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You will visit: California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey & New York
Southern delicacies include chicken and ribs, biscuits and gravy, and more curiously, Elvis' favorite Graceland snack, a peanut butter and banana concoction. But here's food for thought: Our equally eclectic travel menu of mouth-watering southern destinations, nicely sandwiched between prime left- and right-coast stop-overs. Get a taste of Texas, full servings of Memphis and New Orleans, and a naughty nibble of Las Vegas, before a final bite in the Big Apple, New York City.
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Meet up with your Contiki crew and Trip Manager before we hit the road. Journey through Southern California and the vast Mojave Desert, with its iconic Joshua trees, into Nevada.
Get ready to arrive in larger-than-life Las Vegas – a manmade entertainment oasis smack in the middle of the desert. Dubbed "Sin City", it's all about glitz, neon lights and excess.
See the bright lights of this city and its world famous casinos in a first taste of Vegas kitsch. As the group heads down the main drag, the "Strip", your Trip Manager will fill you in on the story behind the city.
Then cruise downtown to Freemont Street where you'll experience the spectacular light and laser show in a massive pedestrian mall.
Please note: Departures from April 6th 2016, will be a day longer with an added day in Charleston on day 22.
Hotel Dinner
- See the famous Joshua Trees
- Visit Fremont Street & see the light-and-laser show
- Evening tour of the famous Vegas 'Strip'
- Group Photo USD $15.00
With a free day, you've got time to get a real feel for this outrageous town, so keep an eye out for Elvis impersonators and fast-paced chapel weddings!
Explore more of the Strip and check out over-the-top versions of international icons, like the Eiffel Tower, Venetian canals and gondolas, a Roman temple or the pyramid, whose nightlight can be seen from the moon. Try your luck at one of the casinos, sit yourself down at a blackjack table and watch the high-rollers or go for a ride at one of the casino's theme-parks. If you work up an appetite, tuck into an all you can eat buffet, and lunch American style.
For something different, discover Las Vegas' trademark art at the Neon Museum and for a look into this town's atomic heyday in the 50s, visit the Atomic Testing Museum.
If you just want to relax, position yourself poolside back at the hotel and soak up the Las Vegas sun.
Tonight, get some pointers on Las Vegas' hot spots from your Tour Manager and make the most of this towns' 24/7 action with some of your new friends.
Hotel Breakfast
Leaving the desert of Nevada, we head into Arizona's high country. With down time on the coach, plug in your iPod, catch up on some sleep or chat with your new friends.
Following a section of the legendary Route 66, we stop in the town of Seligman. This historic town will give you a feel for the old style as you check out 1940's shop fronts and motels. This is a good place to pick up a souvenir for back home.
We continue on to the mind-blowing landscape of the Grand Canyon, one of the world's most recognizable natural wonders and pride of Arizona.
Cabin Dinner
A day here means time to take in the immensity and spine-tingling beauty of the scene-stealing Canyon – it has got a rep for a reason!
This morning get up close to this UNESCO World Heritage site on an optional helicopter ride and get another angle on the Canyon as you fly over it.
Hike along the South Rim for mind-blowing vistas of the dramatic scenery. See some of the oldest exposed rocks on earth, take in the deep abyss and soak up the wildness of the area. There are trails for all levels of hiking, so take it up a notch or cruise along at your own pace.
Wrap up the day with a canyon sunset and take in the stunning changes of light while the sun goes down.
Cabin Breakfast
It's into the Wild West today as we travel past cacti, rocky plateaus and the iconic desert backdrop of Monument Valley. Packed with stone spires and mesas (flattop mountains), the valley is also home to Navajo culture. Learn about the American Indian and Navajo way of life as the group visits the Navajo Tribal Park with a Local Guide. Your jaw will drop as we travel through a narrow gorge to the Painted Desert, where colorful rock formations dot the desert. Get your camera ready for a rock shaped exactly like a Mexican sombrero (hat). Cruise into Colorado this afternoon and pull into the hip mountain town of Durango, the gateway to the Rocky Mountains.
Hotel Dinner
Get into the region's outdoor lifestyle in an adrenaline-pumping river-rafting optional or choose to discover the back country and an old mine on a four wheel drive excursion.
This afternoon, it's a total change of scene when we enter New Mexico, where sun-baked earthen brick buildings stand out against the bright blue sky. When we pull into Albuquerque, you've got time before dinner to uncover the city's Spanish heritage. Check out the pueblo (old town), where the original settlement still stands, as well as small shops that sell knick-knacks, antiques and souvenirs.
Hotel Breakfast,Dinner
- Drive through the Rocky Mountains
- Visit Old Town Albuquerque
- Group Photo USD $16.00
- Rafting (seasonal) USD $28.00
- Jeep Tours (seasonal) USD $59.00
- Snowmobiling - Single or Double Rider (seasonal) USD $97.00 Single - $137.00 Double
Home to the Dallas Cowboys football team, oil millionaires, rich ranchers and a famous soap opera, Dallas doesn't do things by halves. The "Big D" dishes up big attitude.
You'll get your bearings as your Tour Manager shows the group some of downtown Dallas' core spots. Then there's time to get out there among the city slickers and pound the pavements for a first taste of the Lone Star State's famous city.
Hotel Breakfast,Dinner
With a day to discover why things are bigger and better in Texas, you'll get a real feel for this fast moving city.
This morning ,get the low down on one of Dallas' darkest moments at the Sixth Floor Museum. Learn about the background on JKF's life and assassination and even stand in the "gunman's nest"(from where Lee Harvey Oswald is believed to have taken aim).
In your free time, chalk up a local experience and move around at your own pace on the city's easy public transport. Check out where Dallas' elite shop at the landmark Neiman Marcus – an upscale department store complete with 6 stories of luxury items. For something different, head to Deep Ellum, a neighborhood packed with funky clothing stores, up-and-coming galleries and loads of affordable restaurants.
Later, we visit Fort Worth and its historic stockyards. Pick up some cowboy boots and keep an eye out for the Texas long-horn steer. There's a chance to catch some rodeo action in our optional here tonight, where you can see bronco riding, calf-roping and professional cowboys .
Hotel Breakfast,Dinner
With one foot in Texas and one foot in Arkansas, grab a photo of yourself standing in two states.
Stop by Little Rock - a hot spot during the Civil Rights Movement and former home of Bill Clinton when he was governor of Arkansas. We'll stop at the Capital Building before heading into Tennessee.
