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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Field Wreckporter Lydia A. reports that these insidious body-snatchers have abducted a bevy of ballroom dancers, and are currently terrorizing local bakeries' display cases. They carry the heads of their hapless victims and are often accompanied by disgusting black squid-like creatures, which has prompted at least one 8-year-old boy to declare them "way cool". Readers are encouraged to keep an eye out for these monstrous mini-menaces.
And by the by, these perfectly illustrate my #1 problem with doll cakes: synthetic hair in the frosting = me being reintroduced to breakfast the unpleasant way. Yech.
UPDATE: It's official: y'all are feeling the love for mutant eyeball cakes. Who knew? :)
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- The Courteous Chihuahua said...
I was getting ready to head to the restroom, then I saw this post. Now I just need to find some new pants.
- October 22, 2008 at 9:04 AM
- Trevor said...
on one level, I want to compliment the decorator for being original. On the other hand a) I agree about the synthetic hair and icing b)It is pretty gross!
- October 22, 2008 at 9:05 AM
- HorribleLicensePlates said...
Oh my! That eye ball! I think most children would cry if they got this.
- October 22, 2008 at 9:11 AM
- joyce said...
I have to ask, is the eyeball edible?? The bright orange matches all the ads and do-dads on the website. Color co-ordination!
- October 22, 2008 at 9:19 AM
- Heide said...
Clever premise for an otherwise tacky doll genre.
- October 22, 2008 at 9:19 AM
- M K Glass said...
You know, it's all fun and games until someone loses an eye...
- October 22, 2008 at 9:24 AM
- Small Shake said...
there are no words for this...
- October 22, 2008 at 9:27 AM
- The Lili Effect said...
That was horrifying. I would like to see more photos to be able to better understand it... but then again, seeing more photos may just disturb me more...
I'll be glad when Halloween themed cakes are no longer in season... I'm to squeamish for this stuff. - October 22, 2008 at 9:30 AM
- Boozy Tooth said...
Usually you can take my full concurrences to the bank, but this time I must diverge slightly. Ever the lover of Halloween, I think these mutant eyeball decapitator cakes are awesome. You just can't do any better in the imagination department. Plus, they are so anti-Barbie it makes me bust out in smiles. And so what if you get a little synthetic hair in your icing? I guarantee you, you've had worse organic tag-alongs at McDonald's.
Alixandra Hice
http://myspace.com/ladyfishmusic - October 22, 2008 at 9:34 AM
It's like something Spike would make in "Toy Story."
- October 22, 2008 at 9:41 AM
Not Spike. What's his name? Sid. That's what I meant. :)
- October 22, 2008 at 9:42 AM
I'm with Alix. I like these. If you must have a doll cake, this is the way to do it.
- October 22, 2008 at 9:42 AM
If you think about it, this really ISN'T a wreck. Yes, it's hideous (but c'mon - it's Halloween, things are supposed to be hideous!), but, I see it as a metaphysical commentary on the evils of barbie doll cakes.
Plus, I've got three sons, and although I'm a very 'girly girl' we all HATE barbies in this house, so we think it's cool. - October 22, 2008 at 9:43 AM
- Person thing said...
oh no! i thought it was spun sugar for the hair, not synthetic. GROSS. Spun sugar would be a way cool way to simulate hair.
- October 22, 2008 at 9:47 AM
- Jessica L. said...
Eye can't believe someone would buy this.
- October 22, 2008 at 9:53 AM
Doll-hair-in-the-icing aside, I've always been repulsed by the smell of plastic dolls. The thought of that horrid plastic-y/baby-vomit odour near something edible literally makes me dry wretch....
- October 22, 2008 at 9:54 AM
- ad said...
Okay - now they're doing it on purpose to get CakeWrecked!
- October 22, 2008 at 9:54 AM
- Katy said...
This is PERFECT for my 12 year old twin boys - they would absolutely love it.
Much better than a "normal" doll cake, yuck. - October 22, 2008 at 9:55 AM
You know this baker probably is a little brother that used to pop the heads of his sister's Barbie dolls and has now made a career out of it.
I think what was most amusing to me is the one in the far back right...her head seems to have a sort of, "Oh dear, mercy me!" expression on it. Not true horror, just mildly worried that she's lost her head. (how will I ever kiss Ken like this?) - October 22, 2008 at 9:57 AM
- Rev. Syung Myung Me said...
The Residents are back... and this time they're pissed! And in drag for some reason.
(actually, I really like these ones!) - October 22, 2008 at 9:58 AM
- Mella said...
Am I supposed to eat that or is it ready to launch an attack on the earth to kill us all
- October 22, 2008 at 9:59 AM
- jaclyn said...
I disagree. This is a freaking awesome Halloween cake. I want one!
- October 22, 2008 at 10:00 AM
- mooP said...
I dunno, I think its pretty cool and original, and very appropiate for halloween.
Someone asked if the eyeball is edible, and I think it is. If you look carefully, it looks like the eyeball is a foil covered chocolate that I see all the time this time of year. - October 22, 2008 at 10:00 AM
- Serena said...
That is appalling. Definitely agree with you on the doll hair... not cool.
On the plus side, I think the eyeball is one of those Palmer's peanut butter filled ones, and those things are AMAZING. I'm addicted to them, they're the best part of Halloween. :) - October 22, 2008 at 10:02 AM
I find that oddly and disgustingly amusing.
Tho' I do have to agree with the synthetic hair bit.
-Amy - October 22, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Ditch the doll head and nasty frosted hair (blech); otherwise, these are pretty hilarious! It reminds me of the year I made a cemetery cake for Halloween with cookie gravestones and a doll's hand coming up out of the earth a la Carrie. Wait, I need to find a photo of that... sounds like a wreck to me!
- October 22, 2008 at 10:07 AM
- The Chubby One said...
Why the eyeball? How did an eye overtake Barbie? She couldn't fight off an armless, legless, defenseless eye ball?
- October 22, 2008 at 10:10 AM
- Liz T. said...
Best doll-in-a-cake I've ever seen!
And I agree with Alixandra -- I guarantee that you have unknowingly eaten much wore things than a piece of plastic hair.
It rocks! - October 22, 2008 at 10:11 AM
When the page loaded the first thing I saw was that eye staring at me and I literally jumped and thought, "AHHHH!" I almost said it out loud even.
- October 22, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Blech! These look nasty.
At least when I do doll cakes for my friends' kids, I put the hair in a ponytail so that I avoid the whole hair in the frosting issue! - October 22, 2008 at 10:17 AM
- Poetry Sue said...
