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Nicki Minaj Endorses Beats By Dre, Talks Love Scene With Lil Wayne & Being Lyrically Better Than Most Male Rappers
Nicki Minaj is still racking up those endorsement deals.
She's bringing her new #Prettygang look to Beats By Dre as the new spokesperson for the "Pink Pill," a travel-sized speaker that plugs into your mobile device or Ipod (I need that!). This will be one of many endorsement deals that Nicki has signed including Pepsi (which came to a halt when she signed on to Coco Cola-sponsored American Idol), MAC Cosmetics, and OPI.
Earlier this week, she sat down with MTV to talk about her many projects, and revealed that she made a conscious decision to tone down her look recently so that she could be more relatable to her audience. She also spilled the tea on whether she really made out with Lil Wayne for the new video, "High School," and made the statement that she is lyrically better than most of the male rappers that are out right now.
Catch those highlights below:
On wanting to be more relatable
I knew that I was about to start doing covers of magazines and I wanted a more relatable look. I knew that I was about to launch a clothing line and I want women to know that I'm just a regular woman and I'm not some weirded-out character all the time. I made that conscious effort to tone it down and to try new things. And when I started seeing what my hair looked like, I just fell in love. I was just like, 'oh my gosh where has this been all my life?' Because even my fans went crazy, I feel like the whole world went crazy. It felt like I took off this mask — it didn't feel like that to me — but to the world it's almost like, 'oh now we see the real her.' It was weird."
On her love scene with Lil Wayne in the "High School" music video
He refused to touch me, he's so respectful. I was like, 'Wayne, you could do this.' But he was acting scared, like, 'Yo, Nick, this is my dream. I'm gonna be a man after this video.' He was just being crazy. But if I didn't tell him 'Yes, you can do this' or 'touch this,' he refused to do it. He's a southern gentlemen which people don't realize.
On whether they kissed
If we actually locked lips, don't you think we would have put it in the video? Wayne said we had to kiss for the video. He was like, 'One thing that's going to sell it is if we really kiss.' I'm like, ehh.
On how her new music video will help Lil Wayne become a sex symbol
Not only is he my boss, but he's also like my brother. It's very weird because I'm just used to Wayne making fun of me, and all of Young Money boys making fun of me, so every time they yelled 'Cut!' I was just being picked on. But it's still like Wayne is still so sexy and so I texted Wayne and I was like, 'You're going to have all the chicks back on you,' know what I'm saying? Because when this video comes out, he looks like art, he looks like a piece of art all tatted up, all sexy, black and beautiful.
On not getting the credit she deserves
[With 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'], I care less about the acceptance and more about me being the lyrical, ill bi**h that I am, knowing that I am lyrically better than most of the male rappers out there — yes, I'm gonna say it. I don't get the credit that I deserve.
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More than a week into the government shutdown, several business owners in Patrick County say they're feeling the effects and are hurting -- pushing one of them to the brink of bankruptcy.
It's one of the most photographed and most popular spots along the Blue Ridge Parkway -- especially this time of year -- but since the government shutdown began, it feels like Mabry Mill has lost some of its magic.
The restaurant there, which has become a dining tradition for many families, is now closed. And the live demonstrations in and around the mill have stopped.
"It is what it is," said Leon Thiel, who is visiting from Wisconsin with his wife. "Obviously we can't [enjoy those things] but it would have been nice to see that."
Perhaps no one is more frustrated than Karen Radcliff.
"Personally, I feel the government doesn't care at this point," said Radcliff.
Radcliff's company Sally Mays LLC has a contract with the National Park Service to operate the Mabry Mill Restaurant and all the live demos at the mill -- which means she's not allowed to run her business while NPS remains shut down. To make matters worse, October is her busiest and most profitable month of the year.
"I'm very concerned," said Radcliff. "I have 42 employees that use October with the overtime they receive and we pay for their nest egg. What are they going to do this winter? Because unemployment is not enough to live on."
She warns there could be even bigger problems on the horizon if the shutdown continues.
"If they don't open up -- I'd say by this week -- there is a good chance that Sally Mays LLC will be bankrupt."
As part of her contract with NPS, Radcliff has to pay for insurance and liability on the property whether she's open or not. And when the government reopens, she points out she'll have to spend thousands of dollars on new food supplies, wait for those food supplies to be delivered, and likely spend a day or two getting the restaurant ready again before she could reopen.
She's not overly optimistic about her chances.
"I think they're going to keep us shut down and continue to hurt small, middle class people," said Radcliff.
But she hopes our leaders in Washington prove her wrong.
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Pumpkin Bars Recipe
- 4 eggs
- 1-2/3 cups sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
- In a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Pour into an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool completely.
- For icing, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, butter and vanilla in a small bowl. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen.
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This recipe looks exactly like the one on foodnetwork.com for Paula Deen's Pumpkin Bars. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/pumpkin-bars-recipe.html
These were super easy to make however and I followed the recipe exactly using the pan size recommended. Mine were ready to come out of the oven at 21 minutes at 350. I am glad I checked the time - my sister makes this recipe often and it is now one of my favorites also! Thank you!
I substituted applesauce for the oil and it turned out way too moist. The toothpick came out clean but the bars actually had a gummy texture. I should try the recipe again as the original recipe reads but honestly I don't like any recipe with that much oil. I also tried chocolate chips sprinkled on top of half of the bars (a jelly roll pan makes a lot of bars so I wanted to try them different way). It was a bad idea. The bars did not have that choc chip pumpkin muffin sense at all. I do agree with many others that the recipe was super easy to put together. At least I have something good to add.
Easy and super delicious!
I agree with everyone else; this is very moist and delicious! Will definitely be keeping this recipe!
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3. Gunwale Rod No-Nos
Running through rough seas with outfits in above-gunwale holders is one of the worst things you can do to your reels, particularly if they're drenched with salt water by each big wave. Granted, quality offshore reels are made to withstand this type of abuse, but why press the issue? It only stands to reason that if a reel is drenched continuously over a considerable period of time (like a four-hour run to a canyon), some salt will find its way into the system.
If above-gunwale rod holders are all you have, that's one thing. But at least move the outfits from the boat's "wet" side to any under-the-gunwale racks, or at the very least, use reel covers to block the spray.
