DRIVE-INVASION 2014

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Fernbank Fall Plant Sale Sept. 20

h/t clairmontheights.org

Robin Williams Tribute at The Plaza Theatre Sept. 5-11

From: http://plazaatlanta.com

Robin Williams Tribute – 9/5 to 9/11
The Birdcage (R)
Fri – Sun: 7:00 PM
Tue & Wed: 7:00 PM

Jumanji (PG)
Sat & Sun: 4:00 PM
Wed: 7:00 PM

Hook (PG)
Sat & Sun: 4:15 PM

The Fisher King (NR)
Fri – Mon: 7:00 PM

Could Cabela's be in Buford's Future ?

 Tomorrow's News Today is having a vision of a Cabela's in the soon to close BrandsMart USA store in Buford, GA.
That would be a ideal location as Mall of Georgia is at that exit.

    New Cabela's in Acworth GA

Here is the Tomorrows News Today article>
From: tonetoatl.com
 Could big box retailer give way to a growing outdoors company?

Hollywood, Florida-based BrandsMart USA will soon close its 118,000 square foot store on Buford Drive near the Mall of Georgia. 


Nebraska-based Cabela's entered Georgia earlier this year with a 42,000 square foot store in Augusta.  Earlier this month, Cabela's entered the the Atlanta market with a 100,000 square foot store in Acworth.  Plans call a 72,000 store to open in Fort Oglethorpe late next year. 


While modifications would obviously need to be made to the building, its existing size and surrounding amenities and demographics would seem to make it ideal. 

Aside from the building's proximity to Mall of Georgia, it's also a stone's throw from the 10,000 seat Coolray Field, home to the Gwinnett Braves.  The Gwinnett Braves are the AAA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and often the place to see the next great player and also see rehabbing stars. Similar to the major league team, the Gwinnett Braves attracts fans from the southern region and not just the local area. 

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Cabela's closest competitor, has a location at Sugarloaf Mills. R.E.I. and Sports Authority both have  locations near Mall of Georgia while Dick's Sporting Goods has a location in Mall of Georgia. 

Readers of this site suggested that a Whole Foods Market would be a good replacement.  A Whole Foods seems great and all, but the idea that they would open in such a large space away from compatible co-tenants makes little sense. Additionally, there is basically no chance Whole Foods would take on that entire space in any city, let alone Buford. In case you have not been there, a Waffle House opened earlier this year in an outparcel of the BrandsMart and is only accessible through the retailer's parking lot.  I don't know that there is much crossover traffic between Waffle House and Whole Foods.

"Bond 24" Looking for Iconic Bad Guy and Bond Girl

We are looking to follow in the tradition of JAWS and ODDJOB in finding an iconic baddy.

From: www.christiantoday.com
The next 007 film won't hit theaters for yet another 14 months, but there is high anticipation of what the 24th installment of the long-standing Bond franchise would present. Currently, the team behind what is now simply dubbed as "Bond 24" is hard at work finding the suitable Bond girl, a formidable foe, and the right location.

MI6, a website dedicated to everything Bond, named several ladies being considered to play the lead female role opposite Daniel Craig. The list includes Norwegian actress Synnove Macody Lund, Danish actress Birgitte Hjort Sorensen, Norwegian actress Ingrid Bolso Berdal, and Swedish actresses Disa Östrand and Ida Engvoll. While these ladies are being considered, agent Anne Lindberg said that no casting decisions have been made.

Craig, the sixth actor to play the character on film over a span of 50 years, was joined by Bérénice Marlohe in the last movie, Skyfall.

There are also high expectations on the type of villain the fictional British secret service agent would face. The casting call revealed in James Bond Radio would perhaps give the audience an idea of what 007 will be up against.

The casting call says:
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We are looking to follow in the tradition of JAWS and ODDJOB in finding an iconic baddy.

Hinx (Male, 30 – 45)

Ideally over 6′ 2″. Hinx is the main henchman/assassin. We are looking for an imposing extremely physically fit actor. He has several fights with Bond and will have to have stunt training. He has to drive. We are looking for someone very unusual, possibly from a sports background.

Height: 180cm – 195cm

In another article, MI6 reports that the next Bond film would shoot in Obertilliach, Austria instead of Norway, although this has yet to be confirmed.

Bond 24 is scheduled to hit UK theaters on Oct. 23, 2015 and in the US on Nov. 6, 2015.


