Commencement: 10:00Venue: Sugar Bar (525 Park Street)
Age Range: Male (21 and over); Female (19 and over)
VIP Access: Text (406-3072)
Columbus Crewzers Charitable Date Auction
Drinks (Available All Night)
$2 Bombs
$1 Wells
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
INVITE: Columbus Crewzers Date Auction
Commencement: 10:00Venue: Sugar Bar (525 Park Street)
Age Range: Male (21 and over); Female (19 and over)
VIP Access: Text (406-3072)
Columbus Crewzers Charitable Date Auction
Drinks (Available All Night)
$2 Bombs
$1 Wells
INVITE: OSU Greek Guest Bartending Competition Semi-Finals
Commencement: 10:00Venue: Lodge Bar (Arena District)
Cover: $2
Thursday’s Paring: Kappa Delta vs. Alpha Tau Omega
Drinks (Available All Night)
$2 Budweiser (16 ounces)
$2 Bud Light (16 ounces)
$2 Three Olive Bombs
$1 Washington Apple Shots
Synopsis
The Lodge Bar Guest Bartender Competition pairs 4 sororities and 4 fraternities involved in a single elimination tournament. 2 houses will face off each week in an attendance-based competition to see who can bring the largest crowd. Invite everyone you know to support you! There will be a sheet at the door where guests will sign in, marking who they came to see. Whoever brings the most people will advance to the next round until we have a winner.
INVITE: Girl’s Night Out
Commencement: 9:00Venue: McFadden’s (South Campus)
Prizes
Women’s Exclusive Menu
Women’s Specials (Available All Night)
$3 Barcardi Mixers
½ price appetizers
It’s What We Call the News
NBC 4: Two people died after a double shooting on the city’s Southeast Side Wednesday afternoon. Columbus police and fire crews were called to the scene on East Frankfort Street close to 3 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound outside a home. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Another man was found suffering from two gunshot wounds to his chest. He was taken to Grant Medical Center, where he later died. Police said that neither of the men who died lived at the home.
Number thirty-seven results in another pair of homicides…
10 TV: The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the following counties until 5 a.m. Thursday… Franklin… Thursday will be windy, with snow flurries. Highs will reach 42 degrees. Bradley said that Friday looks partly sunny, with highs rising to 45 degrees.
Snow? After sixty degrees on Tuesday, who wants snow?
Number thirty-seven results in another pair of homicides…
10 TV: The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the following counties until 5 a.m. Thursday… Franklin… Thursday will be windy, with snow flurries. Highs will reach 42 degrees. Bradley said that Friday looks partly sunny, with highs rising to 45 degrees.
Snow? After sixty degrees on Tuesday, who wants snow?
Free Financial Seminar
Have economic questions? Consider this major event announcement… (This will rerun twice in the coming days… still, you may want to mark you calendar)…
NBC 4, WCVO (104.9), and Heartland Bank Money Summit (February 28): Topics include Budgeting & Living Within Your Means, Buying Your First Home, Dealing With Foreclosure, How to Manage Your Credit Card Debt, How to Save in Today’s World, Is Refinancing Right For Me, Is Your 401K a 201K, Teaching Your Kids About Money, Understand Your Credit Score & How to Improve It, and Using Technology to Save Time & Money
NBC 4, WCVO (104.9), and Heartland Bank Money Summit (February 28): Topics include Budgeting & Living Within Your Means, Buying Your First Home, Dealing With Foreclosure, How to Manage Your Credit Card Debt, How to Save in Today’s World, Is Refinancing Right For Me, Is Your 401K a 201K, Teaching Your Kids About Money, Understand Your Credit Score & How to Improve It, and Using Technology to Save Time & Money
Quick Read
Mike Pramik continued his excellent work, covering the liquidation of City Center… I swear, every time I read a piece about that mall, my heart sinks…
Mike Dewine’s (yes that Mike Dewine) editorial commenced as an “I Told You So” on spending, but thankfully finished making strong points about this being America’s one shot to get this right… The front page piece on religion was solid, but it should have never been considered as anything more than Life and Arts material…
Sherri Williams metro section lead on recreation center assistance spoke to the problem of closing the centers, but never addressed the impact on individuals or communities if the centers closed… Dan Gerino’s business lead “Winds of Change” was also half-hearted, never addressing the criticisms (and there are many) of wind power…
