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A day of dream cars: House of Cars benefit
New Canaan native and car enthusiast Tyler Greenblatt said if he had to choose his dream car, it would be a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. "It's such a great mix of relatively modern technology yet it still has a vintage feel," he said.
Perhaps Greenblatt will get to see his dream car on Sept. 12 when he attends the New Canaan Historical Society's 125th anniversary celebration. The celebration, which is open to the public, will consist of an all-day car event called House of Cars: Curated Garage Tour and Gala Celebration.
The day will begin with a breakfast at 9 a.m., will continue with a curated tour to garages of private collectors, and end with a gala celebration dinner.
While enjoying their breakfast, which will take place at Miller Motorcars' Stamford garage, guests will get to see a collection of exotic cars including a Rolls Royce Wraith, a McLaren 650S Spider, an Aston Martin V12S, and a Ferrari California T.
Master car restorer and collection manager Wayne Carini of Velocity Channel's Chasing Classic Cars will host the breakfast.
Participants will then have the opportunity to tour about five private garages in the Fairfield County area to view unique automobiles and motorcycles. The owners of each vehicle will be on hand during the tour to share stories and answer questions.
One of the motorcycles that will be shown on the tour is the Brough Superior motorcycle, which was owned by actor Steve McQueen, according to Susan Bishop, co-chair of the event. Only 1,000 of these motorcycles were made, she said.
At 6 p.m. there will be a gala celebration sit-down dinner at the Collectors' Car Garage in Bedford Hills, N.Y., which will be catered by Abigail Kirsch. Actor Patrick Dempsey, late of ABC's Grey's Anatomy and a notable Porsche racer, will be the evening's keynote speaker. Dempsey will be interviewed by the evening's emcee David Hobbs, a multi-champion road racer.
At the gala, there will also be a live auction where guests have a chance to bid on packages including accommodations at luxury estates in Florida and out West, as well as tickets to the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas car racing event.
Greenblatt said from the time he was a teenager, he knew he would have a life-long fascination with cars — especially those from past eras. "There is something in your blood, veins, and heart that you have to be drawn to. It's a calling you have to get. Every time you look at a car, you notice something different. You approach it from a different angle.
"There's an incredible romance with vintage automobiles made from parts that don't exist anymore. You'll never see a carburetor on a new car again. Older cars don't have the instant computer controlled technology that modern-day cars have," said Greenblatt, 27, who works as an editor for American Iron magazine.
Greenblatt said he has been going to car shows with his father Jay Greenblatt nearly every year since he turned 16 and got his driver's license. His father owns a 1966 Corvette and he owns a 1994 Corvette. He will be traveling over six hours from his current home in Wisconsin to attend the House of Cars show.
"This is a brand new event," said Bishop, a New Canaan resident and board member of the historical society.
According to New Canaan resident Janet Lindstrom, executive director of the historical society, the idea for it spun out of the society's ice cream social and car show it has held every year since the society's 100th anniversary celebration. This event attracts about 800 people every year, Lindstrom said.
According to Bishop, the House of Cars day "is exceptional because car enthusiasts and lovers of history will get a chance to view world class automotive collections that are rarely seen by the public. Unlike many car shows where collectors bring just one or two cars to display, these owners are opening up their private garages to share an entire collection. Attendees will not only view sleek, powerful vehicles — classic, vintage and novel — but have an opportunity to interact with the owners in a relaxed, casual setting as they swap stories of automotive history."
Bishop explained the historical society will use the proceeds from the House of Cars event to help preserve its seven historic museums and buildings, support educational programs for children and adults, and care for its large collection of historic artifacts, artwork, and costumes.
"The fundraiser will also raise funds vital to the care of our library of over 5,000 books, and inventory of newspapers and historic photographs of New Canaan. The New Canaan Historical Society is a very special hidden treasure right in the middle of town," she added.
Tickets for the House of Cars Curated Garage Tour and Gala Celebration begin at $1,500. Individual gala tickets may be purchased for $1,000. For more information, visit www.nchistory.org or call 203-966-1776, or visit the New Canaan Historical Society at 13 Oenoke Ridge.


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Volpe National Transportation Systems Center 1 Overview Background Finite element analyses Results Conclusions Future work Acknowledgements 2 Background Rail seat failure in ties can cause rail rollover derailments Plate cutting in wood ties Rail seat deterioration in concrete ties o o Probable cause for two Amtrak derailment accidents in Washington in 2005 and 2006 Recently observed on the Northeast Corridor Correlation of rail seat failure with rail seat load is needed 3 Objectives Develop finite element (FE) models for wood and concrete ties in a ballasted track Study failure mechanisms of railroad ties subjected to rail seat loading using the FE models 4 Current Simplifications Fasteners are not modeled Vertical load is applied as direct rail seat pressure Lateral load is not applied 5 Directionality in Wood Material R L T L: parallel to fiber T: perpendicular to fiber and tangent to growth rings R: normal to growth rings 6 Orthotropic Elasticity 1 E L LR LL EL RR LT TT EL LR 0 LT RT 0 0 RL ER 1 ER RT ER 0 TL ET TR ET 1 ET 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 GLR 0 0 0 0 1 GLT 0 0 0 0 0 0 LL RR 0 TT LR 0 LT 0 RT 1 GRT 7 Orthotropic Strength Limits Symbol XLt XLc XRt XRc XTt XTc SLR SLT SRT Description Tensile strength in the fiber direction L Compressive strength in the fiber direction L Tensile strength in the radial direction R Compressive strength in the radial direction R Tensile strength in the tangential direction T Compressive strength in the tangential direction T Shear strength in the L-R plane Shear strength in the L-T plane Shear strength in the R-T plane 8 Representative Wood Properties EL (psi) 1,958,000 ER (psi) 319,154 ET (psi) 140,976 LR LT RT 0.369 GLR (psi) 168,388 0.428 GLT (psi) 158,598 0.618 GRT (psi) 41,118 XLt (psi) XLc (psi) XRt, XTt (psi) XRc, XTc (psi) SLR, SLT (psi) 15,200 7,440 800 1,070 2,000 Based on properties of the white oak species described in Bergman, R., et al., "Wood handbook - Wood as an engineering material," General Technical Report FPL-GTR-190, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory: 508 p. 2010. 