Announcing "Beloved Margaret Garner" Seminar

I have added a new seminar.

For those who are not familiar with the story, Margaret Garner was a slave in Northern KY who escaped to Ohio.

Upon her capture, she murdered some of her children who escaped with her, throwing Cincinnati into the midst of a major court battle trying to iron out the definition of a slave; property or human.

Her story is most famously depicted in Toni Morrison's Beloved, and in the film baring the same name.

If you are interested in having this seminar presented to your group or organization or for more info about the seminar, click the following link:

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Ocho Cinco's Twitter Account Goes Dormit

Over the past few weeks I have noticed that Chad Ocho Cinco's tweets have been pubished in several print journals including The Cincinnati Enquirer and Sports Illustrated.

Since I have yet to add a celebrity to the list of those whom I follow, I thought that Chad would be as good as any to begin following.

Unfortunatly, since I added him to my list, he has been noticable abscent.

US Marines Open A New Offensive in Afghanistan

I never remembered the Army being like this when I was in, but then again...I was a lowly Korean linguist stuck in Texas.

Hit The Road Jack

And don't you come back no mo'.

Fat chance...

CNN announced that former Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin will be stepping down from her position as Alaska's Governor.

Maybe she is helping her daughter raise her grand daughter....

GLSEN's Puttin On The Ritz

Cincinnati's CityBeat posted our city's GLSEN Prom.

Watch it here.

Pendleton Neighborhood Council Meeting: Monday, July 6, 2009

For more information about location, visit our website here.

My Summer Video Plans...Whats Yours?

Just days before analog television went digital, I decided to get rid of my cable television and opt just the survive on local television and Netflix. Here are the next 5 vids in my Netflix que....any thoughts or suggestions?

Issues 101

Bolt

Batman: Gotham Knight

Serial Mom

Gone Baby Gone

Hyundai's Latest Offer: Cheap Gas!

I guess I missed the boat on this one.

I purchased my Hyundai Elantra over a year ago, but am thinking about upgrading to a new auto with this deal.

CNN reported today that Hyundai has a new promotion which allows new owners to lock in gas prices @ $1.49 for an entire year ---- of a grand cold money.

Things that makes you go hmmmmm.......

Mario Does Cincinnati

Mario Lopez toured Cincinnati today and actually visited the Reds game this evening. He was filming a spot for EXTRA tonight.

Here are some pics that I found on the web....he is too much!

Cincinnati Man Dies of Swine Flu

Well it was inevitable.

It did not take 20 years like Samuel Clemons had predicted, but the length of time was significant.

The Enquirer reported today that the first Ohio death from the swine flu was reported here in Greater Cincinnati in Butler County.

Read the article here.

Street Car Movie Screening @ The Carnegie

Over @ Somewhere Over-The-Rhine are words about a great opportunity to find out more about streetcars around the United States and GM.

I plan to attend and hope to see you there!

Top 10 MJ Tunes

We are all reeling in the aftermath of the loss of the King of Pop last week.

And I have not been immune to the thraw.

I am still composoing a more in-depth post about what the icon meant to me and the rest of the world, but I just wanted to share my top 10 MJ hits.

10. The Girl is Mine

9. Remember The Time

8. Jam

7. Keep It In The Closet

6. Liberian Girl

5. Scream

4. I Want You Back

3. Man In The Mirror

2. P.Y.T.

1. The Way You Makin' Me Feel

Equinox Cincinnati: Pride is not over yet!

I know that this event, which is sponsored by Greater Cincinnati's Gay Chamber of Commerce, is not connected with any of the Pride events that occurred a few weeks ago, but it does give us another reason to let down our hair and paint the town pink!

I just picked up my tickets to become a Host for the event.

For more information about the 3-day event (July 2-5) and a list of venues, check out the event website.

See you there!

Final 3 Days! 1/2 Priced Resumes, Cover Letters, Business Plans and More!

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Cincinnati Does Idol

In the latest attempt to capitalize on American Idol and its subsequent "Reality TV" following, Cincinnati's own world renowned Opera Company conducted its first Cincinnati Opera Idol last night.

A few weeks ago 160 eager vocalist tried out for 10 coveted spots and last night those 10 voices shined.

Coincidentally; one of the best voices of the evening was my co-worker, Quarndra Ryan.

Throughout the night the 10 spectacular voices were supposed to be weeded down to 5, but due to a tie in the voting, 6 singers we pushed through to the next round of voting.

And my dear Quarndra made it!

The next round of voting for the first ever Cincinnati Opera Idol will begin Monday where online votes will be counted for at least a week.

Go to http://cincinnatiopera.com/ and watch the top 6 performers and then cast your vote.

Don't worry about forgetting because I will be sending out reminders here, on facebook and twitter.

May the best one win (go Quarndra!)