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I lost count of the hoops we had to jump through when we were writing Pixie in order to cope with the myriad ways in which objects could be represented.
I agree, and I wouldn't dream of arguing otherwise. However, the conventional wisdom in the Perl world for ages was "Just bless a hash", and now that conventional wisdom is starting to be "Use an inside-out object; encapsulation is good."
These are changes in community wisdom, not in the language, and that's the point I think Ola was trying to make.
conventional wisdom is starting to be "Use an inside-out object; encapsulation is good."
It is? Since when? Christ. Should I start re-writing all my code?
It would probably help if I finally learn what inside-out objects actually are. Every time I've tried before, my eyes have glazed over after a few lines and I've gone back to writing plain old objects that just work the way I expect them to.
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:26 pm
Post subject: Brand new Speed Graphic Owner (Lens)
Ok, So after 12 years of looking, I finally bought a Speed Graphic.
Regarding the Kodak EKTAR 127:
Can anyone point me in the right direction? I understand the basics of how to use this lens, but there are things on it that I don't know what do.
The two prongs on top obviously link to the flash. The little silver deal that says 5 and 20, I assume that means #5 and #20 press bulb, correct?
What about the little silver slide/switch that resides over the line that goes to T. And what about the black button? What's it all mean?!
Does a manual exist? So many questions... Back to searching...
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Post subject: Kodak Ektar operation
Kodak Ektar lenses were were supplied for Graphic cameras in two basic shutter configurations. Of course Kodak lenses were available with Kodak Supermatic shutters that were made by Kodak. Ektar 127mm lenses were also supplied in Graphex shutters made by Wollensak. From your description I am guessing that your lens has a Graphex shutter. The basic shutter operation is quite simple. The outer rim of the faceplate is rotated to select a speed such as 100 which really means 1/100 second. Aperture is set independently with a different lever. My 127mm Ektar/Graphex for my Anniversary Speed Graphic is a Full Synchromatic type. This means that there is a delay mechanism for using flash bulbs. Mine is marked
OFF = syncronizer turned off;
0 = no delay (for electronic flash);
5 = 5 millisecond delay (for class F type bulbs);
20 = 20 millisecond delay (for class M type bulbs).
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Here's a diagram for a Graphex shutter:
It's your question about a "black button" that makes me think you have a Supermatic shutter. The levers are pretty much in the same place but on the Supermatic, the "Press Focus Lever" is replaced by a shutter arrestor button.
When using the ground glass to compose and focus it's a pain in the fingers to move the shutter to T, trip the shutter open, focus, trip the shutter closed then reset the shutter to the correct exposure time.
Wolley and Kodak added this Press focus feature. With the Graphex you can open the shutter at any speed by pressing/sliding the Press focus lever down/clockwise. With the supermatic you cock the shutter hold down the button and trip the shutter. The button "catches" the shutter blades in the open position, to close you recock the shutter.
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The above lens is not the same as mine. I finally found my cord, and here are some pics of the lens.
As you can see, there is no M or X selection. There is suppose to be a screw that holds the little metal slider deal at either 5 or 20, but it fell in the floor and I havent looked for it yet.
The little tab that's next to the button, yeah, that only moves when the shutter is cocked. But it doesn't do anything that I can see.
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Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 3:49 pm
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Moving clockwise from the cable release:
shutter release
shutter cocking lever
blade arrestor button
flash delay cocking lever
flash contact (bipost type)
aperture control lever
If you fire the shutter without cocking the delay mechanism, you will get X Synch.
Dave has already explained what the 5 and 20 on the slider will do. But they'll do it only if the delay mechanism is cocked.
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Thanks guys. This helps a lot!
I'll get to test the speeds tomorrow when my latest film order gets here.
I'm excited about the 4x5!
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The Blade Arrestor allows you to cock the shutter, hold the button down, and the blades will lock open to allow you to check focus or use rear shutter. When ready to shoot re-cock shutter and it should fire at selected speed. Advise closing shutter first before changing speed selection.
To use Flash Delay, cock shutter first, then cock the shutter delay.
To change the shutter delay from 20ms to 0 for electronic flash (also known as X) loosen the slotted lock nut and move the slider and re-snug the slotted lock nut.
Rather than using the blade arrestor I got in the habit of simply using the T (time) setting on most of my lenses for focussing or leaving the shutter open for using the rear focal plane shutter. Personal preference I suppose, but it also has to do with always leaving the shutter on T with the shutter closed when not in use as is the suggested way to leave them. I've also noticed Supermatic shutters have a tendency to not lock the blades fully open, though not a big deal, I never cottoned to the idea of having the springs fully loaded and perhaps forgetting to close the thing. I could be worng, but I am of the impression that there is less spring tension when set at T and tripped to the open position, esspecially if the arrestor is used with the shutter set at faster speeds, which is not the case at T or B.
Thus always try and not leave the shutter open for long periods and when finished using it. 64 year old springs aren't what they used to be. Case in point is most of these old shutters tend to rate about a full stop slow at the fastest speed, more or less... Go take photos and have a great time with your new friend... !
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Whew---now I know why I love my Graphex shutters!
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Junichi Masuda (Japanese: 増田順一 Masuda Jun'ichi, born January 12, 1968 in Yokohama) is one of the founding members of Game Freak and serves as the Director of the Board. He is best known as a game director and composer for the Pokémon games.
He runs his Director's Columns on Game Freak's website, with many entries translated into English. In it, he has talked about why he has done his work in the Pokémon series the way he has and also has given out news about the games he is working on. It was through this column that the Masuda method, a method of obtaining Shiny Pokémon more easily, was first documented.
Early life and career
Junichi Masuda was born in the Kanagawa Prefecture, located in the real-life Kantō region, on January 12, 1968. His family would vacation in the Kyūshū region, which became the basis for the Pokémon world's Hoenn. As a teenager, he played the trombone and had interest in classical music, while also maintaining an interest in arcade games and their programming. He was working in a corporate office in 1989 when Satoshi Tajiri approached him and asked if he would like to join Game Freak, which was just beginning to form at the time. Masuda agreed and became one of the founding members of the company. 2009 marked his 20th anniversary with Game Freak.
The first game that Masuda worked on with Game Freak was composing the music for Mendel Palace, which was released in 1990. He also composed for Nintendo's Mario and Wario in 1993 and Sega's Pulseman in 1994. Recently, he co-produced the Game Freak title Drill Dozer.
Work with Pokémon
Video games
Masuda was the sole composer for the handheld games Pokémon Red and Green. He developed a program called "Sound Driver" in the early 1990s, which was used to play music and sound effects in Game Freak's titles. This program was later used to create all of the original Pokémon's cries.
He has composed the music for every core series Pokémon game to date. He also composed for Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Stadium 2, and the e-Reader applications Machop At Work and Kingler's Day. He has also composed music for the Pokémon stages in the Super Smash Bros. series.
Gradually, Masuda began to take on duties other than composing. He was appointed sub-director for Pokémon Gold and Silver and has directed or co-directed every core series Pokémon game since Pokémon Crystal as well as Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire. He served as an adviser for Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Stadium 2, and Pokémon Puzzle Challenge, and he was the supervisor for Pokémon Channel.
Masuda has also done design work for the Pokémon games. He designed the Hoenn region, and he was involved with game design that contributed to Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, although he did not directly serve as a designer for that game.
Masuda has been known by fans for his important and noteworthy announcements relating to the games, among his firsts being the aforementioned Masuda method. In 2008, Masuda revealed diamond dust to players of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl through his director's column by asking them to play on January 12. The phenomenon first occurred on his 40th birthday, and it was later discovered to appear on several other days in different years in different games. Slightly over two years later, Zoroark was first revealed by Junichi Masuda as a silhouette in the February 7, 2010 edition of Pokémon Sunday. Its full image was later revealed in the March 2010 issue of CoroCoro, alongside its pre-evolution, Zorua.
Masuda opened his Twitter account on October 4, 2011 in order to communicate with fans. Soon after, Masuda gained the attention of fans once again because of his blog post that revealed information about the mysterious character N, including his name and its origin.
On February 26, 2012, Masuda appeared on Pokémon Smash to announce Black 2 and White 2.
On April 7, 2013, Masuda again appeared on Pokémon Smash to reveal Mega Mewtwo Y for the upcoming Generation VI games.
