May 2010 by David Wolfe

Small Spaces

FOR THE W3 LIFESTYLE M I N I Z I N E

MAY 2010

2010 EVENTS Fantastic Community Events Coming Up

Pool Parties, Dive In Movie Nights, Holiday Party, etc.

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Wellness Tips Financial Tips Community News Event Calendar Movie Reviews Restaurant Reviews Shopping Ideas Special Offers ...and much more!

JAZZ NIGHT - MAY 16

SHILOH VALLEY OVERLOOK

DESIGN IDEAS

2 W3 LIFESTYLE - SHILOH VALLEY OVERLOOK - CALENDAR

Health & Wellness April 19th 6-8pm

Pool Splash Bash July 3rd 10am-12pm

Meet & Greet October 9th 7-9pm

Jazz Under The Stars May 16th 6-8pm

Casino Night August 7th 7-9pm

Heath & Wellness Expo November 8th 6-8pm

Dive-In Movie June 25th 8-10pmpm

Health & Wellness Expo September 7th 6-8pm

Holiday Party December 6th 6-8pm

AZZ UNDER THE STARS SUNDAY, MAY 16TH FROM 6-8PM!

re you ready for a night of pure relaxation? A night that is designed around offering you a night of pure enjoyment - Jazz Under The Stars. You will be able to listen to some soft Jazz tunes while laughing with your neighbors and friends. Invite your friends and family to this fantastic community event and make it even more special. As always you will enjoy some savory finger foods and delicious beverages. Dress casual and be comfortable. This is a night to melt away the stress and simply enjoy yourself and be as comfortable as possible. Since this is an outdoor event, it is dependent on the weather. The event is held around the pool. If it is heavily overcast or a strong chance for rain the event will be cancelled. Please call your leasing office the day of the event if there is any question of the weather. Pool is closed for event. So come on down, invite your friends and family and let’s have a great night together!!!!

IVE IN MOVIE NIGHT FRIDAY, JUNE 25TH FROM 8-10PM!

emember those Drive in Movie theaters? What a great evening of fun enjoying some fresh popcorn in the outdoor air while watching a funny movie. IT’S BACK! We are going to be having a Dive in Movie Night right here in your community at the Pool! A huge movie screen will be setup at the pool and you are going to have a blast watching a great movie while enjoying the night air that smells of freshly popped popcorn! What movie is being played? That one is up to your Leasing Office - so call and put in your vote for a movie suggestion. We will be offering freshly popped popcorn at the event as well as yummy beverages. The pool will be open for this event - so plan to float in the water or stretch out next to the pool - however you do it, just relax and enjoy a great night of fun. Invite your family and friends also! Event is weather dependent - call your leasing office if any question as to the weather.

COMMUNITY INFO - W3 LIFESTYLE 3

Shiloh Valley Overlook Community Manager Melissa Galvin

Letter from the Community

Assistant Manager Eris Nichols

Did you know we have received a special designation as being one of the Best of The Best apartment communities in Atlanta? Our community has been honored to hold the W3 Lifestyle designation which shows how committed we are to serving our residents with superior resident services and superior community appeal. This is a designation we are extremely proud of and we look forward to providing you the benefits that come from holding such a designation.

Leasing Associates Brittany Fricks Nicole Rodriguez

Being a W3 Lifestyle Community

Part of becoming a W3 Lifestyle designated community comes the customized monthly publication which you are currently reading. We are committed to not only our community but also to our impact on this earth and its resources. That is why we now have this extensive monthly publication which is customized to our community and your interests. It is obviously an online Magazine which typically will be roughly 32 pages of useful information to make your time here as a valued resident the best that it can be, but also give you great tips and articles on how to better your lifestyle. For those of you who own a business or are self-employed, our monthly Minizine is also the perfect place to promote your product/services to your neighbors – your best customers and clients! If you have not already been coming to your monthly community events, now is the time to start! We have committed to have monthly resident events which will be sponsored by W3 Lifestyle as a part of our designation. This is not just a place to live, it is a place to really call home. It’s a place to be proud to invite your friends, co-workers, and family to come enjoy the fun filled events that we will be having for you every month. Enjoy our Wellness EXPO’s to our Meet & Greet parties to the crazy Pool Parties and most of all the spectacular Dive In Movie Nights we will be having. You are always welcome to invite as many people as you would like to these events…after all, you are the guest of honor!

