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At the table Monday , _10/24/05_: Shari Able, Bryan Muldoon, Caeli Good, Mira Rodwan, Steve Novotny, Chad B. Potter, Becky Novotny, Vlasta Molak, Alan Bern, Ellen Bierhorst, Steve Sunderland, Neil Anderson.

Topics Nominated:
death of Hal Fishbein
RON
The Mockbee: will it be saved?

Discussion:
Steve N: the Mockbee, in existence 4 years. 15,000 ft sq. Three floors.   Arts. Used to be called SS Nova; changed to Mockbee, under Chris Danielle and Charissa Barnard. Charissa left a year or so ago. Cheap space, give 30% to the house. All arts. Expecially young adults come, though diverse audience has been attracted.
   Nov 13 closing date announced a month ago. Exhaustion, burn out, low funds. Lack of management skills. Fred Lane owns the building; is interested in keeping it ALIVE. Wants to keep lowest floor open for parties, shows, and rent out two top floors. Becky and I will meet with him tomorrow about how to keep it open .
   Want to do like Crazy Ladies bookstore, reopen as another entity.
   Need: anyone to help
   Grant writer
   Leadership
   Already have a new HVAC system.

   Have Street parking only.
   Bad signage.

   Ellen: I will publicize on the Weekly.

IJPC: when the toll reaches 2,000 fatalities among U.S. service people in Iraq, there will be a big dmonstration calleld. (Ellen: This happened late this week... Thursday? Anyone know how it went? Demonstration Central Pkwy. at Vine, 5 pm.)

Brian on RON: Reform Ohio Now.

Ohio First : this is the: group in opposition to RON.
(Issue 1: this is not about the voting reforms but another issue. See League of Women voters web page. Also explained in the last week¹s City Beat, blue cover.)

Issue 2: will allow that 35 or fewer days prior to election, anyone can get an absentee ballot by contacting the Board of Elections, and vote then. Mail it in; must be postmarked before the end of election day. Makes it easy to vote. But you have to go to the Bd. of Elections. Oregon already has this. Works well.

Issue 3: at present, a single family of 4 can contribute as much as $80,000 ($20,000 per person) to one candidate. This issue would curtail that. Drastic reduction.

Issue 4: anti-gerrymandering issue. Bi partisan districting commission. Now, e.g., Ohio (Federal) District 2 goes from Vine St. East 6 counties! Schwartzenager is for this reform, wants to do the same thing in CA. Inb effect it takes away the huge advantage that the party in power at the state level has, because they can gerrymander the boundaries of the districts to favor their party.

Issue 5: re. the sec¹y of State of Ohio. Last year, Ken Blackwell made a number of decisions to chill the voting by minorities, etc. He was Secy of State, and also Campaign Chief for Bush here. (Major conflict of interest!)
Instead, if Issue 5 is passed, a bi partisan commission will have responsibility for overseeing the elections with respect to things like weight of the paper for downloaded ballots. Provisional ballots. Many issues concerning ballots and voting.

All the Democrats in Ohio are behind this set of issues/reforms.

Caeli: (took notes last week in the presentation by Subodh Chandara)
He is the Law director of city Cleveland. chief prosecutor.
Grew up Oklahoma.
3 triplet boys.
Feels Ohio is like a third world country with respect to corruption. Workers Comp. ³Coingate² scandal.
Is experienced in cleaning up messes. Wants to clean up Ohio.
Ohio is part of a massive takeover by corporate powers, the privatization conspiracy.
Preditory lending. ³PayDay² loans. High interests.
Jim Petro, current atty gen¹l, took the side of the lenders, not the people.

Atty Gen. is supposed to protect people against loss.
Is the only Dem. running for this position.
Primary will be in May; election next November 2006.

Promised to indict and convict Blackwell and Taft.
Is committed to environmental issues.
Populist.

Death of our member Hal Fishbein:
Steve: we should have a special salon to talk about him. Many salonistas at the funeral service. Like to have Diane here. Offer her our Support.

At this point I (Ellen) spoke about Hal, friend for forty years, faithful salonista (on the bi-monthly plan.) Hal and Diane have made wonderful contributions to our table, ... Hal shared with us the saga of his battle with cancer these last five years. Hal, you carried it off with style! You will be missed, Buddy. I loved ya'.

Steve Sunderland: go see ³Good Night and Good Luck². At the Esquire. Joseph McCarthy vs. Ed. Morrow. Beautiful statements about freedom of the press. Parallels with the Patriot Act. Geo. Clooney directed and wrote it. It destroyed Ed. R. Morrow. They used the real films of McCarthy, though other figures were actors.
   Students today don¹t know about McCarthy.
   The first protest I was in was against HUAC. Its success spawned the Civil Rights movement which then gave rise to ML King.
   The best commentary of the McCarthy witch hunts is Arthur Miller play The Crucible.

Chad: I just left H.S. four years ago; never was taught about McCarthy.

Steve when I was growing up, Edgar Bergen¹s puppet Charlie McCarthy would make jokes about political figures. The first to do so.

Brian great halloween parade in Greenwich Village every year .

Ellen: I could send Diane an email and invite her to come, talk about Hal.

Steve S.: bets re. cheney, Rove, deLay. ?? Who will be indicted.
Steve N: I think they will indict Rove, not Cheney.

Don't miss the way cool article you want to read in blue section. It might be one of these:

GAO reports on 2004 election irregularities. Why wasn't this all over the mainstream press?
Avian Flu: Jeanette Raichyk has some concerns
Caeli sends on the Peak Oil report
Prof. Evan Bukey on German Leader Merkel
John Conyers, congressman, on Reform Ohio Now
Take Action Now: ohio Voting Reform group RON...

Hugs to all,
Ellen

Confused about the council election? Help us set a Lloyd House slate. Check out League of Women Voters page:
http://smartvoter.org/2005/11/08/oh/hm/race/ccic/

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Announcements:

10/30

Folk Musician / Comedian / Social Commentary
Chris Chandler
http://chrischandler.org
with David Roe
Sunday Oct 30
7:30 pm
Maitri Center
4120 Hamilton Ave.
$10

"Part prreacher, poet, huckster, wandering minstrel and medicine show sideman"

10/29
This, from Molly Galvin of Planned Parenthood, please help if you can:

There will be another hearing [on HB 239, the bill banning abortions in any facility which recieves public funding, no exceptions, not even in cases of rape/incest] next Wednesday [Nov.2nd]. If you or anyone else from Democracy for Cinci can make it, the support would be incredibly appreciated. Also, below is a list of relevant witnesses we¹re hoping to gather from around the state. If you know anyone who fits these descriptions, please let me know.

Ø A woman who had a pre-Roe illegal abortion, and can tell something about what it's like under those conditions and lend a "never go back" perspective.

Ø A woman who had an abortion (and is relieved that she did), but who couldn't have done so WITHOUT public funds.

Ø A doctor who can testify to the negative effects that this legislation will have. (PPAO is currently working with OSU NARAL also working to ID a doc)

Ø An academic/social scientist - who can testify to the negative effects of this bill, and/or can call Priscilla Coleman's claims into question. (NARAL/PPAO are pursuing a contact with an Ohio professor/researcher)

Ø A person from the adoption community (on our side, of course), who can give a realistic picture of what the adoption world is really like (is every child really a wanted child -- and if so, why are there still so many children waiting for homes?)

Ø OCASA! Or some other person from a sexual violence victim/survivor advocates group.

Ø A poverty advocate

Molly K. Galvin
Field Organizer, western Ohio
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Ohio
AIM: mkmg721
Mobile Phone: (937) 902.9431
mollygalvin@ppao.org
Decisions about preventing pregnancy, ending a pregnancy, or having children should be made by women in consultation with their loved ones, their doctors, and their god - not by politicians or the government. Stand Up for Women's Health and Privacy: http://www.ppaction.org/ppoh/event-calendar.tcl!

11/2
Sierra Club hosts IMPORTANT MEETING about light rail here Wed. Nov. 2
7 - 9 pm
rm. 4400 DAAP @ UC

Clifton - Corryville Neighborhood Meeting

See pdf file on public transportation options, on Sierra Club website at:
http://ohio.sierraclub.org/miami/images/files/SCTransBrochure.pdf

This whole thing relates to the bridge over the Little Miami River, that important conservation issue, and also economic issues.
At the forum will be speaking Dr. Haynes Goddard, economics prof., U.C., Dr. Michael Miller, Prof. Biology, U.C., and John Schneider, Chair of Alliance for Regional Transit.
For more info. Call Sierra Club Miami Group (local chapter) 513 861 4001 or
http://ohio.sierraclub.org/miami/index.html

11/2
Marvin Kraus and Gerry Kraus send us this heads up:

Jews and War in the Twentieth Century
The Lichter Lectures for 2005
Free, Open
Reservations call: 556-0351

Wed. Nov 2 Tangeman University Center Rm. 400B
Reception 6:15, Lecture 7:00
Ronald W. Zweig: "Fantasies of Wealth and the Madness of Genocide: The Story of the Hungarian Gold Train, 1944 - 2004."

