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Javascript benchmarks are more promise then indicators of web browsing performance. When there are web-apps competitive to native apps, it'll mean something. As it stand today, web browsing on hand-held devices are still compute-bound. Getting really close though. Probably a 1.5 GHz A9 type of performance. So, next year.
For web-apps, you'll likely have to wait for HTML/CSS/javascript to be hardware accelerated. MS is already doing some of this with IE9.
And the Xoom scores can be seen on Anandtech.
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CNET UK was able to take the iPad 2 running iOS 4.3 out for a test drive and the results are hypercar impressive -- 2097ms. iOS 4.3 and its new Safari Nitro engine gets a lot of the credit -- it blows iPhone 4 and the original iPad past the likes of the Nexus S and Galaxy Tab as well (they've been unable to test a Xoom as of yet), but that Apple A5 is enough to power iPad 2 to very top.
Why does this matter? Increasingly popular sites like Facebook are using more and more JavaScript to provide more and more functionality. Parsing and presenting that as fast as possible is key to having a good web experience. Who wants to wait to see their fri
Certainly Android will get an even better version of Chrome in the future, and iOS 5 might just bring us WebKit2 like Mac OS X Lion is currently providing in beta form.
For pure web performance junkies, 2011 is looking to be a very good year.
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Javascript benchmarks are more promise then indicators of web browsing performance. When there are web-apps competitive to native apps, it'll mean something. As it stand today, web browsing on hand-held devices are still compute-bound. Getting really close though. Probably a 1.5 GHz A9 type of performance. So, next year.
I also found a video on this.
It shows how fast the iPad 2 is compared to the Original iPad.
I think its fair to include the XOOM in the comparison (which CNET may not have had access to). This article includes their numbers and some numbers from the XOOM http://jeftek.com/1942/motorola-xoom-sunspider-results/
Either way, I'll end up with an iPad 2 most likely, but I think its always good to keep things in perspective.
This is basically a truism or common practice for all computing hardware. If I were an iPad 1 owner I wouldn't upgrade to the iPad 2 either. If I were an iPhone 4 owner, I wouldn't upgrade to an iPhone 5. If I were a MBP Summer 2010 owner, I wouldn't upgrade to a MBP early 2011. If I were an iPod touch 4 owner, I would upgrade to an iPod touch 5.
Now, there are lots of iPhone owners who do the one year cycle by selling there hardware. That's a pretty good thing if you can live with the uncertainty of selling your hardware and maybe being down $100 or so (a lot of people break even or make a profit).
You forgot to include the boost the iPhone 4 got from the iOS 4.3.
No matter what when the makers of different browsers get into a speed war we all benefit. If this spurs Google to increase the speed of the next Android browser that's great because then Apple will respond in kind. We've been seeing this between Chrome and Safari for a while now so seeing Mobile going that way isn't much of a surprise.
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By the time Title IX took hold and started to change the sports lanscape in South Dakota, Bob Winter was a coach in transition.
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It was still wondering what I was going to do, says Winter, who is also well-known for his later work as Yanktons athletic director.
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In the Big Ten, there's no more tradition-obsessed (read: change-averse) football program than Michigan. where fans react with consternation toward things most programs take for granted: luxury boxes, piped-in music, and uniform changes, for some examples.
So it must have been some sort of comfort when adidas unveiled its alternate home uniforms for Michigan against Notre Dame in the second week of the season, and the uniforms were still quite obviously Michigan uniforms at first glance -- unlike, say, the Georgia Pro Combat uniform. Notre Dame, also an adidas school, wore a uniform that was also quintessentially its own in that game. Hey, there's something to be said for familiarity.
Similarly, Michigan fans must have been relieved to see that the team's alternate road uniforms it's busting out for the 2012 Sugar Bowl against Virginia Tech are, again, quite obviously Michigan uniforms. The "new" threads, seen at right and courtesy of the Michigan athletic department on WhoSay.com, were the result of teamwork between adidas and the football players themselves.
"We met with our seniors and showed them some concepts that were proposed by adidas and the mock-up is what they chose," said Michigan coach Brady Hoke in a special news release. "This is a something the players enjoy and we thought it would be a nice way to commemorate our appearance in the Sugar Bowl."
In addition, according to Michigan, the players decided to wear the grey face mask on the famed winged helmet. Player numbers will also continue to appear on the helmet.
The uniform is being modeled by a computer simulation of UNIDENTIFIED RANDOM STUDENT-ATHLETE NUMBER 16, and is in no way meant to be thought of as anything resembling Denard Robinson.
Virginia Tech will not be wearing a special uniform for the game.
Anyway, kudos to adidas for again opting not to engage in the excesses of other companies' alternate uniforms (take a look at Ohio State's scarlet mess from this year and tell me, I dare you to tell me Nike didn't only give them to OSU because Rutgers passed on them first) and sticking to the same colors and relatively similar color proportions as usual. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, sure, but a little tweak never hurt anybody either.
