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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is taking even more steps to tighten the state's budgetary belt.
Tomblin announced March 19 he had steps to further reduce state spending because of slowing general revenue fund tax collections.
"Effective immediately, all agencies within the Executive Branch will implement a temporary hiring restriction on general revenue-funded position," a news release from Tomblin's office states.
Tomblin said in the news release he has advocated for and implemented plans to promote fiscal responsibility throughout his career.
"While we have fared better than most states in recent years, our nation's economic challenges continue to impact our state's revenue collections," Tomblin said in the news release. "The plan I'm implementing ensures key government services will continue to be provided to our people, and necessary employment positions to deliver those services will be filled."
West Virginia's general revenue tax collections were $35 million below budget forecast through the end of February, and that slowdown is expected to continue.
The temporary hiring restriction is effective immediately and will remain in effect through June 30, 2013, unless rescinded or extended, according to the news release.
Positions funded by special revenue sources will not fall within that hiring restriction, and the restriction will not result in any furloughs or layoffs, according to the news release. General revenue-funded positions within the Executive Branch that are vacant or become vacant will remain that way unless the Office of the Governor approves hiring.
Tomblin asked state agencies to cut their budgets by 7.5 percent in August but several agencies were exempt, including education, the West Virginia State Police and the Department of Health and Human Resources. Those cuts resulted in $75 million, including more than $450,000 from Tomblin's office budget.
Tomblin said during his Feb. 13 State of the State Address that West Virginia "did not kick the can down the road by borrowing money or allowing deficits to mount."
State Budget Office Director Mike McKown had been predicting a $389 million deficit since starting the budget process last year.
He said rising health care costs were the biggest factor to blame for the tight budget situation. He also knew West Virginia Lottery funds had been dropping since their peak in 2007.


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Authorities say the 1996 Honda was traveling Eastbound on the Grand Central Parkway around 3:50 a.m. when it lost control and struck a guardrail in the vicinity of Utopia Parkway and 188th Street. Police say the driver was driving impaired.
The vehicle was traveling in the center lane at a high speed then moved into the right lane before the driver lost control. According to police, the driver began to brake causing the vehicle to slide off the roadway onto the shoulder and into the guardrail.
The impact of the crash caused three people sitting in the back of the Honda to be ejected from the rear window. Two of the victims in the crash were killed.
18-year-old Anil Persaud and 17-year-old Meera Dukharan both from Queens where pronounced dead at the scene.
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The driver, 20-year-old Madosh Hansraj, a 19-year-old male passenger sitting in the front and 21-year-old male passenger were also taken to New York Hospital.
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Old Venice - Point Loma
- Address:
2910 Canon St
San Diego, CA 92106Neighborhood:
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Old Venice - Point Loma
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.oldvenicerestaurant.com/
- Phone: 6192225888x
- Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Contemporary Italian, Italian
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wine, Wine Bar
A word from Old Venice - Point Loma
Family owned and operated for over 30 years. Old Venice is the perfect place to enjoy time with the ones you love. Tastefully decorated, with multiple dining areas including our garden patios and bar featuring live music. You will immediately be enraptured with the European ambiance of one of San Diego's finest dining venues.Continued
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Old Venice - Point Loma reviews from OpenTable diners
80 reviews since June 3, 2014
- Food4.3Service4.4
- Ambiance4.2Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (59)romantic (44)great for outdoor dining (43)special occasion (34)fit for foodies (22)good for groups (21)great for lunch (15)vibrant bar scene (15)late-night find (9)notable wine list (8)hot spot (8)kid-friendly (8)great for brunch (3)scenic view (1)Show More
- Good food, nothing fancyItalianfoodguyDined on 9/26/2014Overall good, I would maybe go back. Food was pretty good.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Old VeniceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/25/2014Have written a review for the OBRag.org. If you want to see what I thought of the restaurant, check it out there later this week.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- neighborhood gemEricBDined on 9/23/2014Intimate neighborhood restaurant with excellent Italian food. Very quiet at lunch time. A great spot for a business meeting. There is an outdoor patio at the back of the restaurant but I've never been seated there. It's busy on weekend nights but I'm not sure about weekday nights. We went this week for the Restaurant Week $10 lunch special which was obviously a great value. It came with a wonderful salad and the Spaghetti Carbonara I ordered was very good with lots of pancheta.Special Features:
- Restaurant Week DinerAhall615Dined on 9/21/2014My husband and I came here for San Diego restaurant week. Everything we ordered was delicious and the service was great. We will be back again someday!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/19/2014The food was excellent and our waitress was a gemSpecial Features:
- Well done!!FirstDateDined on 9/18/2014I was referred to Old Venice (OV) by a friend. I was looking for a place to that I could take a first date and have couple drinks and some dinner. OV was a hit. The staff were amazing, the food was awesome and sharing the experience with a beautiful was even better. I would highly recommend OV and I will be back again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lovely PlaceChefsyDined on 9/13/2014Old Venice is really a lovely, little restaurant. Most of the food was extraordinary, especially the Flat Bread Foccacia. The only complaint I had was the Bolognese. This is one of my favorite things to eat and I also make it myself. I rarely find the execution of this dish in a restaurant done well and Old Venice was not the exception. What I got was something much more akin to Lasagna made with Rigatoni noodles. It was NOT Bolognese. But everything else was absolutely delicious. The ambience is also charming. It is a great place to sit with friends/family and dine and talk.Special Features:
- Nice service, good food, got noisyCarefulEyeDined on 8/22/2014We started out in the bar--where we had booked an Open Table reservation. The staff in the bar did not know about reservations, but invited us to any open table and we found a good one. Service was very nice. Friendly, reasonably fast, got our orders right, kept us hydrated--until a large group entered the bar. They pretty much took over all the corner space, encroaching on us and our neighbors. They were loud, sitting 8 to a table, bumping into those of us who had been sitting and eating before they descended on us. It killed the vibe for us. It also caused service speed and quality to decline by diluting the server's attention. Lastly, once the band starts, talking was impossible. We hurried out and went down the road.Special Features:
