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10 Best Magic Kingdom Counter Service Restaurants
By Tom Bricker Dining 43 Comments
This post ranks the 10 best & worst quick service restaurants in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Despite the park's poor reputation for counter service dining, there are some good options, especially for families with kids who are picky eaters. (Updated June 11, 2022.)
One thing that complicates your dining choice when you're in the Magic Kingdom is the superior options just outside of the Magic Kingdom. P & J's Southern Takeout (home to the glorious family feast), Gasparilla Island Grill, Captain Cook's, and Roaring Fork are all a short monorail or boat ride from the Magic Kingdom, and all are solid choices. In fact, there are several monorail loop restaurant restaurants on our Top 10 Counter Service Walt Disney World Dining list.
By contrast, most of Magic Kingdom's top 10 counter service restaurants are only mediocre to good. Rather than being a "best of" list, this is probably more accurately a list of "least bad" options. On top of that, several of the good locations have incredibly limited menus or only serve a specific type of food, meaning they probably aren't even going to be good options for families wanting a range of crowd-pleasing options. This makes Magic Kingdom's quick service dining more difficult to rank than any other park…
In other words, you really have to work for it if you want to do two good counter service meals at Magic Kingdom. There's one excellent eatery that'll work for almost everyone, but the other quick-service restaurants all have pitfalls. Whether it be that they have large menus of mediocre food, small menus of good choices, or are loud and chaotic–most of the choices leave something to be desired.
To make matters worse, almost every Magic Kingdom restaurant has had its menu scaled back in the last two years and the previous #1 pick is no longer a counter service restaurant at all…
N/A. Be Our Guest Restaurant – New Fantasyland – Once the unequivocal #1 counter service restaurant in Magic Kingdom, Be Our Guest Restaurant now serves an all-day menu (see our Be Our Guest Prix Fixe Lunch/Dinner Review). This means it's only table service, with the same appetizer, entree, and dessert options all day long. It has been this way since Magic Kingdom reopened, and remains the case nearly two years later.
At this point, we're not optimistic that Be Our Guest Restaurant will revert to a counter service lunch anytime soon. That's really unfortunate, as most of the alternatives leave something to be desired. Even the "good" entries on this list don't offer something for everyone, so good luck on getting your family to agree on 2 meal locations in Magic Kingdom!
N/A. Tomorrowland Terrace – Tomorrowland – Located at the edge of Main Street, this location has long been seasonal. It last served up "greatest hits" from the menu at Columbia Harbour House before that reopened.
At this point, it seems unlikely that Tomorrowland Terrace will reopen unless or until attendance caps increase significantly in Magic Kingdom. It also hosts a slew of fireworks dessert parties, and it's probably easier to not use it for regular dining purposes prior to those. If or when Tomorrowland Terrace does return, it'll have another new menu, so we're removing it from this list for now.
10. Aunt Polly's – Tom Sawyer Island – In total, Aunt Polly's is probably only open for a handful of weeks per year. It's usually open during peak season around Christmas and New Year's, plus Spring Break, Easter, and other holidays. It hasn't been open at all in the last 2 years, but we expect that to change this Thanksgiving.
Pre-closure, the menu at Aunt Polly's was limited but superb. Its location on Tom Sawyer Island is a nice respite from the crowds–a blissful escape when Magic Kingdom is at its most bonkers, crowd-wise. We recommend going out of your way to seek it out. The overall experience is way better than the #10 ranking might suggest–it's only this low because 95% of you won't even have a chance to experience it.
9. Pinocchio Village Haus – Fantasyland – Disney got swept up in the flatbread craze several years ago, and Pinocchio Village Haus became the default location in Magic Kingdom for those. The menu started strong, but has gone downhill since, and it's long overdue for another new concept. Nevertheless, you can occasionally get lucky with a freshly-made flatbread that tastes great.
Another upside of Pinocchio Village Haus is the window views overlooking "it's a small world." That's really fun and unique, and we love late nights seated here when the restaurant has cleared out. The downsides are pretty much everything else. Pinocchio Village Haus is the Fantasyland restaurant, and that's evident during the lunch and dinner rushes. It's loud and chaotic with families and small children, and the food usually is okay at best.
8. The Lunching Pad – Tomorrowland – This walk-up window under Astro Orbiter has expanded from being Magic Kingdom's hotspot for delicious pretzels to finally living up to the pun in its name as a place for a fully-fledged lunch.
The hot dogs are nothing special and you'll find similar options at a range of counter service restaurants throughout the parks. The "If You Had Wings" jerk chicken strips are slightly better, and what elevates the Lunching Pad to this spot. Or you could go full-on "vacation mode" and simply order two of the incredible Cream Cheese Warm Stuffed Pretzels for lunch. Not sure about the nutritional wisdom of that, but it'd be a delicious decision.
7. Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe – Tomorrowland – Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Cosmic Ray's used to be our favorite counter service restaurant at Magic Kingdom, and we dined here with regularity. The menu always had some standouts, including "experimental" burgers, bbq ribs, rotisserie chicken, and at least a couple of interesting healthy options. Add to that the excellent toppings bar and an expansive menu of 'safe' choices that could be piled high with a heaping helping of tomatoes, pickles, and condiments.
All of that is gone now–except for the safe options. There is no toppings bar and nothing interesting or unique on the menu. It's all standard theme park fare. Like Pinocchio Village Haus, it's also a madhouse during prime dining hours, which makes it somewhere you'll want to avoid during the peak lunch and dinner rushes if you want a reprieve from the crowds and chaos.
Still, it's home to the lounge lizard Sonny Eclipse, the alien Audio Animatronics performer who is the epitome of the type of 'little thing' that makes Walt Disney World special. We still go there on occasion just to see one of Sonny Eclipses sets, but we're seldom impressed by anything we eat at Cosmic Ray's.
6. Tortuga Tavern – Adventureland – A few years ago, Disney refurbished the seasonal El Pirata y El Perico and renamed it to Tortuga Tavern. A lot of decor was new, with a heavy pirates motif and some witty signs. Our expectations were high, because the restaurant looked cool, but for some reason it remained seasonal.
Since then, Tortuga Tavern has been open more regularly, while receiving a revolving door of new menus. The good news is that for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, Tortuga Tavern has received a slew of classic items from the Adventureland Veranda, while also retaining its beloved Peanut Butter, Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread, and Banana Sandwich. As of Summer 2022, this makes Tortuga Tavern a shockingly good option…but that could all change with another new menu.
