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This article appeared in the GLOWING REPORT (March 1999, Vol. 1, #3), the official publication of the Vaseline Glass Collectors, Inc., a non-profit club organized to educate and unify vaseline glass collectors everywhere. (see link at bottom of page for more information)
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in the wholesale mail order world. This may aid in explaining why
Helen and Phil Rosso Wholesale Glass Dealers are located in the residential
community of Port Vue, overlooking the decaying steel town of McKeesport,
The story of Rosso Glass is typical of many small businesses. They began on a shoe string and have grown and changed over the years. However, in the process of growing and changing, their glass products have become the focus of collector concerns. Although the prices of their glass are quite reasonable, the fact that much of the glass is made from the molds of the defunct Westmoreland Glass Company causes aunguish for collectors. In the minds of many, Rosso Glass is a reproduced glass masquerading as an original. So it is time to tell the story of Rosso Glass and perhaps complicate the task of making quick and easy judgments about manufacturing and marketing in the world of glass making.
Helen and Phil Rosso started their business in the late 1960's. At that time, Phil worked in the busy stell mills of McKeesport, but an entrepreneurial spirit and a keen eye for antiques led to buying auction items for resale. Helen did the background research on the items, whild Phil did the buying. Their success in this 'Ma and Pa' activity led, in 1969, to the opening of an antique shop. IN the early 1970's, Phil purchased his first glassware for resale. An ad built on the theme of a "dare" was palced in the Antique Trader: "I dare you to send $50 for a box of glass. If not satisfied with the contents, get your money back." The mail order business started from that ad and was followed by additional purchases of glass with periodic mailings to a growing customer base. Some of the early customers are still customers today. The mailings have grown in number and frequency and are now a monthly occurrence with a customer base of close to 2000 clients. The client base is composed of retail dealers, flea market vendors and owners of glass specialty shops. Collectors represent only about 5% of the current client base.
In 1976, Phil Rosso began buying items from Westmoreland Glass Co. Eventually, he bough glass by the 'turn' and became one of their larger buyers. During that period, he had the bulldog, cameo basket, owl toothpick and candelabra produced in vaseline. By the early 1980's, antiques were becoming harder and harder to find. Gradually, the dealing in antiques subsided and the main business activity became mail order glass. In 1983, Westmoreland suffered hard times and eventually went out of business. Rosso, as well as others, bought Westmoreland's inventory and many of their molds.
In 1988, Phil bought the vacant two-story Slovak club in Port Vue and moved his antique and glass business to the new location. Until that time, the mail order business had been run out of the basement of their home.
Initially, there were plans to have an antique shop, the mail order business, and a Westmoreland museum in th enew building. The business and museum did become realities and examples of virtually all the glass items produced by Westmoreland are on display in the museum. But the antique shop side of the equation never materialized, as the mail order glass inventory now took up the entire second story of the building.
The Rosso's were not only blessed with hard-earned success in business, but also with eight daughters and one son. Philip Joseph, Jr., known as PJ, graduated from high school in the early 1980's and entered into, not the family business, but the plumbing trade. The lure of dealing in glass and the death of Helen in 1990, brought him into the business full time. He had been going on glass buying trips with his father since the early 1970's, so the transition wasn't difficult. Today, he and one sister own the business and two other family members with them. When Westmoreland went out of business, 75 molds were purchased by Phil Rosso. Approximately half of them have been used to reissue glass. The remainder, in PJ's opinion, are too difficult to use, given the level of glassmaking skill available in today's industry and the cost involved in making pieces. (In addition to the Westmoreland molds, Rosso has acquired, or has had made, a few additional molds.) In response to the question of whether more skilled glass workers might be found among art glass makers, PJ said, "The price would be too high and artists don't want to be restricted to mold work." Since PJ is resistant to sending the molds overseas, the probability is that many of the molds will not be used for glassmaking in the foreseeable future.
There is a fairly standard procedure for turning a mold into a run of glass. An agreement is made between a glassmaker and the mold owner on the color, cost, and number of pieces to be produced. Early on, Rosso ordered 'half-turns' (or about 2 hours of production), but this meant that their molds were being used to produce glass which would be sold to other wholesalers. Today, the standard is to buy a 'turn' and to market all the glass produced themselves.
