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Walking is one of the best exercises you can do to maintain a healthy heart and muscles, but while it's good for your body, walking can also have other benefits.
If you're like a lot of Americans, you spend the majority of your day sitting at a desk *not* moving. "If you're working and you have a sedentary job, walk very often. Take at least three breaks throughout the day. If you can, take a fifteen minute break in the morning, a half hour break at lunch, and a fifteen minute break later in the day just to keep your heart pumping. Keep your body moving," says Emily Vasey, Sanford Health. Now that the colder temps are on their way, it may not be very comfortable to walk outdoors. But, fitness experts are saying that walking indoors can be just as beneficial. "You can dictate your own pace. You can dictate your own difficulty on the treadmills. And plus, you can bring an iPod in, watch TV, kind of go in a controlled environment, obviously a controlled temperature," says David Widdison, Gold's Gym. And, Sanford Health employees say if you sit six hours a day or more, health issues are a lot more likely to arise. "Studies say, if you sit six hours a day or more, you're going to increase your chance of cardio vascular disease by fifty percent," says Vasey."Any sort of health risk, you know, obviously, weight gain, cardiovascular issues that the state of North Dakota is famous for, you know. So, getting up, doing 20 to 30 minutes, even if it's just walking, will make the world of difference to your overall health," says Widdison. The best way to incorporate healthy steps for a healthier life, is one step at a time. So, get started.
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You guys, today is Prince's birthday. If Prince was real flesh and blood, not two parts enigma, one part truth, and a dash of glitter, he would be 54 human years old today.
So we're celebrating with our favorite (loving) parodies of The Artist. This is what it sounds like when doves cry. With laughter.
First, some blasts from the past...
Remember In Living Color's "Butt Out" jeans?
A young Jon Stewart breaks down the evolution of the musician's name--and pricelessly quotes some lyrics.
To truly do Fred Armisen's mischievous impression justice, I have to include both a straight-up "Prince Show" clip and the Blue Ivy drop-by.
And today, a brand-new favorite--I love this--"Prince Water," from New York sketch group The Charlies. What's Prince Water made of? If you were really present with yourself, you'd probably already know.
What's your favorite Prince song/moment/parody/facial expression?
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Where Are They Now: The Cast of All That
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Greetings Fellow LSBers,
Some of us Bay Area Rangers fans (goET, NorCal, Alon91, & Myself) have been meeting up to watch Rangers Playoff action. We have been going to American Bull (1819 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA). We will definitely be meeting up again for future Rangers Playoff action, either at American Bull or somewhere downtown SF.
It'd be great if we could meet up with more Bay Area fans to watch the Rangers, we've heard from a bunch here over the past few months.
Anyone down to meet up Friday for ALCS game 6 and possibly more???
We will be meeting at American Bull, 1819 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA. It's about a 10 minute walk from the Millbrae Bart/CalTrain Station. We're planning on getting there between 4:30 and 5PM to get some good seats. Hope to see some of you there tonight.


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Justin Timberlake says he and Jason Segel, his co-star in the R-rated film "Bad Teacher," "put their bodies on the line for comedy."
In the movie, Cameron Diaz stars as Elizabeth Halsey, a foul-mouthed junior high teacher who tries to seduce a wealthy substitute teacher Scott Delacorte (Justin Timberlake) after her sugar daddy dumps her. Her co-worker Amy Squirrel (Lucy Punch) also has her eye on Delacorte while the school's gym teacher, Russell Gettis (Jason Segel ) makes advances on Diaz's character.
Segel famously showcased more than his comedic chops in the 2008 film "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and Timberlake won praise for his raunchy 2006 "Saturday Night Live" skit "(Expletive) in a Box."
"It was pretty obvious from 'Saturday Night Live' that I like to make fun of myself," Timberlake told OnTheRedCarpet.com special correspondent George Pennacchio of KABC Television (see video above - spoiler alert). "I get a kick out of it as much as everyone else does ... You're looking at two people who put their bodies on the line for comedy."
"We were born without a sense of pride or shame, apparently, which really helps for comedy," Segel added.
"Bad Teacher" was written by Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg, who have collaborated on 15 scripts for "The Office," as well as the screenplays for "Year One" and the upcoming "Ghostbusters III" movie.
The actors both enjoyed the R-rating factor, which allowed them to go wherever they wanted with their sometimes unruly characters.
"There's a lot of improv in the kind of comedies we make," Segel said. "To try and remain conscious of the rating is almost impossible when you're improving. So to know that we have the freedom to do anything, that it was going to be an R-rating film, was really, really nice."
Even though they enjoyed swearing on the "Bad Teacher" set, both gentlemen were wary of their influence on some of their young co-stars.
"I actually was pretty concious of that, because the kids were present when you were saying some pretty vile stuff," Segel said. That made me a little uncomfortable... there's a scene where I give the international sign for female oral sex and it was packed with 11 or 12 year old kids while I was doing that. That made me very uncomfortable, so I asked that they all have to look away while I did that."
Diaz was romantically involved with Timberlake in real life from 2003 until 2006. The actress is currently dating New York Yankees baseball player Alex Rodriguez, aka A-Rod.
Timberlake went on to date actress Jessica Biel. In March, the two called it quits.
Timberlake rose to fame as a member of the boy band N'Sync before launching his solo career and has taken home six Grammy Awards and two Emmy Awards. His first two albums each sold over 7 million copies. He has made headlines for his high-profile relationships with Britney Spears, Biel and Diaz.
Segel rose to fame after appearing on Judd Apatow's TV series "Freaks and Geeks" opposite Seth Rogen and James Franco. Aside from "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," Segel also appeared in the movies "Knocked Up" and "I Love You Man." He also stars in the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother."
Segel has been working on "The Muppets Movie" with Amy Adams, which is slated for release on November 23, 2011. There have been several spoof trailers for the film, including a 'Green Lantern' spoof trailer and a romantic comedy trailer.
"Bad Teacher" was released on Friday, June 24, 2011. Watch the trailer below.
Reporting by George Pennacchio of KABC Television and special correspondent for its entertainment show "On The Red Carpet" (check for local TV listings).


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Dan Savage on his HUMP! Tour, Sex in DC, and the GOP
Earlier today, FishbowlDC had the opportunity to speak with love and sex advice columnist Dan Savage, in advance of the DC stop of his amateur adult film festival, HUMP!. The show premiers tonight and runs through Saturday at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.
HUMP! films take a nuanced approach to amateur adult films by using parody, documentary themes, animation, and more to give viewers an artistic look at the genre. The festival was created in 2005 by the "Savage Love" author as a sex-positive and creative outlet for amateur pornographers.
Eight screenings are planned for its visit to DC, including Thursday, March 20 and Friday, March 21 at 8 and 10 pm and at 4, 6, 8, and 10 pm Saturday, March 22. Tickets may be purchased at http://humptour.strangertickets.com. The festival's DC stop is presented by the Washington City Paper, which runs "Savage Love" weekly and online.
Read on for our Q&A with Savage on the origins of the tour, what we can expect, and naturally, his answers to Push/F@#k/Marry with Fox News' Bret Baier, CNN's Jake Tapper, and MSNBC's Chris Matthews.


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The Pittsburgh Steelers announced a contract extension was signed by LB Lawrence Timmons on Aug. 23, 2011, a deal over five years reportedly paying him $50 million.
No one probably saw this as a premonition, but former Steelers LB James Farrior said, at the time, "They paid him a boatload of money. He's definitely going to be asked to do a lot of things he wouldn't normally be asked."
Like playing outside linebacker, for example. That happened four times in 2012 - Weeks 4-8.
The results weren't exactly worthy of a contract of that size.
Clearly, Timmons is not a suitable option outside for the Steelers in their current defense. Giving up quite a bit in terms of size compared with regular starters, James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley, Timmons disappeared often off the edge, and while the Steelers won all four of those games, their pass rush was virtually non-existent on his side of the ball (he played on Harrison's right side in his absence due to a broken orbital bone in his eye).
When playing inside, Timmons showed his value throughout most of the season. He played the second-most snaps 1,050 to CB Ike Taylor's 1,065) of all Steelers defenders last year, and led the linebackers by almost 300 (Farrior played 779).
