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In their bid to lock down Ohio and keep Michigan in the blue, the Obama campaign has touted few narratives quite as keenly as the "Obama saved the American auto industry with his bailouts and has since saved/created countless America manufacturing jobs" narrative, while actively criticizing Mitt Romney for what they deceptively characterize as a "let them eat cake" attitude toward Detroit.
In an open letter to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta published on Monday, United Auto Workers President Bob King put something of a damper on that well-trumpeted narrative, slamming the Obama administration's cancellation of battle tank upgrades because of the potential for job losses in the industrial and manufacturing-heavy Midwest.
On behalf of the UAW's more than one million active and retired members, I write to express our concern with the Army's proposal to end tank modernization. This plan places in jeopardy our armor industrial base and would result in the loss of thousands of good paying manufacturing jobs across the United States.
American workers have been building tanks since 1941 and UAW members in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania are proud of our contributions to ensure our armed forces are the best equipped and the most protected. For 20 years, Pentagon policy has been to build tanks today to ensure the ability to do so in the future.
The Army's proposal, however, puts at great risk this specialized, highly-skilled, high-wage workforce that makes up the unique armor industrial base, which includes over 800 large and small critical suppliers around the United States. It places at risk 1,000 UAW jobs in central Ohio.
Did that irresistibly recall Obama's condescending "horses and bayonets" lecture (which actually demonstrated how poorly he understands military operations, not Mitt Romney) to anyone else's mind? And as King writes, the UAW has more than a million total active and retired members, and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Although he doesn't mention Obama by name, his indictment echoes criticisms that Team Romney has made in local ads in the Midwest that directly impugn the Pentagon and White House's decision to push back on Congress' request to expand the Abrams tank program. Manufacturing jobs, and national security policy? Two birds, one stone. I'd wager that this is a most unwelcome development in Obamaland.
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The battle between Madison attorney Clifford, 58, and Ziegler, 43, was dominated by attacks on Clifford's lack of experience as a judge and allegations that Ziegler presided over cases in which she had conflicts of interest as a Washington County Circuit Court judge. Clifford faced an uphill climb from the low-turnout, three-way primary in February, where she came in a distant second with 27 percent of the vote to Ziegler's 57 percent....Please note that I did not take sides in this race, though I did say something very critical about Ziegler on Wisconsin Public Radio that got some play in the press.
The campaign was characterized by attack advertising from both sides. Clifford hammered on the conflict-of-interest allegations and charges that Ziegler was soft on sexual offenders. Ziegler highlighted Clifford's work as an immigration attorney in an ad featuring a howling wolf and horror-film-type lettering.
Clifford drew heavy support from labor unions and groups affiliated with the Democratic Party while Ziegler had a endorsements from law enforcement, fellow judges, district attorneys and Republican-affiliated groups in the non-partisan race.
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Annette Ziegler wins the seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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- Daryl Herbert said...
One can only imagine the fevered response from the fever swamps of the left if you had said something mean about Clifford instead of Ziegler.
Aha! Ann is campaigning for the Repukes! And when she says she "did not take sides in this race," she's obviously lying to cover up her eeevil Republicanness!
Yet somehow, I doubt those comments provoked any outrage from the right at the time, or any conspiracy mongering about your true loyalties or hidden agendas.
If you want to be a party hack, Ann, the place to start is shilling for our candidates. - 4/3/07, 11:48 PM
- Maxine Weiss said...
Ziegler sounds Jewish to me.
No no no, it's probably just German.
Whew. ---Was worried for, there, for a moment.
Peace, Maxine - 4/3/07, 11:49 PM
- AlphaLiberal said...
The Clifford campaign overdid it with the "soft on sexual offenders" bit.
But Ziegler should never have won given her own inability to conduct her existing office within the rules of the court.
Sad night. I just don't understand why people find her ethics violations to be acceptable. - 4/4/07, 12:03 AM
- Peter Palladas said...
Althouse, a political blogger and UW-Madison law professor
...wrong way round surely? Or maybe not.
As a Brit, I find this whole notion of judges, or any other law officer, being elected by popular vote utterly bizarre.
Select good candidates, scrutinise thoroughly, probe deeply then appoint the best. Decide don't vote.
But then you good people are so locked into being democratic...or is that Democrat, or Republican - which is the point.
Not non-partisan. The younger, prettier one on the Right, the older wasp-chewer on the Left. 'Twas ever thus. Has been since Reagan anyway. (What a sex-God, my women friends tell me.)
Personally, I'd always want to be judged by someone I'd want to have sex with given the chance. ("All rise!" "Yes ma'am." Will do for me.)
My vote should count! Where do I register an interest? - 4/4/07, 4:05 AM
- hdhouse said...
