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The Details Behind the Largest Seaborne Invasion in History! 75 Years ago, on this Day, June 6, 1944, the Normandy Landings began on the beaches of Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, Sword. Operation code-name “Overlord” began on Tuesday, June 6, 1944 and it was the largest seaborne invasion in history. It became known as D-Day-the goal to liberate German-occupied France from Nazi control and lay the foundation for an Allied Victory on the Western Front throughout Europe. The biggest names in history were all involved in this planning– Prime Minister Winston Churchill, General Dwight David Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin of Russia, General Bernard Montgomery commander of British Forces. Leading the German forces was Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, The Desert Fox. Commanding Rommel was Adolf Hitler leader of the Nazi Party. Hitler rose to power to become dictator of Germany, serving as Chancellor from 1933 and Führer from 1934. During his dictatorship from 1933 to 1945, he initiated World War II in Europe by invading Poland in September 1939. The amphibious landings on Normandy were preceded by extensive aerial and naval bombardment and an airborne assault-the landing of 24,000 US, British, and Canadian airborne troops shortly after midnight. Allied infantry and armoured divisions began landing on the coast of France at 06:30 am. Planning for the operation had begun in 1943. Recorded on June 6, 2019 Learn about EmpowerU and more at empoweruamerica.org

The Details Behind the Largest Seaborne Invasion in History! 75 Years ago, on this Day, June 6, 1944, the Normandy Landings began on the beaches of Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, Sword. Operation code-name “Overlord” began on Tuesday, June 6, 1944 and it was the largest seaborne invasion in history. It became known as D-Day-the goal to liberate German-occupied France from Nazi control and lay the foundation for an Allied Victory on the Western Front throughout Europe. The biggest names in history were all involved in this planning– Prime Minister Winston Churchill, General Dwight David Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin of Russia, General Bernard Montgomery commander of British Forces. Leading the German forces was Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, The Desert Fox. Commanding Rommel was Adolf Hitler leader of the Nazi Party. Hitler rose to power to become dictator of Germany, serving as Chancellor from 1933 and Führer from 1934. During his dictatorship from 1933 to 1945, he initiated World War II in Europe by invading Poland in September 1939. The amphibious landings on Normandy were preceded by extensive aerial and naval bombardment and an airborne assault-the landing of 24,000 US, British, and Canadian airborne troops shortly after midnight. Allied infantry and armoured divisions began landing on the coast of France at 06:30 am. Planning for the operation had begun in 1943. Recorded on June 6, 2019 Learn about EmpowerU and more at empoweruamerica.org

Article V of the U.S. Constitution gives states the power to call a Convention of States to propose amendments. Our convention would only allow the states to discuss amendments that, “limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, impose fiscal restraints, and place term limits on federal officials.” A Convention of States would bring power back to the states and the people and away from unelected bureaucrats who currently make sweeping decisions impacting millions of Americans. Can the Convention of States be used to enact a Balanced Budget Amendment to the United States Constitution to help finally bring sanity to our federal budget process? It boils down to one question: Who do you think should decide what’s best for you and your family. You, or the feds? Those supporting a Convention of States vote for the American People every single time. Recorded on September 17, 2018 Learn about EmpowerU and more at empoweruamerica.org

It was an unbelievable crime – hideous, unexpected, baffling. A crime destined to become the most notorious and obsessive cold case in Cincinnati history. On that long ago day in September 1966, we were horrified by the blaring Bricca murder headlines. Jerry, his pretty wife Linda, and their young daughter Debbie were found stabbed to death in their home in the city’s neighborhood. Striking between the 4th and 5th slayings of the Cincinnati Strangler, the Bricca killer plunged a city already on edge into an abyss. Opening up any cold case is daunting. Evidence is lost, buried, or forgotten. Contradiction and hearsay muddy the waters. The truth is elusive, shrouded, or shameful. Enter Cincinnati crime writer JT Townsend. The author of Queen City Gothic was given unprecedented access to the Bricca case file, and gathered information that never saw the light of print – evidence that might illuminate rumors that police “screwed up the crime scene” or “covered up for the suspect.” There looms one huge, lasting question? Who killed the Bricca family? Recorded on September 27th, 2018 Learn about EmpowerU and more at empoweruamerica.org

