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Because some people suffer chronic c difficile doctors are using a new therapy to dislodge the disruptive c diff from their intestine. Fecal matter from a family member is often sought so that the material entering their system is reflective of local stomach flora. This is then turned into a liquid slurry and inserted into the body to colonise the intestine. This therapy is sometimes known as Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT)
Time will tell whether this then introduces a new balance in the intestine and returns to the system bacteria depleted by antibiotic treatment, which in normal circumstances would combat the c diff anyway. It is by no means clear as yet exactly how the cure takes place in specific biological terms – but the general theory that recolonizing the colon with healthy bacteria will reverse the c difficile seems to be true. Some research indicates that the reintroduction of Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes elements are part of the cure.
The fecal matter is inserted into the intestine in one of 3 ways. Via a duodenal tube, a rectal tube or colonoscopy. The colonoscopy is favoured as the whole of the colon can be recolonized and the extent of the infection can be clarified during the process. The cure may happen within hours or a few days.
This is a not a new therapy, but it has been a rare one until the recent mushrooming of c difficile infections. It has not gone to widespread clinical trials yet although some are planned, with one underway in Norway. There is extensive anecdotal evidence however and you can find several articles on our sister site (c-diff.net) by clicking here .
Success rates of 97% have been noted and those for whom it does not work are often those with severe colitis. Overall a cure rate of 89% in 275 cases from a round the world has been noted. Initial research also suggest that a small minority who have further c diff infections have been reinfected from another source


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KANSAS CITY (WKOW) - For the 15th straight year, the Badger's men basketball team is playing in the NCAA tournament.
They will get their run started Friday morning against twelfth seeded Ole Miss. This is their first trip to the NCAA tournament since 2004.
Both the Badgers and the Rebels got to shoot around the Sprint Center Thursday afternoon, and excitement was in the air.
"We're excited. We're ready to play," said UW senior forward Mike Bruesewitz. "We're playing great basketball at the end of the season, which is where you want to be. If you're a college basketball player and you don't have a little butterfly in your stomach, you're not alive. This is the best time of the year."
Friday's match up tips off at 11:40 a.m. in Kansas City.

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The Nashville Predators have acquired centre Paul Gaustad and a fourth-round draft pick from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a first round draft pick in 2012.
The 6'4 veteran forward has seven goals and 10 assists with 98 hits, 40 blocked shots and 70 penalty minutes in 56 games this season.
In eight NHL seasons, the North Dakota native has 72 goals, 181 points and 585 penalty minutes in 479 games.
Drafted by the Sabres in the seventh round (220th overall) of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, Gaustad finished in the top ten among NHL faceoff leaders last season.


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Born Free USA Global Field Projects
Dolphins in Turkey (COMPLETED)
Following a dramatic negotiation, the Born Free Foundation® secured the release of two dolphins, Tom and Misha. Their plight made international news when they were placed in a small concrete swimming pool in the Turkish town of Hisaronu for the purpose of tourist swim-with experiences. Here, local campaign group, the Dolphin Angels, arranged a massive Facebook protest and an ongoing street presence, calling for their release. The aim was to rehabilitate the two dolphins and release them back into the ocean.
Background: During the spring and summer of 2010, Born Free Foundation's Travellers' Animal Alert! campaign received complaints from concerned tourists regarding two bottlenose dolphins held in a swimming pool style structure in Hisaronu, southeast Turkey. At the same time, a Turkey-based campaign group, the Dolphin Angels, were mounting an effective local campaign against the facility and a Facebook campaign was attracting growing support.
A team from Born Free visited the site to investigate. The findings included a hastily constructed, extremely small and poorly filtered pool, in which two large dolphins swam in their own waste.
In September 2010, after the owner had fled and considerable negotiations with the facilities' creditors had taken place, an agreement was reached to transfer ownership of the dolphins to Born Free. Born Free, in collaboration with Underwater Research Society (SAD) and Dolphin Angels, then undertook the emergency rescue of Tom and Misha and relocated them to a temporary sea pen in southern Turkey.
The dolphins were subsequently moved to a specially designed large, deep-rehabilitation sea pen constructed by Born Free. It is here that Tom and Misha underwent rehabilitation before successfully being released back to the wild in 2012.
While the focus of this project was the rehabilitation of Tom and Misha, it is also hoped that the project protocols will provide a workable, realistic and cost-effective process that can be internationally replicated in the future. "Back to the Blue" also aimed to highlight the plight of captive dolphins and the repercussions of the increasing demand for 'swim-with' opportunities.
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Coy Robert "Bob" Andrews Coy Robert "Bob" Andrews, 67 of Ocala, Fla., and formerly of Mt. Vernon, died 12:03 pm May 31, 1993, at Monroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Fla. Mr. Andrews was employed by State of Illinois as supervisor of grounds and maintenance of Mt. Vernon TB Hospital, which was later the Mt. Vernon State Office Building. He was born Dec 17, 1925, in Grllespie, a son of Coy Walter and Mary Esther (Jackson) Andrews. Feb. 1, 1947, he married Frances Lucille Tobin, who died Dec 17, 1959. July 17, 1963, in Mt. Vernon, he married Betty Ann Weems, who survives. Services will be 1 pm Friday at Hughey Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Friends may call 5 to 8 pm Thursday at Hughey Funeral Home. In addition to his wife, Mr. Andrews is survived by two sons, Robert Timothy Andrews and wife, Cheryl, of Lexington, Ky., and Mark Alan Andrews of Ocala, Fla.; four daughters, Frances Diane Goddard and husband, Gary, of Dix, Stephanie Kay Medsker and husband, Chuck, of Lolo, Mont., Mary Celeste Diette and Valerie Michele Martin and husband, Curtis, both of Mt. Vernon; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Esther Marie Lindblad and husband, H. D., of Chicago and Barbara Sue Griggs and husband, Frank, of Quincy; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Andrews was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon and also attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon. He was a member of AMVETS Post No. 4 of Mt. Vernon and an Army veteran, serving in World War II and the Korean conflict. Mr. Andrews was the chief of Mt. Vernon Police Department Auxiliary for 24 years and retired from that position Oct. 1, 1987. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by his parents. Source: Date: 5-31-1993 Submitted by; Ken Richardson
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Q&A: Is inattentiveness in preschoolers normal or a sign of more problems to come?
My daughter will be four in July. She attends preschool two afternoons a week. She is a very loving, non-aggressive girl who has inherited her mom's unfortunate melodramatic emotions. Her preschool has told me they feel she needs to be evaluated for "early intervention". They have come to this conclusion because of her lack of attentiveness, and her difficulty in "transitioning from one task to another". "In a one-on-one environment, she's right on the ball," they've said. But when they address the class to do something (i.e. clean-up, sit for circle time, etc.), she exhibits little or no focus and has a problem with attentiveness. Are my preschool's expectations of a three-and-a-half-year-old reasonable? On paper, they say, she will have no problem entering kindergarten at five years old; however, they said that she will "fail miserably" in group activities. Isn't it a bit too early to make that prediction?
The two comments about your daughter, that she is inattentive and has difficulty transitioning, need to be taken separately.
The first is inattention. The type of inattention that brings up the concern of ADHD doesn't just surface in group activities, but in all activities (except highly stimulating ones like TV and video games). All two-year-olds have very short attention spans. Most eight-year-olds can sit for at least 45 minutes and focus on a task, and the kids between those ages vary, depending upon their rate of development and maturity. While you can look back and find that eight-year-olds with ADHD were unfocused, distractable, and had poorer attention spans than their peers at four or five, you can't look at the unfocused four-year-olds and guarantee that they will have problems at eight.
Some children 'settle down' later than others.
As for the concern about your daughter's ability to transition, this is a different issue altogether. This trait forms part of a person's overall temperament. Just as some children are inherently outgoing while others are shy, some are flexibile while others need more time to make a switch from one activity to another.
So, is it a bit too early to predict that she will 'fail miserably' at anything in one and a half years' time? Of course. But preschool teacher observations are important, since they observe children together and can compare them easily.
What you need to do next is make your own observations. Observe your daughter with cousins, reading quietly with an adult, playing at a playground. Ask your parents or other experienced adults for their impressions. Inatteniveness or difficulty transitioning, if extreme, can make school harder, but see what you and others find first. If you ultimately agree with these opinions, bring them up to your pediatrician to determine whether a developmental evaluation is in order.


