Virtual Salon 1/26/12 ~ 12

2012-01-26T15:35:00.001-05:00

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The Lloyd House Virtual Salon Newsletter
(See at the end of this email for introductory material)

SECTION ONE: TABLE NOTES

(What kind of gathering/sharing/learning together would you like to happen at the Lloyd House? Ideas wanted. e.)

Hi Everyone!

taken just now, working on the Virtual Salon

The TWO political soirées on Tuesday night were a blast. We had a good turn out, fabulous refreshments (thanks to Sue Ransohoff) and great conversation. Luke Brockmeier (candidate for Dem. nomination for Ohio Statehouse) gave a terrific stump speech, impressing me even more than when I interviewed him last week. AND... I was really thrilled by the State of the Union Address. Now that's leadership! Just shows that despite our broken electoral system, riddled as it is with huge campaign giving from the 1%, the wealthiest Americans, and from giant corporations, we still managed to see a really smart, graceful, visionary leader rise to the presidency.

I was fascinated to meet John Schmidt who is working on the campaign for our Democratic nominee for Hamilton County Sheriff, JIM NEIL. See http://www.neilforsheriff.com/. What a thrill to have a chance to replace Simon Leis (retiring) with a Democrat! See his fund raiser dinner (looks tasty!) below on Feb 1, next Wed. Jim is coming over to introduce himself this evening, after the Virtual Salon goes out, so I'll let you know what I think next week.

Just learned that a scary cancer threat is benign. (Thyroid) A few weeks of sweating it out. My hat is off to all of you who have survived cancer, and you also who have survived a 'near miss'. As Mark Twain reportedly said, "I have survived many terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened."

Hugs to everyone!

Ellen

SECTION TWO: ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES

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Request your absentee ballot for the March 7 primary here:
ballot requests here

Bentley Davis* calls for urgent action on H.B. 408

Please use your mouse to sign the petition,

And use your fingers to phone at least one member of the relevant committee of the Ohio House.

Hello Ellen,

I wanted to let you know about a bill that is being fast-tracked through the Ohio State House -- HB 408. This bill (sponsored by the area's Republicans) is aimed to add two more members to the board of CMHA (Cinti. Metro. Housing Authority). Neither of these members could live in Cincinnati and indeed the unspoken point of adding these members is to stack the board with people who think subsidized housing should be abolished. Even though this is a state bill, the bill ONLY impacts the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA). CMHA oversees public housing, housing choice vouchers (section 8), senior and disabled subsidized housing. If this bill passes, we could see the number of affordable housing options decline precipitously, when there is already a shortage of quality, affordable housing.

I am urging everyone I know to sign the petition that can be found here: http://www.change.org/petitions/the-oh-state-house-stop-attacks-on-affordable-housing-in-cincinnati-and-defeat-hb-408 After you sign, let all of your friends and networks know about it as well.

In addition to signing the petition, it would be even more helpful to call the members of the Financial Institutions, Housing, and Urban Development Committee and ask them to defeat HB 408. (Phone calls carry more weight than emails, but emails are also effective.) Their information can be found here: http://www.house.state.oh.us/index.php?option=com_displaycommittees&task=2&type=Regular&committeeId=110

This is a very important issue.

Thank you,

Bentley

* Bentley is the finest public policy expert in our region. I always do exactly what she says! Ellen

JIM NEIL for Hamilton County (Democratic!) Sheriff http://www.neilforsheriff.com

Fund Raiser Dinner Wednesday February 1, 2012
$40
Menu looks terrific. Probably worth the $40 just for the dinner! Make donation to secure your reservation here: http://www.neilforsheriff.com/donate/
K-Dots Family Restaurant, 3245 Westbourne Drive, Cinti 45248

Attend Public Hearings Next Week

Sierra Club: "There will be two public hearings on electric and gas aggregation, ... These hearings will be the best opportunities for residents to let city council and the administration know we want clean energy that is affordable.
The first hearing will be held Monday, January 30 at 6 p.m. The second will be Monday, February 6 at 1 p.m. Both public hearings will be held in council chambers at Cincinnati City Hall.
Please consider attending a public hearing, and speaking out about our future energy options in Cincinnati.
For more information please contact: Rachael Belz, Ohio Citizen Action, 513-221-2100 or rbelz@ohiocitizen.org"

Howard Konicov, our steady and wonderful environmental activist says it is important to go to these: Here's his email...
Hi Ellen,

It's important so you have input into where your/our electricity & natural gas comes from in this community, what we pay for it, and what standards you want put in place in the services provided by your/our future energy company.

Howard

Ps: I'll share some specific ideas when i have put them together, you might brainstorm with your folks though. For example, we could require that everyone gets a scalable solar panel and hookup if they request it which would create 1,000's of jobs in this community. We could require that we have carbon offsets created in this community for all of the energy we buy which might put another 500 people to work, etc. We could require that our natural gas comes from a supplier that has an excellent record in protecting ground water.

Duke has priced themselves out of the energy market, it's likely that electricity and gas are going to cost about 40% less than you are currently paying.

