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3.5/5 rDev -10%
04-15-2014 16:20:38 | More by safaricook
Croatia (Hrvatska)
4.5/5 rDev +15.7%
03-10-2014 21:29:42 | More by poskok
4.75/5 rDev +22.1%
02-15-2014 02:25:09 | More by Phishagonia
3.5/5 rDev -10%
02-12-2014 19:37:30 | More by Beer-Ed
2.7/5 rDev -30.6%
Pours with a sort of amber / bronze color and virtually no foam. Also it's lacking some carbonation perhaps.
Smell is sweet and malty, with some hops oin the back, but it's got that bourbon / medicine aroma also present.
Taste is nice, slightly sweet at first but decently bitter afterwards. It could be better with a bit more carbo, but still a decent one.
12-06-2013 12:49:49 | More by MarkoNm
4/5 rDev +2.8%
10-18-2013 18:09:56 | More by jooj8
Quebec (Canada)
3.75/5 rDev -3.6%
07-17-2013 20:37:14 | More by Caudalie
Croatia (Hrvatska)
4.25/5 rDev +9.3%
07-13-2013 07:03:42 | More by hansavijaticar
4/5 rDev +2.8%
05-24-2013 14:36:39 | More by Ciocanelu
2.75/5 rDev -29.3%
05-18-2013 22:06:42 | More by Photekut
4.75/5 rDev +22.1%
08-01-2012 16:42:18 | More by MEP
4/5 rDev +2.8%
04-08-2012 02:37:36 | More by BrazilianAussie
3.9/5 rDev +0.3%
Poured into a pint glass. Small head, copper colour. Typical. Nice lacing.
Smells a little skunky because of the green bottle. Unfortunate.
Some faint dark malts and hops.
Taste is bitter and bread(crust)y and dry, earthy. A bit medicinal prehaps. Prehaps it would be better if it was not skunked.
Mouthfeel is a little thin, with rather low carbonation.
Nice bitter, not the best I have had.
10-18-2011 18:12:49 | More by IPA35
4.22/5 rDev +8.5%
I picked this beer at random, and am very pleased with the result. It's a very nice beer!
The bottle is very pretty and unique!
A deep golden color, small head, not particularly carbonated.
Smell is fresh, a little minerally, tart.
Taste is an immediate dash of light bitterness, followed by a sour tartness, a caramelly sweetness and fruity taste. Somebody else's description of it as "marmalade" is spot on -- the bitterness and fruity sweetness really work together to give that impression. There's a hint of minerals and gentle floral hops.
After a while most of that dies down, and the bulk of the pint is a slightly tart mineral taste, with a gentle and delicious bitterness. The bitterness stays with you for a while too.
The mouthfeel is creamy and smooth.
This isn't an assertive beer, but it feels very well balanced and drinkable, very much in the English tradition, and in the end, is simply very tasty. At 4.1 ABV, it's no problem to drink a full pint, and it's a satisfying one.
09-04-2011 16:02:29 | More by snogglethorpe
United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)
4.5/5 rDev +15.7%
500ml bottle, consumed Jun 2011.
A - Bright, golden orange body with a creamy, tightly-bubbled head that dissipates down to a moderate covering with a lot of cling.
S - Light malts are present in the aroma, with some apple and other fruit notes, a little floral hop and possibly a little caramel.
T - Sweet opener of biscuity malts which quickly gives way to a bitter edge, similar to the aromas; well-balanced with good lingering bitter finish.
M - Medium body, medium carbonation, smooth and lasting.
O - Overall, a very pleasant bitter to sit back and enjoy, either on its own or for a session.
06-13-2011 01:42:20 | More by Wattsox
3.3/5 rDev -15.2%
Light amber color with a grassy and light malty aroma. Some sulfer and green apple in the aroma too.
Caramel and dark malt and toffee in the medium bodied taste. The taste has some fruity tones of apple and brandy.
Nice long aftertaste with a nice bitterness.
05-10-2010 18:59:26 | More by schuim
District of Columbia
4/5 rDev +2.8%
Pours with a half-finger bubbly white head that lasts pretty well, and provides some spotty lacing; mostly clear dirty orange-golden color.
Lightly sweet maltiness; and very earthy and herbal hop presence that is a bit muted for my liking in the style, but it's still there. Some breadiness as well, but leans sweeter than anything.
The bitterness definitely shines in the taste however, and it's very herbal and minerally...pretty darn good. Lightish malt backing, and some crackers and more tea-like hop finish as well as biscuity. Good stuff here. Medium to lighter body that is a little oily, and nice enough carbonation level. Can I say awesome, session beer? Would definitely pick this up again, and glad it pulled through on the flavor side of things. Nice bitter.
12-31-2009 19:17:54 | More by Nickls
4.03/5 rDev +3.6%
nice looking golden orange. slightly hazy. thick frothy tan head. medium carbonation with tiny bubbles rising through the brew.
bread and yeast in the aroma. maybe a bit light on the hops, but being an organic beer and shipped way out here im not surprised by a diminished aroma.
strong bitterness adds a nice backing to the full malt character. a bit low on hop flavor but i think that goes with the aroma.
overall this is very enjoyable. the bitterness is quite up front, not that im complaining, but a bit more balance in this beer would make it even more drinkable than it already is. will have to try some of their other beers.
07-15-2009 08:42:53 | More by joecast
4.2/5 rDev +8%
Okay, this one was a lot better than I expected....from the usual St. Peter's olden-style bottle, this beer pours a completely clear dark gold color. Beautiful white head with decent lace. The aroma is incredible...lots of English hops (Goldings) and English malt. There's caramel, biscuit, and a little distant buttery notes. The smell is spot-on English ale. The taste is mellow and hoppy, with a lot of malt and bready toast flavors. This is the flavor that brought me to homebrewing. It's incredibly drinkable, creamy, and very very smooth. Good stuff.
05-30-2009 19:33:30 | More by Suds
4.47/5 rDev +14.9%
500 ml bottle:
Pours amber with a white creamy head.
The smell is herbal, floral/grassy, lemony, tangy.
The taste is of a touch of sweet caramel with herbal bitterness and lemony zest/tang. It has a leafy bitterness in the dry finish.
It is medium-to-full body for the style. Very smooth.
An excellent brew! Nice use of hops - Golding, according to the label - that blend well with the sturdy malt backbone.
04-23-2009 02:01:18 | More by jwc215
3.38/5 rDev -13.1%
500 ml bottle, bought at Vaaland Spesialbutikken, Bryne. ABV is 4.1%. Brewed with organically grown Optic malts and First Gold hops. Deep golden to amber colour, creamy off-white head. Moderate aroma of grass and vegetables. The flavour has distinct hops throughout, "dry" mouthfeel, the finish is very bitter.
