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We woke up Saturday morning and were excited to attend the New York Times Travel Show. After getting ready we walked down to 42nd St and stopped for some Starbucks. Once we were done with our drinks we hopped into a taxi and made our way to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
Once inside we found the coat check which was immensely helpful. Greg had purchased tickets for me as part of my Christmas present so we were able to pick up a couple lanyards and head right on into the main area. Our first stop inside was Asia. We sat down and discussed a tour of China focusing on visiting the Great Wall. We looked into information to Tokyo, South Korea, Nepal, and Thailand (we're planning a trip for early 2019). I've never really been one to want to go on set tours but some of the travel companies we met with had unique and fun options at pretty reasonable prices. After Asia we visited the Africa section. We looked at a couple different lodges, safaris, and spoke with South African Airways. Unfortunately, we didn't spend too much time here as we know we won't be getting a trip together to Africa for a while.
Nearby we came across the booth of Rare Finds Travel Club. Melanie created Rare Finds Travel Club and offers her members ideas, tips, and plans for short getaways. Melanie is passionate, intelligent, and very funny; we loved chatting with her. During the travel show a monthly discount was offered, we took full advantage of it and joined the club. I can honestly say, that after reading a couple of the escapes, Rare Finds Travel Club does offer a unique perspective. There were definitely some places I have never heard of that I just have to visit now.
The next section we visited was Europe. We looked at Access Trips and their culinary tours. They do seem to be a little on the high side of pricing but I liked their itinerary's. I was most intrigued by GAP Travel booth. We discussed the new options of active travel on Avalon Waterways with Robin. We have heard great things about Avalon Waterways but knew that it was geared to an older crowd. With their new active options, we agree that if feels like it's something more in line with our travel desires.
After a few hours and about 40 pounds worth of booklets we were ready to head out for some lunch. I would have liked to go to more of the special events or speaking sessions but I am really saving that up for the Boston Globe Travel Show. In Boston I will be attending show during trade day and hopefully meeting up with the group from Travel Massive.
After dropping off all of our brochures and cards we decided to try a casual restaurant nearby. Yaso Tangbao offers Shanghai street food. The restaurant is counter service and offers a large menu. We ordered easily ordered 4 dishes to try. Unfortunately, this is when things went bad. The staff were very disorganized, slow, and other than 1 individual unapologetic.
After a long wait we received our spicy pork soup dumplings, chicken shao mai (sticky rice dumplings), sweet and sour pork ribs, and garlic cucumber salad. The soup dumplings were pretty flavorful, the sticky rice dumplings were filling, the ribs were okay, and the cucumbers were too bitter from the garlic. I wasn't expecting gourmet cuisine but we both felt that this restaurants options were more like reheated food.
After lunch we decided to be gluttons and walk back up to Sprinkles Cupcakes for some dessert. The cupcake ATM was out of vegan cupcakes so we had to be traditional and go inside to order. The staff were very friendly, were happy to package my vegan cupcake alone so it wouldn't be contaminated, and had us quickly on our way.
For dinner we had a reservation at Reichenbach Hall. Our sole purpose for going to this restaurant was to order the pork shank in hopes of having a similar experience to those in Frankfurt. When we arrived, we were brought to our reserved table and given menus. The first thing I noticed was the pork shank was no longer on the menu. What?! I confirmed that this was true! We weren't off to a great start. Our waitress was very busy dealing with multiple tables so after a bit of a wait we finally ordered drinks (beer for great, bourbon for me). To start our meal, we ordered the large pretzel with just mustard. The pretzel was hot and delicious although we had to wipe off a lot of the salt. For entrees I ordered the currywurst and french fries (usually an appetizer) and Greg ordered the bratwurst sampler.
My meal was awful! Currywurst should be cooked bratwurst topped with curry ketchup served with french fries. This dish was bratwurst cooked in a curry ketchup sauce that had been cooking for a while and had been reduced down. It was overpowering and unappetizing. Greg's dish was good although when the best part of the dish is the potato salad I feel like that isn't saying much either.
Unfortunately, I think Reichenbach Hall has become more of a bar scene rather than a restaurant. When looking around you had most of the people drinking only. I noticed that those who did order food didn't finish their dishes either. Needless to say, we wouldn't be back and wouldn't recommend a visit.
On Sunday morning we condensed all of our purchases, brochures, and luggage. After a bit of confusion with the hotel we got our car from the valet and left New York City. 3.5 hours later we were home and happy to see Fred!
We attempted to create a post about how we pack but life got in our way and we ended up throwing together our stuff 10 hours before leaving. On Friday morning we put our luggage in the car, stopped for Starbucks and brought Fred to my parents (where he was spoiled rotten).
After the 4 hour drive we pulled up in front of the Hilton Millenium One U.N. The bellman helped us with valeting our car and welcomed us to the hotel. Since we only had one suitcase we brought it in ourselves to the check in desk. The following experience wasn't up to their normal standards. We weren't welcomed as Hilton Diamond members, we were handed 2 bottles of water, and weren't offered an upgrade. We asked about an upgrade and at first were told we were given a nice King room. This is what we booked. After a while of searching on her computer the staff member was able to secure us a corner room.
Room 3240 offers a hallway closet, coffee bar with safe, a King Bed, a couple of chairs, large desk, large bathroom, and 2 very nice views. The downsides to this room can be easily rectified by the hotel. The first is the rug is shredding a bit right in the middle of the room and should be trimmed. The second issue is that the wall behind the bathroom sink is quite stained and could use a fresh coat of paint. Otherwise we were very happy with the selection.
Tonight we had reservations for dinner at a restaurant that I have been wanting to visit for a while. We arrived a few minutes before our reservation time at Roki Le Izakaya. You should definitely follow them on Instagram! The restaurant didn't disappoint and has become one of my favorites in NYC.
We were seated at the bar which we love! It's wonderful to be able to watch the chef's create and interact with them. Greg and I both ordered the Old Fashioned cocktail while we perused the menu. We ended up ordering a lot of small plates for our meal because everything looked so good!
Our Japanese canapes were Uni, Ahi Poke, and Truffle & Mushroom. The Canapes come on small squares of crispy rice and each one had a wonderful balance of taste and texture. My favorite was the Poke.
Next up was the beautifully presented small Sashimi Platter. We had two types of tuna, crab, amberjack, and three other types of fish (one was from New Zealand). Every piece was fresh, portioned nicely, and didn't need any accompaniments.
The third course was the special for the night. A fatty tuna hand roll which was very tasty but needed to be eaten quickly as the seaweed would get soggy.
The fourth course was the highlight of the evening! Powdered Foie Gras over Duck Chashu is a perfect dish. The Chef brought over a dish of duck chashu topped with arugula. He then proceeded to shred frozen Foie Gras over it and top it with pink peppercorns. The duck was savory, the arugula peppery, and the Foie Gras melted in your mouth. An absolutely perfect bite.
The Pork Belly Bun was next for us. The dish is presented for you to configure your own sandwich. You have the bun, cucumber, the pork belly, and then an aioli. I enjoyed this dish but I did find it a little messy to eat.
Our final dish was the Organic Chicken Karaage. The flavors of this dish were nice. You had the hot and juicy chicken with the sweet and sour sauce on the side (nice so you can add as much as you wish). My complaint is that I wish the chicken was a little crispier.
With the cool atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food we highly recommend every dine at Roki Le Izakaya when in NYC.
We were still debating should we go home early or stay as planned after we woke up. In the end we decided it's the smart choice to head home today.
After getting dressed we attempted to find the Starbucks inside the Oculus mall. While it was fun to see the architecture and the stores offered. It was too early for anything to be open and we never found Starbucks. Oh well. We continued on north to our final destination which was Keki Modern Cakes.
Along the way we stopped at Barnes and Nobles. We were hoping to find a couple more Fingerlings for Ruby and her friends. Unfortunately we were still a little too early. I was getting hungry at this point so we went next door to Whole Foods for something to eat and a coffee for Greg. I ordered a blueberry matcha smoothie made with coconut milk - so yummy!
Back outside we made our way past Columbus Park to Chinatown. Keki Modern Cakes creates insanely good Cheescakes. We purchased a bouncy cheesecake and 2 fancy cheesecakes (bring on the lactaid pills). On our earlier visit Greg and I tried the bouncy cheesecake. It was unique, not overly sweet, and very satisfying. This time we purchased the fancy cheesecake for ourselves. The fancy cheesecake is smooth, creamy, the bouncy texture at the bottom, and so addicting!
With cakes in hand we made our way back to the Millenium Hilton Downtown. We advised the front desk that we would be checking out early and asked for the car to be brought around. We ended up losing 40K points but I'd rather have that than be stuck in hours of slow snow travel or worse end up in an accident.
After checking out of the Hilton Burlington we loaded up the car and made the 5 hour trek to New York City. Along the way there were a few adorable towns and shops that we would love to get to again.
When we got close to our hotel we hit some major traffic. Sadly an accident occurred nearby where a car ran into several people. We were detoured all around the hotel never being allowed to turn right. We finally pulled up in front of the Hilton Millennium Downtown. The doorman helped us with our luggage and calling over the valet.
The lobby was small but nicely decorated. Our check in was easy and we were upgraded to a high floor room (thanks again Hilton Honors). Our room was a King room with plenty of room for the two of us and a good size bathroom. Our view was the stunning and moving sight of the 9/11 Memorial and One World Trade Center.
Hailing a cab at this time and in this traffic was nearly impossible. We ended up walking several blocks north and finally snagged a cab from across the way. We were dropped off in front of Chelsea Market a few minutes later. For lunch we decided to keep it simple and order sandwiches from Num Pang. I opted for the Ginger Barbecue Brisket sandwich while Greg chose the Pulled Duroc Pork. I thought I was being smart by not order my favorite 5 Spice Glazed Pork Belly because it can be a little messy to eat. My brisket sandwich ended up becoming extremely messy but oh so worth it. Num Pang sandwiches are full of flavor and texture.
After lunch we walked up to the David Zwirner Gallery for the Yayoi Kusama exhibit. Score! The line isn't that long! After a 40 minute wait (which wasn't bad just cold) we entered the gallery. We waited inside for our turn to enter the 1st infinity mirror room. Afterwards we had to put booties on our shoes for the 2nd infinity mirror room. Our last stop was in the flower room. All in all we were probably inside the gallery for 5 minutes but it was a very cool 5 minutes that we'll always remember.
