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Hello my little mean girls! (Ahem, reference to blog title, ahem.) I was almost blinded by all the pink in this week's episode, but fortunately I've recovered long enough to talk about it.
Oh, before we start though, can we just look at this pic of Johnny from the Bravotv.com homepage? Swoon. OK, moving on!
In the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs had to create a dessert that could be translated into a gum flavor, specifically an Extra Dessert Delights gum flavor. I'm one of those people that tries every new gum flavor, so I'm pretty psyched to see which one you guys vote for. Voting is still open!
A couple of the chefs went the piano colada route, and I thought it was a good idea. Actually, I know it's a good idea because Orbit already has a pina colada flavor. See what I did there? I have to say that Craig and Carlos' presentations alone blew me away. I mean, did you look at Carlos'?! It was beautiful! Craig's looked magazine-cover worthy. I'm not sure about a pancake-flavored gum, but fortunately his flavors were translated into a lemon square gum as one of the options for the big vote!
Craig really needed this win, not just for himself, but I think to prove to his competitors that he can execute one of his ideas effectively.
On to the Elimination Challenge, where the chefs had to create a dessert pitch for none other than Real Housewife of Beverly Hills Ms. Lisa Vanderpump for a party she'll be throwing. Ken, Lisa's husband, shared Lisa's likes including the color pink, her dog Giggy, and sophistication. The chefs were split into two teams to execute. Since he won the Quickfire, Chris got to choose the team leaders. He actually chose himself which I think was wise, and Amanada as the other one. Amanda wasn't feeling well so she left the execution in Chris' hands.


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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing PlatformBinding: PaperbackPages: 74Size: 5.06" wide x 7.81" long x 0.17" tall Weight: 0.286Language: English
This is a a lighthearted look at living with anxiety and panic... written by an actual person suffering from the debilitating mental illness and contains helpful, real-life solutions to conquering it! The author gives you a look inside her world and the struggles she faced. This book was written in the hopes of helping others understand the disease and to let people trying to cope with their illness realize that they are not alone in their battle to overcome anxiety. It also helps people that don't suffer from "panic attacks" to understand them... and YOU!
Born and raised in a middle-class family in Massachusetts, Kitty Tanguay, has drawn on her memories and own real-life experiences to bring you this book about Anxiety Disorders. She has tried to keep it lighthearted and real... making it easy for anyone to read, understand and relate to. She also did a lot of reading and research prior to writing about this subject matter. She currently resides in the same town she grew up in with her husband and Shih Tzu, Peanut. Her children and step-children are all grown and she and her husband currently have 5 grandchildren: 2 boys and 3 girls; with another expected in May 2012. Kitty enjoys writing and working with computers and the public. Her favorite place to relax and unwind is her "woman cave"... sitting in her screen house, the patio lights casting just the right amount of light, listening to music (even if it's just her youngest son playing his guitar and singing his favorite songs). The fire in the "fire-pit" is blazing and crackling just outside her "private domain"; making it feel like camping. Of course, on the weekends she only relaxes in her pajamas! .... that will never change!
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Springbrook Nature Center
The present Springbrook facilities includes a barn-styled building with a classroom, open area with activities, a large aquarium and restrooms. The land includes 2 miles of trails that are open year-round. Whether you are walking through a tunnel of prairie grasses or standing four feet above a cattail marsh on the 700 foot long boardwalk, the sights will take you back to the days of the explorers. Along your walk you'll discover a flowing brook, shady woods, flower-filled meadows and prairies, and marshes thick with cattails and ancient willows.
CITY: Itasca
Lan-Oak Park District
The Lan-Oak Park District manages 23 park sites, the Eisenhower Fitness & Community Center and the Pennsy Greenway (Bike Trail) which is part of the 475-mile Grand Illinois Trail.
CITY: Lansing
George Rogers Clark Discovery Trail
Enjoy a scenic ride or walk along this new concrete trail inside Fort Massac State Park. Use of the bicycle and pedestian path is free, and parking is located inside Fort Massac State Park. Upon its completion, the 9 mile trail will begin at Superman Square, continue through Fort Massac State Park, and end in the city of Brookport.
CITY: Metropolis
The Millennium Reserve
The Millennium Reserve stretches from downtown Chicago to the Indiana border and suburban Park Forest. It encompasses numerous neighborhoods, the Southeast lakefront, and 37 South suburban municipalities. In aggregate, the Reserve includes a collection of over 15,000 acres of open space such as parks, trails, wetlands, and forest preserves; Making it ideal for runners, bikers and kayakers alike.
CITY: Chicago
Cabin Nature Center
Nature center, nature trail and dog park. Free admission, cost for some activities.
CITY: Wood Dale
Willowhaven Interpretive Center
Whispering Willows Park at Willowhaven Interpretive Center features open prairies, wetlands, interpretive gardens and 1.5 miles of limestone trails surrounding two scenic ponds. All trails begin and end at the Willowhaven Interpretive Center scenic outlook.
CITY: Kankakee
Red Oak Nature Center
A visit to the center will help folks learn about the native plants and animals of the Fox River Valley. Interpretive center, hiking trails and tours of "Devil's Cave."
CITY: North Aurora
Wolf Creek State Park
Eight miles northwest of Windsor, Wolf Creek State Park encompass 11,100 acres of water, 250 miles of shoreline and large tracts of carefully maintained indigenous woodlands ideal for camping, horseback riding, snowmobiling, boat fishing, water skiing, pontoon boating, windsurfing or just plain bobbing and drifting on the glittering expanse of the lake itself. In addition to visiting the small, friendly wooded campgrounds or taking part in the action on the lake, swimming is available from the beach. You can also take a leisurely stroll through nearby forests. An abundance of deer, pheasant, rabbits, wild turkey and songbirds are almost always visible.
CITY: Windsor
Rock River Cruise
For those with an urge to explore a genuine Illinois prairie, this ride takes you past one of the largest pieces of preserved prairie in the state. The Rock River Cruise is 34.7-miles of moderate difficulty, with a few small climbs along the way. Stop off and visit some of the many attractions along the way, including the John Deere Historic Site and the charming town of Oregon.
CITY: Franklin Grove
Hideaway Park
Large, wooded park offers 43 acres of timber, grassland & bottomland with picnic and playground areas, hiking trails, cross-country skiing, fishing, and a small boat launch on Yellow Creek
CITY: Pearl City
Rollins Savanna Trails
Rollins Savanna Trails in beautiful Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve is a outdoor enthusiasts dream; with 5.7-miles of easy to moderate terrain and a thriving habitat to explore. The landscape is dotted with ponds and marshes. Take a walk through lush prairie and thriving wetlands and see why the National Audubon Society named it one of America's most important bird sites in 2005.
CITY: Grayslake
Kickapoo Landing
Guests have the opportunity to rent canoes, kayaks, and paddleboats to explore the rivers and lakes at Kickapoo State Park. Canoe and kayak trips (8 or 13 mile) are offered or rentals can be done by the hour. Following your adventure, guests can grab a bite to eat at the on-site Dockside Cafe which offers live music throughout the summer.
CITY: Oakwood
Rock River Valley Self Help Enterprises Happy Trails
Five acres of walking paths, water gardens, a green house, five-hole miniture golf, swings, and gardens were all designed and maintained by the developmentally disabled clients of the Rock River Valley Self Help Enterprises.
CITY: Sterling
Nachusa Grasslands, The Nature Conservancy
Private natural area owned by the Nature Conservancy. Highlights are 1500 acres of prairie, wetlands, and savanna woodlands. Grassland flowers, birds and butterflies to observe.
CITY: Franklin Grove
Sand Creek Conservation Area
Sand Creek is a 755-acre open space site located just south of Decatur off South Franklin Street. Hike the trails to the bluff overlooking Sand Creek for panoramic view of the countryside. Over 7.5 total miles with varying difficulty. Open to hikers & horseback riders.
CITY: Decatur
Paris City Bluebird Trail
Visit these scattered sites to witness the return of the bluebird to Illinois. The trail and Sycamore Golf Club are two links in the Transcontinental Bluebird Trail.
CITY: Paris
Stephenson-Black Hawk Trail
This scenic 13-mile trail for hiking and biking through the rolling hill of northwest Illinois offers both history and nature. The trail, as it follows county and township roads, is partially paved. Attractions include early pioneer sites, one of the highest natural points in the state, and also Blackhawk war sites. Trail maps are available at the Lena Community Park District Office. For those who complete the trail, trail patches and medals are available for purchase.
CITY: Lena
Dodds Park
Dodds Park offers picnic and playground areas, flower gardens, three shelter houses, concession stand, two lighted tennis courts, volleyball and basketball courts, two lighted ball diamonds, horseshoe pits, batting cages and two shuffleboard courts.
CITY: Lena
Wapello Land & Water Reserve
Experience Native American mounds, prairie and the Apple River. Hike beginner trails. Pets welcome. Fishing allowed.
CITY: Hanover
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
Nature center with 3 miles of walking/hiking trails through woodland, wetland, and prairie. Exhibit building displays local wildlife. Educational activities year round.