9 Macroscopic Heterogeneity and Material Nonlinearity in Concrete Ties Steel strands/wires Linear elasticity with perfectly plastic yield strength Concrete Linear elasticity followed by damaged plasticity Interfaces Bond-slip depicted in linear elasticity followed by initiation and evolution of damage to bond 10 Quarter Symmetric FE Models of 8Strand and 24-Wire Concrete Crossties 11 Concrete Material Models Concrete damaged plasticity Uniaxial tension: linear elasticity followed by tension stiffening Uniaxial compression: linear elasticity followed first by strain hardening and then by strain softening Multi-axial yield function dt – tensile damage variable dc – compressive damage variable d – stiffness degradation variable (a function of dt and dc ) 12 Cohesive Interface Elements n – normal direction s, t – shear directions Normal traction tn Shear tractions ts, tt Quadratic nominal stress criterion for damage initiation 2 2 2 t n ts t t 0 0 0 1, where is theMacaulaybracket t n ts t t 13 Support to the Ties Ballast Extended Drucker-Prager model for granular, frictional materials Subgrade Modeled as an elastic half space using infinite elements Transitional layers can be modeled if geometric and material properties are known 14 Material Parameters All material parameters are obtained from open literature There is insufficient data on the bond-slip properties of steel tendon-concrete interfaces 15 Analysis Steps Initial condition Steel tendons pretensioned to requirements (concrete tie) First step (static analysis) Pretension released in the tendons (concrete tie) Second step (dynamic analysis) Uniformly distributed pressure loads applied on rail seats (wood and concrete ties) 16 Deformed Concrete Tie Shape After Pretension Release 17 Compressive Stress State in Concrete After Pretension Release 18 Average ratio of pretension retention Ratio of Pretension Retention 1 0.8 0.6 0.4 8-strand tie 24-wire tie 0.2 0 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 Relative distance to tie center (1=tie end) 1 19 Predicted Failure Mode Under Rail Seat Pressure Wood tie – compressive rail seat failure 20 Predicted Failure Mode Under Rail Seat Pressure Concrete tie – tensile cracking at tie base 21 Rail Seat Force vs. Displacement Up To Predicted Failure Absolute rail seat displacement 40 Rail seat displacement relative to tie base 40 (a) 35 30 25 20 15 8-strand concrete tie 24-wire concrete tie Wood tie 10 5 0 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 Rail seat displacement (inch) 0.3 Rail seat force (kip) Rail seat force (kip) 35 (b) 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 0 0.005 0.01 0.015 0.02 0.025 Relative rail seat displacement (inch) 0.03 22 Partition of Tie-Ballast Interface Fifty-one sub-surfaces on lower surface of wood tie Contact force calculated on each sub-surface 23 Contact Force Distribution on the Lower Surface of Wood Tie 24 Conclusions FE analyses predict that under a uniform rail seat pressure load, The wood tie fails at the rail seats due to excessive compressive stresses Tensile cracks form at the base of the concrete ties The simplified loading application predicts rail seat failure in the wood tie but not in the concrete ties 25 Future Work Calibrate bond-slip relations in the steel tendon-concrete interfaces from tensioned or untensioned pullout tests Incorporate fasteners and rails, and apply both vertical and lateral loading 26 Acknowledgements The Track Research Division in the Office of Research and Development of Federal Railroad Administration sponsored this research. 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When Esther and I arrived at the Saunder presentation, everyone was standing around a giant roped off circle watching three women dance around in white dresses and extreme purple eye makeup. After a few minutes the dance ended and the models came out. The models proceeded to walk around the edges of the circle, stopping when they reached their marks. Since it was a presentation, we were able to walk the circle and take photos of the amazing looks. After some mingling and some killer shots, we walked over to the designer, Emily Saunder, to talk about her inspiration for the collection. Emily said her presentation was inspired by the mythical creature, the minotaur. She also said the vibe she was going for was 60's meets 70's meets Rock and Roll glam. There were lots of metallics, yellows, knee socks, bright colors, feathers and big teased out crimped hair. The presentation was very different than the usual, and something that will definitely be talked about.
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Edmonton Oilers not scoring goals, but neither are Taylor Hall or Nail Yakupov
GAME DAY 17: Oilers vs Ducks
This in from Jeremy Rutherford, who covers the St. Louis Blues for the Post-Dispatch, the latest on Nail Yakupov's NHL struggles: "Yakupov looks to be scratched. So if Yakupov is indeed scratched tonight, that will be four times in the last six games, and he was benched in one of the two he played. Hitch on Yakupov benching: 'Yak got out of sorts positionally, and we needed to grab it back. That's the best way to describe it.'"
Yakupov has played 13 games for the Blues, getting 10:33 of ice per game, 10th most for Blues forwards. He has two goals and four points.
In New Jersey, Taylor Hall leads the team with 12 points in 14 games, but he hasn't scored a goal in eight games and is now out with a lower body injury.
Such is life for attacking forwards in this new Dead Puck Era of the NHL which started in 2011-12 and shows no signs of ending, as NHL boss Gary Bettman lacks the nerve and the knowledge to open up the game for offence.
Yakupov and Hall's slumps also put some perspective on Oilers forwards, such as Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Benoit Pouliot and Milan Lucic, who are failing to tear up the pea patch on the attack right now. Of course, Hall ignites any line he plays on when it comes to the attack, but he hasn't been near the top of the scoring charts since 2013-14, partly due to injury and partly due to some struggles scoring on the power play. Yes, the Oilers could use his attacking on a second line, but he wasn't going to be the answer on the power play here.
As for Yakupov, as coach Todd McLellan made it abundantly clear, when Yakupov went public with his trade request that was the end of the line for him in Edmonton. There's little place for a team for someone who truly does not want to be there.
Some folks don't buy that line of thinking and instead they conjure up imaginings of Yakupov rocking it on a line with Connor McDavid. I harboured that fantasy myself for some time, but Yakupov wanted out of here and it could not be more clear it was time for him to go.
Stompin' the Oilers
Speaking of fanciful imaginings, there's talk that the West isn't the beast of a conference it was in the past, but until I see the Oiler start to have real success against teams like the Anaheim Ducks, I'm not buying into that the line of thinking. Last year Anaheim fully and completely stomped the Oilers, beating them in four of five games, and getting 49 Grade A scoring chances to Edmonton's 34. Now THAT is domination in the slot area.
Can Edmonton do better tonight? GM Peter Chiarelli has made the attempt to build a team to beat teams like Anaheim. This game will be a real test of how far along that rebuild is.
