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The squatters had moved in their pets along with their stolen car operation. They were powering the home with an illegal hookup and had been a menace in the neighborhood.
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Salivary gland infections are viral or bacterial infections of the saliva-producing glands.
There are three pairs of major salivary glands.
All of the salivary glands empty saliva into the mouth through ducts that open at various locations in the mouth.
Parotitis; Sialadenitis
Salivary gland infections are somewhat common, and they can return in some people.
Viral infections such as mumps often affect the salivary glands (mumps most often causes parotiditis). Mumps is a rare infection today because of immunization with the MMR vaccine.
Bacterial infections usually result from a blockage (such as salivary duct stones) or poor oral hygiene. They can be seen in people who are dehydrated and in the hospital.
An examination by the health care provider or dentist will show that the salivary glands are enlarged. Pus may drain into the mouth. The gland may be painful, most often if there is an infection caused by bacteria.
A CT scan or ultrasound may be done if the doctor suspects an abscess.
In some cases, no treatment is needed.
If there is pus or a fever, or if the infection is caused by bacteria, antibiotics may be prescribed. Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections.
If there is an abscess, surgery to drain it or aspiration may be done.
Practice good oral hygiene. Brushing your teeth and flossing thoroughly at least twice per day may help with healing and prevent an infection from spreading. If you are a smoker, stop smoking to help with recovery.
Warm salt water rinses (1/2 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of water) may be soothing and keep the mouth moist.
Drink lots of water and use sugar-free lemon drops to increase the flow of saliva and reduce swelling. Massaging the gland with heat may help.
Most salivary gland infections go away on their own or are cured with treatment. Some infections will return. Complications are not common, but they may occur.
Call your health care provider if:
In many cases, salivary gland infections cannot be prevented. Good oral hygiene may prevent some cases of bacterial infection.
Elluru RG. Physiology of the salivary glands. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2010:chap 84.
Rogers J, McCaffrey TV. Inflammatory disorders of the salivary glands. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2010:chap 86.
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" Brand: Tesco / Type: Other Ready Meals "
Quite often I will buy cans of things for quick meals to shove in my larder cupboard. I'm a lazy cook and and also an equally lazy eater so I tend to leave feeding myself to the last minute to then be starving and needing to eat in somewhat of a hurry!
I bought a can of these from Tesco for just 40p. I had them planned to go with some spaghetti one evening or to even eat them with bread and butter!
The Packaging:
The meatballs come in a beigy coloured can with a photograph shown of the meatballs on the front of it along with little pictures shown of a chicken and saucepans and the likes and we are clearly told what they are and who they are by and there is an at a glance nutritional chart shown then on the back of the can other information listed includes the ingredients and allergy advice being given, cooking instructions are given along with a full nutritional chart being stated, the weight is given which is 392g and contact details for Tesco are clearly listed. Informative enough can this is but it does look an economy offering which to be fair it is!
The Meatballs:
What you get is plenty of smallish and round in shape and pinkish in colour meatballs in a smooth and red coloured sauce of which there is plenty of.
The meatballs are made up of chicken and pork with a few spices and the sauce is simply a plain tasting tomato sauce. You can either cook these up on the hob and in a saucepan or microwave them and me I microwaved mine co like I stated earlier I am a lazy cook! They smelt meaty and nice enough when cooking and as originally planned I cooked up some spaghetti to go with them.
I was impressed by the amount of meatballs you get in a can and that you get plenty of sauce with them however these....well I wasn't one bit keen on them to be honest!
Apart from being simple to heat through I thought they tasted awful. The meatballs had a rubbery outer texture to them and then I felt like I was biting through lard. They tasted fatty and had no meaty texture to them and felt slimey in my mouth and kind of went to liquid. They had a weird mixed up flavour of chicken and pork to them which I felt didn't go at all and the tomato sauce was very plain and tasted to me like Tesco Value tomato soup plonked in.
Economy? Yes they are but they taste awful and I couldn't stand them quite frankly and felt I wasted 40p on these. They taste nasty and have no redeeming features to them in my view!
Per half a can contains 230 Calories and 2.0g of Saturated Fat but in my view I'd rather go hungry!
Only available from Tesco stores....but Tesco won't be selling me anymore cans of these.....ever!
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I bought a tin of 'Tesco Everyday Value Meatballs' a couple of weeks ago, don't really know why- I didn't fancy them at all, well I do know why it was the price. Costing 40p for 392g, these are roughly half the price as the other things on the shelf. They've been looking at me ever since so tonight I took the plunge.
The can has had a facelift, now it's beige with red and orange relevant pictures. It doesn't have ring pull. The label says 'Meatballs' I presumed they'd be beef but they're actually chicken and pork- mainly chicken 40% in fact. I should have known from the label because it's got pictures of chickens on but I didn't notice or look... They contain tomato sauce (61%) and meatballs (38%) there are 15 in the tin.
On opening they smelt quite nice, the sauce is a deep orange and of medium to thin consistency. The meatballs themselves aren't really uniform but on average are lollypop sized. You can microwave or pan cook them, I pan cooked them on low for about seven minutes the instructions say 3-4. Whilst cooking a layer of shiny oil formed, I wasn't too concerned as half a can only contains 230 calories, but 11g of fat which sounds high.
Although 61% sauce it didn't seem that much, I had these with chips (it was a strange tea) and the plate wasn't swimming. My son had a Subway style baguette.
The texture of the balls is firm and smooth, they're like the sausages out of 'beans and sausage' they taste like them too. The sauce is like tomato soup/ baked bean sauce, not as rich as heinz but flavoursome enough if a little sweet. I never came across any gristle or bone fragments- I know but it had to be said..
They were okay, not much flavour to them but okay for a snack. I can't compare them to dear meatballs as I've not had them for years. I would eat them again maybe not with chips and definitely not with pasta, but my son said the baguette was delicious.
To sum up they're beans and sausage in disguise.
Ive recently moved so am now shopping in Tescos Extra.
Their value range has some great offers and I like to kep a few tins of value products in for a rainy day, or for that unexpected guest that happens to pop in and require a hot snack. Also they are great for my grandchildren and also for myself whilst I await delivery of a new cooker, so microwavable items are a plus at the moment.
They cost 38pence and come in a tin. Value range Meatballs come in a basic style tin saying Tescos value Meatballs in tomato sauce. Good value for money and you will need a can openner to open this tin.
Simply open put into a microwavable dish and heat in the microwave for a few minutes four being the tops, or until the sauce is piping hot and it does bubble so I suggest you cover the dish with a layer of cling film when possible.
The ingredients are several meatballs in a really lovely tasting thick tomato sauce, which I enjoyed very much, I had mine on toast. The Meatballs were soft and tasted fairly good considering they were cheap, they were very nice I didnt mind the taste at all.
You can alternatively cook them on the hob, if unlike me you have one. Five minutes should be enough as indicated on the tin.
Store in a cool dry place. If you have any left store in a covered dish in the refridgerator.
The ingredients : was just wondering what was contained in these Meatballs :-
Chicken Meatballs 44 percent. Water, Tomato Puree 22 percent, Sugar and Vegtable Oil, Salt, Yeast, and also Onion Powder, Turmeric, and white pepper, Wheat Flour, Potato Starch, Salt, Yeast Extract, Stabilisers, and Raising Agents, nothing too bad i guess.
The can is widely recycled.
I actually willl be awarding them four stars as they are good value for money, are great to keep in your food cupboard and taste nice too.
Thanks for reading and rating my reviews.
I reckon Subway and Tesco have an undercover deal here.
Money: last time I checked they were 38p but that was a few weeks ago, please correct me if I'm wrong, don't want to be misleading!
Taste: These can be compared to the meatballs in the infamous Subway meatball mania (or marinara, whatever, mania sounds better). These are perfect if you want to recreate that kind of sandwich at home for a fraction of the price. I mean really, subway really do charge a hefty premium for a glorified sarnie.
Ease: As with any tinned food it's pretty easy to prepare, but I would recommend cooking them on the hob rather than the microwave. the sauce likes to jump around a lot when it's hot, it can cause a mess in the microwave or on the hob. You have been warned!
Downsides: Well, the softness of these meatballs begs the question. The texture isn't great and it leaves you with a sinking feeling of 'oh god, what the hell is in these meatballs'.
Moneysaving tip: I haven't a money saving tip for these bad boys. The only thing I can think of is what I meantioned above about subway. Fans of the meatball mania sub should really just look into using this substitute to make their own occasionally. £1 homemade sub vs £5 subway sub, with very little difference.