EmpowerU brings you the long requested class on Google to be presented by Dr. Robert Epstein live Webinar for EmpowerU only. Dr. Epstein's 2015 report entitled "The Search Engine Manipulation Effect (SEME) and Its Possible Impact on the Outcomes of Elections" (https://bit.ly/1REqzEY) has been accessed or downloaded more than 200,000 times from PNAS's (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences) website. The report describes one of the largest effects ever discovered in the behavioral sciences, and because SEME is nearly invisible as a source of influence and leaves no paper trail for authorities to follow, it is an especially dangerous form of influence. Dr. Epstein's research suggests that Search Engine Manipulation Effect is currently determining the outcomes of upwards of 25 percent of the world's national elections and that it is affecting a wide range of opinions, not just voting preferences. In 2016, Dr. Epstein discovered that the search suggestions we see in Google's "autocomplete" can also be used to shift votes and opinions without people's knowledge - a manipulation he calls the "Search Suggestion Effect" (SSE). Dr. Epstein has also built the only systems ever deployed to capture the ephemeral content that search engines show people. In the days leading up to the 2016 presidential election in the U.S., he preserved 13,207 election-related searches on Google, Bing, and Yahoo, along with the 98,044 web pages to which the search results linked. He found a significant pro-Clinton bias in Google search results (but not in Bing or Yahoo results), sufficient to have convinced between 2.6 and 10.4 million undecided voters to vote for Mrs. Clinton without knowing they had been influenced. Dr. Epstein reported these findings even though he was a Clinton supporter and is not a conservative politically. In 2018, he preserved 47,294 searches and 392,274 web pages, again finding a significant pro-liberal bias only on the Google search engine. This time the bias was sufficient to have shifted upwards of 78.2 million votes to Democrats (spread across hundreds of elections). He is currently raising funds to build a much larger and more comprehensive monitoring system in 2020, one that will monitor many potentially biased sources of online influence, not just search results. You can donate money to aid in this effort at http://MyGoogleResearch.com. Recorded on March 31, 2020 Learn about EmpowerU and more at empoweruamerica.org

Peter Bronson, who has worked his entire career in the news business, at The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincy Magazine, and on TV and radio, is here to tell you that “fake news” is real—and has never been worse. He will offer examples and describe the Decline and Fall of the Daily Newspaper, caused by many factors—not least among them, dishonest fake news. Recorded on April 5, 2018 Learn about EmpowerU and more at empoweruamerica.org

Join us to learn what invasive species are and how they are one of the leading threats to biodiversity, imposing enormous costs to agriculture, forestry, fisheries and human health. Biological invasions are going on all around us. Our forests, waterways, parks, and even backyards are being invaded by plants and animals from around the world. In the U.S., invasive species cause billions of dollars in damage each year, and threaten native plants and animals. The Cincinnati Museum Center’s Zoology staff will discuss the species that are out of place and out of control in our region. How did these species get here? What makes a species invasive? You will learn how invasive species arrive in new locations and spread rapidly, and what effects they have on our native ecosystems. The class will include case studies of common local invaders as well as significant biological invasions worldwide. We’ll also talk about invasive species that are likely to appear in our area in the future. Recorded on April 18, 2017 Learn about EmpowerU and more at empoweruamerica.org

One of Empoweru’s favorite speakers and guest lecturers Bill Seitz will also join Empoweru’s season event and tell us about what is going on in the Ohio Statehouse. Currently, the State Representative for the 30th district and a former State Senator, Bill is always informative, and always on top of the subject. Join the incredibly entertaining Bill Seitz and and our huge cast of speakers on Wednesday night! Keynote speaker for the evening will be the great Rocky Boiman who will discuss Leadership. Also joining the event will be “The Rat Pack”, Brian Thomas, Christopher Smitherman and Chris Monzel will attend. Recorded on May 2 , 2018 Learn about EmpoweU and more at empoweruamerica.org

