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uppababy vista v2 twin travel system UPPAbaby Vista V3 Stroller

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uppababy vista v2 twin travel system UPPAbaby Vista V3 StrollerUPPAbaby Vista V3 Double Stroller for TWINS + 2 Bassinets + 2 Mesa V3 Aria V2 Car Seats Travel System The Uppababy Vista V3 Twin Travel System provides the perfect solution for families with twin bundles of joy. This special UPPAbaby travel bundle provides everything a parent needs for strolling with two little passengers. It includes the incredibly versatile and newly upgraded Vista V3 stroller and your choice of either two (2) newly upgraded Mesa V3

UPPAbaby Vista V3 Double Stroller for TWINS + 2 Bassinets + 2 Mesa V3/Aria V2 Car Seats Travel System

The Uppababy Vista V3 Twin Travel System provides the perfect solution for families with twin bundles of joy. This special UPPAbaby travel bundle provides everything a parent needs for strolling with two little passengers. It includes the incredibly versatile and newly upgraded Vista V3 stroller and your choice of either two (2) newly upgraded Mesa V3 or two (2) of the super lightweight Aria V2 infant car seats, both stylish and full-featured options that provide you with a convenient and tasteful travel system. For stroller snoozing or napping on the go, this bundle also includes two (2) cozy V3 bassinets as well as a RumbleSeat and upper adapters to help create additional spacing between the two seats so both children can ride comfortably.

What’s Included with this Travel System?

UPPAbaby VISTA V3 stroller including:

  • UPPAbaby Vista V3 Stroller
  • Toddler Seat Seasonal Seat Liner
  • Toddler Seat Bug Shield
  • Toddler Seat Rain Shield
  • Stroller Storage Bag
  • 3-Year UPPAbaby Warranty

Two (2) UPPAbaby Mesa V3 or Aria V2 Infant Car Seats including:

  • Your choice of two (2) Infant Car Seats, either the Mesa V3 or the Aria V2
  • Two (2) Car Seat Bases
  • Two (2) Two-Piece Robust Infant Inserts
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty (up to expiration of car seat)

Two (2) UPPAbaby V3 Bassinets including:

  • 2 Bassinet Bug Shields
  • 2 Bassinet Mattresses
  • 2 Bassinet Mattress Covers
  • 3-year UPPAbaby Warranty 

UPPAbaby RumbleSeat including:

  • Lower Adapters
  • Bumper Bar
  • Bug Shield
  • 3-Year UPPAbaby Warranty

UPPAbaby Upper Adapters

  • Compatible with all Vista models after 2015.
  • For use with all Bassinet models, Vista Toddler Seat, Mesa Infant Car Seats, and Aria Infant Car Seat

UPPAbaby Vista V3 Stroller:

One of the best just got better. Making improvements to arguably one of most popular and in-demand strollers on the market is no easy task, but UPPAbaby was up to the challenge. Introducing the UPPAbaby Vista V3, an upgraded version of the ever-popular Vista V2, designed for the growing family and loaded with new features and improvements.

UPPAbaby has kept everything customers loved about the predecessor Vista V2 stroller and introduced several upgrades and functional improvements that will make the Vista V3 a favorite with growing families for years to come.

UPPAbaby Vista V3 Stroller Key Features:

  • Offering 30+ configurations to grow with your family starting from birth up to three children in tow
  • The Vista V3 will no longer include the UPPAbaby bassinet with purchase. The UPPAbaby bassinet will continue to be offered as an accessory and can be added to the Vista V3 system.
  • The Mesa and Aria Infant Car Seats as well as the Bassinet attach directly to the stroller with no adapters needed, creating an easy from-birth solution
  • All-weather Comfort Seat with padded insert for cooler days will convert to mesh for warmer days
  • Quick-to secure harness system with magnetic buckle and easy-to-adjust no rethread harness
  • Enhanced FlexRide Suspension delivers a smooth ride on all types of terrain with either one, two or three little passengers
  • Full size toddler seat grows with child up to 50 pounds and accommodates both the parent-facing or forward-facing positions
  • Never flat tires for increased durability and smooth strolling on any type of terrain
  • Reflective trims on wheels and basket provide increased visibility when strolling in low light or evenings
  • Use of RumbleSeat and Piggyback board provides ability to transport up to three children
  • Please note that the Piggback board is sold separately and not included in this listing.
  • One-handed, multi-position recline allows for comfortable strolls and easy nap time
  • Adjustable handlebar allows you to accommodate strollers of different heights with ease
  • Front wheel locks with visual indicators for safety and extra piece of mind
  • Adjustable footrest positions feet and legs comfortably as they grow
  • Extendible UPF 50+ canopy
  • Machine washable fabrics
  • New all-terrain wheels available and sold separately (4-wheels, $150)
  • GREENGUARD Gold Certified
  • REACH Certified
  • JPMA Certified

