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Ned Ludd's Stuffed Ruby Trout, Fennel, Scallions, and Herbs
Salmon and trout make up a huge part of the Pacific Northwest's seafood economy, so it's no surprise that hyper-local restaurants like Ned Ludd in Portland feature fish prominently on their menu. Most of these dishes at Ned Ludd are prepared in their huge wood-fired oven, which means adaptation is the name of the game when cooking this fish at home.
To adapt this recipe for everyday kitchens in Laurie Wolf's Portland, Oregon Chef's Table, they move their wood-fired Stuffed Ruby Trout to a hot oven and then crisp the skin under the broiler. This quick-cook method makes for crackling, blistered skin with moist flesh beneath. (Just be sure to watch the fish closely!)
But this is not mere roast fish; Ned Ludd's trout is taken to a whole 'nother level with a punchy rub of mustard seeds (yellow and brown), fennel seeds, and fresh white pepper, as well as charred scallions and fennel cooked beneath the fish (soaking up all of the marvelous rendered fat and fish juices).
Why I picked this recipe: Roast trout and charred vegetables make for an easy, rustic dinner that I couldn't resist.
What worked: Fennel and mustard seeds work wonders on the tender, rich trout flesh, and the charred fennel and scallions added verdant fragrance to an otherwise earthy dish.
What didn't: I needed to cook the fennel and scallions a bit longer than the fish to turn them tender. Next time, I'd give them a 5 to 10 minute head-start with a drizzle of olive oil so that they'd be ready to eat at the same time as the fish.
Suggested tweaks: This recipe would be easy to tweak depending on available fresh vegetables. I'd stick with hearty roots and alliums for roasting under the fish (slivers of winter squash and onions would be great for fall) and herbs to stuff inside (thyme, for example).
- Yield:serves 4
- Active time: 30 minutes
- Total time:30 minutes
- 4 whole ruby trout, deboned (steelhead or rainbow also acceptable)
- Sea salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground brown mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground yellow mustard seeds
- 4 lemons, 2 halved lengthwise and thinly sliced, 2 halved for juicing
- 2 fennel bulbs, halved, cored, and thinly sliced, plus fronds
- 2 bunches green onion, trimmed and halved through the stalk
- 2 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, stemmed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons tarragon, stemmed and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- Extra-virgin olive oil, to finish
Preheat the oven to 500°F. Place the rack on the lowest level. Open the trout to expose the flesh. Season with salt and spices. Place lemon and fennel fronds evenly over the flesh and fold the fish over. Lightly oil and season the fish on both sides.
Scatter the fennel and scallion over a sheet pan or a large cast iron skillet. Place the trout on the pan. Roast fish for 6 to 8 minutes. Set the broiler on high and move the fish to the highest level. Move the fish under the broiler and roast another 5 to 7 minutes until the skin is crisp and the vegetables are browned.
Place the fish on individual plates. Scatter the vegetables over the fish. Squeeze half a lemon over each fish. Finish with radishes, herbs, extra-virgin olive oil, and sea salt. Serve immediately.

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Against all odds, the American Made Chic tour hits the road first thing tomorrow morning.
I say against all odds because the lead up to this bus tour has been Murphy's Law at its finest – that's the law that states anything that can go wrong will. For the AMC Tour, seemingly anything that could possibly have gone wrong has.
Just weeks from departure, what seemed like a plan that was being perfectly executed began to unravel.
The biggest obstacle to overcome was acquiring a vehicle. Originally, the Chic Tour ladies were told that a vehicle would be donated to the project, but just weeks from departure it became clear that the bus they were anticipating would not be pulling up to take them to Kentucky and beyond.
What a setback! The vehicle was a key component of their promotional strategy. They absolutely needed a bus or a very large Winnebago on which to display the logos of their sponsors. The bus tour was the whole idea – no bus, no tour.
So, not having planned or budgeted for the purchase of a vehicle, the ladies hit the market for used Winnebago; one they could transform into a traveling advertisement for all things made in USA.
After hours and hours of fruitless searching, which spanned hundreds of miles up and down Florida's Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, Julie Reiser, the lead on this project, considered folding up the tent. The show simply could not go on without a vehicle, and they didn't have one.
But instead of allowing this setback to shoot down this dream that was three years in the making, Julie stiffened her upper lip and decided that failure was not an option.
Her relentless search for wheels continued. That's when she found a 1997, Coachmen Mirada RV being housed in Miami, Florida that was for sale. This vehicle had some quirks, but it would fit their purpose, and best of all, the price was right. Julie shot down to Miami and came back with the land-yacht that will ultimately serve as the epicenter of the American Made Chic Tour this summer.
The trials and tribulations didn't stop there. Sponsors fell through. Goods that would be sold on the tour never showed up. The wrapping of the vehicle with all the logos turned out to be another enormous, yet unavoidable, expense. Thing after thing went wrong. But on the eve of this historic journey, every leak in the dam has been patched, and the show is ready to hit the road.
As they do, the Chic trio is hoping to pick up additional sponsors. The unanticipated expenses have put this project in the red, and while the AMC Tour is all set to go to Kentucky, they are still trying to figure out how they are going to find money for the gas they will need to get home. But they've come too far to turn back now; the tour will continue as planned.
Thinking ahead, Julie and company left open space on the RV siding so that new sponsors could be added as the tour gets underway. If you know of any business that might like to sponsor this tour, send me a quick email, and I'll pass it along to Julie.
Or if you would like to make a small personal contribution to the tour, you can make it here (all major credit cards accepted). The sole purpose of the AMC Tour is to promote "Made in USA." These ladies are out there fighting the good fight so businesses that create jobs in America will succeed, and our country can lift itself out of the economic doldrums we've been stuck in. Even if it's just a few dollars, please consider making a little contribution to support their effort. I am.
Now, just hours from departure, the vehicle is ready, the bags are packed, the reservations are made, the events are planned, and the three powerful and stylish ladies are enjoying one last night at home before the traveling circus begins.
With these three fabulous and chic ladies, it's bound to be a wild ride. One you won't want to miss.
You can follow the American Made Chic tour at these sights: AMC Tour Facebook Page, AMC Tour Twitter Page, AMC Tour Live Blog
Until next time, here's to doing what we can to support our country by buying American.


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Smashes—those fruity, icy concoctions that highlight the best of the cocktail season—have been popular for over a century. But where did they originate and what's their true definition? To answer those questions, it's good to keep one constant in mind from the get-go: a smash is a julep, but a julep is not always a smash. That's probably the only hard and fast rule of the smash. As for the rest of its story—like many classic drinks—that's open to interpretation.
One of the earliest examples of a smash appears in the form of a julep recipe in Jerry Thomas' 1862 How to Mix Drinks, or, The Bon Vivant's Companion. Though Thomas doesn't mention the smash by name, though his definition of the julep clearly lays the foundation for the future of the category. He begins by calling the julep a "peculiarly American beverage" that is most popular in the South. Though he declares that a "real Mint Julep" must be made from a dozen mint leaves, a spoonful of white sugar and "equal parts peach and common brandy," topped with crushed ice, he does acknowledge that there were many versions in existence, many of them perfectly delicious.
Fastforward to 1888 and turn to barman Harry Johnson, who, unlike Thomas, addresses the smash directly as a separate cocktail from a julep. Though he's not especially wordy on the topic, Johnson does include four distinct smash recipes. His Old Style Whiskey Smash is a casual concoction of sugar, water, mint, "small pieces" of ice and one "wineglass" of whiskey (about 2 oz.). He added that to a glass with "fruits in season,", gave it a mix and served it with a julep strainer.
In contrast, his Fancy Whiskey Smash. is stirred and strained into a "fancy bar glass" and "ornamented with fruit." Johnson's Fancy Brandy Smash is nearly identical, though brandy replaces whiskey, and his Medford Rum Smash only differs from the other "fancy" smashes in that it calls for "fine ice" rather than shaved, and it's served in a sour glass rather then a "fancy bar glass."
