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On Monday the JIM dismissed the lawsuit it filed against the City Council and individual council members Laura Schlecte, Derek Dobies, and Dan Greer. For those of you who aren't familiar with this case, the lawsuit alleged that the City Council, particularly council members Schlecte, Dobies and Greer intentionally violated the Michigan Open Meetings Act. The departure of Larry Schaffer, the secret meeting and the $64,000 was covered fairly extensively by the JIM and the Cit Pat. However, the previous articles on Schaffer's departure and the OMA case did not report on some important details that lead to Larry Schaffer's resignation and Patrick Burtch taking over the helm as City Manager.
The most offensive and blatant violation of the OMA occurred when Schlecte, Dobies and Greer met privately with Schaffer on July 13, 2012 and obtained Schaffer's agreement to resign in consideration of a $64,000 pay off. The intent of Greer, Schlecte and Dobies was made crystal clear in an email Greer sent to the late Carl Breeding later that day. In that email, Dan Greer wrote:
I need to inform you that Larry Schaffer has agreed to give the Council a 2 week notice of his resignation. He did so this morning in a meeting with Laura, Derek and I. He requested 5 months severance and any unused vacation time & sick pay in a lump sum.
The 3 council members present agreed with this in an effort to make this as least controversial as possible. Larry is preparing a letter of resignation & severance agreement for Council's consideration Tue. night.
None of this is public knowledge at this time. Larry was professional about the situation & understands our goal was not to smear him and is to have a smooth transition.
A copy of the email in its entirety is attached to this article. (My favorite part of the email is where Greer tells Carl Breeding that the agreement with Schaffer had been reached and then, in the next sentence, had the audacity to say that the documentation for the deal would be presented at the next meeting for "consideration.")
This email is astonishing to me. The substance and tone of the communication indicates that Dan Greer is either extraordinarily stupid or is so accustomed to breaking the law and breaching his duties as a public official that he thought nothing of essentially confessing to at least one criminal act in an email to a fellow council person who he knew would not support the Schaffer pay off.
So why did Dan Greer put this in writing? It certainly was stupid but I think there is a better explanation. Dan Greer had no hesitation to put this in writing because he knew no one would do a damn thing about it. And that's exactly what happened. No one did anything about it. This is what happens when public officials are not held to account for their illegal or unethical actions--they begin to believe they are above the law. Dan Greer and his cronies on the City Council have good reason to believe this--we have trained them to believe they are above the law by doing nothing when they break the law right in front of our faces.
As I was discussing the dismissal of the OMA lawsuit against the City with the attorney for the City (no, not Julius Giglio or any of the other City attorneys we pay...they are much too busy presiding over the unlawful demolition court or eating lunch at Giglios), he explained to me that the City of Jackson and Larry Schaffer had moved on. Essentially, he was saying that no one else but me cared about this stupid nonsense with Larry Schaffer. Unfortunately, I think he was right.
In hindsight I suppose I was a bit naive to think that I could fight City Hall...especially a City Hall that is ruled by a man whose very voice and appearance give most men chills. I suppose that some men are simply so scary and intimidating that one cannot expect anyone to rise up and stand against them. Mayor Marty is just one of those men.
Even though the OMA lawsuit is over my experience with the OMA lawsuit raised many additional questions about the folks who are running our City. Here are some of the questions that remain:
1. Why would the City pay Larry Schaffer $64,000 to resign and then replace him with a guy (Patrick Burtch) who was run out of town in Dundee and investigated by the Michigan State Police for misusing public property, equipment and personnel?
2. Is Derek Dobies just some random carpet bagger from Lansing sent to Jackson by the Democratic Party or is there some other reason that explains why Mayor Marty keeps appointing him to everything?
3. Isn't it problematic for Laura Schlecte to act as the real estate broker for the City and banks who own foreclosed properties when she is a member of the City Council and takes direct or indirect actions which could directly benefit her or have an adverse impact on the interests of the banks she represents?
These are just a few of the questions that remain and the JIM will continue to investigate and report on these issues in the coming months.
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In a recent case, the law suit has been filed against the city of Jackson open meetings act was dismissed. Each meeting to be conducted in Michigan first of all needs to abide the rules and regulation so that the open meetings are successfully. The law suit has alleged filed because the city council and individual council has violated the rules of Michigan open meetings rules. This can only be solved and accessed by a personal lawyer and as the person would give us the exact details of the legal proceedings.
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Apr 18th, 2010
Planting Seakale Thongs
Today I planted my Seakale. Seakale is one of those vegetables that you see on TV programmes about what the Victorian's grew in their huge walled kitchen gardens. But it's not the kind of vegetable that people actually grow. But I've always wanted to grow it and now's my chance.
I checked out where I should plant it. A sunny position is best where it can be left undisturbed. I didn't have a spot in full sun so we'll have to see how it does in part shade. The soil should be deep, rich, sandy, ideal pH7. It also likes good drainage. And they should be planted 15 – 17 inches apart.
Forced Seakale is really the crop that you want. And as I understand it I need to leave it a year before I can start forcing it.
The only problem I can see is that I might have to invest in a neat little Seakale forcer to add to my forcing pot gallery.
11 Responses to "Planting Seakale Thongs"
Where did you get the plants, did you grown them yourself?
# Mangochildon 19 Apr 2010 at 9:57 am
Seakale is one of those veg I've always wanted to taste but never could find. I love all kinds of "regular" kale and other leafy greens, but this one is one I've not been exposed to. Maybe planting it next year is in order? Looking forward to your posts back on how it tastes and how it fared :-)
I've never tasted seakale. I look forward to seeing how it does for you.
# Jane Perroneon 19 Apr 2010 at 2:18 pm
I'd be interested to know where you sourced the thongs, too – I have been searching for some for several years, with a small but still current hiatus inbetween giving up allotment and getting my garden sorted for veg….