CITY: Willow Springs
Riverside Park
This 34-acre park located next to the Big Muddy River includes a public boat ramp, picnic areas, ball fields, hiking trails, a pavilion, historic band shell and playground areas.
CITY: Murphysboro
Lake View Park Trail
Lake View Park Trail is an advanced single track dirt trail, 6 miles in length. It's quite technical in nature, offering good descents and heart-pounding climbs.
CITY: Charleston
Bremer Sanctuary
Trails for bird watchers and nature lovers; 200 acres.
CITY: Hillsboro
Silkrug Stable
Enjoy Jo Daviess countryside in a horse-drawn buggy/bobsled. Ride at our place or yours. Call for information/reservations.
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Yesterday Bret Thorn seemingly debunked Gael Greenes assertion that Michael Huynh left Bun because he wasnt getting along with his partners and was opening a noodle shop near his other joint Mai House. Thorn had it from the restaurant that Huynh was merely on vacation. Buns publicist, Sam Firer, e-mailed something to that effect: Michael just came back from Vietnam last night and he's a wee bit surprised to find out he's left two of his restaurants. He hasn't. Just a malicious rumor. However now the Insatiable Critic, who started all of this in the first place, hears from Huynh that although he considered leaving the restaurant, he decided he didn't want to lose his investment.
I want to see if I can work it out, he said [to Gael], I have bad luck there. I worked so hard. Im very unhappy. Maybe Ill buy them out, he mused. Ill know more in two weeks.
As for the noodle shop, it turns out theres nothing in the works. Wed be lying if we said we didnt see disaster down the road back when they blasted Who Let the Dogs Out?
Short Order [Insatiable Critic]
Stop the Presses! Chef Goes on Vacation [Food Writers Diary/Nation's Restaurant News]
Related: Bun Asks the Age-Old Question: 'Who Let the Dogs Out?'


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Residents escaped an Omaha house fire Wednesday morning.
Firefighters arrived at South 191st and C streets around 1:30 a.m. to find smoke coming from the back of the residence. Two adults, two children and two family pets all got out safely.
The Red Cross is helping them find a place to stay. No word yet on what caused the blaze.
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Air Jordan 4 "Louis Vuitton Red Don" Custom | By Dank Customs
Dank Customs shocked the sneaker scene with his "Patchwork Louis Vuitton Don" Air Jordan 4 custom sneakers earlier this year. The San Antonio-based sneaker customizer upped the ante by dropping this "Louis Vuitton Red Don" Air Jordan 4 shoes. Just like the previous work, its flawless execution … READ MORE
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CommuRider wrote:@rifraf
If you want parts, this listing may be of interest
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE-MALV ... 212wt_1136
Hi CommuRider,
thanks heaps for the thought and link.
The parts are very model specific however and few interchange.
Those older models have a following and I've no doubt that someone will snap it up
to restore to its former glory.


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Which achievements has Keppel Land achieved in Vietnam to date?
Building on a growing relationship that that spans more than two decades, Keppel Land is one of the largest foreign real estate investors in Vietnam. Named the Best Developer in Vietnam in 2010 by Euromoney, a leading global financial magazine, Keppel Land has a quality portfolio of properties in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai and Vung Tau including Grade A offices, award-winning serviced apartments, residential properties and integrated townships.
To-date, Keppel Land has 17 projects in Vietnam with a total investment capital of almost $2 billion and a pipeline of about 22,000 homes.
At this time, in Ho Chi Minh City, we have also launched the first phase of the 2,400 units at Riviera Point in District 7, the 1,393 unit high-end condominium development at The Estella in District 2 and 96 resort-style-villas at Riviera Cove fronting the Rach Chiec River.
Recently, we have partnered with SOWATCO and RESCO to commence on the second phase of the highly-anticipated Saigon Centre. We believe the development will be a showcase that will position Ho Chi Minh City as a coveted live-work-and-play city, as well as reflect the development expertise and brand name of Keppel Land.
What are the differences between the new one and the current Saigon Centre's first phase?
Situated at 65 Le Loi Boulevard, Ho Chi Minh City's District 1, Saigon Centre's first phase is a 25-storey tower which has established itself as the preferred shopping destination and business address in the city.
Saigon Centre's second phase, designed by the internationally renowned architect, NBBJ, will feature a 45-storey complex with seven levels of retail and dining spaces spreading across 50,000 square metres, 40,000sqm of premium Grade A office space and over 200 units of luxury serviced apartments.
Saigon Centre's second phase would also be professionally managed by Keppel Land, having international standard quality with modern, sustainable and environmental-friendly features. Tenants can also look forward to larger office space in the new phase of development.
Why did Keppel Land start the Saigon Centre's second phase when Ho Chi Minh City's office and retail markets are in danger of oversupply pressures?
For Keppel Land and our joint venture partners, we believe in the long-term potential of Vietnam. This is an opportune time to construct the next phase of this development. Although there are some challenges at this moment, we believe the government is taking actions to address these challenges and over the next few years, the market will turn around.
By then, we will have buildings ready. Multinational companies who are here are also expanding and there is actually a lack of prime retail and office space in Ho Chi Minh City. We have a prime location and a good product so we think it is a timely decision to launch this phase.
In fact, while occupancy rates of many exiting office and retail complexes in the city are declining, Saigon Centre is still performing well with 100 per cent occupancy for its retail sector, and above 95 per cent occupancy rate for its offices. We are confident that Saigon Centre's second phase will be warmly welcomed after its completion in 2015.
Does Keppel Land plan to reduce prices of its high-end apartment projects such as The Estella and Riviera Point?
We believe demand will return when the situation recovers. As a developer, we provide quality products that are of value for residents. For Estella, as a joint venture company, we have the financial strength to continue with the project and are committed to hand over the apartments to our buyers on time. We do not see the need to lower the prices of our products. We have also provided residents with a unique scheme whereby we offer optional fitting-out packages to customers.
How about Keppel Land's business strategy for 2012 amid a difficult market?
We strongly believe in the long term potential of Vietnam's property market and that the current difficulties faced are short-term. In 2012, we will commence construction of the first phase of the 6,400 units in South Rach Chiec, Ho Chi Minh City's District 2 and launch a gated project in District 9.
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Christmas Tree Ornaments
Getting Started
Always use your imagination and be creative when building this project or any others. It's your creation, so be inventive when looking for building supplies — you just may be surprised! When building your project, experiment with new and different ways of putting it together. The most important thing is to have fun!
Find these or similar supplies!
• 1 egg carton
1. Find some egg cartons!
This is a great way to reuse old egg containers. These ornaments are very fun and simple, so the whole family can do them.
2. Find your hooks!
Pipe cleaners make great ornament hooks. If you can't find these around your classroom or house, you can also use some paper clips, a small piece of wire, or even string.
3. Make an ornament!
Next you can trim your ornaments into fun shapes. I played around with circles, triangles, even stacking two together. The sky is the limit, so have fun and see what you can come up with.
4. Customize each one!
Voilà! Egg Carton Christmas ornaments that look good on any tree! The final step is the most fun! Decorate your ornaments using paint or markers for a fun and festive look. Have fun trying new color combinations and designs!


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1. iOS and OS X
From this part of the document we will refer to the RubyMotion runtime as the one that powers iOS and OS X RubyMotion projects.
1.1. Object Model
The object model of RubyMotion is based on Objective-C, the underlying language runtime of the iOS and OS X SDK. Objective-C is an object-oriented flavor of C that has been, like Ruby, heavily influenced by the Smalltalk language.
Sharing a common ancestor, the object models of Ruby and Objective-C are conceptually similar. For instance, both languages have the notion of open classes, single inheritance and single dynamic message dispatch.
RubyMotion implements the Ruby object model by using the Objective-C runtime, the library that powers the Objective-C language and indirectly, the iOS SDK APIs.
In RubyMotion, Ruby classes, methods and objects are Objective-C classes, methods and objects respectively. The converse is also true. Objective-C classes, methods and objects are available in Ruby as if they were native.
By sharing the same object model infrastructure, Objective-C and RubyMotion APIs can be interchangeable at no additional performance expense.
1.1.1. Objective-C Messages
RubyMotion lets you send and define Objective-C messages.
An Objective-C message, also called a selector, can look different than a typical Ruby message, if it contains more than one argument.
Unlike Ruby messages, Objective-C messages contain keywords. Each argument has a keyword associated to it and the final Objective-C message is the combination of all keywords.
Let's take the following piece of Objective-C code which draws a string.
[string drawAtPoint:point withFont:font];
In this code, string, point and font are variables. The message keywords are drawAtPoint: and withFont:. The complete message is the combination of these keywords, drawAtPoint:withFont: , which is sent to the string object, passing the point and font objects as arguments.
Objective-C messages can be sent from RubyMotion using a similar syntax.
string.drawAtPoint(point, withFont:font)
It is important to keep in mind that the message being sent here is drawAtPoint:withFont:. To illustrate more, the same message can be manually dispatched using the send method.
string.send(:'drawAtPoint:withFont:', point, font)
Objective-C messages can also be defined in RubyMotion. Let's imagine we are building a class that should act as a proxy for our drawing code. The following piece of code defines the drawAtPoint:withFont: message on the DrawingProxy class.
class DrawingProxy def drawAtPoint(point, withFont:font) @str.drawAtPoint(point, withFont:font) end end
|The syntax used to define Objective-C selectors was added to RubyMotion and is not part of the Ruby standard.
