Radiation
14. Chromatone : Electrogazm
15. Echotek : Kayo Attack
16. K.U.R.O. : Frozen Bug
17. Pondscum : Echoes of Night
18. Neural Rectifier Syndrome : Never Get Out
19. Deviant Species : Voice of Thard
20. Serious Porn Collector : A Sign of Decay
21. Pondscum : Screaming Man
22. Deviant Species : A Night to Dismember
23. Serious Porn Collector : Residual Circuit Master

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Stop the Clubbing Murder of 300,000 Canadian Seals in March 2006

veganesh — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 19:16:53 GMT

Stop the Clubbing Murder of 300,000 Canadian Seals in March 2006

The government of Canada
can stop the planned clubbing
of 300,000 seals in March.

Please do these steps to achieve
victory.

1. Contact the Canadian
embassy in your country.
Tell them you will not travel
in Canada, purchase Canadian
products, nor travel on Air Canada
until seal clubbing stops.

INDIA
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/asia/new-delhi/
UK
www.canada.org.uk/
Canadian embassy in the UK

RUSSIA
canadaonline.about.com/gi/dy....Den.asp

Christopher Westdal
Canadian ambassador to Russia

US

501 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20001

Telephone: (202) 682-1740
Fax: (202) 682-7726
E-mail: webmaster@canadianembassy.org
URL: www.canadianembassy.org

2. Boycott purchasers of Canadian
Fish such as Olive Garden and
Red Lobster.
www.harpseals.org
www.protectseals.org
www.boycott-canada.com/

3. Call talk shows. Write letters to
the editor.

4. Pray

5. See the action list at
www.protectseals.org

6. View the video of sealclubbing
hear the agonized sounds
.. in a video narrated by Martha
Stewart
www.petatv.com/tvpopup/Prefs.asp

7. Contact cbc.ca/aih
Phone - Talkback:
416-205-3331
Phone - Office number:
416-205-2600

Courier address:
205 Wellington Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5V 3G7

E-Mail:
aih@toronto.cbc.ca

8. Please sign a petition
www.petitiononline.com/seal

9. Contact Canadian businesses
by email

10a www.aircanada.com Please tell them you fly nonCanadian
air until seal clubbing stops

10b
www.viarail.ca/planner/en_plan_aide.html
Canadian Rail

10c Niagara Falls Canadian Side
www.infoniagara.com/contact.html

10d Montreal tourism
www.tourisme-montreal.org/B2C/0...lt.asp

11.
www.hsus.org/web-files/S...eFeb2006.pdf
Please print out this brochure
on recycled paper
and have businesses sign it

God who indwells all beings
end now the savage greedsired
sacrifice of Your seals.. end now
all violence

12. Stop eating meat and fish
for your sake, the animals', and
to remove any connection
to the greed for fish of
Canadian seal clubbers
and Japanese and Norwegian
and Icelandic and Inuit whalers

The government of Greenland
has banned the import of Canadian
seal pelts.

Year after year Canadian fishermen
have said 'screw you' to the rest
of the world. It's time to show
them where the power lies.
_________________
www.worldanimalnet.org
www.ivu.org
http://www.amnesty.org
http://www.afsc.org
http://www.otse.org
http://www.kennyrichey.org stop the execution of innocent Scot in Mansfield Ohio

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Solon deer murder, Ohio State breaking mice spines, Case Western holdout

veganesh — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 02:53:37 GMT

14 Ohio Animal Rights Stories

HUNDREDS OF DEER ARE ASKING YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

Once again the City of Solon has brought in sharpshooters to "cull" their suburban deer population, budgeting $ 1/2 million on an ineffective population-control method (as the herd will rebound right back), and ignoring all non-lethal methods presented them (www.conference.lohvoh.org/ ).

(PAST EVENT BUT PLEASE IF YOU CARE ASK TO BE PUT ON MAILING LIST)
Please join us in a peaceful protest this Tuesday, January 17 at 6:30 PM at Solon City Hall. Media will be present and a show of numbers will present a solid demand for non-lethal means of population control such as contraception testing, as well as the many available ways of co-existing with the deer, such as Strieter-Lites to limit deer/vehicle accidents.

Now more than ever, with so many communities turning to sharpshooting, bowhunting, and the horror of the captive bolt, your support is desperately needed to show legislators, the media and the public that killing animals is not a solution to a perceived problem.

Thank you and we hope to see you Tuesday.

Shane Michael Guy
League of Humane Voters of Ohio
shane@lohvoh.org
www.lohvoh.org/
440-225-6836

AKRON DEER SLAUGHTER
(In addition, Fran Buchholzer and 2 other members of the unelected Akron MetroParks
board have for at least 2 years hired sharpshooting serial killers of deer
(from White Buffalo?) to murder Akron's deer. Video shows the deer being
suffocated in plastic bags in some cases.

the case is now in court)
http://www.sharkonline.org/deerkills.mv.