# Alchemillaon 19 Apr 2010 at 3:27 pm
If I were Seakale I'd be jolly miffed that Asparagus nabbed the term "crowns" first.
Never tried it, be interested to see how you get on.
# Susanon 19 Apr 2010 at 9:56 pm
It would be worth growing just to justify buying one of those lovely forcers!
# mtpon 20 Apr 2010 at 7:06 pm
I got the Seakale thongs from Victoriana Nursery. Here: http://www.victoriananursery.co.uk/vegetable_plants/seakale_plant_lilywhite/
# KatieLovesDogson 21 Apr 2010 at 10:52 pm
I've never heard of sea kale. I hope that you will feature some recipes that you use to prepare it. I would love to add some new vegetables to my diet.
just discovered your blog and have been enjoying reading back through. i've been trying to grow more perennial vege, and seakale is mentioned in english gardening books – we can get seed here in nz, i think i'll order some now, thanks for the prompt! never seen forcing jars for sale here though :(
I hope to sow some seeds of this this weekend I keep forgeting.

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With Gov. John Kasich's signature, Republican state officials on June 30 passed a budget that alters taxes, schools, Medicaid and abortion services in Ohio, putting the state in a controversial and politically charged path for the next two years.
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Following approval from the Republican-controlled General Assembly earlier in the week, Gov. John Kasich last night signed a $62 billion two-year state budget that makes sweeping changes to taxes and takes numerous anti-abortion measures. On the tax front, Policy Matters Ohio previously criticized the mix of income tax cuts and property and sales tax hikes for favoring the wealthy. Meanwhile, abortion-rights advocates say the budget will hurt women by limiting access to abortion, while Republicans say they're trying to protect the "sanctity of human life." The budget also makes changes to the school funding formula that increases funding to schools by $700 million, but the funding is still $515 million less than Ohio schools got in 2009. Stephen Dyer, former Democratic state representative and education policy fellow at left-leaning think tank Innovation Ohio, says Republican legislators should have spent less time on tax reform and more on education. Although Dyer acknowledges the final education plan is more equitable than Kasich's original proposal, he argues equity doesn't matter much when schools are still underfunded. One policy that didn't make it into the final state budget: the Medicaid expansion. Kasich strongly backed the expansion throughout the budget process, but Republican concerns about federal funding ultimately won out and kept the Medicaid expansion from the final version of the budget. Col Owens, co-convener of the Southwest Ohio Medicaid Expansion Coalition, says the expansion's absence is irresponsible, but he's optimistic it will be passed in a stand-alone bill later on. Owens and other supporters of the expansion argue it will help insure hundreds of thousands of Ohioans and save the state money by placing more of the funding burden on the federal government. One beneficiary of the state budget: low-rated charter schools. Democratic State Sen. Nina Turner today announced her candidacy for Ohio secretary of state — a position she will attempt to take from Republican Jon Husted. Turner is a vocal critic of Republicans' voting policies, which she says suppress voters, particularly minorities and low-income Ohioans. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine on Friday released the first Human Trafficking Statistics Report, which his office plans to release on an annual basis to continue spotlighting Ohio's trafficking problem. Law enforcement identified 38 human trafficking victims in the last year, but that's only a fraction of the estimated thousands of Ohioans, particularly youth and those "at risk," who are reportedly trafficked and abused each year. The Cincinnati Park Board won the National/Facility Park Design Award for Smale Riverfront Park. The award from the National Recreation and Park Association recognizes the park's design, the inclusiveness of the design process and how the board met the local community's needs for the park. This is just another major national award for The Banks; earlier in the year, the project won the American Planning Association's 2013 National Planning Excellence Award for Implementation. Some Republicans are not taking last week's U.S. Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage well: State Rep. John Becker, a Republican from Clermont County, now says polygamy is inevitable. Cincinnati is currently looking for a new police chief, and it already has 13 applications. Ohio gas prices are down again this week. Kasich says he's not interested in running for president in 2016. Apparently, the unmanned Voyager 1 spacecraft entered a scientifically funky region last summer. Here is an explanation of what happens when stars collide.
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State tax plan favors wealthy, state budget limits abortion, mayoral primary incoming
The Republican-controlled Ohio General Assembly yesterday passed its state budget for the next two years, and Gov. John Kasich is expected to sign the bill this weekend. Part of the budget is a tax plan that would cut income taxes but raise sales and property taxes in a way that Policy Matters Ohio, a left-leaning public policy think tank, says would ultimately favor the state's wealthiest. On average, individuals in the top 1 percent would see their taxes fall by $6,083, or 0.7 percent, under the plan, while those in the bottom 20 percent would pay about $12, or 0.1 percent, more in taxes, according to Policy Matters' analysis. The state budget also includes several anti-abortion measures: less funding for Planned Parenthood, more funding for anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers, regulations that could be used by the state health director to shut down abortion clinics and a requirement for doctors to do an external ultrasound on a woman seeking an abortion and inform her whether a heartbeat is detected. Republicans claim they're protecting the sanctity of human life, while abortion rights advocates are labeling the measures an attack on women's rights. Cincinnati will have a mayoral primary on Sept. 10. Five candidates vying for the highest elected position in the city: Democrats Roxanne Qualls and John Cranley, Libertarian Jim Berns, self-identified Republican Stacy Smith and Sandra Queen Noble. Qualls and Cranley are widely seen as the favorites, with each candidate splitting on issues like the parking lease and streetcar. Qualls supports the policies, while Cranley opposes both. A recent poll from the Cranley campaign found the race deadlocked, with Cranley and Qualls both getting 40 percent of the vote and the rest of polled voters claiming they're undecided. Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will appear at the Northside Fourth of July parade. Giffords will be in Cincinnati as part of a nationwide tour on gun violence. Elmwood Place's speed cameras are being confiscated by the Hamilton County Sheriff Department. Judge Robert Ruehlman originally told operating company Optotraffic to turn the cameras off, but when the company didn't listen, the judge ruled the cameras should be confiscated. The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments released its new bike map for southwest Ohio. President Barack Obama signaled on Thursday that the federal government will extend marriage benefits to gay and lesbian couples in all states, even those states that don't allow same-sex marriage. That may mean a gay couple in Ohio could get married in New York and Massachusetts and still have their marriage counted at the federal level, but state limitations would still remain. The administration's plans follow a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday that struck down a federal ban on same-sex marriage. The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved a bill to overhaul the nation's immigration laws. Ohio's two senators were split on the bill: Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown voted for it, while Republican Sen. Rob Portman voted against it. A Congressional Budget Office report previously found the bill would reduce the nation's deficit and boost the economy over the next decade. Scientists cloned a mouse with a mere blood sample. CityBeat won a bunch of awards at Wednesday's Society of Professional Journalists Cincinnati chapter awards banquet and hall of fame induction ceremony. Read about them here.
