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American Industrial Partners Capital Fund IV LP (AIP) has completed the acquisition of the motorized recreational vehicle business of Riverside, Calif.-based Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
Fleetwood and New York City-based AIP announced the sale late Friday (July 17).
The purchase price of $33.2 million is inclusive of certain assumed liabilities and is subject to customary post-closing adjustments, according to an AIP press release.
Concurrently, Fleetwood terminated approximately 700 employees associated with this portion of its business.
The final purchase price was well off the $53 million figure initially mentioned when the offer became public on May 15.
Fleetwood started trying to sell its RV and manufactured housing businesses Feb. 6, before it filed for bankruptcy March 10. Fleetwood contacted or heard from more than 75 companies. Of those, 10 met with management or visited Fleetwood's operations.
In May, Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. had $20.7 million in assets compared to at least $265.2 million worth of debts, according to financial filings the company made in bankruptcy court. Of that, at least $183 million was money owed to unsecured creditors.
What You Get for $33.2 Million
The transaction with AIP was an asset purchase and included two motorhome manufacturing facilities, two motorhome service facilities and Fleetwood's Gold Shield supply subsidiary, all presently located in Decatur, Ind. It also includes the intellectual property for Fleetwood's existing motorhome brands and certain machinery and equipment in Riverside.
Fleetwood RV is one of North America's leading manufacturers of Class A and Class C motorized RVs and has established one of the industry's broadest and most respected distribution channels and product lines. Fleetwood RV will be jointly run by Chuck Wilkinson, CEO, and John Draheim, president.
Following company meetings with all associates in Decatur, Wilkinson stated, "Our veteran work force is enthusiastic and excited to return to their jobs building the best coaches in the industry."
Draheim added, "We are confident that the new company can capitalize on the strength of the Fleetwood RV brand and strong relationships with the distribution channel that have been developed over the past 60 years."
"AIP builds and invests in great American headquartered businesses and we believe Fleetwood RV represents an attractive investment opportunity," said Dino Cusumano, an AIP partner. "We are pleased to be partners with Chuck, John and all the talented associates at Fleetwood RV. We respect the long and successful history of the company and greatly value the relationships that Fleetwood RV has with its dealers, customers, suppliers and associates and look forward to continuing and improving those relationships over time."
Cusumano added, "The company's headquarters and manufacturing operations will be in Decatur, Ind. We would like to thank the city of Decatur and the state of Indiana for their significant support during this process."
Fleetwood was the country's largest manufacturer of Class A motorhomes in 2008, accounting for an 18.6% share of the market, according to Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). The company held a 20.4% market share the year prior.
According to the latest SSI numbers through May, Fleetwood remained No. 1 in Class A retail sales with a 19.1% market share and No. 3 in Class C sales with a an 11.4% market share.
Paul Bamatter, another AIP partner, said, "Fleetwood RV will be organized as a separate standalone company within our portfolio of companies. Fleetwood RV will have one of the best balance sheets in the industry with no-third party debt and a significant cash balance at close."
Wilkinson said, "We look forward to partnering with the American Industrial Partners team and have charted a going forward operating agenda focused on developing new and leading products, further improving our quality and service levels and our cost position."
Draheim noted that, "Our customers and dealers have been extremely loyal to us over the years and we expect to repay that loyalty by ensuring that they are afforded innovative products built with exceptional quality, all at affordable prices. Our near-term outlook has turned positive as our dealer inventories have bottomed and retail sales have accelerated in the past few months."
About AIP
American Industrial Partners was founded in 1989 and is a private equity firm that makes control equity investments in mid-sized industrial companies that can benefit from the firm's systematic approach to implementing strategic and operational improvements. It is investing its fourth fund which recently closed with $405.5 million of committed capital.
For more information, visit www.aipartners.com or American Industrial Partners can be reached at (212) 627-2360.


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There is no charge to borrow our DVDs, however, DVDs that are late accrue charges of $1.00 per item, per day.
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Fines on overdue DVDs are $1.00 per item, per day, for each day that the library is open.
Fines on other overdue items are 25 cents per item, per day, for each day that the library is open. No fine shall exceed the replacement cost of the overdue item.
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I can report that sound works fine on Ubuntu 11.10 with my P100-429. Which it doesn't do on Windows 7 on the same machine.
The video is not great though, there are occasional flickers under GNU/Linux that Windows doesn't suffer from (so probably not hardware…). I've tried several different versions of the NVIDIA drivers with no difference.


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Available in a wide variety of crisp and vivid colors, our Metallic Crinkle Cut Spring Fill takes up more space so you can use less in your gift baskets and boxes.
- Fill is sold in 40 lb. boxes. A 40 lb. box of fill measures 24" L x 18" W x 41" H.
- Accordion shaped shred, which expands, is perfect for heavier weight gift basket products.
- Crinkle Cut is a Trademark of Spring-Fill Industries, Inc.
- Please allow 10 business days for processing. Product ships from a separate warehouse. Additional time might be required during peak holiday season.
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New York City foodies are going to get "Drunk in Love" with these dishes.
Brucie, an Italian restaurant, is gearing up for Valentines Day by offering a Beyonce-themed menu for the occasion.
Sink your teeth into Blue Ivy. No, not the baby. This "Blue Ive" is an offering of smoked blue potatoes, chiriboga blue, trout roe and watercress for $16.
Or perhaps you would like to "Put a Ring on It" with a serving of anelli, calamari, broccoli and saffron for $20.
Personally, I just want to tell my waiter "I am Pasta Fierce." I still have no idea what a jalapeno pappardelle, puttanesca and gold leaf for $24 looks like.
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Paternity DNA Testing
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- To prevent someone providing samples on behalf of someone else, we must verify the people being tested are who they say they are.
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- Nothing. The actual testing / analysis of DNA for a Legal (Chain-of-Custody) Test and a Peace-of-Mind (PoM) Test is identical. Both undergo the same rigorous testing, both are guaranteed at a minimum of 99.99%, and both are issued with notarized result reports.
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- We are one of the very few foreign laboratories that can issue results that are accepted in Thailand, as well as abroad.
- If you were to take paternity test with the Thai Police Hospital, your results do not need to be authenticated. However, it usually a minimum of four months to get your results with the Thai Police Hospital, and your results won't be accepted outside of Thailand. There are currently no AABB-accredited DNA laboratories based in Thailand.
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Self Portrait Tuesday 1
Well, before I finish up and post my second Ottawa installment, I've decided to dip my toe into the infamous Self Portrait Tuesday pool today. I had taken this shot about 3 weeks back, with the intent to submit it for SPT back then, but Ottawa planning got in the way.
Good grief, what a scary close-up. I guess it's appropriate for October, huh?
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That's one sexy mug!ReplyDelete
I mean ... nice shot, Ward.
