Thursday, October 07, 2010

Weekly 10/7/10 ~ 12


The Lloyd House Wednesday Night Salon WEEKLY 
(See at end of this email for introductory material)


SECTION ONE: TABLE NOTES 


Around the table:Sophia,Viddle, Neil, Mr. G., Ms. Anonymous, Sophia, Julia, Vlasta, Lauren, Marilyn, Mira
At the Table:  Mr. G., Sophia Yarden, Julia Yarden, Vlasta Molak, Lauren Hanisian, Marilyn Gale, Ellen Bierhorst , Neil Wassermann,  Ms. Anonymous,  Viddle, Mira Rodwan, Joe McMillain,

Mr. G.: last week I went to hear the guy who wrote "three cups of tea" about founding schools for girls in Afghanistan.  It was at Cintas Center  I thought he was too religious.  He is a good motivational speaker; charming.  Greg Mortenson

Julia  "beauty Academy of kabul", wonderful film.  You would like it.  Shows the soviet mess in Afghanistan; then how we came in.  Made by locals.  I borrowed it from the pub. Library.  
See trailer at:  http://www.beautyacademyofkabul.com/
Entertaining and educational.

Mira: I send off the demonstrators to Washington last weekend for jobs and unity.  See --http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/election-2010-liberal-groups-washington-march/story?id=11769862
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vty7ESzusdY&feature=player_embedded#!

John Stewart addresses the YMHA 
On Terri Gross: http://www.mediaite.com/online/jon-stewart-glenn-beck-and-i-actually-share-a-lot-in-common/

Neil:  I am applying for jobs again.  Maybe dishwasher.  ... I wrote a dystopian novel.  ... Sexual Economics.  I read African Genesis:  females compete for males, males complete for territory.  

Vlasta:  I am reading The Creation by Gore Vidal.  Fascinating.  Time of Perecles, about 480 BC; he visits Buddha; Athens and Sparta.  .. I am writing a novel about Jesus on the Silk Road.  He was Burried in Shrimagar in Kashmir.  
Ellen:  the passover plot, a report about this.

Ann Ominous:  On a church sign Morning sermon "Jesus walks upon the waters";  evening sermon, "Searching for Jesus".  

Marilyn: they have sighted UFO's in china.  

Ann:  I wanted Obama to come out strongly for Single Payer, and then compromised.  He gave it away.  We could have had a much better health package than we got.  He had so much power when he was elected.

Vlasta:  He could not.  

Julia:  consider buddhism, "the middle path".  We shouldn't go too far Right or Left, but a workable position in the middle.  
Avoid being blinded by "Ignorance, anger and greed".  


~ end of table notes ~

Hugs to all,


Ellen

SECTION TWO: ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES

this is Baoku Moses and other friends of mine.  Drums!  Way cool.  Ellen.
Art about Mental Health

CCAC Clifton Cultural arts Center,  old Clifton Schl. is honored to be hosting "A Mother's Journey" by Maxine Seelenbinder-Apke, "An Artist's Journey with Mental Illness, 40 self-portraits in 40 days" by Joanna Barnett, and "Our Journey" by artists from the Mental Health Arts Collaborative. These three exhibits share unique insights into mental illness, and will provoke, illuminate and inspire. Please join us for the opening this Thursday, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – a suggested $5 donation will support the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the Mental Health Arts Collaborative and CCAC.
 
We're also thrilled to announce the launch of a new series for families – Second Sunday Family Showtime!  The series kicks off with Happy Worst Day Ever by Playhouse in the Park this coming Sunday, 10/10, at 2:00 p.m. The performances are free for kids and just $5 for adults, and you can count on amazing performances from groups like Madcap Puppets, Children's Theatre and Bi-Okoto Drum and Dance spanning from October through May. Get all the dates and details here. 
Alexander Technique of Cincinnati
Has new location
  Vivien

You are invited to FourWinds Open House
Thursday October 14th from 6 to 9pm.