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The rapper has nothing but love when it comes to the St. Louis Cardinals and Rams.
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The National Football League's formulaic methodology for scheduling means the Oakland Raiders already know who their opponents will be in 2014.
Keith Brooks & Carmichael Dave – December 2, 2013
Keith and Dave break down the week in the NFL, including the Thanksgiving day games. They also discuss what they did over the holiday weekend, talk about a couple of Kings games, break down the […]
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The 49ers swept their season series against the Rams due to the play of the defense. While all phases of the team chipped in, it was the San Francisco defense that ensured that they maintain control of their playoff destiny as the 49ers won their second straight game.
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Looks like they transplanted this roadhouse straight from Austin. A
wagon wheel out front, and cozy wooden booths inside. There's smoky
ribs, messy pulled pork sandwiches, burgers, and student-friendly
prices. Plenty of veggie and fish selections, too. Open for breakfast,
lunch, dinner and after. Very good for kids. I liked the atmosphere, but
the food was good, especially for the price.
2002 03 29 -
Some distance from the Moody Street restaurant area, and nearby parking is scarce.
Open since the summer of 2001, tasteful but not ostentatious, with an upscale feel.
3 separate levels of dining rooms for a quiet dining experience.
Antipasti $5 - $10, Insulate $7, Pasta entrees $10-18, Other entrees,
Carne e Pasce, $14 to veal for $28. Bruschetta, $5, simple and good.
Caesar Salad ($7) with a creamy dressing
and a single anchovie atop. House Chardonnay, $5. Special of the night swordfish
$22 with a chopped tomato sauce similar to that on the bruschetta. Veal Parmigiana,
2004 03 20 -
A recent visit to Casa Mia was disappointing. The rooms were more
crowded than expected, service was spotty, and meal quality was not
what we anticipated. The wait of about 20 minutes was reasonable,
considering that we visited on a Saturday night without a
reservation. We were seated at a table in the upper room. All
wines by the glass are now $6, and we ordered the Pino Grigio and a
Chianti, both of which were reasonable. A caesar salad was crisp,
with a nice dressing, but it would have been better if we didn't
have to flag down our waitress to get some fresh pepper for it. A
chicken breast with pasta was well-cooked, but could have had a bit
more spice. A rack of New Zealand lamb with mashed potato and green
beans ($24) was cooked as ordered, but the chops were fatty. The
once airy rooms now seem a bit claustrophobic; the wait staff
actually had to take circuitous routes to reach some of the tables.
The service was friendly, but our waitress did not get to our table
very often. A long delay in receiving ordered entrees was
attributed to a new chef. All in all, we felt that the quality of
our dining experience did not equal the $60 before tip tab. We'd be
happy if the crowding were reduced, and we hope the new chef gets up
to speed.
1999 07 03 - Ciro's is a large restaurant on the first floor of the Cronin's Landing
building on Moody Street. The decor is black and white with red trim on the chairs
and lights. Jennifer started with the Salad Insulata de Ciro ($2.50), which she
generally enjoyed, but could have done with a little less of the mushrooms, and more
lettuce. I had a glass of the house wine, a nice Trebbiano d'a Bruzzo ($3.50).
For dinner Jennifer had the grilled chicken with white wine sauce and lemon, with mushrooms,
scallions, tomatoes, and peppers over fetuccini ($11.95). This proved to be
delicious. I had salmon with pesto and plum tomatoes over linguini ($13.95).
The salmon was cooked just right, and the sauce was good, but I could have stood
a little less pesto. I'd recommend this, however. We've heard reports of sporadic
service at Ciro's, but we've been seated promptly on several visits, and the staff has been
attentive. This summer the outside patio opened, where you can dine overlooking
the Charles River.
2002 09 13 comment by Christy Santos -
I'd like to make a brief remark about Ciro's. I have been to the location
in Waltham as well as the one in Maynard. While their food is tasty, they
are not very sanitary. In Maynard, my Mother had a fly in her drink. In
Waltham, I had chipped pieces of glass in my drink. I have been turned off
of them every since. Just thought it might be useful information.
Except for the decoupaged tables, the decor of this new breakfast and
lunch venue is much the same as when it was "Sam's Deli". It is open
7 days a week, and the menu features breakfasts from $2.50 to $6.95 and
lunches from $2.50 to $7.95. One of us had the stack of pancakes, home
fries, and bacon, and the other a western omelette with home fries and
toast. The pancakes and home fries were rated good, but the bacon could
have been better. The omelette was just right, but the toast was overdone.
This is a new place, and we suspect the meals will become more consistent in
time. The coffee was very good, and refilled frequently. Service was very
attentive, but there were only a few diners present.
Pizza. What do you think of when you hear that word? Do you think
gourmet treat or greasy, cheap, fast-food ? Unfortunately, most of us
probably think the latter. There is one place, however, that takes the
time to remind us, that when done correctly, pizza is one of the
greatest foods ever. The place is Franca's.
Located off of Moody Street in Waltham, next to the Charles River, is
the small brick oven pizzeria known as Franca's. I first went there
three years ago on my brother's recommendation. It was love at first
bite. The pizza was greaseless, crispy and covered in a rich tomato
sauce and stringy mozzarella. It was perfection. Mysteriously,
however, about a year ago, Franca's closed down. It seemed as if my
dream pizza shop was out of business. How could of this happened? I
blamed myself. I should have eaten there at least 3 times a week. It
was all my fault. "Please don't leave me Franca! Come back," I thought
to myself. Alas, it seemed as if Franca's was out of my life forever.
However, a few months ago, I heard that Franca's was open again, but
this time under different ownership. "Is it really true? Is Franca's
back?", and more importantly I pondered, "Would it be the same as
before?" I rounded up five of my friends to investigate if the rumors
were really true.
We drove up to the restaurant at eight o'clock on a Friday evening and
were greeted by a large glowing red F at the top of the brick building.
(Apparently, the "anca's" section of the Franca's sign had burnt out.)
As I entered the room, I was greeted by the familiar brick walls, faux
Italian frescos, orange benches, and the smell of pizza coming from the
wood heated brick oven. So far, things seemed to be as I remember them.
The new owner, David Rosenberg, seated us at our table. He recommended
that we start with the Hot Antipasto ($6.95) and claimed, "If you don't
like it, I will pay for it. It is that good." He was right. The Hot
Antipasto is a salad served with sautéed mushrooms, pepper, onions,
pepperoni, eggplant, prosciutto and more. The fried eggplant was thinly
sliced, breaded, and lightly fried. It was perfectly crispy and grease
free. The entire antipasto was sucked down by our group in seconds
We were here, however, for pizza, not appetizers. I crossed my fingers
and ordered my old favorite, a large pizza with fried eggplant ($11.00).
My friends looked disgusted at the thought of eggplant on top of pizza.
I will say to you what I said to them, "Trust me. It is the best
thing you will ever have." They agreed with me after their first bite.
Just as I had remembered, the pizza was crispy and greaseless. The
eggplant was perfectly seasoned with breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning.
This is what pizza should always taste like.
We ordered three other pizzas during the evening, a large mushroom
($11.00), a medium pineapple ($8.00), and a large eggplant and roasted
red pepper ($12.00). Each pizza was as perfect as the one before. It
is food like this that makes me wish I had four stomachs like a cow,
allowing me to eat forever.
Franca's is back in my life and should become part of yours too. Next
time you drive down Moody Street and see the giant red F in the sky,
pull over and order a pizza. After your first bite you will remember
that pizza is not supposed to be fast and greasy, but instead a gourmet
I, too, thought Franco's before it was sold had great pizza.
However, we went there about a month after it reopened and the pizza
was terrible. The pizza maker didn't seem to have a clue about what
he was doing, and the pizza suffered for his lack of training. I
haven't been back since. So, my question is, have they really
gotten back to their former level of quality and taste, or was the
reviewer so enamoured of his fried eggplant that he wasn't paying
attention to the wood-fired crust?
Early on a Friday night, mostly families are seated in the booths in the wood smoke
scented interior of Franca's. The giant wood fired brick oven dominates the center
of the restaurant, which is split into a front room with a door on Charles Street,
and a back room facing the commuter rail stop. Once we were seated in a small booth
with a view of the trains, we ordered a glass of
Blackstone Merlot for 4.50, and a refillable soda for 1.50.