Cult of Hockey podcast: What is wrong with the Oilers and what's to be done
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MCCURDY: Three huge problems facing the Oilers
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A week off from work and the goal to get my car from Phoenix to Kansas City turned into another road trip adventure. Might as well make the most of a twenty plus hour drive. With the help of an awesome app I discovered (Roadtrippers) no time restriction, we were able to squeeze a lot of sights into three days. Racing the sun was our biggest challenge because once it went down, the middle of nowhere seems a lot less welcoming. I knew I wanted to see the White Sands National Monument, so we chose a route through the southern part of New Mexico-a state I had yet to visit and one that I would definitely return to (well part of it at least). But before we made it there we stopped at "The Thing". There were signs for miles advertising this rest stop and claiming that this THING was something to be seen. So we took the bait and stopped. A great place if you need gas and souvenirs- I won't say anything more :)
Sunset was approaching and we wanted a good amount of time at the White Sands, so we got on our way and made it to the national monument. Some of these photos will be auctioned off at the Artist Relief Fund at Ballet Arizona this coming Saturday!! Come support!
As the sun disappeared so did the warmth. Our next mission was to eat and find a place to sleep. I thought it would be nice to wake up near the forest and hike so my app directed me to a wonderful hotel- The Bismark Chalet Inn in Ruidoso. It was next to several other budget hotels but was the only one with character. Even a whiskey barrel sauna! We had a real fireplace and homemade muffins waiting for us in the morning! Such an adorable town-close to Lincoln National Forest and hundreds of hiking trails!
Next stop, which was my suggestion- Roswell, New Mexico. The drive was incredible-rolling hills, trees and gorgeous views. When we got closer to the town, the beauty dwindled quite a bit and so did my high hopes. In my head I envisioned a small town with an alien themed diner, just like in the CW series Roswell that I may or may-not have been obsessed with in middle school. However, it was far from it and Max Evans was no where in sight. We ate a local diner and went into some interesting stores. There was a giant scrapbook store that we got some craft supplies at. The people working were very intense and we couldn't keep our cool as the lady was telling us about this backpack with about 20 hidden pockets. The pockets were apparently for toys... Anway, we mad sour way to the alien museum and were instantly weirded out. We went through quickly and decided to leave Roswell behind. Not our fave spot but I do recommend the TV series. I made Myles watch some of it to redeem myself.
We never looked back. Onto Texas-our goal was to make it to Cadillac Ranch before sunset. A nice texan cop slowed down our travels but we were off the hook with just a warning and back on our way. During the sunset we were still driving but it was one of the most incredible things I have ever seen. Califronia and Arizona have the most breathe-taking sunsets ever but I am used to seeing the clouds and colors over the ocean or through the mountains. This was 360 degrees of flat land and every direction I looked was a different color palette. The bright florescent pinks one way, then purple pastels the other, and every shade of yellow in between. We pulled up to cadillac ranch just before this stunning scene dissolved and it became dark. Cadillac ranch is ten cadillac cars that someone buried in the ground and started to paint. People from all over come and graffiti the cars. There are inches of paint layered on each car. Pretty cool to see.
Onto our next destination-a place to sleep. We made it into Oklahoma for the night and despite my efforts to find a unique hotel nearby, we settled for a Days Inn (I won't go into detail but not a place I would recommend and very iffy service!!!). But we made the most of our night and decorated picture frames from the lovely scrapbook store in Roswell. In the morning our only goal was to find an awesome coffee shop in Oklahoma City and make the final leg of the drive to Kansas City. And that we did find- Elemental Coffee Roaters! AWESOME coffee and breakfast to finish off our trip. Can't wait for the next one!!


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I have no idea why "work at the state fair" was on my bucket list. Who makes a bucket list like this? Do I even understand what a bucket list is? But it was definitely on the list, and now it's checked off because I worked there today, Day 1 of 12. And it was awesome.
72 degrees and sunny…breezy…beautiful, but even if it was raining and miserable it didn't matter because I was inside an air conditioned booth. I sat with a group of other friendly employees who were happy to be there, and we had our own pot of pretty decent coffee. I am not sure how I scored such a great assignment, but I did my part too. My shift started at 7:00 a.m. so I left home promptly at 5:50 for my 20 minute commute. I drove up to the employee parking lot with my ID in hand, which got me a smile and a "that a girl" from the parking attendant. Off to a good start.
I met JC on the employee shuttle. She works at the lost kid building, and has done so for many years. She was lovely. She is just who I would want to talk to if I was a lost kid or if I lost my own kid. Thank God for JC.
I found my way to the booth easily, mainly because I was dropped off right in front of it. This works well with my inability to find things. I went through the computer and ticket training and 45 seconds later, I was "ready" for my first customer. Chris, Sarah, Xang and I became friends quickly and I plan to sit with them again next year.
There it is. Now picture it with people lined all the way back.
Since filling out the online application in June, I have been mentally preparing myself for the "bee situation" because I am nervous around bees. Or–frantic may be the word I'm looking for. Whatever it is that makes you run away from them, frantically. So I have been practicing NOT running away from them all summer but it didn't even matter because I work INSIDE AN AIR CONDITIONED BOOTH WITH COFFEE!!!
Break time led to some decision-making: mini donuts? Cookies? Cheese curds? What should I eat first? It's all right there! All the delicious fair food! Maybe this is why a 12-day job at the fair was on my bucket list. (I chose mini donuts today. Perhaps cookies tomorrow.)
At the end of my shift, I walked outside and 5 minutes later I saw my best friend from 9th grade across the courtyard, the one who nurtured my love for the fair. There she was, and I literally RAN over to her, which was big because I don't run anymore. If I could've picked any one person to run into today, I would've picked her.
After work, I texted with a couple friends who wondered if I was going through phone withdrawal. "I'm done!" I said. "1:20 is the new 2:30, plus I get paid until 2:30!" Wow, do you get breaks? Well…yes…I got breaks….more than one…and I left early. Hmmm….let's not forget what a big deal this is–I have 2 jobs and I overcame anxiety to show up for Day 1…for my 5 hour and 10 minute shift.
Some observations:
- I'm confident I'm going back tomorrow for Day 2. While some people may assume this goes without saying, there are others who would not be shocked if it was Day 1 and done. Also, I may even go back for Year 2, especially if a year is enough time to forget how I will feel on Day 12.
- 12 days is actually a lot of days, especially when they're all in a row.
- State Fair energy is amazing. There is so much happiness packed into a small space, it is hard to match the experience. Yes, it also means there are so many people packed into a small space, but many of them are delightful.
- The food. I love the food.
If you come to the fair, I hope I run into you too! Arrive early….bring a lot of money….and enjoy your day at the Fair!