Maintenance Supervisor Jason Branson Phone (770) 590-8673 Fax (770) 590-9317 Email shiloh-pm@pegasusresidential.com Website www.shilohvalleyoverlookapts.com

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LETTER FROM W3 - W3 LIFESTYLE 5

W3 LIFESTYLE OPEN POSITIONS Now Seeking Creative & Energetic People to be a Part of our W3 Lifestyle Team

Advertising Relation Associates will work in the office providing sales support to Advertising Executive’s as well as making contacts via phone and email with local and national level advertising clients. These individuals must have a solid phone presence and the ability to write professional yet energetic emails in order to catch the attention of potential advertisers.

How does working for a company that prides itself on empowering its team members on their own personal creativity? W3 Lifestyle is currently looking to fill positions within our We have a variety of other positions coming organization to keep up with our Best of The Best available this summer as well including an apartment communities throughout Atlanta. Entertainment Manager, Publications Manager, and Accounting Manager position. If interested Community Partners will assist communities in any of the above mentioned positions or with planning and executing their highly perhaps would like to be considered for any energetic monthly events and maintaining the opportunity please feel free to forward your quality of each and every event. They will also resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to assist the community team members with their todd@w3lifestyle.com, or fax to 404-592-6221. customized monthly Minizine’s, communicating the event schedule to the residents of the communities, work with local and national businesses in communicating their product/

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service message in the monthly Minizine’s. Publication Designers are the key holders to designing our unique and vibrant monthly community Minizine’s which are customized to each community. These people are highly creative and not afraid to take initiative in offering up new format ideas. Must have considerable Adobe Creative Suite experience. Advertising Executive’s will seek out local and national level businesses that would like to promote their service/product via our multiple marketing opportunities. This is a high energy position that requires an outgoing personality and extreme organizational skills. As a commission based position the individual needs to have advertising sales experience. We are currently offering a $20,000 bonus for someone to come in and get ads sold for our communities.

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6 W3 LIFESTYLE - HEALTH & WELLNESS

Even on formula, babies not getting enough vitamin D

400 international units. Health.com: The most important nutrient you’re not getting

By Denise Mann, Health.com March 22, 2010 6:19 p.m. EDT

he vast majority of infants in the U.S. are not getting the vitamin D that they need, even if they are fed vitamin-enriched formula, a new study has found. Roughly 9 out of 10 breast-fed babies receive less vitamin D than experts recommend, according to the study, which was conducted by researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among formula-fed babies, fewer than 37 percent consume the recommended amount.

t is well-known that breast-fed infants are at risk for vitamin D deficiency. But the study findings suggest that most babies will require a supplement regardless of how they’re fed. “We have to educate moms and the health-care community that vitamin D supplementation is something that they should do [and] recommend,” says the lead author of the study, Cria Perrine, Ph.D., of the CDC’s division of nutrition, physical activity, and obesity.

“Most infants will require a vitamin D supplement to reach the new AAP recommendations, while in the past we only thought that breast-fed infants would need supplementation,” says Perrine. “Formulafed infants would need to consume a liter of formula a day to meet the new recommendations, and most infants don’t do that - especially those who are being fed with both formula and breast milk.”

ew mothers should discuss vitamin D supplements with their pediatricians, Perrine adds. (Although it takes just 10 to 15 minutes of sun exposure for the body to produce a day’s worth of vitamin D, the AAP discourages sun exposure for infants younger than 6 months, and advises the use of sunscreen after that.)

