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ConocoPhillips is one of the better turnaround stories in the oil and gas industry today. Its new focus as a North American-centric exploration and production company is looking more and more to be a great move by management. So far, much of the company's success in this venture has been from shale drilling in places like the Permian Basin and the Eagle Ford. Looking beyond the gains from the lower 48, though, the company will need to make one region its new frontier again: Alaska.

With underdeveloped natural gas assets, and a more favorable tax structure, Alaska is poised to be one of the biggest indicators of ConocoPhillips' success. Tune into the video below where Fool.com contributor Tyler Crowe looks at why this region is so important and what investors should look for.

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From the smallest biotech to the biggest pharmaceutical stock, The Motley Fool's Market Check-Up covers the health-care sector's biggest headlines, hottest market movers, and Obamacare's ongoing rollout.

In this segment, health-care analyst David Williamson takes a look at the upcoming acquisition by Salix Pharmaceuticals of Santarus for about $2.6 billion. Salix is currently a maker of drugs for gastrointestinal diseases, and the immediately accretive deal will give Salix access to treatments for both diabetes and heartburn. Shares of both companies were up significantly on the news. David tells investors why shareholders should be pleased with this deal on both ends and what he thinks of the stock going forward.

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Teacher admits to sending selfies to a 16-year-old during her honeymoon

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High School Teacher Accused of Sexual Assault Pleads Guilty

WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. (WITI) — A former high school teacher has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a student while working at New Berlin West High School in Wisconsin.

Sara Domres, 28, pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of sexual assault of a student by school staff, both felony charges. She will be sentenced on September 30th.

According to court documents, the relationship between Domres and the 16-year-old male student began during the 2014-2015 school year. A criminal complaint states that the victim was in an English class taught by Domres, and the two "became friends and began to text each other a lot."

Investigators found evidence on Domres' phone of the two referring to each other as "baby boo." Texts read, "I love you!" and, "You're extremely attractive to me!!!"

On the same day that her husband had his bachelor party during the 2015-2016 school year, Domres had sex with the boy at the Motel 6 off of Bluemound Road in the Town of Brookfield, according to court documents. The two also allegedly had sex at the Park and Ride on Moorland Road in New Berlin in July 2015.

Investigators were able to confirm the victim's phone had been connected to the hotel's Wi-Fi, and Domres "paid cash" for the room.

The boy also admitted that Domres sent selfies (to him) while she was on her honeymoon, according to investigators. At one point, the report says her husband caught the two hanging out in the parking lot of a New Berlin restaurant.

Also in the complaint, detectives "determined that between May 14, 2015 and January 6, 2016, the victim sent the defendant approximately 619 text messages. Between March 29, 2015 and January 15, 2016, the defendant sent the victim approximately 555 text messages."

Officials with the School District of New Berlin said they learned of the allegations against Domres on January 15th, 2016. She was immediately placed on administrative leave. After an internal investigation by the School District of New Berlin, Domres was fired.

Domres was criminally charged in April.

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Jonathan SackierWeird Al Yankovic parodied two Michael Jackson songs; Beat It became Eat It, celebrating copious consumption, while Bad morphed into Fat, mirroring what is happening in America—our mutation into a fat nation.

Many obese people, while acknowledging their size, deny being unhealthy; this is delusional. Obesity among the young will ensure the next generation has a shorter lifespan than their parents for the first time ever. Carrying excess weight causes heart, lung, brain, joint, skin, and other diseases; predisposes to cancer and social isolation; and wastefully burns 100LL to ship unnecessary freight. Pounds pack on through poor eating and exercise behaviors. Periodic dieting does not work; without fundamental behavioral change, slimming down inevitably is followed by expanding waistlines—the “rhythm method of girth control.” With commitment to change, physician supervision, and certain medications, a svelte you can be attained by acknowledging the problem and a desire to address it.

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by ARLnow.com — September 20, 2016 at 4:45 pm 0

Arlington won’t be temporarily without an Apple Store, after all.

In an email sent to local customers this afternoon, Apple said its Clarendon store, which has been under renovation since April, will reopen this weekend. A grand reopening is planned for Saturday, Sept. 24 starting at 10 a.m.

“You’ll love what we’ve done with the place,” the iPhone maker said in the email and on the store’s website.

“There’s a lot more to see at your new Apple Store in Arlington,” the email continued. “Stop by on September 24 to take a look at what’s changed and try the latest Apple products, including iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2.”

Some exterior work was still underway outside the store today.

The Apple Store in the Pentagon City mall is scheduled to close for renovations starting this coming Sunday, Sept. 25.

Hat tip to Chaz P.

by ARLnow.com — April 20, 2016 at 6:15 pm 0

(Updated at 9:45 p.m.) The Pinkberry frozen yogurt shop in Clarendon is back open after apparently closing for a period of time.

