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Denim & Diamonds
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n April 27th, Children’s Charities held its second annual Denim & Diamonds event to benefit the Autism Detection Unit for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Forsyth. Nearly 350 supporters in “boots and bling” attended the event in the spacious, covered equestrian riding ring at Shannondale Farm in Milton. The silent auction featured many exciting items such as a private villa in Tuscany, a fighter pilot experience, an exotic car experience, a trip to NYC Broadway, and much more. Signature drinks were provided by Grey Goose, Anheuser Busch and the Beer Growler, Alpharetta.
Several top, local chefs and restaurants participated in the Harry’s Farmer’s Market Chef Competition including the Salud! Cooking School, SIP, Olde Blind Dog, Milton’s, Nahm Thai Cuisine, Christophe’s To Go, Magnolia’s Kitchen, Roux on Canton and Branchwater. First place was awarded to Chef Derek Dollar of Milton’s Cuisine and Cocktails and a close second place was to Chef Nahm Thongyoung of Nahm Thai Cuisine.
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PURE Fashion Show at Belk
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n a sold-out venue on April 28th, Belk at the Forum held the 2013 PURE Fashion Show - a celebration of Style and Virtue. High School Models who participated in the Pure Fashion Program this year were featured in this awesome event, a Fashion Show where they put all their skills into action. PURE Fashion www.purefashion.com/cities/atlanta is an international faith based program designed for girls 14-18 to help young women re-discover and re-affirm their innate value and authentic femininity. In addition to the Fashion Show, goodie bags, discounts and an opportunity to shop were offered to attendees. “Pip” from NBC’s The Voice also performed for this fabulous event.
Photo courtesy Ashley Blencoe of Blencoe & Co. Photographic Arts
Mandy White of Children’s Charities noted, “We are so grateful to have the support of the community and want to offer a special thanks to all of our partners.
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Salon D’Allure & Spa’s Grand Opening
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n April 26th, Salon D’Allure & Spa kicked off their 10th year with a Grand Opening celebration in their new, spacious location at 11130 State Bridge Road in Johns Creek, in the Grand Pavilion Shopping Center, next to Pasta Vino and Finer Consigner. With over a hundred supporters present, owners Cali & Al Shapiro held a fun-filled celebration with lots of food, drink, fashion, music and giveaways! Cali kicked off the evening with an official red ribbon-cutting ceremony with her entire staff and member of the Johns Creek City Council. Salon D’Allure and Day Spa is a total beauty destination complete with internationally trained stylists and experienced skin and nail specialists. For more information, visit www.salondallure.com.
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Student Leadership Johns Creek welcomes New Class
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pproximately 100 people turned out on April 18 at Emory Johns Creek Hospital to usher in a new class of rising 10th and 11th graders from the four public schools serving Johns Creek students. Parents, administration and students from Centennial HS, Chattahoochee HS, Johns Creek HS, and Northview HS gathered to meet and hear presentations from the current. Student Leadership Johns Creek inaugural class. The two year program begins in April with a retreat and consists of training and experiences to enlighten these outstanding students in leadership skills and community involvement. For more information, please visit www.studentleadershipjohnscreek. org The organization is a 501c3 non profit.
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Community 2nd Annual CureNFwithJack Golf Classic
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pril 15 was a big day for CureNFwithJack and for all those who attended the 2nd Annual CureNFwithJack Golf Classic at the Alpharetta Athletic Club. About 120 golfers and over 30 volunteers came out for a beautiful day on the course. Players imbibed on margaritas from Twisted Taco, beer from the Tilted Kilt, and had a shot of “Jack (Daniels) for Jack.” Generous sponsors including Kroger, Verizon, UPS, Howe Roofing, and Roasters made the day possible. The consensus seems to be that it was even bigger and better than last year! This year, CureNFwithJack announced BIG news at its reception. Due to this great community’s willingness to get involved and spread the word about Neurofibromatosis (“NF”), CureNFwithJack is now able to help sponsor investigators and researchers carefully selected by the Children’s Tumor Foundation, and importantly, will be sponsoring a NF physician’s conference in Washington, D.C. this fall. This is a goal that CureNFwithJack thought was years away, but because of the community’s generosity, that dream is being realized already, with the hope that these conferences will eventually bring about improvements in Jack’s life and the lives of all children affected by NF. Words cannot express the gratitude CureNFwithJack has for so many who have brought HOPE into the lives of these children and their families. Please feel free to learn more at www.curenfwithjack. com or contact beth@curenfwithjack.com
Medlock Bridge 5th Grader Advancing to National History Bee
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oster Michaelis, an 11 year old 5th grader at Medlock Bridge Elementary in Johns Creek, will advance to the National History Bee in June at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. He competed at the Atlanta Regional Finals in February and tied for third place, which secured him a spot in the national finals. Foster was the only elementary school-aged child to make it to the top 10. Students from elementary and middle schools around the state took an online regional qualifying exam to earn a spot in the competition. This year, for the first year ever, the National History Bee will host a special elementary division, in which Foster will compete against other students from around the country. Foster loves geography, sports, current events, video games and spending time with his brother Luke and sister Nora and his proud parents, Keri and Charlie.
