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The Wood County Parks & Recreation Commission is seeking a contractor to provide labor, supervision, materials and equipment to perform specified trail construction for a flow trail at Mountwood Park. Bids for this flow trail construction project will be accepted in a lump sum format
Mountwood Park is located in Wood County, West Virginia, 12 miles east of the U.S. 50 and I-77 interchange in Parkersburg. The park is comprised of over 4,000 owned and managed acres. Mountwood Park exhibits a moderate degree of topographical relief. Slopes are slight to moderate ranging from 2 to over 50%. There are approximately 35 miles of single-track trails in the park’s hiking and mountain-biking non-motorized, human-powered trail network. These trails are typically natural-surface trails approximately 18-24 inches wide with some partially gravel 8-10 feet wide trail.
The trail work described in this scope of work is for one (1) corridor of moderate-level rolling contour flow trail. This trail corridor is accessible from the Mountwood Park Shelters #2 and #3 parking lot beside Volcano Rd. at its lower-elevation trailhead, and at the mid-point of the Mountwood Park Horse Camp access road at its upper trailhead.
1.2 TRAIL BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS:
A. NEW FLOW TRAIL CONSTRUCTION:1. The Contractor shall construct one (1) corridor of bi-directional rolling contoured mountain bike-specific flow trail. All new trail construction is shown on the attached map and GPX file. The approximate length of all segments is 5,475 linear feet. Trail lengths are estimates based on GPS data collection along the flagged corridor of the trail.
a. Segment 1: This segment consists of an approximately 175-foot bench-cut modification to an existing trail that will provide access from trailhead parking to Segment 2. This segment will be constructed to allow this trail section to conform to International Mountain Biking Association trail construction standards for maximum-sustainable grade.b. Segment 2:Construct approximately 5,300 linear feet of new, two‐way directional, rolling, moderate-rated flow trail. Relatively smooth tread is expected with a firm natural trail surface over approximately 250 feet of elevation change. Rollers (either constructed or that take advantage of existing terrain contours) and turns with berms (12 total) predominate.
2. All flow trail construction shall be on either flat or side slope terrain within a 20-foot lateral distance on either side of the flagged corridor. Deviation from this distance shall be approved in advance by the Park Manager or their designee. Special care and consideration is required on portions of this trail segment that traverse the vicinity of archeologically-sensitive sites. Contractor shall note that careful attention needs to be made to the location of flagging on sections where the trail needs to fit into the existing terrain. Trail construction shall incorporate grade reversals, knicks, rolling-grade dips, rollers, rolling berms or other low maintenance drainage devices on 20-50-foot intervals.
3. A finished trail tread width of 36-60 inches maximum for Segments 1 and 2 shall be maintained throughout the project.
4. Trail grades shall not exceed 10% except on short distances to get around barriers, create a sustainable feature, or to avoid sensitive sites. Trail grade may exceed 10% on short intervals within the flagged corridor due to steep terrain and elevation changes needed to connect control points.
5. All side hill trails shall be bench cut with a 5-7% out slope ensuring positive drainage.
6. Vegetation clearing required for trail construction is all that will be required. The Contractor will provide a "clean" rough finish in which all tread shaping, out slope, back slope, and movements of earth will be done by machine. As well, any necessary “borrow pits” for trail construction will be approved in advance by the park director or his agent and will be done in a manner that allows for minimally erosive drainage and the prevention of water accumulation. Volunteers and/or park staff will complete corridor clearing before, during, and after completion of the trail as needed. Additionally, light finishing work, any necessary wood structure construction, trail grooming, and signage will be completed by volunteers and/or park staff.7. All trail work will be done according to the specifications contained in the 2004 edition of the IMBA Trail Solutions Guide and the 2007 edition of the USDA Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook. Refer to these publications for details and descriptions of trail maintenance and construction.
1.3 THE CONTRACTOR WILL HAVE THE ABILITY TO:
A. Perform trail work using hand tools and small mechanized equipment.
B. Meet with a designated park representative at the beginning of each work week or as arranged to review projects and project expectations for the week.
1.4THE CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE:
A. Proof of experience and/or expertise for building flow trails on terrain similar to that of Mountwood Park. This can be in the form of references, or a portfolio of at least 3 trail contracts completed within the past 5 years.
B. A member of PTBA Professional Trail Builders Association or equivalent.
C. A crew experienced in construction and maintenance of back-country trails and in sustainable trail design.
D. The necessary supervision, equipment, and tools to perform specified trail maintenance and trail construction on identified trails, including gas for any mechanized equipment or tools, including any and all personal protection and safety equipment required.
E. An approximate timetable and schedule of required work
F. Competent technicians, supervised by a competent foreman adhering to all OSHA rules and regulations.
H. Food and water during the workday.
I. Transportation to the trail work site.
J. Contractor will provide Mountwood Park with a copy of contractor's current insurance policy and will show Mountwood Park as Additional Insured.
B. Trucks or cars (passenger vehicles) are not permitted on the trails except for the Mountwood Park roads which can accommodate trucks and small equipment for access purposes.
C. Work should be conducted during the week, unless otherwise arranged with the park staff.
D. Any trail work must be consistent with the character of Mountwood Park and minimize impacts to the natural and cultural resources surrounding the identified trails.
1.6 MOUNTWOOD PARK WILL PROVIDE: a designated staff contact person/project manager that will meet with the Contractor at the beginning and end of each workweek to review project progress, and to be available for information throughout the work week if needed.
1.7MOUNTWOOD PARK CAN PROVIDE:
A. A lakeside cabin with sleeping capability of 4 people during the construction timeframe, based upon cabin availability.
1.9 SITE VISIT: A site visit may be arranged with park management present prior to bid submission. Please contact the park manager, Jeremy Cross, at 304.588.0916 to arrange a visit.
2.FINAL INSPECTION: At the conclusion of the work, the contractor shall demonstrate
to the Mountwood Park’s director that the work is fully complete and in compliance with contract specifications. Any deficiencies shall be promptly and permanently corrected by the contractor at the contractor’s sole expense prior to final acceptance of the work.
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In 1908, at the age 16, Fazalbhai travelled from India and landed in Tanga. After three days in Tanga he went to Pangani where he joined in the employment of Mr Mohamed Karim for 6 months. He then worked for Mr Mohamed Tharoo for 3 years. In 1912 he left Tanga with 4 labourers on a 20 day trip to Singida (300 miles away) on foot. He worked for Jaffer Khimji in Singida for 12 months.
Fazalbhai decided to start his own business. He bought cattle in Singida and went on a 25-day journey on foot to Korogwe where he sold the cattle. He continued this business for 3 years. The business was going on well but an incident in 1916 made him to drop the business. While traveling to Korogwe, he reached Kondoa-Irangi where British rule was already established after the defeat of the Germans.
Pemba known as 'Al Jazeera Al Khadra' (the green island, in Arabic) is an island forming part of the Zanzibar archipelago, lying off the east coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. It is situated about 60 km to the north of the island of Zanzibar. It lies 50 km east of mainland Tanzania. Together with Mafia Island (south of Zanzibar), they form the Spice Islands.
The estimated population of Pemba Island is about 300,000, with an area of 980 km². The island of Pemba currently has 4 districts; they are Chake Chake, Mkoani, Wete and Micheweni.
Pemba Island is the untouched and pristine island of great beauty and fertility. The mosaic of forests, swamps, mangroves, hidden beaches and lagoons is scattered with the ruins of mosques and tombs mostly reclaimed by the forest – sites that date back to Arab domination when Pemba Island was seized by the Sultan of Muscat (Oman) in the 17th century.
Pemba was once the world’s major clove producer, making to almost 70%.
During the 1914 World War, the Mtemani area became commercially active and our community members moved in gradually. Wete at the time was in the early stages of development, it was like a small village. There were no proper roads, water and electricity. Wireless telegram communications started in 1914. Bullock carts were used for movement of goods. Donkeys were used for travel purposes. Since the donkey was the only method of travel, no one felt ashamed doing so. The first motor vehicles arrived in 1926. Telephone communication for public started in 1932. Piped water was installed in 1937 and electricity in 1958.
Mulla Gulamhussein Ladha’s family was the first Ithnaasheri family in Kaberamaido. He arrived in 1938 from Soroti. He was a Zakir-e-Hussain and used to recite majlises in Kutchi and Urdu and Ismaili Community would attend as well. All religious programs which included Thursday, Wafat, Khushali and Mahe Ramadhan majlises were held at Mulla Gulamhusein's house.
Members of the Ismaili Community later on requested for turns to hold majlises at their houses as well which were recited by Mulla Saheb.
Mulla Saheb used to recite majlises in Atuboi (a town 15 miles away) as well where all the residents were Ismailis and the majlises use to be held at the Jamatkhanas.
Haji Hassanali Salehmohamed 1917-1972
Another family in Kaberamaido was that of Alhaj Salehmohamed. Hassanalibhai Salehmohamed migrated from India and arrived in Mombasa at the age of 12. He then travelled to Kaberamaido where he initially worked for his maternal uncle Rashid Bata for six years. He then worked for his brother Rajabali Salehmohamed for two years, before leaving for India for marriage.
Upon returning from India he worked in partnership with his brother for a year, after which he started his own business. When he first arrived at this town, there were 5-7 Turkish and about 5 Ismaili shops. There was good cooperation between Ismailis and Ithna Asheris which continued.
Thursday, Wafat and Wiladat majlis continued to be held in turns while Muharram Majlis were held at the residence of Hassanalibhai on sponsorship basis. The Khoja population increased gradually.
Alhaj Mulla Gulamhussein Peera was famously known as Jomba, was born in Zanzibar on 28th August 1923.
Late Mulla Gulamhussein devoted his entire life for Tabligh activities in the community. He started as a teacher of the Ithna-Asheri Madressah in Zanzibar famously known as School Faize and at a very young age, he took keen interest in Zakiri. He then moved to Arusha in February 1965 where he continued to provide religious services with great zeal and sincerity.
He took great interest in reading newspapers and following local politics. He was also interested in Cricket and used to visit the sports ground to watch matches and encourage youngsters.
He was the chief accountant with Sheriff Dewji & Sons Ltd. in Arusha for many years. He was very particular in accounts especially cash where he would insist on accuracy to the last cent.
He was Zakir-e-Hussein in Zanzibar and then Arusha where he used to recite majalises, nikaahs. He spoke English, Kiswahili, Gujarati and Urdu fluently. He was one of the few first Khojas of East Africa to lead Namaze Jamaat and his outstanding Zakiri made him popular in East Africa and Madagascar. He also used to give Haaj Masaels whenever called upon; he was liked for his humble and affable nature.
Haji Abdulla Datoo Pardhan was born in Mundra, Kutch, India in 1880. He studied up to Level 2 Gujarati at Haji Lalji School which had about 150-175 pupils. There was no established Jamat and Thursday and Wafat majalis were held at this school. Master (Teacher) Noormohamed Hasham, an uncle (masa) of Abdullabhai was trained in Mumbai and was providing primary-level education to children at this school. Every morning, he would teach the children Quran for 1-2 hours. The school had also employed Br. Gulamhussein for teaching and for reciting majalis. Whenever there was death in the community, Master (Teacher) Noormohamed would go to the home of the deceased with some boys and recite Quran and perform Ziyarat rituals.
Khalfan was a young man, newly married, when his family in Gujarat, India, allowed him at his insistence, to board a dhow for the port of Lamu in Kenya like the others of his age who had proceeded. He intended to return and collect his wife the following year. That sadly did not happen. The sea at the Lamu harbour was extremely rough when the dhow anchored. The roving boat taking him with his baggage to the land capsized. He died of drowning and the body was buried in Lamu. That was about the year 1835.
Haji Suleman Walji - Kilwa - Born in Jamwali, Jamnagar, India moved to Kilwa in 1900 and lived in Kilwa, Dar es Salaam, Kigoma and Albertville (Kalemie), Congo. He died in Albertville (Kalemie) in Congo in 1930. (Photo source: book Kilwana Sawal Jawab by Edalji Dhanji Kaba)
The following information was provided by Br Rajabali Mohamedali Suleman in 1960.
My grandfather Marhum Haji Suleman Walji was originally from Jamwadi, Jamnagar, India. He arrived in Kilwa around 1900 from India. My father Mohamedali Suleman was born in Kilwa in 1901. At Kilwa, my grandfather converted from Ismail to Ithnaasheri. He, together with some colleagues, held a question-answer session with His Highness the Aga Khan III and a book was published with the title “Questions and Answers at Kilwa.” (This incident happened in Kilwa in 1905 in a ship off Kilwa harbour. His colleagues were Sheriff Nurmohamed Manekia and Suleman Bhimji).
For the past one and half century, we (Khoja Shia Ishna-asheri) have survived and progressed as a community, thanks to many individuals in different walks of life who have quietly dedicated their lives in the service of the community without seeking any position or public recognition.
To the community members settled in the West, when they observe middle aged individuals originating from Mombasa actively participating in religious activities and in other social services, invariably they will notice one common bonding force amongst them, i.e. they were taught by Alhaj Mulla Abdulrasul Mulla Hassanali Khaki at the Huseini Madrassah in Mombasa and the inspiration they drew from him.
Mulla Abdulrasul is a self taught individual, businessman by profession. He was born in Mombasa in 1926. A voracious reader with special interest in Islamic History and Fiqh, from a very young age, Mulla Abdulrasul sought the company of Ulama to further his knowledge.
He was a dedicated social worker who devoted his entire life imparting religious knowledge to our children.
Born in Zanzibar in 1925, Marhum Mzee Lalji actively participated as a Maalim of Faize Ithnaasheri Night School (Madressa) and also held the post of Headmaster for one full term. He was methodical and passionate in teaching, and had vast knowledge in Islamic history and Fiqh.
His other services in Zanzibar include Ithnaasheri Volunteer Corps, Sabil-e-Hussein management and organization of Hussein Day.
The first Khoja settlers arrived in Nakuru, Kenya in 1936. Marhum Anverali Datoo while travelling with his family to Mombasa from Kampala was very much impressed upon reaching Nakuru. He got attracted to the place and decided to settle. The family continued to live there comfortably and established themselves and our community in the local society.
At the age of 22, I left Lamu (in Kenya) for Tabora (in Tanganyika, presently Tanzania) where I arrived in 1904. I worked for four years as Manager in the firm of Sheth Omar Abdulkarim & Sons. It took me 45 days to travel by foot to Tabora via Bukoba.
I can remember six main families resident in Tabora at that time. Sheth Nasser Virji was running a booming business and their merchandise went to distant places like Ujiji, Rwanda and Bujumbura. Arabs used to be their major customers. At that time it would take about 45 days for merchandise to reach Tabora from Bagamoyo, the main port. The goods were carried by porters who had to pass through dense forests amid danger of attack by wild animals. Sometimes the porters would be looted by raiders. There was no way to get any news about the movement of goods. It is only when the porters would reach Tabora that they would tell us of their escape. Under such difficult circumstances, the company was still able to expand its business and had branches at Mwanza, Bukoba, Biharamulo, Dar es Salaam, Kigali, etc. They were considered King among the businesses in Tanganyika and they had a great influence on the German government of the time.
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Fourth Court of Appeals
San Antonio, Texas
July 7, 2016
No. 04-16-00424-CV
IN RE RPH CAPITAL PARTNERS, LP
Original Mandamus Proceeding1
ORDER
Sitting: Karen Angelini, Justice
Patricia O. Alvarez, Justice
Luz Elena D. Chapa, Justice
On June 30, 2016, Relator filed a petition for writ of mandamus. This court is of the
opinion that a serious question concerning the mandamus relief sought requires further
consideration. See TEX. R. APP. P. 52.8(b). The respondent and the real parties in interest
may file a response to the petition in this court no later than July 22, 2016. Any such
response must conform to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.4.
It is so ORDERED on July 7, 2016.
PER CURIAM
ATTESTED TO: _____________________________
Keith E. Hottle, Clerk
1
This proceeding arises out of Cause No. 2016-CI-05251, styled Peridot Joint Venture, Millennium Exploration
Company, LLC and Richard Monroy v. RPH Capital Partners, LP, pending in the 57th Judicial District Court,
Bexar County, Texas, the Honorable Antonia Arteaga presiding.
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Tobacco Industry Fires Back, Urges Dismissal of Federal Suit
Washington Post
Published 4:00 am, Tuesday, December 28, 1999
1999-12-28 04:00:00 PDT Washington -- The tobacco industry launched a counterattack yesterday against a Justice Department lawsuit that seeks billions of dollars for federal health care costs, arguing in court papers that the case is built on faulty reasoning and must be dismissed.
Lawyers representing Philip Morris Inc., R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and other major cigarette-makers contend that the massive federal lawsuit unfairly portrays the industry in the worst possible light and ignores the changes coming about as part of a $206 billion settlement reached last year with more than three dozen states.
"No matter how reprehensible the government may claim the conduct of these defendants to have been, the issue on this motion to dismiss is not that conduct: The issue is adherence to the rule of law," the tobacco industry's attorneys wrote.
The 89-page filing in U.S. District Court was the tobacco companies' most comprehensive response yet to the federal government's lawsuit, which alleges that the United States is entitled to damages under federal racketeering and health care laws.
The Justice Department's complaint against nine tobacco companies and two industry groups, filed in September, alleges that tobacco executives conspired for 45 years to mislead the public about the dangers of smoking. Besides damages, the suit seeks a court order that would bar the industry from making misleading claims about cigarettes and health, and require the industry to contribute to public education programs.
In court papers yesterday, the tobacco industry's attorneys said the federal lawsuit ignores the fact that the companies agreed to "radically transform the way tobacco products are marketed in this country" as part of last year's settlement with the states. The attorneys said the racketeering claim cannot stand because the industry is unlikely to engage in future illegal conduct, and they argued that the health care laws -- the Federal Medical Care Recovery Act and Medicare provisions of the Social Security Act -- are being applied in an "unprecedented and illegitimate" way.
The defense response maintained the federal government cannot make a case to recover health-care costs because it "has long known full well of the health risks posed by smoking." Instead of holding cigarette-makers liable, Congress chose to address concerns by "requiring explicit warnings on every pack of cigarettes and by collecting $39.5 billion in excise taxes on cigarettes over the last seven years alone," lawyers wrote.
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Justice Department officials declined comment on yesterday's court filing, submitted by roughly two dozen attorneys from some of the nation's major law firms.
Judge Gladys Kessler, who is presiding over the case, had given the defendants until yesterday to file any motions to dismiss. She instructed the Justice Department to file an answer by February 25. The legal papers will set the groundwork for a May hearing before Kessler to decide whether the case can continue moving forward to trial.
Because of the case's complexity, Kessler has talked about a trial in January 2003.
Although the Justice Department acted less than a year after the tobacco industry agreed to settle lawsuits filed by more than three dozen states, federal officials said that deal did not address the $20 billion spent each year for treatment of smoking- related illnesses through Medicare and other federal insurance programs.
Kessler also has jurisdiction over a set of similar lawsuits filed last year by numerous labor union health and welfare trust funds against tobacco companies. She issued a ruling last week that suggests the tobacco companies will not easily wrest themselves of the Justice Department suit. Kessler rejected a bid by the tobacco companies to dismiss the union trust fund cases at such an early stage, saying both sides need time to fully air facts and not "speculative arguments."
The judge's ruling described the high legal hurdle the tobacco companies must overcome to have a suit thrown out so fast. "In a motion to dismiss, the Court must accept as true the allegations in the complaint," Kessler wrote, saying cases can be tossed out only if defendants uncover serious legal deficiencies.
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/**
* CoreShop.
*
* This source file is subject to the GNU General Public License version 3 (GPLv3)
* For the full copyright and license information, please view the LICENSE.md and gpl-3.0.txt
* files that are distributed with this source code.
*
* @copyright Copyright (c) 2015-2020 Dominik Pfaffenbauer (https://www.pfaffenbauer.at)
* @license https://www.coreshop.org/license GNU General Public License version 3 (GPLv3)
*/
declare(strict_types=1);
namespace CoreShop\Behat\Model\Index;
use CoreShop\Component\Index\Model\IndexableInterface;
use CoreShop\Component\Index\Model\IndexInterface;
use CoreShop\Component\Resource\Exception\ImplementedByPimcoreException;
use CoreShop\Component\Resource\Pimcore\Model\AbstractPimcoreModel;
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{
/**
* {@inheritdoc}
*/
public function getIndexable(IndexInterface $index): bool
{
return $this->getIndexableEnabled($index) && $this->getPublished();
}
/**
* {@inheritdoc}
*/
public function getIndexableEnabled(IndexInterface $index): bool
{
$enabled = $this->getEnabled();
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}
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}
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{
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An exploration of 1970s nostalgia and country rock music, "The Essential Straight & Narrow," is being presented by The Mad Ones at the New Ohio Theatre in Greenwich Village, through June 14. The cast includes (left to right) Stephanie Wright Thompson, Joe Curnutte, Connecticut native Marc Bovino and Michael Dalto.
Southington native Marc Bovino is one of the founding actor-writers of the New York company, The Mad Ones, which is presenting its new show, "The Essential Straight & Narrow," in Greenwich Village through June 14.
"Most of the time as an actor you don't get to decide what to do. Your choices are really limited. (I'm part of) a new generation of actors who want to make their own choices. We're not here just to be the objects of someone else's projects," Bovino said in a phone interview last week.
The Mad Ones has spent the last 18 months working on the new piece, which combines many genres, tweaks history and incorporates live music.
The company likes to explore the concept of nostalgia. The 33-year-old Bovino said "The Essential Straight & Narrow" blends 1970s photography, the myths of the mystical Southwest, country rock music and the motel architecture of 50 years ago to create what the company calls "an intimate anthem about regret and reinvention."
The idea of nostalgia has powered many a debate within the company, Bovino said. "Some of us are in love with it, some of us are critical of it ... but we all like to investigate things and places and a time period that we haven't experienced."
An earlier Mad Ones production, he said, was set in "an alternate Russian future where everyone is in love with the America of the 1950s.
"Nostalgia is a tricky thing. ... It was originally diagnosed as an ailment," Bovino said, chuckling.
The Mad Ones are part of a growing movement of actors, writers and directors taking charge of their own careers by starting companies and producing work they create. The new technologies allow the companies to bypass traditional marketing to connect with audiences much younger than the ones who patronize Broadway and mainstream nonprofit companies, such as Lincoln Center Theater and the Roundabout Theatre.
"We talk a lot about modeling ourselves after bands. They tour and produce new work. Bands are so popular with a wide spectrum of the audience ... theater companies are not.
"We like to think of each new play as an album and that every couple of years we release a new one. If you like us, you're going to want the new album," he said.
The Mad Ones also remind young people that a $20 ticket for an off-off-Broadway play is a bargain compared with the $100 or more that they pay for a major concert.
The acting bug bit Bovino early -- while he was in elementary school in Southington.
"My music teacher would have us put on plays, and I was in the Mother's Day play in first grade," Bovino said.
"I started there in sixth grade and did it every summer. Then she hired me to come back and work for the program," he said.
Bovino went on to the University of Connecticut, where he majored in art history and Spanish, but he decided to give acting another go by enrolling in the apprentice program at the Actors Theater of Louisville (Ky.), where he met the performers who would become his Mad Ones partners.
Bovino also saw in Louisville that he didn't have to go to New York City as an actor for hire, waiting for a soap opera or "Law & Order" to validate his career choice.
"At the Humana Festival in Louisville we were surrounded by companies that were all about making their own work. I met people who had taken another path," he said.
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NLRX1 regulates TNF-α-induced mitochondria-lysosomal crosstalk to maintain the invasive and metastatic potential of breast cancer cells.
An increased level of proinflammatory cytokines, including TNF-α in tumor microenvironment regulates the bioenergetic capacity, immune evasion and survival of cancer cells. Emerging evidences suggest that mitochondrial immune signaling proteins modulates mitochondrial bioenergetic capacity, in addition to the regulation of innate immune response. The optimal oxidative phosphorylation (OxPhos) capacity is required for the maintenance of functional lysosomes and autophagy flux. NLRX1, a mitochondrial NOD family receptor protein, regulates mitochondrial function during apoptosis and tissue injury. However, its role in regulation of mitochondrial and lysosomal function to modulate autophagy flux during inflammatory conditions is not understood. In the current study, we investigated the role of NLRX1 in modulating TNF-α induced autophagy flux and mitochondrial turnover and its implication in regulating the invasive and metastatic capability of breast cancer cells. Expression analyses of clinical breast cancer samples and meta-analysis of multiple public databases revealed that NLRX1 expression is significantly increased in basal-like and metastatic breast carcinoma as compared to non-basal-like and primary breast cancer. Depletion of NLRX1 expression in triple-negative breast cancer cells, altered the organization and activity of OxPhos complexes in presence of TNF-α. NLRX1 depletion further impaired lysosomal function and hence the turnover of damaged mitochondria through mitophagy in presence of TNF-α. Importantly, loss of NLRX1 decreased OxPhos-dependent cell proliferation and migration ability of triple-negative breast cancer cells in presence of TNF-α. These evidences suggest an essential role of NLRX1 in maintaining the crosstalk of mitochondrial metabolism and lysosomal function to regulate invasion and metastasis capability of breast cancer cells.
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Preview : Match 43 – SRH vs MI
Sunrisers Hyderabad, who are fifth in the standings take on fourth-placed Mumbai Indians in Match 43 of the Pepsi IPL 2013.
Defeats in their last two matches – against Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals – has seen the Sunrisers Hyderabad slip out of the top four teams in the standings. The Mumbai Indians meanwhile are on a roll having won their last three matches; they not only beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, but also got the better of the daunting Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab in their most recent match.
With three teams tied on 12 points and only two points further separating the fifth and sixth-placed teams, both teams will be keen to grab the points on offer in this match.
When
Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 4 p.m
Where
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
The Protagonists
With Kumar Sangakkara back in the Sunrisers Hyderabad eleven, it is important that he converts his experience to runs for the team. In a team with not too much Indian talent on the batting front, it is important that one of either Sangakkara or Shikhar Dhawan bat for a majority of the innings and then allow the others to play around them. In Thisara Perera and Darren Sammy, SRH have two batsmen who can turn on the heat towards the end.
In the Mumbai Indians line-up, Dwayne Smith coming good with the bat at the top of the innings has reduced the pressure on Dinesh Karthik and Rohit Sharma, both of who are batting beautifully. They will continue to be the important characters in MI’s batting plans. Sachin Tendulkar has played some scintillating strokes this season and has looked in fine touch – a big innings from the Little Master could be just round the corner.
Among the fast bowlers who are difficult to get away, whatever the format are Dale Steyn (SRH) and Lasith Malinga (MI). While Amit Mishra has used the variations up his sleeve to good effect, Harbhajan Singh and Pragyan Ojha have been impressive in their last couple of outings.
Previous Meetings
These two teams are meeting for the very first time.
In their two previous IPL matches in Hyderabad – against the erstwhile Deccan Chargers, the Mumbai Indians got the better of the hosts on both occasions. They won the first meeting against DC in 2008 by 25 runs and subsequently won the match in 2011 by 37 runs.Trivia
This match will feature the top two wicket-takers in the IPL; MI’s Lasith Malinga tops the list with 89 wickets while SRH’s Amit Mishra is one wicket behind.
The first innings totals in the three matches at Hyderabad this season have been 126, 130 & 123.What Next
Sunrisers Hyderabad play the second of their three back-to-back home games against the Delhi Daredevils on May 4. The Mumbai Indians meanwhile head back home to host the Chennai Super Kings on May 5.
I enjoy ‘keeping for DD: Kedar Jadhav
Relishes his role with the Delhi Daredevils
By Harsh Kalan
Raipur 30 April 2013
A rejuvenated Delhi Daredevils outfit will be looking to make it 2-0 at their new home in Raipur when they take on the Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday. During their game against the Pune Warriors India on Sunday, the entire team operated like a well-oiled machine and contributed towards their 15-run win.
One of these crucial contributions that night came from the blade of Kedar Jadhav, who has also taken on the responsibility of ‘keeping wicket for his team.
“This is the first time I’m ‘keeping at a high level, but I do ‘keep at the club level. I always enjoy it,” said Jadhav. “Whenever I get a chance, I try to ‘keep wicket, even during practice. It is one thing I am used to.”
Apart from his glove work, the Maharashtra batter has also been playing a key role in the middle order for the Daredevils. He attributes a good preceding domestic season to his productive run in IPL 2013.
“I have been playing well throughout the domestic season, so my confidence level is good. And I have belief in my ability, in that if I stay till the end, I can score more runs. This is because my batting style is attacking,” Jadhav said.
The 28-year-old was also all praises about the brand new IPL venue at Raipur.
“The wicket here is quite good, because we made 164 in the last match,” said Jadhav. “There is good bounce in it, the ground is also superb and the facilities are also great.”
The Daredevils will, therefore, be hoping for another good outing at their new home ground when they meet a KKR side that has been battling indifferent form of late.
Jadhav, meanwhile, is focusing on his role in the middle order, where he has had a fair bit of success. “Obviously, I like the role that I’m playing right now. I am enjoying batting in the death overs, since it is a different challenge,” Jadhav said.
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/*
* This file is part of EasyRPG Player.
*
* EasyRPG Player is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
* it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
* the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
* (at your option) any later version.
*
* EasyRPG Player is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
* but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
* MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
* GNU General Public License for more details.
*
* You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
* along with EasyRPG Player. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
*/
#ifndef EP_SCENE_ACTORTARGET_H
#define EP_SCENE_ACTORTARGET_H
// Headers
#include "scene.h"
#include "window_actortarget.h"
#include "window_help.h"
#include "window_targetstatus.h"
/**
* Scene ActorTarget class.
* Manages using of Items and Spells.
*/
class Scene_ActorTarget : public Scene {
public:
/**
* Constructor.
*
* @param item_id item ID of item to use.
*/
Scene_ActorTarget(int item_id);
/**
* Constructor.
*
* @param skill_id skill ID of skill to use.
* @param actor_index index of the spell caster in party.
*/
Scene_ActorTarget(int skill_id, int actor_index);
void Start() override;
void Update() override;
/**
* Update function used when an item will be used.
*/
void UpdateItem();
/**
* Update function used when a skill will be used.
*/
void UpdateSkill();
private:
/** Contains the actors of the party. */
std::unique_ptr<Window_ActorTarget> target_window;
/** Contains the name of the item/skill that will be used. */
std::unique_ptr<Window_Help> help_window;
/** Contains quantity/cost of item/spell. */
std::unique_ptr<Window_TargetStatus> status_window;
/** ID of item/skill to use. */
int id;
/* Index of spell caster in party (only for skills). */
int actor_index;
/** True if item, false if skill. */
bool use_item;
};
#endif
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house Bill H.R. 1104
Tax Break: Should you be Able to Make Tax-Deductible Donations to More Types of Organizations?
Argument in favor
This bill expands the kind of organizations that people can make tax-exempt donations to. All of these organizations have to have pro-social aims, and people be able to get tax breaks for supporting organizations that support the nation.
Argument opposed
This bill expands the kind of organizations to which people can make tax-exempt donations. It says that they all have to have pro-social aims, but since when is the NFL doing social good for the country? This would allow for some serious tax-dodging.
Too easy to become one of these "tax break" organizations. Someone else mentioned the one I am furious about. The "non profit NFL" who has now become a pseudo government within our country. Taxpayers paying for stadiums, a billionaire's club with lavish suites, blackouts. The Congress shows their gutless backsides ignoring this "non profit" elephant. Foundations, non profits, "economic development counsels", are epidemic now dodging taxes. Let's encourage more fraud? NO!
What is House Bill H.R. 1104?
This bill would expand the types of organizations that people can offer tax-deductible donations to. Under current law, donations above $14,000 are subject to taxes — but this bill would ensure that donations would be tax-exempt, provided that they were given to:
Civic leagues and employee associations that promote social welfare;
Agricultural and labor organizations;
Business organizations and leagues like chambers of commerce, real estate and trade boards;
The deductions would only apply to donations made after the bill’s passage. It also comes with a note not to make inferences about its affect on the transfer of property. So, you know, don’t do that.
Impact
People that donate to civic leagues, employee associations, agricultural organizations, labor organizations and business organizations, these groups, and the IRS.
Cost of House Bill H.R. 1104
$0.00
The CBO found that implementing this bill would have no impact on the Federal budget.
More Information
In Depth:
This bill amends Section 2252 of the monolith that is the IRS tax code. As you might expect, this is the section that outlines what kinds of organizations people can make tax-deductible donations to. The ones already on that list include:
The U.S. government;
A fraternal or social organization that is using the donation solely for charity;
A veterans’ organization, providing none of the donation goes to a shareholder or private individual;
A foundation, fund, corporation or trust dedicated to religion, amateur sports, education, science, literature, the prevention of cruelty to animals, the prevention of child abuse or other kinds of charity.
Of Note:
In his press release, Sponsoring Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) explains that his legislation is a response to a letter sent by the IRS wherein it threatened to tax large donations to non-profits. The IRS has been under Republican scrutiny since 2010, when it was revealed that it was specifically telling employees to look for Tea Party organizations to investigate with harsher scrutiny.
But while donations to non-profit groups might seem innocent, a particular type of donation has recently come under its own scrutiny by government transparency groups. 501(c)4s, the “civic organizations” mentioned above, have become major sources of campaign money that don’t have to reveal their donors. Giving them an exemption from taxes could make these shadowy backers even more powerful.
Too easy to become one of these "tax break" organizations. Someone else mentioned the one I am furious about. The "non profit NFL" who has now become a pseudo government within our country. Taxpayers paying for stadiums, a billionaire's club with lavish suites, blackouts. The Congress shows their gutless backsides ignoring this "non profit" elephant. Foundations, non profits, "economic development counsels", are epidemic now dodging taxes. Let's encourage more fraud? NO!
The argument against makes sense but the bigger issue is the Citizens United issue...that is, the ultrawealthy can get to decide which social issues should be supported and again they could run the country. Perhaps coal could become a "social" issue because it keeps West Virginians and Kentuckians employed. While I am pro West Virginians and Kentuckians, I'd rather provide social aid programs that mine and use coal. We don't want the Koch Brothers spending tens or hundreds of millions of dollars promoting coal any more than they do!!!
With all the talk of deficits and budget cuts, we need to consider the importance of tax dollars; where they go and what they do. Things like education and infrastructure are important, but not often glamorous. I'd rather we chose representatives who respected the needs of society, and allotted tax dollars wisely. That seems better than playing the popularity lottery with truly important things.
"this would allow for some serious tax dodging"......YUP. that's a good thing! it would be legal! why do people think hard-working americans should pay more taxes than they legally have to? our taxes basically go to charity any way, it's just filtered through the government and left to their discretion. charity tax breaks cut out the middle man....you're still giving your money away! it's not greed! ugh!
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[Blastomogenic effect following single and chronic exposure to a mixture of cesium-137 and strontium-90].
The rate of tumor incidence in different rhythms of rat stomach exposure to cesium-137 and strontium-90 was analysed. The correlative values of the administered nucleids activity were selected by analogy with their content in global natural fall-out. In single exposure to the concentrations of 400 and 100 mc/per rat of cesium-137 and strontium-90 mixture accordingly, osteogenic osteosarcomas developed approximatley 4 times as frequently as in chronic administration of the same radionucleids in concentrations of 2 and 8 mc/per rat, correspondingly.
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fs2.schmolie.com is currently under heavy load which is slowing down all services running on that machine. The following systems are affected: mdh0.speedingbits.com, multiple resolver and authoritative DNS servers, and 16 VPS accounts from various clients.
We're investigating the cause and hope to resolve it soon.
New information will be posted to this thread as it becomes known.
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Sincerely,Andrew KinneyCTO, Advantagecom Networks
Please do not private message me. My regular management duties preclude responding to every customer that sends me a support issue. Instead, post on the forum or contact tech support.
Due to another firmware bug in the RAID controller, one of the member disks was marked as a hot spare and the RAID controller began automatically rebuilding onto that disk. It sounds like a fine thing until you realize that it just catastrophically ate a full disk's worth of data, sending it to oblivion, when it presumed the RAID 5 array to be 6 disks instead of 7.
We'll be beginning the restore process soon.
If your account is one of the affected web sites or VPS on this node, please bear with us while we work to bring this system back online from backups.
ETA is 12 to 16 hours to have everything restored.
If you cannot wait that long, please order a new account and you can either restore from your personal backups or instruct us to restore, which we will do as soon as possible.
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Sincerely,Andrew KinneyCTO, Advantagecom Networks
Please do not private message me. My regular management duties preclude responding to every customer that sends me a support issue. Instead, post on the forum or contact tech support.
On closer examination and additional thought, the root cause is likely a failed backplane for the hard drives. We don't have a spare backplane on hand for this type of machine, so we're going to be restoring to other machines.
Please avoid contacting off-hours support about this issue. We're obviously aware of it and working on it as quickly as possible. Screaming at us to work faster won't help.
If you have system which is otherwise unrelated but experiencing difficulties, it may be because of the DNS resolvers that have gone down with this node. If you're experienced and have a VPS, you can change your resolvers in /etc/resolv.conf . Ping each one listed there, remove the ones that are down and save the file.
I've noted that due to an oversight on our part, both dns5.speedingbits.com and dns6.speedingbits.com were on the same node. They should not have been because they are the primary and secondary nameserver pair for many services.
Our priority right now is restoring dns5.speedingbits.com, which we should have complete in the next hour or two. This will restore service for many otherwise unrelated services that are currently showing as "down" for clients.
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Sincerely,Andrew KinneyCTO, Advantagecom Networks
Please do not private message me. My regular management duties preclude responding to every customer that sends me a support issue. Instead, post on the forum or contact tech support.
Our priority right now is restoring dns5.speedingbits.com, which we should have complete in the next hour or two. This will restore service for many otherwise unrelated services that are currently showing as "down" for clients.
This is still in progress.
We're creating a new system for dns5.speedingbits.com and will have the files restored within the next 60 minutes or so.
To facilitate this system being on a new high-availability platform, it needed to change IP addresses. We've changed the IP with the registrar already to begin the process of expiring the old information during the time while we're working to restore the files.
More information will be posted as it is known.
Thank you for your continued patience. We're working as quickly as possible to restore service for all those affected.
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Sincerely,Andrew KinneyCTO, Advantagecom Networks
Please do not private message me. My regular management duties preclude responding to every customer that sends me a support issue. Instead, post on the forum or contact tech support.
Our priority right now is restoring dns5.speedingbits.com, which we should have complete in the next hour or two. This will restore service for many otherwise unrelated services that are currently showing as "down" for clients.
The new dns5.speedingbits.com has modern versions of all system software (Apache, PHP, MySQL), so bear with us while we adapt the 10+ year old code to work on the new platform.
Our first priority will be to restore all authoritative zones (domains) serviced by this name server to get all of them functional again. Once we have done that, we'll begin work on making the web interface accessible and functional again.
We're currently working on transferring the files from our backup system to the new dns5.speedingbits.com.
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Sincerely,Andrew KinneyCTO, Advantagecom Networks
Please do not private message me. My regular management duties preclude responding to every customer that sends me a support issue. Instead, post on the forum or contact tech support.
Please stop texting and asking me to review tickets. They're likely all related to this issue at the moment. The few that aren't will be addressed by ticket support. Any tickets escalated to me will be delayed until further notice.
I won't be reviewing tickets or responding to texts until the resolution of all critical issues is complete. This will likely resolve your issue anyway.
At present, I'm the only one working this issue since nobody else has the technical qualifications to be of any use to the process. Unfortunately, I'm also off-hours support, so off-hours support is being ignored until the critical issues are resolved. The constant interruptions are substantially slowing the resolution, so I'll be handing off-hours support to a non-technical individual who will be responsible for telling people to check the forum for updates.
Please don't take random actions on your own in an attempt to "fix" this if you don't know what you're doing. You'll likely make a bigger mess that will have to be resolved at a later time. You're far better off just sitting tight or opening a ticket as indicated above.
No further responses to individual inquiries by text, phone, or email will be answered until further notice. It may appear that nothing is happening, but, rest assured, I'm working as quickly as possible to resolve ****ALL**** issues in the manner best suited to help as many people as possible as soon as possible.
If it appears nothing is happening because you aren't seeing constant updates on this thread, set that thought aside. I'm working on it as quickly as possible and will not leave anyone hanging any longer than is absolutely necessary.
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Sincerely,Andrew KinneyCTO, Advantagecom Networks
Please do not private message me. My regular management duties preclude responding to every customer that sends me a support issue. Instead, post on the forum or contact tech support.
dns5.speedingbits.com files are restored and adapted to the new system. Currently reviewing logs to vet the configs before making it reachable by the public. It will take 10 to 15 minutes to review the logs and if no problem are found, we'll unfirewall it to allow access by the public.
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Sincerely,Andrew KinneyCTO, Advantagecom Networks
Please do not private message me. My regular management duties preclude responding to every customer that sends me a support issue. Instead, post on the forum or contact tech support.
dns5.speedingbits.com has been unfirewalled for several minutes now and it appears to be processing DNS queries normally. This should resolve a huge chunk of issues related to this outage of fs2.schmolie.com.
Access to sites using dns5.speedingbits.com and dns6.speedingbits.com may still be slower than usual since dns6.speedingbits.com isn't restored yet, but that is coming soon.
We're going to examine the remaining issues, triage them, and begin working them in order of priority.
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Sincerely,Andrew KinneyCTO, Advantagecom Networks
Please do not private message me. My regular management duties preclude responding to every customer that sends me a support issue. Instead, post on the forum or contact tech support.
The web interface for dns5.speedingbits.com has not yet been restored. We're saving that task for later since adding/changing zones is less critical than serving the existing zones.
The next thing in our list of priorities is to create a couple new DNS resolvers to replace the two that went down. Most systems and VPS on our network reference three DNS resolvers and two of them are currently down, resulting in slow access to anything that does DNS lookups such as SSH logins, ftp logins, and email logins. The services that rely on DNS resolution appear to be very slow to respond when only one of three DNS resolvers are up.
For some customer VPS that were already near to crashing for lack of CPU or RAM resources (you know who you are), this may have tipped them over the edge and caused their VPS to crash.
In total the DNS resolvers being down affects far more customers than just the ones on this node. They should be relatively quick to setup and put in service and have a large impact to our overall customer base.
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Sincerely,Andrew KinneyCTO, Advantagecom Networks
Please do not private message me. My regular management duties preclude responding to every customer that sends me a support issue. Instead, post on the forum or contact tech support.
The resolver dns4.schmolie.com has been replaced by a new system with a different IP.
The old ip was 66.29.143.240. The new IP is 66.29.136.240.
If you have a VPS or dedicated server and are technically inclined, you may edit your /etc/resolv.conf to reflect the new IP.
We'll be taking care of this for all the shared hosting systems and managed VPS immediately. For other systems, you can make the change on your own, open a ticket at https://cbp.speedingbits.com/billing/clientarea.php , or wait for us to make the change later.
We still have one more resolver to replace, which we'll be working on shortly.
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Sincerely,Andrew KinneyCTO, Advantagecom Networks
Please do not private message me. My regular management duties preclude responding to every customer that sends me a support issue. Instead, post on the forum or contact tech support.
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'use strict';
const acorn = require('acorn-jsx');
const esrecurse = require('../esrecurse/esrecurse');
const escodegen = require('escodegen');
const esquery = require('../esquery/esquery');
const bfs = require('acorn-bfs');
const htmlElements = require('./constants.js').htmlElements;
const reactMethods = require('./constants.js').reactMethods;
function getReactStates(node) {
const stateStr = escodegen.generate(node);
let states;
eval(`states = ${stateStr}`);
const output = [];
for (const state in states) {
output.push({
name: state,
value: states[state],
});
}
return output;
}
/**
* Returns array of props from React component passed to input
* @param {Node} node
* @returns {Array} Array of all JSX props on React component
*/
function getReactProps(node, parent) {
if (node.openingElement.attributes.length === 0 ||
htmlElements.indexOf(node.openingElement.name.name) > 0) return {};
const result = node.openingElement.attributes
.map(attribute => {
const name = attribute.name.name;
let valueName;
if (attribute.value === null) valueName = undefined;
else if (attribute.value.type === 'Literal') valueName = attribute.value.value;
else if (attribute.value.expression.type === 'Literal') {
valueName = attribute.value.expression.value;
} else if (attribute.value.expression.type === 'Identifier') {
valueName = attribute.value.expression.name;
} else if (attribute.value.expression.type === 'CallExpression') {
valueName = attribute.value.expression.callee.object.property.name;
} else if (attribute.value.expression.type === 'BinaryExpression') {
valueName = attribute.value.expression.left.name
+ attribute.value.expression.operator
+ (attribute.value.expression.right.name
|| attribute.value.expression.right.value);
} else if (attribute.value.expression.type === 'MemberExpression') {
let current = attribute.value.expression;
while (current && current.property) {
// && !current.property.name.match(/(state|props)/)
valueName = `.${current.property.name}${valueName || ''}`;
current = current.object;
if (current.type === 'Identifier') {
valueName = `.${current.name}${valueName || ''}`;
break;
}
}
valueName = valueName.replace('.', '');
} else if (attribute.value.expression.type === 'LogicalExpression') {
valueName = attribute.value.expression.left.property.name;
// valueType = attribute.value.expression.left.object.name;
} else if (attribute.value.expression.type === 'JSXElement') {
const nodez = attribute.value.expression;
const output = {
name: nodez.openingElement.name.name,
children: getChildJSXElements(nodez, parent),
props: getReactProps(nodez, parent),
state: {},
methods: [],
};
valueName = output;
} else valueName = escodegen.generate(attribute.value);
return {
name,
value: valueName,
parent,
};
});
return result;
}
/**
* Returns array of children components of React component passed to input
* @param {Node} node
* @returns {Array} Array of (nested) children of React component passed in
*/
function getChildJSXElements(node, parent) {
if (node.children.length === 0) return [];
const childJsxComponentsArr = node
.children
.filter(jsx => jsx.type === 'JSXElement'
&& htmlElements.indexOf(jsx.openingElement.name.name) < 0);
return childJsxComponentsArr
.map(child => {
return {
name: child.openingElement.name.name,
children: getChildJSXElements(child, parent),
props: getReactProps(child, parent),
state: {},
methods: [],
};
});
}
function forInFinder(arr, name) {
const result = arr.map(ele => {
const jsxnode = esquery(ele, 'JSXElement')[0];
const obj = {};
obj.variables = {};
esquery(ele, 'VariableDeclarator').forEach(vars => {
if (vars.id.name !== 'i' && vars.init) {
obj.variables[vars.id.name] = escodegen.generate(vars.init).replace('this.', '');
}
});
if (ele.left.declarations) obj.variables[ele.left.declarations[0].id.name] = '[key]';
else if (ele.left.type === 'Identifier') obj.variables[ele.left.name] = '[key]';
if (jsxnode && htmlElements.indexOf(jsxnode.openingElement.name.name)) {
let current = ele.right;
let found;
while (current && current.property) {
found = `.${current.property.name}${found || ''}`;
current = current.object;
if (current.type === 'Identifier') {
found = `.${current.name}${found || ''}`;
break;
}
}
obj.jsx = {
name: jsxnode.openingElement.name.name,
children: getChildJSXElements(jsxnode, name),
props: getReactProps(jsxnode, name),
state: {},
methods: [],
iterated: 'forIn',
source: found.replace('.', ''),
};
const propsArr = obj.jsx.props;
for (let i = 0; i < propsArr.length; i++) {
for (const key in obj.variables) {
if (propsArr[i].value.includes(key)) {
if (obj.variables[key] === '[key]') {
propsArr[i].value = propsArr[i].value.replace(`.${key}`, obj.variables[key]);
} else propsArr[i].value = propsArr[i].value.replace(key, obj.variables[key]);
}
}
}
}
return obj;
});
return result;
}
function forLoopFinder(arr, name) {
const result = arr.map(ele => {
const jsxnode = esquery(ele, 'JSXElement')[0];
const obj = {};
obj.variables = {};
// finding variables in case information was reassigned
esquery(ele, 'VariableDeclarator').forEach(vars => {
if (vars.id.name !== 'i' && vars.init) {
obj.variables[vars.id.name] = escodegen.generate(vars.init)
.replace('this.', '').replace('.length', '');
}
});
// defaulting each iteration to be represented by 'i'
if (ele.init.declarations) obj.variables[ele.init.declarations[0].id.name] = '[i]';
else if (ele.init.type === 'AssignmentExpression') obj.variables[ele.init.left.name] = '[i]';
// building the object name
if (jsxnode && htmlElements.indexOf(jsxnode.openingElement.name.name)) {
let current = ele.test.right;
let found;
while (current && current.property) {
found = `.${current.property.name}${found || ''}`;
current = current.object;
if (current.type === 'Identifier') {
found = `.${current.name}${found || ''}`;
break;
}
}
obj.jsx = {
name: jsxnode.openingElement.name.name,
children: getChildJSXElements(jsxnode, name),
props: getReactProps(jsxnode, name),
state: {},
methods: [],
iterated: 'forLoop',
source: found.replace('.', '').replace('.length', ''),
};
// replacing variables with their properties
const propsArr = obj.jsx.props;
for (let i = 0; i < propsArr.length; i++) {
for (const key in obj.variables) {
if (propsArr[i].value.includes(key)) {
if (obj.variables[key] === '[i]') {
propsArr[i].value = propsArr[i].value.replace(`.${key}`, obj.variables[key]);
} else propsArr[i].value = propsArr[i].value.replace(key, obj.variables[key]);
}
}
}
}
return obj;
});
return result;
}
function higherOrderFunctionFinder(arr, name) {
const result = arr.map(ele => {
// since every higher order function will have some parameter
// will be used to replace with what it actually is
const param = ele.arguments[0].params[0].name;
const jsxnode = esquery(ele, 'JSXElement')[0];
const obj = {};
obj.variables = {};
esquery(ele, 'VariableDeclarator').forEach(vars => {
obj.variables[vars.id.name] = escodegen.generate(vars.init);
});
if (jsxnode && htmlElements.indexOf(jsxnode.openingElement.name.name)) {
let current = ele.callee.object;
let found;
while (current && current.property) {
found = `.${current.property.name}${found || ''}`;
current = current.object;
if (current.type === 'Identifier') {
found = `.${current.name}${found || ''}`;
break;
}
}
obj.jsx = {
name: jsxnode.openingElement.name.name,
children: getChildJSXElements(jsxnode, name),
props: getReactProps(jsxnode, name),
state: {},
methods: [],
iterated: 'higherOrder',
source: found.replace('.', ''),
};
const propsArr = obj.jsx.props;
for (let i = 0; i < propsArr.length; i++) {
propsArr[i].value = propsArr[i].value.replace(param, `${obj.jsx.source}[i]`);
for (const key in obj.variables) {
if (propsArr[i].value.includes(key)) {
propsArr[i].value = propsArr[i].value.replace(key, obj.variables[key]);
}
}
}
}
return obj;
});
return result;
}
/**
* Returns if AST node is an ES6 React component
* @param {Node} node
* @return {Boolean} Determines if AST node is a React component node
*/
function isES6ReactComponent(node) {
return (node.superClass.property && node.superClass.property.name === 'Component')
|| node.superClass.name === 'Component';
}
/**
* Recursively walks AST and extracts ES5 React component names, child components, props and state
* @param {ast} ast
* @returns {Object} Nested object containing name, children,
* props and state properties of components
*/
function getES5ReactComponents(ast) {
const output = {
name: '',
state: {},
props: {},
methods: [],
children: [],
};
let iter = [];
let topJsxComponent;
let outside;
const checker = {};
esrecurse.visit(ast, {
VariableDeclarator(node) {
topJsxComponent = node.id.name;
this.visitChildren(node);
},
MemberExpression(node) {
if (node.property && node.property.name === 'createClass') {
output.name = topJsxComponent;
}
this.visitChildren(node);
},
ObjectExpression(node) {
node.properties.forEach(prop => {
if (reactMethods.indexOf(prop.key.name) < 0
&& prop.value.type === 'FunctionExpression') {
output.methods.push(prop.key.name);
}
});
this.visitChildren(node);
},
JSXElement(node) {
output.children = getChildJSXElements(node, output.name);
output.props = getReactProps(node, output.name);
if (htmlElements.indexOf(node.openingElement.name.name) < 0) {
outside = {
name: node.openingElement.name.name,
children: getChildJSXElements(node, output.name),
props: getReactProps(node, output.name),
state: {},
methods: [],
};
}
},
});
const forIn = esquery(ast, 'ForInStatement').filter(ele => {
const searched = bfs(ele).filter(n => {
return n.type === 'JSXElement';
});
return searched.length > 0;
});
if (forIn.length > 0) iter = iter.concat(forInFinder(forIn, output.name));
const forLoop = esquery(ast, 'ForStatement').filter(ele => {
const searched = bfs(ele).filter(n => {
return n.type === 'JSXElement';
});
return searched.length > 0;
});
if (forLoop.length > 0) iter = iter.concat(forLoopFinder(forLoop, output.name));
const higherOrderFunc = esquery(ast, 'CallExpression').filter(ele => {
let higherOrderChecker = false;
const searched = bfs(ele).filter(n => {
return n.type === 'JSXElement';
});
if (ele.callee.property && ele.callee.property.name.match(/(map|forEach|filter|reduce)/)) {
higherOrderChecker = ele.callee.property.name.match(/(map|forEach|filter|reduce)/);
}
return searched.length > 0 && higherOrderChecker;
});
if (higherOrderFunc.length > 0) {
iter = iter.concat(higherOrderFunctionFinder(higherOrderFunc, output.name));
}
if (outside) output.children.push(outside);
output.children.forEach((ele, i) => {
checker[ele.name] = i;
});
for (let i = 0; i < iter.length; i++) {
if (checker.hasOwnProperty(iter[i].jsx.name)) {
output.children[checker[iter[i].jsx.name]] = iter[i].jsx;
}
}
return output;
}
/**
* Recursively walks AST and extracts ES6 React component names, child components, props and state
* @param {ast} ast
* @returns {Object} Nested object containing name, children,
* props and state properties of components
*/
function getES6ReactComponents(ast) {
const output = {
name: '',
props: {},
state: {},
methods: [],
children: [],
};
let iter = [];
let outside;
const checker = {};
esrecurse.visit(ast, {
ClassDeclaration(node) {
if (isES6ReactComponent(node)) {
output.name = node.id.name;
this.visitChildren(node);
}
},
MethodDefinition(node) {
if (reactMethods.indexOf(node.key.name) < 0) output.methods.push(node.key.name);
this.visitChildren(node);
},
JSXElement(node) {
output.children = getChildJSXElements(node, output.name);
output.props = getReactProps(node, output.name);
if (htmlElements.indexOf(node.openingElement.name.name) < 0) {
outside = {
name: node.openingElement.name.name,
children: getChildJSXElements(node, output.name),
props: getReactProps(node, output.name),
state: {},
methods: [],
};
}
const forIn = esquery(ast, 'ForInStatement').filter(ele => {
const searched = bfs(ele).filter(n => {
return n.type === 'JSXElement';
});
return searched.length > 0;
});
if (forIn.length > 0) iter = iter.concat(forInFinder(forIn, output.name));
const forLoop = esquery(ast, 'ForStatement').filter(ele => {
const searched = bfs(ele).filter(n => {
return n.type === 'JSXElement';
});
return searched.length > 0;
});
if (forLoop.length > 0) iter = iter.concat(forLoopFinder(forLoop, output.name));
const higherOrderFunc = esquery(ast, 'CallExpression').filter(ele => {
let higherOrderChecker = false;
const searched = bfs(ele).filter(n => {
return n.type === 'JSXElement';
});
if (ele.callee.property && ele.callee.property.name.match(/(map|forEach|filter|reduce)/)) {
higherOrderChecker = ele.callee.property.name.match(/(map|forEach|filter|reduce)/);
}
return searched.length > 0 && higherOrderChecker;
});
if (higherOrderFunc.length > 0) iter = iter.concat(higherOrderFunctionFinder(higherOrderFunc, output.name));
},
});
if (outside) output.children.push(outside);
output.children.forEach((ele, i) => {
checker[ele.name] = i;
});
for (let i = 0; i < iter.length; i++) {
if (checker.hasOwnProperty(iter[i].jsx.name)) {
output.children[checker[iter[i].jsx.name]] = iter[i].jsx;
}
}
return output;
}
/**
* Recursively walks AST extracts name, child component, and props for a stateless functional component
* Still a WIP - no way to tell if it is actually a component or just a function
* @param {ast} ast
* @returns {Object} Nested object containing name, children, and props properties of components
*/
function getStatelessFunctionalComponents(ast, name) {
const output = {
name: name,
state: {},
props: {},
methods: [],
children: [],
};
let iter = [];
let outside;
const checker = {};
esrecurse.visit(ast, {
ObjectExpression(node) {
node.properties.forEach(prop => {
if (reactMethods.indexOf(prop.key.name) < 0
&& prop.value.type === 'FunctionExpression') {
output.methods.push(prop.key.name);
}
});
this.visitChildren(node);
},
JSXElement(node) {
output.children = getChildJSXElements(node, output.name);
output.props = getReactProps(node, output.name);
if (htmlElements.indexOf(node.openingElement.name.name) < 0) {
outside = {
name: node.openingElement.name.name,
children: getChildJSXElements(node, output.name),
props: getReactProps(node, output.name),
state: {},
methods: [],
};
}
},
});
const forIn = esquery(ast, 'ForInStatement').filter(ele => {
const searched = bfs(ele).filter(n => {
return n.type === 'JSXElement';
});
return searched.length > 0;
});
if (forIn.length > 0) iter = iter.concat(forInFinder(forIn, output.name));
const forLoop = esquery(ast, 'ForStatement').filter(ele => {
const searched = bfs(ele).filter(n => {
return n.type === 'JSXElement';
});
return searched.length > 0;
});
if (forLoop.length > 0) iter = iter.concat(forLoopFinder(forLoop, output.name));
const higherOrderFunc = esquery(ast, 'CallExpression').filter(ele => {
let higherOrderChecker = false;
const searched = bfs(ele).filter(n => {
return n.type === 'JSXElement';
});
if (ele.callee.property && ele.callee.property.name.match(/(map|forEach|filter|reduce)/)) {
higherOrderChecker = ele.callee.property.name.match(/(map|forEach|filter|reduce)/);
}
return searched.length > 0 && higherOrderChecker;
});
if (higherOrderFunc.length > 0) {
iter = iter.concat(higherOrderFunctionFinder(higherOrderFunc, output.name));
}
if (outside) output.children.push(outside);
output.children.forEach((ele, i) => {
checker[ele.name] = i;
});
for (let i = 0; i < iter.length; i++) {
if (checker.hasOwnProperty(iter[i].jsx.name)) {
output.children[checker[iter[i].jsx.name]] = iter[i].jsx;
}
}
return output;
}
/**
* Helper function to convert Javascript stringified code to an AST using acorn-jsx library
* @param js
*/
function jsToAst(js) {
const ast = acorn.parse(js, {
plugins: { jsx: true },
});
if (ast.body.length === 0) throw new Error('Empty AST input');
return ast;
}
function componentChecker(ast) {
for (let i = 0; i < ast.body.length; i++) {
if (ast.body[i].type === 'ClassDeclaration') return 'ES6';
if (ast.body[i].type === 'ExportDefaultDeclaration'
&& ast.body[i].declaration.type === 'ClassDeclaration') return 'ES6';
if (ast.body[i].type === 'VariableDeclaration' && ast.body[i].declarations[0].init
&& ast.body[i].declarations[0].init.callee
&& ast.body[i].declarations[0].init.callee.object
&& ast.body[i].declarations[0].init.callee.object.name === 'React'
&& ast.body[i].declarations[0].init.callee.property.name === 'createClass') return 'ES5';
}
return 'SFC';
}
module.exports = {
jsToAst,
componentChecker,
getES5ReactComponents,
getES6ReactComponents,
getStatelessFunctionalComponents,
forLoopFinder,
forInFinder,
higherOrderFunctionFinder,
};
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Robin Thicke helped. So did Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine, as did New Jersey punk group Titus Andronicus.
But last week, when Sesame Street's resident cookie addict became the latest artist to cover Icona Pop's global pop smash I Love It, that pretty much sealed the deal — the song has officially entered the pop-culture pantheon. Like Daft Punk's Get Lucky and Thicke's own Blurred Lines,I Love It has proven to be of those addictive, omnipresent singles that artists across all genres want to cover.
"I think it's amazing that people take the time and they deconstructed it," Icona Pop's Aino Jawo said during a recent phone interview from a hotel in Sweden, her home country. "First of all, it's not that many chords, so it's very easy to learn. But also, I think the song reaches out to so many because it's such a mix when it comes to the music. It's pop music, but it's different. We were influenced by so much more than only pop. When you listen to it, it can actually sound a little punky. It's not ordinary pop. And that makes it so interesting when you try to make your own version of it. When you listen to Robin Thicke, it sounds like R&B, making-love music. And when we do it, it sounds more like, f--- it."
Following in the footsteps of Swedish pop acts like ABBA, Ace of Base, Robyn and Avicii, Jawo and fellow singer Caroline Hjelt have been riding high on I Love It's hedonistic vibes ("I crashed my car into the bridge! I watched, I let it burn!") since the song was released in early 2012. Since then it's spread like wildfire in clubs around the world, reaching the top 10 in some 20 countries, including the United States.
Icona Pop will make a push to avoid one-hit-wonderdom with their album This Is ... Icona Pop, due in September. But first: A U.S. headlining tour, including a stop Sunday at the Ritz Ybor in Tampa. In an interview, Jawo talked about Swedish pop, the enduring appeal of I Love It and more. Here are excerpts.
Sweden is globally known for great pop music. Is the American pop music machine very different from the one in Sweden?
No, I don't think so. But I think Swedish people, it might be that they're very good at finding bittersweet melodies, and lately, bittersweet melodies have become very big all over the world. And Sweden is a very small country, so if you're good at something, it's easier to get to work with the good producers and people. So it creates its own sound in a way.
When you recorded I Love It, how confident were you that it could be a giant hit around the world?
(laughs) I mean, we're dreamers. But every song that we listen to, we never think, "Okay, this is going to be a hit." We had a really strong feeling about that song, but I don't think we understood how big the song had become. It still feels like we're doing exactly what we did before, but on a bigger scale. Of course, it's actually crazy when you think about it. It was like we went there and we had something to say, and we shouted that out on the song, and it feels like people understood that it's not actually some lyrics, it's actually about someone. It's more like expressing yourself and your anger. (laughs) It's so fun when you play it live; you can really see that in people's eyes as they're singing.
You've aligned yourself with artists who fall more on the indie edge of the pop spectrum, like Passion Pit, St. Lucia and Matt and Kim. There's a difference between touring with Passion Pit vs. touring with a pure pop artist like Robin Thicke or Justin Timberlake. Has that opened your world to new opportunities?
Definitely. Our music is a balance between mainstream pop and indie. I loved watching the crowds that were so different, and also, the ages — it's everything from little children to old grandmas standing there digging our music. There's always been such a lovely mix, and we want to keep it that way.
Having a song as big as I Love It can probably come with a lot of unexpected pressures and problems. What's been the most stressful part of this whole experience?
I'm not seeing that many negative sides. Actually, no negative sides from I Love It being this big. Because before, we had the problem that we didn't have anything to do. Now, yeah, maybe we have a little bit too much to do sometimes. But I mean, you want to be able to do everything.
So you haven't had any sleepless nights over, "What am I going to do next?"
(laughs) No. If I get my eight hours' sleep, I will be happy. I don't even think. I just fall asleep like a baby.
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The evolving Distributed Lethality (DL) concept ––announced last year –– offers a new approach for how the nation might use its naval surface forces as potential adversaries acquire naval capabilities designed to control the sea. Read More →
A rendering of the Project 09851 nuclear submarine Khabarovsk used with permission. H I Sutton Image
Russia’s plan to create a giant nuclear torpedo capable of wiping out a costal city could be farther along than just graphics on a briefing slide and gives purpose to a mysterious nuclear submarine, currently under construction. Read More →
A briefing slide of the alleged Status-6 nuclear torpedo captured from Russian television via the BBC
A proposed Russian submarine launched doomsday weapon — the existence of which was almost certainly leaked by the Kremlin — gives clues to the Russian mindset for the development of new strategic weapons in the face of the West’s increasing ballistic missile defense capability and Russia’s shrinking national assets, a naval analyst told USNI News on Thursday. Read More →
This post has been updated to include additional information from the U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin.
The U.S. Navy and eight other countries are successfully working through an international detect-to-engage integrated air and missile defense exercise off the coast of Scotland, proving their platforms and people could integrate to provide missile defense in Europe. Read More →
A Raytheon SM-6 launched from an Aegis guided missile destroyer. US Navy Photo
The U.S. Navy and the Missile Defense Agency has proved a modified Raytheon Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) missile can not only tackle cruise missiles and aircraft threats but also inbound ballistic missiles. Read More →
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) during the Rim of the Pacific 2014 Exercise. US Navy Photo
On Monday the United States and Japan agreed to the most sweeping changes to their bilateral alliance in more than fifty years. The so-called “2+2” Security Consultative Committee (SCC), consisting of the U.S. secretary of state, and secretary of defense, and Japan’s foreign minister and defense minister agreed to a series of initiatives that will draw the two allies even closer in defense and security matters. Read More →
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I've now read the blog. He's not only a bigot, he's profoundly stupid.
