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During the first few days of being in Bangkok I felt pretty ill, being sick and a general lack of energy, I think just a combination of jet lag and the heat, but my next trip was to visit the Tiger Temple, something that I did not want to miss. So I dragged my sorry backside out of bed at 6am and off we went. The first part of the tour took me to Damnoen Saduak, which is the largest and most touristy of the floating markets. Yes, it is touristy, and yes, it is catered for foreigners with loads of souvenirs to be had, but this is how Thai people ultimately shopped, and still do in some of the canals of Bangkok, and so for this reason it is interesting to see.
At the floating market, you get in a long boat, which sits about 8-10 people and they take you through the network of canals. As you pass the stalls, if you so much as look, they will haul the boat in, saying "you wanna buy?", and you can look at their wares at your leisure. Bartering or haggling is common in Thailand. The idea is that they will say one price, you offer at least half, they will then say that they have a family to feed and tell you another price, and you just keep going until you reach an acceptable price. You can pick up some real bargains. However, if you are happy with the original price then that's ok. You will sometimes find yourself bartering over 10p!
We passed some Thai homes and it is really interesting to see how Thai people live. Some of the houses are just wooden and they are supported on concrete posts in the water. You think to yourself that they have nothing, but most Thai people don't know any different and a lot of them don't know about our 2 up 2 down houses, our cars, our belongings. It sort of makes you feel a little humble because they are generally a happy race of people. Having lived in Thailand, one thing that I have learned about myself is that I don't need all the material possessions that I used to own.
Whenever you book on these tours, there can be 2 or 3 destinations in one day, which means that you get to see more stuff, but also you don't get much time in each place. You could easily spend a whole day in one place, depending on what you find interesting. Nevertheless, the next stop was Kanchanaburi.
There is a lot of war history here, and I wanted to see the Bridge over the River Kwai. (Or as it is spelt, and pronounced in Thailand, River Kwae). Am told that the river was not originally called the Kwai, but because the bridge was rebuilt there, they renamed the river. Allied Forces bombed the original bridge in 1944, destroyed 3 sections of it, and if you are interested in this history, this place will be for you. During the building of the bridge, for every life that was lost there was a meter of steel laid on it, and you can visit the Death Railway Museum and war cemeteries if you are interested in learning more about what happened during these terrible times.
Moving on from Kanchanaburi, was my next destination- The Tiger Temple. On the bus I met a couple from London and a guy from The Netherlands, so I hung out with them for the day. It sometimes nice to see these different places with people because at least you can comment on how beautiful or interesting you have found it. If you are alone then you find yourself talking to yourself! No? Just me then! There was no entrance fee but you could leave a donation to go towards the tiger's upkeep and to help them build a "tiger island". There are a few other animals here like camels and deer but it was the majestic tigers that I wanted to see.
The tigers are looked after by monks and Thai and foreign volunteers. Every day at 4pm they are brought down to a canyon for the many tourists that arrive daily. Instead of queuing and probably not getting the chance to see them up close, I paid 1000baht to "jump the queue" and have photos taken up close and personal. When it was my turn two of the handlers took me by the hand and took me to the first tiger. There are about six or seven big cats including some younger ones. The handlers position you and then put this massive tiger's head on your lap and then proceed to take photos for you. The tigers are pretty docile, but at the slightest move the handlers move you out pretty quickly. There are rules to be followed to ensure your safety- you are not allowed to wear red as this may excite the tigers, and the tigers themselves are all fed cooked meat. The tigers have grown used to being handled by humans, but all animals have a natural instinct in them and any one little thing could set them off and this could be disastrous for them and the Temple.
There is some controversy surrounding this Temple. People say that there is interbreeding going on, the tigers are kept in small cages during the times there are no visitors there, they are drugged, and the money from the donations isn't been used to build the tiger island. However, I don't believe that the Monks would allow any harm to come to these cats. (I intend to go back and visit when I am back in Thailand next year, just to see what changes there have been). But, you will just have to pay a visit and make your own mind up. I enjoyed my visit there and was even reduced to tears because I was so overwhelmed at getting close to these creatures.
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People already get tired with the realities they face in their real lives. When they try to steal some time from their hectic schedules they would prefer to see something that can cheer and soothe their minds. Satymeva Jayate is about truth and reality only and one need one hr oon Sunday to watch it. Sunday is a day to relax and do something to relax minds, too . People would find it it depressing or waste of time only to watch something like this on Sunday which is reality when they would wish to see something that can entertain their minds.Satymevajayte is not a show of entertainment ..It should not be shown on Sundays . Such a long show of reality need not liked by audience. People may find Animal planet or national Geography far better to watch on Sunday than Satyamevajayate. I like Amirkhan for his acting and movies it is better he not be make an earning by anchoring a show like this by being an ambassador to speak about truth only . The shows Crime patrol Dastak , anchored by An ...moreAnswered by Rachana, 02 Apr 11:12 am
Dont Know abt others, But I jumped in to something that i usually at times become very busy or travelling so I missed it in this season but following it on InternetAnswered by Indian Ocean, 02 Apr 10:49 am
Yes ..people want masala , gossip and cat fights as in serials and waste shows like bigg boss
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Christina Perri has been laying low in the year since she released her Christmas EP and another take of "A Thousand Years" for the final Twilight film, but now she's back with the new ballad "Human."
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When it was first published in 1998, J.L. Granatsteins Who Killed Canadian History? set off a firestorm of controversy, touching a chord in our nations psyche. Who Killed the Canadian Military? promises to follow the same trajectory, as Canadians question the effectiveness of a military that is weakly waving the white flag both at home and on the international peacekeeping front. From failed submarine deals to tragic helicopter crashes, military equipment is sadly out of date and out of shape, Granatstein asserts. Military personnel are stretched far too thinly and are ill-prepared for the battlefield or peacekeeping. He wonders if Canadians are aware that we rank 34th among nations in the provision of troops for UN peacekeeping, and that our vaunted reputation for diplomacy is pretty much in tatters. And now, its not just Canadians who are questioning our diminished military. Since 9/11 and the USIraq war, America is seriously evaluating our ability to defend our own border against a terrorist attack.
Who are these killers of the Canadian army, navy, and air force? Granatstein fingers a government who believes that peacekeeping solves everything, and the organizational restructurers who thought that putting everyone in green might make a new breed of soldier. He notes, too, the anti-American sentiment that says wed rather fight the Yanks than our (potential) enemies.
Most important, Granatstein provides a powerful and articulate argument for the re-establishment of a well-funded and well-trained militaryand a realistic strategy for how we can achieve it, given the threatening new climate of the 21st century. Written by one of our most outspoken military experts and thoughtful historians, Who Killed the Canadian Military? will provoke impassioned debate and controversy in the media, and among ordinary Canadians.