It may not have been Timmons' best overall year, but his consistency, as well as the fact he turned 26 in May and already has six seasons under his belt, has to leave the Steelers excited about the kid who's now an experienced veteran.
If anything, they'd have to be excited about this. In a Pittsburgh Magazine article dated October, 2011, a phenomenal story about Timmons' high school days paints the portrait of a fierce competitor. One who could have been called a Steelers kind of player even when he was 18.
Timmons was supposed to block a puny cornerback, bow his head and accept defeat. Instead, he turned his sights to the opposition's star linebacker, churned his legs like a runaway locomotive and single-handedly crashed the victory party.
"I cleaned the guy's clock," Timmons deadpans.
"It was one of the hardest hits I've ever witnessed," says Wilson High coach Darryl Page. "Lawrence knocked the guy's cleats over his helmet."
The air went out of the stadium. The woozy linebacker uprooted himself from the sod and stood up, flailing like a dancing balloon on a used car lot. One step, two step ... drop. He made a snow angel in the mud as time expired.


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What i've been reading about Elmax intrigued me, so I got a Kershaw Speedform II to try it out. It's not a , but I'm liking this steel. Lots of Chromium, plus a fair bit of Vanadium, seems to be a good combo.
I Know the LionSpy is coming, but I'd love to see a less expensive model in Elmax. How about a special version of the forthcoming Lightweight Translucent Manix 2? That would allow more people to try this steel. Regular, or limited, production, rather than a sprint, would be nice.


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Learning Objective:
The learner will be able to state why it is important to develop an instructional strategy and what item should be taken into account.
Having developed objectives and established how to measure the acquired knowledge, it is necessary to devise an appropriate instructional strategy to maximize the learning effectiveness. This is the time to brainstorm about alternative way to attain the desired behavioral change in the learners. Among the things to consider are different instructional methodologies, techniques to reinforce and remediate, and the exploration of different motivational techniques.
As you brainstorm do create storyboards as they are instrumental in making you aware of how the course will flow and how your proposed approach and techniques will play in the course or training.
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Start with the Learning Objective. Analyze the alternative ways in which the knowledge or skill being taught can be most effectively transferred to the learners. Techniques may involve the use of text, graphics, streaming video, streaming audio, PowerPoint presentations, PDF files, e-books, multiple choice questions, simulations, self-paced lessons, interaction via forums, audio-graphic exchanges, and even online chat or live cams. Any combination of technology or synchronous vs. asynchronous approaches is valid.
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Today I regret to inform you that I am leaving MCM for the foreseeable future. This may or may not even be worthy of writing a fan post but I really want to let you all know that I have enjoyed the time we have spent together, and that I am going to miss many of you. Opportunities have risen and I must put my fan hood (at least out in the open) on the back burner. I would like to thank Jimmy, Smash, Grams, Roth, August, CJ2K, and many many more for making my fan experience wonderful for the last few years, It's been great. Continue doing what you have been doing, I'm sure I will have lol reading your comments while monitoring the site from afar. Hopefully I can return to you soon and let you all know what I've been into, until then goodbye friends, thank you very much.


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By James McGregor
12 September 2006
It took an undiplomatic Chinese diplomat to tell China and America what we both need to hear: "It is high time to shut up!"
In a mid-August BBC interview Sha Zukang, China's ambassador to the U.N. in Geneva, used those words to tell American politicians to stifle complaints about Beijing's rapidly growing military budget. He noted that defense spending in China, with a population five times larger than the U.S., is a small fraction of the American military budget, which accounts for nearly 50% of global arms spending. "It is the U.S.'s sovereign right to do whatever they deem good for them," Mr. Sha said. "But don't tell us what is good for China." As Mr. Sha's comments indicate, after 25 years of economic reforms and more than a decade of nearly 10% annual growth, Beijing is weary of and angry about America's constant criticism. The Communist Party leadership is turning this hectoring to its advantage at home, where the leaders understand that, while in the age of the Internet they can't stop information from coming in, they can shape how the people think about what they learn from abroad.
Since the early '90s, the Chinese leadership has been teaching its people that China is re-emerging as a benevolent great power while America is determined to hold China back. School textbooks portray the U.S. as a hegemonic power seeking world domination, and rank us equal to terrorism as a threat to world peace and stability. The state media echoes that message, depicting American advocacy of democracy, press freedom and individual rights in China as a cynical plot to destabilize the country.
Their efforts are effective. A March 2006 opinion survey by the Global Times, a Chinese newspaper, showed that 59% of city-dwellers believe the U.S. seeks to contain China. The 2005 Pew Global Attitudes Project survey showed that only 42% of Chinese view the U.S. favorably. A 2003 survey by Duke University of hundreds of Chinese cities and rural counties indicated that the more educated people are, the more likely they are to hold negative views of the U.S.
My personal experiences after 15 years in Beijing reflect those results, even among Chinese who studied in the U.S. At a lunch I hosted to bring Henry Kissinger together with young Chinese entrepreneurs, he looked around the table and asked: "Now that we have such impressive economic progress in China when and how do you envision democracy developing?" They looked at him, aghast. Finally, one answered for the group: "Do we want to destroy all the progress China has made?"
When the Chinese look at America, they see a media-driven political system with election campaigns featuring crass manipulation of wedge issues that divide the population, while failing to focus on America's real problems. When they look at their own system they see a political strategy that attempts to hold the people together as tightly as possible for as long as possible -- albeit by brutalizing those who get in the way -- to make the necessary wrenching changes China must go through to prosper.
The Chinese people want the rule of law and fairness. But they also want a government that solves problems and focuses on progress. The many vainglorious and venal local Communist Party cadres are roundly detested. But Chinese who experienced the chaos of the Cultural Revolution also believe that America must be purposely seeking to destabilize China. Surely the U.S. isn't so naive as to think instant democracy would make China a better place?
Half a world away, our sensationalist broadcast media is equally adept at demonizing China for the American populace. When CNN's Lou Dobbs discovered that ranting generates ratings, he quit asking CEOs thoughtful questions about China and now focuses on flogging it for stealing jobs and unfairly threatening U.S. economic preeminence. Bill O'Reilly and his infotainment-obsessed brethren at Fox stir up a similar stew of angry anti-Chinese cornpone. And neither network has any trouble finding like-minded and uninformed talking heads from the Congress eager to obscure their own leadership and policy failings by laying America's economic insecurities and difficulties at China's doorstep. During a book tour that took me to many American broadcast outlets in the past year the producers invariably asked: "Are you our anti-China or our pro-China guest?" They were baffled when I answered that I was the "let's-try-to-understand-China guest." Our TV screens may be in color, but discussions of China are exclusively in black and white.
The rest of the world doesn't share our fear and loathing of China. For the past 15 years, its diplomats have undertaken a very effective charm offensive to build a positive image abroad. People-to-people contacts abound, with Chinese students filling universities around the globe. Outbound Chinese tourists now outnumber those from Japan. China's slogan for dealing with its neighbors is: mulin, anlin, fulin, which translates as: be friendly, make them feel secure and help make them rich. It works. A 2004 BBC poll of 23,000 people in 22 countries showed that 48% considered China a positive global influence -- 10 points higher than the U.S. Moreover, the survey showed that 58% of the respondents ages 18-to-29 had a positive view of China.
So what should an insecure and out-of-sorts superpower and a paranoid and increasingly pugnacious aspiring superpower do to avoid a collision? First, do as Ambassador Sha requests: "Shut up!" Second, both sides need to designate statesmen with the stature, credibility, influence and wisdom to shape public opinion and bring a halt to the systematic demonizing of one another. From America's side, I nominate Hank Paulson, the Treasury secretary. He is well-regarded in China and well-informed as a result of making some 70 trips there during his Goldman Sachs days. His business background is a huge plus. After two decades of on-the-ground experience investing billions of dollars and employing millions of people in China, the U.S. business community is far ahead of politicians in understanding the Chinese government and people.