 Photo credit: http://celebhistory.com

Tucker CID Welcomes Northlake Businesses, Changes Name

From: thechampionnewspaper.com
Tucker CID welcomes Northlake businesses, changes name
Posted by Carla Parker


The Tucker CID is now the Tucker-Northlake CID.

This week the Tucker Community Improvement District voted to change its name to the Tucker-Northlake CID. According to CID officials, the new name reflects the CID’s focus on economic development and infrastructure improvements for the communities to the east and west of the I-285/LaVista Road interchange. Along with downtown Tucker, the CID boundaries extend down Lavista, Henderson Mill, and Northlake Parkway through the Northlake shopping district and the Montreal industrial corridor.

“We certainly believe there is strength in numbers, which is why a CID is so appealing to community business leaders,” said Ann Rosenthal, president of the Tucker-Northlake CID. “Commercial property owners within the CID pay a self-imposed tax, and the funds are used within the CID area for transportation and infrastructure improvements, public safety, economic development and quality of life improvements.”

“Even though the Tucker-Northlake CID is only a year old, we have already improved the I-285/LaVista Road intersection and are preparing to kick off a major master planning process for the area,” Rosenthal added.

In May, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners approved the Tucker CID’s request to annex the Northlake commercial properties. The expansion adds over $110 million in property value.

The Tucker-Northlake CID now includes more than 166 commercial property owners, representing approximately $157 million in property value.

More than 67 Northlake commercial properties into the organization Aug. 7. were welcomed.
In addition to renaming the CID, the organization elected two new board members to serve with the existing board for 2014-2015. The new board members are Frank Goulding of Newell Recycling and Peggy Berg of the Hampton Inn. Existing board members returning for 2014-2015 are CID chairman Bill Rosenfeld of Rosenfeld Jewelry, vice chairman John Martin of John Martin State Farm, treasurer Annie Gibson-Ervin of Kaiser Permanente, secretary Michelle Weston of Bank of North Georgia, Louis Brown of Trust Associates and Barry Schrenk of Taggart’s Driving School.

Currently, there are 18 Community Improvement Districts in metropolitan Atlanta, including Dunwoody and Stone Mountain. CIDs are public-private partnerships that allow commercial districts to self-fund major infrastructure, security, transportation, and quality-of-life improvements through a special tax paid only by the non-residential, commercial property owners within the district.

These funds are further leverage for multi-million dollar state and federal grants applied to massive re-engineering projects. Funds raised by CIDs remain in the districts and use of those funds are determined by the CID board of directors elected from the consenting commercial property owners. Representatives of the cities and counties where CIDs are formed also sit on CID boards.

photo credit: http://dwig.lmc.gatech.edu/studio/?p=126

The Equalizer Coming Soon

Dragon Con Parade 2014

Be Sure to Visit Mingei World Arts at The Decatur Book Festival in Booth #527

Labor Day means....

The Decatur Book Festival! Come visit Mingei in Booth #527,  near the corner of   Ponce de Leon and Church  Street Fair Hours? Saturday, August 30, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 31, noon to 6:00 p.m.

Look for the Spiral logo below to find our booth!

We will be featuring: books, bargain books from Mingei Book Club selections,  hand-made journals, bags and baskets for toting your books, miscellaneous small treasures, and  hand-carved Mexican reading figures which help support a library in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico

Our next opening on New Street: Saturday, September 20, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 12- 5:00 p.m. Want to shop online? Vintage items in our Etsy Shop. Now featuring an assortment of Day of the Dead and Mexican craft on our website. Hope to see you soon!

Babylon (Live) - David Gray

Events this Weekend

From:www.accessatlanta.com

Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival. Opens 8 p.m. Aug. 29 with the keynote speech by novelist Joyce Carol Oates and ends 6 p.m. Aug. 31. It takes place at more than 20 locations throughout downtown Decatur, both indoors and outdoors. Free. For information: 404-471-5769, decaturbookfestival.com. For more from the AJC about the festival, go here.
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Dragon Con. The annual parade takes place at 10 a.m. Aug. 30. (For more about the parade and which stars will be at Dragon Con this year, see the AJC story.) During the convention, “memberships” can be purchased in the Georgia Ballroom at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel (165 Courtland St.) in four-day ($130, Friday-Monday), three-day ($100, Saturday-Monday), two-day ($60, Sunday-Monday) and single-day increments.

Four-day passes are available for purchase on Aug. 28 and 29 only (starting at 10 a.m. Aug. 28); three-day passes on Aug. 30 only; and two-day passes on Aug. 31 only.

