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It must be recognized that honesty is an essential condition for human relationships, for friendship, for true community life. But it should be taken seriously by itself, not as the most suitable policy. There is a big difference between taking seriously the truth and not be caught. Parents often say that you not caught again, and it is understandable, but a good and honest life is more than that. Moral development is not a game of catch me if you can. It should concentrate on what matters of truth, the kind of person that one is, and the kind of person that one wants to be. There are no half measures with honesty. Ultimately, it should not be forgotten as he has pointed out, that being honest is to be real, consistent with the evidence that presents the world and its various phenomena and elements; It is to be genuine, authentic, objective.
Express honesty respect for oneself and for others, who, like us, are as they are and there is no reason to hide it. This attitude confidence in oneself and those sowing those who are in contact with the honest person. Honesty is not just openness (ability to tell the truth) but in assuming that truth is only one and not depends on people or consensus but of what the real world presents us as undeniable and indispensable recognize. Don't forget to as points out Alicia Morales, that: it is not the honesty:-is not simple honesty that leads the person to observe the distribution of material goods. Honesty is only a consequence particularly of being honest and fair.
-Not so the mere recognition of the emotions I feel or what I truly feel. Be honest, also involves the analysis of what so real (real) are our feelings and we decide to sort them by seeking the good of others and their own. -It is not messy opening of own privacy for the sake of not hide who we really are, it will involve true sincerity, with the right people and at the correct moments. -It is not overt and cynical attitude that speaks of anything with any candor's priority is the acknowledgment of the truth and not clutter. Original author and source of the article.


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I meant to write this sooo long ago. Like, while Citrus was actually airing- long ago. Bear with me it's been a few months since I read the manga at this point.
Whether you like it or not, I think we can all relate to how easy Citrus can suck you in.
I've only watched eight episodes of the Citrus anime adaptation, however, I have recently caught up to date on the manga and I've gotta say that Citrus gets significantly better after Mei and Yuzu officially start dating. This makes me worry about the anime adaptation however since it's run time is only 12 episodes and Mei and Yuzu don't start officially start dating until chapter 18 in the manga (not to mention another worrisome thing to me being that the anime is categorized as a shoujo-ai while the manga is a yuri). And most of Citrus before that, while entertaining, was overall just kind of frustrating.
Okay, saying that all of Citrus before chapter 18 is bad wouldn't be fair. Most of the really bad stuff is in volume one and two and even then it manages to be somewhat entertaining. It just…it just… it makes me sad knowing that the beginning could've been done better. Like, why did their relationship have to start through sexual assault? I don't think it's impossible to write a good, heartful incest romance. I've haven't watched Koi Kaze, but from what I've heard it's pretty well done and manages to feel realistic and…how do I word it…caring of the subject at hand?
For the majority of the beginning of Citrus, it felt like Yuzu and Mei being step-sisters was amped to just be something to make this yuri (shoujo ai if we're talking about the anime) saucier.
It's actually pretty strange how the relationship dynamic gets so much healthier once they start dating. The writing feels better, the characters feel more likable- everything just sort of improves after they start dating. It's really shame the anime only showcased "the chase".
There's even some interesting commentary on what it's probably like to be a lesbian in Japan. One part before Yuzu and Mei started dating that I really liked was when Yuzu met Sara (I totally did not just look her name up). Yuzu admired how open she was about being in love with another girl, leading Yuzu to confide in her about her own feelings towards another girl. It was a moment of bonding between two girls who had just met and yet served as a reason for neither of them to feel alone in their feelings. At the end of the conversation, Sara says something along the lines of "we need to stick out for each other" and they both smile at each other.
Another scene that really stood out to me was when Yuzu met up with friends from her old school and was about to tell them about Mei, the girl she was dating. Before she could do so, however, her friends noticed a lesbian couple across the street from them and start making really crude remarks about them. Yuzu responds really intensely to her friends' remarks. This scene is probably the most serious I remember Yuzu ever being. Her old friends then laugh at her and the manga cuts to Mei opening the door to a crying Yuzu.
Then a little bit later she tells Mei what happened that night and Mei shows Yuzu what she had written in her date-plan notebook thing which said:
While the notebook only talks about them being step-sister I think this advice also takes in account that they're two girls dating each other. This was a major turning point in how I felt about Citrus. It went from a story that gets better after a while to a story that ended up being amazing and made the beginning look like massive loss potential. It was no longer "huh, now that they're dating the story isn't as bad" but "this is actually really good, this is has gotten significantly better since the beginning".
This isn't without saying that the relationship between Yuzu and Mei isn't flawed. The relationship can be very one sided at time, feeling as if Yuzu is doing all of the work. This is especially the case in the first 18 chapters, or better yet before they started dating. But the manga at least addresses this at one point, so it feels more like a flaw in the relationship the two are aware of rather than a flaw in the writing. I can't say the same for the anime, sadly.
It's too bad that the anime adapted the worst part of the manga, especially since it manages to get so good over time. That first chunk of Citrus is a serious blight for the rest of the story and it really frustrates me. With a better beginning and "chase" Citrus could've made for one of the best yuri out there.
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By Gary P Jackson
Barack Obama is the worst president in the history of the United States. It's long past the time to think he is simply inept, or doesn't get it. The man is a committed Marxist, and in my opinion is following the Cloward-Piven strategy of manufactured crisis in order to destroy America as we know it, and create his communist utopia.
At a fundraiser celebrating his 50th birthday Obama blames "democracy" for all of his problems. Yeah, it's a real shame that pesky Constitution doesn't allow for a dictator, instead of a President and two other EQUAL branches of government!
Destroying a nation is hard work, eh Obama?
By the why, one of my real pet peeves is someone calling the Unites States a "democracy." We are not a democracy. We are a Representative Republic. Historically democracies have always failed, then led to anarchy, then some form of dictatorship. That's why our founders chose the form of government they did. They were smart enough to foresee the sort of trouble someone like Obama could cause if left totally unrestrained. It's a shame our spineless Congress and Supreme Court are asleep at the wheel, and not restraining Obama further.
Anyhow, Dear Leader speaks:
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"It's been a long, tough journey. But we have made some incredible strides together. Yes, we have. But the thing that we all ought to remember is that as much as good as we have done, precisely because the challenges were so daunting, precisely because we we were inheriting so many challenges, that we're not even halfway there yet. When I said 'change we can believe in' I didn't say 'change we can believe in tomorrow.' Not change we can believe in next week. We knew this was going to take time because we've got this big, messy, tough democracy," President Obama said at a campaign fundraiser in Chicago on Wednesday night.


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This article is apart of my Photographer's Guide to Social Media & Marketing.
I do street photography and when you do a Google Search for "Street Portraits in color" I have 3 out of the 6 photos showed in Google Images Search and the top 1 and top 2 results on the first page on Google. See it for yourself.
In the SEO Guide, I will walk you through how to rank on Google
- Create a website
- How to make content rank on Google
- How to do Image SEO
- How to create links & why it matters
How to make photos rank on Google
I won't go into all the advanced technical stuff because it will confuse you more than it will help you.
Let me explain how I this page rank on Google for the search "Street Portraits in color".
- The title tag of the page contains the word "street portraits in color"
- I have mentioned the sentence "street portraits in color" and "street portrait in colors" throughout the page, since it's the search I want to rank for on Google.
How to do Image SEO as a photographer
Images SEO is crucial for a photographer since Google often shows 6-7 images on the first page of photo-related searches.
When you upload a photo for your portfolio or blog post, remember to:
- Describe your photo in the file-name before you upload it.
- Include a description of your photo in your Title, Alt Text, Description, and caption.
