Jesse's House is sporting a new look with a new logo thanks to business sponsor Click Graphix, Inc. but their cause remains the same. Each day adolescent women from across the greater Atlanta-area are brought together at Jesse’s House to find something they are missing - understanding and support through a loving environment. Working with a number of young ladies, presenting a variety of different backgrounds, Jesse’s House is a non-profit organization that provides emergency and long-term care to youth who have suffered abuse or delinquency that grew out of the recognized need for a children’s emergency shelter in the North Georgia area.
The shelter has three main goals they strive for on a daily basis: to serve high risk girls between the ages of seven and seventeen who are referred from the Department of Family and Children’s Services or Department of Juvenile Justice; to reunify the residents with their families whenever possible; and to provide a safe house until appropriate placement is found.
As a gallery owner and art dealer, I am often asked what makes fine art valuable. It’s really a fundamental question to ask. What makes a $50 bill worth $50? Perhaps faith in the government who printed it? What makes an 1878 Morgan dollar worth $20? Scarcity? Demand? Condition?
These examples actually relate to the value of fine art. For thousands of years, man has created art in its various forms – at some point, someone began to value and buy it. Today, the art industry is enormous, estimated at $4 billion in the Unites States alone. Like the $50 bill, which holds it value based on the market’s faith in the government which issued it, art can be an investment vehicle based on the faith of buyers of the art market itself. Unlike currency of a specific single country, fine art is a universal currency that can be sold in any country for any currency. The Morgan Silver Dollar that was once worth $1 now sells for $20, so an individual piece of art can move many times from its original purchase value for the very same reasons previously mentioned.
The holidays are approaching. We are gearing up for the great Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends or planning for the Christmas season. However, the holidays can be a dangerous time for our pets. Each year thousands of pets are seriously injured or become deathly ill. With all the holiday season's planning, oftentimes we forget about our little four-legged family members. They are as curious and anxious as we are and there are many hazards waiting for their curiosity. Here are some safety tips for your pets to keep in mind as the holidays approach:
1983 was a big year, which saw the beginning of many winning traditions Americans continue to appreciate today a quarter of a century later. We still observe Martin Luther King Day every January. Microsoft continues to be a dominating force in the computer industry, the Internet has all but taken over the way we communicate and no one can dispute the influence of the McNugget over countless children across the nation. And where did some of these children come from? Why, North Fulton Regional Hospital, of course, which began its legacy of quality healthcare in November of this very eventful year.
10 Noteworthy Events of 1983…
When you’re in a state of panic, you can do some things really well, such as run after a bus, think up an excuse, or find a last-minute gift. Other tasks, however, require a calmer approach. You don’t want to be panicky when you’re slicing a tomato, pouring hot coffee, or preparing your taxes and you certainly don’t want to panic when you’re investing for the long term.
Yet, in the midst of the $700 billion Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, the failure of some well-known banks and investment firms, and the precipitous drop of stock prices, some investors are panicking. For them, the investment world has turned upside down.
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Year-round service is the key to having beautiful, healthy lawns and landscapes. Your lawn and landscape can easily thrive with properly timed, scientifically formulated treatments.
To keep your lawn healthy, thick, and with a strong root system all year round, it needs to be properly fed with the right nutrients at the right time of year. Use seasonally balanced and drought-resistant fertilizers - along with micronutrient treatments - to give your lawn exactly what it needs.
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You may be the hostess for a party at work, a party with a group of neighbors and friends, or it’s your turn to host the relatives for the holidays. No matter what type of holiday party it is, you will need to get ready and prepared soon!
Several things must happen between now and the time you throw the party for your favorite friends, relatives, and guests. We hope to help ease some of your pain and suffering over the next several minutes as you read through our “2008 Holiday Party Planning Guide.”
Featuring the finest of gift ideas from only local retailers and restaurants, this year's holiday shopping is made easy with the 2008 Holiday Gift Guide!
Help stimulate our local economy by making your holiday purchases at stores, restaurants, and service companies that are located right here in our own community!
Whether you telecommute, own a home-based business, or just have to bring work home, millions of us use a home office. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20 million Americans work from home at least once a week, and the numbers are growing by eight percent per year.
These spaces are often multi-purpose – in addition to traditional work, it may be a place for the kids to check email and do homework or where you organize your home files and pay bills. This area is often the hardest working place in our homes.
Every November, millions of people across the country gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving by watching annual parades, football games, and, of course, by sitting down to a hot, delicious turkey feast. If you’re the lucky one who will be cooking the turkey this year, you’re going to want to make sure you pick the perfect one for the occasion!
ONLINE BONUS RECIPE: Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake & Italian White Bean & Pancetta Soup
2003 Coho Pinot Noir
Rating: Rating: 93 Points – Wine Expert
The Winery Founded in 1999, Coho Winery is located in the heart of Sonoma Valley. The family-operated winery is surrounded by 75 acres of historic vineyards that have been cultivated for more than 125 years by generations of winemakers. Careful stewardship, rich soils, and a gentle climate come together to create perfect growing conditions for our award-winning, European style Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel. We have extended our offering to include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Riesling with grapes from other magnificent regional vineyards.
400 students from 30 Forsyth County Schools create master pieces for the 2nd Annual Forsyth County Young Artist Competition!
This year’s Young Artist Competition is once again a huge success for The Barbara A. Wood Academy of Art & Gallery!
Over 400 students from 30 schools in Forsyth County, submitted artful renditions of their “Dream Vacation” in hopes of taking home some of the over $19,000 in prizes being awarded in this year’s competition.
ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2008 – Ted’s Montana Grill is preparing a Thanksgiving feast for those who want to take a break from the kitchen this year. Participating restaurants will be open on Thursday, Nov. 27, serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal as well as the regular Ted’s menu.
Restaurants will be open from noon to 8 p.m. on Nov. 27, with reservations accepted at most locations. For a list of restaurants and telephone numbers, visit www.tedsmontanagrill.com.
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — An eventful 2008 tour season will come to a close in six weeks, and fall is the perfect time to take a family trek to the foot of the scenic Appalachian Mountains and the Kangaroo Conservation Center.
The last scheduled 2008 tour date for the KCC is Saturday, Nov. 29, and tour tickets are available online through www.kangaroocenter.com. Weather dependant, tours may be offered into early December. Fall is a perfect time to visit as the leaves are changing colors and the temperatures are comfortable for enjoying the kangaroos and the views. Tour days and dates vary so potential visitors are strongly encouraged to check the tour calendars on the website for the most up-to-date information regarding availability.
ATLANTA, GA— Earlier this month, The Avenue Forsyth hosted the first “Walk Off” Fashion Experience—a unique event showcasing local students modeling apparel and accessories from select Avenue retailers. Twenty-eight students from the Delta Epsilon Chi programs (or DECA -- the International Association of High School and College Students Studying Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship in Business, Finance, Hospitality and Marketing Sales and Service) at South Forsyth and Forsyth Central High Schools took to the runway modeling the latest looks for fall from retailers including Surftown USA, American Eagle, Tailgaters Alley, Aeropostale, Straw Dog, Francesca’s Collection and the PINK clothing line from Victoria’s Secret.
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UP400 Art Show & Sale
Friday + Saturday
November 21 -22, 2008
9 am to 5 pm
Johns Creek
Hwy 141 / Peachtree Parkway
10475 Medlock Bridge Road, Duluth 30097
770-377-7336