Single-day Friday ($40), single-day Saturday ($50) and single-day Sunday ($40) can be purchased in the Capital and Georgia ballrooms at the Sheraton beginning at 8 a.m. on the respective day only.  www.dragoncon.org.


Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival. Opens 8 p.m. Aug. 29 with the keynote speech by novelist Joyce Carol Oates and ends 6 p.m. Aug. 31. It takes place at more than 20 locations throughout downtown Decatur, both indoors and outdoors. Free. For information: 404-471-5769, decaturbookfestival.com. For more from the AJC about the festival, go here.
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Dragon Con. The annual parade takes place at 10 a.m. Aug. 30. (For more about the parade and which stars will be at Dragon Con this year, see the AJC story.) During the convention, “memberships” can be purchased in the Georgia Ballroom at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel (165 Courtland St.) in four-day ($130, Friday-Monday), three-day ($100, Saturday-Monday), two-day ($60, Sunday-Monday) and single-day increments.

Four-day passes are available for purchase on Aug. 28 and 29 only (starting at 10 a.m. Aug. 28); three-day passes on Aug. 30 only; and two-day passes on Aug. 31 only.

Single-day Friday ($40), single-day Saturday ($50) and single-day Sunday ($40) can be purchased in the Capital and Georgia ballrooms at the Sheraton beginning at 8 a.m. on the respective day only.  www.dragoncon.org.

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To see a full list go to: From:www.accessatlanta.com

Street Closings for The Decatur Book Festival

From: The Decatur Minute
In order to prepare for the country’s largest independent Book Festival this weekend, several streets will be closed from Friday morning through Sunday night.

The 9th annual AJC Decatur Book  Festival will be held on Saturday, August 30th from 10am until 6 pm and Sunday, August 31st from noon until 6:00 pm.  All events associated with this festival are FREE to the public. We encourage patrons to walk, bike, or ride Marta to the Square. If you drive, please consider parking at the DeKalb County parking deck, which is free on nights and weekends. Other parking deck information can be found here

Street Closings:

*N. McDonough Street will be closed at 3 am on Friday morning, August 29th until Sunday, August 30th at midnight.
*East Court Square will be closed on Friday, August 29 from 3am until Sunday, August 31st at midnight.
*Ponce de Leon will be closed from Church Street to Commerce on Friday, August 30 from 3pm until Sunday, August 31st at midnight.
*Clairemont Avenue will be closed from Commerce Drive to Ponce de Leon on Friday, August 30 from 3pm until Sunday, August 31st at midnight.

https://www.decaturbookfestival.com/2014/index.php

The Decatur Arts Alliance Announces Four $500 Seed Grants for Artists

From: http://decaturartsalliance.org/blog/daa-announces-new-500-seed-grants-for-artists/
The Decatur Arts Alliance  Announces Four $500 Seed Grants for Artists
Decatur Artist Grants Available – Apply by Aug. 31

The Decatur Arts Alliance awards four seed grants – each worth $500 – to local artists. Submit your application by Aug. 31 for consideration. Only one submission per person.

Your one-page application must include:
Project description (150 words)
How will the project impact Decatur? (35 words)
How will the project be experienced? (35 words)

Deadlines:
Submit grant application by Aug. 31 (Only the first 50 submissions will be considered)
All projects must be completed by Dec. 30, 2014
Summary report with images and written statement due Jan. 15, 2015

Submit applications to seedgrant@decaturartsalliance.org

The Decatur Arts Alliance is a nonprofit partnership of artists, business owners, residents and government dedicated to supporting and enhancing the arts in the city of Decatur. The DAA sponsors annual festivals as well as special art events for members only. It also provides a collaborative environment to coordinate the interests of artists, gallery owners, theater groups, dance groups and performance venues within Decatur and to develop the city as a strong arts community. To learn more, visit the website or call 404-371-9583.

Burger King to Buy Doughnut Burger maker Tim Hortons

-- From:marketwatch.com
What does the news about Burger King’s potential acquisition of Tim Hortons really mean? Forget the dollars-and-cents aspects or the cross-cultural implications of an American fast-food giant moving into Canada. For some crazed gastronomes, it’s about something altogether different.

