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Top buggy brands Phil and Teds pushchairs
The Phil and Teds brand was established in New Zealand in the mid 1990s and its buggies are now sold in more than 50 countries.
The pushchairs' rugged, stylish looks and adaptable designs, which allow you to convert many models from a single buggy to a double, make them a popular choice among active parents with growing families. Many of the models are also three-wheel, all-terrain buggues, which are ideal for those that like to get out into the countryside.
Celebrities photographed with Phil and Teds buggies include Ben Fogle, Isla Fisher, Naomi Watts, Halle Berry and Autumn Phillips.
Watch our video reviews of the Phil and Teds Verve and Phil and Teds Smart to see one of these pushchairs in action, and find out which pushchairs are Best Buys in our full reviews of Phil and Teds pushchairs.
What's a typical Phil and Teds pushchair like?
Take a look at our table to see how well Phil and Teds pushchairs coped when put through our rigorous tests.
Not a member? Unlock the table and also gain access to reviews on lots of baby products, including child car seats, with a £1 trial subscription to Which?.
Phil and Teds is well known for its three-wheeled pushchairs (though some models have four wheels). Most models can be converted into a tandem pushchair for two children if you buy a double kit.
How much does a Phil and Teds pushchair cost?
Expect to pay from around £270 for the Phil and Teds Smart, a compact stroller, to around £659 for the Phil and Teds Promenade, a travel system which can be converted to a double.
If you're prepared to buy second-hand, prices on eBay (checked February 2014) average:
- £340 for the Phil and Teds Promenade as a double (we found prices ranging from £210 to £400 depending on the condition, colour and accessories included)
- £89 for the Phil and Teds Smart (we found prices ranging from £33 to £120 depending on the condition, colour and accessories included).
Read our advice on buying second-hand baby products before you buy.
How we review Phil and Teds pushchairs
Our experts in the test lab put each Phil and Teds pushchair through more than 30 tests to check its strength, durability and safety in line with British standards.
We assess how easy the pushchair is to push, adjust for children of different ages and fold up. We also test whether it will fit unfolded on an escalator and on public transport, or folded in the boot of a small family car. We even find out how easy it is to remove food stains from the pushchair fabric.
The final part of our testing involves a panel of parents (and their babies), who rate the appearance and features of the pushchair. They take each model for a spin to see how easy and convenient it is to manoeuvre on pavements, bumpy ground, up and down stairs and around other obstacles.
You can find out more about how we test pushchairs and read customer views from parents who already own each model in our full pushchair reviews.
Phil and Teds Smart review
This is one of the only Phil and Teds pushchairs that doesn't convent into a double from a single. The Smart is a compact stroller can be used as a pram for newborns (with the addition of the Peanut bassinet, which costs around £150) and as a travel system.
The Smart is cheaper and lighter than other Phil and Teds buggies, but will this make it easy to use? Find out how it performed in our review of the Phil and Teds Smart.
Phill and Teds Dot review
One of the quirkiest-looking models in the Phil and Teds range - you can get the lining and hood in lime, red, black or grey - it has a rugged and compact look with pneumatic tyres.
But when it came up against the many obstacles and reliability tests in our labs and with our parent panel, how did it do? See our reviews of the Phil and Teds Dot single and Phil and Teds Dot double to find out.
Phil and Teds Navigator review
The three-wheeled Navigator is a real 'go everywhere' pushchair according to the brand, meaning you should be able to use it easily on variety of rough surfaces, as well as in the city.
How true did our lab experts and parent panel find this claim? Find out in our review of the Phil and Teds Navigator single and Phil and Teds Navigator double.
Phil and Teds Promenade review
Described as a 'premium urban stroller', the Phil and Teds Promenade has four wheels and a reversible seat that converts into a lie-flat carrycot.
It can be used as a travel system if you buy a compatible car seat and, like other pushchairs from Phil and Teds, it can be converted into a double pushchair with the addition of a double kit.
Read our review of the Phil and Teds Promenade single and Phil and Teds Promenade double to find out whether it scored highly enough in our tests to be a Which? Best Buy.
Phil and Teds Verve review
The Phil and Teds Verve - a four-wheeled pushchair - can also be converted from a single to a double pushchair. Its strap-line is 'kids are optional, style isn't.'
No matter how it looks, it's important that it's easy to use everyday on typical urban and country hazards. To see how well it scored in our tough tests, check out our review of the Phil and Teds Verve single and Phil and Teds Verve double pushchair.
Phil and Teds Classic review
Another puschair that converts from a single to a double, the Phil and Teds Classic is a thrifty pushchair choice, according to the brand. But at £342 for this pushchair in its single version, it will need to impress us in our tests to be worth our recommendation.
Find out by taking a look at the Phil and Teds Classic single and Phil and Teds Classic double reviews.
Where to buy Phil and Teds pushchairs
Many big chain stores sell Phil and Teds pushchairs, including Babies R Us, Boots and John Lewis.
You can also buy Phil and Teds buggies from independent pushchair retailers, nursery websites and directly from the Phil and Teds website.
Check out our guide to see customer scores for the biggest online and high street retailers, as well as how to get great deals on baby products.
Phil and Teds pushchair warranties
All Phil and Teds pushchairs are sold with a one-year manufacturer's warranty.
The warranty is available only to the pushchair's original owner and you'll need proof of purchase to make a claim.
Contact Phil and Teds
Website: www.philandteds.com
Distributor: Out'n'About
Website: www.outnabout.com
Tel: 01234 344230
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Address: Out'n'About, 7 Caxton Park, Caxton Road, Elms Industrial Estate, Bedford MK41 0TY
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Lunar New Year Celebration 2009- Year of OX
What | Social Event |
When |
January 31, 2009 from 11:00 am to 04:00 pm |
Where | Opening ceremony-Chinatown Gate (S. King St. & 5th Ave S.) / Hing Hay Park - 411 Maynard Ave S, Seattle 98104 |
Contact Name | Mish Lin |
Contact Email | email@example.com |
Contact Phone | 206-382-1197 |
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Celebrating LNYC with the Chinatown-International District in the heart of the district!
Presented by Snoqualmie Casino
WHAT: The Chinatown-International District welcomes you to the Lunar New Year Celebration presented by Snoqualmie Casino on January 31, 2009 in Hing Hay Park! Experience first-class multicultural entertainment including lively Lion and Dragon dances, rhythmical Japanese taiko drumming, drill team performances and much more! Be sure to visit our Cultural Activities Pavilion featuring authentic calligraphy drawing, face painting and a kids corner the whole family can enjoy!
Organized by the Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA), this year's Lunar New Year Celebration has engaged local restaurants and retail stores to share the spirit of Lunar New Year. Offers include traditional Lunar New Year menu, special discounts, red envelopes, small gifts, in-store performance and many other activities. Adults and children can learn about the history and traditions of Lunar New Year through this celebration and take pictures with delightful red lanterns decorated throughout the district. Free Admission !