He makes the statement that the Supreme Court has declared same-sex marriage a human right - which it hasn't (since it was already government policy) and makes the completely false statement that the provinces' authority over the solemnization of marriage allows them to do an end run around the federal definition - which the Supreme Court has said they can't, as even Ralph Klein eventually acknowledged after lying about it for years.
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Q:
Filter and list specific file names
I generated a list of files by writing the following code:
files = [file for file in Path(main_directory).rglob('*filename*v*.xlsx')]
It retrieves a list of files :
files[0] = .../2018/filename 2018 v 1.xlsx
files[1] = .../2019/filename 2019 v 5.xlsx
files[2] = .../2020/filename 2020 v 4.xlsx
files[3] = .../2020/filename 2020 v 5.xlsx
...
files[13] = .../2020/filename 2020 v 10.xlsx
What can I do to have an output to give me only the biggest v for each year, so I will have an output like this?
files[0] = .../2018/filename 2018 v 1.xlsx
files[1] = .../2019/filename 2019 v 5.xlsx
files[2] = .../2020/filename 2020 v 10.xlsx
I have to get the biggest v which doesn't mean it has the latest modified date, so I can not use that functionality.
I have tried os.path and re but I am getting no where.
A:
Assuming that the filenames of same years are together you can try this.
x=["2018/filename 2018 v 1.xlsx","2019/filename 2019 v 5.xlsx","2020/filename 2020 v 4.xlsx","2020/filename 2020 v 5.xlsx","2020/filename 2020 v 10.xlsx"]
from itertools import groupby
import re
for i,j in groupby(x, lambda x:int(re.findall(r"(?<=filename )\d+", x)[0])):
print max(j, key=lambda x:int(re.findall(r"(?<=v )\d+(?=\.xlsx)", x)[0]))
Output:
2018/filename 2018 v 1.xlsx
2019/filename 2019 v 5.xlsx
2020/filename 2020 v 10.xlsx
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http://nj1015.com/tanning-mom-patricia-krentcil-rips-critics-video/#commentsFri, 04 May 2012 12:05:47 +0000Double Downhttp://nj1015.com/?p=99074Continue reading…]]>Patricia Krentcil, the tanning mom who has come under fire in the last 24 hours or so for allegedly taking her 5 year old daughter tanning has lashed out against her critics in the latest video.
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Fox Business Network anchor Gerri Willis announced that she will be taking a leave of absence while undergoing another surgery to address pre-cancer cells.
Willis, formerly a finance editor for CNN before joining Fox Business in 2010, announced her original breast cancer diagnosis in May 2016. She wrote in a column on Fox News's website on Tuesday that pre-cancer cells have now been discovered on her cervix.
"I’m no stranger to cancer and have been very public about my story with Stage 3 lobular breast cancer diagnosed just three and a half years ago," Willis wrote.
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"I’m still breast cancer-free thanks to the efforts by my incredible doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering, but now, I have another foe: HPV or human papillomavirus," she added.
The 60-year-old North Carolina native says she continues to speak publicly about her treatments because "fear of the virus" may make some "reluctant to get the facts."
"The truth is, HPV is worth talking about simply because it is ignored," she says. "Fear of the virus sometimes makes us reluctant to get the facts. That was me. I knew nothing beyond the ads I saw on television. What I have learned since is that HPV can lay dormant for decades. And, then, when you least expect it, unmask itself. That’s what happened to me."
Willis also underscored the importance for women to get tested regularly to help detect cells that could potentially metastasize.
"My pre-cancerous cells were found by a routine PAP smear. Early detection is critical. Please, take my advice, ladies. I know it can be hard to find the time for these simple tests but your life may quite literally depend on it," Willis wrote.
"It all comes down to the same things when trying to prevent cancer. Early screening. Vigilance. What I’ve learned in my cancer journey is this — we can’t stop for a minute in our efforts to rid the world of cancer. The disease is relentless," she added.
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According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, almost 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. The American Cancer Society says breast cancer is the second-leading cancer death among women, behind lung cancer, with an estimated 42,000 expected to die of breast cancer in 2020.
Meanwhile, Willis wrote Tuesday citing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that "nearly all American men and women will get some strain of HPV in their lifetime. That’s a lot of ticking time bombs."
"The good news is that most of these strains are harmless," she continued. "But for a few of us who contract HPV, one of nine cancers threaten. HPV is the culprit in 35,000 cancer cases diagnosed every year. More than 9 of 10 cases of cervical cancer are caused by HPV."
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)*(b + 9366)
Factor -4*d**2 + 1788*d + 3444472.
-4*(d - 1178)*(d + 731)
Suppose -n**3/2 + 12621*n**2/2 + 582729*n/2 - 595349/2 = 0. What is n?
-47, 1, 12667
Determine b, given that -b**2 - 9187081*b = 0.
-9187081, 0
What is d in d**3 + 3995668*d**2/5 - 1598271*d/5 - 2397402/5 = 0?
-799134, -3/5, 1
Factor 15*n**2 + 26141615*n - 17427750.
5*(n + 1742775)*(3*n - 2)
Determine w, given that -2*w**3 - 10524*w**2 - 791160*w - 14977168 = 0.
-5186, -38
Determine i so that 3*i**4 - 4482*i**3 + 646044*i**2 - 1318590*i - 2160359775 = 0.
-49, 105, 1333
Find h such that -4*h**4/7 - 16804*h**3/7 + 67556*h**2 - 3196476*h/7 + 2740392/7 = 0.
-4229, 1, 9, 18
Determine d so that -5*d**2 + 33992510*d - 57774536805005 = 0.
3399251
Determine t, given that -3*t**4 + 18765*t**3 - 29446704*t**2 + 321647172*t = 0.
0, 11, 3122
Solve 3*q**4 + 583056*q**3 + 37658909592*q**2 + 800923161252864*q - 479008542668888592 = 0 for q.
-64978, 582
Solve -t**4/6 - 7*t**3/3 + 1063*t**2/2 + 6473*t/3 - 8060/3 = 0 for t.
-62, -5, 1, 52
What is b in -3*b**3/5 + 12702*b**2 - 37925817*b/5 + 7572462 = 0?
1, 614, 20555
What is n in -2*n**2/11 + 35883148*n/11 - 160950038798738/11 = 0?
8970787
Find r such that -9*r**5 - 55140*r**4 + 1068687*r**3 - 4406106*r**2 + 3540852*r + 4646376 = 0.
-6146, -2/3, 3, 14
Determine k, given that 14*k**5/9 - 80*k**4/9 - 838*k**3/9 + 1960*k**2/9 + 9824*k/9 - 10880/9 = 0.
-5, -4, 1, 4, 68/7
Solve -3*n**2 + 4813227*n + 173280060 = 0 for n.
-36, 1604445
Factor -3*h**3/4 + 3918771*h**2/2 + 15675093*h/4 + 1959387.
-3*(h - 2612516)*(h + 1)**2/4
Factor -n**3 + 79332*n**2 + 7943101*n + 7863768.
-(n - 79432)*(n + 1)*(n + 99)
Factor -3*z**2 - 243135*z/2 - 2309241/2.
-3*(z + 40513)*(2*z + 19)/2
Factor 57092*p**3 - 970560*p**2 - 68*p.
4*p*(p - 17)*(14273*p + 1)
Factor 2*n**2/5 + 2054922*n/5.
2*n*(n + 1027461)/5
Factor 5*l**3 - 323340*l**2 - 2586965*l - 4850700.
5*(l - 64676)*(l + 3)*(l + 5)
What is j in 6*j**3/11 + 2766*j**2/11 - 3803616*j - 49648781736/11 = 0?
-1686, 2911
What is s in -2*s**3/9 + 29336*s**2/3 + 29350*s/3 - 1760200/9 = 0?
-5, 4, 44005
Factor -3*w**3 - 19767*w**2 + 19788*w + 118620.
-3*(w - 3)*(w + 2)*(w + 6590)
Solve 2*j**4/3 + 1234168*j**3/3 + 63505747192*j**2 + 37305828030016*j/3 + 1827404963420288/3 = 0 for j.
-308444, -98
Suppose 5*x**4 - 2087475*x**3 + 217889074380*x**2 - 2396502191980*x - 2614393353840 = 0. Calculate x.
-1, 12, 208742
Suppose -n**3 - 18802*n**2 - 1348956*n - 7417080 = 0. What is n?
-18730, -66, -6
Solve -m**4 + 600*m**3 - 50573*m**2 + 686214*m + 2530080 = 0.
-3, 21, 80, 502
Factor 6338*o**2/7 - 28426*o/7 + 4500.
2*(o - 2)*(3169*o - 7875)/7
Factor x**2 - 8366811*x + 25100424.
(x - 8366808)*(x - 3)
Factor 2*n**4 - 158146*n**3 + 3128087550*n**2 - 71862378750*n.
2*n*(n - 39525)**2*(n - 23)
Solve -b**3 + 4266*b**2 + 81565*b - 642750 = 0 for b.
-25, 6, 4285
Determine r, given that r**3 - 22*r**2 - 76859*r + 230748 = 0.
-268, 3, 287
What is z in 2*z**5/5 - 8464*z**4/5 + 8878428*z**3/5 + 161806144*z**2/5 + 160633850*z + 130050000 = 0?
-9, -8, -1, 2125
Factor -3*b**2 - 75435*b + 18046602.
-3*(b - 237)*(b + 25382)
Suppose 12604*g**2/7 + 433940*g + 3856/7 = 0. Calculate g.
-241, -4/3151
What is l in l**5/4 + 9787*l**4/2 + 47814333*l**3/2 - 383371434*l**2 + 7768835685*l/4 - 6044347575/2 = 0?
-9795, 3, 6, 7
Let 3*z**4/4 + 1989*z**3/2 + 257178*z**2 - 49271040*z + 874473600 = 0. Calculate z.
-728, 20, 110
What is g in -4*g**4 - 104940*g**3 - 667635696*g**2 + 272658118480*g - 1079943585600 = 0?
-13310, 4, 381
Determine w, given that -2*w**3/5 + 40*w**2 + 9974*w/5 - 159068/5 = 0.
-46, 13, 133
Factor -p**3 - 1123*p**2 - 257975*p + 33528859.
-(p - 91)*(p + 607)**2
Determine k so that -122*k**2 + 982591*k/2 - 12081/2 = 0.
3/244, 4027
Solve -4*p**5 + 24148*p**4 + 96724*p**3 - 410692*p**2 - 580080*p + 869904 = 0 for p.
-6, -2, 1, 3, 6041
Factor -x**3 + 9960*x**2 - 168971*x - 596580.
-(x - 9943)*(x - 20)*(x + 3)
Factor 25*b**2 - 70744755*b + 14148950.
5*(b - 2829790)*(5*b - 1)
Determine f, given that -2*f**4/5 + 185456*f**3/5 - 370802*f**2/5 - 9457836*f/5 - 20028816/5 = 0.
-4, -3, 9, 92726
Find m such that 2*m**5/5 + 302*m**4/5 + 8898*m**3/5 + 52594*m**2/5 - 1780*m - 52896/5 = 0.
-114, -29, -8, -1, 1
Let 4*f**3 - 18436*f**2 - 24063480*f = 0. Calculate f.
-1061, 0, 5670
Let -q**3 + 101*q**2 + 62356*q + 431200 = 0. What is q?
-200, -7, 308
Solve 2*m**3 + 1046*m**2 + 40904*m - 180480 = 0 for m.
-480, -47, 4
What is m in 2*m**3/3 - 13360*m**2/3 + 345698*m/3 + 687580 = 0?
-5, 31, 6654
Let g**2/3 + 90656222*g/3 + 2054637646828321/3 = 0. What is g?
-45328111
Determine s, given that s**5 - 50488*s**4 + 1413124*s**3 - 12312912*s**2 + 33909696*s - 29064960 = 0.
2, 12, 50460
What is u in u**4/9 + 44*u**3/9 - 75388*u**2 = 0?
-846, 0, 802
Find x such that x**2/4 + 93073*x/2 + 2419729/4 = 0.
-186133, -13
Factor k**4/6 + 5120*k**3/3 + 243456*k**2 + 11649024*k + 186089472.
(k + 48)**3*(k + 10096)/6
Factor 3*m**3 - 53703*m**2 - 1937547*m + 6295887.
3*(m - 17937)*(m - 3)*(m + 39)
Determine k, given that -5*k**3 + 4910*k**2 + 500825*k - 1021250 = 0.
-95, 2, 1075
Factor 3*n**3 - 32847*n**2 - 10505580*n.
3*n*(n - 11260)*(n + 311)
Factor -2*q**3 - 84220*q**2 + 1853566*q - 10195944.
-2*(q - 11)**2*(q + 42132)
Factor -2*s**2 - 4595718*s - 64339660.
-2*(s + 14)*(s + 2297845)
Factor 52535*y**5 + 210130*y**4 - 40*y**3.
5*y**3*(y + 4)*(10507*y - 2)
Solve -5*q**4 + 50228720*q**3 + 50228725*q**2 = 0.
-1, 0, 10045745
Suppose 2*g**3/3 + 14236*g**2/3 - 8*g/3 - 56944/3 = 0. What is g?
-7118, -2, 2
What is b in b**3 + 677*b**2 + 96610*b - 195936 = 0?
-471, -208, 2
Determine z, given that -3*z**2/7 + 18914412*z/7 - 29812915108812/7 = 0.
3152402
Determine b so that -100*b**3 - 966792*b**2 + 5881744*b - 464352 = 0.
-9674, 2/25, 6
Factor 32*h**4/5 + 3408*h**3/5 + 76082*h**2/5 - 780432*h/5 + 1678112/5.
2*(h - 4)**2*(4*h + 229)**2/5
Factor y**2/5 + 3869598*y/5 - 3869603.
(y - 5)*(y + 3869603)/5
Solve -315*j**3 + 13278070*j**2 + 18547635*j + 5269250 = 0.
-1, -25/63, 42154
Determine i so that -2*i**5/3 - 780300*i**4 - 228320071552*i**3 + 9589901827072*i**2/3 = 0.
-585232, 0, 14
Suppose 122911*s**3/2 + 1352023*s**2/2 - 3687319*s - 60 = 0. Calculate s.
-15, -2/122911, 4
Determine p, given that p**3 - 6251*p**2 + 2234148*p + 13630140 = 0.
-6, 387, 5870
Determine m, given that -4*m**5/5 - 116*m**4 - 2876*m**3/5 + 62788*m**2/5 - 159408*m/5 + 20016 = 0.
-139, -15, 1, 2, 6
Factor -2*v**2/7 - 684*v/7 + 366560/7.
-2*(v - 290)*(v + 632)/7
Factor -3*z**2/7 + 642*z + 33983109/7.
-3*(z - 4197)*(z + 2699)/7
Suppose -6*g**5/5 - 327*g**4 - 147933*g**3/5 - 4415151*g**2/5 + 538707*g + 2696670 = 0. Calculate g.
-95, -83, -3/2, 2
Factor -46*r**2/25 - 428136*r/25 - 1414208/25.
-2*(r + 9304)*(23*r + 76)/25
Let -4*a**2 + 3408*a - 700304 = 0. Calculate a.
346, 506
Factor -q**2/2 + 78633259*q/2 + 39316630.
-(q - 78633260)*(q + 1)/2
Factor h**3/3 - 4574491*h**2/3 + 9148970*h.
h*(h - 4574485)*(h - 6)/3
Factor i**2/2 - 49463*i/2 + 988460.
(i - 49423)*(i - 40)/2
Factor k**2 + 57360508*k + 822556969504516.
(k + 28680254)**2
Factor 4*w**3/3 + 147632*w**2/3 + 590480*w/3 + 590464/3.
4*(w + 2)**2*(w + 36904)/3
Factor -4*m**2/7 - 7669752*m + 107376544/7.
-4*(m - 2)*(m + 13422068)/7
What is f in f**3 + 3931*f**2 + 4512435*f + 1609548633 = 0?
-2233, -849
What is j in -22*j**5 + 5914*j**4 - 239406*j**3 - 18157666*j**2 - 3293444*j = 0?
-37, -2/11, 0, 119, 187
Factor 2*h**2 - 7648*h - 8615880.
2*(h - 4734)*(h + 910)
What is g in 4*g**5 + 1186*g**4 - 23128*g**3 + 57740*g**2 + 129300*g + 47250 = 0?
-315, -1, -1/2, 5, 15
Factor 2*a**3 + 51596*a**2 - 2274696*a - 15505200.
2*(a - 50)*(a + 6)*(a + 25842)
Suppose 5*l**3 - 21590*l**2 - 411595*l - 1821540 = 0. What is l?
-12, -7, 4337
Determine n so that -216148*n**3 + 6484600*n**2 - 48638100*n + 36000 = 0.
40/54037, 15
Let -2*j**5/9 - 4634*j**4/9 + 12978*j**3 - 697462*j**2/9 + 1063064*j/9 - 159256/3 = 0. What is j?
-2342, 1, 6, 17
Let -46*d**4 + 3748*d**3 + 13720*d**2 + 4316*d - 5610 = 0. Calculate d.
-3, -1, 11/23, 85
Find a such that -7*a**2/5 - 4814*a - 237200 = 0.
-23720/7, -50
Factor -27*f**2 + 35198421*f - 7821870.
-3*(f - 1303645)*(9*f - 2)
Suppose -w**2/2 + 1462687*w + 5850756 = 0. What is w?
-4, 2925378
Factor 2*n**2/3 - 854414*n/3 + 6834928.
2*(n - 427183)*(n - 24)/3
What is w in -3*
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Workshops seek views on West Berkeley transit future
The EBOT study focuses on better connections between the three cities. The thick red line is a “generalized potential route.”
Three community workshops are planned to solicit views on enhancing transit in Berkeley, Emeryville and West Oakland in the next week.
The federally funded EBOTS — Emeryville, Berkeley, Oakland Transit Study — focuses on transit in neighborhoods west of San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley and Emeryville, and west of Market Street in Oakland.
The study will model transit demand, analyze gaps, compare modes and institutional structures, and plan for transit to support and be supported by economic development. The goal is a phased plan addressing short- and long-term needs to 2040. The study includes both local connections to regional transit and connections between the three areas.
The transit study is paid for by a Federal Transit Administration Transit Planning Grant through Caltrans and is a collaborative effort between the cities of Berkeley, Emeryville and Oakland, and AC Transit, Amtrak/Capitol Corridor, BART, Berkeley Gateway Shuttle and Emery‐Go‐Round.
Why do we insist on endless workshops asking for the opinions of laymen instead of just hiring experts? Do we want a transit system designed by Joe the Plumber or by an expert who has spent their life studying transit issues?
tor_berg
It doesn’t look like it’s an either/or. If you look at the EBOTS site, there are about a ton of local agencies involved in the study, with all their associated engineers and technocrats. So there are transit experts already involved AND they’re asking for input from the citizens who actually use the system. Why wouldn’t you want that?
Besides, as we’re all aware, even when our fair city holds endless workshops on a municipal issue, there are still those who call the end result a “top-down process that didn’t include stakeholders.”
TN
The map with its “generalized potential route” suggests that this study has the premise that the main need will be a line to connect the three areas. It is true that in many ways the areas are under-served by public transit. It is hard to travel between the areas by bus because there is no direct service connecting them. AC Transit had Line 19 for a while which provided roughly this service, but it was discontinued a few years ago with the major budget cuts. I’m not sure that a line connecting the areas is the most important need. Line 19 was a very lightly patronized route. It is not clear that there is or was a demand for the route. I don’t know if demand will increase in the future.
Instead of seemingly starting with the premise that there is a need to fill the physical “hole” in service with a single additional approximately north-south line, I wish we could start with a study of the origins and destinations (O&D) of those people who live, work, shop and use services in the study area. We know that the travel patterns are likely to be fairly complex with people travelling into and out of the designated area as well as within the areas. But it is likely that the bulk of the trips include an east-west vector as well as a north-south vector. AC Transit is already heavily invested in north-south service along the major corridors (San Pablo, Shattuck, Telegraph, College), but that east-west service is very sparse. Its the lack of east-west service in many areas that makes buses impractical to use. It isn’t good enough that we can get north-south adequately fast by bus, if we can’t go east-west too. It may be much more useful for the study area if east-west service could be strategically upgraded instead of thinking first about an additional line.
tor_berg
From a logical standpoint, it would appear to be impossible for anyone to predict that the end result of this study would be the same with or without the citizen workshops.
From a practical standpoint, a regional transit plan that ignores the needs of transit riders is unlikely to produce a useful transit system.
And from a cultural standpoint, this is Berkeley. We like to involve our citizens in municipal issues here.
tor_berg
That is an interesting and thoughtful perspective that would be a very useful contribution to one of the community workshops!
Guest
From a practical standpoint, a regional transit plan that ignores the
needs of transit riders is unlikely to produce a useful transit system.
Why would transit design experts make a regional transit plan that ignores the needs of transit riders? Do you understand what “expert” means?
TN
I have worked as a planner for transit agencies. While my experiences are now long in the past, I do remember that transit experts do have their own personal filters, organizational traditions, and institutional political needs, which can blind even very dedicated professionals. It can be helpful to get direct, face to face or individual feedback. However feedback is never definitive.
southwestberkeley
Does anyone know if anything is happening with the Berkeley ferry terminal? It seems like that would affect west Berkeley transit plans.
Guest
Information gathered in workshops like this only tells us about the habits and opinions of the kinds of people who go to workshops like this.
It would make more sense to poll current riders of various regional transit systems and do street polls of individuals in each of the various communities they are attempting to serve better with the changes.
guest
Last I heard it had been effectively killed by NIMBYs and windsurfers.
The B-Line’s proposed Route B4 will connect Emeryville and sub-San Pablo West Berkeley with downtown Berkeley — in a direct no-nonsense and hyper-useful route. It’s a dream line that AC refuses to implement.
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Dealing With the Ebb and Flow of Freelance Income
Whether you’ve decided to pursue blogging as a full-time career or as a supplement toother online revenue, the fact is that when you work for yourself, gross monthly income will fluctuate for most people. The trick to dealing with this is to not try to live on the expectation of top monthly income coming in every month.
Strategy
The first step in dealing with the ebb and flow of gross income is to approximate average monthly income based on your previous year in business. If you can’t do that, try for six months.
Besides fluctuations, you also need to factor in taxes and emergency funds. Some people like to keep 3-6 months of operating costs on hand at all times. Except, of course, when there’s an actual emergency.
So if running your blogging business, paying bills, and setting aside a suitable amount of tax money costs you, say, $1500 per month, and income fluctuates between $1200 and $2200 per month, then you obviously do not want to live off $2200 each month.
Sounds obvious, doesn’t it? But the temptation is there, if you’re just starting out as a freelance blogger. You feel invincible, even that the money supply is infinite. Trust me, I’ve been there, having been a contractor/ freelancer for much of the past 20 years, and actually being out of work almost as often as working. My mistakes were doozies. If you have dreams of blogging full-time and want to quit your job soon, you need to drill this fundamental idea into your head.
Ideal Situation
Ideally, if you can manage it, live off of the lowest monthly income you’ve earned and put all extra revenue into a safe, relatively liquid interest-bearing investment such as an online savings account. In the above example, that means you’re living off $1200 per month, every month – not $2200, and preferably less than the average of all months. So in the months that you gross $2200, you have $1000 to put into savings. While there’s nothing wrong with putting all of that into one savings account, if you feel you may be tempted, set up a separate bank account for taxes. When it comes time to pay income, property and other taxes, you’ll have earned some interest. And you’ll have emergency funds as well.
This is of course an overly simplified treatment of how to deal with fluctuating income that comes from being a freelancer or entrepreneur, but if you get the gist of it and come up with a method that works for you, you’ll be fine. Provided you stick to the plan. Consistently living and operating on the least amount possible is a core principle of bootstrapping a business.
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As we ponder the actions and attitudes of Bible records, we may readily come to the conclusion that some of the best and most prominent of Jews and Christians have had their faith sorely tried at times – even to the extent that they found it difficult to believe the direct plain statement of God Himself.
MOSES – THE EMANCIPATOR
As instance Moses, when he was told, “Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.” —Ex 3:10 “And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?” —Ex. 3:11 Passing by the remainder of Chapter Three, we come now to Ex. 4:1: “Behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The Lord hath not appeared unto thee.” This translation is misleading in its first clause – “they will not believe me.” Moses in this instance is typical of our Lord’s return in 1874 to deliver spiritual Israel and to establish the Kingdom; and the conversation between God and Moses is typical of the Second Advent preparations. Therefore, we cannot believe that Jesus would tell God that the people will not believe; rather, the correct translation should be, “They may not believe me.”
It is written of Moses that he was “the meekest (most leadable, most teachable) man in all the earth” (Num. 12:3), so we should not assume that he would make bold contradiction when God spoke to him. However, we cannot but make reasonable allowance for Moses here. For the first forty years of his life he had lived in the King’s palace in Egypt – at that time a formidable military power among the nations; whereas, the Israelites had no military equipment whatever. Thus, Moses would readily consider his mission impossible of performance. Humanly speaking, this certainly was a reasonable conclusion on his part, because the Jews were then slaves – subdued and unwarlike. This was a far cry from the time that Joseph was prime minister in Egypt – at which time Jacob and his entire household were received into the royal friendship and hospitality of Pharaoh. But at the time of Moses’ mission there had arisen a “Pharaoh who knew not Joseph.” (Ex. 1:8)
And God, wishing to increase his courage and his confidence, then proceeded to give Moses the three miraculous signs of the rod turned into serpent, then back to rod again; of Moses’ hand become leprous, then restored to its former health; and third, the water of the river would be turned into blood. (Ex. 4:1-9) But Moses continued, “I am not eloquent... slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.” (v. 10) However, upon God’s insistence, he went to Egypt as he had been instructed. And in due course he brought Israel out of Egypt “with high hand,” and across the Red Sea and away from the pursuing Egyptian army; then fully convinced that God could and would perform whatever He promised.
It is stated of Moses that he was probably the grandest character that ever lived; and his experience foregoing should convince all of us that God will never tell any of us to do anything that we cannot do. Yet God’s experience with Moses had to be repeated several times in subsequent years.Jeremiah answered substantially as did Moses, “I cannot speak, for I am a child.” (Jer. 1:6) And in this he was typical of Brother Russell in the early harvest. He also concluded that he did not have the capacity to proclaim the Harvest message, but he, too, eventually learned that he did have the talents required for the job, and he certainly accomplished his mission in a most excellent manner.
A great failing of some of God’s most laudable servants is that they often expected the wrong thing at the right time or the right thing at the wrong time. Also, on occasion they failed to comprehend the right thing at the right time when it was presented to them. This was pronouncedly true of the Jews at the First Advent. “He came to His own, and his own received him not.” (John 1:11) “They knew not the time of their visitation.” (Luke 19:44) He was indeed the “light of life”; but “the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not.” (John 1:5)But of those that did receive Him, their understanding of what was going on was very vague and confused until they were enlightened by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
Pertinent to the above is the experience of the two disciples on their way to Emmaus, as recorded in Luke 24:13–31. When the risen Lord joined them on the way there, the conversation speedily turned to the death of Jesus three days before; and one of them said, “We had trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel.” (v.21) But now they were much confused. Their timing was right in that Jesus was the Messiah, but they were completely wrong in what they expected at that time; and this improper expectation had placed a great strain on their faith when Jesus failed to do what they had expected Him to do then. On the way to Emmaus Jesus had said unto them, “O fools, and slow of heart to believe all the prophets have spoken. Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? Even after they were convinced that Jesus had been raised a spirit being, they were still much confused, as note their question to Him just before He finally left them to go to Heaven: “Lord wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?” (Acts 1:6)
JOHN THE BAPTIST
By way of introduction, Jesus had said of John, “Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist.” (Matt. 11:11) It will be recalled that John was only six months older than Jesus, which means he was probably engaged in his ministry at Jordan for six months before Jesus came to be immersed by him. However, as boys and young men they had grown up together, probably had discussed their various destinies, because we may take it for granted (although the Bible does not specifically say so) that their mothers had told them the words that the respective angels had told them (Luke 1:11–64); and it seems this had thoroughly convinced John that Jesus was the promised Messiah. Therefore, he immediately exclaimed, as Jesus was approaching him, “Behold the lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. This is he of whom I said, After me comes a man which is in advance of me: for he is my superior.” (John 1:29-30, Dia.)
Thus, when John was preaching repentance to the Jews, it would seem he stressed that the Messiah was soon to appear; and that would undoubtedly prod the Jews to expiate any known violations of the Law, because the nation from the least to the greatest was thoroughly imbued with the thought that the Messiah would some day appear. Yet, as firmly as John was convinced at Jordan, having seen the spirit “descending from heaven like a Dove, and it abode upon him” (v. 32), he later began seriously to doubt his own statement regarding Jesus, because he sent “two of his disciples to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?” (Luke 7:19) At that time John was sitting in prison awaiting execution by Herod; but he, along with the Jews in general, were expecting the restoration of the Kingdom to Israel when the Messiah would appear. In line with this, we now quote a major portion of an article to be found in Reprints 2620 (April 15, 1900):
“While Jesus was performing many miracles, making numerous disciples, and meeting with comparatively little opposition, things were going very differently with his cousin, John the Baptizer. Yet this was only in accordance with what John himself had prophesied, saying ‘He must increase, but I must decrease.’ John was in prison about 120 miles from where Jesus was laboring so successfully. To be shut up in a dark dungeon of the kind usual at that time, and to have our Lord proceeding with his work, and raising no voice of protest on his behalf, and exercising none of his mighty power for his deliverance, probably seemed very strange to John – especially in view of his expectations respecting the work of the Messiah – that he would be a great earthly general and king, in harmony with the general Jewish expectations.
“We see how readily John might have permitted doubts and fears to enter his mind...He might have lost all faith in God’s providential dealings in the past, and all heart and hope for the present and future... This is indicated in his sending two of his disciples to Jesus, to make the inquiry, and also in the character of the inquiry. He does not say, Is this whole matter a farce, and are we deluded? but on the contrary his question was a sound one, and expresses the conviction that thus far the Lord has been leading, and that the only doubt in the prophet’s mind was whether or not, as he was the forerunner of Jesus, Jesus in turn, greater than he, might be the forerunner of some one else still greater and yet to come. And strictly speaking, this was exactly the case, for Jesus in the flesh was indeed the forerunner and preparer of the way before the still greater glorified Christ of the Second Advent, who will accomplish the great and wonderful things foretold by all the holy prophets since the world began. (Acts 3:21-23)
“Our Lord, it will be noticed, did not answer John’s question directly – he did not say there was not another coming and still greater work than that which he was performing, but he did give John to understand distinctly that the work he was doing was the very work which had been foretold in the prophets, and the proper thing to be done at that time. While John’s messengers were with Jesus a number of miracles were performed in their sight, and Jesus sent them back to John with instructions that they bear witness to him of the work of the Lord progressing in his hands, and to say to John that while the opportunities to stumble at Jesus, his work and his words, were many, and while many would stumble at these, as the prophet had declared (Isa. 8:14), yet a special blessing would rest upon all who would not stumble, but whose faith in the Lord would continue despite various disappointments of expectation respecting his work and their fulfillment’s – through misapprehension of the lengths and breadths and the heights and depths of the Divine Plan, which, as the heavens are higher than the earth, were higher than human conception could have foreseen. For instance, what Jew could have thought for a moment of the still higher than Jewish expectations of the kingdom of the spiritual kingdom class to be selected first before the establishment of the earthly kingdom.
“All of the Lord’s faithful servants need to remember the same lessons which were thus forcefully impressed upon John: they need to remember that when sometimes matters turn out very differently with themselves than what they had expected, when they receive injuries, reproaches and oppression, as the rewards of faithfulness to duty and to truth, it does not mean that God has forgotten them, nor that they were misled in their previous service to the Lord; nor does it mean that the Lord has changed his plan; nor that he is careless or indifferent respecting their condition. True, their first thought should be whether or not present unfavorable conditions are in the nature of chastisements or the results of any misdoing on their part, or failures to serve the Lord in his own way, but if they find their course to be harmonious with the Divine will and word they should at once rest their faith upon the Lord, and conclude that God knows better than they how to manage his own work.
Then while thankful to be used in that work for a time – perhaps for the good of others, or perhaps for their own training in the school of experience, and in the learning of lessons of patience and of faith..... The question arises, Was John imprisoned on account of officiousness – on account of trying to mind Herod’s business? Or was he imprisoned because of his faithfulness in discharge of that duty? Was it right or was it wrong for him to reprove the King, and to say to him that it was not lawful for him to take as his wife his brother Philip’s wife? There is no question that Herod was in the wrong, and that John’s expression on the subject was a correct one, and that Herod was living in adultery, but the question is, Was this any of John’s business? Did he need to meddle with the King’s affairs, and thus get himself into trouble? And if it was John’s duty to reprove Herod on this subject, was it not the duty of our Lord Jesus to have done the same, and in addition to have uttered a protest against the imprisonment of John, and in general to have raised a great hubbub over the injustice being done by the wicked ruler? And if John was right in this matter, was our Lord Jesus wrong in not following the same course? Or if Jesus was right in not following John’s course in reproving Herod, does it prove that John erred in giving the reproof?
“We answer that our Lord’s conduct is certainly to be considered as above reproach, since in him was no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth’; but this does not prove guile and sin on John’s part in following a different course. We are to remember that in many respects John and his ministry differed widely from our Lord and his ministry. For instance, the uncouth skin-girdle which John wore was very different from the seamless robe which the Lord wore; and the Scriptures call attention to the fact that John lived a very abstemious life, ‘neither eating nor drinking’ ordinary food, but practicing a continual fasting or self-denial as respects these comforts, while our Lord Jesus came ‘both eating and drinking,’ attended wedding feasts and banquets made in his honor. The lesson is that these grand characters each fulfilled his own mission, according to the Divine arrangement, but that they had different missions. John’s mission was pre-eminently that of a reprover and a reformer, and we are to understand that as a prophet he was supernaturally guided in respect to the various features of the course which he took. Our Lord’s mission, on the contrary, was a different one; he was gathering to himself those whom John’s ministry served to arouse to righteousness and to zeal to know and do the Lord’s will.”
We may have warm sympathy with John for his doubts that Jesus was the Messiah, because John – in common with the entire Jewish nation – was expecting a great leader who would relieve them from the Roman yoke, yet there was nothing in Jesus’ ministry to indicate such action: He even ordered them to pay tribute to Caesar. (Matt. 22:15–21) “ ...He hath no form nor comeliness... no beauty that we should desire him.” (Isa. 53:2)
“THIS MOSES” – ANOTHER TYPE
“When the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount (where God was giving him the ten commandments on the two tables of stone), the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what has become of him.” (Ex. 32:1) The setting in this Chapter of Exodus types the happenings of the Gospel Age shortly after the Apostles passed out of the picture. It had its antitypical beginning in the third epoch of the Gospel-Age Church in the Pergamos period (Rev. 2:12), which spanned the years between 313 and 799 AD, at the beginning of which the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great embraced Christianity.
It is well to inject here a little of the history of this Emperor. His acceptance of Christianity is closely associated with his rise to power. After his victory over Licinius in 324, he wrote that he had come from the farthest shores of Britain as God’s chosen instrument for the suppression of impiety... aided by the divine power of God, he had come from the shores of the ocean to bring peace and prosperity to all lands.
He also fought the battle of the Milvian Bridge in the name of the Christian God, having received instructions in a dream to paint the Christian monogram on his troops’ shields. Eusebius tells of a vision by Constantine, in which the Christian sign appeared in the sky with the legend, “In this sign conquer.” These stories may be somewhat fabricated and politically motivated, although this meant very little in a time when Greek or Roman expected that political success followed from religious piety. Thus, it should not be thought unusual that Constantine would seek divine help for his claim for power, and divine justification for his success in gaining his goals. However, the historian places much more stress upon Constantine’s subsequent development of his new “Christian” religious alliance to quite an extreme personal commitment to the Christian faith.
By 313 he had already donated to the Bishop of Rome the imperial property of the Lateran, where a new cathedral, the Basilica Constantiniana, soon rose. It was in these early years of his reign that he began issuing laws conveying upon the church and its clergy fiscal and legal privileges and immunities from civic burdens. He commented that the Christian clergy should not be distracted by secular offices from their religious duties – “for when they are free to render supreme service to the Divinity, it is evident that they confer great benefit upon the affairs of state.” From the foregoing it is easy to understand why the church from 313 to 719 is styled the Pergamos period, because the word Pergamos means “earthly elevation”; and it was during this period that great temporal strides were made with the help of various Roman emperors. It was in 539 that Justinian also made great concessions to the church, thus in that year, beginning the 1260 years of papal exaltation and eventual political supremacy.
It was in May 325 that Constantine personally opened the Council of Nice with an address to that assembly. At that Council there was great debate over the Trinity; but the subject was really over the Emperor’s head, so he described it as a subject that was fostered only by excessive leisure and academic contention – that the point at issue was trivial. The Council was held just twenty years after Constantine came to power; and he was finally persuaded by the general assembly to banish Arius and two of his supporters from the Roman Empire, at which time the three of them went to North Africa and developed a thriving Christian colony there. Those three had contended that there is but “one God.” As we study the 32d Chapter of Exodus it is easy to understand the similarity of what occurred there to what happened in the antitype – in the Pergamos period from 313 to 799.
The strong hope and belief of the Apostolic Age was that our Lord would soon return to claim His bride and establish the Kingdom for which He had taught them to pray, “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth.” This belief found much encouragement at the Sea of Tiberias, as recorded in the 21st Chapter of John’s Gospel. There Jesus was prodding Peter over the three times he had denied Jesus on the night before He died. In that conversation Jesus told him that he would come to a violent end, upon which Peter pointed to “that disciple that Jesus loved” (the Apostle John) and asked the question, “Lord, what shall this man do?” This finds a much clearer translation in the Diaglott: “Lord, what of this man?” To which Jesus answered, “If I wish him to abide till I come, what is it to thee?” and verse 23 continues: “This report, therefore, went out among the brethren, that that disciple would not die; but Jesus did not say to him, ‘that he shall not die’; but if I wish him to abide till I come, what is it to thee.”
Jesus had charged the disciples with the duty of hoping and watching for His return, but He had not told them how long that would be. If He had told them that it would be almost two thousand years before He came again, no doubt many of them would have quit. The Jewish Harvest had long been completed; and He had not returned. The second epoch – the Smyrna period of nearly 250 years had also come and gone, but He had not returned. Thus, it was easy to come to the conclusion that He intended to remain in Heaven – not come back to earth at all. Very early in the Pergamos period, the doubts and misgivings of many throughout Christendom now become accepted as fact, so the people appealed to the hierarchy and the priests to provide them with some powerful substitutes for what they had expected in the Kingdom (Up, make us gods), to prepare ways for them to go (go before us), saying that, while Jesus had brought them out of bondage to sin and error in Satan’s empire (brought us up out of the land of Egypt), yet they were at a loss to account for His whereabouts, condition and non-return (“we know not what is become of him”).
The hierarchy and the priests (antitypical Aaron—v. 2) told the people to do what the priests knew was a violation of their Divine understanding of the Lord’s Word, for it implied surrender of the Truth and its perversion into error, held by their churches, movements, powers and qualities, and to bring these understandings into the control of the hierarchy and the priests. Thus the priests took those proper understandings into their charge and changed them into error. The hierarchy, at that time claiming apostolic succession, arrogated to themselves the custodianship of doctrine and practice; and in their arrogance perverted both; then elaborated them in great detail and subtlety by their keen minds.
From the year 100 (right after the death of the Apostle John) to 325 AD was a period of the rise of sectarianism and fundamental error, including union of the Church with the Roman Empire.When Constantine accepted Christianity, he brought with him many of the abominable practices of pagan Rome. Following are the main errors of doctrine and practice that constituted the antitypical golden calf (vs. 4-6): (1) The Church consisting of all professed Christians visibly organized under the hierarchy, must convert the world and reign over it 1000 years before Christ’s return (post-Millennialism). Augmenting this thought, the abomination eventually came to the full when Charlemagne (probably born in 742; died 814) forced most of the Christian world in Europe to combine into one superstate, after which – in 799 – he invited the Church to dominate in civil as well as religious affairs, thus beginning the Holy Roman Empire. This arrangement continued for 1000 years to 1799, completing the supposed 1000-year reign of Christ, which history has now proven to have been a counterfeit reign; and it accomplished just the reverse of what the real 1000-year reign will accomplish when it comes fully into power.
Other errors that arose during or shortly after that time were the Trinity; Christ the God-man; The Spirit a person; worship of Mary and the saints as mediators, and of their relics and images; purgatory; The mass for the sins of the living and dead, and for release from Purgatory; celibacy of the priests; monasticism; a gorgeous ritual; asceticism; excessive penances; secularization of the Church and professed Christians; persecution of dissenters; Church made a civil power; forced conversion, etc. After establishing each of their errors the priests declared it to be a part of the creed of true Christians, as distinct from the alleged errors – actually truths that they displaced. Thus they displaced God’s true Plan and set up another – a counterfeit plan. They also began to agitate for a special mode of religious exercise which they claimed to be for the Lord: they embellished the religious service with singing and entertainment by special talented persons. (This same procedure accounts for much of the success of “successful” evangelists even in our time.) Speedily forgotten are the words of Jesus, “The kingdom of heaven cometh not with outward show.” (Luke 17:20, Dia.)
They made and kept vows according to their new religious creed and practices. They also entered into a thorough union of state and church, which had its beginning shortly after Constantine publicly espoused Christianity, and began to overthrow in war the heathen party in 313 AD. It was at Nice in 325 that the Apostles’ Creed was formulated, the same being repeated in many churches every Sunday even to this day. The evils of doctrine and practice that appeared during the Pergamos period – from 313 to 799 – were gradually enlarged and solidified during the epochs that followed. The Truth and its arrangements as first taught by Jesus and the Apostles were gradually very much changed or completely lost.
THE CRUSADES
The Holy Roman Empire may be said to have its official beginning in 799, but in subsequent years (during the Thyatira and Sardis periods), it increased greatly in prominence and power so that the true followers of Christianity were almost completely submerged. Their number was comparatively very small and often impoverished; they were forced to seek refuge in the catacombs to avoid detection and great persecution. In anticipation of this situation, the Apostle John wrote concerning the fifth epoch of the Church: “Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white, for they are worthy.” The general Christian morale at that time was at a very low ebb; the large majority displayed very little of the sublime characteristics that had been taught by Jesus and the Apostles; and this condition is graphically typified in Ex. 32:25: “Moses saw that the people were naked (devoid of Christian qualities); for Aaron (typical of the priesthood) had made them naked to their shame.”
Much of the same condition exists today, with quite a few claiming to be “in the truth,” but they are not “of the truth.” (John 18:37) We are living in that “evil day” (Eph. 6:13), when “Perilous times shall come” upon the Household of Faith. People are very much confused over the different religious views being taught in our day; and they are more likely to accept any hokus-pokus rather than accept the Truth. “They will not endure sound doctrine... they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.” They are “Ever learning, and never able to come to a knowledge of the truth.” (2 Tim. 4:3, 4; 3:7) But those who are “of the truth” will hear His voice. (18:37) Our Lord asked: “When the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith (Truth) on the earth?” (Luke 18:8) – intimating it would be scarce.
However, during the time of the Thyatira and Sardis periods of the Church great progress was made in military might and power to persecute all dissenters. It was during this time that the nominal Church – for it was Christian in name only – decided to institute a crusade to wrest the Holy Land from the terrible Turk. It could be said there were seven crusades in all, the first of which was known as the People’s Crusade, and began with papal support in 1095. It ended in complete failure, as did all the following ones. The second began in 1146; also defeated.
The City of Jerusalem was completely subdued in 1187; and Richard the Lion-hearted of England tried to recapture it, but failed to do so. About this time the church members were urged to take the “Crusade Vow,” which would obligate them to join expeditions to the Holy Land. However, if the one making the vow later had a change of heart, or could not go for some special reason, he could hire some one to go in his place, the price for such substitution depending upon the ability of the person to pay. This was somewhat akin to the sale of indulgences which was prevalent in Luther’s time.
Then there were a couple of children’s crusades, the first of which was led by a boy named Stephen, who claimed Jesus had appeared to him in a vision. He was told the Holy Land would more readily be recaptured by love rather than by military might. He gathered around him about 30,000 children; but they fell prey to disreputable merchants, who shipped them to the slave markets in North Africa. Then in Germany a ten-year-old boy named Nicholas gathered about 20,000 boys; but they also were sold to the slave markets of the East.
GENERALITIES
The various efforts to do what was thought to be God’s will, but were proven by time itself to have been nothing but “strong delusions” (2 Thes. 2:11), were prompted largely by the doubts and misgivings of so-called Christians, who thought the Lord was not moving fast enough. Such situations occurred repeatedly – after the work of most of the reformers. The first of these occurred after the Apostles passed away. They gave the Church complete instruction, and had it completely organized for the work it should do (See Eph. 4:11-13); but one of the proofs of human depravity is the rise of corruption after a season of good development in most human movements.
Not only was this true after the Apostles had died, but it was also true of just about every reform movement of the entire Gospel Age. The Lutheran Church today bears little resemblance to the one Luther started; the same may be said of John Wesley, of William Miller, and especially so here in the end of the Age, when new groups sprang up like mushrooms. Every system of error has some good in it; otherwise no one would believe it. This is even true of the Mormon religion, which is probably the most extreme of all the fanatical sects. Of all the Truth groups it is our firm belief there are many good Christians in all of them, with many doing excellent work in “preaching the Word.”To his own Lord each man must stand or fall, so we do not attempt to pass judgment upon individuals in general. Thus we speak here of systems – and not of individuals.
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding” (Prov. 4:7); and “In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths.” (Prov. 3:6)
LETTERS OF GENERAL INTEREST
Dear Sir:
I found a copy of your magazine dated 3/1‑78 and received literature from you in 1977 and after my husband died, then I lost track of your publications. My 22‑year‑old daughter died in March of this year. I need to know from the Bible if these are the last days, what the parable of the Sheep and Goats mean – also if people who are killed in Armageddon will have a resurrection along with the others. I know the Bible speaks of a resurrection of the righteous and the unrighteous. I want to know if Jesus is picking the ones now who will survive Armageddon. I need to know if the Jehovah's Witnesses are the only ones who will survive Armageddon and if I stand a chance of seeing my husband and daughter again in the New Earth the Bible talks about in Revelation.
There are so many things I don't know and understand. I want to be a child of God and have everlasting life. Any information you can send me I will greatly appreciate. Also, who is Babylon the Great in Revelation? I am searching the Scriptures and want to know the right course to take. Sincerely, ------- (MICHIGAN)
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Dear Brethren in the Lord:
Warm Christian greetings in the name of our Lord, Redeemer and King! Thank you very much for sending regularly your monthly papers which I enjoy reading, although I must admit I don't agree 100% with what I read in it. But perhaps 90% is a good average. You must know that there are no two Bible Students in the world who agree 100% on everything. Still we do get along. So please keep sending your papers.
Since I know it costs money to print and mail, I am enclosing a donation to help along in meeting expenses. With every good wish for showers of blessings on you and your work,
I am your brother in the Lord Jesus, -------(CONNECTICUT)
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Dear Mrs. Hoefle:
Thank you for the additional book on Pastor Russell. I placed it in the local library where perhaps many people will read it.
Thank you also for sending the book, "The Time Is At Hand." I have already read it and found it very interesting, I feel I understand it. Also, I would love to read the other three in the set. Since I read "The Divine Plan of the Ages" nearly thirty years ago, I have searched for the remaining books. Is there anyway I could get them?
Sincerely, ------- (NORTH CAROLINA)
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My dear Sister Hoefle: Christian greetings!
I hope you are well and keeping spiritually, physically and mentally tuned up for all your requirements. It has been quite a while since I wrote you, knowing, of course, you have been kept busy in the Lord's work.
Looking at developments in the world I surely see God's predictions coming true in many ways ‑ unmistakably so. Prophecy fulfillment certainly give evidence of God's foreknowledge – knowing the end from the beginning, especially knowing the effect of disobedience, the rebelliousness of human nature, with all its results. Surely, God's Kingdom is the hope that we can rely on – and having the experience of seeing sin's effect on the nations with no formula forthcoming from the cream of the world's human brains.
As yet, Sister, I do not have any local fellowship with anyone – only some postal contacts of Truth people. Many have passed on... I feel very much blessed with the understanding of the Divine Plan of God, and I am always happy to give it to the meek.
I receive Brother Horowitz' papers – some very revealing articles therein. I have studied sufficiently Jewish history to support the Jewish Cause.
I continue to enjoy the papers and appreciate very much, Sister, your prayers. God Bless thee, and keep thee. Numbers 7:24‑26 to all at Mount Dora.
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dailycooking recipes is back on the blog again
About Me
I love too cook, my passion is cooking. And my dream career is to be a chef, make a cookbook and to be a famous chef with my own tv show and magazine. I love cooking but I like people even more. Come learn how to cook with me! - Chef Steph.
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INTAROS Project General Assembly Meeting
Date
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The Horizon 2020 INTAROS project general assembly will take place in Helsinki. The INTegrated ARctic Observation System (INTAROS) is a five-year European Commission project aiming to help build an efficient integrated Arctic Observation System (iAOS) by extending, improving and unifying existing systems in the different regions of the Arctic. EuroGOOS is partner in the project responsible for delivering recommendations on the system requirements (through an interface with stakeholders spanning science, policy and industry), developing a business case and an economic benefits analysis, and contributing to the international OceanObs conference 2019.
Project work packages and steering group will meet back to back during the general assembly’s week. Erik Buch will represent EuroGOOS.
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#include "SKP_Silk_typedef.h"
#include "SKP_Silk_common_pitch_est_defines.h"
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/* Auto Generated File from generate_pitch_est_tables.m */
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const SKP_int16 SKP_Silk_CB_lags_stage2[PITCH_EST_NB_SUBFR][PITCH_EST_NB_CBKS_STAGE2_EXT] =
{
{0, 2,-1,-1,-1, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 1},
{0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0},
{0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0},
{0,-1, 2, 1, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0,-1,-1}
};
const SKP_int16 SKP_Silk_CB_lags_stage3[PITCH_EST_NB_SUBFR][PITCH_EST_NB_CBKS_STAGE3_MAX] =
{
{-9,-7,-6,-5,-5,-4,-4,-3,-3,-2,-2,-2,-1,-1,-1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 5, 6, 8},
{-3,-2,-2,-2,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1, 0, 0,-1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 1, 1, 2, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3},
{ 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 2, 1, 1, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0,-1, 0, 0,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-2,-2,-2},
{ 9, 8, 6, 5, 6, 5, 4, 4, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 1, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0,-1,-1,-1,-2,-2,-2,-3,-3,-4,-4,-5,-5,-6,-7}
};
const SKP_int16 SKP_Silk_Lag_range_stage3[ SKP_Silk_PITCH_EST_MAX_COMPLEX + 1 ] [ PITCH_EST_NB_SUBFR ][ 2 ] =
{
/* Lags to search for low number of stage3 cbks */
{
{-2,6},
{-1,5},
{-1,5},
{-2,7}
},
/* Lags to search for middle number of stage3 cbks */
{
{-4,8},
{-1,6},
{-1,6},
{-4,9}
},
/* Lags to search for max number of stage3 cbks */
{
{-9,12},
{-3,7},
{-2,7},
{-7,13}
}
};
const SKP_int16 SKP_Silk_cbk_sizes_stage3[SKP_Silk_PITCH_EST_MAX_COMPLEX + 1] =
{
PITCH_EST_NB_CBKS_STAGE3_MIN,
PITCH_EST_NB_CBKS_STAGE3_MID,
PITCH_EST_NB_CBKS_STAGE3_MAX
};
const SKP_int16 SKP_Silk_cbk_offsets_stage3[SKP_Silk_PITCH_EST_MAX_COMPLEX + 1] =
{
((PITCH_EST_NB_CBKS_STAGE3_MAX - PITCH_EST_NB_CBKS_STAGE3_MIN) >> 1),
((PITCH_EST_NB_CBKS_STAGE3_MAX - PITCH_EST_NB_CBKS_STAGE3_MID) >> 1),
0
};
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Malcolm Gladwell Book Generator, Because Really, How Hard Could It Be?
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Looks like the Malcolm Gladwell backlash has reached its tipping point. (YOU SEE WHAT I DID THERE?). Inspired by such weighty titles as The Tipping Point, Blink and Outliers, Cory Bortnicker and Brett Molé have built a “generator” of 25 Gladwellian book covers like the above Blank, Yoga: How Hot Trends Make People Buy Books, Vague: The Power of Generalizations To Impress The Bored and (my personal favorite) Monster Cocks: The Last Book You’d Think I’d Write.
What did Gladwell do to warrant such opprobrium? He questioned the power of the Internet.
“But surely the least interesting fact about them is that some of the protesters may (or may not) have at one point or another employed some of the tools of the new media to communicate with one another.”
Gasp! Gladwell is, get this, not interested in the tools of new media, let’s make fun of him. Malcolm Gladwell, you’re old/not tech savvy!
Okay okay, so maybe I live for the day where I get paid to write shallow Gladwell-esque non-fiction about whatever pseudo-intellectual lark strikes my fancy (not). I really want to add a smiley at the end of that sentence.
In any case, Gladwell might actually be writing My Retirement: What Super-Trendy Book Buyers Like Yourself Are Paying For. I think it could really take off.
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Jay Cutler Hasn't Changed a Bit: Still Mouthing off, Still Immature
"It's a lot (different). Denver's like a six, and Chicago's like a nine. It's quite a bit different. Just the fans and how passionate they are, that's probably the biggest difference."
Yes, this is the Chicago Bears' quarterback Jay Cutler speaking on a local Chicago sports show about the fans in Denver.
I do not blame Cutler for speaking out about the Broncos, as the terms of his departure were by no means friendly.
I do blame him for going after the passion of the fans of the Broncos, though.
The debate as to whether it was Cutler or Josh McDaniels (or both) at fault for the messy situation over the winter may never be settled. However, most people in Denver have moved on from talking about Cutler.
Evidently, Cutler himself has not.
According the details given, "Interviewed Tuesday night on ESPN Radio in Chicago, Cutler was asked about the 20,000 fans who showed up to the Bears' practices over the weekend."
That's it. Nobody asked him for his opinion of the fans in Denver. They might have asked him how that compared to training camp in Denver, but Cutler himself was the one who brought up passion.
I believe nearly all fans of every team in professional sports are passionate. Maybe not "bandwagon" fans or fans of the Florida Marlins (or one of the more dysfunctional organizations around the sports world). Other than that, most fans have passion.
Some more than others, though.
There is no disputing the fact that the Denver Broncos have some of the best fans in the NFL. Mile High Stadium, the "Thunder", the Barrel-Man.
Very few people have the audacity to question the passion of Broncos fans.
Clearly Cutler is trying to "stir things up."
He could have ripped on Josh McDaniels, Pat Bowlen, or the front office. He could have blasted the Broncos' defense that let him down many a time in 2007 and 2008.
But he didn't. He went after the passion of the fans, and Denver as a football town.
Nobody said he had to feel any love for Denver, for the Broncos, or even the fans.
He could at least respect the fact that fans stood by him after he fell flat on his face leading the Broncos down the stretch last season—losing the final three games to complete one of the worst collapses in the NFL.
Fans even stood by him in his fight with McDaniels, Bowlen, and the rest of the Broncos' front office after he threw a fit about hearing his name in trade rumors.
People called for the firing of Josh McDaniels, simply to appease Cutler.
So, when asked, what right does Cutler have to bash the very people who supported him while he was becoming the player he now is today?
Broncos fans should use this as a spark. Go out this season and show the team the kind of passionate support they're used to. Even if this year is a "down year", which it may or may not be.
Jay Cutler is just as mature now, as he was back in December when he screamed, "What the f**k Eddie?" after Eddie Royal couldn't quite reach a pass that Cutler had air-mailed 10 feet too high in that infamous San Diego Chargers game.
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# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
# Generated by Django 1.11.15 on 2018-12-19 12:35
from __future__ import unicode_literals
from django.db import migrations
class Migration(migrations.Migration):
dependencies = [
('CMDB', '0036_auto_20181213_1404'),
]
operations = [
migrations.AlterUniqueTogether(
name='networkcard_assets',
unique_together=set([('host', 'macaddress', 'ip')]),
),
]
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The Genie in the Admixture Bottle
Eastern Precast of Hatfield, Pa., an Oldcastle company, is using a new approach to designing plants: engineering them around the use of self-consolidating concrete (SCC). Under the leadership of Area Manager Chuck Galbraith, Oldcastle designers have incorporated SCC into practically all types of their precast production processes.
In the course of planning for a plant transformation, Oldcastle engineers have tailored their production layouts to three key elements of SCC workability.
Due to the use of SCC, workers minimize the use of vibrators, which can help to reduce the ambient noise level in the casting area. They're able to cut down on the amount of raking. Also, because SCC requires little handling during placement, crews use fewer tools and trowels. Finally, much less cleanup is required after a pour. In many cases, managers can reduce the size of crews, increase the number of elements cast during a single pour, or increase pour frequency.
Galbraith had set a production goal to maximize most precast plants' most common constraint: the capacity of the bucket hopper. To do this, the engineering team decided to employ two 4-cubic-yard pan mixers.
Another important production constraint that Galbraith wanted to minimize was mixer cleanout time. Designed to reduce any unnecessary labor costs, high-performance stainless-steel liners will lessen the need for cleanout at the end of the chute. Also, a second discharge chute was added so that a plant operator could direct material to a mobile concrete hauler.
The article includes a production checklist for an SCC-engineered plant.
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Psyllium husk Powder
Psyllium husk Powder
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Name:
Psyllium husk Powder
Function:
It increases the bulk in your stool, an effect that helps to cause movement of the intestines. It also works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making the stool softer and easier to pass. Psyllium, one type of bulk-forming laxative, has also been used along with a proper diet to treat high cholesterol.
Application:
Storage Temp:
N/A
Color:
Light brown powder
What is Psyllium husk Powder?
Psyllium husk powder is extracted from fiber obtained from the husks of the seeds of Plantago ovata plant. Psyllium husk is also known as ispaghula and is native to western and southern Asia. Psyllium husk which covers the seeds of this plant is a rich source of soluble fiber (the kind of fiber which absorb water to form a gel).
Psyllium husk Powder uses?
Discussed below are some of the Psyllium husk powder uses:
Uses in Food
Psyllium husk is used as a thickener in frozen desserts and ice creams. A 1.5 percent weight/volume ratio of psyllium husk shows binding characteristics which are superior to a 10 percent weight/volume ratio of starch mucilage.
Research on Cancer
In a research of rats’ exposure to colon carcinogen i.e a chemical that causes cancer, psyllium husk greatly minimized tumor incidences in comparison to control.
No effect of this product has been researched on humans. Therefore, a one rat research should not lay level for usage of any product for cancer fighting purpose.
Psyllium Husk Powder Boosts Satiety and Enhances Loss of Weight
Fibers such as psyllium form viscous components that help in controlling appetite and reducing weight loss. A research with 12 participants who were healthy consumed 10.8 grams of psyllium before meal. They stayed for a longer time before feeling hungry. The results showed higher fullness feelings within an hour after eating reducing total fat consumption in comparison to placebo.
A different research indicated that supplementing psyllium individually and pairing it with diet rich in fiber reduced weight significantly, body fat percentage and mass index of the body.
Improves digestion
Psyllium is a laxative that forms bulk meaning it soaks the water in the gut easing movements of the bowel therefore easing constipation. Persons living with Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome experience irregularity of the bowel.
Psyllium is prebiotic i.e. substance required for colonies which are important for probiotics growth into the gut. A colony which is healthy releases bacteria in the digestive system useful towards healthy immune function. The body fights infection better, reduces inflammation and maintains cells and tissues health.
Apart from regulating movements of the bowel and management of chronic condition, psyllium softens your stool as long as you take enough water hence reducing simple ailments like constipation.
Veterinary medication
In horses, Psyllium fiber supplements are used as veterinary medicine to treat sand impaction helping to eliminate sand from its colon.
Psyllium husk Powder benefits
Discussed below are some of the Psyllium husk powder benefits.
Lowering Cholesterol
Cholesterol is useful in making bile acids in the liver. The Bile acids get released in the gut hence promoting fat digestion. Your body absorbs the bile acids for reuse. Thick gel is formed by Metamucil useful in bile acid trapping preventing re-absorption of much. Bile acids trapped get out of the body as waste. The liver responds by removing LDL cholesterol out of blood stream making more bile acids resulting in lower LDL i.e. bad cholesterol into the blood.
Lowers the level of Blood Sugar
It has been shown that Fiber supplementation controls glycemic reaction to a meal hence reduces the levels of blood sugar. Factually, in comparison to other fibers such as bran, psyllium works better. it has fibers that form gel which slows down food digestion helping in blood sugar levels regulation.
A study treating 56 men with diabetes, those having 5.1 grams of psyllium two times a day in eight weeks resulted in reduction of their daily levels of blood sugar by 11%.
In a different research done in persons having diabetes type 2, a higher dose in 24 hours i.e. consumption of 5 grams thrice a day for 6 weeks led to reduction of the levels of blood sugar by 29% during the first 14 days.
In conclusion, Psyllium has ability of delaying digestion of food hence helping in regulation of the levels of blood sugar. Dosage of 10.2 grams in 24 hours ingested with meals has significant effect on blood sugar levels.
Helps in Treatment of Diarrhea
Psyllium also relieves diarrhea as it works as an agent for water absorption increasing the thickness of the stool slowing its passage via colon. Another research indicated that psyllium husk reduced diarrhea in thirty patients with cancer who were going through radiation therapy.
Psyllium husk Powder dosage
Discussed below is the recommended Psyllium husk powder dosage
In case of constipation, you should use 2.5 up to 30 grams in 24 hours in divided dosage.
For children ages 6 up to 11 years you should use 1.25 to 15 grams of the powder in 24 hours.
For those suffering from coronary heart disease one should take 10.2 grams in 24 hours meaning 7 grams of soluble fiber per 24 hours. For irritable bowel syndrome one should take 10 grams in 24 hours in one or two doses.
Psyllium husk Powder help with weight loss
A gel which forms inside your stomach as you consume Metamucil helps you feel lesser hungry between taking meals. This gel pushes the walls of the stomach telling the body about its fullness hence curbs appetite and keeps one fuller for longer. Psyllium husk increases fullness leading to loss of weight.
Psyllium husk consumption with meals accompaniment boosts fullness thus lowering subjective appetite sensation. This leads to loss of weight in approximation of 10 lbs. Different triple-blind research conducted on seventeen women showed similar changes in appetite and fullness and indicated that research inherently lowered their fat intake on a daily basis.
Apart from psyllium husk association in loss of weight, a double-blind RCT research on seventy two patients resulted in reduction of BMI plus body fat. This research acknowledged that these results were realized through combination of psyllium husk and healthy diet. If you’d like to lose more weight naturally, feel free to buy Psyllium husk powder today.
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Saturday, May 10, 2014
Started this like a month ago, got distracted and busy, and just now made the time to finish. Sso it's not actually current, but I haven't really had time to finish it up . . . really should've waited til life was a bit calmer before trying to start this blog up again.
I don't particularly have time to write a post on any of these ideas, but the cow's stomach that is my brain has been regurgitating and re-chewing on this stuff lately.
Blogger Kirk Miller highlights some of Carl Trueman's rumination's on his essay, "What Can Miserable Christians Sing?" The historic answer (not that anyone cares about that kind of silliness anymore) is: The Psalms. Having shoved aside the psalms in our worship, what have we done? Truman writes:
By excluding the cries of loneliness, dispossession, and desolation from its worship, the church has effectively silenced and excluded the voices of those who are themselves lonely, dispossessed, and desolate, both inside and outside the church. By so doing, it has implicitly endorsed the banal aspirations of consumerism, generated an insipid, trivial and unrealistically triumphalist Christianity, and confirmed its impeccable credentials as a club for the complacent. In the last year, I have asked three very different evangelical audiences what miserable Christians can sing in church. On each occasion my question has elicited uproarious laughter, as if the idea of a broken-hearted, lonely, or despairing Christian was so absurd as to be comical . . .
if Adam is not the first, who subsequently fell into sin, then the work of Christ loses its biblical meaning. If it is not true that all human beings descend from Adam, then the entire history of redemption taught in Scripture unravels. The result is no redemptive history in any credible or coherent sense and so the loss of redemptive history in any meaningful sense.
John Calvin gives us a good rule to follow:
So then, let us remember that whenever mention is made of [Christ's] death alone, we are to understand at the same time what belongs to his resurrection. Also, the same synecdoche applies to the word "resurrection": whenever it is mentioned separately from death, we are to understand it as including what has to do especially with his death.
