OHIO FOCUS: Blogs, Alternative Energy, Groups and Events

Here is the roundup of candidates I highlighted in Ohio:

Jennifer Brady
Candidate for State Representative - District 16 (Incumbent)
Bay Village, Rocky River, North Olmstead, Fairview Park

Jennifer Brady lost.

Matt Patten
Candidate for State Representative - District 18 (Open Seat)
Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township, Berea, Strongsville, and North Royalton

Matt Patten WON!


BLOGGING OHIO:

Ohio Daily Blog: a community forum for news and commentary about Ohio politics and public affairs.

Progress Ohio is an excellent source of Ohio news and politics

Buckeye State Blog is another source of Ohio news and politics

Stubborn Liberal: These are the rants and raves of a stubborn-headed midwestern liberal. My goals are to speak my mind and educate others about some of the events in our world.

Ohio Clean Energy News: recent stories on alternative energy in Ohio


Some Stories of Interest:

Secretary Brunner Announces Ohio Election Summit

OH-15: Kilroy Says Election Not Over and She Will Win

Ohio House Update

Family Values: Obama Starts Day With Parent-Teacher Conference

Cincinnati's Historic Findlay Market Goes Solar

Obama's Economic Recovery Plan for the Middle Class

GOP Withdraws Lawsuit Against Brunner. Never should have been filed in the first place! Waste of money and time in an effort to disenfranchise voters. Disgusting. So, their frivolous lawsuits failing, they resort to even MORE disgusting tactics: Republicans Deploy Domestic Terrorism Against Ohio Secy of State

OH Attorney General- Cordray rocks

Oppenheimer Analyst: Obama Energy Plan Could Halve Gas Prices


Alternative Energy in Ohio:

Cincinnati Alternative Energy Meetup
Meet other local individuals interested in exploring all forms of Alternative Energy. Discuss ways to preserve the world's resources and protect the environment! Go here for more info.

November 6, Evening Southwest Ohio Clean Energy Network Meeting. Location: Cincinnati State Technical College. 3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45223. Contact: James Kinsman solarperiod_at_mac.com


Here are some Drinking Liberally Groups in Ohio:

Cincinnati
* Every Tuesday, 7:30 pm onward
* Odd Tuesdays: Fries Cafe, 3247 Jefferson Ave
* Even Tuesdays: The Pub at Rookwood Mews, 2692 Madison Rd
* Hosted by Adam Bartel and Cheryl Crowe, cincinnati (at) drinkingliberally.org

Cleveland
* Every Sunday, 6:00 pm
* Sullivans Irish Pub, 13368 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Great food and lots of irish brews on tap)
* Visit www.sullivansirishpub.net for more info on the venue
* Hosted by Judy Novak, cleveland (at) drinkingliberally.org

Columbus
* First Thursday of each month, 6:30 pm
* Byrnes Pub, 1248 W 3rd Ave
* Hosted by Jocelyn Krosky and Roger Denick, columbus (at) drinkingliberally.org

Dayton
* Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 pm
* The Oregon Express, 336 E 5th St
* Hosted by Cari Kimmel, dayton (at) drinkingliberally.org

Toledo
* Every Wednesday, 7:30 pm
* Manhattan's, 1516 Adams St (Downtown Toledo; on Adams across the street from Adams Laundry)
* Come and drink like a libreral at Manhattan's. We'll be talking politics, drowning our sorrows,
* and making alchohol-fueled plans for America's future.
* Hosted by Rebecca Golden, toledo (at) drinkingliberally.org

Maumee
* Every other Wednesday, 8:00 pm
* The Village Idiot, 309 Conant St
* Hosted by Lori Wampler, Ken Stout and Leanne Kulzac, maumee (at) drinkingliberally.org