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It appears that DevOps best practices are more important than ever. Thanks in part to the growth of mobility and the Internet of Things (IoT), enterprise development teams are under increasing pressure to deliver more apps, faster. In December 2015, Gartner predicted that "market demand for mobile app development services will grow at least five times faster than internal IT organizations' capacity to deliver them, by the end of 2017."
As a result of this mismatch between needs and capabilities, organizations are looking for ways to increase the speed of development. And increasingly, one of the things they are trying is DevOps. According to Gartner, organizations spent $2.3 billion on DevOps tools in 2015, and it forecasts, "By 2016, DevOps will evolve from a niche strategy employed by large cloud providers to a mainstream strategy employed by 25 percent of Global 2000 organizations."
Vendor estimates of the size of the DevOps market are even rosier. A 2016 RightScale report claims that 80 percent of enterprises and 70 percent of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are adopting DevOps.
Unfortunately, while companies may be rushing to adopt DevOps, they aren't always certain what DevOps entails. Several different organizations have put forth competing ideas, and the IT industry hasn't yet reached agreement on an authoritative definition. Gene Kim, one of the most visible proponents of DevOps and a co-author of the popular business novel The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win, admits, "One of the valid complaints about DevOps is that it's difficult to describe what it is."
Despite this lack of a standard definition, experts do agree on the foundational principles of the DevOps. In general, DevOps is about creating a culture where IT development and operations teams work together very closely. Born out of the principles of Agile and Lean development, DevOps involves automating processes as much as possible in order to increase the rate at which organizations deploy new applications. And the ultimate goal isn't just to make IT more efficient, but to help make the organization more successful.
The DevOps.com web site offers a wealth of information about DevOps.
Those core principles leave a lot of room for variation and experimentation, and many organizations wonder what exactly they should be doing if they want to start using DevOps practices. To answer that question, we asked several DevOps experts for their tips and advice about DevOps best practices.
Experts caution that trying to do too much at once is a sure recipe for failure with DevOps. Any large IT organization will have existing processes and an in-grained culture that simply can't be changed overnight.
Instead, they recommend starting small with a project or a team that could benefit from DevOps practices. The key is to select a project where DevOps has a high probability of success and where it can serve as a foundation for future DevOps efforts.
"The changes can (and should) come in order based on where you'll experience the biggest benefit," says Tim Buntel, vice president of products at Xebia Labs. "Evaluate what's causing the most pain in your development and deployment process today and prioritize that step."
David Cramer, vice president of product management for BMC's Cloud Management, Data Center Automation business, agrees. "It is critical to get an early win so the team can build confidence and set an example for others," he says. "The success of the initial team has a direct impact on the ease of effecting change on a larger scale. The project itself is also important, so be sure to pick something that is meaningful to the business. If the initial project is not strategic, people will discount the results."
Above all else, adopting DevOps is about making a cultural change. Investing in automation or buying new tools is not going to be enough to bring about the kinds of change most organizations are hoping to achieve.
"A common pitfall is to focus on the technology, rather than the cultural elements," says Stevan Arychuk, DevOps evangelist with New Relic's strategic marketing team. "DevOps is about trust and collaboration between the various engineering and operations teams; the tools and technology are really servicing that goal."
"Most technology teams believe that tools can solve all problems," adds Buntel. "While tools are absolutely important for DevOps transformations, they won't be any help unless accompanied by real cultural change. Think about your business objectives, think about trust and communication, think about why. Only after working on how to start the cultural shifts should you invest time and energy in a technical solution."
While tools alone aren't enough, they are definitely part of the answer when it comes to the question of how to adopt DevOps. Experts say that in order to encourage communication and collaboration, it's very important to have tools that allow everyone to see in real time how work on IT projects is progressing.
In addition, organizations need to make sure that all of the different team tools they deploy can integrate together. It's very common for organizations to invest in multiple tools designed to support DevOps. For example, they may have a version control management system, a bug tracker, a communication platform, a helpdesk platform, operations monitoring tools, etc. Ian Buchanan, developer advocate, Atlassian, says that he has "seen a lot of teams thrashing when their delivery toolchain doesn't fit well together." As a result, he recommends "tool integration as the most helpful technology in supporting DevOps."
The other very important piece of DevOps technology is automation. "Any technology that helps you automate processes in a controlled and scalable way is helpful," says Buntel.
Numerous vendors currently offer automation tools that can simplify the process of configuring, monitoring and maintaining network infrastructure. These tools can help organizations deploy applications more quickly and help improve IT's efficiency.
Along the same vein, containerization technologies like Docker can also be very helpful. Containers ease the transition from development to production servers and eliminate a lot of the headaches involved in the deployment process.
According to Puppet Lab's 2015 State of DevOps Report, "High-performing IT organizations experience 60 times fewer failures and recover from failure 168 times faster than their lower-performing peers. They also deploy 30 times more frequently with 200 times shorter lead times."
Similarly, a Forrester report titled "The New Software Imperative: Fast Delivery With Quality" found that "development teams that consistently deliver at the fastest cycle times enjoy the highest business satisfaction." Importantly, teams that were able to deliver new applications the fastest were also creating the highest-quality software.
For most enterprises, increasing the speed of deployment is a key goal of their DevOps initiatives. In order to achieve that goal, they often deploy technology that promises to speed development and they frequently implement Agile development techniques, such as test-driven development, continuous integration, pair programming and Scrum methodologies. Experts say it's important for organizations to remember that the techniques and the technology aren't the goal in themselves; instead, they are a means for accomplishing goals like faster deployment, improved code quality and, ultimately, better support for the business.
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LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice offered some insight Wednesday about his exchange with Jay Cutler during Monday night's victory over the Dallas Cowboys, and he stressed that "Jay and I are good."
During what appeared to be a heated exchange on the bench between Cutler and Tice, the coach explained that he might have vented for too long to Cutler about why the offense didn't convert a crucial third-and-1 situation, and that eventually the quarterback probably thought "OK, OK."
As the incident seemed to escalate, Tice attempted to move over to sit next to Cutler on the bench to communicate, but the quarterback rose and walked away as the offensive coordinator attempted to speak. Tice appeared to be flabbergasted by the quarterback's actions.
But both Cutler and Tice explained that the exchange came as a result of frustration because of the team not converting a crucial third-and-1 situation, and they said the situation was typical of what occurs on the sidelines on a nearly weekly basis around the NFL.
The incident gained attention nationally because of Cutler's reputation as a lightning rod for controversy, especially after his shoving incident with a teammate during a loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 13. The episode Monday grabbed headlines despite the quarterback producing one of his best games since joining the Bears. Cutler finished the game with a passer rating of 140.1 and threw a pair of touchdowns to lead the team to a 34-18 win over the Cowboys.
"He probably had enough of me telling him why the play didn't work," Tice said. "I get enough of me sometimes, too. I can talk a little bit, as you guys know. So in the heat of the battle, it's tough. I was really angry about the fact that we didn't make that third-and-1. I was in his ear all the way from the time he came off the field to the time he went over and put his helmet down. At a certain point, probably enough is enough.
"I wasn't angry at him. I was venting to why the play didn't work. We move on. He had a great game; very pleased with his performance, had a couple of really nice checks for us. He's doing the things that we're asking him to do. He's understanding the things that I'd like to see him do as far as managing the line of scrimmage."
Cutler said Wednesday that he and Tice spoke about the situation "just because it's so prevalent in the media for whatever reason," adding that the incident "wasn't an issue then, and it's not now. We've just got to keep working hard and offensively take another step forward."
Tice explained that what the camera crews didn't catch was a jubilant moment between himself and Cutler toward the end of the game, in which the quarterback and coach exchanged smacks on the backside.
"It's an emotional game, and Jay and I are fine," Tice said. "I wish they would've gotten the clip on the end of the game when he smacked me on the rear end. And I smacked him back, but they didn't show that one. They showed the other one. So that's the way it goes."