Ann...I read the reference article and can't agree with you more. Ms. Ziegler appears to be someone who spends an equal amount of time on CNBC as she does in the stacks.
My parents lived in Strom Thurmond's South Carolina district until their deaths. As is known, Strom was a congressman and senator for all his working life. All of it. When the Savannah River Plant (DOE) was considering some expansion and there would be a need for contractor/employee building, Strom plunked down about 5 million in cash to buy some property near the plant. When asked how he could gather up 5 million on a government salary, he just laughed. that he would have some advance knowledge due to his seniority and position that would cause him to buy up acres before the announcement was "pure speculation".
If our elected officials, senator to Wisconsin Supreme Court had some other "virtue test" than "I've looked at what I've done and I'm fine with it"...I would sure feel better about our systems. - 4/4/07, 6:24 AM
- MadisonMan said...
I just don't understand why people find her ethics violations to be acceptable.
I don't either. Maybe I should watch TV. Then I'd know what the attack ads were saying. But if someone attacks "Activist Judges" (whatever that means) and then turns around and votes for someone who flouts judicial rules....well, I'm scratching my head, and it's not from lice. - 4/4/07, 7:56 AM
- Ann Althouse said...
Why are you assuming people find it acceptable? It's more likely that they found the prospect of Linda Clifford on the court more unacceptable. What are you supposed to do? Not vote. I mean, that's what I did, but still... what if everybody did that?
- Richard Dolan said...
According to the article, the Wisconsin rule here invited the looseness in application that Ziegler evidently exhibited. The comparable federal rule (28 USC 455) makes recusal mandatory when the judge has "a financial interest ... in a party to the proceeding," no matter how small. (And despite the absolute nature of the comparable federal rule, federal judges often trip over it, too.) In contrast, the Wisconsin rule seems to add a qualifier, so that an insubstantial or insignificant financial interest can be ignored. The article says that the qualifier, in turn, has been interpreted (how definitively I don't know) to adopt a $20K standard -- an interest over $20K is presumptively not insignificant.
The largest financial interest held by Ziegler mentioned in the article related to Wal-Mart, where she owned (directly or indirectly) stock worth about $100K. Compared to the capitalization of Wal-Mart (hundreds of billions, almost beyond counting); or its revenues or profits (similarly vast), there is almost no litigation that could ever come before a judge that would ever have a material financial impact on such a company. That's not an argument for ignoring an ethical rule if it clearly applies. But if that's the nature of the "ethical violation" charged against Ziegler, then it's pretty weak beer nonetheless. Small wonder that the voters weren't bowled over by it. - 4/4/07, 9:19 AM
- Mike said...
Why are you assuming people find it acceptable? It's more likely that they found the prospect of Linda Clifford on the court more unacceptable.
Exactly. While you may not agree with that, MM, you're a smart guy, you understand it. Don't pretend you don't. - 4/4/07, 9:35 AM
- Y.G. Brown said...
Good article, good quote from Ann, and an accurate identification of Ann by the authors of the article.
Three for three.
Similar issues were raised regarding Alito when he was nominated to the SCOTUS. - 4/4/07, 1:12 PM
- Ben Masel said...
Ann: You got at least 2 write-ins I've heard of. Not mine.
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Thanks, Ben. LOL.


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Well, trade value wise, Harrison has none because of the mileage on him. But I do think we need to move away from him now. His salary is hurting us. We can go with Worilds.
Well, trade value wise, Harrison has none because of the mileage on him. But I do think we need to move away from him now. His salary is hurting us. We can go with Worilds.
The Steeler way...is the only way.
We need to lose far more than $25 million in cap room for next year. We're $20 million over the cap with only 44 players signed, with some of them being lower-end players (Chad Spann, Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith, Mortty Ivy, Erik Clanton, Miguel Chavis, and Al Woods).
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A man suspected of using his connections with two Valley churches to molest young children has been arrested, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Christian Turcios, 26, was arrested Monday on suspicion of 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, along with child molestation and unlawful surreptitious video recording counts, according to police.
Turcios was first suspected in summer 2010, when an 11-year-old accused Turcios of molesting him at a church summer camp at Phoenix First Assembly, police said. Police were unable to make an arrest because of lack of evidence, said Sgt. Steve Martos, a spokesman for the Phoenix Police Department.
"Our hearts are broken anytime there are allegations of any injury to a child," David Blythe, associate pastor at Phoenix First Assembly, said in a statement."It is out over whelming desire to protect innocent children in our care."
Blythe continued to say that Turcios was only a volunteer with the church and that he is banned from the church campus.
