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Tuesday, October 02, 2007
No Head for Figures
Usually I can. Here, I'll demonstrate.
Three Abigails.
Three pieces of chocolate.
Three...men in ties.
Alas, my obvious facility with higher mathematics deserted me when I began the first sleeve on Abigail's Tomten Jacket. Carefully noting Elizabeth's instructions to decrease two stitches every third ridge, I sped off and before I knew it came to the cuff.
And then I realized I had in fact been decreasing every second ridge. The sleeve would have fit Abby perfectly if she had the shoulders of a parakeet and the arms of a Smurf.
On the second try, with the aid of a notebook and row counter, I got it right.
And I'm quite pleased with the pseudo-Egyptian stylized thingies I put just above the cuff. It's a lotus, maybe. Or a stalk of blooming papyrus. Or Ftatateeta beseeching Osiris to send down a bowl of ice cream. Something of that sort.
Men of Color
So listen, who else is going to the Kaffe Fassett/Brandon Mably double-header this weekend? I'll definitely be at Brandon's Saturday workshop (I can't make it on Sunday, or I'd go then, too) and I'll be at Kaffe's talk in the evening. They're both appearing on the north side courtesy of Arcadia Knitting.
I talked to Kathy and apparently there are still some seats left for both. There's more information on their Web site. Kathy says there will copies available of Kaffe's new book and he'll be doing a signing.
There truly aren't many people I'd line up for, Kaffe's one of them. An original, and an inspiration. Of course, since I consider the blue I've added to Abigail's oatmeal-colored Tomten to be a Riot of Color, you might not know it. Maybe after this weekend things will be a little different.
50 comments:
- JoVE said...
Here's the great thing about knitting for babies/kids. Even if you still feel like you don't want to wear bright clothing, babies are fair game. And they use much less wool. So a bit of Kaffe colour for Abigail...
- Cindy G said...
Must say, my favorite "3" is the three men in ties.
- Aidan said...
That Abigail is the cutest thing I have seen in ages. She's delicious. I want to put all three of her in a pita pocket and eat her up! - 7:06 PM
- Shelda said...
I can hardly wait to see the whole of the new jacket. The glimpses are very tantalizing!
- marie in florida said...
i love all 3 Abigails, all three chocolates and two of those 3-Stooges.
i'm loving also, the blue on the oatmeal , beautiful. can't wait to see the entire jacket - 7:46 PM
- M-H said...
I did Brandon's workshop here in Sydney about 6 years ago. It was a great day and I'm sure you'll enjoy it and learn heaps. Fear of colour can be cured.
- Teresa said...
3 Abigails are always better than one! She's a doll!
Bought the book Sunday. It's beautiful, of course. Would be well worth another trip to Chicago if only I weren't a workin' girl...
Have a great time! - 8:37 PM
- Katy said...
I'll be there on Saturday for the workshop, should probably sign up for the lecture too... though I suspect that Kaffe is less hilarious and power-of-knitting than Ms. Pearl-McPhee. Do you think that he'd sign the ball band of my Regia Kaffe Fasset sock yarn?
- catmum said...
since I too, cannot be counted on to count correctly, nor can I reliably remember to click a counter or any of that, I came up with the knotted yarn method. I take a length of contrasting color yarn, double it, and tie knots the size of the needle in it. Row 1 is the "eye" end. Each time I knit a row, I move the needle down a knothole as I pass it. sometimes I use one on each end, or next to pattern chunks, such as cables, etc. It's great!
- Alwen said...
That 1-2-3 stuff, that's way harder than it looks!
- beatknit said...
i'm lovin the lotus whatchamawhositz in garter. don't know why but i just realized that's the first motif i've seen in garter st. i'm sheltered
- amy said...
"a riot of color"
Franklin, you are a comic genius, so never you mind that color avoidance. I appreciate your understated humor every time I read your blog. - 9:50 PM
- Cherice said...
I love the three Abigails!! She really is impossibly cute.
I'd love to go this weekend. According to Google maps it will take me a mere 15 and a half hours to get there, I think I'll pass this time. Tho my middle son keeps telling me we need to go visit Chicago. - 10:05 PM
- Mel said...
Good heavens is that little lady growing up fast! And those "stylized thingies"? My first thought upon seeing the photo was Shiva's trident.
- Kristen said...
Poseidon's trident?
- Kristen said...
And, no, I hadn't read Mel's comment before making mine. At least I'm not the only person who thinks of sharp objects when babies are being discussed...
- KarenJoSeattle said...
Franklin, note the three Tulip sweaters on the three Abigails, then tell us again how you don't do color.
The blue on oatmeal is a beautiful and classic combination. I'm sure Abigail will look adorable in it. Actually, Abigail probably looks adorable in anything, but that's beside the point.
If Brandon's doing the same workshop he did 6 years ago, and it looks like he might be, bring pictures of any paintings you find particularly compelling for their use of color. Impressionists are best. He brings many but I remember wishing I'd brought a couple of my own. - 11:15 PM
- KnittingPuppy said...
I think the blue stylized thingummies are saguaro cactus.
- Knitting Painter Woman said...
Abigail's darling. And thank you for burnishing the patina of your pedestal by letting me know that your counting/knitting sometimes goes astray (Although I think EZ's patterns are tricky to read sometimes.)
Oh, and I'd probably stand in line for KF, too. - 1:41 AM
- Anonymous said...
abigail is growing so fast!
LERVE the chocolate pieces (wanted to lick the computer screen...)
moe, larry and w...nah, doesn't have a nice ring to it. besides, is w a man?
you had plenty of color in the tulip jacket; can't wait to see whatcha do next!
anne marie in philly - 2:55 AM
- Helen said...
Counting to three can be difficult, as every knitter knows. And counting rows, well... I never remember to roll on one of those counters that sits on the needle or to draw five-bar gates. So when I have to do something every 3rd row, or 5th row or whatever, I use a length of yarn with knots tied in it, and move it up at every row. I tend to use a pleasingly contrasting yarn, but you don't need to be so pretentious. At least, not unless you want to.
- Carol said...
I've been lucky enough to hear Kaffe speak once. He's a scream. Loooooove him. Have fun!!
- Mandy said...
Abigail equals cutiepants. Lovely sweater she's wearing.
I made the same silly mistake on the sleeves of my tomten. What's up with that? - 7:23 AM
- Lynn said...
Get over that fear of color, buster. Go out and buy a ball of every lovely (blue, red, choose a color) you can find - hint: check the sale bins - and make yourself a swatch with all of them, using one of Kaffe's many design patterns. Or your own design, for that matter.
As you go along, you'll see when a particular yarn doesn't work. Clearly, you have an eye for good design, so trust it. An example: let's say all your yarns are heathery coppers and mustardy ochres, except that one really, really nice merino/silk screaming pure fire-engine red that was on sale for $2 for 325 yards and you couldn't resist it. When you knit it into the swatch, it will scream at you, all right. Rip it out, toss the ball to Dolores (it's her style and then she'll owe you one; not that she ever pays you back, but whatever), take a walk around the block to clear your head of the screaming match, and get back on the horse that threw you - knit another row with the really, really nice merino/silk burnished copper that also was on sale at $2 for 325 yards. Get the picture?
It's easy. Stop being so well-behaved and have some fun, for once, dear.
Me? Bossy? Really? That's odd; you're not the first one to tell me that. - 7:59 AM
- Yvonne said...