5. Casey's Corner – Main Street USA – Magic Kingdom is home to many iconic attractions and must-dos for the rite of passage Walt Disney World vacation. Arguably, Casey's Corner is one of those. The hot dogs are shockingly good, but it's the plant-based slaw dog that is most delicious (yes, really).
Then there are the famous Corn Dog Nuggets. If you ate these anywhere else, they probably would be utterly ordinary and forgettable. As a late night Fourth Meal with a view of Cinderella Castle while waiting for the fireworks? They are pure perfection.
4. Sleepy Hollow Inn – Liberty Square – With its menu of basically only waffle sandwiches, we're pushing it a bit by including Sleepy Hollow on this list. However, we love these waffle sandwiches so much that we'd be remiss to leave them off.
Some find that the waffle sandwiches have an interesting flavor profile, and we agree with this to an extent, but they're interesting in a very good way. The waffle sandwiches are freshly made, and are filling enough to serve as a meal. We now eat here more than any other restaurant in the Magic Kingdom, and the only reason it's not higher on this list is because of its limited menu.
3. Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe – Frontierland – Pecos Bill used to be the Frontierland equivalent of Cosmic Ray's, but it now serves a menu of Mexican cuisine plus some typical theme park foods. The variety alone makes it one of the better choices in the Magic Kingdom, even if most of the entrees are on the bland side.
Despite being one of Magic Kingdom's massive eateries, Pecos Bill also benefits from a superior seating area. It's subdivided into a lot of different sections, and while the first one you approach will be crowded and chaotic–just like Cosmic Ray's–during prime dining hours, the others are typically better. We prefer eating outside or cutting across to Tortuga Tavern's seating area for the most relaxed experience.
2. The Friar's Nook – Fantasyland – This unassuming food counter serves up some delicious guilty pleasures for breakfast, plus mac & cheese centric dishes for lunch and dinner. For Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, there's also a slew of Mr. Toad inspired items, a couple of which are pleasant surprises. Those dishes coupled with our "hack" of eating up on a balcony overlooking Fantasyland and Cinderella Castle are what earns the Friar's Nook it's surprisingly high spot.
That this is enough to rank #2 on a list of counter service restaurants should underscore just how weak the lineup is in Magic Kingdom. In any of the other 3 parks, the Friar's Nook wouldn't crack the top 5. It's really disappointing that Walt Disney World's most popular park has such a lazy lineup of casual dining options.
1. Columbia Harbour House – Liberty Square – Columbia Harbour House is a favorite of ours, thanks to its solid seafood menu and very relaxed upstairs seating. Whether you want something on the healthier side or a platter of fried delights, Columbia Harbour House has got you covered. It's also a great place to escape the crowds of Magic Kingdom.
The portions are hearty, the dishes taste great, and Columbia Harbour House generally offers good value for money. From the Lobster Roll to the Grilled Salmon, the menu is ambitious and satisfying. There are still some basic options and it won't appeal to those who dislike seafood, but for seafood fans, it'll be the easy #1 pick in Magic Kingdom. This is the only full-scale counter service restaurant in the entire park that is currently worthwhile.
Based upon these descriptions, you can probably understand why it's so difficult to rank some of the Magic Kingdom's counter service restaurants. The top of the list has some good options, and there are a few choice items here and there at the rest of the restaurants, but by and large counter service dining in the Magic Kingdom is a sea of 'meh.' The Magic Kingdom is the worst park in terms of counter service dining, with Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios all having substantially better counter service options. It's really not even close.
Fortunately for Magic Kingdom guests, really great options are only a monorail or boat ride away in the Magic Kingdom Area Resorts, and lunch at one of these counter service locales might be a good way to break up the day. You can certainly have a nice meal in the Magic Kingdom, but we feel Walt Disney World's flagship theme park really needs to up its game in terms of dining. Be Our Guest Restaurant was a good start, but now that's gone and other menus around the park have gotten even worse.
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Which Magic Kingdom counter service restaurant is your favorite? Have you dined at these restaurants? Which did you like and dislike? What are your top Magic Kingdom counter service restaurants? We love to hear from readers, so if you have any thoughts or questions, post them in the comments!
43 Responses to "10 Best Magic Kingdom Counter Service Restaurants"
Jeff June 24, 2022
Columbia Harbor House has been our family favorite for years. We were disappointed when it was closed for our 2020 trip, but it's menu served at Tomorrowland Terrace in 2021 was as good as the original. We were excited when Harbor House was open again for our trip last week, but we were very disappointed with the limited menu. We all had the fish, shrimp and chicken basket and it was disgusting. Our family of 4 usually eats there about three times during our trips, but we did not and will not return. Pecos Bill's is the best.
Darlene June 23, 2022
My family and I just returned from a 10 day stay and ate at MK for lunch 3 times – Pecos, Pinocchio, and Cosmic. Pecos was definitely the best and was actually really good. We had the fajitas (chicken and pork) and chicken rice bowls – both were good. There are 8 of us, so seating is always tough – and found that most people don't go to the upper ramp for seating and not only found seating, but felt it wasn't as congested and noisy as in the main dining. Pinocchio was not good at all and Cosmic was just ok.
Melody June 13, 2022
MK counter service really needs to take a page out of Disneyland's book. Bengal BBQ, French Market, Jolly Holiday, Hungry Bear, that place with the gumbo in bread bowls, incredibly delicious… and even those baos from Tropical Hideaway!
Bridget June 13, 2022
Have to agree about Cosmic Rays or better known to our family as just "the alien". We used to eat every single meal here as kids, but the real downhill decline happened when they got rid of the warm cheese sauce at the toppings bar, probably 2 decades ago! Does anyone else remember this!?!?
Aaron June 13, 2022
Depending on your group, you might find one of the good top of this list works for you. (What does it say that THREE of the Top 5/Not Bad 6 are stands? Gaston's could fix its one sandwich and make the list.) I would still recommend checking out Plaza Restaurant, though right now only as a slightly more expensive replacement for a counter meal; probably stick to sandwiches and similar, like Sci-Fi over at the Studios. The other option is checking out MK resort counter service meals. If you're not going during a busy season where taking a boat out to a Wilderness resort is a great way to break up a long day, your best bet may be the Gasparilla Grill at the Grand Floridian. As of June 2022 I'm still hearing stories (more than rumors, less than Tom-level reviews) about Contempo Cafe and Capt. Cook's not being "back" but nothing bad about the GG. Still, Fort Wilderness or the Wilderness Lodge would be your ideal destinations for a counter service lunch break.
