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The Atlanta Steam (3-3) came into Sunday's playoff matchup with plenty of confidence, having beat up on the Omaha Heart all season long. Moreover, they touted 2 MVP candidates in quarterback Dakota Hughes and wide receiver Lauran Ziegler, which is quite possibly the most dynamic combination on offense in the Legends Football League. As for the Chicago Bliss (6-0), they haven't lost a game since early in the 2013 season. They also have a league-leading quarterback in Heather Furr, who likely feels snubbed by MVP voters and running back Chrisdell "Ferrari" Harris, who averages 6.6 yards per carry and is dreaded by linebackers across the league.
This was a home game for the Chicago Bliss, which only intensified the microscope on Atlanta's 2 MVP hopefuls. While young, Hughes has proven that she can deliver textbook strikes downfield, it also helps to be throwing to the league's best receiver. Ziegler is phenominal at the wide receiver position, with 20 catches and an average of 11.2 yards per catch. Her 7 touchdowns nearly doubles the 2nd best receiver in the LFL. She has the frame, speed and hands that most receivers dream of. The Atlanta Steam have built up quite the reputation for being young and explosive, but the Chicago Bliss are chasing their third championship in a row and have very little respect for a team that's established itself against the LFL's lowliest franchise of all-time (Omaha).
The game kicked off on a designed play by Atlanta that would see the ball kicked short in hopes of catching the mighty Bliss off-guard. Instead, Chicago would field the kick well enough to hold onto it and begin with great field position at Atlanta's 21-yard line. Right away, Furr went to work throwing the football. On what appeared to be a broken play that ended as an incompletion, Atlanta was flagged for being offsides. A mistake which can be expected from an inexperienced playoff team in the playoffs.
Following the penalty, Chicago began gnashing into the heart of the Steam with the powerful legs of Harris, who's rightfully earned the name "Ferrari". On the very next play, the Bliss would show pass formation and an outside blitz put Furr into the ground. Atlanta had indeed come to play ball. Striking blood first, however, Furr connected with Harris on the ensuing play for a touchdown.
The Chicago crowd immediately became energized as Harris walked from the endzone determined to earn a Legends Cup birth. As they lined up for the conversion, Furr gave a hard count which drew Atlanta offsides once more. She'd already picked up on the fact that the Steam were nervous and inexperienced, proving she is cut from the cloth of a champion. Furr would push her way into the endzone for 2 more on the next play via a quarterback keeper up the middle, extending their lead to 8-0.
Atlanta opened up their first drive with a designed quarterback run which was meant to flex their speed a bit. Instead, Bliss defenders quickly swarmed into the backfield and threw Hughes to the ground several yards behind the line. Chantell Taylor got credit for the sack and her message was clear, Atlanta was no longer playing the Omaha Heart. The relentless pressure on Hughes would continue for several minutes, even forcing her to nearly throw an interception at one point, which is uncharacteristic, having only thrown 1 all season. While the Steam's blockers looked flustered and confused, Chicago looked like a championship defense.
The Bliss' plan had become evident with around 5 minutes to play in the 1st quarter. They wanted to run the ball well on offense while displaying barbarism on the defensive side of things. Even when Atlanta got to Furr, she would make a play with the football. The 1st quarter would come to a close the same way it had been played as Chicago ran hard and Atlanta did what it could to hold up against the barrage. The Bliss led things at the end of the 1st quarter, 8-0.
The 2nd quarter would begin with Chicago trying a bit of trickery with an end-around reverse which was fumbled in the backfield, eventually recovered and then tossed for an incompletion in the endzone. It could have worked very well for Chicago as Atlanta was thinking run, while at the same time, it could have ended with Atlanta recovering the fumble and turning the tide of the ballgame. This has been the worry with Chicago all season long. Without trickery or throwing the dump pass to their star running back, they can't seem to strike deep down the field. It resulted in a turnover on downs, which finally saw Atlanta's two MVP finalists (Hughes, Ziegler) return to offense.
The Steam would immediately lean on their running game in hopes of opening things up downfield. Nothing doing, as the Bliss defenders were all over the field and quickly shut the Steam's running attempts down. Atlanta would eventually charge down the field on the back of two Bliss penalties. Their progress would be halted, however, as they were then flagged for a pair of penalties as well. One of them against their own head coach for unsportsmanlike conduct. On the reception that followed, Atlanta's Ziegler would try her best to motivate the players in red and black.
Atlanta would follow up with a deep strike to the endzone, hitting Ziegler, who was ruled out of bounds. The Steam would challenge the call and ultimately lose the challenge. It had become the theme for the night with the Atlanta Steam. They would either shoot themselves in the foot with a penalty or miss a golden opportunity by missing a read or dropping a pass.
It was more of the same throughout most of the 2nd quarter but somehow, with only 7 seconds remaining before the half, Furr tossed a pass under pressure that was completed to Alli Alberts for a touchdown. She'd finally become the pocket passer that fans have been waiting for. Again, Furr drew the inexperienced Steam defense offsides on the conversion to move the Bliss closer to the endzone. Harris would add 1 more point on a handoff as the Bliss went into halftime leading 21-6 after Atlanta's Hughes threw deep, only to be picked off by Chicago's Alberts as time expired.
For the Atlanta Steam and their fans, the 1st half had been horrifying. Not only were they forced to play defense throughout most of the half, which took their big-strike offense out of the picture, but they had not contained the run and made countless mistakes on defense. Meanwhile, for the Bliss and their fans, it was buisness as usual. Chicago runs the ball in strangulating fashion as they control the clock. They've been able to slow down the most explosive teams, and Atlanta had proved no different. Their plan was to chew into the Steam defense and grind out yards with the Ferrari, then let their defense play tough.
Early in the 3rd quarter, Chicago's Furr caught fire in the passing game once more, proving her critics wrong as she landed several tactical strikes downfield. Connecting with wide receiver Jamie Fornal down the sideline really seemed to bring the Chicago crowd to life. She'd found her stride and used the momentum to once again return to the running game at which time Harris scored on a nasty run up the middle. She wasted little time in charging to the Steam bench and giving them a gesture of farewell.
Atlanta's players seemed to be beaten mentally at that point and it was on their faces. For the Ferrari, the Steam were only standing in the way of her next victims, the Seattle Mist, and she had no problems letting their coaching staff know it. Taking offense, Atlanta blitzed in to prevent Furr from doing anything on the point after attempt, leaving the Bliss with a commanding 27-6 lead. It would be the last sign of life Atlanta would show in the 3rd quarter. Meanwhile, Chicago would pile on another touchdown. Adding an extra point, the Bliss led 33-6.
Barring a miraculous comback against one of the strongest franchises in LFL history, Atlanta was all but beaten. They had struggled all game to contain Chicago's star running back and now the Bliss would go to her in order to dwindle the clock down. Atlanta would try its hand at striking deep, time and again, as Hughes displayed her fantastic arm-strength. Chicago expected it, though, and was there to break things up on each attempt.
Just as she'd done all game long, Chicago's Harris struck paydirt on a running play as she rumbled through the arm-tackling of a worn-down Atlanta defense. It was the nail in the coffin for the Steam, who'd lost all hope. Chicago would take a landslide 41-6 lead and that's where the game would end.
The Atlanta Steam left Sunday night's game a battered roster full of talent. Having come into the game with 2 MVP hopefuls in Hughes and Ziegler, nothing really got going offensively for the Steam. If anything, their running game was non-existent. Combined with the fact that Chicago ran the ball well all night long, the Steam couldn't keep their playmakers on the offensive side of the football long enough to accomplish anything. They'll head into the off-season in search of ways to improve their running game, as well as their defense's ability to stop the run.
For the Chicago Bliss, things went according to plan. It's certainly not the prettiest or most exciting offense to watch, but they continue to run the ball with authority and do it virtually uncontested. Absolutely nobody has an answer for Chrisdell "Ferrari" Harris. Because of her effectiveness, quarterback Heather Furr only needs to manage the ballgame – which she does mistake-free. Add deep-threat Alli Alberts and the league's most belligerent defense and you have the recipe for a dynasty.