CANTON HEALTH DEPT. THREATENS ARREST FOR FEEDING STRAY
CATS

forums.petfinder-network.com/vie....php

PCRM PHYSICIAN GROUP SUES OHIO STATE FOR BREAKING MICE
SPINES http://www.pcrm.org

helped by POET www.poetwill.org

NEOUCOM STOPS USING LIVE ANIMALS FOR MED STUDENTS
.. CASE WESTERN LAST MEDICAL SCHOOL IN OHIO USING
LIVE ANIMALS FOR MED STUDENTS

Ohio State, NEOUCOM etc. are still vivisecting, but not in their medical schools.

http://www.pcrm.org

VOINOVICH AUTHORED BILL TO EXEMPT CERTAIN MIGRATORY
BIRDS FROM FEDERAL PROTECTION

Remember at election time that Republicans in Ohio have been
anti animal.

CHRISTIAN VEG SOCIETY.. INTERNATIONAL GROUP BASED IN CLEVELAND ..
www.christianveg.com one founder: Steve Kaufman, MD

www.jewishveg.com/schwartz online course
www.hindu.org
www.plumvillage.org
etc

CITY OF AKRON CONTINUES TO TRAP CATS AND SEND THEM OFF
TO RESEARCH LABS

The city lends traps to neighbors of those with cats, suggesting
they be baited with tuna fish. Animals can die in traps of the cold
of the metal, thirst, heat, children's vandalism, hunter shootings etc.

Mayor Don PLusquellic 330 375 2345
City Council 330 375 2256
http://www.ci.akron.oh.us

(The City has discontinued its public comments page on its web
site because of the response of thousands of cat activists
around the world)

STOP LOBSTER SALES
Ask Acme stores to stop selling live lobsters in Hudson and Wallhaven in Akron and to
end the sale of bow and arrow hunting magazines
http://www.acmestores.com/contact.html

VEGETARIAN RESTAURANTS IN OHIO
http://www.vegohio.com

FIGHTING OHIO FACTORY FARMS
http://www.mercyforanimals.org

VEGQUOTES
http://spot.acorn.net/av/avquotes.html

[b]YOCONO'S RESTAURANT AKRON: PLEASE TAKE THE BEEF FAT OUT OF YOUR TOMATO
SAUCE

CURRENT GOVERNOR HAS INCREASED CANNED HUNTS IN OHIO
AND MADE THE MOURNING DOVE A HUNTED BIRD

OVER 100 OF OHIO'S ANIMAL ABUSERS
http://www.postpoems.com/members/ar See the Ohio File

Ohio members www.petfinder.com (links to Ohio animal
rescue groups are at the petfinder site and at www.worldanimalnet.org
posted by:

online veganesh

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us

tangotwice — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 17:25:07 GMT

looking for sexy female and/or shemale for extreme pleasure.

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Meghan & Boompsie on Beat Matrix tonight

djmeghan — Mon, 14 Nov 2005 18:08:16 GMT

Well, we have a real treat in store for you that has been a long time in the making! Up on the decks is the dynamic dual sounds of...

Meghan & Boompsie
(Goahead, Psy-Tektonics)

Don't be fooled by the names thinking that these girls play all sweetness and nice! These girls will absolutely cut you on the decks! Invidually, Meghan and Boompsie have rocked amany events over the years with their unique brand of raw and chunky tracks and the bar is raised to another level when they tag together cause...well lets just say we will NOT be held responsible for any blown speakers during tonight's broadcast! Disciple's of techno unite and tune in cause this show is for you!

Catch the Beat Matrix on 91.1FM WRUW in the Cleveland area Mondays from 11:00 PM thru 12:30 AM or listen to the live stream on the internet at:
http://www.beatmatrix.net

Dance, cause the volume is loud!

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Tuesday Elections - November 8, 2005

MichaelKwiatkowski — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 14:19:35 GMT

Here is how I'm voting and why:

Mayor: Frank Jackson - Unlike "Queen Jane", this guy gets it, he knows the city's problems inside and out and he has the ability to get things done. Unlike the current mayor, who likes to take credit for things she had little or nothing to do with (just ask the folks at West Town Community Development Center), lie to constituents and alienate just about everybody who ever supported her. I ask that you vote for Frank Jackson for mayor, if you live in Cleveland, this Tuesday.

Issues 2, 3, 4 & 5: I am voting in favor of all of these issies. Despite what the neocons in Ohio have said, our electoral process is broken and these issues--which are binding--are the best solution we have for fixing the system. These measures will lower the amount that people can donate to $2,000 in campaign contributions; take away the ability of a partisan secretary of state to rig elections by creating a nonpartisan elections board; eliminate gerrymandering by both parties by setting up a nonpartisan board to redraw legislative districts so that neither political party can gain an unfair advantage over the other; and make it easier for voters to vote absentee. Many newspapers acknowledge that Ohio's electoral process needs reform--badly, but tell us, "don't fix it." I say fix it. The Republicans, hoping to kill Issues 2-5, have offered non-binding legislation as a means of convincing voters to go against them but 1) there is no way the bill would come up for a vote in the Ohio Legislature before Tuesday and 2) the Republicans know they're going to kill the legislation anyway if they can convince voters to shoot down the reform issues on the ballot, which are binding and would be adopted into Ohio's Constitution if they pass. Ken Blackwell, who helped rig last year's election in Ohio in favor of the candidate whose campaign he served on while serving simultaneously as Ohio's chief election official, wants these measures killed. Mainly because he wants to be governor next year and he won't be able to rig his way into office if the measures pass. I urge everyone who cares about Ohio's future to vote in favor of Issues 2, 3, 4 and 5.