Several selections of wine are available by the glass to 6.50, and bottles
range from 14 to 24. A variety of beers were available by the glass for 2.50 - 3.50,
pitchers 7.50 & 10.50. A garden salad is included with most entrees, but a range
of salads are available a la carte for 3.75 to 10.95 for shrimp caesar.
Medium and large pizzas are from 8.50 to 13.50.
Jennifer ordered the
Chicken Broccoli, sauteed in white wine & garlic, with ziti and salad, 11.95.
I tried the Veal Parmigean, ziti and salad, 12.95.
The salads arrived first, and were crisp mixed greens with onion & tomato,
available with the house dressing, a creamy italian.
A loaf of warm, tasty bread arrived as we were finishing the salads.
Both entrees were well prepared, and were of sufficient proportions
that we had extra to take home.
Desserts, choice of 3 (4.95).
The service was well-intentioned but chaotic, possibly due to a
positive review in a Boston newspaper earlier in the week,
and a larger than usual crowd.
This restaurant is a wonderful find! Owner David Rosenberg is welcoming and
helpful. The menu runs the gamut from pizza to terrific pasta dishes
(shrimp scampi and spaghetti carbonara are among our favorites) at very reasonable
prices. Wine and beer are available. Relaxed atmosphere great for
families, couples, large parties, just about anyone.
We used to get pizzas from Franca's all the time and loved them.
Then I think they closed briefly and we tried it once after they
reopened but were disappointed. It's been a few years since then and
we had a longing for a brick oven pizza so we ordered up one. Sorry
to say though the pizza crust was good the toppings were
sparse. Hardly any sauce even! One piece was completely bare ( no
sauce, nada ) except for a slice of sausage on the end. Hopefully
it's just an off night but we might not bother with another try.
Franca's Pizza makes great pizza...not too thick, not too thin, not too much
cheese, not too greasy, and with just the right amount of sauce. I have also
ordered their garlic bread and found that to be equally tasty. In my honest
opinion, this may be the best pizza I've had since I last had real NYC pizza
in Brooklyn. However, on two occasions that I have ordered from them, their
drivers did not have enough change. I strongly recommend either having the
exact change on hand, picking up your order yourself, or just avoiding this
place all together if you want to save yourself from being scammed.
2003 12 11 -
Our first visit to Mediterranean Breeze, shortly after opening at the site of several
former restaurants, was for breakfast. We were pleasantly surprised by the relaxed,
comfortable atmosphere of the 2 rooms that make up the place. The radio was up a little
high and tuned to a station with a somewhat abrasive repertoire, but the service was
prompt and attentive. Eggs and sausage were nicely done, but the western omelet was
relatively bland. We were eager to return for dinner to try the Mediterranean specialties.
The service was as before, but we were disappointed by both of our meals. Jennifer had
the $8.50 Pastichio, baked casserole with layers of pasta, ground beef, grated cheese,
seasonings and a white Bechamel sauce. Unfortunately, the ground beef was thinly
apportioned, and seasonings were barely detectable. A rather bland choice. Instead
of the Mediterranean Broiled Haddock Dinner, $10.25, which I ordered, I received the
Fried Haddock Plate, $8.99. The breaded pieces of haddock were tough and not particularly
flavorful, and the generous portion of fries they were served over were greasy. With
the tartar sauce that accompanied this, it was a mediocre fish and chips. On the plus
side, the salad that came with the Plate was fresh and crisp, though the Greek dressing
was not particularly zesty. I'd like to see this restaurant succeed, but in this difficult
location with limited parking and several other nearby eateries, it will be tough unless
the quality improves dramatically. They need to spice up the entrees, and be more generous
with the other essential ingredients.
1999 09 17 - Michael's Italian Grille is downstairs at the Best Western TLC.
The medium size dining room and bar feature a ceramic tile floor, booths and
tables with red leather seating, and artwork depicting the old country.
The atmosphere would be improved with windows in the restaurant.
The menu includes 7 seafood entrees, several beef and chicken, and pork,
in the $10 to $15 range. A caesar salad is $2.95. The complementary
bread and roll were both tasty and warm. Jennifer had
the Pollo Con Broccoli Pasta E Pomodoro ($12.95), served with a choice of
pasta, chicken with fresh broccoli, herb dried tomatoes and marsala wine,
garnished with fresh rosemary. My Salmone Grigilia ($14.95) was a salmon
fillet with olive oil, a balsamic viniger lemon reduction, and herb garnish.
The fish was cooked properly, but I thought the sauce could have been more
subtly flavored. It was a little much. The servers were attentive, but
had some problems with explaining the menu and understanding our orders.
All in all, I thought the food was good, but not exceptional. On the other
hand, the prices are reasonable, and I'm sure there are better choices on the menu.
Joe Malone and his partners recently opened an upscale steak house on the
site of a former Italian restaurant. Portions of the new restaurant are still under
construction, but the bar and a small dining room, separated by glass windows, was
open when we visited. The atmosphere is relaxing, with a muted cream, grey and brown
theme. On the brick walls are historic photographs of Waltham, and tiffany lamps light
each table. Entrees include a number of steak options, at 29.95, the special steak tips,
grilled over oak with garlic rosemary au jus and steak fries, 14.95, and atlantic salmon
Filet, available grilled or roasted, for 18.95. Most entrees do not include potato or
vegetable, which are 4.50 each. Appetizers range from 6.95 to 8.95 and salads list for
6.75 and 6.95. The waiter served a bowl of warm bread and rolls, and Jennifer had the
winter lettuce salad, with radishes, roasted pistachos & bleu cheese, which was delicious.
The steak tips arrived cooked as ordered. The salmon was a respectable chunk, nicely cooked.
The side order of garlic spinach was a good, not-overcooked, plate full. The mountain of
steak fries were crispy, cooked with their skins. Piano instrumentals were played on the
grand piano at the end of the room from 6:30 on. The service was plentiful, and mostly
efficient. All in all, this was a pricy dining experience, but on the other hand, every
thing we ordered was perfectly prepared, and delicious.
2004 02 18 - Papa George's Pizza opened early in 2004 at a storefront vacated by Mama Josie's more
than a year before. Like the establishments that came before, Papa George's is a large restaurant
geared to a takeout and casual dining audience. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
We arrived for dinner early on a Wednesday night, and were the only ones seated, but there was a
steady stream of people coming in for takeout. We sampled a variety of items, including a gyro
chicken sandwhich (6.00), small onion rings (2.50), garden salad (4.25), large grilled garlic
chicken pizza (13.75) and diet cola (1.43). Also on the menu are breakfast specials from 4.76 to
5.95, sandwhiches from 4.25 to 6.75, salads from 4.25 to 6.75, dinners at 7.25 and 7.50, seafood
plates from 8.99 to 14.25, and pasta dishes from 6.25 to 9.75. None of the choices we had were
bad, but none were outstanding either. The onion rings apparently had been the frozen variety,
served with catsup packets. The garden salad was large and crisp, but was served with a packet
of Italian dressing. The grilled garlic chicken pizza was surprisingly bland. In fact, all of
the items were on the bland side. The price was right, but I was hoping for a little more of
a home style sit down meal. I'm sure there are specialties of the house, but we were not
fortunate enough to have ordered any of them. The service in the large section of tables was
good, but we hope the quality of the cuisine improves.
Ritcey's on Moody Street - Their clams are always tastey with no extra grease
and are always nice crispy. The broiled scallops are tender and sweet. I
have lived in the area for over 50 years and have not had any better. My
sister lives in NJ and when she comes up here the first place she wants to go
is there.
Run by friendly staff, this small cafe with very reasonable prices is
attached to the Waltham Watch Factory building. The menu includes an
excellent variety of breakfast and brunch specialties. Their eggs
benedict is done very well, and omelets and egg sandwiches are prepared
with care. In the summer time a choice between flavored and regular
iced coffees is especially nice. The interior isn't huge, but most
tables are near a window. In the summer time, there is seating outside.
So take a walk on the bicycle path that connects Moody and Prospect
Streets (at the bridge over the Charles) and visit Victoria's for a
relaxed weekend breakfast off the main restaurant rows of Waltham!
