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NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Provides Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2010 Financial Results And Business Unit Updates
"We further advanced on our goal of building business units based upon the Aganocide anti-infective platform in four distinct therapeutic areas: dermatology, ophthalmology, urology and hospital infections. Each of these market segments offers substantial revenue potential. NovaBay's hybrid strategy is to address these market opportunities either through partnerships and collaborations, which effectively minimizes our commercialization risk, or by building an internal organization to strategically market our own products when appropriate from a commercial standpoint," Dr. Ron Najafi, concluded.
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- January 2011 - NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Reports Activity of Aganocide NVC-422 Against Deadly "Superbug" producing NDM-1 (New Delhi Metallo-beta-lactamase-1)
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- October 2010 - Demonstrated up to 92% efficacy in 129 patient Impetigo Phase 2 clinical trial, including 100% efficacy in MRSA infected patients. The results were highlighted at the 48th Annual Infectious Disease Society of America Meeting in Vancouver, B.C., which also provided the Company with a platform to announce additional confirmatory studies of NVC-422's nail penetration and anti-fungal capabilities in onychomycosis.
- October 2010 - Appointed Gail Maderis, BayBio President and CEO, former CEO of Five Prime Therapeutics and Genzyme Senior Executive, to its Board of Directors. Over 20 years of senior-level healthcare experience adds significant depth to NovaBay's Board.
- July 2010 - Received notice of allowance on Anti-Infective NVC-612 and related compounds. The patent will cover compositions of matter and methods of use for NVC-612 and related compounds, all of which have a unique mechanism of action toward microorganisms. The new patent complements NovaBay's existing collection of more than 20 patents and pending patent applications on its proprietary technology platforms.
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- April 2010 - Presented positive data on NVC-422 at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) annual meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Alcon, NovaBay's partner for Ophthalmology, and NovaBay scientists presented 3 scientific posters that confirm stability and antiviral activity of NovaBay's Aganocide Compounds.
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- January 2010 - Received $3.75 million from Galderma S.A. in connection with achieving clinical and formulations milestones.
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Monica Varnell - 17/02/2014
Done a dance years ago with same name as we are still doing it out and about so won't teach sorry no stars !
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This is such a good fun dance. My improvers and intermediates loved it and had a smile on their faces at the end of the dance. Well done Bob. Hope this is a hit for you.
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Read an interesting news story in NMA today regarding the launch of Affilinet in the UK. For anyone who doesn't know, Affilinet is a German affiliate network. They have approx. a 32% share of the German market and are looking to become a top 3 UK affiliate network by the end of 2006. So what is their USP? And is there room for them in the UK market where there are already around between 10 to 20 major (depending on … Continue reading
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I understand the need for merchants to approve affiliates as obviously they don't want to be associated with any sites of disrepute. However you would think it would be in the merchants best interest to approve affiliates as quickly as possible wouldn't you? Not in the case of First Direct. I have been waiting for their approval for over 5 weeks now. And if I'm honest I can't even remember why I wanted to promote them in the first place. … Continue reading
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One of my favorite parts of fall is the foliage. And one of my favorite things to do involves keeping it around for as long as possible — as in, preserving the leaves.
I'm not necessarily the crafty sort, but I did this simple project as a kid, then with my own children and now with my granddaughters. I've always gone for the low-tech version, involving wax paper and an iron. But, in doing a bit of research, I discovered what you may already know: There's a microwave method that sounds easy as pie, and a glycerin-water process that promises to keep leaves pliable.
Wax paper: Put a single layer of leaves between two paper towels and iron on low (no steam) to remove moisture. Now, place the leaves in a single layer between two sheets of wax paper covered with a towel or thick paper. Press on each side for 3 to 5 minutes to seal the wax. Cut around each leaf, leaving a small edge to keep the seal.
Microwave: Arrange leaves on top of two paper towels and cover with another paper towel. Microwave in 5-second increments until leaves are dry. Let them sit for a day or two, and spray with an acrylic sealant. Note: Watch very closely as you microwave; over-dried leaves can catch fire.
Glycerin: Mix one part glycerin and two parts water. Pour the solution into a flat pan, submerge leaves and weigh them down (a plate works well) to keep them in the solution. Soak for two to six days, remove and dry gently.


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1750-1780 Importing a Fashionable Commodity
Prior to 1750, few colonists in New England could afford to decorate their homes with wallpaper (or painted paper as it was called in the eighteenth century), and surviving examples from this period are rare. There is documentation that wallpaper was available as early as 1700 as evidenced by the inventory of a Boston bookseller which lists "7 quires of painted paper and three reams of painted paper."
Wealthy urban colonists could purchase "painted paper" (a translation of the French term papier peint) from stationers, book sellers and as a custom order from merchants who specialized in imported luxury goods. Wallpaper was an expensive decorative material, yet it was created as an affordable alternative to more costly wallcoverings.
The most sumptuous wallcoverings in seventeenth-century Europe were leather, silk or wool damask and Italian cut velvets. Early eighteenth-century English flocked wallpaper frequently imitated the latter. Flocked papers were quite striking because of their bright colors and large-scale foliate designs. An early flocked paper in Historic New England's collection is an unused sample found in the attic of the house of stationer Thomas Hancock. This paper is believed to have hung in the parlor of the prosperous merchant's 1737 Boston home. The vivid crimson color survives because the wallpaper was not continually exposed to sunlight or to smoke from the fireplace.
By the mid-eighteenth century floral patterns based on more common textile designs such as brocades and cotton chintzes had come to dominate the market. A neatly composed daisy-like sprig paper of 1760-1790 was found in a house in Ipswich, Massachusetts, installed over a later paper dating from 1810-1815. Were it not for the charge stamp (see below) found on the reverse, its English origin and earlier date would not be conclusive. Block printed black, green and white on a pink ground this type of simple floral pattern remained popular in New England into the mid-nineteenth century and has recently been reproduced. Historic New England's collection contains several other examples of English hand-blocked floral wallpapers which were used as pamphlet covers and as trunk linings. Though their original use on walls is unknown, they serve as important documentation of eighteenth century color schemes.
In contrast to the brightly colored flocked and floral patterned wallpapers, New Englanders frequently selected classical architectural pillar and arch designs printed en grisaille to decorate the stair halls and formal parlors of their elegant homes. These grand spaces could easily accommodate the large repeat of the patterns (some measure almost 48 inches high) and when installed would create a double-tiered colonnade across the wall. The popularity of pillar and arch papers printed by both English and later by American paper stainers is attested to by the variety of designs found throughout New England. Variations of the pillar and arch design were hung in the Josiah Quincy House, Quincy, Massachusetts, in Sparhawk Hall, Kittery Point, Maine and in the Timothy Johnson House in North Andover, Massachusetts.
