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(Lima, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Puerto Maldonado)
They don't call them "Wonders of the World" for nothing. Visit 2 of Peru's major highlights - Machu Picchu and the Amazon jungle - on this Kensington Signature trip.
Explore lost ancient cities and lush tropical forests on this journey of a lifetime. Wander colorful markets of modern day and towering stone fortresses of days past. From the high sierra of the Andes, home to extraordinary pre-Columbian archaeological sites, to the Amazonian jungles, home to monkeys, sloths and a variety of colorful birds, the beauty and uniqueness of Peru must be experienced to be believed. At night, rest and relax in deluxe accommodations that offer well-appointed amenities and all the comforts of home.
Journey by train through stunning scenery toward Machu Picchu, where your private guide will lead you around the mysterious, lost city carved into the top of a magnificent mountain. A short flight over the inspiring landscape delivers you to the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Natural Reserve where you will trek the Amazonian jungle in search of myriad wild creatures that call it home. Take the twilight river boat ride and witness the enchanting transformation as animals and birds of the daytime are replaced by species of the night. Visit the Tambopata National Reserve and get up close and personal with howler monkeys, macaws, anacondas and side-neck turtles. At the Inkaterra Canopy Center, walk through the treetops along a suspension bridge and enjoy landscapes and vistas that will make you never want to leave this magical country.
Please note that the cost of regional and international air has not yet been included in your quotation. Air experts are standing by to help. Enjoy a personalized vacation that best suits your needs, developed by one of our experienced destination experts. Relax during your trip with our 24/7 support and expert local guidance.
A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map, and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.
Our local representative will meet you at the airport, walk with you to the lobby of the hotel and assist you with check-in.
Flight is required, currently not included in the quote.
Our local representative will meet you for a transfer, with private vehicle and professional driver to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. Transfer time is approximately 2 hours
Take the rest of the day to acclimatize and enjoy time at leisure surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sacred Valley.
Enjoy a full day private excursion to the Sacred Valley with your own private vehicle, driver and English speaking guide. Enjoy a visit of Ollantaytambo, a fortress built during the Inca Empire, excellent sample of military architecture. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant (included ). Afterwards, visit the village of Pisac and attend the local agricultural open-market where artisans from all over the area congregate to sell their crafts. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.
"Please note that due to weather conditions during the rainy season (December through March, and possibly longer) the Marinera dancers will not be performing during the show, however the Paso horse show will still take place"
Includes tourist ticket and entrance fees.
Upon arrival at the train station, board the Vistadome train for a 2 hour journey to the ancient ruins at Machu Picchu. En route to Machu Picchu the train travels along the Urubamba River with awe-inspiring views of the dramatic canyon.
Please note you will travel independently from Ollantaytambo by train, and your guide will meet you on arrival at the station in Aguas Calientes. You will then embark on a private, guided tour of Machu Picchu, which is roughly 2-3 hours in length.
Note: When staying overnight at Machu Picchu or Aguas Calientes the following day will be at leisure, with no guide (unless otherwise specified). If you would like to have a guide please speak with your sales consultant about adding this service.
Note about luggage: When you board the train to visit Machu Picchu with overnight, bring only a small bag with you. Due to limited storage space on the train, passengers are asked to bring only one small piece of luggage. The rest of your luggage will be stored safely at your hotel and returned to you either in Cuzco or The Sacred Valley. Hand luggage on the train is limited to 11 pounds or 5 kgs.
*Note: train times and schedules may vary based on availability, your train times will be confirmed on your final itinerary.
You will be met at the hotel lobby by our local representative, and transferred by private vehicle and professional driver from your hotel in the Sacred Valley to the Ollantaytambo Train Station.
For your convenience the bus ticket between Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu is provided. Buses depart about every 30 minutes, once the bus is full.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will board the bus (shared service) up to Machu Picchu. The bus ride takes 30 minutes and once you get there you will enjoy a private guided tour of Machu Picchu. The Inca Citadel lies between Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu ("Young Peak" and "Old Peak"). The Inca Pachacutec built the Citadel using sharp stone blocks, fitted together perfectly. Houses, temples, a public square are all connected by narrow roads and steps cut into the mountainside. There are many theories as to the purpose of Machu Picchu; a temple to the sun? A fortress against jungle inhabitants? A sanctuary for the Incas? The mysterious lost city awaits you!
After the tour, enjoy a leisurely lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge and the rest of the afternoon is to be spent at leisure!
For your convenience the bus ticket between Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes is provided. Buses depart about every 30 minutes, once the bus is full.
Admission for your second entrance to Machu Picchu is included for your convenience. Please note that due to limited availability of permits (which are non-refundable) they cannot be requested until trip deposit has been received and complete and valid passport information is provided. As such, this activity can only be confirmed after time of booking. All efforts will be made to ensure that these be secured on the desired date(s). In the case of unavailability, alternative date(s) will be provided where possible.
For your convenience, the entrance fee for the hike to Wayna Picchu is included. A limited number of hikers are allowed each morning and there are two scheduled times to do this hike, 7am and 10am.
The eternal guardian of the Sanctuary, Wayna Picchu (meaning "Young Mountain' in Quechua) towers over the Incan city, and an amazing view can be appreciated from the top. The route to the top of the mountain is treacherous, with very narrow pathways, and to conquer the summit is truly a rewarding experience! Along the route and at the top of the mountain are sacred structures and eye-catching terraces, built right against the slope's edge. Depending on each person's hiking pace, this activity may take up to 3 hours. This activity is on your own; please speak to your sales agent about organizing a guide to accompany you. Please note that due to limited availability of permits (which are non-refundable) they cannot be requested until trip deposit has been received and complete and valid passport information is provided. As such, this activity can only be confirmed after time of booking. All efforts will be made to ensure that these be secured on the desired date(s). In the case of unavailability, either alternative date(s) will be provided where possible or arrangements to hike Montana Machu Picchu will be provided.
Return to Cusco on the Vistadome train. The journey through the Andes takes 4 hours to return to Cusco. Snacks are served on board.
Our local representative will meet you with a private vehicle and professional driver for a train station transfer.
High in the Andes, 3000m above sea level, lies the historic city of Cusco, with its unique blend of Spanish and Inca cultures. Take a half day private tour of the city including the best of Cusco: the Coricancha Temple (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral with its magnificent chapels and baroque altars and paintings from the Cusquenian School. The tour also includes the surrounding ruins: the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca bath of Tambomachay, the labyrinth of Puca Pucara and the amphitheatre of Kenko.
