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Interview with Carl Dobkins Jr

2008-08-20T10:29:58Z

Carl Dobkins Jr. was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on 1/13/41. Local DJ Gil Sheppard was impressed with Carl's early songs and became his manager. He started singing at local dance parties and record hops and in a short time landed a contract with Cincinnati based Fraternity Records. "Take Hold of My Hand" and "That's Why I'm Asking" was his first and only release on the label. Carl wrote and recorded two more of his songs at King studios in Cincinnati.

My Interview with Carl Dobkins Jr:

http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/423

Scott

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Hooping in Cincinnati

2008-08-03T23:27:39Z

Any hoopers out there?

I am interested in finding other local (hula) hoopers.

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Interview with Beth Cheek from The Fairmount Girls

2008-06-23T18:09:15Z

A veteran of the Cincinnati music scene, Beth Cheek, is getting ready for The Fairmount Girls cd release this Friday June 27 at Northside Tavern. Beth also let me in on whats going on with Lovely Crash, how she got her start in music and the ever popular Pop Rocks benefit concert which is in the planning stages as we speak.

My Interview with Beth Cheek from The Fairmount Girls and Lovely Crash:

http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/342

Scott

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FREEKBASS LIVE CD : THE grooveyard IS OPEN !

2008-05-30T13:17:42Z

*THE NEW FREEBASS LIVE CD "grooveyard" IS NOW AVAILABLE. http://www.homegrownmusic.net/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=HGMN&Product_Code=Freek3&Product_Count=&Category_Code="

Protege to funk-bass pioneer Bootsy Collins, fellow Cincinnati native Chris "Freekbass" Sherman and his band have inherited the Buckeye State's funk flag. Recorded live at the 20th Century Theatre in Cincinnati, Grooveyard is just that - a wide-open space full of dance-inducing, hard-hitting and sweaty electronic funk that listeners can let their ears run wild and get lost in!

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My First Attempt A Remixing a Hit Song!

2008-05-28T06:04:22Z

If the "Shock Wave" link doesn't work, you can see it on my "My Space" page:

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=303453303

http://www.u-myx.com/Music/Chicago/Free/6370/getcode

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My Brother's New Web-Site

2008-05-21T05:10:28Z

Check out my brother's new web-site, and help spread the word. His sight specializes in the interesting aspects of the "Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Area", and the "Cincinnati, Ohio, Northern Kentucky, South East Indiana Tri-State Area". These are two places that we can call home, and there is also more fun available on this web-site, so come check it out and join us. Just go to: www.dallascincykid.com

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Northside Art Sale and SN08 Benefit!!!

2008-05-03T19:36:36Z

Don't forget to join us next Saturday (May 10th) on Hamilton Ave. in the Northside Community of Cincinnati from 11-6pm. There will be many different artist representing their work and a variety of sales. Mayor Mark Mallory will be there to dedicate the new Artworks mural at Hoffner park as well. The SOB's will have a booth to represent our community and our main event, Scorched Nuts! Handmade items, goodies and SN related gear will be sold and tickets will be available! All proceeds will go towards the Scorched Nuts Organizor's Account which is being used to create the event artwork, fires and infrastructure needs. Please come out and support local artists and our community event!

Also a group of us are dressing up in vintage and old school prom gear and hitting the town for some shenanigans later that evening. Come be a part of Burner Prom Night 08! Contact angie for more info!!

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photos - Buffalo Killers, 4.18.08, 20th Century Theater, Cincinnati, OH

2008-04-20T15:35:59Z

Photos from Buffalo Killers at 20th Century Theater:

Buffalo Killers, 4.18.2008, 20th Century Theater, Cincinnati, OH
http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/251

The Buffalo Killers will also be going on tour with The Black Keys starting in mid May

Scott

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photos - Freekbass, 4.18.08, 20th Century Theater, Cincinnati, OH

2008-04-20T15:32:48Z

Photos from Freekbass at 20th Century Theater last night:

Freekbass, 4.18.2008, 20th Century Theater, Cincinnati, OH
http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/249

They were recording a live dvd last night so be on the look out for that. Be sure to also catch Freekbass on the upcoming Tribute to James Brown Tour which begins May 1st. Check out the information for the tour at http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/211

Scott

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Interview with Billy Alletzhauser from The Hiders

2008-04-15T15:28:18Z

The Hiders are composed of an all-star indie line up. Singer-songwriter-guitarist Billy Alletzhauser is a former member of Ohio alt-country group The Ass Ponys. Beth Harris once turned down a university scholarship for vocal music. Michael Horrigan has played in groups The Love Cowboys and The Afghan Whigs. Tony Franklin is one of the most talented jazz, rock, and blues drummers in Cincinnati.

The Hiders will be holding a CD release party for the debut of their 2nd studio cd "Penny Harvest Field" on May 9, 2008 at The Southgate House in Newport, KY. Singer/Songwriter Kim Taylor will be opening the show.

Here is my Interview with Billy Alletzhauser from The Hiders:

http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/239

Scott

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Thank You

2008-04-10T06:07:29Z

Thank You Capt. Broxterman and FF Schira your shift is now over....much respect and thanks

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Jon Justice CD Release show 4.18.08

2008-04-08T00:02:34Z

April 7, 2008 (Cincinnati, OH) -- Jon Justice will be releasing their long awaited sophomore album, "The Rebound", Friday April 18th at Covington's best venue for live music, Molly Malone's. Shyte Mcflyte, a newly formed Jazz/Blues Hip Hop Fusion group will be kicking off the night at 9:30 sharp. Make sure to bring your dancing shoes for these guys! Entry is FREE with the purchase of "The Rebound" and $5 otherwise.

The new release from Jon Justice is more representative of what he brings to the table as an individual as well as a songwriter and performer. Jon's first album, "Forget About Time", although very good, was admittedly slightly over produced. In his latest effort he has used his current touring band in the studio with him along with producer Phillip Wolfe and an array of great backup singers. This is in contrast to using such well known heavy hitters as Wayne Jackson of the Memphis Horns on the previous record. You are sure to get your money's worth with "The Rebound" as the total track count comes in at a very impressive 14 songs. "The Rebound" will be available at many of your favorite local retailers as well as at www.jonjustice.com but don't miss out on the very first opportunity to get your copy, Friday April 18th at Molly Malone's in Covington, KY.

Read the full press release - http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/225

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CD Review - The Newbees - Amsterdam

2008-04-07T14:40:22Z

The Newbees have brought us their latest cd Amsterdam , containing 18 tracks that show us what happens when you bring together 5 songwriters with talent and the experience to back it up.

Here is my review of their latest cd, "Amsterdam":

http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/217

Scott

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Interview with Kelly Richey

2008-04-07T03:03:18Z

Guitarist/singer Kelly Richey has been described by one music critic as: “Stevie Ray Vaughan trapped in a woman’s body with Janis Joplin screaming to get out.” That’s an apt appraisal of the Lexington, Kentucky native, who’s now been based in Cincinnati for many years. Over the course of many album releases (and a live DVD), Richey has often been compared to such greats as Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan because of her ability to capture and entertain an audience with ripping guitar leads that both sing and astonish.

Here is my Interview with Kelly Richey:

http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/224

Scott

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Thurs. Night Apr. 3

2008-04-03T20:48:03Z

If your looking for some fun tonight I'll be hosting Karaoke at Sheltons, right in the heart of Cheviot. So come on out and see us see you there.
Adam

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Room-mate needed A.S.A.P.!!!

2008-04-02T07:39:15Z

That's right kiddies, the house of Grimm has a vacancy! I need a roomie by march 1st! Right now I have myself and Joe, a mild mannered homey who wishes to keep the basement, so you would get the upstairs room across from me. The rent is 284/mo. The bills are never more than a hundred a person, so for about 350 (everything included) you get all this!
Your own room (duh!)
A massive secluded deck, and I mean massive!
Hardwood floors!
A yard! Really! And a fire pit in the back!
A skylighted kitchen!
Hou se is on a cul de sac, with only one other house across the street, one house 60 yards and 2 treelines away to the left, and nothing behind or to the right of us but wooded area!
2 of the coolest roomies around!
High speed internet and free basic cable!
Right off of the Beechmont exit!

