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Absolutely fantastic service from Ryan. I had to change the date and he accommodated me with no fuss. He picked up my car at the specified time and returned it to me before the time I needed it. Also he had previously ordered the Mercedes brakes from his local Mercedes dealer on the day he accepted my booking. When he went to collect them today they told him there were none in stock so he had to drive to another Mercedes dealer to ensure he fitted the part I asked for. Exemplary service and I would not hesitate to recommend Ryan to all. Thanks Ryan and all at Whocanfixmycar. a great service.
Following an MOT failure due to emissions I contacted Ryan for advice. He offered to look at the car the very next day and, as I couldn't get away from work until late, suggested I took it to his house. He clearly worked on it that evening and partially diagnosed the fault. By the end of the following day he had taken it to his works, solved the problem, had the emissions retested to check everything was OK and I picked it up. It then passed its MOT. Ryan sorted out one or two extra jobs as well. I thoroughly recommend Auto Service & Repair.
Outstanding service car picked up and work carried out with further advice given. I will definitely be using this garage again.
Excellent, courteous and friendly
I am really happy to have my car working again. My car wouldn't turn on so Ryan came out and after trying to jump it and turn it by hand he established that it needed a new starter motor. He came out two days layer to fix it and at a very fair price and with a service warranty. I would trust him to work on my car again, definitely. Thanks again Ryan.
Great job done. Professional approach. Knowledgeable mechanics and really friendly service. Definitely recommended.
Great service - good mechanics working on my car.
Good service and managed to get it done in a time period which suited me. I knew my tyres needed replacing and they offered to replace and fit all four tyres for £180 which was great, and cheaper than I had found anywhere else. A stone had cracked my number plate as well and they offered to roll a new one into the final price which was a nice touch. A clean was quoted in the original price but in the end they didn't have time to take it to the car wash, however they have offered me a clean if I take the car back which again was a nice touch. All in all a great little garage who knows what they're doing.
From the initial enquiry to the final repair of the front wing the garage was polite, efficient and professional. The work carried out was excellent and I would certainly recommend the garage...*****
Good customer service and job well done price lower than estimated as parts supplied
Great service by David and his team
Great service from start to finish. Excellent communication from Dave. On time collection and delivery. Will def use again.
Absolutely brillant, would definitely recommend and use again!
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They never contacted me, though I tried to call them twice but no one to pick the phone
Marcus was really helpful, even helped with the purchase of the part.
very good service
Marcus is one of the most professional and courteous people i have had dealings with. He did a full examination and discussed the options available. Excellent service in my opinion Al
Excellent Service.Very reasonable repair cost.Very sincere and pleasant.. After a long time I found a mechanic,I can fully trust. Dr Raj Singh
After having sold a body part at Audi Dealership a week before for its annual service, they advised I needed a new rear tail light to pass its MOT. Completely incorrect, as informed by Nigel at Autotek shortly after dropping car off. Nataliea gave me a complementary lift into Chertsey. Would 100% recommend this garage for its Honesty and charging a fair price. Thank You
They supplied and fitted a new battery in no time. Punctual and super quick. I was even given a little report on my previous battery's performance.
Was not the most expensive nor the cheapest so felt that quote was honest. Collected and Delivered car - nice touch. Found Autotek to be flexible and eager to please. Good customer service. Final price was as per quote, so no nasty surprises. Based on my experience, would use again. Recommended
I found the garage to be very helpful and accommodating. I had a annual service and MOT and a reduced MOT as i had the annual service. All done within a couple of hours and they accept card on site. Danielle on the phone was very pleasant and informative and would be more than happy to use the company again.
I would highly recommend The Garage Walton. The price paid was cheaper than they originally quoted and substantially cheaper than quotes from other garages. Repairs were carried out in timely fashion and I was well informed throughout. Great customer service! Will certainly be taking my car back there in future.
Interim service completed on New shape A3 s Line no problems, £65 cheaper than Audi Walton.


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Michael Jeffrey Taskey
TRAUNIK, MI. – Michael Jeffrey Taskey, age 51, of E1968 H-44, Traunik, died on Wednesday afternoon, September 18, 2013 at Marquette General Hospital following an unexpected heart attack on Saturday.
He was born on September 26, 1961 in Marquette, Michigan to Raymond and Rosalee (Trowbridge) Taskey. Mike went to elementary school in Traunik and then attended school in Eben. During high school, he played basketball and he graduated from Eben High School in 1979. Mike loved the woods. He went to work for Seymour Forest Products out of Rapid River as a piece maker. While working for Red and Shirley Seymour, he met his future wife, Marci. It took Mike a few years to realize that Marci had a HUGE crush on him. Mike and Marci were married on September 17, 1988. The week before they were married, Mike went to work for A. Lindberg and Sons Construction for three years. He then went back to the wood as a partner in Triple T Forest Products. Mike then owned his own business, Michael Taskey Forest Management for many years. Throughout the years, he had also returned back to Lindberg and Sons for another seven seasons. In October of 2007, Mike was hired at the Alger County Road Commission as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was working there until the time of his death.
In 1985, Mike had started building his own log home. After they were married, he and Marci continued their labor of love. It is a good thing that they were good friends because they spent many years together shingling, staining, sanding, sanding, sanding, and more sanding, installing kitchen cabinets and flooring. They were proud of their blood, sweat, and tears spent together. They also enjoyed their work on their food plots and building a hunting camp, and Mike enjoyed (Marci did not) meticulously cutting and stacking firewood. Taking Sunday drives in the woods was their thing. They enjoyed many Funyuns, Orange Crushes, and beef jerky together on those Sunday afternoons. Mike and Marci had a lot of fun together. Their Cocker Spaniels were their kids and Jesse the Old Man was his favorite, but he also loved Buddy, Jeremy, Jordan, and Molly.
Mike and Marci also enjoyed traveling together along with their family and they were able to take a trip to London in 2001. A trip to Alaska in 2007 to visit a nephew allowed him to fulfill a lifelong dream of fishing in Alaska. Mike and his brother, Kevin took a trip to Canada deer hunting and they were looking forward to someday returning there together. Mike was also a history fan and especially enjoyed the world history that surrounded wars. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a Dale Earnhardt, Jr. fan. Mike also made Marci watch Kelly's Heroes every time he found it on television.
He loved the outdoors and enjoyed deer hunting for trophies, partridge hunting, coho fishing with Uncle Jug, brook trout fishing in the spring, and trapping. He shared his passion and love of the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and trapping with his nieces and nephews. Mike loved spending quality time with his nieces and nephews. They each had a unique and special relationship with their Uncle Mike. He has had a big influence in many of their lives.
Mike loved his family. He really missed his Grandpa Trowbridge who had a big impact on his life. He was a good man who was caring and giving. Mike built his own apple orchard and tended a blackberry patch because that piece of property was important to Marci's mom and sister. He helped his in-laws whenever he could. Under Mike's tough guy appearance, he had a heart of gold and he was generous with his time and talents to those he loved.
