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VALDEZ, Alaska – The silver salmon leader board was a bit sparse last week, but the weigh in is seeing more and more silvers as each day passes. According to Fish Derby Weigh-In station volunteers, most anglers that weighed in fish this weekend had several silvers in their coolers.
VALDEZ, Alaska – The silver salmon are returning to Valdez slowly but surely. The first week of the silver derby was slow with very few fish weighed in, but Big Prize Friday fishing picked up and some nice size fish were brought to the weigh-in. Jim Rothenbuhler caught the biggest one to win the $500 cash prize. Rothenbuhler's 13.66 pound fish also won him the daily 1st place prize worth hundreds of dollars and put him in the top spot on the Silver Salmon Derby overall leader board.
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VALDEZ, Alaska – In addition to netting him the weekly prizes, Scott Hebig's 203.6 pound halibut won him $1,000 cash in the 10-day Valdez Halibut Hullabaloo tournament. His fish also won the 1st place weekly prize and put him firmly in 1st place in the halibut derby standings. Hebig's halibut is the first weighing more than 200 pounds to be brought in during the 2014 derby. Hebig was fishing June 20th aboard the Amanda Rose. The Valdez Halibut Derby runs through Sunday, August 31st and the grand prize for the person catching the largest fish is $15,000 in cash.
Matthew West of Morris Plains, New Jersey is currently 2nd in the overall standings. West caught a 152.8 pound halibut June 2nd aboard the Dan Orion. Currently in 3rd place overall is Nicholas Baker of Gatesville, Texas with the 145.6 pound halibut he caught Mary 26th aboard the Jaime Lynn. The 2nd place prize is $5,000 cash and the 3rd place prize is $3,000.
Sunshine and calm seas seemed to be the perfect recipe for wildlife viewing in Valdez as many anglers reported seeing multiple whales and other wildlife. Tour boats on the sound have reported seeing orcas and humpbacks nearly every day.
With Ling cod opening July 1st and a big celebration on the 4th of July, Valdez should be hopping while the pink salmon make their way into Port Valdez. The 4th of July celebration will feature a block party, community bonfire and fireworks. On Saturday, July 5th, Valdez will put on the Pink Salmon Festival with a pink salmon cook-off, community fish fry and other events.
The Kids Pink Salmon Derby is set for Saturday, July 19th. The Kids Derby is open to children age 5 to 16 and there is no fee to enter. Kids just need to weigh-in a pink salmon at the Valdez Fish Derbies weigh-in station Saturday, July 19th to get a t-shirt and have a chance of winning one of the top three spots in their age division. A free family barbeque and awards will follow the day of fishing. The first 300 kids to stop by the weigh-in will get a free t-shirt courtesy of Alyeska Pipeline Service Company and the Valdez Fish Derbies. The Silver Salmon Derby will start July 19th and the Women's Derby is August 8th and 9th.
Halibut Derby – Overall Leaders
1st Scott Hebig Wasilla, AK 203.6 lbs. June 20 Amanda Rose
2nd Matthew West Morris Plains, NJ 152.8 lbs. June 2 Dan Orion
3rd Nicholas Baker Gatesville, TX 145.6 lbs. May 26 Jamie Lynn
Halibut Derby – Weekly Winners – Week #4
1st Scott Hebig Wasilla, AK 203.6 lbs. June 20 Amanda Rose
2nd Tim Smith Eielson AFB 137.0 lbs. June 21 Dan Orion
For more information on the Valdez Derbies, visit: www.valdezfishderbies.com
VALDEZ, Alaska – The first week of the Valdez Halibut Derby ended Saturday night and Frank Dickinson of Valdez won the 1st place weekly prize with a 111.2 pound halibut he caught May 23rd aboard the Loon-A-C. Larry Bazilwick of Fairbanks won the 2nd place weekly prize in the halibut derby with a 110.2 pound fish he caught May 23rd aboard the Jamie Lynn. These fish won't win the $15,000 first place prize in the derby, but they are big enough to take home the 1st and 2nd place prizes in the first week of the halibut derby. The first place weekly prize in both the halibut and silver salmon derbies includes an embroidered vest and gift certificates from Valdez Fish Derby Sponsors. The second place weekly winners take home certificates and a vest too.
With the early spring in Valdez, lots of boats were in the water early. Fishing was a bit slow the first week of the derby, but that was because of the wind said Derby Coordinator Thale Steenhoven. "I think all of the Fish Derby Preferred Charters were in the water the first week of the derby", commented Steenhoven. With the winds down over the Memorial weekend, boats hit the fishing grounds and found success.
According to Alaska Department of Fish and Game, a few anglers reported catching their limits near Knowles Head and Naked Island. Rockfish angling has also been quite productive with small jigs near rocky reefs. The ADF&G fishing report for Prince William Sound said, "There have been no reports of hatchery king salmon at Flemming Spit and the Old Town site in Valdez, but they should be showing up fairly soon".
In addition to casting a line, many anglers are dropping a pot to bring home some Prince William Sound Shrimp. Shrimping continues to be productive, but remember you need a shrimp permit. The Halibut Hullaballoo fishing dates have been set for June 13th through the 22nd, and this year the angler catching the largest halibut during that time period will win $1,000 cash in addition to the weekly prizes and any overall prizes they might qualify for.
The Kids Pink Salmon Derby has been set for July 19h.The Silver Salmon Derby in Valdez will run July 19th through August 31st and again boasts a $15,000 first place prize in addition to daily prizes. The Annual Valdez Women's Derby is slated for Saturday, August 9th with an opening ceremony Friday, August 8th and the closing ceremony Saturday night. For more information on the Valdez Derbies, visit: www.valdezfishderbies.com


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A.J. Jones stepped up to the free throw line, West Point trailed 55-54 with only fifteen second left on the clock. "I just knew I had to step up and make them," said A.J. Jones about getting the last two free throws. And made them he did, Jones knocked in both free throws allowing the Wave to get past Noxubee County in the Green Wave Classic 56-55.
As Coach Brad Cox explained, it will be close games like this that will make his West Point basketball team build more self-esteem and confidence. Though the team lacks a lot of varsity experience, the Green Wave victory on Saturday night shows a promising season for West Point.
"This group is very young and does not have too much playing time experience," said Coach Cox about his Green Wave team, "there will be a learning curve, but I know we have a talented group."
On Tuesday night, West Point traveled north to Tupelo to participate in the Tupelo Classic. The Green Wave played against the 2012 6-A runner up Tupelo in a very tight affair. The Wave kept it close throughout but lost 66-60 to the Golden Wave.
After losing 8 seniors from last year's team, the Wave knows a good early start will help them succeed later on in the year. These classic games will make the Wave pick up more game time experience before the start of their regular season.
The West Point boys will open up their regular season on Tuesday November 13, when the Wave plays host to Hamilton. The next two game on Thursday November 15 and Monday November 19 when the Wave host Amory and Kemper County respectively. West Point will hit the road Saturday November 24, traveling out to the Houston tournament.


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Carpets will be exposed to everything that gets in a vehicle. A thorough vacuuming every couple of weeks with a high suction vacuum can greatly extend the life of a vehicle's carpet.
Carpet concerns do not end with sand, stains and pet hair. The following is how I keep a vehicle's carpet looking its best.
High power shop vacuum: I utilize a 6.5-HP shop vacuum, though all the horsepower in the world won't do anything if the vacuum has a dirty filter. To make sure my filter is effective, I remove the shop vacuum's filter and fill the 14-gallon tank with roughly five gallons of water to act as the filter.
By using water to filter the vacuum, pet hair is trapped in the water and not suffocating the paper filter. Just don't let the mud get too thick before changing the water.
Air compressor: Many professional grade units are available. Make sure to locate a unit fitting to your needs.
