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The Lloyd House Wednesday Night Salon WEEKLY
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SECTION ONE: TABLE NOTES
Around the Table: Alan, Mr G (behind Alan), Lauren, Vlasta, David, Viddle, Brooke, Bob
Around the Table: Alan, Mr G (behind Alan), Lauren, Vlasta, David, Viddle, Brooke, Bob
At the Table: Gordon Maham, Lauren Hanisian, Ellen Bierhorst, David Rosenberg, Vlasta Molak, Mr. G., Viddle, Brooke Audreyal, Alan Weiner, Bob McGonagle, Julia Yarden, Sophia Yarden.
David: Saw Janet Kalven at Farmer's market.She looks well.
Gordon: ... During WWII we had bases in Brazil. Some thought Germans would invad Brazil. ... Churchill wanted to get the US into the war.
Vlasta: Yugoslavia was bombed, the army dispersed. Germans put puppet governments in Serbia and Croatia. My father was in the Yugoslavian army; he escaped when Germans attacked.
Power Point PRESENTATION ON GAIA FOUNDATION
By Vlasta Molak
It is my "save the world" idea. Eliminate fossil fuels. Non renewable resources.
Sustainable development: term coined at earth summit in Rio De Janeiro in 1992.
We have been screwing the earth by exploiting the world around us, causing environmental problems. WE must stop the damage and reverse it.
Leonardo da Vinci predicted in 1492 the destruction of the world by rapacious human beings. There were only 150 million humans on the earth. Now 7 billion people. ...
The earth is a closed system.
Main sources of carbon dioxide emission: houses (heating and cooling) and transportation.
David: I heard half the greenhouse gasses are because of soil degradation.
Vlasta:
I am interested in the 7 neighborhoods: OTR, Pendleton, University Hgts, Clifton Hgts, West End, Mt. Auburn. The heart of Cinti. It has been ailing. Because of poor urban policies. Used to be 40,000 people living in OTR, now only 7k. 3k empty buildings. 1k homeless. 10k unused section 8 vouchers.
I believe people are capable of making good decisions when they are given good information. Do what you can where you are; don't wait for top down solutions.
Can we match houses with homeless people and give jobs to the unemployed.
Let's have homeless and unemployed people work to rehab the buildings in exchange for equity in the projects. The people who come to the free soup kitchens. WE can train them in construction trades.
Bob: the police arrested 30 "corner rats" from OTR just today.
Vlasta:
SEARCH: sustained environment and advanced renewal of Cincinnati's heart.
Phase I: corner Elder and Race, across from Findlay Mkt. 5 buildings owned by city. "Gaia Oasis". There is a central courtyard.
... 3CdC is like a leech sucking blood from the city. Their projects are all overpriced.
Ms. Anonymous: I asked the city to give prefered development status to Findlay. Owners are warehousing the buildings, just sitting on them. It turns out that the city owns those unused buildings. The findlay Mkt director was naïve at that time. The city didn't want the market to be developed. WE forced it.
... Then 3CDC was formed. (See http://www.3cdc.org/ andhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Center_City_Development_Corporation )
Pickford, the director of Find. Mkt. ...
The city is the biggest slumlord in the district....
Vlasta: they got millions of federal money to restore the area, but didn't use. Money disappeared.
Ms. Anonymous: then the fountain square debacle happened. Federated bailed on their end and left town.
(Ellen: it is hard for me to follow the presentation and Ms. Anonymous' input. Confusing. Lots of good info. Sorry)
Bob: the city and 3CDC wants to gentrify all the way up to McMillan st.
Vlasta: we want to get the poor residents to buy in.
We need to uncover the corruption; the development corp 3CDC is in bed with the city.
The city has a deficit because money that should go into the general fund goes to 3CDC. ...
Banks, OTR, and Business Central: the three areas of interest of 3CDC.
~ end of table notes ~
Hugs to all,
Ellen
David: Saw Janet Kalven at Farmer's market.She looks well.
Gordon: ... During WWII we had bases in Brazil. Some thought Germans would invad Brazil. ... Churchill wanted to get the US into the war.
Vlasta: Yugoslavia was bombed, the army dispersed. Germans put puppet governments in Serbia and Croatia. My father was in the Yugoslavian army; he escaped when Germans attacked.
Power Point PRESENTATION ON GAIA FOUNDATION
By Vlasta Molak
It is my "save the world" idea. Eliminate fossil fuels. Non renewable resources.
Sustainable development: term coined at earth summit in Rio De Janeiro in 1992.
We have been screwing the earth by exploiting the world around us, causing environmental problems. WE must stop the damage and reverse it.
Leonardo da Vinci predicted in 1492 the destruction of the world by rapacious human beings. There were only 150 million humans on the earth. Now 7 billion people. ...
The earth is a closed system.
Main sources of carbon dioxide emission: houses (heating and cooling) and transportation.
David: I heard half the greenhouse gasses are because of soil degradation.
