Science & Technology: Notes from the Underground
Hello? Is anyone out there? I've been in my underground bunker since New Year's Eve. My watch stopped, I ran out of beans and now I don't know what day it is. I just took inventory, and all I have left is three gallons of water, half a pound of sharp cheddar and 146 AA…
Cover Story: The Cult of Spin
Cincinnatian Barb Phillips, a Spinning master trainer When you walk into the room, what you notice first is the thick scent of candles. The fluorescents have been turned off, and the only direct light comes from two candles, their heavy scent mingling with the tangy odor of sweat. On the wall a pair of…
Music: Indie Idicator
Beachwood Sparks There was a promise made a little over a year ago. With the downturn in sales and expectations of Alternative Rock and the purchase of Polygram by the Seagram's/Universal monolith, indie labels were supposed to be getting back to the vanguard of music as art, and big labels were going to go…
Len’s Lounge
Long-running, self-described "countryfolkrock" crew Len's Lounge return to the local stage Friday at Taste of the World Cafe, a solid venue for local acoustic artists. This set will feature the group's core — leader/singer/songwriter J.R. with drummer Chris Brown. Friday also marks the official release of the latest Len's Lounge CD, Road Dog and…
Cincinnati Road Repairs: Communication Breakdown?
Did the city of Cincinnati pave all the roads it was supposed to from 1991 to 1997 without keeping adequate track of the work, or did someone defraud the city of the $15 million that was supposed to be spent on roads during that period? Nearly three weeks after the discrepancy surfaced, there are no…
Birth of a Notion
Phase 1: Inception. Steal or duplicate an idea for a product. Explain the idea to several close friends, who declare it a surefire success but in reality simply don't have the heart to tell you they think it will tank. Explain it to several other close friends, who warn you your idea is flawed, all…
News: Ventura’s Tale: Information and the Damage Done
George Ventura rode an emotional roller coaster from October 1997, when he first contacted Enquirer reporters Michael Gallagher and Cameron McWhirter, to June 1999, when he pleaded no contest to four misdemeanor charges and was sentenced to two years probation. In February's Brill's Content, he took the ride all over again. The issue, out this…
Cover Story: Information or Advertising?
The Healtheon/WebMD site With experts predicting that some 30 million Americans will go online for health information by the year's end, it's not particularly surprising that nationally recognized doctors have teamed up with Internet entrepreneurs to get a piece of the $1 trillion health-market pie and make a fortune off publicly traded, health-related Web…