When I uploaded that photo you see above, I named the photo "street-portrait-color".
This gives Google an idea of what the photo is about and it helps it rank in Google's image search.
Keyword Research: How to find which keyword you should target on Google
Use this free keyword tool to generate ideas for which keywords you should mention in your text.
Let's say you are writing about Street Photography Cameras, then you put that word into the keyword tool and it will spit out which synonyms and related keywords you should include in your copy.
For this article, I'm targeting people who search for "Photography SEO" or "Search Engine Optimization for photography".
If you want to see an example of how I use SEO as a photographer, look at these pages and pay attention to the keywords I include in each article:
- Fujifilm x100f which is my primary camera.
- Ricoh GR II Digital which is my secondary camera.
- "Street Portraits of strangers" & "black and white street portraits"
How to create links & why it matters
Google's job is to give the user the most relevant results possible.
One way Google determines which website they should show on the first page on Google is by looking at links pointing to a website.
Let's say me and you both have galleries of black and white street photography and both of us has written descent content mentioning "black and white photography" "noir shots" "monochrome photos" and all the synonyms we can imagine, then Google looks at the authority of my site and your site.
Let's say National Geographic has mentioned you and your website in an article.
Google's bots called crawlers knows about this, and because National Geographic has A LOT of links pointing to there website and now mentioned your websites, gives Google a signal that your website must be somewhat credible since National Geographic links to it.
The reason your website doesn't show up on Google could be
You might have written a long 'SEO text' including all the right keywords that should make you go directly to the first page on Google, but you are not that.
When I search for Street photography in color on Google, I get 752,000,000 search results.
In order for me to get my photography and portfolio website on page 1 on Google, I'd need to be the most relevant search results for that query.
- Google doesn't think you are the best search results because:
- Due to not enough links from photography-websites with authority.
- Due to sloppy content: Maybe you wrote too much for Google and not enough text for the users.
- The Bounce rate:
Because people who visit your website leaves immediately. This is caused by having a slow site or bad usability.
- Technical SEO Issues:
You might have a technical website issue as duplicate content or problem with getting your site crawled and index.
- Your photography website is really slow: Maybe you have included large photographs in your portfolio that makes your website load really slow. Try to keep all your photos below 100-300 kilobyte.


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The Art of FermentationDe (autor) Sandor Ellix Katz
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Winner of the 2013 James Beard Foundation Book Award for Reference and Scholarship, and a New York Times bestseller, The Art of Fermentation is the most comprehensive guide to do-it-yourself home fermentation ever published. Sandor Katz presents the concepts and processes behind fermentation in ways that are simple enough to guide a reader through their first experience making sauerkraut or yogurt, and in-depth enough to provide greater understanding and insight for experienced practitioners. While Katz expertly contextualizes fermentation in terms of biological and cultural evolution, health and nutrition, and even economics, this is primarily a compendium of practical information how the processes work; parameters for safety; techniques for effective preservation; troubleshooting; and more. With two-color illustrations and extended resources, this book provides essential wisdom for cooks, homesteaders, farmers, gleaners, foragers, and food lovers of any kind who want to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for arguably the oldest form of food preservation, and part of the roots of culture itself. Readers will find detailed information on fermenting vegetables; sugars into alcohol (meads, wines, and ciders); sour tonic beverages; milk; grains and starchy tubers; beers (and other grain-based alcoholic beverages); beans; seeds; nuts; fish; meat; and eggs, as well as growing mold cultures, using fermentation in agriculture, art, and energy production, and considerations for commercial enterprises.
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Dimensiuni: 188 x 244 x 38 mm
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Sandor Ellix Katz, a self-taught fermentation experimentalist, wrote Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods in order to spread the fermentation wisdom he had learned, and demystify home fermentation. Newsweek called it "the fermenting bible". Since the publication of Wild Fermentation, Katz has taught hundreds of fermentation workshops across North America and internationally, taking on a role he describes as a "fermentation revivalist".
"Library Journal"-"This is not a line-by-line recipe cookbook, but it contains detailed instructions on fermenting (or creating via fermentation) nearly every imaginable food or beverage. After a foreword by Michael Pollan, Katz ("Wild Fermentation") explores the scientific basis of fermentation, then gives details for creating everything from yogurts to prosciutto to wines, beer, and kombucha. He emphasizes how fermentation influenced human development. Used to preserve food, it affected human biology so that humans could eat foods that would be poisonous otherwise, and it had an impact on global human culture as a reflection of indigenous cultural identity. Simply put, fermentation allows lactic acid bacteria naturally found in the air to overcome and exclude bacteria that are harmful to humans, and it increases advantageous chemical compounds, such as vitamins, in the process. There is a generous photo section of tools, containers, and processes; along with fascinating electron microscope photos of bacteria, which convey a sense of wonder at the unseen world of fermentation. VERDICT Katz takes fermentation down to the molecular level while keeping it conversational and accessible to the generalist. Fermentation foodies will be ecstatic."
- Books for a Better Life Finalist, 2012
- IACP Crystal Whisk Award Finalist, 2013
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It is such a beautiful surprise coming home to a lovely pink package from ph.Althea.kr
Before I went to Baguio last week for a short vacation and also to celebrate my birthday, I ordered a few girly things on their website. The page is still on beta-testing and I am very blessed to be given a chance as one of their first beta-testers. I am going to give you a brief information of what is Althea all about, just in case you're not aware of it.
- Ph.Althea.kr is an online shopping website that's sells authentic Korean products such as make-up, facial creams, lip sticks, and all K-beauty skincare exclusive to all Ph residents only.
- The products are shipped all the way from Korea to your doorstep. Yes, you read it right! Right upon your doorstep. No extra charges, no custom taxes will be charge. How cool right?
- It is basically free shipping for every purchase of Php 1,500 and above. (There will be a Php 1,000 free shipping promo on their official launch, you may read the information below.)
- 100% Authenticity guaranteed! As we all know, there are K-beauty brands that aren't still available here in the Philippines yet some 'local online shops' have it. It is very risky to buy products that we're not sure if its fake or not right? It may damage your skin or even worst things may happen. With Althea, no need to be skeptical anymore. They are shipped directly from Korea, what's not to love?
- Discounted Price! C'mon, need I say more? More information on ph.althea.kr/promises
As an online-shopper, I have experienced the good perks and also the bad side of ordering stuff online. It's either clothes, shoes and all. Ever since I tried online shopping, I just can't stop. It is very convenient to just tap my fingers, scroll and voila, you got yourself a purchase just by sitting on your coach and lying down on your bed.
I've done multiple successful online shopping already. Since Althea is still on beta-testing, I am not expecting too much. I ordered through my phone, I hope they will have an app in the future. The website features on mobile version is fine but not too responsive. But nevertheless, I have a successful transaction. A notification will be send via your e-mail that you used to signed up on their website to inform you that your purchase is successful or not. Also a shipping details will be send as soon as your package flew away directly from Korea. Along with the deets, they will also provide you a tracking link. Very good start Althea! No disappointment, no hassle!
Grand opening launch will be on Feb 15. And they're having a big giveaway!
- Free 300 credits to shop on ph.althea.kr for every new sign up.
- Free shipping will be given for every 1,000k spent during the launching month.
- Besides the low prices, there will be Daebak Deals 1+1 and Zero Peso Deals too!
SAVE THE DATE! Treat yourself this coming Feb. 15 for the ph.Althea.kr launch! ❤


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I finally got around to taking pictures of the finished cabinets and floors in our kitchen. It took forever to put the hardware on since the holes on the drawers needed to be adjusted. But it's finally donzo!