Vlasta:
I am interested in the 7 neighborhoods: OTR, Pendleton, University Hgts, Clifton Hgts, West End, Mt. Auburn. The heart of Cinti. It has been ailing. Because of poor urban policies. Used to be 40,000 people living in OTR, now only 7k. 3k empty buildings. 1k homeless. 10k unused section 8 vouchers.
I believe people are capable of making good decisions when they are given good information. Do what you can where you are; don't wait for top down solutions.
Can we match houses with homeless people and give jobs to the unemployed.
Let's have homeless and unemployed people work to rehab the buildings in exchange for equity in the projects. The people who come to the free soup kitchens. WE can train them in construction trades.
Bob: the police arrested 30 "corner rats" from OTR just today.
Vlasta:
SEARCH: sustained environment and advanced renewal of Cincinnati's heart.
Phase I: corner Elder and Race, across from Findlay Mkt. 5 buildings owned by city. "Gaia Oasis". There is a central courtyard.
... 3CdC is like a leech sucking blood from the city. Their projects are all overpriced.
Ms. Anonymous: I asked the city to give prefered development status to Findlay. Owners are warehousing the buildings, just sitting on them. It turns out that the city owns those unused buildings. The findlay Mkt director was naïve at that time. The city didn't want the market to be developed. WE forced it.
... Then 3CDC was formed. (See http://www.3cdc.org/ andhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Center_City_Development_Corporation )
Pickford, the director of Find. Mkt. ...
The city is the biggest slumlord in the district....
Vlasta: they got millions of federal money to restore the area, but didn't use. Money disappeared.
Ms. Anonymous: then the fountain square debacle happened. Federated bailed on their end and left town.
(Ellen: it is hard for me to follow the presentation and Ms. Anonymous' input. Confusing. Lots of good info. Sorry)
Bob: the city and 3CDC wants to gentrify all the way up to McMillan st.
Vlasta: we want to get the poor residents to buy in.
We need to uncover the corruption; the development corp 3CDC is in bed with the city.
The city has a deficit because money that should go into the general fund goes to 3CDC. ...
Banks, OTR, and Business Central: the three areas of interest of 3CDC.
~ end of table notes ~
Hugs to all,
Ellen
SECTION TWO: ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES
Our Band "The Dial Tones"
Will be playing at Venice on Vine restaurant on Friday 8/27 from 5:30 – 6:30. Check them out. Then the next day they will play our Beach Party. Come! (see invitation below).
LLOYD HOUSE BEACH PARTY
Saturday 8/28 (weekend before Labor Day
weekend) 8:15 Live Band ! The fabulous "Dial Tones" with Mike and Karen Radeke
and "Jelly Roll". DANCING!
Cool Beach Attire and Silly Hats
We will have a sprinkler on the lawn
Bring food and drink. Donʼt have? Come anyway.
Tips for the band in a bucket that will be circulated with social pressure: $5- $10.
Band will start 8:30 - 10:30.
After that, bring your own instruments; open jam, karaoke, talent show....
3901 Clifton Ave Bring friends Park on Lafayette Ave Leave shoes in foyer No
Alcohol (itʼs a sober party) or man eating pets.
Park & Vine Events
Final Final Friday 8/27 opening
at 1109 Vine Street before we relocate to 1202 Main Street in late
September. Also, voting is underway for the 2010 Veggie Awards and
Park + Vine is nominated Favorite Vegan Storefront for the third time.
Polls close Aug. 31: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/veggieawards2010
If you have any questions, let me know. Meanwhile, thank you for your
continued support!
Breastfeeding in Public: Aug. 27
Breastfeeding in Public: Uncovering Human Nature in the Urban
Landscape by Ashley Skaggs Parker of Mud Goddess Photography opens 6
to 9 p.m. Aug. 27 at Park + Vine in conjunction with Final Friday and
the conclusion of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. In this
series, Ashley takes the relationship of the nursing mother and child
out into the street in an unexpected and challenging way. A childrens'
and family portraiture p…hotographer from Covington, Ashley
specializes in natural light photography, which gives her images have
an ethereal and whimsical quality. She is donating ten percent of all
photography sales from this show to Northern Kentucky Breastfeeding
Coalition. Through Sept. 30.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cincinnati-Stolen-Bike-Network/127546337292148#!/event.php?eid=118339421550706&ref=ts
Dan Korman
Park + Vine
1109 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-721-7275
www.parkandvine.com
Canvass for Driehaus, Fisher, and other Dem. Candidates THIS Saturday . Show up at the office at 11 am. This is the MOST effective way to help the campaign. So important to support the President's team. So important to elect Democrats to the leadership positions in Columbus because they will do the redistricting for the next decade! ellen
Dems. Campaign Office Open Now at Knowlton's Corner
4015 Hamilton Avenue, Northside (Knowlton's Corner) formerly Shoetopia location. Right at the corner of Blue Rock. (Across the st. from old Crazy Ladies' Bookstore)
After the Grand Opening last week we hope to have regular hours from 1 PM to 9 PM, Monday through Saturday. Right now, we don't have the phones set up so we're using Scott's number 614-477-6835 as the "office number." Our biggest need right now is to get volunteers to staff the office, so we have to call lots of people to get them to come by and sign up.