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I had THE BEST time last Saturday running The Big Draw at The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. The Big Draw is a national event to encourage people of all ages to draw, and I had so much fun devising a drop-in event that would be achievable, fun and challenging for all. I was inspired by the museum's glorious ceramic collection, the colours and patterns of the Iznik, Delft, Chinese, Japanese and English Blue and white china, and so devised a project to explore and celebrate these pieces.
Participants used lots of different shades of blue pencils and crayons to create rubbings from leaves, keys, coins and textured wallpaper. Making rubbings is such a fun and rewarding way into drawing for all ages and abilities, and it's totally non-threatening even for those really phobic of drawing! Big thanks to Bekky and Jude at the Asmolean, particularly for getting such fantastic resources! I loved the giant tub of exotic leaves from the University of Oxford Botanic Garden which included my favourite ginko leaves. Thanks also to the amazing volunteers Lyn, Fiona, Corie, Rhiannon, Amy, Diana, Mark and Helen.
This week I've been drawing Martina Cole's garden for Waitrose, finishing up a giant A2 drawing for a private commission and having lots of exciting portfolio meetings about new projects. Yesterday I went up to London to see Zhang Enli's painted installation at the ICA, the astonishing 2013 Serpentine Pavillion designed by Sou Fujimoto (which finishes on the 20th Oct so get down there quick if you can.) I really enjoyed the new Serpentine Sackler Gallery designed by Zaha Hadid and the exhibition by Argentinian artist Adrián Villar Rojas is so wonderful you HAVE to see it if you can.
I had a fantastic dinner at Caravan (highly recommend), stuck my head into the new Central St Martin's Building next door for a quick nosy around and then went onto The London Canal Museum for Superposition an exhibition and talk by Lyndall Phelps (artist) and Dr Ben Still (Particle Physicist). It was a really inspiring evening where they discussed the results of their recent collaboration, well worth the rather worrying descent (with hard hat!) down into the old ice houses containing the installation!
I'm off to Devon tomorrow to see my family, we're having a joint birthday party for my Nieces and Dad with a pirate theme so I've got my fancy dress ready! Have a lovely weekend and I'll be back next week ready to share new work for Holland & Barrett x


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I feel about government secrecy much the way I did at the outset of the War on Terror, with the provision that like many other people, I was more inclined to err on the side of security in the immediate aftermath of 9/11. Conversely, I have a hard time squaring Barack Obama's Super Surveillance State with either his campaign rhetoric or post-Abbotabad "Mission Accomplished" triumphalism.
The current crisis puts us in the uncomfortable position of criticizing the foolish junior senator from Illinois for growing up in a hurry, once he started getting those White House security briefings. But one thing we absolutely should criticize is the way he conducted that evolution quietly, without apologizing to George Bush or explaining to the legion of low-information Obama faithful that Bush was right all along. Obama wanted to have his cake and conduct extensive surveillance on it too. The result is a baffled personality cult that can't reconcile the President's policies with all that crap he fed them during the campaign. They'll make all necessary allowances for him, of course, but we shouldn't let them get away with pretending they weren't shrill critics of far less intrusive security policies under Obama's predecessor. Lately Obama has been making noises about how he welcomes the opportunity to have a "national conversation" about privacy and security. That's offensive, cowardly nonsense. He could, and should, have initiated that conversation on his own, a long time ago.
Part of that conversation is the tension between individual right to privacy, the citizen's desire for government transparency, and the government's need to keep some secrets. All three are valid concerns. We don't expect to pop up without warning on the government's anti-terror radar screen, as the communications data for countless millions of Americans are analyzed. We have some right to expect privacy, although I believe the understandable desire for anonymity is incompatible with Obama-style super-government. The Mommy State must know what all her child-citizens are doing, in order to manage their lives.
And yes, even the most transparent government must keep some secrets. To cite one example, we really wouldn't want the authorities divulging information that would scuttle a criminal trial, or make hot pursuit of criminal suspects impossible. We simply cannot compete in the global espionage theater, against anyone from terrorists to "legit" geo-political adversaries, if America's intelligence operations are rendered dangerously transparent, but everyone else gets to remain opaque.
One of the latest additions to the Administration's scandal cloud is the revelation that Medicare program changes were passed around to hundreds of government employees, who may have leaked the info to well-connected private-sector contacts, in the manner of an "insider trading" case. Some information held by the government must be kept tightly under wraps, at least for a little while.
But when the imbalance between government's surveillance of us, and its refusal to answer our questions, becomes too great, we are correct to feel that the situation has grown out of control. President Obama was not categorically incorrect to say that we must place some degree of trust in the government. That would be true even under the smallest government of the brightest libertarian dreams. But Obama has proven his government cannot be trusted, and really no Administration can reasonably expect the degree of faith that his model of government demands.


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Finally, Oregon required that you have personal injury protection (PIP) in the amount of $15,000. This coverage will help to cover expenses for you and your passengers, no matter whose fault the accident was. PIP in Oregon covers medical expenses, loss of wages, and even child care.
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Another week, another "Wednesday" Traffic Chopper coming out on a Friday! Hey, what do you want for free?
Anyway, Shanghai and Gamergirl are back for another Friday version of the Wednesday Traffic Chopper and invite on "Podcast n BS" host Travis "TurboBison" Foster to fill in third chair duties for this week. Turbo and Shanghai tries desperately to dance around The Walking Dead Episode 4: Around Every Corner without spoiling anything for resident zombie expert Gamergirl, Turbo doesn't have a lot of good things to say about Retro City Rampage, and Gamergirl discusses how she just wishes the clockwork Empress' heart in Dishonored would just shut up and do its job and her not not NOT drinking problem.


