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Rye Kolsch (2010 Beer Week Collaboration With Willoughby Brewing) - The Brew Kettle Taproom & Smokehouse / Production Works
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4.38/5 rDev +17.7%
From the Ohio Craft Brew Collaboration 12 pack, almost six months after it was supposed to be released. This was supposedly the beer most likely to go off because Kolsch in theory tastes best young. This beer was excellent, though. The aroma was citrusy hops with the flavor nicely balanced between floral (but not overpowering) hoppiness, sharp rye, and a subtle caramel malt evening everything out. I haven't had a lot of low ABV rye ales, but this was the best I've had (less bitter and more drinkable than Acadia's). The lightness of the beer's body combined with the refreshing, complex flavors make for a great session beer. Too bad they're not brewing more of these.
04-19-2011 02:06:42 | More by HeightsEats
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3.6/5 rDev -3.2%
12 oz. bottle, 5.5% abv. Pours a clear, straw color. Huge pillow-likw white head, with impressive retention. Lots of streaming bubbles rising to the top.
Floral hop notes, with a restrained spicy character. Slightly bready malt. A hint of pepper.
Clean malt, good crisp feel. Dry, with some flashes of citrus. Rye character seems rather restrained, as there is very little of spicy feel.
Lighter body, with lively carbonation. Pretty smooth and easy to drink. Mostly straightforward. Not bad.
05-07-2011 22:47:33 | More by Bierguy5
4/5 rDev +7.5%
02-05-2012 17:52:17 | More by aanakinskywalker
3.8/5 rDev +2.2%
12 ounce bottle. Pours slightly hazy bright amber color with a fairly foamy 2 finger white head with great retention that reduces to a lacing cap. Some decent lacing on the glass. Aromas of rye, citrus, and spices with a bit of caramel. Some nice and balanced aromas, but a tad weak. Taste of caramel, citrus, rye, and spiciness. Mostly sweetness on the front, with a fairly strong bitterness on the finish that lingers with citrus and rye flavors. A nice balance of flavors as well, and a good amount of flavor. Medium-light bodied with medium carbonation. Very crisp and drinkable brew. Overall, a very nice beer with good flavor and mouthfeel. Good stuff, I have never had a Kolsch before, but this is quite tasty.
05-19-2011 04:04:42 | More by superspak
3.7/5 rDev -0.5%
Looks very nice and appetizing. Very lively with carbonation, tiny bubbles galore all racing towards the large white fluffy coning head. Rocky at the middle with great retention.
Was worried about how this one was holding up but from the aroma so far indications seem okay. Nice biscuity malt aromas with floral hops, light rye spice, and a twinge of fruitiness.
Good bitterness and hops presence still. Spicy on the finish with good lively carbonation. Floral hops with hints of citrus and earth. Not an overly complex beer but hell it is a kolsch.
05-08-2011 20:16:12 | More by mcallister
3.25/5 rDev -12.6%
From the Ohio Craft Brew Collaboration 12 pack, Over six months after it was supposed to be released. Was It worth $20...Ehhh !
Poured a golden Yellow, fizzy head. I smell some citrus, and "Maybe" a touch of Rye spice. Tastes lightly hoppy, but I don't taste Rye.There is some sweetness from the malt and some graininess. This was a decent tasting beer, but I think It took a hit with the extra age on it. I would love to try it fresh.
05-05-2011 20:57:10 | More by beergod1
3.2/5 rDev -14%
Most Kolsch aren't good enough for me. They need mroe aroma. This is no exception.Only a very aromatic kolsch works for me. It should fill the room with hoppy stink and this doesn't even fill the glass.
The rest of it is typical, and inoffensive. OK taste, slightly cloudy. Easy drinking and decent aftertaste. But not at all special. I could drink a lot more but I am not upset that the sampler only had one bottle of this.
I thought it was a Willoughby Brewing beer (both logos on the label). They are a mile or so from my house, but I never knew them to bottle anything. I've never been to the Brew Kettle (it's on the wrong side of town) but I've heard people talking about it for a long time.
04-23-2011 18:14:32 | More by schoolboy
3.88/5 rDev +4.3%
This is the fourth bottle out of the Cleveland Beer Collaboration that I have had and I think its another one that took a hit from the 6 month delay.
I poured the 12oz bottle into a snifter glass to find a clear bright golden body with very minimal head.
The aroma had some citrus notes along with the hops. I'm pretty sure that this is the first Kolsch style beer I have had and I didn't know what to expect. The flavor was good, I thought that the beer was going to be a bit sweeter than what it was. I noticed the citrus & hops in the flavor and a few hints of sweetness before leaving a slight bitter after taste.
The beer was easy to drink, crisp & clean. The carbination was very balanced with the texture.
Overall I enjoyed the beer, though at the same time I don't think that this was going to be a highlight of the colaboration pack for me.
04-20-2011 21:39:56 | More by Dan3279
3.63/5 rDev -2.4%
On tap at the Brew Kettle. Served in a pilsner glass. This beer was was a collaboration with Willoughby for the 2010 Cleveland Beer Week Collaboration 12 pack.
Described as "For CBW, a collaboration w/Willoughby Brewing Co. featuring 35% Rye and generously hopped w/German tradition hops.". 5.0%, 28IBU.
The beer looks nice in the pilsner glass. A golden, clear color with some nice yellow edges and a 1/4 finger white head that leaves some good lace. A nice looking Kölsch.
The smell is more of a normal Kölsch smell with just a hint of rye spice. A touch grainy with some sweetness and noble hops. I don't know if I expected the rye to jump out more or what as I don't have a ton of experience with rye Kölsch (but who does? Seriously, who is the world's expert on this style?). All kidding aside, it's pleasant and fragrant but could be a touch more flowery and expressive.
