They say

"I only need to look at a pizza to put on two pounds" - TV's Kirstie Allsopp. "I don't know one end of a saucepan from the other. I'm not joking. I have only just learned how to work my oven and I've had it since last April" - Actress Anne Reid who plays a cook in Upstairs, Downstairs. "I'm a typical Catholic. I feel guilty about everything and spend all my time apologising" - Actress Jessica Alba (pictured).

"I've always thought John Prescott was like Les Dawson without the jokes, the warmth, the intelligence or the personality" - Commentator Richard Littlejohn.

"It is a continuing scandal that Rolling Stone 'Keef' Richards has not been made at the very least a knight bachelor" - Boris Johnson, Mayor of London.

Tenants ready to move into Shoppes at Shipley's Grant in Howard

At the Shoppes at Shipley's Grant, a Howard County development designed to mimic the quaint streets of historic Ellicott City, three new tenants are getting ready to settle in.

The Shoppes at Shipley's Grant will hold 24,400 square feet of retail space when it is fully leased.Starbuck's, Cold Stone Creamery, Coal Fire Pizza and The Wine Seller are already open in the shopping center, designed with multiple trellises and colorful awnings developed by Bavar Properties Group.The $10 million retail space is located on Route 108 west of the Snowden River Parkway and Route 100 interchange. It is the gateway to Shipley's Grant, a 396-unit town home community now under construction by Bozzuto Homes.

The Shoppes at Shipley's Grant will hold 24,400 square feet of retail space when it is fully leased.

Zacks.com Featured Expert Kevin Matras Highlights: Domino's Pizza, Navistar International, W.R. Grace & Co., KapStone Paper Ryder System

CHICAGO -- Stocks in this week’s article include: Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), Navistar International Corp. (NYSE: NAV), W.R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA), KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp. (NYSE: KS) and Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R). Kevin Matras talks about stocks making new highs and why you shouldn't be afraid to buy them.

For the rest of this Screen of the Week article, please visit Zacks.com at: http://www.zacks.com/commentary/16563/Visit http://www.zacks.com/performance for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.Zacks.com is a property of Zacks Investment Research, Inc., which was formed in 1978 by Leonard Zacks. As a PhD in mathematics Len knew he could find patterns in stock market data that would lead to superior investment results. Amongst his many accomplishments was the formation of his proprietary stock picking system; the Zacks Rank, which continues to outperform the market by nearly a 3 to 1 margin. The best way to unlock the profitable stock recommendations and market insights of Zacks Investment Research is through our free daily email newsletter; Profit from the Pros. In short, it's your steady flow of Profitable ideas GUARANTEED to be worth your time! Register for your free subscription to Profit from the Pros http://at.zacks.com/?id=113Sign up now for your free trial today and start picking better stocks immediately. And with the backtesting feature, you can test your ideas to see how you can improve your trading in both up markets and down markets. Don’t wait for the market to get better before you decide to do better. Start learning how to be a better trader today: http://at.zacks.com/?id=111Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/zacksresearchScreen of the Week written by Kevin Matras of Zacks Investment Research:Disclosure: Officers, directors and/or employees of Zacks Investment Research may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material. An affiliated investment advisory firm may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material.About ZacksAbout Screen of the WeekThis topic actually reminds me of a question someone asked me a while ago regarding a stock I was talking about that was at a new 52-week high. In fact, it was at a new 5-year high. He said aren't you worried about buying a stock at a 52-week high? I said of course not. So it just made a new-52 week high. That's great news. Guess what -- last year it made a new 52-week high as well. And the year before that. And the year before that.Can you imagine all the money you'd be leaving on the table if you were afraid of being in stocks every time they made a new high?Case closed.One question I like asking myself just to put things into perspective is: If I was in it, would I be excited and would I still want to be in it? If the answer is yes, then I'll look for the best opportunity to get in. If the answer is no and I'd want to take profits, then I'll move on.I know some are reluctant to buy stocks making new 52-week highs. If you're one of them, have you ever asked yourself why? If a stock is making a new 52-week high, that's a good thing. Just like a stock making a new 52-week low is bad thing. I'm pretty sure that a person who dislikes buying stocks making new 52-weeks highs wouldn't be too upset if the stocks he already owned broke out to new 52-week highs.And why should he? Statistics have shown that stocks making new highs have a tendency of making even higher highs. These are the stocks we all dream about. Get in and it keeps going up. Of course the fundamentals need to be there. And you should keep a watchful eye on valuations. But if you were in a stock making new highs and cheering it on, it seems silly to be afraid of one doing the same just because you haven't bought it.Zacks Investment Research is under common control with affiliated entities (including a broker-dealer and an investment adviser), which may engage in transactions involving the foregoing securities for the clients of such affiliates.The screen I'm running today looks for:Join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Zacks-Investment-Research/57553657748?ref=tsZacks.com created the first and best screening system on the web earning the distinction as the "#1 site for screening stocks" by Money Magazine. But powerful screening tools is just the start. That is why Zacks created the Screen of the Week to highlight profitable stock picking strategies that investors can actively use. Each week, Zacks Profit from the Pros free email newsletter shares a new screening strategy. Learn more about it here http://at.zacks.com/?id=112Today I'm going over a simple screen with a powerful concept: Buying stocks making new highs.

