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Columbus Ohio's Oktoberfest is back on!!!

clipped from www.10tv.com COLUMBUS, Ohio — This year's Oktoberfest is back on. Schmidt's Restaurant and Sausage Haus announced plans Monday to keep the annual celebration going, 10TV News reported. The announcement came after the German Village Society said earlier this month that the event was canceled because of budget cuts and staff cuts. Oktoberfest will run from Sept. 25-26 at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. Admission to the festival is free, but attendees will pay for parking. Watch 10TV News and refresh 10TV.com for additional information. Previous Stories: July 10, 2009: Restaurant Tries To Save Oktoberfest July 7, 2009: Organizers Cancel This Year's Oktoberfest Monday,  July 20, 2009 5:43 PM

NPR: Magazine Writes New Rules For Polite Digital Society

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clipped from www.npr.org All Things Considered, July 19, 2009 · In the world of social media, there have gotta be some rules, right? The August issue of Wired magazine's cover story is titled, "How to Behave: New Rules for Highly Evolved Humans." For the article, editors at Wired asked a group of social scientists to develop etiquette for new technology and social media. "There was a lot of subjective opinion on how to behave," Wired editor Nancy Miller says. "We sort of decided that the best way to go about this was the Wired way, which is try to find a scientific approach ... to explain why and how we behave like we do, and what makes sense in this new era of technology." Some Of The Rules Don't lie with your Facebook photo. If you can't buy it online, feel free to BitTorrent. Don't hesitate to haggle on Craigslist. Don't Google-stalk before a first date. Never broadcast your relationship status. Texting in the company of others is OK.   On Wired.com The Entire List Of Rules, And The Explanation Behind Them

Don't Forget the Short North Summer Sidewalk Sale Friday and Saturday 11-4pm

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clipped from www.shortnorth.org Retail shops on and adjacent to High Street from Goodale Street to Fifth Avenue It’s time for the annual Short North Summer Sidewalk Sale. This two day event features amazing offers from the district’s favorite shops. It’s the most outrageous sale of the year. Mark your calendar: Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18. Core hours for the sale will be 11 am – 4 pm. Some businesses will continue their sale well into the evening. Come early for the best selection. Sample savings: •    Alexander’s Jewelers –take an extra 20% off all diamonds already on sale •    Collier West – up to 90% off •    Emperor’s Newest Clothes – 15%-50% off selected items •    Go Figure Consignment – items as low as $2 •    Jinny – up to 50% on selected items •    Luxe De Vie – up to 75% off •    On Paper – up to 75% off •    Paradise Garage – up to 70% off •    Posh Pets Boutique – select items $5 •    Substance for Fashion Conscious People - 25%-50% off spring and summer styles •    Torso – select items $10 •    Undone – BOGO Bras and up to 70% off shoes

Westerville, Ohio (a Columbus suburb) named as 15th Best Place to Live in US

clipped from www.columbusunderground.com By Walker | July 15, 2009 1:00pm | Filed under Development | Comments A new survey released by CNNMoney has ranked the top places to live all across the country and Westerville (the largest suburb of Columbus) was the top Ohio city, clocking in at number 15 on the charts. The city was noted for their historically preserved Uptown District, quiet streets with historic homes, quick commute to Columbus, and loads of parks and recreational amenities. The Top 100 includes a total of six Ohio cities. You can view the full list here.

Out of the closet, out on [Ohio State's] campus?

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clipped from uweekly.com Out of the closet, out of campus? By Melissa Eisenberg Columbus, Ohio has a reputation for having one of the highest homosexual populations in the country. Such characterization is especially evident in The Short North, with many clubs and businesses supporting the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. However, less than a mile away, The Ohio State University camps may not hold the same reputation. Mere exposure to the GLBT community could be changing the minds of many straight OSU students, however. "[In the Short North] two straight guys could look across the street and see two gay guys holding hands. After ten times seeing this, it becomes no big deal," said Terry Penrod, board member of The Human Rights Campaign and former OSU student. "Just the fact that we have a Short North helps people bridge gaps between the gay and straight community," Penrod added.

Columbus Dispatch: German Village tested by crime, infighting

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clipped from www.dispatch.com A summertime crime spree. A canceled Oktoberfest. And enough turmoil in the German Village Society that it's hired a consultant to act as a marriage counselor of sorts to try to patch things up among members. Not a comfortable time for a high-profile Columbus neighborhood prized by many for its reputation as a comfortable place to live and visit, with its well-maintained brick homes and popular restaurants. While it's not the end of the world, the events have pitched the well-to-do community into a well of unwanted attention. "Any one of those things would be difficult to deal with," said Brigid Butler, president of the German Village Society. "It's a rough spot," said Bill Curlis, a society board trustee and community leader. Rough enough that Executive Director Erin O'Donnell told society members she was resigning after six months on the job. How tough was the job? She is going back to being a Republican fundraiser.