Friday, October 31, 2008

How would an Indian Casino make its way to Ohio?

Just how would an Indian casino make its way into Ohio?

Free Taco Bell today?

Any truth to the free tacos at Taco Bell today from 2-6?

What is AAA Fuel Gauge Report?

It seems like our markets are getting better but, does AAA predict that gas prices will go higher or lower in the future.

Why are gas prices falling at the end of Bush’s term?

Why are gas prices all of the sudden going down towards the end of President Bush’s term, and what trend are the analysts predicting in gas prices after the election?

What are the Soliciting Laws in Ohio?

My parents have a “No Soliciting” sign posted on their door. They’ve had it there for years after a number of solicitors were rude and wouldn’t leave the property after they declined their offers or “free” material. However, despite the number, the color, and the size of the bold text saying “No Soliciting,“ solicitors still come and knock on the door. What needs to be posted so no more solicitors will knock on the door and what can be done about solicitors who continue to knock?

Who has had more negative ads?

Who has had more negative ads, McCain or Obama?

Will radio go digital?

In February 2009, TV changes over from analog to digital. What about radio? Will it do the same thing? Do we need to get ready for this too?

Where can I go to enjoy Halloween with my family?

Where are the best places to take my 11 year old daughter trick or treating in Columbus tonight?  I would like to stay in one area for the entire 2 hours where she has plenty of houses to stop at and decorations, and of course safety is the main concern.  I live on the west side but I would travel anywhere within Columbus in order for my daughter to have a good experience.

What is the best and most environmental friendly way of disposing/recycling TVs?

I have a small TV that is not digital ready and cannot be connected to converter box. What is the best and most environmental friendly way of disposing/recycling TVs?

Why does it seem as if schools are not getting their percentage of the lottery money?

If a percentage of the lottery money goes towards our schools, why does it seem as if the schools are not getting any of it?

What modifications have been made at polling places for the disababled?

Study Finds Franklin County’s Polling Sites Largely Inaccessible

Six years after Congress passed the Help America Vote Act to clear physical hurdles for voters who need walkers, wheelchairs, or are unsteady, a study of accessibility at polling places in one Ohio County found that voters with disabilities may still be unable to get to the ballot box.

Occupational Therapy Researchers at The Ohio State University, who conducted what is believed to be the nation’s first comprehensive study of voter accessibility, found that only ten percent of the polling places were fully accessible in 63 separate items assessed. Students supervised by faculty and trained in collaboration with the Ohio Secretary of State’s office looked at 217 of the 533 polling sites in Franklin County, Ohio.

There are approximately 18 million Americans who have difficulty with mobility who might be impacted by inaccessible voting locations. Attorneys General in many states and the Department of Justice have been working with local boards of election to increase voter access to polling locations.

Voters with disabilities are left with the option of voting by absentee ballot, which contradicts the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Help America Vote legislation.

“Like all civil rights legislation, the core purpose of the ADA is equal participation in society. While absentee ballots may preserve your rights, nothing says more about your status as a citizen than casting your vote at the polls on Election Day,“ said L. Scott Lissner, ADA Coordinator at The Ohio State University.

The Ohio State University’s Division of Occupational Therapy and the Student Occupational Therapy Association partnered with the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office, the Franklin County Board of Elections, and the Ohio Legal Rights Service to evaluate the accessibility of sites where Franklin County residents vote. Physical accessibility was evaluated for parking and drop off areas, entrances, hallways, ramps, elevators, and the voting and registration areas.

Areas of non-compliance include:

22% of polling sites do not have an entrance that is fully accessible
49% of polling sites do not have at least one parking space for a wheelchair van
2% of polling sites have at least one stair that a person must climb before entering the polling site.

The Ohio Secretary of State’s office provides money for county boards of elections to use to make temporary changes to assist voters with disabilities on Election Day. These changes include adding additional accessible parking spaces with appropriate signage and cones, or adding temporary ramps and adapted door handles. Another easy modification is to prop open doors that do not have automatic openers for voters who use wheelchairs or walkers.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

What can you do about a Sexual Predator in your neighborhood?

I live in an area where there is a known sex-offender, how is it possible for him to just walk around town when there are little kids playing in the area?

Who is Sarah Palin?

I would like to know more about Sarah Palin. Where is she from? What is her background?

Where can I find self-defense classes in Columbus?

Are there any places in Franklin County that teaches self-defense classes for elderly people?

Where can I find buckeyes?

Where can I go to find buckeye nuts so that I can make necklaces and other crafts?