At this point we needed to warm up so we stopped at Starbucks for warmth and to fuel up! Back outside we continued on to Desigual for some shopping. I am in need of a winter coat and a gift for someone and Desigual is one of my favorite designers! Most of my wardrobe is black, grey, or navy but something about the colors and combination of prints just makes me happy. Inside the store I ended up trying on jeans, dresses, scarves and coats! I totally needed to reign it in and settle down. I chose a scarf for a friend, a coat for me, and a dress for a party I had coming up. Perfect (especially because of a sale)!
We are running out of time before our dinner reservations so we hopped into a cab and made our way back to the Hilton Millennium Downtown. Time to drop off our bags, freshen up and change clothes for dinner.
Jungsik is close to the hotel so we opted for a refreshing walk. We were greeted and our coats were taken for us before showing us to our table. I keep going back and forth on my feelings about our dinner at Jungsik. On one hand the service was incredibly slow to start. Our greeting, drink order, and food order took a good amount of time. From the time we sat down to the time we left we were at Jungsik for 3 hours.
We decided to drink cocktails along with dinner and the cocktails were well crafted. For dinner we chose the Signature Tasting Menu. The meal started with an amuse bouche which represented Korean side dishes. These small bites were a beautiful start to dinner. We enjoyed a variety the flavors, textures, and scents. Our 1st course was the OSETRA CAVIAR. The caviar was a good dish although not memorable. The 2nd dish was FOIE GRAS MANDOO (not dairy free so I decided to risk it with a lactaid pill). The Mandoo and the Japanese Wagyu were delicious but the star was the broth. The broth was scrumptious and satisfying. 3rd course was OCTOPUS. With it's perfect combination of crunchy exterior and tender inside this dish was outstanding. Our 4th dish was BLACK COD. Black Cod isn't usually my favorite but I found that this dish wasn't overly sweet so I enjoyed it. 5th dish was TUNA KIM BAP. This was probably the most inventive dish. The Kim Bap was rolled into a small cigar and was a wonderful taste and crunch. The 6th dish was GALBI. This dish confused me honestly. I still am not sure whether or not this was supposed to be served cold or not but it definitely was. I found it rather off putting and would have said something but there wasn't staff nearby. Next came OMIJA which means "five flavors", which are sweetness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness, and pungency. Enjoyable. The 8th dish was the start of dessert. Greg was given a Baby Banana which was actually a small pastry. Unfortunately, it didn't wow him. He felt the focus was more on the presentation that actual flavor. I was given Pears along with Pear Sorbet. As a person with a dairy allergy, there are two desserts which always disappoint me from a fine dining establishments; fruit or sorbets. Other restaurants with the same amount of notification have stepped up and presented pastries and/or composed dishes to me. In addition to this I have to ask, where was the Korean influence? I basically ended up with pears tossed with cinnamon and sugar. The 9th course was the ROASTED CHESTNUT. Greg was presented with a bowl of roasted chestnuts (for show) and a chestnut truffle to eat. Unfortunately, Greg felt it was truly lacking any chestnut flavor. I was given a different sorbet (not thrilled again). To end the meal we were given a small bowl of petit fours. Luckily these were a combination of sweet flavors and textures that saved the ending of our dinner.
We enjoyed most of dinner but in comparison to other like restaurants we agreed we wouldn't return.
On our walk back to the hotel we discussed our plans for the next day. We were considering the Guggenheim Museum, the Intrepid Museum, Christmas Markets and more. Sadly, we then checked the weather and saw that snow was coming and it would be coming earlier than originally thought. In order to not have a miserable drive home on Saturday we decided to be adults and spend Friday morning in New York but then check out early and make our way home.
We left Boston around 6 in the morning after bringing Fred to grandma and grandpa's house. We were a little smarter than usual for this trip. We stopped at the first Starbucks that we saw! Sounds silly but after the Framingham plaza Starbucks are few and far between. We got our coffees (matcha lemonade for me) and some dairy free pumpkin bread and made our way to The Met Cloisters.
We arrived a little after opening time and luckily found a parking spot right out front. We wandered up the stairs and paid the suggested entry fee (If you have it why not support the arts). We opted for a map alone and began wandering the area. We went in and out of the various rooms, gardens, and courtyards. While we didn't spend a lot of time here we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. We loved the art, history, and the calm (even finding a small seating area where we relaxed and enjoyed the weather without being disturbed).
After our visit we headed into the city and made our way over to the Millennium Hilton One UN Plaza our home away from home for the night. For future reference the hotel address is 1 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 however the valet and hotel entrance is on E 44th St. We had stayed at this property a few years ago when it was just the One UN Hotel and were happy that it's now a part of the Hilton family.
Once we parked we had a good time joking around with the Bell Service staff! We discussed my car and who has or hasn't been to Italy. Very humorous conversation. We headed inside to the check in desk and our room wasn't ready yet but we did get upgraded to a suite (yay Hilton Honors). We dropped off our luggage and decided to go to lunch.
We couldn't decide on where to go. Do we head to Bareburger and try an Impossible Burger (worried about how my body will react to it though), do we head to Chelsea Market right away and get sandwiches at Num Pang, or do we head back to Momosan Ramen for Ramen and Sake? Finally we decided on a savory and comforting bowl of Ramen.
The hostess welcomed us right away and sat us at the bar. Perfect for us! After perusing the menu we ordered the lunch specials of Tonkotsu with a small order of Guydon and Tonkotsu with a small order of curry. To accompany our meal we opted for the Morimoto Sake Flight. While the meal was slightly on the salty side it was very satisfying with the combination of flavors and textures. This was our 2nd visit and we can't wait to return again.
Once a year and only in New York I head to Desigual for some shopping. In previous years I have purchased a coat, jeans, and purse that I always get complimented on. This year I lucked out with 2 purses thanks to their buy one get 50% off sale! Purses and shoes are my favorite things to buy so this made me a very happy camper!
With bags in hand we walked on to Chelsea Market. At this point the temperature outside was pretty warm so our first stop was for some sorbetto from L'Arte del Gelato. Greg opted for the dark chocolate while I went with passion fruit. My passion fruit sorbetto was delicious and refreshing. Unfortunately, Greg wasn't impressed with his and wished we could head to Grom for theirs.
We continued our walking tour of NYC and headed back to the Millennium Hilton One UN Plaza. We checked in again and our keys were ready and waiting for us. We were in room 3343 a one bedroom suite. The room was bright, large and clean. The room was almost perfect except for a few large tears in the carpet in the living area. At this point we decided to cool down and relax in our room for a little while.
Around 6 we went to the 30th floor to the Sky Lounge. The snacks weren't to our liking so we opted to spend $10 on two glasses of red wine. At a small table we sat side by side and talked about our day while we sipped on our drinks.
We went back to the room and had time before our dinner reservations. Unfortunately I started feeling sick. I had previously been having some sinus pressure and a sore throat and I think the warm air caused me some more discomfort. My head was pounding, my throat scratchy, and my eyes were bloodshot. We decided it would be best for me to hang in tonight and try to get some rest.
We cancelled our reservations at Sake Bar Hagi 46 (we'll see you next time) and made our way to Shake Shack for some take out. We ordered burgers (mine gluten and dairy free), french fries, and strawberry mint lemonade.
A quick walk back to our hotel and we were enjoying our food before heading to bed.
On Sunday morning we knew check out time was 11:00 a.m. so we got up early grabbed some breakfast at Starbucks and walked 3 miles to Chinatown. We stopped along the way for some pictures of the skyline and some street art. Once in Chinatown we headed to Keki Modern Cakes. If I'm going to deal with the pain of my dairy allergy it should be for something amazing. Keki Modern Cakes makes wonderful Japanese bouncy cheesecakes. The cheesecakes are light, airy, and not overly sweet. We also purchased a fancy cheesecake for my parents. According to my father it was a piece of heaven!
Since we were running out of time we took a cab back to our hotel. We grabbed our luggage, called the valet, checked out of the hotel, and were outside only a few minutes before our car pulled up.
We hopped in the car, turned on Waze and made our way home. A short while after leaving Manhattan I have to admit I fell asleep. It could be part of the cold I have but I also have a bad habit of falling asleep during road trips. I don't know why but being in a car is relaxing to me (maybe the car was used to soothe me as a baby lol).
I had heard about a BBQ restaurant in Sturbridge MA and as we were about a mile away I mentioned it to Greg. We decided why not give it a try. We pulled into the full parking lot at BT's Smokehouse. We ended up parking behind the restaurant in a baseball field lot. Once we were inside the restaurant we were confronted with a very long line of people. Rather than stand in the crowded area we went back outside and ordered online. We got a confirmation email stating that it would be ready in 30-40 minutes. We decided to go across the way to a local coffee shop for refreshments and to just enjoy the wonderful weather while waiting for our order.
Finally our order was ready. We picked up our brisket, ribs, pulled pork, whole wings, cole slaw, beans, and carrot salad. On the counters you will find a variety of sauces to package up so we selected 4 different types. Hopping back in the car we made our way home where my parents would meet us with Fred so we can all enjoy the food we ordered.
The food from BT's Smokehouse was pretty good. I would say the restaurant is in my top 5 BBQ places we've tried so far. The meats were tender, and flavorful although a tad on the salty side. My favorite was the lean end of the brisket. Greg enjoyed the cole slaw while I loved the carrot salad. Unfortunately the sauces were too acidic for my taste. We both agreed we would venture back out to Sturbridge for a 2nd visit.
All in all it was a wonderful weekend getaway for the two of us!
This review is from January 2017.
Apparently people in western Massachusetts and Connecticut only like Dunkin Donuts. We couldn't find an easily accessible Starbucks for the life of us. With that being said we checked into our hotel and made our way over to Ippodo Tea for a couple Matcha Tea drinks. Greg opted for a strong Matcha (sadly I can't remember the name) while I chose a Matcha Soy latte. A very enjoyable start to the weekend.
Our main reason for our weekend in NYC was so that I could take Greg to some of the museums I've been to. Occasionally we go to New York and I get to explore but poor Greg has to work. On this trip we went to MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) and to The MET (Metropolitan Museum of Art).
Here's some of our favorite moments from MOMA
Both of us are enamored how The MET creates experiences with their collection! Here's some of our faves from The Met
On Saturday January 21st 2017 we were lucky enough to witness and be a small part of the Women's March. We were profoundly happy to see what can be done through solidarity!

