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I'm in the market for a new car (entry-level luxury) and I've been test driving cars for the past month including BMW, Audi, Infiniti, MB, and Acura. I'm down to choosing between the 2008 335xi and the new 2009 Audi A4 3.2L quattro. I can get either of these cars for roughly the same price. The BMW has a more sporty performance with increased HP, torque, etc. and the Audi has more space and I like the re-designed interior and exterior. If they come down to the same price, which one is a better buy? If I can get a significant deal on the 2008 A4, should I go that route instead and save a few thousand dollars? Is there a difference between the all-wheel drive systems during the winter for snowy drives here in Chicago? Interested to hear any opinions. Probably buying something in the next 2 weeks. Thanks!
Just go for the Audi
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If you are looking at it for the AWD then the Audi is the best. Quattro is the best out there for AWD. Granted the BMW may be sportier but its AWD is more 100% RWD til slip then starts bringing power up front. Oh and Audi has all kinds of differentials to shuffle the power around. BMW..not so much.
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You should go with the Audi, in addition to what the others have posted..it's got more room and has better fuel economy than the bmw..and if you can afford the difference in price between the 08 and 09 model you should definitely go with the 09 model
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Go with the BMW, it's much more reliable, has better performance and much better resale value when you decide to sell it. The problem with Audi is that they implement so many new untested changes on every new model, therefore their reliability suffers. The BMW has been making their inline 6 cyl. engines for over 30 years now and in every new model it was perfected even more. Their Xdrive is as good as Audi quattro. Check reliability rating for every new Audi model and you'll se they are really low. Do the same for BMW you'll see a much better number.
you should test drive the S4, it is a truer competitor to the 335xi than the A4.
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EuropeanStyle:you should test drive the S4, it is a truer competitor to the 335xi than the A4.that is exactly what I was going to say. I think the 2010 s4 will be a little bit more expensive though. I would go with the audi but I am a little biased since I own one. If you were going to get a 335xi coupe then I would say it is a no brainer get the BMW. But if you are looking at the sedan, I assume you are, then I would get an audi. the 2009 a4 is so sick looking. I have yet to drive one, but i hear its great. The awd on my 04 a4 is amazing when I lived in the mtns of Colorado I only got stuck once, it is a great snow tires. The only down side is maintenance can get expensive, but the more you can DIY the better, but if you are buying new then it probably will not be that big of a deal. If you get an a4 make sure you get the sport suspension, you dont want the stock 4x4 ride height, trust me. good luck either way you win
I would go with the audi because they vw products have upped thier quality so much the last few years. with the audi quattro truely is the best awd system out there it has been made since the start of rally cars. the 3.2L v6 also is very reliable and has an awsome exhaust note.
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I love Audis and I've always owned at least one Audi at any time, 7 of them in total,and now I'm driving 2003 Audi A4 quattro with 75k miles since new. My experience with my last '03 Audi has been very unpleasant. The car's been in shop at least 15 times for various related problem, most of them covered under warranty but still a major hassle.Just to name the few. All headlights blow out at least once a year and they're pain in the ass to replace. Dealer wants $100 bucks every time to replace each. Cluster went bad, the car wouldn't start at 22k miles, had to get it towed. I had to replace all 4 wheel bearings at the cost of about $500/piece at around 60k miles, speakers in the car failed several times, fixed under warranty. One day while I was traveling one of the ignition coils failed, I had to drive the car for about 25 miles running on 3 cylinders. Replaced all four just in case. Recently I got a letter from Audi saying that the T-belt and tensioner might by faulty causing it to fail pre-maturely therefore I should replace it immediately at the cost of $1000 out of pocket. Considering that the car has only 75k miles and considering the amount of money and time wasted dealing with the dealer I would have to say that lately Audi's reliability sucks. I know for the fact that any BMW 3-series will run for at least 100k miles before you have to touch it for any kind of repairs, so If I had to choose I would buy a BMW 3 series.Audi's from late 80's and early 90's with 5 cyl engines are the best. I owned several of them and some of them had over 250k miles and they were still running strong, if I could buy one of those brand new, I would never buy a different car in my life but I just don't trust new models at all. In addition, Audi has very bad reputation when it comes to customer service and satisfaction.
man thats a tough choice in my opinion. I love the audis awd system but the bmws is just as good. Nothing can beat that 3.0 twin turbo in the bmw...amazing engine. When i drove a bmw 335 i love the feel of the steering wheel. and it was weighted properly too. But when i sat in the audi i love the interior more than i did the bmw. but if your planning to keep your car for awhile, buy the bmw. If not both are great vehicles and u would be happy with iether of them.
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Get the BMW, you get service included for four years. Plus even if the Audi quattro system is superior to X-drive ( a big if ) it doesn't snow all year round. If you realy enjoy driving, there's only one choice, blau mit weiss.
If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
THE ONLY thing that makes me NOT like the audi as much is the lower HP. When I said the ONLY thing I meant it, that is the ONLY thing, I think it handles just as good as the BMW, never drove the 2008s but I have driven both the 2007 S4 and the 335. I definately think you would have more fun in the BMW though, the all wheel drive in my opinion takes away some of the FUN from the A4, but maybe you wont think so. Test drive them both, and see which one makes you heart beat the fastest and go with that
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I would lean toward the BMW. I like both cars a lot, but Audi scares me off with exactly what iduas4 posted above. The quattro system might be a "better" AWD, but I bet x-drive with some snow tires would get you through the winter just fine.
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I have an 2001 A6 2.7T Quattro with 120,000 miles. I live in the mountains and have 5 miles of gravel and dirt to get to my house and have never been stuck, even at spring breakup. The only thing I have replaced (other than normal maitenance items) was the alternator at 100K. So much for an Audi is unreliable. I've owned three Audi cars, loved all of them, and was never let down. Look at the Audi maintenence record for the last 10 years or so. It is better than BMW's, not worse.Get an Audi, if you want more horsepower, get a 2009 RS4 4.2. It'll make that BMW look like a slug. You'll give up the A4's great fuel economy though


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REXBURG, Idaho - Our United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award winner for this week decided back in ninth grade that she would get complete high school with a 4.0 GPA. With all the AP classes she's taking, she actually has a 4.05 GPA. It's that kind of determination that helped Madison High School senior Hayley Romney win the award.
Hayley is the concert master of the magnificent symphony orchestra at Madison. Playing violin in the orchestra has been a highlight of Hayley's High School experience.
"I really love doing orchestra - I've done it ever since middle school," Haley said. "I love music, it's one of my favorite things, so it's been great every year to participate in that, and I've been able to make some great friends too."
Just last weekend Hayley had the honor of playing in the All-Northwest Orchestra program in Portland, Oregon. She was one of the few selected out of six northwest states. Another high school highlight for Haley has been the Advanced Placement or AP classes.
"I've had some really tough classes like AP Biology and AP English, and it's nice to be in a high level class with other kids and to be able to learn really tough things that really stretch me and help me to work hard and just advance more, so that's been really great for me," Hayley said.
Hayley also feels strongly about human rights issues. She'd like to participate in efforts to end the genocide in Darfur and after college she wants to work at the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. She feels strongly that people need to know what happened. Even as Hayley looks to the future she looks back at the importance of her high school years and the lessons she's learned.
"It's a very important time in life - there's never any other time like it," Hayley said. "I'd just say work really hard because this determines where you're going to be in life and make lots of friends - there are so many great people in high school. Enjoy it as much as you can because it's great."

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It's off to 50th season of Nisswa Turtle Races
The Nisswa Turtle Races celebrate a milestone half-century mark in 2013.
The 50th annual season kicks off Wednesday, June 5, at the official turtle racing track downtown. Races start at 2 p.m. each Wednesday through Aug. 21. Registration begins at 1 p.m. Be sure to get there early because the event draws huge crowds.
Turtle vendors from Mounted Eagles, a non-profit therapeutic horsemanship program for people with disabilities, provide turtles to entrants who pay a nominal registration fee to enter the races. Awards are given for the grand champion race, resort race, tiny tots race, out of state race, local race and grandparents race.
Sporting Expo
The fifth annual Brainerd Lakes Area Outdoor Youth Expo will run from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Lakeshore Conservation Club on County Road 77, with parking at Ski Gull.
The event is free to the public.
The family-friendly events include duck and goose calling, bluebird and wood duck house building, trap shooting, .22 and black powder shooting, archery, dog training presentations, fishing stations, trapping station, DNR and youth programs and a BB gun gallery.
Learn more at LakeshoreGunClub.com or on Facebook at Brainerd Lakes Area Outdoor Youth Expo.