Namely, the potential for the doughnut burger to go mainstream. Never heard of the doughnut burger? Obviously, you’re not a fan of Luther Vandross. The late R&B singer loved the idea so much it’s often called a “Luther” in his honor. Nor have you spent any time on the state fair circuit, where the doughnut burger is becoming the new must-have outrageous treat — the 2014 answer to the fried Oreo. Who came up with the idea for stuffing a burger between two halves of a glazed doughnut in the first place? Well, Vandross is often credited with the concept. But Paula Deen, the controversial kitchen diva, has claimed ownership. Food fanatics also say Mulligan’s, a bar in Decatur, Ga., had a hand in the whole thing, too.

 Whatever the case, the doughnut burger is probably not as much of a stretch as it may seem. After all, Americans have increasingly embraced the idea of oddball food combos — so much so that there’s now a whole TV show, “Frankenfood”, devoted to them. And the doughnut burger is nothing more than an affirmation that sweet and salty go together like, well, bread and butter. Think kettle corn, another fair favorite, or sprinkling salt on a melon, a culinary trick that has been proven scientifically to make sense. (Suffice it to say, salt is an easy “get” — we perceive its taste quickly. And thus, it serves as something of a boost for sweet, which is a more complex taste.)

Cozy Burger Town to Close and Starbucks will Open at Suburban Plaza

From: http://www.tonetoatl.com
Selig Enterprises is looking to add a Starbucks Coffee to Suburban Plaza.  Sadly though, for some Decatur residents, the Starbucks will open on land currently occupied by Cozy Burger Town, a restaurant with a seemingly cult-like following.  A second Cozy Burger Town opened last summer in Northlake Mall's food court, but clearly it would not be an alternative for most in Decatur. 

A 1750 square foot Starbucks with a drive-thru has been proposed for the site in Suburban Plaza, but has not yet been approved by all involved.  While it's doubtful the neighborhood will stand up and speak out so vocally about the demise of Cozy Burger Town as they did with Walmart, I have no doubt there will be at least some debate. 
 Signage posted on Cozy Burger Town indicates the restaurant will be closed today Monday August 25th through Monday September 1st, with plans to reopen for lunch on Tuesday the 2nd.  One would-be customer I spoke with at the restaurant today was sad to see her go-to burger joint closed.  I informed her it was to be replaced by a Starbucks and she was not thrilled.  I also informed her (somehow ,this was still news) that a Walmart Supercenter was coming and that news was met with great excitement. 

Cozy Burger Town opened in early 2010, replacing the short-lived One Love Diner, in a "hut" that originally housed Pizza Hut. 
 more here

2014 Fall Book Preview at The Decatur Library Wed. Aug 27

From: www.dekalblibrary.org
2014 Fall Book Preview
Date:     Wednesday, August 27 2014, 7:15 pm—9:00 pm
 Back by popular demand is one of our most exciting programs for the end of summer. Representatives from America’s biggest publishers will return to the library to talk about exciting new books that will be published this fall. It’s your unique opportunity to get an advance look at notable upcoming book titles in the fields of biography, fiction, history, young adult, mystery, fantasy and more! Meet and chat with the representatives, and find out what books you’ll need to watch for during the busiest time of the year for new book releases. Doors for the special program will open at 6:30, and of course, it’s free!

Vanishing America

Cabela’s Grand Opening in Acworth

     Acworth  GA
From ajc
By Nedra Rhone
Cabela’s Incorporated, the Nebraska-based outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, is opening its second store in Georgia on Thursday, Aug. 21. The store is located at 152 Northpoint Parkway, Acworth in the Cherokee Village development at the northeast corner of I-75 and Highway 92. This will be the largest location in the state (the other store is in Augusta).

Cabela’s is hosting giveaways throughout the weekend as follows:

    Gift cards valued from $5 - $500 to the first 500 customers in line for the grand opening on Thursday. (note: Camping out today is encouraged.)
    The first 50 customers through the door Friday will receive a Cabela’s utility bag valued at $24.99.
    On Saturday, the first 50 customers will receive a Cabela’s commemorative grand opening cap valued at $14.99.
    On Sunday, the first 50 customers will receive a Cabela’s gift card valued between $5 and $100.
    Customers 18 years and older can enter to win a Coleman 700 UTV and trailer valued at more than $10,000.

Opening day will kick off at 8 a.m. with crowd entertainment, including a DJ, giveaways and trivia games. The opening ceremony will begin at 10:45 a.m., and a grand-opening ribbon will be cut by an arrow shot from a bow by a local Cabela’s employee.