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The future has been predicted...

jmathew — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 22:57:34 GMT

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?page=powerrank2006_early

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Because you care about Northeast Ohio and her future ...

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 22:16:29 GMT

Because you care about Northeast Ohio and her future ...

We're working on "putting community back into neighborhood" by helping residents creatively transform the neighborhood where they live through grassroots efforts

Are you interested in possible being involved? If so please send me a message via Tribe with your email address (this way we avoid web critters who gobble email addresses and spue out spam) and I will get back to you with the details

Thanks,
Frank
Urban Paradoxes
440.331.2398

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Mayoral Candidates

MichaelKwiatkowski — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 22:34:21 GMT

The following were lifted from today's Cleveland Plain Dealer:

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Creating a safe city: Frank Jackson
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Leadership and partnerships will improve safety in the city of Cleveland. Politics won't.

We need a strong mayor who is willing to forge partnerships with residents, businesses, safety forces and the suburban community. Then, we will realize an improved quality of life in our neighborhoods and a better atmosphere to promote economic development. Our success will be determined by the strength of our leadership, the dedication of our safety forces and the totality of our response to all levels of crime.

We must deliver the message . . . that we will no longer tolerate symbols of neglect. Abandoned houses, graffiti and burned-out street lights become invitations to people to commit crimes and make it more difficult for our safety forces to do their jobs.

The need to improve safety in Cleveland is one that I have seen grow first hand: as an assistant city prosecutor, when I saw the faces of criminals and victims; as a council member, when I saw the impact on quality of life in my community. As president of City Council, I have seen the impact on economic development throughout the city.

We as a city must first deliver the message that we care about our citizens and neighborhoods and that we will no longer tolerate symbols of neglect. Abandoned houses, graffiti and burned-out street lights become invitations to people to commit crimes and make it more difficult for our safety forces to do their jobs.

We must also deliver a message that we as a city have zero tolerance for crime and that all levels of crime will be dealt with accordingly. In order to do this effectively and to ensure that our police officers have all the resources they need while operating within our budget, we need to do three things right away.

Implement a new deployment plan. The city of Cleveland must have a more effective police deployment plan that reaches into our neighborhoods and concentrates our resources.

Improve the technology available to our safety forces. These tools will allow our officers to do their jobs more efficiently, reduce the time it takes them to perform administrative functions and increase their time on the streets protecting all of our citizens, both business and residents.

Encourage regional collaboration with our suburban neighbors. By working with neighboring communities, we will be able to lobby for additional federal and state resources, share some of the costs of operating special police units like the helicopter unit, and we will be able to maintain a stronger police presence.

The mayor's leadership in promoting these public safety initiatives will have a positive impact on the mem bers of the police force who will then have the resources they need to do their jobs more effectively. The next step will be to regain the confidence and trust of the people and businesses throughout Cleveland -- a trust that the city can and will protect them and the confidence that their civil liberties will be respected.

The mission to create an environment in Cleveland that is safe, free of the symbols of neglect and has zero tolerance for crime must be firmly established and understood by everyone, from the mayor to the average citizen. The key to accomplishing this is strong leadership from the mayor, the safety director and the chief of police. A strong safety director can protect a professional police chief from the politics of City Hall and allow the chief to do his job. With this leadership in place, the command staff and the rank-and-file members of the police force will be able to demonstrate a higher level of professionalism.

Once this mission is in place, the mayor and the safety leadership in Cleveland will be able to offer increased accountability to the citizens of Cleveland, and the police force will be able to balance its duty to enforce the law with the need to uphold human rights. The combination of the two will create a Cleveland that people will want to live in, will want to invest in and will want to visit.

We will have neighborhoods that do not harbor criminals in abandoned buildings; there will be no places of little light that encourage drug deals. We will have an environment that is desirable to developers and business owners who will be more confident that their employees and customers will be safe. We will have an environment in which tourists will feel comfortable. We will become a city of choice.

Jackson is president of City Council.

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Primary Ups and Downs

MichaelKwiatkowski — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 19:05:32 GMT

Okay, as many of you probably know I'm volunteering on the Jackson campaign for mayor. So you can imagine how giddy I was when he whupped Campbell's behind in Tuesday's primary election.

But I was wondering, why do you think so few people showed up to vote on Tuesday? According to the Plain Dealer, only 16% of registered voters actually bothered to go to the polls.

Is it the shenanigans by Blackwell last year that disenfranchised so many? Could it be the Plain Dealer's backing of Campbell (a candidate so many people from my observation do not want in the mayor's office again) combined with the paper's dissing of the other candidates? Or is it a combination of these reasons?

Just curious.