Well, now I know what to get you for Christmas, anyway...a RAZOR!ReplyDelete
I think what's scarier is that you're driving while you're doing this...ReplyDelete
Roque, it's the Atlantan way, I'm afraid.ReplyDelete
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I think I got on there ... looooong time ago.
im a copy cat! posting my first to the self portrait group as well.ReplyDelete
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Some Questions For Lily Allen
from the once-more... deptLily Allen has continued to post statements from various artists on her blog against file sharing, and most are of the "yeah, file sharing, it's bad!" variety. While she still doesn't quite seem to realize what was hypocritical about her decision to copy a Techdirt post while claiming that copying was bad, she did recently post something where she tried to "answer some questions" that others seem to be having about her effort. The problem is that the "questions" she's answering aren't really the questions that people have been asking. Her explanation is that she's trying to show what file sharing is doing to new artists. Furthermore, she complains that comments about people getting cut off from the internet are misguided, since the proposals are no different than cutting someone off for not paying their bill. Then she attacks the concept that music could be free, saying:
"It's not free to make, so it can't be free, can it?"And goes on to say that not enough people are paying for music, so that's "threatening new music." Anyway, her "answers to some questions" mostly raise more questions from me, so I'd like to present them here. If Lily Allen is serious about dealing with these issues (and serious about being "sorry" -- even if she apologized for the wrong thing), then it would be great to see her directly address these questions, rather than responding to some made up questions.
- You claim that file sharing is harming new music. Yet, at the same time, a recent study has shown that more new music is being created today than ever before in history. Partly, that's because new tools have made it cheaper than ever to create and record new music. But those same technologies are also making it cheaper to promote and distribute that new music. All of those factors seem to outweigh the "piracy" issue. So, how can you claim that it's harming new music, when the evidence suggests more new music is being created than ever before?
- You claim that "not enough people are paying for music." However, just a few months ago, the economists employed by PRS, which is a big part of the UK music industry, released a study suggesting that the music market was growing, not declining. They agreed that retail sales have dropped, but that live show attendance and other offerings (merchandise, etc.) have outweighed the decline in music sales. In other words, people are spending more on music, it's just going into different things -- just like 50 Cent said. Given that the economists who represent your industry are saying the opposite of what you claim must be happening, can you support the claim that not enough people are paying?
- According to many reports, you benefited greatly yourself by promoting your music via MySpace, which allowed people to listen to your music for free. Other reports have suggested that you have complained in the past that your record label does not give you much, if any, money from CD sales. Given that you seem to have used "free music" to your own advantage in the past, how can you say that "music can't be free"?
- You are posting your blog on a Blogspot.com domain, which is provided by Google to you, for free. It cost Google money to create this service, and all of its services, and yet it has been able to create a business model whereby it makes money by giving away certain aspects of its business for free. Google is one of the most successful companies in the world. Why do you insist with such certainty that using free as a part of a business model is a bad thing?
- There are a growing number of artists -- big, medium and small -- who have learned to embrace file sharing, and have found that it has helped them to better connect with their audience, and when combined with a smart business model, makes them more money than in the past. Given that's the case, is it possible that the problem is artists choosing a bad business model rather than "piracy" being the problem?
- Despite your shading of the issue, there have been and continue to be proposals in the UK that would lead to people being kicked off the internet -- yes, for a limited time, but still removed from the internet. Can you explain how that makes people any more likely to buy your music?
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For the second time in just under a week, a well-known player on the Atlanta Falcons has been arrested.
Atlanta police arrested Falcons defensive end John Abraham today on charges of obstruction of police and obstruction of firefighters, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
The Atlanta Police Department said police and firefighters were responding to a call about a woman threatening to jump from a building, and Abraham refused their requests to leave the area. It is unclear why Abraham wouldn't leave the area, or whether he knows the woman.
The woman did not jump and was not injured.
The obstruction charges are misdemeanors. Abraham, who has started all three games for the Falcons this season and is tied for the team lead with two sacks, is expected to be booked at the Fulton County Jail and released.
Last week Falcons running back Michael Turner was arrested for drunk driving just hours after the Falcons' victory over the Broncos on Monday Night Football.


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Dave O necesitaba un nuevo diseño de camiseta y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 155 diseños de 35 diseñadores freelance.
We are looking for a design that is fun, a little sexy, but classy! It should be inspired by the pinup style 'nose-art' that was prevalent on the fuselage of WWII bombers in the 1940's. We intend to use the design on clothing, but will likely carry it over to other applications like notebook covers, posters and vinyl graphics for use on cars, trailers, etc.
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We are a newly organized angel investment group that is working with a limited number of small companies that are trying to weather tough economic times. We don't have a logo or graphic design, but we thought it would be fun to start with one (who knows what we might grow into in the next 10 years!). We all like cars, motorcycles and planes. We are also old enough to remember how the nose-art and pinups kept spirits high during tough times during WWII.
We are planning on using this graphic design to mainly be used on clothing and notebook covers, but we also will likely create posters (limited number) and vinyl graphics for cars, trailers, etc. The clothing design should fit in a 3.5 inch by 3.5 inch square. It might also fill the back of a jacket.
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- The pinup girl should have a sassy looking military style uniform on.
- Would like to incorporate the shape of the Legend air shock morphed into a 1940's style fighter plane with propeller, wings and tail. This could be in the background. See geocities link for photo.
- Note: For those who don't want to wrestle with the air shock, try dividing Independent Air-Force LLC between the first two words and place the pinup girl in between.
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- Link showing some artwork that caught our attention: http://www.geocities.com/deucehearts18/noseart
- Other link for pinup inspiration: http://thepinupfiles.com/
- There is a fine line between sexy and sexual. We do not want a sexually provocative design that offends our wives or daughters. But they do have a good sense of humor.
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FENTON, Mo. (AP) - Search crews were back in the Meramec River near St. Louis on Wednesday after a man jumped from a bridge after running from police during a traffic stop.
A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper stopped the man for speeding about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday on Highway 21 near Highway 141. When the trooper approached the car the man ran to the bridge and jumped.
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Everyone has their favourite driving track or two. And now with the BMW iPod and USB interfaces, you can have a couple of thousand. Simply connect your iPod, iPhone, MP3 player or USB stick to the on-board system and choose your favourite songs from your entire collection. Once your device is plugged in, you can access your music library and control the volume using either the radio, the multifunction steering wheel or the iDrive Controller. Now you can have endless musical enjoyment without being distracted from driving.
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Over the past week or so I have received a number of gluten-free products to sample & review. I am so excited about this! All of these goodies look so good – I can't wait to dive into each & every one. All in good time. Be on the lookout for lots of good stuff!
Sunday night my mother-in-law, Mary, called & asked to stop by. Twenty minutes later she showed up with the most incredible gluten-free delicacy you could imagine. Can you guess what she brought over? Gluten-free cream-filled chocolate frosted doughnuts.
These puppies tasted better than I remember Krispy Kreme's tasting. Jon has counted them so that no one steals his beloved treats. I hope to get the recipe from Mary & share it with you guys in the next few days.
I was able to make my own, personalized chocolate bar at Chocomize the other day! What fun I had creating that! I chose to make my bar out of dark chocolate with dried blueberries & cashews. I have yet to dig in, but I promise to report back when I do. Here is a teaser picture for you:
I was very fortunate today to meet with a very special woman named Shelley at Whole Foods. Shelley started a company called Moondance Heavenly Desserts after finding out that she was both wheat & gluten intolerant. In Shelley's quest to find gluten-free desserts she enjoyed, she perfected several gluten-free recipes & opened her own business. I will expand much more on Shelley & Moondance Heavenly Desserts in my review of the products. For now, I leave you with a picture of the treats that were graciously given to us to sample & review:
I am especially looking forward to the Pumpkin Cheesecake. Those of you who have been reading Gluten-free is Life for a while know about my love for pumpkin – it is right up there with chocolate. Make sure to check back soon for our review of Shelley's treats.