Most of Rosso's glass is currently being made by Mosser. Over the years, however, Summit, Smith, and Fenton have made runs for Rosso. Glass makers may also wholesale runs from their molds through Rosso, with the result that Rosso's inventory is a mixture of glass produced stricly for them or for general marketing.
Although Rosso purchased many Westmoreland molds, they were not the only company which acquired these molds. So, as always has been the case, molds from all the defunct glass companies are out there in the world, awaiting their time to come again.
According to PJ, an attempt has been made to protect collectors by not making glass from Westmoreland molds in the same colors that the company originally used. Teh problem is that collectors are not sufficiently informed and the result is the purchase of new glass with the belief that it is old glass. The Westmoreland mark on the molds is another controversial and more serious matter. Rosso does have a trademark: the letter 'R' within a keystone (see logo at top of page). This logo is found on the top of their monthly newsletter, but the logo has appeared on their glass only once. This mark was used on a run from Viking which included the miniature punch bowl in vaseline, and cranberry ice, and also a vaseline eyecup. Those items didn't sell. People mistook the "R" for meaning 'reproduced'. If that wasn't a depressing development, there was a little problem with a logo being a registered trademark of the Reed Company of Philadelphia. The prospect of a lawsuit was not a happy thought and belatedly, (but successfully), lawyers were brought in. Since the Reed company is in the leather goods industry and not the glass business, the attorneys now assure PJ that the mark is properly registered in Rosso's name. Although registered, the logo is not being used, but plans now call for marking the glass in the future. Right now, however, the miniature punchbowls with the 'R' mark, as well as the eyecup, are pretty scarce items.
Although the choice of colors used in making a run of glass is not entirely in PJ's hands, he makes an effort not to produce repeat runs of a color. Some items in a particular color, therefore, have been made in very limited numbers. Collectors, of course, are the ones who value this information, but as indicated, they represent only a small fraction of his buyers.
Vaseline glass has been a 'hot' item for several years. Since the suply of uranium dioxide was limited by government regulation, few items in vaseline were produced in the years following WWII. It is unknown whether the current popularity of this glass is, in part, a response to the scarcity of the color or whether collectors have simply developed a new interest. However, from PJ's perspective, demand determines the direction of his business. Consequently, vaseline glass will continue to be a highly promoted item in his monthly advertisement. As to what items might be popular in the future, PJ claimed no prescience abilities, but does think a new color by Mosser called carnival tangerine appears to have promise. Unfortunately, items in this color are being made in a small furnace and therefore are only small items. Add to this manufacturing restriction, the variables of color availability, color failure, and customer interest, it is easy to understand how uncertainty develops and surrounds glassmaking and marketing. A wholesaler/dealer such as Rosso is far more at the mercy of manufacturers and the market than is generally realized.
Glass is now the mainstay of their business. PJ has explored other avenues in an attempt to broaden the base of his business. Cookie jars and other clay works have been added to his offerings, but these additions are almost on a trial basis. If they sell, they will be continued. Since the major advertising effort of Rosso is the monthly newsletter, the marketplace will determine the fate of these non-glass items.
Do PJ or his sisters (Patty and Colleen) collect? The answer is yes, but not in a systematic manner. Burmese and vaseline items seem to be their favored choices. Perhaps being surrounded by glass on a daily basis makes one discerning, or with the case of the glass in the museum, intimidated. Finding glass for the museum has been a strong interest and over time, items besides Westmoreland products have been added. The Westmoreland rooms display nearly 5000 pieces of glassware, dating from the turn of the century until 1984. There are one-of-a-kind pieces, color mistakes, photos of employees, and extremely rare wheel-cut pieces by G.W. Racinger. There is also a 'Fenton' room, where pieces from the Fenton Art Glass Company are displayed. As for visitors to the museum, it may be a blessing in disguise to be so hard to find. A steady stream of visitors would only be disruptive to their mail order livelihood. The thought of opening a retail store has been discussed, but location and staffing, even with a lot of siters around, is a formidable task. PJ says he enjoys doing what he does now and getting bigger or more complicated has a price (and at the moment), he is not ready to pay.
