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Our jewelry is designed and handcrafted from a three-dimensional perspective, based on the precise contours of each center stone we set.
We describe our one-of-a-kind engagement ring designs as "see-through," revealing the facets and brilliance of the diamond from every angle the ring can be admired.
"The diamond center stone should always be the focus of an engagement ring, and the metal should only play a supporting role."
We exclusively use rare colorless "melee" (accent stones) for our settings.
Each of our halos are custom designed and crafted for the diamond they will surround to create a harmonious flow of brilliance.
They follow seamlessly the contour of the stone along its girdle only to reveal the crown from above, and the entire depth of the stone below.
Our "prong-less" setting is not only unique but unlike any other halo.
Exclusively from Jean Dousset Diamonds
Personalize your custom engagement ring with a thoughtful detail that only you know and see.
Your "signature stone" will add yet another meaningful sentiment to you
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Prices vary widely between stones with identical 4Cs. We identify the best Color, Clarity and Carat weight combination to optimize your budget and find diamonds that make "dollars and sense."
We do not own any of the diamonds we recommend to our clients, we find them. We only propose the stones we really believe in and would buy for ourselves. We search far and wide, from any ethical source.
We exclusively propose diamonds certified by the GIA, the one and only grading authority for the diamond trade worldwide. Other laboratories over-grade stones, giving you a false sense of quality and value.
Most jewellers focus solely on the 4Cs, simply because it is the basic knowledge most consumers gather and understand about diamonds upon their initial research. The 4Cs are universal diamond trade guidelines that were developed to grade and judge a diamond's rarity and therefore its price… it does not speak to a stone's beauty nor its desirability!
While several diamonds will have identical 4Cs as listed on their GIA certificates and an identical price, when viewed side-by-side, they will be incomparable in terms of beauty, also known as the "Make". One diamond will always be more desirable than the others… that 's the stone we are looking for in designing your custom engagement ring.
Beyond the Color and Clarity consideration, the "Make" is the appreciation of the overall diamond's proportions, facets, luster and scintillation anyone can see. It is essentially the beauty the stone projects and what makes the diamond remarkable and unique, beyond the 4Cs – whether the diamond is cushion cut, oval cut, or whatever cut is chosen for your engagement ring.
Diamond cutting is and has always been done by hand and thus remains a true art form. Identifying the best "Make" is a matter of taste, photographic memory and experience… not analytically by its Color, Clarity or measurements.
The "Make" of a diamond is everything.
"Make" is a term used to describe the overall appearance of a diamond based on a combined observation of its shape, cut, proportion, polish, symmetry and light reflecting properties. A matter of taste and experience, the finest "Make" will be more desirable even when compared to diamonds of higher color and clarity.
A jewelry brand is built on its reputation.
Our clients will often tell you about their experience before they mention their ring.
Heart Heart - Arkansas
I just wanted to say THANK YOU for making me the most beautiful engagement ring in the world, just like you said! You have all exceeded our expectations. We definitely chose the right jeweler. You and your team are truly AMAZING! I will be sure to send our engagement pictures once we take them so that you can post pictures or have them to show future clients. I will miss the weekly emails back and forth and will definitely be recommending you to anyone interested in purchasing jewelry. You all have made this whole experience so much better for us! I can thank you all enough!
We are extremely satisfied and wish you a lifetime of happy clients and continuous success!!
Ava and John
Heart Heart - California
Michael and Debbie
The experience with Dousset Diamonds was priceless. Jean was both very knowledgeable and accommodating. If you've browsed for rings, you've most likely dabbled with the 4 C's to try to get the most value out of your budget. What we later realized is that not all of the same grades are equal. Meaning two diamonds of the same color grades or same clarity grades are different. One may have barely made the cut for the grade and the other may have barely missed the cut for the next grade up. Jean makes this process easy by hand selecting the best loose stones for you to browse in his showroom. You will always be choosing from the best. He truly goes "beyond the 4 C's" to get you the most value. Our experience in his Beverly Hills showroom was one to remember. Never have either of us seen so many loose stones in person. It's one thing to walk in to a store and browse their selection of engagement rings on display or to shop online by inputting your desired diamond specifications, but nothing compares to physically handling and seeing these beautiful stones in person. Being a part of the design and creation of your engagement ring makes it a personable one that everyone should experience. An engagement ring shouldn't be just a ring. It should be an experience that tells a story. Everyone's story is unique and ours was no different. Jean brought this to life in the creation of Debbie's engagement ring. Using her favorite cushion cut and her desired pave halo, Jean was able to personalize it and incorporate our story. We inconspicuously added a half moon cut signature stone under the gorgeous cushion cut diamond. Only visible from the inside of the ring. The half moon represents my family surname "Moon". The green represents Debbie's favorite color, which also happens to be the color of my birthstone. We were looking for a personalized ring that was both current and timeless. Jean brought our vision to life and we couldn't be happier. Jean's team worked in a timely manner with frequent updates and the ring was delivered right before our two week vacation to Beijing and Hong Kong, where we would end up getting engaged. Finding an engagement ring should be an experience and this definitely was. From start to finish, Jean and his team were very helpful and responsive. Thank you Jean! We couldn't be more grateful.
Heart Heart - Florida
We couldn't be more thrilled with our experience with Jean Dousset and his team! From the moment we walked into Jean's office we were confident that he would design the perfect ring. We discussed what we wanted and Jean was very focused on our vision, and worked within our budget. We never hesitated to call Jean if we had any questions. He was always available to help, and the ring was completed for our fairytale proposal. The process of looking for the perfect ring can be quite stressful, which we now realize is not how it should be, and with Jean there was never a hesitation or doubt. It is the ring we have always dreamed about, and to add to the fairytale, Jean named the ring design "Lauren". Jean will be our jeweler and friend for a lifetime!
Thank you so much Jean!
-Lauren and Casey
Heart Heart - New York
Ryan and Liesl
You've found the perfect person with whom you want to spend the rest of your life…now what? If you're like me, you had a little help from your special someone in pointing you in the right direction. My fiancée Liesl, had been doing some internet searching from our New York City apartment and found a craftsman with the most beautiful designs she had ever seen, but he happened to be not-so-conveniently located in Los Angeles.
As a first-timer entering the world of diamond and ring selection, it can be very daunting. When selecting a jewelry designer, you want to know you can trust the person to deliver on their promises and not take advantage of you. These two concerns are compounded when you can't meet them face-to-face. Luckily for me, Jean Dousset is a professional in every sense of the word. Jean always responded to my emails right away and put me at ease. He encouraged videoconferencing by Google+ and FaceTime. This enabled us to have as much of a "face-to-face" conversation as physically possible when you're a few thousand miles apart. Using the internet to discuss ideas with Jean, create a new design, and shape the ring's crafting was a wonderful experience. I felt as if I was in his shop discussing Liesl's ring and, all the while, I hadn't left my New York apartment.
Jean made the process easier than seeing a local jeweler and I can't stress this enough. From the beginning, I felt entirely comfortable with Jean and his approach. He not only wants to create rings that he, himself, would be proud to make, but he is incredibly interested in the value to the client. Once the setting was chosen with our desired modifications to an existing design, I had many great diamond options, but selecting one can easily throw you off your feeling of being on solid ground. Jean worked with my price range and, as his motto says, he truly goes "beyond the 4 C's" in getting you the best diamond possible.
