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Every year in August, Columbus State University and the Blanchard Leadership Institute work together to bring the best and brightest leaders in the world to Columbus. People naturally tend to desire authentic leadership. Leadership is relevant in all aspects of society (i.e. business, military, clubs, etc.), and good leaders are required to make those sectors function properly. Since the early ages, history has been written by leaders. Sheep don’t write history; leaders do. Leaders, through their actions, have changed the course of history. Military leaders have redefined borders of countries and defended their land against invaders. Business leaders have built giant corporations that provide employment and income to thousands of people. Spiritual leaders have caused changes in thought and perspective, leading to new worldviews and culture. This has impacted everything from beliefs, values, fashion, behaviors. Without these leaders, more people would be having trouble finding livelihood for their families. Columbus is very lucky to have great leaders. One of them, Bill Turner, passed away recently. He was a good man and someone I had the utmost respect for. He gave us the opportunity
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How would you describe your fashion style? A mix between modern, quirky, and edgy. I love finding and reinventing old trends, especially from the 90’s. Right now I’m into flare jeans and big sleeves. What is fun and rewarding about modeling? Making relationships with photographers, editors, and anyone on set. Being able to embody someone’s vision is always rewarding. If you could be the President for a day what would you do? I would make an unlimited tax free day. Nothing would be taxed - clothing, cars, appliances, etc. What superstition do you believe/practice? I always try to avoid the 13th floor. I really appreciate it when tall buildings skip it completely and go from floor 12 to floor 14. Which words or phrases do you most overuse? “Sorry, I slept in”. One thing I definitely love is my sleep, even to the point where it gets me in trouble sometimes. What is the one thing you will always splurge on? Shoes! Cute shoes (especially when they are on sale) are a must-have. What is the first thing you notice about people? Their smile. Name one thing you worry about running out of: Time. Time with my family and friends, time to learn, time to workout, time to find myself. What do you consider your most Southern characteristics? Referring to anyone older than me as ma’am/sir. Sometimes it gets really awkward when they are only a few years older than me. SVM
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Ebbie Tompkins and Dr. Mallika Thiruppathi
PREFERRED CARE HOSPICE Considered to be the model for quality, compassionate care at the end of life, Preferred Care Hospice provides a team approach to expert medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support expressly tailored to the person and their family’s needs and wishes.
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oping with a life-limiting illness can be a daunting experience — not only for the dying patient, but also for his or her family and friends. Experts agree that planning for end-of-life care before it is needed is vital to ensuring that one’s wishes are honored. SVM spoke with Preferred Care Hospice President Bob Tompkins, and Doctors Mallika Thiruppathi and Mike Rallo about the benefits, services and challenges in the hospice care business.
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hat drew you to Preferred Care Hospice? Bob Tompkins, President: I wanted to work for a hospice that was different and allowed me to focus on making a difference. So, when we created Preferred Care Hospice, we made it small by design and chose to serve Muscogee, Harris, and Chattahoochee counties. Being small allows everyone on our team to know every patient which helps develop relationships that are personal and not just volume driven. It also allows leadership to have real relationships with our team. That’s very important because they’re the ones who have the gift of providing hospice care and they need to be supported. Not everyone has that gift; it’s special. Working for a hospice that focuses on making a difference with our patients and our team drives us. Dr. Mallika Thiruppathi: As a geriatrician, good quality end of life care is very important to me. When I was contacted about a new opportunity with Preferred Care Hospice, I was certainly thrilled. I am excited to be part of a team that is not only incredibly experienced but also has a lot of compassion and passion for what they do. Dr. Mike Rallo: I retired from the full-time practice of palliative medicine in April 2015. I really wasn’t looking to go back to work, but when I was asked if I would help start a new hospice in the Columbus community, I couldn’t resist. Here was a chance for me to continue to do the work that I love with a group who I respect and who share my feelings about what hospice care should be. What are the benefits of hospice? Mike Rallo, MD: When the option of hospice is presented to a patient it is usually because they have an illness that has progressed to a point where their life is now threatened. Their physicians have done all they can to extend their life but these treatments are no longer working. The main goal of hospice is to provide support and attention to the quality of life. That support is offered not only to the patient but to their loved ones and caregivers. Hospice focuses on relieving discomfort and continuing to respect their life, accepting that their lifetime Bob Tompkins and is coming to a close. We want to make sure Dr. Mike Rallo that we do all we can to make that limited time as meaningful as possible. Dr. Mallika Thiruppathi: In my opinion it is a transitional journey, both physically and mentally. It is the time when the utmost care and comfort is needed for both the patient and their families. Bob Tompkins, President: Good question. This comfort that Dr. Rallo and Dr. Thiruppathi mentioned often becomes a “peace,” and we’ve seen this peace become something more than we can explain. It’s really amazing. What are some of the services that Preferred Care Hospice provides? Bob Tompkins, President: Our focus is to provide services that make our patients as comfortable as possible, whether it’s eliminating their pain, assisting with their bathing, or getting a hospital bed in their home to allow them to rest easier. We also offer a social worker who can help the family obtain their eligible benefits, facilitate dialogue with family members about what’s going on,
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or coordinate the last wishes of our patients. In addition, our chaplains are available for our patients of any faith or no faith at all. They’re probably our most laid back team members who I’ve never seen as judgmental. Really, our services are whatever the patient wants. They decide. Dr. Mallika Thiruppathi: Hospice is a multi-focus care that takes into account all aspects of the terminal disease process including pain control, disease progression, and its complications. It also includes emotional and mental help to patients and families, either through medications or personal support groups.
How do you and your team comfort and support patients and families? Mike Rallo, MD: The first thing that we try to do is to get to know our patient as well as we can. We want to know how their disease has affected them not only physically but emotionally. What abilities and qualities of life has their disease taken from them? What distress and discomfort has their disease brought into their life? How can we help deal with the emotional distress that these changes have brought? The goal is to help the patient and their family work around the losses and deal with the pain and discomfort their disease has caused. Relieving pain and discomfort is always the primary objective.
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hat do you see as the main challenges and opportunities for Preferred Care Hospice and the hospice sector? Bob Tompkins, President: I believe our biggest challenge is to let people know what hospice, and specifically Preferred Care Hospice, is all about. We joke that hospice is the best kept secret in healthcare and Preferred Care Hospice is the best kept secret in our community. Every day we have an opportunity to provide exceptional care, to give our team the opportunity to use their gift, and the opportunity to make our community more caring. I really believe that with our Partners, Board of Directors, Leadership, and Team Members, our opportunities are bigger than we can currently imagine. Mike Rallo, MD: During the 35 years that I have been involved in hospice care, the challenge has always been to make sure that those patients who could benefit from hospice care are receiving it. Fortunately, this is not as much of an issue as it was in the past as the medical community is beginning to realize the benefits that hospice can provide to their patients. Although the medical community has come a long way in accepting hospice, there are still certain populations of our society who do not appreciate the value that hospice can offer them. Dr. Mallika Thiruppathi: In the recent decade, hospice care has finally found its place in the medical community. Due to the growth in our aging population, it’s going to be a challenge to keep up with such demand, but Preferred Care Hospice, with its wonderful and dedicated team, is well equipped to serve this opportunity. How do you relax/spend your time when not at work? Bob Tompkins, President: I relax by hanging out with the family, our dogs, and close friends. I have to admit, though, I also relax by thinking about Preferred Care Hospice when I’m not at work. Dr. Mike Rallo: Making sawdust in my wood shop, riding my bicycle, and exploring Lake Martin on my pontoon boat. Dr. Mallika Thiruppathi: Spending time with my wonderful husband of 20 years, three beautiful children, and our new puppy. I also love to travel.SVM
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DR. LINDA JILL MOORE For more than a decade, Columbus native Linda “Jill” Kosobucki Moore, M.D., has served the Columbus area’s medical needs with attentive and thorough care. CARING
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n an effort to keep up with the changing times in healthcare – in which doctors are having to see more patients every day, resulting in longer wait times with shorter visits – and try to provide the best possible care for patients, Dr. Linda Moore decided it was time to make a big change in her personal practice. With her new membership-based model, she is able to bring the focus back to patient-centered care and provide overall wellness planning that emphasizes early detection of disease and preventative healthcare.
What is your training background as a Family Medicine physician? I’m a board-certified family medicine practitioner here in Columbus. I earned my medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and completed my residency at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, South Carolina. I recently transitioned my practice from a traditional model to a membership model. With this type of healthcare model, I’m able to provide office visits that are less hurried, same or next day appointments that start on time, increased communication, more direct connection and support for your diet, nutrition, fitness, and other healthcare goals. Being part of a smaller group of patients definitely has its benefits! What type of medical problems do you see in your practice? Being a family medicine physician, I see everything under the sun, from heart issues and diabetes to sleep issues and osteoporosis. I treat patients age 5 and up. But because I’m also a concierge physician, it’s as much about the overall care of the whole patient as it is prescribing medication if they are sick. I’m able to take the time to establish a relationship with a patient and learn in depth about their overall health background as well as their family’s health history. This allows me and the patient to work together to look at any areas of possible concern and keep those issues from becoming a real problem. This type of personalized preventative care is crucial for people who want to get ahead of their health and take it into their own hands, rather than just leaving things to chance. Is there one bad health habit you wish people would quit? Why? How about one good habit you’d like to see more people start? People are not being proac-
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tive with their health. They only see a doctor when they are sick. Often whatever is causing them to feel ill could have been prevented had they taken steps to create an overall wellness plan. That could include everything from incorporating more exercise into their lifestyle or getting more sleep. I’d like to see more people decide to take their health into their hands and be proactive with their health. That is the benefit of being a member of a concierge medicine practice. I get the opportunity to spend more time with my patients and in that time, we pinpoint what any health issues might be and discuss what can be done to fix that issue early. Are you seeing that the shifting world of medical insurance of what’s being accepted and what’s not has impacted your patients? There is a lot of confusion about insurance right now – and as a whole, it is definitely affecting patient care. Because of how physicians are reimbursed, they have to see as many patients in a day as possible to afford even the basic overhead of running a practice. That cuts down on the time a doctor can spend with each patient. The average time a physician spends in an exam room is 7-9 minutes. It’s really hard to get to know your patients and address all their issues when they are 1 of 30 patients the doctor will see that day. I was constantly running behind when I had my traditional practice and I know my patients used to get incredibly frustrated. The benefit of membership is that appointment times are 30 minutes, we run on time, and you can almost always get in and see me the same day! There is incredible peace of mind knowing that you essentially have a doctor ‘on call’ when you can be seen as needed and calls get addressed and returned promptly. What is your favorite part of the Columbus community? My husband David and I are fortunate that our families all live in the Columbus area. Much of our family life now revolves around our children. We are quite pleased that David’s oldest daughter is now married and they are staying in the area. His son is entering his senior year at Columbus High School. We have been very involved with our younger daughters’ dancing at Prodigy Dance Center and competition team. We’re also active in events at St. Luke School year-round with our younger daughters. We adore our dance families and St. Luke families apart from those scheduled events. SVM
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Dinner in the Garden On October 21, 2017, Twin Cedars will host a unique fundraiser to benefit the Anne Elizabeth Shepherd Home. They are bringing back a great concept in a new venue. This year’s event will take place in the gardens at the historic Wynn House. Chef Bryant Walker
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n October 21, 2017, Twin Cedars will host a unique fundraiser to benefit the Anne Elizabeth Shepherd Home. Dinner in the Garden, a regional culinary experience, represents the collaboration of their guest Chefs Bryant Walker and Matthew Raiford with farmers from around the state to bring one night of unparalleled culinary excellence to Columbus.