Wed. Nov. 9 Yaron Peleg: "Imagining Jewish Warriors: The Soldier in Israeli Cinema"
Raymond Walters college, Muntz Theater 119, Muntz Hall
Reception 6:15, Lecture 7:00

Thursday, Nov. 17
Thomas A. Idinopulous, "Hollywood's Failure to Respond to WWI, the Holocaust, and Anti-Semitism"
Tangeman University Center Rm. 417
Reception 6:15, Lecture 7:00

11/5, 19

Salonista Steve Slack Organizes Native Plant Restoration Effort

Cliftonites and others will be removing invasive plants from Burnet Woods
Park Saturday November 5 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and Saturday November 19
from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Dress for the weather, bring work gloves and your own bottled water. The
Park Board Crew will be there as well. Come by and see what's going on even
if you don't prefer to work.

Call Steve Slack for more information at 961-7711.

Nov. bulletin from Tim Swallow of the Progressive Alliance:

Greetings from the Progressive Alliance!

Updates in this email:

<~> PA activities
<~> Events calendar
<~> Volunteer opportunities & positions available

To keep it short, these are summaries - see full
details at http://www.paohio.org.

Please share this with your friends and associates.
Hope you can participate in one or several events!

Best Regards,

Tim Swallow

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<~> PA ACTIVITIES

<> Special Event <>

TUE NOV 01: Join us for the 7:30 screening of
GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK at the Esquire Theater:

"...a passionate, thoughtful essay on power,
truth-telling and responsibility. See it now."
~ New York Times

We'll meet afterwards to discuss this important film
and have a beer/soft drink at Uno's. More about the film,
the issues, tickets and logistics at www.paohio.org.

~~~~~~

<> Each year People Working Cooperatively (PWC)
provides winterization assistance to elderly and disabled
low-income homeowners in Cincinnati.

The Progressive Alliance is sending a team to help with
the PWC "Prepare Affair" On Saturday, November 12.
Although the sign-up deadline has passed, we have room
for a few more people.

Click on the Prepare Affair graphic on our homepage -
www.paohio.org - or reply to this email if you would like to
help out for a few hours on November 12.

~~~~~~

<> REFORM OHIO NOW has mobilized to inform Ohio
voters about the need to pass Issues 2, 3, 4 and 5
on election day. Want to know more about ballot initiatives
and the non-partisan organization behind them? Visit
http://www.paohio.org for details and calendar listings; or
call 513.477.2651.

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<~> COMING EVENTS

All events are in Cincinnati unless otherwise noted.
Details at http://www.paohio.org

TUES NOV 01, 7:30 PM: "Good Night and Good Luck" at
the Esquire. Join area progressives for this important film
and discussion afterwards.

WEDS NOV 02: Hearing on HB 239, the bill banning
abortions in any publicly-funded facility, no exceptions,
not even in cases of rape/incest. Contact Molly Galvin,
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Western Ohio;
937.902.9431 or mollygalvin@ppao.org.

WED NOV 02, 7-9 PM: Symposium on Smart Growth:
"Mass Transit and the Cincinnati Metro Region."
UC-DAAP, Room 4400.

THS NOV 03, 12 PM: Cincinnati Mayoral Debate
Cincinnati Rotary Club - 441 Vine St.

THS NOV 03, 7 PM: Hyde Park Neighborhood Council
Candidates Night, Hyde Park School

THS NOV 03, 7:30 pm: Panel Discussion:
Intelligently Discussing Intelligent Design, Isaac Wise
Center, 8329 Ridge Road.

MON NOV 07, 7 PM: AlterActive Speaks, a community
conversation addressing what's possible in Cincinnati.
"Room for All: Stimulating affordable housing in diverse
neighborhoods." Playhouse in the Park.
Call 513.421.3888 or visit www.inktank.org.

TUE NOV 08: Election Polls open 6:30 am to 7:30 pm.

SAT NOV 12, 10 AM: Breakfast Club, Clermont County
Democratic Headquarters, 513.732.2378, info.

MON NOV 14, 7-9PM: Sustainability as a Path toward the
Goals of UC|21, TUC Great Hall, University of Cincinnati.

TUE NOV 15: GOP Bad Apple Tour & National Organizing
Kickoff. Time and Location to be announced.
See: http://www.hamiltoncountydems.org/

WED NOV 16, 7 PM: Movie: "Wal-Mart: The High Cost
of Low Price," 20th Century Theatre 3021 Madison Rd.

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<~> VOLUNTEER & PAID POSITIONS

Want to make a difference? Volunteer opportunities and
paid positions with various causes, campaigns, NPOs
and NGOs are listed in the PA Community Forum,
http://www.paohio.org.

Just posted: Many new full-time paid positions with non-
profit & political orgs + numerous volunteer opportunities -
program manager and executive director positions, etc.

<> Election-related needs:

The Hamilton County Democratic Party needs election
day assistance: poll workers, supervisors, HQ vols. Also
need help weekdays Oct 31- Nov 7. Call 421-0495 or email
chandra@hamiltoncountydems.org for info.

The Warren County Board of Elections is in urgent need
of Democrats to work the polls on Tuesday November 8,
from 6:30am-7:30pm. Compensation is $85. If you are
able to work, please call the Board of Elections at
513-695-1358 and ask for Vicki Sullivan.

Reform Ohio Now needs help with voter education
regarding Ohio Issues 2, 3, 4 and 5. Opportunities with
phone bank, literature distribution, canvassing, yard signs.
Materials available 24x7 at the IBEW Hall, 1216 McMillan
Street, intersection of Victory Parkway & McMillan in
Walnut Hills, Cincinnati. Call 513-477-2651 for more info.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

ABOUT THE PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE

We are an independent educational organization
working to increase awareness of progressive values
and encourage citizen participation in the electoral
process in Southwest Ohio.

With an open meeting space that is broad both
geographically and ideologically, we focus on
relevant projects, collaborative efforts and
information sharing for the purpose of electing
progressive candidates who will implement positive
policies for a better America.

Visit http://www.paohio.org to learn more about
volunteer opportunities with area campaigns and
causes, and with the PA; to learn about issues
and share your opinions about topics of the day.

___________________________________

Timothy Swallow
Progressive Alliance of Southwest Ohio
859.781.8151 voice
859.781.8152 fax
progressivealliance@fuse.net
http://www.paohio.org
____________________________________

11/5 TWO DIFFERENT Drum / Dance EVENTS .... SEE BELOW

From New York City

Magbana

www.magbana.com/

West African Drum & Dance

Magbana Drum and Dance NYC, was established as a professional company in 1997 by artistic director Michael Markus. It is his vision to entertain and educate people from all walks of life about the power of the drum and the movement it inspires. Company members are from diverse backgrounds, and together they create music and movement fusing world percussion with traditional West African drum and dance, martial arts and contemporary dance. Titled after the Guinean nickname for taxi, Magbana has audiences jumping out of their seats at a variety of venues from the east coast through the mid-west. The ensemble has performed and taught at theaters, schools/universities, community centers, museums, festivals and private/corporate functions.

With Cincinnati¹s

Gaiananda

www.Gaiananda.org

Tribal Belly Dance Ensemble

Saturday November 5th

York St. Café

738 York St.

Newport, KY

859 261-9675

Admission only $12.00

Show starts at 8 PM with Gaiananda, open Belly Dance followed by Magbana

For info on the show call David at 513 608-0056

West African Drum & Dance Workshops

Sunday Nov. 6th

1 3 West African Drumming $ 25

3:30 5 West African Dance $ 25

For more info and to register call Suzanne at 513 312-9628

Hosted by Gaiananda and

The Center for World Rhythms & Movement

4719 Vine St. (St. Bernard) Cincinnati, OH 45217

Please support belly dance and cultural performing arts wherever you live!

10/29

Tri-State Treasures

Tri-State Treasures is a compilation of unique local people, places, and events that may enrich your lives. These treasures have been submitted by you and others who value supporting quality community offerings. Please consider supporting these treasures, and distributing the information for others to enjoy. And please continue to forward your Tri-State Treasures ideas to jkesner@nuvox.net.

I appreciate those who edit their submissions to conform to the Tri-State Treasure format; it saves me a lot of time.

