Blaming the Burqa Jul 2, 2009
I was recently driving in Cleveland OH, a car pulled up next to me at some lights. Glancing in I saw a "person" wearing clothing which would have left only their eyes exposed and they were wearing very dark black sunglasses. (Townhall.com)
Nation's last known hand-poled ferry stays afloat Jul 2, 2009
With time ticking away on LeBron James' continued tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers, General Manager Danny Ferry said that the organization was no longer willing to wait in its quest for a championship ... Cleveland general manager Danny Ferry has stated his intent to re-sign Varejao and the Cavs may offer him a contract during the free-agency signing period which starts on Wednesday. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Celebrezze leaves West Penn for UPMC Jul 2, 2009
He also served a surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. Reader Comments. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Bryant stays with Lakers Jul 2, 2009
Shaq checks out Cleveland: Shaquille O'Neal took his first look at his new basketball home. The 15-time All-Star center toured the Cleveland Cavaliers' suburban practice facility and took his physical on Wednesday, one day before he is formally introduced as superstar LeBron James' newest teammate ... O'Neal and a small group of associates met briefly with Cavs coach Mike Brown and others at the Cleveland Clinic Courts in Independence, Ohio. (News & Observer -- Sports)
What Happened to the Stimulus? Jul 2, 2009
Construction workers on the site of an infrastructure project at the junction of Interstates 490 and 77 in Cleveland, Tuesday 30 June 2009. The project is being funded by government stimulus money as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. (Time.com)
Authorities: NY-Ohio pot smuggling ring broken up Jul 2, 2009
MALONE, N.Y. (AP) - Authorities say they've broken up a drug ring linked to Russian organized crime that smuggled as much as $27 million worth of marijuana through New York's St. Regis Mohawk Reservation to the Cleveland area over the past three years. Five of those arrested are from New York and three from Ohio. (WCAX.com, VT)
Shaq arrives in Cleveland for physical Jul 2, 2009
CLEVELAND - Shaquille ONeal took his first look at his new basketball home ... ONeal and a small group of associates met briefly with Cavs coach Mike Brown and others at the Cleveland Clinic Courts in Independence, Ohio ... ONeal, who will wear jersey No. 33 his high school and college number in Cleveland, is staying at a posh downtown hotel during this visit. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Browns WR Stallworth suspended indefinitely by NFL Jul 2, 2009
"The conduct reflected in your guilty plea resulted in the tragic loss of life and was inexcusable," Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a letter to Stallworth (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Power surge backs Braden in finale Jul 2, 2009
Oakland (33-44) at Cleveland (31-48), 4:05 p.m. PT. Beat reporter Mychael Urban answers A's fans' questions. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Jul 2, 2009
Attention to wealth could also feed into the "greedy geezer construct," says Robert Binstock, a professor of aging, health, and society at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. That could fuel calls to cut Social Security or pensions, on which many seniors depend. (Yahoo News -- Aging)
Dr. Dan Lebovitz of Ohio Receives Leadership Award Jul 2, 2009
Subsequently, he completed his pediatric residency and pediatric critical care fellowship at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. He is currently serving in his second year as Chairman of the Board of LifeBanc. (PR Newswire)
Shaq does Cleveland, takes tour of Cavs' facility Jul 2, 2009
Shaquille O'Neal takes first tour of new Cleveland home - NBA - SI.com ... Shaq takes tour of new Cleveland NBA home ... CLEVELAND (AP) -- Shaquille O'Neal took his first look at his new basketball home. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Independence Day Classic ready to begin Jul 2, 2009
Fairview is coming again from Boulder and Strongville comes from a strong area of Cleveland high school teams. Tournament play begins in heavy fashion Thursday with five games at all three sites which includes Columbia Academy. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Firm Accused of Duping Malpractice Claimants Jul 2, 2009
Former clients of a Cleveland-based law firm have convinced an Ohio appeals court to revive their claim that the 45-attorney shop duped them into a low-ball settlement in a legal malpractice case ... Representing the Berrys is Christopher M. DeVito, a partner at Cleveland-based Morganstern, MacAdams & DeVito; and Paul Grieco, a partner at Landskroner, Grieco, Madden, also in Cleveland. (Law.com)