He is survived by his wife of twenty-five years Marci Taskey of Traunik; his mother Rosalee Taskey of Traunik; siblings Vanessa (Tom) Curry of Trenary, Steven (Kristi) Taskey of Chatham, Kelly (Matt) Maki of Chatham, and Kevin (Laura) Taskey of Traunik; parents-in-law Marcel "Red" and Shirley Seymour of Rapid River; siblings-in-law Amy (Brett) Richmond of Trenary, Paul (Steven Delany) Seymour of Corinth, TX, and Paula Seymour of Corinth, TX; nieces and nephews Joshua, Brittney, Christopher, Nathan, Josh, Amber, Gabe, Stephanie (who is also Mike's Godchild), Leah, Dena, Elissa, Matt, Laurin, Amanda, and Raymond "Joey"; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and great nieces and nephews.
Mike was preceded in death by his father Raymond Taskey and grandparents Raymond and Maudie Trowbridge and Raymond and Mary Taskey.
Services will be held at the Bowerman Funeral Home in Munising on Saturday, September 21, 2013. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Pastor Ted Jolls will officiate Mike's funeral service at 8:00 p.m. On Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Kevin and Laura's home in Ladoga there will be a celebration of life gathering from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to be made to the family. Mike's obituary and guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.bowermanfuneralhome.net


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If you were mayor...Posted Monday, February 21, 2011, at 11:17 AM
...of Shelbyville -- or, for that matter, a city council member, what would you do in respect to the garbage crisis or other issues?
I know I'd be looking at the city budget at possible areas to cut. Can't get specific because I don't have a copy of the budget. But I suspect, much as I hate to say so, that a property tax increase would be the most likely way to bring in needed income. After all, when costs rise and income doesn't, sooner or later a cash crunch results.
The forum's yours. Let's hear your good ideas.
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First, people depend on the government way too much to do things for them. I live in the county, but here is how I would handle the situation:
But I would pass $11 or so for the trash service. It would be tacked onto everyone's utility bill. Even those people in the low-income housing would have to pay it. A lot of them get vouchers for utilities so they wouldn't be out anything extra. For those who do not pay the fee, then their trash pickup service would be stopped. So they would be responsible of taking off their own trash and could not complain to anyone about it.
I would also see what could be cut from spending. I would put a freeze on any government raises and such. And cancel any special functions or "trips" that officials seem to take a lot of. We are in the age of the internet and conference meetings online. So there is no need to travel around for meetings.
And I would also add a dollar fee for the use of the parks. Davidson County has this at some of the recreation centers and lakes. A dollar is something that everyone could afford and it would help the city out. That way property tax, most likely, would not have be raised. Especially during the Spring and Summer months when the parks are in full use.
-- Posted by PrpleHze on Mon, Feb 21, 2011, at 10:47 AM
I think before any progress is made, the taxpayers have to BELIEVE (KNOW) that the information they receive is accurate and honest.
You can not please everyone, but if I did not think I was being "snowed" I would feel better when a decision has to be made that does not meet my expectations.
This goes for any governmental body.
-- Posted by stevemills on Mon, Feb 21, 2011, at 10:52 AM
A mayor must first have a professional working relationship with each council member. He/she must be able to work as a team member and be respectable of council members and voters. He must have patience to look at different viewpoints.
A council member must work with constituants by listening, recommending, empathizing, and hearing. It is one thing to listen-another to hear. A good council member recognizes that he/she serves as a voice of the people and represents them at the table. When needed, he/she makes opinion known in public and in a respectable manner. He/she must seek knowledge. What has worked in the past, what has failed? What has worked in other towns?
Public Service is not a right but a privelege. It is just like owning a driver's license. Abuse it/lose it.
-- Posted by chas29 on Mon, Feb 21, 2011, at 11:42 AM
Step up and do the right thing.Have a property tax increase.This should have been done from the start.They wanted to save there political lifes,but its to late now.They will never see a seat again no matter what happens now.Do the tax increase,cut what you can,have a hiring freeze,reduce wasteful spending and take care of the good people of Shelbyville
-- Posted by mytaxesaremine on Mon, Feb 21, 2011, at 11:54 AM
Step 1---Increase property tax because sooner or later we must deal with drainage and sewer issues too.
Step 2--- Turn garbage pick-up over to Light& Power since they will be collecting fees.
Step 3---Buy some scanners and issue codes to be placed on trash cans. Everyone would pay according to weight since the landfills are charging per weight.
Step 4---Apoligize for disrespecting everyone and embarassing us as a town.
-- Posted by perkim on Mon, Feb 21, 2011, at 12:23 PM
I belive the best way out is going Metro.
I like a lot of you didn't like the lack of responce from city council,we are not going to answer Question's.
Now the mayor and the council thanks it ok to put a tax and an $18.00 on trash by the way some talked at the meeting.
we need to know why the trash thang has gone up from $770,000 to $950,000 in just two weeks.
The state of Tenn. need's to check the city book's
been to long sence they have been checked to find out were the money has gone.
-- Posted by airforce one on Mon, Feb 21, 2011, at 3:07 PM
I would cut everyone's salary to balance with the incoming taxes. I would then run to someplace and hide. It's hard out here for elected officials when the money trough runs dry.
-- Posted by Grits on Mon, Feb 21, 2011, at 4:14 PM
Being a Metro Government is an excellent idea!
A little bit of something is better then a whole lot of nothing.
It's time for growth and cooperation so the first thing is to hold a study session with all officials.The city council along with the county, the mayor,the city attorney, the financial director and the department heads that handle services including the emergency services and public services such as police and fire, highways and infrastructure and meet at a minimum once a month mandatory for study of our economic problems.
Stage two would be to get council members talking and hold open meetings with the public in their districts to get input from the public. Get the mayor to set meetings with Metro government entities that have a Metro Government and His first priority to travel and solicit new business in town for growth to include factory, and industries, for jobs and taxes, then businesses like Publix and professional services so the taxes stay here and money is spent in this town and not Murfreesboro and other surrounding areas.
Create a citizen watch group to discuss options and actions of our elected officials.
Eventually we need to work on our quality of life here without the stress, from things to do for our youth and the limiting of crime in our area to making our town beautiful and a nice place to live so it attracts businesses and people so our tax base expands.
It's not just the trash that is the issue, that issue has come up because we as a town have waited too long before planning our future and have been too lazy and complacent with our beautiful city. It is now time for action before we have to close this town due to lack of funds...We have done it to ourselves!!
And before any action has been taken get the council and mayor and our officials to read this blog...someone send them a memo to take notice all the ideas in this section of our town paper are meaningful and factual of what the people want and expect...maybe then they will get busy!!
-- Posted by chefgrape on Tue, Feb 22, 2011, at 1:07 PM
I just read this.
Near record level of U.S. County's dying. Why it is the economy 3,142 fading away.
If the Goverment close's down things will get really bad lay off's as gas is going higher,food,
utiltes, state tax's, local tax's, health care,
clothing. People just dont have the money and it's just the tip of the ice burg.
That's why i would like to see a goverment that care's here in Shelbyville.
If the city council would just stop and look at cut's that would cut the budget.