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ACLU: Pay-to-stay policies harm low-income inmates, raise little money for county jails
German Lopez
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The Hamilton County Jail charges its inmates a fee for incarceration, and a new report from the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio (ACLU) suggests the practice harms low-income inmates and raises little money for the county.
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Report: Government "Megadeals" Fail to Produce Jobs
Ohio ranks No. 3 for massive subsidy deals with corporations
Ohio is No. 3 in the nation for "megadeals" — massive government subsidies to corporations that are meant to encourage in-state job creation — but a new report found many of the deals rarely produce the kind of jobs initially touted by public officials. In the Good Jobs First report released on June 19, Ohio tied with Texas as No. 3 for megadeals, which Good Jobs First defines as subsidies worth $75 million or more. Michigan topped the list with 29 deals, followed by New York with 23.In the Cincinnati area, local and state agencies agreed to pay $196.4 million to Convergys in 2003 and $121 million to General Electric in 2009 to keep and create jobs in the area. It's no secret the deal with Convergys went sour for Cincinnati. In December 2011, the company, which provides outsourced call center services, agreed to pay a $14 million reimbursement to the city because the company's downtown employment fell below 1,450 — the number of jobs required under the initial deal. The reimbursement deal also calls for the company to pay an additional $5 million if its downtown employment falls below 500 before 2020.The Good Jobs First report finds this kind of failure is not exclusive to the Convergys megadeal or Cincinnati; instead, the report argues that megadeals are expensive and often fail to live up to expectations. "Despite their high costs, some of the deals involve little if any new job creation," said Good Jobs First executive director Greg LeRoy in a statement. "Some are instances of job blackmail, in which a company threatens to move and gets paid to stay put. Others involve interstate job piracy, in which a company gets subsidies to move existing jobs across a state border, sometimes within the same metropolitan area." For the jobs that are kept and created, states and cities end up paying $456,000 on average, with the cheapest deals costing less than $25,000 per job and the most expensive costing more than $7 million per job. The report finds the number of megadeals per year has doubled since 2008, on top of getting more expensive in the past three decades. Each megadeal averaged at about $157 million in the 1980s, eventually rising to $325 million in the 2000s. The average cost dropped to $260 million in the 2010s, reflecting the price of deals made in the aftermath of the Great Recession, which strapped city and state budgets."These subsidy awards are getting out of control," said Philip Mattera, research director of Good Jobs First and principal author of the report, in a statement. "Huge packages that used to be reserved for 'trophy' projects creating large numbers of jobs are now being given away more routinely." Ultimately, the report aims to increase transparency for such subsidies, reflecting an ongoing goal for Good Jobs First. To do this, the organization has set up a database (www.subsidytracker.org) that anyone can visit to track past, present and future subsidy deals.But the report claims much of this work should already be done by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), which "has been long-negligent in failing to promulgate regulations for how state and local governments should account for tax-based economic development expenditures," according to a policy sidebar from LeRoy. "If GASB were to finally promulgate such regulations — covering both programs and deals — taxpayers would have standardized, comparable statistics about megadeals and could better weigh their costs and benefits."
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Ohio unemployment unchanged in May, budget overhauls taxes, streetcar vote Monday
Ohio's unemployment rate was 7 percent in May, unchanged from April and down from 7.3 percent in May 2012, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Although the number of unemployed increased by 5,000 between April and May, the number of employed also increased by 32,100, keeping the rate relatively stable. Most sectors tracked in the report, including government, gained jobs. The final version of the state budget would cut income taxes and create a state-based earned income tax credit, but it would also hike the sales tax and make changes to property taxes that effectively increase rates. Republican state legislators rolled out the tax plan yesterday as a compromise between the Ohio House and Senate plans. The final version looks a lot more like Gov. John Kasich's original tax proposal, which left-leaning Policy Matters Ohio criticized for favoring the wealthy. The budget must be signed by Kasich by June 30. City Council is expected to vote on the streetcar project's $17.4 million budget gap on Monday. The gap is a result of construction bids coming in much higher than expected, and solving it would involve making cuts for a slew of capital programs, including infrastructure projects around the Horseshoe Casino. The cuts will all come from the capital budget, which can't be used to fund operating budget expenses like police and fire because of limits established in state law. Three days after City Manager Milton Dohoney signed an agreement leasing the city's parking meters, lots and garages to the Greater Cincinnati Port Authority, the Port Authority still hadn't signed the lease, and it remains unclear when the agency plans to do so. City spokesperson Meg Olberding told CityBeat she's confident the Port Authority will sign the lease. But the delays have raised questions about whether there truly will be local control over the city's parking assets through the Port Authority, given that the agency is already going against the wills and assumptions of the city government by failing to sign the lease. City Councilman Chris Seelbach announced on Twitter that he and Hamilton County Commissioner Chris Monzel will release a joint statement on the city's "responsible bidder" ordinance later today. The city and county have been clashing over the ordinance, with county commissioners most recently putting a hold on all Metropolitan Sewer District projects. CityBeat covered the conflict in greater detail here. Federal data released this week shows Ohio has some of the weakest gun laws and, as a result, is a top source for guns for crimes committed in other states. Construction is expected to cause some downtown ramp closures and restrictions next week, so prepare for delays or a change in commute. A Japanese scientist may have to grow his human organs in pigs. The world's first 3-D printed battery is as small as a grain of sand.