Damn you're talented.
Of course, I have no head for math either, having cast on the wrong number of stitches for my sleeves, and now having to totally cast them aside, re-cast on, and knit like a madwoman, all in order to get the sleeves -- nay, the entire bloody sweater -- done for Rhinebeck. - 8:21 AM
- Bobbi said...
Unfortunately, Sesame Street never had a "knitting math" episode! Wouldn't that be great...reruns of an episode with Elizabeth Zimmerman explaining the percentage system to Cookie Monster!?!
Abigail is adorable! - 8:29 AM
- Mary said...
Okay, that is clearly the cutest child in the world.
Happy Kaffe stalking - 8:32 AM
- Eileen said...
Love those 3 Abigails!
Boy, that 3rd guy is sure an insult to Larry and Moe. - 8:47 AM
- Lorraine said...
Well, the first 2 are MEN in ties............
Kaffe and Brandon- you gotta be there. Perhaps Abigail will be getting another coat of many colors. - 8:51 AM
- Ina said...
Kaffe AND Brandon? Ooh, I'm so jealous! Have a great time!
- Diane said...
Can't wait until you do something with the number 10. Then we'll get to see 10 Abigails!
- Lori said...
I heard Kaffe speak last November and took Brandon's color class. You'll have fun.
- Theresa said...
Harvard knitters, unite! Don't feel bad, I can't make change. I once handed a random fistful of money out of a drivethrough window because the guy in the car gave me a $20 bill and a penny, and all I knew was that he wanted a nickel. :)
- Leslie said...
It's not three men, Franklin, it's two men and a flatulence for brains talking chimpanzee who does not come close to the other two for charisma, intelligence and humanity (I will admit here to heartily disliking The Three Stooges).
- seizuresalad said...
I did the same thing on a shawl pattern recently (increasing every second instead of every third row actually) and I got around it by tying a little brightly coloured yarn on one of the needle ends. I knew to decrease whenever I was knitting onto the marked needle.
I third the trident comment. - 11:18 AM
- Anonymous said...
Abigail is such an adorable child! Always a pleasure to read your blog. I'm dreading the day when I fail the "comment test for Alzheimer's" :-)
- Sherry W said...
Thanks for reminding me that numbers elude all of us sometimes.
Just the other day I was feeling bad that I couldn't manage to count to TWO on a lace shawl pattern. - 12:06 PM
- Jack said...
Really Franklin! "Men of Color". So very droll. And so erudite. "Ftatateeta and the Ice Cream". You obviously have been permanently and profoundly influenced by your early training at Denishawn.
- MonicaPDX said...
Hey, I have problems counting the ridges in garter stitch. Like this is difficult? No. But I screw it up with terrifying ease. I'm thinking you're way ahead of me with having proof you can at least count to two, despite possibly having problems with three. ;)
- Yvette said...
I did better than you with my first tomten's sleeves - I decreased every second ROW!!!!!!! Can you imagine what shape they were???????? ROFLMAO!!!
I went about for ages, slapping my forehead and groaning at my own stupidity!!!
Great colour combo - love it - 4:41 PM
- TO in SP said...
You and Abigail obviously got the great-looks genes. If you ever want to make a big, brightly-coloered sweater you can always make one for me.
- Anonymous said...
Cute baby, cute tulips!
Margie - 7:42 PM
- Anonymous said...
I like Larry and Moe, but isn't it an insult to the Three Stooges to include Bush? At least the Stooges were funny on person.
- Marlena said...
Abby is cuter every time you show a photo of her!
I also love to look at Kaffe Fassett's designs, but I don't know if I would ever wear one. I just got a copy of... one of his books from the eighties... and I've been loving going through it and just soaking up all of the information and color. - 10:32 AM
- mc78 said...
Conan says, "Never tell anyone in a roadside diner that you went to Harvard. In most situations the correct response to where did you to school is, "School? Why, I never had much in the way of book larnin' and such."
- elan said...
I went to a workshop they did in Sarnia last year, it was great.
Love the men in ties. - 9:19 PM
- Kate said...
I went to see Kaffe (and Brandon, but mostly Kaffe) when he came to Adealide. (Seriously? No one comes to Adelaide. I was so excited)
I am extremly conservative when it comes to colour, but that didn't matter. His talk was so inspiring, the colour combinations mindblowing. I mean, I know that everyone knows this, it's his thing, right? But there was just nothing like having him go through projects and talk to us about them, it was just incredible.
I know everyone else in the audience felt the same, because the 'oohs' and 'aaahs' got louder with each slide. I wish I could have made it to one of the workshops. Next time. - 10:26 PM
- David said...
It's a shame you are neglecting your niece so thoroughly.
- obatwasir alami said...
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obat ini murni dari tanaman herbal sehingga tidak menimbulkan efek samping apapun bagi pengggunanya dan bahkan obat herbal kami ini aman dikonsumsi oleh wanita yang sedang hamil maupun ibu menyusui. obat kami telah terbukti khasiatnya telah banyak pasien kami yang sembuh baik yang wasir dalam hingga wasir luar baik yang baru gejala wasir atau ambeien maupun yang telah stadium lanjut bahkan yang pernah operasi wasir pun beralih ke obat ambeienherbal kami ini.kami ini. kami ini. - 9:53 AM
- cara mengobati wasir dalam said...
Wasir atau ambeien adalah penyakit yang terjadi pada bagian anus, jenis wasir atau ambeien sendiri ada dua yaitu wasir atau ambeien dalam dan wasir atau ambeien luar. Dalam penangananya sendiri wasir atau ambeien dapat disembuhkan dengan dua jalan yaitu pengobatan medis dan pengobatan non medis atau pengobatan alternatif. Pengobatan alternatif disini salah satu pilihanya adalah dengan menggunakan tanaman herbal atau dengan ramuan tradisional. Ambeclear dan Salep Salwa adalah hasil pengolahan tanaman herbal daun ungu, kunyit putih, dan mahkota dewa yang telah terbukti ampuh mengatasi wasir atau ambeien baik wasir stadium satu, stadium dua, stadium tiga maupun stadium akhir atau stadium empat. Wasir berdarah, wasir yang telah kronis, semua dapat diatasi dengan menggunakan obat ini selain ampuh obat ini juga aman dan tidak menimbulkan efek samping apapun bagi penggunanya sehingga obat ambeclear ini aman dikonsumsi oleh penderita wasir yang sedang hamil maupun menyusui.


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Fenugreek ( /ˈfɛnjʉɡriːk/; Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual plant in the family Fabaceae. The plant is cultivated worldwide as a semi-arid crop and is a common ingredient in dishes from the Indian Subcontinent, where it is known as methi in Hindi/Urdu/मेथीHindi/Nepali), as menthium or venthayam (வெந்தயம்) in Tamil, and as menthya (ಮೆಂತ್ಯ) in Kannada.
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The English name fenugreek and the French "fenugrec" are derived from foenum-graecum, Latin for "Greek hay", which the plant was called because it was used as cattle fodder. The plant's similarity to wild clover has likely spawned its Swedish name: "bockhornsklöver" as well as its German name: "Bockshornklee"; both words literally mean: "ram's horn clover".