11-15-2008 20:46:45 | More by Sigmund
United Kingdom (England)
4.1/5 rDev +5.4%
Bottled version, BB 12/03/09, served cool in a straight imperial pint glass.
A: bright dark amber in colour, topped with a fluffy light beige head with brilliant retention, while very mild carbonation lasts throughout the drink.
S: semi-sweet pale malts and lightly caramely upfront, intertwined with semi-orangey, apple-ly, and semi-floral hoppiness of First Gold hops (and so it says on the back label...). Pronounced, balanced b/w amber malts and hops, suitable for a full-bodied Best Bitter.
T: juicy amber malts and fragrant hops upfront are quickly followed by mildly roasty bitterness, powdery roast tea leaves, and a vertically structured bitterness... the superbly lingering aftertaste remains chewy-bitter and dry, but not without constant entertainment from the deep maltiness and a dryish nuttiness that thread throughout the drink~~
M&D: despite being a filtered and pasteurised ale, the texture is absolutely soft as well as soothing; overall this is a medium-bodied, full-flavoured, and very very bitter Best Bitter. A quaffable ale to me.
07-04-2008 19:01:54 | More by wl0307
4/5 rDev +2.8%
Jerusalem Tavern in London...
A: A nice copper color with a thing cream white head
S: Grassy hops, light malty goodness, some orange, apple and pear accents
T: Yumm floral hops. Sweet malts that warm the mouth... the fruit comes through towards the end
M: Smooth, medium bodied
O: A good beer to hit the pub for a while with
02-20-2008 16:22:36 | More by callmemickey
4.22/5 rDev +8.5%
Served with some pizza in a Guinness "lady-shape" glass. This beer has a lovely rusting hue that evokes long-sunken ships and farm implements left to rust in grown over ditches. It captures light like few other beers do, so it's a shame that there's no head retention or lacing to speak of. Nonetheless, these beers are meant to be drunk, not ogled, so we'll off to the taste, with just a quick nod to the rich, savory aroma - spun sugars, tea, toffee and dried fruits, like apricots. Terrific. I inhale deeply, greedily, with each sip.
The beer has that typical bitter's flat wateriness that says "You can drink six pints of me, but you'll still be sick in the morning", but there's still plenty of flavor to savor. Those butter and orange pekoe tea notes are there in full force, but are contrasted by an assertive hop profile that rides on the tongue long after you've taken your sip. I guess it shouldn't be surprising that in a country where everyone drank tea, they brewed up something like tea that you get a mild buzz on, and I'm glad for it. I could happily drink this and only this all night.
12-04-2007 20:39:11 | More by niall
South Carolina
3.3/5 rDev -15.2%
Cool medicine bottled beer holds this organic brew. Pours a pale copper, with little head or lacing though a little more appears as it warms. Aroma is buttery, bready malts, citrus hints from the hops and a little caramel. Taste is thin, earthy, with citrusy and caramel hints. Not very complex or bitter, just kind of drab. I'll have to try it again down the road, but I need something a little more assertive and tasty.
08-05-2007 08:44:35 | More by saintwarrick
St. Peter's Organic Best Bitter from St. Peter's Brewery Co Ltd
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Google PATAS case 2110523461 where the Parking Adudicator ruled "...there is no evidence to enable me to conclude that the device used was properly approved. The PCN is therefore invalid and I must allow the appeal"
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( I quote it from Shizuoka-City homepage ) The Lights of Peace Project is designed to build awareness of the 24th United Nations Disarmament Conference in Shizuoka, and bring the people together in the warm glow of lights that will shine in the city center, on the Shimizu waterfront, and on Nihondaira. The Path to Peace Approximately 6,000 bamboo lanterns will light up Aoba Symbol Road and Tokiwa Park. 1.The lanterns will create a path from Aoba Symbol Road to Tokiwa Park. 2.Participating citizens will carry more lights to the park with thoughts of peace in their hearts. 3.During the UNCDI, a pillar of light will shine into the sky so that the citizens will the conference is being held. 24th United Nations Conference on Disarmament Issues in Shizuoka http://www.city.shizuoka.jp/deps/kikaku/uncdi_in_shizuoka-e.html UNCDI: Lights of Peace Project http://www.city.shizuoka.jp/deps/kikaku/uncdi_akari-e.html
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The first two gods who came into existence were Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto, the Exalted Male and Exalted Female. It was their job to make the land for people to live on.
They went to the bridge between heaven and earth and, using a jewel-encrusted halberd, Izanagi and Izanami churned up the sea into a frothy foam. As salty drips of water fell from the tip of the halberd the first island was formed. Its name was Onogoro.
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Fraser Waters v Munster 19/01/2008
Wasps lost 19-3 to Munster to miss out on qualification for the Heineken Cup quarter finals. In atrocious conditions, the game quickly became attritional, but Munster got the better of Wasps, in particular at the line out, and with Ronan O'Gara on fine form at ten, the fly half was able to steer his side to the final eight for the eleventh year in succession.
A try for flanker Denis Leamy in the second half stretched Munster's lead, after O'Gara had given his side a 12-3 advantage as the penalty count stacked up against Wasps.
Phil Vickery in the pouring rain at Thomond Park
A yellow card for Leamy in the first half gave Wasps a man advantage as the half hour apporached, but they were unable to convert that into points, and as soon as Leamy returned to the pitch, Simon Shaw was leaving it following a dubious yellow card decision from referee Nigel Owens. O'Gara banged over his second penalty to give Munster a 6-3 lead, and another shortly after stretched the lead to 9-3.
The momentum was with the home team, and it stayed there for much of the remainder of the match.
Walder and Dallaglio battle in the mud and rain. Munster 19/01/2008
Dallaglio was sent to the sin bin in the second half, but a greater blow was the loss of Simon Shaw, who was stretchered off with ankle injury after 50 minutes. Leamy scored shortly after, and O'Gara's conversion ensured a comeback from Wasps, in unremitting rain, looked remote.
And so it proved. Munster will go through to the final eight, and Wasps will now regroup and focus on matters more domestic, with the EDF Cup Semi Final in March, but first the small matter of a trip to Kingholm to face Guinness Premiership table toppers Gloucester next Saturday.


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Rasika West End
- Address:
1190 New Hampshire Avenue, NW.
Washington, DC 20037Neighborhood:
West End
- Cuisine:
Contemporary IndianPrice: $31 to $50
Rasika West End
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.rasikarestaurant.com/
- Phone: 2024662500x
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Contemporary Indian
- Executive Chef: Vikram Sunderam
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
- Catering: We can cater events from 10 to 1000 guests.
- Private Party Facilities: We offer three private dining room options.
