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Andiamo II is a 36′ Cat-Rigged Ketch built by Sparhawk
The Sparhawk has been an absolutely amazing boat for me to cruise the San Francisco Bay with friends and family for the last 3 years, but now with Ad Astra it is time for me to send the Sparhawk on to a new owner to get the most use out of her. She is extremely well outfitted (see below) and is in great condition. She is offered at $29,500 – compare to Freedoms that range from $45,000 to $85,000 or Nonsuch's that fetch even more.
The Sparhawk has been an incredibly easy and forgiving platform for me to learn sailing and cruising.
The Sparhawk is similar to a Freedom or a Nonsuch with carbon-fiber free-standing masts (also called spars). Being a Ketch the Sparhawk flies both a main and mizzen sail (with booms) and does not fly a head sail (no jib, genoa, spinakker, etc.) However, if you wanted to get fancy some folks have flown tri-sails in light winds.
What does it mean to fly no head sail? It means pretty much no work! To sail the Sparhawk all you need to do is take off the sail covers, raise the sails with the halyards that run to the winches in the cockpit and bam! You are done!
Want to change your heading (direction)? Ready for it? Just push the tiller to the right to go left, and push to the left to go right. That's it. There is no releasing of the jib line on one side, and pulling it in on the other side. No scrambling from one side of the boat to the other, literally no need for a crew for there are no jobs for anyone else to do! Maybe get someone to make you a sandwich.
Then again, you could just put the boat on auto-pilot and make the sandwich yourself.
This boat has taken on me on so many great adventures through the Golden Gate, anchoring in Richardson Bay and having a weekend in Sausilito, mooring in Ayala Cove on Angel Island, China Camp and cruising up the Napa and Petaluma Rivers!
She sleeps 6.
Where will Sparhawk take you?
Awesome Cruising Equipment
- Reliable 30 HP Yanmar internal diesel
- 2011 awesome 11′ hard-floor inflatible Dinghy comfortable takes 5 adults and rows reasonably well
- Yamaha 2.5 HP outboard engine
- BBQ (Small round Magma)
- 2011 22lb Delta Anchor, 75′ of chain and 300′ overall of nylon rode marked at 30′ intervals
- 2012 1000 watt inverter to run smaller AC appliances off of the house battery
- VHF, Depth and GPS sailing instruments
- Deep, large volume, super well insulated fridge and freezer that keeps stuff COLD!
- Electric heater that makes farking HOT water
- Deep, large volume dry storage
- Roomy v-berth for 2
- Excellent quarter berth for 2 (my favorite place to sleep)
- 2 Settees that sleep 1 each
- Lots of tools, flares, fire extinguishers and safety equipment
- Tons of life jackets
- Cushions, sail covers, mattresses are all in good condition
Developed as a light, high performance version of the popular unstayed Freedom and Nonsuch lines. With two carbon fiber masts, the ketch rig provides a lot of sail area in small, easily managed portions. Designed to be neatly single-handed, the ketch rig adapts quickly to light or heavy winds. Shallow draft, big open cockpit with transom platform and swim ladder makes for a great Delta vacation cruiser.
More Information:
- Displacement: 9600 lb
- 4,500 lbs. of ballast
- Airex Composite Hull Construction w/ Positive Flotation
- Yanmar 3GM30F
- fresh water cooled diesel
- 2.61 reduction gear, SS shaft
- 30 gal, diesel, in aluminum tank
- (2) 12VDC batteries, charger
- 120VAC shorepower
- 50 gal in SS tank
- 4-burner LPG stove w/oven
- hot and cold pressure water
- 12v. refrigeration (works almost too good!)
- Dual 6lb Aluminum LPG Bottles and Vented Locker
- Corian Counter Tops
- (2) Tapered Elliptical Carbon Fiber Masts
- dacron mainsail, mizzen sail
- lazy jacks
- self tailing winches
- s.s. boom vangs
- sail controls led to cockpit
- double lifelines, s.s. pulpits
- double berth aft
- double v-berth forward
- enclosed head with holding tank
- pilot berths, port and starboard
Ground tackle:
- 22lb Delta, & Hooker fluke
- 2011 22lb Delta Anchor
- 75′ of chain and 300′ overall of nylon rode marked at 30′ intervals
- knotmeter
- depth sounder
- energy monitor
- stereo w/10-cd changer
Additional equipment:
- 9′ rigid/inflatable dinghy
- Yamaha 4 stroke outboard
- s.s. cockpit BBQ
- MOB horseshoe + Lifesiling
- radar reflector
- LPG vapor detector
- (2) co, smoke detector/alarms
- 30a shore cord
- docklines
- fenders
More Information
The Sparhawk 36 is a great, although fairly rare, boat. Here are some links if you would like to learn more about the design.
The boat was designed in the late 80's by Richard Black. Here is a link to his personal website. (Currently he is somewhat of a famous Flamenco musician in Spain, seems like an interesting guy): The Sparhawk is the second boat down the page.
Here is a link to a discussion about the Cat Ketch Rig with a post from Richard Black about the performance of the design, as well as some links to a few really great articles regarding free standing masts designs:
The engineer of the spars, Eric W. Sponberg, talks a little about the Sparhawk on the Boat Design Forums here: His post is at the bottom of the page.
The full batten sails are Vectron made by Hood Sails in Sausalito you can read about Vectron on their website here:


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Take Chances, Make Mistakes, Get Messy
Today my good friend Gina Conroy is here guest posting… I love Gina- we've had some pretty fun adventures together. What I love about Gina and this post is that she speaks to a lot of what I'm going through right now… trying so many things that are completely outside my comfort zone but knowing that it's good for me to be challenged so I can learn and grow....Read More
Letting the experts take over my color dilemma
My new colors. So… my color choices for the basement were a bomb. No one really liked them, and they weren't as pretty in the basement as I thought they'd be. Such is the life of a person who has no natural light in their home. Which makes decorating twice as hard because I also have no natural talent for such things. This time, when I went to choose new colors, I...Read More
Tea Parties with Little Girls
Even a simple meal at a child's table can be special I love tea. And I love that I've been able to share that love with my little girls. One of the things I've been more intentional about this year is taking the time for my girls and being intentional about doing things with them, even when I'm busy. Yesterday, the princess and I spent a lot of time cleaning up...Read More
Busy, but muddling through
You know the saying, "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time." Well, I want to ask whoever came up with that, what happens when you have a whole HERD of elephants to eat?? To say that my life is busy right now is such a gross understatement that I can't even think of a better word. Maybe my brain is just too tired of processing information right now. Yes, that must be...Read More
Decorating Dilemma: Why is color so hard?