We had the cabinets professionally painted with oil based paint since I was pregnant. Ryan thought about doing it himself but he didn't want to drag it out so the fumes would be limited in the house. We actually stayed at a friends house the whole week they were getting painted. (Thanks Nate & Janet!) Plus, it's really tricking to paint oak cabinets and still have a smooth finish. The floors were finished awhile ago when they did the whole house. Here was the after of our living room showing the new floors. We just thought some nice rich floors would pop better then the light tiles and be softer on the feet while cooking in the kitchen.
Painted cabinets, new floors, new hardware and new stove! The back of the old stove went right up under the microwave so we had to bend down to see it. We also like the look of an integrated stove.
You can tell I have some Christmas decor out and can see all the wonderful Christmas cards we've been receiving all over the fridge. We also got a new dishwasher because the old one didn't seem to clean our dishes very well, and we loved the one we had just bought in our old house in Kansas City. Finally, we also purchased a new fridge as we left our old one in the house we sold.
Here are the best before and after shots I could find. The main differences are the floors, cabinets and hardware. I really love the hardware we picked out and think it pulls everything together.
I took these at night so it's not really showing true to life. (Notice the difference in the stoves!)
View from the other side. (KC photobomb!)
I still would like to paint the walls a nice grey/blue and bring in a more colorful rug maybe? That way it's not so tone on tone. But I'm thinking it will have to be after the baby gets here at this point. :) We still have plans to replace the light fixture in the eat in kitchen with something a little more substantial.
This is just another view of the before to really show you what the old hardware looked like and to show you how the stove went right up under the microwave.
So that's been our progress in the kitchen. Next up, I'll be posting some of our Christmas decor this year in the new house.


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Miss. Storytellers: Romance - Or Not coming to Lucky Town Brewing in February
Ah, romance. From your first kindergarten crush to walking down the aisle, love is something we love to talk about. Sometimes even when it goes off the rails.
Our third Mississippi Storytellers event, happening Feb. 13 at Lucky Town Brewing, is themed "Romance — Or Not." Six people from metro Jackson will tell true stories about bad dates, wedding venue crises and everything in between.
We've already gone through one round of coaching with our storytellers, and I'm wondering if this isn't our best group yet. It's going to be a fabulous night.
Lucky Town is our venue, located in Jackson's Midtown neighborhood. Their bar will be open for business with their own craft beers for sale. We'll have a food truck or two on site at 6, and storytelling will start at 7.
If you haven't attended Mississippi Storytellers before, this would be a great night to start.
The Storytellers Project happens at USA Today Network sites all over the country — but we do it in Jackson because we believe gathering our neighbors to listen to each other's real-life stories can bring our community closer.
Tickets for "Romance — Or Not" are on sale now, and I'd suggest buying early, as seating is limited.
You can get a taste of previous Mississippi Storytellers nights at storytellersproject.net/jackson (for full story videos) or by watching the highlight reels in this article.
And if you're interested in telling a story at a future event, email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you go
What: Mississippi Storytellers: Romance — Or Not
When: Feb. 13; check-in-/food trucks at 6 p.m., storytelling at 7
Where: Lucky Town Brewing, 1710 N. Mill St., Jackson
Cost: $10/person ($8 for seniors 60+, college students, active military or Clarion Ledger Insiders)
Tickets: msstorytellers.clarionledger.com


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The first album I took out its shrink-wrap and put the needle to was '13' from 1999. Its always been my favourite of theirs. Feelings all tied in with time and circumstances and the leanings of my melancholic soul.
Its been a while since I listened to it and I was struck by how thrilling and discombobulated the record makes me feel. Its a brave sort that opens an album with a sound as scratchy and low-fi as 'Tender' - vocals aching and melody childlike. I remember they opened their Reading 1999 set with it and it was a long way from that muted response to the cathartic chorus at Glastonbury ten years later.
'Bugman's crunchy guitars, the pop perfection of Coffee & TV, easily Graham's finest moment with the band, his detached lyric and two tone guitar. '1992' is a mellow gem of loss, BLUREMI a sneaky dig at the labels identikit Britpop indie bands. 'Trailerpark' is a loose jam with trip hop aspirations and a nonsense but funny lyric "I lost my girl to the Rolling Stones' Damon mumbles. the album's hidden treasure is 'Trimm Trabb' - great riff (stolen from Syd Barrett's 'Wined & Dined') and brilliant delivery from Damon.
In a way the album is sprawling and all over the place as I believe the band were at this point. This would be Coxon's last album with the band aside from one track on 'Think Tank'. Although this is Coxon's album sonically - woozy, stumbling and confused at the fag end of the 20th century - lyrically its all Damon and his broken heart. The aforementioned '1992' and the unbearably claustrophobic 'No Distance Left To Run' are the key pointer to his breakup with Elastica girl but its a vibe that spreads across the whole album.
I also found myself thinking how adventurous the album sounds and how much of it sounds like a template for Radiohead's 'Kid A'. The instrumental codas throughout, coming through like a daydream. the longer jammier material brings in dance beats and more avant-garde sounds. This is a far stranger album than many give it credit for, a step on from the lo-fi of 'Blur' to darker pastures.
As I said, sprawling and lethargic but that why I like it - it was the end of the century and Blur never sounded less sure or more inspired to do what they hell they liked. Shame they couldn't keep it all together


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Best known as the Elsinore Castle of Shakespeare's Hamlet, this Unesco World Heritage Site is a vast Renaissance masterpiece topped by baroque green-copper spires. It's ringed by moats, fortifications and powerful Vaubanesque star bastions that you can discover without a ticket. But it's well worth the entry fee to explore the inner palace's rooms, tapestries, ceiling paintings and viewpoints and, best of all, to delve into the spooky maze of casemates – subterranean dungeon passages barely lit by flickering paraffin lamps.


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Hypnobirthing is a term that suddenly increases in importance these days. Many doctors, therapists, and parents have tried to unearth the many benefits that this new concept has advanced.
So let us first understand that this concept has in store for people. You can also look for hypnobirthing audiobook via https://www.hypnobirthinghub.com/products/ to learn about HypnoBirthing.
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Many women today are afraid of pregnancy because of pre-delivery pains as the risk of going under the knife in case of cesarean delivery. Hypnobirthing can help eliminate this fear and help women and their families come to terms with pregnancy.
The concept also proposes to provide more security in the process. It would be a great advantage for many women in developed and developing countries who have to risk their safety in the case of complicated conditions at birth of their child.
Now, what exactly is HypnoBirthing, and what are the deals? It is a unique method that promotes natural birth. Therefore, the risk of sovereign childbirth is reduced to this point in the minds of women.
Secondly, it also provides extensive training and education to – be parents on natural childbirth. All this is done by providing women self-control over the work process.
Hypnobirthing is a method that uses hypnosis, also known as hypnotherapy for childbirth. Therefore, women are trained to use this method of self-hypnosis to bring a considerable improvement in the process of pregnancy and the risk that a woman faces during this period.


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2011 Honda CR-Z
Okay, so the 2011 Honda CR-Z isn't exactly the modern-day CRX redux that we were all hoping for. Mildly upsetting, yes, but perhaps this disappointment tarnished our initial impression of this newest hybrid offering from Honda. We still have many questions about its form and function, but need to accept the fact that times have changed, Honda's product strategies have been realigned to the times and the CRX shall remain a modern classic – especially the Si. Besides, this little two-seat hybrid isn't really all that bad. Really.
What we have here is an inherently good vehicle that doesn't make a whole lot of sense. It only has two seats and its EPA fuel economy numbers are underwhelming. A Ford Fiesta, for example, is more functional, less expensive and gets nearly the same combined fuel economy – at least compared to a manual-equipped CR-Z like our tester.