Other than the fact that these drinks seem to have been strained before serving, Johnson's smashes resemble many of today's interpretations. Though there are often more variables these days—sometimes the ice is crushed, sometimes shaved, sometimes the fruit is added to the drink, sometimes it's just a garnish—the basic elements remain consistent: a spirit base, ice, sometimes a splash of water, mint (or other herb), sugar, and the ever-present seasonal fruit.
The smash also makes an appearance in the 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book. Included under the umbrella of juleps, the smash is listed as a variation on the theme. The Savoy's Southern Mint Julep calls for powdered sugar, four sprigs of mint and "1 glass of bourbon, rye or Canadian Club." Directly below that recipe sits the books' tiny section on smashes, which simply, and tellingly, says: "The 'Smash' is in effect a Julep on a small plan." The accompanying recipe is indeed a sort of short julep, calling for a "small glass" and a wider array of spirit choices: "Either Bacardi Rum, Brandy, Gin, Irish Whisky or Scotch Whisky as fancy dictates."
Like many cocktails, the question of the smash's exact definition is a question of semantics. The smash is an open-ended cocktail, freely variable and seasonally flexible. There must be ice, though you may strain it out if you prefer. There should be fruit in season, though you may use it simply as a garnish. There should be a spirit base, though you may use your spirit of choice. Mint is a classic choice, though many other herbs can work. You may want to water your smash down a little or add a spritz of seltzer. At its heart, the smash is a wonderfully forgiving and flexible drink, made for hot days, for using what's on hand and for smashing it all together over ice for pure sipping bliss.
Here are a few recipes to try:
Anejo Smash
Bourbon and Peach Smash
Pepper Smash #2
Philly Smash
Ranger Smash
Rhubarb Smash
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Despite how many seasons as there are, and despite the numerous excellent things that happen throughout the year – Move In Day, the first day of classes, interviewing students, graduation – it is very easy for me to say this part of the year is one of my absolute favorites. This might seem like a strange thing to say, at least at first. There isn't an incredible amount going on in the Office of Admission right now, apart from gearing up for an excellent and exciting travel season in the fall, and apart from the usual hustle and bustle of visiting students and their families flying in and out of the office for interviews and info sessions. This time of year is so simple, so quiet, a period of repose before the year goes flying by with busy, busy wings. So why is this part of the year one of the absolute best?
Simply put, ONIONS.
As many of you may know, Whitman College has the wonderful tradition of sending a box of Walla Walla sweet onions to the newest incoming class of students (if you didn't know that, now you do). I myself remember the day my very own box of onions appeared on my parent's doorstep, a surprise I certainly wasn't expecting, although one with which I was delighted. Just recently, the onions were sent out to the incoming Class of 2017. Regardless of whether or not the new students knew the boxes were coming, arrive they did. Packages were opened. Onions were sighted. Laughter was assuredly had. But over all of this, there was most likely a pervading question to be answered: "What am I supposed to do with a box of onions?"
Thankfully, in answer to this, many students have posted pictures or sent emails, and the answers are out there for all to see. Take a gander at what some of our newest students have decided to do with their very own Walla Walla sweets.
Simple but delicious: French onion soup.
A creative, and very delicious looking loaf of onion bread.
Deliciously sweet toppings for a cheeseburger.
A delectable plate of sweet onion rings.
A warm bowl of onion risotto.
Some amazing looking grilled cheese (and onion) sandwiches.
And last but definitely not least, a positively mouthwatering onion tart.
So, regardless of whether you're an incoming student looking for something to do with your box, if you're an old student whose forgotten what you did with yours, or if you just like the succulent sweetness of a Walla Walla onion, I hope you've enjoyed this post. The way my mouth is watering right now after looking at all these delicious dishes assures me that I've enjoyed writing it.


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Everyone wants a "home" band. You know, the kind whose songs you know all the words to, and they're about what you're going through, where you grew up, and when you walk into the club they're up on stage giving you the wink or the wave, because you're part of the Kettle of Fish family. You've been with them from the start, back in 2001 when you spent every Wednesday at Siesta Key Oyster Bar and you've been following them ever since.Visit Artist's Website
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Kansas mom hopes to reduce accidental child 'backovers'
Problem has become known as 'Bye-Bye Syndrome'
Too many children are backed over by cars every year by parents, grandparents or other people who love them, a problem that's become known as "Bye-Bye Syndrome."
KMBC 9's Donna Pitman spoke with a survivor whose family wants to make sure it doesn't happen to any other child.
Skye Coleman, 2, looks at pictures of moments that doctors said she will never remember, but her family will never forget.
"You never have the idea you'll get that call," said Skye's grandmother, Terry Jordan. "You get it and your world stops turning at that very moment."
"I got to the house and Skye's grandma told me, 'She's been hit by a truck,'" said Skye's mother, Casey Coleman.
A family member in a hurry dropped the then-18-month-old off with family and then left.
"The moment he hit something, he thought it was his brother's dog," said Coleman.
Skye was flown to a Kansas City hospital. Doctors told her mother she had just a 5 percent chance of surviving the trip from rural Havensville, Kan.
Amber Rollins of the Kansas City-based safety group Kids and Cars said the problem has become known as "Bye-Bye Syndrome," because children often run outside to say one more goodbye to a departing family member.
"Before anyone realizes they're out there, in seconds, they're gone," she said.
Rollins said she's frustrated by the lack of progress on this issue. Congress directed the Obama administration to come up with a rear-visibility standard in 2008, but there still isn't one.
"There have been over 1,000 deaths and 85,000 injuries in backovers since the law was passed," Rollins said. "Every day this rule is delayed, more children, elderly and adults are at risk of being injured or killed."
Pitman said she sat in the front seat of a regular-sized SUV and could not see any of the 25 children who had been asked to sit behind the parked vehicle.
Rear-view cameras are a possible solution. They are sold at electronics and auto parts stores, costing about $150. They can be installed on any vehicle and some insurance companies give discounts to people who have them.
Skye underwent surgeries and is now recovering, beating the odds. Her mother said it's a miracle. She also wants to make sure no one else gets the horrifying phone call she received.
"There are ways to prevent children from being rolled over or backed into," Coleman said. "You just have to pay attention."


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At the heart of the dispute is the marine zoning allocated by the SOA, which designates what is and what is not permitted in marine areas. The SOA did not consider the ramifications for offshore wind development when creating its marine zones.
In 2010 the NEB did not invite the SOA to participate when it organised the public tender for the first four offshore concessions, which are all in Jiangsu province — Dongtai (200MW inter-tidal), Dafeng (200MW inter-tidal), Sheyang (300MW offshore) and Binhai (300MW offshore).
But one month after the NEB announced the tender the SOA readjusted its zoning bringing it into conflict with the NEB.
Yang Xiaosheng, chief engineer of Longyuan Power, said his company has postponed the Dafeng project because the site now partially overlaps with the Jiangsu reclamation zones and rare-bird protection areas. This was despite Longyuan changing its proposed wind-farm site three times.
The Dongtai project, developed by Shandong Luneng, has met a similar problem. The developer said that proposed readjustments to the site location, moving it from 21 kilometres offshore to 32 kilometres offshore make it less like an inter-tidal project and more like a true offshore scheme.
Datang Renewables, developer of the Binhai wind farm, said that although the location of its scheme is not affected, the site has been squeezed in area by one third, lowering the turbine unit utilisation and affecting wind power output. And China Power Corporation's Sheyang scheme has hit a problem with the beach landing site for its 220kV cables, which will now have to be buried underground to avoid a national nature reserve.