Tom Bricker June 13, 2022
Totally agree about the Plaza Restaurant, although we've had a really tough time with reservations there recently (probably because of this very problem).
Contempo Cafe is a shadow of its former self. When editing this post, I actually removed it as a recommended alternative. It's not just a matter of restoring a few menu items; they need to go back to the drawing board.
Kelly D June 12, 2022
The poor quality of dining in the Magic Kingdom is at crisis level. The full service options fare no better under similar scrutiny. Skipper's Canteen, Columbia Harbour House, Pecos Bill's and Sleepy Hollow are the only MK restaurants we'll bother to eat in anymore. (We like Casey's, but have never been successful in getting seating). I'm not generally bullish on DHS's counter service, but the Commissary and Docking Bay 7 are exponentially better than anything in the MK lineup. I just don't understand how Epcot and AK can deliver at such a high level with counter service while the MK's restaurants are left floundering.
Liz June 11, 2022
Thanks for the Cosmic Ray info-I had no idea they got rid of the rotisserie chicken. We do always love Columbia Harbour House-no arguments from any of the 6 of us ever-we actually look forward to that meal!
Link June 11, 2022
I used to love Columbia Harbour House, but they've had a reduced menu ever since reopening. The Anchors Aweigh tuna sandwich was my favourite item on the menu, and now it looks like it's gone forever.
Tammra June 13, 2022
They also no longer have the fish and shrimp combo. They only have the trio that adds chicken strips as well.
Catherine Greene June 11, 2022
We had lunch in May at Be Our Guest. We were so disappointed. The food was tasteless; the Beast did a half turn through the dining room. We are taking this one off our list.
Corene June 11, 2022
Great update! That photo above Tortuga Tavern with the staircase looks really inviting (and reminds me a little of the Court of Angels at Disneyland), but I don't think I've ever seen it! Is it hidden in Tortuga Tavern? Or have I rushed by dozens of times and not noticed it in plain sight? Either way, I shall seek it out next time. I will definitely give Friar's Nook (with the seating suggestion) a try next time. I've never explored that spot that Friar's Nook is nestled in before. It always looked like wasted space & stroller parking to me in passing. Obviously I didn't look very closely! Thanks for all your efforts with the blog. Much appreciated, as always.
It is hidden inside Tortuga Tavern! It's basically the deepest point inside the restaurant–on the other side of that wall is Pecos Bill.
I notice that there are only 9 spots on this list (there isn't an entry for number 9), and the number one pick is no longer counter service – it's a prixe fixe lunch & dinner table service restaurant now.
Funny, but between MK having limited options open right now, and nothing really appealing to me that is open, I think we'll be giving Skipper's Canteen another visit next trip. The curry veggie stew has been good on both of our previous trips.
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One of the primary responsibilities of the Edison Parent Council is to raise funds to enrich the educational lives of our children. We offer many diverse ways for families and the community to support Edison, enabling people to choose the manner and amount of support. We raise funds through pledges (e.g. Jog-a-thon), sales, raffles, "free money" (eScrip and Box Tops), auction events, and direct giving.
PLEASE consider donating any amount, large or small. This money goes directly to pay for incredibly valuable staff hours. These staff support our students with reading and math instruction, playground supervision, and classroom support. These staff this year are funded through dollars raised last year. If we are unable to raise enough funds, we may lose these wonderful staff next year.
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All donations are tax deductible (Tax ID # 93-6000566) and make a direct impact on the great kids in our wonderful school. Thank you to the families and friends who have donated already!
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What is the most time-efficient and cost-effective way to support Edison financially?
By far, direct donation on a monthly basis is the easiest way to support Edison. The more funds we can raise through direct donations, the less time we will have to put into time-consuming fundraisers and, instead, we can direct that volunteer time to educational and enrichment activities.
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Here is what it takes, from every family, to keep our school fully funded. On average, families need to give $300 annually. However, that assumes all Edison families have the same ability to support their school financially. Some families cannot afford to give that much, so for every family can't, we need another family that can do more. Working together as a community, this is how we reach our fundraising goals:
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Public school budgets are not what they once were. Services like full-time nurses, librarians, music or art teachers, and support staff are a thing of the past. At Edison, this is compounded by 4J's need-based equity funding arrangement. While nearly 30% of Edison students qualify for Free or Reduced-Price Lunch (FRPL), Edison still receives less funding per student than schools that have a higher percentage of FRPL eligible students.
But Edison is fortunate: our families are committed to providing the offerings we think our children need and, therefore, we are committed to volunteering and fundraising to fill the gaps. Each year we need to raise enough money to support funding for our essential Educational Assistants who provide enrichment and tutoring, as well as keep our kids safe. Parent-generated funds also go to support artists-in-residence, yoga, Meet the Masters curriculum, books for the library, scholarships for fieldtrips or school supplies, and much more.
Shouldn't public education be publicly funded?
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If the person you're gifting doesn't wear leather, these man-made material booties are a cute pick. No, they're not a traditional fully-closed boot, but their suede-like body and laces are fitting for the fall and spring.
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The funky color blocking of this suede bootie remind us of 1960's mod style. These zip-back boots have a ton of personality, bold enough for any monochromatic outfit.
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After two decades of assembling its Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicle, the American automaker has finally delivered a world-class off-roader capable of taking on everything in its segment – and more – with a high likelihood of coming out on top.
And if you drove last year's model, it's time to climb behind the wheel again as Jeep has significantly updated the SUV for 2014 with a bold new exterior appearance, an upgraded interior with enhanced electronics and a new transmission that completely transforms the way it drives.
We recently spent a full week with a dark blue reviewing, diagnosing and driving the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4, a well-optioned model fitted with the standard gasoline-fed V6. While it didn't have the punch of the range-topping V8-powered SRT8, or the fuel-sipping economy of itsnew EcoDiesel sibling, the high-volume variant left us quite impressed.
Without question, the 2014 is significantly improved over its predecessor.
Slightly more than 20 years ago, Jeep launched its all-new Grand Cherokee for the 1993 model year.
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Our particular 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4, painted in True Blue Pearl over two-tone Vesuvio Indigo Blue and Jeep Brown interior upholstery, started with a base price of $45,995. Few would blame the owners who add absolutely no options, as the Overland in standard configuration is equipped with a very high level of equipment that includes leather upholstery, heated and ventilated power-operated eight-way driver and front passenger seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, Chrysler's Uconnect system with an 8.4-inch touchscreen, 506-watt audio package, heated steering wheel, power liftgate, bi-xenon headlamps and more. Even so, our tester was upgraded with the Customer Preferred 23P package ($1,695), which included adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, advanced brake assist, blind spot and rear cross path detection. The bottom line on our SUV's window sticker, including the mandatory $995 destination charge, was $48,685.