And for trailer boaters: Don't tow with your rods in topside gunwale holders. I've heard far too many stories about fishermen getting their rods ripped off the boat while stopped at a traffic light! Think about it: Such outfits are easy pickings for an on-foot thief or someone in a car heading the opposite direction (I've heard both accounts). And what are you going to do about it? Make a sharp U-turn with your rig and give pursuit?


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EDMONTON - Co-op has come back to Edmonton's grocery-retailing landscape this week after an absence of two decades.
The venerable name went up on a former Sobeys store at 18370 Lessard Road on Tuesday and on the Safeway at Mill Woods Town Centre on Wednesday. Another new Co-op also opened this week in Fort Saskatchewan.
They are the first Co-op food stores to open in Edmonton since the last one closed in 1993. There were once six stores in the city and 100,000 members, but the former co-operative which ran them went bankrupt.
The new Co-op stores were among 14 stores in Western Canada that Saskatoon-based Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL) purchased from Sobeys Inc., after that chain was required by the Competition Bureau to divest properties so that its $5.8-billion acquisition of Canada Safeway could proceed.
FCL sold the Edmonton stores to the local retail co-operative, North Central Co-operative Association. By summer the association will have eight gas bars, four food stores, three card-locks and a home centre.
"It's great to be back in food," said Ed Berney, general manager of North Central.
It took crews 31 hours to turn the three outlets into Co-ops by erecting new signs, restocking shelves, changing lights and installing a new point-of-sale system, but 370 former Sobeys and Safeway staff and managers remain at the new stores.
"The customer who's walking in is going to see the same faces," said Berney.
"It's just going to be the Co-op difference where the profits are returned to the members every year based on the Co-op and their purchases."
Shoppers can sign up for $5 lifetime memberships at customer service.
North Central has 23,000 active members and Berney expects to gain 50,000 new members.
"Yesterday, 576 members joined in Fort Saskatchewan," he said. "We have every month, with the existing sites we have and as we've grown, been adding about 300 members a month anyway. People like getting money back while paying the same price and getting the same quality at better service."
Two other local Sobeys properties purchased by FCL, at 5036 106 Ave. and 6204 90 Ave., are being run under The Grocery People brand, a subsidiary of the company.


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At the hospital, on her deathbed, Isabella told the nurses, "Google me. I'm important."
This Wednesday, November 20, Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore! will open at London's Somerset House, featuring over one hundred pieces from Isabella Blow's personal clothing collection, as well as an auction of some of her most famous portraits. Backed by Daphne Guinness, the exhibition pays homage to the late fashion icon, fashion editor, and muse. But this fete also comes as a bittersweet reminder of her tragic path.
Following conversations with her husband of eighteen years, Detmar Hamilton Blow, and photographer and former housemate Donald McPherson, Style.com/Arabia explores the dueling sides of the eccentric Isabella, along with some exclusive, previously unpublished photos and a short film made by McPherson. We've excerpted a portion of the article here.
The Hilles mansion in Gloucestershire was Detmar Blow's family estate. It became a meeting point of society figures such as Princess Michael of Kent, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and photographers such as David LaChapelle and Mario Testino. And it was here that Isabella's unconventional persona and nurturing personality frequently collided. (Incidentally, Isabella was known to be an excellent cook and a talented gardener.)
Recalling some of his experiences at the Hilles estate, Donald McPherson says: "I was at dinner there one weekend—she used to have lots of parties at this house. We were there with numerous artists and my girlfriend at the time. A local guy delivered something to us, and he came on his horse. She said, 'Bring your horse in. Let's take a photo!' So I took a photo of my girlfriend on a horse on this William Morris carpet, which cost millions of dollars. Her mother-in-law didn't let her get married in the house, because she didn't even want people walking on the carpet."
Detmar and Donald both reminisce about how Isabella, shortly before her death, took an interest in the Middle East region and the Middle Eastern woman. (Detmar fondly recalls the time when Isabella famously wore a pale-pink burka to a Dior fashion show in Paris, in January 2003.)
Donald recounted, "I met [Kuwaiti royal] Sheikh Majed Al-Sabah at the Ritz in Paris with Issie. He was with [Condé Nast International Chairman] Jonathan Newhouse, and Issie was very good friends with Jonathan and his wife. They supported her so much. She became friends with Sheikh Majed, and we did a photo shoot with him and Daphne Guinness, celebrating Manolo Blahnik. A few months later, Issie had an idea to go to Kuwait and photograph the Al-Sabah family. We were the first people to go to Kuwait and photograph them in their palaces."
The story of Isabella narrates a person who styled her stories as she lived her life: on impulses, concepts, and encounters. But despite her loyal nature, Isabella Blow suffered personal heartbreaks. Some cite Alexander McQueen's lack of professional support to Blow, after his namesake brand was bought by the Gucci Group, as an example, but along with his own dramatic conclusion, it will forever stay a subject of debate. To Detmar, Isabella was something of a fish out of water at the tail end of her life. "She couldn't see herself as an old woman. She lived life so fast. She died at age 48, but she lived a life of, like, six people. It was a very full-on life."
Isabella Blow was less of an editor than an influencer. She was not a patron; she was fashion's human art piece. She was Alexander McQueen's and Philip Treacy's Northern star, and a maximalist on set as well as in her daily life. But there was a fundamental disconnect that could never quite be bridged. And thus, the mythology of Isabella Blow—a creature consumed by love and beauty, yet ultimately destroyed by her own feeling that she lacked it.
To read Sofia Guellaty's full article, visit arabia.style.com.
Read Style.com's interview with Alistair O'Neill and Shonagh Marshall, the curators of Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore!
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text: Vernon Lee Maline, 71, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died January 28th, 2013, at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg. He was born July 3rd, 1941, at his parent's home on Rock Island Table, north of Gothenburg, son of Byron and Opal (Anderson) Maline. Vernon grew up on the family farm, where a love of farming was instilled at an early age. While in high school, Vernon was involved in FFA as a reporter. He graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1958.Vernon married Joyce Cooper on April 21st, 1963, at Gothenburg; to this union three sons were born Kevin, Keith and Kerry. Vernon and Joyce farmed north of Gothenburg; they also raised hogs and cattle.Vernon is survived by his three sons: Kevin (Lindi) Maline of Gothenburg, Keith (Anita) Maline of Gothenburg and Kerry Maline of Lincoln, Nebraska; four grandsons: Kyle, Andrew, Hayden and Holden; granddaughter: Jennifer; brother: Gaylord L. Maline of Gothenburg; sister: Lynette White of Lexington, Nebraska; brother-in-law: Jim (DeeDee) Cooper of Littleton, Colorado; sister-in-law: Janice Cooper of Cozad, Nebraska; many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.Vernon was preceded in death by wife, Joyce Maline, parents, Byron and Opal Maline, brothers-in-law Richard White and Ben Cooper.Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Thursday, January 31st, 2013, from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. with the family present from 5-7 p.m.Funeral services will be held at Evangelical Free Church, February 1st, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Doug Monkemeier officiating. Interment will follow in the Gothenburg Cemetery.Memorials may be given to the Evangelical Free Church, 1721 Lake Avenue, Gothenburg, NE 69138 or Donor's Choice. To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com.


