Thursday, July 08, 2010

Weekly 7/8/10 - 12

Next week... No, in 2 weeks! we will have Scott Seeborg, organizer for the Democratic campaign, Clifton office.  See his blurb below under "Announcements".  ellen
The Lloyd House Wednesday Night Salon WEEKLY 
(See at end of this email for introductory material)


SECTION ONE: TABLE NOTES 

Alan, Mira, Adrienne, Vlasta
At the Table: Vlasta Molak, Alan Weiner, Ellen Bierhorst, Mira Rodwan, Adrienne Cooper,    

Alan:  this weekend went to Oak Ridge Tenn to protest the nuclear Y-12 weapons plan.  We had Brian Garry's van.  About  200 demonstrators.  Almost 30 people did civil disobedience and were arrested.  Sponsored by three groups: Nuke Watch; Nuclear Resister; Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance (OREPA)  [see http://www.nukewatch.com/ ,   http://www.stopthebombs.org/  ]

Vlasta:  ...India has a law that 30 or 40% of the parliamentary reps must be women.  ...  France has a law that corporate boards must have a percentage of women.  ... The press in India is very lively, democratic, and good.  
Bhopal disaster in 1984 now been settled.  Union Carbide.  A chemical was spilled; a valve leaked.  Many people were killed...3,500 killed.  Many others were blinded.   At the time I was working as a toxicologist for EPA.  They were making pesticide.  In US "Community Right to Know" law was passed, very powerful.  In 1988 I was at NIOSH; Roxanne Qualls called me to find out what to do with the data for the Local emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) which still exist.  Companies must list every year their hazardous chemicals.  In 1989 we did a hazard analysis; 120 companies had huge tanks of hazardous chemicals, and they cooperated and changed their practices.  

Ellen:  Jenefer Ellingston sent me an article about the methane now being spilled in the gulf from the BP well.  Vast dead zones.  

Mira
:  Sat. July 31, Memorial Service for Joan Friedland, Clifton Methodist Church, 2:00.  

Adrienne:    I see Dan Hershey regularly.  On chemo.  Is walking; played tennis.  Is unbelievable.  We went to the Opera last Sat.  And he does read the Weekly.  (We send hinm fond greetings; and wish you continued spunk and energy for life.)
... My garden is thriving.  I am selling houses as a realtor; not doing cooking classes; not doing marathons, I walk... Too hot to run.  ... The real estate market is better than a year ago.  Sibcy Cline is doing well.  Mortgage rates 4.5%.  Incredible!  

~ end of table notes ~

Hugs to all,


Ellen


SECTION TWO: ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES

Scott Seeborg to speak at Salon week after next.

Hello Ellen,

Scott Seeborg here, thanks again for taking the time to talk with me this evening.  It's so important we get the message out there in the community, and we couldn't do it without you.  

I checked my events calendar and much to my chagrin I have a house party scheduled in Spring Grove that night from 7 till 9, and I wouldn't dare (or want to) cut out of your group early.  Would it work with your schedule to move it to the next
Wednesday 7/21/2010? I apologize for the inconvenience.

I would love to speak to your group about what issues are "hidden between the lines" in the upcoming elections.  Hamilton Co. and greater Ohio have the historic opportunity to keep the state blue for two consecutive election cycles.  This has not happened since 1932-34.

We have both national and local issues hanging in the balance, with outcomes to be determined by the electorate this fall.  Learn how this election will shape both Ohio's future, the future of our nation, and how your involvement can and will play a part in the results. 

I'm excited to come out and meet you and the group.  Please let me know if this schedule change works for you and if there is anything else I can get for you.  Below is information about the upcoming community actions.  Folks can feel free to get in touch with me directly with questions.

Thanks and Best Regards,
Scott



Things happening soon in your area:

Clifton Team Events:

Calling all volunteers in Clifton and surrounding neighborhoods ...  This important election is only 4 months away and we have a lot of work to do if we are going to continue the fight to keep Ohio BLUE!  Our Clifton Team is starting to really build and organize and I want to thank those of you who have been active and stepped up into various team roles.  For those that have not been able to make it to an event yet, it is never too late and hope to see you soon.