We cross over the mythical Mississippi River and pull into the musical Mecca and BBQ capital, Memphis. Hometown to blues, soul and rock'n'roll, Memphis moves to a lot of different beats. Get a feel for its rhythm as your Tour Manager points out the Gibson guitar factory, the Orpheum Theatre, Rock'n'Soul Museum and Beale Street.
Hotel Breakfast
Jump start the day with a tour of Graceland and pay homage to the King of Rock'n'Roll. Your Tour Manager will tell you Elvis' story before you tour his 70's style mansion and get up close to his lifestyle, gold records and jumpsuits.
After Graceland, you've got free time to explore Memphis.
If you're keen, we'll drop you at the Civil Rights Museum. Housed in the Lorraine Motel, this is where Dr Martin Luther King was assassinated. You can find out more about the American Civil Rights movement and its legacy here.
Stop by at Memphis' signature site, Sun Studios, where Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash all recorded. If you want to find out more about Memphis musical heritage, have a look around and even make your own record!
If you're hungry while your here, make sure you try out some Memphis BBQ, as this place is known for it.
Later, head to Memphis' core and former hub of African American culture, Beale Street. Birthplace of the blues, stomping ground of famous singers like B.B. King and Tina Turner, this historic street is a major landmark and a great place to listen to live music, kick back with a beer and party.
Hotel Breakfast
Drop by Jackson, Mississippi, and then cross Lake Pontchartrain on the longest causeway in the world.
A meeting point of European style and Caribbean flavors, swinging New Orleans is busy with soul, flamboyance, festivities and a whole lot of jazz!
Get your first taste of the city's romance as the group looks into New Orleans' spiritual heart: the historic French Quarter. See New Orleans' main drag, the city's original coffee shop Café du Monde, the French Market and thriving Jackson Square, with its pretty wrought iron balconies.
Later, join an optional excursion on a traditional Mississippi riverboat and head out along the famous river. With a live Dixie jazz band and loads of Creole cooking, you'll soon get into life in the "Big Easy". Then turn the energy levels up with a visit to Bourbon street. Humming night and day, it is all about music and bars.
Hotel Breakfast
A free day means time to absorb the atmosphere and lose yourself in the energy and diversity of New Orleans.
Hop on a historic street car and head to the southern end of the Garden District, where you can soak up the rundown elegance and old-world charm of the quarter's Victorian mansions.
Experience more of the stunning French Quarter, made up of hidden courtyards, soul-kitchens and jazz clubs. Hang out in Jackson square and watch musicians, fortune tellers and artists.
For a taste of tradition, sit down in historic Café du Monde and order the only two things on the menu: café au lait (milk coffee) and beignets (French donut).
To learn more about local flavours, sign up for the New Orlean's Cooking School optional and have a go at making classics like gumbo (a type of stew), shrimp Creole and bread pudding.
Other ideas for your free time include rummaging through the farmers and flea markets on the square, visiting the Voodoo Museum for a look into more spellbinding traditions or reliving Mardi Gras at the Mardi Gras Museum.
Make sure you try some oysters or jambalaya (rice dish with meats) before you head out tonight then check out a different part of the French Quarter with a visit to Frenchman's Street. The buzzing nightlife is as vibrant on the streets as it is in the bars and clubs. So make sure you live the New Orleans' motto "Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler" - let the good times roll!
Hotel Breakfast
With time to relax on the coach, enjoy a siesta or get some tips for the up-coming destinations from your Tour Manager. Travel through Southern Mississippi into Southern Alabama, where we stop in Mobile, Alabama for lunch. Afterwards, we head off to soak up some sun with an overnight stop at "The World's Most Beautiful Beaches" - Panama City Beach.
Hotel Dinner
Get ready to arrive in the former farming town of Orlando. This ordinary town was transformed into the most-visited place in the state by Walt Disney's imagination, when he created Disney World. Now Orlando is all about wild rides, fantasy and amusement parks, so get some pointers from your Tour Manager and take you pick!
Hotel Breakfast
- One way transfers to the amusement parks
- Visit the entertainment area of Old Town
Free time means a day out in one of the many fun parks located here with some friends. There are loads of options; Disney World with its 4 parks, Universal Studios, SeaWorld and several water parks. The parks also serve up theme-bars and clubs, so if you're keen, keep it moving tonight at one of them.
Today it's a complete change of scene as we leave the man-made entertainment hub behind and move on to fascinating Everglades National Park. This is a Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage Site, and a wetland of international importance.
Head right into this exotic, subtropical environment on our fascinating included Everglades tour. Get the low down from a trained naturalist on the unique ecosystem as you cruise through the National Park on an open-air tram. Check out the wetlands, the "river of grass" and maybe even alligators!
Flamboyant, flashy and fabulous, Miami is hot and loud. Packed with diverse neighborhoods, each with their own character, Miami is great place to hang out.
First up it's a look around the downtown. You'll see the Miami Heat (basketball team) arena, the high rises of the financial district and the outdoor shopping area of the Bayside Marketplace. You'll also get a feel for the city's Latin vibe in Little Havana, with its Cuban influence and history.
Then, discover stylish South Beach with its iconic art deco buildings, swaying palm trees and neon lights. Sizzling any night of the week, South Beach is where all the action is, so explore it in a night out with your friends.
Hotel Dinner
Tropical Miami oozes energy and a free day here means time to get into this happening hub.
Head down to the boardwalk and people-watch. If you're looking to relax, kick back among the toned, bronzed bodies on South Beach and take a swim in the warm waters of the southern Atlantic.
Have a go on 2 wheels in a fun biking optional excursion with the group and get familiar with the waterfront neighborhoods. Your Local Guide will give you an insider's view on this colorful town, and take you to many of Miami's signature sites like Casa Casuarina (Versace mansion), the Bass Art Museum, the Holocaust Memorial before winding down with something cool to drink at Miami's Marina.
If you've got time to live a bit of the local Latin lifestyle, return to Little Havana and order some Cuban rice and beans, followed by some sweet Cuban coffee. Try your hand at dominoes on one of the outdoor tables on Calle 8 (Eighth Street) or pick up a Cuban cigar and some salsa music at one of the little shops.
Before you hit the shops, get some pointers about where to head from your Tour Manager, who knows Miami's ins and outs. For shopping in style, stroll through the outdoor shopping promenade of the Lincoln Road mall and for bargains, head to Espanola Way. Tonight, live a slice of the high life and party it up Miami style out on the water in our optional harbor party cruise.