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Tasty Treats
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e are so excited to be living (and dining) in North Fulton! In our suburban habitat, we are fortunate to have some of the finest dining experiences in the metro-Atlanta area right here, without having to drive to Buckhead or Midtown. As we set up new distribution points for THE hub in Roswell this past month, we had the privilege of dining at several popular restaurants in the quaint area of historic Roswell – a hidden gem off the beaten path. Here, we’ve highlighted a few of those delectable dishes, along with a few favorites of our own from North Fulton. Bon appétit!
Duck Confit Spring Rolls Tender Shredded Duck, Red Cabbage and Shitake Mushrooms, rolled in a Spring Roll Wrapper and flash fried till crisp. Served over a spicy Asian slaw with sour Cherry Gastrique.
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955 Canton Street, Roswell 770-998-0440 www.littlealleysteak.com
Shrimp n’ Grits Sautéed shrimp, bacon, bell pepper, onion served sizzling atop of jalapeño cheddar grits. 946 Canton Street, Roswell
770-993-0007 www.rouxoncanton.com
Crispy Shrimp Crispy Fried Shrimp tossed in a sweet chili vinaigrette, served with charred lime and Thai Carrot Slaw.
962Canton Street, Roswell 770-998-4850 www.saltfactorypub.com
Elsa’s Enchiladas Verde Passed on through the family for many years, this dish features shredded chicken wrapped in 3 corn tortillas topped with Ceviche’s famous green tomatilla sauce, mexican cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado, sour cream, & cotija cheese.
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Chicken Picatta Boneless Chicken Breast with a Parmesan and Mozzarella Herb Coating in a White Wine Lemon Sauce with Capers. Served with a Pasta Nest for the side, with peas and prosciutto.
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Slider Trio Slow cooked Pulled Pork (in homemade BBQ sauce with cole slaw, Shredded Buffalo Chicken (with crumbled bleu cheese) and Ground Beef (with a tangy Jack Daniel’s sauce). All served on a petit roll with small side of kettle chips.
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Granola, Fruit & Quinoa House made honey roasted Granola, Blueberry Quinoa, Strawberries, Blueberries, Toasted Coconut, Crusted Bananas served with coconut milk and a vanilla yogurt drizzle. 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta 770-837-3440 www.anotherbrokenegg.com
Mussel Marinara PEI Mussels, White Wine, Garlic, Fine Herbs, Touch of Cream, and Tomatoes. Served with Homemade Fries. 928 Canton Street, Roswell 770-640-3870 www.pastisroswell.com
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Fish & Chips Fresh Pacific Cod, battered and fried, with homemade chips, English Pea Puree, and homemade Tartar Sauce. Served with the best pint of Guinness in town!
Red Pepper Steak Wrap A delicious Steak Wrap filled with Provolone Cheese, Grilled Onion, and Nick’s Sauce. One of the most popular wraps!
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Schools Independence High School Essay Winner
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ndependence High School sophomore, Sebastian Andrade, won a $50 cash prize for his submission in the Laws of Life Essay Contest, sponsored, in part, by the Rotary Clubs of Georgia. The Georgia Rotary Districts Character Education Program offers the Laws of Life Essay Contest as a character education and literacy program for high school students, grades 9 – 12. The contest asks students to select a Law of Life or maxim (such as “Honesty is the best policy,” or “To give is better than to receive”), and to write a personal essay explaining how the Law of Life applies to the student’s life. The program challenges students to reflect upon core values such as perseverance, generosity, courage and compassion, and it rewards those students who are willing to take a stand for their beliefs. Sebastian was awarded his prize and read his winning essay at the Alpharetta Rotary Breakfast, held at the Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. Among those in attendance were Sebastian’s mother, Maria Andrade, his English Language Arts teacher, Ms. Linda Legros and Jason Binder, the Independence High School Alpharetta Rotary Coordinator.
