Married to Chocolate

I have yet to meet anyone in Dev or Ops who likes alerts. I’ve also yet to meet anyone who was fast enough to acknowledge an alert, so they could prevent an application from slowing down or crashing. In the real world alerts just don’t work, nobody has the time or patience anymore, alerts are truly evil and no-one trusts them. The most efficient alert today is an angry end user phone call, because Dev and Ops physically hear and feel the pain of someone suffering Why? There is little or no intelligence in how a monitoring solution determines what is normal or abnormal for application performance. Today, monitoring solutions are only as good as the users that configure them, which is bad news because humans make mistakes, configuration takes time, and time is something many of us have little of. It's therefore no surprise to learn that behavioral learning and analyti... (more)

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for January 28

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) SATURDAY, JANUARY 28: OATMEAL MONTH Profile America — Saturday, January 28th.  Foods come and go in popularity but one seems to stay high on the list when it comes to breakfast — oatmeal, especially in cold weather.  In fact, this is Oatmeal Month, set aside to recognize the long-term favorite for its up-to-date health characteristics — low fat, no sodium, and the ability to help lower t... (more)

Make Memories of a Lifetime this Valentine's Day at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Extreme to Affordable Packages Announced for 2012 at Top Florida Destination DESTIN, FL, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the #1 resort on Florida's Emerald Coast, today announced its annual Valentine's Packages. Each year, Sandestin offers options from the extreme to affordable, so couples with any budget can have Valentine's memories to last a lifetime. This year, Sandestin's six Valentine's offers incorporate the latest trends and interests: The iLOVE MY iPAD Sandestin Technology Package Enjoy three days and two nights in the luxurious Penthouse Suit... (more)

Fall in Love in Philadelphia: The City That Invites You "With Love"

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia, aptly dubbed the City of Brotherly Love, caters to lovers looking to re-energize their relationships at cultural sites, romantic eateries, outdoor attractions and other swoon-worthy spots. Couples can make it a weekend—or longer—by booking special hotel packages, some of which are romantically themed, on visitphilly.com/hotels. One popular deal, the Philly Overnight® Hotel Package comes with two nights and free hotel parking. Here are a few suggestions for embracing the region's romantic side: Cozy Cuisine: Tucked in ... (more)

The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey Sets the Standard for Luxurious Weddings

MARINA DEL REY, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 01/24/12 -- From the casual, rose garden ceremony to the waterfront ballroom reception with sweeping views of the marina, The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey specializes in setting the stage for unforgettable weddings near Santa Monica of all sizes, styles and traditions. Whether intimate or grand, casual or elegant, trendy or traditional, our wedding advisors have helped guide hundreds of brides and grooms to the weddings of their dreams. To create a memorable experience for you and your guests, our advisors will combine the finest elements wi... (more)