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AP Finally Discovers 'Head-Snapping' U.S. Receipts Dive, Still Understates Extent
Well, it only took them about 3-1/2 months.
Yours truly and others have since April noted a precipitous and likely historic dive in Uncle Sam's monthly collections. Year-over-year declines actually began last summer. The degree of monthly fall-offs has gotten "progressively" worse since then.
Yesterday, the Associated Press finally went beyond blandly reciting year-to-date comparisons to note the historic significance of the cash crash at the Treasury. Even then, Stephen Ohlemacher's report understated the degree of the decline in receipts from economic activity (i.e., excluding last year's stimulus payments, which were treated by Treasury as "negative receipts"). He also only carried his analysis through June 2009, even though sufficient information about the full month of July was available in Treasury's last daily statement of the month released yesterday afternoon.
Here are highlights of Ohlemacher's report:
Federal tax revenues plummeting
The recession is starving the government of tax revenue, just as the president and Congress are piling a major expansion of health care and other programs on the nation's plate and struggling to find money to pay the tab.
The numbers could hardly be more stark: Tax receipts are on pace to drop 18 percent this year, the biggest single-year decline since the Great Depression, while the federal deficit balloons to a record $1.8 trillion.
Other figures in an Associated Press analysis underscore the recession's impact: Individual income tax receipts are down 22 percent from a year ago. Corporate income taxes are down 57 percent. Social Security tax receipts could drop for only the second time since 1940, and Medicare taxes are on pace to drop for only the third time ever.
The last time the government's revenues were this bleak, the year was 1932 in the midst of the Depression.
….. For this report, the AP analyzed annual tax receipts dating back to the inception of the federal income tax in 1913. Tax receipts for the 2009 budget year were available through June. They were compared to the same period last year. The budget year runs from October to September, meaning there will be three more months of receipts this year.
….. "The numbers for 2009 are striking, head-snapping. But what really matters is what happens next," said (the Tax Policy Center's William) Gale, who previously taught economics at UCLA and was an adviser to President George H. W. Bush's Council of Economic Advisers.
"If it's just one year, then it's a remarkable thing, but it's totally manageable. If the economy doesn't recover soon, it doesn't matter what your social, economic and political agenda is. There's not going to be any revenue to pay for it."
A small part of the drop in tax receipts can be attributed to new tax credits for individuals and corporations enacted in February as part of the $787 billion economic stimulus package. The sheer magnitude of the tax decline, however, points to the deep recession that is reducing incomes, wiping out corporate profits and straining government programs.
Estimating that collections for July will be $150 billion based on the breakdown at this link, here is how July 2009 and year-to-date fiscal 2009 compare to 2008:
July's result only came in less negative than the rest of the fiscal year so far because it is a very light month for corporate income and individual non-withheld tax receipts. As shown in the graphic at this link, incoming receipts in those two categories, which arrive most heavily during months when quarterly estimated or final payments are due (April, June, September, and December for calendar-year corporate estimates, with final payments for such corporations due the next March; individual estimated payment dates are April, June, September, and the following January, but final payment is of course due the next April), were 37% and 35% lower, respectively, during the quarter that ended June 30, 2009 than in the same quarter of 2008.
Including July, year-to-date receipts from economic activity are down by over 20.4%. That, and not reported receipts, is the comparison benchmark Ohlemacher should have used, because it is the better indicator of what the recession and other influences have done to government tax inflows.
As to "other influences," the decline in receipts since the recession as normal people define it (i.e., two consecutive quarters of economic contraction) began in the third quarter of 2008 has been exponentially worse than the decline in economic output, to the point where it's plausible to believe that other influences indeed exist. For those who missed it, last week's comprehensive revision by the Bureau of Economic Analysis told us that annualized GDP contractions since then have been as follows:
- Third quarter 2008, -2.7% (revised from -0.5%)
- Fourth quarter 2008, -5.4% (revised from -6.3%)
- First quarter 2009, -6.4% (revised from -5.5%)
- Second quarter 2009, -1.0% (preliminary)
So the economy, based on the most recent estimates, contracted by a bit less than 3.9% in the 12 months ended June 30. That degree of decline would not seem to fully explain a 20% receipts dive, which is why those who claim that the "going Galt" phenomenon is real seem to have a point.
Beyond that, what some call the FUD factor (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) also has to have some relevance. Barack Obama, both as the Democratic nominee and as President, with the help of Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid during the entire time, has sown more than his fair share of FUD with TARP, government takeovers, and other actions and legislation. I also have to wonder if the blatant tax compliance problems of so many administration officials, up to and including the Secretary of the Treasury himself, isn't beginning to have a negative impact.
Maybe it's too much to expect AP reports and reporters to cite possible factors other than the recession on their own. But it isn't unreasonable to expect that reporters like Ohlemacher would cite the disparity in the GDP v. receipts dive and ask economists and others who have looked at it why it has been so disproportionate.
As the receipts dive continues, it has to make you wonder not only if the second quarter's -1.0% will hold up, but also if the return to positive growth that is supposedly the consensus for the second half of the year will really materialize.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Since the Dodd-Frank law gave shareholders a say in executive pay in 2010, courts have routinely rebuffed efforts by shareholders to force companies to heed their voice.
Now, lawyers have found a new way to bring lawsuits over executive pay, resulting in a handful of legal settlements. But the settlements to date have produced no changes in executive compensation and no money for investors. In fact, the main financial beneficiary so far has been a small New York law firm that brought the bulk of the cases.
The law firm, Faruqi & Faruqi, said the settlements benefit shareholders by giving them the information they need to make investment decisions, but it declined to comment on monetary details.
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act requires companies listed in the United States to hold shareholder votes at least every three years on the compensation of top executives. These "say-on-pay" votes are advisory and nonbinding.
While most of them pass, a few fail, sometimes resulting in shareholder lawsuits against company directors. Of the 12 such cases that have been decided by courts, 11 have been dismissed, according to a report by the law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman.
The lawsuits filed by Faruqi & Faruqi, however, are brought before votes are even taken and do not challenge compensation packages directly. Instead, the lawsuits accuse companies of failing to give shareholders enough information on compensation plans to make informed votes.
This can either be executive compensation, which is subject to the advisory votes, or employee share plans, which require shareholder approval. In both cases, the lawsuits seek to prevent votes from going forward at annual shareholder meetings.
Some 20 public companies including Microsoft Corp, H&R Block Inc and Clorox Co have been hit with these lawsuits in the past year, according the report by Pillsbury and court records. Pillsbury usually represents companies that are defending themselves against shareholder lawsuits. It is not representing any defendants in the current wave of cases.
At least six of the new cases have resulted in settlements in which the companies have agreed to give shareholders more information on the pay of their executives or on the employee share plans. The settlements have also resulted in fees of up to $625,000 for the lawyers who brought the cases.
Juan Monteverde, the partner at Faruqi who is leading these lawsuits, said his firm was providing shareholders with information to protect their investments, even if there was no monetary award. "The settlements confer a benefit to shareholders by providing adequate disclosure necessary to make decisions on important issues," Monteverde said.
The extra information sought has included such things as the data the company reviewed in determining executive compensation and analyses showing the effect on shareholders of increasing the number of shares in a stock plan.
Lawyers from defense firms, however, have taken note that while settlements have provided additional disclosures and legal fees for Faruqi, they have netted no cash for shareholders.
"It's a shakedown for a quick buck," said Boris Feldman, a lawyer at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati who is defending a case against cancer radiation company Accuray Inc.
Mark Chandler, the general counsel of Cisco Systems Inc, which faced a lawsuit that was later dropped, said the practice is a "new cottage industry for plaintiffs' lawyers." Cisco makes sure its proxy disclosures are thorough, he said.
Monteverde, the partner at Faruqi, declined to comment on the criticism.
The new strategy mirrors lawsuits in which shareholders have been able to delay mergers and acquisitions by bringing lawsuits accusing company directors of trying to sell companies at an unfair price. Settlements quickly follow and, as in the new say-on-pay lawsuits, the accords usually involve more disclosures from the company, no cash for the class and fees for the lawyers.