Bryant Walker attended culinary school in Denver, Colorado. Once he graduated, he decided to move back home to Columbus, Georgia and settle down. In 2005, he began working at Green Island Country Club. In 2008, he was promoted to Head Chef of The Terrace Dining Room. Walker worked at The Green Island Country Club for 10 years before he ventured out on his own to open the Wicked Hen Restaurant & Lounge. The Wicked Hen continues to receive accolades around the region for innovative and sustainable food. The Wicked Hen’s concept is bringing farm life to the table. All of their SVM
meat is hormone free and comes from regional farms. Their concept of New South Cuisine is basically anything that goes with a Southern flair. Once again, Walker is collaborating with Matthew Raiford, owner of The Farmer & the Larder and 6th generation farmer. Raiford has a Bachelor’s of Professional Studies degree in Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York and a certificate in Ecological Horticulture from University of California Santa Cruz and the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems. Raiford is also the farmer at Gilliard Farms, where he is the sixth generation to farm on the land — the land has been in his family since 1874. Raiford is the former Executive Chef of Little St. Simons Island and was a finalist on Beat Bobby Flay. Raiford’s new venture, The Farmer & the Larder, was recently named one of the South’s hottest new restaurants by Garden and Gun Magazine. SVM
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SERVICES From waxing to sugaring to threading, MKP Salon offers a wide range of beauty services that will satisfy any client, regardless of age, gender, hair texture, or background.
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When looking for a beauty salon, it’s important to feel comfortable and cared about. At MKP Waxing Salon, that is just what the team strives to do—it’s right in the name. “Makin’ Kitties Pretty” is about more than just waxing; it’s also about making each individual client feel beautiful in their own skin.
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n 2015, licensed esthetician and entrepreneur Natasha Staples was inspired to open an independent, dedicated waxing salon in order to fill a need in Columbus’ beauty market. Since then, Natasha and her team have serviced thousands of clients in the area in her mission to make every woman who steps into her salon feel beautiful. In the two years since MKP Waxing Salon opened, they have successfully created one of the most welcoming and well-loved waxing salons in Columbus. SVM sat down with Natasha and discussed the business, the services, her mission, and more.
ourselves on making our clients feel comfortable and beautiful, regardless of their skin type, hair type, size, gender, or age. Our staff is dedicated to treating our clients with professionalism and respect so that they can walk out the door feeling pretty. How is MKP different from other waxing salons in our area? What sets MKP apart from our competitors is that we are the only salon in the area that focuses entirely on waxing. This focus allows us to offer a broader range of waxing services at a very competitive rate. Chef Matthew Raiford What waxing options do you offer and how much do you charge for each one? If there is hair growing on an area of your body, we will wax it! Some of our most popular services include the women’s Brazilian wax, $49.00, eyebrow waxing, $13.00, under arm waxing, $10.00-$15.00, facial waxing, $35.00, men’s back waxing, $52.00, and the men’s Bro-zilian wax, $64.00. Prices are set based on the amount of time, product, and skill needed to complete the service. For a full list of services, please visit our website: www. MKPbody.com
What background do you have in the waxing and beauty business? I graduated from the Rivertown School of Beauty in Columbus with a license in esthetics. Since graduating, I have continued my education through additional master classes in waxing, skin care, and leadership. Our other esthetician, Stephanie, received her esthetics license from Columbus Technical College and is also licensed as a medical skin care specialist. Stephanie strives to continue her education as well, most recently attending a beauty conference in Florida. Between us, we have a combined 16 years of experience in waxing the body and face. Though we are both qualified to perform other skin care services, we have decided to focus on, and specialize in, waxing. What are the benefits of waxing? Waxing offers several benefits for both your skin and your hair. Clients who stick to a regular wax schedule will experience smoother skin, thinner hair, and the confidence that comes with feeling clean and smooth. What does MKP stand for? MKP stands for Makin’ Kitties Pretty. We pride SVM
What do you hope people will feel when they’re leaving your salon? We hope people leave our salon feeling beautiful, clean, and confident. We also strive to make sure our clients leave feeling educated about their waxing service and their skin care. Our service doesn’t stop when a client walks out the door. We offer a list of skin care tips to all of our clients and are always happy to answer any specific skin care questions over the phone. We want our clients to receive the best result possible, and this is achieved through a combination of a great service at the salon and continued home care until they return.svm
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The Last 100 Yards: The Infantryman’s Legacy of Valor and Sacrifice exhibit. ART IN COLUMBUS
The National Infantry Museum, located in Ft. Benning., Ga, is currently hosting The Last 100 Yards: The Infantryman’s Legacy of Valor and Sacrifice exhibit. Experience 240+ years of American history in immersive exhibits that put you on the front lines for the Last 100 Yards. See what it takes to be a U.S. Army Soldier and be reminded why freedom isn’t free.
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he story of the Infantry’s history – at least the pieces of it that can fit inside one museum – is finally complete. The National Infantry Museum has opened the long-awaited Securing our Freedoms/Defining the Nation gallery, which chronicles the branch’s history from 1775 to 1889. When the museum opened in 2009, budgetary constraints put the completion of the planned Revolutionary War and Civil War galleries on hold. In 2011, the museum offered one of those two unfinished spaces to the Armor branch, which had just moved its school to Fort Benning. Visitors to the new 5,100-square-foot gallery will be transported to the years preceding the Revolutionary War, and will travel through to the end of the Frontier Indian Wars. Among the 175 priceless artifacts now displayed are numerous muskets and rifles, a 200-pound mountain howitzer used in the Mexican-American War, a Civil War era James Gun with its innovative rifling system, and the Gatling Gun – the forerunner of the modern machine gun – used in the Frontier Indian Wars.
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here are interactive kiosks too, including one that illustrates the challenges of building a disciplined and effective Army, and one that demonstrates the critical role of music in communication on the battlefield. Two large silk regimental and national flags from the 2nd United States Colored Troops – among the museum’s rarest artifacts – are on display for the first time. Maneuver Center of Excellence Museum’s Chief Dave Hanselman says the gallery is intended not only to inform and educate the public, but to fulfill the mission of supporting Infantry training at Fort Benning. The underlying theme of the gallery, he says, is how ever-evolving technologies have dictated ever-evolving training since the Infantry’s earliest days. “This time period set the stage for everything that has followed over the past 242 years,” said National Infantry Museum Foundation President Greg Camp. “We are thrilled to finally be able to share this chapter of Infantry history.” The new gallery will be formally dedicated at a ceremony at 10 a.m.Wednesday, June 14, the Army’s 242nd birthday. The guest speaker will be LTG (Ret) Tom Metz, Chairman and CEO of the National Infantry Museum Foundation. The event is open to the public.
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WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO THE YEARS PRECEDING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, and will travel through to the end of the Frontier Indian Wars.
The 190,000-square-foot National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center chronicles the history of the American Infantry from its formation in 1775 to the present. On display are tens of thousands of priceless artifacts telling the stories from Bunker Hill to Baghdad. Soldier Center includes elements that make the modern museum visitor’s experience complete: a giant screen theater, the Fife and Drum restaurant, and the Soldier Store, operated by Ranger Joe’s, an iconic name in the military retail field. The 155-acre campus includes an authentically restored World War II Company Street and a five-acre parade field and stadium that holds 2,100 people for weekly graduations of Fort Benning trainees. Heritage Walk is lined with flags of all American states and territories and features customengraved granite pavers purchased by those who wish to honor a loved one. The $100 million National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center opened on June 19, 2009. In eight years, 2.5 million people have visited the museum. It is the number one rated attraction in Columbus on TripAdvisor, and has one of the highest ratings among attractions statewide. It has earned a prestigious Themed Entertainment Industry Award, and, in 2016, was named USA Today’s Best Free Museum.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN FIGURE: Following the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, the effort to raise a regiment of African-American troops to serve in the Civil War was slow. But by the end of the war, there were at least 87 African-American officers in the Union army.