Vapor steamer: Look for a unit with fast heat-up time, around 60 to 70 PSI with these attachments:
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· A window squeegee attachment.
Utilizing a vapor steamer for light staining leaves carpets much dryer.
Hot water extractor: A hot water extractor is a must for heavily soiled carpets. In-line heaters will heat the water much more rapidly than tank style heaters. Units are available with a wide range of PSI from the solution tank; water lift varies greatly as well. Some offer features such as a blower, as well.
Stiff bristle scrub brush: An ergonomic handle will mean less aches and pains down the road.
Pet hair remover brush: A rubber bristled brush available at most pet supply stores. These brushes are as gentle on carpets as they are on your pet.
Static eliminator product: Available at most grocery stores in the laundry products section.
Professional carpet stain removers: Have an array on hand as a combination of removers may be necessary for different types of stains.
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A thorough vacuuming requires the carpet be purged with compressed air from the backing of the carpet to loosen sand and debris trapped in the carpet fibers. Access to the backing can often be found under the seats where the rear air ducts are located, under the dash and, in many SUV's, where the rear seats fold.
Purging requires multiple access points to the backing. While purging the carpet, be sure to blow all the debris as far as possible from under the seats.
If pet hair is an issue, spray the carpet with the static eliminator product and let stand a few minutes. Take the pet hair remover brush in one hand and the vacuum in the other hand. Brush toward the vacuum, working in straight lines.
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Light stains can often be removed without chemicals by using the vapor steamer. Utilizing a diaper fold technique, attach a quality white terry cloth towel to the triangular brush attachment. Apply the wrapped brush attachment to the stains while depressing the vapor release button and brushing the stain simultaneously.
This method is known as the heat transfer method; the vapor transfers the stain from the carpet and onto the towel. Many times red stains will require a red stain remover product to assist in the transfer of the stain.
Other stains may require additional assistance of a professional stain remover product or multiple products. The vapor steamer is much less aggressive on carpets than the work involved in extraction and even more so when stains can be removed without the assistance of chemicals.
Heavily soiled stains may require the use of a hot water extractor, stiff bristle floor brush and carpet stain remover. Determine the source of the stain as a guide for what product to use. Spray the stain remover product/products on the stain and brush vigorously.
Allow the stain remover to sit for several minutes before dispersing the water and extracting. Repeat the process if necessary.
After removing stains, a final vacuuming will most likely be required to remove debris dislodged from the caret during stain removal.
Be sure the carpet is dry before placing the floor mats back in the vehicle. Utilizing the vehicles heater or a blower machine with the vehicles doors open will speed drying time.
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Arlington softball wins 4A state championship
Ladines strikes out 15 in a 2-1 win over Camas to claim first fastpitch state title
Ladines struck out 15, including the last final batters of the game to strand the potential tying run at second base, and Arlington (22-3) claimed its first fastpitch state title Saturday night with a 2-1 win over Camas at Merkel Sports Complex.
Ladines also went 3-for-3 with two doubles and a run batted in to help the Eagles finish 4-0 and outscore opponents 24-1 at the two-day event.
"I've been looking for this for so long," said Ladines, a Kent State recruit. "Our five seniors started together when we were 10-year-old Little League all-stars and we figured, 'What the heck? Why not do it and finish it together?'."
Ladines struck out 17 and homered as Arlington began the day with a 6-0 win over Richland in the semifinals. She also pitched the Eagles to two shutout wins during Friday's opening day.
Camas (20-5) reached the title game with a 2-0 semifinal win over defending champion Woodinville.
Tahoma (25-5) defeated Woodinville (23-3) 7-4 in the game for third and fourth places when Bre West hit a one-out, three-run homer to left field in the eighth inning.
That extra-inning game pushed back the starting time for the championship by 1 hour, but Arlington and Camas made it worth the wait.
Camas coach Ken Nidick started pitcher Katie Schroeder, but the sophomore lasted three batters. Senior Hayley Fields led off the game with a double to right-center and scored on Ladines' one-out double to a similar spot.
Junior Harli Hubbard relieved Schroeder and allowed five hits and struck out nine in 61/3 innings.
Ladines struck out six in the first two innings before facing a big challenge.
Amee Aarhus led off Camas' third with an infield single and stole second base. Lena Richards tied the score at 1 with what appeared to be a triple, but the umpires called her out for missing second base. Erin Tauscher doubled to right with two outs, but Ladines struck out Hubbard to end the threat.
Eagles center fielder Marisa Rathert made the defensive gem of the game when she chased down Schroeder's long fly to open the fourth. Rathert knocked down the fence, tumbled over and held the ball.
Ladines' one-out double in the fifth moved Katelyn McDonald to third base. Lynsey Amundson's grounder to second base drove in what proved to be the winning run.
Camas pinch-hitter McKinley Johnson dropped a one-out double to right in the seventh, but Ladines struck out Aarhus and Richards to net the title.
"Our team came together," Ladines said. "We didn't have as many hits as we normally do, but we were on the ball, kept fighting and didn't give up."
Arlington 2, Camas 1
At Merkel Sports Complex
Arlington 100 010 0—2 8 0
Camas 001 000 0—1 5 0
Ronnie Ladines and Lynsey Amundson. Katie Schroeder, Harli Hubbard (1) and Farnham. WP—Ladines. LP—Hubbard. 2B—Ladines (A) 2, Erin Tauscher (C), Grindy (C), Hayley Fields (A), Amundson. Records—Arlington 23-3 overall. Camas 22-6.
Arlington 6, Richland 0
At Merkel Sports Complex
Richland 000 000 0—0 6 1
Arlington 230 010 0—6 11 0
Andrews and April Utechet. Ladines and Amundson. WP—Ladines. LP—Andrews. 2B—Hayden Fields (A). HR—Ladines (A). Records—Arlington 23-3 overall.
S/O to Arlington Softball for being 2013 STATE CHAMPS!!!! #ATOWN
— Max Gray (@alldaymaxgray) May 26, 2013
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Happy Birthday to one of my closest friends and your new STATE CHAMPION!! Words cannot explain how… instagram.com/p/Zwlb5bEMHH/
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State Champs! twitter.com/Marshhoops00/s…
— Joe Marsh (@Marshhoops00) May 26, 2013
Congrats to the Arlington softball team on winning State! Way to rep Wesco ladies
— Jason Todd (@Jason_Todd10) May 26, 2013
Are you kiddin me? Wow! So proud of an incredible performance with no errors. Coach Eng, his staff, his girls has made Atown proud.Congrats!
— Nick Brown (@NBrown141) May 26, 2013
This is amazing. I can not believe this. I am so happy to be an eagle. #EagleNation
— Anthony Parra (@AnthonyParra3) May 26, 2013
4th team to go to state, and 2nd team to make it to the championship. Arlington has had an amazing year for athletes. #EagleNation
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This game is intense!!! Lets go Arlington! One more inning!
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FranklinBR: "if allowed on this board onward,"
So far as I know, the moderator of this forum has not banned anyone with the possible exception of people who come here to sell drugs or sex or insurance or porn or the like. Merely peddling, er, promoting religion doesn't upset him or the rest of us. I don't think you need to concern yourself with the possibility of being ejected from this forum. The worst that might happen is that some people will find so little value in your posts that they ignore you. Well, maybe worse than that, some might address abusive posts to you. If that bothers you, you can ignore them.
I don't have the patience to read those long posts you put up. I just sample them. Nothing personal. You are amazingly prolix/verbose/long-winded/whatever. You may need to practice more economy of expression if you are ever to get church members to sit through your sermons. Life is short, and the golf course beckons.