Open House for FourWinds Academy and the Alexander Technique of Cincinnati

Please come have fun and celebrate our new premises 

Psychic Readings and other services ( free Alexander Technique demos.)
Gifts to purchase
Silent Aution
Refreshments

Location : 9456 Towne Square Ave
Blue Ash (just north of the cross county hwy, behind U.D.F.)
OH 
45242

Vivien and Neil Schapera



Bioneers 2010 Coming to Cincinnati!
Be a part of the most exciting green movement in Cincinnati
October 15-17th
Cintas Center, Xavier University
 www.imagoearth.org/bioneers


Each day of the conference includes opportunities to:
Learn how to green your home, your neighborhood, and your community.
Become inspired by presentations from local and national (via satellite) luminaries
Participate in hands-on workshops to see how our region is changing and how you can be a part of it
Visit exciting places and organizations that are leading examples of the green movement

For more information about the conference visit the website at http://www.imagoearth.org/bioneers. At the site you can see inspirational videos from past conferences, get a complete view of the schedule and program, learn how you can support the conference by volunteering or making a donation, and you can register online (as well as ways that you can register by phone/mail/fax)

Be a part of the change!
Come to the full conference or choose one or two days 

http://www.imagoearth.org/bioneers
Panel on "Innovations in Voting"

Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 7 - 9 PM
Xavier University Schiff Family Conference Center, Cintas Center, 1624 Herald Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45207.  Open to the public.
 
Presented by the Woman's City Club, this forum comes just in time for this election season -- when progressives are worrying about getting people to the polls and voting for candidates striving to improve the lives of everyone, not just the well off.  

An expert panel will elaborate on innovative voting methods that endeavor to overcome low voter turnout and inequalities in the exercise of the citizen's right to vote. Among the reforms to be discussed are mail-in balloting, mandatory voting, and weekend voting, methods proposed and practiced in other states and countries.  The panel may address other topics affecting citizen access to voting and voting choice.

Jane Anderson, Political Science Department, UC, will moderate.  Panelists are Gene Beaupre, Director for Government Relations, XU; Michael Cioffi, attorney, Blank Rome LLP; and William Woods, President, AIR, Inc. & chair, Common Cause Ohio. Caleb Faux, Executive Director, Hamilton County Democratic Party and Alex Triantafilou, Chairman, Hamilton County Republican Party will respond briefly to the speakers' remarks from the point of view of their political parties. Lori Nuckolls, lawyer and WCC board member, organized the event.

This is the schedule – 7 PM, registration and socializing; panel and respondents; 7:30 – 8:30; 8:30, time for audience questions and comments.   So come and bring your diverse perspectives and searching questions to share!

If you're not familiar with Woman's City Club, check us out at our website: womanscityclub.org. We're a 95 year old civic organization's whose mission is "to secure a more just and livable community for all."  This forum is the second in a monthly series of programs and gatherings focused on the theme Building Community: Addressing Disparities. The series will culminate in Woman's City Club's National Speaker forum March 10, 2011 when Naomi Tutu will address the    topic: "Striving for Justice: Searching for Common Ground."

For further information, please contact Sarah Gideonse at 871-6927, or Sarah.Gideonse@fuse.net
 

Gabriel Cousens 
Please forward this to your friends. It is very very rare to have the honor of Gabriel in Cincinnati and he told me he does not plan on returning to the midwest for a long time. Thanks so much! Lois Cone

WHAT:  Rabbi Gabriel Cousens, M.D. 
(see http://www.treeoflife.nu/home-index/ ) will be featured in a program on Judaism, Eastern meditation, spirituality and food. Rabbi Cousens is the world's foremost physician promoting live-food nutrition for physical health and spiritual growth.
WHEN: Saturday, October 23, at 8 P.M. – Havdalah precedes a 2-hr discussion, with Q&A after.
WHERE:  Congregation B'nai Tzedek, 6280 Kugler Mill Road, Kenwood, Ohio.
COST:  $5 at door, includes light refreshments.       RSVP: 984-3393 orbnaitzedek@fuse.net



-- 
Lois Cone













Sign up Online to Canvass!