We did, however, wonder what would happen if, like most of its other uniform providers, adidas had absolutely no regard for tradition and instead went for the flashiest design possible. We have obtained an EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE UNIVERSE SNEAK PEEK at exactly that scenario, and we're happy to share it with you here. Enjoy:
- First of all, the cumbersome title Wolverines has been shortened to the much more economical and efficient "'Rines," much in the same way that Miami has come to be known as "the 'Canes" or Boise State is now referred to simply as "the 'Cos."
- Second, the winged helmet has given way to the winged shoulders, which seems more in line with the way animals fly anyway (Can you imagine if birds' wings were on their heads? Ridiculous!).
- The colors are more eye-catching than before, and that's always a plus, right?
- And lastly, according to the uniform patch, Michigan would be in the Pac-12. Yeah, conference realignment got weird in this alternate universe.
Anyway, feel free to show that version of the Michigan uniform to any Wolverine fan if you want to give them an aneurysm.


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What's crazy is that he's nearing 30,000 points and is still playing at a superstar level.
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There is no such thing as a plea of innocence in my court. A plea of innocence is guilty of wasting my time. Guilty. Inquisitor Lord Fyodor Karamazov.
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Posted November 30, 2012 - 01:09 PM
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It'll be cool, but I'm much more interested in seeing him pass Wilt Chamberlain at the end of this year, and then Michael Jordan next year.
I'm excited to see the creative ways ESPN makes the accomplishment of passing Jordan unimportant
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That way he can be a douche and say not only did I pass wilt on the all time scoring list, I also felt like beating his record as well
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For 17 weeks every season, Chicago Bears fans and Minnesota Vikings fans are enemies. We heckle, taunt, and jeer one another for hours on end. But this weekend we must unite!
Many Bears fans are disappointed in how the season ended for Chicago. After such a strong start the Bears completely fell apart and it became very frustrating to watch a complete game. To add insult to injury, our rivals, the Vikings and Packers, both played well enough to make it to the post season.
Normally I would never suggest Bears and Viking fans unite. It takes a lot to stand alongside your foe and be on the same team. But this weekend we have a common enemy. This weekend Bears fans still have something to cheer for. We must fight against that ugly green and yellow beast known as the Green Bay Packers.
For just three hours Bears and Vikings fans must come together as one to cheer as loudly as we can. Vikings fans that make the journey to Lambeau Field must make noise and root against the Packers on their home field. We must let it be known in bars everywhere that the Packers are disliked and we, as two united fan bases, do not want to see them in the big dance.
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Oh, and I would also like to add that when you are unemployed, you don't get a paycheck. Very disgusting to blame the doctors' office for you problems with a lie like that! There is no way you are getting evicted, a repossession and a bank account except if you are chronically behind by thousands and writing more than one bad check.
A couple thoughts....
"I can do this. No one else can tell me it's a bad idea."
I'm sure that is also what she said when she wanted to get that trashy neck tatt.
Secondly, "a miscommunication at the doctor's office" was actually her trying to get the service for free and get away with it by paying with funny money in the form of a bad check and having the audacity to tell that office when she wanted them to "cash it."
Finally, I find it interesting that this woman is unemployed, yet somehow can pay for tatts and now cosmetic procedures. Equally interesting is the suggestion in this article that a donor come forward and cover the cost of her laser treatments. Got news for you lady, ain't no laser that can remove red dye.
My 3 reasons for lack of job creation:
People are getting lazier by the day.
Unions I have overpriced the workers above other nations (goodbye manufacturing jobs.
The government and entitlements have gotten too big to be supported by the rest of us.
I, foe one, am glad this statue is not going anywhere.
In fact, it should stay ther always.
Every time I pass through Penn State, I will take the liberty to put a sign on it about shame and for others to remember the victims that this "great" man ignored.
The CBSsports.com sports article titled " who is Scott Pateterno: A guy who Won't Shut Up" summarizes my feelings on all these stupid Paterno family says pieces.
The police and DA need to release statements that the others in the car, when caught, will be prosecuted to the fullest degree for aiding and abetting criminals if they do not come forward. This needs to be all over the news in the entire region, states of PA, MD, and WV.
How many more headlines do we have to see that say "Paterno family says" or "A statement by the Paterno family" or just the words "Paterno family?" This is really getting ridiculous, the level of denial this family shows and that every single time they have something to say, the press accommodates them.
In her last election, the Dauphin County RNC gave her $500 and did not endorse or support Nevin Mindlin in any way.
Why do I get the feeling that Linda has been promised that if she goes along with all the receiver's recommendations (orders) that she will be given support and endorsements by top state and regional lawmakers in her next election? An endorsement by Corbett, perhaps? Maybe, just maybe a high paying appointment is being dangled in front of her for after her term is done. She is selling us down the Susquehanna to save her own neck in her next election.