One last quick note – Starbuck's is now carrying gluten-free treats again. You can read more about it here in my latest Examiner article.
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What does Hall of Fame have against Terrell Davis and Broncos stars?
The Raiders have 13 players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Broncos have four. Something ain't right. Why is Denver so under-represented in Canton, Ohio?
Super Bowl star Terrell Davis and Orange Crush linebacker Randy Gradishar are the two biggest snubs, according to me and Peter Burns of Mile High Sports Radio. What does the Hall have against the Broncos? East Coast bias? Pure stupidity? Listen to Burns and I discuss it here:
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Hello, Gorgeous!
Oh, what? You thought you'd never hear from me again? Well, it turns out the kitchen remodel took a little longer than expected (three months), and if you can't cook on a food blog, what's the point. Does that mean I'll blog with regularity again? No promises there, but I've definitely had requests to post pictures of our 99.5% complete kitchen, so here it goes.
First off, i would definitely recommend you check out this post before reading any further. You definitely need a reminder of how gross our kitchen started compared to how it looks today.
Okay, did you check? Because really, you need the reminder. Here's that link again.
Alright, now I trust you remember the crappy laminate covered by crappy ikea flooring. and the ugly cabinets. and the sink to the left of the window. Are you dying of anticipation? Good! Behold, heavenly kitchen:
Not too shabby, right? I'm really happy with the way everything turned out. I of course have a few wishes, and we ran into a few issues along the way but damn, that looks magazine worthy... well maybe if we didn't cook so we didn't have so much stuff on our countertops.
Things that had to chang/things that will change/things I wish were different:
- The floors. It was sad sad day when we realized the white stained floors weren't going to cut it. The beautiful greyish color and all the character went to hell when the poly cured and turned yellow. Now don't get me wrong, I like yellow. But not on floors that are meant to be white/grey. And not the color yellow that immediately makes you think about urine. Yeah. Sorry guys. So the floors have been painted white and hot damn, white they are. Guess what! That means everything shows up on them. This also means I clean the floors 3 times a week, so that can't be a bad thing, right? I tried to find a good solution to the cleaning, starting first with a Shark steamer (you can read my review of that piece of shit here) and now with the Bona system recommended by my mom. Is it perfect? No. Does it work better than anything aside from scrubbing the floors on your hands and knees? So far, yes. And if you think I'm EVER going to clean this floors on hands and knees you are SORELY mistaken my friend. Maybe if we'd found a more natural/water based poly for the stained wood they would been okay, but as far as I'm concerned, that route is not for me. And hopefully, since the floors ARE made of hard (well soft) wood (pine) they'll shift and give me a little more of that rustic look we were going for. They'll definitely get grooves in them as they wear, and I'm totally okay with that. Groves = character as far as i'm concerned.
- The shelves. I love the open shelving we went with. I think it keeps the space nice and open, and we do have lots of pretty things to go on the shelves. But also, some not so pretty things, or things that don't match. Now on my list of things to buy are water glasses, about 500 new pieces of pyrex, fiesta and le cruset (okay, not quite that many, but more... that match). I also envisioned them being darker (reclaimed?) but cost was starting to become an issue so we went with raw bitch (real birch, not ikea birch). I think that with time they'll darken a bit, but i might also like to stain them one day. We'll see!
- The Laundry station. Totally temporary... and by temporary I mean i will probably stay that way for 10 years. I'd like to replace that 110 year old drafty window with one at the same height as the sink window, so we can put the washer and dryer side by side and enclose them. Imperative? Definitely not. Right now the clothes on the station are what's holding up that vintage table cloth (which is hiding our recycling). We obviously need a more permanent solution for that in the meantime.
- The counter height stools. West elm has our stools on backorder until Mid october (jerks!) but they're pretty. (The ones with backs. As far as kyle is concerned, a stool is not a seat unless it has a back. He clearly doesn't have the perfect posture I do from 13 years of Violin playing)
Oh, look. The design of those kitchens are QUITE! reminiscent of ours. Obviously I should be an interior designer. I'm sure they're lots of room for that in a down economy, right? The stools we have in place now are from ikeas "as is" section (30% off, already assembled!) and I figure they'll be helpful when we have people over and are all hanging out in the kitchen.
- The light fixture. It's exactly what I wanted but because of weird wiring (thank you 115+ year old house) we can't JUST turn the light fixture above the sink on. Which means all the recessed lights are on when it is, and the pretty edison light bulb isn't a focal point. Whatevs.
- Spice racks. Right now our spices are either hidden or hanging out by the open pantry. Left of the fridge there is wall space waiting for me to hang spice racks I got from ikea. I plan to "hack" them a bit, because I don't really like the dowl
Things I couldn't be more happy about:
- Ikea cabinets. Way cheaper than pretty much any box cabinets, and they definitely have great functional abilities. We need to rearrange the interior some of them so we can put a garbage can and compost bin inside, rather than having it in the far corner of the room (very convenient).
- Bowling lane countertops. They are SO PRETTY! And easy to clean. We did decide we're not going to cut on them (!) because they're just too pretty. we have some rements in the garage that will eventually turn into nice butcherblock cutting boards for use on the concrete countertops, but for now, that bamboo one, and our many mini ones do the trick just fine.
- Concrete countertop. Also: GORGEOUS! adds a slight industrial edge to the room without being too grimy. Also, super easy to clean
- The sink. Also ikea. lovely, functional and seemly far more expensive than it was
- The faucet. am i a lame ass or what? I wanted to stick to chrome for a more 'authentic' look, but EVERYTHING is brushed nickle these days. I'm sorry, but i'm not 50 and i don't live in the suburbs. BRING ON THE CHROME! the head of the faucet pulls down and functions as the sink sprayer too. Huzzah!
- Subway tile. I love it, and that's all you need to know
- The drawerpulls, $4 a piece. I searched and searched for vintage drawer pulls, but found nothing the style i wanted, or enough of the same style.
I obviously have plenty of work to do regarding decorating, window treatments and organization, but what do you think? Is it your dream kitchen? What would you have done differently?


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0-6 month baby favorites/
Let's ignore the fact that I haven't posted since April and talk about the best baby gear for 0-6 month babies (and beyond)! I've been looking forward to posting about my favorite baby items since before we were pregnant. Is that weird? Seeing other peoples' favorites lists helped us to figure out what we needed/wanted, so I'm hoping this might do the same for some of you! I feel like we tried our best to not overdo it on the gear. I researched and found items (as best I could) that would grow with Lennon throughout the years. This causes you to sometimes spend a bit more, but it's typically very worth it. With the holidays coming, I thought it would be a great time to finally post these lists. (This post does not contain affiliate links.)
- Dock-a-tot Deluxe // Oh man, did we utilize this a LOT in the first 3 months. It was nice to have a safe spot to put Lennon in that was also super cozy. We didn't use this as a co-sleeper, but still got a ton of use out of it. The quality is top notch and it's so easy to move around the house. Lennon loved napping and playing in this in those early months. Now she loves crawling in and out of it. (disclosure: Doct-a-tot sent me this product to try out for free and review.) I was really happy having this product and would recommend!
