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My first review of anything. Only because this is beyond uselessness. Home made mix fine in my non stick pan but this even when made with care sticks, tastes good and took three goes before managed to make one to the plate and despite looking vaguely ok it was yuk and stodgy in the middle. Avoid.
I would typically prefer to make my own pancakes, but for this year's Shrove Tuesday, I was simply too busy and decided to give these Shake to Make Pancakes by Betty Crocker a try. It turned out to be quite a good purchase and it's definitely something that I could resort to if I needed to make pancakes fast.
These shake to Make Pancakes come in a kind of bottle that reminds me of the detergent that you used to clean your floor. It did seem quite strange to me at first but I later, upon using it, realised why! It's absolutely ingenious in my opinion. Inside these strange bottles you have about 155 g of pancake mix, and you're meant to actually add milk (that's why there's so much space in the bottle) and shake the bottle. That's really where the bottle construction comes in - you can just hold the bottle by the handle and shake to your heart's delight! I would expect that this should be quite fun for kids to play as well.
The idea is to add milk (I can't remember offhand) into these bottles, and shake. But be careful with over-shaking the pancakes as you would want your pancakes to remain light and fluffy! When the mixture looks sufficiently mixed it is then ready for you to prepare on a hot pan.
What I would usually do is to turn on the heat on my pan for a short while so that it will be warm, add some oil (not olive oil, but some sort of sunflower oil) to sufficiently grease the base of my pan, and then pour the mixture in. My pan is kind of like a "wok" so there's only a small portion (about 4 inches I'm guessing) that is flat, and that's the portion that I use to make the pancakes. With that size of pancakes I find that a bottle can make about 6 pancakes.
It does take quite some skill to get the pancake cooked through but not burnt. I pretty much wait till the part touching the pan is "set" enough before turning so that the pancake won't break midway while I'm trying to flip. You should get slightly golden brown pancakes in the end!
The pancakes are not overtly sweet in my opinion and it's just right for the taste. Nothing to wow about but they're definitely yummy enough. The texture is also just right - if you manage to prepare the shaking step well. They're fluffy and pretty light and exactly what you would expect of pancakes. There are two main types - one is the American style and the other is the Traditional style. To me, the traditional style one seems 'lighter' in taste but also a little more bland, so I prefer the American one for some wholesome dessert treat!
Some good toppings you can add include maple syrup, berries (sometimes I even add blueberries into the mix and pour that blueberry-pancake mix onto the pan- makes a good variation to the usual!. You can also pour some melted chocolate over. Or for a simple treat - just add a scoop or two of your favourite ice-cream!
Let's just say that, at the end of the day, you probably have these as part of a treat so it should not come to your surprise that a serving (which probably amounts to about 1 pancake) comprises 16.6 g of carbohydrates and 2.3 g of fat (for the American-style). Considering that no one really actually eats only one pancake, a dessert-treat of these pancakes can amount to quite a fair bit of your daily intake (not forgetting all the syrup/fruit/ice cream toppings!).
I remember seeing these for as cheap as 19 p before in Tesco, but I remembered that when I bought it close to Shrove Tuesday it costed as much as 80 p. I think this is one item that does vary quite a lot in price (do correct me if I'm wrong) and I would probably stock up for the next Shrove Tuesday if I do see it sold cheaply in stores again.
They're a brilliant, fuss-free alternative to making your own pancakes. I would definitely recommend that you try these if you would like to have some simple pancakes every now and then without going to the hassle. Yay for Betty Crockers!
I thought that I'd review the Betty Crocker traditional 'shake to make' pancake mix as Shrove Tuesday, pancake day is fast approching.
I've bought this a number of times now, and I've been more than happy with it each time. Yes I know that it is easy enough to make your own pancakes as they are just flour, egg and milk, but this is handy to have in the cupboard. Maybe you fancy pancakes but have ran out of eggs or milk.
At the moment these are currently on offer in Sainsburys, there is 33% off, reduced from £1.69 down to £1.12. I must admit that I do only buy the Betty Crocker pancake mix when it is on offer, because as much as I like it, I do feel that it's very expensive for what it is.
The shake to make pancake mix does exactly what it says on the bottle - you shake to make them! This makes pancakes in no time, with no mess ie the bowls and utensils, and no clean-up - apart from the frying pan you cooked the pancakes in.
The only added extra you will need is 290ml cold water, so you can have this mix in the cupboard and make pancakes anytime.
The instructions are really quite simple. Shake the bottle to loosen the dry pancake mix. Pour 290ml cold water into the bottle up to the marked fill line, replace the lid, turn the bottle upside down and bang it sharply on a hard surface (this loosens the dry pancake mix properly and ensures a smooth batter). Shake well for 60 seconds or until the pancake batter is smooth.
You then pour the pancake batter directly from the bottle into the frying pan to make your pancakes. The bottle states that it makes 6 pancakes, this will obviously depend upon the size of your frying pan, you may get more or less out of the batter. Whatever size you end up making though there is enough batter to make pancakes for two adults.
The pancakes taste exactly like homemade, and they always turn out perfectly. In fact my husband can't tell the difference between the Betty Crocker mox and homemade.
I occasionally wash one of the bottles out and then hold on to it to make my own pancakes in at a later date. I will then just add the pancake ingredients to the clean bottle and give it a really vigorous shake untill the batter is smooth. Again this cuts down on mess and clean up, and the bottle is perfect for pouring your batter into the frying pan.
I picked up a couple of these last week in Sainsburys, and so will be using these on pancake day.
Now how could I forget it was pancake day, well my kids was not too happy, so we had to trail to the corner shop and was expecting to have to pay a silly price. They had two of these left on the shop counter so decided to buy both.
The packaging
The pancake comes in a milk like carton, with basic stickers stuck to it, with all the ingredients printed on it and instructions on how to come them. I would say the carton is about the size of 5 pints maybe a little more. It's pretty basic and cheap packaging but its all that is necessary. The lid is red and just screws off and on really easily without having to use up to much energy.
The price
Well I was expecting to pay over the odds, like you usually do from a corner shop, but I was shocked to find this at only £1, I think it was only so cheap, as it did have a retail price on the pack. I think these were just a promotional price, so prices may be higher else where.
How to cook
This is the easiest pancake mix I have ever had to do. You have all the ingredient in the pack already so all you have to add is water. The instructions are on the label.
to start you need to bang the carton to loosen all the powder, then on the carton you have a fill line, fill the carton with water up to this line, and re4place the lid make sure the lid is screwed on tight, otherwise the mixture will go everywhere. Then grab the handle and give the carton a real good shake for around 60 seconds.
Heat up a little bit of oil, make sure the oil is got or the pancakes won't turn out right, pour some mixture in the frying pan and wait until all the mixture goes hard, get your spatula and put under the pancake to ensure it is not sticking to the frying pan, and keep checking the bottom until it is golden brown, you can then turn it over, or if your brave try and toss it, i was not brave enough to try this loll. Once both sides are golden brown serve on a plate.
How many does it make
Well the packet states that it makes 6 but in my opinion this must be for pretty small frying pans as I only managed to get 3 decent sized pancakes out of mine so just beware you may need more cartons if you need to do quite a few pancakes.
Best to serve with
Golden syrup
Chocolate spread
Gravy (although this is one I have never tried but I have been told its nice loll)
Wheat Flour, Sugar, Raising Agents: Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate; Vegetable Oil, Dextrose, Egg White Powder, Egg Yolk Powder, Salt, Skimmed Milk Powder.
My overall opinion
I really liked the taste of these pancakes, and they were so easy to make. I have never made any that you don't really have to mix yourself, and for the price I paid then you can't go wrong. My kids really loved helping me make these and they sat and ate the lot, then wanted me to make more.
I would recommend buying these to anyone, I will go as far as saying they are the best and easiest pancakes to make.
So, as we probably all know, it was Shrove Tuesday last week which called for that oft-overlooked foodstuff known as pancakes. Since I was a child pancakes have been a favourite of mine, and I always bemoaned the lack of their recurrence through the year. Thankfully my girlfriend is just as partial to them, and we make them pretty regularly as they are cheap, versatile and filling. What are you doing with Betty Crocker instant mix then, I hear you cry? Our housemate had bought this on Tuesday evening and had some of this left over, so I gave it a whirl just to see how it compared. And it's all bad.
First a bit of background history is needed to fully understand one of the fundamental problems with this product. Betty Crocker products have always been marketed on their supposed labour saving, pre-packaged convenience whilst not compromising in 'great taste', and originally targeted busy housewives. In the 1940s and 1950s, the Betty Crocker corporation nearly vanished into obscurity. Initially their products were complete packages - no extra ingredients were required and it was simply 'plug and play' cooking of the day. However, sales were dire, and market research showed that housewives felt an emotional guilt at the evident lack of effort needed to create 'home made' food and the lazy image it projected. A quick bit of psychological probing by Sigmund Freud's nephew, Edward Bernays, revealed that by requiring an additional ingredient, for example an egg or milk, the public would then have their guilt massaged and their faith in their own culinary creativiy restored, whilst still tapping into the lucrative lazy streak in us all. Sales rocketed, and Betty Crocker flourished.
And lucrative it is. This was on sale in Tesco for £1.49 for 155 grams of mix, which equates to about half a dozen or so pancakes depending on how thick you make them, which is unbelievably awful value for money. When one can buy half-a-dozen free range eggs from Home Bargains for 79 pence, a pint of milk for 40~50 pence, and a huge bag of flour for about a pound, one can make all the pancakes, from the raw ingredients for a little over the asking price of this mix, that you could possibly wish for. Yet it's not even at all labour-saving, so can't even justify its inflated price by those means. Given that you add water to fill up the empty space in the plastic bottle to finish the mix, you then have to shake it constantly for at least a minute. It takes the same amount of time and effort to whisk pancake batter in a bowl, so you're not even saving yourself any lactic acid burn with the cost. This is a totally self-defeating concept.
So, how did they taste? Not great. The first one came out all lumpen and blotchy. We poured the rest in a bowl and whisked it properly, which yielded better results. Yet they still had that kind of artificial edge to them, even when smothered in jam or honey.
Making pancakes from scratch is far more fun and rewarding, and much healthier too. These contain dextrose which is more added sugar, and an unnecessary 2 grams of salt per 100g. And by making your own, you can be sure that the ingredients are all organic and free range too. It's also packaged in a horrible plastic bottle, which is recyclable if your local council provides the facilities; if not, it's yet more environmentally toxic packaging that follows the 'disposable' culture of the latter half of the 20th century.
This product is cynically wheeled out by the supermarkets just for Shrove Tuesday. I hold no religious convictions, but the original purpose of making pancakes on this day was to use up all the fatty, sugary indulgent ingredients in the larder before embarking on the frugal 40 day period of Lent. To have instant pancake batter surely undermines the whole spirit of pancake day. This is a horrible product thrust at us by the same soul-less marketing suits who bombard us with Christmas schrott as soon as September turns up, and Easter eggs as soon as Christmas is all spent (and ironically before this batter mix hits the shelves).
My recommendation: save your money, and stick it to the man with the traditional pancake flipping.
Ok, so I know it is the ultimate in lazy cooking, I mean how hard is it to mix up some pancake mix and turn it into pancakes, it's just flour and eggs, but this year I relied upon the Betty Crocker Shake to Make Pancake mix. I have actually been using it for a few years now after a disastrous year when my mix didn't turn out right and every one was expecting pancakes and I just couldn't make them correctly!
Betty Crocker call these traditional style pancakes mix and they are so so so easy to make a child could do it as they say. The pancake mix comes in a big tub, much like a plastic milk bottle. The pancake mix is dry and contains a mix of wheatflour, sugar, vegetable fat, salt, dextrose, egg white powder, egg yolk powder and skimmed milk powder. There is a line on the side of the bottle about two thirds up and this is the level to which you add the water, approximately 290ml. Then you put the cap back on the bottle, make sure it is tightly on to avoid any accidents and then you shake the mixture for about a minute until it is nice and thick and voila, you have your pancake mixture!