Victoria's is a cozy, clean, and brightly colored (red and white) cafe
that is serviced by the most polite staff and able cook. Besides
offering the usual breakfast fare common at any breakfast restaurant you
are offered some interesting choices. For instance, you have 3 choices
of French toast, Texas, California, and Crunchy. My wife had the crunchy
which consists of wheat bread crusted with corn flakes with very fresh
and large strawberries and bananas. I got to try some and it was very
good. I had the everything omelet with tomatoes, peppers, onions,
mushrooms, bacon, ham and cheese. It was large, moist, flavorful with
very fresh ingredients and definitely not greasy. The home fries were
mixed with sauteed onions and peppers to give them a little flavor. The
coffee was excellent. My wife had the decaf which had a slightly nutty
taste that I too got to sample and enjoyed. I had the regular coffee
which was very rich tasting. For a small operation only serving
breakfast and lunch they had a very large menu selection. We are
looking forward to going back!
When I am pressed for time, and want to stop in some place for quick, high
quality Italian food, I stop here. The first time I ate here (Fall 2000),
the sauce smelled like my Grandmothers (really- and she's Italian!). Since
then, things have changed a little, but I still frequent the place since
they really care about the food they prepare, and put the time into their
sauce. I enjoy their Veal Parmesan, and their perfectly cooked Ravioli.
(usually on special for about $9).
They also serve these bread triangles that I can't get enough of - I am sure
you will see what I mean if you visit.
They are also an excellent choice for a late morning breakfast on the
I actually don't think of Watch City Diner as a diner, but as a take-out/delivery Italian
restaurant. The food is great, I usually get two meals out of every entree, it comes fast
(even though I don't live near the diner), and it comes hot. A great choice for family or
casual company at home.
2004 03 26 review by the editors
In the beginning of 2004, both of Waltham's long lived seafood
restaurants were closed. Just in time for Lent, Wright Seafood &
Italian Restaurant opened at the site of the former Waltham Seafood on
March 19, 2004. The decor is much the same inside and out as it had
been; it has a cozy kitchen atmosphere. On a Friday night there was a
line to the doors by 5:45, but we were seated at one of the booths in
the modestly sized dining room within 20 minutes. The largest part of
the menu is the fish and shellfish: fried, baked, broiled, grilled or
blackened, from $8.95 for Fish & Chips (regular or spicy) to $16.95 for
the Fisherman's Platter. Twin market price lobsters were available for
$29.95 on the day we visited. I ordered the Chef's Choice Assorted
Platter broiled for $15.95. An assortment of Italian Specialties
includes pasta, veal & chicken dinners. They prices range from
$7.95 for Pasta with sauce to $18.95 for Shrimp & Lobster Fra
Diablo. Jennifer ordered the Chicken Kabob for $10.95. Water and diet
cola were delivered along with 4 warmed rolls with butter. A cup of clam
chowder ($3.25) was creamy, with clams and small chunks of potato. The
fish platter came with a baked potato and crisp, cold cole slaw. The 3
large shrimp and 4 scallops were very good. A good sized piece of salmon
and a fillet of fish were also nicely prepared. It was more than I
could eat on the spot. The kebab was served over a bed of rice pilaf
and mixed vegetables. One also had the choice of potato, french fries
and cole slaw. The chicken was very good, except for the stray bit of
swordfish mixed in. There was an even longer line at the door by the
time we headed home. Wright's is a good choice for good seafood on a


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This one looks a little odd. The Falcons pushed aside the Hall of Famer Emmitt Thomas as their defensive backs coach and — as reported Monday by esteemed colleague D. Orlando Ledbetter — hired Tim Lewis, who has been fired three times in six years. But the Falcons don't see it as odd. The Falcons have, you should know, liked Lewis for a long time.
Indeed, the Falcons interviewed Lewis for their head coaching vacancy in January 2004 and seriously considered hiring him. (More seriously than they considered Lovie Smith, who would be named the NFL's coach of the year in 2005 and would take Chicago to the Super Bowl the next season.) Rich McKay, who headed the search, and Arthur Blank thought Lewis was smart and committed and organized, but they had one problem.
He'd just been fired by Bill Cowher as the Steelers' defensive coordinator.
If you're looking for a guy to replace the famous Dan Reeves, it's a tougher sell to your paying public if said guy has been canned by his previous employer. (The idea is to hire a hot coach, not a cold one.) So the Falcons went with Jim Mora, with whom they were also impressed. He lasted three years.
Lewis has since made the rounds. He was the Giants' defensive coordinator from 2004 through 2006 and got fired by Tom Coughlin in January 2007. He worked as Carolina's secondary coach for two seasons and managed not to get fired. He moved to Seattle to work as DBs coach under Mora last season — small world, isn't it? — and three weeks ago both were out of work.
And now, six years later, the Falcons have hired Tim Lewis. The search this time was headed by Thomas Dimitroff and Mike Smith, who aren't easily impressed, and the job is fairly essential. The Falcons ranked 28th in a 32-team league against the pass in 2009 and have a slew of young defensive backs — Thomas DeCoud, Brent Grimes, Chris Houston, William Moore, Christopher Owens — who need instruction.
This, in sum, is a hire that needs to work. I'm guessing it will.
January 26th, 2010
1:12 am
First? Needs to work, Seattle finished 28 in pass defense last year. Good hire? Don't think.
January 26th, 2010
1:14 am
First! Thanks mark. Good read. One question though, Who would have been a better hire?Considering we were as bad as we were and he was as bad as he was last year.
January 26th, 2010
1:14 am
Being first at McDonald's feels better…plus they got that $1 menu…
January 26th, 2010
1:16 am
Actually, Atlanta was 28th and Seattle was 30th.
January 26th, 2010
1:17 am
Hope so…..thinking that Dimitroff and Smith know what they are doing…Falcons must get better in pass defense.
January 26th, 2010
1:29 am
Offenses are so high powered now…New Orleans is so tough passing the ball. Would like to see Lewis teach aggressiveness under control…Jam the receivers then get in position to make play on ball or deliver a tough hard hit that dislodges the ball….Seems like our DBs were not making plays on the ball or out of position….Not sure if we got to the QB enough this yr with either sacks or hurries etc…Wonder if the Progression of the passing game with these 4 receiver sets etc…led to the Coach Emmitt being let go….did Falcons just feel like it was time to make change or the 28th in the league unacceptable or Coach Emmitt not up with the times….
January 26th, 2010
1:34 am
Mark: good point. I guess judging someone by their work under Mora is like… I can't even think of a metaphor for that.
Something silly, that's for sure. Coach Smith is a defensive guy–he wouldn't work with someone who won't do a good job.
January 26th, 2010
1:35 am
Just realized what time it was. Man. Have to be up for work at six.
Whelp. Gonna save this beer for the morning, then. Goodnight.
January 26th, 2010
1:45 am
Mark that's two night in a row you've posted blogs at 1. Livin la Vida Loca I see
January 26th, 2010
2:12 am
Ledbetter, don't take this criticism too hard, but you always try to present the sunny side of a person the organization (Falcons) present. Tim Lewis looks like a skeptical hire and if he starts out poorly, we will be quick to judge. That's just life. We look at a person's life cycle when they are ascending to a position of influence.
January 26th, 2010
2:18 am
Mark this is the second night in a row you have posted a blog at 1. Livin la Vida loca I see.
January 26th, 2010
2:40 am
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January 26th, 2010
3:28 am
Welcome Coach Lewis.
January 26th, 2010
3:56 am
Seems like he may be a better person and interviewee than coach–or that he is quirky in some way and needs to find the absolute perfect fit. It's ironic but predictable that Mora–who apparently is a master interviewee–would hire Tim Lewis. Birds of a feather flock together, to some extent. Hopefully, Lewis' feathers will molt seamlessly into red & black.
January 26th, 2010
4:38 am
Maybe ginger is right. The problem could be at the D-line.
January 26th, 2010
6:00 am
Dannyboy, boycott McDonald's, go to Burger King, or even Krystal. (The reason being their mighty empire suing that teen girl up north for using McFest for a Charity event, Mcsomething or other being her name. Evil Corporate Bastidges) James, judging someone by their work with Mora is like… how about judging how well a kisser you are from what your sister rates you??? And I agree with Ginger, teach our DB's to jam, and stay in position!
