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I received my PhD from City University of Hong Kong in 2002. After my postdoctoral training with Prof. Rudolf Wu, I continued to work in the same institution as a Lecturer until joining the University of Newcastle in 2009. I am now an academic in the Discipline of Environmental Science and Management in the School of Environmental & Life Sciences (SELS).
My primary research interests are in the Molecular Toxicology of environmental stressors and chemicals. In particular, I am interested in (1) understanding the molecular mechanisms of endocrine disruption caused by hypoxia and environmental chemicals and (2) developing cell- and animal-based assays for the screening and detection of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Overall, my research covers both basic science aimed at understanding the fundamental mechanisms of environmental toxicity and applied science concerned with the development of diagnostic tools for assessing and monitoring environmental toxicity. Outlined below is a summary of my recent research activities and findings:
1. Environmental obesogens
The prevalence of obesity has been dramatically increasing worldwide during the last several decades. In recent years, there is growing epidemiological evidence indicating a positive correlation between the exposure of human population to EDCs and body weight, suggesting a possible role of EDCs in increasing obesity rates. The "obesogen hypothesis" is an emerging view proposing that exposure to a subset of these chemicals (obesogens) disrupts the weight-control mechanisms and ultimately increases obesity. To date, most of the known obesogens are those directly increasing adipogenesis and lipid accumulation, while the ones that contribute to diet-induced obesity (DIO) are understudied.
Leptin is an adipocyte-derived hormone that represses appetite and increases energy expenditure. Leptin inhibits appetite by decreasing the activity of the orexigenic NPY/AgRP/GABA neurons and increasing the activity of the anorexigenic POMC/CART neurons in the hypothalamus. Leptin action is exerted through its binding to the leptin receptor (OB-R) expressed on the surface of these neurons. Recent research showed that the disruption of OB-R activation (after treatment with leptin antagonists) during early development can lead to adult leptin resistance. Leptin resistance is a medical condition in which individuals are weakly responsive or unresponsive to high circulating levels of leptin and regarded as an important predisposing factor for DIO. Based on this existing knowledge, we hypothesise that early-life exposure to environmental chemicals that act as leptin antagonists can enhance the development of leptin-resistance and DIO in adults.
In collaboration with my co-worker Dr Richard Kong at City University of Hong Kong, a pilot screening program was recently initiated to identify environmental chemicals that act as leptin antagonists using biophysical and cell-based assays. Further effort will be made to assess the ability of the identified candidates to induce the developmental programming of adult leptin resistance and DIO using zebrafish (an important human disease model). This project is anticipated to provide important information regarding the contribution of developmental programming to the obesity epidemic, through assessing the role of early-life exposure of environmental chemicals in the development of adult leptin resistance and obesity. Since the rising prevalence of obesity has been recently noticed in livestock, pets, and wild animals, the knowledge about the mechanism of action of environmental obesogens and the technologies developed in this research could also be applied to a much broader range of biota beyond humans. Eventually, the outcome of this research may aid in devising new regulations on the safety of animal feed and the release of obesogenic chemicals to the environment.
2. Estrogen-mediated vitellogenesis in oysters
Oysters respond to EDC mixtures with the induction of the female egg yolk protein, vitellogenin (Vtg), availing a biomarker which indicates the presence of estrogenic contaminants in sewage effluent receiving waters. Despite this, the precise mechanism through which estrogens exert their action to induce vitellogenesis is unknown. Estrogen receptors (ERs) with homology to vertebrate ERs have been identified in selected molluscan taxa, yet those found to date do not bind or are unresponsive to estrogen. We hypothesise that estrogens may bind to receptors yet to be identified in Mollusca, with lower structural similarity to vertebrate-like ERs, and such receptors act as estrogen-dependent transcriptional regulators of vitellogenin expression. In an effort to investigate this possibility, Dr Geoff MacFarlane (UoN) and I initiated a project to isolate and characterise novel "functional" ERs from the native Sydney rock oyster (Saccostrea glomerata). Our recent progress indicated that an invertebrate-like ER isolated from the Sydney rock oyster ovarian tissues shares a similar ligand (estrogen) binding pocket with that of the human ER and is expressed in response to estrogenic compounds. Further effort will be directed at clarifying its functional roles in mediating vitellogenesis and gonadal development and its epigenetic regulation in response to the exposure to estrogenic compounds. At the application level, this research will provide important information (an ER pathway specific to invertebrates) for the development of bioassays for screening xenoestrogens with ecotoxicological relevance to molluscs.
3. Fish hypoxia
Previously, my co-workers and I have demonstrated for the first time that hypoxia can disrupt sex differentiation via modulation of gene expression for estrogen biosynthesis, leading to a male-biased sex ratio in zebrafish (Shang et al. 2006). This work has highlighted the alarming impacts of aquatic hypoxia on fish reproduction and sustainability, and thus attracted worldwide attention, as exemplified by cover stories written by Science and Nature as well as reports by CNN and ABC. This study has been cited 60 times since its publication in 2006. Later studies also provided scientific evidence that the transcription factor hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) regulates a number of genes involved in fish growth and reproduction in response to hypoxia (Yu et al. 2006a, 2008; Chu et al. 2010). To assess the applicability and specificity of HIF-1-regulated gene expression as biomarkers for monitoring aquatic hypoxia, we also made efforts to decipher the crosstalk between the xenobiotic transformation pathway and the HIF-1 pathway. Intriguingly, we demonstrated that the existence of xenobiotics can enhance HIF-1-mediated gene expression via increasing the cellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), indicating that the presence of environmental xenobiotics must be considered when interpreting HIF-1-based hypoxia biomarker results (Yu et al. 2008). In 2012, my co-workers (Kong & Wu) and I obtained a seed fund ($US 115,384) from the State Key Laboratory in Marine Pollution, China to study the interactive effects of climate change and hypoxia on fish sex determination.