The Library Room seats up to 36 guests for a sit down dinner and Stand up reception for 60 guests.
Window view Private room seats up to 10 guests.
Glass enclosed Private Dining Room in the Kitchen seats up to 8 guests.
- Private Party Contact: Atul Narain 2024662500x
A word from Rasika West End
Rasika, which is derived from Sanskrit meaning "flavors," is the award-winning modern Indian restaurant owned by Ashok Bajaj. Leading the kitchen is Group Executive Chef Vikram Sunderam, a 2012 nominee for Best Chef Mid-Atlantic from the James Beard Foundation. Rasika has consistently earned four stars in the coveted Dining Guide of The Washington Post, and is in the top tier of Washingtonian magazine's annual "100 Best." Esquire magazine named it among the country's best new restaurants in 2008 and Food & Wine magazine also stated that Rasika is "One of the hottest restaurants in the world." Rasika showcases authentic Indian fare prepared on the Tawa (griddle), Sigri (open barbeque), as well as Tandoori and regional dishes. The restaurant is also noted for its international wine list, innovative cocktails and intimate, plush dining room. For private dining, Rasika has an exclusive space that can seat up to 16 guests and a semi-private area for up to 28.Continued
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Rasika West End reviews from OpenTable diners
519 reviews since May 6, 2014
- Food4.5Service4.4
- Ambiance4.3Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (377)special occasion (316)hot spot (158)romantic (135)neighborhood gem (125)good for groups (110)great for lunch (109)notable wine list (90)great for outdoor dining (78)vibrant bar scene (57)late-night find (28)kid-friendly (21)great for brunch (20)scenic view (9)Show More
- grest dinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2002VIPDined on 8/30/2014We met visiting friends who are goodies. Took suggestions from waiter and everything was wonderful. Particularly recall black cod for main course nd spinach appetizer so. Definitely will returnSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A bit disappointingDisapDined on 8/30/2014Almost every review I read prior to going was outstanding. I went with 2 others and we all agreed that the appetizers were great, but the entrees were average. Everything contains many special twists and it may be that we were simply not sophisticated enough to appreciate that, but having eaten at many Indian restaurants all over the country I don't believe that the food was better than any of the others. Also, there were signs of wear in that our table was quite worn and needed to be repainted.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Really nice Indian Fine DiningOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/29/2014A must try if you are DC and in to Indian food. Ask them about their specialty and consider ordering it. Neighborhood is nice and active. It was a two min walk from our hotel so didn't have to worry about parking.Special Features:
- WXYZVIPDined on 8/29/2014Sev puri tasted good. Chicken korma tasted microwaved - really not up to par Red snapper good Avocado and banana starter fair Apricot balls OK Much preferred the original location but that was 2 years ago
- OpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/29/2014Wonderful dinner - excellent, creative dishes, very good service. The black cod entree was amazing! It was our first time dining at Rasika West, and we found the food as good (or better) than the original Rasika, and we much prefer the Rasika West ambience.Special Features:
- Excellent dinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/29/2014Innovative, tasty and well presented food. Knowledgeable, attentive service. If you are not familiar with Indian food (often disastrous in the US, while pretty good in the UK) this is a great place to go. The staff will guide you through the choices - and don't feel embarassed, 80% of your fellow diners haven't a clue what the dishes are either!Special Features:
- Go to Penn Quarter...PetworthVIPDined on 8/29/2014This was my first time at Rasika West End. I have been to the Penn Quarter location many times & love it. I have heard mixed reviews on this location but since it was near my office we decided to give it a try. The spinach was wonderful! Then the rest was just over salty - something I have never encountered in Penn Quarter. We were a party of three and ordered three entrees to share...Paneer Matar which was fine but the lamb korma and the grouper were so over salted that one of the people in the party could not eat either dish and only a couple of bites were taken from the rest. I mentioned this to a couple friends - they said they only go to Penn Quarter - West End can be hit or miss. So I will stick with Penn Quarter. Service was great
- OpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 8/28/2014Food was fantastic! Wonderful blend of flavors. Renowned Palak Chaat was as good as everyone says. Tandoori lamb chops were nicely moist inside with a tasty crispy exterior. Sauce was a nicely tasty complement. Dum Biryani was also nicely flavorful. desserts were wonderful: Strawberry rose malai and Gulab Jamun.Special Features:
- fantastic foodOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/28/2014I was with a group of 8 and every one of us had a fantastic meal. I seek out quality Indian restaurants when I travel and this certainly rates among the best. The staff was very accommodating of our need to modify a reservation as well, even though it required moving some chairs around.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lived up to hype!GalflanDined on 8/28/2014I was able to get a reservation at 6pm which was a bit early but after what I had heard, I wanted to try it! Lived up to my expectations! Spinach dish was incredible! Space was great- and service fantastic!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always a pleasureCarissaDined on 8/27/2014One cannot find better Palak Chaat in the city. All the meals were delicious. The Khubani Ka Kofta with apricots, potato dumplings and cardamom was a new, joyful find. Great customer service!Special Features:
- Over-hyped & not as gr8 as originalZainabDined on 8/26/2014We've been to the original Rasika at Penn Quarter and the experience has always been excellent. We went to Rasika-West End thinking we would have an equally fantastic experience. It was truly disappointing. The menus were flimsy with a thin elastic holding a piece of paper together. It was very ungraceful. The chicken appetizers were nothing to be proud of. The entrees both veggie and non veggie were unimaginative. The presentation and the taste were very average. Our server was cold and felt like that he wasn't really interested in what he was doing. The cocktails were good though as were the desserts. The gulab jamun and the date and toffee pudding were amazing. Should go there for after-work drinks & maybe a sweet treat not for a meal.
- Great Food/Great environment!SamtheManDined on 8/23/2014We really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Service was excellent!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A fabulous mealLPG1VIPDined on 8/23/2014We loved everything especially the signature spinach chat, a velvety eggplant appetizer, and a scrumptious black cod entree. And our waiter enhanced the experience with excellent suggestions and perfectly paced table service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 8/23/2014Consistently excellent. Our favorite restaurant in DC never disappoints. As always, the food, service, and overall experience were outstanding.Special Features:
- EatingoutwellEatingoutwellDined on 8/23/2014Excellent dining experience! Server quite engaged and helpful with menu suggestions. The small plates were delicious and the entrees lived up to the popularity of this restaurant! Conversation was easy despite all tables full. Highly recommend RWE for the relaxed atmosphere, noise level, food and wine options.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Rasika deliverslapetitegroceryDined on 8/22/2014We had a typically outstanding meal at Rasika on Friday night, August 22nd. The service was not quite up to its normal excellent level. It was a bit surprising. However, the meal was very good and the place is great all the way around. I am going to assume the service glitch has probably never happened before and will probably never happen again. Unless it does, in which case I won't be quite so forgiving.Special Features:
- LaserDocLaserDocVIPDined on 8/20/2014Rasika West never disappoints. The food, service, and ambiance are top notch. It's my go-to restaurant for visiting family and friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good in every aspectOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/19/2014The food, service, cleanliness and prices were great.Special Features:
- Surprisingly DisappointingGWR1VIPDined on 8/19/2014I know the reputation of Rasika is very good in DC, but my experience at lunch on a Tuesday was less than satisfying. The dining room is very noisy so I had a hard time conversing with my lunch partner. The waitress was harried and curt. We had been in the restaurant for 35 minutes before we saw any food. It then took a very long time to get the waitress' attention for the check. My tandoori chicken was unevenly cook, to the point where some pieces were dry and others so moist I was afraid they were under done. The cucumber and yogurt was long on soupy yogurt and short on cucumber. This would have to be a much better experience for me to return.