Like most late model Grand Cherokees on the road today, our vehicle featured Chrysler's 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, rated at 290 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. New for 2014 is a standard ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic that provides not only improved fuel economy and better acceleration, but a new lower crawl ratio of 44:1 to aid off-road prowess when equipped with the two-speed transfer case (Jeep's Quadra-Trac II is standard on the Overland). The EPA rates the SUV at 17 miles per gallon city and 24 mpg highway, which is a slight improvement over last year's 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. The engine is also E85 compatible, but burning the ethanol fuel blend delivers reduced economy.
The 2014 Grand Cherokee starts off strong even before the engine is started.
Underpinning the Grand Cherokee is an independent suspension mounted to a steel unibody chassis shared with the current-generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class (consider it a gift from the earlier DaimlerChrysler days). The front features upper and lower control arms while the rear is fitted with a multi-link design. Twin-tube, gas-charged shock and coil springs round out the package. The Quadra-lift air suspension, with four drive heights and a low Park mode to ease ingress/egress (4.1 inches of total travel), is standard on the Overland. The steering is electrically assisted, and the Grand Cherokee requires just 37.1 feet to turn curb-to-curb. Our Overland was equipped with 20-inch cast aluminum wheels, wrapped in 265/50R20 Goodyear Fortera HL all-season tires.
First impressions mean quite a bit in the automotive world, especially when emotion sells more vehicles than any pushy salesman. In that regard, the 2014 Grand Cherokee starts off strong even before the engine is started.
The exterior refresh is attractive, as it maintains the Jeep's obligatory aggressive and capable appearance while losing some of the shiny chrome in the process. Headlights are now sleeker and more detailed, and the lower fascia receives the same attention. The alterations to the back of the vehicle are less obvious, but Jeep has repositioned some of the flashy trim and cleaned up its overall appearance.
All of the touch surfaces feel substantial and of high quality, solving that common complaint.
While the contrasting dark blue and chocolate interior would not be our first choice, the white piping on the seats and wood on the dashboard provided an upscale appearance. All of the touch surfaces feel substantial and of high quality, solving that common complaint. The front seats are comfortable, with nice bolsters, long lower cushions and good lumbar support, and the driving position fit your editor's six-foot two-inch frame well. A bright and very legible multi-configurable instrument panel is easy to see, even through polarized glasses, and the Garmin-based Uconnect navigation was intuitive for all who used it (although we didn't like how many of the seat heat/cooling functions required more than a few actions to access). To ease connectivity, the driver and front passenger are offered an AUX, USB, SD and 12-volt DC power outlet in a panel at the bottom of the center stack.
Second row passengers were equally as content, with acceptable leg, knee and toe room; large tinted windows; and plenty of power to charge their own personal electronics (Jeep has put twin USB ports and a 115-volt outlet on the rear of the center console, exclusively for their use). When the center armrest is raised, the cushion beneath it is flat to make a comfortable fifth seating position.
A lack of a third row Dodge will sell you a Durango for that role means there are no bulky hide-away cushions to prevent the 60:40 split second row from folding, thus creating a flat and expansive cargo area. The front passenger seat folds flat to increase cargo space, too. There are also four metal rails, and steel tie-downs, to help secure larger loads and grocery bag hooks to keep the little things from rolling around (another 12-volt DC outlet is in the rear cargo hold).
The push-button stop/start is carried over from last year. The more significant news is the new electronic shift lever replacing its gated predecessor on the center console. Seemingly lifted right out of the current-generation Audi A8 sedan – they are virtually identical as both share the same ZF eight speed transmission – the stubby T-handle only requires a nudge to engage the gear. In practice, the gear selector requires a slight learning curve, and it cannot be rushed without drawing profanities, but it works well after a bit of familiarity.
Our initial positive impressions of the exterior and interior are complemented by the Grand Cherokee's new driving dynamics.
The V6 will never match the brawn of the SRT's V8 (or even the Hemi), and nobody should expect it to, but the new lower first gear allows the volume model to leap off the line with newfound energy. The Jeep weighs 4,984 pounds, which is about average in this segment, but a happy marriage between the six-cylinder Pentastar and the ZF eight-speed transmission (it reportedly has 90 different shift algorithms from which to choose) means the SUV will hit 60 miles per hour in about seven seconds flat. On the road, the power seemed to fall off at higher speeds, but it was more than adequate for most passing maneuvers. According to Jeep, our test car will tow 6,200 pounds (those seeking more pulling capability should look at the diesel or SRT, as those are both rated to pull 7,200-plus pounds).
The SUV excels on the open road, especially at speed.
Once at speed, extensive soundproofing and thick door seals kept wind noise to a minimum. Unlike the beastly SRT8, docked points for road noise in our recent review, the narrower all-season rubber on this four-door never howled on the open road. While it likely doesn't help lower cabin noise, the air suspension automatically lowers the vehicle at highways speeds to improve the vehicle's overall aerodynamics and aid fuel economy (the Grand Cherokee earns a drag coefficient of 0.37).
Tuned for on- and off-road travel, the ride was on the firm side yet its damping response aligned with our expectations - softer than the SRT8, but still maintained a sporty edge. Its European-bred chassis is stiff and responded well to steering requests. Even so, we found ourselves skipping the tight mountain curves where the Jeep began to feel a bit awkward, and taking the highway routes to make good use of the excellent radar-based adaptive cruise control. The SUV excels on the open road, especially at speed.
It appears that Jeep has finally delivered one of the best overall vehicles in the midsize SUV segment.
Sadly, and despite setting a day aside for it, we never had the chance to take the Grand Cherokee off the pavement and try its Select-Terrain system (our planned trip to an off-road park was pushed off the schedule when another automaker was late with a vehicle delivery). Based on previous experience, the new revisions will only improve its competence after the concrete ends.
As you have likely concluded, we really enjoyed our time with the improved Grand Cherokee. It appears that Jeep has finally delivered one of the best overall vehicles in the midsize SUV segment. In base form, the $31,000 Laredo version competes exceptionally well against the Nissan Pathfinder, Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander and Ford Explorer – we'd likely choose it over all four if a third row of seating weren't required, and especially if off-road excursions were on our extended menu.