Zohary and Hopf note that it is not yet certain which wild strain of the genus Trigonella gave rise to the domesticated fenugreek but they believe it was brought into cultivation in the Near East. Charred fenugreek seeds have been recovered from Tell Halal, Iraq, (radiocarbon dating to 4000 BC) and Bronze Age levels of Lachish, as well as desiccated seeds from the tomb of Tutankhamen.[2] Cato the Elder lists fenugreek with clover and vetch as crops grown to feed cattle (De Agri Cultura, 27).
Major fenugreek-producing countries are Nepal, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Argentina, Egypt, France, Spain, Turkey, Morocco and China. The largest producer of fenugreek in the world is India, where the major fenugreek-producing states are Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana, and Punjab. Rajasthan produces the lion's share of India's production, accounting for over 80% of the nation's total fenugreek output. Kasuri or qasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), popular for its appetizing fragrance, comes from Qasur, Pakistan, and regions irrigated by the Sutlej River, in the Indian and Pakistani states of Punjab. (sources: T. Jilani PhD, Arizona, DASD 2007)[3][4]
Fenugreek has three culinary uses: as a herb (dried or fresh leaves), as a spice (seeds), and as a vegetable (fresh leaves, sprouts, and microgreens).
The distinctive cuboid yellow to amber coloured fenugreek seeds are frequently encountered in the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent. The seeds are used in the preparation of pickles, vegetable dishes, daals, and spice mixes, such as panch phoron and sambar powder. Fenugreek seeds are used both whole and in powdered form and are are often roasted to reduce their bitterness and enhance their flavor.[5]
Dried fenugreek leaves, called kasuri methi (or kasoori methi or qasuri methi) in North India and Pakistan, after the region of Kasur (Qasur) in Punjab, Pakistan province, where fenugreek grows abundantly, are used as an herb in a wide variety of dishes and breads. The dried leaves have a somewhat bitter taste and a characteristically strong but pleasant fragrance.
Fenugreek is also used as a vegetable. Fresh fenugreek leaves are a main ingredient in many Indian curries. The sprouted seeds and microgreens are used in salads. When harvested as microgreens, fenugreek is known as Samudra Methi in Maharashtra, especially in and around Mumbai, where it is often grown near the sea in the sandy tracts, hence the name (Samudra means "ocean" in Sanskrit)[6].
Fenugreek is used in Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine.[7] The word for fenugreek in Amharic is abesh (or abish), and the seed is used in Ethiopia as a natural herbal medicine in the treatment of diabetes.[7]
Yemenite Jews following the interpretation of Rabbi Salomon Isaacides, Rashi of Talmūd, believe fenugreek, which they call helba (חילבה) is the Talmudic Rubia (רוביא). They use fenugreek to produce Hilba, a foamy sauce reminiscent of curry, consumed daily but ceremoniously during the meal of the first and/or second night of Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year).[8]
Fenugreek seeds are thought to be a galactagogue that is often used to increase milk supply in lactating women.[9]
Drinking 1 cup of fenugreek tea per day, made from the leaves, is said to relieve the discomfort of arthritis.[10]
A June 2011 study at the Australian Centre for Integrative Clinical and Molecular Medicine found that men aged 25 to 52 who took a fenugreek extract twice daily for six weeks scored 25% higher on tests gauging libido levels than those who took a placebo.[11][12]
Fenugreek seeds are a rich source of the polysaccharide galactomannan. They are also a source of saponins such as diosgenin, yamogenin, gitogenin, tigogenin, and neotigogens. Other bioactive constituents of fenugreek include mucilage, volatile oils, and alkaloids such as choline and trigonelline.
Fenugreek seeds are used as a medicinal in Traditional Chinese Medicine under the name Hu Lu Ba (Traditional Chinese: 胡蘆巴, Simplified Chinese: 胡芦巴, Pinyin: hú lú bā), where they are considered to warm and tonify kidneys, disperse cold and alleviate pain. Main indications are hernia, pain in the groin. They are used raw or toasted. In India about 2-3g of raw fenugreek seeds (called Methi in India) are swallowed raw early in the morning with warm water, before brushing the teeth and before drinking tea or coffee, where they are supposed to have a therapeutic and healing effect on joint pains, without any side effects.[citation needed]
In Persian cuisine Fenugreek leaves are used and called شنبلیله (shanbalile). In Arabic traditional medicine, it is known as حلبه (Helba or Hulba). Tea made from the seeds is used in the Near East to treat various kidney, heart, abdominal illnesses and Diabetes. Seeds are used by Bedouin women to strengthen pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Fenugreek is frequently used in the production of flavoring for artificial maple syrups. The taste of toasted fenugreek, like cumin, is additionally based on substituted pyrazines. By itself, fenugreek has a bitter taste.
Fenugreek seed is widely used as a galactagogue (milk producing agent) by nursing mothers to increase inadequate breast milk supply. Studies have shown that fenugreek is a potent stimulator of breast milk production and its use was associated with increases in milk production.[13] It can be found in capsule form in many health food stores.[14]
Several human intervention trials demonstrated that the antidiabetic effects of fenugreek seeds ameliorate most metabolic symptoms associated with type-1 and type-2 diabetes in both humans and relevant animal models by reducing serum glucose and improving glucose tolerance.[15] Fenugreek is currently available commercially in encapsulated forms and is being prescribed as dietary supplements for the control of hypercholesterolemia and diabetes by practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine. Fenugreek contains high dietary fiber, so a few seeds taken with warm water before going to sleep helps avoiding constipation.[citation needed]
In February 2009, the International Frutarom Corporation factory in North Bergen, New Jersey, was found to be the source of a mysterious maple syrup aroma which had been reported as occasionally drifting over New York City since 2005. The odor was found to be an ester associated with fenugreek seed processing. No health risks have been found.[16]
Fenugreek seeds imported from Egypt in 2009 and 2010 have been linked to outbreaks of Escherichia coli O104:H4 in Germany and France, causing 50 deaths in 2011.[17][18]
- ^ "Trigonella foenum-graecum information from NPGS/GRIN". www.ars-grin.gov. http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?40421. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- ^ Daniel Zohary and Maria Hopf, Domestication of plants in the Old World, third edition (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000), p. 122.
- ^ V. A. Parthasarathy, K. Kandinnan and V. Srinivasan, ed. Organic Spices. New India Publishing Agenies. pp. 694.
- ^ Statistics
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/fenugreek
- ^ "How to Series: Growing Methi (Fenugreek)". A blog called "Fenugreek Love". http://fenugreeklove.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/growing-methi-fenugreek/. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
- ^ a b Gall, Alevtina; Zerihun Shenkute (November 3, 2009). "Ethiopian Traditional and Herbal Medications and their Interactions with Conventional Drugs". EthnoMed. University of Washington. http://ethnomed.org/clinical/pharmacy/ethiopian-herb-drug-interactions. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
- ^ This is based on the assumption that the Aramaic name רוביא corresponds to it. (Karetot 6a; Horiyot 12a) Rabbenu Nissim at the end of Rosh Hashana, citing the custom of R Hai Gaon. This follows Rashi's translation of רוביא, cited as authoritative by Tur and Shulchan Aruch OC 583:1. But Avudraham interprets רוביא as black-eyed peas.
- ^ Chantry, Caroline J.; Howard, Cynthia R.; Montgomery, Anne; Wight, Nancy (2004) (PDF). Use of galactogogues in initiating or augmenting maternal milk supply. ABM protocols, Protocol#9. The Academy Of Breastfeeding Medicine. Archived from the original on 2007-06-28. http://web.archive.org/web/20070628052457/http://www.bfmed.org/ace-files/protocol/prot9galactogoguesEnglish.pdf. "Supported in part by a grant from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Department of Health and Human Services."
