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The Tribute to Doha diamond-encrusted door handle
ITALY, Genoa. Door handle and accessory specialist F.lli Razeto & Casareto, suppliers to the yachting industry since 1919, has created what is likely the most expensive door handle ever made. Priced at around euro 100,000, the 'Tribute to Doha' handle is encrusted with diamond dust and gemstones and is even backlit using a patented LED system. The piece of "furniture jewellery" premiered at the Qatar International Boat Show (10-14 November) in conjunction with Amer Yachts.
F.lli Razeto & Casareto, which developed the concept and engineering for the handle, collaborated with Dblux, a diamond broker skilled in sourcing, marketing, cutting and setting gemstones, to create the breathtakingly extravagant handle. It is based on the FreeGo series designed by Giangi Razeto for F.lli Razeto & Casareto.
The design presented in Qatar is purely illustrative as its makers can create bespoke handles to order, designing them for and with individual clients. Aside from brass, which is galvanised to obtain a gold, black ruthenium or palladium colour finish, the handle can also be ordered in any other type of metal, including solid gold.
The FreeGo series designed by Giangi Razeto
The wireless frame-to-door transmission system for the backlighting serves aesthetic and safety functions by indicating exit paths in case of a blackout. Moreover, it can be programmed to use colour coding to communicate with service staff. For example, red would mean 'do not disturb', while green would indicate they are free to enter. In all, 10 light colours and three different levels of intensity are available, all adjustable directly by the user. The titanium back cover is further perforated to allow the light to shine onto the door surface.
The hand-applied finish is created using very fine diamond dust (grain dimensions are under 0.3mm), in addition to both natural and man-made diamonds. Each handle is accompanied by a certificate attesting to the standard of quality of the precious gemstones adorning each piece.
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As bloggers, many of us get the really neat opportunity to work with brands and businesses. Oftentimes, a brand may approach you seeking sponsorship services, posts or other unique ways to work with them. But occasionally, you as a blogger or business person (if you run your blog as a business) will be pitching your services straight to these brands. I started putting a lot of thought into this when designing a sponsorship plan exclusively for brands and small businesses (the Window Shopper).
Before I get into effective ways of pitching brands, I want to mention the following about working with brands in a sponsored setting regarding your readers:
1. If you wouldn't use the product or support the brand offline (i.e – if you wouldn't spend your time/money on it), then don't share it on your blog. Yes, you may be making a quick buck or two, but losing your readership because you come off as unauthentic isn't work the check. Trust me on this, better opportunities will come.
2. Before you begin pitching brands, be sure that you're blog is well prepared to take on this exciting next step! This does not mean that their is a magic number of followers or page views that you should reach before pitching. It only means that you should feel comfortable with the current state of your blog and brand. This doesn't only involve page views and followers, but also the design and overall look, your writing style and quality of original content, and posting schedule.
If you feel good about the two things above, you may be ready to dive into pitching brands!
1. Why this particular brand? What is it about this brand that you think your readers will really enjoy? Do they offer a unique product or service? Be able to pin point why you want to work to them.
2. Do some research! Has this brand worked with bloggers before? Which ones, and how similar or different are those blogs to your own? This can give you a pretty good feel of whether or not the brand will be receptive to working with you. If the brand has worked with bloggers before, reach out to them and ask how their experience was working with this brand.
3. Know the brand's story. When you're reaching out to a brand, especially if you are seeking some form of compensation for including them on your blog, they need to feel that you know them. No one wants to team up with a blogger who is clearly only in it for cash and maybe a little exposure. Explain to them what you enjoy about their company or product, and what you think your readers will like about them as well.
4. Sell yourself. This is not the time to be overly humble about your blog. Let's face it, your blog is awesome, which is most likely why you feel ready to start working professionally with different brands. Mention who your target audience is, and what your demographics are. Let them know how many page views you get per month, which topics seem to attract the most visitors, and any other statistics you think they may find significant. If your blog has a media kit, send it right on over!
5. Tell them what they're gaining. It may be obvious to you how much a brand has to gain by working with you, but it likely isn't as obvious to them. Spell it out for them, and tell them the direct benefits of working with you and your blog.
6. Don't be over zealous. If you email a contact at a brand and they don't get back to you right away, remember that they are running a business. Emailing them a hundred more times over the next few days isn't going to help. Give it a few days, and if you still haven't heard back, follow up with them politely. Remember, you're doing business — be professional.
Always remember that every brand that you pitch is unique, and requires a different approach. Pitching brands can seem very intimidating and awkward at first, but they want to grow their brand as much as you want to work with them. It's all in the approach.
To all of the bloggers out there who have worked with brands, what pitching tips do you have? And if you're interested in reaching out to brands, what questions or apprehensions do you have?

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Back in January I wrote about one of my goals for the year: to find more opportunities for community involvement and creative charitable giving using food and involving kids. This goal was inspired by Michelle Stern of What's Cooking with Kids. Well, it's December, but I achieved my goal!
This past weekend my 15 year old daughter had several of her friends over for a cookie decorating party. This has become an annual tradition for her, which I am happy to support. In addition to providing a comfortable space for her to get together with friends, I am happy to encourage any overtures she makes to be in the kitchen as she is my least kitchen-confident child. This year we headed into her cookie party deciding at the outset to donate (most of) the cookies to our church, which distributes them along with other items at a soup kitchen. The party was a great success ~ the girls all had fun, were very creative, and felt good about their donation.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Baking for a Cause
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010
5 Ways to Connect Food and Family at the Holidays
This article originally appeared in the Dinner Together Newsletter, Family Issue, December 2009.
The holiday season offers special opportunities for sharing food and family traditions. So many of our holiday traditions are related to food, and children can be involved easily in several ways. Here are a few quick ideas.
1. Baking and decorating cookies. A classic, but an activity I know my children look forward to and enjoy every year. Their favorite cookie-related activity is to decorate sugar cookies and gingerbread men, but I also like to get them involved in helping with other recipes. Usually, there are a few of their friends joining us for this activity as well.
2. Food for charity. Food drives with collections of nonperishable food items are common at the holidays. Have your children shop with you and drop off donations. Or perhaps you can find an organization willing to accept all those holiday cookies you made and don't want to keep in the house! Some soup kitchen programs request cooked meals. If there is one near you, enlist your kids help in preparing a large batch of chili or stew. Explore what opportunities are in your town or neighborhood.
3. Make food gifts. Over the years (in addition to all the cookies!) we've made pralines, jars with cookie recipes and ingredients, and jars with bean soup recipes and ingredients as gifts. These are all projects that kids can easily participate in and enjoy.
4. Menu planning. Include your children in your holiday menu planning. Whether you're hosting or bringing something to someone else's home, ask your children for ideas about what they would like and what they think others would like to eat.
5. Teach traditional recipes. As your children get older and can be of more help in the kitchen, teach them your family's traditional holiday recipes. I'm looking forward to teaching my daughter how to clean and prepare mussels for Christmas Eve this year. This is how our traditions get passed down from one generation to another.
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Sunday, December 5, 2010
Roasted Chicken
Roasted chicken - such a basic thing, but not always so easy to make. I know I was a little overwhelmed by a whole bird at first, but now I fear no more! The recipe below works really well for me and then yields enough leftover chicken to save, freeze, and use in future recipes. Some of my favorite uses of chicken leftovers are chicken lo mein, chicken rosti (potato-chicken-egg pancakes ~ I'll have to post that recipe soon!), and chicken mushroom pasta.
· Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
· Remove giblets and neck from inside the chicken.
· Rinse chicken and pat dry.
· Brush chicken with olive oil (or rub oil with your fingers).
· Sprinkle with herbs, salt, and pepper.
· Place bird, breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
· Roast until meat thermometer inserted into thigh registers 180 degrees.
· Depending on your oven and the size of your chicken, it should take about 25 minutes per pound to cook.
6 pound whole chicken
olive oil
1 ½ Tablespoons of dried herbs*
· Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
· Remove giblets and neck from inside the chicken.
· Rinse chicken and pat dry.
· Brush chicken with olive oil (or rub oil with your fingers).
· Sprinkle with herbs, salt, and pepper.
· Place bird, breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
· Roast until meat thermometer inserted into thigh registers 180 degrees.
· Depending on your oven and the size of your chicken, it should take about 25 minutes per pound to cook.
*Use what you have on hand. Some recommendations that go well with poultry ~ poultry seasoning mix, thyme, sage, rosemary. If you have fresh herbs available, increase the amount that you're using. A good rule of thumb is to use a 1:3 dried:fresh ratio.
Convection oven variation
A few years ago I got a convection oven. My favorite way to use it is making roasted chicken. The skin comes out really crispy and the meat is really moist. If you have a convection oven, decrease the oven heat to 325 degrees, and decrease the cooking time to about 20 minutes per pound.