Clicks: More mock draft madness Jul 2, 2009
Baltimore Buffalo (I hope T.O. can catch balls amidst freezing temps, snow and perilous crosswinds) Carolina Chicago Cleveland (In bad weather, does it really matter who's QB -- Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson. Denver Green Bay N.Y. Giants N.Y. Jets Pittsburgh Philadelphia. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Call from Inouye's office raises conflict of interest question Jul 2, 2009
The Ohio congressional delegation complained loudly last year when Treasury declined to give TARP funds to National City Bank, a longtime Cleveland institution ... The Ohio congressional delegation complained loudly last year when Treasury declined to give TARP funds to National City Bank, a longtime Cleveland institution. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Techmeier merging with The Cochran Firm Jul 1, 2009
In addition to Milwaukee, The Cochran Firm is planning to open offices in the Ohio cities of Cleveland, Toledo and Cincinnati within the next six months, said Keith Givens, managing partner of The Cochran Firm. The larger markets in the Midwest have the right population mix for the civil injury cases we specialize in, said Givens, who added his law firm opened a firm in Minneapolis in October 2008. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Ohio State AD to head men's hoops committee Jul 1, 2009
Smith, a Cleveland native, played football at Notre Dame and was on the 1973 national championship team. He was named Iowa State's athletic director in 1993, then held the same position at Arizona State in 2000 before the move to Ohio State. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Braves vs. Phils: Say no more Jul 1, 2009
2:23 pm June 30, 2009, by David O'Brien. Braves need Lowe on his game tonight. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Surgery likely for Sizemore after season Jul 1, 2009
The Official Site of the Cleveland Indians ... CLEVELAND -- Grady Sizemore is playing through pain, and the Indians' All-Star center fielder appears likely to have arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow at season's end, according to head athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Candidate John Kasich seeks to phase-out state income tax Jul 1, 2009
He promised as governor to pay more attention to Cleveland, which he likened to his hometown of Pittsburgh, where he grew up the son of a mailman ... To improve the economy in Cleveland and Ohio, Kasich wants to gradually phase out the state income tax and eliminate the inheritance tax ... In no way do they represent the view of clevelandjewishnews. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Smith on Board with the Broncos Jul 1, 2009
I became a Cleveland fan when LeBron James came around. I can't wait for LeBron and Shaq to play together. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Mitchel Musso Announces Summer 2009 Tour Dates Jul 1, 2009
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Ohio town frets, chuckles over costumed sellers Jul 1, 2009
Tallmadge, about 35 miles south of Cleveland, has decided against trying to regulate costumed pitchmen for fast food, furniture and other wares. At the urging of some council members, the city began working on a possible ordinance restricting costumes and body sign advertising. (AZCentral -- News)
Census: Columbus growth picks up the pace Jul 1, 2009
Cleveland, Toledo, Akron and Dayton all shrank last year. Cleveland and Dayton garnered the dubious distinction of being two of the 10 fastest-shrinking cities in the nation with a population of more than 100,000. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Population decline slows in Pittsburgh Jul 1, 2009
Among the 273 cities with more than 100,000 residents, only Buffalo, Cleveland, Flint, Mich. and New Orleans experienced worse rates of decline. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Jewish, gay and parents: making it work together (4) Jul 1, 2009
In some cases, like Chevrei Tikva at Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple here in Cleveland, the congregation is part of a larger synagogue ... I relate stories of two Cleveland families and, in part 2, I trek eastward and westward to share perspectives of parents in other cities ... D. in bioengineering at Berkeley, they moved to Chicago and then to Cleveland Heights. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Sellers in chicken and gorilla costumes find haven in Ohio Jul 1, 2009
The site had been vacant for three years in the city about 35 miles south of Cleveland. In today s economy, with everybody struggling so, you do whatever promotion you can to bring in business, Sauner said. (Boston Globe)
More than 600 attend event Jun 30, 2009