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GOLDEN FLASHES

Wed, 05 Oct 2005 01:07:02 GMT

UNITE

http://KentState.tribe.net

KSU

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Live New Music from California in Kent, Cleveland in Athens

Human — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 05:53:37 GMT

Greetings and blessings Tribe...
I am a former NE Ohioan and I brought my band back to Play some shows...
Check out www.thehumanrevolution.org for more information....
basically...we're in Kent on the 11'th and the 16'th, Cleveland on the 13'th and Athens on the 18'th.
Thanks for helping us get the word out...sincerely...
Human and the Other Humans
Aloha

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Jackson For Mayor

MichaelKwiatkowski — Sat, 30 Jul 2005 01:07:09 GMT

http://www.frankgjackson.com

http://www.frankjacksonformayor.com

http://kickme.to/byebyeJane

I'm volunteering on the Frank Jackson campaign. He's running for mayor, and I will be making the rounds at events, going door-to-door, etc. for him. I wanted to try and avoid politics on this tribe but sometimes its important to get involved in it. Because Cleveland is dying, and the mayor just sits on her ass coming up with nice-sounding ideas that she'll never implement.

Jackson has been on City Council for 16 years now, and Council President for four of them. He's got a solid record of getting things done, and many members of Cleveland City Council support his campaign and want him as mayor.

I'm not asking you to support Frank right now, not when you may not have even heard of him yet. You need information before you can make that decision. So I'm asking that you check out his website and come to events he's going to be at. Hear the man speak. I think that when you do, you'll like his honesty and his straightforward talking.

Thanks for reading this.

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Wal-Mart

MichaelKwiatkowski — Fri, 03 Jun 2005 01:44:49 GMT

For those of who who are interested and are able to make it down there...

On Thursday, June 9th at 7:00 P.M. there will be a town hall meeting at West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church regarding the proposed Wal-Mart project in Rocky River. Wal-Mart wants to tear down Westgate Mall and build yet ANOTHER store in the spot, despite the fact that there is already a stor in North Olmsted just a few miles away, easily accesible by the main roads as well as the freeway. Attending this meeting will be the mayor of Rocky River.

Remember, that's Thursday, June 9th at 7:00 P.M. at West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church in Rocky River.

20401 Hilliard BLVD. You can get more information as well as directions by calling 1-440-895-0463.

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ACTION Cleveland -- June 4

Tue, 24 May 2005 13:01:07 GMT

Please attend. We need your participation in the process. Details are under "Event" listing.

Frank

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Café Society: Cleveland

Thu, 12 May 2005 19:07:59 GMT

Finally, "Café Society: Cleveland" -- http://www.cafecleveland.blogspot.com -- Urban Paradoxes newest blog is up and running. So, please, grab a cup of coffee and join us for a leisurely, but lively, discussion guaranteed to raise the bar & challenge assumptions.

Frank

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Revisioning Neighborhoods

Mon, 10 Jan 2005 21:42:17 GMT

An opportunity to make an impact! If you live or work in any of the following neighborhoods and want to participate in "re-visioning neighborhoods" session please send me a "private message" via Tribe. Be sure to include your neighborhood and email address/phone number. I will respond with follow-up information. Other neighborhoods will be added over the coming weeks.

+Downtown (including Wharehouse, Gateway, Playhouse Square districts and the Reserve Square-Galleria districts)
+Glenville neighborhoods
+Wade Park-East Blvd-Magnolia neighborhood
+Harvard-Lee-Kinsman neighborhood
+West Park: Rainbow
+West Park: John Marshall
+West Park: Kamm's Corners

Frank
Urban Paradoxes

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ISO Jason Lemine

sssavery — Sun, 24 Apr 2005 14:21:36 GMT

If anyone knows the lovely Jason lemine and where to contact him please do and let him know I am looking for him.

Avery

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ohio voters - pls read

Cedwyn — Sun, 21 Nov 2004 21:47:57 GMT

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If you know anyone that voted optical scan (filling in
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Please contact me ASAP if you or someone you know
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Greens/Reformers/Libertarians

Tue, 02 Nov 2004 07:12:46 GMT

You can vote Green/Reform/Libertarian AND send W back to his scruffy ranch in Texas: votepair.org

Nader plugged it Oct. 9: http://news.votepair.org/archives/2004/10/ralph_nader_poi.html

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New urban blogs from Urban Paradoxes posted

Sun, 10 Oct 2004 23:26:14 GMT

After a long absence the Urban Paradoxes and Fl ânuer blogs are back. "The New Urbanism: Co-opted" can be found at http://urbanparadoxes.blogspot.com and a new series on Cleveland, her neighborhoods, along with some thoughts at http://Flanuer.blogspot.com. I invite you to check them out and add your comments. If you find them interesting there each blog provides an opportunity for subscribing.

If you want more information on Urban Paradoxes, please check out the web site @ www.urbanparadoxes.com. And please let me know what you are thinking about Cleveland and The New Urbanism.

Frank

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Menopause the musical

Joseph — Sat, 31 Jul 2004 14:42:01 GMT

Anyone heard any revues taking my girlfriend for her B-Day

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Meet Up?

MichaelKwiatkowski — Thu, 02 Sep 2004 20:42:57 GMT

Soooo...