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Jenner on Trial: An Ethical Examination of Vaccine Research in the Age of Smallpox and the Age of AIDSBy: Thomas A. Kerns (author)Paperback
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DescriptionThis book examines how an Ethics Review Committee using today's ethical standards as articulated in The Nuremburg Code, and the WHO/CIOMS International Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research Involving Human Subjects, might assess the scientific and ethical design of Edward Jenner's first experimental vaccine experiment. It explores the potential risks and benefits to young James, the adequacy of the preliminary evidence that Jenner used to justify performing his experiment, and how he might have complied with requirements for informed consent. In addition to its historical interest for 18th century England and for the origins of today's biomedical research ethics standards, the book is significant as a case study in the ethics of basic vaccine research. It thus raises relevant questions about today's vaccine research, particularly relating to HIV.
About AuthorThomas A. Kerns is Professor of Philosophy in the Social Science Division at North Seattle Community College in Seattle, Washington.
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28 April 2013
Always look on the Bright Side of Life :-)
On our regular Sunday Bike Ride, we decided to stop at the Garden Centre
Bright and early we arrived there.
I'm mad about Jasmine, and last year's didn't survived the winter
So we had to replace it.
And these two chairs just winked at me.
A bit bright but…… we all need colour in our Life!!
I can just imagine, Summer, Cushions, Books, Drinks, Food, Quilts, Naps ………… (dreaming)
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February 10, 2008 – Ratatouille Wins the British Academy Film Award
"Ratatouille, an American-directed film about a Parisian culinary rat, won animated film."
On February 10, 2008, the 61st British Academy Film Awards were held, honoring the best of film in 2007. Pixar's critically acclaimed 8th animated feature Ratatouille was given the honor of Best Animated Feature, beating out Dreamworks' Shrek the Third and 20th Century Fox's The Simpsons Movie. This was one of several accolades that were given to the film, which had already won a Golden Globe and an Annie Award, and would go on to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature two weeks later. Brad Lewis, the producer of the film, was on hand at the ceremony to collect the award.


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The Florida Panthers, desperate to make the playoffs after a record 10-year absence, will turn to veteran NHL player and minor league coach Kevin Dineen to replace Pete DeBoer, according to several reports.
Panthers General Manager Dale Tallon will introduce the former Hartford Whaler great at a 3 p.m. press conference at BankAtlantic Center on Wednesday. DeBoer was fired a day after the final game of the season, in which the Panthers finished with 72 points, last in the Eastern Conference.
Dineen confirmed in a late evening e-mail to the Sun Sentinel that negotiations had, "come together over the last 48 hours," and he looked forward to Wednesday's press conference.
A TV reporter from WCSH-6 in Portland, Maine, confirmed the hiring in a conversation he had with Dineen, who was in South Florida with his wife, Annie, and four children. Dineen had been coaching the Portland Pirates of the AHL.
Dineen, 47, a third-round pick by Hartford in 1982, had a stellar 19-year NHL carerer in which he played for the Whalers, Flyers, Hurricanes, Senators and Blue Jackets. He retired in 2003 with 355 goals, 760 points and 2,229 penalty minutes.
Dineen was beloved in Hartford, where as captain he scored the last goal in Whalers history at the Hartford Civic Center. The team moved to North Carolina in 1997.
"I received a text from another player about Kevin and am about to rip off a congratulatory text," said Keith Primeau, who played with Dineen in Hartford and Carolina. "He and Tallon will be the perfect manager-coaching marriage. They're not just passionate and fiery, but have hockey ability. His players love him.
"That's what the Panthers need, character, determination, his will to win at any cost."
Dineen was an assistant coach under former Panthers coach Doug MacLean in Columbus before coaching the Pirates for the past six seasons, the last three as the Sabres' AHL affiliate. He led them to the playoffs in five seasons while winning coach of the year honors in 2006.
Dineen is the son of former NHL player and coach Bill Dineen, and brother to former NHL players Gord and Peter. Brothers Shawn and Jerry were minor league hockey players.
"Just like I told [Panthers assistant GM Mike Santos] when he asked me if Kevin was ready to coach in the NHL, I believe so because he handled skilled teams and unskilled teams, and had success with both," said Shawn Dineen, who scouts for Nashville, where he worked with Santos for four years. "The AHL has been a good testing ground for him."
Also, the Panthers signed forward Jack Skille, 24, to a one-way, two-year deal and rookie defenseman Roman Derlyuk to a one-year entry-level deal.


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How To Let Your Dog Enjoy Family Time
Dear Adam,
I adopted a 1 year-old female dog about a year ago. I have 2 cats who grew up with dogs and like dogs. When my dog first arrived, the first few days she was subdued-- being in a new surrounding - but then she wanted to play rough with the cats... which didn't set too well with them.
The cats run and she chases when we try to have them all in the same room together when watching TV, etc. I've been keeping them separate with baby gates (the dog in the kitchen and the cats in family room) and don't let the dog over unless both cats are outside. the dog ends up spending too much time in the confines of the kitchen with this method.
Is there a way to teach her that we don't want her rough-housing with the cats so they can all be together in the same room when I am present? the e-collar sounds good but so expensive. Maybe a less costly solution? Thanks. Enjoyed the book!
Willie Mae & DeAnne
Dear Willie Mae & DeAnne:
When the cats run, they are triggering your dog's prey drive. This is instinctive. However, it is also natural for a dog to defer judgement to his pack leader.
What this means is that: you must act like the pack leader.
In other words, if you tell you dog to lay down, you must USE the TECHNIQUES in the book (timing, consistency and motivation) to keep the dog in a down-stay.
I personally LOVE having cats around when I'm training. What could be better to proof your dog around?
Remember, your dog should stay down UNTIL you give him the "Take a break!" command. if he gets up to chase the cats, then you'll need to correct him back into the down position.
If he gets up again, it's a sure bet that your corrections lack motivation. (Correct more firmly. Make sure you're getting slack in the line. if the dog's body is moving when you correct him, then you're using muscle instead of technique... not good!)
You don't need an electronic collar. Just a $12 prong collar and a six foot leash.
Once you get your dog to hold a down-stay around cats using nothing more than proper timing, consistency and motivation, your friends will think you're a genius. or the lost love child of Sigmund and Roy.
Now if you can just get those darn cats trained!
That's all for now, folks!


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Answer key analysis for GATE 2012, Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering i.e. GATE 2012 is the one of the toughest exam in India for the admission to higher courses like M.Tech etc in various colleges including IIT's , NIT's etc. GATE Score is the gateway to the admission to these top notch Engineering colleges.
Every year each of the seven IIT's or IISc used to conduct the exam and based on the each college trends the guessing are made about the type of question asked in the exam. Previous year in GATE 2011 , the question were quite easy hence the cutoff had gone well for top colleges.
ANSWER KEY FOR GATE 2012 Various Subjects Are : Mechanical | CS | EE | EC | CIVIL | PI | IN | CH | BT | XL |
Last year the cutoff for various colleges were very high, some colleges like IIT delhi had changed their pattern of admission criteria also like they were giving weightage to Degree marks also so those canddiates who were able to clear the GATE cutoff for IIT D were also deniel admission due to less marks in degree. The cutoff for IIT delhi last year was 735.
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The Bookshelf Tag
If you have read about me on the About page (if not, go do it) you know that I love reading. Reading is a great thing to do during summer when you need something to do or you're bored. Today I am going to do something a little different than usual, but I'm really excited about it. I am going to do the bookshelf tag, which I read about on Me, You, and God: A Blog for Christian Teens. I am also hoping to give you some inspiration for new books to read and give you a little more info about me.
Describe your bookshelf and where you got it from: My bookshelf is a tall, light brown bookcase with 16 small cubes/cubbies to keep things in. I got it from Ikea. What I love about it is that it is big enough to fit a lot of things even though its main purpose is to store books.
Do you have any special or different ways of organizing your books? Not at the moment….just wherever I can fit them.
What's the thickest (most amount of pages) book on your shelf? My Merriam Webster dictionary, 1623 pages.
What's the thinnest (least amount of pages) book on your shelf? A children's version of The Wizard of Oz retold by Rosie Dickins.
Is there a book you received as a birthday gift? Uh, yes, I just can't remember which ones.
What's the smallest (by height and width) book on your shelf? An information book called Mammals that my brother got me for Christmas a long time ago.
What's the biggest (by height and width) book on your shelf? Another one of my children's books; A DK reader called A Children's Book of Art by Lucy Micklethwait.
Is there a book from a friend on your shelf? Yes; A book called A Whole Nother Story by Dr. Cuthbert Soup. (Looking for a weird but good and funny novel? Read this.)
Most expensive book? Uhhhhh…….no clue.
The last book you read on your shelf? Chasing Jupiter by Rachel Coker. I loved this book so much. I highly recommend it.
Of all the books on your shelf, which was the first one you read? Back to my favorite kids books from when I was little that I kept; Probably Your Very Own Name, a book for really young kids where the book is personalized to your name.