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Weather Blog: Since Fredericksburg resides "in the seam" between the Richmond VA and Washington DC media markets this blog is a look at the weather from a Fredericksburg-centric point of view.
April showers? Almost there
The calendar still reads March but the weather this weekend will seem more like the old "April showers" refrain. A surface low-pressure center currently located over the Great Lakes region is dragging a cold front across the Midwest. Ahead of the front the southerly wind flow is pumping Gulf of Mexico moisture northward into our area, which is triggering today's rainfall. The front itself will ooze just south of Fredericksburg near midnight tonight and then stall out, leaving the 'Burg in the cooler air behind it.
Another surface low pressure will then develop along this stalled front overnight. This feature will bring us the weekend's rainfall, which could be substantial. Check out this section of a Weather Prediction Center graphic for the 72 hours from Friday morning through Monday morning:The purplish shading that covers Fredericksburg indicates the potential for over two inches of rainfall from this system.
Temperatures will also be suppressed a bit by the clouds and the cool air behind the stalled front (which won't push completely through our region until late Saturday night). After a high today in the low 60s – near normal for this date – both Saturday and Sunday will feature maximums in the upper 50s. The good news? Temperatures will remain well above freezing for this event so we don't have to worry about frozen precipitation.
But if you've planned outdoor activities for the weekend you will need rain gear. Or, one alternative would be the Wild & Scenic film festival on Saturday, which is indoors but will provide an environmental perspective of the great outdoors…without having to get wet by actually being outdoors!
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Firearm safety is taken seriously at outdoor retailer Gander Mountain where the company is giving away 50,000 trigger locks in a unique promotion.
Gander Mountain has promoted Mike Owens to the position of president and COO. Owens was the company's EVP and COO since joining in 2009.
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Leading firearms retailer Gander Mountain will open the state's first dedicated Gander Mtn. Firearms Super Center in Rogers, Minn., by the end of April. It will be the retailer's 12th store in the state.
Shortly after announcing the opening of its first firearms store in Minnesota, Gander Mountain came out with a new online and social media initiative aimed at promoting responsible gun ownership.
Gander Mountain will open Minnesota's first Gander Mtn. Firearms Super Center in Rogers. in late April. It will be the company's 12th store in the state.
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Two statues have debuted on Minnesota's new Interstate 35W Bridge that are shaped to look like the international cartographic symbol for water. Why? Besides mimicking the look of the Mississippi River as it passes through Minneapolis, the new sculptures are made from a type of concrete that is photocatalytic, meaning they will be able to convert gases like carbon monoxide, nitrous oxides and sulfur dioxide to higher oxidized states, making them less damaging to the environment. Another benefit of the new concrete mixture is that it never looks old as it maintains a white oxidized color on its outer skin.
The opening of the new I-35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge also has a deeper meaning, since it replaces the one that tragically collapsed about a year ago from a structural failure. The new one was erected so fast because the original was used by over 140,000 cars per day. Despite how quickly it was built, the new bridge has a 100-year life span, supports ten lanes of traffic thanks to an extra 76 feet of width, and has shoulders on both sides where the old one didn't – not to mention it cleans the air with art. Thanks for the tip, Terry!
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Q: What are the best practices for conducting impurity profiling of drugs? What is the best approach to finding unknown impurities?
In order to safeguard the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines, impurity profiling of drugs is paramount. The chemical
structure of these impurities is usually very much like that of the API and therefore the separation of API from impurities
can be a challenge. As a result, drug producers use methods with the highest possible resolution to study the related substances
present in a drug.
When aiming to find all the impurities in a drug, it is advisable to implement various kinds of separation techniques. For
instance, LC can have a different separation selectivity from capillary electrophoresis (CE) so applying both techniques yields
supplementary and complementary information about a particular sample. Moreover, within chromatography, it is often advisable
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The procedure applied strongly depends on the level of knowledge of the drug substance, the phase of development, and the
purpose of the impurity profiling study. For well defined processes, applying the defined method of analysis for different
batches could be an acceptable profiling approach. However, state-of-the-art profiling would require a different approach,
starting with performing a theoretical assessment based on product knowledge and the literature on the synthesis, degradation
pathways, and interaction with excipients. Based on the long list of impurities from the assessment, selection of the analytical
techniques and methods will be made, taking into account the physical and chemical characteristics of the components, such
as presence of chromophores, (calculated) pKa values, and (predicted) ionization in MS. After tuning the methods based on
a set of representative components, the data are processed, applying peak picking software to enable any impurities to be
found or to compare (differences in) impurity levels. This approach, combining prior knowledge, good quality data, and suitable
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is added to a product knowledge document, it allows the information level to be monitored and estimations to be made at any
point in time.
It is not really possible to point out a single procedure that is routinely applicable for impurity profiling. The very diverse
nature of (potential) impurities demands significant expertise in the selection of separation and detection techniques to
be included in impurity profiling studies. A theoretical expert assessment of impurities that might be expected should therefore
always precede any effort of practical profiling. Based on the estimated properties of these potential impurities, a choice
can be made for an array of separation and detection techniques to include in such studies. These separation techniques should
preferably be selected so as to be orthogonal (that is, relying on significantly differing separation mechanisms; for example,
reversed-phase LC [various modes], hydrophilic interaction chromatography [HILIC], CE) to minimize the chances of missing
out on impurities that may potentially co-elute, elute without retention, or not elute at all. In addition, for detection,
it is desirable to include more than just a single technique (note that no single detection technique is really generic).
Finally, after profiling, investigation of mass balance proves to be a versatile tool to estimate if important impurities
may have been missed.
Q: What are important topics for research in pharmaceutical analysis of small molecules?
For small molecules, analysts always aim for an improvement in the sensitivity of the analysis and an improvement in selectivity
of the separation technique, as well as an improvement in efficiency and speed. This is why we will most probably witness
in the near future more and more methods using ultrahigh-pressure liquid chromatography (UHPLC), entering into monographs.
Companies can save a lot of time and expense by adopting the newer miniaturized separation techniques, and they have an advantage
in doing so from the start, that is, when submitting the regulatory file. They can avoid the time-consuming method transfer
and adjustment process needed to transfer a standard LC method to a miniaturized one.