Inseparability, however, is not indistinguishably. Plainly Paul thinks of Christ's death and the resurrection as different events on the same plane of historical occurrence. The resurrection is not an aspect or component part of the death. Rather, as Calvin's statement itself reflects, each has a meaning of its own, which is suppressed at the risk of seriously distorting Paul's gospel.
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Thursday, October 25, 2007
Give the Minnesota Wild a three goal lead and history shows they will not lose. That was before Wednesday night when the Calgary Flames became the first team to beat the Wild in franchise history when trailing by three goals or more. The Wild jumped out to a wicked fast start, scoring three goals (two power play) in the first ten minutes and took that lead into the intermission. Brian Rolston and Mark Parrish both added a power play goal and Wes Walz shipped a goal in as well. This was the best period I think I've ever seen the Wild play. The play was completely dictated by Minnesota and they really had their way. Anything they wanted they got. Oh how quickly a game can change. The Flames exploded for three goals in less than five minutes near the mid point of the second period and you could feel the momentum swing. The Flames came out in the 3rd period and really dominated, and added two goals in the final frame to take a 5-3 victory from the Wild.It had to happen sometime. The Wild were bound to lose eventually, but you wouldn't think this would be how. The Wild have been one of the leagues best defensive clubs in recent years and to give up five unanswered goals in only two periods is ridiculous. Hopefully this is a wake up call to the Wild and anyone who thinks any kind of lead in any sport is safe. I would never recommend sitting on a lead, and I think the Wild did this a bit as they backed down on their attack. I hope the Wild realize now they're not invincible and that a hockey game is 60 minutes long, not just 20. Minor bump in the road we'll have to see how the squad responds tonight in Edmonton.
Monday, October 22, 2007
The Minnesota Wild continue to be the NHL's hottest team defeating the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 sunday night in St. Paul. Dispite giving away a two goal lead late in the 2nd period, the Wild managed to score with three minutes left in the 3rd to get the victory. The final goal was really a fantastic individual effort by Mikko Koivu, who intercepted a clearing attempt along the boards, looked as though he was going to take the puck behind the net and drove hard to the front and jammed the puck past the Avs goaltender. Head coach Jacque Lemaire has really praised Koivu's play this season. I definately agree, Koivu has been one of the Wild's best players. One minor note, Pavol Demitra left in he 3rd period with an undisclosed injury. Lets pray it's nothing serious.
As the Wild continue to play they only look to be getting stronger. Behind the solid play of Backstrom and Harding, the powerplay which was in a 1-22 slump has caught fire, adding two goals in five chances last night and really moved the puck well. The penalty kill, which has been near the top of the league year in and year out, continues to look good. However having said that the Wild have been taking too many penalties for my liking. Brent Burns needs to clean his game up. Too much stick work and lazy play has left him in the penalty box more than actually on the ice. Last week against the Kings, Burns received five minor penalties and added two more last night against Colorado. That is the only knock I have on the Wild at this point; too many undisciplined penalties, extremely odd for a Lemaire coached team. Lets hope we can get it fixed before it comes back to really hurt us.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Through the first seven games (6-0-1) the Minnesota Wild have failed to score more than three goals in a game. However with the one-two punch of Nicklas Backstrom and Josh Harding (who?) carrying the team that's not a problem. When a team like the Minnesota Wild only have to score only two or three goals per game to get the W it's really scary. With offensive weapons like the Slovakian duo of Marian Gaborik and Pavol Demitra, goals shoudn't be a problem for these two. Then you have Brian Rolston. So far only two goals on the year, but he's added five assists for 2nd on the team in points behind free agent Eric Belanger who continues to impress. Belanger's three goals is tied for the team lead. The line trio of Rolston, Belanger and Pierre-Marc Bouchard have been pheominal. The three have accounted for almost half of the Wild's offensive production (nine of the 19 team goals). Another offensive bright spot has been the play of defenseman Brent Burns. Burns has played solid defensively but has also shined in the offensive zone, adding three goals.
The story so far this season has definately been the play of the goaltenders Harding and Backstrom. Together they own a save percentage near .960 and have given up a toal of eight goals in seven games including three shutouts (two for Backs and one for Harding). Lets give a little credit to the defensemen as well. The play of the defense has allowed Backs and Harding to make that initial save and clear the puck from the front of the net. Nick Schultz continues to impress me. I always thought of him as an OK player, but in the playoffs last year and from the beginning of the season this year he has shown me that he has a rock solid defenseman. Together Schultz and Kim Johnsson draw the task of shutting down the opponents top line. Judging by the scores, I'd say "Mission Accomplished"
The Wild are at home today (Sunday) against Colorado before traveling to Canada to face Calgary and Edmonton.
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Working on some additional images from the #steampunk shoot several weeks ago. Getting to those works that take a lot more effort, but in this case it was motivated by a new background texture set.
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#include "wsconnection.h"
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <vector>
#include <assert.h>
#include <arpa/inet.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <endian.h>
#include "connection.h"
#include "httprequest.h"
#include "httpresponse.h"
#include "stringutil.h"
#include "sockutil.h"
#include "log.h"
using namespace std;
using namespace std::placeholders;
namespace tnet
{
size_t WsConnection::ms_maxPayloadLen = 10 * 1024 * 1024;
static void dummyCallback()
{}
WsConnection::WsConnection(const ConnectionPtr_t& conn, const WsCallback_t& callback)
{
m_fd = conn->getSockFd();
m_conn = conn;
m_callback = callback;
m_payloadLen = 0;
m_final = 0;
m_opcode = 0;
m_mask = 0;
m_lastOpcode = 0;
m_sendCallback = std::bind(&dummyCallback);
}
WsConnection::~WsConnection()
{
LOG_INFO("wsconnection destroyed");
}
void WsConnection::onOpen(const void* context)
{
m_status = FrameStart;
m_callback(shared_from_this(), Ws_OpenEvent, context);
}
void WsConnection::onError()
{
m_callback(shared_from_this(), Ws_ErrorEvent, 0);
}
void WsConnection::onConnEvent(const ConnectionPtr_t& conn, ConnEvent event, const void* context)
{
switch(event)
{
case Conn_ReadEvent:
{
const StackBuffer* buffer = (const StackBuffer*)context;
onRead(conn, buffer->buffer, buffer->count);
}
break;
case Conn_WriteCompleteEvent:
{
m_sendCallback();
m_sendCallback = std::bind(&dummyCallback);
}
break;
default:
break;
}
}
#define HANDLE(func) \
ret = func(data + readLen, count - readLen); \
readLen += (ret > 0 ? ret : 0);
ssize_t WsConnection::onRead(const ConnectionPtr_t& conn, const char* data, size_t count)
{
size_t readLen = 0;
ssize_t ret = 1;
while(readLen < count && ret > 0)
{
switch(m_status)
{
case FrameStart:
HANDLE(onFrameStart);
case FramePayloadLen:
HANDLE(onFramePayloadLen);
break;
case FramePayloadLen16:
HANDLE(onFramePayloadLen16);
break;
case FramePayloadLen64:
HANDLE(onFramePayloadLen64);
break;
case FrameMaskingKey:
HANDLE(onFrameMaskingKey);
break;
case FrameData:
HANDLE(onFrameData);
break;
case FrameFinal:
ret = handleFrameData(conn);
readLen += (ret > 0 ? ret : 0);
break;
default:
return -1;
break;
}
}
if(ret > 0 && m_status == FrameFinal)
{
ret = handleFrameData(conn);
}
if(ret < 0)
{
LOG_ERROR("onReadError");
m_status = FrameError;
m_callback(shared_from_this(), Ws_ErrorEvent, 0);
//an error occur, only to shutdown connection
conn->shutDown();
}
return ret;
}
ssize_t WsConnection::onFrameStart(const char* data, size_t count)
{
m_cache.clear();
char header = data[0];
if(header & 0x70)
{
//reserved bits now not supported, abort
return -1;
}
m_final = header & 0x80;
m_opcode = header & 0x0f;
m_status = FramePayloadLen;
return 1;
}
ssize_t WsConnection::handleFramePayloadLen(size_t payloadLen)
{
m_payloadLen = payloadLen;
m_cache.reserve(payloadLen);
m_cache.clear();
if(m_payloadLen == 0)
{
m_status = FrameFinal;
}
else
{
m_status = isMaskFrame() ? FrameMaskingKey : FrameData;
}
return 0;
}
ssize_t WsConnection::onFramePayloadLen(const char* data, size_t count)
{
uint8_t payloadLen = (uint8_t)data[0];
m_mask = payloadLen & 0x80;
payloadLen &= 0x7f;
if(isControlFrame() && payloadLen >= 126)
{
//control frames must have payload < 126
return -1;
}
if(payloadLen < 126)
{
handleFramePayloadLen(payloadLen);
}
else if(payloadLen == 126)
{
m_status = FramePayloadLen16;
}
else if(payloadLen == 127)
{
m_status = FramePayloadLen64;
}
else
{
//payload error
return -1;
}
return 1;
}
ssize_t WsConnection::tryRead(const char* data, size_t count, size_t tryReadData)
{
assert(m_cache.size() < tryReadData);
size_t pendingSize = m_cache.size();
if(pendingSize + count < tryReadData)
{
m_cache.append(data, count);
return 0;
}
m_cache.append(data, tryReadData - m_cache.size());
return tryReadData - pendingSize;
}
ssize_t WsConnection::onFramePayloadLen16(const char* data, size_t count)
{
ssize_t readLen = tryRead(data, count, 2);
if(readLen == 0)
{
return readLen;
}
uint16_t payloadLen = *(uint16_t*)m_cache.data();
//memcpy(&payloadLen, m_cache.data(), sizeof(uint16_t));
if(payloadLen > ms_maxPayloadLen)
{
return -1;
}
payloadLen = ntohs(payloadLen);
handleFramePayloadLen(payloadLen);
return readLen;
}
ssize_t WsConnection::onFramePayloadLen64(const char* data, size_t count)
{
ssize_t readLen = tryRead(data, count, 8);
if(readLen == 0)
{
return readLen;
}
uint64_t payloadLen = *(uint64_t*)m_cache.data();
//memcpy(&payloadLen, m_cache.data(), sizeof(uint64_t));
if(payloadLen > ms_maxPayloadLen)
{
return -1;
}
//todo ntohl64
payloadLen = be64toh(payloadLen);
handleFramePayloadLen(payloadLen);
return readLen;
}
ssize_t WsConnection::onFrameMaskingKey(const char* data, size_t count)
{
ssize_t readLen = tryRead(data, count, 4);
if(readLen == 0)
{
return 0;
}
memcpy(m_maskingKey, m_cache.data(), sizeof(m_maskingKey));
m_cache.clear();
m_status = FrameData;
return readLen;
}
ssize_t WsConnection::onFrameData(const char* data, size_t count)
{
ssize_t readLen = tryRead(data, count, m_payloadLen);
if(readLen == 0)
{
return 0;
}
if(isMaskFrame())
{
for(size_t i = 0; i < m_cache.size(); ++i)
{
m_cache[i] = m_cache[i] ^ m_maskingKey[i % 4];
}
}
m_status = FrameFinal;
return readLen;
}
ssize_t WsConnection::handleFrameData(const ConnectionPtr_t& conn)
{
uint8_t opcode = m_opcode;
string data = m_cache;
if(isControlFrame())
{
if(!isFinalFrame())
{
//control frames must not be fragmented
return -1;
}
}
else if(m_opcode == 0)
{
//continuation frame
if(m_appData.empty())
{
//nothing to continue
return -1;
}
m_appData += m_cache;
if(isFinalFrame())
{
opcode = m_lastOpcode;
data = m_appData;
string().swap(m_appData);
}
}
else
{
//start of new data message
if(!m_appData.empty())
{
//can't start new message until the old one is finished
return -1;
}
if(isFinalFrame())
{
opcode = m_opcode;
data = m_cache;
}
else
{
m_lastOpcode = m_opcode;
m_appData = m_cache;
}
}
string().swap(m_cache);
if(isFinalFrame())
{
if(handleMessage(conn, opcode, data) < 0)
{
return -1;
}
}
m_status = FrameStart;
return 0;
}
ssize_t WsConnection::handleMessage(const ConnectionPtr_t& conn, uint8_t opcode, const string& data)
{
switch(opcode)
{
case 0x1:
//utf-8 data
m_callback(shared_from_this(), Ws_MessageEvent, (void*)&data);
break;
case 0x2:
//binary data
m_callback(shared_from_this(), Ws_MessageEvent, (void*)&data);
break;
case 0x8:
//clsoe
m_callback(shared_from_this(), Ws_CloseEvent, 0);
conn->shutDown(500);
break;
case 0x9:
//ping
sendFrame(true, 0xA, data);
break;
case 0xA:
//pong
m_callback(shared_from_this(), Ws_PongEvent, (void*)&data);
break;
default:
//error
LOG_ERROR("invalid opcode %d", opcode);
return -1;
}
return 0;
}
void WsConnection::ping(const string& message)
{
sendFrame(true, 0x9, message);
}
void WsConnection::send(const string& message)
{
send(message, !isTextFrame());
}
void WsConnection::send(const string& message, bool binary)
{
char opcode = binary ? 0x2 : 0x1;
//for utf-8, we assume message is already utf-8
sendFrame(true, opcode, message);
}
void WsConnection::send(const string& message, const Callback_t& callback)
{
m_sendCallback = callback;
send(message);
}
void WsConnection::send(const string& message, bool binary, const Callback_t& callback)
{
m_sendCallback = callback;
send(message, binary);
}
void WsConnection::close()
{
sendFrame(true, (char)0x8);
}
void WsConnection::sendFrame(bool finalFrame, char opcode, const string& message)
{
ConnectionPtr_t conn = m_conn.lock();
if(!conn)
{
return;
}
string buf;
opcode |= (finalFrame ? 0x80 : 0x00);
buf.append((char*)&opcode, sizeof(opcode));
//char mask = isMaskFrame() ? 0x80 : 0x00;
//chrome not support mask
char mask = 0x00;
size_t payloadLen = message.size();
if(payloadLen < 126)
{
char payload = mask | (char)payloadLen;
buf.append((char*)&payload, sizeof(payload));
}
else if(payloadLen <= 0xFFFF)
{
char payload = mask | 126;
buf.append((char*)&payload, sizeof(payload));
uint16_t len = htons((uint16_t)payloadLen);
buf.append((char*)&len, sizeof(uint16_t));
}
else
{
char payload = mask | 127;
buf.append((char*)&payload, sizeof(payload));
uint64_t len = htobe64(payloadLen);
buf.append((char*)&len, sizeof(uint64_t));
}
if(mask)
{
int randomKey = rand();
char maskingKey[4];
memcpy(maskingKey, &randomKey, sizeof(maskingKey));
buf.append(maskingKey, 4);
size_t pos = buf.size();
buf.append(message);
for(size_t i = 0; i < buf.size() - pos; ++i)
{
buf[i + pos] = buf[i + pos] ^ maskingKey[i % 4];
}
}
else
{
buf.append(message);
}
conn->send(buf);
}
void WsConnection::shutDown()
{
ConnectionPtr_t conn = m_conn.lock();
if(conn)
{
conn->shutDown();
}
}
}
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Moving mountains
I’ll start off by saying that I went to these events with an open mind. And all I can say is that the following points left a very big impression on me. Hence why I decided to write about them. Perhaps, you too will be inspired, dear reader.
Before moving on to the actual points, though, I’d like to start by describing what the atmosphere was like during the sessions.
As I made my way into the dimly lit room, I could hear entrancing, ambient meditation music playing. I sat in my chair, approximately forty-five minutes before the start of the event. The hypnotic notes and sounds oozing out from the speakers immediately put me at ease, and calmed my nerves. I remember sitting there, with just two or three other people present, and feeling completely relaxed, almost as if being induced into some hypnotic state by the sheer calmness around me.
As the room slowly started filling up, I couldn’t help but notice the behaviour of some audience members. People who knew each other embraced for a longer-than-usual amount of time, and some people who walked by simply smiled or nodded at me in greeting. Now, these humans were complete strangers to me, yet I felt a sense of belonging being among them. The complete opposite of how I feel when I’m at social gatherings with friends or family. I guess it’s true when they say it sometimes feels better to be in a place/country where nobody knows you.
Another small observation I made was that I was the youngest person in the room, on both days.
Now, on to actual points themselves…
The Refuge and Generation of Bodhicitta Prayers – The sessions would begin with the following prayers. This would take approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
DUGNGEL GYUDANG DRELGYUR CHIG/May all sentient beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering.
DEWA DAMDANG MIDREL SHOG/May all sentient beings never be apart from the supreme bliss, which is free of all suffering.
CHAGDANG DRELWEI TANGNYOM SHOG/May all sentient beings live in the great equanimity, free from the attachment and aversion that keep some close and others distant.
So, what did you notice in the texts? Did you notice, for example, how characters such as ‘god’ or ‘the holy spirit’ are not even mentioned once in these prayers? This is one thing which really struck me. The fact that prayers aren’t addressed to a particular supreme being of some sort. Instead, they are prayers which simply “wish” the best for all people. Correction. All sentient beings, I should say. Which means any living thing; from the biggest blue whale to the tiniest tick (yes, that includes cockroaches, snakes, and grasshoppers, too, for better or for worse).
One thing, however, still eludes me. If, as many say, Buddhism is not a religion, then why the need to pray?
The Orange and Apple Seeds Analogy: I’m sure you’ve heard this one before: We may seem different, but we are not all as different as we may seem. Rinpoche explained this better by using a simple and interesting example, which I call “The Orange and Apple Seeds Analogy”. What this means, basically, is that, although an orange and apple are two completely different fruits (their shape, colour, texture, taste, etc.) they are really the same thing: fruit! Peel away their skin (literally), and you’ll find that they have the same origin: seeds. Yes, once again, they look different, but when you think of it, even their origin is the same (both are planted in soil, given water
Although the fruit seeds analogy made the concept easier to understand, I still have my doubts. I am still unable to fathom how people are “connected” in some way. It is extremely clear that people are different, and I’m not referring to appearance, of course. If we are “all the same”, why then do we each have different personalities? Why do we have different opinions? Why do we disagree on certain matters?
On karma: Buddhists believe that all beings are made up of two things: the mind and body. Karma starts before we are even born, and that when we die, the “mind” part of us lives on.
The Tibetan Buddhist concept of karma is similar to Newton’s Third Law of Motion, which states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. This is presented as a universal law that has nothing to do with abstract ideas of justice, reward, or punishment. Karma, whether one is aware of it or not, is constantly being created.
As someone who believes that there is absolutely nothing after death, the karma concept doesn’t seem as far-fetched as, say, the theory that when we die we are reborn as an animal. It kind of makes sense, actually. The things we say to people, when we learn something from others, that’s all passing on of knowledge, right? So, technically, we are sharing our “mind” with those we speak to, and that is how it lives on.
*short water break before carrying on*
The link between Buddhism and science: Chamtrul Rinpoche made a short but bold statement to introduce this topic to us. ‘Look up anything about Buddhism, and you’ll most likely find an explanation about it. Just like science’, he had said. In other words, rather than a reliance on faith, hearsay, or speculation, there is actual evidence.
The case is made that the philosophic and psychological teachings within Buddhism share commonalities with modern scientific and philosophic thought. Buddhism has been described by some as rational and non-dogmatic, and there is evidence that this has been the case from the earliest period of its history. Some popular conceptions of Buddhism connect it to discourse regarding evolution, quantum theory, and cosmology.
On religious extremism: During Q&A time, a woman in the audience asked: What do you make of the recent Rohingya Buddhist attacks? As always, in his calm manner, Chamtrul answered, ‘The Dharma is always good. It is the people who, ultimately, go against the teachings and do wrong in the world. It is the same with other religions, of course. It is not these extremists that define a religion.’
Rinpoche’s concluding words, before the end of his final session, went something like this: I do not expect everyone to leave this room and remember everything I’ve said, or anything I’ve said, for that matter. But the fact that you were present for these sessions, and provided that you’ve listened carefully, then the seed has already been planted in you. Ultimately, it is up to you to acknowledge it, find it within you, and make it flourish. Just like a farmer who sows seeds in his fields, simply planting it in the soil is not enough to make a tree grow. He needs to water the soil, give it nutrients, and maintain it in order for the plant to grow.
Other terms I learned:
khata – A traditional ceremonial scarf, usually made of silk. It symbolises purity and compassion and are worn or presented with incense at many ceremonial occasions, including births, weddings, funerals, graduations, and the arrival or departure of guests. Tibetan khatas are usually white, symbolising the pure heart of the giver.
samsara – A Sanskrit word that means “wandering” or “world”, with the connotation of cyclic, circuitous change. It also refers to the theory of rebirth and “cyclicality of all life, matter, existence”.
The Dharma – The teachings of the Buddha, commonly known throughout the East as Buddha-Dharma. It includes especially the discourses on the fundamental principles (such as the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path).
nirvana – A term used to describe the goal of the Buddhist path. It is a place of perfect peace and happiness, like heaven. In Hinduism and Buddhism, nirvana is the highest state that someone can attain – a state of enlightenment – meaning a person’s individual desires and suffering go away.
Although I am still quite sceptical of certain Buddhist views and beliefs, one thing I was very impressed about was the way everything seemed to link to one another, even if they are non-related subjects! These two days were truly a fascinating and enlightening experience for me and, should another similar opportunity arise, I will certainly not think twice about going again.
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Trip2GO needs volunteers for study about daily travel in L.A.
Trip2GO, a multimodal trip planning app developed by Metro, Caltrans, Partners for Advanced Transportation Technology (PATH) and UC Berkeley, is looking for volunteers to participate in a study on daily travel in the Los Angeles area. Participation is easy, and participants will also receive gift cards worth up to $100!
Are you eligible? You must have an Android smart phone and live/work in the travel corridor that runs from Pasadena through downtown Los Angeles to Long Beach.
What’s involved? Participants will complete a couple of questionnaires online about their households and travel choices. They can also earn more rewards by filling out a few shorter questionnaires about daily trips. The research team will analyze the data and use the results to hopefully improve travel forecasting and planning.
How do I sign up? The sign-up period will be open until July 31, 2015. Participants must be able to commit to a 2-week period of daily testing. If you’re interested, fill out this form to get started!
Simpler solution is to just partner up with Google and ask them for the data. Chances are most people just leave the Google Now and Google Location History feature on so they already have tons of data spanning months, if not several years from Android smartphone/tablet users based on GPS and cell signal data on where they live, where they work, and what their daily routes are to get there.
The vast majority have 9-5 jobs during the weekday.
Obviously if you’re NOT on the go from 18:00 evening to 07:00 the next day in a particular location almost everyday of the weekday, that’s likely where you live. Google can derive that info from those sets of data.
And if you’re at another location and NOT moving from 09:00 to 17:00 every weekday, then that’s likely where that person is working. Google can derive that info from those sets of data.
Google also tracks how you get there. Super-impose the data over Google Maps, Google already knows how you get between your home and your workplace.
They’ve been doing this for years across millions of Android users so they already have tons of data to work from and I’m sure they’ll have years of data from Angelenos as well. These data are likely to become their backbone of their Google driverless car technology – if they know where people live, where they work, and how they get there, spanning months and years of data, they can derive the best way to deploy their Google driverless cars to start running along a particular set route when they hit the market.
Again, how typical of LA that the only choices of transportation on this app is comparing car vs. mass transit, but nary a peep about a third alternative that increasing number of Millennials are opting to do today: riding a motorcycle, scooter or a moped to get around.
I’m sensing an underlying motive here of promoting confirmation bias that this app was made so that results are skewed to show that it’s cheaper to take transit over cars, when in fact, it leaves out other variables like commuting with two wheel motorized vehicles which isn’t accounted for nor addresses the travel needs and variability of how people travel throughout the southland. By limiting it to only the Blue/Gold Line sector (Pasadena through DTLA to Long Beach? Hmm, sounds awfully skewed to promote the Blue and Gold Lines!), it really limits the reality of how Angelenos actually travel which can be all over the place and varies widely by the distance.
Really Metro, you’ve stooped to a new low – using our tax dollars to promote your bias to socially engineer people to take transit, without accounting for all the variables.
The app also fails to explain how the “cost” and “carbon footprint” figures are derived for cars to compare with transit. You can’t give a fair comparison to the cost of Metro which is fixed versus to a car which has a lot of variables.
The automobile itself has many different categories today from those that do not require fossil fuels, to one that runs on hybrid engines, or traditional combustion engines which in itself can vary widely whether the car was built in the 1970s or the 2010s, whether it’s gas-guzzling Hummer or a fuel efficient Honda Civic.
The cost of a car ownership also varies widely in terms of insurance and maintenance depending on what car you own. A Maybach or a Ferrari is going to be a lot more expensive to maintain than a Ford Focus.
In order for this app to be a true study to compare against automobiles vs transit, it must also be allowed to enter one’s own vehicle, the cost of gasoline per fill up, odometer readings at each fill-up, keep a record of the MPG and the cost per mile of that car, as well as input the relevant data on insurance premiums and maintenance costs.
Yes, if you live or work along the corridor, you may be eligible. Not sure about how wide the travel corridor is though. If you would like details, please email the app team directly: trip2goapp@gmail.com
“…and live/work in the travel corridor that runs from Pasadena through downtown Los Angeles to Long Beach.”
Too limiting. Not everyone in LA lives or works in the coridor between Pasadena, Downtown LA and LB . The sample size will to be too small and the criteria too limiting to offer any substantial data or empirical evidence for a commuter study.
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Kabul after Regional Cooperation with Tehran: Afghan President
Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani voiced his country’s willingness to cement closer regional cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Afghanistan seeks to promote regional cooperation with Iran under bilateral and multilateral agreements, the Afghan president said at a meeting with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran.
Ghani arrived in Tehran on Monday morning for a ceremony to sign a trilateral agreement between Iran, Afghanistan and India on the establishment of an international transit corridor via the Iranian port city of Chabahar.
Elsewhere in the meeting, the visiting Afghan official stressed that stability, security and progress in Iran contributex to those in Afghanistan.
For his part, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tehran attaches great significance to Afghanistan’s stability and development, expressing the country’s readiness for all-out cooperation with its eastern neighbor.
He further pointed to the trilateral deal on international transit route, saying the agreement will help development not only in Iran, India and Afghanistan, but also in the entire region.
The Chabahar route will allow Indian goods to reach Afghanistan via the Iranian port of Chabahar without crossing Pakistan’s territory.
Chabahar is located in the Gulf of Oman on the border with Pakistan. It is the closest and best access point of Iran to the Indian Ocean and Iran has devised serious plans to turn it into a transit hub for immediate access to markets in the northern part of the Indian Ocean and Central Asia.
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Q:
How to deserialize YAML with YAMLDotNet?
I want to deserialize this YAML with YAMLDotNet.
It have sequence and nested mapping.
data.yml
people:
- name: "John"
age: 20
- name: "Michael"
age: 21
- name: "William"
age: 22
network:
address: "192.168.1.1"
port: 1234
param:
paramNumber: 10
paramString: "text data"
paramBool: true
This is my code. But, It can't compile.
I would like to know the following two things.
How to define class to decerialize nested mapping?
How to access it?
Print Deserialized Data
DeserializedObject obj = YamlImporter.Deserialize("data.yml");
foreach(var people in obj.people)
{
Console.WriteLine(people.name);
Console.WriteLine(people.age);
}
Console.WriteLine(obj.network["address"]);
Console.WriteLine(obj.network["port"]);
/* how to access param? */
Deserializer Code (YAMLDotNet)
public class YamlImporter
{
public static DeserializedObject Deserialize(string yamlName)
{
StreamReader sr = new StreamReader(yamlName);
string text = sr.ReadToEnd();
var input = new StringReader(text);
var deserializer = new DeserializerBuilder().WithNamingConvention(CamelCaseNamingConvention.Instance).Build();
DeserializedObject deserializeObject = deserializer.Deserialize<DeserializedObject>(input); /* compile error */
return deserializeObject;
}
}
public class DeserializedObject
{
public List<People> people { get; set; }
public class People
{
public string name { get; set; }
public int age { get; set; }
}
public Dictionary<string, Network> network { get; set; }
public class Network
{
public string address { get; set; }
public int port { get; set; }
public Dictionary<string, Param> param { get; set; }
}
public class Param
{
public int paramNumber { get; set; }
public string paramString { get; set; }
public bool paramBool { get; set; }
}
}
Thanks,
A:
@AluanHaddad's advice helped me solve my problem. Thanks,
// How to access params? //
Console.WriteLine(obj.network.param.paramNumber);
Console.WriteLine(obj.network.param.paramString);
Console.WriteLine(obj.network.param.paramBool);
//public Dictionary<string, Network> network { get; set; }
public Network network { get; set; }
public class Network
{
public string address { get; set; }
public int port { get; set; }
//public Dictionary<string, Param> param { get; set; }
public Param param { get; set; }
}
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The Flying Ace is soaring with Hallmark’s 2015 Keepsake ornament
Friday, October 23, 2015
When Love, Hallmark sent out an email to their blogger group asking if we’d like to work on this campaign, I practically begged them to pick me to review and host a giveaway. Thankfully, my “enthusiastic” email was rewarded and I am honored to present the Hallmark 2015 Keepsake ornament giveaway for the flying Ace! While I did receive this ornament free of charge to thank me for my time, my love of all things Peanuts, and most especially Snoopy, are 100% my own.
My family and I aren’t alone in our love of the Peanuts gang. Young and old alike love all things Peanuts- but when Snoopy becomes The Flying Ace, something magical happens. That magical essence has been lovingly captured in this Hallmark keepsake ornament.
Jim Kemme, the Hallmark Keepsake artist who worked on this piece missed no detail. The grimace on the Flying Ace’s face, the perfect shade of red on the plane, the goggles and cap, all work brilliantly to help us root on the Flying Ace as he races to save the day! When duty and adventure calls, he’s up, up and away! You can learn more about the artist and the ornament by visiting Hallmark here.
This ornament has an extra element of cool because with the push the button you will hear the Flying Ace sound off! The batteries are included when you purchase or win it- but be warned, getting the batteries in is tricky! You’ll need a small screwdriver to open the back and a bit of patience as you jockey both button batteries into place. Dexterity will prevail and you’ll hear the Flying Ace take off in no time!
If you love the Peanuts gang, Hallmark invites you to enter to win a hometown screening of the new Peanuts movie for you and 300 of your closest friends and neighbors! Hurry! This sweeps ends October 31, 2015! Win The Flying Ace Keepsake Ornament:
Thanks to the generosity of Love, Hallmark, one lucky reader will receive their own The Flying Ace 2015 Keepsake ornament. Entering is easy using the Rafflecopter form below.
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I love all of the Peanuts characters. Snoopy stands out a favorite and I adore Charlie Brown. I have watched them so much I'm not certain which show/movie I saw them in first, but it was probably A Charlie Brown Christmas
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Hi, I’m Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt.
Today, we take the time to honor the great civil
rights leader, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. We honor the legacy of Dr. King, whose lifelong
pursuit of justice affirmed what Abraham Lincoln
called his “ancient faith that all men are created
equal.”
Dr. King’s leadership appealed to our better angels,
imploring America to live out her founding creed,
and to judge each of her citizens “not by the color of
their skin but by the content of their character.” As
Secretary of the Interior, I am proud that our
Department is the custodian not only of the National
Mall—where Dr. King delivered his 1963 “I have a
Dream” address—but also The Martin Luther King
Jr. Memorial in West Potomac Park.
In addition, through the efforts of generous donors,
we are the custodians of the Martin Luther King Jr.
birth home, where he spent the first 12 years
of his life.
Last February, I visited this home along
with members of the King family—it was a truly special and
educational experience—and I was presented a key to
the property. I was honored to be with the King
Family, as I pondered all that went into the inspiring
story of Dr. King’s life and leadership.
I hope that you will take the time to honor Dr. King, and
reflect on his legacy. Thank you, and God bless America.
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UTICA — West Seneca Post 735 and the Saratoga Stampede were semifinal winners Friday and they will play in the championship game of the New York State American Legion Baseball Tournament on Saturday at Murnane Field in Utica.
West Seneca Post 735 continued its winning streak Friday, keeping Rockland OTB Pirates Post 130 at bay with a 4-1 win in the tournament’s 4th round. West Seneca is now 4-0, and Rockland, 2-2.
In the second game, Saratoga Stampede defeated Brooks Shepard Post 765 of Fairport, 5-3. Saratoga is now 3-1 and Brooks Shepard, 2-2.
ROME — William Russell Post 404 of Vernon downed Clinton County Mariners, 9-3, in the second round of the New York State American Legion Junior Baseball Championships today (July 31). The win eliminated the Mariners from the tournament, being held at Delutis Field in Rome.
ROME — The New York State American Legion Junior Baseball Championships got underway with two games Thursday evening at Dilutis Field in Rome, with Rockland OTB Pirates Post 130 of Stony Point defeating Clinton County Mariners, 14-4 (in five innings), and Saratoga Stampede downing William Russell Post 404 of Vernon, 6-1.
Those four teams continue play today (Friday), with the finalists vying for the title on Saturday.
UTICA — Brooks Shepard Post of Fairport put players on base in the 4th and 7th innings to drive in 5 runs, beating Clinton County Mariners, 5 to 2, in the first game of the second round of the New York State American Legion Baseball Championships at Utica’s Murnane Field (Donovan Stadium) Wednesday.
UTICA — The opening day of the New York State American Legion Baseball Championships featured four back-to-back games at Murname Field’s Donovan Stadium in Utica. The opening round went into the evening, with a hot sun beating down on most of the day’s play.
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Everlasting Spring Garden Center, LLC
Everlasting Spring Garden Center stands by its roots as a nursery grower. From trees and shrubs to annuals and vegetables, we welcome your visit to our four greenhouses carrying a full selection of everyday favorites along with unique items not found elsewhere.
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Keeping up standards: BS5750.
The occupational health department of Dumfries and Galloway Health Board is the first of its kind to gain BS5750. Alison Sloan describes how her department achieved the British Standards Institute's quality assurance accreditation.
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// Source : https://leetcode.com/problems/diagonal-traverse/
// Author : Han Zichi
// Date : 2017-02-07
/**
* @param {number[]} nums
* @return {number[]}
*/
var nextGreaterElements = function(nums) {
let len = nums.length;
nums = nums.concat(nums.slice(0, len - 1));
let ans = [];
let stack = [];
// 单调队列？
nums.forEach((item, index) => {
if (index === 0) {
stack.push({
num: item,
index: index
});
} else {
while (true) {
if (!stack.length) break;
if (item > stack[stack.length - 1].num) {
let lastItem = stack.pop();
ans[lastItem.index] = item;
} else {
break;
}
}
stack.push({
num: item,
index: index
});
}
});
ans = ans.slice(0, len);
for (let i = 0; i < len; i++)
if (ans[i] === undefined)
ans[i] = -1;
return ans;
};
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The lovely 4-star Diamond Hotel is ideally situated on the popular Bulgarian resort of Sunny Beach, just 250 m from the fine sandy beach and only 50m from the lively resort centre. With a great location like that you will be in the midst of Bulgaria's party capital, benefiting from a wide array of delicious restaurants, vibrant bars and coffee shops, as well as souvenir shops and ice cream parlours. Basically, everything is a walking distance away, ensuring you will have the most pleasant, fuss-free stay here. Also, do not forget that the beautiful historic town of Nessebar is close by with its ancient Roman ruins and traditional Bulgarian buildings: a UNESCO site that is not to be missed.
The Diamond hotel boasts spacious comfy rooms and studios, each of them fitted with an en-suite bathroom with shower and WC, balcony, telephone, satellite TV, minibar and air-conditioning. A large outdoor swimming pool with a children's section provides for the best place to lounge around - soak up the sunrays with a cold drink in hand from the poolside bar. After that head to the beach, which is only a stone's throw away and attracts with its oft golden sands and the warm waters of the crystal clear Black Sea.
Back on site, the Diamond Hotel offers a buffet-style restaurant serving a variety of local and international dishes, a lobby bar and a cafeteria. A hairstylist is also available onsite should you need a new hairstyle before you head to dinner (or maybe before you hit those famous clubs?). After a long night out or a soothing night in, have a relaxing time at the in-house spa - opt for a massage or just head to the sauna or the Turkish Bath for the ultimate detoxification session. Adults will also love the Diamond Casino - place your bets and win big as you enjoy a fabulous time in the Diamond Hotel, Sunny Beach!
The lovely 4-star Diamond Hotel is ideally situated on the popular Bulgarian resort of Sunny Beach, just 250 m from the fine sandy beach and only 50m from the lively resort centre. With a great location like that you will be in the midst of Bulgaria's party capital, benefiting from a wide array of delicious restaurants, vibrant bars and coffee shops, as well as souvenir shops and ice cream parlours. Basically, everything is a walking distance away, ensuring you will have the most pleasant, fuss-free stay here. Also, do not forget that the beautiful historic town of Nessebar is close by with its ancient Roman ruins and traditional Bulgarian buildings: a UNESCO site that is not to be missed.
Other information
Sunny Beach is a bearer of the prestigious Blue Flag prize for proven ecological advantages along the Black Sea coast. The hotel is great for young people who want to be close to the vibrant nightlife!
Points of interest
Beach/Sea 250m
Burgas Airport 30 minutes
Plovdiv Airport 3 hours 30 minutes
Public Transport 100m
Sofia Airport 4 hours 30 minutes
Varna Airport 2 hours
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The year really got going in March with a lot of action building on the momentum from February.
The month kicked off with two very interesting cards on March 1st. In Japan we saw Middleweight titles unified as Akio Shibata defeated Daisuke Nakagawa to add the Japanese title to his OPBF belt. Sadly for Nakagawa he would retire after this loss. As for Shibata he has defended the unified crown twice, including a very recent win over Makoto Fuchigami.
In the Philippines on the same day Genesis Servania showed his class as he stopped former world champion Alexander Munoz in 12 rounds. This win saw Servania continuing his rise through the ranks and it now looks likely that he will kick off 2015 with a WBO world title bout.
The busy start to the continued on March 3rd when Japanese boxing fans had “Women's Day” and saw a trio of female world title bouts at the Korakuen Hall. These bouts saw wins for all 3 of the Japanese champions in action with Momo Koseki, Naoko Shibata and Ayaka Miyao all retaining their world titles.
On March 4th we had more title action with a Japanese title double header. These saw Hiroki Okada claim the Japanese Light Welterweight title with a decision win over Masayoshi Kotake and Takayuki Hosokawa upsetting Tadashi Yuba for the Light Middleweight title. For Okada this was his first decision win after starting his career with 7 straight stoppages whilst Hosokawa's reign was a short lived one and he had to give up his title before making a single defense.
On March 11th Japanese fans got a treat as the heavy handed Koji Numata fought to a thrilling draw with Takehiro Shimokawara. The bout was a 12 round war that was incredibly close leading to a split decision draw. A rematch between the two later in the year saw Numata stopping Shimokawara for the title before Numata announced his retirement, incidentally he had also announced his retirement after this draw.
Our “Prospect of the Year”, Kosei Tanaka, fought his first bout of the year on March 16th as he defeated Filipino foe Ronelle Ferreras. Ferreras entered the bout as a world ranked foe though never came close to genuinely testing the Japanese youngster who lost a round en route to a clear 8 round decision win.
Also on March 16th was “The Bloodbath of the Year” as Takuya Watanabe give an-in ring blood donation in his loss to Jaesung Lee. Watanabe was cut early in the bout and although blood was going everywhere the referee was happy for the bout to continue it's 10 round schedule. By the end of the bout Lee's shorts were covered in claret and it was a mystery as to how Watanabe had managed to continue the distance despite leaving much of himself in the ring.
A day later Japanese Welterweight champion Suyon Takayama recorded a narrow defense of his title as he only just over-came Tetsuya Suzuki. Takayama would defend the belt once more, later in the year, and again seemed fortunate to keep the belt with it being very clear that he was one of, if not the, weakest domestic champion in the country.
Just a couple of days after Sabillo's loss we saw another Filipino come up short in a title bout as Vinvin Rufino suffered an 8th round TKO at the hands of Hisashi Amagasa, the OPBF Featherweight champion. On the same show Hidenori Otake retained the Japanese Super Bantamweight title with a narrow decision win over Takafumi Nakajima. Fans in attendance here would almost certainly have been surprised if they were to be told that both Otake, against Scott Quigg, and Amagasa, against Guillermo Rigondeaux, would fight in world title bouts before the year was out.
Staying with disappointment for Filipino fighters we saw Richard Pumicpic come up short in an OPBF Bantamweight title bout against Ryosuke Iwasa. Pumicpic really did give Iwasa a nightmare for 12 rounds though was unable to do quite enough to take the win over “Eagle Eye” who hinted that he had had problems making the 118lb weight limit. Before the year was out however Iwasa had agreed to an IBF Bantamweight world title eliminator, suggesting he was making a little bit of an excuse for a below par performance.
It wasn't all bad for Filipinos however and on the same day Jonathan Taconing claimed the OPBF Light Flyweight title which had been vacated by Naoya Inoue. Taconing took on fellow Filipino Vergilio Silvano and the two men were involved in a full on brawl with Silvano eventually being stopped in round 11. The bout was regarded by many in attendance as one of the year's best contests in the Philippines though sadly full fight footage doesn't seem to have emerged.
On March 26th it was the turn of Thai's to feel disappointed as veteran Denkaosan Kaovichit was stopped by Kohei Kono in a bout for the vacant WBA Super Flyweight title. Kono dropped the Thai in round 4 before finishing him off in round 8 to begin a second reign as a world champion. Sadly for Kono he has been inactive since this win with problems regarding mandatory challenger Koki Kameda delaying any chance of Kono to really build on his momentum. Thankfully however the champion will be back in action on December 31st. For Denkaosan this was the start of a forgetable year which also saw him suffer a KO loss to the exceptionally talented Ryo Matsumoto in September.
On March 29th Russian “Krusher” Sergey Kovalev defended the WBO Light Heavyweight world title with a clear win over the out matched and negative Cedric Agnew who was stopped in 7 rounds after being thoroughly dominated.
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Vanilla Ace
Ended 28 March 2015
฿400.00
On Saturday, March 28, KU DÉ TA’s Saturday weekly House music night welcomes music mastermind, Vanilla Ace. The mysterious London based Vanilla Ace had a storming 2012 with releases on Toolroom, MODA, Clockhead, Maquina, Ministry of Sound. With support coming from the Magician (two tracks on two Magic Tapes), Soulclap and Seth Troxler to name a few. After being nominated for ‘Best breakthrough and Best new artist’ for the Soundplate.com awards (2012), his most recent ‘Musicology’ EP on Andre Crom’s OFF recordings has hit high heights on Beatport and has had critical acclaim.Inspired by the 1980’s era, Vanilla Ace’s approach to music is anything but plain and ordinary. His tracks are groovy, funky and soulful House, topped with an addictive amount of Bass purely built for the dance floor.
Doors will open at 9PM with THB 400 + 1 drink entrance fee for Men and Free for Ladies. Guests will also enjoy a scoop of Vanilla Ice cream upon arrival – courtesy of Mingo Ice cream
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An independent Nursery to Grade 8 school in Brooklyn, focused on hands-on science, arts, and math and committed to providing children with a rich and rigorous multilingual education in French and Mandarin.
Science Discovery: Gr1–5
Science Discovery: Gr1–5
November 15, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until December 20, 2018
|$420
Created by Kids is excited to offer our Science Discovery Class! Through weekly hands-on experiments, students will be introduced to the wonder of simple machines, chemical reactions, and geological investigations. Following the steps in the Scientific Method, students will log their hypotheses and findings in their very own scientific journals, learning valuable problem-solving skills while also having fun! These quirky projects will inspire curiosity and creativity and have them shouting EUREKA! with every new discovery.
Each student will participate in team activities, like building a Rube Goldberg machine, growing cool crystals, and studying Leonardo da Vinci’s gravity-defying flying machines. They’ll also get the chance to make and take home unique projects, like hand-built beakers for experimenting, hand-made paper that will teach them about natural dyes and fibers, pinhole cameras that illustrate properties of light and color, a groovy lava lamp that will teach them about density, and of course, their scientific journal once the session is complete.
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The Red Sox will acquire the Tigers 1st round pick for losing Victor Martinez to Detroit. This was the first unprotected pick available and thereby the best pick available in compensation. Boston will also receive a supplemental pick.
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typedef unsigned short uint16;
typedef unsigned uint32;
typedef unsigned char uint8;
typedef struct
{
uint16 len;
uint16 maxlen;
uint32 offset;
}tSmbStrHeader;
typedef struct
{
char ident[8];
uint32 msgType;
uint32 flags;
tSmbStrHeader user;
tSmbStrHeader domain;
uint8 buffer[1024];
uint32 bufIndex;
}tSmbNtlmAuthRequest;
typedef struct
{
char ident[8];
uint32 msgType;
tSmbStrHeader uDomain;
uint32 flags;
uint8 challengeData[8];
uint8 reserved[8];
tSmbStrHeader emptyString;
uint8 buffer[1024];
uint32 bufIndex;
}tSmbNtlmAuthChallenge;
typedef struct
{
char ident[8];
uint32 msgType;
tSmbStrHeader lmResponse;
tSmbStrHeader ntResponse;
tSmbStrHeader uDomain;
tSmbStrHeader uUser;
tSmbStrHeader uWks;
tSmbStrHeader sessionKey;
uint32 flags;
uint8 buffer[1024];
uint32 bufIndex;
}tSmbNtlmAuthResponse;
#define SmbLength(ptr) (((ptr)->buffer - (uint8*)(ptr)) + (ptr)->bufIndex)
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Digital Summer School – 24 and 25 June
Businesses across the West Midlands are being urged to sign up for a free two-day ‘Summer School’ to help them embrace the opportunities offered by digital technology.
Delegates will be able to attend a series of hands-on workshops around the themes of Data, Marketing and Growth with industry experts from some of the biggest names in the sector on hand to help them overcome their technology challenges.
The event, which takes place at Fazeley Studios and the Custard Factory in Digbeth on June 24 and 25, is open to SMEs from across the West Midlands who trade with other businesses and delegates who complete the two days will receive a Graduate Certificate’ from the Greater Birmingham Digital Academy.
The Greater Birmingham Digital Academy and Summer School are supported by the Greater Birmingham Local Enterprise Partnership and the ERDF.
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diff --git a/chrome/android/java/src/org/chromium/chrome/browser/notifications/NotificationWrapperBuilderFactory.java b/chrome/android/java/src/org/chromium/chrome/browser/notifications/NotificationWrapperBuilderFactory.java
index cf33525790377668a857f209c651a6759a6e30a5..f83e924c6d7caef6f87f2b01d7998ca46bbabe81 100644
--- a/chrome/android/java/src/org/chromium/chrome/browser/notifications/NotificationWrapperBuilderFactory.java
+++ b/chrome/android/java/src/org/chromium/chrome/browser/notifications/NotificationWrapperBuilderFactory.java
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ public class NotificationWrapperBuilderFactory {
}
NotificationManagerProxyImpl notificationManagerProxy =
- new NotificationManagerProxyImpl(context);
+ new BraveNotificationManagerProxyImpl(context);
ChannelsInitializer channelsInitializer = new ChannelsInitializer(notificationManagerProxy,
ChromeChannelDefinitions.getInstance(), context.getResources());
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{% extends "two_factor/_base_focus.html" %}
{% load i18n %}
{% block content %}
<h1>{% block title %}{% trans "Permission Denied" %}{% endblock %}</h1>
<p>{% blocktrans %}The page you requested, enforces users to verify using
two-factor authentication for security reasons. You need to enable these
security features in order to access this page.{% endblocktrans %}</p>
<p>{% blocktrans %}Two-factor authentication is not enabled for your
account. Enable two-factor authentication for enhanced account
security.{% endblocktrans %}</p>
<p>
<a href="javascript:history.go(-1)"
class="pull-right btn btn-link">{% trans "Go back" %}</a>
<a href="{% url 'two_factor:setup' %}" class="btn btn-primary">
{% trans "Enable Two-Factor Authentication" %}</a>
</p>
{% endblock %}
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DreamWorks to remake Hitchcock's 'Rebecca'
Working Title taps 'Eastern Promises' scribe for classic mystery
Jeff Sneider
Variety
February 9, 2012
DreamWorks and Working Title Films are embarking on a feature remake of Alfred Hitchcock's classic mystery ''Rebecca,'' that will be written by ''Eastern Promises'' scribe Steven Knight, who will go back to the original book by Daphne DuMaurier.
Story follows a naive young woman who marries a rich widower and settles in his gigantic mansion, only to find that the memory of the first wife maintains a grip on her husband and the servants.
Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner will produce for Working Title.
Knight earned acclaim early in his career for writing Stephen Frears' ''Dirty Pretty Things'' and he recently adapted Dan Brown's bestselling novel ''The Lost Symbol'' for Sony. Knight is currently prepping his directorial debut ''Hummingbird,'' which will star Jason Statham.
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Higher prices, lower profits and job losses – what the global trade war means for South Africa
With US President Donald Trump threatening to raise import duties on an additional $267 billion worth of Chinese products on top of the tariffs already in place, it is worth pausing to reflect on what the trade wars of the past can teach us about the likely outcomes of the current dispute, especially as South Africa seems likely to get caught up in the cross-fire.
This is according to Tlotliso Phakisi, investment analyst at Cannon Asset Managers, who notes that lessons from the past reveal that trade wars seldom produce winners and that more often than not, the results leave both sides battle-bruised, scarred and worse off for the affair.
“Instead, history teaches us that past trade disputes have led to heightened geopolitical tensions and dampened global economic growth, which in turn have sparked social crises, wars and economic depressions,” he said.
“Take, for example, one of the most famous trade wars of the modern era, initiated under the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930.
“In an eerie parallel to current events, this Act was passed by US lawmakers with the promise of protecting American jobs, particularly in the agricultural sector. Attempting to ease the effects of the Great Depression, the Act subsequently raised US import duties from 15% to more than 40% on nearly 1,000 items ranging from eggs and sugar to oil drums.”
However Phakisi highlighted that this strategy did not turn out as planned.
“US import and export volumes plunged 40% over the next two years as trade partners retaliated by raising their own tariffs in a tit-for-tat trade war,” he said.
“The knock-on results saw prices of goods and services falling, unemployment surging, banks collapsing and world trade plunging. For all intents and purposes, the decade following the Great Depression saw a halving in global trade. And as crop prices fell and exports dried up, the American farmers who were supposed to benefit from the trade protection policy instead suffered perhaps the most of all.”
“Far from the heroic measure needed, the Smoot-Hawley Act is now widely blamed for amplifying and elongating the Great Depression and, if not instigating, at least contributing to the eruption of World War II.”
Phakisi noted that there is a difference between the Smoot-Hawley Act and Trump’s trade proposals in that the Smoot-Hawley Act raised tariffs against everyone, whereas Trump’s focus has remained largely on Mexico and China.
“Ultimately, however, the outcome is likely to be the same, as world economies are even more interdependent now than they were in the 1930s. The tariffs imposed on China and Mexico will have a ripple effect on other trade partners, undoubtedly compromising the current system of relatively open and reasonably free markets,” he said.
What next for South Africa?
While the full impact of Trump’s trade war has not yet been seen, US trade policies will have a series of far-reaching effects that are likely to be felt around the globe, said Phakisi.
“Unable to import the materials they need or export the goods they produce, companies will lose profits and lay off workers, while consumers will be hit with higher priced goods. US economic growth will falter, low business confidence and uncertainty will slow global investment, governments will lose revenue and, ultimately, global growth will be pulled lower,” he said.
“One of the most prominent economists of the twentieth century, Joan Robinson, was fond of pointing out that raising tariffs, as a primary tools of trade wars, is like throwing rocks in the harbour to make imports more difficult. And just because you are throwing rocks in your harbour, there’s no reason I should throw rocks in my own. To do so just makes me worse off and why should I do that? Put simply, trade wars don’t produce winners. Everyone loses.”
Unfortunately for South Africa, the global headwinds of protectionism, trade war anxieties and emerging market risk aversion have already hit investor sentiment, demonstrated by the dramatic fall of the Turkish lira over the course of 2018, Phakisi said.
“And resilience, defined as the ability to quickly recover from setbacks, is a quality that our economy sadly lacks.
“Without the kind of solid foundation that can withstand such circumstances, or the flexibility to respond quickly when global challenges arise, South Africa’s economy has been caught up in the emerging market storm. The policy flip-flops and posturing we have witnessed of late have only exacerbated the situation.”
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LOCAL_PATH:= $(call my-dir)
include $(CLEAR_VARS)
LOCAL_MODULE := imageutils$(LIB_SUFFIX)
LOCAL_SRC_FILES := blur-jni.cpp \
similar-jni.cpp \
blur.cpp \
similar.cpp
ifeq ($(TARGET_ARCH_ABI),armeabi-v7a)
LOCAL_CFLAGS += -DHAVE_ARMEABI_V7A=1 -mfloat-abi=softfp -mfpu=neon
LOCAL_C_INCLUDES += $(NDK_ROOT)/sources/android/cpufeatures
LOCAL_STATIC_LIBRARIES += cpufeatures
endif
LOCAL_C_INCLUDES += $(LOCAL_PATH)/../common
LOCAL_STATIC_LIBRARIES += common
include $(BUILD_SHARED_LIBRARY)
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package fr.lteconsulting.pomexplorer.commands;
import java.io.File;
import java.util.Set;
import fr.lteconsulting.pomexplorer.ApplicationSession;
import fr.lteconsulting.pomexplorer.Client;
import fr.lteconsulting.pomexplorer.DefaultPomFileLoader;
import fr.lteconsulting.pomexplorer.Log;
import fr.lteconsulting.pomexplorer.PomAnalysis;
import fr.lteconsulting.pomexplorer.Project;
import fr.lteconsulting.pomexplorer.Tools;
import fr.lteconsulting.pomexplorer.graph.PomGraph.PomGraphReadTransaction;
import fr.lteconsulting.pomexplorer.model.Gav;
import fr.lteconsulting.pomexplorer.tools.FilteredGAVs;
public class GavCommand
{
@Help( "list the session's GAVs" )
public void main( ApplicationSession session, Log log )
{
list( session, log );
}
@Help( "list the session's GAVs" )
public void list( ApplicationSession session, Log log )
{
list( session, null, log );
}
@Help( "list the session's GAVs, with filtering" )
public void list( ApplicationSession session, FilteredGAVs gavFilter, Log log )
{
StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder();
sb.append( "<br/>GAV list filtered with '" + (gavFilter != null ? gavFilter.getFilterDescription() : "no filter") + "' :<br/>" );
if( gavFilter != null )
{
gavFilter.getGavs( session.session() ).stream().sorted( ( g1, g2 ) -> g1.toString().compareTo( g2.toString() ) ).forEach( gav -> sb.append( gav + "<br/>" ) );
}
else
{
PomGraphReadTransaction tx = session.graph().read();
tx.gavs().stream().sorted( ( g1, g2 ) -> g1.toString().compareTo( g2.toString() ) ).forEach( gav -> sb.append( gav + "<br/>" ) );
}
log.html( sb.toString() );
}
@Help( "analyze all the gav's dependencies and add them in the pom graph." )
public void add( ApplicationSession session, Log log, Client client, Gav gav )
{
log.html( "analyzing " + gav + "...<br/>" );
DefaultPomFileLoader loader = new DefaultPomFileLoader( session.session(), true );
File pomFile = loader.loadPomFileForGav( gav, null, log );
if( pomFile == null )
{
log.html( Tools.errorMessage( "cannot fetch project " + gav ) );
return;
}
PomAnalysis analysis = new PomAnalysis( session.session(), loader, null, false, log );
analysis.addFile( pomFile );
analysis.loadProjects();
analysis.completeLoadedProjects();
analysis.addCompletedProjectsToSession();
Set<Project> addedToGraph = analysis.addCompletedProjectsToGraph();
log.html( "project " + gav + " fetched successfully, " + addedToGraph.size() + " project added to graph.<br/>" );
}
@Help( "analyze gavs which have no associated project" )
public void resolve( ApplicationSession session, Log log, Client client )
{
DefaultPomFileLoader loader = new DefaultPomFileLoader( session.session(), true );
PomAnalysis analysis = new PomAnalysis( session.session(), loader, null, false, log );
session.graph().read().gavs().stream().filter( gav -> session.projects().forGav( gav ) == null ).forEach( gav -> {
log.html( "fetching pom file for " + gav + "...<br/>" );
File pomFile = loader.loadPomFileForGav( gav, null, log );
if( pomFile == null )
{
log.html( Tools.errorMessage( "cannot fetch project " + gav ) );
return;
}
analysis.addFile( pomFile );
} );
analysis.loadProjects();
analysis.completeLoadedProjects();
analysis.addCompletedProjectsToSession();
Set<Project> addedToGraph = analysis.addCompletedProjectsToGraph();
log.html( "finished, " + addedToGraph.size() + " project added to graph.<br/>" );
}
}
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#pragma once
#include <elle/reactor/fsm/Transition.hh>
#include <elle/reactor/fsm/fwd.hh>
namespace elle
{
namespace reactor
{
namespace fsm
{
/// A specialized Transition that occurs at the end of the source State.
class EndTransition
: public Transition
{
public:
using Condition = std::function<bool ()>;
public:
/// Called when the origin State is over.
///
/// \param trigger Who trigger the transition. If null, exn is null
/// and our condition is true or null, set
/// trigger = this.
/// \param exn An exception pointer.
virtual
void
done(Transition*& trigger, std::exception_ptr& exn) override;
protected:
/// Create a EndTransition.
///
/// \param start The source State of the Transition.
/// \param end The destination State of the Transition.
EndTransition(State& start,
State& end);
/// Create a EndTransition.
///
/// \param start The source State of the Transition.
/// \param end The destination State of the Transition.
/// \param condition The Condition to trigger the Transition.
EndTransition(State& start,
State& end,
Condition const& condition);
friend class Machine;
ELLE_ATTRIBUTE(boost::optional<Condition>, condition);
/*----------.
| Printable |
`----------*/
public:
void
print(std::ostream& stream) const override;
};
}
}
}
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212 S.W.3d 277 (2006)
Xavier SIKORA
v.
Douglas A. VANDERPLOEG.
Court of Appeals of Tennessee, at Nashville.
October 12, 2005 Session.
July 3, 2006.
Permission to Appeal Denied December 27, 2006.
*280 Kenneth R. Jones, Jr. and William B. Hawkins, III, Nashville, Tennessee, for the appellant, Douglas A. VanderPloeg.
Susan D. Bass and Thomas M. Pinckney, Nashville, Tennessee, for the appellee, Xavier Sikora.
Permission to Appeal Denied by Supreme Court December 27, 2006.
OPINION
WILLIAM C. KOCH, JR., P.J., M.S., delivered the opinion of the court, in which WILLIAM B. CAIN and FRANK G. CLEMENT, JR., JJ., joined.
This appeal involves a dispute over the sale of a chiropractic practice. The purchaser made several significant changes in the practice following the sale and, when the practice began to fail, filed an action for breach of warranty against the seller in the Circuit Court for Davidson County. The seller attributed the failure of the practice to the seller's poor business judgment and counterclaimed for unpaid lease payments. Following a three-day bench trial, the trial court found that the seller had breached the warranties of sale and awarded the purchaser $34,443 in damages. The trial court offset this award with a $18,294 judgment in favor of the seller for unpaid lease payments and then awarded the purchaser an additional $52,592 in attorney's fees and costs. We have determined that the trial court erred by failing to reform the purchase agreement to reflect the true agreement between the parties and by concluding that the seller violated his warranty to disclose all material or significant information regarding the practice.
I.
In 1985, Douglas A. VanderPloeg established VanderPloeg Chiropractic on Murfreesboro Road in Nashville. Ten years later, in 1995, he joined forces with a physician and formed a second, affiliated practice, Priority One Medical, P.C., to provide integrated medical and chiropractic services at the same Murfreesboro Road location. At the same time, Dr. VanderPloeg incorporated Priority One Staff & Equipment, Inc. (Priority One Staff) to furnish management, administrative, and personnel services to VanderPloeg Chiropractic and Priority One Medical. The integrated practice did not perform as well as Dr. VanderPloeg had hoped, and four years later, on May 15, 1999, he dissolved VanderPloeg Chiropractic's relationship with Priority One Medical and Priority One Staff.
Later in 1999, Dr. VanderPloeg decided to sell VanderPloeg Chiropractic and to move to Maine. He hired the Paragon Group, Inc., a New Jersey company specializing in the valuation of chiropractic and other professional practices, to appraise *281 the business and serve as the exclusive listing agent for the sale. The Paragon Group's detailed appraisal report dated December 23, 1999 placed the fair market value of the tangible and intangible assets of VanderPloeg Chiropractic at $200,000 excluding the value of the accounts receivable.
The Paragon Group appraisal report emphasized that the most valuable transferable asset a professional practice like VanderPloeg Chiropractic has is its professional goodwill, i.e., the likelihood that existing patients will continue to purchase chiropractic services in the future as long as patient care remains satisfactory and the practice's professional standards are maintained. Moreover, the report made it clear that the $200,000 figure was based largely on the professional goodwill Dr. VanderPloeg had built up over the preceding fourteen years of successful chiropractic practice at the same location.
Xavier Sikora followed an unconventional path to becoming a chiropractor. He held a number of jobs following his graduation from high school in 1979, including a ten-year stint as a prison guard in Illinois. After receiving chiropractic treatment for a workplace injury, he decided to return to school in 1996 and study to become a chiropractor. He took out loans to support himself and his family while he was in school and received his chiropractic degree from Palmer College in Iowa in October 1999.
Immediately upon receiving his chiropractic degree, Dr. Sikora began looking for an established practice to purchase and operate as a solo practitioner. As part of his search, he contacted the Paragon Group in New Jersey. The Paragon Group sent him its appraisal report for VanderPloeg Chiropractic. Dr. Sikora reviewed the report carefully but, by his own admission, did not understand the analysis and financial data contained in it.[1] Nevertheless, impressed by the professionalism of the report and the amount of information it contained, Dr. Sikora decided to investigate VanderPloeg Chiropractic further. After a single brief trip to Nashville to visit the practice, Dr. Sikora decided to purchase it from Dr. VanderPloeg for $200,000. Thus, on January 27, 2000, he entered into a non-binding letter of intent with Dr. VanderPloeg.
Dr. Sikora hired a Nashville attorney, Arshad (Paku) Khan,[2] to prepare the necessary documents. On February 22, 2000, Mr. Khan sent Dr. VanderPloeg's transactional attorney a draft purchase agreement. It contained a warranty from Dr. VanderPloeg regarding VanderPloeg Chiropractic's total billings and collections for the 1999 calendar year with blanks where the appropriate figures could be inserted. On February 28, 2000, Dr. VanderPloeg's attorney wrote to Mr. Khan thanking him for the draft and suggesting a variety of changes. He advised Mr. Khan that the warranty provision regarding the practice's 1999 billings and collections should be removed because the months prior to "June 1999" would reflect not only the performance of VanderPloeg Chiropractic but also the performance of the integrated practice with Priority One Medical and Priority One Staff.
At some point during the next few weeks, Dr. VanderPloeg provided Dr. Sikora with a handwritten chart showing VanderPloeg Chiropractic's monthly billings *282 for June through December 1999. At the bottom of the column showing each month's billings, the chart indicated that VanderPloeg Chiropractic's total billings for the seven-month period were "[$]257,952." On March 19, 2000, Dr. Sikora sent his attorney, Mr. Khan, a copy of this chart along with two sheets of paper with notes in Dr. Sikora's handwriting. The chart from Dr. VanderPloeg showed each month's billings from June through December 1999, and one of the sheets in Dr. Sikora's handwriting laid out VanderPloeg Chiropractic's monthly collections for the same period. Dr. Sikora's handwritten notes contained the figures "$257,952" and "$146,609" for billings and collections and indicated clearly that the figures covered the seven-month period from June through December 1999. However, when Mr. Khan inserted the figures into the warranty provision of the purchase agreement, he erroneously indicated that they represented the billings and collections for the six-month period from July through December 1999 instead of the seven-month period from June through December 1999 as indicated in the information Dr. VanderPloeg provided to Dr. Sikora and that Dr. Sikora then forwarded to Mr. Khan. No one noticed Mr. Khan's mistake in the dates, and four days later, on March 23, 2000, Dr. Sikora and Dr. VanderPloeg executed the flawed purchase agreement.
A week later, Dr. Sikora executed a separate agreement assuming the lease for the office space on Murfreesboro Road. However, Dr. VanderPloeg remained secondarily liable for the lease payments. In addition, Dr. VanderPloeg stayed on as a consultant to the practice for sixty days following the sale under a collateral arrangement with Dr. Sikora. During this time, the practice continued to perform well, and new patient flow was satisfactory. However, as soon as Dr. VanderPloeg left, Dr. Sikora began making significant changes to the practice, and business dropped off sharply.[3]
In spite of the fact that the primary asset he had purchased from Dr. VanderPloeg was professional goodwill, Dr. Sikora changed the name of VanderPloeg Chiropractic to Absolute Care Chiropractic so that it would be listed first among the chiropractors in the Yellow Pages. He dismissed Dr. VanderPloeg's insurance clerk and receptionist and replaced them with his wife even though she lacked experience in these areas. He changed the professional atmosphere of the office by having his youngest child spend every workday at the office because he and his wife lacked childcare alternatives. Finally, Dr. Sikora relocated the practice to a less desirable building in a deteriorating neighborhood.