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“Runored to have been built years ago by Doug Bradbury, it's a solid climb to a fabulous viewpoint!”
— The Kraken on Apr 4, 2013
DescriptionStart on Gold Camp Road just before the seven bridges trailhead, you'll see the entrance off to the right as it heads uphill. After a short, technical climb, the trail makes a sharp right turn to the east and continues uphill.
Just keep on climbing until you reach the saddle. Turn right at the saddle, follow the ridgeline and you'll be rewarded with a view of the entire canyon.
From here it's a moderately techy run down to High Drive and the start of Captain Jack's trail.
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Artistic and Executive Director of Exeter Northcott Theatre Daniel Buckroyd presents a major new revival of Schiller’s Don Carlos presented in a co-production with Nuffield Southampton Theatres (NST) and Rose Theatre Kingston.
Produced by former Northcott Executive and Artistic Director Paul Jepson with NST and Rose Theatre, it is the centrepiece of the Exeter Northcott’s 50th anniversary celebrations and opens on 16 October, with previews from 11 October, and runs until 20 October 2018 ahead of performances in Southampton and Kingston. The production reunites Burke and Roll following their previous collaboration on Don Juan Comes Back From the War at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry.
Artistic and Executive Director Daniel Buckroyd said, “It is very exciting that the next outing in the Northcott’s role as a producer of high-quality theatre comes in the form of this fantastic co-production with Nuffield Southampton Theatres and Rose Theatre Kingston.
Don Carlos can be seen at:
Exeter Northcott Theatre 11 – 20 October 2018
Nuffield Southampton Theatres 23 October – 3 November
Rose Theatre Kingston 6 – 17 November