Do you have a more than one copy of a book? No way! If I get a repeat book as a gift or something along those lines I usually give one of my copies to someone else like a sibling.
Do you have the complete series of any book series? Yes, Percy Jackson, Anne of Green Gables, Little House on the Prairie, etc. My brother has all the other good stuff like Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and The Chronicles of Narnia so I like reading or listening to some of those also.
What's the newest addition to your shelf? Chasing Jupiter. (Again. This book comes up again at least once more in this list!)
What book has been on your shelf FOREVER? The Little House on the Prairie series.
What's the most recently published book on your shelf? Probably Graceful by Wendy Mass.
The oldest book on your shelf (as in, the actual copy is old). I have a few books that were my mom's when she was a kid, but not very many old ones because my mom took all the old classics out of my room to put in our "family library". The oldest still on my shelf I would say is either The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne. or Ribsy by Beverly Cleary.
A book you won? Uh, no, I don't think I've ever won a book.
Most beat up book? Not on my shelf, but my brother's copy of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is literally ripped in half because we've read it so many times.
Most pristine book? A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park because I haven't read it yet.
A book from your childhood? All the above children's books I've mentioned, but other than that Miss Fannie's Hat by Jan Karon.
Book that's been on your shelf longest that you STILL haven't read? The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi. I just have never gotten around to reading it.
Any signed books? Yes! My copy of Chasing Jupiter (I know, again) is signed.
There you have it! I had a great time putting this together and investigating my bookshelf. If you want to do this on your own blog, go right ahead! Comment below answering any of these questions you want, or requests for future blog posts.


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Live from Miami, she's Sabina Leigh!
We have a special guest at the studio today, SCORELANDERS. Sabina Leigh of Voluptuous magazine, one of the stars of Pounding The Pledges and Bounce Baby Bounce! It's been a while and I'm happy to say that Sabina's looking as pretty and as busty as ever. Wow, is she busty! And while Sabina's here, she pounded the keyboard too and blogged. (I love blogging models.) Take it away, Sabina. -Elliot James
Hi all, Sabina Leigh, here. I am finally back shooting with The SCORE Group again. I missed them so much. Everyone here is super professional and major hotties to boot 🙂
I had such a great time shaking my big fat titties all over the studio.
The guys here really banged the shit out of me (in the good way that I love so much).
I can't wait for you all to see me being rammed by these big-dicked Miami studs. I hope I get to come back down here more so I can keep sharing these heavy juggs and pink pussy with you all.
SCORE and V-mag fans are seriously the best around. Kisses to you all and I hope you will enjoy my scenes as much as I enjoyed making them!-XXX, Sabina Leigh
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Oh man that smart, with sweet glasses, office, semi-nerdy but a superfox look is a killer to me. The boobs eye view is not even fair. Yes, ladies and models that throw bones on the Blog is the shit! Sabina, as much as this will be said in the next 24 hours through comments here, you are gorgeous babe! Thanks for putting your hotness at the drivers seat of the keyboard.VA:F [1.9.13_1145]


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Passengers have given their seal of approval to Doncaster Sheffield Airport after it earned a top award for customer satisfaction.
Saga, a company which specialises in providing services such as organising holidays for the over 50s, rated the Finningley-based site as the 'UK's favourite airport'.
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It earned the accolade thanks to a survey of more than 9, 500 Saga members.
The survey looked at several airport pet-hates, from queues at the check-in desk to the cost of parking, flight availability, staff helpfulness and comfort.
DSA came top in every category apart from the range of food and shops available, scoring particularly high in check-in queue, security queue, baggage queue and the cost of parking.
It was the only airport to secure above eight out of ten on any category.
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A number of passengers have now expressed their delight at the airport being named number one in messages posted to the Sheffield Star's Facebook page.
Mike Evans described it as a "great place" and added: "As a Sheffield resident I much prefer to go from here than Manchester, East Midlands, Leeds, etc.
"Car parking services are great. And the new link road from the M18 makes it even easier to get to."
Denise Booker added: "Great airport. it covers all the places I like to travel to."
Karla Thompson posted: "I've just come back from Cyprus and I have to say Doncaster is the best I've travelled from.
"It's small and the people are lovely, they are not stressed and it shows unlike the big airports."
Steve Hunter believes DSA is "big enough to have the facilities and small enough to avoid all the queues."
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Ian Smith, head of commercial and passenger experience at the airport, said: "We're absolutely thrilled with this result in the Saga survey.
"Offering a first-class customer experience not bettered anywhere else is what we pride ourselves on so it's great to see it recognised."


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Wright County Board Minutes
The Wright County Board met in regular session at 9:00 A.M. with Mattson, Eichelberg, Sawatzke, Jude, and Russek present.
Eichelberg moved to approve the minutes of 7-30-02, seconded by Mattson, carried 5-0.
Petitions were accepted to the Agenda as follows: Consent Agenda Item B2, "Accept Resignation, Kristi Anderson, Office Assistant, Eff. 8-16-02 & Authorize Replacement" (Gruber); Consent Agenda Item B3, "Approve Liquor License, Monti Club" (Gruber); Item For Consid. #6, "Assessing Rate" (Russek); Item For Consid. #7, "Letter Commending Genell Reese" (Russek). Mattson said he would discuss "Meeting At SWCD" as part of Item For Consid. #5. Jude moved to approve the Agenda as amended, seconded by Eichelberg, carried unanimously.
On a motion by Jude, second by Eichelberg, all voted to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of Item B3, "Approve Liquor License, Monti Club." Eichelberg moved to approve Consent Agenda Item B3, "Approve Liquor License, Monti Club" contingent upon Township approval, seconded by Sawatzke, carried 5-0.
1. Performance Appraisals: M. Sandquist, Atty.; D. Glunz, Hwy.; G. Lebovsky, P&Z; N. Aarvig, T. Everett, M. Hoberg, R. Rolfzen, G. Sorensen, K. Stuart, Sher./Corr.
1. Acknowledge Confession Of Judgment - Paula H. L. Holker.
2. Accept Resignation, Kristi Anderson, Office Assistant, Eff. 8-16-02 & Authorize Replacement.
3. Approve Liquor License, Monti Club.
1. Accept Resignation, Todd Rathbun, Communications Officer, Eff. 8-9-02 & Authorize Replacement.
Doug Gruber, Auditor/Treasurer, presented a request to reappoint Marvin C. Brunsell to the Clearwater River Watershed Board for another term. Jude moved to approve the reappointment, seconded by Mattson, carried 5-0.
Gruber provided an update on the FEMA Application for County Ditch Repair. Gruber has been in contact with Morris Excavating, Schmidt Excavating and Fyle's Excavating. A meeting has been set for 8-8-02 to view Ditch 21. Gruber received correspondence from Meeker County relating to blockage on County Line Road. This area may also be viewed at the same time.
The claims listing was reviewed. Gruber made a correction on the claim to National Camera Exchange ($5,371.85) on page 6. The claim was incorrectly coded as 6411, Operating Supplies, and will be coded to 6621, Furniture & Equipment. Mattson questioned when Wright County will be charging room and board to prisoners. Norman responded that this will be discussed during the upcoming budget sessions. Tom Kelly, Attorney, stated that pilot counties have experienced an approximate 25% collection rate. It was thought that the Sheriff's Department could possibly obtain the documentation on these pilot counties. Sawatzke moved to approve the claims as listed in the abstract, subject to audit. The motion was seconded by Mattson and carried 5-0.
Tom Zins, Assistant County Attorney, requested approval for Board signature on a Comprehensive Agreement between Bauerly Brothers, Inc. and Wright County. The Agreement was precipitated by the encroachment onto Stanley Eddy Park by Bauerly Brothers approximately a year ago and calls for Bauerly's to deed land to Wright County relating to the encroachment. A revised reclamation plan has also been submitted as previous plans were inadequate. Relating to the hours of operation, a previous Agreement allowed operation of the washer and crusher beyond normal hours of operation. The new Agreement includes a sunset provision of 6-1-09 for the hours of operation. After that time, Bauerly's will be required to operate under the County zoning ordinance requirements. Laurie Siefert-Kissner, representing Bauerly Companies, said the Agreements are lacking one signature but will be forwarded to Wright County after the signature has been obtained. Jude moved to authorize signatures on the Agreement contingent upon obtaining the second signature by Bauerly Companies, seconded by Sawatzke, carried 5-0.
