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The first point that I should make about this book is about its audience. Though published in the series of London Mathematical Society Student Texts, Elements of the Representation Theory of Associative Algebras is by no means geared toward advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate students. In fact, its authors explain at the very beginning that it is mainly aimed at the graduate student beginning research in representation theory. This should be interpreted not as a word of discouragement, but rather as an indication that the reader should have a substantial background in graduate level algebra. Moreover, looking at the contents of the book, one immediately notices that some previous exposure to basic category theory and homological algebra would be necessary for a comfortable ride. Quite a few facts and basic results about categories, functors and general homological algebra can be found in the detailed appendix, and the first chapter is on algebras and modules. However a reader who has never been exposed to this material will have a very difficult time surviving most of the text.
Having said that, I would very heartily recommend this text to anyone wishing to learn about representation theory of associative algebras. As long as the reader has the prerequisite algebra background and the motivation to read a tome of this size (over 400 pages of pure mathematical prose!), this book will prove a most welcoming introduction to the theory.
The material here is in textbook form for the first time and what a delight it is to read! Through the words of the authors, the expansive and ever-growing literature in the field is transformed into a great textbook which finally makes this beautiful subject accessible to beginners. I, for one, would have benefited immensely if this book had been published during my graduate school years. Even though much (if not all) of its content is well-known by active researchers in the field, it is rather difficult for a fresh graduate student to access all this information by going through the original research papers in a reasonable period of time. There are plenty of well-chosen examples and exercises throughout the text, making it even more suitable to the classroom or for self-study.
This text will be a welcome addition to mathematical libraries, private or institutional, and not only as a textbook for graduate students who wish to specialize in representation theory. Ideas and techniques of representation theory have proved relevant to developments in many different fields. Now those who were not trained as representation theorists, (but of course only those who have the algebraic prerequisites), will find in this book a very efficient way to introduce themselves to this vital mathematical theory. In fact even before I got my hands on my copy of the text, I had already met mathematicians working in different fields who had been studying it and applying ideas found there to their fields to get novel results.
After the introductory chapter on algebras and modules, the book has eight other chapters, and these all have very distinct flavors. In a book written by three authors I was very happy to find no glaring marks of this collaboration; the voices of the authors seems to have blended very well into one another and the book reads very smoothly. The variance in flavors is due mainly to the nature of the subject under study. The representation theory of associative algebras is basically the study of modules of algebras. However there have been many independent directions that researchers in the field have followed. The last few decades have seen incredible advances in many of these directions, but, most interestingly, the various approaches of different schools have finally been woven into a tapestry of mathematics at its peak of elegance. This book tells this story as it should be told.
In Chapter 2 the authors first introduce then study in detail the theory of quivers, or directed graphs, as a tool for describing and understanding associative algebras and their representations. This part of the theory is relatively basic and a reader with a solid graduate algebra course under his belt will travel problem-free through the terrain. In Chapter 3, the ideas developed are put into use in a deeper study of modules. Then, in Chapter 4, come the heavy artilleries of irreducible morphisms and almost-split sequences. Here, exposure to some basic homological algebra will suffice for a superficial understanding of the material, but a reader without a solid background will have some difficulty following everything. Chapter 5 is easier to follow; the ideas developed earlier are applied in this chapter to take the reader through a tour of Nakayama algebras, perhaps one of the best understood classes of algebras.
Chapter 6 is again theory-heavy; it introduces the very powerful techniques of tilting theory. This is, in its core, a generalization of Morita theory, in that one attempts to study module categories of algebras through the study of other algebras which are not really equivalent but somewhat simpler. Chapter 7 introduces yet another important tool of the theory of representations of associative algebras, integral quadratic forms. However this is not the single purpose of this chapter. It in fact is quite climactic, because it provides a full description of representation finite hereditary algebras via the use of all the earlier tools developed in the text. The beautiful theorem of Gabriel is also proved here. And so one can very comfortably stop reading at this point, with a satisfied mind. For those who are hungry for more, there are two more chapters, on tilted algebras and directive modules and postprojective components, respectively. These latter chapters are somewhat more technical, but also much closer to the forefront of current research in the field.
The book under review is the first volume of a two volume set, and the authors promise much more in the second volume. However the first volume by itself gives its reader a lot to chew on, and is clearly valuable enough to stand on its own.
Gizem Karaali is assistant professor of mathematics at Pomona College.
0. Introduction; 1. Algebras and modules; 2. Quivers and algebras; 3. Representations and modules; 4. Auslander-Reiten theory; 5. Nakayama algebras and representation-finite group algebras; 6. Tilting theory; 7. Representation-finite hereditary algebras; 8. Tilted algebras; 9. Directing modules and postprojective components; A. Appendix. Categories functors and homology.

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SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. -- The University of New Hampshire football team may have lost its Atlantic 10 matchup on Saturday vs. the University of Rhode Island (55-40) at Meade Stadium, but it was not due to a lack of effort on the part of junior quarterback Mike Granieri (Linwood, N.J.).
In one of the highest scoring games ever at UNH (95 total points scored and 1,125 total offensive yards by the two teams combined), Granieri tied the school record of six touchdowns at UNH, running for three and passing for three others. The previous mark at UNH was six touchdowns by Cy Wentworth vs. Lowell Tech. back in 1923. Granieri also broke the UNH record for total offense in a game with a combined total for rushing and passing yards of 466. The previous record was held by Ryan Day, who had 460 vs. Delaware on Oct. 6, 2001.
Granieri scored on TD runs of 4, 26 and 61 yards and passed for TDs of 27, 56, and 11 yards. His rushing yardage of 130 yards on 18 carries was a career-high, as was his passing yardage of 336 yards (37-24-1).
UNH's offense was explosive, producing 243 rushing yards and 336 passing yards for a grand total of 579 total net yards on the afternoon.
Jayson Davis rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown to lead the home team. Rhode Island (1-2, 1-1) took the lead for good on a Luther Green 11-yard touchdown run with 4:08 remaining in the first quarter and led by as many as 28 in the third quarter.
New Hampshire (1-3, 0-2) cut the lead to 55-40 with two touchdowns late in the fourth quarter.
The Rams, who came into the game with the third-best rushing team in Division I-AA, gained 416 yards on the ground. Davis completed 4-of-6 passes for 104 yards and a touchdown.
Rhode Island's Wendall Williams caught two touchdown passes for 24 and 49 yards. Jason Ham rushed for 112 yards on 22 carries.
UNH got tremendous production from its two true freshman wide receivers. David Ball caught five passes for 88 yards and Aaron Brown pulled down three passes for 79 yards, one a 56-yard connection for a touchdown.
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While starring in The Tourist, Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp get to make steamy hot love, but in real life Depp is basically one coffee date away from comparing diaper bags with her. Gushes Johnny about La Jolie,"We just got on instantly. We got on very well and within minutes, we were sitting there yakking about our kids, you know?" We totes know, dude! We wish we were eating croissants and taking about teething rings with Angelina right this instant!
Depp also said his offspring had the honor of hanging out with one of Jolie and Brad Pitt's golden children…the cool one. "Not a full on event, but we did have Angie's boy, Angie and Brad's boy, Pax, came over and he and my boy, Jack, played some video games one night, which was really sweet,"Johnny swooned. That really does sound heart-breakingly adorable. We bet there was eyeliner running down somebody's face that night. Maybe even Angelina's!


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I'll take quad core but don't really care about LTE, as I'm with Sprint (who doesn't have LTE) and am not interested in paying for a second data plan. A WiFi only model works just fine for me. All the places I frequent between work, home, restaurants, and malls, have WiFi. The Retina display would be nice too.
Apple iPad 3 announcement event rumored for first week of March
Apple will announce the iPad 3 in the first week of March according to All Things D, which has a superb track record when it comes to the timing of Apple events. Apple typically holds these types of events on a Tuesday or Wednesday, making March 6 or 7 likely targets. Apple iPad launches have so far been on Fridays, so possibilities include March 16 and 23.
Sources say the company has chosen the first week in March to debut the successor to the iPad 2 and will do so at one of its trademark special events. The event will be held in San Francisco, presumably at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Apple's preferred location for big announcements like these. No word yet on a street date for the iPad 3 (assuming that's what it's called), though my guess is retail availability will follow roughly the same schedule as that of the iPad 2: available for purchase a week or so after the event.