WHEN: Saturday, January 31, 2009, from 11 AM - 4 PM
WHO: The Entertainment Schedule:
12:00pm Opening Ceremony under the Chinatown Gate-
Mak Fai Kung Fu Club (lion & dragon dance / martial arts)
12:30pm Kaze Daiko (Japanese taiko drumming)
1:00pm Filipino Youth Activities Drill Team
1:30pm Luck Ngi Musical Society - Cantonese Opera and Instruments
(Performing at Luck Ngi Musical Club
512 7th Ave S., Seattle 98104)
2:00pm Seattle Wushu Academy (martial arts, tai chi and wushu)
2:30pm Intermission
3:00pm Northwest Taiko (Japanese taiko drumming)
3:30pm Master David Leong's Shaolin Kung Fu Academy
(lion & dragon dance/martial arts)
4:00pm Event Closure
Opening ceremony - Chinatown Gate ( S. King St & 5th Ave S. )
Hing Hay Park, 411 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
COST: Free admission
The Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA), a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation, organizes the annual Lunar New Year Celebration. Located in South Downtown Seattle, the CIDBIA represents the interests of the business and property owners of the Chinatown-International District. The CIDBIA's mission is to promote economic vitality, to encourage responsible business development and to support continuous improvements in the quality of life within the District.

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Great show Lou! Happy anniversary - looking forward to another great year of Disney podcasting
Great show Lou! Happy anniversary - looking forward to another great year of Disney podcasting
WDW Marathon '12
WDW Goofy '13
Happy anniversary Lou!!!!! I have listened to every episode at LEAST once! Lookin' forward to more GREAT shows!!!
I did not read the show notes before listening & when you announced your guest I went " WHOA! " It was a great interview!
I have been a " page-a-day " calendar guy for YEARS & yours will DEFINITELY be on MY desk!!!
Again, happy anniversary Lou & keep bringin' us the " Magic ", as only YOU & your guests can do!!!
God bless!!!
Question: How many Imagineers does it take to change a light bulb?
Answer: Does it have to be a light bulb?
I thought the SB interview was fantasic and I too will be looking forward to 2009 when I can get a DWT calendar. That will make getting to work each day a little more fun.
To all who come to this happy place; welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past...and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams and the hard facts that have created America...with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.
Happy one year anniversary Lou!
Great news on the new round of the audio guide -- when might it be released?
The main st. guide was fantastic!
"When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are.
Anything your heart desires will come to you ..."
Author of the DisneyDaddy blog | Writer for Celebrations Magazine
D23 Charter Member | Annual Passholder | Named Disney's Biggest Fan (by Disney and United Vacations)
Happy Anniversary Lou!! Keep up the fantastic work.
Happy Anniversary Lou. Thanks for all the hard work you've put into a great podcast!
Being a fan of Samatha Browns shows, I really enjoyed your interview with her.
And I love your idea for the calendar. Every year I buy the Disney page a day calendar, but they have gotten away from the film trivia etc... that used to be part of it (at least they still have the flip book animation). I look forward to checking your Page-a-day calendar out!
Cheers again to you! I look forward to another fantastic year ahead for WDW Radio Show!
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Thank you all SO much for the great posts! Like I said on the show, I was REALLY excited about this show, and especially getting a chance to talk to Samantha, who was INCREDIBLY sweet and pleasant to chat with.
I'm also really happy to hear that you like the calendar idea (my publisher like to hear that as well), and I'm looking forward to what's ahead for the show.
Thanks again - you guys are the BEST!!!!
Lou Mongello
Host, Author & Site Owner
Hey Lou,
I have to echo all the previous posts, that show rocked! Samantha Brown seemed really easy to talk to and the interview went beautifully. Also, I am definitely ordering the calendar when it becomes available.
Great work!
What time is the 4 o'clock parade?
Hey Lou-
Great show, happy aniversary! My wife and I have been looking for the song that you play in between sets. It's the "Walking right down the middle of Main Street U.S.A" Can anyone PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help me find this song?
As I had expected, this is my all time favorite episode!! I'm a fan of Samantha (all the way back to "Girl Meets Hawaii") and enjoy her shows and really enjoyed your interview with her. Great job!! And count another vote for the calendar! I'll be ordering one as well!!
Mahna mahna....
Officially escaped the Box on January 4, 2012!
I have short term memory loss. It runs in the family. Well, at least I *think* it does. Hmmmm... where are they???
here is a site you can listen to the song (http://www.disneyrob.com/singalong/Walking.swf) -this site also shows the lyrics
if you want the song, it is on one of the Disney sing a long videos/cds which you can buy on amazon or a site like that. You may also want to try searching for it on itunes or on some other music downloading software.
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WDW Marathon '12
WDW Goofy '13
That's really awesome that you got Samantha Brown on the show. I've been watching her specials about disney on the travel channel since the first one. Great show and keep em coming.


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Patient Modesty - page 3
Want to get feedback about how we all handle pt concerns about modesty and/or being naked as part of surgery. Concerns about who sees them and for how long? Why do they need to be naked? When is the... Read More
1Dec 22, '06 by Works2xsHmmm. Just in the short span of time that I've worked in the OR, I've had several occasions to witness patient concern regarding modesty. This has ranged from the Muslim woman asking for an all female surgical team to the middle-aged housewife who just didn't like the idea of being exposed. Guarding someone's modesty just seems the decent thing to do, even if they are completely unconscious and unaware. I know that I'd appreciate the consideration if in their position, so the Golden Rule applies. And speaking of rules, protecting the patient's privacy in this manner is included in our intraoperative care plan. Kind of surprised anyone would take issue with someone voicing these sorts of concerns... Am I missing something?58flyer likes this.
0Dec 23, '06 by CNORSUEThanks Works2xs for your excellent reply. As OR nurses we need to maintain our pts. dignity & respect for their modesty. As you stated, the Golden Rule applies. I don't think any of us would like to be unecessarily exposed! I always treat my pts. with the same respect, kindness & dignity as I would a family member, co-worker or friend. Isn't that why we're in this profession? To take the best possible care of our pts.-we are after all,the pt. advocate. For those of you who have no qualms about "ripping off the covers & gowns" of your pts. to make it easier to place monitor patches, grounding pads, etc. shame on you-maybe NURSING (think about what that means) is not for you. Would you like that done to you or a loved one? Think about that every time you CARE for a pt.Last edit by CNORSUE on Dec 23, '06 : Reason: sentence error
0Dec 23, '06 by creinkentI'm curious if the size of the hospital and if it is associated with a medical school has a bearing on maintaining pt "modesty" in the OR suite. Thoughts?
Is it OK to tell the pt that their dignity will be protected – whether it is or not?
Is it enough to say that if the patient is treated with modesty before going under, and they are properly covered up when they again become conscious, that their dignity has been protected? About the surgery my wife had a while ago, she reflected: "Well, if I were uncovered during the process, you would have to ask someone else, because -- I wasn't there."
0Dec 25, '06 by Marie_LPN, RNMy same post from "Naked in Surgery":
We take a gown completely off for hip replacements and back surgeries (because of wrinkles). But the top half of the pt. is covered by a blanket and a forced air warming blanket.
