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That will last someone a long time.
I wonder if this is the same bottle that my grandfather tried unsuccessfully to dispose of in his later years. He finally refused to shave for the last 2 years of his life, claiming 'that damn bottle' kept showing up in his medicine cabinet no matter how many times he disposed of it and he was just tired of smelling the same (post aftershave application) day after day.
Or was it just that my dad had a great sense of humor.. Hmm
There are three kinds of people in this world: those who understand math and those who don't (four out of three people surveyed agree with this).
That will last someone a long time.
I just won a 75ml splash bottle of Heritage for $36.50 w shipping. Just wanted to brag. Please dont bring me down by saying i could have gotten for less somewhere else.
Anybody purchased from bestdealperfume ??
168 neg & 114 neutral in 12 months seems like alot, though up against 19897 positives im not sure!
Authenticity & international shipping/packaging are my main concern.
Yes, all ok!
Pretty much anytime you see a negative feedback that says the frag was fake, leaking, or counterfeit, I'd be extremely wary. The reason is eBay's feedback system is more geared towards the buying/shipping experience, not the quality of the goods. Most buyers add feedback as soon as the package arrives, well before they become aware there is a problem with the fragrance itself. Other people just don't know any better -- that is what we ran into with the phony Bleu and Issey sellers in Michigan, which are almost exclusively shipping good-looking phonies that last 30 minutes.
Great comments, thanks.
Well i ended up buying just Animale Animale from the above mentioned seller... ill give some feedback on my experience for anybody else that may be interested
I dont think Animale is a fragrance i should be too worried about being counterfeit, wasnt keen on taking the chance with the Chanels im also after though!
What Isseys were phony? Im after Eau D'ete Summer Edition (2009) and have to buy online, the one place i found it locally want $100 for it... and its been opened.
Just an update... my order (i got the Issey i wanted aswell) from bestdealperfume arrived already, no problem! I opted for express postage (always do if its an option for any international purchase, almost no chance of it getting lost in transit & includes insurance), it was packaged safe & secure, and sent promptly.
Id definately buy again from this seller - very happy
On a side note, they both smell great too... thankfully (both blind buys).
Fake Fahrenheit Dior.
Seller: peterw1326
Bought two items this nOvember - both are fake.
Have a photo - ready to post it
eBay seller: enetperfume
Bought 40ml original formula Nicole Miller for Men and .5ml samples of both BOSS Sport and Davidoff Relax. I have no history w/ BOSS Sport or Davidoff Relax, but they both smell good and potent. The Nicole Miller for Men smells just as it did in my high school days (class of '97). I never wore it myself back in the day, but a classmate of mine did, and it always smelled great. enetperfume is a good eBay seller as far as I am concerned.
Hey there,
A few days ago I bought three tester colognes from Perfume_Empire1: Azarro Chrome, Davidoff Cool Water, and Usher Homme. The prices for the tester we're almost exactly what FragranceX would charge, but I bought from them because I though shipping might be a little faster, but I just thought about the possibility of fakes and now I'm having post-purchase paranoia. This seller has almost 60'000 reviews and a 99.6% positive feedback rating with quite a few of the negatives being from people who bought testers and complained about not having a lid. They also have a 30 day satisfaction guaranteed return policy.
Anybody deal with them in the past and know whether or not they are selling genuine or have any advice to give on the subject?
People who gave a negative feedback because the fragrance didnt have a lid for their tester obviously don't know what a tester is. Most testers don't come with lids and come in a plain box. With 60000 reviews and a 99.6% record, I woulnt worry.
if they smell good then they are real. Seller looks legit.
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I hate testers because I love having caps. I know, right?
Not sure if this will get me in trouble, but I am so sick of being outbid by a particular seller who buys up every bit of Molyneux Vivre and turns around and lists it at outrageously high prices. Any advice from those more wise & experienced than me? Thanks!
Unfortunately, this happens..it's pretty outrageous.
What I find funny are those sellers that list it for more than it goes for on the perfumer's website/retail.
Like I see some listed for like $150 and on the perfumer's site, it sells for under $100. Like, might as well buy it from the legit perfume site, you know you are getting quality, lol, what are these people thinking?
Was thinking the same thing. I've been buying for years and have pretty much given up on auctions at this point partly for this reason. I've narrowed my ebay buying to a few trusted sellers and then only when I see something for a much better price than I can get from the house itself.
I don't have a signature fragrance. My signature changes every day, why shouldn't my fragrance?
Why don't you outbit him/her?
I had to look...she is obtaining them for not very much money. We don't know what her actual bid was, of course-- she could have bid a lot higher-- but maybe not.
You see what they are going for; bid higher than the completed listings.
Her bottles may not sell at the inflated prices since there seems to be a number of bottles, and she is certainly not the only one buying or winning them.
I've actually never tried it, and the only place available to sample is TPC for $14 a ml, so it makes it difficult to bid a large amount unsniffed. I guess what annoys me is these "retailers" aren't adding any value and they are not going from one venue to another, i.e. scouring thrift stores and estate sales to stock their ebay stores. They are not offering a service, just creating a false demand and trying to monopolize the supply. It is so different and at odds with the attitudes of the perfume community, IMHO. Thanks for letting me rant, and sorry if I've offended anyone.
Rant away! This is the downside of capitalism, of course. But probably the seller is just trying to earn some money to pay her bills...like all of us.
It's actually pretty common for sellers to purchase their items on eBay and then relist them at a higher price, but it's generally advised on the eBay boards that members use different IDs for buying, selling and posting. My husband buys on one account and sells on another.
Eh, I get what you're saying. Ebay is a place with some pretty rancid ethics which really is the logical result of money being involved. What I really hate is the sellers who sell vintage without knowing a damn thing about fragrances. So often I see things listed incorrectly, retarded ass labels, false information about concentrations or age, but unfortunately it's the same with many hobbies. I'm a big fan of straight razors and I see the same things going on with vintage razors, or even new ones, brushes, and hones. I also love art deco silver and that's probably the worst.
Go to Ebay and type in 'Art deco' and you'll find entries for so much modern stuff or art nouveau and all manner of other things listed as art deco. Not to mention how often you find things listed as sterling silver which are anything but.