Clifton upcoming events:
    7/10 (Sat)    1-4p   Canvass              http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gp8rqm
   7/15 (Thur)   6-9p   Phone Bank        http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpf92s 

Please take a quick minute to go to each of these events RSVP link above and respond "Yes" or "No".  This way we won't try and call you to invite.

If you cannot make it to any of these events, we will be doing regular phone banks and canvasses every other week starting on these dates for now.  I will post event details on mybarackobama.com and this email distribution as location details are confirmed.  Additionally, you can stop by any of the campaign offices (Northside coming soon) any weekday evening (Mon-Thur) from 6-9p for phone banking.

All events start promptly at the specified time with training.  Feel free to invite anyone else interested.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact me.

 



 
EarthSave Cincinnati
presents
Transition to Eco Village:
living abundantly in a
post peak-oil world

with
Nancy Sullivan and Amy Stross
Enright Ridge Urban Eco Village

Sunday, July 18, 2010
2pm:
 vegan potluck    3pm: program
 
Winton Commons Park
Corner of Hand & North Edgewood Avenues 45232
Spring Grove Village formerly Winton Place 
 
Please bring a vegan dish to share –
vegetables, fruits, grains, beans, seeds, nuts
(No animal derived ingredients: no dairy, eggs, casein, honey, etc.)
And please bring your own compostable and reusable plates,
cups, personal and serving utensils
Remember to take home everything you brought that is not compostable
 
Pool open 'til 7pm
 
EarthSave educates people about the powerful effects our food
choices have on the environment, our health and all life on Earth,
and encourages a shift toward a healthy plant-based diet.
 
513-929-2500   http://cincinnati.earthsave.org   cincinnati@earthsave.org

Absolutely Everybody Welcome!
 
 

FIRST FRIDAY POETRY READING
AQUARIUS & OM CAFE 
329 Ludlow Avenue (across from Esquire Theatre) Cincinnati


POETRY READING ON FRIDAY AUGUST 6, 7:30 PM
MADELEINE CROUSE
BARBARA BONNEY

POETRY READING ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 7:30 PM
VICKIE CIMPRICH
BARBARA GUTTING

POETRY READING ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 1, 7:30 PM
MARY ANNE REESE
GWYNETH STEWART

If a nightingale sings with her breast against a thorn, why not we?     
Susan Gilbert Dickinson to Emily Dickinson in 1861





Wednesday evening concerts at Clifton's CCAC:

  


H
ello, friends,

WOW! We broke our own record when 400 folks came out to enjoy the sounds of All About the Music with us last week! The weather was perfect, as was the evening of music, dancing, and clay molding on our front green. If you want to see some of the fun, we post pictures every week on ourFacebook Fan Page – become our fan, and you can see friends and neighbors having a fantastic time!

D
on't miss out on the fun – there are only four more Wednesdays left! Make this the week you join us – we're thrilled to have Acapulco Salsa, so bring your dancing shoes. This week, kids will be making a collaborative tile mural. Remember the show runs 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., and you should bring a blanket or lawn chair with you. And you can pack a picnic, or pick up Habanero burritos, Dojo Gelato, or La Terza espresso right here.

W
e're also excited to share we have a new camp joining us in August – sewing! If you or someone you know always wanted to learn to sew, we have the solution – sewing machines on site and amazing instructors. Get the full scoop on sewing and our other fun camps here.

N
os vemos miercoles – bailando! (we'll see you Wednesday – dancing!),

R
uth E. Dickey
Executive Director

P
.S. Next week you can look forward to the Adam Machaskee Jazz Quartet – we can't wait!
3711 Clifton Ave. | Cincinnati, OH 45220 US
513-497-2860

June 19-27, 2011, at Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY
OR
July 10-17, 2011, at Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, KS


 
CINCINNATI WORLD CINEMA: CWC presents 
The British Television Advertising Awards Program
July 18, 20 & 21      
Cincinnati is one of only ten U.S. cities to host the BTAA program 


Hello Ellen ...