But don't write off the CR-Z completely. It may be a tough sell when looked at from a big picture perspective, but on its own, it's a pretty good little whip.
After spending a week with our North Shore Blue EX test car, we grew to rather like the CR-Z's design, though it is a bit awkward at first take. The oversized front maw doesn't really match up with the short, wedgy proportions of the rest of the car. What's more, the side profile highlights the fact that the front overhang is noticeably longer than the rear, and from most front three-quarter views, the CR-Z looks rather nose-heavy.
Out back, however, things are a little more put together. The split glass rear hatch and triangular taillamps are reminiscent of the original CRX, but we can see a bit of its larger brother, the Insight (both the original and new one), as well. Interestingly, though, the rear view seems to be the most polarizing among the general public. Within the span of 30 minutes, we had one passer-by make mention of the CR-Z's "butt-ugly butt" and another commented on how modern and high-tech it looked. To each their own, but we're quite fond of the rear design, even though the split in the glass cuts right through the middle of your rear-view mirror sight-lines. Even so, it's no worse than trying to look out the back of a properly winged Subaru STI.
Visually, the only difference between our loaded-up EX tester and the base CR-Z are the addition of front foglamps. All models get the same set of 16-inch alloy wheels you see here, though Honda does offer an attractive set of 17-inchers as a dealer-installed accessory. The larger wheels would better fill out the relatively large wheel wells, not to mention add an extra dose of sportiness, since Honda is, after all, trying to convince us that the CR-Z is a sports car... of a kind.
Looking inside, the whole "hybrid sports car" theme is nicely presented. The futuristic dash display speaks to the eco-mindedness of the CR-Z, and the nicely bolstered, supportive seats and short, nubby six-speed manual shifter are sporty visual cues. Furthermore, all of the car's controls are canted toward the driver, and we're big fans of the smaller-diameter steering wheel. Especially with the navigation screen in place, the interior looks great when lit up at night, though Honda is long overdue for an upgrade to its infotainment display technology – things are starting to look a bit pixelated onscreen.
The CR-Z's hatchback design would lead you to believe that it's relatively functional, and we don't have any complaints about the 25.1 cubic feet of cargo space. Instead of fitting a second row of seats, Honda has opted for clever storage compartments and a divider that can be folded flat to accommodate larger haulables. Would we prefer a two-plus-two seating arrangement? No. We can't imagine that those rear seats would be used for anything except shopping bags and the original CRX didn't have rear seats, anyway.
But while the phrase "hybrid sports car" works for the interior design, it's not as well played out when it comes to the CR-Z's on-road manners. Power comes from Honda's Integrated Motor Assist technology, pairing a 1.5-liter i-VTEC four-cylinder engine with a small electric motor. The gas-powered mill is good for 122 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque and the electric motor churns out 13 hp and 58 lb-ft, though unlike most parallel hybrids, the CR-Z is a mild hybrid and can't be powered by its electric motor alone. Honda says that maximum torque thrust is available as low as 1,750 rpm, but these i-VTEC four-pots aren't known for their low-end twist – it's all about the high-revving power here, which goes against the point of a hybrid powertrain.
Because of this, fuel economy is meager for a hybrid – our six-speed manual-equipped tester is only rated at 31/37 miles per gallon city/highway (CVT-equipped models hit a more respectable 35/39 mpg). A larger Ford Fusion Hybrid will net you 41 mpg in the city, and even a standard gas-sipping Hyundai Sonata will get you 35 mpg. This proves to be the CR-Z's biggest selling hurdle, as consumers expect cars with a hybrid badge to be substantially more fuel efficient than similarly equipped cars powered solely by an internal combustion engine, and mild hybrids like the CR-Z don't meet that expectation. We wish we could report that real-world fuel economy is better than expected, but we only averaged about 33 mpg during our test.
We drove the CR-Z in all three of its driving modes (Eco, Normal and Sport), though left the car in Normal mode for the majority of the week. Sport mode is nice, as it tightens the steering and improves throttle response, but fuel economy will suffer under these conditions. Eco mode isn't a total bore, though – Honda's light, involving steering rack still keeps things interesting, though the reduction in power delivery makes the CR-Z feel extremely sluggish off the line. There's really no perfect blend of sport and efficiency, though the CR-Z still has enough moves to keep things entertaining on the road.
The CR-Z isn't quite a canyon carver, but its firm suspension and adequate steering feedback are enough to provide an engaging experience for the driver. It's certainly more engaging than your run-of-the-mill Prius, but a Volkswagen Golf TDI will is more enthusiastic, not to mention more fuel efficient. The do-it-yourself gearbox is super smooth, allowing you to fire off quick, slick shifts while still keeping the revs planted in the CR-Z's powerband. Honda's start-stop system works well with this application, with the engine firing up instantaneously when you click the shifter into first gear. Having six cogs to work with means plenty of shifting is required to keep the car hustling, but good throttle feedback and a linear clutch action make for happy cogswapping all day long. As mentioned earlier, the CR-Z can be had with a continuously variable transmission, though we've yet to find a CVT that's preferable to a manual if given the choice. If you just want the CR-Z with the best fuel economy, however, the CVT is the clear winner.
Overall, the CR-Z isn't worthy of a sports car badge, but it is by far the best-driving low-cost compact hybrid we've come across. It feels less like an appliance (Prius) and more like a focused driver's car, even though you won't have much to show for in terms of sheer performance or mileage numbers. And this is where the CR-Z starts to lose its appeal. As soon as you consider the larger scope of what the Honda hybrid is trying to accomplish, your disappointment will start to outweigh any of the good vibes felt from behind the wheel.
It's a tough sell, this CR-Z, but with prices starting below $20,000 and topping out just above $23,000 with a CVT and navigation, Honda will attract a few buyers who are sold on the car's appearance and unique positioning within the marketplace. It's a relatively pleasant car to drive, the interior looks and feels great and its forward-facing design should easily stand the test of time, but we'd be fools not to consider a raft of other options before deciding upon a CR-Z. Your $20-23K may be better spent on a base Mini Cooper, Ford Fiesta or Honda Fit – all three cars are just as good if not better to drive as the CR-Z, and their similar fuel economy and far more practical shapes far outweigh our desire to break the mold of the traditional subcompact set. So take off your rose-colored glasses, CRX fans. This is the future, though it really isn't so bad.


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Every once and a while the subject of bicycle licensing (whatever that means) comes up. In this case, it was Forum Research, a polling firm that decided to include it as one of their questions. There's no better way to raise the profile of a polling firm by addressing controversial topics and then get the results printed in a newspaper.
In a leading question, they asked "Do you approve or disapprove of licensing bicyclists so that traffic laws can be enforced with them?" The whole "so that" at the end makes the listener think that the only options are licensing or lawless chaos, sweeping away thoughts of cyclists already getting ticketed in yearly blitzes.
The Star panned their own article on bicycle licensing by reaching out to wonky folks like Cycle Toronto and yours truly (never one to give up a chance of self-promotion). The gist, bicycle licensing is confusing, impractical, punitive and would hurt tourism and the economy. Licensing hasn't prevented drivers from getting in crashes, so it's not clear how it solves things.
Bicycle licensing are a favourite of right-wing, suburban, driving politicians who find cyclists as a handy urban scapegoat, while mandatory helmets are a favourite of left-wing politicians who see cycling as a dangerous past time and that cyclists need to be saved from themselves. Neither group understands cycling or its potential to transform cities for the better.