- Second time aroundSmansyDined on 8/18/2014Please please try the crispy spinach appetizer. It is wwonderful. This is my second time at Rasika West End. The food was good, but the dishes were served room temperature. It appears it may be due to the volumn. I will give them another try to see if they were having a bad day on my recent visit.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Can't compare to its cultureAliahm08Dined on 8/17/2014Pretty solid food, but despite it being so awarded, the food seemed rather mundane when compared to homemade Indian food. Being Indian, I appreciated the culture hitting the tops in DC, but it didn't reach not exceed my high expectations. But the prices I must admit are solid for the area. Overall a solid dinner, but nothing special.Special Features:
- Anniversary dinner heOpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 8/17/2014Food, service, and atmosphere were incredible. Just every aspect of the experience was perfect. One (small?) thing: I wish restaurants would enforce a basic dress code. No workout clothing, no shorts, no hats. I'd prefer collared shirts for men, but I suppose that's asking too much.anI cannot fault Rasika though, go there immediately!Special Features:
- West End deliveredFrequentdinerVIPDined on 8/17/2014Rasika is my family's choice for Indian food. The original restaurant is getting tired, it continues to be popular but I think it needs to be freshen up. I can tell because now when I go I don't wear my best outfit, because I smell of masala after dining there. We have now moved to the West End locus, it has a fresher feel, though lacking in authentic "Indian" feel that the original place offers. The food is equally good. We ordered palak chaat, sev batasa puri and cauliflower bazule for starter. We also tried the sea bass peri peri and that's a winner. Entree included lamb curry, chicken tikka, red snapper patia and bhindi chilli, everything was good except for the snapper, will not have it again, will stay with my usual black cod.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FantasticTootiekayDined on 8/16/2014We all had the chef's tasting menu and every course was wonderful. The service is very attentive. We will definitely go back whenever we are in town.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food!MillyVanillyDined on 8/15/2014Rasika lived up to the hype, the food was delicious it might be the best meal I've ever had!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing!!OpenTable Diner Since 2008VIPDined on 8/15/2014I am actually quite mad at myself. I went to Rasika when they first opened. Everything was good, but just that, and so I hadn't been back since. Sooo....my coworker suggested it for lunch, as it was the last day of restaurant week and we should take advantage of it. And, I am so glad that we did!! The food was outstanding!! I can't remember all the names of the food, but we had the spinach appetizer and the mango one on crackers; butter chicken masala and then a spicy chicken; gulab jamun and the date toffee cake. I could not believe how delicious everything was. The service by Jenny was great! We were in a rush, and she got us out in good time, but still created an enjoyable time for us. Bo was also very sweet. I can't wait to go back!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best in DCAnneVIPDined on 8/15/2014This is by far my favorite restaurant in DC. The food is spectacular, the service is great. Everyone I bring here is always impressed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Rasika never disappoints!TotalfoodieDined on 8/14/2014The food and service were amazing! I highly recommend the palak Chaat.Special Features:
- eatwellOpenTable7Dined on 8/14/20144 of us were at Rasika West for lunch during Restaurant Week. We each had something different for a main course. It was salmon, grouper, lamb, butter chicken. All of them were outstanding. The appetizers were also outstanding as was dessert. The service could not have been better. It was attentive and very professional. If I had the one restaurant to go to for Restaurant Week or any other time, this would be it. It is not to be missed.Special Features:
- Amazing!!!!NomNomAllaroundDined on 8/14/2014This was my jewel of restaurant week! The food was fantastic, uniquely delicious! The ambiance was impeccable. But the service was the true star! We had a small issue with one of appetizers...not only did they replace that order..but also replaced the others including the one they had already threw in for free. In the end they also comped our drinks and one of our meals..for a small issue. Talk about above and beyond. But back to the food...the Scallops Moilee .wa scream out loud good..seriously..try to stop yourself! The Palaak Chair was amazing...I have never had those flavor combinations before! The Gulab Jamun appetizer was so refreshing! My entree salmon tandoori was delicious. The date pudding was heavenly!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Rasika is a prfect date nightAlwaysistomorrowDined on 8/13/2014The service, food, and drinks are always impressive. Tried the Tandoori Lamb for the first time and it was easily the best lamb I've ever had. My bf always gets the Chicken Tikka, but this time they made it spicy for him and he loved it. You MUST have the Palak Chaat (crispy spinach dish) as one of your appetizers. You won't be disappointed. I'm always a fan of Gulab Jamun, and I particularly enjoy their version with a side of Cardamom ice cream. Simply delicious.Special Features:
- Amazing Anniversary dinnerDamikeDined on 8/13/2014This was my first time at Rasika West End. My husband had been trying to take me to the original one for a long time. So I was so excited when I found a reservation during the week for our anniversary. They food was wonderful, service was great, and the staff were so nice and recognized our special celebration. Sometimes places forget even after you make a note and remind them. We all want to have a little fuss on our big days. So thank you so much Rasika West End for making our night wonderful!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/13/2014Must have the spinach dish! Everything tasty - great service - portions a bit small for men but otherwise great!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lunch during Restaurant WeekSatisfiedDinerDined on 8/13/2014Lunch was a delightful experience from both a food and service standpoint Received complimentary appetizer and it was taking a long time to process our order, which was very thoughtful Only objection, was that the main course followed too quickly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful Food!dunnsoffcVIPDined on 8/13/2014We went to West End for the first time during Restaurant Week. Although the service was a bit slow, but understandable because of Restaurant Week, the service was attentive and the food food was delicious. We had been many times at Rasika on E Street and have been always been impressed by this remarcable restaurant. West End is just as good. Amazing food.Special Features:
- LYNDA DINERlyndadinerVIPDined on 8/12/2014THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS...WAITER SEEMED CONFUSED AND SERVICE. AMBIANCE WAS OK. LOVE RASIKA...FOOD IS A HIT!Special Features:
- First TimerOmnomnomDined on 8/12/2014It was my first time here, actually my first time getting Indian food not in a buffet, and I thought it was very good. The only critique I have is with the plating. They put the ice cream in a small holder, but they gave me a large spoon, so the ice cream kept sliding around. Either a bigger plate or a smaller spoon would have fixed it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AmazingOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/12/2014The food and service were great! I went for lunch with co-workers for restaurant week. They had an great selection to choose from, which is not too common during restaurant week. The setting was very nice and we were able to have a quiet and delicious lunch.Special Features:
- A great Indian RestaurantfoodloversDined on 8/11/2014The food was superb, with tastes that were exquisite and enjoyable. The Lamb curry dish had tender pieces of lamb in a delicious sauce, not too hot, but certainly not bland, the same goes for the chicken curry dish. The service was very professional, with all questions being answered; timely service, but not rushed. A perfect meal in very nice, relatively quiet, surroundings. A great introduction to novices, as well as those very familiar with Indian cuisine.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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From 2K Games comes BioShock 2, the hotly anticipated sequel to the the acclaimed 2007 first person shooter - Available on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 from February 9th 2010.
