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Celebrity chef Fabio Viviani has partnered up with Chicago's DineAmic Group to open Siena Tavern in River North, slated to open early this year.
"We're bringing the best of Italy – everything homemade," says Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani. "We're trying to blend this old, in your face, Italian style casually in a very polished environment. Rustic, heavy wood, in a cool steel building in the middle of the busiest area of Chicago.
Mr. Viviani began cooking in Florence when he was 11 years old, and he won over millions of Americans while competing on Season 5 of Bravo's Top Chef, where he was rightfully voted "fan favorite." He's humble, intelligent, hilarious, and carries with him many a wise word from his grandfather.
Where did you get the idea for Siena Tavern? I met Luke Stoioff and David Rekhson DineAmic Groupabout two years ago when they opened Public House. I'm an Italian guy. Most of my food has Italian influence, and they were looking to do an Italian concept for a long time. So we became friends over a beer atPublic House and we just started to talk. And it went from an idea to a concept.
Now why Siena? I said to them, the Italy that I will show you is not the Italy that anyone else will. So I said, "Let's go to Italy, we'll take my grandpa (87) with us." We're driving around in this little car, eating in backyards. After about four days, we sat down for lunch in this 'taverna' in Siena city. You know, a hole in the wall, it's the Italian word for little petite bistro. And the name of the restaurant was La Taverna. So we were sitting there in mismatched chairs and mismatched furniture. I mean, nothing made sense. It looked like the owner, who was the chef and the server and the cashier at the same time, was in somebody's garage making this pizza and mozzarella, It wasn't not even a kitchen, but a wooden counter where people were drinking wine….and the cool part about it was he didn't even know it was so cool. He was trying to be cheap, in a welcoming way. So when we returned to the U.S. we were talking about Taverna in Siena, we loved it!
Why open Siena Tavern in Chicago? I didn't choose Chicago; I fell in love with it. It's like, you don't choose your friend, you're just there and you don't remember how you met them. I was working with several companies in Chicago for restaurant consulting. So in the past three years I've been in Chicago every other week. I mean, if you can give me your winter with 15 more degrees and 15 miles per hour less wind, I'd live here. I love Los Angeles – best weather in the country – but Chicago is a clean city; people are great. The Midwest is full of very friendly people, but Chicago is just 'East enough' so these people smart and with it.
Name some restaurants you must visit when you're in town. I always go to Public House and see the boys. I'm in business with them, so it comes with the territory, but they have some great barbecue smoked meat. And, I have a lot of friends in Chicago. All of the guys in Boka Group are great, so I do like smaller places Gilt Bar. I'm rustic. I'm a renaissance man, so too polished doesn't work for me. I mean it does work, don't get me wrong. I'll ask you to marry me at Spiaggia, but then I'll take you to Gilt Bar and Public House every other day of the week. I love Tony Mantuamo's Bar Toma. I can't think of a chef in Chicago oing a poor job. There's so much to learn in this city. As a chef, I go out to dinner, have great food, think about it, and go, "Oh, I wish I would have done that." Now if I want to do it I have to tweak something. But then if it's perfect, there's nothing to tweak, that pisses me off.
In a good way, I hope! What about new restaurants? Anything else besides Siena Tavern in mind? Yes, with DineAmic Group. We have a couple of other ideas in town for some other spots, and we have something in mind for Miami and Los Angeles, the Newport area. But like in any smart business, 99 percent of the ideas thrown out there will never follow through. So it's too early to talk about it so now we're all about Siena Tavern, and making it happen.
Food trend you wish would disappear. Molecular gastronomy is overrated. Why would I want to eat a line of powder that tastes like a cheeseburger and (makes slurp sound) suck on smoke that tastes like a duck confit or eat a menu? I want to read a menu, I don't want to eat the menu.
Any tips for chefs who are thinking about competing on a reality TV show? Just be yourself. Camera, no camera, who gives a crap? But you have to remember what you say and stick to it. You can't lie. Chefs are very passionate about their craft, but they're not liars. And because of their temper, national television can be a little tricky. Meaning, I was a bit scared when I had the chance to appear on national television because I'm the kind of guy who's nice to everyone. I will bend over backwards to help someone even when a person will never do anything for me. It doesn't matter; that's character. Character to me is how you treat the people who can't do anything for you.
What about Top Chef surprised you? I consider myself fairly young. I'm only 35, but I've been in this business since I was 11. I've seen a lot of stuff most people haven't seen yet. I don't get surprised any more, but in both the restaurant and television business, when you think you've seen it all, somebody is going to do something that will make you say, "Wow, I didn't see that coming. That's amazing." You take it and learn from it. I don't get surprised. I don't get scared. I was on a TV show where I lost twice. I lost twice.