Sincerely, Jim

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Tri-State Treasures:

Spoken Word Artist Chris Chandler in Concert [Sunday 30 October @ 7:30 PM]: Part preacher, poet, huckster, wandering minstrel, & medicine show sideman, Chris Chandler casts a spell over an audience. Utah Phillips described Chris as "the best performance poet I have ever seen." Born in Georgia, the son of a Baptist minister, Chris found his own way of spreading "The Word." He takes the pulse of America and then with equal parts acidic irony & utopian idealism, casts his prognosis to audiences. Chris is accompanied by David Roe & the Orchestra. Chris recently completed a short film "There¹s Something in the Air, But it¹s Not on the Airwaves" in Kent, OH. It was viewed 20,000 times in its first week; see it at www.chrisvids.org. Tickets $10 at door. At the Maitri Center, 4120 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info @ 513.477.4298, baldchandler@yahoo.com, mfwood@fuse.net, & www.chrisvids.org.

Mass Transit & The Cincinnati Metropolitan Region: Why Should We Reconsider It? [Wednesday 2 November @ 7-9 PM]: The 6th Segoe Symposium on Smart Growth. The Segoe Symposia bring various aspects & points of view about the future growth & development of our region to the public for discussion. Guest speakers: John Schneider, Managing Director, First Valley Corp. & Chair, Alliance for Regional Transit; Haynes Goddard, PhD, Professor of Economics, University of Cincinnati; Michael Miller, PhD, Professor of Biology, University of Cincinnati; One More Speaker To Be Announced. The panel will discuss the options for mass transit in our region & the economic & environmental realities of our current forms of transportation in comparison with the economic & environmental aspects of increasing mass transit options in our region. At the University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning (DAAP), Aronoff Design Building, Room 4400. Free & open to the public. More info @ 513-293-8195, chifosc@email.uc.edu, & www.uc.edu/connect/viewprogram.asp?id=95.

Tick, Tick . Boom! [Thursdays-Saturdays 3-5 & 10-12 November @ 8 PM]: The KNOWTHEATRE Tribe presents the regional premiere of a smart rock opera about turning 30, from the creator of RENT. Approaching his 30th birthday at the end of the 20th century, Jonathan must decide whether to follow his dream of writing the great American musical or give it all up. Is it time for him to leave behind his bohemian life in SoHo for the comforts of Park Avenue or a family in the suburbs with his girl in the green, green dress? In this semi-autobiographical musical, we are asked whether our aspirations are enough to get us through life at the end of the millennium. At Gabriel¹s Corner, 1425 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.300.KNOW, info@knowtheatre.com, & www.knowtheatre.com.

Hotel Rwanda - Spiritual Cinema [Friday 4 November @ 7-10 PM]: In 1994, civil war broke out in Rwanda between the ruling Hutu tribe & the oppressed Tutsis. Nearly 1 million people were slaughtered while the world looked away. The film focuses on the true story of Paul Rusesabagina (Don Cheadle), the Hutu manager of the posh Milles Collines Hotel. Paul saved 1,268 Tutsis from the genocide. Paul's efforts to protect his children and Tutsi wife (Sophie Okonedo) soon extend to a broader family. Directed by Terry George; run time is 110 minutes; rated PG-13 for violence, disturbing images, & brief strong language. Discussion leader: Paul Darwish. Friendship Hall, New Thought Unity Center, 1401 East McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info @ 513.961.2527, LouFreeman@ntunity.org, & http://ntunity.com/happenings/pages/content/funfridays.html.

MUSE Concert [Friday 4 November @ 8 PM, Saturday 5 November @ 8 PM, & Sunday 6 November @ 3 PM]: MUSE (Cincinnati¹s Women¹s Choir) & Women Writing for (a) Change collaborate to present the fall concert ReSounding Voices of Feminism, performances of words & music that celebrate the richness of women¹s experiences in today¹s world. Tickets $15 (sliding scale $8 - $25). At St. John¹s Unitarian Universalist Church, 320 Resor Avenue, Clifton, Cincinnati, OH, 45220. More info @ 513.221.1118, muse@musechoir.org, & www.musechoir.org.

Sexual Assault In Israel & What Israelis Are Doing To Stop the Violence [Monday 7 November; reception @ 6 PM, presentation @ 6:30 PM]: The Alliance for Battered & Abused International Women, the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati, & Jewish Family Services present Hilla Kerner-Soliman & Michal Ballas, directors of the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel to present & discuss the topic. Hors d¹oeuvres & wine at the reception. Free & open to the public. Limited seating; RSVP. At the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati, 898 Walnut Street @ 9th, Downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info and RSVP @ 513.361.2146, alliance@ywcacin.org, & www.ywca.org/cincinnati/ABAIW.

Why Choose Montessori? [Tuesday 8 November @ 7-8:30 PM]: Parents of preschool children may wonder about a Montessori education for their child. At this free program, three Master¹s level, certified Montessori teachers from The New School will explain how Montessori Education uses developmental principles to promote learning. Attending this program is a good way for parents to get sound information about Montessori Education. Program is free & open to the public. Seating is limited; reservations are recommended. At The New School, 3 Burton Woods Lane, North Avondale, Cincinnati, OH 45229. More info & registration @ 513.281.7999 & sandy.kohn@thenewschool.cc.

Le Trivia [Wednesday 9 November @ 6:15 PM]: Another gray November? Not anymore! Le Trivia is back, compliments of l¹Alliance Française de Cincinnati, bringing a ray of sunshine in the clouds. Le Trivia features what unites Americans & Francophiles, what makes us share dinner, brainstorm, & have fun together, on that special night. Laughter & wit are universal, & so easy to share. Enjoy a cash bar then go to your table to compete for the top spots. A 3-course meal intertwined with questions, wine & cheese tasting, & other contests. A perfect fully bilingual Franco-American blend. At the end, answers are revealed, ranking is computed, & fabulous prizes are awarded to the winners. $45; $35 for members & students. Register by mail with attached form, either with your own team of 8 or as individuals. In the Archway Ballroom, The Phoenix Restaurant, 812 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202. More info @ 513.317.1839 & e.vespierre@att.net.

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10/8

Sing for Community! Sing for Martin Luther King!

The MLK Chorale will start up this week on Tuesday 11 Oct. with its first rehearsal. (IT WAS A BLAST! REHEARSALS EVERY SECOND WEEK UNTIL MLK DAY. COME!) Please come join with 150 other Cincinnatians of all different communities to celebrate the heritage of Dr. King, raise spirit, get to know one another, and have a blast! We sing every other Tuesday at 7:00 from now until MLK Day when we perform (we rock!) at Music Hall for the premier celebration in the city. No audition needed. If you are at all interested in joining this, please come to the first rehearsal Tuesday, at the House of Joy (used to be Holywood Cinema) on Hamilton Ave. in College (near Cedar). Dr. Catherine Roma and Bishop Todd O'Neal directing. Let's get it on! I've been doing this for about ten years and loving it. Have formed some good friendships. We especially need men singers. If you can't read music, come on down! If you can read music, come on down. Beautiful music, beautiful time, beautiful spirit, beautiful people. Love.

11/5

Northside Celebrates Voting
³The ultimate political party²
Saturday, November 5
11am-11pm
www.northside.net/~ncv

A celebration of the privilege of voting because what we don¹t celebrate we take for granted.

Meet candidates
Hear platforms
Learn about the issues
AND
Listen to great music while having a good time!

4 bands- Although this event is a celebration it is also about voting. So the bands will have three hour time slots but only 15 minute sets with 15 minute breaks. In the breaks candidates and representatives for and against the various ballot issues will be offered time to present their platform and answer questions from the audience.

11 am Dead Flowers -- psychedelic funk

2 pm Crankbox -- rock

5 pm Back for the second year ‹ DJ Heck/Fully Loaded -- reggae

8 pm Back for the second year ‹ Bodhi Fannin and Anam Cara -- Celtic
(Including Salonista Paul Ravenscraft on guitar)

³The most important political office is that of the private citizen.²
Louis D. Brandeis

For more information, please contact the event coordinator.
Heather Sturgill
4304 Hamilton Ave.
h- 681-8666
c- 885-8666
email- teagan@iac.net
http://www.northside.net/~ncv/index.htm

11/12
Day of the Dead Altars exhibition at Mockbee

Artists exhibit installations in tradition of El Dia De Los Muertos Cincinnati,
OH - September, 28, 2005 - Approximately twenty-five area artists will exhibit
works that draw upon the rich Latin American tradition of altars or "ofrendas"
(literally offerings) to commemorate All Souls Day or El Dia De Los Muertos
(The Day of the Dead).

The exhibition will be held at the Mockbee, a non-profit organization funded in
part by The City of Cincinnati, located at 2260 Central Parkway, Cincinnati,
Ohio. It is being organized by a group of artists and art supporters who are
intrigued by the growing influence of Latin American art and expression in
Cincinnati and its ability to enrich our culture.

