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Movies in Buffalo - Table of Contents
Buffalo's Film Row
Buffalo's association with the history the American film industry began in 1896 when Thomas Edison demonstrated his latest invention, the Vitascope, at the Buffalo Public Library (Biddle 2013). The Vitascope was the first commercially-successful celluloid motion picture projector in the country.
In less than six months of Vitascope's debut in Buffalo, Mitchell H. Mark opened the first specific- use built movie theater in the city; purportedly also the first one in the country (Biddle 2013). Mark opened the 12-by-50-ft Vitascope Theater in the basement of the newly completed Ellicott Square Building at 283 Main Street (Biddle 2013). The theater was also known as the "Edisonia Hall" or "Electric Theater." For an admission price of ten cents patrons watched imported Pathé-Freres Company films from Europe. By 1906-1907, only a third of the films released were American. The 80-person capacity theater operated for two years and earned $18,000 dollars annually (Biddle 2013).
Mark and his brother Moe opened several other theaters locally and in other locations (Biddle 2013). The short-lived Buffalo Motion Picture Corporation was later a tenant in the Ellicott Square Building.
Edison Company videographers created twenty films at the 1901 Panamerican Exposition. Buffalo and the assassination of President William McKinley were presented on film for the national distribution. By 1911, there were approximately 40 production companies in the United States and more than 10,000 nickelodeons and theatres (Biddle 2013).
To expedite cost- effective film distribution regional film exchanges or "Film Rows" were established in 32 major cities across the United States. Buffalo's film exchange center distributed films from east of Cleveland to cities as far east as Utica and Binghamton (Biddle 2013). Film exchanges were initially scattered throughout Buffalo's CBD until the 1920s when distribution was centralized in a "Film Row" near the 200 block of Franklin Street. The 1922 Buffalo City directory listed 15 film exchanges on Franklin Street out of 28 total "moving picture supplies" companies in the city (Biddle 2013). Films were distributed regionally by truck or automobile, as train operators were reluctant to transport flammable nitrate film (Biddle 2013).
Major motion picture companies often invested heavily in their distributors and Buffalo soon became an important regional film exchange. As local extensions of Hollywood studios, film exchanges were often lavishly decorated and well equipped. Specific-use built film exchanges constructed in Buffalo's Film Row integrated the most modern fire-proof construction materials with popular architectural styles of the period. Film strips were highly flammable which necessitated construction of fireproof vaults for nitrate film storage and installation of sprinkler systems. Architects of film exchange buildings incorporated the safety features required for the storage of film while designing an attractive venue for marketing films for the Hollywood studios. Film exchange buildings identified on Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps show footprints of the buildings identified with projection rooms for film exhibitors, poster and shipping rooms, inspection rooms, and film vaults (Figure 4.6). Film exchanges often had prominent signage on their facades and walls signs on the sides of the building.
Buffalo had film exchanges associated with major Hollywood studios such as Metro-Goldwyn Mayer, Twentieth Century Fox, Universal Pictures, and Warner Brothers. The success of the Hollywood film industry during from 1920s through the 1960s is reflected in the number of film exchanges and theaters constructed in Buffalo and other regional film centers such as Chicago, which at the industry's peak supplied some 1,100 movie theaters. Film exchanges supplied everything for exhibitors who operated movie theaters such as the following: feature films, cartoons, short subjects, and coming-attraction trailers; movie projectors and sound heads; lobby posters, billboards, and still photographs; numbered tickets, popcorn, and candy; and seats, canopies, carpeting, light bulbs for marquees.
Film exchanges became outmoded as studios found less expensive alternatives for film distribution. The 1965 Buffalo City Directory listed 17 film distributors and exchanges and ten years later there were only nine remaining in the city (Biddle 2013). With the advent of videocassettes in the 1970s, it was no longer necessary to screen a film in a screening room, and film exchanges fell out of use. The last major film studio office in the city was Paramount Pictures, which closed its office at 300 Delaware in 1985 (Biddle 2013).
Eight film exchange buildings were identified in Buffalo's Film Row in the northern portion of CBD on Franklin and Pearl streets (Table 4.6). Two other film exchanges were identified on Franklin Street, just north of the CBD study area in the Allentown Historic District. In 1930, Warner Brothers Pictures built a 4-story Art Deco style film exchange at 470 Franklin Street. Another film exchange was built at 264 Franklin St Franklin Street. A movie theatre supplies store was located at 416 Pearl Street (demolished). Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) operated the largest film exchange in Buffalo's Film Row at 505-509 Pearl Street (Saturn Building), which is a contributing building in the Certified Local Theater Historic District. A ghost sign for MGM remains on the north side of the building. Twentieth Century Fox's film exchange at 290 Franklin Street has the most intact exterior with its glazed yellow brick Art Moderne facade with stone banding. Stone reliefs of tragedy and comedy flank the main entrance.
Buffalo's extant film exchange buildings were constructed in close proximity during a span of just over 25 years. The film exchanges are similar in scale, averaging one to two stories. They share the same types of materials and fire-proof construction. The film exchanges were designed in the popular architectural styles of the period, five which were architect designed. Additional research may uncover the names of architects for the other three film exchanges. Buffalo's film exchanges served as a local vehicle that was part of a national network used by film production companies and related concession and service companies to distribute and deliver motion pictures. Regional film exchanges enabled the establishment of movie houses and widespread popularity of the Hollywood film industry from the 1920s through 1950s.
During this period, Buffalo had 81 stage and movie theaters within its municipal boundaries (Carl Zoschke n.d.). Collectively, the film exchanges in Buffalo's Film Row are historically significant for their association with the film industry and film distribution at the national, regional, and local level, but most of the buildings lack integrity with respect to their period of significance and, therefore, are not eligible for NRHP designation with the exception of the former film exchange building at 290 Franklin Street.
Footnotes: Biddle, Mathew. 2013 "The History of the Film Industry Buffalo." Western New York Heritage Vol. 16 No.2
(Summer 2013), pp.18-25.
See also: Table 4.5 List of Film Exchnges in the CBD on Section 4, p. 24
- 2013 Preservation Ready Survey of Buildings Downtown, Northland and Fougeron/Urban Survey Areas, Section 4, pp. 21-23 (online June 2016)


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Music to Life Song of the Week: Elastic Heart by Sia
Elastic Heart is a song by recording artist Sia and it was released in 2013 on the Hunger Games: Catching Fire soundtrack. Though it was released a couple of years ago, I didn't first hear it until this year. The song is about how a person copes with a crushing relationship and how she finds the strength to deal with the break up. One of the most devastating things that someone can deal with emotionally is a broken heart, and most of use deal with it alone. For my Music to Life image, I wanted to show someone in a state of self realization to a moment of pure strength after a break up. I saw the Nutcracker ballet with my wife a few years ago, and although it's really not my thing I do admire the skill and strength that it requires to perform those amazing dance moves. It made sense to me to use a ballet dancer to showcase the high emotion and strength that is emitted in the song.
Well, I've got thick skin and an elastic heart,
But your blade, it might be too sharp
I'm like a rubber band until you pull too hard,
Yeah, I may snap and I move fast
But you won't see me fall apart
'Cause I've got an elastic heart
I've got an elastic heart
Lyrics by Sia
Conceptual Photography – How It Was Shot
The technique used in this shot is a combination of two methods: stroboscopic and shutter drag. Stroboscopic photography is a series of flashes fired sequentially in a single exposure and shutter drag is when you keep the shutter open long enough to record the ambient light. When the shutter is open for a longer period of time, motion blur will occur from either the subject moving or the camera moving. I definitely wanted motion blur for this picture, but I only wanted the subject to be blurred, so I set the camera on a tripod. I also wanted the subject to appear in focus at the beginning of the movement and at the very end of the movement. This is where the stroboscopic technique comes into play, though it's a modified version. I placed one flash to the right of the dance, and one flash to the left of the dancer. Flash freezes movement, and since I only wanted the beginning and ending movements to be "frozen", I fired off the flashes manually with a trigger right after I clicked the shutter button, and right before I released it.
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Only a few more adjustments and I'll be done. I hope to be sending you to my site by Sunday. Yes, two days from now. The fun will really begin then. I just wanted to share. Woo-hoo!
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Ok, I'm really cheesing on this picture, but I love writing, blogging and live blogging. Do I look like I'm promoting myself or Apple??
There is saying that, "It's not what you say; it's how you say it." Well, in blogging, that is NOT true. What you say is just as important as how you say it – literally and figuratively. There are three ways to ensure that you say what you want to say in the way you want to say: 1) write relevant content; 2) use a conversational tone; and 3) use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
The content of your blog must be relevant to your audience; otherwise, they are not going to read it. If your blog is about photography, and you're talking about microwaves, you are going to lose your audience and credibility. Unless those microwaves take pictures, all topics on your photography site should be related to photography. Relevancy of content is important. Check out Copy Blogger for tips on how to write content for your blog.