- ^ Radio ABC Melbourne Victoria Australia Morning Programme 24 Mar 2011
- ^ John Thorpe (2011-06-20). "Get it to the Fenugreek? How Curry Can Seed Your Sex Life". San Francisco Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/06/20/benzinga1183453.DTL.
- ^ Amanda Chan (2011-06-20). "Fenugreek: A Spice To Spice Things Up In The Bedroom". Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/20/fenugreek-libido_n_880596.html.
- ^ liebertonline.com
- ^ http://www.breastfeeding.com/all_about/all_about_fenugreek.html
- ^ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2194788 Effect of fenugreek seeds on blood glucose and serum lipids in type I diabetes
- ^ http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local&id=6642803 abclocal.go.com
- ^ "E. coli outbreaks linked to Egypt". BBC News. 2011-06-30. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13973002.
- ^ McKenna, Maryn (2011-07-07). "E. coli: A Risk for 3 More Years From Who Knows Where". Wired. http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/07/e-coli-3-years/.

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It's just the Japanese word for song.
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There are just some moments that are so beyond the usual LOLs, ROFLs and LMAOs, that you have to use the word 'utas'.
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Hello everyone! I am a 26 year old active and seemingly healthy woman who was recently diagnosed (about 2 months ago) as a LADA Type 1. My numbers were in the upper 200's, low 300's on average and had an A1C of 9.2 upon diagnosis (up from 6.1 only 10 months prior). I have been on 7 units of Lantus a day and Humalog 2-4 units per meal. Since starting insulin, my sugar levels have come way down and I feel a lot better (more energy, not so thirsty all the time, etc). I have also gained back a few of the pounds I lost - I was told this is normal? Partially due to rehydrating my body? Has anyone else recently been diagnosed with Type 1 or LADA, started insulin and gained weight? Does it taper off eventually? Also, I have caught myself being scared to eat many carbs. I have been limiting myself to around 30 per meal because I am so afraid of spiking my sugar. I know this is not good and I met with a nutritionist last week who told me I should be eating around 150 carbs a day. Can anyone share their experience with carbs when they were new to this?
I gained weight for 20 years after I was dx'ed w/ T1 but I didn't keep track of things. I started losing weight and then got a pump which made it a lot easier however the main thing I learned from pumping is that insulin is strong stuff and if you have even a whiff "extra", it will knock your BG down, you eat, get the munchies, etc. I agree with everyone's suggestion to do what's sometimes referred to as "eat to your meter." I'm not a dietitian/ nutritionist but I agree that eating 30G is very reasonable and my suspicion is that it would be a lot easier to control your BG with a moderate amount of carbs like that. To me, BG control is "good". No one has ever yelled at me for not eating enough and, as long as my A1C is cool, they will let me do pretty much whatever I want.
Thank you for your feedback! Do you think that diabetes/insulin treatment is accountable for weight gain or do you think it is more related to one's lifestyle? Diet, exercise, carb count.. etc?
I think that it's a combination of factors. I don't seem to melt off weight when I run negative calories (e.g. running 20 miles or whatever...) so I don't think exercise is as much of a component of that. I think exercise is more mental health for me. I think a lot of it is the timing of food which people with diabetes naturally get a feel for. My friend who is really into P90X (straight, no D...) is very precise in his eating habits, controls calories, fat, types of food, pretty much says "I don't eat anything that comes in a box..." and has had great results with it. Some of it is working out like a beast but he's said 90% of his results are from diet.
(he "peaked" at 266 lbs. I saw 275 on the scale once and that got me going in a new direction...)
We're all different. I was dx'd as type 1 as an adult about 4 years ago. Yes, you will put on weight (compared to how it was during your pre diagnosis stage). Especially if you don't watch what you eat. I'm fairly active (heavy exercise 4 times a week and daily workouts) and I still have issues with weight gain on insulin. The key to keeping it down (which it sounds like you are doing) is to count your carbs and watch the intake. I'm 6'1 and around 210 and 150 is a heavy day for me carb wise. Most days I try not to hit 120 if I can. As said though, different strokes/different folks. Certainly there are days where I will hit more, and others less, but I usually strive to keep it lower. Almonds, egg whites, yogurt (sugar/fat free), lean protein and veggies will all become good friends :D
Also, a few things to read up on are the glycemic index (how different types of carbs effect your body) and also how to adjust insulin for fat/protein.
Thank you! I'm 5'9" and as an adult have usually weighed anywhere between 130-135 pounds. At the time I was diagnosed I was around 125-130 pounds, which may not seem like a big change, but for an already thin person to lose 8-10 pounds was quite noticeable. My eyes were so sunken in and my wrists, ankles and neck looked like twigs. It was pretty scary. I've been on insulin for almost 2 months and am back between 130-135, though I did notice last week when my nutritionist told me to eat more carbs and give myself more insulin that it was easy to creep up to almost 140 pounds, which is still a healthy weight for my height, but not a number I am use to seeing. I will keep my carb count low and thus use less insulin to keep my BG where it needs to be.. this has seemed to work for me so far. I just miss being able to eat as many carbs as I wanted.. :(
I was two months before my 30th birthday on diagnosis, 499 b.s. 13.9 A1C, was LADA as well. I was about 12-15 lbs below my normail weight since high school, around 123 lbs as opposed to 135-140 lbs. I didn't start insulin right away as I went to an emergency care clinic and got prescribed oral meds to start until I got my endo appointment. Did a follow-up three days later and had already gained 6 lbs. The weight gain back to your normal range probably happened within two weeks based off my experience and as long as you stay in that range there should be no fear of your insulin/diet contributing to the weight gain as much as your body being able to process nutrients better rather than expelling them through your urine.
I was also diagnosed as a T1 as a young adult, age 30. I am probably LADA as well but back in 1984 they didn't do antibody tests to confirm.
You received lots of good advice here. Eating too many carbs is trouble for many T1's. The medical establishment and dietitians are so indoctrinated with fear of dietary fat that they reflexively, almost without question, push a high carb low fat diet.
After 28 years with T1, I finally tried a low carb approach (about 50-70 grams per day). I dropped 20 pounds, took only half as much insulin, and my number of hypos went from two or three per day to two or three per week. In addition, my overall control and A1c dropped. Bernstein's law of small numbers means that taking lower doses of insulin leads smaller mistakes.
Counting carbs and dosing accordingly is a good practice. Unfortunately, your body's sensitivity can fluctuate day to day and from morning to night. Even very accurate carb counting, using a scale, will still produce out of range BG's. So, the less insulin you take will mean milder lows and highs.
Congratulations for your aggressive curiosity about diabetes. Even back in 1984 the doctors told me that they noticed that education and knowledge about diabetes made a big difference in the long-term outcomes.
And yes, insulin can make you fat! You are smart to keep an eye on the number of carbs, the amount of insulin, and the trend of your weight.
I'm sorry you got this diagnosis but you seem to be a smart and practical young woman. Good luck to you!