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Five-Spice Chicken Wings Recipe
Bird is the word when it comes to these wings. They're baked to a perfect golden brown and hum with mild, delicious Asian spices. Thanks to an overnight marinade, the chicken inside stays tender while the skin maintains that signature crunch. —Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
- 3-1/2 pounds chicken wings
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce or additional soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 2 medium limes, cut into wedges
- Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip sections. Combine the onions, chili sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, sugar and five-spice powder in a large resealable plastic bag. Add wings; seal bag and toss to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
- Drain and discard marinade. Place wings in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
- Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until no longer pink, turning every 10 minutes. Squeeze lime wedges over wings. Yield: about 3 dozen.
Editor's Note: Uncooked chicken wing sections (wingettes) may be substituted for whole chicken wings.
Originally published as Five-Spice Chicken Wings in Simple & Delicious February/March 2013, p52
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GARRETT GOMEZ, TIZ A MINISTER, WINNER: "It was an exact copy of what happened in the last race. This little horse was running. I cranked him up, he settled in behind them and he traveled well. He was really turned off all the way on the backside and when I had to get him up a little bit he did so willingly. When I angled him out he really did go to running and I got him to switch leads. He ran down Julien's (Leparoux) horse. Julien's horse wasn't lying down, my horse was actually running."
JULIEN LEPAROUX, OMEGA STAR, SECOND: "We had a good trip. We got out to a good spot on the track, the straight, and he (Tiz a Minister) just ran me down. That was it . . . Obviously, we thought we were going to win; we were hoping, anyway. But he ran a good race."
PAUL AGUIRRE, TIZ A MINISTER, WINNER: "I told him (Garrett Gomez, 'All the other jocks (who have ridden him) have let him creep a little bit; he just wants to make one run.' I thought he (Gomez) was crazy where he put him, but Garrett, he's really a genius on the back of a horse. Nobody else can get a horse to run like that."
Asked if it's been a while since his last stakes win at Santa Anita: "Yes, my quality's dipped a little bit, but with this, hopefully it'll come back up.
"If you hold this horse and make one run, he'll run every time, and he'd run once a week if you'd let him. Nothing seems to bug him. He's right back in the feed tub and ready to run again."
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Linking historic downtown and the university, lively 4th Ave is a rare breed: a hip yet alt-flavored strip with a neighborhood feel and not a single chain store or restaurant, oops, except for Dairy Queen.
Linking historic downtown and the university, lively 4th Ave is a rare breed: a hip yet alt-flavored strip with a neighborhood feel and not a single chain store or restaurant, oops, except for Dairy Queen.
It's billed as the only authentic ghost town in the valley, suggesting there are some inauthentic ones waiting to be discovered.
Like the architects of the elaborate structures in Chaco Canyon – with which this community was connected – the people of the Chimney Rock Archaeological Area were dedicated astronomers and this was a place of spiritual significance.
Innovative and off-the-grid, Earthships are self-sustaining, environmentally savvy houses built with recycled materials like used automobile tires and cans. The community is the brainchild of architect Michael Reynolds, whose idea was to develop a building method that 'eliminates stress from both the planet and its inhabitants.
Situated between spectacular, statuesque red-rock columns 3 miles south of town, this modern, nondenominational chapel was built in 1956 by Marguerite Brunwig Staude in the tradition of Frank Lloyd Wright. There are no services, but even if you're not affiliated with any religion, the soaring chapel and the perch it occupies may move you as it did its architect.
This 46-mile scenic backway heads east, then south, from Kodachrome Basin State Park, emerging at Hwy 89 near Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area. It's the closest entry into GSENM from Bryce and an easy though sometimes rough drive, passable for 2WD vehicles (RVs not recommended).
The most hyped-up attraction in all of south Colorado is this impressive 950ft-deep canyon, which stretches for 10 miles west of Cañon City. A 1260ft-long suspension bridge was built across the gorge in 1929, further promoting the already popular area as a tourist destination.
No one is quite sure who did the stealing, but either trappers in the area stashed some winter stores in the mountains, or Native Americans did, and then the other group took the food. Advance planners starved when they found no tasty treats buried under the snow, or so the story goes. In all likelihood bears were to blame for the theft and the name of Starvation State Park .
About 4000 Apaches live on this 720- sq-mile reservation , which lies in attractive country 17 miles southwest of Ruidoso on Hwy 70. The nomadic Apache arrived in this area 800 years ago and soon became enemies with local Pueblo Indians.
More than 20,000 petrogyphs are etched on basalt along the edge of an ancient lava field. Stop by the visitor center, on Western Trail at Unser Blvd, to determine which of three viewing trails – in different sections of the park – best suits your interests. Rinconada Canyon has the longest trail (2.
Distinctive Picacho Peak (3374ft) sticks out from the flatlands like a desert Matterhorn, about 40 miles northwest of Tucson. The westernmost battle of the American Civil War was fought in this area, with Arizonan Confederate troops killing two or three Union soldiers before retreating to Tucson and dispersing, knowing full well that they would soon be greatly outnumbered.
During the 1860s, Fort Sumner was the heart of the Bosque Redondo Indian Reservation – the destination for Navajos forced from their homeland on the Long Walk , as well as captured Mescalero Apaches. Some 10,000 Native Americans were imprisoned here in terrible conditions, and about one-third of them died. Navajo call Fort Sumner H'weeldi – the place of suffering.