Thanks for your interest,
Mary-Pat Hester
Want to do a terrific service? Stop in the HQ at Knowlton's Corner between 1 and 8 pm, help them make calls. Fun and important. Ellen
ALSO
We will be having phone banking here at the Lloyd House (3901 Clifton Ave. 45220) after the Salon for 45 minutes starting next week. Come to the Salon pot luck at 5:45, or just come at 7:30 for phone banking. Bring your cell phone. There will be call lists and scripts. Ellen
Michael Scheurer Art Opening and Show
Avant guard collage art. (Probably will be weird and wonderful. Ellen)
Aug 27, Friday.
At the "Clay St. Press"
(Time? Probably about 6-9, but call if you are interested.ellen)
1312 Clay St
In Over the Rhine
Telephone, (513) 241-3232
e-mail: mpginc@iac.net <mailto:mpginc@iac.net>
http://www.patsfallgraphics.com/pages/aboutus.html
Good Help Booking Air Tickets
I usually book air tickets online using Kayak or one of those sites. I hate doing it. This week I was at the library branch on Ludlow and Ormond and walked by Brown Travel Agency (next to the post office) and stopped in. For no extra charge Suzanne Sanchez took all my information (when I wanted to fly, what leeway I had re. times, could I fly from Dayton, etc. etc.) and the next day she had my perfect flight (Denver for $302 from CVG at thanksgiving!) , I gave her my credit card info and she booked it. What a wonderful experience! She can also get you hotel rooms (that's where she makes her money) and rental cars and anything else. Give it a try:
Brown Travel 513 731 3369
SSanchez@browntoursandtravel.com
Yoga at the Lloyd House
Free open practice session, all levels, led by Nina Tolley will resume Wednesday Sept 22 at 9:30 – 11:00. Weekly. Questions? Call Nina: 281-2515
LLOYD HOUSE BEACH PARTY
Saturday 8/28 (weekend before Labor Day
weekend) 8:15 Live Band ! The fabulous "Dial Tones" with Mike and Karen Radeke
and "Jelly Roll". DANCING!
Cool Beach Attire and Silly Hats
We will have a sprinkler on the lawn
Bring food and drink. Donʼt have? Come anyway.
Tips for the band in a bucket that will be circulated with social pressure: $5- $10.
Band will start 8:30 - 10:30.
After that, bring your own instruments; open jam, karaoke, talent show....
3901 Clifton Ave Bring friends Park on Lafayette Ave Leave shoes in foyer No
Alcohol (itʼs a sober party) or man eating pets.
Salonista Dan Hershey Ph.D., age 79, passed away August 19, 2010 beloved husband of the late Barbara Hershey, devoted father of Michael (Amy) Hershey and Andrea (Jeff) Buehler, dear brother of Sol (Connie) Hersh of N.Y., loving grandfather of Alayna and Keegan Hershey, Sarah Reiners, Madeline and Ellie Buehler. Services Weil Funeral Home, 8350 Cornell Road, Tuesday, August 24 at 3:30PM. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
There is now a "Play me I'm yours" piano at the CCAC (Clifton Cultural Arts Center) (old Clifton School on Clifton Ave at Woolper, by the fountain) by the entrance on McAlpin Ave. Sponsored by the Cincinnati Public Radio, pianos all over town. Go up and play!
This coupon is worth $5. Print out and bring to the store.
Cool Summer Stuff at Park + Vine
(Eco Friendly Grocery etc. ~ Corner Central Pkwy and Vine street in OTR)
Following is a list of upcoming events at Park + Vine. An American
Sign Language interpreter is available upon request for store events.
If you have questions, let us know
Thank you for your support
UPCOMING EVENTS
Park + Vine at Northside Farmers' Market: through Oct. 13
Look for supplies–and vegan baked goods from Grateful Grahams and
Sweet Peace Bakery–from Park + Vine alongside locally-grown produce,
handcrafted products, music and art, "green" experts, bread, plants,
soap and ready-to-eat food at the Northside Farmers' Market 4 to 7:30
p.m. every Wednesday through Oct. 13 at Hoffner Park, 4104 Hamilton
Avenue, Northside.
August Ice Cream Special
It's hot out there. The average August high is 87°F around these
parts. Chill out and take $1 off a pint of coconut, hemp or soy milk
ice cream in August at Park + Vine. Indulge in a variety of dairy-free
flavors from Luna & Larry's Coconut Bliss, Tempt Hempmilk and Turtle
Mountain.