4. Fish leptin
The study of obesity and appetite control in fish models is an emerging field of research. In the last few years, my co-workers and I highlighted striking similarities in the function and regulation of leptin between fish and mammals. Our recent work suggests that leptin elevation under hypoxic conditions is a pathophysiological response common to both zebrafish and mammalian models (Chu et al. 2010). In another prior study, we reported for the first time the characterization of a fish long-form leptin receptor that contains all the signature motifs and domains found in the mammalian leptin receptors (Wong, Yu et al. 2007), implying the function of leptin receptor is conserved in both fish and mammals. Recently, using gain-or-loss gene function techniques, we demonstrated that leptin is the molecular link between hypoxia and endocrine disruption, leading to the suppression of the aromatase gene (cyp19a) and hence estrogen production in fish (Yu et al. 2012). Taken together, these findings provide novel insights into the molecular mechanism of endocrine disruption under hypoxia. This research successfully attracted $US 108,974 funding from Hong Kong General Research Fund (GRF) in 2011.
5. In-vitro bioassays for EDCs
For years, I have been collaborating with Prof. John Giesy (Canada Research Chair in Environmental Toxicology, University of Saskatchewan) on the development and validation of a H295R cell line screening test to evaluate toxicant-induced effects on steroid biosynthesis (steroidogenesis)—the H295R Steroidogenesis Assay (Gracia et al. 2004; Zhang et al. 2005; Gracia et al. 2006; Xu et al. 2006; Gracia et al. 2007; He et al. 2008; Song et al. 2008). This assay has been successfully used to assess the endocrine-disrupting potential and the mechanisms of action of various chemicals and environmental samples. This assay is currently being developed as part of Tier 1 of the US EPA Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program and an Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) test method validation program.
6. In-vivo bioassays for EDCs
We recently demonstrated that induction of hepatic choriogenin H (ChgH, a fish egg-shell protein precursor) mRNA expression in male marine medaka can serve as a highly sensitive biomarker for environmental estrogens (its sensitivity is even better than vitellogenin) (Yu et al. 2006b; Cheng et al. 2008). This novel discovery led us to develop a ChgH-GFP transgenic marine medaka for monitoring environmental estrogens in marine water. Our recent progress indicated that this sentinel fish can detect 17β-estradiol (E2) at nominal concentrations as low as 1 μg/L. To make quantification of in vivo GFP expressed in developing fish embryos feasible, we previously developed an automatic 4D (3D plus time) acquisition system and the imaging processes of deconvolution and thresholding (Yu et al. 2006c). This 4D imaging system provides a simple but powerful means to quantify in vivo gene expression in a developmental toxicology context. The technologies have been successfully commercialised as environmental and food safety consultancy service in Hong Kong (Vitargent (International) Biotechnology Ltd).
- PhD, City University of Hong Kong - China, 12/11/2002
- Bachelor of Science (Applied Biology)(Honours), City University of Hong Kong - China, 18/11/1997
Research keywords
- Endocrine disrupting chemicals
- Environmental estrogens
- Fish
- Hypoxia
- Molecular Toxicology
- Obesogens
- Sydney rock oyster
Research expertise
Molecular toxicology
Obesogen screening
Embryotoxicity assays
Development of bioassays for EDC screening and detection
- Chinese
- English
Fields of Research
|Biochemistry And Cell Biology Not Elsewhere Classified
|Pharmacology And Pharmaceutical Sciences Not Elsewhere Classified
|Ecological Applications Not Elsewhere Classified
For years, I have been working in close collaboration with Prof Rudolf Wu (University of Hong Kong), Dr Richard Kong (City University of Hong Kong) and Prof John Giesy (University of Saskatchewan) on hypoxia and EDC research. Recent collaborative projects (funded) include:
1. CityU Seed Grant, City University of Hong Kong – 2013 (Project no. 7003027)
Investigators: A/P Richard Kong, Dr Richard Yu
Title: Pilot study to identify environmental obesogens (chemicals that cause overeating) using BRET (Bioluminescence Resonance Energy Transfer) and cell-based assays
Funding: $US 12,821
2. State Key Laboratory in Marine Pollution, China – 2012 (Project no. 9369101)
Investigators: A/P Richard Kong, Prof Rudolf Wu, Dr Richard Yu
Project Title: Interactive effects of climate change and hypoxia on fish sex determination: estrogen synthesis and masculinisation
Funding: $US 115,384
3. General Research Fund, Hong Kong Research Grants Council – 2011 (Project no. 160411)
Investigators: A/P Richard Kong, Prof John Giesy, Dr Richard Yu
Project Title: Uncovering the molecular links between hypoxia and endocrine disruption: A functional study of zebrafish leptin
Funding: $US 108,974
Administrative expertise
BSc Merit Pathway Convenor
Deputy Program Convenor - B. Environmental Science & Management (Honours)
Teaching expertise
BIOL1003 Professional Skills for Biological Sciences 1