The Chicago Bliss will now travel to the Legends Cup in Seattle on Sunday, August 23 to face the Seattle Mist (5-1). Both teams have earned their way into the LFL's most-anticipated matchup of all-time. For Chicago, it's about making history as they will chase their 3rd consecutive Legends Cup while keeping their undefeated streak alive. They will rely on Furr's ability to manage the football game without making mistakes, leaving their Ferrari to pound the Mist into submission with her punishing running game.
As for the Seattle Mist, they will be in front of a home crowd that absolutely believes it's their destiny to win. At quarterback, Matheny has the ability to change any football game on a single play, while Brace is an architect on the gridiron, playing both sides of the ball flawlessly. No matter how you slice it, the 2015 Legends Cup should be one of the most epic games our sport has ever seen.
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Michigan street punks The Hex Bombs are streaming their new single "Let's Go."
You can give it a listen below.
"Let's Go" is the bands' first release since their last album, Everything Earned, was released in 2014 via East Grand Record Company.
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 12:30 PM (PST) by The Torchbearer
Michigan street punks The Hex Bombs are streaming their new single "Let's Go."
You can give it a listen below.
"Let's Go" is the bands' first release since their last album, Everything Earned, was released in 2014 via East Grand Record Company.
Friday, August 14, 2015 at 2:53 PM (PST) by Gina Skidz
Michigan's celtic punk act The Tosspints have a new album called The Privateer out today via East Grand Record Company, and to kick things off, they also released a video for the track "Hollow Man." Watch it below.
The band describes the story behind "Hollow Man" like this:
"A former soldiers thoughts on trying to have a normal life while still dealing with his own experiences, and coping with personal feelings that don't seem to be understood by civilian culture."
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 6:00 PM (PST) by Bizarro Dustin
The second batch of bands have been announced for the 5th annual Upstart Fest. Hudson Falcons, OC45, Lost in Society, A Minor Revolution, and Legally Fucked will all be joining the previously announced acts Avenue Rockers, Cry Havoc!, Two Man Advantage, and Posers, with more bands to be announced soon.
The tour runs between Portland, ME and Baltimore, MD in late September/early October. You can check out the full list of dates and locations here and we'll be sure to keep you updated as more bands are announced.
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 10:00 AM (PST) by Bizarro Dustin
Michigan based label East Grand Record Company have released a brand new compilation that they're giving away as a name-your-price download. The compilation, fittingly titled East Grand Free Comp II features tracks by The Hex Bombs, Continental, Lexington Field, The Ramshackle Army, The Enders, The Tosspints, and more.
You can stream it below, or download it here.
Friday, June 26, 2015 at 7:44 AM (PST) by Screeching Bottlerocket
Montreal street punks Out Of Order have just announced they will be embarking on a 2-week-long European tour in late July. You can check out all of the dates and locations below.
The band's currently in the studio working on a new album titled Stuck in the Mud, which will serve as a follow-up to 2013's Better Days. We'll keep you posted as more details on the record come to light.
Friday, June 5, 2015 at 6:34 AM (PST) by villagebrown
Michigan Celtic punks The Tosspints announced that they have completed their fourth studio full-length and will be releasing it on August 11th of this year. In light of this announcement, the group have put 3 songs off of the album up for streaming. Singer and guitarist Don Zuzula had the following to say about the album:
We've really raised the bar with this one, 10 new tracks, the title track being one of the biggest undertakings we've attempted to date, a 16 minute epic story about a young crew member of a privateering vessel who is lost at sea. The rest of the album kicks things up as well, containing some of the best material we've ever written, though it's not far off from what everyone is used to from us in terms of songwriting.
You can take a listen to "Hollow Man" (track 6), "How Do you Feel" (track 7), and "The Dregs" (track 9) here.
The Privateer will serve as a follow-up to the band's 2013 full-length titled Have You Been Drinking?, which was released through East Grand Record Company. We will keep you updated as details come to light.
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 2:08 PM (PST) by Gina Skidz
New Jersey's Hudson Falcons are heading back to Europe for the first time since 2012, and they will be bringing fellow New Jersey natives The Scandals along for some of the dates. If you want to see them live, check out where they'll be playing below. Prior to leaving for Europe, the band is playing a string of dates in the U.S., and you'll find those dates below as well.
Hudson Falcons most recently released Peace of Mind in March on the East Grand Record Company label.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 4:08 PM (PST) by jaystone
Another new track debut from the lads in The Devil's Cut for your Hump Day evening. The Michigan-based Americana/folk/punk four-piece are streaming their brand new song "Antium" for your listening enjoyment. Check it out here.
"Antium" is the title-track from The Devil's Cut's upcoming full-length, which is due out March 31st via the good folks at East Grand Record Company. You can pre-order a digital copy right here.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 7:16 AM (PST) by Midwest Punk
Michigan americana/punk/folk group The Devil's Cut are streaming a new track from their upcoming album. Listen to "More Weight" below.
The song is off the band's album, Antium, which is due out March 31st via East Grand Record Company. You can pre-order a digital copy right here.
If you're a fan of The Gaslight Anthem, Chuck Ragan, or Lucero, I think you'll probably enjoy The Devil's Cut.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 4:54 PM (PST) by jaystone
Lansing, MI-based Americana punk band The Devil's Cut have announced details of their brand new full-length. It's called "Antium," and it's due out April 1st via East Grand Record Company. Pre-orders for the album are up and available right here.
To whet your appetite, the band are streaming the brand new track "Rust Belt 2: Son of the Rust Belt." You can stream it below.
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Montreal based street punk band, Out Of Order aren't exactly new to the punk rock scene, but they're new to DS coverage. These guys have been around since 2001 and have since released two full-length albums and a split 7″ with Gag Order. Their most recent LP, "Better Days" came out last year and will soon be available for the first time on CD through East Grand Records. If you haven't heard them before, you can stream three tracks and buy the digital format of that album below.
What's next for Out Of Order? The band will be entering studio in the upcoming months to record their third full-length album, and should be heading on the road this spring/summer to play some US and European tour dates. Stay tuned folks cause we're not done hearing from these guys…
Friday, November 28, 2014 at 1:15 PM (PST) by kimofhearts
Canadian Celtic punks The Mahones shared some disappointing news this morning for their American fans. As you most likely know, The Hunger & The Fight (Part One) was released in early October on Whiskey Devil Records in Canada and on East Grand Records for the USA. That was the plan anyway.
According to the band, all US orders of The Hunger & The Fight (Part One) have been cancelled and will be refunded through East Grand Records. You can read the full statement from the band below, and trust they are working to line up new distribution for the US soon. *Note there's been an update with some good news regarding those orders in the statement as well.
You can order a digital copy of the album on iTunes here. Part Two is due out in February 2015.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 5:32 PM (PST) by jaystone
Brand new music from the gang in Lexington Field tonight. The San Diego-based fiddle rockers are premiering the brand new track "Whiskey." Check it out below.
Lexington Field recently signed to East Grand Record Company and are busy working on a 2015 full-length. Recording is set to begin January 10th. Stay tuned!
Lexington Field's last album was 2013′s "No Man's War," was released on New Folk and Blind Eye Records. If you're not familiar with Lexington Field, check out "No Man's War"here.
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Ever wonder what the folks who run Dying Scene have been listening to lately? We're going to pretend you said "yes" to that question and feature a curated playlist from a different DS editor each week with the intent of exposing you to some new kickass punk bands. This week's installment comes to you courtesy of editor Gina Venz.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 10:27 AM (PST) by The Torchbearer
Lafayette, Indiana punk rockers The Enders have just been announced as the newest addition to the East Grand Record Company family. The label will be releasing The Enders' new album Midwasteland next year, and in anticipation of the new album, they will also be re-releasing the bands last album The Ruins of Ambition. The digital version of that re-release will be available on November 18th, with a physical release to follow in early 2015. We will keep you updated as more details come to light.
The Ruins Of Ambition was originally released in 2012 via Unrepentant Records. You can listen to the album on the bands' bandcamp.