Mr. Paulson also has a ripe opportunity. Both President Bush and Condoleezza Rice are too bogged down in the Middle East, and ideologically uncomfortable with China, to do more than occasionally trim the weeds of the U.S.-China relationship. While Mr. Paulson comes to his new office too late to become Mr. Bush's Bob Rubin, he does have three years to set himself up to be the next Kissinger for China. The business community, both governments and the media will listen to him if he is forceful and forthright.
It will be easier for Mr. Paulson to influence China than many think. Behind the bluster, the Chinese leadership under President Hu Jintao is uncertain and searching for where to take the country as it becomes an integrated part of the global community for the first time. China doesn't really know what it wants to be next. It just knows that it doesn't want to be what it used to be: a feudal country that foreigners could carve up like a ripe melon, eventually becoming a dysfunctional civilization that a messianic leader could bring to the edge of social and economic insanity. With WTO membership, China's doors are now permanently open. Foreigners are part of the Chinese business and social fabric and a restive Chinese population is increasingly demanding an accountable and honest government. Chinese leaders understand that there is a mismatch between their economic and political systems that needs to be aligned, but they aren't sure how to do it.
The current danger is that Chinese leaders will believe their own baloney, that America's main goal is to keep China poor and weak, and base their future course on that premise. The truth is, some in America have that agenda. But another truth is, we couldn't do it even if we wanted to.
We can't afford to let the ignorant and insular in both China and America teach, tease and taunt our two nations into an unnecessary and potentially cataclysmic collision. Mr. Paulson is 60 years old, wealthy as hell, and intrigued by China. What else does he have to do for the next couple of decades?
Mr. McGregor is CEO of JL McGregor & Company, a China-focused research, advisory and investment firm. He is the author of "One Billion Customers: Lessons From the Front Lines of Doing Business in China" (Simon & Schuster, 2005).
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Man's Loss of Natural Instincts
Lately, I have been studying some of Carl Jung's selected writings published as The Earth Has A Soul edited by Meredith Sabini. The book caught my attention soon after the Deepwater Horizon burned and sank in the Gulf of Mexico. My intuitive sense spiked by a dream; I sought some answers. I knew little of Jung before reading this book. Jung believed that the Earth has a spirit, a psyche that archaic man instinctively knew. In the early 1900s, Jung's psychological research and observations of native cultures led him to believe and feel that man was loosing his intuitive connection with the planet. This he attributed in part due to the technology explosion. He felt that the speed with which our culture was traveling was disconnecting us from the numinous Earth. Such a disconnection, he believed was not healthy for the psyche of man.
Jung tells the story about a native of Africa encountered during his travels. His group bid the native to take his first ride in a motorized vehicle. Some thirty minutes into the trip the native told them to stop, that he had to get out! Concerned, they thought he was sick, but when the man got out of the vehicle, he spread himself on the ground so as to feel the earth. The African explained that he had started sensing that he was leaving his soul behind him, that he had lost it! He laid on the earth to let his soul catch up to him. The story illustrates in a simple fashion the concern. Are we going to fast to notice what the hell is going on with our planet? The famous psychologist had much to say during his career about the psyche of man losing touch with the intuitiveness that once existed when his soul was more aligned with the spirit of the earth:
[stextbox id="grey"]"Civilized man…is in danger of losing all contact with the world of instinct — a danger that is still further increased by his living an urban existence in what seems to be a purely manmade environment. This loss of instinct is largely responsible for the pathological condition of contemporary culture." (CW 18, PAR. 1494-5)[/stextbox]
How Might Loss of Instinct Affect Our Attitude Toward Earth
Many people are very concerned about the environment. The scientific studies on climate change have been supported by some and attacked by others to the point that many people are confused. It seems that many business interests and conservative leaders scoff at the reports of global warming and man's contribution to the overheating process. This is where the danger lies in not having an instinctive nature to inform us of coming catastrophe. If our collective intuitive sense was keener, perhaps we could hear what Earth has to say through the noisy debate. Jung observes some extraordinary psychic effects from loss of our instinctive nature. He describes the development of injury to the psychic that can result in an exaggerated self-esteem or an inferiority complex.
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Jung once said in his Collective Works that, "The life of instinct — the most conservative element in man — always expresses itself in traditional usages. Age-old convictions and customs are always deeply rooted in the instincts. If they get lost, the conscious mind becomes severed from the instincts and loses its roots, while the instincts, unable to express themselves, fall back into the unconscious and reinforce its energy, causing this in turn to overflow into the existing contents of consciousness. It is then that the rootless condition of consciousness becomes a real danger. This secret vis-a-tergo results in a hybris of the conscious mind which manifests in the form of exaggerated self-esteem or an inferiority complex. At all levels a loss of balance ensues, and this is the most fruitful soil for psychic injury.
"For it is the body, the feeling, the instincts, which connect us with the soil. If you give up the past you naturally detach from the past; you lose your roots in the soil, your connection with the totem ancestors that dwell in your soil. You turn outward and drift away, and try to conquer other lands because you are exiled from your own soil."
So what if Mother Earth is voicing concerns to us right now through the elements of nature, the melting ice caps, the earthquakes, hurricanes, oil gushers, heat, the fires, the floods and their adverse effects? What if she is warning man that an immediate change in conduct toward her is needed? We can't ignore what we are unable to even hear or see. The train whistle, as loud as it is, makes no sound to the deaf.
Maybe the repression of our nature spirit has resulted in an exaggerated self-esteem that fills us with the arrogance to think we can drill into the earth any damn way we please, anywhere we please and as often as we please. Earth will just have to take it. Well, what if she is mad as hell and ain't going to take it anymore? Can man pit himself against the life giving force of earth and survive, if turned against us? The idea that there would be any disagreement about the need to have a temporary moratorium on deepwater drilling in view of the magnitude of the Deepwater Horizon disaster, strikes me as conclusory evidence that we are out of touch. The world crumbles around us and at our peril we are not listening. With the oil well plugged and the effects of the dispersant hiding the oil from sight, the calls for lifting the moratorium resume even louder. Nothing has changed with the extraordinary advance of deepwater development and plans for an ever increasing number of wells.
[stextbox id="grey"]Jung expressed that "the earth has a spirit of her own, a beauty of her own." He explained that "nature is not matter only, she is also spirit." His realization of this sense is found in many observations including this: "I once experienced a violent earthquake, and my first, immediate feeling was that I no longer stood on solid familiar earth, but on the skin of a gigantic animal that was heaving under my feet. It was this image that impressed itself on me not the physical fact."[/stextbox]
This latter statement so reminds me of the Deepwater Horizon survivor who describe the roaring, hissing and shaking of the destructive fire as a ferocious monster surfacing from the deep. (See Video)
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Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says he's seeking a fifth term in office and hinting that it could be his last.
The 79-year-old made his re-election bid official Thursday in Chicago surrounded by some of the city's most prominent Democrats. Mayor Rahm Emanuel praised White's overhaul of the office and his service to children. White runs a gymnastic group he founded. It's called the Jesse White Tumbling Team.
So far, White faces no opponents. He was first elected to the office in 1998. In 2010 he received the most votes of any candidate seeking public office since 1978.
White had once said that 2010 would be his last race but then reversed his decision. On Thursday White said that if he wins re-election that it may be his last.
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Over the past several years WordPress's market share has enjoyed explosive growth across virtually every industry. Today, it powers nearly a quarter of new sites, and is the CMS of choice for more than two thirds of the top-million sites on the web making it the world's most popular publishing platform by a long shot. Yet one group of seemingly ideal users has been slow to take the former blogging platform seriously: .Govs.
Drupal powers twice as many federal .Govs as every other CMS combined. That's more than six Drupal sites for every one WordPress .Gov alone, not to mention the Joomlas, MovableTypes, and SharePoints of the world. The build-it-yourself software powers the White House, the House of Representatives, half a dozen agencies, and countless data-driven microsites like Recovery.gov and the IT Spending Dashboard, and its public sector use is equally if not more impressive abroad.
WordPress's disproportionately low government adoption is arguably the result of a handful of factors. For one, custom post types, the feature that formally graduated WordPress from a mere blogging platform into a full-fledged content management system has only been around since June of last year. Yet, even among new sites, the ratio remains somewhat stagnant, if not shrinking, leaving one to believe that the technology has lapped its own already stellar perception.