Many of the M&A lawsuits are brought in Delaware, a major venue for business litigation, where judges have become increasingly critical of settlements in which attorneys get paid but plaintiffs receive more information but no cash.
The compensation lawsuits, however, were filed not in Delaware but in the states where target companies are headquartered. Judges have given the cases a mixed reaction.
In an early victory for Faruqi, Superior Court Judge James Kleinberg in Santa Clara, California, on April 10 blocked a vote at networking equipment manufacturer Brocade Communications Systems Inc scheduled for two days later.
Brocade was seeking to increase the number of shares available under its stock plan. The plaintiff alleged the company failed to disclose details and misrepresented how the increase would dilute investors' holdings.
Kleinberg said the plaintiff had shown a "substantial likelihood" of success in establishing the company did not disclose material information about a proposed increase in shares granted under the incentive plan.
"Denial of the proposed injunction would forever preclude the Brocade shareholders from casting a fully-informed vote on a proposal that could have dilutive effects on their shares, and after-the-fact damages calculations would be speculative and ineffective," he wrote.
Instead of delaying the annual vote, Brocade reached a settlement on April 11 in which it disclosed more details about its stock incentive plan while paying $625,000 in fees to the plaintiffs' lawyers, which were led by Faruqi. John Noh, a spokesman for Brocade, declined to comment.
The plaintiffs in all of Faruqi's cases were individual investors. One plaintiff, Natalie Gordon, is named in three of the lawsuits. The lawsuits gave no details about Gordon or the other plaintiffs, except to say that they are investors in the companies. Gordon could not be located for comment.
The one case that was not brought by Faruqi was filed on behalf of an institutional investor, the St. Louis Police Retirement System, against blood analytics company Abaxis Inc. In that case, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers on October 23 determined the plaintiff would likely succeed in establishing that the company failed to reference material information on its equity incentive plan in its proxy statement and blocked a shareholder meeting from going ahead.
"The law requires that when a board of directors seeks a shareholder vote, the board must fully and fairly disclose all material information regarding the matters on which votes are sought," said Eric Zagar, a lawyer at Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check who represented the plaintiff.
A spokesman for Abaxis did not respond to a request for comment. The lawsuit is ongoing.
At least five companies have reached settlements rather than fight an injunction demand, according to Pillsbury's report. Most recently, WebMD Health Corp agreed on November 15 to a disclosure-only settlement that would pay investors nothing but award Faruqi at least $250,000.
As part of the settlement, WebMD provided supplemental disclosures to investors that detailed the "guiding philosophy" of the board's compensation committee and more details on why it had approved an increase in the number of shares available under a stock plan.
Representatives of WebMD and the other companies that settled - Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc, NeoStem Inc and Applied Minerals Inc - did not respond to requests for comment.
Other companies, though, have fought on and recently some judges have sided with them. At least five times, judges have denied injunction requests, the Pillsbury report said.
In a case involving Clorox, Superior Court Judge Wynne Carvill in Alameda County, California, rejected an injunction request on November 13.
While noting the "public controversy surrounding executive compensation," Carvill said there was "no risk of any interim, much less irreparable harm" if a say-on-pay vote went forward.
"This is not a merger or takeover case that would require the court after a trial on the merits to 'unscramble the eggs' if plaintiff were to prevail," Carvill wrote.
Kathryn Caulfield, a spokeswoman for Clorox, said the company was "pleased with the ruling."
A day later, New York state Supreme Court Justice Thomas Whelan in Suffolk County rejected a similar injunction request in a case involving Globecomm Systems Inc.
Jonathan Wagner, a lawyer at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel who represents Globecomm, said courts recognize that the information the plaintiffs are seeking is not material. The plaintiffs are trying to turn the rules for disclosure in compensation proposals "upside down," he said.
Elsewhere in New York, state Supreme Court Justice Vito DeStefano in Nassau County on November 16 rejected an attempt to get an injunction in an investor lawsuit against Hain Celestial Group Inc.
The chance of shareholders being irreparably harmed by letting the say-on-pay vote go forward was "purely speculative given the advisory nature of the vote," DeStefano wrote.
A spokesman for Hain Celestial did not respond to a request for comment.
Not all of the cases make it to a decision or settlement. In some cases, Faruqi dropped lawsuits before a judge could rule on the injunction request and without a settlement.
Last week, Faruqi withdrew a lawsuit against Microsoft. The company said in a statement that the lawsuit was "meritless" and that it was "confident that courts will continue to recognize these cases don't serve the best interests of shareholders."
Despite the recent defense wins, few lawyers believe they've seen the last of this kind of lawsuit.
Faruqi last week issued a news release saying it was investigating the directors of Greenbrier Companies Inc over their conduct in seeking shareholders' approval of an amendment to its stock incentive plan. Jack Isselmann, a spokesman for Greenbrier, said the company believed the investigation "is without merit."
Sarah Good, who co-authored Pillsbury's report, said there was little companies could do to avoid being hit with these lawsuits.
"Where the plaintiffs securities bar sees that they will get a return on their investment, they're going to keep filing them," she said.
Reporting by Nate Raymond; Additional reporting by Tom Hals; Editing by Eddie Evans, Martin Howell and Steve Orlofsky


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No Child Left Behind—Catering to a New Crop of Racers in the Booming Youth Market
There are plenty of opportunities for kids in oval track, drag and off-road racing, with more new programs added every year. It's a goldmine of future customers, just waiting to be tapped.
By Karen Zurvalec
Every racer, no matter what series or style of car, had to start somewhere…and we all know they're starting younger. From quarter midgets to junior dragsters, there's something for every kid who dreams of being like the drivers he or she sees on TV. And if parents are willing to make the investment, a weekend pastime could become a lifelong passion."One of the things we're seeing is that big tracks and weekly tracks are seeing the need to incorporate youth into their programs," said James Spink, USAC, Speedway, Indiana. "They see this as their future racers. What we've seen through our relationships with these tracks is that a lot of them are starting to build quarter midget tracks and introduce quarter midgets or youth motorsports into their programs. That way, the kids' families are used to coming out to the speedway every Saturday night from when they're five years old up through when they're adults. The tracks are almost building their own minor league system.""Fortunately for us in the youth racing market, we are seeing more and more kids getting involved," said Ashley Garrett, US Legend Cars International, Harrisburg, North Carolina. "Many kids that are involved come from racing families, but not all. We are starting to see kids who had traditionally been involved with 'stick and ball' sports such as baseball, basketball, and soccer, jumping into racing full force. In many cases, once kids begin in racing, they start to get away from sports that they were involved with in the past and focus 100 percent on their racing hopes and dreams. We are even seeing more and more kids being home schooled to allow for the travel many families put in during racing season."There are a number of programs available for youth racers. In fact, tracks and sanctioning bodies are adding new programs all the time, to cater to a market that's almost as energetic as the kids it serves. While karting is another entry point into racing, this article is limited to oval track, drag, and off-road racing.
Gaining Momentum
Youth racing programs are proving to be lucrative to drivers, manufacturers, and local speed shops for a variety of reasons. First and foremost is that many of these programs offer kids an opportunity to get involved in a sport they love. At the same time, these programs teach kids the importance of competition and sportsmanship, lessons they'll take with them throughout the rest of their lives."The youth movement is a great thing in racing," said Frank Simonetti, iTi Motorsports, Ontario, California. "It gets kids involved, it's fun, and it's given our kids a different alternative instead of going out and playing soccer or baseball.""It keeps kids off the street," agreed Terry Kaiser, California Outlaw Racing Association, Vacaville, California. "It keeps them busy, and it humbles them a lot. They get out there in one of these cars, and it's a whole different world for some of them.""It's a great way to get kids involved," added Eric Lotz, NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League, Glendora, California. "It's a great example for them. It's helping them to create a drive to accomplish things, and to learn sportsmanship. We have a wide age range, and it just teaches them so many different skills they need throughout their lives.""I don't think you're going to have a better family-oriented sport," said Aaron Mari, Southwest Racing Association (SWRA), El Centro, California. "And there are too many ways for young kids these days to have extra time, not use it correctly, and end up making some dumb decisions at a young age. Racing gives them something to look forward to as a priority, and it also gives them some mechanical skills that are invaluable. Racing is an individual sport when you're on the track, but it's a team sport when you're trying to get to the track. It teaches young people how to be a good team member, and it also teaches patience."And it's not just kids and their parents who benefit from getting involved in racing. Racing businesses that support youth racers and youth racing programs often maintain relationships with these racers as they move up through different series, and into adulthood—when they start making their own buying decisions."That's where the future is," advised Kristal Loescher, Finishline Racing, Edgewater, Florida. "We've seen it a lot—they start in quarter midgets, and then step into Late Models. They could even get up into the Sprint Cup series. It's endless. Jamie McMurray and Reed Sorensen were quarter midget drivers. That's your future—if you get brand loyalty now and get them comfortable with you as a speed shop, you'll be able to sell them parts and equipment for every division they get into, whether it's safety apparel or hardcore parts like brakes and axles."
