Kansas City Home & Garden has released its May 2009 issue. Featured in this issue are articles on a rebuilt home in Mission Hills, Montebella, showing the age of a home, faux finishing, Grand Lakes real estate, salt water pools, Greensburg Kansas, Vitamin D, and gardening.
Downsized Space, Enhanced Life
Soon-to-be empty nesters scrapped plans for a home on the links for a loft in a vibrant college town.
After living for years in a 3,600-square-foot home in Lawrence with almost an acre of land, Lisa and Brent Flanders were planning to move to another expansive new house with a large yard overlooking a golf course. After a year and a half designing their home, but before they broke ground, second thoughts about tending to landscaping and wasted space made them change their minds.
The soon-to-be empty nesters instead chose a downtown Lawrence loft one block off Massachusetts Street, a popular district with unique shops, bars and restaurants.
“We now have 2,500 square feet, and even though space is a premium, I have never felt like I’ve lost anything — I feel like I’ve gained a lot,” Lisa says. “When you go downstairs and walk out the door, the life of Lawrence is right there in front of you.”
Home Finding Direction
A hands-on homeowner discovers her own distinctive style amid a daunting remodeling job.
Georgian Rules
A Mission Hills rebuild becomes an instant architectural classic.
When Piper-Wind Architects and Joel Fritzel Construction were tapped by a Mission Hills homeowner to collaborate on a massive design project, the firms’ owners approached the challenge with a synchronicity of vision and passion.
The 15,000-square-foot home, plus cabana and lush grounds, took a year to meticulously design, followed by three years of construction and finishing. John and Joel concur that the experience was seamless, a rarity for a project of this magnitude.
The home’s exterior is built with antique reclaimed brick, and the wood trim at the front entrance and on the dormers and railings is decay- and rot-resistant Spanish cedar. The roof is a striking Vermont slate.
Best of Both Worlds
Luxury homes offer a unique sense of place with the feel of Italian countryside but views of the downtown skyline.
The Northland’s newest subdivision, Montebella, is now under construction on a bluff high above the Missouri River valley, offering sweeping vistas of the natural environment as well as the architecture of downtown Kansas City’s skyline.
Brothers John and David Barth of Barth Development Group have carved the community from the hillside to maximize the views. As John says, “A skyline view is a rare commodity. There are only so many unobstructed views available and to also have a river view is amazing.”
Located in Platte County on 9 Highway west of I-635 between Riverside and Parkville, the neighborhood is adjacent to award-winning Park Hill South High School. Another benefit John points out is that although conveniently located close to downtown and with quick access to all parts of town, Montebella is not located in Kansas City, Mo., rather Riverside, meaning it’s not subject to downtown’s 1-percent earnings tax.
When It’s Good to Show Age
Homeowners turn to stylish items with a past to add interior panache.
The possibility and personal fulfillment of living an eco-savvy life without sacrificing style and taste is a reality. As the green movement gains forward momentum, more of us are discovering the pleasure and beauty of adapting antiques, vintage, reclaimed and repurposed furnishings and accessories for interiors. Color, vibrancy, texture and life are found in furniture with a sumptuous patina and accessories made from discarded items that tickle the imagination.
Long-lasting heirloom quality is another reason people gravitate toward antiques. “We never have anything in our store that’s pressed wood. We have furniture that’s stood the test of time and will continue to march through the years,” Jane says.
The Finesse of Faux
If you want what you haven’t got, faux finishing can give it to you.
Maybe you have oak cabinets but want cherry. A wood door but you want iron. New drywall but you want 500-year-old-looking plaster. If you can’t get the real thing, faux finishing could be your solution. The word ‘faux’ is French for ‘false’ and historically stems from artists painting surfaces to look like other materials that were not available or affordable to their client. Today, faux is still a popular choice as a finish and can be applied to nearly any surface in the home, from walls to furniture.
But not all faux is the same. Some faux finishing can be super colorful or busy and some can be subtle. It can be classic or trendy. Back before paint was as good as it is today, plaster was used to cover walls, and different types of plaster gave different looks — high sheen or earthy texture — depending on the region of the world. All of these plasters still exist and are more abundant than ever.
Grand Standings
Investing in real estate at Grand Lake can be as easy-going as the waterways.
The peaceful, quiet getaway that is Grand Lake could be more than just a getaway. For many people, it is a full-time or part-time place to call home.
Whether you’re looking for a vacation home or a permanent vacation, there’s plenty of high-quality real estate — just ask all the homeowners who live in the popular Grove and Langley areas, where the majority of the population lives close to shopping venues, schools, restaurants and entertainment areas.
Pass the Salt
Saltwater pools gain in popularity among homeowners in search of less harsh and more eco-friendly waters.
Green hair; red, burning eyes; and itchy skin. No, it’s not the creature from the black lagoon, but a dip in a standard chlorine pool can make anyone bear a striking resemblance. In an effort to relax and swim in friendlier waters, many homeowners are turning away from the harsh chemicals in their pools to a much more innocuous element — salt.
Saltwater pools can be a softer, cleaner and fresher alternative to the discomfort of chlorine pools. “The comfort level of water is enhanced in the saltwater pool,” says Rick Banks, owner of Westbanks Aquascapes. “Softer water is nicer to hair and skin.”