The somber grisaille palette was not limited to use in only pillar and arch patterns, but was used for other large figured papers. Though large figured papers retain a similar scale to the pillar and arch design, the severity of the architectural pattern is enlivened by the inclusion of Rococo and Gothic architectural elements, and classical and pastoral motifs which create a romantic effect. Sometime around 1765 loyalist Daniel Murray hung this pastoral paper in his house in Rutland, Massachusetts. The rustic scenes may have been copied from prints.
England was the principal supplier of wallpaper to pre-revolutionary America, and English merchants benefitted financially by exporting their goods to the colonies. As early as 1712, England established a tax on wallpaper of 1d (pence) per square yard in addition to the tax levied on the individual undecorated sheets of handmade paper used to make a roll. However, the duty paid on the surface decoration could be reclaimed by the merchant if the paper was exported. Duty officers stamped each individual sheet of undecorated paper with a "First Account Taken" stamp and, after it was decorated, with a charge stamp in the form of a crown above an interlaced GR monogram.
England repealed the duty tax in 1836 so stamps like the one found on the Ipswich sprig paper help date and attribute early English wallpapers. After the war, England's wallpaper industry stagnated. Perhaps because of increased taxes and a lack of skilled craftsmen, English wallpaper manufacturers focused their efforts on increased production rather than improved quality. Technical innovations in block printing allowed French firms to surpass their English counterparts and led to the unrivaled supremacy of French wallpaper design for much of the nineteenth century.


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Further information on UA: 1/13 Index: MDE 22/002/2013 Qatar Date: 14 January 2013
URGENT ACTION EX-DIPLOMAT AT RISK OF IMMINENT RETURN Former diplomat Mishal al-Mutiry has been given 24 hours to leave Qatar or be forcibly returned to Saudi Arabia, where he would be at grave risk of imprisonment and possible torture or other ill-treatment in relation to his criticism of the Saudi Arabian authorities. Mishal al-Mutiry told Amnesty International by phone on 14 January that the Qatari police had called him at 8am and told him to leave Qatar by 11am the next day. He said that when he told them that he could not afford to do so they responded by threatening to drive him and his family to the Qatar-Saudi Arabia border and handing them over to the Saudi Arabian authorities. In a text message, the family implored Amnesty International to act, saying: "Please help, urgent, please we are going to hell. Please help, please. Tomorrow they will take us to Saudi. Al Mutiry family".
He had managed to flee Saudi Arabia to neighbouring Qatar in August 2011. On 1 September 2012 the Qatari authorities arrested him with the apparent intention of returning him to Saudi Arabia. They released him about a week later, following pressure from human rights NGOs.
A senior Qatari police officer called him on 2 January 2013 and told him the Ministry of Interior had written to say that he should leave Qatar within 48 hours. When he replied that he could not afford to leave Qatar, the officer asked him to hand himself in to the authorities, who would take care of deporting him to Saudi Arabia. He has since been repeatedly told to leave Qatar.
Please write immediately in Arabic, English or your own language: Urging the authorities to stop the forcible return of Mishal bin Zaar Hamad al-Mutiry to Saudi Arabia, where he would be at grave risk of detention and possibly torture or other ill-treatment in relation to his criticism of the Saudi Arabian authorities; Calling on them to provide Mishal bin Zaar Hamad al-Mutiry with the opportunity to seek asylum without delay.
PLEASE SEND APPEALS BEFORE 25 FEBRUARY 2013 TO: Minister of the Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalid Al Thani Ministry of the Interior PO Box 920 Doha, State of Qatar Fax: +974 4444 4945 (keep trying) Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Salutation: His Excellency
Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani PO Box 923 Doha, State of Qatar Fax: +974 4436 1212 Salutation: Your Highness
And copies to: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem Al Thani Ministry of Foreign Affairs PO Box 250 Doha, State of Qatar Fax: + 974 44 429 454 / 44 383 745 Salutation: Your Highness
Also send copies to diplomatic representatives accredited to your country.
Please check with your section office if sending appeals after the above date. This is the first update of UA 1/13. Further information: http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/info/mde22/001/2013
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In Saudi Arabia criticism of the state is generally not tolerated. Those who do criticize the government, their policies or practices, are often held incommunicado without charge, sometimes in solitary confinement, denied access to lawyers or the courts to challenge the lawfulness of their detention. Torture or other ill-treatment are frequently used to extract "confessions" from detainees, to punish them for refusing to "repent", or to force them to make undertakings not to criticize the government. Incommunicado detention often lasts until a "confession" is obtained, which can take months and occasionally years.
If charged it is sometimes with vague security-related offences such as "disobeying the ruler". Legal proceedings fall far short of international standards for fair trial: defendants are generally denied legal counsel, and in many cases they and their families are not informed of the progress of legal proceedings against them. Court hearings are often held behind closed doors.
For more information on violations of freedom of expression in the name of security see Saudi Arabia: Repression in the name of security (Index: MDE 23/016/2011), issued in December 2011 (http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/info/MDE23/016/2011/en).
Name: Mishal bin Zaar Hamad al-Mutiry (previously spelled as al-Mutairy) Gender m/f: M
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What do you spend for Valentine's Day ?
Interesting discussion with friend today, got me wondering what do you spend for Valentines? When kids were in school they would do little treats for friends, and a small gift for teacher such as homemade treat, mug with hot cocoa, plant we planted in a handpainted pot, maybe $5 worth. My husband buys each of the kids a little chocolate, maybe $5 and he and I exchange candy, maybe I might get flowers. This year we decided to exchange no more than $20 dates along the lines of dvd and popping corn, groupon to restaurant, etc. I'm actually making him some massage oil among other things, since we don't want the candy in the house.
My friend is getting her husband a $500 watch. He buys her equally expensive jewelry. I have no desire to make V-day a stressful, expensive holiday for us, but was just wondering if this was the trend? |
I don't spend a lot on V-Day gifts, maybe $50 on dh and under $20 on each of the kids. |
We aren't big on Valentines Day here. I spent about $20 on a bunch of candy for DH and both kids. Dh took me out to dinner last night (going on Valentines Day is too crazy and extra expensive), but we do that about once a week anyway. So our budget, about $20.
We've never been big Valentine's Day people. We give our girls a bit of candy and a small gift, around $10 each. We always do belgium waffles with fresh strawberries for dinner. Very simple here.
It's not a big-budget holiday for us eother. Just mushy cards, or maybe a small, sentimental gift.
we go pretty low-key for v day- trying to avoid candy because both of us plan to be in "swimsuit" shape for upcoming May Disney trip, so maybe a card- my wife specifically told me not to waste money on flowers (but I frequently get them for her "just because" when not V day). and we are a family that gives lots of gifts, just not on this day.