While collectors and lovers of glass are concerned, and rightly so, of their world being stressed and stretched in new ways by the seemingly random dispersion of molds and their use in manufacturing new glass, it might also be argued that these events have resulted in glass not disappearing from the scene, but being available for people to buy and enjoy. A call for celebration may be just as appropriate as cries of concern among collectors in today's re-issuing of yesterday's glass.
Now, a tale to be told: A number of years ago, my wife and I went ot a class reunion in Pittsburgh. As everyone knows, reunions are entertaining for an evening, but we were there for the weekend. We decided to see if we could locate Rosso's, which we had seen advertised in the Glass Digest. We recruited my brother-in-law, since he worked in McKeesport. My wife also had a relative who lived in Port Vue, so we felt that finding the place would be an easy task. Armed with all this territorial knowledge, we searched for Trimble Avenue mostly by driving up and down the hilly streets in the town. When we finally found the place, it was closed. As we were standing on the street, Phil Rosso, who lived about a block from the building, saw us and shouted that he would be right down. Down the hill he came, opend up the building, and we had a chance to see the tables filled with glass and the museum with its array of Westmoreland glass. It was a treat-and-a-half and definitely the best reunion we ever attended.
Since then, we have been to Rosso's many times. Phil is frequently there, but PJ is now the chief. The same friendly manner is shown by all the family members and the tables of glass seem to have grown even larger over the years. The museum is still a delight and we find new treasures each time we wander through the rooms. Yes, Rosso is hard to find, but well worth the search. And to that end, we include the pathway from several directions.
Helen and Phil Rosso Wholesale Glass Dealers, Inc.
1725 Trimble Ave.
Port Vue, PA 15133
Directions for Rosso: Port
Vue is located in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Southeast of Pittsburgh, across
the river from McKeesport.
From Exit 8 PA Turnpike-New Stanton: Take 70 West to 51 North to 48 North to 148 North (Walnut Street). Go through six traffic lights, and at the sixth traffic light, make a left to go across the McKeesport-Port Vue bridge. As you start up the grade, make a right at the fork in the road. Go 25 ft. and make a right 'U' turn and go up th ehill to the Port Vue fire station. Make a left along the side of the fire station (Bruston). Go one block and Rosso's is located in a multi-level brick building.
From Exit 6 PA Turnpike-Monroeville: Take 48 South to 148 North (Walnut Street). Go through six traffic lights, and at the sixth traffic light, make a left and go across the McKeesport-Port Vue Bridge. Then follow the above directions.
From Wheeling, WV: Take 70 West to 51 North to 48 North to 148 (Walnut Street). Then follow the above directions.
The following is a list of the items
Rosso's have made in vaseline glass from their molds:
0006 Standing Rooster
1875TS Ring & Petal Table Set
0031 John Bull Style Eyecup
0331 Raised Ribbed Style Eyecup
0008 5" Covered Open Neck Swan with Woven Base
0010 5" Covered Chicken with Split Tail on Woven Nest
0018 5" Covered Cat on Ribbed Base
0019 5" Covered Pintailed Duck on Woven Base
0141 Cherry & Cable Cracker Jar
0141-7 Cherry & Cable Plantation Sugar Bowl (Cracker Jar with Pedestal)
0073 Large Orange Juice Reamer
0055 Dry measure
0001 5" Standing Rooster
0028 Frog pulling Seashell
0076 Solid Glass Bulldog
0303 Fan & File Pattern Miniature Punch Set (7 pieces)
0030C Bottoms Up Whiskey Glass with Coaster
0030 Bottoms Up Whiskey Glass without Coaster
Article by: JA & MM Sample. JA is a soon-to-be retired college teacher and MM is a realtor. Although they seem to collect without rhyme or reason (vaseline, old and new carnival and hammered aluminum), the world of collecting and collectors is a keen academic interest. They may be reached at <firstname.lastname@example.com>
This article was reprinted from the GLOWING REPORT, the
official newsletter of the Vaseline Glass Collectors Inc. To visit
our webpage, please click HERE.


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My USB 3.0 do not work (USB 2.0 do)
In Computer Manager/Device Manager I see at the bottom Universal Serial Bus controllers and 8 lines.
