Hounding the President
— Come, Sherman, to the Way Back Machine. — Where're we going today, Mr. Peabody? — The year: 1995. The place: A windowless corridor off the Oval Office in the White House. It's there I expect we'll meet the president of the United States. — But 1995 isn't very long ago. Couldn't we just fly…
Bio Ritmo
Bio Ritmo Despite being a fair distance from Big Band Jump Swing, Salsa up-and-comers Bio Ritmo have been making waves on the Swing circuit with their horn-laden, Latin and African rhythms for the past couple of years, leading to the band's current contract with Mercury Records, which released the fun and intricate Rhumba Baby…
Re: Politics, Puffs, Lies
I've tried to keep switching the radio channel on the low end of the FM dial, but the story is even there — too much. I did, however, learn that in terms of numbers, the Clinton/Lewinsky story has become one of disinterest in terms of public opinion. The point is that the sector of the…
Film: War: What Else Is It Good For?
A classic Hollywood war hero: Capt. Miller (Tom Hanks) in Saving Private Ryan I've never been entirely comfortable discussing war movies, especially in terms of "accuracy" and "justice." The reason is simple: I've never been anywhere near a battlefield. Warfare is a hazy concept to me, something that happens to distant cultures I don't…
Diner: California Cookin’
You thought that, when the holidays were over, things would be running at a less hectic pace. But no, you still have meetings to rush to, work to take home and commitments to keep. So that New Year's Eve resolution to eat healthier might be harder to keep than you thought. Who has time…
The Quarrels of the Common Man
Do you identify with television characters? Come on. Admit it. Maybe just a little bit? I know I do. When my boyfriend wants to tease me, he likes to call me Felicity. While I will admit that is one of my favorite newer shows, I actually identify more with Will. You know, the casually handsome,…
Cover Story: Out of the Fire
Jymi Bolden Cincinnati Fire Lt. Dave Johnson (right) and Firefighter Gerald Belle were trapped Jan. 15 in a burning building until they happened upon a window. The alarm on Johnson's air mask rang out: He had only five minutes of oxygen left. Those minutes passed quickly as the men looked for an escape from…
Where’s Our Strong Mayor?
At a Jan. 30 meeting of the Cincinnati Democratic Committee, members could not agree on whether to get behind Build Cincinnati, the bipartisan group that has been working on a city charter amendment for more than a year. The charter amendment would result in direct election of a mayor and an 11-member council, instead of…
News: Riverfront Panel Selection Doesn’t Reflect ‘Come on Board’ Invite, Stadium Activist Says
Andrew Laurens, 32, isn't a bigwig in Cincinnati, but he has been involved in some big projects. As campaign strategist for the Broadway Commons campaign, Laurens played an important role in researching the Reds stadium site and downtown in general. Although that issue was defeated, Laurens said he remained committed to and interested in city…