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1- Entry The original art at the entry to the new gallery complements that of the museum’s other era galleries, and defines the timeline of the history told inside. 2-James Gun As visitors turn the corner into the Civil War period, they’ll find themselves staring down the barrel of a James Gun. Its innovative rifling improved both stability and accuracy on the battlefield. 3-Colors Figures In the foreground are figures representing the soldiers who carried the colors and managed fife and drum calls. Both were critical means of communication during the Civil War. In the background are the regimental and national colors of the 2nd United States Colored Troops, two of the rarest artifacts in the museum’s collection. 4-Civil War Drum This Civil War era field drum was left behind on the battlefield during the second battle of Bull Run in 1862. A slave recovered it and kept it for decades before returning it to the 14th U.S. Infantry Regiment. 5- Revolutionary War Figure This cast figure of a pre-Revolutionary War militiaman illustrates the level of detail and quality found in the new gallery’s figures. They were crafted by Brooklyn-based sculptors Studio EIS. SVM
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n an era dominated by CVS, Walgreen’s and Rite-Aid, it’s increasingly rare to find a locally-owned, mom-and-pop style pharmacy. But this year marks the 100th anniversary of Dinglewood Pharmacy: an independently-owned Columbus establishment where owner Terry Hurley says customers are treated like family. SVM swung by Dinglewood to learn more about the century-old pharmacy, their world-famous scramble dogs, and how the pharmacy business has transformed since their first shop in 1918. What can you tell us about the history of Dinglewood Pharmacy? In the late 1890s and early 1900s, the Wheat brothers had a pharmacy in the Swift Building on Broad St in Columbus. As the town grew eastward, they decided to expand by putting another pharmacy next to the trolley line. The roads in that area were still unpaved and homes were large but few and far between. The new location was opened for business on November 13th, 1918, located on Wyntonn Rd. It was a typical pharmacy with a soda machine, snacks, over the counter medicines, and a prescription room. Almost all prescriptions were made in the pharmacy during that era, as drug
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companies had not started making drugs to be dispensed. After being sold multiple times, the pharmacy was purchased by Gene Woolfolk. After 10 years under his ownership, the pharmacy outgrew its location and Mr. Wall purchased the present location from Gene Woolfolk. He moved the existing building in May of 1973 to its current location. I purchased the store from Mr. Wall in 1975. Why do you think the pharmacy has been so successful all these years? I think the business has been successful because, through many different owners, Dinglewood has always considered itself to be a part of the community. We do our best to serve and to serve well, but we do our absolute best to give back as well. Like any other small business, you had to enrich that which enriches you. Our customers have always been first priority, treated as friends and neighbors. Could you tell us a little about your career as a pharmacist and when you became a pharmacy owner? I was born in LaGrange, Ga but raised in my parent’s hometown of Wedowee. When I was 12, Mr. Everett Mullican asked me if I would like to wash dishes at Wedowee Drug Co. I, of course, jumped at the chance. I stood on Coca Cola crates to reach the sink, washing and preparing dishes for hungry customers. As I grew taller, I could scoop ice cream, make shakes, sodas, and ‘naner splits. I worked there until I graduated in 1959. When I discovered that I’d be able to go to college, the only job I had ever known and loved dictated my path at Auburn.
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I worked on the soda fountain at the Union Building and commuted to Columbus to work in the pharmacy in order to pay for school. Mr. Jake and Clanton Chandler were opening a new store near St. Francis. When I graduated, I went to work at Chandler’s in 1964. After Kathy and I married in 1968, I began doing part time work for other pharmacies in the area for the extra money and experience. Later in the mid 70’s, I learned of Mr. Wall’s intent to sell Dinglewood and, with the help of Jim Yancey and a lot of support from friends and relatives, as they say, here we are.
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The famous “Scrambled Dog.”
Lieutenent serving Esther Rolle, famous actress from the 1970s sitcoms “Maude” and “Good Times,”
What sorts of things are you doing at Dinglewood Pharmacy that are unique? We are serving 5th and 6th generation families here in the pharmacy and on the soda fountain. It is a proud day when a family brings their children in for his or her first scrambled dog. During the Depression and World Wars, the franks were split length-wise to conserve meat. A “half-a-dog” and a coke was 6 cents. The “scrambled Dog” was first served by Mr. Firm Roberts on Benning Rd in the late 40s for a short time. When Mr. Roberts’ business closed, Sport Brown put his touch on the prep and continued using the name. I am sure there are several versions of this story, but this is the only one I know. What is the best thing about living in Columbus? I love living in Columbus for so many reasons. It has become home to me and is home to my children, grandchildren and soon to be great grandchild. We have continued to evolve with our community.SVM SVM
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LADY IN RED There’s no color more associated with the designer than red. It’s a hue he always knew would be central to his work. “In the beginning I was a young guy enchanted, to see the lady of the evening. And I was really attracted by the bright color.”
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VALENTINO The Emperor of Fashion
Fifty Shades Darker dethroned Star Wars: The Force Awakens to become the most watched trailer in the first 24 hours of release.
During his 45-year career, haute couturier Valentino Garavani dressed everyone from Hollywood leading ladies (Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts) to beau monde beauties (Jackie Kennedy, Liz Taylor) to international royalty (Marie Chantal of Greece, Princess Diana). All wore his frothy evening confections, many in his signature red. Ultra-feminine, classy, and sophisticated are often words used to describe Valentino’s inimitable style. In all his years of designing, he is one of the few designers who has consistently maintained a formidable reputation.
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alentino was born in the city of Voghera, Italy. He showed an interest in fashion design at an early age and when he was old enough, he moved to Paris to study at the École des Beaux-Arts. Valentino worked for a few different designers in Paris after graduating, but returned home to Italy in 1959 to open his own fashion house. In 1960 the House of Valentino opened in Rome on the fashionable Via Condotti. He flew models in from Paris for his shows and it was there that he became well known for dresses done in a particular bright shade of red that has become known as “Valentino Red.”
It was during this time in 1960 that he met Giancarlo Giammetti, who abandoned his university studies in architecture to join Valentino at his design house, becoming his business partner. Valentino’s breakthrough came with his first international show in Florence in 1962. This show put him in the spotlight and he began dressing the jet setting crowd. So well-received was Garavani’s debut in 1962 that international orders and interest flooded in. He also received very favorable reviews in the press. His client list grew to include influential society ladies, and by the mid-‘60s he was considered the top dressmaker to women like Jackie O, Elizabeth Taylor, Gloria Guinness, and Princess Margaret, among many others. Jackie O was so enthralled by his designs that she commissioned the black mourning dresses she wore in the year following President Kennedy’s assassination, as well as her white wedding dress when she married Greek tycoon Dakota Johnson, Tippi hedren, Melanie Griffith and Estela Banderas Aristotle Onassis. at the Elle Women in Hollywood Awards. SVM
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SET THE SCENE “Collecting china is one of my great passions. I like pieces that are old, important and simple. I used to be crazy for Russian china, and have a dealer in New York who sources this for me. I love Irish glass because it’s light and emits a soft yellow glow. In terms of linen, years ago I had the atelier who embroidered my gowns recreate those patterns onto cloth, all made in Italy. There’s a shop in London called Guinevere that is good for napkins; I like big napkins in dusty pink shades.” CHECK THE TECH “No one in my house is allowed to have a telephone ring at the table, but of course there are always texts, notifications, etc. Phones are dreadful at the table. Someone might be telling you about their son and suddenly there’s a picture in front of your face; there’s the Instagram photos, the photos of the dog, the boyfriend. I can hardly send a text, can you imagine me on Instagram? No. Technology at the table makes guests feel isolated; with two people hunched over in the corner looking at photos or showing off a new app and excluding others. It’s upsetting.” COCKTAIL HOUR “Sometimes it’s nice to have someone waiting for your guests with a tray of cocktails, all dressed up and beautiful, but I think it’s more civilised to wait and ask what they would like to drink. I like the classic, old-fashioned way, with one of the staff of the house asking for your order instead of just handing you a glass. During the meal, it’s always a simple red or white, and I never change the wine during the meal no matter what is served.”
“A lot of books have been done on my dresses, on my houses, so why not do one on my table,” says Valentino. “There is less hysteria about a table and a dinner than a dress, that’s for sure.” Convinced by Prosper and Martine Assouline to throw open his doors and allow photographer Oberto Gili to capture the gleaming silverware, iridescent glasses, curved tendrils on the calligraphed place settings and ornate decoration of his homes, from his Gstaad chalet to the opulent, enchanting Château de Wideville (former home of one of Louis XIV’s mistresses), the book captures the scene setting that goes into a Valentino social occasion, alongside the maestro’s favourite recipes. To toast the festive season, here Valentino offers his reflections on how to host in impeccable style.
DRESS FOR THE OCCASION “You see these people when you are on holiday in a restaurant in a T-shirt or swimming costume; my God, there’s nothing worse. Of course, dress codes depend on the situation. Sometimes it’s a black-tie occasion, sometimes it’s more relaxed, but a person should always be proper.” DREAM DINNER COMPANION “I’d like to have dinner with Queen Elizabeth. I’ve been to Buckingham Palace, but what I’d like is a small, private dinner where we could talk candidly. I would have loved to have met and enjoyed conversation with Jean Cocteau too. I recently sat with Nick Clegg and his wife at a dinner and found them very good people.”
VALENTINO’S RULES OF ENGAGEMENT GET THE MIX RIGHT “You should never invite people who don’t bring something different to the table, quite literally. Bring in people from other disciplines – from actors to footballer players, writers to bankers. You have to mix things up.”
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE INVITATION “Of course, RSVP depends on the occasion, but it’s rude not to respond. Today nothing is done by paper, everything is email, but one used to send out a Save The Date and the actual invite. Always RSVP; it avoids confusion.” Special thanks TIP-Europe. SVM
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BO BARTLETT SUMMER FEATURE
Nationally acclaimed painter and Columbus local Bo Bartlett is venturing into a new form of expression, film. In his new film, Things Don’t Stay Fixed, Bo draws inspiration from his childhood in Columbus and the charm of our small city.
