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Celebrity Homes: Donald Trump’s First Mansion Is For Sale $54 Million USD

August 13, 2015 The Silo Leave a comment

Donald Trump’s former Connecticut mansion that he bought at age 35 is for sale and featured this week at TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.

Donald Trump was born into the real estate business in 1946 in New York City where his father, Fred Trump, was a developer. Donald got a jump-start in the business while he was still in college in the 1960s working menial jobs at his father’s lower middle-class apartment complex in Cincinnati. In 1971, he moved back to New York City where he took over his father’s company changing the name to The Trump Organization and earned a reputation as a fast-rising real estate tycoon on hotel, condominium and casino projects. In 1986, he made a deal with New York City Mayor Ed Koch to renovate Central Park’s Wollman Rink. The ice skating rink was going on its seventh year of renovations when Trump volunteered to finish and finance the restoration with his own money. He completed the job in just three months.

With his business success and wealth, Trump owns a roster of mansions. His main home is a posh three-level penthouse at Trump Tower on New York’s Fifth Avenue where he also runs his vast business operations. Also in the Gotham area, in 1996 Trump purchased a 60-room mansion in Bedford, New York with three pools and a bowling alley. He later bought Albemarle, a 23,000-square-foot mansion, vineyard and winery on 2,000 acres in Virginia for $12.7 million, a fraction of the original asking price of $100 million. Trump also keeps a large home on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.

One of the interior sitting rooms in Trump's first mansion. — One of the interior sitting rooms in Trump’s first mansion.

When he isn’t running for president, firing someone or saying something controversial, Trump relaxes at his Mar-A-Lago mansion in Palm Beach, Florida that he purchased in 1985 for $10 million. The 1920’s mansion with 62,000 square feet and over 100 rooms was originally built for Post Cereal heiress, Marjorie Merriweather Post. Trump upgraded it to a private resort with initiation fees of $100,000, annual dues of $12,000 and nightly rates up to $3,000. Mar-A-Lago guests have included Bill Clinton, Regis Philbin, Tony Bennett and Barbara Walters.

Trump was only 35 in 1982 when he and wife, Ivana, purchased their first mansion, a 5.8 acre home on a peninsula in Greenwich, Connecticut for $4 million. Always a family-oriented business, Ivana was also remodeling the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan in the early 1980s and was able to incorporate many of the same materials in the decoration of their new home creating a residence dripping in gold leaf, elegant chandeliers and crown moldings. When they divorced in 1991 after 15 years of marriage, Ivana won the mansion in the property settlement. She sold the Greenwich home for $15 million in 1998, and the mansion’s new owners immediately began a renovation to tone it down to more livable neutrals and added tennis courts as well as a 4,000-square-foot addition which includes guest suites, a lap pool and a sauna. It is currently for sale at $54 million.

Originally built in 1939, the 19,773-square-foot Georgian Colonial-style main house and a guest house have eight bedrooms, thirteen baths, a three-story rotunda foyer with double grand staircase, formal rooms overlooking views of the pool, grounds and Long Island Sound, home theater, a putting green, multiple terraces and patios, tennis courts and three fully-equipped staff apartments.

Awaiting a new Greenwich billionaire resident, Donald Trump’s former Connecticut mansion with major additions, six waterfront acres and private boat dock. The listing agent is Tamar Lurie of Coldwell Banker in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Real estate is never boring at TopTenRealEstateDeals. Check out today’s most entertaining, important and unusual real estate news stories of the week. News such as “Obama Vacation Home For Sale,” “Bacall’s Dakota Apartment Sells At Big Profit” and “New York’s First Penthouse.”

Visit TopTenRealEstateDeals.com for more historic, spectacular and celebrity homes.

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Garmatex Textiles Uses Jade Minerals

September 3, 2014 The Silo Leave a comment

For those of you unfamiliar with technical fabrics, you should know that the textile industry is currently experiencing a modern renaissance. With a long list of product innovations including: jade fibers that cool the skin, treatment methods that conserve water and fabrics that repel bugs, the textile industry is driving an evolution in performance materials while churning out a constant supply of new fabrics every day. Not surprisingly, competition in the industry is intense. The key to becoming truly successful in the field is to focus on improving and optimizing existing technologies to exceed current expectations of performance standards.

An early example of "technical fabric"- crucial to the beginning of high altitude, high speed, high G force flight. CP image: salimbeti.com — An early example of “technical fabric”- crucial to the beginning of high altitude, high speed, high G force flight. CP image: salimbeti.com

Garmatex Technologies, a progressive inventor of intelligent fabric solutions, is one of the companies driving this innovation. Located in Surrey, British Columbia, the team has developed over 40 unique technologies. Each developed with the intention of improving quality of life while anticipating how consumer needs change and evolve over time.