Wayne Fingalson, Highway Engineer, brought forth discussion on culvert repair/replacement. Since the five culverts were repaired under emergency contracts, approximately fifteen others have been identified for repair. Estimated cost is $300,000. Fingalson hopes that the majority will be reimbursed by the Federal Highway Administration but those funds would not be realized until possibly the middle of next year. FEMA will only assist with non-Federal routes. Fingalson said the Highway Department has already experienced much expense associated with the repair of the five culverts and said overruns would be experienced if they proceed with the repair of the fifteen additional culverts. Sawatzke questioned whether the County could fix the culverts with staff and still be eligible for reimbursement. Fingalson responded that it is much easier to hire the work and have one bill to submit as these expenses are scrutinized. He did not envision much savings in this effort. He said the repair would need to be completed within three months and he was not sure whether he would have staff or the equipment available to complete the repairs. It was the consensus that the cost of repairs will be reflected as an overrun in the Highway Department budget. Mattson moved to schedule the letting date for the repairs on 9-10-02 at 9:30 A.M. The motion was seconded by Eichelberg and carried 5-0.
At 9:30 A.M. Russek closed the process for acceptance of bids for the CSAH 75 Project in Monticello. Sawatzke inquired whether anything could be done to improve the pedestrian crosswalks on CSAH 75. John Simola, City of Monticello, stated that the City plans to contact Sheriff Miller about the situation. Signing may be a possibility. Sawatzke felt this issue should be addressed before construction on this road is completed.
Fingalson opened and read the bids received for the CSAH 75 Project, Contract 0206, SAP 86-675-14. The City will finance at least half of the project due to the utility work. Award of the bid will take place later in today's meeting, allowing the City and County time to review the bid calculations.
Name of Bidder; Bid Bond; Acknowledge Addendum; Bid Amount
Buffalo Bituminous; Yes; Yes; $2,383,297.55
Duininck Brothers; Yes; Yes; $2,785,287.05
Polly Willhite owns three lots in Rockford Township across from Lake Martha. In 1983, the lots were deemed unbuildable due to poor soil conditions that would prevent the installation of a septic system. A blanket restriction was placed on all properties by the County. When the recent sewer improvements were completed around the lake, Willhite was assessed $8700 for each lot as they would now be considered buildable. Willhite wants to sell one of the lots and was informed by her realtor that she would have to request the Board of Adjustment to lift the restriction on the lot. When approached, Rockford Township lifted the restriction. Willhite contacted Wright County Planning & Zoning and was informed that she would be required to appear before the Board of Adjustment and pay $125 to have the restriction lifted. Willhite explained that the only reason there was a restriction placed in 1983 was due to the sewer situation and that had been remedied with the recent sewer improvements. Willhite felt people should not have to pay the $125 and appear before the Board on such a matter. Tom Kelly, Attorney, said he was unsure what the $125 covered. He felt it would have to be a policy determination to have this changed. Eichelberg referenced the previous sewer improvement meetings held to determine which lots would be determined buildable. At that time, he understood that if a lot were deemed buildable the property had no choice but to pay the assessment. He was unsure why the additional $125 would be charged. Brian Asleson, Attorney, referenced the capacity of the sewer system. His concern was if the Board did a blanket approval of lots such as Willhite's lot, there may be a question of sewer availability. There were 105 homes hooked up to the sewer system at its completion, with space remaining for 80. Depending on future development, he envisioned these available hookups could be used and these lots would then not be available to improve. It was the consensus of the Board that those lots which were assessed the $8700 should be guaranteed sewer hookup. Russek felt it would only be fair to hold that space for them. Even though current owners may not intend to develop, future ones may. Sawatzke referenced past discussion on sewer improvements and thought that even though the lots were deemed buildable, it was felt that some residents may still have to approach the Board of Adjustment for final determination due to topography, drainage issues, etc. He did not support putting a blanket approval on the lots. He said that Planning & Zoning staff are required to evaluate the property, public notification is required, etc. and that comes at a cost. He felt that the cost should be incurred by the user, not by the remainder of County residents. Willhite said issues such as setbacks, building size and type, etc. would be addressed through a building permit. Eichelberg referenced the determination by the St. Michael City Engineer that these lots were buildable and would be assessed the $8700. Eichelberg felt there should be blanket approval for those lots that had no choice on this determination and had to pay the $8700. Willhite informed the Board that she was aware of four residents who have paid the $125 to have the restriction removed. Asleson suggested that the Board obtain an opinion from Tom Salkowski, Planning & Zoning Administrator, before acting on this request. Jude moved to refer this issue to the Ways & Means Committee for recommendation, seconded by Sawatzke, carried 5-0. The meeting will be held on 8-14-02 at 9:00 A.M. The St. Michael City Engineer will be invited to attend.
A Technology Committee Meeting was held on 7-31-02. Eichelberg moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Mattson, carried 5-0:
Geographic Information System Plan. Swing distributed a Geographic Information System (GIS) Project Overview and Time Line handout (attached) providing background, current activities, and proposed time line. Several departments have been working together on the GIS project and it is felt that almost every department in the County will benefit. Swing reviewed personnel and hardware/software needed in order to move forward with the project applications (page 10). Swing also explained the ArcIMS Wright County Parcel Viewer which is an interactive GIS mapping website (see attached) allowing one to search, view and print parcel maps, and property information. Coordination of efforts with other government entities, utility companies, etc. was also discussed. Recommendation: Present an overview of the GIS project to the Budget Committee of the Whole.
Records Management Project. Swing stated approval has now been received from the State for the Record Retention Schedule. In the meantime Zimmerman has been working with the Court Administration Department as their retention schedule is not covered under Wright County's schedule. Zimmerman stated the approved Record Retention Schedule gives the minimum time requirement for keeping records and the next step is negotiating with each department how long various records will actually be kept. Norman stated departments should justify the need to keep records beyond the approved retention schedule. It was noted a Records Management Coordinator position is included in the budget requests for 2003. Remodeling of the basement for a centralized record retention area will be reviewed for inclusion in the remodeling project for which funding will be bonded. Recommendation: Zimmerman will continue to meet with department heads regarding record retention in their respective departments. The same group that visited Hutchinson (Norman, Hayes and Swing) will do site visits at Dakota, Carver and Anoka Counties.
Correspondence was received from Bruce Peterson, Fairhaven Mill Foundation, Inc., requesting renewal of the lease for the next 25 years. The lease calls for annual payment of $1.00 before September 1st of each year. Peterson enclosed the entire $25.00 as a lump sum payment. The original lease was dated 8-11-77 and allows for renewal of the lease for the same term and conditions. Mattson moved to approve the renewal, seconded by Sawatzke. The land, located in Stearns County, is owned by Wright County and rented by this non-profit organization. Norman said that the Parks Administrator supports this request. Asleson indicated that approximately a year ago, Peterson had been in the Attorney's Office researching whether they could lease out a portion of the property to a person for a private business. Sawatzke said it was not his intent to have the property utilized in this fashion. Jude said the way the lease is written, the lease is guaranteed to roll over for 25 years and the County would be forced to honor the document as long as all conditions are met. Current codes would be automatic. Asleson said that the language does state that it is under the same terms and conditions. Any building or other use would have to be approved by the County as the County owns the property. Asleson said there may still be a joint powers agreement between the two counties. He will research this and provide a report to the Board of any findings. This would not necessarily be brought forth for County Board discussion. The motion carried 5-0.
Correspondence was received from the City of Waverly requesting that Wright County conduct a comprehensive study of the north fork of the Crow River Watershed system to determine deficiencies. Mattson indicated that a meeting was held on 8-1-02 and attended by himself, Jay Wittstock, Linda Peterson (BWSR), and Steve Woods. Peterson is drafting a resolution requesting funding for this type of study. A computer program is being forwarded to Wittstock which will assist in laying out each township on the computer. This was provided as an informational item.
On a motion by Jude, second by Mattson, all voted to schedule a closed meeting for 9-3-02 at 10:30 A.M. to discuss labor negotiation strategies.
Mattson moved to schedule a Committee Of The Whole meeting for 9-17-02 at 1:00 P.M. to discuss flooding on Waverly and Little Waverly Lakes. The motion was seconded by Eichelberg and carried 5-0.
Russek said the Wright County Journal Press recently reported the assessing rate for Wright County. He explained that the rates reflected in the article are only for those that contract with the County and do not apply to private individuals.
Russek read a letter from Donna Reddemann complimenting Genell Reese, Director of Civil Defense/Veterans Service and Nuclear Power, for her hard work and dedication after the storm of June 24th. The letter commends Reese and her staff for coordinating the efforts of the Red Cross, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities and volunteers during this time. This was all done at a time when Reese personally was experiencing the after effects of the storm. The Board concurred that Reese had done an excellent job and that they had heard the same from a number of individuals.
