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No doubt about it, sticking to a weight loss or exercise program day after day can be tough. And without the proper support and motivation, any inroads made in terms of losing weight or adopting a fitness routine could be for naught. Weight loss is really a mind game. When you think about it you can always feed the hunger center of your brain the correct, healthy foods, and it will feel "full." It's the emotional side of you that your brain must overcome. And that's not easy.
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"African-Americans are disproportionately impacted by colon cancer. Even within our own sample, blacks had the highest prevalence of polyps and adenomas [benign tumors that can become cancerous]," said study author Dr. Nelson Sanchez, attending physician at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. "Overweight and obese people are another segment of the population that is at increased risk of colon cancer and colon polyps."
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Although still not a household name like Exxon or Chevron, Lukoil (NASDAQOTH:LUKOY), a company headquartered in Moscow, is the second largest public company in terms of proven oil and gas reserves. In 2008, the company had over 19 billion barrels of oil on hand. Lukoil operates in more than 40 countries across the world. The company is both very large and fast-growing.
A little Bit of History
Lukoil formed in the early 1991 after the Soviet Union came to the realization that the best way for Russian oil companies to compete and prosper was to copy the business models of the United States oil companies. That meant auctioning off assets that were previously owned by the Russian Government, vertically integrating the three branches of the industry – exploration, refining, and distribution – which were previously separate, and ensuring that that the interests of the Russian Government are still aligned with the class of new oligarchs that emerged. Collecting taxes provides significant revenues to the Government and it also provides governmental leaders with leverage over the oligarchs should one of them become a threat to those in power (just Google Khodorkovsky).
How Does Lukoil Stack Up Against Some of the Key Players?
The chart below compares Lukoil to three other companies – Chevron (NYSE: CVX), ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), and Total SA. (NYSE: TOT) – across 5 metrics: Revenue per Share, Earnings per Share, Price to Earnings Ratio, Forward Price to Earnings Ratio, and current Stock Price. Based on these metrics, Lukoil appears to be the clear "winner." After all, it has the lowest P/E ratio by a landslide (nearly half that of is competition), the highest earnings per share, the highest revenue per share, and the second lowest price. Plus the comparatively high revenue per share suggests that Lukoil has the opportunity to further improve its earnings per share and other metrics over time as its operations become more mature and more efficient.
So clearly Lukoil Is the Best Value, Right?
I am not so sure that is the case.
On the positive side, the metrics do suggest a compelling value. And the R in BRIC – a widely used acronym that refers to the countries with burgeoning middle classes that investors like to invest in (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) – does refer to Russia.
On the negative side, there are many valid concerns such as a lack of publically available information on Lukoil, a lack of consistency in dividend payments, and of course the fact that you are investing with Mother Russia – arguably the world's most corrupt major economy. But corruption is a significant risk in almost any high growth country.
What Is a Fair Valuation?
For a variety of reasons, a company like Lukoil is very difficult to value. If I were going to purchase an Exxon or Chevron, both of which are American oil companies, I would want to see a P/E or forward P/E – ideally both – of 9 or less and a dividend yield of at least 3%. For Total, a France –based integrated international oil and gas company with operations in more than 130 countries, I want to see a P/E of around 7 and a dividend yield of around 6%. For Lukoil, I want to see a P/E close to 4 and evidence that the company will continue to grow earnings at 10-15%. Considering all of the information currently available on Lukoil in the public domain, an entry point of under $60 seems reasonable.
3 Reasons to buy Lukoil
- Lukoil is both a growth and a value play. The company has significantly grown both revenues and earnings since it became a publically traded company. It is partnering with US companies like Conoco Phillips and working to improve the efficiency of its operations, which will certainly improve the bottom line. That means that its dividend of 3 – 4% could very easily double over the next couple years. Or they could reinvest earnings into projects to continue to grow.
- Lukoil has a beta of around 1.5 (compared to 0.8 for Chevron and 0.5 for Exxon). So if you believe that the price of oil may sharply increase in the future, then you'll want to consider purchasing Lukoil.
- Lukoil has gained access to key reserves in countries like Azerbaijan and the "stans" (e.g., Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, etc.). Plus Lukoil is well positioned to supply emerging economies like China, India, and Eastern Europe with oil and gas.
My Foolish Take
Investors are starting to take notice of this company. Although more risky than many of the other oil companies, Lukoil offers more upside at a reasonable, though not compelling valuation. I would consider waiting for a significant pull back and for the price to drop below $60 a share before purchasing Lukoil – at under $60 a share, however, my risk/reward tolerance is met.
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In this Two Part blog I will take a look at a people of Britannia (or Hibernia/Ireland) called the Attacotti who were involved in the so called Barbarian Conspiracy of 364-367 and who, after their defeat or perhaps later, were made Roman military units. Many have discussed this issue, but I hope to add at least a little more to the debate.
It's said that the Barbarian Conspiracy of 364-367 involved the Picti, Scotti and Attacotti. The latter tribe is hard to identify (not having been mentioned by the 2nd century geographer Ptolemy, although it could have been a later collective name given to some he identified) and they have been placed as far afield as Ireland, the west coast of Scotland and southwest Wales. Wherever they were from, after the Conspiracy, (either after their defeat and capture, or later under treaty), their warriors ended up being made into several Roman military auxilia palatina units … something apparently unique amongst the British tribes (Rance, 2001, p.1).