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Archive of the month: Cocktails, mongrels and moustaches
October's Archive of the month features a Victorian cartoon of an evening party at King's. The cartoon was drawn by King's Fellow Arthur Coleridge James and is called 'An Evenynge Partye at ye Provoste Hys Lodge, Manners and Customs of ye Kyngesmen in 1861. No. 1.'
It caricatures many of James' contemporaries at the college as they sing at the piano, chat by the fire, or stand awkwardly in the middle of the room.
See the October Archive of the month.

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2023 GMC Acadia | Lugoff, SC
The 2023 GMC Acadia is an excellent choice for families seeking a comfortable and feature-packed midsize SUV in Lugoff, South Carolina. Boasting capable performance, a spacious three-row interior, and a wealth of advanced technologies, the Acadia easily demonstrates its value and stands out from the competition.
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With two engine options — a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 228 horsepower or a 3.6-liter V6 rated at 310 horsepower — and nine-speed automatic transmission, the Acadia delivers confident acceleration and an impressive ability to handle bumps. Need to tow a trailer? Models equipped with the V6 can pull up to 4,000 pounds. If you and your family have a taste for adventure, the AT4 trim level comes standard with Active Torque Control AWD, making it the best choice for off-road driving. All other Acadia trims offer AWD as an available feature.
Generous interior space
The Acadia has a seriously spacious interior for both passengers and cargo. It offers seating for up to seven people across its three rows, including close to 40 inches of legroom for second-row passengers. The second-row seat tip, fold and slide to make accessing the back seat a breeze. The third row can be split 50/50 to accommodate passengers and cargo or folded completely flat to unlock a maximum cargo capacity of 79 cubic feet.
The Acadia’s exterior design blends form and function, with LED headlights and C-shaped taillamps that provide excellent lighting and visibility. Depending on the trim you choose, 17-inch, 18-inch, and 20-inch wheel designs are available. Optional roof rails and assist steps provide an extra level of utility and style. Inside the Acadia, you’ll find soft-touch surfaces and real aluminum trim. Leather appointments are available on the SLT trim, while the top-of-the-line Denali model features burnished aluminum trim, French seam stitching, and real ash wood accents.
The 2023 Acadia is equipped with a variety of comfort-enhancing amenities. Available features like power-adjustable front seats, a wrapped steering wheel, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror make driving more enjoyable. To enhance the experience for everyone, the Acadia also provides three-zone automatic climate control, Active Noise Cancellation, and an available power sunroof. Plus, each row is equipped with cup holders and USB charging ports. In the back, you can opt for a hands-free power liftgate that makes loading and unloading the cargo bay more convenient.
The Acadia also boasts a wide range of infotainment and connectivity features, including an 8-inch central touch-screen infotainment system that integrates wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone connectivity. Features like Bluetooth® audio streaming, voice command, and Wi-Fi® hotspot capability come standard, too. Built-in navigation and Bose® premium sound are available for all Acadia models as well. You can also opt for an 8-inch digital driver information screen, and the Denali model features a 6-inch head-up display that projects critical driving information in your line of sight.
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All 2023 GMC Acadia models come equipped with advanced Acadia Pro Safety Plus technologies to help you focus while driving and avoid collisions. This suite gathers features like Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking and Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Front and Rear Park Assist, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. The available Technology package adds a 360-degree HD Surround Vision camera system, Adaptive Cruise Control, and a rearview digital camera mirror.
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San Francisco’s historic Fairmont Hotel gets $21 million facelift
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The historic Fairmont San Francisco Hotel, now long overdue for a makeover, is sprucing up its 591 guest rooms and suites.
The $21 million renovation, led by ForrestPerkins, aims to make rooms resemble jewel boxes, with bright sapphire blues accented by platinum and pewter.
Rooms will include Czech crystal lamps and handblown glass chandeliers, while suites will be updated with personalized sofas, glass tables and handblown floor lamps. The artwork will include pieces by local artists displaying iconic San Francisco views.
“The property has blended classic with contemporary luxury from more than a century and always strives to offer discerning visitors a memorable experience that authentically reflects the best of today’s San Francisco and the hotel’s own history,” said Tom Klein, the Fairmont’s regional vice president and general manager.
Plans for refreshing the decor have been in the works since an affiliate of Oaktree Capital Management LP and real estate investor Michael Rosenfeld and his Woodridge Capital Partners LLC acquired the property for $200 million a couple of years ago.
The hotel has undergone a number of small upgrades in the past few years, including a $600,000 multimedia lounge in 2010 and a $1.8 million renovation to its penthouse. The new owners plan to invest a total of $15 million to $20 million over the next few years to make over the entire hotel and its facilities.
Renée Frojo covers hospitality, restaurants, retail and nonprofits for the San Francisco Business Times.
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Robert Plant Tops Best "Metal" Singer Poll
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Who are the best singers in heavy metal history? According to Hit Parader magazine, Robert Plant from Led Zeppelin and Rob Halford from Judas Priest are the two best men for the job. The magazine has published their list of "Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists," and the editors said, "Assembling our list certainly presented a daunting task, considering the breadth and scope of the metal empire during its 35-year reign as rock's most powerful and enduring force. We tried our best not to turn this into some sort of popularity contest where only the most famous (or infamous) frontmen in metal lore were recognized."
Most names included in the list are neither metal singers nor performers in a metal band. They are Queen's Freddie Mercury, the Who's Roger Daltrey, Mick Jagger from the Rolling Stones, Ann Wilson from Heart, Kurt Cobain from Nirvana, Rod Stewart, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Ray Davies from the Kinks, Joan Jett, Steve Marriott from the Small Faces and Humble Pie, and Steve Perry from Journey.
The Hit Parader Top 10 Singers:
1) Robert Plant from Led Zeppelin
2) Rob Halford from Judas Priest
3) Steven Tyler from Aerosmith
4) Chris Cornell from Audioslave and Soundgarden
5) Bon Scott from AC/DC
6) Freddie Mercury from Queen
7) Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden
8) Ozzy Osbourne from Black Sabbath
9) Paul Rodgers from Free, Bad Company, and the Firm
10) Ronnie James Dio from Rainbow and Black Sabbath
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TACHI-S sites regularly perform cleanup activities in their neighborhood.
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TACHI-S has supported the annual Ome city marathon by providing water to runners for more than 30 years. The volunteer team consists of mainly TACHI-S employees of all ages and positions. In the freezing cold, we supported about 20,000 runners who tried to complete the 30 km-race with enthusiasm, no less than that of the marathon runners.
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In conjunction with the U.S. Interstate Highway System turning 60, TRIP has released their guide “The Interstate Highway System Turns 60: Challenges to Its Ability to Continue to Save Lives, Time and Money.” The guide highlights such facts as the nterstate Highway System represents only 2.5 percent of lane miles in the U.S. yet it carries 25 percent of the nation’s vehicle travel.
The guide contains tables complete with information about which states see the most travel on their interstate daily, where there is poor/mediocre pavement etc. While the guide is informational, it also highlights the need to improve our interstates as the nation continues to grow:
“The United States moves in large part thanks to the efforts of many elected officials, organizations and citizens whose shared foresight led to the construction of the national interstate system,” said Bud Wright, executive director of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. “Now, as we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Interstate act, it’s clear that our investments in preserving the system are not keeping up even as our nation continues to grow.”