- missi the OLD VeniceOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/13/2014Not quite up to par. Miss the old menu. This used to be a family favorite. We'll try it again in 6 months or so, hoping it regains some of its old magic...Our recent visits have been quite disappointing - but we're not ready to write it off.Special Features:
- Very good place to eathoneymoonerDined on 8/9/2014I remember this being the place to get one of the best lunches in town, after moving away from San Diego for 12 years, I went back for my honeymoon and had dinner for the first time there and was blown away with it all. The only I would change is the parking. It can be hard to find a spot near by and some times you have to go about two to three blocks away to get spot but that is more because of the area just having a lot to offer.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- PERFECT LUNCHJustJuan55Dined on 8/8/2014i went during lunch around 1 PM on Saturday 8-9-14 and it was amazing. It was only me and my fiance, WE had the whole thing to our self it was perfect. Bobby took care of us. I asked if i could get breaded shrimp and the chef did it! taste was great. i got a mojito it was a little strong i asked bobby if he can add more juice and with out hesitation he did and came back it was legit. we came the night before and it was PACKED! alot of people in a good way. bar was full music was bumping. so if you want quiet come in the day and something fast and louder come at night.Special Features:
- Excellent dinnerFoodwfamilyDined on 8/8/2014Went with our family and everyone had an amazing experience from the food to the friendly hospitality! One of our favorite restaurants!Special Features:
- Great Ambience, So-So ServicenaturallyhealthylifeDined on 8/1/2014This is the 2nd time I have gone to Old Venice for a special occasion. Last time, I wrote that it was my best friend's 21st birthday, and I requested them to bring the Homemade Old Venice Cookie as our dessert (of course we would pay for it) so it could be a surprise for the birthday girl. Not only did they completely neglect this request, they completely ignored her birthday and didn't mention it once. Regardless, I loved the atmosphere, so I brought my boyfriend here for our 3rd anniversary 2 days ago. I wrote that it was our anniversary on the reservation, and again, no acknowledgement of that whatsoever. I am starting to wonder why this establishment even uses Open Table. I will go somewhere else for special occasions now.Special Features:
- Good ServiceSteveDined on 8/1/2014Old Venice came highly recommended to us, but my dinner was just ok and my wife's ravioli was bland. Too many of the items on the menu were stated as "spicy" which isn't to our liking and didn't leave much selection for us. There was only one other table with someone eating so it was very quiet. There were a lot of pizza take-out orders so I think we should have had the pizza instead. The service was great and our server was very friendly.Special Features:
- Fabulous Foodlove2eatoutDined on 7/27/2014We just recently found this restaurant and we have been their 3 times in 3 months. Pizzas are delicious and cooked to perfection. We order something new every time we go.Special Features:
- Still going strongOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 7/26/2014After a 10 year absence it is still a great restaurant. The décor still provides lots of memories.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- old world charm a thing of the pastcriticDined on 7/19/2014Between the loud gypsy kings cover band and the wait staff constantly breaking down tables and dragging chairs around throughout our whole dinner, I would not recommend this place. Used to come here 10 years ago. I would say good for families and boisterous groups.
- Wonderful anniversary dinner....JandKinCODined on 7/18/2014My wife and I were in town for our 10th anniversary and had previously dined at Old Venice. The manager specifically went out of her way to help with my request to have a dozen roses delivered to the dinner as part of this special occasion. Additionally the food and ambiance were spectacular as we remembered it! I would highly recommend this restaurant and cannot wait to go back on our next trip. Thank you again for making it a great experience!Special Features:
- KathyOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 7/17/2014Great place to go before a concert at Humphrey's. We enjoyed sitting out on the patio.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A GemWinkDined on 7/13/2014We went to Old Venice on the recommendation of a friend and what a great recommendation it was. This was the best Italian food that my wife and I have experienced in years. The concern by the staff for the quality of your meal was second to none. While we were just visiting San Diego I would definitely make this a must place to eat. My only regret is that we don't have one in Gainesville, Florida.Special Features:
- Must've been first impressionWhateverDined on 7/10/2014Went here for our first date 15 years ago and a couple of dates in between. Returned for our tenth wedding anniversary last week. They did make a nice attempt at our celebrating by giving us a free tiramisu with Congratulations scrawled in chocolate. The service was decent. Got cold sitting outside so we asked for the heater to be turned on. That took a while but the manager did come by and offer to drag a portable heater over to our table when the overhead heater wouldn't work. Didn't get a candle put on our table until the last couple sitting outside near us left. Then we were given theirs... Food was okay. Kind of would've expected more for $100. Baked feta app was good, although the olive flavor was a tad strong.Special Features:
- Mangia BeneGajaDined on 6/29/2014Great restaurant near Humphrey's. First time there before concert, easy 1 minute drive to Humphrey's. Food was great as was the atmosphere on the patio. We will definitely return!Special Features:
- Great FoodArbuckleDined on 6/26/2014Yes, great food. But be prepared to walk a block or two as parking is at a premium.Special Features:
- Delicious food!CriscoDined on 6/26/2014We hadn't been to Old Venice in a long time, so it was good to come back. We had tickets for a show at Humphrey's, so this is a great location if you want somewhere to go to dinner before a show. The food, as always, was delicious. The shrimp stuffed with crab was to die for, as was the lasagna! I only wish I could have taken my leftover lasagna home with me (nice sized portion!), but I didn't have a way to keep it cold. :-(Special Features:
- Great ItaliansrickmVIPDined on 6/22/2014Everything was delicious and service was great. Plates large so consider smaller portions if you're not starved.Special Features:
- Good dinnerPastaDined on 6/17/2014We enjoyed the pasta special (Tues. buy one get one free) before heading over to Humphreys for a concert.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- PleasantDowntownGalVIPDined on 6/14/2014On a recent vacation in San Diego my husband and I stopped in to Old Venice at Point Loma. It is a lovely restaurant - tucked on a neighborhood side street. While we had a pleasant experience - it was pricey and the food was not exceptional.Special Features:
- Loved it!nindrewDined on 6/5/2014I recently heard from a friend to try Old Venice. It was a wonderful experience. The food was on point and tasted like my family's italian so I felt like a kid again! Great place to take friends in town or if in the mood for Italian "comfort food". Wine selection was good and delicious. I felt like was a little pricey for the some of the entrees, however, the portions are good sized. The service was great, everyone was lending a helping hand and friendly. Thanks again!Special Features:
- The following 116 reviews are from the Old Venice - Point Loma reviews archive.
