Introductions
From:
Peter Shane
Date:
Apr 17 14:47 UTC
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Thanks for getting us going!I'm Peter Shane. This is my fifth year in Columbus
as a member of the law faculty at Ohio State. I grew up and went to school in
the East, but have also lived in places as different as New Orleans,
Pittsburgh, and Iowa City, Iowa. I have loved Columbus, which truly combines
the friendliess I associate with my Iowa years with the amenities of a real
city. Because our one daughter is in her twenties, however, I probably don't
get to see much of the "family activities" side of Columbus life.I am
interested in this forum both because of my interest in the region and my
interest in seeing how online communities develop. (Full disclosure: I helped
get the grant that made CORIF possible and am a volunteer member of the
steering committee.)My top four personal regional questions are these:1. What
can be done to bring back nonstop air service to the West Coast?2. How are we
doing in terms of tourism? We're in a great place to live - how are we to
visit?3. Are there additional partnerships involving Ohio State and education
that can enhance the future of the region?4. Do we have a vibrant "regional
culture" scene? Are we making the most of Ohio's place in American
history?Peter ShaneColumbus, OH
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