BIOL2070 Ecology
ENVS3004 Ecotoxicology
Highlighted Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
|Yu RMK, Chaturvedi G, Tong SKH, Nusrin S, Giesy JP, Wu RSS, Kong RYC, 'Evidence for microRNA-mediated regulation of steroidogenesis by hypoxia', Environmental Science and Technology, 49 1138-1147 (2015)
DOI: 10.1021/es504676s
|Yu MKR, Chu DLH, Tan T-F, Li VWT, Chan AKY, Giesy JP, et al., 'Leptin-mediated modulation of steroidogenic gene expression in hypoxic zebrafish embryos: Implications for the disruption of sex steroids', Environmental Science & Technology, 46 9112-9119 (2012) [C1]
|Chu DLH, Li VWT, Yu MKR, 'Leptin: Clue to poor appetite in oxygen-starved fish', Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 319 143-146 (2010) [C1]
|Shang EHH, Yu RMK, Wu RSS, 'Hypoxia alters sex hormones, sex ratio and favors a male-dominated population in fish', COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY A-MOLECULAR & INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY, 148 S118-S118 (2007)
|Zhang XW, Yu RMK, Jones PD, Lam GKW, Newsted JL, Gracia T, et al., 'Quantitative RT-PCR methods for evaluating toxicant-induced effects on steroidogenesis using the H295R cell line', ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 39 2777-2785 (2005) [C1]
DOI: 10.1021/es048679k | Author URL
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Journal article (28 outputs)
|Yu RMK, Chaturvedi G, Tong SKH, Nusrin S, Giesy JP, Wu RSS, Kong RYC, 'Evidence for microRNA-mediated regulation of steroidogenesis by hypoxia', Environmental Science and Technology, 49 1138-1147 (2015)
DOI: 10.1021/es504676s
|Lu X, Yu RMK, Murphy MB, Lau K, Wu RSS, 'Hypoxia disrupts gene modulation along the brain-pituitary-gonad (BPG)-liver axis', Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 102 70-78 (2014) [C1]
|Yu MKR, Chu DLH, Tan T-F, Li VWT, Chan AKY, Giesy JP, et al., 'Leptin-mediated modulation of steroidogenic gene expression in hypoxic zebrafish embryos: Implications for the disruption of sex steroids', Environmental Science & Technology, 46 9112-9119 (2012) [C1]
|Lo KH, Hui MNYH, Yu MKR, Wu RSS, Cheng SH, 'Hypoxia impairs primordial germ cell migration in zebrafish (danio rerio) embryos', PLoS ONE, 6 e24540 (2011) [C1]
|Ng PKS, Yu MKR, Kwong TFN, Wong MML, Kong RYC, 'Transcriptional regulation and functional implication of the grass carp CITED1 (gcCITED1) in the negative regulation of HIF-1', International Journal of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, 42 1544-1552 (2010) [C1]
|Chu DLH, Li VWT, Yu MKR, 'Leptin: Clue to poor appetite in oxygen-starved fish', Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 319 143-146 (2010) [C1]
|Ng PKS, Chiu S-K, Kwong TFN, Yu MKR, Wong MML, Kong RYC, 'Functional characterization of two CITED3 homologs (gcCITED3a and gcCITED3b) in the hypoxia-tolerant grass carp, Ctenopharyngodon idellus', BMC Molecular Biology, 10 1-14 (2009) [C1]
|Gracia T, Hilscherova K, Jones PD, Newsted JL, Higley EB, Zhang X, et al., 'Modulation of steroidogenic gene expression and hormone production of H295R cells by pharmaceuticals and other environmentally active compounds', TOXICOLOGY AND APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY, 225 142-153 (2007) [C1]
|Wong MML, Yu RMK, Ng PKS, Law SHW, Tsang AKC, Kong RYC, 'Characterization of a hypoxia-responsive leptin receptor (omLepR(L)) cDNA from the marine medaka (Oryzias melastigma)', MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN, 54 797-803 (2007) [C1]
|Shang EHH, Yu RMK, Wu RSS, 'Hypoxia alters sex hormones, sex ratio and favors a male-dominated population in fish', COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY A-MOLECULAR & INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY, 148 S118-S118 (2007)
|Kong RYC, Law SHL, Chu JKY, Ng PKD, Yu RMK, Wu RSS, 'Functional and molecular plasticity of the HIF transcription factors', COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY A-MOLECULAR & INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY, 148 S7-S7 (2007)
|Chen X, Kinoshita M, Hirata T, Yu RMK, Cheng SH, 'Transgenic marine medaka (Oryzias melastigma): a sensitive sentinel for estrogenic pollutants', MOLECULAR & CELLULAR TOXICOLOGY, 3 34-34 (2007)
|Xu Y, Yu RMK, Zhang XW, Murphy MB, Giesy JP, Lam MHW, et al., 'Effects of PCBs and MeSO2-PCBs on adrenocortical steroidogenesis in H295R human adrenocortical carcinoma cells', CHEMOSPHERE, 63 772-784 (2006) [C1]
|Shang EHH, Yu RMK, Wu RSS, 'Hypoxia affects sex differentiation and development, leading to a male-dominated population in zebrafish (Danio rerio)', ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 40 3118-3122 (2006) [C1]
DOI: 10.1021/es0522579 | Author URL
|Yu RMK, Lin CC, Chan PK, Chow ESH, Murphy MB, Chan BP, et al., 'Four-dimensional imaging and quantification of gene expression in early developing zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos', TOXICOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 90 529-538 (2006) [C1]
DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfj115 | Author URL