The lower half of a pt. is kept covered until the last second before prepping.
Students never practice pelvic exams on our pts. in our OR. A 'practice' pelvic exam should be done in the office, where the pt. can be asked prior.
We do explain to pt. prior about the position(s) they will be in for their surgery. And when the pt. is wheeled into the room, the nurse says "the people that are in here now will be the people in the room with you the whole time". If the pt. expresses concerns about 'exposure', we assure them that we are professionals, and we will do our best to maintain their modesty throughout the case.
I should also say that if the gown is on, and it gets prep, blood or saline on it, we change it in OR before the pt. goes to PACU. If there weren't any extra gowns in the room and the pt. went to PACU before the gown was changes, i go to PACU and change it. Who wants to wake up in a wet or dirty gown? Yuck. And half the time if a pt. is in a wet gown, they wonder if they peed or something, and who likes the feeling that they wet the bed? :stone
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1Dec 26, '06 by ewattsjtMaybe my previous post was taken wrong. We do not do intra operative pelvic exams and do not have med students here so I can not comment on that part of the post.
We do give the patient the up most respect for their privacy and decency. Nothing is ever exposed that should not be and is only exposed after induction if a general is given. Everything is explained as prior to it happening. I am a male, so I have a female in the room place electrodes on female pts. when possible.
The other side of the coin is where I am coming from. As I said before I am a male, so when a female patient accuses me of possibly exposing them, so the accusations could snowball into something totally different. So yes I am very defensive.
The patients, who do complain, do so afterwards. It is something that can not be changed. It can only be voiced with concern of why it was done.
If a diagnostic laparoscopic procedure for possible endometrial adhesions is performed, it is AORN standard that the prep is from thigh to nipples and side to side. So nipples have to be exposed and so does the vagina for placement of the humi or other uterine manipulation device. The patient does not understand why her nipples were exposed when the trocar placements were in the peri-umbilical region. The patient awakens to find some missed scrub by her nipple and wants to know what it is; then refuses to understand and accuses that the staff exposes her unnecessarily. No matter how it is explained afterward, she insists that it should have been told prior to instead of calling it a standard procedure or practice.
As I said in my previous post, it would take a day to tell the patient of everything that will happen and why. That is why it is listed as a standard. I am for the patient receiving as much information as possible but I am also realistic as well.GadgetRN71 likes this. -
0Jan 11, '08 by cvrnfaAs professionals in the operating room, we as nurses should make every attempt to preserve patient dignity and modesty. At our hospital, we keep the patient covered until it is time for the surgical prep. Although our patients accept the fact that complete modesty is not possible, they put their trust in us to see that it is taken care of for them in a professional manner.
0Jan 11, '08 by ewattsjtActually, I have had several procedures done and it is also the reason for me coming to surgery (it was all before becoming involved in health care). I trusted that the people doing my procedure would be professional. Being in the health care setting; I see that they are when it comes to things like modesty. So I still stand by what I had written.
I do think if something is specifically asked for, it should be granted or explained why it can not be (ie. where I work, when a woman asks for an all female team ,they get it. When a male asks for an all male team, they do not get it. It is told to them that there are not enough men employed to do so). If they are still uncomfortable with the staffing issue, they can cancel the surgery. <<<It is really that simple.
Modesty is to be respected to the up most but there is a necessary exposure level to ensure the surgery goes well without complications. To be covered as much as possible is not too much to ask but aren't all patients covered in this manner? If not, you violated them. -
0Jan 12, '08 by GadgetRN71I try to maintain the patient's modesty as much as possible. That said, I have had quite a few patients come up for major procedures with their underwear on and then they are shocked that the undies have to be removed(foley catheter). Or the middle aged woman who came in for a cysto and was horrified that she was going to be in stirrups and the surgeon was going in through her urethra. This woman had no clue of what the surgery entailed.
We simply don't have the people on my shift(evenings) to accomodate preferences for staff of a specific gender. I don't think that particular practice should be encouraged anyway-just makes it that much harder to run the schedule when there is a shortage of OR nurses(at least in my area) to begin with. I think most reasonable people kind of know that when you have surgery, people may see your private parts. Like I said, I protect the patients privacy as much as I can, but sometimes, the staff may see you naked. (especially for laminectomies. the gown is completely removed so that the patient can be flipped onto the wilson frame) Oh, and I have had several major abdominal/GI surgeries and one cysto, so many of my coworkers have seen my naked fanny as well as my vajayjay...I have no modesty left, but personally, I find that kind of freeing. I also have no problem with patients being educated about their procedures, but the surgeon needs to do that. I don't have the time to be explaining every single step of the prep and obtaining permission to do my job from someone who's "shy" . If the surgeon explains what is going to happen before the surgery, anyone who is uncomfortable with being seen by the staff can cancel.
Just so you guys know, I have been known to tape blankets up over every last window in the OR suite to protect my patient. We've gotten teenagers that needed to have their underwear removed to do the surgery but before taking the child to PACU, I will put the underwear back on so they don't freak out...I believe that we must value the patients dignity. My problem is only with carrying it too far..as the poster above said, we need to be realistic also. I have worked with male RNs and techs that I would choose hands down to do my procedure(even a GYN one) because they are good at what they do, and compassionate. I also know fellow female RNs that I would not allow within 10 feet of me. I know those not in healthcare don't believe it, but when we are doing a procedure, we really couldn't care less how a patient looks naked. In my day, I did lots of Cysto cases. I saw more penises than probably most hookers. When you have a procedure, you need to be able to trust the people taking care of you. IMO, if a patient can't do that maybe they need to postpone or cancel their surgery.Last edit by GadgetRN71 on Jan 12, '08 -
0Jan 12, '08 by ScrubbyI take protecting my patients dignity seriously no matter what their religious considerations. There is no need to expose a patient before applying the prep solution so i make sure they are covered (also to help prevent hypothermia) until i need to paint so that the time they are exposed is shorter.Last edit by Scrubby on Jan 12, '08
2Jan 19, '08 by dutch92602Quote from iceyspotsI dont know how much this will help, but here's an interesting blog
Bioethics Discussion Blog: Patient Modesty: A More Significant Issue?
This site is more than interesting. It really shows how much people are offended with being handled by the opposite sex with regard to intimate and personal procedures. Nurses, in my humble opinion, are very wrong to assume that just because a nurse does things of this nature routinely as a part of the job, does not make it acceptable to the patient. It is NOT okay with many people. Silence does not mean or equate to acceptance. People feel very intimidated and don't feel they can speak up. They feel paralyzed in a place that "controls" them. If more patients insist on having things done their way, the healthcare delivered will change. There is a double standard for men and there should not be. Men are not necessarily any more comfortable with having the opposite sex do genital procedures than women would be. Men deserve the same respect, dignity, and decency and choice.


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Boost Foundation
What is the Boost Foundation?
The Boost Foundation Limited is the charitable arm of Boost Juice Bars. The Boost Foundation has all the legal eagle stuff organised that means we can collect funds for charitable purposes (we are permitted by deed to receive funds and donations from external parties). These funds must then be distributed out to eligible organisations at the discretion of the Foundation.