Then it is up to you to add the mixture to your frying pan and toss them to your hearts desire. I have to say that these taste just as good as home made pancakes. I have had both and I have to say I really cannot taste a difference between the two. Once cooked the pancakes this year were wonderful and light, darkened up well when cooked and were perfect with a little bit of lemon and sugar and were enjoyed by all the family. Each pancake had approximately 116 calories which I didn't think was too bad!. What's even better is that the bottle of mix only cost me £1 and I managed to make 5 good sized pancakes out of it so I thought it was good value too.
I bought this from my local corner shop, for £1 as I was interested to try them, and couldn't be bothered making my own, although, they are admittedly very easy to make yourself.
--Mixing them--
I found mixing them very easy, however, the dry mixture seamed to stick to the bottom, and to took some vigorous shaking to get it off. I did follow the instructions and shake the dry mixture before adding the water.
However, in the end, it took more like 3 minutes of shaking than one.
--Cooking Them--
The fact that you can just pour it out the bottle into the pan is really good, it poured really nicely.
I pre-heated the pan at my usual pancake temperature, gave it a nice coating of oil, poured in the mixture, and waited for it to cook.
The pancakes seamed to rise with pockets of air in the middle, which I am not used to, and also seamed to cook in the middle, instead of cooking the edges. I waited till it looked like it was able to be flipped without falling apart, so, I slid the spatula under, and, as the pancake had been in the pan for a while, it stuck to it (the pan was non-stick and had been given a generous coating of oil). I had to take it off the heat, and scrape the pancake from the pan.
I am used to the first pancake not being as good as the rest, so I put it down to that. So, this time, I used ANOTHER, newer non-stick frying pan, with less oil. I waited, and again, they seamed to cook incorrectly, the middle looked properly cooked, and ready to turn, and the middle was still a liquid, as soon as the edges were solidifying, I again, tried to flip it, and it had stuck to the bottom. Very disappointed with this mix, I scraped it from the second pan for the second time.
This time, I put the pancake in a dry pan, with no oil. It seamed to fare better, I managed to flip it at least. The underside seamed to look very white, and unappetising, there was also a rather unpleasant plasticy smell, I am unsure whether it was the pancake or the pan. I waited, before turning it back over. This side again, was a horrible white colour. I left it for a few more minutes till it was starting to go brown, and put it on a plate with some kitchen roll on it. I placed another sheet of roll on top, and watched some oil turn it see-though, I found this unusual, considering the pan had very little oil in it to begin with.
Eager to get at least one pancake for my pound, I put a little more oil in, and another pancake. Things seamed to be looking up, the pancake was cooking evenly this time, I managed to flip it, but it was that horrid white colour again. I had to leave it in for a few minutes more than I would a normal fresh pancake, and it also had that plasticy smell about it again. I put it on the plate with the other, and put another bit of kitchen roll on top, again, the kitchen roll became see-though with the amount of oil that these pancakes were somehow producing. I didn't think I'd put this much in to start with.
This one acted the same as the fourth. I was hoping for a better result with this one, but was once again let down.
I didn't manage to make a sixth, as there was little mixture left, and I have a rather large frying pan.
--The Taste--
I tasted a corner of the last one, and I found that it tasted of white, bleached flour, and sugar. I didn't like it. It was also very stodgy, (not thick though), I wouldn't even feed it to a dog, as I can imagine it throwing them up an hour later.
Having 3 horrible, oily pancakes, I decided to make my own mixture.
--My Mixture--
110g of plain white flour (43p for 1.5kg)
2 large eggs (28p each free range large)
200ml of milk (53p for a small 1pt bottle, organic)
If you want it to be sweet, you can add some sugar, I personally didn't.
Just mix it all up, and cook it, I found that these worked perfectly! Not stodgy, and, considering it costs £1.52 for all the ingredients put together, you probably have them already, and you will have stuff left over that you can use to make many other things with, they are much more of a bargain.
Also, if your someone who cares a bit for animal welfare, this way is also much better, as you can have peace of mind that the milk and eggs have come from happy cows and chickens. This mix I found was from India, I doubt they used animal friendly ingredients.
Don't buy Betty Crocker, as the pancakes are horrible. It is easier, cheaper, and more rewarding to make your own.
I'm not even sure why I bought these. I can MAKE pancakes easily enough -- it's only milk, eggs and flour. But, post-pancake day Tesco reduced the bottles to 30p each. I convinced myself that this was a bargain I could use after a long day and threw a bottle in my trolley.
The idea is that you just add water to the bottle, shakey-shake it up, and pour it in your nice hot pan. It SHOULD be the ultimate quick mix. I just can't figure out what I did wrong.
I added the water as instructed, I gave it a good shake as instructed -- even then I was thinking it looked a bit thin compared to my usual mix. Heated my good pancake pan up, poured it in and... yeah. It didn't make good pancakes. By the time the top was no longer liquid, the bottom was burnt. I gave it a second go, wondering if my pan was maybe too cold and.. same result.
In the end I gave up and just whisked up some regular old mix. Voila, perfect pancakes. Still not sure what I did wrong with the powder.
Me and my mate love pancakes. Staying with her at the moment we end up staying up late, chatting away and munching on things we really shouldn't rather too often! However one night we really fancied her homemade pancakes but we had no milk in as we had ran out and remembering that fact when we were out late night shopping in Asda a few nights ago when I spotted this and that you just add water to it, it made sense to get some in case we ran out of milk again and fancied being a wee bit naughty!
The Packaging:
Frosted but quite see through tub with an integrated handle to the side of it and a red plastic screw on/off cap to the top of it. On the front of it, it has a light yellow label and I'm told that it is Betty Crocker 'Shake To Make Pancakes', Traditional Style, 'Just add water, makes 6' and that it is 155g in weight, each pancake contains 114 calories and there is a picture of one of the pancakes filled with strawberries on there too. Other information given on the back of the tub includes being told how to make them up, ingredients, allergy advice and a full nutritional rundown chart is given and contact details for the manufacturer are listed. Nice enough and informative tub this is!
The Pancakes:
These are so simple to make up it's unreal! In the tub there is white powder which is fine in texture and then you add 290ml of water to it which is so simple because you simply fill to the mark that is on the tub and clearly shown! You then basically shake it very well for a minute or so till it goes into a creamy sort of lump free paste (which does happen in that time and without too much work involved) and then heat a frying pan with a little oil, let it get hot then pour in as much mixture as you desire, swishing it about in the pan. I found these to cook in a couple of minutes on a hot heat and give me perfect looking golden pancakes. I actually made more than 6 and of course how many you make depends entirely on the amount of mixture you choose to use.
These were simply marvelous and got a huge thumbs up from me and my mate. Fuss free to make, lump free and fast to prepare, we didn't expect them to be as tasty as they were. But good?...these seriously are amazing!
They are light and fluffy on the inside and slightly crispy on the inside and of course you can decorate or fill them with anything you choose to! I like the taste of the smooth batter and find this to be lightly seasoned and not one bit sweet allowing me eat them the way I choose to! I love the fact that in minutes I have pancakes and need nothing but this mix and I genuinely recommend this highly to everybody!
Nutritional Information Per Prepared Pancake:
Energy: 114 Kcal
Protein: 2.8g
Carbohydrates: 16.8g
of which sugars: 3.1g
Fat: 4.0g
of which saturates: 0.4g
Fibre: 0.7g
Sodium: 0.20g
Available in all good supermarkets etc and expect to pay about 50p a tub.
Mmm I had regular pancakes for tea last night, and have found myself craving them for breakast this morning. Bit of a problem though, I had no flour left, but lo and behold, hiding at the back of the cupboard, a carton of Betty Crocker Shake to Make Pancake Mix - Ameican Style.
I much prefer American style pancakes to the crepe style, as they are wonderfully soft and fluffy, delicious drenched with maple syrup, they are very filling too.
Betty Crocker makes cooking pancakes really easy. The bottle is a really nifty design, it has a handle built in to make shaking really easy. The only extra you need is cold water. What you do is shake the bottle to loosen the pancake mixture, then add water up to the line printed on the lable on the bottle. Then you need to turn the container upside down and give it a sharp bang (so it says on the lable,and who am I to argue!) then shake vigorously for 60 seconds (this is where the handle comes in really helpful) to get the mixture full of air and to the right consistecy. Now you heat a little oil in a frying pan and pour in enough batte to make a 4in (10cm) round pancake shape. Cook until you can see the edges turning dry, then turn your pancake and continue to cook the other side, simple!
They are really tasty too, I've just had one with a sprinkle of sugar and cinammon, and the other with a hefty drizzle of maple syrup. But the combinations are endless, they are really tasty with banana, toffee sauce and whipped cream. My kids like them spread with Nutella.
The resulting pancake is really light and fluffy on the inside with a delicious crisp outside, very moreish, but also very filling.
The package makes roughly 6 pancakes and at 98 calories per pancake you can afford to treat yourself to a few. I purchased mine at Sainsbury's for 99p.
I would definitely recommend this product as a nice breakfast treat, or a stand by in your cupboard for a tasty tea or dessert.
Both myself and my family love the betty crocker range, ok I know we shouldnt in a world where health is at the upmost of importance but the range is truely delicious and this pancake mix cannot be faulted.
Betty crockers pancake mix comes in two different styles which is the traditional style and the american mix. Traditional style are much lighter and thinner and therefore larger pancakes can be made and the american style are a much thicker mix therefore smaller pancakes can be made and are nicer with extras such as maple syrup whereas the thinner pancakes are nicer with fillings such as lemon and sugar and chocolate. Note however though if you like to have fun with the pancakes by tossing them the traditional ones are to go for.
The mixes are incredibly easy to use and far easier than making up a batter for pancakes by using seperate ingedients such as eggs, milk and flour. There are no lumps in this mixture and no mess which is the best part of this idea. All you need to do is open the lid and pour some water in, shake it up and pour into the frying pan. It couldnt be easier and for anyone who isnt confident making a batter mix at all then you cant go wrong with this.
Each mix makes 6-8 pancakes which is substancial for any average family and for the reasonable cost of £1.49 at asda you cant go wrong. The product is also avaliable to buy in tesco and waitrose as well as morrisons.
This product is not suitable however for anyone with various food allergies as it does contain eggs, milk and wheat therefore will not suit you if you have these intolerances. It does contain basic ingredients for a pancake mix therefore there arent any hidden surprises, and taste exactly the same as a fresh mix.
I love these mixes and overall the best part of them is that you dont just have to buy them on shrove tuesday but anytime of the year for a quick, hassel free and incredibly easy pancake breakfast or supper. Have with savoury or sweet fillings, and especially a hit with kids of all ages.
I know its not Pancake day yet but I had to road test these just to make sure the kids aren't dissappointed on Tuesday !! In fact we have just finished making these and they definatly weren't.
Comes as a powder and you just add water to the level indicated on the side. Shake to activate and ensure all powder is dissolved before putting in the pan.
I bought 2 from ASDA as they were on offer at £1.00 each. It is a 155g that is supposed to serve 6, but I like bigger pancakes so it comfortably serves 4. You can also get these in American Style pancakes, these are much thicker and take a little longer to cook.
This comes in a clear plastic can with a space for the handle, where you hold and shake it. It has a red cap and shows the pancakes on the front with a serving suggestion as well. It can be recycled.
Wheat Flour, Sugar, Vegetable fat, Dextrose, Egg White Powder, Egg Yolk Powder, Salt, Skimmed Milk Powder .
Contains wheat, milk and egg.
***Nutritional Value***
Per 100g dry mix.
365kcal, 1546 kj
Carbohydrates - 66.3 g 12.4 g of which is sugar
fat 6.2g - 0.3 g of which is saturates
protein 2.8g
fat 4.0g
A tip I learnt - Don't flip them more than once! Repeated cooking on both sides toughens rather than browns the pancakes and also the liquid will thicken as it stands so as soon as you make it, use it.
I always add a knob of Lurpack to the frying pan and let it melt. Then pour a 3 count pour into the pan and turn to even out. Leave to settle for a few seconds then shake to loosen edges. Once you can see it is nicely browned, flip, if you can, or just turn over in the pan to cook the other side.
Depending on the filling, I would just put straight onto the plate. If I am doing bananas, I do it in the pan at the last minute then serve.
Great filling choices:
Nutella and chocolate
Sugar and Lemon
Ice cream and fruits
Lemon curd
Lemon and Lime
Maple syrup
Savory pancakes are great aswell:
Cream Cheese
Ricotta Cheese
Vegatable and cheese
Also add some black pepper to your mix as it is known to enhance the flavours of certain fruits.
Use a decent non stick frying pan to get best results.
Serve immediatly and eat hot.
I know this is cheating but they actually taste great. They are sweet enough but also can be eaten savory. There is no mess and washing up and they are simple and easy to use.
The texture of the pancakes is light and doesn't lay on your stomach all night (unless you pile on the fillings) and for a pound I think its great value and worth it.
American style pancakes!