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The Saturday after I arrived home, Kevin headed off with a team to do some service work in Bluefields Nicaragua.
Our church has been sending a team for 12 years and Kevin has gone about 4 of those years. This year Kevin was leading the team since the usual leader, Vern was staying home as he has a brand new baby.
Here is Kevin the morning of his departure. He was all ready with his Verbo t-shirt on. (Verbo is the name of the church that we partner with in Nicaragua) We had a little coffee date at McDonalds while the kids were at a program. Some years I miss him very badly so I was treasuring each minute with him.
Once Kevin had left and i was getting ready for bed, I saw he had eaten the last of his valentines macrons before he left and had thrown the packaging in the garbage.
I had an intense desire to stick my hand in the garbage and rescue that beautiful wide striped ribbon. Do I have a problem? Or would you have had the same desire?
In case you are wondering, I left it in the garbage. :-)
You can read about the Nic 12 team's adventures on their blog: www.ccccnic.blogspot.com
They did a variety of activities but one thing that has become a bit of a tradition is going to Casa Materna which is a maternity house for women so they can be closer to the hospital. I think many of the women are not in stable family situations and there are even girls as young as 13 there. The team goes in to provide a spa day as a way to show God's love and care to them. Hair is washed and nails are painted. Everyone participates and the feedback is that the ladies really enjoy the attention.
The March break started with waking up really early and driving Ethan to Teen's Conference. It's a Christian youth rally type event. What's funny is that I went to Teen's conference when I was a teenager. I remember feeling very grown up when I went; practically an adult! So it seemed very bizaree to me that my son was old enough to attend. I don't remember much about Teens Conference except I feel like I did a lot of screaming and cheering for my designated team. I thought Ethan was very brave to go by himself as he didn't really know many people attending and you get put into teams where you are supposed to meet new people. Maybe you can tell from the picture, he had a great time and told me he thinks he might lose his voice since he yelled so much (and then proceeded to shout some cheer related to eating dinner)
Of course March has to involve stamping! (it is the last month of sale-a-bration after all!)
I did 4 private classes in 3 days! (I figured I would jam it in right at the end of March break before Kevin came home) It was only manageable because awesome Team S.T.I.C girls came and helped at each one. I also got very organized with the packing and unpacking.
The kids spent some quality time with my mom and were very understanding about my stamping responsibilities. It was so funny as one of them exclaimed "Another stamping party???? Is there a special on or something?" I told them it was sale-a-bration and it cracked me up that they nodded as if they completely understood and didn't complain at all about my mad cutting and packing.
This one I copied from Brian King. Everyone loved the simplicity and the colour combo.
This one uses the Perfect Pairings Stamp set and glitter tape: Both exclusive items during sale-a-bration.
Sunday at midnight, Kevin came home, crashed into bed and went to work bright and early the next morning. Like a great husband who knows his wife...he brought home Nicaraguan chips as a souvenir. I do love chips...
The rest of the time has been celebrating my youngest son's birthday over and over and over!
We celebrate with just our family, then there's the party with school kids, then there's another party with grandparents, uncles and cousins.
it's like we've been celebrating this kids birthday for a whole week!
March isn't over yet! I'm looking forward to Easter Sunday church tomorrow and getting ready for the Sale-a-bration finale!
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"Lightning bolts were all around, and everyone was calling for help. I thought for sure someone would be killed," Mr. Holin said after making it safely back to shore at the Goose Harbor boatyard in Bowleys Quarters.
Holin was right. In fact, two people were killed by the lightning. They were his neighbors, Robert and Penny Chatterton.
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Evangeline Lilly won't have to borrow a baby Aaron again.
The former Lost star was photographed in Hawaii with what looks like an undeniable baby bump, US Weekly reports. In fact, "bump" seems to be too tame a word for the paisley-draped girth.
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When it comes to Berlin, one thing is clear: the nightlife is legendary. What is less clear, however, is the best place to enjoy the nightlife – the former west or the former east. We think that this split is more than obsolete, and not just in terms of planning a night out.
Our perfect evening starts on the famous Kurfürstendam. The backdrop? A unique mix of Chanel, bratwurst stands and post-war history. The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church with its partially-destroyed roof is as much a part of the skyline as the Europa Center, the neighbouring, somewhat outdated shopping centre, or the Kaufhaus des Westens, located 650 metres away and known as the KaDeWe for short.
A bikini with a concept
KaDeWe, the historical luxury department store, is an institution in Berlin – but that's not where we're headed today. Instead, we'll have a stroll through Bikini Berlin. The concept mall was opened in 2014 and is home to much more than just shops. It is full of cool boutiques and restaurants that fit together seamlessly in terms of their design. The "pop-up boxes" are really intriguing. These wooden boxes in the centre of the mall allow young designers to present their collections and start-ups to present their new products without huge overheads.
Feeling a little shopped out, we treat ourselves to a sunset aperitif and enjoy the fantastic view out over the city. In the Monkey Bar, which is located on the tenth floor of Bikini Berlin, you can enjoy exquisite drinks, delicious snacks and an unmatched view of the Berlin skyline. And, on the other side of the bar, you can watch the monkeys in neighbouring Zoo Berlin – or maybe they'll be watching you! It's all a matter of perspective. It's not called the Monkey Bar for nothing ...
There's more to Berlin cuisine than currywurst
An aperitif is traditionally followed by a meal – not wanting to defy such tradition, we decide to head for a meal. So we leave the upmarket West and head for the slightly more ... brash East Berlin. Whether you take a taxi via Berliner Tor or the S-Bahn via the Hauptbahnhof: your final destination should definitely be Skalitzer Straße, next to the Schlesisches Tor. Or, to be more precise: the Kantine Kohlmann.
In terms of appearance, this place is anything but a "canteen". It's a stylish place – modern yet warm and with a dash of Berlin charm. A bit like the food. Here, they add an unusual twist to traditional German dishes, such as spinach pretzel dumplings with Swiss chard and beurre blanc, or blood sausage with radicchio and cocoa plums. And those who fancy a digestif after such culinary indulgences only need to go as far as the Hausbar next door.
Dance the night away
As we're in Berlin, we can't leave without heading to a club. We couldn't have planned it better if we'd tried: the Watergate is just a few minutes' walk away. You should definitely take a stroll along Köpenicker Straße and across the Schillingbrücke along the way – you can marvel at the East Side Gallery on the right and the majestic Oberbaum Bridge spanning the River Spree at night.
You can pretty much guarantee a long queue outside the Watergate. With a bit of patience and making sure to remember the line-up for the night – the bouncers do occasionally ask – you finally make it into the famous Berlin nightlife. EDM beats, a sea of lights spread across the ceiling up to the DJ booth and a terrace directly overlooking the River Spree: this truly is a prototypical Berlin club. Well, it's a little cleaner than the norm.
That was it: a Royal night out in Berlin – endless fun from west to east. And, now that it's over, it's time to say goodbye – or as the natives would say: "Tschö".