Our local representative will meet you for an airport transfer, with private vehicle and professional driver.
Upon arrival in Puerto Maldonado, a locap representative will welcome and transfer you by bus (shared service) to the Butterfly House where you will register. Continue on to the wharf where you will board the boat that takes you down the river for about 45 minutes until you reach Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica!
The excursions at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica are included except those that require special schedules of private guide. Their duration varies: ¼, Half and Full day and they are classified in three difficulty levels: Easy (I), Moderate (II) or Difficult (III). They are all guided by trained professional interpreters in Spanish or English (other languages available upon request, subject to additional charge). Their knowledge and interpretive skills combine to provide understanding, insight and an enhanced experience of the surrounding environment. All activities and excursions are subject to change depending on weather conditions.
Suggested excursion on your first day: Enjoy the Trail System adventure and the Twilight River excursion or the nature presentation at the Eco Centre with available cocktails.
Trail System A walk to one of the trails that extend 7,3 kilometers (4,5 miles) in Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Natural Reserve and you will discover the incredible realm of the Amazon rainforest. The trails offer an excellent introduction to the environment of the jungle, as you walk past exotic rainforest trees, such as the lupuna tree and the beautiful ficus. Look down and spot the tiny lizards that rustle the leaves as they dart about on the forest floor. Gaze at the treetops and be amazed with the arena for bird watching. Observe the insect life – iridescent beetles and interpretation of the primary and secondary rain forest components, as well as human impact, and the relevance of the rainforests of the world. Duration: 1/4 day. Difficulty Level: I. Schedule: Morning and Afternoon Frequency: Daily Attractions: Footprints / Birds / Native skills / Ants / Medicinal plants. RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN
Twilight RiverOn this guided afternoon boat ride, you will witness the enchanting transformation from a diurnal to a nocturnal environment, as animals and birds of the daytime are replaced by species specially adapted to the night. As you enjoy their paradise, you will learn about their habits while searching for nightjars, owls, capybaras and caimans. In addition, on a clear night the southern hemisphere stars can be appreciated. DURATION: 1/4 day DIFFICULTY LEVEL: I SCHEDULE: Afternoon FREQUENCY: Daily ATTRACTIONS: Photos & Astronomy RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN
Suggested excursions on your second day: Enjoy the excursion to Lake Sandoval in the morning and the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway & Anaconda Walk in the afternoon.
Lake Sandoval A 30-minute boat ride takes you to the Tambopata National Reserve, where wildlife surrounds you as you enjoy the one and a half hour walk along three kilometers of trails to reach Lake Sandoval. Glide in a wooden canoe, across a beautiful, mirror-like oxbow lake that is home to the endangered giant river otter, as well as red howler monkeys, macaws, prehistoric hoatzins, also called "shanshos", anacondas, point-tailed palm creepers and side-neck turtles. You will spend two hours on the lake, looking at all is has to offer. DURATION: 1/2 day DIFFICULTY LEVEL: II SCHEDULE: Morning and Afternoon FREQUENCY: Daily ATTRACTIONS: Birds / Photos / Ants & Canoe RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN Except during the months of rain, between december & march.
Canopy Walkway and the Anaconda Walk A five-minute boat ride takes you to the Inkaterra Canopy Interpretation Center. After ascending the first tower, at 29 meters above the forest floor, you will literally walk through the treetops for one-and-a-half hours along suspension bridges that link eight observation platforms. Enjoy landscapes and vistas that would be unimaginable from below, while on the look-out for giant strangler fig trees, orchids, toucans, woodpeckers, trogons and –with luck- monkeys or sloths. After your descent from the Canopy, experience the Anaconda Walk for about 30 minutes along the 200-meter wooden bridge over the Aguajales swamps. In this lush eco system, you may observe the various species of amphibians, serpents, birds, mammals and abundant flora and trees of this flooded marshland. The walk finishes by returning to the lodge. DURATION: 1/2 day DIFFICULTY LEVEL: II SCHEDULE: Morning and Afternoon FREQUENCY: Daily INCLUDED: Canopy kit ATTRACTIONS: Birds / Photos & Astronomy RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN
Suggested excursions on your third day: Enjoy the excursion to the Gamitana Creek in the morning and indulge in a Spa Treatment followed by the Rainforest by night walk.
Gamitana Creek Long walk following the Gamitana creek. 1 ½-hour walk through a narrow trail towards "Sanipanga". 1-hour canoe ride down stream to the Gamitana Model Farm. Interpretation of creek ecosystems. Walk through the Model Farm. Return to the lodge by boat. DURATION: 1/2 day DIFFICULTY LEVEL: III SCHEDULE: Morning FREQUENCY: Daily MEAL: Large Snack ATTRACTIONS: Birds / Fishing / Native skills / Native food / Canoe
Rainforest by Night Walk through the Inkaterra Ecological Reserve at night for an approximately 2-hour excursion. Biological activity differs greatly between night and day in the Amazonian ecosystem. Venture into the forest and experience the mystery of the animal activity that awakens in the rainforest after dark, enhancing animal resources to create new adaptation mechanisms. Listen to nocturnal forest sounds and spot species that only emerge at night. DURATION: 1/4 day DIFFICULTY LEVEL: I SCHEDULE: Afternoon FREQUENCY: Daily ATTRACTIONS: Footprints / Astronomy RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN.
A shared transfer to the airport is included in your reservation. The transfer involves a combination of boat ride and road transfer. Visit the Inkaterra Butterfly house on the way to the airport.
Private airport transfer in Lima with a driver and guide.
Explore Lima on a sightseeing tour of Colonial and Modern Lima with a private guide and driver. Visit the Government Palace, City Hall, Cathedral at the Plaza Mayor (closed on Sundays), along with the 17th century San Francisco Convent. Take a short tour of the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores for a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean.
Located within Jorge Chávez International Airport, the Hotel Costa del Sol Ramada offers guests first class infrastructure and service that will make their stay in the capital a true pleasure. Thanks to its strategic location, you will be able to save time during your stay and optimize your rest. In this way, you will benefit from a perfect combination of time, pleasure and relaxation. Enjoy a delicious meal in the 24-hour restaurant featuring local and international cuisine. Take advantage of a 24-hour spa, which offers relaxing massages, a Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. Connect to your friends and family using the free Wi-Fi Internet access, or cool off and go for a swim in the indoor pool. The caring staff is happy to take care of your every need, from assisting with meeting services to recommending the best places to visit in historical and colonial Lima.