The taste is good, a bit more bitter than expected from the noble hops. I think the addition of the rye also added a bit of spice to the end, whereas some other Kölsch beers finish sweet and grainy. There is some sweetness from the malt (kiss of caramel) and some graininess and crackers. The beer finishes with spicy rye and a touch of lingering bitterness. Little to no fruitiness as some European examples feature (like Reissdorf Kölsc).
The mouthfeel is good on this beer - nice medium body with the rye making this a touch more weighty. The carbonation is lively as it should be. The finish is very brash at first but starts to grow on me. A nicely drinkable beer with little offensive flavors and a whole lot of goodness. A great break from the traditional Kölsch, but I was missing the sweetness in the finish as provided by the excellent COAST Kölsch that I constantly import to my home in the summer. Still a good beer in the mixed 12 pack.
10-23-2010 19:39:14 | More by jampics2
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Main River Holiday Abode
Broadbeach Waters, Gold Coast, QLD
Prestige House
- Guests: 12
- Bedrooms: 5
Bedroom breakdown
Bedroom 1 - 1x King
Bedroom 2 - 1x Queen
Bedroom 3 - 2x Single
Bedroom 4 - 2x Single
Bedroom 5 - 1x Queen
- Bathrooms: 3
Property features
- Swimming pool
- Air conditioning
- Car space
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Looking for some where special to stay? - well this is it! Enjoy this new and modern luxury 5 bed, 3 bath holiday house directly on the River in Broadbeach Waters. Just read the guest reviews about the 5 star dining obtained on your very own doorstep. Or seeing the pod of Dolphins, seals, and flying Manta-rays all from the covered deck. The whole property offers something for everyone - Impress your family by booking - simply the best waterfront accommodation.
We are a Licenced Holiday House with the Gold Coast City Council and hold an ABN number, so your booking is secure.
We have been told by our impressed guests that our house is even better than the photos! We pride ourselves to give you the best Gold Coast Accommodation possible - the house is cleaned and maintained to a very high standard. You will not be disappointed when you stay at Main River Abode.…
more photos at goldcoastrental dot wix dot com main-river
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Poco de Belleza is an immaculate 5 bedroom , 3 bathroom Main River family home. Its one of the finest on the market today. Centrally located in the heart of Broadbeach Waters on a quiet cul-de-sac. Close to public transport and walking distance to local shops. (Chemist, bottle store, supermarket, cafes and bakery)
This fabulous home offers everything you need to make your Gold Coast holiday most enjoyable and is ideally situated just a few minutes from the wonderful Gold Coast Beaches, Jupiters Casino, the Convention Centre, Fabulous Cafes, and Shopping Complexes. Your choice of 4 Golf Courses are only minutes away and the popular Carrara Markets are just around the corner by car, or enjoy the 15 minute walk. For the children there are all the major Theme parks 15 to 30 minutes away. Sea world is 15 min and Dream & White Water world is 30min, with Movie world and Wet n Wild in between.
From the huge covered deck off the Main Living Area and Master suite you overlook the tranquil wide Nerang waterways across to multimillion dollar homes. Together with a beautiful salt water pool, deep berth Pontoon and fully fenced and secure property, this is just perfect for alfresco dining, tropical open-air living, and relaxing with family and friends. The River front deck is the place to be to sip a chilled glass of wine and watch the world go by without the pesky sand flies found in the canals.
Poco de belleza can comfortably accommodate 12 guests, and is perfect for families holidaying together. With its amazing outlook, brilliant location this single level dwelling is truly a beautifully appointed modern home, with everything you need for a comfortable, relaxing and luxurious stay.
Imagine a holiday with all that the Gold Coast has to offer at your door, there is something for everyone.
Poco de belleza offers you ......
The Master Bedroom or 'Parents Retreat' has a King bed, dressing room study, walk in wardrobe and fabulous ensuite with a double shower. It has views of the River and opens onto a large timber deck.
The second guest wing has a queen bed and its own ensuite, with direct outdoor access. The third and forth bedrooms share the main bathroom, which has a large shower and twin sinks.
The third bedroom has two singles, pool views with mirrored built-in robes and the fourth bedroom has 2 King singles and direct out door access.
The 5th bedroom, is a 'stand alone' room which has a Queen, pool views and its own toilet and basin.
Plus two roll away beds and a pull out sofa bed are also available.
We also supply a complete babies package for a small fee.
The chefs gourmet kitchen is equipped with the latest appliances, including an induction hob, wall oven, microwave, dishwasher, stone benches, twin sinks with an insinkerator and a double door fridge freezer with filtered water and ice maker. The separate laundry has an extra fridgefreezer to keep those beers cold and wines chilled.
Fabulous alfresco dinning, is made easy with a BBQ, 10 seater wooden outdoor setting both located on the extra large timber deck, with views across Main River, which all leads off the huge main living area.
A stunning entry leads to an immaculate open-plan living area, with floor tiles and high ceilings. It contains a large 8 seater leather lounge, dining table with 8 chairs and a 50 inch plasma on the wall.
The media area has a 42 inch plasma, DVD player, Xbox 360 and movies. Plus a comfortable lounge.
The laundry is fully equipped with a washer and dryer, vacuum cleaner and iron & board
Enjoy the large saltwater pool, fully fenced for parents piece of mind.
A deep berth pontoon with ocean access is ready to receive your boat, or hire one to enjoy the waterways the Gold Coast has to offer. Try catching your evening meal, with the crab pot supplied for your enjoyment.
This is a fully fenced and secure property, with a double automated lock up garage and sensor lights. You are surrounded by multimillion dollar homes on a very quiet cul-de-sac street.
