Historic Original

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The historic town of Wake Forest struggles to maintain the viability of its core historic downtown district which dried up over half a century ago when the College of Wake Forest moved to Winston Salem, N.C.

The area is very quaint and reminiscence of times gone by. The Taste of Wake Forest Festival will show the history as well as the opportunities of living in the historic town today.

Wake Forest is the original home of W. F. University, prior to the tobacco fiefdom of the Reynolds family, deciding to counter the move of their #1 competitor, James Duke. When Mr. Duke was able to convince Trinity College to change its name for many millions of $$'s as well as land and buildings the Reynolds decided to counter the move. Originally the Reynolds family approached Davidson College in the Piedmont area of N.C. basically due to the religious beliefs of the Davidson College philosophy. Davidson College administration did not want to move or change it's name so they refused the offer.

Wake Forest College was cash strapped at the time and could use millions, as well as property, but they were funded by the N.C. Baptist Association. The Reynolds family approached with their offer to the N.C. Baptist Assoc. who were struggling to keep the college afloat. After some negotiations, as well as waiting for those attending the annual convention from the Eastern part of N.C., to head back home on a Sunday morning from Asheville, N.C. after the Association meeting, the vote was taken. It was a strategical move knowing those in the Eastern and Raleigh area would disapprove, so as the "Easterners" headed home it was approved to move the college to Winston Salem, although the name change did not occur as hoped.

Today the town is very proud of it's association with Wake Forest University as well as Southeastern Seminary, which had been part of Wake Forest College, but remained behind after the move occupying the former buildings of Wake Forest College.

The first Taste of Wake Forest festival is about how this small town has grown and continues to grow despite the serious setback of years ago. Today's it is a thriving town full of charm, history, and family friendly.

The first festival will highlight the Town and its historic core of lore and legend.

Bob Johnson, along with his wife and family, founded the Graham Johnson Cultural Arts Endowment, http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Graham-Johnson-Cultural-Arts-Endowment/125745284133521?ref=ts, upon the death of their 15 y.o. son to further the meaning of "Life is For The Living" for those left behind.

For a short video about the meaning of the GJCAE go here:

http://gjcae.org/component/content/article/1-who-we-are-/50-the-gjcae-video-on-what-is-going-on-and-the-goals-of-the-graham-johnson-cultural-arts-endowment

Historical Pendants - Mystical, Magical, Artistic

Modern jewelry has lost much of its charm due to minimalist trends and mass manufactured products. If you are wearing a pearl strand to a party, chances are you will meet many women who would be wearing pearl strands as well. To bring soul back into jewelry, many jewelers have started retailing historical jewelry. Historical pendants, especially, are much in demand because of low cost, unique designs, quaint symbolism, and as an easy to wear option for any occasion.

Antique pendants, manufactured decades, even centuries, back can be found through online stores and estate sales. Many antique pendants are former heirlooms, and their value depends on their condition. If the pendant is very old, a little chipping and discoloration will not decrease its value significantly. Newer historical pendants (say, dating back to the 1920s or later) do need to be in a good condition for their value to appreciate after a while. Think of your antique pendants as an investment - the older they become, the more they will appreciate in price, if you can manage to maintain their original shine and good condition.

Art And History

Historical jewelry has a lot to do with art. Many jewelers who design historical pendants carry certificates from art galleries and museums testifying to the authenticity of their designs. Some jewelers are inspired by the jewelry worn by women depicted in old portraits - Jean Auguste Ingres' Madame Moitessier, Boucher's Madame Bergeret, even van Rijn's Lucretia.

How do you know if the pendants have really been copied out of old patterns? Look for a certificate from a museum. For example, the Smithsonian provides a certificate of authenticity to a Danish jeweler specializing in Viking jewelry and historical pendants. Visit museums if you can find time - the displays will give you an idea of popular fashions and styles in medieval or older times. You don’t need to do in-depth research in historical pendants and their history, but it helps to know your Egyptian cartouches from Viking Thor symbols.

Every culture, every age has its own concept of beauty and flamboyance. Through historical pendants, you may gain an insight into the culture of your ancestors, or find out something new about people who exist solely in the pages of history now.

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I bought a bottle of absinthe how many shots before it works?

I bought a bottle of absinthe, name brand : "lucid"

As much as they say it is their original recipe, they like to lie. America gets the watered down version of pretty much every liquor product. The 62% alcohol content only hides the fact that they use far less wormwood in the American version. At least it is finally legal. You can import a real bottle from Europe now to taste the true recipe.

But, to activate the psychadelic effects of absinthe, you need to add a very poisonous and deadly substance to cube of sugar, then burn it before adding water. You can do your own research about that.

Basically, it's a load of BS anyways. Vincent Van Gogh and Edgar Allen Poe were said to have gone crazy from drinking absinthe, but they were raging alcoholics who would drink anything put in front of them regardless.

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