When the sun's out and I'm feeling carefree I love my ska and pop-punk. When I'm feeling nostalgic and wistful I skew towards Menzingers or emo. When I've had three cups of coffee and need an outlet for the nebulous discontentment that silently builds behind the exterior of my stoic demeanor I turn towards hardcore-punk. That's where I'm at this morning so when a request to check out the debut album from Californian skate-punk/hardcore act Facelift hit my inbox it was perfectly timed. This music is raw. It's fast as hell. And it's f'ing pissed off. Oh, and it's riddled with metallic riff breakdowns which absolutely clinched it for me (give it 2:20 into the album opener to see what I mean). Turn up the volume and let off some steam with me by streaming "Sinceforevertilwhenever" here.
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Explorer Sir Hubert Wilkins once went on an Arctic expedition in which he co-operated with researcher Harold Sherman. Over 68 nights he would spend a little time trying to communicate the events of the day by thought to Sherman in New York. Records of the test show that Sherman wrote some incredibly accurate notes.
This was one of the most celebrated cases of telepathy, the believed ability to receive messages in the mind from another mind. A term coined by Frederic Myers in the 19th century, it is usually called extrasensory perception, or ESP, today; although the latter also takes in clairvoyance and precognition.
Classic examples of telepathy which most people have experienced include foreknowledge of someone about to phone you, or thinking about someone then seeing them. Sceptics deny this is telepathy, but merely coincidence.
J B Rhine began the first 'scientific' analysis of telepathy in the 1930s. Using packs of 25 cards with 5 sets of five symbols, subjects would try to guess which symbol another person had turned over. The number of guesses above chance suggested ESP.
By the 1970s, the Ganzfeld became popular, where a person is placed in sensory deprivation and asked to speak his thoughts whilst another person concentrates on sending images of a picture he is looking at. Evidence has been patchy.
Theories to explain telepathy have included the idea that messages are carried on radio-like waves, or are a product of pheromones, or airborne hormones. All such ideas have been discounted.
Others opt for more esoteric explanations, such as Carl Jung's 'collective unconscious'; a level of mind below the personal and arguably connecting minds together. Quantum mechanics allows spontaneous action, suggesting an answer may also exist here.
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in 1969, this was good because they would have learned about how to do things, like for the boys carpentry and metal work and for girls touch-typing, sewing and cookery, this was good because rather than spend all day doing drugs they were at school learning vital skills for everyday life. This was also a place for friends to talk, about music after lessons, and about where and when they could meet to take drugs, or even to sniff glue, which was also rife in the 60's So in reality yes the popular culture did do more harm than good, but that what made the 60s what it was, and is remembered, as being the best time to be a teenager for the music and drugs. And as with most things that happened to people, most were only phases, which thankfully, did not have any lasting effects on most of the people concerned. ?? ?? ?? ?? Ben Pharoah ...read more.
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The Usk up close.
A gentle and easy-to-access walk along the scenic banks of the river Usk. Along the way you'll pass verdant meadows and clear running water, see lots of wildlife – and also get an insight into the history of the gateway town of Abergavenny.
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Length: Just under 4½ miles (7km)
Time: 1½–2 hours
Start: Pyscodlyn Farm bus stop by Pyscodlyn Farm and Campsite on A40 between Abergavenny and Crickhowell (OS map ref: SO 268156)
Finish: Abergavenny bus station (OS map ref: SO 302140)
There are regular buses from Abergavenny to the starting point on routes X43 and 43
OS map: Explorer OL13 (1:25 000 series)
Facilities: Visitor centre and toilets at Abergavenny bus station, cafés, pubs, shops and railway station in Abergavenny
Along the way
Castle Meadows
Twitchers will be pleased to learn that this stretch of the river Usk is particularly abundant with birdlife. Colonies of sand martins nest in the river's sandy banks, providing a dazzling display of high-speed aerobatics as they snap up insects on the wing. Kingfishers can also be spotted regularly, while the winter months give a good chance of seeing goosanders – the males particularly resplendent in their dazzling white plumage with black and green heads.
River Usk
Its headwaters are in the Usk reservoir at the foot of the remote Black Mountain in the west of the Brecon Beacons National Park. It flows for 63 miles (102km) reaching the sea at Newport. For much of its length – especially in its central stretch around Abergavenny – it flows through a beautiful, broad vale framed by the central Brecon Beacons to the west and borderland Black Mountains to the east. Noted for its flora and fauna (and prized by anglers for its salmon and trout fishing), the river is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Abergavenny Castle
The town's ruined castle was founded in the 11th century, growing into an impressive stone-built fortress by the 1300s before being demolished by Charles I in 1645. What remains of the castle is now home to Abergavenny Museum. It's a centuries-spanning exploration of local history, featuring everything from Roman artefacts to a recreated World War II air raid shelter, a late 19th-century Welsh kitchen to posters advertising The Beatles' 1963 show at Abergavenny Town Hall.
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Fabulous Cheese Cake
Submitted by Mona W.
This is my perfected recipe after trying 5 other cheese cake recipes. It's adapted from Ina Garten's recipe and scaled to fit 7 inch pan. You can add lemon rind, lime rind, lemon juice…but I found juice curdles the cheese slightly and changes texture. I will try it with lots of rind and no juice one of these days.
For a 7×4 inch Fat Daddios cheesecake pan which I purchased on Amazon which has the removable bottom:
In a food processor process
- 1 cup or more butter cookie crumbs. I like Leibniz European butter cookies that I find at Walmart. You can add some sugar if you want depending on how sweet cookies are. I add about a tsp of sugar and a pinch of salt to the Leibniz cookies. You can also use Ritz Crackers with sugar added to your liking. (makes a great crust!)
- 3-4 Tablespoons melted butter or until crumbs look like wet sand and will hold together when pressed.
Put a parchment round on buttered removable pan disc, butter sides of pan. Press mixture evenly onto bottom of pan and slightly up sides of pan with a small round or whatever works for you. I have a 1/4 cup measuring cup that lost it's handle which works great!
- 2 8oz softened cream cheese
- scant 1/4 tsp salt or pinch
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- half cup sugar
- 2 eggs, 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- If you like add as much grated lemon rind as you wish.
- In a food processor process the cheese for about 30 seconds. Add sour cream and salt. Process few seconds. Add sugar. Process few seconds.
- Add eggs, one at a time, processing after each.
- With last egg add 1 tsp vanilla. ( You will need to scrape down the bowl as needed as you mix the filling in the food processor.) Process until completely smooth.
- Pour into prepared pan lined with crust.
- Cover pan with folded paper towel first, and then secure the paper towel with foil. (The paper towel layers help keep water off the cake)
- Add two cups water to Instant Pot.
- Place trivet in pot along with foil sling, then lower pan centered on sling, making sure there is ample room around the sides of the pan for steam to rise.
- It took me a while to get the time right on this recipe because the middle kept coming out way too runny for what most recipes call for. Finally I nailed it at 40 minutes on high pressure, natural pressure release. (Perhaps a cheesecake that isn't covered will take less time) Lift cake out by sling handles and place on a rack to cool.
- If there is any water on cake use corner of paper towel to absorb it. For me, there is usually a tiny bit of water on the finished cake but not much.
- The cake will still jiggle perfectly in the middle, as it should. There will be no cracks. It is the perfect cheesecake with a velvet texture.
- Mix about a cup of sour cream with sugar to your liking, a little vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Spread on hot cake. (mix well to dissolve sugar)
- After cake has cooled, cover to chill leaving the foil cocked for any residual heat to escape to prevent condensation. When it's cold, secure the foil completely. I like to make day before serving to make sure it's super chilled.
- When ready to serve, place center of removable cheese cake bottom on a tall glass. Remove the sides of the pan by gently pushing down towards the glass. (Pull the sides of pan down, being careful not to knock the glass over) It's tricky at first and you have to coax the pan slowly until the sides release.
- Use a butcher knife to separate parchment from cake/ pan bottom and slide onto serving platter. (you can leave parchment on if you wish..)
