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In 1870 the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad began service through Kalamazoo with a passenger station on the southeast corner of Pitcher Street and East Main, today's East Michigan Avenue. The presence of this station, and the countless out-of-town passengers deposited there, had an immediate impact on the neighborhood. Within the span of only a few years, several new hotels and restaurants were built and existing facilities expanded. This building boom created much of what we now call the Haymarket District. It was during this period that the Columbia Hotel, known today as the Columbia Plaza, was born.
The first hotel on the corner of East Main, today's East Michigan Avenue, and Pitcher Street was an establishment known as the Pacific Hotel, which appeared in the 1873 city directory. It was built and owned by Pelick Stevens, one of Kalamazoo County's early residents. Stevens was not a hotelman, rather he was heavily involved in real estate. He built and owned several commercial properties around town, all of which he rented out.
Stevens' leased his hotel to a locally respected hotelier, Robert Horn, who later renamed it Horn's Hotel. It operated under this name for many years. Horn died in 1879 and city directories of the 1880s list Sally Horn, Robert's widow, as the hotel's proprietor. A hotel run by a woman during this period was unusual. Regardless, her involvement in the business was omitted from her 1903 obituary. The modest two-story structure appears on the 1887 Sanborn map. But by that time it was listed as the Occidental Hotel.
Meanwhile, Patrick Henry Burke was making a name for himself as a local hotelier. His Burke's Hotel on North Burdick Street, near the Michigan Central Station, prospered for years. In November 1886 he retired from the hotel business. However, retirement did not suit him and the absence of Burke's Hotel proved short-lived. It appeared again in the 1889 city directory, albeit in a new location. Burke became the newest tenant of Steven's hotel building.
Based on period Sanborn maps, it appears that Burke either had the old building torn down and replaced by an entirely new structure or altered beyond recognition. The building was now significantly larger. The front of the hotel on East Main Street was three stories. A two-story wing extended back to the alley. The Kalamazoo Gazette informs us that it offered twenty rooms to the public. Burke's rebuilding of the hotel was only the beginning of a steady series of physical improvements that would, in time, transform it into one of the largest and finest in the city.
On 1 February 1899 the Kalamazoo Gazette announced further changes. Adam Ehrman purchased the property from Charles M. Stevens the previous December. Pelick Stevens had passed away in 1881. The new owner promptly undertook a number of improvements to the structure, including the addition of steam heat and new furnishings. It was then reopened as the Columbia Hotel, a name that would stick for the remainder of the hotel's history.
Adam Ehrman was a first-generation immigrant who arrived at Kalamazoo in 1882 from the town of Mosbach in Baden, Germany. The young man quickly found a place in the hospitality business, taking jobs at the American Hotel and later at the Kalamazoo House. The experience gained in those two venerable Kalamazoo hostelries eventually enabled him to open his own restaurant on North Burdick Street, prior to taking a management job of the Western Hotel. From there he would launch the Columbia venture.
The new Columbia would thrive as Adam Ehrman combined his experience, a dash of German decorative flare, and a steady stream of physical improvements to transform the hotel into one of the city's best. Over the next few years headlines announcing major improvements to the hotel became a regular feature of the Kalamazoo Gazette. For example, the first year of business saw a flurry of activity. An additional floor was added to the rear wing and Ehrman replaced a neighboring saloon with a private park for his guests.
In 1909 Ehrman undertook his most ambitious physical improvement project to date. The park was replaced with a new addition designed by local architect F.D. Van Volkenberg. This addition extended the Columbia all the way to the street corner. As part of the work, the hotel's original façade was removed and redone to match the new addition, creating the illusion that the structure had been built at once. When all was said and done the project added forty two guest rooms to the hotel, and gave it much of its present-day appearance. This addition soon proved insufficient to meet demand. In 1911 Ehrman purchased the neighboring Arlington Hotel and had the two structures combined under the Columbia name.
Adam Ehrman never forgot his German heritage and was an active member in the local German-American community. He made frequent trips to his hometown of Mosbach, often bringing back new immigrants to work in the hotel. However, one such trip nearly netted Ehrman a world of trouble. He and his wife were in Germany in August 1914 when World War One broke out. This caused a panic back in Kalamazoo as contact with the travelers was lost. Writers in the Gazette feared the worst.
Fortunately the Ehrmans finally returned to Kalamazoo in late September. A harrowing account of their five week ordeal was then relayed to the Gazette. Adam avoided conscription into the German Army, thanks to his U.S. passport. But then the couple faced another dilemma. They were trapped in the war zone because the sailing they had originally scheduled to take had been canceled due to the war. Thus a journey from one European port to another began as the pair desperately sought alternate arrangements. Passage on the British liner Baltic was finally secured but that ship was overloaded and conditions and food on the crossing were far from pleasant. Ehrman later joked that during the crossing he resolved to hire more cooks at the Columbia, just to satisfy his own hunger. However unpleasant the crossing, the Ehrmans were happy to return home. Once back in Kalamazoo Adam wrote a series of articles for the Gazette describing the war situation in Germany.
When Adam Ehrman purchased the Columbia, he moved his family into the hotel. As a result, his three sons were literally raised in the business. The eldest son, Frank, began working for his father at the age of twelve, gradually working his way up take over management of the hotel when his father retired 1920.The elder Ehrman eventually passed away in 1940.
Like his father, Frank Ehrman maintained the Columbia's reputation and continued to expand and improve the facility. But Frank was not the only Ehrman son to figure prominently in Kalamazoo's hotel industry. His brother John purchased the Rickman Hotel at Kalamazoo and North Burdick Streets in 1925 and ran it for many years. Meanwhile, another brother, Leo, worked with Frank as an assistant manager of the Columbia.
The prosperity of the 1920s was reflected in the improvements Frank Ehrman made to the hotel. The most ambitious of these occurred in 1923 and 1928, when two large five-story wings were added to the rear of the building. A large formal dining room occupied the ground floor of the 1923 addition. Frank did not stop there. In 1931 an extensive interior renovation was carried out, including the creation of a large ballroom capable of seating seven hundred within the former Arlington building, a new coffee shop, and new lobby. When all of the work was completed the hotel offered two hundred guest rooms and some of the finest dining and banquet facilities in Southwest Michigan.
The hotel struggled later in the Great Depression. The unprecedented economic downturn devastated the hotel industry nationwide, with countless hotels going bankrupt. Gazette accounts document mortgage foreclosure proceedings, possibly the result of expenses incurred from renovations, which forced a reorganization of the business in 1939. Afterwards Frank Ehrman was still listed as the hotel's manager. However, Frank died in February 1942, and following his death, the Ehrman family's long association with the Columbia came to an end.
After Frank's death, the Columbia was sold to and operated by John Tuberty for much of the remainder of the decade. Tuberty sold to a Tennessee-based hotel chain in 1949. This started a trend. Going forward, the Columbia went through a series of out-of-town owners. The family-run nature of the business, that had characterized it for so long, was gone.