My criteria is wordy, but simple...
Partier but responsible.
Clean but not anal.
Easy going, but outspoken.
Drink and smoke a plus : )
Trustworthy and mostly DRAMA FREE (that means the company you keep as well)
Fun loving and doesn't mind the occasional party (or 2am after party).

Let me clarify that last one by saying this is NOT a "party house", and we respect each others privacy and schedules, but we do party nonetheless!
So if this sounds like you, hit me back soon either here or call me directly. Booyah.

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Mid-West Beer Festival

2008-03-19T21:32:48Z

Beer Lovers are invited to sample 75 Brews

What: First Annual Midwest Winter Beer Festival
When: Two sessions - 1 to 5 PM , and 6 to 10PM. Saturday Feb. 23
Where: Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront , 668 West Fifth Street , Covington , Ky
Price : $ 30.00 per session in advance, $ 35 at the door , $ 50 VIP ticket for both sessions, $ 10 designated driver ticket and souvenir glass. Proceeds will go to the Big Joe Duskin Music Education Foundation.

Parking : Free in Radisson lot
ETC: The Radisson is offering a discount rate of $ 109\night for those attending the festival.

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Med. Echoes show on 2/23/08

2008-03-19T21:32:18Z

I have two, possibly three, extra tickets to the Med. Echoes show Saturday night at Jungle Jim's. The tickets are $15 a ticket. Just contact me here if you are interested.

Thanks!

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Interview with Dan Tyminski

2008-03-19T21:31:24Z

For those of you who don't know who Dan Tyminski is, he has been guitarist and mandolin player for Alison Krauss since 1994 and sang "Man of Constant Sorrow" on the O' Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack.

Here is my Interview with Dan Tyminski:
http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/161

Scott

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Video - Sonny Moorman, 2.29.08, Burbanks, Cincinnati, OH

2008-03-04T15:52:33Z

here is some video I shot of Cincinnati blues musician Sonny Moorman this past Friday:

Sonny Moorman, 2.29.08, Burbanks, Cincinnati, OH
http://cincygroove.com/?q=node/154

Scott

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Mohenjo Daro

2008-02-20T18:36:21Z

Mohenjo Daro & Mayan Ruins
with Anaya Gypsy Dancers
Saturday , February 23
9:00 PM , $ 5 cover

New Mayan Ruins Live CD will be available!
Rohs St. Cafe
245 W McMillan
rohstreetcafe.com

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Fraud Alert regarding North Coast Earth First! Aka NCEF! Media. Completely independent from any activist group!

2008-02-18T21:07:19Z

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NCEF! Media in Humboldt County Ca.(AKA NORTH COAST EARTH FIRST!), is accused of fraud and donation embezzlement. Caution! Do not support this lone wingnut's scam! Active and legitamate groups exist in the area. Caution! Do not be fooled by NCEF! Media and his fraudulent outreach. Shunka Wakan exists completely seperate from any active affinity group.

Read about how he perpetuated a lawsuit under the guise of EF! against a legitimate environmental nonprofit:

From: northcoastjournal.com/100407/...004.html

October 4, 2007

"Money On Trees"

Big cash nearly fell into Shunka Wakan's lap. Other Earth First!ers are kinda happy it didn't.

by Heidi Walters

As the jury trial for the civil suit Kathryn Miller v. the Trees Foundation puttered to a start last week inside Courtroom 3 at the Humboldt County Courthouse, Shunka Wakan — a key witness for the plaintiff — spent mornings sitting on the hard wooden benches in the long hallway outside the courtroom. During breaks, Miller's attorney Linda Mitlyng, would come out of the courtroom to join him. But otherwise, as other people and their legal affairs swirled around him in a warm, odiferous bath of humanity, Shunka sat alone. Or, sometimes, he stood alone, straight-spined, his small, stocky body swallowed by the huge, stiff blue suit out of which his newly shorn, razor-scraped bald head poked vulnerably — as if, at any moment, the suit could gulp once more and he'd disappear completely. Always, he clutched a paper folder with a wolf's face on its cover.

The North Coast Earth First! Media guru had shaved off his woolly rust-tinged brown hair and beard the night before jury selection started, after discussing it with attorney Mitlyng. Now, it took an uncertain moment to recognize him. Then, of course: Shunka's light blue eyes in the pink-pale face, Shunka's closed-lip smile, Shunka's trademark husky murmur, "Mm-hmm, for sure," in response to a comment.

In Courtroom 3, the amiable but no-nonsense Judge Christopher Wilson's domain, the fate of a $185,000 donation dangled. Would the plaintiff, donor Kathryn Miller, prevail in her claim that the defendant, the Trees Foundation, was not in fact the intended recipient of her generous gift? That Shunka Wakan's NCEF! Media Center and the treesitters were? Or would the Trees Foundation convince the jury that, in fact, the money was intended all along for Trees, with no instructions attached for funneling it elsewhere?

Richard Idell, left, who is defending the Trees Foundation against a lawsuit filed by Kathryn Miller, confers with Doug Wallace, community support coordinator for Trees. Photo by David Lawlor.

In her opening arguments, Miller's attorney, Mitlyng, said the case came down to "fraud and broken promises." "She believed [Trees] would hold [the money] in trust, for the benefit of North Coast Earth First!" said Mitlyng. The defense's attorney, Richard Idell, countered in his opening argument that the donation was an unconditional gift and Miller never wrote letters of instruction — as Miller claims she did. "Ms. Miller ... didn't do anything. She took the check [from her mother's estate] and flipped it over and wrote on the back, 'Payable to the Trees Foundation,'" said Idell.

Miller's claim sought the return of her $185,000, plus interest.

Out in the hallway, Shunka waited to tell his side of the story. Maybe he thought about the magical donation that never materialized, and now probably never would. Maybe he thought about the other times he'd been in this courthouse — dozens of times, along with other activists, often before Judge Wilson, answering to charges of trespassing and other forms of civil disobedience in the woods. Likely, he wondered when they were finally going to call him in to testify — it was taking forever in there. He'd even sent out an e-mail prematurely to the several hundred subscribers to his NCEF! online group erroneously announcing he would be first up to testify.

By the end of Friday's court session, Miller was still on the stand. Perhaps Monday it would be Shunka's turn. Whenever it was, he would be testifying on Miller's behalf; but he wasn't a party to the lawsuit. And in the end, after hearing all of the evidence, the jury would be determining who was telling the truth about intentions and letters of instructions. Shunka was just there to provide context and evidence in a contract dispute.

But to a number of forest activists, including a half dozen or so who appeared in the audience last Friday to watch the trial unfold, that context matters more to them than the legal questions. They say this lawsuit has placed a strain on the environmental community that could do as much damage as an ill-felled redwood that takes down other giants in its descent. They disapprove of the lawsuit, and they blame Shunka for it. And, they say, it's just another example of how Shunka has commandeered the North Coast Earth First! identity and used it for purposes that nobody else in the amorphous but consensus-driven local Earth First! movement has agreed to.

"For a lot of us, when we read about the lawsuit, this is kind of like Shunka on trial," said long-time forest activist Deane Rimerman last Friday, calling from Olympia, Wash. "And, to what extent is he worthy of that money?"

Kathryn Miller wanted her money to go toward saving trees, she said on the witness stand last Thursday. The slender 59-year-old was dressed in a pink print skirt and white sweater, with her gray-streaked dark hair pulled back into a neat, thin braid tinted slightly green. (Little did the jury know that Miller had spent the night in jail, in blue jail duds, and then had been "dressed out," in court lingo, in her street clothes before being escorted into the court by the bailiff. Miller had been arrested the week before, on Sept. 17, when she arrived in civil court for the pre-trial readiness hearing; according to the misdemeanor criminal charges filed against her, Miller allegedly had made annoying phonecalls to Barbara Ristow of the Trees Foundation all hours of the day and night.)