YOGA CLASSES WITH PHOENIX WILSON
Phoenix is an outstanding yoga and tai chi teacher! (ellen)

Monday:
Kula Center, Newport
Class on-going. Mixed Level Yoga
7:30 - 8:45 PM
$66.00 / 6 weeks or $12 drop in rate

Tuesdays:
Baker Hunt Arts & Cultural Center, Covington
Jan. 24 - Apr. 10 (12 weeks) T'ai Chi Chih
5:30 - 6:45 PM
$120 / 12 weeks

Thursdays:
Kula Center, Newport
Class on-going. Mixed level Yoga
7:30 - 8:45 AM
$66.00 / 6 weeks or $12 drop in rate

Baker Hunt Arts & Cultural Center, Covington
Jan. 26 - Apr. 12 (12 weeks) T'ai Chi Chih
5:30 - 6:45 PM
$120 / 12 weeks

Saturday: NEW CLASS!
Baker Hunt Arts & Cultural Center, Covington
Jan. 28 - Apr. 14 (12 weeks) Hatha Yoga
10:00 - 11:3o AM
$120 / 12 weeks

To register for classes or if you have questions, please contact Phoenix.
Phone: 859-652-4174
E-mail: phoenixwilson@mac.com

Class information is also available at www.phoenixwilson.com

www.CliftonCulturalArts.org

Claire RECHNITZER writes:

Hi Everyone,
Some of you are regular or occasional attendees of the free weekly Alexander Technique practice sessions at the Lloyd House - Sundays from 3:45 to 4:30pm. If you haven't participated yet, please join the fun! (http://home.fuse.net/ellenbierhorst/)
Claire and Ellen

Claire, Alan, Fanchon, Gene, Anita, Dolly
A.T. Sunday Practice 11/20/11 watching the movie DVD "Move Well Avoid Injury" ~

FREE Alexander Technique Practice session every Sunday 3:45 - 4:30 at the Lloyd House 3901 Clifton Ave. 45220. Open to all (students, teachers, the general public)

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Ellen Bierhorst Ph.D. ~ Alexander Technique ~ http://www.lloydhouse.com ~ 513 221 1289 ~ Cincinnati

    Fantastic introductory fee deal : First lesson free; second through 4th lessons only $10. After that, only $50/lesson if you buy a package of 4 at a time, prepaid. *   The real fee is $78 per lesson. I am interested in "turning on" as many people as possible to this wonderful learning. Good for pain, for performance improvement in the arts, athletics, ... And finally, good for personal development. It has definite geriatric benefit as well.

    You can read about my own experiences and find links to other sites here:
http://www.lloydhouse.com

    Call and make an appointment or to discuss it with me. 513 221 1289.
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* However, it is my commitment to adjust fees for anyone truly wanting lessons who cannot afford even this modest fee. Try it and see. Ellen

GET THIS!: fabulous animation showing you how to sit in front of the computer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCSNajqC8rg

And here is another fabulous short video on posture for health and power:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRw6lpkBjSc

Oh and P.S.: I've started posting videos on YouTube on a variety of subjects. You can search by my name. Fun.

Ellen Bierhorst

from PARK AND VINE

parkandvine.com
Greetings, friends

Following is a list of upcoming events involving Park + Vine,
including the buy local-themed Shift Your Shopping Bike Rides and Park
+ Shine: A Mini Craft Show. If you have any questions, let us know

Thanks!

Composting 101: Jan. 28
Civic Garden Center presents Composting 101 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday,
Jan. 28 at Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street. Composting is easier than
you might think when you are equipped with a few basic guidelines of
how to maintain a healthy compost system. You'll learn how to convert
your food waste into a nutrient rich soil amendment for your plants.
Suggested donation of $5 benefits OTR Homegrown, a productive farm in
Over-the-Rhine. RSVP info@parkandvine.com or call 513-721-7275.

Vegan Kitchen TLC: Tips and Tricks for Cooking and Shopping
Vegan cook and writer Stepfanie Romine will answer all your cooking
and shopping questions noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 28 at Park + Vine. Whether
you need a new recipe for the wheat berries you buy in bulk at Park +
Vine or have no idea what to do with coconut aminos, Stepfanie w…ill
answer your questions. New to the vegan lifestyle? Need help
converting existing recipes? Just want some mealtime inspiration? Stop
by for a tour of the grocery section, tips on eating vegan on a
budget, and recipes using all your favorite foods from Cincinnati's
greenest grocer. See More

Second annual Vegan Chili Cookoff: Jan. 29
Imagine tofu, tempeh, seitan and textured vegetable protein starring
in a chili at your Super Bowl XLVI gathering. Gather ideas, sample
chili, show off your prowess (with at least one-gallon of chili) and
win prizes at second annual Vegan Chili Cook-off 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday,
Jan. 29 at Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street. Up to 20 chilis are
featured. Everyone who attends gets a ballot and votes in three
categories. It's $10 to enter and $15 for tastes. Kids under 10 are
free. Drinks, including coffee and craft beer, are separate. Judges
include Councilman Chris Seelbach, Pastry Fairy Summer Genetti at
Honey, Food Blogger Julie Niesen Gosdin for wine me, dine me and
Colonel De Stewart of Colonel De Gourmet Herbs and Spices at Findlay
Market. Fire up your crocks! Online registration opens Jan. 6.

ASL Interpreter: An American Sign Language interpreter is available
upon request for store events. For this or other assistance, e-mail
info@parkandvine.com or call 513-721-7275.

--
Danny Korman
Park + Vine
1202 Main Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-721-7275
parkandvine.com

H.U.C. (Hebrew Union College)

The Skirball Museum

Open Sundays Jan 8 - Feb. 26.

1:30-3:30

Special Exhibit; docent led tours.

It's a gem! ellen

Friday Night Salons

You are invited

From Wikipedia: A salon is a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host (Womens Way of Ohio and Kentucky), held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine taste and increase our knowledge of the participants through conversation. (Yes, real conversations) These gatherings often consciously followed Horace's definition of the aims of poetry, "either to please or to educate" ("aut delectare aut prodesse est"). Look for our Salon each Friday evening during the entire month of February from 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Come to one or come to all. This will be held in a relaxed comfortable area of Women Writing For A Change located at 6906 Plainfield Road Cincinnati. This will be a potluck experience around a large table as we "enjoy" the philosophers (that would be you) of our time while sharing food. Join us! This is a free event, open to all. Donations for the lights and electric will always be appreicated.

