Bumble in the Jungle

Well, the Bengals have fallen to 0-4, defying even my own meager expectations for the team. Daugherty's column sums things up pretty well. He argues for sitting the injured Palmer again next week, to make sure he's healthy and stays that way (since the team doesn't have much of a chance of stopping the Cowboys defense from getting to the quarterback). I'd go a step further: why risk Fitzpatrick, who may need to play for several more weeks? Let's see what Jordan Palmer can do.

The bad news? Things don't get any easier. The Bengals travel to Dallas next week, New Jersey (for the Favre-infused Jets, who put over 50 points on the scoreboard today) the following week, and then return to PBS to play the Steelers. Oh-and-seven has to be viewed as a real possibility.

The Cincinnati Bengals are now on the clock.

In Memoriam: Paul Newman

I've been trying to find a Cincinnati link to justify noting the passing of Paul Newman here. I can't.

Nonetheless, here's an excellent piece describing what is, perhaps, Newman's real legacy.


I keep wondering why AMC or some similar cable station isn't running a Paul Newman movie marathon in tribute today. Truth be told, I've never watched Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and now I'm thinking I should.

Cincy Couture

The Cincy Couture Fashion Show went off superbly yesterday. The music list for the entire program can be on the The Conveyor.

Last Night's Debate

Personally, I thought the debate was pretty much a draw and wouldn't change anyone's mind.  Of course, I'm perplexed by people who declare themselves to be "undecided" voters.  How can you not know which of the two candidates most reflects your values and policy judgments by now?

The professional punditry seems to agree about this being a draw.  Of course, the mainstream media probably wouldn't declare anyone a "winner" unless his opponent literally vomited down the front of his own suit during the debate, for fear of being accused of bias.

Then I found this clip from Fox:  their focus group of "undecided voters" had Obama as the clear winner.

Since most believe this first debate would be the toughest of the three for Obama, the reaction of the focus group is clearly a good omen for the Democrat.  And with so many states permitting early voting, the early debates may be the only ones that matter.

You can vote in Ohio beginning on Tuesday.

Speculation on the Secret Show

WOXY's boards have a bunch of speculation on the secret show set for the Know Theatre on Saturday night.

UPDATE:The speculation was correct, the band was Radio 4.

MidPoint Starts Now!

I am packing up my notebook, camera, comfortable shoes, and schedule for Day One of Midpoint.

I will have my detailed coverage of the event over at www.theconveyor.com, so check there for a recap of day one.

CityBeat has a big central page with all things Midpoint. They will have the official word on any schedule changes.

I hope to see a bunch of faces down at the opening show which is happing right now! (I had to run home first) If you have any recommendations on what bands to see, please send them on or comment below.

CAC Opening Tomorrow Night

The CAC has a vibrant opening tomorrow night: MARIA LASSNIG and Carlos Amorales: Discarded Spider.

The event starts at 8 pm. Admission is free, there's a cash bar, a DJ, a ballet performance at 10PM, and of course, wonderful contemporary art by two very significant artists.

If you need a midpoint break from Midpoint, get there, then afterwards hit more showcases!