The Attacotti are, indeed, an enigmatic group. Some place them in the Western Isles or Western Scotland, but there is an argument put forward by Philip Rance ('Attacotti, Déisi and Magnus Maximus: The Case for Irish Federates in Late Roman Britain', 2001) that they were actually the Déisi of Demetia (now Dyfed) then known as aichechthúatha ('client people') – a general term used for 'rent-paying' groups of Irish – so would have been in what is now southwestern Wales. (There are counter arguments to this on linguistic grounds, which I will go into later, although Rance's argument isn't just an etymological one). The writer Carla Nayland has wondered about them being a culturally distinct group amongst the Pictish nation: that is the region the Pictish Chronicles called Got and the Irish translation of Historia Brittonum called Cat or Caith (as in Caithness) in northeast Scotland. ( http://www.carlanayland.org/essays/attacotti.htm ). Carly admits it might be clutching at straws to suggest Got or Caith were *cott, but it's worth a look.
I'll look at where they might have been from later.
It's in Book 27 of his history, the 4th century imperial historian Ammianus Marcellinus tells us:
"It will, however, be in place to say, that at that time the Picts, divided into two tribes, called Dicalydones and Verturiones, as well as [in the same way] the Attacotti, a warlike race of men, and the Scots [Irish or, possibly, Goidelic speaking Britannians], were ranging widely and causing great devastation; while the Gallic regions, wherever anyone could break in by land or by sea, were harassed by the Franks and their neighbours, the Saxons, with cruel robbery, fire, and the murder of all who were taken prisoners." [brackets are mine]
However, in Book 26 he has said they all were attacking the 'Britons'. This certainly make it sound that they were not Britons themselves, or certainly not from within the diocese. I'll look at this in more depth later.
Since the Picti were from the north, and there may have been Scotti there too in the Western Isles, it's generally argued that the Attacotti must be from the north also. But this doesn't necessarily follow. In fact, the line "were ranging widely and causing great devastation" may suggest otherwise. Yes, there was definitely trouble in the north but they could have been from the far west, as Rance (and others before him) have suggested (but see below), or, if they were from Ireland, and raided (and settled?) that could be anywhere on the western seaboard, from Lancashire to the Isle of Anglesey in northwest Wales and even down to northern Cornwall. If they were from, and encountered as a federate group, somewhere in Wales, it might be the reason why so many could be captured as it wasn't so easy for them to escape. But, the question has to be asked, why was there no Scotti Roman unit, or Dicalydones or Verturiones? Didn't they get caught? There must have been a considerable number of Attacotti to have made a unit or two out of them.
Notitia Dignitatum (List of Offices) – is an official list of late Roman administrative and military posts from anywhere around 400 AD.)
It's not something I do lightly, but I will quote the Wikipedia section on the Attacotti, as I think it's very well written: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attacotti
The Notitia Dignitatum is a list of offices of the early fifth century Roman Empire, and includes the locations of the offices and the staff (including military units) assigned to them.
The names of several units resembled that of the Attacotti who were mentioned by Ammianus, and in an 1876 publication Otto Seeck assigned the name Atecotti to various spellings ("acecotti", "atecocti", "attecotti", "attcoetti", "[illegible]ti", and "arecotti") in the Notitia Dignitatum, and documented his assignments within the publication. This produced four conjectural occurrences of Atecotti-related units: Atecotti [Illyricum] Atecotti juniores Gallicani Atecotti Honoriani seniores Atecotti Honoriani juniores.
The discovery of a contemporary funerary dedication to a soldier of the "unit of Ate[g,c]utti" in the Roman Diocese of Illyricum supports this reconstruction, as the Notitia Dignitatum places one Atecotti unit in that diocese.
It's highly probable that all these units weren't formed at the same time, and the title 'Honoriani' may suggest two of them were created during the reign of the Emperor Honorius (395-423 AD) and named in his honour, whilst the Atecotti of Illyricum and, perhaps, the Atecotti Iuniores Gallicani were, the original units. (Scharf, 1995, 163-5)
A.H.M. Jones (History of the Later Roman Empire, Blackwell, Oxford, 1964 p 682) estimates that there may have been 600 or 700 to a unit but it could have been up to 800, and this is a lot. Not that there has to have been that many Attacotti of course. They could have been the majority and others could indeed have been Scotti and Picti. Two of these units were cavalry. This could mean they were good horsemen, which might give an argument that they weren't seaborne raiders, but mounted? However, it is also possible they were good on both land and sea.
It could be telling that two of the units were auxilia palatina (the Atecotti Honoriani Seniores and the Atecotti Iuniores Gallicani). These were élite barbarian regiments of the imperial escort armies. This could be the fate of those barbarians who were captured or who made a treaty, and many a Germanic people became them. They were a type of unit the 4th century military writer Vegetius didn't agree with in his 'Epitome of military science'. He thought citizen raised armies better trained and more trustworthy.