Ownership changes aside, Kalamazoo's downtown hotels enjoyed a brief golden age on the heels of the Great Depression. Nationwide the hotel industry saw a boom during the Second World War, a boom that continued into the immediate post-war years. Hotels, the Columbia included, adapted to changing taste through redecorating programs, the installation of air conditioning, televisions, and providing parking facilities. But they maintained their position as centers for community life.
Perhaps as a testament to the Columbia's popularity, it is said that during the 1960s and 1970s Elvis Presley made the hotel his headquarters whenever he was in town. Even today a room on the second floor has been set aside as his office, officially listed as such on the building's directory. The room is furnished with Elvis-related memorabilia.
By the 1960s the popularity of downtown hotels was fading. Railroads had been replaced by interstates and increasing numbers of travelers preferred the new and more convenient roadside motels. As the 1970s came to a close all of the Columbia's downtown rivals had shuttered. The Columbia held out into the 1980s by operating very differently than it had in the past. Rather than catering to nightly guests and railroad travelers, the hotel mostly housed fifty-five low-income senior residents who rented rooms on a weekly basis.
On 13 January 1982 it was announced that the Columbia would cease operations. The hotel's owner, Topper Johnson, cited a need to repair damage to the fifth floor caused by a fire the previous October. It was claimed that the required renovation work was so extensive that it would be impossible to carry out with the building occupied. What made the closing especially problematic is that it left few alternatives for the hotel's low-income residents. The Columbia was the last affordable housing option of its kind in the city. Local agencies, such as the Ministry with Community, struggled to find new homes for the displaced. After the Columbia was vacated, the proposed repairs never took place and the building sat empty for the following three years.
Happily, the Columbia was spared the wrecking ball. In 1983 a group of local investors formed the Columbia Plaza Partnership and purchased the building from Topper Johnson. Two years later the group began work on an extensive three million dollar renovation, the end result of which transformed the old hotel into a first-class office building named the Columbia Plaza. Virtually the entire interior was gutted and replaced, with the exception of a marble staircase. A light court in the rear of the building was filled in and made into a showcase atrium.
As of 2013 the Columbia Plaza remains a premier office building. The building received further renovations in 2007 and continues to attract notable tenants. In September 2012 it was announced that the building's first floor would become the new home of the popular Sarkozy Bakery. The bakery's former home on North Burdick Street was destroyed in a fire on 24 February 2012. Such recent developments prove that although the Columbia no longer welcomes nightly guests, it remains an important part of the fabric of the Haymarket Historic District and downtown Kalamazoo.
Written by David Kohrman, Kalamazoo Public Library Staff, January 2013. Last updated June 2013.


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Week 7 – Ending May 9, 2010
During a week where 11 MLS matches were played, the goals per game average was three (3). Seven games had three goals or more. Attacking soccer has been the norm this season and week seven was no exception. Despite the openness and fluidity of the games, missed offside decisions continue to affect assistant referee (AR) performance. The concept of "giving the benefit of the doubt to the attack†has not received the attention it should over the first seven weeks of the season which has resulted in further attacking play being hampered.
As a follow-up from last week's topic, "Red Card Challenges: Endangering the Safety of the Opponent and Excessive Force,†further examples of tackles mandating a red card will be examined with an analysis of how ARs can provide necessary information to the referee to improve decision making when the challenge occurs in the ARs "area of involvement.â€
Week In Review Podcast: For each "Week In Review,†U.S. Soccer produces a related podcast that covers the topics of the week.
Giving the Benefit of Doubt to the Attacker: Law 11 – Offside
U.S. Soccer's publication, "Advice to Referees on the Laws of the Game,â€Â provides match officials guidance relative to offside decisions. Two critical pieces of advice the publication offers for ensuring correct offside decisions are:
Utilize "wait and seeâ€
ARs must not signal simply because a player is in an offside position. ARs must look for active involvement. The AR must "wait and see†to determine if the offside positioned player: Interferes with an opponent, interferes with play or gains an advantage. Keeping the flag down until one of these events occurs requires patience and discipline but will lead to improved decisions.
Give the benefit of doubt to the attacker
If an AR has any doubt as to whether is in an offside position or if a player in an offside position is actively involved in play, the AR must decide in favor of the attacker and refrain from signaling offside. Simply, give the benefit of that doubt to the attacker.
Note: When in doubt, keep the offside flag down. If a goal is scored and the AR has doubt about whether a player other than the scorer was in an offside position (interfering with play or an opponent), U.S. Soccer instructs ARs to "stand at attention with the flag held straight down at the side.†This is a signal to the referee that the AR is uncertain as to whether the player has interfered with play or with an opponent. The referee, based upon his view, will either consult with the AR or make the decision.
At times, it is very difficult for a well-positioned AR to make a definitive offside decision as inches can often make the difference between offside or onside. In such cases, AR should give the benefit to the attacking team or player and keep the flag down. It is important to remember that offside position is also judged by the relative position of players' torsos, heads and legs. No part of the attacking player other than the arms may be nearer the opponent's goal line than the torso, head or legs of the second-to-last defender. The attacker's arms are not to be used to determine offside position (attackers cannot play the ball with their arms, hence the exception).
In clip 1, the AR makes a great "no-offside call†despite the fact that the goal scorer receives the ball several yards behind the second-to-last defender and looks to be offside. This decision is complicated by the fact that the second-to-last defender is running in an opposite direction compared to the attacker and the fact that there is a long distance between this defender and the attacker. This ARs decision leads to attacking soccer and a goal. Image 1 helps to depict many of the positive factors involved and shows the position of the attacker at the moment the ball is played or touched by his teammate.
What did the AR do to ensure he made the correct decision?
Utilizes sidestepping
Play and players are moving at a pace that allows the AR to sidestep and keep his shoulders square to the field resulting in a more acute view of the position of all players and the ball. The AR's lateral movement allows him to react more quickly to the attempt by the second-to-last defender to step-up and place the goal scorer in an offside position. Watch the replay closely and see how the AR is able to react, at the last second, to the quick step of the second-to-last defender.
Uses field markings
The AR utilizes the field markings (the top of the penalty area) to assist in the decision. The penalty area line can provide excellent demarcation and a firm reference point for the AR to determine player position at the time the ball is played by the attacking team.
Gives the benefit of doubt to the attacker
This is a close decision, a matter of a few feet that are made even more difficult due to the movement of the second-to-last defender that attempts to place the attacker in an offside position. This is a perfect candidate for the AR to keep the flag down.
Clip 2 is an excellent clip to compare with clip 1 since both involve many of the same factors: The second-to-last defender running up field to attempt to place the opponent in an offside position, the distance between this defender and the streaking attacker and the availability of field markings to assist in the decision. Unfortunately, in this clip, the AR makes an incorrect offside decision (by raising the flag) and therefore denies a valid attack on goal.