Homemade Salsas with Green Eats: Aug. 28
With an abundant supply of fresh tomatoes, peppers and corn, learn new
ways to make delectable salsas 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 at
Park + Vine. Join Chef Krishna of Green Eats as she shows you how to
make homemade salsas using the summer's bounty. Recipes include
roasted tomato, roasted pepper and garlic, and black bean and corn
salsas. Registration is $20 per person and includes food samples,
recipes and educational materials. Space is limited to 20 seats.
Students receive a Park + Vine discount after the class. RSVP
513-885-2822 or krishna@localgreeneats.com before Aug. 26.
Cloth Diapering Cuteness: Sept. 5
Park + Vine hosts an informal class on all aspects of cloth diapering
the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. One of our in-house mamas,
Elizabeth Whitton, tailors each discussion to the specific questions
of present parents. Afterward, browse the best selection of cloth
diapers in Cincinnati and take advantage of Park + Vine's package
discounts. Pick up our new Cloth Diapering Guide, designed by the
awesome Chris Heckman, while you're at it!
Celebrate Celeriac Five Ways: Sept. 25
Join Melt owner Lisa Kagen and chef Melissa Fairmount for a cooking
class on preparing Celeriac (celery root) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 25 at Park + Vine. Those attending will observe prep techniques,
find out where to purchase products, and learn how to transform this
versatile vegetable five delicious vegan ways. Recipes and ample
servings included. Registration is $25 and limited to 25 people. RSVP
info@parkandvine.com or 513-721-7275 before Sept. 23.
Park + Vine at the World Peace & Yoga Jubilee: Oct. 21-24
Join Park + Vine and other eco-minded folks at the World Peace & Yoga
Jubilee Oct. 21-24 at the Grailville Retreat Center in Loveland, just
outside Cincinnati. This weekend-long conference features yoga
teachers, musicians, authors, artists and chefs unfolding the path to
world peace.
--
Dan Korman
Park + Vine
1109 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-721-7275
www.parkandvine.com
10-7 Monday-Saturday + 11-5 Sunday
Advertisement: Try the Alexander Technique
FREE Alexander Technique Practice session every Sunday 3:30 – 4:30 at the Lloyd House. Open to all.
Ellen Bierhorst Ph.D. ~ Alexander Technique ~ http://www.lloydhouse.com ~ 513 221 1289 ~Cincinnati
I am having a blast here in my first year of teaching the Alexander Technique! Unbelievably, a full calendar since the launch of my practice in late June 2009. This winter I was having so much demand for my lessons that I had to stop advertising and ask some well-progressing students to drop back to twice a month instead of weekly lessons.
Fantastic fee deal (limited time only): First lesson free; second through 4th lessons only $10. After that, only $50/lesson if you buy a package of 4 at a time, prepaid. * The "real fee" is $78 per lesson. I am interested in "turning on" as many people as possible to this wonderful learning. Good for pain, for performance improvement in the arts, atheltics, ... And finally, good for personal development. It has definite geriatric benefit as well.
You can read about my own experiences and find links to other sites here:
http://www.lloydhouse.com
Call and make an appointment or to discuss it with me. 513 221 1289.
........
* However, it is my commitment to adjust fees for anyone truly wanting lessons who cannot afford even this modest fee. Try it and see. Ellen
FIRST FRIDAY POETRY READING
AQUARIUS & OM CAFE
329 Ludlow Avenue (across from Esquire Theatre) Cincinnati
POETRY READING ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 7:30 PM
VICKIE CIMPRICH
BARBARA GUTTING
POETRY READING ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 1, 7:30 PM
MARY ANNE REESE
GWYNETH STEWART
If a nightingale sings with her breast against a thorn, why not we?
Susan Gilbert Dickinson to Emily Dickinson in 1861
Ecological Retreat Sept 17-19 near Hillsboro, Oh (45 min?)
Bill Cahalan is a friend of mine. I recommend this. Ellen
LIVING WITH ECOLOGICAL VISION
A retreat
We live in a time when Earth's life is unraveling, spurred on by our ever-growing economy and ecologically blind culture. But increasingly people are waking up to the beauty and complexity of nature, creating new ways of living which harmonize with nature's wisdom.
In our retreat at beautiful Highlands Nature Sanctuary, we will seek to be part of this awakening by exploring an ecological way of seeing. Drawing on the science of ecology, we will reflect on Earth's cycles and rhythms to help understand our global crisis. This knowledge, integrated with native, Quaker and Buddhist perspectives, will then help us see reality with new eyes, becoming sensuous participants rather than mere observers. We find ourselves within nature as living body or system, rather than viewing it as outside of ourselves, mere resource or scenery.
Friday evening we share our intentions for the retreat, and get oriented to the local landscape and retreat plan. Saturday morning we take part in a guided experience and hear two presentations to prepare for an experiential focus the rest of our time. Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning each person walks on a silent, solitary journey into the local woodlands. On these walks we practice sensing relationships and patterns more than things, opening to immersion in places and beings we resonate with. Returning to a sharing circle, we harvest our experiences by means of talking and writing.