The tone of your blog should be conversational whether it is formal or informal. People read official documents and letters all the time. Make your audience want to come to your blog by speaking directly to them in a professional, yet conversational tone.
Your spelling, grammar and punctuation need to be as close to perfect as possible. Unless you're the most accurate editor in the world, you may not catch all your flaws. This is OK. Just don't make it a habit. If you know these are not your strengths, hire someone to do it. If your cash is a little low, barter. Your written presentation – spelling, grammar, and punctuation – is as important as content and tone. Grammar Girl is a great resource for grammar and punctuation.
Remember, what you say is just as important as how you say it when blogging. Your content must be relevant; the tone of your blog must be conversational; and your spelling, grammar, and punctuation must on point. If you have these three things, you are on you way to a well-written and well-read blog.
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sweater: Kenzo, top: Sheinside, skirt: Dimepiece bag: Botkier, hat: asos, bracelet: Roman Luxe, boots: Belle by Sigerson Morrison
Black and yellow and stripes of blue too
Oct 13, 2012
sweater: Kenzo, top: Sheinside, skirt: Dimepiece bag: Botkier, hat: asos, bracelet: Roman Luxe, boots: Belle by Sigerson Morrison
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What are your plans for Friday, March 31st?
Coming out to Cogans North, that's what. Our next #FirkinFriday is on March 31st and we'll have Norfolk's own Bold Mariner on hand with the cold beer. Come out for a great time full of pizza and cold beer. We'll have the TVs on and plenty else going on.
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I swear sometimes the "healthy living" cards are just stacked against you...
I brought #healthy leftovers to work last Friday but the boss took us to lunch, so today I came in planning to eat those. Sadly, they'd gone bad. OK, so I tells myself, "SELF: you're still going to eat reasonably well today!"
and I go online (consciously saving myself the pressure of ordering in person, caving and getting a greasy burger or other sandwich) and order a lovely salad to pick up. I resist the urge to mindlessly order a delicious cookie to eat with said salad. I freaking love those cookies. I click "SUBMIT ORDER" and I go to pick up my delicious salad. SANS cookie.
When I get there, I end up having to wait a while despite ordering ahead (and despite the fact the place was virtually empty, no customers ahead of me). No prob, I'm cool as a cucumber. I pay.
Cashier says, "Sorry for your wait. I hope you don't mind; I put a cookie in the bag to make it up to you. Have a great day!"


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Monday, March 24, 2008
There goes the neighbourhood (part 5)
What a difference three weeks makes! I predict that these houses will be finished by May, occupied in June and resold in July, demolished in August and construction of FIVE new houses on this very site will begin in January 2009.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
I'm back
To my many fans around the world (most are courtesy of Sparky Donatello at crackskullbob.squarespace.com ), I am sorry for the quietude on this blog for the last 10 days or more. I have been away, covering a conference in Phillydelphia for my day job. I promise, however, to bring you, in the coming days, an update on the house at the end of the street, thoughts on the renaming of the New York Public Library and, best of all, pictures of some of the disappearing gargoyles of Philadelphia.
Just not tonight. But this weekend. I shit you not.
Just not tonight. But this weekend. I shit you not.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Cry, baby
I haven't seen it for a while, so it may be gone — to which I say, "Good riddance!"
It's the TV commercial for Kleenex, in which viewers (and various apparently willing participants in said commercial) are urged to "let it out" — their feelings, that is — to a "good listener" who has carted a blue couch and a box of Kleenex around the U.S. (to New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Minneapolis, Nashville and Las Vegas — even Salt Lake City!) to get people to release their bottled-up sadness and snuffle into a Kleenex.
They've even trademarked the phrase "let it out."
You can read all about it at the Let It Out Web site.
I probably wouldn't have noticed the commercial, except for two things:
1. I'm disinclined to sit on an upholstered couch outdoors, even if it's covered in 12 layers of Kleenex.
2. I'm not sure it's always appropriate to offer someone a Kleenex when they're teary.
I wrote an article about this for my day job, citing a passage from a novel I'd read. I wrote thusly:
"In Internal Affairs, a novel by the late British journalist Jill Tweedie, a client begins to cry during a session with Charlotte, a family planning counsellor.
"Charlotte, Tweedie wrote, 'suppressed the usual urge to offer the box of tissues.'
"Sounds almost cruel, doesn't it? This is a work of fiction, but let's hear Charlotte/Tweedie out: 'At her two weeks of training in counselling techniques the teacher had dwelt at some length on the dynamics of the tissue box, emphasizing that to give tissues to distressed clients amounted to an unspoken command from the counsellor to cease crying and would be interpreted by said client to mean that tears were unacceptable, that emotion itself was unacceptable.' "
I then consulted various experts on empathic etiquette and the "dynamics of the tissue box."
The corker is, when I approached Kimberly-Clark, the makers of Kleenex, for a comment, their spokeswoman declined!
I shit you not!
Of course, I wrote this piece back in the Dark Ages - in April of 2000, to be precise - so either Kimberly-Clark has come around to having a position or it's just found another way to flog Kleenex.
It's one that caught the attention of Greenpeace which infiltrated some of the commercial tapings, accusing the Kimberly-Clark of using depleting old growth forests to make its products.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
There goes the neighbourhood (part 4)
Somehow, in this very cold, very snowy winter, the foundations have been laid and the framing has begun in earnest for the three houses that are going to replace what used to be a single, large house on the corner of Woburn and Jedburgh here in North Toronto.
Here's the framing from the Jedburgh side:
I guess the framers got a little peeved with me shooting so much, so one of them pulled out his cell phone and started taking pictures of me. I smiled and waved.
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NEW DELHI — Delhi Police has been alerted about a possible 'fidayeen' suicide strike by banned Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror group after central security agencies had recovered a note from one of the militants killed in Samba attack in Jammu and Kashmir last month.
As a precautionary measure, Delhi Police has been asked in an advisory by the central security agencies to remain vigilant as they had recovered a piece of paper from one of the slain militants in which it was written that "next we will meet in Delhi".
Such threats have been received in the past and the intelligence agencies sensitize the concerned police authorities as a precautionary measure. "JeM has plans to carry out terror attack in Delhi which may be similar to the fidayeen attack in Samba," according to the advisory.
Four militants had infiltrated through Samba sector in Jammu region last month on the intervening night of March 19 and 20 and split into two groups. One group attacked a police station leaving five people dead while the other group was neutralized by the Army.
Asking the Delhi Police to remain on alert, the advisory said senior police officers, particularly DCPs, should take all necessary preventive and precautionary measures in their area of jurisdiction in order to avoid any untoward incident, official sources said today.
The routine drill of keeping a check on all entry and exit points of the national capital was being carried out besides regular checking of lodges and low budget hotels.
"JeM has plans to carry out terror attack in Delhi which may be similar to the fidayeen attack in Samba," the advisory said.
Two fidayeen militants attacked an army camp on Jammu-Pathankot highway in Samba on March 21. However, the attack was foiled by security personnel who killing both the terrorists.
On March 20, two fidayeen militants of the same group had stormed a police station in Jammu's Kathua district killing three security personnel and two civilians and injuring 11 others, including a DSP.


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To many palates, raw fish is a big ol' nasty no-no. But buried in sriracha, cream cheese, teriyaki sauce, and panko flakes? Even the pickiest eaters can be persuaded.
Maybe it's time we applied the same logic to bugs. That's what Texas sushi chef Peter Yung is thinking, anyway. At Austin's How Do You Roll, the co-founder and executive chef partnered with edible insect company World Ento to create a new kind of sushi filled and topped with two kinds of crunchy creepy crawlies. A "Spicy Insectopia Roll," he calls it, and it's made by dressing a whole bunch of crickets in sesame oil and teriyaki, setting them atop a bed of rice, seaweed, cucumber, and jalapeño, rolling them into sushi form, topping the rice with marinated mealworms, and then drizzling the whole mess in enough sauce so that the insects are nearly unrecognizable. You know, until they wriggle. (Totally kidding.)
According to Prevention Magazine, mealworms in particular carry significant health and eco-benefits, such as containing 50% protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and only requiring 1/1000th of the amount of water needed to raise cows.
If that isn't enough to sway you to the buggy side, Prevention writer Mandy Oaklander claims the roll was not at all slimy and actually retained a nice, sweet crunch.
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Transact chief hits out at argument all platforms are the same and the market's focus on price
Though usually unflappable, there are several things currently bothering Transact chief executive Ian Taylor.
One is the fact the term "platform" is not well defined, especially because
not all platforms are the same.
This is of particular note with regards to the recently announced FCA investment platform market study.
Taylor says: "If you lump all these businesses together it will cause problems for some of us."
One criticism levied at platforms is that they should use their buying power to negotiate better deals with fund groups. But Taylor counters that notion.
He says: "Do platforms encourage competition by negotiating terms with fund companies? I tend not to. I'm a custodian – I can't promise how people will invest this money; it's not mine. Others with guided architecture may find it easier to negotiate because they can drive assets to particular funds. Not Transact."