Although I'm glad I won't ever have to buy another engagement ring, the process was a genuinely fun one from inception to delivery. Jean made everything more enjoyable than I would have ever imagined.
Heart Heart - California
Everyone will tell you about the 4Cs, but no one will tell you about the "other 2 Cs"….Craftsmanship and Care.
I met with Jean to discuss budget and expectations. Like most men I'm sure, I really didn't know what to expect. I'd never proposed to anyone (let alone shopped for an engagement ring) ever before. Like a deer in headlights, Jean and his staff walked me through the process but they didn't do just that.
Jean encouraged me to talk with other jewelers. To see what was out there and get a lay of the land, and I couldn't be happier that I did. It became almost immediately apparent to me that there truly was NO ONE that had the Craftsmanship a Jean Dousset engagement ring has and there was NO ONE that took the time to get me ready for the big proposal day more than Jean.
Jean's quality is superb. Every jeweler I talked to (all of which were referred to me by friends) were standup people. They each had their plus's and minus's, but every time I tried to explain what I was looking for I found myself continually pointing-out features that I could only find on the engagement ring I ultimately went with…the "Eva".
I can't tell you how happy I (and my now Fiance) are that I chose wisely and went with Jean. Connie beams with excitement every time she looks at her ring. The words that not only come to mind for her, but from everyone that see's the ring are…"gorgeous"…"feminine"…"dainty"…"stunning".
Connie couldn't be happier and continually tells me that she could not have even dreamed of a more beautiful ring. All I can say is, Jean truly made the moment magical and I cannot thank him enough for setting the stage on a lifetime of happiness.
Andy Andy and Connie
Heart Heart - Virginia
Peter and Eva
Every single person we have showed Eva's ring to has said it is one of the most beautiful things they have ever seen. She and I have never been happier and we constantly gaze at the ring at how gorgeous it is. You have my eternal thanks for all that you did to help me come up with the perfect engagement ring.
Heart Heart - Texas
I wanted to sincerely thank you for the one of a kind work of art you created for my fiancé Brittney.
You literally scoured the globe to find the perfect diamond from only three that were available in the entire global market in the cut, carat weight, clarity and color I was looking for.
Eventually finding a colorless 6 carat princess cut diamond in Israel (of all places) is a testament to how far you will go to for your clients. The diamond is literally breathtaking and I would never have found it but for your persistence and follow through.
Everything from your tireless search for the perfect diamond, to the intricate custom design of the basket, to the selection of the "hearts and arrows" colorless melee on the side of the ring – you were so meticulous and uncompromising in making Brittney's ring a one of a kind showpiece that is truly remarkable.
You displayed incredible patience with my endless questions and requests. I really felt like we were "in it together" to create the best ring possible.
Brittney's engagement ring turns heads and creates a "wow" everywhere we go. It even turns the heads of the staff when we shop at Cartier – and you made it for a much, much better price of a comparable ring at that store!
Buying an engagement ring can be a daunting process. However, if you want someone who is the best of the best to collaborate with on one of the most important purchases of your life – regardless of whether your budget is $10,000 or $500,000 – I couldn't recommend you any more highly.
Thank you so much Jean!
Aaron and Britney
Heart Heart - North Carolina
Mark and Hannah
The ring is STUNNING and the service was IMPECCABLE. After searching for months to find the perfect ring I came across Jean's website – I immediately contacted him and from day one both Jean and Angela were an AMAZING team to work with. They were engaged and extremely helpful throughout the entire process. The end result was more than I could have ever dreamed for, my fiancé couldn't be happier and we literally cannot stop starring at the ring, and neither can anyone else! It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I could not be happier with my decision to work with Jean and Angela and I would recommend them to everyone.
Heart Heart - Ohio
Working with Jean to design our perfect engagement ring was an exciting and wonderful experience from start to finish. Jean assembled a spectacular selection of diamonds embodying his "beyond the 4 C's" approach which we were able to browse through at our leisure in his LA showroom. Jean made us feel incredibly welcome and guided us through the the whole process with the utmost patience, care and warm professionalism. Needless to say, the cushion cut stone and Riviera ring design we finally chose look absolutely stunning and we couldn't be more happy with the result. Our trip to LA to choose our engagement ring will always be a truly special memory for us thanks to the amazing, personalized customer service of Jean and his team.
Paul and Miho
Heart Heart - Nevada
Jamie and Jeremie
From the beginning my personal experience with Jean was personal, professional and intimate. Selecting the perfect stone and the perfect ring can be somewhat overwhelming and Jean was extremely patient just wanting to come to the perfect selection for Jamie. I would refer and recommend Jean Dousset Diamonds to everyone that is looking for an exceptional experience and ring. Jamie still smiles from ear to ear on the remarkable beauty of Jean's ring design and she gets rave compliments wherever we go.
An important factor in this entire process is Jean's experience and passion, it showed and I had full and complete trust for his direction on this decision.
Thank you both from Jamie and Jeremie
Heart Heart - Indiana
James and Lauren
An unforgettable experience! I had been searching for a very special ring for months and from the first phone call to the delivery of my ring Jean Dousset and his team were exceptional to work with. I can't say enough about how enjoyable they made the process, not to mention the quality of the ring Jean designed for me! I had looked at rings all across the country (I live in Indiana) before I ran into Jean's website and fell in love with his designs. After speaking with Jean and his team I decided to fly out to California and take a look for myself. Once I was able to see the quality of his rings in person, I was beyond impressed. I had looked at rings in Chicago, Orlando, Indianapolis, and even San Francisco, but the quality of the diamonds that Jean showed me were unlike anything I had seen before. And this includes top names like Cartier, Hearts on Fire, and Tiffany. Better yet, Jean was able to design my dream ring for a 1/3 of the budget I originally gave him! Now that my fiancée has the ring she can't stop smiling and staring at it. The compliments are endless, as just the other night all her girlfriends were begging her to let them try on the ring! Needless to say, we couldn't be happier. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Heritage is not an entitlement but an inspiration.
Expertise is acquired by experience and style is refined by experiment.
Jean Dousset was born into the famed house of Cartier in Paris, France in 1971. The great-great grandson of iconic jeweler Louis Cartier, Dousset inherited the same impeccable taste for fine gems, craftsmanship and artistry.
Dousset began his jewelry career in 1992 at the global epicenter of high jewelry: Place Vendôme in Paris. It was here that he earned a prestigious position with Chaumet, the official jeweler of the Emperor Napoleon.
In 1996, Dousset next pursued an apprenticeship with the renowned French jewelry designer Boucheron. He worked directly for and was mentored by Alain Boucheron, the last family descendant to direct the jewelry house.
In 1999, Dousset made a pivotal move in his career and joined the revered jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels as the International Director of High Jewelry Exhibitions. In 2001 he was promoted to direct and resurrect Van Cleef & Arpels' prestigious Beverly Hills outpost on Rodeo Drive. Dousset maximized his experience with Van Cleef & Arpels to hone in on his detail-orientated craftsmanship and unique design aesthetic.
Inspired to write the next chapter in his family's legacy, Dousset debuted his "Atelier" Jean Dousset Diamonds as homage to a period when the word "luxury" meant quality, dedication and service.


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Weather can be unpredictable in November, with fronts and strong winds beginning to push through the region. Detailed preparation and proper gear aboard well-built boats becomes key. Our group of 10 anglers ran two center consoles: a 39-foot Venture, the Bull Run, with triple 275 hp Mercury outboards, owned by company investor Tom Smith, and a new 34 Open with triple 300 Mercs.