Come enjoy this late summer weekend in Highlands' marvelous woods, streams and landscapes. Sample understandings and practices which may help ground and guide your day to day living as you face both everyday stresses and new global challenges.
Dates: September 17 – 19, 2010.
Times: Friday 8:00 PM (arrive any time after 5) to Sunday 2:00 PM.
Meals: 3 meals Saturday & 2 meals Sunday are provided.
Lodging: Beechcliff Lodge (see photos at www.highlandssanctuary.org/lodging).
Cost: $160.00 covers all. Check due by Sept. 10. Limited to 10 participants (5 rooms).
Questions: Contact Bill Cahalan at 513-251-2558 or awakentoearth@gmail.org.
To register: Mail check, name, phone # and email to Bill at 601 Enright Ave.
Cincinnati OH 45205.
Facilitators:
Bill Cahalan-- is a psychotherapist, organic gardener, and local food activist who loves wandering in wild places and has worked to preserve and restore them. Since 1983 he has helped people, at retreats and in therapy, to ground their lives in the natural world.
Craig Goodworth -- is an artist/writer and a pilgrim from the desert, having lived in various places in the American Southwest. His graduate work as well as his practice have involved the relationship between art, nature, spirituality and sustainable community.
Debbie Miller-- is a longtime volunteer retreat organizer and nature guide at the Sanctuary. She is our liaison with this unique place, and will prepare meals and help with logistics.
Lloyd House: Will be vacant and available again come 1/1/11
Third floor two room suite, has own bathroom. Monthly house dues: $460 includes all utilities plus high speed wireless internet. Kitchen shared with two others. Wonderful space! Please call Ellen: (513) 221 1289 Available June 23 to Sept 15.
Must be rock solid financially, over 25, non smoker, homo sapiens only.
Very jolly, juicy multicultural household in Victorian Castle. See www.lloydhouse.com
ARTICLES AND LETTERS
- Bentley Davis on the Ohio Treasurer Race: Vote for Boyce, Democrat
- Driehaus Meeting at Lloyd House
- Mosque near Ground Zero issue
- Think you can't get Health Insurance? Yes You Can! Thanks to the reform bill...
- Barbara Venn sends in good Vanity Fair article on Washington Lobbyists. Link below.
- News links on Washington, from Atia Huff:
- 1. http://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions
- 2. http://mediamatters.org/ (this one is a watch on the Right Wing press)
- 3. http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/ (This one looks like general political news with Progressive bent.)
Our Ohio District I U.S. Congress Representative Steve Driehaus came to the Lloyd House Monday 23 Aug. greeted by a small but engaged group. Below, my hasty notes. Steve appeared well informed, enthusiastic, and intelligent.
Steve Driehaus: ... Brent Spence Bridge, I have worked for fed. funding. 7% of the US GDP crosses that bridge.
Jim Oberstar, WI, DEM chairman Transportation comm.
just visited here at my initiative.
He left believing it is one of the top 5 projects in the US.
Freight yards, congestion. I am working on fed. money for that as well.
People in Cinti have no idea what it costs them to have a do-nothing like Steve Chabot representing them.
Cinti is at the core of interconnectivity of river, rail, highway, air transportation.
Health and vitality of neighborhoods. Chabot never held a single hearing on the housing crisis as it unfolded. As a state legislator I had (a lot of work). Federal regulations control housing crisis...
... Mortgage backed securities.
Credit default swaps...
incentives for the banks to make poor risk loans. This was enabled by the deregulation of these instruments.
Wall St reform bill now regulates those entities; creates the CFPB (consumer financial protection bureau). New entity.
Polls show it is a tight race.
Get out the vote.
raise money.
This is a dog fight. Never been in such a political environment.
Can't have a conversation and agree upon fact. People coming forward with wrong facts. this is scary.
We now get our information from selective sources; we choose who to listen to. It used to be that a newspaper had to check facts. Now newspapers are dying.
Firooz: the Dem party has failed to challenge as a party. re. the mosque issue.
The neo conservatives want to support Petraeus and wining in Afgan, ... their positions undermines that.
Howard T: debates
S: I'd like more debates; Chabot wants fewer.
Howard t: I want the campus political groups to have a debate.
S: I'd love to do one at UC. Also at XU.
WCPO ch. 9: is doing one; at SCPA.
Love to do debates. The more time I can spend on the same stage with Steve Chabot the happier I am.
(why are you a Dem?)
My dad ran in '68 as a Dem in the congressional race against Clancy. Dem party stood for working class households; supported FDR; supporting everyday folks. Catholic. The church, big on social justice, rights of labor to organize. Affordable health care. Support for imm. reform. Death penalty. Serving the poor. The issue of abortion is the only issue where not consistent with Dem.
Many Catholic voters lost over this issue. Catholics can say "I am pro life" and then excuse themselves from all the other teachings of the church.