An opening reception for the artists will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2005
from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The exhibition continues through November 12, 2005.
Creating altars in homes and cemeteries featuring offerings (ofrendas) of
favorite foods and objects important to the deceased are thought to entice
departed loved ones to return and visit. This Latin American tradition has long
been embraced by the art community for its passionate, exuberant forms of
cultural expression. Working as individuals, and sometimes in collaboration,
the artists will draw upon their own experiences as they interpret this
vernacular art form. Some of the installations will be vibrantly colorful and
brilliantly lit with candles, following a traditional model, and others will
utilize video, sculptural elements and paintings to invoke our emotional
responses. In addition to established artists, altar installations are being
created by young people in the Bond Hill Recreation Center Teen Art Program and
students in the art program of the University of Cincinnati, Clermont. A short
video of a Day of the Dead celebration, filmed by Jay Bachemin in a cemetery in
Michoacan, Mexico will be shown in the gallery during open hours.

There will be an interactive altar installation open to everyone where visitors
may leave messages for loved ones, light candles or leave objects of special
significance. A special event for children of grade school age is planned for
Saturday, November 5 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Volunteers will be on hand to help
children create traditional Day of the Dead crafts such as decorating sugar
skulls, making paper flowers and elaborate paper cutouts.

Exhibition continues through November 12, 2005, with the hours of noon until
7:00 p.m. on the weekends and during the week on Wednesdays, Thursdays and
Fridays from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Other hours by appointment. The exhibition
and related events are free and open to the public. Other programming details,
as available, will be posted on the Mockbee website: www.themockbee.org

Artists' Installations in the tradition of Day of the Dead Altars October 29 -
November 12, 2005 The Mockbee* 2260 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH

The Artists
Lauri Aultman Jay Bachemin Bond Hill Recreation Center Youth and Teen Artists
Jackie Braden Amy Brogard Pattie Byron Clermont College Art Students Chris
Daniel Scott Donaldson Arnelle Dow Mallory Feltz Kelly Frigard Gina Gartner
Tierney Hamilton Cheryl Hayden Kymber Hensen Jacquie Jones Jeff Judd Gloria
McConnaghy Kristin McCole Matthew Morris Elizabeth Otten Ursula Roma Kristin
Rose Milton Ruiz Bekka Sage Brandi Sanchez Lisa Siders-Kenney Sarah Smith
Matthew Stacy

*The Mockbee is a non-profit organization funded in part by the City of
Cincinnati

10/15

Cincinnati Earth Institute
Earth Friendly Events Upcoming

The Cincinnati Earth Institute would like to make you aware of the following area events related to its discussion course topics of simple living, sustainability, and globalization. Event details follow the bullet points immediately below.

-- 1st Friday Dinner Conversation at Imago Earth Center open to all; 11/4 topic will focus on “greening” our cities.

-- Festival of Faiths, Ecology & Religion Event - Saturday, November 12th, in Louisville, KY and will feature prominent speakers that will include Wendell Berry, Michael Dowd, Paula Gonzalez, Rev. Robert Edgar and Ambassador Thomas Graham. Reservations requested.

-- 1st Friday Dinner Conversation at Imago Earth Center open to all; 12/2 topic will be “Bioregionalism”.

FURTHER EVENT DETAILS:

1st Friday Dinner Conversation - all are welcome!
Date: Friday, November 4th at 6:00 PM
Location: Imago Earth Center, 700 Enright Avenue, Price Hill
Registration: please register if requesting dinner buffet
Cost: none, except dinner buffet (suggested donation of $10/person)
Description: Following dinner, a discussion of how to “green” our cities will follow – principles, methodologies, technologies, challenges, and the good work already being done.
More Information: Call Louise Lawarre at 921-5124 or at llawarre@imagoearth.org

Festival of Faiths, Ecology & Religion Event
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2005
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Kentucky Center for the Arts, Bomhard Theater
Cost: Free and open to the public (box lunch available for purchase -$10)
Description: The goals of the conference are to make clear the connection between religious faith and care for creation and to begin a process of ecological education within the religious houses of worship by initiating discussion courses offered by the network of Earth Institutes. This special day will include the following speakers:
Ambassador Thomas Graham - will address the threat which nuclear, chemical and biological weapons present to the ecological integrity of the Earth and the effect these have on environmental issues.
Rev. Michael Dowd - will address the deep link between religion and ecology as he explores the vital role of religion in shaping our relationship with the Earth.
Rev. Robert Edgar - will look at how the world’s religions, when in dialogue with science and economics, can influence comprehensive solutions to both global and local environmental problems.
Sr. Paula Gonzalez - will help us explore the possibilities of forming a coalition among the houses of worship in Louisville, working together for common action in the area of ecology. She will introduce the Earth Institute study programs for use in the faith communities throughout the city.
Wendell Berry - Kentucky farmer, writer, teach and lover of the land will conclude the day’s event
Registration: http://www.cathedralheritage.org/events/festival/Register.asp?ID=13
More Information: More information regarding reservations to follow. Questions may be directed to Joe Mitchell at jmitchellcp@yahoo.com or John Hoff at jshoff@fuse.net.

1st Friday Dinner Conversation - all are welcome!
Date: Friday, December 2nd at 6:00 PM
Location: Imago Earth Center, 700 Enright Avenue, Price Hill
Registration: please register if requesting dinner buffet
Cost: none, except dinner buffet (suggested donation of $10/person)
Description: Following dinner, “Bioregionalism” will be discussed - what it means to have a sense of place, to be rooted, to protect/restore the natural characteristics of our land and to work toward a mutual enhancing relationship between the land and those who live on it and from it.
More Information: Call Louise Lawarre at 921-5124 or at llawarre@imagoearth.org

Cincinnati Earth Institute
www.CinciEarth.org • info@CinciEarth.org
phone 513.207.0038

9/3/
Gerry Kraus (salonista) running for Council, has webpage up!
http://www.gerrykrausforcitycouncil.org/

1 N ovember

Here is another opportunity to unite around the "Healing Drum" of Toby Christensen!

Tuesday, November 1st we are having a night of "Empowering The Community" . This will be a fun evening with lots of drumming, dancing, and healing. In thanks to all of you who have supported Toby's work here in the Cincinnati area, we would like to offer a 50% discount to anyone who attended a workshop or had a private session with Toby. Bring your drums, rattles, shakers, dancing feet, and friends to this "Empowering The Community" event!
Date: Tuesday evening, November 1, 2005
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $10 for anyone who attended a workshop or had an individual session
$20 for newcomers
Location: Church of the New Jerusalem
845 Congress Ave
Glendale, OH 45246
Contact: Barbara Schacht
(513) 233-7742

11/11/05
From Ellen: I do not know who or what "CNZTF" is, but David Rosenberg is a salonista, a great guy, has worked tirelessly on this hugely important issue of zoning in our city. If he is for this, I am for it.

Ellen Could you post this in the newsletter? Hope to see you on Monday.

I¹ve sure missed you. Hope all is well. David Rosenberg

POSITIVE CHANGES IN THE ZONING CODE
NEED YOUR SUPPORT RIGHT NOW !!!

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM

THE CINCINNATI NEIGHBORHOODS ZONING TASK FORCE (CNZTF):

In the event you have not read or understand the Zoning Code changes that

will be presented to the Planning Commission on November 11th, this memo

summarizes them.

There are four very significant changes proposed that will correct

deficiencies and shortcomings in the current code and are extremely important

to all our neighborhoods. They are:

1) Expanding the notification procedures so that ALL affected communities

and neighbors will be informed of ALL public hearings relating to zoning and

land use that impact them.

2) Establishing a requirement for the Department of Buildings and

Inspections to document and disclose any and all interpretations they make in

applying the Zoning Code and allow for an appeal of those interpretations.

3) Establishing a definition of ŒPublic Nuisance¹ in the zoning code that

will allow more effective enforcement of the zoning code.

4) Revising the regulations pertaining to Outdoor Eating and Drinking areas

to protect neighbors and communities from disruptive and abusive business

activities.

City Planning is trying to be responsive to the complaints communities have

raised to them. We need to support these positive changes or the city

administrative folks, that (who? e.b.) will lose the power of discretionary opinions and

secrecy, will scuttle them. (PS by ellen: I think what this means is that the city has motives for scuttling these changes, but we want the changes. The city likes having "discretionary opinions"... maybe they mean "discretionary options", ... and "secrecy". But we don't like that. ellen)

Everyone needs to understand that if these positive changes do not go forward

now, they are not likely to be addressed for several years. Please to (sic) let

the Planning Commission know that you want these changes.