- Run a hot knife under water to slice cold cheese cake, rinsing and wiping the knife after each cut. This insures a smooth perfect cut!
38 Responses to "Fabulous Cheese Cake"
I have a ip duo 80
I have a 8 in spring Form pan and made thus recipe. Due to the larger pan the cheese cake was about an inch and a half thick.
Any suggestions?..I could double the recipe…but how much time to cook it ??
Thanks, Kelly
Mona s Wachsler Reply:
July 10th, 2017 at 10:26 am
Hi Kelly. Good question. Since yours was spread thinner in an 8 inch pan, did you follow the same time and if so did it turn out ok or was it too done? I have never doubled since I have the 6 quart Duo, but I think what I would do if I were able to use an 8 inch pan, is try increasing the recipe by 1/2 and keep the same timing as I give. It should jiggle a little in the center but not too much. I think that increasing by 1/2 might get you close to the same thickness as a 7 inch pan. I'd worry that doubling the recipe may be too much batter for an 8 inch pan- but I could be wrong.
I have 8.5 in Fat Daddio pan….can this be used for your recipe…I have 8 at IP
Shirley Reply:
February 27th, 2017 at 12:03 pm
Sorry, 8.5 in fat daddio cake pan & 8 qt Instant Pot…can I use your recipe in this size
Shirley Reply:
February 27th, 2017 at 12:08 pm
I am so sorry to be confusing. In a nutshell, what size cheesecake can I make in an 8 Qt Instant Pot. If so, can I use your recipe (love Ina Garten) and directions.
Mona s Wachsler Reply:
April 18th, 2017 at 2:18 pm
I think Ina uses a 9 inch for her cheesecake. If you are going to use an 8 inch pan, I would try to increase the (my) recipe by 1/3 or even 1/2, or cut Ina's recipe by 1/4. (there are recipe converters on the web…) If you use an 8 inch for my recipe, you'd have a very thin cheese cake. Sure you can follow Ina's directions for preparation and then bake in Instant Pot according to my directions. Timing will probably be about the same. Make sure you have enough space for the steam to rise around your 8 inch pan on all sides. Good luck!
I have been reading all these different recipes, they ll say different cooking times? I went with the one in the Insta pot cookbook it said 15 min Key lime cheesecake… one issue. However my greateset fear is that the graham cracker crust would get all soggy from the steam and pressure….sure enough that happened! I was making it for NYE tonight, but it looks like I 'll have to toss it out and try something else…disappointing
Mona s Wachsler Reply:
January 3rd, 2017 at 8:19 am
Mary Ellen, after trying many cheese cakes un-covered in the IP and failing from puddles of water on top, I switched to folded paper towel and foil to cover top of cake pan. The paper towel absorbs water and I usually have less than 1/2 tsp water left in the middle of the cake that I dab with corner of a paper towel. When using foil to cover, cooking time changes dramatically than if it is not covered. I settled on 40 minutes after many attempts and too-soft centers.
Have you ever tried this using the 8 oz mason jars for individual cheese cakes?
I just wanted you to know that this is one of my most favorite cheesecakes. I did cut the time to 35 minutes and it is perfect for me. Thank you…..I appreciate you taking the time to "perfect" it.
Mona Wachsler Reply:
February 2nd, 2016 at 11:01 pm
Thanks Cindy- I'm so glad! Interesting the timing…I made one last weekend and noticed that the eggs were rather small. At 40 min, it wasn't quite set in the middle. I've probably made 15 cheese cakes exactly the same way but this one turned out a little soft in the middle. I was wondering if it was because there wasn't enough egg to set it. Was still good though,..just not perfect as usual.
If I could edit my recipe here I would add a few tips. Be careful of selection of cookies for one, because if they have a high fat content you will run into trouble. The Liebniz cookies I can no longer find at my Walmart, but now they carry another "European" butter cookie by LU called "Le Petit Beurre" that I have found to make a wonderful crust. It's flavor is similar to that of Barnum's Animal Crackers that you may have had as a child. They are not too sweet which I prefer. I have been able to find the Liebniz at some Publics here in the Atlanta area. If you can't find any, try Ritz Crackers with some sugar added and you can't go wrong.
Can the sour cream be replaced with good quality, thick, homemade (IP) Greek yoghurt? I always have that on hand, only buy sour cream when absolutely required.
If you use the 6″ pan, do you have to adjust the cooking time at all?
Mona Wachsler Reply:
November 4th, 2015 at 12:37 am
I haven't made it in a 6 inch pan for a while, but when I did I don't believe I adjusted the cooking time. It should still jiggle a little in the middle when it's done. Of course the cake will be a bit thicker because it's losing an inch.
Norma Reply:
November 4th, 2015 at 9:12 am
Ann, Mona's right. You don't have to change the cooking time but it will be thicker! I get 6 really nice-sized slices.
I made this with my new Daddio pan I bought for th IP. I used thr Ritz crust idea but added sliced almonds to it too. I had some homemade vanilla extract I've been making…its been curing since July. I I pulled a couple of beans out and put the seeds in the filling. Plus I made some coffee extract with vanilla coffee beans. I put both of those in it. Then I made a simple syrup with the rest of the vanilla soaked beans and and 1/4 cup of the coffee extract.
I'm planning on drizzling that concoction on serving slices. Great recipe thank you so much!
Mona Wachsler Reply:
November 4th, 2015 at 12:43 am
Oh Wow that sounds awesome. Sorry for the late reply but for some reason I am not being notified of new comments even though I am subscribed. You sound like a serious baker! I bet it was divine with the fresh vanilla beans and coffee extract! Thanks for the compliment and the ideas.
Peggy Reply:
December 7th, 2016 at 7:05 pm
How do you make coffee extract?
Tom Reply:
December 22nd, 2016 at 2:12 am
Use one of the cold-brew coffee makers. You can find references and explanations on the Wirecutter/SweetHome website, or on Amazon. Or you can buy it ready-made at Trader Joe's.
Made this yesterday and "uncorked" it today.
I had saved the 6″ pan in my cart and bought it the same time I bought my IP. THEN, came back here for ingredients/recipe. What the heck? 7″ pan?!?! I decided to plug on since I really, really love cheesecake!
Ritz crackers were BOGO, so that's what I used, one cup with 2 T sugar. I also did 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp lemon extract.
Resulting cheesecake? MMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmMMMMMMMMMMMM!!! Perfect!!
Now a note about the 6″ pan. My IP came with a steamer rack that has handles. There was plenty of room to put the rack in the bottom with the pan on top and still be able to easily reach the handles without touching the hot inside pot. No sling necessary!
I had put the 7″ pan in my cart at Amazon before I made this, but I think I am perfectly happy with the 6″, so I'm taking it back out.
NOTE about recipe: This recipe is the main reason I finally broke down and got an Instant Pot. I am mighty glad I did! Thanks for the recipe and all your help, Mona!
Mona Wachsler Reply:
September 28th, 2015 at 2:43 pm
Hi Norma,
You're welcome! I'm flattered that you'd buy the IP just to make this recipe
I'm so thrilled that your cheese cake turned out so well! I've been baking cheese cake in the oven for many years and I have not had one that turned out as well as when made in an Instant Pot. It's definitely more creamy! No more cracking on top.
The Ritz-many people may wonder "what the heck?"…. My mom actually came up with the Ritz cracker creation for the crust when I was a child. Company was coming and she had no Graham crackers so used Ritz that she had in her pantry. We all liked it better, so after that Ritz crackers were used in all future cheese cakes that mom made. I think it is the salty/sweet combo that makes it so good. (I add no salt to Ritz but do add a good pinch to Leibniz or other cookies I might use if I taste them and con't taste enough salt….) You might notice that the sugar in this recipe is lower than most cheese cakes out there. I cut it back for this recipe because I don't like sickening sweet desserts.
Sorry about the pan size confusion, but as you can see both sizes work! haha I use a v-shaped trivet that goes with my stove top pressure cooker to hold the cake above the water for my 7 inch pan so as not to block any stream. (rather
than a disc type with holes…) The IP streamer rack works great with the 6 inch but if I recall correctly, the handles get in the way of the larger 7 inch pan.