Overall: Great little meatballs if you can overlook the ingredients column, although it's kinda hard to do so. Good SUBstitute (get it?) for a meatball mania sub too.
At only 38 pence, these Value meatballs are pretty tasty for the brand that they are.
These meatballs weigh 392 grams in the tin and unlike some other Tesco Value items, there is actually a picture on the packaging of the meatballs to try an attempt to wet the appetite.
The meatballs come served with tomato sauce that is not too much or too little, unlike the Value baked beans which came with too much of the sauce to the point where I had to drain some of it away.
One particular serving is 195 calories so these meatballs are good for a snack or you could have them for dinner served with something else.
I would, sometimes, have a bowlful of these and have them on their own.
The taste is really quite edible, although, the sauce can make you a bit sickly toward the end of you finishing them.
With me living on my own, I have never had to share my food so I normally go for the whole tin in one sitting and these are very filling.
I'm not sure if they fill you up with half a tin, though.
These are easy to cook, you just pop the meatballs into a microwavable bowl and cook for a maximum of three minutes, although, in my experience, 2 minutes is more than enough.
These are definetely worth a try!
My good lady wife from time to time does some very silly things, bless her, and buying these Tesco value meatballs was one such thing.
Being a person who loves to cook I always frown on tinned and frozen stuff at the best of time and tinned meat is an awful thought but cheap tinned meat is even worse.
She bought these for the grandkids and although they will eat pretty much anything and they tend not to like proper cooked meals, I really didn't want to be feeding them this muck so I avoided it but on Friday night my wife was dealing with the cooking as I was out and I returned home just in time to find out the kids hadn't liked them either.
My eldest grandson had ate his but he really would eat absolutely anything, the other two with us that night had not had more than one or two meatballs each and refused to eat any more.
Just out of interest I re-heated a few in the microwave to try and I am not at all surprised they wouldn't eat them, they are very hard compared to other meatballs and instead of melt in the outh it was like chewing through fatty tissue.
The sauce was also very poor tasting, it was sweet and although marketed as tomato sauce I could taste little or no tomato here at all.
They are certainly cheap at only 29p per tin but it is little wonder they are cheap, I didn't rake the tin back out the bin but I am willing to bet the actual meat content in them is very, very low and that goes for the taste too.
A tin of brand named meatballs will cost you about 50p more but it could be the best 50p you have spent if it means no one has to eat these.
I have loved tinned meat balls in tomato sauce since I was a child and my toddler son has the same taste. I have only ever eaten bought the branded product.
I bought a can of the value meatballs from Tesco's after reading a positive review on Dooyoo however I still felt dubious and these have lingered in my cupboard. However my son currently has a cough and cold and sore throat so have been trying to think of tasty soft foods to tempt him to eat. I did intend to make him once more the branded Meatballs as I know it is something he does like but as there were none in the cupboard it was time to try the value range.
The meatballs are 38p for a 392g values.
Ingredients: The meatballs contain 74% chicken
Allergy advice: wheat and gluten and although the factory is nut free they do not guarantee the product is nut free.
Nutritional advice:
Each half a can contains
193 calories
9.0g of fat
0.6 g of sodium
The meatballs upon opening didn't smell particularly different although the sauce did not seem as thick.
The instructions state to cook in the 750W microwave for 2 minutes stir then cook for a further minute. I however did not read the instructions until I wrote this review and just cooked them for four minutes then stirred. My son has basically wanted to sit on my lap most of the day and didn't want me out the lounge my time was limited.
I served the meatballs with boiled whole wheat spaghetti and then poured the spaghetti on top and cut my sons in half.
It still did not smell very different but the sauce did look a thinner than the branded and slightly greasy.
As I bit into the meatball I was actually surprised they were quite hard but as I started chewing I found that they actually tasted less fatty, more firm and more meaty than branded.
I happily munched my way through my bowl and my son ate most. He loved the spaghetti with the sauce but think he found the meatball still a little painful to eat which is not a reflection on the product.
Tinned meatballs are significantly different to fresh meatballs less chewy and taste less meaty which often suits children's taste however the lower meat involved is also reflected in the price.
They do only make these in the tomato sauce flavour but in my opinion this is the best flavour anyway.
I am shocked to say that I actually prefer the value range to the branded and will definitely be buying them again; I recommend that if you like tinned meatballs then they are definitely worth trying.
I think in the past few months I have really experimented with the Tesco Value range. My income was reduced by half but the credit crunch, so I have since then looked at all my expenditure in order to reduce costs.
I was browsing the Supermarket when I came across Meatballs. I don't think I have had them since I was at school and to be honest I couldn't even remember if I liked them or not. But as they were part of the Tesco Value range I thought they were definitely worth a try.
I was very impressed with the cost, for a tin that contains 392g the cost is just 38p. That to me represents good value as long as the taste of the product is to a good standard
The tin is pleasantly enough designed, clearly it doesn't have an expensive design but it was eye catching with a picture of Meatballs in sauce on the front. While on the rear you get a lot more information on how the prepare the product, the ingredients and the nutrition information. The only thing that slightly worried me there was a warning on the side saying they try and remove all bones but some may remain. Although I suppose that is to cover them in case any are ever found.
I found this product very easy to prepare, I took the more conventional approach by putting the contents of the tin in a saucepan and heating gently for about 10 minutes. Although I could have used the Microwave had I wished to which takes about 3 minutes to have to product ready to serve.
While I was cooking I was impressed with what I had purchased there were 16 fair size Meatballs in what looked like quite a rich tomato sauce. I wouldn't describe the Meatballs as balls exactly but they were roundish and in some cases more oval.
I think a tin of Meatballs could satisfy two people as long as you have something like potato and a vegetable as well. You are advised to consume within two days once the time is opened.
What did impress me was the length of time you can store this product prior to opening it. Mine had a use by date of March 2012, over two and a half years away!!
At this stage I was mildly aware of a tomato smell but I could not smell the meatballs at this stage.
Allergy advice:
The product contains wheat, gluten. They cannot guarantee it is not free.
I was not sure what to have with my Meatballs in the end I plumbed for a jacket potato. The combination seemed to work really well. The Meatballs were coated in the rich tomato sauce. I bite into the meatball it tasted more like chicken than meat, it tasted quite good and especially when coated in the sauce. It was quite chewy and while it never made my taste buds water it was a pleasant taste sensation. Each meatball I found was two mouth falls, they were easy to cut up and they seemed to contain nothing I wouldn't expect to find in them, just meat.
I found the tomato sauce particularly pleasant. It reminded me in truth in texture and taste of tomato soup. Although it was a bit too orange for my liking, I would have preferred a read colour as it made it look quite unnatural. I found I also enjoyed the taste of the meatballs they were quite nice and reminded me of sausage meat.
I do think the flavour would have been improved by some onions as it was a little bland, but still I though with the jacket potato I had a very inexpensive meal that was both easy to make and in hardly any time as well. It certainly filled me up and left me satisfied without the craving for a snack before bed.
Nutrition Information:
Half a can contains:
Calories: 193
Sugar: 6.9g
Fat: 9.0g
Saturates: 2.1g
Salt: 1.5g
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I was impressed with this product. While it did not taste amazing, it was for me a fair taste and certainly something I will definitely consider buying again as it represents for me a good value meal. The Meatballs tasted quite chewy and of chicken coated in a lovely rich tomato sauce. It is ideal for those short of time as it is quick and easy to prepare. I will be buying this as I think it will be good for those cold winter nights that lay ahead.
Thank you for reading my review.
This review is completed under my user name exclusively for Dooyoo.
@CPTDANIELS September 2009.
This is quite a short review, there really is little to say about these!
When you think of meatballs, you think meat - pork, beef, maybe lamb. Don't get your hopes too high with these, the meat balls are 75% chicken, 25% chicken fat/wheat flour/water/potato starch...
The meatballs look, in real life, exactly how they look on the tin - pale, bland and smooth in an orange, gloopy, tomato sauce that looks something like cloudy sweet and sour. They really don't look like food. And they don't smell like it either. There are about 20 packed into a tin (which requires an opener because it doesn't have a ring-pull) in this gloopy sauce, uneven in shape and size. Blatantly value.
The best way to cook these, surprisingly, is in the microwave. When I tried to heat these in the pan they just wouldn't heat in the middle, I ended up with a bubbly, frothy mess. A couple of minutes on medium high will do the trick. ON warming, the meatballs release a surprisingly pleasant smell, hard to describe but slightly meaty.