1.1.2. Objective-C Interfaces
As Objective-C is the main language used to describe the iOS SDK, it is necessary to understand how to read Objective-C interfaces and how to use them from Ruby.
Objective-C interfaces can be found in Apple's iOS API reference and also in the iOS framework header (.h) files.
An Objective-C interface starts with either the minus or plus character, which is used to respectively declare instance or class methods.
For example, the following interface declares the foo instance method on the Foo class.
@class Foo - (id)foo; @end
The next one declares the foo class method on the same class.
@class Foo + (id)foo; @end
|(id) is the type information. Types are covered in an upcoming section, so you can omit them for now.
As seen in the previous section, arguments in Objective-C methods can be named with a keyword. The sum of all keywords form the message name, or selector.
The following interface declares the sharedInstanceWithObject:andObject: class method on the Test class.
@class Test + (id)sharedInstanceWithObject:(id)obj1 andObject:(id)obj2; @end
This method can be called from Ruby like this.
# obj1 and obj2 are variables for the arguments. instance = Test.sharedInstanceWithObject(obj1, andObject:obj2)
1.1.3. Selector Shortcuts
The RubyMotion runtime provides convenience shortcuts for certain Objective-C selectors.
As an example, the setHidden: and isHidden methods of UIView can be called by using the hidden= and hidden? shortcuts.
view.hidden = true unless view.hidden?
1.1.4. Super
In Objective-C, super sends a message to the superclass of the current class, invoking a specific method. In the example below, super would send the play message to MediaController with song as the argument.
@interface VideoController : MediaController @end @implementation VideoController - (void)play:(NSString *)song { [super play:song]; // Customize here... } @end
In Ruby (and by extension, RubyMotion), super sends a message to the superclass of the current class, invoking a method of the same name and passing it the same arguments.
class VideoController < MediaController def play(song) super # Customize here... end end
In Objective-C it is possible to call a method on the super class and bypass the method locally. This is especially convenient when defining init methods.
@interface CustomView : UIView @property (copy) NSString *text; @end @implementation CustomView - (id) initWithFrame:(CGRect)frame { [super initWithFrame:frame]; self.text = @""; return self; } - (id) initWithText:(NSString*)text { UIFont *font = [UIFont systemFontOfSize:12]; CGRect size = [text sizeWithFont:font]; // skip local initializer [super initWithFrame:{{0, 0}, size}]; self.text = text; return self; }
This is a contrived example because in this case it would be fine to call initWithFrame. But there are cases where you do not want to call your local method, but you need to call the method on super.
This is not easily accomplished in Ruby (see How do I call a super class method on stack overflow). In Ruby you need to alias the parent method and call that method instead.
class CustomView < UIView alias :'super_initWithFrame:' :'initWithFrame:' # if your method takes multiple arguments, you can alias that as well # alias :'renameWithArg1:arg2' :'methodWithArg1:arg2' def initWithFrame(frame) super.tap do @text = '' end end def initWithText(text) font = UIFont.systemFontOfSize(12) size = text.sizeWithFont(font) super_initWithFrame([[0, 0], size]).tap do @text = text end end end
1.2. Builtin Classes
Some of the built-in classes of RubyMotion are based on the Foundation framework, the base layer of iOS and OS X.
The Foundation framework is an Objective-C framework, but due to the fact that RubyMotion is based on the Objective-C runtime, the classes that it defines can be naturally re-used in RubyMotion.
Foundation class names typically start with the NS prefix, which arguably stands for NeXTSTEP, the system for which the framework was originally built.
Foundation comes with the root object class, NSObject, as well as a set of primitive object classes. In RubyMotion, Object is an alias to NSObject, making NSObject the root class of all Ruby classes. Also, some of the built-in classes inherit from Foundation types.
Here is a table showing the ancestors chain of a newly created class, Hello, as well as some of the Ruby built-in classes.
A direct consequence of hosting the Ruby built-in classes on Foundation is that instances respond to more messages. For instance, the NSString class defines the uppercaseString method. Since the String class is a subclass of NSString, strings created in Ruby also respond to that method.
'hello'.uppercaseString # => 'HELLO'
Conversely, the Ruby interface of these built-in classes is implemented on their Foundation counterparts. For example, Array's each method is implemented on NSArray. This allows primitive types to always respond to the same interface, regardless of where they come from. each will always work on all arrays.
def iterate(ary) ary.each { |x| p x } end iterate [42] iterate NSArray.arrayWithObject(42)
But the main purpose of this design is to allow the exchange of primitive types between Objective-C and Ruby at no performance cost, since they don't have to be converted. This is important as most of the types that will be exchanged in a typical application are likely going to be built-in types. A String object created in Ruby can have its memory address passed as the argument of an Objective-C method that expects an NSString.
1.2.1. Mutability
The Foundation framework ships a set of classes that have both mutable and immutable variants. Mutable objects can be modified, while immutable objects cannot.
Immutable Foundation types in RubyMotion behave like frozen objects (objects which received the freeze message).
As an example, changing the content of an NSString is prohibited and an exception will be raised by the system if doing so. However, it is possible to change the content of an NSMutableString instance.
NSString.new.strip! # raises RuntimeError: can't modify frozen/immutable string NSMutableString.new.strip! # works
Strings created in RubyMotion inherit from NSMutableString, so they can be modified by default. The same goes for arrays and hashes.
However, you must be aware that it is very common for iOS SDK APIs to return immutable types. In these cases, the dup or mutableCopy messages can be sent to the object in order to get a mutable version of it, that can be modified later on.
1.3. Interfacing with C
You do not need to be a C programmer in order to use RubyMotion. However, some understanding of basic notions explained in this section will be required.
Objective-C is a superset of the C language. Objective-C methods can therefore accept and return C types.
Also, while Objective-C is the main programming language used in the iOS SDK, some frameworks are only available in C APIs.
RubyMotion comes with an interface that allows Ruby to deal with the C part of APIs.
1.3.1. Basic Types
C, and indirectly Objective-C, has a set of basic types. It is common in iOS SDK APIs to accept or return these types.
An example are the following methods of NSFileHandle, which both respectively accept and return the C integer type, int.
- (id)initWithFileDescriptor:(int)fd; - (int)fileDescriptor;
Basic C types cannot be created from Ruby directly, but are automatically converted from and to equivalent Ruby types.
The following piece of code uses the two NSFileHandle methods described above. The first one, initWithFileDescriptor:, is called by passing a Fixnum. The second one, fileDescriptor, is called and a Fixnum is returned back to Ruby.
handle = NSFileHandle.alloc.initWithFileDescriptor(2) handle.fileDescriptor # => 2
This table describes all basic C types and discusses how they are converted from and to Ruby types.
|C Type
|From Ruby to C
|From C to Ruby
If the object is false or nil, false, otherwise, true. Note: the 0 fixnum will evaluate to true.
Either true or false.
If the object is a Fixnum or a Bignum, the value is returned. If the object is true or false, 1 or 0 are respectively returned. If the object responds to the to_i message, it is sent and the result is returned.
Either a Fixnum or a Bignum object.
If the object is a Float, the value is returned. If the object is true or false, 1.0 or 0.0 are respectively returned. If the object responds to the to_f message, it is sent and the result is returned.
A Float object.
When using an API that returns the void C type, RubyMotion will return nil.
1.3.2. Structures
C structures are mapped to classes in RubyMotion. Structures can be created in Ruby and passed to APIs expecting C structures. Similarly, APIs returning C structures will return an instance of the appropriate structure class.
A structure class has an accessor method for each field of the C structure it wraps.
As an example, the following piece of code creates a CGPoint structure, sets its x and y fields, then passes it to the drawAtPoint:withFont: method.
pt = CGPoint.new pt.x = 100 pt.y = 200 'Hello'.drawAtPoint(pt, withFont: font)
It is possible to pass the field values directly to the constructor.
pt = CGPoint.new(100, 200) 'Hello'.drawAtPoint(pt, withFont: font)
RubyMotion will also accept arrays as a convenience. They must contain the same number and type of objects expected in the structure.
'Hello'.drawAtPoint([100, 200], withFont: font)
1.3.3. Enumerations and Constants
C enumerations and constants are mapped as constants of the Object class.
For instance, both NSNotFound and CGRectNull, respectively an enumeration and a constant defined by Foundation, can be directly accessed.
if ary.indexOfObject(obj) == NSNotFound # ... end # ... view = UIView.alloc.initWithFrame(CGRectNull)
|Some enumerations or constants defined in the iOS and OS X SDK may start with a lower-case letter, like kCLLocationAccuracyBest (starting with k). Because Ruby constants must always start with a capital letter, their names must be corrected by changing the case of the first letter, becoming KCLLocationAccuracyBest (starting with K) in Ruby.
locationManager.desiredAccuracy = kCLLocationAccuracyBest # NameError: undefined local variable or method locationManager.desiredAccuracy = KCLLocationAccuracyBest # works
1.3.4. Functions
C functions are available as methods of the Object class. Inline functions, which are implemented in the framework header files are also supported.