Yes, and if he is going to mention the JP Morgan losses, he shouldn't say multi-million when the loss is over 2 billion, but I guess over 2 billion is muli-millions...
Suicide and drug use are two of the most selfish acts a person can do. There is only one person to blame in a suicide.
Went there once years ago and only because one of the tipple crown races was on. All those TVs and they didn't have the race on. The service was as worthless as everyone else on here experienced. The food was below middle-of-the-road in the bar food category. It is nice to see some local guys doing well with this chain, but I only wish the product was better.
What the family is stating means nothing. The evidence shows otherwise.
For all intensive purposes, the President has spent the last 3 1/2 years doing nothing positive for the economy, with the exception of the boost he gave large health insurance conglomerates. He has expanded the entitlement system, diddled in healthcare, and other feel-good incentives such as gay rights and equal pay--without even paying women on staff equal to their maile counterparts.
I am having deja vu with him again, campaigning about the economy and using the word "folks" ad nauseum to sound like he is regular folks.
Yes, he is getting' antsy. Jer needs a best friend. Jer still cares.
It seems like Matt and this other guy in Ohio who will be on TV tonight may be two of many more victims that were not included. Is it possible that these other victims are not part of this case so that if Jerry is found innocent, a new case can be brought against him with new charges for new victims? Rember, if he is found innocent of the current charges, he cannot be prosecuted for these crimes again, but new victims who haven't contributed to the charges would mean another case and more charges that could be persued.
My husband donates his business taxes through this program. To be clear, this program is for non-public schools and foundations. This is NOT for public schools and HSD is not even currently a part of this program. HSD is trying to finagle their way into it with a rushed application and using a foundation as a portal. This program is not for public schools that hold the taxpayers by the throat and have unilateral power to increase taxes, create new taxes, and waste the tax dollars collected. This program provides scholarships to students and families in need so that these children can attend worthwhile, private schools. This program is to help these children to get ahead and not to get caught up or to serve as low-cost/free babysitting.
What this newspaper should be doing is showcasing all the private/parochial K programs in the area and the scholarships available and the contact information for these programs. It is disgusting that a school district that squanders money and has one of the highest costs of education to the tax payer will try to get in on the money that is available to the private schools.
Ross, Marshall's, TJMaxx, Barnes & Nobles, Costco's...we already have these, some there are at least two of here.
walgreen's, are you kidding? They have an office here on the west shore and they will be here soon enough when they buy Rite Aid.
Cheesecake Factory is for fatties and is ranked as the most unhealthy restaurant chain ... We have enough issues her in SCPA as it is -be better off eating at McDonald's.
Out of all the suggestions, Trader Joes is probably most realistic.
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Green Bay - In need of some cornerback help, the Oakland Raiders reached out to the Green Bay Packers' practice squad for some help, signing cornerback Brandian Ross to their 53-man roster.
Ross was on the Packers' 53-man roster during Week 1, but when linebacker Erik Walden came back from his one-game suspension, Ross was released. After clearing waivers, Ross was signed onto the Packers' practice squad.
Ross is someone the Raiders are familiar with. General manager Reggie McKenzie was with the Packers when Ross joined the practice squad last year.
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He enjoyed the experience at Selhurst Park, but now wants to challenge Angel Rangel to be Swansea's first-choice right-back.
"I went on loan to gain experience and get some game-time so you can return and push for a spot in the team," the 22-year-old told the club's official website.
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Created: 03/01/2013 10:06 PM KSTP.com By: Scott Theisen
A 24-year-old Hastings woman has pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a pornographic work involving minors and endangerment of a child in connection with the abuse and endangerment of her daughter, the Dakota County Attorney's Office said Friday.
A judge has sentenced Amanda Lee Hughes to 180 days in jail and five years of probation.
Her husband, Mark Matthew Cortes, 24, of Hastings, is charged with one count each of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, use of a minor in a sexual performance or pornographic work and possession of a pornographic work involving minors - all of which are felonies.
Cortes and Hughes, the parents of a 5-year-old girl, lived in Cottage Grove in November 2011 and moved to Hastings in January 2012.
Cortes allegedly sexually abused his daughter and filmed the abuse, which was later distributed to others, the county attorney's office says. He also is alleged to have been in possession of the pornographic work and others involving children.
According to the county attorney's office, the crimes are alleged to have happened from Nov. 1, 2011 through Oct. 24, 2012.
After federal criminal charges were initiated against Cortes, the state charge of use of a minor in sexual performance/pornographic work was dismissed.
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Jul 06 2009
Food from the Fourth
You can't know the joy of having a once-a-year party at your house (in my case, our Fourth of July get-together) and watching guests walk through the doors of your house bearing all manner of covered dishes. You just can't know.
Well, maybe you can know. Maybe you even have known the joy. Who am I to say? Maybe you knew the joy this weekend. Maybe you knew the joy yesterday. Maybe you know the joy even more than I, in all my once-a-year lameness, know the joy. I'm sorry I even said anything to begin with.