Nestled in the Sacred Valley, located 2 hours from the city of Cusco, Tambo del Inka is the best hotel in Peru from which travelers can reach Machu Picchu, the mystical Inca citadel. The hotel features elegantly designed rooms and suites with mesmerizing views of the Andes and the Vilcanota river. Peruvian cuisine, recognized as one of the best in the world, may be appreciated in the spectacular Hawa restaurant, designed with a perfect balance of indigenous elements such as woods and textiles. It offers a unique opportunity to explore new flavours. Unwind and relax in their luxurious spa where you can choose from a stunning array of pampering massages and exclusive therapeutic treatments featuring ancestral Incan ingredients, all surrounded by sweeping views of the Andes.
Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel is a family hotel with ample experience in luxury hospitality, an experience that makes Sumaq a hotel dedicated entirely to its guests. Staying at Sumaq means enjoying Machu Picchu's most beautiful landscapes, where you will find lush vegetation, enormous mountains, valleys, the Vilcanota River, a waterfall and ancient trails. Every guestroom at Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel is a luxurious private retreat where travelers begin and end each day in complete comfort. In addition to its exclusive service, Sumaq Hotel offers a privileged location in the Machu Picchu historic sanctuary, on the banks of the Vilcanota River near the main tourist attractions.
The Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, reflects the luxury of colonial times. Guest Rooms are equipped with all necessary facilities to offer the perfect rest in palace style, combining comfort with an exquisite design inspired by history. Overlooking the grand colonial courtyard, the rooms of the "Cuatro Bustos" mansion are a jewel of great historical and cultural value. The Palacio del Inka Hotel is located opposite to the Temple of the Sun or "Koricancha", and within walking distance to the main square. Situated in the center of the city, the hotel is encircled by Inka foundations topped with colonial constructions, museums, storied archeological sites, premier restaurants, and vibrant local markets.
Climb the banks of the meandering Madre de Dios river, and enter another world. Wake to a symphony of tropical birdsong; end your days by lantern light, falling asleep to the gentle night noise of the Amazon rainforest. Exotic, yet accessible, Reserva Amazónica Lodge is situated in a private reserve, surrounded by a vast Peruvian Rainforest. As Peru's pioneer in nature travel and research, Inkaterra provides an unforgettable introduction to this amazing realm of incomparable biodiversity. Inspired by native Amazon design, the private thatched roof cabañas combine natural materials with contemporary amenities. Four cabaña options are offered, creating the most luxurious of all lodges in the Peruvian Amazon.
Hilton Lima Miraflores is conveniently located in the heart of the Miraflores district of Lima, Peru. Just 11 miles from the Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), the hotel offers a prime location in the vibrant Larcomar entertainment area. Every guest room, suite and executive room within the Hilton Lima Miraflores Hotel is designed to reflect a refreshing sense of hospitality with a Peruvian feel. Each spacious room boasts stylish décor and is infused with natural light from the large windows. The hotel combines traditional 18th-century Peruvian architectural elements with contemporary decor to create the perfect ambience while delivering the impeccable service that travelers demand.
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sounds bearable enough to begin with....atleast not like the migraine inducing Secretions magnifiques...
Some of you may have heard of that perfume that is supposed to smell like a lady's private parts. I ordered it and shared it with coworkers, for science and for fun.
First, if you ordered it, you would be disappointed twice. I thought it would get me a 50ml cologne bottle, but it is actually a 2 ml vial, with an oily liquid in it. It isn't oily like a perfume oil - it is more oily like a water based lube, or like a ... natural lubricant. That part was well done.
You will be disappointed again with the smell. My coworkers agreed in general that it has "something" that you can associate with a woman's parts, but unless you are told so, you might not even make the association. But it could smell like... another animal's parts. I wouldn't know, but it does smell "kinky", and like a natural liquid could. Just not close enough to what I, or my coworkers have experienced.
Don't worry though, it does not smell dirty or disgusting. There was a video review on youtube where people recoiled at the smell, but I don't think you would have this reaction unless an actual, male stranger made you smell his finger like they did in the review.
Maybe some people will wear this on their wrist for personal enjoyment, and it isn't bad, although it is not in any way a "perfume". The 2 ml vial will last a long time too.
By the way, the only coworker who kinda liked it was a female coworker. I told her what it was, she tried it, then she said - and I kid you not - "Smells like piss. It's quite good." Sadly, she is already married.
Another funny but sad note: All but one coworker preferred Vulva to Assam Kinam, a 100$ 0.5 ml vial of Oud I bought at Oriscent. But I think social pressure caused this. None of them gave it a serious try and they didn't seem interested in really giving themselves a chance to grow to like it, it was more fun to say "it smells like shit" in a group. My one coworker who actually tends to try new things in life (he has thousands of spices, natural oils, etc.) ended up really, really loving the oud.
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sounds bearable enough to begin with....atleast not like the migraine inducing Secretions magnifiques...
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So you feel attracted to women who like the smell of pissSmells like piss. It's quite good." Sadly, she is already married.
I don't know if the smell of a vulva is something good. Make no mistake I love vulvas, but if there's any smell down there this is not necessarily a good thing
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My feelings on the subject:
I love the smell of meat. A nice steak mmmmmm, cajun tuna mmmmm, mesquite chicken mmmmm, flame broiled hamburger mmmmmm, a vulva mmmmm but I would never like to smell like any of them.
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Funny post. And inspiring to watch the inexorable march of science.
Mmmmm vulva with BBQ sauce...mmmmma vulva mmmmm
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Fairly recently I accidentally ended up in bed with a woman I know (yes it's possible). We didn't have sex but I did go down on her, several times actually (I do rather enjoy visits to that area). For the rest of the day up until me showering I kept getting this wonderful smell from time to time. It was from the moustache part of my goatee ensemble. It was a delicious and sexy smell.
If Vulva smells anything like vulva, then yummy frankly. Kiehls Musk or MKK are a poor second IMO.
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"As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round."