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or Bo Bartlett, Columbus has always been home. Throughout his career as a painter, Bo has been inspired by his upbringing in Columbus, GA. It is clear Bo Bartlett is a notable painter, winning various awards for his realism paintings and booking solo exhibits across the country. If you were to attend one of his shows, you may see some recognizable faces and places; from his wife and Executive Producer Betsy Eby, to the Linwood Cemetery in Columbus. Bo found himself painting the things he knew, his town and his family. He dreamed that the paintings had movement, drawing him to “the movies,” or film. In 1986, he followed his passion for film and began attending the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. In the late 80s, film was produced with celluloid film and scotch tape. Today, Bo Bartlett uses high tech equipment, but his passion for moving art has not changed. SVM got a chance to sit down with Bo to discuss his latest undertaking, the film Things Don’t Stay Fixed, the challenges of film making, and how he draws inspiration from this small Georgia city.
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Things Don’t Stay Fixed isn’t your first film, what is your background in film making and how did your previous films help you prepare for this one? I went to film school at NYU in 1986. I was five years out of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and I had been dreaming about my paintings moving and I thought “how cool would it be if I could make that happen.” Then it dawned on me that there was already such a thing as “moving pictures”... the movies, film. So I went to film school. It was a very analog process back then, very hands on. We cut real celluloid film with razor blades and edited with scotch tape. I had the idea for Things Don’t Stay Fixed back then. My screenwrite teacher inspired me to go hunt down a good playwright to help craft my dream. Sandra Deer had just finished a short-lived run on Broadway of her play, So Long on Lonely Street.
OPENING “We had a wonderful experience shooting in and around Columbus. We hope that Things Don’t Stay Fixed will premier here sometime in 2018.”
It was shut down before TIME Magazine had a chance to review it, writing that it was the best new play of the decade. Sandra and I hit it off right away. It took five years to write Things Don’t Stay Fixed. After we finished, it was optioned in Hollywood for a while. Meanwhile, I worked with Betsy Wyeth making Snowhill, the official documentary on the life and art of Andrew Wyeth. It was an award winning documentary that played on many PBS stations for years. I’ve made many shorts, documentary shorts and documentaries over the years, most recently SEE - an art road trip made with my wife Betsy Eby. Each project is different. I balance filmmaking with my art practice, painting all the while as I film and edit.
In film, I like Ingmar Bergman and Tarkovsky. But, I ALSO LIKE BIG FILMS WITH MAGIC LIKE “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” AND “WIZARD OF OZ”.
I love the wide open films about a character’s inner-outer world such as Stuart Rosenberg’s “Cool Hand Luke”.
One well known quote from you is “the purpose of art is to wake us up.” How are you achieving this through the film? Things Don’t Stay Fixed is about waking up. It is about what it feels like to evolve and expand beyond our comfort zone. Although the title is a Southern play on the William Butler Yeats line, “things fall apart,” it suggests the human attempt to fix things, mend things, our constant struggle in our life to have control, and the growth that happens when we surrender. The initial set up for the film is a world renowned photojournalist returns to the Deep South to try to stop his daughter’s wedding, to save her future, but discovers that it is he who has been stuck in the past. It is a midlife coming of age film.
Jesse Brass from Brass Brothers Films with Producer Betsy Eby William Gregory Lee and Desi Evans at the St. Elmo house.
How does the creative process with your paintings deviate or compare to your creative process when you’re making a film? They play off each other. Painting and filmmaking are very interconnected for me. Most of my films have to do with art, my own or others. It is a way to explore in words, sound music, and movement, which is an extension of the ideas I explore in painting. I know how to paint; it is second nature to me. Filmmaking is much more challenging. One must really have their wits about them, all cylinders have to be driving at once. There is no time to sit back and contemplate your next move. Tippi hedren, Melanie Griffith and Estela Banderas Filmmaking is a collaborative art. It is extremely difficult. It is aDakota miracle Johnson, when a film comes together and is finished and sees the light of day. at the Elle Women in Hollywood Awards. SVM
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What or who inspires and influences you in both mediums of art? My favorite films and favorite paintings have a lot in common. I like the classics. In painting, I like darker serious paintings which explore human psychology- Titian, Hammershoi, Eakins, Homer, Hopper. In film, I like Ingmar Bergman and Tarkovsky. But I also like big films with magic like It’s a Wonderful Life and Wizard of Oz. I love the wide open films about a character’s inner-outer world such as Stuart Rosenberg’s Cool Hand Luke.
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You chose to direct and produce your film in Columbus, GA, along with choosing local actors to star in it. Why did you make these decisions to stay local and what impact has Columbus had in your life? I grew up in Columbus. I love Columbus. Most of my paintings are set in Columbus or inspired by events from my childhood in Columbus. The rule of thumb for a creative project is to write what you know. Write about your own backyard. Your experiences are yours alone, but if you write about them in a truthful way, they will strike a universal chord. Others will be able to relate because of the veracity of the experience. Sandra Deer and I co-wrote the screenplay setting it in Columbus. We could have made it a mythical Southern town, but I wanted to honor Columbus, to give back. I hope that people will appreciate the film and see The actors and crew it that way. I hope that it’ll shine a favorable light on this little are all GEORGIA corner of the world. BORN or bred, with
only a couple of What familar locations can people expect to recognize exceptions. STACY in your upcoming film? Was transferring your vibrant CUNNINGHAM is the images from paintings to film an easy process? The people Producer. She put of Columbus were amazing during our filming. We couldn’t together a STELLAR have made this film anywhere else, starting with Columbus TEAM. She spent time State and their Georgia Film Academy students who served in Columbus prior as interns. They weren’t just learning the tricks of the trade to her career in on our set, they were hands on crew members. We are a low HOLLYWOOD. budget feature and the people of Columbus appreciated that and at every turn went out of their way to accommodate and help us get locations and services for free or the lowest possible rate. St. Elmo Home, the Illges House, Dinglewood Pharmacy, AJ McClung Stadium, Goethcious House, the Historic District, the Park District, the River, the RiverWalk, River Road, Broadway, Frank Romeo’s in St. Elmo Plaza, Makeup time for Victory Drive, Linwood Cemetery, Oakhurst Farms, and Bartlett’s Ferry William Gregory Lee. Dam, among many other locations will be easily recognizable for a local audience. Each location is itself, not doubling for someplace else. Tell us about the characters in your upcoming film. Tell us about the main actors. Any recognizable faces? The actors and crew are all Georgia born or bred, with only a couple of exceptions. Stacy Cunningham is the Producer. She put together a stellar team. She spent time in Columbus prior to her career in Hollywood. She has returned to make films in Georgia. She co-founded the Way Down Film Festival, great “Shorts” festival that I encourage all to attend. Our actors are from Columbus and Atlanta. Some had to travel from LA but have heritage in Columbus. A few of the principals are William Gregory Lee (Zena, Warrior Princess), Tara Ochs and David Marshall Silverman (both featured in the film Selma), veteran Atlanta stage actress, Brenda Bynum, Melissa St. Amand, and Lucy Sheftall. Local actors include Lorenzo Battle, Yolanda Sewell, Desi Evans and Jonah Miller. Paul Pierce and the Springer were very helpful with casting. SVM SVM
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BEACH LIFE The Salt Life brand strives to effortlessly combine function and fashion with an incredible fit tailored for an active lifestyle. Salt Life has successfully evolved into a lifestyle brand with worldwide appeal.
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Columbus based lifestyle company Salt Life is making a splash. Whether it’s surfing, fishing, diving, or simply enjoying a day at the beach, President Jeff Stillwell lives and breathes the Salt Life. With his drive and passion, Jeff propels the company to receive national recognition. Interview by HELEN SANDERS Soviewsmag.com
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an you talk about the founding of the company in 2003 – who were the key people involved in launching the business and what was the initial inspiration in starting Salt Life? There were 4 guys down in Jacksonville, FL, a couple of them were contractors, one owned an auto body shop. Every weekend they’d go out fishing, diving, or surfing and that was their weekend getaway. One day when they were spear fishing, one of the guys jumps out of the water and says “Man, we’re living the salt life.” That became their code word to go out on the weekends. Not long after that, one of the guys, Troy, loved tattoos and had the original logo drawn and tattooed on his neck. People were asking what it was, and they started making a few t shirts and stickers to give away. Next thing you know, there was a demand for it in the Jacksonville area. I was traveling a lot down there and I started following the brand. Ultimately, they realized they didn’t have any expertise in being brand managers, so we were able to acquire it in 2011 and go from there. We had the vision it would be a life style brand. It’s interpretive, so it can mean different things to different people. For some, Salt Life is laying out on a beach with a book, for others it’s surfing or paddle boarding. It doesn’t matter if you live in Kansas City, if you take a trip once a year to go fishing on the coast, Salt Life is there.
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Can you describe the creative process over the course of the year? We’re showing Spring 2018 for our dealers, working on Fall 2018, and having design conversations about Spring 2019. Mainly, our creative designer in California and I create the designs. We talk about where we are as a brand and where we want to go. We know we need to create a certain amount of styles, and we look for design trends by going through a story board. We may start with 150 designs and narrow it down to 35 designs for t shirts. Designing the pieces isn’t easy, but it’s really fun and creative. Starting a new business is not easy, can you share any challenges you have faced? Retail has been my background since my father started a chain of sporting goods stores when I was 7. I’ve evolved and grown up in this business of accessories, apparel, retail and whole sales. It’s been in my DNA from early on, but there are always challenges when you’re trying to grow a brand. You have to have a vision of how you want the brand to be, and no matter how much pressure you have from other people, you can’t change that vision. Once you change that vision, you’re compromising what you believe in. For us, its fish, surf, dive- everything has to be related to that.
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This is what we do. Even if you see our photography on Instagram or on our website, we don’t use “real” models, everyone we sponsor are athletes. When we go somewhere, they’re the first ones going in the water to spear fish. In our shoots, we go out for a week and fish one day or dive one day, and all the models are wearing our apparel as they do what they love. That’s authentic and I don’t think we can change that.