January 26th, 2010
6:16 am
Wasn't Emmett Thomas the gentleman who took over for Bobby Petrino after he slithered out of town? Despite their performance of a year ago, I was somewhat surprised when we booted Thomas out of town…
January 26th, 2010
6:17 am
all pro DB's have the tangibles or they wouldnt be there. its the intangibles that seprate the elite. those can be taught.
get on it Coach Lewis or Smitty will run you too
January 26th, 2010
6:18 am
Thomas had a lot, an awful lot, of youth to work with, and his db's were hurt, not helped, by a lack of a good, consistent pass rush. Not having big Grady to consume the middle and allow Abe to go one-on-one was a huge factor. The last few weeks of the season, the db's played much better. Sorry to see Emmitt go, he was a class act.
Good luck to Coach Lewis, without a pass rush, you'll need lots of it.
January 26th, 2010
6:19 am
Coach 'em up, Timmy!
January 26th, 2010
6:21 am
Well I just hope he'll teach our cover guys to PLAY THE FREAKIN' BALL instead of chasing receivers around with the hope of tackling them after they catch the ball.. I know, I know…it's probably the toughest job in pro sports, but you can't make a play on the ball if you NEVER LOOK FOR THE BALL!!
And yeah, a pass rush would definitely help.
January 26th, 2010
6:23 am
Lets see other coaches get fired and hired all the time. Is there a particular reason why this is pointed out so much with Mr Lewis and not others?? Heck you even had one coach lie on his resume and he still winds up with a coaching job. Who ever the falcons hire does not matter. The falcons might try winning more games than the other teams in the league next year. But if they win 1 more game than they lose it will be a crowning achievement. Plus we can always blame everything on Mike Vick. You know the guy they talk about here when there is nothing else to talk about. Go Saints!!!
January 26th, 2010
6:37 am
Pass rush is the key to any pass defense. Falcons need DL. Abe getting old and will need to be replaced in a couple of years, but needs help. Wish we could trade up to get Suh?
January 26th, 2010
6:53 am
Tough crowd. CoachET was a huge Brent Grimes promoter, now Mr. 42″ Vertical is going to have to fight to hang on to his slot. I'm glad you are with this pick, Mark, because a "Mora refugee" just doesn't "sit right" yet.
January 26th, 2010
6:54 am
Seattle's leader in sacks last year was Patrick Kerney…with 5. I don't buy their low pass defense ranking being the fault of one position coach.
January 26th, 2010
6:55 am
The coaching is not nearly as useful if you don't have the quality cornerbacks who can execute. As opposed to not-so-good cornerbacks who after they give up 20 big plays a game, you want to execute.
January 26th, 2010
7:16 am
Hey, D-Led, did you mean rave, instead of fave? I really don't enjoy this. But, I try to be gentle.
January 26th, 2010
7:20 am
I don't think Grimes has much to worry about holding onto his job; the guy was a borderline Pro Bowler this year, in my opinion, with 66 tackles and six picks to his credit.
He can play beyond his small frame.
January 26th, 2010
7:22 am
Good read, keep up the good work. As a "sports writer" in todays generation negative comments toward the journalist are a given, but continue to stay the coarse so those of us that actually appreciate hard work and inquisitive minds can continue to enjoy great articles.
January 26th, 2010
7:48 am
January 26th, 2010
7:55 am
Hell, hire Willie Martinez. The last time he coached DB's under BVG he was a great success.
January 26th, 2010
7:57 am
35th yes
January 26th, 2010
8:00 am
Quick, someone tell me that I am the greatest QB to ever play the game( and I am ). Otherwise, I will retire for two months and then play for Arizona. I like bacon.
January 26th, 2010
8:03 am
Sorry Bank Walker, you were actually 36th.
January 26th, 2010
8:04 am
If could just get those guys to turn their head around, we'll be fine back there. They can cover most receivers, it's their technique that's lacking.
January 26th, 2010
8:11 am
DB/S Vs. DL. Which is it? The Chicken or the Egg? How about both in our situation! Fine a new coach will breath some fresh air in a declining Secondary, but new players might hold some of the responsibility. DeCoud is quickly becoming a play-maker, but it would be nice to have partner and Moore, I think is going to be an injury liability.
DL, #55 isn't getting any younger and we can't dismiss Jerry because he was showing he could play before the season ending injury. FA could help or taking a Pierre out of South Florida.
Either way we need to bolster both so both can succeed. DRAFT Taylor Mays!
January 26th, 2010
8:15 am
I totally agree with you, VP. Also, it wouldn't hurt if we could improve our pass rush to help the db's out a little.
January 26th, 2010
8:21 am
Brett Favre, you ARE a great one. If that final pick you threw had fallen incomplete, your kicker would still haave had to make a very long field goal. I'd say a 30-40% shot. It seems all the talking heads want to blame tou for the loss, but forget about Butterfingers Peterson, Harvin fumbling inside his own 20, and Berrian fumbling going in at the 10. Your team outgained the Saints by 200+ yards and your team had NUMEROUS fumbles, but everyone seems to blame you.
January 26th, 2010
8:30 am
I don't think you can single out the D-back position when examaning a pass defense. Several other variables factor into the total rating (d-line pass rush, L-backers, technique taught, game plan, quality of opponent, skills of your cover guys). I can't judge Tim Lewis on his firings or pass defense rating. Working for Jimmy Mora? THAT makes me nervous.
Hope you are successful here, Tim.
January 26th, 2010
8:38 am
Welcome Coach Lewis but this hire obviously has next to nothing to do with his track record. The performance of the Falcons secondary in the 2009 season also apparently has nothing to do with decisions made by TD and Smitty either. This coaching change and getting rid of the trainer Medlin are obviously meant to deflect blame from the shared decision-making of TD and Smitty. What do I mean? Glad you asked. Read on:
TD (and Smitty I guess) decided that what we had on our roster was good enough to let the best cornerback we had — Domonique Foxworth — leave for the offer from the Ravens. Doesn't matter if Foxworth was worth the money the Ravens gave him. Question is whether we had the personnel to replace him. Clearly, between Chris Houston and Brent Grimes we did not.
TD (and Smitty I guess) also decided to make wholesale changes on defense in terms of letting personnel go (you all know their names which don't bear repeating) and their actions still showed that the Falcons had serious problems during our pre-season when the defense was getting exposed especially on third and long situations. Those problems in defending during obvious passing situations did not disappear during the regular season by the way.
So now in apparently, Smitty et. al. had had enough of Hall of Fame Coach Smith and decided they simply needed someone new working with the d-backs. They also decided that despite his 17 year track record with the Falcons which included working with a team that went to the Super Bowl that Medlin our former trainer was somehow a contributing factor to the shortcomings of our defense.
What TD and Smitty really need to do is FOCUS ON UPGRADING THE OVERALL TALENT FOR THE FALCONS DEFENSE PARTICULARLY AT CORNERBACK, determining if Jerry will come back and solidify the interior line, and deciding whether Jamaal has any additional upside and whether we need to replace him. Then they need to use the draft (get a cornerback preferably one with athleticism and size but at least size, edge rusher or another interior lineman to occupy blockers, and more overall speed on defense) and free agency (upgrade our linebacker corps with another veteran stout 'backer) to take care of business. Enough with the coaching shuffle—get down to real business.
January 26th, 2010
8:40 am
If Thomas Dimitroff and Mike Smith think Tim Lewis can get the job done, I'm with them. He's moved around a lot, but the Seattle deal was a bad decision on the front end.
January 26th, 2010
8:59 am
This is a TERRIBLE hire.
Are you frakking KIDDING me???
This guy gets fired as DC of the Steelers.
This guy gets fired as DC of the Giants.
Tim Lewis is a TERRIBLE coach, who, when he summarily dismissed from a team, sees that team become exponentially better.
You're INSANE, Bradley.
January 26th, 2010
9:00 am
I am about as qualified to have an opinion on an NFL coach as any of your other readers.
January 26th, 2010
9:08 am
BugKiller, I see a pattern here – we should have hired Lewis as DC, then a year after we fire him, we win the Super Bowl! Now that is a plan!