What I'm trying to say is, I just love a good covered dish supper. Like, love. Whether it's the Fourth of July party at our house or a potluck lunch at our church, I'll take it all. And if I ever, ever have a fleeting doubt as to whether I am exactly where I belong in life, I need only gaze upon the delights of the local women—from my church, from my town, from the family—and all doubt immediately disappears.
Women around here can cook.
Pesky Tim brought over three rib loins, which is never an unwelcome sight. I'm sorry if this grosses you out.
Now, if you cut up a whole rib loin into slices, you get…ribeye steaks!
And that's exactly what we did. Man alive, is this some good eatin'.
Please keep in mind I was a vegetarian for seven years.
I like to provide as much context as possible here on The Pioneer Woman Cooks.
I also made approximately 4,000 of these, which still, in their ridiculous addictiveness, turned out not to be enough. I've decided that next year, I'm just going to make one of them. As in one jalapeno popper. Because if we wind up never having enough whether I make 4,000 or one, why should I go to all the trouble?
Oh, and I sliced and seeded the jalapenos myself, and I didn't wear gloves. By 2 p.m., my hands and fingers were throbbing off of my arms and I was crying for my mommy. Then I applied lip gloss to my previously thin and nondescript lips, and five minutes later my lips were throbbing off of my mouth and I was seriously writhing in pain. But I looked like a full-lipped hottie, so I decided to live with it.
Oh, and not really on that hottie part. I was thinking of someone named Angelina.
My sister-in-law Missy brought these delicious and beautiful marinated tomatoes.
Fresh parsley (curly is fine!) salt, pepper, thyme, vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, chopped green onions, sugar, garlic…and tomato wedges! Marinate in a Ziploc for at least four hours. Let stand at room temperature for an hour or so before serving. Delicious with beef!
Peggy, fellow church lady, showed up and brought her just unbelievably delicious potato salad, which she knows I love.
This potato salad, you might notice, is almost a clone of mine (or, as it turns out, mine is a clone of hers); I posted the recipe here last week. While the flavor of hers and mine were always almost identical (we both use mustard, green onions, sweet pickles, and hard boiled eggs) I've always loved the texture of Peg's potato salad. While comparing notes recently, she let me in on her secret: she rices the potatoes instead of dicing or mashing them. I tried ricing them the next time I made it and was an instant believer.
To the doubters: don't think of this as mashed potatoes mixed in with a bunch of potato salad ingredients. It's really not the same consistency. Mashed potatoes have butter and cream; potato salad has mayonnaise. The resulting texture of the salad is much different.
Please trust Pioneer Woman.
Okay. This is no longer funny. Edna Mae, Marlboro Man's wonderful maternal grandmother, showed up with this 9 x 13-inch dish of ridiculousness.
Wedges of cabbage, parboiled and placed in a buttered dish. Cheese sauce. Fresh, chopped jalapenos. Salt and pepper. Baked until golden and bubbly. (Recipe coming later.)
You can't know. And I almost missed out because I was too busy jabbering in the kitchen and forgot to go through the line and get food. I wound up scraping the pan with a little spoon and only got two measly bites.
I've gotta have some more in my life, pronto.
Another Missy Masterpiece: strawberries and blueberries tossed in a simple mixture of balsamic vinegar and sugar.
Ever tried balsamic and sugar over fruit?
Then you haven't lived.
Barbara, our accountant Gary's wife, always shows up with trays full of these sweet things.
This is the kind of thing I would do if I'd been responsible and only had one child. This, and embroidery.
Oh, how I've always wanted to embroider white linen handkerchiefs. I've only made one in my life—a small square with a floral "B" for Betsy, my sister.
She blows her snot on it every allergy season.
Back to the food.
Nothing, nothing could have prepared me for what Billie brought.
Italian Cream Cake like none other. (Recipe coming later.)
No exaggeration: best Italian Cream Cake I've ever put in my mouth, and the only setting in the world in which I will consume coconut. I even had a piece for breakfast Sunday morning because Billie was generous enough to leave the leftovers at my house.
And okay, fine. I hid it in the pantry while she was still here Saturday night. She looked and looked for her Tupperware cake transporter, couldn't find it, and finally had to get home before it got late.
I had to make up for not getting any cabbage.
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anita On Monday, July 6 at 6:11 am
everything looks so yummy! I would like a piece of the cake for breakfast right now!
Vikki On Monday, July 6 at 6:14 am
Wow…that all looks so good. Missy's berries in balsalmic sound great!
margie On Monday, July 6 at 6:14 am
now this looks delicious.
margie On Monday, July 6 at 6:15 am
delicious. really looks like a fabulous spread.
AJ On Monday, July 6 at 6:16 am
wish I could have been there! Y-U-M!!!
Mary On Monday, July 6 at 6:17 am
To ease the pain from jalapenos: soak your fingers in milk, or wipe milk over the affected area.
