6.3.11 – Tiara Fireworks

I wasn't that crazy about the so-called Tiara building (now the Great American Building) at first, but it's growing on me. The fireworks look particularly good behind it. I just wish I would have filmed Kent's cat who kept crying, looking up, thinking it was the noisy neighbors, and then would cry at me with an expression like "can't you stop this." The Reds lost yesterday, so she had a peaceful night.

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6.3.11 – CraterCincinnati

Ohio voted to allow casinos, after being urged that they shouldn't let their money go to Indiana -- the closest state with gaming. Cincinnati's proposed casino was slated to open across the street from my boyfriend's condo. Neither of us was excited about it. I was especially concerned about increased traffic, less parking, and more crime, but thanks to Ohio's Republican governor, it looks like I don't have to worry anymore. Governor Kasich decided that Ohio got a bad deal with the casino owners and wants to renegotiate things. Well, this has caused the developers to stop construction, not order steel, and now to remove their crane. All that's left is their Christo-esque black fabric draping and a huge crater in a former parking lot.

It is a bit ironic that this is being caused by a Republican when Republicans in Washington keep saying we shouldn't increase taxes on businesses because that stops growth. Hmmmm…..

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