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While You're in the Neighborhood: Labor Day Weekend 2014
08.26.2014 : Posted in Bakers Farm, Communities, Covenant Place, Events, Kirkwood Green, Liberty Crossing, Manor Park, Reece Farms, Riverbrooke, Wellstone and tagged 104.7 The Fish, AJC Decatur Book Festival, Celebrate Freedom, Chateau Elan, Covenant Place, Kirkwood Green, Labor Day 10K Run for Autism, Labor Day 2014, Labor Day weekend plans, Lake Lanier Islands, Manor Park, Marietta Art in the Park, Marietta Square, Nibble and Noshfest, Reece Farms, Riverbrooke, Temple Kol Emeth, Wellstone
Acadia Homes makes it our mission to place our neighborhoods in scenic, family-friendly, community-focused areas throughout Metro Atlanta. With Labor Day right around the corner, we think it's the perfect opportunity to check out some great local events AND take a tour of Acadia homes nearby. It will give you a terrific sense of what it might be like for you and your family to live within that community.
Downtown Decatur
Near Acadia's Kirkwood Green
August 29-31
Hosted in the heart of the charming and historic downtown square, the AJC Decatur Book Festival has become the largest independent book festival in the country. Festival-goers will have an opportunity to rub elbows with authors, attend book signings and author readings, enjoy live music and cooking demonstrations, take part in writing workshops and poetry slams, and so much more. There's even an interactive children's area for pint-sized patrons of prose.
Lanier Islands Labor Day Weekend Celebration
Lake Lanier Islands Resort
Near Acadia's Riverbrooke and Wellstone
August 29-September 1
In addition to the holiday weekend's jam-packed calendar of events – which includes live open air concerts and fireworks after dark, Lanier Islands' LanierWorld will be offering up its standard brand of fun in the sun with more than a dozen waterslides and attractions, carnival rides, great food, beach volleyball, talented boardwalk entertainers, and stretch of white sandy beach. Even SpongeBob Square Pants & Patrick will be making the trek from Bikini Bottom to LanierWorld for special appearances and photo ops on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Temple Kol Emeth in Marietta
1415 Old Canton Road
Near Acadia's Manor Park
August 31-September 1
In its 5th year, the Nibble and Noshfest features fabulous food, live entertainment and fun for the whole family in the parking lot of East Cobb's Temple Kol Emeth. Admission is just 2 canned goods per family to benefit MUST Ministry's effort to feed the hungry in Atlanta. All tastes will be priced by the individual restaurants ranging from $1 to $4 using Noshfest tickets.
Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta
2245 Callaway Road
Near Acadia's Manor Park, Reece Farms and Covenant Place
August 30
Hosted by 104.7 The Fish, Celebrate Freedom Atlanta is comprised of a FREE open air concert featuring artists such as Steven Curtis Chapman, Britt Nicole, Hawk Nelson, Jared Wood, JJ Weeks Band, Elle Holcomb, Group 1 Crew, Tenth Avenue North, 10 Steps Back and more. Although tickets are free, they are required for admission and are available at participating Ingles and J Christophers locations, as well as downloadable online through the Atlanta Hawks.
Glover Park at the Historic Marietta Square
Near Acadia's Manor Park
August 30-September 1
A Marietta Square tradition since 1986, this popular fine art festival features an artist market, children's art alley, and more. Art displayed will include paintings, photography, pottery, graphic arts, sculptures, jewelry, and woodworking from 175 of the country's finest artists. Make sure to check out the Chalk Spot – featuring the chalk art intrepretations of talented kindergarteners through seniors in high school. Admission to the festival is FREE!
Totally Running
405 Peachtree Pkwy #105
Cumming, GA 30041
Near Acadia's Wellstone and Riverbrooke
September 1
Lace up those sneakers and run for a good cause! The Labor Day 10K will donate a portion of the proceeds to Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), a national non-profit 501c(3) organization. The race day schedule begins bright and early at 6 a.m. for registration, the 5K/10K starts at 7:30, followed by a Fun Run at 9 on closed roads. This Peachtree qualified course on 141/Peachtree Pkwy starts and finishes at Totally Running in Cumming.
Labor Day Weekend at Chateau Élan
Chateau Élan Winery & Resort
Near Acadia's Bakers Farm and Liberty Crossing
August 29-31
The holiday weekend's festivities at one of North Georgia's premier destinations is filled with cooking classes, a "Taste of Georgia" wine-food pairing event, Night Golf on the Par 3 course, and an outdoor summer concert featuring your favorite beach tunes from Pieces of Eight. Turn your visit into a staycation with overnight accommodations at the Inn.
While You're In the Neighborhood: Kirkwood Spring Fling
05.15.2014 : Posted in Communities, Events, Kirkwood Green and tagged Art Hicks, Kirkwood Green, Kirkwood Spring Fling, Kirkwood Spring Fling 2014, New Homes Atlanta, New Homes DeKalb County, New Homes Kirkwood, Spring Festivals Atlanta
One of the BEST indicators that Spring has truly sprung in the South is the abundance of awesome seasonal festivals throughout Atlanta. As a matter of fact, the 12th Annual Kirkwood Spring Fling will be kicking off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 in Bessie Branham Park at the heart of the Kirkwood neighborhood in Midtown Atlanta. The community-focused event's festivities will include a 5K race (which begins at 8 a.m. in Downtown Kirkwood), live entertainment, special kids area, artist market, amazing festival food, and BBQ competition. An all day open air concert featuring a lineup of local bands representing everything from jazz and funk to country and rock-n-roll will take place in Bessie Branham Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and in Downtown Kirkwood from 8 to 11 p.m. In between, festival goers can shop the wares at the artists market or sample barbecue to their heart's content for just $5 a fork.
Another popular element of the Spring Fling is the Tour of Homes – which will take place on both Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., and includes visits to local homes that represent the "many different personalities and styles that make up the vivid and unique Kirkwood community". Tickets for the Tour of Homes are available for purchase online for $20 per person.
While you're in the neighborhood, Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods would like to invite festival goers to a little "tour of homes" of our very own. Our Kirkwood Green community – located at 2137 Wisteria Way NE – has just a handful of opportunities remaining for Atlanta home buyers to be a part of this distinctive intown neighborhood of stylish detached townhomes. Our Neighborhood Sales Manager, Art Hicks, welcomes the chance to take guests on a tour of Kirkwood Green's impeccably decorated model home – featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, gourmet kitchen, welcoming living spaces, private deck and so much more. In addition to terrific community events like the Kirkwood Spring Fling, close proximity to all of the shopping, dining and nightlife that Little 5 Points, Virginia Highland and Downtown Atlanta have to offer adds to the undeniable appeal of this trendy, yet timeless enclave of homes priced from the $300,000's. To top things off, Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods is very proud of the fact that Kirkwood Green is representative of our FIRST EarthCents New Home Community – for its environmentally sound construction and energy efficiency.
To get to Kirkwood Green from I-75/I-85 South, take the Freedom Parkway Exit and travel East before making a right on Ponce de Leon. Turn right on Clifton Road, left on DeKalb Avenue and follow for approximately 2 miles to a right onto Rocky Ford Road. Turn left onto Wisteria Way. Kirkwood Green will be on your right. If coming from the Spring Fling, Kirkwood Green is located less than a mile from Bessie Branham Park. Simply head east on Delano Drive toward Norwood Avenue NE, then take a right onto Lanes Lane. Take the first left onto Rocky Ford Road, and first right onto Wisteria Way. The model home is located at 2137 Wisteria Way NE. Art looks forward to meeting you!
To learn more about Kirkwood Green and available homes/home sites, sneak a peek at the community online before your visit!