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Curiously it is no more that 10% faster in USB 3.0 that it was in USB 2.0, so much for the hype.
Very happy to mark this as solved and happy. Can get back in my routine now.
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They also offer a package they call the usb 3.0 boost package.
I do not know if this will have any hope or not of speeding up the usb 3.0 port but it's worth a shot.
Keep in mind the hard drive's actual speed starts to come into play when you are steady at much over 100megs/sec transfer rate.
They have a habit of putting large low rpm drives in those enclosures to help save a few bucks.
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"Equestrian, but super hip and cool, not stuffy," is how hairstylist Ted Gibson for Beauty.com described his inspiration backstage at Vena Cava this morning, where he gathered models' hair into low ponytails that looked primed for riding helmets. Floppy, wide-brimmed hats more Soho than Saratoga Springs were the headgear of choice on Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock's runway, however, which explains the "urban" touches Gibson added to his coifs, namely Streekers temporary hair color in purple, pink, and green; and Velcro leather cuffs in place of plain old hair bands. Makeup artist Lloyd Simmonds abided by a similar theme, creating a sun-kissed flush on models' faces as though they'd been out frolicking in the country. He dabbed MAC Pro Cream Colour Base in Orange Alarm onto the apples of their cheeks for a warm flush and topped two neutral shimmer shades in Antiqued Gold and Mid-tone Sepia with some targeted face gloss for added shine on eyelids and cheekbones. As for that red lip, it's all about the MAC Pro Lipmix. An incredibly saturated tube formula, it allows for total color opacity and a surprising amount of control; Simmonds didn't even need to use a liner to keep those crimson pouts perfectly precise.
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Brad Landers pitched a three-hitter with four strikeouts to lead Oviedo to a 4-0 victory over host Orange Park Fleming Island in a Class 7A region baseball quarterfinal.
"He [Landers] was carving them up today," Oviedo coach Harold Hitt said. "He commanded the strike zone and when he tired, he got better. Their hitters lost confidence because his offspeed pitches were unbelievable."
Cameron Peppiatt broke a 0-0 tie in the sixth inning with a two-run double for the Lions (19-9). J.J. Woodard picked up two RBIs in the seventh for insurance.
"We've won late all season," Hitt said. "If you let us hang around, we will find a way to beat you."
Oviedo will play the winner of the Gainesville Buchholz-Winter Springs game. Fleming Island finished its season 19-8.
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"What? I totally dress up like a picnic table and pose with peacocks all the time. This isn't weird."
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In her lively 1967 autobiography, Ecstasy and Me: My Life as a Woman, Hedy Lamarr recalls having cocktails at Romanoff's with a sleazy talent scout (whom she pseudonymously refers to as Sidney), who tries to seduce her by offering her an audience with Cecil B. DeMille, who was in the process of casting Samson and Delilah.
"C.B.'s a genius at those things," Sidney says, "By the time he's through spreading the money and talent around, every man in the world will want to screw the heroine of that particular biblical drama. It's a natural; a guy with muscles, a broad with virginity."
"Who plays Samson?" Lamarr asked.
"They're thinking of Victor Mature. But who cares? It's only a body to set you off in the ruins. Muscles and tits sugarcoated with religion. It's for you."
As repulsed as Lamarr was by Sidney's vulgar approach to filmmaking, she bit the carrot and met with the director. A few days later, the role was hers.
Later, Lamarr's agent echoed Sidney's sentiments, "C.B. is brilliant. When it comes to sex and spectacle, no one can tear down a temple and tear off a piece at one and the same time like he can. When he sells sex, sister, people buy because he wraps it in fancy paper with pink ribbons."
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I knew then what I had done. I had killed a man. I had killed a man to get a woman. I had put myself in her power, so there was one person in the world that could point a finger at me, and I would have to die. I had done all that for her, and I never wanted to see her again as long as I lived.
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X Factor judge was enjoying a trip to swanky London club Mahiki
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Above: Tulisa and Danny Simpson looked couply and held hands tightly on a night out
SHE seems pleased as punch.
The X Factor judge looked stunning in a figure hugging turquoise mini dress, while her fella Danny wore a smart black shirt and baseball hat.
