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Feeding a Toddler During a Growth Spurt
Kat has the most dramatic growth spurts I have ever seen.
I didn't have big growth spurts, exemplified by periods of eating like a horse and sleeping long hours, until I was a pre-teen and a teen. I remember the summer I was twelve, being so hungry at my Grandma's farm, that I could literally eat two hamburger patties, a pile of mashed potatoes and beef gravy, FIVE ears of corn, a passel of tomato slices and two helpings of green beans, plus a piece of cake or pie or a cookie for dessert. For lunch.
And nearly as much at dinner, and certainly that much at breakfast.
Sure, I was running around like a mad creature, playing basketball, chasing dogs, swimming in the pond, climbing trees, racing through the woods, not to mention hoeing garden rows, feeding cows and chickens, helping build pole bean trellises, staking tomatoes and other assorted chores. I know I burned a lot of those calories, but I also slept a lot, and I remember my long bones–the ones in my arms and legs–aching. If I wasn't moving, I would fall asleep.
I remember Mom taking me to the doctor, and he just laughed and showed her how much taller I had become since my last checkup, and he asked if my arms and legs hurt and he said, "She's grown three and a half inches in height in a few months, Mrs. Fisher. No wonder she eats so much and sleeps a lot. Growing happens when a child sleeps. Stop worrying about her."
When I was little, even though I always had a good appetite, my growth was much less dramatic and slower.
Morganna was the same way–she didn't do dramatic growth spurts until she was a teenager. Then, she started shooting up in height, and put on muscle. And she ate and slept a lot, just like I did.
Not so Kat. She is growing almost so fast you can see it happen before your eyes.
I guess it is because she was a preemie–her body is working hard to catch up with itself.
But, you know how everyone says that toddlers barely eat anything and yet still buzz around like little hummingbirds?
Not so Kat.
She can eat six silver-dollar sized waffles with real maple syrup and blueberries at a sitting. With a whole adult-sized piece of bacon.
And then she tucks into dehydrated strawberries. She can eat a whole apple at a sitting, and not a little one, either. A nice handful-sized one.
Her favorite lunch is either refried beans or black beans and rice or the ever-beloved "Cheesy Rice" which is a casserole of fresh broccoli florets and tiny stalks, chopped fine, jasmine rice and a heavy cheese sauce with gouda, sharp cheddar, havarti and Parmesan flavored with garlic, mild chilies, a bit of mustard, chives, shallots and tarragon. She can eat an inordinate amount of that stuff–which is fine–it is delicious and good for her, filled with dairy protein, and since she doesn't drink cow milk, it is great for her.
For dinner, she usually eats what we do, and her favorites are stir fried Chicken with Bacon and Bok choy–or any kind of stir-fried chicken for that matter, so long as there is plenty of jasmine rice involved. And carrots and snow peas–she has decided she loves those. Peas are especially good in Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas. That is a favorite. Or chicken curry. Or Singapore rice noodles with chicken. Or ham. Or quesadillas with refrieds, shredded pork and cilantro–she loves cilantro. And scrambled eggs with cheese–all of these are big favorites for dinner time.
She also likes fried catfish or fried chicken, but we don't have those too often. Homemade macaroni and cheese is beloved. Spaghetti is a classic that she cannot help but love, no matter how it is sauced
When she is growing, her hunger becomes urgent and her mood will spiral down into a tantrum quickly if her stomach suddenly becomes empty. I try to avoid this by having bits of bread, shreds of raw carrot, diced apple or dehydrated strawberries around to keep her snacked up so she doesn't suddenly freak out for lack of food.
And then she eats a substantial snack before bed. Often a scrambled egg with herbs and cheese–a lazy Mom's omelet, in other words, or a bowl of MiniWheats with milk–this is the only context in which she will drink milk–with cereal in a bowl. Sometimes she will have a bit of peanut butter with bread or a grilled cheese sandwich. Matzo ball soup with chicken is also highly favored.
And she is not a chubby kid at all–if anything, she is quite slender.
Now, I will say, we can always tell when the growth spurt stops, because she will go back to eating like a regular toddler. She will become pickier, and will eat only a small amount, though her mood is still quite dependent on how much she eats and when.
I can't wait until spring and summer come–because then we can go back to feeding her fresh local strawberries and blueberries–two of her favorites from last summer. And fresh corn on the cob–she loves that, though last year she ate it raw! And cherry tomatoes–she loves those, too–I can't wait!
I feel blessed that I have a little girl who eats such a wide variety of foods–it makes it easier to be certain that she is getting a wide variety of nutrients.
The one food group she doesn't eat much of is fish–so she gets supplements of cod liver oil that is certified to be free of mercury, and is refined to remove the fishy taste. It has been infused with orange oil, so I put it in her orange juice in the mornings. The omega-3 fatty acids in this supplement are essential for brain development, about which I will write more later.
I am just amazed at how fun it is to feed this little creature. Her higher nutritional needs reminds me to eat, too–I am still losing weight, but I find that my mood is much better when I do eat regularly. Kat reminds me to eat at decent intervals and to eat nutritious foods. I have to be a good example for her, after all.
But lest you think that it is all healthy food around here, I have to tell you that Kat and I like to share chocolate ice cream, a shortbread cookie or two and kettle cooked potato chips or fresh tortilla chips from time to time, too.
I don't want her to fetishize "junk" foods because they are forbidden. I want her to learn to eat all foods in moderation, and to not over-value foods if she is denied them.
I guess my method of toddler feeding is all about balance–and I think that is a good thing.
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I would love the recipe for cheesy rice–it sounds delicious.
Natasha–I am going to be writing a post about cheesy rice next week. As well as a broccoli cheese soup recipe, a vegetarian skillet pasta recipe and another fabulous curry. And a post about food in the news and suchlike as all that.
I made the chicken and bacon with bok choi this week… it's the first time I've ever successfully made a Chinese-style dish! Even Charles liked it, and he isn't much into unfamiliar vegetables.
Excellent, Lucy! Now maybe you will have the confidence to try other Chinese recipes–there are certainly plenty of them here for you to try!
I wish my rail-thin toddler would eat solids during a growth spurt. Instead, I spent today with a solidly attached boob barnacle. I love nursing him, of course, but it would be nice to have something else share the duty. He'll eat a wide variety of foods, but our household food allergies limit the spread.
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My two teenagers eat like this and my Tween has days he can gorge himself also. I like your comments on eating balanced meals. Giving in to some junk foods in moderation lead to a healthier adult lifestyle.
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Daron Cruickshank is a former Div. III wrestler with a black belt in Taekwondo. Saturday night, he only needed to showcase one of those skills to defeat Erik Koch at UFC Fight Night 40.
Cruickshank landed a big head kick and followed it up with a series of punches, finishing Koch in the first round.