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"Tradition, Modernity, and the Confucian Revival: An Introduction and Literature Review of New Confucian Activism" by Richard Worsman (PDF – 611 KB):
Tradition, Modernity, and the Confucian Revival – Richard Worsman
Worsman, Richard. "Tradition, Modernity, and the Confucian Revival: An Introduction and Literature Review of New Confucian Activism." History Honors Papers, Paper 14. Connecticut College. 2012. <http://digitalcommons.conncoll.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1018&context=histhp >.
Notes: For further reading on the issue of tradition and modernity in China and various ideas of "modernisation without Westernisation," see Between Tradition and Modernity: Philosophical Reflections on the Modernization of Chinese Culture by Li Zonggui (Oxford: Chartridge Books Oxford, 2015). Also, a collection of studies and perspectives on this process in various Asian countries can be found in Cultural Identity and Modernization in Asian Countries: Proceedings of Kokugakuin University Centennial Symposium (Tokyo: Institute for Japanese Culture and Classics, Kokugakuin University, 1983. <http://www2.kokugakuin.ac.jp/ijcc/wp/cimac/index.html >.)
An academic study over-viewing the theory and development of the process called "modernization without westernization" in Asia can be found in "Modernization without Westernization: Comparative Observations on the Cases of Japan and China and their Relevance to the Development of the Pacific Rim" by Stuart D.B. Picken (NUCB Journal of Economics and Information Science, Vol. 48, No. 2 (2004), pp. 171-179, <http://www.nucba.ac.jp/themes/s_cic@cic@nucba/pdf/njeis482/14PICKEN.pdf > [Alt.]). On the general idea of "modernisation without Westernisation" from a Neo-Eurasianist perspective, see the article "Modernization without westernization is the first step to reject imperialism" by Antonio Grego.


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I have a clean apartment that is slowly getting better by the day, I have met some amazing people, I've joined local groups for sports and leisure, I've scored a goal playing futbol, I've learned a dance that is named after a spicy dip, I've taken a 15 minute flight around Jeddah and over the Red Sea, I've edited a short video of my flight, I've nearly finished a book (Bruiser by Neal Shusterman), I've taught some wonderful new students that are eager to learn, I've dined with some awesome coworkers, I've been invited to go snorkeling, boating, and diving which I hope to take advantage of very soon!
So yeah, Jeddah is a little more "what I hoped it would be" and a little less "what we all thought it would be." This seems to be the case in my experience. Guatemala had all sorts of travel warnings when I went there in 2006 but it was one of the most beautiful, peaceful and inexpensive places I've ever visited. I was told that Russian people were hard and unfriendly, but when I visited Moscow in 2010 I had never felt more welcome in a foreign country because everyone I met was so friendly. I've also had friends tell me the same things about Cuba and Myanmar - two places Americans are not supposed to travel to, but by first hand accounts I've heard they're quite beautiful and tranquil travel destinations. Well, now I'm in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia which is also on the Travel Warnings list (along with every other country in the region) and almost no one that I talked had a positive mental image of life here, but just two weeks in and I feel like I made the right choice about taking this crazy chance.
First impressions: It's a city and just like other cities you can expect a lot of people, a lot of traffic, crazy driving habits, plenty of restaurants, and a fare amount of site-seeing or people watching available.
Yes, I feel safe. No, I haven't seen the dessert yet.
Also, there are some unique aspects to life here in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). First off, there is no alcohol. Yup, none. The punishments can be pretty severe too - the go medieval even though it's 2012. So no alcohol means no bars, no pubs, and no clubs. I would not have moved here if I was 22 like I did when I went to Korea, but at 29 I haven't really felt much of a change at all. It has only been two weeks though. There is also no public dancing or signs of affection between men and women. Women are only supposed to even be out in public with men who are relatives or their husband. They have to cover their bodies at all times in public, many just show their eyes, but here in Jeddah faces are shown pretty commonly, and on a rare occasion I've seen women walking around with their hair down too! :-o I know, how risque! Women are not allowed the right to drive here and as unfair as it is, it really puts a wrench in the age old joke about women being bad drivers because the drivers here are all pretty bad, but they're all men.
Since I'm not a woman I have some more freedoms, but I'm supposed to have clothes that cover my knees on at all times in public too. I thought that would be really hard here in the terrible heat, but I've been dealing pretty well so far. And the few times I've walked to the corner store with my scandalous and sexy kneecaps showing, nothing has happened. There is a little more leniency with men.
Ok, I'm a bit all over the place with this first posting because I've done so much in two weeks and talked to so many different people independently, I didn't know where to start or what to cover. And maybe I've just been out of the blogging game for a while and it will take some time to get back on the horse, I mean camel. I think that's what they say here. Maybe I'm making that up.