I was also diagnosed as a T1 LADA only 7 months ago and have been a patient of Dr. Bernstein's since Sept. Eating 30g of carbs per meal is perfectly fine. I eat about 30g a day and went from an A1c of 8.8% in May to 5.1% in Nov and am in the best shape I've ever been in my life. In fact, any nutritionist who is pushing 150g of fast acting carbs on a diabetic should have their head checked.
If you were diagnosed with an A1c of 6.1% 10 months ago, you were unfortunately already solidly in the "pre-diabetic" range and well on your way to Diabetes. Are you certain about your LADA diagnosis? If you're T2, you might have the good fortune of being able to manage this insidious condition through diet changes and oral meds alone.
As others have posted, the reason you're gaining weight is that your body is finally able to absorb the nutrients you're eating due to your stabilization of your BG through injected insulin. Your weight will reach an equilibrium based on the level of carbs you decide to consume. The fewer you eat, the less insulin you'll need, and the less weight you will gain. Had you gone untreated, you would have continued to lose weight to the point of eventual death.
How many carbs you eat is really matter of choice. You can find comfort in the fact that you can cover all of your nutritional needs for carbs through the consumption of the healthy veggies alone that our mothers always told us to eat (broccoli, spinach, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, etc.). There is no nutritional need for breads, rice, potato products, pasta or any other fast acting carbs (and don't fall for the "whole grain" agribusiness spin either, it's about as credible as the "low-fat" labeling you see on so many products). Having said that, let's face it, fast acting carbs taste good, and when consumed in reasonable quantities by non-diabetics these foods will have no detrimental effects whatsoever. The challenge as a diabetic is trying to match insulin dosage to the dramatic effects fast acting carbs can have on our blood sugar. This is the crux of Dr. Bernstein's "law of small numbers" approach.
You will see there are members who can maintain good control eating much higher carb levels than others. My preference is 30g/day allowing me to cover my meals with negligible insulin doses and keep my BG in the same target range before and after meals. It's also allowed me to completely rid myself of the carb cravings I used to have during my non-diabetic days. You might achieve your desired BG control with higher carb consumption. It's all a matter of trial and error.
Good luck. You've come to a good community with a wealth of good advice.
Christopher, it is your personal choice to eat just 30g of carbs per day. However your body will turn down its metabolic rate as a reaction to this. This is to preserve energy for more important tasks like maintaining muscles and the brain. This is actually the last thing a T1 needs in my opinion. The metabolic rate and muscle mass are key elements for good control. With good I mean the ability to consume carbs WITHOUT severe spiking afterwards. Your path will lead to high carb sensitivity making it nearly impossible to cope with higher loads of carbs. I highly recommend moderate carb intake - no doubt about that. However the radical Bernstein approach is far too low in my opinion. Especially for young women there is a high risk of developing eating disorders like Diabulimia. Thus I think we as a community should take this into account too. We have enough statistical evidence that normal carb intake with correct insulin dosing can be done without complications. We also know that an A1c up to 6.0 is statistically sufficient to prevent complications. There is little value in bringing the A1c lower than 5.5 - at least for fully insulin dependend T1 diabetics.
The high carb sensitivity is a tricky thing to balance. Too few and you'll have yourself on a diet that won't be able to handle eating out anywhere. You'll feel like you're wearing a space suit.
But, too many carbs and the variance in your insulin effectiveness (as much as 30% I've heard - can anybody give me tested numbers?) can cause your BG to go all over the place. Your I:C ratios will change and you'll need more Insulin for each meal as well, which escalates the issue.
This is where logging your BG, carbs and insulin help out because you'll be able to find a happy medium (I have a slice of toast with breakfast, 1-2 with lunch and then a 30-50g carb portion with dinner) that will work for you.
Bernstein is brilliant, but his level of dietary control is far too intense for my liking.
Either way, it sounds like you're doing really well so far and are on the (sometimes bumpy) road to a long and healthy lifestyle.
Hi Holger, I am curious about your statements, but I certainly don't want to attack your ideas in any way. In fact, I think conventional wisdom concerning diet in large part agrees with what you wrote above. However, I was wondering if you based your thoughts on scholarly research or perhaps something else. If you do have scholarly references, would you be willing to share them for (1) low carb intake lowers metabolic rate, (2) low carb diets lead to carb sensitivity, and (3) low carb dieters, especially young women have an increased risk for developing eating disorders? I appreciate anything you can offer.
It's a bit of a "side note," but I have to completely agree with Holger about developing eating disorders. I would go so far as to say that Type 1 diabetes is a recipe for disaster for women, leading often to eating disorders. It is a complex thing. Thankfully, there are lots of great groups and support here on TuD and elsewhere (Diabulimia Helpline, for example).
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I would disagree..
Ever since 3.0, from my perspective, the kernel went to hell in a handbasket...
Around 3.0 is where the kernel platform drivers broke my wireless in my 7 year old HP laptop which was working perfectly fine for 6 years until then.. I've had to blacklist the HP platform driver to fix it.
They tell me to test the latest kernels (3.5 head, 3.6 head, etc.), but these kernels lock the system hard on the same laptop, so they won't even boot. The only solution that works perfectly is kernel 3.2 in Debian Wheezy and on top of that, I have to blacklist the HP platform drivers. If I do that, the system is rock solid stable and the wireless works flawlessly. it's also works flawlessly on 2.6* and 2.4* kernels since forever..
Then I bought a new laptop.. Turns out Kernel 3.2 that works perfectly on my other laptop, in Debian Wheezy, randomly locks up hard when running iceweasel/firefox on this new laptop. In fact, it seems to be a common occurance for people with mobile Ivy Bridge processors and intel graphics. I'm so lucky that the 3.5 head and 3.6 head kernels actually boot in this new laptop (although they don't on my other), and not only that, but it fixes the lock ups.. Why haven't the fixes in 3.5/3.6 been backported to 3.2 stable? I have no f-ing clue. Apparently the kernel team is leaving it to the poor folks at Debian to find these crash fixes in the mess of the 3.5/3.6 kernels and backport them in the hopes of making a stable kernel themselves because the kernel team isn't providing a stable 3.X release (yet!).. IMO, it feels like the kernel is a horrible mess right now. I've got 2 laptops that require very specific kernel versions (that are different!!!) to function at all, which means to me that the whole 3.X series is terribly unstable.


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They are "working on a GF menu" per Kenny at the counter. Since I'm not celiac, I decided to stay and just stick with a salad (with some ingredient deletions). At first things were fine, Kenny even got a sheet out of a very large binder to show me which salads are gluten-free. But then he asked "are you allergic?" and when I said "no" and before I had a chance to say "I'm gluten intolerant" he said "OH, you're one of THOSE people." Needless to say, we proceeded to have a learning moment (as I like to call them) and I can only hope that Kenny has in fact learned to keep such comments inside his head from now on. The salad tastes fine but I have unfortunately lost my appetite after that customer service fail.
8647 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Good is good if it's a lifestyle choice but the facility is not GF and cross contamination is a real problem
55 Storey Avenue, Newburyport, MA 01950
It is a convenient meeting spot, but so frustrating for the lack of gf options! Beverages and dressing free salad.
55 Storey Avenue, Newburyport, MA 01950
don't have any gluten free options. only 2 salads without dressings are the only gf things in the place
2928 W Bay Dr, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770
I loved the manager's honesty when I asked about gluten-free food. He said, "Are you kidding? This place is a bakery. Our air probably isn't even gluten-free." Panera Bread seems pretty clueless about where their market is going and what to do about it. I love their apple salad, but do get sick on them. Amazed that after going wheat-free, I can drink coffee all day without being tempted by the pastries.