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Good, bad and ugly of memorable NFL regular season
|In this Nov. 28, 2013, photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks Kyle Orton (18) and Tony Romo (9) warm up for an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Arlington, Texas. Orton will make his first start at quarterback in his two seasons with the Cowboys on Sunday night, Dec. 29, unless Romo can recover from a herniated disc. Dallas will be playing a winner-take-all game at home against the Philadelphia Eagles for the NFC East title and a playoff berth. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Roger Goodell and the 32 owners of NFL teams surely smile when they see continued massive TV ratings, huge fantasy football participation and merchandise flying off the shelves.
Fans love scoreboards turning into tote boards, and rules passed over the years benefiting offenses have opened up the game so much that teams scoring 40 points are greeted with shrugs. Peyton Manning opens the season with seven touchdown passes — against the defending Super Bowl champs, no less — and unheralded Nick Foles later matches the feat, to loud acclaim.
Yet the headlines haven't always belonged to Manning and his record 51 touchdown passes or Matt Prater's longest field goal ever, from 64 yards. Plenty of stories have erased those smiles at league headquarters during a wild regular season that concludes today.
Manning won the AP's Comeback Player of the Year last season, moving from Indianapolis to Denver after four neck surgeries and barely missing a beat. He's been better than ever this year, with those 51 TD throws and closing in on the mark for yards through the air while leading the Broncos to the AFC's best record.
Prater surpassed the 63-yard field goal by four others with his 64-yarder in the bitter cold mile-high air on Dec. 8 vs. Tennessee.
Turnarounds saw the Chiefs (2-14 to 11-4), Eagles (4-12 to 9-6) and Cardinals (5-11 to 10-5), all with new coaches, and the Panthers (7-9 to 11-4) move up.
There were breakout years for receivers Josh Gordon of Cleveland, Alshon Jeffery of Chicago and Julian Edelman of New England; RBs Ryan Mathews in San Diego and rookies Eddie Lacy in Green Bay and Zac Stacy in St. Louis; Foles in Philadelphia; and defensive standouts Robert Quinn of the Rams, Cam Jordan of the Saints, Jurrell Casey of the Titans, Brandon Boykin of the Eagles, Alterraun Verner of the Titans, Vontaze Burfict of the Bengals, and Lavonte David of the Buccaneers.
Memorable days came from Calvin Johnson with 329 yards receiving in Detroit's 31-30 win over Dallas; Jamaal Charles' five TDs, four receiving, in Kansas City's 56-31 romp past Oakland; and Luke Kuechly's 24 tackles in Carolina's 17-13 victory against New Orleans.
Health problems for coaches John Fox of Denver and Gary Kubiak of Houston. Fox underwent heart surgery in midseason and returned to the sideline five weeks later. Kubiak had a mini-stroke at halftime of a loss to Indianapolis, returned to work 10 days later, but was fired soon after.
No injury was more impactful than the Packers losing Aaron Rodgers early in their eighth game. They slid from 5-2 to 7-7-1 while using three other starting QBs.
Other major injuries included Rodgers' teammates LB Clay Matthews, TE Jermichael Finley and WR Randall Cobb; Denver OT Ryan Clady; New England TE Rob Gronkowski, LB Jerod Mayo and DT Vince Wilfork; Cincinnati DT Geno Atkins and CB Leon Hall; Atlanta WR Julio Jones; Indianapolis WR Reggie Wayne; Chicago CB Charles Tillman; Houston LB Brian Cushing and RB Arian Foster; Tennessee QB Jake Locker; Philadelphia WR Jeremy Maclin; Pittsburgh center Maurkice Pouncey; St. Louis CB Cortland Finnegan; and Tampa Bay RB Doug Martin and G Carl Nicks.
Collapses by 2012 playoff teams befell Atlanta, Houston, Washington (all division winners) and Minnesota. A loss Sunday gives the Texans the top overall draft pick for the new coaching staff.
In some games, observers wondered if the replacement officials had returned. Among the gaffes were moving the down chains at the wrong time; overruling (or not) through video replays at the wrong time; throwing flags and then picking them up, with strange (even creative) explanations; and lots of missed penalties that later resulted in fines for players.
Somehow, referee Jeff Triplette's crew seemed involved in many of the controversies.
Concussions, both current and in the past, remained a divisive topic even after the NFL's settlement with thousands of former players for $765 million. Is the league proactive enough? Has it gone overboard regarding rule changes to protect the head and neck? Was the payout to the retirees too little or too much?
Start with Miami's bullying mess in which second-year tackle Jonathan Martin left the team because of hazing from veteran guard Richie Incognito. The Dolphins suspended Incognito, who missed the last eight games. Martin did not return, and locker room behavior became a hot topic outside of all team headquarters.
The nickname of the Washington team came under heavy fire from Native Americans and many others decrying the use of Redskins as derogatory, insulting, even racist. NFL executives and team owner Daniel Snyder met with American Indian representatives, but no name change appeared likely.
More unsightliness emanated from the Redskins as coach Mike Shanahan and star quarterback Robert Griffin III had enough public disagreements to fill a debate session in Congress. Shanahan eventually benched RG3 for the final three games, saying he was protecting his quarterback, who clearly wasn't fully fit this season. RG3's sour faces displayed his feelings about the move — and the entire season.