The Vista V3 is Available in a Variety of Stylish Options:

UPPAbaby is introducing several new colors to compliment their already impressive stable of fashions. With elegant frame options and several luxurious leather accents to choose from, the UPPAbaby V3 will make a sophisticated and stylish companion.

  • OWEN: Mocha Mélange | Carbon Frame | Chestnut Leather
  • ADA: Sandstone Mélange | Carbon Frame | Chestnut Leather
  • JULIAN: Dusty Blue Mélange | Carbon Frame | Chestnut Leather
  • EVELYN: Meadow Green | Graphite Frame | Chestnut Leather
  • SAVANNAH: Pearl Gray Jacquard | Carbon Frame | Chestnut Leather
  • KENZI: Mystic Aqua | Carbon Frame | Saddle Leather
  • GREYSON: Charcoal Mélange | Carbon Frame | Saddle Leather
  • JAKE: Charcoal | Carbon Frame | Black Leather
  • CALLUM: Stone Blue |Silver Frame | Sand Leather
  • NOA: Navy I Carbon Frame l Saddle Leather

UPPAbaby Vista RumbleSeat V3 Key Features:

  • Suitable up to 40 lbs.
  • Seasonal seat with breathable mesh backing for comfort in warmer climates
  • Comfy insert for cooler days is easily removable without the use of tools
  • Quick and easy magnetic closure buckle
  • Easy one-handed release
  • GREENGUARD® Gold Certified to support healthier air quality and low chemical emissions
  • Multi-position adjustable footrest aids in child comfort for growing child
  • Grow-with-me canopy height adjustment provides extra headspace for child
  • Adapters ensure quick, easy, and intuitive attachment to Vista
  • Can be positioned forward and parent-facing
  • One handed, multi-position recline
  • Extended zip out canopy provides even more shade from the sun. Mesh panels also make it easy to peek in while adding airflow.
  • No-rethread harness allows the entire harness system to be tightened or loosened in a singular motion for a precise fit for growing babies

Choose The Car Seat That is Right For You:

Pair the versatile Vista V3 with one of UPPAbaby’s popular and adaptable infant car seats to create a travel system that delivers the ultimate in portability and safety. The key features for the UPPAbaby Mesa V3, the Mesa V2 and the Aria Infant Car Seats are outlined below.

UPPAbaby Mesa V3 Key Features:

  • 4th anti-rebound handle position for increased safety in rebound & rear-impact collisions
  • Large, adjustable headrest for additional Side Impact Performance and comfortable fit
  • Advanced Side Impact Protection that meets FMVSS New 213A regulation and 213B
  • Deluxe, full coverage UPF 50+ canopy with mesh ventilation and peek-a-boo window
  • Robust Infant Insert designed to optimize fit and body positioning
  • No-rethread 5-point harness that adjusts with headrest
  • Headrest totals 25 positions to ensure proper fit and ease of adjustment
  • Intuitive, magnetic buckle holder to keep the straps out of the way while placing child in seat
  • Installation quick and simple by combining our innovative SmartSecure® system, auto-retracting LATCH design, red to green tightness indicator, and four-position adjustable foot
  • European Routing for a more secure installation when installing without the base
  • Robust infant insert ensures a proper fit and body positioning for infants weighing as little as 4 lbs
  • Ergonomic carry handle featuring a one-handed stroller release button
  • Two crotch buckle positions for a precise fit
  • Removable and washable seat fabric for convenience and easy clean up
  • Fabric free from flame-retardant chemicals
  • Carrier weighs under 10 lbs
  • Car seat base included
  • Direct attachment for Vista® and Cruz® strollers
  • Convenient adapters available for the Minu® and Ridge® strollers
  • FAA certified for aircraft use
  • Product Lifetime Warranty