Amanda On Monday, July 6 at 6:17 am
YUMMY! Can't wait for recipes!
Karen Fe On Monday, July 6 at 6:17 am
Don't forget the vodka I see in the background. ; )
It all looks so delicious.
Marleen On Monday, July 6 at 6:18 am
WOW, that cake looks yummy! Looks like you guys definately didn't go hungry! :o)!
Karen Fe On Monday, July 6 at 6:18 am
Oh, and the raw meat is totally GROSS. I can make meatloaf without ever touching the meat. It's a skill.
dina On Monday, July 6 at 6:21 am
seriously that cake looks incredible. i am drooling over here!!
Lisa M On Monday, July 6 at 6:23 am
That all looks so good. Semi-long time lurker, first time commenter. The meat looks yummy, I know what it will turn out to be. Nummy-licious! That cake looks amazing too, I must see the recipe. Making blackberry cobbler and possibly the ice cream later. Thanks so much for SO many wonderful recipes.
FLWendy On Monday, July 6 at 6:23 am
::Raising my hand high for Cream Cake recipe!:: Yum! Looks like you had a great turn out. If you ever invite out of state guests, sign me up. I'll make sure to bring something "blogworthy".
Laurie in MInne*NO SNOW*ta On Monday, July 6 at 6:25 am
I seriously wish I 1)was related to you 2) was your next door neighbor 3)went to your church 4)was your BFF or 5)was something to you so I could be invited to this wonderful party!! I would bring my famous Broccoli casserole…or veggie pizza (a flag for the Fourth)…my bleu cheese potato salad…or ALL of them!!
Looks like oyu had a blast, can't wait for more pics!
Pat On Monday, July 6 at 6:26 am
All that food looks wonderful! Looking forward to recipes!
Laurie in MInne*NO SNOW*ta On Monday, July 6 at 6:26 am
Oh…and I loveeeeeeeeeeeee rib eye steaks!
Gourmet Goddess On Monday, July 6 at 6:26 am
Happy belated 4th , looks like a wonderful culinary spread was enjoyed by all . Guaranteed cure for pepper burn is to soak affected area in "ink" , because the carbon in the ink neutralises the acid of the peppers – it is instant relief guaranteed !!! Keep up the great blog – you are so funny !!
Kelly Shannon On Monday, July 6 at 6:27 am
OK. I am so waiting for those recipes.
No fair to post photos without them!
Becky from Canada On Monday, July 6 at 6:31 am
Wow I can't wait for the recipes. Sounds like you had a great time! I miss The 4th of July BBQ's…*sniff sniff*
Amy On Monday, July 6 at 6:31 am
this post should be against the law.
Penny Wolf On Monday, July 6 at 6:33 am
Great looking party! I made "Bacon Explosion" for ours.
Google that recipe when you want a break from the beef.
It's an impressive presentation and reminds me of a lawn chair but tastes yummy!!!
miss lola On Monday, July 6 at 6:34 am
that cake looks beyond wonderful!!
Caroline in Tennessee On Monday, July 6 at 6:38 am
Can't wait for the cabbage recipe! That looks delicious!
suezee On Monday, July 6 at 6:41 am
I love the bottle of vodka in the background……………
Marcia On Monday, July 6 at 6:43 am
You never fail to make me smile.
Ironically, now I have to go out and work our cattle – so I needed something to sustain me!
Thank you Ree
KellyinVA On Monday, July 6 at 6:43 am
Italian cream cake really is amazing!!!
Melody C On Monday, July 6 at 6:43 am
My 4th menu…chicken wings at a restaurant after my husband worked all day. Big Sad Face!!! Maybe next year I can host a fun party!
Amber On Monday, July 6 at 6:45 am
I am drooling over tha Italian Cream Cake recipe already – please don't hold out on us with that. Please.
Indigo On Monday, July 6 at 6:45 am
That cake looks like insanity. I need that in my life! I totally condone your cake-stealing in this situation.
Jaynie On Monday, July 6 at 6:47 am
I made the Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Thingies for the 4th. You should put a warning on them about what happens if you go crazy and eat way to many. But it was worth it.
Buckeroomama On Monday, July 6 at 6:49 am
Just look at all the food! I've never been as interested in food and its preparation as when I discovered your site. Truly, truly. Thanks for sharing.
Joycee On Monday, July 6 at 6:54 am
I bought a ricer last week because I DO trust you! Made the potato salad and you are so right. The texture and the sweet pickles…the chunks of hardboiled egg. It all makes for a delicious potato salad. Even my "I don't really like potato salad" Husband loved it.
Lori On Monday, July 6 at 6:56 am
could we please see a demo of your accountant's wife making her cookies? tell her Lori asked…
Meg H. On Monday, July 6 at 6:59 am
I made your corn pudding for our 4th of July feast – what a hit!! My 6 year old daughter asked if she could make it next time since she loved it so much. To me, that's a huge endorsement. As my husband said, "This is a keeper." Thanks, thanks, thanks!
mosheep/Denise On Monday, July 6 at 6:59 am
Everything looks so fantastic.