--Ben Hogan
I think some people get those more kinky fragrances for their own enjoyment though. Many find MKK downright sexy or sexual, and would wear it at home, or want their lover to wear it during intimate moments.
In my case, I'm a guy, and I buy feminine perfumes to wear at home only because as much as I like the smell of a women wearing perfume, I might as well smell that when I'm alone too. And other scents such as aoud, I find a bit too off-putting to wear outside, but I wear at home because I love smelling my arm every few minutes when I wear this.
Vulva is probably like that too, someone who finds it kinky would wear it at home, pajamas around his ankles, ya know?
Everyone is entitled to his own opinions, but not his own facts. Daniel Moynihan
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"As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round."
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How is the longevity on that? I'd imagine it's better than the male counterpart - Wang - which many find has longevity measured in mere minutes.
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Sheeese...I thought you all were refering to Alexander McQueen's Kingdom
"There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which can not fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance-that principle is contempt prior to investigation." HERBERT SPENCER
I'm actually curious to try this, just to see if it can render some of the same instinctual responses as the actual odor. I'm very intrigued by the use of human elements in perfume - not typically as straightforward as this but human elements wrapped into a larger concept (eg: Mugler Cologne's S-note).
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Well you guys are funny. My husband has been looking up as I've read this saying "how could you be laughing about perfume?"
Of course I was curious about this too a couple of years ago, but it probably smells like the private parts of a 400 pound woman who eats two large plates of curry six times a day. Not that I actually ever really smelled that, btw, but I do have a vivid imagination.
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ew vulva cologne ..what kinda of nastiness. ha ha
Vulva? I would have loved to see the brainstorming session when they were searching for a title for this one - Eau D'Pussy, Cuntessence, Quim For Him, Muffsouko...
[QUOTE=brianroy;1384984]So you feel attracted to women who like the smell of piss
ohhh zinger! Good one!
Isn't it Aqua Vulva?
Saw it in one of Ren & Stimpy's episodes, a very horny duck applies itself tons of Aqua Vulva in order to seduce Stimpy, to no avail since Ren atacks him and, well, faints.
Wonder it smells like... sea fruits, or fish.
Would like to try it, as well as ELDO's Secretions Magnifiques. Unfortunately, unavailable down here.
Seen the pic? Wonder what my wife would think if I would give it for her b'day - "C'mon honey! This won't do... you already had enough sex for the whole year".
BTW, no perfume won't work as good as a good conversation regarding perfumes - I believe the topic is a catcher for the ladies. Yesterday I got ten samples from a lady working as an SA (and she was gorgeous) at a local dept store after trying some fragrances and holding a thirty minute long conversation about personal tastes and preferences.
Get ready Australia. I understand that an intense advertising campaign for Vulva is about to begin Down Under
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What do insomniac perfumers do to fall asleep? They count chypres!
The cost of this stuff is nearly double that of a Clive Christianson fragrance. When looking at the cost per ML, Vulva is nearly $12-13 per ML!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Insanity.
I suppose that makes the real thing cheaper, at least in some areas.
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I was smelling of vulva on a tube train once, nobody said anything but it felt a bit awkward.
My bud just showed me a commercial of this. Had some chick sniffing her own pa.ties . Pretty rancid
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My bud just showed me a commercial of this. Had some chick sniffing her own pa.ties . Pretty rancid
My friends, remember this axiom
If it smell like fish, do what you wish
If it smells like cologne, leave it alone
John aka Easykiller
I'm surprised that no one ever mentions Cartier Pasha in this context.
I am not surprised that people don't like oud to start with, it smells pungent but once it grows on you, it starts smelling great (at least to you).
Amusing story, glad you are not my friend. I am always intriguing by who comes up with this type of perfume and what is the market they are after.
Hey guys, I actually sent away to Germany and bought a vial of this VULVA scent; I was just too curious. About 30 euros. I am a seasoned perfumista accustomed to smelling many, many perfumes, and essential oils, both real and synthetic. And here is what VULVA is: cumin. That's right: All this VULVA cologne scent is is a tincture of cumin, perhaps laced with a very faint rose smell. That's it! If you're smelling pussy from this thing, it's all in your own scent memory. Not that cumin doesn't smell suspiciously like human sweat and healthy vaginal odor; it does... *somewhat*. I actually think a real, healthy vagina smells a little bit more animalic than this, not quite so botanical... Real pussy has a kind of "tigery" smell to it that VULVA ORIGINAL lacks, and seems a bit muskier. Funny, there are other perfumes on the market which, though not actually attempting to replicate "olor feminis", actually come a little bit closer to the real deal for me: Every now and then YSL OPIUM (femmes) has a tigery, animalic smell to it that actually reminds me more of pussy that VULVA ORIGINAL does. and, hey: have you ever smelled AGENT PROVOCATEUR (the original formula in the pink-enameled "breast-bomb" flacon)? Now that, kiddies, has a top-note of straight-up soiled woman's panties: urine mixed with musky undercarriage. Just sayin'. I'm a gay guy, but I've been with plenty of women in my life (I'm from Texas where every boy has to try it at least once) I've gone south on a couple, so I knows from whence I speaks. So, instead of dropping the 30Euros on VULVA ORIGINAL, go to your spice cabinet and make a thin paste of cumin and water. It's the same identical smell. Interestingly, perfumers have known of cumin's humanoid qualities for a lo-o-ong long time... It's nothing new. Cumin is the note one finds in the head of Alexander McQueen's KINGDOM, which others have likened to the smell of sweaty vagina. I apologize to the prudish and overly-polite members we might have reading this, but aren't you glad I kinda set this whole thing straight finally in plain terms?
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What a sad statement that we men can be sold a perfume called vulva while you can never sell the opposite to a woman. I'll let you guys think of funny names for a penile perfume for her.
Doesn't smell like a V to me

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Camp Fire candy seller's act of kindness resonates
A day after turning down Camp Fire candy because of illness, Kat Oberman finds a sweeter surprise at her door.
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Kat Oberman holds a can of soup left on her doorstep a couple of weekends ago. Oberman was visited by a Camp Fire girl selling candy but didn't buy any because she was sick. A handwritten note accompanied the soup that said, "Get well soon from the Camp Fire girls. I heard soup helps."
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A can of soup and a note left on the doorstep of Kat Oberman a couple of weekends ago. Oberman was visited by a Camp Fire girl selling candy but didn't buy any because she was sick. Oberman wants recognition for the kindness.