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A CHAIN of outstanding nurseries is set to open a new centre for young children.
St Mary's College Blackburn has opened two nurseries in the past 11 years for the full and part-time care of 240 infants and pre-schoolers.
Now the college is set to expand its provision with a third site. Next month the college is to open the third St Mary's Nursery, in the refurbished Pavilion building of Corporation Park in Blackburn.
When St Mary's Nursery, based at Wensley Fold Children's Centre in Carnarvon Road, was inspected last year the nursery was rated 'outstanding' in every category.
In the report, inspectors said: "Staff have an excellent knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and have excellent awareness of how young children learn."
Nursery manager, Tracy Ellett said: "The highlight of the past 11 years has definitely been the two outstanding Ofsted reports.
"I would like to acknowledge the staff for their dedication and commitment to providing a safe, caring, stimulating and challenging environment for the children in our care and it is due to this that both nurseries have been a success, they are great."
The on-site St Mary's Nursery opened in 2003 and in January 2008 the nursery provision was expanded to the nursery at Wensley Fold Children's Centre.
The college has also had Lottery funding recently to refurbish their outdoor play areas. St Mary's College is hosting an information day at the Pavilion building about the new nursery for two to five year olds. The open day is on Saturday May 24 from 10am to noon.


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How to raise happy toddlers
Welcome to the happy toddler zone that has everything parents need to know about this oh-so special age group. more
Sometimes, after days of your baby seeming mystifyingly out of sorts, you'll get a little glimpse of something white and shiny in his mouth and you'll realise in a flash that he's been growing a tooth! Aside from his possible bad mood, there are other signs you can keep an eye out for:
Teething is also often blamed for high temperatures, colds and diarrhoea - but even if you suspect teething to be the cause of these symptoms, make sure that he isn't actually getting sick.
It does seem that the younger the baby, the more they're bothered by the discomfort of teething - perhaps because they are less able to find ways to deal with the pain themselves. Happily, most teeth pop through the gum quickly and then all is forgotten until next time.
This article was written by Ella Walsh for Kidspot. Sources include Australian Dental Association
Last revised: Thursday, 19 June 2008
This article contains general information only and is not intended to replace advice from a qualified health professional.


