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http://www.babydolls.com/index2.html Whether you hang your hat in Dallas, Fort Worth or Arlington, Baby Dolls is the place you can call your home away from home. With two convenient locations in the DFW metroplex, there's a saloon nearby, ready to serve you. With up to 175 of the finest women in Texas at each club, you'll definitely want to make Baby Dolls the place for your bext party, special event or Guys Night Out. We spared no expense in setting the stage for our beautiful dancers to perform, and for the enjoyment and relaxation of our clientele. We've also added 100 Plasma televisions, so that you may enjoy your favorite sporting event to the fullest extent. The fun never ends at Baby Dolls as we turn an average Guys Night Out into a night you won't soon forget. Read more about Baby Dolls Fort Worth >>
http://www.babydolls.com Years ago, Baby Dolls Saloon moved locations and began boasting "The Legend Lives On." The 37-year-old institution backs up the claim with a roster of more than 200 dancers on any given night. The grand staircase opens onto a bar that sits in the center of the club. The main stage is enormous, and off to the side are smaller audience rooms where the waitresses hang out. Although it has its share of regulars, Baby Dolls is one of the more famous strip clubs in Dallas, and you can count on any number of out-of-towners of all stripes to be there enjoying the show. Read more about Baby Dolls Saloon >>
http://www.backporchtavern.com Back Porch Grill & Tavern claims to be "Grapevine's own slice of Nashville with a splash of Texas flavor." That much seems true the second you walk in the doors and hear the unmistakable twang of Nashville country tunes blaring from the laptop of a DJ dressed in full cowboy garb. But the rest of the bar, with its wood-paneled walls and prairie décor, is very much a caricature of an old Texas saloon. So too is the menu, which is loaded with strong drinks, comfort food dinners and lunch options. Read more about Back Porch Grill and Tavern >>
http://www.backdoorcomedy.com/index Bare bones comedy club on the eastern edge of downtown. Ample parking thanks to the hotel. Intimate room. Read more about Backdoor Comedy >>
http://www.sherlockspubco.com Meant to replicate the eclectic home of the great Sherlock Holmes, Baker Street has a hardwood decor and English-pub vibe with bookshelves, barrels and a carpeted stage offering live music throughout the week. The original location opened in Houston in 1977, and now has branches throughout Texas and into Oklahoma and Colorado. There's hold 'em poker on Tuesdays plus darts and pool for fun, and the menu is replete with Americanized versions of English dishes. Sundays tend to be busy, with karaoke and happy hour all day. Read more about Baker Street Pub and Grill >>
http://www.balconyclubdallas.com If you can overlook the awkward design that puts the stage right by the front door and leaves just a narrow path to the back seating area, this Lakewood hole in the wall is a great place to catch live jazz almost every night. While the club has a repeating weekly schedule of musical acts, you never know who might climb up on stage to guest-improv for a song or two with that night's band. Drinks are pricier than one might expect from such a dark, homey bar, but the selection of liquors, beers and wines is well-chosen. Read more about Balcony Club >>
As the rest of the area leans a bit toward the country side of music, The Bandwagon offers something a little different now and again. Bringing local and national artists to the Fort Worth stockyards, the venue covers indie, metal, rock, country and everything in between. Depending on the people a particular act will draw, the space opens as The Door for all-age shows and The Bandwagon for an older crowd, including a bar for age-appropriate drinkers. Being in the stockyards, the theme of choice includes wagon wheels and worn wood, but most of the music venue is a giant open space, funneling fans in standing room only toward a big stage. Read more about The Bandwagon >>
The Bank, located on Main Street in downtown Dallas, makes good use of the basement of an old bank - even to the point of tucking a lounge area, complete with bottle-service, into an old vault. It's wrapped the vault's big round door in lights, and added some lasers and smoke machines that make the bar seem like something out of a James Bond flick. Just grab a martini from one of the attentive bartenders to complete the image. The Bank offers a spacious wraparound bar, plenty of space for dancing, seating throughout, or, if you're looking for a quieter, less bustling place to grab a drink, check out the backside of the bar where there's lots more space to hang out. Read more about The Bank >>
http://www.dentonbanter.com Known for its hand-pulled espresso, homemade and handmade food and choice beer selection, Banter is a family-owned and -operated bistro with a coffeehouse aesthetic near the square in downtown Denton. Banter's walls feature a revolving assortment of creations by area artists, and its stage features a rotating cast of mostly local bands and artists. Thursdays are open-mic nights. Because it's situated between Texas Woman's University and the University of North Texas, Banter is often filled with students, study groups and, at times, entire classes. But Banter is just as popular with townies. There are patio tables and chairs out front, and seating ranging from comfy couches to folding chairs inside. Read more about Banter >>
Believe it or not, Oak Cliff's Bishop Arts District has a dive bar. The neighborhood is filled with quirky shops and upscale eateries, but then you find Bar at Bishop, a dark hole-in-the-wall spot located just next door to Oddfellows. The walls are black except for where the occasional neon laser lands, and the tile floor is wide open, presumably for dancing. The bar's biggest benefit? You can hang out in the Bishop Arts District without paying Bishop Arts prices. Still, you get what you pay for. You're better off ordering a rum and Coke rather than a highfalutin cocktail; for one of those, you're better off at one of the neighboring bistros. Read more about Bar At Bishop >>
http://www.belmontdallas.com/eats_drinks.html Sitting atop a large hill in Oak Cliff, The Belmont Hotel and its conjoined bar are more than 80 years old, boutique in design and have an adorable vintage flair. The Belmont Bar is a place to enjoy upscale cocktails or martinis in a homey setting. Brick floors, warm sofas and a fireplace take residence in the bar's seating area, which is attached to the front desk of the historical hotel. But there's something else you may have heard about the bar: it's supposedly haunted. Bartenders at the Belmont Bar will tell you one story after another of their ghostly run-ins, if you just ask them. They say wine and cocktail glasses have shattered on their own, objects are moved around, "people" have swung open the bar's locked squeaky front door and much more. The Belmont Bar is perhaps a place to go if you're feeling lonely and want some company. Read more about Bar Belmont >>
http://www.bar9fw.com/ With an alluring comfortable style and cozy setting, Bar 9 provides the perfect atmosphere to have fun and let the day melt away. Located in the heart of Downtown Fort Worth on the corner of Houston & 8th, just south of Sundance Square, the historic building houses three distinct floors. Each floor has it's own wonderfully unique bar and energy Read more about Bar Nine >>
http://www.barbaraspavillion.com Good luck finding this "retro-mod-tiki-loungy" dive, but once you do, you'll be sure to return. It's primarily a gay and lesbian bar, but men and women of all persuasions are welcome at this homey, comfy, kitschy spot, which offers karaoke and generous pours. The drinks aren't as cheap as you'd expect from such a down-to-earth bar, but the company more than makes up for it. Read more about Barbara's Pavillion >>
http://www.barcadiabars.com/barcadia-dallas/ True to its name, Barcadia is half bar, half arcade, and offers video games from Centipede and Dig Dug to Street Fighter 2 and Mortal Kombat, plus skee-ball ramps and popular bar food. And with 24 draft beers to choose from and ample mixed-drink selections, Barcadia is not far from a Chuck E. Cheese with an adult twist. Not feeling gamey? Have a seat on the bar's spacious front patio, which is great for accommodating large groups of people-just make sure to watch out for falling wooden blocks from the giant Jenga game. Read more about Barcadia >>