Garmatex’s focus on crafting better solutions has led them to invent a number of products. One of these solutions is their anti-microbial Bact-Out® technology. Not a new innovation, fabrics that inhibit the growth of germs have been a staple in the industry for some time. While usually produced through a topical treatment that sometimes includes silver, Garmatex’s Bact-Out® really stands out because the embedded technology does not involve a potentially harmful metal and lasts for 50 washes compared to the 20 washes that most competitors focus on achieving.

IceSkin shirt technology- the latest design from Garmatex utilize jade crystals!

A more recent innovation to the market is found in materials that help regulate temperature, most often achieved through the use of a chemical cooling ingredient usually found in chewing gum. Garmatex has improved the science behind cooling comfort products by introducing IceSkin™ technology. Developed through a proprietary combination of knitting techniques, natural jade minerals and CoolSkin® quick dry filaments, IceSkin™ technology provides a longer lasting superior cooling alternative.

Science-fiction has paved the way for real-life products. One example are the stillsuits used by the Fremen on Arrakis from the novel and movie Dune

In the area of protective garments, Garmatex has produced another new technology that encapsulates steel fibers inside of a CoolSkin® micro poly shell. This fabric, aptly named SteelSkin™, provides tremendous abrasion resistance and flexibility. Add to this the ability to be colored dyed to any shade, and this material fabric is certain to open many protective industrial and apparel applications.

In a highly competitive industry, Garmatex will continue to outperform its competitor’s because of its technical innovation and relentless optimization of its existing technologies.

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REDKEN Beauty Products Move From Model Runway Into Homes

March 27, 2014 The Silo 1 Comment

JORGE JOAO lead stylist for REDKEN : “We saw a lot of mixed textures, fun ponytails and chic braids on the runway . The great thing about these looks is they’re easily transferable to every day life, and can be recreated by anyone with any level of skill.”

Stylist tip: “To smooth any frizz, spritz Redken Fabricate 03 Heat Protectant Hair Texturizer go over the area with your closed curling iron – the heat will help leave a smooth, shiny finish.”

Try This at Home:
side part by pulling your hair away from your face towards the ear. Spray Redken Fashion Works 12 to set the hair, smooth any fly-a-ways and increase shine.
shaft of your hair with a curling iron. After spraying Redken Hot Sets 22 on your section, use the curling iron to create a slight bend, while leaving the ends straight.
3. To finish the look, spray the left side with Redken Pillow Proof Two Day Extender- this will create the contrast matte finish.
Line Knitwear, Triarchy, Melissa Nepton

Play on Pony
Stylist tip: “Use Redken Control Addict 28 to soak the hair section and cook it in with a blow dryer at high heat/low air flow. No bobby pins needed!” Sid Neigum

Try This at Home:
1.   Prep hair with Redken Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express. Next, part your hair down the centre and pull into a low ponytail.
2.   Secure your ponytail with an elastic, leaving about 3 inches out, creating a loop-like shape.
3.   Finish by wrapping the remaining hair around the elastic and securing with bobby pins. Spray Redken Control Addict 28 Extra High Hold Hairspray to hold your look and Redken Shine Flash 02 Glistening Mist for added shine.
David Dixon, Gsus Industries, Sid Neigum
Day-to-Night Braids:
Stylist tip: “Hold your hands close to your head, or braid, to keep it secure. Use Redken Ruffle Up 14 for added grip.”
Joe Fresh

Try this at home:
1.   To prep hair, work Redken Fabricate 03 Heat Protectant Hair Texturizer through the roots. Next, start at the ends of your hair going up to the mid-shaft with Redken Full Frame 07 Volumizing Mousse and Redken Guts 10 Root Targeted Volumizing Hairspray
Foam to add grit and texture.
2.   Pull your hair into a left-side part, back-combing both sides to add texture and body, creating a wing-like affect just behind the ears.
3.   Next, loosely pull your hair to the side of your neck and create a messy braid. Secure with an elastic and finish the look with Redken Quick Dry 18 Shaping Mist.
Vawk, Triarchy, Melissa Nepton