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'The NHL is poised to issue a deadline of Monday or Tuesday for the players' association to agree to a labor deal and will initiate a final round of talks before it becomes the first major professional sports league to cancel an entire season. With schedules of 28, 30 and 32 games in hand, NHL executives calculated that they must have a general agreement by Tuesday and start the season around Feb. 25.'
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Add This Event To YourFriday, February 22, 2013 - Sunday, April 7
- Where:
- Dittmann Center, Flaten Museum
- Web Link:
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- Contact:
- Jill Ewalde
Axis Mundi: Levittown Art Exhibit
Hours: MTWF 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Th 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; SSu 2-5 p.m. Closed during school breaks.
Axis Mundi: Levittown is a re-invented miniature neighborhood deconstructing the ideals and pitfalls of the famous post-World War II housing enclave for returning veterans. Levittown remains the quintessential American suburb. This exhibit is an installation that includes a house constructed in the gallery, sculpture (mini houses), light, and sound.
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Here are two new updates on Butter Lane in the East Village. First, they recently rolled out four seasonal buttercream flavors to top your cupcake ($3.25): cherry, key lime, pistachio, and lemon. My favorite is the cherry: smooth, just sweet enough, and true to flavor. Pair it with the chocolate cake, which is then topped with a single fresh cherry.
Second, there are now ice cream sandwiches ($5)!! They're using scoops of Il Laboratorio del Gelato's vanilla or chocolate, sandwiched between two housemade chocolate chip cookies that are rich in brown sugar and finished with a touch of sea salt.
Butter Lane
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Get an overview of this hotelLuxury hotel with 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
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Popular property highlights
Located in the heart of Sliema, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sliema Promenade and Bisazza Street. Duck Village and Palazzo Spinola are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Hotel Features
3 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, an indoor pool, 2 bars/lounges, and a fitness center are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 149 rooms feature thoughtful touches like pillow menus and bathrobes, plus free WiFi and LCD TVs with digital channels. Guests will also find 24-hour room service, premium bedding, and coffee makers.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The Palace features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a grocery/convenience store. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business amenities at this 5-star property consist of a business center, limo/town car service, and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 1776 square feet (165 square meters) include a conference center. This Art Deco hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a rooftop terrace. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 2 km and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
The Palace has designated areas for smoking.
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Grocery/convenience store
- Free WiFi
- Conference space size (meters) - 165
- Conference space size (feet) - 1776
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Babysitting or childcare
- Number of floors - 9
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
- Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
- Beach shuttle (surcharge)
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Designated smoking areas
- Pool umbrellas
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Luggage storage
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Shopping on site
- Total number of rooms - 149
- Laundry facilities
- Library
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms 3
- Multilingual staff
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Rooftop terrace
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference center
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Number of restaurants - 3
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Pool sun loungers
- Free parking nearby
- Sauna
- Spa services on site
- Steam room
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Television in common areas
- Wedding services
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Computer station
- Poolside bar
- Year Built 2007
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge), Free parking nearby
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Phone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Daily housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- In-room massage available
- Slippers
- Shower/tub combination
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Digital TV service
- Free WiFi
- Partially open bathroom
- Room service (24 hours)
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Pillow menu
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
The Tabloid - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Talk of Town - This café specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
TemptAsian - This poolside restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.
Nearby Things to Do
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Scooter/moped rentals on site
- Boat tours nearby
- Segway rental/tour nearby
Spa Services
Marion Mizzi Wellbeing has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
The spa is open select days.
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Massages
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
- Accessible bathroom
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 15 are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
- Destination fee: EUR 0.50 per person, per night
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 14.00 for adults and EUR 10.00 for children (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 23 per vehicle (one way)
- Self parking fee: EUR 2 per day (in/out privileges)
- Valet parking fee: EUR 2 per day
- Early check-in fee: EUR 50
- Late check-out fee: EUR 50
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night
Hotel Name
- Palace Hotel Sliema
- Palace Sliema
- The Palace Hotel Sliema
- The Palace Malta/Sliema
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Awards & Affiliations
Executive Room Offer
Book a stay in the "Executive Room" room type and receive in-room sweet treats upon arrival.
Full details at check-in. Offer subject to availability. Taxes and gratuity may not be included. Offer is not valid with groups/conventions and may not be combined with other promotional offers. Other restrictions and blackout dates may apply.