June 18, to honor retiring staff members of the Cleveland Jewish News, recognize the paper s 45th anniversary, and support the mission of the CJN Foundation ... In no way do they represent the view of clevelandjewishnews ... Today's Weather Cleveland, OH. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Three Cougs off on right foot in pro baseball Jun 30, 2009
Johnson was the 13th-round pick of Cleveland. a right fielder during most of his four years at WSU, played first base Wednesday for the Spokane Indians and smacked a homer and double for his first two pro hits. (Cougfan.com)
King dazzles crowd Jun 30, 2009
King, who converted to Judaism 13 months ago before marrying CNN reporter Dana Bash, stressed the importance of preserving the history of Jewish Cleveland as the cherished legacy of future generations ... In no way do they represent the view of clevelandjewishnews ... Today's Weather Cleveland, OH. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Stanford Captures 2008-09 Division I Learfield Sports Directors' Cup Jun 30, 2009
CLEVELAND The Cardinal of Stanford took home its 15th straight Learfield Sports Directors Cup, tallying 1455 ... Location Cleveland, OH Founded 1966 Colors Black and Gold President Joan Cronan Women's Director of Athletics University of Tennessee Executive Director Mike Cleary President Randy Spetman Director of Athletics Florida State University 1st Vice President Dave Roach Director of Athletics Colgate University 2nd Vice President Dan Guerrero Director of Athletics UCLA 3rd Vice President... (Nacda.com)
* White Sox scold Cubs in series decider Jun 30, 2009
At Cleveland, Ohio, Brandon Phillips celebrated his 28th birthday by leading the Reds over his former team. Phillips broke out of a 1-for-16 slump with three hits, three runs and three RBIs as the Reds took two of three from their Ohio rivals to move back to. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Illinois Finishes 20th in Directors' Cup Standings Jun 30, 2009
CLEVELAND - The University of Illinois athletic department achieved great success in the 2008-09 season, which is reflected in the Fighting Illini's school-record 20th-place finish out of 271 schools in the 2009 Division I Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings. Illinois was led by a fifth-place finish from the men's gymnastics team and an eighth-place standing by the wrestling squad in their respective national tournaments. (Fightingillini.com)
Doctors will say this week if Demjanjuk fit to stand trial Jun 30, 2009
In 2002, a federal judge in Cleveland found that he was trained as an SS guard at Trawniki and served at Flossenburg, Majdanek and Sobibor camps ... In no way do they represent the view of clevelandjewishnews ... Today's Weather Cleveland, OH. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Cities, citizens try to reclaim vacant blocks Jun 30, 2009
Grassroots strategies to reclaim distressed neighborhoods are taking hold in cities across the country, including Cleveland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Detroit ... In Cleveland, another Rust Belt city reeling from the number of foreclosures, local officials are striving to revitalize vacant land in an initiative called Re-imagining a More Sustainable Cleveland ... The improvements are more than an economic issue, said Freddy Collier, chief planner with the Cleveland Planning Commission. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Late zoo director's work was just beginning Jun 30, 2009
The Cleveland native spent two decades working out of state, but his hiring little more than a year ago to replace retiring Executive Director Jerry Borin brought his career full circle. Swanagan spent several years at the Columbus Zoo in the 1980s as an education coordinator and crossed paths with Borin, who was hired on as general manager less than two years before Swanagan was hired at Zoo Atlanta in 1987. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Dave Mansue Claims First BASS Title Jun 30, 2009
Mansue only managed three fish weighing 10 pounds, 13 ounces on Saturday, but it was enough to maintain his lead over Day One leader Frank Scalish of Cleveland, Ohio. Scalish brought a single fish weighing 5-pounds, 10-ounces to the scales to finish third with a three-day total of 39-10. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Click to read:Madoff Slammed with 150-Year Sentence Jun 30, 2009
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte ... Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte. (CBS News)
Levin is ready to hit the books (3) Jun 30, 2009
Eight months ago she was named director of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library system, and the Shaker Heights resident has been involved with book work ever since ... It was her love of research that drew Levin, who worked as the Cleveland Jewish News special sections editor in the early 1990s, to a career in library science ... In no way do they represent the view of clevelandjewishnews. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