Evaluate Images 2 and 3. Together, with video clip 2, they draw a good picture of the offside scenario. A factor leading to the AR missing this decision is his position which is not evident on the clip or in the images, he is several yards behind the second-to-last defender. By lagging behind, he skews his view and perspective resulting in the attacker looking further advanced (in an offside position) than he actually is.
Image 2 shows the availability of the grass cutting to assist the AR in making a correct offside decision. The attacker who is called offside is three or more yards behind the grass cutting. The second-to-last defender, on the other hand, is on the other side of this reference point at the time the ball is played by the attacker's teammate. At the youth and adult levels, this type of marking may not be available but the concept of finding other reference points is a good tool to improve decision making.
Image 3 more clearly shows the position of the second-to-last defender, at the time the ball is passed, as it relates to the grass cutting.
When two players, separated by a great distance, are running in opposite directions, it increases the difficulty of the ARs decision. Hence, proper alignment/positioning with the second-to-last defender is critical in ensuring a good decision as is the use of field markings.
Note: ARs should incorporate the use of reference points to assist in making offside decisions. Reference points can be grass cuttings/lines, stadium signage, field markings (like the top of the penalty area or American football lines) or other points like sideline marks or points.
Video Clip 3: Los Angeles at Seattle (13:46)
Although not evident, prior to the offside decision presented in this clip, the AR correctly makes four other correct offside decisions
In this clip, the AR incorrectly calls an attacker offside from a long, diagonal pass into the penalty area. This decision, takes away an attacking opportunity. Image 4 shows the relative closeness of the positions of the attacker and the second-to-last defender. This is a perfect candidate for giving the benefit of doubt to the attacker.
The AR is well positioned to make the call (as Image 4 illustrates) but must show restraint in raising the flag. Total concentration on the offside line and the ball (at the time it is passed by the attacker's teammate) must be practiced.
According to the AR, the following are the factors that led to the incorrect decision and the adjustments he needed to make to get it right:
Negative Factors Influencing the Decision
- Player movement in opposite directions: The defender is moving out while the attacker is moving in.
- Could not pick up the movement of the ball. Due to the distance of the long pass to the player declared offside and the number of bodies (players and referee) between him and the ball, the AR could not pick up the flight of the ball until it was approximately ten yards or more off the attacker's foot. By this time, the attacker was in an offside position.
Getting it Right
- Rely on your instincts: In situations like this (distance is involved and a blocked view of the ball), ARs must "feel†when the ball is played and based the decision on this. Experience should tell you when the ball was played once you have it in sight. Once the AR sees the ball in flight, the AR must correlate the ball's distance and moment it was played (10 yards previous) with the movement and position of the attacker running to play the ball.
- Go with "sufficient doubt:†Due to the "negative factors†described above and your instincts, there should be sufficient doubt in the ARs mind and, as a result, the AR should keep the flag down.
Even a properly positioned AR's decision can be influenced by other factors. This is why the task of running line is not an easy one and requires full concentration and the ability to assimilate multiple inputs of information quickly. ARs must be able to "feel†offside situations by assembling the pieces of the puzzle together to make the most educated decision using the mindset of giving the benefit of doubt to the attacker by keeping the flag down when there is reasonable uncertainty.
Note: Offside decisions involving attackers and defenders running in opposite directions are, for the most part, the most difficult and problematic for ARs. All three clips involve opposite runs (defender running up-filed to attempt to put the attacker in an offside position and an attacker running toward goal). ARs must be focused and have the ability to anticipate the move of the defender(s) to ensure that they are positioned appropriately. ARs must possess the ability to change direction and transition from running to sidestepping or from sidestepping to running in order to maintain strict alignment with the offside line.
Red Card Challenges: Can Assistant Referees Help?
In "Week In Review 6,â€Â the concepts behind red card challenges involving excessive force were explored using the acronym SIAPOA. Similar red card challenges and tackles were faced by match officials this week and they were inappropriately punished.
Referee teams can enhance decisions through teamwork. ARs should feel empowered to provide referees vital information as the game and situation requires. "Assistant Referee Involvement,â€Â a 2009 U.S. Soccer Directive, establishes parameters and provides recommendations to assist ARs with identifying scenarios requiring their involvement. One factor an AR can use in deciding whether to be involved or not is the location of the incident. Diagram 1: Assistant Referee Primary Area of Involvement, illustrates how proximity to the AR can play a role. This concept of "area of involvement†was first introduced in "Week In Review 21â€Â from the 2009 season. In general, in situations where the AR has a clear view and the infringement is closer to the AR, the greater the likelihood for AR involvement.
Note: The area of involvement is a guideline and does not limit AR involvement outside the "area†when there is a "critical game situation†and the game requires the AR to be involved. At the same time, just because an infringement occurs in this "area,†does not mean that the AR needs to be involved. Factors like the referee's angle of vision, the referee's proximity to the situation, the certainty of what the AR observed and other concepts need to be measured. However, in all cases, the AR should first make eye contact with the referee prior to deciding upon the level (if any) of involvement.
Early in the game, the referee and AR are faced with a challenge that meets the criteria for excessive force and should result in a red card. The tackler is late with the challenge (ball gone and no opportunity to play it) while leading with the hard surface of his cleats. As you watch the replay, freeze the clip as the defender makes contact with the opponent. The ball is approximately two yards up field at the time of contact. Image 5 provides a visual picture of the location of the tackler's contact as well as the location of the ball at the time of the contact.
The referee needs to be able to identify this tackle and similar challenges as meeting the excessive force definition. However, well positioned ARs should provide much needed help to the referee for the good of the game. In fact, in this clip, the AR does provide the referee with input. Unfortunately, the AR signals that the infringement is a yellow card (watch as the AR pats his breast pocket indicating his yellow card recommendation). The AR is much closer to the challenge than the referee and has a direct line of vision as the contact is made. More importantly, the AR should have a better "feel†for the force of the contact and this should help direct his decision to communicate that a red card is required for violent conduct (ball is not in playing distance).
Note: In the pregame match official conference lead by the referee, the referee should establish parameters for AR involvement and empower ARs to provide important information when the game requires AR involvement. Although referees should establish the method/mode of communication in the pregame, it is accepted practice for ARs to pat their breast pocket to indicate yellow card and pat their back pocket to signify a red card should be issued.
Clip 5 involves a red card tackle that endangers the safety of the opponent due to its force as well as the location (inside ankle) and method of contact (hard surface of cleats). Once again, the challenge occurs in the ARs primary area of involvement. The AR has a clear view of the incident and is much closer than the referee. The referee is well behind play as a result of not anticipating the ball being played quickly out of the defensive third into the other half of the field. As the ball moves out of the defensive third, the referee must attempt to move at the speed of play and/or the ball to ensure he has an optimal view of any challenge or contact.