UPPAbaby ARIA V2 Key Features:

  • Lightest infant car seat on the market weighing in at just 6 lbs.
  • Extra-large, UPF 50+ canopy with pop-out sunshade and ventilation for airflow
  • Two-piece robust infant insert ensures proper fit and body positioning for preemies from approximately 4 lbs. with ability to fit babies up to 4 months
  • SmartSecure® System with red-to-green visual indicator accurately installs in seconds
  • Effortless no-rethread 5-point harness for a customized fit as baby grows
  • Enhanced safety with Anti-Rebound+ Panel and Load Leg for increased stability and energy absorption
  • GREENGUARD® Gold Certified to support healthier air quality and low chemical emissions
  • Direct attachment for Vista® and Cruz® strollers + convenient adapters for Minu® and Ridge® 

UPPAbaby V3 Bassinet Key Features:

  • Foam-free air mesh mattress for maximum breathability
  • Quick zip, cross ventilation panels help regulate temperature
  • Dual zipper on bassinet boot cover easily opens and closes to tend to baby
  • GREENGUARD® Gold certified to support healthier air quality and low chemical emissions
  • Extendable, UPF 50+ sunshade and mesh panels for air flow
  • Vented window on base with covering bringing air flow from bottom to top
  • Collapsible design for easy stow away
  • Carry handle with an effortless one-hand stroller release for easy on-and-off attachment
  • Zip-out, water-repellent inner liner and boot cover are easy to remove and clean
  • Direct attachment to stroller with indicators for extra security
  • Included Bug Shield to protect from outdoor elements
  • Fits directly onto Bassinet Stand Accessory (sold separately)

Specifications:

Vista V3 stroller:

  • Suitable from birth with accessories or 3 months to 50 lbs. without accessories
  • Dimensions:
    • Unfolded: 36” L x 25.7” W x 39.5” H
    • Folded with seat attached: 17.3” L x25.7” W x 33.3” H
    • Folded without Seat attached: 13” L 25.7” W x 32” H
  • Product weight for seat and frame: 27 lbs.
  • Product weight for frame only: 20 lbs.
  • Product weight for seat only 7 lbs.
  • Please note that the Piggback board is sold separately and not included in this listing.

Mesa V3 Infant Car Seat:

  • Suitable from approximately 0–1 years
  • Suitable from birth (4 lbs - 30 lbs and up to 32” in height) - whichever comes first
  • Car Seat dimensions: 17”W x 25.8”L x 23”H
  • Car Seat on base dimensions: 17”W x 28”L x 25”H
  • Car Seat base-only dimensions: 14.5”W x 21.3”L x 10.3”H
  • Car Seat 9.9 lbs
  • Base 9 lbs

Aria V2 Infant Car Seat:

  • Suitable from approximately 0–1 years
  • Suitable from birth (4 lbs - 30 lbs and up to 30” in height) whichever comes first (US only)
  • Carrier Weight: 6 lbs (without canopy and insert)
  • Base Weight: 12.8 lbs
  • Carrier Dimensions 25.8 L x 17 W x 23.7 H
  • Base Dimensions 23.9” L x 14” W x 15.2” H

V3 RumbleSeat:

  • Suitable for children from 3 months to 40 lbs or 36″, whichever comes first
  • Suitable from birth with the SnugSeat Accessory
  • Compatible with Vista 2015+ (including Vista V2 and Vista V3)
  • Note: RumbleSeat V3 adapters are for use in the lower position only and are NOT compatible with the Vista Toddler Seat, which can only be used in the upper position.