So, I don't know what's wrong with you, America! You like me, but I lost. Twice. The good news is I couldn't care less because I'd been here 32 years without TV and was doing just fine. But I'm very blessed because the reality is without television I couldn't have met you, Sarah, or other people. Somehow, we'll enhance each other's lives in a good way. So that's the very fortunate part about television – the kind of exposure that you can't pay for, if you're smart on how to use it.
Why do you think you were voted 'fan favorite?' I tell things the way they are. I don't hold back. When I hug, I mean it. When I kiss, I mean it. When I say good or bad, I mean it with all my heart. I'm not pretentious. I grew up on food stamps. And I didn't even win the show, so what's fame? I'm just honest and easy to be around.
Best piece of advice? The best pieces of advice I've ever received are from my grandfather (about life and relationships) and from my food mentor, Simone Mugnaini – a guy out of Italy that had 30 restaurants and never got a good review or whatever, but he runs the country. His advice? In food, it's "Do it right, or do it twice."
So what's the advice from grandpa? Well, now that I'm dating, because of TV and because I'm Italian, the lady part comes pretty easy. I have a lot of chances to go out on date. But thinking back to when I was 17 or 18, I was in my house in Florence, getting ready, putting on cologne, going to pick up some girl in the club and my grandpa was there looking at me – you know, when you get those kind of stares. He shook his head, and I was like, "What's he looking at, is there something wrong?" He said, "You guys are funny." I responded, "What do you mean?"
See, my grandfather and grandmother were together for over 70 years. He didn't date. So my grandfather said, "I get it, you guys are boys. Testosterone is through the roof, but trust me, one day you gotta realize that you gotta find one good one and stick with her, because it doesn't matter how hard you try, you can't date 'em all. So just don't go through the hassle. Dating, it's a job. Get one woman, make her happy and just focus on everything else in your life because you got that taken care of."
And the second best advice he gave me came when I got the person I thought was going to be with but it didn't work out. He said, "In a relationship you have two choices – be happy or be right. Choose happiness. Be wrong and happy, who gives a sh**. Because ladies are more likely to negotiate when they're happy."
Sounds like a wise man. What makes you most proud? Wow, nobody has ever asked me that question! I'm proud of my mom. She got sick when I was 11 and couldn't work anymore, so that's why I went to work baking pies all night – 1-8AM – then getting my back pack and going to school. And through it all,. I don't think I've seen my mom upset one day in her life. I'm proud of her.
I have a cookbook coming out for Mother's Day called Fabio's Italian Kitchen filled with recipes and memories from my Italian Mom. It's a hybrid between a cookbook and memoir. Someone said, "This is the first cookbook I was bawling 30 pages in and then pissing myself from laughing right after!"
I'm also proud of what I do. People don't believe I work 130 hours a week, every week. I was up at 5AM this morning taking phone calls…I don't go to bed until midnight. Sleep is over-rated.
Where do you see yourself in five years? Still in the U.S. Wife. Couple of kids. And a good business run by really good people and friends. Maybe two French bulldogs. House in Italy, which I have. And at least every other month, take a little time to take my family somewhere where we're alone.
For more fun tales and insights from Fabio, sign up for his newsletter, Fabio Kitchen Academy, atwww.FabioViviani.com.


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Career ladders and lattices are devices that help people visualize and learn about the job options that are available as they progress through a career. The Competency Model Clearinghouse offers the Career Ladder/Lattice Tool to guide you through the development of career paths for your industry. The tool is designed to be used in conjunction with the Building Blocks for Competency Models Tool and helps create materials that assist businesses, educators, and workforce professionals in outlining careers and the critical experiences individuals should acquire in order to progress through careers in an industry.
Career Ladders and Lattices
Career ladders and lattices consist of a group of related jobs that comprise a career. They often include a pictorial representation of job progression in a career (see example below) as well as detailed descriptions of the jobs and the experiences that facilitate movement between jobs. Career ladder/lattices are not necessarily organization-specific; they frequently span multiple organizations because movement within one organization may not be possible.
Career ladders display only vertical movement between jobs. In contrast, career lattices contain both vertical and lateral movement between jobs and may reflect more closely the career paths of today's work environment. For example, the long-term healthcare industry career lattice below illustrates both vertical and lateral movement between jobs. The arrows leading from Home Health Aide to Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN) portray vertical movement between jobs. The arrows between Home Health Aide, Personal and Home Care Aide, and Direct Support Professional portray lateral movement between jobs.
Example Career Lattice for the Long-term Healthcare Industry
Career ladders/lattices may be used in a variety of ways. For example, they may be used to:
attract individuals to an industry by showing potential career progression beyond entry points,
focus workforce development efforts,
show workers how different jobs interconnect within careers in an industry, and
inform workers about the training, education, and developmental experiences that would enable them to accomplish their career objectives.