Plan to have someone from your community attend the CPC (Cincinnati Planning Commission) meeting at 9AM on

November 11th or send letters of support in advance to Margaret Wuerstle,

Dept. of Community Development and Planning, Two Centennial Plaza, 805 Central

Ave., Suite 700, Cincinnati, OH 45202
or email
Margaret.wuerstle@cincinnati-oh.gov or call her at 352-4889.

If there is insufficient time to get the formal support from your community
organization, we encourage you to send a personal letter of support. The
time to act is now!
Please copy us or let us know by email to bytesox2@yahoo.com that you have
sent your letter of support to the CPC and we will ensure that they are a
part of the record.
If you have any questions, call Carl at 321-3320.
NOTE: In addition to the above, the changes also include a complete rewrite
of the Sign Regulations. It contains many, many changes; far too many to
discuss in this memo. We should concentrate on ones that will have an
immediate positive impact on our neighborhoods and take up sign issues later.
Thanks for your help. We will all benefit from these changes.
CNZTF

11/12
Hellinger Family constelation workshop coming to Grailville:

> From: JuliMurray@aol.com
> Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 23:27:16 EDT
> To: ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com
> Subject: Re: Weekly 10/8/05 - 4
>
> There will be a two day workshop Nov. 12 and 13 at Grailville with Mark
> Wolynn, a wonderful Jewish Psychotherapist who heads the Pittsburgh Hellinger
> Family Constellation Therapy Institute -$195.

11/5
from David Johnson:

Please come join us for a wonderful evening of music and dance at the York St. Cafe' on Saturday November 5th, 8 PM

Gaiananda Tribal Belly Dance Troupe

www.Gaiananda.org <http://www.Gaiananda.org>

and from NYC

Magbana West African Drum and Dance

www.Magbana.com <http://www.Magbana.com>

10/15
   ** Save the Date** December 9 and 10, 2005
2nd Miami Valley/Durban-to-Dayton Community Summit On Eliminating Racism

Racism is still our nation's most vital and challenging issue. It is based on the feeling of superiority that comes from an erroneous belief that one person is entitled to privileges not deserved by others.
It manifests itself most often in institutional policies and practices that have a disproportionately negative impact on persons of color.
Thus, our community continues to be plagued by racism in every institution.

Institutional racism is the disproportionately negative effect of limiting racial minorities' access to or quality of resources, goods, services and opportunities through the policies, practices or behaviors of institutions, businesses, organizations or governments.
Intent is irrelevant.

Programs or actions taken to lessen the effect or impact of institutional racism are NOT the focus of the Summit. The Summit is focused on eliminating institutional racism itself.

Please join us in our ongoing efforts to dismantle institutional racism by:
(1) participating in the efforts of our community to systematically dismantle the institutional structures and practices that
          perpetuate racial discrimination through a strategic planning process; and
(2) using international human rights principles and law to advance the anti-racism work.

We invite you to browse through the different pages, read what the different caucuses are about, and decide what level of involvement you would like to have with the Community Summit.

This blog site is a secure place on the Web that our community can use to communicate with each other, share resources, and keep track of our effort.
Manager - The managers for the Summit quickplace site are:
                        Professor Vernellia Randall and administrative coordinator, Colette Harrison.
                           - Professor Randall may be emailed by clicking here.
                               - Colette Harrison may be emailed by clicking here.
Posted to:
Main Pagehttp://www.mvsummit.org

7/16/05

Retreat Space / Temporary Lodging
at the Lloyd House
prices to be negotiated
By the day...week...month.
Reference required

This is a new idea I just got. Instead of a permanent housemate, we could have "bed no breakfast" guests. Know anyone who needs this... a weekend getaway? Mad at the spouse? Want to meditate or write or heal? The Lloyd House is quiet, comfortable, jolly. Plus, massage available at special Lloyd House Resident rates with Neil Anderson, L.M.T.

**********************

3 Different Spaces Available at Lloyd House
Fabulous Clifton Gaslight Castle; warm, multicultural environment
2 miles from U.C. 1/2 mile from Mitchell Ave. exit I-75
Call Ellen: 513 221 1289

Third floor walk up. (A) One room with sleeping loft, private bath, share kitchen
Room has ethernet for high speed internet connection: $10/mo. extra

Also available (B): third floor two room suite, private bath, beautiful teak bedroom set, etc. etc.

Share: third floor meditation/dance/yoga room
first floor TV/VCR/DVD, iMac w/ high speed internet, dining room, veranda
Off street parking, spacious yard, gardens, sauna, workout room
2 hours per month building maintenance/yard care/housmates meeting
Laundry (indoor lines for drying) free

and (C) First Floor large office, share powder room, share waiting room/living room/ parking.
Rookwood fireplace. 18 x 18' (very spacious).
Has its own entry as well as access to public waiting room. Super for any kind of office, studio, body worker, practitioner, ...

Minimum age: 25
Monthly house contribution: $350; $430 (more if you use A/C, internet)
Available 1 September, 2005
Other housemates include: me, Neil Anderson (our fabulous massage therapist), Alan Bern (musician, doctoral student CCM).
No smoking in house.
I am looking for: rock solid good vibes 24/7. Also rock solid financial reliability. Also, prefer a person who will enjoy the Monday night Salon and is interested in building community here. Eventually want to explore sharing ownership and all responsibilities.
Please pass the word to any of your contacts who might know of folks looking for a place to live/work.
ellen

Nov 4, 5, 6
ReSounding Voices of Feminism
MUSE + Women Writing for (a) Change
Fri, Sat, 8 pm Sun 3 pm
St. John's U. Church on320 Resor Ave 45220

$10 students and seniors, $17.50 others

Free Childcare

Nov 20 after church service, Sunday
simple lunch served
A Magical Music SING for kids and parents, an all-church event. HootNany
St. John's U. Church on320 Resor Ave 45220

$10 students and seniors, $17.50 others

Free Childcare

Sunday Dec 11, 11 am
St. John's choir with area instrumentalists: Mozart Missa Brevis and a Bach Cantata
St. John's U. Church 320 Resor Ave 45220

Jan 28, Sat. 8 pm
Sonic Om: Indian Percussion and Dance music
with Kanniks Kannikeswaren and friends
St. John's U. Church on320 Resor Ave 45220

$10 students and seniors, $17.50 others

Free Childcare

9 April 3 pm
Proud and Peaceful: A concert featuring Piano, Voice, and Comedy: Alix Thio, John Wright, Steve Mallory and Terry LaBolt
St. John's U. Church on320 Resor Ave 45220

$10 students and seniors, $17.50 others

Free Childcare

10-/2
See article on Ohio Voting Reform Activism below in Blue section, and take action!

- end of Announcements -

Articles

10/29/05
Roy Euvrard sends in great quotes from opinion piece by Anna Quindlen:
from Newsweek, issue that was current on 10/25:

"The Vietnam Memorial stands, in part, as a monument to blind
incrementalism, to men who refused to stop, not because of wisdom, but
because of ego, because of the fear of looking weak."

"Does anyone doubt that the continued prosecution of this war has to do
with the personality of the commander in chief, a man who is stubborn
and calls it strength, who wears blinders and calls it vision? When
he vowed to invade Iraq, the advisers he heeded were those who, like
him, had never seen combat. The one who had was marginalized and is
now gone."

"The [Grand Jury] investigation . . . at its base . . . is about
something more important: the Nixonian lengths to which these people
will go to shore up a bankrupt policy and destroy those who cross them
on it."

"America's sons and daughters are dying to protect the egos of those
whose own children are safe at home."

10/29
Elizabeth Motter, Salonista, Harpist, and Activist sends this on:

GAO (General Accounting Office, a branch of the US Government)
Report on 2004 Election Irregularities!

Why was this not reported by the mainstream press?

Greetings all,

The GAO has finally has issued it's report: the 2004 election was
stolen. Those of us who have long believed it and screamed ourselves
hoarse at the mounting piles of evidence are NOT fringe lunatics. The
fringe lunatics have duped the country and put themselves in the White
House. So where the f-ck is the press? Excuse my language, I'm just so
sick of people rolling their eyes at us and these facts being ignored.
Well, the GAO isn't a fringe lunatic organization. Elizabeth

http://freepress.org/departments/display/19/2005/1529

(The article is about the report by the GAO, published at Freepress.org -- ellen)

Powerful Government Accounting Office report confirms key 2004 stolen election findings

by Bob Fitrakis & Harvey Wasserman
October 26, 2005

As a legal noose appears to be tightening around the Bush/Cheney/Rove inner circle, a shocking government report shows the floor under the legitimacy of their alleged election to the White House is crumbling.