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Turcios also served as a volunteer with junior high students for a year and a half at Highlands Church in north Scottsdale. On Jan. 1, he was hired as a custodian, according to police and Highlands Church.
Turcios also worked as a babysitter for members of Highlands Church, according to police. There is evidence that he abused children he babysat, police said. Detectives from the Crimes Against Children Unit of the Phoenix police said they have identified one of the victims he babysat, but are still working to identify several others.
"We are completely stunned and shocked," said Les Hughey, senior pastor at Highlands Church. "We are saddened for any victims. We didn't know it was going on."
Since learning about the arrest, Hughey said Turcios has been removed the staff and from any involvement with the church.
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On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans participated in the first Earth Day, rallying across the country to raise awareness about pressing environmental challenges. Organized by a Democratic senator and a Republican congressman, Earth Day 1970 "achieved a rare political alignment, enlisting support from Republicans and Democrats," according [1] to Earth Day Network, and provided momentum for the passage of landmark legislation to protect our air, water, and endangered species.
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And one right-wing blogger recalled [12] how he tried to delay his son's birth because he "really didn't want a child born on Earth Day."
It was not long ago that Earth Day -- and the values of conservation and environmental responsibility it represents -- enjoyed bipartisan support. The Times-Picayune reported [13] on Sunday on the shift that has taken place over the last 40 years:
The power and breadth of support for the original Earth Day is hard to imagine today.
"You can't get a Republican politician today to speak on Earth Day, but in 1970, every member of Congress, Republican and Democrat, wanted to speak," said Adam Rome, an environmental historian at the University of Delaware who is writing a book on the original Earth Day and how it led to sweeping changes and spawned a generation of environmental activists.
Republicans in Washington were among the legislative lions of environmental legislation, but those were days when moderate and even liberal Republicans roamed the Capitol.
Indeed, President Nixon established the Environmental Protection Agency and signed into law [14] the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act, and other environmental legislation championed by Republicans. President George H.W. Bush brought us the Clean Air Act Amendments, which strengthened enforcement. And in recent years, Republicans have spoken out in favor of everything from clean energy [15] to efficiency standards [16] to action on climate change [17].
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NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Commodity prices across the board moved higher Wednesday, with oil prices topping $100 per barrel for the second time in almost six months. And experts said this time they could actually keep climbing.
"We could look back at today and identify it as the catalyst that put a floor on commodity prices," said Phil Flynn, senior market analyst PFG Best.
Oil prices were up 57 cents, or 0.6%, at $100.36. Oil had surged nearly 2% at one point Wednesday. Crude prices finished above $100 a barrel earlier this month for the first time since May.
Metal prices also soared. Gold spiked nearly 2% while silver jumped 3% and copper rallied more than 5%.
The advance in commodity prices came after the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank joined forces with four other top central banks to inject liquidity in global markets. The coordinated effort makes it cheaper for banks around the world to borrow U.S. dollars, at a time where they're crunched for cash thanks to Europe's debt crisis.
While the steps are meant to "ease strains in financial markets," according to the Fed, they devalue the dollar and in turn, boost commodity prices that are priced in the greenback.
Higher energy prices are often considered a headwind that could stall the global economic recovery, but the alternative could be worse, said Flynn.
"Driving up commodity prices could absolutely slow economic growth," he said. "But if you don't add liquidity, banks could start to fail in Europe. The central banks view that as a bigger danger to the economy than the increase in oil prices."
The People's Bank of China's separate easing initiative also helped boosted global financial markets, including commodities. After raising reserve requirements five times this year, China reversed course and cut the amount of money banks need to hold in reserves, freeing those funds to stimulate the Chinese economy.
"This could be the second biggest global economic intervention in history," said Flynn. "The last time we saw this many parties flood the economy with stimulus was in the fall of 2008, when things were falling apart. Those moves set the stage for the longest commodities rally in history." Oil prices fell near $30 a barrel in December 2008 and have more than tripled since.
Now that the central banks have extended a helping hand, Flynn thinks oil prices could climb to $120 a barrel in the near-term. Plus, prices could find support if the U.S. economy continues to show signs of life, and amid unrest in Iran, a major oil exporter.
Flynn thinks the Fed's measures could drive the cost of gold, which is used to hedge against inflation, to $2,000 before the end of the year.
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MMA Crossfire Conversations – Jade Hart wrestles with the art of the kimono
It's onward and upwards for 28-year-old Jade Hart – the eldest daughter of proud parents Julie and WWE Hall of Famer Bret "Hitman" Hart.
Intrigued by the kimono- Japan's traditional garment – she's turned it into a fledgling business while raising her daughter, 19-month-old Kyra Beans.
She recently stepped into The Crossfire for a quick chat about the launching of her first collection.