|Law SHW, Wu RSS, Ng PKS, Yu RMK, Kong RYC, 'Cloning and expression analysis of two distinct HIF-alpha isoforms - gcHIF-1alpha and gcHIF-4alpha - from the hypoxia-tolerant grass carp, Ctenopharyngodon idellus', BMC MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, 7 (2006) [C1]
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2199-7-15 | Author URL
|Yu RMK, Wong MML, Kong RYC, Wu RSS, Cheng SH, 'Induction of hepatic choriogenin mRNA expression in male marine medaka: A highly sensitive biomarker for environmental estrogens', AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY, 77 348-358 (2006) [C1]
|Gracia T, Hilscherova K, Jones PD, Newsted JL, Zhang X, Hecker M, et al., 'The H295R system for evaluation of endocrine-disrupting effects', ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY, 65 293-305 (2006) [C1]
|Zhang XW, Yu RMK, Jones PD, Lam GKW, Newsted JL, Gracia T, et al., 'Quantitative RT-PCR methods for evaluating toxicant-induced effects on steroidogenesis using the H295R cell line', ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 39 2777-2785 (2005) [C1]
DOI: 10.1021/es048679k | Author URL
|Yu RMK, Wong MML, Jack RW, Kong RYC, 'Structure, evolution and expression of a second subfamily of protein phosphatase 2A catalytic subunit genes in the rice plant (Oryza sativa L.)', PLANTA, 222 757-768 (2005) [C1]
|Hilscherova K, Jones PD, Gracia T, Newsted JL, Zhang XW, Sanderson JT, et al., 'Assessment of the effects of chemicals on the expression of ten steroidogenic genes in the H295R cell line using real-time PCR', TOXICOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 81 78-89 (2004) [C1]
DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfh191 | Author URL
|Yu RMK, Zhou Y, Xu ZF, Chye ML, Kong RYC, 'Two genes encoding protein phosphatase 2A catalytic subunits are differentially expressed in rice', PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, 51 295-311 (2003) [C1]
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Conference (3 outputs)
|Priestley MN, Dunstan RH, O'Connor W, Van Zweiten R, Yu MKR, Macfarlane GR, 'Molluscan bio-monitor for quantification and impcat assessment of estrogenically active compounds in Australian marine ecosystems', 20th SETAC Europe Annual Meeting, Seville, Spain: Science and Technology Environmental Protection: Programme Book, Seville, Spain (2010) [E3]
Co-authors: GEOFF MACFARLANE, HUGH DUNSTAN
|Yu MKR, Chu DLH, Li VWT, 'Leptin: A molecular link between hypoxia and endocrine disruption in fish?', 6th International Conference on Marine Pollution and Ecotoxicology. Programme & Abstracts, Hong Kong (2010) [E3]
|Yu MKR, 'Leptin: A molecular link between hypoxia and endocrine disruption in fish?', 13th Australasian Society for Ecotoxicology Conference: Posters, Adelaide, SA (2009) [E3]
Grants and Funding
|Number of grants
|Total funding
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
2012 (1 grants)
Molecular mechanisms underpinning the induction of fish sex change by climate change stressors$13,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Science & IT
|Project Team
|Doctor Richard Yu
|Strategic Small Grant
|Chief Investigator
|Total Amount
|Funding Start
|Funding Finish
2009 (1 grants)
Role of leptin in hypoxia-induced inhibition of sterodogenesis in zebrafish embryos$5,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
|Project Team
|Doctor Richard Yu
|New Staff Grant
|Chief Investigator
|Total Amount
|Funding Start
|Funding Finish
Research Supervision
|Number of current supervisions
|Total current UoN PhD EFTSL
For supervisions undertaken at an institution other that the University of Newcastle, the institution name is listed below the program name.
Current Supervision
|Supervisor Type
|Research Title
|PhD (Environmental Sc)
|Principal Supervisor
|Ecotoxicology of Metals in Estuarine Invertebrates
|PhD (Environmental Sc)
|Principal Supervisor
|Investigation of the Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Chemical-induced Endocrine Disruption in Sydney Rock Oysters (Saccostrea glomerata)
|PhD (Biological Sciences)
|Discovering the Mechanisms of Estrogen Mediated Vitellogenesis in the Sydney Rock Oyster, Saccostrea Glomerata
Dr Man Kit Richard (Richard) Yu
|Work Phone
|(02) 4921 6990
|(02) 4921 8977
Environmental Water Science Group
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Faculty of Science and Information Technology
The University of Newcastle, Australia
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One of the most successful productions in modern theater history, Wicked the musical captured the imagination of audiences around the world with its elaborate origin story for the magical inhabitants of the Land of Oz. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, this acclaimed musical follows unlikely friends Elphaba and Galinda from their first meeting at Shiz University through Elphaba's enduring notoriety as the Wicked Witch of the West. Wicked Broadway debuted in 2003 and subsequently earned numerous Tony and Drama Desk Awards, while songs like "Popular" and "Defying Gravity" quickly became favorites of seasoned theatergoers and newcomers alike. Whether you see the show on the Great White Way or on tour, Wicked tickets from Vivid Seats will let you take in the full splendor of this magical production in person as it was meant to be seen.
