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................................................... Section One: Table Notes ............................................................................ (Note: these notes were taken at the table and have NOT been approved or corrected by the speakers. Reader
beware of inevitable misunderstandings and misrepresentations. E.B.)
At the Table on Wednesday, 31 January, 2007:
Linda Gruber, Bill Messer, YogaBare, Judy Cirillo, Gerry Kraus, Marvin Kraus, Mira Rodwan, Elaine Urbina, Himavat Ishaya, Mike Murphy, Steve Sunderland, Spencer Konicov, Ellen Bierhorst, Chad Benjamin Potter, Ashley Vissing, Mr. G.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Nourishing Traditions Study Group: march 11, June 10, Aug. 12, Sept 8, October 14, December 9. Cinti. Waldorf School, 745 Derby Ave, Winton Place
Vigil for Phil Bates, tomorrow Feb 1, 6:00 pm, Belvedere loby in N. Avondale. Bring candle.
Marvin: the judge will be less likely to accept a plea bargain if there are numerous public at the hearing.
Steve Eileen Cooper Reed ... Lots of good ideas for Cinti. PUblic Schools. New VP of Board.
Judy my friend is a medicine man from the Pasamaquaddy Indians in Maine. They have a publication. Also I get Nutrition Action, by Center for Science and the Public Interest.
Salmon: wild caught Alaskan salmon available in super market. 4 oz for $1.
Gerry Tomorrow evening is the night before TuB’shevat, the Jewish New Year for the trees.
Spencer Amer. T.B. Association, now Amer. Lung Ass. On Feb 25 Carew Tower race. I did it last year. Chad Benjamin also did it, was 3rd overall.
Mira Chad Benjamin performed at the Time Motion Art series, dance. Modern dance.
Feb. 6 lecture on Kids in the Natural Space, “No child left inside” program.
6:30 pm. $8 (10 at the door).
Mira I went to the long council finance committee meeting. They discussed the environment protection office and human services programs, recycling, greenspace. Unfortunately Laketa Cole, Ghiz, Bortz, Burding kabal defeated it. There was some name calling. Gerry a r eport said that some police and fire money was needed … Bortz said they wanted to think it over a couple weeks before acting on what should be done with the last minute windfall. Mira Unfortunate that our city is not going to endorse the Kyoto agreemend. Gerry I don’t think Cole is interested in environmental issues.
Bill re. the Nutrition Action newsletters that are circulating… “we should all move in the direction of plant based diets.” To preserve the planet and also for personal health.
Scientists have been testifying before congress the last couple days that the Bush admin. Has been distorting their findings.
TOPICS
Cinti. Public Schools
Nuclear Power
Capitol punishment and extraditi9on.
Judy’s report on D.C. march
JUDY CIRILLO; MARCH ON WASHINGTON
Judy: IJPC organized the busses. Two busses, many car pools. Caeli Good, Marty Harrington. We left 10 pm. Frank Carpenter went… on the bus all night. Arrived 7 am. 20 degrees, no wind, sunny. Eccumenical church service… had a Buddhhist monk, two rabbis including Michael Lerner who said We should go to the UN and apologize for this mess we’ve made and ask other countries to go in and help repair it because we are not welcomed by the Iraqis.
It warmed up to high 40’s. Happy feeling. Huge puppets. Signs. Marched around the mall, past the White House. Mark Mallory was there, and David Crowley, Dennis Kuchinich , Maegdlyn Morris. Mobs of people. Babies to seniors. Got some media attention. Local media gave it some play.
We came home 3 am Sun morning.
NUCLEAR POWER
Spencer: Wall Street J. “Power Producers rush to secure Nuclear sites”. With nuclear energy there is only one waste product, spent fuel rods. According to Sierra Mag. The problem is the waste long half life. Wall st. won’t finance it because of worry re. accidents.
80% of all power in France is nuclear. No accidents. Nuclear is the least polluting form of energy production.
Gerry Where do the French store their spent nuclear rods?
Spencer I don’t know.
Mira concern that an airplane could flly into one… Also the water for cooling the core… thermal pollution … Even the president mentioned switchgrass to make ethanol.
Mr. G. is anyone claiming that Nuclear power could reduce global warming?
Spencer there is no co-2 emmission.
Mr. G. How much would be reduced by nuclear power.
Spencer coal plants throw out sulphur dioxide. For a hundred years coal plants have not had to deal with their waste products. Yes, the issue is which is worse?
Gerry on Sunday, Andy Rooney’s commentary on 60 minutes, said he wished the president would learn to announce “nuclear” correctly. The very next day Bush gave an ingterview with NPR and pronounced it correctly.