- BabyBjorn Bouncer // This was one of those "grow with baby" items that we are still using today! This seat was awesome for the more upright and non-crunched position when Lennon was having some reflux issues. It's also very breathable and the material molds itself to your baby's head to help prevent flat spots. I still use this with her multiple times per week so I can take a shower. It folds down easily, is easy on the eyes, can later be used as a seat, has 3 different positions, and is also super easy to move around the house. Only con is no auto-bounce. :) A friend sent us the toy bar which Lennon loves!
- Skip Hop Multi-level Bouncer // This may seem redundant with the seat above but that was not the case at all for us. The height adjusts from floor to table height (and anywhere in between), depending on where you want baby. We've used this non-stop from about 1 month and still use it today. We had to support Lennon's head the first 1-2 months with a rolled burp cloth (the actual seat angle doesn't adjust) but this seat saved us. The vibrations were incredibly soothing to her and we actually called this "the magic poop chair." It seriously helped her with pooping and all of the crazy infant gas. She didn't sleep in it at all, but would sit in it happily for 10-25 minutes at a time. Those minutes are so precious in the beginning. I could plop her in it and actually have time to make breakfast. She still loves hanging out in this seat and eating ice with product #3 listed below. HUGE fan of this seat! It's also not overwhelming in size at all.
- Lotus Bassinet + Crib Bundle // I cannot express my LOVE for this product enough. We used the bassinet for our bedside bassinet and it was perfect. It was easy to rock with my foot hanging off the bed in the middle of the night, has a gentle rock, is big enough to use for at least 6-12mo, has mesh sides for breathability and so you can see baby, is incredibly lightweight, and easy to set up. The best part is the frame is also used with the larger crib. If you check out the link and video it will make a lot more sense. The larger crib packs down easily and is very lightweight, especially in comparison to most portable cribs.
- Skip Hop Foam Playmat // A playmat that is easy on the eyes. We have this in our main living space on the wood floor and love it. I use the dustbuster on it for crumbs and dog hair.
- Boon Flair High Chair // I went back and forth on high chairs for way too long. I didn't even register for one, because I couldn't decide. After seeing our friend use this chair with her baby, I fell in love. Major pros: You can easily roll it around the kitchen if you have wood or tile floors, crazy easy to clean (no where for crumbs to hide), height adjustable from table to counter height, pop off tray liner for easy tray cleaning. I also like that it doesn't have a wide-leg footprint like a lot of high chairs. We actually found this on Craigslist for $50!! Such a steal of a deal and very happy with it. It's not exactly my style, but I couldn't pass up the CL deal and how easy it is to clean. Even for the full price, I'd say it's worth it.
- Nuna Mixx // My goal was to find a stroller that would be durable for city sidewalks and lots of adventures away from home. I love the look of this stroller, high quality build, small footprint, adjustable seat (goes fully flat and faces out or in), large rubber tires, large canopy, opens and collapses very easily, and the push bar height adjusts easily. I would say the downside is that it's on the heavy side (25lbs) and when collapsed, you can't stand it on its end for easy storage (like the Uppababy strollers). Nordstrom typically runs a package deal on Nuna stroller/carseats during their half-yearly sales!
- Skip Hop Activity Center // Another big hit item that grows with baby to many stages. It changes from a 360-turning seat, to an activity center for pulling up/cruising to, and eventually to a table. Lennon has been using the seat component since 4 months old and still loves it! It's also adorable and the "keyboard" music isn't too loud/obnoxious.
- Boon Collapsible Bathtub // If you can't tell, I have a major love for Boon and SkipHop products. They're just so well made and well designed. This tub did not disappoint! It was absolutely perfect from birth to about 7 months, when we started putting Lennon in the big tub. It collapses and doesn't take up much space, can adjust to an angle before your baby is sitting up, and is a cinch to keep clean. For the first month or so we used this inexpensive body sponge to keep Lennon from sliding around. It was perfect! I had the hardest time deciding on a tub but was beyond happy with this one.
- Reusable Baby Wipes // Before we started using our cloth diapers (we use these diaper flats) we eased in with cloth wipes. We both love cloth wipes! They are so much easier to use than traditional wipes. If you don't mind the laundry, cloth wipes are a game changer. We make a simple solution using filtered water and lavender witch hazel (about 1/4c mixed with 4 cups water with 40ish wipes), but even water-only works. We have about 60 wipes total, which turned out to be the perfect amount for doing diaper laundry every other day.
- Thirsties Snap Duo Diaper Covers // Using diaper flats (or prefolds) with waterproof covers is about the cheapest option (and most slim-fitting!) for cloth diapers out there. I have nothing bad to say about these waterproof covers at all! They've been perfect. We have less blowouts in these than when we use disposable (for outings and in the early months) and they clean easily. We only had 5 covers in the first size and are now moving up to the next size. Having 6/7 covers wouldn't be unreasonable, especially if you're starting to use them in the early days with a million poops. I only change to a new cover if it is noticeably soiled with #2 or if she pees onto it while changing. I never experimented with cloth diapers overnight. Diaper changes with this system take maybe 15 seconds longer than with a disposable diaper. There is definitely more work with laundry, but we're happy with our system and flexibility in sometimes using disposables.
- Boon Pulp Silicone Feeder // These are the best! Lennon loves sucking/chomping on ice in these and they're also great for introducing new foods. She started using them around 6 months and still loves them! They're a cinch to clean (unlike the mesh feeders) and have a simple design. Highly recommend! If you invite me to your baby shower you'll definitely be getting one of these.
- Lifefactory Glass Baby Bottles // These bottles have been great! They're simple to clean, extremely durable (no breaks!), and Lennon took to them fairly easily. It took her a handful of attempts, but we stuck with the same bottle instead of trying multiple brands. Once she got the hang of it, there have been no issues since! Because I work at home, having 4 small bottles and 2 large bottles has been the perfect amount for us. Chris started giving her a nighttime bottle around 4 months and sometimes daytime bottles if I'm out of the house. She started taking more than 4oz at night around 5 months, so we switched to the big bottles and she now takes 8oz with the size 2 nipple. She was collapsing the nipple and taking forever to eat so we switched around 8 months, even though you always read not to for breastfed babies. It's much easier to feed her now and hasn't affected BF'ing. When I pump, I use the plastic medela bottles then pour into one of the Lifefactory bottles for the next day's night feed (or into a milk freezer bag).
- Milkbarn Burp Cloths // We got these for a gift and they're one of Lennon's favorite things! We used them more as a toy/lovey than a burp cloth, but they are great for drool, too. These were the first thing Lennon really played with. She loved grasping them and waving around. We also utilized them for months on our daily walks draped over the stroller seat bar to cover L's legs feet from the sun. They're soft and adorable and make a great gift!
- Zutano Fleece Booties // These are an absolute must!!! They stay on and are super cozy. They do run small, so size up. (We started with the 6mo size as a newborn and just got the 12mo pair with grippy bottoms for this winter.) Also love their cotton booties!