In general, activities that support impurity profiling offer opportunities for improvement; for example, the improvement of
method development strategies, orthogonality of methods and techniques, column selection, prediction of degradation pathways,
and interaction with excipients. Analysis of polar components is of special interest as these show little retention in the
classic LC–UV methods on C18 columns; investigation into the use of HILIC separation methods have grown in the last few years
as a result. Control of potential genotoxic impurities is also an important area for research. In contrast to impurity profiling
of regular impurities, which focuses on the detection of any unknowns above a specific threshold, the control of potential
genotoxic impurities today fully relies on assessments. Although the impurity threshold for genotoxic impurities is much lower,
technical capabilities allow screening for toxic impurities based on their intrinsic reactivity, in addition to the assessment.
Although not required, these screening methods have already been developed for alkylation agents and a similar approach would
allow other classes of toxic compounds to be screened for. With new EMA (CHMP/SWP/4446/2000; 2013), USP (232/233; 2014), and
ICH (Q3D; 2013) guidance on the horizon for heavy metals, there is a strong increase in work performed in this field, mainly
using inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP–MS).
Important areas include: genotoxic impurities; residues of (heavy) metal (catalysts); and process analytical technology.
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If you have leftover bagels after a Sunday brunch, don't throw them out. Instead, make bagel chips, a crunchy treat your kids will devour. Here's how.
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Thursday - Saturday 6.00pm - 11.30pm
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Bar: Tuesday - Wednesday 6.00pm - 12.00pm
Thursday- Saturday 6.00pm - 1.00am
Sunday 5.00pm - 10.00pm
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- Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
- Executive Chef: Nobuhisha Takahashi
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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Kozu, is a concept developed by Mark Barnett proprietor of Mao Tai for 29 years and Nobuisha Takahashi who was formally trained in Toyko for 10 years and head sushi chef in both Nobu London and Nobu Cape TownContinued
Kozu is a vibrant and contemporary restaurant serving Japanese food. It is a place for friends to meet and enjoy themselves whilst sharing plates of delicious and beautifully prepared food from tempura to aromatic grilled meats, fish and vegetables from the robata charcoal grill to mouth watering sushi and sashimi freshly prepared at the sushi bar where you can sit, eat and watch the talented Taka and his fellow sushi chefs at work. You can enjoy a pre or post dinner cocktail at Kozu's classic cocktail bar, or you can sit at the bar with your cocktail and try a taster from the bar menu of the delicious dishes that are available on the main menu.
Kozu is a vibrant and contemporary restaurant serving Japanese food. It is a place for friends to meet and enjoy themselves whilst sharing plates of delicious and beautifully prepared food from tempura to aromatic grilled meats, fish and vegetables from the robata charcoal grill to mouth watering sushi and sashimi freshly prepared at the sushi bar where you can sit, eat and watch the talented Taka and his fellow sushi chefs at work. You can enjoy a pre or post dinner cocktail at Kozu's classic cocktail bar, or you can sit at the bar with your cocktail and try a taster from the bar menu of the delicious dishes that are available on the main menu.
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41 reviews since 28 November 2013
- Food4.1Service3.9
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fit for foodies (23)special occasions (22)romance (17)business meals (15)group bookings (11)good vegetarian options (8)child friendly (6)pre/post theatre (4)outdoor eating (3)sunday lunch (3)outstanding value (2)brunch (1)disabled access (1)Show More
- Parsons Green hidden treasureJKingDined on 22/11/2014We have been passing this place since moving to the area and cannot believe we haven't tried it before. A great cocktail list but the star is the food. Great atmosphere too. Loved it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delcious!FoodieVIPDined on 22/11/2014This is our favourite local restaurant, we eat here the whole time and are so thankful that finally there is a decent sushi recent in Fulham, long live Kozu!! Amazing sushi & hot dishes, fantastic martinis, cool interior design and just generally a great place to go to for a good night out.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Chic but overall disappointingMarkusLDined on 4/11/2014A very modern and slick interior, but the service was not great, the waiting staff is not at all forthcoming or attentive. The menu is well designed with some interesting associations but the quality is just not where I would expect it to be.
- Great food, outstanding cocktailsOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 31/10/2014So happy to have such a nice restaurant in Parson's Green. Alltogether a great dining experience.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 25/10/2014Excellent food and ambiance. Great vegetarian options. The Zuma of Parsons GreenSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Chowhound123VIPDined on 19/10/2014Beautiful restaurant with amazing food! Highly recommend!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- What a great place! Bravo!foodieVIPDined on 17/10/2014Amazing japanese in the heart of Parson Green. If I could eat there every day, I would.Special Features:
- Best JapaneseFulhamfoodieDined on 10/10/2014Newly opened and doing really well. We went on a Friday night, and the restaurant was busy with a great atmosphere. The menu is extensive with all the miso and sushi, sushimi and grills you could ask for, as well as specials. We ordered little bits at a time and kept ordering from different sections of the menu. Everything was excellent quality and fabulous flavours. Two of our friend have been to Japan, and they were impressed by this new find in FulhamSpecial Features:
- West-end quality japaneseTEEDEEBEEDined on 30/9/2014Very good food, equivalent to some of the more expensive establishments in the West End. Some of our Japanese favourites were missing from the menu, but there were some more than adequate substitutes. The winelist was good. The décor was smart without being intimidating. The service was good and friendly. A great asset to the New Kings RoadSpecial Features:
- MonkeyVIPDined on 26/9/2014Excellent choice. Had great array of food and wonderful taste. Extensive wine menuSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- diggerandfrankDined on 24/9/2014Fabulous , unusual food cooked to perfection. Sumptuous, subtle flavours and stunning presentation. Bravo!Special Features:
- Trex saystrexVIPDined on 20/9/2014We were the only customer for Saturday lunch. More staff than customer. Expensive small portions. However I love all things yuzu and hojicha. This restaurant has the right idea for fancy original Japanese dishes. But bigger portions to draw a following first.Special Features:
- Very good beef teriyakiMrsbluthDined on 19/9/2014Beef teriyaki was tender and rare in the centre. Really nice. However, I went for the sushi, which was a disappointment. The rolls weren't great, and the sashimi was cut sloppily and had hard bits still attached. Unfortunately, the service was also inattentive.
- BeautifulOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/9/2014The ambience was beautiful and they had a wonderful drink selection. The food presentation was beautiful and the Sushi was delicious. The beef teriyaki came out raw, I did not eat my meal but would recommend the Sushi and dumplings.Special Features:
- Birthday treatTillyDined on 3/9/2014Took our son and daughter-in-law here for a birthday dinner. Service was very good, a nice atmosphere and lovely food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great ambience; good foodlondenerDined on 31/8/2014Although, I felt it was a bit pricey for those portions. The drinks we ordered felt a little weak. Tempura and sushi were pretty good. The chicken teriyaki was ok.Special Features:
- Bar food at restaurant pricesiss65Dined on 30/8/2014Was looking forward to finding a decent Japanese restaurant in SW6 but this is not it. Starters of tempura prawn, salt and pepper squid and soft shell crab were ok but no better. Portions were small and expensive (average over £10 each). Pork belly and blackened cod were both ok but again not great and small portions. Overall dinner including .5l of sake plus 3 beers was over £150 - for this kind of money, I expect more. Also, our table was in the bar area and it didn't really feel like eating in a restaurant. Left feeling hungry.