Animal-lovers won't want to miss the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary , 20 miles southeast of Ramah off Hwy 53. Home to rescued and captive-born wolves and wolf-dog mixes, the sanctuary offers six interactive walking tours per day, where you walk with the wolves – and get closer than you've imagined – that roam the sanctuary's large natural habitat enclosures.
'Standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona…' Sound familiar? Thanks to the Eagles' catchy '70s tune Take It Easy (written by Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey), lonesome little Winslow is now a popular stop on the tourist track.
From Tucson, Hwy 86 heads west into some of the driest and emptiest parts of the Sonoran Desert. West of Sells, the Kitt Peak National Optical Observatory features the largest collection of optical telescopes in the world. Guided tours (adult/child $4/2.50; at 10am, 11:30am and 1:30pm) last about an hour.
Jean Baptiste Lamy was sent to Santa Fe by the pope with orders to tame the Wild Western outpost town through culture and religion. Convinced that the town needed a focal point for religious life, he began construction of this cathedral in 1869. Lamy's story was the inspiration for Willa Cather's classic Death Comes for the Archbishop.


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MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University softball announced its schedule changes for the next two weeks. The Trojans' home doubleheader scheduled for Saturday (tomorrow) has been moved to Caldwell Park in Mitchell, S.D. with the first game starting at 1 p.m.
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In a recent survey of 1,550 US professionals on the impact of content curation for their business goals, 65% said content curation helped with regards to SEO. Not only that but data from 65M+ pieces of content curated on the Scoop.it platform show that an average of 40% of traffic comes from Google Search.
This presentation explains why and outlines content curation best practices for SEO.
Via Guillaume Decugis
Jeff Domansky's insight:
Real ROI from curation worth noting! Thanks Guillaume for sharing the post.
Brian Fanzo's curator insight, May 27, 11:48 AM
Great Content is only valuable if the right audience see's it to call it great!
ManufacturingStories's curator insight, Today, 10:24 AM
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Ask a marketer or business owner what they'd like most in the world, and they'll probably tell you "more customers." What often comes after customers on a business' wish list? More traffic to their site. There are many ways you can increase traffic on your website, and in today's post, we're going to look at some of them....
Jeff Domansky's insight:
Dan Shewan shares 25 useful social marketing ideas to generate more traffic for your website.
From marketingland
One of 2014's biggest trends is the rise of hyperlocal advertising. Hyperlocal, as it's called in ad tech circles, allows marketers to use a smartphone's GPS data to geographically target audiences for the purpose of delivering relevant ads.
When you combine this with the ability to purchase ad impressions individually, through programmatic ad platforms that are powered by real-time bidding, marketers now have a cost-effective way to engage their audiences in a manner that matches ads to the context of their physical location....
Jeff Domansky's insight:
If you're a small business or just starting to investigate hyperlocal and mobile marketing, this is an excellent overview of the basics. Learn how it works and several tools that can help you get results.
Payal kataria's curator insight, Today, 9:35 AM
Advertising & Marketing will never ever be the same..especially for the hospitality industry
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As content marketing's quiet giant, do you know how to maximize your views on SlideShare? Check out these numbers below. Why wouldn't you want to get involved with the biggest presentation community?
Jeff Domansky's insight:
5 useful tips to help you get started on the right foot on Slideshare.
86 per cent of internet users dislike online ads targeted using cookies, finding them intrusive and irritating, according to a new report.
The study, by Intent HQ, surveyed over 2,000 consumers, and found that ads which used information gathered from social logins were preferred, provided that brands were honest about how they had gathered and planned to use the data.
59% of respondants said that providing basic login details in return for personalised offers and information was a "fair deal".You can find all this information and more on the infographic...
Jeff Domansky's insight:
Mobile marketers should learn from this research.
Standing out in the elbow-to-elbow class of content marketing practitioners requires more of a competitive spirit than most of us are willing to admit. Perhaps the one saving grace of the content game is that armed with the right tools, you can see how you and your company measure up. By understanding where you stand, you can better optimize content, gauge your authority on specific topics (as well as the authority of your contributors if you have them), track your successes and improve overall content performance.
Your analytics are a great place to start to look, but if you want even more metrics to gauge authorship, social, content, and SEO authority, check out the following tools....
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These seven tools will give you a variety of ways to analyze your content. Worth checking out. 9/10
Jeff Domansky's curator insight, August 20, 2:37 PM
These social media tools will help you measure your social marketing ROI.
Jodi Brown's curator insight, Today, 5:51 AM
Some good resources here about measuring content performance.
Great news, marketers! A new infographic from Docurated shows that the work you do pays off: 83% of companies cite high-quality content as a top driver of winning new customers.
But there's a slight glitch in the baton handoff to Sales. Those awesome pieces you're putting out? Reps can't find them.
According to the infographic, 58% of surveyed organizations agreed that speed of RFI and RFP responses is important to signing new contracts. But unfortunately, salespeople are slowed by disorganization: 65% said the ability to quickly find content was a major sales pain point. The infographic also notes that sales reps can spend up to six and a half hours per week searching for the content they need....
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Clearly, a curation strategy and the right curation tool (like Scoop.it) are key to solving this barrier to better sales results.
Are you using the latest Twitter marketing tactics?
Do you want to raise the bar on your Twitter marketing?
We asked top Twitter pros to share the tips and tricks they're using to make a difference in their own Twitter marketing. In this article you'll discover 12 Twitter marketing tips to help you get the most out of Twitter today...
Jeff Domansky's insight:
Valuable Twitter advice from Cindy King.
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What can your advertising do in 10 seconds? Not a whole lot, you might think. But in a study from University of Hamburg and University of Hannover researchers proved that over 50 percent of Internet users stay on a webpage for less than 10 seconds. Accordingly, advertisers are now focusing on micro-content – clever, persuasive, and concise messages to target an audience with barely-there attention spans.
Micro-content should play a big role in your content strategy. We've already shown you how to create micro-content time- and cost-efficiently using your existing visual assets. Now, we give you five smart tips on making the most of that micro-content...
Jeff Domansky's insight:
When executed with a plan and targeted to the right audience, micro-content has the potential to be just as effective as standard and long form content. Here's how.
Blogging is increasingly becoming a non-negotiable for brands. If you want leads, you want website traffic; if you want website traffic, you need good content. And if you want to show up in Google searches, you need good content. What is considered "good content"? That's a huge question. But there's one thing that I'm a stickler about: good blog content does not have sales pitches....
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Emmanuel Roussel's curator insight, August 20, 3:27 AM
M'en doutais mais ça va mieux en se le faisant dire !