Yikes! My son would run away screaming... who are they marketing these too?
- October 22, 2008 at 10:21 AM
- Unknown said...
take a look!
a cake wreak, I believe. - October 22, 2008 at 10:25 AM
- Mini Me said...
I think it's too funny! At least for an adult or older child. Take that you all too perfect Barbies!
- October 22, 2008 at 10:25 AM
- Angie McCullagh said...
Better synthetic hair than real hair!
Angie (from over at www.HalfAssedKitchen.com) - October 22, 2008 at 10:27 AM
- kerry said...
i am definitely torn. they certainly are imaginative, but i don't think i'd like one looking back at me.
- October 22, 2008 at 10:29 AM
- Ramie.Leigh said...
I love that the bakery apparently expects to sell many of these, as there are others just like it lined up in the background...
- October 22, 2008 at 10:32 AM
I have got to stop checking this site before breakfast. Ewwww.
- October 22, 2008 at 10:33 AM
- Kat Mortensen said...
Whose "Eye"dea was that? I was afraid of the Old Maid in a deck of cards. I'm pretty sure I would have had to be sedated if anyone presented me this as a child. Then again, boys may SEE things differently.
Kat - October 22, 2008 at 10:35 AM
- Unknown said...
I kind of like them. Kooky good fun.
- October 22, 2008 at 10:37 AM
- Beki - TheRustedChain said...
Now that's just freaky!
I'm sure my 6 year old would love them though. ;-) - October 22, 2008 at 10:45 AM
- Hyla said...
What the hell is this?? These are wacky! I could not eat ANYTHING with hair in it, blech!
http://greenearthjourney.blogspot.com - October 22, 2008 at 10:46 AM
- Leigh Ayn said...
Those would actually be cool cakes if they weren't holding those...hairballs.
- October 22, 2008 at 10:46 AM
- Angela said...
Ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew!
- October 22, 2008 at 10:47 AM
- Alison said...
Small Shake: yes, yes there are words. There are the ones I uttered when opening this page: "What the...?!??"
However, I can see the anti-cheesy appeal of these little freakouts. I wondered if they were a reference to the Corpse Bride or some other such cultural phenomenon of which I was unaware. - October 22, 2008 at 10:47 AM
- the rabbi's wife said...
Ick, ick, ick! Reminds me why I'm glad I live in a country that doesn't have Halloween.
- October 22, 2008 at 10:52 AM
- Brianna said...
i concur. hair, real or synthetic, anywhere near my food makes me be "reintroduced to breakfast the unpleasant way"
- October 22, 2008 at 10:54 AM
- Woof said...
WOW these cakes are so cool. They are alien eye creatures removing their masks... The one huge eye and the head in the dolls hands is just brilliant. After hearing me state this a co-worker made a comment of me being on the level of an 8 year old! Well most of us guys are...
- October 22, 2008 at 10:57 AM
- Ice Cream said...
If you were to shave off the synthetic hair it would reduce the gag factor and increase the freak factor. Win-win.
- October 22, 2008 at 10:59 AM
- Corey Wilde said...
The nieces and nevvies all agree, this is the coolest cake they've seen. I think children have a much higher tolerance, a love even, of the grotesque than adults.
- October 22, 2008 at 11:02 AM
- Garret said...
I'm thinking it's kinda cool, and not a wreck. It's Halloween and an awesome way to show it.
- October 22, 2008 at 11:04 AM
unlike the shark attack cake, this is grossness I can revel in, probably because of my deeply rooted anti-Barbie leanings.
But is that orange stuff frosting or wool? Looks like the evil decapitator eyeballs met their match in a mass outbreak of tea-cosies. - October 22, 2008 at 11:05 AM
- Laura said...
i agree with Alixandra...they're brilliant!
- October 22, 2008 at 11:05 AM
- Carrie P said...
These cakes are creepy and demented. Would be absolutely perfect for fans of Silent Hill or the works of H.P. Lovecraft.
- October 22, 2008 at 11:05 AM
- Erica Henderson said...
I think any hair in the frosting is bad.
- October 22, 2008 at 11:06 AM
- Woof said...
Let me explain more... the way I see it is they are alien eye creatures removing their masks. The one huge eye is the real alien monster head and the doll head is the mask to fool us humans... just brilliant.
- October 22, 2008 at 11:10 AM
- Kathryn Johnson said...
Love it!
- October 22, 2008 at 11:14 AM
What in the fish IS that *thing*? How disgusting...
- October 22, 2008 at 11:16 AM
- Unknown said...
While I wouldn't want one, they certainly are unique. I'm not in total agreement that it's a wreck; more just odd and unusual.
Oh well, love the site, makes me laugh everyday. - October 22, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Eyeball cakes!!
Love it! Too funny.
Ah, what a macabre sense of humour. Much like mine.:o)
Amy B. - October 22, 2008 at 11:25 AM
- Hi Kooky said...
These cakes are fabulous! The hair in the icing adds to the glorious grossness! I love these cakes. This is a case of SO WRONG = SO RIGHT.
Of course, I'd never present one to a child. Although now that I think of it, my 7-year old boy would probably laugh his head off if he saw this (no pun intended). - October 22, 2008 at 11:35 AM
- sues2u2 said...
I agree about the hair being pretty nasty in the icing but the rest of it is pretty cute! I would bet that the eyeballs are edible. I saw some @ Wal Mart that I almost bought for a pumpkin cake I want to make.
- October 22, 2008 at 11:47 AM
i'm reminded of the naked baby carrot jockeys in my lack of understanding. i mean, i love halloween as much as the next person (well, probably more than the next person....) but i think i draw the line at eating anything eyeball- related.
- October 22, 2008 at 11:51 AM
- Lisa said...
Those are awesome! I would totally buy those!
- October 22, 2008 at 11:54 AM
- Alex said...
Is it wrong that I actually love these?
- October 22, 2008 at 11:56 AM
- Hyena Overlord said...
m k glass said You know, it's all fun and games until someone loses an eye...
Then it a sport. - October 22, 2008 at 12:21 PM
- Faith said...
Frankly, I love these. I'd have them at my house on Hallowe'en. In fact, I may have to find out who made them!
- October 22, 2008 at 12:23 PM
- Her. said...
...I kind of want one.
It's creepy and I love it! - October 22, 2008 at 12:25 PM
- Hyena Overlord said...
I don't like the hair/icing either but the cakes are kinda cool. And on November 1st you can get one for half price.
Darn, I was in the grocery store and forgot to look in the bakery. There are some weird ones around here. - October 22, 2008 at 12:28 PM
- NanU said...