I bought my 2 year old a Mylar balloon
I got my husbands copy of sky fall 007 movie All in $22 |
My kids are older so they don't have any in school activities. I bought them each a costume for their Duffy bear, a movie size box of candy and a book. DH and I don't usually do anything - we are spending 3 nights at AKL in August and that will be in lieu of any holiday/birthday gifts this year.
I spent about $20 a piece on the kids and around $100 on DH.
I don't know what he is getting me. |
I know people who go all out for VD, but we don't spend very much. At best a card for each other, if we even do that. This year, maybe a text message. :rotfl2: But that's how we've always participated in Valentine's. Had the kids make a card last year, and will probably do that again. Cardstock paper we have on hand, and making hearts is good practice for their little hands. Regardless of what others are spending, it doesn't affect us. Hope you enjoy your Valentine's! :thumbsup2
My kids get a small heart box of chocolates and a stuffed bear.
My DH gets to take me out for dinner in the new dress I bought. :rotfl2: |
The kids are only 3 and 6, so not much - maybe $20 total, excluding dinner. I got the valentine's cards for the 2 classes last year for 90% off. After Christmas this year, I got cute plates (red and white), napkins, tablecloth, etc for 90% off at Target. I went to the dollar store and picked up champagne flutes (apple juice for the kids, but they think it's funny to get to drink out of these). Also got 5 boxes of candy (2 kids, DH, bus driver and teacher) for $1 each. Picked up some Ninja valentine decorations for $4. Got each of them a card (dollar store).
That's really all they get. It's more of a "fun" day for us - we decorate the table with cute stuff and have a nice dinner. I did get a little pot of tulips for the table ($3) and DH and I are having a really nice dinner (that I cook) but we don't do big gifts. Watch, this will be the first time ever that DH comes home with a gift, but normally, this is all we do. lol |
My husband would go expensive i tell him not to - but he'll probably get me dozen roses/ or flowers etc. I told him all i want is for him to pick up my favorite dinner - its just a fast food place LOL
I buy my husband Godiva Chocolate every year - spend about $20. My boys i spent 20.00 for a pillow pet for my younger son and my older son got him a soft fuzzy blanket he wants for about 13.00 |
We don't really celebrate Valentine's day in my house, since it's my birthday. :headache: I do tend to get DH and the kids something small with a card.
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Are Ben and Courtney Still Together after The Bachelor 2012?
A lot has happened so far on Ben's season of The Bachelor and much speculation has been circulating regarding who Ben picks at the end of this season and whether or not they're still together.
We'll start by saying, if you don't want to know what happens on this season of The Bachelor, do not read any further – there are some pretty big spoilers ahead.
The biggest rumor that has been swirling since Reality Steve revealed the details of this season is whether it's true that Ben picks Courtney Robertson in the end.
According to RS, it's 100 percent true that Ben does choose Courtney in the end and he does propose to her and she does accept.
Now that we know that Ben Flajnik is engaged, many are wondering if he and Courtney are still together.
Are Ben and Courtney Still Together After The Bachelor 2012?
The status of their relationship post-filming is somewhat unknown considering they are not allowed to talk about it and are only allowed to see other secretively until the season finale. However, what we do know is that Ben revealed in an interview after this season started airing (ie. After he had the first glimpse of what Courtney is actually like) that an engagement is just a promise to "see where things go."
In other words, he's not convinced he's going to walk down the aisle.
And we're not convinced these two will even be together for the filming of the After the Final Rose.
Do you think Ben and Courtney will stay together?
That's so fucking dumb. Why would they tell what happens before the show ends? And why would Ben pick Courtney. Well I guess he wants another heart break after Ashley. So go on Ben and pick Courtney when you have real genuine girls like Kacey B, Emily and Lindzie. You are nothing but a fool and when Courtney shows you her true self, I'll sit back, sip on some wine and toast to your stupidity. By the way Courtney is not pretty, she actually looks sick….
I doubt very highly if they will last very long. I even have serious doubts as to whether he will feel the same about her by the time of After The Final Rose.
What's with Courtney and her lower lip??? It's as thought she's trying to protrude her upper lip to make it look bigger and then the lower lip practically disappears. A bit odd I might add and not very attractive!
Nice to know I'm not the only one who noticed the "lip issue". With all that model money she is making she should really look into getting her lips fixed!! Just sayin
Oh my god her lips bug the shit out of me…..I hate watching her talk…..maybe after watching herself on tv she will notice how stupid she looks.
Her lip!! Don't forget to add her continuous pushing back of her hair. I want to shave her head. She's trying to be cutesy. Annoying!!!!!!
What a stupid mistake that would be. Courtney is no better than Vienna was. Such a nasty person all about herself.
I don't even want to watch the show anymore. Sooo tired of this particular show; they should take it off the air for good!!! Makes women look bad.
I agree about the show getting tiring. The crazy girls like Vienna and this Courtney. The show is turning into more sluts and nastiness than it is romance, charm, prettiness, etc. I myself am getting very tired of it and have always been a big fan. Ben is stupid
Oh yeah and meant to also say, this Courtney looks like she is mentally ill with the lips and the way she looks. Not pretty at all, model or not. Just because you model and have the skinny body for it does not mean you are pretty and she is not
Courtney is a bitch just pure selfishness and doesnt give a f*** about anyone but herself. Ben will not stay with her by the time the finale happens. Especially seeing her when he wasnt around.
If ben really chose courtney I would be so disappointed. It would be amazing if he broke it off with her after the final rose. She is ugly inside and out. Me and my boyfriend call her "the lip" because he doesnt remember anyones name. Haha. Don't be an idiot ben!!!
Ben, is not looking for a wife…If he was, he would have selected one of the respectable ladies,not someone that would skinny dip and drop her pants for a rose…Ben,my friend this is not love…how will it feel to be engaged to someone that everyman has had..wouldn't u wonder if she is comparing u to one of her other men…Courtney is not someone to bring home to meet your mother….She will not get along with any of your family, friends and she will be telling you what u can and can't do….Get use to it Ben, you will have a long and lonely life ahead of you as Cortney will see to it that you will not have any family or friends…If you should choose Courtney….YOU DESERVE EVERY THING SHE DISHES OUT TO YOU………YOU SENT SOME NICE LADIES HOME TO B WITH THIS EVIL PERSON
NOW I understand why Ashley dumped him! Shallow, thoughtless, self-centered, not intereted in finding love. And Courtney is just like him! They deserve each other. I am so done with this show. This was a set-up from the get-go. Ben was not sincere and Courtney was planted. Though I recognize that reality TV is just for entertainment, I don't need to be fooled this way by such a obviously display of reality-tv-ratings-only.