On the subject of respect and kindness that you raised: I mean to be both truthful and tactful but, if I cannot be both and express my opinions, then I choose to be truthful. Here is an example. I regard religious devotion as an emotional disorder, a medical condition. As Freud or Freudians say, religion is a shared neurosis just as neurosis is a private religion. I think that those who suffer from that condition deserve the same kindness and consideration that we would naturally extend to those suffering from any other contagious affliction, tuberculosis for example. I don't extend that consideration to those crazies who advocate violence against people with different beliefs or, as Sam Harris emphasizes, those with more moderate beliefs who nevertheless give aid and comfort to the crazies. I have a deep aversion to parents teaching their children to believe in an ogre of a God, but I mind my own business as long as they don't foment or facilitate violence.


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The purpose of this study was to determine if an individual's happiness or level of life satisfaction while engaging in experiential avoidance can increase as a result of the individual's values, ability to cope with stressful events and his or her ability to cognitively defuse negative thoughts. Participants consisted of 16 male and 42 female students at California Lutheran University between the ages of 18 to 46. All students completed a self administered survey packet containing six scales. Scales included in the packet were an avoidance questionnaire, a cognitive diffusion scale, a coping scale, a values inventory, a subjective happiness scale, and life satisfaction scale. A multiple regression analysis indicated that coping and values did not have an effect on the relationship between happiness or satisfaction with life. Cognitive diffusion did not have an effect on happiness, however it did have an effect on the relationship between satisfaction with life and avoidance.
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The counseling profession is becoming more multifaceted as the U.S. population shows an increasing demographic shift in ethnic minority groups, including Native Americans. However, there is substantial evidence that Native Americans underutilize mental health services, although they are exposed to more stressors than European-Americans. This study explored the perceptions of Native Americans towards mental health practitioners who serve them. My hypothesis was that Native Americans would find a counselor's cultural competency the most important variable despite counselor ethnicity. This was both confirmed and contested by the focus group data. This qualitative research with Native American produced valuable data as tribal members revealed their perspectives on counselor ethnicity, counselor cultural competence, cognitive match, counselor empathy, trustworthiness and confidentiality. Results revealed that tribal members expressed that agencies do not show enough interest in understanding the Native American experience. Tribal members also emphasized that understanding on the part of the counselor was of primary importance and may be a more feasible approach to addressing cultural competence issues.
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by Loretta Ransom (August, 2011)
The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between drug and alcohol use behaviors and mental health within a sample of college students by using a screening and brief intervention (SBI) protocol. Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) is an intervention model that identifies individuals who are problem substance users and provides them with a motivational intervention designed to promote appropriate steps to address the severity of the problem. For those with non dependent, problem substance use, a brief intervention can produce substantial reductions in alcohol and drug use. For those who have more serious substance abuse or dependence disorders, referral to appropriate treatment is warranted. This model represents a paradigm shift in how, when, and for whom substance use services are provided, with the focus on preventing further dependence as opposed than merely the treatment of the current dependencies. The SBIRT model utilizes screening tools to first identify persons at risk of developing substance use disorders, intervention techniques to assist individuals to reduce and or abstain from harmful alcohol and drug use, and referral to appropriate treatment programs for individuals who demonstrate a high risk of use.
There are many different types of screening tools utilized with SBIRT. One standardized, scripted screening tool, the Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST), has gained prominence and considerable usage, especially when used for screening for all substances (not just alcohol). This interview-guided screening tool was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and has been studied cross-culturally in eight countries. It provides a detailed assessment of both alcohol and illicit drug use (including injection drug use) and provides information on hazardous, harmful, or dependent use. It was originally developed for use in primary care settings but has been applied in other settings, such as trauma centers, mental health settings and college health centers.
SBIRT can be utilized in different types of settings where at-risk individuals may seek services, and by various professionals, who may or may not have prior substance use counseling experience. As such, one of the key benefits of utilizing SBIRT is increased organizational capacity to screen and deliver timely interventions for individuals at risk of substance use. Several studies have demonstrated long-term benefits of SBIRT, including decreases in the frequency and severity of drug and alcohol use, (Burke, Arkowitz, & Menchola, 2003), reduction in the risk of trauma associated with use (Gentilello et al. 1999; Fleming et al. (2002), increase in number of patients who enter long-term treatment, reduction in adverse effects of combining alcohol and other medications, and net health-care savings (Gentilello, Ebel, Wickizer, Salkever, & Rivara, 2005). While most of these outcomes have been well demonstrated among alcohol users interfacing with primary care settings, there have been promising approaches to the use of SBIRT with substance users in other settings.
Between 2006-2009 6,772 University students were pre-screened for drug and alcohol use with the Alcohol Use Disorders Test Consumption Questions (AUDIT-C) (Dawson, Grant, Stinson & Zhou, 2005) and students who screened positive were given a full-screen Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) (Henry-Edwards, Humeniuk, Ali, Poznyak, & Monteiro, 2003). Previous 30-day substance use and mental health data were extracted from the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Client Outcome Measure (Center for Substance Abuse Treatment [CSAT] GPRA Client Outcome Measures, 2005) which was administered at baseline and at six month follow-up. Reductions in binge drinking, marijuana use, and days of depression and anxiety were found in male and female students. In addition, significant associations were found for binge drinking and anxiety at baseline. Screening and brief intervention procedures appear to be effective in aiding to reduce problematic drug and alcohol use within the college population and the GPRA client measure is effective in capturing clients' mental health outcomes at intake and follow-up. Used in conjunction, the screening tools and client outcome measure tool provided a practical motivational framework and specific intervention procedures for addressing substance abuse and mental health issues.
"Aggression, Fantasy Proneness And Pornography Use As Predictors of Sexually Aggressive Ideations In College Students"
by Danielle Todaro (November 2007)
The purpose of this study was to examine aggression, fantasy proneness and pornography use as predictors of sexaully violent ideations among male and female college students. This study was carried out with the college population as sexual violence and aggression are prominent in this community.
Furthermore, both sexes were examined in order to determine if any discernable gender differences existed among these three factors. A total of 93 male and female students from a small faith-based university completed self-report questionnaires in order to obtain information about their levels of aggression, fantasy proneness and pornography use.
Students were then asked to choose the most appealing scenario from a series of three sexual vignettes ranging from low to highly sexually aggressive. These data were studied using multiple regression analysis to determine the predictive qualifites of each three factors.
Results indicate that use of violent pornography among male college students may predict sexaully violent ideations in that population. The results, however, failed to dermine if aggression, fantasy proneness and pornography use are predicative of these same ideations in females.
"Fantasy Proneness and Daydreaming Styles: Inquiry into Correlates of Affect Regulation and Adult Attachment"
by Laura O'Neill (August 2007)
The purpose of this current study was to explore possible relationships between adult romantic attachment, affect regulation, and the imaginative processes of fantasy proneness and daydreaming styles in a convenience sample of 98 student volunteers from a southern California liberal arts university.
Attachment styles and dimensional scores, affective biases, levels of fantasy proneness, and styles of daydreaming were determined using self-report inventories and written responses. Findings from the study indicate that fantasy proneness was significantly predicted by and predictive of Positive-Constructive Daydreaming and Guilt and Fear-of-Failure Daydreaming (GFFD).
Attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance were both significantly predicted by Negative Affect. Attachment anxiety was further predicted by the daydreaming styles of GFFD and Poor Attentional Control. More specifically, individuals with a preoccupied attachment style had significantly higher scores on GFFD and Negative Affect compared to securely attached individuals.
Overall, predictive relationships were found between attachment, affect regulation, and daydreaming styles as well as between daydreaming styles and fantasy proneness, but the relationship between adult attachment and fantasy proneness appears to be indirect.
"Condom Use Self-Efficacy and Observed Condom Use Skills in College Students"
by Erick Robert Elhard (June 2007)
The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between condom use self-efficacy and measurable condom use skills in college students. Research has shown that college students frequently engage in sexual activity, though their knowledge regarding the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases and the skills necessary to practice safe sex have been called into questions.
