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HealthSending your kids off to school to eat their daily lead?Submitted by Norm Roulet on Fri, 09/01/2006 - 17:26.
It astounds me in this day and age there are still products regularly handled by children that contain lead at all. One product that contains lead that blows my mind is soft PVC children's lunch boxes... a fact brought to the public's attention when the Center for Environmental Health tested a TARGUS lunchbox featuring "Angela Anaconda" that tested positive for 56,400ppm, 90 times the legal limit of 600 ppm of lead (why should any lead be found?). As it turns out, other lunchboxes containing dangerous levels of lead are made by at least the following... Generation Sports, Frozen/Ingear, Roundhouse, Crayola, American Studio, Igloo, Sanford, Fast Forward, Arizona Jean Company, JC Penny, Lisa Frank, Animations/accessory Network, Holiday Fair, Mischief Makers, Extreme Gear/Romar, Subzero/Global Advantage, Chill, Big Dogs, Childress baby bottle carriers, Innovo, East End Accessories/Worldwide Dreams. 09/03/06 green: a vegan and vegetarian potluck :: every sunday!Submitted by Norm Roulet on Fri, 09/01/2006 - 16:48.
09/03/2006 - 18:00 09/03/2006 - 23:00 Etc/GMT-4 I highly recommend joining in with this great group: see last week's write up here! green. :: a vegan and vegetarian potluck Location
Lakewood Park
14532 Lake Road
Lakewood, OH United States
See map: Google Maps Case Starts Energy Ambassador/Adopt a Building ProgramSubmitted by Evelyn Kiefer on Wed, 08/30/2006 - 22:31.
I am very excited! I recently volunteered to become an Energy Ambassador at Case Western Reserve Univeristy, part of the Adopt a Building program. I will be adopting Mather House, the building where I work. Mather House is a century old Gothic Revival former girls dorm turned office building -- probably not the most energy efficient on campus. I suspect the most significant improvements at Mather House will be directly related to changing the residents' behavior. I think I could be a good energy ambassador; I am always turning out lights, I go to great pains to recycle, I hate air conditioning and I walk rather than using the campus shuttle bus. But I am looking for suggestions as to how myself and the other residents of Mather House could really make a difference. Please post your ideas. I would also appreciate links to good energy conservation sites. The Adopt a Building program is just getting started. My first "Ambassador's" meeting will be next Wednesday. I will fill you in with more details late next week.
20/20 reports on end of life on Earth and blames you, me, Jones Day and bad industries... basically, they blame OhioSubmitted by Norm Roulet on Wed, 08/30/2006 - 21:49.
The disturbing juxtapositioning of social unconsciousness in NEO, reflected by the billboards above, found on Detroit at W. 28th Street, says it all about what is wrong with America today and our economy. Raw selfishness championed by the baby-boom generation has corrupted core, co-conspiring, selfish Gen-X leadership, placing Cleveland and human existence in jeopardy. In a quote from a 20/20 program today on the end of life on Earth, a scientist said "our children and grandchildren already tell us we ruined everything" and that is so correct. I apologized this weekend to my 12 year old daughter for today's leaders destroying her planet, and challenged her to focus her life on saving Earth, as the future clearly depends upon her and the next generations. After an hour and half of the 20/20 program "Last Days on Earth", exploring what may end human existence, from comets and pandemics to nuclear war, the program's conclusion was that we are already destroying the planet through CO2/pollution, and climate change will end human existence in less than 100 years, without significant change in human behavior and global leadership.
USDA Designates 20 Biobased Items for Federal ProcurementSubmitted by Zebra Mussel on Tue, 08/29/2006 - 21:33.
USDA Designates 20 Biobased Items for Federal Procurement WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2006- The U.S. Agriculgure Department has announced two proposed rules under the Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program, designating 20 items that must receive special consideration by all federal agencies when making purchases. "The designation of these 20 biobased items is a major step in advancing the federal preferred procurement program for biobased products," said Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns. "When finalized, 1,500 biobased products will be given procurement preference by federal agencies, generating new economic opportunities for biobased product producers and U.S. farmers and ranchers, while providing new choices for U.S. consumers." Full text at the North Coast Green Spieler weblog
green :: a vegan and vegetarian potluck :: every sunday!Submitted by Norm Roulet on Wed, 08/23/2006 - 12:18.
08/27/2006 - 18:00 08/27/2006 - 23:00 Etc/GMT-4 I highly recommend joining in with this great group: see last week's write up here! green. :: a vegan and vegetarian potluck Location
Lakewood Park
14532 Lake Road (at Belle)
Lakewood, OH United States
See map: Google Maps A Good Time for An Anti-War Film: "The Big Parade"Submitted by Evelyn Kiefer on Tue, 08/22/2006 - 23:12.
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Vegan/Veg Potluck shows NEO's Golden Gate to futureSubmitted by Norm Roulet on Sun, 08/20/2006 - 23:19.