Crisply delivered with trademark British humor, this program is the consumate feast for short film lovers and those who enjoy artfully crafted, entertaining adverts that tell compelling stories without the hard sell. 
  
In addition, before each screening, CWC is hosting a Contemporary Advertising Exhibit in the Carnegie Gallery, featuring selected examples of foreign market advertising by Procter & Gamble.  

As with Oscar Shorts, we expect this to be a very popular, one-of-a-kind event.  So get your tickets early via CWC WebTix, local outlets or the Carnegie, and take advantage of the advance ticket discount.  More info follows below and complete details are at the CWC website, cincyworldcinema.org .     

As always, we ask that you pass this information along to your friends, family, colleagues and anyone with interest in high-quality cinema.  


One of only 10 organizations in the U.S. to host this program, Cincinnati World Cinema is proud to bring the BTAA to Greater Cincinnati. It will not be shown in local movie theaters or available via traditional download or rental channe
ls. 

These screenings will be the only opportunity to see the 2010 BTAA program in this are
a.

Essential Information 

WHAT: 
The British Television Advertising Awards Prog
am on the big screen, plus a Contemporary Advertising Exhibit in the Carnegie Gallery. 

WHER
E:
The Carnegie Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington KY, 41011

WHEN
: 
Sunday July 18, 4:
00 pm matinee
Sunday July 18, 7:
30 pm
Tuesday July 20, 7:
30 pm
Wednesday July 21, 7:
30 pm

Bring an appetite!  Buffet presented by the Europa Bistro & Cafe, with cash bar and social hour, at 6:00 each evening.

TICKETS

$8.00 advance, $10 door.
Students, ETA and WVXU Perks members with current valid ID, $8.00 at the door only.

Online
:
http://www.cincyworldcinema.or

By Phone:
Carnegie - (859) 491 2030
Tollfree - (877) 548 3237

Local Outlets
:
Sitwell's - Clifton
Lookout Joe - Mt. Lookout Square
Coffee Emporium - Downtown
Shake It - Northside

More Info:
(859) 781 8151 or CWC website
   
Wickedly clever and 
highly entertaining 
British commercials & PSAs 

If you enjoyed CWC's Oscar Shorts, ShortsFest or Lunafest presentations, then this event was made for you!  The British Television Advertising Awards (BTAA) is a juried collection of the best made-in-the-UK adverts for worldwide television, cinema and Internet.

These are not U.S. commercial
s. 
In the U.K., people don't mind buying, but they do not want to be pushily subjected to a hard sell. With that distinction in mind, the Brits design their ads to be charming, induce a smile, trigger emotions and create rapport.  

Most easily defined as a compilation of short films, the program melds common themes of misdirection, a bit of sex, reverse psychology, and a lot of humor into one highly creative and entertaining package. The program also includes several powerful and thought-provoking British public service announcements.

Why do thousands of people turn out to see the BTAA program when it screens in New York, Los Angeles and a handful of other markets?  "It's got something for everyone," says Dean Otto, assistant curator for film and video at the Walker in Minneapolis, where last year 20,000 patrons attended 50 sold-out screenings. "Anglophiles love it for a different look at British culture.  But filmgoers in general are interested because of its variety."  

Variety and content are key elements - view a sample here.  These award-winning ads and PSAs are little movies that tell stories -- using drama, comedy and suspense and a liberal dose of British humor.  

Frequently, the advertiser's identity is not revealed until the final seconds, and part of the fun is to figure out exactly what product is involved. 


If this film schedule was passed along to you by a friend, you can sign up here to receive your own copy of CWC film announcements.
Cincinnati World Cinema | 30 Fairway Drive | Southgate, KY  41071 | 859.781.8151

 


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CELTIC ROSE Free Concert
(harp and flute music.  Gorgeous!)