Awwww, that's not wrecky; it's cool. It's Halloween! It's supposed to be gross!
- October 22, 2008 at 12:31 PM
I looked at these.. trolled a few other sites, came back and looked again. Did some work, and I'm back again.
The more I look, the more I like the beheaded, alien eyeball, anti-Barbie concept that's going on here.
The longer I look, the more inclined I am to do something like this myself for a Halloween party :) - October 22, 2008 at 12:46 PM
- Sydney Hell said...
Wow! I LOVE doll cakes, the thought of hair in the frosting never occurred to me till now. Yeah it is kinda gross huh?
But these are totally brilliant!
Psycho eyeball dolls a-go-go! - October 22, 2008 at 12:49 PM
- TornadoBaby said...
Oh lawd.... I jumped when that photo uploaded suddenly on the page.
Original idea, but definitely looked better mentally than for real...
"It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye. Then it's just a game... find the eye!"
I found them, and all the other missing eyes. They mutated....
~Jenn - October 22, 2008 at 12:54 PM
I actually kinda like it. But then again, I have an appreciation for blatantly craptastic things like plaid pants and floral couches.
- October 22, 2008 at 12:56 PM
- Amy McMean said...
If I had to guess I would say these cakes were made by a boy who was the middle child and has some issues with his mother not putting him in dance class.
- October 22, 2008 at 1:00 PM
My brother didn't just pop the heads off my Barbies, he also chewed off their toes and half their feet. (Poor Barbies, couldn't wear pumps any more 'cos they wouldn't stay on. Had to wear their go-go boots instead.) Some chewed-off feet, or any body parts really, would go nicely with these cakes. Just pick a few off the shark cupcake mountain from the other day, and you're good.
If the eyes are really Palmers chocolate though, that's wreckish right there. Palmers is nasty and waxy. IMHO, of course. Though I have not tried their peanut butter eyeballs, I confess. - October 22, 2008 at 1:01 PM
- Liz! said...
I'm with the 8-year-old boy...way cool! in a sick and twisted kinda way :)
- October 22, 2008 at 1:06 PM
- Momma J said...
Disturbing . . . yet I can't stop looking at it . . . it's like it follows you.
http://crochetbymommaj.blogspot.com/ - October 22, 2008 at 1:09 PM
Those cakes are fugly, and I want one!! The perfect anti-cake, for Halloween or whatnot.
- October 22, 2008 at 1:10 PM
I think these are cool. They are a classic horror movie in cake-form! Much better than cheesy pumpkin cakes or whatever.
As for the synthetic hair... Hey, its plastic right? So not that much different than the doll itself being stuck in the cake. Furthermore, its not like all the hair is going to fall out and stay in the frosting. Chances are when you move away the head, all the hair will pull away with it. - October 22, 2008 at 1:11 PM
- TB Tabby said...
I agree with Banana. These cakes are pretty cool, and nicely suited for the season.
- October 22, 2008 at 1:15 PM
- Kemmei said...
EYE WANT ONE! I may haave to re-think my Halloween cake plans this year, and freak out my grocerystore bakers. Again.
- October 22, 2008 at 1:46 PM
Long time reader (and fan), first time commenting . . . these are freaking *fabulous*! What a great idea (notice I restrained myself and didn't say "eye-dea").
Finally, something an 8-year-old boy and a 38-year old woman can agree on. It probably helps that I work in a biology lab where we *study* eyes, but I would *so* bring one of these to a holiday get-together . . . - October 22, 2008 at 2:00 PM
WANT! Now if they could just make some where the doll parts are candy instead of plastic,and the heads got nicely done frosting instead of that frizzy mess.I love the eyeballs.But I'v alwasy been a fan of Halloween.
- October 22, 2008 at 2:02 PM
- Rachel said...
Honestly, my biggest beef with this cake - and these types of cake that try to be so cutesy - is.....where's the beef? I like pretty and creative cakes as much as the next person, but I also like cake. And, while Eyeball Barbie might make a nice Halloween centerpiece, it would hardly feed a small crowd at the presumed Halloween party. Too much cute, not enough carbs, says me.
- October 22, 2008 at 2:04 PM
- Darth Rob said...
Wow, I love those, so original! I dont know if someone already said it, no time to read 80+ comments, but those eyeballs are foil wrapped candy. I ate a bag of them last week.
- October 22, 2008 at 2:19 PM
just curious, is that a cake on the floor in the background?
- October 22, 2008 at 2:20 PM
When my son was 9 or so, he would have killed for one of these! Love it! After I landed back in my chair after elevating about a foot and shrieking so loud I scared the dogs, of course.
I think I still have one of my son's old mutant eyeballs kicking around here. Hmm, Halloween isn't far off...my son may be 2,000 miles away, but my husband lives right here. :) - October 22, 2008 at 2:39 PM
- Utok said...
I love it.
- October 22, 2008 at 2:41 PM
- A Swell Girl said...
Seriously, as a mommy of 2 girlie girls, EYE LOVE THIS CAKE. I'm do recreating (stealing) the idea and making one with a popcorn ball (recipe at halfassed kitchen) and a fondant eye ball. Excellent EYE-dea for the Halloween carnival.
- October 22, 2008 at 2:42 PM
- MaryO said...
OMG ! Straight outta a 50s sci fi !! Be still my heart! :-)
I'm ROTFLMAO !!!!! - October 22, 2008 at 3:03 PM
At first glance, I thought, "Dead baby birds - dear god!"
On second view, as halloween cakes go, the "pull mask off to reveal eye-ball-headed alien" concept is kinda cool.
Still, the "Dead baby birds - dear god!" reaction would keep me from being able to indulge. - October 22, 2008 at 3:07 PM
- Keemster said...
Seriously, is there cake underneath all that crap?!
- October 22, 2008 at 3:30 PM
- Licketysplit said...
I could have done without the head. The eyeball alone is statement enough.
- October 22, 2008 at 3:40 PM
OK well it being Halloween and all those are kind of really awesome. I have a thing for eyeballs, though.
- October 22, 2008 at 3:54 PM
- JJ said...
These are actually better than the doll cakes with the heads left on. Have you ever seen those cake doll heads???? Those things can give you real nightmares.
- October 22, 2008 at 4:19 PM
- Melinda said...
Pretty clever actually! Perfect for a Halloween party! Creepy but not too disgusting.
- October 22, 2008 at 4:25 PM
- Unknown said...