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The Drakes Bay Oyster Co. has filed a legal motion to allow it to continue to operate while it prepares a case to bring to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Last week the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to re-hear the Drakes Bay case in which owner Kevin Lunny sought an injunction to keep his operation open.
Lunny would have been forced to begin dismantling his operation beginning Tuesday, but the new court motion filed Monday will buy him more time while a case to the high court is developed.
It could be days to weeks before the 9th Circuit issues a ruling on the latest filing. If Drakes Bay is denied, it can make the same request of the Supreme Court.
In its filing, Lunny's team outlines some of the legal issues it is likely to take to the Supreme Court. It notes the 9th Circuit was split on whether federal courts have "jurisdiction to review discretionary agency actions when the agency has not issued regulations governing the issuance of a permit."
The Drakes Bay closure order came on Nov. 29, 2012, when then Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced he would allow a 40-year lease — originally negotiated with the Johnson Oyster Co. in 1972 and taken on by Drakes Bay — to expire.
The filing also noted the 9th Circuit is split over whether an "environmental conservation effort" is exempt from the National Environmental Policy Act, even if it harms the environment.
Finally, it's noted the federal government failed to follow National Environmental Policy Act requirements as it prepared an environmental impact statement on the oyster operation because it didn't provide the public with a "meaningful opportunity to comment" on it.
"These issues — the scope of jurisdiction over discretionary agency actions, whether NEPA applies to 'environmental conservation efforts' or those actions that have only beneficial effects, and whether an agency commits prejudicial error when it does not comply with public-disclosure requirements — are important issues that merit Supreme Court review," according to the filing.
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Who would you put in your top 3 ugliest stroke list? here is my list...
1. Shawn Marion = everytime he shoots the ball im LMAO , he shoots like if he was playing basketball for the first time in his life you know..? with two hands! right from the chest! haha.. the stroke is just so ugly and unprofesional... i just cant believe he shoots like that because if i did shoot like that in my basketball team my coach would Rape me!! But the miracle is that he actually can hit those shots and still be a great player! It just schocked me when i saw him play for the first time, when i saw him play i saw him Block,steal,rebound,dunk he was scoring like 30 points that time, i was like "WOW! this guy is really skilled!! my favourite player!!" then i saw him shoot a 3PTer and miss it AIR BALL, mannn... just the STROKE, wow, so ugly.. got shocked how a good player like that dont know how to shoot a decent basketball stroke!
2. Shaquille Oneal = he holds the ball with his finger tips and just flaps it and misses aswell.. terrible stroke... terrible accuracy..
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Last night, I attended the VH1 Save The Music Foundation's Songwriters Music Series and caught a performance from Black on Black Rhyme and the headliner Robin Thicke.
I got the opportunity to bend Mr. Thicke's ear and he dropped some gems that some guys can use out here in these streets. Interview below.
Ernest: Let me get this out of the way early. are there any new Chicago artists you're currently digging?
Robin: Oh man, yeah! There's a guy, a violinist who I played with awhile ago...what was his name? *searches for his phone* Lee England, Jr.!!! I want to make sure that he gets that shine.
E: You've done a lot of collaborations with rappers. Not including your own, what is the best rap/R&B collab ever?
R: Oh man...you have to put Mary J. and Method at the top of the list. (Referring to their classic 90's hit "I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By" )
E: Ok, I have four questions guys out there might want to hear your opinions on. Ready for the lightning round?
R: Born ready.
1: What cocktail do you recommend guys drink?
"Remy Martin, straight up. Boom." (Note: Robin is sponsored by Remy Martin, so take that advice for what you will)
2: What workout tip do you wish you knew before people new to the gym?
"Just be active. 30 minutes, an hour. Whether it be yoga, swimming, basketball, whatever. Just stay active.
3: Album on Earth everyone needs to hear if they haven't already:
"What's going on, Marvin Gaye.
4: If you could share one dating tip for the guys out here, what would that be?"
*says loudly* BREATH. *room erupts with laughter* For real man, you can't come back from (bad) breath. That's the biggest one for SURE.
Thanks to Mr. Thicke for his time. The event was a blast.Copyright © 2017, RedEye Chicago


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Members can earn spots in Knoxville, Wichita
Myrtle Beach, SC Feb. 4, 2013 – The National Golf Association Professional Golf Tour announced today that the Web.com Tour's Knoxville News Sentinel Open and Wichita Open have once again granted unrestricted exemptions to the NGA TOUR for the 2013 season.
Since the start of the 2010 season, the NGA TOUR has secured over 20 Web.com and PGA TOUR event exemptions for its members, the most of any developmental tour in the country. The NGA TOUR also continues to be the only developmental tour in the United States to have an exemption into a PGA TOUR event.
"Last season was a great year for the NGA TOUR on and off the course," said Robin L. Waters, NGA TOUR president. "We were able to secure six Web.com Tour event exemptions and a PGA TOUR event exemption for our members. Anytime one of our players gets a chance to compete on the Web.com Tour or PGA TOUR, we feel that we are delivering on our ultimate goal of preparing and developing our players for golf's highest levels."
The Knoxville News Sentinel Open has long been a stepping stone for former NGA TOUR players in realizing their dream of playing on the PGA TOUR. Past champions include NGA TOUR alumni Vaughn Taylor, Heath Slocum, Robin Freeman, Eric Johnson, Tim Conley and Chris Kirk.
The event is one of the oldest and most storied events in the tour's history. Knoxville is joined by Boise, Idaho, Springfield, Mo., and Wichita, Kan., in having hosted a Web.com Tour event every year since 1990. Fox Den Country Club has been the host venue in Knoxville every year since 1999.
Last season, former NGA TOUR Player of the Year David Skinns secured the NGA TOUR's exemption into the Knoxville Open and finished tied for 66th in the event, which was won by fellow NGA TOUR player Darron Stiles.
This year's Knoxville Open is scheduled from Thursday, August 15 through Sunday, August 18. The 2013 edition of the Knoxville Open will mark the fourth year in a row the NGA TOUR has been granted an exemption into the long-standing event.
Skinns also earned the NGA TOUR's exemption into the 2012 Wichita Open, where he finished T52. Fellow NGA TOUR Player of the Year Casey Wittenberg claimed the victory last season in Wichita, joining NGA alums Scott Piercy, Jeff Klauk, Tyler Williamson, David Toms and Tom Lehman as past champions.
One of the longest standing Web.com Tour events in the country, the Wichita Open will embark upon its 23rd year at the Crestview Country Club on Thursday, June 13 through Sunday, June 16. In 1990, Wichita was one of the original 30 stops on the Hogan Tour.
"It's great that the NGA TOUR allows us to win these exemptions," said current member David Skinns. "That's what everyone on the NGA TOUR is looking for, an opportunity. The top guys on the NGA TOUR can compete on the Web.com Tour and win, and you've seen that with Ted Potter, Russell Knox and Will Wilcox over the last few years. It's huge when players get these opportunities."
The NGA Pro Golf Tour is the No. 3 Men's Professional Golf Tour in the United States after the PGA and Web.com Tours and is the No. 1 recommended developmental tour by more PGA and Web.com Tour Professionals.
The NGA has helped hundreds of professionals acquire their PGA TOUR, Euro, Web.com, and Champions Tour cards. In fact, NGA alumni have won an incredible Fifteen (15) "Major" Championships.
NGA alumni include: 2012 Masters champion Bubba Watson; 2011 PGA Championship winner Keegan Bradley; 2010 PGA TOUR Player of the Year and 2003 US Open Champion Jim Furyk; 2009 British Open Champion Stewart Cink; 2009 U.S. Open Champion Lucas Glover; 2007 Masters Champion Zach Johnson; 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel; 2003 British Open Champion Ben Curtis; two-time U.S. Open Champion Lee Janzen; British Open and PGA Champion John Daly; British Open Champion Tom Lehman; PGA Champion David Toms; 2003 Tour Championship Winner Chad Campbell; 2010 NGA Player of the Year Michael Thompson; 2012 PGA TOUR winners Mark Wilson, George McNeill, Ted Potter Jr., Scott Stallings and Scott Piercy.
The NGA Pro Golf Tour, established in 1988, predates the Web.com Tour as the longest running developmental tour in golf. In 2012, the NGA TOUR became the "Official Partner of the 2012 Reno-Tahoe Open" and secured one PGA TOUR and six Web.com Tour event exemptions for its members, the most in developmental golf.
For more information on the NGA or the NGA Pro Golf Tour, please visit our website at www.NGATOUR.com or contact our Tour Office at (800) 992-8748.


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Georgia does not have a federally approved occupational safety and health regulatory program. Consequently, federal occupational safety and health standards govern private sector workplaces in the state. Except for a worker right-to-know law for chemicals, there are no state or federal laws that govern workplace safety and health in public sector (state and local government agencies and school systems) workplaces in the state.
The U.S. Department of Labor/Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) administers and enforces federal workplace safety and health requirements in private sector workplaces in the state.