As an example, the CGPointMake function can be used in Ruby to create a CGRect structure.
pt = CGPointMake(100, 200) 'Hello'.drawAtPoint(pt, withFont: font)
|Most functions in the iOS and OS X SDK start by a capital letter. For those who accept no argument, it is important to explicitly use parentheses when calling them, in order to avoid the expression to be evaluated as a constant lookup.
NSHomeDirectory # NameError: uninitialized constant NSHomeDirectory NSHomeDirectory() # works
1.3.5. Pointers
Pointers are a very basic data type of the C language. Conceptually, a pointer is a memory address that can point to an object.
In the iOS and OS X SDK, pointers are typically used as arguments to return objects by reference. As an example, the error argument of this NSData method expects a pointer that will be set to an NSError object in case of failure.
- (BOOL)writeToFile:(NSString *)path options:(NSDataWritingOptions)mask error:(NSError **)errorPtr
RubyMotion introduces the Pointer class in order to create and manipulate pointers. The type of the pointer to create must be provided in the new constructor. A pointer instance responds to [] to dereference its memory address and []= to assign it to a new value.
The NSData method above can be used like this in Ruby.
# Create a new pointer to the object type. error_ptr = Pointer.new(:object) unless data.writeToFile(path, options: mask, error: error_ptr) # De-reference the pointer. error = error_ptr[0] # Now we can use the `error' object. $stderr.puts "Error when writing data: #{error}" end
In the case above, we need a pointer to an object. Pointer.new can also be used to create pointers to various types, including the basic C types, but also structures.
Pointer.new accepts either a String, which should be one of the Objective-C runtime types or a Symbol, which should be a shortcut. We recommend the use of shortcuts.
Following is a table summarizing the pointers one can create.
|C Type Pointer
|Runtime Type String
|Shortcut Symbol
id *
:bool / :boolean
char *
unsigned char *
short *
unsigned short *
int *
unsigned int *
long *
unsigned long *
long long *
unsigned long long *
float *
double *
RubyMotion supports the creation of structure pointers, by passing their runtime type accordingly to Pointer.new, which can be retrieved by sending the type message to the structure class in question. For instance, the following snippet creates a pointer to a CGRect structure.
rect_ptr = Pointer.new(CGRect.type)
Pointers to C characters, also called C strings, are automatically converted from and to String objects by RubyMotion.
1.3.6. Function Pointers and Blocks
C or Objective-C APIs accepting C function pointers or C blocks can be called by RubyMotion, by passing a Proc object instead.
Functions pointers are pretty rare in the iOS and OS X SDK, but C blocks are common. C blocks are an extension of the C language defined by Apple. The caret (^) character is used to define C blocks.
As an example, let's consider the addObserverForName:object:queue:usingBlock: method of NSNotificationCenter, which accepts a C block as its last argument.
- (id)addObserverForName:(NSString *)name object:(id)obj queue:(NSOperationQueue *)queue usingBlock:(void (^)(NSNotification *))block;
The block in question returns void and accepts one argument, a NSNotification object.
This method can be called from Ruby like this.
notification_center.addObserverForName(name, object:object, queue:queue, usingBlock:lambda do |notification| # Handle notification here... end)
The enumerateObjectsWithOptions:usingBlock: method of NSArray presents a more complicated case of a C block, which accepts 3 arguments: the enumerated object, its index position in the array and a pointer to a boolean variable that can be set to true to stop the enumeration.
- (void)enumerateObjectsWithOptions:(NSEnumerationOptions)opts usingBlock:(void (^)(id obj, NSUInteger idx, BOOL *stop))block;
Assuming we want to stop at the 10th iteration:
ary.enumerateObjectsWithOptions(options, usingBlock:lambda do |obj, idx, stop_ptr| stop_ptr[0] = true if idx == 9 end)
(Obviously this example is used for educational purposes, in RubyMotion there is no need to use this method, because NSArray responds to the Ruby Array interface which is much more elaborate.)
|The Proc object must have the same number of arguments as the C function pointer or block, otherwise an exception will be raised at runtime.
|In case of a C function pointer argument, you need to make sure the Proc object will not be prematurely collected. If the method will call the function pointer asynchronously, a reference to the Proc object must then be kept. Memory management is discussed in the following section.
1.4. Memory Management
RubyMotion provides automatic memory management; you do not need to reclaim unused objects.
Since memory can be limited on iOS hardware, you must take care not to create large object graphs.
RubyMotion implements a form of garbage collection called reference counting. An object has an initial reference count of zero, is incremented when a reference to it is created and decremented when a reference is destroyed. When the count reaches zero, the object's memory is reclaimed by the collector.
RubyMotion's memory management system is designed to simplify the development process. Unlike traditional Objective-C programming, object references are automatically created and destroyed by the system. It is very similar to Objective-C's ARC, in design, but it is implemented differently.
|Object collections are triggered by the system and are not deterministic. RubyMotion is based on the existing autorelease pool infrastructure. The system creates and destroys autorelease pools for you, for instance, within the event run loop.
1.4.1. Weak References
Object cycles, when two or more objects refer to each other, are currently not handled by the runtime. It is therefore important to explicitly create weak references in this case, to avoid the referred objects to leak memory.
RubyMotion implements the WeakRef class, similar to the one in the Ruby's weak_ref standard library. Weak references can be created using WeakRef.new(obj), and the passed object will not be retained. All messages sent to the WeakRef object will be forwarded at the dispatcher level to the passed object.
Here is an example implementing the delegate pattern using a weak reference.
class MyView def initialize(delegate) @delegate = WeakRef.new(delegate) end def do_something # ... @delegate.did_something end end class MyController def initialize @view = MyView.new(self) end def did_something # ... end end
Without a weak reference here, both MyView and MyController objects would leak memory.
|We expect the RubyMotion runtime to be able to deal with cyclic references at some point. Once it happens, the WeakRef class will be replaced with a no-operation.
1.4.2. Objective-C and CoreFoundation Objects
Objects created by Objective-C or CoreFoundation-style APIs are automatically managed by RubyMotion. There is no need to send the retain, release or autorelease messages to them, or use the CFRetain or CFRelease functions.
The following piece of code allocates two NSDate objects using different constructions. In typical Objective-C, the returned objects would need to be differently managed. In RubyMotion both objects will be entitled to garbage-collection.
date1 = NSDate.alloc.init date2 = NSDate.date
In order to prevent an object from being collected, a reference must be created to it, such as setting an instance variable to it. This will make sure the object will be kept alive as long as the instance variable receiver is alive.
@date = date1 # date1 will not be collected until the instance variable receiver is collected
There are other ways of creating references to an object, like setting a constant, using a class variable, adding the object to a container (such as Array or Hash) and more. Objects created in RubyMotion and passed to Objective-C APIs will also be properly referenced if needed.
1.4.3. Immediate Types
The Fixnum and Float types in RubyMotion are immediates; they don't use memory resources to be created. The runtime uses a technique called tagged pointers to implement this.
The ability to use these types without affecting the memory usage is important as a sizable part of a real-world app is spent in control drawing, which can make intensive use of arithmetic algorithms.
|Since iOS is using a 32-bit architecture, immediate types are encoded on a 30-bit pointer (we need 2 bits for type information). On OS X, immediate types will be encoded on a 62-bit pointer when the program runs on recent Mac computers, which are powered by a 64-bit architecture.
1.5. Concurrency
The ability to run code concurrently became critical as multicore processors appeared on iOS devices. RubyMotion has been designed around this purpose.
RubyMotion has the concept of virtual machine objects, which wrap the state of a thread of execution. A piece of code is running through a virtual machine.
Virtual machines don't have locks and there can be multiple virtual machines running at the same time, concurrently.
|Unlike the mainstream Ruby implementation, race conditions are possible in RubyMotion, since there is no Global Interpreter Lock (GIL) to prohibit threads from running concurrently. You must be careful to secure concurrent access to shared resources.
Different options are available to write concurrent code in RubyMotion.
1.5.1. Threads and Mutexes
The Thread class spawns a new POSIX thread that will run concurrently with other threads. The Mutex class wraps a POSIX mutex and can be used to isolate concurrent access to a shared resource.
1.5.2. Grand Central Dispatch
RubyMotion wraps the Grand Central Dispatch (GCD) concurrency library under the Dispatch module. It is possible to execute both synchronously and asynchronously blocks of code under concurrent or serial queues.
Albeit more complicated to comprehend than regular threads, sometimes GCD offers a more elegant way to run code concurrently. GCD maintains for you a pool of threads and its APIs are architectured to avoid the need to use mutexes.
2. Android
From this part of the document we will refer to the RubyMotion runtime as the one that powers Android RubyMotion projects.
|Android support is currently in public beta. While it is fully functional, we are still working on making it ready for prime time.
2.1. Object Model
The RubyMotion object model is based on Java, the de-facto programming language of Android, Google's mobile platform.
More specifically, RubyMotion re-implements the Ruby language on top of the Java Native Interface (JNI) of the Android runtime.