“Most infants will require a vitamin D

Health.com: Why you need vitamin D now

errine and her colleagues reviewed data from a national study that monitored what new ” mothers fed their babies between 2005 and 2007. The study, known as the Infant Feeding Practices Study II, included more than 1,500 infants ages 1 to 10.5 months who were fed only breast milk, only formula, or a combination of the two.

supplement

The study, published this week in the journal Pediatrics, comes amid growing awareness of the extent - and the health risks - of vitamin D deficiency in both children and adults. Known as the sunshine vitamin, because the human body produces it when exposed to sunlight, vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, a strong immune system, and a range of other bodily processes.

n children, too little vitamin D has been associated with bone softness and an increased risk of heart disease later in life, among other health problems. In 2008, the nation’s leading organization of pediatricians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, doubled its recommendation for the amount of vitamin D that infants and children should consume daily, from 200 to

By analyzing the infants’ diet and whether they were receiving a vitamin D supplement, the researchers estimated what percentage of infants met the then-current AAP guidelines of 200 IU of vitamin D per day, as well as what percentage would have met the new intake guidelines released in 2008.

ery few infants who consumed breast milk alone - between 5 percent and 13 percent - met the current or former recommendation for vitamin D intake. Among the formula-fed infants, 81 percent to 98 percent met the former recommendation, but just 20 percent to 37 percent of the

same infants would have met the current recommendation.

ost babies did not receive vitamin D supplements. No more than 13 percent of the breast-fed infants were given supplements, and fewer than 4 percent of the formula-fed babies received them. The results - especially concerning formulafed babies- are eye-opening, says Carrie Drazba, M.D., a pediatrician at Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago. “I don’t think a lot of us realized that formula-fed babies are not meeting their vitamin D requirements,” she says.

lthough the most obvious health problem associated with vitamin D deficiency in babies is rickets, or soft bones, pediatricians are increasingly mindful of respiratory infections and chronic diseases (such as type 1 diabetes) that have been linked to inadequate intake of the vitamin in that age group, Drazba says. A pair of studies published last year, for instance, found that children with low levels of vitamin D were more likely to have several risk factors that contribute to heart disease, including high blood pressure, high blood glucose, and low HDL (or good cholesterol). “We’re finding out that there are other risks associated with vitamin D deficiency besides rickets,” says Drazba. “A lot of cells in our body have receptors for vitamin D.”

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A second study, also published in Pediatrics this week, provides a snapshot of vitamin D deficiency among infants and their mothers in Boston during the same time period, 2005 to 2007. Fifty-eight percent of newborns and 36 percent of mothers were vitamin D deficient, the study found; the deficiency was deemed “severe” in 38 percent and 23 percent of the babies and moms, respectively.

abies were less likely to be vitamin D deficient if their mothers took prenatal vitamins in their second and third trimesters, the study found. On the other hand, being born in the winter months increased the risk of vitamin D deficiency, as did being black. (Most of the individuals in the new study were black or Hispanic, and people with darker skin do not produce vitamin D as efficiently as lighter skin individuals when they are exposed to sunlight.) Health.com: Foods to boost your mood

he new studies underscore that vitamin D deficiency is an issue that mothers and doctors need to address from birth through childhood and beyond, Drazba says. “We’re realizing that with the combination of more women breast-feeding and how we slather kids with sunscreen and don’t let them run in the sun anymore, [kids] aren’t getting the vitamin D exposure that they used to, or that they need,” she says.

itamin D deficiency is a concern in adulthood as well. By some estimates, more than half of adults in the U.S. don’t get enough vitamin D from sunlight or from fortified foods such as milk, the other main source of the vitamin. And in recent years studies have linked vitamin D deficiency in adults to a long list of serious health conditions, including heart disease, certain cancers, osteoporosis, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, depression, and some autoimmune disorders.

n response, the Institute of Medicine, an independent nonprofit organization that advises the U.S. government on health and medical matters, is now considering whether to raise its guidelines for vitamin D intake for adults and children of all ages. The institute is expected to announce its decision by the end of the summer.