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hen you’re working on a new product, do the athletes come to you or do you go to them? They may say something like “Hey, have you ever thought about this feature,” and sometimes we go back and change the design. Sometimes, the changes may make it extremely expensive or too advance for our clientele. Salt Life has already been established as a brand that represents a life style. Does the brand look to expand on that? If so, how? Expanding our life style is really giving our customers more stuff to wear. As we have evolved, we’re getting into performance fishing gear and UV protection shirts. Next season, we’ll be rolling out a new kind of fishing shirt that’s made from board short technology. It’s more stylish, so you’ll be able to go fishing and then wear the same shirt to dinner without being uncomfortable. Whether you’re on the boat or going out to dinner, you can represent the life style. You are opening your first shop in downtown Columbus. How does it differ from other stores? It’s similar in look to our other stores in California, Jacksonville, and Daytona. We plan to open up a couple stores every year around the country, all with a similar look, but they are tailored to the people in that area. The store in Columbus is a historic property, so we left the exposed brick and other elements that worked to make it “Columbus,” while adding our Salt Life element to the design. A lot of people here in Columbus go on vacation to the beach, and they fish and paddle board all the time. We recently sponsored a paddle boarding competition on the River Walk, which encouraged people of all age groups to compete. We hope next year to triple the amount of people to participate.
ARE YOU IN? If your happiness revolves around the surf, sand and sea, then you’re already living the Salt Life.
What has been the most rewarding part of your involvement with Salt Life? At the end of the day, it’s following through with the creative process and seeing people love what we did. That’s the rewarding part. We go on tons of shoots around the world, and that’s of course really fun. But the fun thing for me is to create something and have people tell me how much they love it. It’s just as relevant to people inland, because many people may only have a few weeks out of the year, and the logo connects them to the coast. What’s your favorite way to spend a Saturday when you are not working? If I have free time, I greatly enjoy scuba diving. When I happen to be home, I love having people over and cooking for them. Honestly, I have more hobbies than I have time for. SVM
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JOHN O’LEARY EXCLUSIVE
At age 9, John was a survivor of a fire that burned 100 percent of his body and gave him slim chances of survival. His inspirational comeback story — involving dozens of surgeries, years of therapies, and the loss of all of his fingers — empowers listeners to lead fuller, more productive, and inspired lives. He is one of the guest speakers at this year’s Blanchard Leadership Forum on August 28th-29th.
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CERTAINTY Accoring to John, “You can’t always choose the path you walk in life, but you can always choose the manner in which you walk.”
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LEADERSHIP IS THE ABILITY TO INFLUENCE THINGS AND EVENTS in a direction that you think can make a difference in society, in an organization, a family or an alliance.
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When you are working with a business, what is the biggest piece of advice you give to their employees? Ultimately, they need to realize the value and profound impact of their work in the organization and their life outside the organization. Too often we cheapen our ability to impact the things around us and I’ve learned from example after example as a child and now as a guy, individuals, employees, or business owners showing up and doing their best and doing exactly that. Whether it’s a janitor or an executive, they can dramatically change the course of lives around them. If you had to choose, what is the main message from your own book, On Fire? That’s a great question. My primary challenge in that book is for individuals to wake up from accidental living so they can lead more inspired lives. Too frequently, we confuse being out of bed with being awake, or being in school with giving it our best, or being at work with going all in, or being at the dinner table and being engaged, and I don’t think that’s true. Just because we’re in these places physically doesn’t mean were actively in these places. My job in this book is to remind them to wake up, to stand up straight, to do a little more of what they got, utilize their talents and their time in a profound manner, and in doing so they will dramatically impact the lives around them.
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In your parent’s book, Overwhelming Odds, they talk about how you were able to survive through horrendous surgeries and hardships after a fire left you severely burned, largely because of others who served and inspired you. Who helped you during this time in your life and what did you learn from them? It’s hard to be brief when there are so many and so profound. The burn doctor in charge of the team was not only a compassionate great leader as a surgeon, but also the kind of guy that would round up the entire team. The first person in line behind the doctor every single morning was the janitor, and the doctor’s reminder to this gentleman was that his work mattered and that he was keeping this little boy, John O’ Leary, alive. But it spread beyond a medical team, we had a community in our little church that offered up their homes to my five siblings, mom and dad while we rebuilt ours. We had people donating dollars, blood, time to sit by my bedside, and everything else you can imagine so that this family and this little patient could continue forward. Letters came in from around the country and around the world; Pope John Paul II and President Reagan contacted me, trees were planted in Israel, I mean it was crazy- all these men and woman standing up and stepping forward to serve a 9-year-old kid and his family. It did make a difference.
1- Newspaper clip of the accident. 2- John after surgery. 3- With wife and supporter Beth. They have four children. 4- “On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life.” 5- Playing with his kids in the kitchen.
In one of your podcasts, you talk about Hall of Fame Announcer and “The Voice of the Cardinals” Jack Buck. How has he impacted your life? Jack Buck was a busy announcer, yet he shows up one time, and makes a huge impact in a little boy’s life, me. He was told after he left that I was going to die, there’s no reason for hope, and the following day, Jack Buck shows up a second time, even though he doesn’t know me and there’s no hope. Ten years later, he attended my graduation and gave me the ball he received when he went into the Hall of Fame. He definitely taught me true generosity.
Where do you find yourself implementing the most change? We’ve had the honor of speaking to more than a million people in 50 states and in more than a dozen countries. I think the greatest change I can be a part of is one life at a time. It’s being a great husband, being a great dad. My father has Parkinson’s disease, so it’s being a loyal son to him as he continues his own life journey. One by one, by loving these people wherever they Dakota are in life, by Johnson, Tippi hedren, Melanie Griffith and Estela Banderas 4 giving them what you can- which is presence, you impact them.atSVM the Elle Women in Hollywood Awards. SVM
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New COO of W.C. Bradley Co., Pace Halter takes the lead on the Riverfront Place complex in downtown Columbus. With the 4 phase project underway, he is determined to create the ultimate luxury living concept located right on the Chattahoochee.
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overlook the Chattahoochee River, the Riverwalk, and Legacy Park. With an estimated cost of almost $52 million, it represents the largest single real estate investment in W.C. Bradley Co. history.
You’re the new President and COO of WC Bradley CO. You have a lot of real estate experience. What is your background in this field? I started doing real estate finances and construction lending for about 7 years. In 2001, I started my own company that I’ve run for the last 16 years. We did residential and commercial developments all around the southeast. We’ve done single family residential, multi family, mixed use retail offices, and pretty much everything besides high rise offices. I have had a huge amount of experience between the last 20 years. You’ll be replacing Mat Swift on the Riverfront Project, can you explain what the project is and when it is expected to be completed? I was hired about a year and a half ago as a consultant to help specifically with the Eagle and Phoenix project. They had 13 unsold units, and I was brought in to help them revamp the sales and marketing strategy. Over a 18-month period, that relationship grew, ultimately leading to what is now Riverfront Place and creating a master plan for the Rapids. Mat called and announced that he planned to retire. They started the search for someone to fill his place, and I was interested.
Can you explain what the project is and when is it expected to be completed? For us, it’s a multi-phase, multi-year project. If you step back and look at the project as a whole, it will include two multifamily projects, the Rapids being the first of those. There will be an office component, ideally a hotel component, and then a significant amount of retail-from small clothing stores and restaurants to a grocery store.
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he Rapids itself will have both a restaurant and shop space. It is the first component of the project; containing 226 residences with restaurant properties overlooking the Riverwalk. The beauty of the master plan is that all four of our buildings center around what we call Legacy Park. The public park will center around the components and directly connect to the Riverwalk. It is essentially a green space that is opened for the public. Our goal is to tie Uptown, Front Avenue, and Broadway to the Riverwalk. What kinds of shops and restaurants can people expect to enjoy when the project is completed? We don’t have any tenants signed up yet. But ideally, it’ll be a healthy mix of national and local retailers and restaurateurs. Columbus has a young but growing restaurant scene that can be tapped into. My preference for the grocery store wouldn’t be a huge chain, because they wouldn’t fit in the space we have. It would be more ideal to have a smaller grocery store that has a boutique, market style.
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Why do you think people are so drawn to the Riverwalk? What is unique about this location along the river walk is that, to my knowledge, it is the only undeveloped place in Uptown where you have the availability to go from Front Avenue to the river walk on the same elevation. We’ve designed the site to play off of that. You’ll be able to walk straight from Legacy Park onto the river walk. We’ve worked hard to enhance that, like adding a ton of outdoor seating to our restaurant that will overlook the water. The Riverwalk is the biggest amenity in town. It has so many activities there, like the zip line and splash pad, where people are drawn to. We’re just trying to play off of that.
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hen will people be able to tour your apartments and where can someone with interest in purchasing an apartment in Riverfront get more information? Hopefully we’ll have our discovery center opened in a year. We’re about 20 months away from being able to move people into the apartments. Ideally, we will open about a year from now, but you can visit the website to see sample floor plans and look at the amenities we offer. In addition, we have a Facebook page that we update daily and you can register on our website to receive more information.
The project will incorporate a significant outdoor component, with three elevated outdoor courtyards that sit in the center of the building. There will be a pool, outdoor fire pit, seating area, TVs, grilling areas, and much more. Overlooking that space, the inside club room will feature game tables, a computer center, and a fitness center.
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What other perks and amenities will residents get to enjoy when living in the Rapids apartment complex? There are two components to that question. I’ve mentioned Legacy Park, which is more of a public benefit, but it benefits the project as a whole because it offers a gathering place, green space, and a place for fun activities. Whether you stop on your way to the river to get a drink, come for a movie in the park, or want to spend a day with your family in the park and get lunch, the park benefits the whole community and our local retailers. The Rapids will be very unique and exciting, because it’s a building whose design is unlike any other in Columbus.
THE AMENITIES The amenities will include gated, covered parking, on-site management, residents’ club room with cyber café and pool table, shuffle board, a 24-hour fitness center, and three elevated courtyards with a garden style pool, outdoor bar and TV area, fire pit, bocce ball court, grilling stations, and a communal dining area.