There will also be special appearances all weekend including:

    Clark Wendlandt, Cabela’s Ambassador and three-time FLW Angler of the Year: 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23
    Corey Cogdell, Cabela’s Ambassador and Olympic medalist: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24
    Joe Teti, co-star of “Dual Survival” television series : 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24
    Troy and Jacob Landry, stars of History Channel’s “Swamp People”: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24
    Steve Scruggs, “The Snake Master”: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24

Store hours during the grand opening weekend are Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For additional information, visit www.cabelas.com/stores.
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Decatur Estate's Underground & Parking Lot Sale - Sat. Aug 23

Elvis Presley - Bossa Nova Baby - Remix

Eye on Decatur

Original Canvas Painting from Decatur's Mellow Mushroom up for Bid

Original painting from the Mellow Mushroom in Decatur, Ga up for bid on Ebay.

  UPDATE: MORE PAINTINGS HAVE BEEN LISTED ON EBAY

You can now own a piece of  Decatur's Mellow Mushroom which recently closed.

Up for bid is:

 Original painting by artists Josh Latta and Brad McGinty from the old Mellow Mushroom in Decatur , Ga. Painting is on stretched canvas and is approx 3ft x 4 ft.

Bid now here

From : Dave the owner of the paintings sent this in.

I’ve put 3 more paintings that we had hanging in the store if anyone in Decatur may be interested. Thanks! Dave

Also he said: If you win one of these you can pick it up in person and not pay the shipping cost.

 

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Finding that Perfect pair of Jeans

fROM:www.askmen.com
For many, jeans are the most valuable player in your wardrobe. Usually, this isn't because they're the most expensive piece of clothing you own, or even the best-looking. Instead, it's their versatility that's important, as you can wear jeans around the house, in the workplace, on a date, or on casual outings. Despite this usefulness, however,

So what should you look for when searching for that perfect pair of jeans? Aside from price, here are some tips to keep in mind.
picking the right pair
Consider when you'll be wearing them
It goes without saying that being comfortable in your jeans is the most important thing; after all, even the best-looking pair of jeans will look odd if you're uncomfortable in them. Nevertheless, keeping in mind when and where you'll wear your jeans will make the process of choosing much easier.

If, for example, you only wear suits to work, your jeans might be reserved strictly for going out or for lounging around the house, which means you have few restrictions when selecting a wash and fit. If your work environment allows jeans, however, denim might be everyday wear. In that case, you might have to consider more conservative styles, as even in the most casual workplaces, subtlety goes a long way. Either way, always ensure your jeans look good with sneakers, boots or dress shoes.
Look for timeless washes
It's hard to say what will be in style a year from today at the retail level, but by sticking with tried-and-true denim styles, you can aim for and land a pair of jeans that will remain stylish for years. Here are three classic examples:

Original blue jeans: Evolving from rough-and-tumble work wear, these are now one of the most versatile pieces of clothing you can own.

Slightly faded blue jeans: More casual wear than anything else, these can nevertheless look good with a nice sports coat and shirt.

Dark denim: You really can't go wrong with a pair of straight-leg dark denim. Wear it to the office with a white oxford and navy blazer or throw on a leather jacket for a street-ready look on the weekends.

Flashier colors, funky washes and excessive distressing are always off-limits in terms of timelessness.
finding that perfect pair of men's jeans is never easy.
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Comment :

From Don.
 Detailed Guide to wearing the right Shoes with jeans.

 I came upon your page when i was doing research on jeans.



I noticed that you linked to one of my favorite articles on find the right fit for jeans.

http://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_200/231_fashion_advice.html

Anyway, i created something similar but its more detailed towards wearing the right shoes with the different style, colors and shades of jeans.

http://www.customshoe.info/blog/wear-shoes-with-jeans
Might be worth a mention on your page.

Stay Awesome

Cheers,
Don

Eye on Decatur

Decatur ArtHouse Opens Today

From:http://thedecaturminute.com/
 by Catherine
Decatur ArtHouse Launches Exciting New BYOB Locale and Offers a Modern, Artistic, Friendly, and Laid Back Place to Create Opening August 13th 2014, Decatur ArtHouse brings new life to Decatur’s budding art scene! Located at East Decatur Station on College Avenue, Decatur ArtHouse offers an exciting new space to tap into your creative side and socialize with (BYO) beverages and snacks. Evening 2-3 hour adult beginner’s painting classes start Wednesday, August 13th, and are for ages 21 and up. Private parties for children and adults are also available. Easy beforehand online sign-up streamlines the check-in process, and is strongly recommended, but walk-ins are also welcome.
Bring your friends and have a fun night out, bring a date, or come solo. This exciting new locale offers a modern, artistic, friendly, and laid back ambience and will give you the opportunity to you unleash your creativity and connect with others through art. Even better, you can take home your masterpiece at the end of the evening and show it off to your friends and family.
Regardless of experience level, the fun step-by-step instructions let you follow along easily and all materials are provided. And you get to feel really good about enjoying yourself! Local nonprofits receive 10% of every seat purchased and you help provide free art classes for children.
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2,000 Silver Coins Found in 1915 bungalow Torn Down in Florida