Sports featured amazing diversity… Equally (for once) spotlighting the Blue Jackets, Buckeyes, and tonight’s Crew Stadium clash between the United States and Mexico… Life and Arts was a disappointment… It ran another full page spread on Abraham Lincoln (no I am not kidding) and they closed the paper with 25 Things You Should Know About Flip Side (also not kidding)…
Mike Dewine’s (yes that Mike Dewine) editorial commenced as an “I Told You So” on spending, but thankfully finished making strong points about this being America’s one shot to get this right… The front page piece on religion was solid, but it should have never been considered as anything more than Life and Arts material…
Sherri Williams metro section lead on recreation center assistance spoke to the problem of closing the centers, but never addressed the impact on individuals or communities if the centers closed… Dan Gerino’s business lead “Winds of Change” was also half-hearted, never addressing the criticisms (and there are many) of wind power…
Sports featured amazing diversity… Equally (for once) spotlighting the Blue Jackets, Buckeyes, and tonight’s Crew Stadium clash between the United States and Mexico… Life and Arts was a disappointment… It ran another full page spread on Abraham Lincoln (no I am not kidding) and they closed the paper with 25 Things You Should Know About Flip Side (also not kidding)…
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Ballpark From Bailout
NBC 4: The new home of the Columbus Clippers remains under construction and under controversy. A new ballpark headed to the Arena District will open this spring, but the naming rights have been sold to a local bank that has received a $1 billion bank bailout. With taxpayer on the line, does the deal still make sense?
Huntington Bank signed on to have naming rights to the Clippers’ new stadium that’s set to open downtown on April 13. But the bank’s $12 million commitment will be fulfilled during a time when they are also getting taxpayer money from the federal government, Several banks nationwide are under scrutiny for park-naming contracts in the midst of the federal bailout, including Citibank, which has a $400 million 20-year agreement on the New York Mets’ new ballpark.
The company received more than $1 billion in bailout money and officials told NBC 4 recently that it would be earmarked for consumer and commercial loans. In the meantime, they said, employees will receive no bonuses or incentives. They also recently cut 500 jobs. Nevertheless, the Huntington name remains on Huntington Park.
The company has a $12 million contract with Franklin County, but has only paid $5 million of that so far. The company will pay installments every year for the next 20 years. Huntington said the TARP money cannot be used for sports marketing and representatives said they needed to honor their commitment to the park that started well before the recession with other assets.
Huntington Bank signed on to have naming rights to the Clippers’ new stadium that’s set to open downtown on April 13. But the bank’s $12 million commitment will be fulfilled during a time when they are also getting taxpayer money from the federal government, Several banks nationwide are under scrutiny for park-naming contracts in the midst of the federal bailout, including Citibank, which has a $400 million 20-year agreement on the New York Mets’ new ballpark.
The company received more than $1 billion in bailout money and officials told NBC 4 recently that it would be earmarked for consumer and commercial loans. In the meantime, they said, employees will receive no bonuses or incentives. They also recently cut 500 jobs. Nevertheless, the Huntington name remains on Huntington Park.
The company has a $12 million contract with Franklin County, but has only paid $5 million of that so far. The company will pay installments every year for the next 20 years. Huntington said the TARP money cannot be used for sports marketing and representatives said they needed to honor their commitment to the park that started well before the recession with other assets.
Shuttle Cops?
People have asked… Why are you so tough on city hall and vigilant about crime? Before anyone else sends me those questions, read about number thirty-six and then read what the city is considering…
10 TV: A shooting at a west side market left a clerk in life-threatening condition Tuesday night. The shooting was reported shortly before 8:30 p.m. at Smith's Market, located at 2432 Sullivant Ave… The clerk was transported to Mount Carmel West Hospital in life-threatening condition.
