CLEVELAND, Ohio's leaders, lawmakers and citizens
now have solid information to determine whether legalizing casinos is a good
idea for Ohio.
"We consider this study a first step in assisting citizens and leaders at
the state and local levels in reaching sound policy decisions about gaming in
Ohio ," said Joe Roman, President and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Partnership.ohiogaminginfo.newscom.

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(41,000 construction jobs) and generate and leverage a total of
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The Metanexus Institute advances scientific research , education and
outreach on the constructive engagement of science and religion.

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Scholars and researchers from fields such as anthropology, economics,
history, political science, psychology, religious studies and sociology are
encouraged to apply.

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resulting in about $610 million per year in state and local tax
revenues
- Casinos could generate $3.
"It is important that we arm ourselves with facts when making decisions
critical to the future of Ohio.
(Logo: http://www. Full grant applications will then be
invited for a total of $1. Projects include the Local
Societies Initiative, the Templeton Research Lectures, and topical
interdisciplinary research projects such as the Spiritual Transformation
Scientific Research Program , Spiritual Capital Research Program, Foundational
Questions in Physics and Cosmology, as well as studies in religion and health,
religion and human flourishing, and other endeavors.

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For additional information, including the complete published studies, an
archived copy of an informational webcast that includes questions and answers
with the researchers, and other documents relating to the study, go to
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Call for Proposals for $150 000 Research Projects on `Spiritual Capital' Issued by Metanexus Institute

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Letters of Intent for projects in the Spiritual Capital Research Program
are due no later than April 15, 2005 .

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Significant study findings include:
- Ohio residents are already participating in games of chance and skill
in and around Ohio
- Ohio dollars are leaving the state , generating tax revenues and jobs in
other states
- Social costs of Ohio's problem gamblers are borne entirely by limited
lottery funding ($350,000 a year)
- Social costs of gambling are not insignificant; over the lifetime of
the adult population, 109,000 additional Ohioans could become problem
or pathological gamblers
- Potential revenues from casinos at 11 surrogate locations and the seven
current horse racing tracks are an estimated $4. "It is
no longer unusual to consider that trust, behavioral norms and religion
profoundly shape economic, political and social developments.

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"Now seems an ideal time to understand and assess the public effects of
spiritual and religious action because there seems to be a growing openness in
the social sciences towards non-material factors," says Kimon Sargeant, Ph.metanexus.

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The Greater Cleveland Partnership and some leaders from the
Cincinnati business community today released the findings of two studies they
commissioned to examine the statewide economic and social implications if
casinos were to come to Ohio.

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empirically focused methodology, drawing together talented representatives
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Now that the studies are complete, leaders across the state can take time
to consider the findings before taking a position on the legalization of
casinos in Ohio. Deadline for Letters of Intent: April 15, 2005

PHILADELPHIA, A call for proposals for research
in the developing new interdisciplinary field of Spiritual Capital has been
issued by the Metanexus Institute on Religion and Science.

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The model used by the researchers places an emphasis on major metropolitan
areas, seals off Ohio's borders to reduce the number of Ohioans traveling to a
casino in a neighboring state and seeks to avoid situations where Ohio's
casinos would compete against each other.
The Spiritual Capital Research Program seeks to integrate the concept of
spiritual capital into the social sciences, with particular attention to
building connections to economics , and to develop a network of scholars for a
new field of study.,
Director for Research and Programs in the Human Sciences at Metanexus."
For further information on the Spiritual Capital Research Program,
including submission guidelines for the new granting opportunities, or to
request a program brochure, visit http://www.net or 215-789-2200.

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The study is not a specific
proposal for casino gambling locations in the state, nor is it an endorsement
of casino gaming in Ohio. A membership
organization, Metanexus hosts an online magazine and discussion forum with
over 140,000 monthly page views and 7000 regular subscribers in 57 different
countries.

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Studies Show Potential Economic Impact Social Costs of Legalized Casino Gaming in Ohio

The studies, representing the most comprehensive analysis of the gaming
issue undertaken in more than a decade, were done by researchers at Strategic
Partner Management Consulting and the Maxine Levin Goodman College of Urban
Affairs at Cleveland State University.
Note: These $150,000 grants are in addition to the three founding grants
of $500,000 each that were recently awarded to initiate the Spiritual Capital
Research Program.
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org. Where possible, researchers are urged to collaborate
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Grants of $150,000
per project are made possible by generous funding from the John Templeton
Foundation.metanexus.org

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- Best practice approach to gambling prevention and treatment could cost
$29. Metanexus sponsors dialogue groups, lectures,
workshops, research, courses , grants, and publications.

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