The Condom Use Self-Efficacy Scale (CUSES) and the Measure of Observed Condom Use Skills (MOCUS) were utilized along with a demographic and personal history sheet to accomplish the purpose of the study. As part of the quasi-experiment, 40 undergraduates were evaluated to see how gender and order effects impacted performance on the CUSES and the MOCUS.
All participants were recruited haphazardly in campus dormitories and all participants were briefed regarding the nature and intent of the current study. Data were analyzed utilizing a 2-way MANOVA design. No gender differences were found, but results showed an order of presentation effect.


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And this sample pass is chemically approved by me
Thread: Sample Pass: Aldehydics
As some of you know, I have been yammering for ages about hosting an aldehydic sample pass- and here it finally is! Most, more likely all, perfumes contain aldehydes but not all are aldehydics. I hope this pass will demonstrate the difference. Aldehydes provide lift and sparkle to a scent; without them, perfumes tend to sit flat and heavy on the skin. When we refer to scents that are aldehydic, we specifically mean those containing straight chain aliphatic aldehydes, typically C10-C12. No.5 is a textbook example, with its overdose of aliphatic aldehydes. It was also the inspiration for this pass, after having my own from hate to love experience with it. But not all aldehydics smell like No.5 and this diverse little group of samples will prove that. I spent months carefully editing down to what I thought should really be here. There were loads more I'd have liked to include but sample passes can sometimes become scary when they grow too large. If the interest is there however, I could easily offer a series of aldehydic passes. For now, I'd like to offer these:
Amouage Gold- thanks to our lovely 30 Roses!
Weil Antilope- introduced to me and shared with the group by our jujy54. A perfectly fitting scent for the queen of the universe!
Givenchy l'Interdit- VINTAGE parfum. This was Audrey Hepburn's scent. When told this would be released to the public, she said, "I forbid it"! Of course, she lost that argument.
Lancome Climat- La Collection re-issue
Two from Guerlain- Chant d'Aromes and Liu, both current. Liu is a 2009 re-issue of this classic Guerlain aldehydic.
Divine l'Ame Soeur
Le Labo Aldehyde 44- the Dallas city exclusive
Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Iris Poudre
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche- rose bathroom spray to me but does get enough love from others to deserve a spot here. Someone is bound to love this.
Etat Libre d'Orange Sex Pistols- the most fun of the bunch! Black leather, Aquanet and sparkly, aldehydic citrus. Leans masculine but I'd love to have this to wear out on wild nights!
Knize Two- again a masculine and a gorgeous one, too. This girly-girl would also be very happy to own a bottle of this scent.
Caron Nocturnes
Andy Tauer Tableau de Parfums Miriam- one of the most masterful of the group. Absolutely divine- if only I could get along with that darned sour Tauerade.
Estee Lauder Pleasures Intense- I knew I had to include the snowblindness-inducing aldehydes of the Lauder house but had no White Linen on hand. This one still serves as a fine example, though.
Chanel No.22- VINTAGE Eau de Cologne. The current Exclusifs EDT is recognizably 22 but the vintage is quite different and preferable if you ask me. This particular juice is beautifully preserved; aldehydes fresh as the day they were born. Our own Warum is the lucky owner of this gorgeous bottle.
And of course we have the BIG dog- Chanel No.5. Not just some No.5. though but all of it!
Every version of No.5 is a different beast. We get so many posters asking which concentration is "best". I've decided to offer each of the currently available-in-store concentrations for comparison so some of you can answer that frequent question for yourselves. I have left out Eau Premiere as it's a flanker and not terribly aldehydic (o.k., o.k., we are including it! Peer pressure works.). So we have:
No.5 EDT
No.5 EDP
No.5 Sensual Elixir- a gel based perfume. The little insert that comes with it claims this version uses more natural materials than all other versions.
No.5 Parfum
No.5 Eau Premiere
And for an extra special treat, I am also including Vintage 1950's No.5 Parfum! I'm very, very happy to be able to share this one! All credit to Whitefluffy for tracking this baby down!
So, there you have it! Seventeen very different scents, all from the same category. I think I can squeeze in 5 samplers. I have two spots reserved for Schilling and Genie Jeanie . That leaves 3 spots we can go ahead and fill right now!
Rules, I ask only that you be a registered BN member since Jan.1, 2013 and have made at least 10 posts. Also some of these samples are spray vials, which do tend to be used up faster than dabbers. Please limit yourself to 1-2 sprays with the spray decants, out of regard to those behind you in line.
Anyone interested? Doesn't matter if you're a veteran who has tried some of these already and want to re-visit or if you're newer to this and feel clueless and inept about aldehydes! I hope this will be a fun learning experience for us all!
And lastly, I must thank Warum and Whitefluffy for contributions to this pass. It would not be nearly as special without the scents you introduced me to and shared with me.
Mailing Order:
1. cacio
2. Genie Jeanie
3. Schilling
4. sjg3839
5. jujy54
Last edited by PerfumedLady; 24th February 2013 at 05:52 PM.
The nose wants what it wants!
I'm always up for a sample pass. But I'm monopolizing them. Put me in if nobody else shows up, but do not give me priority - I can go to the end if there are leftovers.
Holy moly, that is some project. All of those in one pass? Reminds me of Hilaire's (so mised!) heroic Citric Chypric pass. I'd be interested in maybe 5 of them, after that my nose gives out.
What do insomniac perfumers do to fall asleep? They count chypres!
Lucas! Thank you so much! My intro post is a bit rambly but if it's approved by an actual chemist, I'm cool with it! That stamp of approval means the world, my friend. You know a few of these; hope you'll pop in with some thoughts!
cacio, yes I was hoping you'd have time for this! In fact, if it's o.k. timewise for you, I'd like to put you first. Are you home for a bit, no immediate travel plans? I have a little sample I've been wanting to send you and this would give me the perfect opportunity to mail it. The other two sweet gals won't mind and I really don't think we'll have more takers than this pass can hold. And you have offered your share of passes-you are entitled to join!
I'm pleased to announce that sjg3839 will be joining us! Will update the mailing order as soon as I hear if my plans work for cacio.
jujy, I could put you last so you can sniff at your leisure. Tempted?
The nose wants what it wants!
I can take the last place since I'm still new at reviewing frags and would give me more time to sniff them all PerfumedLady?
I'm not OLD...I'm VINTAGE!
PL, I would be delighted to have Cacio take the first slot! You've tried your best to educate me on aldehydes, but I still feel like a deer in the headlights. His sage observations would be very welcomed to help sort things out for this ol' pea brain of mine!
Of course you can southerngardens, will put you in now!
Well that makes five! I will go ahead and put cacio in the first spot but will wait until Monday to mail; the order may still change as needed. Genie, I don't blame you, I know it sounds intimidating! I had to learn it all, too! You'll feel much more confident about aldehydes after this, I assure you. Thanks for joining everyone, looking forward to it!
The nose wants what it wants!
You're more than welcome, Genie! It was a lot of fun to make this sample pass! Even though I do not like some of them. I learned a lot from these myself! I can't wait to hear how this L'Interdit compares to your bottle! I thought the sample was beautiful but I had never tried it before. Not an expert on that one at all!
Everyone, be sure to send your mailing details to the person ahead of you! Nighty-night, all; will check back tomorrow to see if cacio has any objections to the order.
The nose wants what it wants!
Thank You PerfumedLady for putting this pass together! It's a wonderful learning tool for me and it's greatly appreciated!
I'm not OLD...I'm VINTAGE!
Yes, I think we can still squeeze in our jujy! Some of these may run low but I'm sure there will be more than enough for jujy to get her fill.
southerngardens, still take all the time you need! I want you to get the most out of this you possibly can!