Easter Events Near Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods Communities
04.14.2014 : Posted in Bakers Farm, Communities, Events, Kirkwood Green, Liberty Crossing, Manor Park, Riverbrooke, The Del Mar Club, Wellstone and tagged 2014 Kirkwood Family Find, Acadia, Acadia Homes, Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods, Atlanta Easter Egg Hunt, Bakers Farm, Chateau Elan, Del Mar Club, Easter 2014, Easter at Chateau Elan, Easter at Lake Lanier Islands, Easter Egg Hunt Mall of Georgia, Kirkwood Green, Lake Lanier Islands Resort, Liberty Crossing, Mall of Georgia, Manor Park, Marietta Easter Egg Hunt, New Homes Atlanta, New Homes Braselton, New Homes Cumming, New Homes Dacula, New Homes Gwinnett, New Homes Marietta, New Homes Suwanee, Riverbrooke, Wellstone
Atlanta home buyers who are on the hunt for Easter events this weekend may also want to hop on down the bunny trail to a number of Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods communities. Each boasts beautiful homes at excellent prices and awesome holiday festivities nearby. We believe it's entirely possible and loads of fun when house hunting and egg hunting to go hand-in-hand!
Saturday, April 19, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hosted at Jim Miller Park, the Marietta Easter Egg Hunt will feature staggered times by age groups, art activities, live entertainment, inflatables, concessions, visits with the Easter Bunny, Mad Hatter contest and more. Once you've had a basketful of festive fun, swing by Acadia's Manor Park near the Marietta Square. Showcasing gorgeous "cottage" inspired new construction homes priced from the mid-$300,000's, Manor Park is just a leisurely stroll away from all of the community events, terrific shops, and highly touted restaurants of the historic Marietta Square. Students living in Manor Park are afforded access to the highly regarded Marietta City Schools, which rank in the top 20% of city public school systems nationally.
2014 Kirkwood Family Find: An Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19, 2014 beginning at 10 a.m.
Well-known for its strong sense of community, historic Kirkwood will host an Easter Egg Hunt of 7000 eggs on Saturday, April 19 for kids aged 1 to 10. The event will also include games and crafts for half-pint egg hunters. After the basket is filled to overflowing, we invite you to visit Acadia's Kirkwood Green right around the corner. Comprised of just 14 homesites featuring detached townhome floorplans priced from the $300,000's, this stylish intown community boasts close proximity to the distinctive shops, world-class dining, and rocking nightlife of Little Five Points, Virginia Highland, and downtown Atlanta.
Easter Egg Hunt at Mall of Georgia
Saturday, April 19, 2014 beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Northeast Georgia's sprawling shopping Mecca known as the Mall of Georgia will play host to a staggered Easter Egg Hunt for kids aged infant to 4 and 5 to 10 in the Village on the Saturday morning before Easter. Afterwards, the entire family can shop to their heart's content and/or catch a movie at the Regal Cinemas upstairs. Before heading home with your spoils, you may want to swing by one of Acadia's newest communities – Del Mar Club in Dacula. In addition to its natural aesthetic beauty, terrific Gwinnett County schools, award-winning park system, and resort-quality amenities, Del Mar Club also boasts homes from Acadia's Capitol Collection – priced from the $200,000's.
Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt at Lake Lanier Islands Resort
Sunday, April 20, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The culinary team at Lake Lanier Islands Resort has been cooking up something eggstraordinary for its guests this Easter. In addition to special accommodation packages, the Resort will play host to a delectable and decadent feast with regular appearances by the Easter Bunny. Pint-sized patrons will enjoy opportunities to take part in egg hunts, petting zoo and pony rides. Family photos will also be available in the Legacy Lodge Lobby. Once you've gotten your fill of Easter fun by the lake, we invite you to swing by one or both of our communities nearby: Riverbrooke in Suwanee and Wellstone in Cumming. Riverbrooke is a family-friendly, sidewalk community that provides an extraordinary combination of superb location, award-winning schools, imaginative home designs, and community-focused amenities, and Wellstone is a distinctive maintenance-free 55+ Active Adult Community boasting 96 Craftsman-style condominiums with stunning interiors and exteriors to match, exciting resort-style amenities and engaging on-site activities. Homes in Riverbrooke are priced from the $300,000's (basements included!) and homes in Wellstone are priced from the high $200,000's.
Versailles Easter Feast at Chateau Elan
Sunday, April 20, 2014 from 12:30 to 6 p.m.
Enjoy a sumptuous feast fit for a king in the stunning Versailles restaurant at world-renowned resort and winery, Chateau Elan. Dine on such delicacies as Lemon and Garlic Leg of Spring Lamb, Sea Salt Crusted Bone-in Prime Rib, Bourbon Glazed Ham, Spice Roasted Cedar Plank Salmon, a wide variety of salads and pastas, and so much more, then pay a visit to Acadia's Bakers Farm and Liberty Crossing communities just around the corner in Braselton. Bakers Farm is a charming sidewalk community that features resort-style amenities and beautiful homes priced from the high $200,000's. Liberty Crossing is a family-friendly neighborhood that features floorplans from Acadia's Capitol Collection showcasing traditional style homes priced from the mid $100,000's. This highly desirable swim-tennis community also features a pavilion for neighborhood gatherings, play area for little ones and walking trail for health-conscious residents. Both communities offer close proximity to I-85, the sprawling Mall of Georgia and Mulberry Riverwalk – a 60-acre park with 7.5 miles of walking trails along the Mulberry River.
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St. Patty's Day Celebrations Near Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods' Communities
03.11.2014 : Posted in Bakers Farm, Communities, Hawthorne Manor, Kirkwood Green, Liberty Crossing, Preserve at North Valley, Riverbrooke, Taylor Estates, Wellstone, Woodland Cove and tagged Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods, Atlanta new homes, Bakers Farm, Chateau Elan, Hawthorne Manor, Hop Alley Brew Pub, Kirkwood Green, Lake Lanier Islands Resort, Liberty Crossing, Limerick Junction Pub, Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub, Paddy's Irish Pub, Preserve at North Valley, Riverbrooke, St. Patrick's Day 2014, St. Patrick's Day Atlanta, Taylor Estates, Wellstone, Woodland Cove
With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, it's important to note that there are a number of current Acadia homeowners who are already benefitting from a little luck o' the Irish. They are fortunate enough to live within close proximity of a number of fun and festive holiday celebrations… and you could, too! Join us in raising a pint to these pairings of Acadia communities and nearby St. Pat's Celebrations:
Limerick Junction Irish Pub: As Virginia Highland's One and Only Irish Pub, Limerick Junction puts on a St. Patrick's Day Celebration and Block Party to beat the band. In its 27th year, the Limerick Junction St. Patrick's Day Celebration on Monday, March 17 features live music, traditional Irish food, and great Irish beers that can be enjoyed in one of two places: inside the pub or behind the pub at the block party for $10 cover charge. The pub opens at noon featuring traditional Irish music and the block party kicks off at 3 p.m. showcasing live music from Galen Crader, The Stoneberrys, Sean Thomason, The Stooge Brothers, Reuben's Bell and Radiomage. Limerick Junction is located at 822 N. Highland Avenue – just 3 miles from Acadia's Kirkwood Green community. Boasting stylish homes priced from the $300,000's, Kirkwood Green offers Acadia's signature brand of quality craftsmanship and a trendy address in historic Kirkwood that's close to shopping, dining and nightlife in Decatur, Little Five Points and Virginia Highland.
Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub: This Milton establishment takes St. Patrick's Day SO seriously that they host "St. Practice Day" every month on the 17th to gear up for the ancient holiday. This year, they will host not just one, but TWO days of celebration – Day #1 on Saturday, March 15 and Day #2 on Monday, March 17. Located at 12650 Crabapple Rd, Olde Blind Dog's St. Pat's festivities will include live music, drink specials, authentic Irish fare, and the release of the Pub's very own beer – created by Monday Night Brewing and named Sassie Lassie Irish Red Ale. Guests are welcome to party indoors or outside, and while it is fashionable to arrive late – those who arrive after 1 p.m. will pay $10 admission to the party. Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub is located within 5 miles of our distinctive Preserve at North Valley community. With only two opportunities remaining to live in Preserve at North Valley, it's no wonder why we have two other "coming soon" communities – Taylor Estates and Hawthorne Manor – hot on its trail.