When: Each Friday in February

6:30 to 8:30PM

Potluck to enjoy by all, bring something for yourself and a little extra for someone else. Hosted by Bev Bowers, of Woman's Way.

Where: Women Writing for a Change 6906 Plainfield Road Cincinnati Ohio

RSVP via email to womensway@ymail.com

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Visit online
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Visit on mobile
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CaringBridge provides personal websites that connect people experiencing a significant health challenge to family and friends, making each health journey easier.

Sincerely,
Paul Ravenscraft

ARTICLES AND LETTERS

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- Ellen interviews candidate Denise Driehaus

- Luke Brockmeier on Denise's Anti-Abortion record

- Cathy Roma thanks the MLK Chorale; plans for future

- Justin Jeffre writes about the Occupy movement.

- Jeanette Raichyk, libertarian, on the State of the Union Address

DENISE DRIEHAUS Interviewed at Lloyd House

Denise Driehaus (sister of former congressman Steve Driehaus) is running against Luke Brockmeier to be the Democratic nominee for Ohio statehouse rep from District 31. http://www.denisedriehaus.com/

The primary election is March 6. [You can request an absentee ballot here: ballot requests here].  She graciously offered to meet with me here at the Lloyd House on Thursday 1/19/12.
         Denise is a very personable, petite, good-lookin' 48-year-old fireball. She is passionate about her work as a representative and gives 100%.
         The strong 'pros' of Denise's candidacy are that she has already served 1 1/2 terms in the Ohio House [if re-elected in November, it will be her third two-year term] and has seniority on the important Finance Committee, also the Education Committee. A hard worker, she has attended every committee hearing, has monthly office hours/reception for the public at a coffee house, and has made herself the 'go to' person for the City of Cincinnati re. state budget matters. She has won the respect of colleagues on both sides of the aisle, and would definitely build on this base in future work in Columbus. Denise knows her way around in the Statehouse.
         Denise used to represent Price Hill and environs, the old District 31. With the new redistricting this territory was all put in another district, and now District 31 includes Clifton, Silverton, Norwood, Northside, St. Bernard, CUF (Clifton Heights, University Heights, Fairview), Walnut Hills, O'Bryanville, Evanston, Hyde Park, Oakley, Madisonville, Columbia Township, Silverton, Amberley... a really different demographic. The new District 31 is very heavily Democratic and includes many African American folks as well as many downright progressive voters, viz. Clifton. Conveniently for Denise, divorce facilitated leaving her Price Hill house as her ex husband moved back in there and she took her home to Klotter St. in Clifton Heights, to "remain" in District 31.
         The serious 'con' of Denise's candidacy from my perspective is her stand on the abortion issue. She is not a pro-choice woman (in contradistinction to her Democratic rival Luke Brockmeier, the 30 year old Planned Parenthood Public Relations Director.) This term the Ohio House voted on three anti-abortion bills. Denise told me she voted for two of them, but against the "heartbeat bill", an extreme anti-abortion measure. (See Luke's comment below about Denise and the anti-abortion bills she voted for.)
         I like Denise. She's got imagination, spunk and passion. She works hard. She is more mature than Luke (by 18 years). Her seniority in the legislature as well as her experience and contacts would make her a more effective representative. I appreciate that she is a successful female leader. But because of the new district boundaries, the Republican Ohio House and Ohio Senate are virtually sure to remain in Republican control for a long time to come. This seriously limits the ability of any Democratic representative to make a legislative difference. (Other leadership options are available, however, so the race is an important one.) Denise spoke eloquently of a number of measures she influenced in her time in Columbus. Unfortunately none of them were passed into law.
         I plan to think some more about this and to announce my endorsement next week. In the mean time, send for your absentee ballot for the March 6 primary: ballot requests here

LUKE BROCKMEIER (CANDIDATE FOR DEM. NOMINATION FOR OHIO STATEHOUSE) on the Anti-Abortion Ohio legislation recently.

Here's a link with info on all the (Abortion relevant) bills, with a rundown from me below.
http://ppao.org/Legislation-129thGA.html

HB 63 changes the judicial bypass process for Ohio minors to access abortion without parental consent. It 1) requires the juvenile court judge to give a haranguing about the "dangers of abortion" and 2) limits the county where the judgment can be made to the county of residence or a neighboring county.

Basically, HB 63 means that all minors will have to make a total of 4 secret inter-county trips to get an abortion without telling her parents, with no exceptions. If her stepfather raped her, she has to (either get his consent or make these trips.)

Also, out-of-state minors will have no access to abortion unless they live in a border county.

HB 78 criminalizes abortion (for the doctor) after 20 weeks and specifically strips the exceptions for rape, incest, mental health, and long-term health. Denise (Driehaus, Luke's rival for the nomination- ellen) co-sponsored this bill.

Since a "fetal viability" test is required (and no such test exists), this law basically means that doctors will face criminal charges if they induce labor for a stillbirth. This is a nasty, nasty law that will affect a small number of women very negatively.

HB 79 bans private insurance coverage for abortion in the Exchange, except to safe the life of the mother (no rape or incest exception). This is private insurance bought with private money.

Currently, some 80% of plans have abortion benefits.

For most women, this will increase the cost of first-trimester abortion by $400; for women who miscarry, this means they will have to choose between paying thousands of dollars out of pocket or waiting until their situation is life-threatening.

HB 125 is the Heartbeat Bill. It bans all abortion after 6 weeks, with no rape or incest exception, no fetal viability exception, and no long-term health exception. It's patently unconstitutional.

Ohio Right To Life opposes HB 125 because it's unlikely to survive court challenges (I'm inclined to agree). Denise voted No on it, but has never given a reason.

These descriptions are all from opponent testimony and Lobby Day materials, so Denise heard them before her votes.