The nose wants what it wants!
I'm happy to join as said and can go first, but again, I don't want to monopolize.
Fifteen is a huge number to sample, but if you would like to add Amouage Gold (woman) edp to it, I can sent you a sample to tuck in.
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I've gained so much from the passes & also stuck my nose in every one of them! Yep, I'm the next sponsor!
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Oh gosh, I'm so rude!!! Mea culpa. You already have plans for extending your pass & I will just plan my own dang event!!!!
What an amazing sample pass PerfumedLady! Had all slots not been filled I would have loved to take part. Now I will instead look forward to following the thread :-)
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30R, thank you so much, that's an outstanding offer! I already have this pass sealed up and ready to go but I'd love to take you up on it if I do continue this pass as a series. But Genie Jeanie has been kicking around ideas for a pass and she was consdering an Amouage theme; if she'd like it, please share it with her instead. Genie, you are not rude-never be afraid to speak up here! That's how we get things done!
cacio, thank you for your flexibility! I know Genie is happy you're going first and I think the rest of the crew will feel relieved, too! Will be on its way to you Monday morning.
Plaisir, I never dreamed this would fill up so fast! I'll enjoy having you follow along, feel free to pop in with any thoughts/ questions. And do stay tuned; looks like we may be continuing this theme with more passes!
The nose wants what it wants!
Alternate suggestion: I could mail the Amouage Gold directly to cacio to sample first and then add to the box...unless it is just one fragrance too much for everyone. If not desired, then yes, I can save it and send it with a future pass.
I'm not trying to crash the party, just thought as an aldehydic floral it was too good to not offer it. You already have an amazing set of samples, PL!!
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That's our smart 30R, always thinking! Yes, I like that idea! I think everyone will be happy to have Gold included and really, when a pass is already too large, what's one more?! Thank you, this is great! Will update our list now!
The nose wants what it wants!
Okay then! I can mail it out today if I can get cacio's address.
How much juice of each sample are you including?
Edit: Mailed to cacio.
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I'll PM the addy here in a sec!
Amount is up to you; these are varied in size. Some are just the 1ml sample vials, ranging up to 2.5ml spray vials. Some of these were hard to track down and I of course had to take what I could get. These are mostly sillage monsters though, as Genie noted. I know Gold is potent, I think just a small sample vial should do just fine.
The nose wants what it wants!
What a wonderful cozy group! I hope it will be alright if I pop in with some thoughts on those I tried? I have a feeling this will be a very fun pass!!!
Oh, yes! I expect you to help me out by sharing some thoughts, as your schedule allows! And any questions that may come up about those scents from your bottles could definitely use your insight, please!
Did I ever send you any No.5 Sensual Elixir to try, Whitefluffy? If not, I'll put it in your next package. Don't know what you'll think but maybe it's a version Mr. W will like!
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The package went out first class (with DC) this morning! We're on our sparkly way!
cacio, I went way overboard with packaging, the envelope looks like a football! But the samples are in metal soap tins (except for the sample that is yours to keep; that is wrapped separately); you need not follow my example when you pass it on. And remember the Amouage Gold from 30R will arrive first!
Last edited by PerfumedLady; 14th January 2013 at 02:37 PM.
The nose wants what it wants!
I'll forward Chanel No 5's (red-headed step-child) Eau Premiere, to Team Leader Cacio so we've all got a 360 degree take on this Chanel family. I'm sure it would have been in this pass, if Perfumed Lady hadn't shared it with me first, earlier last year.
Can't wait to see how this unrolls. Thank you for including me.
I'm looking forward to see how this sample pass evolves. It's going to be a lot of fun I think.
When I only have some time I will try to post some short "Did you knows..." about aldehydes from a chemists approach. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I will try to answer when I can.
Schilling, that's so sweet but I did actually intend to leave Eau Premiere out. It simply isn't very aldehydic and it's not a concentration but a flanker. To my mind, EP is more fruity floral than aldehydic. Let's leave this one out of this pass. No need to send it on unless cacio just would like to have it. But thank you, anyway!
Thank you so much, Lucas! I will be forever grateful if you can make time to enhance our chemistry lesson!
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Just got the nicely packed big envelope (and got also Amouage Gold from schilling). Thanks!
It's late, but I just had to put a couple on. Right arm, No 22. As you open the vial, you get the deep sweetness of the drydown. But as soon as it gets on the skin (or on paper) the big oomp of the bright soapy aldehydes comes out, accompanied by elegant florals (especially iris). 30 min in, it's still the aldehydes and Chanel iris, no big sweetness yet.
Left arm, L'interdit. This is strange. On paper, I do smell the bright aldehydes. On skin, they're gone in no time and what's left for now is a strange paper note I've smelled in other vintage perfume. I wonder if that's some material that has turned. This is supposed to be a big lactonic floral. I do feel some creaminess, but not big. Let's see how it develops.
On paper, I have Knize Two. It's somewhat different from what I remembered. It is aldehydic but with clean berry-fruity notes and some green florals. I didn't remember it as sweet, but more violet like. But I'll have to try on skin.
Amouage Gold is big and rich and yet bright, the florals are so thick as to be almost oily, yet it retains the oomph and cleanliness from the aldehydes. What I smelled in stores recently seemed somewhat less rich than this, but it's hard to say. Jasmine has been restricted, so that could account for the difference.
I'm so glad it made it time for the weekend!
No.22, you nailed why I prefer vintage- MUCH less sweet than Exclusifs EDT to my nose. Aren't those some seriously sparkly aldehydes? I love that EDC!
I'm hoping Genie Jeanie will be able to tell us more about the condition of that L'Interdit sample, as she owns a bottle. While I thought the sample was lovely, it felt a bit boneless to me. Of course, it could be that the lactonic florals are meant to wear that way; I have little experience with this one.
Knize Two is violety/irisy to me, will be interested to hear what happened on skin, cacio! Another one I just love.
And the Gold came from 30 Roses and I do believe it's an older bottle. Maybe we'll get lucky and she'll pop in with some details on that! Your sniffer is very astute; I bet you're right on this.
Was so happy to see you'd posted already cacio, I very much enjoyed reading your thoughts with my morning coffee! I had a feeling you'd tear into these right away. Hope you have fun with this!
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The bottle of Amouage Gold is one that I bought NIB from Moreda back in 2009, so it is a little older than the current formulation, but not the original crystal bottle with the 24k plating.
The bottle is also not the opaque gold colored ones sold in the USA-- it's clear glass with a domed plastic lid with a design, just like the bottle I've seen for Ubar, Dia etc. (I'll upload a photo of it later.)
Maybe your sample will arrive today, PL. I'll be interested in your opinion of it.
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Yes, I was thinking today, too. Mail usually arrives in the afternoon; will pop back in later and let you know if it came. I will post my thoughts here, as this one will be new to me!
Thanks again for all the info, 30R! That will be very helpful to everyone!
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Whee! I get the leftovers. As well you know, I love another great aldehyde, Weil Antilope (vintage). Love your description of ELdO Sex Pistols.
What do insomniac perfumers do to fall asleep? They count chypres!
Yes, you do, jujy! And I think there should be at least a few dribbles of each one for you! But do not feel overwhelmed; remember you have the freedom to play with these anytime you see fit. No deadlines for you!
You know what, I thought of Antilope! I still think of it often, it's right up there with my favorite aldehydics. But I couldn't bear to beg a sample from you after you were so generous to us with that Weil pass. I will have to hunt up a sample for next time; it does look like we could do another round of aldehydics. More people should know Antilope.
And thank you for the compliment! Scents I love are always easy for me to describe. Scents I don't love....well, not so much!
The nose wants what it wants!