The iPad 3 is widely expected to have a similar form factor to the currently available iPad 2. The main differences are thought to be on the inside with a faster processor, improved graphics performance and the much sought after Retina display. That would give the iPad 3 a screen resolution of 2048 x 1536 at 9.7-inches.
Features like a quad-core processor and LTE networking have been the subject of conflicting rumors.
Come event day, what are you hoping to see?
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LTE would be great but not if battery life is affected. LTE with the battery life of the iPad2. LTE with battery life of a current LTE phone and I'll pass...
A rear camera to match that of the 4S would also be on my list.
Its not so much the hardware that I'm into, although the more power the better, but what Apple will do on the content front, I'm hoping it will make a big deal out of games this time round, to challenge the PS Vita and other consoles, it has to do something with all those gaming execs it hired.
My only fear is that they will have a lower priced iPad 3 w/o retina and a higher priced version with making the new high res model $200 or something more than the current models. It would stink if i had to replace my $699 64GB with a $999 64GB.
Retina display, gig of ram and a faster processor. Hoping for LTE on next gen iPhone and still able to tether via wifi
Retina display is the main one for me, faster processor is pretty much a given IMO. More ram would be good and I would really like to see a 128gig model offered. Not because I need 128gigs, but because I would like to see the 32gig go down in price. My feeling is that apple will wait and put LTE on the next iPhone before they put it on the iPad.
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Another Democrat in the White House could spell disaster
Consider the following:
1) 50 percent of the people in this country pay NO taxes.
2) Over 50 million people receive food stamps; the number was 27 million when Obama took office.
3) 12 million people are on government disability.
4) Benghazi, the IRS, the NSA, the DOJ, Eric Holder, Fast and Furious, immigration, etc.
I could go on and on, but what do you think is in store for this country with three more years of Obama, and then four years of Hillary Clinton?
Disaster, with a capital D. These two fools don't have a clue about anything pertaining to what is good for our nation.
Jim Allen
Delegates' trip to North Dakota seems like overkill
Just wondering why it will take EIGHTEEN delegates to travel to North Dakota to learn about a permanent natural gas severance tax fund.
Couldn't two or three or even one person get this information? Or even better, with all the technology we have available today (conference calls, Internet, video calls, etc.), why does someone have to go at all?
Lois Merritt
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December 8, 2014
In June this year five mathematicians turned into millionaires when they were awarded the Breakthrough Prize set up by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and internet entrepreneur Yuri Milner. Simon Donaldson, Maxim Kontsevich, Jacob Lurie, Terry Tao and Richard Taylor each received £1.8m. That's more than the £930,000 that's awarded for the Nobel prize and should make up for the fact neither of the five is likely to ever to receive a Nobel: there isn't one for mathematics.
Back in November the five winners gave a lectures at the Breakthrough Prize Symposium, which have been filmed for you to watch. We especially recommend Terence Tao's talk on collaboration in maths (mathematicians seem to be getting more sociable):
Richard Taylor's talk about some beautiful number theory (does get a little technical later but starts very accessibly):
And Jacob Lurie's talk on analogy and abstractions in maths, involving some impossible shapes:
Simon Donaldson and Maxim Kontsevich's talks are a little more technical, but still worth a look if you're a bit more advanced in maths. Just click on the links!
December 8, 2014
Time travel anyone? Human-eating aliens? Exploding Suns? If that sounds good to you, then Keith Mansfield's series of three Johnny Mackintosh books is what you need. And it doesn't matter how old you are. The hero of the books is thirteen-year-old Johnny Mackintosh, who is busy with football and school work when he picks up signals from extraterrestrials and is catapulted into an adventure that culminates in a mission to save the Earth. Which means that those books are great for anyone aged from about 10 upwards with a taste for adventure and sic-fi — and an interest in mind-bending concepts from real science, which are woven into the plot from the start.
Maths and science related books for children that are fun as well us instructive are rare, so we'd like to mention another couple that have gone down very well with our own offspring. Richard Schwartz's Really big numbers and You can count on monsters are beautifully illustrated books that give kids from around 6 to 8 and intuitive understanding of our number system and prime numbers (respectively). So there's no excuse not to give some maths to your younger friends and family this Christmas!
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December 7, 2014
What's your favourite number? If it's 7 then you're not alone. Alex Bellos, one of our favourite maths authors, conducted a survey this year to find the world's favourite number. After polling more than 30,000 people from around the world, he found that the winner was ... 7!
To find out more about the poll, see favouritenumber.net or read Alex's book Alex through the looking glass. We also highly recommend Alex's adventures in number land.
Happy reading!
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December 6, 2014
The square root of half the number of a swarm of bees is gone to a shrub of jasmine; and so are eight-ninth of the whole swarm: a female is buzzing to one remaining male that is humming within a lotus flower in which he is confined, having been allured to it by its fragrance at night. Say, lovely woman, the number of bees.
If only all maths questions could be that poetic! We haven't made this one up, rather it comes from the twelfth-century book Lilavati ("The beautiful"), written by the Indian mathematician Bhaskara. According to legend, Bhaskara had a beautiful daughter whose horoscope predicted she was to remain unmarried and childless. Not wanting to do without grandchildren, Bhaskara decided to defy destiny and built a water clock to determine an "auspicious moment" at which his daughter was to get married. But the girl couldn't resist a peak at the clock — a pearl from her dress fell into it and clogged up the hole, so the auspicious moment could never come. To console her, Bhaskara wrote her a maths book (lucky girl!) and named it after her: Lilavati. It's a beautiful book which would make a great present for anyone who likes maths and history.
We came across Lilavati while writing our book Numericon, and it wasn't the only historical marvel we found. Other highlights were John Napier's 1614 book The description of the wonderful canon of logarithms and Claude Shannon's revolutionary 1948 paper A mathematical theory of communication, which laid the foundations for computers as we know them. Happy reading!
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December 5, 2014
We can't really remember the last Christmas because this time last year we were very busy writing our book Numericon: A journey through the hidden lives of numbers. The book is a trip through the world of maths via the familiar stepping stones of numbers. If you like what you read on Plus then maybe you would also like Numericon — and thanks to the good people at Quercus, it does look very pretty too!
To get a taste of the kind of stories that are in the book, have a look at these Plus articles:
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December 4, 2014
You know the scene… You're all tired and emotional from overindulging at Christmas lunch. It's still two hours til the Doctor Who Christmas special so you decide to play a game to while away the time. How would you like to ensure that you always beat your sister and annoying cousin Geoffrey? Dear readers, we present to you the Grime dice invented by our enigmatic friend James Grime.
These dice are special because although the green die is likely to beat the red die, the red to beat the yellow, the yellow to beat the blue and the blue to beat the purple, the purple die has its chance to shine in the Sun and tends to beat the green! If this sounds confusing, it works in a similar way to the familiar game rock-paper-scissors, or the slightly less well-known rock-paper-scissors-lizard-spock.This is because both games are non-transitive. You can read all about them in James' lovely article or watch his explanation below.
You can find out more about non-transitive games in the Plus articles Winning odds and Let 'em roll.
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invisibleSHIELD-maker ZAGG to release Bluetooth iPad keyboard
Zagg is probably best known for its popular line of InvisibleSHIELD protective covers for mobile devices. However today, the company passed an interesting Bluetooth keyboard/case through the FCC, adding to its growing line of mobile device accessories.
The Zagg Bluetooth keyboard works as both a keyboard and a case. When not in use, the iPad can be inserted on top of the keyboard, screen side down, to protect the device.
To use the keyboard, you simply insert the iPad into the slot on top of the keyboard. The iPad is held in place by a hinge that locks the device in place either vertically or horizontally.
We've seen a number of Bluetooth keyboards for the iPad pass through the FCC in recent weeks. Zagg does take a different approach with their keyboard – it'll be interesting to see it in action.


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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has completed an assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards in the People's Republic of China (China). Among its major findings were:
The report was released on 20 August 2007. A summary of the major findings of the report was released on 5 July 2007. China is the fourteenth country to be examined in the FATF's third series of mutual evaluations of its members.