Their evening out together came after the Female Boss singer was accused of being involved with a spat with a woman during a night out in Newcastle.
Dental nurse Sarah Ashton told the Daily Mirror that the former N-Dubz was abusive to her after she called out Danny's name.
Speaking to the paper, Sarah said: "All I did was say Danny when he came out of Tup Tup with Tulisa.
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"With the ever-expanding use of Bt hybrids, we are not seeing as many problems with southwestern corn borer or European corn borer," says Ric Bessin of the University of Kentucky.
Although there were few major insect outbreaks in 2009, there are lessons to be applied to insect management in 2010. Here's what entomologists are telling farmers this spring.
Western bean cutworm.
"Growers need to be watching for western bean cutworm, which is a new pest in this area," Purdue's Krupke says. "There were some fairly high damage levels this past year in northwestern Indiana counties."
Western bean cutworm originated in the Great Plains and has been spreading into the Corn Belt. In recent years, it has been found in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Yield losses as high as 40% have been recorded in Colorado, where high populations were left untreated. Losses are lower, but still significant, in the Corn Belt.
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Just across the state line into Illinois, Japanese beetle densities were high in corn fields in 2009, notes Mike Gray of the University of Illinois.
In Iowa, Hodgson is spreading the word about extended diapause in northern corn rootworm, which has led to damage in some first-year corn. "Although the variant strains are at low numbers, it's important to monitor corn for damage to avoid future economic loss," she says.
In several states, entomologists are keeping an eye on corn leaf aphids. "Last year was the second year in a row that we've had problems with aphids in corn," says University of Minnesota's Ken Ostlie.
"I think we may have to deal with aphids in the future," cautions Mike Catangui of South Dakota State University. "Fortunately, there are a lot of insecticides to choose from."
Normally, aphids are sprayed at tasselling stage, using an airplane or a high-clearance ground applicator, Catangui explains. But this past year in Nebraska, aphids showed up after corn had pollinated, says Bob Wright of the University of Nebraska.
"That may have been because of cool temperatures during July," Wright says. "The insects were not present on a large number of acres, but some fields were heavily infested. When
they are abundant, aphids can cause economic loss."
In Minnesota, Ostlie plans to launch research to determine if there is any benefit to spraying aphids after pollination. "We don't have much information on what to do with large populations of aphids after pollination," he says.
Iowa State University's Hodgson suggests farmers scout for aphids just before corn tassels. "The insects will be protected in the whorl during that time," she says. "But eventually they will move out to the leaf, ear and stalk. Take note of sticky honeydew or black sooty mold, which may develop on the plant and interfere with grain fill."
Bird cherry-oat aphids and English grain aphids also have been observed occasionally feeding on corn—the former in Nebraska, the latter in South Dakota and both in Ohio. The insects normally feed on small grains.
"In South Dakota, other insects that qualify as emerging corn pests include sap beetles and adult corn rootworms," Catangui says.
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No one can predict insect outbreaks because so much is influenced by weather. But there are things you can do to make sure bugs don't catch you by surprise.
"Despite all our seed treatments and genetic engineering technology, growers still need to scout their fields to make sure some insect doesn't slip through the cracks," Bessin says. "In Kentucky, farmers should scout for stink bugs, which attack corn seedlings, and for corn aphids. Those insects hit only sporadically, but they can be serious on occasion."
Don't forget about secondary pests that are not controlled by resistant hybrids. "In Kentucky, some areas have high levels of wireworms. If a field has had wireworm problems, plant it last. Warmer soil leads to faster germination and growth, which reduces the amount of damage. Seed treatments and soil insecticides can provide protection," Bessin adds.
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"We can't say what insects will show up this year," Wright sums up. "Even with our hybrid technology, there's always something to watch for."
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Black cutworms are almost always present, but whether they become a problem depends on the season.
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No-till growers understand that and do their best to manage winter annual weed growth so cutworm moths won't find an appealing spot to lay eggs, Hammond adds. Conventional farmers remove the weed threat with tillage.
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The masked protagonist must escape from a city ravaged by disease, by any means. Starving and exhausted, he has begun to question how much of what he sees is even real.