While Java has certainly less similarities with Ruby than Objective-C, they are still close enough to make such an integration possible.
In RubyMotion, all objects are Java objects, all Java classes and methods are available in Ruby, and some Ruby classes and methods are available to Java. This unified approach allows us to interface with the native Java APIs at no extra performance cost.
2.1.1. Classes
All Java classes are natively exposed to Ruby. However, the way to access them differs from the syntax you would use in Java.
Java features the notion of packages, which is a way to group a set of classes under a component that can be either accessed directly or included.
As an example, java.lang.Object represents a path where the Object class is defined under the java.lang package. Java classes are often described using their full package path.
In RubyMotion, Java packages are accessed as if they were defined as a chain of Ruby constants, where each part of the package starts with an upper-case character.
In Ruby, the java.lang.Object path can be accessed using Java::Lang::Object.
obj = Java::Lang::Object.new
Java classes which are not defined as final can be subclassed. As an example, the public non-final android.app.Activity class is available as Android::App::Activity in Ruby, and can be subclasses as following.
class MyActivity < Android::App::Activity # ... end
|At the time of this writing, packages cannot be included in Ruby, so you have to use full paths.
2.1.2. Primitive Java Types
Like Objective-C, Java comes with a set of primitive / builtin data types. Java methods make use of these types, and it is important to describe how they are interfaced with Ruby code.
|Java Type
|From Ruby to Java
|From Java to Ruby
If the object is false or nil, false, otherwise, true. Note: the 0 fixnum will evaluate to true.
Either true or false.
If the object is a Fixnum or a Bignum, the value is returned. If the object is true or false, 1 or 0 are respectively returned. If the object responds to the to_i message, it is sent and the result is returned.
Either a Fixnum or a Bignum object.
If the object is a Float, the value is returned. If the object is true or false, 1.0 or 0.0 are respectively returned. If the object responds to the to_f message, it is sent and the result is returned.
A Float object.
2.1.3. Builtin Ruby Classes
Some of the built-in classes of RubyMotion are based on the Java Class Library, the core classes of the Android SDK.
Java comes with a class called java.lang.Object, which is the root class of all Java classes.
Because of RubyMotion's unified runtime approach, all Ruby classes are also based on java.lang.Object. The Object constant point to that class as well.
Here is a table showing the base class of a newly created class, Hello, as well as some of the Ruby built-in classes.
|Ruby Class
java.lang.Runnable (interface)
java.lang.CharSequence (interface)
The main purpose of this design is to allow the exchange of primitive types between Java and Ruby at no performance cost, since they don't have to be converted. This is important as most of the types that will be exchanged in a typical application are likely going to be built-in types.
A String object created in Ruby can have its object reference passed as the argument of an Java method that expects an object that implements the java.lang.CharSequence interface, such as the setText method of android.widget.TextView class.
textView.text = "foo"
2.1.4. Methods
Java methods are natively exposed to Ruby, and can be accessed as if they have been defined as Ruby methods.
As an example, the java.lang.Object class implements the toString() method.
String toString()
That method can be called on all objects in Ruby.
42.toString #=> "42" true.toString #=> "true" textView.toString #=> "android.widget.TextView{3607..."
When you are subclassing a Java class in Ruby, you can override any of its methods.
As an example, the android.app.Activity class implements the onCreate() method, which is meant to be overridden by subclasses.
void onCreate (Bundle savedInstanceState)
We can do that naturally from Ruby.
class MyActivity < Android::App::Activity def onCreate(saved_instance) super # ... end end
Note that we use the super Ruby language keyword to call the super class implementation, defined in Java.
2.1.5. Method Shortcuts
The RubyMotion runtime provides convenience shortcuts for certain Java methods.
As an example, the getText and setText methods of android.widget.TextView can be called using the text and text= shortcuts.
view.text # instead of view.getText view.text = "foo" # instead of view.setText("foo")
2.1.6. Interfaces
Java interfaces are an important concept to understand when programming Android apps with RubyMotion.
In Java, an interface is basically a list of method declarations. A class is said to implement an interface when it provides definitions for all the methods in the interface.
|Java interfaces are similar to protocols in Objective-C.
In RubyMotion, you can implement an interface in a class just by defining the required methods. There is no need to specify the name of the interface, the compiler will determine that for you automatically.
As an example, the setOnClickListener method of android.view.View expects an object that implements the android.view.View.OnClickListener interface, which features only one method, onClick.
abstract void onClick(View v)
In order to implement that interface in Ruby, you just need to provide an implementation for that method in a class.
class MyButtonListener def onClick(view) # ... end end # ... button.onClickListener = MyButtonListener.new
2.1.7. Methods Overloading
Java features the concept of method overloading, which does not exist in Ruby.
In Java, it is possible to define the same method name multiple times but with different argument types. The compiler will then identify which method has to be called.
As an example, the android.widget.TextView Java class features the following setText methods:
void setText(int resid) void setText(char[] text, int start, int len) void setText(int resid, TextView.BufferType type) void setText(CharSequence text) void setText(CharSequence text, TextView.BufferType type)
As you can see, each of these methods have the same name (and return type) but have different arguments.
Because Ruby is dynamically-typed, overloaded methods have to be resolved at runtime and not at compile time.
The setText(int resid) method will be called if you pass a Fixnum to it. The setText(CharSequence text) method will be called if you provide an object that implements the CharSequence interface (such as a string).
textView.text = 42 #=> calls setText(int) textView.text = 'foo' #=> calls setText(CharSequence)
In case the runtime cannot figure out which overloaded method to call during a method dispatch, a NoMethodError exception will be raised with an appropriate message.
2.1.8. Fields
Java fields are variables attached to a class. There are two types of Java fields:
Instance fields; these are similar to instance variables in Ruby.
Static fields; these are similar to class variables in Ruby.
In the Android SDK, constants are usually static Java fields, and can be retrieved exactly as if they were constants in Ruby.
For example, the android/widget/LinearLayout class has a few constants.
public static final int HORIZONTAL public static final int VERTICAL ...
These constants can be naturally retrieved in Ruby.
layout = Android::Widget::LinearLayout.new(self) layout.orientation = Android::Widget::LinearLayout::VERTICAL
Instance Java fields can be retrieved in Ruby as if they were defined using attr_accessor.
2.1.9. Annotations
Java annotations are special objects that can be applied to methods (and other types).
This can be done in RubyMotion using the annotation special method right before the definition of a method. The annotation will be retrieved at compilation time.
class DemoJavaScriptInterface __annotation__('@android.webkit.JavascriptInterface') def methodFromJavaScript end end
|At the time of this writing, only methods can be annotated in RubyMotion.
2.2. Memory Management
RubyMotion relies on the Dalvik or ART garbage collector to allocate and dispose of unused memory.
From a Ruby developer perspective, you do not have to think about memory management at all.
Internally, RubyMotion makes use of local references for local variables and global references for everything else. The destruction of local references is determined at compilation time.
There are two important things you might need to consider:
The garbage collector is multithreaded. Collections might happen on other threads. If you override the finalize method of java.lang.Object in your code, make sure it's properly re-entrant.
The garbage collector is able to detect and handle cyclic references. Unlike RubyMotion for iOS and OS X, you do not need to create WeakRef objects.
2.3. Concurrency
RubyMotion has been designed for concurrency in mind.
RubyMotion has the concept of virtual machine objects, which wrap the state of a thread of execution. A piece of code is running through a virtual machine.
Virtual machines don't have locks and there can be multiple virtual machines running at the same time, concurrently.
|Unlike the mainstream Ruby implementation, race conditions are possible in RubyMotion, since there is no Global Interpreter Lock (GIL) to prohibit threads from running concurrently. You must be careful to secure concurrent access to shared resources.
The Thread class is available for concurrency patterns. It is a direct subclass of java.lang.Thread.


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A hairstyle I recently invented but sstole a name for. It involves a mohawk down the centre of ones head and then afro/boofy style on the sides. Originally invented as a Fauxhawk but i couldnt be bothered doing anything with the sides....
Damn, Harry has a sweet frohawk
by HarryTheGreat January 29, 2007
A poofy mohawk that black people can make with their afro.
Isaiah Nevins is the creator of the Frohawk.
by The Gwito-Optomy November 06, 2003
a person of african decent or just rocin a afro with the sides shaved off and just a mo hawk in the middle
thats not an afro its totally a fro hawk!!!
by sharissa ann July 22, 2009
A frohawk is an African-American hairstyle worn predominately by men. The Frohawk can be characterized as somewhere between a flat top and a mohawk; they are usually worn short, but fairly wide. Frohawk's are currently very popular despite the impracticality of the hair-do.
Joey got a Frohawk because Dante, Mike and all the other guys on his team had them. He should have gotten The Frederick Douglass because it's way more fly AND practical. He wouldn't have to shave off a Frederick Douglass for his office job this summer.
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- Chris in Hartford Apr 14, 2006 04:18 PM
OK this is a list of my favorite Unique Rhode Island (southern New england) specialities. Please add yours or comment on mine. I would also appreciate any posts from unique foods in or around Hartford. The list is in no particular order. Post any interesting stuff your town or area is known for. Basically, I am looking for a reason to visit your town and try your best unique specialty.