Dr. Sikora blamed Dr. VanderPloeg rather than himself for the decline in business. On February 12, 2002, he filed suit against Dr. VanderPloeg in the Circuit Court for Davidson County. Dr. Sikora alleged that Dr. VanderPloeg had falsely warranted that the practice had billings and collections of $257,952 and $146,609, *283 respectively, for the six-month period from July through December 1999. He also alleged that Dr. VanderPloeg had violated his warranty to disclose all material or significant information known to him relating to his operation of the practice. Dr. VanderPloeg denied Dr. Sikora's allegations and counterclaimed to recover the unpaid lease payments on the office space following Dr. Sikora's abandonment of the premises.[4]
Following a three-day bench trial, the court entered an order on August 4, 2003 concluding that Dr. VanderPloeg breached his warranties to Dr. Sikora. The trial court acknowledged that the parties intended the billings and collections figures warranted in the purchase agreement to apply to the seven-month period from June through December 1999 instead of the six-month period from July through December 1999. Morover, the trial court found that the billings and collections figures contained in the purchase agreement were correct for June through December 1999 but not for July through December 1999.
Even though it was Dr. Sikora's lawyer, Mr. Khan, who inserted the incorrect dates into the purchase agreement, the trial court determined that Dr. VanderPloeg and his lawyer were responsible for the error because they failed to discover it. The trial court cited Myrick v. Johnson, 25 Tenn.App. 483, 488, 160 S.W.2d 185, 188 (1941), for the proposition that "[i]nattention, as distinguished from mistake, is no ground for reformation" and refused to reform the purchase agreement on the ground of mutual mistake. Dr. VanderPloeg conceded at trial that the warranty, as written, was not accurate. Accordingly, the trial court found that Dr. VanderPloeg violated the warranty regarding VanderPloeg Chiropractic's 1999 billings and collections.
The trial court also determined that Dr. VanderPloeg breached his warranty to disclose to Dr. Sikora all material or significant facts known to him regarding his operation of the practice. The trial court based its determination on a February 7, 2000 letter that Dr. VanderPloeg wrote to Dr. Sikora's commercial lender in support of Dr. Sikora's attempt to secure the loan to purchase the practice. In the letter, Dr. VanderPloeg stated that VanderPloeg Chiropractic had experienced a 30% drop in new patient flow during the transition from a combined medical and chiropractic practice back to a chiropractic practice alone following the termination of the integrated practice with Priority One Medical in May 1999. The trial court concluded that this information was a material or significant fact regarding Dr. VanderPloeg's operation of the practice, that Dr. VanderPloeg should have specifically and directly disclosed this information to Dr. Sikora, and that his failure to do so violated the disclosure warranty.
The trial court stated that the proper measure of damages was the difference between the $200,000 contract price and the actual value of VanderPloeg Chiropractic at the time of the sale, plus any contemplated consequential or incidental damages. However, during the three-day trial, Dr. Sikora failed to produce a single expert witness to testify regarding the value of the practice on the date of purchase, and Dr. VanderPloeg's expert witness testified that the value of the practice at that time was at least $200,000 if not more. The *284 trial court allowed Dr. Sikora, as the owner of the practice, to testify that it was worth "less than zero" when he purchased it. However, Dr. Sikora's own testimony demonstrated clearly that his "valuation" of the practice was purely speculative.[5]
Faced with this conundrum, the trial court devised a curious method for determining the difference between the contract price and the actual value of the practice on the date of purchase. The court determined that the billings and collections figures contained in the purchase agreement were off by approximately 17% as a result of the drafting errors and then applied this percentage to the $200,000 purchase price to obtain the figure of $34,443. The trial court awarded this sum to Dr. Sikora as damages on his breach of warranty claims.[6]
The court also found that Dr. VanderPloeg was entitled to a setoff of $18,294 as a result of his secondary liability for the lease payments on the office space that Dr. Sikora had failed to pay. However, the court ruled that Dr. VanderPloeg would be entitled to receive the setoff only if he presented proof showing that he had actually paid the amount still due under the lease agreement. The trial court later awarded Dr. Sikora $52,592 in attorney's fees and costs and directed that its present and prior orders be entered as final judgments subject to immediate appeal under Tenn. R. Civ. P. 54.02. Dr. VanderPloeg appealed.
II.
THE STANDARDS OF REVIEW
The standards this court uses to review the results of bench trials are well settled. With regard to a trial court's findings of fact, we will review the record de novo and will presume that the findings of fact are correct "unless the preponderance of the evidence is otherwise." We will also give great weight to a trial court's factual findings that rest on determinations of credibility. In re Estate of Walton, 950 S.W.2d 956, 959 (Tenn.1997); B & G Constr., Inc. v. Polk, 37 S.W.3d 462, 465 (Tenn.Ct.App. 2000). If, however, the trial court has not made a specific finding of fact on a particular matter, we will review the record to determine where the preponderance of the evidence lies without employing a presumption of correctness. Ganzevoort v. Russell, 949 S.W.2d 293, 296 (Tenn.1997).
Reviewing findings of fact under Tenn. R.App. P. 13(d) requires an appellate court to weigh the evidence to determine in which party's favor the weight of the aggregated evidence falls. There is a "reasonable probability" that a proposition is true when there is more evidence in its favor than there is against it. The prevailing party is the one in whose favor the evidentiary scale tips, no matter how slightly. Parks Props. v. Maury County, 70 S.W.3d 735, 741 (Tenn.Ct.App.2001); Realty Shop, Inc. v. RR Westminster *285 Holding, Inc., 7 S.W.3d 581, 596 (Tenn.Ct. App.1999).
Tenn. R.App. P. 13(d)'s presumption of correctness requires appellate courts to defer to a trial court's findings of fact. Fell v. Rambo, 36 S.W.3d 837, 846 (Tenn. Ct.App.2000). Because of the presumption, an appellate court is bound to leave a trial court's finding of fact undisturbed unless it determines that the aggregate weight of the evidence demonstrates that a finding of fact other than the one found by the trial court is more probably true. Parks Props. v. Maury County, 70 S.W.3d at 742. Thus, for the evidence to preponderate against a trial court's finding of fact, it must support another finding of fact with greater convincing effect. Walker v. Sidney Gilreath & Assocs., 40 S.W.3d 66, 71 (Tenn.Ct.App.2000).
The presumption of correctness in Tenn. R.App. P. 13(d) applies only to findings of fact, not to conclusions of law. Accordingly, appellate courts review a trial court's resolution of legal issues without a presumption of correctness and reach their own independent conclusions regarding these issues. Johnson v. Johnson, 37 S.W.3d 892, 894 (Tenn.2001); Nutt v. Champion Int'l Corp., 980 S.W.2d 365, 367 (Tenn.1998); Knox County Educ. Ass'n v. Knox County Bd. of Educ., 60 S.W.3d 65, 71 (Tenn.Ct.App.2001); Placencia v. Placencia, 48 S.W.3d 732, 734 (Tenn.Ct.App. 2000).
III.
DR. SIKORA'S BREACH OF WARRANTY CLAIMS
Dr. VanderPloeg takes issue with the trial court's decision regarding both of Dr. Sikora's breach of warranty claims. First, he contends that the billings and collections figures in the purchase agreement were the product of a mutual mistake, not a misrepresentation of the practice's actual billings and collections. Second, he contends that the trial court erred by concluding that he breached the disclosure warranty by failing to inform Dr. Sikora specifically of the decline in the number of new patients because he had fully and accurately disclosed the practice's billings and collections for the relevant period along with a wealth of other information regarding his operation of the practice. We will address each argument in turn.
A.
The Nature of Dr. VanderPloeg's Warranties
The warranties involved in this case are contractual in nature. Au v. Au, 63 Haw. 210, 626 P.2d 173, 180 (1981); Flaherty v. Weinberg, 303 Md. 116, 492 A.2d 618, 627 (1985); Boudreau v. Baughman, 322 N.C. 331, 368 S.E.2d 849, 854 (1988). A contractual warranty is an assurance by one party to the contract of the existence of a fact upon which the other contracting party may rely. Advantage Funding Corp. v. Mid-Tenn. Mfg. Co., No. M1997-00133-COA-R3-CV, 2000 WL 64118, at *5 (Tenn.Ct.App. Jan.27, 2000) (No Tenn. R.App. P. 11 application filed). It is intended to relieve the promisee of any duty to ascertain the fact for himself or herself, and it amounts to an agreement by the promisor to indemnify the promisee for any loss if the warranted fact later proves to be untrue. Lilly Indus., Inc. v. Health-Chem Corp., 974 F.Supp. 702, 711 (S.D.Ind.1997); Walter Dawgie Ski Corp. v. United States, 30 Fed. Cl. 115, 126 (1993); Hoover v. Nielson, 20 Ariz.App. 130, 510 P.2d 760, 763 (1973); Sterling Capital Advisors, Inc. v. Herzog, 575 N.W.2d 121, 127 (Minn.Ct.App.1998).
A contractual warranty may be express or implied, Ramage v. Forbes Int'l, Inc., 987 F.Supp. 810, 816 (C.D.Cal. 1997); Camino Real Mobile Home Park P'ship v. Wolfe, 119 N.M. 436, 891 P.2d *286 1190, 1196 (1995); Lucas v. Canadian Valley Area Vocational Technical Sch., 824 P.2d 1140, 1141 (Okla.Civ.App.1992), and it need not be stated in any particular or technical language, Taratus v. Smith, 245 Ga. 107, 263 S.E.2d 145, 146 (1980); County of Somerset v. Durling, 174 N.J.Super. 52, 415 A.2d 371, 374 (Ch. Div.1980). A breach of warranty occurs when the warranted fact or condition is in reality not as it was represented. Dailey v. Holiday Distrib. Corp., 260 Iowa 859, 151 N.W.2d 477, 482 (Iowa 1967). A person seeking to prove a breach of warranty has the dual burden of proving the pertinent terms of the warranty and the fact that those terms were breached. Collier v. Rice, 233 Va. 522, 356 S.E.2d 845, 847 (1987).
B.
The Warranties Involving the Practice's Billings and Collections
There is no dispute that the billings and collections figures in the purchase agreement did not accurately reflect the practice's actual billings and collections for the stated period. Dr. VanderPloeg insists that the error regarding the dates included in the billings and collections information was the result of a drafting error by Dr. Sikora's lawyer and that the trial court should have invoked the doctrine of mutual mistake to correct this error. We agree.
The courts must interpret contracts as they are written, Bob Pearsall Motors, Inc. v. Regal Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc., 521 S.W.2d 578, 580 (Tenn.1975); Bradson Mercantile, Inc. v. Crabtree, 1 S.W.3d 648, 652 (Tenn.Ct.App.1999), and are not at liberty to make a new contract for parties who have spoken for themselves, Petty v. Sloan, 197 Tenn. 630, 640, 277 S.W.2d 355, 359 (1955); Hillsboro Plaza Enters. v. Moon, 860 S.W.2d 45, 47 (Tenn.Ct.App.1993). Accordingly, the courts do not concern themselves with the wisdom or folly of a contract, Chapman Drug Co. v. Chapman, 207 Tenn. 502, 516, 341 S.W.2d 392, 398 (1960); Brooks v. Networks of Chattanooga, Inc., 946 S.W.2d 321, 324 (Tenn.Ct.App.1996), and will not relieve parties from contractual obligations simply because they later prove to be burdensome or unwise, Atkins v. Kirkpatrick, 823 S.W.2d 547, 553 (Tenn.Ct.App.1991); Ballard v. N. Am. Life & Cas. Co., 667 S.W.2d 79, 82 (Tenn.Ct.App.1983); Carrington v. W.A. Soefker & Son, Inc., 624 S.W.2d 894, 897 (Tenn.Ct.App.1981).[7]
Nevertheless, the law's strong policy favoring the enforcement of contracts as written must occasionally give way. Thus, it is well settled that the courts have the power to alter the terms of a written contract where, at the time it was executed, both parties were operating under a mutual mistake of fact or law regarding a basic assumption underlying the bargain. Alexander v. Shapard, 146 Tenn. 90, 105-15, 240 S.W. 287, 291-94 (1922); Cromwell v. Winchester, 39 Tenn. (2 Head) 389, 390-91 (1859). The courts are also empowered to modify the provisions of a written contract where only one of the parties was operating under a mistake of fact or law if the mistake was influenced by the other party's fraud. Dickens v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co., 170 Tenn. 403, 414-17, 95 S.W.2d 910, 914-15 (1936); Jones v. Jones, 150 Tenn. 554, 596, 266 S.W. 110, 121 (1924); Pittsburg Lumber Co. v. Shell, 136 Tenn. 466, 472, 189 S.W. 879, 880 (1916); Pierce v. Flynn, 656 S.W.2d 42, 46 (Tenn.Ct.App. *287 1983); RESTATEMENT (SECOND) OF CONTRACTS §§ 152 & cmt. a, at 385-86, 153 & cmt. a, at 394 (1981).
The judicial alteration of the provisions of a written agreement is an equitable remedy known as "reformation." Greer v. J.T. Fargason Grocer Co., 168 Tenn. 242, 244-45, 77 S.W.2d 443, 443-44 (1935); Tenn. Valley Iron & R.R. Co. v. Patterson, 158 Tenn. 429, 433, 14 S.W.2d 726, 727 (1929).[8] The basic purpose of reformation is to make the contract "conform to the real intention of the parties." Lebo v. Green, 221 Tenn. 301, 314, 426 S.W.2d 489, 494 (1968). It is "driven by a respect for the parties' intent and gives effect to the terms mutually agreed upon by the parties." 27 WILLISTON ON CONTRACTS § 70:2, at 210. Because the law strongly favors the validity of written instruments, a person seeking to reform a written contract must do more than prove a mistake by a preponderance of the evidence. Instead, the evidence of mistake must be clear and convincing. Hazlett v. Bryant, 192 Tenn. 251, 263, 241 S.W.2d 121, 125-26 (1951); Tenn. Hoop Co. v. Templeton, 151 Tenn. 375, 379-80, 270 S.W. 73, 75 (1925); Sawyer v. Sawyer, 106 Tenn. 597, 603, 61 S.W. 1022, 1023 (1901); Bailey v. Bailey, 27 Tenn. (8 Hum.) 230, 233 (1847); RESTATEMENT (SECOND) OF CONTRACTS § 155 cmt. c, at 410.[9]
An important subcategory of mistake is mistake in the expression, or integration, of the agreement. Jones v. Jones, 150 Tenn. at 595, 266 S.W. at 121; Alexander v. Shapard, 146 Tenn. at 106-07, 240 S.W. at 291; RESTATEMENT (SECOND) OF CONTRACTS ch. 6 introductory note, at 379, 381, § 155 & cmt. a, at 406-07.[10] A mistake in expression occurs where one or both parties to a written contract erroneously believe that the contract embodies the agreement that both parties intended it to express. In such cases, the courts may adjust the provisions of the written contract to make it express the true agreement reached by the parties. Alexander v. Shapard, 146 Tenn. at 107, 240 S.W. at 291; 27 WILLISTON ON CONTRACTS § 70:20, at 257.
In order to obtain reformation on the basis of mistake in expression, a party must present clear and convincing evidence that: (1) the parties reached a prior agreement regarding some aspect[11] of the bargain; (2) they intended the prior agreement[12] to be included in the written *288 contract; (3) the written contract materially differs from the prior agreement; and (4) the variation between the prior agreement and the written contract is not the result of gross negligence on the part of the party seeking reformation. 7 CORBIN ON CONTRACTS § 28.45, at 283; 27 WILLISTON ON CONTRACTS §§ 70:19, at 256, 70:23, at 264-65. Reformation is not automatically barred simply because one of the parties denies that there was an antecedent agreement or claims that the mistake was not mutual. 27 WILLISTON ON CONTRACTS §§ 70:13, at 231, 70:21, at 258-59.
As long as the party seeking reformation establishes the elements of a mistake in expression, any discrepancy between the parties' prior agreement and their written contract is presumed to be the result of a mutual mistake (unless, of course, there is evidence of fraud). Alexander v. Shapard, 146 Tenn. at 108, 111, 240 S.W. at 292-93. As a noted commentator on the law of contracts has explained:
[E]very unintended variance between the prior agreement and the writing is deemed to constitute a mutual mistake. . . . When courts speak of mutuality of the mistake, they usually mean that a mistaken belief by one party alone that the writing will contain a given provision is not a ground for reformation. But this is encompassed in the requisite that there be a prior agreement that the provision be included in the writing.
7 CORBIN ON CONTRACTS § 28.45, at 283-84 (footnotes omitted).[13]
The record on appeal contains overwhelming evidence of a prior agreement between Dr. VanderPloeg and Dr. Sikora to the effect that VanderPloeg Chiropractic's 1999 billings and collections were $257,952 and $146,609, respectively, for the seven-month period from June through December 1999. In addition, it is beyond cavil that the parties intended to include a warranty in the written contract containing Dr. VanderPloeg's representation regarding these figures.[14] Moreover, it is undisputed that the billings and collections warranty contained in the purchase agreement does not accurately express this prior understanding. There is also no evidence in the record to suggest that the incorrect dates were incorporated into the written contract as a result of gross negligence on the part of Dr. VanderPloeg or his attorney. Accordingly, the legal criteria for reformation were met.
*289 Dr. Sikora nevertheless contends that the trial court properly denied reformation for two reasons. First, he claims that the mistake regarding the dates covered by the warranty was not mutual and, therefore, cannot serve as a basis for reformation of the purchase agreement. In other words, Dr. Sikora maintains that he thought all along that the billings and collections figures of $257,952 and $146,609 were for the six-month period from July through December 1999, not for the seven-month period from June through December of that year. Dr. Sikora's claim strains credulity, to put it mildly. The evidence in the recordsome of which is in Dr. Sikora's own handwritingshows clearly that both Dr. Sikora and his attorney knew four days prior to the execution of the purchase agreement that the precise numbers ultimately included in the warranty provision were for the seven-month period from June through December 1999, not the six-month period from July through December 1999.
The most charitable interpretation of Dr. Sikora and Mr. Khan's conduct is that Mr. Khan inadvertently included the wrong dates in the purchase agreement, that Mr. Khan then failed to catch his error before the closing date, and that Dr. Sikora and Dr. VanderPloeg then executed the twelve-page agreement without noticing that the dates in the warranty provision were off by two letters (i.e., July instead of June). Thus, the evidence in the record shows clearly that the mistake regarding the dates was mutual as a matter of fact. Moreover, as explained above, a mistake in expression is deemed to be mutual as a matter of law if the party seeking reformation establishes by clear and convincing evidence that there was a prior agreement, the parties intended it to be included in the later written contract, the written contract is at variance with the prior agreement, and the party seeking reformation is not guilty of gross negligence. Accordingly, we find Dr. Sikora's argument against reformation based on an alleged lack of mutuality in the mistake insupportable on both the facts and the law.
In his second argument against reforming the warranty provision, Dr. Sikora reiterates the trial court's reasoning, i.e., he contends that reformation is unavailable as a matter of law because the mistake in the dates resulted from the "inattention" of Dr. VanderPloeg and his attorney in failing to discover Mr. Khan's drafting error. In support of this claim, Dr. Sikora cites this court's statement in Myrick v. Johnson, 25 Tenn.App. at 488, 160 S.W.2d at 188, that "[i]nattention, as distinguished from mistake, is no ground for reformation."
Dr. Sikora has taken this statement out of context. Taken as an abstraction, the quote from Myrick v. Johnson is not a correct statement of the law regarding mistake. While a handful of Tennessee cases contain comments along the lines of the quote from Myrick v. Johnson relied on by Dr. Sikora, see, e.g., Jones v. Jones, 150 Tenn. at 594-95, 266 S.W. at 120-21; Silsbe v. Houston Levee Indus. Park, LLC, 165 S.W.3d 260, 266 (Tenn.Ct.App.2004); Henry v. S. Fire & Cas. Co., 46 Tenn.App. 335, 344, 330 S.W.2d 18, 23 (1958), it is clear from the context that the courts were using the word "inattention" as a synonym for, or one aspect of, negligence. Moreover, other cases, including some going back to the first part of the last century, make it clear that "inattention," at least as that word is used in common parlance, is not an absolute bar to reformation under Tennessee law. Alexander v. Shapard, 146 Tenn. at 109, 240 S.W. at 292; Feder v. Gass, 59 S.W. 175, 176 (Tenn.Ch.App. 1900).
It would make little sense to impose a categorical exemption to the doctrine *290 of mistake whenever the underlying mistake could accurately be described as resulting from "inattention" as opposed to some other cause. If inattention were enough to defeat a claim for reformation based on a mistake in expression, the remedy would almost never be available to correct typographical mistakes and scriveners errors, because parties have a duty to read the written contracts they enter into and are ordinarily charged with knowledge of their contents regardless of whether they have actually read them.[15] Accordingly, reformation is denied only in "extreme cases" where a party's fault "amounts to a failure to act in good faith and in accordance with reasonable standards of fair dealing." RESTATEMENT (SECOND) OF CONTRACTS § 157 & cmt. a, at 416; accord 27 WILLISTON ON CONTRACTS § 70:48, at 345. Thus, the level of negligence required to defeat a claim for reformation based on a mistake in execution is often described as "gross negligence." See, e.g., Rentenbach Eng'g Co. v. Gen. Realty Ltd., 707 S.W.2d at 527; see also Rotenberry v. Hooker, 864 So.2d 266, 271-278 (Miss. 2003); 27 WILLISTON ON CONTRACTS §§ 70:49, at 346, § 70:113, at 561.
A party's failure to catch a drafting error when reading over a written contract does not normally rise to the level of "gross negligence" that will bar reformation. Rentenbach Eng'g Co. v. Gen. Realty Ltd., 707 S.W.2d at 527; 27 WILLISTON ON CONTRACTS §§ 70:48, at 346, 70:113, at 561. This is true even where the party seeking reformation is the one who drafted the contract. Cincinnati Ins. Co. v. Fred S. Post, Jr., Co., 747 S.W.2d at 781; 27 WILLISTON ON CONTRACTS § 70:93, at 497;[16]InvesSys, Inc. v. McGraw-Hill Cos., 369 F.3d 16, 17-18 (1st Cir.2004) (reforming sales contract that inadvertently included rights to a software program that was not intended to be part of the deal even though a provision was added by seller's own attorney and company officials reviewed the contract prior to executing it but failed to catch the error)
The only reasonable interpretation of the evidence in this record is that Dr. Sikora's lawyer made an error when he drafted the purchase agreement. The language he drafted regarding the history of the practice's billings and collections differed from the information both parties had in their possession and from the information that Dr. Sikora had provided him. In light of the fact that both parties had been privy to the correct billings and collections figures for some time when they executed the purchase agreement, the trial court erred by placing the entire burden of the drafting error on Dr. VanderPloeg's shoulders and by declining to invoke the doctrine of mutual mistake to conform the *291 language in the agreement to the information the parties possessed.
C.
The Disclosure of the Decline in New Patients
Dr. VanderPloeg also contends that the trial court erred by concluding that he breached his warranty to disclose all the material or significant information regarding his operation of the practice. He insists that his disclosures regarding the practice's billings and collections and the termination of its relationship with Priority One Medical and Priority One Staff obviated the need to provide more specific information regarding the percent of decrease in the number of new patients during the transition period following the dissolution of the integrated practice ten months prior to the execution of the purchase agreement.
Dr. Sikora has failed to explain, much less prove, how Dr. VanderPloeg's failure to provide him with specific information regarding the decrease in the number of new patients ten months prior to the execution of the purchase agreement was material to, or even a significant factor in, his decision to purchase VanderPloeg Chiropractic for $200,000. The trial court specifically found, and the evidence in the record confirms, that the primary factors in Dr. Sikora's decision to purchase the practice were the billings of $257,952 and collections of $146,609 during the seven-month period in 1999 after Dr. VanderPloeg terminated the practice's relationship with Priority One Medical. However, this time frame is precisely the period of time Dr. VanderPloeg was referring to when he wrote to Dr. Sikora's commercial lender[17] in February 2000 that the practice has experienced a 30% drop in new patient flow following the transition from an integrated practice back to a chiropractic practice alone.
Moreover, the evidence in the record does not suggest any particular reason that there would have been a significant lag time between May 15, 1999, when the integrated practice shut down and the time when the effects of the drop in new patient flow would start to appear in VanderPloeg Chiropractic's billings figures. It is true that the Paragon Group report indicates that VanderPloeg Chiropractic typically scheduled its patients for six appointments at a time. However, there is nothing in the record to suggest that most or even many of Dr. VanderPloeg's patients usually saw him on only a monthly basis. For example, the Paragon Group report defines "maintenance visits" as visits that occur weekly or less frequently. In addition, the practice's patient billing records suggest that in most cases, Dr. VanderPloeg saw clients for multiple sessions on a weekly basis or with even greater frequency, and not on a monthly basis only.
The evidence in the record shows that VanderPloeg Chiropractic's billings and collections dropped off immediately after the termination of the integrated practice in May 1999. For example, while the integrated practice had monthly billings of $93,933 and $62,580 in March and April 1999, respectively, VanderPloeg Chiropractic had monthly billings of only $35,381 and $26,337 in July and August *292 1999.[18] Moreover, the practice's average monthly billings dropped from $76,911 during the first four months of 1999 to just over $36,850 in the last seven months of 1999 (due in part, no doubt, to the decrease in new patient referrals to which Dr. VanderPloeg alluded in his February 7, 2000 letter to Dr. Sikora's lender.) Thus, the information on which Dr. Sikora primarily relied in deciding to purchase the practicei.e., the billings and collections figures for June through December 1999already reflected the impact of the decrease in new patient flow following VanderPloeg Chiropractic's termination of its relationship with Priority One Medical and Priority One Staff in mid-May 1999.
In other words, Dr. Sikora decided to purchase VanderPloeg Chiropractic based primarily on figures compiled for the seven-month period after the drop in new patient referrals had already occurred. We fail to seeand Dr. Sikora has not provided a satisfactory explanation on his ownhow the additional information regarding the percentage drop in the number of patients would have been material or significant to his decision to purchase VanderPloeg Chiropractic for $200,000 given all the other information Dr. VanderPloeg had already disclosed to him. Accordingly, the trial court erred in concluding that Dr. VanderPloeg violated the disclosure warranty contained in the purchase agreement.
IV.
THE AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
Finally, Dr. VanderPloeg takes issue with the trial court's decision to award Dr. Sikora $52,592 in attorney's fees and costs. This award is based on the provision in the purchase agreement permitting either party to recover fees and costs if he is required to seek judicial enforcement of his rights under the purchase agreement and the court enters a judgment substantially in his favor. We need not address Dr. VanderPloeg's argument that the trial court did not decide the case "substantially" in Dr. Sikora's favor because we have determined that the trial court erred by concluding that Dr. VanderPloeg breached his warranties at all. In light of our ruling that Dr. Sikora has not prevailed on any of his claims, he is not entitled to attorney's fees and costs under the purchase agreement, and the award for these fees and costs must be vacated.
V.
We reverse the portions of the trial court's August 4, 2003 and December 17, 2003 orders awarding judgments to Dr. Sikora. Accordingly, we remand the case with directions to enter a revised judgment dismissing Dr. Sikora's complaint and for any other proceedings consistent with this opinion that may be required. We tax the costs of this appeal to Xavier Sikora for which execution, if necessary, may issue.
NOTES
[1] The report contained a wealth of information regarding the practice and its recently terminated relationship with Priority One Medical and Priority One Staff. In addition, it specifically disclosed that Paragon Group was both the appraiser and the exclusive listing agent for the seller, Dr. VanderPloeg.
[2] Mr. Khan later left the country and did not testify at trial.
[3] The practice's performance during the sixty-day consulting period is attributable in part to the fact that Dr. Sikora was able to continue billing certain health insurance plans for the services he provided as long as Dr. VanderPloeg remained on staff. As noted in the appraisal report, Dr. VanderPloeg was a member of the provider panels for more than a dozen health insurance companies, and 80% of VanderPloeg Chiropractic's revenue consisted of payments from insurance carriers. However, Dr. Sikora failed to determine prior to purchasing the practice whether he could become a designated provider for all the same insurers. The insurers that provided coverage for a significant number of Dr. VanderPloeg's patients later denied Dr. Sikora's request to become a member of their provider panels.
[4] Dr. VanderPloeg filed cross-claims against the Paragon Group and his own attorneys and accountants as a precaution in the event the court found him liable to Dr. Sikora for breach of warranty. However, the trial court severed the cross-claims and ordered that they be tried separately from the underlying complaint and counter-complaint. Dr. VanderPloeg's cross-claims are not at issue in this appeal.
[5] In Tennessee, as in most states, a property owner is automatically deemed qualified to offer an opinion as to the value of his or her own property simply by virtue of owning it. State ex rel. Smith v. Livingston Limestone Co., 547 S.W.2d 942, 943 (Tenn.1977); Stinson v. Stinson, 161 S.W.3d 438, 446 (Tenn.Ct.App. 2004). However, a property owner's opinion regarding valuation cannot be given any weight where, as here, it is clear that the owner's testimony is founded on pure speculation. Airline Constr., Inc. v. Barr, 807 S.W.2d 247, 256 (Tenn.Ct.App.1990) ("There must be some evidence, apart from mere ownership, that this `value' is a product of reasoned analysis."); accord Whitley v. Whitley, No. M2003-00045-COA-R3-CV, 2004 WL 1334518, at *8 (Tenn.Ct.App. June 14, 2004) (No Tenn. R.App. P. 11 application filed).
[6] On appeal, both parties agree that the formula devised by the trial court to calculate Dr. Sikora's damages was unsound. Naturally, they disagree regarding the approach the trial court should have taken.
[7] See also 28 SAMUEL WILLISTON & RICHARD A. LORD, A TREATISE ON THE LAW OF CONTRACTS § 70:209, at 232 (4th ed. 2003) (WILLISTON ON CONTRACTS) ("Courts are not in the business of rewriting contracts to bail out parties who have failed to prudently construct their business transactions.")
[8] See also 7 JOSEPH M. PERILLO, CORBIN ON CONTRACTS § 28.45, at 281 (rev. ed. 2002) (CORBIN ON CONTRACTS); 28 WILLISTON ON CONTRACTS § 70:209, at 230. The remedy of reformation finds its roots in the maxim that "equity treats that as done which ought to have been done." 27 WILLISTON ON CONTRACTS § 70:19, at 255.
[9] See 7 CORBIN ON CONTRACTS § 28.45, at 281 ("A court will decree reformation of a written instrument if it is conclusively shown that the words of the writing do not correctly express the meaning that the parties agreed upon.").
[10] See, e.g., Cincinnati Ins. Co. v. Fred S. Post, Jr., Co., 747 S.W.2d 777, 781 (Tenn.1988); Lebo v. Green, 221 Tenn. at 314, 426 S.W.2d at 494; Dickens v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co., 170 Tenn. at 414, 95 S.W.2d at 914; Greer v. J.T. Fargason Grocer Co., 168 Tenn. at 244-45, 77 S.W.2d at 443-44; Barnes v. Barnes, 157 Tenn. 332, 338, 8 S.W.2d 481, 482 (1928).
[11] See 27 WILLISTON ON CONTRACTS § 70:21, at 260 ("If the parties reach agreement as to only part of a prospective bargain, . . . reformation is still an appropriate remedy."); Cerberus Int'l, Ltd. v. Apollo Mgmt., L.P., 794 A.2d 1141, 1152 (Del.2002) (holding that the party seeking reformation must prove "a specific prior understanding that differed materially from the written agreement," and that "[t]his understanding need only be complete as to the issue involved [and] need not constitute a complete contract in an of itself").
[12] The prior agreement need not rise to the level of a separately enforceable contract. Alexander v. Shapard, 146 Tenn. at 107, 240 S.W. at 292; see also 7 CORBIN ON CONTRACTS § 28.45, at 283 ("It is not a prerequisite to an action for reformation that the antecedent agreement be a contract."); 27 WILLISTON ON CONTRACTS § 70:21, at 260 ("The prior agreement need not . . . be complete and certain enough to be a contract.").
[13] See also Dickens v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co., 170 Tenn. at 414, 95 S.W.2d at 914 ("Certainly it will be conceded that the insurance company intended to name as the assured the owners of the property [in the policy]. To assume otherwise would be to impute to the company a willful purpose to defraud. The draftsman for the insurance company then clearly made a mistake."); 27 WILLISTON ON CONTRACTS § 70:93, at 495 ("To reform a contract based on mistake, a plaintiff must establish that the contract was executed under mutual mistake or a unilateral mistake induced by the defendant's fraudulent misrepresentation. However, where there is no mistake about the agreement and the only mistake is in the reduction of the agreement to writing, such mistake of the scrivener or of either party, no matter how it occurred, may be corrected.").
[14] For example, the record contains a fax Dr. Sikora sent to his attorney, Mr. Khan, on March 19, 2000, just four days prior to the execution of the purchase agreement on March 23, 2000. The fax contains Dr. Sikora's handwritten notations showing that he knew not only the seven-month totals for billings and collections for June through December 1999, but also the billings and collections numbers for each month within this seven-month period.
[15] See Rentenbach Eng'g Co. v. Gen. Realty Ltd., 707 S.W.2d 524, 527-28 (Tenn.Ct.App. 1985) ("In this regard, it would appear that if mere negligence precludes relief, very few if any instruments could be reformed on the ground of mutual mistake, because if a party uses due care in reading an instrument he would never sign one which did not contain the parties' agreement."); RESTATEMENT (SECOND) OF CONTRACTS § 157 cmt. a, at 416 ("The mere fact that a mistaken party could have avoided the mistake by the exercise of reasonable care does not preclude either avoidance or reformation. Indeed, since a party can often avoid a mistake by the exercise of such care, the availability of relief would be severely circumscribed if he were to be barred by his negligence.") (citations omitted); accord 27 WILLISTON ON CONTRACTS § 70:48, at 344-45.
[16] As one commentator put it, "Where there is a mutuality of assent but the resulting document intended to express such agreement fails to do so by reason of the mistake of the drafter, it is immaterial who employed the scribe. . . . No matter even if one of the parties is the drafter as the real concern is: Does the document express the agreement of the parties?" 27 WILLISTON ON CONTRACTS § 70:93, at 499.
[17] We note the fact that Dr. VanderPloeg provided this information, in writing, to Dr. Sikora's own lender, not because the knowledge of the information is, therefore, imputed to Dr. Sikora, but rather because it suggests that Dr. VanderPloeg was making no effort to conceal the one-time decrease in new patient flow from Dr. Sikora. As explained below, Dr. VanderPloeg had no reason to hide the information, because the impact on the practice was reflected in the financial information he had already provided directly to Dr. Sikora.
[18] The billings and collections figures for the months prior to the dissolution of the integrated practice on May 15, 1999 reflect the performance of the entire integrated practice, not the chiropractic portion alone.
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# CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter One
Baby-Led Feeding
Chapter Two
First Bites
(6 months and up)
Chapter Three
Heartier Finger Foods
(8 months and up)
Chapter Four
Family Meals
(8 months and up)
Acknowledgments
Index
Metric Conversion Guide
Baby-Led Feeding Cheat Sheet
About the Author
Baby-food makers, blenders, itsy-bitsy jars of mashed foods, batch cooking, and puréeing. What if I said you could skip all of that in favor of a more natural, flavor-filled, and family-friendly transition to solids? Welcome to baby-led feeding.
There are so many milestones with a new baby—smiling, sitting up, sleeping through the night (hooray!)—but one of the most exciting and rewarding is when a baby begins her transition to solid foods. Watching her take her first bites is like a little miracle. She's being introduced to a wonderful world of flavor, initiated into a human act that will hopefully bring her sustenance and joy her entire life. It all begins with the first bites in the high chair.
Until a few years ago, the mainstream strategy for introducing solids was clear: Start spoon-feeding thin purées between 4 and 6 months, gradually thicken the texture, then make it lumpier, and finally introduce finger foods. Foods were bland, devoid of big flavor that might be considered "challenging" to a baby's palate.
But times have changed. Both the flavor and texture of baby foods have been given an upgrade, thanks to recent evidence highlighting the importance of a quick progression between textures and an early exposure to a variety of tastes. Babies are now eating more complex, flavor-filled dishes than most of their grandparents or parents did when they were the same age.
Another recent change is the promotion of early self-feeding, a natural step toward fostering adventurousness and independence in babies. When I wrote _Real Baby Food_ a few years ago, I recommended introducing finger foods along with purées when babies begin the transition to solid foods. Including finger foods in the diet from early on helps babies develop fine motor skills, sample new flavors, and become accustomed to varied textures. But purées were still the nutritional bedrock, at least for the first couple of months.
But since then, interest in early self-feeding, or baby-led weaning, as it is often called, has soared. New parents are curious about feeding their babies in this very tactile, family-friendly way.
_Baby-Led Feeding_ is an easygoing, friendly guide to helping your baby become a happy, independent eater through self-feeding. The book covers all the nutritional bases, answers new parents' most pressing questions, and features easy, delicious recipes for the whole family to enjoy together.
## What Is Baby-Led Feeding?
Baby-led _weaning_ is a feeding method recently popularized in the United Kingdom that encourages skipping purées altogether when transitioning babies to solids. There is no buying jars or pouches of baby food or blitzing roasted chicken in the food processor. Instead, babies are allowed to explore, get messy, eat what they can, and set their own pace.
So why is this book called Baby-Led _Feeding_? First off, _weaning_ is a confusing term. Here in the United States, it means transitioning babies off breastmilk or formula. In fact, for at least the first six months of eating solids, babies should still be drinking plenty of one or the other.
Second, advocates of baby-led weaning sometimes recommend a very strict approach in what should be a very happy, fun, flexible time. They say that if a single purée passes your baby's lips, you have failed at baby-led weaning, or that what you're doing really isn't baby-led weaning. If you offer your child a pouch on a particularly busy morning, you've blown it and should revert back to only breastmilk or formula for a couple of weeks before starting finger foods again. To me, this seems unnecessarily restrictive and likely to cause more—rather than less—stress.
Baby-led feeding (BLF) is a more flexible, practical approach. Yes, by all means make finger foods the dominant or even exclusive source of solid foods for your baby. But there are good reasons why you may want to offer your baby purées as well, and that's just fine, too. The key is baby-led. When you offer your child finger foods, she decides how much she wants to eat. She picks up the food and puts it in her mouth. If you are spoon-feeding your child, you pay close attention to her cues. Is her mouth open, ready to receive the food? If so, great, feed away. But if her mouth is closed or she's distracted or upset, stop. Follow her lead. Even though she's a baby, she decides if and how much she eats.
## The Advantages of Baby-Led Feeding
Although there isn't a lot of research available on self-feeding yet, many experts agree that one of the main benefits of self-feeding is greater satiety responsiveness, the mechanism that allows us to eat until we are full and stop before eating too much. This may lead to better health and weight outcomes in the future.
Another positive outcome is a boost in oral motor development. Research shows that a majority of six-month-olds are able to reach out and grasp food. By offering babies finger foods, parents are providing important opportunities to practice these skills in a developmentally appropriate way.
Additionally, early self-feeding seems to help reduce the risk for picky or fussy eating behaviors in older children. There is more research needed to officially declare this connection, but using finger foods and encouraging self-feeding often means exposure to a greater variety of food, including family favorites and traditional ethnic dishes.
Finally, baby-led feeding is fun! Babies join in family meals from an earlier age, enjoying the first steps of their eating journey, exploring and learning with every bite.
## How to Use This Book
So if baby-led feeding is all about babies eating "regular" family foods, why have a cookbook at all?
One of the key features of this book is the visual guide at the beginning of chapters two and three. These photos show parents and caregivers the safest ways to cut and cook single-ingredient foods for babies feeding themselves. It's natural to have a lot of questions about what's safe and what isn't, and this book addresses the most common sources of confusion.
And while parents can strive to eat together as often as possible, it is rarely practical to do so three meals a day. Modern moms and dads will often want to serve their babies a separate breakfast and may need to send lunch along to daycare or Grandma's house. The recipes in this book meet all those needs.
Chapter one is packed with information on starting solids, infant nutrition, equipping your kitchen, recommended ingredients, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Chapter two is for beginning self-feeders, around ages six to eight months. The photo gallery at the beginning of the chapter illustrates how to cut foods for babies still only able to grasp foods with their whole palms. Appealing but basic recipes offer ideas for other nutrient-rich foods like Simple Poached Salmon, Basic Baked Oatmeal, and Cinnamon-Banana Pancakes. Recipes include tips for making foods like roasted carrots and avocado less slippery for babies still working on their motor skills.
Chapter three features recipes and ideas for more advanced self-feeders, around age eight months and up. Around this time most babies develop their pincer grasp, the ability to pick up smaller pieces of food with their fingers and thumbs. The photos in this chapter offer guidance for appropriate single-ingredient finger foods at this more advanced stage. The recipes in this chapter are heartier and more adventurous as well. Babies will love Pumpkin Pie Pops, Zucchini Bread Waffles, Sweet Potato Hummus, and Green Apple–Spinach Smoothies.
Chapter four is full of family recipes. These are dinner dishes that are ideal for the entire family, including baby. The texture is appropriate for beginning eaters, the spice level is reasonable, and, most important, the recipes are full of flavor to satisfy everyone, including your adventurous baby. No bland foods here!
## about us
As a children's nutrition and feeding expert, trained chef, and a mom, I am incredibly passionate about giving children the best nutritional start in life. For me, that includes feeding children healthy foods, of course. But even more important, it's about helping a child develop a happy relationship with healthy foods. One of my favorite things about baby-led feeding is that it encourages that relationship.
Natalia Stasenko is a registered dietitian and the mother of three daughters. She practiced baby-led feeding with her youngest daughter. Her nutritional expertise and real-world experience help make this book a thorough resource for new parents.
## about the icons
30 Minutes or Less
The recipes marked with this symbol can be ready in under a half hour, start to finish.
Freezer-Friendly
Making food ahead of time or storing leftovers in the freezer can be a boon for busy families. The recipes with the snowflake symbol keep well in the freezer for up to three months. For best results, defrost the food overnight in the fridge, or defrost in the microwave. Never leave frozen food on the counter to defrost for more than one hour.
a note on nutrition
The recipes in this book all feature nutritional information, but it's helpful to know approximately how many calories and nutrients babies need on a daily basis. Remember, babies will still get much of their nutrition from breastmilk and formula. These numbers are just benchmarks. Don't worry if your baby doesn't hit all these numbers on a daily basis.
| 6–12 months
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Calories | 600 to 900
Protein | 11g
Calcium | 260mg
Iron | 11mg
Potassium | 700mg
Vitamin C | 50mg
Vitamin A | 2000IU
## Why Has BLF Become Such a Popular Way to Feed Babies?
Parents who have tried it rave that it promotes:
Early integration into family meals, since babies can eat modified versions of what their parents and siblings eat from the very beginning.
Baby's recognition of and reliance on their own hunger cues. With BLF there is no pressure for baby to take "just one more bite." This may help promote more mindful eating in the future.
Happier mealtimes. With BLF there is no pressure . . . babies eat as much as they want and have fun exploring color, taste, and texture while they're at it.
A generally healthy diet, since there is a heavy emphasis on fruits, vegetables, and other whole foods.
A more traditional, "natural" way to feed babies. After all, our ancestors didn't open up jars of bland food and coax spoonful after spoonful into their babies' mouths.
An openness to a variety of foods and less choosiness as babies grow up.
Acceptance of more interesting and varied flavors and textures, since babies aren't just eating sweet purée after sweet purée.
Faster development of fine motor skills.
Less stress on parents and caregivers, since fewer special baby-only meals need to be prepared.
Let's Get Started
Allergy Rules
Daily Feeding Schedule and Suggested Portion Sizes
Important Nutrients for Babies
Kitchen Tools
Ingredients
Taste-Training
Making the Case for a Mixed Approach
## Let's Get Started
## When to Start
Simple: when _your_ baby is ready.
It's good to keep in mind official recommendations, but they can be confusing. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends parents be guided by their baby's developmental readiness when considering starting solids, and attempt to breastfeed exclusively for about six months. The organization does not provide any guidance for formula-fed babies. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology says solids may be started between four and six months, and the UK-based baby-led weaning movement suggests starting finger foods at six months and skipping purées altogether.
Your baby is probably ready to begin his solid food adventure when he can sit up with support, when he is able to hold his head and neck still, and when he loses the thrust instinct and his tongue no longer pushes food out of his mouth.
For me, the most important sign that my baby was ready to start solids was that she was downright fascinated with food. She looked at my plate greedily when I was eating, and she even tried to grab what I was feeding myself.
If you're starting with finger foods, as opposed to purées, you'll probably want to wait until your baby is close to six months old. Then he'll be better able to feed himself and will become less frustrated with the process. If you're interested in starting with purées, your baby may be ready a month or more before that.
Remember that every child is different. Don't be alarmed if your baby is still uninterested in food at six months. Just wait a week or two and try again.
It's a bit counterintuitive, but when you're first starting solids, it's best to feed your baby solids when he's not overly hungry. If he's famished, he may get easily frustrated if he's having difficulty self-feeding or even ingesting enough purée to take the edge off. Instead, offer him solids between breastmilk or formula feedings, so he isn't overly hungry or overly full. Also, make sure he isn't ready for a nap, or you'll likely have a fussy eater on your hands.
## How to Start
It is very important to offer your baby food when he is seated upright, not lying down or even leaning back. If he can't quite sit up without support in a high chair, it's okay to tuck a few rolled-up dishtowels around him.
If you're beginning with finger foods, start by placing a couple of pieces of one food on his tray.
If you're starting with a purée, always make sure you have your baby's attention before putting food into his mouth. No sneaking in bites! Baby-led feeding is about following your baby's lead, regardless of whether you're spoon-feeding or he's eating finger foods.
Whether it's finger foods or purées, let your baby decide how much food he wants to eat. Once he gets distracted or closes his mouth tight or throws all his food on the floor, mealtime is over. Don't worry if he hasn't eaten all his food. The early days of feeding are about exploration, and mealtime should be a fun experience for your baby, not a stressful one.
## What to Start With
Unlike the old days, when parents gave their babies rice cereal to start, today there are no hard-and-fast rules about what foods to begin with. So feel free to start with fruits, vegetables, grains, or even meats. Any of the foods in chapter two are good candidates for first foods.
In the early days of eating solids, finger foods should be cut into a length and width about the size of your pinky, since most babies starting finger foods will grasp foods with their whole palm. When babies are older, about eight months or so, they will develop a pincer grasp and be able to pick up smaller pieces of food with their fingers and thumb. In either shape, the food should be soft enough that you can mash it with gentle pressure from your thumb and forefinger. And ideally it isn't too slippery for your baby to get hold of!
While it's tempting to stick with just fruits and vegetables, try to incorporate sources of important nutrients like iron, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids into your baby's first foods, especially if you are breastfeeding, since formula is fortified with these nutrients. See the chart Recommended Daily Amounts for Babies for more details.
the no-no list
Not a lot of foods are off limits for your baby's first meals, but these are:
• Honey. Since this sweet substance may be tainted with botulism, skip it until your baby is 12 months old.
• Choking hazards such as popcorn, hard candies, whole nuts, and big globs of sticky nut butters. Avoid these foods until your child is four years old.
## Allergy Rules
For many years, pediatricians and allergy experts recommended delaying the introduction of allergenic foods like peanuts, tree nuts, and eggs until babies were older, in the hopes of staving off food allergies. In fact, that approach appears to be counterproductive, and now most experts believe that introducing allergenic foods early—between four and ten months—may help protect against allergies.
The traditional introduction of solids calls for introducing single-ingredient foods one at a time to make sure it's easy to identify the culprit if there's an allergic reaction. But with baby-led weaning as it's often practiced—with baby simply eating family meals—that approach is more challenging. After all, not many family meals are composed of only one ingredient!
Natalia and I believe that it's still safest to introduce foods one by one, at least for the first month or two. New foods can be introduced as finger foods or as purées, but this period gives your baby a chance to adjust to solid foods and gives you the opportunity to make sure your baby doesn't suffer from food allergies.
Introduce new foods at home and in the morning so you or your child's caregiver have a full day of being with your baby to notice allergic reactions. Avoid introducing two new foods simultaneously. Some experts recommend waiting a full three days before introducing new foods. In most cases, this is extreme. Wait a day or two and then move on to the next new food. Remember, during this period the more flavors you can introduce to your baby, the better!
Once your baby has tried some of the most allergenic foods and hasn't had a reaction, you can begin serving mixed meals.
In the end, it's your choice how to introduce foods to your baby—one at a time or mixed from the beginning. Either way, be vigilant for signs of allergic reaction.
these foods are the most highly allergenic:
• Peanuts
• Tree Nuts
• Soy
• Fish
• Shellfish
• Eggs
• Dairy
• Wheat
In general, there's no need to wait to introduce these foods to your baby. But if your child is at high risk for food allergies (if he suffers from eczema or if close relatives have food allergies) or you have any questions about when to introduce particular foods, speak with your pediatrician.
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the symptoms
MILD SYMPTOMS INCLUDE
• Hives
• Eczema
• Redness of the skin around the eyes
• Stomach pain
• Sneezing
• A dry cough
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Itchy mouth
If you notice mild symptoms, stop serving the food and speak with your pediatrician.
SEVERE SYMPTOMS INCLUDE
• Swelling of lips, tongue, or throat
• Difficulty swallowing
• Shortness of breath
• Turning blue
• A drop in blood pressure
• Loss of consciousness
• Chest pain
• A weak pulse
If your baby exhibits a severe symptom, call 911 or get to the nearest emergency room right away.
## Daily Feeding Schedule and Suggested Portion Sizes
It's helpful to have a guideline for when and how much to feed your baby. But don't be alarmed if your baby eats more or less than these suggestions. All babies are different, and yours might be especially hungry one week and less so the next. As long as your baby is gaining weight normally, just follow his lead.
Cereal amounts are included in the chart in case you're including spoon-feeding in your baby's diet. If not, stick with the other serving suggestions. Since most babies are not able to self-feed before six months of age, serving sizes of fruit, vegetable, and protein purées are included in tablespoons for babies ages four to six months.
PROTEIN
one serving: ¼ egg, 2 thin strips of chicken, ½ meatball, 1 ounce fish, or 2 table-spoons purée. Good protein choices include meat, fish, poultry, eggs, tofu, or beans and lentils.
grain
one serving: ½ cup oatmeal or cooked rice, quinoa, pasta, or couscous; 2 slices baked oatmeal; or ½ slice toast, cut into sticks.
fruit or vegetable
one serving: 2 pieces, such as 2 slices of soft pear or steamed apple, 2 steamed carrot sticks, ¼ medium avocado, 2 small steamed broccoli florets, or 2 tablespoons purée.
dairy
one serving: ½ cup (4 ounces) full-fat yogurt; ¾ ounce full-fat cheese, shredded or cut into thin sticks. Cow's milk is not recommended as a main drink for infants under 12 months.
4 to 6 months
FIRST THING IN THE MORNING: Breastmilk on demand or 6–7 ounces formula
BREAKFAST: 1–2 tablespoons cereal • 1–2 tablespoons fruit or vegetable
MIDMORNING: Breastmilk on demand or 6–7 ounces formula
LUNCH: 1–2 tablespoons cereal • 1–2 tablespoons fruit or vegetable OR breastmilk on demand or 6–7 ounces formula
MIDAFTERNOON: Breastmilk on demand or 6–7 ounces formula
DINNER: Breastmilk on demand or 6–7 ounces formula
BEFORE BED: Breastmilk on demand or 6–7 ounces formula
6 to 8 months
FIRST THING IN THE MORNING: Breastmilk on demand or 6–7 ounces formula
BREAKFAST: 2–4 tablespoons cereal, or ½–1 serving grain • 1–2 servings fruit or vegetable
MIDMORNING: Breastmilk on demand or 6–7 ounces formula
LUNCH: 1–2 servings fruit or vegetable • ½–1 serving grain • breastmilk on demand or 6–7 ounces formula
MIDAFTERNOON: Breastmilk on demand or 6–7 ounces formula or 1 serving dairy
DINNER: ½–1 serving protein • 1–2 servings fruit or vegetable • ½–1 serving grain
BEFORE BED: Breastmilk on demand or 6–7 ounces formula
8 to 10 months
FIRST THING IN THE MORNING: Breastmilk on demand or 6 ounces formula
BREAKFAST: 4–6 tablespoons cereal or 1–2 servings grain • 1–2 servings fruit or vegetable
MIDMORNING: Breastmilk on demand or 6 ounces formula
LUNCH: 1–2 servings protein • 1–2 servings fruit or vegetable • 1 serving grain • 1 serving dairy • breastmilk on demand or 6 ounces formula
MIDAFTERNOON: 1–2 servings fruit or vegetable • 1 serving grain or 1 serving dairy
DINNER: 1–2 servings protein • 1–2 servings fruit or vegetable • 1 serving grain
BEFORE BED: Breastmilk on demand or 6 ounces formula
10 to 12 months
FIRST THING IN THE MORNING: Breastmilk on demand or 6 ounces formula
BREAKFAST: 4–6 tablespoons cereal or 1–2 servings grain • 2 servings fruit or vegetable
MIDMORNING: 1 serving dairy and 1 serving fruit or vegetable
LUNCH: 1–2 servings protein • 1–2 servings fruit or vegetable • 1 serving grain • breastmilk on demand or 6 ounces formula
MIDAFTERNOON: 1–2 servings fruit or vegetable • 1 serving grain or 1 serving dairy
DINNER: 1–2 servings protein • 1–2 servings fruit or vegetable • 1 serving grain
BEFORE BED: Breastmilk on demand or 6 ounces formula
## Important Nutrients for Babies
If your baby eats a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins supplemented by breastmilk or formula, chances are, he'll be getting all the nutrition he needs to grow healthy and strong. But there are a few crucial nutrients that are worth paying special attention to, either because of how important they are to your baby's development or because the recommended daily amount can be a challenge to reach. The chart Recommended Daily Amounts for Babies highlights foods rich in these nutrients.
Iron allows blood cells to carry oxygen to muscles and organs and is very important for brain development in small children. At periods of rapid growth, like infancy and childhood, our iron needs increase. To ensure your baby is getting enough iron, offer at least two iron-rich foods each day.
Zinc is crucial for proper growth and a strong immune system. Our bodies cannot store zinc effectively, so we need a consistent supply via dietary sources.
Both iron and zinc, quite luckily, share common food sources, including meat, vegetables, and fortified breakfast cereals. This is one of the reasons experts now recommend introducing meat into babies' diets early on; the human body absorbs iron and zinc from meat more easily than it does from non-meat sources. Formula is fortified with iron and zinc, but if your baby is breastfed, it is important to make sure that his diet includes solid-food sources of these nutrients by nine months of age.
Omega-3 fatty acids. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is a type of omega-3 fatty acid that serves as a key structural component of cell membranes. Recent research has also connected DHA to optimal retinal and brain development, especially during pregnancy and the first 24 months of life. Some DHA is found in breastmilk, and certain formulas are fortified with this important nutrient, but the best dietary sources of DHA are fatty fish and DHA-enriched eggs. Fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury are safer for your baby, so opt for salmon, pollock, trout, catfish, canned light tuna, and shrimp over shark, swordfish, and king mackerel.
ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) is a type of omega-3 found in plant foods, such as nuts, seeds, and leafy greens. Although our bodies can convert ALA into DHA, the conversion rate is neither efficient nor reliable. That's why DHA supplementation is usually recommended for vegan babies who do not drink DHA-fortified formula.
Vitamin D plays a vital role in calcium absorption and immunity. It is also related to a lower risk of numerous chronic and autoimmune conditions, from type 2 diabetes to heart disease. While research is still unlocking the potential of this powerful nutrient, it is clear that its dietary sources are quite sparse. If your baby is not getting a lot of sunlight or is dark-skinned, make sure to discuss supplementation with your doctor.
And don't forget about fat. Neither total nor saturated fats should be restricted in the first year of life. In fact, both are very important for satiety, vitamin absorption, and brain development. To ensure that your baby gets enough, avoid low-fat dairy in the first year and add olive oil or butter to foods you prepare.
Recommended Daily Amounts for Babies
Iron (11mg)
• Breakfast cereal, fortified with 100% DV for iron, 1 serving (check the label for serving size)—18mg
• Tofu, raw, regular, ¼ cup—3.3mg
• Lentils, boiled and drained, ½ cup—3mg
• Beef, cooked, 3 ounces—7mg
• Chicken, cooked, 3 ounces—1mg
• Raisins, seedless, ¼ cup—1mg
• Egg, 1 large—0.6mg
• Broccoli, boiled and drained, ½ cup—1mg
Zinc (3mg)
• Beef, cooked, 3 ounces—2mg
• Breakfast cereal, fortified with 25% DV for zinc, ¾ cup serving—3.8mg
• Pork chop, cooked, 3 ounces—2.9mg
• Chicken, dark meat, cooked, 3 ounces—2.4mg
• Chickpeas, cooked, ½ cup—1.3mg
• Egg, 1 large—0.6mg
• Green peas, frozen, cooked, ½ cup—0.5mg
• Peanut butter, 1 tablespoon—5g
Omega-3 DHA (100–150mg) OR ALA (300–500mg)
• Salmon, wild, cooked, 1 ounce—235mg DHA
• DHA-enriched eggs, 1—up to 150mg DHA
• Sardines, canned in oil, drained, 1 ounce—144mg DHA
• Tuna, light, canned in water, drained, 1 ounce—63mg DHA
• Cod, cooked, 1 ounce—42mg DHA
• Fortified milk, 8 ounces—16mg DHA
• Flaxseeds, ground, 1 teaspoon—570mg ALA
• Kale, cooked, ½ cup—67mg ALA
Vitamin D (400IU)
• Salmon, wild, cooked, 1 ounce—149IU
• Orange juice, fortified with vitamin D, 1 cup—137IU
• Milk, vitamin D-fortified, 1 cup—115–124IU
• Soy milk, fortified with vitamin D, 1 cup—100IU
• Yogurt, fortified with 20% DV for vitamin D—80IU
• Tuna, canned in water, drained, 1 ounce—51IU
• Egg, 1 large (vitamin D is found in yolk)—41IU
• Breakfast cereal, fortified with 10% DV for vitamin D, 1 cup—40IU
Total fat (30g)
• Breastmilk, 8 ounces—11g
• Full-fat cheddar cheese, 1 ounce—9g
• Full-fat yogurt, 8 ounces—8g
•Peanut butter, 1 tablespoon—8g
• Avocado, ¼—6g
• Olive oil, 1 teaspoon—4.5g
• Egg, boiled, 1 large—5g
• Butter, 1 teaspoon—4g
Nutrient amounts in specific foods are approximate. Values vary based on origin of the food, cut of meat, and brand.
## Kitchen Tools
One of the beauties of BLF is that you don't need any special equipment beyond your usual kitchen arsenal. You can skip buying any special baby-food makers (even if you plan on feeding your child purées) and cook up all kinds of deliciousness with basic kitchen tools.
The Essentials
• Cutting boards, at least one large
• Chef's knife and paring knife
• Whisk
• 1–2 wooden spoons
• 1–2 rubber spatulas
• Spatula
• Tongs
• Ladle
• Kitchen shears
• 1–2 large baking sheets
• Medium saucepan (3½ quart)
• Large saucepan with lid (5 quart or 8 quart)
• Steamer basket
• Colander
• Small and large mixing bowls
• Small nonstick skillet
• Large skillet
• Blender
• Box grater
• Standard and mini-
muffin tins
• 9 x 13-inch baking dish
• 8 x 8-inch baking dish
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Vegetable peeler
• Instant-read thermometer
The Extras
• Food processor
• Microplane grater
• Waffle iron
• Stand mixer
• Stovetop griddle
• Slow cooker or multicooker
• Wire cooling rack
• Rolling pin
• Loaf pans
• Pie plate
• Cake pans
• Citrus squeezer/reamer
• Spiralizer
• Kitchen scale
The one item on the Extras list that I highly, highly recommend is a food processor. Its uses are so varied and the amount of work it can save you is so enormous that I think it's worth the investment. When I finally bought a food processor, I couldn't believe it had taken me so long.
## Ingredients
Even when they're eating the same foods as the rest of the family, babies have some special needs. Keep this information in mind as you plan your baby's meals.
## Breastmilk and Formula
Until a baby turns one, breastmilk or formula will continue to make up a large portion of his diet. This is especially true for babies who self-feed, since they may not actually ingest as much food as babies who are spoon-fed. See the portion chart, but know that formula needs vary. Some babies prefer to drink more formula less often, or less formula more frequently. Pay attention to your baby's hunger cues when he's bottle-feeding to make sure he's eating only as much as he is hungry for.
Typically, after the introduction of solids most babies need around 32 ounces of formula a day, broken up into four or five feedings. At around eight to ten months, as your baby gets the hang of feeding himself and solid snacks are introduced, the amount of formula your baby needs will drop to 24 to 28 ounces, broken up into three to five feedings. See the chart for more details.
If your baby is breastfeeding, continue to let him drink until he has had his fill.
## Going Organic
As parents, we want to give our babies the very best, and buying organic food can feel like a no-brainer. Conventionally grown foods contain a higher concentration of pesticides, and pesticides accumulate more quickly in our babies' little bodies.
That said, most research suggests that the pesticide levels in conventional food are safe, and organic food can be costlier—especially when a lot of it ends up on the floor as your baby feeds himself! If you're committed to offering your baby organic food but concerned about the expense, consider only buying organic versions of the foods that are the most contaminated. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) tracks the "dirtiest" and "cleanest" fruits and veggies in terms of pesticide load (although even most of the "dirtiest" produce has pesticide levels under the maximum limits established by the federal government). You can find those lists at ewg.org.
Another strategy, and the one I use in my house, is to choose organic for the foods we eat the most often. For my family, that's milk, eggs, berries, and baby spinach. I also strive to buy meat and poultry that are either organic or raised without the use of antibiotics and artificial growth hormones.
If the expense puts some foods out of reach or you're just not convinced of the benefits, don't feel guilty about skipping going organic. The most important thing is to feed your family a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, along with lean proteins, however they're grown and raised.
## Dairy
Before age one, babies should not drink cow's milk, since it can be hard to digest and inhibit iron absorption, leaving little room for other nutritious foods in your baby's small tummy. Instead, stick with breastmilk or formula. Beginning at 12 months, your baby can transition to full-fat cow's milk, and at age two, you can switch to reduced or low-fat milk, if you prefer.
It's perfectly okay, though, to offer your baby full-fat yogurt (made with cow's milk) and cheese as part of his meals and to use full-fat milk in baking and cooking from about six months.
## Sugar
Avoid giving your baby added sugars during her first year. (In fact, the American Heart Association recommends no added sugars for the first two years of life.) This includes maple syrup and especially honey, which can contain botulism.
That said, my philosophy is that if a family meal contains a bit of sugar for balance or maple syrup for a hint of sweetness, that's fine. Just skip the desserts, presweetened cereals and yogurts, and sugary beverages for baby.
## Salt
One of my first lessons in culinary school was the importance of salt for adding flavor to food. Pitting a plain steamed broccoli floret against a lightly salted one is nowhere near a fair fight. And frankly, it makes adults and children much more likely to eat a healthy portion of broccoli. For most people, a sprinkle of salt takes food from blah to bliss.
For babies, though, too much sodium can put stress on their kidneys. So when making food just for your baby, skip the salt shaker. When making family meals for BLF, some parents choose to add a tiny bit of salt, or just salt grownups' and bigger kids' food at the table. The recipes in the First Foods and Heartier Finger Foods chapters don't call for any salt. For those recipes that you might want to continue making as your baby grows up, a salt measurement is included in the Age It Up description.
The Family Meals chapter includes a salt measurement in each recipe as an optional ingredient. (The nutritional information for each recipe does not include optional ingredients.) My hope is that you'll continue to make these recipes long after your baby is a toddler, and you'll likely want to include salt in the recipes then for top flavor.
## Fresh from the Freezer
Don't automatically shun canned and frozen foods. When rinsed, low-sodium canned beans and lentils (from BPA-free cans) make nutritious foods for baby. Frozen foods, especially, are a great option. Since frozen fruits and vegetables are picked and frozen at the height of freshness, they are just as nutrient-packed as their fresh counterparts. My frozen favorites include cooked chopped spinach (such a timesaver!), berries, cherries, and mango.
## Big Flavor
Don't shy away from adding herbs, spices, and other pops of flavor like citrus and savory cheeses to your baby's food. There's no evidence that babies prefer bland foods, and the more flavors they try now, the greater the chances they'll like more foods later. Avoid spicy (as in hot spicy) foods; add chiles and other fiery foods in small amounts when your baby is closer to a year old.
## Cooking
As I said in my previous book _Real Baby Food_ , while your baby is in taste-training, you are in kitchen-training. Whether you're an avid cook or a struggling beginner, the more you cook, the more comfortable you'll be in the kitchen, and the healthier and more delicious your family's meals will become. Just like eating, people aren't born knowing how to cook. With time and experience, cooking will become a skill that will serve you and your family well for years to come.