All linen items are supplied (sheets, blankets and towels - also beach towels!) The house has ducted air-conditioning to ALL the rooms, plus ceiling fans, smoke detectors, alarm and lock up garage for two cars.
Holidays give back what the working week takes away!
Why choose this prestigious home over an high-rise apartment .....
1) Plenty of space, to spread out and relax
2) No waiting on lifts
3) Your car is enclosed in a secure garage
4) No long treks carrying your luggage or shopping
5) Use the pool for a quiet dip anytime of the day or night
6) Never miss out on a sun lounger or wait to use the BBQ
7) No swipe cards or keys to access and park your car
8) No noise or smells from the apartment next door or the hall way.
9) Berth your boat at your own private jetty, just metres away from the house.
10) Value for money
This is a Non Smoking Property
Main River Holiday Abode is not suitable for Groups of young adults, Functions, SCHOOLIES or Parties due to its residential location.
We will not muck you around - unlike with the players in the market who throw some cheap furniture in a house that they can't sell. Then if it does sell- you are out in the cold with everything else suitable booked because of the late notice and worst still, you could hold paid and usually non-refundable airfares!
This is what is happening currently on the Gold Coast with all the temporary holiday lets while the house is on the market. Check first before booking! - Ask if they have a licence and ABN number. Also check the email address from your correspondence with agentsowners because professional businesses have paid email accounts like BIGPOND, iinet, dodo, xtra, slingshot, paradise etc and NOT Hotmail, Yahoo, Live or Gmail accounts - which are free and anyone can set up. Unfortunately we live in a world of scammers- so be vigilant and do not send money to the UK or use Bpay.
Inquire now, and make your next well deserved holiday a time to remember.
Any questions please contact us for a prompt reply or ask for a property viewing.
We do run "Specials" and small pets are negotiable.
To secure your dates, a 25 percent deposit is required with the balance paid 30 days prior to your arrival. We accept Visa & MasterCard or EFT.
Contact us now and we look forward to having you stay.
Thanks for looking and kind regards Christina
Poco de Belleza (property on line name)
The fine print
- DirectPay - Rent-A-Home takes reservations on this property but the property manager processes payments directly with you.
- Minimum Stay 5 Nights
- Bond $1,000
Guest reviews & questions
Customer Reviews
5 reviews
The property is situated in a lovely private and quiet location with easy access to Surfers Paradise and close to all the usual tourist attractions. We found it was very convenient for the kids to v…
The property was beautiful. Plenty of room; lots of bathrooms. Fabulous, well equiped kitchen. Chrildren loved the cupboard full of games, the xbox, dvds and the pool.The family loved the jetty, cau…
This is the best holiday house we have stayed in on the Gold Coast. The house is so well appointed with an eye for detail. There were extra towels, beach towels and plenty of tea towels. Nothing w…
Questions & Answers
Is the pool heated?
The pool is not heated.
Standard Features
- Activities/Themes
- Birdwatching
- Executive rental
- Fishing Nearby
- Gay / Lesbian
- Golf
- Group stay (10+)
- Luxury
- Romantic
- Shopping
- Theme Park Nearby
- Waterfront
- Domestic
- AirCon
- Bath Towels provided
- Bedding & Sheets provided
- Children's Cot
- Children's High Chair
- Clothes Dryer
- Cooking Facilities
- Dishwasher
- Electric Stove
- Fans (Ceiling / Standing)
- Hair Dryer
- Heaters provided
- Iron & Ironing board
- Kitchen
- Level access
- Microwave
- Tea/Coffee making facilities
- Vacuum System
- Washing Machine
- Entertainment
- BBQ - Gas
- Boat ramp nearby
- Books/magazines supplied
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Lake nearby
- Videos/DVDs Supplied
- General
- Child friendly
- Luxury
- Balcony
- Courtyard
- Ensuite
- Outdoor pool
- Parking
- Pool
- Swimming Pool
- Views
- Other
- Alarm System
- Lock Up Garage Parking
- Lock up Storage
- Off Street Parking
- Secure Parking Onsite
- Street Parking
- Transport
- Bus
- Walk to the shops
Bedroom configurations
- Bedroom 1 – 1x King
- Bedroom 2 – 1x Queen
- Bedroom 3 – 2x Single
- Bedroom 4 – 2x Single
- Bedroom 5 – 1x Queen
Standard Charges
- Departure Clean - $250 inc. GST Per Booking
- Linen Hire - $100 inc. GST Per Booking
- Property Manager Booking Fee - $20 inc. GST Per Booking
- Extra Adults Charge - $30 inc. GST Per Person/Night (applies when more than 4 Adults)
- Extra Children Charge - $30 inc. GST Per Person/Night (applies when more than 2 Children)
Optional Extras
- Baby Cot Hire - $55 inc. GST Per Booking
- High Chair Hire - $33 inc. GST Per Booking
- Fold Up Bed Hire - $65 inc. GST Per Booking
RatesRates are not available online for this property, please request a quote using the form below.
Property managers will respond with pricing and availability, usually within 24 hours.
Availability & Price
from $321 to $1,632 per night*
Min 5 nights stay
How do I make a booking?
From a Quote
- Step 1) Search the website and Add properties to MyList. Submit your preferred properties by using Request a Quote. Property Managers will send you confirmed price and availability.
- Step 2) Then you can Make a Booking or reservation form by clicking 'Make Reservation' from your Quote. Alternatively a Reservation form (PDF or Word Doc) can be downloaded from our Visitor Terms & Conditions page or your Quote.
- Step 3) Once we receive your "RZ" reservation request, a consultant will process all details and send a "BK" Booking Confirmation, payment receipt with arrival and key collection information.
From a Tariff or Hot Deal
- Step 1) Search using your desired location and dates. The Tariff Price will be shown in the results.