Mike if you only compare coal and nuclear you could make a case for nuclear. But why pick two bad ways. Solar, wind, geothermal are good solutions. Any south facing house can provide all the electricity needed for that house. No pollution.
Mr. G. Mike, I take your point. I just want an analysis. … How much poison radioactivity in the atmosphere is worth 5’ of ocean rise?
Elaine I heard about reverse meteer houses. You can draw on public power, and also can feed back, sell back power to the company.
Spencer currently photo voltaic cells manufacture is too expensive. There are a couple of companies working on cheap pv cell manufacture.
Bill
Mike it is fair to ask about the PV economics. But one of the things you can eliminate by using photo voltaic is having a grid system, which is tied up by government. PV do not require a grid; passive solar does not require a grid.
Chad the state of Ohio supplies reimbursement grants for photo voltaic installations. Our very own Ashley is working on Solar Decathalon project.
Ashley the dept of energy puts on a competition every two years. We are competing designing off-the-grid house. Interdepartmental… I am economics student… A house can be completely self sustaining. … wonderful gizmos … with proliferation the price decreases. We are starting construction now in the basement of DAAP. In Alpril we will move it outdoors on campus. You can have a tour.
Judy: what is the diff. between Photo voltaic and other forms…
Ashley the sun is converted into electricity in a PV cell. Other forms use the heat first…
Bill several people in Cinti. Are using geothermal to get heat/cooling by drilling down in the earth.
Ellen John Robbins’ point is to conserve. Bikini issue. Best is to save, conserve.
Spencer industry is a much greater user of power than are homes.
Mr. G. I try to think of things from the fundamentals. I am thinking of space. Localized energy production vs. mass energy production. … do I want a house with gadgets to make my own power vs. having electricity through the central power co.
Gerry re. Spencer’s last remark re. industry. …Duke energy was in Devos Switzerland this week, and the CEO was demanding the gov’t have mandatory reduction of CO2 emmission. … now that the congress is Democratic controlled, they want…
Mike re. Mr. G’s comment: there is always a cultural dimension. Any technology is going to move us out of our old comfort zone. IN some ways annoying. Might be much better.
Mira I watch NOW on Friday nights. African American woman talking about “green collar” workers. Inner city youth need something to believe in. … she was so enthusiastic. Former gang members teaching younger children about pollution … Annacostia, a neighborhood in D.C. Cleaning up parks.
Himavat for me it is all about consciousness. Instead of new technologies, we need new paradigm. For instance, power-back users have been penalized, even people killed, because the power companies don’t like it.
Marvin as in thinking outside the box… “there is no box.”
MARVIN ON THE CPS SCHOOL BOARD
In 2002 a bond issue passed for 985 million $ … represented to the voters: there are 66 school buildings that would be rehabbed or replaced, done over a period of three different time periods. The Cinti Board of Ed. Determined the school population based on the trend was going to shrink, there fore the system wouldn’t need those 66 school buildings. So in their infinite wisdom, assuming the student pop. Would decrease, decreased the number of buildings. They justified making no refund to tax payers by saying they had to revise the cost of the new constructions still planned. So then they proceeded to annoonce certain schools would be closed, having nothing to do with the performance of those schools.
They did not pick the schools to close on the basis of failure, but rather because of where they want schools. E.g. S. Avondale is failing, they are going to rebuild it. Burton is improving, but they are planning to tear it down.
John Gilligan, Rick Williams, Florence Newel, Susan Cranley, Eileen Cooper Reed, Melanie Bates,plus one more, a woman.
Bottom line: parents complained about closing improving schools. Their decisions on schools to close has nothing to do with all the energy going into school programs where there is improvement. No care for that. Nor to the destruction of a neighborhood by removing a school.
Now it comes out that the city is NOT declining in population. They didn’t take that into consideration. Did not take into consideration of all the students who don’t go to the public schools because they are not good. Don’t consider all the kids who would go to CPS if the programs were good.
There will be an election this November. At least three seats open.
Each of lus should try to follow what is going on. People are buying houses in the city and not sending kids to the public schools.
Mira Annunciation school in Clifton is closing (Catholic). Not enough Catholics are giving money to the church. Their enrollment dropping because of competition from Charter Schools.
FINAL REMARKS
Gerry after hearing the Appleton WI experiment on school diet I researched online. It really works. Kids are better behaved, do better academically. I don’t understand why this is not being implemented all over the country.
Search: Appleton Wisconsin School Diet Expereiment . (See among other links about this project... http://www.michaelfieldsaginst.org/programs/food/case_study.pdf)
Bill I have the 30 min video. (bring it.)
~ End of Table Notes~
Hugs to everyone,
Ellen
Section Two: Announcements
Always a great time...I hear Suede is terrific! I’ll be there, and I am offering an item at the auction. Come see. Ellen
MUSE - Silent Auction with Suede! February 3, 2007
You're Invited!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------Greetings!