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FINANCIAL - W3 LIFESTYLE 9

Credit or debit? How to decide (MONEY MAGAZINE)

By Ismat Sarah Mangla April 27, 2010: 4:24 AM ET

he next time you reach for your wallet at the grocery store or the mall, chances are you’ll whip out a debit card rather than a credit card. Since 2000, the number of debit payments has more than doubled, while the number of credit transactions has fallen by nearly half, according to bank card advisory firm R.K. Hammer. Paying with cash -- which, after all, is what debit is a stand-in for -may seem like the smarter move. But it isn’t necessarily. There are a few situations in which credit serves you better.

“They’ll block $75 whether you’re filling up a moped or an SUV,” says Greg McBride of Bankrate.com. You can’t access the excess that’s frozen until the transaction is finalized, which can take up to 48 hours.

he stakes are higher when checking in at hotels and car-rental counters, which give themselves leeway for incidentals and damage. You could have hundreds or thousands frozen for days, which could trigger overdrafts or bounces on other payments. So secure a hotel or car with a credit card. (Bonus: Some cards also offer decent secondary auto insurance.) You can always make the final payment with debit.

You want big rewards “Debit rewards have gotten better over the years,” says Curtis Arnold ofCardRatings.com, “but still I’ve never seen a program that comes close to the best-of-breed credit card programs.”

As long as you routinely pay off the balance, choose credit if ...

You’re planning to make a major purchase “Credit cards offer the strongest protections on purchase disputes,” says Gerri Detweiler of Credit. com. If goods or services aren’t delivered as stated, the issuer will battle with the merchant on your behalf. Until the problem is resolved, the charge is suspended, and no interest accrues.

ith a debit card, however, the money is gone from your account and you have to wrestle the merchant to get your cash back. Your bank may help, but there’s no guarantee.

Thus, it’s worth using credit if you’re about to spend a hefty sum on something -- be it a TV or a home repair -- and especially if you’re making the purchase online, where what you see is not always what you get. Other reasons to use credit for big buys: You may get increased warranty protection and insurance against theft of the item. Use a Visa (V, Fortune 500) credit card, for example, and the manufacturer’s warranty may be extended up to a year. Check your card agreement to see what your card offers. You’re buying gas, checking in at a hotel, or renting a car When you use debit for those transactions, the merchant -- to avoid being caught short -- figures out the maximum you could spend, then puts a hold on your bank account for that amount. For example, when buying gas, you prepay your purchase. And since the gas station doesn’t know how many gallons you’ll use, it picks a big number.

Citibank’s debit cards, for example, offer one point for every $2 spent, and you need 8,000 points to get $50, so you’re earning a mere 0.31% on every dollar. In comparison, many credit cards offer at least 1% cash back. Bear in mind, too, that many debit cards offer their top benefits only when you sign for purchases rather than use your PIN, as banks get more money from retailers on signature transactions. (The Citi card gives one point for every $3 on PIN purchases.) And some merchants -- Wal-Mart (WMT, Fortune 500), for example -- steer you toward the PIN option.

You don’t vigilantly monitor your account

egally, if your credit card or its number is stolen, your liability is minimal $50 max. With debit, the law can leave you on the hook for considerably more. Visa and MasterCard, however, extend the better protection to signature-based transactions on debit cards displaying their logos. So it’s pretty much a wash on liability. That said, credit still has a major advantage: If your debit card or its number is used, the money is gone, and you’ll have to jump through a few hoops to get it back. In the meantime you could bounce checks or miss bill payments. The more times you use your debit card, the more you’re potentially exposing its number to scammers. So if you don’t have the time or energy to review bank transactions a few times a month, use a credit card instead. That way, it’s the bank’s money that’s on the line, not yours.