Scott Gabbard Seeborg (Salon presenter, head organizer at Northside campaign office, great guy) has sent you (us) an invitation to
'Northside Knock and Rock ~ Keep Ohio Blue 2010' -- click
here to view the invitation and submit your response: 

 http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gp8hbz

---

We would love to see you out here Saturday! :)

Best,
Scott

I did 4.5 hours of canvassing last weekend and it was inspiring.  I handed out lit, I knocked on doors and talked to anyone who answered.  It was clear that minds were changed by my personal appeal.  I am not the most knowledgeable person, but I sincerely and passionately believe that we should send the Dem. Ticket into office this  November.  If  you are concerned, please know that canvassing works!  Ellen

Canvass for Driehaus, Fisher, and other Dem. Candidates EVERY Saturday at 11 or at 1:00 .  Show up at the office at 11 am or 1 pm. (I'll be doing Saturdays at 11.) 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 redistrictingfor the next decade!  ellen

Dems. Campaign Office 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)

Now we have regular hours from 1 PM to 9 PM, Monday through Saturday. Right now,  we're using  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


Dear Wonderful Martin Luther King Chorale Singers,

It is the time of year when we gather to imagine the world Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was able to envision.
 
King saw the beauty that emerges when we all become drum majors for justice, when we step out in freedom's name, when we work for peace and religious tolerance, when we speak out against bigotry and endless spending on war rather than the social uplift of all people.
 
We have much work to do. Let us join together in song to broadcast hope and courage with a message bigger than each of us individually. Let's raise our joyfilled voices for justice. Let's send out a ringing, resonant choral endorsement of empathy and compassion.
 
Walk the Journey! Pass the Torch! Embrace the Dream

Rehearsals begin on  Tuesday, November 9 at the House of Joy, at 7:00.
 
Rehearsals are every other week in 2010:
Tuesday November 23 @ 7
Tuesday December 7 @ 7
Tuesday December 21 @ 7

2011:
Tuesday January 4 @ 7
Tuesday January 11 @ 7
Saturday January 15 (10 to 12)
 
Our performance is on Martin Luther King Day, at Music Hall, Monday January 17. We will make our annual pilgrimage to Warren Correctional Institute on Friday January 14, and we usually perform at least one or two other run-outs in the community.
 
Please come to this great event (thrift store fashion show) on this Saturday 9 Oct. at St. John's.  8:00 pm. The fashion and cabaret show will be pure fun. $15.00 per person but also includes one young person. $10.00 for elders and students. We do not want to turn anyone away. Join us.
 
Thank you,
with love
Dr. Catherine Roma & Bishop Todd O'Neal

 


Yoga at the Lloyd House


Free open practice session, all levels,  led by Nina Tolley will resume Friday Sept 24 at 9:30 – 11:00.  Weekly.  Questions?  Call Nina: 281-2515




Cool Stuff at Park + Vine
(Eco Friendly Grocery etc. ~ now located on Main St. near Kaldi's in Over The Rhine)

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.


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
Local Alexander Tech. Teachers Do Nat'ly Impt. Study

 
I thought you might be interested in reading this article that came out in the news today, about the research study that Lois and I were involved in recently at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
 
http://health.gnom.es/weight-loss/artistic-discipline-meets-modern-technology-to-enhance-surgical-proficiency

Just a heads-up that there will likely be more news about it this weekend from the Associated Press, too. 
 
All the best,
Jennifer
 
-- 
Jennifer Roig-Francolí, M.AmSAT*
http://www.BalanceandHarmonyAT.com
http://www.AdastraDuo.org  

Owner and Instructor, Balance & Harmony Alexander Technique
Alexander Technique Study Group of Cincinnati, Coordinator
Violinist and Co-Director for Adastra, a Period Instrument Duo

513-791-1407
 
Alexander Technique: a basic and recognized resource for health, productivity, and well being. 
*Member of the American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT-certified teacher) 
From the archives of the NY Times:
 
On October 5, 1947, in the first televised White House address, President Truman asked Americans to refrain from eating meat on Tuesdays and poultry on Thursdays to help stockpile grain for starving people in Europe.





