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Paul Ryan Hits the Trail
Ryan: More Powerful Than Romney
In pressuring Mitt Romney into choosing Paul Ryan, the far right has pulled off a coup. As in, coup d'état.Think about this for a second. In the primaries Romney faced a series of more right-wing challengers: Rick Perry, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, Michele Bachmann, Herman Cain.
What Mitt Just Bought
Mitt Romney finally found a way to fire up the base—the other guy's base. One needn't venture beyond these pages to encounter gleeful liberal depictions of Romney's new running mate, Paul Ryan, as an unhinged Randian plutocrat whose plans to kill Medicare (among other mustache-twirling villainies) will make him a "juicy target" for Obama and the Democrats this fall.
Be Afraid, Seniors
It's hard to tell who's happiest now that House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan is joining the Republican ticket. Conservatives love him as one of their own, while Democrats see him as making their job a whole lot easier. For months, Democrats have been calling the budget plan that Ryan authored "the Romney-Ryan plan," and now it's official.
Murdoch Gets His Man
It would be too much to say that Rupert Murdoch pushed Paul Ryan onto the Republican presidential ticket. But he certainly gave the conservative congressman a strong nudge.The media mogul used a combination of private persuasion, newspaper crusading, and Twitter talk to urge Mitt Romney's campaign to shake things up.
Double the Pomade
Every political campaign relies on visual shorthand and tried-and-true symbolism to help communicate its message. And so, against the backdrop of the retired battleship USS Wisconsin, supporters waited for Mitt Romney to introduce his vice-presidential running mate: U.
Defense Hawks, Rejoice!
With the Republican Party's foreign-policy establishment at odds over central questions on national security, the selection of Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney's choice for vice president tilts the ticket closer to the neoconservatives on key questions about America's role in the world and the size of the military.
A Stunning, Terrible Choice
Paul Ryan? Really? It's a stunning choice. A terrible one too. By making it, Mitt Romney tells America that he is not his own man and hasn't even the remotest fleeting desire to be his own man. He is owned by the right wing. Did I write a couple of weeks ago that Romney was insecure? Well—Q.
Romney's Smart Pick
Mitt Romney's choice of Rep. Paul Ryan to be his running mate will make this election campaign dramatically better. Rather than the grammar-school, nanny-nanny-boo-boo politics we have been subjected to by both sides over the past month or so, now the discussion will immediately turn to Ryan's budget plan.
Ryan's Extreme Abortion Views
By now, you surely know, if you didn't already, that Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney's vice-presidential pick, wants to privatize Social Security and turn Medicare into a voucher system. You might have read that, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, his economic plan "calls for radical policy changes that would result in a massive transfer of resources from the broad majority of Americans to the nation's wealthiest individuals.
The Plutocrat Ticket
In selecting Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney has doubled-down on the one thing he has never flip-flopped on: economic elitism. Romney, born to wealth, has selected Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan, who was also born to wealth. As the former University of Oklahoma football coach, Barry Switzer, once said of someone else: both these guys were born on third and thought they hit a triple.
Romney's Bold Gamble
Let's hope they asked him to spell "potato." For those either too young to remember or too normal to be obsessed with politics, today is not the first time a wealthy guy with a big family and trouble with "the vision thing" chose as his running mate someone young, telegenic, and conservative in order to please those wacky right wingers he never deigned to understand.
What's Right and Wrong in the Ryan Plan
Or as we will now learn to call it, the "Romney plan for a stronger middle class".Paul Ryan is right that the growth in Medicare costs represents a large problem for the future and must sooner or later be dealt with.
Romney's Empathy-Free Veep
Mitt Romney started off this campaign cycle as a noblesse oblige candidate. The son of a rich man, and a rich man in his own right, he faced something of a challenge running as a Republican. Really rich people can win elections in the U.
Mitt Plays to His Right
Mitt Romney is playing to his right by naming Paul Ryan as his running mate, instantly transforming the election into a debate over the Wisconsin congressman's divisive budget-slashing plan.Based on a report from NBC confirmed by other news organizations, Romney will introduce the Wisconsin congressman as his vice-presidential pick in Norfolk on Saturday morning.
Don't Forget About Medicaid
My brother-in-law Vincent sits with me as I finish this piece. He is intellectually disabled and has been repeatedly hospitalized, most recently last week. As someone who relies on Medicare, he will be deeply affected by the outcome of this election.
Nuns Gun for Paul Ryan
Sister Simone Campbell says she is on a mission to protect the poor—from Rep. Paul Ryan.This summer, the outspoken Catholic nun led a bus tour across the country called "Nuns on the Bus," protesting the Wisconsin congressman's proposed federal budget plan, which she says would slash funds for social programs for low-income people.
Paul Ryan's Bow-Hunting Bullseye
In American history, bow hunting has not always been as closely correlated with sex appeal as it is today. Fortunately for Paul Ryan, the swimming-pool-eyed vice-presidential candidate and expert marksman, his sport of choice is basically synonymous with rugged, panting, anti-authoritarian teen virility right now.
Ryan Helps Romney Raise $7.4M
The money keeps rolling in. The announcement of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) as Mitt Romney's running mate is proving to be a financial windfall for the GOP presidential hopeful. Campaign spokeswoman Andrea Saul announced on Twitter Tuesday that the new Romney–Ryan ticket has already raised $7.
Ryan's Phony Deficit Plan
By picking Paul Ryan as his running mate, Mitt Romney has doubled down on a public-relations strategy of phony deficit reduction. Despite what you may have heard to the contrary, Republicans' caterwauling about deficits and debt is eyewash to gull the public into believing they are serious fiscal stewards.
Ryan Budget Battle Begins
Even before Mitt Romney tapped Rep. Paul Ryan to be his running mate Saturday, the congressman's aggressive, often controversial budget plans had made him a lightning rod in congressional races across the country.Now that he's on the ticket with Romney, Ryan and his trail of budget blueprints will play an outsize role in races down the ballot and across the country.
Is Ryan a Ticking Time Bomb?
We have learned, in the three short days since Paul Ryan was catapulted into the national spotlight, that he skins and butchers animals to make his own Polish sausage (courtesy of The New York Times). That he is "pretty low-maintenance" (as his wife, Janna, tells People).
Romney Just Lost the Jewish Vote
Maybe Mitt Romney should have saved the airfare. Sure, July's Israel trip helped him with his Jewish donors and perhaps with some Christian evangelicals. But if it bought him any good will among Jewish voters, he's just given it back—and then some—by selecting Rep.
Poll: Ryan Pick Deeply Unpopular
Will Mitt Romney regret choosing Paul Ryan as his running mate? The announcement that the Wisconsin congressman will join the Republican ticket as vice president garnered one of the least positive reactions in history, a new USA Today/Gallup poll reports.
Is Ryan the Right Choice?
For Ryan1. "The Ryan Choice," by The Wall Street Journal "In choosing the 42-year-old, Mr. Romney has embraced the GOP's reform wing and made it more likely that the election debate will be as substantial as America's current problems," said The Wall Street Journal's editorial pages in the wake of Romney's announcement.
Ryan's Budget Needs Beef
The addition of Paul Ryan to the Republican ticket for the 2012 presidential election has been hailed by many as a welcome turn in the campaign away from vacuous mudslinging and toward a more substantive debate about pressing issues.