Disclaimer: Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.

A taste of Italy just a short drive away

FANCY a great taste of Italy? Then why not enjoy a short drive out of town and visit the recently opened Luigis Ristorante and Pizzeria in Halifax.

The Early Bird menu is offered from 5pm to 6.30pm Tuesday to Saturday and offers diners any starter, a choice of pizza or pasta and a glass of wine or a soft drink for just pounds 10.95.His new restaurant will offer the very best in freshly prepared Italian food including stone baked pizzas, served in a friendly relaxed atmosphere with competitive prices.On Sundays Luigis is planning to offer a Sunday roast with an Italian twist.Take a look at the menu and you'll see a range of traditional Italian dishes sat alongside specialist fish and chicken dishes as well as steaks cooked to your liking.As well as pizzas and pastas, Luigis will also offer classic Italian dishes courtesy of the experienced head chef.Luigis has been opened by well known Halifax restaurateur Fernando Eatessami who has 30 years in the industry and is highly experienced.CAPTION(S):Pizza and pasta options include familiar favourites as well as create your own pizzas with a choice of toppings and tomato or cream based pasta sauces.To get your meal off to a great start, there is a good choice of garlic breads, salads and traditional and contemporary starters including antipasti, calamari, mussels, panzarotti meat or vegetarian, bruschetta and much more.To book a table, ring 01422 348085. Take a look at the website www.luigis-halifax.co.uk Halifax is only a short drive away, so why not enjoy an evening out and discover Halifax's new Luigis restaurant.To accompany your meal, there is a great choice of wines and champagnes, along with a selection of cocktails, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.The popular Luigis is situated on the main Huddersfield Road into Halifax just after the turn off to the Calderdale Royal Hospital, and is only a short drive from the local area.Discover a world of Italian cuisine just a short drive away in nearby Halifax at the recently opened Luigis

Discover a world of Italian cuisine just a short drive away in nearby Halifax at the recently opened Luigis

Stoneware Cookware Ideal For Cooking

Cooking with stoneware has been around sense man discovered fire. Early man would heat up flat stones in the fire and cook on them. When man started to farm and settle in one place, they needed to evolve their cooking methods so the stone fireplace was born. Clay and stone cookware were what was used before people knew how to forge metals. Once metals were being used in almost every house, stoneware went out of favor with most people. However, with resurgence in everything old stoneware is making a huge comeback. Pampered chief is only one of the companies that sell stoneware. You might have seen pizza stones but there is more than that. Casserole, bread and muffin pans are just a few of the possible cookware you can get.

As with any cookware you get you will need to take care of your stoneware, to do this you need to a couple of things. Don't use metal utensils they will scratch the seasoning off and you will have to start over, so make sure you use plastic utensils. When you first get your stone you will have to rub it with cooking oil like vegetable oil, put it in the oven at 250 degrees overnight. Then let it cool on the top of the stove. After that, you will have to use oil every time you use it until it is seasoned. Stoneware is porous, seasoning it makes it non-stick, and helps close the pores. The more you use you stoneware the better it gets. When its nicely seasoned it will be black do not try to scrub this off this is normal and will not affect your food. When you store it do not store it in the oven I did this and after a few years my stone broke. Some companies have a lifetime guarantee but others do not you will have to check on this before you buy.Want to be eco-friendly then cooking with stoneware is a good idea. Stone is a renewable resource, going green is the in thing but do not do it because it's in vogue do it because you want to. Using renewable resources helps the earth and helps teach kids that even little things help. Stoneware does not leach anything into your food so your food comes out tasting like it should. Cooking is not the only thing you can do with your stoneware; making ice cream layer cake does not require any cooking and comes out looking great.Depending on what type of stone cookware you choose to buy depends on what you can cook in it. If you have a pizza stone, you can cook more than just pizza you can bake cinnamon rolls, biscuits, dinner rolls and cookies among others. Having a loaf pan, you can make a small lasagna, meatloaf, or bread. With a casserole pan, you can make anything you can think of. I use to love making homemade pizza on my stone the crust would come out nice, crispy and golden brown. The cheese would be melted and bubbly, but best of all the toppings would not be burnt. The metal pan always burnt the bottom of my crust. Having a 9"x13" pan was great for pork chops and chicken they cook so much more evenly then any pan I have had.You need to keep in mind that there are some things you should not do with stoneware. I would not put it in the freezer for a long time, you can put it in the freezer for a couple of hours but I would not put it in there for a couple of weeks. Another thing I would not do is keep it in the oven it just might crack in two. Using it in the microwave is another thing I would not do unless the directions say you can. There are other things you should not do with your stoneware so my best advice is if in doubt do not do it. Some of the things you can do with your stoneware are cooking sweats like cookies and brownies. Cakes come out really moist and perfectly done. I have not cooked anything in my stoneware that did not come out perfectly cooked.