Please join us!
2007 Gala Evening with the MUSEs!
Please be our guest at our fifth annual Gala Evening with the MUSEs. Join us for a delectable wine and cheese reception hosted by MUSE singers! Join the bidding on creative and beautiful items in our silent auction. Bid against your friends for a great cause!
This year we are thrilled to present the swanky, sultry jazz diva, SUEDE! Her sizzling performance is guaranteed to chase away the winter chill! At 6:30 PM, Suede will treat the reception guests to an intimate musical treat prior to her public performance at 8:00 PM.
WHEN? February 3, 2007
PRIVATE RECEPTION 6:00 PM
PUBLIC CONCERT 8:00 PM
WHERE? St. John's Unitarian Church
Learn More!
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Sincerely,
Catherine Roma, Artistic Director
MUSE - Cincinnati's Women's Choir
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
LAST SUMMER I had the first and second Weight Management Seminar, growing out of my 30 years plus experience (and success!) with the weight/food issue. That was such a success it is being offered again this winter.
Sunday 11 February 3:00 – 6:00 P.M.
At The Lloyd House 3901 Clifton Ave. Parking on Lafayette Ave.
This is a small group seminar (limited to 12 participants) presenting psychological tools for victory in understanding and managing your life with food and weight. This seminar is for you if you have tried dieting, Weight Watchers, etc., and lasting success has eluded you. Many people are bedeviled by this epidemic problem, and yes, there are clear principles that can help you understand it and master it once and for all. Worth many times more, the tuition is only $50. What wouldn’t you give for a real, significant “leg up” on this problem?
Call me: Ellen Bierhorst 221 1289 to reserve your place now.
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Ellen Bierhorst, Ph.D. Is a holistic psychotherapist with over 35 years experience. Specialty area: Optimizing Mental Health ~ “Better than well”. Also: healing trauma, strengthening families and relationships, alcohol and other addictions including food, and weight management, EMDR, GLBT, chronic pain and physical illness. Clifton. 513 221 1289 www.lloydhouse.com
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(Take advantage of this rare and fleeting opportunity, to enhance health, to have fun! E.)
SUNDAY OPEN SAUNA AT THE LLOYD HOUSE
New wintertime practice at the Lloyd House! Come join in. Fire laid at noon; lit at 1:00. Set up at 2 or 2:30; sweat starts at 3. Takes about an hour. Please come, try to arrive by 3 at the latest. Bring towel... See below. If you like, bring food to share afterwards. . Pot Luck at 4:30. Drumming about 5:30 Clean up at 7:00. Ellen
Lloyd House Sauna-
Sweat Lodge
Protocol
Mission and Spirit
A good sweat is deeply cleansing of body and purifying of spirit. We reverence the Finns and the Native Americans for this practice, and each other for joining in. Finns first sweat, rinse with cold water (screaming allowed), wash (each other) with soap (you may use warm shower in sink room); Sweat again, splash with cold water, scrape or scrub or beat the skin; Sweat yet again, then final rinse with cold water. … The rattle in the sweat room is for chanting, singing, story telling. After sauna, rest, drink water, then feast and party.
Modesty
· As the Finns say, "We see but we don't look."
· Feel free to use bathing suit or towel
You will need
· Water bottle
· Towel
· (lotion)
· (shampoo)
· (slippers)
Contributing … please help
· build fire, 2 hours before
· clean benches
· split wood -- any time
· bring firewood in dressing room
· haul 3 buckets of water from sink room
· contribute $ -- look for jar in dressing room -- Suggest $5
Salonista and Swami Himavat Ishaya sends notice of special yoga seminar with himself and Vickie Fairchild:
Greetings, all.
Please consider my up and coming workshop with Vickie Fairchild:
Coming up in February, a chance to explore not only the physical benefits but also the system of mindfulness and awareness which is the foundation of the greater System of Yoga which incorporates those postures and which is designed to hasten the dawn of Enlightenment for all of us:
Deepen and Enliven Your Yoga Practice
Through: The Philosophy of Yoga, that is: Raja Yoga, and Meditative Techniques taught by Himavat; and,
Yoga Asanas and Pranayama taught by Vickie.
When: Sunday, Feb. 11, 1:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $95.