Saltwater pools aren’t necessarily a novel idea since the technology has been around for quite some time. However, the recent preference for saltwater systems is more a reflection of the current greener state of mind many homeowners have adopted.
An Experimental Journey
This Kansas City, Mo., garden defies following recommended design guidelines — it simply (and beautifully) blossoms with the whims of a homeowner’s favorite pieces.
After living in a modern ranch house, tirelessly trying to spruce it up with architectural details, David and Judy Aull gave up on it and moved into a more historical home — a Normandy farmhouse filled with charm and history. At that time, in 1998, neither Judy nor David was interested in gardening.
The previous owners had bestowed them with an English garden in the backyard, surrounded on all sides by huge pine trees, some flower beds and a few overgrown plants. Also remaining were a gazebo sheltering an 18th-century English stone fountain, 19th-century French wrought iron fencing, 19th-century English wall fountain and antique well, and brick pathways and patio, uneven in some spots. The history was there, but Judy didn’t fully understand what she had or what it could be until she toured the herb garden at the John Wornall House Museum with a friend. Inspired, she immediately began to grow a green thumb.
Don’t Forget the “D”
Vitamin D is quickly becoming a common household name since recent studies have linked low levels to osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer, even death — and everything in between.
Vitamin D has long been overlooked and is now one of the two most essential nutrients commonly deficient in about 30-50 percent of the population.
A fat-soluble vitamin that’s essential for increased absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the gastrointestinal tract, this vitamin is found in fish and cod liver oils, fortified dairy products and is produced in the skin when exposed to sunlight. It’s a known fact that this nutrient is vital for bone health, but recent studies have shown it’s also important for optimal functioning of many organs and tissues, as well as the cardiovascular system. “Vitamin D is not so much a vitamin but a hormone,” says Dr. James O’Keefe, cardiologist at St. Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, UMKC professor and author of 165 scientific publications. “It activates genes throughout the body and in this way improves the health and function of many organs. The implications of vitamin D go far beyond bone and muscle health.”
The Greening of Greensburg
A small Kansas town makes a big mark in eco-friendly living.
Once the ferocious winds of the massive EF5 tornado diminished on May 4, 2007, the innovative rebuilding plans for the obliterated two-square-mile town began. In 24 months, the Kiowa County burg has become a literal laboratory of living sustainability and earned itself a spotlight on the national and international map of eco-friendly trends and cutting-edge products.
The stunning take-charge leadership in tiny Greensburg is proof positive that environmentally conscious living is attainable in both the public and private sectors when collaborative teamwork and a striking vision dovetail.
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Rolling Stone’s latest issue 1078 revisits one of their favorite artists, Bob Dylan, who has graced the covers of Rolling Stone 16 times. Also featured is an inside look at Obama’s security team, Mike Tyson’s fragile peace, Sasha Grey, and an interview with the Mayor of Braddock, PA.
Bob Dylan’s America
Our greatest songwriter inhabits an alternate land of Chuck Berry and Walt Whitman, Texas gunslingers and murder ballads. And he may be the last man living there.
Inside Obama’s Security Team
They rarely speak in public, but behind the scenes, Obama’s national security advisers are organizing the biggest overhaul of U.S. policy since World War II.
By Robert Dreyfuss
Mike Tyson’s Fragile Peace
With a brutally frank documentary hitting theaters, the former world champ is about to step back into the ring. But this time, it’s his demons staring back at him.
Sasha Grey: Porn’s Avenging Angel
Hardcore’s reigning princess reads Nietzsche, shuns drugs and is trying to change society’s attitudes about women and sexuality — one gangbang at a time.
The Mayor of Hell
Braddock, Pennsylvania, may be America’s worst town. Meet the Harvard-educated punk-rock pol who is trying to save it.
Rock & Roll
Resistance to Tour-Biz Merger Grows
How will the proposed $2.5 billion Ticketmaster/Live Nation deal affect artists and fans?
- Coachella: McCartney, Killers Kick Off Festival Season
- Chart Watch: Black Eyed Peas Hit Top With Electro Jam
- Crime: Phil Spector Found Guilty of Murder; Faces Life in Prison
- Exhibition: Hall of Fame Explores John Lennon’s New York Years
- Checking In: Yusuf Islam Revives the Cat Stevens Sound on New Disc
- Live: DMB’s New York Blowout Show
- Breaking: Airborne Toxic Event’s Bummed-Out Smash
Profile
Eric Church
Country’s new hitmaker loves Merle, hates trust-fund kids.
Q&A
Ben Harper
On finding inspiration riding city buses and his heavy new band, Relentless7
Records
Green Day’s Punk-Rock Opera
Epic new disc makes American Idiot sound like a warm-up.
Plus: Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, The Hold Steady, Diane Birch, St. Vincent, New York Dolls, Yusuf, Gomez, Serge Gainsbourg, Rick Ross, Trey Anastasio, Art Brut, Beastie Boys, Rodriguez, Manchester Orchestra, Death Cab for Cutie, Chrisette Michele, Jill Sobule and Playing for Change: Songs Around the World.