I think if you're selling vintage fragrances (or anything else for that matter) you should know a thing or two about the subject. I don't expect everyone to be an expert. There are many houses I know next to nothing about, but you can do some research. Especially considering what some of these people charge; if you expect to make hundreds of dollars off a product and can't even be bothered to spend twenty minutes reading about it you're a twat. Funnily enough though even Ebay vintage prices arn't as bad as the prices of some modern stuff. I see Guerlain stuff on Ebay for 4-600 dollars, for modern scents by Thierry Wasser! I can do nothing but laugh when you could buy vintage Jicky parfum for the same money, even on Ebay.
Usually I only bid on things that are partly used or with limited shipping as this drives most resellers away or cuts down on the number of bidders so that the auctions are less competetive. I've gotten some amazing deals this way. 30ml Givenchy Gentleman for $50, and a 100ml for around the same price both sprayed only a tiny bit. Not long ago I got a bottle of vintage Arpege that shipped only to Australia (unused!) for $29, and a slightly used bottle of Farouche for about $70
If you are prepared to save and buy large quantities where available you often get better prices. My first wife had a 1 liter flacon of Je Reviens EDT which a friend brought her from Paris. I now have it and it is very nearly empty. I'm seriously considering buying another for $600, and getting such a well-known vintage perfume for less than $1 per ml is pretty amazing.
I suppose I'm somewhat lucky though since I covet vintage Worth fragrances over and above all else, and given that Parfums Worth flopped downmarket in a huge way a long time ago they're just not that trendy or in demand. I'd be screwed if I was in love with Guerlain, Dior or Chanel >.> Nina Ricci is bad enough.
I'm aware of the fragrancenet and scentedmonkey eBay stores, however I've read a little about the Mill Creek Rescue seller (millcreekrescue909).
Any of you received any frags from them?
What can you tell me about what you received, such as legitimacy, old stock/new stock or w/e, etc.
This is a seller I have not actually heard of so I don't really know if they're legit or not. I've bought a good number of fragrances on ebay and I don't recall having come across this seller. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
I don't have a signature fragrance. My signature changes every day, why shouldn't my fragrance?
It's okay, thanks for the response . Also, could you please PM me a list or something of reputable sellers via eBay for fragrances? Thanks in advance.
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Hm, so I messaged the seller about (mainly) legitimacy of frags, and the response I got is.. not really satisfactory.
"A review of our feedback and top rated seller status will answer this question for you."
There's probably been lots of people who have gotten fakes and don't know better and have left positive feedback on eBay.
Bah. Any of you gotten legit frags from this seller?
Hi, does any know whether neo retro is a reputable seller? I am looking for Tom Ford White Patchouli in a 30 ml size and he is the only one who has it.
I just bought something from them. They have 99.9% positive feedback and thousands of sales. I would say you're probably safe.
Just wanted to add some other people I've purchased from that I've been happy with:
lia8018 - Mandarina Duck Black
Mewtwo2 - Tuscan Leather
bballplayer312 - Immortelle de Corse
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yuranluba2007 sells fake chanel allure homme sport
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I highly recommend buying from Perfume4us. I received a bottle that had leaked, and Adam (who I believe is the owner) offered to either refund the amount of the bottle that had leaked, or send me a new bottle and cover the return shipping and process a refund of the old one.
Adam is a stand up guy. Highly recommended!
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Avoid seller hydrangea2736 like the plague! First negative feedback I've ever given. She advertised this:Attachment 21481
as "Vintage Dina Merrill amarante Cologne Spray 2 oz. FULL BOTTLE!"
When it arrived and I opened it up, I got this:empty perfume.jpg.
When I contacted her to let her know, I inadvertently opened an ebay case, as when you try to e-mail them that the item arrived not as advertised, it automatically does that.
It's one thing to be a seller and make a mistake, we are all human, but the way this woman responded was absolutely AWFUL! She accused me of lying and that I had buyer's remorse (BF got a good laugh at this, as I have no remorse to blowing all my expendable cash on vintage perfume!). Her attitude really ruined my (Halloween) evening. I sent it back and am out return shipping, which isn't that much, but it is annoying to have to pay for her mistake (not checking her item properly) and worst of all, having to deal with her. Her response to my feedback:
good times, huh?
Ugh, and take a look at the feedback she leaves others as a buyer:
She likes to shout, doesn't she?
For what it's worth, she shot herself in the foot with her reply to you.
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The MPM4 is a new digital mixing and paging system for up to 4 rooms (or zones). It incorporates 4 stereo inputs that can be routed to the zones and 4 priority input s that can be used for paging, etc. and will override the programmed selection. Remote control panels in each of the zones can select the source and set volume for the zone. Typical applications are in professional offices, restaurants, hotels, etc.
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The MPM4 is the first all digital zone mixer from Whirlwind. Previous products relied on an analog signal path. The move to digital mixing has allowed Whirlwind to increase the number of zones served by the mixer, increased the amount of equalization that can be applied to the signal for each room, and simplifies the design and operation of the entire system. The MPM4 is also easy to set up. It has a simple user interface and does not require a computer for setup or operation.
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The Whirlwind engineers were familiar with the SHARC brand from its use in many professional and consumer audio applications, but had not worked with SHARC in the past. They knew that a floating point approach to the solution would eliminate many intermediate scaling issues in the design. They were struck by the 32 bit floating point performance that SHARC provided and very impressed by the development tools available for audio engineers. The development team made use of Visual Audio 2.6 and VisualDSP++ which greatly reduced the development schedule. They credit the availability of standard audio modules, a platform based development approach, and integrated development, debug, and profiling capabilities for the efficient development. Whirlwind is using the SHARC 21262 to handle the entire audio path. It is performing equalization, mixing, routing, and ducking (automatically dropping the main source volume to allow the priority inputs to be heard). SHARC performance was crucial, and the I/O and memory interface provided the right hooks for connecting to the systems components. ADI distributor, Avnet, provided field applications support from their local Rochester office to aid in the design. After this development experience, the team is definitely planning to use SHARC in future digital mixer designs.
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The Elections Office appoints casual staff at different times of the year, to assist in both the running of elections, and also during the annual canvass.
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All the boxes are 'Really Useful' boxes and can be bought for about £20-25 in total. I got mine from Hobbycraft
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Basically all the instructions go in the bottom of the box, all the adventure cards go in the 1.5 litre box, then the other cards go in the 0.3 litre boxes (The Highland, The Dungeon, Spells, Warlock Quests, Purchase/Treasure cards and Talisman/Warlock Rewards).
