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Dfishman wrote:Look, atbthis point we all know that a deal is possible and the Lakers will bebthe frontrunner. If we have the chance, we'll get Howard. I think the real intestine question is at what point in the season would a deal like this most likely go down? Is Orlando really listening to offers before the season starts? Or are they gonna wait to see if they can't make moves of their own to keep him there (likely to fail of course).
Jim Buss has finally has dropped his opposition to trading Andrew Bynum "for the right deal", according to a source.
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Her view of Islam is that it is a codified extension of the pre-Islamic Arab culture. In that land, water and food were scarce (hence the view of paradise and full of rivers and fruit) and raid and plunder an accepted part of tribal existence. Muhammed's story is a series of raids, and most Islamic law regards the division of spoils and the justifications for raiding another tribe. Women of course were part of the booty and hence their status as property.
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Faith is a belief in the highly improbable despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
No. An idea is either true or false. There is no probability involved.
Believing an idea means having no criticisms of that idea. At least this is how people ***should*** believe in their ideas. Why would someone believe in an idea if he has criticisms of that idea? And why wouldn't someone believe in an idea if he doesn't have any criticisms of it? Faith!!!
Faith works like this: To believe an idea while having criticisms of that idea. And to not believe an idea even if one doesn't have criticisms of that idea.
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GREENVILLE—Kinston football coach Ryan Gieselman described his team's brutal non-conference schedule as "running a gauntlet."
After the Vikings third straight defeat, a 59-7 thrashing at the hands of Greenville Rose Friday, it might seem more like dancing through a minefield with no empty spaces.
In successive weeks, Kinston (2-3) has fallen to Wilson Fike, two-time defending 3A state champion Havelock and perennial 4A power Rose. Those three teams are a combined 15-0 on the season.
"We knew it would be tough," Gieselman said. "But we also knew that playing a challenging schedule would help us get ready for the conference part of our schedule."
The Vikings still have another tough one to go before finally delving in to East Carolina 2A conference action.
After a bye this upcoming week, Kinston hosts a Washington team that has defeated Tarboro and Greenville Conley so far this season.
"We've got to get back to work and try to get better," Gieselman said. "We have another excellent opponent in Washington before the conference starts. It's time to start playing our best football."
If the contest against Rose was any indication, Kinston will have plenty to work on in their off week before the Pam Pack comes to town.
The Rampants (5-0) thoroughly dominated every aspect of the game, outgaining the Vikings by an almost 3 to 1 margin (458 total yards to 154), picking off two passes, blocking a punt for a touchdown and setting up a pair of scores with long returns on special teams.
Rose needed just 1:10 to register its first TD after an 80-yard drive, and then the Rampants' outstanding senior defensive end Christian Pleasant scooped up a blocked punt and rumbled into the end zone from nine yards just over a minute after the first score.
With 9:46 left in the first quarter, Kinston trailed 13-0 and the rout was blooming.
"We didn't handle adversity very well at the start of the game," Gieselman said. "They had a long opening drive and then we made the mistake in the punt game; it all just snowballed from there."
The Rampants led 28-0 after one quarter and 35-0 at the break.
It only got worse after halftime.
An interception on the first play of the third quarter set Rose up at the KHS 11. Three plays after Rose scored to go ahead 42-0, a high snap on a Kinston punt gave the Rampants possession at the Vikings 7.
"You can't make mistakes like that against a good team," Gieselman said. "They blocked a punt for a touchdown and twice we gave them the ball near our own goal line. We can't do that against anyone, especially a great team like Rose."
Kinston failed until sophomore backup quarterback Thomas Vermillion found Anthony Pitts in the rear corner of the end zone for a 3-yard scoring strike long after the outcome had been decided.
Vermillion completed all three of his pass attempts for 44 yards.
"We were able to get some younger kids like Thomas a good bit of playing time," Gieselman said. "That will only help us as we move into the conference season."
Although they didn't generate a lot of yardage, Kinston's offense did squander some scoring chances, especially in the second quarter.
Kinston was stopped on downs on fourth and 2 from the Rose 26, but three plays later, Marquan Harris gave the Vikings the ball right back with an interception at the Rose 19.
However, Kinston QB Tiquan Canady threw an interception on the very next snap. As the first half drew to a close, the Vikings gave the ball up after a fourth and goal pass from the Rose three fell incomplete.
Kinston's fourth quarter scoring drive engineered by Vermillion covered 70 yards in 11 plays and took 6:56 off the clock.
"We've got to stay together and keep our heads up," Gieselman said. "We lost to an excellent team tonight. And we've lost to very good teams the past two weeks. But we've competed and haven't quit, and that's what will get us ready for what lies down the road."


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In the final years of her all-too-short life, Amy Winehouse couldn't even take care of herself, never mind anyone else. But that hasn't stopped a British tabloid from claiming that she was trying to become a mother, a report her rep has roundly denied.
The London Daily Mirror says the 27-year-old substance-susceptible singer, who was found dead in her London home on July 23, had begun adoption proceedings for a 10-year-old girl named Dannika from St. Lucia (see photo below).
Amy spent extended periods of time on the Caribbean island in recent years, and she supposedly took Dannika "under her wing" after they met in 2009 through the girl's grandmother, Marjorie Lambert, who runs a local bar.
"Amy was already my mother," Dannika is quoted as saying. "I would call her mum and she would call me her daughter. She took care of me and we had fun together. I loved her and she loved me. She was the most amazing person, and I was looking forward to living with her here or in London. I cannot believe she is gone. This is the worst thing that ever happened to me."
Dannika's grandma asserts that Winehouse had already hired lawyers to handle the ostensible adoption.
"Amy wanted to have a child so bad. If she had not died, there is no doubt she would be here in St. Lucia completing the adoption process," purports Lambert. "Amy loved Dannika with all her heart. I don't know why Amy took to Dannika above all the other children on the island, but from the moment they met they were inseparable. They would spend all day playing, horse-riding and walking up and down the beach hand-in-hand."
She then added, "Amy always wanted to drink, but I would not let her drink before she had something to eat."
Dannika's financially strapped parents, Nadia Germaine and Vic Augustine (who lives in Germany) were also on board with the putative adoption plans.
"I thanked Amy for taking care of my daughter, and she said, 'Dannika is taking care of me. I couldn't live without her,'" shares Augustine. "Then she said, 'I would like your permission to adopt Dannika.' ... I knew [Winehouse] could give my daughter a wonderful life."
This all comes as news to Amy's rep, who insists to TMZ, "It's not true. ... I think she might have met her in St. Lucia, but she was in no way about to adopt her."
Meanwhile, in related news of people who aren't going to let Amy rest in peace, a guy who maintains he helped Winehouse buy drugs hours before she was found dead is also talking to the tabs.
"I want Amy's family to know the truth about what happened," so-called "drug fixer" Tony Azzopardi tells the Daily Mirror. "I want to help them out, but I'm worried about my safety."
Seems he's concerned about retaliation from the "Mr. Big" dealer he contends he set her up with on the final night of her life, and from whom she supposedly purchased $2,000 worth of crack and heroin.
According to Azzopardi, he bumped into Amy outside a pub around 11:30 p.m. on July 22, and she asked him to facilitate the transaction.
"She looked good, you know, fit, like she'd been clean for a while and filled out a bit," recollects Azzopardi, who apparently met the chanteuse through her mess of an ex-husband, Blake Fielder-Civil. "I couldn't believe it when I found out she was gone."