With the win, Cruickshank (15-4) improved to 2-0 in 2014 and 5-2 overall since joining the UFC in 2012. He has finished three of his foes, delivering head kick knockouts against Mike Rio and Henry Martinez.
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After a submission loss in 2013 to Adriano Martins in Brazil, returning to U.S. soil has been good for Cruickshank. He finished Rio in the second round with just seconds left in Chicago this past January.
"This was a great fight for me," he said. "I showed up. When I do that, I can beat anybody."
While watching his highlights, Cruickshank remarked, "lights out. Alright." He added that when an opponent is hurt, "you gotta follow it up and got for the kill."
The loss was the third in Koch's (14-4) last four fights, as he fell to Dustin Poirier and Ricardo Lamas last year. He is 3-3 in six UFC fights after winning 11 of his first 12 pro bouts before signing with the promotion.
"I'm sorry guys I give it to Cruickshank he did a great job," Koch posted on Twitter, moments following the loss. "I'll be back just pride is hurt a little."
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I believe in the quote, "Trust is like a vase… once it's broken, though you can fix it the vase will never be the same again." This is most important to me because it is 100% true in my eyes. I have made a few mistakes in the past that have caused people to loose trust in me. Loosing someone's trust is the hardest thing for me to deal with. I hate letting people down. I have learned from my mistakes and am now very loyal and trustworthy to everyone around me.
When I first got my license, my mom was very protective over my driving. She didn't want me to go anywhere besides school and to my horse lessons. If I wanted to go somewhere else, I was to have that person I was hanging out with come and pick me up. Having that protection over me was annoying at times because all my friends lived far away from me and didn't want to drive all the way out to my house to come pick me up.
I obeyed my mom rules and everything was fine until she started to finally let me stay the night at friends' houses with my car. I then felt like I had all the freedom in the world and would drive all over the place without her knowing. Well I still had two months left before I was allowed to drive someone outside my family around in the car, which I was aware of, but didn't follow once my mom was letting me go more places. She thought I was obeying the rule because I would inform her I was, but I really wasn't.
One day, my friend and I went to the mall without my mom knowing, but soon got caught when she drove by my friend's house to drop off some money for me. I totally forgot she was going to do that on her way home from work. Once my mom got to her house and saw that my car wasn't there she freaked out and called my cell phone a million times until I finally picked up the phone. She played stupid and asked what we were up too so I said we were just sitting at my friends house watching a movie.
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Once home, my parents sat me down and explained how I lost their trust and I was not to use my car for a couple months. I broke rules and I had to pay for them. Even now I'm paying for them two years later. My parents always ask where I'm going and they sometimes check on me where ever I am. I regret breaking the rule and taking my car without them knowing because it has changed everything. I understand they are just doing this to protect me because they love me, and I understand that it will never be the same again.
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Hi folks,
any idea which of the 47 different models of Snark headstock tuner are best suited to our fine instrument?
Or any other suggestions?
thanks in advance for any pointers
Hi folks,
any idea which of the 47 different models of Snark headstock tuner are best suited to our fine instrument?
Or any other suggestions?
thanks in advance for any pointers
My vote is Peterson stroboclip hd
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2017 Ratliff R5 Custom #1148
Several nice old Fiddles
2007 Martin 000-15S 12 fret Auditorium-slot head
Deering Classic Open Back
Too many microphones
I have the red and the black.
The black is my favorite. It homes in fast and its easy to read.
No matter where I go, there I am...Unless I'm running a little late.
I have a Snark SN-5 which I let my other half use she loves it. But I use a tc electronic polytune. I do have other marks I use the red one sometimes, I forget which case it's in. I try to keep a tuner in each case I use regularly so I have atleast 20 clipon I found the Fender® FT-1620 to be easy and good I have 4 of those
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I use this one .... http://https://www.amazon.com/Snark-...=Snark++tuners
I love hanging out with mandolin nerds . . . . . Thanks peeps ...
I agree it's a little overwhelming trying to decide which tuner. I don't get why they don't make two or three of them, the differences being the size. I asked for a "red one" for Christmas. The freebee tuner I got from the Reverb.com booth at a guitar show is about wiped out. It works fine, and it was free, so I'm sure the red Snark will be an upgrade.
UsallyPickin's link didn't work but I think this was what was intended https://www.amazon.com/Snark-ST-2-Mu...dp_ob_title_ce
I'm also confident that I'll get one from Father Christmas
ST-8 would get my vote. Like the way it works. Especially in a jam or at a show. Have one on each of my main mandolins. Oh, and I also have Peterson, Polytune, Korg Sledgehammer Pro, and a few others.
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I use the red one 'cause it has a mic, which is better for tuning my Autoharps, than trying to clip a non-mic tuner on somehow.
If you don't need that feature, I've heard good things about the newer black ones.
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I have 2 Red Snarks which work superbly well,
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Lebeda F-5 "Special".
Stelling Bellflower BANJO
Tokai - 'Tele-alike'.
Ellis DeLuxe "A" style.
I like the D'Addario Planet Waves micro tuner. It tucks in to the back of the headstock and is nearly invisible from the front of the instrument.It's small enough that you can leave it on the mandolin all the time, even in the case. I have three of them, two on mandolins, one on a tenor banjo, so I never have to worry about forgetting my tuner.People might argue it's not as accurate as others, but it's accurate enough for my ears. I've used it on mandolin and tenor banjo in band gigs and sessions and the tuning was fine.
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I also like the red one.
I also bought a Peterson.
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I got a "red one" for Christmas. Best tuner I've ever used. Serious quality and accuracy.
I have a snark and it's beginning the fated breaking at the swivel connection.
I just bought two dadarrio micro ns tuners....LOVE these things. Small and can leave them on all the time.
I like the micro tuners more too.
Have two: Black SN-8 clip-on Super Tight All-Instrument Tuner & a Red SN-4 All Instrument Tuner with Mic & Metronome (also has a 1/4" jack for tuning with amps).
SN-8 I clip on most all the time, though the SN-4 was a new acquisition that has a broader range of tuning than the SN-8. The SN-4 uses 2 AA batteries whereas the other uses a CR-2032 button battery. Like them both, although I also play didgeridoo, overtone flute, and a few other percussion instrument - so the SN-4 gives me a broader range of tuning, and is really helpful in using vocals with the didgeridoo.
Only think about the SN-4 is keeping it from falling over. Wished could put a camera mount on it to adjust to various angles.
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From B381 - "....beginning the fated breaking at the swivel connection.". Why is it doing that ?. I've had my 2 Reds for 4 years now & they're perfect !. I don't leave mine on the headstock,i tune up & then they go back in the mandolin cases. Even when i'm ''playing out'',i use one (if i need to), & then i put it in my shirt pocket out of harm's way,
Weber F-5 'Fern'.
Lebeda F-5 "Special".
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Tokai - 'Tele-alike'.
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I like the black one. I have one red, one black and a tuning fork.