Changes to the site locations for the four projects will increase the infrastructure costs and may prove to be a deterrent to investors. In the face of the project delays, Shi Lishan, deputy director of the new energy and renewables department of the NEB said China will encourage tender-winning companies to start building all four concession projects later this year. Industry insiders believe the projects will take five years to complete, with the earliest possible start being Longyuan's Dafeng project, which could conceivably get SOA approval by the end of this year.
But the China Renewable Energy Industries Association fears the tender and concession delays could threaten the country's objective to develop 5GW of offshore wind by 2015 and 30GW by 2020. Secretary general Zhang Ping says: "I do not think we can fulfil the 5GW offshore wind power objective." He also expressed concern about the financial support available for the revised schemes. "The tender-winning feed-in tariffs are too low. Considering construction costs, the offshore concession project developers will lose money".


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I am trying to install EasyABC.
The installation appears to go OK and most of the program (edit, sort, renumber, etc) is working fine except it will not play the tunes.
When I press the play button a small white line shows on the green button and nothing else happens.
All dependent files (abc2midi etc) are in place. I am using v 1.3.5 on Windows 8.
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Charlie Wilson has gained a great deal of popular acclaim in the last decade as a solo artist known as Uncle Charlie-a contemporary electro soul balladeer in a manner similar to Ron Isley's Mr Biggs character. Following his 90's era struggles with addiction and eventual homelessness, Wilson had already made a huge name for himself with his brothers Ronnie and Robert in the Gap Band. Their grooves such as "Oops Upside Your Head" and "Burn Rubber On Me" were enormous P-Funk inspired classics in the late 70's/early 80's. Many admirers of the bands music often think of this peak period of popularity as the beginning of their career. In reality,it was really their commercially fortunate mid point.
Forming in 1967 as the Greenwood Archer And Pine Street Band in their native Tulsa Oklahoma, the Wilson brothers' first big taste of fame came in 1974 when they joined Leon Russell as backup musicians on his Stop All That Jazz album. Later that year,Russell's label Shelter signed the rechristened Gap Band and released their debut Magician's Holiday. At the time the group was a septet consisting of the Wilsons,percussionist Carl Scoggins, drummer Roscoe Smith,guitarist O'Dell Stokes and a horn section consisting of Buddy Jones,Chris Clayton and trumpeter Tommy Lokey. It was Lokey who wrote the groove I'm talking to you about today entitled "Tommy's Groove".
The jam gets a stone cold start with a thick,fast paced mix of wah wah guitar and Clavinet duetting together in tonal unification. This along with bursts of organ as a percussion life effect. The horn section leads the melody into the a fan faring chorus that begins on the same theme-both separated by a powerful funk break. As the rhythm section lays the foundation,the horns serve to carry the vocal parts of the song. Then a powerful gospel/soul organ solo gives way to another horn fanfare taken at a somewhat higher octave than the first. After a straight replay of the original theme,the song fades out on composer Tommy Lokey's jazzy trumpet solo.
Primarily Charlie Wilson is known as the Gap Band's lead vocalist-his fruity and somewhat idiosyncratic Southern drawl laying the groundwork for the vocal approach of the new jack swing genre of the late 80's and early 90's. Even during the groups prime hit period however,Charlie was still their keyboard player as well. Since Total Experience's Lonnie Simmons wanted to showcase his vocals, it was up to early instrumentals such as this to showcase Charlie's talents as a musician. Here he's a unified participant in heavy duty jamming in the united funk era. His strong organ solo and Clavinet riffs showcase what a gifted keyboard groove master Charlie Wilson actually is.


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Conventional wisdom has it that The Grapes of Death (Les Raisins de la mort) is Jean Rollin's most "accessible" film. With its tale of a rural village in France suffering a bio-zombie outbreak thanks to some experimental insecticide sprayed on the local winery's grape harvest, the 1978 film follows a much more traditional, easily digestible narrative structure than much of Rollin's Expressionist lesbian vampire oeuvre (see previous MMMMMovie Reviews Shiver of the Vampires, Requiem for a Vampire), and is many kilometers away from his more surrealist modern efforts (e.g. Fiancee of Dracula, reviewed by the inestimable Tenebrous Kate here). More straightforward and less gorgeously brooding than the director's other zombie opus, Vicar-Top-Five mainstay The Living Dead Girl, this movie finds the director largely stepping back from his trademark style and trying his hand at a Romero-style horror ride.
Except, not really.
Under the credits we see a group of field workers, cloth masks over their faces, spraying a vineyard with insecticide. Upon returning to base, a worker named Kowalski complains of fever, difficulty breathing, and a pain in his neck. The winery boss Michael tells the slacker to get a drink and get back to work, noting offhandedly that they're expecting new masks tomorrow that will be "completely airtight." That's pretty much all we get as explanation for the upcoming plague of terror, but like the toxic waste barrels in the crypt in Living Dead Girl, it will have to suffice, since this trip out Rollin's not wasting any time!
Next we find ourselves on a train barreling through rural France, where Michael's fiancee Elizabeth (Marie-Georges Pascal) and a pretty blonde traveling companion talk excitedly about their future plans. Elizabeth is going to the vineyard in the rural village of Roublais, while her friend is continuing on to Spain. Both find it unusual and a little unsettling that apart from them the train seems entirely deserted. Nearing Elizabeth's destination, they take turns freshening up in the train's washroom, where Elizabeth leaves her friend to go back to their car and brush her luxurious locks in anticipation.
At the next stop a man boards the train, whom we recognize as the stricken Kowalski, probably on his morning commute to work. His eyes glassy, he stumbles past compartment after empty compartment, finally lumbering into Elizabeth's and flopping down on the opposite bench. We quickly realize something's not right with the fruitpicker, as a large spot on the side of his neck and face begins seeping blood! Elizabeth watches in terror as the spot pulses and grows bigger, in a bit of body horror and grody effluvia that's still effective. In obvious pain but still dazed, Kowalski attacks Elizabeth, causing her to escape the compartment in search of her friend. Of course the zombified Frenchman has already murdered the blonde in the W.C., so Elizabeth pulls the emergency stop cord and flees train, running down the tracks from her would-be killer. Kowalski gives half-hearted chase, but then sits on the tracks and buries his face in his hands.
Heading through a tunnel and then over a fog-shrouded railway bridge (an absolutely gorgeous shot from cinematographer Claude Bécognée), Elizabeth finds herself in a strange, mountainous region which also seems weirdly deserted. Eventually she finds an abandoned-looking house, and when her knocks at the door go unanswered she forces her way in, surprising the place's occupants, an old man and his beautiful young daughter. As she explains her situation and begs them to call the police, the country folk only stare at her blankly. She notices an ugly sore on the old man's hand, which he quickly hides, then tells her the phone and car are both inoperative and she'll have to stay the night. The daughter sends her upstairs to a room, where Elizabeth discovers the corpse of the girl's mother, her throat slit! The girl quiets her screams and tells her the old man has gone crazy, having killed the mother in a fit of rage. They resolve to escape together.
Things don't go well on that score, as the old man thwarts their attempt, ripping his daughter's clothes off before skewering her with a pitchfork in a gory, well-done FX scene (you can see the girl's rib cage going up and down around the tines as she gasps her last--still not sure how they managed that). Grabbing the keys to the car and running for her life, Elizabeth is blocked at the gate by the murderous dad, now also covered with pulsing, suppurating sores, who begs her to run him down before he kills again. She obliges, driving through the craggy landscape that is absolutley covered with ruins. In these ruins she runs into another pus-laden victim of the plague, who begs her for help and bangs his head on her car window, leaving a sticky splotch of gunk on the glass.