River Eves Students Take “Up Close” Look at Marine Life
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n April 13th, fifth grade students in Roswell’s River Eves Elementary School talented and gifted (TAG) program recently concluded their study of Georgia’s Golden Coast by dissecting starfish, perch, and squid. All of these special creatures live in the oceans near our Georgia coast and the students had a fantastic—and challenging—time trying to discover the different parts of the creatures and what makes them work. They found that some of the circulatory systems and other parts were quite different than ours! River Eves Elementary is located at 9000 Eves Road in Roswell, Georgia. The school has earned numerous accolades, including the Reward School Title for Highest-Performing Title I School in 2012 (top 5 percent). River Eves was the only elementary school in Fulton County to receive this award.
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n April 17, Canine Assistants visited King’s Ridge Christian School (KRCS) Girl Scout Daisy troop after school to express their appreciation. The girls donated $100 of their cookie earnings to adopt one of their service and seizure response dogs named Espy. The donation will go toward his care and training. Espy and the other Canine Assistant dogs help children and adults with their “physical and emotional needs - enabling them to achieve a greater independence, confidence, and happiness overall.” For more information about King’s Ridge Christian School, please visit www.kingsridgecs.org
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Schools Northwood Kindergartners RAP!
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orthwood Kindergartners are using video conferencing technology to interact with other students around the US in a National Education Association program called Read Around the Planet (RAP). They shared a “Three Billy Goats Gruff” Reader’s Theater activity with a kindergarten class in Columbia, South Carolina and told facts about our school and community. They conferenced with a school in Western Pennsylvania to share information about dinosaurs and Abraham Lincoln. And, they have connected with a class in Virginia where each class made riddles about community helpers and the other class had to guess the helper. Other grades are also using videoconferencing, connecting with students in Ghana and Japan. This sophisticated video conferencing technology connects our students in Roswell and Alpharetta with students all around the world. It helps fulfill the school’s vision: “We will be a school of global thinkers who connect learning with future success.”
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HBMS’s “Exceptional Week”
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t the end of March, students and staff at Holcomb Bridge Middle School (HBMS) completed a week of exceptional activities, celebrating the recent prestigious achievement of becoming one of only a few Georgia National Lighthouse Schools to Watch. This title identifies HBMS as a high-performing school that is academically excellent, developmentally responsive and socially equitable. During the celebration of Exceptional Children’s Week, HBMS students took part in “lighthouse” academic activities, including creating a lighthouse on a Cartesian Plane; learning how lighthouses work; reading in both English and foreign language classes about what it takes to be a Lighthouse School; and mapping the locations of Georgia’s Lighthouse schools, so they could see just how few schools in the area have gained this distinction. “HBMS will serve as a mentor and model for other schools at the same time that it continues to further its own growth,” said Principal Joy Schroerlucke. And, as the event ended with the HBMS drum line, Schroerlucke added, “Your futures are so bright, you need shades!” Every student received a new pair of sunglasses.
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L212 along with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize outstanding Student-Athletes in the North Fulton community. Honored for their exceptional Academic, Athletic and Civic Accomplishments, these Student-Athletes were honored at the GNFCC Eggs & Enterprise Breakfast on April 23rd.
The March Female Student-Athlete of the Month is Emma Neish. Emma plays lacrosse for North Springs Charter High School, has 16 goals, 22 ground balls, and 10 assists on the season. She is also an exceptional student with a perfect 4.0. She is an AP Scholar Athlete and ranks 5th in her graduating class. She is also involved in volunteering at Scottish Rite and at Los Ninos Premaros among others. The March Male Student-Athlete of the Month is Matt Celani from Centennial High School. Matt is the goalkeeper for the soccer team. He has posted 26 career shutouts including 21 saves in seven games, including 5 shutouts. He is a three-time scholar athlete and has been a member of FCA, National Honor Society and Young Life. The April Female Student-Athlete of the Month is Allie Buchalski from Johns Creek High School. Allie is a three time State Champion cross country runner. This year she also won the region 1600M and 3200M in track. She is also a Scholar Athlete and has maintained a 3.9 GPA. She is also involved with Girl Scouts, Student Venture and started an Unsung Heroes program at her school.
