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Ohio’s multitude of computer gaffes make the big time
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An AP story all to themselves.
And here’s how far that virus has spread.
If you were a crisis communications advisor, what would your assessment of this media barrage be? Did the governor’s office do decent control of the message?
Or not so much?
By Jill Miller Zimon at 5:56 am June 30th, 2007 in Politics | Comments Off
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Remains of the Day, 6-29-07
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Please, God, please – don’t let it be July already.
1. I hope the Starburst lady gets a judge like this. Looks as though her attorney has a few dollars, though the one rating here isn’t a good one, even for a plaintiff’s personal injury lawyer. As a lawyer who scoffs at these cases, at least at this point (and things could change, well, probably not, but you never know), I always want to know – who would take such a case.
2. A person should not feel so unsafe at work that they quit. Especially when the employer – the Cleveland Clinic in this case – is aware of the potential perpetrator’s propensity to, you know, harm people. That said, there’s not enough information to know for sure that the ex-girlfriend has reason to be fearful but from this one story, it sounds like she very well may have.
3. Len highlights a case where a public school is moving classes into a church. Are they begging (or praying?) for a fight?
Believe it or not, that’s all that’s left. I wrote a lot of entries today I guess.
I’ve consciously stayed away from this and this. I don’t know what I think about the first, and what I think about the latter just doesn’t matter to most folks. Anyone to whom it would matter? You can email me.
Shabbat shalom.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 3:09 am June 30th, 2007 in Politics | Comments Off
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30
Once, because Taser use was wrong?
Twice because…it just happened on May 26 and she’s awaiting…what, exactly? Why wasn’t her license pulled at that time?
And now, a third incident barely four weeks later?
Come on. I think this is an understatement, from the NewsNet 5 report:
“It’s obvious that in my opinion that Ms. Fretter does need some help and I hope she gets it,” said [Sheffield Lake] Police Chief Mike Gurich.
According to this Chronicle-Telegram article, when she was stopped on May 26, she was already driving with a suspended license. So – what does the law say is supposed to happen then, when a person, driving with a suspended license, is found to, you know – be driving drunk with a suspended license?
That is – how the hell was it allowed to be possible that she could get behind the wheel, drunk, again – just four weeks later?
How are we not somehow responsible for this leniency or failure on our system’s part?
By Jill Miller Zimon at 2:48 am June 30th, 2007 in Politics | 7 Comments
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30
Critic Joel Siegel, RIP
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Very sorry to hear this. Joel Siegel was only 63. I haven’t watched a review of his in years, maybe even a decade of more, but I liked him when I did watch.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 2:38 am June 30th, 2007 in Politics | Comments Off
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30
‘Roots News from Len at Blogesque: the Strickland-Husted Road Show
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Many, many thanks to Len of Blogesque for attending and reporting on Governor Ted Strickland and House Speaker Jon Husted’s roadshow when it arrived at Sinclair Community College. Definitely worth your few minutes to check out his photos and text, including a chat with the governor.
I also suggested that Len email a link to his work to Joe Hallett.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 2:28 am June 30th, 2007 in Politics | Comments Off
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Maple Hts parental responsibility law ruled unconstitutional
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In her decision, [Garfield Heights Municipal Judge Jennifer] Weiler wrote that the law is vague, fails to define “poor supervision” of a minor and is unevenly applied, because not every parent whose child is charged with a crime is cited.
The ordinance gives parents a chance to convince a court that they have taken reasonable steps to control their child. But Weiler ruled that the law unconstitutionally places the burden of proof on the accused and violates due process.
King’s Right Site has this post and info on the Bedford city law.
So – what do people think?
As a legal decision, I think she could be on to something. But I have to read the law and the decision. I just don’t have enough info right now.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 1:00 am June 30th, 2007 in Politics | Comments Off
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Remains of the Day, 6-29-07
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Please, God, please – don’t let it be July already.
1. I hope the Starburst lady gets a judge like this. Looks as though her attorney has a few dollars, though the one rating here isn’t a good one, even for a plaintiff’s personal injury lawyer. As a lawyer who scoffs at these cases, at least at this point (and things could change, well, probably not, but you never know), I always want to know – who would take such a case.
2. A person should not feel so unsafe at work that they quit. Especially when the employer – the Cleveland Clinic in this case – is aware of the potential perpetrator’s propensity to, you know, harm people. That said, there’s not enough information to know for sure that the ex-girlfriend has reason to be fearful but from this one story, it sounds like she very well may have.
3. Len highlights a case where a public school is moving classes into a church. Are they begging (or praying?) for a fight?
Believe it or not, that’s all that’s left. I wrote a lot of entries today I guess.