On the stand, Miller described how she became an activist. She remembered how, when she was a child in Orinda, her mother decided to stop spraying the beautiful oak trees on their property after reading Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. "And then, when my son was 9, we were watching the news on TV about the Chernobyl nuclear power plant meltdown. And my son said to me, 'I wish I'd never been born. I don't think I'll get to live a full life.'"

She protested the building of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. She started a peace action group in the late 1980s in San Jose. She did nonviolent protests at the Nevada Test Site. And in 1990, she came up with some of her fellow protestors to help set up the camp for Redwood Summer, and to take part in demonstrations. She's been on and off involved in Earth First! actions in Humboldt ever since, she said, including huffing in supplies for treesitters and huffing out their garbage. She'd also, at one point, bought a condo in Arcata.

In 2004, Miller sold her condo and bought an acre of farmland, already planted with coffee, in Guatemala. She put in fruit trees to shade the coffee. That same year, her mother, who lived in Sonoma, died. "The last time I saw her was in 2003," said Miller. "She told me when she died, she was going to leave me some money. I told her I'd use it to further my work for the forest. And she was pleased, because she loved the treesitters and the forest."

Shortly after learning of her mother's death, Kathryn Miller sought out Shunka Wakan in front of the food co-op in Arcata, where he "tabled" to raise funds for the North Coast Earth First! Media office — selling T-shirts, and stickers, offering pamphlets, accepting donations. She'd known Shunka for about five years, she said.

"I said to him, I was going to inherit some money: What was the best way to get that to the North Coast Earth First!?"

In the spring of 2005, Shunka Wakan was floating above the treetops. "I was so excited," the 32-year-old said in an interview a few weeks ago, sitting inside his tiny but colorful North Coast Earth First! Media office in Arcata, walls covered in art and topo maps — including one of Buckeye Mountain, where in 2000-2001, during the "Mattole Free State" action, Shunka and others hiked 14 miles through waist-high snowdrifts to save trees.

Kathryn Miller, he recalled, had come up to him excitedly as he walked along the sidewalk outside the Arcata Co-op and said, "I just donated $185,000 to North Coast Earth First!'"

She'd talked to him the year before about making the donation — she'd said she was anticipating an inheritance from her mother's estate, and she wanted to make a big donation to his group. He'd told her to make it through the Trees Foundation, which handled the NCEF! Media office's finances through an arrangement that had been established years ago. (The Trees Foundation is an umbrella organization formed in 1991 to assist smaller environmental groups. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, it can accept large, tax-deductible donations on behalf of affiliates, and provide professional resources. And it can lead large campaigns, like the one to save the Headwaters Forest back in the '90s.)

Well, now she'd finally done it.

Miller and Shunka agreed to meet at Fiesta Café in Sunny Brae, so she could tell him how she wanted the money spent: She wanted, straight away, for someone to organize a mediated workshop for the local Earth First! activists on ageism and sexism, issues she thought were fracturing the movement. And, she wanted the bulk of the donation to help support the forest activists who blockade logging roads and hunker up in ancient redwoods to fend off loggers' saws.

Not long after, Shunka was on his way to have lunch with some folks from the Trees Foundation, where they'd talk about Miller's wishes.

"Our media outreach was going to get a big boost," Shunka said. "The donation would keep the EF! office going for many years. So I walked into the Wildflower Café feeling elated, thinking we got all this money."

Barbara Ristow and Doug Wallace of the Trees Foundation were there. "I was super excited," Shunka said, "and I said, 'This is great, this big donation. Isn't it wonderful?' We ordered food, and still I'm all excited, talking about the money, but I notice they're looking nervously at each other. [Finally], they said, 'Well, we're just shocked that you think this money was for you.' And I was like, 'I just met with the donor, and that's what she said.' And they're like, 'Well, let's go ahead and plan the workshop and deal with that later.' I remember that, because it put me at ease."

After that, Shunka said he gave Trees a list of people he thought might benefit from the mediator-run workshop. "Some were people I knew had beefs with me, but I was willing to bring 'em into the circle and talk about it."

According to some vague accounts, the workshop was a disaster. One person who was there claims that Shunka, at one point, pounded his fists on the floor, blustered, then got up and stormed out, yelling as he walked away. Shunka says that's overblown.

"The letter from Kathryn Miller to Barbara Bristow said she wanted the mediation to be a safe place, safe to be emotional," he said. "And I think people are saying 'I freaked out.' The freak-out reports are exaggerated. It's just part of this ongoing character assassination. People say I was 'red-faced.' But my face is naturally red."

In late 2005, while Shunka was in Seattle, a friend called him from Arcata to say a woman had come by asking for the office key. She had a list of equipment she wanted to take away. The friend didn't give her the key.

When Shunka got back from Seattle, he discovered his reimbursement funds from Trees had been "frozen." He also learned about a letter someone in the NCEF! movement had circulated for signatures and then sent to Mark Knipper, who handled the Trees Foundation transactions for the NCEF! Media office. It said, in essence, "We don't want Shunka running EF!"

"I called the Trees Foundation," Shunka recalled. "I was sick, it was the middle of the winter, I'm trying to table, it's raining, it's cold. And Barbara Ristow told me, 'You just need to have a meeting [with the other Earth First!ers] and come to a group consensus on what the Trees Foundation funding should be used for."

The meeting never happened — nobody could agree to meet, said Mark Knipper, also in an interview last week. Knipper is a social worker and a long-time activist who had been the contact person between Trees and NCEF! Media. "So it ate itself," Knipper said. "And although I'm former Navy, a mariner, I said I'm not going down with this ship. So I divorced myself from it ... and signed it all back to Trees."

The NCEF! Media office was dropped from the Trees Foundation altogether.

Shunka and the NCEF! Media office never did see any of the big donation. Miller didn't even know that, he said, until she phoned him up in the summer of 2006, more than a year after she made the donation, to ask about a guy named "Jungle," who had been reported as missing on the NCEF! hotline. Miller was spending much of her time in Guatemala now, where she was raising fruit trees; after she'd made her big donation, Hurricane Stan had struck — she spent the ensuing year mopping up the mess.

First, Shunka told her Jungle was still missing. Then he told her about the money.

"I said, 'Yeah, they told me it wasn't for us,'" said Shunka. "And she said, 'I meant for all of it to go to you guys.' She sounded real upset. And I was like, 'I knew it! I knew it!'"

Shunka tried to sue Trees in small claims court, but it went nowhere.

Miller filed a claim against the Trees Foundation on Oct. 5, 2006, in Humboldt County Superior Court, seeking the return of the $185,000 plus interest so she could distribute the money herself.

And if she wins? "She may just spread it out more," said Shunka. "She's got tree planting ideas. Maybe she could buy a grove. She'd maybe not give it all to Earth First! this time. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that Trees blew for us."

On an uncomfortably hot afternoon last week, four forest activists who'd agreed to an interview for this story — Jeff, Shaggy, Sparrow and Farmer — sat on the ground at the Arcata Marsh next to a log bench on which a teeming crew of red ants worked a splintered notch. Someone had come along here in 1999 and carved a grouping of faces — bearded, grimacing, possibly mourning faces — onto the log and signed it Daniel. The carving had been drenched in red paint, and burnished by years of sitters.

"It kind of reminds me of the memorial for Gypsy," said one of them. "With the red paint."

Gypsy was the forest name of David Nathan Chain, who in September 1998, during an Earth First! action at Grizzly Creek, was crushed to death by a tree felled by an enraged logger. Farmer, actually, was there — he was just 16, but had a year of activism already under his belt. And Shunka was there — it was Shunka's first forest action.

