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Good Eats - Masala Lamb meatballs. · 17 February 2015 by colin newell
We shared a 1/2 lamb with my sister and brother-in-law – and with that package came from great ground lamb. This was the perfect recipe for lamb. This is a fascinating mixture of spice with an intriguing Mediterranean flavour and a nice bite. This recipe was inspired from the latest issue of EAT Magazine in Victoria B.C. Canada – but we mixed it up just a little bit. You can serve it with polenta, rice or pasta. We chose pasta. Overall, it takes about an hour to prepare so make sure you have a glass of red wine in your hand while you work!
3 Garlic Cloves chopped
1 Onion chopped
1 Tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon Cumin seeds
28 ounce canned plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon tumeric
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 green onions shopped
2 eggs
1 slice brown bread
1/4 table cream
2 pounds ground lamb
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Feta cheese.
In a food processor, puree 3 garlic cloves with one chopped medium onion and
1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger.
Heat 1/4 cup oil in Dutch oven on medium heat.
Add 1 tablespoon cumin seeds and heat until they start to sizzle. Then add onion/garlic mixture.
Stir often until mixture softens and is translucent. Reduce heat to medium-low to prevent browning.
Cook 8 – 10 minutes.
Puree canned plum tomatoes with 1 tablespoon garam masala and 1 teaspoon ea. Turmeric, Cayenne and Salt. Pour into pan with Onion and Garlic mixture. Stir in one cup water. Simmer 20 minutes to blend flavour.
For the meatballs, in a food processor puree two chopped green onions with two eggs, one slice of brown bread torn into pieces and 1/4 cup table cream.
Turn this mix into a large bowl – add 2 pounds of ground lamb. 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, ground cumin and cinnamon. Add a pinch of salt. Gently mix until blended. Then shape into balls. Aim for a chubby golf ball size.
Makes about 20 meatballs.
Bake meatballs on baking (cookie sheet) brushed with oil. Broil until brown (6 – 8 minutes)
Then reduce heat to 375.
Add meatballs to sauce in Dutch oven. Cover and bake until sauce is bubbly and meat balls are cooked through. 10 – 15 minutes.
Finish with fresh mint and crumbled feta cheese.
We served over Penne pasta. Serves 4 – 6.
Thai coconut Turkey soup - it's spicy · 27 October 2014 by colin newell
It is a cool October evening and what better way of heating it up a notch than with some Thai turkey soup.
Granted this is a variation on the old classic Chicken soup… but it prepares well and is mighty spicy.
Strap yourself in.
The basics
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
4 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (3-inch) stalk lemongrass, halved lengthwise
2 teaspoons sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste)
3 cups Turkey stock
1 1/4 cups coconut milk
4 teaspoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups shredded cooked Turkey breast (about 8-12 ounces)
1/2 cup green onion strips
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1. Heat a stock pot over medium heat. Add oil to pan.
2. Add mushrooms, red bell pepper, peeled ginger, garlic and lemon grass – stir constantly for 3 minutes or so.
3. Add chile paste; stir for another minute.
4. Add Turkey Stock, coconut milk, fish sauce, and sugar;
5. Ease to a simmer.
6. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 10 minutes. Add turkey to pan
7.) Simmer for a few minutes. Discard lemongrass. Top with onions, cilantro, and lime juice.
Serve with bread.
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French toast in the comfort of your country kitchen · 26 October 2014 by colin newell
I have this thing… about French toast… and I am not even French.
I have searched nation wide and out into the Pacific for the perfect serving of French toast – and I have found it in places like Hawaii, on the Big Island… like the Holualoa Cafe .
But here in Victoria? Not so much. There are promises of a great French toast. Hints of a French toast. I have been promised French toast, but the truth is, it is rarely delivered. I feel that on some menus here in the city, that they should have a French toast offered at one price… as is… and $5 more for French toast prepared lovingly or with a little passion. Because that is what it takes. It's not rocket science but you need to pay attention to get this item right.
Normally what I get around town is French toast prepared by people clearly angry with the French people for some inexplicable reason. I don't get it.
All I want is French toast prepared well and tasting like it should; fluffy like a cumulus cloud or a souffle and not drier and chewier than the soles of an army boot.
So here is Andrea's and my home country kitchen French toast recipe.
Buy one loaf of braided egg bread or a loaf of Challah bread from your local bakery.
It should be bread on the white side – fluffy and fresh to begin with with enough density to absorb the egg batter thoroughly.
Anyway – here goes…
Mix together your egg mixture which consists of:
2 Eggs
2/3 Cup milk (which would be a blend of 1/4 cup half-half and the rest skim)
pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
Put a frying pan onto medium-high heat.
Pour your egg mixture into a shallow pan (like a lasagna pan…)
Take 6 thickly sliced pieces of the bread and place them in the egg mixture – for 10 minutes soaking on each side… that is 20 minutes of soaking!
Put a large dollop of butter into the hot frying – about a tablespoon (heaping)
Put three of the soaked slices of bread into the pan.
Cover loosely with a lid that is slightly ajar – and cook for around 2 minutes each side… until each side is golden brown.
Note: Using a pan cover helps keep the toast from being undercooked or soggy in the middle.
Served with butter, maple syrup, Hawaiian coconut syrup, fresh fruit or sauteed apples in simple syrup – only limited by your imagination!
Oh yes. This toast goes great with a darn fine cup of hot black coffee!
8 years ago I wrote this blog about dairy free waffles. It turned out to be the most popular blog entry here. You can find that recipe over here – enjoy.
Cuban influenced BBQ Rotisserie Chicken · 3 September 2014 by colin newell
My wife's gal-pal Sheila A. got us a Weber Rotisserie attachment as a house warming gift.
A suitable grilling recipe seemed in order — and to have her over to treat her to the dish.So off to the Weber recipe guide – which is very expansive. Original link here
The Dry Brine
Finely grated zest of 2 large oranges (around 3 tablespoons of zest)
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
2½ teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Old Bay® Seasoning
1 whole free-range chicken, about 4 pounds, neck, giblets, wing tips, and excess fat removed
Extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
In a small bowl combine the dry brine ingredients. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Brush the chicken all over with olive oil and season evenly, inside and outside, with the dry brine.
Refrigerate, uncovered, for 24 to 36 hours.
Next day – Rinse the chicken briefly under cold running water to remove most of the dry brine.
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with the pepper.
Prepare your grill for indirect cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F).