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PEORIA HEIGHTS Ill -- People from all over Illinois showed off their creative side in Peoria Heights Saturday afternoon.
Around 35 artists took part in the village's 9th Annual Tower Park Fine Arts Fair.
It was $75 to enter, which went to the 1st through 3rd winners.
Dozens of vendors showed off their best work, which ranged from paintings and ceramics, to duck decoys.
"I think it has come pretty far, said art fair coordinator," Cheryl Dean. "I've been doing it, like I said, for 11 years. It's a great event, and we have a lot of artists that come and a lot of people that come to support the local artists."
Meanwhile, the Illinois Art League held its own art showing for members, with professional and amateur art displayed in Peoria Heights Village Hall.


text: Elf on the Shelf Christmas Party For Kids A Magical Party For the Holiday Season's Favorite Elf! by Katharine Stahl 12/05/13 27 Reactions 456 Shares Print 419 21 16 0 0 The Elf on the Shelf is the biggest Christmas phenomenon to hit since Frosty, and if your kids are truly obsessed with their magical little holiday friend, it only makes sense to throw a party in his honor. Luckily for you, Anders Ruff has done the heavy lifting for you, creating an adorable new collection of elf-inspired printables, including posters, Advent calendar tags that double as gift tags, and tons of party labels, cards, banners, and tags. "The magic of the Christmas elf is a tradition that my family has enjoyed for years," Maureen says. "After all, how can Santa possibly watch over all little boys and girls? So when our fabulous friend and client, Audrey of Sweet Cheeks Tasty Treats, brought us the idea of focusing on the magical elf tradition for this year's holiday party, we loved it!" With candy cane stripes, chevron, and snowflakes, this party has us more excited than ever to break out Santa's little scout. Keep clicking to check out all the elf-tastic details! Source: Anders Ruff Elf Invitation What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Anders Ruff's magical elf printable party invitation. Source: Anders Ruff 1 / 21 Magical Elf Party What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 "This year we wanted to design and style a magic elf Christmas party and incorporate lots of printables that people can enjoy and add to their tradition with their own magic elves every year," Maureen says. "The party boasts the traditional red and green colors with added pops of aqua and light blue. The printables include classic patterns such as candy cane stripes with mixes of trendy chevron, ditzy dots, and snowflake patterns." Source: Anders Ruff 2 / 21 It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like . . . What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 "When thinking of what elements and textures to tie into the styling, we immediately knew we had to use yarn to keep with the 'feel' of those cute little elves and keep the decor playful and whimsical," Maureen says. "We utilized the yarn throughout the decor on the tree (yarn pom ornaments) as well as the Christmas gift packaging. Because elves are sometimes mischievous, we got a little crazy with the fun yarn pom string and dangled it around the tree and hung it from the frames and doors." Source: Anders Ruff 3 / 21 Elf Art What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 "We thought a craft would help make our printable Christmas posters really pop off the walls. We cut custom frames out of foam-core board and wrapped them with yarn. This was a supersimple (just a little time consuming) craft that was economical and made a big impact. We cut felt holly leaves and placed those as an embellishment on one of the frames with yarn pom 'berries.'" Source: Anders Ruff 4 / 21 Elves Everywhere What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Little knee-hugger elves were found all over the party to tie the theme back into the decor," Maureen says. "They can be seen stuck in the gorgeous custom stockings (from Aimee Broussard Events), in the tree, on the frames, hanging from the yarn garland, and tucked in the drawers." Source: Anders Ruff 6 / 21 Magical Milk What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 "When thinking of elf treats, we decided to reuse an old pop bottle crate as a display for little treats," Maureen says. "We spray-painted it a bright blue to add a pop of color on the display. We filled it with green rock candy, red licorice, little containers of naughty and nice treats, lollipops, meringue elf hats (which we made!), and little printable notes to Santa. We placed some plastic (kid-friendly!) drink bottles from Smash Cake Studio filled with milk on top of the display with a printable wrapper and straw." Source: Anders Ruff 6 / 21 Holiday Display What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Another look at the display of sweets and Santa notes. Source: Anders Ruff 7 / 21 Elf Magic What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 A banner from Anders Ruff's printable magic elf collection. Source: Anders Ruff 8 / 21 Letter to Santa What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Printable postcards to Santa. Source: Anders Ruff 9 / 21 Elf Cookies What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 "How amazing are the elf cookies by Sugarbelle!?" Maureen says. Source: Anders Ruff 11 / 21 Starry Sweets What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 "We made green meringue Christmas tree treats and placed them on baking cups from Smash Cake Studio that we trimmed and put upside down to add height," Maureen says. Source: Anders Ruff 11 / 21 Christmas Candy What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 "We reused old card catalog drawers as displays for 'naughty' and 'nice' treats and labeled them with the appropriate printable party logos," Maureen says. "The naughty treats included black rock candy, black licorice wheels, black gumballs, and homemade 'coal' (marshmallows dipped in black chocolate and sprinkles). The 'nice' treats included red and green ribbon candy, lollipops, gumballs, and candy canes." Source: Anders Ruff 12 / 21 Coal For Kids What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Homemade 'coal' is actually flattened marshmallows dipped in black chocolate and sprinkles. Source: Anders Ruff 13 / 21 Twinkle Treats What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 "Got What It Cakes made festive snow-cone minicupcakes that we displayed in printable party cones out of the dresser drawer," Maureen says. Source: Anders Ruff 14 / 21 Elf Pops What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sweet Cheeks Tasty Treats made whimsical cake pops that were stuck on paper straws and displayed next to a magical elf in a dresser drawer," Maureen says. Source: Anders Ruff 15 / 21 Yarn and Paper Trees What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 "The yarn and patterned paper Christmas trees were also a craft project," Maureen says. "We layered yarn and scraps of our patterned paper to make adorable tree decorations." Source: Anders Ruff 16 / 21 Elf Photo Cards What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 "We designed our signature holiday photo hangtag Christmas card to match the elf theme," Marueen says. "We punched a hole, added twine, and hung it as part of the decor on the tree." Source: Anders Ruff 17 / 21 Present Perfect What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 "We also wrapped several gifts for under the tree with yarn," Maureen says. "We added our printable tags from the magical elf collection. The collection includes 'inspected by elf' tags as well as cute Santa tags and elf tags. We think they would be so much fun to use every year." 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its a question that not me but the time and the blood of Muslims from whole world is asking.. if Muslims are being killed around the world like animals,then why our Imams,Mullas and leaders are not calling for Jehad? when is it? how do you know that now Jehad is farz to every one..?? need answers please.. and @ admin why no tag of Jehad?