The AR, on the other hand, must be cognizant of the referee's poor position and lack of clarity of view. As the ball is played out of the defensive half, the AR should have already recognized the referee is starting from a deficit position and this will potentially require more management/involvement on the part of the AR. Then, as play moves closer to the AR, into his area of involvement, the AR must have heightened awareness. Once the challenge is committed, the AR should make immediate eye contact with the referee and identify that the referee is not optimally positioned. Given the fact the AR has a clear view and is much closer than the referee, the AR must become involved by first indicating a foul and, then, be able to indicate the severity of the misconduct. The final decision, however, is still the responsibility of the referee.
Once the foul is indicated, the AR must be able to identify the challenge as a red card offense for serious foul play. The weight and mix of the SIAPOA components require a red card (refer to "Week In Review 6â€Â for a more in-depth discussion):
Speed of play and the tackle
The tackler is sprinting toward his opponent with a high degree of speed. The speed of his approach results in increased force and the endangerment of the attacker's safety.
The challenge was committed to send a message and to stop a speedy opponent from advancing with the ball. The defender sees the amount of unoccupied space in front of the attacker and must find a way to destroy his advancing with the ball.
Aggressive nature
The tackler lunges for the ball and does so leading with his exposed cleats. The only way the defender can win/play the ball is to go through his opponent's ankle. Because of the lunging nature, the exposed cleats are clearly off the ground and the tackler has very little control over the timing of contacting the ball.
Position of the tackler
The legs of the tackler are off the ground by several inches.
Opportunity to play the ball
The attacker/dribbler's body is stationed between the ball and the tackler. As a result, the only way the tackler can access or play the ball is to go directly through the legs of the opponent from behind. This is little, if any, opportunity presented to play the ball in a safe manner that does not endanger the safety of the opponent.
Atmosphere of the game
This is not evident in the moments shown by the clip.
The application of advantage cannot be considered by the match officials. The Laws of the Game state:
"Advantage should not be applied in situations involving serious foul play or violent conduct unless there is a clear subsequent opportunity to score a goal.â€
In this situation, there is no clear and subsequent opportunity to score a goal. Consequently, the match officials must stop the game immediately (AR flag and the referee whistle). In the immediate moments following the challenge, the attackers are not faced with a clear goal opportunity. Hence, the importance of dealing with the red card misconduct must take precedence.
Note: ARs must feel the game as the referee would. This is critical when situations develop in the ARs area of involvement. ARs are often better positioned to not only see the infringement but to also feel the full impact of contact.
Looking Forward – Week 8
Teamwork and cooperation to get the call right for the good of the game. AR and fourth official involvement should be discussed and parameters established to ensure the referee team makes the correct decision for the good of the game. ARs must "feel†the game and must often "referee†the game when the game requires it.

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Defenders in Action: Tree Frogs Win Trade Protections, Sharks and Bears Lose
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"It was a dark day for polar bears," says Defenders' Peter Jenkins, director of international conservation, on his return home from the recent conference of parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species—better known as CITES. Convention delegates failed to approve safeguards for polar bears—as well as protection for several species of sharks and bluefin tuna—at the meeting in Qatar in March.
But fortunately there was some good news from the meeting, as CITES delegates took action to help five species of tree frogs—including the red-eyed tree frog—and an Iranian salamander threatened by international trade.
Defenders of Wildlife has worked for years to help achieve this conservation victory, concerned that without the international trade protection CITES provides, several of these amphibian species would go extinct. Snatched from the wild, each of these tree frogs, which range from Mexico to Ecuador, can fetch as much as $65 in the pet trade industry.
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The pet trade is also to blame for the near-extinction in the wild of the Kaiser's spotted newt, which is found only in Iran. Defenders led support for a ban on trade of this animal. "It is heartening to see that environmental concern over our treasured imperiled wildlife can create some common ground for the United States and Iran," says Defenders' international counsel Alejandra Goyenechea, who chairs the Species Survival Network Amphibian Working Group. "But this was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise disappointing CITES conference."
Defenders is part of a coalition working within CITES to save the polar bear by banning commercial trade in bear parts, including pelts, paws and teeth. During debate, almost all party delegates agreed that climate change poses a serious threat to the bear's survival. "While climate change is the major threat to the bears, trade exacerbates the situation, and we will continue to work within CITES to stop this unsustainable luxury-item trade in skin and parts," says Jenkins.
Defenders also worked to pass proposals to help eight kinds of overharvested sharks, including oceanic white tips, porbeagles and three species of hammerheads, which have seen 90 percent to 99 percent population declines in some regions. But these proposals were blocked by delegates from China and Japan, who argued there was insufficient information on population declines and that a trade ban would be too costly.
"We wanted the species listed under Appendix II, which is to monitor trade," says Juan Carlos Cantu, who heads Defenders' Mexico office and also attended the convention. "We weren't pushing for an all-out trade ban but it was difficult to get that message across in the face of Japan's false arguments. The majority of the parties were in favor of listing sharks in CITES, we just couldn't get enough parties to get to the two-thirds majority."
The worst outcome was for bluefin tuna, which failed to win protections even though it has been fished to precipitously low levels. In the last 50 years, the adult population of eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin has declined 74 percent, much of it in the past decade. In the western Atlantic, the population drop amounts to 82 percent.
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Colbeh is Persian restaurant with authentic style dishes prepared with the assistance of traditional tandoor oven.
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Presidential Trip to China
This day of pomp and circumstance was a wonderful way to unite our institution: to remember our accomplishments, reaffirm our mission, and envision a bold and innovative future for University of the Pacific. Thinking back, one of my favorite moments that day was watching our students march into the Spanos Center. Proudly representing Pacific's many clubs and organizations, they truly embodied the richness of the University of the Pacific community and the educational experience we offer.


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Huntsman vendors threaten lawsuit
Multiple former advisers to Jon Huntsman's 2012 campaign are now considering legal action against the failed presidential candidate after the Utahn has gone silent about how he plans to pay off over $1 million in campaign debt.
More than a dozen Huntsman vendors and campaign alums confirmed to POLITICO that they are unnerved by the slow pace of the wealthy Republican's debt-retirement efforts and his lack of communication with them. Huntsman has not made clear to the creditors how he intends to retire his campaign debt and has not responded to personal emails from several operatives to whom he owes many thousands of dollars.
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The former two-term governor's defunct presidential campaign is still nearly $1.4 million in debt to vendors for things such as using Liberty State Park as a campaign launch backdrop in June 2011, according to recent finance documents obtained by POLITICO. Though the Republican has paid a significant number of former staffers and fundraisers, he still owes five- and six-figure sums to a number of campaign consultants and other advisers.
It's not unusual for campaigns to carry debt after they close their doors. But what's alarming to Huntsman's creditors is the lack of a serious debt-retirement plan or a timetable for paying outstanding bills. The apparent mismanagement of the campaign's wind-down could be harmful to Huntsman's future political ambitions.