- PerfectstephenuDined on 30/8/2014If you're looking for somewhere that is something a little more than the usual then this is it and if you love suhsi you will love Kozu. We sat on the seating at the sushi bar which added to the experience watching the masters in action and being served by your personal chef. Apart from the food, the bar offers an excellent drink selection which includes some of their own Japanese fusion cocktails. Two of us enjoyed a brilliant evening dining out, however if you're in the area and fancy a light nibble and some good drinks - do it, it's perfect for it.Special Features:
- Yo Sushi food at Nobu pricesDominiqueKDined on 15/8/2014This is a sad day for SW6 dinning - Mao Tai was a great institution which has finally been ruined, replaced now by the new "Kozu" .Essentially, this means they have changed nothing but the menu. The food is overpriced and very poor. The Teriyaki chicken was a dry mess and the legendary Mao Tai Bang Bang chicken has also been ruined? Check the bill carefully. On a previous occasion, our bill included expensive cocktails which we had neither ordered nor drunk. If you want Japanese, go to Itsu - Much better food at sensible prices. We will not be going back.
- ok not amazing!eatkateVIPDined on 27/7/2014Nothing too special about the food or service although the restaurant is a lovely space - I left still feeling rather unsatisfied hunger wiseSpecial Features:
- Chowhound123VIPDined on 14/6/2014Takahashi is a beautiful restaurant with great food and fantastic service. The sushi was so fresh and good, we can't wait to go back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 167 reviews are from the Kozu reviews archive.
- Awesome!TknmDined on 24/1/2013I wanted to take my wife out for our anniversary and wanted to have Singaporean cuisine. Went to Mao Tai and loved every minute of it. We have sea food which was extremely tasty. Ambience and service was spot on! Well recommended!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A good experienceMaurizioDined on 1/1/2013I stayed the first of January and the food was very good and there was agood choice alsoSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- New Year's Eve dinnerFulhamfoodie1Dined on 31/12/2012Was a great choice for New Years Eve. The atmosphere was good, food great as usual. A little pricey but worth it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food but way overpriced.JB01Dined on 31/12/2012Good food but way overpriced. £6.50 for a bowl of egg fried rice?!Special Features:
- Mao Tai - we will return! WeSalzeeeeeDined on 31/12/2012Mao Tai - we will return! We went for new years eve dinner (have a child so had to be home for 10pm as babysitter was going out!) lovely meal. It is expensive but delicious. Only negative is that the waitress didn't really help us with our food choice - we ordered WAY too much which obviously cost more - it would have been good to have some tips.Special Features:
- We have been going to MaoDMHfoodDined on 29/12/2012We have been going to Mao Tai for many years, more of a special occasion place. Service very attentive and food standard generally high. Value? It is fairly expensive..cheapest wine is circa £24/25 which means around £28 with service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- new years eve dinnerFulhamfoodie1Dined on 1/12/2012We had a meal at Mao Tai on New Years Eve, The food was lovely, the cocktails were great, fabulous atmosphere. We will definitely return.I would recommend this to a friend.
- FALLEN OFFOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 10/11/2012THE SEAWEED WAS WAY TOO SALTY. THE SPRING ROLLS AND DUMPLINGS INDIFFERENT. OTHER DISHES MERELY OKAY. WONTON SOUP GOOD. SERVICE SPOTTY. COMES FROM TURNING THE PLACE INTO A WINE BAR. SADSpecial Features:
- quiet for a saturday nightkevelleDined on 27/10/2012Haven't been here since last year. The food remains a highlight but the attentiveness of the staff was somewhat lacking. Was there on a saturday night and it was surprisingly quiet - perhaps the hipsters have moved on?...
- Great food, service a bit quick!eatoutalotVIPDined on 24/10/2012Food was fantastic, couldn't really fault it. Just a shame they brought everything out at once withint 10 mins of ordering. I like efficient service but this was a little over the top as meant some dishes went cold and felt a bit rushed.Special Features:
- ExcellentSW11Dined on 19/10/2012Best chinese I have been to in London, thoroughly recommend, especially all the various different types of starter.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food was delicious and ourFeBeDined on 9/10/2012Food was delicious and our waiter very good on telling us how much to order for 6 people. Charming front of house. My only quibble was the constant pouring wine which interrupted the conversation. The bottles were opened away from the table and we strangely ended up with a very large tally of bottles on the bill which given how many of us there were with two not drinking was impossible. Why cannot restaurants learn that being overly attentive is as annoying as being not attentive. Having a waiter constantly buzzing round the table like an unwanted fly is quite unsettling. Give people time to drink some of the glass rather than topping up every sip. They seem to be pushing constantly for another bottle to be ordered.Special Features:
- Always great, always deliversLittleglutton2012Dined on 6/10/2012I have always loved Mai Tai but hadn't been for about 6 months so ventured again with my boyfriend last Saturday evening. It was as good as ever...food excellent, great ambience (I was surprised it wasn't full) and service attentive but not intrusive. It is not inexpensive so people shouldnt think its just a casual local place, but I often compare it to other restaurants in the same higher price bracket and it is no comparison & without any of the pretence! we actually recommended it to friends at brunch the morning after. Very very good!I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always good food, but slow serviceRichiesReviewsDined on 22/9/2012Food at Mao Tai is always good, and when you order the food comes quickly but you have to make an effort to get the staffs attention, and for the price you pay you could do with feeling a little more looked after.Special Features:
- Beautiful, ambient venue!simmonsimmoDined on 12/9/2012We went to Mao Tai for a birthday dinner. We had pre-dinner cocktails in the bar (which were absolutely delicious, although very expensive) and then ordered a selection of starters and dumplings to share between the five of us. All of the food was delicious and the waiter was very attentive. The atmosphere of the bar and restaurant was brilliant too - will definitely be going back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- excellent food & wineSquynxyVIPDined on 23/8/2012Went here as a party of four sharing a number of dishes. The food was excellent and we had a great Argentine red wine with it. Highly recommended for a good night out!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very Enjoyable MealDiner123Dined on 19/8/2012We had a very enjoyable meal at Mao Tai there are some new interesting and tasty additions to the menu. I loved the sea bass sashimi and the crab harumaki summer roll. We were, as always made to feel very much at home by the lovely Mao tai staff. We'll be back soonSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Would I go back?Kvs1Dined on 11/8/2012Probably. But just for the food, it was a Saturday night and wasn't very busy. The food is great if you pick right! I love spicy food and picked a dish with chilly but it wasn't hot at all. I would recommend getting a few dishes to share among the table, the portion sizes are big and the food comes very quickly so not great if you like to take your time over dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointingLondondinerDined on 7/7/2012I had good memories of dining at this restaurant a couple of years ago. This time I was disappointed with both the food and the service. The staff were unfriendly from the moment we walked in. They got our order wrong and were unapologetic that they gave us a meat version of our vegetarian choice. The food came out in dribs and drabs and we had to remind them of food we were still waiting for. we had to ask several times to get cutlery and extra suaces. The food was nice but not outstanding. I wouldn't go back


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A sad day for the Pizzas of Angelo's Pizza
It's a sad day for pizza in Baltimore—and for the Pizzas of Baltimore. Angelo's Pizza in Hampden, co-owned by Angelo and Tommy Pizza—yes, that's their last name—has closed down, according to the Sun.