Police, however, did not find evidence of drugs in Winehouse's home, and her father continues to believe she succumbed to a bad reaction to giving up alcohol.
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Dana Cronkhite's pursuit of education in social work has blossomed from life long desire to change lives.
Her commitment inside and outside of the classroom has now earned her the 2013 Toby Brown Award from the National Association of Social Workers North Carolina Chapter.
According to a release, the award recognizes the Bachelor of Social Work student of North Carolina who best reflects and represents the ethics, values, and passion in the field of social work through exemplary performance in social work coursework, field placement, student social work associations, and community organizations.
Cronkhite is a student at the
"When they called me, I started sobbing," she said. "It was such an honor that I was selected for it."
The award was established to honor the late Dr. James S. "Toby" Brown, an assistant professor of Social Work at
"For a student to be recognized for being so well rounded and so committed to social work values shows the broad spectrum of the work that we do, and this is what Dana has earned this award for," Bowen said. "It's wonderful to see folks like Dana who have that social worker's heart that are given the tools and knowledge to go and do anything that she wants to do."
Cronkhite has worked with students and faculty to form a Student Social Work Organization on the extension site and serves as president of the group. She has also participated in several activities ranging from beach clean-up to volunteering at the Onslow County Homeless Veteran Stand-Down in order to serve
"This program here is amazing," Cronkhite said. "Every one of my classmates have provided support and been right there beside me. Although I'm the one receiving the award, I want everyone in my class and the program to be recognized for the things we've provided in our local community."
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"I had an uncle who was paranoid schizophrenic for 40 years, and he died a couple of years ago," Cronkhite said. "The disease progressed … I was interested in why things happened to him the way they did."
In addition to various extra-curricular activities, Dana is completing her social work internship at the Virginia Dare Mental Health Clinic aboard
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Here, the avid home cook and author of "How to Cook Everything" and "Food Matters" shares his cooking philosophy—and explains how to create healthy, tasty, and simple meals that will help you run your best.
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I began cooking before I began running, so by the time I started pounding the pavement in 1976, there was always decent food in my house. But within a few years, my running and my cooking became much more serious.1 For me, running was part of a health kick. I decided to stop smoking in anticipation of the birth of my first daughter and thought running might help me quit. (It did.) Within a couple of years, six- and eight-mile runs became routine and 10- and 12-mile runs weren't awe-inspiring. Ten years later, I ran my first of five marathons2. Of course, the post-long-run roaring hunger made me eat more—and in my case, cook more. To me, running and cooking are both uncomplicated and essential pleasures that can be enjoyed with minimum equipment and time. Unintentionally, my career was built on this premise, and I've become known as someone who cooks "non-cheferly," straightforward food. I've always said that all you need is a few ingredients, and a little time, and you can produce great meals. For runners, this has special appeal, since we're usually busy, often tired, and always hungry.
But like many runners, I felt that I ran enough to compensate for overeating, and that running would make me immune to the middle-aged paunch and all the lifestyle syndromes, diseases, and problems that come with it. Wrong: By the time I turned 50, nine years ago, I'd gained weight I couldn't lose,3 and after more frequent periods of minimal running, I found it difficult to regain my pace. I remember one spring thinking, I can't even find my stride.
By 2007, much had gone awry: I was barely comfortable running three or four miles, one knee was in rough shape, there was a matter of a little hernia, my sleep was interrupted by apnea, and for the first time my cholesterol and blood sugar were high.
I couldn't run away from these issues, so I decided to change my diet—and I went to work on my book Food Matters (subtitled "A Guide to Conscious Eating," which I've come to refer to as "sane" eating), which goes into detail on my whole philosophy.
In the years I had been writing about food, my diet had become a food-writer-ish version of the typical American diet: I ate loads of animal products, few plants, and lots of processed food—not in the form of Pringles, but (very good) white bread, pasta with fantastic sauces (often with meat), and superb desserts. I realized my diet looked like an unbalanced see-saw: one side was heavy with animal products, processed food, and junk food, the other side was light with too few servings of plants.
I'm hardly alone. USDA data shows most people get about 70 percent of their calories from that heavy side of the see-saw, and only about 30 percent from plants4—and almost everyone in nutritional science believes the numbers should be reversed.
Plants, of course, means vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and nuts. What do these things have in common? One, they don't have ingredients, they are ingredients. Two, they might be shelled, or peeled, or trimmed, but they're essentially unprocessed. Three, for the most part, they have few calories.
1 I started writing about food professionally in 1980. I haven't yet managed to figure out how to run professionally.
2 I finished the 1986 Stamford Classic Marathon in Connecticut in a satisfying 4:20.
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My special interests are neonatal surgery, thyroid surgery, chest wall deformity correction, surgical outcomes research, and minimally invasive surgical techniques such as laparoscopy. I am a member of the American College of Surgeons and the International Pediatric Endosurgical Group.
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Current research projects optimizing the evaluation and treatment of children with appendicitis.
Lymph nodes in children
About half of all children will develop enlarged lymph nodes (cervical lymphadenitis) in the neck for example, and the vast majority of these are in response to a minor infection in the area (sore throat, sinus infection, ear infection, etc.). Often the infection is quite subtle and might not be identified. These nodes typically go through a pattern of growing and then receding in size once the infection resolves. This process can take several weeks to months. The nodes may become tender, warm, and there may be some redness of the overlying skin. Your child might complain of pain in the area, be fussier, have fever, and/or have decreased appetite. If the node itself becomes infected, it can turn into an abscess and would require antibiotics and a drainage procedure. Any possibly infected lymph node should be evaluated by your doctor.
Some enlarged lymph nodes ...
When a belly ache or stomach pain might mean appendicitis
As a pediatric surgeon, I am often asked when to "worry" about abdominal pain. Children often report aches or pains near the belly button (umbilicus), and the question arises around when this might mean something significant such as appendicitis.
Appendicitis is a common occurrence affecting about 7% of people over their lifetime, and it begins with vague abdominal pain of the central abdomen. Once the appendix becomes obstructed and begins to suffer from lack of circulation (ischemia), the body can detect more accurately the exact source of the pain. After this localization occurs, children older than 6 or so can identify that the pain is most severe in the right lower part of the abdomen. The localization usually occurs within 24 hours of feeling unwell. The pain is typically worse with movement of the appendix during activities such as walking, coughing, and change in position. I often ask children to jump up and down (on their bed is something kids are excited to do!) and watch their face to see if they wince. Typically with appendicitis, a child will either refuse to jump or may try it once but will not continue due to the pain.
Distraction is also frequently used in children that seem to be particularly "focused" on their pain. In gently feeling the abdomen of a child with early appendicitis that is distracted, the abdomen is soft until palpating the area of the appendix. This right lower part of the abdomen is...
Neck lumps in children: focus on the thyroid
There are a wide variety of nodules or lumps of the neck. We often group these growths by their location. While many lumps are simply lymph nodes, which come and go, growths near the "Adam's apple" merit special attention. Lumps in the front/center of the neck are most likely related to the thyroid gland.
The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormone ,which is a chemical that influences a wide range of the body's functions such as digestion, heart rate, mood, appetite, temperature, and growth. Younger children tend to have a congenital remnant called a thyroglossal duct cyst. During fetal development, the thyroid gland originates from the base of the tongue and then descends down the front of the neck to its eventual home just below the "Adam's apple." These cysts often get infected because they maintain a connection to the throat allowing bacteria to enter. If infected, we treat these initially with antibiotics and then perform a surgery to remove the cyst and its connection. The procedure is typically performed as a day surgery.