While it has to be said that every violent death is reprehensible - especially that of innocent persons, whatever their beliefs - more Muslims are dying at the hands of fellow Muslims than at the hands of non-Muslims.
It might be better for religious leaders (Muslim or otherwise) to call for peace among the peoples of this world than to call for even greater bloodshed.
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Buca di Beppo - Frisco
- Address:
8580 State Highway 121
Frisco, TX 75034Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $30 and under
Buca di Beppo - Frisco
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.bucadibeppo.com/
- Phone: 9726683287x
- Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 11:00am - 11:00pm, Sunday: 11:00am - 9:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: American, Italian, Comfort Food
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: Our full menu is available for Buca To Go and Delivery. If you're hosting a special occasion or group event at your home, office or a local area reception hall, Buca To Go or Buca Delivery is the perfect choice. Our friendly & professional staff will assist you with your order, arrange a specific pick-up time for Buca To Go or deliver your order ($25 delivery fee applies to deliveries). Plates, napkins, eating & serving utensils and condiments are included. No minimum purchase required. Please allow 3 hours for same-day delivery and call for questions/details about our delivery service area.
- Special Events: Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, planning a business dinner or having a night out with family and friends, Buca di Beppo is your answer to one fabulous group dining experience! Buca serves authentic Italian family-style meals in an eclectic, vintage setting. Our knowledgeable staff will help organize and plan your group event or meetings with diverse lunch or dinner banquet packages - ideal for groups of 20 or more. Private and semi-private rooms are available.
A word from Buca di Beppo - Frisco
Buca di Beppo serves authentic Italian cuisine in an eclectic, vintage setting. Our dishes are served family-style, meant to be shared by everyone at the table. Two sizes are available: BUCA SMALL feeds two or more and BUCA LARGE feeds four or more. At Buca, guests delight in our lively atmosphere, enjoy the classic tunes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin and admire our decor, including family photos and candid shots of Italian-American icons, such as Sophia Loren and Joe DiMaggio. Our energetic atmosphere, delicious food and friendly staff make Buca di Beppo the perfect place for great Italian food and fun.Continued
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69 reviews since May 5, 2014
- Food4.3Service3.9
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
good for groups (55)kid-friendly (38)special occasion (37)great for lunch (18)fit for foodies (17)romantic (12)scenic view (7)late-night find (7)great for brunch (6)neighborhood gem (6)notable wine list (5)hot spot (4)vibrant bar scene (3)Show More
- Authentic Itailian!NellyDined on 8/29/2014This is an awesome restaurant to celebrate time with family. The food is so delicious and served family style. As you enter the restaurant, you are given a tour as if you were a guest in their house. You even go through the kitchen. The decorations and noise level are authentic of an Italian family.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- It worked out OKGregstastesDined on 8/29/2014We were seated right away and drink orders taken. The waitress approached our table and treated us as if we were a table of college age people instead of a family raining in ages from 6 to 70. The food was too, but service was spotty at times.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- What a wonderful meal for our 43rdfoodmongerDined on 8/28/2014My wife and I have been wanting to eat here for some time. We decided to celebrate our 43rd anniversary here. We loved it! the food was awesome and abundant! Our server (and bartender)took time to chat with us and took a request to Chef regarding low sodium dishes and brought us Chef's recommendations. Everything was perfect and we took home A LOT of food and a Tiramisu that lasted for 3 more serving each!.... all in all it was amazing.Special Features:
- good family placefamilyof5Dined on 8/23/2014I would suggest the servers discuss whats included in kids meals and the size of deserts. Our kids ordered ice-cream and it was extra and we ordered Taramasu and it was huge. Enough for 6 people and also 11. The bill was higher than we thought for a family of 5 considering the quality of food was just OK. We will go again but not as frequent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very Good Place to go with a groupPatDinningOutDined on 8/16/2014Buca Di Beppo is a great place to go with the family or a group of friends, the servings are huge, so be very hungry or be careful with getting too carried away. Good price for the food, no question about this. Very difficult to park, so go with time you might need to go around several times to get a spot. Make sure you use open table to make a reservation otherwise you will wait for long time. Enjoy your visit as we didSpecial Features:
- I'D GO BACKTurtlecycleDined on 8/16/2014Great service , Food was good as always, Great for groups and special occasions, my family LOVES it.Special Features:
- Fun time, great serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/9/2014Had Birthday party of 13 people for my wife and kids and grandkids. It was fun and the food and service was great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Bday Dinner with FriendsSSPENCERDined on 8/8/2014We really enjoyed the atmosphere and food at Bucca di Beppo. Everything is family style and there were 8 of us so it was perfect! The server didn't exceed expectations, he felt overwhelmed because the kitchen was backed up and reflected it in his service towards us. He did take care of our needs but was not overly friendly or quick to carrying on a conversation with anyone at our table. The noise level was higher than your average restaurant but this was due to most parties were groups in the restaurant. It's cool that they take you through the kitchen and we had plenty of food for everyone. Nice portion sizes for the price-really balances out! PLUS there's coupons online if you sign up for their rewards program that helps.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love Buca!KristenSDined on 8/8/2014We love Buca di Beppo. We try to make it every few months because the food is so good. The prices will appear higher to first timers, but once you see the portions, it'll make sense. This is really for groups or people who want to take a lot home. Every time we come, we try to get something new and so far, have not been disappointed.Special Features:
- It was practically desertedjhumrooDined on 8/6/2014We went for a weekday lunch to celebrate a birthday. We made a reservation expecting it to be busy (from past experience). But when we got there, the parking lot was practically empty and so was the restaurant. There were two servers/hosts at the front, who looked bored; they seated us and gave us the menu. This is where we got a surprise. The prices hat Buca have gone up considerably, compared to other similar restaurants--could that be the reason for so few patrons at the restaurant? The ambiance was the same as before, as I could remembered; menu choices were similar; food was good but not great. The server was not too interested, so service was okay. I would think twice about going here again.Special Features:
- Dining and great serviceDiningatBucas77Dined on 8/1/2014It was our first time to dine with Buca. Awesome waiter, Keith!! Everything was explained very well and the portions were sizable for the occasion. Timely service and very friendly. Great experience! We will be returning. I'm sure we'll ask for Keith's section.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 21st BirthdayHayley9311Dined on 8/1/2014I came here with my family and some friends for my 21st birthday. My family brought a cake as well and the staff was great with keeping in the kitchen for us and then bringing it out. They even did all of this without me even knowing! They were very attentive and helpful. And the food is AMAZING! My family used to come here all the time and loved it then too.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- martyluz56Dined on 7/18/2014We really enjoyed ourselves there. The food is great and the service was excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great ExperienceWawel1985Dined on 7/18/2014Food was amazing and the ambiance was fantastic. The noise level was perfect, my friend and I did have to yell to talk to each other.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great LunchBunch Outing!MikieDined on 7/11/2014Our monthly Lunch Bunch members dined at Buca this last week and it was WONDERFUL! The setting is so cozy and comfortable and the food is to die for. This was the first time most members of the group had eaten here and they were unanimously enthusiastic about their food choices. We had some fun trying different food options in the "small" portions just so we could see the difference with "large" portions, although we all ordered the individual lunch portions for our main meal. And our server was very attentive and helped us through our exploration. We'll definitely be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not likely to return or recommend.BillDined on 7/10/2014Quality of food very good when it finally arrived. 6:00 reservation and seated on time in empty room, few customers in restaurant. Next family arrived, including very active child, were seated in booth next to ours, even though room had 8-10 other tables and no other customers. Order placed by 6:10, food arrived about 7:00. Waitress (one of several wait staff we saw, not sure what happened to original) said first lasagna was burned and they had to prepare another. Meanwhile I guess other 2 entrees sat under a heat lamp. Might have nice to be advised of delay and cause. RestAurant has a good reputation, but so do some others, which we will visit next time.
- Birthday bashAggiepreachermanDined on 6/29/2014Celebrated my son's birthday on a Sunday night. There was no crowd, noise level was very low, food portions were huge! We ordered 3 small dishes for some variation and after five ate an appetizer trio and the main course we still took food home. Dessert was excellent as well. A great time had by all!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- As always awesomeChallDined on 6/28/2014Went for our 14th wedding anniversary and had a great dinner. Plan on going for my birthday!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- CustomerxcellentcustmerDined on 6/27/2014Waiter Raymond made rude comments and provided horrible service. Food was delicious.Special Features:
- Buca is the Best!StarsgalDined on 6/22/2014I love going to Buca di Beppo! The atmosphere is great! There is always something new that I haven't seen before. Our waiter was terrific and was able to answer questions regarding the menu that we had. Food is always good. My husband and I usually get the Chopped Salad and a small pasta dish and we always have food for dinner the next night.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- JackDined on 6/19/2014Good food Great atmosphere and great service Great dining experienceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- deb113Dined on 6/15/2014I came in with my husband and daughter and we had a great time! definitely recommend!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Yummy!StephDined on 6/15/2014Everything was so good. I really liked the idea of everything being served family style. It made it feel like some nice little place you really would find in Italy. We went for my birthday and the little song they sang was cute! Our server was very attentive and did a fantastic job. I will definitely be returning.Special Features:
- Great foodBdaydineDined on 6/14/2014Food was good. Breaded chicken a tad burnt on top but still good. Meatballs delicious. Manager great service. Waiter needed to pick up speed and pay attention more. But overall we still like to come here.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- disappointedOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 6/6/2014We have eaten there before but this time we had a party of 8...and come to find out they were out overdraft beers...no other accommodations so we left....it was a bummer because we came from richardsonSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect for a celebration!OpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 6/6/2014Buca di Beppo was a great ace to celebrate my sons graduation! There was enough room for all the family and friends! We were there for 4 hours!!!! The service and food were great! We enjoyed every second!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing!OpentableDinerDined on 5/31/2014The food was absolutely delicious! And everything comes in huge portions for all of the table to share. Everything tasted great and we received excellent service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect Place for UsHappyMamaDined on 5/30/2014This is the second time to had our graduation dinner here. Great service, good food and perfect for our large hungry family. We were 30 minutes late for our reservation due to the graduation. I called to let them know and they kindly said, NO worries. We exceeded the closing time by an hour and they treated us with the utmost respect and did not try to rush us out. This was purely a pleasurable experience. Coming from a large north east Italian family. I felt at home and was treated amazingly. Thank You Buca di Beppo!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FirstTimersOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/30/2014Great ambience, great food. Love the family-style service, which allows sampling a number of items. Everything was as good or better than expected! We'll be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing food and amazing atmosphereLuvs2dineDined on 5/24/2014This is our favorite Italian food place to eat. We will continue to come back again and again. The environment and everything is a great experience. The price for the amount of food you get and the quality of food is worth it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great for Large Family Outings!RicheyVIPDined on 5/24/2014We had a hungry family of seven adults looking for a place to eat. I remembered this restaurant from our anniversary. It delivered big time, we ordered the small Caesar Salad and three entree dishes. That was enough food to feed all of us and stilll have leftovers for everyone the next day. The food was good - Shrimp Pasta, Chicken Pasta and Spicy Pasta! The service was excellent and the out of town guests really enjoyed the tour of the kitchen and explanation of all the nostalgic decorations! This place is a must to consider if you are entertaining a large group and also want to keep costs down. Our total with tip averaged at $20 per person for 3 course meal with drinks.Special Features:
- Buca has gone DownhillExcellentVIPDined on 5/11/2014This was my first time eating a a Buca in about 5 years, and first time ever at this location. Everything about our experience was "sloppy". The staff all looked like they had rolled out of bed in last weeks uniform and come straight to work. They tried to seat our party of 8 at a table for 6. Most of the food was mediocre with a few exceptions being good. The house Chianti tasted like balsamic. Prices have gone up and quality has gone way down. It will take a lot to convince me to eat at one of their restaurants again.
- DisappointedOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/11/2014I was very disappointed that after using the online reservation we still waited 30 minutes to be seated. People walking in were waiting the same amount of time. Food was excellent. Service was slow.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- horribleOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/11/2014Bad service from wait staff. Don't waste your money.
- Not going backOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 5/11/2014We made reservations for 115. Got there at 105. They kept telling us. Just a few minutes. Table is getting clean. At 2 I had it and spoke to the manager who got us a different table, we sat around 215, 1 hr after our reservation. The manager Apologized and said he will check on us. He never came back. Then I got a call they lost the signed receipt and I had to give them more information. Worse part is that there were 15 open tables before they sat usSpecial Features:
- No need for reservationOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/11/2014The food was great, as it always is. But don't bother getting a reservation, we had a 1:15 and finally got seated close to 2. The service was terrible, after asking for bread and the waitress telling us they were baking more, we got cold bread, that's odd. We got silverware 5 minutes after asking for it, really, thanks for letting out food cool down. I've had good experiences there before, but this was not one. If you can't handle the volume, then don't take 20-30 reservations for one time slot!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Saturday Evening May10, 2014dk1234Dined on 5/10/2014Our experience was not good. It was Mother's Day dinner (night before) with our grown children. We had reservations at 7:15 but were not seated until 8:00. When we were seated the mgr came and asked us to move because he wanted to put another party there. Finally seated the waitress assigned us had a limited grasp of English, I don't believe she was an actual waitress. Sometimes I didn't see her for 10 minutes or more. Every part of our dinner order was incorrect. The mgr said he would comp the appetizer and dessert for such bad service but the check did not comp anything. My daughter who is a server at Houston's said it was the worst service she's ever seen anywhere. The Mgr came and comp'd 50% of the check. 2 1/2 hrs later we left
- Quantity over QualityJCM51Dined on 5/10/2014Spaghetti and Meatballs: pasta was room temperature at best, meatballs were bland, stingy on the sauce. Fettuccine Alfredo: pasta just above room temperature, pasta dry, chicken dry, chicken tasted like turkey. Did not bother to take leftovers from either dish home. Mozzarella Garlic Bread was good, Apple Gorgonzola Salad was excellent. Tiramisu and lemon cake were very good. Seated two minutes prior to reservation time, restaurant was crowded and noisy as expected for a Saturday night, service was very slow. Won't eat there again.
- Good business lunchOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/6/2014It was a good time for me and my co-workers. The food was good and we enjoyed being together. We were a large-ish group, and the restaurant handled it very well.Special Features:
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- DisappointingOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 5/3/2014The food was good but the service was extremely slow and it was way too loud. The noise level was so bad that you could barely hear the people at our table. Our waitress took a very long time to come back to take our order. The food came out entirely too slow. We ordered drinks but they didn't come out at the same time - one person had to wait at least 10 minutes for her drink. It took way too long for our food to be delivered. Our salad took forever -- tables who ordered after us received all their food while we were still waiting on our salad. The assistant manager came over to apologize but this should not have happened at all. Inconsistent service and food delivery. They were very busy due to prom but it's still no excuse.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Sampdoria have a chance to get back on track with their visit to Parma. 'Doria started the season wonderfully, particularly for a just promoted side, with three wins followed by two draws. Then came an unsurprising loss to Napoli, followed by a rather upsetting one to Chievo Verona. But against Parma, they have to be considered favorites.
Parma still haven't managed to recover from the loss of Sebastian Giovinco, their top goalscorer last season. They've scored just six goals thus far, all coming from different players. Their defense hasn't been horrible, and they manage to grab goals at the end of matches, when their opposition's defenses are down. But they still haven't really figured out how to create, and the lack of inspiration leaves them in 15th.
Parma Injuries and Suspensions:
Fabiano Santacroce and Raffaele Palladino (injured), Yohan Benalouane and Alessandro Lucarelli (suspended)
Sampdoria Injuries and Suspensions:
Nicola Pozzi, Andrea Poli, Simon Poulsen and Pedro Obiang (injured), Daniele Gastaldello and Junior da Costa (suspended)
Match Date / Time: Sunday, October 21 at 3 p.m. local time, 9 a.m. ET
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Finding Real Solutions to Reverse Unemployment in Rhode Island
Monday, March 17, 2014
While economic recovery efforts in the five other New England states seem to be faring far better--as the region's combined average unemployment rate was 6.9 percent in December 2013—it is clear that Rhode Island needs to find bold new solutions to help put the state's job market back on track.
"Rhode Island can no longer afford to be at the bottom or near the bottom of every listing of business friendly states," said BankRI's Director of Commercial Banking, Will Tsonos. "Perception plays a large role in weather a business decides to relocate to or remain in Rhode Island. While bold solutions are needed, it will take vision on the part of the entrenched establishments to compromise for the benefit of an overall strong economy."
December 2013 New England Unemployment Rates
- Vermont: 4.2%
- New Hampshire: 5.2%
- Massachusetts: 6.4%
- Connecticut: 6.9%
- Maine: 7.4%
- Rhode Island: 9.3%
Small improvement
Earlier this month, the RI DLT released unemployment numbers for January that show a slight improvement, with the rate dropping to 9.2 percent. That number represents the lowest unemployment rate in the Ocean State since November 2008. Despite the rate drop, though, the number of employed residents decreased by 6,498 in January 2014 from one year prior.
Lardaro Report
In his most recent Current Conditions Index , URI economist Len Lardaro pointed out that new unemployment claims, the timeliest measure of layoffs, increased in January for the first time since August 2013. He also notes that Employment Service jobs--or temporary jobs--an important prerequisite for employment growth, decreased for the second consecutive month.
Finding solutions
Elected officials and candidates have offered their ideas to improve the job economy in the state. These ideas range from corporate tax breaks to attract outside business to bring jobs into Rhode Island, to regulation reform to encourage the growth of small and new business enterprises, to developing new strategies for increasing inbound tourism to the state.