- Halo Fleece Sleepsack // The hospital actually gifted us one of these to us and it was amazing. I probably wouldn't have purchased otherwise but am so glad we ended up with one! Lennon was born in January, so fleece was the perfect option. We used this at night but cotton swaddles for naps during the day. I also feel like it's a bit stiffer (in a good way) than the cotton varieties and kept her a bit more snug at bedtime.
- Muslin Swaddles // While I was determined to use these as our only swaddles, that did not actually pan out. They're such a pain to mess with after night feedings and diaper changes. Once I succumbed to the sleepsack above, I was much happier. However, these are awesome for a bunch of other uses. I definitely recommend having at least 2! I have a few different brands and don't notice a difference them.
- Love to Dream Transition Swaddles // I'm so glad I stumbled on these in my swaddle searching! We started using these around 4 months when we moved Lennon to her crib for naps and nighttime sleep. They hug the body snuggly (not too tight) and let babies keep their arms in the "up" position. It gives them a little more freedom to move their hands/arms around, while still being zipped in. Lennon had a major startle reflex for months, but this swaddle really helped transition her from the SwaddleMe velcro-wrap type, as she started to get a little more alert/mobile and wanted her arms up. I went back and forth deciding between different swaddle brands, the merlin sleep suit, etc. but was extremely happy with these. Once she started rolling and we unzipped her arms, it was a seamless transition! (Some don't have the zip-off arms, but I highly recommend getting that style for their versatility.) We used these from 4-9 months (bought 2) and then bought these sleep suits and LOVE them as well. They're super cozy.
- Osprey Poco AG Plus // If you're into more serious hiking and will be hiking in hot weather, a hiking backpack is crucial. The airflow between your body and baby is amazing, baby sits high up for easy looking around, and the weight distribution is much better than traditional baby carriers. It also holds everything you need for your babe and some of your gear as well. We loved that the Osprey includes the sun-shade in the pack itself. Lennon seems to love this, too!
- Solly Baby Wrap // While it took me a few weeks to muster up the courage to learn how to use it (everything is overwhelming in the early weeks!), this wrap was absolutely amazing and necessary. I started taking Lennon on walks in this wrap and then from 6 weeks - 4 months, it was the only place I could get her to nap for long periods of time (we tried a million different things). She took a short morning nap in the swing and then would sleep in the Solly Baby for 2, 2-hour naps every single day. It allowed me a little more freedom than being stuck on the couch for those naps. The lightweight material was cozy and perfect. After 4 months, we moved her to her crib for naps and night sleep and sleep trained.
- Lillebaby 6-in-1 Complete All Seasons // This carrier has been amazing, especially after watching some youtube videos on how to get the perfect fit for you and baby. Chris has no problem using this carrier, either. Lennon loves it and will still take a nap in it if we're on the go.
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- Naturepedic Lightweight Ultra crib mattress // The lightweight aspect of this is absolutely amazing. So easy to change the sheet and mattress cover. Love the 2 firmness options and that it's made with mostly organic, non-toxic materials and made in the USA. I lamented over this purchase for months but am so happy with our choice. Many mattresses on amazon claim to be non-toxic, or "organic," but are very misleading. Naturepedic is actually based 30min away from where I grew up. Their customer service is great if you have questions or problems!
- PUREgrace mattress cover // We have two and they're perfect.
- Babyletto Hudson crib // We love the style and quality of the Babyletto cribs and that they use all non-toxic paints and finishes and sustainably sourced wood. We also bought the matching dresser and my parents bought the full-size foldable Babyletto crib for when Lennon visits.
- Burt's Bees organic fitted sheets // These are my favorite sheets. They're super soft jersey knit cotton, durable, and have cute prints/colors.
- Burt's Bees burp cloths // soft, durable, perfect size, perfect thickness
- Graham Glider from West Elm // We got a great deal on this during one of WE's big sales and are very happy with the purchase. It's slim and modern, but perfect for both Chris and myself. I love how the sides stick out the whole way up and use them to lean my head on all.the.time. The "performance velvet" is very easy to clean. We bought a "pouf" footrest on Etsy and didn't mind not having a foot rest that glides.
- Honest overnight diapers // I couldn't wait until Lennon could fit into these! They start at size 3, so before she hit that weight we used the Bambo diapers (which held up really well overnight!). We stopped changing Lennon overnight around 6ish weeks, unless we knew she had a poopy diaper. This helped her fall back asleep after feeds much more easily.
- Goumikids products // Do not even waste your time with other baby mittens. The velcro addition to these is the best. Seriously. We used the velcro booties non-stop as well, instead of socks. Baby socks are the worst!! The adorable sleep gowns are insanely soft and make diaper changes easy. I also like that they contain their feet, instead of being open on the bottom. They run a little long/slender. The quality of this brand is top notch!
- Baby Gap clothing + pj's // We've had great luck with the quality and sizing of Gap clothing. (Lennon is 80th % for height and about 45th % for weight.) Also, their sales are amazing! Never buy anything full price.
- Carter's zip, footed pj's // Cute, soft, durable!
- Chicco orthodontic pacifiers // We switched Lennon from the standard soothie pacifier around 3 1/2 months to the chicco. They're awesome, and she was able to hold it much more easily in her mouth.
- Fridababy products // I can't say enough good things about this brand! - nail clippers (seriously the best!), nose frida (definitely use with saline!), windi (used a lot in early gassy months) -- Now I'm seeing the medi-frida and definitely need to order it. Lennon hates taking medicine straight from the syringe.
- Bandana bibs // Too cute. A must for teething, drooling babies.
I'm sure this list looks completely overwhelming, but I tried to hit the hot items we absolutely love, use non-stop, and would buy again in a heartbeat. My hope is that this helps some of you make registry decisions or choose baby gifts. I'm happy to answer questions about our experiences in the comments! If you have favorite products, feel free to leave in the comments as well.
I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
This post does not contain affiliate links. Dock-a-tot did send me their product for free to try out and review.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The MIT lightweights finished their fall racing campaign at the annual Foot of the Charles Regatta, held on the blustery Charles River. A steady headwind provided challenging conditions on the course for all competitors.
In the varsity four, MIT finished just six seconds off the only other varsity lightweight entry in the event, Harvard, in the "A" boat category after coming through in a time of 14:18. In the varsity "B" boat category, the Engineers gave away some speed and finished seven places below the winning Crimson entry with a time of 15:22.
"It's a testimony to the deeper programs in the EARC that they have strong athletes up and down their roster" offered head coach Ted Benford. "We're making good progress as a program in terms of depth and speed."
In increasingly variable conditions, the Frosh 150s prevailed against a strong freshman field and continued their progress toward EARC success. Finishing third in the "A" boat category behind Harvard and Dartmouth, the MIT lights established solid momentum and finished 20 seconds back of Dartmouth's A boat (Harvard 13:38; Dartmouth 14:46; MIT 15:06). The MIT "B" entry finished second among lightweight freshmen, besting the Big Green by 12 seconds (Harvard 14:41; MIT 15:45; Dartmouth 15:57).
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I think nearly all of us have experienced this. I found it even worse in the United States than I do here in conservative, heavily Catholic Costa Rica.
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Why are Americans afraid of atheists? The belief that god does not exist is not hard to come by these days, and appears to be growing throughout the world. But as a Pew Research Center report put it, when it comes to religiosity, "the US is closer to considerably less developed nations, such as India, Brazil and Lebanon than to other western nations..."