Mr. Wrong wrote about Angelo's and its "Big Slice" in City Paper's recent PIZZA issue:
Angelo's is the home of "The Big Slice," and of course everyone should experience this once in their pizza-life, because it is an opportunity break the rule about never eating anything bigger than your head. Also, everybody should find a reason to purchase a whole entire giant novelty-sized pie used to make "The Big Slice," because nothing makes people happier at a public gathering than to see someone show up with a pizza the size of half a ping-pong table, seriously, it's a great way to make friends, Pizza Diplomacy. I frequent Angelo's because an image of the regular, non-giant Angelo's pie is what pops into the pizza-shaped thought-bubble over my head when I think of pizza, a large pie that barely fits into the box, and the slices are kinda flat in the middle with a big chewy crust-handle to hang on to, not too much sauce, lotsa salty cheese, and a lovely little scattering of herbs over the whole schmear. Two slices usually gets me there, but of course there's always room for a third slice, or sure, maybe a fourth if nobody's looking, who am I kidding. I like to keep it basic at Angelo's, one or two toppings, usually just pepperoni. Also makes for a killer leftover cold-pizza-for-breakfast slice, if there's any left.
Baltimore tweeters including former CP editor Lee Gardner declared their sadness at the news, and wondered about the future of the Pizzas:
A clue to the fate of the local Pizza institution might have come in Noah Scialom's "How's It Goin'" column, on page 76 of that same City Paper pizza issue (pictured). In it, "Tommy Pizza, like the pie," responds that it's goin', "like the rest of the country, terrible… Quiznos just filed for bankruptcy":


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|Mon, 08-20-2012 - 8:41am
Good morning ladies, its Monday, how was your weekend?? What do you have planned for the day?
|Tue, 08-21-2012 - 9:52am
Did you sell your house? We've been so focused on the move that we kind of forgot that we still have to sell ours. I have a realtor meeting this week, but it won't go on the market til we're out,
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|Mon, 08-20-2012 - 5:33pm
Tonight Megan and I are having McDs and watching something on demand. Just want to relax with her for a while. We've been clashing a lot lately. More clashes ahead with school starting so want some calm when I can get it.
|Mon, 08-20-2012 - 5:19pm
What. A. Day.
Jasper. Sigh. I did some internet research on him. He's been sleeping in the cupboard under the sink for about a week- not eating/ drinking much. Sigh. From the symptoms he has- (labored breathing, rapid heartbeat that we can see, major weight loss, lethargy) I think he's got some sort of heart failure. And I have a horrible feeling it's past the point where anything can be done for him. Sigh. So didn't want to have to put any animals down while Kristen's not home. Don't want to go there with my neighbor either- it was her cat to begin with. Thinking maybe a vet visit is in order, but from other things I've read is that if heart failure is advanced as I think Jasper is, he won't survive the proceedures to find out what's wrong with him.
Becca. So we go to the DMV for a permit. She hasn't looked at the book. "Well mom- lots of other kids haven't studied and they passed." She didn't even get past the signs part. Missed 2 of them, you can't miss any. Very frustrated child- esp since we waited over an HOUR to take the test. And I forgot my Kindle. SIGH. She can re-take in 15 days. I so hope we don't have to sit there for another 2 hours and wait to test. I need to check the school's website, but I think she has up until range to get her permit.
Kristen. So far so good in school. Though I'm probably going to get yelled at. Pearson sent her 2 more checks. At least that's what I thought they were- so I went and opened them. I guess she got performance pay if she finished the project. But I don't think she knew. It's about $100- so it'll just about cover her part of the fridge.
So I texted her and told her that I'd put it in her savings acct so she can access it.
I'll probably get "MOOOOMMM- you aren't supposed to open my mail". SIGH. But what was I supposed to do? Mail them to her? Our credit union doesn't have an office where she's at school. The bookstore isn't going to cash a check that big. Walmart is going to charge her a fee to cash them. Wait until next month when we see her to give it to her?
And now I guess the BF is coming over. Didn't want to have to see him right now. Told Becca she could have made me the "bad guy" and said that I said he couldn't come over. School starts in 2 weeks anyways, so they won't be seeing a whole lot of each other after that point anyways.
On a positive note- this whole one child thing is actually quite nice. No bathroom drama. When we drive anywhere- the back seat is so quiet. Quiet house. You can walk in Kristen's room and not worry about stepping on stuff. I need to do some work in there- I'm not changing much in there but I'm going to use some of the space for some very badly needed storage.
|Mon, 08-20-2012 - 4:31pm
I had a doctor appointment this morning to have some moles looked at ( all normal, yeah!) and then ran errands. After lunch I took a nap and Zeph played his DS and built with Legos. I'm working on laundry now and trying to de-stress. DH is on a tem building retreat for work- a boat tour, deep sea fishing and beach days are on his agenda. Horrible timing, but I hope he enjys himself.
I'm here managing his parents and their emotions while trying to keep mine in check also. MIL is all about how hot AZ is, and what a long drive it is, and how hard it is to leave the house to us. They entered into this willingly and this is advantageous to them too. It's been hard to keep quiet so we part on good terms. She seems completely unaware that we are having big life changing emotions also. I'm ready to get in there and start unpacking! She had movers come today and move their bedroom set to the garage to be shipped to AZ at later date. FIL has a bad back and is sleeping on an air mattress for the next 3 nights and they are worried about how he will handle the drive. I don't know why they are waiting to go, it seems like they are ready and just prolonging it.