My job is great; I get to represent conservatives Catholic , liberals, African Americans, Jews, ... pockets of all kinds of different people. My job is to rep. all of them. For far too long many of those were not represented. I can appreciate and respect their views.
I grew up in the most conservative part of this district.
Firooz: why is our party losing even the Jewish vote?
Republican Jews has more than doubled.
S: separate the strong Zionist Jews (they have worried about the president's policy re. peace process) ...
F: since Reagan began his campaign in the south ... undertones of racism... So it is scary that the Jewish voters are going as much as they are towards the Republicans. Is it anti Obama?
This "mosque" issue , a football.
S: one in five Americans think Obama is a Muslim.
Howard: what kind of support letter would you love to read in the Enquirer.
S: Remember from where we came. The Republican policies led to the worst recession ... The Stimulus Package probably saved us from another depression.
GM and Chrysler are operating 24-7. Thriving. That was the auto bail out.
Phyl Wiley:
I commend you on your efforts... the health care bill... courage... I support you. If you walk thru the components of the bill my constituents support them: prohibition of pre existing conditions? Closing the donut hole?
... Abortion is my favorite. People imagine that abortion is going to be paid for. It is not. Executive order. People imagine that executive order is toothless. It is not.
Firooz: how can we get these house parties to be more successful?
Aaron: we sent 150 paper invitations.
...
Firooz: What else can we do?
S: contributions. I have to raise $2 million. I spend most of my time making phone calls asking for contribution.
In 2008 we id'd so many voters! If we can get them to vote... As many as possible before election day. Vote early. Respond in the media.
If the house of reps switches hands we would be in a world of hurt for this president. I don't think it will.
Firooz: call your office and ask what can we do?
Sean: talk to voters. Canvassing. This Sat, national day of action. Canvassing. 5000 doors here in Ham Co.
Phone banking from our office every day of the week
Host a neighborhood meeting.
Office work .
S: even if you don't want to do that, but would be willing to walk your own street to knock on Dem doors. We can give you the lists.
CAll 541 4252.
Ask for your block; talking points script.
Fisher campaign, has raised far less money than Portman. Media advertising.
Voter turn out is critical!
Emphasize that the president needs his Democratic team.
Bentley Davis' updates on the political scene... Bentley rocks! Best politics expert I've met. Ellen
here are some thoughts on the Ohio treasurer's race.
First of all, the treasurer isn't part of the reapportionment board (the people who draw district lines). Those members are the secretary of state, auditor, governor, and someone from the house and senate. That being said, it is still an important race. The treasurer invests Ohio's money. The office also invests smaller amounts in businesses. So, under Boyce, there has been investment in small local businesses. He has also saved the state significant money through his investments. Finally, he has made financial education a cornerstone of his tenure thus far. He has had his office give countless talks/seminars on being smart with one's money. This includes fundamentals like avoiding sub-prime lenders and the like to retirement planning and elder care to kids and money. This kind of outreach is invaluable.
Additionally, I just like Boyce as a person. His story is compelling and he understands people.
The other thing to think about is the treasurer's office is often a stepping stone to other offices (as is almost every political office). For example, Blackwell was treasurer before becoming secretary of state and then running for governor. Mandel is a young (32) conservative state representative looking to advance his career. He has an A rating from the NRA and a 100% rating with the Chamber of Commerce. He has spoken to COAST (who loved him) and the national CPAC -- a highly influential conservative PAC.
I hope this helps. Please feel free to ask more questions anytime. That way, I have a better idea as to what you and the other salonistas are interested in knowing.
Best,
Bentley
NY Times Op-Ed Piece opposing the Mosque near Ground Zero
Islam in Two Americas
By ROSS DOUTHAT <http://topics.nytimes.com/top/opinion/editorialsandoped/oped/columnists/rossdouthat/index.html?inline=nyt-per>
Published: August 15, 2010
There's an America where it doesn't matter what language you speak, what god you worship, or how deep your New World roots run. An America where allegiance to the Constitution trumps ethnic differences, language barriers and religious divides.....
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/16/opinion/16douthat.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Islam%20in%20two%20Americas&st=cse
On Aug 22, 2010, at 2:17 PM, Martha Bonvillan martha@bonv.com wrote:
Ellen,
To me Mr. Douthat has said it very well in a very rational and realistic manner.
Martha Thanks Martha. Beautifully put argument against the mosque near Ground Zero in Manhattan.
However, he didn't mention the fact that the site is private property.
Will print in the Weekly newsletter.
ellen
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/16/opinion/16douthat.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Islam%20in%20two%20Americas&st=cse
Think you can't get Health Insurance? Yes you CAN!
THINK YOU ARE UNINSURABLE?
The new Health Insurance Reform Bill provides for people who can't buy ordinary health insurance... right now.