Truss the chicken: Slide a four-foot length of butcher's twine under the legs and back. Lift both ends of the twine and cross them between the legs. Then run one end under one drumstick. Run the other end under the other drumstick and pull both ends to draw the drumsticks together. Bring the twine along both sides of the chicken so that it holds the legs and wings against the body.
Tie a knot in the ends between the neck and the top of the breast. If necessary, push the breast down a little to expose more of the neck.
Following the grill's instructions, secure the chicken in the middle of a rotisserie spit, put the spit in place, and turn on the motor.
Place a large disposable foil pan underneath the chicken to catch the drippings.
Cook the chicken over indirect medium heat, with the lid closed, until the surface is a deep golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 160° to 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh (not touching the bone), abut 1¼ to 1½ hours. Make sure you use a digital thermometer – and make sure you achieve these internal temperatures! Food safety!
When the chicken is fully cooked, turn off the rotisserie motor and remove the spit from the grill.
Tilt the chicken upright over the foil pan so that the liquid that has accumulated in the chicken's cavity pours into the pan. Transfer the chicken to a platter and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes (the internal temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees during this time).
The chicken was melt-in-your-mouth tender, juicy and gently fragrant with the sublime influence of the spice rub and brine. We served this wonderful chicken dish with pasta salad and BBQ corn on the cob (about 10 minutes on the grill while the chicken rested) – apply a garlic butter mix to the cobs while turning every two minutes. Serve with the beverage of your choice; beer, wine, fruit juice, tropical cocktails, or whatever you like.
And Enjoy! This chicken could have easily served 6 – 8 people with various sides.
Coming to Cobble Hill - Amazing Pizza - chef and name sought · 24 March 2014 by colin newell
Who doesn't love a good pizza place in the neighborhood? You know the kind of home grown, mom and pop operation that makes their dough in house from genuine Italian pizza flour…
and bakes the pizza in a 500-650 degree oven… in and out of the oven in 3 minutes or less.
To be savored in a comfortable pizzeria or taken home to enjoy…
Where the pizza recipes are not your standard multiple toppings, but healthy and fresh ingredients from a menu designed by an actual award winning chef and food expert?
Well, there is one such place only weeks from opening on the Cowichan Bay turn-off on the Island Highway – in the Valley View Mall – where the Country Grocer and Drumroaster Coffee are located…
They need two things:
They need a name.
And they need a Pizza chef!
The name needs to be short, catchy and original – and they are putting out a little contest to reward the person that comes up with a name that sticks.
And they need a passionate and motivated self-starter Pizza chef that is going to love the rural life in the Cowichan Valley as well as the upscale vibe of this new pizza joint.
Jump in with your ideas in the comment field or send me a note!
Book release - Deerholme Farm Foraging. · 14 March 2014 by colin newell
The Deerholme Foraging Book
We are pleased to announce the publication of Bill's new cookbook The Deerholme Foraging Book. It is an exploration of the wild foods of the Pacific Northwest and includes products from the forests, fields and ocean shores of the region. The book brings you into the world of the forager, drawing on 10,000 years of experience that have allowed us to evolve from the foraging society we once all belonged to.
These ancient lessons are modernized to create delicious recipes and allow you to build a knowledge base, create items for the pantry and to capitalize on the delicious and health promoting foods from the wild.
From the back cover:
Open your door to the wild foods of the Pacific Northwest with the Deerholme Foraging Book. In this comprehensive cookbook, award winning writer, chef and experienced forager Bill Jones shares his foraging tips and more than 110 unique and delicious recipes, each featuring a type of wild food. Global in influence, these recipes use simple techniques woven in with expert processes to create good, homemade food.
Learn to identify, source, and preserve local mushrooms, edible plants, sea vegetables, and shellfish. And gain knowledge of the traditional uses for wild foods as well as future possibilities for a healthy diet, while enhancing your appreciation for the natural environment. In The Deerholme Foraaging Book, food lovers will experience the joy of uncovering the bounty of the wild.
Excerpt from the Introduction:
"How can foraging help? First of all foraging is about acquiring and using knowledge. Secondly, it is all about respect. Acquiring this knowledge may empower you to look at your world with a more questioning glance. Who made up the rule that all safe food must be grown in industrial controlled production? When did we decide if you pay nothing for an item it is worthless? Why are we obsessed with controlling nature? You may end up seeing the world as more than black and white—it may be tinged with seaweed green and chanterelle yellow."
Advance Praise for The Deerholme Foraging Book:
It's rare to find an expert forager who is also an inspired chef. But from Weed Pie to Smoked Salmon with Honey and Grand Fir, Bill Jones reveals a trove of wild delights with recipes easy enough to whip up at home but that would also dazzle if served at a great restaurant.
—Ron Zimmerman, Proprietor, The Herbfarm Restaurant
I have seldom felt more connected to food, than foraging the Cowichan Valley with Bill. A meal he made ranks as one of my most memorable, foraged food prepared with skill and creativity. This book will inspire you to get off the couch and jump into the forest.
—Rob Clark, Chef/Owner of The Fish Counter
Bill Jones is THE authority on foraging and mushrooms in British Columbia. Deerholme Farm is a mecca for culinarians who love the outdoors and Bill captures the beauty and essence of the Vancouver Island wilderness in his recipes and writing. A must have book for anyone who delves into the wild!
—Eric Pateman, Chef/Owner of Edible Canada
Bill Jones is one of those rare chef-foragers who combines the skills of an excellent chef and teacher with an extensive expertise in the foods of field and forest. This is an exceptional combination and that is why you must add this book to your library.
—Dr. Sinclair Philip, Co-Owner of Sooke Harbour House
About Deerholme Farm
Deerholme Farm is a culinary destination in the Cowichan Valley of Vancouver Island. We offer local food experiences that introduce you to the wild and untamed side of Vancouver Island's food system.
We are famous for our unique and often spectacular local food events based on seasonal themes and local foraged foods. Our work has been profiled in the New York Times, Bon Appetite, Saveur, Travel and Leisure, Harrowsmith, the Globe and Mail and many prominent publications.
We host guests from all over the world, so be sure to book in advance if you would like to join us for a delightful evening of Cowichan Valley cuisine. We live in one of the more amazing places on the planet, where climate, geography and community come together in a unique and delicious way. Please visit us on the web or through social media. You can contact Bill directly:
4830 Stelfox Rd
Duncan, BC
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CIM Presents a Conversation with Dr. José Antonio Abreu May 17, Live Streams His Commencement Address May 18
May 7, 2013
CLEVELAND, OHIO – 05-09-13– On Friday, May 17, the Cleveland Institute of Music presents a global and visionary leader and social reformer for "A Conversation with Dr. José Antonio Abreu" in CIM's Mixon Hall from 11 a.m. until noon. This event is free, but seating is limited.