Actual thyroid nodules are increasing in number with an estimate around 1% of children developing an abnormal thyroid growth. These can vary from not at all threatening to cancerous (malignant). Firm, solid nodules that grow over time tend to be more concerning; but regardless of how they feel, these lumps should be evaluated by your physician. Sometimes the nodules cause an overactive thyroid gland which can lead to symptoms such as: feeling warmer than others, rapid or irregular pulse, anxiety/nervousness, insomnia, tremor, weight loss. Other times the nodule due to its size may cause symptoms such as pain, hoarse voice, difficulty swallowing.
Evaluation of these nodules includes ...
Hernias: why are some watched while others are repaired?
The most common thing that I see as a pediatric surgeon is a child with a lump that is thought to be a hernia. A hernia is a bulging of tissue through an opening in the muscle layers that isn't normally present. In children, these openings are usually the result of a developmental process that just didn't quite reach completion. Some hernias need surgery emergently, while others are observed for years with the expectation that they will close on their own.
Here are some pointers to help understand this wide range of approaches to hernias:
Location is very important in considering how aggressive to be with hernias. Belly button (umbilical) hernias are...
Constipation during infancy
As a pediatric surgeon with a special interest in intestinal issues, I am often contacted by worried parents regarding their baby's infrequent bowel movements. This can be caused by a variety of
problems such as blockages of the intestines or abnormal intestinal function (including a condition called Hirschsprung's disease); but most frequently babies are just efficiently absorbing and thus not needing to poop very often. This is especially true for breastfed babies. So, how can a parent tell the difference?
I would offer the following "red flags" as issues that may indicate a problem needing further medical evaluation:
Fixing Chest Wall Deformities: A Minimally Invasive Option
Pectus excavatum often referred to as either "sunken" or "funnel" chest is the most common congenital chest wall deformity affecting up to one in a thousand children. It results from excessive growth of the cartilage between the ribs and the breast bone (sternum) leading to a sunken (concave) appearance of the chest.
Although present at birth, this usually becomes much more obvious after a child undergoes a growth spurt in their early teens. Pectus excavatum can range from mild to quite severe with the moderate to severe cases involving compression of the heart and lungs. It may not cause any symptoms, however, children with pectus excavatum often report exercise intolerance (shortness of breath or tiring before peers in sports), chest pain, heart problems, and body image difficulties. The last issue deserves some attention as children often are reluctant to discuss how the appearance of their chest affects their self-esteem globally. There is a bias even within the medical community to dismiss the appearance component of pectus excavatum as merely "cosmetic", but I view the surgery to fix this congenital defect as corrective and support the idea that the impact of its appearance should be considered. I have seen patients emotionally transformed in ways that they and their families never expected.
Thanks in great part to the pioneering work of Dr. Donald Nuss (a now retired pediatric surgeon in Virginia), we have a well-proven minimally invasive option to correct pectus excavatum: the Nuss bar procedure. This involves ...
Vomiting in the newborn: when is spit-up something to worry about?
I have never met a baby that didn't on occasion spit-up. Many perfectly healthy babies can even spit-up quite a bit. Reflux is often the label given to babies who vomit, and this rarely amounts to a significant problem.
However, there are a few things that a parent should watch out for:
The most important thing is the color of what a baby is throwing up. Dark yellow and especially green vomit is never normal in a baby and demands immediate medical evaluation as this could represent a dangerous twisting of the intestines (midgut volvulus), which is linked to abnormally positioned intestines (intestinal malrotation).
Another consideration is quantity. If a baby is throwing up...
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Huh, definitely never heard that comparison before. I've never smelled Black XS, however, so I'm afraid I can't compare/contrast. I'm interested to see what others think, though.
Yes I know what you're thinking, another bloody Aventus thread.
Call me crazy, but I think I've finally found something that smells like Aventus. Believe it or not it is Paco Rabanne's "Black XS"
I've had Aventus for a few weeks now (The A4...... Batch) and I never even thought that the two smelled alike until today I was randomly going through my collection and smelt Black XS. I paused for a while and thought WHAT THE F*** THIS SMELLS LIKE AVENTUS.
I think the fruity punch and darkness in Black XS seems to resemble Aventus. Maybe my batch is different to most.
Anyone who has them both, smell them side by side and let me know what you think.
The sense of smell, like a faithful counsellor, foretells its character.
Huh, definitely never heard that comparison before. I've never smelled Black XS, however, so I'm afraid I can't compare/contrast. I'm interested to see what others think, though.
I've got a feeling not a single person is going to share my thoughts haha. Oh well, might as well give it a go.
The sense of smell, like a faithful counsellor, foretells its character.
I own and love both of these (Aventus and Black XS), but don't really find them similar.
Hey, why not....I just said in another thread that I thought Exceptional For Men smelled similar to Silver Mountain Water....so, see, it could be much, much worse...
Not even close
1. Dior Homme Intense
2. Creed Aventus
3. Tom Ford Extreme
4. Gucci Pour Homme II
5. Terre d'Hermes
Have both but smell different to me.
Exactly the same!
I own both - they are NOTHING alike... Actually Black XS L'Excess is closer, since it has a pineapple note instead of the strawberry top note. But still as similar as AdG is to Avignon.
Seasonal favorites:
1. Xerjoff - Nio
2. Creed - Aventus
3. Tom Ford - Grey Vetiver
4. The Different Company - De Bachmakov
5. Dior - Homme Sport 2008
6. Montale - Aoud Legacy
7. Creed - Virgin Island Water
8. by Kilian - Straight to Heaven
9. Creed - Original Cologne
10. Clive Christian - 1872 for Men
Anyone share the same batch code as mine ? sorry can't seem to remember it. But I know it starts with "A4"
The sense of smell, like a faithful counsellor, foretells its character.
The new Black XS L'excess could very well fit better in your comparison, as they replaced the strawberry note with pineapple .
You should try it out .
Hypocrites will always be a thorn in my back....and my middle finger will always be the best remedy.....
Are you sure you didn't smell some cocaine in between the two frags?
now i have to go smell this tomorrow
1. Dior Homme Original
2. Musc Ravaguer
3. Portrait of a Lady
4. Noir de Noir
5. L Instant Guerlain pour Homme Extreme
6. New Haarlem
7. Pure Coffee
8. Blu Mediterraneo Sicilian Almond
9. Rose 31
10. Spiritueuse Double Vanille
I have both. Nothing alike to me. Aren't you talking about L'Excess?
Black XS smells like strawberries. Nothing smells like Aventus. Even different batches of Aventus itself don't smell like Aventus!
"I am a robot and I like cheese"
Top 5:
1. Axe Kilo
2. Lectric Shave
3. Vicks Vapor Rub
4. Febreze Pour Homme
5. Preferred Stock
Never smelled either, but they could sort of smell exactly the same!
Black XS by Paco Rabanne and Aventus by Creed, other than both containing a fruit note, do not smell similar.
for me black XS sucks I hope the almighty aventus that everyone talks about it's not like Black XS
only my sister loves Black XS so I gave away mine to her so she could give it to his boyfriend
I see the connection. Both have in your face fruit accords and contain patchouli. Can't really say they smell similar.