The fact that the Atecotti Iuniores Gallicani were one of these units may point to these being the first. However, because the Atecotti Honoriani Seniores were also auxilia palatina it could mean they were also one of the first, with the title Honoriani attached later.
One Germanic bunch of warriors, besieged on an island in the Rhine had to decide their own fate:
"In the winter of that year,[298/299] a host of Alamanni infantry was crossing the frozen Rhine. When the ice suddenly broke, they became trapped on an island, whereupon Constantius sent the river fleet to besiege them. To come to terms, they had to hand over a number of warriors as recruits for the Roman army. These were not "captives" (as the panegyric claims), but rather treaty-bound allies, for the troops chose among themselves who had to go. Worsted tribes often picked among themselves the warriors they were required to contribute to the Roman army; it was in Rome's interest to enroll men who liked to serve, who were least needed at home, and who were therefore least likely to desert. Bound to each other by tribal ties of trust, an Alamannic king and his followers were likely to have stayed together when giving themselves up for service in the Roman army." (Raising New Units for the Late Roman Army: "Auxilia Palatina", Michael P. Speidel, Dumbarton Oaks Papers, Vol. 50 (1996), pp. 165-166)
Could it have been a similar fate of the Attacotti? If so, it could mean that they had to have been from outside the diocese of Britannia and not from somewhere like Demetia, which was within Britannia Prima. Unless they were newly arrived in the region but not yet citizens.
What would be interesting to know is how long the Attacotti as a 'tribe' had to supply young men as part of a possible treaty. Did this stop when Roman rule ended? The problem is we can't be certain when that was, even though 410 is the date usually given. Some young Attacotti might have thought there was a better life for them in the service of the empire. However, most tribal based units would soon become ethnically diverse.
We get St. Jerome (c. 347-420), a priest from the borders of Dalmatia and Pannonia who travelled in Gaul between 365-370 AD, mentioning the Attacotti in rather unflattering terms in his Treatise Against Jovinianus
"Why should I speak of other nations when I, a youth, in Gaul beheld the Attacotti, a British tribe, eat human flesh, and when they find herds of swine, cattle, and sheep in the woods, they are accustomed to cut off the buttocks of the shepherds, and the paps of the shepherdesses, and to consider them as the only delicacies of food."
There have been various theory on whether he meant human flesh or if there was a miss-translation from "humanis" (human flesh) for "inhumanis" (animal flesh). (See the Wikipedia article for more information). However, the Greek historian Strabo (64/63 BC – ca. AD 24) was the first to call the Irish gluttonous, incestuous cannibals. (Celtic Culture: a historic encyclopaedia, Koch, 2005, p.846)
In Jerome's Letter to Oceanus he complains about the promiscuous Attacotti, Scotti, and the people of Plato's Republic. Why does he mention the Scotti here? Was it because they were both Goidelic speakers? Or was it because there were, indeed, Scotti in the Attacotti units. Or was it because the Attacotti's behaviour reminded him of the Scotti? Rance wonders if it was simply for literary effect. Of course, the Attacotti being Goidelic (Gaelic) speakers does not mean they couldn't be Britannians, as Ken Dark has argued. (Britain and the End of the Roman Empire). However, as Rance also points out, the Romans perceived the Irish (Scotti) as cannibals (true or not) so this could, indeed, be why they're mentioned together. But if they were, say, a Pictish people, why would they be mentioned here?
(Updated) There is one slightly strange thing; if Jerome experienced this encounter with the Attacotti when he was a 'youth' and he was born in c. 347, then he came across them before the Barbarian Conspiracy! Unless he counted being 22 or so as a 'youth', or, his birth date is later than thought, in the early or mid 350s? They could have been formed before the troubles in Britain began (again), or, as Philip Freeman ('Ireland and the Classical World', 2000, p.96) points out, Jerome could have been referring to a raiding group of Attacotti before they'd been made into a military unit. If this is the case then they may indeed have been from Ireland as we know the Scotti raided as far as northern Gaul.
The three above classical writers aren't the only ones to have a go at the Scotti. As Philip Freeman in his excellent book, 'Ireland and the classical world' (2001) notes, there were plenty of other writers mentioning them. Pomponius Mela and Solinus commented on the Scotti's lack of morality and Freeman tells us how Jerome may have been influenced by Caesar's description of the polygamous Britons (p.100). Prudentius (c.348-405) calls them "the half-wild Scottus, worse than war-hounds". (Like Britain, Ireland supplied the empire with war or fighting dogs. (Symmachus, c.393). Of course, the irish weren't the only ones classical writers had it in for. Many a barbarian was written about in unfavourable terms.
So, were the Attacotti Britons, Gaels(Gwydyl) or 'Picts' (Fichti) … or, as Carla Nayland suggests, something unique within the Pictish confederacy, perhaps with Scandinavian influence, hence why they are named separately? St. Jerome calls them Britons, but he may just have known that they originated from Britannia, and that may have meant the island and not the Roman diocese of "The Britains'. We don't know if he heard them speak, or, even if he had, if he would have understood them.