Your blackberry icecream was delicious.
jill On Monday, July 6 at 7:00 am
oh Ree………………..that all looks so wonderful! Got any more???? I can't wait for those recipes! The meat looked fabulous. We grilled rib eye steaks for our birthday celebrations yesterday.
Even my brother from Nevada showed up.
WhiteStone On Monday, July 6 at 7:01 am
There should be a law that if blogs show photos (especially multiple photos) of delicious looking food, the recipe should be included therein. Right there. Right now! No promises of "later""! However, since there is no such law, we (myself included) will wait patiently for recipes to appear! In the meantime I'll check out the balsamic vinegar, sugar and fruit. That will keep my taste buds satisfied until further recipes are forthcoming. I think. Either that or oatmeal. It's 7:00 am and I need breakfast!
Gee On Monday, July 6 at 7:04 am
Ha Ha! Really cute food summary of the evening! You've definitely got some cookin' women out there (and MM on the grill!), with Edna Mae's cabbage dish being particularly notable! Thanks for all the deee—licious ideas!
judith On Monday, July 6 at 7:05 am
Looks delightful! I made your fourth of July cake from last year and took it to work. Got 3 marriage proposals! LOL. Never mind that I am happily married.
Sally On Monday, July 6 at 7:07 am
I made my version of your potato salad. There are a couple of minor differences ingredient-wise, such as sweet onion instead of green onion and my recipe includes a bit of sugar and apple cider vinegar. But I peeled the potatoes before cooking them and then riced about 1/3 of them, cutting the rest into bite-sized pieces. Oh. My. Goodness.
For some reason this summer my potato salad has been better than usual. But this one was outstanding!
Oh, and I used Miracle Whip. It might be a midwestern/Great Lakes area thing, but it's always better with Miracle Whip!
Leah On Monday, July 6 at 7:08 am
It was pouring rain on my husband's family's ranch in OK but it was alright because we had Pastor Ryan's monkey bread, your sundried tomato pasta, cowboy nachos, and spreads to fill our bellies! yum!
Helen McCain On Monday, July 6 at 7:09 am
wow! That looks wonderful! Will be looking forward to the recipies.
Cassie On Monday, July 6 at 7:12 am
It all looks so good! I made a similar fruit salad, but instead of sugar I used honey with the balsamic vinegar. I also added some pears. It is yummy!
Emma On Monday, July 6 at 7:12 am
That looks like the kind of party where I wear a bathing suit and a big baggy cover up and pretend it's because I'm going swimming but it's really so my less-constricted stomach has more room for food!
StephanieSays On Monday, July 6 at 7:15 am
We had a rainy RAINY fourth of July – we grilled and ate well, but nothing like this!
Good thing is, my sons and my husbands birthdays are this weekend – a perfect excuse for trying some of these out.
— Do you think 4000 jalepeno poppers will be enough for my family of 5?
jaz On Monday, July 6 at 7:16 am
been there done that with the jalapenos. i assume you know that dairy negates the burn? picture me on my knees on my kitchen floor pouring heavy cream in my eye. yup! hopefully that is a one time mistake!
Sharon Elkins On Monday, July 6 at 7:16 am
I saw the Absolute Vodka bottle in the background, so fun was had by all.
Linnet On Monday, July 6 at 7:18 am
Wow, now that looks like it was an awesome party with great food.
Martha Sue On Monday, July 6 at 7:18 am
EAT! On Monday, July 6 at 7:20 am
One of my favorite types of party is a covered dish party. This is the type of party I grew up on albeit a block party, picnic, barbecue, or first communion celebration in a church basement.
What a great 4th of July block party I was invited to — steamed clams, pasta with broccoli and spicy sausage, potato salad, macaroni salad, hotdogs, hamburgers, and too many desserts to name.
You know a great party when the desserts outnumber the entrees.
Meghann On Monday, July 6 at 7:21 am
Looks like one fantastic feast!
Katherine On Monday, July 6 at 7:22 am
Oh, MOOOOOOOOOOOO! Can't wait for the recipes!
Anne On Monday, July 6 at 7:23 am
Wow! Everything looks so great…………AND delicious. Looking forward to the recipes!!
Kathryn Conant On Monday, July 6 at 7:24 am
Hi, Ree. I just wanted you to know that I made your pasta salad with sundried tomatoes and calamata olives, and the strawberry shortcake cake for the 4th. Both were delicious. Can't wait for the above recipes. Take care. K (aka Mad Beach Maven)
Bobosaur Wrangler On Monday, July 6 at 7:29 am
Oh my!! I can't wait for that Italian cream cake recipe, ooooh that's going to be a yummy one! This is a great Monday morning pick-me-up, nothing I'd rather be looking at than pictures of delicious food (other than cowboys and prairie scenery and stuff)
Jo F. On Monday, July 6 at 7:30 am
Looking forward to the recipes but especially the one for cabbage; I have four cabbages ready to pick in my veggie garden!