Yet more impressive than beating a typical mid-priced soft-roader is the Overland's ability to be a worthy lower-cost alternative to the widely praised BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz M-Class. The American beats both in content, equals them in ride quality and is more capable on rough terrain. Thanks to a host of new cosmetic and mechanical upgrades for 2014, the Grand Cherokee has emerged as America's new midsize SUV standard of excellence.


Participation in the Trainings arranged by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra: Interested farmers may register their names with the Krishi Vigyan Kendra either personally or through Phone Or E mail for the training he /she wishes to attend. The Krishi Vigyan Kendra can also arrange an off campus training on desired topics in farmer's village if more than 25 farmers from the same village want to participate. Special trainings can also be arranged for organizations on topics of their choice.
Participate in Krishi Vigyan Kendra's other extension activities such as Kisan melas, study tours, field days by registering .
Interact with the scientists at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra & get consultancy on issues related to agriculture & allied fields & information on advanced technological options.
Get information on Weather so as to predict the disease outbreak in crops, & decide the water requirement of the crops.
Farmers can have demonstrations & trials on their fields that Krishi Vigyan Kendra arranges every year.
Other organizations that wish to conduct training for the farmers can use our class rooms, & audio visual aids on nominal charges.
Farmers on study tour can see our farm & demonstration units on vermicompost, greenhouses, nursery, & the museum of agri implements, farmers can stay in our hostels after paying nominal charges.
Farmers can use the library facility at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra free of charge for reference work. Students doing research work in agriculture can also avail this facility.
Farmers can get their soil & water samples tested for all eight parameters or parameters of their choice at reasonable rates in our soil testing laboratory. Other institutions & organizations can also avail this facility.
Farmers can request Krishi Vigyan Kendra scientists for diagnostic visits to their problematic fields for getting curative & diagnostic recommendations.


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Joe Biden "Confident" Hillary Clinton Will Win Nomination and Presidency
By Luke Brinker
Vice President Joe Biden all but formally endorsed Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton in a new interview, telling ABC News he was "confident" the former secretary of state would win the Democratic nod and the presidency.
"I feel confident that Hillary will be the nominee, and I feel confident that she'll be the next president," Biden told ABC's Robin Roberts in the interview, which will air Wednesday on Good Morning America.
The comments come one month after Biden told Mic that he "would like to see a woman elected president," but stopped short of either endorsing Clinton or assessing her chances against rival Bernie Sanders. Since then, Clinton has cemented her frontrunner status with victories in the New York primary on April 19 and in the so-called "Acela Primary" on April 26.
Read more: Joe Biden: "I Would Like to See a Woman Elected"
Biden cast an early ballot ahead of the April 26 primary in his home state of Delaware, but did not disclose for whom he voted.
Though Biden served alongside Clinton in the Obama administration, there have been moments of tension between his orbit and hers — both during and since his own contemplation of a 2016 presidential bid. In public remarks, Biden has implicitly jabbed at Clinton's partisanship and her credibility on issues of economic inequality, while lauding Sanders' authenticity on those issues.
Still, while President Barack Obama has not offered an endorsement in the Clinton-Sanders race, it's an open secret that the White House hopes to see Clinton take the Oath of Office on Jan. 20, 2017. Echoing Clinton's talking points, Obama has suggested that Sanders is too much of a single-issue candidate, while the White House took Clinton's side in April, when Sanders suggested that her track record on issues like Wall Street and the Iraq War disqualified her from the presidency.


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"The Sixteen present Miserere, a programme of music from the Sistine Chapel by Allegri and Josquin. Accompanied by musical responses from contemporary composers James MacMillan and Angus McPhee, inspired by the Bill Viola / Michelangelo exhibition. Miserere is a programme of music which includes a fresh look at Renaissance composers Allegri and Josquin's compositions of Miserere, weaving in contemporary responses by James MacMillan as well as a world premiere from Angus McPhee, commissioned by the Genesis Foundation"
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Eamonn Dougan
Miserere – The Sixteen at Royal Academy of Arts
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Lecture Theatre, Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London
Reviewed by Amanda-Jane Doran
The Royal Academy of Arts is currently showing works by Michelangelo and Bill Viola which explore the power of art to illuminate faith and it was the neatest fit to employ The Sixteen to provide a complementary programme of devotional music.
Two short pieces by Josquin opened. His signature six-part Pater Noster/Ave Maria gloriously set the tone for an evening of contemplative and joyous music-making. The programme was centered around the text of the Miserere, Psalm 51, a prayer of contrition and plea for cleansing. Allegri's spectacular and soaring setting alternates chant and gorgeous texture which was carried off with immaculate phrasing and plangent committed singing under Eamonn Dougan. Soprano Charlotte Mobbs led the second group with distant heavenly beauty, while the tenors blend in the chant was divinely fervent.
James MacMillan's Miserere was written for The Sixteen in 2009 and is an equally substantial and demanding meditation. MacMillan's combination of plainchant, with a hint of Celtic lilt and Orthodox chromaticism is uniquely compelling and The Sixteen emphasised the layers of sound distinct to each part with a lightness of touch that was breathtaking.
The new work by Angus McPhee, Panem Nostrum…Ave Maria harks back textually to the Josquin and melded beautifully with the alternating styles of ancient and modern. From its plainchant and fugal beginning this assured piece is placed in the English tradition with bright countertenor leads and dark underlying ground bass and an expansive, expressive feel.
The evening came to a close with the trumpet-like, celebratory Christus resurgens by Allegri, upbeat and immaculately sung.


Wouldn't it be a grand experience to witness the romantic twilight sunsets of the Eiffel Tower, or go snorkeling in the clear waters of Hawaii's Sunset Beach or even lodge at one of many of Indonesia's fine luxurious hotels and resorts? Of course it would, but consecutively in a span of a few days? Unless your family operates a lucrative white-collar, that's a pipedream that is beyond your grasp.
But that's the thing about travelling – it's expensive. Sure you can save up on your monthly earnings from your 9-5 job, tuition teacher or freelance business, and/or you can do the next best thing which is utilize the given travel hacks that we have prepared for you below. These will not only get you to visit your favorite spots around the world but you can also keep your wallet from burning up.
Do yourself a favor by asking your airlines about the cheapest dates for book a flight ticket. You should also plan out your itinerary because that's when flight tickets take a heavy toll on your budget.
If you can't find a way to adjust the dates, then you have to be as frugal or flexible with your travel journey as you must. You can use booking engines like Skyscanner, Kayak and Vayama for assistance.
According to SkyChat, the cheapest day to travel is usually Tuesday followed by a Tuesday/Wednesday return date. With this travel plan, you can save up to £60/€80.