Finish this sentence. The best thing about Columbus is: Its future. I really believe this town is really well positioned for what I would call explosive growth. There is a lot that’s happening right now, from hotel developments to new restaurants and shops. It’s going to be fun to watch Columbus’s growth in the next 5 to 10 years. SVM
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ACAPULCO SUMMER DESTINATION
There is a sense of magic nostalgia surrounding the iconic Acapulco, a city of charming beach resorts, high-energy nightlife, and a history of spectacular rises and falls. By PAOLA CIGUI
LA QUEBRADA The symbol of Acapulco is the figure of a man jumping in the ocean off a cliff. This breathtaking activity is called La Quebrada. Tourists can enjoy the scenic ocean view as they watch divers jumping off of two ledges on the cliff, one that is 40 feet high and the top one which is 80 feet high.This acrobatic experience is a ritual that started 83 years ago.
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HISTORY Located on the Pacific coast of Mexico, Acapulco has been inhabited by Olmecs, Nahuas, and Coixas. With the arrival of the Spanish in the 1520s, it soon became a Spanish colony. In the 1530s, Hernán Cortés established Acapulco as a major port which was later attacked by English pirates. The port was then devastated by an earthquake in 1776 and the Mexican War of Independence that lasted from 1810 to 1821. Despite the tragedies, the 20th century represented an economic and cultural boom for the city. After the visit of the Prince of Wales, the economic growth and new glamourous reputation began Acapulco’s Golden Age (1940-70). The city was suddenly considered Mexico’s hottest holiday destination, guaranteeing bliss and excitement. Acapulco was chosen as the wedding location of Elizabeth Taylor and Mike Todd, the movie setting of Fun in Acapulco starring Elvis Presley, and the honeymoon destination of JFK and Jackie Kennedy in 1953. 1
In the 2000s, Mexico’s drug wars left the city broken. Tourists were directed to other destinations in the country such as Cancun in the Yucatán Peninsula. History aside, the natural beauty, ardent nightlife, and delicious cuisine are unbeatable reasons to choose Acapulco as a late summer gateway.
EXPLORE FUERTE DE SAN DIEGO: The Spanish Empire originally built Fuerte de San Diego to defend the port from pirate attacks in the 17th century. It is known as one of the most important Spanish fortresses along the Pacific coast. The fort was damaged by an earthquake in 1776, but it was completely rebuilt in 1783. A sunset view of the Acapulco bay is a must-see from the roof of this beautifully designed pentagonal fort. 2
PLAYA DE BARRA VIEJA: One of the most pristine beaches in Acapulco is Playa de Barra Vieja. This natural beauty has a much more local feel compared to the luxurious beaches in Punta Diamante, offering stunning scenery, a tranquil atmosphere, and delicious local food. On this wildly picturesque beach you can go horseback riding, ride along on an ATV, or enjoy a boat tour of the lagoon and take in the tropical wildlife. The beach offers plenty of restaurants, where you can take a siesta on one of the colorful hammocks set up around your table.
1- Playa de Barra Vieja is a nice escape
from the hustle and bustle. 2-The Chapel of Peace. The chapel itself is very simple and lets its surroundings take center stage. 3- Fuerte San Diego.The fort is an integral part of the landscape that stands out because of its singular geometric design in the shape of a five point star. 4- Acapulco is home to XTASEA, the largest over-water zip line in the world. The line, which opened in March, extends for more than a mile across Puerto Marqués Bay and reaches speeds of up to 75 mph at an altitude of 328 feet. 5- Ehecatl-Calle, a vibrant mosaic designed by Diego Rivera.
DIEGO RIVERA’S MURAL: Once in Mexico, every art lover wants to admire the work of the iconic Frida Kahlo and her husband Diego Rivera, one of the most controversial couples in the history of Mexico. The traditional part of Acapulco, known as La Costera, treasures one of the last murals done by Rivera, which is a contender for the city’s most valuable cultural artifact. Created in 1956, the mural features Aztec mythology and it was created for Dolores Olmedo, Rivera’s close friend and collector of his paintings.
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CHAPEL OF PEACE : For a bit of serenity and a breathtaking view of Acapulco, give the Capilla de la Paz (“Chapel of Peace”) a visit. This small but charming chapel is located on a cliff off the blissful Las Brisas area of Acapulco. At this location, you can find a white cross over 130 feet tall, a bird sanctuary, gardens, and sculptures such as Las Manos de la Hermanidad (“The Hands of Brotherhood”) by Claudio Favier. WHEN TO VISIT PEAK SEASON: DECEMBER TO APRIL Most visitors head to Acapulco during this time to avoid the rain and humidity, so expect crowds and higher rates. During this time, the air is dry and the sun is shining (temperatures hover around 80°F year-round). SVM
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CUISINE POZOLE: Pozole is a traditional soup from Mexico. It is a tasty mixture of meat (typically beef or pork or a combination of both) garnished by your choice of shredded lettuce, chili peppers, onion, garlic, oregano, avocado, salsa, and limes. There are three types of pozole: green, white, and red. In the state of Guerrero, every Thursday is Pozole day (called jueves pozolero) and this traditional dish can be easily found in the restaurants of Acapulco.
CECINA: Cecina is a typical Mexican dish consisting of thinly sliced beef, served
with tortillas, sour cream, salsa verde, and the omnipresent ingredient of any Mexican kitchen- lime. If you’re driving from Mexico City to Acapulco, a recommended stop is 4 Vientos, a restaurant located on the highway. In the picture below, cecina, served with homemade tender tortillas, is their absolute specialty.
PESCADILLAS: Pescadillas (from the word pescado, meaning fish) are simply fried fish quesadillas. This crunchy delight is usually made of fresh tuna (but can have any local fish available), onion, tomato, garlic, and chilis, wrapped into a fried corn tortilla. They are perfect as appetizers, spiced up with the various salsas, the traditional red or green sauces, and a shot of mezcal or two.
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LODGING LAS BRISAS: Las Brisas Acapulco guarantees a luxurious experience offering a wide selection of modern stand-alone casitas. This legendary seaside resort features private oceanfront pools, large terraces with the most spectacular views of Acapulco Bay and both relaxing and exploring activities. Ideal for families and couples, this paradisiac resort offers tranquility, romance, and exclusivity. www.lasbrisashotels.com.mx | (52) 744.469.6900 BANYAN TREE CABO MARQUÉS: Once in Acapulco, also known as the Pearl of The Pacific, opt for the most romantic gateway: Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués. This luxury resort has a distinctive Asian feel. Built on high stilts over sheer cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this dreamy boutique resort in Cabo Marques offers a premium spa, all-villa accommodations, and breathtaking views. www.banyantree.com | (52) 744.434.0100 HOTEL ENCANTO: Overlooking Acapulco Bay at the highest point of Brisas Marqués, featuring a swimming pool, and boasting views up to 270 º to the Pacific Ocean and all of Acapulco´s bay. Tres Vidas golf course is near this ocean front hotel. Acapulco Airport is 24-minutes’ drive away. This property is also rated for the best value in Acapulco. www.encantoacapulco.mx | (52) 744 446 7101
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FOREVER YOUNG Summer never ends with this washed denim miniskirt with heavily distressed details. This skirt from The Posh Peach features a raw-edge hem and a trendy highrise fit. Combine with a faded buttoned jacket from Denim North America for that casual summer look. Channel your vacay vibes with this picture-perfect palm leaf blouse from The Posh Peach. Make a bold statement with the unique Gracie Roberts brown leather fringed purse from Pursona.
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CATCH THE SUN Rainy day at the beach? No problem! Shine bright in this “Shining So Bright” top by Holly Bracken from Dear Stella Boutique. Pair it up with the “Citron Braided Brim Hat” by San Diego Hat Co. from Dear Stella Boutique and your favorite gold accessories to really make a statement!
URBAN RIDER Some things never go out of style. Denim has a way of making you comfortably happy and stylish every time you pull it on.
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ROAD WARRIOR For weekend plans and nights out, the Biker Look is the way to go. Denim is a staple in every good wardrobe, and this combination of the black denim jacket and pants from Denim North America is a go-to for when you want to look sleek and put-together. All it takes are these wardrobe basics to complete an outfit and relieve the stress of having “nothing to wear�. Combine with a purple, cropped choker lace up top from The Posh Peach and a pair of booties to feel nothing less than fierce! Ring from Pursona, necklaces and bracelet from The Posh Peach.
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GROOVY, BABY Bring out that Bohemian look with these high waisted and flared Henry & Belle jeans from Dear Stella Boutique. The pants fit like a glove and can seamlessly transition from day to night. The jeans feature a worn-look feathering and are perfectly faded for a truly vintage look. Pair with the blue blair fringe purse by Melie Bianco from Pursona. With exquisite side hardware and perfectly placed fringe, this crossbody purse will catch everyone’s eye. Sadie and Saga American Pride choker top from The Posh Peach. Leather bracelet from Pursona and sunglasses from The Posh Peach.
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SVMFASHION FREE SPIRIT “The Redemption” skinny jeans from Denim North America are tailored to flatter true hourglass shapes. Constructed from stretch denim with a lower rise in the front and higher rise in the back, this jean provides comfort without sacrificing style. Combine with a black lace up short sleeve T-Shirt from Forever 21 for a fun, late summer night.
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Columbus is a place of rich culture, art and expression. The exquisite works of art in our community each have a unique story, an interesting naissance and heritage. Join SVM as we put them on exhibit for you.
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my Sherald was born in Columbus, Georgia, in 1973. She received her MFA in Painting from Maryland Institute College of Art (2004), BA in Painting from Clark-Atlanta University (1997), and was a Spelman College International Artistin-Residence in Portobelo, Panama (1997). In 2016, Sherald was the first woman to win the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition grand prize; an accompanying exhibition, The Outwin 2016, has been on tour since 2016 and will open at the Kemper Museum in Kansas City, MO in October 2017. She describes her young self as an introvert who took solace in making art, an activity she could enjoy on her own. Her family was supportive, though not involved in the arts. Sherald didn’t go to a museum for the first time until she was in college. From the time she started kindergarten, when she was one of two or three black children enrolled in her private school, Sherald was well aware of her race ― specifically, how it should and should not be performed. “You’re different from everybody else,” Sherald recalled. “You need to speak a certain way and act a certain way. That’s what my mom told me on the first day of school.” Early on, Sherald absorbed the ability to slip in and out of certain modes of being, like a variety show performer, depending on who she was with and what she wanted to achieve. “In sociology they call it ‘code switching,’” she said. “I can feel just as comfortable in a room full of people who don’t look like me because I understand the social cues of class and race.”