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12 W3 LIFESTYLE - RESTAURANT REVIEW

Tin Lizzy’s By David Wolfe

don’t think I could love this place any more than I do! My favorite is the Steak Skillet with Salsa Fresca – absolutely delicious! Their chips and salsa are made perfectly and worth the wait on a busy day. If there was any downside to Tin Lizzy’s it would be the fact that it is typically a little loud and during peak times can have a crazy wait. However, the food quality is excellent, the staff is always super friendly (but sometimes a bit on the slow side) and the selection is by far superior to your typical Southwestern restaurant.

urrently Tin Lizzy’s has two locations – Buckhead, 3639 Piedmont Road and Grant Park, 415 Memorial Drive. Rumor has it there is a third location under plans in

the Midtown area.

heir menu offers chips and a variety of dips to, fresh salads and gourmet soft tacos. For those watching calories or carbs, Tin Lizzy’s entree salad with romaine and spring greens, roasted pumpkin seeds, corn, black beans and diced red peppers is sure to please. Their soft tacos are surely not to be missed. Try the Buffalo Chicken soft taco with blue cheese dressing

and crisp romaine, or the Fajita Steak soft taco with cilantro creme fraiche and grilled peppers and onions.

f you are looking for a fun atmosphere to watch the game or just hang out with friends, hit Tin Lizzy’s and you are sure to have a blast!

W3 RATING: 3-W’S (THE BEST)

FOOD RECIPE - W3 LIFESTYLE 13

Champagne Cupcakes

Champagne Frosting:

1/2

cup butter or margarine, softened

1 1/4 cups champagne

cups powdered sugar

1/3

cup vegetable oil

1/4

cup champagne

egg whites

teaspoon vanilla

to 5 drops red food coloring

box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix

Garnish: Pink decorator sugar crystals Edible pink pearls Directions 1. cups.

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin

2. In large bowl, combine dry cake mix and champagne. Add oil, eggs and food color. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. 3. Bake 17 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. 4. In medium bowl, beat frosting ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle with pink sugar and pearls.

You are personally invited… …to become a Resident Ambassador! First, I would like to thank you for being an amazing resident! You are what our community is all about! Here at Shiloh Valley Overlook, we are on a quest to attract fabulous people just like you! I would like to personally ST invite you to join an ND amazing program! It’s called RD ‘Resident Ambassadors’ and you can join this elite group!

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You might be asking yourself… • What does this mean? It means, YOU ARE AWESOME!! • What do I need to do? Bring your co-workers, friends, family, loyal customers, or anyone you know to make Shiloh Valley Overlook their home! • How am I going to do that? Contact the leasing office and we’ll send you your own personalized flyers! Just place these flyers around your office, in the work room, or high traffic areas. Put some flyers in the church newsletter or on the bulletin board. The possibilities are endless!

• What’s in it for me? $$$MONEY$$$ Your personalized flyer will have a special code just for you! When the prospective resident comes in with your flyer, we will attach it to their Guest Card. Once they move in and are in good standing for 30 days, you get the referral bonus! First referral…$300…Second referral…$400…Third referral and beyond…$500!!! Make your friends your neighbors by referring them to Shiloh Valley Overlook!!

Let’s Stay Together!

e would like to thank each and every one of you for choosing Shiloh Valley Overlook as your home! You are truly what makes our community shine above the rest. We have some fabulous resident events planned for 2010: spa day, pool party, poker nights, and much more! Shiloh Valley Overlook would like to extend the invitation for you to renew your lease with us this year!

ave you ever considered some of the “inconvenient costs” of moving?? If you were to move to a new part of town, you will face the daunting task of finding new drycleaners, shopping areas, hair salons, schools, etc… Plus you will have to change your bank account information, order new checks, and forward your mail to your new address! Did you know moving expenses can be up to $1,000??

ave your hard earned money and renew with us today because Shiloh Valley Overlook wants you to stay!!