Hop Alley Brew Pub: In its inaugural year, this Alpharetta pub – located at 25 South Main Street – is gearing up for its first annual St. Patrick's Day Party. And to make sure they get it right, they're spreading the celebration out over two days – Saturday, March 15 and Monday, March 17. Barefoot Geno will be playing live music on Saturday beginning at 9 p.m., and both days will feature food and drink specials on menu items like Irish Car Bombs, Bangers and Mash, Corned Beef Plate, and Irish Soda Bread. Speaking of new, Hop Alley is less than 7 miles from one of Acadia's newest communities – Woodland Cove. Having just debuted at the end of 2013, there are no completed homes in this neighborhood of single-family floorplans priced from the high $400,000's. Just think – you could be among the first to choose from 28 slab and basement lots in one of Atlanta's most sought-after suburbs.
Paddy's Irish Pub: As a treasured part of the world-renowned Chateau Elan Winery & Resort in Braselton, Paddy's Irish Pub will play host to a St. Patrick's Day Celebration on Saturday, March 17. Featuring live music, activities, games, traditional Irish fare and plenty of pints, the party at Paddy's has the potential to be even more fun when combined with overnight accommodations at the Inn. Within 4 miles of the Resort, Acadia Homes has not just one, but TWO popular Jackson County communities: Bakers Farm and Liberty Crossing. Bakers Farm boasts terrific amenities, spacious lots and craftsman-inspired homes priced from the mid-$200,000's and Liberty Crossing features a family-friendly amenity center and floorplans from Acadia's Capitol Collection priced from the $190,000's.
Lake Lanier Islands Resort: Set on the shores of Lake Sidney Lanier, this famed Georgia destination is a favorite among locals and travelers alike. For St. Patrick's Day weekend, the Resort will play host to a celebration on Saturday, March 15 that pairs the fabulousness of its Full Moon Parties at Sunset Cove with the traditions of Ireland. The beachfront festivities will include fire breathers, stilt walkers, live music by Haywire, Irish drink specials, beach grills, and fire pits. Guests will also have an opportunity to dine on authentic Irish fare such as Bangers & Mash, Guinness Beef Stew, Dublin Bay Scampi & more. The evening ends with a BANG thanks to a fireworks spectacular over the water. Special St. Patrick's Day Weekend Packages are available for folks who wish to celebrate staycation-style. Residents of two Acadia communities – Wellstone in Cumming and Riverbrooke in Suwanee – are both located within just 15 miles of the Resort's front gates. Wellstone is an Active Adult community that boasts world-class amenities and Craftsman-style ranch condominiums priced from the high $200,000's, and Riverbrooke is a family-friendly community that features homes from Acadia's Capitol Collection priced from the $300,000's – basements included!
If you hurry, your new Acadia home could be completed and your family could be all settled in long before next year's St. Patrick's Day celebrations. In the event that you plan to make a trip to any of the pubs listed above, be sure to pop by the Acadia community nearby to check us out beforehand. Our friendly Neighborhood Sales Managers look forward to meeting you. And who knows?! That little side trip may just leave you dancing a little jig, and your new Acadia home could prove to be your very own pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!
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Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods New Home Spotlight: Homesite #14 at Kirkwood Green
03.07.2014 : Posted in Communities, Kirkwood Green and tagged Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods, Art Hicks, Detached townhomes Atlanta, EarthCents New Home Community, Kirkwood Green, New Homes Atlanta, New Homes DeKalb County, New Homes Kirkwood
This month, Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods is pleased to shine its New Home Spotlight on Homesite #14 at Kirkwood Green in DeKalb County. Representative of a beautiful new detached townhome floorplan for this trendy intown community – the Brunswick – the home comes complete with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Upon completion, this particular home will be the only two story open floor plan that boasts both a front and back yard. Additional exterior features include a covered deck for al fresco entertaining and a 2-car garage. The spacious interior boasts home a large kitchen with island that opens on to a dining room and family room. The living space is augmented by a fireplace, window seat and numerous designer upgrades. A large study with half bath at the back of the house serves as the ideal home office for professionals who telecommute, but can serve as a flex space – such as a man cave, craft room, or overflow guest room. A trip upstairs leads to three oversized bedrooms, guest bath with double sinks and convenient upper level laundry room. The master suite showcases a trey ceiling to add to the sense of spaciousness, sitting room for relaxing, and large picture windows to let in the morning sun. The spa-inspired master bath features a separate tub, tiled shower, double vanities and oversized walk-in closet.
"This home will offer great light throughout thanks to the incorporation of many windows," explains Art Hicks, Neighborhood Sales Manager for Kirkwood Green. "As a home in Acadia's first EarthCents New Home Community, it will feature high quality, energy-efficient construction – which is not only good for the environment, but is also easier on the future home owner's wallet. This one-of-a-kind home is under construction now and should be ready for that lucky buyer by late Spring 2014. It is currently listed at $429,900 with well over 2400 square feet. Perhaps most exciting is the fact that the homebuyer will be among the first to make this home uniquely their own at Acadia's new Design Gallery."
In addition to the Brunswick, Kirkwood Green also presents the 3-story, 3 bedroom/3.5 bath Kirkwood detached townhome floorplan. Lots 2 & 3 feature the Kirkwood floorplan and are move in-ready. Standing inventory homes that are bought and closed in March are part of Acadia's "March Madness" initiative that features special builder financing available and rates as low as 2.875% through our approved lender.
Homes in Kirkwood Green are priced from the $300,000's and both slab and basement lots are available. This sought after community is close to Candler Park, The Carter Center, Little Five Points, Virginia Highland, Grant Park, Fernbank Science Center and so much more. an enclave of just 14 homes centered around a cobblestone round-about with park-like setting, Kirkwood Green is also minutes to local restaurants, shops and an exciting nightlife scene. Art welcomes the opportunity to show prospective homebuyers around – beginning with the exquisitely decorated model home. The sales center is open Monday through Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m., or outside regular office hours by appointment. To schedule a personal tour of Kirkwood Green, call 404.304.4483. To get to Kirkwood Green, take I-75/I-85 South to the Freedom Parkway Exit. Go East on Freedom Pkwy and make a right on Ponce de Leon. Turn right on Clifton Road, then left on DeKalb Avenue. Follow for approximately 2 miles to a right onto Rocky Ford Road. Turn left onto Wisteria Way. Kirkwood Green will be on your right. GPS users can use the model home address: 2137 Wisteria Way NE in Atlanta.
Vibrant Nightlife Surrounds Acadia's Kirkwood Green
02.21.2014 : Posted in Communities, Kirkwood Green and tagged Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods, Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar, Atlanta nightlife, Blind Willie's, Brewhouse Cafe, Dad's Garage Theatre, Dark Horse Tavern & Grill, Dekalb County New Homes, Diesel Filling Station, Kirkwood Green, Limerick Junction Pub, Little Five Points, Little Five Points bars, Porter Beer Bar, Star Community Bar, The Original El Taco, Variety Playhouse, Virginia Highland, Virginia Highland bars, Vortex Bar & Grill
As Acadia's only current intown community, Kirkwood Green is a shoo-in for the Atlanta new home builder's trendiest neighborhood. In addition to the fact that this eco-friendly EarthCents community features an exclusive number of stylish 3 bedroom, 3 ½ bathroom floorplans specifically tailored for affluent urban professionals – Kirkwood Green is sandwiched between two of Atlanta's über cool neighborhoods… Little Five Points and Virginia Highland. Not only do these chic hotspots feature an eclectic blend of hip boutiques, funky dining establishments and lively art scene, but they are also exceedingly well-known for their abundance of nightlife – an excellent benefit for adventurous young homebuyers.
Little Five Points
Located just 2 miles from Kirkwood Green!
This former WWII-era movie house now serves as a combined theater and nightclub, featuring live entertainment that ranges from indie rock and folk to bluegrass and country. Artists that have played the Playhouse stage include Natasha Bedingfield, Colbie Callait, Gnarls Barkley, Amy Ray, Pete Buck, Todd Rundgren, The BoDeans and more.
With an iconic skull bidding guests welcome, the Vortex lays claim to "Atlanta's Best Burger" and a rocking nightlife scene that includes an unusual blend of clientele that range from motorcycle enthusiasts to fraternity brothers. In addition to an extensive and imaginative dining menu, the Vortex also offers a full bar featuring everything from single-malt scotches and other spirits to a variety of beers on tap and draft concoctions.