CATHY ROMA'S THANKS AND PLANS
Monday, January 23, 2012
Dear Martin Luther King Chorale,
One week ago today we performed in Music Hall. I have heard from so many people that we were terrific and very well received. I have also heard from others it was one of the best King programs ever. It went long, as always, but attendees loved Freedom Riders Betty Daniels Rosemond and David Fankhauser, the young people from SCPA and Over-the-Rhine, the young singers from El Sewedy, Rockwern, and Cincinnati Public, and they loved us, too! (So did I!)
Working together has brought me much joy and gratitude. Thank you for taking the time to sing, to show up, to make a difference, and to show the public, through our appearances at Music Hall, that we care about coming together across those sometimes invisible barriers constructed to keep us apart. We have quite a history together. Photo Phil (Phil Groshong) captured you in your amazing array of colors in the super photos he took. I will do my best to reproduce some of these for you. These pictures tell the story of who we are!
There are many people to thank. Someone who has steadily assisted with the nitty-gritty organizational work is Joslin. I am grateful for her return and complete can-do attitude. Rachel Kramer attends rehearsals whenever she can, so I want to thank her for three rehearsals and performance. Max Greenberg came along at the right time and assisted early in rehearsals, thank you. The House of Joy and St. John's housed our rehearsals: thank you Bishop Todd and Reverend Helen Carroll. Thanks to the singers who came to Warren Correctional, thank you for singing at the College Hill King program at St. Clare Catholic Church, and thank you for singing at St. John's Unitarian Universalist church in the morning service. Thank you Mick McCalmont for transcribing Deep River—we will sing that in the WCG. Thank you to the new and younger voices who joined King this year.
It was not easy to decide this year would be my last with the MLKing Chorale. I joined the Coalition in 1990 with Gilda Turner from MUSE. I had just finished my doctorate at CCM, and wanted to belong to a diverse organization, led by members of the African American community. I wanted to join people conscious of our interfaith connections (not just interdenominational ones), people who knew King knew, as did Gandhi, and many others, that we are all connected, and deep love is at the core of our work together.
I still very much want to work to keep the dream alive. How can I do it in a way that addresses what we face today? Think how different our world is now from 1990! I want to work to highlight parts of King's dream often ignored or forgotten. Our world needs foot soldiers in the streets, people to stand up. The SCPA students loudly, and in unison, asked us "Where Do You Stand? I am trying to figure out where I stand and how I can make a difference, today, now.
Some believe King was shot, not because he worked for Civil Rights (though many in his day despised him for that), he was shot because he stood against war and militarism, outlandish over reach and spending on armaments, the tools of destruction. He was in Memphis and Chicago to highlight the plight of the poor. He addressed poverty. He wanted to level the playing field, to work for the common good, to take care of the least of us. He spoke out against the reckless materialism apparent to him then (imagine what he'd think now?). King discussed what he called our spiritual death, and our misplaced priorities, he preferred a message of social uplift for all. David Fankhauser began to address "what would Martin do? I resonated with Fankhauser's words.
I want to continue to sing with you, but perhaps the focus will change. We, as the King Chorale, need to work across generations. I want to collaborate with those young people who spoke clearly, strongly, with energy and force. I have not recruited people to the chorale for a long time. I have not advertised, which I used to do. I'd put up posters, announcements in the newspapers, I got write-ups in the paper. Much has changed now.
My ideas for the future are as yet unformed. I do not want to scare anyone by saying I want to OCCUPY musically; create a flash mob style choir where we show up, stand up, and raise our voices in huge numbers when needed, but that may be the direction I'm headed in. The final chapter in the last book King wrote called Where Do We Go from Here--was called "The World House. I plan to start a choir called The World House Choir. We'll see what transpires. We are all in this together, in this large house, our world. Let's get together! .If you are interested in this kind of singing activity, please let me know: catherine_roma@wilmington.edu
Bishop Todd O'Neal and I will work with people to make sure the King Chorale continues as part of the Coalition and the city-wide King Day program.
The World Choir Games
Bishop Todd and I could not schedule a meeting before he left for Granada this morning. I hope you all will stay tuned for the next e-blast to inform you of what is happening in July 2012.
The King Chorale is officially entered in two categories as you know. Some of you asked what the $75.00 will pay for. It gets you into every single event that happens in Part II (Tuesday July 10 through Saturday July 14). I know we will be part of the closing celebration at the US Bank Arena which no one will want to miss, on Saturday July 14. All events will be ticketed, and when they start selling to the public, there may be no more room for us, so the $75.00 insures us entry into all events, and of course, it also pays for our seven international judges, etc.
I am thinking that perhaps everyone, our full group, will want to sing in Friendship concerts with people from around the world, and perhaps a smaller number of us will compete. My plan is to find out as much as I can this week and next. Then I may need to ask very quickly for your monies. Joslin has volunteered to take on the paperwork with regard to this whole project. I know I will be asking you for $75.00 very soon, and if people cannot afford that, we will find a way to manage that too.
I hope you were able to get through this long email. I always love to hear your thoughts. I'm sending out a heart felt hug and thank you to every one of you. We did an amazing job, and people truly loved "Daniel and "Woke Up. I also heard some beautiful compliments on "Swing Low. Way to go! We've got more work to do. Let's see what transpires. (I may want to feature and sing a piece, written by UMOJA, sing it, like we did for "It's a New World, and film it, and do a benefit for a local or relevant national or international justice, peace, or health organization. There are lots of ideas to consider. Let's keep hope alive, for our continued work together, making music, making real change, making a difference, and asking ourselves and each other Where Do You Stand.
With much love, and this is not good-bye,
Dr. Catherine Roma (and Bishop Todd O'Neal too)

Justin Jeffre writes about the Occupy movement.