The meeting recessed at 10:23 A.M. and reconvened at 10:28 A.M. Discussion resumed on the award of the CSAH 75 Improvement Project (Contract 0206, SAP 86-675-14), City of Monticello. Fingalson said that in review of the bids received, the revised figure for Duininck Brothers bid was $2,786,405.10. The Engineer's estimate for the County's portion of the project was $1.34 million. If the bid from Buffalo Bituminous is awarded as the low bid at $2,383,297.55, the County's portion of the project would be $1.29 million. There would be three phases involved, with the first starting next Monday and completed in three weeks. This would provide a new entrance for the school to be completed by the time school starts. Utility work would also start next Monday. To allow the City additional time to consider whether they wanted to proceed with the project this fall or rebid the project in the winter to be completed next summer, Fingalson requested that the Board recess until 11:45 A.M. Rick Wolfsteller, City of Monticello, felt they would experience lower bids in the winter. He asked for additional time in an effort to contact the City Council members. Brett Weis, Monticello City Engineer, said he was in contact with the Mayor. Due to the number of projects scheduled for next year, the Mayor was in favor of moving forward this year in an effort to complete the project by July, 2003. Sawatzke moved to lay this issue over until 11:45 A.M., seconded by Mattson, carried 5-0.
The meeting recessed at 10:38 A.M. and reconvened at 11:48 A.M. At the request of the City of Monticello, the recommendation was to award the contract to Buffalo Bituminous, $2,383,297.55, and to proceed with the project next Monday. The motion was seconded by Sawatzke and carried 5-0.
Bills Approved
AAA Striping Service, Inc. 82,068.60
Accurate USA 272.50
Albion Township 1288.90
Alcopro 7235.85
Ancom Communications, Inc. 1309.95
Ancom Technical Center 100.65
Annandale Rock Products 1344.00
Audio Communications 1124.57
Bauerly Brothers Companies 1826.00
Beckius Truck Repair, Inc. 110.74
Best, Inc. 4576.88
BLM Technologies, Inc. 135.00
Boise Cascade Office Products 354.61
Budget Printing 121.34
Buffalo Bituminous 67,222.71
Buffalo Drug 534.48
Buildings Consulting Group, Inc. 1067.00
Bureau of Criminal Apprehensn 250.00
Case Credit 104.27
Catco Parts Service 488.52
Cellular 2000 of St. Cloud 615.28
Centra Sota Lake Region LLC 9763.27
Central Lock & Safe 237.44
Central MN Mental Health Cntr 490.00
Chamberlain Oil Co. 1168.63
Cintas Corp. No. 470 273.78
Climate Air 10,260.00
Cokato Township 769.90
Cokato city 1636.66
Core Psychological Services 600.00
CPS Technology Solutions 276.14
Culligan of Buffalo 600
Davis Construction Company 1464.11
Denn, Franklin 447.60
Denos Excavating & Drainage In 4900.00
Dental Care Associates of Buff 257.00
Design Electric, Inc. 370.24
Don's Towing 114.55
Emery's Tree Service, Inc. 159.75
Fau Foundation %Community Just 125.00
Ford, Darlene 259.50
French Lake Township 625.40
Howard Green Co. 1609.28
Hanover city 2630.20
Interstate All Battery Center 100.00
J Craft Div of Crysteel Mfg. 3741.20
Jensen, Delmer 10,012.50
Jerry's Auto Salvage 191.94
JLM Telecommunications 2270.00
Kustom Signals, Inc. 1822.31
Lawson Products, Inc. 439.41
Loffler Busines Systems, Inc. 1771.42
Maple Lake Lumber Company 183.71
Maple Lake Township 1463.80
Marco Business Products 1921.27
McCarty Water & Waste 1043.50
McMaster-Carr Supply Co. 155.40
The Metro Group, Inc. 5564.84
Middleville Tonwship 1238.80
Monticello Auto Body, Inc. 202.35
Monticello Ford Mercury, Inc. 1621.35
Morries Buffalo Ford Mercury 777.92
MTI Distributing, Inc. 480.66
National Camera Exchange 5371.85
Nextel Communications 1044.71
Office Depot 1280.44
Powerplan 452.15
Praska, Tom 103.02
Precision Business Systems, Inc. 1390.37
Precision Prints of Wright Co. 149.85
Record Preservation, Inc. 775.38
Redneck, Inc. 351.57
Reliant Energy Minnegasco 390.98
Rockford city 2407.90
Royal Tire, Inc. 4891.29
Ruffridge-Johnson 678.50
Scenic Signs 109.93
Setina Mfg. Co., Inc. 523.50
Sherwin-Williams 174.62
Silver Creek Township 2092.08
Sprint 160.59
Streichers 422.25
Tom's Towing Service 324.83
Total Printing 299.53
Transcor America, Inc. 984.26
Voss Lighting 551.72
West Publishing Company 185.31
Westside Equipment 301.00
Whitmore Sales 150.00
Wright Co. Radiator Repair 157.00
Wright Cty Court Administrator 260.00
Wright-Hennepin Electric 718.62
Xcel Energy 145.42
Zack's, Inc. 1416.01
46 payments less than $100 2190.90
Final Total 276,648.26
The meeting adjourned at 11:50 A.M.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Book Blitz & Guest Post with Giveaway: Nearly Almost Somebody by Caroline Batten
Hi guys! Exciting things are happening on the blog today, I've got Caroline Batten here today talking about her book Nearly Almost Somebody talking about 14 things that she's discovered on the road to being a self-published author. I'm happy to lend my support to some amazing and wonderfully talented Indie/Self-Published authors, which is part of the reason why I wanted to participate in this Book Blitz. I think it's important that as readers, we embrace them and show them our love just as much as we would show support to the traditionally published authors like John Green, Gayle Forman, J.K. Rowling, etc.
Nearly Almost Somebody is a quirky, scandalously paranormal murder mystery that is charming and oodles of fun to read. Full of unexpected twists and turns, this will be a book that you won't want to put down until you've finished it. So, if you want to know more about this awesome fun read and be entered in the giveaway just fill out the Rafflecopter below. Please comment below and leave some love and support for Caroline Batten.
A little bit of hubble bubble, toil and trouble mischief and magic coming your way...
by Caroline Batten
Published: March 26, 2015
Age Demographic: Adult
Pages: 486
She's nearly perfect – He's almost the one..
Hubble Bubble, the Vet's in Trouble
When Patrick's caught in flagrante with a local beauty queen, his father delivers an ultimatum: one more newspaper scandal and Patrick will be out on his ear. Desperate not to lose his job at the family veterinary practice, Patrick needs to avoid trouble – and girls like Libby.
The Ballerina's Broken
She's a headline waiting to happen and mourning her short-lived career as a dancer, Libby casts a wiccan spell to summon a new love: Good-looking, honest, non-brown eyes, English, good with animals… in a nutshell, she summons Patrick.
And the Old Witch is Dead
But fighting Libby's love spell will be the least of Patrick's problems when a woman dies from a ketamine overdose – Ketamine stolen from his surgery.
Witchcraft, Scandal, Murder...
Will anyone find their perfect Somebody?
To purchase a copy of Nearly Almost Somebody
by Caroline Batten, please visit Amazon.
14 Things I've discovered on the road to becoming a self-published author
© Caroline Batten 2015
I've been writing since I first read a Sweet Valley High book and thought I could do better myself. Of course I couldn't at the time, I was nine but over the years the years, I've also learned a few things.
Please note, these are my experiences and may not be typical – in fact, they may be as far from typical as appears feasible whilst still sitting somewhere within the realm of possible...
1. If you look at self-publishing as a hobby, it's cheaper than horse-riding, diamond mining or going to the movies once a month.
2. A brilliant book does not mean you'll bag an agent/six-figure publishing deal. A brilliant book, kick-ass cover, slick editing, and selling a hundred thousand Kindle editions might.
3. Submitting to agents is a form of self-flagellation. Horsehair shirts cost less and are emotionally less devastating. (Plus you can write about the experience later, publish that book on Kindle, give it BDSM tags and sell more copies than you would the dystopian YA thriller you were originally touting to agents.)
4. Having a blog is great - random strangers DO read your witterings. Some of them even buy your book.
5. Signing up for authonomy.com does not guarantee you'll be noticed by an agent the next day. It's a website where you can learn key marketing skills such as, I'll read your book if you read mine. Promise this one million times and you might hit the Editors Desk - this never leads to publication. Ever.
6. Signing up for animoto.com does mean you can make your very own book trailer.
7. Getting your first book professionally edited is a really good idea even if you're not looking to self-publish. An editor will focus your style on the market/genre you're really writing for, point out where your writing skills need work and you could end up with a manuscript an agent does want to read.
8. Grammar and punctuation are not dark arts – they're a skill every author can and ought to learn;
9. Signing up for youwriteon.com does not guarantee you'll be noticed by an agent the next day. It's a website where you'll receive reviews such as , 'I hate chick lit and this shoe-based romance...' and 'I normally prefer steampunk erotica so this western romance...'
10. Some people do make it big - with very little effort it can seem.
11. Some people plug away for years and make pocket money.
12. That book you finished - it isn't finished. Typing 'The End' simply means the editing can start.
13. Right now, on Amazon you can buy a book called Mail Order Tiger Bride Wars – it does what it says on the tin. That BBW shape-shifter piece of romance is currently ranked higher than #FORFEIT. Yet that doesn't sting nearly as much an agent rejection letter because....