Farmer, Shag, Sparrow and Jeff first made it clear that they spoke for themselves alone, although they participate in various forest defense affinity groups: Farmer works for the Mattole Wildlands Defense Group now, watchdogging the California Department of Forestry for new timber harvest plans, and keeping an eye on a Pacific Lumber Co. watershed analysis. Shag, who saw his first redwood about five years ago, helps keep the Fern Gully treesit village in Freshwater functioning. Jeff, who grew up in the high desert, and fell in love with the woods, works with the Nanning Creek treesit just outside of Scotia, as well as other groups. Sparrow, who was drawn to forest action because the cultural landscape was "like a folktale" he couldn't resist, is with the Fern Gully affinity group. These groups are all part of the Humboldt Forest Defense Association, a collective with a website but no formal structure.

The HFDA sprang into being six years ago — about the time the entity called North Coast Earth First! had essentially dissolved. It would take a book to describe that drawn-out dissolution — a book of lost causes, won causes, waning media interest, Judi Bari's death, Gypsy's death, ego-spurred squabbles, interpersonal catastrophes, a war overseas, hurricanes. And while the HFDA activists might still cherish the Earth First! name — the movement — in their hearts, it's now been further complicated by what you might call the Shunka effect.

"I still feel in many ways solidarity with the greater Earth First! movement abroad," said Farmer. "But in this county, in this climate, if you say you're with the North Coast Earth First!, many people associate you with North Coast Earth First! Media."

Shunka revived the North Coast Earth First! office around 2002. And he did what previous office managers had done — tabled, put out news releases, wrote articles for other publications. But it wasn't like the old days, in the '90s, when hundreds of people were getting arrested in forest actions and the jail support phone and legal resources were in constant use.

Shunka first worked in an office in Eureka, then later moved to Arcata. He called his outfit the NCEF! Media Center. For a time, he and other "affinity groups" tried to work together. But he alienated some people. He took over the North Coast Earth First! website. He controlled the North Coast Earth First! email list of 300 or more subscribers to the news alerts. He sent out press releases on his own.

"I felt the North Coast Earth First! Media Center was a unilateral effort on Shunka's part," said Farmer. Whereas, in the old days, "spokespeople were decided on by the group. And if you wrote an article it was passed by everyone. I feel Shunka appointed himself spokesperson at some point."

Many also claim they've been subject to a lashing anger from Shunka.

"I won't work with him because I pledge nonviolence in my actions," said Shag. "I don't believe he pledges the same thing. He has exhibited violent behavior towards me and towards other activists in my presence."

"He's a bear," said Jeff, making claw-fists with his hands.

But the sad thing is, all of this infighting probably has done nothing to help the actual trees. And the mediation workshop Kathryn Miller wanted didn't fix matters. Now, there was her lawsuit.

"When I heard about this lawsuit, I thought, the Trees Foundation does not deserve to be attacked in that way," said Farmer. "There's much bigger issues that need to be dealt with — with Maxxam and old-growth logging. ...If you look at Fern Gully and Nanning Creek (the Bonanza timber harvest plan), there's hundreds of old growth acres still standing whose fate is unclear."

Shag put it more bluntly: "If [Miller] knew Shunka and wanted to get the money to North Coast Earth First! Media, she should've given it to Shunka. But if she was trying to get it to treesits and forest defense, then the money went to the right place.

"My problem is this whole representation thing. There's people in the trees — how do you know who to get the money to, to help them?"

Shunka knows that a lot of fellow activists aren't happy with his role in the donation dispute. He also knows how some people talk about him and say he's hard to get along with. "I'm just standing up for the truth," he said. "And people don't like it. To me, it feels like a small clique of people who don't like me. I feel a lot of love and support in this community."

He certainly doesn't come off right away as someone who's angry, or who lashes out, or who locks the office and doesn't let people in. Why, recently, he helped a young woman hook up with the treesitters so she could learn the ropes. (Shaggy said that's proof Shunka doesn't have direct connections with the people doing direct action; but you can't deny it's a connection.)

It's probably a bad idea to ask Darryl Cherney, one of the founders of the local Earth First! movement, what he thinks of Shunka Wakan, whose real name is Jason Wilson. (Shunka tells a story of how he was named by a Lakota medicine man on the banks of the Cheyenne River in South Dakota in 1995. "Shunka Wakan," meaning "great dog," is only part of it. There's a secret part after that — altogether, his name means "the humble man called horse.")

"Shunka's a wingnut," Cherney said over the phone last Friday, sounding cheerfully vitriolic. "I have a 10-verse song about Shunka."

Here are the last few verses:

Who's at the co-op spanging a donation
Shunka, Shunka
Who's got a lawsuit 'gainst the Trees Foundation
Shunka, Shunka
Shunka, Shunka
Who's gonna keep on fighting the fight
Shunka, Shunka
With four of his friends at swimmers delight
Shunka, Shunka
Shunka, Shunka (Shunka voice: It's the last of the revolution)

There's no other word for it but "mean." But Cherney and Shunka have history — not all of it sour. Cherney said Shunka laughed when he heard the song, at least the first time.

"I met Shunka in 1998," Cherney said. "And I know he knew Julia ["Butterfly" Hill, whom Shunka had come west to find]. That was a good thing, helping Julia. That was good Shunka."

Cherney had even pushed for Shunka to go to Houston to talk with Charles Hurwitz, whose Maxxam Corp. bought out the old Pacific Lumber company back in 1985 and quickly became the forest activists' number one villain. Shunka went.

But now? "The current status of Shunka and me," Cherney said, "is that Shunka has sent me five or eight or nine e-mails threatening to sue me. Shunka is a joke."

Cherney can talk for hours about the problems he's had with Shunka over the years. His main point, though, is what has Shunka done for the trees lately?

"My question is, where's your topo maps?" he asked. "Where's your wilderness preservation proposal? Where's your lobbyist team in Sacramento?"

It has to be that, on some level, even the people in the movement who don't like Shunka understand somewhat where he's coming from. So he's emotional. Passionate. Perhaps he's caught up so completely in the cause he can't let go. Or, who knows — maybe he's a phony, like he accused Knipper of being back in 2005.

But being a forest activist comes with perils beyond the obvious physical ones.

"I'm really trying to have compassion for Shunka, even though he's kind of attacked us," said Susy Barsotti by phone from Laytonville a couple of weeks ago. Barsotti is president of the Trees Foundation board, and she says the lawsuit has held Trees hostage, unable to function fully. "I've been mystified and dismayed that he's participated like this in the suit. But Shunka witnessed Gypsy's death. And I think he may have post-traumatic stress syndrome. I don't think he's recovered from it. And that can affect your behavior."

A number of people mentioned this, actually, about Shunka. And he often refers to Gypsy's death himself. In an article titled "What Luna has taught me," posted on the website of Julia "Butterfly" Hill's organization, Circle of Life, Shunka writes: "I decided to commit to doing ground support after witnessing the death of David Nathan "Gypsy" Chain on September 17, 1998 ... I remember looking across the valley as we hiked up that day, seeing the rolling hills of forests and clear-cuts, and thinking out loud, "That's why we're here!" Seeing Gypsy's life taken from him, and then seeing the corruption and lies of the Humboldt County Sheriffs ... really opened my eyes to the situation our old-growth forests face."

Later, he did ground support for Hill in her second year in Luna. And in the same article on her website, something else Shunka writes indicates how ready he was to devote himself to a cause: "Being on the support team was the top priority in my life, and I was happy knowing that everything else revolved around when I'd be needed for the next supply run. I never felt lost because I knew what I was doing. That was a feeling I had not felt in years, between feeling dissatisfaction with life in college, and then more dissatisfaction with life as a minimum-wage worker after college. Before joining Julia's ground support team I was unhappy, even to the point of tears, wondering if my entire life was going to be a minimum-wage nightmare ...."

Pure devotion, without benefit of a little hypocrisy, could drive anyone batty. Deane Rimerman, the activist from Olympia who said it is Shunka who is on trial, said it's not uncommon for intense, stressful movements like Earth First! to produce an army of walking wounded. And he's been around, in forest actions up and down the coast, for long enough to know; he was the one, in fact, who "got the maps and led the first hikers up to the hill" to the Gypsy Mountain campaign and Luna treesit.