Miniatures go in the other two 0.3 litre boxes and Strength/Craft/Life/Gold/Fate/Dice go in the 0.07 litre boxes.
The gameboards go on top of these then you can put the lid on, there you go all nicely packed and still room left for expansion.
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Will Ferrell Knocks a Cheerleader Off Her Feet
Not a headline you'd normally associate with Will Ferrell, right? Not to worry, it was all for a movie. Will was in New Orleans, taping a scene for his new movie, Daddy's Home, during half-time at a Pelicans/ Lakers game. A couple of guys in the audience were able to catch the action. The first is this great shot on Twitter of the second after the moment Will's basketball hit the cheerleader in the face... Will Ferrell knocks a #Pelicans cheerleader off her feet with a "drunken" throw while filming a scene at halftime. pic.twitter.com/AD8FMkX5ad — Michael DeMocker (@MichaelDeMocker) January 22, 2015 The second is this cell phone video of the whole scene, from the setup through Will's ejection from the building. It's a little shaky, but you get the idea...
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Idina Menzel - better known to John Travolta as Adele Dazeem - will be taking a week off from her Broadway play, "If/Then." And the play will shut down while she's gone. Why? So she can prepare for her appearance at the Super Bowl to sing the National Anthem. She's probably not taking any chances, especially after she caught all sorts of flack for not being able to hit a high note during a live performance on New Year's Eve while singing her hit song from Frozen, "Let It Go." So rest, relax, warm up, and practice those high notes, Adele! #SB49 @SuperBowl @nfl pic.twitter.com/qf0me9wFqo — Idina Menzel (@idinamenzel) January 16, 2015
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"Do What We Need to Do, and Then, We Get to Live"
There's another big Sunday looming in your future. If you're a Walking Dead fan, that is. On February 8, a week after the Big Game, the dead and the living and some in between return for Season 5. In case you haven't seen it, here's the trailer... If you're a Deadniac, you've probably got a viewing party planned that will rival any Super Bowl party, ever!
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Bad Lip Reading, NFL-Style
Here's a little bit of NFL coverage that has nothing to do with deflated balls. And isn't that refreshing? The folks at Bad Lip Reading have taken footage from the 2014/2015 season, and dubbed their own reads onto them. Flat out hilarious. Even more that WhereDidTheAirGoGate...
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Breaking Bad, Airborne
A six-propeller drone aircraft crashed into a supermarket parking lot right on the Mexico-California this week. Okay, so accidents happen, right? This was no ordinary drone. It was a delivery drone. Still no big deal, right? I mean, Amazon's been talking about these things for months, years. This delivery drone was packed with six one-pound containers of methamphetamines. It's sort of like Walter White taking over the reins at Fed Ex...
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East Versus West in Commercials Too
Another Super Bowl ad "leaked" onto the internet yesterday, this one for Carl's Jr, a fast food chain located mostly in the western part of the United States. So, the ad will be aired only in the western region of the US. It's a bit racy, with a model walking through a farmer's market, talking about how she likes to go au naturel. It's to promote Carl's new All-Natural Burger, and it's fairly clever in a photographic sense. But according to an article in USA Today, one marketing expert doesn't think it will do its job - selling hamburgers - especiall to a Super Bowl audience. "'It's like porn meets American Pastime,' says branding consultant Erika Napoletano. 'It makes NFL cheerleaders -- underpaid and underclothed -- look like nuns in comparison.'" You decide. If you live in the West, you can wait til next Sunday. If you live in the East, take a look now.
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Maybe the NFL Should Check Its Instagrams
This may be one of the most untimely yet timely Instagram posts ever. On the day after the NFC and AFC Championships were decided, the National Football League posted a behind-the-scenes picture of some Super Bowl footballs in the process of assembly. Every one completely deflated. This as they investigated Deflategate - where it's now been determined that 11 of 12 balls used by the New England Patriots in their victory over the Indianapolis Colts were under-inflated. So the natural tagline to this picture is #noballsforseahawks?. Behind the scenes: Making the Super Bowl XLIX footballs! #SB49 📷: Rick Osentoski/AP A photo posted by @nfl on Jan 20, 2015 at 4:46pm PST
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Oh Say Can You SNAP!
One of the funnier moments in Tuesday's State of the Union Address is when President Obama was talking about his agenda for the next two years. "I have no more campaigns to run," he said as a prelude to the discussion. That was greeted with some snickers and some laughter and some applause. The president turned to those making the noise, smirked, and said, "I know, cuz I won both of them." Okay, the State of the Union is meant to be a serious thing, but if a man's getting heckled, a man's got to do what a man's got to do. And Barack Obama did it perfectly. I can't wait to see him as one of the presenters at the Justin Bieber roast...
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Red Velvet Oreos Are On the Way!
The snack-eating world is going a little ga-ga over a new addition to Nabisco's line of Oreos. Ladies and gentlemen, the Red Velvet Oreo will be available, on a limited basis, mind you, starting in February. Nabisco says it took about 18 months to get it right, but now it's ready to roll out. The folks at ABC News had some of their editors conduct a taste test, and the overwhelming opinion is that while the cookie is reminiscent of red velvet, it's still about as chocolatey as a regular Oreo. What's different is the cream cheese inspired filling - not exactly cream cheese, but creamier than the regular Oreo filling. Not an overwhelming endorsement, but you can bet they'll sell out anyway. Red Velvet Oreos are coming http://t.co/8A76iz0n8P Photo: @Oreo pic.twitter.com/Sy1wlp7tkM — USA TODAY Money (@USATODAYmoney) January 21, 2015
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Not Your Typical Victoria's Secret Ad
The Super Bowl ads are leaking early this year. This one's particularly timely, and will certainly lead to all sorts of Deflategate commentary too. Victoria's Secret models, suited up to play some football. And unlike other VS commercials before, the only skin to be seen here is behind the face masks. It's a reminder that Valentine's Day is just a couple of weeks after the Big Game, so "Don't Drop the Ball."
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He Had a Dream... of Seeing Orcas
Rich German's a paddle boarder in Laguna Beach, California. He's been paddling his board in the Pacific for years, and he says he's witnessed a bunch of marine life. But he's always dreamed, he says, of seeing killer whales up close. Last week, his dream came true, and he posted a video to YouTube capturing his close encounter. The visit starts at about the 1:40 mark, but his explanation of the event is worth watching too...