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For years, the building just across the parking lot from CityBeat's office in North Park was home to a sleepy old Christian bookstore. Not anymore. Now it's where Mike Hess Brewing has a tasting room, and it's really activated the block. The block will really be bumpin' from noon to 5 p.m.Saturday, July 19, when the brewery takes over Grim Street—between University Avenue and North Park Way—for the Mike Hess Brewing Anniversary Street Party. While the tasting room has been open for less than two years, the brewery's been in business now for four years, and Hess will celebrate the milestone with a shindig featuring its own great beer plus beer from 11 other San Diego brewers; food from Coin-Op, Crazee Burger, O'Brien's Pub, Sicilian Pizza Thing, Smoke House Kings, Toronado, URBN and Waypoint Public; and a couple of live bands. A $40 ticket gets unlimited beer samples and four food samples starting at 12:30 p.m. A $55 ticket gets the same plus access to a VIP party inside the tasting room—where folks can taste Hess' Grazias beer "dosed" 10 different ways by other local brewers—from noon to 1:30 p.m.
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Audience participation at the symphony tends to be kept to a minimum. The conductor isn't likely to take requests, the audience doesn't hoist iPhones in the air and the lead oboe player is probably not going to crowd surf. But with the new Your Song, Your Story initiative, the San Diego Symphony is engaging audiences in a new and unusual way. Participants were asked to submit videos of music, stories or choreographed dance, and of the more than 300 submissions, 18 were chosen to be performed by the symphony, led by Bill Conti, in a series of free concerts. The first took place on July 9, but there are three more scheduled, at which attendees can enjoy music as well as food and family activities. The next two concerts—both free admission—are Tuesday, July 15. There's one at 11:30 a.m. at the Joan Kroc Theatre in Rolando (6611 University Ave.), and an evening concert a 6:30 p.m. at Embarcadero Marina Park South.
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The best museum exhibitions are the ones that include creative programming, bringing in speakers, films and events that help add meaning to the works on display. A great example of this sort of creative programming takes place at the San Diego Museum of Man in Balboa Park on Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20. As part of Empowering Women, on view through Aug. 1, Folk Art Market will feature goods for sale like silk and felt rugs made in Kyrgyzstan, traditional Oaxacan jewelry, linotype prints from Kung and Ju/'Oansi Bushmen and handwoven baskets, wall hangings and jewelry from Rwanda. In all, artisans from 10 countries will be represented at the market, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Free with museum admission.
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Portrait Photography. An overview of a classic three-point lighting setup used in portrait photography.
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Hi Ed,
I really like your tutorials, I was wondering what app your using for the 3D animations?
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Great your tutorials, the short videos are excellent for getting an understanding of lighting set ups.


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Yesterday, famed Apple parts leaker Sonny Dickson posted new videos on YouTube showing what is an alleged 4.7-inch iPhone 6 front cover made out of Sapphire.
If you didn't know, Sapphire is already used in the iPhone 5s camera cover and the Touch ID button. It is known to be very strong, hard to break, scratch and also expensive to make. However, if Apple does plan to use a Sapphire front cover on the iPhone 6, it'll be pretty much un-scratchable. As shown in the videos below, Sonny tries to bend the cover and YouTuber Marques Brownlee does a scratch test to see if withstands bad ones.
In the first video, Sonny Dickson compares the iPhone 6 front cover with that of the iPhone 5s. We've seen front cover comparisons before, but this one is made from Sapphire. As of now, Apple uses Gorilla Glass on the iPhone. Check out the video below:
The following video shows the Sapphire front cover being bent by hand. This isn't an approved test and we cannot say how much force is being used or if the glass is really super strong as it's claimed to be. Check it below:
Next up, MKBHD's video also compares the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 Sapphire glass to an iPhone 5s. He also performs a scratch to test the covers durability, which as you'll see in the video, is much better than Gorilla Glass.
Sapphire is a very high quality material compared to Gorilla Glass and is also super thin. He also notes that the cover is indeed super strong and he wasn't able to break it with all his force. Check out the full video to see what I mean:
So yeah, pretty strong and super scratch proof cover there. If Apple does use Sapphire and it kind of looks like they might, then the iPhone 6 will pretty much have a un-scratchable and indestructible front.
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Academic Excellence. Philanthropy. Leadership. Sisterhood.
The Theta Phi Sorority was founded at UBC Okanagan in 2008 by Victoria Mackenzie and Lindsay Amantea. We are the only general sorority on UBC's Okanagan campus. Theta Phi promotes diversity with women from all different backgrounds studying a wide variety of subjects. We work hard to live by our four pillars of Academic Excellence, Philanthropy, Leadership, and Sisterhood to enhance the university experience for both ourselves and the community. In Theta Phi, we create sisterly bonds that last for life.
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HARWICH, Mass. -- Sarah Hourihan (Lynnfield, Mass.) scored two goals and assisted on another to lead the University of New Hampshire women's soccer team to Sunday afternoon's 3-0 victory against Lafayette College in the final day of action in the 2005 ECAC Women's Soccer Classic at Cape Cod Technical High School.
UNH improved to 3-2-0 overall while Lafayette fell to 1-2-1.
UNH junior goalkeeper Julie Randall (East Longmeadow, Mass.), who had a shutout streak of 252 minutes, 20 seconds come to an end in the tournament's first-round matchup vs. Fordham University, recorded four saves for her third shutout of the season.
The game was scoreless for nearly 30 minutes when Hourihan, with the assistance of Amanda Wiggins (Wolfeboro, N.H.), scored at 29:26 to give the Wildcats a 1-0 lead. It was the first point as a Wildcat for Wiggins, a junior who transferred from Southern New Hampshire University during the off-season.
Hourihan scored her third goal of the tourney - and team-high fourth of the season - in the 43rd minute to increase UNH's advantage to 2-0.
The 'Cats, who recorded a 9-2 shot advantage to build a two-goal halftime lead, continued to control play in the second half and registered a 10-3 edge in shots while scoring the only goal of the half. Hourihan, who also has a team-leading nine points, set up the goal by Adriana Gonzalez-Medina (Bainbridge Island, Wash.) with 2:42 remaining in regulation to close the scoring.
Lafayette goalie Mary Kate Erdman was credited with nine saves.
New Hampshire returns to action at home Sept. 16 vs. Providence College. Game time at Lewis Fields is 4 p.m.


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Discussion: Reebok Melee Legend vs. Miken Ultra 2
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What is the better bat for consistent solid hitting.
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|That really depends on the swingers ability, however I'd say the Reebok had better longevity. Baring the swinger, I'd go with older U-2's over the new ones. Not sold on the 2 piece yet, but there are other Mikens that are good too.
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|bob: If I can help, I have Melee Legends in stock now. Ed
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During our testing the bats from both companies were similar.but....you must consider that if you are speaking of the original black U2 it is a balanced bat that you are comparing to your end loaded MeLee. In that situation of comparison the nod in performance and durability generally goes to the Reebok. If you compare the new Supermax 2 piece U2 to your yellow Reebok then you get very similar results. Remember...each hitter is different and when you consider those two bats the one that is best for you.....is the one that fits your swing and feels most comfortable to you....Hope this helps.
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Great question�.. the Melee Yellow is end loaded��. and the U2 is balanced�. the bats will swing differently�.
My search was for a senior bat that would last more than a 150 - 175 hits� Which was the average life span of a U2 bat for me. I also tried the Ambush bat which is a durable bat but it took about 150 -200 hits to wake up and then I hit a lot of balls off the fence. It finally broke around 700 hits.
I have 2 yellow Melees, one for game day (about 400 hits on it) and one for BP with 200 hits. Of course My backup is the U2.
I played Palm Springs winter league last season most plays swing the yellow Melee are there. So I questioned numerous guys, why the Yellow Melee�. most guys said �great pop and durability� �. I�m 6�1�, 260 lbs play on a AAA team.
Last comment: I can hit the ball further with U2 but hit more consistent long balls with yellow Melee.
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|Reebok Legend by far for pop, durability and distance is much better than todays U2.. I got a 30oz Bal and a 28 & 29OZ EL and holding up very well.. all w/at least 400+ hits on each bat. Now IF? Miken were to have the Huevos remake the 2003 OG U2's... then the conversation changes...