We departed Palm Beach Inlet on a deceptively beautiful Thursday morning. The bluebird skies signaled the backside of a recent front that brought howling winds. The two- to four-foot seas became punctuated by six- to eight-footers. Those of us aboard the 39 lined up three beanbag chairs on the leeward side of the vessel and settled in for the ride.
Smith, at the helm of the Bull Run, eased the vessel into stride and aimed for Memory Rock, 57 miles away. At times we hit speeds of 25 mph, but rougher patches kept us pushing about 17 to 20. Once we reached the Bahama Bank, the seas leveled and we sped the remaining 50 miles to Walker's.
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The main attractions at Walker's have always been the fishing and diving. While Edelweiss features a beautiful swimming pool and Big Grand comes with lovely beaches, we're not talking thrill rides and putt-putt. The blue water and reefs call. Soon after we checked in at Customs and disgorged our gear at the house, we turned to head north and east.
With just a few hours before dinner, we decided to run the ledge just east of Walker's and work between 200 and 700 feet. Smith picked his way through the coral heads, emerging into deeper water moments later. For future reference, he also saved the track from his plotter, so he'd have easier regress through the shallows once darkness began descending.

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All these ideas are possibilities at this year's Palo Alto Bicycles "Ronde van Brisbeen", presented by Kaiser-Permanente but the real "Greening" of the Ronde will be on the podium - it's Girl Scout "Thin Mint" cookies in the on deck circle, just waiting for our top 3 racers during each day's ceremonies. That, plus the dollars and prize merchandise, should bring a tinge of color to competitors this year. And very special this seizoen, imported direct from Oudenaarde and the Real Ronde Museum - Ronde podium hats and bidons for our Sunday Omnium champs.
We have a new feature for our Category 5 race at Sierra Point on Saturday. We plan on starting the race with 2 neutral laps allowing first time racers a chance to to get a good look at the race course before the flag drops for the rolling start. Cat. 5 mentors from Team Oakland will ride with our novice racers to offer advice and encouragement. While the Cat. 5 field for Sunday's Brisbane Highlands Circuit Race has reached it's field limit, there are still a few spots remaining for Saturday's 6-turn circuit at Sierra Point - and the event is also open to Cat. 5's of Masters division ages as well.
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Delight in the Coastal Cottage theme of this lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath Gulf-front vacation rental condo. Sit and relax as the waves gently lap the shore and quiet your mind. Just steps from the quamarine waters of the Gulf of Mexico; it sits directly on the
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You're invited! Please join us for a glittering evening of fine wine, delicious fare, dancing and non-stop entertainment at one of Auckland's most spectacular new waterfront venues to celebrate
Forty Fabulous Years!
The 40th Anniversary of Antoine's Restaurant
Friday 8 November 2013, 7:00pm
Shed 10, Queens Wharf, Auckland
Tickets: $300 per person Tables of 10: $3,000 Dress: Black Tie
For more information call 09 379 8756
Proceeds from the evening will go to Cure Kids www.curekids.co.nz
Since opening the doors of Antoine's in 1973, we have experienced many changes in our cuisine.
Sometimes change doesn't suit everyone, hence the creation of our Nostalgia Menu. These dishes have proven to be timeless favourites often requested and unique to Antoine's.
We are sure that in time, many of our current dishes will also be inducted into our Nostalgia Menu.
In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the offerings from times past and savour the flavours of where we are today.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Antoine's to enjoy the very best of New Zealand cuisine presented with international flair and local pride.
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Apollo's Smart line of products, including four gobo rotators and three color scrollers, is just that — very smart. The four rotator models include the standard Smart Move® with simple local control, Smart Move DMX with DMX512 control, and Smart Move Jr. for use in M-size gates. The Smart Color™ scrollers are available in 10", 7.25", and 5.25" versions with various mounting plates available, including the particularly slick universal plate.
The Smart Move has to be just about the best rotator on the market at the moment. Incredibly quiet, smooth movement at all speeds (from a remarkable 0 to 21 RPM), ease of use, and extraordinary capability all give the Smart Move the leg up. Physically, the Smart Move is simple: an audio jack power connection, speed potentiometer knob, and two rotary mode selection wheels. The one model easily slipped into the test Strand SL and Selecon Pacific, although, if firmly seated, the B-size aperture does seem to overshoot the center of the Pacific's A-size gate lens tubes by a fraction. The rotators accommodate two B-size, metal or glass gobos (or M-size in the case of the Jr. model), while the "Simple Single" is just that — simply a single gobo. The audio jack for power is a fine solution, but powering the AC/DC power supply before plugging the 1/4" audio jack will give you a fun little spark. The motor cover is a square housing held on by six small screws, and heat does not build up over time.
When first powered on, the unit has to find its home position. This could be an issue if the user doesn't allow for calibration before a cue with intensity occurs.
Even though it is possible to control the speed of the Smart Move via dimmer, it is not entirely recommended by Apollo, and there is little need, given the superior result gained by using the potentiometer on the rotator. The dial control has a white dot indicating the position of the knob but no graphic reference scale to accurately sync up multiple rotators' speed. The rotary controls for mode selection are easy to read and set according to the straightforward chart on the backside of the device. Smart Move DMX affords all the same control via DMX512, with the added benefit of indexed positioning and multiple device power supplies. Gobos are easily loaded using a flathead screwdriver — that ships with the device — to remove and set the metal ring that holds each gobo in place.
Apollo emphasizes the built-in effects requiring no controller. While it is great these exist — all 19 of them — I think they may be of limited or very specific standalone use. Bounce forward, backward, rotate 90°, hold, and rotate back are some of the standard effects. When in effect mode, the speed control becomes the overall rate of the effect — smart, even if only somewhat useful.
What makes this rotator superior is the variable speed and how quietly it does it. How many times do designers sit in a theatre with a set of rotators on the balcony rail whirling away and wishing for a step between 1% and 2%? Smart Move answers this overwhelmingly, with 0-21 RPM in the standard unit that is remarkably smooth at the minimal velocity. With belt drive on both gobos and an unobtrusive motor, it could be that Smart Move is the quietest rotator out there.
Turning to the Smart Color scroller, we find a fine package with some advanced design. The aluminum chassis has a single latched front door that opens wide and reveals all of the components making for tool-less scroll changing and easy servicing and cleaning. Two drive motors, one on either spool, provide tension and pretty quick movement without the need for manually tensioning the scroll when loading. The point is proven when one attempts to pull the scroll loose; press test/reset, and the Smart Color quickly takes up the slack and calibrates accurately. DMX addressing is via tiny rotary dials. It is a shame they are not the same type of knobs used on the Smart Move, as these tools-only adjustments are not the best solution here. Adjacent to the rotaries are four dipswitches controlling fan speed, stepped or continuous scroll, power on, reset on/off, and fast or quiet settings. This cluster of controls and white labels, along with a white 2"× 2.5" Apollo logo, reside on the fascia of the scroller and would need to be blacked out for a clean view of the unit. Several standard mounting plates are stocked by Apollo, but the universal plate for the 7.25" model makes a single plate easily adaptable from 6.25" to 10".