Various fundraising initiatives will be conducted by Boost Juice in the course of business that will endeavour to raise funds that will then be donated to the Boost Foundation. Such initiatives will include contributions from the sale of bottled water, Power Packs and other Boost items.
Boost Foundation's Inaugural Beneficiary – The Kokoda Challenge Youth Program
We are proud to announce our affiliation with the Kokoda Challenge Youth Program (KCYP). The KCYP is an experiential learning program offering young people the opportunity to realise their full potential and gain a brighter future for themselves and their families. The KCYP is about providing the opportunity for young people to learn the skills and qualities that matter in life; including discipline, tolerance, self worth, team work, purpose and leadership.
The program uses the Spirit of Kokoda to teach the younger generation the value of endurance, courage, sacrifice and mateship.
Why have Boost Juice and the Kokoda Challenge Youth Program partnered together?
As proud Australian organisations with a focus on making a difference to young lives in a unique and highly engaging way, the synergies shared between Boost Juice and the KCYP make for an obvious partnership.
What does this mean and what's ahead?
The Boost Foundation is proud to be the major sponsor of the 2011 Kokoda Challenge (www.kokodachallenge.com) which is the major fundraising event for the KCYP. In October 2011 the Boost Foundation, in partnership with the KYCP, will again be hosting the Mini Kokoda Challenge in Melbourne, a 30km challenge through the Dandenong Ranges. In addition, 10c from each bottle of Mt Franklin water sold at Boost over the next 12 months will be donated to the KCYP.


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News 153 PlayStation Vita Losing Some Apps Soon Sony ending support for YouTube and Maps apps in the near future.
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News 311 PlayStation Plus Free Games of January 2015 for PS4, PS3, and Vita Check out the all the free games PlayStation Plus will be able to download starting next month.
Deals News 39 PlayStation Sales Extended Due To Network Outage Sony extends Flash and Holiday Sales to make up for PlayStation Network issues.
Deals News 75 PS4, PS3, PS Vita Games Discounted In Latest PSN Flash Sale Save on Dragon Age: Inquisition, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Destiny, and more.
Deals News 39 PS4, PS3, PS Vita Holiday Sale Week 3 Deals Revealed Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Sleeping Dogs, Need for Speed Rivals, and more discounted now through December 22.
Feature 91 Velocity 2X - PS Vita Game of the Year This fast-paced shmup/platformer hybrid sports gorgeous visuals and an endless challenge.
Deals News 17 PS4, PS3, PS Vita Holiday Sale Week 2 Deals Revealed NBA Live 15, R.B.I. Baseball 14, and Killzone: Shadow Fall DLC on sale all week.
Feature 9 PS Vita - Best Games of 2014 Nominees Which Vita game will GameSpot name as the best for 2014?
News 524 Original PS Vita Ads Were Misleading, US Government Agency Says Sony to refund gamers as much as $50 as part of Federal Trade Commission settlement terms.
Original News 306 PlayStation Plus Free Games of November for PS4, PS3, and Vita Sony revealed both the US and UK PlayStation Plus free games for November, which includes a wide-array of interesting indie titles.
News 367 PS4's 2.0 Update Lets You Listen to Your Music While Playing Games The system's home screen will also be improved, plus details on other features coming to PS4, Vita, and PS TV.
News 27 PlayStation Now Open Beta Hits PS Vita, PS TV Next Week Open beta for Sony's game rental streaming service launching for new devices on October 14.
News 34 Vita System Update Coming Thursday, Adds Theme Support Check out a gallery of Vita themes that will allow you to customize the look of your system.
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News 155 Sony Committed to Vita, But Not Planning More Big, Uncharted-Style Releases Sony UK boss calls Vita sales "robust and consistent," saying the handheld has "just found its niche."
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News 202 Sony Offers 250 Free PSP Games to PS Plus subscribers in Japan PS Vita owners with a PS Plus subscription given access to extensive library of older games.
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EDMONTON - Hundreds of Canadian Muslims have paid farewell to a young Muslim girl, who was allegedly beaten and starved by her parents, an incident that has hit hard the sizable minority.
"It's very sad. It's very sad to see a child go through this and the parents go through this," Khama Assaf, who attended the funeral service, told CBC News on Saturday, September 22.
"It's very, very sad for the whole community.
What Islam Says About ChildrenChildren's Rights: Islamic Perspective
Everybody knows. The whole community knows. And [anyone] who has time today, they came for the funeral, she added.
Shrouded in tiny bright pink casket, the body of two-year-old girl known in documents as M arrived at Al Rashid mosque in Edmonton on Saturday, September 22, where hundreds of Muslims waited to bid her farewell.
The two-year-old girl spent the last three months in a coma, virtually brain dead.
She died Thursday night shortly after the Supreme Court of Canada rejected a request to stay an appeals court ruling that allowed doctors to remove her from a ventilator.
The young Muslim girl was discovered in May when paramedics were called to the family's home to find the child with a head injury and in cardiac arrest.
Both the girl and her twin sister were severely malnourished. The second girl is recovering.
The girl and her twin sister were reportedly abused and neglected by her Algerian-born parents.
The parents were taken to custody and are facing charges of aggravated assault, criminal negligence causing bodily harm and failing to provide the necessities of life.
The charges are now expected to be increased after the girl's death.
During their daughter's funeral, the parents were escorted into and out of the building separately by sheriffs through the back door of the mosque. Both were in handcuffs and shackles.
The girl's mother was visibly distraught during the service, barely able to stand at times.
The death of the young girl has left many Muslims feeling heart-broken.
"It's a very devastating experience for everyone, Al Rashid mosque Imam Mustafa Khattab told CBC News.
It's a very difficult moment.
Khattab said although many of the mourners did not know the family personally, the news of the girl's death has hit the Muslim community hard.
"Everybody heard about it on TV," said Ahmed, who would not give his last name but said he was in the room when the girl's father was brought in to view the coffin.
"We prayed for the girl and for the family, to help them out.
Under Islam, it is the responsibility of each individual to treat all of creation with respect, honor, and dignity.
In Islam, Muslim parents are urged to treat children with respect and to nurture, love and educate them.
Islam gives children many rights and is concerned with their spiritual, physical, and emotional well being.
Muslims are ordered to offer children physical needs, such as food, drink and sleep as well as taking care of their children's emotional and spiritual needs.
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It seems small retail investors are still a glutton for punishment. A number of retail investors learned a harsh lesson last year when the convertible feature of their reverse convertible bonds kicked in and their high yielding bonds morphed into rapidly sinking equities. There are certain varieties of structured products that retail investors can take issue with because they weren't fully aware of a seemingly minor structural mechanic that came back to bite them. This isn't one of them. Even by retail investor standards, the key mechanic, the knock-in level, is spelled out clearly.
An 85 year old retired radiologist has filed a complaint with FINRA looking to recoup $75k in losses he suffered from his reverse converts. This is entering some seriously dangerous territory. If we're going to allow selective investor financial amnesia to qualify as evidence of wrongdoing by banks, structured products will be nothing more than a winning lottery ticket for retail investors.