1. Dell's Lemonade
2. Rhode Island Clam Chowder
3. Coffee Milk
4. NY System Weiners
5. Cold Pizza Strips (Bakery Style)
6. Casertas Pizza
7. clam boils w/chourico, hot dogs, buckwurst, potatoes and onions
8. saugy's
9. clam cakes (My favorite is Aunt Carrie's)
10. chourico and Peppers sandwiches
re: jon
I've only tried three, which means I should probably get out more:
Olneyville NY System (18 Harford Avenue, Olneyville section of Providence)
Sam's New York System (1301 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence)
WienORama (1009 Oaklawn, Cranston)
I've listed them in order. Olneyville is best for flavor, service, atmosphere, and "banter," to say nothing of a great, great neon sign.
Sam's NY is a kinder, gentler place. Bright an airy. To me, the weiners are on par with Olneyville NY Systems'.
I've tried WienORama only once. Any restarant with "ORama" in the name wins points for attitude in my book. They back it up with a fine street-side neon sign, as well. The Weiners had a bit too much mustard for me, but they will fine-tune that on my next visit, I am sure.
re: jon
I always liked Nick's New York System
280 Cowesett Ave, West Warwick, RI
(401) 823-5220.
The only place I did not like them was in Olneyville at the famous place. I convinced my wife to try one and I figured I would bring her to the place that made them famous. The meat was obnoxiously flavored (maybe just that day).
PS I would appreciate the list from Chicago. You never know where life will take you.
re: jon
Our go-to weiner joint has always been the NY System on Smith St just past the State House. Neighborhood is sketchy during prime weiner eating hours (i.e. late night) but the weiners and atmosphere are top-notch. Last time we were there there was a guy with rivets in his ears. This being Mrs. W.'s first NY System weiner experience, I thought that was a fine added bonus.
Being a Pawtucket boy I don't have much experience with the weiner joints to the south of Providence but I serendipitously found Wein-o-Rama on Oaklawn Ave in Cvaaanston last year and it is a chowhound place for sure.
Grilled pizza has become synonimous with RI since a; forno popularized it.
RI style calamari
Olga's cup n saucer, especially the pizza
Has anyone been to the Italian place in RI ( I think cranston) that is in a VFW Hall. Mike's or something like that??? I have read about it many times but don't know if it is worth the drive. If you have been let us know where, what is good or if it is not good. Also is it bYOB????TIA
re: emilief
Mike's Kitchen in Cranston..that's correct. Most excellent. Last time I was there, you could buy alcohol from the VFW people and bring it back over to the Mike's side. Great fun (don't miss out on the polenta smothered with marinara sauce). Check out the hours first before making the trip.
re: emilief
YES YES YES! Worth the drive! Mike's Kitchen. Food's excellent, mostly old school red sauce Italian but perfectly done.
re: Garris
The most obvious omission to me so far is the humble but uniquely RI johnny cake. Although not one of my favorites, stuffed clams "stuffies" are pretty RI or at least southern NE. RI has a unique way of making baked stuffed shrimp, simple cracker stuffing, that is ubiquitous state-wide. And I'm embarrassed to say that one of my favorite "must haves" when I'm back in RI is to stop in at a D'Angelos for what I think are the best steak & cheese grinders anywhere.
re: Chesapeake72000
I've been a D'Angelos fan for -- shudder -- 30 years. As soon as I got my driver's license one of my first outings was to a D'Angelos in Seekonk for the only thing I've ever ordered there: A Number 9 Pokket (steak with peppers, mushrooms, onions, and cheese).
re: RC51Mike
Dittos. I tried posting a link to Quahog.com a few weeks back but it was removed for reasons never explained.
Quahog has excellent lists of sources for weiners, pizza strips, clam chowder, etc. complete with reviews in many cases.
You can also read my Blizzard of '78 story on there.
Perhaps I am not exactly in synch with your post but Mary's restaurant in Misquamicut right opposite the beach is a fine place to refresh at their bar before a look at the menu displaying fine and unique italian choices. We've dined there many times and never failed to find a truely flavorful and different preparation. The worst thing about it is that they close off season and twice we just managed to "sneek" in a last meal the night before season's end. More relaxed perhaps is Captain Jack's on the road to Snug Harbor. A number of really spicy and flavorful treatments for scungili usually catch my eye (and stomach) but the list runs the gamut. Wines are not the strong point but you may be able to find something light. And don't fail to try the RI clear chowder if you haven't already fallen for it.
re: feelinpeckish
We've eaten at Mary's twice and found the clams with pasta to be right on. You pay, but the plate is enormous. ok wine list.
I'm shocked no one has mentioned the wonderful elixir that is Narragansett Beer.
Also, I've always dealt with RI people saying how good Saugy's are, but when I finally sampled some, they tastes the same as one of Boston's own Kayem Old Timers
I'll be in R.I. at the end of the month and would like to know where I can buy buckwurst. It is a favorite food from my childhood and I would like to bring some back to Florida with me. Haven't been "home" in almost twenty years so I'm no longer familiar with area stores. I've enjoyed a bit of nostalgia reading through the posts and am really looking forward to eating great seafood...quohogs, clam cakes, chowder, lobster..the list goes on. I plan to eat my way through my eight day visit.
Love that fried calamari with garlic butter and hot peppers! I'll take it from Iggy's, on a picnic bench, chased with some fried doughboys.
OK. Here is my list for the best of Rhode Island. I have lived here my entire life and have tried ALOT of wiener joints, diners, and seafood eateries.
Wieners - Sams on Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence
Clam cakes and chowder - Cap'n Jacks in East Matunuck.
Ice Cream - Inside Scoop on Ten Rod Rd., North Kingstown.
Cheeseburgers and fries - Iggy's
Summer time drink- DELS... duh.
Pizza - Tony's Pizza Palace on Kingstown Rd., South Kingstown
Diner - Modern Diner in Pawtucket.
Sandwiches- Jersey Mike's on Mineral Spring, North Providence.
Cheesecake - Felicia's, East Greenwhich.
Smoothies - Crazy Burger on Boon st., Narragansett
re: ajp1886
Northern R.I. Family Style Chicken.. Wrights Farm
re: ajp1886
What style of pizza is Tony's Pizza Palace?
re: ajp1886
the thiings on here are nice but Dels, It has a chemical taste.
re: JaneRI
I used to work in WoonsocKET, and I loved, loved Kay's. This was in the early 90s.
I think Wright's Farm is overrated. Kind of gross. I once had to have one of those Charlie Babbitt/Rain Man outbursts (think K-Mart) at my in-laws, about Wright's Farm not being All That.
re: Moonpie1
I agree that Crazy Burger has the best smoothies by far
Pizza - Junction Pizzeria in NK
Burgers and fries - The Galley in Narragansett
re: Moonpie1
I love Kay's too.. I was just naming one of many place's up in northern R.I. where they have family style chicken.. Village Haven, Bocce club, Christofers... on and on... lol
re: Moonpie1
Worked in Woony.....it wouldn't happen to have been at a certain behometh of a drugstore chain, would it?
The best Weiners are at Rod's Grill on Washington Street, Warren, RI. As far as who makes the best Chourico and Peppers Sandwiches...That would be...Me. I make the best; the 'old world' style (with chourico and onions slowly cooked in olive oil, green peppers and sauce. It is the most delicious sandwich you have ever, or will ever have.
I just finished a RI Travel Guide (mainly food based!), that is a bit too large to post here (see link below).
However, for the purposes of your post I'd say Palmieri's in Johnston has the best pizza stips by far! My favorite are their "old fashions" which are absolutely delicious (if you love garlic). Plus their other bakery items are really good as well. Spinach pies, bruscetta, etc.
Another "local" place is that unique to the area is Hartley's Pork Pies in Lincoln (871 Smithfield Ave). I believe the original was in Fall River as I recall, but the place is Lincoln is awesome! Make sure to show up early though they sell out pretty quickly...and don't plan to eat-in (it's take out only)!
Also, can anyone clear up what a Cabinet actually is? It's a milkshake as I understand it, but what does that make a milkshake?
RI Unique Foods Travel Guide: http://gourmand4life.com/2011/02/rhod...
re: ezra9876
A cabinet is the equivalent of a frappe.....milk, flavored syrup & ice cream in the blender. A milkshake is milk & syrup in the blender w/no ice cream.
re: JaneRI
I guess it's the syrup part that confuses me....is it only coffee milk syrup or chocolate syrup, or are their specialty syrups made for the purpose?
Thanks for the clarification!
re: ezra9876
Just regular flavored syrup, such as Eclipse or Autocrat coffee syrup.
re: ezra9876
You need to mention snail salad and grapenut custard pudding too -- you can get both, along with great pizza (similar to Caserta's) at Twin's Pizza in North Prov. (Order the pizza well done.)
Oh one more thing, RI used to have several Jewish bakeries that made a type of rye bread known as sissel bread. I read once that many old-country bakers that made this type of bread settled in RI. One bakery that still makes sissel bread is Rainbow Bakery in Cranston. I have not been there yet, but from all I have read their sissel bread is great!