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Courses: Italy on the English Stage (ENGLH229B01)
Spring 2013
Italy held a very special place in the imagination of early modern Europeans, and it was a favorite setting for English Renaissance dramatists. Its major cities represented different aspects of an alien locale where the English audience could readily project and displace homegrown social and political anxieties. In this course, we will travel from romantic Verona to Venice, the sophisticated center of a maritime empire, and venture to the Vatican in Rome. Most central to our exploration is the city of Florence, birthplace of Machiavelli. This city was more than an exotic setting for English dramatists; it represented a political worldview that was rapidly transforming Europe. Among the dramatists we will study are Shakespeare, Marlowe, Webster, Middleton, and Ford.
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Native Foods is one of my favorite vegan restaurants. Not only do they have awesome food, they also voice their opinion about animal rights loud and clear. The Costa Mesa, California, location is a restaurant that I frequent, being just shy of an hour's drive from my home. It's housed in a yurt, a round structure, with huge chalkboards on the walls around the perimeter with animal rights sayings written on them. There is PETA literature everywhere: on the counters, at the tables, and in the bathroom. Even the parking lot has animal-friendly sayings painted on the asphalt in each parking space. When you walk in the door at Native Foods, you are greeted by friendly vegan staff and rows of Tanya's Native Foods Cookbooks, and you know that you are definitely in an animal-friendly environment.
Lynda Sheklow is a dedicated activist and the manager of Native Foods. She told us that she was having a Prop 2 party at her restaurant on October 11, so we called up a couple of our friends, Jill and Jeff, who live in L.A. and work for PETA, to meet us for lunch and check out the event.
Prop 2, the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act, is the California ballot measure urging California voters to stop cruelty to animals. Prop 2 is a modest measure that would allow pigs used for breeding, calves killed for veal, and hens used for laying eggs enough room to lie down, turn around, and stretch their limbs.
The place was jumping; all kinds of activity was going on. The Native Food's staff were all wearing "YES! on Prop 2″ T-shirts. Lynda was going from table to table, handing out bumper stickers and giving info about the initiative to anyone who asked. She and her husband, Jack, took turns at the microphone reminding everyone why we should vote "YES!" on Prop 2. Her daughter was at one of the counters, selling raffle tickets and asking for donations for the cause. And Lynda donated a portion of the proceeds of all the meals sold that day to Prop 2 for their advertising and awareness campaign.
So while we were munching on our Baja Surf Taco's, Chicken Run Ranch Burgers, and Mad Cowboy Bowls, surrounded by the voices of activism, we were inspired to do what we could for the cause of animal's rights, not only voting "Yes" on Prop 2 but also living every day compassionately and giving our voices to those animals who have no voice of their own.


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There are no specific treatments for adenoviruses. The infections will usually end on their own. Support treatment may be needed with severe infections. Talk with your doctor about the best plan for you.
Treatment options include:
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The following steps may help you be more comfortable:
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August Man A-listers is an annual search for STYLE, SUBSTANCE and SUCCESS.
Started in 2010, the A-listers campaign endeavours to find gentlemen that best embody the spirit and personality of the August Man. There are 3 exciting stages in our search for the right candidates.
The campaign kicks off with the search for gentlemen that best represent the DNA of an August Man. Potential candidates are shortlisted through family and friends' nominations, self-submitted entries and the team's personal and professional network. This year, we also embarked on a street hunt taking place in various parts of Singapore.
After a series of internal judging and a rigorous selection process based on the candidates' initial answers to questions related to style, substance and success, 10 gentlemen will be shortlisted. The competition requires candidates to state a personal challenge that they have to complete within the duration of the campaign. They will also be tasked to raise funds for a charity chosen by August Man by getting donation pledges from their personal network and the public.
These 10 men will be professionally styled for a photo shoot and interviewed to find out more about each individual's background, personality and the lessons they've learned in the course of completing their challenge.
Video clips and write-ups of the gentlemen will be featured on August Man magazine as well as on AUGUSTMAN.com for the public to judge and decide on their favourite A-lister. From these 10 candidates, the public will cast their votes online to determine the Best Performer at the end of the campaign.
In the span of the campaign, the 10 candidates will have to complete a personal challenge. The challenge is designed to display each candidate's commitment to a goal and his ability to motivate people to help raise funds for a charitable cause.
Each A-Lister's challenge will be documented by the candidate through social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. They will be given a special hashtag which they will tag their posts with to allow the public to follow their progress. At the end of the challenge period, they will have to either showcase their newfound skills at an event or complete a final goal, depending on the challenge they initially set out to do.
Moreover, during this period of time, they will have to encourage their friends, family and members of their personal network to pledge funds that will go towards a charity selected by August Man. A special donation portal, set up in conjunction with SGGives.org, will facilitate pledges and ensure that funds will channelled directly to the charity organisation.
Their personal progress will be documented through interviews and photos shoots on August Man magazine and AUGUSTMAN.com.
In addition, the public will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite A-Lister, and these votes will be taken into account by the judges' for Best Performer.
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Nov 19 2010
Throwdown Mammaries
I have no idea how to begin a behind-the-scenes post about the Throwdown experience. I won't be able to include all the details, as there were approximately 4,556 of them. All I know is, the first three weeks in September comprised one of the busiest periods of my life. The work on the ranch was busy, I traveled to a few different places, and I was finishing up the Black Heels to Tractor Wheels book.
Then, on a Saturday night in mid-to-late September, I returned from a trip. That Sunday at noon, the Throwdown crew arrived. Wednesday morning, they left.
Then I passed out and had to be administered oxygen for a few days.
So if you remember a time in September when my posting seemed either incoherent, sparse, psychotic, disjointed, discursive, nonexistent, or just plain weird, I would venture a guess it was during that three-day period.
Because, as you know, I would never, ever be weird otherwise.
Here's the Throwdown. It was 450 degrees in the Lodge. I had trickles going down my neck, back, arms, face, and head.
I've never felt so fresh.
I started out by warning Bobby that if he wound up winning, he had to arm wrestle Marlboro Man. I can't remember if he laughed or not.
One of my other first impressions with Bobby was almost taking him out with my knife. I gesture a lot when I talk. Sometimes I forget to put down my knife first.
I'm a real pro.
Strangely, before-the-event angst aside, this was the first television experience in which I really wasn't very nervous once it started. And that's not because I was self-assured or convinced I was going to win the Throwdown. On the contrary, I knew I was going to lose. I just wanted Bobby Flay to come to the ranch and cook for me and I figured this was probably the only way that would happen. To what extent I would go down in flames was the only question in my mind.
No, the reason I wasn't nervous was that there was simply too much food to cook. It wasn't like this morning show or that, where I'm there to cook one specific item. This was an entire meal.
An entire Thanksgiving meal.
An entire Thanksgiving meal for fifty-plus people.
An entire Thanksgiving meal for fifty-plus people that was also a cooking competition.
I simply had no time to wig out.
Okay, now look at me. Then look at Missy. We're actually speaking to each other, ventriloquist-style, through clenched teeth.
Me: "Ot duh heck ah ee dooeeng hee, Nissy?" (Translation: "What the heck are we doing here, Missy?")
Missy: "It's cuzuh ooo dang edsite." (Translation: "It's because of your dang website.")
Me: "Go get nee uh dig tundluh oth ine." (Translation: "Go get me a big tumbler of wine.")
Missy: "Nuh." (Translation: "No.")
Me: "Ooo dutthed." (Translation: "You butthead.")
Missy: "Shut ut. Doddy Thlay can hee ooo." (Translation: "Shut up. Bobby Flay can hear you.")
Me: "Hee Nissy…hal doo ooo cuk agin?" (Translation: "Hey, Missy. How do you cook again?)
Missy: "God helt us." (Translation: "God help us.")
I'd like to state for the record that I had absolutely no idea who the judges would be, as evidenced by my widely opened jaw. That's Jeff Castleberry on the right; he's the owner of Caz's Chowhouse in downtown Tulsa. And that lovely woman on the left?
She sings, I think.
At least that's what I heard.
He sings too, I think. At least that's what this song told me.
Looking back on the memory of
The dance we shared 'neath the stars above
For a moment all the world was right
How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye?
And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end, the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss the dance
Sing it, Garth. Sing it.
And now, back to his wife:
Completely natural
Completely down-to-earth
Sharp as a tack
Has published two cookbooks
Can sing like there's no tomorrow. My goodness.
The judges were handed my plates first. Bobby and I were both completely quiet behind them because we didn't want to skew the result, but I was dying inside. I felt like I was being judged.
Oh, wait. I was being judged.