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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 second year of teaching the Alexander Technique! Unbelievably, a full calendar since the launch of my practice in late June  2009.  

    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, athletics, ... And finally, good for personal development.  It has definite geriatric benefit as well.  

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

    Call and make an appointment or to discuss it with me.  513 221 1289.  
........
* 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 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

Farm Family Harrassed for Producing Raw Milk:  Please help

(Gary Oaks is an Amish dairy farmer, exceedingly gracious and sweet man, who has been milking his 20 Jersey cows and disbursing their excellent raw milk to  people who own shares in the herd.  I used to get his milk.  Now have easier access to raw milk through Dan Kremer.  Gary has been hounded to death by misguided sheriffs and ag dept. goons for years now.    Below, news of more harrassment.  They deserve support.  Ellen)   

   Subject: URGENT - KY Health Department Looking at Harassing Raw Milk Farmers throughout state
To: doubleocowshare@gmail.com


We have received word this week from some underground sources that one of the last items reviewed in our state offices was that the Milk Safety Branch (a department within the Department of Health and Human Services) is being charged with the duty of doing on-farm inspections of all cowshare operations.  Allow me to be very clear that this department has no authority over cowshare programs per the State of KY statutes and its sole reason for doing these inspections is to intimidate/harass farmers into ceasing operations. 



The only thing that can stop this action from taking place is an outcry from those of you that belong to a cowshare program and also those that you know that do not get milk, but feel that this is a personal rights violation in not allowing citizens to choose their own food items.  We need you to contact the governor and your state representatives and demand that this be stopped.  We ask that you not identify yourself as being aligned with a particular cowshare program, but rather as a citizen that demands his/her freedom in choosing the foods that are the best for your family. 

 

We have already consulted directly with Pete Kennedy, who is the chief legal counsel with the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund.  He has recommended that we remove our farm from the RealMilk.com listing of farms that supply raw milk.  In conjunction with this, we have also made our website non-accessible for the time being.

 

Many of you were with us through the last government raids and know the physical toll it took on your farmer.  He can not go through that again.  We must be very honest with you that if you do not issue this outcry and make your voices heard and another raid or "inspection" is endured, the Double O Farms will more than likely close its doors as our family has endured all that it can at the hands of our government to protect your rights.  It is now your turn to take a stand.

 

Contact information for the State of KY representatives and senators can be found at http://www.lrc.ky.gov/whoswho/email.htm.  You can contact Governor Beshear through http://www.governor.ky.gov/contact/contact.htm. 

 

This is the information for our state (KY).  However, you need to know that this issue is heating up nationally once again. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2017205,00.html?xid=rss-topstories is the link to a recent TIME magazine article on this very issue.

 

Thank you in advance for taking an active role in protecting your rights and your farmer,

The Oaks Family, Dawn, Gary and children

 
Wiretapping the Internet?!
NY Times article this week, the administration is asking for broader permission / power to tap email communications.  Alarming.  
Read here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/27/us/27wiretap.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&th&emc=th
Pat Bruns for State Bd. Of Education
(my esteemed friend Diana Herbe urges support for a fine candidate.  Ellen)

Friends and Acquaintances:
 
Pat Bruns is a personal friend.  I taught with her in the Northwest Local School District.  She was a fantastic teacher (she is retired).  She was dedicated, hardworking, and inspiring.  She is a fantastic leader.  She was President of our local union subsequent to my term.  She has been involved in politics as a hard worker on behalf of others.  This is her first foray into running for office.  She has the backing of the Ohio Education Association and the local Democratic Club (but don't hold that against her, if that is not your persuasion).  Please take a little time to look at her campaign information here:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Pat-Bruns-for-State-Board-of-Education/148081195219566?ref=search 