"I'm concerned that, as an outstanding vendor owed money from the presidential campaign, we have received no written or oral correspondence to any effect, mapping out or detailing any sort of payment plan or projections," said former Huntsman national finance consultant Jim McCray.
Abby Huntsman Livingston, the daughter of the candidate who now serves as his spokeswoman, said in an email that "nothing has changed" and that jittery vendors should expect to be paid in due course for any legitimate debts.
"All staff payroll, expenses and many consultants have received payment. We will continue to aggressively pay down the remaining debt," she said. "We are also reviewing invoices to confirm the amounts billed accurately reflect the work done."
Asked to address complaints about lack of communication and about the possibility of legal action, Livingston responded: "Our accountants have been communicating regularly with vendors on outstanding debts. We are not aware of anyone wanting to sue and would be surprised if action was taken."
The finance records obtained by POLITICO show that a range of brand-name GOP consultants, including GOP pollster Whit Ayres; longtime Republican operative Tom Ingram; media strategist David Johnson; New Hampshire consultant Paul Collins; research maven Josh Cooper; and Reed Galen, who consulted on Huntsman's announcement tour, are each owed more than $10,000 — and in some cases a good deal more than that.


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Annual to subshrub
Leaves generally basal and cauline, alternate, generally simple; stipules 0
Inflorescence: generally raceme
Flower bisexual; sepals 4, free; petals (0)4, free, generally white or yellow, often clawed; stamens generally (2,4)6, generally 4 long, 2 short; ovary 1, superior, chambers generally 2, septum membranous, connecting 2 parietal placentas, style 1, stigma simple or 2-lobed
Fruit: generally capsule ("silique") with 2 deciduous valves, sometimes breaking transversely or indehiscent
Seeds 1many per chamber
Genera in family: 300+ genera, 3000+ species: worldwide, especially cool regions; some cultivated for food (especially Brassica, Raphanus ) and ornamental
Recent taxonomic note: Recently treated to include Capparaceae [Rodman et al. 1993 Ann Missouri Bot Gard 80:686699; Rollins 1993 Cruciferae of Continental North America. Stanford Univ Press]
Family description, key to genera by Robert A. Price.
BITTER-CRESS, TOOTHWORTAnnual, biennial, perennial herb, from taproots, fibrous roots, or tuber-like rhizomes; hairs 0 or simple
Leaves entire or palmately or pinnately lobed to compound; rhizome leaves often present, separate from others
Inflorescence bracted or not
Flower: sepals equal at base; petals white to pink or rose
Fruit linear, generally flat; valves generally opening elastically, sometimes by coiling from base; septum margins intruding on valves
Seeds many, 1 row per chamber, wingless (± margined in C. oligosperma); embryonic root at edges of both cotyledons
Species in genus: ± 170 species: most temp parts of world
Etymology: (Greek: for a cress with medicinal uses)
C. breweri S. WatsonPerennial
Stem 1550(70) cm; hairs generally 0 or below
Leaf simple or leaflets 3 or 5; simple leaves and terminal leaflets >> lateral leaflets, ovate to cordate, wavy-margined to shallowly lobed
Flower: petals ± 5 mm, white
Fruit erect, 1530 mm; pedicel ascending, 520 mm; style 1.2 mm
Seed 1.52 mm
Ecology: Wet sites, coniferous forest
Elevation: < 3200 m.
Bioregional distribution: n Northwestern California, High Cascade Range, High Sierra Nevada, Western Transverse Ranges, San Bernardino Mountains, East of Sierra Nevada
Distribution outside California: to British Columbia, Montana, Colorado
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Our weekly "Chips Report" always includes two blue chippers (outstanding, exceptional play), two red chippers (good, though maybe not great) and two cow chips (dud performances). From the 23-20 wildcard loss to the San Franciso 49ers...
Blue Chips
- Cornerback Tramon Williams––Not much was going right for the Packers in the first quarter on Sunday's wildcard game against the 49ers. Their first three drives on offense totaled nine yards, negative-six yards and three yards. On defense, they Packers allowed two sustained drives and two field goals. Finally at the outset of the second quarter, Williams gave the Packers life, picking off a Colin Kaepernick pass intended for Vernon Davis. It set up a Packers touchdown and gave the Packers the lead. Williams was on top of his game all game long, coming up with three broken up passes and barley allowing a pass to be completed in his direction.
- Wide receiver Jordy Nelson––It was Williams' interception that set up Nelson's touchdown and gave the Packers the lead, if only temporarily. His five-yard touchdown grab put the Packers up 7-6 and the momentum of the game changed. Nelson's touchdown was one of a team-leading seven grabs he would make on the afternoon for 62 yards. Nelson once again was Rodgers' security blanket, targeted several times for first times throughout the contest.
Red Chips
- Running back Eddie Lacy––The statistics weren't eye-popping, but on a day when sub-zero temperatures were a constant factor, Lacy ground out the tough yards for the Packers. He was the team's workhorse back, toting the football 21 times for 81 yards, an average of 3.9 yards per carry. He also grabbed two passes, and generally helped keep the chains moving for most of the game.
- Quarterback Aaron Rodgers––Had he been given more protection, Rodgers might have had a better game. He was sacked four times, but as it was, Rodgers was able to keep the Packers in the game anyway. The way he was able to escape a fourth-quarter pass rush and hit Randall Cobb for 25 yards was a magic act. And his touchdown pass to Nelson put the Packers up early. Rodgers' game-end stat line read: 17 of 26 for 177 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions for a passer rating of 97.8.
Cow Chips
- Safety Morgan Burnett––Burnett had the opportunity of a lifetime ahead of him. With the 49ers down by four points and driving in the fourth quarter, Kaepernick heaved a pass to Davis down the seam. Burnett was in position to make the play and came up a step short of breaking it up if not picking off the pass. Instead, the play went for a touchdown and the 49ers took the lead. On the first drive of the game, Burnett also missed an open-field tackle on Niners wide receiver Michael Crabtree, a play that would require Sam Shields to make the tackle and injure his knee in the process. Had Burnett made the tackle, the Packers wouldn't have lost their best cover cornerback.
- Left tackle David Bakhtiari––Bakhtiari wasn't the first tackle to struggle across from 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith, but Smith just made Bakhtiari just look silly. Smith made four tackles, one for a loss, 1.5 sacks and two quarterback hits and generally harassed Rodgers all game long. Bakhtiari also got called for an illegal hands to the face penalty, in the second quarter that turned a second-and-4 into second-and-14 on a drive the Packers eventually had to settle for a field goal. Bakhtiari eventually ended up leaving the game being examined for a concussion.
Brian Carriveau is the author of the book "It's Just a Game: Big League Drama in Small Town America," and editor of Cheesehead TV's "Pro Football Draft Preview." To contact Brian, email [email protected].
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This dress will now haunt my dreams forever.