Hotel Breakfast
Today, we roll on to the surfing capital of the East Coast, Cocoa Beach. Our hotel is in walking distance to the beach, so hit some of the biggest waves in Florida or try out some volleyball on the beach. Watch the locals fishing off the pier and order some fresh seafood later on at beachside grill.
Hotel Breakfast
Hit the Space Coast, home to NASA, and visit the fascinating Kennedy Space Center, the only rocket launch point for space missions in the Western Hemisphere. You've got time to explore the massive series of buildings, as you learn about space exploration and get up close to pieces of the moon, mission capsules, astronaut's gear and space shuttles. You'll also see the launch and landing pad first hand.
Back on the coach, we cruise through a wildlife reserve and journey on to pretty St Augustine, America's oldest inhabited city, complete with cobblestones, a laid-back harbor and small beaches. Head to the timeworn streets of the Spanish quarter with the group, soak up the Mediterranean feel with its colorful buildings and courtyards, and visit the 16th Century Castillo de San Marcos National Monument.
With some of the oldest cemeteries in the USA, St Augustine serves up a dose of the supernatural. Choose our optional ghost tour and our Local Guide will fill you in on the stories behind certain hauntings and give you some of St Augustine's history.
Hotel Breakfast,Dinner
Free-wheeling Savannah is up next and its all about southern charm. Fall under its spell as the group checks out the old cotton warehouses, historic city squares and mansions. Spared from the destruction of the Civil War, you'll see original historic buildings here.
Visit stunning Forsythe Park and see gorgeous moss covered oak trees, surrounding historic homes and inns. Take in the sub-tropical plants, flowers and lush greenery that spill onto the town's 24 public squares.
Choose an optional dinner at a historic inn tonight and experience southern hospitality at its best.
Hotel Breakfast
Practice your best Southern drawl and get ready for a little Southern hospitality as you cross the Carolinas today. On our way, we stop in charming Charleston for lunch before reaching the college town of Raleigh, where we'll have a bit of fun tonight.
Hotel Breakfast,Dinner
This morning, cross over the border into Richmond for a slice of history. After a look around the old center, the group heads to Carytown, a young and funky district, for lunch.
Next up: the nation's capital, Washington D.C. It's the USA's political core, buzzing with decision makers and busy with museums, monuments and politics.
Get inspired on our Illumination Tour around DC's famous structures and see the city brilliantly lit up against the night sky. Your Tour Manager will fill you in D.C's signature sites and monuments, like the Capitol Building, Washington Monument and the White House.
We'll drive along the National Mall, a traditional place of protest and of key events in the USA's past. Enjoy an overview of presidential history with a look at the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King gave his "I have a dream" speech, the Jefferson memorial with its famous columns and the Roosevelt Memorial. Remember those who died in Vietnam and Korea as you check out the memorials to those conflicts.
Hotel Breakfast,Dinner
With two full days to explore the capital, you can visit some fascinating museums and monuments, or hang out in the city's vibrant neighborhoods for a different feel.
We'll visit Arlington National Cemetery, where JFK is buried and thousands of US soldiers lie. You'll see the sobering sight of endless rows of white headstones and have the chance to watch the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
There's a chance to cover a lot of ground and get familiar with DC by renting a bike. Get some pointers from your Tour Manager on where to go next.
Get a dose of culture at the Smithsonian Museums. This is a one-stop culture spot, made up of 19 different museums. It has it all – from natural history to space, so the choice is yours, and best of all, it's free!
You can also visit the world-class Holocaust Museum and learn about one of history's darkest moments as you honor the victims.
For something fun and intriguing, head to the Spy Museum. Find out about infamous FBI cases and what it means to be a secret agent, while you listen to bugs and play around with gadgets and interactive displays.
Later, hit Georgetown, D.C.'s oldest district and see how it has injected itself with new energy. 200 year-old buildings hold hip galleries and boutiques – it's a great place to pick up something funky. It's also a global kitchen - try something from the 50 different types of ethnic food on offer. With a university crowd, Georgetown is vibrant and young, so spend some time exploring the laid-back lounges and upscale bars.
For something more upbeat, get down and funky in Adams-Morgan, another trendy district.
Hotel Dinner
Leaving the capital behind, we continue on to New York.
We drop by the cute town of Annapolis, with its brick houses and paved lanes. Get the low down on the famous Naval Academy in an interesting optional tour with a Local Guide and see first hand how future naval officers train at this prestigious institution.
Next up is Philadelphia. Check out Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, and the historic Liberty Bell – Philadelphia's landmark that weighs in at 2080pounds (944kg). Don't forget to try a Philly cheese steak, a local speciality.
We top off your travels with New York, where it's time to say farewell to your new friends, as the tour ends here late this afternoon.
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Sit, Knit and Crochet Tuesdays at Curious-on-Hudson
Tuesday, Mar 5, 2013 at 2:00pm-3:30pm
145 Palisade Street - 4th Floor, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
We have combined all our crochet and knitting classes into a one day extravaganza of hand-crafted socializing and learning.
The schedule is:
2:00 - Open Crochet
4:00 - Beginner's Knitting & Kids Crochet
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Teens welcome
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On the Steelers: Pouncey back to anchor offense
Center Maurkice Pouncey's return from the physically unable to perform list gives a significant boost to the Steelers offense.
Ed Bouchette's Steelers chat transcript: 8.4.15
The Steelers are off today but Ed Bouchette isn't -- he takes your questions on training camp in today's chat.
Steelers notebook: Defense returning to zone coverage
The Steelers will change their defensive package this season in hopes of cutting down on big pass plays.
Steelers cornerback Brandon Boykin says Eagles coach uncomfortable with some people
Brandon Boykin, though, said he does not believe Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly is a racist.
Steeler notebook: Receiver Martavis Bryant to miss Hall of Fame preseason game
Bryant is expected to be out about 10 days; the Hall of Fame game is next Sunday.
Steelers rookie Chickillo hoping to be another chip off the NFL block
Anthony Chickillo wants to keep the family legacy going as he transitions from defensive line to outside linebacker for the Steelers.
Steelers notebook: Le'Veon Bell sees room for improvement
Somehow, some way, star Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell thinks he can be even better this season — and the offense can, too.
Gene Collier: Steelers' Colbert generally manages to keep things in perspective
Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert has had much success, but he still hears all the outside noise — even when he takes a vacation.
Kickoff return unit a point of emphasis for Steelers in training camp
Steelers try to reverse trend of "awful" kickoff returns this season and hope Dri Archer can be part of the turnaround.
Steelers pick up veteran cornerback
The Steelers made a trade for Brandon Boykin Saturday night, sending a conditional fifth-round pick in next year's draft to the Eagles.