5755 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75703
They only have an allergen list and don't promise cross contamination procedures. I don't know why someone would give it 5 stars.
1065 N Elmhurst Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
They have information about ingredients in menu items and a list of what is gluten free. But don't seem to fully understand to keep anything separate.
2000 East Edgerton Road, Broadview Heights, OH 44147
Only a few gluten free options like the Greek salad, tomato soup (no croutons) and black bean soup. The GF options that are available are good! They just need to expand past the few options available.
11649 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113
No GF options except salads. No "hidden options" as well, at least w/ the people we talked to. a tad disappointing
37 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401
Salad chop chicken avocado salad dressing is not gf became very sick after eating it! Also it is not dairy free! They are not familiar with gf or how to work with you. The guy didn't know what gluten free was and thought it was on his menu!
10606 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee Mission, KS 66203
their gf menu said steak lettuce wraps. I got 5pieces of cold steak on top of an overload of lettuce. too plain!
110 Morris Rd, Clarksville, TN 37040
They have an allergen list on their website that shows you which soups and salads are safe.
4821 Commercial Dr, New Hartford, NY 13413
The manager went over my options for ordering. very helpful
1412 Greenbrier Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320
They are NOT gluten free and should not be on the GF site. Only one soup was GF and they were not offering it on the day I was there.
330 New Castle Rd, Butler, PA 16001
They don't have a seperate menu for you to hold and look at. I was pleased with my tomato soup and I can enjoy my chips with the soup as a replacement of the bread.
9995 Silverdale Way, Glen Allen, VA 23059
Ask for the allergen list and the see the secret menu. Delicious salads and foup options.
24401 Southwest Fwy #100, Rosenberg, TX 77471
Hit or miss. Last time one of the staff made me feel as if it was my fault that I had croutons in my salad. I don't think she realized I was the customer her sent back my food but when she found out, she told me (with a bit of attitude) to make sure I speak to manager next time. I had already spoken to the cashier and clarified. I ended up getting pretty sick.
2000 East Edgerton Road, Broadview Heights, OH 44147
Just a Greek salad right? Changed their gloves, made it in another area. Awesome. I now feel safe on the turnpike!!!
6770 South Cornerstar Way, Aurora, CO 80016
Lazy employee said they don't have gluten free food.
3171 W Broadway Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301
Panera has a secret power menu that is completely gluten free! My favorite is power steak lettuce wraps.
299 E Eau Gallie Blvd, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937
Handful of gluten free options, but there's no way to limit cross contamination. They do have a detailed allergens list.
6633 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
use the secret menu! power steak lettuce wrap is awesome!
200 Mill Creek Drive, Secaucus, NJ 07094
They have excellent salads that are gluten free including bbq chicken and roasted turkey. Just be careful of cross contamination. Be sure to tell the cashier of your gluten allergy
1613 North Atherton Street, State College, PA 16803
I wasn't all that impressed with their GF options. Obviously we're not the main target audience for a bread bakery.
2070 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
While Panera may seem like an odd place to eat for a celiac I have recently discovered that they have a "secret menu" online where most of those options are gf! You have to find it online as they don't advertise it in store. I have gotten the Power Steak Lettuce Wraps (fresh steak, pesto lettuce, tomatoes, onions) and loved it everytime. Just ask the server to change their gloves before making your food to avoid cross contamination. Panera is a great place to hang out with friends, grab a bite to eat, or study and now us gf folks can enjoy it too.
6055 North Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Their selection isn't huge, however, the staff behind the counter were knowledgeable and they had a couple menu options that were gluten free (3 of their balance bowls and a couple of their soups). Not bad for a bakery.
10606 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee Mission, KS 66203
They have an off menu breakfast bowl. It has egg steak avocado and tomato. Quite good but the steak is served cold which is odd since the egg is hot... Also have salads and a list of everything that has wheat in it...
1412 Greenbrier Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320
no gluten free menu and no true gluten free options.
500 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802
We went to the one on S. Campbell. We just stopped in for coffees to go. I started having my symptoms of being glutened about 15-20 minutes after we left. I wouldn't recommend even going in for any gluten sensitive person.
500 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802
When we went a couple of yrs ago, I got sick. The employees acted as if they didn't have any concern for my needs on a GF diet. I can't say if my food ended up being contaminated by accident, on purpose, by failure to clean surfaces, change gloves, etc, but I know I was sick before I even finished my food or left the restaurant. My Dr did say it's possible from all the Flour in the air, my food could've been contaminated or it was from simply inhaling the flour particles in the air too. Again, not sure which, but not going back to test it out. Didn't seem to want to be bothered w my concerns over preparation, my needs, etc. Called Mgr, not much concern there either. This was the E Sunshine location just as an FYI. Things could be better now, but not worth the aftermath to me to try it again! Oh, also ordered some food to go about 1.5 yrs ago...had another reaction & I never stepped foot in the place, hubby went in instead. So, I did give it 2 tries before now refusing to go there again!
7850 Poplar Avenue, Germantown, TN 38138
Panera has several gf items. The black bean soup is my favorite. Ask about their hidden menu.
500 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802
It sounds odd for me to suggest a restaurant full of bread, but they actually have several nice salads. Instead of bread for the side, you can get an apple or chips. I eat their Fuji Apple Salad frequently, and I've never had any issues. They give you a notebook with the nutrition info.
8647 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Some salad items and soup are gluten free
285 Kentlands Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Although they make bread here they have a large variety of items which are gluten free. They just can't guarantee that there is no slight cross contamination but for a slight change its worth it! I love panera!
6633 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Obviously not many gluten free choices here. It's a bakery... However their salads are great and are if you request them with an apple instead of the bread.
6633 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
I could say that I have never gotten sick here. their menu bores me, but I still support them for having a menu that is gluten free friendly. 4 stars
6633 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
I would give zero, there is nothing at Panera Bread that is Gluten Free except an ape and potato chips.
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Watch a video Watch a video review from one of our experts Front Back foxL Platinum with included Audioquest cable Front right Included Audioquest cable Shown in hand, for scale Photos (7) Videos (2) View larger Soundmatters foxLv2 Platinum Bluetooth Rechargeable portable Bluetooth® powered speaker system with premium AudioQuest cable Item #: 602FOXLV2P 17 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $229.99 Shop all Wireless Home Speakers Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff.