"In the forest activist movement, there's very little that's rewarding," Rimerman said. "There's a lot of post traumatic stress syndrome. All of us get it. Once you've been through the court process, and the jail process, and seen 1,000-year-old trees get cut down that you really cared about and thought you could save — it's devastating."

That alone, setting aside the troubles with Shunka, could explain the many rifts that have occurred within the local EF! ranks over the years. Josh Brown, who moved to Humboldt in 1995 right before the peak of the Headwaters campaign, said one of the unique qualities of Earth First! is that it "is primarily a youth movement."

"A lot of people that come through are young, are passionate — and it's a wonderful thing," he said. They get thrown into leadership positions quickly — and then they get burned out. Many move quickly on to other things. Brown stayed in longer than most. "When I left [in 2001], I was 30 years old. And I'd been a full-time activist since I was 18."

Paradoxically, said Brown, the youthful draw and the departure of seasoned activists leaves the movement with "no elders to kind of sit around and coach the [new kids]."

The movement also draws strong personalities, he said. Tenacious ones, too, like Shunka's.

"Shunka, I think he really does have a big heart," said Brown. "And I think he does care for the forest."

Last Friday, following the morning session of Miller v. Trees, a group of the Humboldt Forest Defense Association activists stood on the courthouse steps talking. The door opened, and Shunka walked out and down the steps toward the group. They didn't greet him. After a time, he tried to talk to one of them, Jeff. Jeff walked away. Shunka followed him, then stopped and talked to another guy. Then he stood alone again.

From: northcoastjournal.com/101107/...011.html

"Trees Foundation Wins"

October 11th, 2007

The jury in the civil case Kathryn Miller v. the Trees Foundation decided in favor of Trees, after deliberating all day Tuesday. (See "Money on Trees," Oct. 4).

Miller is the long-time forest activist who inherited a bundle from her mother and then signed $185,000 over to the Trees Foundation. In her lawsuit, she claimed she had intended the money to be passed through Trees to one of its affiliates, North Coast Earth First! Media, run by Shunka Wakan. She claimed she had made her intentions clear, verbally and in writing, and that Trees had agreed to the conditions, then broken its promise and kept the money. Trees denied making such promises, and said it had never seen any letters or heard of instructions to give the money to NCEF! Media. (Also, somewhat relatedly, in criminal court on Tuesday Miller pleaded no contest to charges that she had made annoying phonecalls to Barbara Ristow of the Trees Foundation.)

So, that's that. Now, there are only the pieces to pick up.

For Shunka Wakan — featured in last week's Journal as a central figure in a messy nest of infighting that has fractured the current ranks of local Earth First!ians — it could be a long, lonely patching together of lost friends and broken alliances. Not only did he and Miller lose their attempt to retrieve her donation, but now he's been banned from the North Coast Co-op.

Yes, that happened last week. It was Thursday, around 4:15 in the evening, and two activists with the Humboldt Forest Defense Association were tabling — hawking brochures and such — outside the Co-op. It's an activity Shunka himself has spent many a day doing in that very same spot, raising cash to pay for his NCEF!Media outreach work and other causes. And, well, these two fellows, Jeff and Farmer, were on Shunka's shit list, now. They'd spoken gently, but unfavorably, about Shunka's doings in the North Coast Earth First! arena — said he lashed out at people, said he commandeered NCEF! resources, and so forth. Here's a snippet of Jeff's account of what happened, which he sent to the NCJ in an e-mail on Friday:

"Shunka was removed from the Arcata Co-op yesterday after a scuffle with myself and another activist around 5 p.m. Well, he wasn't exactly removed, but APD was called. He was asked to leave after threatening to flip over the HFD donation table while stating he was 'like Jesus in the marketplace ...'"

Sue Coulter, manager of the Arcata Co-op, recounted on Friday how an employee walking by heard the argument and went inside to get her. "So I went out to talk to [Shunka], because it's not the first time we've had problems," she said. "Most of the time, he's fine. Most of the time, I stick up for him." One time, she said, she even called the police to protect Shunka after someone had threatened him. "But he gets into arguments. I tried to talk to him. I told him to leave. ... He was causing a scene, right by the door, and I can't have it. He refused to leave. ... I said, fine. I went into the store. He followed me into the store, and he was still yelling at me, 'Oh, now you're going to call the police on me.'" Coulter called the police, but Shunka left before they arrived.

Shunka, waiting in the courthouse for the jury verdict Tuesday, said Coulter did indeed ask him to leave and he did, indeed, refuse to. As for the HFD tablers, he said he merely asked them why they had Trees Foundation literature on their table. "I said, 'Why do you want to represent these people?'" And then, he said, "Jeff accused me of embezzling — he said this in public. He said, 'You've embezzled thousands of dollars from the Earth First! movement through the years.' And I complained to one of the employees who was walking by. Because that's serious, accusing someone of embezzling."

But Shunka said the whole thing's yet another attack on him. "I don't consider I was yelling. We were talking. I'm an emotional person, I concede to that. I speak from my heart. I don't scream at people. I would love to — but I don't."

In his email, Jeff with HFD predicted Shunka would leave town within weeks, if not sooner. But at the courthouse, even before the verdict, Shunka said he wasn't going anywhere.

"I'm just going to continue to run the Earth First! office and continue to call Humboldt County home," he said. He's also going to write a letter to the Co-op, complaining about how he gets scapegoated and booted out of there even when other people, he says, are the culprits. And, as for the Miller v. Trees case, he said, he and Miller may now take their complaint to another venue.

-- Heidi Walters

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Burlesque Bash this weekend! (X-post)

2008-02-12T12:55:58Z

Burlesque Bash
Saturday February 16
The Loft at Tickets Sports Bar
100 W. 6th Street
Covington, KY
Doors at 8:30, show at 9:00
$15 pre-sale (see Bondaura.com for info) or $20 at the door.

Old-school burly fun! Come play...

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Sushi Debauchery

2008-02-10T00:16:35Z

in the ATL we have a small chain of sushi restaurants with a party atmosphere--electronic music, weird selections (peanut sushi, anyone?), staff that hoots and hollers and literally takes sake shots with the patrons, sake martinis...good times.

Does Cincinnati have anything like that? Sushi that isn't stuffy?

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Fun stuff?

2008-02-05T21:00:23Z

Anyone have ideas for fun stuff to do on a date? Beyond dinner and a movie and getting smashed at a bar. I like those things too, but I'm looking for something creative and interesting. Oh, and cheap. I feel like there must really be cool shit to do in this city, and I just don't know where. Thoughts?

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Thank You Party

2008-01-23T02:48:14Z

Weds. Jan 23rd. We intend to say thank you to those in the service industry who are there for us everyday. Hairstylists, Servers, Customer Service Reps., anyone who makes there living providing a service to us and others.
Your party is Weds. night at Sheltons right in the heart of Cheviot at the corner of Harrison and Delmar. Parking is located at 5/3rd bank on Harrison Ave.
We'll have music, Karaoke spun by Adam and Bree, Prizes, Darts, Billiards, and just some damn fine times with some damn fine people.
Come on out we'll start the party when you get there but I'll start the music at 9. Sheltons Pub and Social Hall is at the corner of Harrison Ave. and Delmar Dr. 45211

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Burlesque Bash

2007-11-29T19:06:42Z

The Burlesque Bash
Saturday december 1st , 2007
Doors open @ 8:30 PM - Show starts @ 9:00 PM

4719 Vine Street,
Cinti, Ohio,
$ 15 pre-sale, $ 20 at the door.

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The Belly Dance Show

2007-11-14T14:16:05Z

Sandstorm Proudly Present
The Belly Dance Show
A little bit campy , and a Whole lot of fun !