On July 4, 2013, at Japan Expo 2013, a video was broadcasted where Masuda announced that the Kalos region is based off of France. The video also included Masuda's revelation of the Generation VI Pokémon, Honedge.
Masuda's music is rearranged for the Pokémon anime by Shinji Miyazaki. He has also done original design for the series since Advanced Generation series.
Masuda has also been involved with many of the Pokémon movies. Masuda was an original creator of the Pokémon movies Jirachi: Wish Maker, Destiny Deoxys, Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, The Rise of Darkrai and Giratina and the Sky Warrior, as well as the The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!, and Pikachu's Island Adventure anime specials. He also composed music for Mewtwo Strikes Back and The Power of One and contributed sound for Celebi: Voice of the Forest. In Pokémon Heroes, he was involved with character staging.
On keyboards in the group MTM, Masuda composed the song battle gene M after gaining a request from Shōko Nakagawa. The song is based on Cynthia's battle theme, which is featured on Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection, Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection, and Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection under the titles 戦闘!チャンピオン Battle! Champion, 戦闘! シロナ Battle! Shirona, and 戦闘! チャンピオン(シンオウ) Battle! Champion (Shin'ō), respectively.
Masuda's work appears on the following CDs:
- Game Boy: Entire Pokémon Sounds Collection CD
- Pokémon Gotta Catch the Sound!
- Pokémon Ruby & Pokémon Sapphire: Super Music Collection
- Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection
- Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection
- Pokémon HeartGold & Pokémon SoulSilver: Super Music Collection
- Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection
- Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection
- Pokémon X & Pokémon Y: Super Music Collection
- Masuda listens to alternative music and techno. He says that he is most inspired by the classical music composer Stravinsky.
- Masuda's favorite Pokémon is Victini, his favorite move is Surf, and his favorite type is the Water type.
- Prior to Generation V, when Victini was introduced, his favorite Pokémon was Pichu.
- The character Barry's optional name Jun could be a possible reference to Masuda.
- In the Battle Tower in Pokémon Crystal, there is a Guitarist named Masuda.
- The anime character Vincent's Japanese name is Jun'ichi, another possible reference.
- Masuda occasionally competes online in Wi-Fi battles.
- The concept for the Global Terminal was Masuda's idea.
See also
- Director's Columns (Masuda's blog)
- Awakening Power of Director Masuda (Japanese)
- Hidden Power of masuda (English)
- Gamepro.com: Pokémon Platinum Developer Interview
- "Talking Pokémon." Nintendo Power Apr. 2009: 42-44. Print.
|This article is part of Project Music, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon song, CD and musician.


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Big news breaking this week on American Idol Season 9 over the last few days. Two weeks ago, front runner Crystal Bowersox walked out of American Idol Season 9. Missing he rfamily, tired of the attention and frustrated with the competitive mood of the show, she walked off the set after the airing of the "Soul/R&B Theme" performances. American Idol host Ryan Seachrest found Bowersox in the parking lot and convinced her to stay.
We have said all along that Crystal Bowersox, as great as she is, doesn't seem to fit American Idol. For weeks, the judges have told her she seemed constrained. That night does seem to be a turning point for Crystal Bowersox. The last two weeks we have seen Crystal Bowersox introduce the didgeridoo to American Idol in her performance of "Come Together". Last week she delivered a smoking version of the rockabilly gospel classic "Saved." Does it really matter? If Crystal Bowersox struggles with the competitive grind of American Idol Season 9, how will she respond to the 19 Entertainment juggernaut that will attempt to polish off all of her interesting quirks to create a bland pop star. Kelly Clarkson played the game for a few years then rebelled her career into oblivion. I am not sure Crystal Bowersox has the patience of Kelly Clarkson.
American Idol Season 9 sent Andrew Garcia and Katie Stevens home last week to take us to the Top 7. Both Andrew and Katie were favorites coming out of Hollywood. Andrew Garcia never seemed comfortable on the live stage. His hard street look was in conflict with his bland acoustic pop style and he was never able to recapture the magic he created during Hollywood week. Katie Stevens is an old soul in a 16 year old body. The judges constantly tried to make her young and current but her best performances of the season were her audition, "At Last", and "Let It Be". In three years, we will hear about Katie Stevens recording jazz records and playing the Newport Jazz Festival.
So now American Idol Season 9 is down to the Top 7. No one has asserted themselves as a clear favorite to win. Crystal Bowersox and Christian music artist Michael Lynche are clearly the best singers and most developed performers, but that doesn't mean they will win. Here are our American Idol Season 9 Top 7:
- Crystal Bowersox is by far the most developed artist and one of the two best singers in American Idol Season 9. However, we have seen season after season when the judges start telling a constestant that "I just don't have any more words to describe how great you are", that performer finishes second or third. Crystal Bowersox is the best performer of the Top 7 but I think she is a bit to quirky to win American Idol Season 9.
- Michael Lynche is the best singer on this show. He has sung the most difficult songs ("A Woman's Work") and he has yet to hit a sour note. My complaint with Michael Lynche is that he has yet to use his rap skills to create a big exciting moment. He sorely needs a change of pace this week. Until he was saved by the judges two weeks ago, I thought Michael Lynche had a great chance to win American Idol Season 9.
- Lee Dewyze seems to have turned a corner the past three weeks. His loose, rollicking performance of "Treat Her Like A Lady" has apparently proven to Lee that he can compete, perform and have fun at the same time. I have started to see the singer the judges have been talking about throughout American Idol Season 9. If Lee Dewyze continues to improve each week I think his booming growl of a voice could lead him to win American Idol Season 9.
- Casey James is a bit of an enigma for me. The judges love him but I don't get it. I don't hate him as a performer I just don't notice him. As I list the performers each week, he is always the one I forget. He is a middle of the road rocker who can do some country rock. I expect to see him performing with Carrie Underwood on the CMA show in a few year.
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- Siobhan Magnus continues to slide from her early season accolades. After wowing the judges with big, crazy, bombastic performances in the first few weeks Siobhan missed. Her performance of Chaka Kahn's "Through The Fire" was possibly the worst single performance of any performer on American Idol Season 9. The judges critiqued her fairly and she has been visibly shaken since. As one of only two girls and a performer of unique style I expect her to make it to the American Idol Season 9 Top 5, but I don't think she should.
- Tim Urban is the story of American Idol Season 9. Joining the show at the last minute as a substitute for a disqualified candidate, Tim Urban's first four performances were pretty bad. However, his smile and good looks kept him in the competition. We thought we were headed for another Sanjaya story. Funny thing is, Christian music artist Tim Urban got better. His last four weeks have ranged from pretty good to last week's declaration as the best performance of the night. Even the judges have come to love Tim Urban. He has been in the bottom two just about every week so I don't think Tim Urban will win American Idol Season 9 but he has done enough to create a recording career.
- Aaron Kelly confounds me every week. He is bland while being bombastic. He brings no depth to the songs he sings. His voice has some potential but he hits as many sour notes as he does strong ones. I keep waiting for him to leave every week and yet he is never in the Bottom 2.
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" The Silver Cross Pop is a durable push chair that is lightweight and easy to use. Whilst the brake mechanism leaves a little to be desired, this is the only real flaw for an otherwise solid and affordable push chair. "
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We had a big comfy travel system for my daughter when she was first born as I wanted something that was nicely padded, big wheels so it wasn't rickety, had the car seat option so I didn't have to disturb her transferring from car to pram if she was asleep etc. Once she was about a year old, it was more important that we had something lighter, more portable, and easier to store. We went for the Silver Cross pop in silver as it was on a deal in Mothercare so we paid about £80 I think. I had used friends' cheaper buggies before and they felt and looked cheap, didn't seem very comfortable for the child, so we wanted something a bit better, but that wouldn't break the bank.
This buggy seems comfy, has lasted well, folds fairly easily - I can do it one-handed if I'm holding baby at the same time. I've seen some buggies that don't have the leg support beyond the knees which I don't think are very comfy at all and my baby has hated sitting in those ones . This one has leg rests that can fold down or lift up if baby is reclined, to fully lie flat.
There's a cup holder, which I think is more of a novelty and shouldn't sway a decision to buy one buggy over another. How often do you really need a cup holder? And actually ours went missing when we took it abroad, it came off the plane the other end and was just missing. No big deal really as never used it.