by Ralph Graves The Soundmatters foxLv2 is small enough to take with you anywhere Sure, you can easily slip the compact Soundmatters foxLv2 Bluetooth speaker system into your pocket but portabilty is only half the story. This sleek, platinum-finish system delivers truly amazing sound from your smartphone or computer. Bluetooth for wireless music and talk The system features advanced CSR aptX® circuitry to receive uncompressed Bluetooth signals from compatible devices, such as Apple® computers running Snow Leopard or Lion, or select Sennheiser Bluetooth dongles. You'll enjoy remarkably clean, clear sound from the foxL. Don't have aptX in your device? No problem. The foxLv2 works with virtually all Bluetooth-enabled devices, including Android phones, iPhones®, iPads®, Blackberrys®, and PDAs. Small system incredible sound Four high-performance amplifiers provide up to ten watts of total power to give your music real presence. The two 1" speakers are an ingenious combination of woofer and tweeter, delivering solid mids and clear high tones. There's even an ingenious "BassBattery." The system's lithium-ion battery, encased in rubber, doubles as a bass radiator to pump out the lows. And Soundmatters includes a small "yoga mat" to place the foxLv2 on, to keep it from vibrating across the table when the bass kicks in. But if that's still not enough, a line-level output lets you connect the system to an external sub. For more than music A built-in microphone lets you carry on hands-free conversations through the foxLv2. You can even use it as an impromptu speakerphone for conference calls. And because the microphone is noise-canceling, you'll hear and be heard with greater clarity. Serious sound for wired connections There's also minijack input, so you can connect the foxLv2 to your laptop or other portable devices through their headphone jacks. Watch videos on your PC or play games with your handheld and enjoy them with bigger, better sound from the foxLV2. Included with the system is a high-performance AudioQuest Evergreen minijack-to-minijack cable. The Evergreen cable keeps signal distortion and electronic interference to a minimum it's a difference you can hear. Portable convenience The foxLv2 is made for on-the-go listening. It features a removable hinged grill that swings out to serve as a stand. Its built-in rechargeable battery gives you up to 8 hours of operation, and can be charged either through its AC adapter or a USB connection to your computer or other device. And with the included international power adapters you can always keep the foxLv2 charged wherever you are. Just slip the foxLv2 into its travel pouch, and tuck it into your pocket. Or carry it by its included lanyard. Either way, you're ready to share some great sound with your friends at a moment's notice. Product Highlights:for phones and other portable devices with built-in Bluetoothcompatible with iPod touch, iPhone®, iPad, Blackberry, and Android devicesBluetooth aptX circuitry for CD-quality sound from compatible devices (such as Apple® computers running Snow Leopard or Lion, or select Sennheiser dongles)wireless range: 30'automatically connects for instant wireless streamingbuilt-in noise-canceling microphone for hands-free wireless speakerphone and conference callsone touch reject/answer/end call functionstwo 1" full-range speakers with bass driverminijack auxiliary input for laptops, handheld game consoles, and other portable devices (AudioQuest high-performance minijack-to-minijack cable included)USB input for charging (USB cable included)line-level mono output for subwooferrechargeable battery lasts up to 8 hours per chargetravel pouch and anti-skid matAC adapter and international power adaptersplatinum finish5-3/8"W x 2-1/16"H x 1-7/16"Dweight: 9.5 oz.warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee
So good I purchased another one Written By Bill K, Huntington, Indiana on Sunday, November 17, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Amazing sound and very portable. It's just a wink bigger than the small Snickers bar.... Highly recommended!! Crutchfield customer service is amazing and they ship items as fast as a tele porter..... Pros: Sound, size, looks Cons: None
Super-near-field champ Written By EdN, Readington, NJ on Friday, November 01, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I didn't expect much - wanted something to listen to music on the road without headphones. My wife has a big name brand bluetooth speaker, much larger size, and it was OK sounding, although big. Liked that I could go wired since I haven't yet heard bluetooth sound that I much cared for. More than pleasantly surprised. Snap my head back sore neck surprised. I've played chamber music, Grateful Dead, electronica, bluegrass, symphonic, chant, alt rock - it all sounds good and loud enough at ultra-near-field distances (next to computer). Better than the wife's much larger unit. The only exceptions are where the music is totally dependent on bass - Bassnectar, showy symphony stuff like Mahler, drum ensemble. Not bad sounding then, just not what the recording engineers intended. The laws of physics are the laws of physics. This wrings the max out of its size and weight. If you listen to music suited to small midrange and treble speakers - chant right now sounds properly angelic. Real test was switching between high res (24/96) and lower res (iTunes 256K res) files. Figured the small size would make the difference insignificant, as with most headphones from mobile players. With the included cable connecting to an Audioquest USB DAC to a Macbook Air with JRiver for the player, higher res files, almost every case, sounded higher res and much better. Bluetooth sounds really good. Small differences (flatter) to wired. For ultra-near-field, I can't imagine better. Pros: clear sound, accurate, small, light, easy to use, bluetooth surprisingly good Cons: my wife now wants to replace her way larger bluetooth speaker with one of these, doesn't break the laws of physics...
For the size, it does just fine Written By CrankinSteve, Concord, MA on Friday, April 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Works as advertised. It is what I expected, but since I have never had a small bluetooth speaker, I have nothing to compare it with. Wish that USB would do more than just charge it. Would be good to be able to use it via Bluetooth or the USB for sound and speakerphone capability. Bluetooth with my iPhone and USB with my MacBook Pro when using voice over IP. Pros: Small, light, good sound quality Cons: Limited bass due to size, but that is expected,
Does not live up to hype Written By Phronesis, Washington, D.C. on Sunday, April 21, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is a good bluetooth speaker, but not as good as the reviews. It is very well built, and it comes with excellent accessories. The sound: physics is a limitation. It is very small and only has 4 watts output. At low levels it sounds outstanding. But crank it up and it distorts. Plus, it vibrates a lot when there is heavy bass. It has no auto-off feature and only connects to one device at a time. I suggest the Braven 650 or, if you don't need a speakerphone, the Braven 650. Both have better sound. Crutchfield customer service and pricing are excellent. They stand behind their products. Pros: Small size, quality build, excellent accessories, sound clarity Cons: Distorts at higher volumes, can only connect to one device at time. There are better small bluetooth speakers.
WOW!! This thing is a little pitbull, very impressed Written By Bill K, Huntington, Indiana on Saturday, March 02, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) All I have to say is "WOW"!! This super tiny BT speaker is amazing. Very glad I got it. BT works extremely well. It has sooooooo much more kick than even the Jambox and has great mids and highs as well. Table walking isnt as bad as some people mentioned. Mine only did it a few times at higher volume with bassy music. If you use the mat it comes with then it will not walk. I have already taken a few walks with it and it easily fits in my front pocket of my jeans. I do alot of business with Crutchfield due to all the smooth trouble free transactions. Im too busy to worry or deal with mistakes or problems is why I keep coming back. Crutchfield gets an A++ Pros: build quality, size, and sound....omg the sound quality...yes yes!! Cons: none!!
Great Sound in a really neat package Written By BenGee, Oakland Gardens, N.Y on Thursday, February 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Ordering process from Crutchfield was flawless as usual. I am delighted with the sound quality and packaging. Set up bluetooth with my iPhone and iPad easily. I love jazz and can now listen to iTunes and Pandora without the need for headphones. Pros: Great sound in a very nice package that has some weight - nothing flimsy here. Everything is straight forward -no problems Cons: none
This will spoil you. Written By KBM, The Bronx on Wednesday, February 06, 2013 If you haven't ever listened to you music played through high quality speakers or headphones, you are in for a real treat. The foxLv2 Platinum delivers the purest sound I may ever have heard. This isn't about loud. It fills a typical room with music at about two-thirds full volume and I listen to it at about one-quarter full volume most of the time. For the first 24 hours I fed it nothing but 70's fusion, a TON of Stanley Clarke, Weather Report, RTF, and David Sancious. The bass is not glass rattling but it is definitely present. I fully intend to get the foxLO subwoofer to go along with this. The tremendous richness and clarity are subtle at first, but when you hear an old favorite through the foxL using your smartphone as the source and you realize that you NEVER heard that little something you just noticed in the background. That's what this tiny speaker delivers. This is a better quality of sound then most of us are used to. Heaven help us all when Soundmatters gets around to designing headphones. Pros: Extremely well designed and constructed. Breathtaking sound quality. Cons: The included AudioQuest cable is not as pictured here nor on the Soundmatters website. This is not a 'con' in the sense that I got less than I expected, for all I know the cable in the package is an upgrade. It just isn't the one in the picture.