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For those who wish they could get even a percentage of the money that they spent on their vacation back, they should become best friends with Ebates. This website allows travelers to get cash back on hotel and trip booking as well as travel gear. Some of Ebates' affiliates include Hotels.com, Expedia, Hotwire and Booking.com.
There is great money to be saved on tropical destinations such as the Caribbean or Asia and they have good weather most of the year. Other exquisite budget travel locations include Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.
Travel expenses climb excessively during peak seasons, but if you book in advance not just for your flight, but also for city pass, accommodation, bus or train tickets, it will be even cheaper than when you book on the go. You get to travel with fewer crowds and enjoy a more comfortable flight journey as well. There are also last-minute deals where tour operators try to fill in remaining seats.
You've heard of carpooling right? Well here's Couchsurfing, a website that can help you pay nothing for accommodation and settle in nicely with the locals. To put it simply, you get to connect with your host and stay at their house for free.
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Apart from travelling to countries that cost less, there are seasons that are more forgiving to your budget than the other three. For Croatia as an example, you'll be paying the highest price during peak seasons where most tourists will come rushing in. But October on the other hand, will offer cheaper fares as there is less of a rush and some nice weather as well.
If your income funnel isn't so big, then you must refrain from being extravagant while travelling and keep track of all your expenses. Yes, we said everything, which includes accommodation, transportation, food, tours, entrance fees and souvenirs among others.


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Victoria Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Peter Ryan
Ryan To Pitch Policy To Grassroots Volunteer Community
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services and Leader of The Nationals Peter Ryan will take a novel approach to announcing Policy today, using his blog to share news of a new awards program to recognise emergency service volunteers.
Mr. Ryan said he wanted the grassroots volunteer community to be the first to know about the initiative.
"I'm only an apprentice when it comes to new media, but I've been pleasantly surprised by the feedback I've been getting from the community since I first started using platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to communicate ideas and information." Mr. Ryan said.
"I want to ensure our announcement today of an awards program to celebrate the tireless efforts of Victoria's emergency service volunteers gets out to the volunteers themselves."
"That's why I will be uploading the announcement to my blog at 11 am today, which I'm pleased to say is a Victorian Liberal Nationals Coalition first." Mr. Ryan said.
"Whether they freely give their time to the Country Fire Authority (CFA), State Emergency Service (SES) or any other of Victoria's volunteer-based emergency services, Victoria's volunteers are part of a community of like-minded people."
"These awards are all about building recognition of their efforts and celebrating their achievements." Mr. Ryan said.
"I want the wider volunteer community to be the first to know about them."
"These days I'm regularly tweeting to share news so it's only natural that the next step is using new media to get policy information out to grassroots communities."
Mr. Ryan said the awards would be open to volunteers with the Red Cross, Ambulance Victoria CERT teams, Life Saving Victoria, Australian Volunteer Coast Guard, St. John's Ambulance, Victoria's SES, CFA and other organisations.
"I've fought for a fair share of funding for emergency service volunteers as I know Victoria simply couldn't do without their contribution." Mr. Ryan said.
"Only the Coalition is committed to protecting the interests of volunteers and ensuring their achievements are promoted right across Victoria." Mr. Ryan said.
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Gait characteristics are sometimes regarded as the sixth vital sign in humans. They serve as a valuable indicator of a person's health, particularly in older adults - so why not measure them? A team of EPFL researchers is taking part in a major European project to design a device that can assess a person's gait more accurately.
The way we walk is a direct indicator of our health. It can even give us an estimate of how many years we have left to live. These findings have been proven by several studies involving thousands of patients in the last two decades, and form the basis of an ambitious European project called MOBILISE-D. The project consortium consists of 34 partners from the academic, pharmaceutical and industrial fields, including EPFL. Researchers at EPFL's Laboratory of Movement Analysis and Measurement (LMAM) are working on a device that can measure people's gait during their everyday activities. Today marks the official launch of the project.
Gait speed is increasingly regarded as the sixth vital sign, alongside body temperature, blood pressure, breathing rate, heart rate and pain. "It has been proven that older adults who walk more slowly than one meter per second have more health problems on average," says Kamiar Aminian, who heads the LMAM. "Conversely, people who have a good gait speed show greater cognitive function, develop fewer illnesses, suffer fewer falls and spend less time in the hospital. Scientists have even established a direct link between gait and lifespan."
That is why the project leaders are so intent on finding ways of analyzing people's gait, both for preventive purposes and to develop new drugs and therapeutic tools. This is particularly important in Europe, where over-65s now make up almost 20% of the population. Gait analysis is also practical because it is simple to do: currently, patients only have to walk for three or four meters for a device to gauge their average speed. However, the MOBILISE-D project aims to achieve much greater precision and to identify the key factors involved in gait.
"One of our main challenges will be to develop a portable system that can reliably analyze people with a very slow gait speed. This is more difficult - and the margin of error is much larger - than with people who walk rapidly," explains Aminian.
The device is being designed for everyday use, and must be very simple, with only one sensor. It must be able to tell whether each step is intentional and also to distinguish between phases of walking, i.e., times when a person stops, slows down or speeds up, and changes direction or turns around. The system must also be able to capture data such as the number, length and height of each step, as well as gait consistency and any limping. In terms of accuracy, the system's algorithms must be able to capture changes in speed of as little as five centimeters per second, as this has already proven to be significant for health. To meet these technical requirements, several specialist laboratories around the world, including the LMAM, are working together, sharing results and data.
MOBILISE-D was launched with the support of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), and it is being led by the University of Newcastle in the UK. It has a budget of 50 million euros, of which the European Union is contributing 29 million euros. It is expected to run for five years: two years of technical work and three years of clinical trials.
Jerome, Gerald J., et al. "Gait characteristics associated with walking speed decline in older adults: results from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging," Archives of gerontology and geriatrics 60.2 (2015): 239-243.
Miller, Michael E., et al. "Gait Speed and Mobility Disability: Revisiting Meaningful Levels in Diverse Clinical Populations," Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 66.5 (2018): 954-961.
Studenski, Stephanie, et al. "Gait speed and survival in older adults," Jama 305.1 (2011): 50-58.


Bee nuc with bees on 3/4 depth frames: three frames with brood in different stages, three frames with stores and a young queen bee is laying well. The colony is healthy and progressing rapidly. It should be transferred into 10 frames box after purchase.... 13/11/2016 · You can also use military engineers to build nuclear silos on hexes. They store both types of nukes, and you can instantly launch a nuke from any one of them (the nuke is shown for all of them, there is no need to move the nuke around). Nuclear subs, jet bombers, and I think the missile cruiser also can launch them.