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As the SEAS organization sails into the new year, I want to reflect on last year's progress. Our entire fleet and our team are now under one roof in a beautiful and functional facility. With the winter days abuzz with youth and adult classes and activities, we have become a "year round" boating education center. This building appeared so cavernous when empty this past summer before we moved in. By late autumn it housed all our boats, trailers and vehicles with even room to spare for storing a few boats for SEAS supporters. Like a new garage, it's amazing how quickly we find there's hardly room for the car. What was once only a vision has become a wonderful and unique reality.
Tony, Juju and Whitney are focused on punch lists of boat repairs and maintenance that are routine with a well-used fleet after a busy summer. We continue to make upgrades and improvements that enhance performance of our sailboats and powerboats. Our fleet is kept in Bristol condition, which requires the team's expertise and attention to fine detail.
Howard Rice moved the boatbuilding education programs forward with a commitment to the SEAS mantra of "Boating for Everyone". Our outreach with youth and adults has paid dividends in expanding our footprint in the greater Sheboygan area. Students from Sheboygan South and Central high schools have been participating in boat building projects for our adaptive SCAMP and the Tinkerbelle project. In addition, "The Use and Applications of Epoxy and Modern Boat Building Materials" and "Introduction to The Craft of Contemporary Small Boat Building" classes have been well attended. There is enthusiasm and continued interest from our participants and more classes are on the calendar.
The Chicago Boat Show was highlighted by Howard with his SCAMP "Southern Cross", engaging a nonstop line of interested attendees. The crowd was fascinated by this unique vessel and its' story. Howard was invited to be a guest speaker, sharing his adventurous solo passage through the Strait of Magellan from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
There is a synergy growing in the Great Lakes region connecting many like-minded people through organizations with a common passion for boating. Small boat building and restoration education brings people together where skills are developed through skilled instruction. The critical thinking, problem solving, learning to work safely and successfully with tools and materials that ultimately leads to a boat that floats is the goal. These programs are getting more people on the water and expanding their interest in recreational and competitive boating, maritime history, and the importance of fresh water ecosystems, which are all relevant to the future of the boating industry. Those who are committed to sharing their knowledge to the next generation are now building networks to insure these subjects are passed to the next generation. The SEAS mission is on course and continues to expand as our boundaries widen. We look forward to this new year launching more new boaters into competency, and ignite a sense of curiosity and learning through our programs.
Come join us at SEAS and experience Boating for Everyone.
Geoff Rudolph, executive director


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We Log Time at a Rustic Inn, Find Big Tub, Surly Staff; Eek! What's on the Door?
Approaching the log cabin at Manka's Inverness Lodge with my room key in hand, I stop dead in my tracks. There, stuck on the door, is the longest, slimiest brown slug I have ever seen curved into a question-mark shape as if to ask me what exactly I'm doing here.
I'm wondering that myself as I let out a yelp, then run for my husband, who very reluctantly, and with a large stick, pries a 9-inch slug off the door. Chalk it up to the "atmosphere of rustic elegance" promised by the lodge's Web site, which makes the rooms...


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Electrium Z
The Electrium Z (Japanese: デンキZ Electric Z) is a type of Z-Crystal introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon. It is the type-specific Z-Crystal associated with the Electric type and allows Pokémon to upgrade their Electric-type moves to Z-Moves.
In the core series games
Bag item
Can create Electrium Z held items for the player's Pokémon.
Held item
In battle
Allows the holder to upgrade its Electric-type damaging moves to the Z-Move Gigavolt Havoc or upgrade its Electric-type status moves into Z-Moves.
Unaffected by item negating effects (such as Embargo and Klutz). Item manipulating effects (such as Trick and Fling) cannot remove a Z-Crystal from a Pokémon.
Multitype changes an Arceus holding this item to its Electric-type form. Rayquaza cannot Mega Evolve if it holds a Z-Crystal.
Outside of battle
A held Electrium Z is automatically removed if the Pokémon is traded between players.
Multitype changes an Arceus holding this item to its Electric-type form.
Bag item
Held item
This is artwork of the Electrium Z as seen on the official Pokémon Sun and Moon website.
|Electrium Z
In the anime
In Alola to New Adventure!, Ash received an Electrium Z with his Z-Ring from Tapu Koko. It shattered after Ash performed Gigavolt Havoc with Pikachu in the following episode. In To Top a Totem!, it was revealed that Tapu Koko had taken both the Z-Ring and the Electrium Z from Hala.
In Trial and Tribulation!, Ash obtained another Electrium Z from Tapu Koko. It had swapped it with the Fightinium Z that he was supposed to receive from Hala as a reward for completing his Melemele grand trial. Uniquely, this specific Z-Crystal has the ability to temporarily turn into a Pikashunium Z, as first shown in 10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!. The reason and cause for this transformation are unknown as of now.
Dia was revealed to have an Electrium Z in Parallel Friendships!. He uses it to perform Gigavolt Havoc with his partner, Zeraora.
A full set of type-specific Z-Crystals, including the Electrium Z, appeared in A Grand Debut!, where Hapu allowed Ash to choose his grand trial prize from them.
Professor Kukui was revealed to own an Electrium Z in SM140. He used in conjunction with Ash's Naganadel's Thunderbolt to perform a Gigavolt Havoc alongside Ash and Pikachu's own Gigavolt Havoc, which they used to defeat a Shiny Guzzlord attacking Manalo Stadium and send it away through an Ultra Wormhole.
A full set of replicas of the type-specific Z-Crystals, including the Electrium Z, appeared in A Team-on-Team Tussle!, where they were shown to Ash and his classmates by Professor Kukui.
In other languages
External links
- On Smogon's Itemdex:
|This item article is part of Project ItemDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on all items.


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Belle & Aphrodite
2018 | site-specific Augmented Reality installation | Villa Merkel & Merkelpark Esslingen
Sonic walk-in metamorphoses of a rose and an orchid. BELLE is an interactive AR installation located in Merkelpark Esslingen. APHRODITE is an audio-visual 3D animation of an orchid, created for the main hall of the Villa. It can be placed whereever you like to. Sufficient brightness and contrast are required.
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Good morning!
It's the birthday of Marie of Anjou (1404 –1463) wife of King Charles VII and regent in his absence. She had 14 children (dear God); Other notables' birthdays are E. E. Cummings, American poet and playwright (1894 -1962); Cliff Richard (1940), English singer-songwriter and actor; Craig Venter (1946), American biologist, geneticist, and academic; and Usher (1978), American singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor.
The musical offerings are this one from way back, when musicals and movies were charmingly naive.
I'm somewhat under-educated on Mr Usher's oeuvre, this one is melodious enough for a Sunday morning.