Nisswa Majestic
Pines Arts Fair
The Nisswa Majestic Pines Arts Fair will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 21-22, at the Pioneer Village in downtown Nisswa.
Established in 1974, the date of this annual event was moved from July to June to better suit the community needs. Artists from all around the Midwest will come to this show to display and sell their works.
It is free to the public to attend.
Freedom Day
Fourth of July festivities occur Tuesday and Wednesday, July 2-3, in Nisswa.
The Freedom Day celebration actually starts Tuesday, July 2, with fireworks at Grand View Lodge. The Freedom Day Parade starts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, and features floats traveling Main Street as crowds of spectators line both sides of the street.
Pre-parade activities start at 11 a.m. with crafters and market space fair at the Pioneer Village, Turtle races (1 p.m. registration, 2 p.m. race start), storytelling, Water Wars, chalk drawing contest, Paint Ball, bounce house, live music, kiddie parade and more.
After the parade, there will be live music in downtown.
The Nisswa Firecracker 10K, 5K and Kids Run will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 6, starting on Main Street and finishing at Nisswa Park. The event features a race through town, into the woods, and then a scenic tour next to Lower Cullen Lake.
Cruise into Nisswa
Three Lakes Car Show
This second annual event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Nisswa City Park. The event features a car show, car corral and swap meet. Along with the car show is a crafters and market space fair.
Brownie Cote
Lucky Me Run
Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert will host the second annual Brownie Cote Lucky Me Run at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, starting at Camp Lincoln.
The event includes a 7.5-mile run around Lake Hubert and a 5K run along the same course, which is Camp Lincoln Road, Nashway Road, Crow Wing County 137 and County Road 13.
Fall Festival and
Smokin' Hot BBQ
The 39th annual Nisswa Fall Festival is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, featuring the Smokin' Hot BBQ Challenge in Nisswa Square.
The eighth annual challenge features more than 1,000 pounds of barbecued ribs. Teams receive pork ribs, smoke them all day and then serve them to a panel of judges as well as the public. Awards go to the judges' choices and the public's choices.
Other fall festival events in downtown Nisswa include a Crafters and Market Space Fair, a moonwalk and haystack search for coins and toys for children, horse-drawn wagon rides around town, minnow races, a family pumpkin painting contest, music and food.


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I really like the packaging on this... it would look super cute setting out. That being said, Iit just didn't work for me... I think I have a tough chemestry to blend with because it smelled good in the tester... going on just the sample alone, it was sweet and fruity... like a highschool dance.3
After trying this scent a couple times from the JHAG discovery set, it didn't particularly stand out to me. It was fresher and fruitier than any of the others, but not particularly memorable. (I know now that that is because I'm impatient and greedy with testing scents, so I probably rarely-to-never gave this a proper chance on it's own and would likely add another layer or two of Lady Vengeance or Mad Madame.) I saw some great reviews though and finished up my sample with a proper solo-dousing and OOH YUM what a difference! I now own a full bottle and adore it, especially in warmer weather. It's a great way to wear rose in the summer. I would have never chosen this scent originally, but it's become a total addiction and I get tons of compliments on it. It's the perfect balance of fizzy-sweet and tart with just enough fresh rose vibes to smooth it out and add a little complexity. I find myself reaching for it more and more as the weather gets nicer, and I'm always delighted when that delicious rosy strawberry-litchi fizz sparkles through and wafts up to me from yesterday's clothes or scarf. Utterly youthful, fresh and charming. This is one of 6 Kurkdjian scents I own, I have a full-blown fragrance crush on him!5
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What These 10 Classic Parenting Phrases Really Mean
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We've all heard them. Those annoying phrases that our parents said to us growing up and now that we're parents ourselves, we've decided to inflict them our own kids. The reality is that the true meanings behind these messages that parents tell their kids are often not as straightforward as they appear to be. Following are the top 10 phrases that parents use on their kids, and what they really mean.


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I really like my sr22.
But I can't stand magazine disconnects. (if you want to know why and here all I have to say about them, look up my thread in the general automatic forum section about magazine disconnects)
I've been able to easily disable the mag disconnect on my bersa, that was simple and took about 2 minutes. But I have not been able to find and directions or advice on how to do this for my sr22.
I've been looking for a few months now and no dice.
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Re: Tipo 00 equivalent?
Premium "00" is Tipo 00.
You could also look in any of those supermarkets for "Pasta Flour" usually sold in 1lb equivalent bags.
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Re: Tipo 00 equivalent?
Thats why I mentioned the other flours!!! I do cook the gluten free way!!
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So could i use pasta flour for making the pizza dough
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I make 2 types of pasta. Fresh or Dried. For dried i use Semolina flour and for fresh i use "00" flour. I buy all the ingredients off www.italianwinesandfood.co.uk as they have all the genuine ingredients not available in the supermarkets. delivery took 3 days. worth it!
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If you're in the United States and can't find Tipo 00 locally, try finding King Arthur's Bread Flour. Many supermarket chains carry it. And my advice is to forget the pizza stone and instead get a Lodge cast iron pizza pan. It will be much more durable than a pizza stone.


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This bucket is so amazing!!! This'll definitely be what I go with when I have some more money!
Thanks for the great service, and product I totally recommend this kit ,Asok is great to work with hes very professional ,pleasure to be doing business with you. Also thanks for that extra piece . Very satisfied customer here
I would love to get one of these, eeh, so beautiful!
Got mine today! Asok, you are the man. Thanks for everything.
Now that I have it, do you guys know which visor will fit it best? It didn't come with one and just want to make sure to get one that fits this bucket. Thanks!
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Yep when I have them in stock. And seeing your bucket in the kitchen is making me hungry. Guess where I am off to?
Got my helmet today,looks amazing.Now just trying to debate on if I want to try and paint it or have another member do it.Thanks Asok.
wow is not even a word worth expressing how nice this cast is.
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Spring on the Shores of Big Bear Lake
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The Destination
Big Bear Lake is Southern California's premier four-season playground. Less than two hours from Los Angeles, this rustic mountain town features ponderosa pines in place of palm trees and pick-up trucks instead of convertibles, with visitors from around the region flocking here to hike the San Bernardino Mountains, fish and waterski on the alpine lake, and soak up the serenity of the backcountry.
The Digs
Courtesy of Big Bear Vacations, you'll get your choice of more than 100 two-bedroom cabins and homes around the area. Some of these fully equipped properties come with pool tables, game rooms, and spacious decks, while others make for cozy hideaways with wood-burning fireplaces and outdoor hot tubs. Awaken each day in your spacious abode and sip a cup of coffee while you make breakfast in the kitchen.
The Diversions
Guests who opt for the fishing package will want to make their way to Big Bear Lake Sporting Goods, situated on the south shore of the lake. They'll set you up with all the equipment you'll need—and give you a few pointers—to reel in rainbow trout, catfish, and crappie, among other species.
Before you set out to explore, drop into the Big Bear Discovery Center to learn a bit about the area. There is plenty of hiking to suit all fitness levels here, with the 2.4-mile Castle Rock Trail offering stunning views and a bit of elevation gain and the Cougar Crest Trail upping the ante to 5 miles. Mountain biking is hugely popular here too, with more than 100 miles of trails winding through the area.
At some point, find your way to the Big Bear Alpine Zoo. Situated in the mountains of the San Bernardino National Forest, the zoo serves as a rehabilitation center for orphaned and injured animals. There, you'll encounter a variety of wildlife, from bears and bobcats to owls and eagles—even an arctic fox.
If you're looking to indulge in a night on the town, begin with dinner at Peppercorn Grille, a casually upscale steakhouse and Italian restaurant that's popular with locals. Then, grab a lane at The Bowling Barn, featuring a sports bar, glow bowling, and computerized scoring.
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The 316 stainless steel sphere has a mirror-like finish, meets American Society for Testing and Materials International A493 specifications, is Grade 100, and has a precision tolerance. The 316 stainless steel grade provides better corrosion resistance than general-purpose 304 stainless steel, especially in marine environments, due to higher nickel content and the addition of molybdenum. An austenitic stainless steel, 316 is typically nonmagnetic and can be cold worked to increase its hardness and strength while maintaining most of its formability. The mirror-like finish provides a bright, reflective appearance.