I agree with all: cute, but PLEASE!, no hair and no horrible plastic smell near my food. If I received this I'd probably disappoint the giver, because I can't eat stuff that has a weird smell or possibly has foreign objects in it--I won't even try because I've experienced the results too many times already (finding pieces of plastic, onion skins or extraordinarily woody vegetables in something as I was eating it). No way I'm going to tempt fate ever again.
If there was a sugar/fondant/marzipan alternative for the body/head, and there was no hair, or it was spun sugar ... - October 22, 2008 at 4:53 PM
- Mr. Becksfort said...
I think we are forgetting that no matter what the holiday, people are supposed to be able to eat the cake. this cake does not make me want to eat it. it makes me not want to eat at all.
- October 22, 2008 at 5:05 PM
- fug estate said...
That is TOO CREEPY. Fortunately this is the right season for it, being Halloweeny and all.
Still. TOO CREEPY. - October 22, 2008 at 5:08 PM
- Squidley said...
I have to say, as a Texan, thank you for correct usage of an apostrophe in the word "y'all" - not that I expect anything less than perfect punctuation from you! I've got to get me one of them eyeball-head ladies.
- October 22, 2008 at 5:37 PM
- Katy said...
Yuck! I'm just not that into gross halloween stuff.
- October 22, 2008 at 5:42 PM
- Emily said...
We have this high-end glasses shop here in Philly (two branches, actually), called Modern Eye. Their shops have eye-based decorations everywhere - painted on stuff, in the center of fake flowers, you name it. Along with very comfy Victorian-looking chairs, go figure. They've won awards/been in magazines for their interior design, because it's so wackily awesome.
Their mascots are a man and woman just like these, albeit in swimsuits - but in any case, with a single huge eyeball for a head. You can get t-shirts of them, even. So you can guess what these cupcakes remind me of! - October 22, 2008 at 5:43 PM
- Aimee said...
Oh my my my. To what depth are we reaching when we somehow get up one day, go to work and decide.. "Todays the day people. We are rippin the heads off dolls and shovin on eyeballs!"
Who does this?? - October 22, 2008 at 5:51 PM
- Dea said...
Eeew, the hair is WRONG. I like the eyeball cake, but the doll hair - just, just.....so not RIGHT!!!
- October 22, 2008 at 6:02 PM
- Monica said...
Ooooh, and here I thought I'd be the lone freak who liked these! I think they're fab. And my mom would love 'em too. In fact, I kind of want to make some myself. The occasional synthetic hair would be totally worth it, imo.
- October 22, 2008 at 6:33 PM
- ksaldria said...
Great. As if dolls cakes weren't creepy enough.
- October 22, 2008 at 6:53 PM
- Unknown said...
When I called my husband over to see this, I had accidently hit something that made the picture far more than screen sized and it was showing the skirts of the figures. He starts with "I know she doesn't like cupcake c-" as I was scrolling up and that's where he stopped speaking, followed bya shocked pause, moving into laughter. I think he agrees with the 8 year old. My 14 year old daughter thinks they are beyond 'way cool' and are simply awesome.
- October 22, 2008 at 7:31 PM
- Wendy said...
This is so awesome.
- October 22, 2008 at 7:57 PM
- Nicky said...
I actually really like these as Halloween cakes. After all, it's the one time of year when dessert should be horrifying!! There's clearly a healthy dose of self-awareness in the design of these cakes ...
- October 22, 2008 at 8:35 PM
- sonyacarlson said...
I think this cake is wreck-tastic, but maybe, just maybe, the creator was inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson and his transparent eyeball. I can't say that I remember what the meaning was, I just thought it was weird. However, someone thought Emerson was cool.
- October 22, 2008 at 8:41 PM
Despite the fact that orange is my favourite colour, that cake is gross (IMO)! I'm eating D:
- October 22, 2008 at 8:44 PM
I just wanted to say this blog is hilarious! I love it! :)
- October 22, 2008 at 8:52 PM
- Mad Izatie said...
It's scary and it looks ke it belongs in a japanese horror film.
- October 22, 2008 at 9:34 PM
Omg, way too cool. I love 'em! And I am far from 8 years old or male. The rest of my household now wants eyeball cakes, but they are all male so I'm not surprised. These cakes would go perfect with the IV running red punch bowl and the rubber hands holding candy at a Halloween party.
- October 22, 2008 at 10:08 PM
- Sarah+2girls said...
Was this picture taken in CT? I just saw these in the store the other day! I immediately thought of sending a pic to cake wrecks, but I guess Field Wreckporter Lydia A beat me to it.
- October 22, 2008 at 10:17 PM
I love it.
I agree that:
fake doll hair+cake=bad
fake doll bodies=icky
but all things considered, I think they're brilliantly funny... - October 22, 2008 at 10:19 PM
- Bedlam said...
Those are so kool!!!
- October 22, 2008 at 10:46 PM
- Michele said...
What the heck??? lol These are sad, sad, sad! Definitely not something I would run out to buy. Guess I am in the minority on here today though! lol
- October 22, 2008 at 11:13 PM
- Dark Phoenix (Nixa) said...
What is Sauron doing on that cake?
- October 22, 2008 at 11:51 PM
- b said...
I had to look at if for a minute to figure out what it was!
I do hope I have a pic of this, but as a joke one year I asked my hubby for one of those doll cakes. Since Barbies always seem to have a theme, I asked that mine have the following theme: Prom Night Carrie Barbie, which ended up being probably the average doll cake, but with the added element of being covered in globs of dripping red gel icing. He said the decorator acted frightened of him when he went to pick up the cake. - October 22, 2008 at 11:54 PM
- alicia policia said...
This cake is awesome!!! I _love_ it, and I plan to do it myself, but I know that I'm gonna have to add some blood and gore to mine. : ) How did I never think of doing this? It's brilliant!
And may I add, it is far more creative than any yawn-inducing-fondant-figure covered concoction that I've seen of late.
I'm gonna be popping the heads off everything I can put on a cake now. Hmmm...giant eyball headed baby carrot jockeys -- now THAT would be cool... - October 23, 2008 at 1:15 AM
Wow, it is like Grant Morrison "Sea Guy" comic all over! Mickey Eye cakes! Awesome!
- October 23, 2008 at 1:38 AM
JC's link goes to a cake of Spike from Buffy!! That, my friend, is no wreck! It's freaking fantastic! I recognized it right away, and never would have imagined he could look so good in marzipan. Mmmmm....good enough to eat!!
Holli - October 23, 2008 at 2:42 AM
I think these are awesome! Ew on the synthetic hair, obviously, but if I saw these in the store I'd buy one just for laughs. And then eat it, of course.