...Anyone on this tribe want to arrange a meet up? I was thinking some time in October, at the Arabica near University Circle. Of course, if anyone has another suggestion I'm open to it.

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Fave Spot

MichaelKwiatkowski — Sun, 18 Apr 2004 00:57:43 GMT

What's your favorite place to hang out?

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Fave Song Lyrics

MichaelKwiatkowski — Sat, 18 Sep 2004 00:56:43 GMT

Lou Gramm Band - One Dream

One Dream (B.Turgon/L.Gramm)
Maybe I'm wrong
And I should know better
To trust easily, I don't know...
But I've waited so long
And I need to believe
That there must be a way
And I know
I've got...

One dream that keeps me hangin' on
One dream, over and over
One dream that love will find a way
Find a way, yeah, yeah

Yesterday's gone
And all that remains of the past
Is this memory
But it takes love that is strong
And a heart that is pure
To stand a little pain
We gotta live for today

One dream that keeps me hangin' on
One dream, dream it over and over
One dream that love will find a way
Find a way, yeah
One dream that's all that I'm livin' for
One dream, dream it over and over
One dream that love will find a way
Find a way, yeah, yeah
Ooh, yeah
Yesterday's gone
And all that remains of the past
Is a memory
But it takes love that is strong
And a heart that's pure
And can stand a little pain
Ooh, yeah, yeah now

One dream that keeps me hangin' on
One dream, over and over
One dream that love will find a way
I know, I know
One dream that keeps me hangin' on
One dream, over and over
One dream that love will find a way

Mmm, mmm
Will find a way
Love will find a way

One dream that keeps me hangin' on
One dream, over and over
One dream that keeps me hangin' on
One dream, over and over

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N.R.G. - Instruments Of Destruction

Iron birds of fortune
Adrift above the skies
Cloudy revelations
Unseen by naked eyes
Flying tools of torment
Will penetrate the sphere
Erupt the rock of ages
Bringing final fear

* Instruments of destruction
Tools of powerplays
It's a violent eruption
Existence drips away

What it really matter
When nothing really counts
Grave eternal darkness
When drained of every ounce
And when the nightmare's over
The final from the storm
Dust of all creation
To ashes we transform

* Repeat

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John Kerry?

jmathew — Wed, 11 Aug 2004 18:23:44 GMT

What do you guys think about John Kerry. His speech at the Democratic convention wasn't bad despite mentioning that he was a Vietnam hero a gazillon times!

Last night at the bar, my friends and I were talking about Kerry. They think that he's ruining his chances despite practically being handed the Presidency. They said that he make Al Gore look vibrant.

I agree that he isn't the most interesting candidate, but I think he's the LEAST sucky out of the democratic nominees he competed with:

There was Graham, Gephardt, Lieerman, and Clark. I kept getting them all confused. They didn't say anything prominent that made them stand out from the rest of the candidates. And they were really old. Who wants a president who might die before his term is over?

There was Dennis Kucinich, which I really wanted to like since he's the Senator for my state. (Ohio) But he felt too 'weasely' for me. I kept picturing him as a villan from the old "Batman" TV series. He would have made a good Riddler...hopping around and doing cartwheels.

There was Al Sharpton, who was a really animated vibrant talker. But unfortunately, it didn't matter what his views and points were. He's black. The only black president we will be seeing anytime soon is on the Fox TV show "24". (great show, by the way!) And there was Braun, who was black AND didn't have a penis, so thats a double no-no for her.

I kinda liked Dean, but eventually the only thing he was known for was being 'coo-coo' with the microphone. That's not necesssarilly a bad thing...If Kerry showed half the passion that Dean had, I'm sure his popularity would boost. But Dean was the butt of too many jokes so he had to go.

Then there was John Edwards. The son of a mill worker if you haven't heard. At first, I thought he was too young, too weak and wimpy, too pretty-boyish to be President. When we are at a time of war, we don't want a guy other countries won't take seriously and push around. But after listening to his speech at the convention, he had a 'Kennedy' feel to him. Maybe Kerry should be HIS running mate.

I think the best thing Kerry has going for him is that he's not George W. Bush. And I guess he should keep pushing his heroic military background for all it can get. Both him and Edwards talk about how they know what the working class needs, but they are ridiculously rich. They keep promising great Healthcare, but how are they going to implement this and with what money?? Maybe they should chase Kucinich until he gives them his pot of gold. (It's a Leprechaun joke...get it?)

But Kerry and Edwards do have one thing going for them... They're the least-sucky of the bunch and possibly the best chance the Democrats have of winning the White House. What do you guys think?

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News Site!

MichaelKwiatkowski — Sat, 05 Jun 2004 22:17:55 GMT

Greetings one and all!

I have decided to put together a new Internet news website based in the Greater Cleveland area. I am currently seeking people to contribute articles, columns and reviews in their spare time. I would like to keep updates on a weekly basis for the time being, and every person who can contribute will help a lot to fulfill this goal!

Should you wish to contribute an article, interview, column or review, please include a picture of yourself (optional) along with your name so you can be credited for your work. You may send me these via e-mail. I will post them on the website.