Advertising is often very difficult, but fortunately there are many different strategies to creating the perfect ad. In the age of image-based social media and infographics, many businesses are focusing their ads around a single large image meant to draw viewers in. Others are taking a slightly modified approach to traditional advertising. Instead of telling consumers why they need a product, they're showing them.
Some businesses are literally turning the world upside-down with their ads. These ads encourage people to reflect on the world around them, so it will stick with them long after they see it. Here are 40 of the most creative advertisements out there. Hopefully these will inspire you to launch your own perfect ad campaign...
Jeff Domansky's insight:
40 very creative ads to inspire your inner creative.
How much do you know about social media platforms, facts and trends?
Well, it's time to find out if you are a guru or a newbie! Take out a piece of paper and write down your 20 answers to this fun social media quiz! The answers are at the bottom of the post....
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This is a tough quiz! Test it out.
...By now, you've probably seen numerous Pinterest boards floating around online. Whether it's a friend of yours sharing her board full of wedding inspiration and desires or sharing recipes, it's a fair bet you've been shown several Pinterest boards full of fun and interesting hobbies.
But is it just a fun way to create galleries of all the things you love and share them with friends or is there more to it? Can you actually capitalize on Pinterest's popularity for your business? The short answer is yes.
With this post, I'm not only going to show you some compelling reasons on why you should be using Pinterest for your business, but I'm also going to give you some cool tips on how to master the platform....
Jeff Domansky's insight:
Pinterest, for business? Absolutely, with these tips from Lilian Sue..
Moumita Gryffindorian Dasgupta's curator insight, August 19, 9:49 PM
Pinterest the talk of the visual town, so you gonna use it for your business...know it now..
By combining scientific studies on color with some design principles, you can create a great call-to-action button for your website and improve its conversion rate drastically.
Jeff Domansky's insight:
Paul Olyslager shows how to combine scientific studies on color with design to create great call to action buttons for your website.
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Andrew Golis wanted to build a network for sharing stories that would provide relief from our contemporary content cascade.
By now, you might have heard that Atlantic Media's Andrew Golis is incubating a small social network inside the company. Golis came to Atlantic Media as entrepreneur-in-residence a little over a year ago, eventually taking over The Wire as general manager in January. But for the last two months, he's been working on This, a social network that only lets users share a single link a day. (For more on that name, check out Kyle Chayka's "A History of This^, #This, and This." And though it officially uses a period at the end of its name — This. — come on.)
So far, This has been invitation-only, open to a slowly growing handful of media types. But last week, Golis decided to tell the wider public a little aboutthe project:...
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Curators take note.
Payal kataria's curator insight, Today, 9:32 AM
Yet another PR cum social media site to share our lives with...
The influencers in your niche are probably receiving hundreds of friendly requests a day. Hence, the trick behind successful outreach is to stand out among your peers and catch the intended party's attention.
The success probability may be bleak, but influencer engagement is not exactly rocket science. And it can drive significant results with the right strategy and social media practices....
Jeff Domansky's insight:
Here's a good overview of influencer best practices.
Payal kataria's curator insight, Today, 9:40 AM
Social media has become indispensable when no business can thrive on its own..with increasing competition, new ideas are sparse and the climb is difficult !
Are you proud of your social media cover photos?
Do you want to find out how to improve them?
Your cover photo is the first thing anyone sees when they visit your social media profiles.
Make that first impression a positive one. In this article I'll share tips to improve the quality and impact of your cover images today....
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Want to get more from your social media cover photos? Practical tips to improve your first social media impressions.
...The only problem is, infographics that look like they were simple to make are often anything but. Creating something beautiful and instantly understandable in Photoshop is often beyond the limits that time allows. Which is why it's occasionally useful to use a quick and dirty infographics tool to speed up the process.
We've selected our favourites here. They're all free, or offer free versions. Let us know which ones you get on best with...
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Cool infographic tools that are easy to use and mostly free.
Guillaume Decugis's curator insight, Today, 8:46 AM
A picture is worth 1,000 words, right? But not everyone is a designer and can make an impact with a nicely crafted infographics. That is unless you use some of these lean content tools to create an infographic from pre-defined, easily modifiable templates. Note that the premium version of these tools - we use PiktoChart at Scoop.it and shared some results here - is likely to be necessary to get a professional result.
Barbara Hartzler's curator insight, Today, 12:43 PM
This is awesome! I was just trying to create my first infographic on Publisher and it was soooo not working.
...When you successfully create a connection with your customers and employees, many of them might stay loyal for life -- and you'll have the chance to increase your overall profitability while building a solid foundation of brand promoters. But achieving that connection is no easy task. The companies that succeed are ones that stay true to their core values over the years and create a company that employees and customers are proud to associate with.
So check out some of the following company mission statements for yourself -- and get inspired to write one for your brand....
Jeff Domansky's insight:
Inspiring examples of vision and mission statements to emulate.
From medium
...When the press writes about the current dislocations, they must insist that no one knows what will happen. This pattern shows up whenever the media covers itself. When the Tribune Company recently got rid of their newspapers, the New York Times ran the story under a headline "The Tribune Company's publishing unit is being spun off, as the future of print remains unclear."
The future of print remains what? Try to imagine a world where the future of print is unclear: Maybe 25 year olds will start demanding news from yesterday, delivered in an unshareable format once a day. Perhaps advertisers will decide "Click to buy" is for wimps. Mobile phones: could be a fad. After all, anything could happen with print. Hard to tell, really....
Jeff Domansky's insight:
Clay Shirky looks at the undeniable realities of the newspaper industry. This is a must-read for anyone who loves newspapers and wants a glimpse of the future. Nostalgia is not a business model!
Price still rules as an online purchase influencer, but basic brand assets should not be ignored in online product presentations.
Clear, concise, and pertinent product descriptions make online shoppers press the "Buy" button more often than do favorable reviews. In fact, only price topped persuasive product copy as a purchase influencer, according to a survey of 500 consumers conducted by Markettree for HookLogic.
Price remains king, with 84% of consumers designating it as one of the top three factors that cause them to buy. Sixty-three percent named product descriptions, and 49% listed reviews. Bringing up the rear were videos, named by only 12%. Fundamental brand assets like product names, images, and features, maintains HookLogic's survey report, are the bottom-of-the-funnel items most likely to turn browsers into buyers....
Jeff Domansky's insight:
Surprising copywriting, market research.
From contently
It seems like everyone has something controversial to say about sponsored content these days, from John Oliver on HBO to even us here at Contently.Much of that controversy centers around two key questions: Is brand-backed content on publisher sites labeled well enough? And is it eroding the publishers' editorial independence and reputation?
Now, a Google engineer has taken on this transparency and labeling challenge with a browser plug-in for Chrome and Firefox called AdDetector, that adds another layer of labeling to sponsored posts. It's drumming up a fair amount of buzz in the media world already....