Empower U is pleased to have attorney Matthew Byrne join us to expound on the life and influence of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Justice Scalia served on the United States Supreme Court from 1986 until his sudden death in 2016. He is perhaps best known for his stirring dissenting opinions, which he wrote in order to influence generations of law students. But Justice Scalia was more than just a frequent dissenter: he was the intellectual leader of the legal movements in favor of originalism and textualism in constitutional and statutory interpretation. Those on the right and left agree that Justice Scalia was one of the most important legal minds of the last hundred years. When she was still dean of Harvard Law School, Justice Elena Kagan stated that “[Justice Scalia’s] views on textualism and originalism, his views on the role of judges in our society, on the practice of judging, have really transformed the terms of legal debate in this country. He is the justice who has had the most important impact over the years on how we think and talk about law.” Mr. Byrne will discuss Justice Scalia’s work and some of the major threads of his legal thought, as well as why Justice Scalia has been so influential. He will also use the discussion of Justice Scalia’s work to highlight some of the issues that likely will be discussed in the confirmation hearings for President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Neil Gorsuch. Recorded on May 4, 2017 Learn about EmpowerU and more at empoweruamerica.org

After having educated Empower U on how to live longer, and how to Reduce Stress- we now look at the scourge of modern life- Obesity. From larger portions, to larger clothing, larger seats and skyrocketing diabetes; we all see the evidence of the fattening of America is wherever we look. Now, what we can do about it! Dr. Jay Rissover will explore the different methods currently available for weight control. Some recent and some older fads for weight loss can be quite humorous, as you will discover. Recorded on May 2 , 2017 Learn about EmpowerU and more at empoweruamerica.org

Last semester, EmpowerU discussed Bias in the Media in detail and it was one of the most popular, watched classes ever. EmpowerU’s MediaAccountabilityProject.com, was an effort to look at whether Bias in the Media existed at the Cincinnati Enquirer for two weeks up to the Presidential Election in 2016. The results of EmpowerU’s research have been much discussed and reviewed. Now it is time for the Cincinnati Enquirer to give us their thoughts about Bias. Does it exist? Does it exist at the Enquirer? Was the Media Accountability Project accurate or just a one-sided look at facts? Join Pulitzer Prize-winning editor Peter Bhatia, who will discuss one of the most important topics on people’s minds….and one that is sure to continue to be important for many years to come. Recorded on April 18, 2017 Learn about EmpowerU and more at empoweruamerica.org

Using scientific training in zoology and biological anthropology he has gathered clues associated with Sasquatch, a creature which has intrigued people for centuries. Dr. Jeff Meldrum will share an informative and thought-provoking presentation which will intrigue all audiences with the evidence of relict hominoids globally. “Dr. Jeff Meldrum investigates the mystery of Sasquatch through the lens of his scientific training in zoology and biological anthropology. This background gives him unique insight when interpreting the various clues, and hoaxes, associated with Sasquatch, a creature that has faced people for centuries. Dr. Meldrum’s presentation is intriguing, and at its conclusion you will certainly find yourself in a much better position to understand the controversy associated with this piece of Americana.”, Robert Schmidt, Utah State University. Recorded on April 11, 2017 Learn about EmpowerU and more at empowerumerica.org

Join ‘yardening expert Ron Wilson (your Personal Yardboy) for this informal open formatted session as he takes a look at new plants and products, shares timely ‘yardening tips, works thru what’s hot and what’s not in the ‘yarden, addresses your personal ‘yardening issues, and who knows what else? Bring your ‘yardening questions as we try to cover as much ‘yardening as time will allow! You can feel it – you know It’s Time to get your hands back in the dirt and bask in the smells and beauty of the glory of Mother Nature in Bloom! Come join us to be Empowered to Yarden away!! Recorded on April 26, 2018 Learn about EmpowerU and more at empoweruamerica.org