Have fun with your Instant Pot! Congrats! It's fun,…I have 2!
UncleGeorge Reply:
December 3rd, 2016 at 7:57 pm
The included rack works without an extra lift. I have a 7″ springform. Good trick is to turn the rack upside down. The feet both lift the pan and click into my pan's rim nicely to add stability.
NOTE: After clicking on the Amazon link above for Fat Daddio pan, below the info you will see the different size pans from which to choose.
Ok I'm probably going to have a lot of folks mad at me here…but I was correct in the recipe I posted above that the size of the pan is 7 inch. (I have both the 6 and 7 inch cheesecake pans and got confused) Actually I think I've made it in both the 6 and 7 inch. It will just be thicker in the 6 inch. I hope I haven't caused anyone grief that has tried to make this after reading the comments :/ I have not made this in a while but will make one in the 7 inch and update soon. My recipe I have copied for myself says 7X3 inch Fat Daddio pan.
Can you explain your sling? Not sure i'm understanding it.
Donna Reply:
July 19th, 2015 at 4:39 pm
Hi Joann, this might help: http://www.hippressurecooking.com/pressure-cooker-tip-sling-it-to-lift-it/
Thanks for posting a link to the pan, but it's for a 6 x 3 inch pan. Is that correct? You original post states the recipe was scaled to fit a 7 inch pan.
The Greek Yogurt cream cheese sounds awesome!
Deborah, So glad you liked it! Try it sometime with the sour cream topping It adds a tartness element to the sweeter filling.
– Also there is some kind of "Greek Yogurt" cream cheese in the midwest that I made this cake with that was out of this world. You may be able to find it where you live.
I'm going to try this one day with the famous Walker Butter Cookies for the crust.
I'm sorry! Wrong advice on my part about the pan. Here is the correct pan: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012Q5QQ4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Amy, Yes the recipe is for 2 8-oz packages.
Julie C Reply:
September 19th, 2015 at 1:24 am
This links to the 6″. Did you use a 6″ or 7″.
Mona Wachsler Reply:
September 27th, 2015 at 11:16 am
Hi Julie, I use the 7 inch pan but have also used a 6 inch and that works too. (thicker cake…)
The link leads to the pan, and then you must choose the size you want from that page. I tried plugging in 7 inch instead of 6 and the link stays the same.
One thing to note since I can't update my review here…before releasing the cake from the pan it's a good idea to let it sit at room temp for 15 to 20 minutes because the butter on inside pan will be cold and set… making the bottom disc more difficult to release. Can also take a hot rag and run it around the outside of the pan several times.
***Also note: I tried this with Biscoff (Delta airline) cookies that had more fat and it didn't work. Had to throw out the crust! Choose a cookie with less fat like Leibniz or you might run into trouble. Leibniz is still my favorite. Graham crackers always work and so do Ritz crackers.


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A new song from Ariana Grande has leaked online and is serving us some serious excitement for the release of her upcoming third studio album.
Dangerous Woman doesn't drop until May 20, but so far the former child star has gifted fans with the title track, as well as the song "Be Alright" and the trancey, sexy R&B jam "Let Me Love You" with Lil Wayne. We missed you, Weezy.
Grande has also released the tracklisting for Dangerous Woman on her Instagram page, with 15 new songs listed including collaborations with Macy Gray, Future, Lil Wayne, and Grande's "Bang Bang" co-performer Nicki Minaj.
One song you won't find on the new album is "Nobody Does It Better," a fast-paced, R&B meets EDM track that is giving us flashbacks to Destiny's Child's "Survivor" and '90s Brandy vocals.
The track, which leaked online this weekend, is from a past recording by Grande that never saw the light of day until now. If this is how good a scrapped song sounds then we can't wait to hear what did make the cut for Dangerous Woman. #Slay
An unreleased track titled "Nobody Does It Better" has surfaced online!
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for Denise
A dark day in June. Looking across the valley
at our mosaic, the meadows, woodlots, and plowed fields
on the opposing hills, I see as through a glass
darkly, or rather as through a window
somewhere inside, semi-translucent, into
a familiarity become almost unknown with the years,
Like the sun, so often unseen in this part of the world,
a presence learned long but nearly always hidden.
It moves across the zenith. A strange noontime.
Somewhere over there are the tiny figures
of those I knew. They move, scarcely visible,
in their rounds of chores and pleasures, like people
in an ancient painting. The air shifts and darkens,
and a plume of rain falls like the lazy drift
of a window-curtain, muslin, in a whiff of wind,
and in a few seconds is gone—vanished. Hardly
enough to dampen the air. It is as if an intimation
had been given and then almost instantly withdrawn.
[originally published in Verse]
Although Hayden Carruth only contributed one poem to Verse, his work and example have been hugely important to me since I started writing, thanks in part to happening upon his Collected Shorter Poems as a fledgling poet. The incredible range--formal, stylistic, thematic--of his poems astonishes me every time I read his work. Carruth was a great poet of love, "neighborliness," music (especially jazz and the blues), old age, poverty, labor, protest, the natural world, and more. He had a very difficult life, and he endured. His anthology, The Voice That Is Great Within Us, deservedly remains in print. His criticism is a wonderful example of honest engagement with the work. He will be missed.


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Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) said late Monday that she and Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) are "narrowing the issues" surrounding GMO labeling legislation and are "close" to reaching a deal — but have not shared a draft in the Senate. She said they have been meeting constantly. But questions remain over one of the most fundamental issues: whether on-pack labels should be part of a mandatory disclosure system. Come July 1 on-pack labeling will become the de facto national standard, as food and beverage manufacturers will be forced to comply with Vermont's law or potentially face a $1,000 fine per day, per product.


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TACOMA, Washington – Jaci Young tossed her seventh complete game of the season while picking up her first multiple-hit game at the plate, but the Puget Sound softball team lost two home games against George Fox.
Puget Sound 2, George Fox 6
Young yielded just three earned runs through seven innings as the Loggers (4-30, 1-21 NWC) and Bruins (26-8, 16-16 NWC) remained close through the first five innings. George Fox held a 2-0 edge after two innings, but Puget Sound evened the scored in the home half of the third.
Young reached base on an error by the shortstop, and Amelia dropped down a sacrifice bunt to move Young into scoring position. Jessica Gott followed with an RBI single to right field to put the Loggers on the board. Haley Gray's infield single put two runners on base for Lisa Colombo, who reached base on an error that allowed Gott to score the game-tying run.
A pair of Puget Sound errors in the sixth inning helped the Bruins score four runs to seal the win.
Puget Sound 0, George Fox 9
Young hit a pair of singles for her first multi-hit game of the year. She smacked a base hit to centerfield in the fifth inning, and beat out an infield in the seventh inning. Young posted two multi-hit games for the Loggers as a freshman last season.
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Monday, January 07, 2013
SLV middle-distance runner Cody Johnson commits to Missouri
Posted by Albert Caruana at 1/07/2013 11:26:00 AM
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1:52 as a junior is pretty effing fast. good for him
- January 07, 2013 2:55 PM
too bad he's going out to pasture...
- January 07, 2013 9:33 PM
Wonder if CAL knew he was alive?
- January 07, 2013 9:49 PM
Who cares about Cal? Very little effort put into the team there, it's the "one plan fits all" mentality. Nice academic school though!
- January 07, 2013 10:57 PM
Pasture? Yeah-SEC Division One is the pasture. It's no D-III Chico, but he'll probably do just fine.
- January 16, 2013 9:06 AM
Well Looking at Missouri Stats Last Year they had 5 Guys last Year under 3:49 in the 1500m That is Not Bad for being in the Pasture! Also I'm pretty sure He picked a School that fit Him and his Hobbies, He's a Country Boy who also likes to go Hunting that is why the schools he visted like Iowa State, Washington state and Alabama were all schools with country settings that he stated in the Article! Well Best of Luck Cody and I here You are looking very good right now!