- Too loud!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/31/2014We were placed in a small table for two right behind & very close to a party of 10, so it was extremely noisy! The restaurant in itself was very loud. Not the place to go for a romantic dinner. It's hard to even speak unless your shouting!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- prom2014Dined on 5/31/2014I went to Old Venice with a group of 12 people for prom. They did have a bit of trouble trying to seat all of us in the same place but it worked out in the end. The food was great and the atmosphere was greater. Every one of my party members gave it a thumbs up and thanked me for choosing that restaurant. Service wasn't anything spectacular but at the same time I can't say anything ill of them. It was a wonderful experience and I would without a doubt come back for a special occasion.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- PL NeighborhoodneighborhoodgalDined on 5/25/2014Food and service was very good although I thought over priced. Very nice atmosphere and a gem to have in the neighborhood. I would find some outstanding quality bread for standard table service. Aside from sesame seeds bread was soft and tasteless - was surprised. Seafood risotto, cilantro pesto shrimp/squid ink noodles and salmon were all delicious. Good to have some parking behind restaurant otherwise along the street. Also very helpful that they accept reservations - at least at dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Special anniversaryWhippet2Dined on 5/19/2014Did not disappoint. Excellent service by Andre. We are chicago Italians and picky. This was as good as we make at home.Special Features:
- Romantic, Charming and Great Food!OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 5/18/2014This is a not to be missed place when you want a charming patio with great Italian food. We come back over and over and are never disappointed.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/16/2014Went for my graduation lunch. Awful service. Waitress spilled water on my mom while pouring water and didn't apologize. Pizzas were soggy and pasta was undercooked (noodles still hard). Very disappointed because I had such a great time with yummy food during restaurant week and was hoping for the same level of service.
- ExcellentOlive72Dined on 5/3/2014Great place , staff friendly table was ready via open table resor...chic décor yet not over the top...food was superb!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Old VeniceMyFavsDined on 5/3/2014Bella! Love this quaint restaurant lots of options for Italian classic or modern great lighting and ambiance.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- change in service qualityJonathanDined on 5/2/2014We have enjoyed previous dinning visits to old world Venice however last night was disappointing as service was slow and we had to ask for basics that the server should know . I hope th I s was a fluke and not a trendSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Reliably great!goodfood4everDined on 4/28/2014We have been dining at Old Venice for over 16 years. Cozy neighborhood Italian restaurant with live music in the bar on the weekends. Seafood risotto is fabulous, with generous amounts of shrimp, scallops and fish. Rigatoni Bolognese is rich and tasty. Grilled salmon is done to perfection with great roasted red potatoes. Surf and turf was a real surprise - not really Italian, but absolutely delicious. Wines are reasonably priced, and the cocktails are expertly made and generous servings.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- PcolaFoodieDined on 4/26/2014Live in San carlos and love your food! Wish you had another location in town closer, but still worth the drive!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Terrific Everytimeluv2eatDined on 4/25/2014Enjoyed a wonderful dinner with friends at Old Venice. Food is fabulous..never had a bad meal. Save room for the Choc. chip Cookie dessert. A bit crowded when restaurant is busy, but differentl dining options( inside or outside) can help. Worth traveling outside our neighborhood.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Gardner Denver (NYSE: GDI) has recently plunged 12% in one day, from $75.54 to $67.40 per share, due to the collapse of the buyout offer from SPX Corporation (NYSE: SPW). SPX previously intended to buy out Gardner Denver for around $4.2 billion, valuing each share at as high as $85. Is SPX's offer generous? Or is it fair value for Gardner Denver? Should investors consider the dramatic drop in the company's share price as a buying opportunity?
Business Snapshot
Gardner Denver is a leading stationary air compressors and blowers manufacturers. The company has two main product groups; Industrial Products Group, which contributes 53% of the company's total sales, and the Engineered Products Group, with 47% of total sales. It was reported that in the former group, distribution sales channel generated around 42% of the total revenue, whereas 39% was generated via direct sales to the end users. In contrast, in the Engineered Products Group, 60% of the revenue was sold directly to customers, whereas 31% was sold to OEM. Gardner Denver had a diversified customer base, with no single customer accounting for more than 5% of its total consolidated revenue.
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In the last 10 years, Gardner Denver has delivered quite a sustainable performance, with continuously positive operating cash flow and free cash flow. It generated positive profits in 9 out of the last 10 years, and 2009 was the only year that Gardner Denver reported negative income. This was due to $262.4 million impairment charges to reduce the goodwill level of Industrial Products Group. They were non-cash charges, thus the cash flow was not affected at that time. Trailing twelve months, Gardner Denver generated $5.41 EPS, along with $291 million in operating cash flow and $236 million in free cash flow. The company has a very small payout ratio. It has paid $0.20 per share in dividends in 2011, with a payout ratio of only 3.8%.
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SPX is a global specialized engineered solutions company with sales in more than 150 countries. The company operates in several business segments, including Flow Technology, Test and Measurement; Thermal Equipment and Services; and Industrial Products and Services. The majority of sales (about $2 billion out of total revenue of $5.46 billion) was generated from Flow Technology. The second biggest revenue source was Thermal Equipment and Services, with nearly $1.65 billion in sales.
For a while, SPX has been focusing on flow control equipment used with liquids ranging from petroleum to dairy products. It already sold Service Solutions Business to Robert Bosch GmbH for around $1.15 billion to exit the automotive industry. Actually, Gardner Denver has been a target of leveraged buyout from KKR & Co, as well as private equity firms Advent International, TPG Capital, and Onex, with the offers in the $70 per share range. However, SPX emerged as a top bidder, offering $85 per share. As of September 2012, SPX booked $2.3 billion in stockholders' equity, only $346 million in cash, with the long and short-term debt of more than $2 billion. The total market capitalization is around $3.4 billion. Thus, in order to make an offer of $4.2 billion, SPX would need to raise much more capital either via more equity injection or debt issuance.
Many people had raised the issue of overpaying for Gardner Denver. However, at $4.2 billion, it was only nearly 8.9x EV/EBITDA for the company. Morgan Stanley wrote: "Comparing this to a sample of 47 large deals since 2009, we come to the conclusion that implied (valuation) multiples do not look egregious -- the average multiples paid since 2009 has been 2.1 times trailing sales and 12.9 times trailing EBITDA"
Cheapest Among Peers
The offer multiples were still reasonable compared with the valuation of Gardner Denver's peers, including Atlas Copco AB (NASDAQOTH: ATLKY), Federal Signal Corp (NYSE: FSS), and Ingersoll-Rand (NYSE: IR). Atlas is valued the highest, at 10.85x EV/EBITDA, whereas Federal Signal Corp is valued at 9.51x EV multiples. Ingersoll-Rand is the cheapest, just slightly more expensive than the offer of SPX, at 8.74x EV/EBITDA.