http://www.barleyhouse.com It's no surprise that this Dallas institution is jam-packed with coeds after dark; it's a beer-pong bounce away from Southern Methodist University. However, the endless rotation of original and cover bands brings in live-show fans from across Dallas. While the kitchen does turn out food, mostly appetizers (e.g., "Totally Fried" Sampler: onion rings, stuffed red chiles, chicken strips, fried pickles and fries) and sandwiches (Barley House "Wing" Sandwich: spicy chicken breast with ranch dressing, carrots and celery), some entrées are available. The emphasis is on the musical acts and beer selection, which includes 17 drafts and more than 30 bottles. And for local historical kitsch: The Barley House is proud to advertise, "Laura Bush mentions the Barley House in her 2009 commencement speech at SMU." Read more about Barley House >>
Despite being in the historical Fort Worth Stockyards with its tourist pull, The Basement Bar is a neighborhood bar, and literally in a basement. Small and casual, it offers live music from country to reggae, typically with no cover charge. Local historical cattle brands dot the weathered wood surrounding the bar, and ever-present are the horseshoe and cowboy boot décor one would expect in the area. Clientele ranges from young to old, dictated mainly by whatever band is playing. Beer tubs, shot girls and a waitstaff cater to heavier crowds on weekends, though bands perform five nights a week on a corner stage curtained in red velvet at this cozy locale. Read more about Basement Bar >>
http://www.bavariangrill.com Pick a schnitzel, any schnitzel. Plano's strip mall gem, Bavarian Grill, which has offered fine German/Bavarian fare since 1993, is still totally worth the drive north. Their lightly pan-fried Rahm schnitzel with a light cream sauce is divine indulgence. And oh the Spätzle. The fresh pasta is a perfect counter to red cabbage and an excellent target for extra gravy. Bavarian Grill also offers a vegetarian menu (and it isn't sparse) as well as nightly musical entertainment. Stein Hour, afternoons from 4 to 7, might be the best time to go, as you can munch on delicious appetizers like the crispy frikadelle meatloaf with sauteed onions and mustard or the hearty, meaty goulash for just 95 cents apiece. Be sure to have your server sign your Stein Club card, which entitles you to various rewards after you cycle through all the beer offerings. If you can't visit Germany, you can, at least, eat there…via Plano. Read more about The Bavarian Grill >>


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Final exam notwithstanding, the Missouri football team has passed with flying colors.
The Tigers have one test left, a date with the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Independence Bowl on Dec. 31 in Shreveport, La.
That Missouri is playing in late December speaks volumes about the quality of its report card.
B+ The Tigers are headed to their first bowl game since 1998, a testament to coach Gary Pinkel's program. In three years at Missouri, Pinkel has turned things around and has the Tigers headed in the right direction.
Missouri has an impact player in quarterback Brad Smith, and the defense is much better than it was when Pinkel took over the program. The Tigers didn't lose consecutive games all season, which Pinkel considers a trademark of good teams.
The Tigers might not be ready to contend for national championships, but they took Kansas State down to the wire for the Big 12 Conference North Division title, which is much more than Tigers fans have expected in a long time.
Midterm grade: B
B+ Missouri's offense was at its best when it stuck to what it does best: running the ball. The Tigers rank seventh in the nation in rushing yards per game (236.2); Smith and tailback Zack Abron lead the way.
The Tigers' passing game was as frustrating as the running game was encouraging. Missouri had a hard time getting anything going in the passing game and often wound up depending on the run.
Midterm grade: B
A- It's hard to find much fault with a quarterback who leads his team in rushing. Smith, a sophomore, has gained 1,310 yards rushing, but Smith and the passing game haven't lived up to expectations. Smith needs 178 passing yards against Arkansas to reach 2,000, a total he surpassed last season in 12 games.
Smith is clearly the Tigers' leader. As he goes, so goes Missouri. In the Tigers' four losses, Smith was ordinary. His two fumbles against Colorado cost Missouri the game, but his outstanding performances against Nebraska and Texas Tech led to big wins.
Sonny Riccio, Smith's backup, didn't receive many opportunities, but he filled in solidly against Ball State when Smith left with a concussion.
Midterm grade: A-
A Although his number of carries varied widely at times, Abron provided a powerful and stable attack for the Tigers. With 3,061 rushing yards, Abron is Missouri's all-time leading rusher, passing Brock Olivo's mark of 3,027.
Sophomore Damien Nash showed vast improvement from the beginning of the season. Nash gave the Tigers a late chance to win against Colorado with an astounding 48-yard fourth-quarter run off a screen pass. He also scored two touchdowns against Iowa State, including a 64-yard run up the middle.
Midterm grade: A-
B+ In the same game against Colorado in which he caught a pass for a touchdown, junior Victor Sesay took a blistering hit and sat out the rest of the season with a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee. This group remained steady, though. Redshirt freshman DeQuincy Howard had a touchdown reception against Kansas State. Howard, senior J.D. McCoy and senior Clint Matthews offered decent run blocking.
Midterm grade: B +
C The committee elected to replace all-everything receiver Justin Gage didn't live up to the performance of its predecessor. Thomson Omboga leads the Tigers with 44 catches and 403 yards. Darius Outlaw leads Missouri with four touchdown catches.
The Tigers' longest pass play of the season was a 48-yard screen pass to Nash, a statistic that best shows Missouri's inability to make big plays in the passing game.
Midterm grade: C+
B+ This group would get an "A" if the pass blocking had been better, but it is hard to argue with the results in the running game. The Tigers are No. 7 in the nation.
Senior tackle Rob Droege earned All-Big 12 honors after a strong regular season. Center A.J. Ricker made the second team and was probably Missouri's most consistent lineman. Guard Cliff Young went unnoticed for most of the season, but that can be a good thing at his position; it means he didn't make many mistakes.
Midterm grade: B-
B- It might not seem like it, but this group was leaps and bounds better than it was in 2002. The Tigers' defense allowed 21.7 points per game, almost eight points below the number it surrendered last season.
That kind of improvement is the difference between winning five games and winning eight, with a possibility for a ninth.
Defensive back Nino Williams II emerged as the leader of the group and linebackers James Kinney and Brandon Barnes were the Tigers' most consistent players.
Missouri's outstanding second half against Oklahoma and solid effort against high-powered Texas Tech gave the Tigers the confidence they needed to keep games close enough for the offense to win.
Midterm grade: B-
B- The inconsistency of this unit was somewhat maddening for Missouri, but the group improved as the year went on. Defensive tackles C.J. Mosley and Atiyyah Ellison provided the Tigers with a stout presence in the middle.
In the Tigers' final road game, Kansas State dominated this group, rolling up 367 yards rushing.
The Missouri pass rush started the season well, led by end Brian Smith's quick burst off the edge. Smith had six sacks at the halfway point of the season, but got only two more. Freshman Xzavie Jackson gave Missouri another option at end and made a couple of big plays, including a fumble recovery against Iowa State.
Midterm grade: B-
B Kinney and Barnes are the Tigers' top tacklers, and backup Henry Sweat came on strong in the second half as the heir apparent to Barnes.
Barnes leads Missouri with two interceptions, which came against Texas Tech's B.J. Symons. Kinney has forced two fumbles, one coming in an outstanding game against Nebraska.
Midterm grade: B
C+ Senior Michael Harden started every game at one cornerback position, but new faces at the other position at times proved troublesome. Sophomore A.J. Kincade, senior Terrence Curry and sophomore Calvin Washington tried their hand, with Curry having the most success. The Tigers held Oklahoma's stellar pass offense scoreless in the second half, but in the Texas A&M game, backup quarterback Dustin Long found numerous holes in the Tigers' secondary.