Another thing concerning the chief executive is the "GoCompare mentality" in platform comparison.
"It's as if the only thing that's different is price. There are lots of different business models," he says.
Some have suggested platform charging would drop precipitously if the adviser were paying the platform fee. But Taylor is adamant the investor should pay, as it is the investor that benefits.
He uses the example of the provision of the tax wrapper. "Should the adviser pay for Mrs Miggins' tax wrapper?"
This is a point of difference. Transact can be the platform for both direct and advised assets. Adviser charging can be done by tax wrapper. If Mrs Miggins has direct equities and the adviser does not want to advise on those, she can still keep those equities on Transact. And Mrs Miggins gets full access to the platform, as she pays for it.
Taylor says: "Imagine me as an NCP car park manager. I am not distributing the cars. I have BMWs, Mercedes and the rest on the lot. I don't care which one you park as long as you pay me. But the regulator says because I have all these cars in my car park I am a car distributor."
Read more: Head to head – Should all platforms charge flat fees?
From Charles Dickens to client custody
Such reflections on technology, finance (and car parking) are a long way from those he made on the likes of Milton, Chaucer and Brontë while studying English literature at Cambridge University. He graduated with dreams of writing the next great novel.
Marrying straight out of university, Taylor and his wife moved to Lincolnshire, near her family. After a futile year with plume and parchment, he realised he was less creative and more analytical, and gave up his dreams of being the next Charles Dickens.
He "fished around for a job" and in 1987 joined Royal Life. He spent five years there before moving to the City to be marketing director of a small asset management company, John Govett.
In 1998 he met "some guys from Australia", including Transact chairman Mike Howard. They owned a software company and saw an opportunity in the market. April 1999 saw Taylor's first foray into the platform industry.
"My career in platforms is now old enough to buy a drink," he says.
The longest serving platform, Transact's first case was written in March 2000. "It was a brilliant idea," says Taylor.
"People have already forgotten what it used to be like before platforms. They have become part of the infrastructure. Cast your mind back to the heady days of 1999. If a client had a pension, a Pep and 10 fund holdings, it could take weeks for an adviser just to get a valuation. Now clients pay advisers for advice rather than for chasing insurance companies for valuations."
Taking the pressure off price
Taylor is keen to point out that platforms have also brought down the cost of investing.
"In the old days, to switch from one investment company to another incurred a 5 per cent charge. If the adviser was really kind and rebated all his commission, it would still be 2 per cent.
He says: "If I were the regulator I would be more concerned about vertical integration than about pricing alone."
Taylor sees the move to vertical integration continuing but is encouraged the regulator is taking an interest.
"The people I feel sorry for are the clients. One week Mrs Miggins is invested in these funds across these tax wrappers on this platform, and the next week she is in different funds, in different tax wrappers on a different platform. How have Mrs Miggins' circumstances changed to warrant that?"
He readily admits vertical integration poses a risk to Transact. Yet he believes the two models can exist side by side and is optimistic for a thriving independent advice community.
Looking back on his career, Taylor says: "Sometimes it feels like five minutes; sometimes it feels like an entire lifetime. Transact is the best thing I've done in my career. I'm genuinely proud. We have introduced real ethical value."
In other words, less hard times than great expectations.
Heather Hopkins is head of Platforum.
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Research and utilization of traditional varieties - Introduction
Traditional varieties represent the major source of variation in the cultivated species. Although they were actively used in initial breeding processes in the early 20t century, the use of wild genetic resources has minimized the attention given to these materials.
Our group is focused in the analysis of these traditional genetic resources from a holistic perspective in order to promote their use in research and the recovery of their cultivation and on-farm conservation. Our research lines include:
- Agro-morphological evaluation of traditional varieties of vegetables.
- Development of description records and identification of interesting sources of variation for breeding programmes.
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- Evaluation of DNA variation for the improvement of plant genetic resources management and ex situ conservation.
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I haven't had much time to sew what with trips to Baltimore daily for cancer treatments for my honey, and my own health issues. But I decided to try something "fun" and not worry about the outcome. Of course, if you know me… that is easier said than done. I am a bit of a control freak when it comes to creating.
So I had these 5″ charm packs of rustic homespun red and tan fabric and I decided to make a rag quilt. Something I have never done, and not really thought about. (And honestly, don't know if I have ever SEEN one in person… lol )
I had no idea the amount of time and effort it takes to create each of those 180 squares, stitch them, then figure out a layout, combine them… not to mentions the time to snip all the edges and then fluff for days until it has the natural look!!!!
So far… I have gotten the squares put together and begun the layout process… more later!
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You might know that we here at Riffin' love late '60s British psych-pop. The Move, The Pink Floyd, The Soft Machine, The Nice, The Who… The Penny Peepshow? Well, we love them now but didn't know it a week ago.
Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Lancelot Barre played the Grey Eagle in Asheville last night (a great crowd and phenomenal performance by all accounts). Before the show he hung around Asheville FM for a good while and chatted with JD, host of Closer to the Edge (our favorite prog rock Thursday brother show). Check out the replay of THAT awesome interview all week on his show page here: http://www.ashevillefm.org/closer-to-the-edge/ Find the replay in the audio bar there or pop-out "Listen" link. Interview portion kicks in about the 34 minute mark.
We rather warmed up the airwaves for Marty by dredging up some real oldies, I'm talking pre-Tull here! A few of his tunes from two singles (and a rare outtake) on Liberty (UK) as guitarist with The Penny Peeps, who should have rightfully appeared on the label as The Penny Peepshow, but someone at the label or BBC was uptight about the naughty implications of the sort of thing one might have seen at a show so named.
We also set the tone with a great track from contemporaries Tomorrow (feat. Steve Howe of later YES fame) and my obligatory favorite Move tune.
Anyway, check it out and do a little time travel to an age when the only Jethro Tull anyone knew was the original agriculturalist the band nicked its name from.
You'll want to follow the link to a post on the station facebook page (below) for a fun photo and clever caption (not the more proper one shown at bottom).
Posted by Asheville FM on Friday, December 4, 2015
"Legendary rock band Jethro Tull has long been drawn by the mystic allure of Asheville and the surrounding Smoky Mountains. In 1975 they chose Asheville for the launch of their "Warchild" album US tour and spent a week rehearsing here. They have returned often over the years, as artists and on holiday. Here is our buddy Vance Pollock meeting up with guitarist Martin Lancelot Barre in town this week."


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27-year old Luxembourger Frank Desiront loves photography. And he wants to share his passion with other people. But he doesn't want to have to follow a long, complicated path. Desiront likes it "clear, simple and good" – and WhiteWall is therefore the right place for him..
Frank Desiront's love of photography emerged in 2001 during a course on black & white photography. He suddenly realised the possibilities of representation and the subject of photography became one of his greatest passions. Long before he himself was active behind the camera he was fascinated by the development of the American lifestyle, this mixture of kitsch and cult that embodies appearance over substance. Old American cars, drive-in counters, the remarkable Venice Beach, the run-down barber shops.
He explores these themes in his own work, his focus on urban street photography. On the trails of his passion Frank Desiront travels to the USA and discovers the modern side of American cities which still embody the look and flair of the 50s and 60s. This is where he finds the inspiration for his photography: A mixture of solitude, surreal colours, and theatrical scenes.
He captures many of these images with his Polaroid camera. It is therefore particularly important for Desiront to be able to enlarge these images without destroying the shot's original impression. With WhiteWall he can scan his polaroids and get an authentic colour result, something that has impressed him from the very beginning.
Despite his soft-spot for the USA Frank Desiront also travels to other countries. Every country, every town has its own face, which Desiront would like to capture and show. His photos are both souvenirs and documentations. The focal point for his photographs is the architectural specialities, which give the place its individual charm. To support the expression of his pictures he chooses between two mounting and finishing options: The black solid wood frame with white passe-partout and the acrylic glass mounting. Both variations create an impression of clarity and simplicity and place the image in the foreground.
When Desiront discovered the Art Market around six months ago, in addition to the qualities of the photo lab, he was excited. He is particularly impressed by the role of the jury in making decisions about the shots. It's ultimately a question of quality – not every picture can convince. "Who's interested in clicking through hundreds of average pictures". On WhiteWall you can get a daily overview of the new additions to the Art Market in just few minutes.
To be able to sell his pictures is a great incentive to Frank Desiront. He is particularly impressed to have found in WhiteWall a photo lab that, in addition to perfect quality, also allows him to sell pictures. "My profit is reinvested in new photo material and in my equipment, allowing me to continue progressing and developing in the field of photography". A perfect symbiosis.
Which marks of quality do you feel are particularly important for a photo lab?
Paper quality is particularly important for me, and also the colours. If a photo looks cheap or pale on paper, it loses its charm and professionalism. This effect can be seen in different magazines: Compare photo magazines that are printed on thick, shiny paper with cheaper publications and you'll notice the difference immediately. The high quality magazine impresses immediately and is enjoyable to look through.