As I want to make the website the best it can possibly be, I am also seeking people experienced in web design. If you or anyone you know would like to help out toward that end, please feel free to contact me. Thank you.

http://www.geocities.com/clevelandfreepress

Michael Kwiatkowski

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Taking Shape

MichaelKwiatkowski — Fri, 06 Aug 2004 00:53:48 GMT

My news website is finally taking shape! With the help and advice of a woman learned in web design, and with a little effort (not to mention a considerable amount of learning) on my part, 'Cleveland Free Press' is starting to look more professional.

http://www.geocities.com/clevelandfreepress

I still need people interested in writing/reporting to help by submitting articles, columns, interviews and reviews. I want to make this effort succeed, but it won't happen with just me doing all the work in whatever spare time I have. If anyone is interested, please e-mail me at the following address:

clevelandfreepress@yahoo.com

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Fingerhut for Senate

MichaelKwiatkowski — Thu, 22 Jul 2004 01:45:07 GMT

http://www.fingerhutforsenate.com

http://www.daytoncitypaper.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=992&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0

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Kerry's Ideas For the Military

MichaelKwiatkowski — Wed, 21 Jul 2004 01:57:29 GMT

I saw this originally over at the Bush vs Kerry tribe, and I think it warrants posting here:

http://fairuse.1accesshost.com/news2/dn.htm

What if John Kerry Wins?
By WILLIAM MATTHEWS

If John Kerry becomes U.S. president, defense budgets will keep going up, he says - but how that money is spent is going to change.

Budgets have to keep rising "for a period, unavoidably," the Democratic presidential hopeful said in a June 24 interview with Defense News. The war in Iraq, the global war on terrorism, military transformation and the need to repair and replace weapons lost or simply worn down in Iraq make higher defense budgets inevitable, Kerry said.

But Kerry also said he is willing to delay missile defense plans and cut back other weapons programs to add two divisions to the 10-division Army.

President George W. Bush has made deploying a missile interceptor system a top military priority and plans to spend $9.2 billion on it in 2005 alone. Kerry says that's spending too much too soon.

"I'm not for the rapid deployment of missile defense," the Massachusetts senator said. "I'm for research and development and continuing the testing. But I don't think we're ready for deployment. I think that's a pool of money that's going to be wasted."

Cuts to the missile defense program could yield "several billion" dollars to be spent on other defense needs, he said.

Kerry declined to specify what other programs might also be cut, saying he would order a threat analysis to indicate which systems now in development are no longer top priorities, he said.

"What I'm committed to is transformation of the military for the 21st century," he said, a force that is able to fight terrorism and also able to handle more traditional threats. "I think having a more mobile, more special-operations-oriented, more flexible, rapidly deployable military is very important to us."

Kerry said there is a general need to modernize weapons, develop newer systems for urban warfare and repair or replace older weapons and equipment worn out in Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Those would be budget priorities.

Adding Troops

At least as pressing is the need to add troops to the overburdened U.S. Army.

Of the two divisions Kerry proposes to add - about 40,000 troops - one would be a standard combat division and the other would be a "support division" designed for post-conflict operations. It would include "civil affairs, psychological operations, military police, engineering, all those kinds of components that are part of winning the postwar effort.

"I think we need greater training in that," Kerry said. "Winning a war is not just winning the active war, it's winning the immediate occupation afterwards, which this administration was completely unprepared and ill-equipped to do."

As his red-white-and-blue campaign plane flew south along the California coast, Kerry ticked off what he called the failures and arrogance of the Bush administration. And he confidently spelled out how he would deal with key defense matters, from transformation of U.S. forces to improving relations with U.S. allies.

Kerry disparaged the Bush administration for its failures in the war in Iraq and its failure to hold anyone accountable for them.

"I think there's a serious question as to why [Defense Secretary Donald] Rumsfeld and any of them are still around," he said. "When you miscalculate in war as badly as they have miscalculated, when you don't have equipment that you're supposed to have, when you short the number of troops you should have, when you don't even calculate the postwar process accurately, when you willfully refuse to look at plans drawn up by others in order to do this right, it's beyond negligence. When you pass off looting as a minor happening, it's beyond me.

"The lack of accountability up and down the line sends a message throughout the military that is counter to everything you've learned in the military," he said.

Kerry argued that he is better qualified to manage the diplomatic and war fighting duties of the commander-in-chief.

"I have 20 years experience on the [Senate] Foreign Relations Committee; I have active war fighting experience; I went to chemical, biological warfare school; I have served on the Arms Control Observer group of the Senate; I've been chairman of the Narcotics Terrorism Committee; I've visited bases and troops and countries abroad that are challenges to our nation; and I think I am ready to be commander-in-chief in this new world."

Kerry said he has "a greater level of preparation and a better vision of how we'd make ourselves safe than George Bush has - even now."

From the outset of his presidency, Kerry said he would work to repair relations with U.S. allies. In the Middle East, he said he would strive to get Arab countries more involved in their own policing.

"I believe you have got to turn to the Arab countries and say to them, 'Look, you have a choice, you can have a failed state as your neighbor and maybe a civil war next door, or you get involved.' I think this administration does not have the ability to do that because this administration [disrespected] them so badly going in. I think you need a new president in order to have a new policy in Iraq."