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Hey there, Greg!
Retail investors are the proverbial Washington Generals to Wall Street's Globetrotters…
Greg, please, the senior is filing a complaint with FINRA. How far is that going to go? Not very far at all.
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So today, not understanding reverse convertibles is "selective amnesia" but yesterday, not understanding that a note is an obligation of the issuing bank subject to credit risk because the note has a principal protection feature is a reasonable mistake that anyone could make? Do us a favor and keep your retarded opinions to yourself.
Greg, keep up the good work. You are very talented.
Seems different to me. You could have a principal-protected note where the issuer is a bankruptcy-remote SPV or is secured with Treasuries or whatever. It's surely dumb for an investor not to do the work to figure out who is offering the principal-protection, but not inconceivable by any means. On the other hand, how exactly can a sentient human buy a reverse-convertible and not know that one can end up with stock? Why is YHOO mentioned? Why is your coupon 11%? This geezer's looking for a litigation do-over, seems to me. -
WTF are you talking about? Structured products very clearly spelled-out the risks you described, in large-font on page 1 of the offering material. Also, ELKS and other sort of products where clients can end up owning crap equities spelled these out similarly.
In both (and most) situations, client's were more focused on the pitch, and on the upside, than in giving a rat's arse about the downside. Just another example of failure to live with the consequences of your actions when you try to pin the blame on someone else. -
Reverse convert bonds = underlying bond + sale of put. I know you don't learn that shit in med school, Doc, but this shit is a lot simpler than dissecting cadavers or what have you.
@6, not understanding that a Lehman note, whether principal protected or not, is a bond subject to the credit of Lehman means that you don't know what the word "note" means in a securities context. Thinking that maybe a Lehman note is issued by an SPV and not Lehman seems kind of hard to do when the note is titled as a Lehman note and not a a Lehman Financial Trust note or some other such thing. If you can't figure that out, you have absolutely no sophistication with regard to securities. Not understanding how a reverse convertible actually works seems a lot more plausible – you may know it's a note, you may knwo that it's paying a yield, you may know the yield is related to the named underlying, but you may not realize that when it knocks in, the underlying gets put to you.
@Anal, you know, you don't win selling derivatives to civilians. Doesn't matter what's in the term sheet.
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7 Did the large type say "YOU CAN END UP OWNING CRAP EQUITIES"? Didn't think so. So crawl back into your hole anal boy.
@10, awesome handle there, btw
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What part of ANUS! dont you understand
Yes it did jackass, stfu, back to Yahoo -
Make mine unstructured please.
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CBS analysts Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason and play-by-play man Jim Nantz held a conference call Tuesday to discuss the Patriots-Broncos AFC title game. Here are a few highlights from that conference call
(On the Tom Brady-Peyton Manning rivalry)
Nantz: I think it transcends the NFL. This is something everyone wants to see. This is tantamount to Ali-Frazier one more time. This is Palmer-Nicklaus. This is Bird-Magic. I'm not trying to create some sort of synthetic drama here, but this is what it is. This is as big as it gets. We're going to savor it because you don't know how many more times we'll get it again. You say Brady-Manning, I defy anyone to say there is anything that has been bigger in this league.
Simms: The word legacy, all these things who they are, I have fun with them and I hear it. Somebody said their legacies, both of them, are at stake in this game at this time. I don't care what either one of them does in this game. It will never change what I think of them. If one of them goes out and has the worst game of his career and is the sole reason why they lose, it will not bring them down one single bit in my eyes. They've done so much for the league, and their teams, and themselves, there is nothing that can diminish it.
Esiason: Each one of these players this year really defines who they are. Peyton lifted and took a young group of receivers to a completely different level, and very few players are capable of doing that. And Tom Brady took a team basically that was more built around the run, broke through for 4,200 yards, and got them back all the way here to the AFC Championship game. I think really what speaks to the greatness of both of these quarterbacks, they both have, along with Bill Belichick, and I'm sure John Fox says this as well, a Ph.D. in high-level thought processes that give them the opportunity to make these championship games each year.
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Simms: We have two quarterbacks that are tough guys. Tom Brady, his attitude, staying on the field, the way he conducts himself with his football team mirrors his head coach. Peyton Manning, just to play the style of football he plays. Man, I get tired watching him and all the work. You've got to remember he does that every day in practice.
Esiason: The fact really is three words: longevity, consistency and success. Both of these guys have kind of been going in parallel lives to one another and now find themselves in the AFC Championship game. For Tom Brady it's his eighth game with Bill Belichick. Nothing says greatness better or more than winning, especially at the highest level. Great moments require great people to do great things, and both of these players have accomplished that. I think I speak for Phil and every other quarterback that's ever played the position, maybe with the exception of Joe Montana, that what you're watching here are two guys that will go down as two of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time.
(On what makes Bill Belichick so successful)
Simms: The thing that makes Bill so successful is that, in my eyes, it is truthfulness to his players. He tells them the truth. And it is raw, and it hurts. You've got to get used to that. But once you get used to it, it clarifies everything for you. You don't have to walk around in your job and go, 'Oh, I wonder what Coach thinks of me or how am I doing?' They let you know constantly. It is a rough way to play.
Boomer Esiason on D&C: Ravens are 'team of destiny,' but 49ers have better players | 02.01.13 at 9:26 am ET |
Boomer Esiason called in from New Orleans to talk with Dennis & Callahan about the state of the 49ers and Ravens as they head into the Super Bowl, and whether the Ravens' intangibles or the 49ers' talent will prevail.
In a week filled with off-field news items about Ravens and 49ers players, Esiason said he doubts the accusations of PED use will slow down Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, but that 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver seems shaken up by the media attention he's gained this week for an anti-gay remark.
"Given all that Ray Lewis has been through, from the double murder back in 2000 to all of his gyrations during games and all of the publicity that's he's gotten, that's the last thing that they worry about," Esiason said.
"Now, on the other side, Culliver, who made the anti-gay statement, he was really uncomfortable and really felt badly about what he said. I don't necessarily know that he understood the enormity of what he said. His situation's a little bit different, and he's probably going to carry that a little into the game, because I really felt that he he looked very very embarrassed and overwhelmed by the whole dust-up that his comments created."
Asked about Ravens safety Ed Reed, whom Bill Belichick admires, Esiason said he could see Reed aiming to play with a quarterback like Tom Brady or Peyton Manning assuming he leaves the Ravens as a free agent this offseason.
"I'm sure that Ed Reed probably loves this experience that he's having with the Baltimore Ravens right now," Esiason said. "I would think he'd be willing to take a little less money — I imagine, I don't want to put words in his mouth — to play for one of those franchises for a chance at a Super Bowl ring."
Esiason's Super Bowl prediction was a tight, defense-dominated battle: "This game should be a fourth-quarter game. It should be a relatively tight game. It should stay in the 20s. I'd be really shocked if somebody scores 30 points in this game, unless there's some breakdown on special teams, which I really don't expect."