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Chikungunya Gonna Get Ya
Lindsay Lohan's got it. The Chikungunya virus, that is. It's carried by mosquitos, and apparently she picked it up on a recent trip to Bora Bora. The New York Daily News reports that she's now in a London hospital, being treated for the disease, which generally causes joint aches and high fever for about a week before going away. Sometimes, the aches can linger. Lindsay's been dealing with this for at least a few weeks now - she posted this picture and message to Instagram three weeks ago. No word on whether the mosquito survived the encounter, by the way. Still with chikungunya but feeling better on and off @patrickaufdenkamp @oprah thank you for your call #beherenow A photo posted by Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) on Jan 2, 2015 at 8:09pm PST
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Shake It Officer
A patrol officer named Jeff Davis with the Dover Police Department in Delaware used his dashboard camera to tape himself lip synching to Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off." The department said it found the video while reviewing dashcam footage, and decided to release it, with apologies to Taylor. Turns out it was all staged, but still a lot of fun to watch. They're calling him the Diva Cop, but I think Shake It Officer is more appropriate... And guess who reTweeted the video? Taylor Swift, naturally. Which probably explains why the video is closing in on 20 million hits as this is written. LOLOLOLOL THE SASS http://t.co/54BA9ZyhBD — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) January 18, 2015
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It's the Talk of the Sports World
Deflategate has taken over the sports world. Heck, it's taken over the entire world, it seems. It's on sports talk shows. It's on regular talk shows. It's the topic of the week around the water cooler. Everyone's talking about whether the New England Patriots purposefully let a little bit of air out of the footballs used in Sunday's AFC Championship game to make them easier to grip, throw and catch. The Indianapolis Colts complained, and the NFL is investigating. Some folks are taking it seriously. Others, not so much. In the not-so-much column, Rob Gronkowski, tight end for the Patriots, had this to say on Twitter. And it just made me laugh... Whoops lol pic.twitter.com/uLxN7A5cpq — Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski) January 20, 2015
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Haven't All the Jokes Been Done Already?
Comedy Central made it official. They are planning to roast Justin Bieber early in March. No, really... It's something The Biebs says he's wanted for years. He's not even 21 years old. He hasn't even wanted to shave that long. But seriously, haven't all the jokes about him been done already? I Belieb so. I suppose the roasters could simply get up and read newspaper accounts of things he's done in the past. Because it's going to be impossible to make things up about the kid... For years I have wanted Comedy Central to roast me. They said only if I provided them w/ more material so for a year now I have worked hard — Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) January 20, 2015 Finally after all that hard work for my 21st bday it's happening. Thanks @RyanSeacrest & @ComedyCentral for the announcement. Let's do it :) — Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) January 20, 2015
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A Comic Civil War is Coming
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Drag Race Heard 'Round the World?
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Bubbleville versus Bubbaville
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On Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks pulled off an amazing come-from-behind win to defeat the Green Bay Packers in overtime, sending the Packers home, and sending themselves to the Super Bowl. Naturally, the Seahawks celebrated winning the NFC title. Naturally, the Seahawks' fans celebrated as well. Some more than others. Like this unnamed gentleman, who was captured mid-field after the win. Clearly, he's a Seahawks fan. He's wearing his official Marshawn Lynch jersey, and he's holding his index finger aloft, in the traditional "We're Number One!" salute. After that, tradition veers off course. Sipping vehemently from a pink sports bottle. With his pants wrapped around his ankle. Perhaps he's saying that it will be warm in Glendale when the Seahawks play there in two weeks? But the lesson to take away from this one, boys and girls, is there's a fine line between deliriously happy and just plain delirious. And it has been crossed here...
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Russell Westbrook, a point guard for the Oklahoma Thunder, had a career day over the weekend as his team beat the Golden State Warriors. Russell picked up a triple double with 17 points, 17 assists and 15 rebounds. Afterwards, reporters descended on him in the locker room, and it was clear that he wasn't in the mood to chat. His answer to every question involved the phrase "good job executing" in some shape. He even looked one reporter square in the eye and said, "I don't like you." Check it out. You've got to wonder how many professional athletes would like to do the same thing...
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Liam Neeson's Guns Taken
Here's an interesting twist. Liam Neeson - the star of the Taken franchise, arguably one of the most violent group of films out there in recent memory - doesn't like guns. Specifically, he doesn't like the proliferation of guns in the United States, something he shared in a press interview to promote Taken 3. He talked about how gun ownership in the US amounted to roughly one gun per every American. He called it a disgrace, with a nasty adjective in front of it. All well and good, I guess, until the folks who provided the weapons for him to use in Taken 3 got wind of it. Para USA in North Carolina posted to Facebook late last week that they regret providing the guns now, in light of Liam's comments. They won't do it again, and they're asking others in the industry to boycott Liam's projects. Meanwhile, Taken 3's been at the top of the charts since being released a couple of weeks ago.
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Here are promises of the influences of the Holy Spirit. (1-8) An exposure of the folly of idolatry. (9-20) Also the deliverance of God's people. (21-28)
Verses 1-8 Israel is here called Jeshurun, which means "the upright one." Such only are Israelites indeed, in whom is no guile. Those that serve God he will own. He will help them over difficulties, and in their services. Water is the emblem of the Holy Spirit; as water refreshes, cleanses, and makes the earth fruitful, so do his influences the soul. This gift of the Holy Ghost is the great blessing, the plentiful pouring out of which God kept for the latter days. Where God gives his Spirit, he will give all other blessings. Hereby shall be a great increase of the church; thus it shall be spread to distant places. Was there any other Rock, or Protector, that could defend them? None besides could foretell these things to come, of which God by his prophets gave notice. All was set in order in the Divine predictions, as well as in the Divine purposes. Could any other have done so? Who can compare with Israel's Redeemer and King?