One of the many areas I struggle with is the idea of decorating. I want a pretty house, but I'm really bad at picking colors and arranging things. If only I could have a cute magazine worthy house, but alas, mine is just a mess. When we moved in to our house, they had only painted a few walls. Almost every room was a dingy, dirty, chipped white. I've been slowly getting things painted...Read More


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This year marks the 70th anniversary of the liquidation of the Litzmannstadt (i.e. Łódź) Ghetto, the second-largest ghetto (after the Warsaw Ghetto) established for Jews and Romani in German-occupied Poland. The Marek Edelman Dialogue Center will be hosting a commemoration of the ghetto's liquidation from August 28 - 31, 2014 in and near Łódź, Poland.
A total of 204,000 Jews passed through the Litzmannstadt Ghetto. Despite reverses in the war, the Germans persisted in liquidating the ghetto and were able to transport the remaining population to Auschwitz and Chełmno extermination camps, where most died. It was the last ghetto in Poland to be liquidated. It is believed that the last transport took place on August 29, 1944.
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ISSUE DATE: December 6, 1999
What's New?
Go Hawks!
Fall '99 Season Highlights:
CROSS COUNTRY: Phil Goodwin (Freshman/Creative Writing) won the Bard Invitational, leading the Hawks to the men's team title. Later in the season, he placed eighth in the SUNYAC Championships to become the first New Paltz cross country runner to earn All-SUNYAC (second team) status.
MEN'S SOCCER: Three players were named to the All-SUNYAC team. Kevin Smith (Freshman) earned first team goalkeeper honors, and defender Chris Knoblauch (Senior/Graphic Design) and midfielder Stephen Ferrara (Junior/Education) were honorable mention selections.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: The team had its best season ever, setting school marks for most wins in a season (11), most SUNYAC wins (six), and most shutouts (11). The team qualified for the SUNYAC Tournament for just the second time in its 14-year history, and made its first appearance in the ECAC Tournament. Jessica Nadolny (Senior/Biology) was named to the All-NYSWCAA team. She and Alesha Peimer (Sophomore/Anthropology) both were named to the All-SUNYAC team.
WOMEN'S TENNIS: The third doubles team of Rebecca Kramer (Senior/Education) and Allison Schwille (Junior/Biology) won two matches at the SUNYAC Tournament before losing in a tiebreaker in the semifinals. The Hawks rebounded this season from an 0-5 start to a 6-7 finish in dual matches.
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: This was the Hawks' eighth straight appearance in the NYSWCAA Tournament, and seventh in the SUNYAC Tournament. Outside hitter Belgica Santana (Junior/Business) reached 2,000 career kills by the end of her season (1,000 over four years is considered an outstanding accomplishment). She now has 2,027 kills with one season of eligibility remaining. She was named to the All-SUNYAC team, the All-SUNYAC Tournament team, and the All-NYSWCAA Tournament team. Mercia Miranda (Junior/Business Administration) was also named to the All-SUNYAC team. Head Coach Tony Bonilla, '87, recorded his 200th career victory at New Paltz this season. A former men's volleyball standout for the Hawks, his eight-year record coaching the women stands at 201-111 (.644 winning percentage).
* SUNYAC Ś State University of New York Athletic Conference
* ECAC Ś Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference
* NYSWCAA Ś New York State Women's Collegiate Athletic Association
Feets and eats
Flatfoot was among conditions discussed by podiatric surgeons Douglas Tumen and Brian Reade using visual aids at a Workplace With Heart Luncheon held in the College Terrace Restaurant on November 23. Sixty-seven New Paltz employees enjoyed heart-healthy entrees of tofu fra diavolo or blackened chicken while the guest speakers from Hudson Valley Foot Associates addressed foot injuries, prevention methods, and general care. WWH cochair Alan Dunefsky closed the gathering with a drawing of lunchers' names to receive mugs, T-shirts and workout towels. This event was sponsored by the WWH Committee, College Auxiliary Services and The Wood Company.
... Ceramic artwork by students will be sold in the Fine Arts Building Rotunda from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 8.
...An open reception to honor the director of public affairs, Karen Summerlin, soon to retire, will be held in the Haggerty Administration Lobby on Wednesday, December 15, from 3 - 5 p.m. Please join us in extending our warmest wishes and recognizing Summerlin's 20 years of service to SUNY New Paltz faculty, staff and students, and to the university itself through its public relations. Cards, letters, and gift donations by check may be sent to Mary Kastner (Publications) in Haggerty Administration 411. For more information, call Kastner at x3245.
...According to the Poughkeepsie Journal, "The default rate on government student loans has dropped to the lowest level since Washington began keeping track more than a decade ago," though the total volume of loans has more than tripled in this time. In fiscal 1999, the total borrowed from the government was $42.9 billion, according to figures released October 5. Education Secretary Richard Riley credits responsible student borrowers, schools, underwriters and lenders, a crackdown on debtors, and a hearty economy.
...Happy Hanukkah.
In celebration of the 250th birthday of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832), Peter D.G. Brown (Foreign Languages), in conjunction with the Goethe House of New York, presents an exhibit, "Synthetic Vision," that illustrates Goethe's contributions as Germany's uncontested cultural superhero of the millennium. Brown has created the display with panels from the Goethe House, as well as with extensive materials from the Library's and his own collections, including half a dozen books he has edited and published in his Studies in Modern German Literature series. It can be seen in the Sojourner Truth Library Lobby during regular hours through Sunday, January 9.
A play by Laurence Carr (English), Vaudeville, opened recently at the El Paso Playhouse in Texas. The script has been issued by Rising Moon Publishing and was a featured selection of the Stage and Screen Book Club. Earlier this year, another play of his, Food for Bears, premiered in Warsaw before touring the Czech Republic, where Carr has conducted drama workshops. Additionally, Climbing Tiger Mountain, a newly-commissioned play for the Virginia Stage Company in Norfolk, is scheduled to premiere in the fall of 2000.