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Health ministry, partners set for MIS
The National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) under the Directorate of Disease Prevention and Control (DPC), Ministry of Health and Sanitation have disclosed to pressmen at their Secretariat, Sierra Leone Medical Stores, New England Vill, Freetown that they are set to kick start the country Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS) Monday June 27th –7 August, 2016 with funds from Global Fund to the tune of 1.3 Million Dollars.
The Programme Manager, Dr. Samuel J Smith introduced members of the technical committee which he said includes the principal investigator, Professor Foday Sarh, Ebrima Jarjou, programme Director, Global Fund Malaria project Sierra Leone, country programme, Francis Tommy statistic Sierra Leone, University of Sierra Leone –College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, Catholic Relief services, World health Organisation and Unicef.
He continued that the MIS is usually conducted after every 2 years but due to the outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) prevented them from conducting the 2015 survey.
Dr. Smith said malaria remains one of the biggest public health problems in Sierra Leone pointing out that over the years the nation has made progress in defining the effort required to control the impact of malaria among its citizens including the development of the Sierra Leone National Malaria control programme Strategy plan 2016-2020 and revision of guidelines in December 2015 to ensure that programme implementation is evidence based.
The Programme Manager asserted that the survey designed to measure the coverage of the core malaria control interventions defined in the 2011-2015 National Malaria Strategic Plan to help the Country assess current implementation strategies as the 2016 survey is district specific and designed to measure the performance of each district and region as it focus on specific issues and trends that are peculiar to the country situation.
He continued that the survey is designed in conformity with international standards aiming to achieve key objectives like measuring the level of ownership and use of mosquito nets, access coverage of the intermittent preventive treatment for pregnant Women, identify treatment practices including the use of specific anti-malaria medications to treat malaria among children under 5, identify diagnostic trends prior to receiving anti-malaria medications for treatment of fever and other malaria –like symptoms, measure the prevalence of malaria among Women age 15-49 years, allow tracking of trend over time.
Given the overview, professor Foday Sarh said the 2016 MIS will cover household populations in Sierra Leone adding that the design use is a representative sample to produce estimates for national, urban and rural areas, regional and districts.
He said the data shall be disaggregated by district owing to the fact that the health system is managed by district.
The Principal investigator continued that the target population are households, household heads and individual living in those households at risk of malaria specifically Women of reproductive age (15-49 years) and children under 5 years.
He continued that the survey will target 6,720 households at national level as the exercise will collect data from 336 clusters total with 20 households per selected cluster.
The Medical Professor added that the survey consist household, Women and Biomarker questionnaires that has been adopted to reflect the population and health issues relevant to Sierra Leone.
Professor Foday Sarh mentioned that there are 196 numerators of which 14 are coordinators, 28 supervisors, 14 nurses, 28 interviewers, 28 Bio markers, 10 laboratory Staff with 6 on a stand-by.
The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Brima Kargbo said during the survey, children age 6-59 months will be tested for anemia and malaria and those who are tested positive for malaria will be offered free treatment.
He note that information obtained from the survey will give the Government and the Ministry and its development partners a better chance of its Global fund malaria grant continued support and approval in the future.
Dr. Brima Kargbo continued that regardless of the fact that malaria is preventable and curable, it remains a major public health problem in Sierra Leone taking its greatest toll on young children and pregnant Women as information collected as part of the 2016 MIS is important for planning, designing and fine-tuning malaria prevention and treatment intervention for better impact.
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Do you love carrots? What’s your favorite way to eat it?
As a rule, carrots are most likely in your refrigerator if you are like me.
Having carrots stored will allow you to avoid the need to go shopping every two to three days.
When storing vegetables and fruits, you cannot tell when they will go bad.
It is important to note that fresh produce in the grocery store does not have expiration dates attached to it.
How To Tell If Carrots Are Bad
Use your eyes. Dark spots may appear on some carrots. If the product looks as if mold is growing on the surface, it’s probably bad, and it needs to be thrown away. Your carrots might feel sticky and slimy, this indicates spoilage of the produce, and they should be thrown out.
Best Ways To Tell If Carrots Shouldn’t Be Eaten
How do they look? Dark spots may develop on some carrots as they age. Those can be removed before use if they aren’t necessarily bad.
Mold on the carrots can mean that they have gone bad, so dispose of them if you see them. The mold’s roots extend surprisingly deep into food, so do not attempt to cut them off.
How it feels. When they are going bad, carrots become mushy and floppy. These don’t necessarily mean that they cannot be used (see below).
They should, however, be disposed of in the garbage if they feel slimy.
It smells. It smells strong when carrots are rotting. A whole carrot should not give off any odor when it’s still fresh.
Have My Baby Carrots Gone Bad?
As with normal carrots, baby carrots also deteriorate.
However, it can be hard to tell if they are floppy, as bending something so short isn’t so easy.
If you see mold, the baby carrots have a slimy texture or smell pungent; these are all telltale signs of expired carrots.
Can Carrots Be Left Out And Be Ok To Eat?
Your answer will depend on where they were left sitting. The orange vegetables should be fine if stored in a cool, dry environment, away from other produce. It is possible to store carrots without refrigeration for three to five days.
If they are placed inside a bag, moisture will collect, and mold will grow on them. They will also rot faster if they are kept near other fruits and vegetables producing ethylene.
Can I Freeze Carrots?
Without a doubt.
If you freeze them, you will need to prepare them first.
Whenever carrots are frozen, they are damaged and will become mushy and unusable once they have been thawed.
Because of this, you should never freeze them whole when you buy them at the store.
You should prepare them according to how you want to freeze them: peel them, slice them, cut them into rounds, etc. Afterward, blanch them for several minutes in boiling water.
Following that, drain the water and then rinse the vegetables under cold water.
Pat the carrots dry after cooling and freeze them in freezer bags and remove as much air as possible.
You can keep them frozen for one year.
An airtight container can also be used to store cooked leftover carrots in the freezer for the same amount of time.
Should Carrots Be Kept In The Fridge?
It is certainly the best place for carrots to be kept in the refrigerator; however, they do not need to be kept there.
Fresh carrots can be preserved here for up to four weeks if they are stored properly.
Even plastic bags can keep carrots fresh inside the fridge, provided they are punctured or left wide open to allow air to circulate.
In addition to cooking carrots, you can also store leftover cooked carrots in the fridge.
Make sure you use them within 3-5 days after putting them inside an airtight container.
Can Carrots Be Left Out Of The Refrigerator For How Long?
Three to five days.
Keeping fresh carrots in the fridge is ideal, but you can also keep them in a root cellar, on the counter, or in a pantry.
When doing this, there are two things you should remember.
It is best to keep vegetables away from each other.
The mature carrot releases ethylene gas like most vegetables. Ripening and rotting are sped up by this gas.
As the carrots go bad, so will the other fruits and vegetables that are within touching distance.
Aside from that, make sure that you don’t store them in plastic bags.
Having moisture collected in the cavity of the carrot can lead to mold growing inside the carrot and thus causing it to become unfit for consumption as a result.
Now you know all about storing carrots in order to preserve them longer.
Apart from the common orange, carrots can be found in red, yellow, white, and purple.
If you have plenty of carrots leftover and cannot use them all before they start to go bad, you can freeze them.
Avoid becoming sick from eating bad carrots now that you know the signs to look out for in an expired carrot.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carrots
My Carrot Is Floppy Is It Bad?
Dehydration is to blame for the carrot’s floppiness. Water makes up about 80-95% of them! If your carrots have become limp, soak them in cold water for 5 hours before using them. They will be firm again once you’re done.
Is It Bad To Eat Old Carrots?
Carrots will go bad over time, just like any other fruit or vegetable. Therefore, they will deteriorate and rot with time. You can harm your health if you consume rotten vegetables. Slowing down this process is possible by storing them properly.