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Patty Tunnell Trying To Check Every Category At Solo Nationals
LINCOLN, Neb. (September 5, 2013) - Winning a championship at the Tire Rack SCCA® Solo® National Championships is difficult. Winning more than one puts you into an already elite category, and winning more than 10 of them puts you in rarified air.
Patty Tunnell, of Superior, Colo., has done all of that. But she's also done something that no one else can claim – she's earned a National Championship in the Stock, Street Prepared, Modified, Street Modified, and Prepared categories. Coincidentally, she's running in the one missing category, Street Touring®, this week.
Tunnell has a chance to become the only driver to win a National Championship in all six categories this week when she buckles in behind the wheel of the FT-86 SpeedFactory/BarekAub.com Scion FR-S in the Street Touring Xtreme Ladies class.
Her weapon of choice this year is a car owned and driven by Jeremy Boyson and Tunnell's co-driver, Brooke Bierman. They met Tunnell and her husband, Bob, earlier this year at a Solo event and decided to come to Lincoln for the first time.
It's a giant change for Tunnell, who has gotten used to the E Modified BMW that blew a motor on the final run for Bob a year ago. In many ways, Tunnell will have to unlearn some driving habits to hustle the Street Touring car through her runs.
"I just met them at the divisional, and they let me drive the car because we blew the motor in our car and haven't fixed it," Tunnell said. "I took five or six runs in it and I realized I'd forgotten my roots in speed maintenance. I think I'd begun to rely on pushing the right pedal and it will get you out of anything; you're either on the gas or on the brake and that's way it goes."
Tunnell's record is more of an accident than anything. The Tunnells are fixtures at the Solo Nationals, and most of Patty's 13 titles have come in the BMW. The car began in the Stock Category, and Patty moved with the car as modifications progressed through the ranks.
So, record or not, the goals remain the same as always – and it's not for a National Championship.
"The goal is always to have fun," Tunnell said. "That's why we're here and that's what is important. If you show up every year hoping to win a Championship, you're going to burn out.
"After that, to trophy would be just great. I haven't raced much of anything in the last five years, and when I do it's always a different car. I do about three races a year, one of them being the Nationals, and I don't care who you are, you just need seat time. But we'll have a lot of fun doing it."
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Club competitions
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Joensuun Kataja went down to a 66-58 defeat to Krasnye Krylia Samara but progressed to the Last 16 of the EuroChallenge regardless as results went their way in Group B.
Kataja had put themselves in control of the battle for second place with victory over Keravnos last time out, and as CSU Asesoft Ploiesti topped Keravnos 90-87, they took second place despite the loss.
Samara, looking to finalise a perfect record in the group, controlled the contest before allowing Kataja to come back in the final 10 minutes.
The hosts scored the opening seven points of the contest and were up 13-2 on Chester Simmons' jump-shot.
Kataja stormed back, and after a 6-0 burst early in the second quarter they were back to within 20-18 on Jerald Fields' jumper.
But Viktor Zaryazhko's three started a 12-2 run to half-time that gave Krasnye Krylia a 35-23 lead.
It was 47-28 after a jump-shot from Aaron Miles midway through the third period, and 58-40 to start the final stanza as the Red Wings looked like cruising to the finish.
Kataja thought otherwise, however, and back-to-back threes from Antti Kanervo and Jermaine Flowers sparked a 12-1 run.
Petri Virtanen ended the game with a three for the visitors as they cut the deficit to a respectable eight.
Simmons led Samara with 15 points while Nikita Balashov and Evgeny Kolesnikov had 10 each.
Flowers poured in 18 for Kataja while Fields added 16 and Virtanen 10.
Krasnye Krylia head coach Sergey Bazarevich"It's difficult to comment the game results when you see that players do not listen to your words. Especially this concerns my bench players. I don't know yet what teams we will meet in the Last 16, but anyway our goal is to reach the play-offs."
Krasnye Krylia player Evgeny Kolesnikov"Our main aim was to get ready for the VTB United league game against Khimki. It's important that the bench players had an opportunity to play. Our team leaders managed to have a little rest. I hope our fans liked this game!"
Kataja head coach Jukka Toijala"We had actually only 6 players ready for this game so we wanted to keep the tempo low, but in fact it was too low in the first quarter. But we came to a result that we wanted - we're in the Last 16, and we're happy and new challenges are waiting for us."
Kataja player Petri Virtanen"We have many injured players now, 6 guys were playing, so we were lucky to keep the tempo low. Anyway, we definitely feel like winners today."