Another important point is that customers should have the opportunity to prevent the colours being automatically corrected. Some photo labs adjust the colours prior to printing according to what they recommend as "better". The end result should not have to correspond to the wishes of the photographer, however. WhiteWall's soft proofing gives you the choice. You receive a preview with multiple colour options and effects, allowing you to select your own print variation prior to printing. This prevents any nasty surprises.
Which finishing techniques bring out the best in your works?
I actually just use two finishing variations: black solid wood frames with a white passe-partout or the acrylic glass mounting. I generally prefer the frames for photos in which the main subject is in the image or in which the arrangement of the picture is in the foreground. If the focus is on the illustration of the colours or the overall impression of the image I prefer the acrylic glass mounting, because a passe-partout would restrict the image.
How did you hear about the WhiteWall photo lab?
I was particularly impressed by the photo prints under acrylic glass of some of the LUMAS pictures, and wanted my own photos to be finished and mounted in this way. I therefore contacted the LUMAS editions gallery, which directed me to your WhiteWall photo lab and the home page.
How long have you been using the Art Market to make your works accessible to others?
It wasn't long ago that I discovered the WhiteWall Art Market and decided to actively use it. I like to show my photos publicly and share them with others and it was therefore natural that I would offer some of my best shots for sale on WhiteWall.
What convinced you to start working together with WhiteWall?
I began submitting my photos to the jury on WhiteWall around six months ago, because I find it's great that people and photographers from different countries can enjoy my photos and actually purchase them. Photography takes up a lot of time and also costs a lot of money: The hardware (camera, lenses, stand,…), the travel, the editing, and much more.
By selling my pictures on the WhiteWall Art Market I can start to recoup my costs. The money is reinvested in new photo material and my equipment, allowing me to continue progressing and developing in the field of photography. A perfect symbiosis.
In your opinion, how is WhiteWall different to other photo labs?
WhiteWall is a photo lab that offers the acrylic glass mounting at a reasonable price whilst retaining top quality. The service is quick and of a high quality. Where, for example, can you scan polaroids, enlarge them digitally and then have them sealed under acrylic glass as a photo print? All of this is done without losing the original flair of the photography – simply brilliant!
I am also completely impressed by the free Art Market, which I discovered. Other providers, by comparison, request an annual fee for a service which is not as good. It's also great that a jury decides on the approval and publishing of pictures. This guarantees a minimum quality and is a good stimulus for the photographers.
Would you recommend WhiteWall to other artists?
WhiteWall can be compared with Apple: Clear, simple and good. The website isn't overloaded with "fillers", but doesn't lack any functions. WhiteWall allows such a diverse range of printing options that some laboratories can barely offer half. The appearance of the website and its design are completely professional. So yes, I would recommend the laboratory without hesitation.
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Start the car, and bring your appetite. Here are the absolutely best places to eat along Western highways
Buckhorn Tavern, San Antonio, NM (pictured). The best roadside burgers are big and brawny and take-no-prisoners. Exhibit A: the green-chile burger at Buckhorn—a patty as big as a big rig's hubcap, sizzled on the griddle, then appliquéd with onions, cheese, pickles, and more. But it's the finishing touch of chopped New Mexico green chiles that lifts Buckhorn into the burger pantheon. $; 68 U.S. 380; 575/835-4423.
Hudson's Hamburgers, Coeur d'Alene, ID. Every morning, customers swarm Hudson's the minute it opens at 9:30. The draw? Simple burgers (no sides, not even fries!), perfectly grilled—a formula that's been working since 1907. $; 207 E. Sherman Ave.; 208/664-5444.
The Peg House, Leggett, CA (Sunset reader favorite). The Summer of Love returns to the California redwoods: back-to-the-Earth groove, live music, and a barbecue that grills lustfully juicy bacon cheeseburgers. $; 69501 U.S. 101; 707/925-6444.
Diablo Burger, Flagstaff, AZ (pictured). Like Flagstaff itself, this stylish burger joint with a pretty patio combines sustainable and cowboy in one package. Local, open range–raised and antibiotic-free ground beef is charbroiled medium rare, then joined by homemade pesto and fried egg, or bacon, beet, and blue cheese. $; 120 N. Leroux St.; 928/774-3274.
Owl Bar & Cafe, San Antonio, NM. This is San Antonio's other green-chile burger landmark—proof that the dinky town south of Socorro is burger capital of the known universe. What's better, Owl or Buckhorn? Your choice—so, yeah, you have to try 'em both. $; 77 U.S. 380; 575/835-9946.
Oak Creek Brewery and Grill, Sedona, AZ. Enlightened Sedona is rich in organic, good-for-you dining spots. If that's exactly what you don't want on the road, pull over here. The half-pound Angus burgers are two-fisted big and can come with spicy Painted Desert slaw. Must-try: The smokehouse burger, with smoked gouda cheese, barbecue sauce, and fried onions. $$; 336 State 179; 928/282-3300.
Hodad's, Ocean Beach, CA (pictured). In the quintessential surf neighborhood, this is the quintessential surf-town burger joint, where the walls are encrusted with out-of-state license plates and the seating options include a long surfboard that serves as a communal table. Must-try: The Blue Jay Burger, a bacon burger served with blue cheese and grilled onions. $; 5010 Newport Ave., 3.5 mi. off I-5; 619/224-4623.
Burgerville, Kelso, WA. This Northwest chain specializes in great fast food—nothing fancy, but honest ingredients done right. Burgers are properly seasoned, and many ingredients are regionally sourced (e.g., the salad's blue cheese is from Oregon's award-winning Rogue Creamery). Must-try: Seasonal berry shakes; the cheeseburger. $; 600 W. Main St.; 360/501-4354; burgerville.com for other locations.
Rod's Steak House, Williams, AZ. The original Rod was a cattleman and Route 66 entrepreneur in the '40s. Nods to his legacy are still here in the dinnerware, signage (that's Domino, the fiberglass steer, glowing atop the roof ), and cow-shaped menu, which serves up steakhouse classics. One deserved favorite is the sugar-charred sirloin, dripping with sweet beefy juices. But don't neglect the prime rib, equally tasty and substantial. Must-try: The Rocky Mountain trout, if you're not in the mood for meat. $$$; 301 E. Route 66; 928/635-2671.
Michael's Seafood & Steakhouse, Port Angeles, WA. The clubby interior of Michael's is festooned with old album covers, vintage bar games, and Euro-bistro posters. Owner Michael Lynch tends bar, mans the phone, and often cooks too—everything from duck confit to Philly cheesesteak flatbread. 117B E. First St.; michaelsdining.com.
Jocko's Steak House, Nipomo, CA (pictured). Ralph "Jocko" Knotts's sons opened this restaurant (left) in 1962, and it's still in the family. Go for the outstanding steak, excellent cocktails, and old-fashioned relish tray. There's usually a wait, so get there early and enjoy some conversation at the bar. 125 N. Thompson Ave.; (805) 929-3565.
The Timberhouse Restaurant, Quilcene, WA. This imposing-outside, cozy-inside eatery was built in the 1970s as a place for timber crews to eat. Now it's a destination restaurant, where repeat customers often ask for "their" server and "their" table. 295534 U.S. 101; olympictimberhouse.com.
Sides Hardware and Shoes, Los Olivos, CA. Brothers Matt and Jeff Nichols named this restaurant in honor of the store that occupied this building more than 100 years ago. Everyone just calls it Sides, and lines stretch down the sidewalk for the albacore, pork belly tacos, and Hammered Pig sandwich or salad ("hammered," because of the hardware connection, naturally). 2375 Alamo Pintado Ave.; sidesrestaurant.com.
The New Moon Café, Olympia, WA. Vegetarians, this road food is for you. At New Moon, you'll be in touch with Olympia's hippie heritage, with emphasis on tofu and tempeh in the Benedicts and omelets. (Carnivores can chow down on the sturdy Howda Burger.) Must-try: The russet home fries. $; 113 Fourth Ave. W.; 360/357-3452.
Neptune's Net, Malibu, CA (pictured). Seafood-wise, it's not Manhattan's Le Bernardin or San Francisco's Swan Oyster Depot. But they don't have Malibu. And it can be very fine to pull up to the Net on a hot afternoon, jostle for a parking space near the dozens of motorcycles, then sit back on the patio and down a pitcher of beer with some fish and chips while you scan the Pacific for whales. Must-try: Shrimp tacos with pineapple slaw. $; 42505 Pacific Coast Hwy./State 1; 310/457-3095.
Go Fish, Vancouver, B.C. To find this little sea blue shack near the fishing boats, look for the long line of customers hungering for peerlessly fresh fish spiced up with big-city flavors like chipotle crema and wasabi mayo. If the limited seating area is packed, grab a nearby bench for a grand city view. Must-try: The Salmon Tacone, an elegant cone-shaped fish taco. $ U.S.; 1505 W. First Ave.; 604/730-5040.
