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Poor grammar aside, my point is there's millions of dollars that are spent for the poor on a yearly basis and there needs to be accountability. I like how the United Way(another source of dollars) started asking what have you done for me lately, before they give an organization more money. Are the agencies truly solving a problem? I don't think that's too much to ask. I also forgot the most obvious source of funding in the city/Hamilton county and that's the two multi-million dollar tax levies that got renewed - Hamilton County Children's Services Levy and Health Care Levy. I'm not a fan of these, but if people want to tax themselves . . .of course poor people aren't effected since they probably don't pay property tax. The city has some tough choices to make and questioning what S.S.A are doing shouldn't be out of the question. The more I read about Milton Dohoney, the more I like. He puts it out there and people have to deal with it. P.S. As for Head Start, I like the program, but from my experience, it's a prime reason to keep abortion safe and legal.

So are you saying we shouldn't even try to fix the social problems in our society!?!? Yes reactionary measures are necessary, but so are social services that look to fix the root problem. It is not an either/or situation both are contingent upon one another. Policing alone creates a never ending cycle, and social services alone create a situation where certain people in society get off too easy for their actions. There are a wealth (not being ironic) of programs that deal with root causes. Cuts or not from the city, I believe (feel free to correct me) that CPS has a rather substantial program in place that reaches out to families and their children in need. Though they can't seem to get a handle on the truancy problem. Another huge program that I'm very familiar with is Head State which is funded by the Federal, State and maybe Local tax dollars. It a large operation in the city and Hamilton County that reaches out to thousands of poor families. Personally, I like the idea of Head Start, but some of the situations these kids (ages 3-5) are in, is brutal and even at that young of age I can already see the lost causes. My dear old Mom work there for 10 years and had to do home visits in the evening hours. Me or my Dad would be her escort and besides the absolute terrible city neighborhoods(the Price Hills, Fairmount, wrong side of Western Northern) the mom would open the door high or drunk, he home or apt would be trashed. Dad's were rarely around. If a kid had a chance it was usually because a grandparent was involved. Millions of dollars are spend every year on Head Start. These families make choices and you can't hold their hand through life. Governments and agencies can only do some much. They can't be expect to fix every screwed-up person and the choices they make. And I will always question the purpose of some of this S.S.A. Are they making a political statement? Are the religious-based agencies really making a difference or are they only taking about Jesus?

The city doesn't have 10-15 years to get the root causes. You got 20 and 30 year olds raping and killing that are beyond hope, then finding safe haven in these countless agencies. I've literary lost count how many there are now. Your automatically assuming all S.S.A. are a good thing. I don't agree. I think they create an enabling environment. That allows certrain thugs to keep doing what their doing and then have warm meal and a roof over their head. Enough. The Enquirer has a more detail article of the overall budget. Cuts have to be made. Don't let Grasscut see "1 million to demolish 91 condemned buildings in three neighborhoods: East Price Hill, Northside and Avondale." ;-) Another good thing.

I'd call it tough love. I'm impress the new city manager had the courage to make tough choices. I've been reading about this upcoming deficit for years now and nothing has been done until now. Of course, politics will now come into play and pick it a part. I couldn't help but notice that funding for Tender Mercies was cut. I believe that was considered one of the more troublesome agencies. The less Social Services Agencies DT the better, IMO.

Too bad that pickup truck driver wasn't near the Purple People Bridge when that couple got kidnapped, robbed, and raped.

'Underground,' on top Once a city hall worker, College Hill native now on cable sketch comedy BY JOHN KIESEWETTER | ENQUIRER STAFF WRITER Jerry Springer isn't the only person to go from Cincinnati City Hall to prime-time TV. Cincinnati native Gabrielle Dennis, a performer on Damon Wayans' "The Underground" sketch comedy series, worked for Vice Mayor Minette Cooper in 2003, before moving to Los Angeles. The former College Hill resident graduated from the Hughes Center in 1996, after seven years at the School for Creative and Performing Arts. As a child she appeared in two movies shot here: "A Mom for Christmas" and "A Rage in Harlem," and in "Fences" at Playhouse in the Park. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061109/LIFE/611090312/1025/LIFE

I guess maybe it takes 30 minutes, if you're really far away from 77 or the Jennings Freeway. But I've personally made it to the e. 9th street exit downtown from Pleasant Valley in 10 minutes. And no, I wasn't speeding. I think you'll do better than 30 minutes. Interesting, right now I'm about 10 minutes from DT Cincy which I think is great. Others may not think that's a good thing.