Welcome back to The Crossfire.
So then, why the kimono?
"Like every project, this one started with a thought," she says in a statement on her website.
"My Dad traveled a lot when I was younger and when I say a lot, I mean – sometimes he'd be gone for weeks or even months at a time. I was still in Mom's tummy when my Dad and Uncle Tom flew to Japan for work. In their travels they always managed to pick up something nice, unique or unseen for my Mom and Aunty. On this particular trip, they came home with authentic Japanese kimonos, made of the worlds finest silk and most elaborate embroideries that later on in my life, I would stare at and wonder how someone's little hands had stitched that?
"I was born just after breakfast in March … Hours later, in one of my very first photos with my Mom, she can be seen wearing the Kimono I speak of. Besides my mothers beautiful face and fathers sweet eyes. I can truly say that a Kimono is one of the first things I've ever saw."
Here's the interview:
MMA Crossfire: Talk about the ups and downs of turning your passion for the kimono into a business reality.
Jade Hart: I've learnt a lot so far – and I'm still learning. I have so much more to learn to be honest so staying positive is important in this industry I think. It's really easy to feel discouraged or insecure of your work because the competition is fierce! But I've got a lot of really supportive people in my life that are helping me stay on track and pushing me. I think for anyone who wants to make their dream a reality – they just need to be dedicated. Everything else will sort of fall into place if you just stay on course.
MMA Crossfire: What goes into making a kimono?
Jade Hart: My kimonos are constructed/hand made in Calgary with the help of Anya, my designer friend. It's pain staking work, especially the luxury fabrics like my silks. They take about 5-6 hours to make just one! And that's not including all the work that goes into choosing the fabrics (which are also all Canadian), purchasing, cutting, last minute design tweaks, packaging, marketing and the list goes on and on (laughs). But I love every minute. Truly, I feel like besides being a mother, this is what I was always meant to do.
MMA Crossfire: What, if anything, did you take that was good and useful from the worlds of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts to apply in your life.
Jade Hart: Life is short, so make the best of it. I think every day counts, so I make time for my dreams, my family, and things that make me happy. My family has always followed their dreams, so I'm just trying to do what the rest of my family does.
Image courtesy Jade Hart Kimonos.
MMA Crossfire: Where do you see Jade Hart Kimonos five years from now?
Jade Hart: I'd like to be where all designers want to be – in stores, boutiques, on celebrities, have my online shop go viral (laughs), you know, stuff like that. I like to dream big I guess? But more importantly, I want to have hundreds of different kimonos, styles, lengths, colors, patterns, fabrics. I want to have a kimono that suits every woman.
MMA Crossfire: UFC 142 is tomorrow night from Rio de Janeiro Brazil, so let's get the Hart take on the main event between Brazilian UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo and American challenger Chad Mendes.
Jade Hart: I wish I could make an educated guess on who will win the fight, but I truly can't. I know nothing! However – I think it would insanely fun to watch a UFC fight.
For more information on Jade Hart, visit Jade Hart Kimonos at www.jadehart.com.
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Need information on The Bartlett Brothers Gunsmith/Gunmakers out of Binghamton New York in the 1800's. I have a double barrel rifle by this company. And need info/ pricing on this rifle. Or where to find this info. out. Thank For Any Help!
The Bartlett family in Binghamton, so well known in county, village and city history for a period of nearly three-quarters of a century, were the descendants of Captain Isaac and Col. Loring Bartlett, natives of Salisbury, Conn. In 1813, according to well authenticated Tioga county records, Capt. Bartlett and his family settled in Owego. The pioneer himself was a blacksmith and wagon maker, while his sons Joseph and Robert S. were gunsmiths. The children in the family were Eliza, Joseph, Alvin, Robert S., Abigail, Isaac L., Jerusha, Will- iam B. and Charles Bartlett, not all of whom, however, settled in Binghamton, nor did all of them come with the pioneer to Owego. The representatives of Col. Loring Bartlett's family in Broome county were Dorcas, George and Phebe Bartlett, all of whom lived and died in this city. Loring Bartlett never lived in this state. Isaac and Lor- GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. 