On May 28, 1977, the Beverly Hills Supper Club with its fabled chandeliers, gold flocked white wallpaper, acres of plush red carpets, a sweeping spiral staircase with ornate golden railings and the opulent Cabaret Room that was featuring John Davidson that evening, was the “Showplace of the Nation.” Forty one years ago a fire swept through this beautiful building on the hill like an unstoppable freight train. There were 2500 people in the club that evening, 165 and two unborn babies would lose their lives that night. The once famous club was now in smoldering ruins with the dead and dying lying on the hillside, some not to be found until the fourth day, inside not able to escape. Tragedy had struck Northern Kentucky and was felt throughout the Tri State. What caused this beautiful place once billed as “Las Vegas on the Ohio River” to suddenly go up in flames and leave the area devastated. Was it faulty wiring? Was it arson? Was the mob involved? You’ll hear firsthand from a survivor the nightmare of that evening, and the theories surrounding the cause. Some call it a conspiracy to cover up the most deadly crime in Kentucky history, but is it a conspiracy? Many in the Tri-State today remember the fire as if it were yesterday, many knew people that were there and survived, and many survivors are stuck in the past. Wayne Dammert has a compelling story and evidence of the happenings leading up to that eventful tragic evening when the final curtain fell on the Beverly Hills Supper Club. Recorded on April 24, 2018 Learn about EmpowerU and more at empoweruamerica.org

What Can Businesses and Employees Learn From Hollywood’s Sexual Harassment Problem? Harvey Weinstein . . . Al Franken . . . .Kevin Spacey . . . Aziz Ansari . . . .Louis CK . . . . Garrison Keillor . . . the #MeToo Movement . . . These stories and countless others like them have caused an enormous change in how sexual harassment is viewed in America, and how it is addressed by employers and employees. What can the rest of us learn from Hollywood’s Harassment Problem? This course is literally as timely as today’s headlines! We will be discussing in detail the implications of the recent explosion in sexual harassment allegations against prominent celebrities, businessmen, politicians, and judges – yes, Judges. Attendees will learn what each of us can do to make sure that we and our companies are not in the news ourselves – six weeks, six months, or six years from now. Recorded on April 10, 2018 Learn about EmpowerU and more at empoweruamerica.org

From July 2-26, 1863, while the great battles at Gettysburg and Vicksburg captured the attention of the American people, Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan led nearly 2,500 cavalrymen on a daring raid into the North. Morgan’s objective was to distract the Union forces under Major General William Rosecrans and Major General Ambrose Burnside from building up enough momentum to wrestle the mostly pro-Union East Tennessee region from its Confederate occupants, and push General Braxton Bragg’s Army of Tennessee beyond its supply base at Chattanooga. Morgan’s incursion into Indiana and Ohio would produce the effect he desired, but it would end with disastrous results for his famous division. Mowery’s presentation will discuss Morgan’s Great Raid as it passed through three Union-held states and circumvented Cincinnati, which at the time was the seventh largest city in the United States and which served as the headquarters for Burnside’s department. Morgan’s special-forces operation represented the pinnacle of Morgan’s strategic and tactical skills and the best of his division’s raiding capabilities. No other American mounted infantry division on horseback would ever achieve what Morgan’s raiders accomplished on the Great Raid of 1863. Recorded on April 12, 2018 Learn about EmpowerU and more at empoweruamerica.org

The familiar honey bee Apis mellifera is a vitally important agricultural pollinator threatened by many human activities. It is also a behaviorally fascinating insect. This talk celebrates honey bees’ sophisticated social organization, intimate association with flowers, and past and present relationships with humans. We will also explore the wonderful ways honey bees sense their world and communicate with nest mates including their astonishing waggle dance language. Recorded on April 3, 2018 Learn about EmpowerU and more at empoweruamerica.org

We will be having a discussion about the Hamilton County Library’s Levy request which will be on the ballot on May 8. Elaine Fay and Libby Stock from the Hamilton County-Cincinnati Library will be talking about the proposed Library Levy on the ballot. Cincinnati’s library board is asking Hamilton County taxpayers May to double what they contribute each year on this upcoming tax levy. Matt Wahlert, a City Councilman from North College Hill will discuss why he does not think the levy request should be voted for. We will make sure to leave some time for your questions about this important levy. An interesting discussion will come up about how an unelected board (Library board) has the ability to add a levy to the ballot with going through the County Commissioner’s normal levy process. Record on March 29th, 2018 Learn about Empower U and more at empoweruamerica.org

Springdale Business Owners will meet to hear from Mayor Doyle Webster, Lawrence Hawkins, Chairman of Council’s Finance Committee and Ms. Kathy McNear who is the Elected Finance Director. These three people will explain why Springdale needs to raise the Springdale Earnings tax from 1.5 to 2.0%. Will the increase hurt Economic Development in Springdale, will it cause business owners problems with hiring? Recorded on March 26, 2019 Learn about Empower U and more at empoweruamerica.org