(1) cut Pensions.
(2) cut the park's.
(3) cut the spring and fall clean up.
(4)on trash day cut the truck that pick up non trash.
(5) Stop police car's from going home out in the county and in town its your money that pay's the gas the up keep on them.
(6)Stop the dog catcher from taking home the city truck used for animal pick up.
(7) stop all perks cell phone's and travel pay.
(8) Cut all city pay 5% every one.
(9) cut all city council,Mayor, city tresuer&city recorder & city Manager 10%.
(10) stop all buying only in Emergency.
(11) freeze on hireing.
(12)if this dont help then go METRO only way to go.
-- Posted by airforce one on Tue, Feb 22, 2011, at 4:24 PM
Those guys who have been working the garbage trucks through cold, rain, snow and ice all winter have done a fine job for the people of Shelbyville.
Our council has been in too much turmoil and at times appeared to be indifferent to the people.
Should the council do away with the jobs of those guys who have done a great job? Should members of the council take turns working on the garbage trucks?
-- Posted by bomelson on Thu, Feb 24, 2011, at 11:10 AM
i STILL THANK METRO IS BETTER.
-- Posted by airforce one on Thu, Feb 24, 2011, at 10:59 PM
-- Posted by airforce one on Thu, Feb 24, 2011, at 11:08 PM
I would try my best ro serve the people who elected me and not put the people second to my personal whims.
-- Posted by bomelson on Fri, Feb 25, 2011, at 2:32 PM
City council and the Mayor must have all the say now.
Is Mr. Dill the city manager or Cartwright? he is
doing all the talking.
In the past the city manager done the talking.
Maybe they fired him and the mayor takeing over that would be a big mistake to let the mayor run thing's ### ###.
-- Posted by airforce one on Fri, Feb 25, 2011, at 9:57 PM
According to Earthsavers-recyling paper,cardboard,plastic,cans,and glass can reduce a truck load of trash by 34%. For example if it cost 1,000 per truck load less 340.00=660.00 per truck load. Do the math-city manager.PROMOTE RECYLING! Put the savings back into the city not private haulers.
Sell those cans and other metals. For every ton of metal recycled-one and half ton of ore is saved. I challenge those on Industrial Board to get a plastic REcyler plant here. WE are SMack-Dab in middle of Car Manufacturers. Think NIssanin Symrna, Decherd, VW in Chattanooga plus GM coming back to Spring Hill. Create a few jobs. Oil is used in making plastic-help stop our dependence on foreign oil!
Community compost would use those leaves/grass clippings. Bag and sell that compost.
By supporting Recycling we teach our children and grandchildren steps to save the Earth. We are already leaving them a MASSIVE DEBT.
-- Posted by perkim on Sat, Feb 26, 2011, at 7:01 AM
If I were Mayor/Mananger or Council Person- I would be Checking out the EPA Pay-As-You-Throw Program.
-- Posted by ckna910 on Sat, Feb 26, 2011, at 8:38 AM
Well, alot of us remember 911 and after that the stock market fell, people starting lossing jobs,$15.00 an hour $18.00 an hour, housing market fell people had to start looking for work and guess what no more high paiding jobs $8.00 an hour is about it. But the council and mayor just kept on spending and hey it has caught up with them. Mayor and council 10 years ago should have the concern and think far enough ahead this day would come.
-- Posted by RD33 on Sat, Feb 26, 2011, at 9:53 AM
The mayor and council need to step up to the plate and make the neccessary cuts, alot of people have already took cuts in wages, people are working two and three jobs to make ends meets. The fat is in the budget and it needs to be trimmed out now.
-- Posted by RD33 on Sat, Feb 26, 2011, at 9:58 AM
How hard is it to see
you have to cut your pay as a last resort
or do without a paycheck altogether,
because your gov. is broke on March 4?
-- Posted by Unique-Lies on Sun, Feb 27, 2011, at 11:29 AM
Arizona is so desperate it sold off the state capitol, Supreme Court building and legislative chambers to a group of investors and now leases the buildings from their new owner. ( http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/12/1... )
All of the states are saying they just don't have the money. And the Cities and towns are just as bad. They apply for a new budget every year in October and by March 4 every government organization is flat broke and out of money. How does that happen?
Here's the Unique Lie; The Congress keeps spending money and borrowing more and now it wants us to believe the governments are broke.
They are broke but because they all expected more Stimulus money to run their states and cities also.
All the Federal Government has to do is give itself a Stimulus Package like it planned to do all along. The cities will be asking the states for money to help them.
Here is the problem: This is what the Federal Government is waiting for. It wants the States to beg for its help, so they will have to answer to Federal Control.
The Federal Government is big enough as it is. Now it will own more of the States by getting more jurisdiction. It took the schools over just by financially aiding the schools. The Government loaned the finance companies money in exchange for control over them. The States are next.
Every, every, every, every Major Metropolitan will fall under Federal Jurisdiction.
For those of you who don't understand that, it means you won't have any Constitutional rights in their Commercial Courts. That is how it was when the King of England took Americans to court. It did not recognize the Common Law rights of the people.
Federal Jurisdiction means the government has complete control over the people. FEMA has been designated as the Government Agency that will deal with the population when there is an Emergency, Natural or man made. Obama is going to borrow money so he can give $30,000,000+ to FEMA to help their advancement in Federal Control (Armed Forces) which will be Martial Law because the U.S. Constitution doesn't recognize a FEMA Armed Force. Only Congress can delegate powers to FEMA and only by the consent of the people. That has never happened.
FEMA already has future Buses for transporting people to relocation centers, Hospitals on wheels and Ambulances. FEMA can not even get out of their own way and they have been put in charge of State Citizens with the consent of the States.
The Federal Government doesn't need the consent of the States when it has to support the States.
Put two and two together. Not only is the Government broke and the States, but we the people are going broke and the Government is helping us go broke faster with their spending.
The cost of Living is Sky Rocketing because our money has lost its value. Oil has doubled in the same week to $200 /barrel raising the price of Gas at the pumps. It may soon go to $10 per gal or even higher if Saudi Arabia raises their price of oil or stops shipping to us.
When it goes to $10 or more a gallon, I won't be able to drive anywhere. I will have to walk. I won't spend that much for gas.
So, It's not just the Mayor who has a problem. It is all of us. And of course, the Mayor will raise taxes or invent a new tax to get his hands into your pocket.
On top of that the Federal and State Governments will stick their hands in our pocket as the Mayor pulls his out.
Trash Pick up? I doubt if that issue is even going through the minds of those in charge of running the City. If the Mayor gets money out of his hat for Trash Service where is he going to get the money to pay his own salary let alone his employees?
If I were the Mayor, I would get out of town before I got Tared and feathered or hung from a tree.
-- Posted by Unique-Lies on Mon, Feb 28, 2011, at 11:02 PM
Now, now, let's not get too excited there unique.
Don't want to see you blow a fuse or kick a breaker.
-- Posted by Blessed Assurance on Tue, Mar 1, 2011, at 12:38 PM
Awe, this ain't nut-un, you should see:
Is the Economy Improving?