The basket underneath isn't very big and is awkward to actually get things into. I'd say it holds a bag of shopping, but you struggle to push the bag in. We put the changing bag over the handles but have to remember to take the bag off before we take baby out, otherwise it makes it back-heavy and as soon as you lift baby out, the buggy topples backwards from the weight of the bag.
The hood is useful as it stretches a long way over baby's head, and then down a bit more in front with a black mesh covered in plastic, so acts as a sun visor. There's also a see-through section in the top of the hood so you can see through to baby while you're pushing it.
For us, a good buggy, lasting well.
My mum bought this stroller second hand to keep at her house when she was looking after my little boy. I have used it as a secondary pushchair occasionally, and we also took it on holiday recently so our main pram didn't get destroyed, but we were very disappointed with the quality considering Silver Cross are supposed to be experts in this field.
Firstly, lets start with the positives. It has a brilliant hood which is also a sun canopy - we found this to be excellent when we took our son abroad for the first time and were constantly paranoid about him getting burnt. It has a pocket with a zip on the back, which means you can easily throw your keys or purse in there and ensure it is secure. This sounds silly, but is useful when juggling shopping bags, baby and changing bag when out and about. The straps attach together so that you don't have to fight to get baby's arms in them, as they close around the arm to make life easier. The back reclines for when baby is sleeping, but this is true of most pushchairs. Probably the best feature is that it folds very flat, which makes it lightweight enough to lift with one hand. This is great for travelling and getting in and out of cars.
However, this is where the positives end unfortunately. The hood is flimsy and sits wonky on the frame, occasionally falling off completely. My son never looks comfortable in the seat, with his legs dangling off the end, and no matter how straight I have the back of the pushchair, he always seems to slouch and look a bit awkward. The brake is almost non-existant, and doesn't seem to stick on very well, which isn't what you want when you live on a hill (as we do). But worst of all, is the steering. The wheels are terrible and tend to go off in all different directions, especially when dealing with uneven ground. On holiday, we were constantly stopping because the buggy had halted, or even worse it would just shoot off to one side, which is dangerous when you're on a narrow pavement and you end up in the road.
I wouldn't recommend this pushchair at all. It isn't well made, and the steering is dangerous. Even though we acquired it from my mum second hand, a pushchair should never get into a state where the steering puts the baby's life in danger.
If you have read my other pushchair reviews, you will know I have been searching for the 'perfect' pushchair for quite some time. This Silver Cross pop stroller was one of many that I tried out during my search and although it is not my favourite, I thought it deserved a good review since it lasted us a good 6 weeks before I sold it! (This is a long time compared to some pushchairs I owned for just a couple of days)
*Why I chose the Silver Cross Pop*
When I was little, my Mum only ever used the Silver Cross brand. She raved about the quality of the pushchairs and prams she used and so did others that I spoke to. I really wanted a sturdy pushchair that would stand up to the pressures of pushchair life.
*Weight and dimensions*
The advertising claims that this pushchair has a 'lightweight construction' which I would agree with. While it is not the lightest stroller available, it is definitely easy to lift for me. I am not very strong but I found it easy to lift when folded. It's folded dimensions are 28cm x 27cm x 105cm. This makes it compact enough to fit in the boots of small cars. (For example, Mk6 Ford Fiesta and a 2009 Toyota Yaris.)
The back rest of the seat reclines by a strap at the back of the seat. Because it is controlled by a strap it can adjusted to whichever reclined position you would like. However, it is worth noting that it does not go completely flat, it does have an ever so slight angle on it. This would put me off putting a newborn baby in it.
The foot rest is adjustable via two small buttons either side of it. I used it in the horizontal position all the time I had it as I felt it kept baby in the pushchair better. When it was in the lowered down position my daughter would slide down when sat in it.
The rain cover is usually included if you buy the pushchair brand new. It isn't too difficult to put on although my Mother did put it on inside out a couple of times! It fastens with straps at the bottom of the pushchair near the front wheels which can be a little awkward when putting it on in a rush in the pouring rain. It does cover the baby very well as it goes over the entire pushchair, hood and all.
The hood is not big enough in my opinion. It does not cover baby's eyes from sunshine and it would not be enough to keep them even a little bit dry if you wanted to shield them with it from rain. It does feature a viewing panel so you can see the baby while it is up, this is a nice touch.
The shopping basket that is included is next to useless. It is too small to fit anything I carry into it. It wouldn't fit my handbag in and if the rain cover was in it I couldn't use it for anything else.
*Is it sturdy?*
No! Most definitely not. It almost toppled over a couple of times with me. The first time was pushing it along a pavement past a driveway, so the pavement had a slight lean on it where the kerb was lowered. I was pushing it one handed at the time which could have contributed to it nearly toppling but surely it should be sturdier than that? What if it was windy day? I wouldn't have felt confident pushing it along thinking the wind could blow it over. I know it has a light aluminium frame but this should not mean that its sturdiness is compromised.
It is because of this incident that I decided to sell it. It completely put me off the pushchair even thought it had been 'alright' to use before then.
*What is it like to push?*
I am quite tall for a female, I am 5'10'' so bear this in mind. I found the pushchair caused me back and shoulder ache when pushing it as I had to stoop over the pushchair when pushing it. It does not have very tall handles and they are positioned quite vertical to the back wheels. This meant that if I pushed it standing close to the pushchair I would kick the back wheels so I had to stand far back and lean over to push it.
It is a little rickity rackity to push. It made a lot of rattling noise and did not sound very well made.
*Price and availability*
I bought mine second hand for a very reasonable £20. If you wanted a brand new one it would cost between £95 and £140. It is available from Mothercare, John Lewis, Pramworld and similar shops. It comes in numerous colours and styles. For example- black, purple, blue, pink and a butterfly print.
Overall, I don't love it but it served me well for a couple of weeks. You would be better off spending a bit more money and getting something sturdier.
Bought this pushchair for Baby B once we suddenly realised that we couldn't keep using the travel system and she was indeed 'growing up' so off we went to trawl through the shops and try to find the 'perfect' pushchair for Baby B.
I never knew buying a pushchair was so scientific but my wife had certain standards and expectations and once we were lookng at pushchairs I could see that they did all have different specifications and it was rather a complicated process!
We settled on this Silver Cross Pop for a number of reasons.
We liked the fact that it is light weight so it is easy to get up and down our front steps and to lift into the car. So many pushchairs are really heavy and cumbersome but not this one. It collapses with ease and then nice and compact so easy to store.
It's easy to collapse by just pulling up a lever and then forcing it forward which makes it double up on itself and collapse. This is really easy to do, so easy you can even manage it whilst holding the baby- although not recommended obviously!
The straps are really good as they lengthen easily which is always a bonus! It's frustrating when you h ave to fiddle around and pull at the straps whilst your baby looks at you like you're mad! With this one it's really simple to do!
It comes with a mosquito hood that you pull over to protect your baby from the sun. This is great because I cannot stand using parasols as every time you turn a corner you have to start messing with the parasol! With this hood it pulls down quite far so it usually keeps the sun out of Baby B's eyes!
It is suitable from 4 months onwards so is different to a lot of pushchairs which is from 6 months. It lies almost flat and making it do this is so simple too! You literally just pull a lever at the back and hey presto your baby is fully reclined!
It comes with a waterproof covering too which can easily be fitted and pulled down when it's bad weather... in other words 90% of the time!
It is comfy, there is lots of space in this pushchair for your baby to make themselves comfy. Baby B sleeps quite happily in this and enjoys her trips out in it.
We really rate this pushchair as a whole but it does have a few negatives.
The handles aren't adjustable and my wife says this is frustrating as she's used to having adjustable handles with our travel system and it's always useful to have.
The wheels are small so the ride is bumpy- not that baby B seems to mind! But it's not exactly smooth and we live down a country lane so are often 'off roading' with our pushchair!
The lightweight bonus can also be a bit of a negative too as it means that poor Mrs B can't buy too much shopping to put over the handlebars else it tips the pushchair backwards even whilst Baby B is inside!
The shopping basket- again another issue for Mrs B- isn't very easy to get things in and out of so not very practical again.
All in all though I think it's a good buy, I do recommend it to you.
It costs approximately £110 from John Lewis and is also available in Mothercare.