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BIG DESIGN FOR SMALL SPACES by Marsha Ford

ith condos and apartments of less than 800 square feet, it can be a challenge to create open, comfortable homes in these limited spaces. Fortunately, small space does not mean few opportunities for decorating. A little ingenuity can make a small space look and feel larger, and perform more efficiently than a traditionally sized home.

ppearance is everything. Using furniture that seems almost invisible can give the facade of roominess in a small area. Glass tables, wrought iron chairs and airy baker racks bring functionality into a room without seeming to take up any space, since the eye is tricked into seeing through them. Use natural lighting wherever available and complement with artificial lighting. A combination of table, floor and ceiling lights can work together to create even lighting that appears natural to the eye.

ake efficient use of space. Allowing furniture to do double duty as storage bins keeps clutter from

occupying the room. Stacking wire racks for cupboards allows for more storage in tight spaces. Attaching storage shelves to the insides of cupboard doors cleverly utilizes otherwise useless space. And hanging mirrors strategically gives the impression of space and helps to illuminate a room further.

on’t be afraid to experiment. Once you begin using big ideas for designing your smaller space, you will be inspired to try more innovative ideas, such as toying with different colors, shapes and designs. Treat your space as an opportunity for creativity and efficiency — not a limitation.

“APPEARANCE IS EVERYTHING”

Online Living! We now allow residents of Shiloh Valley Overlook to pay rent electronically!! You have the option of making a one -time or recurring rent payment directly from your bank account or credit card (VISA, Discover or Master Card) on the 1st – 3rd of every month. You can still make payments in the office with checks (if applicable) and/or certified funds. Electronic payments can be made anywhere you have internet access: home, work, school, etc! Go to www.PegasusResidential.com, look for Shiloh Valley Overlook under properties, click RESIDENT PORTAL and simply logon to our Online Living! website to make a one -time or recurring electronic payment and enjoy the ease of paying from the comfort of your own home.

Online Living! is a safe and secure website that allows us to provide service to our residents,

24-hours a day. This service allows our residents to: • Submit maintenance service requests • Make electronic payments • Check your balance • Contact the leasing office via email • Find phone numbers for utility services, including phone and cable • View our calendar of events This new process is part of our ongoing efforts to streamline our operations and improve customer service. We are SO EXCITED about this!! Please keep in mind that the after-hours drop box has been officially closed. If you are mailing in your rent, make sure it gets in the office before the 3rd of the month. Payments will not be accepted on the 4th or after without late fees and in the form of certified funds.

Need some extra space??

hiloh Valley Overlook offers an array of Garage and Storage units. They are located right here on property just a short walk from your apartment home. Want to put your vehicle in a covered space? Need to store your 2009 I’m Available information? For a monthly fee, you could extend your living space! Look for the red “I’M AVAILABLE” signs throughout the property. Contact the leasing office for more information!

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MOVIE REVIEW - W3 LIFESTYLE 21

Law Abiding Citizen

remade or brought back to life. It faded out somewhat respectfully in the 80’s and simply did not need a revival in 2010.

By David Wolfe

Nightmare on Elm Street definitely lived up to its name – A Nightmare. The movie took classic lines and used them with no meaning or with the feeling which the originals succeeded in conveying. This was literally the most unneeded movie of the year and fell short of anything desirable. The most direct thing I’ve seen written about this movie is “This moody, lifeless movie rips off lines, scenes, dream sequences, and character kills from Craven’s film…while draining them of energy, suspense and meaning.” In other words – good luck staying awake…or perhaps that was their goal?

his was one of those movies that I wasn’t quite sure about when I first heard of its description. It sounded intriguing but also sounded like it could get a bit too testosterone filled with action to really follow a story line. I can definitely say that I was pleasantly surprised. Now I am a Gerard Butler fan, so I could watch him any day of the week in any movie and probably always retain a smile on my face. However, Gerard put on a fantastic performance in this movie and really kept me wondering what his next move was going to be. While some parts were definitely predictable, overall it kept me wanting to see how he was going to do it.

hen there was Jamie Fox and his fantastic performance as the assistant district attorney. Again, fantastically played and he did a great job of making us not begin seeing him as the bad guy but rather had me hoping he would learn his lesson and grow from the experience. All in all the casting for this movie was superb and everyone kept me absorbed in the movie and craving the deliciousness of the next scene.

aw Abiding Citizen is probably not a great “Date Movie” – but it also depends on your personalities. It definitely can conjure up some great conversation regarding ethics and the age old question “what would you do?” Anyone who says they have not swung back and forth on the issues which this movie exemplifies either hasn’t lived very long or isn’t being honest. Law Abiding Citizen taps into this guilty subconscious ambivalence with magnetic fury. This is a rental worth your time on a rainy night, even if it just to enjoy watching Gerard Butler.