In history today all the way back in 1066 the Norman conquest of England was underway: during the Battle of Hastings the Norman forces of William the Conqueror defeated the English army and killed King Harold II of England. In 1656 Massachusetts enacted the first punitive legislation against the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Wikipedia notes: "The marriage of church-and-state in Puritanism makes them regard the Quakers as spiritually apostate and politically subversive".
In 1908 the Chicago Cubs defeated the Detroit Tigers, 2–0, to win the World Series; they didn't win it again til 2016. In 1926 the children's book Winnie-the-Pooh, by A. A. Milne, was published. In 1979 the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights on Washington, D.C. was held, advocating for equal civil rights.
And now on to business.
Hili is being very enigmatical today. But she is quite correct.
Hili: Everything has to be checked.A: Why?Hili: Too many illusions are hanging around.
Hili: Wszystko trzeba sprawdzać.
Ja: Dlaczego?
Hili: Za dużo iluzji się tu kręci.
I know we are living in the future, but I am not sure the world needs this. Couldn't we just get hoverboards? (I bet Douglas Adams would be kicking himself for not dreaming up this an an alternative plot for Hotblack Desiato).
A fine fossil. The tweet author also added "The eater is Mioplosus Labracoides, an early- to mid-Eocene fish. The eatee is Knightia Eocaena, the state fossil of Wyoming, related to herrings and sardines."
And this is a dad in action
Angry Australians
If J. Michael Straczynski says it, then it's true.
An optical illusion
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Maersk Drilling's fourth XL Enhanced ultra harsh environment jackup has undergone a naming ceremony at the Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) shipyard in South Korea.
TheMaersk Invincible is the fourth and final newbuild ultra harsh environment jackup to join Maersk Drilling's fleet. The combined cost was $2.6 billion.
Keppel FELS delivered the first three, while DSME will deliver the Invincible later this year.
It will then sail to the Norwegian North Sea to start a five-year firm contract withAker BP for P&A work on the Valhall field. Estimated firm contract value is $812 million, including mobilization from South Korea, but excluding cost escalation.
Claus V. Hemmingsen, CEO of Maersk Drilling, said: "These highly advanced drilling rigs enable us to provide safe and efficient drilling operations to our customers on the Norwegian market."


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I met with a friend of mine Wednesday over some french fries and sweet tea (I know...BAD lunch) to discuss our hearts' passion for Biblical mothering. We have the same heartbeat and have been very blessed to see the fruit from stepping out and following God's leading in this area.
One thing we discussed is that many of the women who reject Biblical motherhood or who do not live their lives according to scriptural design, do it because they they don't KNOW what Biblical motherhood looks like, not because they are in rebellion (granted, there are some). Because our society defines success as a move up the career ladder, Biblical motherhood has been lost in a crowd of conflicting ideas. Even in our churches today, pastors and leaders will not stand up and teach what Biblical motherhood looks like. It would infuriate much of the congregation and step on many of the pastor's toes in the process.
My prayer for mothers is simple. That through much prayer and obedience to what God is asking me to teach on, share about and live my live as an example of, He will deeply move a generation of mothers to step up and be a mom first and foremost, above superficial success of career. To encourage young mothers to seek God's design for mothering. To be bold and courageous enough to go against the flow, to swim up stream from societies goals and ridicule. That when their children are grown, they may "rise up and call her blessed" Proverbs 31:28 for staying the course even when it looked so different from the others around her. To encourage women to leave a strong Biblical imprint on their children's lives...to leave a Godly legacy for generations to come.
"It is not simply a lifestyle choice. It is a divine calling that will indeed affect eternity."
I am IN NO WAY saying that I have it all together, or that I know all the answers, but I do know the one who does. I have a Savior who left a great love letter to me that includes life's instructions. He has laid out the road signs...it's up to me to choose to follow them.
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."


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Anybody can make a snowman, but the real badasses are making snow sculptures in Breck this week as part of the Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships.
We're talking 12 teams from 6 countries spending a week whittling away at 12-foot blocks of snow with more tools than a Home Depot.
And if you get there on Friday night, you can see the snow DaVinci's in all their numb-fingered glory busting out their final efforts all night long before the competition ends on Saturday morning.
Catch a glimpse of last year's competition after the jump. (Be warned: the music in the video sucks).
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Short Pause Weekly Rewind | Week of May 7th, 2017
We're now under a month away from E3, and the excitement is palpable in the Short Pause offices! Until then, we've got games to play! In the here and now, Prey is out in the wild and Forza Horizon 3's insanely fun Hot Wheels expansion is upon us. Gazing into the future, we've got a tidal wave of highly anticipated games arriving Tuesday in the form of Injustice 2, The Surge, Farpoint, and the awesome-looking Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 'Zombie Chronicles' map pack expansion! Our consoles and backlogs await! Before we get there, however, join us in taking a look at some of the cool games we showcased this past week!
Tuesday Night Indie Spotlight #64 – Butcher
Ben chose yet another challenging platformer to tackle this week, as he cranked the difficulty and gore up to 11 in Transhuman Design's action-shooter, Butcher. Watch him navigate his way past deadly traps and demons as he sends their souls screaming back to hell (Did we mention that the Destiny 2 gameplay reveal event is happening next week?! I digress)! If you're excited about what you see in the video below, Butcher is available now on PS4, XB1 and PC for $9.99 ($7.99 until the 16th for PS+ members).
Brent Took to the Courts in NBA Playgrounds
Wearing its NBA Jam influences on its sleeve, NBA Playgrounds launched across multiple platforms this week. Even with the multiplayer component currently absent from the Switch version of the game, Brent's honing his skills for the day when the online switch is flipped as he takes the AI to school in the video below. NBA Playgrounds is available on PS4, XB1, PC, and Switch for $19.99.
Play & Listen's JD Plays Kamiko
Kamiko released a few weeks ago on the Switch, and JD picked it up on a whim. He tells us it's quite great, especially for the low entry price. He highlights a couple tracks from the game in his latest episode of the Play and Listen Gaming Podcast, which can be found on iTunes and SoundCloud, in addition to sharing his thoughts on his adventure so far. You can check out some gameplay from the opening level and first boss in the video from JD's YouTube channel below (If you find yourself loving his content as much as ours, or even more so, hit that subscribe button!). Kamiko is available on the Switch for $4.99.
NLG's CrazyJuan Brings His Driving Talents to Hot Wheels!
