It’s pretty widely accepted that creative types — the kind whose work is meant to disseminated — share a common trait: swollen, bulging egos that must constantly be nursed with attention, positive or otherwise. The writer writes, of course, because he likes the sound of his own voice. 
  

Two homeless people helped rescue a man brutally attacked in Over-the-Rhine after using an ATM; they warded off his assailant until the police arrived. CINCINNATI +2    

 Last month, two local literary minds joined forces for the release of a two-pronged poetry collection, Versus. The text, featuring the potent voices of Mark Flanigan and Nick Barrow, marks a  

 We’re turning the Know Theatre’s underground bar into a 1920s speakeasy for our seventh annual rockin’ New Year’s Eve shindig. Raid your closet for your finest Roaring Twenties swag   

To seasoned drinkers, we accept this as a fact of life: Chances are high you’re going to wake up on New Year’s Day with a horrible, no-good, disgusting case of nausea and a bitchin’ headache  

I’ve come to resent this column a little bit. Each time I compile Cincinnati vs. the World, I feel my intrinsic sense of trust and optimism being drained, drop by drop, as I struggle to find positive world news to complement local Cincinnati stories for my weekly tally.    

Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed a measure into law that will crack down on puppy mills — inhumane, large-scale dog breeding operations run for profit, often resulting in severe neglect and abuse. CINCINNATI +1    

 The art of mastering language and appreciating it during the process is a vital part of any human being’s intellectual and psychological development. The existence and popularity of the Sl  

Yelp Cincinnati will hold its first ever Jingle Bowl at Western Bowl, a classic old-timey Westside bowling alley, in honor of some do-good holiday fun. All Yelpers are invited to get decked out in  

 While our summertime version of Fountain Square holds its charm with its warm-weather hoopla of constant live music and dancing, wintry Fountain Square comes alive in its own rite with an ic