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FILE - In this undated file photo released by Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Kenneth Biros is shown. Biros was convicted of killing Tami Engstrom in February 1991. A previously blocked execution for Biros set for Dec. 8 can now go forward due to a change in Ohio's lethal...
FILE - In this undated file photo released by Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Kenneth Biros is shown. Biros was convicted of killing Tami Engstrom in February 1991. A previously blocked...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 file photo, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kevin Elllenbrock, fom Cincinnati, Ohio, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron, left, conducts a survey with townspeople near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan. This is Logar province: scene of...
FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 file photo, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kevin Elllenbrock, fom Cincinnati, Ohio, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron, left, conducts a survey with townspeople...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this file photo taken Nov. 7, 2008, shoppers look in through a window at Tiffany & Co.'s store at Easton Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. Tiffany & Co.'s third-quarter profit dipped 1 percent, partly on weaker U.S. sales as shoppers continued to curb...
FILE - In this file photo taken Nov. 7, 2008, shoppers look in through a window at Tiffany & Co.'s store at Easton Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. Tiffany & Co.'s third-quarter profit dipped 1 percent,...   (Associated Press)
A system will bring light to moderate rain to the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and Northeast Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. Meanwhile, a cold front moves ashore, producing rain and high elevation snow to the Northwest. Isolated storms are possible in Florida. (AP Photo/Weather Underground)
A system will bring light to moderate rain to the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and Northeast Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. Meanwhile, a cold front moves ashore, producing rain and high elevation snow to the Northwest....   (Associated Press)
In this photo provided the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium female African lion cub Adia chews on grass, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio. Adia, a brother and a sister, all born Sept. 22, were allowed outdoors in view of zoo visitors for the first time on Tuesday, Nov. 24....
In this photo provided the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium female African lion cub Adia chews on grass, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio. Adia, a brother and a sister, all born Sept. 22, were allowed...   (Associated Press)
In this photo provided the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium female lion cub Adia, left, and male cub Kitambi, right, are shown Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio. The two cubs and a sister, all born Sept. 22, were allowed outdoors in view of zoo visitors for the first time...
In this photo provided the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium female lion cub Adia, left, and male cub Kitambi, right, are shown Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio. The two cubs and a sister, all born Sept....   (Associated Press)
Antonella Mancini of Sardinia's Cantina Pedres; Governor Ted Strickland of Ohio, USA, Massimo Piccin of Florence's Podere Sapaio, Claudio Salvador of Ohio's Specialty Wine Co., and Sara Goretti of Perugia's Goretti Agricola
Antonella Mancini of Sardinia's Cantina Pedres; Governor Ted Strickland of Ohio, USA, Massimo Piccin of Florence's Podere Sapaio, Claudio Salvador of Ohio's Specialty Wine Co., and Sara Goretti of Perugia's...   (Associated Press)
In this Oct. 15, 2009 photo, a sign for a newly-constructed home advertises a financing rate in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Home prices rose slightly in September, the fourth straight monthly increases and a clear sign that the housing market's recovery is continuing. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
In this Oct. 15, 2009 photo, a sign for a newly-constructed home advertises a financing rate in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Home prices rose slightly in September, the fourth straight monthly increases and a...   (Associated Press)
In this Sept. 3, 2009 photo workers build a new commercial building in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. The economy grew at a 2.8 percent pace last quarter, as the recovery got off to a slower start than first thought. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
In this Sept. 3, 2009 photo workers build a new commercial building in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. The economy grew at a 2.8 percent pace last quarter, as the recovery got off to a slower start than first...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2009 file photo, Heinz Organic Tomato Ketchup bottles sit on the shelf of the Heinen's grocery store in Bainbridge Twp., Ohio. H.J. Heinz Co. said Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, its second-quarter profit dropped 16 percent from last year as the company's results were...
FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2009 file photo, Heinz Organic Tomato Ketchup bottles sit on the shelf of the Heinen's grocery store in Bainbridge Twp., Ohio. H.J. Heinz Co. said Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, its second-quarter...   (Associated Press)
FILE - These Oct. 28, top, and Oct. 29, 2009, file photos show copies of the House version of the health care bill held during two Capitol Hill news conferences: above, Rep. John Shadegg, R-Ariz., holds a copy in a binder, below, Republican House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio,...