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NEWS RELEASE March 21, 2014 CONTACT: Danielle Tate, 972-237-8575, email@example.com Grand Prairie Encourages Vaccinating Pets After Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies GRAND PRAIRIE – City officials encourage Grand Prairie residents to protect their pets against rabies after a skunk was found in the city. The Texas Department of State Health Services Zoonosis Control confirms a skunk removed from the vicinity of Great Southwest Parkway and South Forum Drive in southwest Grand Prairie recently tested positive for rabies. The city's Animal Services Department reports a city Code Enforcement officer found the skunk in the middle of the day acting disoriented and staggering. Animal Services was summoned to impound the skunk, and it was sent to Austin for testing. Grand Prairie Animal Services says skunks are usually seen at night, but can be seen during daylight hours. Symptoms of rabid skunks include crusty eyes and noses, disorientation and staggering. Other signs of rabies include excessive salivation and aggressive behavior. Animal Services asks the public to take the following precautions: • Vaccinate your dogs, cats and ferrets. Rabies vaccinations are required by city ordinance. Keeping your pets vaccinated protects you and them. • Keep your pets on a leash so they do not come in contact with wild animals. Seek veterinary assistance if your animal is bitten by a wild animal. • Avoid contact with wild animals and with dogs and cats you do not know. Do not try to hand-feed wild animals and do not keep them as pets. • Do not touch sick or injured animals. Report sick or injured animals to Animal Services at 972-237-8575. Additional information on stopping the spread of rabies can be found at www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/rabies or www.cdc.gov/rabies
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(NewsUSA) - Nothing ruins a bowl of cereal more than insect remains floating in your milk. Unfortunately, a number of pests and insects enjoy eating the same stored foods as we do.
Pantry pests are some of the most bothersome because they contaminate our food by creeping onto countertops and into cupboards, nibbling their way into everything, even unopened boxes of flour and pasta. Plus, pantry pests aren't seasonal -- they can strike at any time of the year.
According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), there are four common insects that invade pantries and kitchens. By knowing what they like to eat, you can prevent an infestation and protect your food and your family's health.
* Merchant grain beetles. These narrow, brown beetles have a sweet tooth. They prefer to indulge in cake mixes, cookies, chocolate and cereals. Merchant grain beetles have flat bodies with six saw-like teeth on each side. Make sure to clean up any spilled grains or dried goods that could attract them.
* Indian meal moths. These moths will feast on most dried goods, but home infestations tend to start with pet food or birdseed. Keep a look out for these shiny moths -- their outer wings have a coppery luster. Storing food in tightly-sealed containers helps prevent Indian meal moths.
* Silverfish. These silvery, metallic bugs like feeding on paper items and glue, but they'll also enjoy things like flour and oats. They're usually found in moist, humid environments, bathrooms especially. Pest experts recommend getting a dehumidifier if you notice more silverfish at night. Repairing leaky pipes and drains is also a good idea.
* Varied carpet beetles. These beetles started off eating natural fibers like wool, so don't be surprised to see them in closets, too. Now, they also feast on flour, cereals, sugar, corn meal, nuts and more. Typically, only larvae are found in dried foods because adults feed on pollen. Sometimes just the larval 'skins' remain, but this still indicates an infestation.
Knowing what you're up against is beneficial, but real infestations should be handled by a pest professional. For more information about pantry pests or to find a pest professional near you, visit www.pestworld.org.


text: By the way, the burgundy Boss 429 I missed out on was one of two Boss 429's my friend had at the time. My Boss 302 used to be one of his cars as well . He had an enormous and extremely valuable (multimillion dollar) collection of very desirable cars back then. He and a business associate of his, Sir Victor Gauntlet, also owned 25% of Aston Martin that they eventually sold to Ford . Sadly he sold off the majority of his collection several years ago including the two forty foot long car haulers we used to shuffle some of his cars around in when attending vintage car races and auctions. The other Boss 429 he owned was 'Grabber Blue' - like the Boss 429 pictured above - but it was a little rough paint wise when compared to the burgundy car which was an almost new car.


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MIL (Check Engine Light) came on whilst driving around the other day. Really reluctant to take it to the dealership, unless you guys/gals suggest otherwise.
APR'd, Intake, PCV fix.
Bonneville 130mph club - PIR perfect(0.00) light club
Mike (guy with PERFECT OEM white MK2) has a reader he could possibly hook it up too, you would need to check with him thoughCall around, there are some places that can just do a simple scan to see if the fix is easy. Otherwise you should try to find someone with a VAG-COM and the know how to use it.
DONT FORGET MEET SAT NOV 6th,
Were planning on a drive to Idaho City or something to get on the road. let shoot for 12-2 before we leave and we can get lunch once we get there
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not that i nknow of lets start throwing out ideas! EAgle road is always a good areaOH! have we designated a meetup spot?
Sorry about the thread jack you guys.
Occasional hicups, fuel cut, misfires deep into 6th gear (dsg)....Always seemed octane dependent. The higher the better the car runs. I lived next to Sears point (infineon raceway) for a while so it never really manifested itself. IDK - Perhaps I'm associating independent points....
Nonetheless, that fuel cut only ever occurs between 1st and 2nd at wide open throttle. And the misfire....if that's what I;m feeling always occurs in 6th (it's a slight stumble)....