Rodney Douglas (Black Studies), director of The New Day Repertory Company, is a pioneer of non-traditional role casting. His multi-racial casts demonstrate that art can dismiss the conventions of ethnicity in depicting the human condition. Douglas' latest production, Robert Bolt's A Man For All Seasons, directed by Shela Xoregos, can be seen this weekend at the Family Partnership Center in Poughkeepsie on Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. The Center is located at 29 N. Hamilton Street (same building as Our Lady of Lourdes High School). Faculty and staff may purchase tickets for $10; students pay a $6 fee. According to New York Journal American, A Man For All Seasons is the ageless and inspiring echo of the small voice that calls to us: æto thine own self be true'...A masterpiece!" For further information, call the Center at 485-7399.
Jan Harrison (Publications) was among Ulster County artists who created an oversized set of dominoes for last summer's combined fundraising auction and 25th anniversary celebration of Women's Studio Workshop in Rosendale. The approximately 4" x 7" dominoes were carved from pine by WSW designer and equipment engineer, Robert Woodruff, and painted with acrylic and polyurethane by well-known local artists such as Harrison, Nancy Ostrovsky, Judith Hoyt and Lara Giordano. The entire functional set (55 pieces) now resides with its highest bidder, WSW Board member Esther Norman Rios of Bearsville. Harrison has taught a pastel painting workshop for WSW's Summer Arts Institute for the past six years.
David Schiffman (Psychology) recently presented two workshops at Northern Dutchess Hospital: "Learning and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders: Experiential, Diagnostic and Treatment Aspects"; and "Alcohol and Substance Abuse: Biochemical and Treatment aspects." Both were part of NDH's program of public information services.
Alumni & Students In the News
1999 Alumni Association Awards were presented at the 11th annual awards reception, held in October in the College Terrace Restaurant. The Awards Committee consisted of Board members Steve Borman ('70), Sadie Penzado ('66), Edward Shuster ('68), and Richard Williams ('91). In addition to a Distinguished Teacher Award to Laurence Hauptman of the History Department (See October 11 News Pulse), honors were granted as follows: Alumnus of the Year Award Ś Michael Badalucco ('76), stage, screen and television actor; Distinguished Alumni Service Award Ś Steve Borman ('70), former Alumni Association president and current Board member; and Recent Graduate Achievement Award Ś Sylvia Silberger ('92), assistant professor of mathematics at Hofstra University.
Also announced at the ceremony were scholarship recipients, selected by a committee which included Shuster, Darren Hernandez ('91), Patricia King ('60), Elaine Kniffen ('36), and Sandra Longfield ('57). These grants were as follows: Ruth Cleveland Endowment Ś Angelica Hesse (Graduate Student, Graphic Design), Helen Weber Kuhnke Memorial Award Ś Patricia McCann (Junior, Spanish), Evelyn Crawford Gluckman Award Ś Aleksandra Neuman (Graduate Student, Elementary/Special Education), Merit Scholarship Award Ś Patricia Pearson (Junior, Computer Science/Math), and Mid-Hudson Alumni Scholarship Ś Scott Tunkel (Sophomore, Theatre). Additional recipients of 1999 Alumni Association Awards are Katherine Bowen (Junior, Music Therapy), Barbara Ehlers (Freshman, Art History), Lanette Fisher-Hertz (Senior, Women's Studies), James Giery (Junior, International Relations), Rena Payero (Junior, Biology), Joshua Reed (Sophomore, Radio/Television), and Craig Seablom (Freshman, Chemistry). Congratulations all!
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THREE million cars on Britain's roads can be unlocked easily by hackers using a handheld computer. And if they steal the valuables from inside your car, the stealth with which they break in means you may never know that they have been there.
Using the right software, it only takes about 10 seconds to copy the codes from the remote controls used to operate a modern car's central-locking system. A thief using this technique would be almost undetectable. And your insurance company may refuse to pay up for theft which occurs in this way.
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Advisers to the Nation on Science, Engineering, and Medicine
Board on Army Science and Technology
Mailing Address:
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January 7, 2010
Mr. Conrad F. Whyne
Chemical Materials Agency
5183 Blackhawk Road Edgewood Area Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5424
RE: Letter Report on Review and Assessment of Closure Plans for the Tooele Chemical Agent Disposal Facility and the Chemical Agent Munitions Disposal System
Dear Mr. Whyne:
The Chemical Materials Agency (CMA), under your direction, requested the National Academies' Board on Army Science and Technology to examine the current state of closure activities for the Tooele Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (TOCDF) and the Chemical Agent Munitions Disposal System (CAMDS). In this brief interim report, the Committee on Review and Assessment of Closure Plans for the Tooele Chemical Agent Disposal Facility and the Chemical Agent Munitions Disposal System addresses some of the issues pertaining to closure at the TOCDF and CAMDS facilities. It also provides insights into what the committee believes are important parameters to ensure the success of the CMA's closure program for these and CMA facilities at other locations. As indicated in the statement of task for the committee (see Attachment A), this interim report is to be followed by another report, referred to hereinafter as "the full report," which will use these parameters to conduct a comprehensive assessment of closure activities and issues.
For this interim report, the committee examined the current status of closure plans for both the TOCDF and CAMDS based on presentations by key members of your staff and the systems contractor. It then developed a set of parameters based on this high-level evaluation that it believes are important in ensuring a consistently effective approach to the closures of the four currently operating CMA chemical agent disposal facilities. The committee also assessed regulatory requirements imposed by the state of Utah, where TOCDF and CAMDS are located.
TOCDF and CAMDS are totally different facilities with different missions and different life cycles. They are located at Deseret Chemical Depot (DCD) near Tooele, Utah, and share the same systems contractor for closure. Likewise, both are under the jurisdiction of the same Utah state regulatory authorities and share many of the same regulatory challenges. They are often viewed by the public as one facility. At present, it is anticipated that both facilities will stay under Army control after closure as part of the nearby Tooele Army Depot.