The latest critical confirmation of key indicators that the election of 2004 was stolen comes in an extremely powerful, penetrating report from the General Accounting Office that has gotten virtually no mainstream media coverage.

The government's lead investigative agency is known for its general incorruptibility and its through, in-depth analyses. Its concurrence with assertions widely dismissed as "conspiracy theories" adds crucial new weight to the case that Team Bush has no legitimate business being in the White House.

Nearly a year ago, senior Judiciary Committee Democrat John Conyers (D-MI) asked the GAO to investigate electronic voting machines as they were used during the November 2, 2004 presidential election. The request came amidst widespread complaints in Ohio and elsewhere that often shocking irregularities defined their performance.

According to CNN, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee received "more than 57,000 complaints" following Bush's alleged re-election. Many such concerns were memorialized under oath in a series of sworn statements and affidavits in public hearings and investigations conducted in Ohio by the Free Press and other election protection organizations.

The non-partisan GAO report has now found that, "some of [the] concerns about electronic voting machines have been realized and have caused problems with recent elections, resulting in the loss and miscount of votes." (See the rest of this article at http://freepress.org/departments/display/19/2005/1529
)

10/29

Jeanette Raichyk on Avian Flu

Ellen, this avian flu that's currently worrisome has another entry point that doesn't seem to me to be addressed in anything I've read and I'm wondering if we're sleeping.

I agree on the homeopathic approach, in fact they had an impressive track record in the 1918-19 pandemic, namely their patients fared 10 times better chances of survival than the allopaths' patients (or perhaps we should say victims). ....

Anyway, back to the problem being possibly neglected. In the National Geographic article on the progress of the flu, they said that wild birds were carrying the virus and migrating even now with potential to spread the current version of this virus. Never mind the hazard of the mutation that might spread human-to-human. If/when there's contact in this country between wild flocks and domestic, we could see the results in our meat supply. Current transmission is mostly from eating infected poultry so where's the safeguards here? We know how the USDA has handled the madcow situation with coverups and lax testing. How widespread could the problem be before the source is identified? It would seem that especially the organic and free-range farms would be most vulnerable but...

Now we're mostly vegetarian, but my cats aren't, so I was planning on freezing their chicken livers for a month and not using any meats fresh from the market. If nothing's happening when the month is up, I figure it's safe to use them. I figure in a month's time any coverup or slipup will out. If anything is showing, then all chicken goes out. If we make it through the winter with nothing happening, we can watch the Canadians, when birds fly north, since the Canadians are more cautious and open. It would be very enlightening if there were an ornithologist -- amateur or otherwise -- who was tracking migrations and knew when and where to look. Know any?

BTW, we do the neti rinse as well, but we picked up the Edgar Cayce version. They use baking soda instead of salt, on the basis that respiratory viruses are weakened or killed in an alkaline environment. As long we're getting enough sleep, that seems to be adequately protective in the past.

Since you mentioned 'scared', have you seen any discussions of what tactics might be implemented (quarantines, school-closings, travel suspensions)...?
Jeanette

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And I am reprinting the flu advice from homeopath Shirley Reischman, below: (ellen)

10/15

Scared about Avian Flu?

In past years (since 1990) I have had marvelous results with drugstore-available homeopathic flu and virus remedy from Switzerland, "Oscillocossinum". This year as well I will be taking a prophylactic flu remedy (homeopathic as well) every three weeks, and should I get sick anyway, another homeopathic remedy. I feel calm and serene. In addition Shirley has recommended other preventive steps. See below, letter from our esteemed homeopath Shirley Reischman. If you want to purchase the flu remedies, contact her:Shirley Reischman <jereisch@fuse.net> . Ellen

Hello Everyone,

Flu is a lot like earthquakes. We know that every so many years a bad one is going to come around and every so many years a really, really bad one is going to come around. We¹re overdue for a really, really bad one. It could come this year or it could come anytime in the next ten years or so, but come it will.

The problem with the avian flu is when it crosses species. We all (have) some immunity to human flu viruses. We have no immunity to other species viruses. Flu viruses mutate easily. If someone with a touch of the human flu comes in contact with another species that has the flu virus (like pigs or birds), the viruses commingle and mutate into a completely new virus that humans have never met before and therefore have no immunity to. Someone compared it to the Europeans coming in contact with a native tribe that had never been exposed to measles. The entire tribe was wiped out from what to us would be a minor childhood illness.

There is no point in panicking and nothing is to be gained by labeling the people who try to predict such things as fear mongers. There is every advantage to being prepared.

There are several things to do.

1.       The first step is to increase the ability of your immune system to fight off any invading virus.

a.       This is the function of the homeopathic flu prevention remedy that I e-mailed everyone about last week.

b.       Get plenty of sleep, exercise and good diet, including the healthy omega 3 fats and no denatured foods.

c.       Take Sambucol (black elderberry syrup) on a weekly basis.

2.       Prevention

a.       Stay out of crowds and if you are with people who might be fluey, were a mask.

b.       Wash your hands frequently and keep your hands away from your ears, nose, eyes and mouth.

c.       Use a Neti cup daily with warm salt water. (This is a nose and sinus irrigation gadget, cheap, at HealthFood Stores. I use a Water pic without the little stick attached. Salt water. Works fine. Ellen.)

d.       Throughout the flu season, gargle daily with hydrogen peroxide and use hydrogen peroxide ear drops weekly.

                                                                        i.     If the ear drops bubble, use them every 2-3 hours until the bubbling subsides.

3.       If you get sick

a.       Start the homeopathic flu remedy, either Influenzinum 200C or Oscillococcinum 200C (or alternate) at the first sign of not feeling well. Gelsimium and Bryonia are also two of the most frequently indicated homeopathic remedies for flu. Make sure you have a supply of all four available in case you get sick.

b.       Increase frequency of H2O2 gargle, ear drops and also the Neti cup usage. Also increase Sambucol to every two hours.

c.       Go to bed and stay there get plenty of rest and do not spread it to others.

d.       Drink LOTS of fluids

e.       DO NOT take fever reducers.

                                                                        i.     The fever kills viruses and increases production of interferon, which also kills viruses. The JAMA published a study about five years ago which showed that when you reduce the fever, you prolong the illness.

                                                                      ii.     Bundle up and try to increase the fever. You can use a cool cloth on your head if the heat is too uncomfortable.

f.        Have a vaporizer available. Use steam to help keep the airways clear. People die from the flu because their airways clog up. If you are having trouble breathing, seek emergency help immediately.

Yours,

Shirley

10/29
Caeli Good Sends blurb on the Peak Oil Conference

I have been wanting to sit down and write up my review of the Peak Oil Conference but my life has been a bit crazy. I sprained my ankle the week before I went and I had a lot of stress the past few weeks. So for now. I will put down what they (The organizers) wrote about on the Peak Oil Site.

I did order the video about Cuba and I will be getting it in January. I would like to have a viewing of it at some point if anyone is interested.

Peace
Caeli

The Second U.S. Conference on Peak Oil and Community Solutions

More than 350 people from 39 states and five countries gathered with about 100 area residents in Yellow Springs, Ohio in late September to learn how to prepare at the local level for the coming steep decline in global oil production.

This permanent decline will follow an all-time high in production, known as peak oil, which will require developing local and sustainable economies, local food systems, and "eco-village" communities, participants at the Second U.S. Conference on Peak Oil and Community Solutions were told.

Presentations on peak oil, alternative fuels and the geopolitics of oil were also given at this three-day conference held at Antioch College and sponsored by Yellow Springs-based Community Service Inc. which through its Community Solution program seeks the resurgence of small local communities in an era of increasingly scarce and expensive oil.

"Peak oil will undoubtedly be tough," said Pat Murphy, the nonprofit's executive director, in his opening remarks. "We can make it tougher by trying to hang on to an out-of-date lifestyle or fighting wars for the last drops of oil."

"Our theme is the journey home," Murphy said. "Like the Bible story of the prodigal son who left his community for the lure of the big city, we find ourselves in big trouble. It's time to return to the community, make amends, clean up the mess and get back on the right path."

The conference speakers included key leaders in the fast-growing peak oil awareness movement. Among them were oil industry expert Jan Lundberg, who headed up a Petrocollapse conference on Oct. 5 in New York City, and energy consultant Steve Andrews, co-founder of the Association for the Study of Peak Oil ‹ USA, which will hold its first conference this November in Denver.

John Darnell, the science adviser for U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett from Maryland, attended the conference. Bartlett, who also held a peak oil conference in late September, has spoken repeatedly on the House floor about peak oil.

Richard Heinberg, author of the seminal work, The Party's Over, gave a keynote address on the unprecedented challenge of peak oil at the global and local level. Heinberg summarized the evidence for an imminent global oil peak, reviewing the American oil experience of declining production, dramatically declining global discovery rates, production peaks and declines around the world, spurious reserves in the Middle East, and reports and comments from oil companies and governments.