-- Posted by Unique-Lies on Wed, Mar 2, 2011, at 1:08 PM
If i were the Mayor i'd just quit he's nothing but a joke.
-- Posted by airforce one on Wed, Mar 2, 2011, at 5:16 PM
When I said "If I were the Mayor, I would get out of town before I got Tared and feathered or hung from a tree."
I don't know your Mayor. I was talking about what I would do if I was the Mayor of your Town and ran out of money.
I have always told it like it is, good or bad. Most people would like to see me run out of town and I ain't even the Mayor.
-- Posted by Unique-Lies on Wed, Mar 2, 2011, at 8:09 PM
The Mayor need's to go he is a disabilty to Shelbyville.
Meaning-- Lack of abilty or power to do something.
-- Posted by airforce one on Fri, Mar 4, 2011, at 2:27 AM
If i were the Mayor i would be asking The police chief why HE was not here to interduce the driveing school instead of an officer (He just
not with the program nor will he ever be.)
-- Posted by airforce one on Fri, Mar 4, 2011, at 1:11 PM
I called Miss. Pruitt And ask her to call me no call yet in return.
I now of a number of ways the City can make money if they only listen.
-- Posted by airforce one on Fri, Mar 4, 2011, at 1:14 PM
I can't see any hard working middle class person okay with a tax increase. Hey they are cutting out fireworks and that is a move in the right direction, now lets see if there is something else we can cut back on, I'm sure there is if you would look real hard, we don't need to worry bout how the traffic goes around the square, its been fine for sooooo many years.
-- Posted by RD33 on Fri, Mar 4, 2011, at 6:00 PM
I wage war on the people that own the dump's in town they rent for $150.00 A week that are not fit to live in and the city turns a blind eye on.
-- Posted by airforce one on Sat, Mar 5, 2011, at 1:39 AM
What do you think about the money the city gives to non profits? This is a hard question because who decides what is deserving and what is not. Some like Skills Development and Child Development are important and needed. Question is the arts and library and others.
-- Posted by racingray on Sun, Mar 6, 2011, at 6:32 PM
A lot of company's dont give out money in hard time's and the city schould stop I for one do support Child Development but congress has cut them to the art was cut by conngress also
The Library is all ways wanting money for this and that they need to charge more and just stop asking for more,
-- Posted by airforce one on Sun, Mar 6, 2011, at 8:22 PM
I guess I got one to comment on and that is the trees that got put out around the square and they are nice, but after they were out then we had to hire someone to get them trimmed and take care of them because no one knew how, we have the equipment and man power, why not send them to get some training so we could save the money we are paying someone to do it.
-- Posted by RD33 on Mon, Mar 7, 2011, at 7:34 PM
-- Posted by airforce one on Wed, Mar 9, 2011, at 5:49 AM
Looks like Moore County just landed a new company and 70 jobs in Recycling Plastic drink bottles to make carpeting for Nissan. The city council and mayor needs to get on the recycling promotion. The average person in U.S.A. throws away enough trash in a lifetime to fill 5 Garbage Trucks.
-- Posted by ckna910 on Thu, Mar 10, 2011, at 12:26 PM
Looks like Moore County just landed a new company and 70 jobs in Recycling Plastic drink bottles to make carpeting for Nissan. The city council and mayor needs to get on the recycling promotion. The average person in U.S.A. throws away enough trash in a lifetime to fill 5 Garbage Trucks.
-- Posted by ckna910 on Thu, Mar 10, 2011, at 12:26 PM
Looks like Moore County just landed a new company and 70 jobs in Recycling Plastic drink bottles to make carpeting for Nissan. The city council and mayor needs to get on the recycling promotion. The average person in U.S.A. throws away enough trash in a lifetime to fill 5 Garbage Trucks.
-- Posted by ckna910 on Thu, Mar 10, 2011, at 12:26 PM
I just don't know about the codes enforcer when I look at the houses on Green Lane or street with all those add ons that was done, I wonder if they had a permit to do that, really a eye sore.
-- Posted by RD33 on Thu, Mar 10, 2011, at 1:34 PM
our city manager has nothing to hide.He is doing a great job.He is well educated.He is honest to a fault.he will not take a bribe.it makes no difference to him if you are rich or poor you will be treated fairly.he allows anyone to come to his office and discuss any city concerns they might have.We are in good hands with Mike Dill as City manager.He truley wants whats best for the whole city not just one group.
-- Posted by washington on Fri, Mar 11, 2011, at 3:36 PM
Mr. Dill is a good city manager. He was very helpful to me when I went to talk with him. Some of the city council members are showing their"True Colors" by actions. I am proud of our Mayor and the members who realized that ousting him and putting a heavier load on Ms. Lamb would have been a bad move for the city. I support them and encourage them to keep pushing our city ahead. We have some serious issues ahead and the time for cronism is over.
To: Mr. Dill-When God close a door, He opens a window. You are in my prayers.
-- Posted by ckna910 on Fri, Mar 11, 2011, at 4:29 PM
Mr. Dill is a good city manager. He was very helpful to me when I went to talk with him. Some of the city council members are showing their"True Colors" by actions. I am proud of our Mayor and the members who realized that ousting him and putting a heavier load on Ms. Lamb would have been a bad move for the city. I support them and encourage them to keep pushing our city ahead. We have some serious issues ahead and the time for cronism is over.
To: Mr. Dill-When God close a door, He opens a window. You are in my prayers.
-- Posted by ckna910 on Fri, Mar 11, 2011, at 4:29 PM
I dont belive Mr.Dill's a good city Manager he jumped the gun and tore down a house that did not belong to the city at a tune of $10,000 dollers
and he lied to the community over the trash issue
but he gave a 90 day notice witch schould be honerd, lamp does not need to be city Manager sorry Rose,pruitt,Holland but you all what is wrong with Shelbyville.
AS far as it goes for 5 police officer's for there driveing school 2 is enought they all go over board abougth every thing they do.
If the city so broke how can you all approve expenditures for attendancefor legislative day
just pay your oun way all you do is spend
-- Posted by airforce one on Fri, Mar 11, 2011, at 4:49 PM
This is what is wrong with city council these ladyes they are wrong 90% of the time.
That is why i am for a metro goverment it will stop all this fighting they cant get along so lets go METRO.
-- Posted by airforce one on Fri, Mar 11, 2011, at 5:16 PM
I am all for Metro government as it would surely be better than what we have. I would like to see our jail inmates given jobs like maybe working on garbage trucks and picking up trash and cleaning up the city and county owned buildings. Why not give them a paint brush if something needs painting? Stop the police from taking their police cars home with them, especially if they live outside the city limits which some of them live several miles outside the city. Stop running the school buses for a 2 hour day of school like just before Christmas. It costs just as much for a 2 hour party as for an all day. Another thing I would do if I were mayor is require all houses to have a number posted either on the house or on a visible mailbox in case of an emergency. I know of one street in the city, one block long and at one end the numbers start at 900 and the other end it starts at 400. This and any other mix-ups like this should be corrected.