## Taste-Training
Before the age of one, most babies are more open to new flavors than they ever will be again in their lives. From kale to corn and salmon to sweet peas, this "flavor window" is the time for little ones to try it all. Many scientists now believe that children's taste preferences are established before they even learn to walk. A recent study suggested that babies who rarely consumed fruits and veggies rarely consumed them as older children, too. It follows that the more flavors your baby tries, the more likely he is to continue to eat them.
babies do not spring from the womb eager to eat a balanced diet full of leafy greens. eating well is learned.
Now, this doesn't mean if your child happily accepts kale as a nine-month-old, he will continue to relish it throughout his toddler years. Most children go through a sometimes years-long choosy phase beginning around age two and lasting until around age six. But children who ate kale as babies are more likely to come back around to it than children who did not.
Your baby may make a hilarious face the first time he tastes green beans or spinach, grimacing, spitting out the food, wrinkling his nose. This is completely normal! It doesn't mean he will never like these foods. Keep putting them on his high chair tray. He will likely try them again and learn to enjoy them. Don't give up. Research shows that it can take up to a dozen tries for a child to accept a new flavor, and that number only goes up the older a child is. Children like foods that are familiar to them, so give them the chance to become accustomed.
On the flip side, never force or pressure your child to eat something he doesn't want. Your job is to offer healthy, tasty options in appropriate portions. His job is to decide what and how much he eats. Don't try to do his job.
It's worth repeating: "Don't give up." It's frustrating when your child rejects a food, especially if you have spent significant time preparing it. (Believe me, I know!) Rejected food seems wasteful and expensive, but please persevere. We don't expect our children to learn to read overnight, and we need to be just as patient as they learn to eat.
Babies do not spring from the womb eager to eat a balanced diet full of leafy greens. Eating well is learned. As Bee Wilson says in the illuminating book _First Bite: How We Learn to Eat_ , "The way you teach a child to eat well is through example, enthusiasm, and patient exposure to good food."
## Making the Case for a Mixed Approach
Some proponents of traditional baby-led weaning argue that serving purées alongside finger foods is confusing for children and may even be dangerous as babies are learning to handle two completely new textures at the same time.
However, there is no evidence that it is unwise to offer both textures simultaneously, providing babies are developmentally ready for solids and can pick up finger foods. In fact, a mixed approach—offering your baby both finger foods and purées—can be a convenient and less stressful way to prevent possible nutritional gaps while promoting the development of self-feeding skills and encouraging independence.
Here are six reasons why a mixed approach may make sense for your family:
## 1. Variety of textures
The early introduction of safe finger foods allows babies to develop hand-eye coordination, practice grasping skills, and promote oral motor development. But spoon-feeding may also be important as it teaches a different set of skills, such as scooping the food off the spoon and manipulating it in the mouth before swallowing. Via both purées and finger foods babies get vital exposure to a variety of textures, which helps them become better eaters now and in the future.
## 2. Prevention of nutritional "gaps"
Some babies may not be able to consume enough finger foods to get the nutrition— especially iron and zinc—they need. Feeding them purées rich in these nutrients can be an easy way to prevent nutritional imbalances.
## 3. Less pressure and anxiety
Some babies prefer to start with finger foods, while others do better with purées for the first few weeks. The mixed approach helps reduce parental anxiety around gagging and choking. At the same time, its flexibility allows parents to stay attuned to their baby's developmental cues.
## 4. Convenience
However beneficial finger foods are, they can also be a messy and labor-intensive way to feed a baby, especially when traveling or on the go. The convenience of spoon-feeding purées may be what parents need from time to time in our busy world.
## 5. Responsive feeding
Both spoon-feeding and finger foods can be used to feed the baby in a responsive way, which helps babies stay attuned to their hunger-satiety and develop a healthy relationship with foods. The responsive feeding principle is more obvious when a baby self-feeds, since the baby chooses what—if anything—to put in his mouth. In order to spoon-feed a baby in a responsive way, parents should wait for a baby to pay attention before placing a spoon in her mouth, remain sensitive to her satiety signals, and allow the baby to determine the amount of food she wants to eat.
## 6. Prevention of food allergies
Recent research suggests that feeding babies potentially allergenic foods (eggs, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, seafood, wheat, and soy) at six months or earlier may help prevent food allergies in the future. The mixed approach allows for easy exposure to these foods in a convenient form of purée.
I've heard that "food before one is just for fun." Is that true?
Yes and no. When your baby is just starting solids, he is likely to be exploring and playing more than eating. As his eating skills develop, the portions of solid foods actually ingested will likely go up. The biggest shift often happens at around nine to ten months when most babies naturally reduce their intake of milk or formula and start getting more nutrients from solid foods. Some nutrients found in solid foods, such as iron and zinc, are especially important for development.
If I already started with purées, can I still switch to only feeding finger foods, or does that mean my baby is more likely to choke?
It is fine to switch. Babies are equipped with learning mechanisms that allow them to master a variety of textures from early on. Besides, serving your baby finger foods will contribute to the development of important oral motor skills, strengthen self-regulation, and make your life easier later down the road when she becomes a confident self-feeder.
Won't my baby choke if I give her finger foods before she has any teeth?
Babies are surprisingly powerful chewers even before their teeth come in, provided the food is tender. They are also equipped with a natural safety mechanism: the gag reflex. This can help ensure that foods that may cause choking are pushed forward in the mouth. It's a good (if scary, at times) system. By preparing your baby's food properly, you can make BLF much safer and minimize gagging. For more details on gagging and choking, see recipe.
My baby seems hungry, but he's having a hard time eating enough to satisfy him. What should I do?
The act of eating and especially self-feeding is hard work for babies. Besides, some babies need more calories than others, and their appetites vary greatly from day to day. The easiest way to make sure your baby is getting enough food is to allow him to eat as much solid food as he wants at regular mealtimes. It may be helpful to offer a variety of textures, including mashed or puréed foods, so he can keep improving his eating skills and also have an easier way to meet his caloric needs. Finally, allow him to drink as much breastmilk or formula as he wants at each feeding, especially if he is under ten months old, when most of his caloric needs are satisfied through drinking.
I don't think my baby actually eats much when she feeds herself—is that okay?
Whether with BLF or a traditional purée approach, few babies are able to consume large amounts of solid food right away. Their tummies are small, breastmilk or formula still provide most nutrition, and flavors of new foods can be overwhelming. When using the BLF approach, be prepared for your baby to actually eat a very small amount of food, since most of it ends up on the floor—and on your baby. That's one reason to consider offering your baby purées alongside finger foods, as it gives him the chance to learn self-feeding while still getting the important nutrition he needs.
Does my baby have a "virgin gut," and does that mean I can't feed him certain foods?
The idea that before six months of age babies have a "virgin" or "open" gut allowing big protein molecules and pathogens to escape directly into the bloodstream is a myth that may sound quite scary for some parents. In reality, intestinal permeability (or the ability of food particles to cross the intestinal lining) dramatically decreases in the very first days of life, so by the time your baby is ready for solid foods, his gut is far from being "virgin." The digestive system will keep maturing and adapting its enzyme production in response to the food that is on the menu, but it is a challenge human bodies are prepared for from about four months of age. So there is no need to avoid any food out of fear that it will damage your baby's gut.
How do I know if my baby has eaten enough?
This is an easy one! Just watch your baby carefully and she will give you plenty of cues. Losing interest in food, turning her head away, closing her mouth when the spoon approaches, or playing with finger foods instead of eating them are all signs of your baby getting full. If you try to push her to eat more, you will have a fussy baby spitting out food everywhere. So just trust her to know when she has had enough, and wind down the mealtime swiftly.
Is it true that giving a baby purées teaches them to swallow before learning to chew, and that BLF teaches a baby to chew, then swallow? Could that be a problem?
Since purées do not need to be chewed, babies can quickly get pretty good at eating them. The only skill they need is moving the food toward the back of the mouth in order to swallow it. Finger foods, on the other hand, are more challenging, because the food needs to be bitten off and chewed before it is ready for swallowing. Some babies can handle this additional challenge from the beginning, while others will spit out the food or gag and need more time to master finger foods.
Are there any babies who shouldn't try self-feeding?
Babies who were born prematurely or who have medical or developmental problems may have trouble with self-feeding at an early age. Talk with your doctor if you have questions. Also, if your baby gags frequently and is distressed by it, or if he vomits when exposed to certain foods or textures, take a step back to purées or the texture he comfortably tolerates and talk to your doctor about further oral motor and/or sensory assessment. But remember that some babies are just more cautious eaters without any underlying issues, and consequently don't have much interest in self-feeding or exploring foods. Offering a variety of textures and flavors in a responsive way will help your child look forward to mealtimes while expanding his variety at a comfortable pace.
## 10 rules for baby-led feeding
1 Wash your baby's hands before mealtime.
2 Always make sure your baby is sitting up when he eats.
3 Never place finger foods in your baby's mouth for him.
4 Make sure finger foods are cut into safe shapes: adult-pinky-size for babies six to eight months old, chickpea-size for older babies.
5 Cook hard foods like apples and carrots until they're tender, but still hold their shape.
6 Skip most added sugar and salt in your baby's food.
7 Be sure to include sources of iron, zinc, and healthy fats in your baby's diet.
8 Always stay with your baby while he eats.
9 Be responsive, paying close attention to your baby's hunger cues. There's no pressure on a little one to take "just one more bite" or feeding in front of the TV to distract him into eating more food.
10 Don't be afraid to spoon-feed purées from time to time if you'd like.
How to Steam
Gagging versus Choking
Roasted Apple Slices
Broccoli Brooms
Simple Poached Salmon
Roasted Zucchini Sticks
OJ Chicken
Basic Baked Oatmeal
Kale and White Bean Mash
Easy Avocado
Cinnamon-Banana Pancakes
Eggy Tofu
Baby's First Meatballs
Lazy Mom's Black Beans
Garlicky Spinach
Mashed Potato
Tomato Chicken
First Hummus
Lemony Roasted Fish
Crinkle-Cut Carrots
Spiced Chicken and Sweet Potato Purée
Mini Turkey Patties
Golden Eggs with Peas
Rosemary Roots
Sesame Soba Noodles
Strawberry and Goat Cheese Spread
Avocado-Beet Dip
Teff Porridge
Toasts of the Town
A Purée Primer
It's time! Your baby is able to sit up with support, interested in food, and reaching for the meal on your plate. In this chapter you'll see how to prep single-ingredient fruits, vegetables, and proteins for easy grasping and eating. Simple recipes introduce superfoods like kale, salmon, and berries.
This chapter includes a few purées as well. Feed your baby with a spoon (but pay attention to her cues) or make the purées thicker and allow her to self-feed, one handful at a time. Either way, follow your baby's lead. She's ready to start her eating adventure.
## At This Stage
• Much of eating at this early stage is about your baby exploring—touching, smelling, and, yes, tasting. But don't be alarmed if it seems like little of the food is actually making it into her tummy. Self-feeding takes a lot of eye-hand coordination, and that's an ability your baby is still developing. If she seems particularly frustrated, consider spoon-feeding her a purée or mash, but keep offering finger foods at mealtimes.
• When self-feeding, your baby will likely use her whole palm for picking up food, so cut foods into long, thin sticks or make sure softer foods are thick enough to pick up by the handful.
• Skip added salt and sugars in foods you prepare for your baby.
• The portion sizes in this chapter are quite small: just 2 to 4 tablespoons. Even so, these are just guidelines. Your baby may eat more or less. Let her decide.
• Offer your baby water in a sippy cup or, even better, a small open cup to drink with her meal.
• Your baby's facial expressions will likely be pure gold as she tries new foods. Sometimes she will smile with delight; other times she will grimace or go wide-eyed with surprise. Even if your baby seems not to like a new food, don't take it away immediately. She may move back to it and try again. And remember, if she doesn't like a food, try it again in a week, then in a month, and then in another month in another form. In other words, don't give up! It can take a dozen (or more) tries for a baby to develop a taste for particular foods.
## Food Safety Basics
• Always wash your hands before cooking and after handling raw meat, poultry, or eggs.
• Wash thoroughly any cutting boards or utensils that have been in contact with raw meat, poultry, or eggs.
• Don't defrost foods on the countertop. Instead, thaw them in the fridge overnight or in the microwave. An overnight defrost usually yields the best results.
Remember the rule of threes. Most foods keep well in the fridge for up to three days and in the freezer for up to three months.
• Food can stay at room temperature for up to two hours. Any longer than that and it needs to go in the refrigerator or freezer.
• Most foods (except for seafood, which can turn more quickly) keep well in the refrigerator for at least three days or in the freezer for up to three months.
single-ingredient finger foods for Beginning Eaters
(ages 6 months and up)
* Benchmark size: Length and width of adult pinky
* Benchmark softness: Adult can easily mash with thumb and forefinger
## How to Steam
Steamed fruits and vegetables are ideal finger foods for beginning eaters. Your goal is a texture that is soft, but not so soft that the food disintegrates when your baby picks it up. A good rule of thumb: It should take just gentle pressure for you to mash the food with your fingers.
To steam fruits and veggies, cut the pieces into roughly the same size—think the width and length of your pinky finger. This will help each piece cook at an equal rate. Place a steamer basket over 1 inch of water in a medium saucepan. Bring the water to a boil. Add the food, cover, and cook until tender. Don't be shy about checking frequently for doneness. Remove the food from the pot with tongs and let cool before serving or storing.
Fruits and Veggies Ideal for Steaming
• Peeled apple slices
• Peeled pear slices
• Broccoli florets
• Cauliflower florets
• Carrot sticks
• Green beans
• Peeled potato sticks
• Peeled sweet potato sticks
• Zucchini sticks
## Gagging versus Choking
"But won't she choke?" That's the reaction many people have when they hear about baby-led feeding for the first time.
Starting solids—especially finger foods—can be stressful for parents due to an intense fear of choking. Indeed, transitioning from a 100% liquid diet to solid food is a big developmental step for babies. They need to master many important skills and develop muscle strength before they can successfully manipulate solid food in their mouths.
Luckily, nature equipped babies with a perfect instrument to stay safe during this learning process: the gag reflex. Gagging is a natural process that allows babies to expel the food they are not yet equipped to swallow. As babies mature, their gagging reflex shifts closer to the back of the tongue and gagging occurs less frequently, and then finally at the same level as in adults at around age eight to nine months.
Although some amount of gagging occurs in almost all babies when solids are first started, excessive gagging may signal that your baby isn't quite ready for certain textures. If your baby gags frequently when served finger foods, it may make sense to step back and wait another week or two before continuing with solids. Or consider serving purées for a bit longer before trying again.
Gagging may also be a sign of oral motor delays or extreme sensitivities to the smell, texture, or flavor of food. Excessive gagging is not only very scary for parents—it is very unpleasant for babies, who may start associating mealtimes with discomfort. If your baby is very distressed by gagging or it occurs frequently and is accompanied by vomiting, talk to your doctor about a referral to a speech language pathologist or occupational therapist for an evaluation.
Choking, unlike gagging, can be life-threatening and should be avoided at all costs. Choking is more common in young children than in adults because children are just learning how to chew and their throats are smaller and more easily blocked by pieces of food.
## Here's how to stay safe when starting solids
## Know the difference between choking and gagging
While gagging is often accompanied by a coughing or retching sound, choking is almost always silent. A choking baby may only cough or cry weakly. Some signs of choking include flapping or waving hands, staring with an open mouth, clutching the throat, and lips and under-eye areas turning blue.
## Prevent choking by choosing safe foods
There is not a lot of good-quality research on the dangers of choking when feeding finger foods to babies. But researchers behind a recent randomized trial concluded that babies who are fed finger foods are not more likely to choke than those fed purées. To minimize choking, it is important to remember that any hard food that can snap off easily, such as hard raw vegetables and fruit, is not a good option for beginning eaters. To make hard foods a safe choice for your baby, cut them into matchstick shapes and cook slightly to soften.
## Be guided by your baby's readiness
Babies who are not developmentally prepared for solids may continuously gag or choke even on thin purées. The thrust tongue reflex—where babies automatically push food out of their mouths with their tongues—that diminishes at around four months is, in fact, another safety system that protects babies from choking on solids. Both the thrust reflex and excessive gagging may be signs that your child needs more time before he can safely enjoy solid foods.
## Be prepared
Learn infant and child first aid and CPR in a certified training course.
## Watch your baby at all times while she's eating
Period. This is the most important prevention strategy parents can use.
## Roasted Apple Slices
To make apples tender enough for beginning eaters, you can steam them or, my favorite method, roast them. Cooked slowly in the oven, the fruit's flavors become even more concentrated and the apples take on an irresistible velvety texture.
* 1 apple, such as Gala, peeled, halved, cored, and cut into 8 wedges
* 1 teaspoon olive oil
* ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
* ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Place the apple slices on the prepared pan. Toss with the olive oil, and sprinkle with cardamom and cinnamon (if using).
3 Bake until tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
4 Cool and serve whole or cut into small pieces for more advanced eaters.
Makes 4 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition per serving: 34 calories; 0g protein; 1g fat (0g sat. fat); 6g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 5g sugars; 1mg sodium; 3mg calcium; 0.1mg iron; 49mg potassium; 2mg vitamin C; 25IU vitamin A
I like the idea of all this, but it feels like I'm constantly cleaning my kitchen. **Is there any way to minimize the mess?**
If you've spent any time on the Facebook baby-led weaning pages, you know that this feeding approach is capital-M _Messy_. Of course! BLF babies are exploring all sorts of foods, and this exploration can include smearing avocado on their ears and chewed-up sweet potato on the high chair or floor. Here are a few tips for handling the mess:
• Let your baby eat wearing only a diaper and a bib. After the meal? Bath time!
• Buy a bib with long arms and a pocket to catch food spills.
• Skip serving food in bowls or on plates. Just put it on a clean tray, since bowls or plates are likely to end up on the floor.
• Make sure your high chair is easy to clean, with a removable tray and easy-wipe seat.
• Place a drop cloth, large trash bag, or "splat mat" under your baby's high chair to protect the floor from spills.
• Invest in a small handheld vacuum and store it nearby.
• Consider getting a dog if you don't already have one. (Just kidding!) (Sort of.)
In the end, you have to embrace the mess. Your baby will become a neat eater as he gets older, and for now he's learning how to be a good eater, and that's even better.
## Broccoli Brooms
This vibrant green veg is easy and delicious served plain. But you can up the nutritional ante with the healthy fats in olive oil and the B vitamins in nutritional yeast. To get a head start on this recipe, wash, trim, and store the broccoli in a zip-top bag in the fridge up to 48 hours before steaming.
* 1 bunch broccoli (about 1 pound), cut into florets with 1 inch or so of stalk
* 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Place a steamer basket over 1 inch of water in a wide saucepan. Bring the water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool.
2 Put the nutritional yeast in a small shallow dish. Quickly dip the head of each floret into a bit of olive oil and then sweep each floret in the nutritional yeast.
Makes about 8 servings
Make Ahead: Plain steamed florets can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Dip them in the olive oil and nutritional yeast just before serving.
Nutrition per serving: 54 calories; 2g protein; 4g fat (1g sat. fat); 4g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 1g sugars; 19mg sodium; 27mg calcium; 0.5mg iron; 179mg potassium; 50mg vitamin C; 353IU vitamin A
Broccoli Brooms
## Simple Poached Salmon
Serve fish early and often, especially omega-3 rich types like salmon, mackerel, and tuna (see recipe for more information on tuna and mercury).
* 1 lemon, halved
* One 6-ounce fillet salmon, rinsed and any bones removed
1 Choose a lidded pot in which your salmon fillet can lie flat. Fill the pot about halfway with water. Cut one half of the lemon into thin slices and add them to the water. Bring to a boil.
2 Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Add the salmon. Cover the pot and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and remove the lid. Let the salmon sit in the water for 10 minutes. Remove and discard the skin.
3 Cool to room temperature or serve chilled. Flake with a fork for easier grabbing and spritz with lemon juice from the remaining lemon half before serving.
Makes 6 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Age It Up: Poached salmon is delicious at any age. Serve it with lemony mayonnaise for dipping or flake it over pasta drizzled with olive oil and dressed with lemon.
Nutrition per serving: 46 calories; 6g protein; 2g fat (0.5g sat. fat); 0g carbohydrates; 0g fiber; 0g sugars; 13mg sodium; 4mg calcium; 0.1mg iron; 128mg potassium; 1mg vitamin C; 53IU vitamin A
Should you rinse fish and chicken?
Fish, maybe. Fish often needs a quick rinse since scales sometimes cling to the flesh. Chicken—no. Rinsing a whole chicken or chicken parts before cooking only encourages the spread of bacteria in the kitchen as potentially contaminated water splashes around your sink. Plus, any bacteria that could be dangerous to your family isn't going to simply wash down the drain. The chicken needs to be cooked thoroughly to kill the bacteria. In the end, rinsing chicken does some harm, potentially, and no good. Save a step and skip it.
## Roasted Zucchini Sticks
Keeping the peel on the zucchini helps the roasted stick stay in one piece. Don't be surprised if your baby gums the softer part of the zucchini and leaves the peel behind. These super-simple veggie sticks are delicious on their own or dunked into marinara sauce.
* 1 zucchini
* Olive oil
* Italian-style bread crumbs
1 Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Cut the zucchini into sticks about 6 inches long and ¾ inch thick. Pour some olive oil onto a plate and spread some bread crumbs out in a shallow dish or pie plate.
3 Roll the sticks in the olive oil, then the bread crumbs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4 Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping once, or until the zucchini is tender and golden. Cool and serve.
Makes 4 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Re-crisp the bread crumbs by reheating the sticks in the oven for 5 minutes. Cool and serve.
Nutrition per serving: 98 calories; 1g protein; 7g fat (1g sat. fat); 8g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 1g sugars; 20mg sodium; 8mg calcium; 0.3mg iron; 131mg potassium; 9mg vitamin C; 100IU vitamin A
Roasted Zucchini Sticks
## OJ Chicken
Cooked covered in the oven, this chicken becomes almost unbelievably tender. Play with the flavors by substituting one lemon and one lime for the orange.
* Zest and juice of 1 large navel orange
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* ½ pound chicken tenders
1 Combine the orange zest, orange juice, and olive oil in a medium baking dish. Add the chicken tenders and marinate for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate if marinating for longer than 1 hour.
2 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink when you cut into the fattest tender.
3 Discard the cooking liquid. Cool the chicken and shred or cut into chunks.
Makes 4 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Cooking Tip: Be sure to wash citrus fruits before zesting.
Nutrition per serving: 178 calories; 7g protein; 11g fat (2g sat. fat); 12g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 3g sugars; 226mg sodium; 10mg calcium; 0.6mg iron; 120mg potassium; 5mg vitamin C; 14IU vitamin A
## Basic Baked Oatmeal
Oatmeal is one of those foods that seems perfect for babies, but it's not such a natural finger food. The solution? Bake, chill, and cut into sticks or cubes. For a more elaborate version, see recipe.
* 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
* 2 cups rolled oats
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 2 cups whole milk
* 1 egg
1 Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with butter.
2 In a large bowl, whisk together the oats and baking powder. Whisk in the melted butter, milk, and egg.
3 Pour the oat mixture into the prepared pan, making sure that the oats are spread out and submerged. Bake until no longer jiggly in the center, about 35 minutes.
4 Chill and cut into rectangles for serving.
Makes 12 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition per serving: 165 calories; 8g protein; 6g fat (2g sat. fat); 20g carbohydrates; 3g fiber; 2g sugars; 80mg sodium; 103mg calcium; 1.6mg iron; 203mg potassium; 1mg vitamin C; 196IU vitamin A
## Kale and White Bean Mash
This purée is thick enough for your baby to simply scoop up with his hands or deliver to his mouth with a preloaded spoon. For a looser purée appropriate for spoon-feeding, thin the mixture with water, breastmilk, or formula.
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
* 4 cups torn lacinato kale leaves
* One 15.5-ounce can low-sodium cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
* 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the kale and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes.
2 Transfer the kale and garlic to a food processor. Pulse to finely chop the kale. Add the beans and lemon juice. Process until smooth.
3 Serve thick for hands-on eating or thin for parental spoon-feeding.
Makes about 1¼ cups
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Mix It Up: To turn this purée into patties, form the mixture into 10 rounds about ½ inch thick and put them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet. The patties will firm up as they cool.
Wholesome Tip: Lacinato kale is also known as Tuscan or dinosaur kale. It has flatter leaves than curly kale, and is more tender and less bitter.
Nutrition per serving (2 tablespoons): 48 calories; 2g protein; 2g fat (0g sat. fat); 7g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 1g sugars; 70mg sodium; 37mg calcium; 0.5mg iron; 122mg potassium; 33mg vitamin C; 4,121IU vitamin A
Kale and White Bean Mash
Easy Avocado
## Easy Avocado
Avocados, full of fiber and beneficial unsaturated fats, are an incredible first food for babies. Naturally soft, they are ideal blended into a smoothie, spread on toast, or even mashed and licked off a spoon. That said, they can be challenging finger foods—so darn slippery! Here's the trick:
Halve, pit, peel, and slice a ripe, but not mushy, avocado into 8 slices. Place panko bread crumbs, unsweetened shredded coconut, and/or ground flaxseeds on a small plate. Gently press the avocado into the mixture to adhere. The coating will give your baby something to hold on to, so the avocado actually makes it into her mouth, not just on the floor.
Nutrition per serving (¼ avocado with 2 teaspoons panko): 110 calories; 2g protein; 7g fat (1g sat. fat); 10g carbohydrates; 4g fiber; 0g sugars; 20mg sodium; 6mg calcium; 0.4mg iron; 244mg potassium; 5mg vitamin C; 73IU vitamin A
Nutrition per serving (¼ avocado with 2 teaspoons unsweetened coconut): 91 calories; 1g protein; 8g fat (2g sat. fat); 5g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 1g sugars; 4mg sodium; 6mg calcium; 0.3mg iron; 253mg potassium; 5mg vitamin C; 73IU vitamin A
Nutrition per serving (¼ avocado with 2 teaspoons ground flaxseeds): 107 calories; 2g protein; 10g fat (1g sat. fat); 6g carbohydrates; 5g fiber; 0g sugars; 5mg sodium; 19mg calcium; 0.6mg iron; 284mg potassium; 5mg vitamin C; 73IU vitamin A
## Cinnamon-Banana Pancakes
These sweet cakes contain no added sugar and no flour. Serve plain or spread with a thin layer of peanut butter or almond butter for an even more delicious snack or breakfast.
* 1 egg
* 1 large ripe banana, mashed (about ½ cup)
* ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 Break the egg into a medium bowl and beat with a fork. Add the mashed banana and cinnamon and stir to combine. The batter will seem very runny.
2 Melt the butter on a large griddle or in a large, preferably nonstick, skillet. Drop the banana batter by tablespoonfuls onto the pan and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes on the first side and 1 to 2 minutes on the second. Cool and serve.
Makes 9 pancakes
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat briefly, or just serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving (1 pancake): 30 calories; 1g protein; 2g fat (1g sat. fat); 3g carbohydrates; 0g fiber; 2g sugars; 7mg sodium; 4mg calcium; 0.1mg iron; 54mg potassium; 1mg vitamin C; 74IU vitamin A
Cinnamon-Banana Pancakes
## Eggy Tofu
This recipe is an easy way to combine two power foods.
* One 14-ounce block firm tofu
* 1 egg
* 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Press the tofu to remove excess liquid: place the block on a plate lined with folded paper towels. Cover with more folded paper towels and set another plate on top. Place a heavy can (such as tomatoes) or a box of chicken broth on top. Let sit for 20 minutes. Remove the plate and paper towels.
2 Cut the tofu into 16 rectangles about 3 inches by 1 inch. Beat the egg in a shallow dish.
3 Heat the olive oil in a large, preferably nonstick, skillet over medium heat. Coat each piece of tofu in the egg, letting any excess drip off, and cook, working in batches if necessary, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Add more olive oil to the pan between batches if needed. Cool and serve.
Makes 8 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat briefly, or serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving: 58 calories; 5g protein; 4g fat (1g sat. fat); 1g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 0g sugars; 14mg sodium; 103mg calcium; 1mg iron; 81mg potassium; 0mg vitamin C; 30IU vitamin A
## Baby's First Meatballs
Once your baby has gotten the hang of eating these savory little nuggets, add finely chopped onion, garlic, and/or herbs to the meat before shaping.
* 1 pound 85% lean ground beef
* Freshly ground black pepper
1 Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and top with a wire rack.
2 Place the ground beef in a medium bowl and mix with a bit of pepper. Form into 10 elongated meatballs, more like cylinders, about 2 inches by 1 inch.
3 Transfer the meatballs to the rack. Bake until the center of each meatball registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool and serve.
Makes 10 meatballs
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or the microwave.
Age It Up: Add ¾ teaspoon salt to the meat mixture with the pepper.
Cooking Tip: An instant-read thermometer belongs in everyone's kitchen arsenal. They're inexpensive and indispensable when it comes to roasting chicken or turkey or making meatballs or meat loaf.
Nutrition per serving (1 meatball): 98 calories; 8g protein; 7g fat (3g sat. fat); 0g carbohydrates; 0g fiber; 0g sugars; 30mg sodium; 7mg calcium; 1mg iron; 134mg potassium; 0mg vitamin C; 0IU vitamin A
Lazy Mom's Black Beans
## Lazy Mom's Black Beans
I suppose you could make the argument that opening a can of beans is the real lazy mom's way, and it's certainly a method I use often. But lately I have been taking advantage of the slow cooker to make these versatile, protein-rich foods. I like that there is no sodium added, unless I add it myself, and that I don't need to worry about BPA or any other chemicals in the cans. And unlike cooking dried beans on the stovetop, it's completely hands-off, and there's no need to soak the beans in advance.
* Nonstick cooking spray
* 1 pound dried black beans, rinsed
* 1 white onion, halved
1 Spray the insert of a large slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Add the beans and onion halves. Cover with 2 inches of water.
2 Cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours, or until the beans are tender. Discard the onion.
3 Serve the beans whole or mashed.
Makes 4½ cups beans
Make Ahead: Be sure to store the beans in their cooking liquid. If you'd like to make a soup, keep all the cooking liquid; it makes for a flavorful broth. Beans will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, and they freeze beautifully.
Age It Up: Season the beans with salt during cooking.
Nutrition per serving (2 tablespoons): 77 calories; 5g protein; 0g fat (0g sat. fat); 14g carbohydrates; 3g fiber; 1g sugars; 2mg sodium; 28mg calcium; 1.1mg iron; 336mg potassium; 0mg vitamin C; 0IU vitamin A
## Garlicky Spinach
Garlic and lemon help greens sing. Plus, the vitamin C in the citrus makes the iron in the greens more bioavailable to your baby.
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
* One 5-ounce package baby spinach
* Lemon wedge
1 Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2 Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted. Drain in a fine-mesh sieve, pushing out excess liquid.
3 Transfer the spinach to a cutting board and chop.
4 Spritz with lemon and let your baby feed herself by the handful.
Makes ½ cup (2 servings)
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Nutrition per serving (¼ cup): 79 calories; 2g protein; 7g fat (1g sat. fat); 3g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 0g sugars; 55mg sodium; 70mg calcium; 2.3mg iron; 6mg potassium; 21mg vitamin C; 4,586IU vitamin A
## Mashed Potato
This recipe is for brave moms and dads who have the patience and good humor to cheer their baby on as he picks up mashed potatoes by the handful. It's a wonderful experience for your little one, since mashed potatoes are ideal for exploring. Just make sure to plan for bath time right after the meal! Once your baby has gotten the hang of these, add some flavorful mix-ins such as chopped chives, grated cheese, or turmeric.
* 1 medium russet potato, peeled and chopped into roughly 1-inch chunks
* 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 Place the potato chunks in a medium saucepan. Add water to cover by 1 inch. Bring the water to a boil and cook until the potato is tender, about 15 minutes.
2 Drain the potato and return it to the pan. Place the pan over low heat and shake gently for about 30 seconds to dry out the potato chunks.
3 Transfer the potato to a medium bowl. Mash with a fork or potato masher. Mash in the butter until melted and incorporated. Cool to room temperature and serve.
Makes about 1 cup (4 servings)
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Nutrition per serving: 123 calories; 2g protein; 6g fat (4g sat. fat); 16g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 1g sugars; 11mg sodium; 15mg calcium; 0.8mg iron; 413mg potassium; 6mg vitamin C; 185IU vitamin A
## Tomato Chicken
The tomatoes in this dish thicken as they cook, making an effortless sauce for the chicken.
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 large chicken breast (about ½ pound)
* 1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
2 Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook, with the liquid just simmering, for about 12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
3 Cool, then shred the chicken using two forks or your fingers. Serve with the tomato sauce.
Makes 4 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition per serving: 181 calories; 8g protein; 11g fat (2g sat. fat); 12g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 3g sugars; 21mg sodium; 30mg calcium; 1.4mg iron; 284mg potassium; 6mg vitamin C; 423IU vitamin A
## First Hummus
Make this simple spread as smooth or lumpy as you like. Your baby will probably enjoy eating this squishy spread by the handful. Or serve it as a dip or spread on toast.
* One 15-ounce can low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Place the chickpeas in a medium bowl and smash with a fork. Stir in the olive oil and lemon juice, continuing to smash.
Makes about 1 cup (8 servings)
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Age It Up: Season with salt and use as a dip or sandwich filling.
Nutrition per serving (2 tablespoons): 108 calories; 3g protein; 6g fat (1g sat. fat); 12g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 0g sugars; 120mg sodium; 17mg calcium; 0.8mg iron; 92mg potassium; 2mg vitamin C; 11IU vitamin A
## Lemony Roasted Fish
There are so many things parents can do to start their babies off on the right foot nutritionally. Serving low-mercury fish early and often is near the top of the list.
* One 6-ounce cod fillet
* 1 teaspoon olive oil
* Lemon zest
* Lemon wedge
1 Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Place the fish on the prepared baking sheet. Rub with the olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch or two of lemon zest. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or just until the fish flakes easily when you insert a thin knife into the center. Spritz the fish with lemon juice. Cool and serve in large flakes.
Makes 4 servings
Age It Up: Roasting fish fillets is an easy way to get a healthy dinner on the table quickly, no matter what age your kids are. Just season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper before roasting.
Nutrition per serving: 45 calories; 8g protein; 1g fat (0g sat. fat); 0g carbohydrates; 0g fiber; 0g sugars; 23mg sodium; 7mg calcium; 0.2mg iron; 176mg potassium; 0mg vitamin C; 17IU vitamin A
Lemony Roasted Fish
## Crinkle-Cut Carrots
Sure, you can steam baby carrots or carrot sticks. But veggies chopped with a crinkle cutter (available on Amazon.com and at kitchen supply stores) are easier for a baby to grasp, and they look cute, too.
* 3 carrots, peeled
1 Place a steamer basket over 1 inch of water in a medium saucepan. Bring the water to a simmer.
2 Using a crinkle cutter, chop the carrots into sticks about 2½ inches long and ½ inch wide.
3 Put the carrot sticks in the steamer basket. Cover and steam until tender but not mushy, about 10 minutes.
4 Cool and serve plain or with a dip such as Roasted Zucchini and White Bean Dip.
Makes 6 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving: 13 calories; 0g protein; 0g fat (0g sat. fat); 3g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 1g sugars; 21mg sodium; 10mg calcium; 0.1mg iron; 98mg potassium; 2mg vitamin C; 5,095IU vitamin A
Crinkle-Cut Carrots
## Spiced Chicken and Sweet Potato Purée
Babies who eat only finger foods can have a hard time getting adequate iron and zinc in their daily diets, especially babies who are breastfed (since formula is fortified). This purée provides both of those nutrients, plus a boatload of vitamin A, in a tasty package. If you have an immersion blender, this is the time to use it. Otherwise, a food processor or regular blender will do the trick.
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* ¼ cup finely chopped onion
* ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
* ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped into large cubes (about 1¼ cups)
* 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 8 oz.), cut into 1½-inch chunks
1 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onion, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft. Add the cumin and cinnamon and cook for another minute.
2 Add the sweet potato chunks. Cover with 1½ cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
3 Add the chicken. Simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potato is soft. Let cool for a few minutes.
4 For a smooth mash, transfer the contents of the skillet to a bowl and blend with an immersion blender. For a chunkier meal, use a knife and fork to cut the chicken and sweet potato into small pieces.
5 Cool and spoon-feed your baby. Or offer to your baby on a pre-loaded spoon or spread on toast sticks.
Makes 2 cups (8 servings)
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition per serving (¼ cup): 82 calories; 9g protein; 2g fat (0g sat. fat); 5g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 1g sugars; 33mg sodium; 7mg calcium; 0.2mg iron; 77mg potassium; 1mg vitamin C; 2,948IU vitamin A
## Mini Turkey Patties
While you can certainly cook up just plain turkey burgers, woodsy sage and flavorful mustard make these protein-rich patties more interesting for your baby's developing palate.
* 1 pound ground turkey, preferably dark meat
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
* 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, sage, and mustard. Form into 12 small patties.
2 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey patties and cook until no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Take care not to crowd the patties in the skillet; cook in batches, if necessary. Cool and serve.
Makes 12 patties
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Age It Up: We love these little burgers as sliders in my family. I up the mustard to 1 tablespoon, add ¾ teaspoon salt, and season with freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition per serving (1 patty): 89 calories; 6g protein; 7g fat (2g sat. fat); 0g carbohydrates; 0g fiber; 0g sugars; 40mg sodium; 12mg calcium; 0.5mg iron; 76mg potassium; 0mg vitamin C; 38IU vitamin A
## Golden Eggs with Peas
Scrambled eggs are an ideal early food—completely soft and bursting with nutrition. They're perfect for busy parents, too, since they take less than five minutes to cook. Win-win!
* 1 egg
* ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric
* 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
* 1 tablespoon frozen peas
1 Crack the egg into a small bowl. Add the turmeric and stir to combine with a fork.
2 Melt the butter in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the peas and cook, stirring frequently, until they are mostly defrosted, 1 to 2 minutes.
3 Add the egg and stir gently with a rubber spatula until large curds form and the egg is no longer runny.
4 Cool, break into curds, and serve.
Makes 1 serving
Nutrition per serving: 105 calories; 6g protein; 8g fat (4g sat. fat); 1g carbohydrates; 0g fiber; 1g sugars; 71mg sodium; 27mg calcium; 0.9mg iron; 73mg potassium; 1mg vitamin C; 517IU vitamin A
Golden Eggs with Peas
## Rosemary Roots
For obvious reasons—think bright red baby hands, face, and, ahem, diaper—I _highly_ recommend using golden beets in this recipe. Covering the baking sheet with aluminum foil for the first 15 minutes of roasting helps ensure the vegetables become tender throughout.
* 3 golden beets, peeled and cut into wedges
* 1 large parsnip, peeled and cut into sticks, woody cores removed
* 1 large carrot, cut into sticks
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Place the veggies on the prepared baking sheet. Toss with the olive oil and rosemary. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
3 Remove the foil and bake until tender and browned, 25 to 30 minutes more. Cool and serve.
Makes 8 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Age It Up: This colorful recipe will be welcome throughout the years on your dinner table. For more flavor, season the veggies well with salt and pepper before roasting.
Nutrition per serving: 47 calories; 1g protein; 2g fat (0g sat. fat); 7g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 3g sugars; 32mg sodium; 24mg calcium; 0.6mg iron; 199mg potassium; 5mg vitamin C; 1,540IU vitamin A
## Sesame Soba Noodles
Babies plus noodles equals a match made in heaven.
* 3 ounces soba noodles
* 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (or coconut oil)
* ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
1 Cook the soba noodles in boiling water according to the package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and pat dry with a paper towel. Transfer to a medium bowl.
2 Toss the noodles with the sesame oil and sesame seeds.
Makes about 1½ cups (4 servings)
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition per serving: 83 calories; 3g protein; 1g fat (0g sat. fat); 16g carbohydrates; 0g fiber; 0g sugars; 168mg sodium; 10mg calcium; 0.6mg iron; 55mg potassium; 0mg vitamin C; 0IU vitamin A
## Strawberry and Goat Cheese Spread
I prefer starting with frozen strawberries here since their natural juices help make this tangy spread smooth and creamy—not to mention a pretty pink.
* 1 cup frozen strawberries
* 2 ounces fresh goat cheese (chèvre)
1 Put the strawberries in a microwave-safe bowl and defrost in the microwave for 1 minute. (Or defrost in the fridge overnight.)
2 Place the goat cheese in a medium bowl. Add the strawberries and mash with a fork. Stir to combine.
3 To serve, spread thinly on toast, use as a dip, or let your baby eat it with a spoon (yum).
Makes about 1 cup
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Nutrition per serving (2 tablespoons): 25 calories; 1g protein; 2g fat (1g sat. fat); 2g carbohydrates; 0g fiber; 1g sugars; 26mg sodium; 13mg calcium; 0.2mg iron; 31mg potassium; 11mg vitamin C; 75IU vitamin A
Strawberry and Goat Cheese Spread
Avocado-Beet Dip
## Avocado-Beet Dip
I often save cooking time by buying the precooked, vacuum-packed beets I find in my grocery store's produce section. Look for brands like Love or Melissa's. Or, peel and steam fresh beets, following the instructions How to Steam. This dip is super-creamy and just a bit earthy.
* 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled
* 4 ounces cooked beets (2 small)
* 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Coarsely chop the avocado and beets. Put them in a food processor, add the lime juice and process until smooth. Serve with steamed vegetables for dipping or as a spread on toast or crackers.
Makes ¾ cup (6 servings)
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Nutrition per serving (2 tablespoons): 62 calories; 1g protein; 5g fat (1g sat. fat); 5g carbohydrates; 3g fiber; 2g sugars; 17mg sodium; 7mg calcium; 0.3mg iron; 221mg potassium; 4mg vitamin C; 56IU vitamin A
## Teff Porridge
Teff is an ancient grain that's a staple of Ethiopian diets and a nutritional superstar. Find it online or in health food stores from brands such as Bob's Red Mill. I've fallen in love with its nutty taste, and I think you and your baby will, too.
* ½ cup teff (not teff flour)
* 1½ cups water
* Unsalted butter, for serving
1 In a small saucepan, toast the teff over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and carefully add the water (it may spatter).
2 Bring the water to a boil, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the teff is thick and creamy, about 15 minutes.
3 Top each serving with a pat of butter, cool, and serve. Let your baby eat with a preloaded spoon or his hands (such fun!). To thin the porridge for parental spoon-feeding, stir in breastmilk or formula.
Makes 1½ cups (6 servings)
Variation: For teff "fingers," transfer the cooked teff to a buttered loaf pan. Cool, cover, and refrigerate until firm. Cut into rectangles.
make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat gently, adding a little water, breastmilk, or formula if desired for a smoother texture.
Nutrition per serving (¼ cup), without butter: 59 calories; 2g protein; 0g fat (0g sat. fat); 13g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 0g sugars; 2mg sodium; 29mg calcium; 1.2mg iron; 69mg potassium; 0mg vitamin C; 1IU vitamin A
Teff Porridge
## Toasts of the Town
Toast is an excellent early finger food. Cut into strips, it's easy for babies to grasp and a perfect vehicle for various spreads. These spreads serve a few purposes: exposing your baby to common allergens (with an aim toward preventing them; see Allergy Rules), introducing new flavors, and providing nutrition. Don't be alarmed if your baby spends more time licking and sucking on the spread than actually eating the bread. He's exploring taste and texture, and will start nibbling away on the toast before you know it. Start with a thin layer of spread, especially of sticky nut butters—thick globs of nut butters can be a choking hazard.
Super Spreads
• Peanut butter
• Almond butter
• Sunflower butter
• Jam
• Tahini
• Cream cheese
• Unsalted butter
• Pesto
• Hummus
• Mashed banana
• Mashed avocado
buy the best bread
With so many loaves of bread on the supermarket shelf, it can be hard to know which to choose. First step, check out the ingredient list and make sure the word "whole" is included in the first ingredient. "Wheat flour" is not the same as "whole-wheat flour." Babies do not need to eat whole-wheat all the time since their tummies may be too small for lots of fiber, but if you serve whole wheat about half the time, it will give them a chance to get used to the texture. Next, make sure there are at least 2 grams of fiber per slice and no more than 2 grams of sugar (preferably less).
Toasts of the Town
## A Purée Primer
If you choose to supplement finger foods with purées (see Making the Case for a Mixed Approach), rest assured that preparing them is simple: Cook fruit, veggies, or meat until soft, and then mash the food until smooth or chunky based on your baby's capabilities.
And of course some foods don't even need to be cooked first—just mashed or puréed—including prunes and ripe avocados, bananas, berries, mango, pineapple, and peaches.
If a purée is too thick, thin it with breastmilk, formula, or water. If it's too thin, stir in a little baby cereal for a thicker purée.
Consider making large batches of purées since they freeze beautifully. Portion out purées into small containers for freezing, or divide them into ice cube trays for easy portioning later. Defrost overnight in the fridge or in the microwave (stir and check the temperature before serving).
One of the benefits of starting babies on finger foods from the very beginning is that they won't get stuck in the smooth purée stage. Research shows that babies who continue to eat only smooth purées even when they are developmentally able to handle lumpier textures are more likely to be choosier eaters as they grow up and be more wary of new foods. So if you are offering your baby purées, make sure to increase the lumps as soon as your little one is able to manage them.
## Let's break it down:
1 soften
Steaming, roasting, sautéing, and sometimes boiling are generally the best ways to soften and cook fruits, vegetables, and meat.
Steam: Peas, broccoli, cauliflower, apples, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, potatoes, pears, zucchini, spinach, carrots, asparagus
Roast: Butternut squash, sweet potatoes, apples, pears, zucchini, carrots, salmon, beets
Sauté: Ground chicken, beef, turkey, or lamb
Boil: Lentils, dried beans
2 Mash
Numerous gadgets (and one handy utensil) make mashing a cinch.
Standing Blender: For the smoothest purée, opt for a blender for most foods. Add water, formula, or breastmilk if the food is too thick to blend easily.
Immersion Blender: This convenient gadget is easy to clean and can make quick work of a small amount of fruits or veggies. It's particularly useful if your baby is able to handle more texture in her food.
Food Processor: This tool is great for mashing baby's food, especially veggies with less moisture like sweet potatoes and butternut squash. It is also an excellent investment for years of cooking for the entire family. Use it to make pesto, chop and shred vegetables, blend dips, and grind meat and fish.
Fork: Especially as your baby graduates to lumpier textures, a fork may be all you need to mash her meals.
Broccoli and Ham Egg Muffins
Sweet Potato Hummus
Pumpkin French Toast Sticks
Mix-and-Match Omelets
Peanut Butter Mini Muffin Bites
Miso Tofu Sticks
Whole-Grain Zucchini Banana Bread
Raspberry-Rye Pancakes
Curried Cauliflower
Roasted Zucchini and White Bean Dip
Sweet Potato Nuggets
Smoothie Time
Green Apple–Spinach
Fruity Pops
Pumpkin Pie Pops
Cauliflower-Kale Tots
Golden Corn Cakes
Peanut Butter and Banana Baked Oatmeal
Zucchini Bread Waffles
Rainbow Carrot and Quinoa Mash
Veggie Parmesan Bread
Chicken Quesadilla Bites
Tomato-Fennel Soup
Waffled Grilled Cheese
Fried Rice Frittata
As your baby becomes a more confident self-feeder—and develops a few teeth—eating is only going to get more fun. Between the ages of eight and ten months, most babies master a pincer grasp, enabling them to pick up smaller pieces of food. So while you can continue with wedge-shaped finger foods, start cutting most of the food you offer into small pieces so your baby can practice her handy new self-feeding method. A good general guideline is to think of chickpea-size pieces, and continue to avoid hard foods like whole nuts and candy.
Around this age, start transitioning your baby to a cup with a straw, or introduce an open cup. This will help her develop a new set of muscles and improve her drinking skills.
At around 10 months, your baby will also become more coordinated with a spoon, so continue to serve thick soups or mashes that she can spoon-feed herself, drink from the bowl, or simply pick up with her hands in the case of heartier purées.
If you have been supplementing finger foods with parental spoon-feeding, consider phasing the practice out around this stage, or whenever your baby is a capable and confident self-feeder. Many babies reject spoon-feeding at about this age as their desire for autonomy and self-feeding increases. It's a big step in their lifelong eating adventure.
single-ingredient finger foods for more advanced eaters
(ages 8 months and up)
* Benchmark size: Chickpea, although there are exceptions, such as broccoli florets
* Benchmark softness: Adult can mash with thumb and forefinger
## Broccoli and Ham Egg Muffins
These savory little bites have a lot going for them. They're ideal any time of day—breakfast, lunch, snack, or dinner. They're portable: Tote them to daycare or just out and about. And they are also easily customizable. Instead of broccoli and ham finely chop 1¼ cups cooked veggies and/or meat to use up what's in your fridge. If your mini-muffin cups are on the larger side, this will make 12 muffins; if the cups are smaller, you may be able to make more.
* Nonstick cooking spray
* 1 cup very finely chopped cooked broccoli
* 1 slice ham, very finely chopped (about ¼ cup)
* 4 eggs
* Freshly ground black pepper
1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray 12 mini-muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.
2 Stir together the broccoli and ham. Divide evenly among the muffin cups.
3 In a medium measuring cup, whisk together the eggs and pepper to taste. Pour the eggs over the broccoli mixture in the muffin cups, dividing them evenly.
4 Bake for 25 minutes, or until set. Cool in the muffin cups for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Makes 12 mini muffins
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Serve cold, at room temperature, or briefly reheated.
Nutrition per serving (1 muffin): 123 calories; 11g protein; 8g fat (3g sat. fat); 1g carbohydrates; 0g fiber; 0g sugars; 149mg sodium; 53mg calcium; 1.6mg iron; 147mg potassium; 7mg vitamin C; 572IU vitamin A
cooking tip
Mini-muffin tins make for perfectly portioned nibbles for baby. But if you only have standard-size muffin cups, that's okay, too—just increase the cooking time for any muffin recipe in this book. Check in 5-minute intervals for doneness, and make a note of how long the baking took for next time you prepare the recipe.
Broccoli and Ham Egg Muffins
## Sweet Potato Hummus
Canned sweet potatoes will work fine here (just make sure there are no other ingredients in the can). Or simply roast a whole sweet potato in a 425°F oven until tender and let it cool. I sometimes roast several sweet potatoes at once, store some in the fridge, and then freeze the flesh of others for when I'm craving this sweet-and-smoky dip. Serve it with steamed or roasted vegetables for dipping, spread on toast, or offer to your baby on a preloaded spoon.
* One 15-ounce can low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
* ¾ cup mashed sweet potatoes
* ¼ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
* ½ teaspoon ground cumin
* 1 to 3 tablespoons water
Place the chickpeas, sweet potatoes, tahini, cumin, and 1 tablespoon of the water in a food processor. Process until very smooth, 2 to 3 minutes, adding the remaining water 1 tablespoon at a time if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Makes about 2¼ cups
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Age It Up: Add ¾ teaspoon salt when processing.
Nutrition per serving (2 tablespoons): 60 calories; 2g protein; 2g fat (0g sat. fat); 8g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 0g sugars; 87mg sodium; 26mg calcium; 1mg iron; 77mg potassium; 2mg vitamin C; 912IU vitamin A
**Help!** My mother (or mother-in-law or babysitter or daycare provider) thinks I'm crazy for practicing baby-led feeding. What should I say to her?
For those unfamiliar with baby-led feeding, giving finger foods to babies who are just starting solids may seem unusual, or even dangerous. Explain to your mother that baby-led feeding is becoming an ever more popular choice, since it promotes the eating of fresh, healthy whole foods and encourages a baby's exploration and independence. You may want to add that your pediatrician is in the loop and approves of your choice. Emphasize to anyone who cares for your child that your baby must be closely supervised when she eats; just because she's feeding herself doesn't mean she can be left unattended. You can find a Baby-Led Feeding Cheat Sheet to photocopy or print out for daycare providers, babysitters, or even grandparents here and at jennahelwig.com/blog/blf-cheatsheet.
## Pumpkin French Toast Sticks
This is an easy recipe to double, triple, or even quadruple, as your family grows and gets hungrier. Older kids (and grownups) will enjoy these with a drizzle of maple syrup.
* 1 egg
* ¼ cup whole milk
* ¼ cup canned pure pumpkin purée
* Pinch of ground nutmeg
* Pinch of ground cinnamon
* Pinch of ground cloves
* 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
* 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, cut into 8 sticks
1 In a shallow dish, beat together the egg, milk, pumpkin purée, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves with a fork.
2 Melt the butter in a large skillet or on a griddle over medium heat. Dip the bread sticks into the pumpkin mixture, letting the bread soak up a little liquid and making sure all the bread is wet. Cook the French toast sticks in the butter until golden brown all over, about 3 minutes per side. Cool and serve.
Makes 4 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Serve cold, at room temperature, or briefly reheated.
Cooking Tip: Avoid crowding the pan when you're cooking, or the food will steam instead of brown. Cook the French toast sticks in batches if your pan is small, adding more butter if necessary.
Nutrition per serving: 120 calories; 4g protein; 6g fat (3g sat. fat); 14g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 2g sugars; 103mg sodium; 37mg calcium; 1.1mg iron; 143mg potassium; 1mg vitamin C; 2,553IU vitamin A
Pumpkin French Toast Sticks
Mix-and-Match Omelets
## Mix-and-Match Omelets
Protein-rich eggs are often a hit with babies, and these quick-prep omelets are a smart vehicle to introduce a variety of vegetables. Feel free to combine more than one add-in; just make sure they equal about a tablespoon.
* 1 teaspoon olive oil or unsalted butter
* 1 tablespoon finely chopped add-ins (optional)
* 1 egg, beaten
1 Heat the olive oil or butter in a 5-inch nonstick pan over medium heat. Stir in any add-ins, except for any cheese (if using).
2 Add the egg. As it cooks, use a rubber spatula to lift up the sides of the omelet, allowing uncooked egg to come into contact with the bottom of the pan. After about a minute, when just a little runny on top, flip the omelet and cook for another 30 seconds. Sprinkle with cheese (if using). Transfer to a plate, cool, and cut into squares.
Makes 1 serving
Equipment Tip: I rarely recommend buying a specific piece of cooking equipment for just one use. But an inexpensive 5-inch nonstick pan is so perfect for making one-egg omelets that I think it's worth it. An 8-inch pan works, too, but you'll end up with a thinner omelet.
Nutrition per omelet (without add-ins): 99 calories; 6g protein; 8g fat (4g sat. fat); 0g carbohydrates; 0g fiber; 0g sugars; 63mg sodium; 26mg calcium; 0.8mg iron; 62mg potassium; 0mg vitamin C; 363IU vitamin A
add-in ideas
• Cooked broccoli
• Cooked cauliflower
• Cooked asparagus
• Cooked mushrooms
• Fresh herbs
• Smoked salmon
• Ham
• Tomatoes
• Avocado
• Shredded cheese
## Peanut Butter Mini Muffin Bites
These petite muffins were inspired by a recipe on Sally Kuzemchak's wonderful blog _Real Mom Nutrition_ , and they make for a quick breakfast or satisfying snack. Serve plain or with a smear of butter.
* Nonstick cooking spray
* ½ cup pitted and chopped dates
* ¼ cup hot water
* ½ cup whole milk
* ¼ cup peanut butter
* 1 egg
* 1½ cups rolled oats
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 24-cup mini-muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
2 Place the dates in a small bowl. Add the hot water and mash with a fork so the dates are mostly a paste. It's okay if they're still a little lumpy.
3 In a large bowl, stir together the date mixture, milk, peanut butter, and egg. Add the oats, baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
4 Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the muffins are lightly browned and spring back when you push gently. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Makes 24 mini muffins
Make Ahead: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Age It Up: Add ¼ teaspoon salt to the batter before baking.
Nutrition per serving (1 muffin): 67 calories; 3g protein; 2g fat (1g sat. fat); 10g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 2g sugars; 22mg sodium; 31mg calcium; 0.6mg iron; 74mg potassium; 0mg vitamin C; 21IU vitamin A
## Miso Tofu Sticks
Tofu and other less-processed soy foods like edamame and tempeh are smart additions to your baby's diet, whether or not your family is vegetarian. Contrary to some online chatter, eating soy does not increase the level of estrogens in humans, so don't have any qualms about preparing this superfood for your baby.
* One 14- to 16-ounce package extra-firm tofu
* 2 tablespoons white miso
* 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
* 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
* ½ teaspoon white or black sesame seeds
1 Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 To press the tofu, place the tofu block on a plate lined with a few folded paper towels. Cover the tofu with more paper towels. Place another plate on top and weigh it down with something heavy like a box of chicken broth or a can of tomatoes. Let the tofu drain for 20 minutes.
3 In a small bowl, whisk together the miso, vinegar, and sesame oil.
4 Remove the plate and paper towels and cut the tofu into 8 sticks. Coat each piece of tofu with the miso mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
5 Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the miso mixture is dry and browned.
6 Cool and serve in sticks or cut into cubes for more advanced eaters who can pick up smaller pieces of food.
Makes 8 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition per serving: 60 calories; 5g protein; 4g fat (1g sat. fat); 2g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 1g sugars; 73mg sodium; 117mg calcium; 1mg iron; 85mg potassium; 0mg vitamin C; 0IU vitamin A
## Whole-Grain Zucchini Banana Bread
This easy recipe marries two quick bread classics. Your baby—and you—will devour it. Spelt is a nutty, not-too-dense whole-grain flour that's available in more and more grocery stores and natural food markets these days. If you can't find it, sub in whole-wheat pastry flour.
* Nonstick cooking spray
* 2 eggs
* ½ cup sugar
* ⅓ cup canola oil
* 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups)
* 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 cup spelt or whole-wheat pastry flour
* 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 2 cups grated zucchini
1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2 In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, canola oil, mashed bananas, and vanilla. Add the flours, cinnamon, and baking soda and stir until almost combined. Add the zucchini and stir to combine.
3 Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on the rack.
4 Slice, then cut the slices into small pieces and serve.
Makes 1 loaf (12 servings)
Make Ahead: Store well-wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Age It Up: Add ¾ teaspoon salt to the batter for best flavor.
Nutrition per serving: 202 calories; 4g protein; 7g fat (1g sat. fat); 32g carbohydrates; 3g fiber; 13g sugars; 13mg sodium; 17mg calcium; 0.8mg iron; 220mg potassium; 6mg vitamin C; 102IU vitamin A
## Raspberry-Rye Pancakes
These tender cakes make for a substantial breakfast or snack for little ones. Rye flour adds whole-grain goodness.
* 1 cup frozen raspberries
* 1 egg
* ½ cup whole milk
* ½ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* ½ cup all-purpose flour
* ½ cup rye flour or whole-wheat pastry flour
* ¾ teaspoon baking powder
* ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
* ¼ teaspoon baking soda
* Canola oil, for greasing the pan
1 Place the raspberries in a bowl and let sit at room temperature while you mix together the pancake batter.
2 In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, yogurt, and vanilla. Add the flours, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda. Stir to combine. Let rest for 5 minutes, then stir in the raspberries and any juices that have collected in the bowl.
3 Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Grease with canola oil. Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, drop 2-tablespoon rounds of the batter into the pan. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Makes about 14 pancakes
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Age It Up: Add a couple of pinches of salt and 1 tablespoon sugar to the batter. Serve with maple syrup.
Nutrition per serving (1 pancake): 61 calories; 3g protein; 2g fat (1g sat. fat); 9g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 1g sugars; 16mg sodium; 35mg calcium; 0.5mg iron; 77mg potassium; 3mg vitamin C; 41IU vitamin A
## Curried Cauliflower
Coating cauliflower in yogurt and spices gives it a savory, golden crust that makes this vegetable irresistible.
* ½ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
* 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or scallion greens
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 teaspoons curry powder
* 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into small florets (about 8 cups)
1 Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, chives, olive oil, curry powder, turmeric, and pepper to taste. Add the cauliflower florets and toss so the cauliflower is thoroughly coated.
3 Transfer the cauliflower to the prepared baking sheet. Roast until tender and well browned, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool and serve.
Makes 6 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Age It Up: Let this dish grace your table for years to come. Add ¾ teaspoon salt to the yogurt mixture, and then sprinkle the cooked cauliflower with another ¼ teaspoon salt before serving.
Dairy Rules: Babies under the age of one should drink breastmilk or formula, not cow's milk. But it's fine—great!—to serve your baby yogurt and cheese made with cow's milk, or to use milk in baked goods or cooking from time to time. Just make sure to use full-fat dairy until age two.
Nutrition per serving: 93 calories; 4g protein; 7g fat (1g sat. fat); 6g carbohydrates; 3g fiber; 2g sugars; 35mg sodium, 38mg calcium; 0.9mg iron; 343mg potassium; 64mg vitamin C; 613IU vitamin A
Curried Cauliflower
## Roasted Zucchini and White Bean Dip
Steamed carrot sticks, broccoli florets, and cauliflower make excellent dippers for this savory, fiber-filled dip. Or you can spread it on toast or serve on a preloaded spoon.
* 1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* One 15-ounce can low-sodium cannellini beans
* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
* 5 fresh basil leaves
* Freshly ground black pepper
1 Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Place the zucchini on the baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Toss with your hands to coat the zucchini. Roast until very tender, about 25 minutes. Cool for at least 10 minutes.
3 Transfer to a food processor and add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the beans, cheese, garlic, basil, and pepper to taste. Process until smooth, adding a tablespoon or two of water if you prefer a thinner dip.
Makes about 1¼ cups
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days. To get a head start on the recipe, roast the zucchini up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to use.
Age It Up: This dip would be right at home on a crudité platter or served with breadsticks. Add ½ teaspoon salt as you process, then taste for seasoning and add more salt, pepper, or Parmesan, if desired. Serve drizzled with a little more olive oil.
Wholesome Tip: If you can find it, opt for Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese imported from Italy. It is pricier than domestic Parmesan cheeses, but packs a load of flavor. Plus, some grated domestic brands are packaged with unappealing fillers.
Nutrition per serving (2 tablespoons): 75 calories; 2g protein; 4g fat (1g sat. fat); 7g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 0g sugars; 104mg sodium; 14mg calcium; 0.1mg iron; 58mg potassium; 4mg vitamin C; 67IU vitamin A
## Sweet Potato Nuggets
To get the mash, cook a sweet potato in the oven or microwave, or just use canned. If you opt for canned, you may need to stir in extra panko if the sweet potato mixture seems especially soft.
* 1 cup mashed sweet potato
* 1 egg white, beaten
* ½ cup panko bread crumbs
1 Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 In a medium bowl, combine the sweet potato, egg white, and ¼ cup of the panko.
3 Place the remaining ¼ cup panko on a plate. Form about 2 tablespoons of the sweet potato mixture into a nugget shape. Dredge in the panko to cover both sides of the nugget. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining sweet potato mixture to form 8 nuggets.
4 Bake until lightly browned, about 8 minutes per side. Cool and serve.
Makes 8 nuggets
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Recrisp in a warm oven.
Nutrition per serving (1 nugget): 61 calories; 2g protein; 0g fat (0g sat. fat); 12g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 2g sugars; 79mg sodium; 22mg calcium; 0.8mg iron; 86mg potassium; 2mg vitamin C; 2,773IU vitamin A
## Smoothie Time
Like kids, teens, and grownups (so basically everyone), most older babies adore smoothies. Cool and creamy, they are fun to sip from a straw or even drink from a cup. Any of these smoothies can also be frozen into ice pops.
## Mango-Banana Turmeric
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
* ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk beverage (from a carton, not a can)
* ½ cup frozen mango
* ¼ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
* ½ banana
* ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
Makes about 1 cups (3 servings)
Nutrition per serving: 97 calories; 3g protein; 5g fat (2g sat. fat); 11g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 7g sugars; 33mg sodium; 38mg calcium; 0.8mg iron; 141mg potassium; 22mg vitamin C; 1,235IU vitamin A
## watermelon-strawberry
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
* 2 cups cubed watermelon
* ¼ avocado, peeled
* ½ cup frozen strawberries
Makes about 1 cups (3 servings)
Nutrition per serving: 65 calories; 1g protein; 3g fat (0g sat. fat); 11g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 8g sugars; 2mg sodium; 13mg calcium; 0.4mg iron; 233mg potassium; 25mg vitamin C; 604IU vitamin A
Clockwise from top left: Mango-Banana Turmeric, Green Apple–Spinach, Watermelon-Strawberry
## green apple–spinach
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
* ½ cup water
* ½ green apple, unpeeled, cored, and chopped
* ½ cup baby spinach
* 1 banana, sliced and frozen
Makes about 1½ cups (3 servings)
Nutrition per serving: 53 calories; 1g protein; 0g fat (0g sat. fat); 14g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 8g sugars; 8mg sodium; 13mg calcium; 0.4mg iron; 173mg potassium; 8mg vitamin C; 653IU vitamin A
Make ahead: Refrigerate the Mango-Banana Turmeric and Watermelon-Strawberry smoothies for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir before serving. (The Green Apple–Spinach smoothie is best if sipped immediately.)