Hello Dear Friends,
  Three new concerts to tickle your ears and get your Celtic toes a-tapping!
Hope you can join us!

Thanks so much,

Pam Jurgens (Ellen's dear friend, harpist),  Rose Reidmiller and Laurie Phenix


     Friday, July 23 8-10 p.m.,
                         Marty's Hops and Vines
                   6110 Hamilton Avenue
                   681-4222
 




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ARTICLES AND LETTERS 
  • Mary Hutten, Gregory Landua letters: Financial Permaculture & Transition Town
  • Growing support to end Marijuana Prohibition




Ellen Bierhorst Ph.D., M.AmSAT
Holistic Psychologist and Teacher of the Alexander Technique
ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com
513-221-1289  ~ http://www.lloydhouse.com ~
3901 Clifton Ave. Cinti., OH 45220 ~

On Jul 1, 2010, at 3:23 PM, Hutten, Mary wrote:

Hello Ellen,

When I learned that Gregory Landua would talk on Financial Permaculture at the Salon I so wanted to be able to be in two places at once.  Attending a meeting of a board on which I serve precluded my being with all of you last night.  As I read your notes about Gregory's sharing I was very intrigued.  Being part of Transition Green Township, (and having taken Braden's Intro. to Permaculture recently at Cin. State) I am, of course, quite interested in what Gregory had to say.  Is there any possibility of a "repeat performance" of Gregory?  I do plan to follow the links you included so as to glean some further insight into Financial Permaculture.

Warm Regards,

Mary A. Hutten
(513) 481-1914
............................................
On 7/2/10 8:17 AM, ellenbierhorst@fuse.net wrote:
Hi Mary, (and Gregory)

Delighted you got to read the Weekly notes re. Gregory's presentation.  I am certainly open to a second presentation on Financial Permaculture.  We could practice "Participatory Design" and "Think and Talk" and hear the details of Gregory's experience at The Farm, and how the Hohenwald conference happened and went etc.

Gregory, want to respond to this?

Ellen
-------------------------------
(from Gergory):

Ellen and Mary,
I am super excited to hear of more interest in Financial Permaculture.

unfortunately I am back in the North East doing design work, and organizing for courses I am teaching this fall.  I was only in Cinci for a little bit before Kathryn left for Wyoming to lead a backpacking trip.

So, I wont be able to give another presentation until late fall when I will (most likely) be back in Cinci for a little while before setting off for my next adventure.

I would encourage you to check out the Financial Permaculture Blog:  www.financialpermaculture.org
Financial Permaculture Site: www.financialpermaculture.com
and perhaps come on down to the 2010 FPC (Financial Permaculture Course).

be well

Gregory

Below is a article appearing in Cincinnati paper Street Vibes.  From Salonista Rob Ryan

Now is the time for you to act and end marijuana prohibition.
www.mvnorml.org
Miami Valley NORML,
Working to legalize marijuana here in Ohio

Please consider a donation to Miami Valley NORML
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=54WH84R7GLUF2 

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
US OH: The New Marijuana Majority
Source: StreetVibes (OH)
Email: streetvibes2@yahoo.com
Website: http://streetvibes.wordpress.com
Address: 117 East 12th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202
Fax: (513) 421-7813
Pubdate: July 1st 2010
Author: Corey Gibson

The New Marijuana Majority
Support for reform of prohibition is growing

Seventy-three percent of Ohioans support the use of medical marijuana, according to a poll conducted as part of a study by the University of Cincinnati Institute for Policy Research. A surprising 58 percent of conservatives and 64 percent of people over the age of 65 also support the use of medical marijuana.