-- Posted by Poksalad on Sat, Mar 12, 2011, at 5:08 PM
the city manager did not lie about the trash issue.would you please go to his office and he will show you exactly what transpired.im ashamed of a few people accusing without all the facts.i dont mean to be disrespectful but please give the man a chance. by the way there are only 3 metros in tn cuz they dont work. he has no intention on be anthing but truthful,and right now the truth bites.
-- Posted by washington on Sun, Mar 13, 2011, at 10:35 AM
Sorry Washington but he did lie there was no such lae or anything as he put it to the people in Shelbyville and he QUIT be cause he cant do as he want's to do it dont work that way in the real world he may have his way at home but that's were it end's now the truth bites even harder.
-- Posted by airforce one on Sun, Mar 13, 2011, at 1:01 PM
You are right i asked abought that ten years ago
house numbers never got an answer to it good luck on that.
The police car's going home out in the county could be stoped by city council but there to
short on brain power to see it cost money The police chief said the states does we can to of corse he not to bright any way.
And thats a good idea abough inmates working it
would help pay there fines or jail money
As long as we have these people running our town thangs just will not get done right from the mayor to the city council and others that's been in charge to long here.
If you have noticed there all family our family
members with the same type of mind do nothing but help your self it free on the people of Shelbyville.
-- Posted by airforce one on Sun, Mar 13, 2011, at 1:25 PM
we need to change the law's to work for the town and they need to look at itas things change every day nothing staye's the same this town so far behind in the time's you cant run this town as it were the 50's IT"S 2011.
-- Posted by airforce one on Sun, Mar 13, 2011, at 1:37 PM
Washington, you are right.We the public make decisions without facts. The bad part is they really don't want to know the truth. As far as legislative day, I am told the city only paid the mayors way, it was last week. I was at the garbage meeting and we were told after the meeting we could come down front and the council would be glad to answer questions. I went down and ask questions along with five more people. If the people really cared would they not have gone and ask questions and found out the truth!! Inmates by law can only work by volunteer and only certain jobs. I went to the sheriffs office and asked. How many people really ask questions to the right people? I also ask about the confusing garbage law. My opinion is Mr Dill was new and believed what the older city administrative employees told him. How many of us know all the laws? A city manager is a regular person like us, and he also makes mistakes just like we do it is just the few people that are perfect that always bash any public official that does mess up. The people that think the job is easy need to run for the job. I think they are taking applications now for city manager. I would not want their job because of the radical people that are always side tracking the whole system to address their personal problems and wonder why the city cannot move forward. We need to be more positive and try to help instead of just criticizing everything.
-- Posted by racingray on Sun, Mar 13, 2011, at 7:20 PM
I just wish the women would stop behaving like emotional teenagers.they cant seem to make a decision but when they actually do they back track if one of their friends gets mad and they blame the decision that they made on Mr Dill.He gives them options they vote and get mad at him.I think maybe they are getting tired of their posistions.Remember Mr Dill did not create this budget crunch nor did he play the blame game.He simply said "lets go forward and help all the citizens of Shelbyville.We can do it with unity".I just dont know why the girls are so hostile?
-- Posted by washington on Sun, Mar 13, 2011, at 8:07 PM
I agree. It looks like they should stay tactful even in disagreements. After the last few meetings, Rose and Holland run back to talk to Farrar. I hope he is not influencing their decisions. He is the one putting the kiddy signs out slamming the city when his properties on Madison look like trash holes. I don't like saying that but he doesn't mind saying bad things about others.
-- Posted by racingray on Sun, Mar 13, 2011, at 8:20 PM
airforce one why dont you talk to mr dill yourself and you will find out the truth.He only repeated what he was told by state officials.So if he was miss informed that does not mean he lied.Good gief give the man a break.He has a masters degree in business and is doing a great job.I believe he could use you on his side not against him.please rethink some of your harsh comments.
-- Posted by washington on Sun, Mar 13, 2011, at 8:21 PM
Harsh comments usually don't come from informed people. The people that go on hearsay are the ones that holler the loudest like some of the previous council members.
-- Posted by racingray on Sun, Mar 13, 2011, at 8:30 PM
I have talked to Mr. Dill thats when i called the state and was told differnt at the very start of this mess thank you.
-- Posted by airforce one on Sun, Mar 13, 2011, at 9:51 PM
Every one knows the the very people that you two are talking abought and yes its true if you got money then you have a say if you dont you have no say same every where but it show's more in a small town like Shelbyville.
As for you Mr. or miss. racingray i call the right people and ask if thangs are being said right i dont just jump in.
As for Masters degree in business good for him
A degree no good if you dont know what your doing
and to me he dont know what he is doing like
the $10,000 bobo.
I have been here longer then he and belive me we have a circle of people here that will eat you alive if you get in there way if there is something they want.
-- Posted by airforce one on Sun, Mar 13, 2011, at 10:16 PM
To Washington you are right abought the women they dont like him nor did they vote for him to be the city manager.
And so that every body know's i dont like them eather but i did not put them there.
-- Posted by airforce one on Sun, Mar 13, 2011, at 10:28 PM
u keep talking about the 10.000 dollor bobo the house needed to come down and the councel voted on it. I dont always agree with everything that goes on with our town but please dont bring it down.Mr dill does know what he is doing and he knows he will always have people like you trying to find fault in everything,You know the state missinformed the councel.so let it go.
-- Posted by washington on Mon, Mar 14, 2011, at 8:07 AM
to airforce one Maybe Mr dill is just sticking to doing what he feels is best for the City in a round about way I think you and I might be on the same page.I think?.Im sorry if I offened you but please give dill a break he came into a big mess.
-- Posted by washington on Mon, Mar 14, 2011, at 8:22 AM
wsshington no you did offend me i know he walked in to a mess its been a mess for a long time with the Mayor right down to the city council all but one Mr. Meeks the others i dont trust at all.
I am not saying Mr. Dill is a bad person i just belive he's over his head but look who he has to work with not good company at all.
-- Posted by airforce one on Mon, Mar 14, 2011, at 11:07 AM
I really trust Meek, Landers, and Williams. They are all working trustworthy people.
-- Posted by racingray on Mon, Mar 14, 2011, at 9:12 PM
to racingray: meeks,Landers,and williams trust Dilland they would know as they have lived in our fair community for several years. They are just as much for all of us, as dill is for us.God save us from people who want to tare our town to bits by lies and deception.
-- Posted by washington on Tue, Mar 15, 2011, at 8:28 PM
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Major U.S. stock markets closed mixed on Wednesday after minutes from the Federal Reserve's June meeting indicated that several policymakers were cozying to the plan of reducing the central bank's asset purchase program.
The S&P 500 rose 0.02% to 1,652.62. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.06% to 15,291.66. The Nasdaq added 0.47% to 3,520.76.
The minutes said that the committee once again discussed strategies for the gradual normalization of its monetary policy stance and the size and composition of the Fed's balance sheet, with about half advocating an end to purchases in late 2013, which supports the view that tapering could begin this year. However, while most participants said these discussions were a good idea for longer-term planning, "some felt that the discussion was premature" as they needed even more reinforcing evidence that the labor market was truly back on its feet.