President of XL212 Eric Douglas, Emma Neish and Coach Jaci Steinhart
Matt Celani and Coach Philip Thomas
The April Male Student-Athlete of the Month is Reed Scott from Blessed Trinity. Reed pitches for Blessed Trinity and has posted a 5-2 record with a 1.2 ERA, with 47 strike outs and only 4 walks. Reed earned the Goizeuta Scholarship and helps out with the local Miracle League, FCA and has helped with the Sam Robb Basketball Tournament for Childhood Cancer.
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Congratulations to all of the winners for March and April. They are truly outstanding Student-Athletes that have made the most of their time in high school.
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Schools Chattahoochee HS Debate Team 2013 State Champs
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rincipal Tim C. Duncan congratulates the Chattahoochee High School Debate Team on capturing the State Championship title on March 9th under the direction of Coach Garrett Abelkop. The CHS Debate Team was crowned 2013 State Debate Champions by the Georgia Forensic Coaches Association. Senior debaters Viveth Karthikeyan and Andrew Lockwood won the state championship, defeating Pace Academy in the final round to finish the tournament with an undefeated record. This is the Hooch Debate team’s eighth state championship!
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ayor David Belle recently visited Legacy Community Academy’s first grade class to kick off a new experiential learning program where Community Helpers personally interact with young students to show the importance of being a community helper. Fire Station #3 firefighters showed the students how they are always ready to respond to an emergency. The students visited Station #3 on Westside Parkway and during their visit an actual emergency call came in. They learned that they always need to be prepared to respond when our community needs them. They also got saw a firefighter in full gear, toured the fire station and explored the fire engine. At an early age, the class is learning how all community helpers are vital to the “community” at large and if one part of the community is missing or does not work well, the entire community suffers. These students also were thankful for their community helpers, are willing to show their appreciation to them and are praying for them. Legacy Community Academy (LCA) is an accredited, Christcentered academy, serving K–12th grade students, providing an intentional, creative and holistic approach to learning and leadership.
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Health & Wellness The ABCDE’s of Melanoma Detection
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elanoma is a malignant tumor that originates in melanocytes, the cells which produce the pigment melanin that colors our skin, hair, and eyes. The majority of melanomas are black or brown. However, some melanomas are skin-colored, pink, red, purple, blue or white. Most melanomas can be treated successfully if they are detected at an early stage. If melanoma is not detected at an early stage, it can spread to other parts of the body and is potentially a lethal form of cancer.
For many years, the early warning signs of melanoma have been identified by the acronym “ABCDE”.
Since most pigment cells are in the skin, most melanomas start on the skin. They can occur in the eye and rarely in the membranes of the nasal passages, oral and pharyngeal mucosa, vaginal and anal mucosa.
While the ABCDE rule helps detect many melanomas, there are a group of melanomas that do not manifest the ABCDE features. Recently, several melanoma specialists developed a new method of sight detection for skin lesions which could be melanoma.
Melanomas can arise from an existing mole or on normal skin. Anyone can get Melanoma.
A = Asymmetry B = Border C = Color D = Diameter E = Evolving
This new method of sight detection for skin lesions is based on the concept that these melanomas look different -- ie, “the ugly duckling” -- compared to surrounding moles. Thus, during skin self examination, patients and physicians should be looking for lesions that manifest the ABCDE’s AND for lesions that look different compared to surrounding moles. Doctors strongly suggest everyone have a yearly full body exam with a board certified dermatologist for the detection and treatment of all types of skin cancers.
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Still the #1 place to celebrate a birthday A birthday. It’s a day we celebrate our entire lives. Northside would be proud to be part of your baby’s special day. No one is more prepared or has more experience. We’ll make the big day a celebration from day one. Visit us online at www.northside.com.
New Business Spotlight WE’RE HIRING! Professional Insurance office in Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Roswell area is looking for a bi-lingual executive assistant. The ideal candidate would possess proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Explorer) and strong verbal and written communication skills. Please call, Brenda or Talat, 678-206-2888 between 10am and 2pm Monday – Friday.