Twin's Pizza
1000 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, RI 02904
re: invinotheresverde
Yeah, I figured some wisenheimer would say that. 8<D I've seen coffee syrup at supermarkets in Boston, too.
We got Del's Lemonade at Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster PA last year -- right in the heart of water ice country. Worlds are colliding! (As George Costanza would say)
re: invinotheresverde
My dad called me that too, when in fact he was the wisenheimer in the fam!
re: Bob W
Hey Hey, Bob...you just made me remember old Willard Avenue...My Grandfather would take me down there all the time when he went to buy groceries. Also, after kids' art class on Saturday morning at RISD, my Father would pick me up and send me into one of those bakeries on Willard Avenue (while he doubled parked) to buy rye bread, but, again...perhaps another R.I. term like cabinet?...it was called cornbread. (We are talking about 1954-1955, somewhere in there...the days when everybody's PARENTS went to Middle Street Steakhouse on Saturday nights, but never took kids).
My pick for RI best:
1. Dell's Lemonade
2. Rhode Island Clam Chowder (excellent New England style is a runner up at The Crows Nest in Warwick)
3. Coffee Milk
4. NY System Weiners - Wein-O-Rama is clearly #1
5. Pizza - Island Pizza in East Greenwich (never did understand bakery strip pizza - IMO really terrible) - Can't beat typical CT style pizza, but still excellent
6. any weekend breakfast special at Modern Diner in Pawtucket (omelets, pancakes, waffles, etc) (Johney cakes at Jiggers in East Greenwich are excellent, but not an item I'd have too often)
7. clam boils w/chourico - Champlins #1
8. any fried seafood at Buttonwood Fish & Chips - Warwick (#1 fresh cut fries and onion rings vs. anywhere plus outstanding fish sandwich, whole bellies & scallops)
9. Dynamites - best are at either Buttonwood Fish & Chips in Warwick (occasional special) and at the annual Autumnfest in Woonsocket
10. Chicken dinners at Wrights
NY System Restaurant
18 Plainfield St, Providence, RI 02909
1009 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
Island Pizza
2554 S County Trl, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Modern Diner
364 East Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Buttonwood Fish & Chips
416 Buttonwoods Ave, Warwick, RI 02886
re: Clams047
Is it just me, or are jonnycakes better suited for a museum of RI foods? We all grew up learning about the grist mills, blah blah blah, but really, how often can you eat jonnycakes? Or want to?
Was that sacrilege? LOL
re: thinks too much
thinks too much, do you order the johnnycakes in a restaurant or prepare yourself?
re: twilight goddess
Make them ourselves. Boiling water is key!
re: Clams047
Interesting...I didn't know Buttonwoods did dynamites....I'm going to go out on a limb and say it's because the owners are northern RIers. Otherwise you'd never hear of dynamites south of Lincoln.
Bob, I happen to love jonnycakes.....a lazy way to approximate them is to use Jiffy cornbread mix....the pancake recipe is on the side of the box.
re: JaneRI
It's funny, I've lived in RI for 10 years now and had never heard of Dynamites until last year. Granted, I live in Cranston, but isn't it funny that in a state this size there would be SUB regional cuisine!
Still never had one, but I think I'll remedy that this weekend. SO, if one were to go on Dynamite Crawl....where would you go?
Thanks as always!
re: ezra9876
I never heard of dynamites and I grew up in Pawt...we never knew there was any reason to make the "long" drive to Woony.
re: ezra9876
A dynamite crawl isn't really something we'd do. Not sure who even serves them - I'd start with Bois on Providence St in Woonsocket.....I recall the former owner had a plaque on a stand that said (I'm not making this up) that he was a member of the Dynamite Advisory Board. And I know the current owner has kept his recipes.
Dynamites are really more home-food, for potlucks & cookouts. Or low-end fundraisers (ie, $10 for beer & dynamites at an Elks hall).
re: JaneRI
If anyone is interested I found an article on projo about the Dynamite sandwich: http://www.projo.com/food/content/fd-...
It's a couple years old, but it says you can still get them at the Castle Luncheonette on Social Street. (or at least you could in 2007!).
Castle Luncheonette
420 Social St, Woonsocket, RI 02895
re: JaneRI
Our crawl ended at our first stop! We headed to Castle Luncheonette in Woonsocket (420 social street) and had a really great meal. The prices were excellent and all the food was fresh and well prepared.
The Dynamite was really good! Not as spicy as I thought it would be, but it was quite tasty. My bride had an excellent burger (their fries are excellent!). They make their own baked beans, and they had several soup options which all sounded good. We tried the seafood chowder and were very happy with it. Because I'm a glutton, I also had a stuffie (to go with the soup & the dynamite) which was quite large, inexpensive, and really quite good (if a bit "bready").
Our waitress was also a lot of fun.
Castle Luncheonette
420 Social St, Woonsocket, RI 02895
re: ezra9876
The Castle has always been known for awesome french fries, going back to my early childhood even.
Give Bois on Providence St a try. Just open for breakfast & lunch. Tell Herve that Jane sent you. BEST pancakes.
re: JaneRI
I may try Bois for breakfast tomorrow...
re: ezra9876
I used to go there when I was a child! Dynamites are great and I loved their meatball sandwiches. Is the castle still there?
re: ezra9876
This is beyond incredible -- I was up in the small town of Oakland, ME this past weekend with brothers Orson W. and Lurker W. We were having breakfast at a great local spot called The Early Bird. We looked at the specials board and saw Dynamites! So we asked the server what they were and based on her description, yeppers, real Woonsocket Dynamites!
re: JaneRI
I LOVE jonnycakes and would eat them every day if I could... the thin, crispy kind... with maple syrup...YUM.
Someone please tell me what the heck a "dynamite" is... never heard of them in South County... sounds explosive and dangerous ;)
re: coastalgypsy
According to Quahog.org, "Dynamites: Fried hamburger, peppers, onions, tomato sauce, and crushed red pepper, served on a torpedo roll. Like a sloppy Joe on crack."
re: ezra9876
lol well put!
Ritacco's Market makes a really good sausage grinder. It's at 84 Oak Street, Westerly, RI 02891-1737. My friend used to buy their sausage and take it home to CT.
re: joe777cool
Wow no plugs for the Awful Awful at Newport Creamery? milk shake like but made with ice milk and syrup. Then there's the ... Awful Awful with Jimmies!
Kale Soup
Malasadas - dough boy like
Bolos - english muffin like
grays for ice cream - tiverton
evelyns for clams - tiverton
gregs (small chain) for pie and cake
the mooring in newport - scallop chowder and lobster baggadonuts (like fritters/clamcakes)
My only experience with RI food is in Providence in Little Italy over the bridge that I've walked to many times.
The deli's there are worth me moving there.
Honestly, so good.
Little Italy
294 Cabot St, Beverly, MA 01915
TF green airport should have a taste of all of these great representations of unique R.I. dishes!


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When you find holes that pests can get in through, stop it up with steel wool. Rodents can bite through a lot but this might be cause an issue for them. If there is an opening larger than one-half inch, you should fill it. Such animals have the ability to squeeze themselves through tiny openings.
Once thing that will eradicate the pests is to vacuum thoroughly. You are sure to grab bugs and ants throughout the house. When you are finished, throw the bag in the garbage.
Hairspray is great for eliminating bees and wasps. Hairsprays contain chemicals that can quickly kill a variety of pests, and the scents help to keep future pests away.
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It's been a cold case for eight years, however on Thursday new leads brought a new search for missing Kentucky man. Thomas Profitt.
With the help of Lexington Firefighters, Winchester Police looked in the Kentucky River on Thursday. Investigators spent hours searching for a vehicle in connection with the case. Detectives narrowed the area where they searched to around the Boonesboro Bridge, near Four Mile Road in Clark County.
"I hope they do find it, you know for the family members sake," said Angel Boone. She and her family were at the River on Thursday.
The search for 45-year-old Thomas Profitt caught people at the Kentucky River off guard. The Clark County man went missing back in 2006. Years later, Winchester Police said they got a tip to check between the Boonsboro Bridge and the power plant, for a vehicle in connection with Profitt's disappearance.
On Thursday, Lexington Firefighters helped detectives use sonar to scour the water. Winchester Police wouldn't say exactly who or what led them to look in the river, however they said this search had been planned for months.
"You see it on TV, you know like Cold Justice or Cold Case Files or something like that. But, to be here in this area is kind of crazy," said Boone.
Profitt was last seen leaving his home eight years ago in his 1997 Maroon Buick. Back then, his family and police begged for answers. People at the River said no matter what, Thursday's search helped.
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Those Hands
I fell upon the cold, stone ground,
Pushed by hands unseen.
My wrists and legs were tightly bound,
My body filled with pain.
Those hands, so filled with hate and spite,
Had tied these binding knots.
I tried to rise, but then, with fright,
I found that I could not.
For, while I was on the floor,
Consumed by my own pain,
Those hands did labor evermore,
Clasping binding chains.
Thus secured, I could not fight,
Against those ruthless hands.