When you stack the two side by side (or against any other CMS for that matter), WordPress is objectively the prudent choice. On paper, you'd be hard-pressed to make the case for anything else. But, it's not a technical problem. It's a human one. It seems that WordPress's greatest asset – ease of use that has resulted in widespread adoption by a largely non-technical user base – is threatening to become its greatest liability.
Among those empowered to make purchasing decisions, there seems to be a sense that WordPress is what you use on the weekends to post pictures of your lunch while Drupal is what you use for "serious" business, and with good reason. For better or for worse, Drupal has positioned itself as not just a CMS, but rather the enterprise solution — an inseparable fifth layer of the increasingly ubiquitous enterprise LAMPD stack.
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As a follow-up on my posting about integration - introducing Collabograte.Notice that WordPress is part of the package.
I'm a big fan of Joomla! which approaches Drupal in providing a high level of functionality and control while coming in a lot closer to WordPress in terms of technical costs / expertise for running the site.
@Katie, sorry for the confusion there. Honestly. The article was originally published in a print publication from which I put a small excerpt on my site, which I thought got some of the main points across.
Much of what is in the rest of the article is oddly in the comments here, and on the original post, but to paraphrase, (2) building a stronger pro-government user community to serve as a resource for training/learning, (3) Outreach and education as to (new-ish) CMS capabilities (see the thread below as to why), (4) Continuing to build more "serious" features into core, etc.
As someone mentioned below, it's not necessarily a Drupal (or Liferay or whatever) versus WordPress thing. Any open source is a good thing. I myself am a government Drupal user. Mainly set out to look at WordPress's lack of adoption, and try to ferret out why (and how to improve).
Decision lag combined WordPress's lack of custom post type support 3 or 4 major versions ago seem to be the biggest culprits.
Either way, thanks for taking the time to read/comment and feel free to contact me and I can try to send the rest of the post your way.
While I know many who love it, Drupal seems oddly organized and overly complicated. In contrast, WordPress feels intuitive, easy to use, and as robust as needed.
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When you create an account on WordPress, it is IMPOSSIBLE to delete it ...
It's written very deep into their conditions of use ...
They don't prevent before you have created your account ...
This post has a "continue reading" link which takes me to the article on the author's personal site, but that article is "an excerpt of an article originally printed in the March, 2012 issue of The WPCandy Quarterly. Continue Reading." The Continue Reading link takes me to the site of the print-only(?) WPCandy Quarterly magazine. No opportunity to keep reading on the web. The excerpt says there are small steps to take, then there is one numbered paragraph, and that's it - it doesn't address the other 'typical enterprise misconceptions,' which is what I am interested in. So....anyone care to tackle the "There's no enterprise support" misconception in these comments? Thanks in advance!
Wordpress with the Catalyst theme framework makes the best coded, best featured, easiest to manage websites I've ever seen hands down. I will use nothing else, and I've used everything out there.
Hear Hear Bill! I agree that Drupal and WordPress are both great open source tools and there are many more excellent open source tools out there. It should not be an either/or argument. It makes sense to use what's best given each organization's unique requirements. We use Drupal for city websites that we build since it works so well for us, but there are certainly many other cases (as you point out) where other options, or combinations of multiple platforms, make best sense.
I'm not sure why this has to be an either/or argument. I use Drupal AND WordPress AND TikiWiki for my personal site and have helped others set up sites that use both Drupal and WordPress. I got into Drupal, WordPress, and phpBB because of Douglas, Little, and Smith's excellent book on using the three tools together to build online communities. It's the platform and not the individual software that makes your online presence successful.
That's the beauty of open source; I can mix-and-match software to fit virtually use case I have.
Very interesting article -- and it hits home. Over a year ago, our Communications Office realized WordPress was a viable CMS option -- and not just a "blogging tool." Partnering with our Dept. of Technology Services, we formally adopted WordPress as our "alternative CMS approach" to building (or rebuilding) new websites. So, far it's been highly successful, allowing us to create new websites quickly and efficiently (LOW cost!). And equally important -- the content updaters/internal clients are thrilled. An easy-to-use tool that accomplishes their business objectives -- imagine that! You've heard the phrase, "There's an app for that." Well with WordPress, there's a PlugIn for pretty much everything. Is it perfect? No. Is it working well for very low/no cost. Yes. (Note: One challenge we're starting to deal with more aggressively is creating consistency across the new sites.)
A sampling of sites we're running on WordPress (and more in the works): library.arlingtonva.us, columbiapikeva.us, freshaireva.us, arlingtonplace.us.
(For technie folks: Our Tech Services Dept has set up a multisite installation of WordPress to create efficiences in enterprise-level site administration -- hosted externally.)
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Q: My recently diagnosed daughter was invited to a classmate's birthday party. She really wants to go, but I'm worried about her blood sugar control. How should a kid with type 1 diabetes navigate parties and other food-centered celebrations?
A: Attending birthday parties for friends and classmates is a rite of passage for young children, including kids with type 1 diabetes. But all the cake, ice cream, and soda! If you're just getting a feel for managing your daughter's condition, the thought of all this sugar might send you into a panic. Keep in mind that this little two-hour party might be a giant step for your newly diagnosed child to feel comfortable and accepted by her peers.
To prepare for a party, call the parents throwing it to let them know about your daughter's diabetes. Ask about what will be served, the types of activities the kids will take part in, and how long the party will last. Consider also the time of day: If the party is right after lunch, this may be best handled differently than if dinner were being served at the party. Parents are often concerned that their child's blood sugar will be high due to all the party food; however, all that extra running around can also lower blood sugar. As always, talk with your diabetes care team about the best way to manage eating and insulin dosing.
You might also volunteer to help out at the party. Almost always, the other parent will be relieved to have you there, likely for more reasons than just keeping an eye on your child's blood sugar (so be prepared for anything from camera duty to clean up!). Older kids might not want mom or dad tagging along with them at the party; check in with your diabetes educator to come up with a strategy for them to navigate blood glucose monitoring, insulin dosing, and party food on their own.
Every child's needs are different, but in the end, you'll both likely remember the happiness and "normalcy" of that day rather than the extra bit of planning it required.
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his is a raw sketch for a Modern deck that basically just mashes a bunch of combos together and hopes to hit any of them.
The combos are: Hive Mind + Pact of the Titan (which can be found by Tolaria West); Possibility Storm + Tolaria West for Ornithopter, which casts Emrakul; or Through the Breach + Emrakul. Since all of these require a five- or six-mana spell, but don't care about having to cast other spells this turn, Pentad Prism is the ideal way to cast these quickly, allowing for five mana on turn three or six on turn four by itself.
Serum Visions, Sleight of Hand, and Remand don't see a ton of cards, but with so many different combo pieces, assembling something that works should be relatively easy.
The theory is that in Game 1, your opponent should have a lot of cards that don't do anything against you, like creature removal, and you should be able to ignore whatever he or she is doing. This will be least effective against discard, counterspells, and maybe burn, which could be too fast.
The sideboard offers four Leyline of Sanctity, which trumps discard and burn, and five cheap counterspells to fight against other decks with counterspells. Echoing Truth offers a catchall, and Lightning Bolt and Pyroclasm buy time against aggressive decks or answer troublesome creatures like Gaddock Teeg
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November 26, 2007
Two Minute Drill
By Hector Longo , Staff Writer
Big props to Reid
If you are an Eagles fan, you walk away from last night's matchup with pride in your team and your coach, Andy Reid. There was no whining about injuries, no fear of being obliterated. They played confident and loose football, took chances.
Reid countered Belichick. Each adjusted to adjustment. Philly's brash onside kick was the best coaching move we've seen from the opposition all year, even if it didn't yield points.
Belichick wasn't outcoached. But he was tested.
At 5-6 with a stomachable road ahead, it says here that Reid and Philly somehow steal a wild card playoff spot.
Rocky, Rocky, Rocky
It didn't happen, but the way Philadelphia talked in the locker room, it might not have been a surprise to see this encounter between Tom Brady and A.J. Feeley after the game.
Brady: "Ain't gonna be no rematch, ain't gonna be no rematch..."
Feeley: "Don't want one."