Boomer Esiason on D&C: 'I still believe that the Patriots are a better team' | 01.21.13 at 8:57 am ET |
CBS Sports NFL analyst Boomer Esiason made his weekly appearance on Dennis & Callahan on Monday morning to talk about the Patriots' 28-13 loss to the Ravens in Sunday's AFC championship game.
"There's something else going on here," Esiason said of the Ravens' emotional playoff run. "I still believe that the Patriots are a better team. But those words probably ring hollow to a lot of people this morning, simply because the Ravens, in the second half especially, really played a whale of a football game."
Added Esiason: "I understand there's a frustration that you lose a home game, especially when you're 67-0 at halftime if you're Tom Brady, and somehow you inexplicably lose this football game a beat-up older Ravens football team that really, in my estimation, when I look at it, I'm still a little bit surprised that this took place yesterday."
The Patriots mismanaged the clock at the end of the first half, settling for a field goal after wasting about 12 seconds.
Said Esiason: "It looks bad, and it gives me the idea that there's something amiss, there's something not right there. '¦ That particular play right there told me all I needed to know."
Wes Welker had a key third-down drop in the third quarter, igniting another discussion about whether the team should sign him to a new contract.
"The guy's a great football player," Esiason said. "And he and Tom have got something special going on. I would hate to break that up, personally. I know when you look at one play here, one play here, maybe a drop in the Super Bowl last year — that in my estimation the ball could have been thrown better, although most people would tell you he's got to make that play if you want to be an elite receiver. And then the third-and-7 yesterday. But even when you watch that third-and-7 yesterday, he had to turn his body. It hit him in the chest, I know that. But if that ball's out in front of him maybe it's a little different. …
"Would I want to break maybe the greatest duo in pass receiving in the history of the NFL when you look at their numbers back-to-back? It's really amazing what those two have accomplished together. '¦ The question is can you afford to pay Wes Welker that kind of money, and are you going to get that same production from him. And if you do give him a long-term contract, can you expect that production to come over the next 2-3-4 years that you're going to be paying him. So, there's a lot of variables that go into this."
Bill Belichick turned down CBS sideline reporter Steve Tasker for a postgame interview, drawing heavy criticism from CBS studio host Shannon Sharpe. Esiason said he criticized Belichick for similar behavior after the Patriots' loss to the Colts in the AFC championship game in 2007.
"Unfortunately it's not in Bill's nature," Esiason said. "For all those people who want to have a reason to hate Bill Belichick, well, he gives it to them. And I can understand why Shannon said what he said. I've been down this road before. I've come to expect it."
Boomer Esiason on D&C: Patriots offense best in franchise history | 01.14.13 at 9:21 am ET |
CBS Sports NFL analyst Boomer Esiason made his weekly appearance with Dennis & Callahan on Monday morning, following an exciting weekend of playoff action that was capped by the Patriots' 41-28 victory over the Texans.
Despite losing Rob Gronkowski early in the game, the Patriots found their rhythm on offense and pulled away for the most convincing win of the weekend.
"When I look at the Patriots from an offensive perspective, I think it's the best team that they've ever had — the complement of players," Esiason said. "Even with Gronkowski out and Danny Woodhead out and Julian Edelman out, guys like Shane Vereen step up, Stevan Ridley had a great game yesterday, there were couple of catches that [Wes] Welker made that we've all become used to, and then of course Aaron Hernandez, and you realize how good that offensive line is. I would sit here and argue with anybody: Over the life of the [Tom] Brady-[Bill] Belichick decade here that this is clearly — I don't want to say clearly — but I feel pretty confident that it's the best offense they've got."
Added Esiason: "Even without Gronkowski, they're still putting up 40 points a game. All of that is due in large part to the quarterback that is the ringleader in all of this and was pinpoint with his passing a his accuracy yesterday. There's no question in my mind that Tom Brady, much like Joe Montana, is in the stratosphere of quarterbacks in the NFL. If we're talking about who's better here, who's better there, winning and championships are the ones that will define that. For Tom Brady, all of those numbers that he has and that he's compiled speak volumes. You don't need me to echo them."
Next up for the Patriots are the Ravens, a rematch of last season's AFC championship game and possibly Ray Lewis' last game before retirement.
"There's something to be said about playing against Ed Reed and Ray Lewis," Esiason said. "They may have slowed down, they may be a little bit different, but you know what, they're smart, they're cagey, they've been through this a million times. And they finally have a quarterback [Joe Flacco], it looks like to me, that is becoming the difference-maker that everybody was hoping he would be maybe a couple of years ago down in Baltimore — just a little bit late, but certainly has played well now in the playoffs two years in a row."
Boomer Esiason on D&C: Patriots best team in AFC | 12.03.12 at 9:43 am ET |
CBS Sports NFL analyst Boomer Esiason made his weekly appearance with Dennis & Callahan and talked about the Patriots' victory over the Dolphins, the AFC playoff picture, the Jets' quarterback situation and more news from around the NFL. To hear the interview, go to the Dennis & Callahan audio on demand page.
The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 23-16 and clinched the AFC East title. Although the victory wasn't the most overwhelming, like the past two games, Esiason said coach Bill Belichick likely was happy with another win.
'I would say that if I were a fan of the Patriots I would be happy about my defense getting some headlines, especially late in the season like this,' Esiason said. 'Because you know this offense is going to put up points. '¦ As Bill Belichick will tell you, and as any coach will tell you, even Rex Ryan would say it this morning, 'I don't care how we win, I don't care what it looks like, just give me one more point than the other team just so I can at least breathe a little bit easier when I wake up this morning.' '
The Patriots are on the heels of the Texans and play them next Monday night. Esiason said that if the Patriots can pull out a win over the Texans next week, they put themselves in a position to capture the No. 1 seed.
'If they can beat the Texans, go on to win the rest of their games, and the Texans somehow slip up against the Colts because they have to play them twice in the last three weeks, now all of a sudden you have a tied record, and by virtue of the fact that the Patriots beat the Texans on Monday night next week, they could be the No. 1 seed, which is really amazing when you think of all the stuff we've been through thus far to this point,' Esiason said.
In Sunday's game, the Patriots rushed for 11 yards on seven carries in the first half. But in the fourth quarter, they turned it on when they needed. The Pats embarked on a drive of 77 yards that took 16 plays, 12 of which were runs, for a field goal that gave them a two-possession lead. Despite the loss, Esiason said the Dolphins defense played well.
'I give the Dolphins a lot of credit,' Esiason said. 'They played a tough game last week against Seattle. A lot of people, including myself, thought that they would probably lose that game, but somehow they figure out a way to win. Now, all of a sudden, they come into this game knowing that they're playing one of the best teams in football. They have to raise their level of play, they have to raise their focus during the week to get ready to go against Tom Brady. It's a great challenge. '¦ For the most part, I thought the Dolphins defense supported themselves very well yesterday.
"Ultimately, what's going to happen, the best team is going to come out and they're going to come out and they're going to win nine times out of 10. And put these two franchises on the field and that best team is always going to be New England, and the reason that it's going to be that way is because of the quarterback that's behind center for them.'