I have to say that I thought I found something that smelt similar to it recently, though it's not another fragrance as such. I've been meaning to post it and it seems this thread beat me to it!
It's the Revitalise Me hand lotion by skin care company Elemis.
Apparently, this contains "aromatic oils of thyme, sweet orange, lime and neroli" which is interesting as someone at home told me that Aventus smelled of thyme after I showed off the very first sample of Aventus that I got back in 2010...
Anyone else agree with this hand lotion?
I'd sooner compare XS to Himalaya, and I can't really see the comparison to Aventus.
I've smelled both, and I owned Black XS at one time.
Two entirely different beasts.
"It always seems impossible until it's done." -Nelson Mandela
My mission statement: "I am not afraid to keep on living - I am not afraid to walk this world alone."
I don't see the connection. However, you may wanna try Jaguar Vision, as the pineapple notes are near identical imo. But where Aventus turns into this amazing smokey, woodsy fragrance; Vision has this common and cheap overly sweet tonka bean dry down.
My Ultimate Top 5:
Fahrenheit (1988)
Paul Smith Man (2009)
Burberry London (2006)
Prada Amber pour Homme (2006)
Arpege pour Homme (2005)
They are so different as Strawberry & Pineapple.
By the way, L'Excess replaces strawberry with pineapple, the top notes has dominant pineapple note, but I still can not see the connection between the two.
***My favourite from my collection***
-------- Amouage Tribute Attar
------ Serge Lutens: Ambre Sultan
-------- Les Exclusifs de Chanel: Sycamore
------ Amouage: Fate Man
-------- Amouage: Epic Man
------ Tom Ford Private Blend: Noir de Noir
-------- Terre D'Hermès Pure Parfum
------ EDP FM: Carnal Flower
-------- Neela Vermire Creations: Trayee
------ Dior: Leather Oud
------- Hermèssence: Ambre Narguilé
I have to say there is n't any similarity to me. Black XS was one of those rare frags that were so sickly to me that I went and washed it off after an hour or so. I just remember a cheap overpowering strawberry note.
I thought the original XS was ok though.
Try Jaguar Vision.
Current Top 5
1. Creed Aventus
2. A*Men Pure Malt
3. L'instant Extreme
4. Nasomatto Duro
5. CDG - Kyoto
The new XS opens with a pineapple smell so that''s comparable to Aventus, but Aventus is darker actually, with the smokiness too
My sales thread
no you didnt.
Want to trade - Chanel Platinum Egoiste for Dior Eau Sauvage...
I have Black Xs and L'Exces and they don't smell like the X02 batch i've had, BUT, this cheap perfume called Zara-Gold smells at the beginning just like X02, i swear!!!
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I have Black Xs and L'Exces and they don't smell like the X02 batch i've had, BUT, this cheap perfume called Zara-Gold smells at the beginning just like X02, i swear!!!
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"I am a robot and I like cheese"
Top 5:
1. Axe Kilo
2. Lectric Shave
3. Vicks Vapor Rub
4. Febreze Pour Homme
5. Preferred Stock
hey IncOgnito, you know what!? I actually think Aventus has some stuff in common with Black XS. I wouldn't say they smell like each other, but they definitely share some of the same DNA.
The vibe is similar too - they're pretty musky and fruity, modern orientals.
While we're on the subject, I also wanna mention that the drydown/basenotes of Aventus smell a lot like Straight to Heaven by Kilian in its own drydown/basenotes. They share the same patchouli-vanilla-musk thing. (Straight to Heaven smells nothing like Black XS though).
Me and you might get bashed for it, but if you pay enough attention, the similarities are there.
That being said, so far, nothing out there smells enough like Aventus to replace it.
P.S. I own both Black XS and Aventus (2012 batch)
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Sales thread here
Looks like I'm not a complete nutcase, thanks :P
The sense of smell, like a faithful counsellor, foretells its character.
Not even close. Black XS is all strawberry syrup with a hint of weird fecal note to me. Totally unlike Aventus XD


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The ASPCA is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case of four newborn kittens found with their throats slashed. An additional $1,200 is being offered by the Suffolk County SPCA, the local animal-protection agency leading the investigation.
According to Suffolk County SPCA reports, the bodies of the four kittens—estimated to be three weeks old—were discovered on October 1 in the parking area of a business in Riverhead, New York.
"This is a truly sickening case of violent, heartless abuse," says Stacy Wolf, Senior Vice President of the ASPCA's Anti-Cruelty Group. "We hope the reward offer sends a message that animal cruelty will not be tolerated in our society. We thank the Suffolk County SPCA for its commitment to finding justice for these four innocent kittens."
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This kind of act has been linked to the early development of murderers. It frightens me. There are all too many people with frightening behaviors who prey on the helplessness of animals and people. I hope this person is caught! This is a LARGE warning sign to the public to be aware and report abuse.
people who do that type of thing are often psychopaths who then move on to hurting people.
pretty much all of the known serial killers had tortured and killed animals before moving on to humans.
"UNBELIEVABLE"!! I am at the library when I read this & I did a rather loud, Huhhhh. I love kittens, always have & who doesn't! I know some people are Dog/Puppy people. I am a kitten/Cat person I have 6 felines(The Brady Bunch) at home brought up from kittens/young kittens. This is soooo bad, really! I am sure there is some kind of camera footage in that parking lot of that business that recorded someone out there!!
Definitely harsher punishments. Anybody want to join me in administering these punishments???
The rage I feel towards people who are cruel to animals is hard to control. I want to see severe punishment, legally, against people like this. This is not human behavior, it's barbaric, uncivilized and heartless. How can anyone not show compassion for animals is impossible for me to believe. The lack of respect for other beings on this planet is disgusting, makes me ashamed to be human and reflects just how stupid our species really is.
These types of people should have hefty fines but how long is this going to go on before they start doing thing about it? How many thousands of animals have to suffer because of inhumane thoughtless and heartless people if we put big fines and prison time in it you'll see how it stops! I hope this person who did this dies a cruel and painful death! He/she is wasting our air put him to death the same way they did these kittens!
If they can do that to 4 innocent kittens without a second thought then they are just right around the corner to doing that to a human I give them less then 6 months. Unless they are caught and then we do the same thing to them they did to those poor innocent kittens.
Forgot to add one comment I think that when folks are caught and arrested for cruelty to animals that their punishment should be exactly what they did to the animals. If they left them tied up with no food and water then the same should happen to them.
I hope they find the guy that did it and slit HIS throat. what a sick b*stard
If someone reading this knows who did it, you should report them, know why? YOU may be next!


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(Palermo, Agrigento, Taormina)
Only in Sicily can you commune with the culture of Hellenic antiquity, the grandeur of the Middle Ages and the marvels of the Renaissance all forged by a dozen civilizations.
Sicily is not just a destination, it is an island crammed with glorious architecture, marvelous landscapes and gastronomical delights almost too good to be believed. Wander rolling hills dotted with olive groves and eucalyptus trees and stroll markets where the people are as colorful as the produce. Journey to the past as you visit wondrous Greek ruins with Mt. Etna rising in the distance. At night, relax in well-appointed accommodations that offer style and comfort.