Midterm grade: C+
B+ Williams was Missouri's most consistent defensive performer. Williams' nose for the ball helped him finish the regular season with 101 tackles, a sack, an interception and three fumble recoveries. In his first year at the Division I level, Williams proved to be the perfect medicine for the ailing Tigers' pass defense.
It speaks to Williams' intensity level that he played one of the few positions on the Missouri defense where there was not a revolving door.
Midterm grade: B
C+ Redshirt freshman Dedrick Harrington showed his impressive potential at rover and his flexibility to fill in at other positions if needed. Harrington often lined up as a down lineman during the second half of the season.
The Tigers struggled to find consistency at the whip outside safety. Missed tackles and discipline problems plagued sophomore Jason Simpson, who lost his starting job to redshirt freshman David Overstreet.
Midterm grade: C+
B- Kick returners Marcus James and Shirdonya Mitchell bring this grade up. James and Mitchell provided the Tigers with good field position in their wins against Texas Tech and Iowa State. The punting woes of the first half of the season quieted. Junior Brock Harvey regained his starting job and did not make any glaring errors.
Midterm grade: C+
D+ Mike Matheny improved as the season went along, but his season will be best remembered for two kicks. His extra point in overtime to beat Middle Tennessee State was one of the most important plays of the Tigers' season.
Matheny's other shining moment was a missed kick against Kansas State. His 62-yard field goal attempt banged off the crossbar and fell to the field, leaving Matheny inches short of a record kick.
The punting game wasn't much better the second half of the season, but Harvey was more consistent as the season wore on.
Midterm grade: D
B+ Punt returner James and kick returner Mitchell, both seniors, were within inches of earning a higher grade. James and Mitchell came close to breaking returns for touchdowns on numerous occasions.
James averaged 15.2 yards per return and Mitchell averaged 24, helping the Tigers with good field position.
Midterm grade: B-
B This group allowed Oklahoma's Antonio Perkins to return a punt 69 yards for a touchdown, but no other "indictments," as Pinkel calls special-teams blunders, occurred in the second half of the season. The units blocked well for James and Mitchell.
Midterm grade: B
A- Pinkel received criticism for Missouri's performance against Kansas, but for the most part he did everything he had to do to make the Tigers a winner for the first time since 1998. In three years, Pinkel has turned Missouri from a Big 12 bottom feeder into a serious contender.
Perhaps the best example of Pinkel's ability is the Tigers didn't lose back-to-back games. That speaks volumes about his intensity and the way his players have bought in to what he is selling.
Pinkel's discipline, attention to detail and organization are values his players are beginning to reflect on and off the field, a formula that leaves Missouri in position to do great things in the near future.
Midterm grade: B+

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- Power Rangers Megaforce Gosei Great Megazord from MEGA Bloks
- Part of the Power Rangers Megaforce brand
- We recommend this product for ages 5 and up
What It Is
The Power Rangers Megaforce: Gosei Great Megazord from MEGA Bloks is a 283-piece set that builds the large, Power Rangers Gosei Great Megazord figure and one small figure of the Red Ranger. This set is based on the Power Rangers Megaforce series on Nickelodeon.
Is It Fun?
In the TV series, each of the five Power Rangers can combine their individual Mechazord vehicles to create the Great Gosei Megazord. MEGA Bloks' Great Gosei does a great job of recreating the figure with the individual Mechazords clearly visible. The figure also has an electronic block that gives it lights and sounds when the button is pressed.
Who It's For
This set is for Power Rangers fans, ages 5 and up.
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Some of the steps in the directions for this figure are a little confusing so we think it will take most kids about an hour to complete this one.
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This is an excellent small gas stove. It works great as a extra cooking source at barbecue's and on camping trips. This stove is also a great emergency cooking solution. This stove and a bottle of propane could could your family's meals when power is out, or in any emergency situation when power is not an option.
Sportsman Single-burner Gas Stove
Easily cook a hot breakfast and satisfying dinner at the campsite, hunting lodge, or while tailgating with the Sportsman Series Single Burner Camping Stove. The steel construction with cast iron burners makes this stove lightweight and portable.
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Easily cook a hot breakfast and satisfying dinner at the campsite, hunting lodge, or while tailgating with the Sportsman Series Single Burner Camping Stove. The steel construction with cast iron burners makes this stove lightweight and portable. It weighs only 1.5 pounds making it easy to move and set up just about anywhere. Hook the stove up to a propane fuel supply for an adjustable flame of 12,000 to 13,500 BTUs.- Brand: Sportsman Series
- Model: SM07523
- Materials: Powder coat metal
- Color: Green
- Great for cooking at the campsite and while tailgating, brew coffee, fry eggs, and heat water outdoors
- Auto ignite design, steel construction
- Adjustable cast iron burner provides 12,000 to 13,500 BTUs
- Hooks up to LP tank or cylinder
- Dimensions: 5.5 inches high x 15 inches wide x 11 inches deep
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
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Assembly | Assembled |
Camp Stove Number of Burner | 1 |
Camping Stove Fuel Type | Propane |
Dimensions | See description |
Warranty | 90 day Manufacturer |
Materials | steel |
Model Number | SM07523 |
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Excellent gas stove This is an excellent small gas stove. It works great as a extra cooking source at barbecue's and on camping trips. This stove is also a great emergency cooking solution. This stove and a bottle of propane could could your family's meals when power is out, or in any emergency situation when power is not an option.
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Item incompletely advertised Photograph of item (including photo on box) showed metal line extending from rear of unit. Line was connected to a typical 16 oz disposable propane cannister. Unit arrived without any way to hook to a propane source. Customer service advised if I needed such a line Overstock did not sell them and suggested I talk with the manufacturer of the burner, which I did. They gave me the part number I needed and said they were out of stock. Eventually I ordered the part online only to find that it was not for a 16 oz cannister as I requested. So, for what I thought was a ready to go burner for $28 I have spent an additional $29 for a hose/regulator and $30 for a larger propane tank.
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This burner is hot It's light weight and is easy to install. Great value. Workks great.
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SPORTMAN SINGLE BURNER GAS STOVE The stove works excellent at peak power if it is connected to it's own gas line, and the air flow under the stove is on the stove is adjust to it's rightful place. You have to purchase the gas line separately, which is about $25 at Amazon. . The only thing I mind about this product is the legs, which are cheap.
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this really sucks not a good product, too hard to find the right size rubber hose to hook up to propane
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Defective Product I haven't had a chance to use this camping stove until now and it leaked badly at the connector to the hose + gas tank. It seems that the glue wasn't fully attached from the pipe to the connector. The gas was leaking out so bad that I could smell the gas. When I apply the liquid soap at the connection, there were bubbles coming up. I am not sure if any glue would fix the leak. I bought the double stove at the same time of this single stove and now I am afraid to try to other due to safety concern.
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Will this unit take a 16.oz. propane canister?
Yes, it can be used with propane canisters of this size.
What size of Hose does this stove take Any links where I can buy it from
Type 1 5/8-hose, you can google "Hose for the Sportsman Single-burner Gas Stove" It will provide you with different places to purchase the hose from. I apologize but at this time we do not sell the hose for this item.
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I always enjoy reading what he has to say and share, and respect his viewpoint even if his ideas or opinions are at odds with mine.
Since when does admiring someones expertise, ability, and brilliance suddenly mean you can't or don't think for yourself? Funny, but I never knew one necessitated the other. I guess when all else fails it's time to make things up?