The Career Ladder/Lattice Tool enables you to build career ladders/lattices that outline critical experiences individuals should acquire in order to progress throughout careers in an industry.
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Before you begin building a career ladder/lattice, you will be required to create an account by establishing a User Name and password. Your account lets you save your career ladders/lattices so you can build, revise, or edit them at your convenience.
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Career Ladder/Lattice Tool Overview
The Career Ladder/Lattice Tool will guide you through the creation of career ladders/lattices that show different routes that employees can follow in order to develop their careers. Step-by-step instructions are provided on each page. In addition, you may review extra tips on how to proceed at different steps in the ladder/lattice development process by clicking on the links
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You will be able to research jobs, place relevant data in the tool to describe jobs, and arrange job titles in a grid to reflect career progression. The tool is able to incorporate both vertical and lateral movement across jobs in a career.
The tool requires you to choose an industry competency model to serve as the foundation for the career ladder/lattice you want to build. Therefore, the first step to building a career ladder/lattice is the creation or customization of a competency model using the Building Blocks for Competency Models Tool. The competency model you select in the Career Ladder/Lattice Tool serves to identify the competencies required for successful task performance in all of the jobs in your ladder/lattice. It will be included in the completed career ladder/lattice document.
Once you have chosen an industry competency model, you must follow four steps to create the career ladder/lattice.
Step 1: Enter Job Information – This step helps you identify the important characteristics of these jobs.
Step 2: Place and Link Jobs – This step allows you to identify how people may progress through these jobs.
Step 3: Add Critical Developmental Experiences – This step allows you to describe the key differences between jobs in this career.
Step 4: Finalize your Career Ladder/Lattice – This step allows you to save and download your work, so you can share it with others for review and validation.
Step-by-step instructions are provided throughout the tool, but the following sections describe each of these steps in greater detail.
Step 1: Enter Job Information
This step allows you to enter numerous pieces of job information that are important to incorporate into a career ladder/lattice. It is advisable to gather as much relevant information as possible about each job that you would like to include in your ladder/lattice before you start. You may want to print out the job information that you find so it will be easy to access throughout the ladder/lattice building process.
For each job, you will be prompted to enter the following information:
Job Title
Job Level
Job Description
Perform Supervisory Duties
Workforce Preparation
Work Experience
Can work experience and education substitute for each other?
Employment Outlook
Appendix A
at the end of this document for detailed descriptions of the job information fields.
Job information is added to the ladder/lattice using the
Enter Job Information
tab on the main
Job Information
page. Job information can be typed directly into the job fields, selected from drop down multiple choice options, and/or copied and pasted from searchable web services (described below). While
Job Title
is the only required field, you are strongly encouraged to provide detailed information for all the job fields to maximize the usefulness of your completed ladder/lattice.
To populate the Education, Workforce Preparation, and Work Experience job fields you must select from multiple choice drop-down menus. If a job's education, workforce preparation or work experience requirements are not represented in the multiple choice options, you may provide additional information related to these fields in your final Word document.
Research Job Information
Web Services
One way to obtain job information using the tool is through a web services resource that compiles job information from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) database and America's Career InfoNet. This resource will allow you to search by state and select and view detailed job information on a job profile page. The web services resource will consolidate information from the occupational profiles found in the
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and from the wage and outlook data provided by
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. If the data are available, the job profile will contain the following pieces of job information:
Job Title
Job Description (including tasks)
Employment Outlook
To access this resource, click on the
Research Job Information
tab on the main
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page. Once this tab has been clicked, simply select the state in which the job is performed and use a keyword search to locate relevant jobs. From the list of jobs displayed, you may select up to five jobs for which you want to view job information. You may find it useful to compare and contrast information for more than one job using the web services resource.
When the relevant job information has been found, you may either type, or copy and paste, the information from the job profile into the job information fields on the
Enter Job Information
If you use these or other resources to gather job information, it is recommended that you document them in the
field on the
Enter Job Information
tab. For example, you may find it useful to list the job titles and job codes you searched and Web sites you visited to keep a record of where you acquired relevant job information.
Certification Finder
Another way to obtain job information is to use the
Search for Certifications
link on the
Enter Job Information
tab. This resource will allow you to use the America's Career InfoNet Certification Finder tool to obtain specific certification requirements for the jobs included in your ladder/lattice. The Certification Finder allows you to search for certifications by keyword, industry, or occupation. Once you have located relevant certifications, you may either type, or copy and paste, the information from the Certification Finder into the job information field on the
Enter Job Information
tab. Be sure to include enough detail about the certifications to make the final career ladder/lattice useful to your end user. For example, you may want to include the name of the certification, a brief description, requirements, and contact or Web site information.