As I mentioned above, there have been many attempts to identify them by their name with it coming from Goidelic aichechthúatha, or something like the Atta/Ate (S)cotti, or deriving from Alt Clut. (I will look at these in more detail in Part Two). St. Jerome's text could be used to relate them with the Scotti, but this is not entirely conclusive. However, I would favour the explanation given in 'The Dialects of Ancient Gaul' by Xavier Delamarre (p.57), with their name meaning "Very Ancient (ones)". Intensive prefix *ate + cotto – "old" from either Early Irish or Brittonic, which were much closer languages at the time. (Thanks to Christopher Gwinn for reminding me of this). The alternative, as mentioned, could be the same intensive prefix *ate, but plus (S)cotti. Meaning a particularly nasty group of Scotti.
Not that this help us locate them! What I think we should be looking at is why there was a concerted (if it was) raiding and if knowing 'why?' will help with 'where?' … and that's exactly what I'll be doing in Part Two.
Thanks for reading and I look forward to your thoughts, comments and correction.


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CHEYENNE, Wyo. • The mother of a gay University of Wyoming student who was robbed and beaten to death in 1998 says she finds it touching that NBA veteran Jason Collins honored her son by wearing jersey No. 98.
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While Collins hid his sexual orientation up until now, he said he quietly made a statement for gay rights by wearing No. 98 with the Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards. The number refers to 1998, the year Matthew Shepard was tied to a fence and beaten outside Laramie. Shepard died days later on Oct. 12, 1998, and two men were convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Shepard's killing resulted in campaigns to raise awareness about violence against gays and to pass hate-crimes laws in the United States.
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The Simple Groupware project has just released version 0.409 of its Web-based groupware product. The changes include an integrated wiki.
The developers have integrated Pmwiki, a wiki written in PHP with their software while at the same time creating a new package that supports version 6.5.14 of the Funambol SyncML server, which is used to exchange data with mobile devices.
On top of this, the programmers have revamped the HTML file preview and added debugging parameters to the cron jobs. The latest version of the software will run with PHP "register_globals" set to "on", although the developers advise against this for security reasons.
Simple Groupware, which is licensed under the GPLv2, combines mail, calendaring, task management and document management in a single Web application. It supports numerous standards and processs like Icalendar, Vcard, IMAP, POP3, SMTP, CIFS, WebDAV, LDAP and SyncML. The programmers have also developed a language called Simple Groupware Solutions Markup Language (SgsML) that gives users the ability to modify the software to suit their own requirements.
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Outgoing is the a word meaning simply that one goes out of their way to meet and make new friends.Outgoing can be broken down into two words: Out and going. Outgoing involves people going out of their way to make friends and to be sociable! One who is outgoing tends to make friends easily due to the high level of "risks" that they are willing to take to meet people, make friends, and have fun. The opposite of Outgoing would be timidity and shyness! Being outgoing is doing anything that causes people to gravitate to you! Outgoing people are usually the life of most parties. Outgoing people tend to be deemed cool and chill!
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The Hollywood district of Los Angeles, California is one of the most famous districts in the world. Famed as an American cultural centre due to the enormous range of film studios and film stars' Hollywood mansions, the area still attracts a vast number of visitors each year. So, why not truly live the film stars dream and stay in your very own private Hollywood mansion during your holiday.
The Hollywood sign is one of the most famous sights in the whole of America. Recognised as a symbol of glamour and wealth, the Hollywood sign still draws a huge amount of interest from visitors arriving from around the world. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is always a huge crowd pleaser, and there are more historic theatres than you could possible explore in a single Hollywood holiday, including Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Charlie Chaplin Studios, El Capitan Theatre. More modern attractions are just as, if not more popular too, from the Hollywood Bowl to Universal Studios, the Hollywood Wax Museum to Runyon Canyon Park. For something a little more bizarre, a visit to the Ripley's Believe it or Not Odditorium makes for a sensational day out from your Hollywood mansion, and will leave you talking about it for years to come.
Sunset Boulevard, other wise known as The Strip, is the only place to be once the sun sets behind the Hollywood sign. Lined with the best bars, restaurants, nightclubs and comedy clubs in Hollywood, the Sunset Strip is always a hugely entertaining place to be, offering every sort of nightlife and evening entertainment to an engrossed clientele.
The whole of Los Angeles is at your mercy from a holiday rental home in Hollywood. The rest of the city is well worth exploring, as the attractions are almost endless, from the world famous Pacific beaches around Santa Monica Pier to Disneyworld.
There are over 290 days of glorious sunshine each year in Hollywood, with almost constant sunshine during July and August, the hottest months. Holidays to Hollywood are at their absolute finest between March and November, but conditions are fantastic at any time of year, and during the off-peak season, you may be able to get your Hollywood mansion for off-season prices too.
Although there is a small airport just outside Hollywood, the Bob Hope Airport (BUR), it is a domestic airport and does not receive direct flights from the UK. However, Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is just 20 miles from a holiday rental villa in Hollywood, and receives a great number of British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Air France flights from the UK. Hollywood is a city of cars, and hire cars are readily available from the airport.