The black one seems to get most use, as I had to glue up the little flanges on the ball-joint of the red one, which were beginning to splay and crack.
The black one shows no sign of any plastic fatigue yet & theyre about the same age. Possibly something in the plastic is different?
The tuning fork is good for my cello or mandoloncello as the tuners can be a bit uncertain on those longer scale instruments.
I normally just tune the A anyway then do the rest from that as the ear is the final arbiter when tuning.
"Forget that anyone is listening to you and always listen to yourself" - Fryderyk Chopin
I have two - a red and a bright blue. Both very good. Have had them for around 4-5 years, still going strong and no signs of breakage (famous last words!). Both accurate, but the blue is possibly just a tad better in a loud jam? Used on both mandolin and guitar, and great for both.
Interestingly, my wife recently got one of the Planet Waves nano tuners. Small, accurate and discreet. But there's one thing that drives me nuts with it - it's got a sympathetic frequency with the mandolin and there's this annoying little buzz coming from the headstock every time it's attached. Don't know if anyone else has experienced this and if there's any way around it?
I had a Snark that (1) had a spring so tense it damaged the headstock finish on both sides, and (2) turned to mush - the red plastic degraded and came away on my fingers.
I'm another convert to the Planet Waves Micros. Excellent product that can stay on the headstock at all times (no need to remove for putting the instrument in the case) while being barely visible to others.
The only one I have ever used, is the SN-8. Got three.
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None of them. Buy a tuner that's accurate and won't break. Speaking from my experience with them.
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I had a red Snark and a black one. On both, after only a year and some change, the screens slowly faded so dark you couldn't read them.
I read (somewhere) that it was a problem others where having and there was some hack to get them to work again. My solution was... throw it away and look elsewhere.
Im using the D'Addario NS micro now and so far so good.
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D'Addario NS micro gets my vote. But if you can't stomach the $13 outlay, the Reverb $5 tuner works great https://reverb.com/item/204704-reverb-clip-on-tuner
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Katarina is a very good crowd control champion if you play her right. So, Katarina has to be one of the most lethal and best characters when played with the correct team. Any stuns or slows paired with Katarina is a lethal combination.
Ok now consider AP, with this build, you have 580 AP, Now concider you also have 60% spell vamp Oh boy. Now, consider your ult is 30% of your AP, and 55% of your attack damage 288*0.55= 158 + 580*0.3 = 332.4 damage per dagger.. and you steal 60% of that to your own hp, so 332.4*0.6= 199.44 life stolen per dagger. Wow go figure, and guess what, your ultimate, and your shunpo, and your dagger slows. This is because you got that handy rylai's sceptre. Now shunpo damage. 210 base at lvl 5. plus 75% of the 580.. well thats, 435 + 210. So your shunpo is hitting 645, and spell vamp 60% = 387 life to you self per dagger. woah, you can probably 2-3 hit a squishy character with that, with a 35% slow for 2.5 seconds?? HOLY ****.
I would always prefer sorcerer's shoes, but if you are against no magic resist you can also take ionian boots of lucidity.
Rylai's scepter, is the ultimate item for katarina because it slows your enemies when you attack with magic damage so when you are using death lotus all hit enemies are slowed. With 3 hextech revolver, you got 45% spell vamp, so again when u use your ultimate you gain alot of life. Rabadon's deathcap, is just for the nice ability power bonus. If you go late game and get full items, then the hextech gunblades are very usefull because your ultimate also scale with attack damage.
Early- mid- and lategame
Earlygame is all about last hitting minions, avoid to die and maybe get firstblood. Bouncing blade and shunpo is very good for last hitting, when you hit level 6 and get death lotus, if you have an allied with a taunt or stun like rammus, galio or sion go for the kill start with activate killer instinscts shunpo to your enemy let your allied stun or taunt use your ultimate, while the target is stun or taunted, if there still not dead you have bouncing blade to last hit, or else your shunpo cooldown should be down be the time.
Midgame is all about getting kills, pushing towers and remember still last hit minions. Remember you shall never start a teamfight, when the fight is startet shunpo in use bouning blade then ultimate if you have full hp continue is low hp flash out.
Lategame is all about winning the way to victory is to destroy towers, and the way to destroy towers is kill your enemies first and the way to kill you enemies is katarina. Your team have started a team fight katarina arive, you use: E, W, Q, R, and all is dead.
Skills and spells
Flash is very good to gangk and flee. If your in a team fight and you shunpo in the middle off all people, use ult flash away.
Ignite is very good to get first blood, remember first use your ignite when your target is fleeing. Remember that ignite reduces healing done too your target so if you are against dr. mundo, swain or vlademir etc. use it on them so their healing abillities are reduced.
Bouncing blade:
Is a very good ability to last hit minions. Remember bouncing blade reduce healing(if you activate Killer instinscts first) at enemies, so start a team fight using bouncing blade, when it is full upgraded it can hit all five enemy champions.
Killer instinscts:
Passive: Base damage increased.
Active: Makes your bouncing blade damage full damage at all targets and reduce healing very good to start a team fight with. when you shunpo all damage to your are decreased so if you start a team fight use that.
Shunpo teleports you to your target location, damage well too your enemy if you level up easy in the game to can easy take half life on weak champions like twitch. It is very important to remember that you can shunpo on allies and allied minions to escape. Shunpo is also very good to last hit minions, just remember you land behind your target when shunpo it.
Death lotus:
You start throwing knifes around you and it scales both attack damage and ability power, if youhave rylai's scepter, it slows your target(s). Use death lotus after shunpo in the middle of all.
My rune page is very overall, u can use it for almost every champion.
Health, Flat health is very good in the beginning makes you less killable, and gives you the control in the start if you have the opper hand, you have it more easy to push and get firstblood.
Dogde, Flat dogde is very good in the whole game special in the beginning, if you have good dogde you are less killable.
Cooldown reduction, flat or per level is your own choice i prefer flat because there is not the big diffrence between it. Katarina's abillities doesn't cost anything, neither mana, energy or health. So you can just spam use your abilities and if you have less cooldowns you can use them more.
Magic penetration, flat magic penetration your abilities damage more, all champion have base magic resestance so you can use it against all champions.


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Sunday, April 24, 2011
Sewing today...
First, I made another umpire bag for my nephew. The ones I mailed last Monday still haven't gotten there yet, and to will the post office to deliver them, I decided to mail a new one out tomorrow. This time I remembered to take a picture. You can see the lining in this one.
Then, I worked on my leggings muslin (a muslin is a practice garment). The good news is I made something that resembles leggings. The bad news, is these are NOT my size. I guess it's nice that i'm not as big as I thought I am (the pattern just has a waist measurement). So I'm going to make the next size down, plus get rid of some of the extra width (I already cut 5 inches off- but these are extra long to scrunch up on the leg...I though some of the extra length would be good for the skates.) Before I make the next pair, I want to ask people on Pattern Review if the baggy crotch will be fixed by having the size right, or if I need to alter the pattern shaping in some way. I didn't put the waistband elastic into these ones, because that seemed too hard to take out if I needed to remake them (and I assumed I would.)