Kerry said he has influence with Middle Eastern leaders.

"I know Hosni Mubarak, I know King Abdullah [of Jordan], I know [Saudi] Crown Prince Abdullah. I have dealt with these people for 15 years or more - not in the case of King Abdullah because he hasn't been there that long, but I know him. He has been in my home. I have worked with him on economic development in Jordan. I have a relationship."

Kerry called for a broad dialogue on the Korean peninsula: "a bilateral negotiation in North Korea where we put the entire force deployment issue on the table along with the nuclear issue and the economic issue and human rights issues, and you really try to come to resolution on the armistice."

And in Europe, he said the United States must work to build up the nascent European defense capability. "It's a good thing for Europe to have a more developed force, and I think we need to work with them to develop it."

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Ohio Artists

veganmegan — Mon, 31 May 2004 22:25:08 GMT

I just started a tribe for Ohio artists. The tribe is for openings, collaborations, reviews and networking for Ohio's art lovers and makers.

artohio.tribe.net

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Introductions

MichaelKwiatkowski — Sat, 10 Apr 2004 21:38:54 GMT

Time for intros, everyone. Who are you, where in Cleveland/Cuyahoga do you live?

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Ideas For Improving Cleveland & Cuyahoga

MichaelKwiatkowski — Wed, 05 May 2004 22:00:54 GMT

I have become increasingly concerned about the welfare of my home town and the county in which it is located. I have also become increasingly political in my thinking in recent years, and I am growing tired of just sitting on the sidelines while local leaders turn my city and my county to crap.

I will first address issues concerning Cleveland, and then I will ask for members who live in the outlying communities to voice their concerns and ideas for their own cities.

Basically, my biggest gripe is with the way Cleveland's leaders handle finances. We are in debt up to our ears, yet our local leaders continue to live extravagantly and spend public money like it is limitless. This has to end, and end now. To that end, I'd like to put forth some ideas that I have been tossing around in my head, and ask the other members of this tribe for their input.

1.) Scrap the convention center plans, and try to come up with ways we can get the Rock Hall induction ceremonies held here in Cleveland.

Think about it; why continue to push to build a convention center when we don't really use the one we have now except for the Autorama, and when every time it is put on the ballot the idea gets shot down by voters? This seems to me to be a no-brainer. If we can get the induction ceremonies held here in Cleveland where the Rock Hall is located, that will bring the musicians who will in turn attract tourists looking to get a glimpse of their favorite artists. This would also attract shopping back to downtown Cleveland, as it would be necessary to make downtown a place where people would want to spend their money in order to make holding the ceremonies here feasible.

So in my mind, it would be a better use of time, effort and resources to try and figure out a way to get the induction ceremonies held here in Cleveland. The convention center can wait until such time as the city is able to attract people not only from other cities across America but also from the suburbs.

2.) Provide tax breaks to businesses, large and small, that create long-term jobs in Cleveland proper. Make businesses that are currently receiving tax breaks but not creating jobs start paying their fair share of the tax burden, as corporate welfare (as this actually is) is simply lost revenue. Given the fact that residency is at an all time low in Cleveland, it is unfathomable to me that our leaders continue to give free rides to businesses that do not generate long-term, decent-paying jobs.

In other words, make businesses earn their tax breaks. Those that wish to leave the city as a result of such a policy may do so, since they're doing it already. That will leave more room for smaller businesses to take advantage and flourish.

3.) Ask the School CEO to take a 2/3 reduction in pay and perks. Barbara Byrd-Bennet is making an estimated $300,000 per year, with an additional $100,000 per year in expenses which was recently criticized by the state auditor. Why is the school CEO making so much money in a single year when we cannot afford to transport our city's students to and from school? It's ridiculous. I would suggest cutting Ms. Byrd-Bennet's salary down to $75,000 per year with an additional $5,000 per year in school-related personal expenses. There is no excuse for shelling out this much money to a single person who is head of a municipal school system, especially when improvements under Byrd-Bennet's tenure seem to have been marginal.

4.) I read about this in the Cleveland Free Times; reduce the number of city councilpersons, or at least reduce their salaries by half. We have 21 city council members in Cleveland, all of whom are making over $100,000 each per year. Why is this, when we have had Mayor Jane Campbell lay off hundreds of safety service employees due to insufficient funds? Why shouldn't our elected city representatives sacrifice at least half their own salaries during this time of fiscal crisis?

I say petition city council to reduce its salaries to $50,000-$55,000 per year until such time as the financial crisis is over. Other cities with larger populations than Cleveland have fewer councilpersons that have lower pay. And somehow they manage to do an effective job of running their cities. I'm not going to be naive and think that we will ever reduce the number of councilpersons, but certainly it would be more feasible to ask for a temporary 50% pay reduction. It would save Cleveland about $1 million a year. That money could perhaps be spent for the purposes of hiring back some of our laid off safety force workers, or other programs to help the individual wards.