None of the girls on this show should marry Ben. As soon as Ben went skinny dipping with Courtney the only thing left for him to give the rest of the girls were thorns from the roses. Each one of those other girls could find the right guy for themselves that would make Ben look like the wilted cactus plant he is. He has nothing to offer any lady but pain. That's why I hope Courtney gets the last rose masking the thorns. Cactus and thorns deserve each other. Emily was the last one to go at this point, and I'm so happy for her. She deserves so much more than Ben will ever have to offer her. Emily has class and she will find her classy man one day. She will be so thankful that Ben will no longer be a thorn in her side. I'm a happily married man with a beautiful wife, and I know Emily will find happiness very soon. Her husband will be classy, faithful to her, respectful, loving, caring . . . and most of all, a one-woman man. Anyone who would pick Courtney over Emily is a very stupid, dumb person. I won't watch any more of those shows because they are so predictable. Emily, look at yourself in the mirror and look into your heart. You were way too classy to have ever needed that show (or Ben). I promise you, you will come out way ahead of the game eventually. I will rejoice the day you find your perfect match (not necessarily the perfect person). Ben did not deserve you.
I think after all the hints the girls tried to give him this is a Jake and Vienna all over agin. I spent week after week yelling at the TV about him cont. to keep Courtney but really it's his own stupidity. He had Great Girls to choose from. My Fav was Kasey B. I'm sure week by week as he sat and watched every episode he regreets every move he made. He built his own boat and I can't wait to watch him sink!
Lots of beautiful and smart ladies on the show who were genuine. Kacie B, you are an ANGEL and much too classy for a loser like Ben. The one BLACK WIDOW survived only because Ben is a poor representation of a MAN. He is immoral and his only match is his chosen deceiver. They deserve one another as they pursue their journal of destruction.
Courtney is alright. She had a hard time in the house.And anyway,they are there to see if they have a relationship with Ben. I thought the other girls weren't nice to her. Courtney is a very pretty girl and has a nice family.The other girls were jeaulous of her and I don't know how Courtney felt but sure it was difficult. She has a sense of humor.And she had more of it on GTA. The girls were more than rude to her. And Courtney is too good for Ben.Kacie B isn't nice.She went on Ellen and called her manipulative. Sad and pathetic on Kacie B.part.
Ben should've Known courtney was going to break his heart and Ben should've chose Lindzie because she is truly the better pic and her parent's are awesome and treated Ben with full on respect and support.. But after skinny dipping with courtney the girls deserve better than Ben.
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Federal agents searched the home of a second Mississippi man who may have ties to the ricin-laced letters sent to President Obama and a U.S. Senator.
Officials, who began searching Everett Dutschke's Tupelo, Miss., residence around 11 p.m. CDT, declined to comment on the investigation.
This comes after after charges were dropped against Paul Kevin Curtis, who police arrested last week.
The suspects know each other and have feuded. But both men say they have no idea how to make the poison and they had nothing to do with the letters. So far, no charges have been filed against the Dutschke.
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Hermes • Un Jardin en Méditerranée • Fragrances
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Average Rating. | 4.2 |
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SoraHime on 2/19/2012 5:56:00 PM more reviews by SoraHime
Age: 36-43 Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I adore this fragrance (I am quite sensitive to scents). The scent is very calming to me. The only other one that I am attached to this much is Burberry Classic.
As with any fragrance, it takes on a different depth once it is allowed to sit on your skin and co mingle with your own pheromone.
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AlexAlexAlex on 12/17/2011 4:14:00 PM more reviews by AlexAlexAlex
Age: 25-29 Skin: Dry, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Hazel
I adore the fragrance. Very unique and perfect for summer. However, it has NO staying power. Zero. It lasts an hour, if you're lucky. So not worth the price, which is such a shame, because it truly is a fantastic, one of a kind fragrance.
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Katrinket on 12/12/2011 10:00:00 PM more reviews by Katrinket
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Brown, Curly, Fine Eyes: Hazel
What??! I have read about this over and over, and I guess I had different expectations. It is beautiful, yes it is. But rather than a garden on the mediterranean, I get a perfect potpourri. quite lovely though.
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plsthink2ice on 9/29/2011 6:11:00 AM more reviews by plsthink2ice
Age: 36-43 Skin: Sensitive, Tan Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
now hermes perfumes are expensive and they have a quality about them that they are very distinctive and different .. and in the end you either madly love them or hate them..
This is a sophisticated perfume , I find it is best suited for work , office, shopping , sports etc .. however, men don't find it sexy , at least the men i know! :) women find it very appealing though and maybe coz it has a quality that u can classify it as a unisex perfume.. so having said that you can classify it with CK , Freedom by tommy helfiger and the sort however it is more classy and elegant like all Hermes perfumes.. with respect to notes it is both citrus and spicy , yet not very heady but diffenetly a strong scent.. don't judge it right after you spray it , wait like 15 minutes then smell it to get the full impression.. it is to be worn in winter for the warmth it spreads ...
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Marykl on 8/23/2011 4:30:00 PM more reviews by Marykl
Age: Unknown Skin: Normal Hair: Brown Eyes: Green
I get candied citrus and cedar from Un Jardin en Méditerranée. I don't think of it as very complex, but it is rich (another contributor referred to it as "saturated") and I find that it lasts for several hours. It is a go-to fragrance for me - not too heavy, appropriate to wear to just about any occasion. I haven't tried to wear it in winter, and I'm not sure if it would be suitable although I do get enough cedar to make it worth a try.
I first experienced this fragrance through a sample that I used in Italy during August. I wore it the day I explored the Colosseum and Roman Forum with my daughter, in intense heat, and I could smell the wonderful scent waft around me with every little breeze. I had to buy a full bottle to keep the memory of that lovely day fresh in my mind. I must say, however, that I bought my bottle from an online discounter, so the price was reasonable.
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ellacinders on 7/24/2011 9:02:00 PM more reviews by ellacinders
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral Hair: Red, Curly, Fine Eyes: Brown
Intoxicating, fresh, light, green, slightly floral and citrus and... fizzy. Perfect for the southern California summer. Even though it only lasts 3 hours tops, I might have to splurge on a full bottle of this.
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hesperia on 6/5/2011 10:57:00 PM more reviews by hesperia
Age: 56 & Over Skin: Combination, Neutral Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown
One of my favorites. I LOVE fig and this smells so yummy. Wish it had more staying power. It's too expensive to spray every hour. If it wasn't for that, I'd give it 10 lippies.
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godpsent on 5/3/2011 1:27:00 PM more reviews by godpsent
Age: Unknown Skin: Oily, Deep Dark Hair: Brown, Kinky, Coarse Eyes: Black
A scent like none other. Very distinctive, blue water scent. Dry down is musky. Compliments flood in when I wear this. Complex.
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liaswajian on 4/21/2011 1:20:00 PM more reviews by liaswajian
Age: 36-43 Skin: Acne-prone Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
I think this is a very masculline fragrance. Reminds me of terre de Hermes. I only smell cedar wood which I like but no citrus at all.