Another coach-QB feud in which Tampa Bay's Greg Schiano wound up benching, then cutting Josh Freeman, who already had lost his team captaincy. There were whispers Schiano leaked drug-program information about Freeman, who wound up as a third-stringer in Minnesota.
San Francisco LB Aldon Smith spent five weeks in treatment for substance abuse and also pleaded not guilty to three felony counts of illegal possession of an assault weapon stemming from a party at his home last year. He's back on the field.
Umpire Roy Ellison was suspended for one game for using abusive language toward Washington tackle Trent Williams.
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The Top 5 Things To Do, If Your Spouse Has Filed For Divorce.
By Brent J. Pfeiffer, Esq.
1. Talk to a California Divorce Attorney: A California Divorce is complicated legal matter. It is in your best interest that you talk to a professional and experienced divorce lawyer. Many divorce attorney's will offer a free initial consultation where they can help frame your issues.
2. Hire a California Divorce Attorney: Sure you can represent yourself, but generally the adage an "individual who represents himself has a fool for a client", will apply. A California divorce judgment regarding the division of property, spousal support orders and the division of pensions will often affect you for years to come. Being short-sighted can often cost you in the long run.
3. Realize, it is going to be Ok. The end of a marriage can be one of the most stressful periods of your life. Feelings of shame, guilt and anger will often emerge and can muddle and complicate a divorce. Take a deep breath, accept the things you cannot change and realize that its going to be ok and your going to get through this.
4. Think before you act: Be honest with yourself regarding your needs. Often, when ending a marriage, both spouses want it done as quick as possible. One party will often give the other everything they want without considering the needs of the children or their own personal needs going forward. Sometimes San Diego Family law court orders cannot be changed and you can end up agreeing to something that five years down the road you will seriously regret.
5. Protect your Children: Your child or children should be the most important thing in the world to you. This is the time to show it. Make sure the end of your marriage is as least disruptive as possible to your children. Make sure the children understand its nobody's fault. Do not discuss your case in detail with the children. Do not use the children as pawns. Do not argue with your divorcing spouse in front of your children. Let your children know you love them and be there for them.
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The international exhibition of construction of Fira de Barcelona has been the great showcase of technical innovations, but apart from this important dimension, the programme of workshops has marked guidelines to be followed by the sector, emerging new business opportunities.
Discussions on legislation about noise in implementation of the technical building code in a day in which participated the Minister of housing, Beatriz Corredor - who also chaired the inauguration of the event - and the answers of the different public administrations to the crisis should be emphasized.
The rehabilitation was manifested as a real alternative to the construction sector, as well as the development of sustainable construction and initiatives related to new ways of understanding housing and their materials. It is the case of the project Casa Barcelona, one of the greatest attractions in the Hall, which, in its fifth edition, has presented a modular, social, innovative and sustainable housing. With the assistance of the European Commissioner for Energy Andris Piebalgs has discussed the need to extend certificates of standardization in the construction processes all countries members of the Union.


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Book your room at Homewood Suites by Hilton Wallingford-Meriden
Studio SuiteMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
Suite, 1 BedroomMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
Two Bedroom Suite, Non-SmokingMax Occupancy: 5 guests (up to 4 children, 4 infants)
Suite, One King Bed, SmokingMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
Wallingford hotel with an indoor pool
Collect 200 points
Simply enter your Nectar card number when prompted. Your points will be credited 30 days after you return from your trip.*Offers may apply
Situated in the business district, this hotel is close to Paradise Hills Vineyard, Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort, and Gouveia Winery. Area attractions also include Lyman Meadow Golf Club and Indian Springs Golf Club.
Hotel Features
At Homewood Suites by Hilton Wallingford-Meriden, recreational amenities include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel also features a bar/lounge and complimentary wireless Internet access.
Room Amenities
Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guestrooms also feature kitchens, complimentary wireless Internet access, and complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
At your hotel
At your hotel
Homewood Suites by Hilton Wallingford-Meriden features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measure 432 square feet (39 square meters). This business-friendly hotel also offers barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Wallingford-Meriden has designated areas for smoking.
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Indoor pool
- Free breakfast
- Total number of rooms - 104
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors - 4
- Elevator/lift
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Express check-out
- Fireplace in lobby
- Computer station
- Designated smoking areas
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- One meeting room
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Express check-in
- Bar/lounge
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Complimentary grocery shopping service
- Free self parking
- Conference space size (meters) - 39
- Complimentary reception
- Year Built 2005
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 432
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Television in lobby
Stay connected
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Park your car
Free self parking
In your room
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Separate sitting area
- Complimentary weekday newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Phone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Kitchen
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Cable TV service
- Sofa bed
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Dishwasher
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Stovetop
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Flat-panel TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- MP3 docking station
- Climate control
- Sofa bed size
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Down comforter
Eat and drink
Guests are offered a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast each morning.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Basketball on site
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible path of travel
- Braille or raised signage
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
The fine print for Homewood Suites by Hilton Wallingford-Meriden
When you arrive
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
When you leave
Check-out time is noon
How you can pay
Your pets
Pets allowed, Pet maximum weight in lb is 60
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pet fee: USD 100 per stay
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).


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It happens to the best of us. You're taking a picture of a famous monument or picturesque scene to put into your upcoming travel book, and just as the shutter snaps some clueless tourist walks into the frame. Picture ruined, right? Wrong.
With the Tourist Remover, a new tool being offered to members of the free photo organizing and sharing Web site Snapmania, you can eliminate unwanted people and objects from your photos for good. In addition to signing up for Snapmania's service, you'll need at least three photos of the same location. The Tourist Remover combines the images to create a single, tourist-free photo that'll make an excellent addition to your book, fireplace mantel, refrigerator door, or wherever your prized images are displayed.