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[Intro: La the Darkman]
This for all my niggas on the block...
Knawhatimean, word up... pushing that rock...
Knawhatimean, try'nna come up and get you a whole block
You know? Nahimsaying, yo
[La the Darkman]
I'mma state a couple facts, like to hear it, hear it go
Some people call it coke, some people call it blow
No matter the name, best believe it make dough
It's America's favorite rich drug, you know?
A sixteenth weight 1.5, probably pay
Fifty dollars for it, if you know some guys
An eightball, 3.5 grams, never pay more
Than a hundred fifty, for it, young soldier, if you can
Then you move to a quarter, 7.0
Two hundred to two fifty, you can get it, for sho
Now you on to a half 0, fourteen grams
You almost paid the rent, with this, my man
Cost you about 400, maybe 350
Might only get 12, if your peeps are shifty
I used to keep my scale with me, a small handheld
Nigga, tell me that it's weighed, I'mma weigh it myself
After that, come a whole onion, all 28
If you cop it for about 650, you straight
Make sure to scrape the plate, keep the razor straight
Do it right, bout 15 hundred, you can make
Then you copped one and a half, that's a little task
42 grams, cost eleven hundred cash
But if you flip it fast, you'll get four and a half
250 grams, now you ain't broke, fam
Pay 3,000 for that, you're slightly on the map
It depends on how much flip, you get back
But son, if your connect, is real like that
What ever you buy, he'll put on top, black
Now you got a half a brick, nigga, your hustle sick
But be careful homey, and don't buy shit
I know you thinking whip, cuz you seeing them stacks
But holmes, never show 'em what you got, relax
First cop a half and an ace, three quarters of a brick
You getting heavy, have somewhere to stash that shit
750 grams, boy, you're doing your thing
Watch them bitches, load them gats, serve the fiends
Feed your team, make sure, everybody eating
Once a week, you and your soldiers, have a meeting
Making sure nobody cheating, or stealing from the fam
You can build an empire, off a 1000 grams, my man...
[Outro: La the Darkman]
You knowhatimean, that's how it's done, youknowhatimean?
A ki, you know, that's how you get that
Once you get there, it can cost you anything or anywhere
From 16 to 24... depending on where you at and who you know


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DVDs out Tuesday
Draft Day
Mom's Night Out
They Came Together
Heavenly Sword
For No Good Reason
Night Moves
Cabin Fever: Patient Zero
Citizen Koch
Grey's Anatomy: Season 10
Person of Interest: Season 3
New Girl: Season 3
Chicago Fire: Season 2
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 9
The Originals: Season 1
The League: Season 5
Chicago P.D.: Season 1
Years of Living Dangerously: The Complete Series
Bonanza: The Official Seventh Season
Crossbones: Season 1
Doctor Who: Series Four, Part Two
Midsomer Murders: Series 11
R.L. Stine's Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?
Godzilla vs. Megalon
There is little to recommend among post-Labor Day releases unless you're a fan of a particular series, since most are being brought out because they are returning this fall.
"Grey's Anatomy" is going into its 11th season, and I lost interest a decade ago. It is indicative of the different philosophies of cable and the networks. "True Blood" recently wrapped forever despite ratings that could have kept it on, but HBO felt it wasn't going anywhere creatively so everybody agreed to pull the plug.
One series apparently not coming back is Showtime's "Years of Living Dangerously," a compelling look at the dire problems climate change is causing globally. The documentary covers everything from drought, which in turn leads to conflicts like the one in Syria, to the impact of rising ocean waters on coastal cities. It's the one series that could use some follow-up.


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Comfortable to wear, brogues add a masculine edge to any outfit. They look great with a pair of slim-legged trousers and a knit or a tailored dress for the office.
Our suede 'Lace Up Brogues' come in lots of different colours; there's a pair to go with every outfit! Look out for the chestnut leather style, available to pre-order now.
Our new 'Brogue Ballerina' style combines brogue styling with the classic
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We've got traditional brogues for men too! Our classic 'Men's Leather Brogue' is made from warm, chestnut-coloured leather.


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Monday, September 25, 2017
Catheter Fitting in an Inverted Penis
My 85 year old father has incontinence problems. He also suffers from an inverted penis. I believe a catheter may help but cannot get a definative yes or no as to whether it can be done or not. Can you help?
Thank you
A catheter can most likely be placed. You should discuss the pros and cons of a chronic catheter with his physcian. The catheter may be the most practical option but can also be associated with urinary tract infections.
Donald R Bodner, MD
Professor of Urology
School of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University


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Stathis Kirkpatrick, 20, was sentenced to life imprisonment Tuesday for the murder of 14-year-old Kailee Clapp of McCook.
Kailee Clapp was reported missing on Jan. 21, 2011. Later that night, law enforcement discovered her burned body at the Bartley Cemetery.
At sentencing, Special Prosecutor Corey O'Brien offered the courtroom a glimpse into the horrors Kailee Clapp experienced.
"This was a horrific, senseless, crime by any measure. It was the ultimate act of selfishness," said O'Brien, before adding that he had seen many horrific crime scenes and acts against human beings, "this ranks right at the top."
O'Brien said Kailee Clapp was the beautiful girl next door who lost her life in an instant. "Lured from her room at 3 a.m. by someone she considered a friend."
O'Brien went on to say that Kirkpatrick attacked her in the alley behind her home and then took her battered body 20 miles to the Bartley Cemetery.
"While she was still breathing and alive he doused her in gasoline and set her ablaze, a fire so intense she had to be identified by dental records."
Sobbing broke out from several in the courtroom after O'Brien's account of the assault, at which time he reiterated that it was only a small portion of the facts in the case, saying there was more than what had been reported in the newspapers and even more than what had been presented to the court.
O'Brien said that untold hours were spent investigating rumors and allegations of another person being involved in the case and in the end it was clear that there was no one else to blame for the crime, other "than that man over there," indicating Kirkpatrick.
O'Brien said the family of Kailee Clapp had asked him to speak for them, relating the message that Tuesday was not just the day of Kirkpatrick's sentencing, not just a sad day for the community, family and friends of Kailee Clapp, but also a day that justice would be obtained and wounds that were fostered 22 months ago would begin to heal.
O'Brien said only a small portion of the evidence in the case was released and urged any court entities reviewing the case to look at the evidence, which he asked law enforcement to store indefinitely. O'Brien cited audio, video and photographic evidence in the case and said the prosecution had provided a very "sanitary version" of the facts.
O'Brien said the tragic death of Kailee Clapp had served some good and the McCook community was stronger for it. He praised the work of local law enforcement and investigators working the case, as well as the Clapp family's ability to follow his requests and direction during such a tragic and emotional time.
Kirkpatrick's defense attorneys followed O'Brien's emotional statement, saying they had no statement for the defense. When Kirkpatrick was asked by District Court Judge David Urbom if there was anything he would like to say, Kirkpatrick merely replied "No, there is not."
Urbom subsequently sentenced Kirkpatrick to the mandatory sentence of "not less than life imprisonment, nor more than life imprisonment, with the Nebraska Department of Corrections," on the charge of first-degree premeditated murder.
O'Brien said the Kirkpatrick case was unusual, in more ways than one. He pointed out that it was rare to have a plea agreement reached in a case that resulted in a mandatory life sentence, rare for the court to find itself in a unique position of passing judgment without a trial and rare to see a case involving such horrific acts.
According to Red Willow County Attorney Paul Wood, who assisted the Nebraska Attorney General's office in the case, Kirkpatrick is not eligible for parole and the only possibility he has of getting out would be if the Nebraska Board of Pardons commuted his life sentence to a term of years.
Attorney General Jon Bruning said it was a just sentence.
Mr. Kirkpatrick lured Kailee from her home, murdered her and burned her body, Bruning said. He deserves to spend the rest of his life behind bars for this horrifying crime.
Four law enforcement agencies investigated the crime, including the McCook Police Department, the Red Willow County Sheriff's Office, the Nebraska State Patrol and the FBI Evidence Recovery Team, Bruning said.
Assistant Nebraska Attorneys General Corey OBrien and Sandra Allen prosecuted the case in cooperation with Red Willow County Attorney Paul Wood.
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All of Hollywood turned out for the 19th Annual SAG Awards and while we always love to see what the women are wearing, we also love looking at the men.
Ben Affleck, Bradley Cooper, Taye Diggs and Peter Facinelli stopped us in our tracks with their hotness and sex appeal!
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This has a very nice stable flight, at 200' power and flat release, it stays flat and a very gentle hyzer finish. Like a slow Buzzz.