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633 D Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004Neighborhood:
Penn Quarter
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IndianPrice: $31 to $50
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.rasikarestaurant.com/
- Phone: 2026371222x
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm, Friday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Indian
- Executive Chef: Vikram Sunderam
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Contact: Atul Narain 2026371222x
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590 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.7Service4.6
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fit for foodies (431)special occasion (352)hot spot (202)romantic (189)great for lunch (143)neighborhood gem (132)good for groups (110)notable wine list (105)vibrant bar scene (41)late-night find (23)kid-friendly (13)great for brunch (10)great for outdoor dining (7)scenic view (4)Show More
- Best Indian food ever!AlexDined on 9/27/2014Went here for a birthday dinner with my boyfriend. The decor is great, the food was delicious and our waiter was very attentive without being overbearing. I recommend the Palak Chaat, the Chicken Tikka Masala, and the Bhindi Amchoor. The cardamom ice cream is the best dessert!Special Features:
- Fantastic Meal!LizzieVIPDined on 9/27/2014We did the chef's tasting menu and it was possibly the best meal I've ever had in my life!Special Features:
- One of the best meals I've hadYumDCDined on 9/26/2014The food was perfection. Every dish was absolutely delicious. This is the first time that I have ever been sad when I ate my last bite of my entree. I wanted more. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Everything about the evening was superlative. Another restaurant used to be my favorite and it's been replaced by Rasika.Special Features:
- A Dream of IndaiKuvinTasteDined on 9/26/2014You would be very fortunate to secure a reservation at this Capital Hill area jewel. Rasika is Indian Fusion, and while Fusion can be a dodgy wprd, in this case it results in sublime dishes. Rasika uses the spices, leaves, herbs, seeds, and traditional Indian condiments with a thoughtful, rather subtle hand that makes the quality of the ingredients shine through. Must-order starters include a leaf-wrapped, steamed grouper appetizer served with cilantro and mint rice, the scallops with a delicate masala,and the crispy spinach. My cod main course fell into silky layers of transcendent perfection in a delicate sauce, and my husband's lamb was bathed in a more hearty, intense masala, The meat was cooked perfectly, with a pink center. Heaven.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The best!SpiceGirlDined on 9/24/2014Rasika was everything I expected it to be! We had been trying to get reservations forever, so we finally called two weeks ahead and went on a Wednesday night at 5:30. The excellent food and service explain why those reservations are so hard to get.The signature spinach appetizer is a must have! While many of the entrees are standard Indian fare, their preparation and presentation raise them to a level beyond. The beignet dessert with cardamon ice cream was just the right blend of sweet and light. There is something for everyone on the menu. Service was solicitous ,but not obtrusive. Our waiter, bless him, did not say "absolutely!" once. Even with a crowd we were able to hear each other talk. I would go back in a wink!Special Features:
- Fantastic foodKushkaDined on 9/22/2014The best indian food I've ever eaten and the best restaurant I've eaten at in DC.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Spectacular!AnnieDined on 9/22/2014Impeccable service. Fantastically prepared dishes. Incredible wine list. Go. As soon as you can!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing!SNYdinerDined on 9/22/2014Believe the rave reviews. This is a must-try if you are in DC. We were a bit overwhelmed by the menu, but thanks to our server who provided several recommendations, we were able to narrow down our selections. And every single dish was amazing!Special Features:
- hail to RasikaFoodpornVIPDined on 9/20/2014let me start by saying how incredible management was in accommodating my request and group size at such short notice . The food was amazing as was service - Mr Haque and management were so welcoming and hospitable -Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Vegan SelectionGeiscoolDined on 9/20/2014When we asked the waiter for the vegan dishes, he immediately knew the answer and showed us the various selections among the vegetarian items. We had several vegan appetizers and sides to choose from, and we picked 5 delicious vegan dishes. This was the best Indian food we ever ate!Special Features:
- SolidRosieVIPDined on 9/20/2014I've been to Rasika West which I really enjoyed so decided to try Rasika with some girlfriends before a show. Two of us the the pre-show set meal. I thought it was very good but I wouldn't say that it blew my mind or was particularly the best Indian food I've had. I think I may actually like the Dupont Circle location more.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- llabddoVIPDined on 9/19/2014Excellent, and unique, Indian food. As good as we've had, and we've tried a lot of places.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- phenomenalOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/19/2014Best Indian food We've ever had. Phenomenal! Service outstanding. Feels like India because it is so Loud in there. That part I really didn't enjoy, but what are you gonna do? Lots of people want to eat there.Special Features:
- Fantastic!BowtieManDined on 9/19/2014As a table of 3, we ordered the vegetarian and non-vegetarian six course meal with wine pairings. Our waiter was excellent and enthusiastic guiding us through each course and wine selection. This experience allowed us to witness Rasika to its fullest and there were no disappointments! White vermouth with their signature chat was amazing. I never knew that black cod could be spiced so deeply. Each course and pairing built up to an incredible desert assortment. This takes Indian food to new heights!Special Features:
- Wow!!Food123VIPDined on 9/18/2014The food was amazing! I went with a large group and everyone loved their meal. Try the cauliflower, chicken green masala and the cod.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DeliciousButwehaveareservationVIPDined on 9/17/2014My mouth still waters at thought of the many different dishes we sampled. Our waiter's desert recommendation was perfect. I understand why this restaurant is always booked solid.Special Features:
- Outstanding Indian foodOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 9/17/2014By far, the best restaurant I have been to in D.C., and the best Indian food I have ever eaten. The Palak Chaat is so unusual and so delicious, you must order it. Same for the Amritsari Kulcha stuffed bread, Murgh Mussalam and Raan-e-Rasika. The mixed grill was good but somewhat ordinary, and next time we would just order the salmon tandoori. The restaurant is contemporary, not the typical Indian atmosphere, and very lively. It was full on a Wed night, but they did not rush us. Can't wait to go back with a large party and order everything else on the menu that we did not get to try.Special Features:
- Food was AMAZING.jeannieDined on 9/15/2014Best Indian food I have ever eaten. I have heard nothing but good things about this place and am so glad I finally tried it for myself. Service was great, food recommendations were delicious...and did I say the food was delicious? Yes, it was THAT good. Very romantic. Thanks for a great experience.Special Features:
- Palak Chaat RocksAnnaDined on 9/13/2014The food at Rasika is good, although some are definitely better than others. However, my friends and I go because of its palak chaat. It is so delicious! We will continue to dine at Rasika and Rasika West End as long as they keep serving an awesome palak chaat.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Unique flavors, excellent serviceLovethespiceDined on 9/12/2014I eat South Asian cuisine at home 4 nights out of 7, but Rasika's inventive tastes are a refreshing change, and I'm always surprised at the creative combinations.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great anticipationsmilingabsDined on 9/12/2014My friends and I waited for our reservation date and time to come with great anticipation (we had to book a month in advance)! Rasika sure lived up to the hype and I already plan on returning with my husband for our anniversary dinner. We tried the crispy spinach and minced lamb as appetizers and all shared chicken makhani, a lamb stew dish and a veggie trio of dal, cauliflower and peas, and bangain something (eggplant purée dish). Everything was the perfect spice level for us! Service was perfect.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Had higher expectationsvelasq19Dined on 9/12/2014This was my first visit to this Rasika. The service was very good as well as the ambiance. I found the food to be good but I expected it to be exceptional from all the reviews about it. I found it to be overpriced (food and drinks) for the lunch portions.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012VIPDined on 9/11/2014I was very surprised by the meal, in a good way. I opted for the 4 course tasting menu, which is good if you want to try a lot of options. I half-expected the meal was going to be overly rich and heavy, but several of the courses were quite light and refreshing.Special Features:
- Impeccable service & fabulous foodJMO1VIPDined on 9/11/2014Our dining experience was fabulous. You will pay a lot to eat here, but it is worth it once in awhile (if you can get a reservation). The food was excellent. The spinach chaat is amazing, perfect balance of sweet, salty, sour, with a crunch. The corn fritters and kale fritters were outstanding. The wine list is great and naan the perfect accompaniment. The service is really wonderful, easily the best in DC. Our waiter was attentive without being overbearing. He offered great recommendations and let us enjoy the meal at our pace. The room is dark and loud, so you're senses are a bit overwhelmed.Special Features:
- Never disappoints!AshfordDined on 9/11/2014I've been to Rasika many times over the past year and I still am amazed by how great the overall experience is. The food is amazing and the service is always fantastic. Definitely would recommend this gem.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great tasking menu, great serviceGoodDoctorDined on 9/10/2014We had reservations for four, and had no wait at the scheduled time. We chose the full tasting menu, and the food was excellent. For 4 people, the food was sufficient amount, and the pace was good. Service and descriptions were excellent, and our main server was very attentive, with others helping deliver the multiple plates and such. The wine pairings (2 of us did this) were okay, two were very good. The value of quality to cost was excellent. The place itself was convenient, with valet parking, but the inside was not luxurious and was quite noisy at 8:15-9:30 but then settled down somewhat, even though the restaurant was full towards 10 pm.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellentmjp396Dined on 9/10/2014Best Indian food ever. Both 6 course tasting menus were delicious.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Another special experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 9/10/2014My second time at Rasika was as wonderful as the first. The black cod signature entree must be tried!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- wanted to be impressed but wasn'tDCeducatorDined on 9/9/2014I had been looking forward to eating here for a few months. I finally found time to make it with a friend. I went with high expectations. First of all, it was a Tuesday night at 8:45pm. We still had to wait about 15 minutes at the bar for our table to be ready. We were then given a horrible table crammed beside a mirror. We couldn't even sit across the table from each other. The table was horrible and it was very awkward. We ordered the spinach dish and the mango shrimp for an appetizer. They were decent. We had a chicken dish and lamb dish for the entree. The lamb was delicious, but not incredible. Overall the food was good, not great. There is a less formal Indian restaurant on K St. called Indigo that is much better with more flavor!!Special Features:
- Fabulous Gem with Unique FoodJAMINDined on 9/9/2014Rasika remains one of my most favorite restaurants in DC. The food is creative and complex and fabulous. The service is first rate. The experience is always a total joy. It's a very special place that I hope will be around forever.Special Features:
- Not better than the burbssupertasterVIPDined on 9/8/2014Rasika was lovely and the food delicious, however, although more expensive and perhaps more refined, the food is by no means better than what you can get at Indian restaurants in the Washington suburbs. I'd put Tiffin or Woodlands in a blind taste test with Rasika anytime.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Really disappointed this timePamelaVIPDined on 9/6/2014We usually love Rasika. This time was the exception. For some reason everything seemed a little off to both my husband and myself. That has never happened. It didn't help that I had asked for all white meat in one of our dishes and they did not listen. The brought us a new one and comped us a dessert which was delicious but still we both had the same impression of the flavors. It would seem that they all were too overbearing with one or more of the ingredients. Not spicy overbearing just too much salt etc.