Are you living a full life today? Do you feel alive and passionate about what you are doing? Do you know what you want more of in your life? In this presentation, Life Coach Jennifer Blair talks to you about life, balance, fun and happiness— and how you can make choices to have the life you want. Using an interactive life balance exercise, Jennifer examines what a full life is and provides practical perspectives, guidelines, and examples to help attendees think about their lives— what is working, or not working, and ultimately, what matters most. By examining where people are in eight different areas of their lives, participants will explore how to add more balance, focus and joy, as well as gain practical tools to make empowered choices, create inspired actions, and get their lives moving forward. Recorded on February 27th , 2018 Learn about EmpowerU and more at empoweruamerica.org

Returning from our 15th semester Attorney and gun law expert Sean Maloney will speak to us about the gun rights and changes for Ohio effective in March. He will talk about how we got there, and what is next. How do outside interest groups affect Ohio legislation, and what are their hidden agendas? Sean’s class will give you the factual insight for moving forward. What do you need to be concerned about most as a gun owner in the State of Ohio. Recorded on March 19, 2019 Learn about EmpowerU and more at empoweruamerica.org

Mayor John Cranley recently made it his initiative to make the City of Cincinnati a Sanctuary City. When you heard this news recently, maybe you turned your head and asked why? Why is Cincinnati a Sanctuary City? What is a Sanctuary City? How does a Sanctuary City interact with the Federal Government? What are the ramifications of immigration on a Sanctuary City? How is the Federal Budget involved? Are Sanctuary Cities less safe that other cities? At every level of Government, the issue of Sanctuary Cities is one of the most important debates going on. Join Vice Mayor of Cincinnati, David Mann, as he explains the City’s decision to become a Sanctuary City. Will other neighboring cities be close behind? Is this the right decision for the people of Cincinnati and Hamilton County? Recorded on March 15th, 2017 Learn about Empower U and more at empoweruamerica.org

Human activity is, or soon will be, assisted, monitored or replaced by evolving technology. Both fear and wonder accompany the rapid development of artificial intelligence. Greg Lawson, Senior Policy Analyst at the Buckeye Institute and Joe Platt examines the vast changes we can expect in jobs, society and public policy as America transitions to an automated economy where the labor of humans has an ever decreasing role. The needs of American workers and millions hoping to become Americans through amnesty are merging as we experience the greatest economic and societal transformation in our history? Recorded on March 8 , 2018 Learn about Empower U and more at empoweruamerica.org

Overcoming Addiction and Re-Entry into Society Brandon Swinehart will share his experience with heroin addiction, life on the streets, recovery and his re-entry into society. The first half of the class will focus on the progression of the disease of addiction and how a young man from a good home in Cincinnati ended up on the streets of San Francisco a homeless heroin addict. The second part of the class will be Brandon’s journey into recovery and gradual re-entry into society. He will discuss the fears, stigmas and barriers (real and perceived) he faced along his journey putting his life back together. Twelve years later, Brandon Swinehart is a loving husband and father, a helpful son, a great sales rep, business owner and very strong believer in 2nd chances! Recorded on March 14, 2017 Learn about Empower U and more at empoweruamerica.org

Join Empower U and Greg R. Lawson from the Buckeye Institute who will enlighten us on policy issues including local Right to Work. In 2014, Greg wrote an editorial, Ohioans have earned the right to work. He gives a compelling argument for joining states like Michigan and Kentucky in passing Right-to-Work. Has Ohio Earned the Right to Work? Greg will explain policy priorities that shape Ohio’s economic and regulatory environment and will make our state attractive to businesses and jobs that secure a brighter future for all Ohioans. This year, Ohio has an opportunity to make great strides enacting legislation that will help us compete with neighboring states. Greg will discuss recent policy “wins” as well as the reforms currently moving through Ohio’s legislature, including the massive state budget. Jobs, education, energy policy and business regulation are among several areas ripe for reform. Recorded on March 9th, 2017 Learn about EmpowerU and more at emmpoweruamerica.org