Oval Track Programs
One of the most popular oval track cars for youth racers is the quarter midget. While these have been around for years, there are some new programs available to racers and their families."We started our quarter midget initiative last August, with a goal of introducing the kids to the quarter midget realm, and also keeping in mind safety first and foremost, as well as cost," said Spink. "That's been a huge success for us here at USAC." Last year's national championship event featured over 200 cars at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. "We're also doing a seven race Generation Next tour throughout the Midwest, and that's averaged 120 cars per weekend. It's started a ladder system for us here at USAC. So now a boy or girl as young as five years old can start racing quarter midgets, and continue on up through Junior Focus, our Focus program, and also our National series.""Most kids start out, depending on their age, in a kart or a quarter midget," agreed Garrett. "These are great avenues for kids to learn the fundamentals of racing—what the flags mean, race procedures, racing lines, clean racing, and so on. We begin getting racers in Bandoleros at the age of eight. Some of our racers coming into the Bandolero divisions have experience in karts or quarter midgets, and some have never driven anything before."The progression that we generally see are kids coming from karts or QM's up to a Bandolero, then to a Legends car and beyond," he continued. "A young racer may start out in a kart or a QM at the age of four or five, race a few years before moving into a Bandolero at the age of eight. Once a child has reached 12 years old and has a minimum of 45 races in a Bandolero, that child is eligible to move into a Legends car if the child so chooses. From there, they will typically race a Legends car for three to four years, depending on the child's age, until they feel it is time to move to a bigger car, or choose to keep competing in Legends races."The California Outlaw Racing Association (CORA) has a number of youth classes. "We've got a Beginner Box class, Stock Box class, and we run them all the way up to the 600 Multi Class, where they can run pretty much whatever they want to run," said Kaiser. "They start racing at four and a half. The Baby Box, which is the Beginner Box, is just a little go kart with a five horse Briggs motor on it."The number of racers at each event depends on the class, he continued. "Probably 90 percent of our drivers are kids," he said. "We get anywhere between 19 and 29 cars, and I would say 12 of them are kids in each class. A big majority of kids are racing with us.""We started our Mini Dwarf program five or six years ago," said Mari. The SWRA is the sanctioning body for Imperial Valley Speedway, also in El Centro. "The minimum age is five, up to 14. We wanted to be able to give that age group a venue to race. We built a separate track in the infield, and the larger track runs around the outside of it. But we wanted to give that age group some experience and seat time, because the entry level that we have at the larger track is Pure Stock. We found that when we put the young kids, both boys and girls, into the Mini Dwarves, it enhanced their ability to understand their capabilities when they're on the track, and it also gave them a much greater understanding of the regulations that are operated when you're on a track. We use the same flagmen that we use on the large track, and the kids are expected to understand all of the flags, and how to get back in line. It makes it a lot easier when they get on the large track if they've spent at least a season in a Mini Dwarf."
Drag Racing
The NHRA's venerable Junior Drag Racing League is celebrating its 17th season this year, said Lotz. "The age range is from 8 to 17 years old. It's a really family-oriented series. Mom and dad serve as the crew chiefs while the kid races the car."The Junior Drag Racing League has different classes, divided by age groups, Lotz continued. "There are three: The 8 to 12 year olds run in one, then the 12 to 15 year olds, and the 15 and over group. And the NHRA umbrella is over the whole series. Although there isn't a national series, there are track championships at most of our 140 member tracks, and then we have two national events. One is at Bristol, and the other is at Bandimere. At those events, we have over 500 kids participating in eight categories." The League has about 4500 members, he added.The Junior Dragster is a half-scale version of a Top Fuel dragster, with a five-horsepower, single-cylinder engine. "The racing is bracket style," Lotz noted, "so the kids are competing against their times, and not each other." Notable racers who got their starts in the Junior Drag Racing League include Top Fuel drivers Del Cox Jr., Shawn Langdon, Spencer Massey, and JR Todd; and Pro Stock drivers Erica Enders, Rickie Jones, and Richie Stevens Jr."The kids may be the youth market of today, but as they grow older they will become the mature, informed racers/buyers of tomorrow," said Sherrie Barbour, IHRA (International Hot Rod Association), Norwalk, Ohio. "They are the ones who will carry the sport to the next level. They are at the time in their lives where impressions can last a long time, so now is the time to reach each of them."Barbour noted that the most popular Jr. Dragster is the Halfscale, and hundreds of those cars are sold every year. The most effective way to get kids interested in Jr. Dragsters is to take them to the track so they can experience the thrill firsthand, and "hearing from others who actually race a Jr. Dragster is another great method of getting them into the sport," Barbour added. To start out in Jr. Dragsters, the most important thing that's needed is a vehicle, according to Barbour. "Many of the crew chiefs/dads are starting to develop engine and clutch programs of their own rather than sourcing out the task," she stated. "In doing this they will need a dial indicator, micrometers, hones, valve removal/installation tools and, in some cases, boring equipment."
Off Road
Youth divisions are relatively new to off-road racing, but there are a number of companies and series providing avenues for kids to race."Most of the youth market that we do is in off-road racing," said Simonetti. "The off-road racing market has become very big for us. We build Viper chassis off-road karts. There are three series that they run them in: Junior 1, Junior 2, and Modifieds. There are fields of 25 or 30 kids every weekend in the Southern California area racing these things. They start at age eight, and go all the way up to 16 years of age."SWRA will run a Trophy Kart class at Imperial Valley Speedway for the first time this season, said Mari. "We're designing and building a track in the infield," he said. "It's the same age range as the Mini Dwarfs, but they're driving off-road in a miniature Class 1."
Driver Development
While many sanctioning bodies and tracks use youth programs as a stepping stone for kids to get into higher levels of racing, some team owners take a different approach to finding the next great race car driver. The All-American Driver Challenge was started by Tracy Trotter, of Calico Coatings, Denver, North Carolina, to find the next driver of his USAC midget."I was looking for drivers to drive my race car," he said. "I wanted to find the best driver I could, and I was also looking to help somebody financially because they didn't have the money to go race. That was the ideal person I was looking for—someone who had talent, and not necessarily the ways and means to go racing."Trotter set up contests at indoor kart tracks across the country. "We had qualifying heats, races, and time trials," he said. "We took the top five from each center to Atlanta, Georgia, to the Andretti Kart Center. We took 100 kids total. Then we had a three-day runoff. We did time trials, oval racing, road course racing, and endurance racing. We did interviewing skills, and we interviewed them for their marketing skills. We went through three days of testing, took notes, and everybody got racing points, passing points, interview points, and so on. We kept score every day. At the end of the first day, we narrowed it down to 25, and on the last day, we narrowed it down from 25 to 10."The racers were all judged by an expert panel, including Trotter and his crew chief, Gary Huffman, John Andretti, Bones Bourcier, and Rick Benjamin—all well-known names in the racing industry. At the end, the top 10 drivers were taken to Hickory Motor Speedway, and put into Trotter's midget."Bob East came down with all the judges, and helped us judge them in the midget," Trotter said. "We wanted to find out what kind of feedback they could give us in the midget, how well they listened to the crew chief, and what they could tell us about the car, what the car was doing, and how fast they could go. We did that for three days, and at the end of three days, there was always one person that stood out, clearly stood out. So we found out that the system does work, the talent really shines. We've gotten three good drivers so far. The first was Bradley Riethmeyer. He won the championship with us, and the kid just wins everything he gets into. He's a joy to work with. Tanner Swanson won the second year, and we won a championship with him. Jeremy Frankowski is the third kid we picked," who was leading the points at the time of this interview. "So the system works. These guys are capable if they're given the opportunity."
