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Congress appears ready to escalate tensions over Iran.  Most members of the House plan to demand that the president prohibit the export to Iran of petroleum products, inspect all vessels entering or leaving Iran, and prohibit most Iranian officials from leaving their country.  It is impossible for Bush to accomplish this unless he imposes a military blockade against Iran, which would be tantamount to an act of war.

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The Hamilton County Auditor’s office has not released the annual county financial reports for the years 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.  When I asked in person Tuesday to see the reports I was told that they did not know when they would be available.  The explanation given was that the auditor, Mr. Rhodes, does not release any unaudited financial reports and since there are unresolved issues for 2004, 2005, and 2006, these reports are not available to the public.  Since the State Auditor is working on the 2007 report, that report is also not available.

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The Charter Party was founded to fight government corruption in Cincinnati, and they did so by supporting the council-manager form of government, and by supporting Proportional Representation (PR).  Those are the cornerstones of the Charter Party.  Without them, there is no need for there to be a Charter Party, as nothing else signifies a reason for the group’s existence.  That’s why Chris Bortz’s total disprespect towards PR in a recent Enquirer article is so disturbing.  Usually, when people support something, they don’t appear in media making disparaging comments about it.  According to The Enquirer, “Councilman Chris Bortz, one of three Charterites on that reform commission, said PR could be ‘difficult to get people excited about it’ because it’s complicated.” But making disparaging comments comes naturally to a guy like Bortz, as evidenced by a recent email to The Cincinnati Beacon.

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John London just did an outstanding story on the problem of the 3CDC parking garage underneath Fountain Square!  He met with Hamilton County Commission President Todd Portune in the garage, and his crew filmed examples showcasing the problem.  But it gets better!  London even read from a letter 3CDC sent Portune 15 months ago, and back then they told him they would fix the problem!  Hey 3CDC, you just got busted telling lies!

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When Kevin Franck sent a press statement to blogger Jeff Coryell, the Wulsin-loving moderator of Ohio Daily Blog, he said the medical complaint against Wulsin’s license was found by the Ohio Medical Board to have “no merit.” There just seems to be one itty-bitty problem with this seemingly simple statement:  it ain’t true!  Ironically, when Wulsin’s campaign released documents to The Enquirer, they dug a big scoop out of their own grave on this one—since the letter not once indicates that the complaint had “no merit.” It looks like Wulsin’s camp just got caught saying something that has, well, no merit!

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Two major political sites—PolitickerOH and Talking Points Memo—have picked up on the Vic Wulsin malariotherapy stories.  These publications have no history of exhibiting an “anti-Wulsin bias,” and they have no reputation of being right-winged and pro-Schimdt.  So how does Dr. Vic come across on a state-wide and national stage concerning the little problem of the Heimlich Institute’s weird medical experiments?

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So what is the truth about Section 8 density in Cincinnati neighborhoods?  Is it true that areas like Westwood have been inundated with Section 8 at a rate that is dramatically different from other neighborhoods?  We asked CMHA for those very details, and the population density accurate as of this past February may have details you don’t expect!

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In Learning to be White, cultural critic Thandeka describes what she calls ”The Race Game.” The rules are simple:  white people, for one week, should practice using the racial descriptor “white” whenever they refer to white people.  Here at The Cincinnati Beacon, discussions about race can get ugly and defensive pretty quickly.  Does Cincinnati need to play The Race Game?

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Have you ever been walking through your neighborhood, and arrived at a stretch of road with no sidewalk?  Was it still safe to continue walking?  If not, what must one do to get a sidewalk installed?  And, is there anything politicians can do to make it easier for concerned citizens to work towards increased pedestrian safety in their own neighborhood?

I have a simple solution that could benefit every City neighborhood—and even neighboring municipalities—that wish to have better sidewalks.

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Thinking that it would be wrong to kill a family friendly Staffordshire Terrier as part of an umbrella law designed to get rid of dogs that bite, I looked into the whole issue with dog bites, and dog fatalities.  After about ten minutes, I found a great web resource that someone needs to forward to Tyrone Yates—before he starts sending the Doggy Gestapo to people’s homes to kill the family pet. 

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When Rob Burton and some friends wanted to do something to benefit cancer patients, they thought that Cincinnati’s Fountain Square would be a perfect location for a Livestrong event.  Organizers booked guests and gigs from around the country, planning to space out musical performances so visitors might be venture off the Square to give business to area bars and restaurants.  Sounds great, right?  According to Burton, things got ugly when 3CDC decided to give the group a hard time, culminating in a last-minute construction project that left the event cancelled with no notice, leaving organizers out tons of money.

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Yesterday, the blog “BlueGrassRoots” posted an item aptly named ”The Cincinnati Enquirer Sucks.” The post contained good data analyzing the last ten years of political endorsements from the editorial board, juxtaposed with a recent claim made by the Enquirer’s own Ray Cooklis:  “Unlike some groups, we don’t just ‘vote’ a straight party ticket. In each race, we honestly try to support the person we think is the better candidate, consistent with the Editorial Board’s overall philosophy. About 35 percent of the time—40 percent during the past four years—that’s a Democrat.” It turns out that Cooklis has some fuzzy math that the good folks at BlueGrassRoots were kind enough to clarify.