105 ing Bartlett were sons of Sylvanus Bartlett, and grandsons of Sylvaniis Bartlett, sr. , the latter a patriot of the Revolution. The family in America was descended from Robert Bartlett, who came to Plymouth on the ship Ann in 16"23, and was of Puritan stock. Some of the de- scendants of Robert afterward settled in Salisbury, Conn., and from them sprung the branch of the family that came into southern New York. In 1829 Capt. Isaac Bartlett and his family removed from Owego to Binghamton, and with the best interests and history of the latter muni- cipality his sons and their children were afterward identified. Joseph and Robert S. were gunsmiths and started a shop on the north side of Court street, between the site of the present Sisson building and the corner next east. Their property was taken by the State in the con- struction of the canal, after which they purchased land on the west side of Franklin street (now Washington), where for a period of about fifteen years they carried on an extensive gun making business, employing at times as many as twenty- five workmen. Isaac L. Bartlett was prob- ably associated with his older brothers in gun making, and in the same building he also made plows. Soon after 1850 the manufacture of guns by machinery in the large cities seriously interfered with the success of the Bartlett factory in this village, therefore the business was closed and the building was sold to Mr. Tichenor. In the meantime, while their business was yielding good results, Joseph and Robert S. Bartlett purchased a large farm east of the village, and placed it in charge of their father. After selling out in the village Joseph Bartlett moved to the farm and afterward lived there nearly his whole life time. Joseph Bartlett was for many years closely identified with Broome county his- tory, and was, withal, one of the most prominent men in this locality. He filled various public offices, the most important of which, perhaps, was that of sheriff, from 184i to 1847. He was at one time superin- tendent of this division of the Chenango canal, and in many other ways associated with the history of this region. His wife was Deborah Caf- ferty, of an old and highly respected family in Union. They raised to maturity a large and interesting family of children, several of whom in later years occupied positions of distinction. in business, professional and political life. These children were William Alvin, the noted divine of Chicago and Washington, but now living in New York; Joseph J., who became a major-general in the Union army during the war of 18G1-65, and was 106 BINGHAMTON, ITS SETTLEMENT, afterward appointed U. S. minister to Norway and Sweden; Frederick, who was a sea captain many years and who with his vessel was lost and never afterward heard of; Robert, Frank, L. Chester, a major on his brother's military staff, once sheriff of Broome county and also mem- ber of assembly; Benjamin, Henry, Edward, Julia, and one other child who died young. Robert S. Bartlett lived in Binghamton from 1829 to the time of his death, July 33, 18S1. He is remembered as a man of quiet and conservative habits, whose chief aim in life was the comfort of his family and the welfare of the village and city. He was connected with the village government in various capacities, such as collector, highway commissioner, school district trustee and assessor. He was deputy sheriff under his brother and also deputy under the latter in the canal superintendency. He was appointed railway mail agent in 1853 and served in that capacity until about five years before his death. His wife was Dorcas M., daughter of Col. Loring Bartlett. Their children were Eliza, who married Oilman L. Sessions; John S., of Buffalo, for more than twenty years northwestern passenger agent of the Erie railroad ; James H. Bartlett, deputy postmaster at Bingham- ton; George, now of Binghamton but formerly freight agent of the Northern Central railroad at Elmira; and Anna Bartlett, who married Oliver W. Sears and now lives in the old homestead on Court street. Isaac L. Bartlett, for many years one of our most prominent business men, was born in Salisbury, Conn., June 20, 1813. He came with his father's family to Binghamton in 1829, and soon associated with his brother in their gun factory. In their Franklin street shop he added a plow making branch to the business, which he carried on several years. He afterward started a yard on the canal bank and dealt extensively in hard and soft lumber. In 1864 the firm of Blanchard & Bartlett was formed, and purchased the old Collier mill on the corner of Hawley street and the canal. Later on the firm purchased the Kenyon & New- ton mill, which stood on the north bank of the Susquehanna, below the Rockbottom dam. This plant was destroyed by fire, after which the firm operated the Collier mill, doing a general lumber manufacturing business, until 1867, when the Evans warehouse property on the east side of the "basin " was purchased, rebuilt and made into a large sash, blind and door factory and planing mill. The buildings were subse- quently enlarged until the factory became one of the largest in south- ern New York. John W. Rowlingson came into the firm about 1873, ISAAC L. BARTLETT. GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. 107 but two years later, through business misfortunes, the entire property passed into the hands of Bartlett Bros. (Arthur S. & Charles J. Bart- lett.) The junior partner died in September, 1886, upon which the firm name was changed to Bartlett & Co., as since known in business circles. Isaac L. Bartlett, the founder in fact of this leading industry, died December 20, 1888, after almost sixty years of active business life and of residence in Binghamton. He was much respected in social and business circles, and is remembered especially for his exemplary habits and correct life. His wife, with whom he married in May, 1846, was Emily Banks of Bridgeport, Conn. Their children were Arthur S. , now senior partner in the firm of Bartlett & Co. ; Laura B. , who mar- ried Herbert E. Smith; Isaac L., jr., now dead; Charles J., now dead; and Emily B., who became the wife of Sidney T. Clark.