After Sunday's games, there are three AFC teams at 9-3: the Patriots, Ravens and Broncos. Esiason said he would rank the Patriots first among those teams, but cautioned that the return of Ben Roethlisberger could give the Steelers an edge.
'I thought about three weeks ago that it would be the Broncos and the Texans that would be heading to the AFC championship game, now I'm not so sure,' Esiason said. 'Simply because, injuries start to take hold. The Texans lost two linebackers who are two of their most important players. And their quarterback in Matt Schaub is not as good as what's going on in Denver and certainly with the Patriots. '¦ If Pittsburgh can get Ben Roethlisberger back and that defense can play like it has for the past three weeks, now all of a sudden you have to put them in the mix. In my estimation, how I would rank them would probably be: Patriots, Texans, Broncos, Steelers, in that order. I think the Ravens are a little bit outside of that, simply because their defense is probably the worst of the four.'
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CBS Sports NFL analyst Boomer Esiason made his weekly appearance with Dennis & Callahan and talked about Rob Gronkowski's injury, the Patriots' 59-24 win over the Colts, and more news from around the NFL. To hear the interview, go to the Dennis & Callahan audio on demand page.
After the Pats' commanding win Sunday, all focus shifted to Gronkowski, who reportedly broke his left forearm on an extra-point attempt while the Patriots were ahead by 35 points. Esiason said the loss would be big for the Patriots over the next few weeks.
'Gronkowski is a beast in the middle,' Esiason said. 'He is impossible to cover. When he's playing at the level that he played at yesterday, he's a major difference-maker every time the Patriots play. With him out for the next maybe three to four to five weeks, maybe Aaron Hernandez comes back, maybe he's ready to go. I don't know. That is a major, major player that now is missing out of this Patriot offense. I know everybody else did their part yesterday, but certainly he is one of the guys that spearheads the success of that team. '¦ We have never seen a guy who is that big, that talented, that athletic and to be able to make a play like that, to hold on to the ball while he's getting hit in the back is pretty damn impressive.'
Added Esiason: 'I would think that once Tom [Brady] found out, he probably was like, 'I can't believe this, I have to go down the next three or four weeks without legitimately my best player.' '
Keeping with the Patriot way, Bill Belichick did not pull his starters, including Gronkowski, out of the game even though New England far ahead and has a short week before the Thanksgiving game with the Jets on Thursday.
'I think it's a part of the game,' Esiason said. 'Belichick has always played it that way. Whether their team is 15-0 and there is a 16th game to be played, and they've already locked up home-field advantage, he's playing his guys. He makes no excuses for that, he makes no apologies for that. It's just the way it goes.'
The Patriots will have to plug the big void Gronkowski leaves as he recovers from the injury, and Esiason said he wasn't sure exactly how they would go about this.
'A lot of this depends on where Aaron Hernandez is. I know he practiced on Friday,' Esiason said. 'I thought when they first brought Aaron back, that was way too early. When you come back with the ankle injury he had suffered, you're asking a lot for a guy to come back that quickly. '¦ A lot of that will be determined by whether or not he is healthy. The other thing, too, remember, it's a short week. So, I just don't know if he is ready to go or not. '¦ They'll figure something out. If there's a team that can do something on a short week and still be very good offensively, even without one of their best players, it's going to be the New England Patriots.'
Overall, Esiason was impressed by the Patriots' strong performance against the Colts on Sunday.
'Yeah, it was pretty impressive, no question,' Esiason said. 'Julian Edelman was great. Certainly Tom Brady was more than efficient; he was actually surgical if you ask me. And then a couple of those interceptions that Andrew Luck threw were because of pressure that he was receiving. Anybody who watched the game can certainly see that Andrew Luck has all the skills to be one of the great ones, his time will definitely come. '¦ I give Aqib Talib a lot of credit. He was in the right spot at the right time. A little bit of pressure forced the interception. To me, that was the point that really changed the whole dynamic of the game.'
Boomer Esiason on D&C: Aqib Talib 'definitely a very different sort' | 11.05.12 at 9:50 am ET |
CBS Sports NFL analyst Boomer Esiason made his weekly appearance with Dennis & Callahan and recapped Week 9 in the NFL, touching on the Colts, the Falcons, the Buccaneers, Peyton Manning and more news from around the NFL. To hear the interview, go to the Dennis & Callahan audio on demand page.
The Patriots traded for suspended Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib last week, and Esiason said it's up to the team to convince him to heed the Patriot Way.
'If he stays out of trouble, he will [be successful]," Esiason said. "I know what they're banking on here. They're banking on the locker room, they're banking on the organization. '¦ This Aqib Talib kid is definitely a very different sort, very, very different. Hopefully up in Foxboro, he's not going to get himself in trouble. This is what you call rolling the dice.'
The Colts posted a 23-20 victory over the Dolphins on Sunday behind Andrew Luck's rookie-record 433-yard game. Esiason said the way ailing coach Chuck Pagano addressed the team following the game in the locker room was very impressive.
'The Andrew Luck-Chuck Pagano show was something special,' Esiason said. 'I picked Miami to win the game yesterday. '¦ Andrew Luck doing what he did, throwing for as many yards as he did, setting a rookie record in a single game and then tying Peyton Manning for most 300-yard games in a season at the number four. How lucky are the Indianapolis Colts fans to be able to go from Peyton Manning to Andrew Luck. Hopefully a career of greatness that we'll see there.
"The Chuck Pagano thing, for anybody who knows anybody whose ever dealt with cancer, to see him in the locker room after that game to talk about his daughter's weddings and things of that nature, just gave me chills. So I would say that was really impressive.'
Eli Manning had a tough game on Sunday, throwing for just 125 yards with an interception in the Giants' 24-20 loss to the Steelers.
'I thought the Pittsburgh Steelers were going to beat the New York Giants, because the Steelers now, whether you love them or hate them, these are the Steelers that we know and love or hate,' Esiason said. 'They're coming back defensively. Big Ben [Roethlisberger] is doing exactly what he does in games in which they win — he extends plays and makes throws and stands in there in the face of the pass rush. He's as brave as any quarterback in football and he showed that yesterday.
"And the Giants, Eli Manning hasn't played that well the last couple weeks. They won a game in Dallas, they won a game at home against [Robert Griffin III], but when you take a look at the stats and you see the yards that opposing offenses are putting up against that defense, it wasn't shocking to me that the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Giants yesterday.'


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ive been drinking up until 20 weeks will the baby be ok?
ok i'm 22 weeks right now but up until i was 20 weeks i was drinking because i was supposed to get an abortion( not knowing i was that far along)do u think the baby will be ok?