Stainless steel is an iron alloy with resistance to staining and rusting in many environments where steel would typically degrade. The chemical composition of each grade creates a grain structure that falls into one of five classes: austenitic, duplex, ferritic, martensitic, and precipitation hardening. The austenitic class contains the most formable, weldable, and corrosion-resistant stainless steel grades, but they cannot be heat treated. The duplex class offers high resistance to pitting and chloride stress corrosion cracking. Duplex grades are heat treatable and roughly twice as strong as austenitic grades. The ferritic class contains moderately formable and corrosion-resistant grades compared to other stainless steel classes, but they cannot be heat treated. The martensitic class includes some of the hardest and strongest stainless steel grades that also offer mild corrosion resistance, high hardness, and good formability. Martensitic grades can be heat treated. The precipitation-hardening (PH) class can be heat treated after fabrication to achieve some of the highest hardness ratings in stainless steel.
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Incident with small plane at Tri-Cities airport reported
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. - UPDATE 2:21 p.m.: According to Melissa Thomas at Tri-Cities Regional, shortly before noon a small private aircraft doing training exercises ran off the runway and hit a nearby antenna array.
Two people were on board, but neither was injured. There was some damage to the aircraft and antenna array.
The runway was closed for two hours while the scene was cleared, causing some delays. The runway is operating normally now.
The aircraft, a Beechcraft Baron, was doing training exercises related to a simulated takeoff or simulated engine failure.
UPDATE 12:54 p.m.: We have more information now about the incident involving a small airplane at the Tri-Cities Regional Airport.
We spoke with the Sullivan County EMA director and learned a small plane appears to have gone off the runway. Sullivan County authorities are on the scene assisting airport authorities, but we are told it appears at this time there aren't any injuries.
We have a crew on the scene and will have more information as soon as we learn it.
We have checked the airport website and learned an Atlanta-bound flight that was to leave at 12:26 p.m. was the only flight listed as delayed.
The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office tells us there has been an incident involving a small plane at the Tri-Cities Regional Airport this morning.
They have not released details about the craft or confirmed if there were any injuries reported.
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On The Factor tonight, Michelle interviewed Rev. Walter Coleman, whose United Methodist Church in Chicago is harboring Elvira Arellano, a known illegal alien, as an act of civil disobedience against the enforcement of immigration laws. The boss sought a straight answer out of the Reverend, and he did his best to spin the questions.
Regarding his take on the illegal ID industry, he and other open borders advocates should educate themselves about illegal IDs and their role in 9-11. Immigration is a national security issue.
Ian will have a highlight reel from the rest of the show later tonight.
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Michelle filled in on The O'Reilly Factor tonight and talked about George Tenet, the CIA bumbling 9/11, and the DC Madam case with several guests, including David Frum, Megyn
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Quite literally, a protestant minister is not a priest.
Bad headline, there.
Other than that, this guy is a moonbat, of course.
Check out that pschotic's eyes, man. What?
The Machine on April 30, 2007 at 9:41 PM
I've come to the conclusion that moonbats like him, don't think. We should stop immigration raids? Why? So 20 million people breaking the law in this country, can be rewarded?
amerpundit on April 30, 2007 at 9:45 PM
That man should be stripped of any church credentials by his denomination. He has failed to promote Christian otrine: "Obey the authorities." But alas, especially in the mainline churches, disregard for the rule of law and doctrinal discipline is lacking – sure signs that the Lefties are now in charge.
Since these people are all one issue types, one dimensional, and one directional (South to the border)can we pose the question, if Mexicans/Central Americans should not have to conform to American laws, using the defense put out by the Left, how do they counsel American expats residing in other countries, to disobey their host countries, laws and work illegally, too?
Can we all tell Mexico to stuff it, and drive down and take over their neighborhoods and demonstrate against unfair, unjust Mexican immigration laws?
There must be millions of Americans residing right now overseas (not counting the military), working in all kinds of businesses/organizations. Just one problem, many of these countries have horrific jails which deter many from trying to dodge the l;aw.
naliaka on April 30, 2007 at 9:53 PM
conspiracy, harboring a fugitive, accessory, being an idiot…take your pick, he should be arrested.
windbag on April 30, 2007 at 10:00 PM
May God have Mercy on his Soul………….
PinkyBigglesworth on April 30, 2007 at 10:01 PM
I urge everyone to read the reasoned opinion of Illinois State Representative Susana Mendoza (a Mexican, coincidentally) on the ICE raid in her district, which netted 12 criminal arrests of illegal aliens selling forged IDs, and 10 more felony fugitives.
Then, if the mood strikes you, you can contact the representative and ask her why she is more concerned about defending illegal aliens actively engaged in criminal activity in her district than she is about defending the American citizens that live in the district.
Surely there must be some actual citizens in her district?
Jaibones on April 30, 2007 at 10:04 PM
This guy would give aid and comfort to a gang member illegal alien.
His 'values' are so out of whack its absurd.
He is a criminal and there is NO honor or family value in that.
Aid the illegal activities, for mostly out of marriage births so the system can support them?
Jesus did NOT support crime, mooching-sloth, anchor babies, aiding and abetting, all that this illegal mother represents.
Lets call for a census and they all have to go back to Mexico to be counted…will the pastor agree to that one?
p.s. Michelle, it's OK to interrupt these nitwits a little sooner.
Does anyone else think that the moonbat Methodist minister bears an uncanny resemblance to that jerkoff Hernandez that O'Reilly always has on?
Jaibones on April 30, 2007 at 10:06 PM
Part of the problem…., it's no wonder we can not defend this Nation.
PinkyBigglesworth on April 30, 2007 at 10:06 PM
That man should be stripped of any church credentials by his denomination.
naliaka on April 30, 2007 at 9:53 PM
He is in the mainstream of his denomination, the UMC (United Moonbat Church).
Jaibones on April 30, 2007 at 10:13 PM
PS Hawt.
Jaibones on April 30, 2007 at 10:22 PM
Thanks for the link. I am a member of the United Methodist Church, albeit a small town in Alabama, and this is news to me. None of the members of which I am aware would support this. Not sure that is mainstream, I hope it isn't.
tdau1997 on April 30, 2007 at 10:22 PM
That minister is seriously misguided. Involving himself and his church in a high profile defiance of the law is not exactly setting a good example. Yes, there is sympathy for woman and her child. The solution is for both of them to go back to where she is a legal citizen.
Michelle did another fine job in front of cables largest audience. I think the question is no longer if but when will she have her own program… Well done, great job!
Zorro on April 30, 2007 at 10:26 PM
Pastor or no pastor, that guy's a smug bloviating @sshole.
ReubenJCogburn on April 30, 2007 at 10:38 PM
Notice this is on May Day, the big world wide Communist Holiday. A lot of this Pro Illegal alien activity are being incited by Communists. Communism is anti border, believe in one world. Was watching one of the rally organizers doing his Communisitic speeches on John Gibson's show late this afternoon on Fox, he was ranting about corporations and all, the usual Communistic speech.
In most of the countries where these people are from they demonstrate in mass crowds, which looks like a lot of people but are not the majority, necessarily. The Press will love seeing that large crowd saying "See lots of people are for it" Yes lots of people who shouldn't be voting. (Did not say can't vote, because I bet they are cheating in that too).
All in all, this pro illegal alien as the so called guy in the religious uniform is preeching is just another leftwing, Communist issue. I wouldn't put past to be incited by people like Hugo Chavez and the Cuban Government.
StuLongIsland on April 30, 2007 at 10:39 PM
The problem with Elvira Arellano is not mostly with this cleric, but, as I have written about this particular woman, that ICE has agreed to make churches, mosques, and synagogues, de facto off-limits zones by constantly calling out this church in press statements and then not raiding it and seizing her. Ditto for Congress b/c it continues to refuse to criminalize religious leaders who help illegal aliens (as Tom Tancredo tried to do). The fact is, under US law, churches are not sanctuaries, but ICE has made them so, by refusing to seize and deport her.
Debbie Schlussel on April 30, 2007 at 10:46 PM
Since it's so horrible for illegal aliens to have children that are automatically US citizens, we should do something about it.
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.
The question is whether a person who is born to a person in the country illegally is 'subject to the jurisdiction' of the country.
Suppose that the wife of the Japanese ambassador gives birth to a child in Washington. The doctrine of diplomatic immunity that recognizes that she and her husband are not entirely subject to the jurisdiction of the United States should logically hold that her child is equally immunized from being a 'natural-born citizen' of the US under this language, her uterus acting as sort of an enclave of Japanese jurisdiction. Is it that much of a stretch to say that a person who evaded the jurisdiction of the country in being here might thereby exempt any child born here in the process?
The Monster on April 30, 2007 at 10:48 PM
Pastor or no pastor, that guy's a smug bloviating @sshole.
ReubenJCogburn on April 30, 2007 at 10:38 PM
And he claims to represent God. I wonder what God will have to say about this…
infidel4life on April 30, 2007 at 10:50 PM
Is there any difference between criminal alien children going into foster care and criminal thieves children going into foster care when either one goes to jail or is deported?