Offering up grub and suds in the heart of Little Five Points, Porter Beer Bar features an extensive menu of over 800 beers, as well as a full cocktail menu and many unique wine, whiskey and liqueur options.
Combining sports, spirits and scrumptious fare, the Brewhouse Café plays host to a weekly schedule that includes team trivia nights, live music, and weekend brunches.
Dad's Garage Theatre Company at 7 Stages
Now located in Little 5, the famed Dad's Garage Theatre Company brings its unique brand of comedy, improv competitions and scripted plays to the 7 Stages Theatre. Beer and wine are served during the shows.
This iconic live music venue features a full bar and jam-packed schedule of DJ and live band performances on the main stage upstairs and lounge downstairs, as well as amateur comedy nights.
Virginia Highland
Located less than 4 miles from Kirkwood Green!
As Atlanta's oldest continuously licensed tavern, Atkins Park owes its success to the patronage of its neighbors since 1922. What began as a friendly neighborhood delicatessen is now a swank restaurant offering upscale comfort cuisine that serves as a favorite spot for late-night drinks with the locals.
Touting the tagline "It Ain't Easy Being Sleazy", Blind Willie's has the distinction of being Atlanta's premier blues club. Patrons can enjoy Cajun food, drinks, and an ever-revolving list of live entertainment.
Featuring patios, food, cocktails and live music – Dark Horse has been a favorite hangout since it opened its doors in 1990. Hosting an event? You may want to consider their party rooms for rent.
This craft beer and sports bar plays host to regular events like trivia nights, texas hold 'em, sports watching parties and more.
As Virginia Highland's One and Only Irish Pub, Limerick Junction offers a mix of traditional Irish menu items, Emerald Isle-themed shooters, and live entertainment nightly.
If you're in the mood for a margarita, look no further than the Original El Taco – a Virginia Highland taqueria that seeks to add some spice to your life.
If you lived in Acadia's Kirkwood Green, you could be a stone's throw of each of the hotspots listed above and so much more! Schedule a tour of available homes in Kirkwood Green by calling 404.304.4483. After your visit, leave time to explore the surrounding area to see all that this distinctive intown Acadia new home community has to offer.
Acadia Spotlight: Neighborhood Sales Manager Art Hicks
01.16.2014 : Posted in Communities, Kirkwood Green and tagged Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods, Acadia Neighborhood Sales Manager, Art Hicks, Dekalb County New Homes, EarthCents New Home Community, Historic Kirkwood, Intown Atlanta New Homes, Kirkwood Green, Sam Bass
To kick the New Year off in style, Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods would like to shine the spotlight on Art Hicks – Neighborhood Sales Manager for one of our trendiest neighborhoods to date, Kirkwood Green in DeKalb County.
"Art Hicks is an ideal Sales Manager for Kirkwood Green," insists Sam Bass, VP of Sales & Marketing for Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods. "In addition to a wealth of experience with this market, he has the dynamic personality to connect with our prospects and get them happily involved in our neighborhood and surrounding community. Kirkwood Green is poised in such a great location, as it is convenient to so many points of interests that the city of Atlanta, Midtown and Decatur have to offer."
Art – an Atlanta native and son of a former local developer – feels that it was his destiny to pursue a career in real estate. After studying the performing arts and spending some time in New York, he found a natural fit for his theatrical passion in sales. Art believes that – much like the theater – the sales process is exciting for everyone involved: Buyer, Seller and Agents. He takes great pride helping someone buy their dream home and skillfully guiding them through every step along the way. He particularly loves the fact that every sale is different and he is afforded an opportunity to learn something new from every transaction.
In the years since making the move from New York back to Atlanta, Art has enjoyed watching his beloved hometown turn into a vibrant and diverse city with a major emphasis on community. During the course of his colorful career, he has been involved in a wide variety of projects including high-rises such as The Phoenix on Peachtree and Sovereign, town homes such as The Brownstones at Habersham in Buckhead and Lafayette Square in Sandy Springs, and midrise condos at Vinings Main. As an onsite agent, he makes sure the expectations of both the Buyer and the Seller are exceeded, and has received a number of accolades over the years – including New Agent of the Year, a number of leadership awards, and his induction into the Multi-Million Dollar Club. He was drawn to Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods in 2012 because of their growing (and glowing) reputation as a quality builder.
"Acadia builds a great home and stands behind what they build," says Art. "They are easy to work for, are very supportive of their team members, and welcome their input. As for my neighborhood, Kirkwood Green is in the heart of the 'intown oasis' of Lake Claire and historic Kirkwood – a 100 year old neighborhood with a strong sense of community that embraces the best of tradition and innovation. Since we first launched this Acadia community nearly a year ago, the surrounding community has embraced Kirkwood Green and is hoping for our continued success. The most common responses I receive from buyers are 'WOW this place is so nice' and 'It looks so much bigger once you are inside.' They appreciate the attention to detail and the layout is intelligently planned."
Kirkwood Green represents Acadia's first EarthCents New Home community. In addition to eco-friendly measures, homes in Kirkwood Green reflect Charleston Row House-inspired designs featuring three stories comprised of 3- and 4-bedrooms, 3.5-bathrooms, private decks and open living spaces. Priced from the mid $300,000's, homes in Kirkwood Green boast spacious owner's suites, 2-car garages, mudroom, office space, and more. The DeKalb County community also features beautiful landscaping throughout and a cobblestone round-about surrounding a park-like setting with benches at the heart of the 14-home enclave. A nominal monthly fee assures residents a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle. Kirkwood Green's intown address provides homeowners with easy access to some of Atlanta's most exciting destinations – including Little Five Points, Virginia Highlands, and the Decatur Square, among others. The neighborhood is also minutes away from local world-class restaurants and an eclectic array of shops.
"Kirkwood Green is in an exciting neighborhood surrounded by shopping, restaurants, local amenities and a vibrant nightlife," says Art. "It's great to be working in an area of such excellent potential. I live in town and am proud to represent this urban neighborhood. I feel it's a terrific place to live and work. As for the Earth Cents aspect at Kirkwood Green, it's really a no brainer for home buyers. Everyone wants a more efficient home these days. As an added plus for environmentally concerned residents, Kirkwood is a community where you will find many people using convenient mass transit or biking to work."
When not on-site at Kirkwood Green meeting prospective home owners, Art can be found at the theater or any number of fundraisers about town. He is a passionate supporter of the Arts, contributes regularly to the Shepherd Spinal Center, and has been involved in a number of community projects such as the Atlanta Food Bank. To meet Art face-to-face, home buyers are encouraged to schedule a tour of available slab and basement homes and home sites by calling 404-304-4483. To learn more about Kirkwood Green and other Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods' communities throughout Metro Atlanta, interested parties are welcome to visit www.acadiahomes.com.
New Years Eve Celebrations Near Acadia Communities
12.27.2013 : Posted in Communities and tagged Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods, Bakers Farm, Chateau Elan, Earl Smith Strand Theatre, Kirkwood Green, Lake Lanier Islands Resort, Liberty Crossing, Manor Park, New Years Eve, New Years Eve Atlanta, New Years Eve Braselton, New Years Eve Buford, New Years Eve Decatur, New Years Eve Marietta, Noon Years Eve Smyrna, Parkside Village, Radio Disney, Riverbrooke, Sherwood Park, Variety Playhouse, Wellstone
At Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods, we believe the difference between liking your house and LOVING your home can be found in the combination of several factors. First, is the home itself. With Acadia's dedication to quality construction and long list of recognitions for customer satisfaction, we know you won't be disappointed. Second is the neighborhood where the home is located. Whether you select one of our communities that showcases walking trails and resort-quality amenities or one that boasts access to terrific dining, shopping and recreation nearby, we believe you'll love the neighborhood where you live every bit as much as you love your home. And lastly, is the community that surrounds the Acadia neighborhood where you live. We take many factors into account before we ever break ground on the first home – access to major highways and interstates for an easy commute, access to great schools for families concerned with the caliber of educational offerings, and access to community centered events.