Dr. Abreu is the founder and guiding force behind El Sistema, an extraordinary musical educational program that has transformed the lives of more than two million children around the world and in Cleveland.
"Dr. José Antonio Abreu's resilient belief in the life-changing power of music and music education for the young articulates what all musicians know: music study has the power to change one's deepest being," said CIM President Joel Smirnoff.
Those unable to attend "A Conversation with Dr. José Antonio Abreu" can still hear him speak the following day. On Saturday, May 18, the Cleveland Institute of Music will live stream its 88th Annual Commencement exercises at 10:00 a.m. (EDT) on www.cim.edu and through its mobile optimized website and Smartphone apps powered by InstantEncore.com.
Dr. Abreu will be presented with an honorary doctorate and give the 2013 Commencement Address to graduating students. CIM Fans on InstantEncore.com can download the free CIM Android or Apple App by searching for "CIM" or "Cleveland Institute of Music." Computer users can simply visit www.cim.edu/live.
"Our ability to present CIM on a variety of internet platforms, including the web and mobile devices, offers exciting opportunities for us and for our audiences," said Conservatory Dean Adrian Daly. "I'm delighted that CIM will be streaming this year's Commencement, allowing us to share the celebration of our newest graduates and of Dr. Abreu with a wider audience."
Fans can download the free CIM Android or Apple App by searching for "CIM" or "Cleveland Institute of Music." Computers users can simply visit www.cim.edu/live.
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ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2009 CONTACT: Rebecca Wilder (602) 542-0844 COMMISSION ISSUES TOP 10 LIST OF INVESTOR TRAPS PHOENIX, AZ— With a new school year beginning, the Arizona Corporation Commission urges investors to take stock of their financial education and arm themselves with the know-how to recognize a fraudulent investment pitch that can snag their money. Many of the investor traps pitch above-market returns with guarantees, but the catch is that investing is risky business with the possibility of financial loss. Promoters provide little, if any, disclosure of the risks or worse yet, are con artists with investments that don't even exist. This year's alphabetical listing of the Commission's "Top 10 Investor Traps" includes: 1. Affinity Fraud. Con artists frequently target members of closely knit religious, political, or ethnic groups. Essentially, their pitch is: "Since I am like you and believe like you, you can believe in me and in what I say." When an investment is presented in this context, investors should be extremely wary. The catch is that the promoter seeks to substitute an emotional appeal for careful analysis and a thorough investigation. For an example of affinity fraud, click on: http://www.azinvestor.gov/News/2008/dec18-08.pdf to view the news release on Chandler residents, Edward A. Purvis and wife Maureen Purvis, Gregg Wolfe and their company, Nakami Chi Group Ministries International, who orchestrated one of the largest affinity fraud cases in Arizona since the Baptist Foundation. Through their affinity with three churches, Purvis and Wolfe wove a web of deceit to convince at least 80 investors to invest over $11 million in company stock, short-term bridge loan investments, and promissory notes. 2. Entertainment Investments. Often unregistered, these investments encompass a variety of products including movies, infomercials, internet gambling and pornography sites that tout high investment returns while offering little disclosure of risk. Frequently these investment opportunities are posted in online classified ads or are promoted through word-of-mouth by a trusted friend or even a licensed securities salesman. While touting the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry, the basic pitch is: "Here's a sure-fire, ground-floor opportunity to get rich quickly." But the catch is: "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." For an example of entertainment investment fraud, go to: http://www.azinvestor.gov/News/2009/jul09-09.pdf and view the news release on Dustin J. Lunt, a former World Group Securities salesman who promoted a venture that funded television advertisements that touted astronomical, annual returns of 4,800 to 12,000 percent. 3. Foreign-currency (forex) trading. For governments and businesses concerned about fluctuations in international currencies, forex trading can be a legitimate hedge. But the average investor, who does not understand these complex markets, can be easily seduced by the sophisticated-sounding offers that are basically pitching, "You can double your money in a short time by doing what institutional investors do." The catch is that forex trading is extremely risky and is not a one-size-fits-all investment. For an example of Forex fraud, go to: http://www.azinvestor.gov/News/2009/aug13-09.pdf to view the news release on Jeffrie Harper and Knuckleball Capital Management, a former registered securities salesman and his company who made assurances to investors that their forex trading accounts were growing and doing well, but in reality was withdrawing the money to pay personal medical bills. 4. Natural Resource Investments. Given the increased demand for gold and growing environmental concerns, the Commission expects a continued rise in precious metals as well as energy scams. While touting decades of industry experience, the promoter's pitch emphasizes a perceived demand for the development of new, energy-efficient technologies coupled with enormous investment returns. The catch is that the promoter misrepresents his or her qualifications and the technology either lacks cost effectiveness or simply doesn't exist. For an example of natural resource investment fraud, go to: http://www.azinvestor.gov/News/2008/dec04-08.pdf to view the news release on Allen Stout and his company, Reserve Oil and Gas, that offered investments in oil and gas wells claiming a "projected return on ownership investment is better than 10 to 1 over the life of the project." Stout touted his more than 25 years of experience in business management and oil and gas operations, but failed to disclose his prior conviction for tax evasion. 5. Prime Bank Investments. The promoters of these investments pitch high-yield, tax-free returns that are said to be from "off-shore trades of bank debentures" of the world's top banks. Investors are told that only very wealthy people can get the benefit of these programs, but the promoter is making it available to a few, select investors. Sometimes a "confidentiality agreement" must be signed by the investor who is told not to consult with an attorney or financial professional to verify any information since the "big boys" will deny that the investment even exists. The catch? Prime bank investments, in fact, do not exist, which makes them the securities equivalent of a purse snatching. For an example of prime bank investment fraud, go to: http://images.edocket.azcc.gov/docketpdf/0000094905.pdf to view the enforcement order on Charles B. Ferguson and Southern Homes, LLC, who fraudulently sold interests in a bank trading platform and used investor money for a luxurious lifestyle, including expensive jewelry and box seats. 6. Ponzi Schemes. Despite the heightened awareness of Ponzi schemes following Bernard Madoff's multibillion-dollar fraud and 150-year prison sentence, these scams continue to trap investors. Since the 1930's, the Ponzi scheme has been a house-of-cards swindle that pitches high returns to attract initial investors, but eventually crumbles when investors demand their money and the supply of new investors dries up. Although cash payouts may be visible, the catch is that the returns are not paid from a legitimate revenue source, but from later investors who end up holding the empty bag. For an example of a Ponzi scheme, go to: http://www.azag.gov/press_releases/may/2009/Vilan%20Sentencing.pdf to view the news release about Owen A. Vilan who ignored a Commission order and was eventually sentenced to 21 years in prison for defrauding investors in a $30 million Ponzi scheme. 