Having the forethought to turn off the great licensed music found in-game, NLG has you covered this week for those looking to see some of the hotly anticipated Hot Wheels expansion for Forza Horizon 3! You can tune in to the Original Next Gaming Podcast on Sunday nights at 9pm EST via their YouTube channel, and you can participate in the show live as Mike and the guys incorporate the ongoing chat into their various gaming conversations throughout the show. The Hot Wheels expansion can be yours on XB1 or PC as part of Forza Horizon 3's Expansion Pass for $34.99 or purchased separately for $19.99. Newcomers can also buy a Forza Horizon 3 + Hot Wheels Bundle for $79.99 (currently $75.99 for Gold members) as a Play Anywhere purchase!
That's another week in the books! We appreciate you taking the time to stop by this week to check out the latest video content from ourselves and our friends. We'll be back with a fully staffed Episode #116 of the Short Pause Gaming Podcast this weekend as we prepare our next show for your eyes and ears to consume. Next week's release list is guaranteed to produce quite a few live streams as we've all got our eyes on something hitting the various store fronts. If you want to share your thoughts on anything that's happened this past week, including the unfortunate news surrounding Hitman and IO Interactive, or you just want to talk us about our thoughts on Taco Bell's new Naked Chicken Chips (look, Brent and Frankie will always have you covered on the latest culinary trends at your local fast food chains), let us know in an email addressed to firstname.lastname@example.com, or hit us up on Twitter @TheShortPause. We look forward to hearing from you, and we'll see you back here next week for another edition of the Short Pause Weekly Rewind!


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Three major presidential hopefuls have announced plans to hold rallies in Kansas.
Republican candidate Ted Cruz announced he will hold a rally on Wednesday in Overland Park.
The Texas senator is set to host a rally in Yardley Hall at Johnson County Community College. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the event scheduled to start an hour later. Those hoping to attend are encouraged to register ahead of time.
JCCC's north lot with be closed to the public for the event. There is no reserved parking for the event itself.
Marco Rubio is planning an event in Wichita on Friday, but so far has not made plans to come to the Kansas City area. Rubio is hoping to find support in the Sunflower State, whose own governor gave him an official endorsement. Doors open at 12:45 p.m. and the event will start at 1:45. Attendees can register for the event here.
On the other side of the political spectrum, Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders has announced a stop in Lawrence, Kan. on Thursday, just two days ahead of Saturday's Democratic caucuses. Sanders is set to be at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Community Building at 7 p.m. The public is encouraged to RSVP. This will be the second stop near the Kansas City metro area for Sanders, who rallied his supporters at Bartle Hall on Feb. 24.


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Berry Oakley
Plying his craft with a Fender Jazz bass rigged with a Guild Hagstrom pickup which his band-mates affectionately dubbed "The Tractor" due to the way it "rattled," Allman Brothers founding member Raymond Berry Oakley III accomplished much in his tragically short career as a recording artist.
Sandwiched between two young lion guitar virtuosos (Duane Allman, Richard Betts), two brilliant jazz inflected drummers (Jaimoe, Butch Trucks), and a keyboardist (Gregg Allman) given to rendering extended, droning passages, Oakley was the lone cat holding down the harmonic fort!
Focus on Oakley and you'd know exactly where the song was going. Among my favorite Berry Oakley performances include the 6/8 swing section of "Stormy Monday" from Fillmore East, "Melissa," "Blue Sky," the studio and live renditions of "Whipping Post," the entirety of "Mountain Jam" from Eat A Peach, and his final recording "Ramblin' Man."
Many extraordinary bassists succeeded Berry in the Brothers, namely the dearly departed Lamar Williams and Alan Woody, along with David Goldflies and Oteil Burbridge – however Berry Oakley is the master, and has had the most lasting influence on the legion of jam bands that cite the iconic Allman Brothers as their template.


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Striving for higher things
Year 9 students recently took
a virtual tour of our solar system. They
spent a day in Brisbane viewing different images of our Universe as part of the
Global Investigations course.
The day started with a visit
to the Science Centre exploring mathematics and physics concepts where they
were surprised to be joined by students from Severnlea State School. A highlight was Michael Benson's stunning
photographic exhibition "Otherworlds: Visions of our Solar System" at the
Queensland Museum. The huge photos depicted landscapes of planets in our solar
system as they might look if students could visit them in person.
After lunch the class visited
the Cosmic Skydome at Brisbane Planetarium. Students were enthralled by the
show "Cosmic collisions." Like a
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collisions release energy that drives the growth and evolution of the universe,
shaping our place within it.
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Naturally, readers of this blog have excellent taste: chances are you have the site bookmarked to make it easy to check for updates. But imagine, if you will, the nightmare scenario. You're away from your regular computer, and our address momentarily escapes you. A quick Googling is called for - at which point your top hit may well be for a chain of New York soup shops.
The branch in the picture is a couple of blocks north of here on Lexington Avenue and, in fairness, the menu looks pretty good. From a British perspective, it's certainly more interesting than the Pret A Manger on the same block, with the tomato Cheddar soup a top-seller (I have my eye on the Senegalese chicken with peanuts).
Further consideration will have to wait, though. Earlier today we emerged from a subway station to find ourselves outside Anthony Bourdain's brasserie, Les Halles, and it turned out they had a table for later tonight. He probably won't be on the hobs, of course, but - new wild game menu notwithstanding - the promise of 'American beef, French style' is all but impossible to resist.