A little hint at life in the other Georgia Jun 30, 2009
Now all those folks sitting around Detroit, Cleveland, and Chicago who are waiting on the government to rescue them might be in for a bit of trouble. They will end up with clean air, free medical care, no taxes, no income, no jobs and the opportunity to buy a car real cheap. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Tribe outgunned in Ohio Cup finale Jun 29, 2009
The Official Site of the Cleveland Indians ... CLEVELAND -- The Indians won't be sipping sweet nectar from the Ohio Cup any time soon ... Cleveland got immediate returns from the activation of Asdrubal Cabrera, who singled to lead off the bottom of the first and later scored on a Victor Martinez sacrifice fly. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Jean Carol Hoffman Jun 29, 2009
HAGAR TOWNSHIP - Jean's life began June 1, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was one of three daughters born to Clarence and Hannah (Andrews) Donze. (The Herald-Palladium)
Cavs, Magic, Thunder earn kudos for draft-day moves Jun 29, 2009
By Brian Kapur, USA TODAY The Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic have been anointed the two biggest winners of the NBA's draft day trades for landing and , respectively. But there were several other teams who benefited from major moves in the draft day trade market. (USA Today -- Sports)
Anti-Israel boycott of Trader Joes flops (27) Jun 29, 2009
A message forwarded late last week by a Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland employee asked recipients to thank Trader Joe s for carrying Israeli products and refusing to bow to pressure to remove them from shelves ... In no way do they represent the view of clevelandjewishnews ... Today's Weather Cleveland, OH. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Jun 29, 2009
Attention to wealth could also feed into the "greedy geezer construct," says Robert Binstock, a professor of aging, health, and society at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. That could fuel calls to cut Social Security or pensions, on which many seniors depend. (Yahoo News -- Aging)
Something for everyone on Chubb's Antiques Roadshow (2) Jun 28, 2009
Last summer, thousands of Clevelanders brought some of their old and (to them) precious items to be looked at by appraisers for Chubb's Antiques Roadshow ... 15, what those Clevelanders found out about soe of their most cherished possessions will air on WVIZ/PBS-TV. ... In addition, Kerry Shrives, a Judaica appraiser from Skinner of Boston, who volunteered at the Cleveland show, comments that "if a kiddush cup was brought in, it could be shown to a silver specialist, who may or may not recognize... (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Indians ship DeRosa to Cardinals Jun 28, 2009
AP File - Cleveland Indians' Mark DeRosa talks to his teammates in the dugout during the first inning of ... CLEVELAND The Cleveland Indians traded infielder Mark DeRosa to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night for reliever Chris Perez and a player to be named later ... Shapiro hopes he can help Cleveland's beleagured bullpen, which is a major reason the Indians are 31-45. (Yahoo News)
Browns WR Stallworth suspended indefinitely by NFL Jun 28, 2009
"The conduct reflected in your guilty plea resulted in the tragic loss of life and was inexcusable," Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a letter to Stallworth (Somerset Daily American, PA)
* NBA: Shaq joins Cavs in No. 33 jersey Jun 28, 2009
AFP, CLEVELAND, OHIO Sunday, Jun 28, 2009, Page 19. Cleveland Cavalier players Shaquille ONeal, right, and LeBron James dance together during All-Star basketball practice in Las Vegas on Feb. 17, 2007 ... Shaquille ONeal is planning to play in the NBA until he is 40 and will wear his old high school and college jersey number, 33, when playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers next season. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
2009 NFL Training Camp Dates, Locations Jun 27, 2009
Cleveland Browns Training Facility. Berea, OH. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Avoid car costs by sharing Jun 27, 2009
Bay area residents can use City Carshare, Chicago has I-GO, and there are small car sharing services in places like Denver, Philly, St. Louis, or Cleveland. Rates for these competitors vary from on par to more expensive. (CNN)
Irish Rock Band 'The Answer' to Open for AC/DC's Return to North America - Itinerary Kicks Off July 28 Jun 27, 2009