- A Different Taste of IndiaSomaDined on 9/5/2014We went as a couple based on outstanding reviews. Those reviews did not lie. Simply put, we are avid Indian food lovers and we wanted a different and outstanding twist. We were wowed by the unique blend of spices and cooking and wish we were closer to DC to be able to try every item on the menu. Also given quality of food, price was very decent..not cheap, reasonable and not overboard Advice...Reserve 1 month ahead if you are looking for a Friday or Saturday 7-9. This is a hopping place, not quiet, and not for young children. We plan to make the trip from Baltimore repeatedly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Impressed!IPAPDined on 9/5/2014What a fantastic restaurant. Best Indian food I've ever eaten. Impeccable service. Great food and wine recommendations. Great great place!Special Features:
- Best Dinner EverKarenfromLynchburgDined on 9/5/2014I was surprised to read that an Indian restaurant was rated as highly as this one. I mean I love Chicken Tikka Masalla as well as the next person, but Number 1 restaurant in all of DC? When I read the chef was a James Beard award winner, my husband and I decided to splurge and order the 6-course tasting menu and paired wine (for 2 people it came out to be almost $300 with tip included). It was so worth it. Every single course was unbelievable and the wines matched perfectly. I have never raved about a starter salad before but there flash fried spinach salad was the best thing I have ever eaten. We rolled out of the restaurant after we were done that's how stuffed we were, and we know that we are going back here next time we are in DC.Special Features:
- Always the BEST!BeBeWhyDined on 9/4/2014Rasika is my favorite restaurant in DC. I am there a minimum of once a month. The food and the service is consistently outstanding.Special Features:
- Great Indian food.OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/3/2014The food was very interesting. Not your average Indian fare. Reminds me of Vij in Vancouver. I'm a fan. Make reservations.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fantastic Food!Traveller44Dined on 9/3/2014Menu was fantastic! Service was excellent, our server recommended two dishes that we ate up in minutes. Great India in DC!Special Features:
- Rasika ReviewOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/30/2014It was a great experience. When they didn't have the wine we selected, the manager came out to give us selections that would suit the taste we were looking for. With it being our anniversary, they greeted us with a complimentary glass of Rosé. The food was delicious and the staff knowledgeable.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
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This house was bought a few months ago and turned into a LGBT rights group's HQ. WBC had no idea… until today… when the group "came out" and painted the outside of the home with gay pride flag colors. Right. Across. The. Street.
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Washup Washes Your Clothes...Then Flushes Your Toilet
We like the concept behind this. Small space apartment dwellers would appreciate the utility of having a washing machine option in their bathroom (we know we would). But then again, the toilet in the concept photo above looks like it's giving a piggyback ride to a reject from The Transformers...
The "Washup" concept is a sustainable and space saving water consumption device that reuses wasted water from the clothes washing cycle for in toilet flushing later (hopefully not at the same time...do your load before dropping it). We'd just worry we'd accidentally lose socks into the toilet while loading and emptying the machine above.
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I give it an 'A' for effort. Conceptually, it really is a great way to use waste water from the wash. But yes, it DOES look like the toilet is giving a piggy back to Optemus Prime.
Just what the heck is that woman doing on the toilet?
OMG, what a freak show this thing is. In 10 yrs. we'll look at the way we look at those room sized computers from the 60s.
i'm so immature, but that picture of the woman cracks me up.
good concept though.
Wonderful idea. Hard to believe the Japanese haven't come up with a version of this yet.
I want to know what her right hand is doing.
She's enjoying the spin cycle.
I got the same thing in my house.
I live a 'green' house, not the one with glass and stuff.
But eco friendly house, just moved in.
And my washingmachine is powered by the sun or the wind.
And the water from the machine is stored in a special container to flush the toilets. But the trouble is the ecofriendly washingmachine never generates enough water to use the toilet on a daily basis. So also the drain over the shower is connected to the same container to fill it more.
So I dont think this idea would be feasable in a real situation. A toilet uses more water than a washing machine in a small house hold. Not sure what the stats are in a big household.
Re: the comment about why the Japanese don't do this.
They're very fussy about the proximity to the toilet of other objects. Many houses have a separate water closet and shower. Some have "unit baths" which are all in one, but they're not seen as preferable. I'm guessing laundry done anywhere near the toilet would be unacceptable.