V3 Bassinet:

  • Bassinet suitable from birth to 20 lbs. or until infant can push up on hands and knees, whichever comes first

 

 

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When thinking about Howard Zinn's "A People's History of the United States, I am reminded of E.H. Carr's seminal work "What is History?" whereby he stated: "The belief in a hard core of historical facts existing objectively and independently of the interpretation of the historian is a preposterous fallacy, but one which it is very hard to eradicate". As Carr famously stated, millions of people had crossed the Rubicon, but only Julius Caesar's crossing in 49 BC has been given normative value by historians. For those familiar with the philosophical treatment of historical understanding in Tolstoy's War and Peace, this sentiment will ring true. A People's History is designed to give voice to those millions who passed the rubicon but never found their way into the annuals of history. A couple of points. This book was intended to be a supplement as opposed to a strictly chronological account of history that will give you the bullet points for the most important people, dates and events. [sic] It is not meant to be a replacement for a more standardized textbook. Secondly, Zinn did not hate America, and he in fact stated: "I want young people to understand that ours is a beautiful country, but it has been taken over by men who have no respect for human rights or constitutional liberties. Our people are basically decent and caring, and our highest ideals are expressed in the Declaration of Independence, which was that all of us have an equal right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The history of our country, I point out in my book, is a striving, against corporate robber barons and war makers, to make those ideals a reality-and all of us, of whatever age, can find immense satisfaction in becoming part of that." Regardless of your political position, between the Great Recession and the Iraq war, there is a relevance to this sentiment that cuts across political lines. Now, what one will notice in the bulk of the one star reviews is the sense that either the reviewer has not read the book, they copied and pasted their criticism from another source or they have strictly given the book one star because it does not conform with their view of reality. "Blame America first", "socialism", "communism", "Marx, "liberal propaganda", you can easily get the gist of the talking points because many American conservatives apparently got the same memo in dismissing anything they don't agree with. The disservice they do to themselves and the sphere of ideas in the outright dismissal of any perspective which does not conform to their own is truly sad. When someone gives a book one star merely for not conforming to their view of reality,they have obviously lost the plot. In university I knew many conservative history professors who liked and used Zinn's work. They believed it was important to incorporate and deal with the claims that Zinn made. You cannot whitewash history and blindly stick by the most comforting narrative. That does not mean that one should agree with Zinn's conclusions or think that he has a monopoly on the truth. Zinn himself would not have wanted that. For those who claim Zinn is a socialist or any other kind of -ist, that he is not completely objective, they have obviously never done any research. Pure positivism was dismissed long ago. Even Max Webber started that our subjective bias comes in the moment we choose to study something, for by seeing the subject matter as valuable, we have placed a normative value on it. There is no pure value objectivity, stating one's position and bias from the outset is what responsible social scientists do these days. A dryly academic text with an obvious bias concealed by a detached form of writing gives a falsely omniscient perspective whose reality is psychological but not objective. However they write, they are just a person, and without expressing their biases it will inevitably turn up in their work without necessarily being obvious. This is far more dangerous than what Zinn does in stating his bias from the outset. So it is a red herring to dismiss Zinn for having a perspective. We all have one and it will come into whatever we do. There is no knowable, objective reality (for humans) living in the Platonic world of perfect forms. History was a puzzle of immeasurable size that was blown apart and the pieces scattered over the cosmos. The vast majority of the pieces are gone, never to return. We are stabbing at an imperfect speculation, not ultimate truth when we engage in historical study. Any physicist will tell you that the particle wave duality of light has pretty much closed the book on the notion that we can objectively, perfectly know anything. This book is important because the poison of partisan politics has come to dominate even the dialogue of academic research. If the sole criterion for giving a book one star is the notion that you don't agree with its thesis, then you obviously live in a fragile world and are incapable of being challenged intellectually. This book is of the upmost importance for the conservative to read and digest. In developing a coherent narrative of the United States, you need to wrestle with its sins and determine, despite our historical shortcomings and transgressions, what is it that makes this imperfect union the pinnacle of nation states if one agrees with that prospect. For the liberal, you should not view Zinn's work as the last word on anything, but rather use it as a stepping stone to further develop your own historical