Regardless of what steps are taken, real solutions for the job market will be vital to the progress of Rhode Island's economic development.
This column is part of an ongoing sponsored content series with BankRI.
Related Slideshow: 8 Discouraging Facts About Unemployment in RI
Worst in the Country
9.2% unemployment rate for Jan. 2014.
Although the national unemployment rate for January was 6.6%, Rhode Island's jobless rate was 9.2% – making it the highest in the nation. The 9.2% figure is one-tenth of a percentage point lower than it was in December 2013.
Source of data: RI DLT
Number of Unemployed
64 consecutive months with 50,000 or more unemployed.
The number of unemployed Rhode Islanders decreased from 51,055 in Dec. 2013 to 50,600 in Jan. 2014. That said, the number of unemployed Rhode Islanders has not been below 50,000 since September 2008, which is 64 months.
North of Nine
Above 9% unemployment for 63 straight months.
So just how long has Rhode Island's unemployment rate been above 9 percent? According to RI Department of Labor and Training statistics, the state's jobless rate has been over 9% since November 2008. That's a staggering 63 consecutive months.
Source of data: RI DLT
Months at the Bottom
Seven consecutive months with the worst unemployment rate.
Rhode Island's unemployment rate has been worst in country each month since July 2013. Prior to that, the state was tied for worst in the nation with Nevada May 2013 when both states reported a jobless rate of 9.5%. As of Dec. 2013, Nevada's unemployment rate has dipped to 8.8%.
Sources of data: RI DLT; Bureau of Labor Statistics
Worst in New England
Lagging behind the rest of New England in job recovery.
The rest of New England's states have not reported their unemployment rates for Jan. 2014, but the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that their respective jobless rates pale in comparison to Rhode Island. In fact the average New England unemployment rate for Dec. 2013 was 6.9%.
Here's the complete list:
- Vermont 4.2%
- New Hampshire 5.2%
- Massachusetts 6.4%
- Connecticut 6.9%
- Maine 7.4%
Source of data: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Number of Employed Residents
Nearly 6,500 less employed residents than a year ago.
Rhode Island's unemployment rate may be lower than it was in January 2013, but this isn't reflected in the number of employed Rhode Islanders. In fact, there are 6,498 less people employed now than in Jan. 2013.
Source of data: RI DLT
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Comment #1 by LENNY BRUCE on 2014 03 17
Comment #2 by Jimmy LaRouche on 2014 03 17
Comment #3 by David Beagle on 2014 03 17
Voting is a privilege but if you as a voter are not going to try to understand what is going on or has been going on in RI, then stay home.
It's time to mobilize voters for the right reasons, a solid economic rebirth is RI (not job training or tax incentives to hire) a real plan to build an economic infrastructure for business to create jobs that will stay and expand in the state of RI.
Comment #4 by Gary Arnold on 2014 03 17
Comment #5 by Dave Johnson on 2014 03 17
Another, different way, expounded I think by the new Commerce Dept, RI Foundation and others is to promote assets such as ports, marine sciences, resurgent agriculture, the food industry, plenty of water and woodlands, the medical industry, arts, historic resources, tourism, our relatively low violent crime rate, a central city that is walkable, hip and compact to attract young entrepreneurial talent, our position on the Boston-New Yor rail line, and quality of life features that much bigger Boston, NY cannot match. All that will require an educated, well-paid workforce that will have the purchasing power to support local businesses. It will also require a political clasa more interested in making RI work better than just rewarding themselves and their cronies.
Comment #6 by barry schiller on 2014 03 17
2. Raise our social welfare thresholds above the surrounding states. Our thriving neighbors should not be less generous than us in our welfare program spending.
3. Allow all qualified contractors equal access to bidding of state and municipal projects. Repeal all legislation that prevents one contractor from having an equal opportunity.
4. Extend and strengthen the general assemblies revolving door policy. It is a joke.
Comment #7 by Redd Ratt on 2014 03 17
Comment #8 by Redd Ratt on 2014 03 17
Comment #9 by Dave Johnson on 2014 03 17
Remember there will be 800 new jobs from DeepRipoff - ooops not a single job yet.
Comment #10 by Jim D on 2014 03 17
a little further away:
some others:
out west:
Though northern New Engand has lower crime rates, I think it is fair to say that we have a reativey low violent crime rate, but those that occur are bad, and, get a lot of publicity. But not all comparisons about RI are bad, lets think about the positive too.
Comment #11 by barry schiller on 2014 03 17
Comment #12 by Dave Johnson on 2014 03 17
Comment #13 by Jim D on 2014 03 17
According to neighborhoodscout.com PVD is only safer than 8% of cities. I'm okay with you advocating for the joys of urban living (there are many) but lets be clear PVD is not a low violent crime city.
Comment #14 by Redd Ratt on 2014 03 18


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Non-league: Magpies 'champing at the bit' after long lay-off
Updated 9:58am Friday 31st January 2014 in Sport By Andy Mitchell
BOSS Steve Cuss wants Wimborne Town to kick-off a Magnificent Seven when they begin their hectic February fixture list against Bishop's Cleeve on Saturday (3pm).
The struggling Gloucestershire outfit, who sit third-bottom of Southern South & West ahead of their trip to Dorset, provide the opposition at the beginning of a busy month for Magpies.
Six consecutive postponements have seen Steve Cuss's 10th-placed team fall 10 points behind the final play-off place currently occupied by North Leigh.
But despite a sizeable gap emerging during Wimborne's enforced break, the Cuthbury manager called for his players to focus on getting back into the swing of things after such a lengthy lay-off.
"The players are champing at the bit to get out onto the pitch to play football," said Cuss. "I want them to enjoy playing again."
Wimborne have a fully fit squad to choose from but James Stokoe still has one game of a three-match suspension, which began in December, to serve.
Magpies: (from) Harvell, Arnold, Wilson, Oliver, Costello, Middleton, Blake, Sainsbury, Maybury, Davidson, Webb, Kemble, Gamble, Griffin, Burton-Hemmings, Roast, Ackerman.
Elsewhere, Bashley will be looking to complete a rare double in their crunch home clash with fellow strugglers Bedford (3pm).
Bash grabbed their first of only two Southern League Premier Division wins this season at the New Eyrie thanks to Lewis Blackmore's strike in November.