The Eagles acted as if they were journeyman pug Rocky Balboa after he just had lasted 15 rounds with the flashy champ, Apollo Creed.
They actually do believe in moral victories in the city of Brotherly Love.
Just like Balboa, in the original "Rocky." ... Of course, that was a movie, and the Eagles will now need to run off four wins in the last five to have a playoff shot.
"As an offense, this is the best we played together all year. We can definitely build on this," said right guard Shawn Andrews. "If we keep playing the way we did today over the last five games, we can win out."
Take 'em off the board
If Bill Belichick hears this, he might petition the folks in Vegas to take the Pats games off the board.
The Philly players queried yesterday said they weren't bothered at all by Tom Brady's words early in the week that the offense is out to decimate and punish and intimidate opponents the rest of the way.
What burned and motivated the Eagles was the 24-point spread.
"The fact that we were such big underdogs, and they like putting up so many points on teams," said linebacker Chris Gocong. "That puts a chip on your shoulder."
Gocong wasn't alone.
"We came out with that backs-against-the-wall mentality in knowing that people wrote us off so big," said guard Shawn Andrews. "Not by small, I'm talking about 23 points. We took that to heart, a lot of guys did, and know that we still have a lot to play for."
Five reasons for the pessimist to panic?
1. The Pats don't have a reliable running back, yet, that's healthy and money-in-the-bank.
2. The defense allowed 391 yards and couldn't get off the field, allowing the Eagles to hit on 8 of 13 third-down conversions, with their backup QB running the show.
3. Rosie Colvin injured his foot and, once again, the aging parts of the linebacking corps, Tedy Bruschi and Junior Seau, looked a little old.
4. The offensive line allowed Tom Brady to be bounced around in the pocket as the Philly blitz got there often.
5. Randy Moss was neutralized: five catches, 43 yards, no TDs.
Five reasons the optimist can smile
1. Tom Brady converted when he needed on his way to a 380-yard passing night.
2. With Moss swarmed on, Wes Welker owned his one-on-one battle, catching 13 balls for 149 yards.
3. Asante Samuel (two picks) looks an awful lot like a young Ty Law, roaming freely in the secondary with no apprehensions, making every correct choice. His stock is soaring, right to the top of the game.
4. James Sanders is streaking up the charts at the safety spot, making people forget about injured Eugene Wilson.
5. Eleven down, eight to go, baby!
Dilemma of the night
Where is Ben Watson?
This Philly defense was born to exploit for a good tight end. Watson saw single coverage, nearly all night long, by 235-pound linebacker Omar Gaither and comes up with three useless catches for 17 yards. It's shocking.
Did you know?
The Pats are up to 442 points for the season, already a franchise record...
Wes Welker's 13 catches ties the Pats mark for most in a non-overtime game. Deion Branch had 13 at San Diego in 2002 and Terry Glenn had 13 at Cleveland in 1999...
The fourth-quarter comeback was No. 26 of Tom Brady's career, who also broke the 25,000-yards passing barrier ...
With 744 receptions, Randy Moss slid quietly in 25th on the NFL's all-time list...
James Sanders broke the ice with his first interception of the year, third of his career...
Big Shows
1. Wes Welker - The Eagles said, "anybody but Moss," and it was Welker, who stepped up repeatedly, winning the one-on-one against Joselio Hanson decisively. Welker caught 13 balls for 149 yards, both career highs.
2. Jabar Gaffney - His best effort of the season by far with five catches for 71 yards and a TD. Also delivered the back-breaker, a third-and-6 drive sustainer just before the two-minute warning as the Pats played keep-away over the final 3:52.
3. Asante Samuel - Philly threw at him five times all night. Reggie Brown caught two balls on him for 17 yards. That was it. He picked two passes off, one for a touchdown and the other to squelch Philly's final scoring drive.
No Shows
1. Every DB except Asante Samuel - Shredded by
A.J. Feeley
for 345 yards? The likes of Randall Gay, Ellis Hobbs, Rodney Harrison, James Sanders, Eddie Jackson and even the rookie Brandon Meriweather share in this shame.
2. Laurence Maroney - The Eagles played a defense ready to be gashed for big yards, And the second-year back carries 10 times for 31 yards. We'd panic here and think he was hurt, but the Eagles' players, off the record, said he seemed healthy and ran hard, albeit ineffectively.
3. Richard Seymour - Still working a part-time schedule, and you have to wonder why. He should be healthy enough to go the distance by now. Instead, it's platoon time with the immortal Mike Wright and Jarvis Green. One tackle from a five-time Pro Bowler does not get it done.


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Chapter 10: Would You Accept or Decline an Invitation for the Night? The First Friday of July.[edit]
"I don't know if it's due to the Foehn phenomenon or El Niño or what, but nights in summertime London are just so damn hot and humid it feels like I'm gonna die."
"…You need to watch how you speak, Tanaka-kun."
"Yeah, but it's still too fucking hot."
Kamijou Touya listened wearily to the words of the new employee who looked like the only effort towards professionalism he took was to take out his piercings.
"You're the one that said you wanted to go for a drink after we finished with our work."
"Yeah, and we've been wandering from place to place cause you keep whining about every bar that has women in it, Kamijou-san."
"…Have you thought at all about the fact that I'm married? Or are you trying to destroy my relationship, you damn bachelor."
"Keh. How can you say that after you run into a school girl with wavy blonde hair walking around a corner and then lead a blind nun with ringlet curls by holding hands only to trip and dive straight into her tits? And what was with that girl yesterday? Even if it's July, that wasn't very much clothing."
"Well, that girl was wandering around near the train station, so I called out to her thinking she might be lost. I wonder what was with her."
Tanaka wasn't listening to what Touya was muttering. Basically, what he was saying would only infuriate a bachelor. Tanaka couldn't believe that someone like Touya had such a young and beautiful wife.
"I need a drink because it's so fucking hot, but finding a bar is just making me even hotter."
"Fine, let's just go to the next place we find."
"Well, it at least has to be somewhere we can sit down."
The two set off with that vague objective, but the bar they ended up entering as if they were sleepwalking had a surprisingly delicious dark colored local beer. They chugged down the beer with some fried fish and, before they knew it, some drunk was talking to them.
"Yeah and they were saying not to cut down the trees because it was bad for the earth. But those people won't get paid and can't support their families if they don't cut 'em down. Like hell those people are gonna listen to some ecological moral speech. People do things because of greed! It's greed! So to protect the environment, you have to make a way that those people can support their families without cutting down the trees! Those dumbasses just don't understand!!"
"…Um, who are you?"
"Hm?? Misaka. Misaka Tabigake. Ah, fried foods are all about the flavor. Yeah, it's more of a kid's kinda flavor, but damn it's good!"
Misaka-san introduced himself and then stuck his fork in someone else's fried fish. He looked like the kind of dandy gentleman who would normally be in a high-class black-colored car, but apparently the alcohol in the local beer had done quite a number on him.
"And I'm Japanese! We're the people who are always yelling to cut down the trees so we can build the wooden houses we love so much! How the hell am I supposed to go up to the workers in the Amazon and tell them they're wrong!? Quit yelling at me about global warming! Don't act like you're better 'an me when you don't even change the setting of your air conditioner, much less turn it off altogether! If you don't like it, find a way to protect everyone while raising your precious trees!!"
"U-um, Kamijou-senpai? What's with this drunk?"
"…By the way, what jobs do you two have?"
"Oh, we work in the counter measure group that prevents purchases for our company."
"Ah, what? You're the company president!? Hey, wait a second, I'm a person that points out what the world lacks. Anyway, the Amazon is a bit hot right now, so will you listen to me?"
Misaka-san kept going on like that and a sigh came from a table farther back. Touya looked back wondering if they were being too much of a disturbance. He saw a blonde-haired blue-eyed lady wearing a tight suit. He didn't know if it was intentional, but the way she was drinking alone in the dim lighting and her weary expression made her seem to have a pink glow.
Suddenly, Tanaka turned his attention away from Misaka-san and his back straightened.
(Oh, no. I know what that reaction means.)
Tanaka spoke before Touya could do anything.
"I'm gonna talk to her! I'm totally gonna do it!!"
"Don't. You'll be shot down in 2 seconds."