The shop, at 2930 Clarendon Blvd, is marked closed on Yelp and as soon as mid-March a tipster asked ARLnow.com whether it had closed for good.

“For the past couple months, the Pinkberry in Clarendon has not been open during normal business hours,” said the tipster. “There’s no sign up to say that it’s closing or indication that anything is wrong.”

As of today, the store was open and serving customers, with a sign saying “Pinkberry is now open” outside. Signs posted on the windows say the store is now hiring.

We’re told the store closed for the winter, but didn’t post any signs stating that the closure was temporary. Pinkberry’s parent company said such decisions are up to the individual franchisees.

The lone employee inside around 5:30 today said she wasn’t sure when the store first reopened.

The store also closed in late 2014 after its franchise owner went bankrupt. It then reopened last May, before apparently closing over the winter.

by Morgan Fecto — July 9, 2014 at 2:30 pm 2,343 0

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(Updated at 3:10 p.m.) Columbia Pike burrito spot Pedro and Vinny’s reopened yesterday after having its food establishment license revoked last month.

The restaurant reopened after re-applying for its food establishment license, as allowed by Arlington County Code. Arlington’s health department found Pedro and Vinny’s had “a pattern of repeated violations… that significantly increased the risk of foodborne illness to patrons including improper holding temperatures of foods,” according to Arlington Dept. of Human Services spokesman Kurt Larrick.

An inspector revoked its food license last month when the temperature problems were not fixed. Larrick said DHS approved its new license yesterday, and inspectors will check on the restaurant’s compliance within 30 days,.

“It’s been a lesson, and we’ve learned from our mistakes,” Pedro and Vinny’s manager Richard Arnez said. “We’ve been doing a lot of remodeling, and a lot of the cleaning has been changed. It’s pretty much like brand new.”

The 13-day closure has not impacted the volume of customers patronizing Pedro and Vinny’s, Arnez said. “People are excited to come in, like before,” Arnez said.

The 2599 Columbia Pike location, owned by the food truck of the same name, has not changed its menu or hours, and continues to serve the burritos that earned it a spot on the Five Thirty Eight Burrito Bracket the same month as its closure.

“Our food is great, fresh, everything is good,” Arnez said. “So we’re good to go.”

by ARLnow.com — October 23, 2013 at 10:30 am 1,528 0

Ribbon cutting ceremony for the reopening of the Potomac Yard Harris Teeter store (photo courtesy Catherine Becker/Harris Teeter)The Potomac Yard Harris Teeter at 3600 S. Glebe Road has reopened.

The store had been closed since May 2012 after being flooded with raw sewage. It reopened this morning following an extensive clean-up process and a complete renovation.

Harris Teeter employees held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:00 a.m.

The 44,000 square foot store will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It features a redesigned pharmacy, in addition to “all new flooring; new drywall and paint; updated equipment; wooden display cases; new fixtures; an expanded seating area; an expanded floral department; new prepared food stations including pizza, an Asian hot bar, and a made-to-order sandwich bar; and sustainable décor elements.”

Harris Teeter’s insurers are currently suing Arlington County for more than $1 million to recover losses caused by the sewage backup.

Photo courtesy Catherine Becker/Harris Teeter

by ARLnow.com — August 21, 2013 at 1:30 pm 1,990 0

'Now Hiring' sign outside the Harris Teeter store near Potomac YardThe Harris Teeter at 3600 S. Glebe Road, near Potomac Yard, is getting closer to reopening.

The grocery store closed in May 2012 after it was flooded with raw sewage, the result of a clog at the nearby Arlington County Water Pollution Control Plant. The contents of the store were scrapped, and construction on a brand new interior has been underway since this spring, when the company announced plans to reopen later this year.

Harris Teeter is now hiring personnel for the store, according to a number of online job listings posted over the past 10 days. The store reapplied for a Virginia ABC wine and beer license and keg permit on Monday.

The store will reopen at some point in October, Harris Teeter spokeswoman Catherine Becker told ARLnow.com yesterday.

by ARLnow.com — June 24, 2013 at 9:15 am 1,968 0

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Arlington Popular With ‘Echo Boomers’ — Those between the ages of 25 and 34, also known as “Echo Boomers,” have increased in population by 10 percent in Arlington over the past two years. Such residents say they’re attracted to Arlington’s mix of urban amenities and suburban comfort. Instead of moving further out into the suburbs upon having kids, many Echo Boomers are opting to stay in Arlington and other areas around D.C.’s urban core. [Washington Post]

Bloomberg BNA Faces Snack Abuse — Crystal City-based Bloomberg BNA sent a memo to employees on Friday threatening to install surveillance cameras to monitor the snack pantry, after some employees were observed taking a copious amount of snacks home. Managers rescinded the threat after pushback from the employees’ union. [Jim Romenesko]

Federal Tax Credits for Housing Projects — Two affordable housing projects in Arlington have qualified for financing through the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits program. [Arlington County]

Toscana Grill Reopening — Courthouse restaurant Toscana Grill (2300 Clarendon Blvd) is reopening today. The restaurant closed for repairs last month after a water pipe burst and caused some flooding. Before it closed, in an effort to not let the food in the kitchen go to waste, Toscana gave away hundreds of free meals to those willing to wait in line. “We were thrilled by the turnout of our free food event and look forward to serving the community with our full dining, takeout and catering services,” owner Joe Smith tells ARLnow.com.