Andrew T. Crawford (b. 1970 Chatham, NJ) Kindred, 2017 Stainless Steel; 12’ Museum purchase made possible by friends of Mark Amy is an award-winning painter who paints large scale oil paintPorter ings of people underrepresented in the art historical narrative. Translation: she paints portraits of beautiful ordinary black folk because they’re missing from museum walls and representation matters. She’s much like Kerry James Marshall in this regard, deliberately aiming her art practice at centering black people in her work and painting them in ways that evoke everyday living and everyday leisure.
Her portraits lean more on the surreal side and include elements you won’t find in real life. For starters, she ditches a more realistic brownish skin tone color and instead casts all her characters in this beautiful charcoal gray which adds this extraordinary intensity but still feels real and still reads “I’m black.” The vibrant backgrounds, playful outfits, and accessories appear in stark contrast to the stoic expressions. “I’m depicting the many people who existed in history but whose presence was never documented,” Amy Sherald explains. SVM
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With a perfect mix of the sleek and the sublime, the Harris’ home in Green Island radiates a refined and understated glamour. Text by Caroline Wellborn
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SVMHOME The house was built in 1938 for Mr. Edward Swift Shorter, with Atlanta’s Henry Tombs serving as the home’s original architect. Located in Green Island, it’s the kind of neighborhood where families put serious roots and houses pass from one generation to the next.
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home of Dr. and Mrs. Jay Harris boasts a design that is both contemporary and Georgian. Nestled in the beautiful Green Island Hills neighborhood, the home exudes a youthful vibe perfectly suit for a young family while at the same time staying true to the architectural roots of the region. The house was built in 1938 for Mr. Edward Swift Shorter, with Atlanta’s Henry Tombs serving as the home’s original architect. Over the past eighty years, the home has changed many hands and withstood the tornado of 2007 until finally falling into the graces of the Harris family. Prior to touring the home, Dr. and Mrs. Harris believed that they had made a final decision on where to move their family. A lot had been purchased, house plans had been drawn, and building was about to commence on what they thought was to be their new abode. When Mrs. Brittany Harris’s realtor advised her to look at this house before building began, the home had been standing empty in Green Island for the past three years. While it was not love at first sight, something about the home convinced the Harrises to forgo their building plans. Perhaps it was the classic white painted brick, or the perfectly private location. Regardless, during her last minute visit Brittany knew that she could see her family inhabiting the charming residence for years to come. With features from their original building plans already in this gem of a home, all that was left to do was make it their own.
were spent renovating mainly the main floor. The kitchen and master bedroom were relocated, and a small dining area was added. The bright rooms full of natural light, open floor plan, and Beth Beaudoin’s interior design complement what remains of the home’s older architecture. The four bedroom, four bath sits on five acres and features a guest house, a wine cellar fit for 500 bottles, and a stunning pool and pavilion redone in 2008 by Superior Pools and Jack Jenkins Architecture after the 2007 tornado. These are just a few of the home’s beautiful qualities. The redone interiors are what truly set this home apart from the rest. Interior designer Beth Beaudoin says, “Working with Mrs. Brittany Harris on this project was so much fun and a true collaboration. She has a definite personal style, and we worked hand-in-hand to bring her vision to life. The Harrises had some great existing pieces to work with, and we layered in new pieces that we sourced from all over! Brittany is a dedicated researcher, so she was the perfect partner to help me put this puzzle together. This home truly reflects Brittany and Jay and is a perfect fit for the precious Harris family.” Join SVM as we show off this unique Green Island treasure.
THE STUDY The citron sofa adds a splash of color to the otherwise neutral hued study. The Zak & Fox and Schumacher pillows tie in perfectly with the black and white photography by Suzanne Hughston. The Moroccan wool shag rug and chandelier from West Elm make the room feel chic and polished.
Under the guidance of architect Jack Jenkins, a floor plan was drawn out to better suit the family. After they purchased the home in 2015, four months SVM
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LIVING ROOM The kitchen opens up to the bright and airy living room. The largely neutral room is accented with eye catching splashes of persimmon and turquoise. The Lee Industries sofa and chairs with their neutral Jane Churchill-Adler fabric serve as blank canvases for both the bright floral Brunschwig & Fils and turquoise Manuel Canovas pillows. The sleek concrete and steel custom cocktail table is by Brent Miller. The black marble fireplace has remained untouched since 1938 and perfectly complements the black wooden chairs by Noir and the dark walnut finish of the wood floors.
“Working with Brittany on this project was so much fun and a true collaboration. She has a definite personal style, and we worked hand-in-hand to bring her vision to life.� - Interior Designer BETH BEAUDOIN
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MASTER The master bedroom is another product of the Harris’s renovations. Originally the space for the den, the chandelier is another original fixture. The fourteen foot vaulted ceiling and crisp white walls give the room a modern feel, while the four poster mahogany bed, custom bedding from Legacy Linens, toile fabric pillows and drapery by Schumacher, and antiqued mirror dresser from Restoration Hardware ensure a traditional Southern touch.
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Originally the master bedroom, this bedroom features a peach alcove fit with a chandelier from Stray Dog, beautiful Pine Cone Hill bedding, and spunky throw pillows with fabric by Columbus native Lulie Wallace. With built in window seats overlooking the terrace on the opposite wall, this room is a girl’s paradise. .
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The light toned blues and greens present in this room create the ideal space for the Harris’s daughter Anna to play and relax. The light blue walls perfectly complement the retro floral pattern shams and the green dust ruffles.
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KITCHEN Standing where the original formal dining room was, the kitchen features a gorgeous Carrara marble island with a stainless steel apron sink and overhead lanterns from Circa Lighting. A six burner Wolf gas stove complete with a custom zinc stove hood by Ed James of Cotton Custom Metals resides opposite the island. The Harrises added the breakfast room during renovations, and fit it with drapery by Galbraith & Paul and a bamboo chandelier by Currey & Co. The doors lead out to a screened in porch perfect for outdoor dining. BASEMENT FAMILY ROOM Located right off of the pool, the basement family room was also redone in 2008 by Jack Jenkins following the tornado. The brick floors allow for the children to come into this Spanish inspired room still dripping wet from a swim, making this the perfect space for gatherings with friends.
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BACK PATIO The backyard garden is a personal oasis for the Harrises, and it’s easy to see why. They created an environment that brings the outdoors in and the indoors out with the right decoration and space. A cement coffee table adds an element of age and can withstand the humidity. POOL PAVILION Perhaps one of the best features of the home, the pool pavilion was redone in 2008 by Jack Jenkins after tornado damage. Superior Pools created an outdoor oasis that can be used year round (the family loves to heat the pool on Christmas Eve for a dip in December!) With outdoor furniture from Restoration Hardware an outdoor concrete table by Brent Miller Designs, this pavilion is the ideal space to enjoy time outside, no matter the season.
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Over 95 percent of American olives come from climate-friendly California.
Mount of Olives, Jerusalem
OLIVES
For the Greeks, olives were a gift of the goddess Athena to the Athenians; therefore, it had the emblematic presence of the goddess. Today, Olives are considered a powerful and delicious fruit that can provide the human body with a wealth of health benefits, including their ability to prevent bone loss, prevent various cancers, reduce inflammation and arthritis, improve digestion, soothe allergic reactions, improve blood circulation, protect against heart disease, boost cognitive function, defend against infections, and lower blood pressure.
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ROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS The olive has such a long and beloved history in the Mediterranean that, to an Italian, olive trees almost seem holy. From the olive’s place in early mythology to its current culture; its many varieties, colors, flavors and curing methods; and its perfect versatility on the antipasto board, there is so much to say about the “noble fruit.” There is something surprisingly modest about olive trees, given their noble history and legendary reputation, going back far before biblical times. For an American, the first time you meet the tree in person you may well be shocked by the extraordinary ordinariness of it. Its shape and proportions are remarkably reminiscent of a dowdy, good-natured housewife – the kind who greets you in a tattered apron, with a disarming smile. Quite often, there is nothing particularly breathtaking or impressive about the tree’s height or girth; nothing striking or exotic about its leaves or fragrance. And if you ever get a chance to climb one to pick its fruit – which is remarkably easy to do, given how short and accommodating the younger trees are. But for an Italian, as for most Mediterranean people, the olive tree has been seen throughout history as almost holy – a symbol of peace, victory, Soviewsmag.com
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and the endurance of life itself – evoking feelings of harmony, vitality, and health. The ancient trees grow in wondrous, tangled ways, with trunks resembling characters in fairy tales. The olive tree is one of the heartiest of all trees on the planet: able to survive salt water, adapting itself to almost any sunny and temperate environment, able to thrive in most soils, retaining its leaves year round, and living, in some cases, more than a thousand years, occasionally bearing fruit for centuries. In Greek mythology, Zeus pronounced Athena the victor in a competition because it was she who had bestowed upon mankind the most useful plant of all: the olive tree. These ancient trees, which originated in the region that is today called Turkey, have had a huge impact on all the important civilizations of the Mediterranean for at least 4,000 years – providing food, medicinal potions, and the most nourishing of oils. Today there are 800 million olive trees growing on Earth, and no less than 500 different “cultivars,” or varieties of olives.
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The harvesting of olives is almost always done by hand – slow, labor-intensive work, usually done without mechanical devices of any kind except perhaps a rake. Olives are easily bruised and must be handled gently,
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NUMBER ONE FAN Thomas Jefferson was an early olive fan: after an olive-observing Mediterranean vacation taken in 1787 while serving as America’s ambassador to France, he pronounced the olive “the worthiest plant to be introduced in America” and “the richest gift of heaven.”