We read about this on BoingBoing today, and haven't had a chance to test it out for ourselves, but thought it might interest those of you who are making travel and other photography-intensive books. If you have tried the tool, or if you want to recommend other tools and tricks for improving your photo books, please let us know by leaving a comment.


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Storytellers are a select group of students chosen through an application and interview process to assist prospective students and their families in the enrollment process. They are representatives of Bloomfield College both on and off the job. The program seeks students who are energetic, enthusiastic, and exhibit exceptional communication, organization, presentation and leadership skills.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Conducting campus tours for prospective students and their families, school groups, campus VIPs and incoming staff/faculty
• Facilitating and assisting group tour presentations
• Engaging in prospective student outreach via phone
• Assisting on multiple levels in the successful execution of campus events
• Serving as a brand Storyteller both on and off campus
• Currently enrolled as a Bloomfield College Student
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Commitment to program for 2 consecutive semesters
• Ability to commit to 10 hours of work per week (divided among tours and office hours)
• Availability to work some nights and/or weekend events or activities
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Enthusiastic personality
• Bloomfield College Pride
Application Requirements:
• A completed application
• 2 professional reference forms completed and submitted; one of which must be completed by a Bloomfield College faculty or staff member
• A 2-3 minute video introducing yourself in a creative way. Showcase your Bloomfield College Pride and what would make you an excellent Storyteller. Videos must be uploaded on YouTube or Vimeo and link submitted on application
• Copy of current semester's class schedule
Applications for the 2014-2015 Academic Year are available now! Applications are due to the Office of Admission, 1 Park Place, by 4:30pm on Monday, September 8th. Download the Application Packet.


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News, Notes and Historical Information on the St. Louis Cardinals
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Alright, the Cardinals took care of things yesterday and disposed of the Padres. I really thought last night's game might have been our last chance. It was at home and with our ace on the mound, and the team came through.
Carpenter was touched up for two runs in the first inning, but then he was excellent after that. He gave up only the two runs on seven hits and three walks with five strikeouts in seven innings.
The go ahead run scored in the seventh when Juan Encarnacion tripled home Albert Pujols. The Cards also piled on three more runs that inning to make it a 6-2 final. Ron Belliard drove in two runs and Yadier Molina had two hits.
Next up is the NL best Mets. They took care of the Dodgers on Saturday in a three game sweep so they'll have some rest. Game one is Wednesday in New York.
Jeff Suppan got knocked around yesterday. He gave up three early runs in the fourth and that ended up being the difference. He had also gotten into a jam in the second inning but he pitched his way out of it. Fortunately, the pen did some really nice work and five relievers combined for 4 2/3 shutout innings. Unfortunately, the Cards could never get their bats going and they put only one run on the board.
So Taguchi hit a solo homerun in the eighth inning, and that was it. Even Albert Pujols was held in check, which is no small task. So the Padres and Cardinals will have the spotlight tonight because they're the only series still playing. Hopefully Chris Carpenter will be able to get the job done tonight.
Man, what a pick up. Jeff Weaver had done nothing but get shelled all season. Then he comes to St. Louis and after a rocky start, he's found his groove. This afternoon, he was nothing short of awesome. He went only five innings, but he gave up only two hits as he and four relievers combined for a four hit shutout.
The Cardinals did all of their damage in the fourth inning. Preston Wilson doubled and then he scored on Albert Pujols' single. Two outs later, Jim Edmonds then singled and drove home Pujols for the second run of the game.
Both team's get the day off tomorrow and then it's the first ever playoff game in new Busch Stadium. Hopefully the Cardinals can wrap this up with a sweep.
This was a huge win. A lot of people were writing off the Cardinals and while this series is hardly over, we took care of the Padres ace. Chris Carpenter was very good through 6 1/3 innings and the bats gave him more then enough run support.
Speaking of run support, Albert Pujols hit homerun number 50 for the season and his first of hopefully many during the post season. He drove in the first two runs and that ended up being the difference maker for the team.
The Cards have the day off tomorrow and then Thursday things start back up. It'll be Jeff Weaver going up against David Wells.
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Posted: 9:15 p.m.
Yuma police are looking for two men who they believe were involved in three armed robberies in a matter of one hour.
The first armed robbery happened Tuesday around 9:30 p.m.
A man wearing a black ski mask armed with a small handgun tried to enter the Tacos Mi Rancho restaurant on 4th Ave., according to police.
But the man took off on foot without any money when an employee scared him off.
About 20 minutes later, a second Yuma business was robbed--this time, the suspect was armed with a shotgun.
A man with a similar description demanded money and a bottle of alcohol from a clerk at the CMS Market on 8th St., police said.
Just 40 minutes later, a man robbed the R.C. Liquor store on 24th St.
Again, a man wearing a black ski mask demanded cash and booze.
He is described as a White or Hispanic male, wearing a black ski mask, around 5'10" with a medium build, a light complexion and with longer dark hair, and weighing about 180 lbs.
Witnesses told police that they saw a second man waiting outside one of the businesses.
His alleged accomplice is described as a Hispanic man in his 20s, about 5'8" to 5'10", with a moustache and black shoulder-length hair, also weighing about 180 lbs.
News 11 visited each of the businesses, and at each location, employees were not willing to speak on camera.
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Kevin Kirstein began his employment with the Ocean City (Maryland) Police Department in 1980 as a seasonal police cadet while attending the University of Maryland at College Park. Upon graduation, with a bachelor's degree in law enforcement, Kevin was hired as a fulltime police recruit in 1983 by the Ocean City Police Department and attended entrance level training at the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy, graduating first in his class.