- January 22, 2013 8:19 AM
It's hilarious to me that ignorant people consider a school like Miss as 'out to pasture'. Wonder if CAL knew he was alive? Cal, (much like Oregon), with a few exceptions, has become a black hole for middle distance talent. Some top names are recruited and then disappear, get injured, or transfer. Regardless, they're never heard from or seen again. It's like middle-distance witness protection.
Outside of California, schools actually have money for improvements and infrastructure, classes smaller than 100-400 students (that are taught by professors, not assistants), and admissions systems based on merit as a human being, rather than a freakish GPA, perfect SAT scores, and ethnicity.
Looking at the NCAA website, seems that Ole Miss ranked 38th nationally last year at the close of the outdoor season. Cal finished 66th. Take a look at the rankings, and note how many California schools are in the top 10. Whoops, none. All-time outdoor 800m at Cal is 1:45.40, Ole Miss-1:44.07.
I mean, obviously Cal has it's high points in NCAA athletics-I mean, who isn't excited to see what the 73rd place Bears are going to do next year with a new coach and a 3-9 record? Maybe some pasture time would have helped Tedford...
Spend some time in the South (or at least looking at stats) before you turn up your nose and dismiss their programs as 'the pasture'.
- January 23, 2013 11:26 AM
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Urbana 12 went off without a hitch. The Join-In night, the manuscript studies, the Bible exposition, the theater sketches, the worship, the seminars, the videos, the Bookstore of Epic Proportions, the exhibitors . . . it all came together seamlessly for an amazing conference during December 27-31, 2012.
But behind the well-orchestrated, Spirit-led experience was tons of prayer and tons of planning. (And, truth be told, a good amount of Dunkin' Donuts coffee and donuts.)
Visioning and implementing the overall Urbana program is a big job. So we're thrilled that God has called Úna Lucey-Lee to the role. And we know he'll equip her and lead her and her team as he's done for every Urbana in the past.
Here's a glimpse at Úna's life and at her vision for her new role and for Urbana 15 as a whole.
In high school I had a renewal experience and was part of a Bible study that set me on a solid course of following Jesus as Lord. Romans 12:1-2 is a seminal passage in my understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
A few highlights in college were being a leader in the InterVarsity chapter, living and ministering in the dorms, manuscript Bible study in Mark at Campus by the Sea, and the friends I made.
Post-college highlights include living on my own and working in Santa Barbara, California, at the Montecito YMCA. Getting involved in a church was also a highlight. It was a potent two years of adventure, maturity, and discipleship. God was generous to introduce me to some lifelong friends and mentors in those two years.
My first Urbana was in 1984. I went again in 1990 at the beginning of my InterVarsity staff tenure. Since then, I have been to the Urbana Student Missions Conference six times, serving primarily within Operations with the exception of one time when I was involved with small group Bible studies.
Each Urbana Conference has impacted me differently. At Urbana 84, I made a commitment to a life on mission without knowing the particulars of my future. I was particularly motivated by Lindsay Brown in a seminar about urban ministry in Western Europe. This tapped into the sovereign foundation of having immigrant parents from Ireland and being born in San Francisco. Leaving Urbana 84, I thought my commitment to missions would involve getting a master's in Public Health and living and working in an urban center. Choices about my major reflected this thinking. Over time, the application of this commitment has morphed quite a bit.
First, he called me to Santa Barbara, California, to be the Membership Director at the Montecito Family YMCA. I was also a leader in my church. From there I went to San Luis Obispo, California, where I was InterVarsity campus staff at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Later I became the team leader for three years before going on sabbatical. I spent my sabbatical in Pasadena, California, and then went on staff within the Greater Los Angeles Division (Southern California region). My latest role has been in Evanston, Illinois, as the Director of Staff Training and Leadership Development in the Great Lakes West region.
I was interested in the Urbana 15 Program Director role for two reasons. First, after over twenty years on staff with InterVarsity, Urbana remains at the top of my list of "Things About InterVarsity of Which I Am Proud." The Urbana Student Missions Conference has always succeeded in being an excellent program that renews my call to ministry and mobilizes generations of college students for ministry. In the past few weeks, thinking about the program for Urbana 15 has captured my imagination in a new and exciting way. My internal motivation is very high for contributing to the legacy of this great Conference.
The second reason that I applied for the role is that I think I would really enjoy contributing to the mission of the Church by serving as part of the Urbana Team. I also believe I can provide prayerful leadership, creativity, and excellence to the program at the Conference. I look forward to both being on the Urbana Leadership Team and leading a program team.
My big-picture vision is to contribute to the historical missional influence of the Urbana Conference. I also want the Conference to be excellent in every way, and to be contextualized for this generation.
Urbana is important for the mobilization of students and faculty into missions. It provides a missional emphasis to the work we are doing on campus. It motivates, encourages, challenges, and inspires participants to think beyond themselves and to get involved with what God is doing and wants to do in the world.
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The latest Marvel Comic-based movie, Doctor Strange (2016), has drawn large enthusiastic audiences since the film opened in early November. The film stars British actor Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, a neurosurgeon-turned-sorcerer. Co-stars include Rachel McAdams, Tilda Swinton, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Set in New York, Kathmandu, Hong Kong and London, the high budget $165 million film seems poised to continue to attract lucrative box office returns this fall. As of November 12th, the movie had earned some $365 million internationally and garnered the highest box office ratings in the USA for two weekends in a row.
Benedict Cumberbatch also plays a leading role in the hit British-based television series Sherlock Holmes, set to debut for its fourth season on January 1, 2017. Reportedly, the actor initially declined a part in Doctor Strange due to his television filming schedule, but eventually agreed to accept the lead after the movie production company agreed to adjust filming to accommodate his prior commitment to the BBC show. The popular television series sometimes completes only three episodes annually. Buzz about a possible sequel to Doctor Strange sometime in the future have already excited the enthusiasm of fans of the comic book series.
The director of Doctor Strange (2016), Scott Derrickson, initially faced criticism in the UK for his diversity-based casting decisions. He opted to replace The Ancient One, a stereotyped Asian man in the comic book series, with a White actress.


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Sound the Alarm
April 25, 2014
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I hope you all enjoyed the holidays over the last two weeks. It looks like spring has finally sprung here in the Northeast, after our late taste of winter last week with 30 degree temperatures and a bit of snow.
Since my last posting, I've been reading about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, particularly as it relates to Crimea, and the U.S. policy in dealing with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Now I'm not an international scholar, nor am I a foreign policy expert. I sometimes dabble in political commentary in this column and very rarely, if ever, write about religion. With that said, some of the things going on in Ukraine have been alarming.
First let me say this. It seems that Mr. Putin is hell-bent on taking Russia back to the era of the Soviet Union, rekindling the Cold War and undoing everything accomplished by Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev in tearing down that wall and ending the Cold War. Putin appears determined to take mother Russia back to the good old days of isolation, despite the benefits that he and his oligarchic cronies have seen since the wall came down 25 years ago.
It seems Putin is not at all fazed by threats of retaliation or sanctions imposed by the Obama administration since his march into Crimea in February. With all the natural resources the Russians have been able to monetize and the wealth they have amassed in the post-Cold War era, and with trading partners willing to keep doing "business as usual" with them despite the U.S.-led sanctions and political and economic isolation, it appears Putin is on a mission, no matter what we think on this side of the globe.
But it's not only what I see as Putin's agenda to resurrect the Soviet Union that scares me. What is most alarming to me is the shocking demand that surfaced last week in the break-away eastern region of the country that Ukraine Jews register with the government or face expulsion and loss of their assets. Not being one to take things at face value, I can only imagine the real reason for this appalling campaign, during the Passover holiday, no less. It's ominously reminiscent of another former dictator who in the late 1930's and early 1940's rounded up and systematically murdered 6,000,000 Jews along with other ethnic peoples.
Now, I'm not sure what Putin's actual agenda is, or whether he fashions himself as a modern day Stalin, Lenin, Hitler or a combination of the three, but I think that sanctions and isolation may not work. Hopefully we will not find out later that registration of Jews in the Ukraine was just the first step in something much more diabolical. I hope Washington has this one covered.
