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The Gores Are Separating.

We are announcing today that after a great deal of thought and discussion, we have decided to separate.  This is very much a mutual and mutually supportive decision that we have made together following a process of long and careful … Continue reading

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On the Eve of the NCAA Mens Basketball Tourney

As NCAA mens basketball (and womens to a far lesser extent) prepares to take center stage today and this weekend, US Education Secretary Arne Duncan claims schools with poor graduation rates should not be allowed to participate in the tournament. … Continue reading

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Unwanted Dogs. Building Preservation. Progress. In The End It’s Just Hypocrisy.

Sophie’s Choice: a pit bull with cancer or ten golden retrievers? The publisher of Toledo’s newspaper considers himself a champion of unwanted dogs.  By extension, he appointed Ben Konop as the politician in charge of championing the cause of unwanted … Continue reading

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Who Will be the Receiver? Continued

Rumor is circulating in my office building as I write this. The city’s unions have rejected the mayor’s proposal for concessions. Can a receivorship be far behind? UPDATE: The Blade confirms. A key excerpt: Wayne Hartford, president of Firefighter Local … Continue reading

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The Union Contracts Must Go.

Look.  I am not one to take the bread off of anyone’s table, but this city is in serious trouble.  So far there have been concessions made by the unions, but nowhere near what they need be.  Not to get … Continue reading

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Economic Disaster Ahead.

The powers that be in Toledo, City Council, newly inaugurated Mayor and others, appear to be on board to raise Toledo’s already oppressive 2.25% income tax another .25%. The result of this is very simple to diagnose and very painful … Continue reading

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