Coach Tomlin's impact on Steelers defense increases
Mike Tomlin is taking a more active role with defense than he has in the past.
Steelers notebook: McCullers seeks push and production
Second-year defensive tackle did not register a tackle a year ago in 82 snaps in his rookie season.
Experts say Brady's lawsuit a long shot
The NFL and players union have become so accustomed to facing one another in court that a single lawsuit wasn't enough in the Tom Brady
Steelers fans flock to training camp
The Pittsburgh Steelers have held training camp on the campus of Saint Vincent College in Unity for 50 years.
Cortez Allen looks ahead, not back, as Steelers rebuild secondary
Cornerback Cortez Allen is hopeful he can learn from a rough 2014 season and play a role in a rebuilt Steelers secondary.
Gene Collier: Nowhere to hide as sun, thudding pads dominate Steelers camp
Under searing sun, the Steelers make contact with the reality of summer training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe.
Steelers notebook: Bell glad appeal process is over and suspension has been reduced
Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell is happy to have a definite and reduced time frame for his suspension at the start of the upcoming regular season.
Brady lawsuit transferred from Minnesota to New York court
The judge wrote that he "sees little reason for this action to have been commenced in Minnesota at all."
Steelers warned of NFL commissioner's dominion long before Brady rift
Steelers voted against the agreement giving Roger Goodell leeway as judge, jury and executioner of player conduct policy.
Jerry Micco's sports chat transcript: 7.29.15
Steelers, Pirates, Penguins & Pitt all on the agenda in this week's online forum with the Post-Gazette's sports editor.
Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat transcript: 7.29.15
The heat is on -- for real, it's sweltering -- in Latrobe, and Gerry takes your questions on the Steelers first week of training camp.
Gene Collier: Tom Brady shouldn't blow up over his 'Deflategate' suspension
The NFL rejected Tom Brady's appeal over his four-game suspension, and the Patriots quarterback should just accept it.
Steelers linebacker Moats says starting job is his to lose
Though the Steelers drafted outside linebacker Bud Dupree in the first round, Arthur Moats is confident he can keep his starting role.
Steelers notebook: Team goes full pads today
The Steelers will go live with hitting and tackling after two days of practicing without pads.
Tom Brady loses appeal of 4-game suspension from NFL
Brady and the Patriots have denied knowingly using deflated footballs in the AFC title game win over Indianapolis.
Steelers running back Bell gets suspension cut to two games
Le'Veon Bell will now be available to play when the Steelers visit the St. Louis Rams Sept. 27.
Ed Bouchette's Steelers chat transcript: 7.28.15
The Steelers are off today, but Ed isn't and he takes your questions about what's going on up in Latrobe.
Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons hopes to make impact at buck linebacker position
And a healthy Ryan Shazier should get freedom to roam as Timmons' inside linebacker partner.
Steelers WR Martavis Bryant discovers many perks to being mentored by Antonio Brown
"I'm coming into it with more confidence, more focus, more attention to detail, so I can become a better player," Bryant said.
Steelers notebook: First-year QB Tajh Boyd looks to make his mark
Bruce Gradkowski's shoulder injury opens a door of opportunity for first-year quarterback Tajh Boyd.
Steeler fans still get their kicks at Saint Vincent workouts
The beginning of this year's training camp marks the 50th anniversary the team has held practices at the Latrobe site.
With an uncertain future, Steelers' Beachum is 'here to play football'
Left tackle Kelvin Beachum is not concerned with his contract status heading into this season.
Art Rooney speaks on Bell hearing, Super Bowl bid
The Steelers president said he hasn't heard from the NFL about when it would have a hearing on running back Le'Veon Bell's suspension.
Ray Fittipaldo's Steelers chat transcript: 7.27.15
Training camp is underway and Ray takes your questions on the Steelers prospects for 2015.
Steelers hoping Brady, others can play in season opener
The team reported to training camp Saturday at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, preparing for the Sept. 10 opener against the Pats.
Ben Roethlisberger says Steelers offense may be better than record-breaking '14 season
After scoring a franchise-high 436 points last season, the team's goal is to score at least 30 points a game in this one.
Ron Cook: Despite some lost pieces, the Steelers' core remains
With Ben Roethlisberger, Cam Heyward and Mike Tomlin all signing extensions, the Steelers' future looks bright.
Pirates, Steelers swap Aug. 23 game times
The Pirates will now play the Giants at 8 p.m. at PNC Park, while the Steelers face off against the Packers at 1 p.m. at Heinz Field.
Steelers start training camp with five players injured
Adams, Gradkowski, Pouncey, Lemon, and Golson are on the physically-unable-to-perform list because of injuries.
Steelers sign general manager Colbert through 2018
"Kevin's work and footprint on our football operations have been a key factor in our success," Steelers president Art Rooney II said.
Steelers' Bell says his suspension appeal has not yet been heard by NFL
Le'Veon Bell was suspended three games as the result of an arrest last August as he was driving with then-teammate LeGarrette Blount.
Jarvis Jones, Ryan Shazier, Cortez Allen, Shamarko Thomas key to Steelers improvement on defense
The Steelers hope four young players can make their defense better in a hurry.
Steelers faithful: 50 years at Saint Vincent
Benedictine monks opened their campus up to The Chief and his team in the 1960s and it has been a perfect fit every since.
Steelers sign Tomlin to two-year contract extension through 2018
In eight seasons, head coach Mike Tomlin has compiled an 82-46 regular-season record and has coached the Steelers into two Super Bowls.
Former Steelers RB Mendenhall finds new life in Hollywood
After retiring at 26, ex-Steeler Rashard Mendenhall is now a staff writer for the HBO series "Ballers."
AP source: Union offered NFL settlement on Brady suspension
Several media reports indicated the union's proposal called for Brady paying a large fine, but with no suspension.
Gene Collier: Super Bowl predictions arrive, creating artificial need to make one
Super Bowl predictions flow in, as usual, in July, so the Post-Gazette's sports columnist makes one, too.
Jerry Micco's sports chat transcript: 7.22.15
Heavy Pirates and Steelers discussion in this week's chat with the Post-Gazette's managing editor for sports.
Ed Bouchette's Steelers chat transcript: 7.21.15
The Steelers report to training camp on Saturday -- Ed takes your questions on what to expect from the team in Latrobe.
Goodell: NFL 'being very thorough' in considering Brady appeal
Roger Goodell said he has no specific timeline for when he will reach a decision on Tom Brady's appeal after speaking at local fundraiser.