In reference to the American government's ineffective response to Hurricane Katrina, Heinberg said of the coming peak oil decline, "Given the demonstrated inability of the federal government to anticipate and prepare, most of the responsibility will be borne at the local level." Heinberg then questioned the audience about how many of them had given a presentation on peak oil or written an article. About two-thirds of them raised their hands.

Steve Andrews, the ASPO ‹ USA co-founder, followed with an assessment of alternative fuels. Though unconventional sources like tar sands, oil shale, ethanol, gas-to-liquids and coal-to-liquids often are touted as the solution to peak oil, Andrews stressed that alternative fuels won't come on line fast enough, take more energy to produce, and are much worse environmentally. Further, he calculated that at best all of these sources combined could yield 4 million barrels per day (mbd) in a world that consumes 85 mbd. Another 3 to 3.5 mbd could be added through efficiency, which is the best short and mid-term strategy. "Long term, we must focus on renewables," he said.

John Ikerd, an economist and author of a recent book, Sustainable Capitalism, said that the solution lies in moving "toward an economy based on sustainable energy." He contrasted the guiding principles of the industrial economic paradigm, to maximize productivity and growth, with that of sustainability, to create permanence. "The fundamental flaw of the industrial economy," Ikerd said, "is that it uses energy but it does nothing to renew, restore, or regenerate energy." Thus it cannot last, he said.

He brought the audience to a wild applause when he ended by saying, "We will choose an economy of sustainable energy when we realize that our happiness depends on our relationships with people and with nature, as well as our individual, material well-being. We will choose a life of social responsibility when we realize that caring for others is not a sacrifice, but instead enhances our quality of life. One by one, we will create an economy of sustainable energy, as we realize that working and living sustainably is simply a better way to work and a better way to live."

Murphy, from The Community Solution, then discussed the fundamental choice to be made ‹ Armageddon or Eden. He gave an uncensored history of global colonialism, which continues today through economic globalization and resource wars. He explained this colonialism as the exploitation of people and resources for the enrichment of a few, stating that it is leading the planet towards World War III and global nuclear annihilation.

"We must become conservers rather than consumers," Murphy said. "Consumers are industrial, individualistic and competitive, whereas conservers are agrarian, social and cooperative." Murphy outlined his peak oil-driven lifestyle changes, including moving from a 1700- to a 600-square-foot home, buying a hybrid car and raising chickens. He ended with a challenge ‹ "The world needs change leaders now ‹ become one!"

Next up was Jan Lundberg, whose vision of "petrocollapse," as Congressman Bartlett recently put it, is that "the trucks will no longer pull into Wal-Mart. Or Safeway or other food stores. The freighters bringing packaged techno-toys and whatnot from China will have no fuel. There will be fuel in many places, but hoarding and uncertainty will trigger outages, violence and chaos. For only a short time will the police and military be able to maintain order, if at all." ..............................

FOR THE REST OF THE ARTICLE:
http://www.communitysolution.org/p2conf1.html

10/29
Faithful Weekly subscriber and reader Evan Bukey adds thoughts about the German chancellor to be, Merkel, responding to our table conversation of two weeks ago:

I disagee with Allan on Germany, especially regarding anit-Semitism. In
1994 I had dinner with Angela Merkel and can assure you she is a
brilliant human being. Why haven't feminists saluted her? As recently as
40 years ago the husband was still "head of houshold" under German law.
And German women in businesses and professions are still 10 to 15 years
behind women in the Anglo-American world. Merkel's achievement is thus
quite extraordinary. What your brother has to say about taxes
is correct, but does not apply to Germany, a country that has had National
Health Insurance since 1880 - when it was intoroduced by Otto von
Bismarck, a reactionary.
love and kisses,
Evan

10/29/05
Brian Muldoon sends info on how the Reform Ohio voting reform issues (Issues 2,3,4 & 5) are doing in public opinion polls:

Polling info from political blog...
swingstateproject.com

Thursday, October 27, 2005

New Reform Ohio Now Polling Numbers....Posted by Tim
Tagaris

There were some new numbers released today by the Ray
C. Bliss Institute at Akron University. The Columbus
Dispatch is set to release numbers next week as well
(along with OH-Sen numbers).

Ray C. Bliss Institute (pdf). 1076 Ohio Residents.
MoE +/- 3% - Likely Voters.

State Issue One (Third Frontier)
Favor: 61.8%
Oppose: 38.2%

State Issue Two (Absentee Balloting)
Favor: 63.8%
Oppose: 36.2%

State Issue Three (Campaign Contributions)
Favor: 61.2%
Oppose: 38.8%

State Issue Four (Nonpartisan Redistricting)
Favor: 43.5%
Oppose: 56.5%

State Issue Five (Role of Secretary of State)
Favor: 42.5%
Oppose: 57.5%

The good news on State Issue Four specifically is that
citizens who have "reported hearing or reading about
the measure and have an opinion favor it by a 56-44
margin. When you consider that this survey was
conducted over a one month time frame (ending on
October 20), I think it actually bodes very well. The
past week has seen newspaper after newpaper, telvision
ads, and a massive ground campaign in Ohio to educate
voters about the four RON amendments.

PLEZ....
GET OUT THE WERD RE: RON!!!

10/15

John Conyers on Reform Ohio Now

Someone called the cavalry! It's my hero, John Conyers, rallying for RON. Elizabeth Motter

-------- Original Message --------
Subject:    RON
Date:    Thu, 13 Oct 2005 05:52:04 -0700
From:    "Congressman John Conyers" <john.conyers@johnconyers.com>
Reply-To:    <1999993993.74895.83@conyersforcongress.com>
To:    <emotter@fuse.net>

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Help Free Ohio from Republican Corruption and Electoral Abuses

For the past couple months, we have witnessed a growing percentage of the population steadily distancing itself from the Bush Administration and congressional Republicans. There has been an even stronger movement away from Republicans in Ohio that is occurring on a much grander scale due to the Coingate scandals.

Reform Ohio Now

http://reformohionow.org

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Ten Action Items

http://www.dailykos.com/
storyonly/2005/9/21/14379/2169

Coingate Articles
http://www.toledoblade.com/
apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=SRRARECOINS

10/9 Article on Noe
http://www.toledoblade.com/
apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051009/SRRARE
COINS/310090001

As you may know, coin collector Tom Noe, a big contributor to President Bush and the Republican Party of Ohio, is the focus of 13 separate investigations for his mismanagement of a $50 million state fund that was supposed to help injured workers. A federal grand jury reportedly is investigating alleged money laundering by Noe for a Bush-Cheney fundraising event organized by Brian Hicks, the former chief of staff to Governor Robert A. Taft II.

Hicks has since been convicted of violating state ethics laws for accepting improper gifts from Noe. Governor Taft, himself, was convicted earlier this year on four criminal counts for violating ethics laws relating to his relationship with Noe the first time that has ever happened to a sitting Ohio governor. Taft has an approval rating in the mid-teens lowest in the country. All three of the leading candidates to succeed the term-limited governor have long-standing relationships with Noe and have accepted his contributions.

The Republican Party in Ohio, which holds all state-wide elected offices, is in serious trouble with the voting public. Ohioans are tired of the corruption that is rampant throughout Ohio The closeness of the OH-2 special election, in which Iraq War veteran Paul Hackett came within a whisker of winning in a district that Rob Portman carried with 72% of the vote, was due as much to the widespread disgust with the Republican Party in Ohio as it was to the growing opposition to the war.

As we have seen with the presidential election in 2004, what happens in Ohio affects the whole country. The culture of corruption that exists there is an injustice to our democratic system of government. It is crucial that we put an end to this abuse of power and the corrupt electoral practices that affect our whole country. That is why the vote in Ohio on November 8 this year is of historic national importance. A progressive grassroots organization, Reform Ohio Now, collected more than half a million signatures to put four amendments on the November 8 ballot.

These ballot initiatives would permit voting by mail, impose strict campaign contribution limits, require competitive congressional and legislative districts (and thereby put an end the scourge of gerrymandering), and would create an independent elections board instead of having the Secretary of State, a partisan official, oversee elections (the current Secretary of State is a fellow by the name Ken Blackwell‹remember him? He's running for governor next year).

These ballot initiatives are so important, not just because they will provide fairer elections, but because they will provide a national bellwether to measure the growing strength of the Democratic Party. Victory in these measures will lend momentum nationally, will provide Democrats up to 6 six new Congressional seats in the 2006 elections, and could help restore a Democratic majority to Congress. As many have noted, this is the most important election of the year.