Great Food Truck Race Stops in Clarendon  — The Hawaii-based Aloha Plate food truck stopped by the Arlington Festival of the Arts yesterday. Aloha Plate is a current contestant on the Food Network show The Great Food Truck Race. [Twitter]

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by Katie Pyzyk — April 26, 2013 at 9:55 am 1,574 0

New Courthouse location of Potomac  CrossFit (photo via Potomac CrossFit Facebook page)It’s been closed for the past 15 months, but Potomac CrossFit is reopening this weekend at its new location in Courthouse.

Last year, Potomac CrossFit at 1039 N. Highland Street in Clarendon closed, along with nearby businesses, to make way for a new development that’s currently under construction. Tomorrow, the gym will hold a grand reopening celebration at its new home at 1320 N. Courthouse Road.

With more than 8,000 square feet, the Courthouse location offers more than double the space of the previous site. Employees at the new location also boast of shower facilities, new equipment and a revamped class schedule.

Everyone is welcome to stop by for a free class tomorrow (Saturday) at 10:30 a.m. No CrossFit experience is necessary. Immediately following the class, the grand reopening celebration will kick off at 11:30 a.m. Visitors can check out the facility, meet instructors and enjoy food and drinks.

by Katie Pyzyk — April 12, 2013 at 8:55 am 2,350 0

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Va. Sq. Giant Celebrates Changes —  The Virginia Square Giant grocery store (3450 Washington Blvd) is celebrating its “grand reopening” following recent renovations. A representative for Giant says new features include a redesigned produce department with a better fruit and vegetable assortment, a new gourmet cheese case, a new bakery and an expanded natural foods section. Customers at that location will have the opportunity to take part in tastings, raffles and prize giveaways over the next four weekends.

Event Examines Seniors’ Transportation Needs — A Mobility Lab regional symposium held at George Mason University yesterday focused on the transportation needs of residents aged 65 and older. Speakers voiced the need for better coordination of senior transportation programs that would keep seniors mobile in their communities. Suggestions for improvement included better marketing and promotion, using volunteers and issuing performance surveys. [Mobility Lab]

Streetcar Debate Focuses on Types of Riders — At the Arlington Committee of 100 streetcar forum on Wednesday, speakers addressed which riders prefer different modes of transit. Speakers debated whether the Columbia Pike streetcar or a bus rapid transit system would better draw in “choice riders” — those who have access to a car but could be persuaded to take transit under the right circumstances. [Sun Gazette]

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by ARLnow.com — March 18, 2013 at 2:25 pm 30 Comments

Crews on the scene of a possible sewage spill at the Potomac Yard Harris Teeter (photo courtesy Douglas Wendt)(Updated at 5:15 p.m.) The Harris Teeter store at 3600 S. Glebe Road, near Potomac Yard, will reopen later this year, the company announced this afternoon.

The store has been closed since last May, when it was flooded with raw sewage due to a clog at the nearby Arlington County Water Pollution Control Plan.

Over the weekend, residents of the Eclipse condominium building above the store delivered some 400 signed letters from residents to the Arlington County Board, calling for the county to help facilitate the store’s reopening.

Construction will begin “within the next few weeks,” according to a press release from Comstock, owner of the 465-unit Eclipse building.

In a press release, Harris Teeter says the renovated S. Glebe Road store will reopen in “late fall 2013” — in time for this year’s holiday season. The press release made no reference to the sewage incident.

Harris Teeter is pleased to announce it will open its Potomac Yard location located at 3600 South Glebe Road in Arlington, Va. in fall 2013. The 44,000 square foot store, part of the Comstock Partners residential building, closed in May 2012 and is undergoing complete renovation. The renovation will include all new flooring; new drywall and paint; updated equipment; wooden display cases; new fixtures; an expanded seating area; an expanded floral department; new prepared food stations including pizza, an Asian hot bar, and a made-to-order sandwich bar; and sustainable décor elements. The Company also re-designed its pharmacy to feature an open floor plan that will allow our pharmacists to better serve their customers.

Harris Teeter considered sustainable building design throughout its re-design process. The refrigerated cases will feature motion detection lighting; the company will also install doors with LED lights on the refrigerated cases as well as LED spotlighting throughout the store to reduce energy consumption. Harris Teeter originally installed both an energy management lighting system and a heat reclamation system in this store and will continue to utilize these technologies to reduce energy waste.