- Step 2) Then you can Make a Booking or reservation form by clicking 'Make Reservation' from the search results or property page. Alternatively a Reservation form (PDF or Word Doc) can be downloaded from our Visitor Terms & Conditions page or your Quote.
- Step 3) Once we receive your "RZ" reservation request, a consultant will process all details and send a "BK" Booking Confirmation, payment receipt with arrival and key collection information. Payment can be made with credit card or by direct deposit.
Are pets permitted?
Some properties allow Pets and will display Pets Permitted. Visitors will need to advise the type and size of pet and whether the pet is indoor or an outdoor pet.
Properties that do not show Pets Permitted will not accept pets.
A Pet Bond might be required to clean. deodourise and disinfect the property prior to the next visitor arrival to ensure the property is allergy free.
Availability calendar not up to date?
rentahome does encourage our property managers to update their availability calendars as often as possible.
Unfortunately it isn't always as frequent as we'd like, each calendar has a date of which the calendar was last updated so you who how up to date the listing is.
This is why rentahome has the quote process, it confirms the current availability of your selected property/s and the best rate available for your stay.
Are visitors able to inspect properties?
rentahome welcomes inspections however they may not be always feasible and are generally only available for longer stays of three months or longer.
The property must first be quoted as available with a price for your requested dates.
To request an inspection simply login to your Quote at the below link using your quote number and surname: http://www.rent-a-home.com.au/home/my/quotedetails.aspx
Scroll down to your preferred property and under the photo there will be a button 'Request Inspection', click on 'Request Inspection' and fill in your details. Your details will be sent to the property manager who will make contact within 48hours to arrange an appointment.
If there is no 'Request Inspection' button, this means the property manager does not provide inspections.
Please note that properties are not held and may be booked by other visitors.
Will I have to pay a security deposit?
A Bond/Security Deposit may be required by the Property Manager the amount will vary depending on the property manager. If so, this payment will take place outside of the Rentahome EasyPay System and you may be asked to direct transfer funds into the Property Manager's bank account or a credit card imprint may be requested. Rentahome does not become involved in the payment or return of bonds or security deposits. Return of these amounts is based on the Property Manager's terms and conditions and their inspection of the property after your stay.
The Security Deposit (Bond) is required to cover any damage or incidential costs incurred during your stay at the property. If there is no Damage or Additional Costs then the Security Deposit will be refunded. If the amount of the Damage or Additional Costs are greater than the Security Deposit, then the Guest will be required to pay the difference.
On Arrival, please report any damage or requirement maintenance immediately to the property manager, as you will be liable for any Damage on your departure.
A Bond applies for properties under a Lease agreement. The Bond is typically lodged with a government Bond Authority and returned at the the end of the stay following an Exit Inspection and review of the Condition Report.
Payment Options
Easy Pay
Rent-A-Home processes rental payment with guests directly. We accept: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Bank Transfer.
Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards accepted.
Direct Pay
The Property Manager will process payment with guests directly.


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WestPoint Home also introduces the Martex Designer Series, featuring the art of Jill Rosenwald. This collection includes top of bed, embellished sheets, decorative accessories, bath towels and accessories.
Collier Campbell's art is featured in the series as well. This collection includes top of bed, coordinating printed sheets, decorative accessories and bath accessories.
New York (212) 684-5707
Westport Linens launches the Panama Jack bedding collection that encompasses sheets, comforter ensembles, bedspreads, quilts and decorative pillows. The Panama Jack collection portrays a fun, relaxed, tropicalthemed life style with a simple, classic combination of old world style and new world charm. Featured designs fall into two tier categories: Island Breeze collection and Signature collection. The Island Breeze collection will be prints and solids on microfiber fabric. The Signature collection will be 100% cotton printed and embroidered bedding.
New York (212) 689-4622
Concertina from Zorlu is a large scale jacquard in a textured damask pattern of scrolling leaves with coordinating accessories in honey and apricot.
New York (201) 641-7766
Avanti Linens presents Greek Key, a new version of an old classic.
The company's new Antigua bath collection takes its name from the Caribbean island, with its tropical sea-life motifs. Using elements of nautical maps for the background, this collection of accessories and embellished towels and matching shower curtain also features shells, sailboats and other breezy, coastal themes.
Peekskill, N.Y. (914) 930-8440
Chortex USA offers 100% cotton luxury beach towels suitable for spring and summer. The towels are made in Turkey and measure 40-inches-by-70-inches.
New York (201) 533-1000
Duck River Textile's Everdeen shower curtain features a delicate leaf pattern printed on a light faux-linen fabric. Its natural color palette brings a sense of outdoors to your bathroom.
New York (212) 213-1850
The company's newest batch of towel ensembles comes entirely from Brazil.
Diamonds is a sheared velour 100% cotton grouping that comes in the white, creme, surf, peach and lavender colorways.
Grand Keys is a semi-sheared 100% cotton program that is available in two colors - white and silver.
Chain Links is a semi-sheared 100% cotton offering offered in five colors - white, creme, dark citron, paprika and Nile.
New York (613) 268-4687
Ottawa, Ontario (613) 286-4687
Fusion Trading's signature eight pack ribbed Identity Bath program is now being relabeled as the This Towel Is Different program. With each order placed by any customer throughout the world, Fusion Trading will donate money to UNICEF in support of its efforts to eliminate poverty, hunger and illiteracy in Bangladesh. Each pack includes eight 12-by-12, 100% ring-spun cotton-ribbed facecloths in an assortment of trendy colors.
Chino, Calif. (800) 677-8140
The Antique Chic patchwork shower curtain from Greenland Home Fashions features floral prints combined with paisleys and intricate vintage-style patchwork. It coordinates with the Antique Chic bedding collection.