Where: Vickie's Home Studio, 7425 East Aracoma Drive, Amberly Village, OH 45237
To Pre-register: either call Vickie Fairchild, 513- 257-1057 or email Himavat Ishaya: pathfinders108@yahoo.com
(Vickie is an extraordinarily accomplished physical therapist/body-mind-centering practitioner/yogini/etc. Etc. This will be good! Ellen)
BEYOND JOURNALING: A WORKSHOP IN MINDFUL WRITING
Learn writing techniques that help develop mindfulness. In mid-February,
the Buddhist Dharma Center will be offering a 6-week workshop on Mindful
Writing. Mindful Writing is a tool that brings and holds the attention of
the mind’s eye to seeking and exploring the sensation of emotion, helping to
heal the disconnection between mind and body, and leading to a deeper
understanding of our nature. Writing skills are not required for
participation.
The workshop will be led by Jo Taylor, a member of the Buddhist Dharma
Center, whose own 17-year practice of mindfulness began by using these
techniques. She has a BA in Sociology and taught mindful writing (as a
volunteer) to ex-offenders at a halfway house for 5 years.
The workshop will run for 6 weeks on consecutive Mondays, beginning February 12, from 7 p.m. until 8:15 p.m. The cost is $40, with reduced fees for
people in special circumstances. Workshop size is limited. For more
information and/or to register please contact Jo at
jtaylor001@fuse.net
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Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery – New Location & Grand Opening [Thursday 1 February @ 6-8 PM]: Art Beyond Boundaries gallery is moving to a new, larger location at 1410 Main Street in historic Over-the-Rhine. The gallery, a program of the Center for Independent Living Options exhibits artwork created by local artists with disabilities. The main purpose of the gallery is to promote awareness, understanding, & inclusion of artists with disabilities. Browse the unique & original artwork, stay to meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres & wine. Art forms include watercolors, acrylics, pencil sketches. The gallery is the core of the Center for Independent Living Options’ (CILO) Art Beyond Boundaries program which provides innovative programs to help the community break down architectural, attitudinal, & programmatic barriers to encourage the full participation & inclusion of adults & children with disabilities in Greater Cincinnati’s arts community. The gallery has showcased the work of over 60 local artists & has sold over 70 pieces of artwork. This success is unusual for any gallery, much less a gallery specializing in artwork by artists with disabilities. Many of the artists have experienced a newfound sense of confidence & increased self-esteem. The gallery has changed our community’s perception of artists with disabilities by showing that artistic talent is not affected by disability. Word is spreading… people visit the gallery to appreciate talented art, not necessarily because the art was created by artists with disabilities. At 1410 Main Street, Over-The-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH. More info @ 513.241.2600, jbaumgartner@cilo.net, & www.artbeyondboundaries.com, & www.cilo.net.
Mario Abney's Quintet @ Friday Jazz at the Hyatt [Friday 2 February @ 8:30-12 PM]: "The best working group in jazz today" returns to the Hyatt Hotel Jazz series. $10 cover; Free for Jazz Club Members; $5 for CCM & NKU students. At the Sungarten Room, Hyatt Hotel Cincinnati, 151 West 5th Street, Downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. $1 parking across street at 5th & Race. More info @ 513.579.1234, waltb31@fuse.net, & www.jazzincincy.com.
Essex Studios Winter Art Walk [Friday-Saturday 2-3 February @ 6-11 PM]: Awarded "best art walk in the city" by Cincinnati Magazine. Fight cabin fever & find art treasures for your home or office. 100+ studios will be open. Valet parking Friday night, plus ample free parking on both sides of the building. At Essex Studios, 2511 Essex Place @ East McMillian near I-71, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info @ 513.244.3375 www.essexstudios.com.
Courage Under Fire: The 1961 Burning of the Freedom Riders' Bus [Friday 2 February - Sunday 29 April]: This collection of photographs offers an opportunity for reflection on the roles of personal courage, violence, law enforcement & the press in the Freedom Rides of 1961. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati OH 45202. More info @ 513.333.7500, ETurner@nurfc.org, & www.freedomcenter.org.
5th Annual Gala Evening with the MUSEs & Silent Auction [Saturday 3 February: 6:30 PM reception, 8 PM concert]: Featured performer, Jazz Diva Suede hosts a private wine & cheese reception then entertains with singing & instrumental music. Silent Auction throughout. $45 for private reception & concert, $20 for concert only. Presented by MUSE Cincinnati Women's Choir. At St. John's United Unitarian Church, 320 Resor Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45220. More info @ 513.221.1118, muse@musechoir.org, & www.musechoir.org.
The Buzz Black Book Fair [Saturday 3 February @ 10 AM - 5 PM]: Enjoy a marketplace for books & art, children’s area, book signings, literary workshops, black authors, & storytelling. FREE & open to the public. At the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati OH 45202. More info @ 513.679.6000 , ETurner@nurfc.org, & www.freedomcenter.org.