Products Used:
*   Redken Fashion Work 12
*   Redken Hot Sets 22
*   Redken Pillow Proof Two Day Extender
*   Redken Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express
*   Redken Control Addict 28 Extra High Hold Hairspray
*   Redken Shine Flash 02 Glistening Mist
*   Redken Fabricate 03 Heat Protectant Hair Texturizer
*   Redken Full Frame 07 Volumizing Mousse
*   Redken Guts 10 Root Targeted Volumizing Hairspray Foam
*   Redken Quick Dry 18 Shaping Mist

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NAC Hosting Largest Wearables Event

October 3, 2013 The Silo Leave a comment

From last year: STRUTT Sizzle 2012- find the video on Vimeo

St. Catharines, Canada — The Niagara Artists Centre’s (NAC) 2013 STRUTT Wearable Art Weekend (STRUTT) is outlandish, bold and more spectacular than ever before. STRUTT takes place on November 15 and 16, 2013 culminating with the STRUTT Runway Show, which takes place Saturday, November 16 at the WS Tyler Factory in St. Catharines, ON.

Doors open at 8 p.m. and the runway show begins at 9 p.m. The STRUTT Runway Show showcases over 40 unique wearable artworks by local and province-wide artists, and will be scored by crown princes of Trans-Canadian cosmic rock, The Sadies. The event website is www.struttwearableartshow.ca

“We do whatever we can to bring the ‘WTF’ factor to every STRUTT. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been to the last ten or you’ve never been before, you’re going to get your head spun,” expresses NAC “Minister of Energy, Minds, and Resources,” Stephen Remus.

“Art and fashion are two things that academics, upper crust types, and anybody else who likes to be full of themselves has almost ruined completely. Thankfully, STRUTT brings it all back to earth in glorious style like a boulder of good times smacking down on a jelly doughnut.”

Find STRUTT on facebook for updates and info on Calls for Submissions CP

STRUTT is a surreal party scene where the absurd is commonplace. As Doug Herod of the St. Catharines Standard reflects, “STRUTT rocks! STRUTT is a wearable art fashion show, but that description doesn’t do it justice. It’s music, it’s entertainment, it’s theatre – and a lot of fun.” In addition to the art on the runway, The Sadies will be taking the stage and there are a variety of other spectacles leading up to the STRUTT Runway Show on November 15 at the WS Tyler Factory to keep partygoers entertained. The weekend’s events feature a photography
exhibit showcasing over 300 works of art that have been created over the past 14 years, and a dinner party featuring a live performance of chamber music combined with breathtaking imagery, local wine and a four-course epicurean feast.

Fooled you- this still from one of Oskar Schlemmer's Bauhaus costume parties is from the 1920's. Dadaism was influencing progressive art circles and wearable art made an impact. — Fooled you- this still from one of Oskar Schlemmer’s Bauhaus costume parties is from the 1920’s. Dadaism was influencing progressive art circles and wearable art made an impact.

STRUTT 2013 sponsors, partners and supporters are (in alphabetical order) Brock University Centre for the Arts, Canadian Tire Financial Services, City of St. Catharines, Design Electronics, Eight Contracting and Restorations, Henley Honda, Liberty! Bikes, Ontario Arts Council, Pen Financial Credit Union, Province of Ontario, Shannon Passero, The St. Catharines Performing Arts Centre, STORM Hair Group, and Suitcase In Point.

55 years after Schlemmer: "We're not men. We are DEVO" CP — 55 years after Schlemmer: “We’re not men. We are DEVO”

NAC is a not-for-profit, charitably registered, member-driven collective formed by and dedicated to serving the working artists and community of Niagara. Founded in 1969 as a collective of working artists, NAC is one of the oldest artist-run organizations in Canada. For more information visit www.nac.org

Supplemental- http://rosswolfe.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/oskar-schlemmers-bauhaus-costume-parties-1924-1926/

What is Dada? http://arthistory.about.com/cs/arthistory10one/a/dada.htm

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NFL Fans Using Techclothing As Alternative To Banned Bags At Stadiums

September 5, 2013 The Silo 1 Comment

Just one example of Scottevests excellent design approach to fashion. Hybrid vest/jacket with gobs of discreet storage room. Looking for something for the female persuasion? Look below for the Phoebe Dress- elegant and modern. — Scottevest’s excellent design approach to fashion: hybrid vest/jacket with gobs of discreet storage room. Looking for something for the female persuasion? Look below for the Phoebe Dress- elegant and modern.