I was so glad to be surrounded by family and friends. My mom, my mother-in-law, my good friend Beth (in the orange), my lifelong friend Connell, fellow homeschooling moms from the area, and lots of folks from my church.
And my younger daughter, who told the camera, when asked directly, that she liked Bobby's dessert better.
Fellow Oklahoma bloggers were there, too. Jen (to the right of me, with strawberry blond hair) felt so sorry for me that she grabbed my hair and held it in an elevated position while Miss Wisabus (directly behind me) blew lightly on my neck. They'd noticed the puddle of perspiration on the floor below and, coupled with their knowledge that I was wearing Spanx, they began to fear I would expire.
The breath was very cool and appreciated. It was a special moment for me.
Miss Wisabus and Jen weren't the only bloggers there. Meseidy, from one of my favorite food blogs, The Noshery, was there with her darling husband (far right, black shirt, glasses.)
And Laurie (right behind Hyacinth) was there, too. Loveliness.
So was Vivian (far left, behind Miriam), a lovely friend of mine from Oklahoma City, and a great group of her friends.
My good family friend Beth and her mother and daughter.
My godmother, Lela.
And so many other good, kind people.
The Lodge has never been more packed with humans and turkeys. And turkeys and turkeys and turkeys.
I won't address the subject of who won the Throwdown. The show airs again Saturday night, and some folks reading this haven't yet seen it. And besides, it doesn't matter whether I won or lost. It only matters that as soon as everyone left, I froze Bobby's leftovers and am going to serve them on my Thanksgiving table next week!
It's all about thinking ahead.
Here's the page where you can get all the recipes from the episode:
(My daughter is making Bobby's dessert as we speak. Photos forthcoming.)
I do need to tell you about the A Bar Bunkhouse Band, which you have to hear to believe. They came to play during the Throwdown, and I love them so much I want to adopt them.
They're all youngsters! And incredibly talented.
Singers always flock together.
It was at this time that I elected not to showcase my singing skills to them.
I wanted them all to remember the experience fondly, after all.
Before I go, I have to give a shout-out to my full-on bud Julie, who basically spent the whole week before the Throwdown running all over Green Country (the area where we live) helping me get the things I'd need for the Throwdown. Since I was out of town, I would have been a goner without Julie–both before, and absolutely during, the Throwdown. She was incredible.
The other angel sent from Heaven is my friend Tiffany, a chef in the area who rallied a couple of her former students, Jeremy and Victor, to do the heavy prep work behind the scenes. Within two days, I had to prepare fourteen turkeys, bake seven recipes of cornbread, chop fifty pounds of onions, tons of celery and carrots, cook forty tons of potatoes, make enough pie crust, chop enough pecans, and make enough filling for eight million pies…you get the picture. I literally could not have done it without them.
I'm wearing two saint charms around my necks, and they have the images of Julie and Tiffany on them.
Oh! And the woman who gave birth to me, too. My mom traveled here to take care of my four children the whole time. She took them to Wal Mart.
The End
P.S. On camera, I told Bobby that I used to watch his shows while I nursed my babies. I just needed to get that out.
P.P.S. Marlboro Man took all these photos. That's my man.
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Kristi On Friday, November 19 at 4:44 pm
Loved it! I am looking forward to trying the recipes.
Doug On Friday, November 19 at 4:59 pm
There is a really easy pumpkin pie recipe here: http://www.creativeconnectionsforkids.com. Even dad's can do this with the kids!!!!
MOV On Saturday, November 20 at 12:18 am
I loved it too, and I already tried every single recipe and that's why my fingers are almost too fat now to type. My typing is coming out like: needmorepienow. See? No spaces. Just like there is no space now between me and my fat pair of jeans. Big sigh.
Ree, you are a constant source of inspiration, and I have become a devoted follower!
(I wrote a whole blog entry about you Bobby Flay Knockdown–is that what it was called?)
mary beth On Saturday, November 20 at 6:10 am
Loved the show! You were so natural and just what I thought you would be. It was such a great, loving show- i felt I was right there. I have one critique. GIRL! We know you have a great shape and are in great health. WHY oh WHY do you wear the baggy, mumu type shirts. Be proud! Be strong! No more extra large baggie shirts for you! NO more! Otherwise, I will have to nominate you for a make over show!
You are great!
SeattleDee On Saturday, November 20 at 9:05 am
OMG! what a show! You managed to look relaxed and comfortable in the midst of all that action. I'd love to hear more about the reactions of your family.
Kim in MD On Saturday, November 20 at 11:07 am
It was my favorite Throwdown EVER! You were so natural, and your sense of humor is just infectious, Ree! It was like watching family, as I recognized all of your family members from your posts! I loved it when you told Bobby that you watched his shows while you nursed your babies…that is just such genuine response, and you are absolutley adorable! I have a feeling Food Network is going to offer you a show- at least I hope so!
S. On Saturday, November 20 at 3:05 pm
Megaen G On Saturday, November 20 at 6:12 pm
Ree, the show was AWESOME!!!! You did phenomenal!! I loved every minute of it, and this commentary on the behind the scenes action, well, I may have peed my pants laughing so hard….Well done, woman!!!
Adrienne On Friday, November 19 at 4:47 pm
My husband and I both watched the show on Wednesday night. It was sooooo much fun to "meet" you IRL. I think I might have to watch it again tomorrow night for kicks. Oh, and that parting line, absolutely hilarious and wonderful because i've said stuff like that before. Love ya P-Dub!
Jen at Cabin Fever On Friday, November 19 at 5:11 pm
My husband watched too! I may or may not have domineered the television and gave him no choice (cooking shows are not his thing), but I swear I saw him enjoying it!
You know, I really would've liked to have seen MM arm wrestle Bobby Flay. Couldn't you have botched the mashed potatoes Ree? Just take one for the team so we could see those forearms on television? Remember that for next time
Midwest Mommy On Friday, November 19 at 9:03 pm
I couldn't agree more and both my husband and I laughed out loud at the look on Bobby's face when you said that to him at the end. I would bet that was a first for him, lol!
Megan Love On Saturday, November 27 at 4:03 am
My hubby loved it. Food Network in one of the only channels we agree on. And I have to say I LOVED when you told Bobby Flay that you nursed your babies when watching his show. Did you see how red he got? So cute!
Miranda On Friday, November 19 at 4:48 pm
I cannot wait to see this, setting my DVR right now, just in case life gets in the way again of seeing it!!
Vicky T On Friday, November 19 at 8:27 pm
DVR'ed and Protected! I KNOW I'm going to watch it again and again. Two of my favorite people.
DaCook On Friday, November 19 at 11:26 pm
Loved it, loved it, loved it! I taped it and my husband and I both watched it tonight. That tape is a keeper!!!
Coffee Bean On Friday, November 19 at 4:48 pm
Good Lord Woman! We don't even have our tv hooked up! Is there some way to watch all this business on the internet?!?!? It looks like y'all had a fabulous time!
Kellelly On Friday, November 19 at 4:57 pm
Yes! You can buy the episode on iTunes. That's what I had to do since I don't have cable.
Kimberly On Friday, November 19 at 5:13 pm
I think you can also watch it on Hulu.com, something like that….
LoriB,London,Ont,Canada On Saturday, November 20 at 11:27 am
Help. I can't find the show on I tunes
Christineellen On Friday, November 19 at 4:49 pm
I think you did great! I enjoyed the whole show and I was so glad you won! No mashed potatoes sheez, what was he thinking! I loved that they put your punks and MM in it. It was SOOOOO much better then the Today show!
Miss On Friday, November 19 at 4:49 pm
Ree, you were great! I enjoyed every minute of it! Everyone I know was talking about it the next day! You keep us laughing!
Stephanie On Friday, November 19 at 4:49 pm
Congratulations, Ree! You cooked your butt off and the puddle of sweat was completely undetectable.
Cheryl Barker On Friday, November 19 at 6:43 pm
But I didn't know it was humanly possible to wear spanx and cook at the same time! Isn't that against the law or something?
bonnie On Friday, November 19 at 8:42 pm
yea, someone would have slipped in the puddle I left or either tripped over me after I passed out.