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Here's more edible wackiness with weird packaging, this time from Fujiya Market in Tempe. Not sure which product cracks me up more, so I'll share both with you.
First, "Kodomo no Nomimono," an apple-flavored soda from Japan. The name translates to "Children's Drink," but let's face it: The resemblance to beer ain't no accident. It's pretty good, actually -- not too sweet, and sudsy just like real brew, so the kiddies can say "kampai" along with mom and pop. I had picked up a couple of 'em a few weeks ago -- they also carry a retro-looking girl version -- but this was the first time I found the drink in a can. (Real beer in a can? No thanks, pal. I love Blue Velvet as much as the next guy, but Frank Booth can keep his PBR. Fake kids' beer in a can? Hell yes!)
I also discovered "Moyaseru Ame", an entertaining "special support candy" that implies you'll be burning off the fat with every piece you eat (they recommend 3 or 4 pieces a day). Before long, you, too, can look like the winsome manga waif on the bag.
Out of all the Japanese candy I've tried -- and that's way more than I want to admit -- this is some of the absolute worst, a granular little hard candy with a half-assed peppermint flavor. There's supposed to be red pepper in there somewhere, but I can't taste it, and so far I don't think I'll drop a size the next time I buy pants. Well, maybe it wasn't a total waste of money -- after all, the candy is "a compact size in the mouth" and "herb flavor makes (me) relaxed." Good comedy value.
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|Miss E, Miss K, Miss C, and Miss G
I am not typically responsible for Miss K.
TUESDAY: Dog runs away. The mom can home mid dog chase through the neighborhood and had to get him back.
WEDNESDAY: Previously mentioned dog peed the most amount I have ever seen a dog pee on the carpet right in front of me. It was like nothing I have ever seen.
THURSDAY: Six kids, one babysitter. That's enough on that.
FRIDAY: Had to go to BES with the kids and interview counselor replacements. Took my charges for the ice cream seen below. Little did I know they had already snuck popsicles from the BES stock from end of the year parties. Bratsies.
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EVENT DATE: Mar 20, 2011
As most of you know, I am an Occupational Therapist working for Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). However, only a few may have heard the story of the amazing Julien Collot, so I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you all to him. I had the privilege of treating Julien during the last year of his battle against cancer and the devastating side effects of his treatment. When Julien was 3 years old he was diagnosed with AML, which is an adult type of leukemia that is rare in children. He underwent two bone marrow transplants and as a result of the second, developed graft-vs-host disease or GVHD (click on the video to learn more about GVHD from Julien's mom and Ju Ju himself). On March 20th I ran in the NYC 1/2 Marathon to honor Julien's life and raise money for the Julien Collot Foundation, a non-profit, IRS credited charity (www.thejuliencollotfoundation.org). The money donated to the foundation will go to the bone marrow transplant research team at MSKCC to help children like Julien fight AML and other childhood cancers.
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Does any know if it is possible to somehow reset the admin account on my N2R1D.
I have root access on my NAS. I've had it like this for a long time now but recently my admin account is either locked or corrupted because I can't get in using the credentials. I have been looking around to see if there is anything I can do via ssh/root but have had no luck.
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I was wondering....
The 9x comes now with freq hopping. The Rx is more or less ok. Since each rx is dirt cheap (9$) I was wondering if I could double up and reduce the problems of multipathing and shadowing.
The easy way would be to take the servo signals from each rx and couple them with a "or" switch.
The harder (but better IMO way) would be to take just the basic signal from each rx into a programmable chip (AVR?) and output a servo pinout. This could be used for failsafe and some very interesting options (maybe more than 9 channels?)
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Greetings! I'm Hilary Jacobson, offering one-on-one support for mothers struggling with low supply, or overcoming the emotions and anxiety when breastfeeding does not go as hoped. I'm a holistic breastfeeding consultant, author of "Mother Food," and "Healing Breastfeeding Grief." Join me for videos, new blogposts, free classes and webinars!
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
No Paid Maternity Leave: Why Breastfeeding often Fails
Mothers often fail at breastfeeding not by fault of their own, but because they have no no paid maternity leave. Without a safe bubble of relaxed time together, it can be difficult to overcome breastfeeding issues, to develop a stable milk supply and to begin that beautiful deep bonding experience. Back at work, pumping can be quite challenging and sometimes not doable.
In July, 2016, journalist Jennifer Grayson writes in an Op-Ed for the Los Angeles Times, "the fundamental ability to nourish their young with free, life-sustaining mother's milk has been turned into a luxury for the elite, or a hard-fought prize for the intrepid."
Grayson blames US law, which does not provide paid maternity leave.
Many mothers do not know that the US is the only first-world country that does not provide mothers with extended paid leave.
For instance, in Switzerland where I lived many years mothers are guaranteed six months paid maternity leave and an option for another six months non-paid leave with the guaranty that your job will be held for you during that full year.
It is understood in other first-world countries that you simply cannot talk the talk without walking the walk when it comes to family law.
The talk is this: breastfeeding is best.
The talk is this: bonding is essential.
The walk is this: mothers and babies need undisturbed, relaxed time together for at least six months after childbirth.
As it is today, we talk the talk -- we tell moms they should/must/absolutely have to breastfeed, but we do not walk the walk. Mothers are not provided with stress-free, extended time together. This actually sets mothers up for failure, and for the devastating emotions that accompany that failure (which I talk about in my book, Healing Breastfeeding Grief.)
As a society, we have to get over our hypocrisy and walk our talk.
It is not fair when we urge and push moms to exclusively breastfeed rather than urging and pushing our congress and senate for better family laws.
For more information: http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/p/cm/ld/fid=105#usbcresources
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Sensitive, funny, warm and beautifully composed, "Strawberry Shortcakes" is a terrific femme-centric drama signaling a return to form by unprolific helmer Hitoshi Yazaki. Based on the eponymous manga by Kiriko Nananan, pic follows the ups and downs of four contempo women in Tokyo looking for love and trying to cope with single life. Unlike overly ambitious directors who struggle to tell even one story, Yazaki skillfully weaves his strands into a flawless whole. Despite a disappointing showing at home, offshore arthouses should grab this tempting treat.
Four stories are told in two pairings, with only a chance link-up of the entire quartet in the closing moments. Satoko (Chizuru Ikewaki) starts things rolling with an intro narration: She's the receptionist at a brothel, upbeat and resilient but searching for real love.
Akiyo (Yuko Nakamura) is a call girl at the brothel, slightly older than the rest and willing to do things for extra money the other women won't. Keeping her professional and private lives separate, Akiyo changes into T-shirts and sweats as soon as she gets home, searching for any excuse to get together with Kikuchi (Masanobu Ando), an old college pal for whom she harbors more than platonic feelings.
Toko (Toko Iwase, the stage name for manga creator Kiriko Nananan) and Chihiro (Noriko Nakagoshi) share an apartment, though the two might as well live in different worlds. The bulimic Toko is an artist wedded to her career — her latest assignment is to draw God — and rarely glimpsed outside her home studio. Chihiro, by contrast, wants solely to be a perfect wife, though b.f. Nagai (Ryo Kase) isn't looking for that sort of relationship.
None of these themes are remotely new, but Yazaki makes them all seem fresh thanks not only to inventive lensing and subtle connecting devices but an obvious sensitivity to the yearnings of these disparate young women. Full of humor and timed to perfection, the pic doesn't shy away from the disturbing, such as when Akiyo has extra money tossed on her bound body by a john who half-heartedly apologizes for ejaculating inside her.
Caught in a Tokyo where anonymity hamstrings serious relationships, the four women can't even cry out to each other, let alone to the opposite sex. Though it doesn't demonize men, Kyoko Inukai's perceptive script (and presumably Nananan's manga) makes it clear they're either unconcerned or completely clueless when it comes to recognizing even the most obvious distaff distress signals.
Perfs are uniformly excellent, representing some of the best and the brightest of new Japanese cinema. Yazaki ("March Comes in Like a Lion") has an experienced master's ease with a variety of set-ups and angles, shifting from expressive overheads to p.o.v. shots without making any of it seem gratuitous. D.p. Isao Ishii ("Tokarev") gets the most out of every frame, and Western-inflected Japanese pop music is used to maximum emotional effect.