What is key to note about the Smart Color, similar to the Smart Move, is how quick yet quiet it is. I left it scrolling end-to-end at a medium speed in my hotel room overnight, never once being awakened by the scroller's noise. Now that is quiet! How quick is it? Apollo states an end-to-end time of two seconds with 16 frames (maximum capacity in the 5.25" and 7.25"; eleven frames in the 10"). In testing, I found that a chase of frame two to frame three and back to two could occur at .48 seconds a step (full frame of color). Motion is fairly smooth at low speeds, but since there is minute motor drive noise even at maximum speed, one is only saving the sound of the plastic gel filter rolling and unrolling. This being said, the difference between "quiet" and "fast" setup is significant, with quiet being exceedingly slow. The only advantage to the motion is the smoothing of the movement where long fades in fast mode result in a bit of jerky transport; quiet mode sees the gel scroll fluidly by comparison. Zero count cue parts for scroll movement would be the way to go in quiet mode.
The scroller is not mechanically without fault, though. My demo unit had a problem with one roller becoming unseated. It was a simple, quick fix, but it could leave the calibration off, requiring more than one test/reset to rectify the problem. Once the calibration took, though, it was completely accurate. Although this cannot be construed as scientific by any means — one demo unit with an unfamiliar user — it was the only serious issue during testing. It should be noted that the registration of frames is optical, and at high speed, a frame is usually overshot and then rolled back slowly. This function is completely agreeable in this situation.
Further implementation of creative software — again as with the Smart Move — is carried over to the scroller. No controller is needed to set it changing colors end-to-end; one can even control the speed of the scroll, though not with any really useful result I could find. All of the self-control is through the DMX address rotaries, with addresses above 512 defining behavior. It is also possible to select specific performance speeds in 15 steps from fast to slow. Fastest is the default, and managing speeds across many scrollers could prove tedious, to say the least; this is why setting the address to 600 and pressing test/reset restores factory defaults quickly. With the step function enabled, the frames become controlled in an indexed fashion. A range of DMX values controls a single frame of color, and although split colors cannot be achieved in step, the utility makes easy work of simply controlling the scroll frame by frame — absolutely keen!
Apollo's Smart range is a winner with the Smart Move standing out as a champion. Especially when price point comes into play, the Smart range moves into a class of its own and deserves consideration by users on all levels of production.


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Conveyor belt sushi at Tacomas Sushi Revolution yielded a dream scenario for a five-buck lunch dozens of colorful plates filled with maki, nigiri and Japanese nibbles priced $1-$3.50 roamed around the belt and all a diner had to do was reach out a greedy little hand and pluck off a plate. Consider kaiten sushi the fast-food option of the sushi world.
Grab fast Sushi RevolutionIt can be a 15-minute seated dining experience. Its also a relatively healthy endeavor rice, fish and a minimal amount of fat in each dish.
Sushi Revolution, on Tacoma Mall Boulevard, turns over fish quickly. After a half dozen visits, Ive never been thrown a stinky surprise on the belt. Conveyor belt sushi proves a logical destination for kids or large groups who must eat and run.
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They swoop down out of the sky to attack their unwitting Northbrook victims. If you've braved the danger zone along a stretch of Anets Drive near the northern parking lot at , you may have seen the startling attacks, reminiscent of scenes from a Hitchcock movie: A red-winged blackbird is dive-bombing passersby.
Amy Miller, an employee of nearby , fell victim last week.
"Luckily, I've heard of this so I was not as surprised when it swooped down and pecked me on the head," she said. Miller said she was singled out by the bird while riding her bike to the Bluegill Shelter near the Anetsberger golf course, where she, her daughter and their friends were attending a picnic.
"I was surprised [the bird] followed me, and continued to dive at me for about 20 meters. On the way home the same thing happened. Then it went after a guy who was going in the other direction. Luckily, I yelled a warning at him so he was prepared. One more reason to wear a [bike] helmet. If you don't get scared and just keep peddling, you'll soon be out of their nesting protection zone and safe," said Miller, who added that Crate & Barrel employees often get emails warning people who are going out at lunchtime to be aware of the birds.
However unpleasant it may be, the birds' behavior is normal.
"Happens every year. Red-winged Blackbirds love to nest there," said Northbrook Animal Control Officer Gina Manski. "Once nesting starts, it only lasts a few weeks. [The bird] may have one more clutch in summer, but not always."
Click on the video links above to see the bird in action.
According to Manski, such incidents nearly always occur when a person walks, jogs or bikes near an area where the birds are nesting. Any bird species might, when nesting, swoop down on humans, but red-winged blackbirds and robins are the two area species that most commonly do so.
Like birds themselves, such incidents are not limited to Northbrook. Northfield resident Bill Wallace says he has had numerous red-winged blackbird close encounters recently while taking morning walks. "On Wagner Road, just north of Winnetka Avenue, this bird will fly above my head and occasionally swoop down towards me. There are a large number of them a bit further north on the west side of the street where there are no sidewalks. That does not keep them from flying across the street to greet me with their warning chatter, and occasionally hover around my head while I walk by."
Wallace has learned to keep his distance from a couple other aggressive red-winged blackbird in the area. One likely has a nest in a tree on the west side of Sunset Ridge Road near Lake Avenue. "Unlike the other birds, which chirp warnings at you, she swoops down low within your peripheral vision and flaps her wings in an aggressive manner," Wallace said "She is quite intimidating but unlike the others she does not vocalize her warnings."
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RINCON, Barrero Beach Apartment in Puerto Rico
- bedrooms 1
- baths 1
- sleeps 4
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type Apartment
- community Rincon
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 600 - $ 600 / week
$ 2,000 - $ 2,000 / month
vacation rental description
Rincon, the town of the beautiful sunsets and the best kept secret
in Puerto Rico. Come and visit us and stay at Barrero Beach
Apartment that has it's own private balcony above the ocean, where
the waves will put you to sleep. You can throw a mango into the
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swing. You'll also enjoy the beautiful sunsets and sometimes you see
the blue flash. If you are looking for a place to relax with no
other quest, this is it. This a quaint P.R. neighborhood away from
the tourist area. A fishing village, Catholic chapel and colmado on
the beach (1.00 beers) just below the apartment.
Rinc�n, el pueblo de los bellos atardeceres y el secreto mejor
guardado en Puerto Rico. Vis�tenos y qu�dese en Barrero Beach
Apartment, con su propio patio frente al oc�ano, donde las olas le
arrullan al dormir. Tambi�n disfrutar� de bellos atardeceres desde
su propio balc�n.
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apartment rental amenities
One queen size bed, One full size bed, Fully equipped kitchen with
Microwave, Coffee Maker,Blender, Toaster; Gas Grill, Air
Conditioner,Cable TV, DVD player, Hair Dryer, Alarm Clock,cieling
fans, cooking utinsels, Shower big enough for a party. You have
access to washer and dryer. A hammock over looking the ocean in the yard.
Una cama tama�o queen, una cama de dos plazas, cocina equipada y
microonda, cafetera, tostadora, licuadora; acondicionador de aire,
cable TV, DVD player, secador de pelo, reloj de alarma; patio
exterior privado, gas grill, agua
caliente. Wireless Internet.
activities and attractions in Puerto Rico Caribbean
Ideally located to enjoy all the activities and attractions of
Puerto Rico's Western Area. Check all the other rental listings as
we all have the same thing. I didn't see this listed: Five minutes
away from a sports stadium with free walking track, gym
and tennis court.