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Something is like this is not easy for anyone. One of the hardest things to do after making a mistake is to acknowledge your situation and try to take responsibility from here. I'm not sure of the abortion laws in the US but if it is now too late, I would encourage you to do the very best you can from here. There are options and resources for someone in this situation including adoption or simply accepting support in raising the baby. Unfortunately, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a real possibility, however as much of a challenge they can also bless your life in ways you may not be able to imagine at this point. In any case, for your health as well as the babies, I would strongly encourage you to see a physician ASAP. It seems this situation is going to be around for awhile and it would be risky for you to ignore it. I wish you the best and will pray for the best possible outcome.posted 11/07/2007 by AimeeFehr
A note to all of the self-righteous judgemental WENCHES that had something to say to this woman.. THE QUESTION IS "IVE BEEN DRINKING UP UNTIL 20 WEEKS WILL THE BABY BE OK"...nowhere does it say "POST YOUR OPINION AND ACT LIKE U ARE GOD AND HAVE A RIGHT TO JUDGE PEOPLE"... Just a little friendly reminder... YOUR poop does stink too, so stop acting like it doesnt. The most important thing is that this woman has come out of her state of confusion as to wether or not she should have an abortion, and wants to better herself and her lifestyle for her baby. You people need to get a life and stop judging other people by what they do, ESPECIALLY when they reach out for help. How dare you. I admire this womans strength for still wanting to take care of her baby. as far as the "how can u not know u were pregnant u would have a missed period" remark some sm@rtass made, NO, you dont always know.I am 19 weeks and i didnt know until i was almost 3 months, my period comes every 4 months or so.posted 11/03/2007 by KadesMommy2008
To mommyof5+1-- there's a difference between discussing your personal opinions about issues that reflect morals and values that not everyone shares (such as the idea that everything happens for a reason, which is debatable on all accounts!) in an attempt to cast judgement on someone, versus giving neutral advice such as "go see a doctor." Think about it. I'll give you a hint-- one approach aims to hurt and blame a person in an already admittedly difficult situation, while the other approach attempts to better a situation.posted 11/01/2007 by MeghanJean
To mommyof5+1-- there's a difference between discussing your personal opinions about issues that reflect morals and values that not everyone shares (such as the idea that everything happens for a reason, which is debatable on all accounts!) in an attempt to cast judgement on someone, versus giving neutral advice such as "go see a doctor." Think about it. I'll give you a hint-- one approach aims to hurt and blame a person in an already admittedly difficult situation, while the other approach attempts to better a situation.posted 11/01/2007 by MeghanJean
This woman is not unlike other women, I am sure there are alot of things some people do and are not honest about it. At least she had the guts to just say it. I am the mother of four, our last child was diagnosed with Autism and when I accidentally got pregnant with the one I am carrying now, I considered abortion very seriouslly. I had to think about the children we already had. As I layed getting a sonogram in the abortion clinic, I thought about my Autistic son and what a blessing he is to us and changed my mind right then and there and when I walked out and my husband seen me he knew and broke down and cried tears of happiness. Nobody should be judgemental, everyone has thier own decision to make, as women we should support each other and not look down on someone who may be in a more difficult position than we know. The important thing is when she sees that baby for the first time she will know that it was meant to be and know how right her decision was to keep the baby.posted 10/30/2007 by a BabyCenter Member
I had never posted an answer to any of these questions because none stirred up any emotion in me to even think of a response but when I read this I felt so angry , shocked at what this woman posted . Yes a lot of us do have mixed emotions when we find out we are preg. and I am not gonna lie and say that I did not consider abortion early in my pregnancy bcuz my b/f left me then I found out he cheated on me and gave me an STD. I was so mad at him , I still am but my baby is not responsible for my action so why should he suffer ? The first time I saw his little heart beat on the sonogram I cried bcuz that little heart depended on me to live and I could never do anything to put his fragile life at risk I really don't know ur situation but I really do advice you and I hope you don't mind to seek prenatal care because whether u like it or not u were careless for consuming alcohol while pregnat and u owe that little life inside of you all the care n luv u neglected to give him God bless uposted 10/28/2007 by p_romo17
I agree with what many have said, just be honest with your doctor and try to do your best for both of you from here on out. FAS can be serious while others seem to be unaffected by what happened in the womb. Pray for your little one and make a decision. The more wishy-washy you are about keeping this little one the harder it will be to deal with the possibilities of abnormalities. Keeping your baby might be a tough choice, but if you decide this is what you want stick to your guns about it, you'll have a much easier time dealing with whatever may happen. I'll be praying for you :-)posted 10/26/2007 by jojococamo
I agree with Anonymous "I think it's important to keep personal opinions aside for this reason and focus on being helpful to those who most need it". We all have our own trials and tribulations, our own path or road to travel through life. Don't be so hard on yourself at this point. Find a good OBGYN, let him/her know of your situation. All you can do at this time is think about the baby who is growing and depending on your care and love. I wish you well and the best of luck to you and your child.posted 10/24/2007 by sknr4
Well first of all, all of these "amswers" are opinions. No one knows what the out come of any pregnancy will be. As another PERSONAL OPINION, hopefully your baby will be fine. But remember, GOD has a plan for us all. So just take it day by day. Whatever happens just be strong and handle it for what it is. I've been in that type of situation myself. Fortunatlly(but unfortunate) I aborted that baby. But like I said GOD has a plan. I aborted that baby and drank because I didn't want anymore children, low and behold here I am again 20 weeks pregnant not much more than a year later. Keep your head up and do what you need to do from here. Things happen, FOR A REASON!!!posted 10/24/2007 by mommyof5+1
This is not meant to judge, everyone makes mistakes! However, Fetal Alchol Syndrome should not be taken lightly. My cousin adopted a baby with FAS, he is now 8 but behaves like a 5 year old. He has a severe learning disability. If you seen him and did not know he had FAS you would think he was about 5. He is still very small for his age and he has the look. You should definitley inform your OB right away. Who is to say what happens to your baby, but prepare yourself. Raising children with disabilities is very challenging. This is a very serious disability and even minimal alchol consumption during pregnancy is dangerous. Unfortunatley, you did your drinking during the most critical part of fetal development. How much did you drink, was a daily thing or did you go out a few times on the weekend? I had a night of binge drinking about a week before I found out, so it worries me some, but it was just the one night. Good Luck and I pray for you that everything is all right.posted 10/22/2007 by a BabyCenter Member
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Nillie Bipper, the largest running outdoor arts and crafts festival in the Ocoee region, will welcome new and returning exhibitors, vendors and entertainers to its 45th annual Nillie Bipper Creative Arts Festival Oct. 6-7 at Tri-State Exhibition Center.
The weekend festival will feature ongoing entertainment, including live music, children's activities and demonstrations by talented crafters, sponsored by the Cleveland Creative Guild.
Dale Dotson, president of the Cleveland Creative Arts Guild, said she is pleased to have so many new artisans and crafters this year and is expecting a wonderful turnout in the community.
"We'll be offering fun, food, crafts, demonstrations, live entertainment and lots of childrens activities at the event," Dotson said. "The festival will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. We're encouraging everyone to come out and have a good time."
Admission price is $5 for adults, $4 for age 60 and up, and free for children age 12 and under. Parking is free.
All proceeds from the festival go toward funding the Cleveland Creative Arts Guild and its civic contributions to the Cleveland and Bradley County community. Show directors are Billie Nipper and John Simmons. The entertainment director is Bob Cruden.