To think one is immune from influence is not realistic. There is nothing but information circulating all around you. Without others preferences and influence, you would have no frame of reference. Ninety-five percent of what Luca writes is spot-on. If you agree or disagree it's irrelevant to me. I know a genius when I see one.
I always enjoy reading what he has to say and share, and respect his viewpoint even if his ideas or opinions are at odds with mine.
Remember that while it is perfectly acceptable to criticize the content of a post - criticizing the poster is not.
Mean spirited, nasty, snide, sarcastic, hateful, and rude individuals on Basenotes don't warrant or deserve other individuals' acknowledgement or respect.
Expecting that others will agree with my own bag of likes and dislikes seems a bit egotistical.
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We should start a game where we anticipate what rating a fragrance will receive by him.
Aventus - 2 stars
Good idea HORNS. I've been thinking about this for a while. Here are a few for now:
Aventus - I think he might actually give this a 3, maybe even a 4 * despite his obvious & legitimate disdain for Creed.
Portrait of a Lady - definite 4*, possibly a 5
Geranium Pour Monsieur - definite 3*, most likely a 4
Dries par Malle - 4*
Santal 33 - 4*
Puredistance M - 4*
Interlude Man - 4*, maybe a 5
Dior Vetiver - 4*
Heeley Coccobello - 4*
Pure Malt, Pure Leather, Pure Havane - all 4*'s
CdG Black - 4*
Derby Reissue - 4*
Volutes - 4*
HdP 1899 - 4*
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Has he given any vetiver besides Sycomore a 5 star?
I think he will give Portrait of a Lady 5 and keep Derby at 5 as well.
Just so you realize, Luca is certainly a qualified and certified scientist but in the end what he puts down for the public is his sole opinion.
An opinion and not a fact.
Everyone's opinion is valid.
You're defending his opinion not a fact. Hence your fawning and doting.
Nothing wrong with you though. A lot of people need heroes & guidance.
Uhh, most of what he says is fact, i.e., what is in the actual fragrance, be it indole, civet, Iso Super E, etc... It's not one's opinion that iris is iris, it IS in fact iris (or a combination of elements put together to purposely create the affect of iris). Regardless of the fact that at the quantum level it is actually all debatable and acting in a way which is dependent upon the observer, we have to obviously agree to call it such and such for clarity and sanity's sake. Nearly all his work outside of his reviews is based on science which IS based on fact. Please, check yourself hedonist. The actual rating? Certainly there is an element of opinion based mostly on individual preferences, something he clearly admits in the opening of The Guide. The difference with LT is that he is not just some hack reading off the "list of notes" the marketer decided to try to wet your panties with. He actually discerns what is in the fragrance and why it smells the way it does in a highly succinct way, a feat elusive to 95% of the reviewers on here and everywhere else, myself included. Just as people have the freedom to disagree that Shakespeare wasn't a great writer or Jordan wasn't a great basketball player, the general consensus is pretty obvious. What did I say? I don't care whether you agree or disagree, but I know something great when I see it. Luca does not need defending. I'm sure there are many other areas in which he is quite the buffoon. Not this one. I challenge anyone to write an original review on a new fragrance with the skill in which he does. Then write a few thousand and see what amount of fragrance garbage is out there relative to the obvious sublime. Proceed to write a whole book based on that gamut and see if it sells. Fawning and doting? Needing guidance? The truly egotistical and short-sighted are the ones who somehow believe they are above such things. I have no problem admitting I need guidance and absolutely none in fawning over something truly good. When I see obvious skill, intelligence, creativity and humor, I know it. It's clear when I can learn something from an individual who is smarter and more adept in a certain area. Instead of debating me, my thoughts, or the value of LT's opinions/reviews, I please ask that you or the others who want to disagree with my adulation spend your time more usefully. Write a good range of your own original reviews on scents that Luca has yet to cover and let us compare. Turin may or may not be a great perfumer, but he is a helluva writer and an excellent reviewer, and until anyone comes to close to his work, I will stand by my statement.
Last edited by Indagnacious; 9th January 2014 at 01:06 PM.
I guess next monday it's time for some more reviews. It's the last monday in January ...
Last edited by Papi Le Bon; 27th January 2014 at 02:48 AM.
I'm surprised you guys think he's going to knock a star off of Derby.
I think, even though I love this fragrance, he's going to give 34 Boulevard St. Germain 3 stars.
I suspect that the kind of language expected and experienced with Russell Brand are different from each other. Despite outward appearances, he's actually unbelievably eloquent, as this article he wrote for The Guardian demonstrates: http://www.theguardian.com/politics/...garet-thatcher.
And anyone who thinks the English are prim and proper needs to look past Mary Poppins. Young Mr. Indagnacious might be shocked by Benny Hill or the Carry On films. It's always good to challenge stereotypes.
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Well, he has a new gig in Germany so I'm sure he's pretty darn busy.
I finally picked up a hardback copy of "The Perfume Guide". Very entertaining. I like a number of his reviews for their insight, but others surprise me to no end. For example, his flippant take on Chanel Pour Monsieur Concentree. But a lot of his single and two star reviews are quite entertaining.
Not calling you a sheep for agreeing with him, but I find his writing problematic. His reviews vary from colorful to mean-spirited and rarely describe the fragrance, concisely or at all. He doesn't inform as much as he tries to entertain.
He goes for snappy remarks, provocation, and some crass over substance.
I can't help but feel we've elected the "village drunk" as our fragrant figurehead.
^ He insults fragrances that don't appeal to him with snarky derision, which can be fun to read but certainly don't help us understand the nuances of the faults. Some reviews of fragrances that he enjoys he'll go into great detail about what makes them so appealing. But it's rather shameful how biased he comes across, despite the hilarity of his colorful remarks.
Next monday will be March. As Kahneman put it, planning is just best case scenario displaying.
No need for updating.
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Recently, when someone asked Luca in his Twitter account: I cannot find recent perfume reviews by you in Style Arabia... what happened?
Luca answered: Reviews will restart soon thank you for asking!
And Tania recently wrote : Reposting: we are working on a new edition. If you represent a perfume released since 2009, please get in touch at [email protected]
Good news!!
But there are a lot of perfumes released before 2009 that were not included in The Guide ...
Last edited by OPomone; 25th April 2014 at 08:36 PM.
I'm not holding my breath.
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Hi, all - the next reviews will be coming out in April.
Early April or late April??
Just looking forward to the new book. :-)
I think what is going on here is that there is absolutely no use to go into detail on some questionable fragrances when you are reviewing so many. It's a numbers game. He's writing a book, not an encyclopedia (although I would love a Britannica full of detailed reviews). I saw in his own words that it is a pretty painful task to go through piles and piles of releases day in and day out where so much of it winds up being nothing but bunk. That would probably make me want to write some terse reviews without a lot of love as well.... just out of sheer frustration. Not only that, his main gig is on the scientific side of things. Maybe an alternative would be to sift through the "garbage" and just write lengthy reviews on the good? Then you would have so many asking "what about this or what about that?" I personally love the way his previous book is set up. I want the good, the bad, and the ugly all in one nice thick book. I learn just as much from the bad as I do the good, and I get a pretty good laugh in the process. It's refreshing to see someone be honest, even if it isn't always what one wants to hear. I admire this most about him.
One thing I found rather glaring with Luca Turin's Perfume Guide was the general lack of identifying vintages. So for example, when he gives 5 stars to YSL Kouros, he makes no mention of which vintage, anywhere from 1981 to current. The recent reformulation is mostly disappointing for those who appreciate the vintage (based on many reviews and comments I have read), yet Luca makes no effort to address this.