Experience an unique puertorrican neighborhood. Great swimming and
snorkling beach with rocky sections that form little tide pools that
kids really like. What is really nice about here is during the
winter months when the surf is big we are around the corner and the
beaches here are usually calm and swimable. If you can believe this,
the local people feel that after labor day it is winter and usually
do not go to the beaches so most beaches are deserted except for the
Localizaci�n ideal para disfrutar de todas las actividades y
atracciones del �rea oeste de Puerto Rico. A cinco minutos del
estadio deportivo donde hay pista para caminar, gimnasio y canchas
de tennis.
Viva la experiencia de estar en una comunidad t�pica puertorrique�a
cerca de una villa pesquera. Aqu� encontrar� un colmado local donde
podr� comprar cervezas fr�as a $1.00. A unos pasos de Barrero Beach
Apartment disfrutar� de una bella playa donde podr� nadar y
disfrutar de los bellos atardeceres sobre la Isla de Desecheo.
vacation rental rates
$100 nightly / Three night minimum
$100. one night only
$600 Weekly (Semanal)
Cancellations: one days rent will be detained
*Price includes 2 adults and children.
(Precio incluye 2 adultos y ni�os)
* 10.00 per night extra for additional adults more than two
*Maximum occupancy: 4 (Minor children don't count)
25.00 cleaning fee per stay
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Joe Swider
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Check against delivery.Madam President,We thank the Commission of Inquiry for its report and I associate myself with the statement of the EU.It is with great concern that we take note of its assessment with regard to the further deterioration of the human rights situation in Syria. Austria is appalled to learn that the Government forces including the Shabbiha have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity. There is also reasonable ground to believe that also anti-Government forces have committed serious violations of international human rights and humanitarian law. The Syrian regime must respect the legitimate desire of the Syrian people for dignity, security and justice. President Assad has lost all his legitimacy by neglecting the public's call for reform and by deploying public security forces against civilians who don't ask for more than their democratic rights and freedoms. We call on all parties to fully respect their obligations under International Humanitarian Law, to distinguish between civilians and combatants and to grant humanitarian actors full and unfettered access to all conflict areas. In view of the findings by the Commission we repeat our call that the situation in Syria should be referred to the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. Impunity cannot be accepted.
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Beautiful Home Gold Canyon Golf Course. Dec 13 Available in Gold Canyon
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community MountainBrook Village
- rates (USD) $ 1,500 - $ 3,300 / month
vacation rental description
This is a MUST SEE!!! Living at its finest. We are located on the 12th hole of the Gold
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This is approx. 2300 s/f at it's best. You WILL NOT be disappointed. Home sits
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house rental amenities
* 2 bdrm 2 bath- with office/den
*Huge master bedroom with bay window & seating area, walk in closet,
king size bed, satellite television, garden tub, shower, and his and
her sinks.
* Guest bedroom with bay window seating area, and TV.
* Large fully furnished kitchen - Just bring the groceries.
* Huge L-shaped barbecue with sink and built in cooler, putting and
chipping green, furnished covered patio, fully landscaped, and
fenced. Overlooks golf course, the 12th fairway and the Superstition Mountains.
* 2 car extended garage with full wall of cabinets. Washer,dryer,
extra frig/freezer, water softener, and reverse osmosis.
* Includes satellite television, highspeed wireless DSL available.
activities and attractions in Gold Canyon Arizona
Entitlement to all community and activity centers. Includes 2
swimming pools, jacuzzi, weight and training room, tennis courts,
horseshoes, billiards, library and much more.
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January - March - $3300.00/two month min. $3400 Single Month April- $2300.00/month
May - August - $1600.00/month
September - $2000.00/month
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Crossings turning to zebra stripes around town
Original post made by Brit on Dec 17, 2013
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on Dec 17, 2013 at 8:34 am
Where are these zebra crosswalks being installed? I have not seen any around Midtown. Our crosswalks are very dangerous, especially Middlefield Road and Oregon Expressway.
on Dec 17, 2013 at 1:13 pm
Yes, I noticed some just today. The only thing is, when I was in London recently I was practically run over by a sportscar driver - in Mayfair - on kind of a side street intersection - so even zebra crossings aren't a greater guarantee of pedestrian or cyclist safety...
on Dec 17, 2013 at 6:23 pm
I have seen them on Ross and Louis, and it looks like they have more to do on Loma Verde.
on Dec 17, 2013 at 8:36 pm
Ooh, like the Abbey Road album? Far out.
on Dec 20, 2013 at 3:03 pm
Now I am confused. Some of these crossings are being painted yellow and some are white. None of them seem to be any closer to schools than others, as far as I can see. Is there a technical difference between yellow and white crossings? As pedestrians are they more safe to cross if they are one colour or the other? As a driver, should they be treated differently when they are different colours? Are they just trying to make it more confusing for those pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles discerning between the two?
on Dec 20, 2013 at 5:38 pm
All crosswalks should be treated the same as far as drivers go, including intersections with unmarked crosswalks. If pedestrians are in the street or about to enter the street, all cars should stop and let them cross safely.
All intersections should be treated as crosswalks, even if there are no painted lines. Most crosswalks in Palo Alto do not have painted lines.
If you see a car stopped ahead of you near a crosswalk, you are required by law to stop even if you do not see a pedestrian in the crosswalk. If you are not sure if a crosswalk is there, then stop anyway. If after you stop you are absolutely sure there are no pedestrians anywhere near the crosswalk, then you can drive around the idiot.
I don't recall seeing any yellow crosswalks. Where are these?
on Dec 20, 2013 at 6:12 pm
Trying to make a right turn from Middlefield to Oregon recently, I had to hit the brakes for the kid zipping across the crosswalk on a bike, going the wrong way. It's illegal to ride a bike across the crosswalk, and it's illegal to ride a bike the wrong way, on the wrong side of the street.
on Dec 20, 2013 at 6:20 pm
I get the frustration. Had a runner totally blow off the red light and run right out in front of me on Embarcadero a few early early mornings ago. However...you could sub out the bike for a pedestrian under your scenario....you have to look both ways even when turning right. One of my friends got hit by a car while he was crossing and the driver didn't check right before turning right. Hit his head on the windshield and then slide off the car and hit his head again on the pavement. Permanent brain damage.
on Dec 20, 2013 at 7:29 pm
Two most common types of car vs pedestrian fatalities: (1) car driver turns left and hits pedestrian in the far crosswalk and (2) car driver turns right without looking right
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But inside the U.S Cellular Coliseum is what some people are calling the best barbecue joint in the area.
The Smokehouse, has been operating under the roof of the eventplex for just over a year now.
And in this coliseum the buffet reigns king.
It's the only option for lunch but that doesn't mean you'll be limited in choice.
"Everyday we have brisket, pulled pork, and chicken," said General Manager Paul Grazar. "Baked beans, macaroni and cheese. We have two kinds of deserts, salad bars, soup of the day. Four fresh vegetables."
Grazar said his secret to good barbecue is slow smoking over hickory and apple wood, with just the right sauces.
"We take our time," said Grazar. "We've re-perfected our recipes."
I started my meal with a nice healthy salad, giving my body no warning of the impending calories to come.
Then on to my main plate.
I threw on some barbecue brisket pizza along with some rib tips and anything else I could fit until my plate was full.
And I've got to tell you, the homemade sauces here really standout.
For entertainment during my meal I watched a local high school graduation rehearsal.
It's one of the many things you could see while eating here including football practices and ice skating.
After a couple more trips back to the buffet my bill came to $11.80 plus tip.