Getting Started
Kids can get involved in racing for a relatively low initial investment, according to our contacts. The amount a parent ends up spending ultimately depends on what kind of racing the child wants to do, and how deeply involved the parents want to get. In many cases, the only things a kid needs are a car and some safety equipment. "First off, you need a Junior Drag Racing League car," said Lotz. "Some of our tracks still rent cars. It's really an inexpensive cost to get involved. A basic Junior Dragster costs about $5000. It can be a simple car, and still be competitive. Then you need approved safety gear, including a helmet, jacket, neck collar, and gloves. All drivers must also wear long pants and arm restraints while behind the wheel.""Kids starting in Bandoleros and Legends cars need to have a helmet with a Snell SA rating, a fire suit of Nomex or equivalent material, fire retardant gloves, racing shoes, and a head and neck restraint of some type—like a HANS, Hutchins or D-Cell," said Garrett."We all need to realize that the youth market is the future for all of our business," Garrett concluded. "We need to work hard on cultivating new drivers, keeping current racers going, and doing all we can to make sure that youth racers are well served. Our industry is constantly evolving and changing, and in order for us to keep up, we all need to be flexible and realize that our young potential customers today will be our customers tomorrow."
Several sanctioning organizations and race tracks are being proactive to keep racing going well into the future by offering programs catering to children. In fact, some are even building the classes catering to children as young as five years old into their regular racing programs. As a result, the children's families become used to going to the race track weekly, which often becomes a habit as the children grow into adults. As one contact explained, "The tracks are almost building their own minor league system."
Racing businesses that support youth racers and youth racing programs often maintain relationships with these racers as they move up through different series, and into adulthood—when they start making their own buying decisions. USAC's quarter midget program is a perfect example of how young children can get involved into racing, and then as they grow, they can transition into other USAC programs, such as Junior Focus, Ford Focus, and USAC's national series.


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/ Thursday, May 14, 2009 / 269 Comments / Appetizers and Snacks , Grilling , Vegetables
Hasselback Potatoes
These Hasselback potatoes looks beautiful, don't' they? Here, I also added several cloves of garlic to these Swedish version of baked potatoes to enhance the flavor. It turned out great, they were very delicious, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside..
Updated: November 26th 2013
This is an updated post with a new video guide on How To Slice Hasselback Potatoes
Hasselback Potatoes
(Printable Recipe)
6 Medium Size Potatoes
2 - 3 Cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
30 g Butter
Maldon Sea Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Preheat the oven to 220˚C (425˚F). Put the potato on a chopping board, flat side down. Start from one end of the potato, cut almost all the way through, at about 3 to 4 mm intervals.
Arrange the potatoes in a baking tray and insert the garlic in between the slits. Scatter some butter on top of each potato. Then drizzle the olive oil and sprinkle some sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Bake the potatoes for about 40 minutes or until the potatoes turn crispy and the flesh is soft.
269 comments:
Wow, these look delicious! Like the perfect cross between roasties and garlic mashed potatoes. I can't wait to give them a try!ReplyDelete
I am SO making these this weekend!! Yum!ReplyDelete
they look absolutely lovely. a very charming dish that could definitely wow many.ReplyDelete
I've never seen anything like this- they look fantasic! and super fun.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 14, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Great to see someone blogging this recipe! One extra tip, cut a thin slice lengthwise off the bottom before you begin cutting it on top. This keeps it from rolling around when cutting.ReplyDelete
Those look fabulous...I'm so doing this for potatoes next timeReplyDelete
Being a Swede I've enjoyed Hasselback potatoes most part of my life. Story goes that this was a specialty item at a restaurant situated in what is called "Hasselbacken" (Hazel hill).ReplyDelete
To facilitate cutting the potatoes to an even depth you can put them in a wooden spoon, it really makes it easier.
The traditional recipe is salt, butter and a sprinkle of breadcrumbs. This is how I've always made them but this is an interesting twist that I'll definitely try, looks very tasty.
I'm going to make these tonight, they look fabulously tasty.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the recipe.
We love making this for dinner, it's easy beautiful to look at and delicious!Hope you wont mind but I'd love to guide Foodista readers to your site, just add this little widget here to this post and it's all set to go, Thanks!ReplyDelete
In Denmark, where I grew up with these type of potatoes we just sprinkle them with paprika. Didn't even consider them not known outside of DK (and Sweden apparently). A tex-mex chilli powder tastes great on them as well.ReplyDelete
Superb potatoes, I'm actually having a bit of a potato frenzy at the moment and stumbled your blog just at the right time. Great blog btw, I just started following you.ReplyDelete
I love making these potatoes, although I only use olive oil, sea salt, ground pepper, and Italian seasoning. I'm DEFINITELY going to have to try this version, as well, it sounds delicious!!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous! And I just bought a 10lb bag of potatoes, so I will give these a try.ReplyDelete
Just "stumbled" on your blog! First one of the day. The potatoes look wonderful...I'm going to make those tomorrow night. Having people over and these are perfect!ReplyDelete
These look great. I'll have to try them.ReplyDelete
these look so good. i'm going to have to try them soon. thanks for the recipe.ReplyDelete
Looks beautiful!ReplyDelete
Must. Try. Today.ReplyDelete
This great recipe also helps save on the electricity bill since they must bake faster!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing.
I am going to try this with sweet potatoes, lime and chili powder as well. wonderful recipe. I may also mention you at my blog:ReplyDelete
These look like grubs! lol :DReplyDelete
looks delicious & yummy though
Great blog
Hope to hear from you,
Monika ♥
@Paige at The Spice House: You're absolutely right! Thanks for the comment:)ReplyDelete
@Jennifer: Great!
@Cindy Khor: So true!
@LK-Healthy Delicious: Do try to make them.
@blad3runn69: Thanks.
@Anonymous: Good idea and thanks for the tips! :-)ReplyDelete
@slow-1: Thanks and yes do try to make them.
Hi Marcus, great information and your brilliant tips on the easier way to cut the potatoes. I'll try it soon and thanks for commenting :)ReplyDelete
@Meg: Thanks.ReplyDelete
@eve: You're most welcome:)
@Alisa@Foodista: Thanks and I shall look into it.ReplyDelete
Hey Pia, I love both paprika and tex-mex chili powder! What a wonderful idea and thanks for the comment :-)ReplyDelete
@Steve189: Right timing huh? Thanks for the stumble and comments :DReplyDelete
@Ashley: Thanks for commenting and Italian seasoning sounds good to me too!
@JennK/CinnamonQuill: Wow! That's a lot of potatoes! Yes, do use some of your potatoes for the Hasselback! Btw, thanks for the cooment :)ReplyDelete
@desiree: Thanks for the stumble and I'm sure you will "Wow" your friends with the potatoes :)ReplyDelete
@LM: Thanks and do try make them ya?
@aichaku-愛着: You're most welcome and hope you like the recipe :)
@pigpigscorner: Thanks.
@Half Assed Kitchen: Yes do try make them.