Bash: (from) Jones, Blackmore, Brookes, Roberts, Strickland, Marden, Kenna, Bulpitt, Soetan, Joyce, Odam, Davis, Flint, Gazzard, Colson, George (g/k).
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Dancers beware, before dinner, there was no dancing in the Atrium, not that I do not like classical violin, but we do cruise to have a good time. And by 10:30 when the bands did start both here and in the Safari Club, we were ready to call it a day. Dance teachers on board were exceptionels and hopefully they will be on our next cruse.
Dining room was average, the service however was below par. If you have 3 tables to serve, one of 12 and two of four, who do you serve first? the table of 4 of course, right? not in this case, the table of 12 got the go, so we had to wait and wait. Not cool. Consequently, there were some nites,we simply headed up to the Windjammer for stirfry.
It's Showtime,,,, rather disappointing, we have seen better shows on cheaper cruises with older ships. The cruise directors favorite word seemed to be "fantastic" and after 10 nites it became rather playful. The dancers who are usually friendly and approachable were very aloof and indifferent. There was no contact here between staff and passengers unfortunatley. Policy??
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Mozambique has been a partner country of Belgian cooperation since 2001.
This southern African country ranks 172th out of 182 countries in the UNDP Human Development Report 2009. 17 years after the end of the civil war, poverty remains one of the main challenges facing the country.
Mozambique was engulfed in civil war from 1975, just after independence, until 1992. The 16-year civil war fighting destroyed much of the country's infrastructure, caused as many as 1 million deaths, and uprooted close to 6 million people. The new constitution enacted in 1990 provided for a multi-party political system, market-based economy, and free elections. Since 1994 the country has held democratic elections, resettled civil war refugees, attained political stability, and has continued economic reforms.
Poverty in Mozambique is said to be falling - but chronic child malnutrition is increasing. The gap between rich and poor is widening with most of the growth in GDP going to the top 20% while the poor are becoming steadily poorer and unable to properly feed their children.
The general objective of Belgian development cooperation with Mozambique is poverty reduction. The Belgian cooperation strategy in Mozambique has been designed following the guidelines of the poverty reduction strategy paper of the country. That strategy is based on six priorities, including education, health, agriculture and rural development, basic infrastructure, good governance and macroeconomic and financial management.
The health infrastructure in Mozambique is in dire straits. There are only three main hospitals in the country. In 2002, BTC started a programme aimed at assisting the Mozambican government in the (re)construction and equipment of a number of health facilities that had been washed away by the devastating floods of 2000. BTC has provided technical assistance to help the health ministry to efficiently manage its investment projects.
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---- — The first leg of New York state's purchase of the former Finch Pruyn lands was completed this past December when the state paid The Nature Conservancy roughly $12 million dollars for the Essex Chain of Lakes and land along the Hudson River in the central Adirondacks, more than 18,000 acres. Gov.Andrew Cuomo announced last summer that the eventual purchase totaling 69,000 acres would be made incrementally. He also said this area in the towns of Newcomb, Minerva and Indian Lake would go first, and it did.
In recent meetings with sportsmen's groups and other stakeholders, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Regional Natural Resource Supervisor Tom Martin, who works out of DEC's Ray Brook office, offered possible future classification and recreational scenarios for these lands. It should be pointed out that these are only ideas, not official proposals, and are just the beginning of the process of figuring out the future for these lands, some of which could open up to the public this Spring.
A Wilderness classification forbids motorized access while a Wild Forest classification allows for some of it, including snowmobiling. In the end classification usually equates to access. Martin's presentation of DEC's ideas had something for everyone.
For the Essex Chain of lakes DEC would like to provide small boat access, including for the disabled. Martin says that Cornell Road is a travel route on the northwest end of this tract that currently serves as the border between the fee and easement lands. Already an easement right-of-way and a snowmobile trail, in warm weather the road would provide motorized access to the vicinity of Deer Pond. "We'd get the public within about a quarter of a mile or so," said Martin of Deer Pond. "We'll build a parking lot and a carry trail down to Deer, a carry trail from Deer over to Mud (Pond) and then one to Third Lake. In addition to that we (could) allow folks with disabilities to continue on this road to the causeway between Fourth and Fifth Lake."
Currently, there is floatplane access to First and Pine Lakes and Martin says that will remain through an easement with the towns. As for further floatplane access Martin said, "We're considering seasonal floatplane access to Third Lake. We think that the paddling community in June, July and August and most of September, most of those folks want a quiet experience. They want solitude and we can provide that. But I also think we can provide floatplane access in the spring for trout fishing and in the fall for hunting season."
"One other thing we're looking at here is some of this existing road network. We're proposing keeping some of that open just in the fall, just for hunters, for roadside drive-up campsites; primitive campsites under permit," Martin also added.
This purchase also opens up a stretch of the Hudson River between Newcomb and Indian Lake — creating numerous rafting and canoe opportunities which could be available this spring. DEC believes that the Newcomb Town Beach is a sensible starting point for such trips but would also like to provide access to the Hudson near what is known as the Iron Bridge as well as at a point above the confluence of the Indian and Hudson Rivers. Martin says this is paramount for safety reasons.
As for classification, should these ideas come to fruition, DEC foresees a unique situation where parts of the tract would be classified as Wilderness and others as Wild Forest. Obviously the areas around roads and launches would need to be Wild Forest with the interior being Wilderness. Farther south of the Essex Chain is the OK Slip Falls section which is currently surrounded by lands classified as Primitive, similar to Wilderness. Martin believes once these two chunks are combined they would all be classified as Wilderness.
Again, it should be pointed out that these are only ideas that DEC has mapped out after meeting with various stakeholders. There is still much to do for them to be realized.
"We're in the process of finalizing a report to the Adirondack Park Agency (APA)," Martin said. "We make a recommendation to the agency (APA), they handle the public hearing process and then they make a recommendation to the governor."
In the end, DEC feels the ideas they've gathered for the future of these lands are fair to all recreational interests.
"The environmental community on one side is not to get everything they want," Martin said. "The hook and bullet guys, the motorized access folks at the other end who want access, they're not going to get everything they want. We think we're some place in the middle. We think we have a good approach."
Dan Ladd is the author of "Deer Hunting in the Adirondacks," outdoors editor for the Glens Falls Chronicle, columnist for Outdoors Magazine and contributor to New York Outdoor News. Contact him at www.adkhunter.com.