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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver SurferFriday, June 15th, 2007
The Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is better than its predecessor. Read on:
Far more entertaining and ambitious than its predecessor, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is a surprisingly effective summer movie and a huge improvement over the lackluster 2005 original. While still essentially a lightweight kid's movie marred by occasionally choppy pacing and hit-or-miss humor, this film works where it counts and is a much better comic book movie than the sitcom-like original. Some spoilers follow, but there's nothing that the trailers haven't already disclosed.
As the story begins, Reed Richards and Sue Storm (Ioan Gruffudd and Jessica Alba), a.k.a. Mr. Fantastic and The Invisible Woman, respectively, are finally set to tie the knot after several failed attempts. They're struggling to balance their celebrity/superhero status with the prospect of starting a family. The question they face is whether they can do it all or if they must choose one path over the other. However, all this may become moot once it's discovered that the world is coming to an end.
This global crisis is sparked by the enigmatic Silver Surfer (performed by Doug Jones and voiced by Laurence Fishburne), the herald of the cosmic force of destruction he refers to as Galactus. (Yes, Galactus is a giant cloud, but more on that later.) The Surfer is wreaking havoc across the globe, altering matter and creating giant sinkholes so that Galactus can live up to his reputation as the devourer of worlds and make Earth his next meal. The U.S. government, represented by the brusque General Hager (Andre Braugher), enlists Reed's help, even though it means he must divert his attention away from his impending wedding. It also doesn't help that there is bad blood between Reed and Hager stemming from a previous encounter. Oh, did we mention that Dr. Doom (Julian McMahon) is alive and well and mixed up in the whole affair?
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Thanks for adding the Logarithmic charts. They are a needed addition to the chart toolbox.
After a quick review, I noticed the newly added charts need some additional work...
The minor tick marks on the Y-axis of the Logarithmic charts for ASP.NET AJAX and Silverlight/WPF should not be evenly spaced. I did a quick search on the net and found an example of how a logarithmic axis should display.
Example gif file from this site: http://www.intmath.com/Exponential-logarithmic-functions/7_Graphs-log-semilog.php
It is difficult to tell from the demos if the values line up with the tick marks. Test by graphing values like 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100,200,300... which should all line up with the minor tick marks.
The Silverlight Demo also says Logarithmic Y-Axis when it is really graphing logs on the X Axis. The ASP.NET AJAX correctly graphs on the Y-Axis.
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Thanks for the report. I will log this issue in our system.
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I was wondering if there was a status on this issue. I have rather important need for this functionality (logarithmic works fine...minus the defect in the minor ticks explained here).
Or if there was a ticket number I could follow the progress on? Maybe even see about getting this issue escalated a little faster?
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Hello Terry Apodaca,
Unfortunately we are not planning on doing a fix for this. Our resources are tied up with silverlight/wpf chart development and we are doing only critical/security bugfixes for the ASP.NET product. As a work-around I suggest you turn the minor ticks off:
radChart1.PlotArea.YAxis.Appearance.MinorTick.Visible = false;
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.
Best wishes,
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Another choice is to wait. They will probably fix it in the next 3-6 months since everyone agrees this is an issue and how it should work is clear.
If you can't wait, another option is to get the source code, fix it, and send the code change to Telerik. I did this once before and the fix went into the next maintenance release. Of course, this is no guarantee and your results may vary.
thanks for the feedback!
for a short time I did just remove the minor ticks like you showed an example of...but that wasn't going to be satisfactory for the client. We are doing some very intense data charting for a very large oil and gas company so they need the minor ticks to be there.
So, the solution i found is actually very very nice. It's done by Microsoft themselves and is easily integrated into any project. Here are the pages and files:
Now that i used the MS Chart...it works perfectly!
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CORPUS CHRISTI - Ron Weikum wanted one final assessment of his baseball team before District 31-4A play rolls around next week.
The coach's opinion of what he has at Flour Bluff was reinforced Tuesday night as the Hornets displayed solid pitching and timely hitting.
Will Mendiola, Kolton Mims and Tyler Hass combined for a shutout, pitching out of a few jams, while the Bluff took advantage of a few early Victoria West miscues with well-timed hitting during a 4-0 non-district victory at Whataburger Field.
West (5-5) left 11 runners on base, including eight in scoring position. All three Hornets hurlers faced jams and escaped them with regularity as the Warriors did not move a runner into scoring position against the Bluff (9-2) in only two innings — the third and seventh.
"We feel like our pitching will keep us in some games," Weikum said. "We're playing some decent defense around them. You just never know; the atmosphere ramps up a little when you get into district."
Mendiola started and wove his way out of difficulty in the first and second, leaving runners on second and third each inning. Mims (2-0) had the bases full with one out in the fourth, but induced a 1-2-3 double play — pitcher to home to first. Hass, who earned his first save of the year, left a runner at third in the fifth and runners at first and second in the sixth.
The trio of pitchers combined for six strikeouts, with Mendiola getting both of his with runners at second and third. The first, in the first inning, was the second out and led to a grounder to close the frame. Mendiola's second, the next inning, ended another threat.
"It's the first time we've done that all year," West coach Manuel Alvarado said of stranding runners. "We were chasing high fastballs, and we normally don't do that. We just have to put the ball in play and make things happen."
That's precisely what the Hornets did. Two errors allowed the Bluff to start the game with a pair of runners aboard. Steven Ulbrich delivered a sacrifice fly to score Mendiola with the game's first run, and Mims and Rivers Ewing followed with run-scoring hits.
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Being French and living in NJ, I always wanted to try one of Phyllis French restaurant. Restaurant La Minette was my first choice based on their menu but couldn't get a reservation for the time we wanted so we opted for Beau Monde which is right across the street. My husband started to frown as we got seated and were handed out a menu. Not only was the menu printed in small characters but the table was in total darkness. Had to use our cell phones and glasses to read the menu, not too romantic! The table for 2 was also VERY small and didn't allow for an ice bucket so the waitress left the white wine right on thte table apologetically. The service and the food made up for the original not so good impression.
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DULUTH — The Arena at Gwinnett Center is kicking off the holidays with some big names in the music business.
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Prices range from $62.50 to $118. Buble, whose "To Be Loved" CD is No. 1 on Billboard Magazine's Top 200 Pop Charts, started his tour on Sept. 7 at the United Center in Chicago. The album is the fourth straight by the Canadian singer to reach the top of the charts.
"I'm very excited to get back on the road and perform for my fans," Buble said in a release. "It's been awhile but we're rested up and ready to have a big party on stage every night."