I don't think so.
That the Pastor can't answer is more proof that without evoking an emotional response, illegal immigration is just… illegal.
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.
The question is whether a person who is born to a person in the country illegally is 'subject to the jurisdiction' of the country.
The Monster on April 30, 2007 at 10:48 PM
That's always been my position and those of others–ie., that the person born to an illegal is not subject to the jurisdiction.
However, unfortunately, the courts have held otherwise (ie., against us). There needs to be a new challenge and a significant number of conservative Justices who will agree with our position. And since the man appointing them, supports amnesty and an illegal alien labor supply, that ain't gonna happen.
But ya never know.
Debbie Schlussel on April 30, 2007 at 11:25 PM
Michelle has SO arrived as a host. It's nice to see the boss relaxed and having fun sitting in the captain's seat. "Engage"!
Mojave Mark on April 30, 2007 at 11:38 PM
That man should be stripped of any church credentials by his denomination
The UMC? I don't think so. They've got increasingly lefty in the past 20 years or so, which is why I withdrew my membership in that particular denomination. They'll probably heap praise and kudos on his head at the next district conference.
Bob's Kid on April 30, 2007 at 11:44 PM
Heh, that was a fun interview. The look on Malkin's face was great, it read "Yeah OK, great, hardworking people, don't split up their families, raids bad, ICE evil, heard this all before in every other immigration debate I've ever seen, uh huh, yeah, now how 'bout answering the question I asked about illegal immigrant gang member deportation five minutes ago…"
Bad Candy on April 30, 2007 at 11:55 PM
He is in the mainstream of his denomination, the UMC (United Moonbat Church).
Jaibones on April 30, 2007 at 10:13 PM
I was raised in the Methodist church, but left it in the past five years or so. They have slipped too far to the left and their interpretation of the scriptures is suspect to me. Give me a church that preaches the Bible any day.
Mallard T. Drake on April 30, 2007 at 11:59 PM
He is in the mainstream of his denomination, the UMC (United Moonbat Church).
Jaibones on April 30, 2007 at 10:13 PM
I wouldn't say he's in the mainstream, then again I'm in a more conservative area. He's definitely on the left wing, and so far the Methodist Church has maintained that homosexual acts are sinful. But I understand your point. We have some Christians in our denomination of which I will not question their faith, but I do not believe that they have a strong root in the fundamentals of the Christian Faith.
Keljeck on May 1, 2007 at 12:01 AM
defacto sanctuary nation
Great description of our current state of affairs. Outrage anyone?
voiceofreason on May 1, 2007 at 12:18 AM
I watched the whole show, and am not patient enough to watch this highlight reel… Did you include Mike Baker's crack about the teleportation machine? It actually followed Frum's important point about the fact that such a device would be necessary for Tenet's claim about his conversation with Perle were to be true. Anyway, it was interesting to see Baker outside of Red Eye, where he is a surprisingly quick whit (not that he wouldn't be, but about half the guests aren't as quick as Gutfeld, Levy, and Schultz, but when Baker is on, it seems like he belongs)
RightWinged on May 1, 2007 at 12:26 AM
Mallard T. Drake on April 30, 2007 at 11:59 PM
Keljeck on May 1, 2007 at 12:01 AM
There were many protestant denominations that sprang from the "holiness movement" that was spearheaded by John Wesley in the 18th century. Although most people associate Wesley with the numerous Methodist denominations, their were many other groups, including the pentecostal/charismatic churches (spawned at the beginning of the 20th century), that ultimately find their roots in Wesley. I find it ironic that of all of these churches that came out of the "holiness movement", the UMC has (perhaps) "strayed" from Wesley's original teachings and doctrine MORE than all the rest.
So are my observations accurate?
Go ahead. Tell me that I'm wrong.
(BTW, is their ANY group of Christians participating here on HotAir that I have not yet offended?)
CyberCipher on May 1, 2007 at 12:45 AM
their(sic) — should be there
My bad. My spelling is atrocious (as usual).
CyberCipher on May 1, 2007 at 12:46 AM
Stolen from Thomas Sowell and slightly modified:
Calling an Illegal Alien an undocumented worker, is like calling a Crack Dealer an undocumented pharmacist.
LegendHasIt on May 1, 2007 at 12:53 AM
CyberCipher on May 1, 2007 at 12:45 AM
How about Mormons?
csdeven on May 1, 2007 at 12:59 AM
For The Monster and Debbie Schluessel.
Also, the Supreme Court has never decided and it's entirely up to the Congress. It will never change, regardless of which party is in power. Both are courting the most powerful minority constituency.
Entelechy on May 1, 2007 at 1:00 AM
So are my observations accurate?
Go ahead. Tell me that I'm wrong.
CyberCipher on May 1, 2007 at 12:45 AM
My reference was to the Evangelical Covenant Church, which has it's roots in the Lutheran Church. According to this chart, The Covenant Church was part of the Lutheran Reformation, which differed from the Angelican Reformation. The Methodist Church and the Holiness Movement came from the Angelican Reformation.
BTW, I was told that the Covenant Church is one of the few, if only, demoninations to originate in the United States.
Mallard T. Drake on May 1, 2007 at 1:22 AM
So are my observations accurate?
Go ahead. Tell me that I'm wrong.
Your observations are absolutely correct. The United Methodist Church came out of the Weslyan movement, but has largely strayed past that. In fact, we had a United Methodist Pastor come to one of my classes and say that Hell doesn't exist. Wesley would have most likely disapproved of that. Wesley once said that he did not fear that the people called Methodists would cease to exist, but that they would end up becoming a dead sect. With the form of religion without the power. Clearly in my opinion that is largely what has happened to the United Methodist Church. Talk to the average Methodist, or even a Methodist pastor about the steps the original Methodists took in their spiritual lives and they would probably balk at it. I'm lucky to have had a Methodist pastor who actually read Wesley and agreed with him.
The name Methodist was originally an insult the group later adopted. It refered to how there was a method to their spiritual lives. Every day they'd wake up, pray, do this, do that. It was highly fixed.
I would not say that the Pentecostal or Charismatic churces are Holiness per se, but they do branch off from that movement.
How about Mormons?
The Mormons do not owe their start to any branch of Christianity. It basically started that Joseph Smith started praying to God and God came telling him that all current forms are corrupt. He rejected the religious movements of his day and found no source in them. Mormons are Mormons.
Keljeck on May 1, 2007 at 1:43 AM
(BTW, is their ANY group of Christians participating here on HotAir that I have not yet offended?)
CyberCipher on May 1, 2007 at 12:45 AM
How about Mormons?
csdeven on May 1, 2007 at 1:59 AM
is this woman bathing in the baptismal?
Can a church's tax-exempt status be revoked if they become politically involved?
Black Adam on May 1, 2007 at 8:55 AM
The UMC was out there using the Virginia Tech massacre, calling for more gun control on April 17th, before the bodies had even cooled.
SicSemperTyrannus on May 1, 2007 at 9:24 AM
Once again Michelle did an outstanding job filling in for O"Reilly. She brought that pastor (or whatever he is) to his knees and I don't mean he was praying or, if he was praying, he was praying that his segment on the show would end quickly.
O'Reilly thinks he is so smart but if he is he had better watch out or Michelle will have his show. And she should!
I'm starting a 'Michelle instead of O'Reilly' movement and hope all of you Michelle fans will join in.
OBX Pete on May 1, 2007 at 9:44 AM
Am I missing something?
What's this about it being not wanting to separate the family from the mother? No one is forcing the family to stay here.
flipflopper on May 1, 2007 at 9:55 AM
Dear friends, I'll clarify, the horrible man should be stripped, ejected out of the denomination, a traditional tar and feathering would not be inappropriate, but knowing what has become of the UMC, it's unlikely. Still, there are conservative UMC congregations that remain, but as seen in such denominations as the Presbyterians, the Lefties who go right for the levers of power,when threatened, hunker down in trench warfare, so the decent people, after trying to reform, and lacking a big enough crowbar with which to pry the Lefties out, usually leave.
The UMC in Alexandria, VA was and may still be in the habit of renting out its sanctuary to Muslims for their regular Friday worship. That spoke volumes about how seriously that church governing board took their belief in the God of the Trinity.
This is a callous, cold-blooded Leftie stunt and the media and Left operators should not be permitted to wreck our laws, laws have worked just fine for centuries for people coming in from all countries all over the world.
naliaka on May 1, 2007 at 10:04 AM
I'm starting a 'Michelle instead of O'Reilly' movement and hope all of you Michelle fans will join in.