understanding and consider how well has American done on a relative scale in light of the political, societal and human failings that have marred all human civilizations. This book is well worth the challenges it presents, and should be a 5 star treat for the conservative who loves his country and wants to develop the most cogent and nuanced argument as to why that is the case despite those unsettling realities to be found in this book as well as the liberal who wants to give voice to his disaffection with certain aspects of American society and the reasons why we need to change it. This is not another tool in the mindless and poisonous Manichean bifurcation of American politics. It is a vehicle to help you strengthen and deepen your understanding of US history, regardless from which direction you are coming. Recommended to all who are interested in the journey of learning as opposed to a presupposed outcome that serves a vested interest.
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The teaching of American history in elementary and middle schools reminds one of the cleaning of a commode: any rings or crud are removed and the bowl is disinfected. It then looks shiny and pretty, as if no foul stuffs were ever deposited in it. The tall tales and antiseptic methodologies employed in the teaching of American history in these citadels of bias are finally being countered by some historians, who are also clearly biased but self-consciously so. They do not hesitate to study the foul stuffs that have been part of the history of the United States, and are willing to put up with the strong odors thereof. What results in their writings is a compilation of the facts that are left unreported by the sycophants of established educational hierarchies. The picture they paint is not a pretty one, but for those who desire the bare, naked truth, and not the stale platitudes of whitewashed historical analysis, it can be a grand viewing. The author of this book is one of these new historians, and he does not hesitate to dig deep into the real stories that have remained hidden for decades. Historical analysis of course is more then muckracking, and requires an accounting of what has occurred in the past without blinders. It also must put to rest the notion that historical events are controlled by a ruling elite, and the latter are not the distinguishing features of history. History is not a history of kings, queens, and princesses. They play a role but it is an ancillary one. The title of this book refreshingly reminds us of this. History is governed and directed by the actions of many individuals, known and unknown. The author calls them "the people", and their story is told unabashedly in this book. The author is clearly a socialist, but his attitude is one of a healthy skepticism towards government, and justified distrust of the military establishment. He reminds us that the draft was in place as early as the Revolutionary War, as were the exceptions granted for avoidance of it. For example in Connecticut Yale students and faculty were exempted from the draft, as were ministers and various government officials. There was also the familiar schism between officers and "ordinary" soldiers, and any in the latter class who chose not to respect this distinction were whipped severely. Wealthy individuals dominated the Continental Congress, but most "ordinary" soldiers were not getting paid. Some groups of "ordinary" soldiers rebelled and some executed by firing squad when the rebellion was suppressed (in one case by soldiers of George Washington himself who led the suppression). The author's commentary and documentation on the Revolutionary War certainly act as a counterexample against the belief that this war had universal support and thought of as a noble cause by the general populace of the time. The Revolutionary War, like all other wars, was an ugly, messy affair, and had its share of false patriotism, brutality, and cowardice, and it affected many other peoples that had no interest or stake in it: native American tribes such as the Iroquois and the Mohawk. These tribes did not come under the umbrella of the Declaration of Independence. Some of these tribes therefore launched, with complete justification, a guerilla war against the new American citizenry, especially when the latter decided to push westward and indulge itself in the forced acquisition of land. The author tells us of the smallpox biological warfare launched against the Appalachian tribes by the British, causing a major epidemic. He tell us of the thousands of black slaves who fought with the British in the Revolutionary War, as did the majority of the Indian tribes. He tell us of the keeping of slaves by Thomas Jefferson throughout his life, of the fact that most of the authors of the Constitution were men of wealth, and none were slaves, indentured servants, women, or men without property. He tell us of Shay's rebellion and its counter, the Riot Act, which allowed authorities to keep people in jail without trial, and of the defiance of Anne Hutchinson against the church fathers in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He tells us of New Jersey's rescinding of women's right to vote in 1807, of a "feminist" movement as early as the 1840's, and of the founding in 1821 of the Troy Female Seminary by Emma Willard. The author reminds us that the war of 1812 was a conflict waged for expansion into Florida, Canada, and Indian territories, that Congress deliberately and without hesitation appropriated money for war against the Seminoles, and that President Van Buren openly bragged to Congress about the forced removal of Cherokees from lands east of the