Ellen,

Here's something I wrote about Occupy. Please ask your readers to submit any questions. There are so many aspects that I could talk about it's hard to know what people are interested in or what questions they might have. Thanks for your patience.

Hope to see you tomorrow! (He means at the Occupy action on Friday for Citizens United Supreme Court Decision second anniversary. Yep, I was there and It was wonderful. About 100 people, despite intense cold. ellen)

Occupy Cincinnati: We are the 99% and a better world is possible!

The Occupy Wall Street movement has changed the national dialog and created a space for people to go beyond the slither of debate we get from the two corrupt major political parties and media outlets which get flooded with corporate cash during every election cycle. We've highlighted the inequality in our economic system where the top 1% has seen their incomes skyrocket while the 99% has seen their incomes stay stagnant or decline. Big money has corrupted our political process so we must come together to figure out and implement new solutions.

The city of Cincinnati has a large number of fortune 500 corporations headquartered here with great wealth and yet we also have extreme poverty and extreme economic inequality. Over the Rhine recently made national headlines for being the neighborhood with the most economic inequality in the nation. Occupy Cincinnati is inspired by the global Occupy movement for economic equality, human rights and ending corporate control of our governments and resources.

Locally our movement officially began on October 8th in Lytle Park and it's still going strong over 3 months later. We started by occupying Fountain Square which is our public space that is now controlled by 3CDC, a powerful private corporation whose board is made up of all the CEO's from Cincinnati's wealthiest corporations. We moved our occupation to Piatt Park and now we are reaching out to our entire community.

We are demanding a space where citizens can exercise our constitutional right to free speech and to peaceably assemble 24 hours a day. Our permits have been denied; we have been cited and arrested so we launched a federal lawsuit against the city. Our legal team is currently in negotiations with the city of Cincinnati and we shall not be deterred.

We are committed to nonviolence, direct democracy, equality and justice in the tradition of Martin Luther King and Gandhi. Our goal is to shift the power away from the corporations and those in the top 1% back to the 99%. We are the 99% and so are you. A better world and future is possible together. Together we can transform our community, city, county, state, country and world. We owe it to ourselves, each other and future generations. Together we shall overcome!

To find out more about Occupy Cincinnati check out our website at www.occupycincy.org or call 513-549-0099. Together we can fulfill Dr. King's dream of justice and equality for all!

Salon Lurker Jeanette Raichyk, libertarian:

http://finance.townhall.com/columnists/danieljmitchell/2012/01/26/the_cato_institute_responds_to_president_obamas_stateoftheunion_address

At the video on this link, are the CATO* statistics to blow away the State of the Union message so fully as to make this country turn -- about face -- from ever voting for such a fraud, no matter how manipulative he can be, and he is expert at that. You may have your political hands full, trying to salvage the racial equity candidate of the past, because this will likely go viral. Presumably you are still interested in getting our troops out of the warzone in the MiddleEast (not the one on American soil).. There's only one candidate that supports withdrawal, supports the end of TSA, the end of NDAA, the freedom to eat decent food and the right to seek cancer treatments that work. Good Luck, ttyl

*CATO Institute is a Koch-funded Libertarian think-tank in D.C. ellen.

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write me your ideas, responses. I'll publish it here. ellen

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Ongoing Irish literature Treasure:

William Butler Yeats Exhibition from the National Library of Ireland [Thursday (4-8pm) & Saturdays (3-6pm) thru mid February]: The Life & Works of the great poet, writer & dramatist W. B. Yeats, one of the most important figures of 20th-century literature, comes to Cincinnati from Ireland's National Library in Dublin, in partnership with the Greater Cincinnati Irish Heritage Center. This outstanding exhibit is excellent for the family & students. Also open by appointment for groups of 8 or more. Public admission is $10; members of the Irish Heritage Center pay $5; students pay $3. At Irish Heritage Center, 3905 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226. Free parking behind the Center off Tennyson. More info at 513.533.0100 & irishcenterofcincinnati.com.

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Publishing Treasure:

Clifton Chronicle Publisher Wanted: The quarterly Clifton Chronicle is going thru a make-over. Their best volunteer left & they have to modify how the Chronicle is created to sustain the paper without relying on one person. The spring Chronicle will not be produced by Tom Lohre. He will oversee the transition & continuity. The working solution is to find a do-it-all person who will contract with Clifton Town Meeting each quarter for about $1,000 for about 60 hours. The person will attend 2 meetings monthly & work from home. The candidate does not have to live in Clifton. Skills needed: expert in InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Excel, Access & Word; writer, proofreader, fact & continuity checker. Interested persons should contact Tom Lohre, publisher Clifton Chronicle, at 513.236.1704 & tom at lohre.com. View the current Clifton Chronicle at tomlohre.com/chronicle.pdf.

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Ongoing Kennedy Center Treasures:

World Drumming [Wednesdays from 6-8pm]: Get into the beat. Beginners & more experienced musicians both will enjoy learning various drumming styles & techniques from Africa to the Americas with instructor Baba Charles Miller. Bring your own drum if you have one but, if not, one will be provided. For ages 12 to adult. At Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info at 513.631.4278, info at kennedyarts.org &kennedyarts.org.

Open Adult Studio [Thursdays from 10am-1pm]: This studio is an open time for artists of all practices & skill level to inspire & create in community with each other. You may be an artist looking to exchange ideas & techniques with fellow artists or ready to try new mediums. Leader, Lynne Gibb, is an experienced art educator & will be available to help brainstorm & hone skills each week. Large open studio space for all or part of the 3 hours each week. Some materials & easels will be supplied; you may also want to bring some of your own materials. At Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info at 513.631.4278, info at kennedyarts.org & kennedyarts.org.