Meet your private guide and driver and head for the Tasca D'Almerita estate, where you'll tour an olive grove and vineyard with a wonderful tasting in both. Visit the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia in Monte Pelligrino and enjoy spectacular views of the bay of Palermo. Wander through the Greek theater in Taormina and take in the sweeping vistas of the sea below. Spend the day experiencing Mount Etna up close and personal with your own naturalist guide. Glimpse the Craters of Silvestri and the wonderful scenic gorges of Alcantara. Ascend to the main crater by cable car and experience the thrill of getting intimate with an active volcano.
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This morning, meet your private guide and driver at your hotel and then depart for Segesta, an ancient town with ruins from the 5th century BC located on the top of Monte Barbaro. Here you will visit the wonderfully preserved Doric Temple and the Theatre of Segesta. Afterward you will continue with your driver escort to Erice which was one of the few Sicilian towns which had a typical medieval past. There you will have time to explore, as well as have lunch (not included). Next you will continue on to the Trapani's coast lined with salt pans. After completion, you will be returned to your hotel in Palermo. No admissions included.
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Enjoy a full day tour with your private vehicle and naturalist driver-guide to the Mount Etna area, visiting the Craters of Silvestri. This tour takes you first to the Alcantara, a natural wonderland of scenic gorges. Continue to the medieval town of Randazzo. The journey continues up to the Craters of Silvestri (at 1,900 metres) and to the slopes of Mt. Etna. You will also be given an opportunity to ascend to the area of the main crater by cable car and jeep which takes around 2 hours (Not included in tour price, approximately 40 euro per person).
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Once a convent and church, the Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa is located in the heart of Palermo, Sicily. Each of the 127 rooms offers different views of the city. The rooms have their own separate design and personality, but all of them aim to provide maximum comfort, from the most exclusive suite to the snuggest single room. Two bars and a restaurant provide the guests with delicious food and drinks and the fitness center keeps the guests moving, yet relaxed at the same time. In the middle of the hotel is the Old Cloister; a sitting area with a fountain as its focus.
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Women's Volleyball Season Comes to an End with 3-0 Loss at Mount Olive
November 3, 2012
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - Mount Olive College pulled out three close set wins to take a 3-0 (25-23, 20-25, 26-24) victory over Pfeiffer University in the 2012 season finale. The Trojand end their year at 9-19 overall, 5-11 in league play while the Lady Falcons campaign concludes at 8-19, 5-11.
Carly White led the Trojans with 16 kills hitting .609 in the victory. Sarah Robertson followed closely with 11 kills as Mount Olive hit .417 as a team. Jordan O'Bryant led the Lady Falcons with seven kills while Milana Mervosh and Jessica Homrich each wrapped up with six. Nicole Nitu led all with 11 digs in the match.
Pfeiffer would hit .444 in set one despite the Trojans pulling away with a pair of kills after a 23-all tie. Mount Olive did the same in set three using a White kill and ace from Danielle Plante tied at 24.


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A GOVERNMENT appointed planning inspector has ruled that an ancient Lake District fell pass is out of bounds for motorised vehicles.
The decision by the Secretary of State to make Garburn Pass, between Troutbeck and Kentmere, a 'restricted byway' follows three years of legal argument.
It means that any motorist or motorcyclist using the pass is committing a criminal offence and could face serious legal consequences.
The inspector went through hundreds of pages of documents ranging from maps of 1822, guide books of the 1880s, and photographs of motorbikes using the pass in the 1920s.
The Lake District National Park Authority has also announced that thanks to around £55,000 of Government funding invested in repairs following the 2009 floods, the pass is probably in better condition than it has been for hundreds of years.
"The storms of November 2009 badly damaged both sides of the pass, especially the western side where the track effectively became a river, and most of the surface ended up on the main road," said National Park Countryside Access Adviser Nick Thorne.
"We were able to obtain significant funding under the Paths for the Public Project, funded by Defra, the Rural Development Programme for England, and Cumbria County Council. And we have now completely rebuilt the worst affected areas in three stages with the work being carried out by our own staff, the National Trust, and a local contractor."
ZANY Steven Hall is urging people to vote for him after he performs in front of millions of TV viewers on Britain's Got Talent tonight.
The 53-year-old telecommunications engineer will represent Cumbria when he takes to the stage for the live semi-final with a new dance routine.
Having taken the nation by storm with his eclectic two-minute act, which saw him perform a dance to The Birdy Song, The Macarena and The Twist, he has become an overnight success.
He has gained more than 1.5 million views on YouTube and more than a thousand fans on his official Facebook site.
So, what has he got lined up for the biggest performances of his life tonight?
"It was said: 'How am I going to follow that?' Because the element of surprise has gone," he said.
"So I have taken what everybody said they would expect me to do next and not done it."
Life has changed for the Burneside Amateur Theatrical Society member since he gained three 'yes' votes from Amanda Holden, Michael McIntyre and David Hasselhoff, and a standing ovation from the Liverpool crowd.
"It was the second best experience of my life, but I can't tell you the first one," he jokes.
"Since then, it has been so busy I haven't had time to think about it.
"I have been to London several times for interviews and rehearsals."
Having performed in theatres across the Lake District, Steven set up Comedy Showtime two years ago, a five-person act that puts on performances across the region.
From this, a 10-minute dance evolved which came to form the basis of his BGT audition.
If Steven is successful tonight, he will make it through to Saturday's live final.
If victorious in the final, he will perform in front of The Queen at The Royal Variety Performance and win £100,000.
"I am nervous and confident about tonight," he said.
"Nervous because Simon Cowell is back on the show and he is held in such anticipation about what he has thought of the acts that have gone through while he's been away.
"But I am confident of my routine. I'm looking forward to it."


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CARSON, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy added another preseason match to their schedule as they will face the NASL's Minnesota United on March 1 in a closed-door scrimmage.
The closed-door match will take place at 7:30 pm at StubHub Center and will be the Galaxy's eighth preseason match.
Currently, LA is 5-1-1 this preseason.
ESPN announced their broadcast schedule for the 64 matches in this summer's 2014 FIFA World Cup on Monday.
ESPN will broadcast 43 matches, ESPN2 will air 11 games while ABC will televise 10 matches during the month-long tournament which will run from June 12 to July 13. All of the matches will be broadcasted live, in high definition and all will be available on ESPN's online service WatchESPN. Prior to each match, ESPN will host a 30-minute pregme show, halftime show and a post-match segments for each fixture. ESPN will also air a review show "World Cup Tonight" to recap the evening's action from Brazil.
Each of the three group matches for the United States will be broadcast on ESPN while Mexico's opener against Cameroon will be aired on ESPN2 before they take on Brazil and Croatia on ESPN.
Club Tijuana's run of dominance at the Estadio Caliente came to screeching halt on Friday when the Xolos dropped a disappointing 3-0 result to Chiapas Jaguar, ending their home unbeaten streak at 17 games.
Carlos Ochoa led the charge for Chiapas with two first half goals before Luis Robles added a third to put the match out of reach for the Xolos. The defeat was Tijuana's first at home since April 20, 2013 when they dropped a 2-1 result to Monarcas Morelia in the week 15 of the 2013 Clausura Tournament.
From the opening whistle, Tijuana struggled to deal with the physical Chiapas side who carved up the Xolos defense in the first half. Up three goals after the first 45 minutes, Tijuana was afforded more room to operate in the attack, but could not break through a compact and organized Chiapas defense.
The Xolos finest chance came in the 86th minute when second half substitute Herculez Gomez launched a free kick that rattled the crossbar as Tijuana's rally fell way short.