I'm hiding in this picture because OMG ugly. But they do resemble leggings, don't they?
One or two more tries and I'll decide if I want to buy the expensive Under Armour fabric. Even leggings at Target are like $20, so making them myself would save quit a bit.
In other news, Kevin spent the day making a bed. Like actually making a bed. He is building a twin bed for our guest room.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Want to buy some yarn?
I'm destashing some yarn in hopes of acquiring funds to buy rhinestones for my skating dresses.
This is Wollmeise and they are:
63 grams of WD Neptun (80/20) (deeper in color than picture shows, at least on this monitor…)
61 grams of WD Schwammerl (100%)
and 65 grams of WD Bromberee (100%)
(WD means "we're different" it's a grab bag colorway that might be slightly different from the color with that name. It is not a "second"- but a first run, excellent condition yarn. 100% is all merino, 80/20 is merino/nylon.)
Since these have been used (but NOT used for knitting - just the rest of the skein was used) they have been exposed to the dog hair in my house, but they don't look bad (certainly not rolled in hair!) and it would just be a matter of picking off a few pieces. But warning in case you have allergies.
For reference, I can do a simple pair of socks for my size 5 feet with 60 grams, but only something quite simple. However, each mini-skein is more than enough for a pair of women's anklets, but would also be good for sampling projects or use in multiple color projects.
The price is $33 including paypal fees and first class shipping.
This yarn sells at The Loopy Ewe for $30 a skein, and skeins are approximately 150 grams. (This lot is 189 grams!)
Trust me, it's a good deal! I hate parting with such pretty pretty yarn- but I need some sparkles for my upcoming competition!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Leggings Frustration
Umpire Bag
My weekend sewing plans were for leggings (more on that in the next post). But I got a phone call yesterday that changed my plans.
I received a phone call on my cell phone it said "Mom", so I answer the phone and a tiny little voice says
"Can you make me a belt in a bag?"
Oh! It's my nephew!! Hi! nephew. What does he want?
"Hi C. What are you asking for"
"A belt on a bag"
"Oh, a bag ON a belt. Sure sweetie. What's this for?"
-Thinks about baseball players- why do they need bags on belt?
"What does it need to be made out of C?"
"Blue Yarn"
-Okay, so I'm knitting a bag.
Grandpa yells from back "Tell her blue fabric"
-Thank goodness…that will be much quicker!
"Okay, C. I can make you a bag on a belt! Can I talk to Grandma?"
"Hi Mom- what does he want? Can I just make a bag that slips onto a belt? Or do I need to sew a belt?"
Mom: "No, you need to make a belt, with pockets. Like what a workman wears…:
-OH! An apron. He wants an apron that can hold a baseball.
"Okay, well can you run a rule around his waist and find out just about what his waist measurement is. I know my sister doesn't have a tape measure, and, uh, if you could send a picture it might help."
Then she says "What he wants is what the umpire's wear to hold the balls."
OH FINALLY! We've gotten to what it is…
So I go and google umpire bags. Turns out, like I originally though- you just slip them on a pre-existing belt. They also cost about $6-$12. Why are they not just buying one. The measurements are 10" x 12" - that's why- it would completely overtake him if he wore it from a belt. I am thinking that I could probably put a buckle on a belt, rather than a tie- that might be easier for him.
I told him it might take me about two weeks, but almost immediately I get an email from my Mom to tell me he said he was going to sit on the couch and wait until I was done. Uh-oh- this is a rush order! She also says it can just slip onto a belt- woo...that makes it easier.
So yesterday Kevin and I go to Hobby Lobby and I bought some blue broadcloth and some baseball print fabric. I've actually bought the baseball print fabric before, but I guess I didn't have any leftover...
Today I made the bags, the handles are twill tape wrapped with fabric to give them a bit more hold, the bags are just simple serged bags. The first one seemed a little too small- it was wide enough, but it held only a baseball and a tennis ball, so not quite big enough for 2 baseballs (the request), so I cut out another. I had intended for this one to be bigger (I cut it 6" x 7" and used about 1/2" seam allowances- well large 1/4"...whatever my serger does) but it ended up narrower, but taller. I THINK it should work okay, but it's a bit more difficult to get the ball out of it- hopefully the smaller hands won't have a problem.
So my weekend sewing was umpire bags for the nephew. I don't sew on demand for very many people- so he's one lucky kiddo! (My sister told me he has already asked 100 times if I was done yet!)
I wish I got a better picture, but they are already sealed up in an envelope to mail out.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Sewing Day!
I promised myself yesterday that if I finished all my homework, I could spend all day today sewing. My original plan was to do the sandwich covers, but I need a small square of interfacing and I didn't have any. So then planned to sew up the pink fabric I just got, but somewhere along the line I switched to the orange fabric.


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I LOL'd so hard at that. XD
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Tell that to Victoria Star... I doubt she's going to stop at the 5 for her LTW. Stupid overachieving Sims, making me jealous because I'm nowhere near where I really want to be in life... #simsplayerproblems
What's it like running a BACC with ACR? I've never really been a fan of that mod (I'm way too micromanagey, and the personalities my Sims get in my head don't really tend to gel with its effects), but I'm still kind of curious.
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Fresh Installation of Windows 7 using ISO and OEM Key on Toshiba L450
Hi I bought a Toshiba with Windows 7 on it five years ago - I want to install an SSD now. Can I use the Belarc website to get the OEM Windows Key which came installed on the Toshiba, download the Windows USB download device, get the ISO from digital river, use to the OEM Windows key when booting up, then install Windows fresh on the SSD?
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win 7 64 bit
You should have a sticker on bottom of laptop for the key
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Everything needed is here to get and keep a perfect install: Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7
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I don't think I have a sticker - perhaps they stopped putting them on computers at some point? I have used Belarc, and have a 25 digit code. Is there any chance this might be the right key? Belarc has a note at the bottom of the screen saying it might be a generic SLP batch key:
'This may be the manufacturer's factory installed product key rather than yours'.
Is there an element of doubt here though, 'it may be'? Is there any way of checking.
If there is no sticker, then how else can you get the key?
I have a Windows USB stick now, having put the ISO on it after using Windows USB Downloader and adding Bootsect. But this is useless without a useable key, I guess?
Is it worth using the Toshiba back up disc instead, or will this cause alignment problems with the SSD?
The contents of the Windows USB stick looks similar to the contents of the Toshiba Recovery disc - I will keep the latter to revert to factory settings if need be. I want the best option to make the SSD run at maximum speed.
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You can check the key with PID checker, if it shows the key as OEM SLP then it`s the mass factory key which you can`t use to do a clean install.