Saturday , November 17 , 2007 @ 8 :00 PM
The Sorg Commercial Building
63 S . Main Street , Middletown , Ohio, 45042
4th floor Ballroom
Ticket price $ 15.00

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Bearcat Football

2007-10-12T21:26:26Z

OK Cincinnati, its time give some props to the 6-0, nationally ranked Cats of UC. I believe the game Saturday is @ 7:00 PM against a really potent Louisville offense, but a joke of a defense. Should be fun to watch so go to a bar, or have a party if you like college football. Somebody has to say something when last weekend downtown by fountain square the Ohio State vs. Purdue game is on the big screen instead of the undefeated UC vs. Rutgers game. I am a huge buckeye fan but what a slap in the face that must have been for the true UC die hards. I also heard that at the Big East weekly press conference last week nobody from Cincinnati was physically there to cover it and that coach Kelly made a huge deal about it. Rightly so. Show some respect. If this city can support the Bengals with such passion there is plenty of room to show some love to a pretty tough college team. I'm actually glad my buckeyes don't play the cats this year. GO BUCKS.

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Brew Haha

2007-09-28T18:33:35Z

I'm surprised that there were no posts about this. Huh.

www.cincybrewhaha.com

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Help a hometown boy win a silly contest in England

2007-07-26T22:02:39Z

1. go to http://www.timtim.typepad.com/bigblogger2007

2. Click on "bob" in the poll in the right-hand column

3. Click on vote

4. Repeat daily through Monday on as many computers as you can.

thanks (and send me some skyline to London!)

bob
bobzyeruncle.com

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International Festival

2007-07-22T14:30:08Z

Cincinnati International Festival

Sunday 29 July
Fountain Square, downtown

Performances by all sorts of drummers, dancers, musicians, and martial artists, all day long. Plus delicious food!

http://cincyglobal.org/modules/news/

Anaya Gypsy bellydance performs 5:30 - 6:00 PM
Blue Ash Shaolin-Do kung fu demo at 6:15

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Enlightened Single

2007-07-18T14:49:37Z

Are you an enlightened single ?
Meet and mingle, and enjoy the music and refreshments.
Who knows , just maybe that " someone" is there for you.

Aquarius Star- The Coolest New Landmark in Cincinnati!
1218 Sycamore @ 5:30 PM on July 20, 2007

Prepay $10.00 or $ 15.00 at the door! Please see website for payment options.
www.enlightened-singles.com

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CIncinnati Mills to CLOSE?

2007-07-13T01:35:18Z

I might happen!

The company that owns Cincinnati Mills found internal errors in financial reports and corruption and will be forced to file bankruptcy if it canoot sell off the entire company.

Sad for the people who shop there, i've only been there twice.

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The Gaiananda Band

2007-07-12T17:44:46Z

Mark your calenders !!! The Gaiananda Band will be playing at The Corinthian , May 12 from 7-9 PM. Dancing , Drinks, Food- it's an event you don't want to miss!

A special treat- " Daughters of Gaiai" - student performers will jion for a few numbers ! It shoud be an amazing performance !

Come support the musicians and fellow students - and have a good time doing it.

Hope to see you there!

The Corinthian
3253 Jefferson Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, 513-961-0013

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Why

2007-07-11T23:14:13Z

Why do some tribes have alot of activity and some have none ? Like this one?

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Favorite Italian Restaurant

2007-03-04T20:39:13Z

So I don't have a favorite because I haven't been to enough of them, but last night my boy and I went to Campanello's on Central Avenue for Valentine's Day. The eggplant parmagian was awesome and the spaghetti with Italian sausage was spicy! After dinner, we were each treated to a little brownie dessert thingy for the holiday. This place was really old school, we're talking red and white checkered table cloths and 70s wood panel on the walls. And it was tiny as hell but full of people at 7:30.

So what's your favorite little hole in the wall Italian place?

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Final Friday

2007-02-23T19:13:10Z

Mayan Ruins
Pschedelic\Progressive\Primitive\World Music
& NAVITAS Tribal Bellydance

Friday, February 23 @ 7:00 PM
Aquarius Star
Metaphysical Retail Shop
1218 Sycamore Street (Downtown Cincinnati )
513-381-3436

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CSL's Happy Hour

2007-02-08T18:57:02Z

CSL's Happy Hour
@ MLT & Million's ( Mt. Lookout )
**Friday February 9th
Sponsored by : Cincinnati Bell, Total Quality Logistics*

A chance to get happy in the cold : > )

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Musica Antiqua Cincinnati

2007-02-08T18:53:15Z

Musica Antiqua Cincinnati
This Sunday !
February, 11 from 6-9 PM at Starbucks
3568 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio
No Cover!

Musica Antiqua perform medieval & early music in this lovely little venue!

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Does anyone here burn scented candles?

2007-01-12T04:59:01Z

I market a product used in 8 out of 10 homes! I'm looking to build a huge organization in the greater Cincinnati area
I live in South Eastern Indiana so looking for anyone in the tri-state area.
If interested, you can request information at www.candlebizmom.com

I'm also looking for anyone wanting to network.

Tracy Russell

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Win $100.00 and more by submitting your origional artwork!!

2006-12-04T22:30:29Z

That's right, kids! Incendium Arts (a local fire performance troupe) wants YOU to be a permanent staple in I.A. history! We are calling out to all artists, graphic designers and anyone else with a creative edge to design our logo! The winning design will be the symbolic face of Incendium Arts, and be sported anywhere you see our name. The prizes are sweet, and the rules are simple. If you think you've got what it takes, send your artwork our way! We are accepting entries in almost any format (listed below)...and did we mention the prizes are sweet!?

Check it out...

THE WINNER WILL RECIEVE:
---Free merchandise which features their winning logo (once received) *Exact merchandise to be announced.
---One free practice (NON-fire) tool of your choice. Choose from poi, fans, hula hoop, or staff. (For those trained in fire arts, you may choose one wicked item mentioned above). *Fire tools will be awarded with proof of proper training and at the discretion of Incendium Arts.
---You and a friend to be Incendium Arts guests of honor at a local music festival or another performance venue during our 2007 season. *A private show can be arranged in the event that no performance can be accommodated. Certain restrictions apply.
---$100.00 CASH PRIZE!!!

DEADLINE: New Years Eve

RULES AND REGULATIONS:
---Artwork must accommodate the font and arrangement of existing logo established by Incendium Arts, yet does not have to include existing logo. If artist would like to incorporate this design into their artwork, they must use font Copperplate Gothic Bold with capital I, M, A and S. (Refer to picture below). *Colors may be altered to artists taste. Subject to change.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l153/LMWStar/Incendium%20Arts/logoexample.jpg
---Formats may include hand-drawn pictures, paintings, digital alterations, and/or graphic designs which can be sent via email.
---Submitions may be any size larger than 400 pixels, however, if you are announced the winner, you must be able to supply a 300 DPI picture of at least 1200 pixels for quality printing purposes.
---Animated graphics are also accepted. Animations may be no longer than 5 seconds long. Designs must be able to loop infinitely. (Along with an animated design, you must also submit a still picture of the same design.)
---Each artist may submit as many designs as desired.
---Must be original artwork.
---Must be received no later than 11:59pm on Dec. 31st, 2006.
---Entries must be sent to contact@incendiumarts.com

DISCLAIMERS:
---By submitting your artwork, you agree to allow Incendium Arts the right to display your design at our discretion until the winner is decided. Used for feedback purposes only. Will not be for commercial use.
---Winner of contest will agree to surrender all rights of their original artwork to Incendium Arts. Incendium Arts reserves the right to change or alter the artwork, as we deem necessary.
---In the event that no winner is awarded, artists will retain all rights in regard to artwork submitted. Incendium Arts agrees to use no portion of artwork until artist grants consent.

Check out our official website at http://incendiumarts.com

Any questions regarding contest may be submitted via email at contact@incendiumarts.com or http://www.myspace.com/incendiumarts

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Bondaura Fall Hafla

2006-11-03T19:40:00Z

An evening of Music and Bellydance
Saturday November 4th
Doors open at 7:00 PM
Admission $ 5 in advance & $ 8 at the Door

Live Performance by Tree of Life
Open dance after the show
Masonic Temple of Newport
523 Park Ave. ( cornier of 6th and Park )
Newport , Ky
for more information go to www.bondaura.com

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Halloween Fun!!