Touya started laughing, but then Misaka-san suddenly spoke up.
"No, he should be fine with her."
Touya looked at Misaka-san's face in wonder and Misaka-san responded with no interest on his face.
"After all, she looks like a whore."
Touya and Tanaka simultaneously did a spit-take. Touya pulled a handkerchief out of his pocket and wiped the odd sweat that had suddenly appeared on his face.
"W-well, I suppose you could say he'd be fine, but that also makes it not fine at all. The law is pretty clear here!"
"But this isn't Japan."
Touya realized he was right.
That was when Tanaka put on a gentlemanly expression, filled his chest with determination, and stood up.
"I win."
"You win what!?"
"Heh heh. Kamijou-san, as a married man, you can't do anything here! But for a bachelor who doesn't even have a girlfriend, it's a different story!! I have the complete victory here!! Ha ha ha. Damn, this feels good! I'm gonna get back at you for showing off that young beautiful wife of yours!!"
After shouting that, the new employee dashed for the table in the back. The young beauty looked at the approaching Asian with suspicious eyes and he got right down to the topic at hand without so much as a greeting.
"How much!?" he said in English.
Immediately, the blonde-haired blue-eyed woman with a nice body formed a fist while still sitting in her chair and swung it directly forwards. With a thick noise, her fist sunk into Tanaka's crotch. He doubled over on the ground. Touya and Misaka-san covered their faces and Tanaka crawled back to them because he couldn't get up and walk.
Tanaka then yelled at Misaka-san.
"Sh-she was just an OL, you drunk!!"
"Oh? Odd, I was sure she was a whore," said Misaka-san carelessly and the young beauty glared at him. Apparently she understood Japanese.
For some reason, Touya started bowing down in apology. He felt a cold sweat coming on and drank another beer.
"Ordinary corporate warriors like us shouldn't be having these kinds of adventures."
"Is that so?" Tanaka responded.
"Talking to a prostitute in a rundown bar in a stylish city like London seems pretty dangerous to me. Not even the protagonist of a manga that's always getting in trouble would do something as dangerous as this. It's like stepping out on a suspension bridge when the ropes are about to snap."
"Oh, that's right. Do you guys know about Gemstones? It's a different system from Academy City."
Touya continued speaking instead of paying any heed to the drunk.
"We shouldn't be sticking our heads in places that could end up being a lot of trouble. Doing things we aren't used to is just asking for something to go wrong. You don't want to get wrapped up in all sorts of trouble, do you? Just look at my son. That's no laughing matter. It's quite scary really."
"But I want to meet someone and that isn't going to happen if I don't have a bit of an adventure."
"You don't need to make a gamble. You're young, so you can wait to meet someone in an ordinary way."
"But meeting a beauty is out of the ordinary in itself. I'm betting you did something to get where you are! It makes me want to punch you."
Touya laughed and then felt a sudden tug on his sleeve. He looked over and saw a thinly-dressed girl in her late teens. She stared Touya in the eye without speaking.
"Who's that?"
"Oh, it's the lost girl that was wandering around the station the other day when you were gone. I called out…to her…and…"
Touya trailed off.
He wasn't looking at the girl's oddly sexy face or the feminine body lines that could clearly be seen through the thin material of her clothes. He was looking towards the mysterious girl's right hand.
There was something shining around her thin wrist.
It was neither a watch nor a bracelet.
It was a pair of handcuffs.
The other end of the handcuffs was connected to the handle of a tough-looking attaché case she was holding in her other hand.
"Oh," said Misaka-san who had been left alone and he pointed at her. "A Gemstone. You don't see that every day."
He uttered that mysterious word.
Touya had a bad feeling about what was to come and then the door to the bar was kicked in.
A mysterious group of men dressed in black entered.
However, those men were not the most dangerous ones.
With an amazing noise, the girl took out the entire group of men in one blow.
"Patrons of this bar that has become an area of danger," calmly spoke the girl in her late teens without turning around. "I seem to have gotten you involved in a worrisome problem, but do not fear. I will ensure that you survive."
Kamijou Touya didn't stick around to listen to what she said.
He disappeared through the bar's back door at Mach speed. This was one of his management strategies as a global corporate warrior who had visited areas of strife in South America. His survival instincts were nothing to laugh at. He was arguing with Tanaka-kun as they ran away together.
"See!? It's exactly like I said! Ordinary corporate warriors like us shouldn't try to go beyond our limits! I told you it was dangerous to go for things that are out of the ordinary!!"
"But, Kamijou-san, you were the one that ultimately brought in the trouble! This is why I thought being with you was dangerous! Your wife would cry if she knew about all the delicious trouble you get wrapped up in everywhere you go!!"
"Well, maybe none of this had to do with that girl and that OL you talked to was the daughter of that mysterious group's boss!"
"If that were the case, it's possible this could still play out as a lovely romantic comedy, but look! That girl came with us."
"Damn! So she was definitely the cause!?"
Looking behind him, he saw the mysterious girl with handcuffs and attaché case.
Those corporate warriors continued to get wrapped up in more and more trouble and, in the end, they faked their deaths by blowing up an unmanned Cessna airplane as it flew through the air. However, they had something to say before the story moved that far along.
"Don't worry!! If we work together, we'll make it through somehow!!"
"No! There's no real way we can win this!!"
"Ha ha ha. You're not with your mommy anymore kid!!"
"No! How can you take this so lightly!?"
And like that the exciting London night wore on.


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| Dr. Sayeg and the dental assistant went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable. I had 4 fillings done at one appt. and they were great about making sure I was doing okay.
Mary Kay T
It's like having a friend working on you.
Robert B
Toddler's First Visit I've been going to Dr Sayeg for over 10 years and took my 2 1/2 year old daughter in for her first visit. I was expecting a "Terrible Two Temper Tantrum", but was pleasantly surprised that she allowed them to look at her mouth and even brush her teeth a little. Overall I thought it was a good first visit and hope that this will break the ice for her cleaning in a few months.
Katherine B
Dear Dr. Sayeg,
I just want to say thank you for the dental work you and your staff provided me in the previous weeks. As you well know, I had neglected my dental care for many years due to a very traumatic experience that you and I have discussed. This grew into a fear that I was unable to overcome. I was to the point that I could no longer smile around my family and friends.
After countless late night hours of searching the many websites for dental care I kept coming back to your website which was somehow reassuring and gave me the confidence to call your office for an appointment. I must say, it was one of the best decisions I've ever made!
Dr. Sayeg the caring and compassion of you and your staff is second to none. My only regret is not having you as my dental professional many years earlier. You are truly a "master" of your trade.
Again, many thanks to you and your wonderful staff for restoring my confidence in sharing a smile.
You sir, do indeed epitomize the term "painless dentistry."
Dan S.
I've been coming to this office for over 20 years! Dr. Sayeg and his staff are always welcoming and try to make the experience the most comfortable it can be.
Bruce J
The staff could not be more considerate and attentive. Rebecca is so sweet to help me out with the payments. I appreciate Dr. Sayeg's willingness to break up a bill up over 3 months. That is very helpful and accommodating.
Julie S
Don't change a thing … love coming to your office! Great coffee, and warm, smiling faces make going to the dentist a pleasant experience. Thank you for caring so much about your patients!
Cynthia C
The best part is that both, Dentist and Assistant are very focus in what they are doing, they take their time and won't leave you until you feel absolutely comfortable with what they did, and most important, they take pride in what they do, they do it well. They made me feel like a person rather than a number.
Maria L
As a new patient, I found Dr. Sayeg and his staff to be friendly, considerate, and professional. Dr. Sayeg cosmetically repaired several of my chipped and damaged front teeth. Literally, as his branding suggests, he "transformed my smile". He spared no effort to achieve his objectives, I am pleased with the results. I now realize that Dr. Sayeg's slogan "Start Smiling" is not a gimmicky slogan to him, it is his professional philosophy. He truly wants his patients to be pleased with his dental artistry and proud enough of his work to smile with confidence.
Janet F
My 3 1/2 year old was there for his second visit, and he remembered the staff, what to do, and even wanted to go back to have his teeth tickled (cleaned) on his own. The entire staff is absolutely amazing!