New York (404) 642-9087
Home Source International introduces seven beach towel designs that feature iconic Condé Nast covers from such popular magazines as The New Yorker. The towels are 450 GSM, have a reverse dye backing and are 40- inches-by-70-inches.
The company also has a new licensing partner with Coca-Cola and together they are launching beach towels from vintage Coke artwork. These towels are 450 GSM, have a reverse dye backing and are 40-inches-by-70-inches. The Rebel Towel collection is 100% bleach and benzoyl peroxide proof.
New York (347) 227-4401
Featured for market from Loftex USA is an extensive line of beach towels that includes black and white prints with motifs such as the Eiffel Tower, hibiscus flowers, shells and geometrics.
Portland, Ore. (503) 535-5574
New patterns of the oversized jacquard towel include the 40- inch-by-70-inch Native American inspired design. Other patterns include: Coyoacan, North Star, Santa Fe Saxony, Abiqui Sunset, Journey West and Sugar Skulls. Towel offerings include the National Park towels in Glacier Park, Grand Canyon and Badlands blanket patterns and colors. Also for 2013 are the Chief Joseph sculpted towels in seven colors of solid, textural weave. National Park towels, Chief Joseph sculpted towels and jacquard bath towels are offered as bath, hand and wash sizes.
New York (212) 930-2093
Southern Tide from WestPoint Home is a splashy line of oversized beach towels in vivid and vibrant colors.
New York (212) 679-8046
The company is expanding the palette of its Sapphire tablecloth, a cotton and poly blend for easy care. The new colors include emerald green and silver.
Lintex is also expanding its kitchen towel assortment with new 100% cotton terry-ribbed styles and other new weaves designed for extra absorbency.
The Espresso kitchen towel program is getting a caffeine kick with several design additions.
And for the harvest and holiday season, Lintex took its design cues from European trends for its new batch of jacquard and dobby patterns on a grouping of matching placemats, napkins and tablecloths.
New York (212) 631-0900
M&Z Marketing Group presents printed kitchen slice rugs with matching sink runners, as well as a fashion line of nonstick, stainless- steel knives, cutlery sets and cutlery block sets. All knives are attractively packaged in store safe/child-safe packaging. Preloaded counter displays will also be available.
West Nyack, NY (845) 675-7029
The company is launching its new Casual Dining Textiles line with more than 20 patterns that coordinate and complement what shoppers likely already use in their homes.
All of the patterns are designed and colored to complement the best-selling dinnerware styles in the market - restaurant white, Denby and organic glazes, and the longtime Fiesta brand.
Each item, depending on its pattern and style, will be printed on 100% cotton, or the pattern will be woven on Italian looms on spun polyester.
Dalton, Ga. (706) 278-8008
Key among the new collections is Prisma. Its name derives from the prism-like effect these rugs offer - a look achieved via the use of an exclusive company made yarn system and state-of the- art weaving technique.
Prisma rugs are flat-woven of 100% UV-stabilized polypropylene yarns, and feature Balta's Stainsafe technology for added durability. It comes in 20 patterns, which are available in five colorways - citron, ochre, steel gray, terra and aquamarine.
Saddle Brook, N.J.
(201) 368-6900
In conjunction with the brand's 90th anniversary, Waverly and Nourison are set to launch four new accent and area rug collections.
Global Awakening is an ethnically inspired collection of rugs that balances design and texture on a 100% polyester, hooked construction. These rugs are machine-printed in China.
Artisanal Delight mixes classic and stylish floral patterns combined with trendy, current graphic designs. These rugs are made of 10% polyester cut pile and are accented with hand carving and machine printing in China.
Indoor/Outdoor Rugs is a 100% polyester, machine printed grouping of durable rugs featuring new color palettes and myriad designs that are all UV-protected, mildew proof and fade-resistant.
And Aura of Flora is a collection of modernized floral and ikat designs made of polyester and machine-printed in China.
Calhoun, Ga. (706) 625-4823
Reverse the rug and change the look. That is how Surya's Artistic Weavers designed this new collection of 100% wool flat woven pieces, which offer two different patterns and colors on either side for two distinct decorating options.
New York (212) 532-2285
Caldeira USA is introducing three collections that each includes decorative pillows, throws and soft window treatments for more complete decorating options.
One of the collections is Rustic Hide, which encompasses mixed constructions that can feel at home in a cozy cabin or a luxury penthouse. Fabrics include lush faux furs, luxurious velvet, faux leather, knits and real Mongolian fur. Colors range from chocolate brown and rich terra cotta to ivory and green.
Another collection is Heroic Graphics, which has fun with iconic imagery like the American and British flags and other retro themes. The palette is traditional black, taxi yellow, red, white and blue.
The third collection is Damson Opulence, an assortment of luxurious fabrics in dark, rich colors and opulent trims, such as sequins. The color scheme here includes plum, deep red, gold and ivory.
New York (201) 533-1000
Duck River Textile's Aydin decorative pillow features a striped pattern on heavy cotton. The natural color palette is intended to mix well with a multitude of interiors.
New York (404) 642-9087
Home Source International expands its product assortment within the Condé Nast franchise into decorative pillows with vintage magazine covers to accent furnishings.
New York (212) 930-2093
WestPoint Home presents a collection of decorative pillows from Under The Canopy's Bohemian bedding ensemble.
New York (323) 581-5677
Allied Home is introducing a basic bedding line using Microtone, a chemical-free fabric technology that blocks bed bugs and allergens, is highly water-resistant and breathable.
Griffin, Ga. (770) 228-3010
American Mills is showing the latest collection of lava quilts inspired by nature. Alisa Sheppard's Feathers quilt is featured in copper, coconut and slate.