Tijuana returns to action next Saturday when they attempt to snap their 18 game road winless streak against former Chivas USA head coach Jose Luis Sanchez Sola's Tiburones Rojos side in Veracruz.
CARSON, Calif. – Two goals, an assist and another major step forward for LA Galaxy captain Robbie Keane.
The Irishman put in a 70 minute shift in LA's 3-0 victory over LA Galaxy II, tallying twice in what was his longest appearance to date this preseason. Against the USL PRO side, Keane was a threat each time he touched the ball, but his finest moment came just seconds into the contest when he launched a chip from beyond 35 yards that caught Galaxy II goalkeeper Cody Laurendi off his line for the easy finish.
Following the match, Keane was pleased with his fitness and that feeling was echoed by head coach Bruce Arena.
"Robbie Keane needs to work hard in the next couple of weeks to be ready and he is getting there. He did a good job tonight," said head coach Bruce Arena. "The first goal was unbelievable. I don't know how he quite saw that, it was ridiculous. That's why we are paying him the big bucks."
View Keane's two goals below.
CARSON, Calif. – The LA Galaxy defeated LA Galaxy II 3-0 in the first-annual "White vs. Blue" game on Saturday evening.
Below are a few notes from the match.
The Galaxy should have the services of starting goalkeeper Jaime Penedo ahead of the final two weeks of preseason. Penedo, who appeared in LA's first four matches this preseason, has not appeared for LA since their closed-door scrimmage with Pumas UNAM on Feb. 11 in Mexico. Following the victory over Galaxy II, Arena gave Penedo the all-clear to train in the next couple of weeks.
"He's going to be fine over the next couple of weeks. He's ready to go," said Arena.
LA should also have the services of Stefan Ishizaki who was reduced to a substitute's role against Galaxy II. The Swede was left off the roster entirely in Wednesday's victory over UCLA.
"He is doing well," Arena said. "We have to push him as he is behind fitness wise, but we are going to get him going."
Arena also mentioned to a yet-to-be finalized match remaining on the preseason docket. According to reports, LA will face Minnesota United at some point next week.
The LA Galaxy picked up a 3-0 victory in their inaugural "White vs. Blue" match at StubHub Center against their USL PRO counterparts LA Galaxy II.
LA is now 5-1-1 this preseason.
Check a photo gallery provided by LAGalaxy.com is below.
Former LA Galaxy midfielder Michael Stephens is close to continuing his career in Europe.
Sources confirmed to LA Galaxy Insider that Stephens is in Oslo and close to finalizing a deal with Norwegian Tippeligaen club Stabæk. The 24-year-old spent the last three seasons with the LA Galaxy, compiling 94 league appearances with two goals and 12 assists. If signed, Stephens will be the fifth American to play for the club, joining the likes of Ricardo Clark and Mikkel Diskerud.
Stabæk are led by former U.S. National Team head coach Bob Bradley who took the reins in January after his contract to manage Egypt's national side was not renewed. Bradley is the first American head coach to lead a top division European club.
After being relegated following a seven year stay in the top-flight, De blaa (The Blue Ones) achieved promotion in 2013 with a second place finish in the Adeccoligaen. Stabæk open their 2014 campaign on March 30 against Sogndal.
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We've been discussing the LA Galaxy's rivalry with Club Tijuana in a number of different ways, but now, we get serious.
For our latest "Road to Morocco" piece, I compare the tacos from famed Tijuana hotspot Tacos Salceados and Los Angeles' famous Guisados.
Just be warned, my verdict may shock you.
Check my review below and remember to check out Tacos Salceados and Guisados for yourself.
LA Galaxy captain Robbie Keane is on the mend and with the MLS regular season fast approaching, he will not be participating in Ireland's upcoming match against Serbia.
The Ireland captain was left off the roster by head coach Martin O'Neill ahead of the March 5 match in Dublin against Serbia.
In their release, the Ireland Football Association states that O'Neill has spoken with Keane and omitted the striker so that he may focus on the Galaxy's season opener against Real Salt Lake on March 8.
CARSON, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy have added yet another Homegrown Player.
On Thursday, LA announced the signing of 19-year-old Raul Mendiola who becomes the seventh Galaxy Academy signing in club history. A three-time Developmental Academy Starting XI, Mendiola won back-to-back U-16 Development Academy Player of the Year awards in the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 season. Mendiola has been a regular with the Galaxy reserves since 2012.
"It's been a long journey and I thank everyone that supported me on the way," Mendiola told LA Galaxy Insider. "This is just the beginning and I know that I still have to work but I'm excited to get to this point and be part of this team."


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Nicole Miller will be taking on a major role this upcoming school year as a first-year guidance counselor at
After three years as a teacher in
"I genuinely care about kids and what they're going through," Miller said. "I want to help them deal with their problems and I like being a warm and welcoming person. I don't think there are a lot of people who view this as more than a job, but this is my passion."
Rochelle Middle School Principal Maya Swinson — who is in her first year at the school, as well — hired Miller because she said she had many great qualities which could benefit the students.
"Nicole blew us away in the interview," Swinson said. "I really felt like she would be a perfect fit for the culture of our school. She's energetic, creative and down-to-earth. I believe the kids can relate to her."
Swinson was also impressed with Miller's dedication to Rochelle early on, including her help with the school's Community Day on Aug. 10.
"She showed her commitment to the school before actually starting her first day," Swinson said. "We're excited to have her here, especially since she's coming from a school similar to Rochelle."
Before accepting the job at Rochelle, Miller spent two years as a fifth grade teacher at Ridgeway Elementary, and then taught sixth grade at Wellcome Middle last year, instructing students in language arts and social studies.
Miller believed her ability to assist children outside of studies was beneficial during her time in the education field.
"When I first started teaching, before reaching the children academically, I had to reach them socially," Miller said. "I felt like counseling was my niche and it really helped me as a teacher. Although I'll miss teaching reading, this will be a nice change."
Miller was born in
Currently, Miller is working on her Master's in school counseling, which made her even more excited about receiving the job at Rochelle.
"It was amazing to have a job in my field while I'm working on my Master's," Miller said. "I'm just really excited to be a part of the Junior Viking family."
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Jon Cardinelli and Ryan Vrede analyse the key match-ups and pick the winners at the weekend.
The Highlanders tossed up the only surprise of round four with an uninspiring 6-0 win over the Crusaders. Round five has proved a bit tougher to call with the Aussie derby in Canberra and the Kiwi clash in Invercargill sure to be closely contested affairs. The Sharks will do the business in Brisbane while the Stormers will secure a win before heading Down Under.
Following a poor performance in Perth, a shocker at Suncorp Stadium and a nightmare in New Plymouth, there is only agony in store for the Cheetahs in Albany.