5.) Reduce or eliminate the city tax on residents who are forced to find work in neighboring communities. Is it my fault, for example, that I have to work in Rocky River because no lasting or stable jobs seem to be in Cleveland? I don't think so, so why do I need to fork over more of my money? Why penalize me for something that is beyond my control? All this tax does is make me want to go live in the city I work in, which is NOT Cleveland. Does this make sense when my home town is bleeding residents to the suburbs and other states altogether?

Anyway, those are my ideas for improving Cleveland. Obviously there's room for error, and I don't claim to have all the answers. But I do think these ideas are, if nothing else, worth trying out. What do my fellow Clevelanders think?

So, for members of this tribe who live outside Cleveland, what gripes do you have about your community and what ideas do you have for fixing the problems?

Better still (and this question is for all members), how do you think solutions could be implemented?

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Hessler Street Fair

veganmegan — Wed, 19 May 2004 22:07:14 GMT

Started in 1969, the Hessler Street Fair has been a music and arts tradition in Cleveland. It is the primary fund-raiser for the Hessler Neighborhood Association (HNA). In turn,the HNA uses these funds to help preserve and maintain the Hessler Road neighborhood. The Hessler Street Fair continues to promote a spirit of togetherness and care-free fun in a home-grown atmosphere of family-friendly entertainment.

This years fair will be held (rain or shine) on:

Saturday, May 22nd

&

Sunday May 23rd

from noon to dusk

Please come celebrate one of Historic Cleveland's' most eclectic festivals
this Saturday and Sunday from noon to dusk! The Hessler Street Fair is held in
the Historic tree-lined, wooden street neighborhood, one block north of Euclid &
Mayfield Roads, in the heart of both University Circle and Case Western
Reserve University.

Hang out with and support local artists, network with
peace & justice & environmental activists, hear live music, poetry, create some
art, visit the museum, eat hot fresh strawberry crepes and a plethora of ethnic
delicacies and just enjoy the "vibe" that is the Hessler Street Fair!
Alcoholic beverages are available nearby at The Barking Spider.

The Hessler Street Fair is a fun family friendly event, with hands-on
children's activities in Harmony Park. Nonstop music will be broadcast on WRUW
featuring The Peace Love and Unity Circuit!

There will be a memorial area, and a candlelight vigil Saturday evening at
dusk dedicated to the loving memory of Daniel Thompson, it is rumored that there
would also be an open poetry period immediately following. Please bring a
candle and kind words, or just come out and celebrate the legacy of activism with
heart that is The Poet Laureate of Cleveland.

For more information go to: www.hessler.org/fair.html

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Malls

MichaelKwiatkowski — Tue, 11 May 2004 23:39:44 GMT

What's your favorite mall to hang out at/around? What store in that mall do you frequent most?

Mine is Great Northern Mall, in North Olmsted. I like Hobart's Health Food store (on Great Northern Blvd), and World Market. Kick-ass stuff in those places.

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What do you like, dislike about your town?

MichaelKwiatkowski — Fri, 30 Apr 2004 22:36:16 GMT

There was a recent story in the alternative paper, Cleveland Free Times, about something called 'Cleveland Affective Disorder' which from my brief scan of the article looked like some expose on the state of Clevelanders' psyches and hangups about their home town.

It got me thinking, what's to like or dislike about Cleveland? Or, for that matter, any municipality in Cuyahoga?

So in the spirit of this thread, what do you like the most about your home town? What do you dislike the most? Why?

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Local Programming

MichaelKwiatkowski — Wed, 28 Apr 2004 16:13:19 GMT

Does anyone remember the old Channel 61 TV station that played all those oldies like Blondie, Ma & Pa Kettle, Little Rascals, Three Stooges, etc. before they turned it into a freakin' home shopping network?

I was thinking of that for some reason today, and I was wondering if anyone else remembered that.

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Hello?

MichaelKwiatkowski — Sat, 24 Apr 2004 22:34:17 GMT

Is there anyone out there?

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Pics

MichaelKwiatkowski — Sat, 24 Apr 2004 01:25:05 GMT

Just thought I'd ask members to donate any Cleveland/Cuyahoga pics they happen to have to the gallery. You can include pics of yourself, friends, family, whomever as long as it also has an identifiable image of someplace in Cuyahoga. Please list where the pic was taken, especially if it is indoors.

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Echo...echo...echo...echo.....

MichaelKwiatkowski — Mon, 12 Apr 2004 00:15:01 GMT

*Taps microphone*

Is this thing on? I know it's only been a fe days but I had hoped that this tribe would get SOME use by now...oh well, just gonna have to give it some more time to fill up.

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Welcome Cleveland, Cuyahoga Residents!

MichaelKwiatkowski — Fri, 09 Apr 2004 20:09:48 GMT

Okay, we've all discovered the joys of tribe.net, and we've all found new 'net friends and so on. But in my experience so far on this site most of the people I have met are in other states and in some cases other countries altogether.

So I decided, why not a tribe for people from right here in the Greater Cleveland area, people who live here in Cuyahoga, who want to chat and hang around and whatever else strikes their fancy?

So here is the Cleveland and Cuyahoga tribe. I'm asking all new members to recruit and donate pictures, and above all get to know one another! Later on down the line maybe we can organize meetups or get-togethers or whatever.

Have fun!

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