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I think there is one reason which, perhaps above all others, makes us atheists a threat to theists: we threaten to tear down the whole entire edifice of fantasy which they have built up and live in and use to make sense of themselves and the world and the social order. Simply put, they are afraid of facing reality and can't fathom what life would be like if they did so. Maybe they are really afraid of their own natures, and think that their religion is the only thing keeping them from acting as immorally as they would really like to. They are afraid of what it means for their identity, for their moral worth, for their sense of moral superiority and moral purpose. It is fear, fear, fear. In other words, they are cowards.
Precisely so. It also means letting go of all the programming and indoctrination which is part and parcel of religion. It means thinking for yourself rather than having a priest or rabbi or imam think for you, especially as regards morality.
It means taking action of yourself, being responsible for yourself, and being answerable for your actions. No more Jebus "get out of jail free" card. Also no afterlife to balance the books. If the books don't get balanced in this life, they never will be balanced.
It means owning your own life - ALL OF IT.
In other words... It means being an adult
Yeah ... how 'bout them apples?
The God Squad showed up on my doorstep today to "share a bible story." I just said, "No thanks fellas." Wish I had come up with something better.
Hey, next time they want to share a bible story, lay Judges 19:22-30 on them. SWELL story, too - make sure to share it with the kids, right? Right???
Holy crap!?
Well put.
I've come across the idea that churches dominate social events in small town USA before, so it makes sense to compare being an atheist in a small town to being socially shunned. It makes sense that it's much easier to be an atheist in a big city, where secular social opportunities abound.
I certainly agree that living in a bigger city, where some diversity exits, is helpful. I'm happy to be living in the Northeastern part of the USA. We for sure have our religious zealots around here also, but my hunch is that a fewer number of them. Ever seem the map, depicting Canada and the northeast, northwest as "United States of Canada" and the remainder as "Jesus Land"?
I don't know about that.
I live in a small town in a red state on the Great Plains. My husband and I are pretty open about being atheists. There are social events connected with the church, but there are a LOT more associated with local government, local issues (the prospect of having our post office closed really brought a lot of people together), other social gatherings held in a restaurant, park, or other "neutral" location. After living here less than a year, as an "open" atheist, I was nominated and unanimously elected to the Library Board of Directors, and it was posted in the newspaper. Several months later, I was elected Vice President of that board, all the while having another person (heavily involved with the local church, no less), try to talk me into running for his seat as the chairman of the Village Board, as someone else suggested that I run for County board.
No, I'm hardly "shunned".... except by someone who moved here from the south... and then except when she wants something.
In general, people out here in "ranchland" don't give a flying hoot what you believe or don't believe, so long as you pay your bills, mow your lawn, keep your dog from running loose. It's even better if you're doing something to help your community out in some way - and nobody asks or declares what your rewards in some afterlife should be.
Personally, I prefer declarations of gratitude from people that come in the form of gifts of green beans, potatoes, a cut of beef, and fudge than being told they'll "remember me in their prayers". I believe in the food and can use it!
I had a great deal more problems when I lived in a metropolitan area of close to a million, during my Wiccan days, with my fundamentalist coworkers - plus the major events in my neighbourhood were held in a church.
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Creating a Custom Export for use in the FMLS/Matrix System
Hover your mouse over 'My Matrix' and select 'Settings'.
Click on 'Custom Exports' then click on 'Add Export'.
Name the export TrendSheet.
Verify toward the bottom that 'Label' and 'Comma' are chosen. No need to enter a description.
Click on each of the following categories individually and click 'Add' after each one. Once you are done, the categories will appear on the right side of the window and they must be in the same order as below:
List Price
Close Price
Status Contractual Search Date
List Date
Close Date
Total Days on Market
Binding Agreement Date
Special Circumstances
Square Footage
Year Built
Pool Features
Costs Paid by Seller
Total Bedrooms
Lower Bedrooms
Total Full Baths
Lower Full Baths
Total Half Baths
Lower Half Baths
# of Carport Spaces
# of Garage Spaces
Special Listing Conditions
Once the list is complete and in the above order click 'Save' and you are done
How to Export your Data
Verify that the search you are exporting includes every type of listing (active, contingent, pending, closed, expired, canceled, etc excluding leased) for at least one year back from the effective date you're using. The further back you go, the more likely you are to include pertinent data. I recommend 2.5 years.
Click 'All' toward the top which will select all of the results.
Click 'Export' which is on the bottom row of buttons.
Verify the custom export you made is selected in the drop-down which should be 'TrendSheet' then click 'Export'.
Save the file by whichever file name and into whichever folder you prefer (depending on browser settings you may not be given the option to choose the file name/location).
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Look, I'm not going to tell you to go read the whole three-page article on BDSM currently featured in The New York Times Fashion & Style section, but I will tell you this: the lede contains the phrase "unmarked entrance to Paddles." I will also leave you with this paragraph:
Take Deb and Sara (formerly known as Mike), a Brooklyn couple whose first date went so well, they ended up at Home Depot ogling chains and ropes and playing in Mike's van in the parking lot. Thirteen years later, they are married, and say they explore all facets of their sexuality together, incorporating electricity, knives and other potentially risky tools in what some might refer to as "edge" play, as well as activities like ABDL (adult baby, diaper lover) that don't necessarily fit under the BDSM rubric. Deb, 55, says she and Sara, 41, are so close they've ceased using a safe word: They can sense the others' boundaries just by breath and nonverbal cues. When she plays with others, Deb, a lifelong Mets fan, uses the phrase "Yankees Rule," which she could only utter under extreme duress.
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The biggest challenge in mounting a space mission to another star may not be technology, but people, experts say.
Scientists, engineers, philosophers, psychologists and leaders in many other fields gathered in Houston last week for the 100 Year Starship Symposium, a meeting to discuss launching an interstellar voyage within 100 years.
"It seems like it would be so hard, and the biggest obstacle is ourselves. Once we get out of our way, once we commit to this, then it's a done deal," said former "Star Trek: The Next Generation" actor LeVar Burton, who is serving on the advisory committee of the 100 Year Starship project.
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Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: "Astronaut Abby" is at the controls of a social-media machine that is launching the 15-year-old from Minnesota to Kazakhstan this month for the liftoff of the International Space Station's next crew.
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The initiative hopes to spur the development of new propulsion technologies, life support systems, starship and habitat designs, as well as myriad other necessary innovations, to send a vehicle beyond our solar system — where no manmade object has yet traveled — and to another star. As the closest stars to the sun are still light-years away, such a feat will be daunting. [How Interstellar Space Travel Works (Infographic)]
But Burton wasn't the only one who said the most difficult part of interstellar spaceflight may be corralling public and governmental support, and getting the right thinkers to work together to attack the problem.
"I think the greatest challenges are going to be what the greatest challenges in anything are, and that's the people piece," said former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison, who was the first African-American woman to travel to space. Jemison is heading the new 100 Year Starship organization, which was founded with seed money from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
"The really exciting thing and the scary thing is I know I can't do it by myself, but there are a lot of people who want to help," Jemison added.
Interstellar spaceflight for humanity isn't inevitable, she said — merely imperative.