14. Three million reads on wattpad.com say people really like my books.
And that'll do, pig.
A Signed Paperback of Nearly Almost Somebody + Some super cool book Swag
Giveaway ends May 7th.
Open to US/Canada Residents.
About the Author
Caroline Batten lives in the Lake District with her husband, small child and two Kune Kune pigs.
She daydreams of one day owning a pair of Louboutin's and having somewhere fabulous to wear them. Until then, she'll be found plodding up a mountain in her trusty hiking boots.
#forfeit is Caroline's debut novel. Her second novel, Distraction, is due for publication in February 2015.
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Wrestlemania 29: Jersey Bound!
Yessir. WWE has officially announced that Wrestlemania 29 will be taking place in New Jersey, at the MetLife Stadium, where the NY Giants and NY Jets play:
WrestleMania Comes Home to NY/NJ in 2013!
East Rutherford, N.J.'s MetLife Stadium has played host to the NFL Playoffs, two NCAA college tournaments, five international team soccer games, and historic concerts from the likes of U2, The Eagles and Bon Jovi. And now, it's getting its first WrestleMania.
For the first time, The Show of Shows is headed to New Jersey, as MetLife Stadium, home to the New York Jets and the Super Bowl XLVI Champion New York Giants, will host WrestleMania XXIX on Sunday, April 7, 2013.
The traditional WrestleMania Week activities, including WrestleMania Axxess, the 2013 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, and Monday Night Raw will take place across the New York/New Jersey area in the days leading up to the show.
An official press conference will be held tomorrow, Feb. 16, at 11:00 a.m. at MetLife Stadium, where WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon will be joined by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, New York Giants President & CEO John Mara, New York Jets Owner & CEO Woody Johnson, and a host of WWE Superstars, including John Cena, Triple H and Sheamus to officially announce the event. There will also be a special appearance by John Cena's WrestleMania XXVIII opponent, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
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Conference Location
University Place, University of Manchester, Oxford Road
The conference will be held at the University Place, 176 Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9QQ (building 37 on the interactive campus map). This is a purpose built conference venue near the historical heart of the University, opposite the Manchester Museum on Oxford Road, and within easy reach of Manchester Piccadilly and Oxford Road train stations.
Useful links:
- The University's Visitors Centre (situated within the University Place)
- How to get here
- Detailed travel information and maps
- The University Place is no more than a 5 minute walk from the majestic Whitworth Hall and equally impressive Manchester Museum
- Campus map (PDF document)
- About Manchester and the surrounding area
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View From the Bay - ABC Channel 7, September 28, 2006
[Vandana appeared live on ABC Channel 7's "The View From the Bay" on September 28, 2006. -- She is a cabaret singer by night -- but you won't believe what her day job is! Meet a woman who's turned her passion for singing into a second career.
Cable Channel 26 "Regards to Broadway" October 1, 2006
Clips from my NYC "The Power of Love" DVD were aired on the show "Regards to Broadway" on Cable Channel 26 in Pacifica, CA, to promote my October 1, 2006 Plush Room debut show. Thanks to Joe (the shows producer) for airing this 7 minute spot on me and my music.


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Netflix, is it? Is that what you're doing this evening? This afternoon? Course it is - it's fun, a big Netflix session, what with all the movies and TV shows they've got on there.
And nowadays, they're making their own films, called Netflix Originals (which you definitely already knew). As such they come straight from Netflix themselves and are exclusive to their platform - it's all fun and brilliant and exciting but when they already have so many - which ones are the best ones? Well, we scoured Metacritic to find out, and have listed the top 18 below.
(Note: We haven't included documentaries here - if you want to hop on that train, head on over here)
18. The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter
Cast: Josh Brolin, Montana Jordan, Danny McBride
Running time: 83 minutes
Rating: 15
IMDB synopsis: The great hunter Buck Ferguson and his trusted cameraman Don set out for an epic weekend adventure to reconnect with Buck's young son.
"It succeeds as a minor work from Jody Hill, which if nothing else is still good for more than a few laughs." - Consequence of Sound, Dan Caffrey
Metacritic Score: 52
Find 'The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter' on Netflix here
17. Benji
Cast: Gabriel Bateman, Darby Camp and Fairfield, as Benji, the dog, we've included the dog here
Running time: 87 minutes
Rating: PG
IMDB synopsis: Two school kids strike up a friendship with an orphaned puppy named Benji. When danger befalls them and they end up kidnapped by robbers who are in over their heads, Benji and his scruffy sidekick come to the rescue.
"Camp's handsomely shot new Benji manages to find that sweet spot between wholesome and enjoyable. It is cute without seeming desperate, nostalgic without feeling dated, values-based without being preachy, and sweet without being (too) cloying." New Orleans Times-Picayune, Mike Scott
Metacritic Score: 53
Find 'Benji' on Netflix here
16. A Futile and Stupid Gesture
Cast: Will Forte, Domhnall Gleeson, Seth Green
Running time: 101 minutes
Rating: 15
IMDB synopsis:In the 1970s and '80s, National Lampoon's success and influence creates a new media empire overseen in part by the brilliant and troubled Douglas Kenney.
"This is quite possibly the most self-referential, inside-jokey, look-at-how-clever-we-are, off-the-charts Meta Movie I've ever seen. Sometimes that's pretty great. At other times, it detracts from the core story at hand." Chicago Sun-Times, Richard Roeper
Metacritic Score: 55
Find 'A Futile and Stupid Gesture' on Netflix here
15. Ibiza
Cast: Gillian Jacobs, Vanessa Bayer, Phoebe Robinson
Running time: 94 minutes
Rating: 15
IMDB synopsis:A young American woman and her two best friends seek out a hot DJ in Spain.
"The three leads are so strong that one wishes Netflix had granted them a whole series to live in, their everyday lives worthy of a deeper dive. Ibiza is a fun, far-fetched frippery but I'd rather see what happened to them if they'd stayed at home." - The Guardian, Benjamin Lee
Metacritic Score: 56
Find 'Ibiza' on Netflix here
14. Kodachrome
Cast: Ed Harris, Jason Sudeikis, Elizabeth Olsen
Running time: 100 minutes
Rating: 15
IMDB synopsis: Set during the final days of the admired photo development system known as Kodachrome, a father and son hit the road in order to reach the Kansas photo lab before it closes its doors for good.
"Raso takes Kodachrome (shot entirely on Kodak motion picture film) as a departure point to keenly deconstruct the bonds that hold families together and the betrayals that drive them apart, relying on an unshowy style that emphasizes the actors' captivating performances." - The Hollywood Reporter, Justin Lowe
Metacritic Score: 57
Find 'Kodachrome' on Netflix here
13. Alex Strangelove
Cast: Daniel Doheny, Antonio Marziale, Madeline Weinstein
Running time: 99 minutes
Rating: 15
IMDB synopsis: Alex Truelove is a well-rounded high school senior with a wonderful girlfriend Claire and a bright future ahead of him - and with plans to achieve his last teenage milestone by losing his virginity. But things get complicated when he meets Elliot, a handsome and charming gay kid from the other side of town, who unwittingly sends Alex on a rollercoaster journey of sexual exploration, kicking off a hilarious and moving adventure of love, sex and friendship in our liberated and confusing modern times.
"Landing somewhere between "Love, Simon" and "Superbad," Alex Strangelove is a strange delight indeed." - IndieWire, Jude Dry
Metacritic Score: 62
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12. Set It Up
Cast: Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Lucy Liu
Running time: 105 minutes
Rating: 15
IMDB synopsis: Two corporate executive assistants hatch a plan to match-make their two bosses.
"Set It Up is a classic rom-com brought to life by a pair of wonderfully well-matched stars who seem to revel in the genre. This is cinematic comfort food, the kind we've been starving for." - IndieWire, Kate Erbland
Metacritic Score: 62
Find 'Set it Up' on Netflix here
11. White Fang
Cast: Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Paul Giamatti
Running time: 85 minutes
Rating: PG
IMDB synopsis: Based on the timeless novel by Jack London, White Fang follows the story of a boy who befriends a half breed wolf as he searches for his father, who has mysteriously gone missing during the Gold Rush.
"It's better than your typical kiddie flick, often gorgeous to behold in its exquisitely painted Yukon wilderness and fierce, majestic canine protagonist." -TheWrap, Robert Abele
Metacritic Score: 63
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10. Ali's Wedding
Cast: Osamah Sami, Helana Sawires, Don Hany
Running time: 110 minutes
Rating: 15
IMDB synopsis: After a "white lie" which spirals out of control, a neurotic, naive and musically gifted Muslim cleric's eldest son must follow through with an arranged marriage, except he is madly in love with an Australian born-Lebanese girl.