(American TV postscript: Saw a billboard today for a new Steven Seagal show, Lawman, which will follow the erstwhile action hero as he carries out his real-world duties as a deputy sheriff. It starts on A&E next month and, if it ever makes it to the UK, is surely unmissable)


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"A maxim of Roman law, now part of British-tradition common law, that a buyer's omission to make funamental inquiries and inspection of property leaves the purchase of deficient property at the buyer's peril." This is the common definition of the Latin words Caveat Emptor, or "let the buyer beware". This rule has been assailed but it is too well established to be dismissed, therefore, buyers in a transaction to purchase lands or other real estate must take heed to see the the title he is buying is good. A person who buys a house without a third party inspection, who later seeks to reverse the sale because of some issue related to fitness for habitation may have no rememdy. This is caveat emptor and unfortunately this definition was not disclosed in a recent article in a daily newspaper, but the definition is readily available compliments of Google. In the recent article, the author mentioned a couple that purchased a home without the expertise of a buyer broker. It made note that the couple "saved" $2,000 on the purchase because a commission was not paid to the selling agent. Most buyer broker fees/selling commissions are paid by the seller and not by the buyer, so a savings is not necessarily related to buying a property without the advantage of a buyer broker representing your interests. This was not mentioned in the article, nor what services a Realtor provides during agency with a buyer. In addition to selecting appropriate homes in the appropriate price range for buyers to tour, the broker also provides expertise in neighborhoods and communities as well as up to date zoning, environmental and landmark issues. Brokers receive on going training and education in all matters related to the contracts to buy and sell real estate, contracts that protect both buyers and sellers. In a normal contract, the buyer goes through the inspection process, survey process, lending process, appraisal process and the due diligence of documents relating to the real estate prior to reaching the closing table. Buying and selling real estate has been anything but normal the last few years. Horror stories abound, many involved misrepresentation or no representation by a professional real estate broker. You actually do get what you pay for in this area of the economy, usually $2,000 rarely covers the costs to remedy. The internet is a marvelous tool for buyers to search on their own, saves time and eliminates the obvious during a home search. The internet cannot provide information or notice on the proposed Dollar Store strip mall that is going in across from the million dollar home for sale that looks like a "steal" because the seller will look at all offers. The internet will not help when the funds are not wired prior to the closing deadline. The internet cannot write an amendment to the contract nor negotiate the options. Protecting one of the major assets in a financial portfolio is more critical today than ever before, and the competence of a professional realtor is key. For more information on the services that I provide as a Realtor with over 30 years in the Denver area real estate market, email me at judy@kentwood city.com.
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Pope Francis gave a seven-minute press conference on the 90 minute flight back from Sarajevo on June 6. He was in amazingly good form, totally energized, in spite of a hectic eleven-hour, action packed visit, and in the short time available he insisted on greeting individually each of the more than 60 reporters that accompanied him.
He then responded to questions: He first addressed the question of Medjugorje –the shrine connected with the alleged apparitions of Our Lady, and revealed that he will take a decision soon. Then he spoke about those who speak of peace but foment war by trafficking in arms. In answer to a third question, he talked about the risk of becoming slaves of the computer, and the need to exercise judgment about which television programs to watch. Pressed at the end by a French reporter, he confirmed he would go to France as he had promised the bishops there, but he didn't say when.
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Many pilgrims have come here from Croatia and there is much interest on whether you will go to Croatia. And since we are in Bosnia-Herzgovina many are asking what is your judgment on the phenomenon of Medjugorje?
On the problem of Medjugorje: Benedict XVI, in his day, set up a Commission headed by Cardinal Ruini, composed of other cardinals and theologians. They made a study, and Cardinal Ruini came to me and gave me the study after many years of work, three or four I think. They did a good job, a good job. Cardinal Muller (note: prefect of the Congregation for the Faith) told me that in these days he would hold a session (of the congregation) on this question. I think it was held on the last Wednesday of the month, but I am not sure. We are going to take decisions soon, and then they will be communicated. For the moment, only some orientations will be given to the bishops, on the paths to be taken. (NB. Fr Federico Lombardi, Director of the Vatican Press Office said later that the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has not yet held the meeting mentioned by the Pope)
As for the visit to Croatia, I don't know when it will be. I remember the question you asked when I went to Albania. (You said) you begin the visit to Europe but starting with a country that's not in the European Union. And answered: it's a sign. I want to begin the visit to Europe in small countries, and in the Balkans there are martyred countries that have suffered much.
You have spoken about those who deliberately foment the climate of war, and then you told the young people: there are powerful ones who speak of peace but under the table they straffick in arms. Could you say something more on this?
There's always hypocrisy, and for this reason I said that it's not sufficient to speak of peace. Peace must be made. The one who only talks of peace but does not make peace contradicts himself. The one who speaks of peace but foments war, for example, by selling arms, is a hypocrite.
Pressed by a French reporter at the end of the press conference (the question was not audible) whether he would visit France, given the 'problems' with the French government. (Reporters interpreted this as an allusion to the fact that the Holy See has not yet given its agreement to the candidate proposed by the Government to be its ambassador there, allegedly because he is homosexual.), he responded:
I will go to France. I promised the French bishops that I would go. As for problems: little problems are not problems!
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This year, the Democrats in the legislature passed a series of budget bills that made some small cuts but essentially held spending level on vital services, and increased funding for K-12 education. That budget spent about $4 billion more than projected revenues, a gap that in my view must be closed by progressive taxes on the very wealthy and an end to corporate loopholes and giveaways.
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Balsamico di Monticello...New Mexico
Jane and Steve Darland are creating a world-class balsamico right in our back yard. Better than a Modena balsamic?...You scoff, but I've tasted it. And I'm here to say that this is no joke. But let me back up. I've mentioned many times in this blog how remote my town of Silver City is. However, when you look at a map of Silver you'll see other towns around it and even highways. But look at this map of Monticello:
Not much to see, so let's back the view out a bit:
Still not much, so let's go way back:
Okay, now you can see that its a half hour/forty five minutes Northwest of TorC - in the heart of ghost town territory. I can tell you that this is no gourmand heaven, although there is a nice slow foods movement happening in their town.
Let me back up even more. A few months ago, a customer who makes the two hour drive from TorC to our store to shop once a month, was looking at our silver-cap and gold-cap balsamicos. I was sampling them for him and he mentioned this little producer near TorC. I, naturally, was skeptical but always happy to make a customer feel good about their great find. The more he told me the more this sounded like it could be real, but I never dreamed the vinegar could be as good as it turned out to be.
And they've had a bit of press
EricaDemane's blog
Foodinista's blog
Oliveto Restaurant
Edible Santa Fe (great article)
oh yeah, and a couple of little rags:
LA Times
Savuer's Top 100
So they've had a bit of press, but haven't exploded on the scene since their vinegars are just now being released. And that brings us to this weekend. I had been given the lead by a customer but didn't know anything about the place. We checked the GPS and drove toward Monticello. A few backtracks and turnarounds later, we found the town that we thought must be Monticello. Not a soul to be seen. Fears of shotgun blasts and angry dogs swirled as we puttered around in our little Toyota Yaris (which wasn't big enough to fend off shotguns or pit bulls). Near the edge of town (a stone's throw from the center) we saw a human and asked if they knew where the balsamic place was. She lifted her head and said, "you're parked in front of it." And so we were.
Really, don't be rude intruders like us thinking you can just stop in and they'll stop everything and give you a tour. It turns out that Steve and Jane had just returned from a trip with 15 hours of driving, Steve was napping and it really was a bad time for us to be so presumptuous. That said, Jane, it turns out, is a customer of our store, and decided to give us an impromptu tour. They are happy to give tours, but usually give them to groups, and only with advance notice.