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St. Sebastiaan Grande Reserve - Brouwerij Sterkens N.V.
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Ratings: 130 | Reviews: 96 | Display Reviews Only:
Reviews by trackstar1043:
4.22/5 rDev +9.3%
A - Pours a beautiful hazy golden orange with 2 in of off white rocky head and extremely sticky lacing leaving visiable rings after each great drink.
S - A strong aroma fo wheat, bitter hops, sweet carmel and a citrus fruits.
T - Similar to the nose, with a great balance of bitterness and malty sweetness.
M - Med bodied with lively carbonation and a clean refreshing finish.
D - Very easy to drink and great for a warm summer night.
06-09-2008 16:42:14 | More by trackstar1043
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North Carolina
3.55/5 rDev -8%
Pours a deep golden with chunks and floaties swirling about with a big fluffy head that leaves a nice amount of lace,yeasty,spicey aromas with some green apple in there but it is pretty light for a big beer.Spicey and yeasty up front with some underlying tropical fruit,finishes pretty sweet with the alcohol flavor slowly kreeping up as it warms.Not one of the best Belgian strong pale ales I have had but still a decent brew none the less.
12-25-2004 23:47:06 | More by oberon
4.33/5 rDev +12.2%
Appearance Orangish-brown body with a nice head that laced the glass.
Smell Theres a nice, light, spicy fruit aroma from this one. The melons, peaches, oranges, and apricots are touched off with a bit of coriander and cinnamon. The (very) lightly toasted malt backbone is present as well, but this is all about the fruit.
Taste This is big flavor. The multitude of spices are out in force, deeply soaked in the light fruits from the nose along with cranberry and apple juice. The malt fades a bit at the tongue.
Mouthfeel This is lightly carbonated and medium-bodied. The alcohol is there, but comes out more like a light, fruity mixed drink thats been spiced with white rum.
Drinkability This one is big on the melons and (especially) peaches, similar to its Golden cousin, which makes it go down smooth.
Update I first rated this in 2003. Oh, Lawdy, have I been a BA that long? Anyway, here we are four years later and it tastes almost exactly the same. If nothing else we have to award points for consistency. Nice job, Sterkens!
09-20-2003 01:11:11 | More by RoyalT
New York
4.25/5 rDev +10.1%
Style points go out for the classy bottle that this one comes in. Pours a hazy light golden with a slight green apple tint. Leaves tons of fine wispy lacing and sheeting. Nose is a soft sweet, fruity spicy blend. Soft mouthfeel, notes of melon, honey, pepper, alcohol evident. Tasty, strong, sharp and crisp. Lovely creation in brewing. get some of this stuff and enjoy.
11-10-2004 01:30:14 | More by Billolick
4.43/5 rDev +14.8%
Just slightly hazy light yellow-amber, yellowish head that's mostly skim. Yeasty aroma, with some dried and deep fruit smells. Full body, impression is similar to a Doppelbock in stickiness and heartiness. Sweet toffee, elements of dried citron, and a touch of diacetyl (really?). A little pepper and clove in the mid mouth, hops do a fine balancing job. There was a lot unexpected in the flavor profile but I loved it, satisfying brew here. Another cool crock, this one was a 16 oz swing top.
07-22-2002 08:03:01 | More by ADR
2.93/5 rDev -24.1%
Appearance: Orange/amber with a small foamy head. Decent lacing.
Smell: Candy sugar and bubblegum. Apples and some faint hops.
Taste: Malty and sweet apples. Some mild hops to balance out the sweetness.
Mouthfeel: Nothing really going on here. Seems rather flat.
Drinkability: Easy to drink, but nothing really stands out.
"Grand Reserve"? Not to sure that it means much here. And what's the deal with "Top Fermented Abbey Ale"? Seems like the marketing department went tautological.
04-27-2007 23:56:21 | More by stereosforgeeks
4/5 rDev +3.6%
Auburn-infused golden hued with a large bubbled head that wastes itself away in a matter of minutes.
Sugarcane, ginger, honeyed apricots and sweet melons on the nose.
The taste progresses through distinct stages. Flows through the mouth with a honey-drenched cantaloupe sensation immediately. Spicing invades. Peppery and savory. Fruit returns via lightly scorched pineapples. Spicing appears again, but more intense. Still light herbal, leafy and peppery, but it wipes the mouth clean of any sweetness. Continuing this wet-dry / sweet-bitter cycle, raw sugar begins to develops, coupling with something that hints at orange juice. However, the hopping does not allow it to come to fruition, as it sweeps down, and rinses the palate clean. Almost out of spite, a light honeyed sensation develops post-swallow.
Alcohol is of little notice for a 10% brew, but shows up on occasion by way of vodka hues.
Meaty bodied, just shy of full with stunted carbonation.
The drying qualities are both a savior and a distraction. This one seems to be pulling in two different directions. The end result is tasty and very drinkable, but I have the impression that this could have been even more. I'm just not sure what.
Nice brew, regardless. Nice bottle too.
10-21-2003 23:37:39 | More by cokes
4/5 rDev +3.6%
Well, the bottle is quite simply bad ass. It comes in a heavy ceramic 16 oz bottle with a unneeded swing top. It pours a golden amber with a mild head. The aroma has hint of honey and booze. At 10% it is awfully mild and drinkable. Really it kind of tastes like an amped up pilsner with a hint of candi sugar. This one isn't worth seeking out; but if you impulse buy it because of the bottle you will not be disappointed.
04-01-2005 04:22:24 | More by swamiswamu
3/5 rDev -22.3%
01-27-2012 16:38:16 | More by Doppelbockulus
4.18/5 rDev +8.3%
Retired?? Oh well this seems to be trend with my & Belgian beers lately. Date code of 15/15/11
Pours bronze/amber with 1+ finger of off white head. Hazed up up a little a the end, probably sediment. Zero head retention & lacing
S: Perfumy hops, pineapple, honey
T: Dryness, lemons & grapefruit & some apple skin up front. Once this warms I get dryness, dates, figs, honey & more citric hops. Finishes dry, with lemony, pineapple & date notes, plus boozey warmth
MF: Slick, with stickiness at the very end, with moderate carbonation & medium body
Drinks really easy for the ABV & style. A pretty good example of the style, albeit a little fruittier than, say Duvel. Shame this is retired. I'm not sure how well this would hold up four years from now though
09-14-2007 03:44:59 | More by russpowell
3.43/5 rDev -11.1%
No freshness date. Pours a clear golden-amber with small white head and light lacing. Smells strongly of grain & malts, some sweet fruits, and spicy alcohol. Flavor begins with sweet grainy malts and develops into very powerful solvent-like alcohols and slight spicing. Slight carbonation; feels fairly light in the mouth for the strength.
Easy to drink considering the ABV, but overall a brutish, unsubtle, beast of a strong pale ale. Perhaps my sample was mishandled, but this is not something I'll be returning to when there are *far* better examples out there.
12-22-2004 04:07:23 | More by dgallina
3.7/5 rDev -4.1%
Presented in a 16-ounce crock with a bottle cap, not a cork, and a wired stopper. Poured a clear orangey-gold with broadly dispersed bubbles but virtually no head. The nose and palate are fruity and sweet, reminding me of peaches and pears. There is a slight bit of dryness to balance the sweetness -- just a bit, mind you. The mouth feel was decidedly syrupy. Also very pricey at $7.20 for 16 ounces.