Once you have entered the job information for a job in your career ladder/lattice, click on
Save Job
which will save the job to a
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Add more jobs to the job titles box
Remove jobs from the job titles box
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Place and link jobs
Once you have at least one job listed in the
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Step 2: Place and Link Jobs
This step allows you to create the ladder/lattice diagram by arranging job titles on a grid and establishing the relationships between jobs in the career.
Place Jobs
Initially, all jobs you added will appear in the
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arrow. If necessary, you may add columns and/or rows to the grid by clicking on the Add Row/Add Column links.
Jobs can be rearranged within the grid using the
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function box on the left side of the screen. In order to move a job title, type the cell labels (e.g., A1, B2, C3) into the From/To boxes and click
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Link Jobs
Once placed on the grid, jobs may be linked using the
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Link Jobs
. A link may be added from one grid cell to any other grid cells.
After you click
Link Jobs
, an arrow will be displayed between the corresponding grid cells to represent movement between jobs. A single-sided arrow shows movement in one direction between jobs. A double-sided arrow shows movement in either direction between two jobs. To create a double-sided arrow you must create two single sided arrows. For example, if you want to display a double-sided arrow between cells B1 and B2, you must first link cell B1 to cell B2 and then link cell B2 to cell B1. An
arrow will then appear on the grid between the two cells.
Please note that you may delete a link between grid cells using the
Create Ladder/Lattice
function box by typing the appropriate cell labels into the From/To boxes and clicking
Delete Link
Remember, you may add new jobs to the career ladder/lattice at any time either by clicking
Add Another Job
or using the navigation bar at the top of the screen to go back to the
Enter Job Information
Once you have finished placing and linking jobs, you may proceed to adding critical developmental experiences by clicking
Add Critical Developmental Experiences
at the bottom of the page.
Step 3: Add Critical Developmental Experiences
This step allows you to identify the critical developmental experiences (CDEs) that individuals should seek out as they prepare to move from one job to another. CDEs represent important differences between jobs in a career. Some CDEs represent concrete differences between jobs, such as in education or licensure requirements. Other CDEs reflect more subtle differences that exist between jobs, such as in skills or abilities. Some examples of CDEs are:
Educational requirements,
Work-related experience requirements (formal training, OJT, years of experience, etc.),
Licensure requirements,
Certification requirements, and
Skills to develop or tasks to perform that will prepare an individual for a new position.
To add CDEs to a career ladder/lattice, you must first select the link between jobs where you would like to add CDEs. You may select the link in one of two ways. You may either:
click on the arrow that connects the two jobs or
enter the grid cell labels into the From/To boxes in the
Create Ladder/Lattice
function box on the left of your screen and click
Add Critical Developmental Experience
Once you have selected a link, a text box will appear at the bottom of the page that allows you to type the appropriate CDEs. See
Appendix B
at the end of this document for tips on how to create CDEs.
To help stimulate thinking about important differences between the jobs of interest, you may review the job information that you created for the linked jobs. Click on the
Details of Linked Jobs
link above the text box to display job information. You will be able to review only the information that you selected and/or entered in Step 1 of the career ladder/lattice development process.
You may incorporate this information into the CDEs by either typing, or copying and pasting, information into the text box. Once you have finished adding CDEs to the text box, click on "Save" to add the CDEs to the career ladder/lattice information.
Once you have added CDEs between jobs in your career ladder/lattice, you may proceed to the last step, which involves finalizing your career ladder/lattice.
Step 4: Finalize Your Career Ladder/Lattice
After establishing the CDEs for the links between jobs in the career ladder/lattice, you should view and finalize your work. The tool will display the completed career ladder/lattice graphic so that you may save it to your user account. Once saved, you may download the work in two ways:
PDF Document
that includes your job descriptions
the ladder/lattice diagram.
Word Document
that includes your job descriptions
the ladder/lattice diagram.
Once downloaded into a Word document, you may make additional edits to the job information included in the ladder/lattice. However, any changes you make to the Word document WILL NOT be saved in your account.
Appendix A
Descriptions of Job Information Fields
Job Title
A designation that indicates an individual's official position in an organization. A job title often indicates an individual's authority and responsibilities as well as the activities and duties performed.
Job Level
Job level indicates position of a particular job within an organization or industry. Some examples of job levels are entry-level, mid-level, management-level, executive-level, or entrepreneur.
Job Description
A job description is a statement of the work performed in a job, how that work is accomplished, and why the work is performed. Job descriptions can include information regarding job tasks as well as the tools and technology used to perform tasks.
Perform Supervisory Duties?