I’ve consciously stayed away from this and this. I don’t know what I think about the first, and what I think about the latter just doesn’t matter to most folks. Anyone to whom it would matter? You can email me.
Shabbat shalom.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 11:09 pm June 29th, 2007 in Politics | Comments Off
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29
Once, because Taser use was wrong?
Twice because…it just happened on May 26 and she’s awaiting…what, exactly? Why wasn’t her license pulled at that time?
And now, a third incident barely four weeks later?
Come on. I think this is an understatement, from the NewsNet 5 report:
“It’s obvious that in my opinion that Ms. Fretter does need some help and I hope she gets it,” said [Sheffield Lake] Police Chief Mike Gurich.
According to this Chronicle-Telegram article, when she was stopped on May 26, she was already driving with a suspended license. So – what does the law say is supposed to happen then, when a person, driving with a suspended license, is found to, you know – be driving drunk with a suspended license?
That is – how the hell was it allowed to be possible that she could get behind the wheel, drunk, again – just four weeks later?
How are we not somehow responsible for this leniency or failure on our system’s part?
By Jill Miller Zimon at 10:48 pm June 29th, 2007 in Politics | 7 Comments
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29
Critic Joel Siegel, RIP
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Very sorry to hear this. Joel Siegel was only 63. I haven’t watched a review of his in years, maybe even a decade of more, but I liked him when I did watch.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 10:38 pm June 29th, 2007 in Politics | Comments Off
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The Daily Bellwether & Bill Sloat: they’re baaaaaack
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Just got an email from dear Bill Sloat, former PD Cincy reporter and author of the blog, The Daily Bellwether (where you will find almost entirely original content, Joe Hallett).
Check out Bill’s first post, since 3/30/07, here. He addresses a very cutting edge, no pun intended, topic: “Is it rational to allow mentally ill citizens who are not on Death Row to execute themselves?”
Why is he discussing it? Because the Ohio Dept. of Mental Health is conducting a conference in August at which forensic psychiatrist, Phillip Resnick will speak on the topic (disclosure: I took a class from Resnick during law school).
Bill’s thoughts:
As a matter of politics alone, the state should not sponsor this discussion about self-inflicted euthanasia. It will play into the hands of the right, and be used to say that the Dems now holding power in Columbus are not pro-life — see, they favor abortion on demand and think psychiatric patients should kill themselves.
Read his post and the circular. What do you think?
Mental illness. Suicide. Two things I can’t write about just 20 mins. before Shabbat.
(thanks a lot Bill!!!) (j/k)
By Jill Miller Zimon at 9:12 pm June 29th, 2007 in Politics | Comments Off
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Maple Hts parental responsibility law ruled unconstitutional
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In her decision, [Garfield Heights Municipal Judge Jennifer] Weiler wrote that the law is vague, fails to define “poor supervision” of a minor and is unevenly applied, because not every parent whose child is charged with a crime is cited.
The ordinance gives parents a chance to convince a court that they have taken reasonable steps to control their child. But Weiler ruled that the law unconstitutionally places the burden of proof on the accused and violates due process.
King’s Right Site has this post and info on the Bedford city law.
So – what do people think?
As a legal decision, I think she could be on to something. But I have to read the law and the decision. I just don’t have enough info right now.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 9:00 pm June 29th, 2007 in Politics | Comments Off
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29
Remains of the Day, 6-29-07
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Please, God, please – don’t let it be July already.
1. I hope the Starburst lady gets a judge like this. Looks as though her attorney has a few dollars, though the one rating here isn’t a good one, even for a plaintiff’s personal injury lawyer. As a lawyer who scoffs at these cases, at least at this point (and things could change, well, probably not, but you never know), I always want to know – who would take such a case.
2. A person should not feel so unsafe at work that they quit. Especially when the employer – the Cleveland Clinic in this case – is aware of the potential perpetrator’s propensity to, you know, harm people. That said, there’s not enough information to know for sure that the ex-girlfriend has reason to be fearful but from this one story, it sounds like she very well may have.
3. Len highlights a case where a public school is moving classes into a church. Are they begging (or praying?) for a fight?
Believe it or not, that’s all that’s left. I wrote a lot of entries today I guess.
I’ve consciously stayed away from this and this. I don’t know what I think about the first, and what I think about the latter just doesn’t matter to most folks. Anyone to whom it would matter? You can email me.
Shabbat shalom.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 8:09 pm June 29th, 2007 in Politics | Comments Off
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29
Once, because Taser use was wrong?
Twice because…it just happened on May 26 and she’s awaiting…what, exactly? Why wasn’t her license pulled at that time?
And now, a third incident barely four weeks later?