Jennifer in TX On Saturday, November 20 at 11:28 am
I'm with the "what sweat?" crowd, but seriously? YOU WORE SPANX??? See, here I was just thinking you were pretty incredible, but now you're Superwoman. BTW, I absolutely belly-laughed when Daughter the Second declared she liked Bobby's dessert best. Of course, if my son did that, I'd put him out with the recycling. Anyway, I said it in a previous comment and I'll say it again: I KNEW what the outcome would be the instant Bobby chose brussel sprouts over mashed potatoes, and saw you'd be using that magnificent brine for the turkey. You rawk, Ree.
Amanda R. On Friday, November 19 at 4:49 pm
I can't wait to watch this tomorrow night!
And can I say… TRISHA YEARWOOD WAS AT YOUR HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Holy crap!
a chris On Sunday, November 21 at 8:51 am
Thank you Amanda! I was wondering how to find out who that was (that everybody was supposed to know already). I guess I could have googled Garth Brooks (assuming that's who Garth is).
I am not going to try to sort out my grammatical errors above.
Kylee On Friday, November 19 at 4:50 pm
14 turkeys?
Hannah On Friday, November 19 at 8:04 pm
That's what got me. 14 turkeys. Fourteen. I haven't cooked one.
Cassie On Friday, November 19 at 4:50 pm
I love your posts sooooo much! I look forward to them daily!! Ya crack me up girl!
MomQueenBee On Friday, November 19 at 4:51 pm
I IM-ed my friend–"I'm watching my family on television! I mean, I'm watching Pioneer Woman's family. Same thing."
clabbergirl On Friday, November 19 at 4:51 pm
Too bad they didn't cut to footage of Hooker when you told Bobby what you used to do while watching his show!
MJB On Saturday, November 20 at 8:37 am
Good one!
Kylee On Friday, November 19 at 4:52 pm
Oh, and I watched it off my DVR this morning….. I was like… uhhhh – you watched Bobby Flay while you nursed your babies? Laughed my arse off. (that's a whole lot of laughing, too).
The Desert Girl On Saturday, November 20 at 7:44 am
When Ree said that about nursing while watching his shows, and then seeing the look of complete uncomfortableness on Bobby's face, I let out a big, "Oh, Ree! It was going so well! You were almost done with the show! Why did you say THAT?". Poor lovely wombs knew the second it came out that she said one detail too many.
Don't we all need a rewind button? Just for, like, ten seconds, so we can take it back? Take back one careless line that tumbled without permission from our mouths?
I suffer from what I call The Crickets: When you say something you think is witty or appropriate only to find that it SOOO was not. Then there's that long ackward silence when the only thing you can hear are the crickets chirping, and you're really wishing you hadn't said that!
I think Ree has The Crickets, too.
The Desert Girl On Saturday, November 20 at 8:04 am
"Lovely wombs"? What the heck is that! It was supposed to say "lovely WOMAN" not "lovely wombs"!!!!
Ha ha!!!!! That's what I get for typing a comment on my iPad where it tries to fill in words for you! I tried to proofread and it wouldn't let me!
You believe me, don't you?
Don't you?
Kylee On Wednesday, November 24 at 11:18 am
I wondered what "lovely wombs" meant!
Jennifer from Kansas On Friday, November 19 at 4:52 pm
I missed it! I'm going to have to watch it tomorrow night!
Carrie On Friday, November 19 at 4:53 pm
Loved it also. I had just sipped on a Pepsi when you said that about nursing to Bobby and about choked on it when laughing……the food looked delicious! And your ranch looks like a little bit of Heaven on earth!
Gloria Holcomb On Friday, November 19 at 4:53 pm
Trisha Yearwood in your house!!! Wow!! The lady has an amazing voice and a beautiful personality to go with it!
mai On Friday, November 19 at 4:54 pm
whoo-hoo top 10! I loved the show, itass gonna be a keeper in the vcr piles…yes aid vcr. Your family was adorable, so glad to see Charlie.
Carrie M On Friday, November 19 at 4:54 pm
It was phenomenal. Congratulations!
Theresa in Alberta On Friday, November 19 at 4:54 pm
Thank God for good friends, family and mom eh! I still cannot find this episode on Canadian TV
Lana in South Mountain (ON) On Monday, November 22 at 9:45 am
Me either!!! I thought it was just me!
Jane H. On Friday, November 19 at 4:55 pm
I marked the show on my calendar, told the folks I went out to dinner with that evening that I had to be home before 8, and loved every minute of your show. It was a hoot to watch and to see "in person" those you write about. I'm glad you let us know when it would be on – I would have missed it otherwise.
Becky G. On Friday, November 19 at 4:55 pm
It was wonderful!!! I enjoyed every minute, and thought your daughter was so cute – even though she did 'dis' your dessert. I may have to watch it again on Saturday. Oh, and btw, seeing the lodge from afar, its prettier than I thought – love it!
Emily On Saturday, November 20 at 10:41 am
That was my favorite part! "Don't tell my mom, but I like Bobby Flay's dessert better."
Barbara On Friday, November 19 at 4:55 pm
I watched and thought you looked like a PRO!! What I don't understand is – why do you have no pictures of you and Bobby together (not cooking)?
mai On Friday, November 19 at 4:55 pm
Fooooey, not top 10. Oh well….
dana On Friday, November 19 at 4:55 pm
i am sooooo happy it is being rebroadcast! i missed it the first time and am anxiously awaiting saturday night!!!
Mary E. On Friday, November 19 at 4:56 pm
I watched the show on Wednesday, and it was so fun to see you in real life! Your mashed potatoes were the best part of the competition. Great call including those — and the cranberry relish at the last minute.
Kathy Lee On Friday, November 19 at 4:57 pm
Oh my goodness!! What a wonderful life you are having.Thanks for sharing it with us.
Marge On Friday, November 19 at 4:57 pm
The show was fabulous! So much fun! I will be trying some of the recipes next week!
Maureen On Friday, November 19 at 4:57 pm
Geneva On Friday, November 19 at 4:57 pm
I watched it last night on TiVo! It's funny, when I started it, I thought, "Hey! I know her…oh wait, no I don't. I've just become one of those weirdos who FEELS like she knows a total stranger from the Internet. Awesome.". Clearly, I need to step AWAY from the computer ;). Congrats on all the Throwdown fun!
Kirsten On Saturday, November 20 at 8:00 pm
I know how you feel! I was watching with my husband, and telling him who everyone was when they appeared on camera. After awhile, he just gave me "the look." The "how do you seriously know all of this look." I must be cyber-stalker. Awesome.
Tonya Beaston On Monday, November 22 at 2:50 pm
My daughter & I actually live in the same area as Ree. We had a friend over when we were watching it and got the same weird looks beacause we knew a lot of the people who were there. My daughter kept looking for my moms neighbor named Sally. She kept saying "there she is, no, there she is", then all of a sudden we both saw her at the same time and hollered out. Our friend thought we were nuts.
Julie On Friday, November 19 at 4:57 pm
My favorite part was when you told Bobby that you nursed your babies while watching his show–his expression was priceless! You were fabulous, and I can't wait to try your recipes! I rarely watch TV–but it was so much fun watching you and Bobby! Congrats!!!
JFS in IL On Friday, November 19 at 4:57 pm
So – just how many ovens DO you have in the Lodge? Or did Bobby bring extra portable ovens? I watched the show and it seemed you had 27hundred things between the two of you going into ovens.
Melissa On Friday, November 19 at 4:59 pm
OMG, every time I see the view from the deck of the Lodge it makes me want to forsake everything and move to the country.
For a few minutes.
Laurie On Friday, November 19 at 5:01 pm
This was really fun to watch. I got excited when I saw Marlboro Man and your kids. I felt like I was watching my own friends on TV. Regarding the nursing comment, I laughed so hard then thought….yep, that sounds like something she would say! LOL! Great show!!
Mary On Friday, November 19 at 8:05 pm
Exactly how I felt! I feel like I know everyone and they are members of my family. Love MM's smile and seeing your kids and of course Charlie. Loved hearing Josh talk!!
Denise On Friday, November 19 at 5:01 pm
I loved the show. I'm going to try your pecan pie recipe and I think the mashed potatoe recipe. They look sinfully delicious.
Tami On Friday, November 19 at 5:01 pm
Loved the WHOLE episode Ree! IT was great and so were you….FUN times to see you "action"!
Viola Symonds On Friday, November 19 at 5:02 pm
When I turned on the TV to watch the throw down I felt like a nervous mama for a minute…All because I read your blog and love your recipes and was excited to know that someone I read about was gonna be cooking on TV.