A new kind of adventure where the choice of how to survive is up to you. Sneak through without firing a single shot, or kill everything in your path. Eat and sleep well, or resort to drugs to keep going. Search for survivors, or try to escape the city alone. Look after your mental health, or descend into madness...
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Very cool, I rarely dole out five stars. I love Silent Hill, I'm sure you've heard that comparison a hundred times, but that's all it is, a comparison. I did notice one bug. The first time I gave Chei the doll, I was standing to the right of her, I warped to her left, and the game froze...sorta. I could still change the gamma levels and aspect ratios, but all of the other buttons ceased to work. The music kept playing, and the partiers kept moving, but I couldn't move or open my inventory or anything else. Just thought you'd like to know.
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The architects vaulted up the existing flat ceiling and added a glass door to let more light into the family room; they saved the existing steel-frame windows. The homeowners created a spare but comfortable furniture layout that incorporates iconic midcentury modern and contemporary pieces — and a nod to Star Wars.by Clayton&Little Architects
Stained wood cabinets from Ikea contrast with powder-coated-steel countertops that reflect the light. The space just past the countertops is the central circulation spine that allows one room to flow into the next.by Clayton&Little Architects
The owners have an extensive art collection; white walls and colorful, eclectic pieces transform even the eat-in kitchen into a gallery.by Clayton&Little Architects
Guests and family usually enter the house through this yellow door. The transparent glass door on the right leads to the guest bathroom, which connects to the more private bedroom area.
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The floors are stained concrete, which plays off the sleek industrial stainless steel hardware, appliances and vent hood.by Clayton&Little Architects
A refrigerator and pantry are across the room from these countertops.
Sink, cabinets: Ikea
A refrigerator and pantry are across the room from these countertops.
Sink, cabinets: Ikea
A closet space in the son's room provided the perfect area for a sleeping nook. "We wanted to create a cozy alcove for his bed so that we could leave as much floor space as possible for toys and play," Clayton says.by Clayton&Little Architects
Bedspread: DwellStudio (discontinued)
Bedspread: DwellStudio (discontinued)
All the master bedroom needed was new paint and carpet tiles. A picture rail displays favorite prints.by Clayton&Little Architects
Nightstand: Modulicious No. 1, Blu Dot; shams: Chinoiserie Pearl, DwellStudio
Nightstand: Modulicious No. 1, Blu Dot; shams: Chinoiserie Pearl, DwellStudio
The master bathroom was previously a small study off the master bedroom that had sliding glass doors on the wall where the window is. A floating vanity, a clear glass frameless shower separator, continuous white tile and a skylight make the new master bathroom feel much larger than its 6 by 10 feet.by Clayton&Little Architects
Tile: 4-by-12 Modern Dimensions, Daltile
Tile: 4-by-12 Modern Dimensions, Daltile
The vanity is natural gray poured-in-place concrete with a burnished finish. Steel was run through it and into the wall studs so that it could be cantilevered.by Clayton&Little Architects
After about six months of construction, the home is now a place where the family plans to stay for a long time.
After about six months of construction, the home is now a place where the family plans to stay for a long time.
Here is a plan to help you get a better sense of how the house flows. (Click photo to enlarge it.)by Clayton&Little Architects
so love that master bathroom..it's brilliant. open, clean..durable burnished concrete i'm guessing is very low maintenance. overall a simple, sophisticated, beautiful home with great pops of color. i especially like the multicolored dining chairs..bravo to this couple!
Not a fan of white tiles in bathrooms but the skylight is a great idea. A full one-way mirror glass wall with opaque/frosted blinds option at night would take the bathroom right into the outdoors and up that 'wow' factor.
February 17, 2013 at 8:18PM Like
Dana Veach
There are some really nice ideas here on small space planning. I especially love the Master bathroom which lives much larger than its small footprint. This seems a very attractive and livable home...thanks for sharing it with us!
February 19, 2013 at 9:51PM Like
What a truly inspring re-do! The cabinets are amazing! Are the cabinets fronts ikea too or custom made door fronts? Thanks!!
February 20, 2013 at 6:11AM Like
Powder-coated steel countertops - brilliant!