"Bad poll. Wrong message. Bike licensing doesn't work. Police have powers of enforcement. Go w(ith) education instead," tweeted Cycle Toronto.
Of the 834 respondents, 65 percent approved. But the question didn't make much sense to some people who pointed out that cyclists are already subject to the Highway Traffic Act. (Although the act does apply to cyclists, Police Chief Bill Blair told the police services board in 2011 that licensing would "create a certain accountability that would assist us in enforcement.")
The issue of licensing comes up so frequently that the City of Toronto has a website devoted to its history, and Cycle Toronto has a statement online. The group opposes the idea on the grounds that creates unnecessary and costly red tape, when legislation already exists. Also, it discourages cycling.
The city investigated the idea of licensing cyclists in 1984, 1992 and 1996. The city's manager of cycling infrastructure and programs says it is not currently being studied and doesn't have much merit.
"This notion that if people have a licence they'd be better cyclists, that hasn't stopped drivers from crashing into each other," said Daniel Egan.
Another question in the Forum survey asked if licensing would be a fair trade for European style bike infrastructure.
"There's a presumption that cyclists aren't paying for anything, and don't deserve anything, as if we don't pay property taxes," says I Bike Toronto blogger Herb van den Dool.
Since cyclists can already be stopped by police, van den Dool says licensing seems to be a way to collectively punish cyclists "because somehow there's been a general sentiment created that we're getting away with murder."
Even further, it is an impractical idea that would hamper tourism efforts like the Bixi program, he said.
Eleanor McMahon, founder of Share the Road, says many people assume that a licence is a way to "control or change behaviour."
"That hasn't necessarily been the case with licensing cars," she said.
Well spoken, Herb! It's a redThu, 09/13/2012 - 12:00
Well spoken, Herb! It's a red herring and how to you fight red herrings? Maybe by exposing the vulnerable side of the folks that started the offensive.
So let's presume that their argument is valid and we thus could apply the argument on a broader scope. Like on those gadgets on the road other than bikes whose use does lead to collisions and fatal consequences. And then let's pick the one that we know to be the major contributor to death and dismemberment.
It's not cars, we've got those covered already by licensing. I'd say next on the list would be cell phones - whose use creates a high level of distraction. Distraction that renders a driver as incapable of good decisions as the use of alcohol.
So if someone asks me what I think of licensing bikes, I'll suggest that we license the use of phone (any, hand-held or not) while driving. There's a much higher gain of security on the road and all should be thankful for my suggestion! But I doubt they will - but they might avoid the topic of licensing in my presence from then on....
maria (not verified)
Yes cars licensed crash, butThu, 09/13/2012 - 12:39
Yes cars licensed crash, but now u have a recourse to claim insurance for the medical bills (and no Libs OHIP does not cover even 20%) and damages.. the bikes can sue me, but i cant sue back..something stinks here, and its not the carbon emissions.
Yes cars licensed crash, butThu, 09/13/2012 - 14:11
Yes cars licensed crash, but now u have a recourse to claim insurance for the medical bills (and no Libs OHIP does not cover even 20%) and damages.. the bikes can sue me, but i cant sue back..something stinks here, and its not the carbon emissions.
maria (not verified)
Maria: I can smell it too.
* you cannot sue bike riders? Of course you do, except he'll probably have to pay out of his own pocket rather than be covered by insurance.
* damages on a collision between a bike and a car:
- $200 to touch up a scratch and pull out a dent. The driver is not injured, according too the typical police report, so, no cost. You can get that from small claims court. Assuming it was the cyclist's fault
Aren't we protesting a bit much when the damage is so low, and recoverable?
Raven (not verified)
I would be happy if electricThu, 09/13/2012 - 15:10
I would be happy if electric cycle drivers had to get licenses. (Is that bad of me?)
Lela Gary
Bike safe infrastructureThu, 09/13/2012 - 22:52
Bike safe infrastructure will be achieved in our cities, only if the Province introduces Legislation to over-ride the conflicts, contradictions, and political shenanigans at the Municipal level.
That's why I am asking you all, to "Sign & Share" our Petition:
We want to get 500 signatures, and we are almost there!
It was funny when people wereFri, 09/14/2012 - 09:09
It was funny when people were pitching this as a revenue source. Then when someone did the math it turned out it would be a huge expense for the city for any reasonable license cost.
Seymore Bikes
The bicycle-licensing conceptFri, 09/14/2012 - 14:12
The bicycle-licensing concept is so poorly crafted that it seems obvious to me that its supporters are ignorant (I'm looking at you Chief Blair), if not malicious.
Perhaps the most telling aspect of the bad survey was that most people surveyed said they would be in favour of a trade off between licensing cyclists and investing in "comprehensive European style bicycle infrastructure".
Despite the fact that no city in the world currently has mandatory bicycle licensing, and that Toronto has already rejected it three times, I suspect that we are likely to engage this stupid notion again in the near future.
W. K. Lis
Blog.to atSun, 09/16/2012 - 10:44
Blog.to at http://www.blogto.com/city/2012/09/sunday_supplement_tiff_by_the_numbers... has a short article on the history of bike licenses in Toronto.
"For twenty-two years between 1935 and 1957, all riders, young and old, were required to jump through a series of bureaucratic hoops before turning a pedal on Toronto's streets.
According to the City of Toronto, cyclists had to apply for a license at City Hall, have their bike inspected at a local police station and provide paperwork proving that it had been deemed road-worthy. The city would then issue another piece of paper that was to be brought back to the police station where a metal, one-year license plate would be stamped.
Each successful application cost 50-cents and the license plate had to be displayed on the rear mudguard at all times. The fine for non-compliance was $5."
dances_with_traffic (not verified)
Waste of money, but onlySun, 09/16/2012 - 20:56
Waste of money, but only because most of us already have been through the process to obtain our driver's permit and therefore have a somewhat standardized understanding of traffic laws.
Now about the little jab at the "left" haha...
There are lot of dumbass "right" cyclists and generally they are the ones without helmets. So I am thinking we could kill two birds with one stone there; get caught riding without a helmet and pay a steep fine or be sent to traffic school and explained to what happens when your fashionable pompousness goes tumbling over a car door or across a wet streetcar track lined intersection. It's science and education supported by the gov't... Something the "right" claims to love.
Seymore Bikes
In my opinion, placingMon, 09/17/2012 - 15:20
In my opinion, placing restrictions on cycling is pompous, whether it is licenses, helmets or insurance.
Douglas Yardley
The idea of municipalWed, 09/26/2012 - 16:26
The idea of municipal licencing of cyclists is based on the assumption that cyclists do not cross municipal boundaries. If one city adopts bike licencing, others might too. I live in Scarborough and can easily ride to Markham or Pickering. I'm not unusual among cyclists. An afternoon bike ride should not turn into a bureaucratic nightmare. We need some legal protection to prevent this.
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My next race is in a few days with the Run for Reach half-marathon coming up Sunday morning. This will be my fifth consecutive year doing this race. While not my goal race I find it is still an important part of my marathon training.
With it coming about a month and a half before Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend I find it to be well timed to judge where my fitness is at ahead of the marathon. It helps me judge what pace to aim for in the marathon based on my finish time.
It has been the only half-marathon I have raced in the time that I have been doing it Run for Reach is the site of my half-marathon pb. In the four years I have done it so far I have managed to bring my time down from 1:36 in 2011 to 1:27 last year.
This is me on my way to my first sub 1:30 half-marathon in 2012 when I finished in 1:29…
Since I have managed to finish this race in under 1:30 on two occasions my goal for Sunday is to do that for a third time. Ideally I would like to beat last year's time but even if that does not happen I will be pleased with another sub 1:30 result.