I thought that comment to Bobby about nursing was hilarious…
Thank you for sharing a truly wonderful experience with us all!
God bless,
Viola over at http://www.alongawidowedroad.blogspot.com
Carol On Friday, November 19 at 5:02 pm
I watched it Wed, night and will be watching it again tomorrow night. Off to snatch your mashed potato recipe-my husband said "Boy those look good…" and he doesn't like mashed potatoes……what IS wrong with that man.
Also have to watch Bobby close when he makes that cranberry sauce of his………the recipe didn't make the list and I remember you saying how good it is.
Ya done FANTASTIC, Ree-and I don't know how you did it all with your schedule but what memories you have!
You ROCK!
Lisa On Friday, November 19 at 5:02 pm
Loved the show! What great memories you are making for you and your family!
rhett On Friday, November 19 at 5:02 pm
Ree! I felt like I was watching my sister on TV! You were fantastic! Everything looked wonderful and like so much fun, loved the band too. Trish Yearwood, oh my you must have died! I died laughing when you so sweetly recounted your breastfeeding memories, so innocent and real, love you Ree, your daughter was adorable too! Congrats!
Jessica A On Friday, November 19 at 5:03 pm
Really? Trisha Yearwood???I bet she was star struck by seeing you, Ree!
Can't wait to see the episode on my parents DVR when I go home for Thanksgiving. My husband seems to think that we don't need cable…
Amanda On Friday, November 19 at 5:05 pm
I loved finally being able to see you IRL too! You did a great job! I was amazed at how beautiful the ranch is and that you had Bobby Flay and Trisha Yearwood at the Lodge! That's awesome!!!! Thank you, PW, for always adding some entertainment value to my life!!
Alexa @ The Girl In Chucks On Friday, November 19 at 5:05 pm
Just wanted to say that I loved watching you on Throwdown….and that I just about DIED when you told Bobby Flay that you used to watch his show while breastfeeding.
Seriously. I nearly died.
And Thanksgiving without mashed potatoes? I think not.
jaxanahalf On Friday, November 19 at 5:05 pm
it was awesome Ree! I loved every minute of seeing you cook and especially against Bobby Flay on Food Network it was so cool. I was sooo excited and wished I was there! You did a great job and I couldn't even see the perspiration or tell about the spanx! Congrats xoxo
Bamanan On Friday, November 19 at 5:06 pm
My daughter and I watched…I had marked it on my calendar for the day….I didn't watch my most favorite show to watch you! You were terrific and seemingly very calm! I am proud of the results….I bet the Lodge was 450 degrees…I was thinking that while watching…I don't do well in warm rooms…if there was anyone who ever wanted to torture me, that would be how to do it….
Viola Symonds On Friday, November 19 at 5:06 pm
Thank you Ree for sharing the experience with us. I sent a reply earlier but I think it got lost.
You looked so relaxed and at ease in front of the camera's. I can't wait to try out some of the recipes.
Viola over at http://www.alongawidowedroad.blogspot.com
Fannie On Friday, November 19 at 5:08 pm
I recall the scene with the knife, and you were gesturing while talking…I wondered if you (or Bobby) realized how close you came to contact with said knife! LOL
You're such an awesome and down-to-earth person, and I just love how candid you were with Bobby.
Honestly, I'm not a Bobby Flay fan, so I truly watched that Throwdown episode for you, and a glimpse into your life. And seeing Marlboro Man with you was a beautiful moment, as I've read your story and it's amazing to me how your children are truly a beautiful combination of you two!
Tracibub On Friday, November 19 at 5:08 pm
I love that you mentioned nursing your babies to Bobby Flay! It was awesome!
Tinka On Friday, November 19 at 5:10 pm
Ree, you were awesome!! You looked so calm and came across like a professional. Loved the opening sequence with your challenge. What an amazing experience. Can't wait to hear more about it.
Heather On Friday, November 19 at 5:11 pm
When you told Bobby that you watched his show while you nursed your babies I turned to my husband and mother and said "That is why I love her."
Kelley On Friday, November 19 at 5:12 pm
I can't wait to see the show tomorrow night! Thanks for the wonderful post…and congratulations on all your success! You rock, Ree…
Kimberly Johnson On Friday, November 19 at 5:12 pm
HEY! I dvr-ed your show and watched it once I got home from church, you were lovely!!! And wow, we got a one second shot of your husband's smile…Shocking, from how camera shy he seems in your pics…gorgeous tho. You did so great, you didn't look nervous, the Lodge was beautiful…really, the whole show was beautiful! I just love fall, thanksgiving, the colors of fall…I think that's initially why I bought your cookbook! Proud of you…have been following your blog for awhile now and happy to see your success!!
Ashley Kosher On Friday, November 19 at 5:14 pm
Loved watching you on Throwdown! you did a great job and are a natural on camera! =)
Christy On Friday, November 19 at 5:15 pm
I have never posted a comment before, but wanted you to know you are in good company with your choice of baby-nursing TV. I have many foggy memories of Bobby Flay and other Food Network celebrities from my TiVO at 3am. It was purely delightful to watch this Throwdown episode! Well done!
May Flaum On Friday, November 19 at 5:15 pm
I loved it – especially the nursin' babies comment. I thought all us breastfeeding moms who like to cook used food network as entertainment during those feeding sessions.
Kate S On Friday, November 19 at 5:15 pm
The show was fun to watch! I made my husband leave it on- he hates food/cooking shows and usually changes them halfway through the program- and he actually enjoyed it!
paula On Friday, November 19 at 5:15 pm
Am I the only one who can't see the pretty pictures?
(sad face)
Tami On Friday, November 19 at 5:24 pm
Nope, I can't see them either!
Kelly On Friday, November 19 at 5:24 pm
I can't see the pretty pictures either. What Up with dat?
Paige On Friday, November 19 at 5:26 pm
I can't either, I can just see the html…
BeckyintheTX On Friday, November 19 at 5:15 pm
LOVED the episode Ree! You were fantastic!
Cathy On Friday, November 19 at 5:15 pm
Loved the show! After reading your blog and trying your recipes for a few years, I felt like I was watching my best friend on television! You did a great job!
Ann On Friday, November 19 at 5:15 pm
I love living through you! Thanks for all the detailed, behind the scenes info. You did great.
Kate S. On Friday, November 19 at 5:16 pm
P.S. I was nursing my baby while I watched YOUR show! haha
Shepping nachas On Saturday, November 20 at 9:08 pm
And I have nursed my baby while surfing your website, many a time!
No shame in breastfeeding your baby, ladies! It's the best way feed your precious child. Are you also embarressed by having had a baby?
NancyNS On Friday, November 19 at 5:16 pm
I Tivo'd your Throwdown and watched it last night (AND SO DID MY HUSBAND!!). It was GREAT! I think my husband watched because he is a dog person and he seems to really understand Charlie. I am so happy for you!
Caroline in Tennessee On Friday, November 19 at 5:17 pm
I am a huge Throwdown fan. I am a huge PW fan!! I loved the show! Oh, and I spy cowboy Josh! I think it was him that moved the cows for Bobby. They should have made sure to get a better shot of his cute little face!
Darlene On Friday, November 19 at 5:18 pm
??? I'm seeing a lot of html code, but no pictures.
Rosanne On Friday, November 19 at 5:19 pm
I loved watching! I saved it on my DVR so I can watch it again. I almost died when I saw Trisha Yearwood was at your house! I would have been SO tongue-tied! Your family and friends looked like they were having a great time…except MM. He is really camera-shy, huh?
amy On Friday, November 19 at 5:19 pm
You telling Bobby you watched him while you nursed your babies was HANDS DOWN the best part I LOVEd it – when are you getting your own show on food network>????? HUH HUH??? You and Hyacinth and Missy?? Yes yes???
Patty On Friday, November 19 at 5:20 pm
Is it just me or do none of the photos show up on this post? I only see the HTML script for each photo.
All other posts work fine.
