Q: positive

A: CPR re-certification is just something you have to do as a healthcare professional. We all moan and groan about it because there are a hundred other things you'd rather be doing for 3hrs. However, I've been going to Heart Savers for quite a few years now and they have managed to streamline their system pretty well. When you call to make your appointment you have to be pretty specific on which re-cert you need. I was one of three professionals in my class and only the three of us needed to demonstrate the two-man CPR at then end of class. There were a few taking first aide, who stayed later, so the class was a mix. The instructor Moira had a great attitude, and kept the class moving along pretty well. She followed two handouts that were passed out on infant/child/adult CPR outlining technique as well as laws involved and our responsibilities if we as bystanders opt to perform CPR on a victim. She also covered choking in each age category. The hands-on skills portion went very quickly with three teams rotating to perform skills on the infant, child, and adult mannequins. A second instructor was brought in to help the class run quickly. I don't recall his name but he was equally as good and had a good sense of humor. Each student has their own mannequin but the skills are performed as a group in unison so it's much faster than classes I've been to in the past where each person has to sit around and watch everyone individually. Those of us in the professionals course took a written multiple choice quiz at the end (we were allowed to work on it throughout the class), and after three hours we're all set for the next two years! One note I'll mention is that pricing appears to vary greatly. I don't understand how they price it at all as each person seemed to pay differently. I was quoted at $35 over the phone, so that's what I paid, and I think that's fair. But I heard cheaper rates being quoted in class, as well as higher ones (you pay once you get to class).

Q: negative

A: Buyer beware @ Sugar Factory! Our group went to sugar factory over MDW and had an interesting experience to say the least. First thing we heard from our server once we sat down was that everything on the menu was $1 MORE than listed! I thought she was kidding...she was not. The restaurant actually had the balls to up charge every single item $1 over their busiest weekend of the year. Like their prices weren't high enough for what you got. I am pretty sure this is illegal and the manager eventually voided out the extra $'s once we complained...but still made for a bad experience. The food is mediocre at best, nothing to write home about. Out of our fairly large group, no one loved their food, no one hated it. Drinks were overpriced, and really so was the food for the quality and portions they gave. We were excited to try the mac n cheese pops, but were very disappointed. Cheaply breaded mac n cheese, looked like a corn dog. Do yourself a favor and go to Society Cafe to try these...WAY better. Our server was great, she took care of the table well, was funny and attentive...so that's really the only reason I gave 2 stars. We don't plan on coming back to Sugar Factory...they are shady to say the least.

Q: positive

A: Found this place on yelp as we arrived in charlotte 4pm with our 5 yr old and 2 yr old. Figured they'd like hibachi...we were right! Service was great, very kid friendly and helpful. Food was plentiful. Our table got a freebie of teriyaki shrimp (maybe they do this for all tables?). Our party had the chicken and steak selections, all good. 2 adults and 2 kids. We were out the door for $85, including a nice tip. Small kids will love the chef act! Make reservations! We did and we were glad.

Q: negative

A:
I received a coupon for a $10 test drive and thought I'd give it a shot. You get to try each of the 4 levels of beds they have within a 7 day period. I know tanning is bad but I rarely do it and didn't want to get burned on an upcoming beach trip. My trial went really well until the final day when the girl didn't do a good job of recommending the time for a brand new level 3 bed which left me completely burnt. This is my health we are talking about here and all she was concerned with was selling me a package. Day 1 - I signed up and was talked into buy lotion even though I had some. My own fault but from then on, the girl was beyond nice to me. I tried the level 1 bed for 7 mins. After my face a slightly red but nothing major. Day 3 - I tried the level 2 bed and the same girl was nice enough to recommend I try 8 mins but cover my face if it starts to feel hot. I did and i ended up with a little but of redness on my chest as well but again nothing major. Day 5 - I walked in and the place was packed. After waiting for 10 mins, I decided I would run some errands and stop back after. When I got back, all the level 3 beds were full so I did the level 4 bed. She recommended since I was red at 8 mins in the level 2 that I try 7 mins in the level 4 bed. It worked out perfectly. i covered my face and chest when they started to get hot like she recommended and came out with out any redness. Day 7 - My last day. since I had not tried the level 3 bed that is what i had left to do. This time it was a different girl. I told her i wanted to do level 3 and that 7 mins in the level 4 was fine but 8 in the level 2 was too much. So would 7 mins in the 3 be okay. She asked how i liked my lotion and if i wanted to try anything else. Then tried to sell me a package. I told her i wanted to think about it and she was quick to say okay your set in room 3. This is where everything went wrong. I left the salon feeling okay but with in hours could tell I was burned. Besides my face and chest where i had covered it part of the time I was completely burnt. You can completely tell where the bed does not get like my sides were not red at all. The issue with paying your staff on commission is that customer service often goes out the window when all they care about is selling. But I take great offense when my health is jeopardized because of someones carelessness. Needless to say I wont go back.