TOCDF is a large, active facility where disposal operations for mustard agent munitions and ton containers will continue until well into 2011. In addition to the baseline facility, a small skid-mounted liquid combustion unit, complete with a pollution abatement system, is being designed and will be constructed in the adjacent munitions storage area known as Area 10 to dispose of small quantities of the nerve agent tabun (GA) and lewisite. It is further anticipated that an explosive destruction technology chamber will be brought on-site to handle mustard agent munitions referred to as "rejects," which present problems for processing through the TOCDF disassembly and destruction processes. A further complication affecting the closure of TOCDF is the approximately 2 million pounds of legacy secondary wastes in storage that must be managed and disposed of during closure operations.
Closure planning for TOCDF, including the disposal of legacy wastes and the planning for the new units noted above, is presently at an early stage. While a general closure plan was initially submitted as part of the initial permit application for TOCDF, a more detailed closure plan is expected to be submitted to the state for TOCDF in June 2010. This and other information on the use of specific processes and analyses will be the subject of the full NRC report, to be prepared. Discussions with the state of Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) are already under way to identify challenges that will eventually be addressed in the more detailed closure plan.
The closure of CAMDS is at an entirely different stage, and except for the laboratories (discussed below), CAMDS is no longer operational. It was the pilot facility for the U.S. Army's chemical demilitarization activities and operated between 1979 and 2005. The CAMDS site encompasses 61 hazardous waste management units, a ventilation system, and a number of buildings, some of which were used in testing equipment for chemical agent destruction processes. Initial closure activities were carried out by personnel affiliated with the Tennessee Valley Authority, who have recently been replaced by the TOCDF systems contractor, the EG&G Division of URS Corporation. Closure has progressed, with some equipment already removed from the buildings. More detailed closure plans are being written for CAMDS, and their approval is being requested on a unit-by-unit basis from the UDEQ. Final closure is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2012. The main challenges associated with CAMDS closure stem from its age, its use as a pilot facility, and to the site having many interconnected buildings and common utility services whose closure requires careful staging.
Laboratory capabilities at CAMDS are being upgraded and will be used throughout the remaining disposal operations at DCD and the closure campaigns for CAMDS and TOCDF. It is anticipated that the laboratory closure will take place in 2015.
The committee is not aware of any current detailed closure plans for the laboratory. The committee spoke with the chair of the Citizens Advisory Commission (CAC), who indicated that the CAC fully understands that the closures of the TOCDF and CAMDS facilities are a separate issue from the disposition of other solid waste management units (SWMUs) on the site that will require remediation. The CAC chair further indicated that at this time closure has not yet become an important issue except


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Kotaku is reporting on an advertising partnership announcement for id Software's Quake Live (announced at QuakeCon 2007 as Quake Zero), the browser-based project derived from Quake 3: Arena:
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Ok, so maybe this isn't quite a bold prediction. No one has any idea who the Raiders are going to draft, but I can all but guarantee it will be a reach.
9. C.J. Spiller will be a top-10 pick
And he can thank Chris Johnson for paving the way. The NFL is a copycat league and now everyone wants to the next Johnson. Spiller is an option for the Browns, Raiders and Jaguars. Someone such as the 49ers may also try to trade up for him.
8. Two TCU players will be drafted in the 1st round
Jerry Hughes is all but locked into the 1st round, but his teammate Daryl Washington could join him. He's a perfect fit for the Colts and Saints and could sneak into the late 1st round. It would be the first time since 1939 that two Horned Frogs went in the 1st round.
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Al Davis will consider him with the 8th pick, but he'll pass. And so will everyone else. Someone will eventually scoop up the most overrated draft prospect to come along in years in the early-to-mid 2nd round.
6. Pete Carroll will reach for someone from USC
Taylor Mays? Everson Griffen? Both could be options for the Seahawks in the 1st round. He may even be tempted to reach for someone like Jeff Byers later on. College coaches are always blinded by familiarity when they move to the NFL game.
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Reviews for Vinnies Restaurant
by Dan Norton
2 days ago
An excellent night! I had visited here before and left somewhat under whelmed, but tonight couldn't have been more different. I received the meal as a birthday gift from my in laws and my wife and I had an amazing night. Our waiter (who unfortunately I didn't get the name of) was friendly, fun and attentive without being over bearing. The food was what you would expect from this calibre restaurant but coupled with the wine matches made it a journey for the palate. I am hard pressed to find anything I didn't enjoy about this evening. We will certainly visit again and any disappointment felt the first time round has well and truly disappeared!!
by Emma-Jane Bates
12 days ago
We had a grab one voucher for the tasting menu. First up we were sat at the very back of the restaurant even though it was pretty much empty. The waitstaff were great and the food was nice, however the portion sizes were really small and I had to raid the fridge once we got home.
by EarnesTaster
22 days ago
Vinnies is a technically competent fine-dining restaurant but the food's flavour leaves a lot to be desired. Service is superb by Auckland standards, and the space is compact but cozy. Of all their meats - run-of-the-mill lamb, slices of great-looking but average-tasting pork, standard issue-snapper - I enjoyed the duck here the most. Sauces lack body and no great pleasure awaits vegetarians. Desserts are rather ill-conceived ,but I concede that the staff's eager to please assiduity redeems the restaurant somewhat. Vinnies is a technically competent fine-dining restaurant but the food's flavour leaves a lot to be desired. Service is superb by Auckland standards, and the space is compact but cozy. Of all their meats - run-of-the-mill lamb, slices of great-looking but average-tasting pork, standard issue-snapper - I enjoyed the duck here the most. Sauces lack body and no great pleasure awaits vegetarians. Desserts are rather ill-conceived ,but I concede that the staff's eager to please assiduity redeems the restaurant somewhat.
by Maheen
2 months ago
Have eaten here a few times now and was in on Friday for dinner with two of our friends. Food it extremely good and services is next to none (Maria and the team know what they are doing). Geoff the head chef really cares about this place and it shows. Itis very common for him to pop out and talk to the customers. Well worth the visit. You won't be disappointed.
by J.T547
2 months ago
I recently came here for the "7 for $70" special where the chefs experiment with the menu. Boy I was not disappointed. This was an amazing experience and each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavour. Some dishes were stronger than others. A standout for me was the roasted duck with beetroot and chocolate sauce and the rhubarb panna cotta. Service was brilliant and friendly. I would highly recommend Vinnies for a lovely intimate evening.
by Andre Cressy
3 months ago
Went to Vinnies last night for dinner. Superb its one way to describe it. I ordered the bluff oyster served 3 ways. The tempura coating was amazing. For main i had Hapuka and chick peas chips. and desert I Had the Chocolate hamburger. The service was very very good. The Owner/Chef came out to describe what the meals were we were having. The care taken to make the food and the presentation was amazing. There are few restaurants in Auckland that can match the quality and service. Everyone at our table would give Vinnies a 5 out 5 and there were 6 of us. I had food envy with the desert and wish i had ordered the going to movies which was a popcorn ice ream compilation. All in all it was great.