"the fighting started," and has now become lost. Accompanying her back to the village, Elizabeth finds a scene of apocalyptical carnage, houses burned out and bodies littering the ground. The blind girl breaks away from Elizabeth to find her brother, who like the other plague victims seems confused and frightened, but unable to control his violent tendencies, even against his beloved sister. Taking the Romero Barbara-gets-eaten-by-her-brother trope one step further, Rollin has the blind girl's brother engage in a monstrous act of sacrilege and mutilation, made all the more chilling by the perpetrator's emotion-wracked wails as he carries it out. (Later he goes even one step further, with the brother's good-bye kiss to his sister's disembodied head.)
As the village's inhabitants come out of the stonework in a full-scale zombie attack, Elizabeth finds shelter with a seemingly unaffected townswoman, gorgeous Rollin regular Brigitte Lahaie, who has holed up in the mayor's house. While her often-nude body is unmarked by the plague, her strange mannerisms and mysterious smile put Elizabeth (and the viewer) on edge. Soon the two flee and are rescued by a pair of hunters from the next town who've come to put down the zombie menace, and Brigette reveals more flesh and the true intentions behind her seeming kindness.
The two men and Elizabeth make their way to the winery at Roublais, with young hunter Paul (Félix Marten) and older, crotchety cuss Lucien (Serge Marquand) trading barbs on what it means to be patriotic, with reminiscenes of fighting the fascists in WWII. When they get to the winery and find it seemingly deserted, they manage to get through to Paris and learn that a helicopter is on the way. The men drink and smoke to celebrate, but Elizabeth goes in search of her fiancee, and of course finds him for a heartrending and somewhat shocking denoument.
I always feel like I should get myself an arts degree before I try to talk about one of Jean Rollin's movies. And this is not in any way a dis--it's merely to say that the director's films pack such a visual and emotional punch for me, seem so layered in illogical but nonetheless powerful imagery and narrative, that I don't feel equipped to talk about them in a way that would do justice to the feelings they inspire. I know many modern viewers are turned off by Rollin's usual lack of narrative continuity, his obsession with certain images, and the "dream like" ideal that some read as artistic pretension; but for me the director hits much more often than he misses--though I can't always explain why, particularly to those coming to his work for the first time.
That won't stop me trying, though.
The Grapes of Death is definitely the most straightforward of Rollin's films I've seen in a narrative sense. It follows the standard zombie apocalypse storyline of "hero/heroine is separated from loved ones by zombies, then goes through hell to get back to them," and never strays too far from that plot. It's also probably the goriest Rollin flick I've seen: the body horror of the zombified/Crazies-ed townspeople is gross and effective, as is the emotional turmoil they display while fighting their murderous urges. The aftermath of the zombies' attacks are also very good--the Grand Guignol is evoked a couple of times, with one corpse showing a popped-out eyeball dangling by its optic nerve, and the fate of the blind girl both pre- and post-decapitation is a little hard to take, even for this seasoned viewer. Of course the fake head could have been better, and once or twice I'm pretty sure I saw a "corpse" breathe, but these are minor quibbles overall.
Despite its surface straightforwardness, there were other touches that seemed to be striving to evoke the dream-like expressionism of Rollin's earlier, more personal works. It's significant to me that the train on which Elizabeth arrives is almost deserted, as if she's on some kind of lonely dream journey. The shot of her crossing the railway bridge in the fog, I thought, could signify her "crossing over" into an otherworldly realm--a world of ruins, abandoned chateaus, burned out shacks, a world where pale crags dot the landscape like tombstones--it's clearly a Realm of Death.
I found the acting styles more realistic here than in some of Rollin's earlier works too--at least among a few of the characters, and in a way that I think is significant. While the inhabitants of the Realm of Death have the same hypnotized, glaze-eyed stares of many of Rollin's other characters, the "living" here (Paul, Lucien, pre-infection Michael) seem natural and believable. In fact, it's this subtle difference that makes Brigitte Lahaie's performance much more memorable--though she looks like one of the "living," her mannerisms mark her as a denizen of the dream world.
Grapes of Death is therefore a great place to start for anyone wanting to get into Rollin's work but made wary by his reputation for surrealism and dream logic. It has notes of those elements, but also a linear story and goopy gore that any horror fan should find comforting in its familiarity. It also has some of the gorgeous compositions, poetic imagery, and stylistic flourishes that could give a novice a grounding in what to expect from the director's more "out there" works--a sort of fog-shrouded bridge from our world into his. For that reason--and because I fucking love Rollin--I give Grapes of Death 3+ Thumbs. See it!
Some more great images from Grapes of Death (1978):
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
The Grapes of Death (1978): or, Gateway to Rollin's Realm
Posted by The Vicar of VHS at 12:25 PM
Labels: '70s, 3+ Thumbs, Brigitte Lahaie, Jean Rollin, Zombies
7 comments:
- Scare Sarah said...
Ha, this sounds great. Thanks!
- March 24, 2010 at 5:14 PM
I've been a Rollin fan for the last 5 years or so, having baptized myself one weekend night by taking in "Rape", "Requiem", and "Shiver", in a single sitting. I never recovered.
I first saw "GoD" just a couple months back and like you, was struck by its much more mainstream (for J.R.) plot. Not what I expected, but I enjoyed it thoroughly and found an even deeper respect for the man.
And Miss Lahaie is always a welcome presence. I have to give someone -- be it the screenwriter or Rollin or Lahaie herself -- kudos for her matter-of-fact reasoning when she abruptly doffs her trousseau. I mean, really, how else is she going to convince her rescuers that she doesn't have the tell-tale zombie sores unless she gets starkly au naturel?
Therein is the brilliant MMMMadness.
Thank you, sir, for your excellent review -- glad to see you back in form after your recent malady.
- March 24, 2010 at 7:43 PM
- dfordoom said...
Probably my least favourite of Rollin's zombie movies. Which doesn't mean I don't like it. I like it a lot. It just doesn't quite have the magic of The Living Dead Girl or Night of the Hunted. But even second-rank Rollin is better than 99 percent of the movies released today.
And, as you say, it's not a bad introduction to his work.
- March 25, 2010 at 4:32 AM
- Richard of DM said...
Oh how I love, love, love, love, love, and fucking LOVE Grapes of Death. Another awesome writeup, yo.
- March 26, 2010 at 9:35 AM
- DJ Capybara said...
My new favorite blog. I wish I was as witty and articulate. Great stuff here.
- March 27, 2010 at 8:12 PM
- B-Sol said...
I love this movie, and always mention it when the subject of "underrated horror films" comes up. Great review.
- March 31, 2010 at 8:25 AM
- Nine-Fingered Menace said...
I think the scariest scene in the whole movie is where Lahaie has just saved the heroine and is just explaining to her what's happened. She's one of my all-time favorite actresses, and at the same time she more often than not scares the living Hell out of me. How do you explain that?
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Beat the Streak Report: Labor Day Weekend
Monday evening update: Ryan Braun came through again for Steve Summer, pushing his streak to a Metta World Peace-crazy 48 games. A correct selection on Tuesday would tie Steve for the longest streak in 11 years of Beat the Streak play. If that happens, we can officially kick off the 57 Watch.
Monday afternoon update: Steve Summer's brain told him to go with Ryan Braun on Labor Day. The Brewers outfielder is entrusted with advancing a season-best 47-game streak and moving Steve within 9 days of the $5.6 million BTS grand prize.
Sunday evening update: Another day and yet another hit for Steve Summer. Ichiro's 2-for-5 effort against the A's carried our BTS season leader to 47 games, leaving him just two correct selections from matching the all-time BTS record. Oh, and 10 shy of breaking Joe DiMaggio's Major League mark and claiming the $5.6 million grand prize.
Sunday afternoon update: Steve Summer went back to basics today, risking his 46-game streak on ol' reliable Ichiro Suzuki. The Mariners right fielder has at least one hit in 16 of his last 17 games and is batting .333 in that span. A hit off Trevor Cahill or the A's bullpen would vault Steve into sole possession of third place on the all-time BTS leaderboard.