03-17-2002 01:43:21 | More by BKotch
New York
4.28/5 rDev +10.9%
From a case I bought last year. Best before 2011. Ceramic resealable bottle suitable for homebrewing. No problem there only six left. This beer has cellared beautifully. A clear golden amber fluid that produces a large creamy head. Though it fades quickly it leaves good lacing. Some bubbling going on. Subsequent pours add yeast and cloudiness and better head retention.
Smell is honey, grape and apples. Light Belgian yeast funkiness. Clean malt sweetness.
Taste is just smooth. Honeyed malt and candy sugar. Sweet white grapes and apples. Yeast adds a bit of nuttiness. Finish is more smooth tastes. A bit short of crisp it is still dry. Hops are super mild. Clean with a light green apple sourness. Sweet rolls linger in the mouth. Alcohol is just peaking around the corners from time to time, never draws attention to itself.
Feel is cream and velvet. Delightful
Way to easy to drink a couple of these.
I gave some away and traded others. Now I'm holding on to the rest for a special time in a few years. Maybe I can find another case. If you can get some of this stuff grab it. Just a very good sneaky strong Belgian pale ale.
01-18-2009 01:36:39 | More by scootny
2.88/5 rDev -25.4%
Hazy orange pour, yeast particles, minimal head. Smells artificially sweet, some musty grain.
Sweet with some tartness upfront, yeast and candi sugar seem to be the main component to this. Vague fruit that doesn't really have a physical comparison. Odd vegetal flavors barely mask the unpleasant booziness. Drying finish due to the ABV.
Most likely past it's prime, but reviewed since I won't see it around again.
Vintage bottle, located on a dusty shelf in the Chicagoland area.
04-08-2007 02:09:38 | More by emerge077
4.3/5 rDev +11.4%
08-30-2013 00:10:19 | More by Fusion7777
Quebec (Canada)
3/5 rDev -22.3%
Bottle: Poured a clear golden color ale with a medium size foamy head with good retention and minimal lacing. Aroma consists of sweet Belgian style malt with some fuse alcohol also noticeable. Taste is also somewhat one-dimensional with some discernable alcohol and some overly sweet Belgian style malt. I thought it was lacing some ester or some yeast character too be truly engaging. Not bad but not something I would go out of my way to try again.
09-12-2008 13:59:39 | More by Phyl21ca
3.95/5 rDev +2.3%
Poura light copper with gold highlights. Small white head vanishes quickly but leaves lots of thick, sticky lace on the side of the glass.
Aroma of dark fruits, yeast, wheat bread, banana, apple and cloves.
Flavors of sweet and citrus fruits, medium malt, some yeast and some clove notes. Virtually no bitterness and finish has a little spicy alcohol kick.
Mouthfeel doesn't have much liveliness as I would expect for the style and finish is somewhat shorter than I would like for the style. Very drinkable beer though.
01-18-2004 23:10:28 | More by CRJMellor
3.23/5 rDev -16.3%
Appearance - Fairly clear golden/amber. Looks like apple cider. Almost no head. No lacing.
Smell - Smell is quite subdued. What I do get is floral, malty, slightly fruity and a hint of spiciness.
Taste - Interesting. Light fruits up front (yellow apple, pear) with light spices. Flavor is quite subdued. Has a very interesting after-taste that I can't describe at all. There was no hiss when I opened the bottle, so it may be slightly oxidized.
Mouthfeel - Low carbonation. Medium mouthfeel. Very slick.
D - Pleasant, but not outstanding.
07-20-2009 22:31:10 | More by theopholis
4.43/5 rDev +14.8%
A: Pours a strong gold color which settles into a nice orange-amber. About one finger of white head.
S: Belgian yeasts, spices; some faint apples, pears, and citrus fruits; somewhat like the smell of Westmalle Tripel. Floral aromas further liven it up and give it a sense of freshness.
T: Belgian yeasts with some strong peppercorns, coriander, citrus fruits, and pears. Candi sugar is present which gives it a nice sweetness, and spice definitely rounds it out.
M: Nice carbonated juiciness.
D: This is frankly one of the beer Belgian Strong Pale Ales I've had in a while. They seemed to have nailed down everything I love about the style perfectly.
11-01-2009 06:25:51 | More by thekanna
3.98/5 rDev +3.1%
Really heavy 16 oz. ceramic bottle. Poured into a tulip glass. Nice honey golden color with that big fluffy head that comes with the style.
Smell is a little spicy and wine-like. Fruity esters play a big part in the aroma. Taste is the sweetness of honey and grapes. It's also a bit peppery/spicy.
Mouthfeel is very crisp and medium-bodied. Overall, the flavors are very subdued, and it's not nearly as tasty as others of the style I've had. However, it's decent for sure, and drinkability is very high.
09-11-2008 04:21:23 | More by daythree16
4/5 rDev +3.6%
01-13-2013 23:58:22 | More by OregonGrown7
4.5/5 rDev +16.6%
03-14-2014 23:15:29 | More by sammy806
3.93/5 rDev +1.8%
The pour a clear deep amber, the head is mediorce, the lace spare, the color off white. Nose is malt, citrus tones, light hints of bubble gum. Front is malt, sweet, the top is medium, the finish is acerbic, dry, the 10% ABV, is felt in the "Tummy" and the long lasting alcohol bitter aftertaste. "Works for me!", as I like my beers pungent and brawny. Ranks #504 on my current 1000 beer master list.
07-14-2004 13:24:40 | More by Gusler
2.03/5 rDev -47.4%
this beer poured almost completely without a head. As there was so little carbonantion essentialy no aromas were released. Teh taste was predominantly of alcohol, with some very mild hints of other flavors appearing sporadicaly on my tounge. The lack of carbonantion makes the mouthfeel watery and seriously reduces the flavors experienced, overall I was not impressed by this beer.
09-25-2006 00:30:34 | More by geetlord
4.5/5 rDev +16.6%
07-16-2014 05:40:18 | More by Voja
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FRUITLAND, Md. - You may see some changes to curriculum this year, in Wicomico County.
While at Fruitland Primary Monday morning, WMDT chatted with the principal who tells us some exciting educational alterations are in store for students. Pam Mitchell tells us, the Common Core State Standards are still in place, but a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, better known as STEM, program will be implemented. But that's not all.
Mitchell says "we're going to be incorporating junior grade books into our curriculum in grades 1 and 2, that's an accelerated reading program that our media specialist is going to be working with some children on."
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In the middle of last week's "Bronco Blitz," Boise State's ambitious four-day recruiting effort to visit every football-playing high school in Idaho, veteran assistant coach Steve Caldwell called his wife and fellow assistant Julius Brown from somewhere in eastern Idaho.
He had a request.
"I can see 20 miles in all four directions and I don't see a house. If I don't show up again, the last trace of my cellphone is here. Make sure somebody comes and looks for me," said Caldwell, who has spent more than 30 seasons as a college football coach.
In all those years of recruiting - most of them in the South, where Caldwell coached at Tennessee, Arkansas, Arkansas State and Northwest Mississippi Community College - Caldwell has seen a lot.
But not everything.
Until last week, the Broncos' first-year defensive line coach had never been to a school that played eight-man football. During the "blitz," Caldwell visited several in eastern Idaho, including Shoshone, Richfield, Dietrich, Challis and Castleford high schools.