Paul Ryan's Hard-Body Plan
New vice presidential hopeful Paul Ryan has been called many things—a dangerous extremist, the future of the Republican Party, a mistake, a risk—but one thing nearly everyone can agree on is that he's quite serious. That seriousness extends beyond cutting government spending.
Mrs. Ryan Is a Natural
For a newcomer to the national stage, Janna Christine Little Ryan comes across as remarkably poised and confident, with a winning smile and a fashionably windswept look—in short, what's known in the business as a natural.And no wonder; politics were in her DNA long before she met and married Rep.
How Would Ryan Affect Women?
AbortionRep. Paul Ryan is on record saying that he believes life begins at conception. He opposes "partial-birth" abortions and has a 100 percent rating from the National Right to Life Committee. Ryan, a staunch Roman Catholic, also believes abortion should be illegal even in cases of rape and incest.
How Obama Will Cash In on Ryan
Never pick a man with a plan—at least not Paul Ryan's kind of plan.After every quadrennial vice-presidential audition, another cautionary guideline emerges. A spectacular example: post–Sarah Palin, any potential choice will be tested for minimum passable competence in foreign policy.
More Ryan Reactions
7 Great Reads on Paul Ryan
Read up on the Wisconsin congressman, from last week's definitive "New Yorker" profile to a revealing interview with Ezra Klein.
7 Fun Facts About Paul Ryan
From noodling a whole mess of catfish to head-banging to Led Zeppelin, Wisconsin's Paul Ryan is more than a number-crunching policy wonk. Here are seven things you likely didn't know about the Congressman and Ayn Rand devotee.
Oops! Romney Introduces Ryan as President
Mitt Romney introduced Paul Ryan as 'the next President of the United States' this morning—and promised to uphold Medicare, which Ryan's budget gutted.
Paul Ryan's High School Yearbook Pics
Mitt Romney's new running mate was voted 'biggest brown-noser' by his senior-year classmates.


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-EXPORT_SYMBOL_GPL(print_context_stack); +EXPORT_SYMBOL(print_context_stack);
And yes, they actually use it from their MODULE_LICENSE("CDDL"); module.
Oracle offering DTrace for Linux
Posted Feb 23, 2012 12:40 UTC (Thu) by rich0 (guest, #55509) [Link]
Posted Feb 23, 2012 13:18 UTC (Thu) by nevets (subscriber, #11875) [Link]
Is a clear attempt to circumvent the GPL. I don't know the CDDL license but just posting their modified source is not enough to satisfy the GPL license. You must also allow those that you distribute the code to, the same rights that you have with the code. Free to modify themselves, and they too must follow the rules as well.
Needing the print_context_stack makes their module a derived work. Not something that was ported straight from Sun OS.
Posted Feb 23, 2012 17:17 UTC (Thu) by mjg59 (subscriber, #23239) [Link]
Posted Feb 23, 2012 17:38 UTC (Thu) by nevets (subscriber, #11875) [Link]
Posted Feb 23, 2012 17:52 UTC (Thu) by kvh (guest, #83085) [Link]
As soon as we realized that in later kernels print_context_stack was exported as GPL-only rather than the non-GPL-only we had chosen, we changed our code to match that, and we moved the part of the DTrace code that uses it GPL as well. This is evidenced in the source code drop for 0.2 that will be placed on oss.oracle.com very soon.
Posted Feb 24, 2012 2:47 UTC (Fri) by clump (subscriber, #27801) [Link]
Posted Feb 24, 2012 3:29 UTC (Fri) by nevets (subscriber, #11875) [Link]
Posted Feb 24, 2012 19:56 UTC (Fri) by clump (subscriber, #27801) [Link]
Posted Feb 24, 2012 7:03 UTC (Fri) by lkundrak (subscriber, #43452) [Link]
Sorry for not using the version that will be released "very soon" :) Thanks for the oss.oracle.com pointer though; I've been comparing the SRPMs. Seems like I did compare 2.6.32-201.0.1.el5uek to Red Hat's 2.6.32, where they seem to have backported the print_context_stack() independently. Certainly my fault, let me apologize.
Having recompared against 2.6.32-200.19.1.el6uek, on top of which was it based according to the change log, the following seems to have been exported:
Now -- I don't get this; using symbols that are GPL-only from a non-GPL module is wrong, while using ones that have not been exported at all is fine?
Posted Feb 23, 2012 17:07 UTC (Thu) by robert_s (subscriber, #42402) [Link]
Marking symbols non-GPL is effectively the kernel developers saying "we don't consider this symbol as an internal core function of the kernel" and as such a module using just those symbols would not be considered a derived work. i.e. "we won't sue over use of these symbols"
Posted Feb 23, 2012 17:15 UTC (Thu) by khim (subscriber, #9252) [Link]
Actually it's the other way around: if symbol is declared EXPORT_SYMBOL_GPL then it means that linux developers believe it's impossible to use it without making module derived work of Linux kernel because it's hook to such an intimate part of it.
It's still perfectly possible to create module which is derived work of Linux kernel and which only uses EXPORT_SYMBOL hooks.
Posted Feb 23, 2012 17:11 UTC (Thu) by lambda (subscriber, #40735) [Link]
Oracle is not the copyright holder on the kernel; they hold copyright on some parts, but not others. Each developer or company holds the copyrights to the portions which they contributed.
The GPL does not allow someone downstream to link and distribute modules to the GPLed software unless that code is also available under the GPL. However, as an exception, kernel developers have granted the ability for non-GPLed kernel modules to link against the kernel, as long as they only use certain symbols that are exported via EXPORT_SYMBOL instead of EXPORT_SYMBOL_GPL. Anyone can apply the GPL to their own work, and then grant additional freedoms beyond what the GPL grants, and that is what the kernel developers (and copyright holders) have done whenever they apply EXPORT_SYMBOL to an interface.
However, someone else cannot come along, and grant themselves additional freedoms. I can't take a piece of GPLed software, and add a few declarations saying "this interface is OK for non GPLed software to link against," and then add my own proprietary code to the software and distribute it. I do not own the copyright, so I cannot grant myself the additional freedom to do this.
That is what Oracle seems to be doing here; they seem to be trying to grant themselves additional freedom beyond what the GPL license of the kernel grants. And I can imagine that some kernel developers might wind up being fairly unhappy about that.
Posted Feb 23, 2012 17:32 UTC (Thu) by khim (subscriber, #9252) [Link]
However, as an exception, kernel developers have granted the ability for non-GPLed kernel modules to link against the kernel, as long as they only use certain symbols that are exported via EXPORT_SYMBOL instead of EXPORT_SYMBOL_GPL.
Citation needed™. And it's needed really badly because historicaly Linux developers had the opposite POV. It's hard to interpret the infamous Linus's
If an author claims your work is derivative, you should step very very lightly. And I claim that binary-only kernel modules ARE derivative "by default", by virtue of having no meaning without the kernel.
except as "if you lawyer believes your work is not derivative and if you are ready defend this POV in court, then maybe, just maybe your work is indeed not a derivative and thus can be non-GPL licensed".
However, someone else cannot come along, and grant themselves additional freedoms.
Yes, they can. This is just a marker. But yes, what Oracle did is a clarion call: they took symbol which was marked with "no way in hell can you use it without creating derived work" symbol and removed this mark. Their lawyers should be prepared to defend removal of said mark quite seriously.
And I can imagine that some kernel developers might wind up being fairly unhappy about that.