July 28 Gillette Stadium Foxborough , MA Supporting AC/DC w/ Anvil July 30 Rock n Roll Hotel Washington DC Headlining July 31 Giants Stadium East Rutherford, NJ Supporting AC/DC w/ Anvil Aug 1 Kyhber Pass Philadelphia, PA Headlining Aug 2 Times Union Arena Albany, NY Supporting AC/DC Aug 4 Grog Cleveland, OH Headlining Aug 6 Greenfield Stadium Moncton, NB Canada Supporting AC/DC Aug 8 Olympic Stadium Montreal, QC Canada Supporting AC/DC Aug 10 Scotiabank Arena Ottawa, QC Canada Supporting AC/DC... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lowe has rebounded before Jun 27, 2009
2:57 pm June 26, 2009, by David O'Brien. Those who are pushing the panic button on Derek Lowe since he got shellacked last night for the second time in three starts, you might want to pause a moment and consider his history. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Newly-acquired Shaq to wear No. 33 for Cavs Jun 27, 2009
Shaquille O'Neal has decided to wear No. 33 with the Cleveland Cavaliers - ESPN ... CLEVELAND -- hasn't picked out a house in Cleveland yet ... In Cleveland, O'Neal will be teammates with , the latest in a long line of superstar partners to pair with the entertaining enter. (ESPN -- Basketball News)
Business booming for N.E. Ohio fireworks company (3) Jun 27, 2009
In no way do they represent the view of clevelandjewishnews ... Today's Weather Cleveland, OH ... 2009 Cleveland Jewish News Send feedback to. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Whats next? after job loss? (4) Jun 27, 2009
My goal now is to pursue my music and continue bringing music and smiles to seniors in Cleveland ... In no way do they represent the view of clevelandjewishnews ... Today's Weather Cleveland, OH. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Can Charter School Execs Turn Around Failing Public Schools? Jun 27, 2009
And in one of those typical "what do I do with all this money" stories, he decided to help make the world a better place specifically by co-founding a charter school in Cleveland. Related. (Time.com)
Farrah's Red Swimsuit Jun 27, 2009
The Cleveland Scene contributed to this report. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
Reds, Tribe Resume Battle Of Ohio In Cleveland Jun 27, 2009
(Sports Network) - Skidding former ace Aaron Harang takes the mound in search of a first win in more than a month tonight, when the Cincinnati Reds head to Progressive Field for the opener of the "Battle of Ohio" interleague series with the Cleveland Indians ... Harang, who is 1-4 in seven road starts this season, has beaten Cleveland three times in eight career starts, losing only once while posting a 2 ... In Pittsburgh, Andrew McCutchen singled in Jack Wilson with the winning run in the... (ABC 7 News, DC)
FB Signees Open Jr. World Championship Jun 27, 2009
USA Football's Junior National Team is led by head coach Chuck Kyle of Cleveland St. Ignatius, who has led his Wildcats to 10 large-school Ohio state titles and two USA TODAY national championships. On Wednesday, July 1, the two losing teams from the Japan-Germany and Canada-New Zealand games will meet at 9 a.m., followed at noon by the teams that lost in the Mexico-Sweden and USA-France games. (Baylorbears.com)
Magic complete deal to acquire Carter from Nets Jun 26, 2009
On a draft day when Cleveland made the biggest splash by trading for the Suns' Shaquille O'Neal, Orlando made a blockbuster move of its own in acquiring the Nets' Carter, an eight-time NBA All Star who grew up in Daytona Beach and lives in Orlando ... -- In exchange for sending O'Neal to Cleveland, Phoenix acquired center , swingman , a second-round pick in the 2010 draft and cash. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
* Cavaliers close to acquiring Shaquille ONeal, sources say Jun 26, 2009
AP , CLEVELAND, OHIO Friday, Jun 26, 2009, Page 20. The Cleveland Cavaliers are close to acquiring Phoenix center Shaquille ONeal in a trade that would pair him with NBA MVP LeBron James, two people with knowledge of the deal told reporters yesterday ... ONeal will join Cleveland in exchange for center Ben Wallace, guard Sasha Pavlovic, a second-round draft pick (No. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Team analysis Jun 26, 2009
Cleveland: With the last pick of the first round, the Cavaliers drafted 6-5 combo guard , a long-term project. Dallas: The Mavs took a raw 7-footer, , of Ohio State, but dealt him to the Oklahoma City Thunder for guard , who played in France. (USA Today -- Sports)
Nets trade Vince Carter to Magic in five-player deal Jun 26, 2009
On a draft day when Cleveland made the biggest splash by trading for the Suns' , Orlando made a blockbuster move of its own in acquiring the Nets' Carter, an eight-time NBA All Star who grew up in Daytona Beach and lives in Orlando ... In exchange for sending O'Neal to Cleveland, Phoenix acquired center , swingman , a second-round pick in the 2010 draft and cash. (USA Today -- Sports)