So what did I end up getting?
Just wait and see ladies and jellydudes, just wait and see.
Totally unfair to that Kane. Brilliant dress but can't wait to see the 'chosen one'. i'm thinkin it'll be brilliant and a half xoxo
ohhhh that sucks about them ripping the dress! Don't shoot me, i'm not usually much of a kane fan but that dress is so stunning!!!
You must have something amazing to put that back!!
I can't wait to see what you got!
I think you have much more willpower than me to walk away - I would;ve eaten more cake to make that dress fit dammit ☺☺
oooh the suspense!
I could never have left the chriscallops. never.
I'm really curious to see what beat it.
I bet the Kane looked amazing on you! But yes, way too pricey. I'm glad you're happy with your mysterious purchase!
i saw that dress on the racks one of the days- noticed it was destroyed. so sad that a lot of beautiful pieces were mauled (and not even further discounted). i got an amazing dress though i can't wait to share!
I love christoper kane collection, he always amaze me :)
ugh i can't believe you had the willpower to leave the Kane behind, its soooo perfect for you. I need to know what this mystery item is! its killing me. If its CdG, i'll cry.
Oh my god that's such a shame! How can people treat such a beautiful dress that way... couldn't you get more marked off if it was shitty?
I can't wait to see what else you bought, arhh!
OH but that Kane is so PRETTY how COULD you?
actually I couldn't even justify buying that at like 90% off but that's cuz I'm poor, so you know.
Still though... it would have broken my heart.
(p.s. I've never seen your blog before, although I've heard of it, and... now I love you. Ahem. Hi.)
LOL @ " asked a lady next to me for advice on if I could pull it off and she said no" -- I wouldn't have trusted her.


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Super Hexagon Is Maybe Why Gamers Can Be Scary Folk (Travelogue)
I am sitting on a plane and my kneecap is sticky with Sierra Mist because the affable Iranian-American webdev to my right spilled his soda. The Staten Island lawyer to my left is using her hands — wiry tan hands, with an enormous diamond on the left — to prop up a head that houses the warring factions of Hangover, Airsickness and Xanax. They're both on their way out of the spiritual and physical wasteland of Las Vegas, and they spend the first half of the flight describing money lost, drugs taken, and how, for a vacation, it wasn't a particularly relaxing one.
Sadists, I think. What sort of people would put themselves through that sort of self-destructive gauntlet of mental and animal rawness? They seem like Good People. I shrug my headphones on tighter and stuff my nose back into a pocket-sized gauntlet of mental and animal rawness, Super Hexagon.
Super Hexagon is a punishing experience. It's hard. Your first game of Super Hexagon will be like opening Ulysses to a page around the middle and being asked to explain what it's all about – should you appear unable to grasp Joyce's intent within the first few seconds, the book slams shut.
You're just not going to "get it," not until you strain your perception to the prescribed limits, and the ability to do that – to speak the game's language – is a function of experience. Not repetition, although that will bring you far, but experience: years of experience decoding videogames and writing your own perceptual shorthand, years stringing direct cables between your problem-solving cortex and the Developer's clandestine stratagem. You can't just react; you have to think like Terry Cavanagh. (Not that you're going to beat his high score, though.)


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Chem Prof. Wins Dreyfus Foundation Grant, March 22, 1999
SOCORRO, N.M., March 22, 1999 -- New Mexico Tech chemistry professor Tanja Pietraß has been named one of this year's recipients of a monetary award from the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Special Grant Program in the Chemical Sciences.
Pietraß will receive a Dreyfus Foundation grant, which will be applied to the planned upgrade of the New Mexico Tech chemistry department's solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy laboratory. The instrumentation in the lab is used extensively for ongoing research projects and for undergraduate and graduate education.
Pietraß's current research interests center on the uses of solid-state NMR spectroscopy for structural investigations and the use of optically polarized xenon in the study of porous materials by NMR.
"NMR is a technique used to determine the structure of matter," she explains. "It's an analytical tool that has been used for many years in chemistry for structure characterization and is now beginning to be applied to other uses. It's fast, non-destructive, and requires only small samples to provide you with precise information about the spectrum of the materials you are analyzing."
Over the past few years, Pietraß also has had occasion to use her expertise in NMR spectroscopy techniques in collaborative research projects with scientists at Los Alamos and Sandia
national laboratories.
Because the amount awarded to upgrade the NMR spectroscopy lab is less than what is required to complete the project, Pietraß has garnered additional financial support from New Mexico Tech and is awaiting word on the status of a similar grant proposal submitted to the National Science Foundation to carry out the upgrade.
The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc., was established in 1946 by chemist, inventor, and businessman Camille Dreyfus as a memorial to his brother, Henry, in order to advance the science of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related sciences. The Foundation became a memorial to both men when Camille Dreyfus died in 1956.


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When John Canalis, editor of Los Angeles Times Community News in Orange County, told me that a column about my life as a Muslim American would make a good read and help people dispel misconceptions about Muslims and Islam, I thought, "Me? No way."
When I was 9 years old and still living in Cairo, I decided I wanted to be a reporter. My decision was influenced by my mother, Shadia, who didn't finish high school but read the newspaper daily. It was also influenced by my Uncle Beautiful, who would watch nothing but news on television and sit in our living room every Friday with my mom and other uncles, talking about the issues of the day.
That, along with my innate sense of curiosity, and the belief that journalism is an honorable cause of which the Prophet Muhammad would approve, convinced me that I should live my life informing people, holding politicians and powerful people accountable (some of them know exactly what I mean), and giving a voice to those who can't be heard.
It wasn't easy becoming a reporter, especially when I moved to the United States with no English skills 14 years ago, but becoming one has been my pride and joy.
So when John suggested the column, I thought, "I'm an objective, straightforward reporter at heart."
Besides, I always felt that columnists had to spend most of their lives working hard as reporters before stepping into the world of column-writing.
Maybe I would do that someday, but now wasn't the time, I thought.
Almost a year after John's initial mention of the column, I went to his office asking for a challenge. He brought up the column idea again and told me to think about it.
It was a Friday when we talked, and when Monday had arrived, I knew I had to write "Unveiled."
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Vortex, my first kite build!
November 05, 2011, 11:53 AM »
I've been itching to do this for some time now. I'll be drawing inspiration from a couple different builders and the fine work that they do. The first is Ken McNeill. I own one of his Exile Nitro's. When you look at it closely, you recognize true craftsmanship and artistry fused together in what can only be described as simplicity and perfection. The second builder is Sugarbaker. His B'Zar 2011 build thread,
, has been a HUGE help in figuring out how to approach this project. Additionally, he and I share another passion, photography. So, I will be taking a clue from him and sharing some of my "Eye Candy" with you.
During this build, if ANYONE sees me heading down a path, or doing a process, that will end up causing trouble, PLEASE SPEAK UP!!