Fricke’s Picks:
Trembling Bells and John Martyn
Movies
Hot Summer Flicks
The scoop on Star Trek, Brüno and 14 more of the season’s best movies.
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Bow Tie, Inc. has released the June 2009 issue of Cat Fancy! Featured subjects in this months articles are a design for a new scratching post, Jenna Fischer, Matthew Sweet, keeping your cat safe in a natural disaster, Turkish Van breed, Egyptian Maus, combatting heartworm, soothing your cat’s dry skin naturally, and can cats predict earthquakes?
Home Life
While searching for the perfect scratcher, Sandy Robins gets the opportunity to design one.
Scratching is normal feline behavior. Apart from sharpening their claws, cats also scratch to mark their territory, exercise and reduce stress.
When shopping for scratching posts for my cats, I don’t quite get down on my hands and knees to scratch for myself, but I do try to view the scratchers from the feline perspective. I have no complaints about horizontal scratchers. In fact, there’s a plethora of wonderful shapes and sizes out there. It’s the upright posts that are a problem for my cats, because most of them are too short.
Like many of their furry relatives, My cats like to stand up, stretch and scratch vertically. When they stand on there hind legs and puts her paws up, she reaches nearly 3 feet long. And she isn’t even a big breed! So what is a bigger cat such as a Maine Coon supposed to do apart from attack furniture in its quest for something tall to get its claws into?
Cat Lady Goes Hollywood
Actress Jenna Fischer dishes on rising to stardom with her cat in tow.
Actress Jenna Fischer has become a new America’s Sweetheart of sorts playing Pam, a lovably ordinary receptionist on the hit NBC television show “The Office.” But when the director yells cut and the cast goes home, it’s life as usual for Fischer and her best friend, Andy.
“There’s an aspect of Hollywood that can be a little superficial. I try not to partake in that too much. As actors, we get invited to parties and cocktail events and movie premieres all the time. I could be doing something like that every night of the week,” Fischer says, adding that she prefers to spend her free time at home with Andy. “I love to sit and watch TV. In the winter, I love to sit by the fire and watch a movie with him on my lap all covered up. I love just anything that’s sleeping and cuddling and relaxing.”
“Andy is my first and only cat that I’ve ever had,” says the actress who has also fostered more than a dozen cats in need of help. “And you know, he’s just been my best friend now for 16 years.”
When Disaster Strikes
Prepare now to keep both yourself and your cat safe.
Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and fires wreak havoc in the lives of all in their paths. While some disasters provide time to evacuate, others take victims by surprise. Prepare yourself and your cats now to give you the best possible chance for survival regardless of the type of disaster you face.
During a disaster, your cat normally is safest when you are together, but some disasters strike when you aren’t home or are unable to take your cat with you. Make sure your neighbors know how many cats you have so they can help if needed. Also keep a current rescue alert sticker (available for free from the ASPCA) on your doors. The sticker tells first responders how many and what types of pets you have in your house.
Breed Snapshot: Turkish Delight
The distinctive Turkish Van can trace its roots back thousands of years.
When the knobs on her entertainment center mysteriously came loose, Linda Gorsuch, secretary of the Cat Fanciers’ Association’s (CFA) Turkish Van breed council, knew one of her sweet Turkish Vans had discovered a new way to make mischief.
“One of my kittens was unscrewing the hardware on the knobs,” she explains, noting the breed’s intelligence and uncanny ability to find new ways to play. “This breed can think up things to do that most other cats wouldn’t.”
That innocent ingenuity led Pat Chapman, a Turkish Van breeder in Texas, to install childproof latches on her kitchen cabinets.
That problem-solving ability — and a general zest for life — attract more and more fans every year. Combined with the cat’s devotion to its owner, the traits make the Turkish Van an ideal pet, Chapman says. “They are friendly, affectionate and loyal.”
Looking Good for Their Age
Thousands of years old, Egyptian Maus remain as beautiful as they ever were.
The ancient Egyptians knew what they were doing. And for that, we owe them a debt of gratitude. How did they figure out that whole mummification thing? And it’s hard to think of engineering feats more impressive than the Pyramids. Certainly the Sphinx, with its majestic feline body, gives outsiders a look into yet another facet of this fascinating culture — its love of cats.
Thank you, ancient Egypt, for the gift of domesticated cat companions. Because of the Egyptians, the wild spotted cats that roamed the streets hunting vermin were tamed and, eventually, admired and revered as sacred.
Health & Care
Combat Heartworm
Prevent this mosquito-borne parasite from wreaking havoc on your cat’s health.
Heartworm, long considered a dog’s disease, now is recognized as a deadly threat to cats, too. Fortunately, this mosquito-borne disease is entirely preventable.
“It’s so easy for owners to prevent, but compliance is pretty low,” says Tom Nelson, DVM, of the Animal Medical Center in Anniston, Ala., past president of the American Heartworm Society (AHS) and board member of the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC). People should understand that the four drugs approved for cats “all work extremely well when given every month [and] are all very safe,” he adds.