We start school on Wed. I'm hoping the schedule will add some normalcy to our lives admidst the change. I'm getting things set for that. On the plus side the dog has been oddly well behaved-YEAH!
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|Mon, 08-20-2012 - 12:43pm
Morning was a bit busy! Kenzie had her drug awareness meeting for the swim team. She was crabby as her cycle started, "mom guess what started today?" Not surprised kiddo, you've been a bit moody the past few days! Ugh. Now I'm at work until 7:00. The treasurer to the association called on my way in and wants me to attend the board meeting tonight, DH will be so excited.
New washer is supposed to come today, yippee!!!
The girls wanted spagetti tonight, so we shall see if DH is able to run to the store to get that. We are still not able to see eye to eye about things and had a horrible conversation yesterday.
|Mon, 08-20-2012 - 11:30am
Good morning everyone. Trying to enjoy my time off but I'm tired and my ear feels icky. Our hot weather seems to have left. I'm not liking upper 70's when I wanted to spend these couple of weeks at the lake and water park with Ian.
This morning, I made french toast, ran errands to the bank and post office, now I'm doing a little cleaning. This afternoon, I hope to read, cross stitch, fill out Kayleigh's passport app, organize some things for our camping trip. Ian is expecting a friend to arrive around noonish. Kayleigh is working on summer assignments, and some things for science club and GSA. She'll probably take her bike out later.
|Mon, 08-20-2012 - 11:25am
Morning. First day of school and all three were starting new schools so they were all nervous ans scared and handling it in their own way. Matthew was very quiet and dealing with a queezy stomach, Katie was jabbering her head off and Natalie was yelling at her to shut up and then bickering with her. I was nervous for all three and when I came home Tim was sitting on the front porch waiting for me. Sat down on the bricks and cried, I was so stressed and I needed a good cry. Tim just hugged me up and let me cry. Then took me to Atlanta Bread Company for a bagel and coffee. Home and was having to wrestle with myself about taking a nap and enjoying the quiet house or start working on getting the house clean. I chose to clean this mornng and take a nap in a bit. LOL I still need to fold some laundry and vaccuum then I will be done for a bit. After school at 4pm Natalie has PT.
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After a chilly start across Central Florida on Monday, things warm up in a hurry.
Temperatures across the region were in the 40s and 50s early Monday, but it will warm almost 10 degrees above the average high of 71 degrees, with light southeast winds. Monday's high will reach 79 degrees.
High temperatures will warm to 75 degrees on Tuesday, when rain chances increase to 60 percent.
The high temperature in Orlando on Wednesday will be in the mid-60s, then much cooler weather invades the Orlando area.
Temperatures drop to 38 degrees both Thursday and Friday mornings.
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NAPLES, Fla. - Speaker of the House John Boehner is scheduled to visit Southwest Florida this week in support of Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
The Romney campaign said Boehner will visit their Naples Victory Office on Tamiami Trail in Naples on Tuesday morning. Doors will open for the meet-and-greet event at 9am. The event is scheduled to begin at 10am.


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Mathews House Rental Photos and Description
Farmhouse, 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, (Sleeps 8-10) optional guest cottage
Wake to sweeping, pastoral river views.
Sip your coffee in a comfy wicker chair on the waterfront porch.
Slip into your swimsuit for a dip in the pool.
Relax in the hammock by the water, shaded by hundred year old trees.
Here is a complete antidote to everything urban.
Launch your boat and sail down into Chesapeake Bay from the deep water dock.
Watch the bald eagles and ospreys catch fish in the river.
Gather at the firepit for smores and star gazing in the evenings.
Daytrip to Williamsburg, golf courses, wineries, theme parks and museums.
Families love this charming and updated farmhouse that perfectly blends vintage charm and luxury conveniences.
ACCOMMODATIONS : 4 BR / 3.5 BA (sleeps 8 - 10 ) + optional guest cottage (sleeps 2 )
House and Guest Cottage sleep 12 people
2 King master suites + 1 King BR + 1 BR w/ Twins + 2 Daybeds
~ Downstairs king bed master suite w/private bath, sitting area and waterfront deck
~ Upstairs king bed master suite w/ remodeled private bath, sitting area & large waterfront balcony
~ 3rd king bedroom - water view, adjacent room w/ twin daybed - shared attached bathroom.
~ 4th bedroom - 2 twin beds, adjacent room w/ twin daybed - shared attached bathroom.
Amenities - High thread count bed linens, spa bath towels, cabana pool towels, soaps, shampoos & paper goods are provided.
Optional guest cottage - open floor plan w/ full kitchen, bath, living area and queen bed.
Guest cottage is rented only with the main house.
Wireless 4G internet connects up to 5 computers or PDAs
Great sunset views from the west-facing, brick river front porch.
Cozy family room for watching movies, eating popcorn or playing games.
Good selection of board games and puzzles provided.
Well equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and rustic brick floors.
Separate dining room (seats 10)
Quiet and cozy study/parlor for curling up with a good book.
DirectTV satellite TV service with DVR and DVD player
Large swimming pool with chaises, tables and chairs (open seasonally April - Sept)
Private pier with 7' water depth - dock up to a 60' craft
Attached floating dock makes stepping off your boat a breeze
Abundant water areas for kayaking, sailing or crabbing.
No fishing license needed to fish from the dock
Crabpots available for catching crabs from the dock
Horseshoe Pit with horseshoes, Croquet & Volleyball
Hammock by the water shaded by huge old trees
Fire Pit with Adirondack chairs
Private neighborhood boat launch is one house away
Local marina for boat service and supplies
Well equipped kitchen -- Stainless cookware, baking dishes, service for 12, Cuisinart coffeemaker, food processor, crockpot, blender, waffle iron, mixer, electric griddle for pancakes.
Prepare meals with the abundant locally grown produce and fresh seafood.
Dining table seats Ten
Herb garden for your use - basil, thyme, rosemary, tarragon, parsley, lavender - in season.
Historic Williamsburg (45 min) and Yorktown (30 min) are south just across the York River.
Jamestown Settlement and historic river plantations beckon you farther along the James River.
Mariners Museum in Newport News houses the raised Civil War ironclad, The Monitor and great displays on the history of boats and fishing in the Chesapeake Bay.
Virginia Institute of Marine Science ( VIMS ) aquarium is a fun, family learning adventure.
Busch Gardens, Kings Dominion, Water Country USA, are popular family theme parks in Williamsburg.
Award winning golf courses to the south in Williamsburg and to the north near Irvington.
Norton Yacht Marina in Deltaville is an ASA sailing school with top-rated instructors.