Went back a second time for my mothers birthday. Service again was just as good. This time however they didn't have enough oysters to fulfill our orders. Also the oysters that were available were pacific oysters not bluff. This is an inferior product. The cost of the oysters was the same. Which i totally disagree with. Its like ordering snapper and getting hoki at the same cost.
by Eat Pray Love
3 months ago
Tried Vinnie's for the first time on Valentine's Day with their 9 course Valentine's day menu and enjoyed all the courses as they came out.
The menu was thoughtfully designed with each course sounding better than the previous one and all the dishes cooked really well, with heaps of flavour and obvious love on the plate.
The wait staff were really friendly, attentive and accommodating especially since we were 30 minutes late to our reservation! I liked the ambiance of Vinnie's a lot as well. It wasn't over the top, just plain and simple and the surroundings made you feel at ease.
Loved the dessert course the best out of my experience. It was called "Going to the movies" and consisted of home made caramel popcorn, popcorn flavoured ice cream, peanut brittle and chocolate and caramel sauce. It was perfection!
Would highly recommend Vinnie's for special night outs or just to treat yourself and your dining companions :)
by EatsByZee
11 months ago
Visited Vinnies early this year and found it unexpectedly excellent. Geoff Scott's menu is diverse and exciting, making it difficult to select only just three course from the a la carte menu. The atmosphere is elegant, luxurious, warm and intimate. The service is polished, knowledgable and efficient. The watermelon soup amuse bouche starter, warm bread with caramalised butter, and L&P granita palate cleanser are special touches that truly make this a fine dining experience. There is a seventy for seven courses tasting menu available on Wednesday evenings which I hope to return and sample in the near future.
by Samantha Minny
Jun 21, 2014
I won a competition and the prize was a dinner at Vinnie's for two as well as a master class with Geoff Scott. We ended up having 9 courses and couldn't have been happier. Geoff and his team were so professional and calm in the kitchen and his front of house staff were amazing. Each plate was paired with a wine and it really made the meal.
I would suggest a trip to Vinnie's for any up market occasion.
The individually floured whitebait is then fried in butter and served with a vodka jelly. It's an amazing dish that I would pay for again and again.
by Erxin Shang
Jun 10, 2014
Been to Vinnies 3 times now, every time was a surprise as they do the experimental kitchen on Wednesdays. Food was beautifully presented and the service was lovely. The chef came out to see us (and all the other customers) on all 3 occasions which I think shows his respect towards his patrons. The interior is also lovely, was told it was done by an architect who now works upstairs. Keep up the good work Vinnies!
by Rick
May 23, 2014
Fantastic!! Everything you would expect from this fine restaurant! Thanks Geoff and the team for the Best night. Thanks for the best service/food you could ask for! Friendly and just out of this world. Can't wait to come back and will promise to go easy on that Rosé Champagne 8-) !!! All the best to you and your team A1. 10/10 Top Auckland Restaurant!
Rick And Sina.
by Debbie
May 02, 2014
Wow! We had our first meal at Vinnies last night and the whole experience was amazing. We had the 5 course degustation and the food was absolutely beautiful - innovative, beautifully presented, perfectly cooked and presented and not to say the least - so tasty! The service was impeccable. We were served by a wonderful young French Waiter who was polite, friendly and very attentive throughout the whole evening. We couldn't have asked for a better dining experience and although expensive, it is worth every cent for a special wonderful night out. We will definitely return again. A highly recommended Restaurant.
by RH
Apr 06, 2014
We visited here for the first time a week ago.
The food is expensive, but it is exquisitely presented and all our meals tasted amazing.
The service is great. We had a minor issue with one of the mains which they resolved exactly how they should have with no fuss at all - issues can happen, but it is how it is resolved which really sets a place apart.
Recommended for that special night out!
by Kate W
Mar 12, 2014
This was my second trip to Vinnie's and it was a big improvement on the first. The service was much better...still not as effortless as other places in Auckland but definitely an improvement-the first visit was a combo of one waiter who was ridiculously nervous and over chatty and a waitress who didn't even look us in the eye because it seemed like we were beneath her. So service aside, the food was lovely...nothing mind blowing but definitely special. We had the 5 course degustation and my fave dishes were definitely the salmon and the rabbit which was packed with flavour and a decent portion size for a tasting plate. We also got a chance to have a chat with the chef whilst waiting for the toilet and he even gave us some pointers with our cooking! Great for sitting outside while you still can.
by Nick & Jayne
Aug 17, 2013
We were lucky enough to be given a gift voucher by my out of town parents to treat ourselves to a meal at Vinnies - and what a treat it was!
We chose to have the 7 course tasting menu as we felt that this would be the ultimate way to experience all that Vinnies is renowned for. We had had a tasting menu at Clooneys earlier in the year and while also lovely I would have to rate Vinnies overall, an altogether better experience. From the sublime food and exquisite presentation to the wonderful friendly and informative service it really could not have been a more lovely evening out. I would thoroughly recommend Vinnies to anyone wanting an unforgettable dining experience - we will definitely be returning. Well done to Geoff Scott, Vinnies is a credit to you and your lovely staff.
by May Wang
Jul 31, 2013
Vinnie's is one of our favourite fine dining restaurants in Auckland. Without fail they have delivered innovative, palette pleasing dishes. I highly recommend wine pairing with their degustation menus.
by David Dromer
May 26, 2013
A Beautiful Experience: We were a group of 6 - 3 couples. We try to make a regular visit to Vinnies- at least once a year, then push for more if we can (Friday lunches have been tried and are good value for money) - I've also experienced few of the 'themed' menus in the past - always enjoyed the creativity around the produces or the drinks (whiskey night, Champagne night etc...). This time around I hadn't been for a while, and Geoff (the Chef/Owner of Vinnies) changes his menu with the seasons. So I decided to try 4 of his entrees:
I had to begin with 3 seasonal oysters - served three ways _ the crumbled one was delicious. The fresh out of the shell (Bluff Oyster) was simply fantastic. Added to that the Whangamata scallops with fried tomatillos, roast cherry chilli puree were a treat to taste and look at.