The New School Open House [Sunday 4 February @ 2-4 PM]: Begun in 1970, The New School is a Montessori program for children ages 3-12. Full & half-day programs are available. Prospective parents & children are welcome. At The New School, 3 Burton Woods Lane in the Mitchell Mansion, North Avondale, Cincinnati, OH 45229. More info @ 513.281.7999, barbara.gray@thenewschool.cc, & www.thenewschool.cc.
Human Rights Traveling Film Festival [Monday-Thursday 5-8 February @ 7 PM]: Four powerful documentaries focusing on human rights violations around the world. Free. Sponsored by Student Activities & Leadership Development. At Mainstreet Cinema Tangeman University Center, University of Cincinnati, 45220. More info @ 513.556.6115, ahoo.tabatabai@uc.edu, & http://hrw.org/iff/2006/traveling/titles.html#17.
Ÿ Black Gold [Monday 5 February @ 7 PM]: Multinational coffee companies rule an $80 billion coffee industry, the world's most valuable trading commodity after oil. But the price paid to coffee farmers is so low that many are forced to abandon their fields. Nowhere is this paradox more evident than Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee. Tadesse Meskela is on a 1-man mission to save his coffee cooperative’s 75,000 struggling farmers from bankruptcy, as they try to harvest some of the highest quality coffee beans in the world. Traveling the world, he tries to find buyers who will pay a fair price. Official Selection, Sundance Film Festival 2006. (Directed by Nick Francis & Marc Francis; UK; 2006; 78 min; in Amharic, Oromiffa, & English with English subtitles.)
Ÿ The Camden 28 [Tuesday 6 February @ 7 PM]: How far would you go to stop a war? On 22 August 1971, 28 men & women in Camden, NJ, known as the “Catholic Left” carried out a powerful act of nonviolent civil disobedience against US involvement in the Vietnam War, including breaking into draft board offices to remove & destroy government records that identified men available for military service. Their actions were aimed at showing their belief that killing - even in war - was morally indefensible, especially as war’s greatest impact is on America’s most vulnerable populations. The film depicts “one of the great trials of the 20th century.” Winner of Jury Prize & Audience Award for Best Documentary, Philadelphia Film Festival 2006. (Directed by Anthony Giacchino; USA; 2006; 82 min; in English.)
Ÿ Total Denial [Wednesday 7 February @ 7 PM]: The inspiring story of 15 villagers from the Burma jungles who sue two oil giants - UNOCAL & TOTAL - for human-rights abuse. For 5 years, the director collected accounts from Burmese villagers of forced labor, village relocation, rape, & murder linked with the Yadana pipeline construction. (Directed by Milena Kaneva; Bulgaria/Italy; 2006, 65 min; in English, Karen, & Burmese with English subtitles.)
Ÿ Winter In Baghdad (Invierno en Bagdad) [Thursday 8 February @ 7 PM]: Filmmaker Javier Corcuera brings his gift of storytelling to this beautifully crafted film, allowing viewers to integrate the political with the personal in the tragedy of Iraq that has emerged since the war began in March 2003. Corcuera spent months in Baghdad in the winter of 2004 interviewing Iraqi families who were trying to continue daily life despite constant violence, black outs, & lack of basic necessities. As beautiful visually as it is deeply emotional. Winner Best Documentary at the 2005 Los Angeles Film Festival. (Directed by Javier Corcuera; Spain; 2005; 78 min; in Arabic with English subtitles.)
A Cincinnati Community Update [Monday 5 February @ 7:30 PM]: Rev. Damon Lynch III, senior Pastor of the New Prospect Baptist Church, community activist, & former President of Cincinnati Black United Front, will present his views on the current situation in the community. Rev. Lynch has received many awards & recognition for his work in the community & speaks with a deep understanding of the issues involved, at the next meeting of the Neighbor to Neighbor organization for residents of Pleasant Ridge, Kennedy Heights, Silverton, & other nearby neighborhoods. At the Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church, 5950 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45213. More info @ GRSnouffer@cinci.rr.com.
Reconnect Kids With Nature [Tuesday 6 February @ 6:30 PM]: Leave No Child Inside of Greater Cincinnati presents a lecture & booksigning by Richard Louv, internationally acclaimed author of "Last Child in the Woods: Saving our children from nature-deficit disorder." Louv will speak about the growing disconnect between children & nature, & the potential negative impacts this disconnect has on their physical, emotional & mental development. There will be a local expert panel discussion & an information fair highlighting local areas & ways for children to play outside. Light refreshments. Admission for the lecture: $8/person ($10 at the door); $5/person for groups of 10 or more. Childcare is $5/child (must preregister). Patron support for $50 includes admission for 2 & a hard bound copy of "Last Child in the Woods." At Crossroads Community Church, 3500 Madison Road @ Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209. Doors open at 5 PM. More info & RSVP @ 513.965.4899 & www.LNCIgc.org.