Nancy On Friday, November 19 at 5:22 pm
I can't see the photos either:(
noreen On Friday, November 19 at 5:20 pm
I watched the show when it was first premiered and i watched it again after I recorded it. It was a great episode. I was so excited to read the whole behind-the scene scenario…
BUT…what's going on with the photos? Is it just me and my computer or somebody else's is having trouble. All i can see are the codes from Flickr…please enlighten my dear soul because I've been waiting for this post…:(
Carolyn On Friday, November 19 at 5:20 pm
Ree, I LOVED that you told him you watched him while nursing your babies. His face showed he wasn't sure what to make of that, but it was SOO you that it would not have been the same unless you said something of that caliber! It was great! I laughed so hard I just can't even… Anyway, really enjoyed the show. Will have to watch again on Saturday! But you definitely have your thumb on what Thanksgiving is in this part of the country which is what it was all about. Thanks for challenging him!!
amy On Friday, November 19 at 5:21 pm
….and I'm with Kate…nursing babies while watching YOUR show…
…and also with Darlene…seeing lots of code
…more info on Bobby's tush please!!
JanP On Friday, November 19 at 5:21 pm
You ar so amazing!! I am so happy to read about your fun life and how sincere and happy you are with all your friends and family and all the others —You are an INSPIRATION!!! Happy Thanksgivinig!!
Carol On Friday, November 19 at 5:21 pm
I'm having problems with the photos, too.
Sneaky Pie On Friday, November 19 at 5:23 pm
Ree, you were great! I kept thinking "Where's the empire-waist top that she was complaining about???" You looked like a star…we should all look so wonderful when we're cooking! I was also pleasantly surprised to see the Armitage family. When Merritt and Turner were first shown with the band, I re-wound to make sure my eyes weren't decieving me…then later in the show saw Mike and Martha. Very cool. And congratulations on beating Bobby Flay. You made us Okies proud!
nancypants On Friday, November 19 at 5:23 pm
It was such a delight to watch. I was giddy the whole time. It's just about like watching a real life BFF on T.V. and that feels so strange and makes you giddy. :^P
Mary F. On Friday, November 19 at 5:24 pm
Best Throw-down episode ever!! You are a natural..I see more big things in your future…
And your kids are just adorable!
Virginia On Friday, November 19 at 5:25 pm
I loved the blog today, but for some reason I did not get the photos, just a lot of numbers and words. Never happened before. Any way to fix it? Plan to watch the show again Sat. Thanks
busy lady On Friday, November 19 at 5:26 pm
Is everyone else getting to see the photos or are you getting the html gobbldy gook too?
(I really want to see the photos…)
La Gringa On Friday, November 19 at 5:27 pm
Your photos are not displayed.
dianna On Friday, November 19 at 5:27 pm
here you guys…in the meantime…go here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwoman/5189700503/in/photostream/
Philly On Friday, November 19 at 5:27 pm
No pictures showing, only codes!!! I can't read with no pictures
Lea On Friday, November 19 at 5:28 pm
We want to hear more about Bobby! Did MM take him out on a tour of the ranch and make the city slicker work? Did he just cook and leave? Did he hang out while you got all loosey goosey on that whisky cream sauce and listen to you doing Ethel Merman? What was his response to you nursing your babies while you watched him?
All we know is he really liked your potatoes.
Details woman, tell us the good stuff!
mawcee On Friday, November 19 at 6:02 pm
Amen Sista !! The nitty gritty is the best part !
Melody C. On Friday, November 19 at 5:29 pm
Yes, best Throwdown show right from the start with the cowboy delivering the message (via iPad, uncracked I'm betting) instead of the bicycle dude. My husband laughed as I pointed out the characters as they appeared on camera. Thanks for letting us see your life, crazier than ever!! Love it!
STE On Friday, November 19 at 5:41 pm
Not sure if it's my pregnancy hormones or what, but I had to choke back tears when they announced you as a winner! And thank GOD that they posted the recipes because I've been craving your pecan pie since I watched the episode.
The Roaming Boomers On Friday, November 19 at 5:41 pm
What fun!
midnacht On Friday, November 19 at 5:42 pm
Awesome show. I loved it. You were great. lol Though MM kinda looked a bit uncomfortable with all the people. Not a crowd person is he? Congrats!!
Kimberly On Friday, November 19 at 5:45 pm
I just watched it today! Very entertaining My favorite scenes were the ones in which MM was present. Just sayin'.
KS On Friday, November 19 at 5:45 pm
Saw the show and it was wonderful! It was surreal to watch and know who was helping you and see shots of your family! I've read your blog for more than 2 years and have enjoyed and LEARNED so much. (SPOILERALERT: The Throwdown went to the right person!).
DivaHick On Friday, November 19 at 5:46 pm
We just watched the DVR of THrowdown. My 7 year old just informed me that we should be on Food Network. She plans to take on Bobby Flay and "Pioneer Woman's got nothing on my momma."
I informed her you have to make 5 dishes.
She's changed her mind…
Natalie V2 On Friday, November 19 at 5:46 pm
Gah! I want to read this post, but, but, but…
I recorded the Throw~Down and we are watching tonight!
We are so looking forward to this night… and I am not saying we have no social life whatsoever, and that we claim to *know* you, or even that we are living vicariously through you<——I am NOT saying any of that, but we really are excited about watching tonight. Really.
So, I will savor this back-story peek tomorrow.
cindy On Friday, November 19 at 5:46 pm
You were AMAZING REE! You seemed to have been enjoying yourself the entire time, I would have never guessed that you were going crazy… It seems like it was such a fun and wild experience for you, never a dull moment on the ranch!
Jan W On Friday, November 19 at 5:47 pm
You were wonderful!! My cutie husband watched with me and we laughed and truly enjoyed the Throw Down…WAY TO GO!
JoAnnee in CT On Friday, November 19 at 5:48 pm
You ROCKED Ree!!! It looked like sooo much fun – and I'm glad you won!!
angie r On Friday, November 19 at 5:50 pm
LOVED LOVED it!! When I turned the show on, my kids all said, "hey mom, that's the Pioneer Woman!" Apparently, they are watching me while I'm on the computer more than I think! I think you looked beautiful in your empire waist top!
Jane in KC On Friday, November 19 at 5:50 pm
I had 2 coworkers + spouses, sister-in-law and my sister's family over for a PW recipe dinner to watch on Wednesday night – Passover Brisket, Chicken Spagetti, Restaurant style potatoes, salad, Jalapeno poppers, Tiramisu, Blackberry cobbler, Mocha Brownies and Peach Noodle Kugel were on the menu. We had so much fun and were all stuffed by the time you were telling Bobby about nursing your punks – which induced a wine nose snort out of my friend. And why didn't Garth get to come?
Debby Cannon On Friday, November 19 at 5:51 pm
You were awesome and I really LOLed when you talked about nursing babies, it was wonderful and really showed your personality
Excellent job!
Lydia Jo Martin On Friday, November 19 at 5:53 pm
Please let us know if we can watch that throw down online somewhere. Dying to see it!
Nancy On Friday, November 19 at 5:54 pm
I'll have to say it again…I'm so proud of you & I don't even know you! You looked so pretty & it looked like SO MUCH FUN! I want that pie recipe right away!!
Trisha has lost so much weight & looks amazing. These pictures of her have inspired me as I just went up a jean size I had to buy skinny jeans for hefty girls
Now I have to go cook! HA!
Jean F On Friday, November 19 at 5:54 pm
Despite all the work and nerves, it sure sounded like fun!
maryanne On Friday, November 19 at 5:54 pm
I thought your daughter was absolutely adorable when she said "don't tell my mom, but I like Bobby's dessert better" LOL totally loved the show.. felt like I was finally meeting you!! Congratulations
frannie On Friday, November 19 at 5:55 pm
I loved, loved, loved watching this!!! I never watch tv for me, but I set the DVR and then watched it the next day. I had to iron while watching, so I didn't feel guilty. And with my two kids it took more than 2 1/2 hours to watch the whole episode, even without commercials, but it was SO worth it!!
nicole d. On Friday, November 19 at 5:56 pm
Oh Ree! I just love you, you are so funny! I hope that we get that episode on the Food Network in Canada…I HAVE to see it. I have watched everything you have appeared on so far, and I really wanna be your friend, and I wish I could hang out at the lodge sometime and taste some of your dishes. But I live kinda far and I will just have to keep trying your recipes here at home. And reading your blogs. And I will be buying the new book too. I am also a little jealous that Trisha Yearwood got to meet you
Kris On Friday, November 19 at 7:51 pm
I hope it gets aired in Canada too. I checked our listings but couldn't find it. Maybe we all need to email Food Network Canada!