The Marshall Store, Marshall, CA (pictured). As you tuck into the unrivaled fish tacos and shellfish perfumed by the smokehouse next door, ducks will be diving mere feet away from your perch on the deck. If it's cold, head inside to the stand-up-only bar, where you can watch the shuckers grill your oysters. 19225 State 1; themarshallstore.com.
Rising Star Cafe, Wheeler, OR. This mom-'n'-pop cafe makes all the miles worthwhile. Ron Allen and Pepi Gabor offer outstanding local seafood (and a full bar!) in a small bungalow. 92 Rorvik St.; risingstarcafe.com.
Reel Inn, Malibu, CA (pictured). Fish tacos are the Steve McQueen of road food: casual and cool. Surfers were the first to discover them, at snack shacks like Reel Inn. Today, they're still a fixture on its chalkboard menu: fresh-caught salmon or ahi tuna wrapped in warm corn tortillas with melted cheddar, crisp lettuce, tomato, and salsa. The setting helps, of course. The best fish tacos (with one notable exception, below) are eaten within sight of the ocean. $$; 18661 Pacific Coast Hwy.; 310/456-8221.
Lupita's Cantina, Oak Creek, CO. Here's our exception, inexplicable and amazing: fab fish tacos (mahimahi, shrimp) in a tiny town high in the Colorado Rockies. $; 102 E. Main St.; search for Lupita's Cantina on Facebook.
Ruddell's Smokehouse, Cayucos, CA. Heaven. On the Central Coast, smoked albacore tacos, smoked salmon tacos—perfect for eating on the patio or for carrying down to the beach. $; 101 D St.; 805/995-5028.
South Beach Bar & Grille, San Diego (Sunset reader favorite; pictured). As unofficial fish taco capital of the nation, San Diego had better serve good ones. This place, in Ocean Beach, serves great ones, grilled or fried. $; 5059 Newport Ave.; 619/226-4577.
Monico's Taqueria, Wailua, Kauai, HI. It's only fitting that Kauai's tropical coast should boast superior fish tacos: Monico's succulent fresh ahi version is almost impossible to beat. $; 4-356 Kuhio Hwy.; 808/822-4300.
Casa Antigua, Camp Verde, AZ. This family-run restaurant, in a plain-Jane strip mall, is the definition of unpretentious. But the food is the real thing: Sonoran-style Mexican, simply but perfectly done. Must-try: The generously stuffed spicy pork tacos or the potato tacos, made with french fries—not exactly authentic Sonoran but strangely delicious. $; 452 Finnie Flat Rd.; 928/567-6300.
MartAnne's, Flagstaff, AZ (pictured). This tiny storefront kitchen and eatery draws long lines, especially on weekends, for Mexican breakfast-into-lunch dishes like green chile chilaquiles and huevos rancheros. Snag a seat at a dinette table inside the brightly painted restaurant, or get takeout and enjoy it on the benches around the corner at Heritage Square. Must-try: The Jerry, a green chile–pork enchilada topped with two eggs over easy. $; 10 N. San Francisco St.; 928/773-4701.
Criollo Latin Kitchen, Flagstaff, AZ. Criollo's windows give you an up-close look at Flagstaff's surprisingly vibrant street scene. Cuisine here starts in Mexico, then ventures into Central and South America, with standouts like braised pork shoulder with mole sauce, and pork belly tacos with housemade pickles. Must-try: The coconut-and-masa fried calamari appetizer, served with mango slaw and a creamy cilantro aioli. $$; 16 N. San Francisco St.; 928/774-0541.
Romesco Baja Med Bistro, Bonita, CA. The suburban San Diego location is improbable. Still, this is the sole north-of-the-border outpost from Javier Plascencia, the mad genius of Baja Med cuisine and the most influential chef in Mexico at the moment. Must-try: Ahi tuna tostada. $$$; 4346 Bonita Rd., 4.3 mi. off I-5; 619/475-8627.
La Super-Rica, Santa Barbara, CA (pictured). Milpas Street's Mexican dive is famous for serving freshly made antojitos to people who don't necessarily know what the word means (little portions, aka appetizers). Must-try: La Super-Rica Especial (marinated pork and cheese-stuffed pasilla chile). $; 622 N. Milpas St.; 805/963-4940.
La Tarasca, Centralia, WA. At this family-run authentically Mexican restaurant, it can be tough to decide between carnitas from the cook's home state of Michoacán and other must-haves like rellenos or posole accompanied by fresh-made corn tortillas. Must-try: Chile verde. $$; 1001 W. Main St.; 360/736-7756.
Lynda Sandwich, Westminster, CA. Owned by pop singer Lynda Trang Dài, this Vietnamese sandwich shop has a glamorous interior and a menu that includes both beignets and bánh mì. Must-try: Lynda's special, which comes with cold cuts, liver pâté, pickled vegetables, and housemade mayonnaise. $; 15380 Beach Blvd., 6 mi. off State 1; 714/898-5400.
Quan Hy Restaurant, Westminster, CA (pictured). Quan Hy, in Westminster's Little Saigon, specializes in the dishes of central Vietnam, and it's spiffier than most of the pho parlors that surround it. Must-try: Great versions of the spicy soup bun bo hue, and clam salad with peanuts and rice crackers. $; 9727 Bolsa Ave., 8.3 mi. off State 1; 714/775-7179.
Pacific Fish Center, Redondo Beach, CA. It's a few blocks off Pacific Coast Highway (State 1) but closer than Seoul. This Korean seafood restaurant, right on Redondo Pier, is known for its steamed Dungeness crabs, gigantic sashimi platters, and (if you want to go there) live prawns and octopus. Pretty expensive, and very Korean, but not at all intimidating. Must-try: Korean fish soup. $$$; 131 Fisherman's Wharf; 310/374-8420.
Renu Nakorn, Norwalk, CA. Right off I-5, almost halfway between Los Angeles and Disneyland, is the best Isaan-style Thai restaurant in the country. You can sear your eyebrows off with the catfish larb or the jackfruit stir-fry salad, but you don't have to: The sour sausage, crying tiger beef, and fried catfish are calmer but tasty. Must-try: The crispy rice salad called nam kao tod. $; 13019 E. Rosecrans Ave.; 562/921-2124.
Pok Pok, Portland, OR (pictured). It wows the fooderati, but Pok Pok began as a shack, and it's still road-food heaven to sit on the patio (or visit the to-go window) for chicken wings marinated in fish sauce and palm sugar. Must-try: Ike's Vietnamese fish sauce wings; papaya pok pok. $$; 3226 S.E. Division St.; 503/232-1387.
Pizzicletta, Flagstaff, AZ. It may seem too sleek (and its hours too limited) for a road-food stop, but dinner-only Pizzicletta occupies a historic laundry building along that greatest of American roads, Route 66, and it's your last chance for cutting-edge carbs before you tackle the Grand Canyon in the morning. You'll share a long table or small bar area with others; the Neapolitan-style pizzas are baked in a wood-fired oven. Must-try: The Amore Oi Mari, with mascarpone, prosciutto, arugula, Meyer lemon, and pecorino. $$; 203 W. Phoenix Ave.; 928/774-3242.
Grinders Hot Sands, Shoreline, WA (pictured). Homemade Italian meatballs, mozzarella, grilled onions … owner Mitch Gilbert has all the ingredients for flavorful, jaw-stretching subs. His secret weapon is his 78-year-old mom, who helps out with soups and dances "like she has a motor on her butt" during Grinders' live blues jams in this dimly lit hideaway. Must-try: The Sauball Sandwich, meatballs and sausage in one tasty package. $; 19811 Aurora Ave. N./State 99; 206/542-0627.
Osteria Stellina, Point Reyes Station, CA (pictured). When Christian Caiazzo moved to Point Reyes Station in 2001, he exulted in the food of this rich agricultural region—and was floored by how seldom it showed up on menus in town. So he's dedicated his light-filled place to local cooking. His next-door shop sells bounty to go. 11285 State 1; osteriastellina.com.
Casino Bar & Grill, Bodega, CA. You may experience a small crisis of confidence when you pass through the door to what looks like a dive bar. Persevere. In a smaller bar at the back, Evelyn Casini, the owner since 1949, works with different chefs to serve food made with the greatest ingredients West Marin has to offer. 17000 Bodega Hwy.; (707) 876-3185.
Macy's European Coffeehouse, Flagstaff, AZ. This rambling hangout is the typical college-town coffeehouse, drawing dreadlocked Northern Arizona University students, chino-clad professors, straitlaced business types, and a few savvy tourists. Caffeine's the star: Macy's was Arizona's first small coffee roaster, and the espresso drinks are potent and fierce. Must-try: The baked-on-the-premises, lumberjack-size blackberry-almond scones, perfect for splitting. $; 14 S. Beaver St.; 928/774-2243.
Hallava Falafel, Seattle, WA (pictured). In the slightly gritty Georgetown neighborhood, artists and hipsters favor the bright yellow food truck with just three items on the menu: "Russo-Turkic" falafel, shawarma, and fries. The sandwiches require two hands to devour, and boast added sass from beet relish and dill-packed tzatziki. Must-try: The shawarma, a Middle Eastern wrap whose shaved meat is sliced straight from the spit. $; 5825 Airport Way S.; 206/307-4769.