Steve and Jane have a fantastic pedigree to be producing such a difficult product - prior lives in the wine and food industries. Associates of Paul Bertolli of Fra'Mani (formerly of Chez Panisse) and Dimitri from Molinari Salame. Active participants in the San Fran/Napa food community. They have a bit of knowledge and experience to impart.
But, New Mexico?! It actually makes more sense than you might imagine. Steve and Jane had friends and family in the area (including Silver City), and bought their little property many years ago. They knew that Europeans had been planting Gruet grapes in the nearby Elephant Butte area and at one point decided to plant a few things. Their first grapes went in in 1997.
They pack in far more grapes than you would see in a commercial vineyard. What appeared to my untrained eye to be a very small plot yields three to three and a half tons each harvest. Out of their grapes, each ton will result in 60 gallons of juice. They do a gentle pressing which is called "free run" which gives them their starting point for production. They have planted Trebbiano Tuscano, Barolo, Sangiovese and Oli de Gati (eye of the cat). On the farm you'll also find a wide variety of other plants, herbs, and such:
And just beyond their small plot is this unassuming little building.
Magic (and science) is happening in there. Remnants of the magic are scattered all over the grounds.
They started with a mother brought over from Modena and have selected the world famous casks of Renzi - the top balsamic cask maker. Our tour was filled with wonderful balsamic traditions. My favorite was learning that in Italy, balsamico is a family tradition - often when a baby is born, the family will start a new vinegar to honor the child...and to mature around the time the child will enjoy it. Jane also shared that many older Modena men will drink their balsamic in small thimble-sized cups as a daily elixer.
We showed up on a perfect day. A transition was underway. The grapes had been fermenting and were being prepared to be transferred to the casks. We were allowed to peek in the fermentation room - the aroma is beyond description. Imagine the mustiness of your heartiest wine intermingled with freshly cut wood and slightly stale (but not unpleasant) air. I commented that if you could capture that essence, the smell could be used in so many ways. Jane let me know that I wasn't the first to think of that - many perfume makers use the essence of vinegar in their scents.
Finally we were brought upstairs and into the attic.
What a treat! Jane had no idea how special this was to me. Everyone has their heroes and for me, many of mine are foods. How can foods be heroes? Amazing things, not just a good dinner, but amazing things happen because of food. Memories are built. Traditions are created. Peace is achieved. Food does all of this...but not just any foods. 99.9% of the world has some crappy balsamic in their cupboard. It probably cost $5 or less, runs like water, and has a bite that would stave off your attempts to drink it. But having sampled our 25-year balsamico countless times, I can attest that the real deal can change you forever. This is a day I will remember for quite some time.
As I mentioned, they use only Renzi casks, and their blend includes cherry, acacia, mulberry, oak, chestnut, juniper and ash. The head may differ from the sides in terms of which wood is used, but this is part of the artistry of Renzi. Renzi has been so impressed by Jane and Steve's balsamico that he's sampled their wares at the big balsamico festivals in Modena, and is wanting to work on a special project with them.
So why New Mexico? Apparently it's about aridity. In Modena the aridity is around 40%. In our area its only 20%. For a product that improves by evaporating and absorbing, you can see how that might make a difference. Even Jane and Steve aren't sure exactly why exactly this makes such a huge difference, but their success demonstrates the opportunities of our climate.
Now here's a bit about the process. There are better authorities than me so check out some of the links I included earlier in the post. However, two aspects were unique and interesting to me. First, many balsamico producers boil their grapes at the start of the process. Steve and Jane do a 72-hour very gentle simmer at 140-160ºF which moves the color from greenish to dark honey. This gentler process they consider key to their flavor. The other aspect which is not necessarily unique or unknown (except to me) is a process is called the Porto method. In this method a balsamico is named for the year it is started. Their balsamico will always be called a '98 because whenever they bottle, a good portion is always left in the cask to season the next batch. This creates a continuity of flavor and chemistry.
When we walked into the attic Jane showed us a good problem. Some of their casks were leaking.
This is still a problem but its good because leaking rarely occurs before 25 years of aging. The thicker the vinegar becomes, the less it hydrates the casks, causing the casks to lose their swelling and allow for leaking. Their vinegar is ahead of its time.
All of this info is well and good, but then Jane grabbed a wine thief and gave us the highlight of our day! She started dipping into each of her casks. I could have fainted! We sampled a half dozen different casks.
One more process - I used to think that a 12 year balsamico meant that each year the vinegar was poured from one cask to the next, each time resulting in less vinegar, and each time into a new cask of a different wood. I always marveled at the planning needed to create a final taste based on the aging and cask wood variety. Close, but not quite. All vinegars of a certain vintage are aged in all of the different casks - and when it comes time to bottle, Jane's masterful tongue and food memory compile a combination that becomes their current-vintage balsamico. We saw how each cask made its own contribution. She sampled the mulberry, acacia, oak and finally the cherry. Ohhhh...the cherry. I could have died happy at that moment!
Jane and Steve only bottle 50 at a time so their small-run production truly is special. As we left I wondered if the big producers in Modena had the same connection that these two do to their vinegars. Jane and Steve had connections and stories associated with each harvest, each barrel. A true connection that surely makes their balsamico great.
5 comments:
- Tri2Cook said...
That's awesome Rob. Of course the obvious question is coming next... will it be in your store and do you ship to Canada?
- January 6, 2010 at 8:22 AM
- Steve said...
It was a terrifically pleasant surprise to rise from siesta yesterday and meet you and your traveling squad as you were being regaled by Jane on our organic balsamic and other things we do at Old Monticello Organic Farms, NM (OM OF NM).
Look forward to our next Curious visit in Silver City to see what else you've found in your travels.
--Steve Darland
- January 7, 2010 at 8:44 AM
- Gfron1 said...
Welcome Steve! And thank you again. Larry - you'll have to buy through their site although we would love to carry their vinegar. But, who knows, you may do something worthy of a gift.
- January 7, 2010 at 9:34 PM
- Tri2Cook said...
I somehow missed that link in the initial read... cool stuff.
- January 9, 2010 at 8:36 PM
- artist said...
Dear Jane and Steve - I was thinking of you so I looked you up. I was astounded by your balsamic review and thought the way you live is so romantic.
I'm so glad you're doing well! BTW - this is Beth Turner (Keeley) from JWT many years ago. (Jane, I still have a lovely little doll tea set and other beautiful things from a gift basket you two gave me). Again, congratulations and I hope your family is well :) T or C!!!!!!!
- February 25, 2010 at 6:51 PM


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