Not necessarily. If it can be shown that DTrace indeed uses this hook in way which does not imply intimate knowledge of kernel internals then this will be strong signal that this symbol was marked as EXPORT_SYMBOL_GPL by mistake.
Posted Feb 23, 2012 19:28 UTC (Thu) by lambda (subscriber, #40735) [Link]
Sorry, you are right. I got the sense backwards in terms of which one is more explicit. EXPORT_SYMBOL is not explicit about what it is declaring; using it, you may or may not be creating a derived work. EXPORT_SYMBOL_GPL is a way of documenting "if you use this interface, you are clearly mucking about in the internals of the kernel and thus are clearly creating a derived work." The only explicit disclaimer is that any interface exported to user space is disclaimed from creating a derived work for purposes of the GPL.
That doesn't really change my point about the intent of changing an interface from EXPORT_SYMBOL to EXPORT_SYMBOL_GPL; that change says "I know that the kernel developers have said that what I'm doing will create a derived work, but I am going to do that anyhow, and I am not releasing my module under the GPL." That does not automatically mean that what they are doing is a copyright violation; but it shows that they are aware that there are kernel developers who believe that use of that interface constitutes creating a derived work, and they are proceeding anyhow.
Posted Feb 24, 2012 0:51 UTC (Fri) by mathstuf (subscriber, #69389) [Link]
Posted Feb 24, 2012 13:49 UTC (Fri) by vonbrand (subscriber, #4458) [Link]
AFAIU, there are three cases here:
Posted Feb 24, 2012 21:14 UTC (Fri) by mathstuf (subscriber, #69389) [Link]
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I've read about that. Didn't consider it a "health alert," but you're right. Blueberries are well-known as a "superfood" for their antioxident properties -- if you're buying a box of cereal thinking you're getting blueberries, you're being mislead and you're NOT getting the good nutrients in blueberries.
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A Double agent only appears when doing Level 3 Clue scrolls. He says "I expect you to die!" when he appears. His appearance is nearly identical to Uri.
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Level 3 emote clues all around the world. Outside the wilderness double agents have a combat level of 140.
Strengths and weaknessesEdit
He uses only melee in combat, and he can deal moderate damage and with consistent accuracy, and he also has good defence, especially against melee and ranged. He is weak to Air spells, so bringing air runes and a magic weapon (the Polypore staff is very effective) and quickly stunning him will prevent him from being able to reach the player. It is also a good idea to turn on the Protect from Melee prayer immediately before fighting him to reduce his damage output.
Even though he is wearing nothing but robes, his defence against Ranged and Melee is extremely high, and it will be difficult to land many hits unless high levelled weapons are used. Shield abilities and ring of recoil could be used, but tend to be very long and food-intensive. Magic is highly recommended, so bringing the strongest staff or wand available and using a strong air spell such as Air Surge or Gale Barrage will make short work of him.
Tips for killingEdit
As soon as he appears, use Impact with your mage weapon or Polypore staff equipped. If that fails, try to bind or freeze him. Before landing the killing blow, you may wish to follow the clue scroll's directions; that way, when you kill the Double Agent, you won't have to use the emote again to summon him. On the other hand, it may still be a better idea to wait until after he's dead if the clue requires you to wear ranged or melee equipment, as they may subtract from your magic offence, and you will need every bit of accuracy when facing him.
Item Quantity Rarity GE Market Price Bones 1 Always 88 Spin ticket 1 Uncommon Not sold
- If a player has auto retaliate turned on, they will occasionally run northwards after killing a double agent, the reason for this is not yet known.
- The double agent's cry of "I expect you to die!" is a reference to the 007 film Goldfinger, in which Bond asks "Do you expect me to talk?", to which Goldfinger's reply is "No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die!" A similar reference is made when talking with 50% Luke, except the player says "I expect you to die!"
- When the Double agent was first released, it was possible for players to do the same emote, multiple times, resulting in a mass of Uris spawning.
- If the Double Agent is killed while you are wearing the equipment you are instructed to wear for the clue, Uri will immediately appear after the Double Agent dies.
- If another player attempts to attack the Double Agent, a message will appear: "It's not after you..."
- Only one double agent can be summoned per player in the same location at the same time.
- It is possible to obtain a spin ticket by killing the double agent. This also applies to other clue scroll monsters such as the Saradomin wizard.
- The Double Agent, along with the Guthix Wizard, Saradomin Wizard, and Zamorak Wizard were some of the NPCs to not receive a lifepoint and damage increase with the Evolution of Combat until a hidden update on 4 December 2012. This was an oversight by Jagex and was fixed due to complaints on the forums.
- The Double Agent's stats were slightly reduced with the release of Wilderness Warbands, making him easier to kill.


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What style of cloth diapering should I go with?
How many diapers do I need?
One-sized vs.two-sized vs. sized, what do I need to know?
What type of closure should I go with?
What are the differences between the different fabrics?
What is your return policy?
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Prefolds |
A rectangular diaper with 2-4 layers think of an absorbant fabric (usually cotton) with a center strip that is 6-8 layers thick that when folded around baby provides additional cloth to the "wet zone." We carry a variety of sizes by Little-Lions. For covers, we carry Mother-ease Air Flow Covers and Rikki Wraps and Thirsties Duo Wraps. We also carry Thirsties Duo Hemp Prefolds which do not have a thicker middle but are designed for quicker drying. |
This is the cheapest form of cloth diapering and the "tried and true" method. Combine with a Snappis fastener and a diaper cover and you have a waterproof diaper solution. They are very durable and are workhorse diapers (as long as they are Diaper Service Quality -DSQ) Prefolds also are versitile as they can double as burp rags and around the house clean up rags. (I hear they even make great car washing shams) Covers can be used across multiple diaper changes. Dries quick in laundry. Also, a "modern" way of using these is to simply tri-fold them and lay them in a compatible cover and skip the folding all-together. (this works with the Rikki Wraps but is not recommended with the Air Flow Covers) |
Multiple pieces (fastener and covers) make this method a little more complicated and less convenient than some of the other methods. Not very Daycare friendly. |
Fitteds |
A step up from the prefolds, this is a diaper molded into the traditional shape of a diaper but is only the absorbant fabric. Usually snaps closed. We carry Mother-ease "One Size" and "Sandy's" fitted diapers. For covers, we carry Mother-ease Air Flow Covers and Rikki Wraps and Thirsties Duo Wraps. | This method is more convenient than the prefolds as the diaper is already formed to the appropriate shape, no folding required. Since a diaper cover is required it makes it unlikely that messes will escape both the fitted diaper and the cover and produces a leak-free diapering system. Covers can be used across multiple diaper changes. Dries quick in laundry. |
Since a diaper cover is required, it is again a multi-piece diapering system it is also a little more complicated than some of the other methods out there. This also can be one of the more expensive methods if you have to buy a stash of fitted diapers for each size. (We carry a one-size and two-size variety) |
Pockets |
A waterproof material for the outside of the diaper sewn to a stay-dry material that touches baby's skin with an opening where an absorbant insert is placed. We carry Rocky Mountain Diapers in Super Yummy prints, Wahmies One Size Pocket Diapers, Snap-EZ Eco Pocket Diapers, DryBees Night Time Fleece Pocket Diapers, DryBees Lacies and Thirsties Duo Diapers. |
This method is one of the most practical methods of modern cloth diapering. These are great for grandparents, daycare, and babysitters as the diaper goes on just like a disposable but with hooks, velcro, or snaps. Drying is also quick since the absorbant part of the diaper is separated during laundry. You can also customized how absorbant you want the diaper (like for overnight) by adding additional absorbant inserts. These are definately my favorite and when paired with a "one size" style, they are the preferred diaper in my own stash. | My husband says the only thing he dislikes about these diapers is that you have to pull the insert out prior to placing the used diaper in the pail or wet bag. The exception is the Thirsties Duo Diaper since there is an opeing at both ends, the insert comes out in the wash cycle. |
All-In-Twos (AI2s) |
A waterproof material for the outside forms a cover over an insert (the trifolded prefolds with a diaper cover would be considered an AI2). Some have a snap to keep an absorbant liner in place. We carry SoftBums PerfectFit diapers. We also now carry Thirsties Duo Hemp inserts which can lay in a Thirsties Duo Wrap (or another brand cover). |
This method is great because you can reuse the cover (as long as it is not soiled) and just switch out the insert. Drying is quick since the absorbant part of the diaper is a separate piece. | I will have to get back with you all on some Cons for this method ;) |
All-In-Ones (AIOs) |
Similar to the pocket diaper except the absorbant inner is sewn in. There are no separate pieces to this diaper, all are sewn together. We carry DryBees AIO Hybrids (the hybrid part is that there is a pocket to add an insert for extra absorbancy although it is not required) |
The ultimate in convenient easy cloth diapering. Simply put on baby and then when used, put in pail or wet bag. No inserts to stuff, no folding, no bunching etc. These are great for grandparents, daycare, babysitters and are completely Daddy-Proof! With the hybrid version I carry it is nice because the absorbancy can still be customized for those heavy wetters or for overnight usage. | These do take a long time to dry and do require you to purchase a stash for each size needed. (Tip: I recommend turning the diaper inside out when putting it into the dryer from the washer to speed dry time) |
Q: How many diapers do I need?