- October 23, 2008 at 2:49 AM
- Eric said...
"If you keep making that face, one of these days...you will get stuck making it."
"Dr. Eyecare, you can't scare your patients into wearing their glasses."
www.goinggreenaccidently.blogspot.com - October 23, 2008 at 3:18 AM
- Laura said...
Oh wow. Props for the imagination though!
www.fromuktous.blogspot.com - October 23, 2008 at 5:27 AM
OMG!!! in drag!! performance art to a new high!!http://www.pluginmusic.com/news/archive.php?id=920
- October 23, 2008 at 9:15 AM
- Miranda said...
Advertise these things somewhere that goths hang out. You'll do mad business, trust me. I don't have a single friend who wouldn't love these things!
In fact, you know....I have the cake supplies...I could just get the eyeballs at party city....
--Miranda, the mad goth chick - October 23, 2008 at 9:16 AM
Ewwww. Not loving the eyeball people. And I agree, yuck with the synthetic hair in the frosting. Makes me think I'll hack up a hairball just thinking about it!
- October 23, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Definately not a wreck. I dig Halloween, and these are pretty much the ONLY cupcake dolls that I have ever liked. Were I an 8 year old boy, I would have thought these were hysterical. It's over-the-top, but it's SUPPOSED to be over-the-top.H appy Halloween!
- October 23, 2008 at 3:09 PM
- kyooty said...
(insert SCREAM) well if they were going for scary...
- October 31, 2008 at 7:35 AM
- Fuzzy Izmit said...
That is the coolest thing ever. I just love them! Creepy... but not because they are horribly done! Great job!
- November 6, 2008 at 3:45 PM
I HATE doll cakes but my only complaint about this is that they didn't simply toss the doll heads (total agreement on the hair + cake and frosting = nasty). It's so anti doll cake though and absolutely creepy that I actually like it!
- November 12, 2008 at 5:22 PM
i want one of these for my birthday! seriously! and i'm female and, er, well past the age of having dolly cakes.
but then again i have a thing for eyeballs......
and PS: Residents and Tolkienr eferences FTW!!! - December 29, 2008 at 3:17 AM
- Laser Potato said...
All these comments and not one single Medama-Oyaji reference? Come on, I thought it was obvious. He's as well-known in Japan as Hello Kitty.
- May 13, 2009 at 7:33 AM
- Wildroses said...
I have to admit, I would TOTALLY buy one of these. XD 10/10 for imagination! Also a 10/10 on the disturbing scale, perfect for Halloween! I can see why it's a Wreck though. My taste has never been the best~
- October 30, 2009 at 12:14 AM
I'll just say: WAY better than standard doll cake!
- August 21, 2010 at 6:08 PM
- Cupcakes Lady said...
Looks like a toy scene from The nightmare before christmas...when jack takes over christmas town! lol xx
- October 7, 2010 at 6:40 PM
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Companies are no longer limited to the office. The cost of traditional office telephone systems can prove prohibitive. Small and medium-sized companies might not have the necessary resources or networking expertise to implement reliable solutions. These solutions can improve communication and efficiency, but they are often very affordable. There are many VoIP providers, but what happens if your system stops working? Our Southend on Sea VoIP Repair Service will come to your office and fix your VoIP problems.
VoIP repairs don't have to be complicated or time-consuming. As your advocate and partner with national service providers, we ensure that your internal network is correctly wired and configured so that you can hear the best possible voice quality. As part of our VoIP repair service, you can also add new phones.
The Working VoIP Solution should be:
- Stable We manages the migration seamlessly, and you can keep your current phone numbers.
- Supported Expert support is included.
- Flexible These systems let you answer, forward, and manage voicemail from anywhere.
- Affordable Implement a fully-featured phone system without any maintenance or hardware costs.
Our expertise can help you fix your VoIP system. You don't have to pay anything if you get a free evaluation on your site.
The Southend on Sea Source for VoIP Repair
Communications technology has had its faults since the inception of VoIP. We repair and fix call recording, call recording, call dialling, auto-dialling and business VoIP. We can help your Southend on Sea business with VoIP problems. We cover areas including "SS2, SS99, SS22, SS0, SS4, SS3, SS9, SS5, ME11, SS8".
Telephone Systems Service has been providing services to businesses in Southend on Sea and surrounding areas for years. We specialize in VoIP system repairs, including troubleshooting Voice over IP systems and DSX systems. Phone system services include phone system cabling, office phones, expansions of business phone systems, and repair.
We specialize in VoIP repair for businesses.
Telephone Systems Service provides the services that small and growing businesses require in today's competitive market. We offer comprehensive VoIP repairs for office phones and business VoIP phone systems throughout Southend on Sea and other parts of the UK. Voice over IP (VoIP) is the next generation in telecommunication technology. Unlike landline phone systems that use local phone services, VoIP systems use the internet to transmit all calls and voicemails to faxes. This allows your business to be more flexible regardless of where you are located. Our Southend on Sea VoIP fault-finding service will ensure that your services go back online quickly.
Telephone Systems Service has made it our mission to offer the best office phone systems and business VoIP technology repair services. We are experts in installing, servicing, and supporting VoIP phone systems. We can assist you with any type of office VoIP phone system.
How VoIP Repairs Can Benefit Your Business
- We have years of experience in VoIP repairs and services.
- Our services are geared towards small- to medium-sized businesses.
- We will quickly resolve your phone problems and troubleshoot any other business phone issues.
- We take care of all aspects of VoIP and DSX systems.
Telephone Systems Service is available to repair your VoIP system or office phone system with no hang-ups.
VoIP Technician in Southend on Sea
Your company can now make and receive calls again using the latest VoIP repair technology. Your organization shouldn't rely on a VoIP that isn't performing well. Telephone Systems Southend on Sea can provide VoIP repairs that will allow you to take advantage of lower telecom rates as well as additional features that will power your business throughout the day.
VoIP Business Phone System Repair Southend on Sea
VoIP business phone system billing usually comes at a lower price than other telecom phone services. Our VoIP Business Phone System Repairs Southend on Sea will locate the problem and repair it for less than any other company. Don't worry about the person not being able to pick up your phone. Use our Southend on Sea VoIP repair service to avoid losing a client.
Southend on Sea VoIP Phone Installer
Diverse industries have been adapting to/switching to flexible technology that lowers capital expenditure and reduces operating costs. VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) ticks both of these boxes. VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a digital phone system that offers businesses measurable cost savings and scales according to changing needs.
Telephone Systems Service can assist you in seamlessly transitioning from legacy telephone systems to VoIP telecommunication systems, whether hosted or in-house. It will make a big difference in your telecommunications budget and bring flexibility and reliability to your office.