Come on. I think this is an understatement, from the NewsNet 5 report:
“It’s obvious that in my opinion that Ms. Fretter does need some help and I hope she gets it,” said [Sheffield Lake] Police Chief Mike Gurich.
According to this Chronicle-Telegram article, when she was stopped on May 26, she was already driving with a suspended license. So – what does the law say is supposed to happen then, when a person, driving with a suspended license, is found to, you know – be driving drunk with a suspended license?
That is – how the hell was it allowed to be possible that she could get behind the wheel, drunk, again – just four weeks later?
How are we not somehow responsible for this leniency or failure on our system’s part?
By Jill Miller Zimon at 7:48 pm June 29th, 2007 in Politics | 7 Comments
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29
Critic Joel Siegel, RIP
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Very sorry to hear this. Joel Siegel was only 63. I haven’t watched a review of his in years, maybe even a decade of more, but I liked him when I did watch.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 7:38 pm June 29th, 2007 in Politics | Comments Off
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29
Ameritrust Breuer Tower coming down [updated]
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Sigh.
Nothing on the blog yet about it.
Update: more from Crains.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 6:40 pm June 29th, 2007 in Politics | Comments Off
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29
More on the problem with vouchers
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I saw this on Glass City Jungle earlier this week, but here it is again, courtesy of my What’s Up With School Funding newsletter.
Go ahead and make charter schools and privitization of education – as a general proposition – panaceas to everything. Then tell me how supposedly fiscally conservative-minded politicians can possibly support what’s described in the Blade.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 6:10 pm June 29th, 2007 in Politics | 6 Comments
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29
Maple Hts parental responsibility law ruled unconstitutional
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In her decision, [Garfield Heights Municipal Judge Jennifer] Weiler wrote that the law is vague, fails to define “poor supervision” of a minor and is unevenly applied, because not every parent whose child is charged with a crime is cited.
The ordinance gives parents a chance to convince a court that they have taken reasonable steps to control their child. But Weiler ruled that the law unconstitutionally places the burden of proof on the accused and violates due process.
King’s Right Site has this post and info on the Bedford city law.
So – what do people think?
As a legal decision, I think she could be on to something. But I have to read the law and the decision. I just don’t have enough info right now.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 6:00 pm June 29th, 2007 in Politics | Comments Off
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29
NYT’s new technology blog, BITS
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Check it out here.
Oh – and BITS? Stands for Business.Innovation.Technology.Society.
By Jill Miller Zimon at 5:40 pm June 29th, 2007 in Politics | Comments Off
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29
Internet gives author Andrew Keen the willies, MSM publisher helps spread his sillies
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Read this New York Times book review, then decide if you want to read The Cult of the Amateur: How Today’s Internet is Killing Our Culture.
In my opinion, on this blog that’s barely read by 200 people a day, and then, only by maybe 50 who follow it with any regularity (yup, I know exactly how small my audience is and it does’t keep me from writing, because I write for me, as I’ve said from the beginning), Andrew Keen’s book is incredibly been there, done that. This Publisher’s Weekly review details why and will sound old, old, old to anyone who has been using the Internet for more than six months.
And the fact that a major publisher (Doubleday) would publish Keen’s anxieties, long after most people are getting over them, just goes to show how the media loves to make money on spreading anxiety (mommy wars, how to raise the most intelligent child, etc.).
How about spreading good stuff once in a while, hm?
By Jill Miller Zimon at 5:23 pm June 29th, 2007 in Politics | Comments Off
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The Daily Bellwether & Bill Sloat: they’re baaaaaack
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Just got an email from dear Bill Sloat, former PD Cincy reporter and author of the blog, The Daily Bellwether (where you will find almost entirely original content, Joe Hallett).
Check out Bill’s first post, since 3/30/07, here. He addresses a very cutting edge, no pun intended, topic: “Is it rational to allow mentally ill citizens who are not on Death Row to execute themselves?”
Why is he discussing it? Because the Ohio Dept. of Mental Health is conducting a conference in August at which forensic psychiatrist, Phillip Resnick will speak on the topic (disclosure: I took a class from Resnick during law school).
Bill’s thoughts:
As a matter of politics alone, the state should not sponsor this discussion about self-inflicted euthanasia. It will play into the hands of the right, and be used to say that the Dems now holding power in Columbus are not pro-life — see, they favor abortion on demand and think psychiatric patients should kill themselves.
Read his post and the circular. What do you think?
Mental illness. Suicide. Two things I can’t write about just 20 mins. before Shabbat.
(thanks a lot Bill!!!) (j/k)
By Jill Miller Zimon at 5:12 pm June 29th, 2007 in Politics | Comments Off
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