The girl said she was in Camp Fire and selling candy for a fundraiser. Would she like to buy some?
Oberman said she was very sick and would have to pass. The girl politely left. And Oberman headed off to bed.
The next day, Oberman worked herself up to take out the trash. On her doorstep, she found a can of chicken-and-rice soup, and a 3-by-5 card with a smiley face and this note handwritten in red ink: "Get well soon from the Camp Fire girls. I heard soup helps."
That note is now on Oberman's refrigerator. And she has been sharing the story with friends and family ever since. She also relayed the story to the Camp Fire Snohomish County Council, which has yet to identify the young candy seller.
"She deserves so much kudos," Oberman said. "She needs to understand, I'll probably have that note on my refrigerator for years. I'll look at it and know there are amazing, thoughtful people out there. I don't know if she knows how much she touched me. Those little acts of kindness -- they go so far."
Camp Fire is a national co-ed youth group serving boys and girls from 3 years through high school, as well as the entire family. The clubs and camps aim to empower young people to make their world a better place.
Local leaders say the young candy seller exemplifies what Camp Fire stands for.
"We are proud to have this young lady represent Camp Fire so well," said Michael Deal, director of operations for Camp Fire Snohomish County.
Oberman knows firsthand the benefits of Camp Fire.
Growing up in Kirkland, she was involved in Camp Fire from a young age, starting as a Bluebird (now called Starflight), all the way through high school.
"It's a great organization," said Oberman, now 50. "I like the fact that it promotes goodwill. I like that it's community oriented. You were really taught to think of others -- just like this young girl did."
By the way, that candy sale? It continues through today.
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Camp Fire kids are selling a variety of candy for $5. If you would like to buy some, call 425-258-5437 or visit the Camp Fire Training & Resource Center at 4312 Rucker Ave., Everett. But act fast. Today's the last day of the sale. More info: www.campfireusasnohomish.org.
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Why is nobody talking about this? MBA + AppleTV Resolution Question
I've looked high and low, and used my google-fu to the farthest extent I know how, and I have yet to come across one other person that has noticed what I'm about to talk about.
So, as a newbie programmer (but a programmer nonetheless), I can say comfortably that resolution means a lot to me and those around me. One of the reasons I chose a 13" Air over a 13" Pro is the resolution alone. Which is why it blows my mind that I haven't read anything about this:
When I connect to AppleTV(3) via AirPlay and set the mirror options to "Best Match: Apple TV" I get output on my TV at 1080p, which is expected and wonderful..sure. The mind-blowing part, is the display is mirrored, meaning, my MBA is also displaying a 1920x1080 resolution, rather than its native 1440x900.
That being said, it is apparent that even though the maximum supported resolution of the 13" MBA is 1440x900, it is capable of scaling and producing a display that is greater than that. I'm kind of excited/going insane right now so forgive me if I'm not articulating this in the proper way.
I guess it's better to just show you than try to put everything into words, so here are some screenshots that will help you better understand what I'm babbling about.
The "before" shot, you can see my terminal window is set to 100x60, and when you click on this picture it'll display the resolution above your address bar or on the tab marker (1440x900, native MBA resolution)
As you can see, the terminal fills up the left side of my screen:
The "after" shot, when I connect to AppleTV. Same deal, you can tell that my terminal is unchanged because it still displays 100x60. However, you'll notice a significant increase in screen space. Also, at the top above your address bar once again, you'll see that the resolution of this screenshot is 1920x1080 (standard HDTV resolution, and that of AppleTV).
As you can see here, the resolution is drastically different, and as a programmer..it is a godsend on a 13" machine. This is in fact, higher resolution than you can get on the 13" retina model...on a Macbook Air
I've racked my brain, and my friends brains, nobody can seem to come up with an answer as to how this is possible. Even if the machine is displaying some sort of condensed variety of a desktop; I want to be able to access that, I want that as my display on my MBA.
No matter which way you look at it, this is 1920x1080 resolution, on a display which the supposed maximum is 1440x900.
My question to all of you, as per the images above, you can see that a 13" 2012 MBA is capable of displaying 1920x1080 resolution (while being mirrored on AppleTv, but on the MBA display). Seeing as how the machine is capable of doing this, how do I achieve this resolution without being connected to AppleTV via Airplay? Sadly, I realize Apple may limit my ability to do so. But the functionality exists, I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience fiddling with this.
P.S. What really makes me wonder, what if it doesn't stop at 1920x1080? AppleTv is limited to 1080p, but what if you could push the display further?
|Dec 9, 2012, 01:49 AM
|Dec 9, 2012, 02:01 AM
You can't see the artifacts in those screenshots because they are recorded at the original resolution. I would expect the final image (displayed on-screen) to be either soft all over, or jagged in some parts depending on how the scaling was done.
None of these side-effects might bother you of course, but they could be enough a reason for Apple.
|Dec 9, 2012, 02:15 AM
It's been driving me nuts for a few hours now, but the higher resolution is so ideal I've been mirrored to AppleTV since I discovered this and just switched the input on my TV. That's my temporary solution, I suppose.
|Dec 9, 2012, 02:30 AM
What did you mean by "You can't see the artifacts in those screenshots because they are recorded at the original resolution"? Like, in the sense that the screenshots would look better in a screenshot than what I may be seeing by looking at it? I can tell you that I'm aware of what you're saying about higher resolutions not looking as crisp, but I can also tell you that it's barely noticeable. And I mean barely.
Even if, like you say you say (which I'm not doubting), is merely Apple wanting to limit users from being able to access resolutions not designed for the OS, I have two things to say to that. Mountain Lion on a retina is the same as Mountain Lion on a different machine, and the 15" can display 1920x1200 (but they warn you before using that resolution that text/edges/etc may not look as crisp).
More importantly, the second thing, if your device has a maximum resolution of 1440x900, a 16:10 aspect ratio no less, how do you generate pixels out of nothing? As Zetaprime said before, pixels can be combined, but I've never heard of them being divided. It almost defies logic, and has me confused no doubt.
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|Dec 9, 2012, 03:03 AM
You can test this by going to your Display settings, selecting "Scaled" and then changing your screen resolution to for example 800x600. Grab a screenshot of that and return back to your display's native resolution. While you were in 800x600 mode, the image filled your screen vertically and left black bars on the left and right. If you view the image in your display's native resolution however, you'll see that it's smaller. It doesn't fill the screen vertically.