“It’s much more effective to prevent than to try to remedy heartworm disease,” agrees Jane Brunt, DVM, of the Cat Hospital at Towson in Baltimore, a past president of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). She urges using preventives year-round — not just during mosquito season — and says that broad-spectrum topicals “can take care of mosquitoes, as well as fleas, roundworms, hookworms, ear mites and other parasites.”
Natural Cat
Soothe your cat’s dry skin naturally.
Figgy scratched her red, itchy bumps until she developed bloody sores. Jasper clawed constantly at his irritated face, neck and ears. Maya fretted and scratched her dry, flaky skin. While all of these cats were plagued with itchiness, each one probably had a vastly different illness.
“Whether using conventional or alternative treatments, it’s best to start with a diagnosis,” says Pam Truman, DVM, a holistic veterinarian based in Overland Park, Kan. “That way, you can formulate a methodical treatment plan.”
Common causes of itchy feline skin include allergies to food, inhaled materials (such as pollens and airborne particles) or things that touched the skin (such as carpet); fungal infections (such as ringworm); parasites (including fleas, ticks and mites); autoimmune diseases; matted, poorly groomed fur; and a shoddy diet.
Training & Behavior
Can Cats Predict Earthquakes?
Science says no, but many owners disagree.
Earthquake. The word elicits visions of great cracks in the ground, canyons leading to the center of the earth, buildings crumbling and major bridges swinging vehicles from their grasp. These are film versions of this natural phenomenon that occurs 500,000 times a year according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). In reality, humans don’t even feel 80 percent of all earthquakes. Only 100 earthquakes a year cause any damage. And yet we are fearful. Are our pets fearful as well? Can animals predict earthquakes even before scientists? Scientific studies and anecdotal evidence raise an interesting debate.
Cats Rock
Singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet turns his love for cats into an art form.
You probably know Matthew Sweet best as a singer/songwriter and creator of tuneful pop melodies. His albums “Girlfriend” and “100% Fun” both have gone platinum. But did you know that this guy also is cat-crazy? Sweet and his wife own four cats that this L.A.-based rocker dotes on and talks about with as much affection as he does about rock and roll. Meet Matthew Sweet: cat lover.
“My love of cats goes as far back as I can remember,” says the 40-something guitarist, bassist and producer, who’s so pleasant, you’d think his last name was actually an adjective.
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Condé Nast has released their May 2009 issue of Bon Appétit. This is the month for their annual Travel issue! The United States has become a global culinary destination—with refined regional cuisines, ethnic food of every stripe, and artisanal foods that rival the best in the world. A California road trip, a visit to New York’s new restaurant row, a delicious dinner in New Orleans—these stories and more. These stories are a celebration of American food in all its delicious variety.
The United Plates of America
A guide to the best things to eat, drink, and buy in all 50 states.
The New American Classics
Ready for a modern take on iconic, all-American dishes? Recipes like Zinfandel-braised beef short ribs, green curry with seafood, and many more are destined to be the new standards.
A Scene Grows in Brooklyn
Just across the river from Manhattan, Williamsburg has become a foodie destination. BRETT MARTIN explores a neighborhood where innovative restaurants thrive alongside 100-year-old eating institutions.
Big on Pig
With American heritage purveyors leading the way, there’s no better time to join the artisanal pork revolution.
Entertaining with Style®
A Big Easy Party
A warm New Orleans spring evening is the perfect backdrop for a menu of Creole, Cajun, and locavore comfort cooking—plus cocktails and beer.
Food’s Golden State
Whether it’s the fertile soil, blissful climate, or boho locals, there’s something about California that’s made it the forerunner of countless food trends. Nathalie Jordi hits the road to find the tastemakers behind California’s unique food culture and gets a taste of what’s in store for the future.
Diner Desserts
Retro American sweets are better than ever in refined recipes for creamy cheesecake, banana cream pie, milk shakes, and mile-high chocolate cake.
Starters®
The Sazerac.
In 19th century New Orleans, a descendant of escaped slaves created a cocktail that became into an American classic.
Fast Easy Fresh®
Quick everyday recipes from the Bon Appétit test kitchen.
Family Style
Kids (with a little help from Dad) can whip up this special Mother’s Day breakfast in bed.
At The Market®
Spring Greens
This special tear-out guide features recipes and tips for dandelion greens, Swiss chard, and mustard greens.
Wine & Spirits
Hot on the trail of artisanal spirits in Oregon, HEATHER JOHN gets a refreshing look at Portland’s incredible wineries, microbreweries, and distilleries.
Cooking Life
A throwback to the early 1920s, green goddess dressing is a tangy, creamy revelation.
Health Wise
With long-held concern over sodium and high blood pressure, is salt getting a fair shake? John Hastings finds out how to season without guilt.
Prep School®
Making harissa from scratch; perfecting layer cakes; acing buttercream; and more.
Feedback: Jennifer Garner
The actress and mom of two describes the perfect snack, recalls an exquisite meal, and reveals a secret (a cabinet full of chocolate!).