Wholesome Tip: To up the nutritional ante in any of these smoothies, add 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds or an extra handful of baby spinach when blending.
My child always gets hungry when we're out of the house. Can you suggest some on-the-go snacks that I can toss in my bag as I run out the door?
Most single-ingredient fruits and vegetables are ideal for taking on the road. These recipes also make excellent out-of-the-house nibbles:
• Crinkle-Cut Carrots
• Roasted Apple Slices
• Cinnamon-Banana Pancakes
• Broccoli and Ham Egg Muffins
• Peanut Butter Mini Muffin Bites
• Whole-Grain Zucchini Banana Bread
• Zucchini Bread Waffles
• Cauliflower-Kale Tots
• Sweet Potato Hummus with dippers
Fruity Pops
## Fruity Pops
Ice pops are a gift for teething babies. Small ice pop molds with rings for handles make it easy for beginning eaters to enjoy a cool treat. When peaches are out of season, I prefer using partially defrosted frozen peach slices instead of the rock-hard, tasteless specimens found at the supermarket.
* ½ cup finely chopped peaches
* ½ cup raspberries
* ½ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
1 Place all the ingredients in a medium bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher. Stir to combine evenly.
2 Transfer the fruit mixture to ice pop molds and freeze until solid, about 2 hours.
Makes 1 cup yogurt mixture (yield will vary based on your molds)
Nutrition per serving (2 tablespoons): 51 calories; 3g protein; 4g fat (1g sat. fat); 3g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 1g sugars; 25mg sodium; 17mg calcium; 0.3mg iron; 30mg potassium; 11mg vitamin C; 750IU vitamin A
## Pumpkin Pie Pops
Don't wait for fall to make these cool, creamy treats. Canned pumpkin is in season any time of year.
* ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk beverage (from a carton, not a can)
* ½ cup canned pure pumpkin purée
* ½ banana
* Pinch of ground nutmeg
* Pinch of ground cinnamon
1 Place all the ingredients in a blender in the order listed. Blend until smooth.
2 Pour into ice pop molds and freeze until solid, at least 2 hours.
Makes about 1 cup pumpkin mixture (yield will vary based on your molds)
Nutrition per serving (2 tablespoons): 15 calories; 0g protein; 0g fat (0g sat. fat); 3g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 2g sugars; 6mg sodium; 7mg calcium; 0.3mg iron; 61mg potassium; 1mg vitamin C; 2,403IU vitamin A
## Cauliflower-Kale Tots
These savory bites are perfect to take on the go.
* 4 cups cauliflower florets
* 2 cups packed curly kale
* 1 egg
* ½ cup panko bread crumbs
* ½ teaspoon salt-free Italian seasoning (optional)
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Place a steamer basket over 1 inch of water in a large saucepan. Bring the water to a boil. Add the cauliflower, cover the pan, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
3 Place the kale in a food processor. Pulse until the kale is finely chopped. Add the cauliflower and egg and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
4 Add the panko, Italian seasoning (if using), and pepper. Stir to combine. Form the mixture into 12 tots, about 2 inches by 1 inch, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5 Drizzle the tots with half the olive oil and bake for 15 minutes. Gently flip the tots, drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and bake for 15 minutes more. Cool and serve.
Makes 12 servings
Make Ahead: Bake these tots and refrigerate them up to 3 days in advance. Serve cold, at room temperature, or very gently warmed in the oven.
Nutrition per serving (1 tot): 44 calories; 2g protein; 2g fat (0g sat. fat); 6g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 1g sugars; 28mg sodium; 18mg calcium; 0.4mg iron; 25mg potassium; 17mg vitamin C; 1,378IU Vitamin A
Golden Corn Cakes
## Golden Corn Cakes
These petite pancakes are bursting with summery flavor. If you have some around, add a handful of finely chopped fresh herbs like basil, mint, parsley, cilantro, or chives.
* ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
* ¼ teaspoon baking soda
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 2 eggs, beaten
* 2 cups grated yellow summer squash
* ¾ cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
* ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, or more to taste (optional)
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and pepper. Stir in the eggs. Add the squash, corn, and feta (if using) and stir to combine.
2 Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet. Working in batches if necessary, drop heaping tablespoons of the batter into the oil. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate and serve.
Makes 12 cakes
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Serve cold, at room temperature, or gently warmed.
Age It Up: Add ½ teaspoon salt to the batter.
Nutrition per serving (1 cake): 91 calories; 3g protein; 4g fat (1g sat. fat); 11g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 0g sugars; 49mg sodium, 23mg calcium; 0.6mg iron; 91mg potassium; 3mg vitamin C; 124IU vitamin A
## Peanut Butter and Banana Baked Oatmeal
This is a tricked-out version of the basic recipe found here. Not a blueberry fan? Swap in raspberries or chopped strawberries. Almond butter would make an admirable stand-in for the peanut butter.
* 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
* 2 cups rolled oats
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 2 cups whole milk
* 1 egg
* ¼ cup peanut butter
* 2 bananas, cut into ½-inch slices
* ½ cup blueberries
1 Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with butter.
2 In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, cinnamon, and baking powder. Whisk in the milk, butter, egg, and peanut butter.
3 Lay the banana slices over the bottom of the prepared pan in a single layer. Cover with the oat mixture. Dot with blueberries and bake until no longer jiggly in the center, 35 to 40 minutes.
4 Cool, chill for at least 2 hours, and cut into cubes.
Makes 12 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Age It Up: Add ¼ teaspoon salt to the oat mixture before baking. Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup.
Nutrition per serving: 194 calories; 8g protein; 7g fat (2g sat. fat); 26g carbohydrates; 4g fiber; 4g sugars; 100mg sodium; 67mg calcium; 1.5mg iron; 255mg potassium; 3mg vitamin C; 123IU vitamin A
10 easy options for the self-fed baby:
Toast sticks
spread with avocado, nut butter, or a thin layer of ricotta cheese
Dry low-sugar cereal,
such as Cheerios
Baked oatmeal
Thick oatmeal
(this will get messy!)
Whole-grain pancakes or waffles
Chopped hard-boiled eggs
One-egg omelet
Fruit and/or vegetable
smoothies
Whole-grain, low-sugar muffins
Whole-grain mini bagels,
lightly toasted
Don't forget a veggie! Get in the habit of offering your baby a vegetable at every meal, including breakfast.
## Zucchini Bread Waffles
I like to make a double batch of these subtly sweet waffles and freeze them for easy breakfasts.
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* ¾ spelt flour or whole-wheat pastry flour
* ¼ cup cornstarch
* ¼ cup sugar
* 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 3 eggs, beaten
* 1 cup whole milk
* 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
* 1 tablespoon vanilla
* 2 cups grated zucchini
* nonstick cooking spray
1 Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high.
2 In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and nutmeg. Add the eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla and stir to combine. Stir in the zucchini.
3 Spray the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray. Ladle the batter into the waffle iron and cook until browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter.
4 Cool and cut into strips or small pieces.
Makes 10 waffles
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Whether refrigerated or frozen, I like to reheat waffles (and pancakes) in the toaster. It's quick, requires no dishes, and makes the waffle just a tiny bit crispy.
freezing tip
To freeze, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay the waffles in flat layers, separating the layers with parchment. Freeze, then transfer to a zip-top freezer bag. This keeps the waffles from sticking together in the bag.
Nutrition per serving (1 waffle): 155 calories; 5g protein; 7g fat (4g sat. fat); 18g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 4g sugars; 32mg sodium, 46mg calcium; 0.8mg iron; 158mg potassium; 4mg vitamin C; 307IU vitamin A
Zucchini Bread Waffles
## Rainbow Carrot and Quinoa Mash
You are in control of how chunky this colorful and nutrient-rich dish is—smash the carrots more or less, depending on your baby's stage.
* ½ pound carrots, preferably rainbow, chopped into 2-inch chunks
* 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for serving
* Freshly ground black pepper
* ½ cup cooked quinoa (see note below)
* 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Place the carrots on the prepared baking sheet and toss with the olive oil and a few grindings of pepper. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and roast for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and roast for 15 minutes more. Cool slightly.
3 Cut the carrots into small chunks and mash with a fork. Combine with the quinoa and lime juice. Drizzle each serving with ¼ teaspoon olive oil.
4 Deliver this colorful and nutrient-rich dish with a spoon or let your baby pick it up in gobs.
Makes about 4 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Age It Up: Skip mashing the carrots, and toss the carrot-quinoa mixture with chopped fresh cilantro and/or baby arugula for a sweet-savory salad. Season with salt and add more olive oil and lime juice, if you'd like.
to cook quinoa: Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add 1 cup quinoa. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition per serving (¼ cup): 72 calories; 2g protein; 3g fat (0g sat. fat); 11g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 3g sugars; 41mg sodium; 23mg calcium; 0.5mg iron; 223mg potassium; 4mg vitamin C; 9,474IU vitamin A
mix it up
A grain and veggie combo, like in the Rainbow Carrot and Quinoa Mash recipe, opposite, plus fat and acid, is a tried-and-true culinary equation. Know the elements and you'll never be far from a wholesome dish for baby, a satisfying salad for you, or a crowd-pleasing side for family and friends.
1 choose or invent a grain and veggie combo:
Here are a few other combinations I like—but feel free to mix and match virtually any grain with any veggie.
• Farro + very finely chopped lacinato kale (cooked or raw)
• Wheat berries + roasted or steamed beets
• Rice + finely chopped broccoli
• Oats + roasted butternut squash (this is more of a porridge)
• Barley + roasted or blanched asparagus
For babies, make sure the grains and the veggies are very tender, and mash them together with a fork so your little one can pick up the meal by the handful. As your eaters age, feel free to leave both elements a little al dente and toss the grains and veggies together hot or cold like a salad.
2 ADD A FAT: Olive oil, avocado oil, walnut oil, or canola oil to help bind and flavor the dish
3 ADD An acid: Lemon juice, lime juice, or vinegar (such as apple cider, white wine, red wine, sherry, or balsamic vinegar)
For toddlers, big kids, and grownups continue to steps 4 and 5. If the dish is for baby, mix and serve.
4 ADD extras: Capers, chopped fresh herbs, chopped olives, chopped nuts, chopped dried fruit, cheese, and/or toasted seeds
5 ADD seasoning: Salt and/or pepper
## Veggie Parmesan Bread
Tote this savory snack to daycare or on the road. It also makes a satisfying breakfast.
* Nonstick cooking spray
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* ½ cup cornmeal
* ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 tablespoon baking powder
* ½ teaspoon baking soda
* 3 eggs
* 1 cup buttermilk
* ⅓ cup canola or olive oil
* 1 cup grated zucchini
* 1 cup chopped cooked spinach (I start with frozen, defrost, and drain well)
* ½ cup grated carrots
1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
2 In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, Parmesan, baking powder, and baking soda.
3 In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and canola oil.
4 Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Stir in the zucchini, spinach, and carrots. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan.
5 Bake the bread for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove the bread from the pan and cool completely on the rack.
6 To serve, slice and cube.
Makes 12 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Age It Up: Add 1 teaspoon salt to the batter.
Nutrition per serving: 166 calories; 6g protein; 10g fat (2g sat. fat); 15g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 1g sugars; 121mg sodium; 104mg calcium; 1.3mg iron; 159mg potassium; 2mg vitamin C; 2,840IU Vitamin A
Veggie Parmesan Bread
Chicken Quesadilla Bites
## Chicken Quesadilla Bites
I like to serve this delicious meal with chopped tomato spritzed with lime juice. Think of it as baby's first salsa!
* 1 tablespoon mashed avocado
* One 6-inch flour tortilla, briefly warmed in the microwave (about 10 seconds)
* ¼ cup shredded cooked chicken (see Cooking Tip)
* 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
* 1 tablespoon canola oil
1 Spread the mashed avocado on the tortilla. Place the chicken on the bottom half of the tortilla and sprinkle with the cheese. Fold the top half of the tortilla over the bottom and press to adhere.
2 Heat the canola oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the quesadilla and cook until lightly browned on the first side, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Carefully flip and cook until the second side is lightly browned and the cheese has melted. Transfer to a paper towel to blot any excess oil. Cool and cut into bites or strips.
Makes 2 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a dry skillet.
Cooking Tip: Any leftover bit of boneless, skinless chicken will work here. Or poach a chicken breast to use. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the chicken and reduce the heat until the water is barely simmering. Poach for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked all the way through. (I simply use a fork and knife to check the thickest part of the breast.) Cool and shred.
Nutrition per serving: 161 calories; 7g protein; 11g fat (2g sat. fat); 8g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 1g sugars; 130mg sodium; 48mg calcium; 0.7mg iron; 92mg potassium; 1mg vitamin C; 53IU vitamin A
## Tomato-Fennel Soup
There's no law that says soup has to be hot. Serve your baby this veggie-ful meal chilled or at room temperature. Let him drink from a cup or practice his spoon skills.
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 fennel bulb, chopped (about 2 cups)
* One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
* 3 cups vegetable broth
* 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1 Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the fennel and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes.
2 Add the tomatoes with their juices, the broth, and the sweet potato. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool for up to 30 minutes.
3 Transfer the soup to a blender. Blend until smooth, working in batches if necessary.
Makes 7½ cups
Make Ahead: This soup keeps beautifully in the fridge or freezer. I like to freeze it in individual serving sizes for easy defrosting.
Age It Up: Add ½ teaspoon salt for a comforting family meal. Grilled cheese optional (see Waffled Grilled Cheese).
Cooking Tip: Be careful when blending hot liquids. Remove the plastic insert from the blender lid and cover the opening with a doubled-over kitchen towel. This will prevent a buildup of pressure inside the blender, which could lead to a messy—and painful—accident.
Nutrition per serving (½ cup): 44 calories; 1g protein; 2g fat (0g sat. fat); 7g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 3g sugars; 231mg sodium; 26mg calcium; 0.6mg iron; 210mg potassium; 9mg vitamin C; 1,334IU vitamin A
Tomato-Fennel Soup
Waffled Grilled Cheese
## Waffled Grilled Cheese
This sandwich technically makes four baby-size servings, or one baby-size portion and one adult-size portion. It's never too early to teach them to share!
* 2 slices whole-wheat bread
* 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
* 1 tablespoon pesto, store-bought or homemade, such as the Hemp Pesto
* ⅓ cup shredded Gruyère or cheddar cheese
Makes 1 sandwich (4 baby-size servings)
Nutrition per serving: 166 calories; 5g protein; 11g fat (4g sat. fat); 13g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 1g sugars; 211mg sodium; 77mg calcium; 1mg iron; 105mg potassium; 0mg vitamin C; 144IU vitamin A
1 Preheat the waffle iron to medium.
2 Spread one side of each slice of bread with the butter. Spread the pesto on the other side of each slice. Sandwich the cheese between the pesto-smeared sides of the bread, so the buttery sides will come in contact with the waffle iron.
3 Put the sandwich in the waffle iron, close the iron, and cook until the bread is just crisp and the cheese has melted, about 4 minutes. Cool and cut into small bites.
## Fried Rice Frittata
Let's face it: rice, couscous, orzo, and the like are some of the worst mess-makers. This frittata solves the problem by flipping the ratio of typical fried rice (lots of rice, one or two eggs) on its head.
* 2 tablespoons canola oil
* 2 scallions, finely chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
* 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
* 10 eggs, beaten
1 Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2 Heat the canola oil in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-low heat. Add the scallions, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the rice, increase the heat to medium, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more.
3 Pour the eggs over the rice mixture and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the pan to the oven and cook until the center of the frittata is set, about 20 minutes. Cool for at least 10 minutes, then cut into chunks and serve.
Makes 10 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave, or simply serve cold or at room temperature.
Age It Up: Add 1 teaspoon salt to the eggs before beating. Serve with Sriracha. I also like adding finely chopped kimchi with the rice.
is rice safe?
Some rice products have been found to contain relatively high levels of arsenic, but this doesn't mean your baby needs to skip rice altogether. The trick is to serve your little one a balanced diet. Rice cereal three times a day is excessive; a little rice once or twice a week is reasonable.
Nutrition per serving: 134 calories; 7g protein; 7g fat (2g sat. fat); 10g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 0g sugars; 65mg sodium; 32mg calcium; 1mg iron; 93mg potassium; 1mg vitamin C; 353IU vitamin A
Drink Do's and Don'ts
Before age one, a baby's primary source of hydration is breastmilk or formula. But you should also introduce your baby to water when she begins solids.
DO put a sippy cup or small open cup of water on the high-chair tray whenever your baby is eating. You want her to become accustomed to the fresh, clean taste of good old H2O. Around eight to ten months, most babies can move on to cups with straws.
DON'T stay in the sippy cup stage for too long, if at all, since it may impede oral-motor development. Once your baby is about a year old, if you haven't already, start giving her an open cup with just a little water. You'll be surprised at how quickly she masters it.
DON'T offer your baby any sugar-sweetened beverages, including juice cocktails, sports drinks, lemonade, sweet tea, and sodas.
DON'T offer your baby cow's milk as a beverage. It may be hard for him to digest and it is likely to fill him up so much that he'll reject breastmilk, formula, or solids. It's fine to use cow's milk in recipes, and once your baby is 12 months old, you may opt to switch from breastmilk or formula to whole cow's milk or fortified soy milk.
DON'T give your baby juice. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no juice for babies and a maximum of 4 ounces a day for toddlers. He's better off getting the goodness of fruit through fiber-packed whole oranges or apples, for example.
DO stick with water at snack time or when you're out and about.
How to Roast
Lamb Flatbread Pizza
Tuscan Tuna Pasta Salad
Hemp Pesto Pasta
Potato Frittata with Red Pepper Sauce
Easiest and Best Roast Chicken
Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro-Feta Drizzle
Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Parmesan-Sage Beef Meat Loaf
Butternut Squash Galette
Mother-in-Law Salmon
Smoky Trout Cakes
Chicken Salad Cutlets
Tofu Parm
One-Pan Gnocchi
Roasted Veggie Tomato Sauce
Shrimp Sliders
Butternut Squash Mac 'n' Cheese
Sweet Potato and Quinoa Burgers
Crispy Coconut Cod
Juicy Lucy Turkey Meatballs
French Lentil Stew
Grapefruit Scallops
Chicken Chili
Roasted Ratatouille Pasta
Spaghetti Squash Bake
Baby Lamb Chops with Lemony Herb Sauce
Slow-Cooker Maple-Dijon Pork
Curried Potato & Broccoli Triangles
Cheeseburger Triangles
Veggie Tofu Triangles
One of the best parts about baby-led feeding is that your baby can, from virtually the time he starts solids, eat many of the same foods as the rest of the family. All the recipes in this chapter were created with the entire family in mind, from baby to toddler to big kid to grownup. The flavors are varied and interesting, and the textures are appropriate for babies who have mastered or are working on their pincer grasp.
When you serve dinner, place a little of the family meal on your baby's tray. Make sure to cut foods into appropriate-size pieces and continue offering your baby a cup of water at each meal.
Eating with your baby is incredibly important. And when I say "eating with," I don't just mean sitting with your baby while he eats. Yes, that's important, too, since you never want to leave a baby alone while he's eating. And of course, you won't always eat when he does and you won't always eat the same things. But to raise a healthy, happy eater, _try to eat the same foods at the same time as much as possible._ Your baby will learn that you, his number one role model, enjoy healthy, flavorful foods. He'll see how you put food in your mouth, how you chew, how you use a napkin. He'll observe that you eat a variety of foods and sometimes don't finish it all. And hopefully, he'll begin to understand that food belongs on the plate . . . not on the floor.
Another important reason to begin eating together now, whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, is that it sets the stage for years of eating together as a family. It's never too early to begin this healthy habit. Research suggests that eating together as your children grow promotes healthy eating habits and also higher self-esteem in kids, better grades, and less anxiety.
No, family meal is not always a rosy, blissful time. It can be stressful, say, if your toddler refuses to stay in his high chair or your preschooler rejects every vegetable you've served over the past month. But eating together is a habit worth preserving. It really is a time to connect, to catch up, to enjoy each other's company. And that's what family is all about, right?
## A Note on Serving Sizes
The serving sizes in this chapter are larger, geared more toward bigger kids and adults. So don't expect your baby to eat his whole "serving." Just save leftovers for lunch the next day or let the biggest eater at the table enjoy a little more.
## A Note on Salt
Since it is my hope that you will use these recipes long after your baby is a toddler and beyond, I have included salt as an optional ingredient. Once your baby is a year old, you may begin adding a little salt to recipes, if you'd like. The nutritional information in the recipes does not include the salt, nor any other optional ingredients.
Remember, family dinner doesn't have to be extravagant or time-consuming. A simple meal shared is all that matters.
## Starting with a Spoon
The best way to teach your baby to use a spoon is to start early, from the first weeks of starting solids, even if all your baby does is play with the utensil. First, allow her to "help" you feed her by grabbing the spoon while you are steering it. Next, hand your baby her own spoon, one with a short handle that's not too big or heavy for small hands. Finally, give plenty of practice with food that sticks easily to a spoon and is easy to transfer into her mouth. Greek yogurt, applesauce, thick oatmeal, mashed potatoes, and thick vegetable soups are all good options.
on the side
Side dishes do more than pull their own weight at the dinner table. They can add color, flavor, and nutrition (think veggies!) to your meal, plus ensure there is something on the table that everyone likes. Side dishes don't need to be complicated or fancy or even require a recipe, and leftovers are ideal. I often roast a big batch of veggies on the weekend and just heat it up for a simple side one or two nights that week. A few of my favorite easy side dishes:
• Steamed or roasted veggies
• Brown or white rice topped with sliced scallions and a drizzle of soy sauce
• Small cups of soup
• Farro cooked in chicken broth
• Couscous
• Pickles
• Baked potatoes or sweet potatoes
• Sautéed and sliced chicken sausage
• Hard-boiled eggs
• Cut-up veggies (cooked, if appropriate), with or without a dip
• Applesauce
• Roasted Zucchini Sticks
• Rosemary Roots
• Golden Corn Cakes
• Curried Cauliflower
• Cauliflower-Kale Tots
• Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro-Feta Drizzle
• Broccoli Brooms
I'm Delicious Roasted
## How to Roast
Need a quick side dish? Roast a veggie. Roasting vegetables until tender and golden brown brings out the food's natural sugars, making it extra-tempting. To roast, preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the vegetable into roughly equal-size pieces so they will cook at an even rate. Toss the veggie with olive oil and salt and pepper (if using). Lay the veggies in a single layer on the baking sheet. If the sheet is too crowded or the veggies overlap, they will steam, not roast, and that delectable browning won't occur. Roast until tender and browned; the time will vary based on the vegetable. Cool and serve, or refrigerate. Veggies that are champion roasters:
• Carrots
• Parsnips
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Zucchini and summer squash
• Winter squash such as butternut, acorn, and delicata
• Eggplant
• Cherry tomatoes
• Green beans
• Potatoes
• Sweet potatoes
And don't forget fruit! Apples, pears, peaches, and even bananas take well to roasting. Their sugars intensify, making them even more delicious.
## Lamb Flatbread Pizza
Try goat cheese in place of the mozzarella if you prefer, or go halvsies as we often do at my house.
* 1 large prepared flatbread pizza crust (about 14 oz.)
* ¼ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* ½ pound ground lamb
* ½ cup chopped onion
* 2 garlic cloves, sliced
* ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
* 1 teaspoon lemon zest
* 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces
* Freshly ground black pepper
* Handful of chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, mint, and/or dill
1 Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
2 Place the crust on the prepared sheet. Spread the yogurt evenly over the crust.
3 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the lamb, onion, garlic, and salt (if using). Cook, breaking up the lamb with a spoon as it cooks, until the lamb is no longer pink and the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest.
4 Spoon the lamb mixture over the yogurt on the crust, leaving most of the fat behind in the pan. Top the lamb with the torn mozzarella and pepper to taste. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and turning golden. Remove from the oven and top with the herbs. Let sit for at least 5 minutes before slicing into strips or small bites and serving.
Makes 4 servings
Nutrition per serving: 406 calories; 25g protein; 22g fat (7g sat. fat); 28g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 2g sugars; 509mg sodium; 255mg calcium; 3mg iron; 192mg potassium; 6mg vitamin C; 495IU Vitamin A
Lamb Flatbread Pizza
## Tuscan Tuna Pasta Salad
This savory salad also makes excellent lunchbox food.
* ¾ teaspoon salt, plus more for the pasta water (optional)
* 4 ounces whole-grain penne
* 3 cups small broccoli florets
* One 14.5-ounce can low-sodium cannellini beans, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* One 5-ounce can tuna, preferably packed in oil, drained
* 2 tablespoons capers
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
* Freshly ground black pepper
1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is ready, add the broccoli florets to the pot. When the pasta and broccoli are cooked, drain, rinse with cold water, and dry very well with paper towels.
2 In the meantime, place half the cannellini beans in a large bowl. Mash with a fork. Add the olive oil and lemon juice and stir with the fork to combine.
3 Add the pasta, remaining beans, tuna, capers, sage, salt (if using), and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Age It Up: Adults and older children may appreciate a sprinkle of spicy red pepper flakes on top of the salad.
Wholesome Tip: Tuna is an excellent source of protein and crucial omega-3 fatty acids. While it can be relatively high in mercury, if you serve it to your baby no more than once a week, it's a smart addition to your little one's diet. Choose light canned tuna, instead of albacore, to reduce mercury exposure.
Nutrition per serving: 360 calories; 18g protein; 14g fat (2g sat. fat); 39g carbohydrates; 8g fiber; 2g sugars; 473mg sodium; 22mg calcium; 1.4mg iron; 83mg potassium; 25mg vitamin C; 34IU vitamin A
## Hemp Pesto Pasta
Classic pesto is made with basil leaves and pine nuts, but the Italian sauce seems made for riffing. Hemp seeds are a protein-rich superfood perfect for pesto.
* For the pesto
* 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
* 4 cups coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
* ½ cup hemp seeds
* ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
* ½ cup olive oil
* Zest of ½ lemon
* ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
* For the pasta
* 8 ounces farfalle or other short pasta shape
* 1 cup frozen peas
* Olive oil
* Salt (optional) and freshly ground black pepper
1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2 To make the pesto, combine the garlic, parsley, hemp seeds, and Parmesan in a food processor and process until the parsley is finely chopped. Add the olive oil, lemon zest, and salt (if using), and process until smooth.
3 To make the pasta, cook the pasta in the boiling water according to the package directions. Two minutes before the pasta is done, add the peas. Drain, without shaking off too much of the water, and return the pasta and peas to the pot. Add ½ cup of the pesto and toss to combine (you will have some pesto left over). Divide among four serving plates, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt (if using) and pepper.
Makes 4 servings pasta and 1 cup pesto
Make Ahead: To store the remaining ½ cup pesto, pour a thin layer of olive oil over the top, cover, and then refrigerate or freeze.
Nutrition per serving (pasta and 2 tablespoons pesto): 447 calories; 16g protein; 21g fat (3g sat. fat); 50g carbohydrates; 5g fiber; 3g sugars; 148mg sodium; 120mg calcium; 5.4mg iron; 228mg potassium; 46mg vitamin C; 3,271IU vitamin A
## Potato Frittata with Red Pepper Sauce
This flavorful sauce adds a pop of color and is an easy way to introduce babies to walnuts.
* For the sauce
* 1 roasted red bell pepper (see Cooking Tip), seeded
* ½ cup chopped toasted walnuts (2 ounces)
* 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
* 1 tablespoon tomato paste
* ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
* For the frittata
* 3 small red potatoes (about ¾ pound), peeled and cubed
* 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for the cooking water (optional)
* 8 eggs
* ½ cup whole milk
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 small onion, chopped (about ¾ cup)
* 1 cup shredded Manchego cheese (2 ounces)
1 Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2 To make the sauce, combine all the sauce ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3 To make the frittata, place the potatoes in a medium saucepan. Cover with an inch of water, add the salt (if using), and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, then drain.
4 In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, salt (if using), and black pepper to taste.
5 Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch broiler-safe pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the partially cooked potato cubes and cook for another 2 minutes.
6 Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Sprinkle on the shredded cheese. Bake for 15 minutes.
7 Switch the oven to broil and broil the frittata until golden brown and no longer jiggly. Cool for at least 10 minutes.
8 Cut the frittata into cubes and serve with the sauce for dipping or smearing.
Makes 8 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate the frittata for up to 3 days and the sauce for up to 2 days. Serve the frittata cold, gently heated, or at room temperature.
Cooking Tip: Use store-bought roasted red peppers, or roast and peel your own: Broil a whole red bell pepper until blackened on all sides. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let the pepper steam for 15 minutes. The charred skin should slide right off.
Nutrition per serving: 261 calories; 13g protein; 19g fat (6g sat. fat); 12g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 2g sugars; 183mg sodium; 182mg calcium; 1.6mg iron; 381mg potassium; 29mg vitamin C; 139IU vitamin A
## Easiest and Best Roast Chicken
For extra flavor, add a tablespoon of chopped fresh rosemary, sage, or thyme to the butter mixture. Leftovers are so versatile: top a salad, fold into a quesadilla, stuff a burrito, or serve with pasta. To make your meal planning even easier, consider roasting two chickens at a time. It's barely more work, and you'll have plenty of chicken for at least two more meals later in the week.
* 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
* 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
* One 3- to 4-pound chicken, giblets removed
* 1¼ teaspoons salt (optional)
* Freshly ground black pepper
* ½ lemon
1 Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place a roasting rack in a large sauté pan, cast-iron skillet, or sturdy rimmed baking sheet.
2 In a small bowl, mash together the butter and mustard with a fork.
3 Place the chicken on the roasting rack, breast-side down. Sprinkle the bottom and sides of the chicken with about ½ teaspoon of the salt (if using) and pepper to taste. Flip the bird so it's breast-side up. Using your fingers, break through the skin to make small pockets at the base of the breasts and top of the legs. Divide the butter mixture between the pockets, pushing the butter over the flesh and under the skin with your fingers.
4 Place the lemon half in the chicken's cavity and tie the legs together with kitchen twine, if it's handy. (If not, don't worry about it.) Sprinkle the top of the chicken with the remaining ¾ teaspoon salt (if using) and pepper to taste.
5 Place the chicken in the oven and roast for 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F and roast for 45 minutes more. Take the chicken's temperature by inserting an instant-read thermometer in a meaty part of the chicken's thigh. The chicken is ready once it hits 165°F. Continue roasting if it's not quite up to temp.
6 Remove the chicken from the oven and place on a cutting board. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 15 minutes. Carve and serve, shredding or cutting baby's portion into small pieces.
Makes 6 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition per serving: 332 calories; 26g protein; 24g fat (8g sat. fat); 0g carbohydrates; 0g fiber; 0g sugars; 137mg sodium; 16mg calcium; 1.2mg iron; 262mg potassium; 2mg vitamin C; 311IU vitamin A
## Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
This flavorful meat mixture is also delicious shaped into patties and grilled. Just omit the egg.
* For the sauce
* ¾ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
* ½ cup grated cucumber
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
* ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
* Freshly ground black pepper
* For the meatballs
* Olive oil, for the pan
* 2 teaspoons ground coriander
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
* ½ teaspoon ground ginger
* ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
* ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 1 egg
* 1 pound ground lamb
* ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
* ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
1 To make the sauce, combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
2 To make the meatballs, preheat the oven to 450°F. Grease an 8 x 8-inch (or similar-size) baking dish with olive oil.
3 In a small bowl, stir together the coriander, cumin, salt (if using), ginger, cinnamon, cayenne (if using), and black pepper.
4 Crack the egg into a large bowl. Beat with a fork. Add the lamb, spice mixture, cilantro, and panko. Combine with a fork or your (clean!) hands.
5 Form the lamb mixture into 12 meatballs and place in the prepared baking dish in a grid pattern so the meatballs are nestled against the edge of the pan and one another. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the largest meatball registers 165°F, about 20 minutes. Let cool for at least 5 minutes.
6 Cut the meatball into chunks. Serve with the cucumber sauce.
Makes 12 meatballs and 1 cup sauce
Make Ahead: Refrigerate the meatballs for up to 3 days and the sauce for up to 1 day.
Nutrition per serving (1 meatball and 1 tablespoon sauce): 143 calories; 9g protein; 10g fat (5g sat. fat); 3g carbohydrates; 0g fiber; 1g sugars; 52mg sodium; 37mg calcium; 0.8mg iron; 136mg potassium; 1mg vitamin C; 50IU vitamin A
## Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro-Feta Drizzle
The recipe for this flavorful sauce comes from Natalia, the nutritional expert behind this book, and her information-packed blog at feedingbytes.com. I also like this sauce on top of eggs, chicken, fish, or roasted veggies or smeared on Sweet Potato and Quinoa Burgers.
* For the sweet potatoes
* 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into thin wedges
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
* For the drizzle
* 1 small garlic clove, minced
* ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro and/or parsley
* ¼ cup olive oil
* Zest of 1 lemon
* 2 tablespoons crumbled feta
* 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
* Pinch of salt
1 To make the sweet potatoes, preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Toss the sweet potato wedges with the olive oil and salt (if using). Placed on the prepared baking sheet and roast until tender and browned, 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
3 In the meantime, to make the sauce, stir together all the drizzle ingredients in a small bowl.
4 Serve the sweet potatoes with the sauce spooned over or alongside for dunking.
Makes 4 servings sweet potato and ½ cup sauce
Make Ahead: Make the sauce up to 24 hours ahead. Refrigerate and bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition per serving (sweet potatoes and 2 tablespoons sauce): 219 calories; 2g protein; 18g fat (3g sat. fat); 14g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 3g sugars; 90mg sodium; 46mg calcium; 0.6mg iron; 237mg potassium; 3mg vitamin C; 9,376IU vitamin A
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro-Feta Drizzle
## Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Despite its name, there's actually no cream or dairy in this recipe. The magic ingredient? A potato! The humble spud gives this satisfying soup body and smoothness. Garnish with chopped chives, crumbled bacon, or croutons, if you'd like.
* 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
* 2 leeks, sliced (about 2 cups)
* 7 cups cauliflower florets (from about 1 medium head)
* 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
* 1 medium russet potato, peeled and cut into chunks
* 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
* 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
* Freshly ground black pepper
1 Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the leeks and cook until the leeks are very tender, about 12 minutes.
2 Add the cauliflower, broth, potato, and salt (if using). Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender. Let cool for up to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the lemon juice and season with pepper.
3 Working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth, taking care when blending hot liquids (see Cooking Tip).
Makes 8 cups (6 servings)
Make Ahead: Like most soups, this one is actually better a day or more after it's made. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Cooking Tip: Be careful when blending hot liquids. Remove the plastic insert from the blender lid and cover the opening with a doubled-over kitchen towel. This will prevent a buildup of pressure inside the blender, which could lead to a messy—and painful—accident.
Nutrition per serving: 135 calories; 7g protein; 5g fat (3g sat. fat); 18g carbohydrates; 5g fiber; 4g sugars; 94mg sodium; 54mg calcium; 1.7mg iron; 352mg potassium; 51mg vitamin C; 616IU vitamin A
## Parmesan-Sage Beef Meat Loaf
It's easy to cut this recipe in half to make only four servings. (Just start checking the internal temperature about 15 minutes earlier.) But making a larger meat loaf isn't any more trouble, and leftovers make for an easy lunch or dinner later in the week.
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 eggs
* 2 pounds ground beef
* 2 slices sandwich bread, torn into very small pieces
* ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
* Zest of 1 lemon
* 1½ teaspoons salt (optional)
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 1 tablespoon ketchup
1 Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes.
3 Crack the eggs into a large bowl and beat with a fork. Add the ground beef, bread, Parmesan, sage, lemon zest, salt (if using), and pepper to taste. Mix with a fork or your hands.
4 Tip the meat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. With your (clean!) hands, shape the meat into a rough oval, about 2 inches high. Smear the meat loaf with the ketchup, covering the top and sides with a thin glaze.
5 Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. Let sit for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Cut or break slices into small bites for baby.
Makes 8 servings
Make Ahead: Combine the meat mixture up to a day before baking and refrigerate. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition per serving: 404 calories; 21g protein; 32g fat (11g sat. fat); 6g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 2g sugars; 197mg sodium; 119mg calcium; 2.7mg iron; 345mg potassium; 2mg vitamin C; 107IU vitamin A
## Butternut Squash Galette
Pie for dinner? You bet! This impressive-looking savory pastry is easy to make thanks to refrigerated piecrusts.
* 2 refrigerated piecrusts
* All-purpose flour, for dusting
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
* 12 ounces thinly sliced butternut squash
* 1 egg, beaten
* ½ teaspoon salt, preferably sea salt (optional)
* Freshly ground black pepper
* A few thyme sprigs
1 Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Layer the piecrusts one on top of the other and roll out on a lightly floured surface until the round is about 14 inches in diameter. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
3 Leaving about 1½ inches of space around the edges, brush the olive oil onto the crust and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan. Shingle the butternut squash slices over the olive oil and cheese. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
4 Fold the edges of the piecrust over the filling, pinching or pleating the crust if you wish. Brush the crust edges with the beaten egg until it's mostly coated; you won't use all the egg.
5 Sprinkle the entire galette with the salt (if using), including the crust. Season with pepper and toss on a few thyme sprigs.
6 Bake until the crust is golden brown and the squash is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs, leaving behind whatever leaves have fallen on the surface of the galette.
7 Cool for 10 minutes or more, then slice into wedges or squares. Cut baby's portion into small bites.
Makes 6 servings
Nutrition per serving: 383 calories; 6g protein; 25g fat (6g sat. fat); 35g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 1g sugars; 394mg sodium; 81mg calcium; 2.2mg iron; 248mg potassium; 12mg vitamin C; 6,077IU vitamin A
Butternut Squash Galette
## Mother-in-Law Salmon
My Italian-born mother-in-law, Iolanda, is an amazing cook. But like many instinctive cooks, she isn't much for measuring, so even though I've eaten this delicious salmon dish countless times, it took me a few tries to nail the proportions—experimentation that was well worth it.
* 1 pound salmon, cut into 3 or 4 fillets
* ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
* 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Place the salmon fillets on the parchment. Sprinkle with the salt (if using) and pepper to taste.
3 In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and mustard. Stir in the parsley and garlic.
4 Spoon the olive oil mixture over the salmon fillets. Roast the fish until it flakes easily in the center when tested with a fork or knife, 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness. Cool and flake with a fork for baby.
Makes 4 servings
Cooking Tip: If your salmon still has the skin on it, no problem. Once the fish is cooked you can lift the fillets up off the skin easily with a spatula, leaving the skin behind on the baking pan.
Nutrition per serving: 274 calories; 23g protein; 19g fat (4g sat. fat); 1g carbohydrates; 0g fiber; 0g sugars; 130mg sodium; 13mg calcium; 0.4mg iron; 422mg potassium; 6mg vitamin C; 57IU vitamin A
Mother-in-Law Salmon
## Smoky Trout Cakes
Smoked trout has long been one of my daughter's favorite fish. It has a savory, almost bacon-like flavor. Fish that tastes like bacon? Yes, please.
* 1 egg
* 2 cups mashed potato (from about 2 medium russet potatoes; see Cooking Tip)
* One 10-ounce box frozen spinach, defrosted and well-drained
* 6 ounces smoked trout, oil (if any) drained off
* ¼ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
* 2 scallions, finely chopped
* ¾ teaspoon salt (optional)
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
*
1 Crack the egg into a large bowl. Beat with a fork. Add the mashed potato, spinach, smoked trout, yogurt, scallions, salt (if using), and pepper to taste. Mix with the fork until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Form the mixture into 8 cakes about 1 inch high.
2 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the cakes until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Cool and serve whole or cut into small pieces.
Makes 8 cakes
Cooking Tip: Use leftover mashed potatoes, or cook your own up to a day ahead. Bake potatoes for about 40 minutes in a 400°F oven, or prick with a fork and microwave for about 8 minutes, then peel and mash.
get saucy
Stir together a lemony yogurt dip to serve alongside: ½ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt, ½ teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, and lots of freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition per serving (1 cake): 260 calories; 11g protein; 6g fat (2g sat. fat); 17g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 1g sugars; 544mg sodium; 74mg calcium; 2mg iron; 477mg potassium; 16mg vitamin C; 4,649 IU vitamin A
Smoky Trout Cakes
## Chicken Salad Cutlets
My favorite chicken salad includes tender white meat chicken, walnuts, fruit, and a creamy mayo-based dressing. This dish has all the same elements, just rearranged. You'll see that there are no measurements for the ingredients in the simple salad dressing. Start with a little of everything, taste, and then adjust.
* 1 cup walnuts
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more for the salad (optional)
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken cutlets (about 4)
* 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
* 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the dressing
* 3 cups arugula
* 1 ripe peach, pitted and thinly sliced
* Fresh lemon juice
1 In a food processor, grind the walnuts with the flour until very finely chopped. The mixture should resemble bread crumbs. Transfer the mixture to a flat dish.
2 Sprinkle the cutlets on both sides with the salt (if using) and pepper to taste. Smear the mayonnaise over both sides of the cutlets. Dredge the cutlets in the walnut meal, pressing to help the "crumbs" adhere.
3 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding the pan, cook the cutlets until lightly browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
4 In a small bowl, toss together the arugula, peach slices, a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, and salt (if using) and pepper to taste. For adults and big kids, serve the salad on top of the cutlets. For babies, cool and cut the chicken into small bites or strips. Serve with the peach slices and salad.
Makes 4 servings
Nutrition per serving: 423 calories; 29g protein; 23g fat (2.3g sat. fat); 11g carbohydrates; 3.4g fiber; 4.4g sugars; 96mg sodium; 47mg calcium; 1mg iron; 223mg potassium; 5mg vitamin C; 482IU vitamin A
Chicken Salad Cutlets
Tofu Parm
## Tofu Parm
This vegetarian dinner takes a little bit of time to cook, but it's almost all hands-off. If you're in a rush, shorten (or skip) the marinating time.
* 1 pound extra-firm tofu
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
* ½ teaspoon Italian herb blend
* Freshly ground black pepper
* ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
* ¾ cup marinara sauce
* 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 To press the tofu, place the tofu block on a plate lined with a few folded paper towels. Cover the tofu with more paper towels. Place another plate on top and weigh it down with something heavy like a box of chicken broth or a can of tomatoes. Let the tofu drain for 20 minutes.
2 Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3 In an 8 x 8-inch or similar-size baking dish, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Italian herb blend, and pepper.
4 Cut the tofu into four equal-size rectangles. Place in the lemon mixture. Marinate for 20 minutes, flipping the tofu pieces after 10 minutes.
5 Transfer the tofu pieces to the prepared baking sheet, sprinkling the salt (if using) evenly on both sides of each piece. (Reserve the baking dish you used for marinating.) Bake the tofu until lightly browned, about 30 minutes, flipping them after 15 minutes.
6 Wipe out the baking dish you used for marinating the tofu. Pour in ¼ cup of the marinara sauce and spread it evenly over the bottom. Place the browned tofu in the marinara sauce. Cover with the remaining ½ cup sauce and the Parmesan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool and cut the tofu into cubes to serve.
Makes 4 servings
Nutrition per serving: 182 calories; 10g protein; 13g fat (2g sat. fat); 9g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 5g sugars; 198mg sodium; 239mg calcium; 2.2mg iron; 323mg potassium; 3mg vitamin C; 361IU vitamin A
## One-Pan Gnocchi
When you cook your entire dinner in the oven on a sheet-pan, cleanup is a snap. If you opt not to use the pancetta, increase the olive oil to 3 tablespoons and the salt (if using) to ½ teaspoon.
* 14 ounces mushrooms, such as baby bellas, or a mix
* 1 pound shelf-stable gnocchi
* 2 shallots, quartered
* 2 ounces thick-cut pancetta, diced (optional)
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
* ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Halve or quarter the mushrooms so they are all about the same size. Place in a large bowl with the gnocchi, shallots, pancetta (if using), olive oil, thyme, salt (if using), and pepper to taste. Toss to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
3 Roast for 25 minutes, stirring once about halfway through. Add the vinegar, stirring so it is evenly distributed. Cook for 3 minutes more.
4 To serve, halve or quarter the gnocchi depending on the size.
Makes 4 servings
Nutrition per serving: 448 calories; 18g protein; 16g fat (4g sat. fat); 67g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 4g sugars; 155mg sodium; 25mg calcium; 4.5mg iron; 574mg potassium; 3mg vitamin C; 118IU vitamin A
## Roasted Veggie Tomato Sauce
This is a great sauce recipe to have in your arsenal. Serve it over pasta, as a dip, or on top of meatballs. I like to make a double batch and store extra in the freezer.
* 2 carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
* 1 yellow onion, trimmed and quartered (or cut into eighths, if large)
* 1 red bell pepper, cored and quartered
* 2 garlic cloves
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
* ¾ teaspoon salt (optional)
1 Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Place the carrots, onion, bell pepper, and garlic on the prepared baking sheet. Toss with the olive oil. Cover with aluminum foil and roast for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and roast for 20 to 25 minutes more, or until the vegetables are tender. (If the garlic is browning too quickly, remove it a few minutes early with tongs.) Cool for 10 minutes.
3 Place the drained tomatoes and salt (if using) in a blender. Add the roasted vegetables. Blend until smooth.
Makes 4 cups
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition per serving (½ cup): 52 calories; 1g protein; 2g fat (0g sat. fat); 9g carbohydrates; 3g fiber; 5g sugars; 208mg sodium; 26mg calcium; 0.5mg iron; 103mg potassium; 28mg vitamin C; 3,408IU vitamin A
## Shrimp Sliders
If I don't have slider buns on hand or can't find them at the store, I cut brioche hot dog buns into thirds. They are the perfect size, taste delish brushed with melted butter, and almost convince me I'm eating a shrimp roll at the shore.
* 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and cleaned
* ½ cup panko bread crumbs
* ¼ cup mayonnaise
* ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
* Zest of 1 lemon
* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
* ½ teaspoon celery seeds
* ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the buns if desired
* 8 slider buns, toasted
1 Place the shrimp in a food processor and pulse until almost a paste. It's okay if there are a few larger pieces. Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl.
2 Add the panko, mayonnaise, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, celery seeds, salt (if using), and pepper to taste and stir to combine. Form the shrimp mixture into 8 patties.
3 Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the sliders for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
4 Serve on toasted slider buns, brushed with melted butter, if desired. Cut the sandwich into small pieces. Yes, your baby will probably remove the shrimp cake from the bun, and that's A-OK.
Makes 8 sliders
Nutrition per serving (1 slider and bun): 207 calories; 12g protein; 5g fat (2g sat. fat); 27g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 0g sugars; 574mg sodium; 113mg calcium; 1.4mg iron; 71mg potassium; 2mg vitamin C; 58IU vitamin A
## Butternut Squash Mac 'n' Cheese
Incorporating a puréed vegetable into a pasta dish or other sauce is a popular way of "sneaking" veggies into kids' food. I'm not a fan of the tactic, preferring instead to help teach kids to like a wide variety of foods over the long run. The puréed butternut squash in this crowd-pleasing dish isn't hidden—it adds color and flavor (and nutrition!) that deserves to be celebrated, not concealed.
* ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
* 1 pound cubed butternut squash (3 cups)
* 1 pound cavatappi or other medium-length pasta
* ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
* 2 cups whole milk
* 1¼ teaspoons salt (optional)
* 2 cups shredded Gruyère or Cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
* ½ cup cream cheese (4 ounces)
* ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2 In a medium saucepan, bring 1 inch of water to a simmer. Place a steamer basket over the water. Add the butternut squash. Cover and steam until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and mash well with a fork or potato masher. You should have about 2 cups.
3 Cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain, and return the pasta to the pot.
4 Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth and bubbling. Cook for 2 minutes or until the mixture is a light tan. Whisk in the milk. Bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking frequently. Cook for 2 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat. Whisk in the mashed butternut squash and salt (if using). Stir in the Gruyère and cream cheese.
5 Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta, and stir to combine.
6 Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Top evenly with the panko and Parmesan. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
7 To serve, cool and cut into bites.
Makes 8 servings
Make Ahead: There are several ways to get a head start on this dish. Steam and mash the squash and/or cook the pasta up to 3 days in advance and refrigerate. Alternatively, assemble the whole dish up to 24 hours ahead, cover, refrigerate, and bake just before serving , adding a few minutes of cooking time. Reheat leftovers in the oven or microwave.
get a head start
If I have one dinner mantra it's this: Make-ahead, make-ahead, make-ahead. This doesn't always mean making the whole dinner ahead of time, although that's certainly a lifesaver on many nights. But to me, make-ahead means preparing any component of dinner—whether large or small—in advance. This might look like:
• Washing kale or lettuce over the weekend so it's always ready for a salad.
• Washing and prepping veggies, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or green beans, so they're ready to cook. I find that the washing and prepping take more active time than actually roasting, steaming, or blanching the vegetables.
• Chopping the onion and garlic for meat loaf or meatballs.
• Stirring together the dry ingredients for pancakes, waffles, or muffins. (I often do this on a Friday night so breakfast is quicker the next morning.)
• Making marinara sauce or pesto to have on-hand in the fridge or freezer.
Nutrition per serving: 544 calories; 16g protein; 24g fat (14g sat. fat); 60g carbohydrates; 4g fiber; 6g sugars; 215mg sodium; 251mg calcium; 2.7mg iron; 351mg potassium; 12mg vitamin C; 6,409IU vitamin A
Butternut Squash Mac 'n' Cheese
Sweet Potato and Quinoa Burgers
## Sweet Potato and Quinoa Burgers
You can certainly fry these up as little cakes or sliders, but I like to serve them as fat burgers atop toasted English muffins with a smear of pesto, chimichurri, or cilantro-feta drizzle.
* 1 egg
* 1 cup mashed sweet potato (from 1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes; see Cooking Tip)
* 1½ cups cooked quinoa (see Mix it up)
* ½ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
* ¾ teaspoon salt (optional)
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Break the egg into a large bowl and beat with a fork. Add the mashed sweet potato, quinoa, parsley, salt (if using), and pepper to taste. Form the mixture into 4 burgers about 1 inch thick.
2 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, cook the burgers until well browned, about 5 minutes per side. Cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. The burgers will firm up as they cool. Cut into small pieces to serve.
Makes 4 servings
Make Ahead: Cook the quinoa and/or sweet potatoes up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate. Refrigerate cooked burgers for up to 3 days.
Cooking Tip: For the mash, roast whole sweet potatoes in a 425°F oven for about 50 minutes, or prick with a fork and microwave for 7 to 8 minutes.
Nutrition per serving: 221 calories; 6g protein; 9g fat (2g sat. fat); 29g carbohydrates; 4g fiber; 5g sugars; 42mg sodium; 40mg calcium; 1.9mg iron; 323mg potassium; 11mg vitamin C; 12,970 IU vitamin A
## Crispy Coconut Cod
Use this same breading and baking technique with chicken tenders, shrimp, or zucchini. Don't forget the dipping sauce!
* 2 tablespoons ketchup
* 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
* ½ cup all-purpose flour
* 1 egg
* ½ cup panko bread crumbs
* ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
* ¾ pound cod, cut into 2 x ½-inch rectangles
* ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
* Nonstick cooking spray, preferably coconut oil spray
1 Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup and sweet chili sauce. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3 Set out three shallow plates or bowls. Place the flour on one, the egg in another, and the panko and coconut on the third. Beat the egg, and stir together the panko and coconut.
4 Sprinkle the cod pieces with the salt (if using) on both sides. Dredge one piece of the cod in the flour, shaking off excess. Coat with the egg, letting any excess drip off, and then dredge in the panko-coconut mixture, pressing so the crumbs adhere. Place the breaded cod on the prepared baking sheet. Continue with the remaining cod pieces. Lightly spray both sides of each piece with coconut oil or other nonstick cooking spray.
5 Bake for 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork, flipping each piece halfway through.
6 Flake the fish and serve with the sweet chili–ketchup dipping sauce.
Makes 4 servings
Nutrition per serving: 256 calories; 19g protein; 4g fat (2g sat. fat); 18g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 5g sugars; 265mg sodium; 27mg calcium; 0.9mg iron; 442mg potassium; 2mg vitamin C; 185IU vitamin A
## Juicy Lucy Turkey Meatballs
An ooey-gooey cheesy center takes these meatballs from good to great. Serve them plain or with Roasted Veggie Tomato Sauce.
* Olive oil, for the baking dish
* 1 egg
* 1 pound ground turkey, preferably dark meat
* ⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
* 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
* ¾ teaspoon salt (optional)
* ½ teaspoon garlic powder
* Freshly ground black pepper
* Twelve ¼-inch mozzarella cubes (1 ounce)
1 Preheat the oven to 450°F. Grease a medium-size baking dish with olive oil.
2 Crack the egg into a large bowl and beat with a fork. Add the turkey, bread crumbs, parsley, salt (if using), garlic powder, and pepper to taste. Mix well.
3 Form the meat mixture into 12 meatballs. Press your thumb into each meatball to make an indentation. Push a mozzarella cube into the indentation in each meatball and re-form the meat into a ball so the cheese is completely enclosed.
4 Place the meatballs in the baking dish. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball registers 165°F, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool and cut into small chunks to serve.
Make Ahead: Form the meatballs up to 24 hours before baking and refrigerate. Refrigerate cooked meatballs for up to 3 days.
Cooking Tip: Shape the meatballs with wet hands. The meat will be much less sticky.
Nutrition per serving: 179 calories; 15g protein; 11g fat (3g sat. fat); 5g carbohydrates; 0g fiber; 0g sugars; 92mg sodium; 67mg calcium; 1.2mg iron; 170mg potassium; 1mg vitamin C; 192IU vitamin A
## French Lentil Stew
Let your baby eat this thick soup with a spoon or pick it up by the fistful. Lentils are an incredible source of protein, fiber, and iron. I like to serve this with crumbled bacon on top, or go the opposite direction and make this soup meatless by swapping out the chicken broth for vegetable broth.
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 2 carrots, chopped
* 1 celery stalk, chopped
* 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
* 1 cup French (du Puy) lentils, rinsed and drained
* ¾ teaspoon salt (optional)
* 3 small red potatoes (about 1 lb.), peeled and chopped
* ¼ cup chopped parsley
* ½ teaspoon sherry vinegar
* Freshly ground black pepper
1 Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, 10 minutes.
2 Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the lentils and salt (if using). Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
3 Add the potatoes and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes more.
4 Stir in the parsley, vinegar, and pepper to taste. Cool to just warm and serve.
Makes 6 servings
Ingredient Tip: French lentils, or lentilles du Puy, are small, greenish lentils that keep their shape when cooked.
Make Ahead: This soup tastes even better a day or two after it's made. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition per serving: 271 calories; 15g protein; 6g fat (1g sat. fat); 41g carbohydrates; 13g fiber; 4g sugars; 89mg sodium; 55mg calcium; 3.8mg iron; 971mg potassium; 25mg vitamin C; 3,652IU vitamin A
French Lentil Stew
## Grapefruit Scallops
Scallops are so quick to cook, but sometimes less tasty than they should be. The tricks to making sure they're delicious are to pat them dry before cooking and to wait until they've had a chance to form a savory brown crust before flipping them.
* 1 teaspoon grapefruit zest
* ¼ cup fresh grapefruit juice
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* ¼ teaspoon salt, plus a pinch (optional)
* 1 pound scallops, rinsed, patted dry, and small, rectangular muscle removed
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 In a flat baking dish, combine the grapefruit zest, grapefruit juice, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and a pinch of salt (if using). Whisk to combine. Add the scallops and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 15 minutes.
2 Pat the scallops dry and season with the salt (if using) and pepper to taste, taking care to season both sides of each scallop.
3 Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, preferably nonstick, skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the scallops until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cut the scallops into small bites and serve topped with the chopped basil.
Makes 4 servings
Nutrition per serving: 176 calories; 14g protein; 11g fat (2g sat. fat); 6g carbohydrates; 0g fiber; 1g sugars; 446mg sodium; 32mg calcium; 1.5mg iron; 285mg potassium; 6mg vitamin C; 13IU vitamin A
Grapefruit Scallops
## Chicken Chili
This hearty chili isn't very brothy, so it's easy for little ones to pick out soft chunks of chicken, tomatoes, or beans. Feel free to use leftover cooked chicken or the meat from a rotisserie bird.
* 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
* 2 tablespoons canola oil
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped into large chunks (about ¾ cup)
* 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (optional)
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* ½ teaspoon chili powder
* One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
* 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
* One 14.5-ounce can low-sodium cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
* ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
2 Place the chicken breasts skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet, pat dry with paper towels, and sprinkle on both sides with salt and black pepper (if using). Roast until cooked through, about 35 minutes. Let cool. Remove and discard the skin and bones. Shred or chop the meat. You should have about 2 cups.
3 Heat the canola oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and bell pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the vegetables, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the jalapeño and cook for 2 minutes. Add the cumin and chili powder and cook for 1 minute.
4 Add the tomatoes, broth, beans, and ¾ teaspoon salt (if using) to the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, partially covered, for 15 minutes.
5 Remove the chili from the heat. Stir in the chicken and cilantro.
6 Cool to just warm and serve with a spoon, but don't be surprised if your baby dives in with her hands.
Makes 6 servings (6 cups)
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
be prepared
Having these pantry and freezer staples on hand can help make mealtime easier:
• Good-quality marinara sauce (no added sugars)
• Canned or boxed tomatoes
• Tomato paste
• Canned beans
• Chicken and/or vegetable broth (low-sodium)
• A variety of rice, noodles, and pastas
• Panko bread crumbs
• Frozen vegetables (including cooked spinach and puréed squash)
• Frozen pizza dough (white or whole wheat)
Nutrition per serving (1 cup): 334 calories; 39g protein; 6g fat (1g sat. fat); 23g carbohydrates; 5g fiber; 5g sugars; 523mg sodium; 45mg calcium; 0.8mg iron; 442mg potassium; 36mg vitamin C; 337IU vitamin A
## Roasted Ratatouille Pasta
Ratatouille, with its brightly colored veggies, is like summer on a plate. But by roasting the vegetables you can coax a lot of flavor out of even dead-of-winter produce.
* 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for the pan
* 1 medium yellow squash or zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks, about 2 cups
* 2 cups 1-inch eggplant chunks
* ½ bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
* ¾ teaspoon salt (optional)
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
* 6 ounces orecchiette or other small pasta
* Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
1 Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with olive oil. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2 Place the squash, eggplant, and bell pepper in the prepared pan. Toss with the olive oil, ½ teaspoon of the salt (if using), and pepper to taste. Roast for 10 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes, stir, and roast for 20 minutes more.
3 In the meantime, cook the orecchiette in the boiling water according to the package directions. Drain, taking care not to shake off all the cooking liquid.
4 Stir the cooked pasta into the ratatouille. Season with the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt (if using). Cool and serve, sprinkled with Parmesan and an extra drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
Makes 4 servings
Make Ahead: The roasted vegetables freeze well, or refrigerate them for up to a day before tossing with the pasta.
Nutrition per serving: 218 calories; 7g protein; 5g fat (1g sat. fat); 40g carbohydrates; 5g fiber; 5g sugars; 10mg sodium; 18mg calcium; 2.1mg iron; 255mg potassium; 34mg vitamin C; 803IU vitamin A
## Spaghetti Squash Bake
On its own, spaghetti squash is a tad bland. But mixed with savory Parmesan and tangy marinara, it becomes crave-worthy. The cayenne pepper adds a hint of heat without being overpowering.
* One 2½- to 3-pound spaghetti squash
* Olive oil
* ¾ cup marinara sauce, homemade or high-quality store-bought
* One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and well drained
* ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
* ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2 Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Rub the flesh with a little olive oil and place the squash halves flesh-side down in a medium baking pan. Add ¼ inch of water to the pan and cover with aluminum foil. Bake until the squash is tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove and let cool.
3 When the squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape the flesh into strands, and place them in a large bowl. Add ½ cup of the marinara. Squeeze out any excess water from the spinach, place in a separate bowl, and add ¼ cup of the Parmesan, the salt (if using), and the cayenne. Mix, making sure the spinach isn't clumped. (I find clean hands are the best tool for this.)
4 Grease a 2-quart baking dish with olive oil. Transfer the squash mixture to the dish. Top evenly with the remaining ¼ cup marinara and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is browned. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Makes 8 side dish servings
Make Ahead: Roast the squash and remove the strands up to 24 hours ahead; refrigerate.
Nutrition per serving: 100 calories; 4g protein; 3g fat (1g sat. fat); 17g carbohydrates; 4g fiber; 7g sugars; 210mg sodium; 132mg calcium; 1.4mg iron; 387mg potassium; 6mg vitamin C; 4,461IU vitamin A
## Baby Lamb Chops with Lemony Herb Sauce
There is nothing cuter than seeing a baby holding a lamb chop by the bone and gnawing on the tender meat. Serve any leftover sauce dolloped on scrambled eggs or spooned atop roasted veggies.
* For the sauce
* 2 cups packed tender fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, mint, and/or basil
* ½ cup olive oil
* 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
* ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
* Freshly ground black pepper
* Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
* For the lamb chops
* 6 baby lamb chops, Frenched (bone exposed)
* ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2 To make the sauce, place all the sauce ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
3 To make the lamb, sprinkle the lamb chops with the salt (if using) and pepper to taste. Make sure to season both sides!
4 Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the lamb chops until well browned on the first side, about 3 minutes. Flip and transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast for 3 minutes, or until just pink in the middle (thicker lamb chops may need another minute or two).
5 Cool and serve the lamb chops with the sauce for dipping.
Makes 6 lamb chops and cup sauce
Make Ahead: Prepare the sauce up to 24 hours ahead of time. Refrigerate with a thin layer of olive oil on top. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition per serving (1 lamb chop and 1 tablespoon sauce): 317 calories; 23g protein; 25g fat (6g sat. fat); 1g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 0g sugars; 102mg sodium; 50mg calcium; 2.6mg iron; 464mg potassium; 24mg vitamin C; 1,494IU vitamin A
Baby Lamb Chops with Lemony Herb Sauce
Slow-Cooker Maple-Dijon Pork
## Slow-Cooker Maple-Dijon Pork
The slow cooker is genius at turning tough cuts of meat into tender, savory bites perfect for beginning eaters. This recipe couldn't be simpler. Serve on slider buns with a bit of barbecue sauce. Or spoon over polenta or fold into tortillas.
* Nonstick cooking spray
* 1 tablespoon maple syrup
* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
* 2 teaspoons salt (optional)
* 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 3 pounds pork shoulder, skin removed
1 Spray a 5-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
2 In a small bowl, stir together the maple syrup, Dijon, salt (if using), paprika, and pepper to taste. Rub the pork all over with the maple mixture and place in a slow cooker.
3 Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 8 hours.
4 Shred the meat with two forks.
Makes 8 servings
Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition per serving: 134 calories; 17g protein; 6g fat (2g sat. fat); 2g carbohydrates; 0g fiber; 2g sugars; 110mg sodium; 14mg calcium; 1mg iron; 295mg potassium; 1mg vitamin C; 5IU vitamin A
## Curried Potato & Broccoli Triangles
These tasty triangles also make excellent lunchbox food.
* 1 medium russet potato (peeled and cubed)
* 2 cups broccoli florets
* 1½ teaspoons curry powder
* ¾ teaspoon salt (optional)
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 30 wonton wrappers, defrosted if frozen
* 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil
1 Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
2 Place a steamer basket over 1 inch of water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the potato chunks, cover, and steam for 5 minutes. Add the broccoli florets and steam for 5 minutes more, or until both the potatoes and broccoli are tender. Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl.
3 Using a fork or potato masher, mash the broccoli and potatoes until mostly smooth. Stir in the curry powder, salt (if using), and pepper to taste.
4 Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean work surface and set a small bowl of water nearby. Place 2 teaspoons of the potato mixture in the center of the wrapper. Dip your finger in the water and dab the water across the edges of the wonton. Fold one corner of the wonton over to form a triangle and press the edges together with your fingers to seal. Transfer the wonton to the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
5 Brush each wonton with a little canola oil and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown, turning once.
6 Cool and serve whole or cut into pieces. If the corners are especially crispy, break them off before serving to baby.
Makes 30 triangles
Nutrition per serving (1 triangle): 41 calories; 1g protein; 1g fat (0g sat. fat); 7g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 0g sugars; 49mg sodium; 7mg calcium; 0.4mg iron; 63mg potassium; 3mg vitamin C; 3IU vitamin A
Curried Potato & Broccoli Triangles
## Cheeseburger Triangles
Mix up these crowd-pleasers by using Monterey Jack, feta, or Swiss cheese in place of the cheddar.
* 1 tablespoon canola oil, plus more for brushing
* ½ pound ground beef
* ½ cup finely chopped onion
* ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 30 wonton wrappers, defrosted if frozen
* 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
1 Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
2 Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, onion, salt (if using), and pepper to taste. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the beef is no longer pink. Drain.