"It's not a done deal and there is still July/August labor market data," said Tanweer Akram, senior economist at ING Investment Management. "Provided those are decent numbers around 175,000 to 200,000
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2. Set up 3 plates: one of seasoned flour, the second of the eggs beaten with a tablespoon of water, the third with the bread crumbs.
3. Mash the cooled potatoes with the cheese.� Scoop up a half cup of the potato mixture, and shape into a patty.� Dip into flour, then egg, then coat with bread crumbs, shaking off the excess after each one.� Continue until all the potato mixture is used.� Refrigerate, lightly covered with plastic wrap, on a foil-lined baking sheet, for 1 to 2 hours.
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EricZ wrote:I'm returning to my roots after 11+ years away and am looking for suggestions in the used bike market under $1000. I'm 6' 200 pounds, 40 years old and have all of the accompanying back pain etc. that comes with it. I would like to get back to the singletrack at Boyce, Apollo, Moraine etc.. I tend to hammer through obstacles rather than gracefully clear them and have always liked light hardtail bikes and never rode 29's, full suspension, suspension seats or disc brakes but am open to suggestions. What do you think?
EricZ wrote:I'm returning to my roots after 11+ years away and am looking for suggestions in the used bike market under $1000.
Deluxe wrote:As far as wheel strength it's all relative. I have seen McWilly clean a 4-5 footer on a 29er hardtail, and by my estimate, he is well over 200 pounds. I have also seen several taco'ed 26 wheels at the bottom of the lift at Seven Springs (shitty bikes or rims possibly).
Jason wrote:There is no debate about strength, a bigger wheel is weaker, it is a leverage thing.
Deluxe wrote:PS: Shred does fly out the turns but ask him about that one tree...
Shred303 wrote:Some folks infer that you just can't get a 29er wheel that holds up well enough and that is not the case. In many riders practical experience 29er wheels held up the same and even better inspite of the leverage thing. Perhaps that reason is just dumb luck or chance or perhaps there is another reason for it. Who knows but it's certainly worth mentioning because with all the ranting and raving that goes on you'd expect that us 29er riders would be riding around with spare wheels and truing stands strapped onto our bikes.
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The primary reason why it's more difficult for a youth team player to deal with emotions is because of the way in which the brain is designed. Let me explain a little. It is the middle part of the brain which is the emotional part of the brain. This is the part that fires up when you get angry, frustrated or despondent. In stark contrast the front part of the brain is the rational part that allows you to manage your emotions. It helps you to think and bring reason to any situation. Despite the fact that some adults are better than others at managing their emotions, it is not until adulthood that the front part of the brain fully connects with the emotional middle brain. In fact it's not until the age of 25 that all the connections fully develop. Before that age, and especially as a teenager there are fewer connections so your ability to deal with tough times on the pitch are limited.
However there are footballpsychology techniques that you can use that help you grow these connections and help you become better at dealing with emotions and in turn more focused. Here is a simple 4-step process to improve your emotional management:
1.As a footballpsychologist I tell my clients that managing emotions actually begins before playing. It's so important to understand that football is not a game of perfect. Decisions are going to go against you, you will make mistakes as will your team mates, some weeks your opponents will play miraculously well and some weeks things will just go against you. Accept this. Before you cross that white line say to yourself "Ok there will be some moments during the game today when things will happen that I don't like. Make sure I forget these moments and keep playing positively."
2.Emotions start to get out of control when you focus on the things you can't control. There is a great saying in footballpsychology which is "Control the controllables." Recognise what you can and can't control and make sure you don't sweat the things you can't. Focus on the things you can control. Examples of things you can't control on the pitch include the referee and the conditions of the pitch. Both are beyond our control and yet I continue to see and experience players who get wound up by both.
3.Managing emotions start with SPOTTING that you are getting angry, frustrated or down on yourself. In fact this is the most crucial part of emotional management. Allow a negative emotion to take hold and it can wreck your game. Awareness is the first step in dealing with your feelings. When you SPOT that you are getting angry label what is happening to you. Say to yourself "I am getting angry". Some of the leading science researchers in the world have discovered that simply labelling the emotion you are feeling is alone enough to deal with the emotion. As a footballpsychologist I find this method really effective.
4. Now it's time to SHIFT that negative emotion. Shift your anger by taking some deep breaths and by telling yourself to "relax!" Simple idea but not always easy to do. If you are feeling despondent then lift yourself by using your body language. Start moving, constantly check your shoulders to see what's going on around you, get on your toes and communicate with your team mates loudly. You need actions that get adrenaline and dopamine (your focus hormone) flowing to raise your alertness and motivation. Classic footballpsychology in action!


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by John MacArthur
Not everyone is cut out for leadership in the church. That's why Paul in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 expands on his instruction for men by describing the categories and qualifications for church leadership. In verse 1 he says, "It is a trustworthy statement; if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do."
An essential requirement for a church leader is that he be a man. Women have a vitally important role in the church, the home, and in society. That role, however, does not include leadership over God's people. While both men and women can serve in a variety of ways under the general and broad category of deacon (1 Timothy 3:8–13), Paul makes it clear that the leadership of the church is limited to men.
"Overseer" refers to those men who are called by God to lead His church. In the New Testament the terms overseer, pastor, and elder all refer to the same office (cf. Acts 20:28; Titus 1:5–9; 1 Peter 5:1–2). Among their responsibilities are ruling, preaching, and teaching (1 Timothy 5:17), praying for the sick (James 5:14), caring for the church, setting an example for the people to follow (1 Peter 5:1–3), establishing church policy (Acts 15:22-33), and ordaining other leaders (1 Timothy 4:14).
The character and effectiveness of any church is directly related to the quality of its leadership. That's why the Bible stresses the importance of qualified church leadership and delineates specific standards for evaluating those who would serve in that sacred position. Failure to adhere to those standards has caused many of the problems that churches throughout the world currently face.
It is significant that Paul's description of the qualifications for overseers focuses on their character rather than their function. That's because a man is qualified by who he is, not by what he does.
And those spiritual qualifications are nonnegotiable. I am convinced they are part of what determines whether a man is indeed called by God to the ministry. Bible schools and seminaries can help equip a man for ministry. Church boards and pulpit committees can extend opportunities for him to serve. But only God can call a man and make him fit for the ministry. And that call is not a matter of analyzing one's talents and then selecting the best career option. It's a Spirit-generated compulsion to be a man of God and serve Him in the church. Those whom God calls will meet the qualifications.
Why are the standards so high? Because whatever the leaders are, the people become. As Hosea said, "Like people, like priest" (Hosea 4:9). Jesus said, "Everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher" (Luke 6:40). Biblical history demonstrates that people will seldom rise above the spiritual level of their leadership.