Assigned initially to the Patrol Division, Kevin attended advanced training in traffic crash reconstruction techniques and joined the Traffic Safety Unit. He was acknowledged as an expert witness in the field of traffic crash investigation and reconstruction and, after being promoted to sergeant in 1988, went on to serve as the unit's supervisor for many years.
Kevin was promoted to lieutenant in early 1991 and served as a patrol duty lieutenant, Assistant Administrative Division Commander and Assistant Patrol Division Commander over the next several years.
In 1998 Kevin graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia and returned to the Ocean City Police Department as Commander of the Criminal Investigation Division.
Immediately after the tragic events of September 11, 2001 Kevin was detailed to the New York City Mayor's Office of Emergency Management. Recognized as an expert in the field of critical incident management, Kevin responded to ground zero and worked closely with the incident command team's logistics section.
Kevin returned to the Patrol Division as Assistant Commander in 2002. In January of 2004 Kevin was appointed Patrol Division Commander and assumed responsibility for the day to day operations of the Department's largest division. He was promoted to captain in June of 2004.
Kevin and his wife, Connie, have three children and have lived in Ocean City for more than 25 years where he also volunteers with the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Co., serving many of those years as Assistant Fire Chief. In his spare time he enjoys fishing, flying, motorcycling and teaching terrorism awareness and emergency response programs to first responders throughout the nation.
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SISOPHON, called Svay (mango) by the locals in these parts (no one seems to know why), and Banteay Meanchey by the bus companies, is the jumping-off point for a day-trip to the massive Angkorian temple ruins of Banteay Chhmar and Banteay Tuop. Though there's nothing much to do in the scruffy, dusty town, it's something of a diamond in the rough, being one of the friendliest places in Cambodia.
Banteay Chhmar apart, you can also use the town as the base to visit a few minor attractions on the border with Siem Reap province: the stone-carving village of Choob; Phnom Sarok, a traditional weaving village where they produce their own silkworms; and Ang Trapaeng Thmor, a reservoir rebuilt by forced labour under the Khmer Rouge and now designated a nature reserve for rare Sarus cranes.


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Kelly Ayotte
Republican women take a stand
They say "the brush is painted far too broadly" when it comes to candidates making offensive remarks.
The other Republican budget battle
Inside an intramural brawl for control of the Senate Budget Committee.
GOP Senate? It may be short-lived
A half-dozen blue-state Republicans could be in trouble during the 2016 elections.
W.H. ponders life with GOP Senate
So far, there hasn't been much in the way of big strategy sessions about what to do.
Ayotte: Secret Service needs 'fresh view'
She says the new director should not be "ingrained" in the Secret Service's current culture.
Kelly Ayotte: Containing ISIL won't cut it
"A containment strategy is not going to cut it. We need a strategy to defeat ISIS," she said.
Romney, Jets owner to host event
Chris Christie, Marco Rubio and Rand Paul will also attend the party fundraiser in New York.
Ayotte sees Russian 'fingerprints'
"I mean, this came from Russia. Russia has their fingerprints all over it," the Republican says.
Hill team wins softball game
The congressional team beats the press in the annual Congressional Women's Softball Game.
Ayotte: Putin stoking unrest in Ukraine elections
"There's one person to blame for that security situation, and that is Vladimir Putin," Ayotte says.
Ayotte says Russia not getting the message
She says tougher sanctions must be imposed.
Schiff dismisses Benghazi committee as a 'waste of time'
"It's a tremendous red herring and a waste of tax payer resources," the California Democrat says.
Former senators give to Cochran
The retired lawmakers are joined by the PACs of Mark Kirk and Kelly Ayotte.
Senators get rough with Barra
The slams come as the CEO faces a second consecutive day of congressional grilling.
McCain: Russia is a 'gas station'
Lindsey Graham agrees: "They are an oil and gas company masquerading as a country."
Durbin, Ayotte want military aid for Ukraine
"We've got to strengthen them and help them with advice and backing," Dick Durbin says.
Senate unemployment debate returns
A group of Republicans circulates a proposal that would extend expired unemployment benefits.
Senate letter maintains Iran pressure
A group urges Obama to maintain Iran focus.
Ayotte: Russia reset has failed
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Dáil Éireann - Volume 415 - 18 February, 1992
Written Answers. - Naas (Kildare) Hospital.
Mr. Durkan Mr. Durkan
112. Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will outline, (a) the full plan for the development of Naas Hospital, County Kildare, (b) the degree to which this plan has been implemented to date and (c) his proposals for the implementation of the remaining stages; if any or all of these proposals are likely to be implemented in the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Minister for Health (Dr. O'Connell) John F. O'Connell
Minister for Health (Dr. O'Connell): The development plan for Naas Hospital provides for a 209 bed hospital, with a range of services including general medicine, general surgery, intensive care, coronary care and psychiatric and geriatric units. The plan envisaged the development of the hospital in four separate phases as follows: 1. Psychiatric unit, boiler house and ancillary facilities; 2. Accident and emergency, out-patient department and limited surgical services; 3. Full surgical services including backup facilities; 4. Medical services/coronary care unit.
The first phase of the development of the hospital which incorporates a new psychiatric unit and boiler house was recently commissioned. While the capital allocation available to my Department for 1992 does not allow for the recommencement of this project in the current year, I will be considering the further development of the hospital in the context of the capital resources available to my Department in future years.
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As usual, Jude Wanniski's piece on foreign policy (featured today on LRC) is extremely interesting. He presents convincing evidence that the U.S. sent strong signals to Saddam Hussein that there would be no U.S. opposition to an Iraq invasion of Kuwait over border disputes.