This New Years Eve, there are several outstanding celebrations near Acadia communities throughout Metro Atlanta. Attendance at events like these are invaluable at providing our future homeowners with a taste of what life could be like if they lived within that community. We invite you to attend one of the following events either before or after you tour the Acadia neighborhood nearby for a little confetti-covered inspiration. Cheers and Happy New Year from all of us at Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods!
Chateau Elan
A stone's throw from two popular Jackson County communities – Liberty Crossing and Bakers Farm, the world-class Chateau Elan Winery & Resort offers a wealth of open air concerts, festivals, holiday celebrations in addition to wine tours and tastings, golf, spa, dining and more. This New Years Eve, Chateau Elan is offering not one but THREE unique and romantic experiences to ring in the New Year. Guests can choose from the Speakeasy New Years Eve Party hosted in the Winery, the Great Gatsby New Years Eve Gala hosted in the Inn, or the Romantic Spa New Years Eve Package hosted in the luxurious Chateau Elan Spa.
Lake Lanier Islands Resort
New Years Eve Gala at Lake Lanier Islands
Not far from the main streets that run through the Acadia communities of Riverbrooke, Wellstone and Parkside Village, Lake Lanier Islands Resort beckons lake lovers year-round with a jam-packed calendar of events, white sandy beaches, LanierWorld boardwalk experience, waterslides, fishing, ziplining, horseback riding and more. This New Years Eve, the resort is offering a special package that includes luxurious overnight accommodations, admission to the renowned Magical Nights of Lights, Reception and Four-Course Dinner, Party with live entertainment by FORTE playing your favorite 70s & 80s dance hits, Champagne Toast at midnight, and Breakfast on New Year's Day.
Variety Playhouse
New Years Eve with Drivin' N' Cryin'
Located within 2 miles of Acadia's intown neighborhood for über cool urban dwellers – Kirkwood Green, the Variety Playhouse features a regular rotation of headliners and cover bands. This New Years Eve, they play host to a celebration that includes a rocking live performance by Drivin' N' Cryin' – the Southern Rock band responsible for such hits as Fly Me Courageous, Turn it Up or Turn it Off, and Honeysuckle Blue. The evening will also include a performance by Ed Roland & The Sweet Tea Project. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the music kicks off at 9 p.m.
Smyrna Community Center
Noon Years Eve with Radio Disney
Home buyers considering a new home in West Cobb's Sherwood Park might want to check out the family-friendly Noon Years Eve celebration at the Smyrna Community Center. Featuring a GIANT dance party for kids with tunes spun by Radio Disney, the event will also include great games, cool contests and prizes for pint-sized partiers. Running from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the highlight of the event will be the balloon drop at noon!
Earl Smith Strand Theatre
Within walking distance of one of Acadia's newest communities – Manor Park near the Marietta Square – the historic Strand Theatre welcomes Rolling Stones tribute band, the Jagged Stones, for a New Years Eve Concert to remember. The show will include such Stones classics as "Jumpin' Jack Flash", "Satisfaction", "Start Me Up", and "Brown Sugar." The opening act for the evening is The Big Chicken Beatles Band. All of the fun kicks off at 9 p.m.
Have a Happy and Safe New Years Eve!
Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods Listing Spotlight: Lot 2 at Kirkwood Green
11.01.2013 : Posted in Communities, Kirkwood Green and tagged Acadia Homes, Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods, Art Hicks, Cluster Homes Atlanta, Historic Kirkwood, Intown Atlanta Living, Kirkwood Green, New Homes Atlanta, New Homes Kirkwood
As Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods' nod to the trendy intown Atlanta lifestyle, we've designed a stylish 3 bedroom, 3 ½ bathroom floorplan called The Kirkwood for our Kirkwood Green community – the ideal destination for young and affluent urban professionals. This month, we are proud to shine the spotlight on the stunning realization of our original vision in Lot 2 of this quiet cul-de-sac community of charming cluster homes.
"This particular home showcases a gourmet kitchen with island, dedicated office space, loads of extra storage, a private deck with brick patio below, a bevy of windows to let in the natural light, and a fabulous master suite with trey ceiling, sitting room and spa-inspired master bath," explains Art Hicks, Neighborhood Sales Manager for Kirkwood Green. "All of the homes in the neighborhood will boast open floor plans and special designer touches for a luxury finish such as rounded corners, site-finished hardwood floors, and lots of gorgeous trim work. Homeowners will enjoy a life free of yard work, low DeKalb County taxes, and close proximity to beautiful parks, restaurants and shopping in the Decatur area."
Take a Virtual Tour of Lot 2 at Kirkwood Green!
As Kirkwood Green continues to take shape, it will be enhanced by beautiful landscaping, cobblestone-paved roundabout, and a dedicated dog park area. Although this neighborhood offers its fair share of exclusivity with just 14 Charleston Row House-inspired homes, Kirkwood Green benefits from a well-established neighborhood association and surrounding community that is renowned for its jam-packed calendar of events. Situated in the historic Kirkwood area of Decatur, the neighborhood is tucked away from the main thoroughfare. Still, it provides the best of both worlds with the privacy afforded by lush wooded views and easy access to leisure pursuits, major highways, and MARTA. Residents will not have to travel far to enjoy the distinctive offerings and vibrant nightlife of Little Five Points, Virginia Highlands, the Decatur Square, and downtown Atlanta.
To schedule a personal tour of Lot 2 at Kirkwood Green – priced at an outstanding $399,900, prospective homeowners and real estate agents are encouraged to contact Art Hicks at 404-304-4483 or email@example.com. If you'd like to learn more about Kirkwood Green and view other homes available at this fashionable address, please visit the community page at www.acadiahomes.com.
To Get to Kirkwood Green: Take I-75/I-85 South to the Freedom Parkway Exit. Travel East on Freedom Pkwy and make a right on Ponce de Leon. Turn right on Clifton Road, and then left on DeKalb Avenue. Follow for approximately 2 miles to a right onto Rocky Ford Road. Turn left onto Wisteria Way. Kirkwood Green will be on your right. GPS users can use the address: 2137 Wisteria Way (although the model home is located at 2130 Elvan Circle.)
Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods to Host Free Continuing Education Class at Kirkwood Green
10.23.2013 : Posted in Communities, Events, Kirkwood Green and tagged Atlanta Intown Communities, Atlanta new homes, Cathy McDaniel, CE Class, EarthCents New Home Community, FREE CE Classes, High Performance Homes, Kirkwood Green, Real Estate Events in Atlanta
Atlanta Builder's Newest Intown Community Prepares to Welcome Real Estate Professionals to its New Model Home on October 28
On Monday, October 28, Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods will host a FREE three-hour Continuing Education Class in the new Model Home at Kirkwood Green. Located in the historic Kirkwood area of Atlanta, Kirkwood Green serves as the ideal backdrop for the subject of this particular class: "Recognizing High Performance Homes." This lovely enclave of Charleston Row House-inspired homes priced from the low $400,000's is representative of Acadia's first EarthCents New Home Community. EarthCents is an extensive series of energy efficiency programs designed by Georgia Power to promote the smart use of energy, protect the environment, and ultimately save their customers money. Kirkwood Green garnered the attention of Georgia Power for its use of green building practices and energy efficiency.
Facilitated by real estate veteran, author and CE instructor, Cathy McDaniel, the class will cover topics such as:
- Household energy cost
- Calculate energy use
- How to save energy
- High performance with Energy Star
- Home energy score
- Understanding your energy efficiency options
- How to finance energy efficiency projects
- Rebates and tax credits
According to the "Energy Use in Residential New Construction" report by Energy Star, "the residential sector accounts for 21 percent of the nation's energy use, and the average American household contributes twice as much greenhouse gas to the environment as the average vehicle, while spending $1,900 a year on energy bills." Because homes can be enjoyed from 50 to 100 years, ensuring their energy efficiency during design and construction or upgrading an existing home is an excellent way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save American homeowners millions of dollars.
Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods is not only committed to applying building science and new technologies to create high performance homes in Georgia, but the Atlanta new home builder also wishes to help educate local real estate professionals on ways to recognize both the good and the bad when it comes to energy efficiency in order to benefit the home buyer.
The class will be held in the impeccably decorated new model home at Kirkwood Green from 1 to 4 p.m. on October 28. Light refreshments will be served. Real estate agents and brokers who wish to attend are asked to RSVP by Friday, October 25 to Neighborhood Sales Manager, Art Hicks by calling 404-304-4483 or via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com. Seating is limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible.
Directions: Take I-75/I-85 South to the Freedom Parkway Exit. Travel East on Freedom Pkwy and make a right on Ponce de Leon. Turn right on Clifton Road, and then left on DeKalb Avenue. Follow for approximately 2 miles to a right onto Rocky Ford Road. Turn left onto Wisteria Way. Kirkwood Green will be on your right. GPS users can use the address: 2137 Wisteria Way (although the model home is located at 2130 Elvan Circle.)
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most days i'm content to make or "upcycle" as many of the things in my home as possible. but then some days….some days i wish i had a winning lottery ticket in my pocket so i could pick up things that are way out of my price range. at the top of my "lottery winnings" list right now? these super-girly lolita pendant lamps by moooi. they're over $800 so they're definitely not entering the bonney/coles household any time soon, but man, if they were say, $700 cheaper? man- they'd be mine in a heartbeat. click here to check them out online and see standing versions….
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These are so girly indeed! Loving that gray one, it's still girly, but so stylish!
oh wow i LOVE these! i have a serious lighting fetish and this is totally up my alley…
Aw, since I saw these cuties when I was at Moooi with Anne I have a little obsession for this one too, but than the standing one. In grey or pink. Lovely!
love mooi!
$800! Where do they get off charging that much for a plastic lamp!? That is literally like $5 in materials… I really get frustrated when they charge so much. Yes this is beautiful design, but charging that much is a slap in the face to consumers. Sorry for the soapbox but gah! I could see them charging $75 for that maybe… but these plastic pendants are not worth $800. YIKES! They're taking advantage of the consumer. End of story…
These are unique and beautiful. And the grey one….that color is perfection!
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i'm with you that it might be overpriced, but it's not just the cost of materials to consider. it's the cost of the labor, the shipping, etc. that said, do i think $800 is reasonable? i'm not so sure…
I'm really coveting these but I'm with Laura too. $800 is way way over the top. They're beautiful and kind of sleek and sexy but not worth that arm and leg.
egads! those are gorgeous!
I'm a huge fan of your site and today I was triled to see something that was designed by someone from my country. Nika Zupanc that designed these lamps comes from Slovenia, as I do. :)
thanks mojcas! so nice to hear from a reader in slovenia :)
I gasped out loud from the prettiness. That grey is just dreamy!!!
Grace, you are 100% correct, and as an artist myself, I understand that there is a certain value that you put on your creations. The cost of running a business is high, but these are mass produced and I just wonder where they draw the line, you know? It's so tough to be a design nut and try to be realistic about what I'm spending at the same time! :)
it's definitely tough- i just didn't want to see something written off purely for the cost of materials. even if they're mass produced (are these? they could be made in a smaller plant abroad, which would cost more) they still require paying a factory, etc. but i still agree that these are a little too high for my comfort level. i used to work for a PR firm that represented companies that sold injection molded plastic furniture that was highly highly expensive and i always wondered why the heck things were so pricey for non-handmade goods…
These pendants are great, but I'm IN LOVE with the same designer's "maid chair" http://www.nikazupanc.com/objects/seaters/maid_chair
It's got the same detailing & pulls off this french maid apron look. Very cute!
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thanks for the link. this may be a little much, but those chairs actually remind me of panty liners. i know, gross, sorry. but they seriously do ;)


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To be honest, when I saw the subject line of this email submission I thought, "Eww, what's a chocolate pumpkin cake? How could you NOT mess that up?"
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The Hiroshima Prefecture of Japan has signed a contract for an
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be used by the Hiroshima Prefecture Disaster Relief Department to
perform fire fighting and disaster relief missions. The helicopter
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The second phase of the clean up in the Upper Hudson River that started in 2009 is approaching completion. However, the clean up does not adequately address area that require navigational dredging, which is needed to allow larger commercial vessels full use of the river. Clearwater is calling on GE to agree to work with the NYS Canal Corporation and the Federal Natural Resource Damage Trustees to be sure the Hudson River is restored to its full potential.
Despite GE's progress, 136 acres of contaminated sediment are outside the delineated dredging area and will remain un-remediated unless an agreement is reached with GE. Many studies have confirmed that PCB removal is the best solution to ensuring that the river will recover as a vigorous natural and economic resource for Hudson River Valley and New York State.
In addition, under Superfund, a parallel process of restoration has now begun to assess the impacts to natural resources. Restoration is different from remediation and refers to returning the environment to, as closely as possible, its original condition. This work will be carried out as part of the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) by the NRD Trustees, which include members from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, who will provide oversight in analyzing injury, evaluating restoration projects, and matching those projects to the injuries.
Clearwater has actively participated in the Community Advisory Group (CAG) on an ongoing basis and is currently utilizing a $50,000 EPA Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) to help bring good science to answer questions from community members, municipal leaders, and the media and to address important issues and concerns.
Clearwater and our partners continue to monitor the progress along with any outstanding problems in the ongoing effort to assure a world-class clean-up of Hudson River PCBs.
The 2014 Hudson River PCB Forum took place November 11 at Marist College. Click here for a copy of the agenda.
Click here for an overview of objectives for cleanup of PCBs from the Hudson River.
Click here for a Hudson River Superfund Project update.
Click here for a copy of a sample municipal resolution regarding the additional removal of PCBs from the Hudson River.
Click here for NRDC's presentation on General Electric's legal liability concerning removal of PCBs from the Hudson River.
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Click here for an overview and reports from the January 16, 2013 Hudson River PCB Forum – Project Update and Looking to the Future.
Hudson River PCB Information:
The PCB Community Resource Guide
Hudson River PCBs — Background and Site Information – EPA website
Hudson River PCB Pollution Timeline
Frequently Asked Questions about PCBs
What are the Human Health Effects of PCBs?
Anatomy of a Toxic Spill: The Hudson River PCB Story (Slide show)
Hudson River PCB Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) – Information for Community Advisory Group (CAG):
Hudson River Exceedance Phase II
May 5 – November 30, 2012
Community Advisory Group Hudson River PCBs Report
March 22, 2012
Community Advisory Group Hudson River PCBs Presentation
March 22, 2012
Phase II Monitoring Report and Updates-REVISED 12.19.11
Prepared by Environmental Stewardship Concepts, LLC for Community Advisory Group Meeting
December 19, 2011
Community Advisory Group Hudson River PCBS Presentation on Phase II Monitoring
December 8, 2011
Report to Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Regarding the Cleanup of Hudson River PCBs
October 5, 2011
PCB Surface Sediment Memo
September 21, 2011
Hudson River PCB Comments and Related Reading:
Joint Comments by Clearwater, NRDC, Riverkeeper and Scenic Hudson to Hudson River PCB Peer Review Panel on Phase 1 of the Remediation and EPA's Addendum, with Recommendations for Phase 2; includes second Bohlen Report
May 17, 2010.
Joint Comments by Clearwater, NRDC, Riverkeeper and Scenic Hudson to Hudson River PCB Peer Review Panel on Phase 1 of the Remediation, with Recommendations for Phase 2; includes Bohlen Report
April 26, 2010.
The Hudson River PCB Clean Up –The Light at the End of the Tunnel
By Manna Jo Greene, Clearwaters magazine, Summer 2008
Hudson River PCB Update
March 2006
Statement to the New York Academy of Sciences NY/NJ Harbor Consortium by Hudson River Sloop Clearwater regarding Hudson River PCBs
Comment on USEPA Quality of Life Performance Standards for the Hudson River PCBs Superfund Site
EPA issues Final Record of Decision on Hudson River PCBs
Clearwater's Public Comment on EPA's Plan for Hudson River Clean Up
Statement of Ethics and Recommended Action from the PCB Colloquium


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That is what husband Tom said to wife Jan Jones one New Years eve after tasting her mushroom risotto for the first time. That was many moons ago and Tom is still around, so I am sure those were the best words he could find at the moment to compliment her fine cooking on that festive evening. Jan Jones is our Shoot My Dish Kitchen Goddess for this month. Check out the rest of the story and her, at the very least, aphrodisiacal recipe in our Shoot My Dish section.