Rockville, Md. (240) 485-3489
The Malik throw is part of the company's Spring Summer 2013 Abu Dhabi Collection. It is reversible - citron-colored on one side and white on the other - and is embellished with a Glacier gray-colored pom-pom fringe. It is made of cotton muslin
Also in this category, the company is showing its new Leena pillow, which is part of the Abu Dhabi Collection and is inspired by the ornate scroll designs of the Sheikh Zayed grand mosque in United Arab Emirates. Made of 100% cotton, its design is gulf blue with a peacock- pattern embroidery on vanilla sateen and is embellished with coral pom-pom trim. It reverses to coral silk dupioni.
Irwindale, Calif. (626) 960-6069
Blue Ridge Home Fashions introduces the Optima-Loft fiber, a new proprietary synthetic fiber in 100% siliconized hollow polyester with increased resistance to flattening. It is hypoallergenic and machine-washable. The new Optima-Loft fiber comes in a 1,000-thread-count Egyptian cotton cover with 2-inch gusset for maximum loft and comfort.
Newport News, Va. (888) 889-9868
A new holiday blanket from artist Lori Seibert is called "Sweet Snowman" and it depicts stylized stick figure snowmen accompanied by birds, surrounded by zigzag patchwork in pink, red and bright green paisley and gingham fabrics. Other items in the collection include stockings, kitchen towels and a tree skirt.
New York (732) 272-9111
The luxurious new Teddy Bed collection from Comfort Revolution includes a mattress topper and pillows made of viscoelastic memory foam and covered in plush synthetic Sherpa fabric.
New York (212) 685-2108
A new line of luxury faux fur throws is set to launch, and the options are plentiful. They include chinchilla, cheetah, leopard, coyote, Mongolian lamb, tipped dye, alligator, textured, crinkled, high pile, tiger brush and others. All measure 50-by- 60 inches.
New York (212) 447-6777
The company is showing a wealth of new quilts, blankets and matching shams, including the likes of Ravello - a 100% cotton vermicelli style quilted on an avocado ground with a burgundy Provencal print. The quilt is machine- washable and available in all standard bedding sizes.
Wheeling, Ill. (847) 856-7931
Protect-A-Bed's Signature Series is a new waterproof, fitted sheet-style mattress protector designed to provide a natural and pure sleep surface. The product features 100% natural, Tencil-based fiber that is organic and chemical-free. The mattress protector also contains thermoregulating properties, making it cool and comfortable to sleep on, helping maintain an even core body temperature throughout the sleep process. It also offers protection against bacteria growth and a barrier against dust mites and allergens from breeding in a mattress, which can cause illnesses like asthma, eczema and rhinitis. And like the other mattress protectors in Protect-A-Bed's product lineup, it features the proprietary Miracle Membrane, a scientific air vapor porous membrane, which is waterproof and protects against liquids and bodily fluids that may ruin a mattress.
New York (212) 563-6305
The Sorrento Gaucho throw from Stellar Alliance/IBENA with velour binding is available in throw size (as shown) or bed sizes in twin, full, queen and king.
New York (201) 533-1000
Duck River Textile's Tabitha window curtain features a delicate tone-on-tone stripe pattern. The fabric's blend of polyester and linen brings a sense of luxury to any home.
The semi-sheer Cleo curtain adds a softness to the kitchen, with a simple grid pattern that allows for privacy while still taking in natural light.
New York (212) 684-0858
In the panel category, there are several new offerings set to launch, including faux silk embroideries that come lined and unlined, with grommets and rod pockets. Also available for these are coordinating embroidered sheer panels.
Other new panels include an array of woven jacquards with rod pockets and grommets, including geometrics, dotted crisscross and two-layer pucker weave styles; two embroidered sheers with grommets - a semisheer faux linen with grommets and a voile with an attached valance; a scrolling floral jacquard lace with grommets, available in seven colors; a richly textured blackout with grommets; and an animal skin ombre woven jacquard with grommets.
The Carnivale blackout pattern is being expanded with three additional colors; as is the Coronado solid-color, semi-sheer program with a new valance with wooden beaded trim.
In tiers, there are also many new offerings. They include a butterfly embroidery on semisheer with gingham accents and pom-pom fringe; Annapolis, a coastal theme with embroidered nautical elements and stripes; Fun Flowers, an allover retro daisy voile embroidery in solid color and multicolored versions; Granny Smith, a richly embroidered apple-themed pattern on poly/cotton with coordinating gingham trim; Enchantment, an elegant collage-type printed butterfly/botanical pattern on microfiber that coordinates with a PEVA shower curtain of the same name; and By The Sea, a printed coastal collage-type pattern on textured Ottoman fabric, which also coordinates with a printed shower curtain of the same name.
Lorraine is also showing an embroidered ribbon/bow pattern with intense cutwork on poly/cotton fabric.
The existing Provence collection is expanding with three additional colorways - blue, red and chocolate - and Stratford is now available in navy.
For the holiday season, new window coverings include an assortment of seven holiday tiers. They include: Snowflake burnout; a flocked and glittered snowflake called Flurry; a print with rows of snowmen called Snowmen Rows; and a collage type printed with gingerbread men, reindeer and snowmen called Gingerbread. There is also Holiday Plaid, a woven jacquard red/green plaid with gold Lurex holly and poinsettia motifs; a whimsical embroidery with skiing and skating snowmen called Downhill; and an allover printed poinsettia style on semi-sheer faux linen.
Coordinating panels are being offered in the Snowflake, Flurry and Poinsettia collections.
New York (347) 227-4401
The Child's Play line of juvenile prints from Loftex USA is youthful, fun and sophisticated with playful, bright monsters in Monster Mash and modern whimsical elephants in Elefriends. Checks, stripes, skulls and a few peace symbols round out the assortment.