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At the current EV multiples of 7.5x, it is definitely cheap. Some analysts even think of the potential for a $90 per share offer for the company. As Gardner Denver keeps looking for strategic partners or buyers, you may want to consider an opportunistic play on this industrial engineered products maker with a relatively low valuation.
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Date Reviewed: January 26, 2013
Strengths: Bought these when I was low on cash and planned to change them out after a couple of months. However, it has been 6 months now and they are holding up great!!
Weaknesses: None.
Bottom Line:
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Price Paid: $50.00
Purchased At: Road Runner Bikes
Similar Products Used: Mavic Crossmax, Performance Xendro
Bike Setup: 2005 Specialized Stumpjumper, Fox Fork and Shock, Hayes Disc Brakes.
Date Reviewed: January 22, 2013
Strengths: Cheap, tough, stays true, takes a beating
Weaknesses: maybe weight? don't care much.
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Date Reviewed: August 14, 2012
Strengths: Stays true... until sidewall splits
Weaknesses: Heavy, not durable
Bottom Line:
And this was on the rear - I mostly use the front brake.
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Bike Setup: 26" with v brakes
Date Reviewed: July 3, 2012
Strengths: Lite, STRONG, W I D E.
Weaknesses: ??? not in anodized colors?
Bottom Line:
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Date Reviewed: June 5, 2012
Strengths: Super strong wheel. Stays true!
Weaknesses: None
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Date Reviewed: May 29, 2012
Strengths: Inexpensive, VERY solid, stay true, wide.
Weaknesses: None
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Date Reviewed: May 9, 2012
Strengths: stays true
Weaknesses: rim sidewall wear - tire blow out rim after 2 years -
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Date Reviewed: August 6, 2011
Strengths: Seems to be a solid product.
Weaknesses: none yet
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not worth buying. How ever I'm not a dedacated downhill'er, and I don't do spin tricks but I do catch my fair share air. The first day I took it out I Knuckeled a 10' gap (I know not that empressive) if the rim was going to bend that would have been the time it did not. I finished my day with repeted 8' drops and still the rim is true. If you bent this rim on your first time out well I guess your a mad man and I would guess you would probably bend any rim on the market. If you had problems changing your tire ask your wife/girlfriend for your b a l l s back because it's not that bad. Bottom line buy it you'll like it.
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Bike Setup: Specilized Pitch comp
Date Reviewed: July 26, 2011
Strengths: Very strong
Weaknesses: Heavy, I dont like the machined sidewall for rim breaks (very ugly), very hard to get tires on to
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid: $120.00
Purchased At: Niagaracycle.com
Similar Products Used: WTB SX24
Bike Setup: GT Force 3.0, Raceface Turbine bars, Origin 8 Headset, Fox Float 32 RLC, Shimano XT crank, Black Ops Pedals, BBG Bashguard, Shimano XT Rapid Rise rear derailleur, KCNC Derailleur pulleys with oversized cartridge bearings, Mavic 719 rims laced to Shimano XT hubs DT Swiss Champion spokes, Fox RP23 rear shock.
Date Reviewed: May 24, 2011
Strengths: like others have said, this is a very durable rim. I've done 2ft drops on concrete over and over with these, and the keep on spinning. easier to seat tires on these than my old Alexrims
Weaknesses: none so far. I don't mind the extra weight
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Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: River City Cycles
Similar Products Used: Alexrims DP20 Discs
Bike Setup: 05 Hardrock
Date Reviewed: February 24, 2011
Strengths: Durable as hell - this came laced to the Shimano Saint M800 hub I just reviewed. This has taken all kinds of punishment in the month I've had it and hasn't come out of true and I plan on beating this rim to submission.
Weaknesses: None, especially since it only cost me $20 and came laced with DT Swiss stainless spokes. It is a bit heavy and a little too wide (27mm) but these don't affect my performance at all.
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Price Paid: $20.00
Purchased At: eBay
Similar Products Used: Bontrager Camino, Matrix 500, Pure XCR, Alex DM24, stock wheels that came on both of my Treks
Bike Setup: Trek 3700 - nothing stock
Date Reviewed: February 20, 2011
Strengths: Strong rim, tire sits on the rim very snug so there are no worries about the tire coming off if you have a flat.
Weaknesses: Heavy, not a welded rim.
Bottom Line:
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Similar Products Used: WTB Dual Dutys.
Date Reviewed: January 11, 2011
Strengths: Indestructable
Weaknesses: Hard to change tires
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Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid: $89.00
Purchased At: JensonUSA
Similar Products Used: Matrix 550 (stock)
Bike Setup: 08 Trek 820 truvativ stem, ea30 bar, avid speed dial 7 levers, rigid fork, bb5 front-stock v rear, single speed, bontrager road saddle, kenda nevegals
Date Reviewed: October 1, 2010
Strengths: light for given strength, but still affordable
Weaknesses: tire changing (with decent levers)
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It's been over a year now, and my do-it-all bike has become my favorite bike (over my full-sus stumpy and my trials-specific Czar). In the year that I've had these rim, if I do my math correctly, I've ridden 1700 miles and have done 500 or so hucks to flat (between 1-3 feet drops usually onto hard pack or concrete). In addition, during my commute to work, I usually break off to do some urban trials which is very abusive on wheels altogether. I use rim brakes in the rear and disc up front, and my wheels are built only 3 cross.
One gripe, though I've since worked around, is the rim depth which make tire removal challenging. I've broken an old Park lever, but then, that lever was 15 years old. With practice, I've learned to live with it. Now, I don't even give it a second thought with my $4 Pedros plastic levers.
In comparison to the rims (middling DT Swiss) I have on my actual "mountain bike" the Rhyno Lites are a bit heavier, but it's really not that noticeable especially factoring in what I had for lunch that day (2 lb steak versus a 50gram power bar). It corners just fine as far as I can tell, but then I'm not that aggressive in carving turns on public trails with speed limits.