FILE - These Oct. 28, top, and Oct. 29, 2009, file photos show copies of the House version of the health care bill held during two Capitol Hill news conferences: above, Rep. John Shadegg, R-Ariz., holds...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this  April 17, 2009 file photo, guests ride on the new Diamondback roller coaster at Kings Island Amusement Park in Mason, Ohio.  Kings Island is using a huge sign and the Internet to get its fans on board against proposed taxes on admissions and parking. The sign...
FILE - In this April 17, 2009 file photo, guests ride on the new Diamondback roller coaster at Kings Island Amusement Park in Mason, Ohio. Kings Island is using a huge sign and the Internet to get its...   (Associated Press)
In this photo made Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, a sold sign appears outside an home in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Home resales far exceeded expectations last month, surging to the highest level in 2½ years as first-time buyers rushed to take advantage of an expiring tax credit.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
In this photo made Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, a sold sign appears outside an home in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Home resales far exceeded expectations last month, surging to the highest level in 2½ years as first-time...   (Associated Press)
In this Oct. 16, 2009 photo a house for sale in Beachwood, Ohio, is shown. October home sales are up 10.1 percent, beating expectations, as tax credit spurs sales.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
In this Oct. 16, 2009 photo a house for sale in Beachwood, Ohio, is shown. October home sales are up 10.1 percent, beating expectations, as tax credit spurs sales.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)   (Associated Press)
In this Oct. 16, 2009 photo a house for sale in Beachwood, Ohio, is shown. October home sales are up 10.1 percent, beating expectations, as tax credit spurs sales.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
In this Oct. 16, 2009 photo a house for sale in Beachwood, Ohio, is shown. October home sales are up 10.1 percent, beating expectations, as tax credit spurs sales.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kevin Elllenbrock, fom Cincinnati, Ohio, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron, left, conducts a survey with townspeople near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kevin Elllenbrock, fom Cincinnati, Ohio, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron, left, conducts a survey with townspeople near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province,...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kevin Elllenbrock, fom Cincinnati, Ohio, left, looks at a map with Stf. Sgt. Bejnjamin McKinnon, from Connecticut, center, and another unidentified soldier all belonging to the Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron, as they prepare to go on a dismounted patrol near the town...
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kevin Elllenbrock, fom Cincinnati, Ohio, left, looks at a map with Stf. Sgt. Bejnjamin McKinnon, from Connecticut, center, and another unidentified soldier all belonging to the Alpha...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kevin Elllenbrock, fom Cincinnati, Ohio, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron walks during patrol near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kevin Elllenbrock, fom Cincinnati, Ohio, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron walks during patrol near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, Monday,...   (Associated Press)
In this Nov. 17, 2009 photo Mike Samsel holds up an Ohio whitetail deer he shot in Ashtabula County in 2007.  More venison is being donated to strapped food banks as states provide financial and other aid to help manage high deer populations and feed the hungry at the same...
In this Nov. 17, 2009 photo Mike Samsel holds up an Ohio whitetail deer he shot in Ashtabula County in 2007. More venison is being donated to strapped food banks as states provide financial and other...   (Associated Press)
A hot air Balloon starts to inflate next to Mirror Lake in Eden Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, during the annual  Balluminaria. (AP Photo/The Enquirer, Ernest Coleman) NO SALES
A hot air Balloon starts to inflate next to Mirror Lake in Eden Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, during the annual Balluminaria. (AP Photo/The Enquirer, Ernest Coleman) NO SALES   (Associated Press)
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Lipscomb's Adnan Hodzic (34) looks to drive around Ohio State's Dallas Lauderdale during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Ohio State won 84-64.  (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Lipscomb's Adnan Hodzic (34) looks to drive around Ohio State's Dallas Lauderdale during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Ohio State won 84-64....   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Jon Diebler (33) goes up for a shot over Lipscomb's Adnan Hodzic during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Ohio State won 84-64.  (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio State's Jon Diebler (33) goes up for a shot over Lipscomb's Adnan Hodzic during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Ohio State won 84-64....   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Evan Turner, left, fights for a loose ball with Lipscomb's Josh Slater during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Turner recorded a triple double as Ohio State won 84-64.  (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio State's Evan Turner, left, fights for a loose ball with Lipscomb's Josh Slater during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Turner recorded...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Evan Turner, right, blocks a shot by Lipscomb's Brandon Brown during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Turner recorded a triple double as Ohio State won 84-64. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio State's Evan Turner, right, blocks a shot by Lipscomb's Brandon Brown during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Turner recorded a triple...   (Associated Press)