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Births outside of marriage continued a slight decline in 2013, accounting for 40.6 percent of all births, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The slight drop in births to younger unmarried women since the late 2000s mirrors the decline in all births in the United States, Curtin said. "The fertility rate has declined, but the percent of decline in births to unmarried women has been greater," she said.
This pattern began with the start of the recession in 2007, she said. "The areas that had the worst economic downturn also had the largest drops in the fertility rate," Curtin said.
In 2013, births to unmarried women totaled more than 1.6 million. About four of every 10 births were to single mothers every year from 2007 through 2013, the report found.
Experts track births to unmarried women because they're linked to higher risk for complications such as premature delivery, low birth weight and infant death.
Dr. Jill Rabin, co-chief of ambulatory care and women's health programs at North Shore-LIJ Health System in New Hyde Park, N.Y., considers fewer births to single mothers a plus. But she views the rise in births among unmarried partners as a positive trend.
"It's true that in two-parent families, regardless of the gender of the couple, kids tend to do better," Rabin said.
"It's easier when you have a partner raising your child in terms of psychosocial support in addition to the financial benefit," she said. "I do think it takes a village to raise a child."
Other highlights of the childbearing report:
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Jan. 19, 1971 v D. R. REITERMAN Q 3,555,611
MOLD FOR CASTING OPTICAL ELEMENTS AND THE LIKE Original Filed Feb. 1.9, 1968 00/V4d0 EF/7f/Q/W/J/V INVENTOR.
United States Patent ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A mold member for casting plastic optical elements and utilizing an accurately prepared ring of rigid material fixed to its periphery for multiple functions including a protective bumper and guard for the mold, an anchor for a sealing gasket and as a seal engaging surface for a mold gasket. The ring also facilitates the handling of the mold members during cleaning and use generally.
This application is a division of my copending application for United States Letters Patent Ser. No. 706,717, filed Feb. 19, 1968, entitled, Gasket for Molding Plastic Optical Elements.
This invention relates to an improved mold assembly for molding plastic optical elements and features an improved elastomeric gasket for holding the mold members in vertically spaced relation and to an improved mode of supporting this gasket outwardly of but closely adjacent the rim edge of the optical surface of the lower mold member.
Molding optical elements with optically finished surfaces free of distortions and imperfections present numerous vexatious problems. Desirably, the two mold members are separated from one another by a peripheral resilient gasket member which adheres to the casting sufficiently to prevent premature separation of the casting from the mold components during cure. Additionally, it is of critical importance to maintain a fluid-tight seal at the periphery of the mold cavity at the junction of the gasket with the lower mold member. At least the upper seal must permit the escape of any excess quantity of the charge and the lower seal must safeguard against leakage of the charge as curing proceeds. It is also highly desirable that suitable means be provided for accurately cen tering the upper mold member concentrically of the lower mold member without introducing restraints interfering with movement of the members to accommodate shrinkage of the charge during curing.
Other problems associated with the molding of plastic elements involve the protection of the rigid lower mold member from damage during handling. This member customarily is made of glass and its precision upper surface is provided with an optical finish. Since this member is normally reused many times, it is subject to frequent handling during assembly, disassembly, cleaning, inspection and other operations. Accordingly, the optical surface can be irreparably injured, as by chipping, and most likely to occur adjacent its rim edge.
, It is, therefore, the purpose of the present invention to provide a mold assembly or device avoiding the foregoing and other disadvantages and shortcomings of the prior art. To this end, the lower mold member has firmly secured to its peripheral edge a thick-walled ring of rigid material having an accurately finished planar upper end. An elastomeric gasket ring especially designed for use with this mold member features an inwardly opening annular groove formed with a lip at its upper inner edge so shaped and disposed as to have continuous line contact Patented Jan. 19, 1971 with the upper end of this ring outwardly of but close to the rim of the optical surface. The flange or bead forming the lower side wall of the gasket groove preferably has a press fit over the lower end of the rigid ring and serves to hold the gasket snugly assembled to the rigid ring of the mold member with the aforementioned sealing lip pressed in firm resilient sealing contact with the upper end of this ring. The upper half of the gasket side wall has an axial height corresponding generally with the rim thickness of the mold cavity and the upper end of the gasket is beveled in such manner that the upper inner rim of the gasket ring has continuous line contact with the underside of the upper mold member. Castings having either toric or spherical surfaces can be cast using the mold components embodying the principles of this invention.
Another feature of the gasket is the provision of bosses distributed about the periphery of its upper edge outwardly of its sealing lip and having radial contact with the peripheral edge of the upper mold member to hold it accurately aligned with the lower mold member.
It is therefore a primary object of the invention to provide an improved mold device for use in molding plastic optical elements.
Another object of the invention is the provision of a molding device utilizing a resilient gasket ring for holding the mold members accurately spaced including improved means for providing continuous line contact between the gasket ring and the mold members at the upper and lower peripheral edges of an optical element undergoing molding therebetween.
Another object of the invention is the provision of an improved flexible gasket for use in holding a pair of mold members accurately spaced and cooperating therewith to form a fluid-tight mold cavity during curing while permitting any excess charge to secape by overflow and drain fully away from the mold assembly.
Another object of the invention is the provision of an improved elastomeric gasket for molding plastic optical elements and adapted to be assembled about a rigid ring secured to a mold member therefor and having an endless lip in resilient sealing contact with the rigid ring.
Another object of the invention is the provision of a mold member for use in molding plastic optical elements and featuring a rigid ring secured to its periphery and having a smooth end surface flush with the adjacent rim edge of the molding surface of the mold member.
Another object of the invention is the provision of a mold device utilizing a toric mold member provided with a rigid ring about its periphery and. having its upper end located below the toric mold cavity surface and including a cooperating resilient gasket ring embracing the rigid ring with its interior side wall stressed to lie in sealing contact with that portion of the periphery of the mold member projecting above the upper end of the rigid ring.
These and other more specific objects will appear upon reading the following specification and claims and upon considering in connection therewith the attached drawing to which they relate.
Referring now to the drawing in which a preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated:
FIG. 1 is atop plan view with parts broken away of one preferred embodiment of the assembled molding device designed for use in molding a toric optical element;
FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the molding device;
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view on an enlarged scale taken along the broken lines 33 on FIG. 1; and
FIG. 4 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view on an enlarged scale through the molding device charged [with plastic and designed for use in casting spherical optical elements.