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Cosatto Yo! Special Edition Pushchair - Zowee
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The striking lightning design of the Cosatto Yo! Zowee Pushchair is sure to be a hit.
This versatile, lightweight buggy is perfect for trips around town and comes at a great price – it weighs only 7 kg and is suitable from birth.
The super lightweight aluminium chassis features an umbrella-style folding mechanism that makes it easy to manoeuvre, as well as lifting in and out of your car. There's even a carry handle for you convenience when it's folded up.
The Zowee is an any weather hero featuring a summer liner, kanga pouch, cosytoes footmuff and a UPF 50+ hood, so you're ready for anything the weather can throw at you.
It even comes with a FREE matching changing bag featuring the the same bright yellow lightening flash as the pushchair!
Lockable swivel wheels give you full control, including when stationary on an incline, and the handy basket under the pushchair seat is great for carrying shopping.
The seat can be adjusted to a variety of reclining positions, including a lie-back state when your little one is ready for a nap.
Useful info:
- FREE matching changing bag
- Suitable from birth
- Super lightweight aluminium chassis
- Compact umbrella fold with auto lock
- Multiple recline positions
- Lockable swivel wheels
- UPF 50+ hood
- Folded dimensions: 116 x 30 x 34 cm
- Unfolded: 98 x 44 x 72 cm
- Weight: 7 kg
- 4 year guarantee
- Cosatto Yo! Zowee stroller - special edition
Phil&Teds most compact incline yet - Dot is fully featured and ready to make your life in the city with kids in tow a whole lot easier. Because Dot is their smallest inline yet, it fits seamlessly into the smallest car trunk, and glides through narrow doorways. It is super compact, yet has a full size seat. In true Phil&Teds form Dot adapts from 1 kid to 2 as your family grows.
Dot has an innovative one hand fast fold which enables you to quickly fold the buggy in one smooth action, pop it in the car and get going. The simple pull & side release is safety out of junior's reach, yet still convenient for you. The main seat reclines for a comfortable ride to a lie-flat position (best for newborns, and still brilliant when they're 4!). Dot's ventilated seat performance system is contoured to provide increased postural support. Super-comfy! Snug carrycot available (sold separately 3KRLN).
- Multi position handlebar.
- Large sun canopy with flip out visor and peek-a-boo window.
- Can be customised- liner and carrycot hood mix and match colour options (available separately).
- Compact nifty 10" (59cm) pneumatic wheels so easy to manoeuvre through tight spaces and multiple terrain.
- Unique tailfree harness so no more dangle bits. Improved frame locking clip for fast secure and intuitive locking function.
- One hand lay back for sleeping- also safety certified for carrying one child in the back and none in the front.
- Removable fabric sling- no tools required.
- All plastic footwell-no fabric for easy clean.
- Folded Dimensions:76x59x26 cm. Unfolded width 59cm.
- Age range newborns to 5 years
- Main seat max load 20kg/44ln
Chicco London Stroller - Hoop
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The great value Chicco London stroller is lightweight, stylish and easy to manoeuvre – perfect for urban living.
An ultra-compact lightweight frame (8 kg) ensures an easy ride for everyone as your child enjoys a comfortable padded seat and backrest can be fully reclined with one hand.
Suitable from birth, it comes complete with a matching full length fleece footmuff featuring an attractive Hoop design for extra warmth and protection when the weather gets a little chilly.
Your all-weather stroller
Your child's comfort is further enhanced by an adjustable leg rest, detachable folding hood and rain cover, so you can get wherever you need to go whatever the weather.
There's a handy shopping basket under the seat and the handles feature soft non-slip handgrips so easy, comfortable control. The lockable front swivel wheels and all round suspension make manoeuvring easy.
Useful info:
- Suitable from birth to 15 kg (approx 3 years)
- Lightweight frame ideal for city living
- 4-position backrest with one-hand adjustment
- 5-point safety harness
- Adjustable leg rest
- Matching foot muff and rain cover included
- Detachable hood
- Handle height: 104 cm
- All roundsuspension
- Lockable front swivel wheels
- Linked rear brakes
- Weight: 8 kg
- Folded: H 107, W 24.5, D 45 cm
- Unfolded: H 104, W 46.5, D 83 cm
- Chicco London Stroller - Hoop design
Supa is the pushchair all other pushchairs want to be when they grow up.
Cuddle Monster
Uncage the cuddle monster and everyone benefits. Cuddle monster's the name pipkin protecting's the game. Every time cuddle monster gives a cuddle a pushchair gets his colours. Cuddle Monster is not a scary monster at all. A huggy hulk of a stroll troll, wearing sooo-this-season's palette, he wanted us to point out to you how his orange horns are sooo offset by his terrifying turquoise coat. Who are we to argue? Scared? You won't be. Snuggles? They will be. Put 'em up...
- Suitable from Birth
- Fully removable seat unit for easy cleaning and self-standing capability
- One hand recline with 4 recline positions and adjustable handle height
- Integral hood with extendable sunshade protection
- Multimedia gadget pocket in hood with removable pocket speaker
- Cup holder which can be used on either side of the frame
- Cushioned adjustable calf support
- Spacious storage basket
- Free-standing feature when folded
- Compact umbrella fold with auto lock
- Lockable front swivel wheels
- Chest pads, head hugger and rain cover
- Reversible 4 way Cosy Toes with kangaroo pouch and reversible zip-off fleece liner
- 4 year guarantee (UK & Ireland only) when register the product within 28 days of purchase
- L 74 x H 110-114 W50cm
- Weight 8kg
Mission Possible: Out in the rough? Get fired up with Pushmatic. Cooler than cars, this
multi-tasking trailblazer owns the streets and beyond.
Particulars: This winter-proof manoeuvre machine is the parka of pushchairs. For serious
street adventures enlist the all-weather Cosy Toes with foldaway hood and zip off front
liner. Show unruly pavements what's what with front and rear suspension. Get a fix on
your co-ordinates with easy pedal braking, then swoop with the super-lightweight
aluminium chassis.
Handling: Engage the front swivel wheels, grab that cross-bar handle and you're
accelerating your adventures.
Trek out of line.
F and B's:
Finer points:
• Suitable from birth up to maximum weight of 15 kg (approx. 3 years old)
• Extra cosy fleece-lined Cosy Toes with fold-away hood and zip-off front liner
• Chest pads and headhugger
• Super lightweight aluminium chassis
• Compact flat fold with autolock
• Front and rear suspension
• Lockable swivel front wheels
• Quick-release rear wheels
• Easy pedal braking
• Multi-position recline and adjustable calf support
• Removable hood
• Raincover in kit bag
• Removable 5 point harness with tummy pad
• Super-spacious shopping basket
• Complies with EN1888:2012
Weight: 6.7 kg
Overall dimension: L107cm x H98cm x W57cm
Handle height: 99cm
Folded Size: L95cm x H56cm x W37cmColour: Primary yellow.
First umbrella stroller with revolutionary reversible seat! Use 1 hand to recline or switch seat direction. Seat reclines to a near flat position - either parent-facing or forward-facing. Car seat compatible. Lightweight design - 7.9kg. Easy, compact fold with auto-lock 7. Large multi-position sun canopy. Adjustable footrest. 5.5 inch swivel front wheels. Includes a removeable cup holder.
- Assembled dimensions: 84 x 51.5 x 107 cm
- Folded dimensions: 108 x 29x 33.5 cm
- Weight: 7.9kg
- Use from birth to 15kg
- Available accessories: Weather shield, soft pram, car seat adapter, foot muff and carry bag
With quick fold technology you can fold this Baby Jogger City Mini Single Stroller up using just hand – perfect when you're juggling holding your child with packing everything away.
Suitable from birth up to 15 kg (approximately 4 years), this stroller is packed with features to ensure you can get out and about with ease. The seat reclines to a near flat position that is ideal for newborns or for an afternoon nap, with a padded design so they can snooze in comfort.
The padded shoulders add to the comfy style, while the 5 point safety harness ensures your youngster is nice and secure. The swivel wheels also have added suspension for a smooth ride as you stroll along.
Perfectly designed for urban terrain, this Baby Jogger pushchair has small, lightweight wheels to make it extra compact.
The storage underneath is great for a trip to the shops, while the mesh pocket to the back is the ideal place to store some of their favourite toys.