When it comes to eating, these begin to pick up, but not much. The meatballs are very processed so they are smooth but the texture is pleasantly firm. They don't fall apart in the mouth, they need to be chewed unlike many cheap processed meat products. They taste of almost nothing, all I noticed was the texture. The sauce is slightly metallic tasting, a bit like cheap under ripe tomatoes.
They are quite filling, especially when eaten in a bowl with tesco value sweetcorn. Yeah, sure they fill you up but it feels like a waste of 480 calories. At 38 pence they are about 2/3 of the price of the leading brand, but considering the leading brand is only 60p, it's really no bank breaker to step up. If they were 9p then they would be worth it though.
© L Wade 2009 - submitted only on dooyoo.
Lately, I have found myself finding more alternatives that would actually help to keep the cost of food and the amount of time spent preparing them down.
I occasionally enjoy a bowl of pasta with meatballs, overall the dish is easy to prepare and cook, however I wanted to lower the cost of cooking. Therefore, when I was getting the groceries at Tesco.
I decided that I was going to find an alternative to the premium brands, there were quite wide selection, however the price difference in them did not seem like a lot, therefore I choose Tesco Value Meatballs In Tomato Sauce which was probably one of the cheapest alternatives available,
If you judge this product by its cover and appearance, you won't not probably end up buying it. I have noticed it, in its simple graphics with a photo of the meatballs and the Tesco Value label printed over it. I have always noticed it as in the product which I have never tried, therefore I was slightly sceptical about the quality an taste.
Unlike other brands, you will need to use a can opener which can sound like a boring task, but I often find myself taking the lazy option of using an automatic can opener.
The first thing I noticed was the colour of the meatballs and the sauce, both of which were fine. Upon emptying the contents of the can, the size of the meatballs themselves seemed to be rather inconsistent, which was not a huge problem since they were only a small differences in size.
The average size of the meatball is decent, not being too big for one big bite. There is also the occasional oddly shaped meatball which again would not be a huge issue.
Although the appearance of the sauce itself may seem decent, it really needs to be a bit creamier because you get a watery sauce which makes it hard to enjoy.
The taste of the meatballs is not great, however they do lack that signature taste you get from the expensive brands, therefore it would be ideal to add more herbs and spices to give it a stronger taste.
Overall, this is a great range of meatballs once you ignore the small and odd setbacks, and at less than 40p for each can, the occasional oddly shaped meatball seems like a small price to pay.
I bought these meatballs a while back as a step towards reducing my food expences. Cause the first big thumbs up is that they are cheaper than chips! At £0.38 pr tin, I thought to myself that they would be terrible! But the temptation to save a few pennies got to me and I went ahead.
Now, I know a lot of people have commented on the fact that these meat balls are quite hard or "compact" rather. In my books that's not a bad thing! I'd rather have these than the ones that fall apart if you stir the sauce or get sliced in half by a bit of al dente spaghetti. But that's just down to taste really. Bringing me on to the taste of the meatballs.
Being brought up on authentic swedish meatballs (thank you IKEA), I was actually pleasantly surprised! The meatballs themselves are quite tasty and there are a lot of them in that little tin. The sauce, however, leaves a bit to be desired. It's bland, boring and gets a bit sickening after a few spoonfulls. What I tend to do (if I can be bothered), is to get rid of the tomato sauce and just heat them up in a pasta sauce of my choice. If I'm feeling a bit lazy, hungry and not bothered about taste (one of those days), I might go crazy and have the tin just microwaved and have a bit of the tomato sauce it comes in. Bottom line; This product is absolutely fine and actually brilliant for the price! One of the better Value products in my book.
One of my favourite filling comfort food meals is spaghetti and a tin of meatballs covered in grated cheese. There is not much better for me, I enjoy basic foods. Which does not necessarily mean everything it eat has to be value / smartprice or basic in the ranges from the supermarkets and I am not sure that I will be making this purchase again.
A 392g tin will set you back about 38p. Strangely enough these meatballs are made mostly of chicken, which I find bizarre! They look like my usual brand of meatballs and smell pretty similar too. They can be heted on the hob or in the microwave.
I served my tin with my favourite spaghetti and laods of cheese. The meatballs were of a very similar consistency to my usual brand and the sauce was good, nice and tomatoey and of a decent thickness. however, they do not tate anywhere near as good as Campbells. I did not expect them too and I was not disappointed by these on the whole. They were okay, I may actually buy them again and try frying them to see if it crisps them up and changes the flavours slightly.
They are also available in gravy - so I could give them a whirl. I have not written them off completely.
Being bored with my usual food choices, I've taken to trying out the Tesco Value range a lot more.
Pottering through the Tesco aisles, I spotted their Value range of meatballs, and at 38p per tin, I thought I'd give them a go.
The value range of packaging is pretty standard and easily recognisable. They appear to have put slightly more effort into the packaging than a few years back; treating us with a picture of the product! I'm easily pleased...
The tin tells it like it is; 'Meatballs in tomato sauce'.
The nutritional values per serving (half of a 392g can) are as follows:
Calories - 240
Sugar - 6.3g
Fat - 13.1g
Sat Fat - 3.3g
Salt - 1.6g
So obviously not something to be stuffing your face with on a regular basis, but similarly could be a lot worse calorie-wise.
Chicken Meatballs (42%), Water, Tomato Puree (23%), Sugar, Vegetable Oil, Modified Maize Starch, Onion Powder, Turmeric, White Pepper
Chicken Meatballs contain: Chicken (75%), Wheat Flour, Water, Chicken Fat, Potato Starch, Salt, Wheat Starch, Stabilisers (Sodium Triphosphate, Disodium Diphosphate), Ginger, Mace, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, White Pepper, Sugar, Yeast Extract, Mace Extract, Ginger Extract
Obviously these are chicken based rather than pork (as some of the higher priced brands are), but I imagine this helps keep the price lower.
The can doesn't have a ring pull, but I really can't say this is an issue for me, as I'd rather save a few pence for the sake of having to use a tin opener!
On opening the can, you a greeted with a fairly generously filled portion of meatballs. I was expecting the can to be around half full and topped up with sauce, but this wasn't the case.
I tend to microwave these for around 3 minutes (obviously depending on your microwave strength), but they can be cooked on the hob which I find tends to thicken the sauce very slightly.
So what are they like...?
On pouring them into the bowl, I was a bit dubious of the sauce. It looked quite oily and some parts did seem to have separated slightly.
The meatballs themselves were a good size (fairly standard of what I'd expect from tinned meatballs). Some were a bit of a funny shape, but unless you're planning on attempting some sort of 'Come Dine With' "I made them myself" farce, I'm sure irregular balls won't offend too much! ;-)
I'm sure most people are aware that the 'meat' in this sort of thing isn't exactly the best quality, but I was pleased to find no nasty lumps of anything untoward.
The meatballs aren't exactly a flavour explosion, but they are pleasant and inoffensive enough (would be a great thing to bung with some spaghetti & some herbs for a quick tasty meal).
Although I had my initial reservations about the sauce, it actually tasted fine. Enough tomato without being too sweet or sharp. I would however prefer it if the sauce was slightly thicker to help it stay on the meatballs, rather than sloshing around a bit at the bottom of the plate/bowl.
All in all, not a bad product for 38p; I'd buy these again at that price.
Comparing to the pricier brands, I would say there isn't a great deal of difference in taste, only that the sauce in the value meatballs is a bit thinner and slightly more oily.
I was served up a bowl of meatballs, pasta sauce and spaghetti recently and really lapped it up. I normally have my spaghetti bolognese with something like a ragu sauce and either minced beef or something like TVP mince.
But one day the 'body' of the bolognese was served up to me in the form of meatballs. With the meatball spaghetti experience, I found there was a lot more flavour happening - you can actually taste the meatiness rather than ocassionally notice it in between mouthfulls of pasta and spaghetti sauce.
My meatball bolognese left my mind for a while until I was in Tesco one day and my eye caught the words 'Meatballs' on the side of a tin, with a picture that was not unattractive.
Not just meatballs, but meatballs in tomato sauce. Instantly my mind was transported back to that day, when a well meaning relative served me up something warming on a freezing winter's day. Eureka moment!
I got these home and got the boiling water on for the pasta. In with the salt. In with the pasta. Right thepasta is nearly done. Into the microwave with the Tescos meatballs in tomato sauce. Hummmmmmmmm, went the microwave, whilst I drained the pasta. Plop, the pasta went onto a warmed plate.