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In the past three decades the communities of Alhambra and Monterey Park, nestled in the foothills of the southwestern San Gabriel Valley, have transformed themselves from sleepy suburban bedroom communities (bursting at the seams from a 1950s housing explosion) to the nexus of a pan-Asian megalopolis spreading east to Diamond Bar and beyond to the county line. Fueled by immigration from Taiwan, Hong Kong, more recently South East Asia, these communities have found their identity, their economic base, and have come into their own as a new type of American "chinatown."
Hosted by Richard Schave, The New Chinatowns is an entertaining and illuminating historical and cultural bus tour that rolls through Alhambra, San Gabriel, Rosemead and (mainly) Monterey Park exploring significant people, remarkable places and delicious delicacies. Join us as we explore the region's fascinating history, from the land and oil booms of the 1920s, its halcyon postwar days as a suburban outpost for lower middle class Angelenos, the birthplace of the Hula Hoop (Wham-o Industries), to the "white flight" of the 1970s which created the vacuum that facilitated the first wave of migration from China. Among the significant sites on our itinerary:
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- Site of the original Laura Scudder potato chip factory (Monterey Park).
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Today Monterey Park is at the crossroads of economic development. After three decades spent fostering independent businesses fueled by immigrant's dreams and sweat, the city is looking to bring in big business, which it claims is desperately needed for its tax base. Can this unique and quintessentially independent community survive another identity crisis, another land boom, this time of a distinctly corporate nature?
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This time last year, Amy and I were packing up to drive a massive Econoline van full of greenery down to Philadelphia to teach over 100 people how to make wreaths. It was the final event of our book tour, and it was so fun to end it on such a happy note. We both learned that teaching a wreath class is one of the most fun ways to spend an afternoon, so I was more than happy to work with Etsy this year when they asked if we'd like to teach a wreath-making class for their Etsy Holiday Shop weekend. One of the reasons I love this class opportunity is because the organizers covered all of the costs, so attendance is free! If you've ever taken a wreath class before, you know that the fees are typically pretty high because natural greenery and materials are pricey, but this weekend, you can learn to make wreaths with us for absolutely free!
If you're in the NYC area, Amy, Max and I will be teaching two classes this Sunday, from 1:00 to 2:30 and from 3:00 to 4:30. Each class is free and open to the first 20 people who come. That's the largest size the space can fit, so please come early to grab a spot and join us for some holiday fun. In addition to making your own wreath (you'll go home with a finished wreath and ribbon to hang it), you can also get a big chunk (if not all) of your holiday shopping done while supporting indie artists and designers. If you're interested in attending, there's more info here. Everything will be held at 131 Green Street in Soho (NYC). Hope to see you there! xo, grace
It looks like both events are sold out when I went to RSVP on the website! Boo.
Do we have to RSVP or is it the first 20 people who show up? Sorry I'm just confused now!
Sorry to chime in a second time, but when you click on each of the classes in the Event Program at the bottom of the Holiday Shop page, underneath the class description is an "RSVP" link that takes you to an eventbrite site, which says that both classes are sold out. But if it is indeed first come first serve then I will hopefully be at the second class!
Aw sad thanks for the info!
I have a quick question! If I did make it on the RSVP list, am I guaranteed my spot if I arrive 5 minutes before the event starts i.e. I don't have to get there super early? Thanks!
I was in the first wreath class earlier today, and it was awesome.
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So, this came up in the thread about merging sections. I just want to have a bit of a community brainstorming session about the layout of the forum. This is not because there is an impending revamp looming, I just want to see if anyone has any ideas about possible improvements because there will be a new Twitch section coming, possibly a section for clan gaming and maybe sometime a lil down the line a trophy section. PSU is in a time of growth so I just want to see what possible changes could be made to accommodate expansion as we develop more ways for people to engage the site. If you have any ideas for whole forum OR single sections, please use the format that was kindly posted by Mr Ixion.
These are new sections that will probably be coming in the very near future:
[PSU Community Gaming]
[Twitch TV]
--> PSU Live Streaming Schedule
--> Community Streamers
As these are all PSN related I think we could maybe we could take PSN section out of PlayStation Chat and make PlayStation Network a new section.
ALSO! The somewhat absent Mr DeviousOne often talked about having a section for new members to make a thread to introduce themselves. He said that a lot of forums do this and after h said that; i kinda noticed he was right. Thoughts on this? Yay? Nay? Is the existing thread enough? Would you like to create an introduction thread to engage the community with if you were new?
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Reviewing the forum layout - community feedback
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I was thinking about:
-->XBox Games
-->Xbox One
-->Xbox 360
[Other Gaming]
[PlayStation vs Xbox]
How ever, there are currently no plans to remove the section from the site.