Is the Atlantic Getting Wider? [Tuesday 6 February: Cocktails @ 6:30 PM; Dinner @ 7:15 PM; Program @ 8:15 PM]: The Honorable Andrew Seaton, HM Consul General, Chicago, will lead a discussion on the relations between the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. Andrew Seaton is a graduate of the University of Leeds & Beijing University. He joined the British Foreign Office in 1977 & has served in several capacities: 2nd Secretary at The British Embassy in Dakar Senegal; Trade Commissioner in Hong Kong; Deputy Consul General & Trade Counselor in Hong Kong, among others. Black Tie. Presented by English Speaking Union, Global Center of Greater Cincinnati. At the Queen City Club, 331 East 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. RSVP to Dolly Kohls @ 513.861.3150. More info @ wacgc@globalcincinnati.org.
Leapin Lizard Gallery Grand Opening [Friday 9 February @ 6-10 PM]: As Covington experiences its art renaissance, Leapin Lizard Gallery celebrates its grand opening with "Fine art, functional works & frivolities." One-of-a-kind clocks & hand-blown glass, outdoor sculpture, unique furnishings, & a huge range of gifts both practical & fanciful. Featuring new work by: Diane Komater (wire sculpture), Ramsey Ford & Greg Kornbluh (narrative graphics), Lizz Godfroy (mixed media paintings & collage), Greg Kandis (paintings), plus work by over 150 national & regional artists. Enjoy live rhythm & blues by II Juicy & Fathead Davis, fantastic canapés by Jean-Robert's PhoParis, spiced hot chocolate by MainStrasse's Bean Haus, & a renovation slideshow presentation. Celebrate what 9 months of renovations have delivered: the 1880's Methodist Church at 8th & Main in MainStrasse has been converted to an industrial-looking loft-style gallery. At Leapin Lizard Gallery, 726 Main Street, MainStrasse, Covington, KY 41011. More info @ 859.581.2728, leapinlizz@mac.com, & www.leapinlizardgallery.com
Ongoing Tri-State Treasures
Italian American Film Festival [Wednesdays thru 25 April @ 7:30 PM]: Sante Matteo, Prof. & Coordinator of Italian Studies in the Department of French & Italian @ Miami University presents his Annual Spring Semester Italian American Film Festival. Free & open to the public. Feb. 7: Marty (1955), Delbert Mann; Feb. 14: Mean Streets (1973), Martin Scorsese; Feb. 21: Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956), Robert Wise; Feb. 28: Rocky II (1979), Sylvester Stallone; Mar. 7: Cobra (1925) with Rudolph Valentino; Kiss Me, Guido (1997), Tony Vitale; Mar. 21: Robin & the Seven Hoods (1964), Gordon Douglas, with Frank Sinatra & the Rat Pack; Mar. 28: Saturday Night Fever (1977), John Badham; Apr. 4: Scarface (1932), Howard Hawks; Apr. 11: The Godfather (1972), Francis Ford Coppola; Apr. 18: Mafia! (1998), Jim Abrahams; The Sopranos, 1st TV series episode; Apr. 25: The Sopranos, episodes from the TV series. In Room 46 Culler Hall, Miami University, Oxford OH 45056. More info @ 513.529.5932, matteos@muohio.edu.
Observatory University - "Galaxies & Cosmology" [2nd & 4th Sundays thru 27 May @ 7-9 PM]: Are you fascinated by our Universe? Or are you teaching Astronomy? Join Richard Hamilton, Cincinnati Observatory Center Staff Scientist & Xavier University Visiting Professor to learn how the Universe works. Observatory University offers college-level astronomy courses for inquisitive members of the general public, amateur astronomers, & science educators (credit available through Xavier University). Some basic algebra required, but all concepts used will be reviewed in class. Included are lab sessions & optional observing opportunities using the historic telescopes. Take a mind-bending trip through time & space. Begin by exploring our Milky Way Galaxy with its amazing spiral arms lit by billions of stars & learn what beast lies at its heart. Then visit some of the oldest & oddest objects dwelling at the very edges of the universe. How could Einstein’s simple equation E=MC2 warp the very fabric of time & space? Finish with an introduction to String Theory. Tuition: $150 for general public, high school students (non-credit), Friends of the Observatory members, & Professional Development Unit; $300 for 1 graduate credit hour & high school students for undergraduate credit (ask your school about financial support). Tuition includes 1-year individual new or renewal membership to the Cincinnati Observatory Center. Future classes: “Planetary Systems; Our Own & Beyond,” “Mathematics In Astronomy,” & “Physics Of Astronomy.” At Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati, OH 45208. Register with Nancy Downing @ 513.745.3477. More info @ 513.321.5186, Observatory@fuse.net, & www.cincinnatiobservatory.org.