I retrieved the meatbally, tomato sauce micture from the microwave, and plopped that on top of the pasta, sat down in front of the telly and got stuck in.
First thing to strike me was the tomato sauce. I had got it into my head that this was going to taste like a lovely Italian pasta sauce. Wrong. It was more like the sort of sauce you might get in a tin of baked beans in tomato sauce, or spaghetti hoops, you know the sort of thing.
Now the meatballs themselves, they weren't dissimilar to Campbells meatballs, but they definitely didn't have that nice soft texture that Cambells have.
Now I am not going to say I was disappointed with these, because they filled a hole and didn't make me go 'yuk' anywhere along the line. All in all they tasted 'cheap' - perhaps because they were, but at the same time they weren't nasty. These will go down a treat on those days when you are starving, say when you have been out on a nice invigorating walk on a cold day. They will be useful in your food kitty if you are off on a camping trek. They do have that particular enjoyability quality about them for these sorts of situations.
As for a nice evening meal, I would give these a miss, but they are a definite keeper for the kitchen cupboard for those times when you need a quick food fix.
For a quick meal or before I go and play football I often have meatballs and pasta. In attempt to save some money when out shopping I bought some Tesco value meatballs for 29p.
The tin is basic looking. It is white with a picture of some meatballs on with a red band across the middle telling you what is in the tin. On the back there is all the nutritional values and how to cook them.
To cook they take 4-5 minutes on the hob or roughly 3 minutes in the microwave.
Per half a can it contains - 811kj energy. 12.2g protein, 9.0 fat, 2.2g fibre and 0.6g sodium.
Now with 25% less salt.
This is the first time I had tried these and if im to be honest im not convinced I will buy them again
You get lots of meatballs in the tin. They are quite small though, smaller than the other brands and also a lot harder than the other brands. The tomato sauce is very watery and the other brands has a more thicker sauce.
These obviously aren't un edible as I did eat them without a problem and no after effects just I will probably not buy again.
If you are on a real tight budget and like meatballs then I would recommend them, but if you can spare and extra 20-30p I would suggest doing that.


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Obama Turns Introspective
CHICAGO, Ill.– He is often caricatured as brainy and emotionally distant, a self-contained politician who feels no special need to forge personal connections with people he meets.
But in his three-state tour last week touting the plans he laid out in his State of the Union speech, President Barack Obama dropped his guard, giving audiences a window into his inner life.
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Shark Weak: Inside the Two Types of Shark Week Viewers
For more than 20 years, Shark Week has educated audiences by showing them how, with razor-sharp teeth and barrelfuls of dead seals, people can be enticed to watch the Discovery Channel.
And while the danger can seem extreme, it's important to keep in mind the following statistics:
1. There are nearly 7 billion people in the world.
2. Sharks kill fewer than ten people each year.
3. Therefore you will be killed by a shark.
My wife, Michelle, doesn't understand this. She watches every minute she can of this week-long celebration of nature's most efficient killing machine since O.J. Simpson. She feels she's let herself down if she misses the mauling of a single South African surfer.
Things Michelle sees on the tube never bother her much. Before we go to bed she enjoys watching shows that give me nightmares, like "River Monsters" and "House Hunters."
Otherwise she's very sweet. She loves animals. Sometimes she'll cry just because she saw a particularly cute puppy. She'd have that reaction for a baby seal, too, except when it's being eaten.
I'm the exact opposite. I don't care about animals, but I also don't want to watch them die. I feel for the seals, most of whom never signed Discovery Channel waivers. Like most guys, I find nature okay in doses small enough to whap with a newspaper. Michelle has made insect-whapping my job, I believe, because it's like a live nature show she gets to direct: "Okay, first kill the mosquito, then the spider. No, I can't see, use your other hand. Was there blood?"
Maybe that's why she feels so safe watching sharks. Maybe deep down she believes if a shark ever attacked her, I'd just whap it: "Honey, I can't see, have him eat your other arm."
The shark compulsion runs deep in Michelle. Twenty years ago, while my male friends and I would play house and imagine our dream wedding tuxedos, Michelle pretended she was a shark: using her hand as a dorsal fin; chomping her teeth; digesting Richard Dreyfuss; etc. In college she wore a shark costume, sometimes even on Halloween.
But today she has a white collar job in public relations, an industry completely removed from sharks except for the PR guys for Shark Week. So I dutifully sit with her on the couch while she gets her fix, and I'll often find myself getting into the show. Usually Discovery baits me with science. For example, on one show a scientist got into a rickety kayak surrounded by sharks to determine, scientifically speaking, whether the network would air footage of his grisly death.
No, the scientist wound up okay, but my point is, these shows often feature innocuous, non-deadly aspects of sharks, such as how they feel about post-impressionist painters. Then, just as my fascination piques: seal death footage.
But it's only a week, and I try to keep in mind that it's just harmless escapism. If I'm busy thinking about sharks, I don't have to worry about affording a condo.
Scott Green is an award-winning humor columnist who has written regularly for the Washington Post and CBSNews.com. In 2009 he was named one of the top 100 young journalists in America, and now shares his thoughts on pop culture, politics, sex and relationships atScottSays.com. He lives in Chicago with his wife and their two TVs, ages 4 and 3.


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Why earn a BFA?The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is the program of choice for creative individuals who want to explore the possibilities of careers in the fine arts. In this four-year program, you will gain an understanding of how creative practice and academic theory complement each other in today's artistic landscape.A BFA will prepare you not only to produce cultural commodities, but also to understand the complex and critical relationships between creative practice, the creative economy, and contemporary culture.
Why study fine arts at UFV?UFV is proud to offer the Fraser Valley's first Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. This four-year program is dynamic and interdisciplinary, offering a Visual Arts major, as well as minors and extended minors in Art History, Creative Writing, Fashion, Graphic Design, Media & Communications Studies, and Theatre.Students are given the tools for various modes of artistic production through a curriculum that is sensitive to the social and political issues that affect today's creative marketplace. Interactive experiences such as gallery and performance arts tours, lectures by visiting artists and industry professionals, and exhibition and performance opportunities enhance classroom and studio education.Well-designed studios, a dynamic faculty, and a dedicated community network of support make all of our Fine Arts departments a highly encouraging place for studying the creative arts.
What type of a career can I expect from the arts?Your fine arts education can lead to many options in the creative marketplace. In addition to establishing a professional art practice, you might work in one of many related arts fields, such as owning an art gallery, or working as a curator or art critic, or teaching art. You might also choose a career in a commercial art field such as illustration, animation, art direction, photojournalism, or commercial photography.A BFA is the first step to a Master of Fine Arts degree, which would prepare you to pursue advanced artistic research, or teach art at the post-secondary level.
How much will it cost?You can check our online calendar at www.ufv.ca/calendar for up-to-date information but a general guideline is that fees for a full-time student who is taking five courses would be just over $2,000 per semester. Books and additional supplies will cost you $100 to $200 per course.You should also visit the UFV Financial Aid and Awards office, which facilitates the disbursement each year of about $12 million in federal and provincial student loans, grants, bursaries, scholarships, and awards to UFV students. A helpful budget planning worksheet is available online at www.ufv.ca/fineaid/budget.
What kind of support will I have?Plenty. The Visual Arts programs has a dedicated advisor who can help with your program inquiries; drop by and visit us in 1402 A and C building on the Abbotsford campus, or call 1-888-504-7441, local 4406.


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City Commissioner Terry Turner announced he will not be seeking re-election this March.
Turner, who has held an at-large commissioner seat since 2009, made the announcement Wednesday.
"I do feel a continuing obligation to serve," Turner said in a press release. "However, family and business obligations require my time and attention. Experience has shown that I cannot give these obligations the attention they deserve while serving the citizens as a city commissioner."
The commissioner said he hopes his early announcement to not seek re-election will allow qualified candidates to enter the race who might not have wanted to challenge a sitting commissioner.
Turner said the city needs "commissioners with a solid grounding in finance and budgeting" as it faces more tough budgets ahead.
Four challenges have thus far filed to run for one of two open at-large commission seats currently held by Turner and Mayor Suzanne Atwell.
City Commissioner Terry Turner announced he will not be seeking re-election this March.