On another note, in comparison the ridiculously wide rims I've got on the trials comp rig, the Rhyno Lites do pinch flat more often, but then, we are talking the difference between 48mm vs 27.5mm here. The solution, increase the pressure. I'm 175 lbs with gear and pinched on concrete edges and pointy rocks only occasionally at 40psi (running 50psi now). By contrast I run 30psi on the 48mm trials rim. The problem with the 48mm trials rim is that the tire tread basically flattens out giving you more contact vertically, but less when leaning into a turn. That's just what you want for trials and not much else.
Thus, the Rhyno Lite, being somewhere in between, is perfect for what I do most often with it--a little of everything. It's strong but not too heavy. It's wide enough to handle fairly large tires, but not too wide that you can't lean into a turn. For those who don't want to have the rims be the most expensive component on their bike but do want the confidence and reliability, this is it. Just make sure you have decent hubs/spokes to match and a good tire lever.
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Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: craigslist
Bike Setup: Planet X Zebdi Mk5 (street trials hardtail), Hadley hubset, Hozfeller/Howitzer crankset/bb, Avid Ultimate V rear, Avid BB7 (1st gen) front, 4 inch Fox fork, SRAM X0/X9 1x9 drivetrain.
Date Reviewed: May 12, 2010
Strengths: strong, balanced, wide rim, affordable, looks good
Weaknesses: none so far
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid: $100.00
Purchased At: Pricepoint
Similar Products Used: comparable WTBs and crummy weinnmans
Bike Setup: Haro AM Frame
Sunlytes Pricepoint Deore Hub setup with kevlar rim tape
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Intense Edge FRO 2.4 front
WTB Motoraptor 2.35 rear
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"The system is working here in Rhode Island," said Director of Health Michael Fine, MD. "This would not be possible if it weren't for the strong commitment of our health care professionals and institutions, and the dogged determination of our community health centers to care for the undeserved."
Based on data from a number of sources, the report assessed a total of 30 indicators of access, prevention and quality, potentially avoidable hospital use, and health outcomes. In these areas Rhode Island ranked eighth for the overall lifetime health, fifth for prevention and treatment, 11th in access and affordability, and 29th in potentially avoidable hospital use for those with low incomes.
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Scott, Tringale tied at BarclaysBy DOUG FERGUSON
The Associated Press | August 23,2014PARAMUS, N.J. Now that the majors are over, Adam Scott is going after the only big prize left this year a shot at the $10 million FedEx Cup title.
Scott ran off four straight birdies in the middle of his round Friday, and then closed with an approach that settled a foot from the cup for a tap-in birdie and a 6-under 65. That gave him a share of the 36-hole lead with Cameron Tringale at The Barclays.
Three dozen players were within five shots of the lead, a group that includes British Open and PGA champion Rory McIlroy. The worlds No. 1 player, going after his fourth straight victory, shook off some rust on the range and was nine shots better than his opening round with a 65.
Scott won The Barclays a year ago at Liberty National, and it felt like a bonus in a year in which he won his first major at the Masters. He never had a serious chance at any of the majors this year, and he is looking at the FedEx Cup playoffs differently.
Theres so much to play for, and for me to be satisfied with the year, I need four really great weeks, Scott said.
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Some scorecards needed more than just numbers, starting with Phil Mickelson.
Lefty took a bogey on the five-and-dime fifth hole, thusly named because Byron Nelson always used a 5-iron and a wedge. Mickelson, like so many other players, tried to drive the green and took a wild detour. His shot bounced into the grandstand, behind a row of seats on the thin carpet of the hospitality area. Instead of dropping into deep grass, he chose to play it out of the bleachers, right next to a half-filled glass of beer on a table.
It went too long, over the green and into a bunker, though it gave the crowd a thrill.
It wasnt hard to make contact. It was hard to hit it on that skinny little green and get it to stop, Mickelson said.
He compared it with trying to hit a shot off the cart path, except the carpet doesnt scrape up your club as much.
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Its a very bunched leaderboard, McIlroy said. Im still five shots behind, but theres a lot of players between me and the leaders obviously, a few quality guys at the top, Adam being one of them. So Im going to have to shoot a couple of rounds similar to today to maybe win this thing.
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2. Use tried and tested CMS – Sounds okay, but think about some of those alleged CMSâ Joomla, WordPress, etc. Not much better, but the argument against a custom system does have some merits. All CMS sucks. But that being said, there is something to being said for getting hacked and not paying six figures for the right because you paid for a custom piece of software. I may suck at math, but paying $150k+ and paying for a compromise is worse than just paying for the compromise.
3. Use strong password hashing – Fair, but even well-hashed passwords can be bruteforced with enough time and computing power. We've talked about passwords often enough that you know they are broken. Trust us, there is a huge difference between hashing/crypto like Lanman with a static key (hello KGS!@#$%) and crytp3 using sha256. If you do not know the difference, here is a hint – Rainbow Tables.
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"While most health problems are not emergencies, many people unwisely visit an ER because they can get in without an appointment. But, they pay a high price for that convenience," says Ron Kuzdak, D.O., a family medicine physician at Farmington Village Family Practice located in downtown Farmington. "In the past, an ER was the first option. Now urgent care centers are the best choice for no-appointment convenience."
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In addition to earaches, Botsford Midwest Urgent Care offers treatment for asthma, bites (insect and animal), bone fractures, bronchitis, burns (minor), eye infection and injuries, headaches, lacerations, pneumonia, seasonal illnesses (colds, flu and allergies), sinus and upper respiratory infections, sports injuries, sprains and strains, work-related injuries, wounds, and much more.
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COLUMBIA CITY, Ind., (UPI) — Authorities in Indiana said a police dog escaped from its kennel and was found about eight miles away 19 hours after the escape.