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His conservative government lost its parliamentary majority on Monday, when an independent candidate was confirmed the winner in a critical by-election in Sydney, and now relies on six independents to stay in power. Critics claim the policy is racist against the White majority of the population, as they are deliberately given a disadvantage in the recruitment process. He worked with Hugh Morgan at Western Mining Corporation. I would say that what one describes as the left now is a feeling. What does it mean to be right-wing? Boyer lecturer Owen Harries, Late Night Live's Phillip Adams, and Juliana Engberg, artistic director of the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Melbourne, and Melbourne Biennale, discuss the state of the conservative soul. I think the left has become very sanctimonious and insular, and I think the right-well, I remember Phillip Adams saying, 'Is there such a thing as a right-wing intellectual? He is supported by , who runs the United Patriots Front and , and once called for a picture of Adolf Hitler to be hung in every Australian classroom.
They are often conflated, though they are separate ideas. What does it mean to be left- or right-wing today? This was hours before John Howard rushed to his deathbed. She saw a move into politics as the next logical step. The former fish and chip shop owner has contested state and federal elections in recent years without success. They may never actually have government, but they seem to be a hopeful place for those people who feel literally disenfranchised by the two mainstream government organisations. Source:News Corp Australia They want to see the White Australia policy reinstated. Southern has also said that after touching down in Airport wearing an 'it's okay to be while' T-shirt she received online rape threats.
In early April last year, 23-year-old Thomas Sewell headed along to a Reclaim Australia rally in Melbourne. A politically independent movement of the working class, fighting for social equality and inspired by the most advanced social and political ideas—that is, scientific socialism—is, in fact, the only sound basis to oppose the growth of Christian fundamentalism and the threat that it poses to the democratic rights of all working people. He worked for Grover Norquist at Americans for Tax Reform and trained at the Charles Koch Institute. Former Attorney-General John Ashcroft is a Dominionist, while Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia offers opinion, and legal rulings, clearly influenced by tenets of Reconstructionist thought. The Democratic Party is the leftmost of the two major political parties in the United States, but might be considered a centre-right party compared to the left-wing political parties in many European countries. However, it has generally not aspired to become the majority party in the coalition, and it is generally understood that the will be a member of either the Labor or Liberal parties. Tags: Sydney Watson is an Australian-American journalist and political commentator.
Think about social issues separately from economic or political issues. Consider the policies most important to you. Republicans generally believe in lower taxes, regulation, and immigration, but stronger promotion with laws of stronger social and moral values. The YouTube star's latest scandal comes as the 23-year-old is gearing up for a nationwide speaking tour advocating for 'free speech'. She revealed that Pauline Hanson felt bad that immigration had treated her poorly and hoped to have dinner with the One Nation leader.
However, Southern's clothing turned heads in Australia before her talks have even started, as she entered the country wearing the 'It's okay to be white' shirt. Blair Cottrell is a convicted criminal and self-confessed neo-Nazi. What stances do you normally sympathize with, and which ones could you care less about. It is no accident, for example, that the origins of the prayer-breakfast movement—a major player in the American religious right—can be traced back to explicitly anti-socialist aims. It produces and sources articles often from The Harvard Business Review, The economist, Sky News, Etc.
Traditional industries such as , and manufacturing has moved offshore. Source:News Corp Australia Mr Wilders has been a controversial figure in European politics. Listener 7: Thanks for the opportunity. We have to out-organise the right to overcome their advantage in funding and powerful corporate sponsorship. Share 'I was just reading the comments on the article that came out about the 'It's okay to be white shirt,' and someone was saying, 'I hope she gets raped,'' the YouTube star said. Phillip Adams: No comment on that. Michael Duffy: Thank you very much for those comments.
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Visions of Cody is a novel by Jack Kerouac, perhaps his most stylistically free and varied. It was written in 1951-1952, and though not published in its entirety until 1973, it had by then achieved an underground reputation. Since its first printing, Visions of Cody has been published with an introduction by Beat poet Allen Ginsberg titled "The Visions of the Great Rememberer.
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There are some key ways to know if your child is having difficulty with math and may need some additional help. Their overall attitude towards math, school or their teacher may change. They may put off completing homework and if it has gone on long enough, you will notice their grades start to slip on their regular classwork, homework and tests.
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A new comedy from writer/director David E. Talbert (Baggage Claim) and producer Will Packer (Ride Along, Think Like a Man), this movie tells the festive story of a beloved patriarch who asks his family for one gift this holiday season: to get along.

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About the novel: Ten-year-old Hetty “Handful” Grimké is an urban slave in early nineteenth century Charleston. She is given to the Grimké’s daughter, Sarah, on Sarah’s eleventh birthday. Sarah, however, has a mind of her own and does not want to “own” another human being. She believes she is meant to do something big and important in life. When she tries to free Hetty, her parents intervene and the two girls become bonded in a relationship that will span thirty-five years. Sarah defies her parents and her society by becoming an abolitionist. In this, she is joined by her younger sister Angelina. Together they become pioneers in the abolitionist and human rights movements.
The story is based in part on the historic figure of Sarah Grimké. Kidd uses the character of Hetty and Hetty’s servitude in juxtaposition to Sarah’s liberal leanings. Hetty’s mother, Charlotte, is a fearless and cunning woman who records her family’s history on a quilt that she keeps hidden from her masters while her lover, Denmark Versey, a free black man, plans a slave uprising that ends in disaster.