I too find him entertaining but not very useful in terms of learning about fragrances below the surface.
I'm pretty sure there was something in the introduction about their reviewing the current version of any perfume in the strongest concentration available. Current at that time would have been whatever year the publication date was (sorry I don't have mine handy). Plus, they definitely do mention reformulations - read the Tabac Blond review, for example.
Plus, there was an update (The Little Book of Perfume or something like that) where they revisit 100 perfumes mentioned in The Guide, and from what I remember reading a few were downgraded in their ratings because of reformulation.
Yeah, he did criticise a few in the Little Book of Perfumes, though he praised the Dior Homme reformulation**. He also ranked the Yohji Homme re-issue 4 stars rather than 5.
One notable review in The Guide is Fahrenheit, which he awards two stars despite saying that the fragrance used to be great. Makes you wonder what the grade would be if he was marking on the basis of the original.
**EDIT: Correction - Tania Sanchez praised the new DH, not LT.
But just two reviews.
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"This self-congratulating confection is a bit like a party held in 1358 to celebrate 10 years of the Black Death: few people, forced smiles, no music."
So many contemporary scents would be at this same party!
As anyone who writes such a large volume of reviews might be considered arrogant or otherwise a self-proclaimed expert, and as much as this would tend to attract significant objection and even animosity, Mr. Turin(and Ms. Sanchez) have done what few have while maintaining interest and discussion with humor and wit. Mr. Turin has visited the site many times over the years, despite being victim to mostly undeserved criticism. Yes, his high rating of Estee Lauder Beyond Paradise and others and low ratings of some caused considerable questions as to his expertise, but the general consensus here has been that their combined evaluations were mostly close to Basenotes' members opinions. I would say there are very few members who have been fortunate to have tried the thousands of fragrances he and Ms. Sanchez have tried without having an opinion of a few that would cause significant disagreement as well. Perhaps Mr. Turin has grown somewhat tired of the level of nastiness above the genuinely polite criticisms.
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Always great to see some new reviews from LT
Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'
― Isaac Asimov
I'm pretty sure that's not the reason why Luca doesn't frequent the Basenotes forums
With that said, let's keep in mind a couple of things:
a) Luca's a member of the site. Even though he's more of a public figure, that doesn't give us the right to claim that his (or his wife's) work is toxic. It doesn't grant him immunity either, but we wouldn't say something this snide about another member's reviews, or even another member of the community who has a greater involvement with the industry. There are bloggers here who arguably have as high if not higher readership than Luca and Tania—the same level of decency extends to them, whether or not we agree / disagree.
b) Luca and Tania are simply writing and publishing reviews. Granted, they've got a sizable readership largely due to Luca's involvement and training, but the real draw of their work is not so much their opinions, but more that they're fantastic, sharp writers. The truth is that their influence is not nearly as large as you think. Consider how aggressively scents like the Givenchy are marketed—one man and one woman's voice won't even cause a dent against the insane artillery of marketing that's required to get the public to willfully accept and buy crap.
I can't imagine any of us would agree with everything these two have to say, but it's the writing that's the real draw for many of us.
Last edited by deadidol; 16th April 2014 at 07:28 AM.
Can someone please just open the trapdoor?
Last edited by mr. reasonable; 16th April 2014 at 11:09 PM.
Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'
― Isaac Asimov
I just hope Luca and Tania have a pile of reviews to put into the new book. This new era of perfumery should provide even more stimulation to the doors of perception that were already clear in 2008.
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Thanks for that.
Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'
― Isaac Asimov
Personally, I love the book and the review style. Do I take it as gospel? No, I use my nose......but it's great reading and has gotten me to try many fragrances I would not have without reading it. Kudos to Turin for not taking the easy way out and giving everything good reviews....
improving olfactory environments one molecule at a time....
Most people are like sheep and are just jealous of Turin's success or anyone's success.
As sheep, they are also lazy and can't be arsed to do the research and hard work involved in getting a book published.
Ok -- I don't agree with all the reviews (so what) -- but the writing is wonderful and hilarious on occasions. I'll be first in line for a new edition.
Gotcha. Thanks Ipp
You're welcome, Indagnacious
Back to the reviews - they often make me chuckle!
Last edited by lpp; 16th April 2014 at 06:02 PM.
The CK IN2U reviews are worth the price of admission alone
It's just damn clever and insightful writing....
I can completely understand their viewpoint, especially Turin. I have only rarely had to review music (during the four years I worked at the major labels instead of being a performer) and my reviews were pretty harsh. Where Turin can smell all of these fine details and they bring up an entire history of the field of perfumery for him (and to me either "smell good" or "smell bad") - the same happens to me with music. The average listener says "that doesn't sound all that good" -- To me, it might be "well, we have heard THAT chord progression since Bach, and it was wore out in the late 1800s. And why did they sample John Bonham's snare drum and THEN stick a gated reverb on it? Are you kidding me? This is the most plagiaristic, unoriginal, banal tripe I have ever HEARD! Why doesn't this band get a clue, a decent producer, and some chord changes that aren't from 1749?" lol.....
improving olfactory environments one molecule at a time....
That line about the party to celebrate 10 years of the Black Death is Turin at his best. He is the master of the epigram. Not to slight Tania Sanchez, who is also great. Of course no reader will always agree with them. They don't always agree with each other. I bet Turin doesn't even always agree with himself.
I enjoyed the link to the new reviews. Thank you for posting that. I, too, look forward to the new book.
I guess I may be the only one who is not convinced by the testing on paper strips.
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Well it would seem that my connection is fine until someone gets on the computer, then I get lag and can't play. I didn't think our wifi was that sensitive but apparently it is. Thanks for the suggestions.
Ok i tripped over my 360 and it fell onto the floor and it was a big knock.
I am now getting a 360 error and a red light. Not the ring of death... How would I go about fixing it
No ring of death..
It says Error contact Microsoft maintenance and a lot of Japanese writing
I know not much info, thats all
slim... I know its hard to explain
here is an image of what error i am getting
I don't know about your problem claud but I'm still having issues and need help.
Before I was having issues with very bad lag in BO2. Now I flat out can't connect to my wireless. There seemed to be different ways to connect to a router(not good with all this technical stuff) so I tried connecting via primary DNS and secondary DNS. I knowthe numbers I have are entered correctly. I started up my PS3, went to network setting and found the DNS numbers there and my PS3 is connected to wireless just fine.
I feel as if the wireless on my 360 is messed up, not the router. We have two computers in the house and both are connected, no problem. I've had my 360 for several years with no issues like this and I'm about ready to kick this thing to the curb. This is maddening.
You have the E74 error which requires repair by MS.
E74: AV cable error... There is a problem with the AV cable, try using a different AV cable. If the cable is known to be working then there is a 90% chance it's a scaler chip problem (the "ANA" or "HANA" chip connected directly to the AV cable) in rare cases it is the GPU.
reset the wireless settings on your 360 and try again it should configure itself automatically.
If you still have issues after trying what is listed in those articles call 18004MYXBOX and troubleshoot through them.
Thanks mate for the help, its a real pain it seems to fix
So I will go about it and see how it goes
Thanks again and +rep
I have a bit of a problem with my 360.
On the dashboard it is really noticeable, it is very very 'grainy'. Im running HDMI to my 50" Sammy plasma. Tried a different cable and a different hdmi port on the tv... still the same.
Is it supposed to be like that?
ps all other units (ps3/3d bluray etc) have perfect picture quality, so the Tv is fine.