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What's really important to you? I've found that I all too easily get wrapped up in the day to day "actions," that I have to perform. My workouts, going to the store, meetings etc. What I know in my soul though is that although these things consume my time during the days, they don't define who I am and my day to day brain often forgets that. I'd ask you to take a similar look at how you define your days and life. Do you get so wrapped up in what someone says to you at the coffee shop that you let it consume the rest of your day? Are you so mad/hurt/surprised that you hold onto that comment and it brings you down until you wake up the next day? I'm guilty of this, I have to make it an active practice to release those feelings and understand that I can't affect what others do or say.
This is often incredibly hard. What I've found is that by hitting a 5 minute pause button on your day, you can reset and let these things go. In writing it sounds easy, in practice it takes some effort. You need to remove yourself from the situation in one way or another, whether physically or mentally. Then you need to cleanse your mental pallet, you can do this by closing your eyes and imagine all the thoughts in your head being put into a balloon, blowing it up, then letting it go into the sky, or imagine writing all the rambling thoughts in your head being written down on a chalkboard then erasing it to get a clean slate.
Once you've cleansed that pallet of yours, you can get to the process of setting your new path for the day. Focus in on what makes you happy, what great thing do you have coming in the next couple days? Is there any art you particularly love? Go look at it, even online if you can't make it in person. Listen to a song. Any of these things can work, but what you're doing is shifting your mind to a new set of tracks instead of letting it run uncontrollably on its own.
Be conscious of what your mind is saying, self talk has a big impact on your life and often we're not aware of what it's saying. So take control and be conscious to your own life, your body will thank you.


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If you are new to photography, you are probably excited to pick up this hobby. As professional photographers, we'd like to welcome you. As you may know, being successful in photography means adopting many types of techniques and tactics. Photography can be very much an individual thing, so you may find it difficult to know what will work best for you. Read the following tips to give you some ideas.
When you have the shot set up, don't delay! If you take too long, you'll never get the perfect shot you envision. Your subject might run away or change position so that the moment you wanted to capture gets lost. The faster you can snap a photo, the better.
To take a great picture, move closer towards your subject. This allows you to eliminate disruptive backgrounds and frame your subject. This is especially important if you are photographing a subject for a portrait, as it makes it easier for you to focus your lens on facial expressions. If your subject is far away, you are likely to miss the small important details.
Good photographs are those that are kept simple. Keeping it simple means sticking with standard settings instead of changing them every time you shoot. You can take terrific photos this way.
Make sure you support the camera from below and on the sides, while keeping your arms tucked tightly into the sides of your body. This will help to steady your hands and prevent blurry shots. Keeping your hands under the lens and camera, instead of holding it at the top, will also help you avoid dropping the camera by accident.
When selecting photographs to place on display or show to an audience, limit your choices to your very best images. Do not show every photograph you have ever taken or too many of the same subject matter. This will make looking at your pictures very boring to everyone else – no one likes to look at the same subject over and over. Change things up, and show variety in your photography.
When shooting pictures on an overcast day, avoid capturing the sky in the image. Including too much of a gray sky will make your pictures appear muted and washed-out. A black and white photo might work best if you have to shoot an overcast sky. On a beautiful day, you can include as much blue sky as you desire.
Snap some shots of your travel souvenirs. You could put the souvenir next to the store you made the purchase. You could even frame it next to your hotel pool. This photographic memento creates a lasting memory of the context in which you made your purchase and makes it even more meaningful when you return home.
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IN 1844 THE UNITED STATES IS VERY MUCH A NATION FEELING ITS youth. Since the country was doubled in size by the Louisiana Purchase, there has been a passion for expansion, for pushing the boundaries farther west, a mission to bring the new enlightenment of the "American Ideal" to the entire continent. To politicians in Washington, this expansion is justified not just by an enthusiasm for our system of government, but by official policy. The document is the Monroe Doctrine, and the rallying cry becomes Manifest Destiny, as though it is not only in the nation's best interests to expand our influence, but the best interest of anyone whose culture we might absorb. This practice has already resulted in bloody conflict with several Indian Nations, notably the Seminoles in Florida. It also leads to a showdown with the British over the Oregon Territory, a threat the British defuse by backing away.
In summer 1844 the independent nation of Texas is annexed by the United States. The territory of Texas had been part of Mexico itself, only became independent in 1836 when Mexican leader Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was defeated by Sam Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto. This defeat followed Santa Anna's highly publicized massacre of the defenders of the Alamo, in San Antonio.
To the Mexican government, led by the moderate General José Joaquin de Herrera, the loss of Texas is a severe blow to Mexican pride. While Herrera favors negotiation to resolve differences, specifically the growing border disputes, loud voices of ultrapatriotism within his country consider the loss an outrage, an assault on the sovereignty of Mexico, which must be avenged.
In December 1844, Texas is officially granted statehood. The decision is controversial. Because it was admitted as a slave state, many in the north opposed Texas's inclusion. However, as a necessary ingredient of Manifest Destiny, even opponents concede that the land, and the passion for expansion, make Texas a valuable treasure.
The Texans consider their border to extend to the Rio Grande River. To the Mexicans, Texas stops at the Nueces River, some one hundred miles farther north. The land in between the two rivers is mostly barren and uninhabited, but both sides begin making moves to secure the land for their own cause.
To protect the new wave of citizens that move into the disputed area, President James K. Polk sends a military force of nearly three thousand men, under the command of General Zachary Taylor. This so inflames the spirits of many Mexicans that Herrera cannot hold power, and he is replaced by General Mariano Padredes, an ultrapatriot who immediately declares that Mexico is in a state of "defensive war" with the United States.
As the wheels of war grind forward, neither side seems to understand the forces driving the other. The Mexicans are far from accepting Manifest Destiny as legitimate, and the Polk Administration has no grasp of the nationalism and fiercely proud protectionism that so motivates the Mexicans.
As Taylor's forces move into the disputed territory between the two rivers, Mexican General Ampudia marches troops northward, intending to turn Taylor away. While politicians in both capitals seem helpless to find some middle ground, some way of avoiding the inevitable war, Taylor confronts a sizable Mexican force at Palo Alto, a small crossroads village. The resulting fight is the first engagement of the war, and is a decided victory for Taylor and the Americans. The Mexicans retreat to a strong defensive position at an old riverbed called Resaca de la Palma. Taylor pursues, and defeats the Mexicans again. The Mexican forces have no choice but to retreat below the Rio Grande.
With the spilling of blood, the disputes move beyond the angry protests of politicians. The diplomatic wrangling gives way to the harsh reality that the dispute over boundaries and the inability of each culture to understand the customs and needs of the other, has but one possible outcome. Even the voices of reason in both capitals are powerless to stop the momentum. On May 13, 1846, President Polk convinces Congress to declare war on Mexico.
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New Poll: Plurality of Montanans Oppose New EPA Regulations
A new Paragon Insights poll of 668 likely Montana Voters shows a plurality of opposition to proposed new EPA regulations on carbon emissions from power plants. While 39 percent supported the regulations, 49 percent opposed.
"It's mostly unpopular out there," said Count on Coal spokesman Charles Denowh. "The results are not surprising. There's strong opposition to the regulations. Primarily people are concerned about the loss of jobs and the reliability of our energy supply; people are worried about blackouts, brownouts, and losing consistent reliable power."
Denowh says these findings match-up well with the findings of other studies.
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The Graduate Program in Sociology has developed a Student Resource Booklet which provides you with general information about some of the administrative responsibilities you'll have prior to entering the program. In addition, the booklet will provide you with some of the campus resources that are available to you.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies website also has a page dedicated to incoming students. Here, you'll find information on how to begin your academic career at York. Specifically, Faculty of Graduate Studies provides guidance on administrative responsibilities, housing, health plans and services, as well as directions to the campus.