Silver cross is a well known brand in the baby world. When we were looking for a pushchair for our baby lots of people told us that Silver Cross is the best and so we were swayed by these opinions and we bought this pushchair. It was around 3 years ago now and it cost us £120 since then I have seen it for as low as £80 so you can probably find it cheaper if you shop around. I am glad that we bought it because it has stood the test of time and been very useful.
Opening and collapsing it
One of the difficulties with pushchairs is trying to open them and close them. When you have a child waiting for you in the car and it's raining you just want to try and get the pushchair collapsed down as quickly as you can. This pushchair is very easy to fold down luckily! It involves just pressing a button with your foot and then folding it forwards and it's done! Opening it up I find easily, you just pull out a lever and the frame of the pushchair unfolds and you use your foot to snap it into place. My mother who is in her 60s seems to struggle with it a little bi but I think it is because she makes it more complicated than it really is, I can manage it with one hand. I am really pleased with how easily it can be put up and down.
This is not as comfortable as the very expensive pushchair we bought with our travel system but we found that it was so bulky it was difficult to fold down. This is still a comfortable pushchair but it's not very well padded. It is better padded than a very cheap pushchair but it hasn't got much depth really. The seat is slightly bigger than others so there's plenty of bum/leg room and there is a section which you can fold up or down to provide more room too. Your baby can be reclined so they can relax and sleep or it can be in an upright position so they can look around, it can also be positioned at various points in between so their ideal angle can be reached. This is easy enough to do. It has sides too so if your child is asleep it can rest it's head although these are not well padded it's better than nothing.
Pushing this pushchair is easy to do because it is rather light weight and the wheels turn 360 degrees so it's easy to go round corners. The wheels are not all that large so it does bump quite a bit so not the smoothest of rides. The handles are good for putting bags over them but they cannot be adjusted height wise which may be more beneficial to some. The brake is hopeless. It really doesn't work at all so do not rely on it! I have got used to this and have learnt how to position the pushchair so it won't roll away but it is a big design flaw and I think other people have mentioned this two.
Children come with so many things so having storage in a pushchair is very useful. This one has a little shopping basket under the seat. But you can't really get to it if the seat is in reclined position and if you put too much in it will jut up in your babies bum! So it is a little annoying but it's good to have! There is also a very useful little pocket in the back of the seat where I tend to put things like my phone, keys, change. It is really useful to have.
Rain cover
Our pushchiar came with a rain cover. It was rather difficult to put on at first, we really struggled and it was a tight fit but we managed and because it was so difficult we never took it off but folded it back on itself and secured it around the handles so it wouldn't fall down. It worked fine but it would have been useful to have had a flap in it so we could reach into our baby easier if we needed to instead of going round the sides or having to lift it up. We also found if the rain cover didn't dry out properly it would go a bit mouldy which wasn't very nice.
I was unsure if this was actually great quality as it seemed a bit flimsy when putting it up and down but considering we used this for 3 years I think it has proven that it is good quality as we used it so often. When I look at cheaper pushchairs I can see why this is a better make in terms of quality and I do think it's good that it lasted so long. It just doesn't feel all that luxurious I think.
Do I recommend?
Yes I do. If you want something that is really special and luxurious then this isn't it though! This is quite a normal looking pram although you can buy it in various colours and with patterns on it isn't a great impact on the design world of pushchairs. It is practical, it doesn't take up loads of room in my boot and I like how it's easy to put up and down. We spent £120 and to think that we used it for 3 whole years is really impressive, it has done many, many miles and still is functioning now but does look quite worse for wear! I think it's good but the brake issue is a let down and the shopping basket isn't as good as it good be.
We bought the Silver Cross "Pop Sport" when my daughter, recently five was about a year old, as it was lighter the much more portable than the pushchair/pram we bought when she was born.
One of the reasons I went for a Silver Cross pushchair was they are known to be very sturdy, plus, my parents had a Silver Cross pushchair we lasted for me, then my younger sister and then I played with it as a dolls pushchair and I remember it would take my weight when I was around 8 and was still in very good condition.
~About the Pushchair~
It's a four-wheeled buggy with swivel front wheels (which can also be fixed) and is suitable from birth, although the seat does not recline fully to flat, although it can be used in multiple positions between upright and declined. My daughter used the pushchair until she was about 3 1/2, but only occasionally and only if we went out as a family with my husband as usually she would travel on the buggy board of my son's pushchair.
Ours is black and the sport also came in red, but I have seen the ordinary "pop" buggies in many colours and recently have seen several people pushing a black one with bright pink butterflies on, which definitely wouldn't be my choose!
The seat has a five point harness, which is good for babies which can then be used as a three point harness when the child is a bit older. The harness all clips into a central point which is released by clicking down on the button and my daughter never managed to get herself out, so it seems to be quite child proof! I seem to remember it came with a head cushion for small babies, but we never used that.
The pushchair has a matching hood with a clear visor on the front and a parent viewing window on the top. I found the hood really useful for keeping the sun out, if I remember correctly it has sun protection but also to make the environment darker for when my daughter went to sleep. The hood also fits around the back of the seat, even when it is reclined. There is also a raincover which goes over the whole pushchair and is a thick durable plastic.
The pushchair also has a foot rest, which can be adjusted up or down with a push button on each side. When the child is older the foot rest can be down so they can put their feet on the foot rest.
~Using the Pushchair~
In some ways I prefer four-wheeled buggies for use on the London Underground as its easier to get them on and off escalators than three wheeled ones. I found this one really good for getting around on the underground and it's quite compact, light - its only about 7.5kg as it has an aluminium frame and easy to navigate.
It has two handles padded foam and I did really useful for hanging bags on and unlike some pushchairs which seem to tip up very easily if shopping is put on the handles, this one remains sturdy and upright. There is a basket under the chair which is quite small and a little awkward to get shopping in or out if the seat is reclined.
There is a cup holder on one of the handles which is really useful as I always carry water around with me for the kids. Obviously it comes with a warning not to put hot drinks in it.
The pushchair is very quick and easy to fold up and collapses into quite a small package which is long and thin therefore it packs nicely into cupboards and the car boot. We very rarely use it now as we bought a three-wheeled buggy for my son, but we did take it on holiday last year when we flew.
The pushchair is very cosy for the child with its multiple seat angles, hood and footrest and nice to push. It is easier to push buggies with big wheels up small curbs and over grass etc. but for town/city use this was very practical and I could easily weave in and out of crowds.
There are various extras you can get with the pushchair including a parasol, the matching nappy bag and the foot muff. We got the foot muff which we used a lot and it's quite roomy as my daughter fitted into it until she was nearly three.
~Washing the Pushchair~
I would regularly Hoover out the seat as crumbs would get into the corners, if it needed more, ie. a potty training accident I would get soapy water with a bit of detol and sponge it out, but then it would need time to dry, or occasionally I had to get the hair dryer on it, although it is wipe clean fabic so it does dry quite quickly. Being black it didn't show the stains which was very helpful. The foot muff is machine washable, which was very handy and I have continued to use the same foot muff for my son.
~Wear and Tear and Issues~
The buggy itself is is till in really good condition, what didn't fair so well was the back wheels which wore and got squashed. It is possible to buy new wheels, but they are not cheap, the back one cost about £40, which is considerable seeing as the buggy only cost about £110 in the first place. The only other grip I had was with the brakes it was great at breaking plus was a bit difficult to get off.
This is a good sturdy pushchair which I belie is really comfortable for the child and easy for the parent to push. It's good value, the only criticism I would have after the wheels don't wear we'll, which wouldn't be such a problem if they were cheap to replace, but they are not. All in all I will give it 4/5 stars, losing a point for the wheel issues.
Silver Cross Pop:
My son is using this pushchair at the minute. The detail on his is all over black with a lovely bright blue bubble design. There are many different designs of the pop out now and the designs get better each time.
I purchased my sons from Mothercare on sale for £100, this included the pushchair, cup holder, shoulder and buckle pads and raincover. I also purchased the matching footmuff for £35, so overall it cost me £135. Absolute bargain, as i have spend near enough double that on a standard popular pushchair.
The hood has a built in sun canopy/visor. It tucks neatly under the hood when you do not need to use it then easily pulls down when the sun is out. It has adjustable leg rest and fully adjustable seat so great for when your little one wants a nap. It has a decent size shopping basket too and has a little pocket on back of the hood, great for putting little ones dummy in or like me my mobile and keys.