Round four
Round three
Round two
Round one
BLUES vs CHEETAHS, ALBANY, FRIDAY 08:35
Vrede's call: Ah, the round starts off with an easy prediction in favour of the Blues. The Cheetahs have been diabolical on tour and they won't pick up a victory in Albany. Paul Williams and flanker Josh Blackie are the latest additions to a lengthy Blues injury list but with the inclusion of All Blacks lock Ali Williams and exciting winger Rene Ranger they still possess enough class across all facets to down the Cheetahs. They have, however, been atrocious on defence (they have the tournament's worst record) and the Cheetahs will look to exploit this weakness. The trouble for the visitors will be keeping the Blues from breaching theirs. Blues by 10
JC's call: The Blues sit at fifth on the competition log but haven't looked like serious play-off contenders. They boast the big names but are far from a complete unit. That said, they have enough to paddle the Cheetahs at home, with the Blues' tight five set to boss the visitors in the scrums and at the breakdown. David de Villiers will contest strongly at the lineout, and if the other jumpers can provide support the Cheetahs will threaten from their own ball. They've opted for the more attacking flyhalf option in Jacques-Louis Potgieter which indicates a running approach, and depending on the success of Meyer Bosman and Corne Uys in midfield their backline could trouble the hosts. Sadly, one feels the Blues will bounce back from whatever deficit or early upset the Cheetahs manage to inflict, as they are not a side known for their 80-minute performances. It won't be a complete rout, but the Blues will rack up the points in the final quarter. Blues by 15
Blues – Isaia Toeava, Rene Ranger, Anthony Tuitavake, Michael Hobbs, Joe Rokocoko, Jimmy Gopperth, Taniela Moa, Jerome Kaino, Justin Collins, Chris Lowrey, Ali Williams, Kurtis Haiu, John Afoa, Keven Mealamu (c), Tony Woodcock.
Subs: Tom McCartney, Tevita Mailau, Jay Williams, Onosa'i Auva'a, Chris Smylie, Jamie Helleur, Winston Stanley.
Cheetahs - Hennie Daniller, Danwel Demas, Corne Uys, Meyer Bosman, Jongi Nokwe, Jacques-Louis Potgieter, Tewis de Bruyn, Hendro Scholtz (c), Wayne van Heerden, Heinrich Brussow, David de Villiers, Nico Breedt, Bees Roux, Adriaan Strauss, Wian du Preez.
Subs: Richardt Strauss, Kobus Calldo, Francois Uys, Kabamba Floors, Sarel Pretorius, Piet van Zyl, Fabian Juries.
BRUMBIES vs WARATAHS, CANBERRA, FRIDAY 10:40
Vrede's call: Man this is a tough call but I'm backing the Brumbies to halt the Tahs' four-game winning streak. The match is likely to be won and lost in the forwards as they will determine the attacking platform for two talented and dangerous backlines. This Wallaby-laden clash features a number of head-to-heads which could prove decisive to the outcome, none more so than the breakdown battle between the Brumbies' George Smith and the Tahs' Phil Waugh. A single try scored from turnover ball could be the difference in what is expected to be a closely fought affair. Brumbies by 5
JC's call: The Brumbies were lucky to win a few early games, and up against a structured Waratahs side they may finally get their just deserts. Smith is certain to be a menace at the tackle but the power of the Tahs tight-five will allow the visiting loose trio to gain the ascendancy. This will in turn allow the Waratahs backs to flourish, be it through an accurate kicking game or an expansive attack. Waratahs by 5
Brumbies - Mark Gerrard, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Stirling Mortlock, Tyrone Smith, Francis Fainifo, Christian Lealiifano, Joshua Holmes, Stephen Hoiles (c), George Smith, Peter Kimlin, Mark Chisholm, Ben Hand, Guy Shepherdson, Stephen Moore, Nic Henderson.
Subs: Huia Edmonds, Ben Alexander, Sitaleki Timani/Shawn Mackay, Julian Salvi, Patrick Phibbs, Matt Toomua, Clyde Rathbone.
Waratahs – Sam Norton-Knight, Lachie Turner, Rob Horne, Timana Tahu, Lote Tuqiri, Kurtley Beale, Luke Burgess, Wycliff Palu, Phil Waugh (c), Dean Mumm, Will Caldwell, Chris Thomson, Dan Palmer, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Benn Robinson. Subs: Adam Freier, Jeremy Tilse, Luke Doherty, Ben Mowen, Brett Sheehan, Daniel Halangahu, Tom Carter.
CRUSADERS vs FORCE, CHRISTCHURCH, SATURDAY 06:30
Vrede's call: I never thought the day would come when I'd predict a defeat for the Crusaders in Christchurch. Their match 22 has a vulnerable look about it and while the Force are hardly world-beaters themselves, they'll be confident of inflicting a fourth-straight defeat on the defending champions. The Crusaders have done little to shatter the perception that they lose an edge when their talismanic captain Richie McCaw is not playing. Expect Force openside David Pocock to boss the breakdown and in so doing give his side the edge. The Force usually wouldn't be given a chance of maintaining parity with the Crusaders, but their forwards should give flyhalf Matt Giteau the platform he requires to conjure his spells. Force by 5
JC's call: The mighty have fallen to an unexpected depth – the latest injury to McCaw curtailing their modest chances significantly. Leon MacDonald returns to boost the backline and Stephen Brett will give his side more direction at flyhalf, but the Crusaders will struggle without Andy Ellis at the base. The Force have been average and suffered defeat in Hamilton last week, but have a golden opportunity to topple the current champs at home. The Saders will scrap for all they're worth in the forward exchanges, but should ultimately be outdone by a stronger Force backline. Force by 5
Crusaders – Leon MacDonald, Adam Whitelock, Tim Bateman, Ryan Crotty, Colin Slade, Stephen Brett, Kahn Fotuali'i, Thomas Waldrom, George Whitelock, Kieran Read (c), Isaac Ross, Brad Thorn, Bronson Murray, Jason Macdonald, Wyatt Crockett.
Subs: Dan Perrin, Owen Franks, Ross Filipo, Nasi Manu, Tyson Keats, Hamish Gard, Blair Cook.
Force – Drew Mitchell, Nick Cummins, Ryan Cross, James O'Connor, Cameron Shepherd, Matt Giteau, Josh Valentine, Tamaiti Horua, David Pocock, Richard Stanford, Nathan Sharpe (c), David Pusey, Ben Castle, Tai McIsaac, Pek Cowan.
Subs: Luke Holmes, AJ Whalley, Tom Hockings, Matt Hodgson, Chris O'Young, Junior Pelesasa, Haig Sare.
HIGHLANDERS vs CHIEFS, INVERCARGILL, SATURDAY 08:35
Vrede's call: The Highlanders sneaked home against the Crusaders in what must have been one of the worst Super Rugby games in history, but their joy will be short-lived, with the Chiefs my pick to take five points in Dunedin. They were very impressive in their emphatic victory over the Force, showing intelligence and patience in their approach – a hybrid of phase play in the first three quarters and attack through the wide channels thereafter. If they replicate that approach against the Highlanders, they should secure their second bonus-point victory in as many weeks. However, if they revert to the expansive game they open themselves to being hit on the counterattack where the Highlanders have done well all season. Chiefs by 10
JC's call: I smell another clanger – last week it was in Dunedin and this week we'll see a repeat in Invercargill. This Kiwi derby should bring out the best and worst of both packs, both of whom are renowned for their physicality. While the Highlanders boast mongrel, the Chiefs look technically superior and have too much class in their back division to be repelled by an average Landers defence. Be it through a set-move or in broken play, the Chiefs backs will have the telling say. Chiefs by 7
Highlanders - Israel Dagg/Ben Smith, Ben Smith/Kendrick Lynn, Jason Shoemark, Johnny Leota, Fetu'u Vainikolo, Daniel Bowden, Jimmy Cowan (C), Steven Setephano, Tim Boys, Adam Thomson, Hayden Triggs, Josh Bekhuis, Clint Newland, David Hall, Chris King.