February 20, 2013 at 9:30AM Like
Beautiful, cute home. Alcove bed, I loved in my childhood the most, mine was a baby crib size with curtains, I preferred to curl, but still sleep there, honestly, play quietly in "doll house". Like high ceiling and those windows, nice open frame.
February 20, 2013 at 6:06PM Like
Very nice to the continuing coverage of Austin modern homes! Kitchen looks great.
February 20, 2013 at 8:12PM Like
Curtis Conkey
I really like the bathroom as I have a similar small bathroom to remodel. What I don't understand is why the shower water handle is on the opposite wall from the actual shower?
February 21, 2013 at 2:59PM Like
Studio NOO Design
Love the pop of color !
February 21, 2013 at 3:09PM Like
What are the dimensions of the shower?
February 28, 2013 at 6:24AM Like
Bowden Carroll Design
Love the sleeping nook in the boy's bedroom and agree with tcufrog that storage underneath would be a great idea. Don't know that I'd like to be in charge of changing the sheets, though - I hate having to climb on a bed to tuck things in on the far side!
March 31, 2013 at 11:07AM Like
Lisa Arena
Love this Reno. Bright and cheerful! Good job.
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After being revealed at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, the Hyundai Genesis sedan enters the 2012 model year with a new version added to the line-up, exterior design improvements, new direct injection technology for its Lambda V6 engine, new eight-speed automatic transmissions, and enhanced chassis tuning. For 2012 the Genesis will go on sale at a starting price of $34,200 for the base model and will go up to $46,500 for the R-Spec version.
For the new model year, the Genesis will get a more aggressive grille and front fascia design, new headlight design with LED accents and daytime running lights, redesigned rear taillights, while the line-up will include: a 3.8 version powered by a 333 HP 3.8-liter V6 engine, a 4.6 version with a 385 HP 4.6 V8 engine, while the most powerful version, R-Spec will get a 5.0-liter direct-injected V8 with an impressive output of 429 HP.
Hit the jump to read more about the 2012 Hyundai Genesis.
The exterior and the interior
The Hyundai Genesis sedan is already a pretty impressive model, but for 2012 the company has improved it even further. For the front view, the front grille has been enhanced, a more aggressive front fascia with larger intake openings was developed, and the headlights have been redesigned, adding LED accents and daytime running lights (DRLs). The car will sit on a new 17" alloy wheels, while the mirrors now incorporate power-folding and puddle lamp functions, while the side window surround now receives a decidedly sporty brushed aluminum finish. From the rear view, the taillights have been redesigned and new dual asymmetrical exhaust tips are more cleanly integrated with a new bumper fascia.
Engine line-up
For 2012 customers will have to choose from three different models: a 3.8-liter GDI V6, a 4.6-liter V8 and the 5.0-liter V8 R-Spec. The base model, the 3.8 version is powered by a 3.8-liter Lambda engine with direct injection (GDI) technology and with an output increased from 290 to 333 HP, while peak torque rises from 264 lb.-ft. to 291 lb.-ft. All 3.8-liter engines will be coupled to an in-house-developed eight-speed transmission with SHIFTRONIC and precisely calibrated gear ratios for an overall transmission efficiency gain of six percent.
The next model, the 4.6 features a Tau 4.6-liter V8 powerplant with induction and tuning enhancements that will increase the output from 375 to 385 HP, but will also increase highway fuel economy from 25 mpg to 26 mpg. The engine will be coupled exclusively with an in-house-developed eight-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC, adding benefits in acceleration and efficiency.
And finally, the top model, the R-Sped features a V8 engine producing 429 HP at 6,400 rpm and 376 lb. ft. of torque at 5,000 rpm. The Tau 5.0-liter V8 is coupled with a new in-house eight-speed transmission and has a fuel economy estimated at 16 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.
The competition
Depending on the model, the 2012 Genesis will take on models like Infiniti M56 , BMW 5-Series or Mercedes E-Class . The Infiniti N56, which according to Hyundai is a direct competitors for the R-Spec model is powered by a 5.6-liter V8 engine that delivers a total of 420 HP, making in 9 HP less powerful than the R-Spec version, but in the same time it is price from $57,550.