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You can always fix the alignment after using your Recovery Discs.
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Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
Some laptops have the COA sticker inside the battery compartment.
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If this is Win7 was preinstalled at factory and has not been reinstalled with the Product key on COA sticker, then the SLP key cannot be used to activate a Clean Reinstall. I'd look again for the COA sticker because Toshiba would not have sold Win7 on that PC without it.
Otherwise for reinstall you'll need to use Recovery disks and then afterward try to Clean Up Factory Bloatware to regain performance ruined by bloatware and especially the duplicate factory utilities that interfere with better versions built into Win7.
Another option if you're happy with the install you have then you can clone or image it over. Most of us here recommend Macrium Imaging - Windows 7 Help Forums.
You can ask for any specialized help in the tutorial's Comments section from its author who is expert on SSD's and imaging.
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windows 7 pro 32bit
download MGAdiag tool and run.post your results. we can find what type of key you have.if your pc came with factory pre installed windows it will have oem slp,in that case you can use aomei partition assistance for os migration form hdd to ssd AOMEI Partition Manager Software: Partition Magic Alternative for Windows Desktop, Laptop, Workstation and Server
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That is really helpful - thank you. I will transfer to the clean install thread but for now, one thing
I've come across a lot of comments on this alignment thing - eg
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Is this really worrying over nothing, if it has worked for you to use the recovery image.
The HDD is 160, and new SSD is 128 -- I hear there are problems if the HDD is much bigger than the SSD.
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You can easily check SSD Alignment - Windows 7 Forums.
In addition there are these SSD Tweaks and Optimizations in Windows 7.
Another method for SSD - Install and transfer the Operating System
The author can guide you from any of those tutorials.
But do you know why there is no COA sticker as Toshiba cannot under their EULA with MS resell Win7 without having it on there somewhere. I'd contact them to inquire and let us know what they say. You want that option to take control of your Win7 from Toshiba which is why MS provides your own personal reinstall Product Key for only that PC.
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A five-mile pledge walk is planned for Saturday in Glenn Dale to help provide free surgeries for children with cleft palates.
The walk about 2.5 miles each way on the Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis Trail between MD Routes 450 and 193 starts at the Glenn Dale Community Center at 11901 Glenn Dale Boulevard (Rte. 193).
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A cleft-palate operation means a child can "smile and be socially acceptable and go to school and not be an outcast," said Davis, adding that the corrective procedure typically costs $250 and takes less than 45 minutes.
The walk, the first one Davis has organized, is dedicated to the life of Renee M. Henry, a dental hygienist who died at age 60 of a heart attack in 2008 and who worked with Davis at Landover Dental Associates for 17 years before they both joined Meyers' office.
"As a former dental hygienist, she upheld a high level of patient care, integrity, work ethics and morals," Davis said in an e-mail.
"After her passing, I was compelled to do something to honor her life, and Smile Train afforded me the opportunity to create a fund in her memory," Davis said.
Davis said 80 percent of the proceeds from the fundraising walk will go to Smile Train, a nonprofit based in New York that provides free cleft repairs for children in developing countries, as well as free training for cleft-related surgeons.
The remaining 20 percent will go to Davis' organization, Frowns2Smiles Dental & Healthcare Services Inc. to cover expenses related to the walk, such as printing, mailings, supplies, food and event materials, she said.
Members of Henry's family said they plan to participate in the walk, including Henry's daughter, Monica Lindsey, who lives in Upper Marlboro.
"We thought since the funeral that we wanted to honor her with something special, but wouldn't have wanted flowers," Lindsey said.
The family was trying to think of something, when Davis told her about plans for the walk.
"It was perfect," Lindsey said.
Repairing cleft palates and cleft lips was not one of her mother's particular interests, but as a dental hygienist, she cared about healthy smiles, Lindsey said.
Davis founded Frowns2Smiles Dental & Healthcare Services Inc. in 2008 and said she is in the process of converting it to a nonprofit. Based out of her house, the organization has provided two $1,000 scholarships to the Coalition of Concerned Black Christian Men Scholarship Fund to help with college tuition, Davis said.
Davis has also partnered with an oral surgeon in Landover to set up a grant to help female victims of domestic violence and to help children who can't afford dental treatment, she said.
Davis said she also provides food and clothes for children in St. Lucia.
The cost to participate in the walk is $25 per person and walkers may register by calling 800-851-9660, e-mailing email@example.com or texting 202-438-3668.
All participants will receive a goody bag, and anyone who raises $100 or more receives a T-shirt. Prizes will be awarded for the most pledges gathered, the first to cross the finish line and the largest participating group.
After the walk, there will be a reception catered by a local restaurant that will include entertainment.
For more information or to register or donate online, go to www.smiletrain.org/goto/frowns2smiles2010.


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Friday, December 11, 2009
Granddaddy and Bootsie
After a recent lunch with my grandfather, I felt the need to write this:
He speaks lovingly of her -- how she looked beyond his three kids and ex-wife and the fact that his extra money came from shooting craps and betting on the ponies and saw the potential of what he could be. He tells me that she accepted a carbon ring, no diamonds in the thing, that a "will you marry me?" was all she wanted.
He talks of meals cooked with love and the mothering she gave to his children, never being able to have any of her own. He recounts details of the first house they called home and the bed they shared, once fit for paupers that he traded in for one built for royalty. He told me about the care she took with her words and the way she brought him to God.
We share stories of our memories of her and the pain in our hearts still as fresh as the first day, when our screams matched octave for octave and volume for volume when she went home to meet her maker.
After forty years together the connection is as strong as ever though she is buried and gone. He tells me he stills misses her and I still miss her too. A love pure, a love real, a love enduring
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ANAHEIM, Calif. - Sean Miller has been on Bo Ryan's radar since the mid-1970s. That's when the future Arizona coach went to Madison, Wis., for the first time at Ryan's behest.
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Sean Miller has been on Bo Ryan's radar since the mid-1970s. That's when the future Arizona coach went to Madison, Wis., for the first time at Ryan's behest.
Miller was a 9-year-old hotshot point guard, and Ryan was a Wisconsin assistant looking for some juice to enliven a night designed to drum up interest in Badgers basketball. He called up Miller's father, a coach who agreed to send his son from Beaver Falls, Pa., to help out.
The young Miller donned a Superman cape and showed off his ballhandling and shooting skills.
"Sean more than handled himself," Ryan recalled yesterday. "He was great."
Ryan, a long-ago point guard himself, sees a lot of similarities in how he and Miller view basketball these days. Their teams - No. 2 seed Wisconsin and No. 1 seed Arizona - square off today in the West Regional final, with a spot in the Final Four at stake.
Neither Ryan, who has 703 career victories, nor Miller, with 249, ever has gotten that far.