Recipes
Cover Recipe
Beef Shank and Sausage Ragù with Whole Grain Spaghetti 92
Appetizers
Asiago-Stuffed Dates with Bacon and Smoked Paprika
Asparagus, Fingerling Potato, and Goat Cheese Pizza
Asparagus Salad with Parmesan Dressing
Baby Greens with Artisanal Cheeses and Charcuterie
Grilled Romaine and Halloumi Cheese with Mint Vinaigrette
Smoked Trout Spread
Beverages
Almond-Banana Smoothies
Malted Vanilla Milk Shakes
Pimm’s Cup Cocktails
The Sazerac
Soups, Breads
Pint-Size Lemon-Poppy Seed Muffins
Pizza Dough
Seville Chorizo and Manchego Savory Cakes
Spring Greens and Lima Bean Soup
Thai Green Curry with Seafood
Salads, Salad Dressings
Asian Noodle Salad with Shrimp
Asparagus Salad with Parmesan Dressing
Baby Greens with Artisanal Cheeses and Charcuterie
Coleslaw with Remoulade Dressing
Creole Marinated Tomatoes
Curried Carrot Salad with Nonfat Yogurt
Green Goddess Dressing
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Red Bell Pepper
Strawberry-Citrus Salad
Breakfast Dishes
Almond-Banana Smoothies
Pint-Size Lemon-Poppy Seed Muffins
Strawberry-Citrus Salad
Wheat Germ Scones with Dried Fruit and Nuts
Main Courses
Fish, Seafood
Arctic Char with King Trumpet Mushrooms, Fingerlings, and Meyer Lemon Butter Sauce
Asian Noodle Salad with Shrimp
Herb-Roasted Salmon, Potatoes, Carrots, and Sugar Snap Peas
Mahi-Mahi in Tomato-Olive Sauce
Open-Face Crab Burgers with Red Pepper Dressing
Seared Scallops with Bok Choy and Miso
Thai Green Curry with Seafood
Meats
Beef Shank and Sausage Ragù with Whole Grain Spaghetti
Grilled Grass-Fed Rib-Eye Steaks with Balsamic-Caper Vinaigrette
Pasta alla Gricia
Pork Chops with Leeks in Mustard Sauce
Sausage Risotto with Spring Greens
Spanish-Style Pork Rib Roast with Pan-Roasted Romesco Sauce
Stir-Fried Beef, Broccoli, and Yams
Sun-Dried Tomato and Fennel Sausage Patties with Creamy Polenta
Zinfandel-Braised Beef Short Ribs with Rosemary-Parsnip Mashed Potatoes
Poultry
Chicken and Spring Greens Gratin
ChickenMole
Deep-Fried Chickens
Moroccan Chicken with Green Olives and Lemon
Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts with Lemon-Mustard Arugula Salad
Spicy Turkey Chile Verde with Hominy and Squash
vegetarian Asparagus, Fingerling Potato, and Goat Cheese Pizza
Curried Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew
Double-Dutch Mac and Cheese with Chard
Pasta, Pizza, Rice
Asparagus, Fingerling Potato, and Goat Cheese Pizza
Beef Shank and Sausage Ragù with Whole Grain Spaghetti
Double-Dutch Mac and Cheese with Chard
Pasta alla Gricia
Pizza Dough
Sausage Risotto with Spring Greens
Sandwiches
Open-Face Crab Burgers with Red Pepper Dressing
Steak Sandwiches with Bacon, Arugula, Camembert, and Caramelized Onion
Vegetables, Side Dishes
Coleslaw with Remoulade Dressing
Creamy Polenta
Creole Marinated Tomatoes
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Red Bell Pepper
Spring Greens Sauté with Bacon and Walnuts
White Beans with Tasso
Sauces
Green Goddess Dressing
Desserts
Cinnamon-Dusted Mini Churros
Strawberry “Shortcakes”
Cakes
Brownie-Bottom Lemon Cheesecake
Mile-High Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Buttercream
Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Cream Frosting
Cookies
Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Cookie and Strawberry Gelato Sandwiches
Frozen Desserts
Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Cookie and Strawberry Gelato Sandwiches
Cinnamon-Rum Ice Cream
Fresh Strawberry Gelato
Malted Vanilla Milk Shakes
Pies, Tarts
Caramel-Apple Tartlets with Cinnamon-Rum Ice Cream
Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie
Puddings
S’mores Dark Chocolate Puddings
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Hemmings Motor News has released its latest issue! Featured in this issue are 16 pages of readers restoration projects, photo of an 8 wheel ambulance in 1928, Georgetown Texas Area Car Club show, Studebaker, and other great articles.
Reader Restorations
Garages throughout America and Canada, as well as those belonging to our friends in Europe, are humming with activity, as proven by the 34 restoration profiles shown on these 16 pages. From basic repaints to multi-year, body-off restorations, enthusiasts everywhere are making their dreams come true by building the cars they always wanted to own.
Lost & Found
To our knowledge, and consciously excluding military trucks, the only eight-wheeled automobiles built were some oddball Japanese supercar and the Reeves Octo-Auto. That was, until we received this photo from reader Mike Rettie of Alameda, California. Mike writes, “The negative was found in the estate of Lewis Clark of Alameda. I scanned it and had friends look at it for possible ID. Plate is California, 1928. Photo taken in front of side door of the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Someone out there knows what this is, but not me.”
