WSPD is reporting that "Sylvania to Create Gateway District"

http://www.wspd.com/cc-common/news/sections/local/?newsart=4

I went to my daughter's open house at a TPS High School and was so disappointed. Its no wonder the school's aren't fairing well.
As we pulled in it appeared to me the place was going to be packed, good turn out. As we visited my daughter's classes one by one, I was amazed to see that it was usually us alone in a class room, just 2 of the classes had another set of parents.

California, of course)
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Limits proposed on fast-food restaurants
The Los Angeles Times ^ | Tami Abdollah

As America gets fatter, policymakers are seeking creative approaches to legislating health. They may have entered the school cafeteria -- and now they're eyeing your neighborhood.

Editor's Note: In 2004, Black people voted 89 percent for the Democratic presidential candidate and 10 percent for Bush. Some pundits argue that the Democratic Party is the best hope for African-Americans, given the chilling Right Wing bent of Republicans. ...

READ THE FULL STORY
http://thetoledojournal.com/News/Article/Article.asp?NewsID=14121&sID=3

This just in: According to Brian Leiter

Ohio Republicans have blocked a proposal to test electronic voting machines prior to the 2008 presidential primary.

Shawn Ferguson entered the Lucas County commissioners' chambers yesterday as a bearer of good news: A local company receiving a tax abatement volunteered to donate money to Toledo Public Schools and Spencer Township.

Registered Voters 99765 - Cards Cast 7287 7.30% Num. Report Precinct 171 - Num. Reporting 171 100.00%

Council District 2
Total
Number of Precincts 64
Precincts Reporting 64 100.0 %
Total Votes 3299
MOLLY MCHUGH BRANYAN 704 21.34%
D. MICHAEL COLLINS 523 15.85%
ED CICHY 467 14.16%
JEFF SIMPSON 389 11.79%
JOE KIDD 374 11.34%
KAREN SHANAHAN 272 8.24%
MARIO CAMPOS 216 6.55%

Turnout comments? Winners, losers, surprises, and let's toss in the kitchen sink. What are your thoughts?

DETROIT

Growth revenues are not going to be enough to pay for the widening of Toledo Blade Boulevard next year. But that will not stop North Port, FL from spending $23 million to ease congestion on the busy road connecting U.S. 41 in Charlotte County to Interstate 75 in the eastern part of the city.

A Wayne County jury today found Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and the city liable for unfairly punishing two police officers who probed reports of bad behavior by the mayor and his police body guards, and awarded them $6.5 million, plus interest from 2003.

http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070911/UPDATE/709110411

Article published Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Toledo area looking good for job seekers
Metro Toledo ranks among the best cities in the state in terms of hiring for the October through December period in a new survey.
http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070911/BUSINESS0...

Ever wonder how TPS spends your money?

As a "liberal", I'n not surprised by this...

Previous psychological studies have found that conservatives tend to be more structured and persistent in their judgments whereas liberals are more open to new experiences. The latest study found those traits are not confined to political situations but also influence everyday decisions.

The Democrat's presidential campaign is refunding $850,000 linked to Norman Hsu, caught up in allegations of running a Ponzi scheme.

By Robin Fields, Chuck Neubauer and Dan Morain, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers
September 11, 2007

Senator says anxiety clouded his judgment

MINNEAPOLIS -- U.S. Sen. Larry Craig filed court papers Monday seeking to withdraw his guilty plea in an airport sex sting, saying he entered the plea under stress caused by media inquiries into his sexuality.

Dwayne Morehead, who got a $48,500-a-year city job after volunteering in the mayoral campaign of Carty Finkbeiner and was fired last month, was disciplined or counseled 11 times during Jack Ford's administration, mostly for poor attendance.

Tuesday, I hope you consider Ronnell Traynum for City Council. You can learn more below.

Voting will reduce 3 races for council
By JOSHUA BOAK
BLADE POLITICS WRITER
http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070910/NEWS09/70...
"We're hoping for a 20 percent or greater turnout," said Jill Kelly, executive director of the Lucas County Board of Elections.