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Chris & Destin
D and I met over five years ago and at the time were both involved with other people. Time and life situations took us away from each other and we lost contact but in the meantime we both got out of our current relationships and led single lives for several months. He moved several hours away from me and we did not speak for several years until after I graduated Nursing school and moved to Lebanon, TN. After being back in Lebanon for several weeks I found out that he had moved from his other city to Nashville, TN. which was only 25 minutes from my home in Lebanon. I immediately contacted him and we set up our first date. We have been together every day since and have fallen head over heels in love. We lost each other once and we are not ever going to lose each other again. We realize that true love is a gift and we are going to spend our lives loving each other and complimenting each others lives.
Love InspirationThe idea that true love is a unique gift not to be taken lightly!!
Fast FactsFirst met: Through mutual friends in Knoxville, TN.
First date: August 3, 2011
Got engaged: February 2012
Ceremony location: TBD
Honeymoon destination: We are considering several locations and trips


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Mansfield can trace its roots all the way back to mid the 1850s, when R.S. Man and Julian Feild built a mill in what is now the center of the city that bears homage to their names. As business grew, soon a general store and a homestead for their families were built. The town never stopped growing and today has a population of more than 50,000.
Mansfield has a reputation for being a great place to raise a family, and was named by CNN as the 24th "Best Small Town to Live In" on their 2009 list. CNN took into account the numerous family events hosted by the city including, parades, fairs and art festivals. Mansfield also boasts one of the premier amateur baseball complexes in the country, with eight fields including a Fenway Park replica. There are more than 500 acres of parks within the city limits.
While the house market plays a large role in Mansfield, there are almost 2,500 properties for rent in the city. The average household income is almost double that of the Texas average, and the median rent of $1,000 reflects the mature earning levels in the city.
The city of Mansfield is in Tarrant County, south of Arlington and Kennedale, and is large enough to have its own school district, the Mansfield ISD. Some areas are served by the Midlothian ISD. In total, it has 21 elementary schools that ultimately feed into six high schools. There is also a large selection of private schools for those seeking a religious education.
For those that require lots of air travel, Mansfield will be a great location. One of the nation's largest airports, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, is roughly 30 minutes northeast of the city. The airport is far enough away to not disturb the city but close enough for convenience.


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Merrill Gardens at Fremont
Merrill Gardens at Fremont, formerly known as Country Inn, is in the heart of Fremont, California, and offers views of Mission Peak. Our apartment-style independent living community offers all of the amenities of a home without the work. Imagine a life without household chores, yard work or home maintenance.
Merrill Gardens at Fremont Location
• Close to medical services, shopping and restaurants
• Outdoor walking paths and garden areas
• Views of Mission Peak
• Independent living
• 24-Hour Staff
• Anytime Dining served restaurant style
• Weekly housekeeping and linen service
• Full activity program
• Flexible transportation
• On-site maintenance
• Salon and barbershop
• Private dining room available for special events
• Kitchenette in every apartment
• Balcony or patio in every apartment
• Fitness area with indoor pool
• Studio, one and two bedroom apartments
• Library, living areas and social meeting areas
• Resident and guest parking
• Small pets welcome
• Resident call system in every apartment
• Month to month rental, no buy-in required
• Extended basic cable provided in every apartment
• Centrally located laundry rooms
• Total apartments: 203
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Payment Options
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La Digue is a very small island in the Seychelles archipelago of 115 islands. The La Digue name originates from a vessel sent by the French in 1768 to explore the granitic islands. La Digue is only 5 km long and 3 km wide with a population of about 2,500 residents. There are a few lodging options on the island, but we felt a day trip was sufficient to explore the island and all the light blue water beaches.
Looking back at our Seychelles trip report in 2009, I realized I didn't share my favorite adventures from the trip. So I dug up pictures and created this post to share details from a day trip to La Digue beaches Anse Source D'argent and Grand Anse. In a separate post about the Seychelles, I covered a day hike to Anse Major on the island of Mahe, Seychelles.
Journey & Arrival
The island is unreachable by plane and must be reached by boat from the nearby island Praslin. You can get to Praslin by Helicopter, Air Seychelles inter island flights, or a high speed catamaran. We chose the least expensive option with the high speed catamaran.
We started the day by taking the Hilton car to the Mahe capital Victoria. From Victoria, we caught the Cat Coco high speed catamaran to Praslin. The trip to Praslin took about 40 minutes. We then caught the Cat Roses to La Digue. Another option is to catch the Praslin Express to La Digue. The trip from Pralin to La Digue took about 20 minutes.
Upon arrival at the La Digue docks, we were greeted by a local who offered to rent us bicycles for the day. Since the only method of travel on the island was a bike or Oxcart, we accepted his offer for ~$12 USD per bike.
Island Views
Our first sites on the island included a vanilla farm and a turtle sanctuary. We rode past small stores and had great views of nearby Praslin.
Anse Source D'argent
The first beach we visited was Anse Source D'argent. The beach is picturesque. When you arrive at the main bike entrance, you will be prompted to pay a small park entrance fee. You may have seen this beach in a number of pictures, and for good reason.
Grand Anse
Grand Anse is located on the opposite side of the island and requires a short bike ride. Bring lots of water if you plan to go to this side of the island. There are no stores near this beach, only one small makeshift restaurant. But the bike ride is worth the effort. From this beach you can also make the short walk over to Petite Anse and Anse Coco.
Bottom Line
I highly recommend a day trip to La Digue if you visit the Seychelles. The island boasts some of the greatest beaches in the world. After a long day in boats, on bikes, and hanging around at some of the best beaches we've ever visited, it was great to get back to the Hilton pool and relax.
Hilton Infinity Pool
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Richard Blair Provides The 3 Pillars To A Successful Financial Future
It's a noble and all too necessary gift some possess that allows them to help others better themselves and create their own paths in life. Through trust and dedication, these teachers provide the foundation of knowledge to help guide individuals in providing for their own futures. For some it's not only an innate desire but one blessed upon them by others who have influenced their own lives.
Financial planning is a key component in assuring that your needs and goals will be taken care of, no matter where your path takes you. In strategizing your financial future, trust and experience are paramount in tailoring a plan to your specific needs and goals.
According to Wealth Minder, in Austin, Texas, Richard Blair Wealth Solutions has become a leader in helping their client's create a plan, through a three pillar approach, that will help them achieve their financial goals and maintain the quality of life they desire for themselves.
Having learned early in life the value of teaching and helping others from his mother and grandmother (who were also teachers) Richard knew it was a course his own life needed to follow.
Richard entered the financial services industry immediately after graduating from the University of Houston with a Bachelors in Finance. In 1994 he founded his own financial firm, Wealth Solutions, to better serve his clients on his own specific terms without being burdened with any conflicting objectiveness from others.
Richard Blair's three pillar approach is designed to:
*Help the client develop a financial blueprint by identifying where they're from, where they want to go and what are their strengths and tendencies towards risk tolerance and opportunity.
*Providing a long-term investment strategy to meet the client's needs and manage assets to maximize gains and minimize losses.
*Tailoring insurance needs/solutions for long-term healthcare, life insurance and annuities.
Richard Blair is a Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)


text: Novelist and playwright Arthur W. Cavanaugh, whose best-known works include scripting for Kraft Television Theater in the 1950s and novel-turned-film "The Deadly Trap," directed by Rene Clement in 1971, died March 6 in Los Angeles. He was 84.A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Cavanaugh began his career as an actor in the United Service Organization and the touring company of the Broadway production "Life with Father." He later switched to writing, working mostly in television throughout the 50s, publishing four novels, two memoirs and over 50 short stories. Cavanaugh is survived by his wife Mary; son Francis, a CBS exec; a daughter, Teresa, a brother and two grandchildren.


text: St. Matthew's provides four classes of Sunday School: Pre-Kindergarten, Primary, Intermediate, and Young Teens that meet during the 10:00 am service on all Sundays except Family Sunday the 2nd Sunday of each month when children attend the service with their parents. Sunday School teachers volunteer in teams and use age-appropriate teachings from the Whole People of God: an on-line curriculum. Lessons are interactive and utilize crafts, music, readings, and art work that engage the children. The Parish House where most Sunday School classes are held is supervised by a Greeter. All volunteers are trained in and follow Safe Church guidelines.