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Swish by Han
- Address:
38 Wellington St. East
Toronto, ON M5E 1C7Neighborhood:
Downtown/ Financial District
- Cuisine:
KoreanPrice: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Swish by Han
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://swishbyhan.wordpress.com/
- Phone: 6473430268
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - 2:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Fusion / Eclectic, Korean, Asian
- Executive Chef: Leemo Han
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Beer, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Contact: Leeto Han 647-343-0268
A word from Swish by Han
Swish by Han was created to share the unknown culture of modern-day South Korea. While serving traditional flavors of korean cuisine, the Han brothers have collaborated to create a contemporary Korean menu, bringing a new flair to Toronto dining.Continued
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Swish by Han reviews from OpenTable diners
19 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.3Service4
- Ambiance4Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (16)neighborhood gem (12)great for lunch (9)good for groups (8)hot spot (4)late-night find (3)romantic (3)special occasion (2)scenic view (2)Show More
- AlbertDined on 7/29/2014Menu has changed dramatically. Music is always too loud.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Going downhill..Jw13Dined on 7/14/20143rd time coming here.. They were very great a few years ago but I find the food to be not as great as I remember. Some dishes haven't changed but some have gotten worse. Also the first table we got was covered with ants. While I still think fondly of this restaurant, probably won't be recommending it to my friends anymore.Special Features:
- I Love Swish by Han!Swishfan3Dined on 6/28/2014My 3rd time visiting S by H and this time I brought 5 others with me. At first glance, the menu looks sparse, however, you must ask for a description of each dish - the Korean names of the dishes don't have any descriptors so leaves the average diner baffled. Maybe the lack of English explanation on the menu is hurting their walk-in traffic (their signage also sucks - you'd never know your standing in front of it when you're standing in front of it!) Once you find out what is actually in each dish and how it is prepared, you can make educated choices. The food is superb, the waitstaff friendly and helpful, but towards the end of the night, the music gets turned up (or just seems) unnecessarily loud.Special Features:
- Going Down HillLouLouDined on 6/16/2014Prices have increased lately. The menu is a tattered photo copy of a computer printout, that doesn't say anything about what the item is. The beef was extremely fatty and tough. Too bad, because this used to be my favourite go-to lunch place.Special Features:
- Authentically WonderfulFancyGirlDined on 6/14/2014Each dish is more spectacular than the last with a different taste sensation for each. Consistent good quality food with a hipster vibe atmosphere.Special Features:
- Great restaurantOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 6/5/2014We have been many times and always experience consistently fabulous food. Service was very attentive.Special Features:
- The following 352 reviews are from the Swish by Han reviews archive.
- Not Korean BBQ!!OmnivoreDined on 5/23/2014Don't be misled by the old menu shown here on open table. This restaurant has ceased tabletop BBQ (maybe because they have no ventilation?). So I came here under false pretences and left unhappy, searching for a real Korean BBQ. When I suggested that they might update their online menu, the staff blamed open table… The cocktails were nice though...
- a little treat!discoveryDined on 5/23/2014love the decor, very comfortable. the food tasty. service was fine. the music grew louder as the night went on where we found we had to shout.Special Features:
- VirtuosoDined on 5/15/2014I've been twice now with small groups and the food is good. It's basically Korean Tapas with a few main meals also available. The Tapas portions are so small that you'll have to order a lot to fill the group. My only complaint is that they change the menu so often that I haven't been able to go back for a favourite dish!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent foodfastDined on 5/5/2014I went to Swish by Han along with 4 colleagues for a team dinner. The food, service and ambiance was excellent. I loved the spicy pork sliders, the seaweed salad, the Ssäm, ...Special Features:
- Hard to find but worth a visitOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/5/2014Three of us met up for dinner here after work one night and we greatly enjoyed ourselves! The door is a little hard to find (it is in the same alcove as Trevor's, just off to the side). We walked past it a few times but once we got in it was great fun! The wine menu was limited and it seemed more expensive for a bottle than glasses but the food was good. We really enjoyed the pork belly dumplings and the chicken plate (the sauce was yummy!!!). The hot pot was taken off the menu which was disappointing but the restaurant is still worth a visit for a light dinner or late meet up with friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Hello, is there anybody out thereFredDined on 5/1/2014Ahhh, our second time to this great food restaurant. special occasion? - age 80+ auntie (Toronto WASP) in from Uxbridge for lunch And she loved the food (less the chillies) loved it and was so excited about the flavours. She would never have found Swish on her own, and did have trouble finding it with us as there is nothing to tell you - "this is Swish by Han" or #38... Anyways we had the pear salad, shrimp, tofu and then beef lettuce make a wrap thingee and everything was finished, with my aunt so excited about trying these new flavours courtesy of us. We felt the kitchen has got things - dang right baby! unfortunately the staff did not seem like they could care less about us and auntie left a $5.00 tip!Special Features:
- Moderate to GoodOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 4/26/2014They changed their menu and removed some of the items I enjoyed before their renovation/menu change. No longer a go-to spot for me. It's a chame.Special Features:
- DisappointedOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 4/16/2014I have dined at Swish at least 10 times over the last few years. This night I was disappointed to see such a small menu without some of my favorites. I understand menus change and I'm all for that, but to take such an extensive menu and pare it down to a dozen items or so was not what I had expected especially when the website didn't show the updated menu. Also, when did 20% become the automatic gratuity? When you pay with a credit card your options are a cash amount or 20%. The service wasn't that great.
- Too expensiveComensalDined on 4/10/2014Taste is overall good but small portions and ridiculously expensive. Charged us 20% tip.Special Features:
- The food here was amazing,LisakoVIPDined on 4/5/2014The food here was amazing, as I remember from the previous times I have been to Swish by Han. However, I found the menu to be more limited than in the past. What we did order was delicious, but there certainly were fewer choices. Also, it is very cold and drafty by the door. We requested a table farther inside the restaurant, but were told that those tables were reserved. We had also reserved and it was quite some time before those tables were filled, so we did not appreciate that.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Terrible.Foodie0899Dined on 4/3/2014The mackerel starter included 10 small slices, and the highlight of the dish? The waitress came over to the table and torched it. Gimmick. The chicken wings were good and there were 3 on the plate. [That sounds like an appropriately priced starter at $12.] Finally, the mains were an exhibition of style over substance, served Toronto style! The ambiance at Swish is pleasant. The taste is OK, the portions are tiny. The servers are disinterested though not as awful as other commentators have made out below. The owners of Swish by Han are laughing all the way to the bank. There's so much potential in this city but as diners we need to foster a culture that doesn't accept mediocrity. Vote with your feet and dine somewhere else.