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Greek olive scene- National Geographic About 90 percent of the world’s olive crop goes to make olive oil.
especially “table olives,” meaning those intended to be eaten – as antipasti, condiments, or used in sauces – as opposed to crushed into oil. Most of the table olives we eat come from Italy, Greece, France, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, and California. The varieties of table olives harvested in the Mediterranean area are particularly rich – such as the Picholine and Niçoise from France; the Kalamata from Greece; and the Gaeta, Taggiasca and Bella di Cerignola cultivars from Italy.
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iven how beloved the olive is, it’s ironic how intolerably bitter this uncured fruit is. Unless you have grown up around the trees and developed the taste for its fruit since childhood, it is simply impossible There are to pluck an olive off the tree and eat it. Only dozens of after long, elaborate curing processes and varieties of marinating do olives acquire their exquisite taste. How olives each with this wondrous alchemy – on par with the transformation a different of grapes into wine or barley into whiskey – was sought shape, size, and discovered must contribute in part to the mystery and and color. allure of the olive.
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Today olives are available in the market in a variety ways: natural and pitted, seasoned with a range of herbs, spices, hot peppers, and even lemon and orange zests. Olives are a natural product, a guilt-free nutritious food with an exotic, sophisticated taste. Because their salty, dark flavor complements so many alcoholic beverages – wine and aperitifs, and, most famously of course, vodka and gin – olives are standard fare at cocktail hours and celebratory gatherings. Olives stuffed with cheese, peppers, anchovies, or almonds provide a special panache to such occasions.
Olive harvestBritish Museum, London.
In short, the versatility and range of culinary pleasure olives provide make it easy to understand why they are considered one of the greatest gifts of the gods – who clearly intended to stop by for dinner periodically. svm
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DREAM come TRUE The Wrights’ long love for a Columbus home - not far from their former Hilton Avenue house - has led to a fairy-tale ending.
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The Wrights were attracted to the house in part by its large backyard, which already housed a small greenhouse. Ernie Wright has a bit of a green thumb, and puts the greenhouse to plenty of use while tending his vegetable garden. The yard was designed and is maintained by Chris Harman with Wildwood Gardens.
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n the heart of midtown Columbus, Ernie and Kim Wright have created their own personal paradise on Hilton Avenue. When the pair first moved to the traditional-style home, they knew they had some work to do in the way of renovations and redecorating. The Wrights brought together an excellent team of local artists and contractors in order to create their dream home.
Visitors can see bits and pieces of the Wrights’ personal style and touches throughout the home, which still manages to maintain its classic, early midcentury stylings in the charming original pieces the Wrights elected to keep during the renovation process.
Originally built in the early 1950s, the house is made entirely out of concrete, which is a nice feature when it comes to heating and cooling. All the mill work featured in the home is made of plaster. When it came to updating the electronics in the house, Edwards Electric rewired the entire home, while Watley Heating and Air installed a new furnace and air conditioning units.The house was renovated in 2017 by Rem Brady Construction. Supporting local businesses is very important to the Wrights, a fact which is made evident as one wanders through their home. From the art on the walls to the mason work to the landscaping, all the major and minor finishing touches were crafted by local hands, in particular Betsy Illges, who pulled the home together by arranging both the indoor and outdoor flowers and plants, and Chris Harman with Wildwood Gardens. Chris Harman carefully hand-picked each of the plants, bushes, and mature trees on the lot to cultivate the perfect outdoor space for the Wrights, and these are the finishing touches that help to give the home a real “wow” factor. The pool in the backyard was built by Aqua Creations, and the interior of the home was furnished by Interior Designer Jeanie Hinson Bross of Hinson Galleries. The Wrights were initially drawn to the home on Hilton Avenue by the lot it stands on, which includes a big yard with a lot of green space, space for both of their personal hobbies (woodworking for Ernie and sewing for Kim), a screened-in porch on the front of the house, a spacious parking area for when they entertain, a greenhouse in the back for Ernie to tend to vegetables, and a backyard with room for a pool. SVM
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hat was previously the formal living room is now the family’s every day TV room. The television over the fireplace and the bright, comfortable furniture make this the perfect gathering place for friends and family. Decorator Charlotte Calhoun was once again in charge of creating the perfect look for the space, while Kim lent her hand in choosing colors, patterns, and fabrics, including the green and white throw pillows from Valley Fabrics. Kim also wanted to make sure that lots of light was able to get into the room, which is why they avoided heavy, full curtains for the windows.
Since Kim and Ernie love to support local artists, the living room features several stand-out pieces by artists Erin Gregory (next to the fireplace), and Jill Chancey Philips (over the credenza). The wall color here is “Rainwashed” by Sherwin Williams. The furniture in this room was purchased from Hinson Galleries.
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TOP: With this room, the Wrights wanted to go for a more casual feeling, which is why they opted for simpler window treatments instead of heavier full silk ones. In addition, Kim had the idea to use a Welsh wooden dresser to display the family china, rather than keeping it in a more traditional china cabinet. These are the sort of details that help to make the room feel like a family space, where a hearty meal is served every day of the week, not just on holidays. RIGHT: Although it is a relatively small space, the home’s sitting room quickly became one of the Wrights’ favorite family spots. With comfy chairs from Hinson Galleries, the sitting room is very inviting and presents itself as the perfect place for catching up and spending time with family. The painting on the right wall was done by Columbus artist Erin Gregory.
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TOP: The master bedroom is where some of the home’s classical period features really start to stand out, particularly in the design of the headboard and even in minute details like the blinds, which are finished with fabric tape, a detail true to 1950s home design. The front pillow on the bed was monogrammed by Kim herself, in her in-home sewing studio. The beautiful furniture was found at Hinson Galleries. On the left side of the room, a former window was transformed into a door that leads to the outside garden, meaning that the Wrights are only a step away from one of their favorite features of their home. Finally, the bedroom features another painting by Erin Gregory, which really helps bring the room to life with its bright colors and cobalt blue background. RIGHT: This bathroom, like all the bathrooms in the house, was completely gutted and remodeled with the assistance of Rem Brady with Rem Brady Construction here in Columbus. The tile pattern on the floor and in the shower is marble to match the countertops, and is laid in a basket weave pattern. The tile is from Flooring and More. SVM
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Updating your home’s landscaping is a great way to increase the value of your property and create outdoor spaces for relaxing and entertaining. The Wrights’ landscaping, created by Chris Harman with Wildwood Gardens, mirrors the strong geometry of the house. Chris was able to soften the sharp edges by planting short bushes and flowers throughout the back yard.
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TOP: The Wrights converted what was once two separate rooms into the welcoming and spacious kitchen we now see here: a former laundry room was opened up to create a “break and art” area that makes up half of the eat-in kitchen. The brick floors were done by Joey Mirabella, while the subway tile (featured on the walls as a backsplash) is from Flooring and More, who also provided tile throughout the rest of the home. The centerpiece of the room, the island, features Carerra marble countertops and cyprus cabinets, which match the wall cabinets and the cyprus ceiling. The cabinets on both the island and the walls were done by John Schwan with Hammerhead Carpentry, while Daniel Appliances provided the stainless steel Viking brand appliances. The wall color, “Natural Choice”, is by Sherwin Williams. BOTTOM: As one of the features that initially drew the Wrights to the home, the screened-in porch on the front of the house is one of their favorite spots. It contains a television and sound system, done by Custom Radio, perfect for watching football games while enjoying a nice natural breeze, one of the Wrights’ favorite family activities. Furniture is from Hinson Galleries.
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Parallel LIVES THE LIGHTER SIDE
We all share common threads in life. Whether it be enjoying similar TV shows, foods, stores, or the same types of people, all of humanity is connected in one way or another. In essence, we all live through parallel lives - living, breathing and existing through subtle, but ever existent, common pulses.
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Vinyl recordings have been around longer than you think. They have been traced back to the early 19th century in France, as well as to a man named Emile Berliner.
“Thriller” by Michael Jackson sold 65 million albums, the most ever, and won a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards, including 1984 Album of the Year.
In 2013, “The Dark Side of the Moon” by Pink Floyd was selected for preservation in the United States National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress for being deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”
The Beatles’ iconic album cover, Abbey Road, is the most famous and imitated image in the history of recorded music.
Despite rumors, as of 2017, Urban Outfitters is not the number one vinyl album retailer. According to Billboard, Amazon is the currently the leader in these sales with a 12.3% market share.
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As of April 2017, Spotify has 140 million monthly active users and 50 million paying subscribers, most of them being millennials.
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Zero Freitas, a Brazilian tycoon, has the largest vinyl collection in the world, with a whopping 6 million records in his personal possession.
Ashton Kutcher has tweeted his love and addiction for Spotify. He links tracks on Spotify for his wife and more than 7,378,355 followers on Twitter to check out.
Spotify provides access to over 30 million songs, with more music being added every day.
Drake’s One Dance, featuring Wizkid and Kyla, is now the most listened to track on the service, having accumulated 880 million streams worldwide since its premiere in April 2016.
Spotify selected Singapore as the Most Basic City in the World. This South Asian city-state listened to 281 % more Maroon 5 than the rest of the world did in 2013.
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Half of record buyers are under 25. Apparently, millennials love vinyl. Contrary to the stereotypical image of today’s ‘yoof’ listening to Spotify on smartphones, it turns out they actually have a pretty big appetite for vinyl.
Spotify went live (by invitation only) in Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, France, and Spain in October 2008.
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Perhaps the most famous records in the universe are the two copies of the Golden Record placed aboard the Voyager 1 and 2 spacecrafts. The Golden Records feature musical selections from different cultures and eras, spoken greetings from Earthpeople in fifty-five languages.
Spotify is a Swedish music, podcast, and video streaming service. Launched in October 2008 by startup Spotify AB that provides digital rights management–protected content from record labels and media companies.
The most iconic young artist to have 3 of his songs featured in the Top 10 list of most-streamed songs in the history of Spotify is Justin Bieber.
In 2017, Google acquired Spotify in a $41.1 billion cash and equity deal.
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In 1857, French scientist Edouard-Léon Scott de Martinville developed the ‘Phonoautograph’, which used a vibrating diaphragm to record sound waves on paper.
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