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As a woman, I like to empower myself by giving back to the community. And, I also love all things fashion. This Saturday, April 21, I get to indulge in my two favorite pastimes at the Passport for Purpose Marketplace at the Reelworks Studios in the NC Music Factory. The Charlotte-headquartered organization, Mothering Across Continents joins fellow Charlotte nonprofit Seeds of Hope and Dining for Women based in Greenville, SC to promote an event that will empower women artisans and benefit the Carolinas-based non-profits.
"This is a unique event for women who increasingly want to look good, feel good, and do good at the same time," says Patricia Shafer, chief catalyst, Mothering Across Continents.
The two-part event will begin at 11 a.m. with an early entry shopping event. It is open to the public, with special invitations extended to women-led and women-owned businesses and community groups. Tickets for the daytime shopping event are available online at PassportforPurpose.org. Proceeds from the $20 tickets will be shared between Mothering Across Continents, Seeds of Hope and Dining for Women.
The Passport for Purpose Marketplace will offer a special collection of quality, hand-crafted jewelry and accessories chosen from 10 global fair trade and socially responsible organizations. The featured pieces will include delicate silver necklaces and bracelets crafted in Ethiopia, one-of-a-kind silk scarves recycled from Indian saris, earrings of acai seeds gathered by communities near the Brazilian rainforest, and award-winning handbags sewn in remote Mayan Indian villages in Guatemala.
The marketplace event continues that evening at the Second Annual Charlotte Passport for Fashion event is presented by Charlotte Seen. The fashion show will also be open to the public, with tickets available at passportforfashion.com.


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This stunning, one bedroom apartment in Barcelona is situated in the Eixample district. This picturesque neighborhood provides guests the ideal base for a trip to the Catalan capital. The area, home to some of Gaudí´s most revered works including the Sagrada Familia and La Pedrera, and has easy access to public transport, ensuring that all of Barcelona will be at your fingertips!The bedroom in this fantastic apartment has a double bed while the apartment also features sofa beds, allowing it to sleep up to 4 people. There is one bathroom in this apartment.The living area is sleek and features a large comfortable sofa along with a TV. There is an Internet connection in this apartment. The kitchen is well-equipped with all the utensils necessary to prepare some delicious home-cooked meals.There is a beautiful private terrace available for guests in this apartment, the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine or perhaps dine ´al fresco´.This apartment in Barcelona is the ideal choice for your trip to this Mediterranean hotspot any time of the year!Metro station: Urquinoana (L1) (L4) br/>Please note that the safety deposit is to be blocked on a credit or debit card, cash will not be accepted
This apartment has been inspected and verified by AB. This means our team of dedicated professionals carry out regular checks of the cleaning and maintenance of the apartment in order to provide you with the most comfortable and enjoyable stay possible.
Eixample is Catalan for ´extension´, meaning an extension of the old Barcelona city, and it is one of the most popular districts in the Catalan capital. Eixample was designed by Catalan-born architect, Ildefons Cerdà, who took traffic and sunlight (amongst many other things) into consideration when drawing up the plans of the new area.Eixample is now characterised by its octagonal blocks and its grid-like pattern, with wide streets and both commercial and residential areas. It is split into two parts, Eixample Esquerra (Left, or in Spanish, Izquierdo) and Eixample Dret (Right, or in Spanish, Derecho), and is home to one of the most famous streets in Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia, known for its high fashion stores and trendy restaurants.The street is intersected by the long Avinguda Diagonal, which runs through the entire city.Eixample Derecho is home to many gems of ´Modernisme´ architecture, including the unique Casa Milà (La Pedrera), the colourful Casa Batlló and the towering Sagrada Familia, known as Gaudí´s unfinished masterpiece. You will also find plenty of great bars and cafés here, too, and if you decide to choose one of the many Barcelona apartments in Eixample Derecho for your stay, you will be able to easily explore the city, due to the neighbourhood´s convenient, central location and excellent public transportation services.