@Fred: Never thought of that! So true! You're most welcome and thanks for commenting.ReplyDelete
@Marjorie: Interesting twist with sweet potatoes. Do let me know how they turn out and looking forward for your post too :)
@Monika Dubska: Grubs, it is! Thanks for the comment:)
Is it better to use waxy or floury potatoes for this?ReplyDelete
@S - voodoobass: Waxy potatoes works better because they are good at staying firm and keeping their shape. Thanks for the comment:)ReplyDelete
Fantastic recipe! I will be doing this one very soon. Thank you for the idea. I gave it a thumbs-up on Stumbleupon:)ReplyDelete
- MalloryMay 18, 2009 at 4:44 PM
These sound fantastic! Thumbs up on Stumble!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 6:03 PM
So, how cool, and how easy is that? A hit in my house for sure!! and it's hot where we live. I will have to see how well it travels, but for now, an excellent home dish which the whole family loves.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 8:30 PM
looks good but don't heat olive oil above 350 degrees F. It turns to trans-fat when heated up to about 370 or so. Butter is good at 400 degrees though.ReplyDelete
Love the gorgeous look of those potatoes, absolutely yummy. Will definitely try those. ThanksReplyDelete
JUST GORGEOUS!!They are brilliant!ReplyDelete
Hi! I made these last night and they were wonderful and so easy! Will go on the rotation for sure. Thanks!ReplyDelete
Looks super yummy!ReplyDelete
Looks super yummy!ReplyDelete
OMG! Those look sooooo good!ReplyDelete
i just tried this recipe, it is so super easy and incredibly delicious! thanks for the tip!ReplyDelete
So beautiful! I love how you added garlic. I've never made these b/c they seemed to plain. And I can't believe you used just 2 tbs. of olive oil. I'll have to give them a go.ReplyDelete
Hasselback potatoes work!ReplyDelete
These potatoes look wonderful...ReplyDelete
merci for the recipe.
- NicoleMay 19, 2009 at 9:42 PM
WOW this is one I'll have to try. When you bake them, do the slices separate on their own?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 4:39 AM
Can't believe I have never seen these before... tried the recipe out this weekend and they taste as good as they look! I'll be doing that one again.ReplyDelete
Nice idea. I also like the look of your blog.ReplyDelete
- Tom FularyMay 20, 2009 at 2:00 PM
What I'd REALLY like to see is HasselHOFF potatoes!ReplyDelete
Another easy way to cut the potatoes without cutting the whole way through is to place a wooden chopstick on either side of the potato so you simply slice down until your knife is resting on the chopsticks.ReplyDelete
@tahtimbo: Thanks for the "thumbs-up"!ReplyDelete
@Mallory: Thanks for the "thumbs-up" too!
@Anonymous:Thanks for the tips! :)
@Dhi: Do try the recipe and thanks for commenting.
@Deeba @Passionate About Baking: Thank you;)
@Tracy: Great to know the potatoes turns out wonderful :D
@Kimi Wilson: Thanks:)
@Mary(Little Brown Bird/All Up In My Kitchen): Thanks and do try making them:)ReplyDelete
@tschoerda : Wonderful!
@Lameen: I'm glad that you like my blog and thanks for commenting:)
@Julie: You should give it a go, simple and tasty:)
@Jams : Yay!ReplyDelete
@feasting-on-pixels (terrie): Thanks and you're most welcome:)
@Nicole: Yes, he slices will separate on their own.
@Anonymous: Fantastic!
@Lameen: Thanks:)ReplyDelete
@Tom Fulary: Ha Ha! Knight Rider??
@deib: Thanks for the great idea:)
Great! Going to try it out today :-)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 22, 2009 at 4:01 PM
So gorgeous! I can almost taste that crispy/melty contrast. I'll definitely try these sometime!ReplyDelete
Those are served on a stick down here at Fairs. :-0ReplyDelete
Your pics are gorgeous, I might have to try making those at home ;-)
These look so delicious and crispyReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 23, 2009 at 10:52 AM
I had these just 2 days ago and am thinking of having them again this evening! Have you heard of heaven? Well I just recently went there with these potatoes. Mmm Mmm. Yay and Hooray all at once!ReplyDelete
I've made these before and they were mad! Sprinkle some paprika over the top for some extra bite.ReplyDelete
I failed at making these, sadly... I should have read the comments before trying to cut the potatoes.. Also wondering if I need a different kind of potato, my potato's still got the rough brown looking skin.ReplyDelete
It wasn't a total waste though, despite their look they are still pretty delicious with sour cream.
Simple and impressive! This is definitely my next potato preparation.ReplyDelete
A note in reply to the anonymous comment on the 18th, about heating olive oil - that's a myth.
- LaryeaMay 24, 2009 at 11:06 AM
I really have to try these. I didn't imagine you could get potatoes looking all crispy without dousing them in grease, LOL! I think I'll try them with some paprika, red and cayenne pepper. Thanks A!ReplyDelete
@Walter: Happy cooking!ReplyDelete
@sandwicharchitecture : Do try making them:)
@Rachel : Potato on a stick? Good idea! Thanks.
@Wendylee: Thanks. Do try the recipe.
@Anonymous: Your comment, really made my day! Thanks :D
@Kham Tran: Thanks for the tips!ReplyDelete
@Just Reen: Waxy potatoes are best for this recipe. Hope you will try making them again.
@parsnips aplenty: Thanks and noted about the olive oil :)
@Laryea: Ya, those chili peppers sound good to me too!
I love these and have made them many times - the only thing I add is cheese on top!!ReplyDelete
Phenomenal! My kids will go crazy for these, especially with a little parmesan added on top!ReplyDelete
Hasselback potatos, More like Seneca Wallace potatos. To anyone who got that joke, thanks for watching the NFL!ReplyDelete
Wow, it's looking very delicious.ReplyDelete
I'm getting hungry :) Ill prepare it this weekend. Thanks for the idea.
- VEGETERIANMay 29, 2009 at 6:31 PM
These potato are really good. One of the Perfect collection of potato dish.ReplyDelete
i love your blog .)ReplyDelete
I haven't made these for YEARS!!!ReplyDelete
Guess what I'll be wowing my boys with tonight???
(Erm... the answer is your pototoes. I just realised that the above sentence looked a little suggestive...)
great receipe! I will definately use this for dinner one night!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Put the wooden spoon handle beside the potato to use it as a stop, so you don't cut all the through. Try them on the grill, cook them in foil, but use a garlic vinegrette dressing! Damn fine, and way easy.ReplyDelete
It's always the simple things in life that are unexpectedly the BEST.ReplyDelete
Can't wait to try these.
Thank you for the idea!
WOW! I loved this recipe! I've cooked it twice already and the great thing about it is that you can even add extra stuff and actually be creative. I'm letting all my friends know about it. Thank you soooo much!ReplyDelete
Absolutely loved these potatoes, just the right blend of garlic and pepper and salt. Fabulous!ReplyDelete
I've made these twice so far and used russet potatoes since that is what I have. they take longer to cook, and if you brush the tops with a little melted butter about 20 min before they're done, this helps to crisp the top. I like the italian seasoning idea - didn't think of that. Next time though, I'll be using Yukon Gold potatoes. The ARE wonderfully delicious!ReplyDelete
I love Hasselback potatoes, but it has been a while since I made them. This post remind me to to it again.ReplyDelete
Do you use a special tool to do the cuts or just a very sharp knife (and maybe rest the potato in a wooden spoon like suggested at the top). Would love to give these a try. My email: amy[at]streaminggourmet.comReplyDelete
Wow, that looks absolutely delicious! Great post, you did such a nice job presenting the pictures too...I am definitely going to have to try that recipe this weekend! Thanks :)ReplyDelete
yum I'm making these tonightReplyDelete
First time to your blog....what a wonderful & easy recipe....ReplyDelete
They look superb!!!ReplyDelete
Mmm, j'adore!ReplyDelete
they look fantastic and I bet they taste great. I'm thinking adding some rosemary and serving with some spring lamb...ReplyDelete
Cooked these twice since I read this post. Turned out beautifully both times with minimum of effort on my part.ReplyDelete
Found that rubbing with garlic was sufficient flavour for my lot!!
- Roy CutlerJuly 5, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Tried thesse potatoes and it it was a lovely twist on a simple snack, i can not wait to show them off to friends and work colleagues.ReplyDelete
What a great idea how to cook just an "ordinary" potato. You are a genius, will try tomorrow for dinner. I bet it would be amazing!ReplyDelete
I have been making these for years. I'm getting ready to post my version on my blog. I'm calling it 1 potato, 2 potato, 3 p...more. I use to make these for my kids.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 18, 2009 at 11:45 AM
I stumbled on this from a magazine.....tried them, love them, have them all the time!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the recipe!