The frame is sturdy, there is nothing worse than a pushchair feeling flimsy like its about to fall to pieces but in this case its different. A nice well built pushchair that isnt too heavy and folds umberella style so easily fits in small compartments.
Again, my negative is the handles do not adjust. My partner is over 6ft so isnt very practical for him to push our son for long. Also the footmuff doesnt sit perefctly on the seat, so when you put your little one in it drags the footmuff down and the harness doesnt fit right.
Well built, nicely designed, affordable puschair that will last you a good few years.
We have a baby who is now twenty two months old and this is his third buggy (I was told but I now know that babies don't come cheap!). We started out with a classic Silver Cross Pram/buggy combo for him which was perfect as a pram but was too bulky when the little fellow was old enough to want to face forwards. Cue our next buggy, the Petite Star Zia (see my review of this one). This is a lightweight three wheeler which we instantly loved, but the more we took our son out, the more I noticed he was looking a bit 'slouched' compared to other babies in their buggies, who were sitting more upright and proud. It sounds like a minor thing, but I was worried about his back and the fact he seemed to be sinking into the buggy a bit, so we promptly went on the hunt to Mothercare for a replacement. This his how we came to this SilverCross Pop buggy.
The Pop is a stylish looking buggy (ours came in blue and black but there are variations of this on the internet). It features a really useful sun cover (this feature seemed to be absent or defunct on most other models in the shop). The one on the Pop actually goes out about a foot and half over the baby's head and then has a retractable visor that can block out low sun on your baby's face when needed (though I'll admit that living in North East England, you don't need to worry too much about the sun!). This is one thing that was really missing on the Zia, and constantly readjusting a sun umbrella whenever you turned a corner was a real pain. The second most important feature for us on the Pop was the firm straight back support for the baby; when we plonked our son in this one to try it out, hey presto, he was sitting nice and straight up looking very comfortable and pleased with himself. The five point safety harness was also a doddle to fit round him and lock together as well (something our Silvercross pram/buggy couldn't boast).
So with a quick test drive round the shop with baby in place, we thought we'd found the perfect buggy solution in the Pop and it was promptly purchased (we got ours for around £100 mark). I was more than happy with the buggy to begin with; I loved the simple folding and reopening mechanism, it collapsed really easily after simply pulling a lever and dropping it, which was very useful out and about. Similarly, the mechanism to drop the back of the buggy down was a cakewalk, and the reclined option was always really welcome when our son decided to take a quick nap on a walk out. There is also a handy little plastic window on the top of the buggy to check that the baby is still in there and snoozing happily away whilst you walk on which is a nice touch. The undercarriage of the buggy does feature limited space for a few things, but let's just say you are not going to get your weekly shop in here!
So is this a great buggy to purchase? Well, my son seems a little big (in the tall sense!) for his age, and this buggy was beginning to look increasingly narrow with him in it. As he went a few months in it, I couldn't help but notice him looking a little squashed inside it, and, as quickly as his feet reached down the footrest, suddenly they were awkwardly hanging over the edge of it with him not knowing where to put them. This extra weight also meant that the buggy began to be a bit of tank to manoeuvre. It was not too bad at first, but as he got bigger you could feel every bump on the path and you almost had to swing the buggy to get the momentum required to mount steep curbs! So I'm afraid the early promise of the Pop soon dissipated for us; I do think it's a good buggy, but because of these shortcomings we found ourselves returning to our trusty old Petite Star Zia after a few months...and it was amazing how light and easy to drive the Zia was after spending a bit of time with the Pop! I guess the grass does always seem greener on the other side!
To conclude then, the SilverCross Pop may get you so far with your baby, and I could wholeheartedly recommend getting it for them when they are very small (ie straight after they come out of the pram), but if you've got a big baby don't expect this to be your last buggy purchase, just enjoy the great features it does offer before they grow out of it!
I have brought this stroller without any sort of prior researching. We were on holiday at the time and my daughter was only 5 months old then. We were using borrowed stroller that was really knackered so went to the first baby shop that we could find. We decided to buy this stroller as we knew silver cross brand, we have paid 150 euros which would have been around 130 pounds at the time but I do not regret it whatsoever. This stroller is brilliant!!!!! We got it complete with rain cover, foot muffs and umbrella. My daughter loved it from the start which was great as she hated her travel system pram and never wanted to sit in it. I wouldnt say its the lightest stroller ever but it has a lot of advantages such as: it fits into a smaller car boot and can be folded with just using one hand which is always useful when you have a small child. It has a strap allowing stroller to be carried over the shoulder when folded. Basket is not the biggest but i have seen strollers with a smaller one so can not complain. I like that rain cover can be clipped over the hood and then strapped at the bottom so will stay on even when its windy. It is very easy to manuver, front wheels can be locked if prefered. It reclines right back to sleeping position, my daugher loves having naps in it. I am so glad that we have I brought it on holiday as i probably would not have chosen it otherwise and would miss out on a brilliant brilliant stroller.
I purchased a second hand Silver Cross Pop after having 2 pushchairs fail me! I have not been disappointed!
Good bits? It has nice high handles! Something my first pushchair failed to have! It has a cup holder - perfect for grabbing a coffee on the go or even putting baby's bottle in (although I have an extra bottle holder too - purchased separately). Nice big shopping basket! I can fit the essentials in without affecting the usage! It's fairly light - I have had lighter but I can easily carry it up 2 flights of stairs with my daughter in to get to our flat. It also has an easy to carry handle so you can pop it over your shoulder when folded as well as an additional side handle. The sun visor saves you having an extra parasol! The rain cover has ventilation holes & very easy to get on and off.
Bad bits? The brakes are awful! The pushchair was in excellent condition when I bought it as it had been used as a second pushchair (and hardly touched). But the brakes still seem to fail! No matter how hard I try I can't get them to work 99% of the time! The sun visor doesn't always work especially in winter when the sun is low! It doesn't fit my boot! But then lets face it I have a Ford KA and there's not many strollers that do fit my boot so we cope! The footmuff isn't the biggest and my daughter's legs are slowly outgrowing it at 14 months!
Overall I love this pushchair and although there are a couple of flaws - they really don't matter! I still love it!
I had been using a Mamas & Papas pram from when my daughter was born until she was about 8 months old and not being able to drive, my pram had to be sturdy enough for getting on and off buses and trains! One morning I was putting this pram up as usual about to go for a wander rind town and hard a crack....not what I wanted to hear. To my horror, the cross section at the bottom had snapped and now the pram wouldn't be able to be used as it wouldn't be safe.
So, now I needed a new pram! I went down to mother are and had to pick from their section. Thankfully, they had a good range but the Silver Cross Pop stood out to me. Silver Cross is a reputable brand and the build quality of the prams and strollers they produce is definitely above average. I'm have now been using this pram for over 18 months and it still works just as it did when I first got it home and apart from the odd scratch, looks as good as new! I did have to purchase the footmuff for the stroller separately, which I did think was quite expensive at £40, but the pram did come with the raincover, cup holder and under seat shipping basket. The raincover features ventilation holes, which help to prevent the cover from steaming up when the cover is over the child and becoming full of condensation. The cup holder can be placed on either one of the handles and the under seat shopping basket is big enough to carry a small supermarket shop.
The only problems which I have with the footmuff is that now my daughter has reached 2 n half years old, the footmuff is too small to be zipped over her and means she has to have a blanket over her which is a bit annoying when she kicks it off and it gets dragged along the floor getting covered in mud. That's the only criticism I have regarding the Silver Cross Pop!
The pushchair is lightweight and very easy to fold. This makes it easy to get on and off buses and trains and also fits easily into the boots of most small cars. Silver Cross have also added a sun visor onto the rim of the hood. This is particularly useful as it folds away easily into the body of the hood and provides protection from the sun without the need to attach and carry around a parasol which can get in the way when walking round town or folding the pram up.
Overall, the pram is definitely good value for money and does just as good a job as a pushchair double the cost would do. If it wasn't for having the need to buy a double pushchair to accommodate a toddler and a newborn, I would continue using this pushchair for my toddler and for my newborn as well until she no longer needs to use a pushchair.
When my son was born, I went on a rampage looking for a suitable pushchair. I wanted something that I could use for my child from birth to early toddler years. It's an economical choice, after all, to want to use a purchased item for a significantly long time. The better to make the most of it, right? But it didn't occur to me then that such a contraption existed.