This is because the screenshot was recorded with those exact pixels the operating system was working with (800x600), before the image was up-scaled to your display's native resolution. This is also why the 800x600 mode looks blurry on your display while you're in it, but screenshots of it look sharp (but smaller in physical size) when you're back in native resolution.
If you want to display a 800x600 image on that, you draw each pixel in the 800x600 image four times on the 1600x1200 display; twice horizontally and twice vertically. Without any image processing this means that the image becomes grainy, because each drawn pixel is larger.
If you want to display a 3200x2400 image on that same display, you're going to have to discard every other pixel horizontally and vertically. Without any image processing this means that 75% of the pixels you are expecting to see actually aren't shown at all. If for example the image consisted of alternating 1-pixel red and green lines, you'd end up with a pure red or pure green image depending on which lines were removed.
What if the resolution you are scaling from isn't exactly one quarter or four times that of your display's? What if you're trying to draw for example a 2400x1800 pixel image on that 1600x1200 pixel display? Well, then every third pixel is removed horizontally and vertically. This means that instead of that fully red or fully green image I mentioned above you'd get a mostly red or mostly green image, with some strange lines of the other color appearing throughout the image.
Those are very simple examples though as in reality the pixels aren't added or removed quite that harshly. Somewhat similarly to what Zetaprime said about upscaling images, when downscaling a large resolution image to a smaller resolution display the scaler "averages" some of the pixels to give an approximation of the original data at lower resolution. Alternating black and white vertical lines, for example, would become mushy black, white and grey lines because in some parts of the image the original black or white lines could be drawn, but in others a black + white pair of lines would have to be averaged to a grey line simply because there wasn't enough real, hardware pixels available to show both.
|Dec 9, 2012, 03:53 AM
One thing the pictures do not show, in reference to what you are saying (and I probably should have mentioned this earlier), are the two black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. Each of these bars are approximately .5"(maybe less), and are much like the bars on a TV when you're watching a movie. This is to be expected, however, as the aspect ratio of this display is 16:10 and the aspect ratio of 1920x1080 is 16:9.
I've been using my MBA at this resolution since about two hours before I posted this thread. I'm really trying to be picky, trying to find flaws, trying to find in what sense of the word this is not a traditional 1920x1080 display. I am at a loss. Text does not look as crisp, I will say that. Again, that is to be expected at smaller sizes and higher resolutions. The transition from 1440x900 to whatever I'm "truly" at right now, is much like the transition of "preferred" retina settings to the "more space" variant.
After re-reading several times, I think I finally understand what you mean in the second half of your comment (it's late, finals are killing me, apologies I'm not at 100% right now). But what I take away from it is, wouldn't I notice that? Like I said, I'm really trying to be picky, but I'm not noticing any sacrifice in quality here, every way you look at it is a step up (besides the crisp-ness of text). I've tried everything, looking at high res photos, playing counterstrike go, watching 1080p content, and all of it looks noticeably better than at my device's native resolution, or any resolution I've gotten on a MacBook aside from the rMBP
If you have anything you'd like me to run, or anything to screengrab or take a manual photo of, I'm open to it. For chuckles I ran tput cols (returned 274) and tput lines (returned 76). At native resolution tput cols = 204, tput lines = 63 (For those who don't know what I'm talking about, tput cols (columns) and lines tell you how many available lines and columns you have to type into in terminal). Doesn't really mean much, but it shows you just how your resolution effects the amount you can type onto one screen.
I urge someone with a similar setup to give what I'm doing a shot, so they can see just how awesome it is.
|Dec 9, 2012, 05:11 AM
If you do not perceive any issues then you're getting the benefit of having more desktop space without a visible trade-off.
|Dec 9, 2012, 05:46 AM
What I'm stuck on now, is achieving this without being connected to ATV through Airplay. Because going to school or out of the house, and thus going back to native resolution, is going to result in some groaning.
I just figure if I can see it..if I can touch it..it's gotta be real, right? I would have assumed some sort of third party would have generated an application of sorts by now allowing you to scale to your resolution of choice, seeing as how well this machine can handle such a task...I'd pay 99 cents for that.
Everybody pretend you didn't hear me say that.
|Dec 9, 2012, 09:39 AM
I agree that it is just scaling to the higher resolution, that's it....
Keep it cool!
|Dec 9, 2012, 11:11 AM
Will QuickRes 2.2 do it?
There's also SwitchResX
Maybe one of those will switch to that resolution without the need for AirPlay?
|Dec 9, 2012, 03:47 PM
Quickres did it, exactly what I was looking for. Much obliged.
|Dec 9, 2012, 04:17 PM
Glad to help. I'm getting my MB Air this week....will have to give it a try to see what it's like.
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|Dec 9, 2012, 11:49 PM
|Dec 10, 2012, 12:03 AM
2012 MBA 11" and on opening QuickRes it popped it over to 1080. Interesting, but kind of blurry.
|Dec 10, 2012, 12:10 AM
This is what it looks like for me:
|Dec 10, 2012, 08:16 AM
Not experiencing any flickering. Mouse is moving fine, but then again I have tracking speed pretty high to start. Things look small and, I assume since this is because it is running above the native res, a bit blurry to me. Nothing much else to report.
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|Dec 10, 2012, 11:12 AM
My apologies. I don't know why I forgot to mention that; it's a 2011 MBA 13" and yes I am running ML with all installed updates. What is it supposed to do when you click on "Enable HiDPI Mode"? Because it just prompts me for a password and then the dialogue box goes away once I enter it in. Should I restart to see if I can enable 1920x1080?
Here's the screengrab of the settings and resolutions:
|Dec 10, 2012, 11:23 AM
HA! After logging out then back in (like it says under Advanced settings tool tip), this is all it gave me.
Looks like I should just stick with the default
|Dec 10, 2012, 03:11 PM
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|Dec 10, 2012, 08:04 PM
Also, QuickRes is working well on my '11 11" Air. It would be perfect if I could enlarge text throughout the UI.
|Dec 10, 2012, 08:44 PM
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It's confirmed: Michael Vick has a new dog. To truly become a model of the type of behavior Vick wishes to teach his children—that animals deserve to be treated with compassion and respect—Vick should take the opportunity to "break the cycle" and "be an instrument of positive change" by expressing remorse about the dogs he brutalized and killed with his own hands. This is something that we've never heard him do publically.