Tried a couple more. On skin, the le Labo, uncharacteristically, does what it says. A big sparkly aldehyde; on my skin, there's a significant amount of berry sweetness. Not as bad as it sounds, because the aldehydes keep it in check. LT calls it a minature white linen: in part, it is, but I think that WL is not just bigger, but richer, with nice florals and a deep rose, which I do not detect in this. Nice, but just nice, and really not worth the asking price.
Pleasures (which I had tried before): entirely abstract, radiating cleanliness and absence of bacterial life. Admirable in its own way. Still, as it goes, there's something that doesn't sit well with me. It becomes to my nose almost shrill and unpleasant, as some sharp cleaning substance that may do its job but smells wrong. A personal thing evidently.
Nocturnes: nice pleasant aldehydic floral at first. Then some chemical that disturbs me comes out - something between light bilge (very light) and florist burp - I've noticed it before in other perfumes defined as elegant florals (for instance, to a much larger extent, in Bas de soie). So again, a personal reaction. Turin defines it as so predictable it would be considered normal at a Miss Texas lineup, and, indeed, there's really nothing of particular interest in this floral.
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Here is the bottle of Amouage Gold. As you can see, it is not the typical bottle sold in the USA. The BNer I bought it lives in the Netherlands, and I'm not sure where he bought his (vast) collection of Amouage.
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no particular development for those two. Interdit a lactonic floral with said so so, turned (?) note, and Knize two violet fruity also on skin (perhaps on skin more violet, but still some berry).
30 roses:
who knows when things changed. the jasmine restriction came into effect in 2010, so 09 could still be a richer formulation. In any case, whatever version this is, it smells excellent.
jujy (I forgot to answer):
indeed, I don't need Antelope, which I smelled in the Weil pass. It was one of the few big oldies that did nothing for me. It just didn't tell me anything, and went away quickly. Must be anosmic to parts of it.
Now don't get scared, gang- it's only one more and I promise I won't add another after this one! I think some of you will be very glad to try Antilope. It's beautiful!
cacio, he of the perfume-eating skin, at least we know the No.5 extrait will last a bit for you! I can't tell you how much it aggravates me that I get no longevity with it-but you do! Lol!
That bottle is so gorgeous, 30R. For once, a bottle that really matches the scent inside! It does indeed seem that your bottle must have more natural jasmine than current bottles.
I'm trying Gold with you samplers-and loving it! Will write up a post on it soon!
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A few more today:
Iris poudre: as per name. Nice, clean iris. With a certain sweet berry note, but not too strong. I prefer my irises a little rootier and drier, but this is well done, if uninspiring. Women who like fruity florals should get acquainted with this rather than the syrups.
Divine l'ame soeur: nice bright aldehydics up top, then dry woody with a touch of sugar. Nice, but to my nose devoid of any sparkle. Makes for a good clean masculine superior to the Allures &co.
Climat: I had smelled this at the duty free in France, don't know if this is the recent version, but it smells the same, that is, good. Aldehydic floral that smells rich, almost warm, and enveloping. Could go on my to buy list.
Rive Gauche: I had smelled this already (modern version). Rich aldehydic rose, somewhat dark. I sprayed this on paper and it felt a little cleaner than what I remembered, but it could be the paper. Will try again on skin. In any case, my birth-year scent Calandre feels more serene, creamier and with the right amount of spices, and I prefer it.
Liu: nice clean, citrusy jasmine - in another pass I just smelled the Donna Karan and I must say I prefer the denser DK. That said, as I commented there - now that jasmine has been restricted - the comment "just a simple jasmine" is not valid anymore.
Still, I'd have preferred a darker, more indolic jasmine.
Chant d'Aromes: on paper, for now. Nice aldehyidic floral, and with a dose of peach skin. Luca Turin said that it was initially an aldehydic floral with a big dose of peach, then lost it and became a generic aldehidic floral, then got back some of the peach, but not all. This one definitely has some, though not too much, so it's probably of the last type. It's ok, but the florals smell a little bit too juvenile, almost hinting at the dreaded freesia-peony florist hybrids, so I don't se myself wearing this. But to be fair one has to try on skin.
Finally, I started to explore the big No 5 packet! I assume the edt and edp are the current ones, which I know well, so I may not spray them. Of course, I was rather more tempted by the two (!) extraits. I just put them on 15 min ago, so they'll have to be reexamined. For now: the current one is crispier and cleaner, and with less florals. I had sprayed the current one last year in a duty free, and it felt even cleaner and soapier and less floral. So I don't know if this isn't the very latest variety, or more likely, if the act of spraying made the difference. Spraying immediately envelops you in a cloud of clean, soapy aldehydes, something which dabbing was not.
The old one has richer florals, and less aldehydes, but of course less aldehydes could be accounted for by age. Indeed, on skin I note a sort of cardboardy note which I smelled also in the interdit, and which I smelled also in a ruined no 5 extrait I have. It's not very evident, but now that I know it, my nose perceives it. It doesn't appear on paper (I have the two also on paper), only on skin. I'm wondering if it's something that turned, or just my skin.
In any case, even if not as strong as last year, I am now surrounded by a beautiful, abstract, clean cloud.
Wow, that was fast, Cacio!! All these beautiful scents now coming my way! I'm especially looking forward to testing the Chanel No 5 scents. All of them are new territory for me, so the comparisons will be a fantastic opportunity. From your descriptions, Climat sounds quite interesting & I just might find a love in Liu. Big indolic flowers are usually too much for me to enjoy. I see some potential in Knize Two as well. Great reviews, Cacio. Thank you!
Lovely line-up there, Miriam is utterly gorgeous. The only standout aldehydic fragrance you're missing is Stephen Jones by Comme Des Garcons - and even CDG EDP 2011 - OH and M/Mink. 3 super modern interpretations.
Freddie, thank you! I will note your recs for a second, future aldehydic pass! The response to this one has been much more than I expected. I had it in mind to keep this pass to around 10 scents but obviously I found it impossible to edit down that much. To be honest, smaller passes work a bit better. But I really did feel all of these should be here; I just couldn't cut any more!
Miriam is the Tauer I wish I could wear. It's very nearly perfect if you ask me. I admire Mr. Tauer and his work so much but his base does not like my skin. Still, I wouldn't have him change a thing; he's an original. I do hope someone in the group will fall in love with Miriam.
cacio, some details on the dates of those scents for you:
Climat- you are correct, this is recent. Came from a La Collection bottle, the ones with the wonky caps that went to discounters shortly after their release.
Chant d'Aromes- yes, most recent version. Right again!
No.5- yes, EDT & EDP are current. My EDP was purchased in Jan. 2011, EDT and extrait in spring of 2012. All were bought new; my Chanels come from Macy's or Chanel.com. When I want vintage, that is left for Whitefluffy to seek out; she is the e-bay expert.
You were 4 for 4 on those cacio! Great investigative sniffing!
Last edited by PerfumedLady; 20th January 2013 at 03:25 PM.
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Great reviews Cacio! Thanks so much! I can't wait till it's my turn, though I don't know if my nose is as finely tuned as your is yet.
I'm not OLD...I'm VINTAGE!
M/Mink? No thanks... the bilgey concoction is one of my no-no scents.
I had forgotten to comment on Sex Pistols. Perhaps because I don't like it. The scent is taken over by some (to my nose) unpleasant woody amber and smells like alcohol cleaner. But then I tend not to like woody ambers.
In the No 5 territory, I tried the elixir sensuel. The opening reminded me a lot of a gorgeous No 5 bath oil (which unfortunately Chanel isn't doing anymore)., perhaps because of the medium. But then it becomes a touch fruitier and sweeter than the alcohol based ones. Good nonetheless.