Verses 9-20 Image-making is described, to expose the folly of idolaters. Though a man had used part of a log for fuel, he fell down before an image made of the remainder, praying it to deliver him. Man greatly dishonours God, when he represents him after the image of man. Satan blinds the eyes of unbelievers, causing absurd reasonings in matters of religion. Whether men seek happiness in worldly things, or run into unbelief, superstition, or any false system, they feed on ashes. A heart deceived by pride, love of sin, and departure from God, turns men aside from his holy truth and worship. While the affections are depraved, a man holds fast the lie as his best treasure. Are our hearts set upon the wealth of the world and its pleasures? They will certainly prove a lie. If we trust to outward professions and doings, as if those would save us, we deceive ourselves. Self-suspicion is the first step towards self-deliverance. He that would deliver his soul, must question his conscience, Is there not a lie in my right hand?
Verses 21-28 Return unto me. It is the great concern of those who have backslidden from God, like the Jews of old, to hasten their return to him. The work of redemption wrought for us by Christ, encourages to hope for all blessings from him. Our transgressions and our sins are as a thick cloud between heaven and earth: sins separate between us and God; they threaten a storm of wrath. When God pardons sin, he blots out, he dispels this cloud, this thick cloud, so that the way to heaven is open again. The cloud is scattered by the Sun of righteousness; it is quite gone. The comforts that flow into the soul when sin is pardoned, are like clear shining after clouds and rain. Let not Israel be discouraged; nothing is too hard for God: having made all, he can make what use he pleases of any. Those that learn to know Christ, see all knowledge to be foolishness, in comparison with the knowledge of him. And his enemies will find their counsels turned into foolishness, and themselves taken in their craftiness. The exact fulfilling the prophecies of Scripture confirms the truth of the whole, and proves its Divine origin. The particular favours God designed for his people in captivity, were foretold here, long before they went into captivity. Very great difficulties would be in the way of their deliverance; but it is promised that by Divine power they should all be removed. God knew who should be the Deliverer of his people; and let his church know it, that when they heard such a name talked of, they might know their redemption drew nigh. It is the greatest honour of the greatest men, to be employed as instruments of the Divine favour to his people. In things wherein men serve themselves, and look no further, God makes them do all his pleasure. And a nobler Shepherd than Cyrus does his Father's will, till his work is fully completed.
Isaiah 44:1-28 . CONTINUATION OF THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER.
1-5. Yet--Though thou hast sinned, yet hear God's gracious promise as to thy deliverance.
chosen--( Isaiah 41:8 ).
2. ( Isaiah 43:1 Isaiah 43:7 ).
formed . . . from . . . womb--(So Isaiah 44:24 , Isaiah 49:1 Isaiah 49:5 ). The sense is similar to that in Isaiah 1:2 , "I have nourished and brought up children."
Jesurun--A diminutive term of endearment applied to Israel. The full title of affection was Israelun; contracted it became Jeshurun, with an allusion to the Hebrew root, jashar, "upright," "perfect" [GESENIUS], ( Deuteronomy 32:15 ).
3. ( Isaiah 41:18 ).
him . . . thirsty--rather, "the land" ( Isaiah 35:6 Isaiah 35:7 ), figuratively for man thirsting after righteousness ( Matthew 5:6 ).
floods--the abundant influences of the Holy Spirit, stronger than "water."
spirit--including all spiritual and temporal gifts, as the parallel, "blessing," proves ( Isaiah 11:2 , 32:15 ).
seed--( Isaiah 59:21 ).
4. they--thy "seed" and "offspring" ( Isaiah 44:3 ).
as among--needlessly inserted in English Version. Rather, "The seed shall spring up as willows among the grass beside canals of water" [HORSLEY]. Or, "They shall spring up among the grass (that is, luxuriantly; for what grows in the midst of grass grows luxuriantly) as willows by the water-courses," which makes the parallel clauses better balanced [MAURER].
5. The third clause answers in parallelism to the first, the fourth to the second.
I am the Lord's--( Jeremiah 50:5 , 1 Corinthians 6:19 1 Corinthians 6:20 , 2 Corinthians 8:5 ).
call himself by the name of Jacob--The Gentiles (as the result of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Israel, the Lord's "seed," first) shall join themselves to the children of Jacob, in order to worship their God (compare Isaiah 43:7 , Psalms 49:11 ). Or, "calls," that is, invokes and celebrates the name of Jacob, attaches himself to his nation and religion [MAURER], ( Psalms 24:6 ).
subscribe . . . hand unto . . . Lord--in solemn and public covenant, pledging himself to God's service (compare Nehemiah 9:38 ), before "witnesses" ( Hebrews 12:1 ), after the manner of a civil contract ( Jeremiah 32:10 Jeremiah 32:12 Jeremiah 32:44 ). So the Christian in the sacraments [BARNES]. Literally, "shall fill his hand with letters ( Exodus 32:15 , Ezekiel 2:10 ) in honor of Jehovah"; or "shall write upon his hand, I am Jehovah's" (compare Isaiah 49:16 , Revelation 13:16 ); alluding to the puncture with ink on the hand, whereby a soldier marked himself as bound to his commander; and whereby the Christians used to mark themselves with the name of Christ [LOWTH]. The former view is simpler.
surname himself . . . Israel--MAURER and GESENIUS interpret this as the Hebrew sanctions, answering to their rendering of the parallel second clause, "calls blandly (speaks in honorable terms of) the name of Israel." Retaining English Version, we must, from the Hebrew understand it thus, "Surname himself by the honorable name of Israel" ( Isaiah 45:4 ).
6. Here follows an argument for Jehovah, as the only God, and against the idols, as vanity
7. Who but God can predict future events and declare also the order and time of each
call--"openly proclaim" ( Isaiah 40:6 ) things to come [MAURER]. Or, "call forth" the event; command that it happen ( Isaiah 46:11 , 48:15 ), [BARNES].
set . . . in order--There is no chance or confusion; all events occur in the order best fitted to subserve God's plans.
for me--It is FOR GOD that all things exist and take place ( Revelation 4:11 ). But MAURER translates, "Let him set it forth ( Job 37:19 ) to me."
since . . . ancient people--I have given the Jews predictions of the future ever since I appointed them as My people in ancient times; therefore they were qualified to be His witnesses ( Isaiah 44:8 ). As to their being God's "ancient (everlasting) people," see Deuteronomy 32:7-9 , Jeremiah 31:3 ; the type of the redeemed Church ( Ephesians 1:4 ).