Pierson W
I appreciated the fact that I just stopped in without an appointment because of a broken tooth and the staff quickly worked me in to see the Doc. That kind of accomodation is somewhat rare these days.
Lee H
Lory was outgoing, friendly and professional, just like everyone at Dr. Sayeg's office. I'm glad my girlfriend introduced me to the team. By far the best dental experience I have ever had.
Todd S
Service was wonderful, you and ypour staff were sweet,welcoming and kind. Ifelt comfortable and you were gentle, and caring. I couldn't ask for more.Sending my mother in law and anyone else I can..
Vickie K.
The mix of friendliness and "knows your stuff" professionalism will keep me coming back and, of course, always recommending to my friends and family!
Marlee F.
What a wonderful practice! Everyone was awesome! Great care and everyone was so honest, it was refreshing to find a dentist that is not all about making money. The team actually cares about the patient.
I've already told several people to come see you!
Kristin V.
Mandy R.
This was the BEST experience I have EVER had at a dentist's office. I love the fact that the dentist was so personable and took the time to talk to me and check in on me throughout the appointment. I also appreciate the extra care that EVERYONE I met in the office took to make me feel comfortable. Thank you ALL so much.
Alysha M.
Dr. Sayeg and this staff are the greatest! You guys take an uncomfortable situation and make it most pleasant, I mean really who looks forward to seeing their dentist? But it's never a dread or apprehension or just an "okay dentist appointment" and it's been that way from the beginning. Thanks again I really appreciate you!
Pam C.
The staff at Dr. Sayeg's office is friendly and warm,I always receive a great cleaning, and I would gladly refer friends and family to the practice!
Dana U.
The office has a very positive and upbeat atmosphere.The staff is polite and ready to help. Very pleasant experience….I wish all doctor's offices were like this!
Angela F.
My experience was FABULOUS!!!! Everyone was helpful and courteous. I told everyone I came in contact with how impressed I was with the office, staff and care. Thank You!
Kristy R.
All of the staff at your office are excellent and always very friendly, this was the first time having Lory clean my teeth, and I was very pleased with the experience.
Sharon B.
Thank you so much for fixing the dark tooth (and that little tooth scar I had forever)! When I was told by my office that I had to be video taped, I got anxiety thinking that I would be shown on video looking like that, and it has been bothering me for such a long time.
I also want to thank you for listening to me, I have been through a lot trying to get my teeth functional and spend a lot of money to achieve that goal. I just want my teeth to be functional, feel and look good. Thanks again!
Chris C.
For the first time in 35 years I am finally pain free!I have spent thousands of dollars on dental work in hopes of ending consistent and excruciating pain. Within minutes you diagnosed and corrected the problem. Dr. Sayeg,to you and your entire staff I say thank you for a job well done!!!
With a grateful heart,
Kayla M.
Linda C.
I was reminded again why Dr. Sayeg is my dentist. I trust Dr. Sayeg. There are dentists just across the street from my office (at Colony Square) and your office is in a very congested area. But unlike a previous dentist, I can totally trust Dr. Sayeg. He was honest with me and did not recommend a root canal that wasn't necessary. I do not question Dr. Sayeg's judgment and I recommend him to all my friends.
David D.
I really enjoyed my visit. The staff is very friendly and I feel at home there. Even though I only see them every 6 months, I feel like they remember me and welcome me back. Thanks for the continued great service!
Michelle R.
I have never understood why many people fear going to their Dentist. In well over 20 years, I have never had a bad experience at Dr. Sayeg's office. All of my visits have always been handled promptly, professionally and courteously.Thanks Dr. Sayeg!
Allan T.
I would never go to a dentist that I did not feel I could refer someone to them and I like to think I use the best dentist. I referred my son-in-law two years ago to get his teeth fixed before the wedding and they looked great. Everyone there is always delightful and helpful.
Matt M.
liked meeting with the dentist in his office and talking before he got started working. I also like how he discussed cost and insurance beforehand.The waiting room was very comfortable, especially the portable heater! The woman who took my x-rays was very friendly and talkative as well as the dentist. I was satisfied with the doctor's care and other attention to detail. Thanx!!!
Jeanna F.
Today is the first day of the rest of my life with a beautiful new smile, thanks to you! I can't begin to tell you what a difference it is to have a reason to smile. You've done a wonderful job and it's actually been a pleasure to go to your office-really!
Warm regards,
Anne H.
Thank you so much for meeting me at the office on Saturday to replace my temporary crown. Truly above and beyond the call of duty! I'm so glad we are all at Dr. Sayeg's for dental care and we look forward to many more years together. Thanks!
Bob S.
You did my implants 12 years ago and it was by far the smartest thing I've ever done for myself. It made a huge difference in my appearance and how I feel about myself. I can also eat anything I want to – apples, steak, whatever! Thank you Dr. Sayeg!
Sara I.
I have been a patient since you opened your practice twenty-nine years ago and will be as long as you continue to practice – or I die! You have always been very nice to my wife and me and have saved us a lot of expense. Thanks,
Larry & Nell N.
Mark, you and your team are exemplary of true professionalism…to say I am a nervous person about getting anything done is put mildly…You and your staff always calm me down and make me feel I am in the best of care…none better. Mark, you can not retire or I am done needing dentistry…Bob's law. My highest respect,
Bob B.
Andrea A.
Dr. Mark,
Your over-the-top, more than satisfied patient.
Marcie M.
I love my smile now. I do not hide my mouth behind my hands when speaking with strangers. I used to do that all the time. I know that my smile is beautiful; thanks to Dr. Sayeg. I smile at everyone at work and church.I have been told I have a very cute smile. The best reaction was that of my family's.
Melissa B.
Hey Dr. Sayeg,
I hope your day is going well. If not, maybe this will help… I just wanted to drop you a quick thank you note. You put veneers on my teeth, what 10-15 years ago?
Anyway, you probably don't remember but after 6 months, one of them had a slight discoloration. You honored your guarantee and replaced it free of charge. Since then, everything is holding up nicely and they still look great. You did an excellent job and I like to give credit where it is due. Quality work is hard to find in any industry these days. You can count me as a satisfied patient. I have probably smiled a couple hundred thousand times since I left your office and smiling is definitely contagious.
Have a great day.
Scott S.
I think that you guys do a great job. I appreciate the level of service you give every time I am in there. I like how you explain my options and what needs to be done now and what work can wait. You do a great job of explaining the pricing and how you can accommodate the patient should they need a payment plan. I would not change a thing, just that you continue to provide the excellent service you currently give. I will definitely refer anyone who is looking for a great dentist.
Bradley C.
I cannot imagine how the entire experience, or any detail, could be improved. This is, by far, the best dental practice/experience I have ever encountered. You all should be very, very proud.
David S.
Dr. Sayeg,
I am writing to thank you for a really great experience at your office!! I came in today really terrified and apprehensive-almost turned around in the parking lot to come home. I left feeling so lucky that I have finally found the one dentist who has changed my attitude. Wouldn't it be funny if I turned out to be a good patient!!?? I want to compliment you on your great office and super staff. The attitude of everyone, from my first phone, through today, is exceptional. Everyone makes me feel like I'm important and that they all care about delivering outstanding treatment.
As for you-I trust you completely, and know that I will be in great shape by the time this long treatment period is completed. You also have a great touch and I was comfortable the entire time. I appreciate being sent to the Endodontist first, and your conservative approach. It's obvious that you "know your stuff" and that you won't compromise your treatment plan-even if your patient is difficult.
Thanks again-I'm actually looking forward to my next visit.
Yours Truly,
Peg P.
Overall, I love Dr. Sayeg's office and everyone who works
Sheila B.
I cannot imagine how the entire experience, or any detail, could be improved. This is, by far, the best dental practice/experience I have ever encountered. You all should be very, very proud.
David S.
Kim is my hygienist and she is delightful to deal with. I arrived at my first appointment completely terrified, but everyone in your office is so pleasant and the atmosphere is very relaxing. It makes going to the dentist a happy thought instead of a scary one. I especially love the paraffin wax on the cold fall appointments. That's always the way I win the "my dentist is cooler than your dentist" conversations. Keep up the great work.