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I agree, there needs to be a new members' section in which new members can introduce themselves and there'd be stickies about the rules and forum behavior.
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It brings good traffic to the site. Removing it would be counterproductive unless there is a need or overwhelming outcry to. Having said that, last time the issue was raised there was a lot of support for the idea...but yeah, as I said, I currently have no plans to.
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I guess you could say by perceptions. If Playstation fans or guests see the forum and see it has promoted the playstation section, it may encourage them to join.
I know when I first joined this forum, I found it odd that there are so many Xbox fans and owners on here. That could be discouraging others from joining.
That's my tiny 2 cents.
11-07-2013 #9
I don't want Xbox discussion wiped off the forum but it should live in 'other gaming' similar to how it used to be. That forum is there for a reason, Ninty and PC don't have their own fully fledged forums. Xbox should have the one sub-forum and no more
If you're looking to minimise the site a little bit that is the first place you should look
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I don't think we need to remove forums for the other platforms.
If we are going to do that, then discussing other platforms within PlayStation specific discussions should be allowed but that is unnecessarily complicating things.
Some type of menu option that lets you jump to any forum on all pages would be nice (and wouldn't require a new design or anything -- similar to what I suggested, but not all the way.)
I know we have a drop-down that lets you do that but it's not obvious (you learn it's there after using the site.)Last edited by sainraja; 11-07-2013 at 20:23.
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This is what I would personally like to see:
[Forum Rules, Help, & Feedback]
-->Infractions & Bans
[PSU Media Content]
-->PlayStation Community Question Of The Week
-->PlayStation Unchained Podcast
[PlayStation 4]
[PlayStation 4 Games]
[PlayStation 3]
[PlayStation 3 Games]
-->Call of Duty
[PlayStation Vita]
[PlayStation Legacy]
[PlayStation Network]
[PSU Community Gaming]
[Twitch TV]
--> PSU Live Streaming Schedule
--> Community Streamers
[Trophies] (sometime in the future perhaps)
-->XBox Games
-->Xbox One
-->Xbox 360
[Other Gaming]
[PlayStation vs Xbox]
-->Forum Games
[Design Corner]
-->Sig/Avy Requests
[Community Reviews & Opinions]
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If are going to do it by platform then PlayStation should be the same way. We should just be consistent. If merging forums wouldn't work (we have good reasons to keep them separate) then it's just better to be consistent in my opinion.
-->PlayStation Games
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Why not merge some of the 'Console' and 'Console Games' sections? Do we really need a section only for the PS3 console then a section for its games? It seems like an unnecessary split.
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The reason given for keeping them separate is that it keeps hardware discussion separate from game discussions making it easier to find what you want -- so if you are looking for game specific discussion you have a separate forum for it, etc.
It is a good reason -- I was thinking that it could be a sub-forum of the main PlayStation [#] forum. Others suggested the same with minor variations.
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To be honest I think having the competitors on here is much better than not having them on at all. They're already fairly minimised and the Playstation sections are already quite large and easily overcrowd the other sections. There could definitely be better organisation though like:
Code:Community -> Announcements -> Forum Rules, Help and Feedback ---> Infractions and Bans -> Reviews and Opinions Sony -> Playstation 4 ---> Games ------> [popular game franchises] -> Playstation 3 ---> Games ------> [popular game franchises] -> Playstation Vita -> Playstation Legacy (PS1, PS2, PSP) -> Sony Entertainment Network (PSN) Other -> Microsoft Xbox One ---> Legacy (Xbox, X360) -> Nintendo Wii U ---> Legacy (everything else of theirs) -> PCs ---> OSs -> Other gaming devices General -> Off-Topic ---> Movies ---> Sports ---> Technology -> Graphics and Art ---> Requests
Regarding the Playstation category though I've renamed it to "Sony" as it makes more sense (to me anyway). Each console has it's own forum however I've moved the games forums as sub-cateogries, again this is to keep the main forum front page cleaner and less to scroll through as it makes things less convoluted and easier to read. Playstation Network I've also renamed to "Sony Entertainment Network" as that's the new name for it.
Lastly "Design Corner" I renamed to "Graphics and Art" as having it as "Design Corner" and purely labelled for avatars and signatures I feel detracts from other types of art and graphics, renaming it as such (and changing the caption!) should promote more artistic flair and freedom rather than what it currently is. The "Sig/Avy Requests" forum did just that so renaming that to just "Requests" would be much better.
Of course all of this is just my opinion and ideas thrown together so take it as you will but these are my thoughts anyway. Just one thing I do want to say though is that the front page is FAR too long and seriously requires condensing.