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The Cuban Flan. Every country south of us from Mexico to Argentina claims to have invented the Flan, and they all have their unique yummy variations. What makes it Cuban is, well, first it's made by a Cuban Goddess, and second, this flan is richer and more decadent than other variations. And that is what Maggie does, she makes everything more decadent!
See the rest of the shots here.
Food stylist, Yvonne Clark. Prop styling and art direction, Kristen Butler.
I don't eat at the super fancy restaurants that often. Beleive it or not, I am not a very adventurous eater. However, I try to go to Craft as often as possible. I think Tim Bevins is a genius! Maybe I should give credit to Tom Colicchio. Either way the food at Craft is simply perfect. And the way he plates everything is just picture perfect. These images were taken with my camera phone, available light, my hand shadowing some of the overhead directly above me. Eating great food while taking a picture of it, life is good, no?
Holiday In Cambodia from Dude Sweet Chocolate.
I don't like peanut butter, but I would like to.
Red Onion for those of you north of Miami. Shot with my camera phone while food stylist was prepping for a shot.
This was breakfast this morning. I only had two, and they were the plain cake doughnuts, so a little less sugar, ok? And it wasn't my fault, I didn't buy them either. My amazing food stylist, Erin Quon (see her website here) and my fabulous prop stylist, Heidi Adams (see her website here) decided to brings doughnuts for our last day of shooting Neiman Marcus' Holiday catalog. So sweet of them. The funny part is that almost all of the crew pretends not to give in to the temptation, yet by noon about 24 doughnuts (and the pigs in a blanket) were gone. I never saw a single person eating them. Amazing! ;-) Does this happen elsewhere?
The doughnuts were shot on wax paper, simulated diffused window light on the left. No fill light.
The final look of the image was achieved with editing software. it's something you just have to play with till you get what you see in your head. Ansel Adams talked a lot about learning how to previsualize your final print/image. It comes with experience, but it is something you should always be doing while you're shooting. Do it long enough and it becomes second nature.
It didnt take a long time for me to photograph and edit the 13 doughnuts. Maybe 45 minutes total. For my taste, if it doesn't happen fast, it's not going to happen. Period.
They were there and I just had to shoot them.


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'NBA 2K13' cover features 3 superstars
June, 26, 2012
By Jon Robinson | ESPN.com
Breaking away from Michael Jordan and the legends who've graced the "NBA 2K" cover the past few years, 2K Sports announced Tuesday that Derrick Rose, Kevin Durant, and Blake Griffin will appear on the cover of "NBA 2K13."
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Courtesy of 2K SportsBlake Griffin, Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose will grace the cover of "NBA 2K13."
"We picked three guys who we think are the most exciting future legends of the game," said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing, 2K Sports. "They will all appear on one cover, all together. Last year we had three different covers, but this year we wanted all three guys together. It's the new dynasty. It's the next evolution of our cover. We've been pushing and changing our cover over the years, and this year will mark another exciting evolution."
That doesn't mean the legendary players and teams who have helped elevate the 2K series to best-seller status won't be back, however, as you can expect more dunks and jams from Jordan and crew.
"Jordan will still be part of the game, he's still part of the 2K family, but we wanted to make a really clear transition to the new dynasty and the new legends of the game," Argent said. "All of those classic teams will appear in the game again, but our main focus moving forward puts the spotlight back on the current game."
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Here we go again . House prices are rising and everybody is getting into a lather . This time however it's a wee bit different becasue it seems to be "worse" in London.
An accountant in business
I've been blogging on my website www.formationsdirect.com for some time with my non-PC view of the world of economics,business and other stuff. If you like to read the views of somebody who doesn't "toe the party line" you've come to the right place. Government cock-ups, financial turmoil , business scandals and people's behaviour - I've got something to say about it , whether you like it or not.
Well, we've had our money laundering audit and the dreaded letter arrived a couple of weeks ago . I suppose it is a bit like a health inspector in a restaurant , they'll always find something that is not quite to their satisfaction.
Once again I listened to a radio program about rising energy costs.
It's impossible to escape reports of wasted food , every few months . When I was a wee boy in the 1970s there was no such thing, because our parents and grandparents came from a generation that knew about shortages , hunger and the value of last week's bread.
Last week I turned up at home with a Bentley Arnage Red Label . After many weeks of painstaking research and testdrives across the country I finally purchased a car that I think is an absolute beauty, inside and out.
Ah , here we go again . If you price it to high demand will drop and they'll tell us "we told you there is no appetite in the investing community" . Price it to be attractive and it's being given away.
Why can politicians never say "well done " to their oponents ?
This blog is being written at 1.15am because I am waiting up to collect my mother from the airport on a very delayed flight . Last time on this flight we got home at 6am ! This time the airport indicates a 2.25am arrival but Easyjet states it landed at 1.05am .
Back to the old chestnut . Do blatant electioneering policy statements win votes or do the punters get turned off at the thought of being bribed ? Worse still, is it illegal under the Bribery Act ? Would you advise a client to vote Labour in order to reduce their business rates ?
Well then, a deal done late at night , and the first 6% is out of the door . Some people are grumbling about the paltry return but the remit was to save the economy and get back the initial outlay to the taxpayer . Make no mistake, the collapse of Lloyds would have screwed things up royally .
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Interview Training: Announcement and a Request
I'll have a new posting on my blog very soon!
I'll also have my TED "type" Talk up on YouTube soon!!
It was for Law Enforcement Intelligence Units. Way cool!
But first I need to ask a favor…
I am very close to starting some much requested on-line training courses.
I hope to have the first one out in about a week or 10 days.
But before I go any further than that, I have a couple of questions I need
to ask you.
You can answer the questions here (and learn a little more about what
I have in mind for some online training) at this link:
A quick 2 question survey from Stan.
Thanks for your help!
I appreciate any input or suggestions you might have.
Stan B. Walters
"The Lie Guy®"
Interrogation: Reading Bergdahl
Bowe Bergdahl had just been released by his "captors" in Afghanistan in exchange for the release of 4 high value Gitmo prisoners when a major media outlet asked me to review some of Bergdahl's writings. In particular they wanted to get a sense of Bergdahl the man.
I decided to approach the process of reviewing the limited amount of Bergdahl's writings from the stand point of an interrogator preparing himself to sit down and talk to the man. How does he think? How does he perceive himself? How does he see the world around him? What drives his behavior everyday and in particular what is his reaction to events that cause him stress and how does he handle himself in those situations? What was his state of mind and was his behavior intentional when his disappeared from his unit June 30, 2009?
Immediately after reading Bergdahl, I was struck by the observation that this is a man who did little more than "dream about life" but had no effort and had no initiative or self discipline to strive to make those dreams come true. He makes references to himself as a lone wolf in a dark world. He sees little or nothing in the world that is for him as if he is disappointed with life and wants to find it's beauty but would barely turn himself in that direction to go find it. My perception is that looks at himself as a Knight without a Lord or Ronin – the Samurai without a master.
Bergdahl's problem however with being that Knight or Samurai is that he dreams of the role BUT expects someone or something else to do the work to turn him into those romantic figures. In a very telling passage in some of his writing Bergdahl berates the Army and the US mission in Afghanistan. His remarks present the image of himself and his fellow warriors as nothing more than frightened cowards hiding from children behind sandbags. In all reality, Bergdahl has just described himself. Bergdahl wanted to "Be all [he] could be" but the blames the Army for not "making" him into that warrior that he doesn't have the discipline to do himself.