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PORTSMOUTH — A new farm-to-table restaurant specializing in charcuterie, small plates, homemade pasta and wood-fired pizza will soon open in the former Green Monkey space on Pleasant Street.
Chef/owner Dan Dumont said this week he hopes to open the new eatery, named LoMo, around Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Dumont, the former corporate chef at Ocean Properties, described the new eatery as a "fun and unique restaurant with a strong emphasis on the local farms and farmers from the New England area."
"We're not trying to be fine dining," Dumont said. "This will be real, wholesome, American food."
The restaurant will feature a different meat selection every day, something Dumont said both he and chef de cuisine Matt Audette are very excited about.
"We both love charcuterie," he said.
The menu will consist of appetizers such as "crispy Breezy Hill Farm pork belly" and "sugar pumpkin veloute," he said. Prices for appetizers will range from $8 to $12.
Entrees include "caramelized diver scallops" and "suckling pig," he said, with prices from $28 to $32.
Dumont said his staff will utilize every piece of an animal in their day-to-day cooking, and will also feature a daily roast as part of a larger entree that is expected to change weekly.
"With an ever-changing menu, LoMo will embrace each season with the best and most seasonal ingredients available," he said.
The restaurant will also feature an extensive local beer list, as well as a creative cocktail selection and a unique wine list, he said.
The business will be open for dinner six days a week and for brunch on Sundays.
"It is our goal to have a welcoming dining room that is comfortable, intriguing and fun, all while exhibiting the utmost in hospitality," Dumont said.
The decor inside the restaurant is also expected to be unique, according to Dumont. Fresh herbs will grow in the window sills, and there will be jars of pickled food placed throughout the eatery.
Music that will be played inside the restaurant will give off a "really cool vibe," Dumont said.
"LoMo exists to share our excitement and love for great food and fantastic service all set in a fun and professional environment that will promote the neighborhood and the environment, in addition to the local farmers and fishermen that make the area so special," he said.
The restaurant is also looking to hire and is currently accepting applications for various positions both in the back and front of the house, he said.


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Plan, Prepare And Plan Again: Tsunami Workshops Come To Washington Coast
This week, some coastal communities in Washington will have the opportunity to better prepare for tsunamis, among other natural disasters. Workshops with Washington State Emergency Management officials are planned for coastal towns that could be at risk if a tsunami strikes.
Earthquake program manager Maximilian Dixon says preparedness is key for any disastrous event. But your emergency kit isn’t the only thing you’ll need if you’re in the path of a potentially lethal wall of water.
“If you’re in the tsunami inundation zone, you’re in the risk area, no matter if you’re a visitor, or if you live there," he said. "You need to know how to evacuate — where is high ground.”
The workshops will be hosted throughout the week in Ilwaco, Ocean Park, Port Angeles, and Chimacum, as well as on the Hoh Reservation near Forks. But if you can’t make it to the workshops, there's a good rule to remember after an earthquake.
“Run to high ground or get there as soon as possible," Dixon said. "Because a tsunami will be coming.”


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I take the ability to express myself in words that others can understand far too often!
It’s such a simple thing- I can say ,”Hello”or ,”No thank you- I prefer chocolate” and just like that my desire is met or an explanation is offered as to why it can’t be met.
I can explain to a friend why I’m sad- or what I was thinking of that made me happy. I can order food from a menu or tell an old story.
Such simple things- but today they were insurmountable obstacles for my father in law. He suffered a stroke several years ago and despite huge improvements, this skill of expressing his thoughts in coherent words has not improved.
So many other skills- important skills- have been relearned and he is overall doing extremely well.
His words are not back. So many times as he “talks” with great feeling, it is a complete mystery what he is saying. His heart must be fairly exploding with things he wants to express but cannot.
His mind is clear and his memory amazing! His simple yes and no nods and sometimes even the words themselves are proof of that.
I needed to remember that today- and be thankful that I can express the thoughts of my heart today and so can most of you!
What an incredible blessing words are!


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Health workers are worried a review of government spending could see vital services cut.
Former Treasury head Murray Horn has been appointed to chair an eight-member ministerial group set up to look at cutting health sector bureaucracy.
Health Minister Tony Ryall has said any savings will be spent on improving services for patients.
Nurses Organisation chief executive Geoff Annals said the minister may be disappointed if he is expecting the ministerial group to find rooms full of bureacrats doing nothing.
Mr Annals said the ministerial group will have to weigh up the value of different health services, then decide which ones to cut.
The Public Health Association is cautioning against putting too much emphasis on the front line.
The association's executive director Gay Keating said some people who might be termed "bureaucrats" are as vital as doctors and nurses.
Tony Ryall said the group's mandate is not to cut overall health spending. Rather, he said, its aim is to find savings in the bureaucracy that can then be spent directly on improving patient care.
He said doctors and nurses will be given more say in how money is spent on health services.
The review panel is the first in a series of groups the National-led Government intends setting up to review public spending under its confidence and supply agreement with ACT.

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When fairies get fury-us…….
Game: Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force
Developer: Compile Heart
Publisher: Idea Factory
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Fairy Fencer F returns once again with a more definitive edition if you will on the PlayStation 4. I’ve reviewed a hell of a lot of RPGs in my time here at NGB, and the bar has been set with the likes of Ni No Kuni and some fantastic games from the Tales of series. Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force is another solid JRPG, but ultimately falls up short when comparing it against others in the genre. Let’s get into my reasoning shall we?
Once again, with all my reviews, I shall start with the story. It’s a weird one to be honest, but the sort of weird that you would come to expect from a Japanese RPG. You take on the role of the main character Fang who stumbles upon a sword known as a ‘Fury’. After pulling it out first time asking (even after many have tried), you are followed and joined by a girl, known as a fairy. The main character doesn’t want to know at first but soon comes around to the idea of getting all of the Fury’s and releasing the goddess, who is in eternal lockdown along with yes, you guessed it, the Vile God (love the originality….). You do have the choice along the way to choose who you want to free, so if you are feeling like a right even sod, this game let’s you do exactly that. For me, the story was quite predictable after a few short hours and left me feeling quite bored throughout most of my time with the game.
Audio wise, this game is absolutely bonkers, especially some of the narrative in the game. Some of the dialogue will definitely leave your eyebrows raised. Whether this was on purpose by the developers I’m not to sure, but yes, some of the narrative just sounds and looks damn right wrong. Away from that, the overall tone of the game is quite dull too, nothing that would really stay in your head after you have played it. For me, RPGs have to have strong soundtracks to make them stand out (think Final Fantasy X) but this really falls short in that department.
What was quite interesting however was the battle system. Usually in many RPGs that I have played in my time, 3 members can fight in one battle. However, you can put all 6 party members in battle once, which if anything is great when you want to grind and level up your characters once again. This does mean though that a lack of strategic approach is needed to be successful in the game. Obviously that is a good thing for newcomers of the genre, but didn’t really suit to the type of RPG I traditionally seem to go for more.
One of the best features in the battle system is the ability to link up with your fairy and Fairize. When the appropriate bar is full enough, you can link up with your fairy, ultimately becoming more powerful than ever for a short while. If you’re scratching your head right now wondering what the hell I’m on about, think of Dragon Ball Z and the transformation that occurs there. You can get extra EXP by fulfilling certain challenges in the game, which is handy when you need to grind out your characters to improve their level and skill set.
Unfortunately, when you do have to grind, the battles and overdoing dungeons multiple times really become a tedious affair. If you’re not the level you wanted, you’ll find that you have to go through dungeons time and time again. This really becomes boring after a while, especially when the difficulty hikes up about 1000 spikes after a few hours. This is my pet hate about some RPGs. You are going through the game at a natural pace then all of a sudden, the game wants to make you out to be some kind of complete novice.
I wasn’t really impressed with the visual side of things either. The cutscenes and player interaction skits are really nice to look at in terms of detail, but I was left feeling rather underwhelmed at the dungeons in the game. They looked like a high end PlayStation 3 title. It would of been nice if the developers paid attention to all aspects of the game, instead of just certain parts.
If you haven’t played a lot of RPGs in your time, Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force would be a good place to start. However, for veterans of the genre like myself, you’ll quickly learn that it really doesn’t do anything out of the ordinary, or better than other games in the genre do themselves. The battle system does require a lack of skill in my opinion, due to the fact you can become very overpowered with your fairy and do not have to worry about a certain strategy to defeat a certain enemy or boss with 6 characters on the field at once. Whilst this may be a time killer whilst you wait for the next big RPG, this won’t be an RPG you’ll remember fondly.