text: So, we're still really toying with what small dog we want. Here are the needs... Small, I'm thinking at least lap size but if it fits on a plane it'd be a welcome perk. However, not too fragile, we have and will continue having rough and tough malinois who'll probably bowl said dog over here and there. Maybe the 10-15 lb range? We're looking for good with dogs. Cats aren't an issue, we're cool with prey drive and killing of fuzzies. Good with strangers isn't a huge issue but we don't do well with nervous alert barking. Of course drivey, biddable, sportable, and fun to play with is great but a strong cuddle and chill off switch is more important. I think grooming isn't an issue but I'm very inept so anything too unforgiving may be over my head. Breeds we're strongly considering... Rat terrier, problem is I'm not sure I know who to buy from anymore, I've lost track of the breed and I know there is a ton of shyness insecurity in the breed which I don't want. Hannah, my 13 year old, is perfection but her breeder doesn't breed anymore and I'm now sure about tracking down the lines. Plus I'm still not sure I don't want something a bit smaller, she's 25 lbs. Border terrier, they seem pretty much perfect for what we're considering but I'm still trying to be sure. Other recommendations?


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This is probably a little late to ask this. The answer's probably, 'No, you can't do that.' Do we have to write on these prompts with a OC? I got nothing. I have ideas, but they don't exactly fit in. the OC's in my head. I really, really want to write something controversial. It's my thing. I was wondweing where you swung on this.
Thought I'd ask.


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I had a pair of Contour Casuals that had been discontinued (54315). Picked them up last year and wore them to work daily (these were entirely spikeless, purely black leather - entirely a work/office shoe). About a month ago I noticed that the left outsole was separating a bit from itself. Now the shoes themselves were pretty well used (toe scuffs, etc) but that wasn't my concern as that's normal wear. I just didn't want the shoe coming apart on me.
I emailed CS and sent my shoes in along with my purchase receipt. I wasn't expecting much, but was more than willing to pay to have them repaired as I wanted to continue to wear them (they were rather comfortable and still in good shape otherwise).
About 9 business days after I sent them in, I received a package here at work (that'd be today). I was kind of surprised when I saw the Footjoy logo as we were still short of the 10-15 business day timeframe and I hadn't received any communication one way or the other from FJ.
Opened the box and noticed that it had the image of the newer contour casuals on it (54356). No way I thought, can't be new shoes. Well sure enough it is. The kicker? I had been planning on picking up a pair (in a different color) for this season as I wanted something in spike-less.
Upside? New shoes and great CS from Footjoy. Downside ? Time to find a new pair of work shoes (these are too sneaker like for our dress code requirements). Needless to say though I'm very pleased with FJ. I wasn't expecting much on this front as I admittedly had worn these shoes pretty well. I was just looking to keep them alive a bit longer!
Thanks a ton FJ. While I have definitely been in the FJ corner, this is my first CS/warranty experience and it was 100% perfect.
Great testimonial! Guess this is one of the many reasons FJ is the number one shoe in golf.
Great story. I wish the company that made my running shoes that are peeling apart after a couple of months would stand up like FJ did for you.
Best CS and best company in golf, glad you are happy. Hope you stay and enjoy all that the FJ site has to offer.
FJ is the best.
If you're interested, BudgetGolf has the 54315 (FJ Spikeless Shop Shoe) in 7M and 14M. You also might be able to find some through E-Bay or other discount golf websites.
pulplvrIf you're interested, BudgetGolf has the 54315 (FJ Spikeless Shop Shoe) in 7M and 14M. You also might be able to find some through E-Bay or other discount golf websites.
Yeah I've been poking around. Most of the available sizes I find aren't close to what I need. I keep hoping to get lucky though :)


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International Rectifier Corporation (IRF) was a major loser in the sector, falling 11.9% (-$2.19) to close at $16.29 with 1.4 million shares moving. The stock traded between $16.24 and $17.69. The stock has lost momentum over the last three months, losing $2.93 (-15.2%) from $19.22 on May 29, 2012.
Calix (CALX) was a significant gainer in the sector, rising 10%. The stock closed at $5.82 with 1.3 million shares moving. The stock traded in a range of $5.52 to $6.19. Over the last three months, the stock has lost $2.38 (-29%) from a price of $8.20 on May 29, 2012.
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Potsdam High School Grads are Summer Chemistry Interns at Clarkson University
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Three recent Potsdam High School graduates are interns for the summer in the chemistry laboratory of Senior University Professor Richard E. Partch at Clarkson University.
Maya Holsen and Beth Waters, who have completed their freshman year at University at Buffalo and Syracuse University, respectively, and Martin LaFleur, a senior Honors Program student at Clarkson, are preparing and using chemicals having potential for medical applications.
Holsen, along with a Clarkson senior honors student, is evaluating the efficiency of binding and deactivating several harmful chemicals, such as commonly overdosed narcotics and the poison ivy skin irritant.
Waters and LaFleur are preparing gold nanoparticles, which are themselves useful as photothermal therapy agents for cancer treatment, with attached cancer chemotherapeutic molecules, so that once the modified particles enter tumor cells, both chemical and hyperthermic effects occur to kill the cells.
Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise.
Photo caption: Three recent Potsdam High School graduates are interning for the summer in the chemistry laboratory of Senior University Professor Richard E. Partch at Clarkson University. Left to right: Partch, Martin LaFleur, Elizabeth Waters, and Maya Holsen.


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" Brand: John Lewis / Type: Cots "
* Prices may differ from that shown
We bought this cot along with lots of other baby essentials from John Lewis around this time last year when I was still pregnant. We were going to buy one off Amazon but there was so much choice that I felt quite overwhelmed and I decided that it would be best to see what I was actually getting for my money before making a purchase decision rather than just guessing what it looked like in real life.
First Impressions
This cot caught my eye straight away because I love pale oak furniture and it was one of the largest cots - I noticed that quite a lot of them seemed narrow but this one looked spacious (in width) and the drop side made my mind up as I knew that it would come in handy once my baby was bigger - the thought of having to heave a 20 pound plus baby out of a cot without a drop side didn't really appeal to me!
Price and Value for Money
We paid £100.00 which is still the current retail price. For a solid wood, durable cot I was really pleased with the price. The cot doesn't come with a mattress so we bought one seperately.
We decided rather than search around looking for one that was the perfect size to buy one the same as the matress that was on display with the cot. I made sure that the matress was nice and thick because of the panelled base inside the cot. We paid around £60.00 for the matress bringing the official cost of the cot upto £160.00 which I think is a good price considering the quality and it will last us for at least another year.
Design, Durability & Colour Options
The cot is available in two simple colours. We have the wooden finish one which is a nice pale yellow colour and it is very natural and simple looking. My daughters bedroom is beige with a pale brown border and white and pink wall stickers so this fits in with the minimalistic but modern kind of look we were going for. There is also a plain white one available.
I think that these two colours are enough choice as they're versatile and unisex and the white one could always be painted/jazzed up if you are after a brighter coloured cot. The cot is a basic in design and it's a good size but it isn't bulky and it doesn't take up too much room in my daughters medium sized bedroom nor does it stand out against the other nursery furniture.
It is made of good quality birch wood which is very sturdy and durable. It is varnished and smooth to the touch and you can tell from looking at it that it is made from real, good quality wood rather than a cheap material or synthetic wood. The cot comes flat packed in a huge cardboard box so it might be a good idea to get it delivered rather than buy it in store. The cot when fully assembled measures 125cm long and 68.5cm wide. It is 90cm high.
Putting it Together
It comes with all of the attatchments needed to put it together included including screws, rawl plugs, bolts and an alun key. It took my boyfriend and one of his friends around 45 minutes to assemble it which I don't think is too bad. I had a brief look at the instruction manual and the diagram and instructions seemed detailed and clear enough.
My Opinion
Although the cot is obviously suitable from birth we didn't start using this properly until my daughter was around four months old. We used a moses basket up until then and slowly introduced her to her cot by putting the moses basket inside the cot until eventually she went in the cot without a fuss. She is now nine months old and sleeps in this five days a week (the other two she sleeps in the cot at her Dad's) and she is quite happy in it.
The 'bars' on the side of the cot are a good size for her to grab on to to pull herself up and the sides are high enough to easily keep her contained. The bars are sturdy and don't creak or rattle when my daughter has her weight against them. The drop side is easy to use and completely safe.
Using it is simple - it has a chunky panel of wood underneath the barred area which makes the side drop down when it is pushed with either my foot or hand. This is particularly handy when my daughter is asleep as I can transfer her into the cot from my arms and lay her down in it without having to move her too much or reach right into the cot. It is great when I have my hands full and it doesn't require a lot of time or effort.