Some jobs have a supervisory component that is not explicit in their list of tasks. Other jobs clearly list supervisory duties among tasks. A supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day actions of a group of employees and represents employee issues to higher level management.
Most organizations have specific education requirements an individual must fulfill in order to be considered qualified for a position. Educational requirements vary by the organization and the type of job but some examples include a high school diploma, some college, post-secondary certificate, and Master's degree.
Workforce Preparation
Most jobs have specific training requirements an individual must fulfill to be considered proficient at a job. Many different types of training exist; some types are apprenticeship training, on-the-job training, and in-plant training.
Training requirements for jobs can vary widely in duration. Some formal training programs can last more than 10 years while others can last less than one month.
Work Experience
Work experience is the know-how an individual gains when working in a job. Some employers expect individuals to have prior work experience in a related job to be considered for a position.
Can work experience and education substitute for each other?
While some employers may establish both work experience and educational requirements, other employers may accept work experience in lieu of an educational requirement or vice versa.
For example, one job may require both a Master's degree
5 years of related work experience while another job may accept
a Master's degree with no related work experience
a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related work experience.
Licensure is a state's grant of legal authority to practice the profession within a designated scope of practice. Licensure prohibits anyone from practicing a profession who is not licensed, regardless of whether the individual has been certified by a private organization.
Certification is an often voluntary process where individuals meet established standards to demonstrate their competence, experience, knowledge and skill in a particular profession or occupation to employers and the public.
Salary is the amount of gross income a job provides for one year. If salary information is unavailable you can also record hourly wage estimates. A wage is the amount of income a job provides that is received on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis.
Employment Outlook
Employment outlook is an estimation of future growth of an occupation. Employment outlook can be represented by employment increase in number of jobs (employment in 2006 = 3,800 and estimated employment in 2016 = 4,830) or percentage of growth increase (27% percent increase in employment from 2006 to 2016).
Record resources and/or notes you may need when revising or updating this career ladder/lattice. For example, copy and paste searched job titles and related codes as well as links to Web sites used to complete the job information fields.
Appendix B
Tips for Creating Critical Developmental Experiences
Writing critical developmental experiences (CDEs) is an integral part of building a career ladder/lattice. You should view CDEs as a means to help focus employee development efforts toward obtaining experiences established as important for other jobs.
When developing CDEs it is important to proceed through the following steps:
Think about the concrete differences between the linked jobs. Concrete differences between jobs include differences in education, licensure, and/or certifications.
Identify which of these differences represent critical experiences that promote career progression.
Think about the subtle differences between the linked jobs. Subtle differences between jobs include differences in the knowledge, skills and abilities required for task performance.
Identify which of these differences are critical experiences that promote career progression.
If possible, talk to incumbents in the target job to identify experiences obtained during their career that they feel contributed to their development.
If possible, talk to supervisors of individuals in the target job to identify the experiences they view as relevant when considering prospective employees.
Examine the tasks for the current position and for the desired position.
What differentiates these two positions in terms of tasks?
What are the actions employees could take to prepare them for the tasks in the target position?
Remember, the more detail you can provide in the career ladder/lattice, the more valuable the ladder/lattice will be to your end user.
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A unique part of a Romantic luxury Weekend Getaway at Zengarra is the music, played just for you. Guests have only to ask and Christine will be happy to play for them. Listen to the superb Grand Piano or the wonderful Concert Marimba, in the specially built acoustically excellent Music Pavilion.
Mystery Music Accompaniment - can you name the composer and the piece that should be played over this?
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Zengarra is home to a unique collection of Oriental art as well as superb musical instruments. Each artwork has a story, which Mike & Christine will be glad to tell you.
Family Reunion or Birthday Party in the Restaurant.
We especially welcome guests who want to hold a family birthday or reunion at our restaurant, often with Music and a Dinner. Getaway from the city, save the cost of parking and have luxury and music instead. We are only an hour from Brisbane, music and fine dining at country prices!
Why not book a dinner for a family surprise and then stay the night? If there are more than 8 overnight guests we can arrange accommodation round the corner if required. We can cater for buffet style events up to 50 persons and seated served dinner parties up to 24 persons.