A: Newborns and young babies need to be changed more often (10-12 times a day). We recommend 12 diapers for every use day. If you want to do laundry every other day for example, you would need approximately 24 diapers (though I recommend 30 so that you have extra incase you don't get to laundry right away). Once babies get a little older, you are typically changing their diapers 8-10 times a day so can go with less. If you are using covers, we recommend at least 3-4 per day of wipeable kinds for newborns and at least 4 covers per day in each size above that. (For lined covers, you will likely need closer to 5-6 per day for the newborn stage and 3-4 per day for after that)
A: The one sized diapers are really a one-size for most. Typically the size ranges from 8-30 lbs. However, we try to carry an assortment of one-size diapers that have a larger range. The ranges of our one-size diapers are as follows:
SoftBums 6-35lbs (our favorite one-size since they are actually very trim on small babies)
Rocky Mountain Diapers 5-30lbs
Snap-EZ Eco Pocket Diapers 8-28lbs
Mother-ease One-size fitted 8-35lbs
For obvious reasons a one-size diaper will be bulkier on a 8lb baby vs. a 20 lb baby. If you are wanting a trim fitting diaper, these would not be for you. If you want a diaper that will save you money from having to buy several different sizes and you don't mind the initial bulk, then this is for you. Again, you don't have to only go one or the other for your cloth diapering supplies. One compromised solution is to purchase a newborn/small stash for when the baby is really little, and then move to the one-size once they get a little bigger. This is usually a happy middle of the road solution for most. (Personally, we did not start using our one-size diapers until our baby was 10lbs for our older son). Another solution is the two-size system. Thirsties Duo Wraps and Duo Diapers offer only 2 sizes to cover your baby from 6lbs to 40lbs (size 1 is 6-18lbs and size 2 is 18-40lbs)
A: See the below table regarding the pros and cons to each type. Again, you don't have to limit yourself to just one type.
Closure Method | Information | Pros | Cons |
Velcro |
Tabs of velcro that wrap to fasten in front. We carry Mother-ease Rikki Wrap diaper covers, DryBees Lacies, Fleece Night time pockets, AIO Hybrids, SoftBums, and Thirsties Duo Wraps and Duo Diapers. |
Quickest way to secure the diaper. (handy with a squirmy baby). Easy. | Babies, once old enough can figure out how to undo them. Can form diaper chains or damage other fabrics in the laundry if not fastened to the laundry tabs on the diaper or when older come off of their laundry tabs. |
Snaps | One or Two rows of snaps to secure the diaper in place (in one or several spots). We carry Snap-EZ Eco Pockets, Rocky Mountain Diapers, Mother-ease Air Flow Covers, Sandy's, and One-Size diapers, and SoftBums. | Snaps generally stand the test of time and are usually more difficult for babies to figure out how to undo (but not always for those of you with escape artists!) | Takes longer to secure the diaper. The fit is sometimes "between" sizes so can be akward to get the right fit. |
A: See the below table regarding fabrics. (Currently I do not carry any products in Wool but may at some point)
Fabric Option | Information | Pros | Cons |
Cotton |
Natural fibers that can be used against baby's skin and absorbs. (also can be Terry -similar to towels). We carry Little Lions prefolds and Mother-ease Sandy's and One-size diapers in cotton. Thirsties Duo Fab Fitted is cotton outer and has a microfiber layer sewn in. We also carry wipes |
Inexpensive and available in many colors and prints | If against baby's skin, does not have a "stay-dry" feel and gets heavy when wet. |
Bamboo |
Natural fibers that can be used against baby's skin. (can be in the form viscose of bamboo or terry as well) Has natural anti-microbial properties. We carry Mother-ease Sandy's and One-size diapers in bamboo and the SoftBums Pods are available in Bamboo velour or Stay-dry with bamboo. We also carry Wahmies fold to fit inserts in bamboo (which Wahmies pockets come with). |
If in the form of velour (also known as viscose of bamboo) it can have a "stay-dry" feeling although it doesn't actually wick moisture away. Oh so super soft. Absorbant. I absolutely Love bamboo. | Expensive and can get stiff when saturated (since it holds onto the liquid) |
Hemp | Natural fibers. We carry Thirsties hemp inserts and prefolds. The Thirsties Duo Diaper also comes with a combo insert that includes hemp. |
Very trim for the amount it absorbs. (good to use as a doubler to another absorber) |
It is a "slow" absorber. |
PUL (Polyurithane laminate) | Synthetic fabric that is waterproof. Used for outside of diapers. | Inexpensive, flexible, and soft | In a small population can irritate if directly on baby's skin. |
Heavy Polyester Fleece | Synthetic fabric that is used for outside of diapers. We carry the Drybees Fleece Night Times that utilize this fabric. | Breathes better than PUL and wicks moisture away. | Can have compression leaking. May get pilly with washing |
Microfleece | Synthetic fabric that is used against baby's skin on inside of diapers. | Soft. Wicks moisture away and thus keeps skin dry. Stretchy so is great for pocket diapers. | Gets pilly after washing |
Suedecloth | Synthetic fabric that that is used against baby's skin on inside of diapers. | Wick's moisture away and thus keeps skin dry. Stays looking new forever. Comes in a variety of colors. | Not as soft or stretchy as microfleece. |
Microfiber | Synthetic fabric that absorbs | Perfect for pocket diaper inserts as it absorbs quickly and also dries quickly | Feels really weird, not suggested to be put against baby's skin since it is so "thirsty." |
A: I will accept returns of any unwashed, unused diapers and accessories within 30 days of purchase for store credit or refund (less shipping costs). Please contact me prior to shipping anything back. I do try to check for defective products when filling orders. If something is defective, please contact me ASAP as I have a limited amount of time myself to make claim on any defective products. All sales are final for clearanced or used items.