10 TV: Will police detectives have to wait for a shuttle to take them to their cars before responding to a crime scene? It's a possibility. Officials said the city will no longer pay to have unmarked Columbus Division of Police cars parked in a parking garage along Front Street… In the past, the city has paid about $120,000 a year to allow 113 department vehicles to park inside the garage, but the city said it can no longer afford the cost. One option is to move the vehicles into the parking lot in front of police headquarters and kick out other city employees that currently use the lot. Or, the department could move some of the detective cars into what's known as the lieutenant's lot, located on Spring Street across from headquarters. Another option would involve moving the police cars into a lot off Short Street, and then have a shuttle take detectives to their cars…
10 TV: A shooting at a west side market left a clerk in life-threatening condition Tuesday night. The shooting was reported shortly before 8:30 p.m. at Smith's Market, located at 2432 Sullivant Ave… The clerk was transported to Mount Carmel West Hospital in life-threatening condition.
10 TV: Will police detectives have to wait for a shuttle to take them to their cars before responding to a crime scene? It's a possibility. Officials said the city will no longer pay to have unmarked Columbus Division of Police cars parked in a parking garage along Front Street… In the past, the city has paid about $120,000 a year to allow 113 department vehicles to park inside the garage, but the city said it can no longer afford the cost. One option is to move the vehicles into the parking lot in front of police headquarters and kick out other city employees that currently use the lot. Or, the department could move some of the detective cars into what's known as the lieutenant's lot, located on Spring Street across from headquarters. Another option would involve moving the police cars into a lot off Short Street, and then have a shuttle take detectives to their cars…
Economic Crisis? Solve it with Soccer
10 TV: The Greater Columbus Sports Commission estimates soccer fans will spend between $2-3 million when the U.S. and Mexico open the final round of World Cup qualifying at Crew Stadium.
The city hopes to cash in on the sold out game with thousands of fans flooding the city… Tickets for the match sold out in 90 minutes, purchased by fans in 43 states and Washington, D.C., Canada and Mexico. Both squads are bitter rivals and Wednesday's meeting is the first Cup qualifying match between the two played in Columbus since 2005.
U.S. soccer fans are encouraged to wear red for the match. Nearly 22,000 placards will be distributed to fans to create a patriotic visual for the millions watching on TV.
The city hopes to cash in on the sold out game with thousands of fans flooding the city… Tickets for the match sold out in 90 minutes, purchased by fans in 43 states and Washington, D.C., Canada and Mexico. Both squads are bitter rivals and Wednesday's meeting is the first Cup qualifying match between the two played in Columbus since 2005.
U.S. soccer fans are encouraged to wear red for the match. Nearly 22,000 placards will be distributed to fans to create a patriotic visual for the millions watching on TV.
Quick Read
Tuesday’s edition commences with an outstanding graphic which illustrates the impact that city’s budget cuts will have…. Meanwhile, the Dispatch continues their excellent State of the State coverage with a reaction piece to Governor Strickland’s proposed longer school year… And Tim Ferran’s “Jock Talk” (Life and Arts) is an interesting premise… Unfortunately, the column’s value is strangled by statistics…
Monday, February 9, 2009
BREAKING: Strickland, White House Talk
Governor Ted Strickland and White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel have discussed the vacant Health and Human Services Cabinet position. According to a source with knowledge of the conversation, Strickland is not a candidate. He was simply asked his opinion of other candidates.
Hineygate History?
10 TV: A hotel near the Ohio State campus that is popular with tailgaters during football season is set to be sold to the university and converted into a dormitory. Campus Partners, the redevelopment agency for the university, has announced an agreement to purchase the Holiday Inn on the Lane...
Doug Aschenbach, the interim president of Campus Partners said that Ohio State plans to turn the hotel into a dormitory in time for September's start of the new school year. "In terms of student housing, it's an affordable way to bring extra bed inventory online because it's a property that's already there with minimal renovations," Aschenbach said.
The hotel, located across Lane Avenue from campus and a short walk to Ohio Stadium, is filled during home football games with revelers enjoying Hineygate, the tailgate party hosted at the site. Students reacted with excitement at the possibility of living this fall at the hotel.
Ohio State is considering keeping Hineygate going even after converting the hotel to a dormitory. The deal to purchase the hotel should be completed later this month. The hotel is set to close at the end of March, with renovations taking place during the summer.