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By Automobile Magazine 11/1/2011
Aside from a few color and trim combinations, there are no substantial changes for the 2012 RL. Acura did substantially face-lift and update the car back in 2010, and last year a six-speed automatic transmission was added...Read more
Acura envisions itself as a younger, sportier brand than it was twenty-five years ago, but it's not quite ready to abandon its older customers, who fell in love with the Legend years ago. As a result, the RL continues to find a home in the company's portfolio, even though monthly sales volumes struggle to reach the triple-digit mark. Interestingly, the slow-selling RL shares quite a bit with the popular TL, including its engines, driveline, and several key dimensions. Each car has its own unique personality, however. Whereas the TL is unmistakably a sport sedan, the RL serves as a premium cruiser. Although the 3.7-liter V-6 produces more than adequate power and the standard torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system provides impressive grip in corners, softer suspension tuning inevitably produces a little more body roll when the RL is driven hard. Still, the RL's edge may lie with comfort -- not only does that suspension tuning provide for a comfortable ride, but the car's cabin also feels more upscale and well arranged than that of its sibling. Acura's typical barrage of infotainment technologies is available on the RL; the ELS surround-sound system is superb, but the optional navigation system is still hampered by dated graphics and clunky menus. Some competitors may offer similar luxuries and a little more fun behind the wheel, but for those eyeing a sedate sedan with just a hint of sport, the RL may be the ideal formula.
Drive: 4-wheel Trim level: RL Body style: Sedan, 5-passenger Engine: 3.7L V-6, 300 hp, 271 lb-ft Transmission: 6-speed automatic Passenger volume: 99.1 cu ft Cargo space: 13.8 cu ft
Dual-stage front, side, and side curtain air bags, ABS, traction and stability control, and active front head restraints are standard. Rear parking sensors and a rearview camera are included with the technology package, while radar-based cruise control and a collision-mitigating automatic braking system are lumped in with the advance package.
All: 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway


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10. Taxi Driver (Average Annual Income: $22,820)
Taxi drivers are repeat customers on the most stressful list for three key reasons: low pay, long hours and, often, they are victims of crime.
9. Police Officer ($55,270)
Law enforcement officers are constantly dealing with situations out of their control and criminals often armed and ready to shoot. They must also make split-second decisions that involve life or death.
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Daily deadlines aside, the newspaper industry is going through some major changes right now. Layoffs, buyouts and cutbacks are common, with many reporters feeling they have to prove they deserve to keep their jobs.
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Not only does this job require extensive knowledge of business, but it also involves understanding trends, technological developments and implications of their decisions.
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Public relations executives are at the mercy of their clients, creating a stressful situation because their performance is in many ways out of their hands.
5. Event Coordinator (Median Salary: $45,810)
Projected Hiring Outlook: 33%
Despite one of the higher growth outlooks in the 2014 Jobs Rated report, event coordinator is a high-stress, high-pressure job. Demands can change dramatically from client to client and event to event, so event coordinators must be able to adapt quickly.
This job may sound like a blast, but clients can be very demanding and there's a lot of pressure on you to make sure everything goes off without a hitch.
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Courtesy Texas AgriLife ExtensionCold temperatures hit during bloom, one of the most sensitive times of the peach season.Unseasonably warm temperatures, followed by late freezes, may have cut the Texas peach crop by up to three fourths.
The actual damage depends on the variety and growing location, according to a news release.
In areas with good cold air drainage, a few peaches survived.
Certain varieties, in particular the Redglobe, seemed to fare better than others.
"We all hesitate to put that number out there, but I'd say the amount of crop we have (left) is about 20 to 25 percent," Larry Stein, an AgriLife Extension horticulturist in Uvalde, said in the release.
The good news is the remaining crop should be of excellent quality and large size because of the freeze's natural thinning.
The Texas Hill Country is noted for its peaches and was hard hit, whereas East Texas orchards escaped relatively unscathed.