Sarah S. On Monday, July 6 at 7:30 am
Everything looks so good!
Erin Kaplan On Monday, July 6 at 7:31 am
I made your jalepeno poppers for the 4th as well.
I touched my face, and lips and thought they were going to melt off! It also got under my nails and stayed there for a good six hours. This would be a great torture method.
Note to self: Wear gloves next time.
Katie (The Life of a Firefighter's Wife) On Monday, July 6 at 7:32 am
I love recipes that are from a friend of a friend – that's how you know it's good – it gets passed on! I can't wait.
Hokie Deb On Monday, July 6 at 7:32 am
–>What do I need to do to score an invite to your next party on the ranch?
I'll bring my appetite and two good hands to help with dishes.
Kristin On Monday, July 6 at 7:33 am
Those pictures are abuse, I tell you, ABUSE! Abuse to the pregnant woman eating cold leftover Japanese food for breakfast.
Italian Cream Cake is my favorite. I love my recipe, but can't wait to see the one you put up. Improvements can always be made!
Pattie Miller On Monday, July 6 at 7:37 am
Wow, some good eats!!! Can't wait for all the recipes.
Thanks for sharing Ree!!
Theresa On Monday, July 6 at 7:37 am
It all looks so good, especially the cake!
Jane M On Monday, July 6 at 7:41 am
The Italian Cream Cake photo with the Vodka bottle in the background is priceless! PAR-TAY!
Lee On Monday, July 6 at 7:41 am
Looks yummy (except for the beef) Sorry, I am still a vegetarian! LOL I did your pasta salad for our get together and I ADORE it! Can't wait for more recipes.
Two Barking Dogs On Monday, July 6 at 7:41 am
Could we get Edna Mae's cabbage recipe? Pretty please?
Lindie On Monday, July 6 at 7:41 am
wow, all looks great but I am waiting for the cabbage recipe!
Ashley W On Monday, July 6 at 7:43 am
It's 8:45am here in Florida & now I'm craving jalapeno poppers! Thanks Ree:)
kribss On Monday, July 6 at 7:45 am
i know what you mean- i can never make enough of my version of the jalapeno's + i definitely can not wait for the italian cake recipe. I LOVE CAKE!
PennyPue On Monday, July 6 at 7:47 am
Bwahahaha, sounds like you had a GREAT time.
Next year I think you need an event photographer. I volunteer.
Have you ever gotten one of the Church Lady cookbooks? I find those have the best recipes in them. Too bad I don't actually cook. I make up for it by eating.
tammyS On Monday, July 6 at 7:48 am
Been craving cabbage, can't wait for recipe. everything looked good.
Jami On Monday, July 6 at 7:52 am
Linda M. On Monday, July 6 at 7:54 am
I can't wait for the recipes……..I wonder how much of the Absolute is left? And maybe you should think about adding some of your cocktail recipes to your posts? Having been a bartender for 30 yrs. I can spot a bottle of Absolute at 50 paces…………does anyone drink Kettle One out there?
Dandy On Monday, July 6 at 7:54 am
I love anything with mayonaise, or cheese, or cake…..
Karen On Monday, July 6 at 7:55 am
sounds like you had a big party and lots of yummy food. I would love the Italian Cream Cake recipe.
Geneva Bear On Monday, July 6 at 7:56 am
Fun times were had by all! btw, i know why you 'forgot' to go through the food line, because you were busy handling things in the kitchen so everything would go smoothly and your guests would have a good time. you're a gem and your family and friends are lucky!
Kristen On Monday, July 6 at 7:58 am
How do you "rice" potatoes?
Melody Wagner On Monday, July 6 at 7:59 am
Jeanette On Monday, July 6 at 8:01 am
All that food looks amazing! I made the flag cake from your recipe collection. It was a huge hit. Glad I went for it!!
Mandy in OKC On Monday, July 6 at 8:01 am
So I had our Sunday Scool class over for the 4th.. we had an inflatable waterslide, citronella lanterns decoratively burning, burgers on the grill, flags waving, homemade ice cream and many more yummy treats….and theeeeen the huge storm blew in…and I mean BLEW in, along with torrential rains and lightning…gotta love living in OOOOke-la-homa. Lights flickered and I hastily ran around gathering lanterns and reassuring guestas our shelter was big enough for everyone….then it blew over and we resumed all activities. Phew…that was a close one. I was having nightmares of a dark house full of guests and screaming babies. Glad your 4th was great!
onepianomom On Monday, July 6 at 8:08 am
Nancy Hood On Monday, July 6 at 8:12 am
I really, really, really want to try that cabbage dish!!!
Gail S On Monday, July 6 at 8:13 am
WOW, everything looks so good. If I had cake like that I'd have it for breakfast too.