A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) By David Wolfe

he odd thing is, I had no idea there was even a remake of this film being made. It wasn’t until it was released that I even knew about it. That should tell you how much even the studio believed in it. This was another example of a movie that absolutely did not need to be

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he crazy thing about it all is that the originals by Wes Craven were made on a low budget. As a matter of fact, their budget probably cost less than the catering bill budget for the 2010 version; yet, nothing new in this attempt to revive the spirit of one our generation’s scariest icons. Could they not have thought of something new?

had some great times with the originals back in the 80’s. Freddy was much scarier in 1984 than he now is in 2010. Many laughs came of Freddy back in the day and many scares as well. 2010 Freddy just did not do it for me and left me wishing for more…but rather got what I expected, a campy remake with no originality.

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24 W3 LIFESTYLE - SHOPPING

Shopping on a Fashion Budget By David Wolfe

t still surprises me the number of people that do not realize there is a Neiman Marcus Outlet store called Last Call which is located on Discover Mills mall. This is a fairly large Outlet store which has some fantastic products not only from the store itself, but also from a variety of the online shopping sources affiliated with Neiman Marcus. For example, not only do they have your typical fashion products, but they also have a large selection of furniture, lighting and home décor. I have found some fantastic cabinets for the same price as you would pay for a cabinet at Rooms To Go…which quality would you prefer in your home? It is definitely worth the drive when you are either looking for some new décor items for your home or if you are looking for a styling new outfit. Either way, shop on a budget and look to get a great deal.

uess who is now open in Buckhead??? Nordstrom Rack! Yes, Nordstrom Rack in Buckhead opened this week and I could not be happier. I am definitely a Nordie Boy and love the great buys that I have gotten at their Nordstrom Rack Buford location across from the Mall of Georgia. Living Intown though I didn’t love the drive to Mall of Georgia unless I was planning to have a serious shopping trip. However, now I have a great location just in Buckhead to stop by for lunch! The store is large and has a great selection. There is definitely an abundance of shoe’s and the same quality of designer clothes that I would expect to see at a Nordstrom Outlet store.

or those that have had to get a bit more budgeted like the rest of us, take advantage of these Outlet stores to shop on a budget, but still have the same quality of fashion sense that everyone brags on you about. They both even have some great Handbags, Sunglasses, Jewelry, Health and Beauty products, and so much more! They even have some fantastic kids items! Check them out online to find their exact locations and then enjoy shopping on a budget!

MIDTOWN LOCATION OPENING SOON!

Super fast mobile and home internet + VOICE! Same day service, get connected today!

Pricing starts as low as $25 a month for Home Internet.

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Mark736 McClure 404 6412 678-787-4519 *Prices are only valid for a promotional period of 6 months. Offers expire 2/28/2010. Offers may be changed or withdrawn without notice. Offers not combinable with any other offer. Regular rates apply after initial promotional period on applicable plans. Monthly rates exclude taxes. Devices priced separately. CLEAR Voice service is only available with CLEAR Home Internet or CLEAR Professional Office Internet and requires customer to purchase equipment. Service levels, features and prices may vary by rate plan and are subject to change without notice. For plans with no speed cap, the average DL speed performance is 3Mbps to 6Mbps, with DL bursts up to 10Mbps. A $10 per GB overage fee will be charged for each GB over applicable plan allowances each month. For 4G+ Mobile Internet: 4G usage is unlimited*; 3G usage is capped at 5GB. Overage charges for 3G is $.05 per MB for each MB over the allotted allowance. 3G service where coverage is available. Coverage areas and service levels may vary. Coverage not available everywhere. Stated performance specifications typically represent the maximum expected performance with normal usage. Early termination fee on most plans is $120 less (a) $4 per month for each full month of service after the beginning of the initial term or the renewal term, as applicable, prior to such termination; or (b) such other early termination fee as may be specified on your order confirmation and will apply if agreement is terminated prior to agreement end date. Early termination fee on bundled offers is $60 per device. Early termination fee for 4G+ Mobile Internet is $200 less (a) $8 per month for each full month of service after the beginning of the initial term or the renewal term, as applicable, prior to such termination; or (b) such other early termination fee as may be specified on your order confirmation and will apply if agreement is terminated prior to the agreement end date. Activation fees may apply. Taxes, additional restrictions and charges apply. See ww.clear.com for details. Trademarks, logos and service marks used herein are the property of Clear Wireless or other third parties. Use of these marks is not permitted without prior written consent. ÂŠ 2009 Clear Wireless LLC.