"We could screw it up," Jemison told Space.com. "We could decide not to do it. But I can tell you what, if we don't figure out how to do it, then we probably aren't going to be around to worry about whether the sun turns into a red gas giant. Unless we find some focal aspiration that pushes us further, that helps us see ourselves as a species that we should be cooperating with, we're going to be in trouble."
Plus, if human beings can solve the challenges of interstellar spaceflight, in the process they will have solved many of the problems plaguing Earth today, experts said. For example, building a starship will require figuring out how to conserve and recycle resources, how to structure societies for the common well-being, and how to harness and use energy sustainably.
"If we are going to evolve to our next level of being, we will need to solve all of the problems here on Earth that need to be solved in order to get off of this Earth and to another star system," Burton said. "Everything that we do in order to make that a successful reality will be applied to our life here on Earth. The solving of these problems along the way is the reason why we want to do this."
Yet some of the people involved in the 100 Year Starship initiative say they face an uphill battle convincing the outside world that the project is serious, and that it's not a bunch of science fiction fans simply trying to build a real-world Starship Enterprise so they can try warp travel.
Astronomer Jill Tarter is no stranger to that problem. As co-founder of the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute, Tarter is used to people mistakenly dismissing her research as a wacky scheme to hunt for little green men.
"When Mae asked me to be part of this, obviously I was predisposed in terms of scientific interest, but I wondered if I would be bringing all this negative baggage that she didn't need," said Tarter, who is serving on the 100 Year Starship advisory board. "But in the end I decided, nope, I think we can both benefit by simply standing up and continuing to audaciously announce that what we're doing is really valid exploration. If you say it long enough, people finally get the message."
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November 15, 2010: This post was featured on FoodBuzz Top 9 today
I love that I can bake again, enthusiastically. Only a couple of months back, it was unbearable to even think of switching the oven on. I have a gas oven and I do think they radiate more heat than the electric ones. Nevertheless, these days even that is a blessing; multipurpose efficient energy use! :)
That the cooler months bring out a bounty of vegetables and fruits that inspire more baking just makes it perfect. Roasted vegetables satisfy the palate in a way that no other preparation can while keeping individual flavors clean and perceptible. Besides, baked meals are so much lesser effort than stove-top! Less labour, more flavor! Can't beat that :)
Anyway, recently due to an overcrowded life schedule, we have been eating some simple meals that are mostly done in the oven and polished off happily. One such was the Roasted Butternut Squash, Potato and Feta Gratin. We rounded off the meal with a gluten free Apple and Red Grape Cobbler.
On the topic of gluten free, do you know how many cuisines are mostly gluten free. When I thought about it, I realised that Indian food is largely gluten free. Even the rotis that are staple to almost half the country are not always made with wheat. A variety of grains such as bajra, millet, sorghum etc. are used which are all gluten free. And, of course, rice is the easiest substitute!
In the south, rice being a staple is used in its many forms in various dishes - regular, dried flattened, broken like semolina and the flour in various savory snacks. I always have some lying around and so, when I was planning this cobbler, I just decided to go with rice flour instead of regular all purpose.
Rice flour is lighter and sweeter than all purpose flour. You do have to adjust for volume of liquid as also sugar. But, these qualities make it an healthier substitute. Flavor wise, there was really no difference. Also, I used almond flour in the cobbler topping to give it an extra punch of flavor.
And, the gratin? It really speaks for itself! Layers of thinly sliced potatoes, roasted butternut squash and feta lightly drizzled with light cream and topped off with Parmesan bread crumbs! What more do you need for a good lunch?! :)
Btw, aren't those cocottes really adorable??! I won them at a giveaway on Naomi's gorgeous blog. YIPPE!!:D. Also, I am sending my cobbler for the cook-off Damaris is hostin at her site, Kitchen Corners. The theme of the month is apples. Do check it out! It's a fun event:)
And this glutenfree cobbler is also perfect for the Monthly Mingle hosted by Meeta and Deeba. The theme of the month was Fruit in Baking.
For more ideas on cooking fresh, seasonal produce, please click on the "Farm to Table Series" tab above.
Apple and Red Grape Cobbler (Gluten Free)
1 - 3/4 oz. rice flour
1 oz. almond meal
4-5 T sugar
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp baking powder
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup light cream
2 T butter, melted and cooled
2 golden delicious apples, peeled, cored and sliced
handful of red grapes
3 Tbs. sugar
2 Tbs. rum
4 cloves
2 tsp. lemon juice
Toss together the filling ingredients and set aside for 15 minutes. Sift together the flour, almond meal, sugar, salt, and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, cream, and butter. Add the wet mixture to the dry and combine till the dough just comes together. Divide the filling between 8 ramekins. Drop pieces of the crust batter on top of the filling and bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes until the crust is browned. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve warm as is or with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.


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What to Do about Your Dog's Aggression
If your dog shows severe aggression — bared teeth, hard eyes, a growl that begins in the belly, and a bite response you'd expect from a trained police dog — you need to address the issue immediately. These personality disturbances are seen very early, usually by 4 months of age.
No need to panic if your puppy sometimes growls at you or barks at the mail carrier. These are normal behaviors that you can work to control with proper training.
The solution may be as easy as attending a puppy training class or you may need to consult a professional animal behaviorist or trainer.
Fixing the problem that leads to aggression or euthanizing the dog are your only options — passing along an aggressive dog that may harm someone is irresponsible and unacceptable.
Some types of dog are bred to be protective, and these breeds need to be trained early on. And, every dog needs to know that you're the boss so that they feel confident that you can handle any situation.
A dog who shows signs of aggression is generally trying to accomplish something:
Be the leader of the pack: This dog takes on responsibility for protecting her charges — including her people. You need to let her know that you have everything well in hand — that you give the commands — and she just needs to follow your lead.
Guard territory: Confrontations with other dogs often are triggered when they meet on territory they both consider theirs. Dogs also protect objects they perceive as theirs — food engenders a protective attitude in some dogs.
The letter carrier who approaches the house, is barked at, and then leaves makes your dog feel victorious — it's the perfect reinforcement cycle.
Your role is to assert yourself by keeping your puppy off the furniture and by sticking to a regimented training program that has her wait while you go through doors first, makes her heel when you walk in public, and has her sit when greeting people — inside the house and out.
Deal with fear: A shy pup's timidity in new situations may turn into overwhelming fear and trigger a defensive aggression.
If your puppy shows signs of fear with company, such as flight, approach-avoid, or protective barking from behind your legs or furniture, you need to be understanding and patient. You can't correct a fearful puppy; doing so only increases her fear. You can't soothe her either because your attention just reinforces her behavior. You ignore inappropriate behavior and be ready to praise or treat when your dog sits calmly.
Revert to predatory roots: Predatory aggression is an instinctive behavior from times when dogs were wolves and hunted for survival. Most dogs still possess a chasing instinct. Even though breeders have suppressed the drive to kill in most breeds, some instinctively chase and, in some instances, kill small game.
If you have a chaser on your hands, rehabilitation can be quite a project. Instincts hold a powerful sway over behavior. Focused play gives chasers an outlet, but you need to correct their impulses with other animals or children to discourage interactive chasing rituals.