ELLEN,
As you may be aware, the new federal health care reform law requires states
to set up a temporary health insurance program - or "high risk pool" - for
uninsured people with preexisting health conditions, including several
mental illnesses. This program will last until 2014, when full federal
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www.ohiohighriskpool.com,
or consumers can call 1-877-730-1117 beginning
August 2 to request a written application form and instructions. Hard copy
application packets will also be available at the One-Stop and Benefit Bank
sites across the state. Applicants must include a check for the first
month's payment. The amount of the payment can be obtained at
<http://www.ohiohighriskpool.com> www.ohiohighriskpool.com or by calling
1-877-730-1117 on or after August 2nd.
New Weekly lurker Barbara Venn writes:
BECAUSE OF YOUR INTEREST IN POLITICS DO YOU EVER READ
VANITY FAIR MAGAZINE? THE SEPT ISSUE HAS A FASCINATING
ARTICLE "WASHINGTON,WE HAVE A PROBLEM" TODD S PURDUM
TALKS TO OBAMA'S TOP ADVISERS ABOUT THE CHALLENGE OF
PLAYING THE WASHINGTON GAME. - ( LOBBYISTS LAST YEAR SPENT
$3.5 BILLION.) - THERE ARE 11,000 LEGAL LOBBYISTS BUT IN REALITY
THERE ARE 90,000!!!
thanks for the heads up on V.F. article.
here is the link for it:
http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/features/2010/09/broken-washington-201009
REVIEWS: BOOKS, MUSIC, CONCERTS, RESTAURANTS, WEBSITES ...
Please send me your tips...love to hear what you are reading etc. ellen
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I love Robert Parker's mystery novels, especially the Spenser stories. I listen in the car on CDs. ellen
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I love Robert Parker's mystery novels, especially the Spenser stories. I listen in the car on CDs. ellen
Tri-State Treasures
Tri-State Treasures is a chronological 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 forwarding your Tri-State Treasures ideas to jkesner @ nuvox.net.
Information about Tri-State Treasures and how to submit them is at the bottom of this email. Please help me by providing all basic information, and formatting your submissions as described below. Thank you.
Sincerely, Jim
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Tri-State Treasure Items:
Tools Stolen from East End Veterans' Memorial Garden: Their storage shed was robbed last night. Two chain saws, a weed whacker & a hedge trimmer were stolen. If you wish to donate replacement tools or funds, please contact Joe Corcoran at capt_lu @ yahoo.com.
Chocolats Latour: Shalini Latour has had a soft spot for chocolate since childhood. Her Belgian mother sent her chocolates every Christmas. Shalini started experimenting with making chocolate when she was 14 & hasn't stopped. She became a pastry chef & made 1000s of truffles the old fashioned way, by hand. She is an accomplished pastry chef & has worked in bakeries for over 15 years, including the Bonbonnerie. She published The Icing on the Cake. In 2009 she refined her skills at the Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy & now hand-crafts unique delicious dark chocolate in her home kitchen using local ingredients & earth friendly packaging. Join Shalini's Chocolate Club to get a box of 8 assorted dark chocolates each month from October to April. Chocolates are good for everything: a pick-me-up on a blue day, a chocolate a day keeps the doctor away, a gift that will NOT be re-gifted, for dessert, at parties or a dinner gift. Buy Shalini's chocolates at Findlay Market (Sat), Northside Farmers Market (Wed), Market Wines, Aquarius Star Om Cafe, Coffee Emporium, Contemporary Arts Center, Essencha, Park +Vine, Lucky John's Slow Food Market, Picnic an Pantry & Paradise Found. More info @ 513.591.0085, shalini @ chocolatslatour.com & www .chocolatslatour.com.
Violin & Viola Lessons in Clifton & Greater Cincinnati: Suzuki & traditional lessons for people of all ages are provided by experienced teachers Miks Silis & Amy Cluggish. Lessons focus on the development of each student as an individual, with the knowledge that everyone can learn to play music. Suzuki group classes are offered twice monthly. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. The Clifton Violin Studio is in the Gaslight Clifton district. In-home lessons can also be arranged within the I-275-loop. More info from the Clifton Violin Studio at 513.277.0515, cliftonviolin @ gmail.com & www . cliftonviolin.com.
40 and One-Twelfth - new novel: Local author Alana O'Koon offers this light & witty portrayal of Karen Linker who turns 40, only to realize she wants to make some changes in her life. Bouncing ideas off her friends & co-workers, she decides to make a list of new things to try in one month's time. Will a new Karen be found? Will she finally throw away the brides maid dresses in her closet, sing karaoke or eat Indian food? With her list in hand, she sets off to find out. Available for $8 at www . amazon.com.
EACC posts Project Manager Position: European-American Chamber of Commerce is requesting applications for this position. Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years experience in related field. Excellent organizational & communications skills & enthusiasm. Computer skills, especially with Microsoft Work, Excel, Power-point, Quickbook. Professional, responsible & punctual individual. Ability to oversee a wide variety of activities simultaneously. Ability to work independently & on a team. Responsibilities: Event planning/implementation & office management. Time Distribution: 50% event planning & implementation; 30% communication (newsletter/announcements/website); 20% office accounting. To Apply: Email letter of motivation & resume to eacc @ europe-cincinnati.com.