  St. Cloud, Florida

From: http://www.newsmax.com
By Morgan Chilson
City workers tearing down a Florida home in April found 2,000 silver coins stashed in the walls, apparently hidden there during the Great Depression.

The St. Cloud, Florida, city crew was demolishing the house, which had been abandoned after the owner failed to pay more than $511,000 in liens to the city, the Orlando Sentinel reported.

Rumors of the find had been circulating, but police this week confirmed those rumors by showing the coins, which had been stored in evidence. City officials had waited to determine whether the owner might come forward to claim the coins.

The 2,000 silver coins weigh about 60 pounds in total and the current price of silver is about $20 an ounce. Based on that calculation alone, without considering any historical value that may be found in the coins themselves, the find is worth about $19,000.

Police said the coins would be appraised to determine whether their value would be as coins or as silver.

The Sentinel said the find included 861 half dollars, 1,016 quarters, 202 dimes, and three nickels. The money was apparently stored in glass pickle jars in the walls.

"It was kind of like a treasure hunt. Everybody that was there was digging in this filth picking up these coins," Melissa Howes, a city worker, told WFTV.

"We thought we might be able to keep it like finders keepers, but it was city property," Howes told the Sentinel.

Workers believe more coins may have been in a trash bin that was taken to the dump before the coins were found, the Sentinel said.

The house was a 1915 bungalow, and Pete Gauntlett, chief of police in St. Cloud, told the Sentinel it was likely they were hidden during the Depression when many people were scared of banks failing.

The house had previously been owned by Lamarr LoMax Lowe, a former Walt Disney World employee who abandoned it when code-enforcement liens went over $500,000, the Sentinel said.

 photo credit: www.veooz.com

Eye on Decatur - BBQ & Ice Cold Beer Aug 16

 From http://www.decaturbbqfestival.com/
Mark your calendar for August 16, 2014, and don’t miss the 14th Annual Decatur Barbeque, Blues, & Bluegrass Festival, at Harmony Park in Decatur.
Please note that no outside coolers will be permitted on the site.
Decatur’s 14the Annual Decatur Barbeque, Blues, & Bluegrass Festival is brought to you by: the Community Center of the South Decatur and the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association. All proceeds of the festival directly into the Decatur community.
When: Saturday, August 16
Time: 12-8pm
Location: 630 East Lake Drive & Harmony Park in Oakhurst, south of downtown Decatur
Scrumptious Food: BBQ by Fox Brothers, Black Tie BBQ, Williamson Bros. BBQ, and Sweet Auburn BBQ
Cold Beer: Fat Tire Amber Ale, Ranger IPA, Rampant Imperial Ale, 1554, and much more from New Belgium Brewing

Entry Fee:

10 and under – FREE!
11 & up: $10 in advance ($15 at the gate day of festival)
Buy tickets here. 

Arepa Mia - Happy Stomach Warm Coming Soon to Decatur

Arepa Mia - Happy Stomach Warm Coming Soon to  E. College Ave. See link below to learn more about this place.

http://www.arepamiaatlanta.com/

Photo Update of Suburban Plaza Walmart Construction

Eye on Decatur - New Townhomes Coming to East Howard

Creative Loafing's list of Best Popcorn

From: http://clatl.com
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 Creative Loafing has a list of best popcorn in the Atlanta area, one on the list is Decatur's Brick Store Pub

Brick Store Pub's beer list is massive. Enhance the culling process while perusing the 200-menu beer menu with an order of bourbon caramel glazed popcorn with roasted peanuts and pecans. Like the classic baseball rendition, it's roasted and toasted, sweet and savory, and arrives in a festive brown paper bag. If you find half the bag is gone and you still haven't picked a beer, Brick Store's über knowledgeable staff will be more than happy to help you pick the perfect brew to sip with the rest of your caramel, corn, and nuts. 125 E. Court Square, Decatur. 404-687-0990. www.brickstorepub.com.

photo credit:  stilllifequickheart.tumblr.com

Wahoo! Grill's Monthly Wine Club

Wahoo! Grill's Monthly Wine Club...