When I saw The Redhead's posting on REALNEO for "green :: a vegan and vegetarian potluck :: every sunday!" I knew this was a good thing and decided to invite some friends and attend. I'm certainly glad I did. Not only did I have the best meal in recent memory, from good homes and hearts, but it turned out to be a real "NEO Excellence Roundtable" where I met a bunch of awesome people making NEO special... we all even learned lots about vegan baking, from an entrepreneurial pro chef... all on a beautiful Summer's eve, in a setting hard to beat, on the shore of Lake Erie, at Lakewood Park. Learn more about all of this, and plan to join in next week... read on!
green :: a vegan and vegetarian potluck :: every sunday!Submitted by theredhead on Sat, 08/19/2006 - 20:01.
08/20/2006 - 18:00 08/20/2006 - 23:00 Etc/GMT-4 green. :: a vegan and vegetarian potluck
concept :: to promote healthy and conscious 'meatless' eating (along with educate on living a 'green' lifestyle)... to think about how we eat and what we eat and the effect it has on the planet. if you eat meat we still want you to come! try new things, meet new people and learn a little. it is about health, support and the celebration of life! no judgement here! : ) i personally am a 'new vegetarian' and am still learning myself! it is just amazing all the incredible foods that do not contain meat! Location
lakewood park
14532 Lake Road (at Belle)
Lakewood, OH United States
See map: Google Maps
green :: a vegan and vegetarian potluck :: every sunday in lakewood park!Submitted by theredhead on Sat, 08/19/2006 - 19:53.
green. :: a vegan and vegetarian potluck
concept :: to promote healthy and conscious 'meatless' eating (along with educate on living a 'green' lifestyle)... to think about how we eat and what we eat and the effect it has on the planet. if you eat meat we still want you to come! try new things, meet new people and learn a little. it is about health, support and the celebration of life! no judgement here! : ) i personally am a 'new vegetarian' and am still learning myself! it is just amazing all the incredible foods that do not contain meat!
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08.07.06 GCLAC Steering Committee reports progress and innovation addressing lead poisoning in NEOSubmitted by Norm Roulet on Mon, 08/14/2006 - 20:18.
In one respect Northeast Ohio is world-class: addressing the lead poisoning crisis rampant here and in all older communities of America. For this excellence in action, credit the St. Luke's Foundation and all affiliates of the Greater Cleveland Lead Advisory Council (GCLAC) and Concerned Citizens Organized Against Lead (CCOAL). GCLAC held our quarterly Steering Committee meeting on August 07, 2006, where University Hospital's Dr. Ash Sehgal, Director of the Center for Reducing Healthcare Disparities, presented his research findings on the implications of lowering the threshold level of blood lead poisoning considered a trigger for intervention from 10 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood to 5 micrograms per deciliter. The GCLAC Steering Committee strongly supports this action, which will make NEO the most progressive community in America and the first we know to take such bold and intelligent action, setting a safer standard for our citizens than that mandated by the Federal government. ( categories:
Major progress eradicating lead poisoning in East Cleveland in partnership with CCOALSubmitted by Norm Roulet on Mon, 08/14/2006 - 13:09.
Boating Camp helps more of the region appreciate our Great LakeSubmitted by Norm Roulet on Thu, 08/03/2006 - 10:08.
This week East Cleveland clerk of City Council Mark McClain has a very fun and energetic group of kids from East Cleveland down at Whiskey Island Marina learing water safety and boating in a very cool program Mark leads with local charities.
Visualizing the optimal East Cleveland Community for seven generationsSubmitted by Norm Roulet on Tue, 08/01/2006 - 03:52.
When picturing the 7GEN Community of East Cleveland, anchored at the Star Center, picture a green, safe, dense, technologically innovative, NEO-urban, walkable, healthy, prosperous, active, intergenerational lifelong learning village - a hub and spoke community redevelopment that forms a vibrant village that integrates East Cleveland, University Circle, Glenville and Cleveland Heights. ( categories: )
We as society can do much to control the lifelong health of our community membersSubmitted by Norm Roulet on Sat, 07/29/2006 - 15:00.
There is a very interesting article in the NYTimes on line today observing "one of the most striking shifts in human existence — a change from small, relatively weak and sickly people to humans who are so big and robust that their ancestors seem almost unrecognizable." The lengthy article, found here, concludes: "Today, Mr. Keller says, he is big and healthy, almost despite himself"... "Maybe it was his good fortune to have been born to a healthy mother and to be well fed and vaccinated." "I don’t know if we have as much control as we think we do”. I find the point of the article is that we as society can do much to control the lifelong health condition of our community members, if we focus on controllable factors like prenatal environment and health care - especially addressing pollution exposure for pregnant women. While leaders and citizens of NEO hate to think and talk seriously about such issues as pollution and our environment (hell, the powerful Ohio coal industry lobby still challenges the finding there is human behavior related global warming), the NYTimes article cites research that indicates Northeast Ohio is a place where lifelong good health and longevity of life are especially controllable, as we have a most unhealthy environment and so more, higher risk factors than most regions of our country. From the City Mayors website: "Parts or all of 11 Midwest cities (in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin) rank among the 25 worst for year-round particle levels, while six also rank in the 25 worst for short-term particle pollution." New research from around the world has begun to reveal a picture of humans today that is so different from what it was in the past that scientists say they are startled. Over the past 100 years, says one researcher, Robert W. Fogel of the University of Chicago, humans in the industrialized world have undergone “a form of evolution that is unique not only to humankind, but unique among the 7,000 or so generations of humans who have ever inhabited the earth.”