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Looking for a career where you can earn extra income? Are you dedicated, computer literate and have access to the internet one to two hours a week? If you answered YES then we have your career waiting for you! AGR Tools Inc. is currently seeking store managers, assistant managers to work your own flexible schedule! If you think you have what AGR Tools Inc is looking for and would like more information then please send your resume to hrrecruitagrtoolsinc@gmail.com
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“We are so pleased to be expanding our practice into the Johns Creek area. The community has been very welcoming. Both of our locations – Johns Creek and our flagship office in Sandy Springs – offer every available minimally invasive treatment for venous disease. Our care is comprehensive, covering the full range of treatments, from the diagnosis and treatment of medical issues to cosmetic procedures. By using advanced technologies, patients receive the most effective treatments with little or no downtime. We hope to let people know that heavy, hurting, restless legs are not a natural part of aging and hope to educate people about the importance of venous health,” said President and CEO of VEININNOVATIONS, David Martin, RN, CRNFA. VeinInnovations Atlanta 5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 340 Atlanta, GA 30342 VeinInnovations Johns Creek 4255 Johns Creek Pkwy, Suite D Suwanee, GA 30024 www.veininnovations.com 678-731-9815
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EININNOVATIONS, a leader in venous healthcare, is pleased to announce its continued growth in Georgia with a new office on Johns Creek Parkway. Dr. Alexander Park and Dr. David Park, general surgeons who expanded their services to treat venous health issues three years ago, and maintain their practices with the North Atlanta Surgical Associates, will head the new location, located one mile from Emory at Johns Creek Hospital.
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ewly opened in Johns Creek, Beauty Skin Laser of Georgia is proud to offer the most effective, lasting beauty and laser skin treatments , all at extraordinary prices. Whether you’re interested in elegant eyelash extensions, dramatic improvements in your skin from a series of microdermabrasion sessions, teeth whitening, scar reduction or laser hair removal, Beauty Skin Laser has the beauty professionals who will assist you perfecting your appearance. Their knowledgeable physicians, nurses, aestheticians and certified laser technicians can help you identify the solutions needed for your individual concerns and they are committed to your complete satisfaction. Call today to schedule your consultation with their friendly, experienced staff.
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Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Milton & Roswell
New Business Spotlight
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erving Johns Creek for 10 years, Fitness Together (FT) is pleased to announce the relocation of their Johns Creek facility to the Addison Place Shops at 11705 Jones Bridge Road, located behind Bonefish Grill. Fitness Together has led the industry for 1-on-1 personal fitness training, whether for weight loss, toning and tightening muscles or simply working towards better health. And, while FT has helped hundreds of Johns Creek residents transform their health and their lives through personal training, they are now offering small group training as an additional service. With this new larger studio, FT is proud to announce the addition of their PACK small group personal training. PACK consists of 2-6 people working out at a time under the instruction of an FT trainer. The workouts are tough, but lots of fun and very effective. Russ Yeager, Owner of Fitness Together notes, “The two things we are hearing that our clients love most about PACK workouts are the relationships they are forming with other clients, and the cost, which is less than half the cost of 1 on 1 training. Starting April 29th, we are challenging Johns Creek neighbors to lose 2 sizes in 8 weeks with our PACK Great Jeans Challenge. For details go to www. fitnesstogether.com/johnscreek/jeans or call the studio at (678) 867-0101.