Pel'meni, Bellingham, WA. There's no menu in this narrow storefront, and none needed; just a lineup of steaming stockpots filled with the shop's namesake Russian dumplings. Take a seat at the simple wooden tables, then dig into silver dollar–size purses of tender dough, sprinkled with curry powder and crowned with sour cream and a slice of rye. Must-try: Pel'meni stuffed with ground beef. $; 1211 N. State St.; 360/715-8324.
The Ranch House, Ojai, CA. This quintessentially California restaurant has remained virtually the same for decades yet doesn't feel dated, with lush gardens, koi-filled ponds, and an award-winning wine cellar. Alan Hooker, a member of Ojai's Theosophical Society, opened it in 1953 (with some menu advice from Krishnamurti). 102 Besant Rd.; theranchhouse.com.
Bell Street Farm, Los Alamos, CA (pictured). Jamie Gluck, a creative director, and John Wentworth, a TV studio exec, moved to this then-sleepy town several years ago and opened Bell Street, which Gluck calls a "French restaurant masquerading as an American cafe." Be sure to order the roast chicken salad. 406 Bell St.; bellstreetfarm.com.
Blackbird, Manzanita, OR (pictured). Lee Vance started cooking from her mother's garden as a child, setting her on a lifelong farm-to-table path. At Blackbird, the restaurant that she crowdfunded to open, she makes the best seasonal, local food around. 503 Laneda Ave.; blackbirdmanzanita.com.
Alder Wood Bistro, Sequim, WA. For years, Sequim (say skwim) believed it wasn't big enough to support a fine eatery. Then Gabriel and Jessica Schuenemann opened Alder Wood, which celebrates the Olympic Peninsula's culinary bounty. Gabriel sources Tamworth hogs and crafts beer with a local brewery, and farmers come in to taste their own produce, beautifully cooked. 139 W. Alder St.; alderwoodbistro.com.
Skillet Diner, Seattle, WA (pictured). Dressed-up diner food, with big mugs of coffee (from a local independent roaster, yes) and plates of pork belly (house-cured, of course) with cornmeal waffles. The mod-comfy diner anchors a thriving neighborhood that draws shoppers and fun-seekers from breakfast to late-night drinks. Must-try: Fried chicken sandwich; corned beef hash; pork belly and waffle. $$; 1400 E. Union St.; 206/512-2000.
Southern Kitchen, Tacoma, WA. Everything is as it should be, Southern-style, in this small but hopping restaurant. Mason jars arrive brim-full of sweet tea, and the cook takes special pride in fried chicken and bread pudding. Allow time for a post-lunch nap. Must-try: Fried green tomatoes, hush puppies, fried catfish. $$; 1716 Sixth Ave.; 253/627-4282.
Carol's Corner Cafe, Vancouver, WA. Giant portions of old-fashioned comfort food, in a timeworn spot packed with regulars. Don't be fooled by the many "half-orders" the menu offers; our leftovers from a "half" breakfast weighed in at 2 pounds. Must-try: C.C. Hash; homemade biscuit and gravy. $; 7800 N.E. St. Johns Rd.; 360/573-6357.
Cora's Coffee Shoppe, Santa Monica, CA. Former surfers' hang revamped by Bruce Marder, who owns the expensive (and good) Capo next door. Sweet patio, great tacos, and an American Kobe burger that's one of the best in town. But there's an Italian accent too: burrata omelet, bucatini with lamb ragù. Must-try: The rotisserie tacos de carnitas. $$; 1802 Ocean Ave.; 310/451-9562.
Castaways Restaurant & Tiki Bar, Cannon Beach, OR. The tiny cedar-shingled building started out as a bar. But food crept in, and Castaways is now snug in the firmament of worth-a-detour dining. The eclectic cuisine—billed as "Cajun & Creole"—is as serious as the cocktails. 316 N. Fir St.; (503) 436-8777.
Mrs. Olson's Coffee Hut, Oxnard, CA. Sea-breezy setting for hearty, locally beloved breakfasts, which explains the long weekend lines. A good place to order a breakfast burrito for the beach, which is only a block away. Must-try: The banana walnut pancakes. $; 117 Los Altos St., 4.7 mi. off State 1; 805/985-9151.
Orange Inn, Laguna Beach, CA. In a high-priced town, a low-cost surfers' and beachgoers' delight: strong coffee, homemade blueberry muffins, breakfast burritos, smoothies. $; 703 South Coast Hwy.; 949/494-6085.
Road Island Diner, Oakley, UT. The Sopranos meets Big Love with this New Jersey diner transplanted to the Utah mountains and brilliantly restored. But the chromey setting isn't the only lure: Green-chile scrambled eggs and homemade cinnamon rolls will thrill families criminal, polygamous, or ordinary. $; 981 W. Weber Canyon Rd.; 435/783-3467.
Bisbee Breakfast Club, Bisbee, AZ. Bisbee gets a breakfast joint as quirky as it is. Here, in a former Rexall Drugs, catch up on gossip—the place is a locals' favorite—while you devour huevos rancheros and blueberry-granola pancakes. $; 75A Erie St.; 520/432-5885.
Rexville Grocery, Mt. Vernon, WA. Up in the Skagit Valley, the perfect gentrified country store with just-right indulgent breakfasts: Swedish pancakes, Hangtown fry with local oysters, smoked salmon frittata. $; 19271 Best Rd.; 360/466-5522.
Astoria Coffeehouse & Bistro, Astoria, OR. Jim Defeo and his partner, Anthony Danton, moved to Astoria to retire—and wound up opening a restaurant, with food prepared by fish-loving chef Sean Whittaker. The breakfast hash is one of the best ways to enjoy smoked salmon, a local specialty. 243 11th St.; astoriacoffeehouse.com.
Sweet Laurette Café & Bistro, Port Townsend, WA (pictured). A slice of homestyle goodness, this cafe is lovably quirky. The Carhartt's Breakfast Special, for example, offers a $1 discount to anyone wearing the overalls. Be sure to order the blueberry dutch baby. 1029 Lawrence St.; sweetlaurette.com.
Gott's Roadside, St. Helena, CA (pictured). Not South Beach. Not the Zone. No diet plan encourages the consumption of thick, rich, two-full-glasses'-worth-in-the-metal-canister milkshakes. But you're on vacation, remember? You don't care. Which is why, when you hit a truly great milkshake stop like Gott's, you proudly order an Espresso Bean shake with added Oreos. And, no, you don't share. $; 933 Main St.; 707/963-3486.
Big Dipper, Missoula, MT. Classic shake shack atmosphere, down to the star-studded Big Dipper neon sign. But the milkshake flavors veer into the intriguingly outré, like Mexican chocolate, cardamom, and chai. $; 631 S. Higgins Ave.; 406/543-5722. Also in Helena: 58 N. Last Chance Gulch; 406/513-1051.
K&R Drive Inn, Rice Hill, OR (Sunset reader favorite; pictured). Oregonians venerate K&R shakes the way they do Mt. Hood, as a symbol of the state's superiority. And while the drive-in off Interstate 5 may not look like much, the shakes (70-plus flavors, made from local Umpqua ice cream)are deliciously overwhelming. $; 201 John Long Rd.; 541/849-2570.
Sakuma Bros. Farms, Burlington, WA. In the Skagit Valley, Sakuma grows strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, and invites visitors to pick them and take 'em home. Great fun, but even better is rewarding yourself with a Sakuma's fresh berry milkshake at the end of the day. $; 17790 Cook Rd.; 360/757-8004.
Shields Date Garden, Indio, CA. This beloved desert tourist attraction offers mango and mango-date shakes, but we stand by the classic Shields Date Shake, insanely sweet yet not cloying. And, yes, they're still playing their inimitable movie, The Romance and Sex Life of the Date. $; 80-225 State 111; 760/347-7768.
Park Cafe, St. Mary, MT (pictured). "Pie for strength" is the motto here, and we couldn't put it any better. Because, let's face it, even the most idyllic of summer roadtrips have their stresses. The wrong turn, the misread map, the must-see natural wonder inexplicably closed for the season. In those perilous why-did-we-go-on-this-vacation-and-by-the-way-why-am-I-married-to-you moments, what can make things magically all right? Pie—warm, sweet fruit spilling out of tender crust. Pie—chocolate cream with a cumulus cloud of whipped cream floating above. Pie, pie, pie. 3147 U.S. 89 W.; 406/732-4482.
Sunglow Family Restaurant, Bicknell, UT. The menu reads like a joke. Pinto bean pie? Sweet pickle? Sunglow has earned its rep for odd flavors—and, really, they're good. But if you're not in the mood for exotic, dive into its tasty classics—the banana and coconut creams are especially noteworthy. 91 E. Main St.; 435/425-3701.