Q: How do I prep and care for my diapers?
A: With each purchase, I will include prepping and washing instructions. They can be different for each manufacturer so please see list below:
Rocky Mountain Diapers
Preparing For Use
Please pre-wash your Drybees cloth diapers before use. Wash your diaper in warm water with a reduced amount of detergent. You may dry your Drybees Cloth Diapers in a low dryer, or outside on a clothesline. Wait until diapers are completely cool before stretching, pulling on, or stuffing diapers or you can ruin your elastics. DryBees Pockets, Night Times, or Hybrid AIO's are all washed the same. Brightly colored night time diapers should be washed separately the first time because some of the outer fleeces do bleed for the first wash. Washing brightly colored laminated diapers in extremely hot or boiling water may cause these diapers to bleed or delaminate. Generally, this is a guideline for international customers as their washing water tends to be much hotter than what we use in the USA.
Microfiber inserts can be washed right along with your diapers.
Bamboo Diapers should be prewashed two times or more for best absorbency before use. Bamboo fabric should be handled more gently. Do not stretch while wet or fresh out of the dryer. When line hanging Bamboo diapers hang so you are not pulling in the direction of the stretchiest part of the diaper (ie, hang sideways for diaper and soaker)
Storing your Dirty Drybees Cloth Diapers We recommend you store your diapers using in a dry pail until wash day. The "wet pail" method has been shown to be a drowning hazard for young children so we only use and recommend the "dry pail" method. The wet pail method will also drastically reduce the lifespan of your diapers. All you need is a trash can, diaper pail or wet bag or a combination. We recommend using a Wahmies pail liner inside of a diaper pail or kitchen size trash can. Even if your favorite retailer does not carry wahmies pail liners they will be able to special order one for you. Simply dump any solid waste into the toilet and put into the diaper pail where they will wait until wash day. Using a diaper sprayer attached to the commode can help spray any stuck on poop off the toilet. Remember that liquid breastfed poops don't need to come off the diaper. They are extremely water soluble and will wash right off in the washer. |
Washing your Drybees Cloth Diapers
Washing your Drybees cloth diapers is very easy. First, fold back your laundry tabs. This ensures that you won't find the dreaded "diaper snake" after you wash your diapers. Take care the first few times to match up the hook and loop carefully until your diaper tabs "learn" where to fold easily. Next pull out the inserts. Finally throw it all in the washing machine. Choose the warm water level that will completely cover all your diapers and use a reduced amount of detergent. Using water that is too hot or boiling can weaken the bond of the laminate to your outer fabric. You can use a second rinse to ensure all of the detergent is rinsed out. Please tumble dry on your diapers on the low setting of your dryer or outside on a clothesline. Using a hot dryer can cause the lamination to stick together and pull apart.
Avoid using Free and Clear, baby detergent, detergents with optical brighteners, or cold processed (natural) soap based laundry detergents. These can leave a residue that builds up over time causing stinky dipers. A heavy smell of urine after your baby pees is an indication that your diapers need to be rinsed more completely. If this happens use a full amount of detergent to wash away any residue and then do several additional rinses to remove all traces of detergent.
Avoid WAHM formulations as many of these are hand made in the home and the percentage of ingredients can vary widely. They also do not contain detergents to actually wash your diapers. Many also contain Borax which can destroy PUL. We can share with you this statistic from our customer service manager and confirmed by talking with other cloth diaper manufacturers "96% of all returns are from customers using Country Save, Charlie's, or one of the many new WAHM cloth diaper formulas" If you are looking for a specific recommendation, we have had great personal success with Tide, Arm & Hammer, and Gain. Additionally, we have not taken back any diapers for returns that have used these detergents.
- If your Drybees Cloth Diapers get a stain, simply lay them out in the sun, and the sun will bleach away your stains naturally!
- Never use bleach or excessive chlorine on your diapers as this can weaken the bond of the laminate to the outer fabric. While bleaching your diapers may work the first 20 times it is doing damage to your diapers and is not recommended.
- If your diaper suddenly starts leaking then it is usually a.) you need more absorbency or b.) you need a better fit. What fit good and was enough stuffing yesterday can change overnight as your baby grows and develops and may not work today. If your insert is not wet at all then you need to re-evaluate your washing routine as your baby's urine is being blocked by residue left in the fabric. Unless your diaper is leaking straight out the middle of the diaper it is not defective, it is a growing baby that needs adjustments in his diapering routine.
~~*Also remember there is no hard and fast rules for cloth diaper washing. What might work for you may not work for others. The water in your area plays an important role in diaper/laundry washing.*~~
Avoid WAHM formulations as many of these are hand made in the home and the percentage of ingredients can vary widely. They also do not contain detergents to actually wash your diapers. Many also contain Borax which can destroy PUL. We can share with you this statistic from our customer service manager and confirmed by talking with other cloth diaper manufacturers "96% of all returns are from customers using Country Save, Charlie's, or one of the many new WAHM cloth diaper formulas" If you are looking for a specific recommendation, we have had great personal success with Tide, Arm & Hammer, and Gain. Additionally, we have not taken back any diapers for returns that have used these detergents.
Mother-ease Use and Care Instructions
Diapering products – Wash no more than 8 -10 diapers at a time (minimize lint accumulation)
before use, wash with hot water and your favorite laundry detergent.
Swim Diapers – hand wash in warm water and line dry. Do not wrap wet swim diaper in towel. Garment may bleed color.
Washing Instructions
(soiled diapers must be rinsed in toilet).
2) Run a pre-rinse or a short cycle with cold water.
3) Wash the diapers in a full cycle, at highest water level, using hot water (160°F), and the manufacturers recommended amount of your favorite detergent. Avoid bleach as it can be very harsh against your baby's skin and will damage the diaper's fibers and elastics. Avoid the use of fabric softeners or use just a small amount. Over use will result in reduced absorbency.
4) Washed diapers may either be line dried or dried in the dryer on medium heat.
wipe pail clean regularly with warm soapy water.
Used Covers
Hand or machine wash with your diapers using your favorite detergent and tumble dry on low, or line dry.
Close Rikki covers before washing or drying.
Helpful Notes and Hints
Mother-ease does not recommend the use of oxygenated products, chlorides (bleach), fluorides, peroxides nor any harsh solvents. Do not rinse diapers in toilets containing automatic toilet bowl cleaners.
Use of these products will cause fabric disintegration on all natural fibers evidenced by balding spots throughout one or all layers of diaper and will adversely affect product longevity.
Waterproof Covers – Use over cloth diapers to prevent leakage. Can usually be used 3 to 4 times before washing, provided they aren't soiled.
Line Dried Diapers – An environmentally friendly way to dry your diapers. Adds moisture to your house in the winter. Sunshine is an excellent way to naturally bleach your diapers. You can soften up your line dried diapers by placing them in your dryer for a few minutes.
How to Prevent Odors and Staining with the Dry Pail System – Important: to avoid odors from setting into fabrics when using Dry Pail Method, do not leave diapers sitting in a closed pail for days at a time. At the end of each day used diapers stored without pre-soaking should be run through a rinse and spin or equivalent machine cycle. Rinsed diapers can be returned to the pail or ideally spread/hung to dry. Remember, set odors are difficult to remove.