So it shouldnt be like that then? Didnt think so. Will try a pic later if i can but i can only describe it as there are millions of little sperms on the screen :snicker
(and no...havent been watching 3D porn on it :lol: )
Has MS come out and oficially said what are its specs ??
Yes, look up "xbox one" and "hot chips"
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GuilFest: Ents24 Stage: Uriah Heep + Duke Special + Sunny Sweeney + Simon Friend(Levellers) + Redlands Palomino Company + The Dykeenies + Redwood + Sym-Choon + Billy Irvine + Kal Els Cape
The UK's best family festival, GuilFest hosts some of the greatest indie, rock and pop acts, to suit all ages and tastes, and has a friendly, relaxed atmosphere to boot. The festival also offers theatre, comedy and kid's activities, showing that GuilFest really is a festival that everyone can enjoy. See www.guilfest.co.uk for more information.
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Uriah Heep
In their 70s heyday this big, loud and brash progressive heavy metal band, became one of the UK's most popular exports. Since the debut 'Very 'eavy, Very 'umble' was released in 1970 almost thirty musicians have worked with this constantly touring band. This group are an album making machine and still possess the ability to surprise and innovate.
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Duke Special
A singer and songwriter from Belfast. He has a unique live show that mixes an old gramophone with passionate vocals, piano playing and the occasional fiddle scrape. The songs are beautiful and romantic, drawing on a bygone age whilst resonating in the present.
'Breathe a sigh of relief... Duke Special has an arsenal of ideas and contraptions to bend any musical ear to attention' (Gigwise).
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Simon Friend (Levellers)
Simon Friend from top folk-rock band The Levellers.
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The Redlands Palomino Company
Country and Blues band Redlands Palomino Company, fronted by the alluring vocals of Hannah Elton-Wall. 'Composed of equal parts of Gram, Poco, Burritos and Byrds...these guys do country rock better than anyone else in the land' - Americana UK
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The Dykeenies
The Dykeenies are an art pop four piece from Glasgow named after the race of creatures from the movie 'Willow'. Hailing from the Glaswegian satellite town of Cumbernauld, they comprise of two brothers - Brian (vocals/synths), and Andrew Henderson (bass) - and two childhood friends, Steven Ramsay (guitar) and John Kerr (drums), all aged between 20 and 25. There were originally 5 members but Alan Henderson (guitar) left in December 2008. Influenced by The Cribs, Bloc Party and The Futureheads, they are ones to watch.
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Grungy alt-rock from Birmingham band Redwood, with influences as far ranging as Nirvana, Soundgarden and Foo Fighters, to Led Zeppelin and Jeff Buckley. Live, they have a massive sound and Alistair Cowan's vocals are as raw and passionate as they are polished and pitch-perfect.
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Rock four-piece Sym-Choon influenced by bands such as the Foo Fighters and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. 'A great big adrenaline rush...they rock! It's all about what they do live and how good they look when doing it. You definitely want to see this band.' - BBC Southern Counties.
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Billy Irvine
Surrey based guitarist and singer-songwriter Billy Irvine, making blues-soaked alt-folk and country with a soulful, rootsy feel and warm, enveloping vocals.
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Kal Els Cape
Melodic folk-pop from Hull based band Kal Els Cape, whose upbeat tunes and summery vibe, combined with classic songwriting and heartfelt lyrics, have made them a favourite on the UK gigging scene.
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For more information about this meeting, contact Anatole Katok, Svetlana Katok.
Title: | Universal equations for Gromov-Witten Invariants |
Seminar: | Department of Mathematics Colloquium |
Speaker: | Xiaobo Liu, University of Notre Dame |
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There are many natural cohomology classes on moduli spaces of stable curves. Reletions among such classes produce universal equations for Gromov-Witten invariants for all compact symplectic manifolds. These equations can be used to compute Gromov-Witten invariants and study the Virasoro conjecture proposed by string theoriests Eguchi, Hori, and Xiong.In this talk, I will describe the current state of the universal equations and their applications. |
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Date: | 01 / 24 / 2008 |
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Date: | Mon, 5 Mar 2007 18:25:03 +0000 (UTC) |
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Eric Sandeen <sandeen <at> sandeen.net> writes: > > Chuck Weber wrote: > > Hi everyone, I have a long running problem perhaps you can help with. I > > will include as much detail as I can. I can set up a spare server-disk > > set for testing if you have any bright ideas. > > > > We use XFS for samba and nfs on x86_64 Fedora Proliant DL585/385 > > servers. Our busiest server has disk partitions go away. > > What do you mean by this, exactly? The partitions themselves go away, > or are you talking about the problem described below where processes > start hanging? > Here is an example partition (1 of 6 or more xfs storage only). /share/store3 with samba shares on /share/store3/lls, lds, lxs and so on. I will get a call saying my groups share (lxs) is no longer accessable. I ssh into server and can ls /share/store3 but ls will hang when I ls /share/store3/lxs. Shortly there after ls will hang for the root or any directory on the partition. Other partitions will be fine and other samba shares will be fine until the queued up process load bogs the server down. > > The other > > servers do not show this behavior ever. The partitions show as mounted, > > but access to the partition just hangs. Open file count, process count > > and load average rise until the server becomes very unresponsive. Even > > if we catch it before the high load average, because it cannot unmount > > the partition, it must be powered off and back on to restart. Upon > > restart all partitions mount properly and everything is fine for days or > > months. There is nothing in log files that I have noticed. With sar, I > > can track the files open and process count rise. > > Maybe try sysrq-t, to capture all backtraces when it's in this state, > and see where the various threads are at. > OK I'll look over sysrq > -Eric > > |
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David DeJesus tells Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star that he's cool with moving to right field:
"It's one of those things," DeJesus said. "I know I had a good year in
left. But we're a team that needs a right fielder. Trey called me, and
now I'm a right fielder. I'm going to play wherever they put me in the
DeJesus, 30, has made only 16 starts in right field during his major league career, but was asked to make the switch after the Royals inked Rick Ankiel to play center field and Scott Podsednik to play left. Only Carl Crawford fared than better than DeJesus among major league left fielders in UZR (Ultimate Zone Rating) last season. DeJesus did not make a single error in 1239 1/3 innings overall (includes three games in center and two games in right).
Factoring in his 4.9 career UZR/150 in center field (481 starts), far surpassing Ankiel (granted, in limiting showings) and Podsednik, I'm surprised that the Royals didn't just go with their best defensive player in center. But what do I know, I blog in my pajamas while eating Fruity Pebbles and Dayton Moore, um, general manages.
- Ryan - Feb 20, 2010 at 12:08 PM
I think I'd rather have your job. At least you don't have to get your pajamas dry cleaned. Or, really cleaned at all for that matter.
- Charles Gates - Feb 20, 2010 at 1:48 PM
While that quote may in fact be lip service, I more so get the impression the DeJesus genuinely accepts the task of playing RF to help the team. Props to David for that.
- salvo - Feb 20, 2010 at 3:43 PM
It'd be fun to see Ankiel and that arm in right…his defensive shortcomings would also have less impact there as opposed to in CF…
- radiomd - Feb 20, 2010 at 8:42 PM
Words to live by: after reviewing the available options, the Royals will invariably pick the worst. And afterward, they'll make sure everybody knows that they worked hard at it.


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Securing a Quality Evalution
Some things to think about when you are seeking an HA or Faculty/Staff evalution:
General Tips
- Always ask first for a recommendation or evaluation from someone prior to putting them as a reference on any application.
- Select an evaluator who knows you well and can speak to your strengths in relationship to the HA position description
- If at all possible, give your evaluator at least two weeks to write your evaluation.