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*TOP REVIEWER* GlamDiva on 3/6/2011 8:33:00 PM more reviews by GlamDiva
Age: 56 & Over Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Other, Straight, Fine Eyes: Hazel
Un Jardin de Meterranee was not what I was expecting. I was
expecting citrus and neroli, but got a constantly shifting impression
of flowers, ripe fig, candy, earth, and wet concrete, Very light but
stable even without heavy woody basenotes. Definitely interesting.
Gorgeous bottle - I love the classic Hermes bottle shape.
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Posted: May 31, 2012, from the June 2012 issue of Skin Inc. magazine.
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6. Be discrete. Embarrassing a person in public will create a black mark that will live for a long time. If there is an issue of performance, share the matter with the individual privately and in a way that upholds the dignity of the person.
7. Be gracious. Forgiving a person who has failed to deliver on expectations is sometimes a way to set up better performance in the future. Get help for individuals who need training or behavior modification. People cannot be allowed to continually fail to meet expectations. Corrective measures should be based on the severity and longevity of the problem. One caveat: Gracious behavior cannot be faked, so be sure you are calm and have dealt with your own emotions before speaking to an employee.
8. Be balanced. There is nothing written on a stone tablet that says all forms of accountability must be negative. In fact, most people love it when someone holds them accountable for all the wonderful things they have done along the way. If accountability is viewed as both a positive and a corrective concept, then much of the stigma associated with the word can be removed.
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5 For thy Maker is thy husband: Jehovah of hosts is his name, and thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: the God of the whole earth shall he be called. | 5 For your Maker is your husband-- the LORD Almighty is his name-- the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth. |
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In an era when utilizing dual tight ends is what all the cool offensive coordinators are doing, the Rams now have their pair. After using a second-round pick on Lance Kendricks just two years ago and watching him grow during his sophomore season in 2012 (519 receiving yards and four touchdowns, with six catches of 20 yards or more), they've now signed Jared Cook to a five-year deal.
Cook was the most coveted tight end, and a bidding war developed between St. Louis and Miami. The two teams were enamored with Cook's upside, as he's a tight end who's often really a rather large wide receiver, and he lines up in the slot often. In fact, one of the primary reasons Cook is even on the market is because he was likely set to be classified as a wideout after spending so much time there this past season, and therefore his franchise tag value would have escalated. Tennessee wasn't ready to pay for a tag at that cost, so here we are.
Fortunately for the sake of humanity, the Dolphins' dream team is now just a little less dreamy. Cook had 523 receiving yards and four touchdowns in 2012 despite missing three games, and he's only a year removed from a 759-yard season in 2011.
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Regarding the July 16 editorial "More transparency needed": Since day one, the majority of the mainstream media and newspaper journalists across the country (and maybe the world) have coddled President Obama as no other president in history. Now, some six years later, they're whining about "the most secretive administration ever?"
Excuse us members of the Joe Six-Pack public if we're not too sympathetic. The secretive administration was enabled by the very people who chose not to do their jobs, and instead gave the president a free pass day after day, week after week, year after year. Their best advice would be, "Physician! Heal thyself!"
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Driving + Texting = Six Times More Likely to Crash
A new study from the University of Utah finds that people who send text messages while driving are six times more likely to get involved in a car accident.
It appears that drivers who were text messaging while driving were responsible for 86% of the crashes occurred while operating the vehicle, compared to only 14% for participants who were driving without distractions.
Text messaging did not only have an impact on collisions, it also affected general driving skills. It was found that participants took more time in responding to the brake onset when driving and text messaging compared to participants who were driving only. Moreover, text messaging drivers had more inadvertent lane changes than drivers-only participants as they were unable to focus on their driving task while receiving and sending text messages.
According the authors:
"Activities such as text-messaging that require task switching and are often performed for extended periods severely impair driving performance." In their article for the journal Human Factors, the researchers also point that "when drivers have switched their attention to the text-messaging task, that is, composing or reading or receiving a message, their reaction times to braking events are substantially higher, reflecting a substantial cost of task switching."
Their finding could, as they mention, "have important practical implications for in-vehicle technology. For example, systems reading messages out loud could support drivers"
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and is visible from the monorail.
Space Mountain is visible from the monorail and
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ToT has more than one loading zone, and
it has a light on top so airplanes don't hit it!
The Tower of Terror is 199 feet high at Walt Disney World because of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations that require a fixed red light beacon to be added to the top of any 200-foot or taller building. Imagineers thought that the light would take away from the hotel's 1939 theme.
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Cinderella Castle changes for the special marketing event of the year and
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This activity asks youth to move around as a way to show their answers to some belief questions based on the first four sessions of Amazing Grace: Exploring Right and Wrong.
Ask the youth to help move aside any chairs or other furniture that might prevent easy motion. Explain that you are going to play wall-to-wall questions. You will ask a series of questions and you want the youth to show their answers by choosing and moving to one of two opposite walls. Say that there are only two choices for each question; standing in the middle is not an option.
Remind the group that there are no right or wrong answers. Show the youth the two walls where they are to go in response to the questions. Then ask the questions from the following list, stating after each question which wall represents which answer. Give youth a chance to talk about each question and their responses before moving on to the next one.
I believe ...
That I get to decide what is virtuous and sinful for me: yes or no
That my faith can help me decide what is right and wrong: yes or no
That people who are sinners go to hell when they die: yes or no
That a person can live without ever, ever doing wrong: yes or no
That there is a Devil who tempts us to do bad things: yes or no
That the Golden Rule can help me decide what is right and wrong: yes or no
That I have a trusted person I can talk with when I have trouble deciding what is right and what is wrong: yes or no
That I have the resources I need to make good decisions and be a virtuous person: yes or no.
A Caution: In UU groups, youth who express belief in God, the Devil, and heaven and hell are likely to be a minority. Before you ask about such beliefs, remind the group that UUs and UU congregations respect everyone's opinions. You might also ask if the group is comfortable speaking of such beliefs. If not, skip the questions and approach those subjects in ways that will not force youth to reveal ideas they would rather keep to themselves. If you are concerned that your youth will find these questions intrusive, or that they have not yet formed firm opinions on these matters, consider allowing them to place themselves wherever they like between the two walls and thereby take neutral positions.
If some of your participants have limited mobility, devise a different way for the group to make their choices known. They might use a thumbs up for yes and thumbs down for no. Alternatively, you could provide everyone with two differently colored index cards: blue for yes and yellow for no, for example. However, do not assume that a youth using a wheelchair or crutches would not enjoy the movement of this activity as much as any other youth.