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Ongoing Yoga Treasures:

Morning Cup of Yoga [Saturdays @ 10-11:30am]: Start your day & weekend with a clear mind, invigorated body & renewed spirit. Yoga is a timeless system of self-care that invites students to explore their physical, mental & spiritual aspects. Gain strength, suppleness, balance & awaken to your present heart & mind. Hatha Yoga with Phoenix Wilson, RYT. At the Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center, 620 Greenup Street, Covington, KY 41011. More info & registration at 859.431.0020 & bakerhunt.com.

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Calendar of Treasures:

CCM Faculty Jazztet with guest Saxophonist Rich Perry [Thursday 26 January @ 8pm]: CCM Faculty Jazztet will perform with Grammy-nominated saxophonist Rich Perry from New York City. An original voice in jazz, Rich is an absolutely stunning musician with one of the most beautiful tones you will ever hear. The CCM Faculty Jazztet includes James Bunte, Brent Gallaher & Rick VanMatre on sax; Kim Pensyl & Scott Belck on trumpets; Rusty Burge on vibraphone; Marc Fields on trombone; James E. Smith on guitar; Phil DeGreg on piano; Chris Berg on bass; Art Gore & John Von Ohlen on drums. In Patricia Corbett Theatre, CCM, University of Cincinnati, OH. More info at scott.belck at uc.edu.

Mike Wade/Melvin Broach Fo'Tet with Khalid Moss & Maurice Ellis [Thursday 26 January @ 8pm]: The Fo'Tet features Mike Wade on trumpet, Melvin Broach on drums, Khalid Moss on piano & Lou Lausche on bass. Tickets are $10. At the Blue Wisp, 700 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.241.9477, waltb31 at gmail.com, thebluewisp.com &facebook.com/pages/Doc-B-Productions/182941126808?ref=ts&.

Caine Mutiny Court Martial [Thursdays-Sundays 26 January – 19 February @ 8pm (Thu-Sat) & 2pm (Sun)]: Herman Wouk's 1952 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a Navy court martial in World War II has been adapted by the author into a suspenseful evening of theatre. A young lieutenant has relieved his captain of command in the midst of a typhoon on the grounds that Captain Queeg is a psychopath in crisis & would have sent the ship & its crew to their destruction. Naval tradition is against the lieutenant, but testimony reveals a devastating picture of Queeg's mental state. Directed by Greg Procaccino. Tickets: $23 for adults, $20 for seniors & students. At Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238. More info & tix at 513.241.6550 & cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

Blast Through the Barriers to Success [Friday 27 January @ 1-4pm]: Use Neuro-Linguistics Programming to overcome the fear, perfectionism, lack of knowledge or procrastination that makes you feel unsuccessful. $75. Future Life Now. At Gather, 6110 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224. More info at 513.541.5720, support at futurelifenow.com & futurelifenow.com.

marksxart - opening [Final Friday 27 January @ 6-10pm]: Mark Sullivan lives & works in Cincinnati. This exhibit is the continuation & culmination of 20-years of Sullivan's x-art & a lifetime of obsessive repetition. Inspired by great artists like Milan Kundera, Keith Haring, Agnes Martin & Joan Miró, Sullivan draws on his grade school busywork experiences: the repetition & outcomes of activities. "X's typically signify mistakes or errors but when repeated over & over, what can come out of those mistakes is often something beautiful & positive." While many pieces are made of the same shapes–x's or o's–each x & o stands on its own, giving each piece a distinct look, especially when infused with whimsy & purpose, thru use of vibrant colors, contradictions & eye-catching shapes & patterns. Wine & Chocolats Latour sampling. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.721.7275 & parkandvine.com.

Manifest Gallery Openings - International Exhibit Out of the Gray & Sculptures by Travis Townsend [Friday 27 January @ 6-9pm]: Manifest presents 2 fascinating exhibits. Out of the Gray is an international exhibit of works made using graphite. Works range from straight forward drawings to sculpture, mixed media, & non-traditional art, using graphite as a primary (but not necessarily exclusive) media. Exhibit includes 18 works by 16 artists from 11 states, Germany & Mexico. The Love Boat (abandoned) & Other New Sculptures by nationally recognized regional artist Travis Townsend are large scale toy-like sculptural assemblages that transform the Gallery into a mysterious & engaging archaeological playground for discovery. Townsend skillfully walks a thin line between low-craft & high-design, whimsy & irony, to create unique objects which survive their polar distractions & take on an implied life of their own. With a wry & direct honesty, like a child's drawings, they represent an absolute joy for shared creativity. Exhibit runs thru Friday 24 February. Refreshments served. At Manifest Creative Research Gallery & Drawing Center, 2727 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info at 513.861.3638, jason at manifestgallery.org & manifestgallery.org.

Venus Friday [Friday 27 January @ 7-8:30pm]: Is it a plane? Is it a UFO? No, that bright thing in the west is Venus! Venus Friday includes programs about our closest planetary neighbor & tours of the Observatory. Then see the clouded, shrouded goddess of beauty for yourself thru the historic telescopes, plus the Moon & Orion (weather permitting). $6 per person. Reservations recommended. At the Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info & RSVP at 513.321.5186, dean at cincinnatiobservatory.org &cincinnatiobservatory.org.

Derek Toebbe Art - opening reception [Friday 27 January @ 6-10pm]: Derek Toebbe will be presenting 11 new works. MOTR Pub serves delicious dinners with an extensive bar. Live music until 2am. Exhibit runs thru Friday 24 February. At MOTR Pub, 1345 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at motrpub.com/art.html.

Flood Remembrance Day [Saturday 28 January - all day]: Historian & author Betty Ann Smiddy will discuss her book Cincinnati's Great Disaster: The 1937 Flood. Scrapbooking programs related to the flood will be offered in TeenSpot & on the Main Library's 3rd floor, where adults will share flood memories. Staff will be available to scan flood-related personal photographs while customers wait. Free. Presented by & at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6905 & beta.cincinnatilibrary.org/news/2012/1937-flood.html.