Code:==================== Condensed front page ==================== Community -> Announcements -> Forum Rules, Help and Feedback -> Reviews and Opinions Sony -> Playstation 4 -> Playstation 3 -> Playstation Vita -> Playstation Legacy (PS1, PS2, PSP) -> Sony Entertainment Network (PSN) Other -> Microsoft Xbox One -> Nintendo Wii U -> PCs -> Other gaming devices General -> Off-Topic -> Graphics and Art
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11-07-2013 #23
I say leave it how it is now. It doesn't cause any disruption, it's easy to navigate, and extremely easy to find categories of your interest without having to sort through other content.
Honestly, just leave it the way it is.
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It's not for the sake of change, it's for the sake of growth. New sections are coming and I think there need to be a few minor adjustments made to accommodate these.
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Condition | Intervention |
Acute Viral Bronchiolitis. |
Drug: normal saline solution |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
Official Title: | HYPERTONIC SALINE IN ACUTE VIRAL BRONCHIOLITIS: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL |
- Hospitalization Rate [ Time Frame: After 48 hours of treatment in the emergency department ]
- The IRAS (Infant Respiratory Assessment Score) will be measured after each Treatment to verify improvement. [ Time Frame: 30 minutes after each nebulization ]
Enrollment: | 0 |
Study Start Date: | November 2011 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | April 2014 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | May 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
Active Comparator: hypertonic saline solution
Hypertonic Saline 3% solution alone.
Drug: normal saline solution
Two 4ml nebulizations with 30 minute interval
Other Name: Physiologic saline solution
Placebo Comparator: nebulized normal saline solution
2 nebulisation with 30 minute interval (max 4ml)
Drug: normal saline solution
Two 4ml nebulizations with 30 minute interval
Other Name: Physiologic saline solution
Detailed Description:
Acute viral bronchiolitis is the principal lower respiratory tract infection in infants worldwide, 10% of canadian infants are affected each year. It is characterized by a first episode of difficulty to breathe, preceded by symptoms of fever, rhinorrhea and cough. The only accepted treatment for bronchiolitis is nasal cleaning, hydration and oxygen administration. Multiple studies have documented variation in diagnostic testing, clinical scores used and different treatment modalities. This suggests a lack of consensus on the diagnosis, on criteria for hospitalization and on treatment. Nebulized 3% hypertonic saline solution has been proposed as a potential treatment for the reduction in the severity of respiratory symptoms and the rate of admission in bronchiolitis, it has never been studied alone and the effect on the rate of admission has been little studied.
We propose a randomized double blind multicenter clinical trial on infants 6 weeks to 12 months old with moderate or severe bronchiolitis, in 9 emergency departments of hospitals situated in different provinces across Canada, during 3 winter seasons. We hypothesise that infants with bronchiolitis treated with nebulized hypertonic 3% saline solution would have less risk of being hospitalized and would have shorter and less intense respiratory symptoms than those infants treated with nebulized normal saline solution. Our principal objective is to determine if nebulized 3% hypertonic saline solution reduces admission rate 48 hours after treatment compared to placebo. Secondary objectives are to compare between groups intensity of respiratory symptoms measured by different clinical scores (RDAI,PRAM, PASS and IRAS), duration of symptoms, length of hospital stay, added secondary effects and subsequent office visits for the same problem.
Comparatively to other therapies already studied such as (dexamethasone and epinephrine), hypertonic 3% saline constitutes an interesting choice due to the absence of potential secondary effects. Our study will try to optimize the utilization of hospital resources involved in the treatment of bronchiolitis. Infants suffering from this disease could therefore profit from better treatments which will be reflected in a better condition, life quality and consequently those of their parents.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 6 Weeks to 12 Months (Child) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- clinical diagnosis of viral bronchiolitis
- Age 6 weeks to 12 months
- Clinical Score IRAS >3 and <8
Exclusion Criteria:
- prematurity <30 weeks
- younger than 6 weeks of age
- chronic lung disease
- immunosuppression.
- History of wheezing or asthma.
- Clinical Score IRAS >9
- parents refuse study
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00729274
Canada | |
Laval University Hospital Center | |
Quebec, Canada, G1V 4G2 |
Principal Investigator: | Guimont Chantal, MD, PhD. | Laval University Hospital Center, Quebec, Canada. |
Responsible Party: | Dr. Chantal Guimont MD, PhD, Pediatric Research Unit of Laval University Hospital Center. |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00729274 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
222207 |
Study First Received: | August 5, 2008 |
Last Updated: | September 4, 2015 |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Bronchiolitis Bronchiolitis, Viral Bronchitis Bronchial Diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases |
Lung Diseases, Obstructive Lung Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Virus Diseases Pharmaceutical Solutions |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on March 29, 2017


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