You might think these qualifications don't apply to you because you don't sense God's call. Yet the only significant difference between an elder's qualifications and those of a deacon is that an elder must be skilled as a teacher (cf. 1 Timothy 3:1–13). In addition, Paul applies most of these character qualities to all believers in his other letters. So in that sense, whether you are male or female, these qualities ought to be the goals in your Christian life. But if you are a man seeking a position of leadership, you must meet the required qualifications.
While Paul begins by commending the man who desires the office of elder (1 Timothy 3:1), no one should ever be placed into church leadership on desire alone. It is the church's responsibility to affirm a man's qualifications for ministry by measuring him against God's standard for leadership as delineated in verses 2–7.
A fundamental, universal requirement for an overseer is that he "must be above reproach" (1 Timothy 3:2). It is an absolute necessity. The Greek text indicates that being above reproach is the man's present state—he has sustained a reputation for being irreproachable. There's nothing to accuse him of. It doesn't refer to sins he committed before he matured as a Christian—unless those sins remain a blight on his life.
A church leader's life must not be marred by sin or vice—be it an attitude, habit, or incident. That's not to say he must be perfect, but there must not be any obvious defect in his character. He must be a model of godliness so he can legitimately call his congregation to follow his example (Philippians 3:17). That is a high standard, but it isn't a double standard. Since you are responsible to follow the example of your godly leaders (Hebrews 13:7, 17), God requires you to be above reproach as well. The difference is that certain sins can disqualify church leaders for life, whereas that's not necessarily true for less prominent roles in the church. Nevertheless, God requires blamelessness of all believers (cf. Ephesians 1:4; Philippians 1:10; Colossians 1:22; 2 Peter 3:14; Jude 24).
A church leader disqualifies himself when his unrighteousness communicates to others that one can live in sin and still be a spiritual leader. Malicious people are always looking for ways to discredit the reputation of Christ and His church. A sinful leader plays right into their hands, giving them an unparalleled opportunity to justify their lack of belief.
It's not coincidental that many pastors fall into sin and disqualify themselves from ministry. Satan works hard at undermining the integrity of spiritual leaders, because in so doing, he destroys their ministries and brings reproach upon Christ. Therefore spiritual leaders must guard their thoughts and actions carefully, and congregations must pray earnestly for the strength of their leadership. An unholy pastor is like a stained-glass window: a religious symbol that obscures the light. That's why the initial qualification for spiritual leadership is blamelessness. As Paul delineates the other qualifications for overseers, he simply expands on the particulars of what it means to be above reproach.
We'll look at some of those particulars next time.
(Adapted from Divine Design. All Scripture quotations are from the New American Standard Bible.)
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I certainly agree with Dr. MacArthur's explanation of an elder being blameless and look forward to further explanations of the other qualifications. I have a question, though. How does a person know if he is "called" to be an elder? A "Spirit-generated compulsion" sounds something like a special vision or revelation that is given. I have struggled with this question recently and have not found any answers except for a man to review the qualifications. Thanks.
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Is John Macarthur the only pastor these days that publically addresses these matters? (I know he's not) but he seems to stay "on top of stuff." Kudos!!!
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I don't understand the above "both men and women can serve in a variety of ways under the general and broad category of deacon (1 Timothy 3:8–13)". Verses 8 and 11 both begin with "likewise". I understand the "likewise" to refer back to the bishop/elder qualifications of the previous seven verses. There it is clear Paul is saying a bishop/elder is a man. Doesn't "likewise" in the deacon qualifications mean a deacon is also a man? How can a woman deacon be the husband of one wife (verse 12)?
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Spirit-generated compulsion "is a desire to be a man of God and serve Him in the church."
"Those whom God calls will meet the qualifications."
"That's because a man is qualified by who he is, not by what he does."
"no one should ever be placed into church leadership on desire alone. It is the church's responsibility to affirm a man's qualifications for ministry by measuring him against God's standard for leadership as delineated in 1 Timothy 3: 2-7".
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Fidel,Thanks for sharing! Enjoyed reading about your experiences...great videos, photos....wish you were closer to have someone to commiserate with.
Fidel,I keep rewatching your video to study the technique... good stuff! And less than 90 second bake for a gorgeous pie! I'm going to have to think about reducing how much dough I put into my dough box (putting 20x 7.6 oz doughs) since they seem to meld together on final rise and have become very challenging to take out round....
They still look very nice! It's amazing what we learn from our mistakes.
Fidel, thank you so much for documenting your process. It will be an invaluable resource and point of reference for myself and others. The pies look great as usual! Chau


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The first in Algorithmix's new Chromium Series of reference mastering plug-ins, K-Stereo is available now as a Windows VST effect (support for the VST 3.0 standard is in place). That price tag will certainly put a lot of people off – this is very much a pro audio product - but there is a demo version on the Algorithmix website, so you can try that and decide if it's one you're willing to pay.


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X-voltage's top albums of 2010
I was just looking at other people's 2010 list, so I decided to make one too (even though it's a little late). This list is of the bands I personally listen to, I'm not considering other bands' albums, since I haven't listened to them.
10. Hellyeah- Stampede: I don't think it's nearly as good as their debut, but still a decent album.
9. As I Lay Dying- The Powerless Rise: I love An Ocean Between Us, but this album did not live up to its predecessor. I still do enjoy it. The breakdown on Anodyne Sea is one of my favorites of all time.
8. All That Remains- For We Are Many: I love Fall of Ideals and This Darkened Heart and most of Overcome. This album has some great songs like For We Are Many, Some of the People All of the Time, and Dead Wrong but the I think it's their weakest effort of the last four albums.
7. Rob Zombie- Hellbilly Deluxe 2: When this album first came out, I loved it. I don't listen to it nearly as much as I used to. I've seen Rob Zombie live 3 times since this album has come out and he has been absolutely amazing each time. One of my favorite live acts. Love his movies too. There's a few songs off of this album that are great live (Sick Bubblegum with the giant balls flying around the crowd, Jesus Frankenstein, and What)
6. Disturbed- Asylum: I found this to be the typical Disturbed album. Don't get me wrong, I like Disturbed but I think most of their albums only produce about 5 maybe 6 good songs, and this album does just that. I saw them in Bloomington, Illinois this past January and they were great. New songs were awesome live. Standouts on album: Asylum, The Animal, Another Way to Die, My Child, Sacrifice.
5. Soilwork- The Panic Broadcast: I really enjoyed this album. Good to see Pete Wichers back. A lot of great songs including Late for the Kill, Early for the Slaughter, Two Lives Worth of Reckoning, The Thrill, Deliverance is Mine, and Enter Pavlov's Dog. I absolutely have loved the last three albums, and my favorite is by far Stabbing the Drama (one of my top 15 albums of all time).
4. Black Label Society- Order of the Black: Just a killer album. So many great songs including Crazy Horse, Parade of the Dead, Overlord, and Godspeed Hellbound. It's good to see BLS is back on track after their disappointing last album.
3. Chimaira- Coming Alive: My second favorite band behind Metallica. Just saw them this past December in Chicago. Awesome!!! I know this cd isn't a studio album, but it has sooooo many features. The live cd is great with a huge set (for Chimaira), it includes a dvd of the same concert, and about 5 or 6 extra hours of bonus features that are a MUST SEE, including the documentaries for Resurrection and The Infection.