The BMW 5-Series, and is particular the 535i version according to Hyundai's competitors list, is powered by a 3.0 liter, 6-cylinder engine with an output of 300 HP and is on sale at a price of $50,100. And finally the E-Class is powered by a 3.5 liter V6 engine with an output of 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of peak torque and is on sale at a price of $49,400.
You can notice that the Genesis has the advantage of being a much cheaper model, and it also gained lots of admirers among American clients, and not only. So the German sedans should have lots of reasons to fear.
|Genesis 3.8
|3.8-liter GDI V6
|8-speed A/T with SHIFTRONIC
|Genesis 4.6
|4.6-liter V8
|8-speed A/T with SHIFTRONIC
|Genesis 5.0 R-Spec
|5.0-liter V8
|8-speed A/T with SHIFTRONIC
|3.8 Premium Package
|3.8 Technology Package
|Port Installed Options
|Suggested Retail
|iPod® cable
|Emergency roadside kit
|Wheel locks
|Sunroof wind deflector
|Composite cargo tray
|Bridgestone® performance tires
- Looks better than the model revealed in 2008
- The R-Spec version is quite impressive
- Cheaper and more powerful than competitors
- The interior has not been improved


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Utah Struggles With Liquor Laws Mandating Bartenders Be Hidden From View
Utah is currently struggling with draconian liquor laws that mandate that restaurant bartenders must be hidden from public view and that 70 percent of restaurant receipts must be for meals, explains the Salt Lake Tribune.
Restaurant owner Dimitri Golesis wanted a bar for people to watch sports and watch the bartender mix drinks. "But with no bartender in sight, few of our customers want to sit at what is now just a counter." The manager at Silver restaurant in Park City also felt that the rules gave visitors a negative impression about Utah.
Between 2001 and 2009, alcohol consumption by gallon has increased 54 percent in Utah, more than double that of the population increase.
In the past, a private club membership was required to enter bars. That policy has since been eliminated, proving that there is hope for other outdated liquor laws to follow suit.


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Posted by Anonymous on 11/11/2013
The many soups is this place are so savory and flavorful. The servers and owner are friendly. I could eat here everyday
Posted by theMarxist on 09/13/2013
I love this place. It's my favorite restaurant in NYC. The curry is out of this world!
Posted by notzagat on 07/20/2013
Trying to be Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Malaysian is doomed to fail. I tried luncheon of grilled porks chops. A standard Vietnamese dish. Not grilled well, only 1 big chop for lunch and mostly bone and fat. Poorly made salad with hotch potch of ingredients, no sprouts. White rice comes with it. Chicken with mango was OK. Service was OK. Biggest fail was weak AC on a 95 degree day. It's not worth returning to as there are others like it and better. Prices fair for lunch.
Posted by lisa on 05/10/2013
I have been going to the Malaysia grill since 87th street. It is authentic, and really the best value in an over priced pretentious upper west side. The new location has a much nicer theme. And--is very peaceful, and out of the way--from Broadway. You need to know where it is--it is not easy to find. You have to make it a destination. I have tourned Malaysia, Singapore etc..and I can say--the stay is real.
Posted by sarah on 04/29/2013
We're from out of town and found this by accident. The food was excellent and the service quick and friendly. Will go back again before leaving town.
Posted by Lucky on 02/05/2013
I have been a loving customer since Malaysian Grill was at 87th street! I have always ordered in whenever I have the time to sit down and enjoy a long nice meal. When going to the restaurant I am always treated like family. Knowing most of their menu I always like the Chicken Kuri Ayam along with a Pad Thai. I highly recommend the Pad Thai, although it fills you up so much, but is just so very delicious. The restaurant is very small, and it is unfortunate that they do not have that much space to fit their enormous amount of customers. Giving this place buisness is not just a pleasure for me, but a pleasure for my stomach. I hope everybody enjoys Malaysian Grill just as much as I have over the years. I wish this place the longest of runs as a restaurant, and hope that others will follow in my footsteps and make this place a weekly tradition.
Posted by Zach on 10/12/2012
Ordered delivery, pleasant on the phone, but it was busy so took a while. Ordered pad thai, but did not get anything close. Was rice-noodle lo mein with some sort of sauce (with fish sauce, and probably sugar) on the side. Go somewhere else