7. Private Placement Offerings. Instead of a costly public offering through national securities markets, businesses can raise capital by selling securities to a relatively small number of investors through a private placement offering. In the sales pitch to investors, the promoter points to a federal registration exemption (Regulation D, Rule 506) that permits companies to raise an unlimited amount of money without registering the offering with the SEC—just as long as certain standards are met. The unfortunate catch is that the exemption has become an attractive option for con artists, as well as individuals barred from the securities industry, to steal an investor's money through false and misleading representations. For an example of private placement offering schemes, go to: http://www.azinvestor.gov/news/2009/may20b-09.pdf to view the news release on Michael V. Bradley, a licensed insurance agent and former securities salesman and investment adviser, who fraudulently sold over $6 million of unregistered limited partnership interests in a hedge fund. Bradley misrepresented that the partnership interests would provide safety of principal and liquidity. 8. Real Estate Investment Schemes. The Commission has noted a significant rise in scams involving real estate. The pitch may be disguised as an offer to help homeowners caught up in the turbulent housing market "save" their homes or "fix" their mortgages, usually in exchange for a fee paid in advance. The catch is that the resulting lump sum from home equity refinancing makes an attractive target for unscrupulous salesmen who attempt to direct these funds toward their personal bank accounts or to worthless or unsuitable investment products. For an example of a real estate investment scheme, go to: http://www.azinvestor.gov/News/2009/aug13-09.pdf to view the news release about former licensed mortgage broker Rick T. McCullough who convinced four elderly investors to loan their home's equity into his company for investment in real estate property loans and other building projects, but used it instead for his personal expenses. 9. Short-term Commercial Promissory Notes. With only nine months or less in duration, these investments may be pitched as being "insured" or "guaranteed" by the promoters who are attempting to use commercial paper exemptions as a basis for selling the products without registration. The catch is that the insurance companies are generally located outside of the United States, are not licensed to do business in the United States and lack the resources necessary to deliver on the promised guarantees. Moreover, exemption from registration applies only to high-grade commercial paper traded by major corporations. For an example of short-term promissory note fraud, go to: http://www.azinvestor.gov/News/2009/apr14-09.pdf to view the news release on Travis Richey who posed as a licensed securities salesman and convinced investors to buy over $3.08 million of unsecured promissory notes in his limited liability company. He misrepresented that a bank would take investor money and use it as collateral to borrow from the Federal Reserve and would guarantee double-digit returns. 10. Speculative Inventions and New Products. Whether it is nanotechnology to extract precious metals from volcanic cinders or growing algae to produce oil, cutting-edge technology and new products are high-risk investments. The pitch is: "Get in on the ground-floor of the next multibillion- dollar company and you'll make substantial returns." The catch is: "The higher the return, the higher the risk of financial loss," despite the promoter's personal guarantees. For an example of speculative inventions and new products, go to: http://www.azinvestor.gov/News/2008/jun19-08.pdf for the news release on Panama Capital Funding, LLC and its managing members, Benjamin Ray O'Toole and Christopher Shane Strickland, who fraudulently promoted an investment opportunity involving bio-fuels produced from algae. The duo promised astronomical returns within 30 months, but failed to disclose how the returns were calculated or that investors could lose money. "Investors must be on guard against scam artists who love to prey on the unsuspecting," said Commissioner Paul Newman. "While our Securities Division does a great job of pursuing these fraudulent schemes, the best way to prevent financial losses, are well informed investors." "In this recent economic downturn, consumers need to be as cognizant as ever about the risks of securities fraud," said Commissioner Bob Stump. "The Commission is here to help in that effort." "People need to inspect investment opportunities very closely and at a minimum confirm with the Corporation Commission that the individuals they are considering giving money to are authorized securities dealers in Arizona," said Commissioner Gary Pierce. "We continue to fight attempts to defraud Arizonans of their money by unscrupulous scam artists," Chairman Kris Mayes said. "In this down economy, it's never been more important for investors to verify the legitimacy of investments and to scrutinize the people who are offering them." More caution for investors: Even when investing with someone they know, investors should verify the registration of sellers and investment opportunities and investigate disciplinary histories by contacting the Arizona Corporation Commission's Securities Division at 602-542-4242 or toll free in Arizona at 1-866-VERIFY-9. The Division's investor education web site also has helpful information at www.azinvestor.gov. ###
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The Sleepers Almanac
The Sleepers Almanac X – Submissions Open January 12th
Submissions are being invited for the tenth – and the last – Sleepers Almanac. Works must be submitted (via the Submittable button below) between January 12th and January 31st in order to be considered. As always, we highly recommend that you read previous Almanacs so that you're familiar with the kind of work we publish.
The Sleepers Almanac No. 9 – April 2014
Edited by Zoe Dattner and Louise Swinn
2014 marks the ninth edition of this perennial favourite and features new stories from Ryan O'Neill, Pierz Newton-John, Kirsten Tranter and a great treasure trove of others you may never have heard of. The Almanac celebrates the short story, and includes stories up to 10,000 words long. If you have a major crush on the short story, then this is for you.
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Repair or not repair Maytag dryer?
My Maytag gas dryer, model # SDGG2606AWW, doesn't work anymore- the drum turns but it doesn't heat up anymore.
When I bought it four or five years or maybe even longer, I bought it because of Maytag's reputation for reliability. But, since then, I've learned about the roller coaster for Maytag's quality- it used to be considered good, but then took a bad dip, and is now improving again under new ownership.
Does anybody know if my dryer was built during that period when Maytag's quality suffered? That will determine whether or not I repair the dryer or not. I'm not going to repair a lemon that's just going to be keep breaking down again and again.
I don't find a model SDGG2606AWW, but I do find SDG2606AWW.
Gas dryers are outside my experience, but a non-heat situation when the unit still otherwise runs probably is related to the gas burner. Could be a bad igniter, flame sensor, or gas valve. There are two different burner assemblies for this model, depending on whether the unit in question is Series 16 or not. Parts are available for both types.
Dryers are much more mechanically simple than washers, although gas models are a little more complex than electric. I would have it repaired.
My bad, I meant to type model SDG2606AWW.
However, now that I think about it, I wonder if the dryer had already been having issues that I didn't notice. I purchased a matching washer and dryer years ago, and the washer broke down a year ago.