Changing Views on Austrian and German Wines

Wahoo! Grill
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
5 to 7 p.m.
$26++ per person, nonrefundable

This Wednesday, August 6, at Wahoo! Grill learn something new about the wines of Germany and Austria at the August wine dinner! We will be pouring wines that will surprise and delight your palate.  Guests will sample three unforgettable wines and  receive  complementary food pairings from chef Scot E. Davis.  Vegetarian and/or pescatarian pairings are available; please advise restaurant when you make your reservation.

Will Halt and Catch Fire be Renewed ?

From: http://mashable.com/2014/08/04/halt-and-catch-fire-season-finale-recap/
By AJ Marechal

“So, what’s next?”

A clean-shaven Gordon sits at the head of a Cardiff Electric conference table, staring at a group of employees that he now presumably leads. The small team reads out loud reviews of the Cardiff Electric PC entrant, The Giant — reviews that dub the computer a “strong contender” in the “no frills” computer market.



The PC is sensible, practical, and, well, boring. Remarkable in the moment, but so clearly unremarkable in the grander scheme of technology, and the future of the industry. Cardiff has created a footnote, and the faces behind the PC know it ...

Especially Joe.

COMDEX drama, boiling over in the previous episode, has cooled to a simmer during the Season 1 finale of the still-not-yet-renewed Halt and Catch Fire, titled “1984.”

Donna and Gordon are somehow salvaging their marriage once again, despite the revelation that Donna had an almost-affair with a colleague from TI. Cameron has ditched Cardiff entirely after Joe and Gordon stripped The Giant of her OS at COMDEX, and is punching the clock at a phone company. Bosworth, under investigation by the feds for hacking bank accounts, is nowhere to be found. And Joe, the leader of the Cardiff PC venture, stares at his computer product with an anticlimactic gaze, even while the company pops champagne as shipments of The Giant arrive in shiny, impressive boxes.

The entire season of Halt and Catch Fire has built to this moment at Cardiff — the company has indeed built an IBM-compatible PC, and a portable one at that. It will turn profit. It will be on store shelves in mere weeks. But is this what success looks like?
Gordon has purchased a Porsche and cleaned up his look, but in a cruel turn of events, is carjacked following a Cardiff party celebrating The Giant — Donna, tossed out onto the street, breaks her arm as criminals make away with Gordon’s flashy trophy of job well done, as if the universe is reminding Gordon, “No, this is not you.”

And is this what success looks like for Joe? In a last ditch effort to infuse his PC with something unique, something with vision, he tasks the Cardiff coders with creating an app that can be bundled with the Cardiff PC software. The coders, however, quickly jump ship at Cardiff when Cameron presents them with a new tech concept birthed from her job at the phone company — use phone lines to connect people’s computers, allowing them to play games and communicate over what will eventually become the internet.

The Hail-Mary pass to add a visionary element to The Giant fails, and Joe resigns himself to the product they have in hundreds of boxes, ready to hit store shelves.

As Gordon watches his Porsche speed off into the distance, Joe — jaded by his own product — stands in front of a truck filled with Cardiff PCs following the company party. He douses the boxes in gasoline, takes out a lighter, and sets the computers on fire, watching his work burn down, as if it were all for nothing. Perhaps, for Joe, it was.

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This 9 Year Old Girl Singing “Folsom Prison Blues” By Johnny Cash Will Make Your Jaw Drop!

 This 9 Year Old Girl Singing “Folsom Prison Blues” By Johnny Cash Will Make Your Jaw Drop!





From: http://www.lifelooker.com/folsom-prison-blues/
Emi Sunshine is a nine year old girl. Though her age is small, her talent is wonderfully huge. This little girl impressed the whole Market Square with her incredible singing talent. The way she sang “Folsom Prison Blues, in Knoxville, Tennesse everyone was left speechless.

This little girl started producing music a few years back. Though she hasn’t yet been to any musical school she sings like she is a trained singer. The way she has given voice over to this song, its tough believe she has never been trained.

This little girl has never had any music courses or any vocal training online however she not only sings gorgeously but also knows to play many musical instruments like mandolin, kazoo,ukulele, banjolele, and piano. With an incredible talent like this, its really good if she plans to opt for singing colleges in the future that will help her to lookout for music careers and also help in producing music officially.

This little girl enjoys music and forgets everything while singing. Her soul gets happy when she plays with music. And along with that, the little girl has her own songs too! She is sure shot famous artist of tomorrow.