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text: Pregnancy > Baby Registry Most Overrated Baby Items Real moms dish on the most overrated baby gear and when to just save your dough. Good question. You're smart to try and only register for baby items you'll actually end up using, and not just ones you thought you wouldn't be able to live without. We already gave you our take on what gear you should skip. Now check out what Bumpies had to say..."Stretch mark lotion -- regular lotion works just as well to lubricate your skin. Stretch marks are created under the skin." -- Aileengust"Changing table. The floor with a changing pad works great -- and it's much, much cheaper!" -- angiea"So far, the wipe warmer seems like the biggest waste... it sounds good on paper, but most have to always be plugged in (which makes me nervous) and baby outgrows them when they sleep through the night." -- MADDIESANDLER"Infant bath tubs! Love the teddy bear sponge in the regular bath tub." -- kimbennett"Designer pacifiers. They're way too expensive and what's the point? You'll eventually lose them all!" -- mommypink2x"Infant snowsuits. I received three of them as a gift, but when it is that cold outside I do not take my 4 month old outside to play..." -- CharlieandJenn"Burping cloths. Just use clean towels. Everything is about going green and saving money, so why not use something you already have instead of buying more..." -- gakline"The diaper stacker. I can't imagine myself unpacking a diaper package just to repack them into something cuter. I think the baby will keep me busy enough..." -- lunamanzana"The diaper genie! Why would you want to keep stinky poop sausages for a week?! Just throw it in the garbage and take it out once or twice a day." -- curriekana"Stand-alone bassinets. Infants outgrow them quickly, they take up space, and cost a pretty penny if you want a cute one. Not to mention, some kids just flat-out hate them and refuse to sleep in one. Just put the kid in their crib!" -- rebus82"I think the Bumbo Chair is overrated! What's the purpose? Prop them up on the couch, with pillows, with the Boppy. My daughter hates the Bumbo..." -- Mrs.Buchanan"Designer baby cloths. Who cares "who" your baby's wearing?!" -- mrscornelius"Travel systems...I ended up just carrying my daughter in a carrier when she was an infant and then got a nice umbrella type stroller when she got bigger. Travel systems are just to heavy and clunky for my taste..." -- Heather&Bill"Baby shoes are so silly. They don't walk on their feet yet and the shoes are so rigid. Never mind tying the tiny laces!" -- bethann5"The designer hospital gowns. I could care less about what I'm wearing, all I want is a smooth delivery and a healthy baby. Why spend money on something that's going to get all sorts of fluids on it, you'll only wear once, and they have available to you for free?" -- 3LilLadies4Me"We spent hundreds of dollars on a breast pump with my first son. Didn't take long to realize the inexpensive hand pump version worked a little better and we ended up using that way more." -- lisammathis Now that you know what to skip, find out the must-haves for baby. -- Bump Kaitlin See More: Baby Gear , Baby Registry Previous Article: Moms Tell-All: 13 Pregnancy Products You Don't Need Next Article: Registry 101 Travel Tips for Moms-to-Be Getting around isn't as easy as it used to be. Try our tips for traveling during pregnancy. Checklist: Nursery Decorating A full list of dos and don'ts when it comes to decorating baby's nursery. Pound Wise We've got 5 ways to keep your pregnancy weight gain within reason. popular questions Q&A: Morning sickness tips? Q&A: Do I need a birth plan? Q&A: Registering for baby? recently added questions Plus-Size Maternity Clothing Q&A What Happens at Baby's One-Month Checkup? When Can I Switch Baby From the Infant Car Seat to a Convertible?


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Indicative Rate* $120.00 to $120.00 Accommodation Only
Tin Peaks Cottage is award winning accommodation in scenic Maryborough, Queensland. The private open planned, self contained accommodation is generous in proportion, that has a pleasant outlook from its own private veranda overlooking established gardens. Tin Peaks is eco-friendly (sustainable with rain water tanks, solar panels, bio diverse waste water system and the cottage is constructed of many recycled materials) as well as child and pet friendly.
... moreBeing situated in an exclusive suburb of Maryborough which is also part of a koala habitat that exists in an environmental conservation park allows visitors the opportunity to experience Australian flora and home to the world heritage listed Fraser Island. They pride themselves on providing a more personalised service to guests to ensure their stay is memorable and enjoyable at an affordable rate that represents good value.
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Yes. Pets are allowed, enquire upon booking. Animals are not permitted in the cottage.
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Take the Gympie Road turn off to Maryborough, turn right into Iindah Road East, take the third street right into Springvale Road, then right into Berallan Drive, Tinana.
Private open plan, nautically themed, modern amenities, high ceilings, modern rustic with a warm natural timber ambience. Queen size bed and queen size sofa bed, both beds have overlays for extra comfort. Linen and towels supplied.
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Going out to dinner can be a fun family outing, but there is still something quite comforting about eating at home. Sometimes we crave those dishes from our favorite restaurants, but don't feel like leaving the house. While takeout is always an option, you can also attempt to make your restaurant favorites from these copycat recipes. Kids craving Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust or Panda Express Orange Chicken? We have the recipes that will keep the whole family happy (and wondering how the dining room transformed into their favorite restaurant!).
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Rockford Fosgate Expands Marine Audio Solution Line for 2014
The 5-Channel M600-5 Prime Series Amp Provides 1,200 Watts (RMS)
Power in a Purpose-Built, Marine-Spec Chassis
Rockford Fosgate, the industry leader in high-performance car audio systems, announced that it has added to its acclaimed marine audio solution line for 2014. Showcased at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. from Jan. 7-9, 2014, the 1,200 Watt (RMS), 5-channel, marine-grade M600-5 Prime Series amplifier is scheduled to ship in Q1 2014.
"The latest highly efficient addition to our marine grade amplifier line packs plenty of power in a compact package," explained Jake Braaten, Rockford's director of product development. "Designed to amplify an entire system, the M600-5 features independent front, rear, and subwoofer outputs. Whether it's Rockford Fosgate's M2 speakers or wake tower cans or subs, the M600-5 powers them all."