Because of this, we have serious concerns about Vick's ability to be a responsible pet owner. We can only hope that he will set the right example for his children by teaching them to foster humane habits and a lifelong bond with their family pet.
What's your opinion?
I think he was man enough or mature enough to want to set an example, he would take his kids to volunteer at a shelter and help them learn how to respect and love animals that way. Then he should explain how his decisions ruined his ability to own a dog. Cruelty charges shouldn't have a time frame. If he abused his children-would the government allow him to foster or adopt children? I don't think so.
We would not let him adopt a child after such behavior, I don't see why we should let him adopt a dog. Keep a close eye on him.
Michael Vick may have paid his debt to society but the kind of cruelty he showed is a sign of who he really is. I hate to think of him as a dog owner or a parent. Time will tell but I feel badly for anyone under his power. Money talks, doesn't it?
what he did, he did as a grown man and not as a child who knew no better. He did that with full knowledge and would still have been doing it if not caught.He's trying get back to that place he once was with the public. Just because he won't be dog fighting does not mean he will be loving and caring towards his new dog. Poor dog will never know love.
"Paid his debt"? Um, no. Just because his served his court-ordered sentence, does not mean that he is rehabilitated. Even if never runs dog-fighting again, he should not be anywhere near animals. He doesn't deserve a second chance. The dogs he killed didn't get a second chance.
IMO he has violated the terms of his parole and should be locked up again! He enjoyed the brutalizing, abuse and killing of those dogs far too much to ever truly be rehabilitated. He did it out of greed even though he was making millions playing football. Vick having another dog is tantamount to a child molester being put in charge of more children!!!
LORD have mercy on that dog! I find this unacceptable and inexcusable..
When it comes to abuse, especially in cases of dog fighting, there should be no second chances. Yea, he did his time in prison and hopefully learned some lessons, but he should not EVER be allowed to have a pet of any kind.
I don't think that waste of human being should be responsible for any living thing. He saw how the NFL took him back and i personally feel that he didn't learn, anything from the past. How can you physically kill multiple dogs then go get one as a pet . Seriously he should never be allowed to own anther, animal for as long as he lives. Owning an animal, should ALWAYS be considered a privilege not a right.
He recently openly admitted that he thought he could lie his way through the entire trial, which to me, means he fully well knew what was going on and participating in these activities. To only be banned from having a dog while on probation is like telling a child you can't have any candy until you finish your chores. Is there a lesson learned here? NOT AT ALL. He allowed and participated in the killings of HUNDREDS of dogs...so allowing him to get another one makes sense how?


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- The server was updated and fixed, in order to remove the various site errors that site was experiencing.
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- The various site errors, like the disorganization of the character skills, and a few other problems should be fixed.
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Hey guys, so let's do a balance, this one is a bit larger, and focused more on some boosts.
- Boosts: Uzumaki Naruto, Yamanaka Ino, Tenten, Rock Lee, Kankuro, Young Kakashi, Rehabilitated Gaara, Tsunade, Momochi Zabuza, Kyuubi Naruto, Inuzuka Kiba (S), Rock Lee (S), Yamanaka Inoichi, Morino Ibiki.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 00:56 by Kostas
Hey guys, small balance time.
- Boosts: Yamanaka Inoichi, Morino Ibiki.
- Nerfs: Aburame Torune, Shimura Danzo.
Bug Fixes:
- Abruame Shino (S)'s Insect Swarm will no longer ignore the cooldown of helpful skills.
- When Izumo is dominant in Tag Team, and dies, Devastate will now properly replace Annihilate.
- Akimichi Chouza's Partial-Size Smash will no longer counter multiple skills.
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- Nerfs: Izumo and Kotetsu (+Bugfix), Inuzuka Tsume, Aburame Torune.
Hey there guys. So, today we are releasing the next batch of optimized characters. We have said this many times before, but we are going through older un-optimized characters, reworking them, improving their pictures, fixing their missions if need be, changing their profiles and so on.
I would like to mention also that in this specific batch, we merged two characters into, shall we say, a super version. Torune and ET Torune were merged into one. The reason for that, for you curious folks is that one, we believed we can make a better version by combining them, and two, Torune wasn't a major enough character for us to have two versions of. If you had either of the two Torunes, you have the merged one.
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- Boosts: Rock Lee, Tenten, Hyuuga Neji, Maito Gai, Yakushi Kabuto, Demon Brothers, Sarutobi Konohamaru, Hyuuga Hinata (S), Rock Lee (S), Sarutobi Asuma (S), Human Path Pein (S), Four Tail Kyuubi Naruto (S).
- Reworks: Yamashiro Aoba, Izumo and Kotetsu, Inuzuka Tsume, Akimichi Chouza, Yamanaka Inoichi, Morino Ibiki, Aburame Torune, Shimura Danzo.
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Hey guys, it's us again. Recently we did a balance to bring up a bunch of people from the bottom, and today we are trying to combat a bit of the people at the top who are still doing too well. We attempted to nerf one character's really good skill while boosting one of their weaker ones to compensate, so we'll see how that works.
- Nerfs: Akadou Yoroi, Nara Shikamaru (S).
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I define spirituality as believing that humans are somehow connected to the "universe" or the cosmos in some way.
We are connected to the Universe. We are a product of it. I believe this yet I don't consider myself "spiritual". I don't understand the point of using that word to describe physical reality.
Different people would define even that in different ways which doesn't conflict with my definition. There's probably as many ways to be spiritual as there are people who call themselves spiritual. Also, I think a lot of people can't let go of the god they were indoctrinated with as a child but get that religion is manipulative and a business.
Right. So when children are no longer being indoctrinated, the problem of God will solve itself.
They believe in a god but don't perscribe to a religion and therefore call themselves spiritual. Hope that helps.
Ah, so when you say spiritual, you mean someone who believes in God but no specific religion. I think that's agnostic.
As to objectivism, I'm a fan of Ayn Rand's but I think she is a bit extreme politically. She came from Russia where she formed opinions that drove her work and her viewpoint. I think we should move more toward objectivism and away from altruism but I can't see pure capitalism working any better than pure communism mainly because we can't get to "pure" either way. Humans are always going to act in ways that are unpredictable to some extent.