Citizen’s Police Academy Classes

From The Decatur Minute
by Sgt. Jennifer S. Ross
The Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) gives community members the chance to learn about all aspects of police operations, meet many of the men and women who serve in the Decatur Police Department, see how officers are trained, learn crime prevention strategies and view police work first hand by riding with patrol officers. The Citizen’s Police Academy is also an excellent opportunity to develop working relationships with our Police Department staff.
Classes are held Thursday nights from 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm.  The tentative dates for the 2014 CPA are every Thursday from September 11, 2014 to November 13, 2014 (10 weeks).

The application for Citizen’s Police Academy is available here.  Mail or drop off (Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm) completed applications to Sgt. Jennifer S. Ross, Decatur Police Department, 250 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite T-130, Decatur, GA 30030. *Deadline for submission of applications is Friday, August 29, 2014.

Please contact Sgt. Ross at jennifer.ross@decaturga.com or 678/553-6613 if you have any questions.
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Big Box Stores are so Yesterday ?

From:
 moneytalksnews.com

By Krystal Steinmetz
Big-box discount retailers like Target and Walmart are not as popular with shoppers as they once were. It appears the domination of big-box stores might be coming to an end.

Goldman Sachs recently downgraded Walmart stock from “buy” to “neutral.” Meanwhile, the investment banker upgraded Costco stock to “buy,” Forbes said.

    In a note to clients, the firm explained the rise of e-commerce has prompted customers to see less value in general merchandise stores with large product assortments. Shoppers now prefer a combination of value and convenience, which analysts said they have found in narrow-assortment retailers like dollar stores, drugstores and warehouse clubs.

The migration of shoppers to Amazon, Costco and smaller stores appears to be taking its toll on both Walmart and Target. Arkansas-based Walmart has experienced declining sales for five straight quarters, and its U.S. CEO was recently replaced, according to Business Insider.

Meanwhile, Target’s profit fell 16 percent in the first quarter, compared with one year earlier, The Huffington Post said.

Charles Fishman, author of “The Walmart Effect,” told HuffPo:

    Everybody needs diapers and everybody needs toothpaste. People have figured out that buying it online is easy and inexpensive and you don’t have think about it.

While Walmart had $10 billion in Web sales last year, Amazon had $68 billion, HuffPo said.


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Elvis Presley's BMW Roadster to be Restored

Elvis Roadster: Restoring Project by BMW Will Resurrect King's 507
From: http://www.newsmax.com

By Stephanie Hinderer

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BMW has announced plans to restore Elvis Presley's 507 Roadster, which the rock star bought in 1958 while stationed in Germany with the U.S. Army.

According to MSN Autos, Presley fell in love with the Roadster after learning the Porsche 550 Spyder wasn't available. He leased the car for $3,750, which is about $450,000 today. It is one of only 254 507 Roadsters.
The Roadster had been part of BMW's test fleet and was outfitted with upgrades before it was shipped to Presley. Rumor has it that he had it painted red because he was tired of female fans writing on his white car with their lipstick.

When Presley returned to the U.S. in 1960, the Army shipped his car from Germany back to the States. He sold it two years later and the new owner modified the Roadster for drag racing.

It was sold again in 1968 and apparently spent decades sitting in a warehouse, World Car Fans said. Now that owner has sent the car back to BMW for restoring, a process that could take two years.

Presley's Roadster is currently on display at the BMW Museum until Aug. 10, MSN said.
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SHARKNADO 2: THE SECOND ONE - Tonight at 9:00 on Syfy

 From: http://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/sharknado-2-the-second-one-teaser-starring-ian-ziering-and-tara-reid-168



SHARKNADO 2: THE SECOND ONE makes its premiere on Wednesday, July 30 at 9 p.m. PT/ET. Anthony C. Ferrante returns to direct a screenplay by Thunder Levin, who also wrote SHARKNADO. Here's what it's about:

Premieres Tonight At 9/8c on Syfy.

SHARKNADO 2: THE SECOND ONE was actually a thing, that was actually happening, in actual real life? You bet your sweet ass it is, and we've got its teaser right here to prove it! We saw in the first film that when these sea demons—known as sharks—get pulled out of their dark blue hell and into a deadly twister that only the likes of Tara Reid and Ian Ziering can possibly save the day. Well, good thing for us, they both make their return in the "highly anticipated" sequel that promises even more ridiculous shenanigans that only Syfy can come up with.