Gallery Talk [Saturday 28 January @ 2pm]: A gallery talk with artists featured in Beyond Emancipation, an exploration of African-American culture thru contemporary art, currently on view at the Kennedy Heights Arts Center. Jimi Jones, Melvin Grier & Michael Todd will speak about their work & what inspired them. The exhibit honors the 25th anniversary of Juneteenth Cincinnati, the annual celebration which celebrates the end of slavery in America. At Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info at 513.631.4278, info atkennedyarts.org & kennedyarts.org.

Composting 101 [Saturday 28 January @ 10-11am]: Civic Garden Center presents Composting 101. Composting is easier than you might think when you are equipped with a few basic guidelines of how to maintain a healthy compost system. You'll learn how to convert your food waste into a nutrient rich soil amendment for your plants. Suggested donation of $5 benefits OTR Homegrown, a productive farm in Over-the-Rhine. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP at 513.721.7275, info at parkandvine.com & parkandvine.com.

Vegan Kitchen TLC - Tips & Tricks for Cooking & Shopping [Saturday 28 January @ 12-2pm]: Vegan cook & writer Stepfanie Romine will answer all your cooking & shopping questions. Whether you need a new recipe for the wheat berries you buy in bulk at Park + Vine or have no idea what to do with coconut aminos, Stepfanie will answer your questions. New to the vegan lifestyle? Need help converting existing recipes? Just want some mealtime inspiration? Stop by for a tour of the grocery section, tips on eating vegan on a budget, & recipes using all your favorite foods from Cincinnati's greenest grocer. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.721.7275, info at parkandvine.com & parkandvine.com.

Murder Mystery Dinners [Saturdays 28 January – 25 February; doors open @ 6:30pm; dinner begins @ 7pm; show starts @ 8pm]: Shows contain adult humor & may not be unsuitable for kids under 14 years of age. Dinner includes salad, prime rib, chicken breast & vegetable lasagna along with side dishes & gourmet desserts. Complimentary soft drinks & coffee; cash bar. $34.50 per person & tax. Due to the popularity, tickets must be bought in advance, subject to availability. Tix at GreatParks.org. Hamilton County Park District Vehicle Permit ($10 annual; $3 daily) needed to enter parks. At the Mill Race Banquet Center, Winton Woods, 1515 West Sharon Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231. More info at 513.521.7275 & GreatParks.org.
            Jan 28: It's a Wonderful Death - The holiday party everyone is dying to attend.
            Feb 04: NASCAR Knock-off - The checkered flag has been waved, but the real fight is just beginning in pit row.
            Feb 11: Death by Chocolate - Will Olap Magnussen's newest taste sensation be the talk of the town or the death of him?
            Feb 18: Mardi Gras Mayhem - Has Tommy Tissuepaper's temper finally driven his float makers to commit a Cajun killing?
            Feb 25: Malt Shop Murder - Has Penny and the Loafers star Penny been killed by one of her own Loafers?

Zabava - Eastern European Dance & Song [Sunday 29 January @ 2pm]: In the Ukrainian language, "zabava" is a huge Ukrainian party with lots of dancing & merriment. The 25 performers that comprise Zabava, expats from the USSR, invite you to a premier of traditional Georgian, Jewish, Moldavian, Russian, Ossetian & Gypsy dance & songs. It will indeed be a party of traditional dance & music performed with authentic musical instruments & clothes. The members of Zabava are not only performers, but they are also students of these cultural traditions that they present. Tickets are $10; buy at door or contact roza atExpectTheBest.com. At Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236. More info at roza at ExpectTheBest.com.

2nd Annual Vegan Chili Cookoff [Sunday 29 January @ 2-4pm]: Imagine tofu, tempeh, seitan & textured vegetable protein starring in a chili at your Super Bowl XLVI gathering. Gather ideas, sample chili, show off your prowess (with at least 1-gallon of chili) & win prizes. Up to 20 chilies are featured. Everyone who attends gets a ballot & votes in 3 categories. $10 to enter & $15 to taste. Kids under 10 are free. Drinks, including coffee & craft beer, are separate. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & online registration at 513.721.7275 & parkandvine.com.

The New School Montessori Open House [Sunday 29 January @ 2-4:00 PM]: The New School Montessori in North Avondale invites families to visit their facility. Teachers, parents & school administrators will happily answer questions as you wander thru the beautiful Mitchell mansion that houses the school. At 3 Burton Woods Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45229. More info at 513.281.7999 & thenewschool.cc.

Organ Concert [Sunday 29 January @ 4pm]: The Eighth Annual Organ Concert Series presents Michael Unger in concert. Mr. Unger is a multiple-award-winning performer who has performed throughout North America, Europe & Japan. He will perform works by Bach, Bancroft, Litaize, Pachelbel, Raison, Schumann & Widor. Free, no tickets required. Freewill offering accepted. At Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 1345 Grace Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info at 513.871.1345 & hydeparkchurch.com/worship-music/organ-concert-series.

Klezmer Music at the Main Library [Sunday 29 January @ 2pm]: The Cincinnati Klezmer Project will perform Eastern European Klezmer, Jewish & Yiddish music. Free. Presented by & at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6905 & cincinnatilibrary.org.

Numbered Nine [thru Monday 30 January]: A show of 9 local artists: Donna Bross- pastels & acrylics; Marianne Burke - contemporary art; Paula Cole - stained glass; Sue Friedmann - oil paintings; Rick Hoffman - pottery; Meg Jung - calligraphic art; Catherine Logsdon - acrylic paintings; Deby Raymond - mixed media; Donald Seither - oil paintings. Wine & cheese. Exhibit runs . At the Frances Kathryn Carlisle Gallery, Notre Dame Academy, 1699 Hilton Drive, Park Hills, KY. More info at mburke at fuse.net.