8. be afraid--literally, "be astounded," or "distracted with fear."
from that time--namely, from the time that "I appointed the ancient people" ( Isaiah 44:7 ). From the time of Abraham's call, his family were the depositories of the predictions of the Redeemer, whereas the promise of Cyrus was not heard of till Isaiah's time; therefore, the event to the prediction and accomplishment of which God appeals in proof of His sole Godhead, is the redemption of man by a descendant of Abraham, in whose person "the ancient people" was first formally "appointed." The deliverance of the Jews, by Cyrus, is mentioned afterwards only as an earnest of that greater mercy [HORSLEY].
no God--Hebrew, tsur, "rock" ( Deuteronomy 32:4 ); that is, a stronghold to take refuge in, and a solid foundation to build on.
9. ( Isaiah 40:18 Isaiah 40:20 , 41:29 ).
delectable things--the idols in which they take such pride and delight.
not profit--( Habakkuk 2:18 ).
they are their own witnesses--contrasted with, "Ye are My witnesses" ( Isaiah 44:8 ). "They," that is, both the makers and the idols, are witnesses against themselves, for the idols palpably see and know nothing ( Psalms 115:4-8 ).
that they may be ashamed--the consequence deducible from the whole previous argument, not merely from the words immediately preceding, as in Isaiah 28:13 , 36:12 . I say all this to show that they are doomed to perish with shame, which is their only fitting end.
10. Who . . . ?--Sarcastic question: "How debased the man must be who forms a god!" It is a contradiction in terms. A made god, worshipped by its maker ( 1 Corinthians 8:4 )!
11. his fellows--the associates of him who makes an idol; or of the idol (see Deuteronomy 7:26 , Psalms 115:8 , Hosea 4:17 ).
they are of men--They are mortal men themselves; what better, then, can the idol be than its maker?
gathered together . . . stand up--as in a court of justice, to try the issue between God and them
yet--wrongly inserted in English Version. The issue of the trial shall be, "they shall fear," &c.
12. tongs--rather, "prepareth (to be supplied) an axe," namely, with which to cut down the tree designed as the material of the idol. The "smith" (Hebrew, "workman in iron") here answers to the "carpenter" (Hebrew, "workman in wood"). "He worketh it (the axe, not the idol, which was wood, not metal) in the coals," &c. The axe was wrought, not cast. The smith makes the axe for the carpenter.
hungry . . . drinketh no water--so eager is he to expedite his work while the iron is hot. If the god were worth anything, it would not let him grow "faint" with hunger and thirst. Williams, the missionary, states that the South Sea islanders when they make an idol abstain from food and drink.
13. After the smith's work in preparing the instruments comes the carpenter's work in forming the idol.
rule--rather, "line" [BARNES].
with a line--rather, a "pencil," [HORSLEY]. Literally, "red ochre," which he uses to mark on the wood the outline of the figure [LOWTH]. Or best, the stylus or graver, with which the incision of the outline is made [GESENIUS].
planes--rather, "chisels" or "carving tools," for a plane would not answer for carving.
compass--from a Hebrew root, "to make a circle"; by it, symmetry of form is secured.
according to . . . beauty of a man--irony. The highest idea the heathen could form of a god was one of a form like their own. JEROME says, "The more handsome the statue the more august the god was thought." The incarnation of the Son of God condescends to this anthropomorphic feeling so natural to man, but in such a way as to raise man's thoughts up to the infinite God who "is a spirit."
that it may remain in . . . house--the only thing it was good for; it could not hear nor save (compare Wisdom 13:15).
14. Description of the material out of which the idol is formed.
cypress--rather, from Hebrew root, "to be hard," the holm oak," an evergreen abundant in Palestine [GESENIUS].
strengtheneth--literally, "and he getteth strength to himself in the trees of the forest;" that is, he layeth in a great store of timber [LOWTH]. Or, "chooseth," as "madest strong for thyself," that is, hast chosen ( Psalms 80:15 Psalms 80:17 ) [GESENIUS]. But English Version gives a good sense: "strengtheneth"; that is, rears to maturity; a meaning suitable also to the context of Psalms 80:15 Psalms 80:17 , where Israel is compared to a vine planted by Jehovah [MAURER].
rain doth nourish it--Though the man planted the tree, yet he could not make it grow. In preparing to make an idol, he has to depend on the true God for rain from heaven ( Jeremiah 14:22 ).
15. The same tree that furnishes the material for the god is in part used as fuel for a fire to cook his meals and warm himself!
thereto--rather, "he falleth down before them," that is, such images [MAURER].
16. part . . . part--not distinct parts, but the same part of the wood (compare Isaiah 44:17 ).
eateth--that is, cooks so as to eat ( Isaiah 44:19 ).
I have seen--I feel its power.
18. he, &c.--God hath given them over to judicial blindness; not His direct physical, but His providential agency in administering His moral government, is meant ( Isaiah 6:9 Isaiah 6:10 ). "Shut," literally, "daubed," plastered up; it is an Eastern custom in some cases to seal up the eyes of offenders.
19. considereth--literally, "layeth it to heart," ( Isaiah 42:25 , Jeremiah 12:11 ).
abomination--the scriptural term for an idol, not merely abominable, but the essence of what is so, in the eyes of a jealous God ( 1 Kings 11:5 1 Kings 11:7 ).
20. feedeth on ashes--figuratively, for the idolater delights in what is vain ( Proverbs 15:14 , Hosea 12:1 ). "Feedeth on wind." There is an allusion, perhaps, also, to the god being made of a tree, the half of which was reduced to ashes by fire ( Isaiah 44:15-17 ); the idol, it is implied, was no better, and could, and ought, to have been reduced to ashes like the other half.
deceived heart--The heart and will first go astray, then the intellect and life ( Romans 1:28 , Ephesians 4:18 ).
lie in . . . right hand--Is not my handiwork (the idol) a self-deceit?
21. Remember--"Be not like the idolaters who consider not in their heart" ( Isaiah 44:19 ).
these--things just said as to the folly of idol-worship.
my servant--not like the idolaters, slaves to the stock of a tree ( Isaiah 44:19 ). See Isaiah 44:1 Isaiah 44:2 .
thou . . . not . . . forgotten of me--Therefore thou oughtest to "remember" Me.