So, I got one of those high efficiency washers to replace it but I never noticed any reduction in drying time with the dryer. It still took more than 1 cycle to dry those clothes.
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Glendale plain stupid to sink more $$$ into Coyotes
Here's a dilemma you don't have every night: Should I watch Game 6 of the blood-and-guts series between the Canucks and Blackhawks... or a city council meeting in a Phoenix suburb where, among other matters of business, was a resolution on a liquor licence for the Desert Mirage Golf Course?
Hmmm. Tough call.
Settled for the game, and good thing, too.
Because I probably would have done a spit take when Glendale councilman Phil Lieberman -- who had vowed to vote against propping up the hemorrhaging Phoenix Coyotes with up to $25 million in tax aid -- announced that he'd had a change of heart after an encounter with a seven-year-old boy named Logan Wade. We're not making this up. According to the Arizona Republic, Lieberman said young Wade, a Coyotes fan, asked him, "Will you vote for this resolution tonight?"
Suddenly, Lieberman, who had spent the previous few days railing against paying the NHL's ransom, was won over.
"I can't turn him down," he said.
So it was that seven Glendale councillors voted unanimously Tuesday night to agree to fork over up to $25 million to the NHL as "bridge financing" for next season -- unless the league can unload the Coyotes first, of course.
Man, how's that for the power of persuasion? Is this kid's allowance, like, $500 a week? Or maybe it's the same kid who convinced Glendale councillors to build the Coyotes a new $180-million hockey rink in the first place. No, can't be. Logan would have just been a newborn in 2003, when Jobing.com Arena opened.
But we digress. Lieberman was probably just being theatrical. You know, mugging it up for Channel 5 KPHO News -- "Telling It Like It Is." Or maybe old Phil is clinically insane.
Regardless, Lieberman's acquiescence is just another reminder of how screwed the fine residents of Glendale are when it comes to the NHL and how financially fatal was their decision to erect a city-funded arena in the desert. How did that meeting go, by the way?
Mayor: OK, everybody, listen up. All in favour of issuing a liquor licence to the Bangkok Thai Bar B Q restaurant?
Council: Nay!!
Mayor: Next, all in favour of spending $180 million on a hockey rink for that team in Phoenix that has already lost tens of millions of dollars?
Council: Aye!!
Because it was that motion that doomed Glendale; that fateful decision that made them beholden to the NHL. So you have to ask, 'Where does it stop?' Because if council feels obligated to risk another $25 million -- and the team will lose more than $25 million next year -- due to the aforementioned $180-million investment, what happens the next time either the league or (potential) new owner comes hat in hand? After all, it's not like anyone's going to wave a magic wand and, poof, the Coyotes, who've never made a dime in their 14-year existence, will suddenly become profitable.
On the contrary, the Coyotes will lose at least $20 million a season no matter who owns the team. So if you think Glendale is over a proverbial barrel now, they'll only be more invested if Tuesday night's motion comes to pass.
Can the Coyotes survive long term? To answer that question, ask another: If the city of Glendale could go back in time, would they agree to build that arena all over again? Or would they run from the NHL screaming as if it were on fire?
But there are still other pressing questions to be answered: Can Ice Edge get the proper financing to buy the Coyotes and absorb the team's future losses? Will Jerry Reinsdorf, the other potential buyer, accept any deal that doesn't involve the city forking over the $165 million he demanded in his original lease proposal?
And can the city actually raise the $25-million guarantee through a commercial facilities district, a tax mechanism that Glendale officials repeatedly insist is "voluntary"?
Boy, what a train wreck. But then we've been there haven't we? I remember seven-year-olds handing over their piggy banks to keep the NHL in Winnipeg. Seen tens of thousands flood into the streets for Save the Jets rallies. So Mr. Lieberman's curious logic aside, let's not be too smug. However, it's one thing to be emotionally invested. What's happening now in Glendale is another more desperate matter entirely. It's a community held financial hostage by their own hand.
Beware: If you build it, they won't always come.
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition May 13, 2010 C2
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While attending Boissevain High School in the late 1970's, Randy Turner one day read an account of a Winnipeg Jets game in the Free Press when it dawned on him: "Really, you can get paid to watch sports?"
Turner later graduated with a spectacularly mediocre 2.3 GPA from Red River Community College's Creative Communications program.
After jobs at the Stonewall Argus and Selkirk Journal, he began working on the Rural page for the Free Press in 1987. Several years later, he realized his dream of watching sports for a living covering the Winnipeg Goldeyes and Bombers.
In 2001, Turner became a general sports columnist, where he watched Canada win its first Olympic gold medal in men's hockey in 50 years at Salt Lake, then watched them win again in Vancouver in 2010.
He also watched everything from high school hockey and volleyball championship to several Grey Cups, NHL finals and World Junior hockey tournaments.
In the fall of 2011, Turner became a general features writer for the paper. But he still watches way too much sports.
Turner has been nominated for three National Newspaper Awards in sports writing.
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It was a celebration of Luxury! An intoxicating evening, heady with a cocktail of fine high end jewellery mixed liberally with panache and style that has been by far the most star-studded event of the year in New Delhi! A hedonistic array of exclusive high jewellery and timepieces from the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre, launched for the first time in
The collection was unveiled through an elegant fashion preview where models sashayed the ramp sporting exclusive high-end jewellery and timepieces. And the ambience was electrifying when Sussanne and Hrithik Roshan took center stage towards the end of the fashion sequel, donning some of the marvelous creations by Jaeger-LeCoultre.
The movers and shakers of the capital, the social and corporate circuit and the glitterati brigade attended the occasion to witness the spectacular launch. Key names included designers Ravi Bajaj, JJ Vallaya, Suneet Verma, Aparna Chandra, Malini Ramani, Manav Gangwani, Leena Singh, Rohit Gandhi, Rahul Khanna. Also present were Sanjeev Bijli from PVR, Ambika Pillai, actress Nisha Singh, Gaurav Raina & Tapan Raj from Medieval Pundit, models Michelle, Ayesha Prem & Sapna Kumar, Bina Ramani, Nandita Abhishek, Pradeep Burman, Subodh Gupta & his better half Bharti Kher, Abhishek Khaitan (managing Director of Radico Khaitan), David Parry, Vicky Sahni, David Chang, Mohit Jayal & V Sunil (A Advertising), Thenny Mejia (Senior Vice President of Operations, Globerian India Pvt Ltd.), Sushma Puri (CEO Elite) & Amita Seth to name a few.