Lunchtime Concerts at the Main Library [Fridays 3 & 10 February @ 12pm]: Join pianist Della Enns for a lunchtime concert of music by the composers featured in the exhibit, "A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965," on display at the Main Library thru February 23. Free. Presented by & at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6905 &cincinnatilibrary.org.

Tom Sparough the Space Painter [Saturday 4 February @ 11am]: The Covedale Center's Saturday Morning Children's Series continues with a performance by Tom Sparough the Space painter, who comically juggles & paints an inspiring picture. This 25-year veteran performer juggles everything from Tic Tac Candies to bean bag chairs. Once dubbed the Prince of Comic Jugglers, he has been described as a cross between Mr. Rogers & the Mad Hatter. Everything is up in the air when the Space Painter is on stage, including kids. Tickets are $5. At the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH. More info & tix at 513.241.6550 & cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

Rain Barrels 101 [Saturday 4 February @ 11am]: Learn how to harvest rainwater with a simple system. Civic Garden Center Volunteer Jerome Wigner will outline easy ways to reduce storm water runoff, improve water quality & promote water conservation with rain gardens & rain barrels. Space is limited to 20. $5 suggested donation benefits Civic Garden Center. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP at 513.721.7275 &parkandvine.com.

Larry Kirwan Rock & Read Tour [Saturday 4 February @ 7pm]: Author, playwright & punk pioneer Larry Kirwan, whose early band, Major Thinkers, was once banned from CBGB as "too demonic," came to fame as leader of the influential Irish American rockers Black 47. The band has built a legacy of vibrant, politically aware albums such as "Home of the Brave," "Green Suede Shoes" & their latest "Bankers and Gangsters." As a writer, Larry has created a dozen plays & musicals (some collected in "Mad Angels: The Plays of Larry Kirwan"), a memoir, "Green Suede Shoes: An Irish-American Odyssey," & the novel "Liverpool Fantasy." His most recent novel, "Rockin' the Bronx" won raves from, among others, author Thomas Keneally ("Schindler's List"), who called it " 'Angela's Ashes' for a new generation." Kirwan & Keneally are now collaborating on a musical about Irish women sent to Australia as prisoners. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $20; discounts for ICH members. Presented by & at Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati, 3905 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226. More info at irishcenterofcincinnati.com. Tix at tinyurl.com/IHCGCFeb4.

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Ongoing Treasures:

Beyond Emancipation [thru Thursday 23 February]: Presented in partnership with Juneteenth Cincinnati, Beyond Emancipation is an exploration of African-American culture thru contemporary art connecting past & recent history. The show includes paintings, photographs & 3D work from Jimi Jones, Robert Harris, Michael Todd, Kelly & Kyle Phelps, Melvin Grier, Jymi Bolden, Terrance Hammonds, Thom Shaw & artists from the Clovernook Center, plus historical photographs lent from Cincinnati families. At Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info at 513.631.4278 & kennedyarts.org.

A Fine Romance:- Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965 [thru Thursday 23 February]: Using images from Broadway musicals, classic films & personal collections, this exhibit tells the story of Jewish artists who created songs of wit, sophistication & optimism thru America's ups & downs during the 20th century. Free. Presented by & at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6905 & cincinnatilibrary.org.

First Annual Poetry Contest for Adults [thru February 29]: Enter the Library's 1st annual Poetry Contest, co-sponsored by Grailville Retreat & Program Center. Adults ages 18 & up can submit their poems via email to programs at cincinnatilibrary.org or by mail via the address below. Up to 4 winners will have their poems published on the Library's website in April during National Poetry Month, & be given the opportunity to read at the Library's annual "Poetry in the Garden" series held Tuesday evenings in April. Free. Presented by & at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6905 & cincinnatilibrary.org.

Forms of Authority [thru Saturday 3 March]: Forms of Authority is a group painting exhibition with work by 2 veteran Cincinnati artists, Stewart Goldman & Joseph Winterhalter & Toronto artist Henry Navarro. Together, these artists explore the tension between natural forms & processes and the increasing complexity & power of contemporary social institutions. Free. At Prairie, 4035 Hamilton Avenue, Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info at davidrosenthal at fuse.net & prairiecincinnati.com.

Meantime: Hana Jakrlová [thru Friday 16 March]: An exhibition of black & white "street photography" by Czech photographer Hana Jakrlová made throughout Europe at the turn-of the 21st century, from Iceland to Turkey, Finland to the Ukraine. Curated by William Messer. Free admission. Iris BookCafe & Gallery, 1331 Main Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.260.8434, 513.381.2665 & Iris' Facebook page.

1937 Flood: River Still Rising [thru Thursday 26 April]: Bringing to life the local impact of one of the worst disasters in Ohio River history, this exhibit features historical newspapers, letters, diaries, maps, & photographs of the 1937 flood. Free. Presented by & at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6905 & cincinnatilibrary.org.

Alexander Technique Weekly Open Practice [Sundays @ 3:45-4:30pm]: For all Alexander Technique teachers, students & the curious. Led by Ellen Bierhorst. Free. At the Lloyd House, 3901 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info at lloydhouse.com & facebook.com/EllenUp.

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LETTERS

REVIEWS: BOOKS, MOVIES, RESTAURANTS, VIDEOS, TV, WEB

PLEASE SEND ME YOUR REVIEWS!======================================

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Politics @ Lloyd House Tuesday 1/24 ~ 12

GET THIS!: fabulous animation showing you how to sit in front of the computer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCSNajqC8rg

And here is another fabulous short video on posture for health and power:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRw6lpkBjSc

PLEASE SEND ME YOUR REVIEWS!
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