The fifth model in Rockford Fosgate's marine line (including the M400-4D, M600-4D, M750-1D, and M12001D models), the M600-5 amp's marine grade chassis has been designed to withstand salt spray, fog, and other corrosive elements in the marine environment, with a 23 percent increase of thermal mass per inch.
Additional M600-5 amplifier specifications include:
• Power @ 4 ohms: 50×4 + 200×1
• Power @ 2 ohms: 75×4 + 300×1
• Frequency response: 20Hz – 20KHz
• 12 dB/oct Butterworth Crossovers
• 4 Gauge power/ground terminals
• Short circuit protection
• MOSFET power supply
• Marine grade 2-part epoxy coated PCB
• UV resistant powder coated heatsink
• Top mount controls (crossover / phase / input switch / gain control / Punch EQ)
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• Dimensions: 2.0in. H x 6.8in. W x 13.2in. L
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Specifications and prices subject to change without notice.
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A container of Nissin Cup of Noodle Ramen Noodle Soup has about 50% of the daily value for sodium - and that's why we call it DietTrash. But it's super cheap, and so I know a LOT of people eat it. But there's also Nissin Choice Ramen, which are, "revolutionarily air-dried (you know, like any Italian pasta) for 80% less fat and contain 25% less sodium than regular ramen." I decided to buy the Nissin Choice Ramen Slow Stewed Beef Flavor
The uncooked noodles were packaged not in a block but in a flattened disk shape. While boiling the noodles, I could also see that they were thinner than the usual ramen. I'm not a fan of broth, so I ate my noodles from a plate. Without any additional spices, they tasted rather bland, but with a little sprinkling from the seasoning packet, the ramen was actually quite tasty. I never thought I would be saying this, but I actually give this soup 2 thumbs up (for taste anyhow).
A 1.41 ounce serving of Nissin Choice Ramen Slow Stewed Beef Flavor, or about half the noodle block and 1 teaspoon of seasoning mix, provides 140 calories and no fat or cholesterol, 370 milligrams of sodium (15% DV). Each serving has 30 grams of carbohydrates, including 1 gram of dietary fiber, and 5 grams of protein. The ingredients list starts off with wheat flour, but they do use MSG as well.
A 2.82 ounce pack normally sells for 55 cents at Kroger, but I bought this one on sale for 34 cents. While perhaps more expensive than regular noodles - it's still quite cheap when compared to other "meals". While I'm still not on the "ramen train" it's is MUCH BETTER to pick up Nissin Choice than the regular Nissin. Other varieties in this line include Savory Herb Chicken (read our review) and Shrimp Supreme.


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Looks reminiscent of the past awaken new ideas.
It's true — nothing is considered 'new' these days. That's why we're looking to the past for inspiration. Again. Winged and smokey eyes, deep red lips and soft pink cheeks are a few retro looks to bring back this fall.
"Looking at trends in fashion and makeup, there is a reminisce of the past that awakens new ideas, advancing the trend with a modern twists," says Jen Evans, Make Up Forever Academy NYC Educator. "Classic retro looks are timeless, with a little tweaking they can look quite modern."
Red lips are a great place to start if you're inclined toward red lips. "A lip primer is an ideal base on bare lips to create a smooth canvas and prevent your lipstick from bleeding," advises Laksmi Sam, Midwest Beauty Director of Nordstrom. She also recommends using a lip pencil to draw in the perfect lip shape, and "apply lipstick with a lip brush for a defined, precise application." With so many red hues at every beauty counter, finding the right one can be overwhelming. Ms. Sam suggests choosing orange or brown-based reds if your skin is warmer. For cooler skin tones, a pink or blue-based red is most flattering.
A winged cat eye with liquid liner is also a modern, updated retro option for eyes. But if that's too much for daytime — which it probably is — a somewhat smoky eye will work as well. For starters, "apply your darkest shade of shadow on your eyelid, then blend a medium shade into the crease, and then pop your brow bone with a lighter shade under the eyebrow," instructs Ms. Sam. Finish with a few coats of mascara and you're set. "Beauty For Real's Miracle Mascara is a great no smudge, smearing or flaking very black mascara that is super easy to layer to build length and volume, plus it's going to stay in place and not end up under the eyes," recommends Beauty Forever Creative Director and lead makeup artist Stephanie Giles.
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We got a DH, RT and DW campaign now. I don't think our group can afford to add another 40K Roleplay campaign, especially since we play non-40K stuff too. Other people will perhaps not like DW or some will drop the low-powered DH.
The customers' money it seems will get distributed across product lines. In the end the product line with the worst sales will have to get its funding slashed or even abandoned? And right now gamers are asking for a Tau or Eldar 5th Rulebook which would aggrivate this.
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