Harris Teeter looks forward to opening its Potomac Yard store and being a part of the community once again. We appreciate our customers’ patience while the store has been closed as well as their loyalty. We will continue to post updates on harristeeter.com when new information is available.

Photo courtesy Douglas Wendt

by ARLnow.com — October 31, 2012 at 9:00 am 2,760 20 Comments

Trick or Treating Tonight — So far, Arlington County has not placed any restrictions on trick or treating tonight in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. There’s no official trick or treating time in Arlington; children typically begin trick or treating shortly after sundown.

Halloween Safety Tips — WalkArlington has a number of helpful safety tips for parents whose children will be trick or treating tonight. Among them: Parents should make sure their trick-or-treaters are wearing bright colors or reflectors and have a costume that allows them to clearly see their surroundings. Parents should also review safety rules with children before they leave the house. [WalkArlington]

Reopening After Sandy — Arlington Public Schools will be open today, with the exception of Barcroft Elementary School, which is still without power. Arlington County government offices, libraries, courts, community centers, and nature centers will also be open, as will federal government offices.

SoberRide Still On — The SoberRide program, which provides a free cab ride (up to a $30 fare) for holiday revelers, is still on despite Sandy. It’s open to anyone in the greater D.C. area calling 1-800-200-TAXI between 10:00 tonight and 4:00 tomorrow morning. A planned SoberRide-related press event in Arlington, however, which was to unveil a new vehicle that would be used to discourage drunk driving, has been postponed until after Election Day (Nov. 6).

by ARLnow.com — March 28, 2012 at 1:33 pm 5,671 18 Comments

The Curious Grape has reopened as a wine store and restaurant in Shirlington.

The wine shop traded its former location at 4056 Campbell Avenue — now a Cheesetique wine and cheese store — for a much bigger location a couple of blocks away, at 2900 S. Quincy Street (next to the Energy Club). The larger, sunnier space has allowed owners Suzanne McGrath and Katie Park to to reinvent their store as “The Curious Grape Wine, Dine & Shop,” complete with a sit-down restaurant, coffee and wine bar, and fresh, house-made pastry selection. As before, The Curious Grape also sells wine, beer, cheese and other gourmet items retail.

The Curious Grape restaurant — which quietly started serving diners last night — is helmed by executive chef Eric McKamey, whose resume includes PassionFish in Reston, 2941 in Falls Chuch, and Central, CityZen and Proof in D.C. McKamey’s menu offers “an eclectic selection of seasonal starters, small plates and entrées,” with ingredients “sourced from the Mid-Atlantic region whenever possible.” A press release listed some menu specifics.

Standouts include the Crimini Mushroom Soup with toasted sunflower seeds and preserved mushrooms; Lightly Cured Hamachi with pomegranate, cumin, and preserved lemon; Lamb Empanadas with pumpkin seed salsa and crème fraiche; Sweet Potato Gnocchi with thyme, Taleggio cheese and black truffle; Pan Roasted Sea Scallops with black rice, bok choy and a plum wine sauce; Pene Pasta with a Vietnamese-spiced beef and lamb Bolognese, as well as Coffee and Cacao-Rubbed Beef Tenderloin with potato-fennel gratin, wilted spinach and Malbec bordelaise. A unique menu layout directs guests to wine pairings for each dish, and also encourages customers to “drink what they love”. Prices range from $7 to $8 for starters, from $13 to $17 for appetizers, and from $19 and $25 entrées.

In its 5,200 square foot space, The Curious Grape has a 10-seat wine bar, a 55-seat main dining room and a 40-seat private event space. The coffee and pastry “cafe” is open starting at 7:30 a.m. daily. For bar and restaurant patrons, the eatery offers a seasonal selection of beers on tap and by the bottle. Additional hours and reservation information are available on the store’s website.

by ARLnow.com — October 5, 2011 at 8:57 am 2,041 50 Comments

County Board Candidates Debate — The three candidates for Arlington County Board — two incumbent Democrats and one Green Party challenger — answered questions at the Civic Federation candidates forum last night. The Democrats, Mary Hynes and Walter Tejada, spoke generally about the advantages of living in Arlington, while challenger Audrey Clement sharply criticized the County Board as being “in bed with developers.” [Sun Gazette]

Unopposed Candidate Roundup — Six Democrats who are running unopposed for local offices also spoke at last night’s candidates forum. [Sun Gazette]

7-Eleven Move Causes Disruptions — Who knew that one 7-Eleven store (out of 24 in Arlington) can have such a significant impact on a community? After a store in the Williamsburg Shopping Center moved closer to the East Falls Church Metro, daily routines were disrupted and other businesses in the shopping center withered. “7-11 may have a fine national strategy, but it sends ripples around localities, affecting livelihoods as well as routines beyond mere convenience,” writes columnist Charlie Clark. Luckily, the store is now moving back to Williamsburg. [Falls Church News-Press]