2006-10-20T13:03:22Z

It's that time of year, when gosts and vampires stalk the streets and occasionally put on a bellydance showcase.

Habeeba's and Anaya Gypsy present Harem Scarem!
Saturday 28 October
7:00 PM until ?
at Habeeba's studio; The Place (at Elmwood Place), 6005 Vine Street, Cincinnati

$15 gets you admission to the show, and unlimited snacks, soft drinks, and beer.
Performers include Habeeba's Mirage, Anaya Gypsy, Nataj, Azha, Jocinda, Zaghareets and Plan 9... and more.

Anaya has a fun little number planned: witness The Red, Red Kroovy Living Dead Girl Revue!

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Celestine Film

2006-09-13T21:37:55Z

Hi All,

I just wanted to share this info about The Celestine Prophecy Movie. Its playing at a bunch of different locations all over the country right now, including at Esquire Theatre, but only an exclusive two week showing, started yesterday. Anybody seen it?

http://www.thecelestineprophecymovie.com

Based on James Redfield's worldwide best-selling novel, The Celestine Prophecy is a spiritual adventure film chronicling the discovery of ancient scrolls in the rainforests of Peru. The prophecy and its nine key insights predict a worldwide awakening, arising within all religious traditions, that moves humanity toward a deeper experience of spirituality.

Currently Playing:

Esquire Theatre
http://www.esquiretheatre.com/show.htm
320 Ludlow Avenue, 45220
513/281-8750

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Ault Park

2006-08-14T16:34:42Z

OK, just went to a wedding/reception at this cool free park like 3 minutes from my house. Get the funny feeling people may be wandering on some of the paths and smoking while taking in scenic views. Just a hunch.

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New to Cincy...Anyone wanna' see some bands?

2006-07-24T03:20:55Z

Hey all---

I'm visiting Cincy for a few months....Normally I live in that not-so-normal city-- San Francisco-- but am out here stayin' with my brother for a few months. Yes, SF is expensive....so, I am saving $$ on rent while being a starving artist (filmmaker).

Am looking for some friendly folks to go out and see some bands play....Please write if you are interested in any of the following:

-Bluebirds @ Allyn's cafe-- every Sunday night....
-Punk and Hardcore bands
-Black Rebel Motorcyle Club (playin' in Feb.)
-Sigur Rus (playin' in Feb.)

Would like to meet some CinCity freaks, artists, cool people....I am missing my 'Frisco scene...show me what you got here!!

*Please reply only if you like the music described above*

Peace,

Sarah

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River Raid and Geotta Fest

2006-06-13T12:51:08Z

Just wanted you guys to know of two events going on this weekend. They both are in Covington, KY at Goebel Park/MainStrasse Village.

River Raid Renaissance Festival
Sat. June 17th and Sun. June 18th
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Free Admission!

Pirates be afoot!

Family Entertainment – Costumed crafters, crafts, games, music and live combat reenactments!

Geotta Fest
MainStrasse Village

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"Make This Loving Occasion A Diamond Experience"

2006-06-12T22:23:51Z

Nothing else compares to the brilliance and romance that diamonds symbolize.

Y Sadiq Diamond jewelry are of the highest quality. Mr. Sadiq’s 14 years of experience, including graduate gemologist credentials, means you are getting outstanding diamonds and service second to none.

Choose from any one of their exclusive styles, or design your own ring from a collection of loose gems.

Call today to arrange a personal consultation and receive free information on the four C’s

www.ysadiqdiamond.net

131 E. Main st. Columbus, Ohio 43215 614.441.4403

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Cirque du Soleil Tickets

2006-05-17T20:32:48Z

Hey you guys...
So, I just got a link for pre-sale tickets for Cirque du Soleil in Cinn.
I can't wait!!!!

:) Here's the email I received:

Cirque du Soleil is headed to Cincinnati for the FIRST TIME EVER with its touring production QUIDAM!!!
We would like to offer friends & families, a special offer to see QUIDAM...

Here is the link http://www.theatremama.com/ccount/click.php?id=122 that provides you:
Access to pre-sale tickets as of May 17th for ALL performances before they go on sale to the general public (June 4th).

We are so happy to offer this to your community.

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HELLO REDS ARE #1

2006-05-05T15:10:37Z

Alright, if you havn't gone to a game yet this year get your ass down to a game because the Reds are the best team in baseball right now. I'm going Tuesday for sure. Please support the team, get wasted, yell, sing, and catch a look at the next world series champ. Your 2006 Cincinnati Reds. Griffey please come back soon. Oh yeah, I usually go to the beer cellar before games cuz you can take the ferry all the way across the OH river, feels like your going on an adventure. PEACE.

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Belly Dancing Seminar With Laylia White in Northern KY (Video link included)

2006-04-19T05:23:05Z

Belly Dancing Seminar With Laylia in Northern KY

We have asked Laylia (www.laylia.com) to come to our studio to break down belly dancing movements and teach layering! If you have not seen her, go see her performance videos at http://www.myspace.com/laylia_of_da_wiggle

Time Saturday May 6th 1-3pm 2006
Cost $25 Cash (no checks or credit Debt)
Location Jang's Ultimate TaeKwonDo Center
933 Dudley Road, EDGEWOOD, KENTUCKY 41017,
859-341-7623
Studio- mirrored
Parking-good
bathrooms-good
Vending machines- none

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Yoga Tapes

2006-04-18T20:17:50Z

Hi,
I am looking for a yoga tape for beginners and looking for advice. My lower back is giving me so much pain , and my chiro suggested I try yoga and doing strecthing excercise.
I have one DVD and it bores me silly. Any suggestions would be great.

Sincerely one with Bad Back
Kim

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Band on WAIF 88.3

2006-03-02T03:19:55Z

Just wanted to share this with any of you that might be interested. One of the bands I am in 6 Again (www.6again.com or www.myspace.com/6again) will be doing an acoustic promo appearance on WAIF 88.3 around 8 pm tomorrow night Mar. 2. If you get a change to check it out and let me know what you think that would be cool. If you think we suck then let us know.... or if you enjoy it it then that is cool to. Let us know;

Thanks,
Jeff

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Bartender

2006-02-23T18:30:20Z

Hey, if you know of anyone who needs a bartender, I'm always looking for some part time employment. Any leads are much appreciated.

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who dey?

2006-02-11T14:47:05Z

bring it chad!!!!!!

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Fine Arts Sampler

2006-02-08T23:11:56Z

Any cool shit going on? (besides Anaya Gypsy at the CAC at 2 and 3 on Sat. and 12 on Sun. of course)

Must see acts? Must hear musicians? Places to avoid? Any acts that aren't involved this year and does it make you sad?

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14 Ohio Animal Rights Stories

2006-01-23T02:45:44Z

14 Ohio Animal Rights Stories

HUNDREDS OF DEER ARE ASKING YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

Once again the City of Solon has brought in sharpshooters to "cull" their suburban deer population, budgeting $ 1/2 million on an ineffective population-control method (as the herd will rebound right back), and ignoring all non-lethal methods presented them (www.conference.lohvoh.org/ ).

(PAST EVENT)
Please join us in a peaceful protest this Tuesday, January 17 at 6:30 PM at Solon City Hall. Media will be present and a show of numbers will present a solid demand for non-lethal means of population control such as contraception testing, as well as the many available ways of co-existing with the deer, such as Strieter-Lites to limit deer/vehicle accidents.

Now more than ever, with so many communities turning to sharpshooting, bowhunting, and the horror of the captive bolt, your support is desperately needed to show legislators, the media and the public that killing animals is not a solution to a perceived problem.

Thank you and we hope to see you Tuesday.

Shane Michael Guy
League of Humane Voters of Ohio
shane@lohvoh.org
www.lohvoh.org/
440-225-6836

AKRON DEER SLAUGHTER
(In addition, Fran Buchholzer and 2 other members of the unelected Akron MetroParks
board have for at least 2 years hired sharpshooting serial killers of deer
(from White Buffalo?) to murder Akron's deer. Video shows the deer being
suffocated in plastic bags in some cases.

the case is now in court)
www.sharkonline.org/deerkills.mv.