Watch video · The NUC is an odd little computer that can take some skill to start using, but it's an excellent PC for enthusiasts and hardware geeks.
Intel NUC Kit NUC7i3BNH also supports 4K at 60 Hz via an HDMI* 2.0 port. A multi-color LED ring lets you personalize your NUC with the look you want. Also features a 2.5" drive bay for an SSD or HDD with up to 2 TB of storage.
13/11/2016 · You can also use military engineers to build nuclear silos on hexes. They store both types of nukes, and you can instantly launch a nuke from any one of them (the nuke is shown for all of them, there is no need to move the nuke around). Nuclear subs, jet bombers, and I think the missile cruiser also can launch them.


A focus on perimeter walls turned the challenge of high walls and an unusual store configuration into an opportunity. Instead of attempting to disguise the walls, the vertical wooden shelving that lines the store emphasizes their height, giving the display panels additional gravity and elegance. Spears of white acrylic lighting at random intervals further draws attention to the wall height and the irregular, wooden-sheathed ceiling. Backlit photos and recessed shelves lit like jewelry displays further draw the eye from the mall courtyard all the way to the back of the store.
The floating wall made of cut resin panels enhances the character of the space. Positioned at the building's entrance, it contrasts with the woven metal door and its backlit onyx surround, and creates a translucent screen behind the concierge desk that provides an intriguing glimpse into the interior beyond. Like many of the finishes used throughout the space, the thick, amber-tinted resin reflects the dramatic lighting without magnifying it, preserving the overall dark, intimate feel. The wall divides screen the seating area from the lobby without obstructing the view from either side, and its geometric pieces add to the visual interest by inviting further inspection.
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A large, brass, beveled wall is a tribute to Elizabeth Arden vintage packaging, with makeup compacts and lipstick cases serving as inspiration. A relaxation room is clad in upholstered panels to add softness and a sense of luxury, while reducing noise. The spa corridor features the renowned red doors on each treatment room, featuring the Elizabeth Arden logo called out in brass nail heads. Ultra suede upholstered panels add a sense of luxury to the upscale brand.


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Area Youngsters Competed for the Johnson City Cardinals Batboy in 1954 Contest
In March, 1954, the Press-Chronicle launched its sixth annual "Johnson City Cardinals (Appalachian League) Batboy Contest." Four judges, Ralph Cox, Tom Lyons, Bill Miller and Jimmy Smyth, selected six boys as finalists: Joe Ward Booth, Sammy Broyles, Bill Dyer, Dana Lyon, Ronnie Rickman and Richard Teaster.
The Six Semifinalists of the 1954 Johnson City Cardinals Batboy Contest
Each youngster was asked to identify his favorite baseball player. The final score was Stan Musial 3, Yogi Berra 2. Johnson City's own Billy Joe Bowman received the sixth vote.
The Cardinals management through president, Carl A. Jones, and business manager, Ralph Cox, issued a statement praising the boys who submitted applications and essays. It acknowledged the many fine entries and regretted that they couldn't use a couple dozen more batboys.
After that, it was time for the public to pick a winner by filling out a ballot that was printed in the newspaper and mailing it to the Press-Chronicle office. The paper urged its readers to get their ballot back to them before the April 9 noon deadline. The winner was to be announced in the paper the next day. Below are abbreviated excerpts from the essays of the six finalists:
Joe Ward Booth: "I would like to be batboy for the Cardinals because I would like to become a Cardinal baseball player when I finish school. A batboy has a wonderful opportunity of developing himself, morally, physically, mentally and socially. This would be a step toward being a professional baseball player."
Sammy Broyles: "Baseball is my favorite sport. I have played baseball for the Little League for three years and liked it very much. If I am chosen as batboy, it would give me a better chance to learn more about baseball and to learn all of the rules and regulations."
Bill Dyer: "I would like to be the batboy for the Johnson City Cardinals this year because I like baseball. I would like to learn all I can about baseball. I am also interested in becoming a professional ball player someday. I am 15 years old and always like to go to the ball games."
Dana Lyon: "I wish to learn more about baseball and know the players better. Besides wanting to know more about professional baseball, I would use the money I receive to buy school clothes and books for next year. Being batboy would be more than a job to me. It would be responsibility, which I would work hard at trying to do my very best."
Ronnie Rickman: "My greatest ambition is to play baseball in the Cardinals organization. I have played baseball in both the Little and Little Bigger leagues and feel that being the Cardinals batboy would help me in my playing. I have a great love of baseball and keep up with all the Cardinals games. I would consider it an honor to be chosen."
Richard Teaster: "I would like to be the Red Birds' batboy because it would teach me to become a good sport and sportsmanship is very essential to an athlete. I would like to learn about fielding, pitching and batting. I would like to have the proud feeling of beating a top team, someone hitting a home run, a pitcher pitching a shutout or a no-hitter. I would like to share their every thrill."
All six finalists were awarded prizes. First prize was, of course, to be batboy for one year. Second prize was a season ticket to all games plus an autographed baseball and bat. The third winner received a ticket to the opening game, a hat, a ball and an autographed picture of the 1953 Cardinals. Fourth, fifth and six accolades consisted of an opening day ticket, an autographed baseball and a picture of the 1953 Cardinals.
Thanks to several of my readers who correctly identified the winner of the batboy contest as Joe Ward Booth.


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Well, it's Friday evening and I have survived my first proper week in hospital clinics. I am absolutely exhausted but buzzing with excitement and enthusiasm.
Finally enjoying a chance to snuggle up with my children on the sofa as they read and I can reflect upon my week.
I have been on ward rounds and pharmacy tours, attended teaching on radiology, cardiology and forensic psychiatry, spent time taking patient histories and doing chest exams and many other things in between.
I've loved all of it, but the best bit of has to be the time we get to spend with patients.
We have the luxury of not having time pressure (unless we are being watched by a senior) which means we can talk to patients for as long as they would like. I managed to re visit a patient a few times and it is really nice to be able to follow a patients journey and keep an eye on how they are doing.
And yes, there have been times where I have been totally in the way and when I have been asked a question by a consultant and just stared blankly back; wishing I could disappear but everyone has been so welcoming to us that I don't feel bad for long.