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Guest article by Rixio Barrios

I am Venezuelan residing in the States. I was born in a middle class status, my parents the son and daughter of poor and humbled folks who came to Caracas to find a better life. I grew up among my middle class friends, never struggling for much, always having what I needed but not what I wanted—which was fine by me. 

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Every morning, on my way to work, I drive across Spring Grove Avenue, past P&G, and eventually through Carthage.  One day, I noticed one of those signs urging me to “Keep it Clean” about the Mill Creek, and I realized that I crossed a bridge.  I just hadn’t really noticed this before.  The north facing of this bridge has a very noteworthy view, in my estimation, and it just causes one to wonder what kind of pollution, if any, gets dumped into the creek by the chemical plants lining the concrete creek.

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So what’s going on with The Banks?  How is it being funded?  Are there questionable deals in the background regarding the use of TIF generated funds?  Is the City of Cincinnati improperly utilizing tax money in their attempt to pay for a grandiose downtown vision? 

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Back in January, my home was burglarized and I encountered government bureaucracy via the City’s False Alarm Reduction Unit.  Back then, I was never able to determine concretely how long it took police to respond to the call.  This past week, I had another incident with my alarm.  The response time was so slow, I wonder the point in even owning an alarm.

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In some ways, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a museum about activism.  After all, the Underground Railroad itself was a network of activists working to free those who had been unjustly enslaved by a crooked American economic system.  And while the Center itself frequently gets criticized for its own economic situation, what can be said for its work as an institution of activism?  How has the Center networked with its natural allies?  Has it worked towards the kind of justice that underscores the very notion of “freedom” encapsulated by the museum’s very name?  We checked with the president of the Cincinnati branch of the NAACP, since that group seems like a natural ally for a freedom center commemorating the Underground Railroad.

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So what kind of development will take the place of the old Lewis Center on Paddock Road?  For years, rumors have circulated that the site might one day be some sort of jail.  And what about when the County transferred ownership to the City?  “I was successful in blocking its use as a jail with the transfer of ownership to the city,” said Commissioner Todd Portune.

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So what’s the deal with 6600 Paddock Road, the former site of the Lewis Center?  That organization moved to Summit Road, and became Summit Behavioral Health Care.  Here’s the auditor’s record.  But no record exists for 6600 Paddock.  Sources tell me the City of Cincinnati owns the property.  Is there truth to the idea that it may someday become a jail?

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Guest article by Nathan Wissman

Recently, in a blog posting, Hamilton County Republican chair referred to myself and other Democrats who spoke out at our party’s County Central Committee meeting as ‘radicals.’ What were we doing?  Well, a coalition made up of myself, former congressman Tom Luken, activist Jenny Edwards, attorney Tim Mara, and trade unionist Mike Wood spoke out against what has been come to be known as ‘the deal.’

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Each year, millions of unwanted animals are put to death, since the shelters cannot hold all of them.  Some sources put the daily average at 10,000 animal deaths per day.  Just think of all that wasted meat.  What if it were possible to raise awareness of this epidemic problem about animal treatment, while at the same time finding a use for all that flesh destined for an incinerator?  That’s why SPCA should serve dog meat at an event on Fountain Square.

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With more awareness spreading about the potential for upcoming food riots, it’s time to emphasize, once again, that there exists no ethical justification for eating animals.  Meat-eating may have served an evolutionary purpose in overall human development, but our civilization has advanced to a point where animal eating is now a choice and not a necessity.  Given the overall destruction the business of food production has on Earth, it’s time for everyone to re-evaluate their meal-planning strategies. 

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So what’s the real deal with Matt Maupin?  What might those who only read local media accounts have missed these past four years?  Turns out there is a world of controversy surrounding the Maupin case—going much beyond the story of a soldier allegedly missing for several years.  His story touches on a variety of topics, from the video of his death in 2004 which was deemed “inconclusive,” to the official designation of him as “captured” and not a “POW”—definitions that some critics claim weaken government policy to support those who are taken alive across enemy lines.

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$2,000 per day.  That’s what one guy who steals copper says he can make in a day.

According to my sources, a recent copper thief had a big roll of new copper pipe and the scrap dealer wouldn’t take it because it was so obviously good copper pipe and stolen.  So the thief asked around to his friends to borrow a sledgehammer so he could smash it up—THEN the scrap dealer would take it.

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In a recent item at the CincyNewsAche blog, the writer (who many speculate is an Enquirer insider) blasts a recent piece by Tony Lang about how the Cincinnati metro-area is allegedly Ohio’s largest, passing Cleveland’s in population.  Sounds good, on the surface—creating the image of a booming Cincinnati.  But is it true?  Is Tony Lang playing word games to make Cincinnati appear to be something it is not?  Or is the writer at NewsAche splitting hairs in an attempt to criticize?

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It’s that time again:  CityBeat’s ”Best of Cincinnati” awards!  My favorite section is always the ”Public Eye,” and this year has some great entries, including an acknowledgment of the Charter scandal where they denied my membership!

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