Why is "acting in ways that are unpredictable" a bad thing? You said that like you think its problematic. Why do you think its problematic?


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Fine performances by Hungarian duo Marton Bader and Balazs Simon paved the way for Szolnoki Olaj to take a 93-80 victory at BC Timisoara and secure second spot in EuroChallenge Group F.
The pair both posted vibrant performances in the road win, with the former claiming a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds, whilst the latter was even more impressive with 20 points from six of eight floor shooting to go with his six assists.
Both clubs went into the clash with the same 1-1 records, but the visitors always looked the more likely winners after racing out of the blocks and into a double figure lead at 27-16.
Timisoara did initially respond positively to their predicament with a flurry of three-pointers either side of the first quarter break, but Szolnoki Olaj managed to continue holding the upper hand and led 51-41 heading into the second half.
They then extended their advantage to as many as 16 points during the third period, and that meant they were able to enjoy a relatively comfortable fourth quarter as the fight back home supporters craved, failed to materialise.
Zlatko Jovanovic had 22 points for BC Timisoara.
Szolnoki head coach Peter Por"We defended aggressively, we started well, and then we stayed focused. We knew what Timisoara plays, we watched them, we did a very good scouting, and we gained an important win. We will play 3 matches at home, where we have great fans, and I hope that it will help us to obtain the qualification."
Szolnoki center Marton Bader"We played six games in a very short time, and we are a bit tired, but the team played very well today. We were very concentrated for 40 minutes, and when you are concentrated you can't lose. It helps us very much that we play in the Adriatic League, which is more powerful than the Hungarian Championship."
BC Timisoara head coach Predrag Badnjarevic"We knew that they are the better team, with a strong rotation, aggressive and solid. We let them score too many easy points and we offered them open shots, so they took advance. We came back a few times, but it was not enough. We knew the game that Szolnok plays, they did not take us by surprise, but we could not keep up with their rhythm."
BC Timisoara Player Zlatko Jovanovic"We prepared ourselves for this game, but we had a low start and then we had to run after them all the time during the game. This made us nervous at a certain point. Every time we let them play their game, they took advantage and they scored a lot of points! The qualification is not decided yet, but it will be very hard for us to be the first runners up. It is nice to play with such a public, both teams had great audiences."
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Certainly, the milestones it has accomplished are impressive. H&M is already the largest buyer of organic cotton in the world. By 2020, 100 percent of H&M's cotton will come from more sustainable sources, including Better Cotton, organic cotton, and recycled cotton. Its first products using Better Cotton, which reduces water and chemical use while protecting working conditions, has already reached stores, the company adds.
"We want our customers to feel confident that everything they buy from H&M is designed, manufactured, and handled with consideration for people and environment," says Karl-Johan Persson, H&M's CEO. "The level of social and environmental responsibility we take, places H&M's sustainability work at the forefront of the fashion industry globally."
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MARK KEOHANE argues the Stormers problem is a defensive coaching mindset and not a lack of options in their pack.
Among the more astute and analytical rugby writers in the country is the Cape Argus's Zelim Nel, who outside of being a fine fellow, is also a rugby coach.
He writes very differently to most who report on the game because he is more a coach who writes than a writer who coaches. I am always interested in Nel's take on a match and he is good value. Do yourself a favour and get the Argus for his analytical pieces.
Nel, though, feels much of the Stormers try-scoring woes stems from vulnerability among the pack. He lamented an indifferent lineout that has lost its potency in the enforced absence of Eben Etzebeth and he wrote of the Stormers being an inferior collective when it comes to the pack presence.
The Stormers, in their two defeats, have struggled at the set phases. In Pretoria the lineout and scrum were poor and individually the players were second best in the collisions. In Durban the lineout was better but the players were again shaded in the collisions and the pack, in the scrum, were decidedly second best.
But I disagree with Nel that the primary reason the Stormers backs don't function fluently is because of a poor pack effort. I think it has more to do with the predetermined plan that is all about defence and then thinks about attack.
The Sharks forwards are among the strongest in the tournament and there will be many packs the Stormers will dominate and yet I still can't see them maximising scoring opportunities. I base this assessment on their tournament history in the last three years.
The mindset of head coach Allister Coetzee is too defensively orientated and the Stormers play with no risk and rely on defence to win matches. It has been a proven formula over a three year period in which they have won 80 percent of their league matches, but they've bombed in play-off matches when asked to show more than a defensive mindset.
Super Rugby is not Test rugby. Super Rugby requires more imagination than just making tackles.
The Stormers certainly have the players with the necessary attacking skill and where I disagree with Nel is that the pack is good enough. There have been occasions in the last three years when the Stormers have taken a more attacking approach into a game and scored tries but it has naturally resulted in them leaking more tries. One such occasion was against the Cheetahs and immediately there was criticism of their defence, and within a week the side reverted to type.
A side that places a premium on attack is going to be vulnerable to conceding more tries, but a side that only relies on defence can rarely sustain the defensive effort over a six month period.
Western Province, in the Currie Cup, played with more balance in attack and defence, but the quality of opposition was inferior the best sides in Super Rugby. What has impressed me about the Blues is the attack is not compromised by a desire to defend. It is possible to do both.
Coetzee and his predecessor Rassie Erasmus have restored credibility to Stormers rugby and they are no longer the soft touch or the show ponies of a decade ago, but there is a difference to fixing a side and turning them into champions. The Stormers are no longer the pretty boys of South African rugby, but they are now the most boring side in the tournament, the most predictable and the most pedestrian on attack.
There are fantastic individuals and the quality of player makes for a squad among the top five in the tournament. But the conservative mindset is doing the players a disservice. Watching the Stormers play is like watching Heyneke Meyer's Boks on the end of year tour. Or like watching white paint dry on a white wall.
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The Stormers will win the majority of their home matches and they will be miserly on defence away from home, but never in the last three years have I ever felt this was a team that would prove masters in the play-offs and I think it has to do with the approach of a coaching staff who play not to lose instead of playing to win with substance and style.
The Stormers are a side that won't easily finish outside the top six but they are also a side that doesn't inspire visions of winning the tournament and frankly, outside of 1999 when they played magnificent rugby and I thought they would win, I've never been convinced of them as champions.
They are a good side but to win this tournament you have to be very good, in attack and on defence.