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Bicentennial Man (film)
1999 film by Chris Columbus
Bicentennial Man is a 1999 film directed by Chris Columbus and starring Robin Williams and Sam Neill. The film was based on the novella of the same name by acclaimed science fiction author Isaac Asimov.
Andrew MartinEdit
- [after learning the fate of most sperm cells] They die? One feels badly for them.
- [while continuously telling the family jokes] Two cannibals were eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "Does this taste funny to you?" How do you make a hanky dance? Put a little boogie in it! What is a brunette between two blondes? A translator! Do you know why blind people don't like to sky-dive? It scares their dogs! A man with dementia is driving on the freeway. His wife calls him on the mobile phone and says "Sweetheart, I heard there's someone driving the wrong way on the freeway." He says "One? There's hundreds!" What's silent and smells like worms? Bird farts. It must have been an engineer who designed the human body. Who else would put a waste processing plant next to a recreation area? A woman goes into a doctor's office, and the doctor says "Do you mind if I numb your breasts?" "Not at all." *makes 'motor-boating' noise. "Num-num-num-num."
- [after young Lloyd pours sand on Andrew] One understands why some animals eat their young.
- One has studied your history. Terrible wars have been fought where millions have died for one idea, freedom. And it seems that something that means so much to so many people would be worth having.
- I try to make sense of things. Which is why, I guess, I believe in destiny. There must be a reason that I am as I am. There must be.
- Do you know what it feels like to be in love with someone that is about to marry someone else?
- [on sex] It all sounds so very... messy.
- [repeated line] One is glad to be of service.
- [to Portia] Will you perform an experiment just for the sake of science? Kiss me!!!
Sir (Richard Martin)Edit
- You're a unique robot, Andrew. I feel a responsibility to help you become - whatever you're able to be.
- Andrew, People grow through time, then for you, time is a completely different proposition, for you, time is endless.
- Andrew... You just stopped referring to yourself as "one".
Little Miss (Amanda Martin)Edit
- I have a friend who is very special to me. He's sweet and exceptionally intelligent, but, well - he's not really a - I mean, a relationship between us would be impossible. It would never, could never, work out.
Portia CharneyEdit
- I like you. I even understand you some of the time. But I'm not about to invest my emotions in a machine.
- What's right for most people in most situations isn't right for everyone in every situation! Real morality lies in following one's own heart.
- But if this really works between us? You and I will never be accepted. We can't be married or anything.
- I think personality is much more important than intelligence, don't you?
- Every day it's 'Yes Rupert Sir', 'No Rupert Sir', 'Can I get you another beverage Rupert Sir?!' And it CHAPS MY ASS!!!
- As the great Andrew Martin once said "One is glad to be of service".
Other CharactersEdit
- President Marjorie Bota: According to the records at the NorthAm Robotics Company, the robot also known as Andrew Martin, was powered up at 5:15 pm on April 3rd, 2005. In a few hours, he'll be 200 years old, which means that with the exception of Methuselah and other biblical names, Andrew is the oldest living human in recorded history. For it is by this proclamation, I validate his marriage to Portia Charney, and acknowledge his humanity.
- Lloyd Charney: [to Little Miss about Andrew] Mother! I will not apologise to it!
- Rupert Burns: You see, imperfection is the key. Imperfections make us individuals, that's what makes us unique. See my nose, how it is all bulbous and pock marked, well, I am the only one with my nose.
- Sir: Why did the chicken cross the road?
Andrew: One does not know, sir, possibly a predator was behind the chicken, or possibly there was a female chicken on the other of the road, if it's a male chicken. Possibly a food source, or depending on the season it might be migrating. One hopes there's no traffic.
Sir: To get to the other side.
Andrew: To get to the other side. Ah, why is that funny?
- [after Little Miss's wedding]
Andrew: Sir, is everything all right?
Sir: Umm. They've both gone now, Andrew. Well, things change, things always change. People move on. It's as it should be. But, what I realized today is that I'll never stop missing them.
Andrew: Sir? One is still here.
Sir: And one is glad of that Andrew. Thank you.
- Portia: It couldn't be more clear if you spit in my face.
Andrew Martin: I can't. I don't have a Mucous gland.
- Rupert Burns: What do they say?
Andrew Martin: That you can lose yourself. Everything. All boundaries. All time. That two bodies can become so mixed up, that you don't know who's who or what's what. And just when the sweet confusion is so intense you think you're gonna die... you kind of do. Leaving you alone in your separate body, but the one you love is still there. That's a miracle. You can go to heaven and come back alive. You can go back anytime you want with the one you love.
Rupert Burns: And you want to experience that?
Andrew Martin: Oh, yes, please.
Rupert Burns: So do I.
- President Marjorie Bota: Andrew Martin
Andrew Martin: I've always tried to make sense of things. There must be some reason I am as I am. As you can see, Madame Chairman, I am no longer immortal.
President Marjorie Bota: You have arranged to die?
Andrew Martin: In a sense I have. I am growing old, my body is deteriorating, and like all of you, will eventually cease to function. As a robot, I could have lived forever. But I tell you all today, I would rather die a man, than live for all eternity a machine.
President Marjorie Bota: Why do you want this?
Andrew Martin: To be acknowledged for who and what I am, no more, no less. Not for acclaim, not for approval, but, the simple truth of that recognition. This has been the elemental drive of my existence, and it must be achieved, if I am to live or die with dignity.
President Marjorie Bota: Mister Martin, what you are asking for is extremely complex and controversial. It will not be an easy decision. I must ask for your patience while I take the necessary time to make a determination of this extremely delicate matter.
Andrew Martin: And I await your decision, Madame Chairman, thank-you for your patience. [turns to Portia and whispers] I tried.
- [Immediately following the death of "Little Miss"]
Andrew Martin: Will every human being that I care for just... leave?
Portia: I'm afraid so...
Andrew Martin: That won't do.
- [last lines]
Galatea In the words of the great Andrew Martin, "One is glad to be of service".
Portia: [looking to Andrew] See you soon.
- Robin Williams ... Andrew Martin
- Embeth Davidtz ... 'Little Miss' Amanda Martin / Portia Charney
- Sam Neill ... 'Sir' Ricky Martin
- Oliver Platt ... Rupert Burns
- Kiersten Warren ... Galatea
- Wendy Crewson ... 'Ma'am' Rachael Martin
- Hallie Kate Eisenberg ... Little Miss Amanda Martin - Age 7
- Lindze Letherman ... 'Miss' Grace Martin - Age 9
- Angela Landis ... 'Miss' Grace Martin
- John Michael Higgins ... Bill Feingold - Martin's Lawyer
- Bradley Whitford ... Lloyd Charney
- Igor Hiller ... Lloyd Charney - Age 10
- Stephen Root ... Dennis Mansky - Head of NorthAm Robotics
- Scott Waugh ... Motorcycle Punk
- Quinn Smith ... Frank Charney
One robot's 200 year journey to become an ordinary man.