Lipscomb's Johnny Lee (3) goes up for a shot against Ohio State's William Buford (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Lipscomb's Johnny Lee (3) goes up for a shot against Ohio State's William Buford (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul...   (Associated Press)
Lipscomb's Adnan Hodzic (34) fights for a rebound with Ohio State's Kyle Madsen (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Lipscomb's Adnan Hodzic (34) fights for a rebound with Ohio State's Kyle Madsen (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's David Lighty (23) goes up for a shot against Lipscomb's Michael Teller (31) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio State's David Lighty (23) goes up for a shot against Lipscomb's Michael Teller (31) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Dallas Lauderdale (52) dunks the ball over Lipscomb's Josh Slater during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.  (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio State's Dallas Lauderdale (52) dunks the ball over Lipscomb's Josh Slater during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Maria Moeller, left to right, Andrea Walker, Shavelle Little and Cherise Daniel hold the WNIT trophy after beating Oklahoma State in the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Oklahoma State 92-73. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Maria Moeller, left to right, Andrea Walker, Shavelle Little and Cherise Daniel hold the WNIT trophy after beating Oklahoma State in the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Brittany Johnson, center, passes the ball between Oklahoma State's Ally Clardy, left, and Tegan Cunningham during the second half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Oklahoma State 93-72. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Brittany Johnson, center, passes the ball between Oklahoma State's Ally Clardy, left, and Tegan Cunningham during the second half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Jantel Lavender, right, shoots over Oklahoma State's Megan Byford during the second half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Oklahoma State 93-72. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Jantel Lavender, right, shoots over Oklahoma State's Megan Byford during the second half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus,...   (Associated Press)
Oklahoma State's Andrea Riley, left, tries to dribble past Ohio State's Jantel Lavender during the second half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Oklahoma State 93-72. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Oklahoma State's Andrea Riley, left, tries to dribble past Ohio State's Jantel Lavender during the second half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Samantha Prahalis, right, drives the lane past Oklahoma State's Lakyn Garrison during the second half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Oklahoma State 93-72. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Samantha Prahalis, right, drives the lane past Oklahoma State's Lakyn Garrison during the second half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
Oklahoma State's Lasharra Riley (21) defends against Ohio State's Sarah Schulze during the first half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Oklahoma State's Lasharra Riley (21) defends against Ohio State's Sarah Schulze during the first half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus,...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Samantha Prahalis, center, drives to the basket between Oklahoma State's Megan Byford, left, and Toni Young during the first half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Samantha Prahalis, center, drives to the basket between Oklahoma State's Megan Byford, left, and Toni Young during the first half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Brittany Johnson, left, steals the ball from Oklahoma State's Tegan Cunningham during the first half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Brittany Johnson, left, steals the ball from Oklahoma State's Tegan Cunningham during the first half of the Women's NIT tournament championship college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor runs against Michigan in the fourth quarter of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  Ohio State won 21-10. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor runs against Michigan in the fourth quarter of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Ohio State won 21-10. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)   (Associated Press)
Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier runs against Ohio State during the third quarter of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier runs against Ohio State during the third quarter of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)   (Associated Press)
Ohio State defensive lineman Cameron Heyward (97) recovers a fumble from Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier, right, in front lineman Perry Dorrestein (79) in the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Bill Fundaro)
Ohio State defensive lineman Cameron Heyward (97) recovers a fumble from Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier, right, in front lineman Perry Dorrestein (79) in the end zone for a touchdown during the first...   (Associated Press)
Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez reacts during a post-game news conference after losing 21-10 to Ohio State in a NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez reacts during a post-game news conference after losing 21-10 to Ohio State in a NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)   (Associated Press)
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  • Sunday Brunch.