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[531] SOX10 Expression Distinguishes Desmoplastic Melanoma from Its Histologic Mimics
Beth Palla, Albert Su, Scott Binder, Sarah Dry. UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
Background: Desmoplastic melanoma (DM) presents diagnostic challenges due to histologic mimics such as spindle cell squamous cell carcinoma, atypical fibroxanthoma (AFX) and sarcoma. While S100 usually stains DM, other melanoma markers (HMB-45, Melan-A and tyrosinase) are often negative. DM's mimics often show negative or unreliable immunohistochemical staining. SOX10 is a transcription factor that plays a role in schwannian and melanocytic cell development. The nuclear staining pattern of SOX10 transcription factor provides a clean, reliable and interpretable stain. Recently, SOX10 expression has been shown to be a very sensitive and specific marker of desmoplastic melanoma. Currently, there are no large studies comparing the sensitivity and specificity of SOX10 for desmoplastic melanoma among its most common histologic mimics.
Design: 77 cases were retrieved from the UCLA Pathology archives, including : DM (N=16), spindle cell/poorly-differentiated carcinoma (SC – N= 18), AFX (N=13), sarcoma with spindled morphology (N=20), and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST – N=10). 75% (15/20) of sarcoma cases were centered in the dermis or subcutaneous tissues and included DFSP with sarcomatous transformation, myofibroblastic sarcoma, synovial sarcoma and sarcoma not otherwise specified. H&E slides were reviewed and SOX10 immunohistochemistry was performed on all cases.
Results: SOX10 was strongly, diffusely positive in 100% (16/16) of DMs and showed focal staining in 30% (3/10) of MPNSTs. All other tumors were negative for SOX10 (0% (0/18) of SCs, 0% (0/13) of AFXs, 0% (0/20) of sarcomas). SOX10 showed nuclear positivity only, as previously reported.
Conclusions: SOX10 is a sensitive marker for desmoplastic melanoma, demonstrating 100% sensitivity in this study. Importantly, SOX10 was negative in all histologic mimics that commonly occur in the dermis, including SC, AFX and sarcomas. Similar to S-100 protein, some MPNSTs show scattered positivity, but do not show diffuse positivity as in the desmoplastic melanomas. In conclusion, SOX10 is a useful marker to confirm the diagnosis of DM and to exclude its histologic mimics.
Category: Dermatopathology
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Alex FoxThis week we ran our first wine list review to accompany Jonathan Kauffman's restaurant review in the print edition of SF Weekly. Jonathan likes to offer people a little extra flavor on the web, so I decided to do that too by dropping by Bar Tartine on a Friday morning to taste wine with general manager and wine director Alex Fox.
While Fox and I were tasting eight obscure wines from five countries, we got to talking about pornography.
We were talking about natural wines, and tasting wine, and one of us, we won't can't remember which, stated that European porn stars are more "natural" than American. Then we wondered whether people's tastes in wine and porn might be linked. New World wine palate; Las Vegas showgirls (or Chippendales, depending on which section of the list you order from). Old World palate? Maybe you'll prefer people who look real.
"Most Americans don't know the difference between enhanced and augmented," Fox says. "There's a place for big and voluptuous, but it has to be in balance."
That said, there are few Marilyn Monroes on Bar Tartine's wine list. Instead, it's a fashion parade of Christina Riccis: lean and just a little weird, but sexy for those who appreciate them.
I can't hide my excitement over the Vinoterra Kakheti (Georgia) Saperavi 2005 ($59), which Fox describes as "a Rioja mixed with barbecue sauce." That's pretty accurate: notes of dark and dried cherries mingle with a slightly tomatoey, spicy note. It smells and tastes sufficiently rich, yet it's only 13 percent alcohol. Most Georgian reds are sweet, but this is bone dry, and it gets my highest compliment in my notebook: "I could drink the heck out of this."
Turns out the winemaker buries the fermenting wine underground in earthenware vessels, an ancient technique created when there was no refrigeration and recently revived as part of the back-to-nature movement. Very little of the wine makes it to the U.S., and Fox said he buys nearly half of it.
I oohed and aahed over the Clos du Tue-Boeuf Rouillon Cheverny 2010 ($46), a 50-50 blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay, a freaky combination you don't usually see. It's light-bodied — most of Bar Tartine's red wines are — with a spicy cinnamon character with notes of dried cherry and orange peel. And it's just 11.5 percent alcohol, which is astonishingly low for reds these days.
"This guy must have been a hippie because he has a half-cow, half-butterfly on the label," Fox says. Made from Biodynamic and organically grown grapes, the wine has minimal sulfur, which means it won't last long in the bottle. "I used to think of ageability as an important factor in wine quality," Fox says. "The natural wine movement and wines like this have made me come around on that. What's wrong with a wine to drink right now?"
We differ on the Monasterio de Corias Seis Octavos Joven Seleccion Congas 2009 ($9 by the glass.) Fox likes and I dislike the same quality: the fizziness, and the sense that it's still fermenting.
"If you think about all the trendy food in the world these days, it's all about fermentation," he says. "Making your own pickles, all of that. You wouldn't believe the smells that come out of the basement here sometimes." We're glad to take his word for it.
While Fox pours me the Teran Terzolo Istria Croatia 2008 ($44), which has so much iron that its finish tastes like a mineral supplement, we chat about the need to balance wines he likes with what the public likes.
"I can do a lot more here than I could at a big restaurant downtown," says Fox, who previously worked at Myth and Gary Danko. "Being in this neighborhood, our crowd is more adventurous. But you can take that too far, and some places do. I want to have some of these unique wines that I love, but I don't want to force them on people. You have to have some Pinot Noir and Cabernet and things like that."
Fox and I both adore the Massican Annia Napa Valley White Wine 2010 ($47), a blend of 47 percent Tocai Fruliano, 33 percent Ribolla Gialla, and 20 percent Chardonnay. On the first sip you notice the minerality, unusual for a Napa white, and the lean, refreshing profile of a wine that's just 12.1 percent alcohol. But on subsequent sips you notice just how much melon and lime and dried pineapple fruit it packs onto its lean frame.
"It really is a Napa white, but in its own way," Fox says. "It has all the fruit. It just isn't hanging out all over the place." I think this was when we started talking about porn. And I think I'm going to end this post right here.
Location Info
Bar Tartine
561 Valencia (at 16th St.), San Francisco, CA
Category: Restaurant
Article source: http://blogs.sfweekly.com/foodie/2011/07/bar_tartine_wine_list_if_its_p.php


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Edible, artistic mushrooms at Chateau St. Jean in Kenwood
"Art of the Mushroom," a special photography exhibition featuring images of wild mushrooms by Paul Kozal, will be on view at Chateau St. Jean Feb. 23-24 during the Pinot & Mushroom Weekend.
The winery is located at 8555 Hwy. 12, Kenwood.
Meet the artist and enjoy complimentary small bites from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. Wines by the glass or flight will be available for purchase during the opening reception.
Other events at the winery include pairings of pinot noir and mushrooms with special wine and mushroom flights in the tasting room, a mushroom-centric marketplace, lectures on fungi, a station-to-station tasting experience and an "Earthly Wonders" luncheon.