Pam G On Monday, July 6 at 8:15 am
Everything looks yummy! I can't wait for the recipes. You have to get the recipe (and tutorial) for the cookies!!!
Courtney On Monday, July 6 at 8:15 am
Everything looks delicious!! I can't wait for recipes!
Nicoleigh On Monday, July 6 at 8:16 am
What a way to start a Monday morning in the office…..wanting to leave to go make some food!
Jensamom On Monday, July 6 at 8:16 am
Oh my!
carson On Monday, July 6 at 8:17 am
I took your Sundried Tomato Pasta Salad to a bbq on Saturday … well, not your salad, but the salad I made from your recipe. Nobody took a picture of it, but they sure did scarf it all up! That recipe will be on my top ten hit parade forever. Thanks!
Robyn On Monday, July 6 at 8:17 am
So yummy! (I made the jalapeno thingies for super bowl this year, and they were amazing with a cold beer.) My mom always makes an Italian cream cake when she gets a chance and boy are they rich! Looks like you had a fun fourth. Can't imagine what all of those ribeye steaks would've cost at the butcher shop.
Tracy (Oklahoma) On Monday, July 6 at 8:19 am
That Italian Cream Cake looks delicious! (I have the same Tupperware cake transporter that I use every 4th. I put in the deviled egg tier and store 24 deviled eggs in it and seal it up with the cover. Keeps my 18 year old daughter off of my back for the smell of the deviled eggs. She hates that smell but, oh, those deviled eggs are fresh and wonderful!)
Jeanette Mc. On Monday, July 6 at 8:20 am
Oh my, I cannot wait for these new recipes!
Kathy Stephenson On Monday, July 6 at 8:21 am
The best part?……the generosity of sharing the delicious recipes!
Marie On Monday, July 6 at 8:21 am
Yum! I'm a fruit and veggie fan. Were the tomatoes eaten as a dish on their own, like a salad, or added to something else? They look soooo good. And, the cabbage dish sounds wonderful. By the by, coconut as part of a italian cream cake counts as a fruit serving. At least that is what I tell myself.
Thanks for posting the pics and the story behind your 4th of July get-together.
rere On Monday, July 6 at 8:21 am
you have made me so hungry after viewing those delicious dishes. can't wait for the recipes, especially the cabbage dish. thanks for sharing your celebration with us.
sharonw05 On Monday, July 6 at 8:23 am
Everything looks yummy! I am looking forward to the recipes–And I also want to know how Barbara makes those cookies! They are adorable!
Will we see pictures of the fireworks, too?
Anne On Monday, July 6 at 8:24 am
I just loved these food photos. They looked like real food from real people. Not a food stylist in sight! And they made me hungry, especially those steaks, tomatoes and berries! (Not so sure about that potato salad with the potatoes all mushed up.)
Heather O. On Monday, July 6 at 8:27 am
MMMMMMM. Now I'm starving!
I love the bottle of Absolute behind the Italian Cream Cake. LOL My kind of party!!!
Lori B, London, Ontario On Monday, July 6 at 8:28 am
WOW! It's always about the food at my house too! Your guests brought a great selection of food. YUMMO
I made your salsa on Friday night and my family went nuts over it. I hid about a cup of it and added avacadoes to it on Saturday, again, they went crazy for it, even my oldest who doesn't like guac.
If you love cake have I got a recipe for you!
Jennifer On Monday, July 6 at 8:30 am
I can't wait for the cream cake recipe! I've got a few special events coming up, and would love to try something new! The cabbage dish sounds amazing too!
Lee @ foodie plus 4 On Monday, July 6 at 8:30 am
I'll be waiting for that Italian Cream Cake recipe. Looks incredible.


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Watch It Wednesday!
admin November 23rd, 2011
I barely have words for this video. The lyrics are odd I think, but the music is so soothing and rather mesmerizing, but the video is what wows me every. single. time.
So Happy Thanksgiving Eve to you in the States that are mostly United, and a wonderful evening, afternoon, or morning to those in other parts of our spinning planet….check out my Oh Thank Cuteness! piece at Generation Q tomorrow if you get a chance…I think it may be our Friday post too because we expect peeps will be so busy tomorrow and Friday, they'd have a chance to catch it that way.


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MINI Releases Full JCW World Championship 50 Specifications
Sections: 50th Anniversary, JCW WC50 May 25th, 2009 32 Comments
MINI UK has released some details around the WC50 while at MINI United that bring the details of this car into greater focus. As we've reported MINI will be building 250 of these special JCWs worldwide with 100 going to the UK. US availability is still up in the air.
The options list is strictly set as each car will be identical when leaving the factory. Once out of the confines of the Oxford plant MINI will fit the aero kit and other accessories before shipping them out to dealers.
Technically this is identical to the stock JCW (even down to the stock suspension) which is sure to dissapoint hardcore JCW fans. However this is a very special car that will likely be the most limited MINI produced to date. continued →