I am doing this to help me learn and hopefully, to help others in the future.
So, here we go. Let me first start off with some of the tools and work areas I will be using to do this build.
As recommended in the "Kite Sewing 101" post,
, I put the word out that I was looking for a sewing machine to use and a good friend GAVE me this Singer 6501 for free. It runs perfectly! It only does 3 stitches. Straight, Zig-zag and tripple Zig-zag.
(Please don't let the 17" wide photo printer distract you. It is a toy for one of my other hobbies
My other work area is in the garage. I placed an old bathroom mirror we had removed on a hobby table and taped it down. This will be my cutting table.
Here are some of the supplies I will be using: 2" wide Dacron, 1" wide Dacron (I may be cutting this down to .5"-.75" for the TE, not sure yet.) Two types of "Moonie Tape", 3" Seat belt, and 2" wide Mylar backed Dacron. I also purchased a 100yrd spool of 100Lb. Spectra core bridle line. There is some seam tape there as well.
My templates are made already. I had FedEx (Kinkos) print out my plans at A0 size. I then cut the templates and mounted them onto "poster board" (actually it was the 1/32" cardboard stiffeners from boxes of X-Ray film.) If I decide to build more than one or two Vortex's, I'll buy a hobby band saw and make them out of Hard Board.
OK, this last item I want to show you is what I will be using to hold the cloth to the templates to prevent them from moving/slipping during the cutting process. This is a mounting adhesive I have used in the past for photography. I no longer use it because I have found a better way to mount. That said, I have tested this adhesive on paper and attaches the PC-31 to it. It holds great and releases the PC-31 without leaving any residue and yet stays put on the paper. Additionally, if I save the little plastic sheets, I can the cover the adhesive and it stays ready to use until the next time I need to secure some cloth. The strip in the picture has had PC-31 attached and removed from it over 10 times. It is just as sticky now as it was the first time I tested it. The key is, don't loose the little plastic strips.
Time for a little Eye Candy.
Half Dome in Yosemite taken from North Dome, Sept. 2007.
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Re: Vortex, my first kite build!
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November 05, 2011, 01:36 PM »
This is an awesome and very adventurous project, Mr.B. Amazing!
Just a note before I head to work: I used to make a lot of quilts, so I have made a template or two in my time. The cardboard you used for templates will work just fine, but no need to cut things out of hardboard in the future. Since you have access to the box of X-Ray film, do you have access to the exposed film itself? That stuff makes great, durable templates.
If you can't get the film, head down to your local quiltshop and get some of the template plastic. The sheets should be large enough for your largest template in the photo.
On another note, after doing your photocopies/enlargements, check your pieces for accuracy-- you may have to re-draft some of them. Photocopiers have a bit of distortion built into them (not much), so it never hurts to make sure things are right after you fit the pieces back together again.
It'll be fun watching your progress and the eye-candy photos.
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November 05, 2011, 01:42 PM »
Well I'm an idiot. I think. I may have been a quiltmaker, but never a kitebuilder. Maybe you DO need the hardboard if you cut out the fabric with a hot-knife or something. Plastic templates wouldn't be such a good thing in that case.
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Re: Vortex, my first kite build!
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November 05, 2011, 04:54 PM »
your machine is the same one i have used. without the ability to adjust the bottom tension, i've found mine will randomly make a big ball of thread on the backside of the stitch when materials are thick and you're putting many stitches in a small area, like a finishing stitch. it's very frustrating. i've been told i'm doing something wrong but what i can't figure out, so who knows. just making you aware of the possibility, so pay close attention when you're in that sort of scenario (nose, tail, wingtips).
also with no walking foot or dual feed system the top layer of material 'drags' a bit, so when you sew, make sure whatever you're stitching is well stuck together before it goes through the needle as over a long distance the bottom layer can 'creep' down the length of the seam, if that makes sense.
the machine i used hasn't been serviced since it was new but essentially hadn't been used either, so take my comments for what you will. since it's the same machine though it couldn't hurt to share the experience.
since you're using a glass top as your cutting surface you can also use static electricity to help keep your fabric smooth on the table. if you use a piece of material which generates static electricity easily like polyester, you can rub it on your fabric as it lay on the table before you lay your templates down to cut and it will help keep things in place as well.
edit: for the trailing edge, because dacron and curves are mortal enemies, slit nylon i think is what most people use but hopefully other builders will comment on this.
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November 05, 2011, 05:47 PM »
You may have to pop the lower bobbin housing out but somewhere there is most likely a tiny screw that can adjust bottom tension... It's a HUGE pain on drop-in bobbin machines though.
For the most part it's not a good idea to put many stitches in a small area with the materials we use. Each time the needle goes through the material it weakens the fabric, so bigger stitches are better. To finish off a seam, backstitch. Don't sew in exactly the same area - spread the holes. The last thing you want to do is put a lot of holes in a high stress area. Basically minimize the holes in any bearing surface. If you're worried about the thread breaking and so want to add more strength, use thicker thread, not more stitches.
For the times when you need lots of stitches, like in the internal stitching on a nose, crank up the upper tension. It might need a ton of extra tension, but eventually it will get tight enough. If there are stops on the tension mechanism you might have to remove them so it can get tighter. On a nose you shouldn't be so worried about the number of stitches so long as it's well within the webbing. Make sure there are stitches that go to the edges of the webbing to increase the bearing surface against the sail.
I've found that 1.5 oz nylon and 3.9 oz dacron are about equal in difficulty to apply. The nylon creeps more easily, so it's difficult to keep it even on the front and back. Dacron holds the crease better. Dacron is stiffer, so it is slightly harder to keep a fair curve. Just go slowly and it'll work out fine. It can start doing funky stuff if you're using a width more than about 3/4"
In the end it comes down to the loads - if you're using a leech line, the nylon is plenty strong enough where the tape won't be subject to abrasion from the lines or in ground handling. I generally use a nylon tape along the length of the TE and then add a dacron doubler around the standoff area - how far it extends on each side depends on where the lines hit in different maneuvers. The only reason I don't use dacron for the entire length is weight - why use something heavy when I don't have to?
Looking real good so far!
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Re: Vortex, my first kite build!
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November 05, 2011, 07:27 PM »
Thanks for the heads up on this machine. I know it is not ideal, but for free, I will not complain. It is good to know what to expect though. So far, it has run flawlessly.
OK, here's a couple updates.
Fortunately the cloth I am using it see through enough that I can line up the bias exactly square.
I have all the panels cut. Here is a quick layout of the right sail. So far so good!
And one more piece of eye candy for the evening.
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November 05, 2011, 07:49 PM »
I don't like at all dacron on the TE, it's too hard to apply, doesn't keep a sweet curve and is heavier than the 25mm wide spinnaker I usually use.