Some of the exclusive pieces showcased that took everyone's breath away were:-
Such masterpieces could naturally only have sprung to life in the workshops of the Manufacture, which master the subtle complexities of mechanical perfection and the most delicate gem-setting techniques. Over the years, the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre has developed unique new gem-setting techniques that illuminate the finest contemporary watch creations. Born from the dexterous fingers of genuine artists, they celebrate the union of beauty and precision.
Deeds of charity was another key component at this grand launch as Jerome Lambert, CEO, Jaeger-LeCoultre pledged his support to the HR Foundation, by Hrithik and Sussanne Roshan, showing the brands dedication and commitment towards a noble cause. Hrithik and Sussanne Roshan have embarked on this journey to create positivity in the lives of several children across the world deprived of the basic necessities. Simplifying life for the people challenged to do the most basic things is at the core of the HR foundation. Ensuring regular, consistent efforts are put in to keep the spark alight in people's lives is the focus of this foundation. To be the change, to be the one to push the mantle, to be at the forefront to make life Super, Bright, Happy is the strategy of this foundation.
At the special occasion Jerome Lambert, CEO, Jaeger-LeCoultre said, "I am delighted to launch prestigious watch creations from Jaeger-LeCoultre for the first time in
He further added, "It is indeed a great pleasure to have with us today our distinguished guests of honour, Sussanne and Hrithik Roshan. We have always believed in giving back to society and are happy to support and encourage a noble cause of creating positivity in the lives of several deprived children. Jaeger-LeCoultre extends warm wishes towards the success of the HR Foundation."
About Jaeger-LeCoultre: Since 1833, the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre has been at the forefront of fine Swiss watchmaking. Located in the Vallée de Joux, the cradle of high-watchmaking, Jaeger-LeCoultre has nurtured a culture of inventors who have taken the family business of founder Antoine LeCoultre to international recognition over its 175-year history. Featuring an unparalleled number of skills and crafts under a single roof, Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to produce timepieces that are innovative, elegant and refined. From the creation of the world's smallest mechanical movement, to the legendary swivel-case Reverso, Jaeger-LeCoultre is a rare manufacture with a vision and passion for the measurement of time.
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Light intensity is the important factor, not the total amount of light. A 100W domestic lightbulb is quite "bright" in a closet but pretty insignificant in a football stadium. So a 400W metal halide will burn any plant, low light or full sun lover, if you place it too close. The same 400W metal halide will not keep even the deepest shade lover alive if you place it too far away and spread out the light too much.
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How can you be an introvert and work in public relations? It turns out, introverted qualities can actually be a perfect match for life as a professional communicator.
I recently read a book that made me realize I am not as weird as I originally thought. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking, is a beautifully written and researched book that lays out the myths and realities about introverted personalities.
The first thing I learned was the true difference between being shy and being introverted. Shyness is about the fear of social judgment and humiliation. But introversion is a preference for environments that are not overstimulating. As Susan Cain describes it:
Introverts feel "just right" with less stimulation, as when they sip wine with a close friend, solve a crossword puzzle, or read a book. Extroverts enjoy the extra bang that comes from activities like meeting new people, skiing slippery slopes and cranking up the stereo.
Of course, humans are complex beings, so these characteristics rarely hold up 100% of the time. Introverts can and do enjoy a good party every now and then, and extroverts do, in fact, take time to read!
Unfortunately, however, American culture considers introversion to be a problem to overcome, and many of our key institutions – schools, corporations, government – are designed for extroverts.
We've all experienced the trend toward collaborative work spaces, an insistence on group brainstorming and self-help books that push us to "come out of our shell." But the reality is that introverts bring richness and depth to the world that we ignore or push down at our own peril. Consider these findings from Cain's research:
So what do we do with our newfound appreciation for introverts? Cain suggests two simple action steps that can help us strike the right balance.
First, we must stop the madness of constant group work. In my role as a communicator, I recognize and appreciate the value that my entire team brings to our client work. But I also know that no truly brilliant idea was ever formed by committee. People need time to think on their own, and collaboration should follow after that.
Second, we must go to the wilderness. All of us are overstimulated by technology, multitasking and constant chatter from every channel that surrounds us. For introverts, this barrage can be debilitating. We shouldn't feel guilty for the time we take to reset, and our extroverted colleagues and friends could find the same benefit from a little down time.
Regardless of where you fall on the introvert/extrovert spectrum, recognize your own tendencies and appreciate those in your life who are different from you. As Cain put it,
"Today we make room for a remarkably narrow range of personality styles. We're told that to be great is to be bold, to be happy is to be sociable. We see ourselves as a nation of extroverts – which means that we've lost sight of who we really are. Depending on which study you consult, one third to one half of all Americans are introverts."The views expressed by this employee blogger are not necessarily the views of Borshoff, Inc.
8 / 21 / 2014
A client once asked me to help them determine whether they were marketing "garlic toothpaste." I'd never thought of it this way, but I can't think of a better way to pose the question: Are you marketing a product people aren't going to buy?
How would you answer this question? No matter the industry (consumer, non-profit, services, etc.), everyone is selling something.
If your answer is "no" or "I don't know," I'm going to recommend you divert some of your precious advertising or public relations budget to finding out.
You're probably thinking, "Wait, the marketing agency guy is going to recommend I reduce my budget?"
That's right, because it just might make my job easier if you're dedicating those dollars to getting your product and brand experience (not your logo) right. Of course, you may have a healthy research budget or can borrow from someone else's line and can leave your marketing budget untouched. Either way, it's important to learn about your product through the consumer's eyes, and your agency may be equipped to help.
If your product and its delivery mechanism (just as important) aren't right, there's a chance your marketing is exacerbating your challenges. Promoting a product that's not right is not only counterproductive, it can be downright damaging to an entire brand. If people try your product and don't like it, they likely won't be back, no matter what you do. And, if they decide to share their experience with their friends, you'll have an even higher hill to climb.
Don't underestimate the power of word-of-mouth marketing. How many times per week do you see posts on your Facebook wall asking for some sort of a recommendation? What would people say about your product if asked? Better yet, would they actively promote you to their friends?
For example, I tried a new restaurant for lunch the other day and liked it. When I got back to the office, I felt inclined to tell some people about it. Translation: free marketing for them.
On the flip side, I was at a local festival and tried a beer from a new brewery in town. It was the only beer I've ever willingly dumped out. I won't be back, and I'll likely dissuade anyone I'm around from ordering one of their beers in the future. And while I'm not the ultimate beer judge, I wonder if the brewery thought it was putting its best foot forward.