Must I Quit My Job To Be Happy? [thru Thursday 1 February @ 7-9 PM]: Five secrets for being happier at work with Polly Giblin, Life Coach. $75 for this 1st series, $120 when repeated. Reservations required. At Creative Catalysts, Studio #231, Essex Studios Complex. More info from Polly @ 513.305.0401 or from 513.368.1994 & www.creativecatalysts.net.
Be More Creative in 2007 [Tuesdays 6 & 27 February]: What do you want to create in your life? Committed & fun group coaching with Marion Corbin-Mayer, MA/RMT. $25 per session, $80 for series of 4 sessions. Ongoing group, join any time. Space limited to 8. Reservations required. At Creative Catalysts, #231 in the Essex Studios, Cincinnati, OH. More info @ 513.368.1994 & www.creativecatalysts.net.
Media Production 101 [Fridays thru 4 May @ Noon-2:30 PM]: Media class for undergraduate college credit; this foundation course introduces students to the fundamentals of media arts & visual literacy – light, color, composition, perspective, time, motion, sound. The course covers all the basic production techniques including scripting, lighting, shooting, producing, editing, & directing. Technical operation & understanding of all portable production & editing equipment are stressed. Students apply their skills in individual production assignments & through the creation of a larger group project. Projects will we evaluated by the class & aired on Media Bridges' Cable Access Channels. 3 college credits. For credit: $840; audit: free. Sponsored by Media Bridges Education Department & Chatfield College. 1100 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info from Ronda Tuggle @ 513.921.9856 & ronda.tuggle@chatfield.edu or Sara Mahle @ 513.651.4171 x11 & sara@mediabridges.org.
Class in Garage Band [Fridays thru 9 February @ 3-5 PM]: This program provides participants with the basic techniques necessary to create, arrange, & mix their own music for use in video productions or music demos. Using Macintosh computers & Garage Band, participants will learn the basics of how to build a song from samples, then mix it down for output to files compatible to CD, video, or the web. Presented by Media Bridges. Classes are free; classes build on each other, so attendance to all is required. At Media Bridges, 1100 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.651.4171 & sara@mediabridges.org.
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Tri-State Treasures is compiled by James Kesner.
Roxanne Qualls : come to sustainable design event.
roxanne writes:
Dear Friend:
Northern Kentucky University’s Institute for Public Leadership & Public Affairs and the
University of Cincinnati’s School of Planning are pleased to present three nationally recognized
leaders in sustainable, high performance design. Our community, country and world face the threat of increasing greenhouse gas emissions, global climate change, and habitat destruction with their attendant
devastating environmental impacts. Our children and citizens confront skyrocketing obesity and related disease rates exacerbated by living in communities that discourage walking and outdoor activities by virtue of their planning and design. Moreover, taxpayers confront billions of dollars in public investments to manage the “run off” from our developments. LEED–ND (Leadership in Environmental and Energy Demand for Neighborhood Development), high performance right-of way design and construction, and
smart codes are three ways we can respond to the challenges we face to our future. Planning and designing cities, neighborhoods and streets that reflect dense, mixed uses and mixed housing types, are pedestrian friendly, and transient convenient; managing our streets and public right-of-ways to reduce environmental
pollution and ameliorate environmental problems while creating green public assets; and, putting in place the local codes and regulations that encourage and support these efforts are fundamental to creating a sustainable future.
Many times the response to our global environmental challenges is one of pessimism. However, the three speakers in this series offer each of us a vision and a means by which to Build a Future through Sustainable Urbanism and Green Design.
...
Roxanne
Roxanne Qualls
Visiting Professor and Director of
Public Leadership Initiatives
Founders Hall 323
Northern Kentucky University
Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
w:859.572.5959
c:513.404.7263
quallsr1@nku.edu
Wednesday 14 Feb, Public Lecture $25 5-6:30 pm Carnegie Arts Centeer, Covington KY
followed by a presentation at DAAP for professionals and student designers and planners.
Ceasefire cincinnati: events for Feb.
(this is the group trying to do something about the shootings in our city. ellen.)
Dear CeaseFire Cincinnati Supporters,
With the month of February soon approaching, we want to invite you to the community events that we have planned for the upcoming weeks. In the attached letter you will find information about the following:
· Vigil to Honor the Memory of Phil Bates - Feb. 1st at 6:00 PM. We will meet in the lobby of the Belvedere Condominiums, located at the corner of Clinton Springs and Reading Road.
· “Show Me What You Got Open Mic Night” – Feb. 16th at 7:00 PM at Abundant Life Christian Church, 946 Dana Avenue. This event will offer young people a chance to showcase their talents and to spread the message of nonviolence.