If you’re a ticket holder or an occasional stadium goer you probably already know that in 2013, the NFL outlawed bags at stadiums as a security measure and the policy is quickly catching on at other sports stadiums and entertainment venues. Meanwhile, clothing brand SCOTTEVEST has been consistently declared a compliant alternative, allowing sports fans to beat the ruling; and continue to bring their personal items to the game. Let’s face it, if you’re taking in a three hour game, you need to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

How are smarter fans still carrying what they want into the stadium? By wearing SCOTTEVEST brand pocketed clothing. SCOTTEVEST has created a complete line of vests, jackets, and other clothing, all of which are carefully engineered with a large variety of unique purpose-built pockets. Always stylish and never bulging with a fans cleverly concealed cargo (wink, wink, nod, nod), SCOTTEVEST garments allow for the discreet, secure, and efficient storage of a multitude of different items, from technological gadgets to everyday; or game day; essentials. Cameras, binoculars, tablet computers, personal hygiene items and sunglasses are just some examples of personal belongings that have a specifically-designed home in SCOTTEVEST clothing. And to beat the exorbitant cost of stadium or concert food or drink, wearing SCOTTEVEST provides an incognito way to enhance your purchased goods and bring in snacks and even personal beverages to games or concerts.

The NFL ban applies to all bags, including purses and backpacks. It requires items to be put into NFL sanctioned clear bags; or into clothing pockets.

Because SCOTTEVEST clothing offers the benefit of up to 37 pockets per item and looks like regular fashion-outerwear even with the pockets full, it is rapidly becoming the go-to solution for football fans. Both male and female fans appreciate the fact that with SCOTTEVEST, what they bring in to the game remains their business alone.

SCOTTEVEST CEO Scott Jordan said, “The NFL policy is in effect and we expect it to be copied by other sports organizations, arenas, and even concert halls. It is a real issue that fans had struggled to come to terms with until SCOTTEVEST figured out a way to beat the system with pockets.”

For a more minimalist approach, fans can also try patented PortaPocket hands-free carrying cases, which can add a single pocket to any outfit. For the Silo, Jarrod Barker.

James Bond’s Spy “tuxedo under a wetsuit”- 🙂

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Glerups Ergonomic Shoes Make Summer Weddings Easy On Bridal Feet

May 27, 2013 The Silo Leave a comment

Getting married this Summer? The last thing you want on your wedding day is hot or tired feet for you or your bridal party. Ensuring a calm, collected and stress-free mood for weddings is critical for the seamless execution of anyone’s big day. So, when you’re struggling to think of a perfect bridal party gift, why not turn to something that encompasses all these feelings?

Glerups from Denmark, are the indoor shoe with the natural leather sole and are made from pure wool- natures all-round miracle fibre. For absolute comfort, wear your Glerups barefoot. Glerups are packable, portable and comfortable. The natural leather sole makes them kind on floors, kind on feet. From slip-ons, to shoes and booties, and Glerups come in styles for everyone.

Glerups provide the comfort of a slipper, but come in styles that cover your entire foot, like a shoe. They are also breathable, yet the natural wool keeps your toes warm and cozy.

“Glerups are a terrific accessory for any wedding party,” said Tim Stacey of Glerups. “The soft wool footwear is great to wear while getting ready for the big day, and they also make awesome bridal party gifts.”

If you're planning a winter wedding (and why not- this is a magical time of the year) Glerups will make sure you and your party are stylish, comfy and warm. CP image: nirvanaphotostudio.com — If you’re planning a winter wedding (and why not- this is a magical time of the year) Glerups will make sure you and your party are stylish, comfy and warm. CP image: nirvanaphotostudio.com

Warm – Glerups footwear is a unique concept based on the idea of using the natural characteristics of wool to its advantage. Unlike most materials which become cold when dampened, wool releases heat. The qualities of wool become entirely unique when worn directly against human skin; so naturally, it made sense to fashion house shoes from this material.

Natural – Glerups are made from 100% natural wool. Glerups select wool that is gently washed in soft water and felted with steam to mimic the shape of your foot. Soft calfskin soles protect the house shoes for longer wear, while also taking the ‘slip’ out of slipper to provide a whisper soft, yet safe, step.

Beautiful – Glerups come in three styles for both men and women. The ‘slipper’ model embodies the classic characteristics of a slip-on indoor shoe. Get the warmth and comfort of on-the-foot 100% wool with the ‘shoe’ model Glerups. The shoe model provides the perfect comfort for colder floor surfaces, and won’t slip off.

Finally, for those looking for an all-around insulator, there’s the ‘boot’ style Glerups. The boot offers full foot coverage all the way up to the ankle. This style insulates your entire foot while still allowing bare feet! Block out the cold with boot style Glerups. Glerups also come in a variety of vibrant, earthy colours, making them a versatile choice that will suit anyone’s personal style.