Saturday evening update: And the beat goes on… Adrian Gonzalez singled off Colby Lewis in the third inning to advance Steve Summer's season-best streak to 46 games.
Saturday afternoon update: Steve Summer selected Red Sox first baseman Adrian Gonzalez against Colby Lewis and the Rangers on Saturday. Reaching 46 games would tie Steve for the third-longest BTS streak of all time, and the longest since Bob Paradise strung together 48 games in 2008.
Friday afternoon update: Well, that didn't take long … Starlin Castro's third-inning single off Brian Burres pushed Steve's streak to 45 games on Friday.
This Streaking game takes plenty of time and skill to master — just ask the Excel wizards in the comments (JK, ❤ you guys!). But the road to 57 games is paved with a little bit of luck as well.
Ryan Braun was sitting at 0-for-4 and due up fourth in the ninth inning yesterday afternoon. Steve Summer's 43-game streak was more jeopardized than Ken Jennings. But Corey Hart came through with a single to bring Braun to the plate, and the Brewers left fielder did the rest.
Steve-O is now riding high at 44 games, the longest streak since June 2009 and tied for sixth-best in 11 seasons of BTS play. A chance to match the BTS all-time record of 49 could come as soon as Tuesday, with a shot at breaking Joe D's record and taking home $5.7 million looming eight days later.
Make it through the long weekend, Steve, and we'll talk turkey.
Friday's picks:
(Make a BTS pick)
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Melky Cabrera: .588 (10-for-17) since '06 vs. Indians starter Justin Masterson
Neil Walker: .583 (7-for-12) since '06 vs. Cubs starter Ryan Dempster
Alex Gordon: .421 (8-for-19) since '06 vs. Indians starter Justin Masterson
Feeling kinda spicy?
Aubrey Huff: .458 (11-for-24) since '06 vs. D-backs starter Joe Saunders
Orlando Cabrera: .545 (12-for-22) since '06 vs. D-backs starter Joe Saunders
You'll thank me later
Dan Uggla: .071 (1-for-14) since '06 vs. Dodgers starter Chad Billingsley
Brandon Phillips: .146 (7-for-48) since '06 vs. Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter
Paul Konerko: .152 (7-for-46) since '06 vs. Tigers starter Justin Verlander
Home Run Beat the Streak pick:
Prince Fielder: (29 home runs this season) vs. Astros starter Lucas Harrell
Saturday's picks:
(Make a BTS pick)
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Joe Mauer: .647 (11-for-17) since '06 vs. Angels starter Joel Pineiro
Brett Gardner: .500 (7-for-14) since '06 vs. Blue Jays starter Ricky Romero
Billy Butler: .444 (4-for-9) since '06 vs. Indians starter David Huff
Feeling kinda spicy?
Alex Rios: .611 (11-for-18) since '06 vs. Tigers starter Brad Penny
Jack Hannahan: .625 (5-for-8) since '06 vs. Royals starter Luke Hochevar
You'll thank me later
Alexei Ramirez: .100 (1-for-10) since '06 vs. Tigers starter Brad Penny
Shane Victorino: .154 (4-for-26) since '06 vs. Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco
Derek Jeter: .130 (3-for-23) since '06 vs. Blue Jays starter Ricky Romero
Home Run Beat the Streak pick:
Jose Bautista: (39 home runs this season) vs. Yankees starter Bartolo Colon
Sunday's picks:
(Make a BTS pick)
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Andrew McCutchen: .500 (8-for-16) since '06 vs. Cubs starter Randy Wells
David Ortiz: .500 (5-for-10) since '06 vs. Rangers starter Matt Harrison
Austin Jackson: .438 (7-for-16) since '06 vs. White Sox starter Mark Buehrle
Feeling kinda spicy?
Jon Jay: .467 (7-for-15) since '06 vs. Reds starter Bronson Arroyo
Orlando Hudson: .425 (17-for-40) since '06 vs. Rockies starter Aaron Cook
You'll thank me later
Martin Prado: .091 (1-for-11) since '06 vs. Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw
Troy Tulowitzki: .100 (1-for-10) since '06 vs. Padres starter Mat Latos
Alexei Ramirez: .067 (1-for-15) since '06 vs. Tigers starter Max Scherzer
Home Run Beat the Streak pick:
Josh Hamilton: (19 home runs this season) vs. Red Sox starter John Lackey
Monday's picks:
(Make a BTS pick)
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Brian McCann: .417 (5-for-12) since '06 vs. Phillies starter Cliff Lee
Ryan Braun: .600 (6-for-10) since '06 vs. Cardinals starter Jake Westbrook
Prince Fielder: .417 (5-for-12) since '06 vs. Cardinals starter Jake Westbrook
Feeling kinda spicy?
Omar Infante: .438 (7-for-16) since '06 vs. Mets starter Chris Capuano
Mark Kotsay: .500 (7-for-14) since '06 vs. Cardinals starter Jake Westbrook
You'll thank me later
Matt Kemp: .100 (1-for-10) since '06 vs. Nationals starter John Lannan
Jose Reyes: .176 (3-for-17) since '06 vs. Marlins starter Javier Vazquez
Lance Berkman: .154 (3-for-21) since '06 vs. Brewers starter Randy Wolf
Home Run Beat the Streak pick:
Ryan Braun: (25 home runs this season) vs. Cardinals starter Jake Westbrook
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I went with David Ortiz tonight against Derek Holland.
Ortiz hits .343 against lefties and it seems unlikely that the potent Red Sox offense is held down to just 6 hits again.
leader went with Starlin Castro.
LaVolpe is sure to be mad as it is another hitter who has never seen the opposing pitcher before and one who is making his 1st start of the season.
By the way, anyone going to be on here at all this weekend?
Starlin Castro: 0 for 1, flyout to left
#174 for Castro and #45 for BTS leader.
Well I guess my pick for today wasn't very smart. I do have time to get one more streak going and if I get reset, I'll probably be done and just move to SFTC. I'm currently playing them both. It'll be much easier to focus on just one.
As a Cubs fan, I say that the leader needs to stop picking Cubs once he reaches the 50's. Eamus Catuli, Bartman, and the Goat
I'm not familiar with Eamus Catuli. The other two I know. I'ma go Google it. Brb.
Ok, got it. Yeah, he better stop picking Cubs. He's been lucky so far. Might not continue.
What is SFTC?
Espn game. They put out a bunch of props and/or games up and you pick the winner. Get the highest streak of the month and you win 50k. Get highest streak at 27 or more and you win the stash as well which is 50k this month.
Search group BTS bloggers group, there's 15 of us in the group at the moment.
did you see what wild baylor and TCU game, it knocked out ALOT of people on STFC tonite
Wow, Hazel Mae is at 23. We have the same pick today, so I hope she keeps going.
And A-gone just singled.
At my uncle's house today, so just checking in, but Konerko went 2 for 3 so far, to get my streak going again at 1.
Sad to see that Gonzalez pushed the streak to 46 though.
Will there even be a contest next year if he hits 57?
There should be, but the highest is 49 and no one has been higher. He should be done soon. Hopefully.
He is getting one hit a day over the last couple of days so I think he will be done by Monday.
I went with Jose Reyes today against Livan Hernandez.
Cannot believe they are benching Livan after this start!
First AB strike out for Ichiro.
Leader to 47 with 5th innning RBI single. 😦
Jon Jay gets me to 9 🙂
I went with Derek Jeter this afternoon against Brian Matusz.
The leader went with Ryan Braun against Edwin Jackson.
i also have Braun, but i will be more than happy to give up my 6 game streak for braun not to get a hit
I hope tonight is the night the leader falls. I had Jeter and he came through so I'm up to 11.