Southend on Sea Business VoIP Installer
A guide for VoIP telephone systems in 30 seconds
VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol and is a revolutionary communication system that has changed the way the world connects. It uses a high-speed internet connection for audio and video calls.
This is not a new technology. Many large businesses worldwide have made the switch to VoIP over a decade ago. Others are now making the transition. Cloud phone systems / hosted VoIP solutions are increasingly popular in Southend on Sea. They eliminate the need for an on-premises system and can even be used to connect with softphone clients.
It is surprising, but many Southend on Sea businesses are still trying to navigate that path. Perhaps it's a fear of constantly changing technology or the mistaken belief that legacy systems are easier to maintain and reliable.
VoIP and hosted VoIP telephony are ideal for small businesses with limited resources and must contend with rising operational costs.
What makes it different from a traditional telephone system, you ask?
Except for the fact that you're connected "in the cloud", there shouldn't be any difference in the quality of communication. The traditional phone handset will still be used, but calls will be routed through the cloud-based server.
It is important to partner with the right managed VoIP provider in Southend on Sea who has the experience and skill to create a network that suits your business's needs.
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When your VoIP provider is not providing good support.
A low price may have tempted you at a retail provider like Plusnet, TalkTalk, or BT. However, you found it not suitable for you. When you needed support for your business phone product, it was out of stock. Long waiting times meant that you had to talk to someone in a call centre that doesn't know anything about your business and cannot deviate from the script.
It can be difficult to complete even simple tasks like changing your account information or moving office. Sometimes, the "amazing" business phone deal you received is only for 3 or 5 years, which can cause problems down the road.
Telephone Systems Service can manage your hosted VoIP and telecoms. We can also help you with any other IT issues.
There are some benefits to business VoIP services Southend on Sea
VoIP phone systems can offer many benefits to businesses of any size. No matter how small or large your business is, VoIP phone systems offer tangible benefits supported by research.
Low upfront costs – Although it may seem daunting to invest in a complete telecommunications system, the upfront cost of replacing it might be very affordable. This is especially true if there are multiple satellite offices. It's actually the reverse. VoIP is a low-cost capital investment, as you can avoid the high costs of PBX hardware. VoIP providers often offer IP phones free of charge as part of their agreements. This means you only pay for what you use.
Low operational costs – VoIP has 35% to 75% lower call fees than an analogue telephone line. You get value-added features like IVR, call conference, call recording, auto-attendant and voicemail to email, as well as call bundles.
Seamless Integration – Most VoIP software integrates seamlessly into your existing operating systems. It can be set up using an existing internet connection or Ethernet. Remote maintenance and updates can be done outside of normal business hours. This minimizes downtime.
Remote Connectivity – This solves the greatest challenge that businesses currently face, which is a scattered business. Remote Connectivity allows employees to connect to their VoIP phone network from any location in the world as long as they have internet access. They can use their existing office phone number and even have a dedicated extension while working remotely. It's easy to plug into their computers from home, using either a desk phone handset (or softphones), and it works just as well as working from an office. This will be a huge benefit to companies that depend on uninterrupted business communications.
Scalability – VoIP offers many solutions to IT problems in Southend on Sea and is very adaptable. You can add as many lines as you need to make calls or reduce your size as needed. Scaling a traditional phone line PBX is a much more difficult task.
VOIP phone systems need extra care in network design and implementation to receive clear, noise-free audio from VOIP phones. Telephone Systems Service technicians are highly trained professionals who can provide that extra care. To get the best out of your landline, we set up telephone systems. We can install a telephone system for homeowners or businesses. It will allow you to answer calls in the right order, redirect them wherever you are, or automatically process the calls to the right person.
Save instant money
Whether your business is in China or Southend on Sea, the cost savings associated with switching to voice over IP are significant, especially when compared to the cost of maintaining a traditional PBX system. An on-site PBX incurs ongoing expenses like usage fees, call costs, maintenance fees, and other costs. Additionally, you will need to spend capital on equipment replacement or additional equipment.
These costs are greatly reduced with VoIP subscriptions, no matter if you're calling long-distance or local. Plus, we include the cost of equipment in your subscription plan. You'll get a wide range of features to make calling local or long-distance easy, such as call forwarding, voicemail, and disaster recovery. Your existing PBX can do this?
Get the competitive edge.
You can improve your business by switching from an on-premise, traditional system to a hosted VoIP telephone system. You can offer a better service to customers by switching to a flexible, cost-effective, scalable, and flexible communications system. Your IT team can be freed up for core business projects while we take care of the daily management of your hosted telephone system.
Never miss another business call.
Unanswered phones could mean lost customers or missed opportunities. Hosted phone systems make it easy never to miss a call. VoIP allows you to divert business calls from any phone number, anywhere in the world, to any person or group. This allows sales teams to be more efficient and helps them manage their busy times effectively. It also ensures that your customers get through.
You can be big without paying big.
Hosted telephony can help your business grow, regardless of its size. Call-forwarding makes small and medium businesses appear bigger. Access to many other complementary features, including call recording and video conference, will allow you to empower your employees and teams no matter where they may be. These features, and many more, can be used at work and on the go. We are specialists in VoIP telephone systems in Southend on Sea for small businesses, and we would love to help you grow your business by switching to a better phone system.


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UPDATE 10:12 p.m. EST: The Associated Press reports a mother and a baby have died due to the tornadoes. Their bodies were found near their car.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Oklahoma City and its surrounding areas, including the town of Moore, which was ravaged by a tornado just a few weeks ago.
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The storms have produced hail the size of baseballs, while Interstate 40 was totally shut down. Authorities have urged drivers to remain off the road.
Roughly 170,000 people around the Midwest have lost power due to the extreme weather and officials have reportedly had trouble reaching those injured because of hail and strong rains.
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How to fix the Webkit.dll error?
First of all, it is worth understanding why a webkit.dll file is missing and why webkit.dll errors occur. It is widespread for users to encounter situations where software does not work due to flaws in .dll files.
What is a DLL file, and why you receive DLL errors?
DLLs (Dynamic-Link Libraries) are shared libraries in Microsoft Windows, implemented by Microsoft Corporation. DLL files are just as important as files with an EXE extension, and DLL archives are simply impossible to implement without tools with .exe extension.:
When Webkit.dll is the missing error appears?
If you see these messages, you have some problems with Webkit.dll:
- "The program can't start because Webkit.dll is missing from your computer".
- "Webkit.dll Missing".