Useful info:
- Suitable from birth to 15 kg (approx. 4 years)
- Quick fold design
- Reclining seat
- Padded shoulders and seat
- 5 point safety harness
- Swivel suspension wheels
- Storage underneath
- Removable wheels
- Mesh pocket to the back
- Baby Jogger City Mini Single Stroller
To be purchased with Sola City Colour Pack 3XKR6 - choose from black/grey, blue sea, lime green or pink.
Customise your ride! Since you spend so much time with your pushchair, we think you should be able to add a bit of your own personality. With Sola City, you get to mix and match from a range of chassis and vibrant fabrics to get the look and feel you want. We've also tailored the design for city too, with a comfy extendable handle that telescopes down when you need to squeeze into tight spaces. All with a nice, neat compact fold.
Features and Benefits:
- Telescopic handle - with one-handed adjustability for comfort and tight city squeezes
- Ready to customise -your choice of fabric and chassis
- Lockable and removable wheels -for better manoeuvrability and storage
- Reversible seat -switch them to face you or the world
- Sitting or napping -multi-position seat recline
- Easy rider -front and rear wheel suspension for a smooth and comfy ride.
- Super safe -five point safety harness with adjustable height settings
- Snug as a bug -soft padded seat for comfort on the move
- Light and compact -just 10kg
- Car-friendly -travel system compatible
- Removable swivel wheels -for better manoeuvrability
- Comfy contact -foam grip handles with height adjustment
- Fold lock -locks shut when folded for easy storage or carrying
- Peek-a-boo window -for quick check ups
- Sun smart -UPF 50 fabric for maximum protection against UV rays
- Weather proof -includes rain cover
- Bags of room -easy-access shopping basket
- Full recline carrycot -suitable for occasional overnight sleeping, sold separately.
Cosatto Yo Stroller Special Edition - Camosatto
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Stand out from the crowd and get out and about easily with this special edition Cosatto Exclusive Yo! Stroller in a Comasatto design.
The stunning design features cute camoflage colours that are guaranteed to turn heads rather than hiding you in plain sight!
This versatile, lightweight buggy is perfect for trips around town and comes at a great price. It also weighs only 7 kg and is suitable from birth.
The super lightweight aluminium chassis features an umbrella-style folding mechanism that makes it easy to manoeuvre, as well as lifting in and out of your car. There's even a carry handle for you convenience when it's folded up.
The Cosatto Yo! Camosatto pushchair seat can be adjusted to a variety of reclining positions, including a lie-back state when your little one is ready for a nap.
Lockable swivel wheels give you full control, including when stationary on an incline, and the handy basket under the pushchair seat is great for carrying shopping. Includes FREE changing bag, raincover, cosy toes and head hugger.
Useful info:
- FREE matching changing bag
- Suitable from birth
- Super lightweight aluminium chassis
- Compact umbrella fold with auto lock
- Multiple recline positions
- Lockable swivel wheels
- Chest pads and head hugger
- Cosytoes with kangaroo pouch and reversible zip-off liner
- Folded dimensions: 116 x 30 x 34 cm
- Unfolded: 98 x 44 x 72 cm
- Weight: 7 kg
- FREE 4 year guarantee if registered within 28 days of purchase
- Cosatto Yo pushchair - Camosatto
This lightweight Mamas and Papas Armadillo Stroller can be unfolded in seconds – perfect for your busy lifestyle.
It can be opened with just one hand so you'll be ready to roll in no time at all. Suitable from birth through to 15 kg (around 3-4 years old) it offers plenty of space for your youngster to stretch out as you stroll.
It's easy to fold up and at only 8 kg you won't ever be weighed down, with a useful travel handle to carry it around. The fully reclining padded seat is ideal for an afternoon nap, with an adjustable leg rest for an extra comfy snooze.
The extra large hood on this Mamas and Papas pushchair gives maximum protection from the elements too, with a handy peek-a-boo window so you can check up on them while you push.
The large basket underneath is ideal for your child's favourite toys or a quick trip to the shops, with easy swivel wheels to take any of the strain out of pushing it around.
Useful info:
- Weight: 8 kg
- Quick opening design
- Suitable from birth to 15 kg (approximately 3-4 years)
- Extra space and padded seat
- Fully reclining design
- Carry handle
- Extra large hood with clear window
- Adjustable leg rest and large basket
- Easy swivel, lockable wheels
- Simple brake design
- Unfolded dimensions: H 100, L 75, W 56 cm
- Mamas and Papas Armadillo Stroller
Let your child travel in style and make an impression on the way with the Cosatto Supa C-Rex Stroller.
Weighing only 8 kg and suitable from birth, this versatile, lightweight pushchair is perfect for trips around town and comes at a great price.
The super lightweight aluminium chassis features a compact umbrella-style folding mechanism that makes it easy to manoeuvre, as well as lifting in and out of your car.
We also love the stunning C-Rex design featuring diddy dinos dancing in camo colours on the hood and footmuff – your child will look as cool as they feel cosy.
The seat can be adjusted to 4 different reclining positions, including a lie-back state when your little one is ready for a nap.
Lockable swivel wheels give you full control, including when stationary on an incline, and the handy basket under the pushchair seat is great for carrying shopping. Includes FREE raincover, head hugger and reversible cosytoes.
Useful info:
- Suitable from birth to 15 kg (approx 3 years)
- Fully removable seat unit
- One hand recline with 4 recline positions
- Adjustable handle height
- Integral hood with extendable sunshade
- Multimedia gadget pocket with speaker
- Cup holder
- Adjustable calf support
- Storage basket
- Compact umbrella fold with auto lock
- Lockable front swivel wheels
- Chest pads, head hugger and rain cover
- Reversible Cosy Toes with kangaroo pouch and zip-off liner
- 4 year guarantee if registered within 28 days of purchase
- L 74, H 110-114, W 50 cm
- Weight: 8 kg
- Cosatto Supa C-Rex Stroller
Joie Brisk Stroller
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6 reviews
- Delivery
- Next day delivery available
A feature rich stroller designed and engineered to keep up with your child from newborn on. Ready to fold in a flash with one hand, this buggy's petite package fits in boots of all sizes. Folds in a flash! - The only 3D lightweight umbrella stroller with a one-hand, single action flash fold!Durable and deluxe - The only lightweight, compact, 3D folding buggy also loaded with all the features of a full sized stroller. Fashion meets function - Seamless packaging of all necessary features intoone sleek and stylish system.
Complete feature list:
- One second, one hand, 3D flash fold.
- No pinch point fold mechanism.
- Precision performance lightweight aluminum chassis.
- Mechanical one hand recline.
- Multi-position, flat reclining seat.
- Multi-position leg rest.
- Large hood with window and retractable visor.
- Soft Touch harness system.
- Shoulder harness covers.
- 5-point harness system.
- Large shopping basket.
- Front wheel suspension.
- Single, stylish, swivel front wheels with lock.
- Automatic fold lock.
- Single step, Shoe Saver brakes.
- Carry handle.
- Pairs perfectly with all Joie Group 0+ car seats.
Accessories Included:
- Raincover.
- Footmuff.
Brisk specifications:
- Open Size: L 94 x W 50 x H 103cm.
- Folded Size: L 113 x W 27.9 x H 33cm. P
- roduct Weight: 8.6kg.
- Product Usage: birth to 15kg.


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We all want to achieve that fresh-looking face so why not try a bottle of cleansing foam that has some rose extracts in it? This Rose Cleansing Foam from Fresh has rosewater that soothes the skin and cucumber extract that cools the face after a tiring makeup day.
Soda Shop: Rosy Cleansing FoamPosted by Alex Lagman on June 29th, 2012
Soda Book: Akris Punto and his Fall CollectionPosted by Alex Lagman on June 29th, 2012
Are you ready to fall for this collection? Fall is fast approaching and one by one, designers are unveiling preview for their collections, including Akris Punto.
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Guess who is joining the bald-for-a-film faction. Charlize Theron has been hiding her shaved hair under hats since early this June.
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There is something about True Blood that involves twins because this is not the first time it's happening. After a set of paired tots last August, another will be born again this fall.