As much as I admire Michelle's work, I would hesitate to wish for her to have her own show, much less take over from O'Reilly.
Now, this is only judging from a distance, as I cannot say I've had the pleasure of meeting Mrs Malkin. But from everything I have read, and everything she has blogged, about the effect of what noteriety she has already on her personal life — the threats against her, her family, and having to relocate and transfer her children to other schools — it seems that these difficulties would only get worse. She also appears to thrive on a certain accessiblity, whether at conventions like CPAC, or other such events, and of not being part of the "celebrity" class.
I make these observations, less out of presumption, then out of genuine sympathy for the situation in which she occasionally finds herself, as well as for her loved ones. It is also tempered by a genuine wish for her continued success in all her endeavors.
It would appear that, in staying her present course, she has found the proper balance, in having a place in the public square, and still being able to maintain a decent family life. Why screw that up just for the risk of being overexposed?
But hey, that's just me.
manwithblackhat on May 1, 2007 at 10:06 AM
Various Methodists: no offense taken, it seems, and none was intended. As with so many things, it seems like the UMC has some regional flavors. Southern Methodists, like southerners in general, clearly seem to have held on to common sense, Christianity, and tradition much better than your brethren up here in my neck of the Chicago.
Here, the Methodist church did backflips to try and placate a minister who was conducting gay marriages on the north side of Chicago. Happily, they ultimately defrocked him, but it was about a 50 – 50 split. That's the direction that church is going. As for illegal immigrants, the church hierarchy is unified in their open borders mentality, but then, so is the Catholic Church.
They are also pro-abortion up here, believe it or not. Schism.
Jaibones on May 1, 2007 at 10:06 AM
Hebrews 13:17
17Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.
Guess the good pastor forgot about this little tidbit in the bible (and a few others). Christ was quite adamant about following the governing leaders. Kind of the render unto Ceasar what is Ceasar's. The audacity of these pastors is amazing. Christ submitted himself before the law, these pastors think they know more than Christ knew. They serve their own ego's…not as servants of God.
right2bright on May 1, 2007 at 10:42 AM
I think that church has put themselves between a rock and a hard place on this issue. On the one hand, it would "seem" like the right thing to do since as far as has been told, she is not a criminal per say and is a threat to no one. And since the boy is an American citizen, it would take a pretty heartless bastard to condone the seperation of a youngster from his mother, or to condone sending the boy back to the hell hole of Mexico with his mother.
That said, I wish the various churches of today would attack the murder of the innocent unborn with the zeal that this one is attacking immigration law with by doing what they are doing.
Legally, I believe that the only thing keeping the authorities from simply going in after her is the media spectacle that would be created if they did so.
God help us when we have to debate whether or not to seperate a son from his mother or send them both back to a hell hole of a Country, while at the same time we as a Nation bend over and capitulate to the so called "religion of peace" while their "preachers" openly call for the murder of anyone who stands opposed to Islam, right here on our own shores…
we are indeed filthy sinners, justly deserving of God's wrath and displeasure.
NRA4Freedom on May 1, 2007 at 10:48 AM
Notice that the pastor in the video clip can't even seem to look at the camera! He's a tool, and he knows it. Furthermore, he looks to me to be tired and troubled. If only he could know that he'll be defrocked.
flutejpl on May 1, 2007 at 11:04 AM
For The Monster and Debbie Schluessel.
Also, the Supreme Court has never decided and it's entirely up to the Congress. It will never change, regardless of which party is in power. Both are courting the most powerful minority constituency.
Entelechy on May 1, 2007 at 1:00 AM
The S. Ct. hasn't decided. But other courts have. And it's never been the decision we want. But, in time, that could change–with the right judges and justices. Don't look for Bush to appoint those, though.
Debbie Schlussel on May 1, 2007 at 12:11 PM
The Nazarenes started out as methodists but split off in the early Twentieth century because the methodists started acting squirrely.
The split occured in the US.
I'm a Jewish born Nazarene by the way-so I'm baised.lol
Oh-and the United Church of Christ-"Rev" Barry Lynns' denomination-makes the United Methodists look like Missouri Synod Lutherans in comparision.
annoyinglittletwerp on May 1, 2007 at 12:20 PM
think that church has put themselves between a rock and a hard place on this issue. On the one hand, it would "seem" like the right thing to do since as far as has been told, she is not a criminal per say and is a threat to no one. And since the boy is an American citizen, it would take a pretty heartless bastard to condone the seperation of a youngster from his mother, or to condone sending the boy back to the hell hole of Mexico with his mother.
NRA4Freedom on May 1, 2007 at 10:48 AM
You stated the situation as put forth to the public, the woman is not a criminal per se. Well, yes she is, having purposely entered another sovereign nation illegally, and once there, refusing to abide by the laws when confronted with her willful transgression. To have a baby in that country in order to try to take advantage of the country's laws is a cruel manipulation of her own child's future happiness. If she has a kid, then she's using him as a tool to get herself what she wants – or worse, to push a hostile political movement onto another's country's citizens. Pretty callous. The church activities here have more to do with enabling (aiding and abetting) wrong than any "justice."
Here's some extra to think about:
Mexico's GDP and GNP and infant mortalities and schooling ratios, childhood vaccinations rates, household income, maternal mortality rates, and a host of other standard indicators of quality of life are waaaay, waaaaaay better than most African countries. When was the last time anyone heard of a famine in any Mexican state, and saw heart-wrenching photos of emaciated Mexicans?
naliaka on May 1, 2007 at 12:29 PM
Michelle looked great, and performed host duties admirably.
O'Reilly has competition, and she will do well when, not if, she gets her own show. IMHO.
tormod on May 1, 2007 at 12:53 PM
Many Americans have never seen abject poverty so selected images of Mexico can seem jarring and provide lots of sympathy points that are used by the Left to excuse people sneaking in over the border. How does Mexico compare with other countries?
Mexico: per capita GDP 2005 data = $6,397
Ranked 98th worldwide infant mortality = 21.69 deaths/1000 live births (USA for comparison is ranked 36th with 6.63 deaths/per 1000 live births)
Mexico is ranked by the World Bank as an "Upper Middle Income Country."
Compare Mexico's GDP of $6,397
El Salvador's $2,301
Guatemala: $2,157
a group of African countries:
Guinea:$421 (inf. mort: 91.82/1000)
Gambia: $281 (inf. mort: 73.48/1000)
Guniea-Bissau: $176 (inf. mort: 108.72/1000)
Ghana: $403 (infant mort: 49.90/1000)
Nigeria: $594 (70.49/1000)
Cape Verde: $1,947 (infant mort: 49.14/1000)
South Africa:$4,507 (62.18/1000)
Angola: $1,309 (192.50/1000 – the world's worst)
How about India, that booming call-center economy:
GNP: $626 with an infant mortality rate of 57.92/1000)
Seems plain that Mexico ought to be opening its borders to the world's poor.
Data figures are available at Geography IQ -World Atlas -Rankings Infant Mortality (www.geographyiq.com)
Also United Nations Statistics Division – Demographic and Socia/ Statistics (via – http://www.unstats.un.org)
and also Country classifications at http://www.worldbank.org
naliaka on May 1, 2007 at 1:10 PM
is this woman bathing in the baptismal?
There's not a baptismal – Methodists sprinkle.
Jaibones on May 1, 2007 at 10:06 AM
My parents belong to the UMC in rural North Carolina, they're still fairly conservative. In Atlanta, the UMC is much as you describe. When my church singles group hosted a debate on abortion, the pro side was presented by a UMC minister.
Quisp on May 1, 2007 at 3:04 PM
annoyinglittletwerp on May 1, 2007 at 12:20 PM
Good point. The UCC is on the cutting edge of several idiotic positions, along with the Episcopal Church, which is enduring a possible split right now. But the left edge of the UMC is right there with them ideologically.
Jaibones on May 1, 2007 at 3:05 PM
naliaka, I meant criminal per say as in a drunk driver, murderer, whatever as well as being here illegally. If she just came here illegally, it is a mistomener, if she was deported and came back, I believe it then becomes a felony.
Again, I stand by my observation, God help us that we have to discuss this while a satan based religion is again being shoved upon the ignorant world, promoted and defended by liberal minds, in the name of "tolerance". How blind we all must be.
NRA4Freedom on May 1, 2007 at 6:03 PM
The Machine had my thought too: I looked immeadiately at his face, eyes and demenor and said 1)he drinks, and 2)how shameful to admit you are a Pastor supposedly teaching Scripture. Looser. Big time.