- Provide your evaluator with clear directions on what type of evaluation you need, how and to whom it needs to be submitted, and the deadline by which it needs to be submitted.
- When asking for a recommendation or evaluation, ask if your evaluator is able to both supply you with an evaluation by the deadline and also provide you with a positive yet honest evaluation.
HA Evaluation
- If at all possible, use your current HA as your evaluator.
- If you currently live off-campus, ask for a recommendation from your past HA or from a current HA who can speak to your strengths.
Faculty/Staff Evaluation
Seek out a faculty or staff member who knows you well and can also speak to your strengths as a leader.
- It will be difficult for the selection committee to review a recommendation that strictly refers to your academic skills.
- Make sure to provide your evaluator with the evaluation form and a deadline for submission.
- Check in with your evaluator a few days before the deadline to ask if they have any questions and to ensure that they still are able to make the deadline.


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From Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Fla (Drs Christmas, Murray, Tse, and Johnson and Mr Gordon); SNG Prosthetic Eye Institute, Boca Raton, Fla (Mr Garonzik); and the Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of California at San Francisco (Dr O'Brien).
Background Many different types of orbital implants have been used after enucleation. Associated complications such as infection, exposure, extrusion, and ptosis have been reported.
Objective To describe 342 consecutive patients who underwent enucleation with intraorbital implant placement at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Fla, during the past 10.5 years and their complications.
Methods Medical records of orbital implantation after enucleation performed by 3 surgeons (T.G.M., D.T., and T.J.) were reviewed retrospectively. Demographic data, ocular diagnosis, previous ophthalmic surgery, implant characteristics, and postoperative complications were described in all patients, with a minimum of 2 months' follow-up, using a standardized format.
Results Eleven complications were observed in 7 patients. Four patients had exposure of the implant, and 1 of these patients developed associated infection. Three patients developed pyogenic granulomas, 1 patient developed ptosis requiring surgical intervention, 1 patient had long-term orbital discomfort, and 1 patient developed an inclusion cyst.
Conclusion Complications after enucleation with orbital implant placement are minimal and are observed with both porous and acrylic orbital implants.
REMOVAL OF an eye for treatment of ocular disease was first described by Bartisch in 1583.1 The modern form of this operation was introduced in 1841 by Farrell and Bonnet, and in 1885, Mules placed the first orbital implant after evisceration.2 A year later, Frost described the utility of orbital implant placement after enucleation surgery. In 1941, Ruedemann proposed the use of partially exposed, integrated implants with the attachment of extraocular muscles to allow for better prosthesis movement; he acknowledged the potential risks of extrusion and infection. Use of completely buried integrated implants began in the 1950s, bringing improved cosmesis but relatively poor motility.
An ideal orbital implant should offer excellent motility, cosmesis, and few complications. Various orbital implant configurations are available.3- 12 Different materials may be used to create orbital implants, including cartilage, bone, fat, cork, rubber, gold, silver, silk, wool, aluminum, ivory, petroleum jelly, acrylics, silicone, quartz, glass, titanium, and porous materials such as polyethylene and hydroxyapatite (HA).13- 19
Other buried, quasi-integrated, irregularly shaped implants derived from acrylics have been used.3,6,9 In these, muscles are passed through tunnels, as in the Allen implant, or through grooves, as in the Iowa and Universal implants.
Currently, porous spherical implants are most widely used. Porous polyethylene is made from synthetic, high-density polyethylene powder that is easily molded into shapes.16 Hydroxyapatite, a porous material derived from reef-building coral of genus Porites, was introduced as a buried orbital implant by Perry in 1985.18,20 These porous spherical implants are nontoxic, nonallergenic, and biocompatible, and they become integrated into the host by fibrovascular ingrowth.16,19,21,22 Fibrovascular ingrowth offers the theoretical advantages of less implant extrusion or migration and less secondary infection, and permits drilling of a tunnel into the implant and insertion of a peg. Coupling of the peg to the prosthesis enhances motility, a feature other implants lack.
Although the literature includes many successful reports of intraorbital implant use,3,6- 9,16,23- 28 several reports can be found regarding associated complications, such as exposure, infection, and peg extrusion.6,13,19,23,29- 38 We describe 342 patients who underwent intraorbital implant placement at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Fla, during the past 10.5 years and their complications.
Institutional Review Board approval from the University of Miami was obtained before chart review. A retrospective chart review was performed for 405 patients who underwent primary enucleation with orbital implant placement (performed by T.G.M., D.T., and T.J.) at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute from January 1, 1987, to June 30, 1997. All these cases were analyzed, but data are reported only on 342 patients who had at least 2 months' follow-up. Mean patient age at surgery was 49 years (range, 0.17-91 years). Mean follow-up was 97.2 weeks (median, 78 weeks; range, 8-460 weeks). One hundred eighty-seven patients (54.7%) were male and 155 (45.3%) were female. The demographics of this cohort included 228 whites (66.7%), 47 African Americans (13.7%), 48 Hispanics (14.0%), 12 others (3.5%), and 7 unknowns (2.0%).
Reasons for primary surgery included diagnoses of uveal melanoma in 104 patients (30.4%), retinoblastoma in 39 (11.4%), ruptured globe in 14 (4.1%), blind painful eye in 162 (47.4%), metastatic cancer in 2 (0.6%), and other various diagnoses in 21 (6.1%) (Table 1). In total, 208 patients had undergone treatment before enucleation, with 6 patients undergoing plaque radiotherapy, 5 undergoing external beam radiation therapy, 9 undergoing ruptured globe repair, and 188 undergoing a spectrum of other ophthalmic surgeries. Final histopathologic diagnoses included atrophi bulbi, phthisis bulbi, rupture secondary to trauma or corneal ulceration, neovascular glaucoma secondary to central retinal vein occlusion or Coats disease, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, retinal detachment, malignant melanoma, medulloepithelioma, endophthalmitis, persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous, microphthalmos, and squamous cell carcinoma with intraocular extension.
Acrylic implants used in this series included the sphere (8 patients), Iowa (29 patients), and Universal (1 patient) types (Table 2). Microporous implants were limited to HA (275 patients) and porous polyethylene (Medpor) (22 patients). Implants made of silicone (6 patients) and glass (1 patient) were also used. In 288 patients (84.2%), the implant was wrapped in a donor scleral shell. The mean implant size was 20 mm (median, 20 mm; range, 14-22 mm). Drilling for peg placement was performed on 5 HA implants.
This technique has been reported previously.39 Briefly, enucleation was performed by opening the conjunctiva and the Tenon capsule for 360° around the corneal limbus with Wescott scissors. Hemostasis was achieved with wet field cautery. The 4 quadrants were opened using Stevens scissors. Each of the 4 rectus muscles was isolated on a muscle hook and cleaned of surrounding Tenon attachments; secured on a double-armed 5-0 polyglactin suture, with locking bites at each end; and then disinserted from the globe. The superior and inferior oblique muscles were dissected from the globe. The optic nerve was cut deep within the orbit with the Foster enucleation snare or with long Metzenbaum scissors. The globe was removed from the socket and was sent to the pathology laboratory for evaluation in all cases. If the implant was covered in donor sclera, windows were made. The implant was placed into the orbit. The 4 rectus muscles were sutured securely into the scleral windows. The Tenon capsule was closed in a double-layered fashion using interrupted 5-0 polyglactin sutures. The conjunctiva was closed with running 7-0 polyglactin suture. An antibiotic ophthalmic ointment was applied to the wound, and a conformer was inserted. A pressure patch was then applied.
