Mixed reviews
Forget college basketball. The real purpose of March is to celebrate the film industry. The greatest awards ceremony on the planet — the Oscars — will be held in less than two weeks. I don't mean to dis the Nobel Prize, but until Angelina Jolie is up for one, count me out. This month, therefore,…
An Integrative Approach to Cancer
As physicians who practice integrative medicine, patients often ask us what to do when they have cancer. Cancer is a complex medical problem. The prognosis depends on multiple variables including the type of cancer, whether or not it has spread, family history and nutritional and socioeconomic status, as well as other factors. Patients who embark…
Winburn Calls for Overhaul of Empowerment Zone
About 14 months ago, a coalition of 200 local citizens, business leaders and others received some good news: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) had accepted their application for a federal Empowerment Zone. That was supposed to bring $100 million in grants, loans and other funding spread over 10 years for job…
In the Name of the Father
Pope John Paul II's much publicized apology for 2,000 years of the Catholic Church's sins was hailed as a landmark for the Church by many in the media. But many of those affected by the Church's sins saw nothing but a publicity stunt by an institution incapable of backing up pious words with concrete actions.…
News: City Manager, Citizens Question Push for Semi-Independent Development Commissions
Jymi Bolden City Manager John Shirey wonders if development boards should have more power than cities. Some time in the next few months, Cincinnati might have the opportunity to fundamentally change how it handles economic development, from neighborhood housing to downtown business. Ohio House Bill 397, now in state Local Government and Townships Committee…
CityBeat’s Oscar Pick: CityBeat Oscar Pick
Steve Ramos Kevin Spacey The March 26 Oscars ceremony is just for starters. The real drama occurs at the competing after-show parties. So many invitations. So little time. Dash to the Miramax shindig for a quick snuggle with Gwyneth. Then make a beeline for the DreamWorks bash. After a few cocktails, Spielberg will probably…
Diner: Rib-Tickler
A friend recently described Walt's Hitching Post as her favorite stop either coming from or going to the airport. She insists Walt's is the place to acclimate any visitor to our local cuisine. And our guest had only arrived at midnight two nights before from Germany. Jet lag over, she assured us she was ready…
Community Values
— Today, The Roadshow has traveled here to the Albert B. Sabin Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Thousands of folks have turned out to talk to our experts, so let's go right to the floor for our first appraisal … · · · — You've brought in quite an interesting piece today. What can you…
