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Meet the Largest Chrysanthemum in the Western World

See Longwood Gardens‘ team of horticulturists install the 2013 Thousand Bloom Mum. The Thousand Bloom Mum is the largest Chrysanthemum in North America and showcases 1,416 perfect yellow blooms on one plant. Visit Longwood Gardens now through November 24, 2013 to see this amazing work of living art! For more information visit http://www.longwoodgardens.org or click here.

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Victory Brewing to Open New Location in Kennett Square

This just in, Victory Brewing Company will be opening a new brewpub in Kennett Square, PA! Victory Brewing Company announced earlier this week that it will bring an upscale brewpub, with on-premise brewing and a takeout beer section.

As the nation’s 26th largest craft brewery with its headquarters in Downingtown and a second brewery soon operational in Parkesburg, Victory’s coming-soon brewpub will occupy all 8,234 square feet of the bottom floor of a four-story, luxury apartment building in Kennett Realty Group’s latest upscale townhome, apartment and retail community, Magnolia Place.

The brewpub will be called Victory at Magnolia, the location will accommodate a 250-seat restaurant with space for outdoor dining. Victory at Magnolia is targeted to open mid-2014. For more information check out the full article by clicking here.

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National Beer Day!

Being as yesterday (Sunday, April 7, 2013) was National Beer Day, I wanted to share “The Insurance Beer Snob’s” two most recent reviews. We produced both of these reviews last month but hope to have a few more coming your way in April! The first video reviews the brand new Dogfish Head “Test Batch” Sixty-One and the second reviews a brand new brew from Victory, titled Swing Session Saison… Enjoy!

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Tax Day Is Approaching: April 15, 2013

Just a friendly reminder that the IRS Tax filing deadline is quickly approaching, Monday, April 15! Did you know that when the filing deadline was first instituted for individuals it took place on March 1 in 1913 and then was changed to March 15 in 1918 and again to April 15 in 1955. Today, the filing deadline for U.S. federal income tax returns for individuals remains April 15 or, in the event that the 15th falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the first succeeding day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or holiday.

As many of you are aware, this tax season is actually pretty short this year. Forbes.com recently reported, “Last year, the IRS opened tax season on January 6, 2012, and accepted e-filed returns as early as January 17, 2012. Since April 15, 2012, happened to fall on a Sunday and Emancipation Day in Washington D.C. was celebrated on April 16, 2012, tax season was pushed all of the way out to April 17, 2012. It was also a leap year. With all of those extra days factored in, tax season was officially open for a whopping 102 days.”

As for 2013, we have had a total of just 75 days to file our taxes. Needless to say, the filing deadline for your U.S. individual income tax returns remains April 15, 2013!

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The scientific accident that could change the world?

Last year, researchers at UCLA made a rather fantastic, if serendipitous, discovery. Ric Kaner set out to find a new way to make graphene, the thinnest and strongest material on earth. What he found was a new way to power the world. After watching the video I must say that this is miraculous, you have to check it out below!

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Wine and Chocolate Tastings

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with that special someone by visiting one of the many wineries the Brandywine Valley has to offer. For the month of  February many wineries across the area are presenting delicious wine and chocolate tastings and other romantic events. Below are some local wineries hosting events this February, what better way to celebrate with that special someone in your life!

Borderland Vineyard: 879 E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, PA | (610)444-9003 |

February is Wine and Chocolate Month; and, in celebration, we’re offering special treats and scheduling February events at the Paradocx Wine Shop and Café at The Shoppes at Longwood Village.

SPECIAL OFFER: Throughout February, with every two bottles you buy of Borderland Vineyard wine, you will receive a free 6-piece box of Borderland Vineyard’s Fine Line Chocolates from Designs by Francine, Artisan Chocolate, a $13 value. Or purchase chocolates from Francine anytime during the month and then present your receipt when buying two bottles of Borderland Vineyard™ wine to get up to $13 of your pre-tax chocolate purchase deducted from the price of your wine. 