Michele is doing a good job on the factor. Nice of Bill to bring her along like he does. But hey–how about that KP?
sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss she is HOTer every time I see her! She'll be a biggie too and maybe, just maybe a convert:o)
auspatriotman on May 1, 2007 at 9:27 PM
The "Separation of children and families" talking point is clever and innovative, but a crock of you-know-what!
How often do we hear bleeding hearts say the following when a rapist, a robber, an embezzler, or a murderer is arrested and sentenced to incarceration, thus separating him and his wife and children, and other family members? "Oh, it is just awful that the children will be separated from their family members!"
When you break a serious law, a law which helps maintain order, economic stability, prosperity, and safety and security as illegal immigration does, it is right and just that the law breakers be dealt with. If families are separated, it is the fault of the criminal, not the fault of the people of the United States, and not the fault of law enforcement.
Don't do the crime if you can't do the time, and think about your children before you break the law and put US citizens in danger.
William2006 on May 2, 2007 at 5:32 AM


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As Congressman John Garamendi seeks his second term representing Yolo County, he faces a wide range of issues throughout the election year.
The ongoing drought could very well be the biggest among them. On Wednesday, Garamendi, a Democrat, and Congressman Doug LaMalfa, a Republican from Richvale, unveiled legislation that would authorize construction of the Sites Reservoir in Colusa County.
It calls for accelerating an existing federal feasibility study to authorize construction in a valley near Maxwell. The congressmen hope ground can be broken by 2015.
The bill would not guarantee federal funding for the reservoir, which the lawmakers say will cost between $2 billion and $3 billion, although they said some federal money could be available later. Likely sources of money are local water districts that will benefit from the reservoir and a state bond that is being negotiated for the November ballot.
As Garamendi awaits what Congress decides to do with the measure, he has pushed for a drought bill to be passed, similar to one passed at the state level. The drought is a subject that has been brought up at town halls throughout the sprawling district, which goes from Woodland to Orland to Clearlake to Fairfield.
He also dedicated a districtwide telephone town hall earlier in March to the drought.
"As tough as (the drought's) going to be, it's an opportunity to provide California with the long-term water supplies it needs," Garamendi said.
Storage is a significant part of fixing the drought picture for Garamendi, as seen through the Sites Reservoir measure.
"Normally we like to kick Southern California around, but there is a lesson that all of us should take from Southern California. Twenty-five years ago they had 300,000 acre-feet of storage south of the Tehachapi Mountains. Today they have 3 million acre-feet of storage," and the reservoirs are full, Garamendi said Wednesday.
Another thing Southern California is doing is building desalinization plants but Garamendi sees recycling sanitation water as a more effective alternative.
Garamendi also encouraged water conservation immediately this year and into the future. "Conservation is everybody's responsibility," he said during the telephone town hall.
Besides water, Garamendi also faces the implementation of the Affordable Care Act this year, legislation that he voted for in 2010 - two days after he was first sworn in. He was representing a district closer to the Bay Area before redistricting.
Health care could affect congressional races throughout the country, depending on voters' opinions on Obamacare.
Even during the drought telephone town hall, health care was an issue that was brought up by a few constituents.
A small business owner was concerned since his rates rose as a result of Obamacare and argued "it did not improve the quality of health care."
Garamendi responded that 12 million people have insurance that did not before and for people and business owners to shop around for a policy. He did admit though that "there has never been a perfect law" and will need "change as time passes."
Depending whether the House of Representatives decides to vote on immigration reform this year, that also could be a potential issue. It was a subject that was brought up during Garamendi's town hall at Woodland Community College in February.
"The Republican Party in Congress doesn't know what they want to do," Garamendi said.
He added that House Speaker John Boehner wants reform but may not bring it to the floor.
"The general thinking of why he is not willing to do that is he'll lose his job as speaker," Garamendi said. "He's abandoning his caucus, dancing with Democrats, which is a very sinful thing to do."
He suggested breaking the immigration bill into individual pieces, including the issues with the border, ag, labor, high-tech and a path to citizenship.
"And then, each of the pieces become a whole, assuming they pass the Senate and the president signs it," Garamendi said. "This takes a large amount of trust because you get Democratic votes for dealing with the status of the 10 to 12 million people that are illegal and you'll get some GOP votes."
But Garamendi noted, the trust isn't there yet and reelection for Boehner, along with many other representatives, could be part of that and other things Congress may address this year.
Garamendi laid out the foundational messages of his campaign during a kickoff in late February: strengthening the middle class and creating ladders of opportunity for all Americans. Garamendi's economic agenda includes Make It In America policies, equal pay for equal work, protecting Social Security and Medicare, guaranteed paid sick and parental leave, affordable college education, and the need to stop the Bay Delta Conservation Plan and save the Delta.
"In the coming months, voters in the 3rd Congressional District will face a clear choice on who they want to represent them in Congress. My life's work has been focused on shaping an economy where good jobs are created and pathways to the middle class are built for all Californians willing to work hard and play by the rules," Garamendi said in a statement.
California state Assemblyman Dan Logue, R-Loma Rica, is also running in the 3rd District. The primary election is June 3.
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How 'sustainable' are Palo Alto's new top priorities?
Original post made by Diana Diamond, Palo Alto Online blogger, on Feb 27, 2007
A priority list brings order out of could-be chaos and organizes what we must do first. It's not a "should do" or "wanna do" list, but a "must do."
Council members met in early February to come up a new priority list, and concluded the four things to tackle are:
* Preparedness for emergencies and disasters.
* Climate protection (global warming) and ways to control greenhouse gases.
* Gaining support for and planning the construction of a new police building and an expanded Mitchell Park library and community center.
* A "sustainable budget," including ways to find $3 million a year for infrastructure repairs.
All are noble in concept, especially climate protection and emergency preparedness. Of course, global warming is not a local issue, hence the name, but, I agree, we can do our part to help cut down carbon dioxide, methane and other gases. Emergency preparedness is important; the city should always be prepared for earthquakes and other emergencies.
The third priority, building community support for two bond measures both expected to be on the June 2008 ballot, will be more of a challenge. One bond measure probably will call for a new 49,600 square-foot police facility on Park Boulevard. near the North County Courthouse. The council has already authorized more than $1 million for a study of initial design, environmental review and cost estimates -- and it still needs to figure out how much the building ultimately will cost.
Last June a Blue-Ribbon Task Force recommended a $38 to $44 million price tag including land, but I expect if the size remains the same, the price will go up to at least $50 to $55 million, given increasing construction and land costs.
This week the city's Architectural Review Board learned that a 100-year-old oak tree stands in the way of the new police facility. As a result, there are two architectural layouts -- with and without the tree. How ironic for a city named "tall tree."
By the way, the oak will soon be given an ultrasound to check its health. I had one a month ago -- they are painless, tree.
As to the library remodeling and expansion, I've heard a possible $50 million price tag, bringing the combined bond-measures total to $100 million-plus. Whether residents will approve all these tax dollars is the big question. Indeed, that's a challenge for the council.
Priority four is a "sustainable budget." I am not sure what "sustainable" means, since the council in recent years has always had to find ways to solve deficit issues. "Sustainable land use" almost was made a priority. I guess the council likes that s-word, borrowed from the environmental/green movement. Can it be adapted to a different kind of green, as in $$$?
In reviewing the list, I have to ask, are these the most important issues facing our community? Or are they simply the ones the council feels are easiest to discuss and feel good about. Two of the priorities are politically correct issues without immediate solutions or measurable goals and accomplishments. I suspect "feel good" is the primary motivation.
Yes, it's easier for the council to agree on "Let's be green" and for the mayor to come up with a 10,000-steps-a-day challenge to the community because there are no downsides to such ideas. It's easier to kick the can of hard decisions forward to the next council.
Palo Alto is facing more pressing problems. What's being done to speed up road repairs? We are some $28 million and five years behind. We've had two -- or was it three -- council-appointed committees look at getting more retail in our community. The net result are committee reports. We need more retail downtown, particularly along Alma Street, which is beginning to look like a modern-day ghost town of empty buildings.
An effort to get auto dealers to locate along 101 has crashed. We had a "Shop Palo Alto" campaign that wilted. Are there ways for the city to use its influence and power to get a major grocery in town so residents don't go to neighboring communities to do their main shopping?
Congress this year refused to fund a Joint Powers Authority request for a continued study of the San Francisquito Creek. The project needs annual Congressional approval not only for the study but also for putting the Army Corps of Engineers to work. While some fund juggling this year may keep the project alive, does the council or the JPA have a back-up plan if the feds don't come through in the next couple of years? What is this city going to do to help prevent the creek from flooding in Palo Alto? The global-warming threat of bigger storms in the Bay Area (and resulting creek overflows) is a real local climate-control issue.