Mississippi. He reminds us of the doctrine of "manifest destiny" and its justification of the brutal war against Mexico waged by President James Polk in the 1840's with the jingoistic assistance of the newspapers (no other course would be rational some of them reported), with Mexico losing half its territory in the 1848 treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. He reminds us of the Anti-Renter movement in the Hudson valley of New York, and that the Renssalaer family at one time ruled over eighty thousand tenants. He reminds us of Dorr's Rebellion in Rhode Island that attacked the idea, and its perpetrators, that only landowners could vote. So yes, there is much in this book that is fascinating and that is food for a hungry and inquisitive mind. It certainly goes against the mainstream view, and any teacher of history will probably come under fire from those who employ them if they decide to discuss the facts and analysis in this book. The history of the United States has been one of brutality mixed with brilliance, the former of which is emphasized in the pages of this book. A future treatise might emphasize the latter, and together they can give a more accurate picture of what the United States is, what it has been, and its future potential.
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An amazing book. Reading the book helped me understand why the US is experiencing difficulties in "perceived righteousness" today. I would recommend it to anyone who would like to change the World for the better. Howard Zinn is a benevolent hacker: the kind of hacker I would like my children to be, and why not: all children to be. For me, Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States hacks history and defines a problem and offers a solution: 1. The problem: a one-sided patriotic history enslaves the masses, 2. The solution: a bottom-up, humanistic history empowers everyone and opens the doors for future reconciliations among different communities.(1) At this critical juncture of human history both are relevant not only for the US but rather for our race. A one-sided patriotic bias in history: at what cost? 1. hides wrongdoings and the associated guilt, 2. serves as the first line of defense to deflect current & future criticisms for the past & current mistakes, 3. tampers data gathering, silences questioning & divergence of opinions, 4. reduces communication among communities, 5. defines “the patriotic” and increases the chances of populating the armed forces, 6. defines the other: “the unpatriotic,” 7. increases insecurities, 8. evokes fears (of retribution, etc.) 9. can be misused to justify violence against “the other,” 10. builds a common memory for the masses, builds their egos so that these egos can later be exploited, 11. allows the word “culture” to be used as an equivalence: American culture = being American; (2) 12. a politician can mix these facts to incite emotional reactions of the masses and eventually reach a higher number of votes in a predetermined direction, inexpensively, 13. at school, in the media, in speeches of politicians, and during different rituals (starting with reciting the pledge of allegiance and singing of the national anthem) the patriotic history is repeated and reinforced. Under these conditions, the masses learn to repeat what is given to them. They shun away from questioning further. Their concept of free-will is replaced by a misplaced trust. They learn not to deviate from the norm: they are enslaved and are not even aware of this enslavement. Many words lose their meaning: “a more perfect Union” “Justice” “secure the Blessings of Liberty,” “democracy.” A higher degree of cynicism and later a deep feeling of helplessness ensue. There are costs to the individual, the family, the society. Since many worldwide look up to the US morally, the use of one-sided patriotic history in the US produces world leaders who imitate bad examples. Consequently, Humanity pays dearly. A bottom-up, humanistic history empowers everyone: 1. can eliminate ignorance, 2. can eliminate convenient forgetfulness, 3. can eliminate arrogance, 4. improve self-esteem, communication, & understanding 5. can reduce violence, 6. can empower the individuals and the masses: psychologically and economically and thus improve the quality of life, 7. can help the path to sustainable peace. Among the different communities, the wounds are real. A one-sided history often does not address all of these wounds. Denial freezes any possibility of a reconciliation. A reconciliation process would pass through an acceptance of a historical wrong doing. In time, mankind may realize that what Howard Zinn has started may be the building blocks of sustainable peace. As a new year starts, I wish upon all of us: nations, creeds, ethnicities, etc. our very own Howard Zinns. (1) In the US, these communities can be whites, blacks, American Indians, Mexicans, WASPS, Catholics, Jews, Moslems, Chinese, Japanese, etc. In Turkey, where I am from, these communities include the seculars, non-seculars, Alevites, Armenians, Greeks, Jews, Kurds, etc. (2) Most of us are led to believe that “being” American/WASP/Jewish/Moslem/... is a “culture;” we almost always have these attributes thanks to coincidences; i.e. we are born into these “states;” how can a state that is largely a coincidence, be culture? I would suggest that only what is done through our free-will is deemed culture. Interestingly worldwide, the education systems, the media, and politicians use and propagate the word “culture” to imply largely a static state, rather than the result of a willful action.
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