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Overview of the California Economy (2013)
On Tuesday, February 5, 2013, the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy held the Committee's first informational hearing of the 2013-2014 Legislative Session. The objective of the hearing was to provide Members an overview of the California Economy which they would use later to oversee and evaluate state programs and legislative proposals for the upcoming legislative session.
During the course of the hearing, Members heard from financial and economic forecast experts, a federal government official, and a small business owner. Discussions between the Members and the speakers focused on:
- Better understanding the current economic trends shaping California's economy;
- The real-world needs of businesses and workers; and
- Recommendations for moving the state towards a more prosperous post-recession economy.
Among other things, Members noted significant shifts have been occurring in finance, technology, and our economic social structure. These shifts are making California and the global economy a meaningfully different place to do business. Key trends discussed at the hearing include:
- Businesses will be more globally connected;
- Regional economies will serves as our next economic catalysts;
- Small size businesses will dominate;
- Entrepreneurs and our workforce will be more diverse; and
- New technology and innovation will be increasingly called upon to simulate production.
Members will use testimony and the proposed recommendations from the hearing as a reference tool as they consider legislative actions for the 2013-2014 Legislative Session.
Here is a copy of the Briefing Memorandum and Appendices.
- Appendix 1 - Agenda for the February 5, 2013 hearing, "Overview of the California Economy"
- Appendix 2- Fast Facts of the California Economy, prepared by JEDE
- Appendix 3 – Drivers of the California Economy, graphic prepared by JEDE
- Appendix 4 - California Facts PowerPoint, prepared by the Mr. Mac Taylor, California State Legislative Analysts
- Appendix 5- Forecast of California Economy PowerPoint, prepared by Dr. Jerry Nickelsburg, UCLA Anderson Forecast
- Appendix 6- Brewing the Perfect Economic Storm PowerPoint, prepared by Dr. Gus Koehler, Time Structures
- California's Financial Ecosystystem, PowerPoint, prepared by Dr. Glenda Humiston, USDA Rural Development


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We've tested 27 the most popular baby bottles on the market and highlighted the top 6 bottle-feeding products. And Comotomo Baby Bottle holds the very first position, so check out its key features to get why.
Comotomo Baby Bottle – Best Safe Breastfeeding Tool
- Perfect mimic breastfeeding design.
- Wide-neck styling that is easy to clean.
- Dual anti-colic vents prevent colic.
- Slow flow nipples to avoid choking.
Saying that having a colicky and gassy baby is difficult is an underestimate. Gas can be a symptom of colic, but we know that there is so much more to it. Colic leads to losing weeks of sleep and struggling through the first months of life. One thing you can try to make the situation just a bit better is by using the best bottles for colicky and gassy babies.
When your baby has discomfort, gas and colic are typically two of the leading causes. Usually, any issues with gas or indigestion are directly caused by the way they're feeding. The good news is that you can give your baby a bit of relief by reducing the introduction of air into their milk and bellies. That means less discomfort for you both.
5 + 1 Best Bottles for Colicky and Gassy Babies Comparison
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5 + 1 Best Bottles for Colicky and Gassy Babies
Many bottles are now designed with systems to reduce colic and gas. So, here are the top 6 bottles for colicky and gassy babies.
1. Comotomo Baby Bottles – Best Safe Breastfeeding Tool
Are you struggling to find a bottle that your breastfeeding baby loves, and that doesn't increase fussiness? Breastfeeding naturally decreases colic, but when your baby switches to bottles, it can cause gassiness because they are intaking more air than they typically do.
Comotomo bottles are unique because the nipple and entire bottle are made of flexible silicone. It's not a traditional, rigid bottle that lets your baby drink milk without the pressure needing to be released. The bottle can collapse as necessary, just as it does with natural breastfeeding.
These bottles have an extra-wide neck that makes it easier to clean, and the flexible brush means you can reach all parts of it without a brush. Don't worry; all of the pieces are dishwasher safe.
Key Features:
- Natural nipple design helps your baby switch from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding with no discomfort.
- Anti-colic vents work that air goes in and milk comes out to prevent colic and gasses.
- The wide bottle design made with silicon helps get inside and clean it up.
- Comotomo bottles are safe in a microwave and dishwasher.
- Four Pieces
- Dishwasher Safe
- Silicone Bottle
- Slow-Flow Nipple
- Might Be Harder for Baby to Hold
- Hard to See Volume Markers
Comotomo bottle is a must-have tool for a breastfeeding mother! It contains dual anti-colic vents, which allows air and pressure to be released back into the bottle instead of your baby swallowing all of the air. That means less gassiness for your baby. As well as soft silicone material that is pleasant to touch and easy to grip. And wide-neck design makes it easy to clean.Read Verified Customer Reviews
2. Dr. Brown's Original Bottle – Vacuum Free Feeding Set
Dr. Brown's is another popular choice by parents, and parents rave that it helps their babies get rid of their gassiness. This system uses an interval vent that looks like a straw that hangs down inside of the bottle.
These internal venting systems mean that the vent isn't in the nipple but instead in the nipple collar. It funnels the air through the venting system and back out above the milk. That means more bubbles won't pass through the milk, leading to more air. Also, this type of system prevents the oxidation of nutrients, which has been shown to cause more vitamins C, A, and E being retained.
Internal vents help to eliminate the vacuum pressure that's created in other bottles. It helps to mimic what breastfeeding feels like because there is no pressure in a breast. So, babies can be fed at their own pace.
Key Features:
- The 2-piece vent system is used to prevent oxidation.
- It helps preserve milk nutrients.
- BPA, PVC free.
- It comes with different nipples to control the milk flow rate.
- Internal Venting System
- BPA-Free
- Preserves Nutrients
- Dishwasher Safe
- Extra Pieces to Wash
- More to Assemble
Dr. Brown's bottles have great styling that is similar to a natural flow. A fully-vented bottle removes air from milk to prevent colic, burping, and gas. You can order a full set that includes different bottles, nipples, and travel caps.Read Verified Customer Reviews
3. Philips Avent Anti-Colic Baby Bottles – Ribbed Texture Breastfeeding Bottle
Philips Avent sells some of the most popular baby bottles on the market. These bottles are streamlined because they have the venting system built into the nipple itself. Air gets funneled out and away from your baby's mouth without having extra pieces to clean.
There are only four pieces to these Avent bottles: the bottle, the nipple, the ring, and the cap. All of the pieces are dishwasher safe. You also can use them with the rest of the Avent line, including toddler cups. The parts are interchangeable and BPA-free.
Key Features:
- Safe breastfeeding bottles that are clinically proven.
- It consists of 4 parts for easy and fast cleaning and assembling.
- The slow-flow nipple has a ribbed texture for more comfort.
- BPA free anti-colic bottle structure.
- Four Parts
- Dishwasher Safe
- Firm Nipple
- Vent in the Nipple
- Slowest Nipple is Too Fast for Some Babies
- Leaks Sometimes
Philips is a well-known company that produces high-quality breastfeeding products as well.
Philips Avent has a unique vent in the nipple, and they tell us that these bottles do precisely what they're designed to do. It's said that these bottles were tested and proven to reduce nighttime fussiness by 60% over other bottles.Read Verified Customer Reviews
4. Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Bottles – Best First Baby Bottle
Tommee Tippee is a slow-flow bottle that helps reduce the speed at which they drink. These bottles help to reduce babies guzzling milk, which can lead to more discomfort. This set comes standard with a low-flow nipple. These nipples also have a valve that lets the pressure release.