Thanks,
 
Diana Herbe


    
For further details about my campaign and how you can help,
please contact me @
Pat Bruns  4540 Glenway Avenue  Cincinnati, Ohio 45205    513-310-8953
pbruns@cinci.rr.com 
Facebook at Pat Bruns for State Board of Education

   






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






Atia goes to D.C. March

hi, ellen, 

I went to D.C. for One Nation Working Together rally on Saturday. IJPC - a great people that need our support - organized the bus to our capitol. we left at 10pm friday, spent a day at the rally and departed for home at 6pm on saturday. 

the AP reporter told me that the mood and atmosphere were distinctly different from the Tbaggers' rally. she said there was positive, solidarity and happy feel to the gathering, even tho she said she sympathized with the honest concerns of Tbaggers. puke! 

IMO, this was like huge picnic, most diverse and inclusive gathering imaginable, smiles on every face, probably reinforced by incredibly beautiful weather. definitely, very inspiring, and i hope it shows on Nov 2. 

pink code, vets against the war, anti war groups, quakers, all types of unions, immigrant groups, islamic groups, civil rights groups, they were all there and all the others i didn't see. it was like watching UN on parade. democrats are truly a giant umbrella for diversity! if you want to see it for yourself, go to 
 
C span coverage of One Nation working together event:
http://www.c-span.org/Watch/Media/2010/10/02/HP/A/38847/One+Nation+Working+Together+Rally.aspx

OR
Read the coverage on the event website:
http://action.onenationworkingtogether.org/page/s/march-share

sadly, some people (who knows how many more?) were prevented from going to the rally:
STATEMENT ON MASSACHUSETTS BUSES TO ONE NATION RALLY
Due to circumstances beyond the control of the sponsoring organizations (1199/SEIU, NAACP, Jobs With Justice and others) most of the 72 buses scheduled to go to Washington were not able to go. The bus company canceled buses just hours before we were scheduled to leave. Still, more than 1,500 people from Massachusetts were able to attend the historic rally of which we will have more news soon. We apologize for any inconvenience and will be pursuing action against the bus company.
http://www.massjwj.net/

thanks, 
atia huff
Michael Moore on the Campaign

Five Ways the Democrats Can Avoid a Catastrophe and Pull Off the Mother of All Upsets

Friday, October 1st, 2010

Friends,

The election is one month from tomorrow and, yes, it looks hopeless. November 2nd -- the day the Dems are expected to crash and burn.

Sadly, it's a situation the Democrats have brought upon themselves -- even though the majority of them didn't create the mess we're in. But they've had over a year and a half to start getting the job done to fix it. Instead, they've run scared ever since they took power. To many, the shellacking they're about to receive is one they deserve.

But if you're of a mindset that believes a return to 2001-2008 would be sheer insanity, then you probably agree we've got no choice but to save the Democrats from themselves.

Memo To: President Obama and the Democratic Party Leadership

From: Michael Moore

Subject: 5 Things Dems Can Do to Turn It Around by November 2nd

1. Immediate Wall-to-Wall TV Ads, Internet Videos, and Appearances Hammering Who the Hell Put Us in the Misery We're In.
We Americans have very short attention spans (Quick: Who Won the Oscar for Best Picture last year? The World Series? Exactly.). People need to be reminded over and over that it was the REPUBLICANS who concocted and led the unnecessary invasion of two countries, putting us in our longest war ever, wars that will eventually cost us over $3 trillion. Bush and Co. also caused the biggest collapse of our economy since the Great Depression. I don't know a single person in Hollywood who wouldn't shoot and produce those spots for you for FREE. Dems: Do not pull a single punch on this. Quit being a bunch of wusses and let the bastards have it! The public will be astonished that you've found your courage and your spine. We expect you to be Muhammad Ali, not Ally McBeal.