"Following a thoroughly predictable rom-com template to thoroughly satisfying effect in a manner rarely seen in Australian cinema since Strictly Ballroom, Ali's Wedding hits all the beats while deftly capturing the tensions of the first-generation immigrant, torn between the norms of the country he calls home and those espoused by his family." - The Hollywood Reporter, Harry Windsor
Metacritic Score: 64
Find 'Ali's Wedding' on Netflix here
9. Cargo
Cast: Martin Freeman, Anthony Hayes, Caren Pistorius
Running time: 105 minutes
Rating: 15
IMDB synopsis: After an epidemic spreads all over Australia, a father searches for someone willing to protect his daughter.
"From Romero's original zombie series to the films it inspired, this type of horror succeeds when it laces its scares with biting social commentary, and Cargo utilizes this formula to great success." - IndieWire, Jamie Righetti
Metacritic Score: 65
Find 'Cargo' on Netflix here
8. Come Sunday
Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Martin Sheen, Jason Segel
Running time: 106 minutes
Rating: 12
IMDB synopsis: Evangelist Carlton Pearson is ostracized by his church for preaching that there is no Hell.
"The movie's pounding heart is the remarkable Ejiofor. Imbuing his role with authority, charisma, mighty strength and wrenching human frailty, he's enough to make believers of all of us." - The Hollywood Reporter, David Rooney
Metacritic Score: 65
Find 'Come Sunday' on Netflix here
7. The Polka King
Cast: Jack Black, Jenny Slate, Jason Schwartzman
Running time: 95 minutes
Rating: 12
IMDB synopsis: Not included it here, because it spoils it, so here's one from Google instead: The rise and fall of Pennsylvania polka sensation Jan Lewan, who ultimately fleeced millions from investors through his polka-related activities.
"Maya Forbes has crafted a zippy comedy about a charismatic charlatan and the disastrous impact his fakery has on the rubes gullible enough to fall for his schtick." - Paste Magazine, Andrew Crump
Metacritic Score: 65
Find 'The Polka King' on Netflix here
6. 6 Balloons
Cast: Abbi Jacobson, Dave Franco, Jane Kaczmarek
Running time: 74 minutes
Rating: 15
IMDB synopsis: A woman (Jacobson) learns her brother (Franco) has relapsed on heroin.
"Anchored by Jacobson's touchingly layered turn as a dutiful enabler, this risk-taking piece has an effectively anxious, naturalistic feel (it was inspired by producer Samantha Housman's own experience), with Franco bringing credible charm and desperation to the messed-up Seth." - Los Angeles Times, Gary Goldstein
Metacritic Score: 66
Find '6 Balloons' on Netflix here
5. Manhunt
Cast: Zhang Hanyu, Masaharu Fukuyama, Ha Ji-won
Running time: 106 minutes
Rating: 15
IMDB synopsis: Accused of heinous crimes he didn't commit, a prosecutor sets out on a mission to clear his name.
Critics say: "This film offers something that is never in sufficiently plentiful supply: fun." - The Guardian, Peter Bradshaw
Metacritic Score: 68
Find 'Manhunt' on Netflix here
4. First Match
Cast: Elvire Emanuelle, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Colman Domingo
Running time: 102 minutes
Rating: 15
IMDB synopsis: Hardened by years in foster care, a teenage girl from Brooklyn's Brownsville neighborhood decides that joining the boys wrestling team is the only way back to her estranged father.
Critics say: "Newman has pretty serious filmmaking chops: She shoots action cleanly, coherently, with an eye for the poetry of a well-executed suplex and the brutality of a back alley brawl. Her strongest work, though, is seen in her characters and in her lead." - Paste Magazine, Andrew Crump
Metacritic Score: 68
Find 'First Match' on Netflix here
3. Roxanne Roxanne
Cast: Chanté Adams, Mahershala Ali, Nia Long
Running time: 100 minutes
Rating: 15
IMDB synopsis: In the late 80s/ early 1990s, the most feared battle MC in Queens, New York, was a fierce teenage girl with the weight of the world on her shoulders. At the age of 14, Lolita "Roxanne Shanté" Gooden was well on her way to becoming a hip-hop legend as she hustled to provide for her family while defending herself from the dangers of the streets of the Queensbridge Projects in NYC.
Critics say: "A film that breaks the musical biopic mold in ways that are sometimes frustrating and frequently exhilarating." - Los Angeles Times, Sheri Linden
Metacritic Score: 75
Find 'Roxanne Roxanne' on Netflix here
2. Calibre
Cast: Jack Lowden, Martin McCann, Tony Curran
Running time: 101 minutes
Rating: 15
IMDB synopsis: Two lifelong friends head up to an isolated Scottish Highlands village for a weekend hunting trip. Nothing could prepare them for what follows.
Critics say: "A brutally effective little thriller which rings welcome changes on hackneyed urbanites-vs-backwoodsfolk templates." - The Hollywood Reporter, Neil Young
Metacritic Score: 75
Find 'Calibre' on Netflix here
1. Sunday's Illness
Cast: Susi Sánchez, Bárbara Lennie, Richard Bohringer
Running time: 113 minutes
Rating: 15
IMDB synopsis: A high-class old lady receives the unexpected visit of her long-time stranded daughter that she had left over thirty years ago, asking a strange request: to spend ten days the two together.
Critics say: "With breathtaking elegance and stunning assurance, Ramón Salazar takes a melodramatic chestnut and makes it flower with unexpected emotion in Sunday's Illness." - Variety, Jay Weissberg
Metacritic Score: 92
Find 'Sunday's Illness' on Netflix here
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Here's the finished album cover, and below that are some progress shots and some close-up shots for you to check out.
Let me know what you think!
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Cotton futures saw gains of 72 to 91 points in the front months on Friday. The US dollar was down on the day, with crude oil back up 72


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Shoulder pain and impingement are common with significant prominence of the greater tuberosity. Displacement of greater than 5 mm is currently recommended as the main indication for reduction and fixation.
The biceps tendon may be incarcerated in the fracture.
Choose the approach that is closest to the patient's tuberosity fracture.
2 Reduction and preliminary fixation of the greater tuberosity topenlarge
Stay sutures
Insert stay sutures through the supraspinatus, and if necessary, the infraspinatus tendon.
Cleaning the fracture bed
Clean the fracture bed and remove any hematoma. Prepare the margin of the fracture by removing or reflecting the periosteum, 2 or 3 mm back from the fracture line.
Reduce the greater tuberosity properly by pulling on the stay suture(s). Be careful not to fragment the tuberosity with bone holding clamps.
Once the fragment is at the correct level, rotate the arm so that the fragment can fit anatomically into the bony defect.
Preliminary fixation
Temporarily secure the reduction with 1 or 2 K-wires.
3 Fixation topenlarge
General considerations
There are several techniques to fix the greater tuberosity. The choice depends on
- Size of the fragment
- Bone quality (osteoporosis)
- Degree of fragmentation
Techniques include:
A) Screw fixation (cannulated or standard screws; with or without washers)
This is mainly indicated for single large fragment with good bone quality.
B) Tension band sutures
Tension band sutures are more secure for patients with osteoporosis or comminution because they can be placed through tendon insertion sites, which may be stronger than the bone itself. The sutures can be placed in patterns that are optimal for stabilizing comminuted fractures.
Distal anchorage of tension band sutures can be through an anterior to posterior drill hole in the humerus (B1), to screws (B2), through suture anchors, or through the lateral cortex of the humerus just distal to the fracture site. Combinations of these techniques are possible.
Lag screw
Insert a 3.5 mm lag screw. The lag screw should engage the medial cortex, distal to the articular surface. Cannulated screws may also be used.
Note: washers may make the screw heads more prominent and may result in shoulder impingement. Washers may be less problematic with more distally placed screws.
Check the fixation under image intensifier control.
If possible, insert a second lag screw in order to achieve rotational stability.
Note: make sure to avoid the axillary nerve by placing the second screw rather proximal.
Once the lag screw(s) are inserted, the K-wire(s) used for temporary fixation, and any stay sutures, should be removed.
Tension band suture
The most secure anchorage for a tension band suture is in the rotator cuff tendon, just before it inserts into the bone. Pass the needle parallel to the bone, picking up a good bite of tendon. In osteoporotic patients, these sutures are stronger than when placed through the bone.
Distal anchorage – drill hole
Distal anchorage can be done through a drill hole, typically horizontal.
Use a 2.0 mm drill bit to prepare the drill hole and a suture passer as needed.
The suture is passed, shown here in a figure-of-eight fashion through the bore hole and tied securely. The suture should be passed to stabilized comminution as needed.
Distal anchorage - screw
Pass the suture through a washer and the washer over a cortex screw. The screw is then placed into the neck region.
Note: be aware of the axillary nerve when inserting the screw.
The suture is then tightened and tied.
Using a screw rather than a drill hole for anchoring has the advantage of less space and a smaller approach required.