    Cleveland.com | 11/25/2009 2:14:01 PM

    It's Sunday in Greater Cleveland, downtown might be a little slow, time to escape into the suburbs for a nice relaxing brunch. Question is, where do you go? One recommendation is M Bistro in Westlake. M Bistro is one... More »

  • A Cleveland Fashion Secret

    Cleveland.com | 11/25/2009 2:14:01 PM

    "We used to go into mom's closet and pretend to sell her clothes to friends," Laura Pikul, Girl Next Door. Opening a boutique in Rocky River wasn't just a childhood dream for sisters Laura and Lisa Pikul, it was a... More »

  • Eating History

    Cleveland.com | 11/25/2009 2:14:01 PM

    A sorority chick who lives for fashion, fun and chili dogs. That's moi. Greasy, meaty, sauce-running-down-your-arm kind of dogs! But it's more than just good eats, I need some character on my plate. Cleveland, I have found the perfect... More »

  • Cleveland Company: Top 10 For Venture Capital?

    Cleveland.com | 11/25/2009 2:14:01 PM

    Cleveland, a center of early stage venture capital, sited by a leading entrepreneur publication as a place to be? Some might say, sure-yes in the 1930's, but JumpStart says no, right now! One of the many pieces of what... More »

  • Local Young GOP'ers Named Best In The Nation

    Cleveland.com | 11/25/2009 2:14:01 PM

    Always proud of our hometown successes, we would like to congratulate the Greater Cleveland Young Republicans and their outgoing President, Lisa Stickan, on being awarded the "Best Large Young Republican Organization in the United States" at the Young Republican... More »

  • A Presidential City (Cleveland OHIO)

    Cleveland.com | 11/25/2009 2:14:01 PM

    Although when President Bush visited Cleveland the talk seem to center around the Iraq war, but if you look at the President's itinerary it was exactly what us Clevelanders would want as a model to show off to the... More »

  • Hyland Remains A Local Example

    Cleveland.com | 11/25/2009 2:14:01 PM

    Hyland Software continues to be an example of achievement in NE Ohio. More than the coolest place to work, more than a successful business grown out of NE Ohio, and more than a technology company not only surviving but also... More »

  • Avon Middle School teacher indicted on 30 charges

    WKYC 3 | 11/25/2009 8:50:58 AM

    CLEVELAND -- Avon Middle School art teacher Anne Maiden has been indicted on 30 charges, including theft, forgery, criminal damaging, receiving stolen property, misuse use of credit cards, and possession of criminal tools, according to Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Bill Mason. More »

  • Thanksgiving holiday weekend guide

    WKYC 3 | 11/25/2009 8:18:55 AM

    It's the start of the busy holiday season. Millions of people will be traveling for the long Thanksgiving weekend. Others will be hitting the road to search for early holiday shopping bargains. Some will be tackling the holiday meal. More »

  • Cleveland Winterfest 2009 Saturday; schedule, list of free events

    WKYC 3 | 11/25/2009 7:53:22 AM

    CLEVELAND -- Cleveland's 2009 Winterfest is Saturday in and around Public Square. Events for the entire family take place throughout downtown all day long, including free horse-drawn carriage rides, historic tours, the Guitar Hero Challenge, live holiday concerts and performances, pictures with Santa, and ice sculpting, just to name a few. More »

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