Starting on June 9, 2009, Bergdahl's writings took on a significant change. He began writing to his friends stateside in a crude code making remarks that it was not safe to talk about what he was going to happen. He hints at his plans that he knows are wrong and is concern about how others will perceive those plans. He was full aware that what he was going to do was wrong and could bring the world down on him. As an interrogator, I will make an analysis of a subject's behavior on the basis of "plan of action continuum" that investigators use to analysis everything from serial crimes to active shooters to acts of terrorism:
In my opinion, Bergdahl's actions of walking away from his unit on June 30, 2009 was done with well-planned intent. From June 9 when the dialogue of his writing's changed until June 30, 2006 when he walked away, Bergdahl planning and preparing. Almost like a person ready to commit suicide, Bergdahl was saying his good byes, giving away his belongings, tying up loose ends, closing out the books. It was not on a whim but with deliberate intent. Bergdahl was "suiciding his current life" because it brought him no joy and no one was going to take him by the hand and lead him on the journey to find his dreams – a journey for which he had no initiative to take on his own.
In my opinion Bergdahl was not just some unfortunate soldier that due to some random set of circumstances that wandered into the hands of the enemy. He finally developed enough initiative to take action and that was to walk away from a situation where no one would "make" him into something and find another situation and give someone else to opportunity to create his life for him.
I'm done reading…time to interrogate the deserter, Bergdahl.
Just my opinion…let me hear yours.
Stan B. Walters
"The Lie Guy®"
Lying: Lance Armstrong's Attorneys Say "It's Okay!"
If you write a book, you have a right to lie. At least that's what Lance Armstrong's attorney's say about his autobiographies. Lance Armstrong is being sued by his book publishers for $5 million dollars plus damages for the massive lies he wrote about in his books.
I find it very interesting that Armstrong's attorney Jonathan Herman says "People don't always have to tell the truth." I guess it doesn't matter that he duped the publishers and millions of readers in his books "It's Not About the Bike" and "Every Second Counts." The argument is that he didn't fraudulently mislead anybody to buy his books through some form of false advertising campaign. The publisher's attorney Kevin Roddy says "He cheated on bike races to sell books and he published books in order to cover up cheating. We think they are intertwined."
I wonder if Armstrong's attorney would be so cavalier about lying if it was a witness he was deposing? Would he be so generous if a witness lied on the witness stand? I guess as long as I feel "justified" in the situation I am authorized to lie. That's the same logic people use with they commit all types of crimes, fraud, deception, even sabotage and espionage!
In my mind, this is just another example of Armstrong's grossly over blown ego and that he can do anything he wants and can find ways to justify his actions. Lying, not matter the situation is ALWAYS done for selfish reasons. Even the little white lies we tell in social situations. What I worry about are the lies that are designed to "hide" a wrong, "hype" the image of oneself, or to "harm" another.
In my mind, chronic lying (hide, hype and harm) is a sign of a MAJOR character flaw on the part of the liar. It would be my opinion that Armstrong has some major character flaw issues!
The Lie Guy YouTube: Deception: The Different Types of Lies
Don't you find it amazing that liars are so good at rationalizing and justifying their behavior? Isn't amazing that some people go out of their way to enable these people to keep getting away with victimizing others?
I guess some people just prefer to be lied to because they hate hearing the truth as much as some people fear telling the truth.
Well … at least that's my observation anyway.
Stan B. Walters, CSP
"The Lie Guy®"
Interview and Interrogation Training: It's Not One and Done.
One interview and interrogation training course is NOT a vaccination! Just because you took one course on the topic doesn't mean you don't need or won't benefit from any more follow-up training. More often that not investigators and especially their administrators maintain the philosophy that once you take a course on interview and interrogation, you don't really need any more training on the topic for the rest of your career.
The last 10 – 12 years has seen an enormous amount new research and legal rulings on interview and interrogation. To maintain a high level of proficiency and reduce personal legal liability, investigators should be constantly studying and researching interview and interrogation research as well as their particular field of expertise. A VERY large majority of the research has proven that many of our detection of deception techniques are absolutely wrong! Unfortunately misdiagnosis of deception signs is one of the leading causes of false confessions. Even more disturbing is how many people teaching interview and interrogation have been ignoring the empirical research and are responsible for continuing to perpetuate myths about deception and interrogation.
Questions the professional interviewer & interrogator should ask themselves –
- Am I dedicated to being the best in my field including my interview & interrogation skills? Am I a "virtuoso" in my field or am I just average?
- Am I spending 30 – 60 minutes per day reading about interview and interrogation or about my area of specialization?
- Have I ever spent the equivalent of the cost of a gourmet cup of coffee on educating and improving myself and my knowledge base?
- How long ago did I take any training or refresher training on interview & interrogation?
- Have I really looked at the true "source" of my interview and interrogation training? Is what I am being taught supported by empirical evidence or is it just anecdotal. As business expert Mark Sanborn wrote in his latest business book "Up, Down or Sideways," despite popular belief "data is not the plural of anecdotal."
- Am I learning for the future? The more you learn, the more you know what you are going to need to learn to be able to adapt to what you will encounter in the future.
If nothing else, there is one more VERY good reason to read, research and study our interview and interrogation skills. We dramatically improve our chances of success in the interview room and in the field.
Mark Sanborn wrote "The more you learn, the more you develop behavioral flexibility that provides you a distinct advantage over your competition."
Stan B. Walters, CSP
"The Lie Guy®"
The Interview Room
Interrogation & Memory: Ethics of Lying to Subjects About Evidence
Interrogation techniques taught to investigators run the gamut of styles and philosophies. Certain styles have a higher tendency of showing up in false confessions cases. One of the characteristics of those flawed techniques is the use of false evidence as a tool to get the subject to confess.
There are numerous "problem" interrogation techniques that teach and support the use of false evidence to put pressure on the subject. Suspect techniques tend to also recommend tactics that include suggesting unnamed witnesses, the presence of surveillance cameras when none exist, DNA, fingerprints, footprints, making up file folders purportedly filled with evidence, labeling DVD's of video tapes with the subject's name and more. This is typical of high pressure interrogation methods which in and of themselves have a high correlation with false confession.
A documented tactic used by some problem interrogation methods that has been shown to have a very strong correlation to false confessions is the use of the high pressure tactic of suggesting that the subject has a memory problem. There is empirical evidence that one of several common denominators found in false confessions is referred to as "memory distrust syndrome." In many of these cases the subject need not have a "high suggestibility rating" as described in extensive research on false confessions. Using high pressure tactics, guilt assumptive techniques dominated by leading questions, interrupting the subject, short answer questioning techniques, combined with the interviewer suggesting the subject may not be able to trust their memory is a deadly combination.
Empirical studies of interrogation techniques that capitalize on false evidence do promote false confessions. Such tactics will also contaminate the statements of uncooperative victim's and witnesses.
Our law enforcement training academies and corporate loss prevention training associations would do well if they would familiarize themselves with the techniques that promote such tactics. They are exposing themselves, their academies, their investigators and their companies to the risk of liability by training their personnel in methods and interrogation techniques that are now being made illegal in many countries.
I think it's time we paid more attention to the interrogation methods we teach. Are we just training our personnel in a technique because of the name or more importantly, are we really aware of the the moral and legal ethical problems that exist due to the content of the training.
Of course, this just my opinion on the topic.
Stan B. Walters, CSP
"The Lie Guy®"
The Interview Room


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There was a time when Brooklyn Decker wanted to be an archaeologist
While we wait (impatiently) for Brooklyn Decker's new CBS sitcom Friends With Better Lives to premiere, we will bide our time with this hilarious little clip from Brooklyn's 2008 shoot in Israel. She's so gosh darn funny and cute and willing to poke fun at herself and down to earth and MY GOD CAN WE JUST PREMIERE THE FREAKING SHOW ALREADY?
Swim Daily, Before They Were Models: Brooklyn Decker
Swim Daily reveals what Brooklyn Decker would be doing if she was not an SI Swimsuit model and actress.
Still want more Brooklyn? Of course you do.
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The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera will perform the score to "The Matrix" as the movie plays behind them.
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Writing a score for a movie is hard enough; performing it live while that movie is onscreen above you is some serious heavy lifting.