A work of art! A simple, beautiful and satisfying dish!ReplyDelete
A simple but impressive way to make potatoes- I love it!ReplyDelete
Very nice and easy potato recipe. The photography really adds flavor .ReplyDelete
- Maria FrölinAugust 25, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Stumbled upon this page and loving it. As a Swede I enjoy seeing this recipe for Hasselback Potatoes, with a garlic twist, and I will try it asap as the photo alone brings back memories and makes me salivate like one of Pavlovs dogs.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 23, 2009 at 12:52 AM
Great recipe, never tried them with the garlic slivers before, delicious.ReplyDelete
I hadn't made them for years, but stumbled upon your pages whilst looking for inspiration (for a departure from boiled spuds)for a dinner guest.
I also sometimes slip a bay leaf into one of the slits in the potato. Good flavour (especially if serving with something meaty) & adds a certain je ne sais quoi to the aesthetics!
OMG, I'll try them for sure, Love the way they look!!!ReplyDelete
These tasted and looked great, thanks for the recipe!ReplyDelete
(Impressive results for not much effort, although mine took close to an hour to cook, not 40 minutes)
I tried these tonight and they were a sure winner in our book! I love how the garlic infuses the potato with great flavor.ReplyDelete
And my daughter, who doesn't tend to like garlic, loved spreading the roasted clove on the potato. It reminded her of my breakfast potatoes
- AnonymousOctober 6, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Just cooked these and they went down a treat! Everyone loved them. Although the garlic can be a little time consuming to put between the slices, I think I will use garlic infused oil or something similar next time.ReplyDelete
Also, 40 minutes isn't long enough either, definitely more like an hour.
All in all, a fantastic recipe that anyone can make.
Definitely worth the extra effort to give each slice a touch of garlic. Makes a great plate presentation!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 16, 2009 at 1:27 PM
Quick tip on cutting them even..put potato between two wooden spoon handles and it will stop you from cutting to deep.ReplyDelete
Wow, gorgeous blog. Absolutely lovely potatoes!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous and looks simply delicious! I am going to try these. I've been looking around for Swedish recipes... I am part swedish and want to explore that side of food :o) Do you have a traditional swedish cookbook you can recommend??? Stop by my blog and let me know! Thanks so much!!ReplyDelete
I tried to make them but after 40 minutes in the oven, the outsides looked beautiful and crispy but the middles were hard. Even after 15 extra minutes the middles were disappointingly crunchy, not at all tender. Any idea what went wrong?ReplyDelete
@Alexa: I'm not sure what went wrong. Did you slice the potato thinly and almost all the way through? I make them many times and always turn out perfect.ReplyDelete
these look really good.. what a clever ideaReplyDelete
Hi, I've followed the recipe for the hasselback potatoes several times, and after baking them for over two hours I end up with potatoes with crispy tops and uncooked bases, do you have any advice? I think since I was using rather old potatoes, that could have had something to do with it, just the regular Idahos.ReplyDelete
@EC: Use Yellow Wax or Yukon Gold potato instead. And slice the potato thinly. Hope you will try making them again.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 11, 2009 at 2:53 PM
I tried these and the concept is great, nice and easy, and the flavor is good, but at least with my oven, 40 minutes wasn't nearly enough time. I'd suggest an hour.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 15, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Though I have a sneaking suspicion that my oven is not as hot as it claims, it took well over 40 minutes to bake them... BUT it is soooo worth it. :)ReplyDelete
I saw the picture and the recipe of the hasselback potatoes two hours ago and I immediately went to the kitchen and cooked them. They turned out delicious and very beautiful!ReplyDelete
SO good. More than 40 minutes for me too, actually 1.5 hours, same amount of time it took to roast the chicken. These are so pretty and fun for the kids to eat. Your photographs of them do them justice!!ReplyDelete
This is what I will be having tonight. It looks awesome and I bet it will taste like that!!ReplyDelete
Could not really be easier. I will be trying this out tonight.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 7, 2010 at 12:05 PM
A fantastic idea. Loved it.ReplyDelete
They are so similar to the potatoes at the Richmond Night Market. I was really impressed by them when I saw them first, but they were deep fried, I think. Yours seem much healthier and equally pretty! I will certainly try them. Glad I found your recipe and thanks for sharing :-)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2010 at 6:48 PM
just tried these tonight...delish, but perhaps it was the size of the potatoes i used, i had to cook well over an hour or so to get them fully done. i finished with a sprinkle of parmesean cheese! yum.ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousFebruary 6, 2010 at 8:32 PM
Well, my (swedish) mother taught me to make them by mixing grated cheese, butter and bread crumbs. some salt and pepper too of course. then you try to get the mix to stick to the potatoes instead of ending up between them... cooking them does take a while, but just make sure the oven's not too hot and that you start making them early.ReplyDelete
My compliment for your blog and pictures included,I encourage you to photoblogReplyDelete
Even week another photo album
Greetings from Italy,
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2010 at 7:45 PM
I make a version of this using curry powder in melted butter and use a pastry brush to apply. Can use oven or microwave. Very tasty.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 11, 2010 at 3:22 PM
In the oven as I type. Only made two, and altered the recipe by using garlic powder and regular salt/pepper. I am a POOR college student, so it'll have to do. Im growing fond of not measuring things either, so i just poured some melted butter on them and probably a bit too much olive oil and called it a day. Hope they tatse just as good as they look!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 15, 2010 at 8:22 AM
These are a sure fire hit, The easy way to cut them is to pass a thin skewer or knitting needle throuth the potato about a third of the way up and slice down on to the skewer, even cuts every time, just mind your hands on the skewer.ReplyDelete
Absolutely stunning pictures. Yum!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 27, 2010 at 4:55 AM
seems yummy! thanks for the recipeReplyDelete
yummmmm!!! kool ... thanks for useful post (recipe).ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 28, 2010 at 11:11 AM
Those look delicious and easy to make!!ReplyDelete
I love when I find a recipe for something that I already have at home...these are a win can't wait to try!ReplyDelete
I think I'll be making these tonight! They look delicious, I think I might add a little Thyme in with the garlic.ReplyDelete
Also just a thank you to the person who linked the information on cooking with olice oil, that was incredibly useful!
I "stumbled" on your website...and it looked so beautiful that I had to try right away..ReplyDelete
they are in the oven right now..can't wait! :-)
Thanks for posting this..
This looks absolutely scrumptious! The dressing sounds superb with the garlic and olive oil... mm!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 1, 2010 at 7:18 PM
I have these in my countertop oven now. Am using sweet potatoes because I had just bought some and they are so good for you. Expecting great things.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 2, 2010 at 10:32 AM
looks delicious!!!ReplyDelete
Like Emeril would say "kick it up a notch" by putting a slice of bacon in between all those cuts or slices of anything else that might cross your mind: eggplant, tomatoes, mushrooms, etc.ReplyDelete
Also, an excellent tip I got from a friend: put 2 wooden chopsticks on both sides of the potatoes when cutting - it'll prevent cutting all the way down.