I have not sprayed these edt and edp, but I know the current ones. To my nose the edp is richer and woodier, but a tad too heavy. The edt is a little inbetween the parfum and the edp, elegant and smooth but not as crisp as the parfum. The parfum remains the most striking, crisp and clean, even though the current version seems a touch deficient in the floral department, which the vintage has. But then there's the strange slightly cardboardy note in the vintage I'm not sure about.
I think this is it - what a wonderful experience! I've been floating in soapy clouds these days. Sometimes next week, off to the next sniffer.
Oooh, I'm surprised (and happy!) that you liked the No.5 elixir!
Thank you so much for participating, cacio! I enjoyed each and every one of your impressions; very glad you joined. Wonderful, as always! Hope you'll be back when I round up another set of aldehydics.
Hmm, bilge in M/Mink? Will this make my stomach turn like SM did? Lol! Sounds a bit scary but I'm not above inflicting bilge on my samplers!
Southerngardens, you are coming along beautifully and already add much here! Do not worry about where you are in comparison to others. All you have to do is keep learning and you'll find your confidence growing. Focus instead on finding YOUR way of thinking and writing about fragrance. Join all of the giant, intimidating sample passes you can!
Last edited by PerfumedLady; 21st January 2013 at 02:56 PM.
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Thank you for the advice PerfumedLady! I will do just that!
I'm not OLD...I'm VINTAGE!
Just got the Eau premiere from Schilling (thanks)! To my nose, it is aldehydic too. Clearly in the No 5 family, this is a variation with more evident citrus. Sweeter and lighter than the others (as jujy was saying), but still with the same smooth soapy cloud, especially at a distance. It is fun to smell all the various No 5 in short succession, the same main theme played with subtle differences in the details.
I also noticed I forgot to comment on Miriam, which I did not spray because I have a big sample myself (from the Brian Pera project). This is a classic, dry aldehydic floral, very elegant and restrained, over the usual Tauerade base, that dry, dusty, flinty base noticeable in many of his composition. The base is interesting because sometimes is seems overwhelming and sometimes not. When I smelled this, it seemed very well done, just a background. Whereas it seemed too strong in Orange star and Rose chypree, as well as the first time I smelled Loretta (a tuberose). Then the second time I smelled Loretta it seemed back in check again, so who knows. I'll have to retry Miriam soon.
Yes, EP certainly has aldehydes but for me, it's the least traditionally aldehydic version of No.5. I originally cut this one from the line-up because I just don't feel it holds its own next to the others in this group. I was shocked to find the gel SE holds its sparkle on this skin more; I expected the Elixir to be much less aldehydic. You're right, it is fun to sniff them all side by side- go ahead and throw EP in if you like, cacio.
There are so many Tauers I think are beautiful- just not for my own wearing. My skin plays up the more sour aspects of Tauerade to an unpleasant degree, I'm afraid. When I first tried Miriam, though, I knew I had to give it some exposure. I do think it's one of the finest modern aldehydics out there. Now that I've lost my tuberose fear, I must try Loretta!
Last edited by PerfumedLady; 23rd January 2013 at 01:32 PM.
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Oh, PerfumedLady I am afraid you might not like Loretta at all! I can send you a sample, of course, but to my nose it's a cheap grape soda on his even more overpowering this time base. I just took one whiff from the vial and it stuck in my nose for hours. Of course, it's a testament to quality of Mr'. Tauers perfumes, but I was quite disappointed unfortunately. And I had hard times picking up tuberose in there.
I did like Miriam very much, but to me it' was like a different version on Chanel n 5 parfum on his famous Tauerade. I am still his huge fan however and was very much intrigued by Lys de Desert.
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M/Mink is definitely bilgey - in the opening at least. But the opening is just PURE adoxal aldehyde - which is surprisingly, very very challenging - it dries down to a beeswax/incense/patchouli. I love it >
The package arrived safe & sound, & I hope to start testing tonight. Thank you, Cacio!
Looks like I'm going to be a busy lady for a while with all of these scents! Just love your presentation of these PerfumedLady! Such nice little tins to keep everything safe & organized. You're giving me some excellent ideas! Hope to start posting some impressions tomorrow. Happy Sunday, everyone!
Did the Antilope arrive, Genie Jeanie?
What do insomniac perfumers do to fall asleep? They count chypres!
I've started writing up some reviews & will begin posting when the site stabilizes a bit. Having muchos problemas!!
Update: Jujy's Antilope arrived! Thank you, Jujy! It will be in my test lineup tomorrow.
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Oh, jujy, thank you again and again for sending out the Antilope! I'm so happy we're including that beauty!
I don't blame you, Genie! The site has exhausted even my nearly-bottomless well of patience. Hope it's resolved soon; meanwhile I'm considering other avenues for our discussion should BN crap out altogether. There is another, back-up BN disussion forum somewhere on these interwebs; will try to post a link tomorrow. We may just need it.
Freddie, I'm terrified yet intrigued, which means M/Mink is a must try for me! Glad you brought it up; I've actually been curious about the entire line. This will light a fire under me to get a sample order going. And I meant to tell you before, please feel free to chime in with your thoughts on any of these! You need not be in the group to post here about these scents- that goes for everyone!
I don't know, Whitefluffy, since my last post I've only become more baffled by tuberose! You're probably right. I have no idea why I sometimes love it and sometimes loathe it. But I'm willing to bet tuberose+Tauerade won't be a love for me! Of course, that's what I said about the HdP tuberose trilogy. I think we all know I had to eat those words!
Last edited by PerfumedLady; 29th January 2013 at 12:09 AM.
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Just got word from Genie Jeanie that the Antilope has landed!
And, yes, the site is hiccoughing all over the place. Double-posting, asking me if I want to leave, then telling me I can't—it's like a bad boyfriend!
What do insomniac perfumers do to fall asleep? They count chypres!


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In 1862 a constitutional convention was held, but the changes known as the "Copperhead constitution" were not ratified by the voters.[2] A constitutional convention was held in 1920, but in 1922 the changes were rejected by voters.[3]
Article XIV requires that Illinois voters be asked at least every 20 years if they desire a constitutional convention.[4] 1988 was the last time that measure was put to a vote, so in 2008 Illinois voters will be asked if there is a need for a constitutional convention to revise the state constitution. In 1988 the measure failed 900,109 votes for and 2,727,144 against the measure. 1,069,939 other voters choose neither option. [5] In 2008 the convention ballot measure failed with 67.4% voting against it. [6]
- See also: Preambles to state constitutions
The preamble to the Illinois Constitution is:
We, the People of the State of Illinois; grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He has permitted us to enjoy and seeking His blessing upon our endeavors — in order to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the people; maintain a representative and orderly government; eliminate poverty and inequality; assure legal, social and economic justice; provide opportunity for the fullest development of the individual; insure domestic tranquility; provide for the common defense; and secure the blessings of freedom and liberty to ourselves and our posterity - do ordain and establish this Constitution for the State of Illinois.
The 1970 Constitution of Illinois has a preamble and 14 articles.
Article 1 is a Bill of rights and contains similar provisions as the United States Bill of Rights, such as freedom of religion, freedom of speech and freedom of assembly. It also contains items not included in the United States Constitution like section 18, which prohibits discrimination based on sex and section 19, which prohibits discrimination based on physical or mental handicaps.
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Article 3, Suffrage and Elections, describes voting qualifications, disqualifications and other election rules. Section 1 stipulates that a person must be 18 years old and a resident of the state for 30 days to vote. Section 2 disqualifies persons persons convicted of a felony. Section 4 provides that the Illinois General Assembly establish rules for elections. Section 5 establishes rules for the state board of election, requiring that no political party have a majority on the board.