Will there be ways for the council to convince the city employee unions that enough is enough? Can city officials find better methods to control the escalating costs of health and retirement benefits?
Are there ways to use Fire Department personnel more efficiently, since typically in this area, only 3 percent of their time is spent fighting fires?
And my perennial question: Can the council cut the budget so that it can spend the money on other necessities, or even fund part of a new library?
The council makes decisions on millions of dollars each year. The city's general fund is $128 million in 2006-07, the enterprise fund has $257 million in expenditures and the capital fund is $52.6 million, some of which comes from the other two funds. Palo Alto spends a lot of money -- much more than its neighbors. In a recent blog talking about the Edgewood Shopping Center, Paul Losch, a Palo Alto resident, said, "As much as I value the character of Palo Alto, I think we all need to seriously ask ourselves what our stewardship of the city really is all about. 'Hold fast to that which is good' is not the same as 'Hold fast to that which was good.' In some ways, the more things stay the same, the more they will change for the worse."
Well said -- and it applies to most Palo Alto issues. I think the council can be a good steward and make real progress -- if it wants to. We just have to prioritize better, more realistically and with less focus on political correctness -- and then act on those priorities.
a resident of Charleston Meadows
on Feb 27, 2007 at 3:25 pm
Regarding one of your comments:
"Are there ways for the city to use its influence and power to get a major grocery in town so residents don't go to neighboring communities to do their main shopping?"
A major grocery chain will never move to Palo Alto because of a number of reasons. first of all, the ridiculous 20000 square foot rule in PA, which attempts to even the playing field for all grocery stores (which is ridiculous in itself, what ever happened to free market competition). No major chain will agree to open a shoe-box type store--look at the Midtown Safeway--cramped aisles, limited selection, no room at the checkout counters etc.
Second is the fact that if a larger grocery store was okayed in Palo Alto you can be sure that some neighbors and NIMBYists will be out yelling and screaming about too much, too much traffic etc. Look at Alma Plaza--first the store being planned was too large, then it was too small--do you think any national chain will sit around waiting for the City Council to make a decision (which they will never do--how many years has Alma Plaza dragged on? How many years do you think Edgewood Plaza will be dragged on for).
Forget about any major chains in PA, we will have to make due with boutique grocery stores that charge higher prices and cater to a small percentage of the population--plan on doing your everyday grocery shopping in our neighborhood cities for years to come.
a resident of Charleston Gardens
on Feb 27, 2007 at 10:50 pm
I agree with "shop in MV". There were about 35 people tha didn't want a big grocery store in Alma Plaza and that was enough to kill it. Of course the city council, developers didn't want that land to be used by an out of town co.. So a local developer bought it for housing and max profit to him, them... We need a bus that goes thru South Palo Alto and goes to the San Antonia/ElCamino area in Mt.View. It could loop around every hour or two and cut down on auto traffic. The issue of a single new police building has a lot of problems/issues. Why would such a building have to cost $1000 per sq ft. ? Why not use the existing police bldg for many of the things like storage, local policing issues for the downtown area, etc.. Having a single location for the police has many problems as would having a single fire station for the entire city. A big disaster/flooding of the Oregon Expressway underpass would isolate the policee to western area of Palo Alto. A single police station is a single target for terrorists not that it is likley in Palo Alto. What is the cost of the land in that location? $10million, 20 million?? The city disposed of a large parcel in that area, east of Alma for something like $500,000 recemtly.
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Feb 28, 2007 at 1:41 pm
Two of the Council's priorities conflict with each another: preparedness for emergency and disaster conflicts with the desire to have a huge, impressive police station.
This push for centralization of vital functions is an approach that's 20 years out-of-date. Maybe more. Since that concept was born, we've had Alexander Graham Bell and the Internet.
a resident of Midtown
on Feb 28, 2007 at 2:19 pm
Out of the four priorities, the first three range from unnecessary to counterproductive, while the fourth one (sustainable budget) is a general principle, not a specific priority.
I would suggest as priorities:
1. Fix the roads.
2. Flood control.
3. Stop the home robberies.
4. Become more retail-friendly.
a resident of Midtown
on Feb 28, 2007 at 4:38 pm
Palo Alto is too busy being wonderful to be prsctical.
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on Feb 28, 2007 at 7:56 pm
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Resident of Midtown:
You certainly have simplified, condensed and clarified the four priorities in this town, and you are right. I may have a different third priority, but that we can debate, and that can be fun.
As to "shop in MV's" comment about grocery stores, I have been told that the 20,000-square-foot limit is a myth --the city has no such limitations. But I also think a number of people in town (who don't want neighborhood traffic that a grocery store would bring) have used that perception to convince the council that we ALL want small grocery stores. I, for one, would love a decent grocery store that does not double the price of canned goods and that offers a wide selection of groceries.
a resident of Charleston Meadows
on Mar 1, 2007 at 8:15 am
I also agree with the bulk of Resident of Midtowns priorities. If only the City Council would develop some courage and address these issues.
As for the grocery store myth--a myth it may be, but it has been used successfully to prevent large grocery stores in town--after all JJ&F must be protected at all costs.
Not just grocery stores, but most any retail will always be opposed by a small group of naysayers in this city who use the "too much traffic" argument to block retail development in PA and by doing so cut our tax base.
a resident of Midtown
on Mar 1, 2007 at 11:29 pm
Remember the Top 5? In 2004 - 2005 the city's Top 5 priorities were:
- city finances
- infrastructure (the CityWorks program)
- affordable housing
- land-use planning (including the zoning ordinance)
- alternative transportation/traffic calming
Did we solve all those problems? Or does the city council just come up with new priorities every couple of years?
Maybe the first priority should be "accountability."
a resident of Midtown
on Mar 2, 2007 at 10:49 am
More on the "Top 5"
Fall 2004 City Pages headline: "Council Makes Strides in Addressing Top 5 Priorities."
Frank Benest wrote, "As City Manager, I'm pleased to report the recent accomplishments of the City Council on the Top 5 . priorities."
Some examples:
- "... a Shop Palo Alto campaign was launched." How much additional sales tax revenue resulted from this campaign?
- "the Dine Out campaign has been well received." How do you measure - in dollars - "well received"?
- Council has "maintained . . . major infrastructure projects."
- "Public Works Staff and the Storm Drain Blue Ribbon Committee have developed recommendations for the Finance Committee." Since 1989, the year of the last big flood, all we have are recommendations.
- ".. . upgrades at the Mitchell Park Library and Community Center are in the works." What does that mean? Were they planning the bond issue back in 2004?
It doesn't seem to matter what priorities the council comes up with when there's no accountability.
a resident of Midtown
on Mar 7, 2007 at 6:43 pm
I don't see how the City can develop a sustainable budget without developing a better tax base. It concerns me that we are converting many retail and hotel sites to housing. It also is disconcerting that Palo Alto mostly has stores that appeal only to those with high incomes. I would love to have just one store in town that had a nice selection of goods at a reasonable price (Kohls, Costco, Target, JCPenney, Sears, Mervyns). The closest I can come to that now is Macys, but for kids clothes I just can't see paying those prices. I drive to Mountain View to do most of my shopping these days, and I know I am not alone. I don't think I will ever be able to shop mostly in Palo Alto, because it just feels overpriced. Gee that's what a lot of people say about the housing.
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Mar 7, 2007 at 11:03 pm
Pat gets right to the essence of the problem. The council may be setting unrealistic, counterproductive or even ridiculous goals and priorities, but it doesn't matter what priorities they say they have if there is no follow-through, and no penalty for failure to do so.
As Pat points out, we've had a lot of high-minded rhetoric and even some ambitions to fix the obvious problems in the city over the years...but nothing has happened in virtually every instance.
They might as well set fighting global warming as a priority. At least no one really expects them to make a difference there.
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Business Approach to Government
Original post made by Steve, another community, on Oct 28, 2010
All three of these are successful executives who have direct and hands on experience in how to manage a dynamic and large business. These skills are exactly what we need right now in Washington. I have been CFO for both private and public companies over the last decade and know what it takes to figure out what cuts need to be made – It is hard and takes determination. I am confident that they will take the time to figure what programs should be eliminated and will push to get expenses ROLLED BACK to align with our revenues. They will push to have funded programs not forever be part of the budget as they are today, but rather reviewed on a regular basis to ensure the program is still accomplishing its goals and that it is still worth funding given the current economic and political situation. That is how the most successful companies are managed – it is called "bottoms up" budgeting.