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amily owned and customer focused since 1955, Howard Brothers has opened its fourth location in Alpharetta at 5860 Gateway Drive (directly across the street from Slope’s BBQ), near the intersection of Hwy 9 and McFarland Road. Howard Brothers is very well known and respected in the outdoor power equipment world. Ask any commercial landscaper in Atlanta where they buy their mower or 2-cycle equipment, and you’ll likely hear them respond “Howard Brothers.” We’ve been looking to open a location in the Alpharetta market for a long time, and the opportunity opened up a few months ago. Howard Brothers only represents top lines in the industry. We believe in partnering with the best and most reliable brands that our customers need and want so that they can be more successful,” says owner John Howard. “It is an incredible market for us to move into,” says Tim Oliver, Howard Brothers, OPE General Manager. “In addition to our existing landscape customers in the area, we are equally excited about the huge number of homeowners in the area. Alpharetta and the surrounding cities of Milton, John’s Creek, Cumming, Sandy Springs, and Roswell will be able to easily get to us.” Duluth: 3616 Buford Highway, (770) 476-3006 & (888) HOW-BROS Oakwood: 4272 Mundy Mill Road, (678) 450-0500 Doraville: 6894 Buford Highway, (770) 449-6500 Alpharetta: 5860 Gateway Drive, (770) 754-4114 www.howardbrothers.com
Above: FT trainers bending over backwards to get Johns Creek fit! Fitness Together Johns Creek -Addison Place Shops 11705 Jones Bridge Rd. Suite C104, Johns Creek (678) 867-0101 • www.fitnesstogether.com/johnscreek
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“Not Your Average Pizza Joint” OPEN NOW IN JOHNS CREEK 11030 Medlock Bridge Road #160 (Located in Johns Creek Walk) • 770-476-8214 HOURS: M-Th 6am-10pm, F-Sa 6am-11pm, Sun 6am-9pm ATLANTA • NORCROSS • JOHNS CREEK
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Video game consoles to become TV set top box
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t is estimated that more than half of US households play video games. In an effort to bridge the gap between gamers and non-gamers, video game console makers Microsoft and Sony are targeting news, weather, sports and entertainment lovers with a new way to consume content on demand. Microsoft and Sony will be releasing new versions of their gaming consoles this year (Xbox 720 and Sony PlayStation 4 respectively). These new consoles are designed to either pass through your cable providers channel guide and respective content from their set- top box or replace it entirely to become your all-in-one set-top box. This means that surfing channels will likely be more visual and not the excel spreadsheet style channel guide you have been forced to use for the last 10 years. Additionally, because these consoles are internet-connected and will support a web browser, you can simply flip from TV viewing to Googling for facts about a product or person (interactive TV here we come). It is rumored that the Xbox will also feature the ability to record or pause live TV, just like your DVR, so you do not miss a thing during your Internet fact-finding mission.
Another advantage to the combining of video game consoles and typical television devices is overcoming the problem that everyone faces at one time or another: the lost remote control. Thanks to advances in video gaming, you can now (with the right accessories – Xbox Kinect) wave your hand to sort and pick your favorite app or movie to play. No need for a standard remote control. If you hate having to find and fiddle with the multiple remotes for your gaming console, TV, DVD/Blu-ray, DVR and cable set-top box, then this could very well be your all-in-one entertainment console dream come true! Do not be surprised if you begin using your TV more like a PC or tablet, since this blurs the lines more than ever before.
Both manufacturers have agreed with the populous and understand that most of us cannot live without Apps. Most (if not all) of your favorite news, weather, sports and entertainment apps that you use on your smart phone or tablets will eventually be integrated into this all-inone set-top box. This means you can post to your favorite social media site via web browser or app through your television. Streaming content will abound via the most popular content consumption Apps like HuLu, YouTube, and of course, Netflix. And if that is not enough, then you can rent a DVD or Bluray (Playstation 4 only) disk and pop it in one or both consoles to consume content the oldfashioned way.
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Food & Wine Mother’s Day Muffins
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always look forward to Mother’s Day because it’s the one day that my daring boys make me something special for breakfast. The past few years have been the traditional pancakes. This year they are starting a new tradition and are making me Sugar Crusted Raspberry Muffins which is sure to pair very nicely with my Mother‘s Day Mimosa. The recipe is simple, easy and kid friendly to make: Sugar Crusted Raspberry Muffins (recipe from Real Simple) Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup whole milk 1 large egg 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries Directions Heat oven to 400° F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or coat it with cooking spray, vegetable oil, or butter.
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In a medium bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups of the flour, 1/2 cup of the sugar, the baking powder, and salt. Add the butter and combine. In a second bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla. Gradually add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined; the batter will be lumpy. Toss the berries with the remaining flour in a bowl. Gently fold the berry mixture into the batter.
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Fill each muffin cup 3/4 full. Sprinkle the batter with the remaining sugar. Bake for 17 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm. Tip: Try this muffin recipe with blackberries or blueberries instead of raspberries. Or, use a combination of different berries.