Please act today to end the corruption and provide free and fair elections that affect all Americans.

* Visit http://ReformOhioNow.org - the organization behind the initiatives to find plenty of resources.
* This DailyKos.com posting has a list of ten action items you can do to help at http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2005/9/21/14379/2169

Thank you for your help and your continued stand for a better democracy.

Sincerely,

John Conyers, Jr.

10/2/05

Barbara Simon (Walnut H ills '58) Sends this ...

Reform Ohio Now needs y our help in Ohio Voting Reform!

Ten Things you can do

Hi, Chusti (my childhood nickname. ellen). You probably already know about this, but I'm forwarding it to you just in case you don't. I hope all is well with you. David and I will be moving to Canada this coming January.
Fondly,
Barbara

------ Forwarded Message
From: "Katherine Forrest" <kaforrest@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 21:04:07 -0700
To: "$list suppressed$" <kaforrest@earthlink.net>

Subject: help drive a stake into the Ohio GOP

From the progressive MyDD blog (http://www.mydd.com/). [RON = Reform Ohio Now; see comments way down in the message]

Help Us Drive A Stake Into The Ohio GOP
by Pounder <http://www.mydd.com/user/Pounder> <http://www.mydd.com/user/Pounder>

From the diaries--Chris

So you think you are an activist huh ? Well we need your help in Ohio once again.

The biggest election in 2005 is in Ohio: The Reform Ohio Now campaign, issues 2, 3, 4, and 5 <http://www.reformohionow.org/content.jsp?content_KEY=581&t=facts#proposal1> <http://www.reformohionow.org/content.jsp?content_KEY=581&t=facts#proposal1> . This is our chance to drive a stake into the heart of the Ohio GOP, but time is running out.

How can you help ?

First, we only have about 8 weeks left, so please recommend this so as many people as possible can get a chance to stick it to the Ohio GOP - They deserve it !

1. First you can take a second and sign a petition <http://www.reformohionow.org/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=1144&t=action> <http://www.reformohionow.org/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=1144&t=action> . Stop these "Patriot Pastors" Fundie whacko's

Dear Rev. Johnson,

You recently began mobilizing the Ohio Restoration Project's "Patriot Pastors" to stop Reform Ohio Now's good-government amendments.

I respect your right to religious expression, but I ask you to take a look at the dishonesty and corruption that have become hallmarks of our state government. 3 out of 4 Ohio voters think we're going in the wrong direction. Is this a time to protect the status quo?

RON's amendments would put the people back into the process by making politicians more accountable to voters. These reforms don't favor one party over another; they simply ensure that neither party can rewrite the rules to stay in power.

I urge you to reconsider your stance and let Ohioans decide on these amendments for themselves. The Ohio Restoration Project should join Reform Ohio Now - and help restore trust and faith in Ohio's government.

Sincerely,

2. If you live in Ohio - Sign up to Volunteer <http://www.reformohionow.org/signUp.jsp?key=622&t=action> <http://www.reformohionow.org/signUp.jsp?key=622&t=action> . Canvassing, phone banking, all that great grass roots stuff - it's literally the donkey work to success. Even if you can only spare a couple of hours - spare it <http://www.reformohionow.org/signUp.jsp?key=622&t=action> <http://www.reformohionow.org/signUp.jsp?key=622&t=action> .

3. Wherever you live, Donate to the Reform Ohio Now Campaign <https://secure.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizations/ron/shop/custom.jsp?donate_page_KEY=713&t=donate> . We are up against some REALLY big money determined to maintain the corruption and gerrymandered districts (RON is worth an extra 6 congressional seats!). If all you can spare is $10 - spare it for Ohio.

4. Letters to the Editor. Anyone can do this. Before you write a diary, write a letter ! We really need to educate Ohio Voters about Issues 2 thru 5 and LTE's are a great way to do that - let's flood those news rooms. The DNC has a pretty neat tool - just hit this link <http://www.democrats.org/page/speakout/letterstoeditors> <http://www.democrats.org/page/speakout/letterstoeditors> , enter your zip code and write your letter ! Couldn't be easier. IF you live outside of Ohio - here is a list of Ohio Zip codes <http://www.mongabay.com/igapo/zip_codes_Ohio.htm> <http://www.mongabay.com/igapo/zip_codes_Ohio.htm> .

5. If you have a Blog - Blog it ! Grow Ohio <http://growohio.org/> <http://growohio.org/>   has a ton of info, and you can always check the Ohio lefty blogs aggregator <http://www.leftyblogs.com/ohio/> <http://www.leftyblogs.com/ohio/>   too to keep up to date. Every time someone googles RON it better come up with our responses ! Also put up a link to RON - graphics here <http://www.reformohionow.org/content.jsp?content_KEY=735&t=action> <http://www.reformohionow.org/content.jsp?content_KEY=735&t=action> .

6. Video Design Guru's. Make a 30 second Ad for Reform Ohio Now !

7. If you are an Ohio Blogger - send me an email if you want to join the netroots effort ! russ1436-at-hotmail.com

8. If you are a member of a group - talk to them about endorsing RON <http://www.reformohionow.org/signUp.jsp?key=408&t=action> <http://www.reformohionow.org/signUp.jsp?key=408&t=action> . Some of the current endorsements can be found here <http://www.reformohionow.org/content.jsp?content_KEY=577&t=about> <http://www.reformohionow.org/content.jsp?content_KEY=577&t=about>

9. If you are in Ohio, or have family and Friends in Ohio - Talk to them about RON - tell them how important it is.

10. Download the RON flyer, print it out and stick it in high visibility areas - libraries, stores, everywhere. Flyer here <http://www.reformohionow.org/images/RONflyer8x11.pdf> <http://www.reformohionow.org/images/RONflyer8x11.pdf> .

So there are 10 simple things to do, a little something for everyone.

This is the kick off for a co-ordinated netroots wide effort - see kos's post here <http://kos.dailykos.com/storyonly/2005/9/16/01410/4705> <http://kos.dailykos.com/storyonly/2005/9/16/01410/4705>

Let me know in the comments what you are signing up for, and please recommend this so that others have a chance to get involved in taking back Ohio.

You guys and Gals ROCK. Thanks !

Diaries <http://www.mydd.com/section/Diary> <http://www.mydd.com/section/Diary>   :: Pounder's diary <http://pounder.mydd.com/> <http://pounder.mydd.com/>   :: Wed Sep 21st, 2005 at 09:50:31 PM EDT <http://www.mydd.com/story/2005/9/21/145219/725> <http://www.mydd.com/story/2005/9/21/145219/725>   :: Extended Entry <http://www.mydd.com/story/2005/9/21/145219/725#readmore> <http://www.mydd.com/story/2005/9/21/145219/725#readmore>   (727 words in entry) :: 8 Comments <http://www.mydd.com/story/2005/9/21/145219/725#comment_top> <http://www.mydd.com/story/2005/9/21/145219/725#comment_top>

A comment:

My LTE... (none / 0 <http://www.mydd.com/comments/2005/9/21/145219/725/4?mode=alone;showrate=1#4> <http://www.mydd.com/comments/2005/9/21/145219/725/4?mode=alone;showrate=1#4> )

...which was printed today in one of the suburban Columbus papers. To the editor: I am mystified as to the reason Rev. Russell Johnson and the "Patriot Pastors" plan to oppose the election-reform measures proposed by Reform Ohio Now. These measures would allow early voting, limit campaign contributions, place creation of legislative districts under the control of a nonpartisan panel, and create an independent election oversight board, yet Rev. Johnson claims that they would "take the process out of the hands of the people." I can only speculate on Rev. Johnson's theological justification for supporting gerrymandering, pay-to-play politics, and election oversight by partisan officials. I am unaware of any reference to these topics in the Bible, and I cannot recall any sermons about them. Perhaps I should try a different church. Of course, it is possible that Rev. Johnson's reasons are not theological, but political. Rev. Johnson and I might not see eye-to-eye on matters of faith, but we should be able to agree on the need for honest and responsible government.   It is disturbing that Rev. Johnson has chosen to oppose measures that would go a long way toward changng the political climate of this state for the better.

by KTinOhio <http://www.mydd.com/user/uid:1900> <http://www.mydd.com/user/uid:1900>   on Wed Sep 21st, 2005 at 10:25:29 PM EDT <http://www.mydd.com/comments/2005/9/21/145219/725/4#4> <http://www.mydd.com/comments/2005/9/21/145219/725/4#4>

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Help Free Ohio from Republican Corruption and Electoral Abuses

Reform Ohio Now

Ten Action Items

Reform Ohio Now needs y our help in Ohio Voting Reform!

Ten Things you can do

Subject: help drive a stake into the Ohio GOP

How can you help ?