Redesign Suggestion for Dangerous Rosslyn Intersection — Greater Greater Washington proposes a possible way to enhance pedestrian safety at the dangerous intersection of Lynn Street and Lee Highway, while also (possibly) improving traffic flow. [Greater Greater Washington]

by ARLnow.com — August 30, 2011 at 10:45 am 2,438 8 Comments

Damaged by a fire in April, Ireland’s Four Courts in Courthouse (2051 Wilson Blvd) rose from the ashes and used its misfortune as an opportunity to revamp its offerings.

Now, with a new look, a new chef, an expanded menu, and expended beer and whiskey offerings Four Courts is gearing up to hold a grand reopening party.

The event, which is also being held to commemorate “4C’s” 15th anniversary, will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. tomorrow, Aug. 31.

“The Four Courts opened its doors during the high-flying 90’s, when Dolly the Sheep and the dot-com boom dominated the headlines,” said General Manager Dave Cahill. “Although we can’t go back in time, we can celebrate the many faithful fans who’ve been patronizing this pub since 1996 and now have families of their own.”

For said families, Four Courts will be offering free food for kids every day between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. (between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays), with the purchase of an “adult food item.”

Continuing the ’90s theme, the pub is promising to “roll back the prices of its European and domestic draft beers to those of the booming 90’s” tomorrow.

by ARLnow.com — August 15, 2011 at 1:17 pm 2,730 17 Comments

Clarendon’s Delhi Club restaurant (1135 N. Highland Street) is back open after a kitchen fire forced it to close in June.

Delhi Club first opened its doors Friday night, for dinner, according to manager Mir Hussain. The restaurant has been attracting sizable crowds ever since the reopening, he added.

“Business is good,” a relieved but busy Hussain said during today’s lunch service. “We opened on Friday and Friday was very busy.”

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  1. Good idea, we've got **** all icebergs in our neck of the woods.
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  2. Good idea, rake all those Titanic nostalgia ********* together who've been flooding the TV channels for the past year and then sail full steam ahead into the nearest iceberg.

    The chinese will of course have no problem in producing a ship with the Titanic's design features: inadequate provision of lifeboats, security gates to assist the poorer passengers in drowning indoors without upsetting the ponces and those famous cabriolet style watertight compartments!
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  3. Maybe even advertise for an Italian to Captain the ship.
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  4. Announced, designed, built and up and running in 4 years? Good job it's not BAE Systems building it. It'd be ready-ish by... 2030... and be fitted for (but not necessarily with) lifeboats.
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  5. What kind of lifeboats? I think they should bring back the Harland and Wolff H*****r lifeboat so needlessly decommissioned only a few years ago.
  6. Fitted with the latest quick sink device???
  7. Well played that man. Could we also load it with every Titanic grief whore and have Justin ******* Bieber and One Direction as the band? Then as the water got to their ankles they could play my latest composition called "Drown, You Pack Of Soppy Whining *****, And I Hope You're ******* Satisfied".
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  8. Why not just call it The Posoidon Adventure 3, or are they just cashing in on the current publicity?
  9. A Chinese Titanic? Sink one and an hour later you want to sink another one.
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  10. Well, if it doesn't slam into an iceberg on its maiden voyage and sink the Titaniacs should demand their money back...
  11. Tell them to build it properly this time! don't use cheap rivets that burst when you nudge them a bit, weld the fkuer.
  12. Just dont fill it with illeagal immos and run the big steamy ****** ashore on Lands End, we,re full up.
  13. Oh clucking bell let the ship rest


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  1. Having received a number of BDs for Christmas I would like to watch them during my next stretch at Headley, but don't want the pain of lugging them all around.

    Is it possible to rip Blu-Ray to a portable hard drive and if so what is the best way? Do I require specific software to do so?
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  3. Hmmm seems ripping BDs is a pain at the moment. Any top tips or sites/software for DVDs.

    I'll only RIP those I've actually bought, so will be encoded etc.
  4. Do you use a Windows machine or a Mac? As far as Windows goes, Slysoft's AnyDVD HD is far and away the best bar none for *any* platform - it costs a bit BUT is constantly updated to stay one step ahead of the film studios' encryption techniques and can also rip DVD's as well :) I use it to rip DVD's and it has worked flawlessly every time. Just remember that the ripped "final product" will be huge - probably 15-20GB depending on the BD disc type.

    Mac users can use Mac BluRayRipper Pro but will have to use VLC Media Player to watch it...Mac OS X still doesn't support the playback of BD discs :-(

    Hope this helps!
  5. Thanks. I'm on windows, but also use Ipad, so the cloneDVD will be useful, also the gamerpro looks brilliant and will save me the need to carry games discs around.