I have certainly never been as busy as I have felt this week, everything that I hear is new to me or is in the back of my mind somewhere from a dusty lecture a year or two ago. Meaning that I come home with pages of notes of things to look up and learn. I run out of time every evening and so my list of things to look up this weekend is HUGE. But hopefully over time, common things will become familiar and I may even be able to join in a conversation with a consultant without being absolutely terrified!
So yes, I realise that I have only been there 1 week and that I wont always feel this positive but I will remember the lovely patients who were so kind as to let me speak with them and examine them when I still don't really have a clue about this weird and wonderful world of medicine.
oh and I forgot the most important thing- I managed to bleep someone and it worked!
1 Response to First week? DONE!
Well done! It takes a bit of time right at the start of clinical rotations to get used to how the system works so you'll become more efficient. If you move hospitals it starts all over again. Sounds like you've done loads, chest exams too?! It's only a year ago when I was in your shoes but it already seems like ages. On the subject of shoes get some comfy ones for all the walking around. Congratulations!


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Intertape Polymer Group Inc. ("IPG") Enters into Arrangement Agreement to be Acquired by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. in a US $2.6 Billion Transaction
Mar 10, 2022 | News
• IPG shareholders to receive CDN$40.50 per share in cash
• Transaction provides immediate liquidity and certainty of value to
IPG shareholders at a substantial premium of approximately 66% to
the 30-day volume weighted average trading price
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (TSX:ITP)
("IPG", or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of
Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with certain of its affiliates, "Clearlake"). Under the terms of the agreement, Clearlake
will acquire the outstanding shares of IPG for CDN$40.50 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$2.6
billion, including net debt. This represents a premium of approximately 82% to the closing price of IPG common shares on the
Toronto Stock Exchange on March 7, 2022 and approximately 66% to the volume weighted average trading price of IPG common
shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange for the preceding 30 trading days. Upon completion of the transaction, IPG will become a
privately held company.
"We believe this transaction is a great next step in the evolution of our business as Clearlake has strong industry knowledge in
the protective packaging and e-commerce ecosystems. Clearlake provides us the operational and financial resources to accelerate
our acquisition strategy, as well as organic growth opportunities such as investing in product innovation, sustainability, and market
expansion," said Greg Yull, President and Chief Executive Officer of IPG. "We have built a scaled business serving a diverse set
of growing end markets, and have seen particularly strong growth in our large e-commerce segment. Clearlake's investment
reflects its confidence in our people, processes, and strategy, and this transaction will advance our vision of becoming a global
leader in packaging and protective solutions. We believe this all-cash transaction represents an attractive return and provides
certainty for our shareholder base."
"IPG has succeeded over the decades through hard work, innovation, and a commitment to all of our stakeholders," said James
Pantelidis, Chair of the Board of IPG. "Our Board determined that this transaction is in the best interests of both the Company
and shareholders after carefully evaluating its alternatives, as it will deliver immediate liquidity and maximize value to our
shareholders while providing the Company with additional flexibility to operate as a private company. This transaction also
represents another major milestone for IPG and affirms the tremendous value and market leadership that the entire team at the
Company has worked to build over the years."
"We have a long-standing respect and admiration for Greg and his team as they have built on IPG 's position as a key packaging
and protective solutions provider to a diverse set of attractive and growing end-markets," said José E. Feliciano, Co-Founder and
Managing Partner, and Arta Tabaee, Managing Director, of Clearlake. "We believe IPG's customer-centric and sustainabilityoriented approach and capabilities position the Company well to capitalize on growth within its target end markets, and the
addition of IPG to our portfolio highlights our thesis that long-term consumer trends favor providers focused on sustainability
and innovation. We look forward to partnering with the IPG team to leverage our O.P.S.® value creation framework and continue
driving growth for this exciting platform, both organically and through acquisitions."
The IPG Board of Directors, having received the unanimous affirmative recommendation of a special committee of independent
directors, has unanimously determined that the transaction is in the best interests of IPG and fair to IPG shareholders, and
recommends that IPG shareholders approve the transaction. Clearlake has entered into voting support agreements with each of
the directors of IPG, under which each has agreed to vote all of his or her IPG common shares in favor of the transaction with
Clearlake.
The transaction, which will be effected pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement, is expected to close in the third quarter
of 2022. The transaction is not subject to a financing condition but is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt
of shareholder, regulatory and court approvals. Further information regarding the transaction will be included in an information
circular to be mailed to IPG shareholders in connection with a meeting of IPG shareholders, currently expected to be held in May
2022, to consider and approve the transaction. A copy of the information circular will be available under IPG's profile on SEDAR
at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at sec.gov/edgar.
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is serving as financial advisor to IPG. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Fasken
Martineau DuMoulin are serving as legal advisors to IPG. National Bank Financial Inc. is serving as independent financial advisor
to the IPG Board of Directors and provided a fairness opinion to the IPG Board of Directors on a fixed-fee basis.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is serving as lead financial advisor to Clearlake. Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. are
also acting as financial advisors to Clearlake. Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Stikeman Elliott LLP are acting as legal advisors to
Clearlake. Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., and Wells Fargo are providing committed financing in support of the
acquisition.
Fourth Quarter and Annual 2021 Financial Results
IPG expects to issue a news release with its fourth quarter and annual 2021 financial results before markets open on March 11,
2022, previously published as March 15, 2022. In light of entering into the arrangement agreement, IPG will not hold its
previously scheduled fourth quarter and annual 2021 financial results conference call.
About Intertape Polymer Group Inc.
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. is a recognized leader in the development, manufacture and sale of a variety of paper and film based
pressure-sensitive and water-activated tapes, stretch and shrink films, protective packaging, woven and non-woven products and
packaging machinery for industrial and retail use. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec and Sarasota, Florida, IPG employs
approximately 4,100 employees with operations in 34 locations, including 22 manufacturing facilities in North America, five in
Asia and two in Europe. For information about the Company, visit www.itape.com.
About Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.
Founded in 2006, Clearlake is an investment firm, operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit, and other related
strategies. With a sector-focused approach, the firm seeks to partner with management teams by providing patient, long-term
capital to dynamic businesses that can benefit from Clearlake's operational improvement approach, O.P.S.® The firm's core target
sectors are industrials, consumer, and technology. Clearlake currently has over $60 billion of assets under management, and its
senior investment principals have led or co-led over 300 investments. The firm has offices in Santa Monica and Dallas. More
information is available at www.clearlake.com and on Twitter @Clearlakecap.
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. Contact:
Ross Marshall
LodeRock Advisors Inc.
ross.marshall@loderockadvisors.com
Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. Media Contact:
Jennifer Hurson
Lambert & Co.
jhurson@lambert.com