Subs – Jason Rutledge, Anthony Perenise, Tom Donnelly, George Naoupu, Sean Romans, Matthew Berquist, Kendrick Lynn/Jayden Hayward.
Chiefs - Mils Muliaina (c), Lelia Masaga, Richard Kahui, Jackson Willison, James Wilson, Stephen Donald, Toby Morland, Liam Messam, Serge Lilo, Tanerau Latimer, Kevin O'Neill, Craig Clarke, Ben May, Aled de Malmanche, Sona Taumalolo.
Subs: Hika Elliot, James McGougan, Mark Burman, Sione Lauaki/Colin Bourke, Brendon Leonard, Mike Delany, Dwayne Sweeney.
REDS vs SHARKS, BRISBANE, SATURDAY 11:05
Vrede's call: Nothing points to a loss for the Sharks barring the statistics. Still, after their comprehensive win against the Blues it seems silly to suggest they could stumble against the rubble Reds. They have 14 Springboks in their squad (11 in their starting line-up) and are superior in all facets. Only complacency or fatigue can rob them of five points and I suspect neither will be an issue with the Durban boys marching on to claim five from five. The Reds' primary threat lies in a backline marshalled by Wallabies Quade Cooper and Berrick Barnes, a pair that are vital to the expansive style adopted by the Reds this year. However, nullifying their pack will dilute their potency and if the Sharks manage this there are no other identifiable threats. Sharks by 10
JC's call: It's a form of sugar-coating to describe the Reds as 'just not good enough', but they shouldn't be underestimated. Cooper and Barnes hold the key to an upset and their space needs to be limited. You'd bank on the Sharks defence repelling their intentions, and only a lack of concentration will cause that dam wall to leak. On attack, they should help themselves to the four-try bonus with Rory Kockott and Ruan Pienaar at the creative core. With finishers like JP Pietersen, Stefan Terblanche and Adi Jacobs in tow, it'd be criminal for the would-be champs to walk away with anything less than five log points. Sharks by 15
Reds – Mark McLinden, Blair Connor, Digby Ioane, Berrick Barnes (c), Peter Hynes, Quade Cooper, Ben Lucas; Leroy Houston, Daniel Braid, Scott Higginbotham, Hugh McMeniman, Adam Byrnes, Laurie Weeks, Sean Hardman, Ben Daley.
Subs: Saia Faingaa, Jack Kennedy, Ezra Taylor, Poutasi Luafutu, Will Genia, Anthony Faingaa, Rod Davies.
Sharks – Stefan Terblanche, Odwa Ndungane, Adrian Jacobs, Francois Steyn, JP Pietersen, Ruan Pienaar, Rory Kockott, Ryan Kankowski, Keegan Daniel, Jacques Botes, Johann Muller (C), Steven Sykes, John Smit, Bismarck du Plessis, Beast Mtawarira.
Subs: Deon Carstens, Jannie du Plessis, Albert van den Berg, Skholiwe Ndlovu, Ross Cronje, Riaan Swanepoel, Luzuko Vulindlu.
STORMERS vs LIONS, CAPE TOWN, SATURDAY 17:00
Vrede's call: The beautiful letdowns were true to form last week but they'll pull it back against a Lions side in year four of a three-year plan. But it won't be pretty. The South African derbies have been predominantly forward-orientated and this one will be no different. The fact that kicking machine Willem de Waal has been preferred to Peter Grant suggests the Stormers will look to play in Lions territory. Expect Andre Pretorius to fulfill a similar role for the Lions. The powder-puff Stormers pack will hold their own against the over-hyped Lions bunch, which will give a misfiring backline another opportunity to realise coach Rassie Erasmus' romantic vision of what his team should play like. The breakdown scrap between Cobus Grobbelaar and Luke Watson will be interesting, with the victor edging his side ahead in the contest. It'll be ugly but the Stormers will take an ugly win right about now. Stormers by 5
JC's call: The return of Schalk Burger cannot be underestimated, especially for a breakdown battle of this magnitude. Together with Duane Vermeulen and Watson, Burger will fancy his chances against the Lions' loosies even though the tight-fives should cancel each other out. The Stormers should win the lineout while the Lions may edge the scrums thanks to Heinke van der Merwe, but the boys in blue have shown more intensity and accuracy at the collision. The use of centres Jean de Villiers and Gcobani Bobo will also be crucial, as Willem de Waal needs to avoid being too predictable with his option taking. Whatever you say in the dissection of this derby, it boils down to the fact that if the Stormers can't beat the Lions at Newlands, they really don't stand a chance of making the play-offs. They haven't been great, but they're still good enough to cull these kittens. Stormers by 7
Stormers - Percy Montgomery, Nick Koster, Gcobani Bobo, Jean de Villiers (c), Sireli Naqelevuki, Willem de Waal, Ricky Januarie, Luke Watson, Duane Vermeulen, Schalk Burger, Andries Bekker, Adriaan Fondse, Brian Mujati, Schalk Brits, Wicus Blaauw.
Subs: Deon Fourie, JD Moller, AJ Venter, Francois Louw, Dewaldt Duvenhage, Peter Grant, Tonderai Chavhanga.
Lions – Louis Ludik, Ashwin Willemse, Jaque Fourie, Barry Goodes, Henno Mentz, Andre Pretorius, Jano Vermaak, Willem Alberts, Franco van der Merwe, Cobus Grobbelaar (c), Jannes Labuschagne, Anton van Zyl, Lawrence Sephaka, Willie Wepener, Heinke van der Merwe.
Subs: Hans van Dyk, Gert Muller, Gerhard Mostert, Todd Clever, Chris Jonck, Earl Rose, Shandre Frolick.
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Cruise for Gold Qualifiers—Mike and Shelley Robins
Congratulations to Mike and Shelley Robins from Reno, Nevada, on qualifying for the Cruise for Gold trip! Here's what they had to say about qualifying for the cruise…
"We are so excited to experience new places and new things on this cruise. But, what we are most excited about is getting to enjoy it with those on our team who have worked so hard to be there. We are all excited to spend time with the leaders who will be educating us on how to be more successful in this business and in life.
"If you want to find success, you need to have all-out-massive action. Call, call, call! We do one-on-ones, three-way calls, and Skype. We also promoted the RVL specials big time and raised the excitement level in our conversations. Most of all, we acted with urgency, thought abundantly, and prayed constantly!
"We got together with the leaders of our team and looked at each person's AutoShip. We took the best two weeks possible for each couple that would allow them to qualify for Gold. Then, on those particular weeks, we all got together and made calls, held meetings, and placed orders—whatever we could do to help that couple qualify for that week and the consecutive week. By doing that, we created six new Golds in five weeks.
"There were a lot of tears shed—first from pressure, then excitement—when we achieved the goal at the last moment. Don't give up! We had four Golds qualify in the last 10 minutes before the deadline. This experience has been amazing! We have such a beautiful family of friends created by this MonaVie journey. I would pick each one of them to be in my life boat because I know how much they care. We are looking forward to being with our team that sacrificed so much for each other to be able to share this experience together."


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Patel, Parina, Hull, T Richard, Lyon, Richard E., Stoliarov, Stanislav I., Walters, Richard N., Crowley, Sean and Safronava, Natallia (2011) Investigation of the thermal decomposition and flammability of PEEK and its carbon and glass-fibre composites. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 96 (1). pp. 12-22. ISSN 01413910