Referring initially more particularly to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, there is shown an assembled molding device, designated generally 10, and embodying the principles of this invention. The invention mold device or assembly includes a rigid lower mold member 11 of relatively thick glass and an upper mold member 12 of any suitable material having either flexible or nonflexible characteristics, and an intervening flexible elastomeric gasket ring 13. The upper surface 15 of mold member 11 is provided with a precision optical finish of a desired toric contour extending from rim to rim thereof. An optical finish 16 is provided on the downwardly facing lower surface of upper mold member 12, it being noted that the diameter of the upper mold member 12 is substantially greater than the optically finished surface 15 of the lower member 11. As herein shown, upper mold member 12, as herein illustrated, is relatively thin and flexible, as is desirable if the center portion of the mold cavity 36 is of different thickness than the peripheral portions of the cavity. However, it will be understood that the upper mold member may be relatively thick and nonflexible where shrinkage during curing is small or presents no separation problem.
Closely embracing rim 17 of mold member 11 is a relatively thick-walled rigid reinforcing ring 18. The upper rim end 19 of ring 18 lies in a diametric plane spaced axially below the lowest portion of the rim edge of toric Optical surface 15. Ring 18 is held firmly assembled to rim 17 by a bonding agent. As here shown, reinforcing ring 18 is formed of suitable metal but it will be under stood that it may consist of suitable rigid nonmetallic material such as strong tough plastic material immune to the ingredients of the composition being cast.
Gasket ring 13 forming an important feature of the invention is molded in one piece from a suitable thermoplastic material, its major portions preferably being substantially of the same thickness. The lower end half of the ring is formed with an inwardly opening groove adapted to receive and have a firm seating engagement with the reinforcing ring 18. The upper side wall 26 of groove 25 is inclined acutely to end surface 19 of rigid ring 18 thereby providing a sharp-edged sealing lip 27 at the merger of the groove side wall with the overlying interior side wall 28 of the gasket ring. Side wall 28 preferably has a circumference slightly less than juxtaposed surface of mold member 11. In consequence, gasket surface 28 snugly embraces and seals against the portion of the mold member periphery projecting above ring end 19. In some cases it is preferable that lip 27 seal against ring 18 slightly outwardly of the inner rim edge of this ring. Lip 27 is also held lightly but firmly pressed against end surface 19 of ring 18 by the annular bead 29, it being understood that bead 29 is so designed that it must be press-assembled against the lower end 30 of ring 18. Projecting outwardly from the gasket opposite bead 29 is an annular flange 31 which increases the effectiveness of head 29 and facilitates assembly and disassembly of the gasket from mold member 11.
The upper end of the gasket ring is beveled along the contour clearly shown in FIG. 3 and its upper inner edge provides a sealing lip 38 having continuous line contact with the optical surface 16 of the upper mold member. As best appears from FIG. 4, the beveled upper end surface of the gasket ring provides a sealing lip 38 having line contact with upper mold member 12 while permitting excess portions of the charge to drain away from beneath the upper mold member as it settles into seating and sealing engagement with sealing lip 38 following the charging operation.
The second illustrative embodiment shown in FIG. 4 differs in only minor respects from that described above in connection with FIGS. 1 to 3 and the same or analogous features are designated by the same reference characters distinguished by the addition of a prime. The principal difference is that lower mold member 11' is formed with a spherical optical surface 15' having its rim edge flush with the upper end 19 of bumper ring 18. Sealing lip 27' seals against the inner edge of end 19 immediately adjacent the merger of the latter with the edge of mold surface 15'.
The mode of use of the described mold devices will be quite evident from the foregoing detailed description of two typical embodiments. Prior to assembly of the gasket ring to the lower mold member, the latter is thoroughly cleaned and checked for the presence of an imperfections in its optical surface or the presence of any foreign matter on that surface or on any exposed surface of reinforcing ring 18. The mold member can be handled safely and without risk of chipping or injuring its optical surface because of the protection afforded by bumper ring 18 and the convenience provided by the latter in handling and gripping the mold member. A gasket ring 13 selected for use in a particular molding operation is similarly cleaned, inspected and then assembled about ring 18. As the lower wall or bead 29 of the gasket is pressed over the lower end of the ring 18, sealing lip 27 is lightly preloaded against the upper end of the ring thereby safeguarding against the possibility of a portion of the charge escaping from the mold cavity between the exterior of ring 18 and the surface of groove 25. If a toric lower mold member 11 is being used surface 28 of the gasket has a snug fit with the adjacent periphery of the mold member and cooperates with lip 27 in providing a highly effective seal.
After the upper mold member 12 has been carefully cleaned and inspected, it is lowered against sealing lip 38 of the gasket, the accurate position of the mold member being assured by a plurality of positioning bosses or locators 40 or 40 integral with gasket ring 13 and distributed about the upper outer rim of the ring as is made clear in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3. The spacing between bosses 40 is ample to receive the tips of the operators fingers while gripping the peripheral rim of mold member 12. The assembled mold device is maintained closed until ready for charging to prevent the possibility of foreign matter entering the cavity or collecting on any of the cavity surfaces.
To charge the mold, the user grabs the rim of mold member 12 between his fingers and tilts one edge upwardly sufficiently to receive a charging nozzle. A charge of plastic, preferably prethickened close to the gel point, is then introduced along with sufficient excess to assure complete filling of cavity 36. As the charging nozzle is withdrawn mold member 12 is lowered gently against the upper lip 38 of the gasket as excess portions of the charge escape past the lip and overflow. It is found that if the mold is charged with prethickened resin and then placed in an oven at say F., the charge expands thermally and gels without shrinking sufficiently to draw in a bubble of air. In this manner void-free castings are produced with consistency.
The charged mold device is then subjected to curing in an oven in a manner well known to those skilled in this art. Differential shrinkage of the cavity charge occurs in those cases where the center portion of the cavity is of different thickness than the rim portions and is accommodated by the gasket ring 13 and by fiexure of member 12. However, such fiexure does not result in disrupting the seal of either of the sealing lips 27 or 38. Additionally, and importantly, the thin flexible nature of lips 27 and 38 as well as the upper half of the gasket ring as a whole readily accommodate shrinkage of the plastic charge without introducing stresses or strain in thecharge of distortions in the surface in contact with either of the optical surfaces 15 and 16.
Following curing of the charge the finished optical element 42 is removed from the mold device in the usual manner. Normally gasket ring 13 is peeled away first following which the upper mold member 12 is detached. Thereafter, the optical element 42 is separated from lower member 11.