Diaper Stains - Rinse soiled diapers promptly in the toilet to minimize stains. Biodegradable paper liners or Stay Dry liners will also help. Should you have a tough stain, soak it in a concentrated solution of Ivory Snow or Dreft gently rubbing occasionally until the stain has lifted. Repeat if necessary.
Hot Water - Help ensure more hot water gets to your machine by running the hot water tap nearest to your machine until water is hot.
Detergents - Dreft and Ivory Snow are well suited for washing cloth diapers while formulated to be gentle on infant's skin. Amaze is a great pre-soak (available in Canada).
Creams - Sticky barrier creams used to help prevent diaper rash can leave residues making diapers water repellent. Disposable paper liners will help prevent residue from accumulating on diapers.
Disposable Liners - To simplify the clean up of soiled diapers, disposable liners may be laid into the diapers.
Diaper Rash - A number of factors can cause diaper rashes. The first thing to try is more frequent diaper changes. Should the problem persist, run another final rinse cycle and add a cup of white vinegar. For more information visit our web site under Information & Education / Health.
Mother-ease® strives to please its customers by providing them with durable, well designed diapers and accessories. We warrant our products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three months from the date of purchase.
Rocky Mountain Diaper Washing Instructions
First prep your new Rocky Mountain Diaper by washing it once with full strength detergent with warm water, then wash it two more time with no detergent with warm water. After prepping just wash with other diaper as normal with 1/2 detergent and dry.
Wet Bags and Quick Trip Changing Pads:
Wet bags can be washed and dried on warm right along with your cloth diapers. Do not use bleach or other stain treaters as this can ruin the appearance of your outer cotton fabric.
Wahmies Lamination (PUL):
Using bleach or excessive amounts of chlorine or other chemicals can weaken the bond between the laminate and the outer fabric as in all laminated products. While the first few times may be fine, continued use of such strong chemicals can break down your PUL and is not recommended. We also do not recommend work at home mom (WAHM) detergents for cloth diapers. Detergents that are made at home do not have the continuous laboratory checks that commercially available products have. Most of the laminate and smell issues that we have are from people using one of the variety of WAHM made detergents. While these may work well for clothing, we do not recomend them for our products.
Wahmies Diapers:
The Wahmies diapers with hooks should be hooked prior to laundering. This is similar to folding back a washing tab on hook and loop diapers. We are not responsible for replacing diapers that have been damaged by your washer or dryer.
Wahmies uses a super soft 100% polyester velour on the inside of the diapers to keep your baby feeling soft and dry. Your inner fabric will last through out the diapering time of your baby if you do not pull or tug on the velour portion of your diaper while stuffing it. Pull the included bamboo inserts in using the stronger laminated portion which can take this kind of repeated pulling and tugging.
Do not use stain treaters, whiteners, or products such as oxyclean, shout it out, bacout etc. on your diapers this can ruin the inside fabric of your diapers in an attempt to remove stains. This creates holes in the fabric and are not eligible for replacement. If you have a stain on your diaper (which is rare) lay your dry diaper out in the sun and your inner velour fabric will be as bright as the day you got it. Take care when stuffing your Wahmies diapers that you pull on the PUL side of the diaper and not on the velour as this can cause your velour to wear in the areas that are frequently tugged on. Taking this step will make your diapers inner fabric looking new and fluffy.
Wash your diapers using reduced amounts of detergent and rinse completely. Tumble dry on low. Using fabric softeners or detergents with optical brighteners can cause your diapers to have build up and leak out of the leg openings. Do not use detergents made by others in their homes without laboratory tests per batch.
We do not give specific detergent recommendations because we feel that detergent and your water are two things that we can not control for. We first suggest using whatever is working for your family's wash routine, and if that does not work you will need to experiment with the detergents in your area to find a good fit for you and your local water.
If your diaper does not seem to be fitting properly around your baby's leg or seems bulky in the bottom, you may need to make the rise shorter. These diapers are designed to fit under the belly. Generally, shortening up the rise can make your diaper fit much better.
Wipes: Wash wipes with your cloth diapers using the same washing instructions.
General Washing Instructions:
Wash all products with similar colors
125F or less
No Bleach
No Fabric Softeners
Tumble Dry or Line Dry
No Stain Treaters
No Laundry Additives
Use Only Detergent in Reduced Amounts
Do Not Dry Clean
Do Not Iron
Washing Instructions for Snap-EZ ™ Products
Snap-EZ ™ Products are all easy to care for.
***Recommended Detergents:
Allens all Natural
All Free Clear
Detergents to avoid like the plague:
Arm and Hammer
These have all found to cause build up in diapers that lead to repelling or odor problems!
Detergents that can cause burning in some babies:
Sensi Clean
Sports Wash
Charlie's Soap
While these soaps are highly recommended for cloth diapers, for some children it can cause burns, so I recommend avoiding them if your child has sensitive skin.
If you child develops a rash/burns/boils after switching detergents, assume it is the detergent - then strip your diapers and switch detergents asap!
General Diapers and Trainers Washing Instructions
To make your first experience with Snap-EZ ™ Pocket Diapers and Trainers the best that is can possibly be, please prewash all diapers and trainers in a hot wash/cold rinse (adding boiling water might be necessary if you hot water heater is set at less than 130 degrees F) with a little detergent to remove the sizing so the fabrics can do the job they are supposed to do!
I recommend that you use a "Dry Pail." This means that you don't fill your diaper pail with water - this causes back strain and huge disgusting messes when knocked over by the dog or toddler, I know by experience on this one - trust me, you don't want to have this happen to you!!!
Do not use both baking soda and vinagar together or for every wash as this can cause an odor problem when these two are combined!
DO NOT USE ANY FABRIC SOFTENER ON ANY POCKETS OR TRAINERS that have fleece- IT WILL RUIN THE FLEECE!!!
Set your machine for a presoak if you have soiled dipes, use a hot wash/cold or warm rinse, add a minimal amount of detergent to the wash cycle, vinegar to rinse if desired, and an extra rinse to be sure to get out all the vinegar. I also follow this up with a quick hot wash cycle with no detergent to prevent build up!
To dry them you can dry them in a dryer on high at least once for products made with PUL(this helps seal the seams in the PUL), and after that on medium, or you can line dry them.
DO NOT wash NEW Hemp INSERTS/Simple SOAKERS/AIO DIAPERS or TRAINERS with OLD ONES - the hemp oils will adhere to the new ones and cause repelling!
I do recommend drying products that have PUL on high once a month to keep them sealed. If you wash your inserts and diapers together, I recommend removing the PUL Pocket Diapers after the first run and then leave the inserts in for a little longer as they take longer than the pockets do to dry. This will help reduce the wear and tear on your PUL Pockets!
I personally wash my pocket diapers and trainers separately from the inserts to reduce wear and tear.
And I put the poopy diapers in the washing machine for a rinse only cycle and then add the rest of the pockets.
Please do not wash the trainers with VELCRO diapers as this will ruin the Fold Over Elastic by snagging it.
If you have any staining problem (and this is rare with the fleece or suede cloth interiors), I recommend that you line dry them in the sun - it does a really nice job of taking care of those stains without any harsh chemicals!
Special Trainer instructions
****Do not wash the trainers with velcro products!!*****
- the velcro will wreck the Fold Over Elastic!