So, how do you figure out whether you're selling the right thing?
Start with listening to your customers, which will likely require investing in some research. You have to figure out what your customer really wants and how they want it delivered to them. Don't just pay attention to what they're saying. Examine their actions too. You know which one speaks louder. And, take a look at your organization's Facebook page comments. You'll find clues there too.
There's a common tendency for organizations to have a "let's get to work, and we'll figure it out as we go" mentality. But if you don't take time to learn about your customer, can you really be sure you're not marketing "garlic toothpaste?"
Sometimes what your customers are telling you is tough to swallow, but if you really listen and are brave enough to make changes, you'll be better for it. I've never navigated a customer study with a client where I didn't feel we were set up for success once the product updates had been implemented.The views expressed by this employee blogger are not necessarily the views of Borshoff, Inc.
8 / 07 / 2014
Borshoff is proud to be the only Indianapolis-based agency to be named to this year's Top Places to Work in PR list, by PR News. This is the third year in a row that Borshoff, a leading advertising and public relations agency, has been recognized with this national honor.
PR News selects companies annually for the ranking, based on applicants' answers to questions about workplace culture, opportunities for advancement, mentoring programs, diversity and more. The list recognizes honorees for paving the way in the communications and PR industry through innovative solutions.
"We're humbled that PR News recognizes the efforts Borshoff makes to create an encouraging and rewarding work environment," said Susan Matthews, managing principal at Borshoff. "From our signature Bring Your Baby to Work program to our thought leadership initiative that empowers employees to express their individual voices, we strive to offer a workplace that motivates our professionals to produce excellent results for our clients."
Borshoff promotes professional development, supporting employees' memberships in professional affinity groups and funding industry training opportunities. The agency is also a generous supporter of community causes and gives employees opportunities to support such organizations as United Way of Central Indiana, Herron School of Art, the Ronald McDonald House, the Indiana Sports Corporation and more.
"Many of us across the globe look at Borshoff's practices as the 'Gold Standard' to which we measure our progress in the domains of human capital acquisition, development and engagement," said John Scheibel, CEO of Trefoil Group and global president of IPREX, an international network of communications firms. "They are generous in sharing their best practices with our partner agencies."
Borshoff will learn of its ranking within the list of Top Places to Work in PR during a special awards luncheon at the Grand Hyatt in New York on September 16. For a complete list of this year's PR News Top Places to Work in PR, visit http://www.prnewsonline.com/top-places-2014-luncheon#finalists.
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Borshoff is an Indianapolis-based advertising and public relations agency whose professionals deliver results through strategic, creative solutions. Founded in 1984, the agency's 56 employees work with more than 70 clients in a variety of industries. Borshoff is a member of IPREX, an international partnership of independent firms.The views expressed by this employee blogger are not necessarily the views of Borshoff, Inc.
5 / 02 / 2014
Borshoff has been named one of the year's "Best Places to Work in Indiana" by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Borshoff is among 100 companies statewide to be recognized with this honor.
Borshoff was one of 41 companies recognized at an awards dinner last night in the Small Companies category.
"We are thrilled to be a Best Place to Work in Indiana," said Borshoff Managing Principal Susan Matthews. "Providing our clients with high-quality service is critical to our mission, and we are able to do that by attracting talented individuals to our team. We are committed to a vibrant work environment where every employee grows professionally and makes critical contributions every day."
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce selects companies annually for this honor, and applicants must submit employer reports and comprehensive employee surveys focused on workplace culture, opportunities for advancement, communication, diversity and benefits. The Best Companies Group, which handles the selection process, oversees similar programs in 23 other states.
According to a release issued by the Indiana Chamber, "This year saw the most number of applicants ever for the program," said Indiana Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar. "We have a lot of great employers in Indiana that are providing a productive, employee-friendly work environment that also leads to success for the organization."
Among features contributing to Borshoff's standing as a Best Place to Work is the company's "Bring Your Baby to Work" program, which allows a new parent to return to work, sharing office space with his or her child between the age of six weeks and six months. In addition, Borshoff promotes professional development, encouraging and paying for employees' memberships in professional affinity groups and for industry training opportunities.
For a complete list of this year's Best Places to Work in Indiana, visit http://www.indianachamber.com/index.php/media-center/press-releases/2992-2014-best-places-to-work-in-indiana-rankings-announced.
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3 / 03 / 2014
Boot Camp. Though the name sounds a little intimidating, our Diversity Internship Boot Camp was such a treat to the students and to us, as hosts. The Boot Camp was part of Borshoff's diversity initiative, which helps our agency create and maintain a diverse workplace where we embrace each other's differences including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, lifestyle, age, disability, religion and culture. We believe everyone is important and brings value to the agency.
The purpose of Boot Camp was to teach students about internship opportunities at Borshoff, equip them with the knowledge they need to develop as standout interns, and grow our pool of qualified minority internship candidates. We had the privilege of hosting students – mostly freshmen and sophomores – from Butler University, Franklin College, Indiana University, IUPUI and UIndy. Thirteen students committed half of their Saturday to talk about public relations, communications and design. Several members of the Borshoff team shared advice on how to be standout interns, and the students responded with enthusiasm and insightful questions as we explored effective writing, resume and portfolio tips, social media pitfalls, career paths and other topics.
To help students get the most out of Boot Camp, we enlisted outside help as well. A few of the community's brightest and most talented communicators – Gene Ford, IU Health; Danielle Neveles, Eli Lilly and Company; Jae Park, Interface; and Gene Rodriguez, WellPoint – shared their internship experiences, professional journeys and career advice. The students' wide eyes, rapid-fire questions and "ah-ha" expressions were indicators that our panelists hit the mark! And when the panel discussion was over, the students lined up to keep the conversation going.
It was so inspiring to watch the students eagerly soak up information that could one day shape their futures. It made me feel great to play a small role in their journey. And I look forward to doing it again next year!The views expressed by this employee blogger are not necessarily the views of Borshoff, Inc.
2 / 10 / 2014
A colleague sent around this infographic of 35 Habits of Highly Productive People. As with most of these types of things, I found that I do some of these things very well (manage anxiety; if you don't write it down, record it; treat time as money), and other things not so much (define your fashion uniform; routinize your diet; take naps).
Lists such as these are reassuring when you see many things you do regularly – and they give credence to what you do naturally. Other parts of the list are disheartening because you think, "I would never do that." For me, the elements in the latter category are those that require doing the same thing day after day. In any given week, I wear a variety of clothing types, eat a variety of foods, and work on a variety of projects. It's why I've loved my career in PR/Advertising, and the dress code is one of many reasons I could never be POTUS.