The only minor disadvantage is that this feature can only be used when the cot base is at the lowest level which I think is a little silly as at that level I am able to reach in and pick my daughter up pretty easily without the side dropped now that she is bigger and able to pull herself up towards me and the drop side would have been more practical when she was slightly younger and not as mobile, especially when we had the cot on the second level.
Don't get me wrong, it is a good feature and it comes in handy but it would be better if it could be used at all levels. I don't have any back/arm issues but the drop side will come in extremely handy for parents who do as long as the base is on the lowest level of course! We currently have it on the lowest level for safety reasons now that my daughter is very active and adjusting the level wasn't as fiddly as expected.
Cleaning the cot (not including the matress and bedding) is easy and I just wipe it down with a wet cloth whenever it looks a little grubby. After five months of almost daily use it looks as good as new and it doesn't attract dust or anything like that like some of our furniture does. We recently moved the cot onto the other side of my babies room as we wanted it to face the window and this wasn't too much hard work as although it is very solid it doesn't weigh a tonne.
I highly recommend this cot. It is well designed, sturdy and durable and I give it four out of five stars. I have knocked one star off because the drop side can only be used when the cot is at the lowest level.
We brought this cot from John Lewis two years ago
REASON FOR PURCHASE: We brought this one as we made the decision we wanted a cot and not a cot bed as we always said we would have a second and by the time the first was in the bed the second child would need it.
John Lewis is known for being pricey however this cot was of good quality and the price was cheaper than there competitors! We found all the staff very helpful and were very patient whilst we were discussing what was best for our newborn. It was delivered to our door on the date and time made in-store and my Husband self-assembled really easily.
One of the sellers for this cot was the dropside which we found very easy to use, the kick board at the bottom amd the side which you lift then drop made it easy to lower a sleeping baby into and proect my back.
It didn't come with a mattress but the cot is average side and the mattress was easily sought from John Lewis/mothercare. All cot bedding fits it
Can buy a nappy chnager to go on top which matches it, and a toddler bed is also available to purchase at a good price.
The cot itself is very sturdy and durable.
The colour is beech which fitted well in out nursery and doesnt show up any dirt (I feel the white one would show up scuffs)
Easy to assemble
Appears comfortable and of good size for our tall 18-month old and has had her 2 1/2 year old friend in easily.
It has three mlevels to set the matress at which is great for when you put a newborn in as you can lower it as needed.
When our little girl had swine flu we were easily able to elevate the end of the cot by putting a pillow under the mattress. This helped her breath easily.
It is not as bug as a cot bed so fitted into our bedroom with ease.
The side that drops can be shaken loudly which our little girl stands up and does when she wakes up this is the only reason I would give it four stars and not five!
I have just recommeneded this cot to my cousin who is due in march, I would have given it to her had our lil one not still been in it.
It is a fanastic product that doesn't break the bank would highly recommend it.
Cotbumpers should not be used with newborns as they can be deemed as unsafe, john Lewis informed us of this and gave us safe sleeping advice
When you are shopping for your baby, John Lewis is always a good place to head. Though they are, perhaps, less well known for their baby products on the British High Street than Mothercare, in my experience most of their products are more reasonably priced than their better known competitor, and they also provide a fantastic service in terms of guiding parents to be through the maze that is "buying things I will actually really need for my baby".
This particular Cot bears the John Lewis name and can be viewed in thier stores. It was the one that we settled on nearly 6 years ago now, having made good use of it since the time, it is now awaiting a new home and a new baby, shortly to be passed on. It has proved to be solid, durable and to have served us well in the time we have had it.
If you are looking at cots you will soon realise that this one is actually somewhere near the cheaper end of cots - Ikea do stock a range of very cheap cots, but here you are actually looking at something which is quite reasonably priced, and yet solid wood. This exact cot that we have comes in Birch, which does yellow slightly over time, but it has a nice finish and is less knotted than pine.
When we bought it, the cot wasn't available in white, which is now a rather nice alternative, but the price was very similar - we paid £90, which did not include a mattress, which we purchased seperately from John Lewis. You could buy any mattress from any supplier, the cot is standard "cot size" (L125 x W68.5 x H90cm), and will fit standard cot bedding - as opposed to Cot Bed bedding.
If you are hesitating between this and a cot bed (cot that transforms to a bed), it is handy to know that the range does come with a matching changing table (£77 now and less than we paid). There is also a matching toddler bed at a similarly reasonable price, in actual fact you could probably buy both the cot and the toddler bed for a similar price to a cot bed, depending on the size of the room you have and future plans.
The cot comes flat packed, and is assembled with an alun key (provided). The diagram to illustrate the assembly wasn't the clearest, but assembling it was not too arduous, even for a team of one rather pregnant lady and her husband bent on ignoring the instructions. We have actually assembled and disassembled the cot a fair few times due to various house moves and children wanting "big beds" and the cot has not suffered as a result.
The cot is, as in the picture, pretty plain really, the wood is nicely varnished. Some cots have anti-bite bars on the rail - not this one - but then in my experience the children didn't tend to gnaw on their cot, neither was the lack of an integrated toy an issue. We were easily able to attach things to the side as necessary.
This cot has a slatted base that can be placed at three heights, via adjustments with the alun key and bolts. The top height is only really suitable for the baby stage, as soon as they can move you need to lower the cot to the middle or lower setting. In theory, in the bottom setting only, the side can be lowered via a pedal at the bottom. In practice we rarely, if ever, used this feature. When children are big enough to be on the lower setting mainly you will lift them when they want to get out and you can reach in for them more easily than trying to depress a pedal at the bottom of the cotside. This feature is not necessarily a reason for purchase.
As I have stated this cot is of good quality and the wood has aged well. This is a quality item, and comparable to much more expensive cots in my opinion. Style wise I think maybe Birch is a little out of favour these days, but to me it is still a classically nice cot. You can view it in store if you are not confident enough about purchasing it online unseen.
Would I recommend?
I am very glad that we didn't buy a more expensive cot than this. I think that this was a good buy, especially bearing in mind that there are matching items. It can be tempting to splash out on nursery furniture when you are expecting a baby, but you will soon realise that there are many more things you will probably want to buy and that a baby is not going to know if a bed is a fancy brand or not, or sleep better as a result. You may want to have your baby in the room with you in the first few months, in which case you will probably end up buying a moses basket or similar - for us our first baby went into this cot at 12 weeks when we could stand her grunting all night no more, and both children used this cot until over the age of two.
I would recommend this cot and am sad to be passing it on, though happy that someone else will get good use of it. I am only taking away one star due to the fact that I am not sure how you are supposed to actually drop the sides with the pedal. Overall this is a good buy.
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Note that this, or any cot, should not be used with a pillow or duvet before the age of one or more, and cot bumpers should really be avoided too, as they are dangerous for babies. The helpful staff at John Lewis will be happy to advise on this and other baby matters in my experience.
Not bad, has seen us through two kids. Can be a bit wobbly and is not designed to withstand a bouncing toddler. The biggest problem has been the drop-side locking mecanism, It's not designed very well and the slightest weight will cause the wood to split, dropping the gate. After it split the first time we replaced the stop with a piece made from mahogany - that lasted about 6 months and has since split again.You can lock the gate closed permanently but it does somewhat defeat the object of buying a drop-side.
When I first found out I was pregnant back in 2005, my partner and I sat and made a list of things that we had to buy which were necessities and couldn't wait. These things included a pushchair, bottles, nappies, clothes and of course a cot. We didn't have a clue what we were looking for so spent a day browsing baby shops with my parents. I just couldn't find one I loved and was feeling a bit exasperated until we went into John Lewis and I set eyes on this Anna cot. I loved it, and I knew that was what I wanted for unborn baby boy!
As soon as I walked into the baby department in John Lewis, Reading, this was the first cot on display. It was a gorgeos honey colour with some matching furniture around it. But it was so lovely looking, a classic design with a nice drop-side feature. A drop-side feature was a must have for me as I'm only 4' 6'' and I had to be able to lean over safely to put my baby in and out! So I tested it out, leaning over (Despite a big bump being in the way!) I found it was fine for me and so we decided we would purchase that cot. The cot was marked up at a very reasonable £100 and my lovely nan and Grandad called to say they would like to buy us the cot, so we placed the order with John Lewis there and then!