Admission is free for the edible and artistic mushroom events.
For information or an event schedule, visit chateaustjean.com or call (877) 478-5326.
Kozal's mushroom prints are available online at artofthemushroom.com.


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Has anyone had any luck growing peonies in South FL? I saw some peony bulbs in Walmart this week and was tempted to buy them butdon't they require a certain amount of chill time? The package did not provide much info.
Thanks, guys. Jen |
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lADY: tHEY SELL THEM TO UNSUSPECTING NOSTALGICS LIKE YOU AND ME, BUT THEY WILL NEVER GROW OR BLOOM HERE. I AM IN ZONE 9B WHICH IS EVEN COOLER THAN YOURS AND I BOUGTH THEM BEFORE I KNEW BETTER. PEONIES NEED TO GO THROUGH VERY COLD WINTER TEMPS IN ORDER FOR THEM TO BLOOM AND THAT DOES NOT HAPPEN THIS FAR SOUTH. SHAME ON WALMART! |
- Posted by solstice98 9b Orlando (My Page) on Thu, Mar 12, 09 at 16:14
Jen, They don't last for more than a season or two in z9 so I don't think you'll have any luck in z10. Sorry. I miss them too. Kate |
- Posted by avalon2007 z10a sw fla (My Page) on Fri, Mar 13, 09 at 9:05
I just read a post from a gardener in Alabama who said that peonies don't do well there because of the heat. ALA is zone 7-8. I love peonies as well, but in z10 I think that we can just forget about them. sorry, Avalon PS - some large flowering triple hibiscus sorta look like peonies, and we can grow those here, plus they flower year round. |
- Posted by solstice98 9b Orlando (My Page) on Fri, Mar 13, 09 at 17:59
One of the big ruffly camellias may work too. |
- Posted by ladymarmalade (My Page) on Fri, Mar 13, 09 at 21:02
Thanks, guys. I love all the tropical plants that thrive in SoFl, but I am a greedy gardener. I want to grow all the things I loved to grow up North too! I guess I should just be happy with my hibiscus and bouganvilla. Thanks for all the responses! |
- Posted by marlasmom 9 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sat, Mar 14, 09 at 9:24
Wayside sells one they claim will work in zone 9 but I called the horticulturist and he said don't even try. I did read somewhere about some trick about packing them in ice or something like that, ANybody know? |
- Posted by bigpaulie1972 9B FL (My Page) on Sat, Mar 14, 09 at 9:35
They just can't take the heat. They will wilt and falter if they even get a touch of our direct sun. |
I had trouble growing peonies in the Atlanta area when I lived up there--summers were too warm and wet. Not enough winter up there either! Please, make the adjustment to the area in which you live! |
- Posted by marlasmom 9 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sat, Mar 14, 09 at 18:02
Just looking at the Wayside catalog. They have one peoney they say can go in zone 9 and a couple of tree peonies. |
Hi If you really, really want to grow them you can "reverse cycle" Get ones that have been pre chilled ,plant out in Oct. grow until May or when they decline. Dig them up clean them VERY well put them in cloth bags in the refrigerator until Oct, and start over . If we have a particularly cool winter you will get some flowers if not you'll get some spindly growth. This works with most of the temperate bulbs but sure is a lot of work .lol gary |
- Posted by Tanya Emery 10(email@example.com) onTue, May 3, 11 at 11:43
Couldn't a person make a "sack" out of chicken wire...put the bulbs and peonies into it...plant with all the needed drainage, mulch, ect. in pots...then when it's time to remove them...just pull of the chicken wire with the bulbs in it...put in paper bag and refrigerate or freeze? |
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It's no secret I have a huge girl crush on Aerin Lauder. It goes back to loving Estee Lauder since childhood. Mama Dear turned me on to Estee at a very young age. Now Aerin has stepped out with a few of her own beauty products and essentials that are right up my alley for fall. They are the perfect compliment to to her understated and sophisticated elegance that I have grown to watch over the years. Seriously, look at the photo above. I need that big gold chunky necklace in my lifestyle.
I have my beauty eye on the following products: Rose Lip Conditioner, Weekend Fall Style Palette, lipstick in Pout for Weekday, and lip gloss in Perfect Nude for Weekday. I cannot wait to rock them weekday or weekend.
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By Dick Downey The Downey Profile Northern Dancer's influence on the Breeders' Cup Mile is significant, and six of the eight entries in the grade I Shadwell Turf Mile have Northern Dancer in their sire lines. Let's examine what influence they may have on Saturday. More
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The Internet creates many competing companies in all niches, and online tee time reservations for golf is no different.
There are several companies that spend a fortune on advertising, and others that provide a great service, that keep you coming back
Just like any other transaction on the Internet, you want to feel reassured it's a secure and trusted site. The proof is in the pudding.
But when you come across a company that has been in business online since 1995, and processed over processed over 400 million tee times, you can be sure you'll get your tee time, and get great customer service.
For the golfer, EZLinks is focused on providing multiple resources for securing tee times – making the process easier, faster, and more informative.
Through the 24-hour reservation center, online booking capability, and exclusive Tee Time Specials, EZLinks truly provides golfers with the easiest way to get a round. Click here to see a partial list of EZLinks clients and partners.
With 24 hour live operator reservation support, you can plan your golf at any time of the day or night. I know for me, my buddies and I have, on a whim, decided to play golf, and it was too late to call the course. With the Internet and a reputable golf company, that problem no longer exists.
Because I'm an analytical guy, and my interest and specialty is in golf swing biomechanics, I've personally broken down how the left arm should move in your golf swing for a right-handed golfer.
There are specific positions the left arm needs to hit to produce better consistency and maximum power, and I've covered them for you. From the takeaway, to halfway back, top of swing, halfway down, impact and through swing, you'll soon know how you should be moving your left arm.
If you're frustrated with a lack of solid ball striking. Mishits that go everywhere but in the fairway. And your distance is lower than you think it should be, you might want to watch this video.
I know that may sound like a "no s*#t statement, but do you really get your left arm down enough to strike the ball solid at impact?
I use to struggle with this all the time. I had read, studied video, and heard from instructors how the left arm stays connected to your upper chest.
The left arm actually has some space between the inside of it, and the upper left pec area. When I would tried to keep that connection tight, I could never get back down to the ball in a good position to compress the ball, and then swing left after impact.
Do NOT EVER think that left arm is straight (locked), nor is it tight against your chest!
The left arm has to move freely up in the backswing, and freely down coming into impact. That is plain and simple. You do not want it stuck against your chest when you're coming into impact. No way!
If it does not travel up and down freely it will gut stuck and not be able to clear left after you hit the ball. It will stay in the swing way to long after impact. It is a feeling of being what I call jammed at impact.