- I ate here back in OctoberpeachiiDined on 4/2/2014I ate here back in October 2013 and LOVED the twist on traditional Korean food. I was pretty disappointed to come back here and find that the menu had changed. There were a lot less items, and the menu centred more around 'fast food' instead of the nice sophisticated dishes I tried previously. I'm not as interested in sliders, fried chicken wings, and tacos. Thank goodness the pork belly ssam set was still there - but they have cut out a lot of the ssam set options. I'm also sad I never got to try the swish! It's really disappointing. It seems like it became more like Oddseoul - which is good, but Swish by Han had a unique traditional side that I loved.Special Features:
- Great but not much to choose fromAYoungDined on 3/28/2014Swish has great, unique dishes (you can tell Swish pays attention to detail) with an energetic vibe and good service. Although I would suggest they bring back their original Swish menu because I highly doubt many patrons would go here mainly for appetizers and share dishes. While the food is top quality, there are not a lot of choices on the menu and it leaves you with little to be desired by the end of your meal. The cocktails and wine list is also lacking of choice. Overall, its a type of place you don't need to return to because you would have had everything on the menu the first time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A hip little lunch spotkaskmiDined on 3/20/2014I went to Swish by Han for lunch with a colleague who hadn't previously eaten much Korean food and we both had a great time. We made a 12:15PM reso with no problems. We shared two appies and a main (a kimchi poached pear salad, fried tofu with a kimchi, chili pepper and green onion topping, and a bibimbap-style fried rice bowl), and both enjoyed - savoury, flavourful and not too greasy at all despite being fried. It's a bit of a "take" on typical Korean food but it's done well. We also shared a bottle of sake (it was a fun lunch). Ambience was chill, the decor/lighting was thoughtful and laid back, music was modern but not too loud. It's a good option for lunch if you work around the financial district and don't want a pretentious meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- delicious menu & great serviceFoodSisterhoodDined on 3/18/2014I went on a Tuesday night with a friend with high expectations. Finding a parking spot by the restaurant was a breeze and when we stepped in, I immediately loved the interior. They had traditional korean ceramics around the restaurants and a big wallpaper of korean jang-dok while still being modern. I found that the decor foreshadowed their menu, which highlights traditional korean with a twist. We had their pork belly ssam set - favourite of the night. Don't be shy to get messy and eat with your hands as that's what you're supposed to do. The pork was cooked perfectly and the crunch of the fresh veggies was perfect. Their spicy pork tostadas were amazing as well along with torched mackerel, SBH wings and kimbap tacos!Special Features:
- Terrible MenuOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 3/18/2014They completely changed the menu. Gone are all of the dishes we frequently craved, including the signature soups. It's all been replaced by fatty, heavy foods that seem to be a Korean version of pub food... Chicken wings? Tuna Melt?! Absolutely all of it was too heavy to have for lunch, and some of the items just seemed wrong. When I think Korean pork sandwich, I sure don't think American cheese. Bottom line: the new menu has ruined the reasons I loved to lunch at Swish. I have heard the same thing from 4 other people who I know used to eat there at least once a month. All of us mourn the loss, and do not intend to return as long as the current menu exists. But I bet it's good for Sukho's business...so they owe you some thanks.
- New Menu disappointingSleepyDined on 3/15/2014I've been here a number of times in the past for lunch, and we checked out the website for the dinner menu before we got there to ensure we would find something we liked. But when we got there, the menu had been completely changed, and most items had pork in them (which 3 of the 4 of us didn't eat). Also the oxtail platter was pretty bland with little meat, a let down compared to what I've had in the past. Hopefully the menu will be refined over the coming months.Special Features:
- Tuna tacos were incredible.OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 3/14/2014Tuna tacos were incredible. Food overall was amazing. We had an amazing cherry bourbon drink too. Definitely give this place a try. You'll love it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- I hope this was just a bad day ...elRonconVIPDined on 3/8/2014We've frequented Swish for a few years and love the staff and all their dishes. Unfortunately both the menu and service came as a surprise Saturday night. First they were out of Sapporo draft by 8pm...it's Saturday night! Next was the change of menu from their Korean fusion to the Odd Seoul'esque all tapas style. The dishes this time around are more mayonnaisey and their use of thick hot dog buns leaves a lot to be desired. Worst part of the evening was waiting 35min for the servers to come back to our table to refill our drinks. Even tried waving them down, but they would not make eye contact. We gave up, paid our $36 tab & hit the Firkin across the street for nachos. Hope this was just a bad night...we may be back.
- One of my favourite TO restaurantsOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 3/7/2014Fantastic restaurant. Great food and atmosphere. A great place to go with a small group of friends to share platters and have some drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fun for a girls' night outWriterjaclynDined on 1/29/2014My four friends and I split 7 or 8 dishes plus dessert -- it was fun and delicious.Special Features:
- Turn down the music!LovegoodfoodBUTDined on 1/25/2014I bring friends here for the food but every time I have to ask repeatedly for them to turn down the music. It's really loud and completely takes over, making conversation difficult. Way too loud and really distracting. If I wanted that music I'd go out to hear music! I go out to dinner to enjoy FOOD and CONVERSATION.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SwishKoladaDined on 1/24/2014Pretty much a Korean tapas place but in a good way everything we had (pork sticky bun, tempura prawns and braised beef) was great portion size was decent, have had disappointments in the past where you pay $5 bucks for two zucchini slices and this was definitely not the case @ Swish Definitely not a quick place, which isn't necessarily a bad thing and can be a good thing but just not somewhere where you can be in and out in 30 mins Overall, it was a really good borderline great place and would whole-heartedly recommend itSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Their food is always on pointCourtneyCDined on 1/15/2014Their food is always on point and perfectly made. Service is always good and never too intrusive. Highly recommend.Special Features:
- Great foodchampDined on 1/6/2014The food was excellent and interesting. I would definitely go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very good food and quick serviceDeanVIPDined on 1/2/2014This was my fourth time here and I have enjoyed it every time. The service is quick and the food is very good. Overall good value. I like the exposed brick and wood interior but it felt more comfortable in July than in January.Special Features:
- New Years Swish...LoveTOFoodDined on 12/31/2013No special New Years menu which was fine by us as their regular menu is terrific. Food is consistently excellent. If you're planning on having a leisurely dinner and savor each dish, tell them. Otherwise you will get your dishes seconds apart and you feel rushed through the meal. I had forgot about this... Wine starts at $40 a bottle. If going in winter, get seated at the rear of restaurant - it's pretty cold at the front.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fun & deliciousalwayshungryVIPDined on 12/18/2013Refined Korean with friendly efficient service. Best to order family style. Lobster bi-bim-bap, braised beef, short-rib special and pork neck tacos outstanding. Good music at reasonable decibel level.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Tasty goodnessWestenderDined on 12/13/2013Really enjoyed our meal here. The food was very tasty. Be sure to let staff know if it's your first time so that they can make suggestions.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food for small groupsscwleungDined on 12/13/2013Was there on a Friday night with a friend from out of town. Shared some tapas with a main course. Noise level wasn't loud and I was able to hear my friend clearly from across the table. Great value and great ambience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The worst serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2013VIPDined on 11/5/2013Expensive compared to food quality I'd rather go to Miss Korea near Yonge&BloorSpecial Features:
- Waier clearly did not want to workOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 11/4/2013Met a hostess?? with a blank stare. She walked to a table, placed some menus & walked away. Later, returned w/ blank stare. We said we were new & had Qs. Finally, she spoke! Later, there was another staff; she smiled, dropped a plate off; we had to squint at the menu to determine what item she gave us. Useless service continued. We presumed there would be basic service at the least. Overall experience was disappointing, especially for price point & location. We may as well have been at home helping ourselves to the food on the stove. The food was nice; we enjoy Korean food. I had eyed this place for some time so my husband brought me here for my birthday. Credit card machine suggests a 20% tip. HAA! joke. Will not bring friends/family.