It could be either bad plugs or coil packs causing the misfire. If you are stage 2 you might be getting fuel cuts from the programing and need to get an aftermarket HPFP and update your software to stage 2+. You also might be using the wrong octane file, I know I was using my 93oct file until pretty much every place in the valley switched to 91oct. Like I said, take it to Jeff's or maybe even S-Car-Go and have it scanned.
Okay so here is the lowdown. At 12-2pm on the 6th we will meet somewhere near eagle RD and drive to Idaho City or something.
Everyone fine with that?
Srsly though. Where are we meeting we can decide where to drive when we are fed/fueled up and good to go.
down like a clown charlie brooowwwnn....
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If we're meeting in Eagle and heading to Idaho city how 'bout meeting at Los Betos on Eagle or the Buffalo wild wings parking lot? They're close to the freeway for easy access towards Boise? Just throwing that out there.
Can't wait for this one, i had a good time at the last one! Gonna try to have my brother come out in his Mk5, gotta fill xfg1's spot
Sterling, bring me a mk2 center console
That sounds good to me.
If we are cruising I have a suggestion.
in 3 hours we can make this loop with no stops, I hope we stop at some point.
But for those who like twisties.
Here is a mountain road south of Loman. This road is very pretty and very twisty and fun to drive. I am out there all the time for work and I try to always take this way back to Boise.
It is a much longer drive perhaps a drive for another time.
I think the Idaho City loop would be more than enough driving.
just throwing out ideas, I am super excited.
Just need to take into account how the weather will affect this/these drives...
that drive sounds amazing! weather predicts some rain.. hmm debatable...
if it goes down at like 2 i think i can go and even get my brother to go as well.
if i could make a suggestion about the location, i think 3 hours is a little long for an enjoyment ride. maybe something closer and shorter like maybe an hour or so?
I have also seen some rain in the weather lets cross our fingers. I really want to take the scirocco, but I might have to settle for the fresh engine swap :/
Cross your fingers guys!
i dont know about anyone else but i would even be fine with a bogus run and it would be a cool place to take some pics
Im down for thati dont know about anyone else but i would even be fine with a bogus run and it would be a cool place to take some pics
sounds good.
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I don't feel as if my car is cool enough to participate in it's current state. I might come to take pictures though!
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I'd be down for a bogus run, that big ass loop is a no go for me though. Hopefully the sunshine prevails
If I wasn't working 10am-4:30pm Saturday I'd be all for the drive up there...
a bogus run sounds like a good time, now I have to work on driving that road like a sane person... :/ Rain please dont come. I have heard it will be late afternoon rain, so I am rearing to go asap
DO IT!!!I might come to take pictures though!
Aaron can Mitch make it to shoot pics as well?
The weather is clearing up!
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so it sounds like we meeting at 2 on saturday somewhere on eagle road, and we are driving to bogus?
sweet sounds good!
Buffalo Wild Wings parking lot at 2pm then. Are we doing food somewhere before or after? I'll probably go grab a or 3 at the Old Chicago downtown if anyone wants to join.


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33 Years Ago: Meat Loaf Leads All-Star Cast in 'Roadie'
Before he scored such notable movie roles as the Spice Girls' bus driver in 'Spice World' or as Bitch Tits Bob in 'Fight Club,' Meat Loaf made his big-time leading man debut in 'Roadie,' a 1980 comedy about … well, a roadie.
It may not sound like the most interesting setup for a film, but director Alan Rudolph made the most of it, lining up a seriously impressive list of cameos from the likes of Alice Cooper, Roy Orbison, 'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius, Hank Williams, Jr. and members of Blondie and Asleep at the Wheel. Meat Loaf played Travis W. Redfish, a truck driver who's lured into the rock-star lifestyle when he becomes (yep, you guessed it) a roadie for a traveling show. The movie's poster promised a madcap comedy with the tagline "Bands make it rock … roadies make it roll."
Meat Loaf filmed the picture during the protracted lull between his career-defining smash hit LP 'Bat Out of Hell' and its troubled follow-up, 1981′s 'Dead Ringer' — a period in which he was forced to take time off from singing after losing his voice. Even though he was coming off such a major success, it was somewhat of a low point for the singer, who was struggling with substance-abuse issues and generally out of shape. (Also, according to one extra on the 'Roadie' shoot, he was a "thoughtless butthole," but you can't please everyone all of the time.)
Sadly, audiences proved largely uninterested in rolling with 'Roadie'; it grossed a paltry $4.2 million during its box-office run, and critics were less than kind. Roger Ebert, for example, while crediting Meat Loaf with being a "large, cheerful, reasonably engaging performer," complained that the singer never had a chance to shine because "The movie's so genial, disorganized and episodic that we never really care about the characters, and yet whenever someone starts to sing, the performance is interrupted for more meaningless plot development."
But like a lot of movies that flopped on the big screen, 'Roadie' has gone on to enjoy a relatively healthy life on home video. In fact, it will make its Blu-ray debut in August, so you can finally see ol' Travis W. Redfish in all of his hi-def glory.