Club News:
The Georgetown Texas Area Car Club (GTACC) car show is having fun and doing good at the same time: Raising money for their scholarship fund is just as important to the GTACC as showing their cars, and last year, more than 1,000 people came out to make the Georgetown show (just north of Austin) a huge success.
Studebaker Loss and Legacy
One question people ask me more than just about any other is “Why did Studebaker go out of business?” There are a lot of opinions. Some folks think the failure of all the independents was inevitable. Others believe the Big Three deliberately drove Studebaker out of business. A few armchair analysts have even put forth the idea that Studebaker was a backwards company that made cars no one wanted to buy.
Special Feature: SEMA 2008
When you think of the big SEMA convention, it’s usually visions of custom hot rods, colorful street rods, modified muscle cars and wild sport compact cars that flit before your mind’s eye. But there’s also a fairly large presence of parts manufacturers who focus solely on bringing formerly unavailable body and trim parts back into production.
Strangled by Success
Luxury with a racing link, the Model K had it all… You don’t throw a big party and expect nobody to show up. Just like you don’t dump a ton of money into winning a globe-spanning automotive endurance race over nonexistent roads, promoted by two of the world’s largest newspapers, and not expect to make a killing in sales afterward.
Peculiar Fishbowl
A 1977 AMC Pacer pulls its weight–and then some… Imagine, if you will, a cross between a Porsche 356 and a Valiant station wagon. In your mind’s eye, well, the result likely deserves euthanization, but to Buddy Turner, the result was not only his ideal automobile, but also exactly what he discovered in 1977 at the AMC dealership in Marietta, Georgia. That’s when he first realized that he needed to buy a Pacer.
Airstream Keepsake
Twice forgotten, a 1936 De Soto sees the light again… Think “barn find.” What springs to mind? An abandoned auto, in pristine condition, tucked away in some forgotten corner, just waiting to be rescued. It doesn’t matter what type of car it is–a Classic, a Fifties cruiser or a monster-cube muscle car–the barn find is a common dream among experienced and novice collectors alike. Most remember what happened after its rediscovery, but rarely does anyone recall the events that placed the vehicle in hibernation for decades. One of those unusual exceptions is Denny and Melissa Aungst and their 1936 De Soto Airstream.
History of Automotive Design
Pininfarina wooed Cadillac with the unique Jacqueline… In all their long and illustrious histories, the names of Cadillac and Pininfarina have seldom been intertwined. In fact, it wasn’t until the Allanté roadster of 1987 that a production car would wear the badges of both the Turin carrozzeria and the Standard of the World, and the two companies have yet to collaborate again.
Auto Art
Troy Paiva lights up the night… Some critics may insist that no amount of studied technique and talent can elevate photography to the realm of fine art, because those naysayers think that lining up a shot and clicking the shutter is all that this medium requires of its creator. For the last 20 years, California native Troy Paiva has been carefully crafting often-surreal light-painted night photography, and the legions of enthusiasts who follow–and emulate–his groundbreaking work would argue otherwise.
Books & Literature
Model A ads; disappointing GM design overview… Rarely will a two-star rated book be worthy of the Featured Title selection, but few books are produced with such high print quality as this. But remember that old racing saying, “all show and no go”?
Small Cars
Hot-hued Henry J; stunning 1971 Cutlass Supreme… Most. Fantastic. Automotive. Color. Ever. We’re still catching our breath after spotting a Kaiser Traveler wearing Indian Ceramic at the Old Westbury, New York, show last year, and now here’s this primo Henry J in the same shade. This is from the Platinum Collection, Sun Star’s vaunted premium line, which delivers famously. The little flathead straight-six and its bay look terrific, with scissor hinges, braided cabling and a delicate prop rod. There’s a separate under-dash heater, a jack and tools in the cargo area, and exquisite underbody detail that includes a clutch cable. Latch detail is cast into the doorjambs and the interior looks flawless–probably better turned out than a real Henry J’s. It’s just the ticket for the independent nation.
Mechanical Marvels
Vaporization issues heat up… Rudolf Diesel invented the compression ignition engine in 1897. Shortly thereafter, advances in the refining industry produced gasoline–but not in its modern form. Back then, gasoline was basically a derivative of kerosene, a waste byproduct of early oil refining. It was considered a nuisance and was disposed of by being dumped onto the ground or into rivers. Soon, however, inventors recognized that gasoline’s high energy potential made it an ideal fuel, something that could advance engine development. There was a problem, though: Gasoline does not burn in liquid form. It needs to be atomized, emulsified and vaporized to ignite. This means it must be broken down into small particles, be mixed with air, and undergo a phase change through heat. The carburetor’s job is to accomplish the first two steps, while a process called the latent heat of vaporization takes credit for the last step.
Robert L. Clary
From tree to car, Robert Clary steers the patternmaking process… When Robert Clary went into business for himself in 1972, he had boxes of business cards printed up. In 2008, when he rearranged his shop, he threw out every single one. Not once in 36 years did he need to hand one out. In fact, it took us a year and a half to get him to agree to a profile, and that was only after early Olds specialist Joe Merli, for whom he’d patterned a flywheel and other parts (HCC #35), talked him into it. Heading gradually toward retirement (he’s cut down to a four-day week), Bob turns away business today.