22. blotted out--the debt of thy sin from the account-book in which it was entered ( Exodus 32:32 Exodus 32:33 , Revelation 20:12 ).
as a thick cloud--scattered away by the wind ( Psalms 103:12 ).
as a cloud--a descending gradation. Not only the "thick cloud" of the heavier "transgressions," but the "cloud" ("vapor" [LOWTH], not so dense, but covering the sky as a mist) of the countless "sins." These latter, though not thought much of by man, need, as much as the former, to be cleared away by the Sun of righteousness; else they will be a mist separating us from heaven ( Psalms 19:12 Psalms 19:13 , 1 John 1:7-9 ).
return . . . for--The antecedent redemption is the ground of, and motive to, repentance. We do not repent in order that He may redeem us, but because He hath redeemed us ( Zechariah 12:10 , Luke 24:47 , Acts 3:18 Acts 3:19 ). He who believes in his being forgiven cannot but love ( Luke 7:43 Luke 7:47 ).
23. Call to inanimate nature to praise God; for it also shall share in the coming deliverance from "the bondage of corruption" ( Romans 8:20 Romans 8:21 ).
done it--effected redemption for both the literal and spiritual Israel.
lower parts, &c.--antithetical to "heavens"; "mountains," "forest," and "tree," are the intermediate objects in a descending gradation (see Psalms 96:11 Psalms 96:12 ).
24-28. Confirmation of His promises to the Church and Israel, by various instances of His omnipotence; among these the restoration of the Jews by Cyrus.
alone--literally, "Who was with Me?" namely, when I did it; answering to "by Myself," in the parallel clause (compare similar phrases, Hosea 8:4 , John 5:30 ) [MAURER].
25. tokens--prognostics; the pretended miracles whiten they gave as proofs of their supernatural powers.
liars--( Jeremiah 50:36 ). Conjurers; or, astrologers; men leading a retired contemplative life in order to study divination by the signs of the stars [VITRINGA].
backward--with shame at their predictions not being verified. "To turn away the face" is to frustrate defeat ( Isaiah 36:9 , 1 Kings 2:15 ). The "wise men" are the diviners who, when Babylon was attacked by Cyrus, predicted his overthrow.
26. servant--in a collective sense, for the prophets in general, who foretold the return from Babylon; answering to "His messengers" (plural, in the parallel clause) [MAURER]. Antitypically, and ultimately, Messiah, who is the consummating embodiment of all the prophets and messengers of God ( Malachi 3:1 , Matthew 21:34 Matthew 21:36 Matthew 21:37 , John 10:36 ); hence the singular, "His servant."
counsel--predictions; prophets' counsels concern the future (compare "counsellor," Isaiah 41:28 ).
Jerusalem--regarded prophetically, as lying in ruins.
27. Referring to the Euphrates, which was turned into a different channel, close to Babylon, by Cyrus, who thereby took the city. "The deep" is applied to Euphrates as "sea" ( Jeremiah 51:32 Jeremiah 51:36 ). "Rivers" refers to the artificial canals from the Euphrates made to irrigate the country; when it was turned off into a different bed (namely, a lake, forty miles square, which was originally formed to receive the superfluous water in an inundation), the canals became dry.
28. my shepherd--type of Messiah ( Isaiah 40:11 , Psalms 23:1 , 77:20 , Ezekiel 34:23 ).
all my pleasure--so Messiah ( Isaiah 42:1 , 53:10 ). This is the first time Cyrus is named expressly; and that, a hundred fifty years before the time when in 550 B.C. he began his reign. The name comes from the Persian khorschid, "the sun"; kings often taking their names from the gods; the sun was worshipped as a god in Persia.
saying--rather, "and that saith"; construed with God, not with Cyrus. God's word is instantaneously efficient in accomplishing His will.
to . . . to--or, "of Jerusalem . . . of the temple," as previously, the same Hebrew word is translated, "of Cyrus" [BARNES]. English Version is more graphic. Cyrus, according to JOSEPHUS, heard of this prophecy of Isaiah delivered so long before; hence he was induced to do that which was so contrary to Oriental policy, to aid in restoring the captive Jews and rebuilding their temple and city.


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OCEANOGRAPHIC 4000 Jeans
关闭Hublot and Zegg&Cerlati unveil an exclusive special edition The "Oceanographic 4000 Jeans", a diving watch designed to withstand the extreme pressure found at depths of 4,000 metres, yet boasting a high fashion look featuring denim for a summery feel.
Based on an idea by Tina Zegg and Carlo Cerlati, leading figures in luxury watchmaking based in Monaco, and backed by Hublot Chairman Jean-Claude Biver and the company's CEO, Ricardo Guadalupe, this is the first ever ultra-technical diving watch to be adorned with denim. And we haven't settled for any old denim! The dial and strap are made by an Italian denim manufacturer who supplies the world's biggest luxury and fashion names.
The "Oceanographic 4000 Jeans" is a special limited edition of just 21 numbered watches available exclusively from Zegg&Cerlati boutiques, at Place du Casino in Monte-Carlo, Ischgl in Austria and Samnaun in Switzerland.
The launch of this ultra-technical watch, which combines fashion with the quality craftsmanship of an Haute Horlogerie timepiece, took place on the 18th February 2013 at the Wellness Hotel Chasa Montana in Samnaun in the heart of the Swiss Alps (Zegg Hotels & Stores), and was attended by the German Double Olympic and World skiing champion, Maria Höfl-Riesch, a Hublot ambassador since 2011. She was joined by Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman of Hublot, and Tina Zegg and Carlo Cerlati of Zegg&Cerlati in Monaco.
A perfect fusion of technologies developed for the extremes found at depths of 4,000 metres, this special edition watch, designed to push the boundaries of what is possible while retaining echoes of high fashion, with its carbon case, dial made from genuine pressed denim wrapped in epoxy and strap featuring denim stitched onto black rubber, has summer written all over it.
A real instrument with efficiency built into its ergonomics, this watch has been conceived and designed to test the limits of rationality.
It has taken 18 months of research, development and testing to present the Oceanographic 4000, a watch which can be worn on dives to depths of 4,000 metres, under extreme pressure - an exceptional technical achievement.
Almost all the features of the Oceanographic 4000 are exceptional, in terms of design, development and manufacturing.
To be described as a "montre de plongée" (diver's watch), resistant to the pressure exerted at the record depth of 4,000 metres, the watch had to meet the exacting specifications of the international standards of Swiss watchmaking (NIHS).