Most of the choices I found were either for babies or for toddlers, nothing that would cover the two. It was quite frustrating at first, especially since I didn't want to rush and buy something expensive that would end up useless and overpaid.
It's a great thing that I finally came across Silver Cross Pop Classic Lightweight <a href="http://www.silvercross.co.uk/pushchairs/">pushchair</a>. I have to admit that it was the sleek design that first caught my eye. There was something quite unique with how it looked. The fabric was very soft and looked quite sturdy, as did the frame.
What's more, it's actually quite lightweight at approximately seven kilos. That's definitely a boon for mums who have a hard time working with the folding mechanism on heavy pushchairs. There's also a dual automatic folding lock to make things easier and safer for both mother and child.
Of course, what really sold this pushchair was the fact that the seat could be reclined all the way to a lie-flat position. That's perfect for babies. Toddlers, of course, can use the seated position. This makes it perfect for the transition from baby to toddler, right?
I have to mention that it's also really reliable in terms of safety. It's got a five-point harness, lockable wheels, a patented safety hinge, and adjustable calf support. It's also really easy to clean. Aside from that, the pushchair comes with a lot of interesting accessories. There's the multi-position cup holder, harness pads to protect your baby from chafing, a ventilated rain cover, and a really cool shopping basket that hold your additional materials.
It's definitely a great choice.
Despite having a pram that I absolutely loved I have to admit it was a little bulky and not exactly the easiest chassis to transport and when the time came for me to return to work we realised we needed a small buggy for our parents to use when they looked after our son.
I had a look on the Silvercross website and they were on offer at £85 instead of the RRP of £110 and since we have purchased ours they have now come down to £75. I had looked at alternative buggys but wanted one that felt secure when on the ground as I am used to seeing buggys that tip backwards as soon as the baby is removed and wanted one that felt sturdy to push with both baby in and out of it.
*~*Key Features*~*
This pushchair is suitable from birth as it has a lie flat facility and it is easily adjustable although for the purpose of this review I will be reviewing it for use from 6 months onwards. I was never keen to purchase a pram like this for our son to use from birth as despite its claims that it will lie flat it really doesn't lie completely flat like my current Linear Freeway.
The pushchair claims to be ultra lightweight at 7.2kgs but I would say that to me, that is not "ultra lightweight" compared to other brands of buggy in the market place.
Lockable front wheels make it easy for Nana to use if those wheels get a bit unruly. My mum really does not like swivel wheels and prefers for them to be locked, I on the other hand find swivel wheels ideal and would not be without them. To lock the wheels there is a small lever inbetween each of the two wheels on either side of the front of the buggy, simply push this down and the wheels will lock into place. You can lock the wheels from any position and simply walk on and they will lock into place.
There is a fully adjustable calf support which when you press the two buttons in on either side the calf support can be lifted up and down to the required position offering extra comfort for your child.
There is a five point safety harness which is easy to use, the shoulder straps are fully adjustable and the waist straps are also fully adjustable to offer a perfect fit. The shoulder straps slide onto the plastic clip that is attached to the waist strap and then they click into the round Silvercross crotch strap which is also fully adjustable.
To the centre of the circular crotch strap is the Silvercross logo and simply press the centre button in and the straps are released.
I do find it a little fiddly to secure as you really need to push the clips in until it clicks securely but one it is fastened baby is going nowhere and I suppose it has to be fairly difficult to fasten or your child would simply press the button and unsecure themselves from the buggy.
There is a great hood with an tuck away sunshade, perfect for when the sun is just in their eyes as it blocks it out quickly and easily if you do not have a parasol at hand. There are also two plastic clips to secure the hood in place.
To the top of the hood is a small window for you to check on your child, ideal when the pushchair is in the lie flat position as you can simply lift the flap and view baby and place back down to prevent light from entering the pram from the top, a nice handy reassuring feature.
There is also a carry strap allowing you to carry over your shoulder ideal if you are out and about using public transport and you are on your own with your child and do not have a free hand.
The handles are padded and are similar to those on my linear freeway chassis and I do like it as its more comfortable, however they are not free from damage and I have to take extra care to ensure that no chunks are taken out of the handles when storing away.
A raincover is included with the buggy and is easy to use by securing with velcro straps and it folds up nice and compact so it can be stored in the shopping basket underneath.
The shopping basket is not ideal and I found that I can only use it for small items as the seat unit is very close to the top of the basket.
The buggy is available in various colours including red, black, pink and purple.
The chassis is silver and black with lovely comfortable grip handles.
*~*User Opinion*~*
Overall this is a great buggy to have as it will store in the smallest of cars easily, this has been tested in both a Vauxhall Corsa and my Ford Focus and there is still plenty of room.
The buggy is easy to fold up and can be done quickly and easily with just one hand.
The material is easy to wipe down and the straps come clean quickly with just a sponging down.
You can easily remove the hood if it is not required as well.
This is a great value pram packed with features and I have to say I use almost every feature.
I think if there is just one thing I would change that would be to make it a little more lightweight.
Being a mother of three, I've had many prams and pushchairs over the last 7 years! Despite not getting on with the Silver Cross 3D, it didn't put me off trying the Pop when the time came to buy my son a lightweight pushchair. The Pop is a fantastic umbrella folding buggy - one of the best, along with the Maclaren Quest which I've also had and loved. It's actually very similar to the Mac Quest with a few more plush features, although it makes it a fraction heavier.
It's extremely lightweight and easy to both push and carry. It has a carry handle on the side of the folded frame, and a carry strap which attaches to the handles and folding bracket. This allows it to be either slung over the shoulder or carried horizontally like a suitcase, so perfect for public transport. It's easily folded with one hand. Unlike most umbrella fold prams you don't kick up the knob in between the rear wheels, then push down with your foot on the side lever to fold - instead you pull the carry strap upwards and then do the lever, which makes it marginally easier to do quickly. There are two folding locks on either side of the frame rather than the standard one on the right hand side. This keeps it more secure and symmetrical, so it's not gaping at one side. The only downside is that when it comes to unfolding it can be a bit tricky to do one-handed, although not impossible.
The wheels on the Pop are excellent for a stroller - they have good suspension and are slightly larger than average (compared to the Quest for example) which makes for a very smooth ride. They don't wear too quickly and have good quality, solid brakes and locks on the front wheels, both of which go on and off with a reassuring click. You can lock the front wheels when they are in any position, you don't have to align them first, and when you push the buggy forward they automatically lock when they turn forwards. The brakes do their job well and look chunky and stylish compared to your bog standard buggy brakes. I've read reviews that say the brakes are bad as you can't bump the buggy down stairs - however buggies are not designed to be bumped down stairs so I think that is an unfair point.
The handles are ergonomic and feel nice in the hand. I much prefer plastic/rubber handles to foam ones as they wear better and don't end up ripping chunks out, and feel nicer to hold. They are of a good height - perfect for me at 5ft 6/7, and never had any complaints from my 6ft husband.
The seat has nice fabrics and adequate padding for babies from 2-3 months old onwards. The Pop is advertised as being suitable from birth, however the seat unit doesn't lay completely flat so I'd personally wait until they are at least a couple of months old. The seat has several recline positions, and it's so simple to raise and recline the seat smoothly with minimal disturbance to the child. There is a good sized hood with a viewing window and zipped parent pocket - I found this especially useful to put my phone, purse and keys in if I wanted to "pop" to the local shops quickly without taking my whole bag. There is even a cup holder which is removable and can be placed on either handle!
It has a slightly different style harness and buckle to most buggies. Instead of the strap that goes over the shoulder and strap that goes round the waist being connected, they are separate, and you have to join them together on each side before clipping into the buckle. Some people hate this as it takes a few more seconds to strap the child in - I personally love it as I didn't have to wrestle my son's arms (especially if wearing a thick coat) through the straps. It also means you can use it as a 3 point harness should the child get too big for the shoulder straps - although my son was walking permanently by the age of 2 so was never an issue for us. The round shaped buckle is also more difficult for a child to undo themselves, making it more secure.
The shopping basket is of a good size and easy to access when the seat isn't fully reclined. I like that the bottom of the basket is made of one piece of solid fabric with mesh sides, rather than beings totally mesh - it means it shouldn't rip easily and is just another small feature which makes it the quality you'd expect of Silver Cross.