Braun got his hit. On to 48 he goes. This is getting hairy.
this is going to be fun to watch. the question on here is who wants him to win it all, and who wants him to fall short between now and next tuesday which will be day 56
I'm OK with someone winning as long as the game continues next year, but I suspect the jackpot would be reduced.
BTW, I just learned there is a minor league version: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/fantasy/bts/index.jsp
Yeah, they have had the minor league version for at least 5 years, but I never found it worth putting time into competing for an MiLB Season Pass prize using players I never heard of.
I played it once for about a week and then got bored.
I suspect pulls mid-game are much more common down there too.
@backrubs: I think if he gets through Thursday, he will win.
Or if he wisely takes a rest pick and skips the day altogether.
Oh and I want him to fall, because I know the prize money will stop getting increased then for good, as we have seen with the home run game.
I don't want him to win either, but if I were in his place I'd be hoping to win while everyone else would be doing what we're doing.
part of me wants him to do it and the other part says no.
i wonder if he gets to 55 will MLB fly him to the watch the player he is going for 56 and 57


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SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle police report on an incident involving Washington tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins said the driver of a vehicle involved in a weekend accident had a bloody nose consistent with hitting his face on the windshield and the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage.
Names are redacted in the report released Monday by the Seattle Police Department, but a detective said Sunday that Seferian-Jenkins was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The school also released a statement Sunday acknowledging Seferian-Jenkins was involved in an incident Saturday night.
The police report states the vehicle was found at the bottom of a catch basin at a park near the University of Washington. The driver objected to medical care, but was eventually placed on a backboard and transported to Harborview Medical Center. He objected to a blood test at the hospital before police obtained a search warrant to draw his blood.
The driver was released from police custody to remain in the hospital's care at 3:40 a.m. PDT.
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In an effort to not talk politics, which is fucking consuming me right now, I am running this piece from our current newsletter about my big Cheese & Wine Fest. Totally cheating I know but trust me, you don't want to hear what's really on my mind right now...
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Newsletter Recap On Cheese & Wine Fest
In an effort to not talk politics, which is fucking consuming me right now, I am running this piece from our current newsletter about my big Cheese & Wine Fest. Totally cheating I know but trust me, you don't want to hear what's really on my mind right now...
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- gabe said...
sounds amazing. i'm familiar with enough of those wines or cheeses that I found myself oohing and aahing as I was reading this. There are about three of those pairings that I am now dying to go try.
Thanks Samantha!
- October 4, 2012 at 8:47 PM
- Samantha Dugan said...
Well welcome back you. These cheese and wine events are always a ton of work but I dig the challenge and get a goofy ass charge out of watching people get it. We had a crazy long waiting list for this class so I figured a recap might be useful....sure as hell was to me as I have been bound and wound up in debates and politics lately. Thanks for popping by sweetheart.
- October 4, 2012 at 8:59 PM
- gabe said...
my pleasure!
harvest is just getting rolling up here in Oregon, so time is getting short. Glad I stopped by for a drool inducing visit.
where is your wine shop? I think it's in Southern California? Might be too far for me to road trip for your next wine/cheese tasting...
- October 4, 2012 at 9:14 PM
- Samantha Dugan said...
I was assuming/hoping it was harvest that was keeping you away and not something I said. How is 2012 looking for you guys?
Our shop is in SoCal, Los Angeles county basically in Long Beach. Would love to have you road trip out this way someday! Bit of a haul I fear...
- October 4, 2012 at 9:50 PM
- webb said...
Horrors! You served BEER at a wine tasting? Cancal my reservation!
Or, perhaps it's "WTF .. they got beer last time."
It all sounds great. Wish i could pop in ...
- October 5, 2012 at 4:15 AM
- Ron Washam, HMW said...
If you'll be my Cheese Maven, I'll be your Cheese Whiz.
I love you!
- October 5, 2012 at 8:33 AM
- Samantha Dugan said...
You know, everyone was cool with the beer, except for, and this was....odd, the woman that had mentioned her friends didn't want to come because I served beer once. She wouldn't even try it and said, "Oh, I didn't try it, I hate beer"....left me wondering if her comment about people not wanting to come might have been more to get in my head, rather than an actual fact. Not sure but she was the only one not having it.
Ron My Love,
I do has me a passion for that warm, gooey, oddly colored and salty business so, you got a deal!
- October 5, 2012 at 3:19 PM
- gabe said...
haha. if i'm checking in to your blog this time of year, it's a sure sign i enjoy it.
2012 is looking warm and dry. lots of sugar, which is a relief after two very cold vintages. also lots of acidity, which is usually a good thing, but might be a problem with such high alcohol. but the real story of the vintage is that there has been no rain, so there has been absolutely no mold. we're making jokes about skipping the sorting line and just dumping grapes straight into the destemmer. we did find a gatorade bottle in one of our buckets while working the sorting line today, so i guess it's worth the extra effort.
the other funny thing about 2012 harvest is that we are going with an amish theme. so we've all shaved rediculous beards and ordered amish hats off the internet. the girls got bonnets, which they are not happy about. if you need a laugh, check out our facebook page.
thanks again for the great blogs. it's good to be reminded why we're doing all this work around this time of year.
- October 7, 2012 at 6:42 PM


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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Injured South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore will enter the NFL draft, said people familiar with the decision.
One person said Monday that Lattimore is expected to announce his decision later this week. The people spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there has not been an official statements regarding Lattimore's decision.
The running back suffered a horrific injury to his right knee against Tennessee on Oct. 27. Doctors say Lattimore had successful surgery to repair several ligaments on Nov. 2. It is unclear when he'll be able to return to the field.
Lattimore injured his left knee in 2011 as a sophomore. He rushed for 662 yards and 11 touchdowns this season, both team highs. He is South Carolina's career leader in both overall touchdowns with 41 and rushing scores with 38.
Lattimore did not immediately answer a text message or phone call from The AP. ESPN first reported Lattimore's intention to declare for the draft.
Lattimore had been South Carolina's primary offensive force the past three seasons, starting from the time he stepped on campus as a freshman in 2010.
He missed the final six games of 2011 after tearing a knee ligament at Mississippi State. Lattimore had surgery on the left knee and plunged himself into rehab, returning for summer workouts with his teammates in early June.
Lattimore show few effects from the injury this season. He had three games with at least 100 yards rushing and appeared on the way to a fourth against the Vols when he was hurt again.
His left leg flopped to the turf and Lattimore struggled to contain his emotions in a silent Williams-Brice Stadium. Players from both teams surrounded Lattimore as doctors and trainers worked on the knee, praying and offering best wishes.
Two days later, South Carolina held a rally on campus to celebrate Lattimore's 21st birthday and wish him well in his recovery. Gamecocks coach Steve Spurrier told the crowd he gotten a message from Lattimore to tell them, ``I'll be back.''
On Nov. 10 against Arkansas, the school unveiled Lattimore's name and touchdown record on the facing of one of the stadium's spiral ramps. Lattimore had a taped message to fans on the stadium's large video board, saying he felt fine and was ``working to get back to football.''
Lattimore might not have made the field this season away, Spurrier saying doctors told him rehabilitation might've taken about a year. Lattimore had a redshirt year available at South Carolina and could've played for the Gamecocks in 2014.
Lattimore rushed for 1,197 yards and 17 touchdowns in 13 games as a freshman. He helped the Gamecocks win the Southeastern Conference Eastern Division and play in the league title game, where they fell to Auburn 56-17
Lattimore ends his South Carolina sixth in rushing with 2,677 yards and had 11 games with 100 yards or more. He also had 74 catches for 767 yards and three touchdowns in his career.


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I don't know the answer to you question but do hae one of my own... Will you be using the mail tip in the OP to connect to the VSM or as a quick connect from the VSM adapter and the battery?