"I've been to some rural areas in Mississippi and Arkansas, but I've never been anywhere quite like these. The small schools in the South like that play basketball-only. They don't even play football," Caldwell said. "For these kids to want to play the game and the schools in that area to put a program in place that they can play football, I think that's great. Regardless of the size of the school, they're going to play the game."
The schools, too, experienced something for the first time when Caldwell showed up.
"I went in some schools that a college football coach had never been, in and no one from Boise State," he said.
In his first few months as Boise State's head coach, Bryan Harsin has assembled a young (and in Caldwell's case, young at heart) coaching staff with boundless energy and an enthusiasm for recruiting and social media.
The "Bronco Blitz" was a natural extension, a way for Boise State to expand its brand across the state, capitalize on free publicity, allow fans a sneak peek into the often-secret world of recruiting and, perhaps most importantly, stake an early claim on some of the state's top football players.
"The most important thing, being a new staff, is getting out and establishing those relationships with our high school coaches. It's extremely important," Harsin said. "Is there a guy at every single school? Probably not. I know for sure there's not. Will there be in the future? That's what the heart of blitz is about."
Idaho is not known as a football recruiting hotbed. Its small population and relative remoteness make it an infrequent stop for college football recruiters.
But the Gem State has always produced solid players. With the state's intense interest in football, a growing population and some standout stars, competition for players is increasing.
"In terms of producing players, it's gotten better. I'm sure that has to do with better coaching at the high school level. I think social media is another particular reason for that. Players are able to get film out there that maybe they wouldn't have gotten circulated in the past," said Justin Hopkins, a national recruiting insider for 247Sports.com.
Since 2002, according to Scout.com's recruiting databases, 82 Idaho high school players have signed with Football Bowl Subdivision colleges. Boise State signed 32 of them, including key program contributors such as Corey Bell, Tyler Horn, Ricky Tjong-A-Tjoe, Spencer Gerke, Nate Potter and NFL first-round selection Shea McClellin from Marsing High.
As a Boise State assistant coach, Harsin said, he often visited Marsing. Most years there weren't any Boise State-caliber players.
"All of a sudden there was one," Harsin said.
Fruitland High, a 3A football power, produced two current Broncos (linebacker Joey Martarano and tight end Alec Dhaenens) and one future player, 2015 commitment Garrett Larson, an offensive lineman.
Building relationships with high school coaches, especially for a first-year staff, was extremely important, offensive coordinator Mike Sanford said. Sanford served as Stanford's recruiting coordinator for the past two seasons at the Pac-12 school.
The blitz is unlikely to be an every-year event, but the Broncos are likely to keep a presence in in-state schools.
"Some of these high schools I went to might not have a prospect in the next four years. But they will have a prospect in the next 10 years. I don't want it to be the first time I've been there is when they have a 6-foot-7, 285-pound offensive lineman. Oh, I'm Mike Sanford," he said. "You're in-state, you're 90 minutes away and you've never been to see him. You're not here because you want to take care of the state and the relationships."
In 2014, Boise State signed two of the state's eight FBS signees. The Broncos landed Chase Blakely from Coeur d'Alene and Kekoa Nawahine from Rocky Mountain, but lost in-state players to Oregon, Oregon State, Washington and USC.
"We want the best and brightest players to stay at Boise. We can't let people get out of the state. If there are five to 10 Division I players a year, we need five to 10 to come to Boise State," tight ends coach Eli Drinkwitz said. "... Nobody plays harder for an institution than the local kids. They bleed that. It's been ingrained in their memory and into their mind."
The NCAA allows 168 evaluation days for assistant coaches this spring. Head coaches are not allowed to be on the road.
When Harsin pitched the idea of using some of those precious days to hit every Idaho high school, there was total buy-in. Some had heard about Arkansas State's 2012 "A-State Ambush" under former head coach Gus Malzahn, a similar concept.
"It was the coolest idea ever. I thought it's such a great concept. High school coaches in the state know you're prioritizing them and their programs," Sanford said.
Said defensive coordinator Marcel Yates: "Let's do it. ... The in-state kids, they need to be Broncos. That's why we need to get back out and make sure they understand, 'We love you. We want you to stay close to home.'"
Turning the "blitz" from a concept into reality took plenty of planning, much of it from Drinkwitz with an assist from support staffers like Taylor Tharp, Antwon Murray and Brad Larrondo.
Drinkwitz is the staff's primary Idaho recruiter. He mapped out which coach went where. "He's a thinker," Harsin said.
The coordinators, Sanford and Yates, drew the easiest travel assignment. Sanford hit Boise and up Hwy 55 to McCall, visiting schools such as Cascade, Garden Valley, Horseshoe Bend, Salmon River and Idaho City and restaurants like My Father's Place in McCall. Sanford said he often camped along Hwy 55 when he was a player at Boise State.
Yates, a former Boise State player and assistant coach, went to Fruitland, Wilder, Marsing, Caldwell, Vallivue, Melba, Skyview, Columbia, Middleton, Parma and New Plymouth among others. He had never been to many of those places.
"I left Marsing - and I hate I didn't take a picture of it - with the Snake River right there. I drove through the wine country. It wasn't bad at all. I had one of the easier routes," Yates said.
Drinkwitz headed north through mining country and beyond, eventually reaching Coeur d'Alene.
"Being from Arkansas, I had no idea (about some of these places). Seeing the Sandpoint area, seeing Lake Coeur d'Alene, seeing how beautiful it is, I've got to come up here and spend a weekend," he said.
Wide receivers coach Junior Adams, who was previously at Eastern Washington, needed plenty of help to get from place to place on his trek north.
"I've got to hope Siri works. There were times I went three hours without cell phone service," Adams said. "You better know where all the gas stations are, too. I've got that Yelp app to look up gas stations, look up places. I don't think too many of these places are registered on Yelp."
Adams visited schools such as Payette, Grangeville, Clearwater, Kendrick, Troy, Deary, Potlatch, Lapwai, Orofino and Moscow.
Or, in other words, parts of Idaho Vandals country.
"I didn't realize how deep into Vandal country I was. At times I walked into schools and someone was like, 'This is hard for me. I'm a Vandal. I played at Idaho in such and such.' No hard feelings. It's not about us. It's about the kids," Adams said.
Adams, like the other coaches, found an enthusiasm for the concept. Coaches and principals were aware of his visit before he arrived.
"You guys must be the Bronco Blitz," they said to Adams.
"It hit social media and it hit the news. They were really excited," he said.
Coaches are not allowed to talk with prospective recruits during their "evaluation period" visits, so most of their time was spent with coaches and principals. Assistant coaches spent anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes at each school.
They were allowed to watch the players practice track or baseball or work out in the weight room and collect academic information.
They were also allowed - in frequent consultation with the Broncos' compliance department - to tweet photos from their travels, connecting with fans.
Boise State announced the start of the "blitz" with photos of all the assistant coaches on horses. Offensive line coach Scott Huff tweeted photos from Preston, home of the fictional "Napoleon Dynamite." Coaches tweeted out scenic views from across the state - a plus for out-of-state recruits who don't know about Idaho's natural beauty. The Broncos produced "All-Access" videos at the beginning and end of the "blitz."
"That's part of our jobs in the football program. How we brand ourselves, how we get that message out there is extremely important," Harsin said. "We know the players we recruit utilize that, so we're going to be able to utilize it as well. Everybody knows how important it is. The bottom line is that it's a great way for us to get the message out about Boise State and our brand."
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