Samantha M.
People were very nice. Everything was explained to me very well. The price of everything was explained very well before anything was done.I was able to work out a payment plan which was very helpful. Not everyone has the money to pay for everything at once. He was very concerned about making sure I was not in any pain during and after to procedure.
Jonathan T.
Ella D.
If there were room for any improvement, I would be astonished. As always, staff and service is perfect.
Susan B.
I had a wonderful visit and everyone was so accommodating to my son who is very young. Thank you for being so kind. Great office and love the beverage bar in the waiting room! I also liked the sit down consultation before I went to the chair. It made it very personal. See you in a few weeks for my next appointment.
Meganne H.
I have been a patient for 24 years, just continue to do what you have always done cause it's working!!! No changes needed. Everything is wonderful!!!
Margaret K.
Dr. Sayeg and Staff,
I would like to thank you and your staff so very much for the wonderful job that you did today on my smile. After looking at my teeth a hundred times today (smile), I realized how much better I could look (and feel). Your wonderful staff that was able to help me overcome my anxiety and, answer the questions that I had on the procedures.
Again, thank you so very much.
Barbara C.
I think you all are the best, and I am telling everyone. I will entrust my daughter to your care also. I feel that you truly care about healing your patients!
Corinna M.
As always, the service I received was spectacular. I enjoy the personalized touch and seeing the same faces on every visit which is quite reassuring.
Carey M.
I apologize for not recalling everyone's name, but overall from the receptionist to the dentist I could not have asked for a more friendly and professional staff to encounter. Everyone was extremely positive, helpful, knowledgeable, and simply made me feel very comfortable and welcome. Thank you for such a wonderful experience! I have been raving to friends and family about the clinic and my wonderful experience. Thanks!
Monica H.
Excellent service and competences + high standards of
Sylvie R.
I came in a little wary after a bad visit at another clinic and not only did you put me at ease but that was also addressed by several people. Nice of you to take notes about patients concerns and then follow up on them!
Anita C.
I've been so scared to go back to the dentist…I really appreciate Dr. Sayeg, Kim and Shinny for helping me get through that fear! I'm looking forward to seeing y'all in 6 months for my next cleaning!
Cyrena G.
Donna A.
The best dental experience I've had! Very relaxing environment,everyone was very patient and calm (no urgency), and Dr. Sayeg amazed me with how much time he spent with me – very nice. Shinny was great and friendly.
Jennifer D.
Great office. Very comfortable, love the water/coffee option. Love watching a movie while I get my teeth cleaned! Referring my husband and mother to your office.
Amy H.
Great first visit. I am looking forward to my consultation in the coming weeks. I can honestly say that it was the best experience I have had visiting a dentist. I also thank Carissa for suggesting that I visit your office.
Doug T.
The team is very professional, but most importantly they are very personal and sensitive when it comes to the patient condition/needs. I appreciate that.
Elizabeth G.
Both Lori and Dr. Sayeg did a great job of making my 3 year old son feel comfortable on his very first visit to the dentist. Thanks so much!
Paula F.
My family lives in Cumming and I work from home now, but
Chris M.
Dear Dr. Sayeg & Staff,
The first day that I came into your office, I felt as though, we were at home. The water, the drinks, and especially the coffee. Everyone is always nice and very helpful. "I thank god for you and your staff", Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to take care of my teeth. I have a ways to go with service, and I enjo every minute of the pampering you give.
Pamela W.
Fabulous in every way. Felt the doctor didn't just go through the motions. Really top notch and would highly recommend to anyone looking for dental assistance.
Kelly M.
Everyone was as nice as they could be. It would be great to be treated like that by people everywhere I went.
Larry N.
Excellent first impression! I felt very cared for in my initial exam and cleaning. The entire visit was extremely comprehensive and the staff was very welcoming and professional.
Regina M.
Lisa W.
I liked the paraffin hand wax, it was really nice and moisturizing…something I should do more often for myself but don't have the time for these days with a 3 year old and a 6 month old. Thank you for a little "me time" with my dental visit.
Jasmine W.
Everything went well during my first visit. Everyone was nice and professional. I was impressed with the technology used during the visit. Thanks also for the paraffin wax treatment…nice touch!
Susan H.
This was my first visit with Dr. Sayeg but it will definitely not be my last. The staff is great, the atmosphere was wonderful and I absolutely loved the paraffin wax; it was an excellent bonus to an already wonderful visit!
Latosha M.
Excellent, professional, and personal care. As an extremely anxious patient, I found your informational approach and your calm demeanor and your staff to be the reason why I will return for my next visits.
Rosemary P.
It was a great experience. Being in the healthcare field, I greatly appreciated the time taken by Dr. Sayeg during consultation, the professionalism of the staff and the appearance of the office. Many thanks.
Kirk H.
Very professional, courteous, and knowledgeable staff.I can tell that everyone there truly cares about their job and their performance shows it.
Jonathan F.
You and your office did an outstanding job. It totally changes my feelings about my future dental visits.
Janet L.
I am always very very nervous when you mention the word dentist. When I entered the office I ask a lady in the lobby how long has she been coming, once she said 15 years I was sold. The Dr and staff were very nice and made me feel comfortable.
Gina S.
I have been visiting Dr. Sayeg's office for about 14 years now. It is the most warm and welcoming office I have ever been in. The experience is so good that my 5 year old daughter says going to the dentist is as much fun as a birthday party!
Penelope R.
It's like visiting family and not a Dentist's office. Everyone is so friendly. I know I will get superior dental treatment plus the added hand spa is something I look forward to. I would definitely recommend Dr. Sayeg & his team. Keep up the great work!
Doretta E.
Pamela W.
Dr. Mark Sayeg I'm so please with you and your Staff. Thanks again for making me Smile again. you'all go that extra mile to make sure your client is comfortable, thanks for the paraffin wax thumbs up.
Lillie C.
Dr. Sayeg definitely has patient's best interest in mind when discussing treatment options. I REALLY appreciate that.
David C.
You are a very friendly and welcoming group! I enjoyed meeting every single one of you and appreciate your demeanor and professionalism. THANKS!
Montse C.
I asked my boyfriend if it's possible to be in love with a dentist office (lol). My experience was great. It's nice to deal with an honest practice, and with friendly, professional people who care about the patient, not just about the money.
Veronica A.
Dr. Sayeg and his team always make my family feel very comfortable and make the dental experience enjoyable…even for a 4 year old! Thanks so much!
Sydney L.
Dr. Sayeg did a fantastic job on all my teeth, and he fixed a discolored tooth in the front of my mouth and I am thrilled!!!!!!!!!!! Love this office. Everyone one is sweet, friendly and fun.
Maureen H.
I always feel like I am getting the best care for my teeth which is what is most important. I also like knowing that if I wanted cosmetic updates I would be in good hands, but it is not pushed on me in any way. The staff is very friendly (receptionists and every hygienist I have seen in addition to Dr. Sayeg himself), and I love having the TVs in each room as a distraction! Additionally, it is so nice having email confirmations in addition to phone confirmations. I think the only draw back is that I moved since I started care there, so it is a bit of a drive for me now, but I think it's worth it!
Stephanie C.
I always have a great experience here. I LOVE that I come in the door sit for 2 seconds and get seen right away. As a mom this really helps me out. So thanks for your speediness!
Megan H.
Hands down the best experience I've ever had at a dentist. And bear in mind that I'm not one who dreads dental appointments. The face-to-face consult with Dr. Sayeg before ever getting to the chair was appreciated, as was the cheerful and professional staff. I am impressed.
Todd S.
Everyone was extremely pleasant. It was the best visit to a dentist office that I've ever had.
Reginald W.
The dental hygienist was especially nice. Also taking the tour of my mouth on the overhead tv was interesting-I've never seen such close ups!
Carolyn J.
The best part is Dr Sayeg is just a wonderful man and I have always felt well cared for never pressured into having anything done. He cares about your teeth, but he cares about the person too.
C King.
Your state of the art equipment (interior views of my teeth projected on the TV) was extremely beneficial to me.You pointed out dental "situations" in my mouth that I have never understood. The warm and friendly demeanor of the staff is especially relaxing and pleasurable.
Lynn H.