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Former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto’o labelled newly appointed Blues boss Antonio Conte as one of the best managers in world football and also made the Italian a simple request.
After Jose Mourinho led the club to the bottom half of the table in December, their worst standing in the Roman Abramovich era, Chelsea quickly parted ways with the ‘Special One’ and appointed Guus Hiddink as their interim manager. Subsequently, amid much speculation in the media, the Blues recently confirmed the appointment of current Italy coach Antonio Conte as their next full time manager.
Conte will take over at Stamford Bridge at the end of Euro 2016 and the Italian has already got an admirer in former Blues forward Samuel Eto’o. Eto’o, who played under Jose Mourinho and scored nine goals in his only season at Chelsea, has expressed his love for the London based club and asked Conte to revive the Blues.
“A great manager like Conte doesn’t need my advice,” Eto’o is quoted as saying by Goal UK. “He showed he is one of the best in world football. He has to continue like this. He has won a lot and Chelsea will allow him to work.
“Conte, just make my Chelsea win again!”
What to expect from Conte?
Above everything else, Conte is known to be a hard task-master. He needs discipline in his teams and players not willing to work hard in both attack and defence have often been axed by the Italian.
With Chelsea facing a major crisis this season, key changes are expected to take place this summer at SW6. The Italian is known to be a clever tactician and it will be interesting to see how Chelsea line up under him. However, one thing is for certain: the Blues will gradually learn to keep their team shape intact during games, something they have conspicuously failed to do this season.

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- the handle of a pan.
- (sometimes initial capital letter) a long, narrow, projecting strip of territory that is not a peninsula, especially such a part of a specified state: the panhandle of Alaska; the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles.
Origin of panhandle1
- to accost passers-by on the street and beg from them.
- to accost and beg from.
- to obtain by accosting and begging from someone.
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Contemporary Examples of panhandle
When it's cold outside, as it is for much of the year in the Idaho panhandle, inside accommodations are warm and cozy.Spaghetti for Breakfast?! Not So Crazy at This Idaho Farm Café
Jane & Michael Stern
August 4, 2014
One represents an urban district in Chicago, the other the Panhandle of Idaho.Immigration’s Odd Couple: Two Puerto Rican Congressmen Forge a Deal
May 11, 2013
Southern Florida is mostly democrat, the north and panhandle mostly Republican.North Florida Republicans Stressed Out
November 7, 2012
Last year panhandle ranchers Phillip and Doris Smith suffered through the worst one-year drought in Texas history.The Texas Drought Seen Firsthand from the Eyes of Ranchers
August 9, 2012
So we made it the boys from Nebraska and South Dakota, from the Panhandle and Okeehobee.Denis O’Hare Talks About One-Man Show “An Iliad”
March 25, 2012
Historical Examples of panhandle
It was a hard-luck symposium, of course; but there was more to it than just a panhandle touch.Shorty McCabe
Yet there was no better line-rider in the Panhandle than Jumbo Wilkins.
Somehow the sobriquet had clung to him even after his return to the Panhandle.
I'm not goin' to beg you on my knees to take the best job in the Panhandle.
The cañon was at that time a terra incognita to these cattlemen of the Panhandle.
- (sometimes capital) (in the US) a narrow strip of land that projects from one state into another
- (in a South African city) a plot of land without street frontage
- US and Canadian informal to accost and beg from (passers-by), esp on the street
Word Origin for panhandle
"something resembling the handle of a pan," 1851, from pan (n.) + handle (n.). Especially in reference to geography, originally American English, from 1856, in reference to Virginia (now West Virginia; Florida, Texas, Idaho, Oklahoma, and Alaska also have them). Meaning "an act of begging" is attested from 1849, perhaps from notion of arm stuck out like a panhandle, or of one who handles a (beggar's) pan.
"to beg," 1888, from panhandle (n.) in the begging sense. Related: Panhandled; panhandling.


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Cornell University College of Architecture, Art and Planning student projects,Conservation Treatment Job # 1394 (2 different records and titles) Conservation Treatment Job # 1402 (1 of the titles from #1394)
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This was sent through with Job # 1402-G06, Tatyana Petukhova changed job # to 1394 which was originally a totally different title, and was reassigned to job # 11097 -------------- Summary: Volumes containing honors designs and theses; an interscholastic competition; and merit solutions for landscape design, 1912-1922. Also, student projects and drawings, and photographs of projects, 1903-1967; three banners and one plaque for the Inter College Athletic Championships, 1910-1916; approximately 300 student pen and ink sketches, primarily copied from published works; and student projects for the Dept. of City and Regional Planning. Includes drawings of Cornell University and Ithaca buildings, such as Sage College, Boardman and Cascadilla Halls, Llenroc, the Grant Mansion, Giles House and student apartments, as well as proposed residential halls and academic buildings. Also, drawings of historic European and classical structures, and architectural elements. Among the students and architects whose work is represented are Carre`re & Hastings, Richard C. Murdock (Cornell University Class of 1927), John Wellborn Root (Cornell University Class of 1909), and Robert J. Eidlitz (Cornell University Class of 1885). Notes: In part, photocopies.

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Since performing his song “Miss Misery” from the movie Good Will Hunting on the Oscars earlier this year, Elliott Smith has become the glossy mags’ favorite mopey white boy, kind of the way Kurt Cobain was in the early 90s. But whereas Cobain’s anguish and confusion were manifest in Nirvana’s confrontational music, Smith’s lovelorn sulkiness is couched in gentle, glorious melodies, a synthesis of the Beatles, Todd Rundgren, Nick Drake, Big Star, and the Beach Boys with all the sharp edges sanded away. On his fourth solo album and major label debut, XO (Dreamworks), Smith magnifies his strummy hooks with grandiose string-heavy arrangements, more confident elocution, and more sophisticated melodies. But I have to say that while he’s definitely shown a knack for capturing failed romance and its bitter, almost mute aftermath in words, hearing him coo a line like “What a fucking joke” amid the lush Brian Wilson vocal harmonies on “I Didn’t Understand” just doesn’t strike me as that poignant. Smith plays nearly every instrument on the album and wrote the woozy string charts himself, but here he’ll be backed by the terrific Portland duo Quasi, which features Sleater-Kinney drummer Janet Weiss and Smith’s old Heatmiser band mate Sam Coomes, who’ll also open the show with their own set. They’ve got a sympathetic Beatles jones, but their hard-rocking ways could obliterate Smith’s lovely delicacy. Friday, 10 PM, Metro, 3730 N. Clark; 773-549-0203. PETER MARGASAK
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