Now to the cot itself. The cot is part of the Anna set of baby furniture available only from John Lewis. The cot is available in both Honey and White, but I decided the honey was more practical and I just loved the look of it. The cot is made from solid birch wood with the honey finish. The look of the cot is very classic. It has slatted wooden sides, one of which is a drop side, and the 2 ends are also slatted with arched tops. The base on which the mattress sits is also slatted wood and nice and sturdy and for us has shown no signs of wear and tear at all.
Assembly of the cot is very simply. The cot came delivered to us in a flat pack style in a large cardboard box. The instructions were simple and easy to follow. All nuts, screws and bolts were provided in a sealable plastic bag so they were nice and safe. You have make the frame of the cot first of all, ensuring that you fix the drop-side box onto the correct side of the cot. One of the side panels has a cut out bit at the bottom where the box sits, and its easily screwed on. The drop-side can be put on whichever side of the cot you need. The sides slide up the grooves in the end panels, and then screw into place. For the drop side, you can screw it on if you don't want to usethe drop, but otherwise, don't screw this in place, just let it rest on top of the box you've fixed on.
After assembling the main frame, you just need to lower the slatted base into place. This has 4 pegs-like fixings, so you lower it down and push until they click into place. Simple! The cot has 3 base settings for your convenience. The lowest is shown in the picture from Dooyoo, there is a medium setting around halfway up the cot and finally a top level setting. As your baby grows, you'll need to move it down for safety reasons, and this is easy. Simply pull up the base, move the pegs down to the next notch and then put the base back in. We found once Harry was sitting, we moved it to the bottom as it was safer. The drop side allowed me to still lay him in at night and see to him easily.
The drop side works really easily. It is a wedge of wood fastened to the side panel of the cot. It operates with one foot. You just push the wooden panel in towards the cot, support the top of the side with your hand and allow the side to drop to the floor. When you are finished, simply hold the top of the side and pull upwards until you hear the wood click where the side has gone above the box. Easy peasy, and easy to do one handed as well, which I found handy when I had a sleeping Harry in my arms late at night after a feed! This is definitely the best feature of the cot in my opinion, I couldn't have done without it and its so simple to use.
The cot doesn't come with a mattress so you will need to purchase this seperately. The size of mattress you will need to buy is L120 x W60cm, and I got mine from John Lewis, as I was guaranteed it would fit the cot. We purchased a spring mattress for around £69 which has lasted so well. It fitted perfectly and was nice and lightweight. The dimensions of the cot itself is L125 x W68.5 x H90cm so it is a nice spacious cot. We moved Harry to a bed just before his second birthday, and he still had plenty of room in his cot even then, so it does last a long time.
The cot has worn really well with time. The only marks on it are Harry's teeth marks from when he was teething and bored, but these aren't too bad. Other than that, there aren't any other problems with the cot. The drop side still functions just as well as the day we put it together, and all the pieces are intact and have no cracks or other markings. It's a superb cot, which is sturdy and well put together, and for a fantastic price as well. It is available in 2 colours, white and honey, from John Lewis stores or on their website, www.johnlewis.com. I'd thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking for a good quality cot, and we will be using for any future babies we might have!
Thank you for reading.
Crafted from birch wood with a warm honey finish. This cot features a unique foot and one-hand operated drop-side, making it much easier to lift your baby in and out of the cot. 3 base positions enable the base to be lowered as your baby grows and becomes more mobile.


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text: Stocks Posting Steep Losses In Mid-Day Trading - U.S. Commentary 4/4/2012 12:14 PM ET Stocks have moved sharply lower over the course of the trading day on Wednesday, pulling back further off their recent highs. Continued disappointment with the minutes of the latest Federal Reserve meeting is contributing to the weakness in the markets.The major averages have moved roughly sideways in recent trading, lingering near their worst levels of the day. The Dow is down 145.31 points or 1.1 percent at 13,054.24, the Nasdaq is down 54.12 points or 1.7 percent at 3,059.45 and the S&P 500 is down 15.97 points or 1.1 percent at 1,397.41.The sell-off on Wall Street comes as traders continue to react to the minutes of the latest Federal Reserve meeting, which were interpreted as a sign that the central bank is not likely to engage in any further quantitative easing.The latest minutes said only "a couple of members" indicated that additional stimulus could become necessary, while the minutes of the January meeting said "a few members" believed that conditions could warrant additional securities purchases.Paul Ashworth, Chief U.S. Economist at Capital Economics, noted that some traders were clinging to the possibility that a third round of quantitative easing was coming due in part to the dovish tone of Fed chairman Ben Bernanke's recent speech on the labor market.A disappointing Spanish bond auction and a weaker than expected reading on U.S. service sector activity have also generated some selling pressure.The Institute for Supply Management released a report earlier in the day showing that its index of activity in the service sector fell to 56.0 in March from 57.3 in February.While a reading above 50 still indicates growth in the service sector, economists had been expecting the index to show a more modest decrease to a reading of 57.0.The negative news has overshadowed a report from payroll processor Automatic Data Processing (ADP) showing continued job growth in the U.S. private sector.ADP said employment increased by 209,000 jobs in March following an upwardly revised increase of 230,000 jobs in February. Economists had expected an increase of about 208,000 jobs compared to the addition of 216,000 jobs originally reported for the previous month. Among individual stocks, Yahoo (YHOO) is trading moderately lower after the internet giant said it will lay off about 2,000 employees, or 14 percent of its global workforce, as it revamps itself into a slimmer company.Agricultural products provider Monsanto (MON) is also posting a modest loss despite reporting better than expected second quarter results and raising its full-year earnings outlook.Sector NewsWhile most of the major sectors have moved to the downside, gold stocks are posting particularly steep losses in mid-day trading. Reflecting the weakness in the gold sector, the NYSE Arca Gold Bugs Index has tumbled by 4.4 percent to its lowest intraday level in well over a year.The losses by gold stocks come amid a sharp drop by the price of the precious metal, with gold for June delivery plummeting $52.20 to $1,619.80 an ounce.Considerable weakness is also visible among semiconductor stocks, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index down by 2.7 percent. SanDisk (SNDK) is leading the sector lower, with the memory chip maker down by 9.5 percent after lowering its first quarter revenue guidance.Networking stocks have also come under significant selling pressure, dragging the NYSE Arca Networking Index down by 2.5 percent. Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) is turning in one of the sector's worst performances, falling by 5.6 percent.Financial, steel, oil service, and software stocks are also posting notable losses on the day, reflecting the broad based weakness in the markets. Other MarketsIn overseas trading, stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region came under pressure on Wednesday. Japan's Nikkei 225 Index tumbled by 2.2 percent, while Australia's All Ordinaries Index edged down by 0.1 percent. The markets in Hong Kong and mainland China were closed for public holidays.The major European markets also showed significant moves to the downside on the day. While the U.K.'s FTSE 100 Index dropped by 2.3 percent, the French CAC 40 Index and the German DAX Index plummeted by 2.7 percent and 2.8 percent, respectively.In the bond market, treasuries are regaining ground after falling sharply in late-day trading on Tuesday. Subsequently, the yield on the benchmark ten-year note, which moves opposite of its price, is down by 3.4 basis points at 2.25 percent. by RTT Staff WriterFor comments and feedback: firstname.lastname@example.com Analysis New Drugs approved in December 10 Biotech Stocks You Should Watch In January Biotech Stocks Facing FDA Decision in January 2018


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Garden Talk: September 11, 2008
From NGA Editors
New Multicolored Bee Balm
Bee balm (Monarda didyma) is known as a widely adapted perennial flower that features red, white, or lavender flowers that butterflies and hummingbirds love. A new selection from England adds a unique, two-toned flower color to the choices.
?Beauty of Cobham? bee balm (Monarda didyma) has multi-tiered pink flowers that contrast beautifully with its purple bracts and purple-tinged foliage. This Royal Horticultural Society award winner grows 2 to 3 feet tall and is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9.
For more information on ?Beauty of Cobham? bee balm, go to: Dutch Gardens.
Incredible New Hydrangea
From the world of plant blogs comes word of a new, improved version of the popular ?Annabelle? hydrangea. ?Annabelle? is a midsummer-blooming Hydrangea arborescens selection that blooms on new wood each year. The flowers are large, white balls, and the only problem is the plant stems are not sturdy enough to support the flowers during a heavy rain. The flowers often flop to the ground and make the plant look unsightly.