CANTON HEALTH DEPT. THREATENS ARREST FOR FEEDING STRAY
CATS

forums.petfinder-network.com/vie....php

PCRM PHYSICIAN GROUP SUES OHIO STATE FOR BREAKING MICE
SPINES www.pcrm.org

helped by POET www.poetwill.org

NEOUCOM STOPS USING LIVE ANIMALS FOR MED STUDENTS
.. CASE WESTERN LAST MEDICAL SCHOOL IN OHIO USING
LIVE ANIMALS FOR MED STUDENTS

Ohio State, NEOUCOM etc. are still vivisecting, but not in their medical schools.

www.pcrm.org

VOINOVICH AUTHORED BILL TO EXEMPT CERTAIN MIGRATORY
BIRDS FROM FEDERAL PROTECTION

Remember at election time that Republicans in Ohio have been
anti animal.

CHRISTIAN VEG SOCIETY.. INTERNATIONAL GROUP BASED IN CLEVELAND ..
www.christianveg.com one founder: Steve Kaufman, MD

www.jewishveg.com/schwartz online course
www.hindu.org
www.plumvillage.org
etc

CITY OF AKRON CONTINUES TO TRAP CATS AND SEND THEM OFF
TO RESEARCH LABS

The city lends traps to neighbors of those with cats, suggesting
they be baited with tuna fish. Animals can die in traps of the cold
of the metal, thirst, heat, children's vandalism, hunter shootings etc.

Mayor Don PLusquellic 330 375 2345
City Council 330 375 2256
ci.akron.oh.us

(The City has discontinued its public comments page on its web
site because of the response of thousands of cat activists
around the world)

STOP LOBSTER SALES
Ask Acme stores to stop selling live lobsters in Hudson and Wallhaven in Akron and to
end the sale of bow and arrow hunting magazines
acmestores.com/contact.html

VEGETARIAN RESTAURANTS IN OHIO
www.vegohio.com

FIGHTING OHIO FACTORY FARMS
www.mercyforanimals.org

VEGQUOTES
spot.acorn.net/av/avquotes.html

[b]YOCONO'S RESTAURANT AKRON: PLEASE TAKE THE BEEF FAT OUT OF YOUR TOMATO
SAUCE

CURRENT GOVERNOR HAS INCREASED CANNED HUNTS IN OHIO
AND MADE THE MOURNING DOVE A HUNTED BIRD[/b]

OVER 100 OF OHIO'S ANIMAL ABUSERS
www.postpoems.com/members/ar See the Ohio File

Ohio members www.petfinder.com (links to Ohio animal
rescue groups are at the petfinder site and at http://www.worldanimalnet.org

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Belly-dance Classes in Milford???!!!

2006-01-17T17:35:29Z

I live in Milford, Ohio.. about 30 mins from Cincy. Does anyone know of any inexpensive classes in or near my area? It is something I always wanted to do, and I now have the time for it! Thanks, Cj modelcj18@aol.com

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Canton Oh Health Dept. Threatens Stray Cat Feeder With Arrest

2006-01-16T04:49:24Z

Canton Oh Health Dept. Threatens Stray Cat Feeder With Arrest

www.cantonrep.com/new/index...Search=yes

Saturday, January 14, 2006
By ED BALINT REPOSITORY STAFF WRITER

www.starkhealth.org

Jesus, Buddha, and Isaiah say to feed the hungry while the Canton
Health Dept. threatens people with arrest for this action.

Please give feedback on this story to
starkhealth.org/contactus.htm
Health Dept Director: Wm J Franks
franksb@starkhealth.org

CANTON Margaret Hughes first noticed a gray cat in her 10th Street NW
neighborhood about two years ago.

Tugging at her heartstrings, the feline cried for attention and begged
for something to eat.

Unable to resist, Hughes set a food bowl outside her house. A pillow
and blanket were tucked into a wicker basket for a bed. She named the
cat Ghost, and limited the animal to the outdoors since she had an
indoor cat.

Another cat entered the picture later. She fed that one, too, once in
the morning and once in the late afternoon.

"I was just trying to save the cats from starving to death," Hughes said.

Then the 69-year-old got a notice from the Canton Health Department on
Jan. 6 ordering her to stop feeding the cats and to remove the bed. If
she doesn't comply by Monday, Hughes would be expected to show up for
a hearing, and could face up to a $100 fine and 90 days in jail, said
Law Director Joseph Martuccio.

"They always seek voluntary cooperation," Martuccio said.

Hughes, meanwhile, sees little harm in feeding the cats, saying she's
"trying to do something humane."

"I felt bad for the cats because they're on a porch meowing," she
said. "They're hungry, and I fed them."

Still, Hughes said, she's complying with the order, removing the food
bowl and bed.

(Jackie Godbey of the Humane Society in the following quote sounds more
like a dogcatcher than a humane society official)

Food dishes can attract raccoons, skunks and rats, he said. Food left
for cats also can lead to a colony of the four-legged creatures, said
Jackie Godbey, assistant director of the Stark County Humane Society.

The city and county health departments do not pick up strays. Neither
does the Stark County dog warden's office, which refers inquiries
about stray cats to the Stark County Humane Society.

The Humane Society accepts cats and puts them up for adoption, Godbey
said.

"They are the most important resource we have for cats," Wade said of
the agency.

People who have strays or want to get rid of a cat should not dump
them in rural parts of the county, Godbey said.

"They'll see a barn, a farm and they'll take (cats there), and they
don't think that 800 people have done that (in the same area) over the
years," she said.

Reach Repository writer Ed Balint at (330) 580-8315 or e-mail:
ed.balint@cantonrep.comui8klo

Please give feedback on this story to www.starkhealth.org

parts of this article which reflected the point of view of pharmaceutically
dominated professional executioners (of mammals)
at the health department were removed

(As the Health Dept. violates the 1st amendment in
harrassment of Good Samaritans, it neglects investigation of
national chain and local restaurant incidents of food poisoning,
ecoli sickness, spongiform encephalopathy etc.)

Cats:
www.vegancats.com
www.veggiepets.com/
forums.petfinder-network.com/vie....php veg. cat food
www.romancats.com Italy
www.cats.org.il/ Israel
www.pcrm.org suing Ohio State over treatment of cats
www.thecatsite.com/forums/
www.poetwill.org exposing Ohio State's giving AIDS to cats in vet. school
www.ci.akron.oh.us Akron Ohio Mayor and City Council trapping cats and selling or giving
them to Cleveland Clinic, Ohio State, Battelle, Kent State, Case Weste
www.worldanimalnet.org
www.network54.com/forum/460325
www.petfinder.com
http://www.notmilk.com
http://www.meatout.org
http://www.peta.org/alert

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Viva Carson!!

2006-01-13T23:30:42Z

I am devastated. Anyone else?

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New Year's Eve

2005-12-30T18:52:09Z

Any cool shit happening in this town tomorrow? Need something to do that won't suck like my last 5 or 6 have...

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GO BENGALS!!!

2005-12-30T17:02:41Z

We rule!

Just thought I'd bring a little joy to the tribe....

Welcome to the jungle, baby!

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Got a couple questions about Cinci .......

2005-12-27T20:30:19Z

Is Cincinnatti called the Queen of Cities in the USA?

How many paddleboat cruises are there out of cinci now?

I heard about the Delta Queen but is there also some
dinner cruises?

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Friday Night

2005-12-15T22:31:28Z

4 Track All-stars @ Mad Hatter w. Venus Mission and DaMuttss.
620 Scott Street, Covington, KY 41011

Show Starts @ 10pm

Come see why these guys won their category in the 2005 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards.

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Who Dey think gonna crush them Squealers???

2005-12-05T18:22:50Z

The mighty mighty Bengals, that's who!!!

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some new pics...

2005-11-27T07:10:58Z

from price hills thanksgiving day parade 2005.

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