Local children's sailing and tennis camps are available - at Ware Neck Yacht Club - register early!
Local farm offers pick your own blueberries for luscious, fresh berries in season.
To the north, across the Rappahannock River is the National Park birthplace of George Washington and Stratford Hall, the ancestral home of the Lee Family (Henry Lightfoot Lee and Robert E. Lee).
In the town of Mathews find great locally owned restaurants: Richardson's (in the old drug store building -still retains the original ice cream counter), Southwind Pizza has innovative food and week-end music or the White Dog Bistro for fine dining or casual drinks on the deck.
Donk's Theatre houses the Lil' Ole Opry and features talented regional singers. Check their website.
Bay School of the Arts features the artwork of local artists and has fun art classes for all.
Stop by the Mathews Visitor Center in the original Sibley's General Store on Main Street.
Arrange for a guided kayaking tour or charter a local boat captain to take you fishing or tour the beautiful Chesapeake Bay and the local rivers.
You will find much to like in Mathews, but not a stoplight in the whole county.
In the town of Gloucester Courthouse, visit the 18th century village green with original courthouse, debtors prison, museum and Visitors Center.
On Main Street you will find:
Wild Rabbit Cafe has casual food made with fresh local ingredients -- a favorite for coffee and WiFi.
Visit Ware Neck Produce for just-picked local produce, fruits and freshly caught local fish.
Kelsick Market has local gourmet foods to pair with their selection of craft beers and wine.
Food Lion grocery stores located in Gloucester Courthouse and Mathews. On Route 17 South, find Super Walmart, Lowe's, Home Depot, Starbucks, UPS Store and other nationally known stores.
Pick up a brochure on the Virginia Wine Trail and try some great local wines. Saude Creek Winery and New Kent Winery are in New Kent, home of Martha Washington, our first, First Lady.
Step back to simpler times, wonderful memories await you in this unhurried and unspoiled area.
A portion of our annual rentals are used to support conservation of the waters of the Chesapeake Bay so that future generations may enjoy the beauty and bounty of our rivers and estuaries.
Keywords: Chesapeake Bay, Swimming Pool, Williamsburg, Internet, King, Wifi, Oysters,
Mathews, Gloucester, Riverhouse, Waterfront,
Fishing, Sailing, Kayaking, Retreat, Farmhouse
- Suitability:
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
Why Marsha Carlton chose Mathews
Mathews / Gloucester Courthouse area is filled with miles of water coastline and friendly owner-run businesses.
Yet you are less than an hour to major airports, world-class museums, golf and theme parks. The abundance of locally available seafood, wine & produce is our favorite part of this area!
What makes this house unique
The North River is the gold coast of the area, lined with historic farms and equestrian properties. Whether you want to fish,sail, kayak,bike,paddleboard or stretch out in a hammock, this is a perfect location.
Guestbook comments from the owner
We really enjoyed ourselves at your house, one of the most comfortable beds we have ever
slept in. We got to watch the bald eagle hunt almost every morning.
It was so quiet and peaceful.
We were amazed at how little boat traffic was on the river, that is what makes your place unique.
Navigation on the river was not a problem, there are enough markers so you can stay in the channel. They do have an oyster reef that is marked about a mile down from the house, you
need to stay to the right heading down the river. Fishing was fantastic! We caught lots of big speckled trout down in Mobjack Bay heading toward the East River. The dock is one of
the best we have ever used and the boat ramp is very convenient.
It was also nice catching crabs while sitting on the dock watching the sunset. Nice crabs!


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Where can I find good ceviche in LA county?
- truetraveler Apr 8, 2009 10:22 AM
Just came back from a week long vacation in Cancun/Playa del Carmen and I'm missing the ceviche, shrimp tacos and fish tacos that I consumed all week while I was out there relaxing! Can anyone help me find these delicious items here in LA to satisfy my cravings for them? I'm in the Pasadena area but am willing to drive to fill my cravings...Thanks in advance!
I LOVE the ceviche at Tacos Baja Ensenada. They also have some of the best fish tacos you can get this side of the border. I also like the ceviche they have at La Estrella in Pasadena (several locations). You can also do a search, this item has been discussed many, many times here. Good luck!
Tacos Baja Ensenada
5385 Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Babita has several ceviche-style dishes, and I've always loved the tequila-cilantro-cured salmon sope -- until yesterday, when it lacked the usual luscious taste and texture. That was the first time in my experience that this preparation was less than great, and I have every reason to believe it was just an off night.
Depends. Do you want Mexican-style ceviche? Then go to Tacos Baja Ensenada, especially if you want shrimp and fish tacos. Also check out the various locations of El Taco Nazo and Senor Baja -- those three are the reigning doyennes of the shrimp and fish taco. (I prefer ETN for shrimp tacos and SB or TBE for fish tacos.)
Do you want Peruvian-style ceviche (which I prefer)? Then go to Puro Sabor in Van Nuys or Las Quenas in North Hollywood.
re: Das Ubergeek
Strong second to Puro Sabor -- and not just for the ceviche.
re: Das Ubergeek
What's in the Peruvian-Style ceviche?
re: truetraveler
Pervuvian Stlye ? ~ Possibly like pictures P3 and/or P4:
Probably not in the exact style of what you had south of the border, but I've come to really like a non-shellfish version:
Ceviche Oasis - Fresh Tuna with avacado, sesame seeds, jalapeno & spices:
That's the link to the Glendale location, which I haven't been to, as the original location in Beverly Hills is close by.
re: JBC
Word of Warning ~ Frida's are expensive = $17 in Beverly Hills & $13.95 in Glendale; sort of like a Tuna App at a high-end spot - probably the most expensive anyone has suggested.
La Cevicheria - Sounds very worthy of a visit:
Thanks for the suggestions! Will be heading to all of them and doing some serious eating! I knew I could rely on all of you to provide some suggestions! Thanks again!
For the benchmark ceviche de camaron, Mariscos Chente in Mar Vista.Also for their tacos de camaron, and the aguachile, the cadillac of raw shrimp.
Baja Tacos Ensenada for fish tacos.
The tuna ceviche mentioned by JAB is very popular in Baja, I imagine Frida would have adapted their version from the places in TJ and Ensenada that do this.That would be a good bet too, although I don't know Frida's version.
For fish ceviches, there are many good ones around, some which are mentioned in this thread, but nothing mind blowing comes to mind.
I would also recommend this truck for their special shrinp tacos and various seafood tostadas.Mariscos Jalisco
re: streetgourmetla
Regarding Frida's Tuna Ceviche... the Chef they hired for the Chula Vista branch was recruited from a nice restaurant in Baja... I had never seen that Ceviche on the menu until after hiring that guy.