Psychotic puppies are very rare, but they do exist, mostly as a result of poor puppy-mill-type breeding. At unpredictable intervals, a psychotic puppy growls fiercely from her belly at non-threatening events such as someone walking by or turning the page of a newspaper. At other times, the dog is perfectly sweet — a Jekyll-and-Hyde personality.
Psychotic aggression is both frightening and tragic because nothing can be done to alter the dog's development. If you suspect that your puppy is displaying erratic viciousness, speak to your breeder and veterinarian immediately and call a specialist to analyze the situation.
If you have a puppy that shows aggression, ways to asset your dominance and keep her aggression in check include
Keep her off your bed and off the furniture. An aggressive dog thinks it's her duty to protect you or keep you in line. The first step in resolving this issue is to take over the high sleeping ground.
Ignore her bids for attention and give her commands she knows. Give your dog simple commands, such as Down, throughout the day.
Hold training sessions each day. Do three to five ten-minute lessons each day, reviewing known commands or teaching a new skill.
Stop free feeding. You decide when your canine gets her chow, she doesn't get to choose.


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"Touch" is something we constantly discuss at Chipstone. The Chipstone Foundation focuses on the decorative arts, and although many of our objects are currently displayed on pedestals and cases because of their aesthetic and historic significance, they were originally created to be used. Chairs were sat upon. Tables had plates and teacups set on them, which in turn were used to eat.
It made us wonder: what do you lose when you can only look at an object? Can you understand a carver's full mastery without touching the object's curves? Can you tell what objects allowed their owners and guests to get close? Can you tell whether a chair is comfortable or uncomfortable without sitting in it? What about the way it would position your body, and what that said about your role in the household? It seemed to us that with the decorative arts, most of the time just looking does not provide a full and rewarding experience.We decided to try a couple of interactive experiments. The first is our Chair Park. The Chair Park consists of reproductions of a variety of historic and iconic chairs, which the visitor is allowed to sit on. This area has proven even more successful than we could have predicted. There are constantly groups of people sitting on the chairs, comparing which ones they like and dislike, and engaging in general conversation. It has become both a meeting place and a comfortable space to discuss the objects themselves. Visitors often have a favorite chair and happily explain why they love it. For example, some love the Frank Lloyd Wright chair because they feel a connection to the famed architect, while others find it insufferably uncomfortable. The chairs become more accessible and consequently more interesting. The information that is gained from experiencing the different objects is invaluable and could not be effectively transmitted through a label (nor would it be as fun!).
Our temporary exhibition, Green Furniture, was another opportunity to explore the value of touch. The show featured works made by contemporary artists working within the Green movement. As we were planning the show, we realized that it would cost almost the same amount to pay shipping and loan fees for the exhibition's objects as it would to buy the furniture. We opted to buy the furniture, and allowed visitors to touch, sit and fully experience all of the artworks. We heard from visitors that being able to use the objects helped them better understand them, making the exhibition more accessible. As I discussed this with curators from other institutions, their first reaction was to ask: "Didn't the objects get damaged? Didn't visitors then believe they could touch anything else in the museum?". I was happy to report that no, they didn't. When given the opportunity to touch, the visitors were respectful and careful, while instinctively understanding that being allowed to sit in a Mud Chair did not mean that they could then go run through the Cornelia Parker installation upstairs.
Although Green Furniture is no longer on view, we hope to see you sitting down in our Chair Park and look forward to hearing your thoughts on the different chairs!


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The latest album "MJK Maleket Jamal El Koun" (Miss Universe) by Lebanese singer Haifa Wehbe is currently being advertised on a number of internet social networks like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube as part of a promotional campaign launched by the producing company 'Rotana'.
According to the London based Elaph, the album is currently being sold on ITunes before it is released in stores at a time when ITunes usually sells Arabic albums after six months from their release in stores. It was revealed that after 24 hours of its posting on ITunes, Haifa's album ranked in 36th place among more than 200 albums competing alongside albums by internationally well known artists.
With this step, Haifa is walking in the path of international stardom and is becoming more known around the world.
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Purpose of Lesson:
The purpose of this lesson is to trace the evolution of life during the paleozoic era.
Major Strategies to Watch for:
1. Stop and Go film- Stopping the film often gives the students a chance to discuss, predict, take notes and identify important terms.
Learning Goal: Discover some of the major events in the history of life on earth.
Opening Question: What kinds of events can cause extinctions?
Students record their opening question on their learning goal sheet and are ready to start class 3 min after the bell has rung. I reward students who get started early with ROCK STAR SCIENTIST tickets.
Follow the links to learn more about the beginning of class strategies and ROCK STAR scientist tickets.
Today for the hook, students brainstorm events that can cause extinction. When they have answered their opening question, I draw a circle map on the board and write the phrase "causes of extinction" inside. Then as a class we brainstorm events that can cause extinctions. Students record circle maps in their notebooks.
Once we have talked about the term extinction, I have students get out their TIP Chart and record information about the terms:
1) Explosion
2) Extinction
Today's section from The Story of Earth movie goes through all of the time periods in the Paleozoic era. Before we watch, I go back to the timelines we studied in the last lesson bundle and make sure students are connecting the history of life on Earth with the timelines from our shared reading.
To do this, I do a short focus lesson using one of the timelines.
I make copies of the timeline and project one on the board so students can see both of them. I remind students of some of the rules of reading the timelines and show them where we are so far in the movie.
Then I preview the movie today by showing them the period they are going to see and doing some "outloud" thinking on what the major differences are between the periods.
A sample focus lesson is below in a screencast.
I show the movie in short 13-20 min sections. I stop the film often to have students record notes on major events using a notecatcher. I also use notes that are already made for students with slow processing or writing difficulties. These modified notes make it possible for all students to complete the final project. As we watch the movie, not only do I stop to talk about content but I also stop to point out important vocabulary words. Students record these vocabulary words in their TIP Chart (Term- Information- Picture).
Today I show from 35:50 - 53:36. Some of the major events in this film clip are:
1) The Cambrian explosion
2) The first land plants
3) The first fish
4) The first amphibians
5) the giant forests
6) The first reptiles
7) The causes and effects of the Permian Extinction.
Since this section is so long and complex, it really takes most of the class period.
In the last section of class, we get out our timelines and continue to prepare them for the final project.
For the timelines we use a very simple scale, 5 cm = 50 million years. I discuss the purpose and meaning of this simple scale in the reflection. The students start at 5000 mya and simply measure and count backwards to zero.
The timelines look the best if they put six dates per page on the front and the back.
Students make plenty of mistakes counting backwards, displacing zeros and missing pages. For example, I had one student who went from 4750 to 4250. Instead of subtracting 50, they had subtracted 500. By catching this mistake quickly, the student was able to correct it before they had done too much "wrong" work. Overall, despite the frustration, I find that by making and fixing these mistakes, students come to understand the timelines better.
Somehow, it doesn't seem to matter how many times I tell them that most of Earth's history was single celled. Until they've actually had to count out the numbers and leave all those empty pages ...they just don't get it.
Closing Statement: Today we continued to look at the history of Earth.
Closing Question: What part of the history that we have studied so far is the most interesting to you? Why?
For closure today, I have students share their opinions with the other people at their table.
Closure depends greatly on timing and is not as easy to plan in advance as opening. You can find more information about how I manage closure here.