Chadds Ford Winery: 632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA | (610)388-6221 |

Join us on February 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 23 & 24 for our Wine & Chocolate Sampling! For $14 you will receive a heart shaped box filled with enough chocolate treats to share with someone special. Chocolate items will include sweet treats such as a chocolate brownie, chocolate covered espresso bean, chocolate covered pretzel, chocolate truffle and more. The Chocolate Sampling is meant to enjoy at our tasting bar and for you to explore tasting combinations on your own and experiment with flavor combinations. You will be provided a written guide on pairing and information on the chocolates. No Reservations Required. We will still have our traditional wine tasting option available for $10, as well as our complementary sweet tasting.

Penns Woods Winery: 124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, PA | (610)459-0808 |

February is the month of wine, chocolate, romance and fun! Penns Woods Winery will feature John & Kira’s handmade chocolates paired with featured wines. Taste five of our ‘Reserve’ wines paired with John & Kira’s most decadent local chocolates. We will also feature our limited production dessert wine, Lacrima Dolce, with flavors of ripe fruit and dark chocolaty tannins, paired with a chocolate dipped, ganache filled fig. $20.00 per person in advance, $25 day of: RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. For a full refund, cancellations must be made within 24 hours.

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Two Beers From Stone Brewing Co.

Bill Jeppe is Kimberley Vassal Insurance’s official Beer Snob. This week he reviews two beers that are perfect to enjoy during the New Year, both come from Stone Brewing Company. The first is Enjoy By 12.21.12 IPA and the second is titled 12.12.12 Vertical Epic Ale. We hope everyone had a great New Year’s celebration and wish all clients, readers, beer snobs, families, neighbors and everyone else the best of luck in 2013! http://www.kimberleyvassal.com

 

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Apple Releasing iPad Mini

Apple is expected to announce the iPad Mini this coming Tuesday, a pint-sized version of its iconic tablet. Being an Apple fan myself, I am very curious of what the new iPad Mini will look like and how it will differ from its “big brother” the iPad 2. Apple itself hasn’t offered any information on the new iPad, or even acknowledged its existence, but do to a number of leaks and rumors we have a good idea what the new release will have in store for us and after doing some research myself I found this article via Yahoo.com with some good information:

Screen Size

Current rumors peg the iPad Mini sporting either a 7.85- or 7-inch screen. That puts it in the same class as the Nexus 7, Google’s darling tablet that debuted earlier this year, as well as Amazon’s newKindle Fire HD 7.

Price

While it’s a certainty the iPad Mini will be priced lower than the original iPad, that’s about all we know about how Apple will position it. While other 7-inch tablets draw customers with a low price point (typically starting at $199), for Apple such a low price would put the iPad Mini in direct competition with the even smaller-screen iPod touch, which starts at $299.

Lightning Connector

Debuting earlier this year in the iPhone 5, Apple’s Lightning connector will no doubt be the connector of choice for the iPad Mini (and all of its mobile products going forward). However, that means the new tablet, much like the iPhone 5, isn’t going to work with a number of different accessories without the help of an adapter.

Launch Date

Current rumors point to Apple launching the iPad Mini a week after Tuesday’s announcement, Nov. 2. While the tablet may or may not hit stores that day, a launch in early November is certain capitalizing on the holiday season is an obvious part of Apple’s timing.

 

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New Beer Review Coming this Friday!

This coming Friday, September 28th, we will be posting a brand new beer review from our “Insurance Beer Snob” Bill Jeppe! This week Bill will be reviewing two pumpkin beers, many breweries are releasing these this time of year, making it hard to distinguish one from another. For more information check back this Friday! In the meantime, check out last weeks review of Russian River Blind Pig.

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iPhone 5 Released with new Features and Design

 

If you’re like myself you’ve been waiting for this day for awhile, well its finally here! The new iPhone 5 was released yesterday and Apple has just come out with this awesome commercial explaining the new features and design concept behind the phone. Check it out below and for more info visit http://www.apple.com.

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