The socket was evaluated at each postoperative visit. Socket motility was determined subjectively by assessing the patient's ocular motility in cardinal positions of gaze. The cosmetic appearance was determined subjectively by evaluation of eyelid contour and symmetry with the fellow eye. Complications throughout the postoperative period were recorded.
Postoperative follow-up was recorded for an average of 97.2 weeks (median, 78 weeks; range, 8-460 weeks). During this period, no instance of orbital hemorrhage or implant migration was noted. Complications occurred in 7 patients (Table 3). These complications were noted 7 days to 25 months after placement of the intraorbital implant. These patients ranged in age from 4 to 89 years (mean, 56.3 years) and included 3 males and 4 females. Six patients had received treatment or surgery before enucleation. Final histopathologic diagnoses included retinoblastoma, traumatic rupture, perforated corneal ulcer, endophthalmitis, and phthisis bulbi.
Four cases of exposure of the implant were noted, 1 related to a recurrent infection and 2 related to conjunctival dehiscence or to paucity of conjunctiva covering the implant. Two of these patients had a small area of exposure, with 1 healing spontaneously and 1 undergoing drilling with peg placement in the area of exposure. The other 2 patients had larger areas of exposure resulting in partial extrusion of the implant; both patients underwent implant removal, with 1 undergoing implant exchange.
Excessive orbital pain was noted in 1 patient who had long-term discomfort for more than 3 years. In this patient, the Iowa implant was replaced with a sphere.
One patient had significant ptosis after enucleation and placement of the orbital implant. The ptosis was greater than 2 mm, and surgical repair was recommended.
Three patients developed pyogenic granulomas within the socket. In all 3 patients these granulomas were excised, but in 1 patient multiple recurrences of inflammation were observed. One inclusion cyst of the socket was observed without treatment.
None of the patients with complications had undergone drilling or peg placement before the complication.
Patients were typically fitted with a prosthesis approximately 6 to 8 weeks after surgery. All patients had good socket motility and good cosmesis.
An ideal orbital implant should yield excellent motility and cosmesis with few complications. Many authors2,4,7,18,20 have suggested that an implant that is completely buried will minimize migration and extrusion. Attachment of the extraocular rectus muscles to the implant results in improved motility and cosmesis. The microporous HA implant fulfills these criteria and, therefore, has come into popular use, as demonstrated by this series. Other implants, such as the porous polyethylene sphere (Medpor) and acrylics, including the sphere and the older quasi-integrated Iowa and Universal implants, were also used after primary enucleation in this series. Simple spheres composed of silicone and glass were used less frequently.
Complications in our series were minimal, with a rate of 3%. Five implants underwent drilling for prosthetic integration. This small number did not allow for significant evaluation of complications related to this procedure. The final cosmetic appearance and socket or prosthesis motility were judged by the surgeon to be good in all 342 patients, and this was true even without placement of a peg in most cases of HA implantation. This observation was, however, based on a subjective grading and is, therefore, less reliable than if gauged by a standardized objective rating based on photographs and measurements. In our series, different types of implants were used, but it is difficult to determine the best type of implant based on statistical analysis with the small number of complications. Also, our review of the indications for enucleation shows no correlation of complications based on histopathologic diagnosis.
Several studies explore the use of porous implants and their complications (Table 4). Karesh and Dresner16 reported no extrusions, infections, or exposures of porous polyethylene implants in 21 patients after a mean follow-up of 19 months. Reported exposure rates of HA implants range from 0% to 22%.5,23- 26,29,34,37 Nunery and colleagues36 showed that the exposure rate of HA implants (11.1%) was higher than that of silicone spheres (0%). They also noted increased incidence of postoperative inflammation with HA implants.36 Buettner and Bartley29 proposed that exposure of HA implants is related to the inflammatory reaction incited by the implant or by delayed fibrous ingrowth. Remulla and coworkers19 emphasized the advantage of wrapping the implant for better protection from extrusion; these authors were unable to correlate preoperative diagnosis or treatment with exposure rates. Kim and colleagues35 demonstrated that, with HA implants, small areas of exposure (<3 mm) may close spontaneously but that larger defects require surgical treatment. Goldberg and coworkers31 suggested that use of HA implants, even with exposure, was less likely to lead to extrusion or infection compared with exposure with silicone or acrylic implants. Ashworth and colleagues23 reported 60 cases of HA implantation: 3 patients (11%) in the primary implant group had exposure and 1 patient (4%) developed orbital cellulitis. In their secondary implant group, there was 1 patient with exposure, 1 patient with conjunctival cyst, 1 patient with socket infection, and 3 patients with eccentric implants. Shields and colleagues26 described 100 cases of HA implants, among which they reported 6 patients with excessive postoperative orbital pain, 2 patients with wound edema, and 1 patient with erosion. As in the present series, Shields et al had excellent cosmesis in 98% and excellent motility in 99% of nondrilled patients. In their subsequent report of 250 patients with HA implants, Shields et al28 described 8 patients with conjunctival thinning, 4 patients with erosions, and 1 patient with orbital infection. Jordan and coworkers33 described 2 patients with abscesses found within HA implants.
The most common complication observed with the Iowa implant is late exposure of the mounds and possible extrusion of the implant. Spivey and colleagues9 also described ptosis and pain occurring with these implants. The Universal implant was designed to shorten the protracted implantation procedure and to reduce the rate of extrusion associated with the Iowa implant while still offering good motility, as demonstrated by Anderson and coworkers.3 Contraindications for the use of these quasi-integrated implants include congenital nystagmus and severe scarring. The Allen implant has been shown by Fan and Robertson6 to have a low long-term incidence of superficial tissue breakdown (2.2%) and exposure (1.1%), with satisfactory motility.
Several techniques may be used to minimize complications after enucleation with placement of orbital implants. These techniques include choosing an appropriately sized implant, positioning the implant deeply in the orbit, wrapping the implant with donor sclera, meticulously closing the anterior Tenon capsule over the implant, securing the conjunctiva over the implant without tension, and using a posterior vault on the prosthesis to minimize wear.
Orbital implants have been used for more than a century. Serious complications can occur, but they do so infrequently, as demonstrated by this series. Long-term benefits and risks of different implant types require ongoing evaluation.
Accepted for publication June 9, 1998.
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Donald Joseph Craft
Position: RB
Height: 6-0 Weight: 206 lbs.
Born: November 19, 1959 in Panama City, FL
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Drafted by the Houston Oilers in the 12th round (314th overall) of the 1982 NFL Draft.
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Yow! That would really ruin your day
. Hope the guy pulls though in good shape.
I dunno... messin' about with a propane stove... When the oven on our old kitchen range died one day, I went and got the replacement part (integrated main oven valve and pilot safety), re-cut and re-flared the fitting, and repaired the thing myself. (My brother thought I was crazy--and he'll tackle just about anything.) But here's the deal: I was exceedingly careful in my work,
the gas to the stove was off
while I was working on it, and I
tested my work after I was done. Same when I plumbed-in the natural gas grill on the patio.
Gas, natural or propane, is nothin' to mess with. I'll hack on electrical systems all day long, without a moment's hesitation, but gas scares the livin' bejesus outta me.
Jeff H,
The boat that was in the slip I'm in, or one nearby, burned damn near to the waterline, and the remaining hulk towed away, due to a fire started by the guy foolin' with a pressurized alcohol stove. (Don't recall what happened to the owner. I know he was taken away by ambulance.) True, it didn't blow up, but still...
I'm beginnin' the think cold sandwiches will do
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