We must reverse the idea that spending should be independent of revenue. While I understand that some of program cuts that they will suggest will be painful, we must do it and do it now. We have completely lost sight that the money we are spending is borrowed. We all understand what too much debt can do to companies and our households – our country and California are no different – we just haven't felt the impact yet. We all know there are too many programs that just don't make sense anymore – maybe they did at one point, but not in today's environment, given our current economic position.
Finally like great business people, they will focus on incentives and programs that will create the environment which will grow our country's revenues allowing us to both judiciously increase our spending, but also begin paying down the national debt.
These concepts are a fundamental premise of managing the financials of a household, a company and must become the way we manage our state and country.
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a resident of another community
on Oct 28, 2010 at 12:29 pm
You're summing up my sentiments exactly. Tired of government creating a mess, then borrowing money (stimulus) to get out of the mess. Jerry McNerney is the problem and when you hear him talk, you can see that he would change nothing about the past 4 years and sees nothing different for the next 4.
a resident of Alamo
on Oct 28, 2010 at 8:26 pm
The "business approach to government" was the rationale used to elect our current governor. I'm voting outside my (republican) party and voting for Brown - I think he is the better choice.
Fiorina has my enthusiastic vote, however. Harmer also has my vote, but I'm voting AGAINST McNerny rather than FOR Harmer - my expectations around him are pretty low.
a resident of another community
on Oct 29, 2010 at 7:01 am
Dear Dolores,
Global governments are not businesses or can they be operated as businesses because they have no commercial or profit interests in their operations. With that said, governments can service their citizens with operations and fiscal performance that match citizens' needs, will and interests.
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14th Annual Regional Juried High School Art Exhibition
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Nikolette Bodai, The Warmth Within Me, oil pastel, South Glens Falls High School.
One hundred works from nearly ninety area high school art students will be exhibited as part of The Hyde Collection's Fourteenth Annual Regional Juried High School Exhibition from Sunday, May 1 through Sunday, May 22, 2005. The exhibition, sponsored by Tribune Media Services, is an exciting showcase of talent and creativity by art students in grades 9-12 from southern Essex, Warren, Washington, and northern Saratoga Counties. This unique show affords students the opportunity to go through the preparation, submission, and jurying process that is crucial to both artistic and professional development.
Approximately 900 works were submitted by twenty school districts. The selected works, including drawings, paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and electronic media will be featured in the Museum's Charles R. Wood Gallery. This year's five Best in Show winners are: Nikolett Bodai, The Warmth Within Me, oil pastel, South Glens Falls High School; Patrick Cooney, Studying Chairs, scratchboard, South Glens Falls High School; Shannon Mulshine, City Eyes, micron pen and graphite pencil, Queensbury High School; Christina Stromberg, Texture, acrylic paint, Bolton High School; and Christy Williams, Mirror, oil, Saratoga Springs High School. The jurors were: Karene Tarquin Faul, Professor of Art and Chairperson of the Art Department at The College of Saint Rose; David Miller, Tuthill Professor of Studio Art and Director of Schick Art Gallery at Skidmore College, and Frank Vurraro, a local artist and long time Art Instructor & District Director of Art Education for the Niskayuna Central Schools.
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Winter still here and thought I might use my bellows to sugar dust ( powdered it myself) my bees as an emergancy feed through top and bottom entrance , pros, cons . Thank you . Brian
Winter still here and thought I might use my bellows to sugar dust ( powdered it myself) my bees as an emergancy feed through top and bottom entrance , pros, cons . Thank you . Brian
Pros, none.
Cons -- won't do them much, if any, good since they will simply groom it off and it will fall to the bottom of the hive.
Feed dry sugar on top of the bars or the inner cover, where it will absorb water from the heated cluster and form syrup on the surface. The bees will then take up the syrup (not the dry sugar) as food.
If there is significant empty comb in the hive and it's warm enough to open and remove frames, filling the empty comb with 2:1 syrup on one side (you usually can't get it in both) and putting the comb back in the hive next to the cluster works well.
Thank you Peter
Wonder if the starch in powder sugar makes it a poor feed for bees?
Try living life with the attitude it's not about what you want to do but what you should do!
If you made it yourself, you probably don't have starch to worry about. In the long run, it sounds like a lot of work for the amount that will end up accessible to the bees. I wonder if you're just better off dropping it on top of the frames and using the bellows later in the year for the mites. I doubt it will hurt but I'd weigh it against any other method that might be more effective. Won't hurt to try I suppose.
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Yes powdered it with coffee grinder and just thought that the dust would settle every where and the bee condensation would make it wet, I doubt it can hurt also. Thanks for the replys.
I suspect the bees will be happier with the sugar in a mass on top of the frames rather than scattered throughout the hive.


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Uncharted 3 Performing Arts
This thread is basically my idea of trying to find people's creativity. The other day, one of my friends in Sapporo, Japan sent a picture of her brother and herself pretending to shoot each other with M9's and sniper rifles. I... was on the floor laughing at weird they were being.
So if you have any songs, poems, dances anything which you think is Uncharted related then why not post it here c:
You could always post it on YouTube but that's never as fun :3
And chances are I won't write anything because on the rare occasion that I do write a song it has nothing to do with Uncharted.
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AND he Quickbooms? **bleep**
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The U.S. EPA has launched a "rigorous and comprehensive" assessment of the effects of hexavalent chromium (also known as chromium-6) on human health. The announcement comes in light of a report released Tuesday that found that tap water from 31 of 35 U.S. cities tested contains chromium-6, popularized by the 2000 movie Erin Brockovich, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit advocacy group.
The EPA's assessment will appear in its Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) database by early summer 2011. The last IRIS review of chromium-6 was completed in 1998.
In September the EPA released a draft of its review of the compound and currently is gathering public comment through Dec. 29.
"EPA will carefully review the conclusions and consider all relevant information, including the Environmental Working Group's study, to determine if a new standard needs to be set," the EPA said in a statement released Tuesday.
Treatment methods such as coagulation/filtration, ion exchange, reverse osmosis, and lime softening have been proven to reduce total chromium to below 0.1 milligrams per liter or 100 parts per billion (ppb), the maximum contaminant level goals (MCLG) for total chromium set by the U.S. EPA.
Yet the media blitz by EWG has thrust into the spotlight a compound that, as recently as March, had not been viewed as an immediate threat in drinking water. As part of its latest six-year review of drinking water standards in March 2010, EPA determined that the limit remained acceptable. Although the agency has determined that chromium-6 may cause cancer if inhaled, drinking water suppliers have not been required to test for the compound.
"Water utilities currently monitor for total chromium, of which hexavalent chromium is a sub-species," said David LaFrance, executive director for the American Water Works Association. "There is nearly universal compliance with the existing standard, which is good news for tap water consumers."
Odorless and tasteless, chromium is an inorganic metallic element that is found naturally in rocks, plants, and soil.
High concentrations of chromium-6 typically occur in industrial areas such as steel and pulp mills, since both chromium-3 and -6 are used for chrome plating, dyes and pigments, leather, and wood preservation. In those areas where its occurrence is greater, the compounds usually are released via leakage, poor storage, or improper disposal.
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Starting with Ashley Wagner reporting on herself, via Twitter:
I got my legs under me today..wasn't my best practice but its a good thing I made myself do a full run-through!
Starting with Ashley Wagner reporting on herself, via Twitter:
I got my legs under me today..wasn't my best practice but its a good thing I made myself do a full run-through!
Article with some pictures of Miki, Akiko and Yu-na
On Miki's 3lutz/3loop
According to these articles,
- Miki landed 3lutz/3loop back to back
- Yu-Na showed absolute stability
- Nobunari landed 4-3-3
- Daisuke landed quad
- Akiko was doing well
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Somebody uploaded one of Nobu's 4-3-3 attempts! That quad was just !
Saw Asahi TV report today.
Oda looked perfect during practice. Yuna looked stable & Miki looked good. Almost no coverage of Akiko -- she was mentioned but they didn't show her jumps, etc.
Nice pictures, Yu Na, Akiko, and Miki look so skinny in their practice clothes. It's amazing that they are so strong while being so tiny
Another clip with Nobu:
It contains the same 4-3-3 as in the previous clip, another 4-3-3 with even more perfect landing and just enormous 3A-3T-3L! Look at the distance of that 3A - it covered the entire lenght of the huge camera pit in the background!
OTOH, I'm a bit afraid that the pressure might be too much for Nobu... Akiko and Daisuke might be in more comfortable position being in the shadow and relatively unbothered by the media. They can just concentrate on doing their best.
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Great practice today. I am happy to be in Japan again! Sir Lysacek is my next door neighbor. Harajuku tomorrow with Ksenia!
about 2 hours ago from web
Go Nobu and Akiko, my fantasy team needs you!