"It's hard to get to a Final Four," said Miller, who started his coaching career as a Badgers assistant in 1992. "You can be really good and not make it, both as a coach, a team and a player."
The Wildcats (33-4) have not advanced out of the regional in Anaheim in three previous tries, dating to 1998. With eight weeks as the top-ranked team in the nation and 21 straight victories during the season, they want to deliver for Miller, who has restored the program's luster in his five years.
The Badgers (29-7) haven't been to a Final Four since 2000, shortly before Ryan took over in Madison. They've reached just one regional final during 13 straight trips to the NCAA tournament, making it every year since Ryan assumed control of a program in which he was an assistant from 1976 to '85.
He turned 69 this week, and the team is feeling a sense of urgency to deliver for a coach who, in the words of guard Josh Gasser, is "getting up there."


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What is Acute Gastritis?
Acute Gastritis is a condition in which the stomach lining—known as the mucosa—is inflamed. The stomach lining contains special cells that produce acid and enzymes, which help break down food for digestion, and mucus, which protects the stomach lining from acid. When the stomach lining is inflamed, it produces less acid, enzymes, and mucus.
Gastritis may be acute or chronic. Sudden, severe inflammation of the stomach lining is called acute gastritis. Inflammation that lasts for a long time is called chronic gastritis. If chronic gastritis is not treated, it may last for years or even a lifetime.
Erosive gastritis is a type of gastritis that often does not cause significant inflammation but can wear away the stomach lining. Erosive gastritis can cause bleeding, erosions, or ulcers. Erosive gastritis may be acute or chronic.
The relationship between gastritis and symptoms is not clear. The term gastritis refers specifically to abnormal inflammation in the stomach lining. People who have gastritis may experience pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen, but many people with gastritis do not have any symptoms.
The term gastritis is sometimes mistakenly used to describe any symptoms of pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen. Many diseases and disorders can cause these symptoms. Most people who have upper abdominal symptoms do not have gastritis.
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This I Believe
It was the winter of 2005 and I was going out to dinner with my family and grandparents before going to see a play. We were all dressed up very nice and going to eat at a fancy restaurant named "Symphony" in downtown Chicago. Of course there are many nice restaurants in downtown Chicago just like this one, but this one just happened to be closest to the theatre.
Upon arrival I was already so hungry I could eat anything, or so I thought. I was praying for a huge T.G.I. Fridays sized menu, but instead we got a one sided menu giving enough choice for anyone except an American. There were, no one or even two word items on the menu such as cheeseburger or fried calamari. Everything was elaborately named with many ways of preparing the food that I have never even heard of! There were also many types of sauces and spices I never knew existed. So I decided to pick out an item that consisted of some terms I knew such as cheese which I saw in my appetizer and steak which sounded good for my entrée.
About a half an hour later our appetizers arrived because I guess fancy places think it is "fancy" to make people wait longer for their food. I immediately take a bite out of my appetizer then swallow it with a look of disgust. I quickly sipped my coke which was about the only thing on the menu I could fully understand, and then I began to examine my dish. There were mushrooms, beans, many other things that I couldn't quite put my finger on; thankfully there was cheese on top the only thing I liked in the dish.
A half an hour after we got our appetizers the entrées arrived and it was impossible to tell if it was edible or not. My steak was covered in evergreen pines and had some sort of berry on it that did not belong on steak. Then it had one big twig sticking up through the center of it. This is when I thought to myself why would anyone go this far to ruin a perfectly good steak?
I believe that fancy restaurants go too far in trying to create the best appearance that they ruin the real taste. Instead of that crazy steak I would have much rather of had a nice cut of steak with maybe some blue cheese on top, now is that too much to ask? I would have easily even taken a cheeseburger over it. Sure the fancy presentation of the dish might be impressive looking at the work of art on a meal, but once I take a bite of it I do not look at the meal with the same sense satisfaction any more, which is what lead me to believe what I do now.
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Coathurst Pty Ltd v Dune Holdings Limited [2015] ATMO 115 (3 December 2015)
Suggesting that a party has manufactured evidence is a very serious allegation.
Section 253 of the New South Wales Crimes Act states that it is an offence to make a false document in that it relates to a person either creating a new forged document or forging details on an existing document with the intention to use it to obtain a financial advantage. The maximum penalty for making a false document is 10 years imprisonment. Coathurst Pty Ltd, one of the parties involved in this matter, is a New South Wales company and so New South Wales law would apply.
In 10 October 2013, fashion footwear and accessories retailer Dune Holdings Limited applied for the partial removal from the Australian Trade Mark Register of the trade mark described as the "Dunes Rash Pro logo". It had been registered under class 25 (clothing surf wear, footwear head gear) by Coathurst Pty Ltd, with a priority date of 30 May 1996.
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Dune Holdings Limited has pending applications for the trade marks DUNE and DUNE LONDON for classes of goods and services that are the same or at least similar to the class 25 goods covered by Coathurst Pty Ltd's registration.
It is also worth noting that this is not the first time the two companies battled over the Dunespro trademark registration. Dune Holdings Limited made an unsuccessful attempt at removing the trade mark from the registry back in 2005.
Dune Holdings relied on the same ground that was unsuccessful in 2005, alleging that Coathurst Pty Ltd was unable to use the trade mark in Australia on relevant goods or services within the 3 years it was registered and a month before the non-use application was filed (s92 (4)(b) of the Trade Marks Act 1995).
Coathurst Pty Ltd has been continuously using the trade mark on its website during the relevant non-use period, along with its use on a broad range of goods that fall under class 25, which are sold by way of a retail store.
But the difference this time around is that Dune Holdings alleged that the evidence presented by Coathurst (demonstrating use of the trade mark during the relevant non-use period) was fabricated. The issue of the fabricated evidence, as well as other arguments debated during the hearing, are set out below.
1. The fin sock photograph
Below is a photograph, filed as evidence in this dispute, of a fin sock bearing the logo in dispute, with a notable dark area above where the logo is affixed.
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Dune Holdings claimed that the dark area may be an obliteration over which the logo had been affixed in order to make it seem like the trade mark was used in relation to an article of footwear.
On the issue of the challenge to the probity of the evidence, the hearing officer noted, "The essence of the Applicant's submission is that in the picture the darker area above the Trade Mark may be an obliteration over which the Trade Mark has been affixed in order to spuriously establish use in relation to an article of footwear."
The hearing officer was unconvinced, pointing out that there are other explanations, such as:
- the dark area being a problem with the lighting, resulting in a darker area; or
- the article of footwear may just be one which had an existing generic sign that was removed to make way for the Dunes Rash Pro logo.
Curiously, no technical evidence was presented about the possible manipulation of this image. In January 2016 there were many media reports about how photographic company Nikon had given the first prize in a photography contest to a man named Chay Yu Wei, but that the winning photograph had clearly been manipulated. By changing the colour levels around an electronic version of the photograph, a faint white box was evident around part of the image, indicating that the photograph had been altered. Here is a photograph demonstrating the methodology used to ascertain that the winning image was faked:
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Dune Holdings inexplicably did not provide evidence of this type which would have demonstrated conclusively any manipulation of the image of the fin sock.