Starting with its seal, tested by Hublot in a Roxer tank, submerged and pressurised to the equivalent of 5,000 metres. To ensure the watch is water resistant and can withstand this pressure, the synthetic sapphire crystal is 6.5 mm thick.
This is thicker than normal, but is reasonable for this level of resistance. The case back is screw-down, essential for reaching such depths. It is made of grade 2 titanium, an extremely strong stainless material.
The chunky, 48 mm diameter case is made from carbon fibre designed and produced entirely by Hublot.
In terms of brightness, the time and elapsed time measured by the flange must be legible from a distance of 25 cm in the dark.
To meet this requirement, the dial, the flange and the hands of the Oceanographic 4000 have been optimised to have a larger surface area treated with SuperLuminova™, a luminescent material that emits a grey colour.
The display principle has been made as safe as possible, using an internal rotating flange which is unidirectional and rack-driven, with a dive time indicator. The dive time indicator is placed as close as possible to the dial to minimise the risk of inadvertently altering the dive time. It also makes the dive time easier to read. In accordance with the standard, the Oceanographic 4000 has a minute scale on which the five-minute periods are clearly highlighted.
The watch is fitted with two screw-down crowns (a protective measure that helps ensure water resistance by compression of an O-ring seal). The flange crown which sets the dive time is placed at the 2 o'clock position for easy access and more comfortable use.
It is unidirectional, again for safety reasons, with a bayonet fitting, and protected by an oversized crown guard, for extra safety and easy operation when handling diving equipment. The second crown, for winding and setting the time and date, is positioned at 4 o'clock to avoid obstruction.
Finally, the Oceanographic 4000 has a helium valve, a feature essential to any diving watch capable of descending to great depths. An essential feature when the watch is used in diving chambers, the helium valve allows gases that have infiltrated the watch during the descent to safely escape during the ascent. The valve fitted to the Oceanographic 4000 is made of stainless steel, positioned at 10 o'clock, visible from the left-hand side lug.
The watch is supplied with two straps: The "City" strap, in denim stitched onto black rubber, and the "Diver" strap, longer than a standard strap, which has been developed to be worn over a diving suit up to 8 mm thick. Both feature ardillon buckles.
This type of fastening is more secure than a folding clasp for this type of use, and is also easier to handle and close when using gloves. Note that the design of this buckle is original (because the use of a tongue is rare in the normal Hublot collections) and that its method of attachment to the case is even more so with two small push buttons built into each end of the case to allow the strap to be changed instantly without the use of a screwdriver.
KING POWER 48 MM "Oceanographic 4000 Jeans"
Reference 731.QX.2700.NR.ZEC13
Series Limited to 21 numbered pieces
Exclusively available in Zegg & Cerlati boutiques, at Place du Casino in Monte Carlo, Ischgl in Austria and Samnaun in Switzerland.
Case "King Power" - 48 mm diameter in carbon fibre
Bezel Carbon with 6 H-shaped titanium screws
Crystal Sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Bezel lug Black composite resin
Lateral inserts Black composite resin
Case back Carbon fibre
Crown Ceramic with black rubber insert
Screws Black PVD titanium
Water resistance Certified to 400 ATM or 4000 metres
Tested to 5,000 metres according to the NIHS standards
Dial Denim vacuum-wrapped in epoxy
Satin-finished appliques with grey Superluminova™
Hands Satin-finished with grey SuperLuminova™
Movement Mechanical movement with automatic winding HUB1401
No. of components 180
Jewels 23
Bridges Satin-finished, bevelled and polished
Barrel Reinforced spring
Power reserve Approximately 42 hours
Strap Supplied with two straps: The "City" strap, in denim stitched onto black rubber, and the "Diver" strap, longer than a standard strap, which has been developed to be worn over a diving suit up to 8 mm thick.
Clasp Black ceramic


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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Obama convened an unannounced energy-policy meeting at the White House on Thursday night with a group of leaders from the business, academic and green energy communities.
One participant characterized the off the record gathering as a chance for the president to talk with people who have different perspectives on energy issues, including the controversial process of natural gas development known as hydraulic fracturing, or 'fracking.'
"The president spent a lot of time with us, he was very engaged," said Alex Lasky, president and founder of Opower, a software company aimed at helping increasing consumer energy efficiency. "He didn't do much talking. He asked a lot of questions, he asked follow up questions, and that's refreshing and confidence building when a leader is willing to spend the time asking questions with this kind of group."
The president said he was "deeply committed" to his "all of the above energy policy," on participant in the meeting said, which included acquiring "natural gas from unconventional sources," or in other words, fracking. The president included the caveat that this commitment came with a promise to make sure there are regulations in place that protect the environment.
The president didn't say that these regulations necessarily have to come from the federal government, the participant added, and he emphasized that each state should be encouraging the use of best environmental practices.
Talk of fracking took up less than a quarter of the meeting, according to a participant, and while attendees left the White House without any "specific promises" of new environmental legislation or regulations, Lasky nonetheless described himself as "optimistic."
"It was a content filled and fully engaged group of people and everybody including the president took it very seriously and I think we were all honored to be asked and to be asked for our thinking," Lasky said.
According to a participant, the meeting lasted over an hour and included an exchange of ideas on how best to pursue new sources of energy while mitigating environmental downsides. The group discussed corporate practices, procedures and the prospect of regulations to protect the environment that don't overburden the energy industry.
Among those present, former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter; Shirley Ann Jackson, the former Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission under President Clinton; FedEx President and CEO Fred Smith and former Obama Administration regulatory czar Cass Sunstein.
Also at the meeting were executives from leading oil, natural gas, electric and wind energy companies. One attendee called the group a "good mix" of nonpartisan energy producers and people who care about the environment.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest disclosed the meeting during his Friday press briefing, calling it a "a meeting with business and thought leaders from the clean energy sector" during which the president "reiterated his commitment to a cleaner and more secure energy future."
"The discussion covered a variety of topics, including the important role of natural gas in our domestic energy portfolio, new opportunities for renewables, like wind, solar and advanced biofuels, the importance of clean energy research and development, as well as the promise and potential of increased energy efficiency in our homes and businesses," Earnest said.
From the White House, the president was joined by Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Dr. John Holdren, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change Heather Zichal and Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Munoz.
CNN National Political Correspondent Jim Acosta contributed to this story.


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