Most of your high-end kitchen stores will have some stoneware, you can get stoneware from Pampered Chief, and you can even get it at discount stores. The difference is the quality of the stoneware. You are going to have to do some research to find what is best for you. If you want your stoneware to last a long time then you need the best you can afford. After you have done your research on stoneware, choose one pan and buy it you want to make sure that you like it if you like it then you can buy a set of them. You might even want to buy a set for a friend or family member. Believe me when I say they will love it. If you know a Pampered Chief consultant then you can ask them all about their stoneware.

Docs told me I was so fat it would kill me if I had another baby..

FOR all mums-to-be, pregnancy is daunting... but Rebecca Fyfe literally feared for her life.

She had started gaining weight after giving birth to her first daughter Victoria, now 19."It was really distressing for my husband Robert as the doctors didn't know what was going to happen. It was touch and go," said Rebecca, who lives in Swindon with IT firm partner Robert, 42, and their children. With Connor, who is now four, her blood pressure hit danger levels again. She said: "It was very serious. The doctors told me if I ever fell pregnant again then I may not survive."After Cameron was born Rebecca carried on with her diet and has dropped a staggering nine dress sizes, from a size 28 to a size 10. She said: "I now make homemade chillis and healthy curries and don't feed the children convenience foods at all."It was amazing. I didn't gain weight at all during this seventh pregnancy and by the time I gave birth I'd lost nearly four stone," she said. "My blood pressure was lower throughout the pregnancy, which was a lot safer."After piling on the pounds to reach a hefty 20 stone, she had been told by doctors that having a baby could kill her.So as she prepared to give birth to her seventh child, Rebecca embarked on a carefully-planned diet, losing four stone before she gave birth - and going on to lose a total of ten-and-a-half stone.Baby Connor was born safely in August 2006 - but then the couple decided they wanted to try for another child.Designer Rebecca, 38, is now a svelte nine stone and slimmer than when she had her first child 20 years ago. She said of her weight gain: "I just kept getting heavier and heavier with each pregnancy."I used to get exhausted looking after so many children, but now I don't get tired at all.""We talked about having one more baby but we knew that it was life-threatening to me if I didn't lose any weight."Before I could do anything about it, I discovered I was pregnant again for the seventh time. I knew I had to do something about my weight. I had six children and I didn't want to leave them without a mother."She added: "It's hard to believe that I've had seven children and weigh less than I did before I had them all. I doubt many mothers can say that."She went on to have daughters Angelica, 16, Kayla, 15, and Gabriella, eight."I feel absolutely fantastic. Robert and the children think I look fantastic too and now I've got so much more energy to run around after them.Rebecca joined her local Slimming World group in May 2008 and staff devised a diet suitable for pregnancy.And by the time she was pregnant with baby number five, Isabella, now five, in 2005, Rebecca's blood pressure got so dangerously high due to her obesity that doctors feared she would die during childbirth."With having a lot of young children I bought convenience foods. I'd buy pizzas and chicken nuggets for dinner. I loved biscuits and my favourite snack was cookie dough."

She added: "It's hard to believe that I've had seven children and weigh less than I did before I had them all. I doubt many mothers can say that."

Families Can Enjoy Traditional Italian Style Cooking in Their Own Gardens With Stone Bake Ovens

Due to the increase in popularity of Stone Bake Ovens families can enjoy true Italian cuisine from the comfort of their own gardens, according to The Stone Bake Oven Company.

Contacts: Punch Communications James Ryder 01858 411 600 info@punchcomms.comAs well as offering a selection of recipes and how-to videos, the Stone Bake Oven Company website also has a selection of accessories such pizza stands and iron cookware available for purchase. For further information on The Stone Bake Oven Company visit www.thestonebakeovencompany.co.uk .Predicted to be the next big thing in gastronomy, and an original alternative to the traditional British barbeque, Stone Bake Ovens allow users to cook pizzas in a matter of minutes and produce authentic Italian flavour.Italian food is widely regarded as being one of Britain's favourite cuisines, with surveys revealing that pizza is eaten at least once a week by 90% of British people. Favoured by families due to its convenience and ease, traditional Italian cooking can now be enjoyed without the expense of having to go out to a restaurant and with the health benefits of fresh home-made pizza."Preparing pizzas yourself and cooking them in stone bake ovens is also a really healthy alternative to buying frozen or pre-packaged pizzas. It is also a fun thing to do as a family, we have a variety of pizza recipes on our website to help people get started.

Contacts: Punch Communications James Ryder 01858 411 600 info@punchcomms.com