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Reconstruction of 3D transient temperature field for fusion welding processes on basis of discrete experimental data (2015)
This paper presents an approach to reconstruct the three-dimensional transient temperature field for fusion welding processes as input data for computational weld mechanics. The methodology to solve this inverse heat conduction problem fast and automatically focuses on analytical temperature field models for volumetric heat sources and application of global optimisation. The important issue addressed here is the question which experimental data is needed to guarantee a unique reconstruction of the experimental temperature field. Different computational-experimental test cases are executed to determine the influence of various sets of discrete experimental data on the solvability of the optimisation problem. The application of energy distributions utilised for laser beam welding allows reconstructing the temperature field efficiently. Furthermore, the heat input into the workpiece determined by the simulation contributes to the evaluation of the thermal efficiency of the welding process.


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The Cumulus, which first flew in 1951, incorporated a wing very similar to that of the pre-World War II Schneider Grunau Baby with a new fuselage design reminiscent of the pod and boom Bowlus Baby Albatross. It was designed by Gerharf Reinhard with homebuilders in mind. Early models used a skid for takeoff and landing, while later models incorporated a small main wheel. The glider is constructed with wood wings and steel tube fuselage; both fabric covered.Wing span: 13.57 m / 44.5 ftEmpty Weight: 159 kg / 350 lb.Seats: 1L/D max: 19No. built: approx. 10
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Journal of Data Science, v.1, no.1, p.1-25
Data Quality Effects of Alternative Edit Parameters
by Katherine Jenny Thompson and Samson A. Adeshiyan
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This paper describes a test of two alternative sets of ratio edit and imputation procedures, both using the U.S. Census Bureau's generalized editing/imputation subsystem ("Plain Vanilla") on 1997 Economic Census data. We compare the quality of edited and imputed data --- at both the macro and micro levels --- from both sets of procedures and discuss how our quantitative methods allowed us to recommend changes to current procedures.
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A Statistical Method of Detecting Bioremediation
by Dechang Chen, Michael Fries, and John M. Lyon
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Hydrocarbon contaminated soils result from pipeline ruptures, petroleum manufacture spills, as well as storage and transportation accidents (Bossert and Bartha (1984)). The cost of removal of the contaminated solids followed by incineration or by disposal in a landfill is prohibitive. Bioremediation --- the use of microorganism populations to eliminate hydrocarbon contaminations from the environment --- is the most acceptable technology for hydrocarbon cleanup (Bossert and Bartha (1984)). It can be argued that a decrease of the oil concentration in soil is not due to biodegradation but due to sorption. If this were the case, since mass transfer of sorption is a gradual process, a slow decrease in the oil recovery rate may be observed after a spill. However, a rapid or sudden decrease in the oil concentration during the incubation should exclude sorption as the primary mechanism contributing to the observed hydrocarbon loss. A Bayesian procedure is given to detect a change of the linear relationship between the oil concentration (the dependent variable) and the time in days since the addition of the oil (the independent variable). The advantage of this procedure is that it does not need to assume that the variance of the error before the change is equal to that after the change. The implementation of this procedure is straightforward.
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Use of a Bayesian Changepoint Model to Estimate Effects of a Graduated Driver's Licensing Program
by Michael R. Elliott and Jean T. Shope
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In April 1997 the US state of Michigan implemented a graduated licensing program for novice drivers under the age of 18 that ensures that they gain experience and maturity under conditions of low risk before progressing to more risky driving situations. Since there is no reasonable control group of young Michigan drivers not exposed to graduated licensing during this period, the extent to which observed declines in crash rates can be attributed to graduated licensing versus other unobserved changes in crash reporting or driving behavior is important. We assemble a Bayesian changepoint model to assess the probability that changes in crash rate trends among 16-year Michigan drivers can be plausibly linked to the introduction of graduated licensing and, if it can, to make inference about graduated driver licensing effects that take into account the uncertainty in when these effects began and ended, and whether or not a "rebound" in crash rates occurs afterward. We show that, while there is a moderate degree of sensitivity to the choice of prior distributions for changepoints and rate slopes in determining the number of changepoints present in the crash trends, inference about whether GDL effects are present and their degree are relatively insensitive to prior choice. This analysis suggests that the decline in crash rates among 16-year old Michigan drivers observed between 1996 and 1998 can be reasonably attributed to graduated licensing for all crashes combined, but that observed changes in single-vehicle and especially nighttime crash rates might have been part of longer-term trends among this age group.
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Bayesian and Classical Solutions for Binomial Cytogenetic Dosimetry Problem
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The main interest of the cytogenetic dosimetry is the prevision of an unknown radiation dosage based in cytogenetic analysis. In this paper the dosimetry problem is formulated as a linear calibration problem for binary response data. Two approaches are considered for inference on the quantity of interest, which is expressed as a calibration parameter in a discrete response variable situation. One is based on the maximum likelihood approach, which depends on large sample results and the second one is based on a Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulation approach using BUGS. Application to a data set obtained from blood cultures exposed in vitro to Cobalt 60 $(.^{60}Co)$ at the Energetic Nuclear Research Center (IPEN - Brasil) is considered.
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The Design Aspect of the Bruceton Test for Pyrotechnics Sensitivity Analysis
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We start with a data set obtained from a study of the CS-M-3 ignitor in a military experiment and is based on the classical up-and-down method of Dixon and Mood (1948). Since the Bruceton tests are actively employed in pyrotechnical sensitivity studies, we reexamine this method based on the view that it is designed for data-collection. Two different aspects are addressed: as a design for parameter estimation and as a design for giving clues about the goodness of fit. Two sets of data are employed to illustrate our points. For the estimation of $(\mu, \sigma)$, the location and the scale parameters, we show that a properly selected up-and-down design is quite informative; for the estimation of $x_p$, the 100p%-th quantile, however, the best selected up-and-down method is only about 50% effective as compared with the corresponding c-optimal design. Although not particularly useful, the up-and-down method does judge the proper selection of underlying model. In any case, all the quantal response models are rather poor in terms goodness of fit.


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Role of R-Ras1 and R-Ras2 in myelination processes
Beatriz Cubelos Álvarez
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GTPases from the R-Ras subfamily are involved in celular proliferation and differentiation. Alterations in myelin synthesis produce a decrease in the myelin sheath wrapping the axons modifying their conduction capability and causing important illnesses such as Multiple Sclerosis, optic neuromyelitis and hypomyelinating leukodystrophies (ELA) among others. Demyelinating diseases present a moderate-high prevalence, presenting 60 cases each 100.000 inhabitants, this implies that in Spain more than 50.000 people suffer this kind of pathologies. Establishing the molecular bases implicated in mielination constitutes an important target for our research group.
In our laboratory we investigate the role that R-Ras subfamily members play in the regulation of differentiation and survival processes of oligodendrocytes through PI3K/AKT molecular pathway.
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Update on LOG's New Home
This year's LOG weekends (#81 – #85) will be held at Career Academy South Bend which is located on Nimitz Parkway near the Blackthorn Golf Course on the northwest side of South Bend.
There have been a number of unexpected expenses related to our move – not the least of which is the purchase of the trailer. We are so thankful to everyone who helped us raise $2600 toward the purchase of the trailer! Out of the 51 people who donated, 24 of them were LOG alums – with donations ranging from $10 – $250.
We also need to purchase five 8' folding tables to use for the OC and for the cross at Agape. This will cost between $300 – $500 and we do not have money budgeted for this expense.
If LOG was an important part of your high school years, might you be able and willing to make a donation to help buy the tables we need for the OC and Agape for the high schoolers that will share in the love of God this year and in years to come?
Please give this prayerful consideration and then follow this link to make a secure donation through the MYM website:
Alternatively, you can send a check to MYM at 52726 W. Cypress Circle, South Bend, IN 46637.
Click here for photos of the area we will use at CASB.
If you want to know more about why all this has come to pass, just get in touch with Terry. And please hold Faith Community Church in your heart and prayers as they are also looking for a new home because the school district has decided to re-purpose the building.