2. A photograph of thongs
Also filed as evidence was a photograph of a pair of thong ("thongs" being the Australian term for "flip flops" as they are known in other parts of the world), bought from Coathurst's store. This evidence was filed to demonstrate that showing that the Dunes Rash Pro logo as affixed to the goods appear on stickers that can be easily peeled off.
The hearing officer quite properly saw nothing suspicious about this, and pointed out other possible explanations, such as:
- the thongs being bought in bulk from a manufacturer without any trade mark affixed to them, which Coathurst had to do using the stickers; or
- Coathurst could have supplied stickers of the logo to the manufacturer so that it can be affixed during production.
None of the new arguments posited by Dune Holdings established any improper actions on the part of Coathurst.
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3. The Wayback Machine
Another issue debated by the parties was evidence of use of the mark on the respondent's website. Use of a trade mark on a website is difficult to assess in circumstances where there is no verifiable history as to when an existing layout was implemented.
Of note is that the very useful archival site Archive.org with its "Wayback Machine", a mechanism that captures period snap shots of all sites on the Internet, was not of use in this case, as the relevant non-use period was outside of the earliest archived copy of Coathurst's site on the service.
4. Trap purchase
Dune Holdings commissioned an investigator in June 2014 to visit one of the retail outlets alleged to carry Coathurst's products. The investigator provided evidence that none of the goods offered by Coathurst were for sale at the retail outlet.
The hearing officer also dismissed this evidence, citing that the goods might have been supplied during the relevant period, and that if the purpose was to prove the lack of use, it would have been more logical and relevant to investigate Coathurst's own factory outlet – something that Dune Holdings failed to do.
5. Internet outlets
Finally, Dune Holdings also exhibits various Internet searches showing some popular fashion outlets not carrying any goods bearing the trade mark in question, but this too was considered irrelevant by the hearing officer. The retailers listed high street retailers such as Oroton, Hush Puppies, David Jones, Kate Spade and others which tend not to sell fashion surfwear (which Coathurst's products fall into). Sites that sell fashion surfwear like Quicksilver or Billabong are noticeably absent in Dune Holdings' evidence.
Dune Holding's application to remove Coathurst's trade mark from the register was rejected.
The issue of the allegation of possibly fabricated evidence is an important one. Solicitors and barristers are obliged not to make allegations of criminality, fraud or other serious wrongdoing in 'court documents' without an adequate factual foundation.
In White Industries (Qld) Pty Ltd v Flower & Hart (a firm) ("White Industries"), Goldberg J noted that in legal proceedings (a different forum to the administrative proceedings of a trade mark removal action before a delegate of the Trade Mark Registrar), costs against a solicitor personally could be made when an allegation of fraud was made without "specific instructions and an appropriate evidentiary foundation, direct or inferred, for alleging and pleading fraud."
The court in that case quoted with approval Oldfield v Keogh:
"Written pleadings are frequently sent to counsel for revisal containing serious allegations of fraud, dishonesty, or misconduct. The consequence of lodging such pleadings in Court may be to cause irreparable injury to the person thus publicly accused. For an advocate to allow such charges to be launched with his name attached to them without the fullest investigation would be to abuse the absolute protection against actions for slander which the law affords to counsel. Counsel is not worthy of that protection unless he justifies it by the most scrupulous care in his written or oral attacks on character. He must insist upon being supplied with all the information which is thought by his client to justify the attack, and then he must decide for himself whether the charges made are such as can be justifiably made. In exercising his judgment in such a matter the advocate is fulfilling one of the most delicate duties to society which his profession casts upon him. It is no small responsibility which the State throws upon the lawyer in thus confiding to his discretion the reputation of the citizen. No enthusiasm for his client's case, no specious assurance from his client that the insertion of some strong allegations will coerce a favourable settlement, no desire to fortify the relevance of his client's case, entitles the advocate to trespass, in matters involving reputation, a hair's-breath beyond what the facts as laid before him and duly vouched and tested will justify. It will not do to say lightly that it is for the Court to decide the matter. It is for counsel to see that no man's good name is wantonly attacked."
Having set out this quotation, Goldberg J went on in White Industries to say that:
"Although Lord Macmillan refers to counsel in this passage the principles are equally applicable, in my view, to solicitors particularly where the solicitors sign the pleading containing the allegation."
These issues were not raised by the hearing officer, and the hearing officer certainly has no jurisdiction to consider these points. But the strategy of asserting that evidence was fabricated is not one which any practitioner should adopt without exercising extreme caution.


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Fast food chains, also known as quick service restaurants (QSR), comprise the largest segment of the restaurant industry, and have registered a historical compound annual growth rate of 3% in sales. While the $120 billion sector has encountered problems of late, top-line growth is likely to bounce back to its historical average. What's more, the recent recession has made competition as intense as ever.
Besides competition, the quick service restaurants industry is affected by changes in consumer tastes, national, regional, and local economic conditions, discretionary spending priorities, and demographic trends. Accordingly, success is often determined by varied menus, which offer something for everyone, and affordable selections during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In order to cater to the widest demographic possible, companies either offer a plethora of products under one brand, or seek to establish multiple concepts, with each striving to attract consumers of various demographics.
In comparing both business models, we have determined that they have a lot in common. Companies from both sides of the aisle feature dine-in, carryout, and in some instances, drive-through or delivery services. Then, there are non-traditional units, which are typically licensed outlets that include express units and kiosks that have a more limited menu and operate in small non-traditional locations, like airports, gasoline stations, and colleges, where a full-scale outlet would not be practical. Too, multi-brand chains (YUM Brands (YUM)) and single concepts (McDonald's (MCD - Free Analyst Report), Burger King Holdings (BKC)) remain focused on branded affordability, menu variety and beverage choice, convenience, and day-part (breakfast) expansion. Enterprises from both sides of the aisle utilize the combined purchasing power of their respective systems to acquire food and non-perishable items. Lastly, many in both realms tailor their menus to fit local/regional tastes. McDonald's properties serve beer in Germany, and only pork and chicken in India.
Multi-brand operators, though, typically have a healthier appetite for acquisitions. In order to supplement core growth and balance the risk associated with growing solely in the highly competitive hamburger realm, Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) acquired Qdoba Restaurant Corporation, operator and franchiser of Qdoba Mexican Grill a few years ago. Too, Arby's acquired Wendy's in 2008, with the stated purpose of generating synergies and overhead benefits. While management has devoted significant attention and resources to the consolidation of business practices and support functions, the combined business has yet to show signs of the turnaround. The aforementioned purchase of Qdoba has also failed to live up to expectations. These disappointing results are supposedly reflective of the recent recession. But then Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), another concept in the Mexican-food category, continues to churn out profits. Often times, companies make acquisitions for no other reason than to mitigate weakness at an existing brand. Over time, a large number of acquisitions in this sector have turned out to be ill conceived.