- Really love the foodtheatregalDined on 11/2/2013This was our third visit and the food has always been fantastic. Each item is SO tasty. Great for sharing, lots to choose from. Korean meets downtown.Special Features:
- Neighbourhood GemOpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 10/31/2013Food was very good but some dishes came out too fast and some too slow. Music and ambience was well-received. Servers were attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. As the night got busier, service became slower. Understaffed for a busy night.Special Features:


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Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you give me some tips on picking a good nursing home for my 82-year-old father? He had a stroke last year and has been receiving care at home but it's become too much to handle.
Overwhelmed Daughter
Dear Overwhelmed,
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one that provides quality care is an important and difficult decision that requires some homework. Here are some steps that can help you find a good nursing home and avoid a bad one.
Make a List: Start by contacting your Area Agency on Aging for a list of local nursing home facilities. Ideally, the facilities should be close to family members and friends who can visit often. Residents with frequent visitors usually get better care. The national Eldercare Locator (800-677-1116 or
) can direct you to your local aging agency.
Do Some Research: Every year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services collect data on more than 15,000 nursing homes throughout the country. Health inspection data, staffing and quality measures are combined to come up with an overall ranking system of one to five stars. To research the nursing homes in your area, go to medicare.gov and click on "Facilities and Doctors," then on "Compare Nursing Homes."
Call Your Ombudsman: This is a government official who investigates nursing home complaints and advocates for residents and their families. This person can help you find the latest health inspection reports, which are public information, on specific nursing homes, and can tell you which ones have had complaints or other problems. To find your local ombudsman, call your area aging agency or see ltcombudsman.org.
Call the Facilities: Once you've narrowed your search, call the nursing homes you're interested in to find out if they have any vacancies, what they charge, and if they accept Medicaid -- most do.
Visit Your Top Choices: Be sure to visit more than once and at different times of the day and different days of the week. While you're there, notice the cleanness and smell of the facility. Is it homey and inviting? Does the staff seem responsive and kind to its residents? Also be sure to taste the food, and talk to the residents and their family members, if available.
Upon arrival, ask for the nursing home administrator or other person of authority to give you a tour. Find out about staff screening (do they do background checks) and training procedures and what percentage of their staff leaves each year. Less than 30 percent annually is considered good. More than 50 percent is a red flag. To help you rate your visit, Medicare offers a handy checklist at medicare.gov/nursing/checklist.pdf.
Paying for Care
With nursing home costs now averaging nearly $230 per day nationally, paying for long-term care is another area you may have questions about or need assistance with. Medicare only helps pay up to 100 days of "medically necessary" nursing home care, which must occur after a hospital stay. Most nursing home residents pay from personal money, long-term care insurance policies or, if they qualify, through Medicaid. Your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a good resource for long-term care financial counseling. To find a local SHIP counselor visit shiptalk.org, or call 800-677-1116.
Savvy Tip: For more information, get Medicare's booklet "Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home." To receive a free copy via mail, call 800-633-4227, or you can read it online at medicare.gov/publications/pubs/pdf/02174.pdf.
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Divorce can affect your Social Security
(November 13, 2013)
Reassessment time for Medicare Part D beneficiaries
(November 6, 2013)
October 2013
RV travel tips for beginners
(October 30, 2013)
Help for seniors who have clutter
(October 16, 2013)
Safely dispose of unused medications
(October 9, 2013)
Many flu shot options for seniors
(October 2, 2013)
September 2013
Searching for long-lost friends
(September 25, 2013)
Being a caregiver
(September 18, 2013)
Computers for seniors
(September 11, 2013)
Health Exchange shopping tips
(September 4, 2013)
August 2013
Helping with health care costs
(August 28, 2013)
Music helps patients with Alzheimer�s
(August 21, 2013)
Help seniors extend their driving years
(August 7, 2013)
July 2013
Finding the best medical info online
(July 31, 2013)
How to choose the right executor for your will
(July 24, 2013)
Summer heat poses risks to seniors
(July 17, 2013)
Debt counseling can help seniors
(July 10, 2013)
Choosing a home stair lift
(July 3, 2013)
June 2013
Thoughts before joining a clinical trial
(June 26, 2013)
How to spot, prevent finance fraud
(June 19, 2013)
Finding lost life insurance policies
(June 12, 2013)
TV remotes for seniors
(June 5, 2013)
May 2013
Using herbal supplements
(May 29, 2013)
Boosting SS checks
(May 22, 2013)
Avoid identity theft when you travel
(May 1, 2013)
April 2013
How to shop for a hearing aid
(April 17, 2013)
How to choose a Medigap Supplemental Policy
(April 10, 2013)
Looking for love and friendship online
(April 3, 2013)
March 2013
Ensure your pets are cared for after you�re gone
(March 27, 2013)
Diagnose and treat sleep apnea
(March 20, 2013)
Simplified smartphones
(March 13, 2013)
February 2013
Do you need to file a tax return this year?
(February 20, 2013)
How to divvy up your stuff
(February 13, 2013)
January 2013
Resources for retiring abroad
(January 30, 2013)
Medicare preventive services
(January 16, 2013)
Locating discounts for age 50+
(January 9, 2013)
How to find a good home care worker
(January 2, 2013)
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