3 Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean work surface and set a small bowl of water nearby. Place 1 to 2 teaspoons of the beef mixture in the center of the wrapper. Add a few strands of grated cheese. Dip your finger in the water and dab the water across the edges of the wonton. Fold one corner of the wonton over to form a triangle and press the edges together with your fingers to seal. Transfer the wonton to the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
4 Brush each wonton with a little canola oil and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown, turning once.
5 Cool and serve whole or cut into pieces. If the corners are especially crispy, break them off before serving to baby.
Makes 30 triangles
Nutrition per serving (1 triangle): 67 calories; 3g protein; 4g fat (2g sat. fat); 5g carbohydrates; 0g fiber; 0g sugars; 74mg sodium; 33mg calcium; 0.5mg iron; 33mg potassium; 0mg vitamin C; 39IU vitamin A
## Veggie Tofu Triangles
Dinner is especially fun when it's folded into wonton wrappers. If you can't find coleslaw mix, use 3 cups shredded cabbage and 1 cup shredded carrots instead.
* 1 tablespoon canola oil, plus more for brushing
* 8 ounces coleslaw mix (4 cups; see headnote)
* 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
* 4 ounces extra-firm tofu, crumbled
* 30 wonton wrappers, defrosted if frozen
1 Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
2 Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the coleslaw mix and cook, letting the cabbage wilt, for 4 minutes. Add the soy sauce and tofu, and cook for 1 minute more.
3 Transfer the cabbage mixture to a large cutting board and finely chop.
4 Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean work surface and set a small bowl of water nearby. Place 2 teaspoons of the cabbage mixture in the center of the wrapper. Dip your finger in the water and dab the water across the edges of the wonton. Fold one corner of the wonton over to form a triangle and press the edges together with your fingers to seal. Transfer the wonton to the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
5 Brush each wonton with a little canola oil and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown, turning once.
6 Cool and serve whole or cut into pieces. If the corners are especially crispy, break them off before serving to baby.
Makes 30 triangles
Nutrition per serving (1 triangle): 37 calories; 1g protein; 1g fat (0g sat. fat); 6g carbohydrates; 1g fiber; 1g sugars; 69mg sodium; 15mg calcium; 0.4mg iron; 37mg potassium; 4mg vitamin C; 368IU vitamin A
# acknowledgments
A big thank-you to Sharon Bowers, not only a dedicated agent, but also a super-fun lady to drink a negroni with. Thank you for being my partner in this publishing adventure.
I am so grateful to the whole team at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, especially the always positive and insightful Stephanie Fletcher. It has been a pleasure working with you. Thank you also to Jessica Gilo, Michelle Triant, and Joyce Lin, who are such pros at spreading the word, and to Alissa Faden, whose design of this book and my two previous, under the art direction of Melissa Lotfy, are spot-on perfect.
I couldn't have asked for a better photo team than the trio of creative women who made the images in this book so delightful. Thank you, thank you Lauren Volo, Monica Pierini, and Martha Bernabe. I could have hung out with you for days.
Thank you to all of my friends and colleagues at _Parents_ , especially Laura Fenton who said while I was working on a story about baby-led weaning, "Maybe that should be your next book!" Thank you also to Steve Engel and Heidi Reavis, who have been an important part of my life for fifteen years.
Thank you to my friends, who cheer me on with such enthusiasm: Nicole Page, Danielle Wilkie, Allison Graham, Felicity Rowe, Heather Date, Jessica Winchell Morsa, and Grace Bastidas. I am a lucky lady.
One of the true pleasures of having published books is getting to know readers. I am so grateful to all the parents and grandparents who found _Real Baby Food_ useful. Your enthusiasm has been inspiring.
Writing about parents feeding children always makes me think of my own parents, of course. Andy and Linda Helwig have been my biggest fans every day of my life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
And, last but not least, Dave and Rosa, my two people. Thank you for your patient taste testing, honest feedback, endless good humor, and constant support. Je vous aime.
# INDEX
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
## A
ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), ,
Allergenic foods, ,
Allergy symptoms,
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
American Heart Association,
Apple(s)
for first bites, _photo_
Green, –Spinach Smoothie, _photo_ ,
for heartier finger foods, _photo_
Slices, Roasted,
Asparagus
for first bites, _photo_
for heartier finger foods, _photo_
Avocado(s)
-Beet Dip, _photo_ ,
Chicken Quesadilla Bites, _photo_ ,
Easy, _photo_ ,
for first bites, _photo_
Watermelon-Strawberry Smoothie, , _photo_
## B
Baby-led feeding. _See also_ Finger foods; Purées
advantages of, 10–12, 30–31,
babies who struggle with,
cheat sheet for,
description of,
explaining, to others,
facts about,
frequently asked questions, 32–34
how to start, 16–17
minimizing kitchen mess,
mixed approach to, 30–31
ten rules for,
when to start,
Baby-led weaning, , ,
Banana(s)
-Cinnamon Pancakes, , _photo_
for first bites, _photo_
Green Apple–Spinach Smoothie, _photo_ ,
for heartier finger foods, _photo_
-Mango Turmeric Smoothie, , _photo_
and Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal,
Pumpkin Pie Pops,
Zucchini Bread, Whole-Grain,
Bean(s)
Black, Lazy Mom's, _photo_ ,
Chicken Chili, 184–85
First Hummus,
green, steamed, _photo_
smashed chickpeas, _photo_
steamed edamame, _photo_
Sweet Potato Hummus,
Tuscan Tuna Pasta Salad,
White, and Kale Mash, , _photo_
White, and Roasted Zucchini Dip,
Beef
Baby's First Meatballs,
Cheeseburger Triangles,
Meat Loaf, Parmesan-Sage,
Beet(s)
-Avocado Dip, _photo_ ,
Rosemary Roots,
Berries
chopped raspberries, _photo_
chopped strawberries, _photo_
Fruity Pops, _photo_ ,
Raspberry-Rye Pancakes,
smashed blueberries, _photo_
Strawberry and Goat Cheese Spread, , _photo_
Watermelon-Strawberry Smoothie, , _photo_
Blueberries, smashed, _photo_
Breads
choosing,
Pumpkin French Toast Sticks, , _photo_
toast, for first bites, _photo_
Toasts of the Town, , _photo_
Veggie Parmesan, , _photo_
Whole-Grain Zucchini Banana,
Breakfast options,
Breastmilk, ,
Broccoli
Brooms, , _photo_
for first bites, _photo_
and Ham Egg Muffins, , _photo_
& Potato Triangles, Curried, , _photo_
Tuscan Tuna Pasta Salad,
Burgers
Mini Turkey Patties,
Sweet Potato and Quinoa, _photo_ ,
## C
Cabbage
Veggie Tofu Triangles,
Calcium,
Caloric needs,
Canned foods,
Carrot(s)
Crinkle-Cut, , _photo_
for first bites, _photo_
French Lentil Stew, , _photo_
for heartier finger foods, _photo_
Rainbow, and Quinoa Mash,
Roasted Veggie Tomato Sauce,
Rosemary Roots,
Veggie Parmesan Bread, , _photo_
Veggie Tofu Triangles,
Cauliflower
Curried, , _photo_
for first bites, _photo_
for heartier finger foods, _photo_
-Kale Tots,
Soup, Creamy,
Cheese
for babies,
Butternut Squash Mac 'n', 173–74, _photo_
Cheeseburger Triangles,
Chicken Quesadilla Bites, _photo_ ,
for first bites, _photo_
Goat, and Strawberry Spread, , _photo_
for heartier finger foods, _photo_
Juicy Lucy Turkey Meatballs,
Lamb Flatbread Pizza, , _photo_
Mix-and-Match Omelets,
Parmesan-Sage Beef Meat Loaf,
Potato Frittata with Red Pepper Sauce, _photo_ , 150–51
Spaghetti Squash Bake,
Veggie Parmesan Bread, , _photo_
Waffled Grilled, _photo_ ,
Chewing,
Chicken
breast, poaching directions,
Chili, 184–85
for first bites, _photo_
OJ,
Quesadilla Bites, _photo_ ,
rinsing, note about,
Roast, Easiest and Best, 152–53
Salad Cutlets, , _photo_
and Sweet Potato Purée, Spiced,
Tomato,
Chili, Chicken, 184–85
Choking hazards, , , ,
Cilantro
-Feta Drizzle, , _photo_
Lemony Herb Sauce, , _photo_
Cinnamon-Banana Pancakes, , _photo_
Coconut Cod, Crispy,
Cod
Crispy Coconut,
Lemony Roasted Fish, , _photo_
Corn
Cakes, Golden, _photo_ ,
for heartier finger foods, _photo_
Cow's milk, ,
CPR,
Cucumber
for first bites, _photo_
-Yogurt Sauce,
Cups, for drinking, , ,
Curried Cauliflower, , _photo_
Curried Potato & Broccoli Triangles, , _photo_
## D
Daily feeding schedule, 20–21
Dairy. _See also_ Cheese; Yogurt
cow's milk, ,
portion sizes,
DHA, ,
Digestive system,
Dips and spreads
Avocado-Beet Dip, _photo_ ,
First Hummus,
Roasted Zucchini and White Bean Dip,
Strawberry and Goat Cheese Spread, , _photo_
Sweet Potato Hummus,
Drinking from cups, , ,
Drinks
Green Apple–Spinach Smoothie, _photo_ ,
Mango-Banana Turmeric Smoothie, , _photo_
Watermelon-Strawberry Smoothie, , _photo_
## E
Edamame, steamed, _photo_
Eggplant
Roasted Ratatouille Pasta,
Egg(s)
Eggy Tofu,
Fried Rice Frittata,
Golden, with Peas, , _photo_
hard-boiled, for first bites, _photo_
hard-boiled, for heartier finger foods, _photo_
Mix-and-Match Omelets,
Muffins, Broccoli and Ham, , _photo_
omelets, for heartier finger foods, _photo_
Potato Frittata with Red Pepper Sauce, _photo_ , 150–51
## F
Family meals (8 months and up)
Baby Lamb Chops with Lemony Herb Sauce, , _photo_
Butternut Squash Galette, , _photo_
Butternut Squash Mac 'n' Cheese, 173–74, _photo_
Cheeseburger Triangles,
Chicken Chili, 184–85
Chicken Salad Cutlets, , _photo_
Creamy Cauliflower Soup,
Crispy Coconut Cod,
Curried Potato & Broccoli Triangles, , _photo_
Easiest and Best Roast Chicken, 152–53
easy side dishes for,
eating together, benefits of,
French Lentil Stew, , _photo_
getting a head start on, ,
Grapefruit Scallops, , _photo_
Hemp Pesto Pasta,
Juicy Lucy Turkey Meatballs,
Lamb Flatbread Pizza, , _photo_
Mother-in-Law Salmon, , _photo_
One-Pan Gnocchi,
Parmesan-Sage Beef Meat Loaf,
Potato Frittata with Red Pepper Sauce, _photo_ , 150–51
Roasted Ratatouille Pasta,
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro-Feta Drizzle, , _photo_
Roasted Veggie Tomato Sauce,
serving sizes,
serving to baby,
Shrimp Sliders,
Slow Cooker Maple-Dijon Pork, _photo_ ,
Smoky Trout Cakes, , _photo_
Spaghetti Squash Bake,
Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce, 154–55
Sweet Potato and Quinoa Burgers, _photo_ ,
Tofu Parm, _photo_ ,
Tuscan Tuna Pasta Salad,
Veggie Tofu Triangles,
Fats, dietary, ,
Fennel-Tomato Soup, , _photo_
Figs, for heartier finger foods, _photo_
Finger foods
best texture for,
cutting into right sizes,
forbidden, list of,
heartier, offering,
how to introduce,
offering, with purées, 30–31,
single-ingredient, for advanced eaters, _photo_
single-ingredient, for beginning eaters, _photo_
when to introduce, ,
First bites (6 months and up)
Avocado-Beet Dip, _photo_ ,
Baby's First Meatballs,
Basic Baked Oatmeal,
benchmark softness,
Broccoli Brooms, , _photo_
Cinnamon-Banana Pancakes, , _photo_
Crinkle-Cut Carrots, , _photo_
cutting foods to right size, , _photo_
developmental milestones,
Easy Avocado, _photo_ ,
Eggy Tofu,
First Hummus,
food safety basics,
Garlicky Spinach,
Golden Eggs with Peas, , _photo_
Kale and White Bean Mash, , _photo_
Lazy Mom's Black Beans, _64,_
Lemony Roasted Fish, , _photo_
Mashed Potato,
Mini Turkey Patties,
OJ Chicken,
portion sizes,
Roasted Apple Slices,
Roasted Zucchini Sticks, , _photo_
Rosemary Roots,
Sesame Soba Noodles,
Simple Poached Salmon,
single-ingredient finger foods, _photo_
Spiced Chicken and Sweet Potato Purée,
Strawberry and Goat Cheese Spread, , _photo_
taste-training,
Teff Porridge, , _photo_
Toasts of the Town, , _photo_
Tomato Chicken,
Fish
best choices for baby,
canned tuna, choosing,
Crispy Coconut Cod,
for first bites, _photo_
Lemony Roasted, , _photo_
Mix-and-Match Omelets,
Mother-in-Law Salmon, , _photo_
rinsing before cooking,
Simple Poached Salmon,
Smoky Trout Cakes, , _photo_
Tuscan Tuna Pasta Salad,
Flavor enhancers,
Food allergies, 18–19,
Food safety basics,
Formula, ,
Freezer-friendly recipe icon,
French Toast Sticks, Pumpkin, , _photo_
Frittatas
Fried Rice,
Potato, with Red Pepper Sauce, _photo_ , 150–51
Frozen foods,
Fruits. _See also specific fruits_
for on-the-go snacks,
portion sizes,
roasting,
steaming,
Fruity Pops, _photo_ ,
Fussy or picky eating behaviors,
## G
Gag reflex, , ,
Galette, Butternut Squash, , _photo_
Garlicky Spinach,
Gnocchi, One-Pan,
Grains
Basic Baked Oatmeal,
Fried Rice Frittata,
Peanut Butter and Banana Baked Oatmeal,
Peanut Butter Mini Muffin Bites,
portion sizes,
quinoa cooking directions,
Rainbow Carrot and Quinoa Mash,
rice, note about,
Sweet Potato and Quinoa Burgers, _photo_ ,
Teff Porridge, , _photo_
and vegetable combinations,
Grapefruit Scallops, , _photo_
Grapes, chopped, _photo_
Green beans, steamed, _photo_
Greens
Cauliflower-Kale Tots,
Garlicky Spinach,
Green Apple–Spinach Smoothie, _photo_ ,
Kale and White Bean Mash, , _photo_
Lacinato kale, about,
Smoky Trout Cakes, , _photo_
Spaghetti Squash Bake,
Veggie Parmesan Bread, , _photo_
## H
Ham
and Broccoli Egg Muffins, , _photo_
Mix-and-Match Omelets,
Heartier foods (8 months and up)
benchmark softness,
Broccoli and Ham Egg Muffins, , _photo_
Cauliflower-Kale Tots,
Chicken Quesadilla Bites, _130,_
Curried Cauliflower, , _photo_
cutting food to right size, _photo_
developmental milestones,
Fried Rice Frittata,
Fruity Pops, _photo_ ,
Golden Corn Cakes, _photo_ ,
Miso Tofu Sticks,
Mix-and-Match Omelets,
Peanut Butter and Banana Baked Oatmeal,
Peanut Butter Mini Muffin Bites,
Pumpkin French Toast Sticks, , _photo_
Pumpkin Pie Pops,
Rainbow Carrot and Quinoa Mash,
Raspberry-Rye Pancakes,
Roasted Zucchini and White Bean Dip,
single-ingredient foods for, _photo_
Smoothie Time, 112–14, _photo_
Sweet Potato Hummus,
Sweet Potato Nuggets,
Tomato-Fennel Soup, , _photo_
Veggie Parmesan Bread, , _photo_
Waffled Grilled Cheese, _photo_ ,
Whole-Grain Zucchini Banana Bread,
Zucchini Bread Waffles, , _photo_
Heimlich maneuver,
Hemp Pesto Pasta,
Herb(s)
adding flavor with,
Cilantro-Feta Drizzle, , _photo_
Hemp Pesto Pasta,
Rosemary Roots,
Sauce, Lemony, , _photo_
Honey, notes about, ,
Hummus
First,
Sweet Potato,
## I
Ice pops
Fruity Pops, _photo_ ,
Pumpkin Pie Pops,
Intestinal permeability,
Iron, , ,
## J
Juice, for babies,
## K
Kale
-Cauliflower Tots,
Lacinato, about,
and White Bean Mash, , _photo_
Kitchen tools,
## L
Lamb
Chops, Baby, with Lemony Herb Sauce, , _photo_
Flatbread Pizza, , _photo_
Meatballs, Spiced, with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce, 154–55
Lemony Herb Sauce, , _photo_
Lemony Roasted Fish, , _photo_
Lemony Yogurt Dip,
Lentil Stew, French, , _photo_
## M
Mango
-Banana Turmeric Smoothie, , _photo_
for first bites, _photo_
for heartier finger foods, _photo_
Maple syrup,
Meat. _See_ Beef; Lamb; Pork
Meatballs
Baby's First,
Spiced Lamb, with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce, 154–55
Turkey, Juicy Lucy,
Meat Loaf, Parmesan-Sage Beef,
Melon
for heartier finger foods, _photo_
watermelon, for first bites, _photo_
Watermelon-Strawberry Smoothie, , _photo_
Milk
breastmilk, ,
dairy, ,
Miso Tofu Sticks,
Muffins
Broccoli and Ham Egg, , _photo_
muffin cup sizes for,
Peanut Butter Mini Muffin Bites,
Mushrooms
One-Pan Gnocchi,
## N
Noodles, Sesame Soba,
Nutrition
for 6–12-month-old babies,
ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), ,
dietary fats, ,
iron, ,
nutrient-rich foods,
omega-3 fatty acids, ,
recommended daily amounts,
vitamin D, ,
zinc, ,
Nuts. _See_ Walnuts
## O
Oats
Basic Baked Oatmeal,
Peanut Butter and Banana Baked Oatmeal,
Peanut Butter Mini Muffin Bites,
OJ Chicken,
Omega-3 fatty acids, ,
Omelets
for heartier finger foods, _photo_
Mix-and-Match,
Oral motor skills, ,
Organic foods, 26–27
## P
Pancakes
Cinnamon-Banana, , _photo_
Raspberry-Rye,
Papaya, for heartier finger foods, _photo_
Parsley
Hemp Pesto Pasta,
Lemony Herb Sauce, , _photo_
Pasta
Butternut Squash Mac 'n' Cheese, 173–74, _photo_
for first bites, _photo_
for heartier finger foods, _photo_
Hemp Pesto,
Roasted Ratatouille,
Tuna Salad, Tuscan,
Peach(es)
Chicken Salad Cutlets, , _photo_
for first bites, _photo_
Fruity Pops, _photo_ ,
for heartier finger foods, _photo_
Peanut Butter
and Banana Baked Oatmeal,
Mini Muffin Bites,
Pear, for first bites, _photo_
Peas
Golden Eggs with, , _photo_
for heartier finger foods, _photo_
Hemp Pesto Pasta,
Pepper(s)
Chicken Chili, 184–85
Red, Sauce, Potato Frittata with, _photo_ , 150–51
Roasted Veggie Tomato Sauce,
roasting directions,
Pesto, Hemp,
Picky or fussy eating behaviors,
Pincer grasp, , ,
Pizza, Lamb Flatbread, , _photo_
Pork
Broccoli and Ham Egg Muffins, , _photo_
Mix-and-Match Omelets,
Slow Cooker Maple-Dijon, _photo_ ,
Portion sizes
for family meals,
for first bites,
guidelines for, 20–21
Potassium,
Potato(es). _See also_ Sweet Potato(es)
& Broccoli Triangles, Curried, , _photo_
French Lentil Stew, , _photo_
Frittata with Red Pepper Sauce, _photo_ , 150–51
for heartier finger foods, _photo_
Mashed,
Smoky Trout Cakes, , _photo_
Poultry. _See_ Chicken; Turkey
Protein, ,
Pumpkin
French Toast Sticks, , _photo_
Pie Pops,
Purées
in baby-led feeding,
benefits of, 30–31
conventional thinking about,
eating exclusively, note about,
freezing and defrosting,
how to introduce, 16–17,
mashing foods for,
not offering, in baby-led weaning,
preparing, 88–89
softening foods for,
Spiced Chicken and Sweet Potato,
swallowing skills for,
switching to finger foods after,
when to introduce, ,
## Q
Quinoa
cooking directions,
and Rainbow Carrot Mash,
and Sweet Potato Burgers, _photo_ ,
## R
Raspberry(ies)
Fruity Pops, _photo_ ,
for heartier finger foods, _photo_
-Rye Pancakes,
Recipe icons,
Rice
for babies, note about,
Fried, Frittata,
Rosemary Roots,
## S
Salads
Chicken Salad Cutlets, , _photo_
Tuscan Tuna Pasta,
Salmon
Mix-and-Match Omelets,
Mother-in-Law, , _photo_
Simple Poached,
Salt, 27–28,
Sandwiches
Shrimp Sliders,
Waffled Grilled Cheese, _photo_ ,
Satiety responsiveness,
Sauces
Cilantro-Feta Drizzle, , _photo_
Cucumber-Yogurt,
Lemony Herb, , _photo_
Roasted Veggie Tomato,
Scallops, Grapefruit, , _photo_
Seafood. _See_ Fish; Shellfish
Sesame Soba Noodles,
Shellfish
best choices for baby,
Grapefruit Scallops, , _photo_
Shrimp Sliders,
Shrimp Sliders,
Sippy cups, ,
Sliders, Shrimp,
Smoothies
Green Apple–Spinach, _photo_ ,
Mango-Banana Turmeric, , _photo_
Watermelon-Strawberry, , _photo_
Snacks, ideas for,
Soba Noodles, Sesame,
Sodium,
Solid foods. _See also_ Finger foods
finger foods,
how to start, 16–17
introducing, along with purées,
mainstream strategy for,
when to start,
Soups
Cauliflower, Creamy,
Tomato-Fennel, , _photo_
Spices, adding flavor with,
Spinach
Garlicky,
–Green Apple Smoothie, _photo_ ,
Smoky Trout Cakes, , _photo_
Spaghetti Squash Bake,
Veggie Parmesan Bread, , _photo_
Spoon-feeding, 30–31, , ,
Squash. _See also_ Zucchini
butternut, for heartier finger foods, _photo_
Butternut, Galette, , _photo_
Butternut, Mac 'n' Cheese, 173–74, _photo_
Golden Corn Cakes, _photo_ ,
Pumpkin French Toast Sticks, , _photo_
Pumpkin Pie Pops,
Roasted Ratatouille Pasta,
Spaghetti, Bake,
Stew, French Lentil, , _photo_
Strawberry(ies)
and Goat Cheese Spread, , _photo_
for heartier finger foods, _photo_
-Watermelon Smoothie, , _photo_
Sugar and sugar-sweetened beverages, ,
Swallowing,
Sweet Potato(es)
and Chicken Purée, Spiced,
for first bites, _photo_
for heartier finger foods, _photo_
Hummus,
Nuggets,
and Quinoa Burgers, _photo_ ,
Roasted, with Cilantro-Feta Drizzle, , _photo_
Tomato-Fennel Soup, , _photo_
## T
Taste-training, ,
Teff Porridge, , _photo_
30 Minutes or Less recipe icon,
Thrust tongue reflex,
Toast, for first bites, _photo_
Toasts of the Town, , _photo_
Tofu
Eggy,
Parm, _photo_ ,
Sticks, Miso,
Triangles, Veggie,
Tomato(es)
Chicken,
Chicken Chili, 184–85
-Fennel Soup, , _photo_
Roasted Ratatouille Pasta,
Roasted Veggie Sauce,
Tools, kitchen,
Trout Cakes, Smoky, , _photo_
Tuna
canned, choosing,
Pasta Salad, Tuscan,
Turkey
Meatballs, Juicy Lucy,
Patties, Mini,
## V
Vegetable(s). _See also specific vegetables_
and grain combinations,
Mix-and-Match Omelets,
for on-the-go snacks,
portion sizes,
roasting,
Rosemary Roots,
steaming,
"Virgin" or "open" gut,
Vitamin A,
Vitamin C,
Vitamin D, ,
## W
Waffled Grilled Cheese, _photo_ ,
Waffles, Zucchini Bread, , _photo_
Walnuts
Chicken Salad Cutlets, , _photo_
Potato Frittata with Red Pepper Sauce, _photo_ , 150–51
Watermelon
for first bites, _photo_
-Strawberry Smoothie, , _photo_
Wonton triangles
Cheeseburger Triangles,
Curried Potato & Broccoli Triangles, , _photo_
Veggie Tofu Triangles,
## Y
Yogurt
for babies,
-Cucumber Sauce,
Dip, Lemony,
Fruity Pops, _photo_ ,
## Z
Zinc, ,
Zucchini
Banana Bread, Whole-Grain,
Bread Waffles, , _photo_
for first bites, _photo_
Roasted, and White Bean Dip,
Roasted Ratatouille Pasta,
Sticks, Roasted, , _photo_
Veggie Parmesan Bread, , _photo_
## metric conversion guide
Note: The recipes in this cookbook have not been developed or tested using metric measures.
When converting recipes to metric, some variations in quality may be noted.
measurements
Inches | Centimeters
---|---
1 | 2.5
2 | 5.0
3 | 7.5
4 | 10.0
5 | 12.5
6 | 15.0
7 | 17.5
8 | 20.5
9 | 23.0
10 | 25.5
11 | 28.0
12 | 30.5
13 | 33.0
Temperatures
Fahrenheit | Celsius
---|---
32° | 0°
212° | 100°
250° | 120°
275° | 140°
300° | 150°
325° | 160°
350° | 180°
375° | 190°
400° | 200°
425° | 220°
450° | 230°
475° | 240°
500° | 260°
volume
U.S. Units | Canadian Metric | Australian Metric
---|---|---
¼ teaspoon | 1 mL | 1 ml
½ teaspoon | 2 mL | 2 ml
1 teaspoon | 5 mL | 5 ml
1 tablespoon | 15 mL | 20 ml
¼ cup | 50 mL | 60 ml
¹⁄³ cup | 75 mL | 80 ml
½ cup | 125 mL | 125 ml
²⁄³ cup | 150 mL | 170 ml
¾ cup | 175 mL | 190 ml
1 cup | 250 mL | 250 ml
1 quart | 1 liter | 1 liter
1½ quarts | 1.5 liters | 1.5 liters
2 quarts | 2 liters | 2 liters
2½ quarts | 2.5 liters | 2.5 liters
3 quarts | 3 liters | 3 liters
4 quarts | 4 liters | 4 liters
weight
U.S. Units | Canadian Metric | Australian Metric
---|---|---
1 ounce | 30 grams | 30 grams
2 ounces | 55 grams | 60 grams
3 ounces | 85 grams | 90 grams
4 ounces (¼ pound) | 115 grams | 125 grams
8 ounces | 225 grams | 225 grams
16 ounces (1 pound) | 455 grams | 500 grams
1 pound | 455 grams | 0.5 kilogram
baby-led feeding
## CHEAT SHEET
Baby-led feeding is a growing trend in starting solids. It's sometimes called baby-led weaning and is becoming more popular both in the UK and the U.S.
When following the baby-led feeding method, parents and caregivers place pieces of food in front of baby. She feeds herself, choosing what and how much to eat.
Babies should be in an upright position while eating.
Parents and caregivers should ensure finger foods are the appropriate shape and texture to help avoid choking: either the size and shape of an adult pinky finger or cut into small chunks. The texture should be soft, but not too mushy to pick up.
Avoid giving baby hard raw foods such as apples and carrots.
Always stay with baby while he's eating.
Baby-led feeding encourages independent eating, helps develop hand-eye coordination, and promotes an adventurous palate. Babies explore and have fun!
# ABOUT THE AUTHOR
JENNA HELWIG is the food editor for _Parents_ magazine and the author of _Real Baby Food_ and _Smoothie-licious_. She is also a freelance writer, culinary instructor, and personal chef. Jenna lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter. Find her @realbabyfood on Instagram.
NATALIA STASENKO is a registered dietitian and the mother of three daughters. She practiced baby-led feeding with her youngest daughter.
# Contents
1. Cover Page
2. Title Page
3. Copyright Page
4. Dedication
5. Contents
6. Introduction
7. Baby-Led Feeding
1. Let's Get Started
2. Allergy Rules
3. Daily Feeding Schedule and Suggested Portion Sizes
4. Important Nutrients for Babies
5. Kitchen Tools
6. Ingredients
7. Taste-Training
8. Making the Case for a Mixed Approach
8. First Bites (6 months and up)
1. How to Steam
2. Gagging versus Choking
3. Roasted Apple Slices
4. Broccoli Brooms
5. Simple Poached Salmon
6. Roasted Zucchini Sticks
7. OJ Chicken
8. Basic Baked Oatmeal
9. Kale and White Bean Mash
10. Easy Avocado
11. Cinnamon-Banana Pancakes
12. Eggy Tofu
13. Baby's First Meatballs
14. Lazy Mom's Black Beans
15. Garlicky Spinach
16. Mashed Potato
17. Tomato Chicken
18. First Hummus
19. Lemony Roasted Fish
20. Crinkle-Cut Carrots
21. Spiced Chicken and Sweet Potato Purée
22. Mini Turkey Patties
23. Golden Eggs with Peas
24. Rosemary Roots
25. Sesame Soba Noodles
26. Strawberry and Goat Cheese Spread
27. Avocado-Beet Dip
28. Teff Porridge
29. Toasts of the Town
30. A Purée Primer
9. Heartier Finger Foods (8 months and up)
1. Broccoli and Ham Egg Muffins
2. Sweet Potato Hummus
3. Pumpkin French Toast Sticks
4. Mix-and-Match Omelets
5. Peanut Butter Mini Muffin Bites
6. Miso Tofu Sticks
7. Whole-Grain Zucchini Banana Bread
8. Raspberry-Rye Pancakes
9. Curried Cauliflower
10. Roasted Zucchini and White Bean Dip
11. Sweet Potato Nuggets
12. Smoothie Time
13. Green Apple–Spinach
14. Fruity Pops
15. Pumpkin Pie Pops
16. Cauliflower-Kale Tots
17. Golden Corn Cakes
18. Peanut Butter and Banana Baked Oatmeal
19. Zucchini Bread Waffles
20. Rainbow Carrot and Quinoa Mash
21. Veggie Parmesan Bread
22. Chicken Quesadilla Bites
23. Tomato-Fennel Soup
24. Waffled Grilled Cheese
25. Fried Rice Frittata
10. Family Meals (8 months and up)
1. How to Roast
2. Lamb Flatbread Pizza
3. Tuscan Tuna Pasta Salad
4. Hemp Pesto Pasta
5. Potato Frittata with Red Pepper Sauce
6. Easiest and Best Roast Chicken
7. Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
8. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro-Feta Drizzle
9. Creamy Cauliflower Soup
10. Parmesan-Sage Beef Meat Loaf
11. Butternut Squash Galette
12. Mother-in-Law Salmon
13. Smoky Trout Cakes
14. Chicken Salad Cutlets
15. Tofu Parm
16. One-Pan Gnocchi
17. Roasted Veggie Tomato Sauce
18. Shrimp Sliders
19. Butternut Squash Mac 'n' Cheese
20. Sweet Potato and Quinoa Burgers
21. Crispy Coconut Cod
22. Juicy Lucy Turkey Meatballs
23. French Lentil Stew
24. Grapefruit Scallops
25. Chicken Chili
26. Roasted Ratatouille Pasta
27. Spaghetti Squash Bake
28. Baby Lamb Chops with Lemony Herb Sauce
29. Slow-Cooker Maple-Dijon Pork
30. Curried Potato & Broccoli Triangles
31. Cheeseburger Triangles
32. Veggie Tofu Triangles
11. Acknowledgments
12. Index
13. Metric Conversion Guide
14. Baby-Led Feeding Cheat Sheet
15. About the Author
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Thailand Photo Diary – Part 3
Hi sweethearts. I still have lots of photos from my holiday in Thailand, which means it’s time for another Thailand Photo Diary post! It’s been about a week and a half since I came back to Europe but I miss it everyday and wish I could go back and escape the cold here. Most of these photos were taken our last day in beautiful Krabi, Thailand. :)
Like I mentioned in a previous post I love Thai food, we ate these dishes below almost every day for lunch.
So yummie!
I read many ebooks on my ipad in Thailand. Right now I’m reading the second book in the Blackstone Affair series which is kind of like Fifty Shades. The books are very short (only about 150-200 pages) but I really like the way they are written, especially the second book.
Almost every day we enjoyed the beautiful afternoon sun at the Sunset Lounge of the hotel.
I’ve already promised to show you more of the hotel we were staying at, my next post will be only about the hotel and our amazing room. Stay tuned… :)
Welcome
Norwegian New Yorker Hanne Sagstuen is the editor in chief of Beautylovin as well as a fashion model and art director. Beautylovin is the website where she shares her take on life, travel, beauty and everything in between.
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Tom Brady Is The Worst Athlete In The NFL. His Combine Stats Prove ThatToo. But Here's Why That Does Not Matter At All:
Tom Brady has a remarkable story.
No one thought he could do it.
And for reasons beyond his entire control.
They said he was too unathletic, too slow, too gangly. NFL scouts took this picture of him while at the combine the year he entered the 2000 draft:
The most shallow industry in all of America is professional sports.
They judge just about every player on physical attributes.
Can he jump high? Can he bench press? How long are his arms? How big are his hands?
Of all the starting quarterbacks in the NFL right now, Tom Brady had the worst combine. His 40-yard dash time, for example, was THE slowest. Take a look:
Name
40 Yard Dash
20 Yard Shuttle
3 Cone Drill
Vertical
Russell Wilson
4.53
4.09
6.97
34
Colin Kaepernick
4.53
4.18
6.85
32.5
Cam Newton
4.56
4.18
6.92
35
Geno Smith
4.58
n/a
n/a
n/a
Andrew Luck
4.59
4.28
6.8
36
Ryan Tannehill
4.65
n/a
n/a
n/a
Aaron Rodgers
4.71
n/a
7.39
34.5
Ben Roethlisberger
4.75
n/a
n/a
n/a
Jay Cutler
4.77
4.31
7.12
0
Peyton Manning
4.8
n/a
n/a
n/a
Matthew Stafford
4.81
4.47
7.06
30.5
Andy Dalton
4.83
4.27
6.93
29.5
Drew Brees
4.83
4.21
7.09
32
Joe Flacco
4.84
4.27
6.82
28.5
Matt Ryan
4.89
4.51
7.1
24.5
Eli Manning
4.9
n/a
n/a
n/a
Chad Henne
4.92
4.4
7.17
25.5
Tony Romo
5.01
4.2
7.11
30
Nick Foles
5.03
n/a
n/a
30.5
Philip Rivers
5.08
n/a
n/a
n/a
Tom Brady
5.28
4.38
7.2
24.5
Tom Brady stuck it to everyone.
Of all the starting quarterbacks in the NFL right now, and all of the ones listed above, Tom Brady has had the best career. He's won more Super Bowls than all of them. He's passed for more yards and touchdowns than almost every single one of them too.
He will be in the hall of fame. He might even be the greatest quarterback to have ever played.
So let this story inspire you, and everyone around you. Forget about the team he plays for. Focus on his story. There's so much more to athletics than physical attributes. Tom Brady is your proof.
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New Zune 2 Flash-Based Players Confirmed
By now those in the know are aware that Microsoft is just about set to release several new Zune media players. Thanks to some drawings over at the FCC website, I can confirm that there are definitely new models in the works.
The diagram I was able to dig up shows the label placement on both 4GB and 8GB flash-based player models aimed squarely at the iPod Nano. This drawing all but confirms the leaked photo that Engadget managed to get their hands on yesterday.
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VIDEO: Eamonn Dowd Departure Lounge
Two artists come to mind when I think about roads traveled allowing a sense of realities in music. One being Terry Lee Hale and the other being Irish legend Eamonn Dowd. Both troubadours have been around for what seems like forever. Passing through scenes and eras and accumulating those tactile experiences that make honest stories, which subsequently become the songs they share with the world.
Dowd’s new album, Dig Into Nowhere, is a stellar example of earnest and weathered memories. Looking into the past to transition histories and thoughts into the now. A fitting example is the track “Departure Lounge”. So many vision as questions in no frills perfection.
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Millennium People
I’m out Sunday, so I’m bringing you tomorrow’s post today (which is more than can be said of the actual post).
In theory, the moon belongs to no one. That is to say, it belongs to everyone. We take solace in the fact that while the Earth might be geo-politically torn by the petty disputes of its microscopically visioned peoples, there lies beyond our fragile sphere the vast reaches of deep space. It calls to us with the voice of the New World, inviting us into the tranquility of eternal emptiness, a profound vacuum of silence.
This is perhaps why the recent bombing of the moon by American satellites sits so uncomfortably in the public mind. The idea of pristine lunar landscapes being exploited by nations (India, China, Japan, Europe) and corporations is abhorrent, because we do not trust our own countries to behave responsibly. We’re no longer sure who is the parent and who the child in the modern citizen-state relationship: 20th century policies of paternalism have largely dissolved into models dictated by the Market Economy.
One thing you sometimes hear from astronauts, although it is now fairly passé, is that ‘from space, the earth has no borders’. This invokes for me not grandiose visions of one nation, nor one love, one hope, nor any of that other white-rasta-fake-hippy shenanigans. I am after all a realist. It makes me reflect more on why there are no boundaries on other heavenly bodies. The moon is an inaccessible, but perpetually present, celestial element that for us is unified because it is unoccupied. I’ve written about the problems of mapping the moon before – the subtext of this post is concerned with the conceptual difficulties of creating a socio-political map of the moon. But what will happen when it is colonised? Most people hardly know the geography of the earth, let alone the moon. But will we begin to look up at that satellite and subconsciously divide it into its political regions, as we do with images of the earth?
The final thing I wanted to say is that the difficulty of visualising the future human boundaries of the moon is tied up in the fact that we know those boundaries are arbitrary. When we view maps of Antarctica, the effect is similar. Yes, that segment belongs to Britain. But it is not a part of Britain, because it is physically unconnected to the socio-political evolution of that country. The New Millennium requires humanity to radically shift the way it conceives of boundaries, and I am not just referring to those that are socio-political. Perhaps the effect of a divided moon will have far-reaching impacts on the way we conceive of space that we cannot even begin to predict…
Makes me think of Kim Stanley Robinson's constitution for Mars, in that it is essentially exploring the same question. Though once Mars is a unified polity, that sets up a boundary between it and Earth. Then later, when they colonise the moons of the gas giants, new boundaries are developed since people who have grown up on those moons can't withstand Earth's gravity… a boundary of ability rather than politics.
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Special Fasting means keeping one's ears, eyes, tongue, hands and feet - and all other organs - free from sin.
Extra special Fasting means fasting of the heart from unworthy concerns and worldly thoughts, in total disregard of everything but God, Great and Glorious is He. This kind of Fast is broken by thinking of worldly matters, except for those conducive to religious ends, since these constitute provision for the Hereafter and are not of this lower world. Those versed in the spiritual life of the heart have even said that a sin is recorded against one who concerns himself all day with arrangements for breaking his Fast. Such anxiety stems from lack of trust in the bounty of God, Great and Glorious is He, and from lack of certain faith in His promised sustenance.
To this third degree belong the Prophets, the true Auliya and the intimates of God. It does not lend itself to detailed examination in words, as its true nature is better revealed in action. It consists in utmost dedication to God, Great and Glorious is He, to the neglect of everything other than God, Great and Glorious is He. It is bound up with the significance of His words: 'Say: "Allah (sent it down)": then leave them to play in their vain discussions.' [al-An'am, 6:91]
As for Special Fasting, this is the kind practiced by the righteous. It means keeping all one's organs free from sin and six things are required for its accomplishment:
1. SEE NOT WHAT DISPLEASES ALLAH (SWT)
A chaste regard, restrained from viewing anything that is blameworthy or reprehensible, or that distracts the heart and diverts it from the remembrance of God, Great and Glorious is He. Holy Prophet Mohammad, on him be peace, said: 'The furtive glance is one of the poisoned arrows of Satan, on him be God's curse. Whoever forsakes it for fear of God will receive from Him, Great and Glorious is He, a faith the sweetness of which he will find within his heart.'
Guarding one's tongue from idle chatter, lying, gossiping, obscenity, rudeness, arguing and controversy; making it observe silence and occupying it with remembrance of God, Great and Glorious is He, and with recitation of Holy Quran. This is the fasting of the tongue. Sufyan Said: 'Backbiting annuls the Fast.' Layth quotes Mujahid as saying: 'Two habits annul Fasting: backbiting and telling lies.'
Holy Prophet Mohammad, on him be peace, said: 'Fasting is a shield; so when one of you is Fasting he should not use foul or foolish talk. If someone attacks him or insults him, let him say: "I am Fasting, I am Fasting!"'
According to Tradition: 'Two women were Fasting during the time of Holy Prophet Mohammad, on him be peace. They were so fatigued towards the end of the day, from hunger and thirst that they were on the verge of collapsing. They therefore sent a message to Holy Prophet Mohammad, on him be peace, requesting permission to break their Fast. In response, Holy Prophet Mohammad, on him be peace, sent them a bowl and said: "Tell them to vomit into it what they have eaten." One of them vomited and half filled the bowl with fresh blood and tender meat, while the other brought up the same so that they filled it between them. The onlookers were astonished. Then the Holy Prophet Mohammad, on him be peace, said: "These two women have been Fasting from what God made lawful to them, and have broken their Fast on what God, Great and Glorious is He, made unlawful to them. They sat together and indulged in backbiting, and here is the flesh of the people they maligned!"'
3. HEAR NOT...
Closing one's ears to everything reprehensible; for everything unlawful to utter is likewise unlawful to listen to. That is why God, Great and Glorious is He, equated the eavesdropper with the profiteer, in His words, Great and Glorious is He: 'Listeners to falsehood, consumers of illicit gain.' [al-Ma'idah, 5:42]
God, Great and Glorious is He, also said: 'Why do their rabbis and priests not forbid them to utter sin and consume unlawful profit?' [al-Ma'idah, 5:63]
Silence in the face of backbiting is therefore unlawful. God, Great and Glorious is He, said: 'You are then just like them.' [al-Nisa, 4:140] That is why the Holy Prophet Mohammad, on him be peace, said: 'The backbiter and his listener are copartners in sin.'
4. DO NOT...
Keeping all other limbs and organs away from sin: the hands and feet from reprehensible deeds, and the stomach from questionable food at the time for breaking Fast. It is meaningless to Fast - to abstain from lawful food - only to break one's Fast on what is unlawful. A man who Fast like this may be compared to one who builds a castle but demolishes a city. Lawful food injurious in quantity not in quality, so Fasting is to reduce the former. A person might well give up excessive use of medicine, from fear of ill effects, but he would be a fool to switch to taking poison. The unlawful is a poison deadly to religion, while the lawful is a medicine, beneficial in small doses but harmful in excess. The object of Fasting is to induce moderation. Holy Prophet Mohammad, on him be peace, said: 'How many of those who Fast get nothing from it but hunger and thirst!' This has been taken to mean those who break their Fast on unlawful food. Some say it refers to those who abstain from lawful food, but break their Fast on human flesh through backbiting, which is unlawful. Others consider it an allusion to those who do not guard their organs from sin.
5. AVOID OVEREATING
Not to over-indulge in lawful food at the time of breaking Fast, to the point of stuffing one's belly. There is no receptacle more odious to God, Great and Glorious is He, than a belly stuffed full with lawful food. Of what use is the Fast as a means of conquering God's enemy and abating appetite, if at the time of breaking it one not only makes up for all one has missed during the daytime, but perhaps also indulges in a variety of extra foods? It has even become the custom to stock up for Ramadan with all kinds of foodstuffs, so that more is consumed during that time than in the course of several other months put together. It is well known that the object of Fasting is to experience hunger and to check desire, in order to reinforce the soul in piety. If the stomach is starved from early morning till evening, so that its appetite is aroused and its craving intensified, and it is then offered delicacies and allowed to eat its fill, its taste for pleasure is increased and its force exaggerated; passions are activated which would have lain dormant under normal conditions.
The spirit and secret nature of Fasting is to weaken the forces which are Satan's means of leading us back to evil. It is therefore essential to cut down one's intake to what one would consume on a normal night, when not Fasting. No benefit is derived from the Fast if one consumes as much as one would usually take during the day and night combined. Moreover, one of the properties consists in taking little sleep during the daytime, so that one feels the hunger and thirst and becomes conscious of the weakening of one's powers, with the consequent purification of the heart.
One should let a certain degree of weakness carry over into the night, making it easier to perform the night Prayers (tahajjud) and to recite the praises (awrad). It may then be that Satan will not hover around one's heart, and that one will behold the Kingdom of Heaven. The Night of Destiny represents the night on which something of this Kingdom is revealed. This is what is meant by the words of God, Great and Glorious is He:
Anyone who puts a bag of food between his heart and his breast becomes blind to this revelation. Nor is keeping the stomach empty sufficient to remove the veil, unless one also empties the mind of everything but God, Great and Glorious is He. That is the entire matter, and the starting point of it all is cutting down on food.
6. LOOK TO GOD WITH FEAR AND HOPE
After the Fast has been broken, the heart should swing like a pendulum between fear and hope. For one does not know if one's Fast will be accepted, so that one will find favor with God, or whether it will be rejected, leaving one among those He abhors. This is how one should be at the end of any act of worship one performs.
It is related of al-Hasan ibn Abil Hasan al-Basri that he once passed by a group of people who were laughing merrily. He said: 'God, Great and Glorious is He, has made the month of Ramadan a racecourse, on which His creatures compete in His worship. Some have come in first and won, while others have lagged behind and lost. It is absolutely amazing to find anybody laughing and playing about on the day when success attends the victors, and failure the wasters. By God, if the veil were lifted off, the doer of good would surely be preoccupied with his good works and the evildoer with his evil deeds.' In too full of joy to indulge in idle sport, while for one who has suffered rejection laughter will be precluded by remorse.
Of al-Ahnaf ibn Qays it is reported that he was once told: 'You are an aged elder; Fasting would enfeeble you.' But he replied: 'By this I am making ready for a long journey, Obedience to God, Great and Glorious is He, is easier to endure than His punishment.'
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# Cells.Application Property (Word)
Returns an **[Application](application-object-word.md)** object that represents the Microsoft Word application.
## Syntax
_expression_ . **Application**
_expression_ A variable that represents a **[Cells](cells-object-word.md)** object.
## See also
#### Concepts
[Cells Collection Object](cells-object-word.md)
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This is very powerful data. A new, first-of-its-kind report from California's Department of Health (DPH) shows that health-harming agricultural pesticides are being sprayed close to schools across the state.
Not just a few pesticides, either — or a few schools. More than 500,000 California children in hundreds of schools spend their days within 1/4 mile of pesticide applications. Of these, more than 100,000 (mostly Latino) children in 226 schools attend classrooms near fields with the heaviest use of dangerous chemicals. We have a problem.
Each year we mark national Autism Awareness Month with an update on how many children officials say are now on the autism spectrum. We highlight the latest science linking prenatal pesticide exposure to increased risk. And we make an urgent pitch to shift from awareness to prevention.
Well, once again the numbers are up. CDC reports that 1 in 68 children are now on the autism spectrum, up from 1 in 88 in 2008 and 1 in 150 "way back" in 2002. And once again, new science links certain chemical exposures to derailed fetal brain development — with an ever clearer understanding of how the damage is done. The good news? When it comes to talking prevention, there's been real progress.
Scientists issued yet another wake up call last week, adding more chemicals to the list of those known to harm our children's brains. These neurotoxicants — including the common pesticide chlorpyrifos — are linked to falling IQs, increased risk of ADHD and other developmental disorders.
Scan the ingredient list of many "antibacterial" soaps and body washes, and you'll find triclosan. This pesticide — yes, I said pesticide — is so widely used that it's now found in most of our bodies. And after decades of thinking about it, FDA is finally saying "enough."
It turns out some significant risks are linked to triclosan, including altering how hormones work in our bodies, undermining our immune systems and making bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Oh, and according to FDA experts, it doesn't seem to get hands or bodies any cleaner than good old soap and water.
Today, our PAN partners in Asia are releasing an in-depth, global study on children and pesticides. As a mom, I'm both deeply thankful for this report and profoundly frustrated that it needs to be written at all.
Dr. Meriel Watts reviewed hundreds of scientific studies from around the world, and found that children across the globe face serious — and growing — health harms from exposure to pesticides. Her report then outlines clear, doable steps to making real change.
When you're pregnant, there's a lot to think about. If it's your first, you're vaguely aware that your life is about to change forever. In the meantime, you worry. Am I eating right? Taking the right vitamins? And just what do I need to know about pesticides and other harmful chemicals during pregnancy?
The critical importance of this last question just got an official nod from the largest national organization of OB/GYNs. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released a groundbreaking report last month recommending that every mother-to-be receive advice in prenatal visits on how to avoid chemicals that can harm fetal development — and the future health of her child. This is a very good, very powerful idea.
EPA is doing a better job protecting children's health, according to a new government report. This is very welcome news indeed — kudos to EPA for recognizing that when it comes to environmental harms, kids cannot be treated like little adults.
The bad news? The report flagged one arena where kids' health protection is lagging: pesticide decisionmaking. Yikes. As we know from our recent A Generation in Jeopardy report, pesticide exposure is a biggy when it comes to childhood health harms.
Seven years. Scientists tell us that's the window in the first years of life when children are most vulnerable to pesticide harms. That's also exactly how long EPA has — so far — delayedputting rules in place to protect kids from pesticides that drift from agricultural fields.
Bottom line? While regulators think about what to do, an entire generation of rural kids has experienced increased risk of harms that can last a lifetime. Health risks from early life pesticide exposure are very real, and can be serious. Science points to falling IQs, ADHD, learning disabilities, birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. That's why this week, we're taking EPA to court for being too darn slow.
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<?php
/**
* JBZoo Application
*
* This file is part of the JBZoo CCK package.
* For the full copyright and license information, please view the LICENSE
* file that was distributed with this source code.
*
* @package Application
* @license GPL-2.0
* @copyright Copyright (C) JBZoo.com, All rights reserved.
* @link https://github.com/JBZoo/JBZoo
* @author Denis Smetannikov <denis@jbzoo.com>
*/
// no direct access
defined('_JEXEC') or die('Restricted access');
$this->app->jbdebug->mark('layout::item_columns::start');
if ($vars['count']) {
$i = 0;
$bootstrap = $this->app->jbbootstrap;
$count = $vars['count'];
$rowItems = array_chunk($vars['objects'], $vars['cols_num']);
$rowClass = $bootstrap->getRowClass();
$colClass = $bootstrap->columnClass($vars['cols_num']);
echo '<div class="items items-col-' . $vars['cols_num'] . '">';
foreach ($rowItems as $row) {
echo '<div class="' . $rowClass . ' item-row-' . $i . '">';
$j = 0;
$i++;
foreach ($row as $item) {
$classes = array(
'item-column', $colClass
);
$first = ($j == 0) ? $classes[] = 'first' : '';
$last = ($j == $count - 1) ? $classes[] = 'last' : '';
$j++;
$isLast = $j % $vars['cols_num'] == 0 && $vars['cols_order'] == 0;
if ($isLast) {
$classes[] = 'last';
}
echo '<div class="' . implode(' ', $classes) . '">' .
' <div class="item-box well">' . $item . '</div>' .
'</div>';
}
echo '</div>';
}
echo '</div>';
}
$this->app->jbdebug->mark('layout::item_columns::finish');
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Advanced Go Programming in 7 Days
Amaze yourself by the skills you gain in a week with Golang advanced programming concepts
Go is a modern, open source, statically typed language that resembles C. It is particularly useful in developing cloud-native applications as it’s convenient, occupies a low footprint, and deploys fast.
Go greatly simplifies the development of modern applications. With its vast ecosystem of tools and libraries, it’s easy to create an efficient software pipeline that satisfies business requirements.
This course will elevate your knowledge of Go by teaching you the advanced concepts of the language. You’ll also understand how you can utilize them in practice. It starts by introducing familiar features of the language before delving into more details. You’ll master the art of programming with Go, which includes understanding the Go language, writing idiomatic yet readable code, building web applications, microservices, command-line applications, and more.
By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to engineer efficient Go solutions that can move mountains.
This course is super-friendly and accessible as it defines a daily curriculum. It will help you to implement advanced programming concepts (even if you don’t have the time to take a comprehensive course or book) and use it in your daily work. You’ll challenge your existing knowledge of Go by exploring some advanced concepts of the language. Also, you’ll master the art of writing command-line apps and server-level code, then start architecting an example issue tracker microservice-based application while adhering to best practices and making it more robust and deployable.
What You Will Learn
Understand Go’s type system and the language syntax itself
Write elegant Go code that is efficient and readable
Utilize concurrent features and understand the caveats of synchronization
Work with networking and create web servers
Understand Go tools and how to use them in practice by creating a productive workflow
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FRITZ!Box 7272 Service - Knowledge Base
Using a PlayStation 3 in the FRITZ!Box home network
You can simply use a network cable or wireless LAN (WiFi) to connect your PlayStation 3 to your FRITZ!Box. The PlayStation can then access the internet and be used as a playback device for multimedia contents such as photos, videos, or music.
Note:Here we show you how to connect a PlayStation to the FRITZ!Box using Sony PlayStation 3 (system software 3.61) as an example.
Note:The configuration procedure and notes on functions given in this guide refer to the latest FRITZ!OS for your FRITZ!Box.
1 Enabling the FRITZ!Box's DHCP server
In the factory settings, the FRITZ!Box automatically assigns the correct IP settings to all devices via DHCP. If you disabled the FRITZ!Box's DHCP server, re-enable it:
Enter the FRITZ!Box's network key in the "WPA Key" field and confirm the entry.
Now the system checks your network configuration and displays it.
Save the settings list.
Now the PlayStation is connected to the internet via the FRITZ!Box. It can play multimedia contents from the FRITZ!Box Media Server and other DLNA-compatible (Digital Living Network Alliance) media servers in the home network (for example computers with the Windows Media Player).
Note:Refer to Sony for further information on how to set it up, for example on the PlayStation website.
3 Playing multimedia contents from the FRITZ!Box media server
The following steps are only necessary if you would like to use your PlayStation to play multimedia contents from a USB storage device connected to the FRITZ!Box:
Setting up the FRITZ!Box as a Media Server
Playing multimedia contents
Select the "AVM FRITZ!Mediaserver" icon under "Photo", "Music" or "Video".
Now the PlayStation displays all of the files available on the FRITZ!Box Media Server that can be played by the PlayStation.
Select the file you would like to play.
4 Setting up port sharing for online games
By default, the FRITZ!Box's firewall protects all of the devices in the home network from incoming connections and unwanted data from the internet. However, this may cause problems with certain online games (for example FIFA 17) because other players from the internet must be able to access it.
If the PlayStation shows "Type 2" as the NAT type under "Settings > Network > View Connection Status", then the FRITZ!Box and PlayStation are already correctly configured.
If the PlayStation shows "Type 3" as the NAT type, then some of the services or data required by the PlayStation are being blocked. This is usually because port sharing was not configured. In this case, adjust the FRITZ!Box settings:
Setting up automatic port sharing
Set up the FRITZ!Box for automatic port sharing so that the PlayStation itself can open all of the ports in the FRITZ!Box that it requires:
Setting up static port sharing
If you still cannot connect to online games or the connection drops, configure the required port sharings manually:
Set up static port sharing in the FRITZ!Box for the ports and IP protocols used by the PlayStation Network (PSN).
TCP ports: 80, 443, 3478, 3479, 3480, 5223, 8080
UDP ports: 3074, 3478, 3479, 3658
If the online game uses other ports in addition to the ones required for the PlayStation Network, configure port sharing for those ports in the FRITZ!Box. For example, FIFA 17, the football simulation game, requires the following port sharings:
TCP ports: 80, 443, 3659, 5223, 10000-10099, 42127
UDP ports: 3074, 3478-3479, 3658-3659, 5223, 6000
Note:With just a few clicks in the internet you can find lists of ports used by other games such as Battlefield, Call of Duty, Starcraft & Co., for example at www.portforward.com.
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Fixing Bad Credit: The Recommended Steps
You go in to get a car loan, or to get approved for a mortgage, and your interest rates or down payment options are through the roof and completely ridiculous.
Having a bad credit score is stressful, and can negatively affect your attempts to live the life you want to live, so if you’ve made some mistakes in the past…
…maybe in college when you first tasted the freedom of being able to spend “whatever you want,” taking action to lowering your bad credit is incredibly important.
Improving your credit score means improving your long-term quality of life, and the following article will give you some tricks and tips to boosting your less than desired credit score.
First of all, here are a few bad habits that you should avoid:
Ways To Destroy Your Credit Score
The most important way to keep your credit score high and dry is to know how to avoid bad credit behavior in the first place.
Engaging in behaviors like paying your credit card or loan amounts late or not paying them at all will tank your credit score and make it hard to dig yourself out of that hole.
This isn’t as well known…
…But only making the minimum payment on your credit amount borrowed can hurt your credit score, since your lenders will think that you are having a hard time making enough to pay your full debt amount off.
It is important to inform your lender right away if you ARE going through financial hardships so that they can help find other options that won’t hurt your score as badly.
Even if there aren’t any additional options, at least then your lender will know that you aren’t just missing payments without any reason.
QUICK TIP:
It is a common misconception that never borrowing will mean a “good credit rating.”
This is simply NOT TRUE.
If you have no history with a credit company, it makes it difficult for a car dealership or mortgaging company to assess your spending habits, and therefore give you the best financial option possible.
Furthermore, if you have no long-term debt with interest possibilities, companies will be less likely to give you more credit, because they are going to want to reward customers that are going to make them the most money through interest payments.
Frankly, though, if you’re reading this article, you probably have already made a lot of these mistakes and are looking to simply fix your credit score, not avoid tanking it.
No fear!
We’re going to cover how to improve your score soon.
Important Things To Understand First:
Repairing bad credit is kind of like losing a little bit of weight: it takes a little bit of dedication and discipline, and if you try to fix it too quickly, it could actually end up hurting you more than helping you.
Therefore, you should also be wary of quick-fix claims by organizations and companies that claim that they can help you improve your credit score overnight.
In order to fix your credit score, you’re going to need to take some long-term steps to manage your credit score responsibly. The following will give you the information you need.
Follow These Steps:
1. Check Your Credit Report
Most banks offer the option to ask for your credit report for free.
Once you receive your credit score, check it for any errors that may or may not have come up in your account.
Some of the errors may include incorrect late payments on your account, or incorrect amounts owed in your open accounts.
It’s important to make sure there are no errors on your account…
…If there are, you need to bring that up to your local credit bureau ASAP.
OF COURSE, this isn’t the only step to solving your bad credit. However, it is the first and a very essential first step.
2. Create Payment Reminders
The best way to keep your credit score “healthy” is to make sure you make your payments on time.
Understandably, sometimes it’s hard to remember every month to make a payment, so it’s incredibly helpful to set up a reminder through email or text message every month so that you make sure you stay on top of your credit payments.
Additionally:
There is another option to have payments take out automatically every month, however, usually when the credit card takes the automatic payment out, it will only take out the minimum payment, which isn’t the best idea.
Also:
Having the automatic payment taken out kind of defeats the purpose of being more aware of your spending habits and payment necessities.
3. Take Steps To Reduce Your Owed Debt
In order to make your credit score improve, first you are going to have to whittle down your physical credit card debt itself.
This may sound difficult, depending on how much debt you have, but giving yourself a clean slate is incredibly important in order to climb up to a higher credit score.
Additionally, having less credit debt is just going to make your life easier in general.
You can accomplish this tough but rewarding goal by ceasing all credit card use, first of all, and then listing all of your accounts so you can figure out how much you owe on each card and then which card has the highest rate.
From there, create a plan for paying off the debt on the accounts with the highest interest rates first, while still paying the minimum payments on your other accounts, until you pay all of your accounts off and are free of debt.
Let’s take these tips a step further
There are still many more ways to improve your credit score.
Keep up on your payments and fulfill them on time.
Even if you only pay your debt a few days late that still can have a very negative effect on your credit score.
Make sure you always keep up on your payments in a timely manner.
If you make a mistake and miss a payment, catch up as soon as possible.
If you do make a mistake, it may negatively affect your credit score, but it isn’t the end of the world.
Bad credit doesn’t stick around forever, and the longer you make payments on time for your credit card, the less effect your mistake will have on your credit score.
Eventually, any bad credit will fade away in light of the fact that you have now proven that you are a responsible maintainer of your credit.
WARNING: Paying off a collection account doesn’t take it off of your report.
A collection account will remain on the report for seven years.
If you are still having issues keeping your credit rate above the water, you should contact your creditor or seek further help in a credit counselor.
Obviously, make sure the credit counselor is legitimate.
This isn’t an immediate fix, but that’s pretty much impossible, and this way, you know for sure that you are making the right decisions regarding your credit payments.
Maintain your payments so that your balance on your credit card is always low, as well as other “revolving credit”.
Your credit score can be negatively affected by high outstanding debt.
Don’t move around your debt. Instead, pay it off right away.
Sometimes having multiple credit cards can result in “revolving” credit card debt that never gets resolved.
Try having only a few open accounts, as it can actually be more beneficial for your credit score.
Don’t ever open a large number of brand new credit cards if you don’t need them in order to get more available credit.
This can actually bite you in the long run and lower your credit eventually, which you want to avoid at all costs.
Don’t open a lot of accounts at once if you have only been a credit card user for a short amount of time.
To lenders, this kind of behavior can look a little sketchy, and this kind of activity will bring down your account age on average.
This is detrimental as it can lower your score if you also don’t have a variety of credit information already available.
Try again to establish a new credit history if you’ve made mistakes in the past regarding your credit.
Over the long term, you can rectify some mistakes in credit usage if you open new accounts, keeping in mind to use these tips and to always be a responsible credit user.
Stay on top of your credit report.
Being diligent about checking your credit score frequently will never negatively affect your credit score, but make sure you get your credit report right from your credit provider, or a reputable and authorized credit reports.
If you need to open a new credit account, be careful and wise.
Don’t open more accounts just to create more credit options and combine them into a “better” credit mix.
WHY?
Because this will probably backfire on you and not raise your credit score, avoid it.
It’s important to have credit cards, but be responsible when you use them.
In order to have a reputable history that will look good to people who provide car loans or mortgages for a house or a rent on a new apartment, you’re going to need good credit.
If you have bad credit, it’s possible to redeem yourself and build that credit back again.
However,
if you don’t have any credit at all, you’re going to come across as higher risk and lenders will be less likely to give good opportunities to individuals who might seem irresponsible when it comes to lending, loans and credit.
Stay away from closing unused credit cards in order to raise your credit score over the short term.
Does closing an account make the debt go away?
An account that got closed will still show up on your credit account, and it won’t go away.
It will still be considered a score, and it can still affect your options for getting a loan in the future.
Listen,
Using credit cards can often be a little overwhelming, and if you make a mistake, it can be a little scary to know how to deal with the consequences and find out ways to solve the mistakes.
However, it is not impossible to solve this issue, and as long as you are careful with creating a good credit option.
There are many clear-cut options to solve credit issues, even if they may be a little hard to implement in real life.
It takes a lot of hard work to fix any credit mistakes, but it is possible to fix with lots of dedication.
In time, even mistakes will blend into the background, and as you apply for car loans, or apartment options, or house mortgages, you will get the best options possible to achieve the life you want and the future that you would like.