While the particular mold for casting optical elements and the like herein shown and disclosed in detail is fully capable of attaining the objects and providing the advantages hereinbefore stated, it is to be understood that it is merely illustrative of the presently preferred embodiments of the invention and that no limitations are intended to the details or construction or design herein shown other than as defined in the appended claims.
I claim:
1. A mold member for use in molding a plastic optical element comprising a glass disk having a dished upper surface provided With an optical finish from edge-to-edge thereof, and means having parallel upper and lower end surfaces embracing said dished upper surface and comprising rigid ring means of nonbrittle material secured to the exterior periphery of said disk for seating and accurately positioning a resilient gasket ring and serving to facilitate handling, cleaning and servicing of said mold member and safeguarding said glass disk against chipping and injury.
2. A mold member as defined in claim 1 characterized in that the inner rim edge of the upper end surface of said rigid ring means is flush with the peripheral rim edge of said optically finished dished surface.
3. A mold member as defined in claim 1 characterized in that the opposite end surfaces are spaced apart a distance slightly greater than the width of a seating groove of a gasket ring with which said mold member is intended for use.
4. A mold member as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said rigid ring means is metallic.
5. A mold member as defined in claim 1 characterized in that the peripheral edge of said dished upper surface is nonplanar, and said rigid ring means having a planar upper end and being secured to the periphery of said glass disk with its planar upper end positioned below all portions of the upper peripheral edge of said glass disk and adapted to provide a seating surface for a resilient gasket ring for said glass disk.
6. A mold member as defined in claim 1 characterized in that the upper rim edge of said rigid ring means is accurately finished to provide a reference surface for a gasket ring adapted to embrace said rigid ring means and seat against said upper rim edge and form a boundary wall for the periphery of the mold cavity for said mold member.
References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 3,056,166 1 0/ 1962 Weinberg. 3,222,432 12/ 1965 Grandperret. 3,273,204 9/ 1966 Craddock. 3,353,220 11/1967 Lenoble. 3,460,928 8/1969 Casko.
J. HOWARD FLINT, 111., Primary Examiner US. Cl. X.R. 18Lens mold dig.
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To my way of thinking, behind every memorable holiday meal, there's a great cake—the kind that looks so grand and tastes so great that it becomes an instant tradition. Look no further, because you've found it. I like to make the cake the night before. For decorating, I've suggested a drift of white chocolate snowflakes to cover the snowy frosting, but there are easier ways to top this charmer. Why not let the kids decorate it with toy skiers, skaters, or snowboarders? How about a few green gumdrop trees and a family of marshmallow snowmen?–Sara Perry
LC You Say Buttercream, We Say Buttahcream Note
This simple, silken, knee-wobblingly lovely frosting is made primarily from butter and, as a consequence, is aptly known as buttercream. In her book Holiday Baking, author Sara Perry strongly encourages us to rely on "a European-style, high-fat butter, such as Plugra (82% fat), Land 0'Lakes Ultra Creamy (83% fat), or another artisan-style organic butter with a fat content above the normal 80 percent. The added fat carries more of the vanilla flavoring to the mouth and contributes to a silkier texture." We fully support what Perry suggests. Our only quibble? It really seems, given its indulgent nature, much more like "buttahcream" than "buttercream."
Snowflake Cake Recipe
- Quick Glance
- Makes one 9-inch layer cake
- For the snowflake cake
- 3 cups cake flour, plus more for the pans
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 14 tablespoons (7 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pans
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, separated while cold, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups buttermilk
- For the snowflakes
- 3 ounces white chocolate
- Silver dragées for decorating
- For the buttercream frosting
- 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, preferable a high-fat European style butter, at room temperature
- 1 pound sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk or half-and-half
- Pinch of salt
- Make the snowflake cake
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour two 9-inch cake pans. Line the bottom of each pan with waxed or parchment paper. Butter and flour the parchment paper.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. In a stand mixer on medium speed, beat the butter until creamy, about 30 seconds. Add the sugar and beat until light and nearly white, about 5 minutes. Add the egg yolks, 1 at a time, and beat until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as necessary. Beat in the vanilla until blended. Add the cake flour mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, in several additions, and beat until smooth and just blended.
- 4. In another bowl, beat the egg whites just until stiff peaks form. Using a spatula, gently fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter to lighten it. Fold in the remaining egg whites just until incorporated and no white streaks remain.
- 5. Divide the batter between the prepared pans, using a spatula to evenly spread the batter. Bake until the cakes begin to pull away from the sides of the pans and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let the cakes cool in their pans. Gently loosen the edge of each cake with a thin knife before inverting the cakes onto wire racks. Let the cakes cool thoroughly before carefully peeling off the parchment paper. Let cool completely before frosting, about 3 hours.
- Make the snowflakes
- 6. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place the chocolate into a resealable plastic bag and immerse the bag in hot water until the chocolate melts. Dry the bag, then snip off the tip of a corner of the bab. Pipe as many 2-inch snowflakes onto the foil as possible. Decorate the points with silver dragées, if desired. Place the sheet of snowflakes in the freezer until the cake is ready to decorate.
- Make the buttercream frosting
- 7. In a stand mixer on low speed, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla, milk, and salt just until combined. Slowly increase the speed to medium-high, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as necessary, and beat until light and creamy, about 1 1/2 minutes.
- Assemble the snowcake cake
- 8. Place a dollop of buttercream frosting in the middle of a platter to anchor the cake. Place the bottom layer of the cake on the platter, top side down. Using a narrow metal spatula, spread 1/3 of the remaining frosting over the top of the cake layer. Place the remaining cake layer on top and spread the rest of the frosting over the top and sides of the cake. Remove the snowflakes from the freezer and gently peel them off the foil. Cover the top and sides of the cake with snowflakes. (Be careful as these flakes are fragile. That said, don't worry if some of the tips break or chip; just press them back onto the cake. In a snow flurry, they'll still look good.)
- 9. Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour, until the buttercream frosting and snowflakes are set. If you're serving the cake the same day it's made, keep it at cool room temperature after chilling. To cut, use a sharp, thin-bladed knife and dip the blade into hot water in between cuts to prevent the frosting from sticking.
Hungry for more? Chow down on these:
- Chocolate Snowballs with White Chocolate Snowflakes from Barbara Bakes
- Eggnog Bundt Cake with Eggnog Buttercream from The Naptime Chef
- Coconut Angel Food Cake from Leite's Culinaria
- Bûche de Noël from Leite's Culinaria
Snowflake Cake Recipe © 2005 Sara Perry. Photo © 2005 Leigh Beisch. All rights reserved.