Interesting and versatile idea! Thanks for sharing :-)ReplyDelete
Looks delicious. ^^ I'm gonna try these tomorrow.ReplyDelete
I tried them tonight, using red potatoes and what people call "butter potatoes" (a yellowish tint to the skin and flesh). The butter potatoes were MUCH better. Overall, though, both were phenomenal! I thought there would be too much garlic. Wasn't even close! They were perfect! Thanks for the suggestion.ReplyDelete
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Very Classy Potatoes!!ReplyDelete
- J McKenzieApril 18, 2010 at 5:18 AM
Just made it, best potatoes I've ever made!ReplyDelete
those look so simple and delicious - going to make myself one soon!ReplyDelete
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They look fantastic, great photos.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 9, 2010 at 4:17 AM
Hmm, I tried them tonight and they didn't come out quite as awesomely as in the picture... Maybe next time I'll try more butter and oil.ReplyDelete
I found this on stumbleupon and its awesome!! I'm about to go make these for an apology lunch haha :pReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 15, 2010 at 11:04 AM
got mine in the oven cooking right now :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 21, 2010 at 8:42 AM
I just made these last night and they were amazing! The garlic permeates the potatoes very nicely and the flavor is awesome. I will be definitely making them again.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 26, 2010 at 6:52 PM
Try this, After baking, sprinkle with shredded Cheddar and pop back into oven until cheese melts.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 28, 2010 at 7:26 AM
I added the cheddar and it was fantastic!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2010 at 5:55 PM
i want to make these right now, but on the grill.... any thoughts????ReplyDelete
@Anonymous: Grill the potatoes on medium "indirect" heat.ReplyDelete
I made this for brunch last week and one of my guests yelped, "Potato chips!" before munching it down. LOL. Great recipe!ReplyDelete
wow, how cool! never seen this before. Another one for my to-do list.ReplyDelete
Wow this hasselback potatoes looks delicious, just by looking at the image it makes my mouth water. It looks like a croissant but really its potatoes. That is incredible, I would like to try this out now. Thanks for posting ingredients.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 4, 2010 at 3:19 PM
Put youre potato in a spoon for slicing ;0)ReplyDelete
I have never seen these before, but they looked so good, I just put a batch in the oven!ReplyDelete
I just made these potatoes! I lived in Denmark for a year and I have family that would make them periodically. I was excited when i found the recipe! For an extra twist I added about 1/8t thyme on each potato, which turned out great.ReplyDelete
Looks delicious - I'm definitely going to try this!ReplyDelete
These are absolutely gorgeous, I must try making some right now. What a way to amp up the normal baked potato!ReplyDelete
Made these twice now and they were delicious both times. Thanks for the great idea!ReplyDelete
Looks delicious!!ReplyDelete
Just got done eating these heavenly potatoes! YUM! I infused the garlic into the oil and used 2 plastic pens on the base while cutting to ensure uniformity and to prevent cutting all the way through.ReplyDelete
I used to make these years ago but I never knew what they were actually called until now! I sprinkled bits of rosemary for additional flavour.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 18, 2010 at 6:02 PM
is the butter supposed to be melted or just in chunks?ReplyDelete
@Anonymous: chunks.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 13, 2010 at 3:35 PM
These are the best! I'm from Sweden and I grew up with these :) The wooden spoon is a must have when cutting thin slices. We always add plenty of cream on top of the potatoes (and in the form) when they have about 10 minutes left in the oven. Makes it ten times better!!! Make sure it's real cream (~40%).ReplyDelete
Love your site! Keep up the good work!
- AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:55 PM
These look sooo good and yummy! Will give it a shot soon! Thanks for posting!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Made these the other night and they were wonderful, crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. I used russets and they didn't even have that mealy grain that they normally have when just baked.ReplyDelete
TIP 1: Cut a thin slice off the bottom so the potato doesn't roll around when cutting the slices.
TIP 2: Lay chopsticks on either side of the potato to obtain consistent vertical slices.
- AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:40 PM
I'm making these tonight as a side dish with honey lime chicken.ReplyDelete
@Anonymous: Enjoy!ReplyDelete
This looks so yummy huh!!! I've never try to eat this kind of recipe yet.ReplyDelete
This looks so yummy! I will have to try it :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 8:16 PM
My mom used to make these all the time when I was a kid, and I never knew what they were called...we called them pill bugs, because they looked like those garden bugs lmaoReplyDelete
thank's a lot for this great postReplyDelete
These are in the oven as I write --my first time trying them. Reading the comments I see you can add many variations with different seasonings. I'm trying this original recipe first but would like to try an Italian and Tex Mex variation later however tonight I will sprinkle mine with paprika and parsley for color and serve with a side of sour cream, banking off the baked potato. Great post, glad I found it, thank you!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 7, 2011 at 5:30 PM
I have made these several times! LOVELOVELOVE your recipe. fantastic twist on the traditional hasselback potatoes.ReplyDelete
i make these all the time but instead of garlic i put pieces of raw bacon in the slices, very yummy.ReplyDelete
Do you have to take the skin off the potato first?ReplyDelete
@lilly: It's not necessary to peel the potato skin.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 30, 2011 at 5:18 PM
Made these tonight using medium sized Idaho baking potatoes. Turned out delicious except they didn't have the golden appearance as pictured. Will try the Yukon Gold potato next time.ReplyDelete
I tried it and it was so easy and delicious! Am going to share it on my blog: www.missusd.com. Will credit and link back to you.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 1:06 PM
Just a quick tip; if you push a skewer through the potatoes length ways, it stops you cutting the slices too deep.ReplyDelete
this is soooo Yummie. Here at home they love it!!! Also great with basil on them!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:10 PM
The story my Chef told me about these in cooking school was that they are originally a German creation and they are named after the German word for when the hair on the back of a dog or cat sticks up when they are frightened or mad.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:13 PM
there is a tool that screws into the end of the potato, and makes one continuous spiral. i don't know what is calledReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 2:39 PM
I just couldn't wait! I had one potato left so I just put it in the oven. I can't wait for my afternoon snack.ReplyDelete
Wow...where have I been all this time....I am very impressed with the appetizing appearance of these baked potatoes. I will have to impress my family with these, that is a sure thing. Love your blog.ReplyDelete
I'm making these potatoes as we speak! I hope they turn out as beautiful as these!!ReplyDelete
Very tasty potatos! My husband loved it so much.ReplyDelete
Thank you!
Those look so good!ReplyDelete
So I made these the other night. My husband LOVED them!! (and so did I) He was begging me to make him more. What is not to love? It is such a fun recipe.ReplyDelete
Thanks so much!
Ooh these look delicious! I will be making these tonight!ReplyDelete
Thanks :)
- AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 2:30 PM
these were delicious. definitely cut the bottom flat before slicingReplyDelete
My poppy used to make these when we were kids and I loved them but he stopped as he said they were fiddly. going to try it out!!ReplyDelete


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PGI Kolloquium:
Prof. Dr. Frank Wilhelm-Mauch,
Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany
PGI Lecture Hall, Building 04.8, 2nd Floor, Room 365
- Anfang
- 08.06.2018 11:00 Uhr
Quantum Computers – Status, Applications, and Perspectives
Quantum computing is currently coming out of the starting blocks of fundamental research and making headlines as a promising and disruptive technology. This talk aims at clarifying the different computational models including gate-based fault-tolerant quantum computing and quantum annealing, and discussing what the elusive and probably near singularity of quantum computers outperforming classical supercomputers means. I will discuss the status of experimental platforms and crucial next steps towards broadening the capabilities of quantum computers.
This presentation is primarily aimed at researchers interested in but not necessarily actively working on quantum computers. It has overlap with a recent meta-study.
[1] https://www.bsi.bund.de/DE/Publikationen/Studien/Quantencomputer/quantencomputer.html
Fax: +49 2461 61-2620
E-Mail: firstname.lastname@example.com


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Nothin' But a Hound Dog
(1) Talk to Julie Farkas about what can be done to help Rex. (2) Return to the King with the news that Rex can be healed. (3) Take Rex to Doctor Henry in Jacobstown to learn how he can be fixed. (4) Acquire a new brain for Rex from one of Old Lady Gibson's dogs. (5) Return to Jacobstown and have Rex's brain transplant performed.
Important Items...[edit]
Mentats, Carton of Cigarettes (x3), Service Rifle, 5.56mm Rounds, 5mm Rounds, Sensor Module (x2), Bobby Pins, Rey's Brain.
This is one of the rare side quests in the game that can't be earned until another, far lengthier and more detailed side quest has already been completed in its entirety. The Side Quest in question is called G.I. Blues , and it's undertaken in the name of The King of Freeside. Upon concluding that side quest, you'll be able to talk to the King about all sorts of issues. Amongst them is his mysterious bionic dog, aptly named Rex. The King will explain that Rex hasn't been quite right for some time. Indeed, Rex may be on his last leg, and nobody has been able to help him out. His body makeup is quite complicated, and not everyone is skilled enough to deal with him. The King suggests that you speak with Julie at the Old Mormon Fort to learn more. We'll do that now.