For more information on Glerups (www.glerups.ca ) or to order your own, please email [email protected] for details.

Founded in 1993 by Nanny Glerup as a hobby to work in felt, the first Glerups product was her evergreen felted boot in a classic design of natural grey wool. Since then, Nanny has continued designing new products for glerups.dk. In every design we are trying to achieve the optimal mix between practical use and beauty through simplicity and materials of nature. For the Silo, Stephen Murdoch

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Scottevest intro’s i-phone interactive tech fleece Jacket

November 5, 2012 The Silo Leave a comment

SeVFleeceJacket7p2 — Touch transmissive inner jacket fabric? Hell yeah!

Ketchum, ID – What happens when the greatest thing to ever hit SCOTTEVEST’s electronic shelves gets redesigned? We can’t wait to tell you…

SCOTTEVEST, Inc. has been known for over a decade for our ingenious pocketed clothing marketed toward travelers, gadgetphiles, photographers, and urban adventurers. Over the years, each successive product improves upon previous versions, as indicated by the software-style numeric naming system.

SCOTTEVEST transforms the way you will use your clothing, yet again, with the introduction of the Fleece 7.0 Jacket, available now as a pre-order and shipping October 31, 2012.

The Fleece 7.0 is the successor to our signature jacket, the Fleece 5.0, which quickly became a staple in many SCOTTEVEST customer wardrobes. The Fleece 7.0 features a revolutionary new patent pending pocket, the Quick Draw pocket, inspired by our good friend and London based blogger, Documentally. [Christian Payne – @Documentally CP]

This allows you to access your iPhone 5 (or other smartphone) through the Clear Touch Fabric in the hand warmer pocket, which is something you truly need to test out for yourself. We believe this will fundamentally change the way you interact with your mobile devices. You can plug it in to your wired in headsets or use Siri and FaceTime right through the clear touch fabric, without ever removing your phone from your pocket.

However, we didn’t stop there. Here are some key features that make the Fleece 7.0 so unique:

23 innovative, purposeful pockets for are perfect for gadget lovers, travelers and photographers on the move! Speaking of pocket innovations, this updated style also includes a new iPad/tablet pocket design, which adds extra security and better ergonomics when pocketing a large device.

The In-and-Out Pocket debuts on the Fleece 7.0, allowing you to access the interior chest pocket from the exterior of the
jacket. An updated eyeglass pocket with both top and zippered side access contains a cleaning chamois with a map showing each of the jacket’s many pockets.

SeVFleeceJacket7p1 — Wear the jacket of the ‘near future’ right now: SeV Fleece Jacket7.

Since the sleeves are removable with cleverly hidden zippers, a dual-access back lumbar pocket has been included to hold them if
you are wearing the Fleece 7.0 as a vest. Oh, did we mention that the Fleece 7.0 can turn into a vest? Inside, just in case you need to “show your papers” or “stow your papers” in a hurry, we have highlighted the travel documents pocket with a red zipper and a locking zipper pull, making it nearly impossible to pickpocket. No. Making it impossible to pickpocket (unless, perhaps, you are a really sleeper and hang your jacket in the closet).

Our typical level of attention to detail continues inside with a silky lining and a subtle “fractal” design comprised of our logo
in shades of black and gray. Ergonomic zipper pulls make getting into your pockets easy (even with gloves). Totally stealthy, the Fleece 7.0 is black with gray accents and has NO reflective piping. And if stealth isn’t your thing, it’s also available in a limited edition Red version.

The Fleece 7.0 is now available for pre-order on our website www.scottevest.com and is now shipping. This is just the beginning of many more incredible advances in the SCOTTEVEST clothing line. As the weather begins to cool down in your part of the world, things are definitely heating up at SCOTTEVEST…stay tuned!

About SCOTTEVEST
SCOTTEVEST is one of the world’s leading travel clothing companies, and was named the #41 apparel e-commerce site in 2011
by Internet Retailer Magazine and #77 fastest growing Consumer Products & Services Companies by Inc. Magazine. SeV specializes in stylish jackets, shirts and pants with a unique hidden pockets for travelers, and a patented system of conduits
and pockets for carrying, using and enjoying personal electronics. SCOTTEVEST is the first clothing company to provide
a pocket for the iPad®.

Please see the embedded photos to get a better understanding of our patented pocket feature that allows you to utilize your
electronic device without removing it from the pocket, keeping your hands warm at all times. Be sure to test it out for yourself
on the actual garment!

www.SCOTTEVEST.com

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