August, 2008
Obama rally on Fountain Square
Obama rally on Fountain Square
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Remarkable moment in American history: Obama’s acceptance speech
Mugging for the camera
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Here, mugging for the camera, is my nearly 4-year-old niece (one of the twins). During a recent big family picnic, I decided to grab some photos of the kids jumping on the trampoline and she gave me a great smile.
Open Left:: An Election Without Parties
I hope to be part of the change with the Driehaus for Congress Web site. Here’s what “Open Left” had to say about something I have become rather preachy about to those who will listen (and even a few who won’t):
I’ve been browsing dozens of congressional candidate/incumbent campaign web sites and was stunned to realize [...]
“Chef” is dead, children
Another one bites the dust. “Chef,” voiced by Isaac Hayes through 2006 on TV’s South Park, was found dead Sunday. All these people dying, getting in car accidents… What happened to immortality?
Isaac Hayes — a legendary soul singer, songwriter, musician and producer whose career spanned four decades and who achieved unexpected fame later in life [...]
Melissa and Joe in Newport
Melissa and Joe in Newport
Originally uploaded by hjoew
Enjoying a beautiful day in Cincinnati with the lovely Melissa. The weather is amazing for August. Low humidity, around 80 degrees.
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Broke down election van?
Broke down election van?
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Krikorian, an independent candidate for Congress in Ohio’s 2nd District, had his painted campaign truck parked at Big Apple Bagels on Beechmont Avenue and Salem Road in Anderson Township – a prime, high traffic location.
I asked Big Apple’s owner if he was a Kirkorian supporter and he said he [...]
Ch. 19 does its viewers a big favor
The Cincinnati Enquirer’s John Kiesewetter – who happens to have one of the most interesting blogs in Cincinnati for TV/radio and local TV/radio history junkies – has a nice post about what WXIX-TV (FOX19) is doing this month as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Ch 19 folks are planning a terrific 40th birthday celebration in August [...]
Taking the bus
Taking the bus
Originally uploaded by hjoew
On my way to the Driehaus headquarters. I love the “negative” commute. Nearly my own private bus. And it is quick!
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Cincinnati’s hires guy to defend itself
That “guy to defend itself” is typically referred to as the city solicitor, a citified version of a county prosecutor. And just moments ago, City Manager Milton Dohoney announced who the guy is… so, without further adieu…drum roll… a portion of a press release from Meg Olberding, city spokeswoman:
“John P. Curp, Esq. as the new [...]
Morgan Freeman Injured in Car Accident – TMZ.com
This is some heartbreaking news:
TMZ has learned that Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman, 71, has been injured in a serious car accident in Mississippi.
Cops tell us the “Dark Knight” star was in a one car accident around 11:30 PM last night north of the small town of Ruleville. He was airlifted from the accident [...]