1) These trainers shrink about 2 inches in the waist and 1 1/2 inches in the thigh, so prewash (wash in Hot, dry on High) these before you judge the fit!
2) These also need to be prewashed or the inside fabric will repel liquid and you will have a leaky mess!
3) If you ordered an AIO Trainer with a hemp insert, the hemp has been prewashed 2 times, but will *not reach it's maximum absorbency for about 4 more hot washes! So these get better every time you wash them for a while!
4) These will wash/dry best if unsnapped first!
5) If the velour is a dark color, please prewash in cold with * cup vinegar in the wash to set the color!
6) Black FOE or Dark inner fabrics will show lint if washed with diaper inserts or prefolds.
Snap-EZ ® Diaper and Trainer Inserts
For best results, , please follow the apporpriate instructions below:
For HEMP/BKT inserts (lavender stitching): Boil the inserts in a large pan for 20 minutes and then allow to cool slightly. Pour the inserts and the water into you washing maching and then wash them in HOT water and dry on HIGH 3 cycles to strip the hemp of it's natural oils and maximize the absorbency.
For SHERPA/BKT Inserts (White Stitching): Prewash in hot and dry on high once and they are ready to go!
before wearing...
Wash all diapers at least one time before use. Washing and drying your hemp and natural cotton diapers at least 3 times before use will wash away the natural oils that inhibit absorption.
diaper changing station...
Shake solids into toilet after each diaper change. Store your soiled Thirsties® Cloth Diapers in a DRY diaper pail. A standard 52-quart garbage pail with a lid works great and can be purchased at your local department store. Be sure to line your pail with a Thirsties® Diaper Pail Liner to avoid having to clean your pail on every laundry day.
Stow your stash of Thirsties® Fab Wipes in an accessible location to your changing table along with some fresh water for wipe dipping. Toss soiled wipes into your pail along with your diapers.
For optimum cleanliness, limit the size of your load to no more than 18 diapers and wash every other day. Use COLD water for the pre-wash cycle with 1/2 ounce Thirsties® Pre-Wash solution to help pre-clean your diapers. If you do not have a Pre-Wash cycle on your washer, a Short or Quick Wash cycle will work just as good.
Choose a HEAVY cycle and wash on HOT for the main wash. Use 1/2 ounce Thirsties® Super Wash per load. Thirsties® Pre-Wash and Super Wash is HE safe and has been custom formulated for use on cloth diapers.
Avoid all soaps, many "Free & Clear", and popular baby detergents. Most detergents on the market will leave a residue on your diapers that will affect the absorbency and will cause odors and diaper rash. Be sure not to use bleach or fabric softeners, either. OxyClean® Baby is safe for occasional use, but is not necessary when using Thirsties® Super Wash in combination with HOT water. Thirsties® Super Wash is uniquely formulated to naturally brighten and eliminate harmful bacteria.
Hang your cloth diapers to dry or dry in dryer. Add a dry towel to the dryer to speed the drying process. Drying in direct sunlight is the very best method for drying and disinfecting. Hang drying also helps to preserve the textiles of your diapers and is great at getting rid of stains. Cotton and hemp diapers will be somewhat stiff when hung to dry. One option to soften sun-dried textiles made from natural fibers, is to use the dryer for the last 15 minutes.
Even if you follow all the rules above, you still might end up with occasional stinky and less absorbent diapers due to water mineral residue. Simply replace your regular detergent with 1/4 cup Calgon® water softener (found at your local grocers) or 1-2 Tbs Dawn® or Ivory® dish soap. This process is often referred to as diaper stripping. Strip your diapers as often as needed, but not at every wash as it is a bit harsh for your diapers and your baby's skin.
Washing Diapers
(Yes, it's really this easy)
1. Wash in COLD with the Water Level on High, Using ¼ the recommended amount of detergent.
2. Wash a second time on HOT, with no detergent.
3. Dry.
Details about Washing Diapers!!
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1. Shake all solids from your dipes into the toilet. Anything sticky left on after shaking, or all breastfed poo does not need to be taken off. You can just throw it into the bag and them washing machine. This is harder while you're out and about, so you might try using a washable or disposable diaper liner in the diaper for these times. Diaper liners are also good for helping keep stains lessened, and for older toddlers who don't wear too many diapers per day.
2. Close velcro tabs to fold back tab, to keep from sticking to one another in the wash.
3. Keep all dirty dipes in a DRY washable waterproof bag, plastic bag, or diaper pail. There is no need to fill a bucket with water or rinse all your dipes in the toilet (eww!). Just put them from the bag to the washing machine, and let it do all your work for you. If you need to rinse, you can do so with a sprayer attached to your toilet, or in the bathroom sink.
4. Wash about 24-36 diapers at a time (any more than 36, and they won't get so clean) Wash in COLD with the Water Level on High, USE ONLY ¼ - ½ THE RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF DETERGENT. So if they recommend 1 cup, use ½ c. for really soiled dipes, or ¼ c. for your usual load.
5. WASH again with NO DETERGENT in HOT water with the water level still on HIGH.
6. Some find that just one washing in HOT with water level High, and ¼ amt of Detergent can be sufficient for most loads. Especially if you're washing every other day regularly, they'll get clean with one washing.
7. Dry by hanging in the sun if you want your dipes to get bleached white (10-15 min is all it takes, for magically white dipes!) Dry in the dryer for 10 min after sunning if you want to fluff them up. Or, Dry in the dryer on warm setting, until dry, or mostly dry, and then hang on your dry rack upstairs.
8. Remember only use detergents with mild ingredients, anything with oxygenating stuff, or whiteners will slowly ruin your dipes. Borax, Softeners and BLEACH should NEVER be used. Baking soda in the first wash will help to de-odorize them, but you shouldn't need it too often. Vinegar in the last rinse cycle can help soften diapers. Every once in a while, or if your diapers are stinky after washing, you'll need to strip them. Wash 3-5 times in Hot with No Detergent to strip diapers. Also you might try soaking in the washer for a few hours or overnight if your diapers are getting stinky. If you only have a few diapers with urine, or your diaper covers with a little poo, you can wash them with your other clothes, no need to wait to do a separate diaper load. Another trick is to use a detergent called SportsWash. It has no perfumes or brighteners, just pure detergent. To use this wash your dipes in HOT with no detergent to get all the excess soap scum out. Use ½ ounce of SportsWash, then wash once or twice without detergent again. Yes you are using lots of water, but it really does help that smell go away, and just remember that diaper services wash their dipes about 5 times!
9. Babies are part of our family and their excretions, although scary sometimes, are completely safe to our own family. Urine is actually sterile, and feces contain no Pathogens unless we are extremely ill. There is no need to wash out the washer after washing dipes, your washer does a great job of that itself! Nature takes care of us in mysterious ways!!
10. Stains are totally natural and will fade with time, try not to worry about them. If you really like unstained diapers, you can try the sun, or diaper liners.
Shipping is free on orders over $40.00 (US only and excludes prefolds and detergents). The free shipping will be sent at the most inexpensive method available (USPS first class or USPS Priority) depending on weight/size. We are sorry but due to the weight to cost ratio of prefolds and detergents, we are unable to offer free shipping for these.