Alternative: intraosseous sutures
Sutures can be placed through the rotator cuff tendon, and around a small tuberosity fragment, so the suture lies deep to the fragment and over it. Distal suture anchorage is here shown with monocortical drill holes, through the humeral cortex distal to the tuberosity fragment. Several such sutures should be placed to increase stability.
Once the sutures are placed, the tuberosity fragment is reduced and stabilized with K-wires.
Then, the sutures are tied individually to secure the fragment.
Option: the sutures could be placed as mattress sutures through the tendon proximal to the tuberosity fragment.
Note the monocortical drill holes through which the sutures are anchored distally.
Tension band suture with proximal suture anchors
Especially in osteoporotic bone and/or multifragmentary tuberosities, additional suture anchors are helpful. If suture anchors are used, they have to be inserted prior to reduction
The suture anchor is placed directly into the margin of the fracture as close as possible to the articular cartilage.
The sutures are then passed through the supraspinatus tendon, close to the medial insertion line of the supraspinatus.
Reduce the greater tuberosity anatomically and secure it temporarily with one or two K-wires. Tighten and tie the sutures of the suture anchors.
Distal fixation is illustrated here to a screw below the tuberosity fragment as shown previously.
Pass the sutures through the washer of a screw inserted in the metaphyseal region distal to the fragment greater tuberosity to anchor the tension ban. Tighten the suture to hold the tuberosity and fragment in place and to counteract the pull of the rotator cuff. Remove the inserted K-wires.
Combination of lag screw fixation and tension band suturing
The beneficial effect of tension band suturing can be combined with screw osteosynthesis.
Repair of rotator cuff interval
Place several additional sutures or a running suture to close the lateral portion of the rotator cuff interval between the supraspinatus and subscapularis tendons. Any rotator cuff tear identified should also be repaired.
4 Final check of osteosynthesis topenlarge
Using image intensification, carefully check for correct reduction and fixation (including proper implant position and length) at various arm positions. Ensure that screw tips are not intraarticular.
Also obtain an axial view.
In the beach chair position, the C-arm must be directed appropriately for orthogonal views. Position arm as necessary to confirm that reduction is satisfactory, fixation is stable, and no screw is in the joint.


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Okay, this one is hilarious!!! This was the very last challenge after all the grueling, arm-hurting, body-hanging, log-hugging challenges that we did. Stepping off a platform.
I would like to believe that I am an adrenaline junkie, a daredevil in a not so crazy way. But this one tops the cake. Memories of jumping off a 30 ft cliff into a pool of water in the Philippines come rushing to my mind. I was paralyzed with fear, literally. Someone almost pushed me off the ledge because it took me, I think, about 15 minutes before I jumped. Everyone was looking at me, either cheering me on to jump or telling me it's okay if I don't. But I did jump for the life of me to save my reputation.
Unlike the Philippines, this time, as you can see, I didn't jump voluntarily. Many thanks to the brave soul who dared "push" me. Without him, I would probably be still up there debating with myself internally. Hehe.
Pushing yourself to your limits, thinking outside your box and challenging your body to what it can do always has this feel good effect on me. No matter how tired or hungry or angry I am.
I did finish the trail, YAY!!!


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Ian Cheshire, the chief executive, said in a trading update that additional marketing and promotional activity "helped encourage customers to switch some of their activity", partially offsetting the weather related weakness in sales of seasonal ranges.
Sales at B&Q UK and Ireland stores that have been open for a year or more rose 1.6pc, with total UK and Ireland like-for-like sales up 1.1pc. However, gross margin is expected to be down, reflecting promotions to clear horticultural stocks and a decision to limit all clearance sales to the second quarter.
Screwfix sales grew by 7.2pc in a challenging smaller tradesman market.
Group like-for-like sales fell 0.4pc in the 10 weeks to July 7, the bulk of its fiscal second quarter. This compares with a first quarter fall of 4.8pc.
Mr Cheshire said: "The unprecedented wet weather across Northern Europe has continued throughout our second quarter so far, clearly impacting footfall and consumer demand for outdoor and seasonal products."
The company, Europe's biggest home improvement retailer, said like-for-like sales at its Castorama and Brico Depot chains were down 0.2pc and 4.8pc respectively, reflecting different trading patterns this year in the run up to July public holidays.
Many European retailers are suffering as disposable incomes are squeezed by inflation, muted wages growth and government austerity measures, and as shoppers fret over the implications of the euro zone debt crisis.
Kingfisher shares fell 1.5pc to 217p in early trading.
Investec said the improvement in trading - especially at B&Q - was a "welcome positive", but added: "A weak French performance, with Poland also weak, will be exacerbated by current euro and zloty weakness, which is likely to exert further pressure on consensus PBT forecasts in our view. We therefore place our forecasts under review, but are likely to leave our Hold recommendation unchanged."
Like-for-like sales in France, Poland and Spain fell 2.3pc, 4.4pc and 3.7pc respectively.
Sales in China, where Kingfisher is trading with one less store compared with last year amid a difficult housing market, fell 3.7pc like-for-like, but rose 19pc in Russia.


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Fox Family Channel's wholesome image has apparently taken a summer vacation. There's no other way to explain "Don't Look Behind You," an inappropriate made-for that might make mom and dad reconsider their tots' channel selections.
Parents expecting a solid drama about good-looking people in peril will be quite stunned when the bullets and bodies start flying, and, dramatically speaking, they'll also wince at its entertainment value.
Based on the book by Lois Duncan, "Look" kicks off the cable web's "Midsummer Night's Scream" week but doesn't fit the bill in that respect, either. Thrill-free and poorly constructed, any sense of excitement is minimized whenever co-stars Patrick Duffy and Pam Dawber (yes, they're still acting) open their mouths; the teleplay from Tony Morphett and Bart Baker is full of words that real people don't say in situations that don't exist. It sure doesn't help that we're asked to take giant leaps of faith at every turn; plot takes us from suburbia to the Witness Protection Program in a matter of days.
Jeff Corrigan is a dutiful financial topper of an international conglom but knows too many secrets: His boss, Eric Loftin (Dominic Raacke), has been using the books to hide illegal activities, relying on Jeff to keep everything quiet.
But that's about to change. Fitted with a wire and carrying a disc full of evidence, Jeff leaves the office one afternoon prepared to ruin Loftin with the FBI's assistance. Led by agent Ellie Foster (Anne Marie Loder), the law enforcement team moves in and arrests Loftin, but not before he threatens Jeff's estranged family.
Foster immediately secures wife Liz (Dawber), daughter April (Tanja Reichert) and son Bram (David Kaye), keeping them secluded without any outside contact. This all comes as a surprise to the bunch since Jeff never told them he had been working in cahoots with the FBI.
Loftin escapes, and, along with his dastardly colleagues, spends his energy on finding the Corrigans and wiping them out. The victims move from hotel to hotel until they are eventually placed in a relocation program, forced to become one big happy unit while assuming a new identity.
Climax comes when April, who'll do anything to see her dreamy boyfriend again, runs away and risks everyone's safety. Forced to emerge in order to save her, Jeff confronts Loftin in a final showdown.
As if "Look's" dopey narrative weren't enough to turn us off, there's so much cheaply staged violence that it's hard to pick the project's most offensive feature: the storytelling or the insensitivity. Director David Winning creates a warm and fuzzy subplot in which everyone gets to bond, but his backdrop is chock full of corpses. Maybe this could have been a high-profile network telepic, but, as executed here, "Look" misses almost every mark.
On the performance front, Duffy and Dawber are too limited in both range and expression to muster up any emotion, and nobody in the supporting cast does very much. Granted, the material isn't top-notch, but the effort doesn't seem to be there, either.
Tech credits aren't embarrassing but do little to evoke any kind of atmosphere or reality.


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ALYSON AVENUE was formed in 1989 by a couple of friends who intended to play melodic rock in the way TREAT and EUROPE amongst others did. At that time ALYSON AVENUE had a male vocalist. In 2007, ALYSON AVENUE had slowed down a bit so when NIGHTWISH went public with the information that they looked for a new Lead Vocalist, Anette decided to make a go of it. Some of the Band members helped Anette with the Demorecordings and the rest is, as they say, History. After Anettes departure to NIGHTWISH the rest of the Band toyed with the idea of starting a new Male Fronted AOR-Band but those ideas where eventually scrapped and the search of a new Female Vocalist started. In 2009 Arabella Vitanc joined the band on Lead Vocals giving the band new energy to start the work on the 3:rd Alyson Avenue record.2011 finally sees the release of the new studio album Changes by Alyson Avenue now fronted by female vocalist Arabella Vitanic. To be accurate, founders Niclas Olson (keyboards) and Thomas Loyska (bass) put this latest line-up together in 2008; having toured and recorded extensively over the past three years so a full length album was more than anticipated.