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THE borough's new archive centre has been hailed a valuable addition to resources for people studying Black Country history.
The Tipton Road centre, which opened in January, played host to a visit from Dr Matt Greenhall, engagement manager from The National Archives.
The archives is the first public building to be built by Dudley Council for 20 years and has been part funded by the European Regional Development Fund.
Dr Greenhall said: "The National Archives welcomes the £6million investment into the new archives centre by Dudley Council and its partners.
"This new building is a valuable addition to the archival landscape of the West Midlands and will offer opportunities for people to engage more closely with the fascinating history of Dudley borough and the wider Black Country.
"The National Archives looks forward to working with colleagues from Dudley's archives as they look to develop an exciting new service for the borough and the wider region."
Councillor Stuart Turner, Dudley's cabinet member responsible for archives said: "I'm very proud that our new borough archives centre is being recognised and praised by such an esteemed organisation as The National Archives."
The new centre provides state-of-the art facilities for visitors to research local or family history and it is currently hosting an exhibition showcasing the Earl of Dudley's estate collection.
The Earl of Dudley collection is the largest single collection held at the archives and contains around 9,000 documents, 350 artefacts and 2,000 maps.
On display until July, it spans eight centuries and chronicles the rise to wealth and power of one of the most wealthy and influential families of the industrial revolution.
The centre is open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday, from 9am to 5pm, except Thursdays when it opens from 9.30am until 7pm.


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This game was classified by the community with the following category scores - Violence=2/3, Sex=0/3, Mature Content=0/3. Overhauled Version of 2011's "I Accidentally In Space! EP1" with 30 updated levels, graphics and gameplay! Platformer meets vertical shoot-em-up in this retro genre mashup. An explosion at the Mining facility on Deimos has scattered valuable space gems all over space, & the aliens determined to protect them are doing everything in their power to keep you from getting them back!
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A hidden object adventure optimized for the Intel® RealSenseTM 3D camera.
An adventure with Geronimo Stilton, editor of the "famouse" newspaper The Rodent's Gazette!
A conversation starter for parents looking to connect and learn with their kids.
A great word game for kids who love Clifford and love to learn! Clifford's BE BIG with words offers early learners practice with word-building, spelling and vocabulary skills.
Is there a big, red dog in your life? Share your love of Clifford and friends with this sticker pack!
Great for emerging readers and non-readers alike, Clifford's BIG Birthday app offers practice with fundamental reading skills as players plan the BIGGEST birthday party ever for Clifford.
An interactive reading adventure with Clifford to learn about all kinds of vehicles-including trucks, trains, planes and more!
An engaging app that encourages kids to be active participants within Clifford stories, making reading interactively fun!
The Captain Underpants app boldly brings the Captain to fans who love to read, play and interact with him!
In this multiplayer app, kids hop on the bus with Ms. Frizzle for extraordinary field trips to explore dinosaurs, blast off to outer space, go inside the human body and more!
An interactive storybook that explores the age of dinosaurs and features dinosaur digs, collectible cards, games and more.
An interactive storybook that explores ocean life and features science facts, videos and games.
User beware! You're in for a scare with these stickers! Featuring your favorite characters from the Goosebumps book series.
Companion to the Horizon book series, written by bestsellers Scott Westerfeld, Jennifer Nielsen, and more
Families can play together to master I SPY riddles and games in a thrilling interactive board game.
I SPY Riddle Race is a fun puzzle game of timed I SPY riddles, challenges and bonus rounds.
I SPY Spooky Mansion is a hidden object adventure where players solve I SPY riddles and puzzles inside a mysterious mansion.
In this action-packed, out-of-this-world, space-flying adventure game, kids blast off with the stars of Sprout's newest series, Astroblast!
Welcome to the Astroblast Space Station, where you can join the space squad with your favorite characters from the Frosty Star!
Set induring the War of 1812, Dak, Sera, and fellow hystorian Riq must save the President's wife from a terrible fate!
Infinity Ring is an epic time-travel adventure told in seven books and seven original online and app episodes.
SQ ninjas are attempting to assassinate future shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. Dak, Sera, and Riq must help save Tokugawa's life.
From the creator of the bestselling Captain Underpants series comes a brand new digital adventure: Planet Pilkey!
Step into ghost stories where the choices you make determine your fate! Enter Shadow House, if you dare. . . .
In the world of Erdas, every child who comes of age must discover if they have a spirit animal.
Based on the best-selling book series The 39 Clues, this interactive puzzle app allows players to train and become a Madrigal.
The Vespers are laying plans to take over the world. In The 39 Clues: Vesper Hunt, players track Vespers around the globe and foil their plots using geography, puzzles, and logic games.
WordGirl Word Hunt is an action-packed, vocabulary boosting game featuring WordGirl, a superhero who battles for truth, justice and use of the right word!
Players create superhero avatars, train with WordGirl, and face off against villains in this PBS KIDS vocabulary app.
The KidQ app delivers families playful questions that serve as conversation starters along with answers and fun facts to keep the conversation alive.
The Scholastic Book Fairs app allows parents to scan book covers to get more information to customers, such as reading levels, videos and recommendations.
Perfect for busy teachers, Classroom Ideas to Go! features over 1,200 hands-on activities and mini-lessons for every subject and season.
The Book Wizard Mobile app allows teachers to scan a book's bar code, view book information and save the book to a book list.
The interactive companion to our popular student magazines.


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Opportunity for Growth 54% of the overall adult population drank coffee beverages daily in 2009. Coffee preparation at home is up five percentage points, with 83% of past-day coffee drinkers reporting that they made coffee at home the day before. 80% of coffee drinkers are doing nothing different despite the economic downturn. 17% are visiting
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Playing flu family domino? How to stop the germ invasion
Playing flu family domino? How to stop the germ invasion
Have you played the game of the revolving cold/flu/mild gastrointestinal 'discomfort' in your family – where hubby brings home some exotic germs from work, or the kids spread some germy love from day care, and then it spreads like wildfire through the rest of family? There are ways to stop (or at least slow) the spread throughout your house. Here are Australian Medical Association WA president, Dr Richard Choong 's top tips:
Stay at home if you are unwell
Unless you are solely responsible for saving the universe, you need to keep your germs to yourself and as a bonus, rest will help you get better sooner. The following tip is the next stage of this concept.
Keep your tissues (and coughs and sneezes) to yourself
Kids can be tricky to police on this one, but leaving tissues lying around and not covering your mouth and nose when you sneeze is a good way to leave germs about for everyone else. I had to banish my husband's handkerchief habit this year, after years of coming down with his colds by either picking them up, or just sharing an uncomfortable hour or two on the couch near them.
Wash your hands regularly with soap and running water
This is particularly important before preparing and eating food and after blowing your nose. Viruses and bacteria can be spread if you touch surfaces such as handrails or door knobs after going to the toilet and not washing your hands, or if you sneeze or cough into your hands and then touch a surface.
Avoid sharing cups, glasses and cutlery when eating or drinking
Again, it's a question of keeping your fluids to yourself. Put that way, it's a wonder we ever share them!
Keep your household surfaces clean
Bacteria and viruses that cause infection can survive on household surfaces. Good hygiene practices also include using household cleaning products to clean the surfaces in your home that are touched or used by others, which could be a potential source of infection.
Keep yourself in fighting form
If members of your family are ill, or it's just that time year, a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, lean protein and plenty of water will help keep your immunities in tip top shape – helpful for warding off, or reducing the severity, of a cold.
While it won't save you or your family from a cold, a flu shot could be the difference between spreading the flu throughout the household and having a flu free season. Children are the most common carriers of the flu virus, and are capable of carrying the virus for up to two weeks longer than adults. Although children, the old, the infirm and chronically ill people are most at risk from influenza, healthy adults should also be vaccinated, as it's important for herd immunisation to work.
While there are no guarantees that you'll see out winter without a touch of the sniffles, a cough or cold, following these steps will give you and your family the best chance of stopping one sick member of the family taking you all down with them!


text: I've been saying this all along. I have been ridiculed for it as well. Hansbrough is one of the best defenders on this team. Right behind Hibbert and George in my book, and they are both elite so he is in good company. It is good to see my frequently bashed opinion expressed by a professional backed up by stats. It would be a mistake for us to let this guy go. He is a great all around defender, gets under the skin of almost everyone he plays against because he goes HAM, and his offensive game is showing steady improvement in several areas. He has not hit his ceiling yet and can still improve the next few years, while West will almost surely decline the next few years just because of old man time. I could be wrong, and I know my opinion is in the extreme minority, but I think Hansbrough is the better option going forward after this year. Pendy can hold his weight as the back up and everyone is sleeping on Plumlee big time. Larry Bird usually wins with time, you will see. lol