2. Indict the Criminals.
Announce that the Justice Department will seek indictments against both those who caused the economic collapse and those who became war profiteers. Call it for what it is: organized crime. Use the RICO statutes. Use the basic laws that make fraud of any kind a crime. Get in the face of those who stole the billions, make them pay for it -- and the people will love you. We want Dirty Harry, not Dirty Dancing.

3. Announce a Moratorium on All Family Home Foreclosures.
Last month (August) there were more home foreclosures than in any month in U.S. history. Worse than any month in the worst year ever, 2009. The bleeding hasn't stopped -- it's only gotten worse. And now, this week, two of the largest crime organizations who are throwing hundreds of thousands of people out of their homes (GMAC and JPMorgan Chase) have been forced to momentarily stop doing this. It turns out, they don't really have the paperwork to prove they actually own these houses! It's madness. So if you do one thing for the middle class this week, do this. It will take an hour of your time to draw up the decree and issue it. We'd rather watch "It's a Wonderful Life" than "Poltergeist."

4. Announce a New 21st Century WPA.
"Who's hiring? THE GOVERNMENT IS HIRING!" Put together a simple plan to hire enough people to repair our roads, fix up our aging schools, and rebuild our infrastructure. Fund this by taxing the richest 1% who have more financial wealth than 95% of Americans combined! Unemployment will drop to 5%. Can you pass it? Well, you sure can't unless you try! And as you're trying, announce that you will force the Republican senators (who until now simply have had to say they "intended" to filibuster in order to kill a bill) to have to actually filibuster! Make them stand on the floor of the Senate and read from the phone book 24/7. They won't last a day. And America will see them for who they really are.

5. Declare That No Democrat Will Accept ANY Wall Street Money in the Next Election Cycle.
Pick a day in the coming week. Have all your fellow Democrats in Congress stand in front of the Capitol (with President Obama) and pledge that if America allows you to retain control of Congress, none of you will take a penny from Wall Street for the 2012 election. Instead, promise to accept donations of only $2, $5 and $10. You will also pledge not to take a job as a lobbyist or lawyer for ANY corporation for ten years after you leave Congress. The message will be a powerful one to the average American fed up with corrupt political hacks. Act like Honest Abe, not Fast Freddie -- and see what happens.

And here are two bonus suggestions: Use what sense of humor you have and go after these candidates and their agenda with all the hilarious ridicule they deserve. And quit complaining about "the base" not doing enough to help you. You want help? Do something this week to earn it. I've offered five suggestions. I'm sure the rest of "the base" has a few more.

Yours,
Michael Moore
MMFlint@aol.com
MichaelMoore.com 


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  Bentley

 Bentley Davis' updates on the political scene... Bentley rocks!  Best politics expert I've met.  Ellen

Political Notes:


I have a couple suggestions for Salonistas:  



First, if you haven't done so already, request your absentee ballot or starting Tuesday Sept 28, vote early at the Board of Elections downtown.  Voting early helps everyone.  Early voting means that you are no longer contacted by campaigns (at least the savvy ones collecting that data).  That means no more phone calls, door knocks, or literature for you.  So, you get relieved of that hassle.  But it also helps your favorite candidates and causes because they no longer feel the need to spend time and money on contacting you – and can focus their efforts on those who haven't already voted.  Of course, to vote early, you have to have already made up your mind about which candidates are best.  If you have any questions on the candidates, please contact me.

Second, I know that the salon is hosting phone banks.  If you have any more time to volunteer – for a candidate or an issue based organization; please do so.  The right wing has received unprecedented amounts of money after the Citizens United decision of the Supreme Court unleashing corporate campaign giving.  We need to win the old fashioned way – volunteers talking to voters.  If you are interested in volunteering, but don't know with whom; again, contact me and I can match you with the organization that best matches your interests. 
(And THIS week, when you canvass you can both register a non-registered voter and apply for them to receive an absentee ballot.  This is the only week like this.  I'll be out canvassing on Saturday!  Ellen) 

Finally, don't give up hope!!!!  Progressives need to drop the "Eeyore" attitude and return to being energetic and optimistic.  