    I'll almost certainly buy it after I've read through it a little more.

    I've noted the 20GBs for a blu-ray film, fortunately I've found a 1TB portable hard drive at a decent price.


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Red Dragon Wild is a slot with Martial Arts theme which I saw and because of the name I thought I had to give this game a try. The payout screen for the game seemed okay and also the dragon feature that turns other symbols into wild dragon icons for bigger wins. It has a Wild Martial Art guy which expands to cover the entire reel is in a winning combination. Anyways I played this slot and noticed it's very hard to win during normal game play because 90% of the time you get low paid symbols (9, 10, J, Q, K, A) and my balance went down significantly in a matter of 15 minutes. The wild symbols didn’t come as often as I thought and most of the time turn 1 or 2 icons into wild but the win was never big. This made me think of Shoalin Spin where the wild expands and you can get very big wins, but you get the wild maybe once every 50 spins or so. However after almost 200 spins I manage to hit the free spins feature and managed to get 20 free spins on Red Dragon Wild.

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- Free Spins: the occurrence of 3 or more Red Dragon scatters trigger a round of up to 20 free spins depending on how much of them you win by breaking wooden boxes in a display of martial arts. During the free spins the profits are paid at the same price for the base game.

I'm afraid there's not much more to say about this game developed by iSoftBet, I can only say that in every session my balance got almost always a downward trend and I usually did not felt it amused me as much as expected, however it should be noted iSoftBethas other very interesting slots in its portfolio, although I cannot say that is a constant.

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Axis Acquires Leading Video Analytics Provider Citilog

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Proven analytics technology strengthens Axis’ transportation offering to enhance traffic safety and efficiency.

“Citilog’s proven products complement our solutions for the most demanding requirements in the traffic sector,” said Ray
Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, today announced the acquisition of Citilog, a provider of intelligent real-time video monitoring for traffic and transportation security and safety. The addition of their advanced surveillance technology and experienced personnel strengthens Axis’ best-of-breed solution and further expands its opportunities in the fast-growing traffic analytics market.

“Citilog’s proven products are well known to the traffic sector, and complement our solutions for the most demanding requirements in that market. Their commitment to developing quality, innovative and easy-to-use products is consistent with Axis’ approach to provide the most competitive, highest value solution for a range of customer needs,” said Ray Mauritsson, CEO at Axis. “We are excited to be able to offer our channel partners and end users state-of-the-art analytics tools that work with their existing Axis network video solutions."

Citilog is a privately held company with 30 employees, headquartered in Paris, France and with offices in the USA, Hong Kong and Spain. The company offers a suite of video analytics tools and sensors for transportation monitoring, such as automatic incident detection, traffic data collection and intersection control. Its products improve road safety, limit risks and help reduce travel time. Axis and Citilog have worked together for several years on both engineering and sales to provide integrated solutions to a number of mutual customers.

Enhancing traffic and transportation safety and efficiency

Citilog’s advanced video analytics and surveillance products are used to identify traffic incidents and deviations in real time to help traffic management centers improve the traffic flows and shortening response times. Further, Citilog offers solutions to analyze advanced traffic statistics and provide solutions for traffic lights and intersection control. Its products are used worldwide to monitor roadways, tunnels, bridges and other infrastructure, as well as city traffic operations. Alarms can be generated for numerous incidents and traffic saturation detection and enables traffic operators to redirect traffic and thereby adjust efficiency on the fly.

For more information about the acquisition, please read the interview with Ray Mauritsson at or contact
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About Citilog

Citilog is a leader in providing video-based monitoring and surveillance products to the transportation market.
Citilog offers intelligent transportation solutions that enable a smarter, safer journey for millions of drivers around the world.
Citilog’s Automatic Incident Detection (AID) systems provide a safer environment in hundreds of tunnels and bridges around the world. Citilog was the first company to introduce AID and has remained the leader ever since. Using Citilog’s intersection control sensors and applications, Cities have cost-effective and efficient tools to optimize the operation of traffic light and reduce waiting time at intersections. Citilog’s traffic data collection sensors and applications provide traffic data to Cities and Highways for better planning and road user real time information, thus contributing to a better mobility.
Systems are deployed at some of the world’s best known landmarks such as, the Lincoln and Holland Tunnels in New York; Lupu, NanPu and Yanpu bridges in Shanghai, China; M30 tunnels in Madrid, Spain; the Mont-Blanc tunnel spanning France and Italy and over 900 other locations. Citilog is based in Paris, France with international offices in the USA, Hong Kong and Spain. More information is available at

About Axis Communications

Axis offers intelligent security solutions that enable a smarter, safer world. As the global market leader in network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative network products based on an open platform - delivering high value to its customers through a global partner network. Axis has long-term relationships with partners and provides them with knowledge and ground-breaking network products in existing and new markets.
Axis has more than 2,000 dedicated employees in more than 40 countries around the world, supported by a network of over 75,000 partners across 179 countries. Founded in 1984, Axis is a Sweden-based company listed on NASDAQ Stockholm under the ticker AXIS. For more information about Axis, please visit our website


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Orange, carrot & mint soup

Orange, carrot & mint soup

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Prep: 45 mins - 1 hr

Serves 4
A velvety smooth carrot soup is perfect on it's own for supper or as an impressive dinner party starter.