Rock Springs Café, Rock Springs, AZ. "The Rock" has been in business here in Black Canyon since 1918, so it knows how to do classic road food right. The mesquite-smoked pork ribs are fall-off-the-bone succulent; the chicken and biscuits wholesome yet indulgent, like what you'd get at a really good church supper. Still, many travelers make the 45-mile drive from Phoenix for one thing: pie. Dozens of varieties are arrayed in glass cases like diamonds at Tiffany's, but tastier. Must-try: The Jack Daniel's pecan and the rhubarb crumb. $; exit 242, 35769 S. Old Black Canyon Hwy.; 623/374-5794.
Anjou Bakery, Cashmere, WA. Pie perfection. Cherries or marionberries are encased in the world's most buttery shortbread crust—imagine a whole pie wrapped in a sweet, tender cookie, and you're halfway there. 3898 Old Monitor Rd.; 509/782-4360.
Linn's, Cambria, CA (Sunset reader favorite). Barely known outside California, the juicy, tart olallieberry stars in Linn's pies, available at its farm store and the in-town Easy as Pie Cafe. Store: 6275 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.; 805/927-8134. Cafe: 4251 Bridge St.; 805/924-3050.
Mom's Apple Pie, Sebastopol, CA (pictured). Maybe your mom occasionally disappointed you. This mom never will. She shines with the local Sonoma County Gravenstein apples, but don't ignore summer favorites like rhubarb and peach. 4550 Gravenstein Hwy. N.; 707/823-8330.
Pine Country Restaurant, Williams, AZ. One of those breakfast-all-day kinds of places, where despite the knotty pine and lace curtain decor, the omelets are crêpe-slender and elegant. More exuberant is the coconut cream pie: The towering slices come with a redundant side of whipped cream, which you'll eat anyway. Must-try: Not crazy about coconut? The Dutch apple is not to be sneered at. $$; 107 N. Grand Canyon Blvd.; 928/635-9718.
ChocolaTree, Sedona, AZ. Raw, organic, and vegan cuisine is the emphasis here. But earnestness is easy to forget while eating buckwheat waffles dotted with coconut cream and dark chocolate. What's really worth the detour into West Sedona are the artisanal chocolates: raw; sweetened with agave syrup, coconut sugar, or honey; and made on the premises with fair trade Ecuadoran cacao. Must-try: Mayan spice chocolates (dark chocolate blended with chile peppers that were grown onsite). $; 1595 W. State 89A; 928/282-2997.
Black Cow Cafe, Sedona, AZ (pictured). It's easy to overlook this ice cream spot because it's jammed into uptown Sedona's beehive of T-shirt shops, tour operators, and time-share hustlers. But this folksy parlor makes its own rich, dense ice cream and crispy waffle cones. Must-try: The prickly pear or malted vanilla. $; 229 N. State 89A; 928/203-9868.
Bright Angel Fountain, Bright Angel Lodge, Grand Canyon N.P.'s South Rim, AZ. Okay, the Dreyer's ice cream is good but the same as you'd get at the supermarket back home. But back home, you can't take your cone out the door and lick it while gazing at the Grand Canyon. And that, for us, is one of the best vacation experiences to be had anywhere. $; 928/638-2631.
Franny's Cup & Saucer, Point Arena, CA. Franny Burkey and her mom, Barbara, run this Point Arena bakery, with treats from doughnut muffins to chocolates. Don't miss the Raspberry Violet Rhapsody truffles. 213 Main St.; frannyscupandsaucer.com.
You always had good reasons to drive State 83 along Windward and North Shore Oahu: the beaches at Kailua (President Obama's vacation spot), the world-class surf. But here's the best reason of all: Hawaii's tastiest, least expensive food.
It doesn't get more Hawaiian—try laulau (taro-wrapped pork), lomi lomi salmon, and kulolo (sweet taro pudding) at the Holo Holo Stop ($; 47-528 Kamehameha Hwy.; 808/230-0062) in Kane'ohe.
Then head up the road to open-air Surfin' Tacos ($; 54-296 Kamehameha Hwy., Hau'ula; 808/293-4440) for tacos island-style—laden with fresh fish, cilantro, and the joint's Secret Surf Sauce.
The Famous Kahuku Shrimp Truck ($; 56-580 Kamehameha Hwy., Kahuku; 808/389-1173) may look like an abandoned vehicle, but it's the best of the North Shore shrimp trucks, with butter-garlic shrimp shelled, butterflied, and coated with caramelized garlic bits.
Or head to Hale'iwa and Opal Thai (pictured; $; 66-460 Kamehameha Hwy.; 808/381-8091), whose Bangkok-born owner serves the island's finest Thai.
For dessert, double back to Sunset Beach and Ted's Bakery (59-024 Kamehameha Hwy.; 808/638-8207). The chocolate haupia (coconut milk) pie has been fortifying big-wave surfers for years.
New Mexico
Start just outside Santa Fe, where the breakfast-anytime San Marcos Café ($; 3877 State 14 N.; 505/471-9298) shines with superior cinnamon buns and startles with noisy resident peacocks. In Madrid, find tasty cones and shakes at Jezebel Soda Fountain (2860 State 14 N.; 866/539-3235), and good lattes at Java Junction (2855 State 14 N.; 505/438-2772). For buffalo burgers and a Harley-Davidson crowd, it's the Mine Shaft Tavern ($; 2846 State 14 N.; 505/473-0743). Dinnertime? In Sandia Park, Pete's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina ($; 12540 State 14 N.; 505/281-0315) serves green-chile pasta with shrimp, and sopaipillas. For superior comfort food, try meat loaf or trout at Cedar Crest's Greenside Cafe ($; 12165 State 14 N.; 505/286-2684).
Start the day with a cinnamon roll the size of a birthday cake at Heaven on Earth ($$; 703 Quines Creek Rd.; 541/837-3700) in Azalea. Next stops: Grants Pass, for local-beef burgers at Eddy's ($; 956 Rogue River Hwy.; 541/479-8667). Then grab some jerky at Gary West Smoked Meats (690 N. Fifth St.; 541/899-1829) in Jacksonville. And double back for a blue cheese at Rogue Creamery (311 N. Front St.; 866/396-4704) in Central Point. Time for dessert. Take the road to Crater Lake National Park. On the way, you'll hit Beckie's Cafe (56484 State 62; 541/560-3563) in Prospect, famed for its berry pies.


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Massive jealousy about my Irish crochet poncho ensued so I have had to promise a poncho for my 4 year old daughter, pink natch.
It's going to be simpler than my poncho, only a few motifs and smaller, I've also decided to blog the instructions.
First up, Irish roses. I love these, only 4 rows, so aesthetically pleasing and they remind me of the wonderful woman who taught me to crochet 🙂
Row 1:
Chain 5, *1 Tr into first stitch, chain 3*; rpt from * to * 5 times. Sl st into loop formed by first chain of 5.
Row 2:
Into each of the 6 spaces between the trebles- 1dc, 1Htr, 3 Tr, 1Htr, 1 dc; ss onto the space just before the first dc in the first space.
Row 3:
Turn the flower over and identify the stitches from row 1. Turn the flower right side facing you and bend the petals forward when you need to ss.
ss into back of 3rd chain from first row. *Chain 5, ss into back of Tr from row 1* (5 times). Chain 5, ss into first slip stitch of row.
Row 4:
Using the 6 loops you have now created behind the first petals, now make the second layer of petals.
In each loop; 1dc, 1hTr, 2Tr, 3 dTr, 2Tr, 1hTr, 1dc.
Cut the thread, pull through loop and finish off by sewing into the first dc of the row.
Pull the centre thread to close the centre tightly and finish off.
And here is your Irish crochet rose! The petals can be changed by experimenting with numbers of repeats of each type of stitch, for example 1dc, 2hTr, 2Tr will make a more rounded petal, 1dc, 1hTr,1Tr will make a more pointy petal.
ss: slip stitch
ch: chain
dc: double crochet (American single crochet)
Htr: half treble (American half double)
Tr: treble (American double)
DTr: double treble (American treble/ triple)


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The refugees and the clock
Whenever I see pictures from the refugee camps, I think about the waste of time that the refugees are suffering from. Time is a rich resource that wise and rational people preserve. Regardless of the circumstances that created these camps, I feel that the clock has stopped at the time they were built. Pictures from the camps usually show people wondering around, bringing water, or playing cards. A classic image of confined refugee camps around the world and that have been criticized by some humanitarian NGOs.
Some sources highlight that the rate of educated children in Tindouf camps is elevated; however, confining refugees in closed camps creates a passive and inactive lifestyle that limits human power to take free decisions, move, build, innovate and enjoy life pleasures. It's a general fact that exists in refugee camps, not only in Tindouf's.
Although some refugees were able to leave to european countries or elsewhere, the majority is still stuck in the camps' timeless state. All the parties involved in the conflit share a responsibility in this situation, but apparently, it seems they are not really time fans.