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|{Gorgeous dogwood trees that I passed on my way to the dog park}
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|{Gorgeous dogwood trees that I passed on my way to the dog park}
|{20 minute power walk on an incline}
Love the dogwoods! I think you passed by the house on the way to workout! Next time, I want to come!!
@Jessica Lyness YES, I was near your house, actually this was on the corner of grandin
Pretty trees!!! We are in a new house (starting our third month here) and we have THREE flowering trees! I love it.
You look great! I love training legs..always an incredible workout :)
@Anne flowers are my favorite part of spring!
Those trees look like a fantasy! I really like your workout gear, you look stylish and comfortable at the gym.
get back in tip top shape? lol - oh man, I really need to get it together then. I really admire your passion for staying healthy and fit. If you have any of that enthusiasim to spare, please send it my way. lol
by the way, I did a post on protective styling ideas on my blog - I hope you find it helpful :)
get back in tip top shape? but lady you ARE in tip top shape.
now hand over your turquoise shoes...or at least tell me what brand they are. ME LOVE!!!
Love this hun.. more fitness posts!! Lol
I pushes my self in the gym the other day too.. tried to do something I hadn't done before and walked on threadmill for 60 mins. Maybe you could share some leg exercises because I do strengt for my legs but I don't really know how to change up my exercises (I know dumbbel lunges, squats, legpress) .. x (and power walks)
@Yolandaas I will post a leg workout tutorial just for you honey....thanks for the idea :)
I love those trees!! So pretty!!
And if you are not in shape right now, I don't know what"in shape" means! You look fabulous!


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It is a scenario played out frequently in rural Saskatchewan. A driver comes across a washed out low level river crossing. The decision? Try to cross or turn back.
That is what faced James MacDougall and two friends on July 11, 2010. The men examined the grid road near Springside where a swelling Whitesand River had breached the road. They agreed the pickup truck MacDougall was driving could make it through. He proceeded slowly, but the rushing water was too strong and carried the truck into the river.
MacDougall made it to shore, but his friends did not. Rescue workers found one body in the truck and the other about a quarter mile down the shore hung up on a branch.
Unfortunately, this event was influenced by another scenario also all too frequently played out in rural Saskatchewan and all across the country, drinking and driving.
Police charged MacDougall with two counts of dangerous driving causing death and two counts of driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) over .08 causing death. On December 18, 2013, a jury found him guilty.
On March 31, Justice J.E. McMurtry sentenced the now 69-year-old man to 30 months on the first dangerous driving charge to be served concurrently with 30 months on the second and 15 months each on the .08 charges.
At trial, the Crown, represented by Andy Wyatt, had argued for a three year sentence based on aggravating circumstances: that MacDougall was grossly intoxicated (an expert for the Crown testified that based on a reading of .172 taken later at the hospital his BAC at the time of the accident would have been .198 to .224); that two people had died; that
he lied to the RCMP about how much alcohol he had consumed; that he had a previous drunk driving conviction in 1982; and that having gotten out of the truck to examine the crossing he had had substantial time to contemplate the danger.
Defence attorney Shane Wagner argued for a conditional sentence to be served in the community. In support of leniency, Wagner submitted many letters of support from family, friends and neighbours including family members of the two victims, who did not want to see MacDougall serve time.
McMurtry acknowledged that there were mitigating circumstances including the strong community support and a pre-sentence report that indicated the defendant was a low risk to reoffend. She noted that, in fact, if it had not been for the leniency sought by the families of the victims, the Crown had intended to seek incarceration for four years.
Ultimately, however, the justice decided recent changes to the Criminal Code made a conditional sentence unavailable to the Court. Furthermore, she said societal attitudes regarding drunk driving and the overwhelming plurality of recent case law supported a sentence of three to four years.
Nevertheless, taking into account the overall circumstances of the case, including MacDougall's family's emotional and financial dependence on him, his age and his health, that a custodial sentence at the lower end of the range was warranted.


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Kentucky high school students and 2013 graduates should check their Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) accounts for accuracy.
KEES allows students to earn money for college by getting good grades in high school and for qualifying scores on the ACT or SAT. Students eligible for free or reduced lunches may also earn awards for good scores on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams. KEES is administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA).
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The New Living Room
Today's kitchen is far more than a place to cook. It's a space where families and friends eat, converse, work, relax and entertain. Mathieu Sabbagh, director of cooking for Siemens Home Appliances, sees the kitchen evolving into the focal point of the home. "It needs to be both functional and aesthetically appealing," he says.
Sabbagh, who is instrumental in the design of Siemens products, is a fan of the communal kitchen. His home kitchen houses a 96-inch wooden table with benches on either side to accommodate as many friends as possible at the large casual dinner parties he loves to throw. Here, he shares a few tips for making the heart of the home a place you and yours can love:
- No man is an island, but in the kitchen, everyone likes to gather around one. The ideal livable kitchen has a center island of some sort, so that cooking and socializing converge. Pull up a few barstools or tall director's chairs, and let the chopping – and the conversation begin. A large table is a good alternative, and it multi-tasks as a home or office work surface.
- If they're good, you look good. Choose appliances that have clean lines, are easy to use and make you more successful (and relaxed) as a cook. Sabbagh is partial to the xTronic™ convection range from Siemens, which "has all the great features anyone could ever need in a 30-inch range ... and it's very easy to clean."
- See but don't hear. Look for appliances that are quiet. It's hard to carry on a conversation or listen to music over the din of a loud dishwasher. The Siemens hiDefinition™ Dishwasher has a soundCheck™ system for super-quiet performance.
- Include objects of affection. Make your kitchen a personal space. Use color and accent the space with favorite objects. Display your collection of pitchers or vintage cocktail shakers or baskets. Don't be afraid to mix sleek stainless-steel appliances with a warmer palette of wood cabinetry and flooring, or with marble or granite countertops.