I had for main the Suckling pig timbale & rillette with fresh beans and it was really out of this world: Love the memory of the rillette back home and the pig timbale was moist and sumptuous.
The king salmon fillet with prawns was also delicious. My wife chose the Basil crusted lamb, with mushroom soil, young carrots, potato mousse. As she doesn't like mushroom, she asked for the 'soil' to be put aside for the rest of the table to taste. It was something really special – roasted with almond and reduced into a 'soil' effect. Nice and sweet! She finished with the Russian fudge crème brulee. It was perfect. Well balanced, not too sweet! The wines were good, also by the glass. I preferred the Alpha Domus Merlot on the night. An enjoyable evening in good company, genuine service and delightful setting and great flavours! Recommended: Just take your time and enjoy!
by Janice Tan
May 17, 2013
My review is marred by the $5 per piece bluffies that were ruined by not having the shells wiped down before serving. I know Vinnies prides themselves on opening up fresh oysters to order but please wipe the lip of the shells.
I am not a fan of having to freeze my mouth, lips pursed and wipe the small, gritty shell fragments off.
But on to the rest of the review. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the service was very attentive. Sadly I was too much of a chicken to mention the oyster thing when asked how was my entree.
The home made bread is delicious and our amuse bouche was a leek and potato 'milkshake' very cute and equally as tasty.
I know a lot of work goes behind each dish and the multiple components which warrants the high prices but I was still wanting to be blown away or leave feeling "definitely want to come back and try more".
The food was good, but good isn't enough for a $27 entree.
Creative and whimsical dishes which look fantastic, but I feel I didn't get value out of it or at least an experience I was wanting to repeat.
by Kay
Mar 23, 2013
Wonderful food and service. Fabulous food. Could not recommend a better place for people to go for dinner. The children loved it too. We had a gift voucher but were treated with the utmost respect and care.
by Emma Kippenberger
Mar 12, 2013
Went for a family dinner with eight of us. We had such an amazing time, it was a real dining experience; the food, wine and service completely blew us away. VERY special place, we will definitely be back, thank you so much for having us at your beautiful restaurant!
Emma & Family
by Tony Ma
Mar 04, 2013
Dined here yesterday evening, have also dined at Vinnies on Valentines day.
Walked in and was greeted extremely politely by I believe Rachel, the Maitre D'. We were seated and ordered our meals, with help from Rachel explaining all dishes and what was recommended.
We started with what I believe to be "home made" Bread and Dips, the butter was incredibly soft and the olive oil made the smell of the bread stand out further.
Our entrees were quail and a mix platter of Bluff Oysters. My partner enjoyed the shot glass oyster which I found excellent as well, and I - myself enjoyed the raw oysters as the flavours were great already. The quail was cut amazingly, I was literally really impressed at the knife work.
For mains we had the venison and the fish. If you are a arty/scientific person, I highly recommend the fish. The presentation and taste mixed very well. (Got the most likes on my facebook photos also). The venison was cooked just right and the presentation of the bok-choi was the first time I have seen in New Zealand, perfect mouth size pieces.
For desert we had creme brulee with strands of yummy candy floss, and the cherry pudding/pie, nice and flaky on the outside, soft and melts in your mouth when eaten.
Overall it was a fantastic experience, the food did not take very long to arrive and I know we will definitely be back sometime really soon :)
Service: 5/5
Wait time: 5/5
Environment: 5/5
Food Quality and taste: 5/5
by Diiya McCaw
Dec 12, 2012
What can I say, fabulous. The Russian fudge creme brulee..I know it won't be on the menu the next time I visit but damn.....It was amazing and everything in between us walking in to us walking out was fabulous. Keep it up and keep it going and keep the Russian fudge on the menu but then again I'm sure you will come up with some other incredible dessert to tempt me. Yay can't wait. Love love loved it.
by Janine Carlson
Oct 26, 2012
Superb food matched by outstanding service. Everything was outstanding. Really enjoyed being able to have a tasty vegetarian starter. The wagyu eat done perfectly and the fish fell off the bone it was so tender. As for the chocolate fondant and alaskan bombe - divine.
Will recommend and return.
by Cara
Oct 10, 2012
Outstanding experience, fantastic food, superb service. Like many Aucklanders, I've known about Vinnies for ever... but I didn't realise what I was missing until tonight.
Vinnies gives you exceptional access to the world class - delivered with a fundamentally Kiwi point of view. Expect relaxed expertise, unpretentious recommendations and food that delights.
By delight I mean - award winning honey from 800m (that's metres not miles!) down the road to accompany a Puhoi blue cheese from a clever man located just 2km from the famous pub. The Chef's own Dad's quince paste - superbly accompanied by outstanding French cheese. Manuka smoked salmon, treated with a touch of Sweetened Condensed Milk Mayonnaise - just like my mother (and yours) used to make. Oh, and an olive oil that will have you breathing Italy like you couldn't have when you were there!