A new selection of Hydrangea arborescens is expected to be available next spring through Proven Winners that has sturdier stems and more flowers. ?Incrediball? hydrangea promises to be as easy to grow and as hardy (USDA zone 3) as ?Annabelle?, but it features four times as many flowers and the flowers are larger. Fortunately, the stems are strong enough to hold up the big flowers even during a rainstorm.
For more information about ?Incrediball? hydrangea, go to: Tim Woods Plant Blog.
New Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder
Come fall, many gardeners restock the bird feeders to attract a variety of feathered friends to their yards for winter. One of the worst problems with many bird feeders is squirrels stealing the feed. While there are many "squirrel-proof" bird feeders on the market, a new one claims a 100 percent success rate and comes with a guarantee.
The Squirrel Stopper bird feeder features a unique baffle system that won?t allow squirrels to climb the support pole to the feeder. The baffle moves side to side and up and down on three springs. The baffle surface is slippery and shaped like an inverted cone to make it hard for these critters to grab hold. If they do manage to get on the pole, the baffle drops down and shakes them off.
The Squirrel Stopper bird feeder is easy to install and doesn?t necessitate extra tools. Of course, this system requires that you place the bird feeder away from trees, buildings, and other structures that squirrels could use to jump onto the feeder from above.
For more information on the Squirrel Stopper bird feeder, go to: Liberty Products.
Earthworms Spread Weed Seed
Giant ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) is one of the main contributors to the hay fever that causes distress to millions of gardeners this time of year. While giant ragweed is quite capable of spreading through gardens and fields on its own, it?s also getting help from one of a gardener?s best friends: the earthworm.
Weed ecologists at Ohio State University have found that earthworms are moving seeds of giant ragweed around in the soil, effectively spreading this weed wherever they go. More than two-thirds of all giant ragweed seedlings studied emerged from earthworm burrows. Researchers began investigating this phenomenon because giant ragweed produces few seeds, yet it's readily spreading in gardens and agricultural fields.
While earthworms also collect seed from other plants, such as sunflowers, giant ragweed is a preferred plant. Earthworms forage for seeds and bring them into their burrows, often located only a few inches below the soil surface -- a perfect place for weed seeds to germinate.
For more information on earthworms as weed farmers, go to: Weed Science Society of America.


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Canada's CUs Beat Banks in Serving Small Businesses: Report
When it comes to financing, fees and account managers, Canada's credit unions do a better job of meeting the needs of small businesses compared to banks, according to a new report.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business surveyed nearly 13,000 small business owners and found that credit unions achieved the highest overall score of 7.4 out of 10.
The greatest strengths were in financing with a score of 6.0, 7.5 for fees and 7.2 for account managers.
Credit unions were also better at serving micro businesses, which was defined as those having fewer than five employees, according to the CFIB report Battle of the Banks. High marks were given for offering clear bank statements, branch access and online banking service.
With an overall score of 7.4 out of 10, businesses with five to 49 employees favored credit unions for financing, fees and account managers but trailed banks in branch access and online banking service, the data showed.
Mid-sized businesses with 50 to 599 employees generated a score of 8.5 out of 10, favoring credit unions over banks in nearly all areas.
Meanwhile, Canada's largest banks fell short in several of the areas tracked with scores as low as 1.0 for fees. One exception was TD Canada Trust, which scored a 9.0 for service, the report said.
The CFIB looked at services at credit unions across Canada and some of the country's largest banks including Bank of Montreal, Scotiabank, Royal Bank, TD Canada Trust, National Bank, HSBC, ATB Financial and CIBC.
"Banks need to pay close attention to the report's findings if they are serious about serving the small business market," said Doug Bruce, CFIB vice president of research.
Dan Kelly, CFIB president/CEO reiterated that point, saying, "Access to affordable financing and banking services is essential for hard-working entrepreneurs, and it's clear that all of the banks should do more to serve small-business clients."


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Pillivuyt Basketweave Dinnerware Place Settings
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- Summary
This dinnerware celebrates the beauty in everyday objects; in this case, the willow gathering baskets used in French kitchen gardens. Pillivuyt, the French manufacturer of fine porcelain, developed it for us from one of their archival patterns. New molds were hand carved by a single artisan in order to ensure consistency of detail. Complementing both casual and formal table settings, the versatile dinnerware is made of porcelain, which is as durable as it is beautiful.
- Made of high-fired porcelain.
- Microwavable; oven and dishwasher safe.
- 5-piece place setting includes a dinner plate, salad plate, soup plate and cup and saucer.
- 20-piece set includes four 5-piece place settings.
- Individual pieces sold in a set of four.
- Made in France.
- Dimensions & More Info
- Dinner Plate: 11" diam.
- Salad Plate: 8 1/2" diam.
- Soup Plate: 9" diam.
- Cup: 9-oz. cap.
- Saucer: 6 1/4" diam.
- Cereal Bowl: 6" diam., 19-oz. cap.
- Mug: 3 3/4" high, 12-oz. cap.
- Made in France.
- Use & Care
- Microwavable.
- Dishwasher safe.
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UPS can deliver most in-stock items within 3-5 business days. UPS is unable to deliver to P.O. boxes.
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For an additional charge of $17.50 per address, we can expedite delivery to most destinations. This service is not available for some oversize items, items shipped directly from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured items), out-of-stock items and items to be shipped outside the contiguous 48 states.
Orders received by 9:00 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Thursday will arrive the next business day; orders placed Friday through Sunday will arrive on the following Tuesday.
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At Williams Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement.
If within 30 days, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request).
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Rated 3 out of 5 by ambur007 from Love everything EXCEPT the mugs... I have had a full set of 12 for 5 years and I love them EXCEPT for the mugs. They have almost all chipped and most of the chipping occurred within the first 2 years. I would highly recommend the china itself, but do a different mug. I contacted the manufacturer via email and they never responded. I think for $25 a mug, they should last a lifetime.Date published: 2017-07-19Rated 5 out of 5 by KimW from Absolutely beautiful! After our disappointing experience with Pottery Barn's Emma brand of white dishes (almost daily chips and cracks), we decided to give this set a try. After more than a year of constant use, not a single chip. They still look lovely...shiny and brand new. We are now eager to purchase a few serving pieces from this French company.Date published: 2017-02-10Rated 5 out of 5 by Foxlore from Would love a bread plate You show this product with a bread plate, online and in stores, but it is not offered online to purchase. Why? And how can I buy the bread plates?Date published: 2016-12-26Rated 5 out of 5 by IcedancerX from My every day set Some are warped, they are heavy. If that is a deal breaker stick to German or British porcelain or other French manufacturers. If you can pick them out in the store then you can avoid the warped ones. I love the look of the basket weave design. These are my every day plates. The Rosenthal I use for dinner parties. I don't like the basket weave cup and saucer design (seems heavy from aesthetics) but did buy them to complete the set. Perhaps the company could re-design the cup and saucer??? I like to use the covered lion bowls with this set.Date published: 2014-07-09Rated 5 out of 5 by DWMB from Great Product Don't be scared off by false claims stating not level, too heavy or other negative comments. These are the greatest thing since sliced bread. Extremely high quality!!! Would Williams and Sonoma accept anything less? Of course not !!!Date published: 2013-12-24Rated 5 out of 5 by Fisher1 from Service and Quality We jumped off and bought this pattern plus flatware that has been just wonderful. The best was the service we received from the Little Rock, AR store. They are simply the best for follow up to make sure we received our additional pieces and packing them for the journey. Thanks so much and we will come back to you for the service and the quality of your products.Date published: 2013-07-01Rated 5 out of 5 by Happy45 from Great dishes I purchased these dishes to go with my newly remodeled kitchen about a month ago. They look great. I really like them. Please note that the dishes are heavy which I like but a good thing to know if you are buying online.Date published: 2013-06-10Rated 2 out of 5 by Anonymous from Warped and heavy I read the reviews of these plates and thought I would chance it. They are nice to look at if you aren't picky. But I am and these wouldn't suffice. First of all, they were warped as many had said. Secondly, the are extremely heavy. When buying porcelain, I expect thin and light. These were anything but that. WS sent me a second shipment and they came just the same. I couldn't even pick some out of the new set to make a complete set of unwarped dishes. So they all went back and I am back to square one. I expected more from WS. These dishes aren't cheap and they didn't meet my expectations. WS was wonderful regarding the return process fortunately. They let me keep my first set until I received my second set so I wouldn't be without dishes (but I am anyway right now). I do still believe in WS and will continue to shop there in the future, just not for nice plates.Date published: 2013-03-12