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Article 12, Militia, sets rules for the state militia saying, "The State militia consists of all able-bodied persons residing in the State except those exempted by law." It establishes the Governor of Illinois as the commander in chief of the militia and grants authority to use the militia to "enforce the laws, suppress insurrection or repel invasion."
Article 13, General provisions, establishes rules for persons holding public office. Section 7 provides for public transportation, allowing the General assembly to spend money to provide it.
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- A constitutional convention can be held if 60% of the members of both houses of the Illinois General Assembly vote to place such a question on the ballot.
- Every twenty years, the question of whether to hold a convention is automatically referred to a statewide ballot.
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- Signatures equal to 8% of the total vote cast for governor in the most recent gubernatorial election must be collected.
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Whether the question at hand is about holding a constitutional convention, ratifying an amendment proposed by the Illinois General Assembly, or adopting an initiated constitutional amendment, these ballot questions are only considered successful if voters say "yes" by a supermajority vote of 60% of those voting on the question or a majority of those who cast a ballot for any office in that election.
External links
- Illinois Constitution
- Understanding the Illinois Constitution, Illinois State Bar Association.
- Lesson 7 of the Constitution Study Guide, written for adult GED students in Illinois
- ↑ Lusk, David W. Politics and Politicians: A Succinct History of the Politics of Illinois (Google Books), H. W. Rokker: 1884, pp. 326–328, and p. 142. Retrieved 18 September 2007.
- ↑ Illinois History Teacher, Vol 3:1 1996. Illinois Copperheads & The American Civil War. Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. 1996.
- ↑ Illinois Blue Book 2005-2006. Illinois History timeline.
- ↑ Constitution of the State of Illinois. Article 14 - Constitutional revisions
- ↑ Proposed amendments. 1988 - Proposed call for a Constitutional Convention.
- ↑ "New York Times", Illinois Election Results, 12/9/2008
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Living in the home of a hoarder takes a toll on animals, and Comet the cat was no exception. Rescued last December with three siblings—Donner, Blitzen, and Prancer—Comet suffered from medical, dental, and behavioral issues as a result of years of neglect. While the other three "reindeer" kitties were adopted quickly, Comet took a bit more time. As it turns out, this feisty feline just needed an adopter who could look past his issues and see what a truly "stellar" pet he could be. Here is his Happy Tail.
Comet and his siblings were rescued by the ASPCA's Cruelty Intervention Advocacy (CIA) Team on December 29, 2013, and taken to our Animal Hospital in New York City. At the hospital, Comet's medical exam revealed three rotting teeth that needed to be removed, as well as a history of hematomas (bloody swelling) in his ears. His ears were surgically drained, but a build-up of scar tissue made it difficult for Comet to keep them clean on his own. We knew that his ears would need manual cleaning for the rest of his life, and that whoever adopted him would need to be patient with his occasional resistance to touch. It was a tall order, but he was worth it.
By the end of February, Donner, Blitzen, and Prancer had been adopted, but Comet was still waiting. It was only when we met Kristen N. in late March that we knew his wait was finally over. After being briefed on Comet's issues, Kristen agreed to take on his challenging medical and behavioral needs, and on March 22, she adopted the five-year-old cat and changed his name to Cosmo.
Over the next few months in Kristen's home, Cosmo underwent an amazing transformation. Given structure, love, and patience—possibly for the first time in his life—he blossomed from a temperamental kitty into a truly terrific pet. "Since his adoption, he has brightened up incredibly," Kristen recently told us. "He is now a loving and sweet cat who loves to be pet and to cuddle."
We asked if he is still fearful around humans, and Kristen told us, "Cosmo follows me everywhere! He greets me like a dog when I come home, running up to the door and meowing until he is pet." She adds, "He is always making me laugh. He loves drinking water out of my cup and playing with ice cubes in his paw."
Despite his earlier dental problems, Cosmo has also become a big food-lover. "He knows that I feed him first thing when I wake up," says Kristen, "and he will meow and put his face right into mine or gently press his paw against my arm until I get him his food."
From his early days in the home of a hoarder, this special cat has come a long way. Kristen says, "I am so grateful he came into my life," but we, too, are grateful that she saw his potential. For the first time in his life, this once-neglected Comet has become the shining star of someone's life.
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Kristen, Thank you for giving adorable, precious Cosmo the most wonderful, patient, fun-filled, and loving home. Your baby is the cutest, sweetest little guy. I am so thrilled for the both of you!
Cosmo is a sweet kitty and Kristin is an angel for taking him. He has really done well in her care!
Thank You ASPCA and Angel-Wings to Kristen.!!
I absolutely love Cosmos floppy ears.
Such a beautiful ending to a very sad and desperate beginning. And it would not have happened without Kristen, the ASPCA, CIA and all the many volunteers and doners that bring these miracles together. Thank You All.!
Thank you for adopting Comet, Kristen! Your story is heart-warming, and I hope you have many happy years together.
good for Kristen, this story made me cry. 4 years ago I rescued a starving cat from the street in front of my house, he was HIV positive as well. We are dog people & did not know much about cats. He was a young adult, so I asked the vet if she would keep him & she said she would give him a chance, so we did---we lost him in June, we tried our best to save him, but were unable to do so. Not sure why he was sick, but he was an indoor cat after we took him in. His name was Cosmo! And we loved him very much. I miss him sleeping on top of me. 2 lucky Cosmos in the world!!!
Sometimes it gets so heart-breaking, hearing about the terrible things people do. To read about the wonderful things ASPCA and adopters do for animals helps to replace some of the heart-break with hope.
Kristen, you are an Angel and particularly you are Cosmo's Angel. I do hope you and Cosmo have many wonderful years together!
Thank you for having patience with Comet. What a beautiful kitty !! I understand the need for patience-my husband & I have a blind Cocker Spaniel that we rescued from a Cocker rescue group. No one else wanted her because of her blindness, but she has become a delightful pet. Thank you to all who rescue !!
Kristen, thank you for providing a wonderful home for Cosmo. He is absolutely adorable and I'm sure you both will have a long and beautiful life together.


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Water Restrictions
The Bureau of Meteorology's Water Restrictions website provides access to current water restrictions information for the whole of Australia. Water restrictions information can be searched by State or Territory, water agency and restriction name. Water restriction names and rules vary throughout Australia due to local requirements.
This is the description for the whole area managed and maintained by Lower Murray Water
Current Restriction
Permanent Water Saving Rules are in effect in the LMW region. Water for both manual and automatic watering systems is permitted between 6pm and 10am on any day. Watering with a hand-held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle can be done at any time. For more information about Permanent Water Saving Rules visit www.lmw.vic.gov.au


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Couture Angel™ Barbie® Doll
Second in the series, Couture Angel Barbie doll is a heavenly vision of romance in dramatic colors. She seems to float on air in a strapless gown with golden foil printed tulle. Her ornate golden crown matches her medallion necklace, while her wings feature golden glitter with a delicate golden thread edge. This sweet seraph is a divine doll indeed!
For the adult collector.
Production doll may vary from the photo shown above. Mattel reserves the right to modify the fashion/fabrics, sculpt, hair color/style, and accessories. Doll cannot stand alone as shown.


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Latest News
04 Jan 2011 - International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance
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28 Jun 2010 - Terezin guidelines
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26 Jan 2010 - Jewish Refugees from Germany and Austria in Britain
Terezin guidelines
At the end of May in Prague 43 nations adopted a set of "Guidelines and Best Practices for the Restitution and Compensation of Immovable (Real) Property Confiscated or Otherwise Wrongfully Seized by the Nazis, Fascists and Their Collaborators during the Holocaust (Shoah) Era between 1933-1945, Including the Period of World War II."
The guidelines, adopted following the 2009 Prague Conference on Holocaust-Era Assets, can be read by clikcing here.
To read more about the Prague Conference visit http://www.holocausteraassets.eu/