Again, if you have any questions on political matters, please feel free to contact me.



Best,



Bentley
Bentley DAvis <bentleysdavis@gmail.com>
    Here's an opportunity to support an Ohio organization that is doing great work…David Rosenberg
 
From: Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association [mailto:Ohio_Ecological_Food__Farm_Assoc@mail.vresp.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 7:47 AM
To: woodenshoegarden@fuse.net
Subject: Who's going to speak for you?


Who's going to speak for you?

Monsanto: $8.7 million.
The National Pork Producers Council: $1.3 million.
The American Farm Bureau Federation: $5.1 million.
Cargill: $1.7 million.

This is how much big agriculture spent lobbying Congress in 2009. Who's going to speak for you?

Sadly, the livelihood and viability of sustainable and organic family farmers—and the consumers who count on them—are constantly under threat from policies which tilt the playing field in favor of large-scale, corporate-controlled, industrial agriculture.

Will you help us continue to be an effective voice for organic, diversified, and sustainable farmers by making a donation of $30 to OEFFA's Food Policy Matters campaign today? To make a donation, click here. To find out more about OEFFA's farm policy work, click here.
http://www.oeffa.org/donate_fpm.php?source=em&v=ai&amt=30

Thanks to your generosity, we've already raised $2,491! But, because OEFFA's Board of Directors believes so strongly in this work, they're offering a 100% match for all donations up to a total of $3,500 through September 29. With just one day left, we're still $1,009 short of our goal. Donate today to double your impact and take advantage of this generous match!

Thanks for helping to build a sustainable agricultural future for Ohio,

Carol Goland
Executive Director
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA)

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Are these in force  now?

Key Provisions that take effect immediately, now:
UNDER SENATE BILL AS AMENDED BY RECONCILIATION BILL

Below are some of the key provisions that will take effect immediately, under the legislative package the House will consider later this week (the Senate health bill as amended by the reconciliation bill). The reconciliation bill is based largely on the improvements put forward by the President's proposal – moving towards the House bill in certain critical areas.

SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDITS—Offers tax credits to small businesses to make employee coverage more affordable. Tax credits of up to 35 percent of premiums will be immediately available to firms that choose to offer coverage. Effective beginning for calendar year 2010. (Beginning in 2014, the small business tax credits will cover 50 percent of premiums.)

BEGINS TO CLOSE THE MEDICARE PART D DONUT HOLE—Provides a $250 rebate to Medicare beneficiaries who hit the donut hole in 2010. Effective for calendar year 2010. (Beginning in 2011, institutes a 50% discount on brand-name drugs in the donut hole; also completely closes the donut hole by 2020.)

FREE PREVENTIVE CARE UNDER MEDICARE—Eliminates co-payments for preventive services and exempts preventive services from deductibles under the Medicare program. Effective beginning January 1, 2011.

HELP FOR EARLY RETIREES—Creates a temporary re-insurance program (until the Exchanges are available) to help offset the costs of expensive health claims for employers that provide health benefits for retirees age 55-64. Effective 90 days after enactment.

ENDS RESCISSIONS—Bans insurance companies from dropping people from coverage when they get sick. Effective 6 months after enactment.

NO DISCRIMINATON AGAINST CHILDREN WITH PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS—Prohibits health insurers from denying coverage to children with pre-existing conditions. Effective 6 months after enactment. (Beginning in 2014, this prohibition would apply to all persons.)

BANS LIFETIME LIMITS ON COVERAGE—Prohibits health insurance companies from placing lifetime caps on coverage. Effective 6 months after enactment.

BANS RESTRICTIVE ANNUAL LIMITS ON COVERAGE—Tightly restricts new plans' use of annual limits to ensure access to needed  care. These tight restrictions will be defined by HHS. Effective 6 months after enactment. (Beginning in 2014, the use of any annual limits would be prohibited for all plans.)