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编者按：7月20日下午1时许，大温地区的部分法轮功学员在温哥华市中心艺术馆前举行反迫害二十周年集会，中国大陆人权律师祝圣武参加集会并演讲。他发言的题目是“向法轮大法弟子学习”。以下是根据祝圣武律师的演讲整理的文稿（附视频）：
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非常荣幸参加温哥华法轮大法反迫害二十周年集会！我是来自大陆的人权律师祝圣武。
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2017年9月，我因为反党反社会主义被吊销律师证，并被迫关闭我经营管理的山东信常律师事务所。被吊销律师证之前，我是中国互联网著作权纠纷领域非常有名的律师。2018年4月，我和妻子逃离中国大陆来到温哥华。
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今天，站在这片自由、民主的土地，面对各位大法弟子，我非常激动。我要大声的呼吁：向法轮大法弟子学习！
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2017年5月，我开始为大法弟子辩护。为大法服务的时间非常短，但大法弟子对我的思想影响非常深远。我在齐齐哈尔市、玉溪市、文山壮族苗族自治州、曲靖市、昆明市为被绑架的大法弟子辩护。
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这些蒙难的大法弟子没有一个因为失去自由而恐惧，没有一个因为受苦受难而唉声叹气，没有一个因为受到共产党的惨无人道的酷刑、监禁而放弃信仰。他们始终高昂着头、高声歌颂着法轮大法。
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大法弟子用生命捍卫信仰的壮举，彻底震撼了我，彻底改变了我对于“信仰”这个词的理解。对中国人而言，守护信仰远远不只是日常的供奉，更要求信仰者勇于承受中国（中共）政府施加的极端残酷的迫害。
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玉溪市大法弟子李海艳，59岁，因为在居民小区宣传大法而被绑架。我见到她的时候，她刚刚因为拒绝放弃信仰而被连续戴脚镣手镣一个月。她已经绝食抗议了很多天，身体非常虚弱，手上、脚上、脸上都浮肿了。她带着脚镣和手镣，扶着墙猫着腰才得以走出来。会见的时候，共产党的打手就站在李海艳旁边监视着。我看着她刚强、高贵、备受折磨的身躯，我哭了。我从心底里敬佩她。
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文山壮族苗族自治州大法弟子王文瑛，62岁，家境富裕，丈夫是处长级官员。王文瑛被绑架后，中国（共）政府试图以他丈夫的工作来胁迫她，她断然拒绝。他的丈夫被株连而提前退休。她总是高高兴兴的和我讲她的故事。我们还偷偷的把看守所内的“三退”（编辑加注：声明退出共产党、共青团和少先队）人员名单带出来交给大法联络人。开庭的时候，她没有丝毫的恐惧，高声为大法辩护。
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文山壮族苗族自治州大法弟子李群，65岁，和王文瑛一同被绑架和审判。这是李群第三次被绑架和审判，之前她因为信仰法轮大法而于2004年被判监禁4年，2009年被判监禁5年。即使曾经被非法拘禁过9年，李群依然没有害怕残暴的中国（共）政府，坚持信仰。在法庭上，李群微笑着、平静的面对非法审判，有理有据的辩护。李群因此而被中共法庭再次判处非法拘禁4年。李群的故事就是一部英雄史诗，我以认识她这样的勇士而自豪。
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大法弟子们，我站在这里，向你们传达中国大法弟子舍身护法、英勇抗争的故事。
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大法弟子们，我站在这里，讲述这些英雄故事，因为我想告诉全世界，中国人都应该向法轮大法弟子学习。
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2017年8月28日，正是王文瑛、李群被非法审判的日子，我收到山东省律师协会的电话，要求我立即前往谈话。开庭后，我没有立即回山东，而是去玉溪市、曲靖市会见被绑架的大法弟子。
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9月6日，山东省司法厅指控我反党反社会主义并做出了吊销我律师证的拟处罚决定（并非正式的处罚决定）。我收到这个决定的时候，正在江苏省南通市为访民周庆有代理开庭。这是我最后一次代理出庭。回到济南后，山东省司法厅一次又一次的找我谈话，并一再保证，只要我在媒体上公开认错道歉就可以不被吊销律师证，同时威胁把我交给公安局办理。我拒绝了。我说我办理了法轮功案件之后，看到那么多法轮功弟子为了信仰可以放弃事业、家庭和生命，我不能为了一个律师证而唾弃我对民主、法治的信仰。9月8号，山东省律师协会发布了震惊中国的对我祝圣武进行谴责的《声明》，指“祝圣武……反对党的领导，反对社会主义制度……”9月22日，山东省律师协会吊销我的律师证。同日，《环球时报（海外版）》发表文章对我进行谴责，并威胁追究我的刑事责任。
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谢天谢地，我没有蹲监狱！谢天谢地，我平安的逃离了共产党中国！
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今天，我站在这里，站在这么多可敬可爱的大法弟子面前，我感到非常的幸福！我要大声地谢谢你们！谢谢你们让我明白怎样才算是一个有骨气的中国人！谢谢你们为所有追求自由、民主、法治并坚持抗争的中国人点亮一盏又一盏明灯！谢谢你们为那些害怕黑暗、内心懦弱的中国人树立一座又一座道德丰碑！
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法轮功弟子在中国所遭受的群体灭绝迫害，所遭受的包括绑架、非法拘禁、亲人朋友被株连、酷刑、故意伤害、故意杀害、虐杀、“活摘器官”等等的迫害，是人类历史上最残酷的政治迫害之一。法轮大法弟子是最可爱的中国人！共产党及其党徒终将为他们的恐怖主义罪行受到惩罚。
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承受了20年持续不断的残酷迫害，法轮大法不但没有被灭绝，反而深深地扎根于中国社会，传遍整个地球。这是人类文明史上的又一个奇迹。
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大法弟子们，历史终将彪炳你们的丰功伟业！
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Finding Gratitude Beyond My Circumstances
I’ve not always been very good at being thankful. In fact, for many years of my life, I felt like I’d been dealt the short end of the stick in life, that my circumstances were more difficult than everyone else’s.
How was I supposed to be thankful when all my friends had more money, more stuff, more influence, more excitement, more adventure and more popularity than I did?
Needless to say, I hardly even recognize that girl anymore. In fact, when I think about it, I’m a little embarrassed.
But the craziest part is, my ability to feel thankful now doesn’t come from improved circumstances. In fact, if anything, I have less money, less stuff, and less popularity than I did when I complained about those things.
Still, one major thing has changed. I’ve learned that gratitude isn’t dependent on my circumstances. Gratitude is like a muscle, and the more I learn to flex it and to exercise it, the stronger it becomes, the more gratitude I feel, and the deeper that gratitude reaches, even when my circumstances don’t warrant it.
I’m still learning, but this is what gratitude looks like for me.
I recognize everything I have is a gift.
This has been a major shift in perspective for me, maybe because I grew up in a culture that taught me my needs and wants were more important than everyone else’s, and that I deserved to have those needs and wants met. Or, maybe I didn’t need culture to teach me this. Maybe this is just the darkness that comes, when we let it, out of the human heart.
Either way, I’m learning to see everything I have as more than I deserve.
I’m learning it’s okay to want things.
For so many years I convinced myself wants were bad — after all, I was never going to get what I wanted anyway, and if I admitted my wants out loud, they would just made me look selfish (I was). But pushing my wants away or pretending like they didn’t exist wasn’t getting me anywhere. In fact, my selfish wants were just festering and rotting inside of me.
I wasn’t getting better. I was getting worse.
It wasn’t until I learned to admit what I wanted, to talk about why, and to throw my whole weight into pursuing the things that mattered, that I learned what I really wanted wasn’t so far outside of my grasp.
I started saying it before I felt it.
For a long time I resisted this because it felt inauthentic. I had many friends in my life who were eternal optimists, and I respected them, even wanted to be like them in a way, but every time I opened my mouth to say words like, “Even though this isn’t ideal, I’m thankful…” it felt like I was lying. It felt like I wasn’t being myself.
Since then I’ve discovered that sometimes it starts with words, and the feelings slowly follow. Sometimes we have to change the stories we tell ourselves before the realities we feel can catch up.
Sometimes we have to put words to something before we can believe it exists.
I focus on the small things.
My mom calls them TJs. Tiny Joys. I like that. And at the end of the day, if I talk to my mom on the phone, she will likely have half a dozen “TJ’s” she could tell you about from her day. TJ’s don’t have to be extravagant or outlandish. In fact, they rarely are. They’re usually things like running into an old friend, a favorite song on the radio, or something funny someone said at work.
What I’ve found is that, when I focus on the small reasons to be grateful in my life, even when they might feel miniscule or unimportant, usually, after awhile, they add up to something big.
And it’s happening. Slowly, but surely, my gratitude muscle is become more pronounced. I hope yours is, too.
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I agree with the above from Tim. I can relate to much, and recognize how selfish my attitude has been often. Gratitude has become a practice over this past year and with intention and focus, it has become a more natural part of my life. Thank you for sharing, I am a work in progress… Barbara
This is so true because The Bible also taught us, “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thes 5:18). I am still on learning how to be grateful everytime in every situations. You said it right, I have to exercise the “muscle”. And enjoy little things is one of my way to learn it (:
Such a great post, Allison — that you’d be vulnerable enough to admit how difficult it was for you to be grateful.
I grew up in an area that was filled with affluence, but our family was not affluent. So I lived my early years feeling the same things of things that you did — unfair, short end of the stick and all of that.
It wasn’t until I became a Christian that I realized that it was possible to be satisfied with less, and to be honest — I embraced that with open arms.
Jesus says, “if you want to be the greatest, you must be among the least.”
I wish that growing up I could have had that kind of knowledge under my belt, because I probably would have saved myself a ton of heartache.
When it all comes down to Thanksgiving and gratitude, Bill Hybels said something in a message that many years ago that has stuck with me.
Great post. Especially enjoyed the “speak it first, and sometimes speaking it makes it become true” part of the story. Teaching ourselves to recognize and acknowledge the little things. Changing our perspective.
Bless you, Alison! Tiny Joys is a concept that’s right up there next to gazingus pins. If we focus on our tiny joys, our gazingus pins won’t call us so loudly. Thank you very much – I’m grateful for you and your email newsletter.
So beautiful, Ally! What I loved the most about this post was {well, everything} but what stuck out the most was the line: “I recognize everything I have is a gift.”
YES. I am finding that myself these days. I notice that I’ll be washing dishes and will look around and feel grateful for everything I have. I love my life and even when bad things happen, or unfortunate circumstances, I’m learning to appreciate the good in things.
This is a thought provoking post. It helps me to keep in mind that there’s nothing intrinsically wrong with wanting something. I think it’s when everything else gets tossed out the window that right and wrong becomes an issue. I have decided not to be defined by circumstances; circumstances do change.
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This is going to be a very special time when abundant blessings will be made available. According to Pranic healers, this will be a chosen time of blessings for restoration of spiritual health. Meditation and contemplation accompanied with bodily purity, fasting if possible or food which is obtained without harming / causing violence to animals is highly recommended to complement spiritual opening.
The Super moon to appear Saturday May 5 2012, 11:54PM Eastern Time. A “supermoon” is the coincidence of a full moon (or a new moon) with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, or perigee, leading to the technical name for a supermoon of the perigee-syzygy of the Earth-Moon-Sun system.
On Saturday and Sunday (May 5- 6) the “supermoon” of 2012 appears along with the Eta Aquarid meteor shower and both will hit their peak. While the bright full moon could interfere with the meteor display, some of the shower’s brightest fireballs should still be visible late Saturday and early Sunday.
In addition, astronomers are saying that the “supermoon” will be even more super than usual. “The last full moon so big and close to Earth occurred in March of 1993,” Geoff Chester of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington D.C. told USA Today. This supermoon (a phrase coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979) will appear especially large because the moment of perigee—when the moon is closest to the Earth in its monthly rotation—will coincide with the appearance of a perfectly full moon. During last year’s supermoon on March 19, 2011, for comparison, the perigee and full moon were 50 minutes apart. The moon will be 221,802 miles away from Earth Saturday night; (the average distance is 238,855 according to NASA.) That’s 17,053 miles closer.
This all translates to a moon that will appear 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than other full moons this year, according to NASA. (An astronomer interviewed by National Geographic says 16 percent bigger.)
The moon actually won’t become totally full until tonight at 8:35 p.m., and it then will be perigee, or super, at 8:40 p.m. and the actural moonrise begins at 8:09 pm reaching it’s zenith at 11:54 pm.
The Super Moon happens about every 20 years as the moon comes closer to Earth in its elliptical, egg-shaped, orbit. It does exert a bit more gravitational pull influencing weather and people.
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The Esoteric:
Super Moon Gravitational Pull
There is a legend that goes along with the Super Moon event where earthquakes, volcanoes erupting and general human mayhem happens. Astrologer Richard Noelle put forth that Idea about 30 years ago; he wrote about the Super Moon legend: “Super Moons are noteworthy for their close association with extreme tidal forces working in what astrologers of old used to call the sublunary world: the atmosphere, crust and oceans of our home planet – including ourselves, of course.”
Noelle referenced the spiritual transformation this Super Moon can represent – and present to us for reflection. The universal healing forces of Virgo and Pisces are the spiritual energies present during this Super Moon. These two energies combined, according to astrologers, is about being called to a service higher than the Self. This is a time to make a commitment to devoting your personal energies to the highest Good, along with humility and surrender of the ego to Spirit.
The cosmos are a reflection of ourselves on a much larger scale.. The planetary body has an atmosphere and so do we. On a spiritual level, with the super moon, it is a time to detox the air (your thoughts), water (your emotions), earth (your physical space) and fire (obstacles to living your life with passion). In short, this is a special time to get spiritually stronger and meet the intensity of this moment during the Super Moon.
The Moon represents our instinct on a spiritual level. The Super Moon is considered special in spiritual belief systems. This Super Moon is happening in the constellation Virgo presenting a need for healing by breaking through.
Envision the Super Moon as a healing presence in your life to help you make the necessary adaptations and adjustments. It can create a cosmic alignment to your path of life service, and even present a few personal miracles! So, “go with the flow,” allow the crust of old wounds to break away. Enjoy the new healing as it emerges to help you walk your spiritual path, and unleash a renewed and stronger person.
Science:
Suppose we were to take in a deep breath, the air sucked into our mouth is three times as much as a normal breath. Now let’s translate this analogy to the Moon and its pull on the Earth. During full moon and new moon days the whole Moon is pulling Earth and the effect is as if in the earlier analogy the Moon is taking a deep breath. We find that the circular atmosphere of three times the size of the moon is attracted from the Earth.
The generic subtle (intangible) effect of the moon
All objects including stars, planets and satellite bodies along with their gross (tangible) attributes emanate subtle (intangible) frequencies. These physical attributes and subtle frequencies affect us in varying degrees at a physical and subtle level.
The frequencies emanating from the Moon affect the frequencies of the mental body, i.e. mind of human beings. By ‘mind’ we mean our feelings, emotions and desires. The mind consists of the conscious mind and the sub-conscious mind. Within the sub-conscious mind we have a number of impressions that are embedded that decide our basic nature and personality. We are however not aware of the thoughts or impressions in our sub-conscious mind. These impressions get collected over a number of lifetimes.
As this New moon comes in, Divine inspiration has blessed me to begin the Esoteric study group in a way that never occurred to me before. Surely this is EVIDENCE of the SUPER POWER of this Sagittarius Moon! I have been reluctant to start the Study group mainly because of the difficulty in finding a place to hold the meetings on a regular basis that would be convenient to all intended participants.
“Thank you Infinite Spirit for opening the way for this blessing to come through for all of us, seeking this grand gathering of the inner movement.”
It came to me this evening during my meditation; rather than try to have a group come to me; that I should go to them…it is as simple as that!
By Divine Grace I am able to come to your spiritual gathering to share and discuss some of the deeper meanings our collective spiritual unfoldment.
If you have a group of friends that enjoy studying the subject of spiritual enlightenment to any degree and would like to develop an Esoteric Study Group please fill in the contact form here–> Study Group
Your group can be small or large, intimate or public, weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly; if I am available on your scheduled date, we can arrange that I will either facilitate or simply participate in your study or discussion group on an ongoing basis or as an occasional guest. It is up to you and your group.
That is all that is needed right now; the important thing is that IT IS TIME TO BEGIN. I trust that this will unfold and develop in the most perfect way.
Please don’t hesitate…right now my Schedule is completely open as this has just this evening (November 25, 2011) come to me….And the first lesson in Esoteric Study in to trust your inner voice and act on your inspirations!
It is my Duty:
To think and say only that which I wish to become true.
To put myself in a position of dignity and independence so as not to be a burden to anyone or myself.
To build my financial structure mentally so that it manifests accordingly with the abundance of the universe.
To have faith in my ability to make money and take action to receive my worth.
To redeem myself from past mistakes with the dynamic forces that enable me to do marvels.
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When you invest in real estate it can be smart when getting into the business but you have to be sure you take your time if you wish to be successful. You want to have done all your research and have all the information prior to making any investment purchases. The tips below will show you the best way to get going.
Remember that reputation is key in this realm of business. Thus, you must consistently keep your promises and maintain complete honesty in your dealings. This will give you the credibility around town that will make people more loyal to you.
Find out as much as you can about the pricing of properties in your selected area. Mortgages and rent in your local neighborhood could give you a better feel for the house’s value as opposed to its financial statements. You can make better decisions when you think about all of this.
When drafting your business strategy, know that the initial costs will go beyond the selling price of the property. From inspection to closing costs, there are many influences on your bottom line. When working out your margins be sure to think of all of these costs and add them into your line item list.
When considering retail or industrial investment properties, remember two guidelines. First, do not overpay for the property. Do not spend too much money on the business either. Look at the property values yourself and make sure the value is what you expect. If the numbers are good, then it’s a good buy.
If you want to be a real estate investor, you need to consider how much free time you actually have to devote to the enterprise. Tenants require time and energy. If you see that you don’t have enough time in managing it, you could choose to hire a person to manage it for you.
Pick properties that you’re confident will raise in value. Remember that good location is a plus when it comes to excellent resale value. Take all factors into consideration when projecting rises in property value.
Always check out the whole neighborhood where a property is before you buy anything there. Depressed neighborhoods aren’t likely to give you a good ROI. Location is probably the primary factor in property value, even more than what’s on the property itself.
When investing in real estate , you’ll recoup your initial investment, plus a profit. If you just invest in property and only get your money back, then you’ll be out the time you spent on the property. Always ask more than you spent so that you recoup the money you spent fixing it up.
Property Management
Try seeking out a company involved in property management. Though you will have to spend money to do so, the investment is often worthwhile. Property managers can screen prospective tenants and manage repair projects. Using a property management company allows you more time to search for new investment properties.
Get along with others. Try to lose the image of them as competitors. You will be able to share valuable contacts. By helping each other out, you can build up a large and satisfied clientele. This can really help you have a better reputation.
If you’re thinking about investing in multiple properties, it is best to have them all within a short distance of each other. By doing so, you’ll control gas costs and save a lot of time when having to visit the properties. Not only will it save you some time, you can become much more knowledge about that specific location.
Learn about foreclosures sooner by using a listing service. This will minimize the work you have to do by eliminating different contacts completely. Finding accurate information is possible, since these tend to be up-to-date.
Make sure that the properties you buy won’t take up all of your time in managing them. Your time is money, so do not waste it. Vacation rentals are something you will want to avoid. You want to choose investment properties that have a solid history of tenancy.
When calculating profits, always factor in the costs of repairs that the inspection dictated as necessary. When planning on putting up the property for sale, you’re thinking about any repairs before this happens. If you plan to rent your property, you need to factor in maintenance costs. Your profit expectations are going to be most successful if you pad your estimates for costs that surprise you.
Determine which types of buildings are easily maintained. You will need to care for the property that you purchase. You have to maintain it well to sell it. To illustrate, a home with heavy landscaping or two stories can be harder to take care of than a simple yard and only one story. Don’t get more than you are able to handle.
Using the above information is crucial. Never make a real estate purchase based on a gut feeling. Do your research to learn what you should know.
It isn’t easy to break into real estate investing. If you want to find some excellent investment tips, look no further. Continue reading to learn how to be a successful real estate investor.
Always do your research, check out locations, and know about the market that you are getting into. Check out anywhere from 50 to 100 properties in your desired location, and take notes in a spreadsheet. You should take into account things like repairs, rental potential, and desirability of location. This will allow you to target the right properties.
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Make the decision before you begin investing on exactly the style of real estate investment you want to concentrate on. You might find flipping ideal for you. Or, maybe you prefer rehab projects. Each area of real estate offers something different, so its best to know where your talents lie.
Try to get an idea of the value of other property in the area. Local mortgages and rent rates will teach you more about a property’s value than some financial statements. Looking at the situation from the street level helps you make better decisions.
Speak with fellow real estate investors. This will give you a stronger foundation than just reading books. It’s also handy to have friends in the business to consult when issues arise. The Internet is a place where you can locate help. Find forums to be active on and find meetings in your area.
Try to listen as often as possible when talking to potential buyers. You might be shocked to see just how many people negotiate against their own interests when they have the chance to just run their mouth. Listening will also help you determine what approach to take before you even open your mouth.
Join up with other investors in online groups, or follow blogs of real estate investors who have already seen success. You can learn a lot this way about how to do business. An online investment group allows you to speak to other investors.
Having a good handyman will facilitate the process when you buy an investment property. Otherwise, you will spend lots on repair expenses. Having someone who understands how to fix things can really help save you a lot of money in the long run.
Know how much the opportunity costs are to start with. While you may like to invest in fixer-uppers, you have to decide if they are worth your time. Should you focus on another opportunity instead? If outsourcing the work is a better choice, take advantage of it. Keeping your time free allows you to focus on the important angles for your business.
Property Management
Think about the advantages of property management companies. Although they will charge you a percentage of the rent, these companies often save you money and time. This company will handle repairs and screen potential renters. Using a property management company allows you more time to search for new investment properties.
Location truly is the most important factor when buying real estate. Even a ramshackle property can be a wise investment if it is located well. You want to think about the potential of the investment and the location as well.
Look at a few business properties. Not only can a business property be rented for longer terms, but they can bring in a lot of money. A strip mall, for example, may increase your capital gains tenfold.
If you invest in real estate, you will have both good and bad times. Do not feel discouraged. Success will be yours, just stay persistent. Continue learning in order to experience financial freedom.
You want to make sure that your real estate properties are as hassle-free as possible. Your time is money, so do not waste it. Bad neighborhoods and also vacation and college rentals should normally be avoided. The properties you put your money into need to show a pattern of proven long-term rental value.
Make sacrifices. Investing in real estate will take up a lot of your time. You may have to eliminate some of your leisurely activities. However, you will have time for them later.
If you have the ability to hold onto a property for a period of time before you resell it, try buying a property in an area with heavy foreclosures. Typically, these areas will increase in value later on. Remember that it can take some time for you to be able to get the money back that you’ve spent.
If you are a partner with someone else in your real estate investments, you may wish to look into a non-recourse type of loan. These loans offer good protection in case the other party becomes irresponsible, or if problems in the partnership make it untenable. There is more freedom in it to make money, but with less risks than other loans.
If you have an investment property with a vacancy, be sure you have money set aside so you can pay the mortgage monthly until you find a renter. This will keep you more calm and allow you to choose the right renter instead of the first person who comes along.
As you can probably tell from the information here, you have to know what you are doing in order to be successful at real estate. After reading through this advice, you have the necessary tools to help you choose the right investments. To become successful, you should study what successful investors do and follow their advice.
Are you considering investing in the real estate market? You should learn about real estate, before you invest in it. If you don’t, you may end up losing your entire investment. This article will help you to set a sturdy foundation.
When deciding to invest in real estate, create something like an LLC. That way, you will be protected. On top of that, the business dealings can quality for tax credits.
Keep in mind that your reputation is one thing you have to keep intact as you start working in this kind of business. You always want to keep an open and honest relationship with your clients. This makes your reputation increase.
You must develop a good feel for local property values. Mortgages and rent in local neighborhoods can help you figure out the home’s value better than any financial statement. Once you’ve got the ground level knowledge, your decisions will be all the wiser.
Do not neglect to consider the various sunk costs that increase the amount you have to spend on a property. You’ve got legal fees, closing costs, staging costs and a lot more that can affect your bottom line. As you work on your numbers make sure that every expense is accounted for on your margin sheet.
Do not assume property values will rise in an area. This isn’t good to think about for any property out there because this assumption is pretty dangerous. Only invest in those that give you an almost immediate cash flow. Then you will have an income you can count on, and you can probably look forward to property appreciation.
Check out the whole neighborhood before investing in one of the properties. You always want to look into the other homes values and how they have been selling on the market. Location is always a high priority, even higher than the properties themselves.
Never dig near your property as part of renovations, but rather call in the experts to determine the location of power lines. It’s illegal to dig in some areas.
Avoid purchasing properties in bad neighborhoods. Pay close attention to where your property is located. Research it thoroughly through newspapers and word of mouth. Sometimes a good deal is too good to be true. Not only will it be harder to sell, it is at risk of being broken into or vandalized.
Think about the advantages of property management companies. It costs money to do so, but the investment can be worth it. A property manager can screen potential renters and take care of repairs. This gives you time to find other properties to invest in.
When thinking about buying up rental properties, you need to consider the advantages of hiring a property management company. Because rental payments are likely to be the source of your mortgage payment, your tenants need to be reliable. If not, you may start bleeding money.
Before buying any property in an area you don’t know, look into the economics and trends of the local market. Property prices will stay low if the unemployment rates are high. This will reduce the profit that you make. A more robust city will increase property values.
As a real estate investor, you are going to experience both good times and bad times. Don’t let the lows cause you to quit. Just keep at it and things will soon pay off. Keep learning, keep trying and you will accomplish great things.
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Get expert help. Prior to making an offer on a specific property, speak with a real estate expert. For instance, you can speak with a real estate appraiser or agent. Speaking to a professional in this area can only help when trying to make a decision.
Try avoiding being emotional when negotiating. Remember, you are buying this home as an investment, and you likely will not be living in it. Keep yourself from feeling too many emotions so you don’t pay too much or don’t make enough profit in the end. If you follow this advice, you will get better returns.
You need to take your time and find a Realtor with a successful track record. When it comes to investing in real estate, you really need someone experienced to provide you with the best opportunities. This usually happens because the realtor with experience has connections established, unlike the rookie. Hire a firm with experience if you have to.
You can earn a decent amount of money in real estate with some knowledge and planning. With what you’ve gone over in this article, you will be sure that you’re making great decisions. You will need the advice as you move forward, so read it as needed.
There have been many successful real estate investors who have made a great deal of money. However, if there is not enough knowledge, the wealth potential may not be there. The following article will give you some great advice for getting off on the right foot.
Before making an investment in real estate, analyze the current market and do your research. Check out a lot of properties, up to 100, in the location you’re thinking of, and be sure to take some notes. You need to be looking at how much you’ll make in rent, what kinds of repairs need to be done, and how much the current prices are. Keeping a spreadsheet of all of the pertinent facts can help you make the best choices.
Do not invest in any property before having it properly inspected. Also, never use an inspector offered by the seller. You need neutral inspections or reports from a person that you can trust.
Be sure that you spend a long while dealing with the business and also learning about how it works. Sacrifice other activities for the time being. Get rid of your poker night, for instance, so you can learn more about investing.
Property Management
When investing in real estate, be realistic about the amount of time you will be able to spend on property management. There are many issues that you may face with the tenants. If you find that you do not have time to manage it, you may want to hire property management company to help you.
Consider the possibility of renting the house out when you’re projecting how much a property is worth. Rental income can be quite substantial. When they move out or the lease is up, sell the home again to make a bigger gross profit than just a quick flip would have given you.
If you are buying an investment property, be sure to hire a good handyman. If you don’t do this, then you’ll be spending all of your profits on fixing things yourself. A reliable handyman is great for tenant issues that may arise during the day or night.
If you plan to do any physical upgrades to an investment property, you should never dig in the ground around it until you’ve talked to an expert to see where the lines are buried around it. There are certain areas in which digging is against the law. Also, you would not want to cause property damage.
Consider hiring a real estate management company. You might spend a bit of money on the management company; however, it is money well spent that can increase your profits. The company that does the property management will screen potential renters and deal with costly repairs. This will help save you quite a bit of time so that you can work on other avenues for investment.
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Learn about the neighborhood and surrounding areas before you decide to invest in its real estate. As far as real estate investments go, location is important. You should also know if there are any special laws or attributes. Talk to the neighbors and try to get a good feel as to whether or not the property is one you can rent within a few weeks.
Location is the pivotal component of real estate investment. The proximity to great areas will increase the value a ton. Think about the area you are choosing to invest in and how it might be in the future.
Buy property locally. It is much easier to make informed decisions on property when you have a through understanding of the market and neighborhood you are buying in. You don’t have to worry about what goes on in your rental property because you live nearby. This will give you more control during the investing process.
You can also pick up commercial properties to add to your portfolio and not just residential properties. When it comes to business properties, you’ll be able to attract long term renters. This makes their potential for profit huge. Strip malls and complexes are great choices when it comes to increasing investment potential.
Work with other real estate investors. Try to lose the image of them as competitors. Share resources and clients among yourselves so that all can profit. Eventually, you will have a list of many happy people. By doing so, you eliminate a few headaches and build positive relationships with others.
You are likely to experience ups and downs. The keys to your success come about when you don’t get too down during the low times. Being persistent can help you be successful. Continue to expand your knowledge, do not give up, and good things will happen for you.
It is wise to not let your investment properties demand too much of your management time. Time is valuable, and there is never enough of it to go around. Bad neighborhoods and also vacation and college rentals should normally be avoided. Always invest in truly sound properties that easily attract quality tenants.
Multiple Properties
Begin with investing in one property. Although purchasing multiple properties can seem like a good idea, if you are an inexperienced real estate investor, owning multiple properties is not always wise. Instead, stick to one. This will allow you to learn and formulate your own strategies. This can help you with all your future investments.
Investing in real estate can be very lucrative. The only things you really need to become successful are some good luck and a healthy helping of knowledge. Hopefully, what you’ve read has given you the knowledge you need to dive into the real estate investing world.
Are you wondering if you should get into real estate investments? If so, it is important to really understand what is happening in the market before you invest. You minimize the chance of your investment going wrong. To start on the right path with investing, continue reading the article below.
Decide which type of investing you will focus on with real estate before you begin. You might find flipping ideal for you. Or perhaps, you would like something more challenging, such as rehabilitation projects that start from scratch. Different work is required for each, and you can then hone your skills.
Devote the time required to manage your business, as well as the time to continue learning everything you can about the field. This will reduce the complications that you have when making deals. Put your time in and reduce the leisurely activities that you have on the side.
When contemplating your overall strategy, remember that your costs encompass more than just the purchase price. You’ll have to cover closing costs, legal fees, and pay for staging. All that will have to come out of your budget. These items should be included in the negotiation process.
Keep two things in mind. First, do not pay too much for the ground. It’s also important to make sure that too much money isn’t spent on the property. Look at the property values yourself and make sure the value is what you expect. You must make sure that both of the answers are good enough to make a final purchase worth your while.
Property Management
If you’re going to try getting into real estate, you need to consider how much time you’re able to spend on property management. Issues with tenants can take up a lot of your time. If you see that happening, really look into a property management firm to help.
Select places in great locations that are safe. This is imperative because it will be easier to sell the property. Also, try to look for properties that can be easily maintained.
Do not assume that the value of property will always go up. This is not how the market works, and you should definitely not count on this happening. Protect your investment by choosing properties that are likely to quickly generate a profit. Property value appreciation will help you invest in future properties.
As you look for investment properties, seek those that are likely to grow in value. Purchasing anything near water or close to other businesses will be beneficial to you later on. Think about long-term projects and costs rising later on, which can boost your original investments.
When you invest in a property that you wish to rent, be wary of whom you choose as tenants. The person should afford to pay a deposit and the first month’s rent. If they can’t get cash together in the beginning, they may fall behind the rent. Find someone else.
When buying a property for investment purposes, it makes sense to affiliate yourself with a good handyman. If you don’t, your profits may be sucked up by repair costs. Having someone who understands how to fix things can really help save you a lot of money in the long run.
Don’t buy property in a bad neighborhood. Know the property before you buy it. Do the research needed. A good deal on a beautiful house may mean that it’s in a bad place. It might be damaged and hard to sell.
If you are thinking about purchasing rental properties, consider hiring a property manager who can help you screen qualified tenants. Your tenants should have good credit to help protect your investment. Otherwise, you may end up losing money.
Location is a huge consideration for purchasing real estate. If a house is in decent condition, but it is located in a run down area, it probably isn’t the best investment. You want to think about the potential of the investment and the location as well.
Do your homework about municipal governments of any real estate market you plan on investing in. The city should have an official website. There you can find city planning details that can help you predict how prices are going to fluctuate in the future. It would be wise to invest in a city that is experiencing growth.
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People around the world supplement their income with the help of real estate investments. But to ensure success, you need to learn all you can about it. The advice from this article can help you invest wisely in real estate. You will need the advice as you move forward, so read it as needed.
Real estate is a sound investment you can count on. You will need to know what you are doing though. If you want to invest in real estate, keep reading for awesome tips.
Do not purchase anything that has not been inspected by an unbiased professional. If they offer to pay for the inspection, it may be someone that favors them. You will want to get a full report on this matter from a neutral professional.
If you’re seeking to invest in the real estate market, you must determine the time you plan to devote to managing your property. Having issues with a tenant can eat up quite a bit of time. Consider hiring a company that handles property management.
Picking good, well-known areas is usually a smart way to go. This is critical, since it is going to give you the highest possible resale return. Find properties that have very low maintenance costs as well.
Pick properties that you’re confident will raise in value. Properties near business districts or water can earn you a lot of money. Take all factors into consideration when projecting rises in property value.
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Don’t spend your money on real estate with doing the research first. Investing in real estate can lead to hefty losses when you are careless. Investing in the right type of training is one of the best things you could do.
Always take a look at an overall community before investing in a specific property. A good neighborhood will maintain value, whereas undesirable areas will lessen your return. Buyers look closely at location, and you should too.
If you are buying an investment property, be sure to hire a good handyman. If you don’t, your profits may be sucked up by repair costs. A reliable handyman can also address any emergency repairs that your tenants may spring on you at night.
Know how much your time is worth. You may enjoy rehabilitating properties, however is the amount of labor required worth your time? Would you be better off finding an alternative property? Outsource when possible. You will very much appreciate the free time that you will gain so that you can focus on other important things.
Patience is essential when you get started. Your first real estate investment deal may be more time consuming than you expected. There may not be the right properties out there, or your terms couldn’t be met. Never let it get to you and invest out of frustration. That’s using your funds poorly. Wait a while and see if you can’t catch an investment that’s great.
Management Company
Consider hiring a real estate management company. While it will cost you some of your profits to do so, it can be worth the investment. Property management companies can handle repairs and screen potential tenants. Using a property management company allows you more time to search for new investment properties.
Hire a property manager who can screen tenants. Make sure they are qualified and honest. You might lose money if you do not do this.
Don’t go too far into your personal finances for your investments. When you invest in real estate, you’ll often not be able to access the money for a while. Be certain that you do not feel a financial pinch as a result.
Make sure you keep detailed books. You can easily overlook doing this, especially when you’re new. There are many other more pressing things to think about. Good accounting practices are important, though. You can avoid many pitfalls if your bookkeeping habits are built early and kept strong.
Always keep some cash in reserve when investing in real estate. The cash you place aside can be used in paying expenses such as rental property repairs. You likely won’t be able to rent the property immediately, so it’s important to have that cash. There are always expenses whether your property is rented or not.
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It’s time for you to begin your adventure in real estate. Review your options and think of the choices that will suit you best. You can earn more money by getting that money out of your bank and investing it in real estate. Use this advice and make a lot of money.
Real estate investing is something you can use to make your portfolio more diversified. Using money for properties gives you experience with sectors outside of bonds and stocks. However, the rules pertaining to debts and equities are different when it comes to investing in real estate. Continue reading to find out what it takes to make wise real estate investments.
Before investing in the real estate market, research and analyze market conditions. Look at between 50 and 100 properties in the area you’re interested in, and keep a spreadsheet full of notes. On the spreadsheet list the price, necessary repairs and expected rental income. This will help you figure out which deals are the best.
Never purchase a property without an inspection. Sellers may even cover the inspection costs, but always choose an independent inspector. Always get a neutral report or a lookover from someone that you personally trust.
If you’re planning on investing in real estate, you’ll want to make sure to take time to learn all that you can and have time to give to the business side of it on an ongoing basis. This will reduce the complications that you have when making deals. Shove the poker night or softball league aside to become a successful investor.
When determining strategy, know all the costs. You’ll have to cover closing costs, legal fees, and pay for staging. All that will have to come out of your budget. When working out your margins be sure to think of all of these costs and add them into your line item list.
Look for areas that are in well-known areas that generate interest from your potential clients. This is key, because it provides the greatest possible resale value once you are ready to buy it. Try finding property that can easily be maintained.
Property values go up and down; don’t make the assumption that it will go up only. It is dangerous to assume that any piece of property will rise in value. Instead, you should look for property that offers quick cash flow boosts. When your property appreciates, this will be added income.
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Find a group of other interested investors or read up on blogs from successful real estate investors. This helps you stay privy to valuable information concerning the real estate market. Often, real estate professions are willing to help newcomer to the industry and you can build your network of contacts, in this way.
When buying a rental property, make certain the rent you charge is going to cover the mortgage in its entirety. This will get you started in a good position. Nothing is worse than having to come up with money out of your pocket for the monthly rent because your renter’s monthly payment doesn’t cover it.
Before making a purchase, check into the neighborhood to see what it’s like. Neighborhoods that are desirable will have a lot of value at all times, and neighborhoods that are depressed won’t pay off so well. This will give you a good idea of the value as well.
You want to make a little more than you had to spend on the property. If you just invest in property and only get your money back, then you’ll be out the time you spent on the property. Make improvements to the property and list it at a substantial markup.
Think about employing a professional property manager. It is worth the investment it takes. The property management service can take care of repairs and screen applicants for you. This gives you extra time to spend on other investments.
Know the neighborhood before you choose to invest in real estate. Location is very important, and it is also important to understand the zoning laws. You should also investigate the special attributes of the property. Talk to the neighbors and try to get a good feel as to whether or not the property is one you can rent within a few weeks.
You may get a property management company to deal with tenants. Since the rent they pay will pay your mortgage, you need to make sure they have good credit and habits. Otherwise, you may end up losing money.
Do your homework about municipal governments of any real estate market you plan on investing in. The city is likely to have an official website online. There you can find city planning details that can help you predict how prices are going to fluctuate in the future. Cities or regions that are experiencing economic growth are likely to yield a good profit for you.
Should you look at investing in a variety of properties, keep them within a close, geographical area. This will allow you to avoid major expenses in gas or time as you travel to your properties. This also helps you become a pro in real estate when it comes to that specific area.
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You now know how investing in real estate can give you a different position than just investing in securities. Of course, there are different rules concerning real estate investments. So, use this article as your starting point to investing in real estate, so that you do it wisely and safely instead of going in blind.
Are you interested in real estate investing? Do you want to buy a home for yourself or renovate a second one? The following article will get you started. This article will get you started down the right path. Utilizing this information will help you when investing in real property.
Before you jump into real-estate investment, educate yourself. This will help you build your foundation of knowledge. Seek out books, DVDs, and other sources of information so that you’re in a good place before you get started.
Be sure that you spend a long while dealing with the business and also learning about how it works. This may mean cutting some of your work time to learn, but the long-term dividends will be greater. Let go of some of your recreational time and invest it in your property.
If you are looking to invest in real estate, you should think about how much time you can devote to managing your property. Dealing with your tenants can be very time consuming. If you find that you do not have time to manage it, you may want to hire property management company to help you.
Will the rent you charge cover the cost of the mortgage payment? This will get you started in a good position. There is little worse than needing to dig into your own pockets for rent that isn’t coming from your tenant.
Before making a purchase, check into the neighborhood to see what it’s like. Desirable neighborhoods will always hold their value, whereas depressed neighborhoods may not give you as good a return. Location is key, and it’s what determines the value.
Keep in mind what your time will be worth. Is your effort worth what you are getting out of it? Or would you be better off searching for the next opportunity? Whenever you can delegate a task to someone else, do so. It is important to have as much time as possible to do other necessary things related to your business.
Think about making use of a property management firm. It costs money to do so, but the investment can be worth it. The company screens renters for you and handles repairs. That will give you more time to look for additional investment opportunities.
Learn about any neighborhood you are interested in investing in. The location as well as zoning laws is essential to success. Talking to residents can help you get a handle on the conditions of the neighborhood.
Don’t buy a property just to increase the number of investments you hold. This may be a common habit for newcomers, however more is not always better. Always investigate well before investing and invest for quality. This must be what takes up most of your investments.
If you become a seasoned real estate investor, there are certain to be ups and downs. Do not allow the bad times to bring you down. If you are persistent, you will succeed. Push forward, learn more, and always keep trying so that you can accomplish your goals.
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Stick with a single property. Though you may have the urge to grab several properties, you can make big mistakes early in the game. You are better off beginning with a single property and allowing yourself to become familiar with this excellent investment. In the long term, you will get better results.
Find and use experts. Before bidding on properties, take the time to speak with someone with experience in the business. You may want to speak to an agent or appraiser in the real estate field. These experts will assist in your decision making.
Are property values rising where you live? Are there more rental properties than there are renters? Depending on your plans, think about two things. You might want to buy a cheap house to flip, but you shouldn’t set expectations to high.
Keep your emotions at bay when negotiating. You won’t live here; you’re making an investment. Don’t make emotional decisions or you’ll wind up paying too much. You can make more money this way.
When you are investing in real estate with someone else you should consider the use of non-recourse loans. This will protect you in the event the other person flakes out or your relationship goes bad. There is more freedom in it to make money, but with less risks than other loans.
Since you just read the above article, real estate investing is something you now know a lot more about. You can make a lot of money when you approach it correctly. Renting an apartment can be beneficial as well. Take what you have learned and use it to succeed and thrive.
Many individuals have made money by investing in real estate. However, if you aren’t completely familiar with real estate investing, it will be hard to make a lot of money at it. If you review the concepts that follow, you will have a great foundation.
There are a couple of things to consider when purchasing property. First, don’t pay too much for the land. Next you never want to pay more than it is worth. Look at both the potential property value as-is, and understand how much rent is paid by the business. If the numbers are good, then it’s a good buy.
Do not assume property values will rise in an area. This assumption is risky in the real estate market and for any one piece of property. You are better off investing in properties that deliver positive cash flow quickly. You can boost your income with any property value that is appreciated.
If you are investing in property to rent out, screen your potential tenants carefully. Make sure your tenants pay you a deposit and first and last month’s rent. If they are not able to get the cash together, chances are, they will also fall behind on their rent. Keep looking for better tenets.
Property Management
Think about partnering with a company that specializes in property management. While it can eat into your profits a bit, it might be worth the cost. The company that does the property management will screen potential renters and deal with costly repairs. This gives you extra time to spend on other investments.
Lean the basics of bookkeeping. You may find it easy to skimp when it comes to bookkeeping, particularly in the beginning. There are many things to think about. Keeping records well is very important, however. You can avoid many pitfalls if your bookkeeping habits are built early and kept strong.
Invest as soon as you can if you want to make real estate something you do for a career. One thing that can be a mistake is to not get into a market quickly and start learning about how the business works. The longer you wait, the farther behind you are.
Real estate investors generally experience both highs and lows. It is important that you do not let those lows convince you to give up. Persistence will pay off. Keep learning new things and trying again and you are sure to accomplish your goals.
You want to make sure that your real estate properties are as hassle-free as possible. Time is valuable, and there is never enough of it to go around. Avoid rentals in the college market, vacation market and depressed neighborhoods. Invest in solid properties with a good history of consistent tenancy.
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Begin your investing with a single property. You may want to start big, but don’t bite off more than you can deal with. Instead, begin with a single property and allow yourself to learn an investment strategy over time. This will benefit you in the long run.
Become aware of local regulations and laws for any locale that you’re planning on investing in. Stay within the boundaries of the law at all times to avoid trouble. Before laying down your funds, touch base with local officials who can help you understand the regulations you will need to be in compliance with.
Always negotiate free of emotions. When investing in a home, you will most likely not live in it. Maintain composure emotionally so you don’t pay too much for properties and cut into your profits. Adhering to this advice will make you money.
Before buying a property you plan on renting, familiarize yourself with the rents in the area. If you want to rent out a property quickly, you’ll need to make sure that the rent is in line with similar rentals in your neighborhood. This will put your rental unit in a less desirable light among renters, and you may end up bearing the cost longer.
One great way to think about if neighborhoods are worth buying into is to search near them to see if there are any vacancies. The more vacancies, the less likely you are to find a renter for your place.
Everyone you come across in life will always try to dismiss the possibilities of making money in real estate. If others are negative, don’t listen to them. The exception are people with more money than you and better ideas on how to use it.
Stay away from houses that need tons of repairs. Buying a home that only needs some work seems like a great deal. A problem that seems minor can end up turning into a disaster that costs you a small fortune. Be sure that you research it well and do the math.
Get familiar with the marketplace lingo. You have to make it look like you know what you are getting into. If a seller knows you’re new to investing, they may not negotiate the price. Use the lingo you learn, as well as your knowledge, to give you an advantage. The more professional-sounding you are, the better you can perform during negotiations.
There is real money to be made in the world of real estate investing. All that is needed for success is knowledge and hard work. Hopefully this article helped anyone out who is just starting.
Real estate is a very trendy profession. Many people hear about flipping foreclosed homes. There are countless shows on television that feature people successfully buying, renovating and selling real estate. Still, it’s not always simple to get into real estate investing like the media shows it to be. It is important that you understand what is involved in the process, and the following article can help with that.
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Learn from others experienced in real estate investment. More and more people are entering or re-entering the real estate market. There are certain community business groups who feel the same way. There are many forums that you can go to talk to people. Mix and mingle, learning from similar people.
When negotiating deals, take the time to listen, rather than doing all the talking. You will be surprised to see how frequently people end up negotiating against themselves when they talk a lot. If you listen, you may be able to get a reasonable price.
Try to look for investment properties that will become more valuable over time. Make sure that you take the future into consideration. Try to think over the price in the long term and if the property will go up in value so you can make the most.
Always take a look at an overall community before investing in a specific property. A desirable neighborhood will usually keep its value, while an area that is depressed is not likely to give you a good return. Location is always a high priority, even higher than the properties themselves.
Before digging, be sure to call the local utility companies to locate any buried lines. It may well be illegal for you to dig, and it can be harmful to the property also.
Make sure that any money you put into a property is given back, and then some, when trying to sell it. It’ll be a waste of time if you don’t make a profit. Renovate the property, then list it for a higher price.
Property Management
You may want to use a property management service. Even though it will eat into your profits, in the end, it can be a wise investment. Property management companies can handle repairs and screen potential tenants. Using a property management company allows you more time to search for new investment properties.
You must consider location when you look at real estate. A decaying building on great land is often a better buy than a solid home in a bad neighborhood. You want to think about the potential of the investment and the location as well.
Avoid using your emergency fund for real estate investing. Investing in real estate can tie up money for long stretches of time, and often not show returns for many years. You do not want your investment property to put your personal life in a pinch.
Before you make a real estate investment, familiarize yourself with the local government. You should be able to find information online. Looking up city planning details will let you know if property values will rise or fall. Cities or regions that are experiencing economic growth are likely to yield a good profit for you.
When figuring out your profits, you should deduct any repairs that have to be made. The repairs will have to be done before the property is sold. Budget money to cover maintenance and repairs on your rental property. Either way you should allow for some padding when you come up with a plan so you can make money realistically.
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While many shows portray real estate investments as a fast way to make money, there is a science behind it. Use the solid information to make informed decisions, and include these tips in your thought process to help you out. Make wise decisions so you can make money with the real estate market.
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Assad speaks on chemical attack
DAMASCUS. – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said a suspected chemical weapons attack was a “fabrication” to justify a US military strike, as Moscow digs in to defend its ally despite increasing strains with Washington.
In an exclusive interview with AFP in Damascus – his first since the alleged April 4 attack prompted a US air strike on Syrian forces – Assad said his army had given up all its chemical weapons and that Syrian military power was not affected by the US strike.
“Definitely, 100 percent for us, it’s fabrication,” he said in the interview on Wednesday in reference to the alleged chemical weapons attack.
“Our impression is that the West, mainly the United States, is hand-in-glove with the terrorists. They fabricated the whole story in order to have a pretext for the attack.”
Western leaders including US President Donald Trump have accused Assad of being behind last week’s attack in the rebel-held town Khan Sheikhun, saying his forces unleashed a chemical weapon during an air strike.
The suspected attack killed at least 87 people, including many children, and images of the dead and of suffering victims provoked global outrage.
Syria denied any use of chemical weapons and Moscow said the deaths had been the result of a conventional strike hitting a rebel arms depot containing “toxic substances”.
In the interview, Assad insisted it was “not clear” whether an attack on Khan Sheikhun had even happened.
“You have a lot of fake videos now,” he said. “We don’t know whether those dead children were killed in Khan Sheikhun. Were they dead at all?”
He insisted several times that his forces had turned over all chemical weapons stockpiles in 2013, under a deal brokered by Russia to avoid threatened US military action.
“There was no order to make any attack, we don’t have any chemical weapons, we gave up our arsenal a few years ago,” Assad said.
He said his forces had not been diminished by the US strike.
“Our fire-power, our ability to attack the terrorists hasn’t been affected by this strike.”
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Denouncing a “very barbaric” attack, Trump ordered a strike that saw 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles slam into the airbase in central Syria from where Washington accused Assad’s forces of launching the attack.
It was the first direct US military action against Assad’s forces since the start of Syria’s civil war six years ago and led to a quick downward spiral in ties between Washington and Moscow.
Russia accused the United States of breaking international law with the strike against the Syrian regime, a key ally that Moscow has supported with air strikes since 2015.
Trump gave such criticism short shrift on Wednesday, saying: “I felt we had to do something about it. I have absolutely no doubt we did the right thing.”
Yesterday Trump expressed confidence that US-Russia ties would improve. “Things will work out fine between the USA and Russia,” Trump said in a tweet. “At the right time everyone will come to their senses & there will be lasting peace!”
The strains in ties were clear as US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson received a frosty reception Wednesday on a visit to Moscow, where he said there was now “a low level of trust” between the two countries.
The polarised positions were evident too at the UN Security Council on Wednesday, when Russia vetoed a Western-drafted resolution that would have required Syrian cooperation in an investigation into the suspected chemical attack.
It was the eighth time that Russia has used its veto power to block action directed at Damascus. - AFP.
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The "Gossip Girl" actress' workouts weren't just about stunt training, she was also understandably motivated by a daunting 2010 Vogue fashion shoot involving a skimpy white bikini.
Courtesy of Vogue
November 02, 2011
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Elizabeth Snead
When Gossip Girl star Blake Lively snagged the role of fighter pilot Carol Ferris in Green Lantern, (starring Ryan Reynolds) she realized she was going to need to get physically stronger to do some stunts. So she turned to L.A. trainer-to-the-starBobby Strom, already on the set training his longtime client Reynolds, then married to Scarlett Johansson, who was also trained by Strom.
"The producers told Blake she should probably work out to get stronger, to strengthen her core and help prevent injuries and soreness," Strom tells Fash Track exclusively. "She'd seen me working with Ryan and she'd seen what I had done for his wife Scarlett Johansson for her role in the action movie, Iron Man 2," added Strom, who has also trained buff actresses Jessica Biel, Jennifer Lopez, Leslie Mann, Elle McPherson, and Adrianne Palicki.
Initially, Lively was working out solely to get stronger for stunts. But then she got motivated. Really, really motivated. Why? "When she found out she was going to model in a Vogue fashion spread that would involve swimsuits, a bikini and surfing, she decided she needed to be toned and look more athletic," Strom explains. Yup. Nothing like a little Vogue swimsuit spread to motivate a fitness regimen.
Strom says Lively's workout was different from Johansson's "Scarlett did a lot of boxing," says Strom. "Blake and I focused on circuit training four days a week, 90 minutes each time. All the planks, push-ups, and walking lunges paid off too." Strom also set out to reduce Blake’s body fat by three or four per cent. ‘What you want is lower body fat to get more lean muscle,’ he explains. Yeah, especially in a bikini, right ladies?
The workouts started with a light jog or the treadmill to get the blood flowing before moving onto circuits. "This meant that she was continuously burning fat," Strom added. "We did around 10 different moves three or four times, repeating the same exercises but never in the same order."
Blake’s assistant and Strom shopped at a New Orleans Wholefoods for her uber-healthy diet. Blake also bought a juicer and blended beetroot, carrots, kale and celery for an energy boost. "She also ate healthy foods such as vegetables, tabbouleh salads and quinoa," added Strom.
During her training, Lively also got a nightly massage from Strom's trainer/masseuse wifeAlicia Strom. Oh, wait. Surely you weren't thinking that Lively started training with Strom to hang out with Reynolds. Totally not true. None of that went on on the set. But the former co-stars have been seen together recently, llike on her three weekends in a row visit to Boston where Reynolds is filming R.I.P.D.
As THR first reported, the life of Grace Kelly, the Hitchcock ingenue who went from Hollywood royalty to genuine royalty, is getting the big screen treatment courtesy of producer Pierre-Ange Le Pogam. Which Hollywood actress would be best to star in the highly coveted role?
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Adams looking forward to representing Wayland in 2014
PLAINVIEW – Admittedly, Nicole Adams is what she said some people might consider a little different.
“I’m probably more of what people call weird,” she said.
It is, however, her unique perspective and total acceptance of who God created her to be that fuels her passion and makes her the perfect choice to wear the Miss Wayland crown in 2014.
Adams competed with nine other college co-eds on Nov. 9 in Harral Auditorium for the right to wear the Miss Wayland crown. When the final name was called, it was Adams who stood alone.
“Weird” isn’t really the perfect description for Adams. Her personality is one that simply looks at things a little differently. She approaches life with a smile on her face, never trying to fit in, looking for the humor in her surroundings. It is a personality that she grew into once she moved beyond the compulsion to fit in and past her insecurities about being around the “popular people” of whom she held a stereotypical view.
“It seemed like everything about their life was perfect,” she said. “That is something I struggled with. I would ask God, why did you make me this way? Why do I have this type of personality? I wanted to be myself. Everything about me wanted to be who God created me to be. I just wasn’t confident enough to do that.”
Adams was born in Fort Worth and moved to Amarillo with her family when she was very young. From third grade through high school, aside from her freshman year when she attended Amarillo High, Adams went to school in Claude where her mother worked. Adams said she really had no desire to attend college after high school, but her parents, Tinia and Steve, were adamant that she continue with her education.
“I don’t like change. I was terrified of going to college,” Adams said. “My parents definitely were not OK with that. I had to go to college.”
Adams said her parents drug her to a college fair where they visited a number of booths, most of which didn’t impress the soon-to-be college freshman. Steve and Tinia both had backgrounds in psychology and social work. Adams found herself interested in the field of psychology, but she wanted to go to a private, faith-based school. That desire led her, or more specifically her dad, to Hardin-Simmons University.
“My dad fell in love with Hardin-Simmons,” she said. A visit to
the HSU campus, however, had Adams heading in the other direction. “It wasn’t where I needed to be. I couldn’t be myself. It was really quite terrifying.”
Adams said she used the experience to impress upon her parents that she didn’t need to go to college and she was happy staying at home. Her mother, however, had other plans. Tinia signed her daughter up for Big Weekend, a college preview weekend held each spring at Wayland.
“I wound up coming to Big Weekend. I wasn’t going to, but I did,” Adams said. “I walked into the dorm and wound up staying and fell in love. I fell in love with the people and the place and this became home.”
A junior, psychology major, Adams quickly fell in the love with her academics as well, embracing the field of psychology. She said one of her weird traits is being able to approach people and get them to talk when others might find the interaction uncomfortable. These skills, along with her love of people and getting to know them on a personal level has driven her passion for psychology.
“I’ve always been good at getting people to open up,” she said. “I wanted to use the basic skills God had given me to further His kingdom.”
Adams said it’s fascinated to look beyond the surface when dealing with people to learn more about their background and why they think in certain ways.
“In a way (psychology) teaches you to look at the big picture as opposed to what your eyes and your senses see at that moment,” she said.
While Tinia Adams played a major role in getting her daughter to Wayland, it was also her influence that prompted Nicole to compete for Miss Wayland. Nicole said her mother loved the idea and all the preparation that it entails.
“I wanted something to be able to relate with to my mom,” Adams said. “I saw that Miss Wayland was a way to do that. It gave us something to talk about. Whether we were arguing about which outfit to wear or talking about my talent, it gave us something to engage over.”
While winning the title was definitely a bonus, Adams said the relationships she built with the other contestants and the overall experience was well worth the time and effort it took to prepare for the competition. Now, however, she is embracing the responsibilities that come with being Miss Wayland and will use the position to promote the school. Whether she is speaking about her passions, such as the Diakonia project, a backpack project that provides food for elementary school students each weekend, or promoting the university to prospective students, Adams said she can’t wait for the opportunities.
Adams said she is also excited about whatever doors God may open for her. She hopes to one day work with families and churches on connecting generationally and closing those communication gaps that grow between parents and children. She knows this will include additional education however, and is already making plans to work toward a double master’s degree in family ministry and family counseling -- a degree she plans to pursue at Hardin-Simmons.
“But only the Lord knows,” she said. “He can change that at any moment.”
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HARTFORD — Robert Crook ordered 1,000 stickers for gun owners opposed to more gun control laws to sport Monday at the state Capitol.
"I am not sure 1,000 will be enough," said Crook, the executive director of the Coalition of Connecticut Sportsmen.
A huge turnout is expected Monday when state lawmakers assigned to propose recommendations for reducing gun violence conduct an information-gathering hearing.
"It is going to be big," said Ron Pinciaro, executive director of Connecticut Against Gun Violence.
The day-long hearing is providing the first opportunity since the deadly school shooting in Newtown on Dec. 14 for the opposing sides in the gun control debate to showcase their arguments — and their numbers.
The panel holding the hearing is a subgroup of a larger working group that the legislature's Democratic and Republican leaders formed to help shape policy responses to the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Advocates demanding and opposing more gun regulation are clearly looking to make an impressive showing at Monday's hearing, said Senate Minority Leader. John McKinney, R-Fairfield, co-chairman of the bipartisan working group.
"It is extremely important," Pinciaro said.
His group has issued an urgent appeal for people who support more gun controls to come out Monday or submit written testimony if they are unable to attend the hearing.
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League is doing the same. It is asking members to consider taking a vacation day from work or make a plan otherwise to be there.
Crook said he has also spread the word about the hearing to members of the Coalition of Connecticut Sportsmen.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation and the Connecticut Education Association have both scheduled news conferences before the informational hearing's scheduled 10 a.m. start.
The NSSF represents the firearms manufacturing and related industries in Connecticut. The trade group is going to highlight the role these industries plan in the state's economy.
The CEA is going to release what it calls the first-ever poll of Connecticut teachers on gun laws and school safety. The union represents 43,000 teachers.
The legislature last had a big debate on gun regulation two years ago when the Judiciary Committee proposed legislation to limit ammunition magazines to 10 rounds.
The bill ran into stiff opposition from gun owners and the firearms industry, and the committee's Democratic leadership let the legislation die without coming to a vote.
THE 10-ROUND LIMIT is among the long list of gun control measures that Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and the legislature are eyeing now because the Newtown shooter used 30-round magazines to carry out his killing spree.
The Malloy administration did not take a position on the 2011 bill, but this time governor is not only championing the idea, but suggesting the limit possibly be lowered to seven rounds.
"I support the constitution of the United States, but there is no reading of the constitution of the United States that would lead me to believe we can't do things to make our citizens safer," Malloy said.
Crook estimated that 500 gun owners and sympathizers turned out two years ago when the 10-round restriction was first proposed. He said he expects double the turnout Monday — or possibly more.
"They are upset. They are feeling they are being blamed. Their rights are being restricted. Their sports are being affected. They'll be here. They will absolutely be here," Crook said.
Pinciaro hesitated to put a number on how many people Connecticut Against Gun Violence and allied advocates expect to turn out.
"Frankly, it is difficult to estimate," he said.
Pinciaro said advocates of additional gun regulation are more determined than ever after the massacre of 20 first-graders and six staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School last month.
Gun owners will have sympathizers among the subgroup of lawmakers who will be conducting Monday's hearing and making recommendations to the larger group, including Rep. Robert C. Sampson, R-Wolcott.
"When you sit down and really consider the circumstances surrounding what happened in Sandy Hook, you realize it has very little to do with guns," Sampson said.
Sampson said many of the details surrounding the Sandy Hook tragedy remain unknown. The state police are not expected to wrap up their investigation until June at the earliest.
"I think it's unwise to make rash policy changes when we don't have all the facts," Sampson said.
MALLOY CONTENDS THAT ENOUGH OF THE FACTS are known or easily discernible now.
"We know a lot. We know somebody went into a school with semi-automatic weapons with large magazines with the intent to kill people, just as they have gone similarly armed into malls, into movie theaters, into schools in the past," he said.
Some of the legislature's strongest advocates for more gun control laws are also serving on the subgroup on gun violence, including Senate Majority Leader Martin M. Looney, D-New Haven, and Rep. Bob Godfrey, D-Danbury.
Looney and Godfrey are sponsoring some of the most sweeping gun regulations this session. Looney is co-chairing the subgroup.
When all is said and done, Crook is not expecting much gun control legislation to get through the legislature this year.
"I would expect to see one or two bills at most in the end, and I am not even sure those will pass," he said.
However, the Democratic and Republican leaders are planning to approve additional gun regulations as part of an initial package of measures responding to the Sandy Hook tragedy in late February.
There is evidence of bipartisan support for some gun control measures. McKinney co-sponsored legislation to set a 10-round limit on ammunition magazines with Sen. Gary D. LeBeau, D-East Hartford, for example.
"We had a limitation on the size of magazines in the past and I can't imagine that we are not going to have a limitation on the size of magazines in the future," Malloy said.
He was referring to federal assault weapon ban that expired in 2004. The law had a 10-round limit on magazines among its many provisions.
Lawmakers have also proposed a number of bills to strengthen and update the state assault weapon ban that was enacted in 1993.
" the nazi party of connecticut has already decided. this is all for show. a great many citizens will be turned into criminals with the stroke of a pen. people must realize that a seven round limit will outlaw most handguns.
any candidate who runs on repealing this nonsense legislation will cruise to victory in the next election cycle. "
" This is paraphrased from the Hartford Courant ;Mr Willian C Marino stated in written testimony posted on http://www.cga.ct.gov/asaferconnecticut. , "If the state wants to control the sale of any semi-automatic weapon then there should be a 100% sales tax put on the sale of the firearm, ammo, and anything related to it. I would include hand guns, any military type of semi-automatic, and any firearm with a removable, (clip/drum) type of magazine that holds more than 5 rounds. Only active duty law enforcement personnel would be excluded from the tax."Mr. Marino of North Haven goes on to state "It appears to me the slightest hint of any sort of gun control sends the [National Rifle Association] into a wild tizzy, getting all the gun owners worked up about the 2nd amendment. Truth is, the NRA is nothing more than a multi-million dollar lobbying firm for the gun industry," Marino who described himself in a phone interview as a hunter, owner of pistols and rifles, and a Navy veteran.I submit to you that this guy in a fake,and a shill for the liberal anti-gun groups and a prime example of of why law abiding gun owners have to fight for their rights. "
" What is wrong with you people! What part of your brain doesn't work that you can't understand that something needs to be done. There is no reason why everyone who wants to buy a gun should have a background check or waiting period. You can still protect yourself without being a nutcase about it. With rights come responsibility. No one is actually taking time to discuss or listen, all you can think about is ""me, me, me". "
Why don't we arm the children? When buying their little back packs and school supplies they could pick up flak jackets, bulletproof vests and an assault rifle.
After all isn't it their own responsibility to protect themselves. Why should any American have to pay anything that benefits someone else?Isn't that what America is all about? These kids have been living off of us for long enough.
If they don't want to be murdered in school, then they should protect themselves.
Think about how many more assault weapons that would sell! The NRA would be thrilled and no American would be asked to lift a finger for those slacker kids. Win-win! "
" Hummm. According to our mayor's plan, surveillance cameras could have prevented this disaster. The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun, is a good guy with a gun. Cameras do not make me feel safe Mayor!! "
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tfa wrote: Not only should every police officer should be forced to wear one of these cameras, their videos should be freely uploaded for crowd-sourcing by the general public on YouTube. If privacy for the general public is a concern, they could blur people's faces a la` Google street view.
This starts out fine, but then flies off into impossible territory. There's no way you could write an algorithm that would appropriately flag private data in a video. It would have to blur faces, bleep names, cut out any video in which the officer enters a private residence, and censor other random personal details. Not to mention that humans aren't dumb and we are able to figure out identities without just a face. The first person who gets fired after video of his arrest circulates his workplace will certainly sue. And be sure, these videos will be used in suspect shaming far more than in corruption allegations.
I definitely think that police should have to wear these, and I think the videos should be automatically uploaded for separate, random review by internal affairs. We're probably headed this way, but it's going to be a fight in some places, and we'll have to wait for costs to come down.
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Microchipping amnesty event
Residents are being invited to an identification event to ensure their dog is complying with the law, a year since legislation was introduced.
The FREE event hosted by Blaby District Council will give dog owners the chance to get their pet chipped and update the microchip’s details. The event takes place on Thursday 06 April from 10am-2pm at the Council’s offices, Desford Road, Narborough, LE19 2EP.
In April 2016 it became law across the UK for all dogs to be chipped with the up-to-date details of the owner, and for dogs. Failure to have a dog chipped is a criminal offence and owners could face a fine of £500.
Information about collar and tags will also be available, with the law stating that every dog must wear a collar with the name and address of the owner when in public.
The event was held last year just before the new law was introduced and proved popular with residents, who turned up in numbers to ensure their pooch had a microchip, with all details on the chip up to date.
Michelle Ikin, Senior Animal Services Officer at Blaby District Council, said: “We want to make sure that all dog owners in the District of Blaby are abiding by the law. Having a dog microchipped is a simple process which will take a few minutes and will help any organisation track the owner if a lost dog is handed into a shelter.”
For more information about the event e-mail animal.services@blaby.gov.uk or call 0116 275 0555. Details and advice about dogs can be found at www.blaby.gov.uk/dogs.
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#pylint: disable=missing-docstring
#* This file is part of the MOOSE framework
#* https://www.mooseframework.org
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graph.setOptions('y2axis', lim=[0,n])
graph.setOptions('legend', visible=False)
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