Yet some people are still struggling with Ohio's marijuana laws. The study cites one man, Randy Brush, who was sentenced to three years in prison after four marijuana plants were found in his backyard. Brush had no prior criminal history. Another case cited in the study is that of Addie Cyrus. Cyrus, who has no criminal record and the full support of her doctors to smoke marijuana to help with medical problems, was arrested in 2009 after the Knox County Sheriff's Office seized 813 grams from her home. The fact that she is smoking marijuana with her doctor's knowledge is not going to be admissible in court.

This is where the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) steps in. NORML supports the right of adults to use marijuana responsibly, whether for medical, personal or industrial purposes. It has also provided a voice for Americans who oppose the prohibition of marijuana and want to end the legal struggles that often accompany smoking marijuana. NORML advocates for responsible marijuana smokers who want the drug legalized in the near future.

The number one priority of the Miami Valley chapter of NORML?

"Get people aware and engaged in changing politicians' minds," says Robert Ryan, state chapter coordinator for Ohio NORML.

The hardest job for NORML is getting people to feel comfortable talking about marijuana and marijuana reform, according to Ryan. He poses a question to anyone he meets who opposes his positive views of the use of marijuana: "What is your ethical or moral justification for putting someone away, taking away 10 their freedom, for consuming or possessing something like marijuana?"

In a recent local political forum that Ryan attended, Fox News commentator Phil Heimlich asked candidates if they would support the use of medical marijuana.

"Every single candidate said yes to medical marijuana, and one of them said yes to full legalization," Ryan says. "I was stunned."

With such strict marijuana laws in the city of Cincinnati, a political candidate's· stating he or she supports the use of medical marijuana is rather surprising. Under a city ordinance, possession of a small amount of pot - less than 100 grams - can result in an immediate arrest, leading to 30 days in jail and a $250 fine (see "Cincinnati's Marijuana Law Fiasco," issue of May 15). Another controversial proposal, which might be enacted nationwide, would mean a person could be arrested driving under the influence if he has any marijuana metabolites in his body.

"The current law in Ohio (is), if you have some sort of marijuana offense, that you could lose your driving license," Ryan says. "You could be sitting at home, not even in your car, get a marijuana charge and you could lose your license. Does it make sense economically. Your license is taken away. How can you get to your job? You're going to end up losing your job and going on unemployment and making the situation worse."

The Miami Valley chapter of NORML, which just formed this year, is working to change these laws and make politicians realize that marijuana prohibition is not control.

"We have been in contact with several lawyers and seeing if the cities have the ability to lessen the (paraphernalia) offense," Ryan says.

Drug-paraphernalia charges are even more misguided than drug charges, Ryan says. Paraphernalia can be anything from a straw to a spoon to a pipe to nearly anything else drugs can be smoked out of; and those charges can carry larger offenses than the drug charges themselves.

With most people uncomfortable talking about legalization, Ryan has a tough job ahead. In a one-minute advertisement entitled, "Legalization: Yes We Can," seen on the NORML website and local TV channels, people of different professions, ages and cultures call for the repeal of prohibition.

"These are normal people that say marijuana prohibition doesn't work," Ryan says. "Let's legalize it, tax it and control it."

For more information about NORML, visit miamivalleynorml.org and OARO.org.,







 



REVIEWS: BOOKS, MUSIC, CONCERTS, RESTAURANTS, WEBSITES ...

Please send me your tips...love to hear what you are reading etc.  ellen
......................................
I was in San Antonio ("Remember the Alamo") this weekend with 50,000 of my closest friends.  They have something called the "river walk", a long canal winding through the center of the city, must be at least 3 miles of it, with beautiful fountains, landscaping, an shaded walkway, all about 20 feet below street level.  The neatest civic project I know.  I was surprised though, to find only Mexican and Italian restaurants there.  We are blessed in Cinti. With all our fine Indian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, etc. etc.  food.  
Ellen
-----------------
When not reading "The Bridge", biog of Obama by David Remnick, am enjoying Diana Gabaldon's "An Echo in the Bone", latest in her "Outlander" series...historical fiction plus time travel.  Way fun. Really good writing.  ellen


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