If all the kites I have and have seen feature spinnaker on the TE, a reason have to be. To apply spinnaker I have adopted the way Mark of Jest of Eve uses, see him on the web here
I sew a short stripe of dacron only as reinforcement in the standoffs area, this stripe exceed standoffs holes 30mm each side. Besides I saw a double sewing in the TE: the first close to the edge is a one stitch zigzag, the other a 3 stitches zigzag, see the picture below magnifing it.
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Re: Vortex, my first kite build!
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Quote from: AKA_MrBill on November 05, 2011, 07:27 PM
Thanks for the heads up on this machine. I know it is not ideal, but for free, I will not complain. It is good to know what to expect though. So far, it has run flawlessly.
Quote from: AKA_MrBill on November 05, 2011, 11:53 AM
It only does 3 stitches. Straight, Zig-zag and tripple Zig-zag.
There is nothing wrong with that machine that proper technique and maintenance doesn't overcome. I just hand rolled and sewed on strips pf double fold edge binding of slippery ripstop as it went through a similar machine with nary a pucker and so did Rhonda. If I can do it anybody can, after all I'm half blind and shake like a leaf in a hurricane. Just make sure your feed dogs are clean and sharp and the presser foot is clean, smooth and polished. Keep the bed of the machine clean and enough room at your workplace to keep the fabric clear of obstacles, plan and roll your fabric as needed to go through the arm as far in advance as practical so you can keep the fabric as level as possible across the machines bed. Never push or pull the fabric through the machine, let the machine move the fabric, you are only guiding the fabric, align and smooth it as it goes onto the bed. The coated fabrics we use are a joy to sew with IMO, plus I can't imagine how anybody could get a taped seam to shift. The only feature I sometimes covet is an automatic needle down stop for those times I forget to hand crank it down before raising the foot but that's my mistake, not the machine. I would probably forget to turn that switch on as often as I currently forget to crank the needle down anyway.
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November 06, 2011, 12:05 PM »
Some good advice in this thread-- I'll add a couple more tips:
- Make sure you use new sewing machine needles when you begin a project and change them out anytime you feel the need. For example, if the needle starts to make a different sound... kind of like it's ripping the fabric instead of going thru like butter, it might be time to change to a new one because the old has gotten dull. Sometimes the needle will develop a burr. Change it out. Practice will help you to know when it's time.
- You can buy an after-market walking foot attachment. A decent one is worth its weight in gold, as it will feed the top and the bottom layers of fabric evenly, though Mike's thought about taped-together fabric has a lot of merit. It's just a lot easier with even feeding. Because you're doing a lot of zigzagging, you'll want to make sure the walking foot you buy has a wide enough opening for the needle-- you don't want one with just a hole for the needle to go thru. Here's a picture of what I'm talking about (notice the wide oblong opening):
For what it's worth, you'll need to know if your machine is "long shanked" or "short shanked" and/or the model number. It's difficult to tell from the picture, but I think yours might be long shanked. You can find a selection of walking feet on eBay or Amazon or probably at a quilt shop.
- Adjusting Tension: Will was right-- your bobbin will likely have a tiny screw that you can use to adjust the tension. Use scraps to play with it, turning it in small increments until the tension is just right. Be sure to use a couple of layers of the same fabric you will be using to sew your kite. You'll want to check tension before the start of each project. Doesn't hurt to check everytime you add a newly filled bobbin, either, but that might be going overboard. Here are a couple of pictures to help you know what a stitch should look like:
The following image demonstrates how you can check to see if the tension is correct-- hold the thread and slightly bounce the dangling bobbin case-- the case should drop slightly when bounced, not stay where it is (too tight) and not drop to the floor (too loose):
- Finally, Mike was again correct about keeping your machine clean. You can get a tiny little brush at most any fabric shop-- it looks like a tiny bottle brush. You might even have one that came with your machine. Keep everything clean and everything well oiled. It makes a HUGE difference. After oiling, be sure to run a few stitches with scraps to soak up any dripping oil.
Hope this helps-- you are doing great!!!
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One suggestion for the templates. Offset printing plates are made from aluminum and are thin enough to cut with a good pair of scissors and since they are metal they will lat a long time and can be used perfectly for hot cutting. With luck you find a printing house where you can get used ones for free.
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November 06, 2011, 03:35 PM »
I was able to get the right sail taped up today. Before I move on the the left sail, I want to share a couple comments and a process I have been using.
A walking foot may be in the works. I need to do some testing before I decide to buy one or not.
Thanks for the advice on using Dacron on the TE. I may just need to buy some Slit Nylon, either that or I may cut some strips from a 2 yard sheet I have coming. It's a good thing I am not in a rush
I created a chart for taping the panels in order for the right and left sail. This will help me make sure I place the darker panels over the lighter ones. In the picture below you can see the chart as well as a neat trick that helped align the panels as well as hold them in place until they could be secured with "blue tape". I found that using "sticky notes" not only gave a handle that was easy to use to fine align the panels, but the adhesive on the sticky notes is also just strong enough to hold the panels until the tape is applied. You can just see the notes in the corners of this picture holding the first right panel in place.
On the straight seams, applying the seam is fairly easy. Again, the sticky notes make a simple holder to hold the panel out of the way until the tape is in place.
Curved seams are a bit more tricky. I ended up cutting 5cm-10cm lengths of tape and applying them with 2mm-3mm gaps between them to form the curved seam. Sorry, no pictures of this process are currently available. I'll try to grab a couple when I lay up the left sail.
Once the left sail is laid up, I'll need to start testing the tension and settings for the sewing machine with some scrap. I want to make sure the settings are correct before I start sewing.
OK, eye candy time!
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Quote from: ae on November 06, 2011, 12:49 PM
One suggestion for the templates. Offset printing plates are made from aluminum and are thin enough to cut with a good pair of scissors and since they are metal they will lat a long time and can be used perfectly for hot cutting. With luck you find a printing house where you can get used ones for free.
Ooooooh... good one!
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Before I bought a walking foot for a Singer machine I'd check Craig's list for a used Pfaff with dual feed. You should be able to pick one up for $200 or less.
For LE material I use 1" wide .75 oz. nylon. (Its easy to work around curves) Then you can add a little dacron, or cordura, or both, at the stand offs for reinforcement.
Nice thread BTW.
I always wanted to be a procrastinator..........
I just never got around to it.
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Quote from: DWayne on November 06, 2011, 03:55 PM
I'd check Craig's list for a used Pfaff with dual feed.
Great sewing machine, never had any luck finding one in my area.
Walking foot is a great solution. I'll never sew again with out one
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Alrighty then.... last post for the night.
As mentioned in my last post, I now have a picture of how I apply the seam tape on a curved seam. It is fairly easy and I can't imagine it could cause any problems. (Fingers crossed).
Last but not least is a picture of the left sail taped up. As you can see, lighter colors are on top as they should be for the left sail.
Following my panel chart made it quite easy to place them in the right order and location.
Take a good look at this one, I took it from less than ten feet from the flow!
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