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The Government of Ghana has developed the Medium Term Agriculture Sector Investment Plan (METASIP) to implement the Food and Agriculture Sector Development Policy
(FASDEP II) over the medium term 2011-2015. It is the framework of interventions for the agriculture sector to play its role in the national economy in the context of the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda (GSGDA) which is the national programme of economic and social development policies coordinated by the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC). METASIP is also in fulfilment of Ghana's participation in agriculture related initiatives of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Africa Union Commission (AUC) under the framework of the ECOWAS Agriculture Policy (ECOWAP) and the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP).
The METASIP is a result of a consultative, technical and budgetary process. It takes into account ongoing projects and adopts the sector wide approach (SWAp) for its implementation to bring on board key stakeholders and agencies in the agriculture sector through coordination and participation in harmony with the CAADP principles. It also applies the value chain for commodity development which complements the SWAp.
It is expected that through cooperation, coordination and commitment of all sector stakeholders taking up their roles in plan implementation, (MDAs, Private Sector, including Farmers, Processors, Traders, NGOs, Traditional Rulers and Civil Society, Development Partners, among others) Ghana can overcome the challenges facing the food and agriculture sector to enhance economic growth, create employment, increase incomes, reduce poverty, achieve food security and enhance rural development.
The METASIP is for the period 2011-2015 and comprises the following six programmes which correspond to the FASDEP II and represent Ghana's priorities within the four CAADP Pillars:
(i) Food security and emergency preparedness
(ii) Improved growth in incomes
(iii) Increased competitiveness and enhanced integration into domestic and international markets
(iv) Sustainable management of land and environment
(v) Science and technology applied in food and agriculture development
(vi) Enhanced institutional coordination
The programmes have been developed through:
The draft METASIP was the basis for a roundtable conference in Accra, Ghana in October 2009 during which key sector stakeholders signed a compact by which they pledged their support to realizing the aspirations of the investment plan. The final METASIP was subjected to a technical review by ECOWAS and NEPAD which included a reformatting for all participating countries so as to have comparable documents to facilitate collaboration, peer review etc.
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Katherine Keigl's One For the Money floundered in weekend two, dropping 54% and ending all hope for an ongoing franchise. It has grossed $19 million thus far, meaning it will easily be her lowest-grossing lead role. Man On A Ledge dropped a decent 44%, but it was working off of a $8.5 million debut in the first place. Hence the $40 million thriller has just $14 million in ten days. Red Tails continues to trudge along, with $41 million in the domestic bank. It probably won't make it to $58 million (its budget), but producer George Lucas earns points for trying. In good news for good movies, Mission: Impossible- Ghost Protocol crossed the $600 million worldwide mark, as it slowly makes its way towards Mission: Impossible II's $215 million domestic gross (it's at $205 million stateside). It's already Cruise's biggest worldwide hit ever, and as I wrote a few days ago (HERE), it remains a prime victim of the over-saturation of new releases and the lack of viable second run options. Point being, it's been bleeding theaters even as it remains a potentially popular attraction purely due to the onslaught of new releases.
That's it for this weekend. Join us next weekend for a big 'something for everyone!' weekend. Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds bring the old-school R-rated action with Safe House, Dwayne Johnson replaces Brendan Fraser in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 3D, Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams do the rom-drama route in The Vow, and George Lucas re-releases Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace in 3D. Yeah, the President's Day holiday is going to be a busy one indeed.
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Immature Jalapeños that are still in the plant pot |
Heat | Medium |
Scoville scale | 2,500 – 10,000 |
The jalapeño (/ˌhæləˈpiːnjoʊ/ or /ˌhæləˈpeɪnjoʊ/, Spanish: [xalaˈpeɲo]) is a medium-sized chili pepper. A mature jalapeño fruit is 2–3½ inches (5–9 cm) long and is commonly picked and consumed while still green, but occasionally it is allowed to fully ripen and turn crimson red. It is a cultivar of the species Capsicum annuum originating in Mexico, which is a bush that grows 2–4 feet (60–120 cm) tall. It is named after Xalapa, Veracruz, where it was traditionally cultivated. About 160 square kilometres (40,000 acres) are dedicated for the cultivation in Mexico, primarily in the Papaloapan river basin in the north of the state of Veracruz and in the Delicias, Chihuahua, area. Jalapeños are cultivated on smaller scales in Jalisco, Nayarit, Sonora, Sinaloa, and Chiapas. Jalapeño juice is often used as a remedy for seasonal allergies and cardiovascular problems.
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The jalapeño is variously named in Mexico as huachinango and chile gordo. The cuaresmeño closely resembles the jalapeño. The seeds of a cuaresmeño have the heat of a jalapeño, but the flesh has a mild flavor close to a green bell pepper.
Jalapeño is of Nahuatl and Spanish origin. The Spanish suffix -eño signifies that the noun originates in the place modified by the suffix, similar to the English -(i)an. The jalapeño is named after the Mexican town of Xalapa (also spelled Jalapa). Xalapa is itself of Nahuatl derivation, formed from roots xālli ['ʃaː.l.ːi] "sand" and āpan ['aː.pan] "water place."
As of 1999[update], 5,500 acres (22 km2) in the United States were dedicated to the cultivation of jalapeños. Most jalapeños are produced in southern New Mexico and western Texas.[citation needed]
Jalapeños are a pod type of Capsicum. The growing period is 70–80 days. When mature, the plant stands two and a half to three feet (75 to 100 cm) tall. Typically, a plant produces 25 to 35 pods. During a growing period, a plant will be picked multiple times. As the growing season ends, jalapeños start to turn red, which may make them less desirable. Jalapeños thrive in a number of soil types and temperatures, provided they have adequate water. Once picked, individual peppers may turn to red of their own accord. The peppers can be eaten green or red.
Jalapeños have 2,500 - 10,000 Scoville heat units. Compared to other chilis, the jalapeño has a heat level that varies from mild to hot depending on cultivation and preparation. The heat, caused by capsaicin and related compounds, is concentrated in the membrane (placenta) surrounding the seeds. Handling fresh jalapeños will cause skin irritation. Some handlers wear latex or vinyl gloves while cutting, skinning, or seeding jalapeños. When preparing jalapeños, hands should not come in contact with the eyes, as this leads to painful burning and redness.
Serving styles[edit]
- Stuffed jalapeños are hollowed out fresh jalapeños (served cooked or raw) that are stuffed, often with a mix containing seafood, meat, poultry, and/or cheese.
- Pickled jalapeños, sliced or whole, are often served hot or cold on top of nachos, which are tortilla chips with melted cheese on top, a traditional Tex-Mex dish.
- Chipotles are smoked, ripe jalapeños.
- Jalapeño jelly can be prepared using jelling methods.
- Jalapeño peppers are often muddled and served in mixed drinks.
- Jalapeño poppers, also called armadillo eggs, are an appetizer; jalapeños are stuffed with cheese, usually cheddar or cream cheese, breaded or wrapped in bacon, and cooked.[1][2]
- Chiles toreados are fresh jalapeños that are sauteed in oil until the skin is blistered all over. They are sometimes served with melted cheese on top.
- Texas toothpicks are jalapeños and onions shaved into straws, lightly breaded, and deep fried.[3]
- Chopped jalapeños are a common ingredient in many salsas and chilis.
- Jalapeño slices are commonly served in Vietnamese pho.
See also[edit]
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- Habanero
- List of Capsicais cultivars
- List of North American hot sauces
- Scoville scale
- Tex-Mex
- Washington's Birthday Celebration in Laredo, Texas, which includes the annual Jalapeño Festival in February
- Salsa