OK, after thinking this through[I did go to school for Electronics MANY years ago lol], I think I can wire the battery/charger ends however I want to?!?! I can wire the FEMALE 5.5x2.1mm ends onto the batteries, and make the RING=POSITIVE and TIP=NEGATIVE, exactly like I would on my Schoeps VMS cable, since the VMS requires that TIP=NEGATIVE! Right That way it doesn't matter which is which, as long as they are all wired the same! So my charger end will be TIP=NEGATIVE, and RING=POSITIVE, and so will my batteries and VMS cables!That should do it, correct?
Quote from: F.O.Bean on May 13, 2016, 02:33:31 AMOK, after thinking this through[I did go to school for Electronics MANY years ago lol], I think I can wire the battery/charger ends however I want to?!?! I can wire the FEMALE 5.5x2.1mm ends onto the batteries, and make the RING=POSITIVE and TIP=NEGATIVE, exactly like I would on my Schoeps VMS cable, since the VMS requires that TIP=NEGATIVE! Right That way it doesn't matter which is which, as long as they are all wired the same! So my charger end will be TIP=NEGATIVE, and RING=POSITIVE, and so will my batteries and VMS cables!That should do it, correct?Correct. You can wire the connectors in either orientation (tip-positive or tip-negative), so long as you are always consistent. With power cables, use a healthy amount of heat shrink tubing to cover exposed contacts and always use a multi-meter to check your finished work before plugging it into your gear, ensuring that the pinout is correct and that an unexpected short hasn't developed.I'm not a fan of tip-negative gear, so if I were creating a battery solution I would wire everything tip-positive. For any piece of gear that requires tip-negative power, I would then make a special cable with a permanently affixed label so that it is never used with any other piece of gear. "Tip-swapping" (i.e. with adaptaplugs) is OK in a pinch, but is really asking for trouble in the long run. Better to have a dedicated cable.Wiring best practices aside, I would really try to choose a replacement connector that locks. Tamiya connectors may not be perfect, but are far better for field recording than a non-locking barrel connector and when they wear out, re-crimping is easy.
I bought my first rig from the Oade Bros. including a 6v SLA and power cable to juice my SBM-1 and D8. They used Switchcraft TA-3(M/F) connectors instead of full-sized 4-pin XLRs. Saved a ton of room in the gear bag and were pretty bullet-proof...
Good stuff, Bean. You're definitely on the right track. Should be a fun project!Mini-XLR connectors are a reasonable choice and from what's available at Mouser, the Amphenol connectors would be the best choice. They are pretty-much identical to genuine Switchcraft connectors and much cheaper. I would avoid the Rean connectors for a multitude of reasons, none of which are important enough to go into detail about here.Not to slow you down, but I might also recommend a some alternate connector choices simply because the Mini-XLR format is so heavily used. Choosing an alternate connector entirely avoids the possibility of a mix-up and might actually be easier to work with. I hadn't looked into the particular connectors that were out there when I made my previous post, but an hour or so of research turned up some possible alternatives:-------Switchcraft EN2/EN3 Series - MOUSER LINKYou''ll know these as the "N-box" connectors and they would make pretty good power connectors. They come in a two-pin format which is nice and are a lot easier to work with vs. Mini-XLR, simply because they're bigger. The solder cups on these are HUGE compared to Mini-XLR and the cable boot accepts a better range of wire gauges. Best of all, these are IP68 rated when mated (totally dust tight and protected against prolonged water immersion). In comparison, Mini-XLRs are not suitable for wet conditions at all. The moment they get wet, you are going to have a power short and that is very, very bad. These are about $3.50 - $4.50 each, so pretty affordable. For cable-to-cable connections, you would need one EN3"C" and one EN3"L" connector and both come in Male/Female, so it's designer's choice as to which is which.Conxall / Switchcraft Micro-Con-X Series - MOUSER LINKI haven't personally used these, but they look pretty good on paper. IP67 rated (dust tight and water resistant), which is miles above a Mini-XLR connector and it looks like these are maybe a little bit smaller than the EN2 and EN3 series, but otherwise about the same. Haven't looked closely enough at the part numbers, but these are definitely available with the right cable-to-cable mating options.-------I'm sure there are other good options, but those two seem very solid to me vs. mini-xlr and I really like that they are more or less weather proof. The one thing I didn't find was a plain-ol' locking barrel solution, similar to adaptaplugs or the switchcraft 760K, but those aren't necessarily going to be any better than Mini-XLR anyways.
You've got two "C" parts, so they won't lock together. I made that mistake myself a few years ago.Here are the exact two Manufacturer Part Numbers you need. Mouser's website is fraught with mistakes, including having the wrong image for the EN3L2FX (but correct PDF diagram), so I also included the Digi-key links which do have the correct picture. It should make sense how the "L" and "C" parts lock together from the better pictures.EN3L2FX - EN3 2-position cable-to-cable connector; #20 gold plated solder-cup style female sockets; bulk packed; ; RoHS compliant- http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=EN3L2FX (Digikey)- http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Switchcraft/EN3L2FX (Mouser)EN3C2MX - EN3 2-position cable end connector; #20 gold plated solder-cup style male pins; bulk packed; ; RoHS compliant- http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=EN3C2MX (Digikey)- http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Switchcraft/EN3C2MX (Mouser)
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New Delhi, (India), Dec 4, (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday attached around Rs. 117.09 crore movable and immovable properties of M/S Prakash industries under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 in connection with the allocation of coal block on Tuesday.
A press release from the Enforcement Directorate read, "It was found that the proceeds of crime had been generated and used in the continuous expansion related to manufacturing activities, therefore the value of Rs. 117.09 crore was attached in the form of movable and immovable properties of the company under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002."
The investigation by the Enforcement Directorate revealed that Prakash Industries filed a false declaration with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on November 17, 2007, while the coal block was actually allocated on February 2, 2008 jointly to M/s Prakash Industries and M/s Ispat Power Ltd.
The financial watchdog, in its statement, further added that as a result of this false declaration the shares of M/s Prakash Industries recorded an astronomical rise in their value. "At one point in time i.e. on April 2, 2007, the share price was Rs. 31 per share whereas on January 4, 2008, the share price was Rs. 351 per share," the ED said.
An investigation by the ED revealed that the company in order to encash the artificially created rise in their share value issued 62,50,000 preferential shares on a premium of Rs.180 per share and sold these shares to five selected companies and in the process generated Rs. 118.75 crores in the form of share capital.
In 2014, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had filed an FIR against the company alleging that it had applied to the Ministry of Coal for a CX allocation of coal block. In the application, it was found that the net worth details were false.
Following the FIR, the ED had registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) on August 30, 2014. (ANI)


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Over the course of my 2.5 years here at NIU I have had been faced with challenges. One of these challenges happened my freshman year. As I arrived on campus I feared that school would be too much to handle and I wasn't going to enjoy my time here at NIU. Over the course of my first semester I gained valuable insight throughout my classes and eventually made some great friends here at NIU. As the next semester hit I began to step outside my comfort zone by joining my first student organization. This student organization is called Lambda Sigma Sophomore Honors Society which is an honors society composed of sophomores that spend a year together by meeting bi-weekly. This organization is a great avenue for freshman as it gives you the chance to interview for acceptance into the organization. When I say it's a great avenue I really mean it because it prepares you for a real life interview. Throughout my time in the organization I had the opportunity to make lifelong friends, helped the community through service events and even got to take a leadership role my junior year as a Junior Advisor. This in turn changed me from the shy person who is closed minded to the person who I am today. It's not a question anymore of "who is going to be there" but instead it is "I'll see you there."
Getting involved has always been a challenge for me but once I found something I was able to join the rest is history. My main message I want to convey with this topic is don't be afraid to jump outside your comfort zone. It's an interesting idea to think about how that one organization can change you as a person but for me it really did. After Lambda Sigma I transitioned into my next organization NIU Club Tennis. This organization had its own challenges to start off with mainly being an actual club. Over the course of the year I was faced with a few issues involving committed members, not having a budget and lack of knowledge on how to run a club. It not only was a great learning experience but it gave me the chance to overcome challenges and help better run our club.