Doug Aschenbach, the interim president of Campus Partners said that Ohio State plans to turn the hotel into a dormitory in time for September's start of the new school year. "In terms of student housing, it's an affordable way to bring extra bed inventory online because it's a property that's already there with minimal renovations," Aschenbach said.
The hotel, located across Lane Avenue from campus and a short walk to Ohio Stadium, is filled during home football games with revelers enjoying Hineygate, the tailgate party hosted at the site. Students reacted with excitement at the possibility of living this fall at the hotel.
Ohio State is considering keeping Hineygate going even after converting the hotel to a dormitory. The deal to purchase the hotel should be completed later this month. The hotel is set to close at the end of March, with renovations taking place during the summer.
City Considers, Continues Budget Cuts
NBC 4: Columbus faces its tightest budget crunch in years and members voted unanimously to approve the controversial cuts that included permanent and temporary layoffs for some city workers. Making up $13 million won’t be easy, but it’s a task officials said has to be done to balance the budget.
Columbus city council members made a final decision regarding the budget Monday. One of Mayor Michael Coleman’s suggestions was to implement a five-day temporary layoff for some 1,300 city employees and permanent layoffs for others. That would be in addition to 27 police recruits and 12 middle managers who already were laid off.
Council and the mayor’s office proposed cutting $750,000 from the Summer Strike Force, $800,000 from police fleet purchases and $280,000 from Experience Columbus.
City officials announced the Saturday closing of 13 recreation centers last Friday. The centers could close permanently but at least will remain closed until the economy improves.
The city auditor suggested increasing the income tax to raise revenue for the city last week. Programs like the Community Crime Patrol also remain on the chopping block. While council approved the budget that does not include hiring the police recruits, that does not mean that the issue is over because negotiations continue.
Columbus city council members made a final decision regarding the budget Monday. One of Mayor Michael Coleman’s suggestions was to implement a five-day temporary layoff for some 1,300 city employees and permanent layoffs for others. That would be in addition to 27 police recruits and 12 middle managers who already were laid off.
Council and the mayor’s office proposed cutting $750,000 from the Summer Strike Force, $800,000 from police fleet purchases and $280,000 from Experience Columbus.
City officials announced the Saturday closing of 13 recreation centers last Friday. The centers could close permanently but at least will remain closed until the economy improves.
The city auditor suggested increasing the income tax to raise revenue for the city last week. Programs like the Community Crime Patrol also remain on the chopping block. While council approved the budget that does not include hiring the police recruits, that does not mean that the issue is over because negotiations continue.
More Than Our Name…
Since Gossip Cbus began, I’ve been swamped with e-mail…. Normally, I respond to your questions once a week…. However, I received this question (occasionally as a comment) and I feel the need to respond to it individually… The question or comment centers around our existence as a simple city gossip column…
I know gossip is a part of who we are… It’s in our name… With that said, anyone who has spent any time at all on this website, anyone who has read one story, anyone who has bothered to look beyond our name, will realize we are much more than gossip. We aren’t and we wont be covering who is sleeping with who, who is using drugs, or who is being scene in this city, unless it is relevant to a story which we are covering…
I know we do a cover a lot of events and we post a lot of promos… I am proud of our nightlife coverage… I am equally proud of our breaking news coverage, our feature reporting, and our interviews… When this website began, it did so with one ambition, provide a unique service to this city and provide something for everyone in this city… I feel thus far we have done that and we will continue to do that…
And to those who dismiss us as a mere gossip column, I invite you to read the site and read it again… If you do, you will realize our attraction…
I know gossip is a part of who we are… It’s in our name… With that said, anyone who has spent any time at all on this website, anyone who has read one story, anyone who has bothered to look beyond our name, will realize we are much more than gossip. We aren’t and we wont be covering who is sleeping with who, who is using drugs, or who is being scene in this city, unless it is relevant to a story which we are covering…
I know we do a cover a lot of events and we post a lot of promos… I am proud of our nightlife coverage… I am equally proud of our breaking news coverage, our feature reporting, and our interviews… When this website began, it did so with one ambition, provide a unique service to this city and provide something for everyone in this city… I feel thus far we have done that and we will continue to do that…
And to those who dismiss us as a mere gossip column, I invite you to read the site and read it again… If you do, you will realize our attraction…
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