2. Fear Factory- Mechanize: Probably my third or fourth favorite band of all time, and when this cd came out, I didn't stop listening to it for at least 4 months. I haven't decided if this or Demanufacture is my favorite Fear Factory album, but both are in my top 15 of all time. Each song is terrific and the fact that Dino is back is amazing. I can't believe they made such a great album late in their career (the situation reminds me of Machine Head's The Blackening).
1. Stone Sour- Audio Secrecy: I've been a Stone Sour fan for a long time, and I absolutely love their first two cd's. I believe this cd is a masterpiece and is in my top 10 of all time. I know it's not too metal, but I do consider it metal (even though it is probably their softest album). I hope this cd catches on down the road like GNR's Appetite for Destruction did. I think this is BY FAR Corey Taylor's best vocal album. Every song (including the bonus tracks which are a must buy because they may be the best 3 songs on the album) is amazing, and couldn't be written any better. Stone Sour said that this is the album they always wanted to make and this is how they wanted to sound, and I completely agree with them.
So you have 10 albums from last year?
I usually don't knock people's best of Lists, but if Stone Sour is your number one album...well whatever floats your boat I guess.
One of the better best of 2010 lists ive seen.
[QUOTE=Indestructible;337135]One of the better best of 2010 lists ive seen.[/QUOTE]
If you like going to the Attitude Bunny section of Hot Topic, this is a great list. Otherwise, no.
Thank you Indestructible. I know it's a little mainstream, but that's what I think are the best 10 albums. And no, I didn't just buy 10 albums from 2010, these were just the best. Stone Sour's new cd just clicked with me. For some reason I love it, and there are a lot of heavy songs on the cd, take a listen. Also I've never been in hot topic:rocker:
[QUOTE=x-voltage;337175]Thank you Indestructible. I know it's a little mainstream, but that's what I think are the best 10 albums. And no, I didn't just buy 10 albums from 2010, these were just the best. Stone Sour's new cd just clicked with me. For some reason I love it, and there are a lot of heavy songs on the cd, take a listen. Also I've never been in hot topic:rocker:[/QUOTE]
I know Stone Sour, I bought the album and reviewed it here. There are some good songs on there. But it's by no means a Metal album, and by no means album of the year. It's a good Hard Rock album, I'll gite it that, but that's all I'll give it.
[QUOTE=x-voltage;337175]Thank you Indestructible. I know it's a little mainstream, but that's what I think are the best 10 albums. And no, I didn't just buy 10 albums from 2010, these were just the best. Stone Sour's new cd just clicked with me. For some reason I love it, and there are a lot of heavy songs on the cd, take a listen. Also I've never been in hot topic:rocker:[/QUOTE]
Well I like mainstream. Why do I get the feeling people here hate bands just because they are mainstream?
Also with your lists most of bands are clean singers and the screamers you can understand what they are saying.I have also heard of every band on your list, some of the other best of 2010 lists have 40 bands that I have never heard of. I have no idea where some of you find the bands you do.
[QUOTE=Indestructible;337203]Why do I get the feeling people here hate bands just because they are mainstream?[/QUOTE]
I really hope you're not including me apart of that.
*if you don't like long rants, skip this*[/B]
Not all of us here hate mainstream music, Current Mainstream music sucks for the most part. I'm not just talking Rock, I mean in General. Rap used to be cool, and there are some great artists still around but what's popular now...sucks! And that can be said of every major genre out there today.
Does every mainstream artist or band suck? Of course not. But the whole idea of becoming mainstream is to appeal to the "main Stream" of music listeners out there.
There in lies my problem with mainstream. I have much more respect for underground bands then I do top 40 bands. Why because those bands are writing real music, for themselves and the fans that care about them. Once you hit it big, every band will put out a song that tries to appeal to the grand audience. Not to say under the radar bands don't do that as well.
The goal of all musicians, sans Cloudkicker and others like him thinking wise, is to become a success and be able to live off making music. That is my eventual goal myself being a drummer.
Bringing myself into this again, my guitarist is a prime example of most mainstream musicians. He joined a band in August of last year *American Gothic*, that is now going to be going on tour with Marilyn Manson starting in April. In that fashion they wear eyeliner, scarves, makeup, etc. Do I enjoy that? No. Would I do that with my band with him, Shattered? Never! But then again, they play music that appeals to the Mainstream of Hard Rock and are an ideal band to go on tour with Manson. And even though American Gothic now has the potential to become a huge band in America, I honestly can't blame him for wanting to become a success. Shattered didn't make it yet, and hell maybe because of this tour, maybe Shattered can get some success out of it. Maybe, Maybe Not.
For myself, I guess I want to have my cake and eat it too. I want to play music I like to play and become a success. Is that to say that I would give that up to play in a Mainstream band where I could be a success the rest of my life? That is hard to say because When someone gets that offered, it's hard not to turn down playing for a living if that is your passion in life.
But I digress back to topic.
Getting back to how it is here. Most of us here, don't want to listen to what is cool at hot Topic, the half hour of videos on Headbangers ball, and what gives pre or early pubescent Teens on the Mayhem forums. Just because it's mainstream, it doesn't make it appealing. It's how the individual person feels. Face it Disturbed is not Metal. They are Hard Rock, simple as that. Is Metallica Metal? No fucking shit they are! Are they Mainstream. You bet you ass they are! Do they appeal to what the mainstream Rock kids like anymore? Not a chance! Metallica will get shit on for the rest of their career and well on after? Why? When you ask most people, it's because they tried to appeal to the mainstream...and it worked. Many fans feel let down, others embrace them and only listen to Enter Sandman and Nothing Else Matters. And others will listen to Metallica because they enjoy all of what they do.
It's not just bands that try to be mainstream and make it. Look at Celtic Frost. They tried it too. Do that many people care that they tried to go mainstream. No! Not to say their isn't some European Satanic guy out there living in mother's basement who still hates Celtic Frost for trying, but most Celtic Frost remember them for what they represent, being brutal and writing great songs.
But you also gotta understand that the mainstream media is not the only way to find great music. Right here I found some of my favorite bands, and one of my top 10 favorite bands of all time, Alcest. Is it mainstream radio worth, honestly any song off Souvenirs d'un autre monde should be. Will i9t ever? no. Because it's 4 years old now, it's not marketable to top 40 US radio due to it being in French, and Neige is not marketable to 13-19 year olds in high school that are on the football team or a pregnant teenage blonde who still wants to be the Cheerleader captain. But I'm ok with that. You can call it that "band in your back pocket" syndrome, but I call it enjoying good music because I consider it good.
What's the point of this whole rant? It's plain simple...
Metal fans, as a whole, like any music, want to listen to music they like and appeals to them. Sometimes it's on the radio, sometimes it stays in the underground. But the point is, either you like it or don't. There's good bands in the mainstream, just as much as there is good music in the underground. It just depends on how much time you are willing to look for it.
Rant over...and yes I can't sleep, that's why I wrote this.
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