Nice Sound Written By rppb, Brockton Ma. on Tuesday, January 01, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The quality of sound this puts out for its size is amazing. I wanted a portable speaker for my Ipad with no wires so it would be easy for my wife to use. Very easy to connect to Bluetooth. Great with Netflix movies, Angry Birds and Pandora. Pros: Very good vocals.Great build quality. I am very happy with this product Cons: I can hear a slight difference if I use the unit plugged in and with the cable, but with Bluetooth it still sounds amazing.
Great speakers ! Written By Darrel C, Macon, GA on Monday, December 31, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Paired easily.....sounds great! Pros: Exceeded my expectations, even at this price. Cons: Can't think of any.
Excellent Travel speaker Written By Ruth, Leesburg, VA on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I love this small speaker. I own the Soundmatters foxLv2 Platinum and the Bose Soundlink. I use these with my iPhone and iPad to play both music and TV Shows when I use a Slingbox. I purchased the foxLv2 first. I was immediately impressed with the size and the quality of the unit. My only disappointment was that the sound was not overly loud, even after turning up the volume on both the device and the speaker. For normal listening - home office, bedroom, hotel, etc. - the foxLv2 is fine. However, I needed a speaker which could also be loud during use of blow dryers, dog washing, & other noisy activities. So I purchased the Bose fully intending to return the foxLv2. The Bose is an entirely different experience - the sound quality is exceptional, the volume loud - and price point much higher. However, I ended up keeping the foxLv2 and loving it because of its size and portability. I'm not going to throw the heavier Bose in my suitcase when I'm going away for a weekend. But I DO happily take the foxLv2 everywhere with me. Honestly, I don't even move the Bose around my house very often. It stays put until I need the volume boost or quality that the Bose can easily deliver. But darn this little foxLv2 travels with me and moves all over the house continually. And I find myself praising it every time I use it. So, as with many things, I found there isn't one perfect solution. But if you need small size and great sound, I highly recommend the foxLv2 Platinum. Pros: Quality, sound, size & portability, battery life, ease of use Cons: Wish the sound level was just a little louder.
Impressive small speaker system Written By HarveyK, Princess Anne, MD on Thursday, October 18, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The sound is extremely good for such a really small set of speakers. I purchased the travel box with it so that I don't worry about banging it around when I pack up the iPad and the speakers when I travel. I can listen to quality sound when working on the iPad. Though pricey, the system delivers what it promises. Pros: Great sound, small size, easy to set up. Cons: A bit pricey but nothing good is cheap today.
The Ultimate Portable Speaker Written By OscarP, Farmington, NM on Thursday, August 16, 2012 This unit does everything as advertised. It works with bluetooth or wired to my: PS Vita, iPod/iTouch, and MacBook Pro. Bluetooth setup was very east and produced excellent sound. I didn't buy it from Crutchfield only because I wanted the Dual System (two of everything with a splitter for stereo effect of two units with some left/right separation) which is only offered from "Soundmatters Soma Store." I travel frequently and stream Netflix to my PS Vita or MacBook...these units are superb in conjunction with either unit. Pros: Exceptional sound quality, extremely portable, well made, long battery life (platinum ver.), works with all my stuff! Cons: Pricey, however the pros more than make up for it.
Great Little Speaker Written By JoanC, Carlisle, PA on Saturday, July 14, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Super sound coming from such a small speaker!!! Love the portability and size, can take it anywhere. Was easy to set up for blue tooth streaming - even by a non-techy person!!! Pros: Great sound, small size, well made. Cons: None
Does rhe trick Written By Danny, Boston, MA on Thursday, June 14, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) As advertised. Meets need. Pros: Good volume. Great quality. Both for listening and play along Cons: None
Soundmatters foxLv2 Platinum Bluetooth Written By dcass, Melbourne Beach, FL on Monday, May 07, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Outstanding! I use it with my iPad as a mini TV and it provides auto linking as soon as it is turned on and all the volume you would ever want. It also works just great with a Logitech SqueezeBox Touch. Pros: Plenty of volume, easy to set up and operate. Cons: Needs a relocated pull out stand so you don't accidentally close so easily when you pick it up to move it.
Solid & Excellent Speaker Written By Ryan, Maryland on Tuesday, May 01, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) First I want to say I never ever ever review anything unless I feel it is worthy. Before buying this I own maybe two or three compact speakers to include the iHome - iDM12. This as well as the fore mentioned DM-12 is very easily recognized and paired. The reason for 4 stars is the price point and one grip about Bluetooth. I tried several styles of music from Mozart, The Ting Tings to Hall & Oats. I will say Hall & Oats song "Maneater" had this speaker literally bouncing and vibrating across the table. It is a solid feeling speaker and not plastic feeling at all. For those that do not know when pairing with a bluetooth device it overrides that devices internal speaker until Bluetooth is disabled manually. Unless I am missing something it would be better when the bluetooth speaker (this speaker) is turned off that it automatically turns the iPad or computer speakers back on and then off when this device is powered. One other weak area and this may be an EQ setting on the device is that heavy base like ZZ Tops "Got me Under Pressure" is slightly distorted but not a deal breaker to return this. I also bought the case for it and you may want to invest in plastic storage to keep all your power cords in one spot. Inevitably, every electronic device from this one to you cell phone to the Apple i product has different power cords and this devices has different power plugs for more versatility. Pros: Compact, solid device, easy to use, Good customer service from Crutchfield. Cons: Price is $50 more than it should be, a case to store cables with the device would be nice.
Power & Portability Written By smauigolf, Wash DC on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I must say that I love technology and when I came across this incredible bluetooth enabled speaker and reading all of the reviews, I had to try it. Wow! What an amazing speaker that is incredibly small - really can fit in my shirt pocket; and powerful in terms of the bass and output it provides. I was unsure about between the two models but for nearly 2x the battery life and a $30 AudioQuest Aux cable, I thought it was a no brainer for the $30 extra bucks. The longer battery life is worth it in itself. Don't get fooled in reading the specs - this Pt version gets 20hrs with an aux cable and 10hrs with bluetooth, other unit gets 6hrs max on bluetooth. If you want it to last the entire time at the beach - I think you will agree with me but just make sure it is fully charged before you go. Ok, in terms of performance, this thing rocks for its size. I have a bluetooth enabled Bxxx-soundlink to compare it to and although that device is incredible, I think the extra $100 bucks and the fact that it is very heavy and not nearly as portable, will probably have that unit staying home to keep clean. I can't believe Foxl is the size of a hotdog bun. I have played a lot of music I like and kept the equalizer the same on acoustic via iPod settings and noticed that you can still turn up the volume on the Foxl unit as well if you want more volume - NICE! They even throw in a bunch of world travel adapters but the USB cable is all you need if you have a laptop - like most of us. Pros: Portability, Performance, Power, Bass, Long-Life Battery, Bluetooth, Extra port if you want to add a sub, Small & Lightweight, Build Quality, Simplicity of Operation Cons: Wish this came with a standard USB micro vs mini


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