- "Webkit.dll Not Found".
- "Webkit.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem."
- "This application has failed to start because Webkit.dll was not found. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem."
But what do we do when there are problems when running a program? In this case, a problem with Webkit.dll. Here are a few ways to deal with this error quickly and permanently.:
Method 1: Download Webkit.dll and install it manually
First of all, you need to download Webkit.dll to PC from our site.
- Copy the file to the program install directory after where it is missing the DLL file.
- Or move the DLL file to the directory of your System (C:\Windows\System32, and for a 64 bit in C:\Windows\SysWOW64\).
- Now you need to reboot the computer.
If this method does not help and you see the messages like these - "webkit.dll Missing" or "webkit.dll Not Found," check to the next step.
Webkit.dll Versions
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Method 2: Fix Webkit.dll automatically using the error fixing tool
As practice shows, the error is caused by an unintentionally deleted Webkit.dll file, which forces applications to crash. Malicious programs and infections by them cause Webkit.dll with the rest of the system files to get corrupted.
You can fix Webkit.dll automatically using the error fixing tool! This kind of device is designed to repair corrupted/deleted files in Windows folders. Install it, run it, and the program will automatically fix your Webkit.dll problems.
If this method does not help, check to the next step.
Method 3: Install Or Reinstall The Microsoft Visual C ++ Redistributable Package
Webkit.dll error can also appear because of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package. You should check for updates and reinstall the software. Use Windows Updates search for this action. When you find the Microsoft Visual C ++ Redistributable Package, you can update it or remove the outdated version and reinstall the program.
- Press the key with the Windows logo on the keyboard - select Control Panel - look through the categories - click on Uninstall.
- Check the version of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable - uninstall the older version.
- Repeat uninstallation with the rest of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.
- You can install Visual C++ redistributable 2015 Redistribution Update 3 from the official Microsoft website.
- After downloading the installation file, run it and install it on your PC.
- Reboot the computer after successful installation.
If this method does not help, check to the next step.
Method 4: Reinstall The Program
Once a particular program starts to fail due to a missing .DLL file, reinstall the program so that the problem is safely resolved.
If this method does not help, check to the next step.
Method 5: Scan Your System For Malware And Viruses
System File Checker (SFC) is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore them. This guide describes how to run the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) to scan your system files and to repair missing or corrupted system files (including .DLL files). If a Windows Resource Protection (WRP) file is missing or corrupted, Windows might not behave as expected. For example, some Windows functions might not work, or Windows might crash. The "sfc scannow" option is one of several specific switches available with the sfc command, the Command Prompt command used to run System File Checker. To run it, first open Command Prompt first by typing "command prompt" in Search, right-click on "Command Prompt", and then select "Run as administrator" from the drop-down menu to run Command Prompt with administrator privileges. You must run an elevated Command Prompt to be able to perform a SFC scan.
- Run a full system scan at the expense of an antivirus program. Do not rely only on Windows Defender. It is better to choose additional antivirus programs in parallel.
- After a threat is detected, you need to reinstall the program that shows this notification. In most cases, you need to reinstall the program so that the problem immediately disappears.
- Try to perform a restore at system startup if all the above steps didn't help.
- As a last resort, reinstall your Windows operating system.
In the Command Prompt window, type "sfc /scannow" and press Enter on the keyboard to execute this command. System File Checker will start and should take some time to complete the scan (about 15 minutes). Wait for the scanning process to complete and restart the computer to see if you still receive "The program can't start because Webkit.dll is missing from your computer" error.
Method 6: Use a registry cleaner
Registry Cleaner is a powerful utility that can clean unnecessary files, fix registry problems, find out the causes of slow PC operation and eliminate them. The program is ideal for working on a PC. People with administrator rights can quickly scan and then clean a user's registry.
- Download the application to your Windows operating system.
- Now, install the program and run it. The utility will automatically clean and fix the problem areas of your computer.
If this method does not help, check to the next step.


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Asthma is a common condition that causes coughing, wheezing, tightness of the chest and breathlessness. Most people with asthma who take the appropriate treatment can live normal lives, but left untreated, asthma can cause permanent damage to the airways
The usual symptoms of asthma are
Not everyone will get all of these symptoms. Some people experience them from time to time; a few people may experience these symptoms all the time.
There isn't a cure for asthma. However, treatments are available to help manage your symptoms. Your treatment plan will be individual to you, combining medicines and asthma management in a way that works best for you
Medicines are only part of your treatment for asthma. You will also need to deal with the things that make it worse. Keep a diary to record anything that triggers your asthma - this can help you to discover a pattern. Using a peak flow meter to monitor your lung function can also help. If you have repeatedly low readings in a certain situation (for example, at the end of a working day, after exercise or after contact with an animal) this may indicate the trigger.
Asthma UK This website has been revamped to meet the needs of the thousands of people with asthma who visit the site each day, either to find important information about asthma and how to control it
Asthma An excellent resource with useful video, audio, images and references relating to asthma.
NHS - Asthma Further information about symptoms, treatment, causes and prevention of Asthma.
These links all come from trusted resources but if you are unsure about these or any other medical matters please contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
One in three people will be affected by cancer at some stage in their life. There are many different types of cancer and this page doesn't cover them all, but the general information will help you to access further information and support.
There are videos available Macmillan and the support they offer on the Macmillan Video Site
There is further information and educational videos on the Cancer Research UK Video Site
Cancer - Healthtalkonline Healthtalkonline, an award-winning charity website, lets you share in other people's experiences of health and illness. An excellent resource compiled after interviewing a wide range of people suffering from heart disease.
Cancer Overview An excellent resource with useful video, audio, images and references relating to differing forms of Cancer, the causes & treatments.
Cancerhelp Free information service provided by Cancer Research UK about cancer and cancer care for people with cancer and their families. Information is formatted in such a way that makes understanding the website an easy process
Macmillan Cancer Support Europe's leading cancer information charity, with over 4,500 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers.
NHS Further information about symptoms, treatment, causes and prevention of Cancer
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a preventable disease that was responsible for the deaths of 88,000 people in the UK in 2008 (British Heart Foundation CHD Statistics 2010). In all, 191,00 died from heart and circulatory disease in the UK. Death rates are highest in Scotland and North of England and lowest in the South of England. CHD is the biggest killer in the country.
There are videos available on all aspects of BHF and heart disease on the BHF video site
Now you can download and listen to podcasts free from the BHF - either on the move or in the comfort of your own home. We have a few examples below.