Nutrition and extra info

  • Vegetarian
  • Healthy

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal120
  • fat4g
  • saturates2g
  • carbs19g
  • sugars0g
  • fibre4g
  • protein3g
  • salt1g
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  • large knob of butter

    Butter is made when lactic-acid producing bacteria are added to cream and churned to make an…

  • 700g carrot, peeled and thinly sliced

    The carrot, with its distinctive bright orange colour, is one of the most versatile root…

  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced

    Onions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Native to Asia…

  • 1 large garlic clove, crushed
  • 1l light vegetable stock
  • 125ml freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint

    There are several types of mint, each with its own subtle difference in flavour and appearance.…

  • double cream, for drizzling - optional

  1. Melt the butter gently in a medium saucepan then add the carrots, onion and garlic. Cover with a lid and leave over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened but not coloured (about 12 minutes).

  2. Pour in the stock and sprinkle in a little salt (if using a cube, hold back on the salt and adjust it at the end). Bring to the boil and simmer, partially covered, for 20-30 minutes or until the vegetables are very soft. Take off the heat and leave to cool for a few minutes.

  3. Strain the vegetables through a sieve set over a bowl. Reserve the liquid. Transfer the vegetables to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth, adding enough of the strained liquid to make the mixture turn easily in the machine. Set the sieve over the cleaned pan and push the puréed vegetables through (this step is not essential but gives the soup a very smooth finish). Pour in the liquid and stir well to blend.

  4. Tip in the orange juice and mint and gently reheat the soup. Stir and taste to see if more salt is needed, then pour into warmed bowls. If you like the idea of the cream, drizzle a little over the top.

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16th Sep, 2015
Fresh tasting and very easy to do. Went down well at a dinner party with health conscious guests as left out the butter a d cream.
14th Sep, 2015
Thought this would be inedible - its delicious. Would never have put the ingredients together but they work very well. A smooth, delicate, gorgeous soup.
19th Jul, 2014
Tried this as had a pile of carrots to use, slightly sceptical about the combination of orange and carrot however it tastes yummy!! Very easy to make and is very refreshing. I swapped the cream with creme fraich and tasted good. Didn't sieve it but stuck it all into the blender and it came out lovely and smooth
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6th May, 2014
try this super adddictive, aphrodisiac and delicious carrot ginger soupe recipe at marmite et ponpon
11th Jan, 2014
Easy to make and very tasty, I can recommend this. Much prefer to the carrot and coriander soup.
30th Nov, 2013
Despite my husband's reservations, made this for the first time when we had friends round for dinner & our friends loved it. As in previous comments I put it through a blender, added a chilli & left out the cream. Will certainly be making it again
8th Oct, 2013
How can this have 0g Sugars, yet it contains 125ml Orange Juice?? Carrots also contain sugars, so the nutritional info on this soup is wrong, and so of no use for diabetics or other diets counting carbs and sugars!!
2nd Oct, 2013
How large is a large knob of butter? This could have a big impact on the nutrition values.
22nd Sep, 2013
I made this last night, it's really straightforward. I didn't sieve it, just blended it with my handheld blender for speed. It is delicious, very light and refreshing. A great starter.
19th Jan, 2013
it says 120 calories per serving but how do you know how much classifies as one serving?

8th Oct, 2013
How can this have 0g Sugars, yet contains 125ml Orange Juice?? Carrots also contain sugars, so the nutritional info on this soup is wrong, and so of no use for diabetics or other diets counting carbs and sugars!!
12th Sep, 2013
Add the orange a bit at a time and suit to taste as i found the amount in this recipe made it slightly acidic.


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The Search Landscape Reflected In Paid Results

It’s important to note that the writing of this article occurred on July 17, 2008. I mention this only to insure that you can put it into context and also so that those who read this article in a day or week or month from now aren’t confused by my noting of Q2 reports and references to “today”.

Any of you who have read some of my past articles or who have visited Beanstalk’s services pages will know – I’m not a PPC guy. Quite honestly, it’s not in my primary skill set and it’s something I would definitely prefer to leave to the experts. Now that said, following Google and it’s health (which is tied directly to AdWords and AdSense) is something I’m keenly interested in. To this end, recent changes in Google’s paid search display and ranking systems will have huge impacts on advertisers and, more important for the purpose of this article, on Google itself.