Bike to Work Friday with ClevelandBikes -Take An Individual Stand (or Seat) Against High GasPricesSubmitted by Kevin Cronin on Wed, 07/26/2006 - 18:40.
Cleveland Foundation President Richard writes: "Region should be a hub of the power business"Submitted by Norm Roulet on Wed, 07/26/2006 - 11:46.
It was terrific to see Cleveland Foundation President Ronn Richard write an opinion column in the Plain Dealer today expressing his vision for developing an alternative energy industry in Northeast Ohio. This has been a topic of considerable discussion in Cleveland for two years, going back to several excellent Tuesdays@REI, back in the day, and more recently wind has become a visible promise on the horizon of Cleveland, with the installation of a turbine in front of the Great Lakes Science Center. Ronn clarifies below what are his objectives for wind in NEO, which is not just to take as much of the region off the traditional electric grid as possible, but to build alternative energy technologies here, as a workforce and industrial development for the future. There is not doubt that is an excellent strategy with strong support in the region, and absolutely no opposition. At the end of his column, Ronn writes "We're pressing for a move to advanced energy as an imperative for national security, local economic security and a healthier planet. Won't you join us?... Call Richard Stuebi at the Cleveland Foundation to get involved: 216-685-2011." There is also an opportunity to hear Mr. Stuebi speak at Case tomorrow - see http://realneo.us/SURES-RICHARD-STUEBI. I took the picture at the top of this posting from Ronn Richard's office at the Cleveland Foundation, several months ago, and he spoke with complete confidence in his ability to make the alternative energy industry a strength of this region, so I am completely confident this will occur - those interested in that outcome should read Ronn's complete column below and follow through on his request - contact the Cleveland Foundation and get involved!
Walk and Roll Cleveland Festival 2006... Aug. 13th: MLK/Cleveland Cultural GardensSubmitted by Norm Roulet on Mon, 07/24/2006 - 23:26.
08/13/2006 - 11:00 08/13/2006 - 17:00 Etc/GMT-4
THIS IS A FIRST TIME EVENT: See Cleveland in a whole new way: WITHOUT YOUR CAR! Rockefeller Park and the Cultural Gardens will be open for you to enjoy
because MLK Dr will be closed to cars... TWO SUNDAYS IN AUGUST!
New for 2006, “Walk and Roll Cleveland” will be Sunday August 6th and Sunday August 13th, from 11am until 5pm. MLK Drive between Rockefeller Greenhouse and the tennis courts is 2.1 miles which is a perfect distance to encourage bicycle riding, rollerblading, walking, jogging, picnicking and exploring. Location
Rockefeller Park and Cleveland Cultural Gardens
MLK Boulevard Between the Rockefeller Greenhouse and tennis Courts - 2.5 miles
Cleveland, OH United States
See map: Google Maps Train Avenue/Walworth Run UPDATESubmitted by johnmcgovern on Mon, 07/24/2006 - 20:21.
The following story appears in the Summer 06 issue of Ohio Canal Corridor's newsletter . Walworth Run – The Next Branch for the Towpath Trail? It was back in 1996 when Ohio Canal Corridor led a planning charette in the ClarkMetro neighborhood that looked for a new vision for Train Avenue. The daylong event was one of a half-dozen plans that were hatched throughout the city. Others included a new park in Tremont where West 7 Street and West 10 Street merge along Railway Avenue and a park honoring surveyors in the Warehouse District between West 6 Street and West 9 Street/ just south of the Shoreway Ramp. The exercises culminated in a booklet titled: Green Spaces/People Places and was a component of the Lila Wallace/ Reader’s Digest funded park initiative under the direction of ParkWorks. Ohio Canal Corridor immediately afterwards included Train Avenue in its annual RiverSweep program with the intent that this idea of a trail connection to the Towpath would not be lost, but rather that the neighborhood, through its represented Community Development Corporation, would awake to its potential. Thankfully, Clark-Metro has done just that. Last year, they teamed with a number of adjoining CDCs to submit a request to NOACA for funding under its Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) . Though they were unsuccessful, they regrouped and resubmitted again this year and were awarded $64,000 towards a $80,000 study that would explore a trail alignment and provide some estimated construction costs, identify benefits and spin-off development opportunities, and list potential funding sources. NPI contributed $12,000 towards the project and Ohio Canal Corridor (OECA) along with a number of stakeholder CDCs (Clark-Metro, Stockyards Development and Tremont West) have each added $1,000. As it stands, the planning will begin in 2007 and conclude in 2008. Public input will be required and sought. If you are interested in this project, please contact Abe Bruckman at Clark-Metro: 216-741-9500. Additional ideas for Train Ave / Walworth Run can be found at Master of Urban Planning, Design, and Development (MUPDD)
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