Controlling Cholesterol
Giving Up Smoking
Risk Factors & Heart Disease
"The British Heart Foundation is Britain's leading charity fighting heart and circulatory disease – the UK's biggest killer. The BHF funds research, education and life-saving equipment and helps heart patients return to a full and active way of life. The charity relies on donations to continue its vital work."
The BHS recommends that only properly validated BP monitors be used both in the clinic and at home. All the monitors listed on their website have been clinically validated. This means that all the machines, regardless of their cost, give reliable readings when used correctly. Please note that added cost does not equate to added accuracy.
View a list of clinically validated BP monitors
CHD - Healthtalkonline Healthtalkonline, an award-winning charity website, lets you share in other people's experiences of health and illness. An excellent resource compiled after interviewing a wide range of people suffering from heart disease.
CHD An excellent resource with useful video, audio, images and references relating to CHD.
NHS Further information about symptoms, treatment, causes and prevention of CHD.
British Heart Foundation Our vision is of a world in which people do not die prematurely of heart disease. We will achieve this through our pioneering research, our vital prevention activity and by ensuring quality care and support for people living with heart disease.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a collection of lung diseases including chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease. The main symptom of COPD is an inability to breathe in and out properly. This is also referred to as airflow obstruction.
NHS Guide to the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and risks of COPD from the NHS
COPD Factsheet This factsheet is for people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or who would like information about it.
British Lung Foundation Information and guidance on living with COPD
Diabetes is a long-term (chronic) condition caused by too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. It is also known as diabetes mellitus. There are two types of diabetes - type 1 and type 2.
According to the charity Diabetes UK, more than two million people in the UK have the condition and up to 750,000 more are believed to have it without realising they do.
More than three-quarters of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes mellitus. This used to be known as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or maturity-onset diabetes mellitus. The number of people with type 2 diabetes is rapidly increasing as it commoner in the overweight and obese, which is itself a growing problem.
The remainder have type 1 diabetes mellitus, which used to be known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
It's recognised that the sooner the blood sugar levels are brought under control, the better the long term prospects of preventing damage. Lifestyle advice about diet, weight management and regular activity is the first step.
Type 1 diabetes will require immediate insulin therapy, Type 2 diabetes will first be managed with a drug called Metformin, if lifestyle changes alone aren't effective. There are now several other drugs used in type 2 diabetes, although eventually some type 2 diabetics will need insulin therapy as it's a progressive disease
There is further information and education on the Diabetes UK Video Site
Diabetes - Healthtalkonline Healthtalkonline, an award-winning charity website, lets you share in other people's experiences of health and illness. An excellent resource compiled after interviewing a wide range of people suffering from heart disease.
Type 1 Diabetes An excellent resource with useful information and references relating to Type 1 Diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes A useful resource regarding Type 2 Diabetes.
Diabetes UK Largest charity in the UK devoted to the care and treatment of people with diabetes in order to improve the quality of life for people with the condition
NHS Further information about symptoms, treatment, causes and prevention of Diabetes
Mental health is about how we think, feel and behave. One in four people in the UK have a mental health problem at some point in their lives, which affects their daily life, relationships or physical health.
Mental health disorders take many different forms and affect people in different ways. Schizophrenia, depression and personality disorders are all examples of mental health problems. Diseases such as Alzheimer's and dementia generally develop in old age, whereas eating disorders are more common in young people.
The Alzheimer's Society is the leading care and research charity for people with dementia and their carers.
They provide further information and education, support for carers, and quality day and home care on the Alzheimer's Society Video Site
You can subscribe to wellbeing podcasts on the Mental Health Foundation Website.
The website of the Mental Health Foundation outlines the charity's work in research, policy, service development and service user involvement. The site offers information and publications to download on research, good practice in services and on mental health problems and key issues.
Mental Health - Healthtalkonline Healthtalkonline, an award-winning charity website, lets you share in other people's experiences of health and illness. An excellent resource compiled after interviewing a wide range of people suffering from heart disease.
Alzheimer's Disease An information sheet helping to understand mroe about Alzheimer's Disease
Depression An information sheet helping to understand more about the causes, treatment and understanding of Depression
Alzheimer's Society Comprehensive information for people with all forms of dementia. Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Alzheimer Scotland Alzheimer Scotland provides a wide range of specialist services for people with dementia and their carers. We offer personalised support services, community activities, information and advice, at every stage of the dementia journey
Mental Health Foundation Founded in 1949, the Mental Health Foundation is a leading UK charity that provides information, carries out research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems, whatever their age and wherever they live
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting 8.5 million people in the UK. It develops gradually over time, causing joints to become stiff and painful. It can affect any joint but commonly affects the hands, knees, hips, feet and spine.
Osteoarthritis usually develops in people who are over 50 years of age, and it is more common in women than in men. It is commonly thought that osteoarthritis is an inevitable part of getting older, but this is not true. Younger people can also be affected by osteoarthritis, often as a result of an injury or another joint condition.
Arthritis Research UKArthritis Research UK is the charity leading the fight against arthritis. Everything we do is underpinned by research
NHS Guide to the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and risks of Ostearthritis from the NHS
Osteoarthritis Factsheet This factsheet is for people who have osteoarthritis or who would like information about it.
Arthritis Care Arthritis Care exists to support people with arthritis. They are the UK's largest organisation working with and for all people who have arthritis.
The NHS website contains lots of useful information, tips and advice on living with chronic pain.
Help from your GP and use of NHS services dedicated to pain management can help make sufferers more independant, reduce the severity of pain and assist in day to day with coping with what can be a debilitating condition.
A stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.
Like all organs, the brain needs the oxygen and nutrients provided by blood to function properly. If the supply of blood is restricted or stopped, brain cells begin to die. This can lead to brain damage and possibly death.
Strokes are a medical emergency and prompt treatment is essential because the sooner a person receives treatment for a stroke, the less damage is likely to happen.
The NHS Stroke Act FAST pages offer a great deal of information about stroke, including how to recognise the signs, some real stories of stroke sufferers and advice on how to live your life after a stroke.
NHS - Stroke
Chest Heart & Stroke Charity (N.Ireland)
Chest Heart & Stroke Charity (Scotland)
A transient ischaemic attack (TIA), or 'mini-stroke', is caused by a temporary fall in the blood supply to part of the brain, leading to a lack of oxygen to the brain. This can cause symptoms that are similar to a stroke, although they don't last as long. A TIA lasts only a few minutes and is usually resolved within 24 hours
As TIAs are serious, it is important that they are always investigated so that appropriate treatment can be given quickly. With treatment, the risk of a further TIA or a full stroke can be greatly reduced.