Enjoy! Jacqueline Chambliss, FWS Jacqueline is a wine appreciation consultant, a French Wine Scholar (FWS) and Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) educated. www.theeuropeanwinetable.com 678-923-0984
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P.S. Mimosa is 3/4 flute Champagne with 1/4 flute orange juice.
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Granite, Marble or Quartz?
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tone surfaces are expected in today’s décor. Whether updating yesterday’s look or completing new construction, these elegant beauties will enhance your home. Here are a few facts you should know before tackling your next project:
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Granite, quarried from the mountains of Brazil, Italy, the U.S., India, and other countries around the world, is one of the most popular natural stones on the market. Available in a striking array of colors, granite’s durability and longevity make it ideal for kitchen countertops and other heavily used surfaces, including table tops and floors. While some synthetic surfaces scratch easily and melt under hot cookware, granite resists heat. Granite is also one of the most bacteria-resistant kitchen surfaces, and it is not affected by citric acid, coffee, tea, alcohol, or wine. It is also nearly impossible to scratch, and with proper cleaning, will not stain under normal use. And, because of its exceptional strength, granite is also well suited for exterior applications such as cladding, paving, and curbing. Marble is found in the mountainous regions of Canada, Italy, Germany, Spain, the U.S., and other countries worldwide. Because of its beauty and elegance, marble is a popular choice for countertops, floors, foyers, fireplace facings and hearths, walls, and windowsills. Marble is limestone that has been subjected to great pressure and heat, which has changed its structure to a crystalline, sugary texture. It is generally whitish, sometimes translucent, with some veining or color provided by other minerals. Marble adds a sophisticated element to your home, and its wonderful appearance, superior engineering characteristics, and ease of maintenance make it a natural choice for floors, wall coverings, table tops, and bathroom walls, floors, vanity tops, tub decks, and showers. If you want the beauty of a stone countertop, without having to worry about bothersome maintenance like sealing, a Quartz countertop may be the best choice for you. Quartz countertops are made from 93% natural quartz, creating a stain resistant, scratch resistant, and non-porous surface. It is available in a wide variety of colors and has more color consistency than granite. Quartz is very hard (with a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale; a diamond is the hardest at 10). It is also cleaner, safer and has greater consistency than natural stone which is veined and prone to flaws.
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2013 Home Trends
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n keeping up with the hottest trends and runway fashions, I just attended the Spring Furniture Market where the top buyers go to see the latest in home design and furniture trends.
Color is back and bold patterns are on the rise for chair options, great pillow pops, ottomans, and accessories. The color of the year for 2013 is Emerald Green and yes, it definitely has something to do with “Oz”. This color is everywhere in the new furniture lines but remember a little goes a long way! The design “glue” with bold new colors is that these great colors are found on classic and transitional pieces. So you can use one fabulous piece to make a beautiful statement as a main piece in a room! Today, more and more people are enjoying their homes with family, pets, entertaining friends, and just relax and live! The furniture designers have listened--most fabrics offered now are pet friendly, stain resistant, and very luxurious to compliment our design tastes. The largest 2013 trend I’ve seen is Relaxed, Beach Inspired Living: beautiful lighting incorporating, coral, colorful seashells, and washed wood accents from old wine barrels to wooden bobbers; upholstery offerings of washed linens, colorful ocean washed prints and fun colorful stripes; wood furniture pieces with options of grey or pickled washes in stain or handpainted soft French finishes; and sleek transitional woods showing the rich graining. The industrial vibe was a hot trend and will show its age in 5 years. Let me just say that a converted industrial trolley cart into a cocktail table is a really great conversation piece that will be enjoyed for years, but try to resist buying everything in that same design.
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5.29.13 FOOD, FESTIVITIES, FASHION SHOW & GIFT CARD GIVEAWAYS! It all starts in the morning at Store Opening at the Front Doors of Belk so get there early!
UPCOMING STORE EVENTS IN MAY 5/4 — Accessories Day Out — Take an extra 20% off all accessories. 5/3 & 5/4 — One Day Sale 5/11 — Mothers Day Sale — Gift Card Give Away to the 1st 100 customers!! 5/15 – 5/19 — Customer Appreciation Week 5/18 — Lancôme National MakeUp Artist Event — Call Belk at the Forum to make an appointment! 5/24 & 5/25 — Biggest One Day Sale 5/29 — Belk Anniversary Celebration!!
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