McDonald's, too, has invested in new brands. However, it does not hold on to them for too long. Rather, the fast-food chain typically spin-off other businesses as they become successful. In recent years, it has disposed of Boston Market and Chipotle Mexican Grill, with investors being handsomely rewarded.
The respective management teams at Burger King and McDonald's (as well as Sonic Corp. (SONC), to a lesser extent) have sought to better utilize their fixed cost base and mitigate labor, commodity, and energy costs. Moreover, this has led them to invest heavily in technology, with the intention of automating as much of the daily operations as possible. This has lowered the need for skilled workers in a labor-intensive sector. Too, it helped sustain operating margins, even during the recession. Here, many of the single brand chains have a notable advantage.
Single-brand companies also have an edge in name recognition. Both, McDonalds and Burger King have invested an enormous amount of capital into marketing, which has boosted visibility. McDonalds, for example, is well known throughout the world and its "Golden Arches" symbol transcends language barriers. This brand exposure is enhanced through a strong relationship with Hollywood. Promotions using feature film-related products, including toys and novelty items, are regularly used to attract customers and promote movies.
A major player in the sector with a multi-brand approach is YUM Brands, which operates three primary concepts (KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell) and has more than 37,000 (biggest by properties) locations globally. Moreover, a focus on numerous arenas has enabled its brands to become leaders in the chicken, pizza, and Mexican quick service restaurant categories. At YUM, each concept has proprietary menu items and dedicated marketing teams, which has helped to keep each concept's offerings fresh.
In the single-brand space, McDonald's, the largest quick service restaurant chain (by sales) has a stellar track record for making the right decisions at the right time. When the company felt its menu was getting stale, it refreshed it. Management kept its classic menu favorites, such as the Big Mac, and added a slew of new products, including Angus burgers. Too, a decision to boost business during the highly profitable breakfast period, with McCafe coffees and value-oriented beverage promotions, has been a tremendous success. In fact, McDonald's history of successfully adding new products (including value offerings and healthier options) easily outpaces that of their peers in the quick service restaurant space.
In the single brand versus multiple brand comparison, there are companies in both realms that consistently report good results. Success in this highly competitive sector is often determined not only by the popularity of a particular brand, but also by the product offerings available under each concept, and an ability to automate as much of the daily process. Moreover, "being a Jack of all trades, master of none'' reference applies to a few companies in the multi-brand realm. While they may have a portfolio of brands, single brand chains often offer a more diversified spate of products. That said, in this market, the whole (single brand) is stronger than " the sum of its parts" (multi-brand). It would behoove investors, interested in the fast-food industry, to focus their attention on the single-brand space.


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The Best of Gregory Isaacs, V. 2
". . . captures the peak of the Cool Ruler's vocal strength." –URB If you're looking for Gregory Isaacs classics, look no further than this collection. Together with Volume 1, this represents Gregory's best work with producer Alvin "G.G." Ranglin, including the extra classic "Border." This is Gregory Isaacs at his strongest. Rated as a "reggae essential" in The Rough Guide. All tracks recorded in Jamaica.


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CCA's Public Safety Office oversees safety and security issues at both the San Francisco and Oakland campuses as well as the residence halls.
California College of the Arts is a registered Private Security Employer (License number PSE 689) and employs its own Proprietary Private Security Officers (PPSO) as defined by the State of California (Business and Professions Code Section 7574.01(f)).
In addition, to augment the proprietary staff during peak periods and special events, the College contracts with a licensed contract security vendor (Private Patrol Operator).
The college's proprietary officers and the contract officers are easily discernable based on their uniforms.
As licensed security professionals, CCA Public Safety Officers have the authority to ask persons for identification and to determine whether individuals have lawful business on any campus facility.
Public Safety Officers are not law enforcement officers and have powers to arrest that are equivalent to any private citizen. CCA Department of Public Safety cultivates and maintains a strong working relationship with the Oakland Police and San Francisco Police departments.
All crime victims and witnesses are strongly encouraged to immediately report the crime to the Department of Public Safety and the appropriate police agency.
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Additional services and policies for the students collegewide are described in detail in the official CCA Student Handbook, which covers such additional topics as:
• the college's escort program
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• incidents involving injuries or criminal activities (e.g., theft, assault, public drunkenness)
CCA's Public Safety Office offers the following services and programs:
Photo ID Requirement
All students must wear a current CCA photo identification card at all times when on campus. A current CCA photo ID card is required to enter the San Francisco campus.
All student ID issues (including updating stickers) are handled Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Public Safety offices on either campus.
Important: The first photo ID card is free to new students; replacement cards cost $10. Chains and lanyards for photo ID cards can be obtained at both Public Safety offices.
Students must obtain a sticker to validate their photo ID card for each semester of enrollment.
Validation stickers can be obtained at the Public Safety desk in Hooper Graduate Building on the SF campus or the OAC Desk in Oakland with proof of current enrollment and a completed student ID acknowledgment form.
Bicycle Safety
CCA supports a vibrant biking community. There are bike racks located in many locations around and within the campuses. Please use appropriate locking systems when using both indoor and outdoor bike racks. Please refer to Safe Bikes for many helpful bicycle resources.
Bicycle or scooter riding and skateboarding within the campus is prohibited. Please walk your bicycle, skateboard or scooter to avoid injuring yourself of others in the CCA community.
Crime-Prevention Programs
Public Safety offers the following crime prevention programs to encourage and enable members of the college community to take responsibility for their own security. More information can be obtained from the Public Safety office.
Safety Presentations: Speakers are available to give presentations regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, crime prevention, identity theft, personal safety, injury prevention, ergonomics, workplace violence, emergency preparedness, and other topics.
Crime Alert Notices: When circumstances warrant, the department releases bulletins to alert the college community to special crime-related conditions. CCA uses the RAVE emergency alert system to provide Timely Warnings and Emergency Alerts to our community.
Resource Materials: Brochures and other printed materials about safety, crime prevention, emergency preparedness, alcohol or drug abuse, and public transportation are available in the Public Safety office.
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Public Safety maintains the college's emergency supplies and communication equipment.
Medical Assistance
Public Safety officers are trained in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and coordinate training with other areas of the college community.
Public Safety documents on-campus incidents, injuries, and criminal activities with reports that can be used for insurance claims or other legal purposes. The officers can also assist members of the college community in completing and submitting police reports.
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Many special events are conducted at the college that require additional Public Safety services. Students should contact the Public Safety Department at least two week prior to an event if additional coverage is needed.
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Public Safety administers all requests to serve alcoholic beverages at campus events.
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