FREE PREVENTIVE CARE UNDER NEW PRIVATE PLANS—Requires new private plans to cover preventive services with no co-payments and with preventive services being exempt from deductibles. Effective 6 months after enactment. (Beginning in 2018, this requirement applies to all plans.)

NEW, INDEPENDENT APPEALS PROCESS—Ensures consumers in new plans have access to an effective internal and external appeals process to appeal decisions by their health insurance plan. Effective 6 months after enactment.

ENSURING VALUE FOR PREMIUM PAYMENTS—Requires plans in the individual and small group market to spend 80 percent of premium dollars on medical services, and plans in the large group market to spend 85 percent. Insurers that do not meet these thresholds must provide rebates to policyholders. Effective on January 1, 2011.

IMMEDIATE HELP FOR THE UNINSURED UNTIL EXCHANGE IS AVAILABLE (INTERIM HIGH-RISK POOL)—Provides immediate access to insurance for Americans who are uninsured because of a pre-existing condition - through a temporary high-risk pool. Effective 90 days after enactment.

EXTENDS COVERAGE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO 26TH BIRTHDAY THROUGH PARENTS' INSURANCE – Requires health plans toallow young people up to their 26th birthday to remain on their parents' insurance policy, at the parents' choice. Effective 6 months after enactment.

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS—Increases funding for Community Health Centers to allow for nearly a doubling of the number of patients seen by the centers over the next 5 years. Effective beginning in fiscal year 2010.

INCREASING NUMBER OF PRIMARY CARE DOCTORS—Provides new investment in training programs to increase the number of primarycare doctors, nurses, and public health professionals. Effective beginning in fiscal year 2010.

PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SALARY—Prohibits new group health plans from establishing any eligibility rules for  health care coverage that have the effect of discriminating in favor of higher wage employees. Effective 6 months after enactment.

HEALTH INSURANCE CONSUMER INFORMATION—Provides aid to states in establishing offices of health insurance consumer assistance in order to help individuals with the filing of complaints and appeals. Effective beginning in FY 2010.

CREATES NEW, VOLUNTARY, PUBLIC LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PROGRAM—Creates a long-term care insurance program to be financed by voluntary payroll deductions to provide benefits to adults who become functionally disabled. Effective on January 1, 2011.






REVIEWS: BOOKS, Movies, MUSIC, CONCERTS, RESTAURANTS, WEBSITES ...
Please send me your tips...love to hear what you are reading etc.  ellen
Wow, people tell me they read these reviews!  Awesome.  Now send me yours.  long or short, anything.  ellen

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Grapes of Wrath recorded... amazing.  Timely.  ellen
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Movies Starting Fri (10/1):
The Social Network
Jack Goes Boating
A Woman, A Gun and a Noodle Shop

Esquire Theatre
Schedule for Friday, October 01, 2010  until Thursday, October 07, 2010 
The Social Network (PG-13) 
Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake 
- 120 minutes    Fri - Thu: 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30
No Passes or Discounts
Jack Goes Boating (R) 
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Ryan 
- 89 minutes    Fri - Thu: 1:05, 3:05, 5:05, 7:20, 9:20
A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop (San qiang pai an jing qi) (R) 
Honglei Sun, Dahong Ni 
- 95 minutes    Fri - Thu: 1:20, 3:30, 5:25, 7:35, 9:50
The American (R) 
George Clooney, Violante Placido 
- 105 minutes    Fri - Thu: 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40
Final Days
The Kids Are All Right (R) 
Annette Bening, Julianne Moore 
- 104 minutes    Fri - Tue: 1:30, 5:00, 7:40, 10:10
Wed: 1:30, 5:00, 10:10
Thu: 1:30, 5:00, 7:40, 10:10
Final Days
Get Low (PG-13) 
Bill Murray, Robert Duvall 
- 100 minutes    Fri - Thu: 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:45, 9:55
Final Days
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (R) 
Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon 
- 100 minutes    Sat: 12:00 AM


 




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