Pioneers
Joseph W. Frazer left a series of successes in his wake… Put yourself in Henry J. Kaiser’s shoes. After historic success building dams, cargo ships, roads and communities, Kaiser decided to expand into building automobiles after the end of World War II. The car-starved United States burst with anticipation at the news that Kaiser, then the best-known living American, was even thinking about the car business. Before Kaiser could single-handedly revolutionize the industry, however, he needed a hand in place who really understood its workings. That partner turned out to be Joseph W. Frazer and, had a few events gone down differently, their auto company might have survived and succeeded.
Buyer’s Guide
Don’t overlook a stylish 1958-’60 Lincoln Continental… To some, the 1958 through 1960 Lincoln Mark III, IV and V Continentals are under-appreciated middle children, straddling the line between the understated, classic 1956-’57 Continental Mark II and the Camelot-chic 1961 Continental; others consider them the redheaded stepchildren of the 1950s Lincoln line. Whatever your thoughts, there’s no escaping these Continentals’ advanced unit-body design, massive stretch-out room and distinctive styling. With prices on their forebears and followers rising by the day, now is the time to aim for middle ground and pick up a 1958-’60 Continental.
Rear View Mirror
1913: Grand Central Terminal opens; Federal Reserve established… The Model 37’s 280.6-cu.in., 37hp side-valve four-cylinder engine, which is supplied by Continental, will make its last appearance in a Hudson in 1913, after which all Hudson cars will sport six-cylinder power. The Model 37 is available in five variants, with the five-passenger touring car fetching $1,875, a veritable bargain compared to the $2,450 its Model 54 equivalent commands, despite its having standard electric starting and lamps and an illuminated dashboard.
The May 4, 2009 issue of New Yorker has been published. Featured are articles on the Texas Secession, Dolly Parton, and Jeff Koons.
So Long, Pardner
If at first you don’t secede…. A second try at a Texas Secession?
The Talk of the Town
Take Two
Reprogramming ex-Wall Streeters for new careers.
Looking Swell
Dolly Parton on New York City.
At Sea
A fire on the island off the Bronx.
Art on the Grass
Jeff Koons and an art collection in Greenwich.
The Sporting Scene
Horse Sense
The debate over racing.
Shouts and Murmors
Buzzed
by Noah Baumbach
Annals of Medicine
Open Channels
New drugs that target bad genes.
A Reporter at Large
The Life After
A startling exercise in reconciliation.
Letter from Washington
Money Talks
The guardian of Obama’s priorities.
Fiction
“The Slows”
by Gail Hareven
On Television
“Parks and Recreation.”
by Nancy Franklin
Books
The novels of António Lobo Antunes.
by Peter Conrad
Briefly Noted: “Every Man Dies Alone”; “Wandering Stars”; “The Rider on the White Horse”; “Armenian Golgotha.”
The Art World
“The Pictures Generation.”
by Peter Schjeldahl
Dancing
Merce Cunningham and Karole Armitage.
by Joan Acocella
Musical Events
Esa-Pekka Salonen’s exit.
by Alex Ross
The Current Cinema
“Il Divo,” “The Limits of Control.”
by Anthony Lane
Poems
“Treatment”
by Ange Mlinko
“Forgotten Fountain”
by W. S. Merwin
Critics’ Notebooks
The début of the YouTube Symphony.
by Alex Ross
“Clytemnestra,” at the Skirball Center.
by Joan Acocella
“The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes,” at BAM.
by David Denby
DVD Notes
David Fincher’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”
by Richard Brody
Table for Two
Vinegar Hill House
by Lauren Collins
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Paisano publications will be out soon with their July 2009 edition of Tattoo, the world’s best selling tattoo magazine. Featured in this publication are the following artists:
Profiles: Six Feet Under
A Seriously Traditional Shop
Special Feature: Bring Me The Horizon
UK Metalcore Invasion
Events: Berlin 18
Torrid Teutonic
Profiles: Atomic Art Tattoo Studio
Portland’s Megatonic Studio
Events: Awesome Austin
Revival Of The Art
Tattoo Presents: Pretty in Pink
Captivating, beautiful adorned body art collectors
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Source Interlink Media has relased the June 2009 issue of Hot Rod Magazine. Featured in this months magazine are articles on a bolt-on Corvette, Detroits job shops, driving Shelby’s through India, Cobra Jets return to racing, water injection systems, how to build a muscle truck, and how to get 420 hp for under three thousand dollars.
Bolt-On Corvette
Jeff Schwartz was finally talked into building a nice, bolt-on Corvette for weekend cruising.
Detroit Job Shops
With their OE work slowing down to a snail’s pace, Detroit’s hottest hot rod shops are looking for your business.
Shelbys In India
Call the loony bin, but we did in fact take a bunch of real, vintage Shelby Mustangs and drive them through India for two weeks.
Cobra Jets Return
Forty-one years after their triumphant debut at the Winternationals, Ford’s factory race cars do it again in Pomona.
Build A Muscle Truck
Pickups have V-8s and rear-wheel drive, and they can still be had cheap, making them perfect hot rod material. We build one and race it, showing how to have fun with trucks.