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Bubbling Up: Unlimited MAC Nail LacquersPosted by Alex Lagman on June 28th, 2012
Move over limited edition nail polish. MAC has decided to release an unlimited collection of nail polish so you won't ever have to worry about your favorite lacquers running out of stock again.
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Fashion Extra: Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl'sPosted by Alex Lagman on June 28th, 2012
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peace process
Kerry Cancels Trip To Meet Abbas in Ramallah
Returns to U.S. a day early after Abbas threatens to derail negotiations
Jonathan Pollard's Release Reportedly Discussed
It's part of John Kerry's latest effort to revive peace negotiations
Obama: Ball in Bibi's Court on Peace Process
The two leaders had a brief, tense meeting today in Washington, DC
If Kerry Wants To Make Peace in the Middle East, He Should Just Put God In Charge
Jerusalem is a holy city for three major religions, so why should any earthly power claim sovereignty there?
Q&A With Yaakov Amidror, Former Head of the Israeli National Security Council
Netanyahu's ex-national security adviser says Abbas has a choice between Israeli troops on the Jordan River—or no state at all
Debating the Wisdom of the Gaza Disengagement
With Kerry arriving, Ariel Sharon's last major political act looms large
Jonathan Pollard and the Palestinian Prisoner Release
Weighing the cost of peace against the spoils of peace
To Save the Peace Process, Get Religion
The International Crisis Group makes some surprising recommendations
The Arab-Israeli Peace Process Is Over. Enter the Era of Chaos.
The theater of the peace process was key to U.S. hegemony in the Middle East—and without the process, there will be no peace
Ahead of Prisoner Release, Rockets Fired From Gaza
Iron Dome intercepts one, the other falls into open territory
Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks to Resume
Following Israeli cabinet decision to release 104 Palestinian prisoners
Poll: Israelis Would Vote For a Peace Deal
If a referendum occurs, more than half of those polled would vote in favor
Pending Vote, Israel To Release Some Prisoners
Resumption of Kerry's peace talks contingent upon prisoner release
Report: Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks to Resume
John Kerry is expected to make an announcement soon
Peace and/or Peace Talks May or May Not Be Happening
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Yes, Brenda we should pray for conversions, and ours as well to come to a deeper Union with HIM! Thank you everyone who posted their faith it has been uplifting for me as well!!! I would like to thank each of you individually...may God Reward you! Thanks for your beautiful contribution Ed new to the forums right? I am learning the rules myself. To those of you who inadvertently posted we are feeling it too but don't surcumb to discouragement. That only comes from the evil one Our God, OUR Father, Father, isn't that awesome, is a God of Peace!
Tell me at this time in the History of Our Nation when we are living in the Year of Faith which quote speaks to you and gives you Peace?
If you are what you should be, you will set the whole world ablaze!
- Saint Catherine of Siena
It is always the time of hope, confidence and love. Everything passes; love
remains. We will not be disappointed.
- Cardinal Carlo Maria Martin
We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that.
This enables us to do something, and to do it very well. It may be incomplete,
but it is a beginning, a step along the way, an opportunity for the Lord's grace
to enter and do the rest.
- Oscar Romero
Holiness is irresistible. If even 10% of the world's population had it
the whole world would be converted and happy before the year's end.
- C.S. Lewis
Maintain a spirit of peace and you will save a thousand souls.
- St. Seraphim of Sarov
"The smallest
movement of pure love
is worth more to the Church than all works put
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Best Outfits of 2013
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Not a single pair of pants! I feel you on that. Hope you're staying warm today!ReplyDelete
I only had one or two outfits on the blog with pants last year...and they definitely weren't my favorites - ha! Just ran some errands so I could say I'd been out in -35 temps, and now am not leaving again until April. :) Stay warm Sarah!ReplyDelete
You went out??!! You are brave! I told Mike there wasn't a chance in you know what you would find me outside! Yikes!!ReplyDelete
I love your belted looks -- where do you find your favorites?Replies
I've been home for an hour and am STILL cold! Won't be doing that again. Dan can't quite believe that school was cancelled today and tomorrow!Delete
My favorite belts have come from the Lane Bryant Outlet store. Not sure why, but I always seem to find good ones there.
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It's… beautiful.
It's… beautiful.
I love Lena Headey so much.
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"The Earth is not my home, I'm just passing by." - Tom Waits.
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Gone Home came out today. While I love everything about it, the Twin Peaks reference is my favorite.
But seriously, if you're into the 90s, Riot Grrrl, feminism, adventure games, self-discovery, video games, I would definitely recommend this game to you. And if you're not into any of those things, then play it anyway. I'm sure you'll find something you enjoy.
Servbot is such a little asshole.
"Macho Man" Randy Savage
"Scarlet Witch (before and after)"This was submitted by giantsnorlax. You can find his blog athttp://giantsnorlax.tumblr.com/. I like being able to see the before/after A LOT.
WHAAAAAT. Totally took the mystery out of it, guys. Oh well, thanks for giving me something to do today on my lunch break!
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YFM ART 2013Uncanny Avengers Girls : The Scarlet Witch and Rogue :) <3
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Since teamPixel couldn't get it, I sorta hope Relic managed to pick it up, either themselves or by convincing SEGA it was worth a punt. There are a few other studios I could see doing something neat with this (Blackbird Interactive, say) but Relic would remain my first choice, and it always kinda seemed like they wanted to do something more with the property.
Really, though, I'm just hoping we see something come of this, rather than a studio holding onto the rights forever and doing nothing with them. Also: GOG for the first two games, please.


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FANG™ Vaccine
The autologous tumor cell FANG™ vaccine expresses rhGMCSF and the bifunctional RNAi effector, bi-shRNAfurin…
FANG™ Vaccine
The autologous tumor cell FANG™ vaccine expresses rhGMCSF and the bifunctional RNAi effector, bi-shRNAfurin. The GMCSF protein is a potent stimulator of the immune system, recruiting and activating antigen presenting cells at the site of intradermal injection thereby promoting antigen presentation. The furin bifunctional shRNA blocks furin protein production via mRNA degradation and translational inhibition. Furin is a proprotein convertase primarily responsible for activation of the TGFβ1 and 2 isoforms and its inhibition decreases the activational conversion of the latent TGFβ proprotein to the mature immunosuppressive TGFβ1 and TGFβ2 isoforms. Insofar as the TGFβ1 and TGFβ2 isoforms can induce further TGFβ production via a positive feedback loop, inhibition of the former effectively reduces production of the latter. Both the ubiquitous expression of the TGFβ1 and 2 isoforms as well as the inhibitory effects of these isoforms on GMCSF immune modulatory function support a broad based tumor target range for the testing of a pan-TGFβ suppressed/GMCSF expressing, afferent immune enhancing, vaccine.
Related Clinical Trials
Phase I
Advanced Solid Tumors
Phase II
High Risk Stage IIIc Ovarian Cancer
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/ NCT01309230
FANG™ Vaccine
Phase II
Advanced Melanoma
Phase II Trial of FANG™ Autologous Tumor Cell Vaccine in Advanced Melanoma (CL-PTL-114)
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/ NCT01453361
FANG™ Vaccine
Phase II
Colorectal Cancer
Randomized Phase II Trial of Post-operative Adjuvant Chemotherapy ± FANG™ Autologous Tumor Cell Vaccine in Colorectal Carcinoma with Liver Metastases (CL-PTL-107)
Senzer N, Barve M, Kuhn J, Melnyk A, Beitsch P, Lazar M, Lifshitz S, Magee M, Oh J, Mill SW, Bedell C, Higgs C, Kumar P, Yu Y, Norvell F, Phalon C, Taquet N, Rao DD, Wang Z, Jay CM, Pappen BO, Wallraven G, Brunicardi FC, Shanahan DM, Maples PB, Nemunaitis J: Phase I Trial of "bi-shRNAifurin/GMCSF DNA/Autologous Tumor Cell" Vaccine (FANG™) in Advanced Cancer. Molecular Therapy 2012; 20(3):679-686.
Maples PB, Kumar P, Yu Y, Wang Z, Jay CM, Pappen BO, Rao DD, Kuhn J, Nemunaitis J, Senzer N: FANG Vaccine: Autologous Tumor Cell Vaccine Genetically Modified to Express GM-CSF and Block Production of Furin. BioProcessing Journal 2010; 8(4):4-14.