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Tri-State Treasure Events:
Mandy Gaines with Triage [Thursday 26 August at 7:30 PM]: Mandy Gaines, a talented, versatile vocalist and entertainer, with more than 20 years of professional experience, entertains and delights audiences throughout the world. Her performances are gifted interpretations of jazz, pop, R&B and soul classics plus performing her original works. Triage features Eugene Goss on vocals & percussion, Billy Larkin on keyboard & vocals and Randy Winters on drums. They have been thrilling Cincinnati & Midwest audiences for years with their blend of superlative jazz, world music and neo-soul. Tickets are $10. At The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Avenue, Mt Lookout Square, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info @ 513.871.6789, waltb31 @ gmail.com & www .theredmoor.com.
Poetry of the Still Life: Then & Now - opening [Friday 27 August at 5-8 PM]: A grouping of still life paintings including recent works by local artists, plus paintings from the turn of the century. Local artists include Richard Luschek, Tom Bacher, Kevin Kelly & Leslie Sheils. All works can also be viewed at www . cincinnatiartgalleries.com. Exhibit runs thru Friday 24 September. At Cincinnati Art Galleries, 225 East Sixth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.381.2128.
Art of Caring Film Series: In conjunction with the Cincinnati Art Museum's new exhibit, The Art of Caring: A Look at Life through Photography, they are presenting an Art of Caring Film Series in the vintage Newsreel Theater. The exhibit is designed around 7 themes: Children and Family, Love, Caregiving and Healing, Wellness, Aging, Disaster and Remembering. The films, provided by HBO Documentary Films, coincide with some of the exhibit themes. What better way to spend an afternoon? Catch a film; then head down to see some stunning photography. The Art of Caring, on display in the Cincinnati History Museum South Gallery, is free for members & included with museum admission for non-members. The films are free & open to the public.
August 28-29 @ 1 PM: When the Levee Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts
September 4-5 @ 1 PM: Andrew Jenks, Room 335
September 11-12 @ 1-2 PM: Alive Day Memories: Home from Iraq
MUSE Auditions [Saturday 28 August at 9 AM – 3 PM]: Whether singing on the steps of City Hall, Fountain Square or in a concert setting, MUSE can be heard as a beacon of musical excellence & social change in Cincinnati & beyond. For 27 years, MUSE has raised her voice for justice & would like to add yours. MUSE is a women's choir of diverse backgrounds, experiences & perspectives. All are welcome to audition. Auditions at St. John's Unitarian Universalist Church, 320 Resor Avenue, Clifton, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info & schedule audition at 513.221.1118 & www . musechoir.org.
Good Earth /Good Eats: Canning Workshop [Sunday 29 August at 1:30-4:30 PM]: The workshop is preceded by an optional Grailville lunch at 12:30. Fall is prime canning season – learn how to preserve food using both a water bath process or a pressure canner. The workshop is led by Barbara Fath, who has been canning for over 50 years - since she was a kid. She will provide an orientation to canning & demonstrate both methods. Bring your questions. Tuition is $25/ $35 with lunch. Reservation with deposit is required. At Grailville, 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info at 513.683.2340, events.grailville @ fuse.net & www . grailville.org.
Granny's Garden School Cooking Classes [Thursday 2 September @ 9 AM - noon]: Granny's Garden School is offering a series of seasonal cooking classes by French home cooks Brigitte Cordier & Martine Eneselme using vegetables grown onsite. The hands-on classes will give participants an opportunity to identify, harvest, prepare & learn the many ways to enjoy local vegetables and herbs. $40 per person; $70 for 2 registering for same class. Adults & kids 14 & older. (Call for info about children's cooking classes.) At Granny's Garden School, on the grounds of Loveland Primary & Elementary, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info & register @ 513.235.2644, 513.240.8994, bmcordier @ gmail.com & martine.grannys @ yahoo.com.
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Ongoing Tri-State Treasures:
Touch – Art Exhibit [thru 25 September]: Artwork inspired by the natural world featuring: ceramic sculptures for the garden by Brenda Tarbell, photographs by Samantha Grier; and drawings, paintings, sculptures & installations by Claire Darley, Rebecca Nava, Rebecca Nebert & Lisa Wilson. Free. At Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road. 45213. More info @ 513.631.4278, ellen @ kennedyarts.org and www . kennedyarts.org.
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Tri-State Treasures is compiled by Jim Kesner
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Fabulous Film Festival [Friday 3 May at 8-10 PM]: The first & best film festival in Cincinnati will present live-action, documentary, & short films... Presented by Flicks Я Us. Tickets are $8. At The Movie Theatre, 111 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45200. More info at 513.111.2222, info @ filmfestival.com & www .filmfestival.com.
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