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I have strived for the last 10 years to become more and more self-sufficient. This was not the result of any event or premonition. I had no inkling there was a prepper movement or survival community. It was just something in my DNA. I wanted the security and peace of knowing I was prepared.
I wanted to take care of my family if something were to happen that would interrupt our modern existence. I was very interested in how people existed on small homesteads in the '30s and '40s. This led to my interest in raising and eating livestock on my small piece of property.
If our modern infrastructure were to become disrupted for 1-2 weeks our supply of animal protein would disappear. This means all canned tuna, ham, salmon, spam, beef stew, chili, roast beef w/ gravy, chicken, and turkey would be used up very quickly. The fish, chicken, and beef in our freezers would go first, then the canned meat products, and finally our long-term stores.
Our menus would change immediately. The ability to raise your own meat supply would be vital. The time to learn how to raise your own food is before you have to. The learning curve is steep and unforgiving.
The gestation period of the animal considered would be important. The number of births and days to maturity also. I would want an animal that can produce the most offspring reliably. It would help if it could accomplish this with little assistance. Can the animal feed itself? Does it compete for resources with you?
What type of workload does it generate for you? Ideally, I would look for the highest gain with the least input. Can it be butchered easily at home? Is the amount of meat at butchering a quantity that can be preserved in one day? Preserving meat without refrigeration would mean a race against time on butchering day.
How much land and fence is needed. Are you going to be able to manage its health yourself? These are all questions that I hope to answer below.
The animal I would promote for consideration is the modern sheep. Sheep are the oldest domesticated animal used for food. They have been raised by man for 7-9000 years. I have raised the Katadhin/Dorper breed for many years. I know that a lot of people don't think they like sheep\lamb.
Usually, this is from a bad experience eating badly prepared lamb. Some can't reconcile the image of eating a small adorable baby lamb. Some think it is too gamey. Let me explain.
The Lamb you buy at the grocer is by no means a benchmark for lamb palatability. They are usually from wool breeds of sheep which have a stronger taste. The katadhin\dorpers that I raise are hair sheep; they do not grow the thick wool coat that is so strongly associated with sheep.
They, in general, are much milder tasting than wool breeds. Also, the idea that you are eating a baby lamb is false. The sheep that you eat are butchered at 6-12 months. This is the age which they would begin to breed and weigh from 50 to 80 lbs.
One of the attributes I find desirable in the hair sheep I raise is, of course, the lack of wool. This means the sheep devote their nutritional intake to growing meat and making more sheep. No large woolen coat to trim. Their hair coat gets thicker in the winter and is shed in the spring.
This means less work for you, fewer parasites making a home out of the wool, and more heat resistance. These sheep will mature to around 125 lbs for a ewe and up to 200 lbs for a ram. The gestation period for sheep is an average of 150 days (5-months). This means you can have 3 lamb crops every 24 months.
These sheep have the ability to breed and lamb year round. While not all ewes in a flock will breed back as quickly as others I consistently have ewes that do with zero breeding management from me.
This means a mature ewe can put a lot of meat walking around in 2 years. I can count on mostly twins out of 1-year-old ewes, younger ewes will throw out single lambs, and I have triplets every year. This means lambs of all ages in your pasture year round. My small flock of 20 ewes lambed in January.
I culled and sold off all but the best 14 ewes in August. Three rams went to the butcher and in the freezer. Last week (8\20) I had a ewe drop a single lamb. It looks like a few more will lamb soon. These few lambs will mature in six months and either be retained for breeding, sold or butchered.
Now the great thing about having a flock of sheep is the MEAT. Walking, baa-ing Meat. If we enter into a SHTF situation these animals are going to be life-savers. A self-renewing resource of hi-protein and hi-energy food.
A flock of 1 ram and 3 mature ewes could generate between 0-6 lambs every 8- 12 months. (I include 0 because nothing is for sure, animals die, predators succeed, or you have a bad set of lambs or mother ewes) Let's say we have a lambing success of 150%. That means you add 4.5 more animals to your flock each year.
You may save the best ewe to raise. This still leaves you with 3 or more sheep that can be added to your food supply. They will be happily grazing (gaining valuable size) until you need them. These animals will be easier to manage at butchering time weighing between 50 to 100 lbs and yielding 20 to 50 lbs of high-quality meat.
They could be staggered every 3 or four months to stretch out your food supply. If you were in a TEOTWAWKI situation you could smoke, can, salt cure, or jerky the meat. (You have been stockpiling non-iodized salt haven't you?) In a grid down event meat will disappear quickly.
These animals will become very valuable. They may have to be locked up at night and only grazed under supervision or guard. As a self-perpetuating food supply, these animals can be a very important part of your long-term food plan.
A flock of 1 ram and 3 ewes could be raised on an acre and a half with good grass. It would work best to divide it into 3 equal 1\2 acre parcels and move the sheep every 2-3 weeks as the grass gets low. In the heart of winter, you may have to bring in some hay.
These sheep are parasite resistant. Keep the sheep moving from paddock to paddock to beat the parasite load that builds up when they stay to long in one place.
Stockpile wormer, preferably 2 different kinds. Worm them before they show signs of sickness. Be proactive. Sheep have a bad rap as looking for somewhere to die. This is far from the truth. They often don't show signs of sickness until it is too far progressed to be successfully treated, and then you waste your time and wormer treating a dead sheep walking.
Make a schedule for checking your flock and stick to it. Be a smart shepherd and cull aggressively.
Only the best sheep should be retained. The Ram is 1\2 the herd's genetics. Breed for parasite tolerance and good mothering. Don't reward bad mother ewes or sickly sheep by keeping them in your flock.
Each winter I cut brambles and privet hedge and throw over the fence to supplement their food. They go insane for anything green in winter. These hair sheep are browsers as well as grazers and will clean up brambles like goats do. Start small and remember to balance your number of animals to your amount of grass. They will multiply like credit card debt when you keep them healthy.
If sheep is not a fit for your situation, try rabbits, chickens, goats or ducks. All have short reproductive cycles and can be intensively managed. I like sheep because they eat grass and turn it into meat without a lot of labor from me. —good luck
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Rieu, 66, is the son of a conductor. He grew up in the Netherlands and began playing violin at the age of five. At first, he played in his father's orchestra, but didn't particularly like the serious atmosphere in the concert halls. "They all looked so serious", he recalls. "The music was joyous and yet you weren't allowed to cough nor laugh." He found his inspiration in the evening moments that the audience clearly enjoyed, as the concert ended with waltzes that delighted the crowd. In 1987, he decided to devote his career to the Viennese music of the 19th century, Johann Strauss in particular.
Just like Strauss himself, who preferred to perform in public parks rather than the salons of high society, Rieu stands in the centre of the stage at his concerts, amidst extravagant sets and a huge ensemble of musicians and chorus. Also like Strauss, Rieu conducts his orchestra with his violin bow and breaks the dusty rules of classical music by making jokes, telling stories, and occasionally even adding a dash of slapstick comedy. All the while, the audience clap enthusiastically in the aisles, sing, hum and dance.
"I try to have fun on stage and also involve the audience", he says. "I think that classical music has lost its contact with the people. I'm happy when I play for the crowd and can be with them. That's what I do, and I simply love it!". For the past 25 years, the Dutch superstar has taken the world of classical music by storm, with the dynamic of a rock star. Armed with only a violin and bow, and supported by his own orchestra of 60 musicians, he combines the romance of 19th century Vienna with a phenomenal Rock'n'Roll spectacle. This formula has turned him into the world's biggest star of the classical music scene, or perhaps even the only superstar of classical music. His goals are simple and have never changed: "I want to make people happy with music, with classical and popular music."
Rieu's Johann Strauss Orchestra, the largest private orchestra in the world, is now the world's most successful, having played for more than 15 million people. In Melbourne, 2009, he played his biggest concert ever for an audience of 43,000. He has sold over 35 million albums and DVDs worldwide, and led popular music of a bygone era into the pop charts almost 150 years later.