· CeaseFire Cincinnati Advisory Meeting – Feb. 26th at 6:00 PM at the Urban League, 3458 Reading. Monthly advisory meetings serve as an opportunity to update community members on the work of CeaseFire and to solicit their ideas and opinions on reducing gun violence in Avondale.
As always, we will work to let you know of responses to every shooting that results in injury and takes place in Avondale. We appreciate all of your support and interest and hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
The CeaseFire Cincinnati Steering Committee
(513) 675 - 4102
Section Three: Articles
Contents:
- Jeanette Raichyk on why Duke Energy seems to suddenly be pro-environment
- Prof. Evan Bukey on Jim Webb
- Ohio/ Election staff convicted in recount rig
- Dr. Tom Firor sends in “1984” alarm re judges
Has Duke Energy gone Green...Really?
After the State of the Union address, the Tab le reported wonderful post-mortem by Jim Webb, new Sen. from... VA? Prof. Evan Bukey (Walnut Hills ‘58) salon Weekly lurker, answers:
Jeanette R., faithful Weekly lurker AEA co-chair and frequent Weekly respondent answers:
Because Duke has plans to build another nuke! They are making overtures for public approval of their image as environmentally concerned -- including phony homage to alternate energy -- but our inside information is that they already are moving forward with plans to do another nuke. Looks like they think we can be herded into going along.
Instead of conservation and responsibility for our choices in energy usage, they are going to twist arms with a bogus *choice* between global warming and nuclear waste. 'Pay no attention to the choices behind the curtain, global warming and nuclear power are your options'
Jeanette
this article is that it came from a Texas newspaper. Seems like it
“Jim Webb for President!”
Evan
Karen vossler sends in this:
Ohio/ Election staff convicted in recount rig
Karen says:
“Closing the barn door after the horse gets out? The funny thing about
should be important enough to put on the news here (it REALLY is!) but
the news here is primarily about fires, shootings, police chases, tv
idols and weather panic....mixed with commercials.”
Karen
Read the article at link below:
http://politics.netscape.com/story/2007/01/24/election-staff-convicted-in-recount-rig
(ellen’s note: the link below is to a series of blog responses to the article. I couldn’t find the text of the original story from the Houston paper. Somebody track this down? )
- Dr. Tom Firor sends in “1984” alarm re judges
Just in case you haven’t heard about this, the Bush administration, via Herr Gonzalez, has jerry rigged the judge appointee system, putting Bush supporters in position while quietly firing those who potentially over see the prosecution of Bush et al. This ability is due to a patriot act clause that went into effect in March. You might want to pass this link on to your email pals.
1984 took almost 20 year to get here in force.
What we can do about it: Write you congress people. Write them with very strongly worded lists of what needs to be stopped.
Have a good weekend.
Dt
http://www.realcities.com/mld/krwashington/16555903.htm
Section Four: Books/Magazines/Reviews
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Judy Cirillo brought in a juicy periodical on Nutrition , and another one from Indians in Maine. She promisses to review them for our Books section. Go Judy!
Vivien Schapera highly recomends The Diamond Cutter by Michael Roach, the first American to win the prestigious Geshe degree in Tibetan Buddhism. About how to make money, of all things!
(I keep a file on my PalmPilot of books recommended by other people. It’s one of the greatest reasons to have a palm pilot! From my ever-lengthening list...)
Kitchen Table Wisdom by Remen
autobiography of malcolm x
the Time of our singing by Richard Powers
Sink or Swarm by ? recommended by Alan Bern
fabulous tales of walking around in foreign places, one on Brittain, one on Australia, etc. by Bill Bryson
Break through pain by Shinzin Young (I know this guy’s meditation book. Excellent! ellen)
The Lloyd House Salon (usually about 12 people) Meets on WEDNESDAYS at 5:45,
EVERY Wednesday, 52 WEEKS/YEAR come hell or high water, as my mother used to say.
We of the Lloyd House Salon gather in a spirit of
respect, sympathy and compassion for one another
in order to exchange ideas for our mutual pleasure and enlightenment.
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Our Salon blog is a promising interactive site: http:lloydhouse.blogspot.com
Also, we have an Interactive Yahoo Salon group, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LloydHouseSalon
For Pot Luck procedures including food suggestions, mission and history visit
http://home.fuse.net/ellenbierhorst/Potluck.html .
You are invited also to visit the Lloyd House website: http://www.lloydhouse.com
> To unsubscribe from the Lloyd House Potluck Salon list, send a REPLY message
> to me and in the SUBJECT line type in "unsub potluck #". In the place of #
> type in the numeral that follows the subject line of my Weekly email. It
> will be 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7. This tells me which sub-list your name is on so I can
> delete it. Thanks! ellen bierhorst
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