They exposed my back, with skin of white,
And then the wrath began.
The crack. The crack. The screams of pain,
The shredding of my skin,
The crack. The crack. The screams in vain,
Thus did the wrath begin.
Crimson drops flew left and right,
With each resounding crack.
Rivers red cut through the white
Of my searing, burning back.
Those hands continued with sheer disdain,
As ruthless, merciless beasts,
And, in a moment of unbearable pain,
I called on them to cease.
Then, to my complete surprise,
They stopped for cause unknown.
I weakly opened bloodshot eyes;
A light about me shown.
Two other hands descended then,
My limbs they did release,
My burning wounds they then did cleanse.
All pain began to cease.
My eyes released their liquid awe,
My lips, a grateful psalm.
Then in those bloodstained hands I saw
The piercings in the palm.
"Oh, Lord," I said, with shaking voice,
"Oh, Lord, where hast thou been?"
"Waiting for you to make the choice
To allow me to step in."
"But Lord," I said, "Those wicked hands,
That attacked me with such hate,
Lord, I do not understand.
Why didst thou choose to wait?"
"My Son," He said, with caring voice,
"My Son, this had to be.
To you it is given to make the choice.
Thou hast thine agency.
Those hands that held thee captive, Son,
That beat you unto death,
To stop them, nothing could be done,
'Till you, with dying breath,
Called upon those hands to cease.
You see, those hands unknown
Were not the hands of thine enemies.
Those hands...
They were thine own.
--Karl Southwick
When faced with emotional problems or pain, stop beating yourself up. Learn what needs to be learned from it, and move on. Beating yourself up, feeling worthless or insignificant, none of that will help, in the long run. To find peace, to obtain joy, Stop beating yourself up. Get up. Brush yourself off, and move forward. Let God help, and do not reopen the wounds that have already been healed.
Water has interesting magnifying properties. Might I suggest that in this there is a symbolism? When we cry, our eyes fill with tears. So, from time to time, our sorrows might have a purpose: to magnify our vision, to help us see our life in a new light and our own role and purpose in it. Obtaining that vision, the tears will be wiped away, and we will see the world through the eyes of joy.
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At the Kenai River Campus, the commons is the center of the campus community. Students congregate for socializing, eating and informal tutoring. Students often find music being played, a chess tournament going on or group study sessions. A bank of computers along one wall of the McLane Commons is available for student use. This space is the "heart" of the campus located along a wall of windows in the McLane Building overlooking the world famous Kenai River, adjacent to Student Services, the Bookstore, and Joe's Cafe. The McLane Commons is not a quiet study area.
Upstairs in the Goodrich Building, the Riverview Commons provides for a quiet, study area for students at KRC. This area is also set up with computers along three walls for student use. The area enjoys views from windows on two sides, overlooking the Kenai River and the parking area in front of the college.
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November 26, 2014, 12:12 ammega millions results
Well I had 11 in the first five and mega ball 4 on my one line of ticket for tonight so I won $2 tonight. I have two draws left on this $3 ticket and it has almost already paid for itself in the first drawing. So I could not be any happier than I am right now unless I won more money than I did tonight.-weshar75
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Well I had two lines on my $1 megabucks ticket and I had one number in the first row and two numbers in the second row but I was one number off on three other numbers. So I was so close to a five number night tonight but no dice it blows big time. Well wednesday night's drawing is for $2.6 million and I have 4 draws left on this ticket so good luck to me.-weshar75
November 24, 2014, 6:46 pmmulti-draw tickets
Well mom came through with a $20 bill for me to play the lotto. So I bought a $3 mega millions ticket for three draws then I bought a $8 powerball ticket for four draws and a $6 oregon megabucks ticket for 6 draws. Just enough to get me to my pay day on the third of december so hopefully I get a nice prize out of these multi-draw tickets. I bought them at circle k and they were all QP's so come on big money no whammies!-weshar75
November 13, 2014, 5:42 pmupdate
Well I have not been playing the lotto since my $10 ticket on the fourth of november and it sucks to not be able to play but no fun money so you know how that goes. Well mom told me today that I won't be getting any extra money on the 19th so I will be getting just my medicine and maybe out to breakfast. She makes a lot less than I do and has to pay her part of the bills that do not come from my check so I understood and said that was okay. So I won't be able to play again until the third of december and along with my normal bills I have to get the car services for the three month oil change. I guess what I am saying is that I will wait to see if the two multi-state jackpots are worth playing in december before I decide to play them. Right now oregon megabucks is $2.1 million, powerball is $50 million and mega millions is $26 million so I can wait to see them climb before I play and if they are won in the early stages I will not be playing until next year. So have a happy turkey day and do not eat too much on thanksgiving or drink too much either. I will post back on december to see if I will play this year or not. Thanks for listening to me talk and take care this winter.-weshar75
November 4, 2014, 11:29 pmmega millions results
Well I had five lines with megaplier and on line one no numbers and on line two no numbers. Then on line three no numbers and on line four 41 in the first five but no mega ball and lastly line five no numbers. So no prize tonight and judging bye the low numbers some one hit tonight at least one winner I am thinking because I would be shocked to see no winner on those numbers drawn. So I will wait for powerball to climb to $300 million before I bet on that game.-weshar75
November 3, 2014, 7:04 pmmega millions ticket
Well I got paid today and my check came in with a bang and went out just as fast. All my bills are paid got the car gased up and got mom grocery money and tomorrow the tires and alignment will be done. So I can not complain too much but I had $30 left over so I bought mom and I breakfast and my niece came down from college so we feed her too. I did that all with $20 so I was amazed and then I had $10 left over. So I asked mom to take me to big apple market and she did I got a $5 mega millions ticket for tuesday night with megaplier on it for $10. That was the last of my money until the 19th of november so I am hoping for a nice prize tuesday night. I was kind of bummed though because when I was handed the ticket from my friend who works their there was three mega balls with the same number. It was mega ball 3 and the other two were 2 and 12 mega ball so I am trying to be optomistic and say come on number 3 for tuesday night's drawing because I have three of them. At least I had enough money to play mega millions for tuesday night because otherwise I would have had to wait until the 19th to play and I am sure some one would have won the jackpot bye then. Good luck to me on tuesday for this drawing.-weshar75
October 31, 2014, 11:39 pmmega millions results
Well I had a $1 ticket tonight and I had no numbers in the first five and no mega ball so no prize tonight. Hoping for a rollover into november this time please and I did ask nicely!-weshar75
October 29, 2014, 5:08 pmmega millions ticket
Well mom did the laundry today and we had a couple of dollars left over from the wash so she gave me $2 in quarters to go to the store. Now when I got to circle k I could have bought a $2 ticket but I have not had a pepsi in a while so I bought a 44 ouncer in pepsi and a $1 QP mega millions ticket instead of spending the $2 on a ticket. Man the pepsi tastes great and I still have a $1 play for friday night which I bought about 1:35 p.m. today at circle k.-weshar75
October 28, 2014, 11:42 pmmega millions results
Well I had a $1 ticket tonight and no numbers in the first five or mega ball tonight so no prize. Hoping for a rollover for friday night.-weshar75
October 26, 2014, 6:50 pmmega millions ticket
Well mom gave me a $1 bill to get a soda at circle k a fountain one but I decided to get a $1 QP mega millions ticket instead because I do not have $252 million laying around. So I told her when I got home from the store that I spent it on lotto and she said that she was not mad because it was only a buck anyway. I got it yesterday afternoon before 1:00 p.m. so wish me luck on this ticket maybe I will get $5000.-weshar75
October 23, 2014, 1:51 ampowerball results
Well I had a $3 ticket tonight for powerball and on line one I had 40 in the first five and no powerball so no prize tonight. I would have posted this results earlier but mom and I were playing a game on the internet tonight we just finished. So I have money to last me for the rest of the month but it is not fun money it is putting gas in the car and doing laundry money. So I won't be playing mega millions or powerball until the middle of november because that is when I get my second amount of money for the month. The first check is spent already on tires, rent, aligment, groceries, light and water, medicine the usual stuff that eats up the dough. I will pop in every now and then to check my blog but don't think I left because I have not just relaxing until I can get my hands on some fun money again okay.-weshar75
October 22, 2014, 2:05 pmmega millions results
Mom was on the computer last night playing a game so I waited until today to post my results. I had two lines of ticket and on line one I had no numbers and on line two I had no numbers so no prize tonight. The jackpot did rollover for friday night so good luck to all who play.-weshar75
October 21, 2014, 3:29 pmpowerball ticket
Well I went to circle k around 12:00 p.m. today to get a $2 powerball QP ticket with powerplay on it for $3. It is for wednesday night's drawing of $110 million so good luck to me on this ticket.-weshar75
October 19, 2014, 4:52 pmmega millions ticket
Well I went to circle k around 1:30 p.m. today to get a $2 QP mega millions ticket with megaplier on it for $4. It is for tuesday night's drawing of $200 million so good luck to me on this ticket.-weshar75
October 19, 2014, 12:15 ampowerball results
Well I had a $3 ticket and on my one line I had no numbers to speak of so no prize tonight. Hoping for a rollover for wednesday night.-weshar75


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