Jeff Domansky's insight:
After my article on using neuroscience and psychology to boost your social media marketing, I thought a follow-up was warranted, this time for website and landing page conversions.
The psychology of web design has been a highly tested field, including relaying on triggers to entice users to complete an action. There are several different forces behind human behavior, like the classic FOMO ("fear of missing out"), curiosity, and the use of color to convey a message or feeling.
The following triggers are proven ways to increase action on your website....
Jeff Domansky's insight:
It's all in your head! Here's how you can use psychological principles to spur action on your site and boost conversions.
... While there may indeed be a 'torrent' or 'flood' or 'wave' of rubbish content swamping our digital lives, to be honest a lot of the stuff I come across is pretty good.
By which I mean that it's simply useful, informative or entertaining. From both B2B and B2C brands. Yes, advertorials can be a bit dull but there is an equally large wave of excellent content being produced by brands.
So why are so many brands still so nervous about it? One of the biggest problems is a lack of confidence. Not a lack of confidence about content marketing, that much is obvious, but a lack of confidence in who they are, what their brand stands for, what their place in the world is and their view on it....
Jeff Domansky's insight:
Here's why content marketing can breakthrough or be just bad.
Over the last few years, social media has had a huge impact in our everyday lives. It has completely changed the way we engage the world, both locally and internationally.
However, much of what is showcased focuses on the negative aspects of social media, such as people using it as a place to vent or rant or as place for cyberbullying. Despite our nature to focus on the more negative moments in social media, there are still many people using social media outlets to do great things in our world
From the nonprofit, for-profit, and even ordinary individuals, here are four examples of how social media is being utilized for social good....
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Case studies and lots of ideas using social media for nonprofits.
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Ashlee: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Ashlee
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A name which originated as a surname de-rived from the Old English elements æsc (ash trees) and lēah (wood, clearing, meadow, enclosure): hence,"dweller near the ash tree forest." Ashley was originally bestowed as a male name in England, but its use in Great Britain and the U.S. is now predominately female.
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Heres a sign that efforts to lure Google Fibers high-speed internet service to Raleigh are moving along.
The internet giant has drafted a contract with Raleigh to place what it calls network huts on city property. The huts are nine feet tall and would be surrounded by security fencing; Raleigh would charge Google $2,800 per hut per year.
The huts would house the network equipment that powers the internet service, which offers residential customers 1 gigabit-per-second service nearly 100 times faster than most broadband connections in the United States.
The initial contract goes before the Raleigh City Council on Tuesday. City staff will also ask the council to allow an expedited process for approving each location, which lets Google move more quickly to set up the service if Raleigh is selected.
Raleigh hasnt determined the location of the huts, though similar efforts toward Google Fiber in Charlotte have identified 31 sites, including a fire station, a water tank and a cemetery.


text: This week Allan Gwyn and the "Pay It Forward" crew set up along Western St. just south of 34th street in the Mayco shopping center. It took a little while but we soon met Steven Carter who had seen our previous episode and knew someone that really needed some help. Dan Paxton of Amarillo had used his entire disability check to replace a refrigerator that had stopped working. Steven had installed the refrigerator for free but Mr. Paxton did not have any money for food. With Steven Paying It Forward to Mr. Paxton he was now able to put some food on the table.


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19 Jun 2012
The season will kick off with the class of Rydell High in Grease, running June 26-July 1. The remainder of the season will include The Little Mermaid (July 10-22), The Music Man (July 31-Aug. 5), Fiddler on the Roof (Aug. 14-19) and Crazy for You (Aug. 28-Sept. 2).
Directed by Glenn Casale with choreography by Patti Colombo and musical direction by Michael Rice, the cast of Grease will comprise Brandon Albright as Danny Zuko, Kirsten Scott as Sandy Dumbrowski, Lesli Margherita as Betty Rizzo, Michael D. Jablonski as Kenickie, Robert J. Townsend as Vince Fontaine / Teen Angel, Beth Malone as Marty, Joe Abraham as Sonny LaTierri, Melissa WolfKlain as Jan, Keven Quillon as Roger, Melissa Fahn as Frenchy, John Pinto Jr. as Doody, Jill Townsend as Patty Simcox, Jeff Skowron as Eugene Florczyk, Cynthia Ferrer as Miss Lynch and Dana Solimando as Cha-Cha DiGregorio.
The cast of The Little Mermaid, which will feature direction by Glenn Casale, choreography by John MacInnis and music direction by Craig Barna, will include Jessica Grové as Ariel, Henry Hodges as Flounder, Merwin Foard as King Triton, Kevin Smith Kirkwood as Sebastian, Eric Kunze as Prince Eric, Ron Wisniski as Grimsby, Jack Doyle as Scuttle, Scott Leiendecker as Flotsam, Ben Roseberry as Jetsam, Vicki Lewis as Ursula and Eric Gunhus as Male Ensemble (Chef Louis).
Fiddler on the Roof, under the direction of Glenn Casale, will feature Bob Amaral as Tevye, Adrienne Barbeau as Golde, Helen Geller as Yente, Ron Wisniski as Lazar Wolf, Lauren T. Mack as Tzeitel, Allen E. Read as Motel, Leah Horowitz as Hodel, Jordan Bondurant as Perchik, Kristen J. Smith as Chava, Will Taylor as Fyedka, Michael Stevenson as Mordcha, Scott Leiendecker as Mendel, Blair Leatherwood as Rabbi, Aaron Serotsky as Constable, Bella Bagatelos as Shprintze and Noa Solorio as Bielke with Salem Macias and Ben Ainley-Zoll as Yeshiva Boys and Andrew J. Perez, Joseph Lewis, Ryan Blanning and Benjamin Gibson as Russian Military. The creative team will also include choreographer Bob Richard and music director Jeff Rizzo.
James Brennan will direct the season's final offering, Crazy for You, which will feature choreography by Deanna Dys, music direction by Dennis Castellano and a cast that includes Noah Racey as Bobby Child, Anne Horak as Polly Baker, Aaron Serotsky as Lank Hawkins, Elisa Van Duyne as Irene Roth, Matthew Shepard as Bela Zangler, Alix Korey as Mother, Kim Arnett as Tess, Bradley Benjamin as Patsy, David Ruprecht as Eugene Fodor, Lucinda Hitchcock Cone as Patricia Fodor and Paul Keith as Everett Baker.
The Music Circus season is presented by California Musical Theatre under the direction of executive producer Richard Lewis.
The Music Circus is located at 1419 H Street in Sacramento, CA. Subscriptions are now available; call (916) 557-1999 or visit www.californiamusicaltheatre.com for more information.