It's better than excellent, it's damn near perfection! Try it soon.
by James Morrison
Sep 17, 2012
My wife and I dined at Vinnies for a significant anniversary dinner, and it was excellent. The staff were friendly, helpful, and got everything right. There was enough space between tables to feel comfortable having an intimate conversation, without having to whisper (or shout). The presentation of food was superb. I wanted to take a photo of the oysters. My main (the wagu beef) was good, and a large enough portion, although I'd probably ask for "blue/rare" next time as "rare" was more medium rare. The alaska bombe desert was a highlight, especially the chef with his fire warnings. Thanks for a great evening.
by Areena Sahay
Oct 07, 2011
Fantastic service, food, environment. We just walked in and they had a private function but still welcomed us and provided a table.We will be visiting again thank you Vinnies :D Beautiful restaurant with beautiful people.
by Janine Raine
Jun 27, 2011
Two weeks ago we had dinner at vinnies, a real special night out. Best fish of the day I have had in ages! Service is fantastic at vinnies.
by Alex Landon-lane
Jun 11, 2011
Last year, we were lucky enough to receive a free degustaion menu matched with wines as a bonus from our Air New Zealand points. As it was free, I wasn't expecting too much but boy was I wrong. Lovely restaurant, great staff, beautiful and comfortable decor and the food...just excellent. Defintely recommended. Happy to pay for the experience next time.
by Matthew
Sep 09, 2010
Went to this place about 15-16 years ago when a friend was a waitress there. Was great then so had high expectations again this time round. Werent let down, the place has changed with the times and kept its menu top notch.
by Manckiwi
Mar 29, 2010
Fantastic food and service, and a really nice ambience. The locally-produced olive-oil is amazing!
by Mark Gregory
Jan 18, 2010
It was my wife's birthday and where better to go than Vinnies. Upon walking through the door it lets you know your in for something well and above much of whats on Ponsonby rd area.
We enjoyed a gloriously delicious degustation menu together with a tasting selection of French wines - It was refreshing to be reminded just why French wines are so very much enjoyed by so many citizens around the world. At home in NZ normally drink and much appreciate NZ wines - I guess it was the difference that contributed to making a the evening as special as it was.
Service proved as elegant and finessed as the restaurant itself. Vinnies degustation menu is not inexpensive but ultimately proves great value with so many course all beautifully served. Will we go back - unquestionably a resounding yes
by Morgan
Dec 05, 2009
fabulous service - fabulous food - fabulous atmosphere - fabulous wine.
Highly recommended!
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1 Rue du Commerce
Architecture, castles and historic districts
r. du Commerce F - 39000 Lons-le-Saunier
An attractive grouping which does not create the slightest monotony since the sizes, the curvature and the decoration of the arches are variable. At no. 24 is the birthplace of Rouget de Lisle.
2 Théâtre
Architecture, castles and historic districts
4 r. Jean-Jaurès F - 39000 Lons-le-Saunier
The Garnier Opera at Lons-le-Saunier? No, but almost. The previous theatre burned down in 1901, the architects from the Bresse region Tony and Georges Ferret took a large part of their inspiration from the Garnier Opera, using it with originality. Th..
3 Salt-Well
Nature and gardens
Rue du Puits-Salé F - 39000 Lons-le-Saunier
This salty spring is the starting point for the economic development of the town.
4 Place de la Liberté
Architecture, castles and historic districts
pl. de la Liberté F - 39000 Lons-le-Saunier
A statue of Etex depicts General Lecourbe. At the end, the rococo facade of the theatre there is a clock that plays two bars of the Marseillaise before sounding the hours. The emblem of the city is the Tower of the Clock which used to defend the entr..
5 Town Hall Square
Architecture, castles and historic districts
Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville F - 39000 Lons-le-Saunier
Two twin buildings.. or nearly. The town hall and the Hôtel Dieu, both built in the 18C and whose nearness to each other accentuates the resemblance.
6 Place de la Comédie
Architecture, castles and historic districts
Place de la Comédie F - 39000 Lons-le-Saunier
The wine growers houses recall that formerly the hills surrounding the town were covered in vines. Notice on the door lintels at nos 20 and 22, the decorations representing pruning knives, winegrowers' tools.
7 Cordeliers church
Religious buildings
7 r. du Puits-Salé F - 39000 Lons-le-Saunier
The relics of St Désiré are preserved in this medieval Church, restored in the 18C. Notice the throne and the Louis XVI panelling in the chancel.
8 Promenade de la Chevalerie
Architecture, castles and historic districts
Promenade de la Chevalerie F - 39000 Lons-le-Saunier
This extends the place de la Comédie. A statue? It's of a son of the region Rouget de Lisle.
9 Rouget de Lisle Museum
Museums and art
24 Rue du Commerce F - 39000 Lons-le-Saunier
The societies for the rights of authors did not exist in the time of Rouget de Lisle and that is sad for the author of this «tube» more than 200 hundred years ago. Imprisoned in Saint Pélagie for a debt of FFC 500, he only came out thanks to the help..
10 Hôtel-Dieu
Architecture, castles and historic districts
pl. Perraud F - 39000 Lons-le-Saunier
This 18C Hospital is closed in part by an attractive wrought iron Grille and has preserved a superb pharmacy in which the wood panels show the value of the containers made of pottery, tin and leather.
11 Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lons-le-Saunier
Museums and art
pl. Philibert-de-Chalon F - 39000 Lons-le-Saunier
This wing of the town hall is home to Lons-le-Saulnier's unpretentious fine arts museum. The painting section contains around 30 canvases, including The Death of the Stag by Courbet, landscapes by Pointelin and several works by minor Dutch masters. S..
12 Maison de La Vache qui rit
Museums and art
25 Rue de Richebourg F - 39000 Lons-le-Saunier
A museum, children's garden and teaching room now occupy the site of the first factory of this famous cheese company created in 1921. The museum's collection includes over 600 items relating to the famous "laughing cow" (vache qui rit), inc..


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21 years old, the current Regional focal point (RFP) of the Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS Asia Pacific region.
She is a college student of Renmin University which located in Beijing. She major in insurance but also work for China Youth Network as an intern.
She became a volunteer focusing on the adolescents SRHR and anti-discrimination of HIV/AIDS in the volunteer organization of Renmin University . She received training of peer educator in Youth volunteer association and then participated in and organizing series of peer educations for students in the university .In 2011 , she also help to organize the World AIDS Day activity in Renmin university of China, and act as a core leader in organizing a salon about Pink Ribbon campaign against breast cancer, containing over 200 people.