Almost more interesting to me, though, is this remark, "Ambassador Glaspie did go on her vacation, seemingly confident Saddam Hussein and the emir of Kuwait would work out their differences at their weekend meeting in Baghdad. Alas, the emir decided not to go to the meeting, perhaps out of assurances from the Pentagon and Mr. Cheney that he would be protected even without a treaty commitment." Mr. Wanniski seems to be guessing here. But if he is right that presents the U.S. in the light of the very opposite of a peacemaker. Where Hussein had every reason to believe that the Emir of Kuwait would do the sensible thing and negotiate over their differences, the U.S. undercut this normal process of give and take. The Emir was assurred he could get away with murder because the U.S. would back him up. At the very same time, the U.S. was telling Hussein that Iraq could do whatever it wanted to Kuwait to resolve the dispute.
If true, this means that, very likely, the dispute between Kuwait and Iraq in 1990 would have been resolved without resort to war but for the looming presence of… the United States! This presents the very opposite of the picture that fans of a global hegemon keep trying to sell us. Namely, that a benevolent hegemon like the U.S. will reduce armed conflicts in the world… Reduce chaos.1:44 pm on July 8, 2003 Email Stephen W. Carson


text: This exhibition includes original acrylic and gemstone powder paintings, along with original jewelry and sculpture created by past Okotoks area resident, Shannon Ford. A fine art jeweler and precious metal sculptor for over thirty years, Ford's art has naturally progressed into the gemstone paintings. She is a painter whose focus is in expressing motion, time and the shifting of light. Each painting is an individual portrait of a horse with which Ford has personally interacted. The paintings are ephemeral yet contemporary and incorporate layers of precious and semi precious gemstone powders; these powders create an illusory effect that shifts and subtly creates a shimmering, translucent surface. She works intuitively and becomes entranced by the subject; often, she feels, the paintings paint themselves.


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Monica Rodriguez is the president and CEO of the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS). In this role, she works closely with SIECUS's funders and Board and manages the vision and programmatic direction of the organization. Over the course of more than sixteen years at SIECUS, where she most recently served as vice president for education and training, Ms. Rodriguez has provided speeches, workshops, training, resource development, and technical assistance related to HIV prevention and sexuality education to education and health professionals, decision-makers, and parents both domestically and internationally. Prior to joining SIECUS, Ms. Rodriguez was a sexuality educator at the Center for Family Life Education, Planned Parenthood of Greater Northern New Jersey. She received a Masters of Science degree in non-profit management from New School University in New York City and a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Penn State University.
He-Men, Virginity Pledges, and Bridal Dreams: Obama Administration Quietly Endorses Dangerous Ab-Only Curriculum
by Elizabeth Schroeder, Answer
and Debra Hauser, Advocates for Youth
and Monica Rodriguez, Sexuality Information & Education Council of the US (SIECUS)
May 1, 2012 - 8:20 am
Thirty years of public health science clearly demonstrates that providing young people with information about the health benefits of both abstinence and contraception and condoms, does not cause young people to initiate sex earlier or have sex more often. Abstinence-only-until marriage programs leave young people unprepared. They are unethical.


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Break free of the shackles, ignore the FUD, and enjoy the freedom that comes with knowing there is a way to translate between CATIA and Solidworks. It's free, but you won't find it available from Dassault Systemes.
CADCAM-E (CCE) has a free translation utility that does the impossible. Well, impossible if you listen to all the FUD messages. Apparently it's so easy it's not even worth charging for. Get more information from the links below.


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Digital radios: Compare features & prices Pure Evoke-1S review http://www.which.co.uk/technology/audio/reviews/digital-radios/pure-evoke-1s/review/
The Pure Evoke-1S is a portable DAB/FM radio with an input for iPod/MP3 player and a light sensor that adjust the display brightness to suit the room although it's not kitted out with bedside radio features like a snooze function. Still, it has a kitchen timer button and is available in cherry veneer or maple case versions.
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2011-08-05 19:20:43.04 wrote:
Watch out for the faulty power supplies
Large numbers of these radios are failing after a few years because the external power adapter is poor quality. The symptom is that the radio will start but reboot after a few seconds, then start again, reboot again, endlessly. It is worse if the volume is turned up as then the radio draws more power. If you are affected by this problem, don't throw the radio away, buy a suitable replacement power supply. Then again, the sound quality is so feeble at the best of times that you might want to bin it all.
2011-08-10 19:28:02.12 wrote:
Expensive battery but excellent product
Very pleased with this product. I bought a similar style radio from John Lewis in the past but the Pure Evoke has a much better reception.The only downside was the expensive rechargeable battery price circa £30. I would recommend this product and was considering buying one as a gift for an elderly relative.
2011-08-09 16:33:16.08 wrote:
Very good reception but I found the sound was horrible and difficult to listen to. There is a striking "honk" centred around 200Hz but quite wide and giving a muddy, booming baritone, if not bass. It's especially noticeable when the sound is turned low such as in the middle of the night in the bedroom. The bass reflex port seems to make little difference. Very disappointing.
philip.beaumont wrote:
Excellent products, have had various versions up to the current Mio and all feature superb sound (compare side by side with competitors- they all sound very tinny). Reception is also very good-again superior to competitors when placed in identical locations. Controls are very intuitive and easy to use and build quality solid.
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Delectable sound quality
We've got the Mio Lava version of the Evoke (see http://www.pure.com/images/productpages/mio/lava.jpg) and in my experience it holds its own against Bose products in terms of sound quality (which is saying something). The sound quality does not dip when the volume is pumped up. We use the Aux In slot for our ipod. Presets are easy to use and there are lots of DAB display options that can be fun to cycle through in an idle moment. The display does shimmer randomly (and a bit spookily) so I'm not convinced it really know how light/dark it is. The suede-effect cover seems to be at perilous risk of staining but has resisted so far. Love it.
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Very boomy sound
I found the sound very boomy. When I queried this with Pure, I was told the following- "There is no EQ on this model. The only thing I can suggest is the bass reflex port on the back makes quite a difference, if the bass is coming out and reflecting off a wall this can make the bass exaggerated."
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