With regards to Mexico's Ceviche traditions... I think there is generally a bad misconception that Shrimp ceviche is the most ubiquitous. Absolutely not... there are many Shrimp Cocktails of varying styles & "liquors" but they ARE NOT ceviche... they are NOT raw, marinaded with lime - of course with exception to the raw shrimp eating traditions of Mazatlan & in the Costa Dorada in general. Its an L.A.ism to call the Cocktails & Shrimp served over Pico de Gallos or salsas as Ceviches.
The majority of Ceviche in Mexico is prepared with Fish (Sierra Mackeral & True Red Snapper are very common)... probably followed by Oysters, Clams, Shrimp & Conch.
re: streetgourmetla
Thanks for the suggestions! I will give it a try...let me know what else you find!
The Best !!!!!!!
Mariscos 4 Vientos
3332 E. Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 269-3605
I like El Pollo Inka on Hawthorne Blvd for Peruvian Style Ceviche.
For Mexican style, try El Picosito on Long Beach Blvd., just North of Del Amo in Long Beach.
I like both of these because they don't leave the fish and veggies swimming in the marinade after it's "cooked".
On the west side, we really liked the shrimp one at Mariscos Chente. They also have one that has octopus and *imitation* crab.
Years ago I was surprised to have good ceviche at Pancho's in Manhattan Beach. I'm not a huge fan of the rest of their menu but they do have a great courtyard and other Chowhounds may elaborate on the rest of their fare.
La Cevicheria is a new place for me, and I think it's exceptionally good.
3809 Pico, between Arlington and Crenshaw.
In looking up the address, found these rave reviews:
I agree, for Mexican ceviches which are served in tacos go to la cevicheria. But I've got to tell ya, hands down! Peruvian ceviche rocks! This isn't fast food; it is cuisine all the way without the price tab. I went to "El Rocoto" in Cerritos with some friends. Yes! We enjoyed every bite. I recommend trying the sampler they are AMAZING!!! Don't be shy to try something different, in my group we tried different dishes, they're all exquisite.
Tip: Try their Pisco Sour or Cuzqueña beer.


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The Big Mac: Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions and a big data-driven quality assurance program for the bun. (Photo courtesy of McDonald's.)
Big data helps mail your letters, it makes your burgers better, and it allows intelligence agencies to piece together disparate pieces of data into insights that might help them foil the next terrorist attack.
Big data early adopters were a hot topic March 12 at the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association's second annual Big Data Technology Symposium, as speakers briefed an audience of industry and federal executives on businesses and agencies already making use of big data.
Keynote speaker Rita Sallam, research vice president for Gartner, outlined several successful uses of big data – sometimes in tongue-in-cheek fashion that had the audience laughing – but the many examples provided both inspiration and solace to those whose agencies have yet to jump into the big data fray.
Noteworthy private sector successes included:
Does your agency need big data? Maybe not.
Big data's big hurdle: Federal policy.
On the public-sector side of things, big data use cases included: the Centers for Disease Control leveraging analytics tools to predict the flu in real-time; the Department of Treasury using complex algorithms to predict insider trading and detect fraud; and the United States Postal Service using a complex mesh of supercomputers and 16 terabytes of in-memory computing to sift through 400 billion records in real time to combat fraud.
Successes though they may be, Sallam and other speakers were clear: Working big data solutions do not happen overnight.
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"What's possible is great, and value is huge, but executing is not easy," Sallam said.
Dominic Sale, senior policy analyst in the Office of Management and Budget's Office of E-Government and Information Technology, said the government is "swimming in data," both structured and unstructured. Even though the "meticulous capture of every government function has been going on for years," leading to a smorgasbord of potentially exploitable records to glean insights from, Sale said cultural, legal, security and privacy barriers remain in the way, as does a "lack in talent" that agencies can recruit to analyze insights.
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"This is the right time, the technology has arrived – there's a reason we weren't having a big data conference ten years ago," Sale said. "We simply can't afford to wait longer. As government, it's imperative to serve people."
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In Response to Re: Sign Beasley??:
[QUOTE]They should trade KG for Amare, Ray for Kobe, Pierce for LeBron, and J O and Shaq for Howard but don't trade Rondo because he is perfect for the team, the salary cap does not matter, there is no way to overvalue the Cs talent, and any attempt to discuss it should be ignored. Dudder Your level of hyperbole to make points is childish. Show us where someone suggested these silly trades you made up. You go on and on making the same points regarding the very understandable bias we all have here. We are Celtic fans unlike you and I wonder with your long elaborate negative comments do you think anybody is listening. Go to an NBA board where people of all teams talk basketball and you can enlighten them. Nobody here is listening. We like and root for the Celtics. You are getting worse and worse, your comments used to be more well thought out. Get a grip you are losing it.
Posted by concord27[/QUOTE]
You made my point and I appreciate it... you have an "understandable bias" which allows you / people like you suggest that the Cs can do some of the things that I sarcastically suggested... I read post after post after post about Howard coming as if he has your IQ and thinks that there is some sort of long term benefit from playing with the Celtics and their mystique...... Howard will go somewhere where he can win but for some ridiculous reason it will be the Cs because well... um... they have no talent and um no chance of aquiring talent.....
The understandable bias is the real problem..... objectivity would have you being realistic and many many many threads would never even get started.
It boils down to the understandable bias that has Jefferson as a perennial all-star, Perk an defensive all-star something or other, Delonte West a premier guard in the east, and a whole bunch of other ridiculous unrealistic and quite frankly moronic positions that many of you defend until the end, well that or until the light comes on but cannot accept it.
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Re: Sign Beasley??
posted at 5/11/2011 5:33 PM EDTIn Response to Re: Sign Beasley??:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Sign Beasley?? : The Jazz are a lottery team. No way they're going to give up a 1st round pick for PP. Playoff teams are the ones in need of PP's services, not rebuilding teams.
Posted by ConnectingRod[/QUOTE]
I submit that the jazz will be a playoff team next yr. especially if they get a solid scoring 2 or 3..I have all the ingredients to make my crow delectable if I am wrong; you heard it here 1st
Re: Sign Beasley??
posted at 5/11/2011 7:17 PM EDTDudder,The fans which I am one of certainly overvalue players they have watched here for years.I think I am rational and hope we get some better players. I put Howard coming here as long long shot, but your comments suggesting silly trades while deliberately extreme are not fair to even the most biased homers here.It's like watching one of your kids play a sport and thinking he is way better than he is. I hope I am not that way but in fact I'm sure I can't help it.


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