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As Supreme Court reconvenes, civil rights issues in the fore
(CBS News) Three months after ruling on President Obama's landmark health care law last June, the Supreme Court officially reconvenes on Monday for the 2012 session, facing a long list of high-profile cases grounded in controversial, emotionally-charged questions about discrimination and civil rights.
Despite the controversy the court invited last summer, when it upheld the Affordable Care Act in what was reported to be a rancorous, bitterly-fought decision, this year's lineup is likely to be equally contentious. Though the docket is not yet finalized, many expect the court to take up a series of cases touching on race, voting laws, and gay rights.
The first hot-button issue on the schedule is slated for October 10, when the court will take up Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, a case that calls on the justices to interpret the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment - and will determine whether or not race may be used in deciding undergraduate admissions. It's a case that takes on longstanding questions about the legality of affirmative action in American universities, and could result in profound changes in how colleges cull their student bodies.
"The Supreme Court has always been deeply divided about affirmative action and the use of race in achieving diversity in education," said Stephen Wermiel, a Fellow in Law at American University Washington College of Law, who authors a biweekly column on SCOTUSblog.com. "When the court speaks on this subject is has enormous immediate practical effect - it's sort of like watching a weathervane... The Texas case revisits the case of how you can use race in trying to achieve diversity in higher education, and what the court says about that may have significance for other institutions all over the country."
According to Wermiel, it's not unlikely that the court will object to at least some part of the Texas provision - in part because Justice Elena Kagan, one of the court's liberal judges, has recused herself from the case. But the key, he says, is whether the court interprets the decision broadly or narrowly: "There's a good possibility that the court will say that when a university already has a plan in place to achieve some diversity, which is what Texas has, that when they then want to use a second plan that takes race into account, that has to be really justified by the strongest possible reasons and used in the narrowest possible way -- and that that's not happening here."
If the court were to object narrowly to Texas's plan, a smaller group of schools would be directly affected by the ruling. Whereas if the court ruled more broadly against the Texas system, saying schools can't use race in achieving educational diversity, then "every institution of higher education, practically, would have to reconsider the way they do their admissions."
"The stakes are significant," Wermiel said.
Aside from the affirmative action case, some of the most controversial topics expected to come up for review this season have yet to be tapped for the docket - including several cases addressing the legality of same-sex marriage.
Wermiel says that the court has little choice but to take up a case about the Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as between one man and one woman, given the fact that it is "being declared unconstitutional with some regularity" in states across the country, and that it impacts whether or not same-sex marriage couples are entitled to a host of benefits and federal programs.
There are a number of DOMA-related cases working their way through the courts - but that which is farthest along in the process would demand Kagan to recuse herself, due to her involvement in the process of filing the brief to the appeals court, which could have pivotal consequences for the outcome of the ruling.
Susan Low Bloch, a law professor at Georgetown University who has written extensively about the Supreme Court, doesn't anticipate that outcome. In her estimation, the court will likely hear multiple cases or hear one of those from which Kagan would not have to recuse herself.
"The justices are all focused on the long-range interest of the institution," she said, not the politics of keeping Kagan off a case. Moerover, she says, " the danger if it's only an eight-person court is that, if they split four-four, the whole thing will have been a waste of time."
Another prominent same-sex marriage case, Perry v. Brown, has been primed for a Supreme Court showdown nearly since the get-go: The plaintiffs are represented by the high-profile team of Ted Olson and David Boies, who come from opposite sides of the political spectrum and faced off against each other in Bush v. Gore in 2000. But again, that case has yet to be scheduled for the high court.
Unlike the DOMA suits, Perry v. Brown addresses whether or not the voters of a state can take away a right - in this case, same-sex marriage - once the state Constitution has been interpreted to provide for it.
Amid a handful of lawsuits nationwide addressing issues surrounding the legality of laws requiring voters to carry a certain form of photo identification, the Supreme Court is expected to take on another controversial law relating to voting rights: Section 5 in the Voting Rights Act of 1965. That provision says that states with particularly egregious records of trying to deny the vote to people on the basis of race could not make any changes in their voting systems without getting prior approval either by the Department of Justice or a special three-judge federal court. But the rules for the 16 states in question, many of which are southern, were determined based on their records during the civil rights era and before.
"The argument is that it's become outmoded" and that it's "not fair to single out" this particular handful of states at this point in time, said Wermiel. "The law has largely been upheld in the lower federal courts, but the betting is that the Supreme Court will take up the case to decide whether it's time to scrap it."
Bloch argues that striking down the provisions in the Voting Rights Act could have a profound impact on voting rights today -- both in the jurisdictions outlined and in general.
"Depending on how states react, we could revert back to some ugly situations," she said. "I think it's making a big statement to do it. I think it potentially has large significance for voters today."
Bloch was skeptical, however, that the contention over last term's health care ruling would impact the court's actions this term.
"There are nine grown-ups who know they have to keep working together," she said. "In some sense, they're all married to each other without the possibility of divorce. They know that. They also have this ability of keeping separate their decisions and their personal interactions and it's a remarkable ability that they all have it. They can write very strong opinions that differ dramatically and then go to the opera together."


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Sure, I don't mind that. But compelling arguments that do not connect the dots are just arguments. Until Robitaille sees that stars are young "planets" then he can argue for eternity. It won't explain what will happen to them.Electro wrote:But Robitaille does bring a few convincing arguments. A sphere of gas without a surface does not make much sense. What about the ripples on the surface we see in a picture he shows of a solar flare? What about the granular surface? I'm no expert, but he does bring compelling arguments.
That's my whole argument that is ignored. Sure, the Sun can be anything you want, but unless you connect it to actual physical objects conceptually that are more evolved thus, very, very different, then it is not useful. We can say the Sun is made of fairy dust for all that matters, but unless that fairy dust explanation can be fit into explaining why it will become a gas giant, then it doesn't do any good.


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Gallagher, Ntibonera ready for NCTA Nationals in California
March 24, 2014 | Lynchburg, Va.
Teams and individuals from across the nation will travel to the University of California, Berkeley, from April 4-6 for the 39th annual National Collegiate Taekwondo Association Nationals. Among them, for the first time, will be two members of Liberty University's tae kwon do team —Danielle Gallagher, a first-degree black belt from Stafford, Va., and Biranganine "John" Ntibonera, a green belt from Congo, Africa.
Liberty Head Coach Jesse Wilson and assistant coach Brian Preiser expect this to be the first of many trips to NCTA Collegiate Nationals for members of the rapidly developing second-year program.
Gallagher, a freshman studying criminal justice, has been training under Olympic Gold Medalist and Team USA Coaching Staff member Arlene Limas, who owns and operates Power Kix Martial Arts Studio in Stafford and is a sponsor of Liberty's team, providing training camps throughout the season.
Ntibonera, a speech communications major, fled from Congo to Kenya when he and his family evaded rebels who were trying to kill his family for preaching about Jesus. After arriving in North Carolina, he began to attend Liberty and soon joined the Flames' tae kwon do team for fun and exercise.
With no previous formal training, he had received no promotions, and therefore had nothing to show for his hard work. Liberty's coaching staff quickly noticed his talent and began to examine him for a possible promotion. In early 2014, Ntibonera was officially awarded his green belt by ninth-degree black belt Grandmaster Ju Hun Kim and Wilson, who received his black belt from Kim in 1987.
Gallagher and Ntibonera are continuing to train for their biggest event of the year and are expected to do well in their respective divisions. Champions in the Black Belt competitions will have the opportunity to represent the collegiate Team USA at the World University Games in China this summer.


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