In the same year , she became a member of China Youth Network(CYN), which is found by CFPA and UMPF in June ,2004, as a platform for young people to speak for adolescents SRHR(sexual and reproductive health and rights). Under the help of UNPF, our network had spread out in the whole nation ,covering some thirty project counties and have a great effect in the whole nation. in June ,2012.6 ,she elected as an intern of CYN. During her time being an intern, she assisted the exhibition of AIDS orphans' paintings and lecture about AIDS orphans, host a one-day TOT for youth volunteers from a couple of Universities in Beijing, and organizing series of peer educations for out-of-school youth (e.g. alien workers).Besides that ,she was also One of the translator and editor of It's All One Curriculum (Chinese version).
Huang has a passion for volunteer service as well as strong sense of responsibility. She likes group cooperation , but also work well independently .She possesses organizational capability, practical and communicating ability.
That is her daily activities and she does look forward to a bright future of youth and spares spare no efforts in making their voice heard.
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Glee Close to Being Renewed For Season 5 — And Might Soon Take Place Entirely in NYC!
Glee has yet to be renewed beyond its current season, but it sounds like that's about to change — in a major way!
Fox Entertainment chairman Kevin Reilly spoke at the Television Critics Association about the fact that Glee Season 5 and The Glee Project Season 3 might be renewed even before Fox's upfronts presentation in May.
"Yes, that is a real possibility," Kevin tells reporters. "We're going to negotiate now for the fifth season and beyond, so we're talking about those things now." Hooray! Get it done, Kevin.
It also appears, with so many more core characters set to graduate from McKinley at the end of this season, that Fox is considering having the show take place entirely in New York City, instead of jumping between the Ohio and NYC storylines.
"I have to talk to Ryan and see where he's at right now," Kevin tells The Hollywood Reporter. "I don't know. I wonder — could it and should it naturally move there? But we have to talk about it."
"This was ultimately what became of the spinoff talk: 'Let's do it within the franchise,'" Kevin continues. "I do think if we can continue to follow a broad array of characters, it's like life: You have relationships, you have friends — they go off, their lives go on, and you get together and maybe you maintain a friendship, maybe you lose distance. I think we can do that within this world of people you followed."
As of now, Kevin says that Fox likes that some of the original cast members who aren't regularly on the show are able to pop in for an occasional episode as they please.
"Some of them have moved on to other things or wanted to move on to other things," he explains, "but they love the show, and this gives them a chance to come back and do an arc. It would be fun to continue that morphing."
So what do you think — would Glee still be Glee if there's no more McKinley? And is this a sign that Fox doesn't love this season's new McKinley students?
Let us know in the comments if you're in favor of this potentially massive change!
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janet wrote:@mC, Just read about Artur, poor little guy and very touching that the other dogs stayed with him.
When I was in a particularly bad place after losing both of my beautiful kittens within a month of each other I found a website about the Rainbow Bridge which promotes the theory that our pets cross it when they die and wait on the other side for us to join them so we can move on together to our heavenly home.
Make of it what you will but at least it gave me a good excuse to cry like a baby at the time and help with the grieving.
When I had my cat, Leida living with me (she lives with my friend in the downstairs flat now) we were members of Catster.com, a sort of social website for cats where you write in the character of your cat. They were all very supportive of cats who were ill or had died and that's where I first heard about the Rainbow Bridge. Of course, dead kitties would continue to post from "across the Bridge" and their profile photos would often be altered so they had wings.
It might sound a bit silly, but it was a fun place to post.


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|calendar>>June 29. 2014 Juche 103
Ethiopian Organization Backs Korean People in Their Struggle for Reunification
| Pyongyang, June 29 (KCNA) -- The Ethiopian Youth Study Group of the Juche Idea issued a statement expressing solidarity with the Korean people on June 20 on the occasion of the June 25-July 27 month of the anti-U.S. joint struggle.
The statement said:
We are opposed to the U.S. hostile policy towards the DPRK, and extend full support to the Korean people in their struggle for realizing national reunification.
The U.S. started a war of aggression on the DPRK on June 25, 1950 and brought the Korean people horrible calamities.
Since the ceasefire, the U.S. has introduced a great number of aggression troops and weapons of mass destruction into south Korea and staged one joint military exercise after another in it and its vicinity, screwing up the tensions.
The south Korean regime is working hard to realize "unification by absorption" in league with the U.S. in the move to escalate the tensions.
We consider that the escalation of the tensions on the Korean peninsula is entirely attributable to the U.S. hostile policy toward the DPRK and the south Korean regime's foolish ambition to realize "unification by absorption".
We strongly demand the U.S. roll back the policy at once.
We also strongly demand that the south Korean regime abandon its foolish ambition and opt for implementing the June 15 joint declaration and the October 4 declaration which were agreed upon by the north and the south and are recognized by the world.
Copyright (C) KOREA NEWS SERVICE(KNS) All Rights Reserved.


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|Friday, 04 February 2011 15:24
After Delta Airlines ranked last among major carriers in customer service for three quarters last year (Really?!? Who knew?), 11,000 employees are being sent to 'charm school.'
According to the Wall Street Journal, every staff member who comes face-to-face with customers is going through a renewed training program. That means every ticket counter, gate and baggage agent, as well as supervisors, will go through the program.
The classes will have employees role-play scenarios with angry or confused travelers, training employees to be empathetic and listen to customers. They still won't give a shit, mind you, but they might actually listen. The lessons also teach employees to stop apologizing for baggage fees, and instead explain Delta's "a la carte" program. I guess we will no longer hear "I'm so sorry Delta sucks, but I just work here." Isn't "a la carte" French for "charge a lot more"?
"That is a better way to have that conversation," Michael Hazelton, a Delta agent who works as a facilitator for the training program tells the newspaper. "You may think you are bonding with the customer by agreeing the fees are horrible, but the customer thinks, 'this person just threw his company under the bus.'" Sure! Aren't they both right? It would almost have to be a bus because you when can you count on a Delta plane being anywhere *when* it should be?
The classes are part of the carrier's $2 billion improvement plan. The airline is also hiring 1,000 additional employees, and putting the entire team in a position to deliver better service by increasing the inventory of spare parts and airplanes. Damn, here comes the snow!
Delta had the highest rate of customer complaints filed with the Department of Transportation during the first three quarters of last year, and came in second-to-last in baggage handling through November. Was it JUST last year? I hear they REALLY suck, and have for quite some time.
According to a Delta spokesman, this is the first time a training program has been devoted exclusively to customer service in the past decade. And it shows...
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