Also, they aren't eco-friendly for the most part in Japan unless forced to be so by the government. Almost all of the recycling and composting, for instance is done by the trash collecting agencies, not by individuals. All individuals have to do is sort trash and put it out on the right day (and even then a lot don't do it properly).
This looks like an interesting idea, but implementation needs to be better. There's no reason the washer has to be above the toilet. The plumbing just needs to be set up differently.
The prospect of water shortages, excessive extraction harming biodiversity and higher prices would suggest dry compost toilets which separate liquids and solids. These could save up to fifty percent of our clean water usage and considerably more in water reprocessing costs as well as help replace topsoil depletion caused by industrial agriculture. The human animal, supposedly at the top of the biological hierarchy, is the only one which defecates in its own drinking water. "Washup" is just another case of a technological solution to the wrong question.
The real problem for the environment is over breeding, there's too many people... until people can face up to that, no amount of water recycling or curly lightglobes will solve the problem.
Babies are bad for the environment, it's not hard to say.
I am sooo glad to read that I'm not the only person to wonder just what that female figure is DOING on the toilet ... for all the world to see. Laughing as I write this! Cat-gurl
Besides being awkward, the laundry machine above the toilet will lead, eventually, to forgetting to lower the lid and dropping your last clean whatever into the bowl.
This is an awesome concept, but the design itself has little aesthetic appeal. I think if the design could be made more appealing, eco-conscious consumers would buy it. Another potential issue for consumers would be how difficult and expensive it would be to get appliance parts for it when the original parts go bad, and would appliance repair companies charge a premium for repairs since it is a new technology?
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- 1 pound spaghettini, or thin spaghetti
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 stick butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup ricotta salata cheese, or Parmesan, coarsely grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, or scallion greens, thinly chopped
- Salt and pepper
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In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook 1 pound of spaghettini, or thin spaghetti, until al dente according to package instructions.
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Grate the zest of 1 lemon into a large pasta bowl. Juice the lemon, and add juice to the bowl. Stir in 1 stick butter, cut into small pieces, and 1 cup coarsely grated ricotta salata cheese or Parmesan.
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Add drained pasta to lemon sauce, and sprinkle in 2 tablespoons thinly chopped fresh chives or scallion greens. Season with salt and pepper. Toss well, and serve.
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jennylove 13 Jun, 2013
I do love the flavors ... that subtle lemon thing sure is unique & delish, especially with the salty cheese! But didn't love the way the "sauce" came together for me. Was definitely more of a "lump" of mushed-up ingredients, and very difficult to stir into the tender spaghetti. Flavors are so good that I'll definitely continue to experiment with this one ... Could be as simple as rinsing the cooked pasta? (which i never do!) Maybe farfalle or gemelli? Melt the butter? Sprinkle cheese at the end?Reply
amykae 26 May, 2008
This is one of my all-time favorite recipes. It's so easy and has flavors I love. We probably make this twice a month in the summer. So good!Reply


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A crowd of screaming Bieber fans were shocked, mortified, and I'm sure quite a few almost passed out after seeing Justin Bieber attacked on stage by a crazy person at his concert in Dubai yesterday.
Yep, the Biebs was just going about his business, doin' his thing -- when out of nowhere, some dude ran up on stage and tried to grab him, at which point a security guards came after him. He knocked over the piano -- which was literally right next to Justin.
Do you understand what I'm saying, here? You guys -- it all turned out ok, but Justin Bieber could've been crushed to death by a piano if the thing had fallen on him.
Here's the clip -- he really dodged a musical instrument on this one.
Um, insane, right?
Not gonna lie. My favorite part of this video is the girl screaming, "Are you ok Justin?!?" and practically hyperventilating in the background. (Oh come on -- you found it entertaining too. Just admit it.)
Whoa! Talk about a string of bad luck that just won't end! First his relationship with Selena Gomez went in the crapper. And then he got into that crazy fight with the paparazzi. And oh yeah -- how about the comment he made about Anne Frank being a "Belieber"? (Major fail.)
And now the poor dude has someone try to attack him and almost gets killed by a piano at the same time. (What's next? Being lured into Scientology?)
But maybe since he managed to escape this incident without a scratch, his luck is finally turning around? Maybe, just maybe, this is the beginning of a serious Bieber comeback -- one where the world starts taking him seriously again and he finds another Disney star to fall head-over-heels in love with and live happily ever after. (And repeat the bad luck process all over again, of course.)
Why do you think Justin is having such bad luck lately?
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I'm wondering how he keeps singing through it all? I really do believe he actually has talent ... so why the lip sync??
my fav part is that he lip syncs lmao
I saw this earlier. I just assumed it was a girl. Somebody in security is in BIG trouble!
Funny, somehow he kept singing in tune...hello, lip sync!!
First, the "attacker" did not look threatening. Looked more like he wanted to get an autograph or give Justin a hug. Second, I am impressed Justin was able to calmly walk off as his piano fell over...and keep singing so welll....hmmm. Still impressed by his cool, even if he was lip synching.
Why is he having such bad luck? Um, maybe it's because he's a spoiled, self-entitled little shithead?


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