Jammed is when your left arm has nowhere to go. It stays high and cannot get out of the way through impact. This will keep you from making solid contact on the ball. Sometimes you will hit it thin. Other times you will throw it early and hit it fat (chunk it).
One way I use to get the feel for my left arm is to really stop and look at the position of it, in regards to my left pec, and entire side of my body at address.
It felt and look way below my left pec, and definitely off it, with space in there.
That is exactly where you need to get it at impact. It has to come down a lot, and fast during your downswing. The left shoulder joint needs to feel lose throughout your entire golf swing. It cannot feel tight. If it does, it will not come down low enough to make a good strike on the ball.
I know this may sound too analytical, but being a golf swing biomechanic, it is how the left arm should move in your golf swing.
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If you play golf right-handed, you'll want to know what your right elbow does in your golf swing, because if you get this wrong, you will have every mishit in the book.
If you've ever wondered what was the cause if your inconsistent golf shots, you might not have to look any farther than your right elbow.
There is a very natural motion happening, and if you manipulate it in any way, you take your swing off plane and make it very difficult to come back to impact in the correct position.
So the goal is to understand your right elbow movement in golf, and if you want to see a video that will help you understand this better, click on the image below.
I have worked very hard on correcting how my joints and body (biomechanics) move in the golf swing, and my goal is to save you the 12 years I spent figuring it out, and get you playing better golf fast.
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You've most likely heard the phrase "impact is everything", but I'll go one step further and say your release in your golf swing is everything.
I know for me personally I still struggle with an inconsistent release that results in mishits and sometimes a loss of distance. Sometime I "early release", other times I have a perfect release and really compress the golf ball.
Learning the correct hand action through impact is crucial to better ball striking. If you are struggling with a lack of consistency and distance, you can most likely trace it back to your release.
The most common fault among high handicap golfers is the early release, which results in a flip at impact. When you flip (and I fight this a lot) you cannot compress the golf ball, and your contact can be anything from a thin, chunk, toe or even topped shot.
This is why it is so important to "educate your hands" in your golf swing. The correct feeling is very different than you think. It's counter-intuitive to what makes sense in our minds.
When you finally learn the proper release, your golf ball will be jumping off the face of your club, and you'll sit and watch as your ball goes piercing through the air towards the hole.
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A common occurrence on the golf course with most golfers over the age of 50 is poor golf posture. When they address the ball, they've got that big hump in their upper back.
That hump is a power-zapping issue!
If you've been wondering why you're not hitting the ball as far as you use to, this could be it. I know for me, I catch myself hunching over in my swing, and when I do I make a conscious act to straighten back up.
To get the correct golf posture is easy once you know what to do. But if you ignore this, your hopes of hitting it longer are pretty much out the door!
I'd personally say your swing plane is among the most significant parts of a consistent golf swing, that goes long, and lands in the fairway.
Most high handicap golfers are off plane either in the backswing, or coming down. In either scenario, this is a killer to your swing, and results in many bad golf shots, as well as a massive loss of distance.
There are several methods that are being advocated right now. Many instructors refer to them as 1 plane, single plane, and 2 plane swings.
I don't want you to become too unclear, so what I have in this article should make it quick and easy to understand.
Simple Stategies To Help Your Swing Plane
To accomplish the best golf swing plane, it's important to first understand where your hands and club are when you start your swing, because you'll want to get back to that position, or as close as you can at the moment of impact.
Every golfer is not the same, as some have long arms that hang lower, generating a lower angle to the shaft plane (like me), at your starting position, and other golfers who have short arms, which will give them an upright, vertical shaft plane at address.
It's possible you have heard this before, but impact and address are very similar. They are not exact, yet if in your head you can get back to impact, from your beginning point, you are going to be striking your ball with power and authority.
Keep the hands and wrists out of it!
You discovered it here! Your hands make or break your golf swing. I know in my situation, I've experienced incorrect movements of my hands, which greatly impaired my swing plane, therefore it took hours of watching swing videos, and training to fix it. I haven't quite got it yet, nonetheless the improvement has been to my liking so far.
When you start your golf takeaway, both hands should go in a straight line back, without the need of manipulation of your hands with the club. All of it starts back connected (hands, arms, club and shoulders). You've probably read about, the one-piece takeaway, and that is exactly what I'm referring to here.
Halfway Reference Point
When you're half way back in your backswing, your left arm will likely be parallel to the ground, and also parallel to your target line. At this moment in your swing, you have cocked your wrists right up, and simply begun to fold your right arm (just a little).
At this moment, the grip end of your own golf club must be pointing directly at the target line. Should you have a lazer at the end of your own club (grip end), it's going to point right at the line, about 2-3 feet right behind the ball, but right on the target line.
If you can hit that line consistently, you're on your way to an exceptional golf swing.
All you have to do now is continue your shoulder turn, as you continue folding your right elbow to 90 degrees. Now your're towards the top of your swing in fantastic placement to come down on plane. This is a beautiful thing!
Hunter Mahan Halfway Down On Plane
Here's where I am certain for myself, I screwed this up everytime! When you've performed your backswing like stated above, all you need to do is mimic it coming down. Pull both your hands right down on the very same path that you did approaching the top of your swing.
Never manipulate your hands in the downswing, as that is going to instantaneously change your swing plane. My fault was coming down way steeper than when I went back. It's a destroyer in your golf swing, and therefore I worked really hard to resolve it.
Another checkpoint is midway coming down (see picture to your left).Simillar to halfway back, the butt of your club must really be pointing at the target line, in essentially precisely the same spot as when you were going back.
Check out how Hunter's shaft is perfectly parallel with the plane line. He's going to get into impact exactly on the proper golf swing plane.
There are many other quite effective golf swing plane drills that I'll cover in a future post, but my goal with this article has presented you a more appropriate perception of your golf swing plane.
Training To Achieve Proper Swing Plane
For numerous golfers it is difficult for them to acquire the ideal feel of the on-plane swing, which is when the use of a golf swing plane trainer is needed.
Having the ability to use this kind of trainer, and hit the golf ball, will provide you with immediate feedback. You'll know after the first shot if you did it correctly or not, and be able to fix it right then and there.
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Interested and motivated people are now invited to join our group!
Welcome to the UK Ergers group which is for all indoor rowers based in the UK.
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For further information call 703.255.1933 or 1.800.404.8461, or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Send application to: Internship Program Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts 1645 Trap Road Vienna, Virginia 22182 Fax: 703.255.1924 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Submitting applications via email is strongly encouraged
The Wolf Trap Internship Program is funded in part by the Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation, the Suzann Wilson Matthews Internship Fund and Volkswagen. Funding for the Josie A. Bass Career Development Program has been provided by the Anthony and Beatrice Welters Family, with additional support from the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC). Funding for the Los Padres Internship Program has been provided by Edgar and Lillian Rios.
For further information, call 703.937.6304 or 1.800.404.8461, or email firstname.lastname@example.com