A couple weeks ago a friend of mine, Richard Stokes from AdGooroo sent me a PDF titled, “Search Engine Advertiser Update – Q208”. With this document they outline the changing trends in the paid search marketplace and many of the stats are surprising. If you’re a PPC manager they’re obviously directly important. For those of us in the organic optimization world they are still both interesting and important They’re interesting for reasons which will become clear further below and they’re important because anything that affects the economic health of the search engines affects the search landscape both inside and outside of the paid search realm.

Paid Search Market Share

What could be more important to the engines than their percentage of the paid search arena. Does Google really care about being the dominant search engine as far as organic search goes? Let me put this a different way, if Google was standing in front of their shareholders – would they prefer to announce that they held 80% of all worldwide searches and reported revenues of $7.8 billion dollars for the quarter OR would the rather stand up and say they hold 20% of all worldwide searches and reported revenues of $8.7 billion dollars? Organic results drive traffic which is turn results in clicks on paid ads. From a business standpoint that’s the only reason that organic search even matters.

So which engine has the healthiest paid search environment? According to AdGooroo, Q2 results show a different world that one might guess (which is why I noted that it is interesting).

Over the past twelve months advertiser growth (or lack thereof) breaks down as follows:

  • Google – -8.5%
  • Yahoo! – +9.8%
  • MSN – -6.7%

Advertiser counts have also changed (i.e. the number of advertisers on the engine). Yahoo! leads in this area as well with a growth of 0.03%, Google dropped by 6.4% and MSN dropped by almost 20% (good thing they have their OS revenue to fall back on).

And A Drop In Ads

To go even further, Google has increased the importance of quality which has resulted in a reduction of nearly 40% in the number of ads that appear on a results page. 6 months ago ~6.5 ads appear per page whereas now that number is closer to 4. This has the potential to significantly help or significantly hinder Google’s revenue.

As Richard Stokes points out and I completely concur, this places Google in an environment where one of two things will happen:

  1. Advertisers will realize that their clicks are converting much higher, search marketers will spend more time and resources creating more and more relevant ads and landing pages and advertisers will be willing to bid more as the conversions increase, or
  2. The competition for the top spots will be reduced and so too will the average bid prices.

Google’s Q2 Report

And what inspired the writing of this article was actually the release of Google’s Q2 report earlier today. After reading it I immediately had to contact Richard and let him know that the results confirmed some of the predictions noted in his work. He writes:

“… the auction-based bidding system makes this a double-edged sword. As the number of advertisers declines, so does the competitive pressure for higher bid prices. If advertisers don’t step up to the plate and bid more aggressively for placement, then it’s possible that search revenues could stagnate.”

Google revenues were up only 3% over Q1 of this year and revenue from paid click was down by 1%. This is the first time in Google’s history post-IPO that I can remember them showing reductions in revenue in one quarter over the previous. It appears that this new paid search model in not quite as effective at pulling in money as the old.

Now, to be fair, the new system of requiring higher quality scores and better ads and landing pages is new – only a few months old at this point and so there are likely still bugs to be worked out but Wall Street did not react favorably to the announcements today and I suspect that the situation isn’t going to look better for Google at the close of day tomorrow (though what do I know about stocks).

What Does This Mean?

So what does this mean? This means that Google has a lot of work to do and those in the paid search space need to pay close attention (even closer than normal) as shareholders don’t like to see losses and Google is going to need to make moves to recover and show significant gains by the time their Q3 reports come out.

One might guess that this also means that Yahoo! Is gaining ground (which is true) but it’s definitely a case of too little too late. Also earlier today (it was a busy day in search) Yahoo! released a letter to its shareholders that on one hand referred to the alliance between Microsoft and Carl Icahn as a destroyer of shareholder value for Yahoo! and then went on to say that they would be willing to sell the company to Microsoft at $33/share (which is what Microsoft has offered previously and which is more than $10 above their current market value).

It seems that the one can’t look at the stronger relative results in the paid search area that Yahoo! has achieved as a win when they seem to be backsliding on their initial position regarding the sale to Microsoft.

So Where Do We Go From Here?

For one thing, watch closely. Monitor resources such as AdGooroo’s research library, and the Clix Marketing blog. Pay close attention as we’re going to see a lot of changes to what’s going on and these changes are likely going to have effects on both the paid and the organic results as Google strives to provide the better results they’re targeting through paid search now but at the same time increase their revenue.

This may involve adjustments to the quality scoring (I can pretty much guarantee that one) and may involve adjusting how the paid ads appear on the page with the organic results. All we can really do is watch, wait and adapt.

Note: a big thanks goes out to Richard Stokes and the AdGooroo team for providing the research and stats behind this article. Your keyword research tool and compatition analysis capabilities are awesome !!!

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