Tommee Tippee has a wide base that helps your baby latch onto the bottle the same way he would his mother's breast. That reduces the risk of a shallow latch or swallowing air. At the same time, the silicone nipple flexes like a natural tip, further mimicking natural breastfeeding.
Key Features:
- It has slow-flow nipple styling that fits 0+ newborn babies.
- Natural nipple design alike real breastfeeding.
- It's made with soft silicone for a smooth real-skin touch.
- BPA- and phthalate-free bottles.
- Nipple Mimics Breastfeeding
- Nipple Valve Releases Air
- Few Pieces
- Low Flow Nipple
- Not Dishwasher Safe
- Very Slow Nipple
Tommee Tippee Bottles have several advantages over its competitors. These bottles have accurate volume markings on the side of the bottle. That ensures you only give your baby the right amount of milk. Also, the wide-body shape of the bottle makes it easier to clean. That's a good choice as your baby's first breastfeeding bottle.Read Verified Customer Reviews
5. MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic Bottles – Best Self-Sterilized Feeding Tool
MAM bottles are unique bottles because they have vented bases, unlike the other bottles on the market. A vented bottle base regulates the air pressure inside of the bottles and stops babies from gulping air. MAM has air vents at the bottom of the bottle, keeping the bubbles out of your baby's milk. That helps to reduce gassiness.
The vents at the bottom of the bottle do mean you have extra parts to wash, but you can also self-sterilize them in the microwave in just three minutes. That's an additional feature that parents appreciate!
Another useful feature is markings, so you can easily check the amount of milk or formula per serving.
Key Features:
- Extra elongated nipple design for better consuming.
- Bottles are self-sterilizing in a microwave.
- It comes with volume marks on the bottle.
- Fits to middle-sizes feeding.
- Self-Sterilizing
- Easy to Switch Between Bottles and Breast
- Dishwasher Safe
- Affordable
- More to Clean
- Need to Purchase Slow Flow Nipples Separately
MAM uses silicone nipples that are tasteless and odorless. They're soft and a little flattened, just like a natural nipple. That makes these bottles an option for babies who both breast and bottlefeed, reducing nipple confusion. MAM did a study that showed 94% of babies accept the MAM bottles.Read Verified Customer Reviews
6. Playtex Ventaire Baby Bottle – Angle Designed Bottle Pack
If your baby prefers to be fed while upright, the Playtex Ventaire Bottles help to reduce gas and fussiness. The angled bottle helps to discourage air swallowing. The angle is comfortable for you to hold, and Playtex added micro-channel vents that funnel the air up and away from your baby. Then, the air escapes from the base.
The innovative design promotes upright feeding, and it was tested as a better position to prevent reflux.
Key Features:
- Unique angle styling for better upright feeding.
- It's designed so the air is at the bottom of the bottle to reduce reflux.
- The pack includes 5 bottles and middle-flow silicone nipples.
- BPA free clinically proven components.
- Comfortable to Hold
- Regulated Flow
- Range of Nipples
- Not Used Easily in Bottle Warmer
Playtex bottles are BPA, PVC, and phthalate-free, and you can use them with a range of nipple shapes. They come in six or nine-ounce sizes. You can easily use them for upright bottle-feeding.Read Verified Customer Reviews
Why Do Gassy and Colicky Babies Need the Right Bottles?
The main culprit behind infant gassiness is that your baby is swallowing air, which becomes trapped in his digestive system. If that air cannot work its way out of his system through burping or passing gas, significant discomfort is the result, along with plenty of screaming and crying.
Now that we know gassiness is caused by swallowing air, it makes sense that the way to reduce gassiness is to decrease how much air your baby intakes. Finding a bottle that work's with your baby's mouth and minimizes air consumption helps to reduce tummy problems significantly.
Remember that colic is similar to gassiness, but we aren't positive about the exact cause of colic. We do know that indigestion, gassiness, and digestive problems play a factor in colic. Most parents realize that their babies have colic due to extreme crying and witching hours without any discernible medical reason.
Colic makes gas even worse! When your baby is excessively screaming, they tend to swallow air, leading to this terrible vicious cycle.
All of this means that your baby needs the right bottle that decreases how much air ends up in your baby's digestive tract. If these bottles can reduce gassiness or colic by just a bit, it's worth the consideration.
How Do Anti-Colic Bottles Work?
You need to find the right bottles for your gassy or colicky baby because they can improve symptoms. Here is how these bottles work.
- Reduces air swallowed during feeding times.
- Reduces gas bubbles in his belly.
- Slowing down food intake to stop tummy aches.
How to Pick the Best Bottles for Gassy Babies
Bottles come in different designs and with various features that are meant to help relieve gas and colic symptoms. It's nice for parents to have different options, but all of these features are intended to decrease the air that enters your child's digestive system.
Here are some suggestions for how to pick the best bottles for gassy babies.
The Nipple Flow
First, you want to look at the nipple flow of the bottle, but a slower flow is better for gassy babies. If you eat fast, you might notice your belly gets distended and uncomfortable. That's the same thing that happens when your baby eats too fast!
On the flip side, sucking too hard on the bottle to get milk can lead to consuming more air as well. That's why finding the right nipple flow is essential for your baby's comfort. You have to find the nipple that flows fast enough, so your baby doesn't get angered but slow enough that it won't upset their tummy.
Nipple Shape
Chances are you have noticed bottle companies advertising that their nipples are as close to breast-like as possible. At the same time, they all have a different shape.
All babies are different, and they all have different preferences. Some prefer a wider nipple that is similar to a breast, while others prefer narrow-shaped. If you're nursing and bottle feeding, you need to pay close attention to see what shape works the best for breastfeeding.
Nipple shape might not be a big deal to you, but picking the wrong shape could cause your child to take in more air than others. Also, bottle nipples should help to reduce air bubbles becoming trapped into the tip.
Bottle Shape
Bottles come in all shapes and sizes. You can find straight or curved ones, wide or narrow bottles. Some are angled to help reduce bubbles. When you pick the right bottle, looking at the bottle shape should be based on your baby's preferred feeding shape.
If your baby reclines while feeding, the traditional straight shape is fine. If your baby preferred a more upright or seated position, a bottle with tilt could help direct the gas bubbles away.
Nipple Vents
When your baby suckles on the bottle nipple, he creates a vacuum that builds pressure. Without vents, the nipple can collapse on itself. The pressure needs to be released to allow the flow of milk to continue.
Look for bottle nipples that have built-in venting systems that let air back out without creating large bubbles that could cause gassiness.
Bottle Vents
You can find some bottles that have a built-in valve that helps to move the excess air to the top of the bottle. These vents stop the bubbles from traveling through the milk, leading to more bubbles. Bottle vents are ideal for colicky babies, but that also causes more for you to clean. Bottles are already hard enough to wash!
Bottle Liners
You might not have considered them, but disposable liners can be an excellent option for babies who have colic or gas. Liners are thin and flexible, causing them to collapse as your baby sucks.
The design of a bottle liner means that you don't need to worry about a vacuum releasing air. You don't need any bottle vents with this design because it stops the need for air to flow back into the bottle.
However, the main issue with this design is that the liners are disposable, so you have an ongoing expense for at least a year. That can be a significant disadvantage for parents.
Final Thoughts
Decreasing the air that your baby intakes while feeding will your baby feel better, even if he doesn't have colic. All babies can experience gassiness at times throughout their first year of life, and it leads to misery for everyone. By trying Comotomo Baby Bottle – the best bottle for colicky and gassy babies – you can help give your baby a bit of relief and yourself a break.