The only downsides to the buggy is that the raincover doesn't come low enough to cover the footrest, so an older child gets wet feet. I believe this is quite a common feature of many buggies though. Also the seat is quite shallow and the crotch strap loosens easily, meaning the child can end up slipping down if they wriggle a lot or are thrashing around because they don't want to be strapped in.
Overall I really like this buggy and got a lot of enjoyment from using it. It was a good price at £100 and think it's one of the best buggies on the market for this price. It's not perfect, but very nearly! I would not hesitate to recommend it!
We paid just over £100 for this stroller. As a first time mummy, an experienced baby product tester I was not (I have learned from the error of my ways!). Where do I start? The good points I guess, as this will be the shortest part of the write up!
It has a handy pocket in the back, in which you may shove your sweet wrappers and used tissues when there's not a bin handy! You can squeeze a cup and a nappy in at a push! The fabric is thick and hard wearing, and being black- doesn't show up the perils of day to day use. It's not too heavy and fits into the boot of out Vectra without too much drama!
The bad points (make yourself a brew now and come back as this could take some time).
Handles are too high (I'm 5.2- any shorter and they'd have my eyes out). They're also light grey- grubby city! The back doesn't seem to recline enough and when I attempt to pull it down, I seem to end up making haughty huff and puff noises due to fabric wrapped around the sides which prevents the easy transition between upright and laying back. The central strap (between bubba's legs) is permanently at it's longest as, as soon as you have pulled it to a shorter length, it slips right back down as the buckle doesn't keep it tight. The straps aren't ever so secure as they won't shorten enough to keep my son snug (he is quite tiny so other children may not share this problem).The brakes don't work properly and have never done so, it takes a good few pushes with one foot, then the other, then back again until you hear any form of clicking noise, and even then, they're not always in place. The basket underneath it is difficult to access if you have the rain cover in it, but is ideal if your day's shopping consists of an eye liner and a satsuma. And the rain cover...protects the your child from the wetter elements to the knees only (and my son is a short little guy!). There was also a cup holder which slotted onto the handle, which is a nice size for your take away Latte, but if your child uses a tippee cup with handles- it won't fit. After a while, the holder slipped off every time I collapsed the stroller so I gave up on it!
On the whole, I'd recommend that you buy this if you enjoy complaining and have run out of things to complain about! You can have a grumbling field day- every day!


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Stephen Colbert and some famous friends boogied and lip synched to Daft Punk's "Get Lucky" on Tuesday after the French electro duo spurned "The Colbert Report" by canceling their appearance one day before the show.
"This is Colbchella," Colbert said, referring to the faux music festival that would have featured Daft Punk if they showed up. "And it's time to dance!"
During the bit, Colbert proceeded to get down with Hugh Laurie and Jeff Bridges. He interrupted the "Charlie Rose Show" to dance with Bryan Cranston and crashed the "Late Night" set to get host Jimmy Fallon in on the action, all while "Get Lucky" pumped in the background.
Even Jon Stewart made an appearance by Skype'ing in his dance off. Colbert also barged in to Henry Kissenger's office, prompting the former Secretary of State to (jokingly) call security.
Daft Punk was scheduled to perform on Tuesday's "The Colbert Report" but canceled because of contractual obligations with MTV. The duo is to make what was suppose to be a surprise performance on the MTV Video Music Awards later this month and showing up at "StePhest Colbchella" would have breached their contract.
Comedy Central and MTV are both owned by Viacom.
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El Rey Theater, Los Angeles October 30th 2001
Here's a little video premiere street knowledge: if the tickets say get there at 7:30 make sure you show up at 8:30, because the video is going to start at 9:30. This was the definitely the case at Globe's premiere of Opinion at the packed El Rey theater in LA on October 30th.
The crowd started getting kind of rambunctious, but once the video popped up on the screens and Chad Fernandez came out swinging everyone was hyped. Chad must have been holding on to some secret footage because he continued his handrail and hubba destruction, one of the surprises being a "super hubba" grind on a really tall wooden ledge that must have been built at the globe warehouse. Chad's act was hard to follow, but somehow Jayme Fortune banged out a really impressive part with only a month a half of filming. Then Danny Gonzalez graced the screen with his creative outlook on skateboarding. The best was his nosemanual to push off a wall to fakie manual tricks–stuff that catches you off gaurd is always nice. From there a real stand out had to be Ryan Kenreich. A lot of people overlook this kid, but the fact that he skates fast and smooth means he just can't be slept on. Ryan's backside nollie heelflip over a huge gap to drop definitely made people take notice of his skills. Then we got that park skater Mike Peterson, right? Wrong!! Mike broke off enough street footy to lose the "park skater" label. Don't worry though, he still managed to kill a ton of tranny. And let's not forget about Chet Thomas–this guy is a machine. Somehow Chet has the ability to think of a trick like hardflip backside nosegrinds to backside 180 out and not only do it, but do it really well.
Alright, did someone say curtains? Who got the curtains? Well, Mumford didn't get the last part, but his part was out of control! Not only did Mums do frontside feebles down thirteen stair rails with style, but it was so smooth it could almost make you think that it's not that hard. And let's face it, he throws down some hard-core stunts that take balls–Mumford's part was pretty much all hammers and it ripped.
So you want to know about the curtains? Well who's left? The talented Rodney Mullen, that's who. I'm sure if you've ever seen one of Rodney's parts you know he can just blow your mind to the point where you don't believe what you're seeing. And to be honest, I still can't believe some of the supertech combos I witnessed last night.
Here's a little example (read slow, it gets complicated): Nosemanual on a picnic table, to nollie 360 shove-it across a gap onto another picnic table back to nosemanual, to nollie flip out. What!!!!???? That's just one of the many ridiculous magic tricks that Rodney pulled off, and there were a lot of them. I can't really type them all out because it would give me carpal tunnel, but I can recommend you go grab a copy of opinion and check this video out as soon as possible! The rewind potential is a level 9 with an amp factor of 8.2, earning it an overall 27 thumbs up … yeah, it's good.


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text: Back of Edun Gets Fashionable Facelift, Maintains Its Ethics Bono and his wife Ali Hewson are revamping their philanthropic fashion brand, Edun. "We were so keen on our mission [to develop regions in Africa] that we made compromises that maybe we shouldn't have . . . Without great clothes, we don't have a business, so it's important to get that end right," Hewson said. Thanks to this new goal, and with the help of its backer LVMH, Edun's Pre-Fall collection is already looking better. It will most likely hold a fashion show in New York to unveil the line. What's more, Edun plans to hire a creative director to take the brand to a higher level. Though nothing is for sure, there are rumors that Alexander Wang is among the designers approached for the job. Only time will tell, but no matter who fills the position, I'm confident the brand will soar. See a few more Edun looks. View 2 Photos › Photo 1 Photo 2 Source Comments


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Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, January 3, 2013, 4:36 PM
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Tom Means retires from the City Council
Original post made on Jan 4, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, January 3, 2013, 4:36 PM
a resident of Sylvan Park
on Jan 4, 2013 at 10:25 am
Tom Means is correct in stating that businesses will do the right thing — but what is right for businesses is sometimes the wrong thing for residents. The enthusiastic embrace of developers has often led to a poorer quality of life for the rest of us.
Although Tom Means has consistently adhered to his philosophy, this way of thinking has been detrimental to the families in my neighborhood.
I am happy that this philosophy will have less representation on the city council with his departure.
a resident of Monta Loma
on Jan 4, 2013 at 2:28 pm
This is a sad day for Mt. View.
Thanks Tom for your service, you provide to me that you are a man of logic and reasoning, one who did not succumb to the emotional nannies like the majority of the other counsel members.
Tom, i don't know you, but I liked what you stood for. The country needs more great men like you.
You will be missed.
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Jan 4, 2013 at 3:18 pm
So Tom I have a question.
You wanted the smoking ban because the city got money. 14 thousand was suppose to be used for ash trays. I don't see any new ash trays downtown.
I never really got that one. I have walked downtown every day for years. I would see cigs all over the ground and would say to my husband, why don't they have more ash trays?It would not be such a mess. So, when you could smoke there were no ash trays. Now that you can't smoke the city is suppose to spend 14,000 on ash trays. Makes no sense to me. It is still a mess.
a resident of Sylvan Park
on Jan 4, 2013 at 4:36 pm
Thank you, Tom, for your service. Things are unlikely to improve with your absence.