Upon reaching the Old Mormon Fort (also located in Freeside, as you likely already know), seek out Julie. Julie Farkas is a doctor, though you'd know that if you've already visited the Old Mormon Fort and have spoken with her before. Julie (and her entire order at large) are very kind people, and are willing to help out just anyone. That includes even the King and his dog Rex, whom he brought to the Old Mormon Fort some time ago to try to get him fixed up. Julie doesn't know how to do the brain surgery and robotics work necessary to fix Rex, and there's no one in Freeside or the Strip that can, either. But Julie alerts you that there's a special someone who she knows of who can probably do the work. His name is Dr. Henry, and he's located far, far to the west of Freeside, in a settlement called Jacobstown.
This is important information, integral to finally solving the conundrum of Rex's brain illnesses once and for all. With this new information garnered, return to the King's hideout in Freeside. Seek out the King himself, and speak with him about this new information. Ecstatic by the news (yet a little confused why Julie didn't just tell him this herself), he makes you an offer. While he can't afford to go to Jacobstown himself, or send his men after this doctor, he instead tries to employ you to do the task for him. In return for a voyage westward to Jacobstown, the King promises to lend you Rex for as long as you need him. That's right -- Rex is Fallout: New Vegas' version of Fallout 3's companion Dogmeat, and you'll have him at your disposal if you can successfully get to Jacobstown and convince Dr. Henry to fix up the old mutt.
Now chances are you have never gone to Jacobstown... at least not early in the game, which is when you're likely to undertake this particular quest. Jacobstown, as your map will indicate after speaking with Julie, is far to the west of New Vegas. You'll have to travel there on foot if you've never been westward before, which can be a bit of a challenge, since you're likely to run into a few nasty creatures en route. So you don't want to push things too-too far here. If you're getting walloped, it may be best to take a breather and try this side quest again later. Because believe it or not, getting to Jacobstown simply isn't a walk in the park. The Cazadors and Giant Mantis creatures you encounter en route should be proof enough of that.
One important thing to keep in mind en route to Jacobstown is that you won't be able to get there via a straight shot westward. That is to say, while you can easily cut across a lot of terrain elsewhere on the map, fully taking advantage of the old adage that the quickest way between two location is by traveling in a straight line, you won't be able to do that as you work your way towards Jacobstown. Jacobstown is nestled deep in the woods, and you'll need to take a winding roadway towards it. You really don't have any other option during your first trip to Jacobstown (obviously, you can simply quick-travel there anytime thereafter). So, you've been warned! Seek out the road clearly visible on your map, and follow it as it slowly winds towards Jacobstown.
As soon as you reach the timber barrier on the outskirts of Jacobstown, you'll find yourself intercepted by a Super Mutant named Marcus. Marcus, unlike many of the Super Mutants (and Super Mutant-like creatures) you met during Fallout 3, is a well-spoken, kindly character. You'll learn a great deal by speaking to Marcus, so be certain you explore all angles of conversation before moving on. You'll find out that Jacobstown is a settlement for Super Mutants and Nightkin, and that while they were known to at one time live side-by-side with humans and ghouls, that's no longer possible. Being this far away from the action keeps everyone in Jacobstown safe for the most part, however.
Before you enter the gigantic building at the northern end of the Jacobstown area, you may want to instead explore the bungalows to the right. More than half of them can't be entered into, but there are three that should be accessible. Two are wide open, and should contain items you may want to grab, like Mentats and a Carton of Cigarettes. As for the third cabin, it will be locked, and you'll need a moderate lockpicking skill in order to get in. But if you do, you'll find more goods to collect, including a Service Rifle and some 5.56mm Rounds.
After exploring the bungalow, it's time to enter the gigantic building at the northern end of town (none of the Super Mutants roaming around outside, save Marcus, will have anything to say to you). This building looks huge, and while its interior definitely doesn't mimic the structure's sheer size outside, it's still a considerable place for you to explore. As soon as you enter, speak to the Nightkin at the entrance. His name is Keene, and he, like many Nightkin here, has a chip on his shoulder. Speak to him to learn more about the plight of the Nightkin (associated with their flagrant abuse of Stealth Boys), and then move on. It's time to explore a bit.
The rooms to your left and right on the first floor are unimportant and important, respectively. To your left, you'll find a billiard room chock-full of Nightkin who won't speak to you. On the right, however, you'll find two important characters. Not only will Dr. Henry be stationed here (the man you're looking for), but you'll also find his female ghoul assistant named Calamity. Upon speaking to Calamity, you'll learn that she's Dr. Henry's laboratory assistant. She changes names and jobs every decade, and Calamity and lab assistant are simply the newest permutation of the two. She will have some things of interest to say, but even more importantly, she provides you with a marketplace to purchase goods and unload goods you no longer want. Be sure to take advantage of that, should you wish.
When you're done with Calamity, you can then speak to Dr. Henry himself. Dr. Henry is a studious, older man who once worked for the Enclave. Now, he works here in Jacobstown. He's the only human in the settlement, and is working hard on behalf of the Nightkin. The Nightkin have suffered tremendous mental affects from the Stealth Boys they so rely on, and as a result, they are a suffering community. Dr. Henry intends on helping them out, and that's what he's working hard on doing. When you get through the conversation far enough to ask about your own task, which is to get a new brain for your dog-friend Rex here, he tells you of three different options for you to retrieve a new canine brain. Keep in mind that speaking to Dr. Henry extensively and offering to help him out on his own more immediate tasks will result in another Side Quest, this one named Guess Who I Saw Today .
Before exploring all of the options Dr. Henry gave you, go ahead and explore the rest of the building you're in. There are some bedrooms on the first floor and a plethora of them on the second floor that you can check out. The thing about these rooms is that the items within are a mixture of red-marked items (meaning they're owned by someone) and yellow-marked items (meaning they are free to take). For the time being, it's important you stay on the good side of everybody here, and a result, we implore you to forego taking the red-marked goods, and stick with taking everything else. Doing so will net you items like Cartons of Cigarettes, Bobby Pins, and even a huge haul of 5mm Rounds. Indeed, you can even find items we'd normally tell you to ignore, like Sensor Modules, since you can quickly unload them back with Calamity before moving on.
Dr. Henry, in all of his curtness, offered up three different locations where a new dog brain can be found. One such location is the Gibson Scrap Yard, which is located due north of Novac, and southward from HELIOS One. The second location is The Fort, a Legion-operated area way out on a peninsula on the eastern edge of the map. And finally, there's the brain controlled by some Raider-like enemies called Fiends. In our particular walkthrough, we'll be traveling to the Gibson Scrap Yard. Doing so maximizes the choices you have to make, so that you can finish this side quest in any way you'd like. You can pursue either of the other two brains if you'd like, but that won't be covered here.
The Gibson Scrap Yard is associated with another Side Quest , wedged in between HELIOS One (to the north) and Novac (to the south). Since you've almost certainly been to Novac already, you can simply quick travel there and then run northward to run into this gas station. When you do, you'll encounter an elderly lady aptly-named Old Lady Gibson. You can speak with her at length. Now, your option here is to either cough up a significant amount of Bottle Caps to purchase her dog's brain. Or you can simply kill the dog and steal the brain, though keep in mind that doing so will also require you to kill the old woman. As usual, you can progress however you'd like. All that's important is that you have Rey's Brain when all is said and done.
With a canine brain in hand (whether it's Rey's or not), there's nothing left to do but to return to Jacobstown. Upon returning, simply walk back into the massive building at the back end of the settlement and seek out Dr. Henry in his office to the right of the entrance. Speak with him and offer up your new-found brain. He'll quickly place it in Rex, and just like that, Rex will be fixed (keep in mind that the brain you find for Rex will specifically temper his abilities in some way). The side quest will then end hereafter; there's no need to return to Freeside to show the dog to the King or anything. No need at all.


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