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I've been coming here for 2 years now and have never been disappointed. And today was the first time my family and I attended the Fall Festival, which was the BEST one I have ever been too. You really exceed expectations, and I believe I got more than my moneys worth. Today was my sons 6th birthday and he was just in his glory, especially with the hayride. Thank you for helping me give my son such a wonderful birthday!
Lainy Marie Goldstein — 5 star
Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday CLOSED
Martin's Farm House
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|… it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair…
Thursday, June 27, 2013
A Tale of Two Trees
9 comments:
- AnonymousJune 27, 2013 at 1:37 PM
Why is it called "vertical" mulching? I understand putting mulch in holes around the drip line for all the reasons expressed, but I am missing the vertical part.ReplyDeleteReplies
It is called vertical mulching because you are drilling holes into the ground and placing the mulch in them rather than placing it on top of the soil which you could consider to be horizontal mulching. Hope this helps!Delete
so at what time in a tree's life does vertical mulching prove to be effective? When does one start treating for the E.A.bore? We're taking down 3 ash trees this year due to the bore.ReplyDeleteReplies
I have read that vertical mulching can be done once a year as necessary. I don't believe there is a hard and fast rule, as each of us has different environmental stresses whether you live in an urban, suburban, or rural area. In my case, the past few summers of drought were also a contributing factor. As far as the Emerald Ash Borer, if you are going to treat your ash tree, it needs to be before infestation. The treatment is purported to be effective up to two years.Delete
- AnonymousJune 28, 2013 at 5:51 AM
Thank you. I have never heard of vertical mulching. I will certainly add this to my yard work list now. Is there a better time of year to vertical mulch?ReplyDeleteReplies
Late fall or early spring when roots are actively growing is the best time to vertical mulch, but you may do it at any other time, if it's more convenient to you.Delete
- AnonymousJune 28, 2013 at 7:27 AM
Great idea! I'm going to try this on a few of my trees.ReplyDelete
Enjoyed your story, I wish it had a fairy tale ending. Enjoy picking out a new tree.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 1, 2013 at 7:26 AM
Great information! I will be working on many trees in my yard. Beth S.ReplyDelete


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1.) Bella Boulevard camped Out - my double page layout with this kit will be featured in the recipe card. I added the flowers and leaves to the card.
2.) Sassafras Lass Vintage Yummy - I had fun hand drawing and cutting out the clouds. The green letter stickers were in last month's kit. I tried the ribbon paper folding that I"ve seen and love the look! My new technique I tried on this page was to use a Heidi Swapp polka dot mask and 2 different colored chalks, yellow and orange for the background behind the journaling area. I then added a bit of green metallic rub-on around some of the dots to give it some shadow and to match the paper :)
3.) Cosmo Cricket Boyfriend - Love it, these were super fun papers and I'm glad I have extras in my stash to create with.
For this layout, I knew I wanted to use the cute quote on the strip of paper so I started with it and worked around the layout.
4.) And the last line is Pink Paislee Fetching - I love the embellishments that came with this kit, the clock and the ruler ribbon were perfect for my Baptism layout.
Be sure to check out what the other awesome design team members did with their http://www.scrap-room.com kits. Just click on ideas.
Made these altered composition books. You can get them at Target for 50 cents each and just spice them up with your leftover scraps and you've got something cute to record your daily notes and ideas. I'm going to use this to record all the things my kids say that I always seem to forget when I sit down to make a page.
This was the first one I made and I loved the way it turned out so I just duplicated it above.


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The Gospel in Context is a Powerpoint presentation that can be downloaded and presented where you may find it helpful. The download is free to you, but you are welcome to contribute to Dr. Scott's ministry through the Ministry Donation link below.
This resource used to be available only on a $15 CD distribution, but for convenience it has now been made available for download. Although the cost of disc copying has been eliminated, we appreciate your help to offset the costs of professional production that have gone into making this resource for your ministry use. A $10 donation would be appreciated if you are able.


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Filled with Joy
In everything we do, we seek to unite people and businesses to work together to serve the community. Every day of the year, Grace Klein Community strives to provide for families locally and abroad. During the Christmas season, one focus is our Gifts for the Forgotten initiative which provides our business partners, ministry partners and individual community members with an intentional way to give back. Many of these local partners collected winter clothing, non-perishable food items, toiletries, and toys that unified and empowered all of us to work together to remember hundreds of families in the Christmas season.
Through the support of the below businesses and ministries and the generous open arms of Grace Klein Community friends, we together provided 230 families with food and gifts through our monthly food delivery ministry and 303 children were sponsored for Christmas through our annual "refer a child" program:
- 89.9 WAYFM Birmingham
- Martha Circle, Asbury United Methodist Church
- Ballantrae Bunco Babes
- "Just Friends" Bunco Group – Angela, Amy, Stacey, Amy Jones, Tracy, Holli, April and Kristi
- Republic Services
- Five Below
- Helena, Alabama Police Department
- CIS Home Loans
- Selective Management Services
- Precision Chiropractic of Alabama 205.988.9848
- InterLinc Mortgage Services, LLC. – Birmingham
- Common Bond Title, LLC
- Penn Mutual Alabama Agency
- Otey's Tavern
- Orangetheory Fitness Vestavia Hills
- Christian Brothers Automotive Hoover
- US Army Recruiting – Birmingham Company
- The Garage in Pelham
- Supreme Lending Birmingham
- Sky Zone Hoover
- The Heavenly Donut Co.
- Merrill Lynch
- Rocky Heights Print & Binding
- Home Care Assistance of Birmingham Alabama
- Alesha Osburn State Farm Agent
- Sheepdog Firearms Training Center
- Church of the Highlands – Grandview
- We're Green Clean
- Greystone Chiropractic
- Swamp Monster BBQ
- Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.
- Galleria Woods
- Alabama Chapter of RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society)
(If we forgot to list your group or organization, please forgive us. We really love you. We are "end of the year" tired and we may have made a mistake.)
"The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy." – Psalm 126:3


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Tbd Hall Road Mls #1056591
TBD Hall Road : Ewen, MI 49925
Ontonagon County, Michigan
Farm Description
Michigan Cabin and Hunting Parcel For Sale - Located in southern Ontonagon County, this parcel lies between the Kostelnick Creek Flooding (a 74 acre water body) and Pine Creek, a tributary of the West Branch of the Baltimore River. This river flows into the Ontonagon River, which hosts Brookies, Browns, and Rainbow trout. There is open farm land to the north, and low land on the south and west. This habitat makes it an excellent hunting area for Whitetail deer and Black bear. The camp is situated on the front 40 and the back 40 is kept for hunting. Insulated stands are located on the property for the comfort of the hunter. A 10-point buck was taken with a bow while this property was being listed. The Bergland to Sidnaw Rail Trail is three miles to the north, for access to over 43 miles of groomed trails, that connect to others. Access to 988,000 acres of wildlife abundant Ottawa National Forest Land is only a half mille to the south. You can leave camp and explore in every direction!


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Government Increases Property Transfer Tax Exemption for 1st Time Buyers
-Full exception has been increased from $425,000 to $475,000.
-Partial exception has been increased from $450,000 to $500,000.(http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/topic/832F32BF5E8FDB4CFF1A53E710BA6515/fthb_partial_exemption_table.pdf)
-Applicable on registration after February 19th, 2014.
These are huge in BC for first time buyers who can now look at larger spaces and higher price points while avoiding the substantial property purchase tax of 1% of the first $200,000 and 2% of the remainder. At the top of the threshhold the savings for first time buyers is $7,500.
I am sure we will see an increase in sales in the condo market which is already showing signs of recovering after a flat 5 years due to changes in lending policy for investors and home owners (20% down for investors & tougher qualifications for home owners to get funded).
Here is a link from BC Government with more information: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=BBD16E2D7C1841A7BBD420E3AC5380F1
If you have any questions please contact me at 604-562-0532.
Full exception has been increased from 425K to 475K Partial exception has been increased from 475K to 500K Applicable on registration after February 19th, 2014


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A blackbird sings, a car and a horse and rider go by. Unfortunately I seem to have turned around with the mic, confusing the stereo field.
Very good, dont' know why but the second half in this sample made me think of Jane Eyre (!)
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A York man is charged with setting an overnight morning fire that tore through six homes on West Philadelphia Street this morning. Keith Hetrick, Jr., of 570 Company Street, is charged with Arson and Burglary and is currently in York County Booking Center awaiting arraignment.
Police were called to the area of Philly and Belvidere Avenue around 12:30am for a reported burglary. When they arrived, they found someone had broken into 701 West Philadelphia Street and the building was on fire.
The York City Fire Department responded to combat the fire as police began investigating the incident as an arson. Hetrick was taken into custody in the area of the fire.
The York City Police Detective Division say they are currently attempting to identify a second suspect in the incident.
Several homes were damaged as a result of this crime. Police say 701,703,705,707, 711 W. Philadelphia St. and 138 N. Belvidere Avenue.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact the York City Detective Division @ 717-849-2219.