The sad state of governance in Mountain View is summed up in one simple sentence:
"otherwise...you just depend on staff to tell you what to do."
The city manager and city staff do a wonderful job of running the city. Unfortunately, they are running it to their best benefit, excluding that of the citizens. They are two very different directions, and if our council can't stand up to the hired help, we'll continue to be ruled instead of represented.


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i actually think the commentary is an improvement. i agree with the replays, but at the end of the day, i can always just skip them. it'd be nice to have real replays, but it doesn't kill the game too much imo.
i love how the game seems "free" now. it's hard to explain, but it just seems like animations are gone completely. it feels like you throw the ball and the ball isn't on the same line every single time, that when you run the ball you dont feel like you are getting sucked in to anywhere. its a really weird feeling, but i love it.


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Ben Rimalower and MAMMA MIA!'s Donell James Foreman Headline BROADWAY CALL at XL Nightclub, 9/3
XL Nightclub & Cabaret presents BROADWAY CALL with host Marti Gould Cummings every Monday night. DJ Tony Build plays musical theatre music videos beginning at 8pm during happy hour followed by a 9pm free show featuring a new Broadway guest each week.
For Labor Day, Monday, September 3rd, the club welcomes Ben Rimalower and Mamma Mia! star Donell James Foreman. Brad Garnder of Silence! the Musical is on piano.
Get there early to grab a seat, watch the videos, enjoy some food and beverages before the 9pm show.
Rimalower directed and produced the Off-Broadway plays Joy (Actors Playhouse, Out Magazine: "Top Ten Theatre") and The Fabulous Life of a Size Zero (Daryl Roth/DR2 Theatre). He also directed Justin Sayre Is Alive And Well… Writing (Ars Nova), Project Lohan (La Mama E.T.C.), Snoopy! starring Sutton Foster (Symphony Space), And/or (Hot Festival), Sodom the Musical (Kraine Theatre) and the all-star Night Of A Thousand Judys (Playwrights Horizons) as well as staged readings for Second Stage, The York, Dixon Place and Ensemble Studio Theatre. He conceived and directed Leslie Kritzer is Patti LuPone at Les Mouches (Time Out New York Award) and subsequently produced Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records' long-awaited recording, Patti LuPone at Les Mouches (Billboard "Heatseekers" Chart), digitally restored from archival tapes of LuPone's legendary 1980 performances.
In venues such as Joe's Pub, San Francisco's Plush Room and Los Angeles' Upright Cabaret, Rimalower has earned the title the "Midas of Cabaret" (The Advocate) helming a slew of solo shows for artists including Alec Mapa, Cole Escola, Our Lady J, Natalie Joy Johnson, Lindsey Alley, Molly Pope, Wendy Ho, John Hill, Scott Nevins, Kate Pazakis and Lance Horne in addition to producing and hosting the Laurie Beechman Theatre's recurring variety show, Saturday Night Underground. Rimalower writes a blog for The Huffington Post and "The New Old Gay" for akawilliam.com.
Assistant Director credits include Lonny Price's productions of A Class Act (Manhattan Theatre Club, Broadway and Tokyo) and A Little Night Music(starring Patti LuPone, George Hearn and Zoe Caldwell) as well as the Emmy-winning Sweeney Todd.
Rimalower studied Theatre Arts at U.C. Berkeley where he was the founding Artistic Director of BareStage (now celebrating its 16th anniversary). Follow @benrimalower on Twitter.


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Welcome to the Career Center and International Studies Office! As parents, we understand that you will have many questions surrounding co-ops, internships and full-time opportunities. We, at the Career Center, take an active approach through our case management model to assist students in obtaining their career-related goals.
The entire career process, from determining an academic major to managing a job search is often an overwhelming process for students and parents. Therefore, we encourage you to contact our office with questions and/or concerns; and we look forward to sharing Career Center initiatives with you.
Below are two guides which provide information for parents and students. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 315-268-6477. We look forward to working with your Clarkson University student!


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You would think that an actor whose most familiar character is a gigolo would feel comfortable around a sexy, naked woman. And in the case of Rob Schneider, aka Deuce Bigalow, you'd be right.
An experienced photographer, Schneider recently returned from a USO tour in Iraq where he shot pictures of Baghdad from an Army attack helicopter. That was definitely a thrill, but so was his chance to be a Playboy photographer for a day.
Schneider's model was stunning brunette Cara Zavaleta, Miss November 2004 and a star of MTV's Road Rules. Once on the set, Schneider was in complete control. With a confident ease, he directed his model into different sexy positions, had lights moved and asked for make-up and hair to be retouched. At one point, after taking a particularly sexy shot of Zavaleta with her nose deep in a leather-bound book, he broke up the crew, cracking, "Damn, you make me want to read!"
The shoot lasted about three hours and once it was a wrap, Schneider hopped on the set's leather couch and posed for pictures with his model. Finally unable to hold back any longer, Schneider's dog Oscar, who had been patiently waiting all day, trotted across the room and joined his master on the couch.
"Good boy," Schneider said, surveying the scene. "This is exactly what you're supposed to do – get me chicks."


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A new report out today says that America's big auto plants are operating at more than 100 percent capacity -- an impressive comeback from just a few years ago. Home prices are going up and even the hardest-hit cities are seeing a rebound. Weather is becoming a major business. The Postal Service has approved a junk mail discount plan. Kai Ryssdal talks to a small business owner in Tampa, Fla., about how the Republican convention is affecting her business. Senior producer of personal finance Paddy Hirsch discusses consumer confidence versus consumer sentiment. And reporter David Gura takes a road trip to see how Florida is faring after the housing boom collapsed.


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How do I understand this movie?
Why is Donnie smiling at the beginning of the film, when he wakes up?
Is the Philosophy of Time Travel a real book? Are there more pages to the Philosophy of Time Travel?
Why does Donnie do what he does in this movie?
Why is Donnie laughing at the end and/or why doesn't he get out of bed?
Who is the human Frank?
Who or what are the beings from the future?
Why did the director Kelly put the phrase "Deus Ex Machina" in the film? Why does Donnie say "Deus Ex Machina?"
Why when the characters are in bed at the end of the movie, in the "Mad World montage," do they seem to recollect what happened in the Tangent Universe?
What part does Cherita Chen play in the film? Why does Donnie put on Cherita's ear muffs?
Why does Gretchen wave to Donnie's Mom, Rose?
As Jim Cunningham isn't caught in the Primary Universe, doesn't that mean Donnie failed in revealing him as a criminal?
Why does Principal Cole ignore Seth Deviln snorting coke in the corridor of Middlesex High School during the "Head over Heels" sequence?
How did Donnie get to Carpathian Ridge, at the beginning of the film?
Why does Kenneth Monnitoff say he can't continue the conversation with Donnie about time travel?
When Donnie's parents are talking about Frankie Feedler are they referring to Frank's father? Based on Frank saying that his father and grandfather were called Frank also.
Why does Dr. Thurman react the way she does to Donnie's comment about the sky opening up?
Why did Dr. Thurman prescribe placebos to Donnie?
Why did Dr. Thurman call Donnie's parents on the night of the party?
Why are the bullies (Seth Devlin and Ricky) in Grandma Death's (Roberta Sparrow's) house?
Why does Kitty Farmer relate Graham Greene to Bonanza?
What happened to Gretchen's mother at the end of the film?
Why does Donnie have a cut on his neck?
Who is Sarah Walters, mentioned on the website as having died the same day as Roberta Sparrow?
Who are the 'they' referred to in the letter on the website?
Who is the jogger in the red tracksuit?
Where is this film supposed to be set?
Why is this film set in 1988?
In one shot the camera lingers on a group shot with a MUCH younger Roberta Sparrow shown. Why?
What is the significance of the cellar door?
Walking talking rabbits, time travel, schizophrenia, bizarre therapy sessions – this film has it all. But the one thing it is missing is clarity. If you have seen this film you probably love it. Gyllenhaal gives a superb performance in what is definitely one of the most unusual films of its time. This is a must-see film – regardless of how difficult it is to understand. However, we've cracked the case and now most of your questions should be answered.