The infographic also reminds me that what's highly productive in one field or walk of life is highly unproductive in another. For example, "Tune out the news, nothing important happens most of the time." Um, I work in PR, interacting with the media every day, so this is like telling a chemist, "Stop using chemicals, they're dangerous."
Many of the items, however, are helpful in any industry: "Notice the 80/20 rule. Which 20 percent of work produces 80 percent of result?" Prioritization is critical to productivity. It doesn't mean we can ignore the less productive work, but getting the big stuff done reaps more results, which is the ultimate goal of any job.
Speaking of 80/20, I would say I possess 80% of the habits shown on this infographic, and may be just fine with that.The views expressed by this employee blogger are not necessarily the views of Borshoff, Inc.
10 / 28 / 2013
I attended an outstanding Critical Issues Forum on "Content Frenzy" sponsored by the Council of PR Firms in NYC on October 24. About 300 professionals from large and small PR firms around the nation heard from a slew of experts on how to handle the current mania around strong digital content driving ideas and brands.
Here are a dozen quotes I picked up during the conference.
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5 / 07 / 2012
Media training is one of the many services we offer at Borshoff. In these sessions, we teach valuable information to prepare people for giving rock-star interviews. We provide an in-depth look at today's media landscape, the do's and don'ts when caught in a crisis, and tools to ensure you come across calm and collected on camera, radio or in a print article.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind the next time you have the opportunity to conduct a media interview:
These will ensure you give a great interview and don't leave thinking, "I wish I had remembered to…"The views expressed by this employee blogger are not necessarily the views of Borshoff, Inc.
3 / 01 / 2012
In college, I spent one semester as the social chair for my fraternity. My main responsibility was coordinating a homecoming mixer and planning the annual fall formal. Each was a disaster.
It didn't really bother me because I thought those 12 weeks would be my first and only foray into event planning. At that point in my education I thought public relations was only about crisis communication and media relations. I was way off.The views expressed by this employee blogger are not necessarily the views of Borshoff, Inc.
10 / 03 / 2011
What better way to introduce one of our newest account coordinators, Tim Coxey, than by using one of his favorite pastimes: Twitter! Here's a little bit about Tim, 140 characters at a time.
#Wisconsin born, Northern #IN raised, #Indy resident, #Eastcoast enthusiast. I absolutely love eating here every year: http://www.auntcarriesri.com/
Spent 4 yrs @uindy. Participated on @UIndyCPB #speechteam @UIndyTopDog @UIndyPRSSA and @UIndyMinute. BS in Communication, minor in Poli Sci.
My interest in govt communication led me to intern @Indianasos #FF to #teamoutreach @melanie_woods @burtonjeremy and of course @ToddRokitaThe views expressed by this employee blogger are not necessarily the views of Borshoff, Inc.


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Isn't passing personal information out for Europe without expressed permission a breach of the Data Protection Act? Though lets face it, peoples biggest privacy concerns here are their porn viewing habits. Perhaps some porn sites should set up shop that show up in the URL history as stocks and shares or Technology News.
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There was once a porn site that had a very similar URL to an ADSL comparison site, presumably for that reason. It was particularly annoying when I was trying to find the ADSL site at work...
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Maybe they should change their name to Watch Watch instead.
It's the only way to be sure.
No, nuke it from orbit.. THAT'S the only way to be sure.
Maybe they should change their name to Watch Watch instead.
Actually, I thought StalkStalk was a better option.
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Really, this story is Such A Shame [youtube.com].
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General Window Pricing Tips?
Finishing up some plans and was wondering if there are any general guidelines to go by concerning the sizes of windows and at which points the $$$ really increase?
is there a threshold that once they cross it they just get extremely expensive? 5ft vs 5'6" tall and taller and same windows 2ft wide vs increments wider...
going to have 9ft ceilings and a cathedral ceiling in LR vaulted towards the back of the house where we will have windows up forever.....so those are going to be ---will i guess whatever we want them to be - 16 one footers or one 16 foot tall (you get the idea...)
this is all disregarding all other fun options...
Generally the most dramatic increase on double or triple pane windows comes once the height and width exceed 101 inches. This measurement is referred to as united inches or UI. Most installers charge more due to increased weight which can require another installer and most manufacturers charge more due to the increased structural requirements.
I suspect you are going to have a very difficult time finding a 16' window. most manufacturers will not make anything over 96" and many will not make one over 84". You would have to go with a comercial grade aluminum to get those sizes.
I would consider multiple windows maybe an awning window under a picture window with some kind of geometric on top would look really nice. This is not a project where you would be advised to cut corners or purchase anything but top quality windows.
I am doing a house with a view and 6x6 was my limit (well it happened to be the manufacturers limit). We are doing 6 picture windows - the base is a 4x6, 6x6, 4x6; and then there are 2 ft high transoms over that - this gives 8 feet of window on a 10 ft ceiling. There are packs of studs in between.
We have mulled units in our primary house. 4 30 inch wide DH windows mulled together. Makes for a 10 ft wide window. They are 6 feet tall with another 1 foot of transom on top - all this is on an 11 ft ceiling.
There are so many pricing points, one of which are the tempered glass rules. The tempered glass rules have to do with over 9 sq feet (among other things). Keeping your DH windows to 30 inches wide x 6 feet tall keeps you under the 9 feet cutoff. There is a point (24sqft?) where everything is tempered anyway.
Different manufacturers differ considerably. First decision is what windows do you want to be operable? Next is material (vinyl, wood etc)?
I once had a 2 story great room and it was a tract house. So cost was paramount. It had windows up about 12 feet (on probably a 18 ft wall). There were 6x6 fixed flanked by 3x6 DH.s on either side with stud packs in between. Then about 2 feet up were matching transoms 2-3 feet high. So the windows weren't the whole way up the wall but they were substantial. It was a good amount of operable window, made for a dramatic wall at a reasonable price point.
Prices sometimes are strange. Picture windows are often more expensive than double hung but not always. My current house has a ton of DHs because they were the cheapest option. I think casement was $100 over DH with picture being $15 less than casement (for 30x60 window).
The last thing to consider is structural issues on the wall. If there is a lot of window, then there is not a lot of stregnth to the wall. Our garage wall (3 car - a double door and a single door) had to be built out of 2x8s and then sheathed on both sides with OSB for strength. This code was fairly new as our neighbors with a 4 year old house have more normal garage walls. This is something to address with local structural engineers and absolutely depends on local codes.


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