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Throwback Thursday: March
The thing behind my hands is a really cute water bottle with anchors that I found cheap at Bed Bath & Beyond years ago. The anchors were so colorful I thought it could make a fun design....but then I realized I couldn't quite make nice small anchors on my nails.
I cannot remember what these polishes were but I'm guessing it's China Glaze Frostbite or China Glaze Eyes Like Sapphires as a base.
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beautiful beautiful beautiful mani! love the inspiration as well and those anchors came out amazingly!ReplyDeleteReplies
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That's actually a beautiful mani! Love that blue color! <3ReplyDelete
Such a sweet nautical manicure! LOVE the base colours too :DReplyDeleteReplies
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A wish list for the local food scene
Last month I invited readers of the Table Hopping blog to submit a list of developments they'd like to see in Capital Region restaurants and food retailers. Below are some of their ideas.
Another seafood restaurant.
High-quality food trucks in downtown Saratoga.
More area exposure on television. It was fun to see Ric Orlando on "Chopped" and a local cupcake bakery get a shot on "Cupcake Wars"; "Man vs. Food Nation" is set to come to tackle the Graveyard Challenge at Wagon Train BBQ in Rotterdam, but it would be great to see our area even more.
Current Restaurant Week promotions result in quickly booked-up tables at the preferred restaurants. What about a restaurant promotion that offers sample-sized portions of their signature dishes for takeout, perhaps tied in with the Friday Night Out or other Main Street promotions?
Another high-end steakhouse come in and give Angelo's 677 Prime some competition. Something like a Ruth's Chris or a Morton's would be a great addition.
Authentic tapas.
Izakaya (casual Japanese eating and drinking establishment).
Peruvian restaurant as good as Machu Picchu in Newburgh and a "full on" Korean restaurant.
Ethiopian restaurant.
Moroccan restaurant.
A good falafel joint in Saratoga.
A Brazilian steakhouse.
Middle Eastern, Korean and tapas in Saratoga.
Upscale Mexican restaurant that serves real Mexican food.
A real New York style deli with real bagels, bialys and chicken in a pot.
A quality vegetarian restaurant similar to the Four Seasons in Saratoga.
More Capital Region restaurants to utilize Open Table for reservations.
A couple of good mom-and-pop Greek joints would be nice.
Would love to see Rock Hill Bakehouse open a cafe in Albany.
A good lamb burger.
Anything new in the Guilderland area that isn't bar food would be great.
A continuation of more ethnic restaurants on Albany's Central Avenue from Lark to Quail. Currently, there are quite a few great, reasonable places to eat, but additions, including South African or Ecuadorian, would be a good fit.
A solid, local-committed place that doesn't try to gouge you on price.
A two- or three-times-a-week place that: (1.) is fairly priced and (2.) you don't have to worry about what night you go because the food is simple and delicious.
A good restaurant open past 9 or 10 p.m. for dinner when you want to eat late.
A raw bar.
An atmospheric snack bar serving homemade hot and cold hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Tasty, visually appealing finger food (no utensils).
24-hour empanada delivery.
Hot dog stands that take the quality up a notch via varied cooking styles, meats, toppings and breads.
Artisan pizza outlet.
High-end Asian.
Coopers Hawk Winery.
Afghan place like Kabul Night (preferably Kabul Night itself!) that could open and remain stable.
In-n-Out Burger.
A good seafood market.
Middle Eastern place, preferably Lebanese, in Saratoga.
Restaurant Week promotions that use at least 50 percent local food in each plated offering.
A Szechuan restaurant.
Hand-pulled noodles.
Dim sum carts.
A legit craft beer bar not named Mahar's.
Canadian chains like Eggspectation, Jack Astor's and St. Hubert's.
More restaurants with a water view.
Authentic Spanish tapas/ceviche restaurant.
A gastropub in Saratoga.
A Jewish deli with a to-die-for pastrami sandwich.
East African cuisine.
Nepalese restaurant.
The return of Jack-in-the-Box.
Sri Lankan food.
A place that worked to introduce teens to the culinary arts but was a full-functioning restaurant as well; something other than fast food.
A funky cheese place/charcuterie.
A real Maryland crab cake — no peppers, no aioli, no fillers.
A local Penzey's Spices store.
The long-overdue closing of those "boil-in-bag" and "pop it in the microwave" chain joints.
Something besides cheap chain restaurants on Wolf Road!
More chain restaurants in Clifton Park.
Support the restaurants we do have, not wish for new ones.
Reach Steve Barnes at 454-5489 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Visit his blog at http://blogs.timesunion.com/tablehopping.


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Most of the homeowners like trading. This involves buying and selling their houses. However, one of the main goals of putting your house on the market is to ensure that you sell it quickly. If your house is not sold in due time, it will give the buyers a wrong impression concerning your house. Therefore, if you want to sell your house, make sure that you know the selling tips when you want to sell your house.
When you want to sell your house, first, you are required to prepare your house for sale. This, therefore, means that you will know what you need to consider and what you need to avoid. When you are preparing your house for sale, you need to know what exactly to consider. Check whether your house is in a good state for selling. The following are some tips on how to go about selling your house.
Selling your house
Plan on your market strategy
When you want to sell your house, make sure that you know the market strategy to use. There are a lot of things you are likely to know when it comes to the selling of your house. There are different types of marketing strategies to use. Initiatives such as we buy houses denver are worth looking at this stage. Based on your likes choose the best one that will meet your selling requirements.
Get rid of clutter and do the repairs
If you want to sell your house fast, make sure that you get rid of the clutter first. There are some of the homeowners who will sell old houses. Before they sell them, they are recommended to repair them before they sell. Even though you may feel more excited moving to your new house, make sure that you repair your old one before selling it.
You are recommended to make sure that your house looks more attractive when you want to sell it. You are advised to inspect your house and repair some major areas. Some of the areas that need repair include your water pipes and electricity meters. This will make you sell your house easily. Therefore, before you sell your house, consider doing the repairs and getting rid of the clutter.
Make your house ready for market
Most sellers want to sell the best house that will attract most of the buyers. As a seller, you are required to have a lot of potential buyers who are willing to buy your house. Your aim, therefore, is to ensure that your house is ready for market. Therefore, know some of the things to do to sell your house easily.
The price
Before you market your house, you are advised to know or have the right price for your house. You are advised not to overprice your house. This is because your house will stay long in the market. You need to sell your house quickly. Therefore make sure that you price your house at an affordable price. Ensure that you conduct your research on the best price you will ask on your house.


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The Liberals have found a candidate to run in the Medicine Hat–Cardston–Warner byelection, which has to be called by Tuesday: Stan Sakamoto, a successful local businessman, father of seven, and the first Japanese-Canadian to be born in the southern Alberta city.
Though Sakamoto will be acclaimed Sunday according to a party press release, he's reportedly already been knocking on doors for a few weeks.
He has some catching up to do.
The Conservatives nominated their candidate — Gary Motz, a retired 35-year veteran of the Medicine Hat Police Service — in June. And the late Jim Hillyer won almost seven out 10 votes in the riding in the last federal election.
The last time the Liberals won a federal seat in Medicine Hat was the 1968 federal election, a few years before the prime minister was born.
Despite the long odds, however, the Liberals have been soliciting donations from members to run a serious campaign in both Medicine Hat–Cardston–Warner and Calgary Heritage — Stephen Harper's now vacant riding. The byelection for the latter must be called by February 25, but could be called by Tuesday, too.
"We all know we're going to need to work hard. We're going to bring on local organizers, and recruit and train volunteers, we're going to get our ads on the air and online, and most important of all: we're going to do everything we can to try and elect a Liberal MP in Calgary Heritage and Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner," Adam Carroll, the party's national field director, wrote in a late August fundraising email.
Sakamoto, who's been running a catering company called Shooting Star out of Medicine Hat since 1989, was named Medicine Hat College's businessperson of the year in 2010.
The Medicine Hat News has described him as a "popular personality".
"Southern Alberta has always been my home, and now more than ever, we need a voice at the table who will be a champion for the middle class, our families, and our communities," Sakamoto is quoted in the Liberals' release.
The release also touts his extensive community involvement: as a past director of the Medicine Hat Rotary Club and a past trustee for the Medicine Hat Museum and Art Gallery, and notes that his parents were victims of the Japanese internment during World War II.
"Stan's parents came to Medicine Hat looking for opportunity and independence after losing everything when Japanese Canadians were interned during World War II. He was the first Japanese Canadian to be born in Medicine Hat," it says.
Mark Sakamoto, Stan Sakamoto's son and a former Michael Ignatieff aide, wrote about his paternal grandparents' experience and that of his maternal grandfather, Ralph MacLean, who spent years in a Japanese prison camp during World War II, in a 2014 memoir called Forgiveness: A Gift from My Grandparents.
The NDP don't appear to have nominated a candidate in Medicine Hat–Cardston–Warner. The riding association president hadn't responded by the time of publication.