- Stay well-connected. For a kitchen to be truly livable, it needs connections – computer with high-speed Internet access (a great way to access a recipe quickly) and a TV (so you can watch the news or cook along with Alton Brown). Even small spaces can accommodate a small wall-mounted television, although the pop-up flat screen ones are nice!
- Let there be light. Make sure the workspaces in the kitchen are attractively and adequately lit. Experiment with area and "mood" lighting just as you would in a living room. Small table lamps, hanging lamps, torchieres and sconces can all add a lot of character and make the space seem warm and inviting.
- If music be the food of love... Bring your favorite music into the kitchen with a small CD player or by wall-mounting stereo speakers or even by playing iTunes on your computer. It makes cooking more festive, clean-up more fun and draws your guests in.
- Add a children's corner. If you have the space, consider devoting a corner of your kitchen to child's play. Have a small table and chairs and storage bins for toys, art supplies, etc.
Above all, says Sabbagh, create a kitchen that is functional for the cook or cooks, comfortable enough to hang out in and a reflection of your personal style. For basic guidelines on planning your kitchen space, visit the National Kitchen and Bath Association's Web site. Siemens Home Appliances are available at Best Buy in the United States and Future Shop stores throughout Canada.


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Ad-insertion technology is the subject of its own article, and we covered it in "Streaming Audio Ad Insertion" in the September 2010 issue of Radio magazine. However you decide to accomplish that, there will be a point in your content delivery chain that you'll need to get audio into a CPU for generation of said streams. Clearly you'll need a soundcard, and likely some audio processing optimized for lossy codecs. Most likely you'll want to send along metadata as well - at the very least "now playing" information.
One possible choice for those functions is the Orban Opticodec. The Opticodec can be used to generate streams using HTTP, RTP or RTSP, compatible with Winamp/Shoutcast/Icecast, using MP4/AAC or HE-AAC for the lossy codec. Multiple streams can be generated simultaneously on one CPU, and the number of (unicast) streams depends upon the CPU power. I should note also that the Opticodec comes coupled with the Orban PC1101, which not only plays the role of sound card, but audio processor (among other things). You can enter your metadata into the Opticodec by means of a text file, serial connection or Ethernet.
Another option is the Telos ProStream. This is a 1RU device that takes audio in (via Livewire, analog or optionally AES) and generates an MP3 stream, an MPEG-AAC stream or a Wowza stream. On-board audio processing was developed by Omnia. The device has several outputs: one for processed, un-encoded audio, and one with processed, coded audio. It has two Ethernet connections: One is meant for local network connections (including metadata) and the other for the WAN/streaming out. The unit is controlled via a Web browser, though it has front-panel controls in addition.
AudioTX offers Webstream, a 1RU encoder that can play the role of stream generator. This device can encode up to six streams with different format/bit-rate combinations. Two of the lossy codecs available are HE-AAC and MP4/AAC; and it's Winamp/Shoutcast/Icecast capable. Metadata access is via RS-232 or an IP text-based interface. According to AudioTX, you can locate the Webstream at your ISP and stream up to 25,000 users.
If you were to use your own streaming encoder barefoot you would certainly need some sort of outboard audio processing; in that case you might want to consider the Vorsis VP8+ from Wheatstone. It has two processing modes optimized for lossy-codecs used in streaming: MP3/AAC greater-than 48kb/s and MP3/AAC less-than 48kb/s. It's a single rack-unit, with analog and AES inputs, and it's configured via the front-panel or via a computer, using a windows-based GUI.
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Police said the incident began with a call about a domestic disturbance about 3 p.m. Thursday.
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Starting any sane discussion of a player's worth as it relates to an NFL team's needs and cap has to begin with an understanding of NFL player contracts. To that end, let's please look at the $20 mil/ 4 year deal recently signed by Leodis McKelvin of the Buffalo Bills. Understanding this is important because, depending on how much money per year Mr. McKelvin makes relative to the salary cap, it will determine how smart the deal was.
Let's assume that $5 mil/ year is too high for a cornerback of Mr. McKelvin's limited ability. There have (to my knowledge) been no reports stating how the contract plays out in actual and cap-related dollars over the course of the four years. Regardess, it's a lot easier to make an argument against the contract if he is actually making $5 million per year than if it were less money than that.
But what if, as is the case with most NFL contracts, the Bills don't actually plan on paying McKelvin the entirety of his contract? There is a reported $7.5 mil in guaranteed money here, so they definitely plan on paying him that much.
Here is a possible way for his contract to be laid out:
$4 mil signing bonus
Salary of
Year 1 - $2.5 mil
Year 2 - $3 mil
Year 3 - $3 mil
Year 4 - $3.5 mil
Roster bonuses of $2 mil each of year 3 and year 4.
The Signing bonus is prorated against the cap at $1 mil/year. So, Mr. McKelvin's cap numbers in this scenario would be $3.5mil /4 mil /6mil /6 mil. He would, theoretically in this scenario, make his guaranteed $7.5 mil in the first two years. After that, the Bills can cut him and he will count only $2 mil against the cap, for the remainder of the prorated signing bonus.
Thus, if the look at Mr. McKelvin deal as a two-year deal for $3.5 and $4 million, even for a low-grade starting CB, that's certainly not terrible. It is a lot easier to make an argument that Mr. McKelvin is worth being kept by the Bills at that pay rate than at $5 million per year.
One way or another, if you are going to argue about how much Mr. McKelvin is worth, please come to the argument knowing the actual amount the Bills plan on paying him relative to the cap. No other numbers matter, unless we're talking about the crazy amounts of money athletes make in pro sports in general. And that's a topic for another day.


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