Thanks for the info. The potential employer is located in Seven Hills. I take it, it's in an office park of some sort. Doing a quick search showed it's about 30 minutes from DT Cleveland, but I not familiar with what else it was near. I'll look into Parma. Thanks .

What can the people up north tell a guy down south about Seven Hills? I may end up there. Thanks

3cdc has a pdf of the Music Hall Square Garage Presentation. I pulled a few pics from it. The design doesn't overwhelmed these landmarks. If it helps keep these two institutions viable, I'm all for it. Based on the pdf it looks the garage can be built around the Pipefitters building if necessary. I have no sympathy for the preservationist, they have over 500 eye sores in OTR to deal with and haven't done shit and yet they need to complain about any new construction. Tough. http://www.3cdc.org/otrrapsessions

If Cincinnati can attract more Layla Dotson's of the world, at least DT would be a much sexier place.

I am curious why the interest in seeing France and US become Muslim dominated? Considering Muslim and Asian countries for that matter, have far less diversity than Europe/USA combined. Is it about tolerance?

Anyone know if the park will be open to the public or will it still be restricted? If will certainly be interesting to see if development occurs or will there always be a stigma with the area. I know people live near water towers, cemeteries, etc, but I don't know about a former nuclear faculty.

^Thanks. Vick was a monster against the Bengals. He looked like a real quarterback for a change.

I believe this project is a pretty big chuck of the Brewery District plans. Here's an old thread that discuss some other ideas. http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php?topic=5707.0

I remember this. This should be a YouTube clip.

How much do those condos go for? It's just nice to hear that Chad lives in Cincy whereas most players from the Bengals and Reds seem to live in NKY. Well, I know Carson lives in Indian Hill.

<i>It will be interesting to see how these sell considering the location. Anything on Queen City would have to be considered risky. Through these condos seem to somewhat isolated.</i> <b>Construction Begins On New Westwood Condos</b> Reported by: 9News Web produced by: Candice Terrell First posted: 10/25/2006 10:21:38 AM Construction on Cincinnati's newest condominium development is officially underway. The Bluffs at Woodcrest development will go up at the corner of Queen City and Sunset in Westwood. City Manager Milton Dohoney joined members of MI Homes for Wednesday's ground breaking ceremony. The condos feature two or three bedrooms, attached garages, cove doorways, and wooded views. They are also tax abated. The new condos will be finished in late spring. MORE: http://www.wcpo.com/news/2006/local/10/25/westwood.html

<b>HBO To Produce Show Based In Cincinnati</b> Reported by: 9News Web produced by: Candice Terrell First posted: 10/25/2006 5:26:21 PM HBO is producing a new series called John from Cincinnati. The cable network announced Wednesday they will air the show's 12-episode first season next summer. No word yet on who will play "John" but the show does star <b>Rebecca De Mornay.</b>

Well, there's a little state called Kentucky that would be drawn to a casino in Anderson Township. I bet Westsiders will still stick with Indiana. It's still closer and less of a hassle. EDIT: And your still glossing over the jobs that will be created. They won't be minimum wage McDonald's type jobs. That why I thought it was a shame the DT Cincy got shafted. I can deal what the few hundred gambling addicts the casinos may or may not create. I rather have that than drug dealers and addicts on every corner and just as many social service agencies ready to hold their hand.

What!??! We can still bad mouth West Chester and Mason, right? ;-) I am very curious how Ohioans will vote on this issue. After years of being surrounded by casinos and enjoying them has the tide turned.

Another Bengals cover story in SI. I expect another one toward the end of the year. Chad has a condo near Eden Park.

^Nope, it's a decent cover of an ok song by a terrible band (ELO). http://www.myfountainsquare.com/ has another video link (OK Go doing a dance routine) and links to photo's on Flickr.

A OK Go's performance is on YouTube. It looked like they put on a fun show, I'm sorry to of missed it. Is there a way to embed video on UO? Edit: Not that anyone is going to see this, but I thought I'd update this post now that we can insert YouTube videos. [youtube=425,350]7LgevKjM6xU

3CDC will be having some meetings that might be worth attending.