Maintenance Corner

n an effort to complete service requests in a more efficient manner, we ask that they are submitted as soon as the issue arises. Reporting the request to the office in the morning increases the likelihood of same day service. Service requests entered late Friday afternoon will most likely be completed the following week. Please keep in mind that only maintenance emergencies will be responded to after hours.

he following are considered maintenance emergencies:

• Water leaks of any kind • Toilet clogged (one bathroom apartments only) • Heating and Air issues • Major oven or refrigerator issues • Water heater issues

est control service

Here every thursday! Please contact the office and request service if needed!!

Life Time Fitness Sugarloaf Location 1823 N Brown Road NW Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Phone: 678-226-2099 Map & Directions Hours Open 24/7.

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How to AVOID paying fees

he country is facing some difficult economic times. stand that and we are here to help!

We under-

Just to make your life a little easier, here are a few ways to help you avoid paying extra money!!

AY RENT ON TIME. Monthly rent is due on the 1st of every month and is late after the 3rd of the month. Paying rent late can be very costly. You will be charged full market rent AND a late fee that is 10% of market rent. If your rent payment is still not here by the 10th, a $200 legal fee will be charged. Save yourself some money and pay on or before the 1st!

ERIFYING ACCOUNT FUNDS BEFORE SUBMITTING RENT CHECK. When your rent check is submitted to the leasing office, it is highly likely this check will go through to the bank within minutes. If a payment is returned for insufficient funds, fees will apply. You will be charged a $75 insufficient funds fee PLUS all the charges for a late rental payment. Making a quick phone call to the bank or checking your account online will prove to be beneficial.

ULFILL LEASE TERMS. A lease agreement is a binding legal document. Terminating this contract early is very expensive! To get out of a lease, we require a 60 day notice to vacate, a termination fee which is equal to one month of market rent, paying back any rent concessions used and forfeiting of security deposit. Always keep in mind that we want you to stay!

EEP THE GROUNDS BEAUTIFUL. Nobody likes to see trash around their home. Please be courteous and do not litter on the property. This includes cigarette butts, pet waste, paper, grocery bags, cups, soda cans, etc. A $50 fine will be charged to your account for each occurrence.

New to the area and need a doc?

We’re here. For you. When you’re trying to settle into a new home and illness or injury strikes, how do you quickly find quality medical care?

Midtown 30308 • 404-881-1155

Rely on Concentra to treat you with the respectful and individual medical care you deserve so that you can get back to life, fast. For more than 30 years, we’ve offered walk-in appointments, providers you can trust, and one of our convenient locations is just minutes away.

Moreland 30288 • 404-366-2900

We accept most health insurance. There’s no need for you to weigh the costs of seeking treatment against the risk of going without and letting a minor condition become more serious.

Fulton Industrial 30336 • 404-344-3930 Airport South 30349 • 404-765-2400

Conyers 30012 • 770-760-0066 Airport North 30354 • 404-768-3351 Lawrenceville 30043 • 770-995-1500 Marietta 30062 • 770-424-7125 Morrow 30260 • 678-422-8824 Beaver Ruin 30071 • 770-441-0444 Norcross 30071 • 770-242-7744

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