420 HP For $2,996.44
We put last month’s dirt-cheap, parts store 350 Chevy back on the dyno with more compression, better heads, and a new cam and kick the grunt up to 420 hp.
Water Injection
Thanks to modern electronics, water/methanol injection is the hottest thing to hit blown/turbocharged engines in years.
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The Spring 2009 issue of Georgia Backroads has been published! Featured are articles concerning Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Teenaged Warriors, Small Town Life in Old Lathemtown, Thomasville – City of Roses, indigo snake, Fancy Feather Festival, Ashburn’s Fire Ant Festival, and Warwick’s National Grits Festival, The Hell Hole, Bill Arp, Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge, and the The Great Yazoo Fraud.
Gatrell’s Georgians: Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Teenaged Warriors
After legendary Confederate cavalry commander Nathan Bedford Forrest saved Rome from Yankee raiders during the Civil War, young volunteers from that town pledged their loyalty and lives in service to “that devil Forrest.” Floyd County
Vanishing Georgia: Small Town Life
Living, Laughing, Loving in Old Lathemtown
In busy and burgeoning Cherokee County today it is hard to believe just a generation ago this was a quiet and decidedly rural community of dirt roads, cotton gins, pot-bellied stoves, and mule barns. Cherokee County
Genuine Georgia Backroads: Thomasville – City of Roses
The mention of springtime in Georgia evokes images of flowering dogwood, graceful wisteria, and colorful azalea. Take a spring trip to Thomasville, though, and you’ll add the elegant and vibrant rose to your list of floral favorites. Thomas County
Commander of the Forest
Biologists studying the elegant and endangered indigo snake are learning that this sizeable, wide-ranging, fascinating serpent truly is the “commander of the forest.”
Festival Fiesta!
You mean you’ve never been to Royston’s Fancy Feather Festival, Ashburn’s Fire Ant Festival, or Warwick’s National Grits Festival? Come on then, it’s time to get out and sample some uniquely Georgia celebrations!
Courage Worth of an Honorable Cause
When armies clashed near Dallas during the civil war, a serene backwoods farm and gristmill became a nightmare landscape thereafter known as The Hell Hole. Paulding County
The Sky is Falling!
Multiple occurrences over many years of odd objects falling from the Georgia sky might persuade you that Chicken Little was absolutely right.
Bill Arp’s Uncivil War
With a sharp eye, keen wit, and caustic pen, Charles Henry Smith a/k/a Bill Arp became the voice of the southern people in the second half of the 19th Century. Gwinnett, Floyd, And Bartow Counties
Rebuilding Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge
When Tropical Storm Alberto destroyed a historic covered bridge in 1994, the community rallied to see that the structure was rebuilt. Upson County
The Great Yazoo Fraud
A decade after the American Revolution, the lure of Georgia’s western lands led to wild speculation and wide-spread corruption that brought down wealthy and powerful men in both the Georgia and national capitols. Jefferson County
The May 2009 issue of Arizona Highways has been published. Featured are articles on family adventures, water destinations, helicoptering over the Grand Canyon, Topock Gorge, Bisbee’s historic Warren Ballpark, driving Perkinsville Road, and hiking Rim Lakes Vista Trail.
Family Adventures
Clark Griswold wasn’t worried about finding the Grand Canyon. “It’s the biggest hole in the world,” he said in Family Vacation. Whether you’re loading up the “Family Truckster” for a trip to the world’s Seventh Natural Wonder, or just looking for a quick, economical family adventure all your own, Arizona has something for every family. By Kelly Kramer
Water, Water Everywhere
Arizona isn’t exactly known for its water supply. Canyons and cactuses, yes; water, no. Well, like the Arizona Cardinals, who proved that a football team from the desert really could go to the Super Bowl, we’re using this month’s portfolio to prove that Arizona has some of the most spectacular watering holes in the world.
By Gary Ladd
A Better View
The Grand Canyon is spectacular no matter where you’re standing — on the South Rim, along the river or on the roof of a Winnebago. Those vantage points, however, pale in comparison to the views you’ll get from a Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter. It’s the best way to see the Canyon, as well as Sedona, Monument Valley and every other inch of Arizona.
By Keridwen Cornelius, photographs by Adriel Heisey
This Gorge is Gorgeous
In Western Arizona, the Interstate 40 bridge and a railroad trestle cross the Colorado River side by side. The bridges divide two worlds. To the north lies Topock Marsh, an artificially created backwater of tranquil lakes and cattails. To the south lies Topock Gorge, an absolutely beautiful place comprising 20 miles of narrow, twisting river. Either way, the water under the bridges is something special. By Dave Eskes, photographs by Marty Cordano
Departments
The Journal
People, places and things from around the state, including a look at Bisbee’s historic Warren Ballpark, a Williams B&B that mixes English charm with Guitar Hero, and the ferocious tendencies of the state bird.
Scenic Drive
Perkinsville Road: Although the last few miles can get a little hairy — no guardrails — this scenic drive offers some great history along with the wow.
Hike of the Month
Rim Lakes Vista Trail: There In addition to the largest ponderosa pine forest in the world, this route offers great views, wildlife and an abundance of ozone.
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