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A recent report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) claims that changing the top statutory individual income tax rate has little or no effect on economic growth. To support this claim, the CRS report compares the top rates from 1945 through 2010 with various economic indicators, such as private saving, investment, productivity, and per capita GDP; and it finds no statistically significant relationship. This result should not be surprising. The top rate is only one feature of our tax system. By itself, the top rate tells us nothing about the overall tax burden.
When it comes to economic growth, what matters most are the effective marginal tax rates on labor and capital. Effective rates reflect the interaction between statutory rates, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses, as well as the distribution of income. Marginal rates measure the additional taxes paid on additional income earned. Thus, the effective marginal tax rate determines the after-tax return to labor and capital, which affects the incentive to work, save, and invest. The top rate affects the economy only to the extent that it affects the effective marginal tax rate.
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Between the mid-1940s and the early-2000s, the top statutory individual income tax rate declined from 94 percent to 35 percent. Despite this dramatic decline, the average annual rate of growth in real per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has exhibited no discernible trend. See the chart at the top of page 2.
A recent CRS report says historical evidence supports the claim that "the top tax rates appear to have little or no relation to the size of the economic pie." Many pundits and policy advocates have actively publicized the CRS report and proclaimed that it proves raising taxes on the richest Americans won't adversely affect the economy. In fact, the CRS report merely proves historical changes in the top rate provide a misleading indicator of how the overall tax burden has changed over time.
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Watch a music video of a gorgeous ballad from the upcoming sequel to The Phantom of the Opera.
Margo Siebert sings 'Who Needs Love' from Ever After running at the Paper Mill Playhouse May 21-June 21.May 14, 2015
Get a video first look at Lin-Manuel Miranda's new hip-hop musical Hamilton, opening February 17, 2015 at the Public Theater!February 17, 2015
See video clips of the acclaimed revival of David Hare's romantic drama starring Bill Nighy, Carey Mulligan and Matthew Beard.April 1, 2015
"Dancing Queen" from the smash hit Broadway musical "Mamma Mia!"January 25, 2010
The Tony nominee and Olivier Award winner on settling down in New York City, projectile sweating and wearing his grandma's wig.February 13, 2015
Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart surprises us with a bonus episode focusing on one of the show's legendary stars.October 7, 2014
Bryce Pinkham and Jefferson Mays of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder answer your questions about wardrobe malfunctions, dressing like a lady and playing the villain.October 21, 2014
Broadway.com catches up with Margo Seibert, James Snyder and the cast and creative team of Ever After about bringing the new musical adaptation to the Paper Mill stage.May 12, 2015
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I filled up my truck today – at $3.68 per gallon
The high prices of things like gasoline and cigarettes have guest columnist J.W. "Jay" Mitchell remembering his younger days in Oxford when prices were low – and much lower when two local gas station owners started a gas war. (March 22, 2012, Page 4)


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Wearing vintage Coty L'Aimant, which felt just like the soft, but elegant and poised kind of thing I needed today, getting up very early after four hours of sleep and a few glasses of wine.
Good morning everyone I see I forgot to log in yesterday. Had a nice day visiting a girl in my studygroup and her 1 month old babygirlToday I have an appointment for the Eye-specialist just to check on how the eye has improved.The rest of the day will probably be all about my books...Only one and a half week left before the oral exam now! :O Sotd is Vol de nuit. It's been ages and the "reunion" is all good!
Ineespenes - all the best re. your eye ! I hope it has improved a great deal and is better . Keep us updated !
It's late, I am an insomniac so here I am pestering all of you !
Re. Hermes today ......I will have to dig around my " Perfume Graveyard" located at the back of the closet ....... if I remember , I have 'some' Hermes Caleche Soie de Whatsit somewhere.............if not, I'll have to wear something else in honor of Duckie.
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Hi all!
Will be in Hiris by Hermès today for sync Friday.
Carpe Diem!
Everything passes. Everything changes. Just do what you think you should do.
--Bob Dylan
Elixir des Merveilles. Chocolate orange - yum!
Hermes, 2006.
A woman without perfume is like a flower without a scent.
I am in the same scent with Duc This is one mini by Kelly Caleche perfume that i have..and i have just remembered that i have a mini decant of
Hiris !!!
WoW!Thank you Musse for reminding me
I will wear the afternoon
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My SOTD is Hermes - Eau d'Hermes - for Synchronization Friday. Happy Birthday ComDiva!
Notes include citrus, cumin, birchwood, moss, cedar, sandalwood and vanilla.
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I'm joining in the Hermes theme today with Paprika Brasil.
Notes include pimento, clove, paprika, iris, green leaves, reseda, ember wood.
It was a feisty little thing when first applied, but it calmed down considerably within an hour or two. It smells like iris or a light leather to me now. I'm fond of iris but not too keen on leather.Paprika Brasil stays very close to the skin, so I have to keep lifing my wrist to smell the apllication there. I also applied it to chest and neck with dabs rather than sprays, as I have it in a 2ml vial tester I received when buying Hermes Pamplemouse Something*. I love their vials - very elegant.
I won't take the trouble to wear Paprika Brasil again. There are other iris frags that I prefer, and other Hermes scents that I like much better than this.
*The Hermes Pamplemouse is strangely lovely but I get negative reactions when wearing it. If I'm in a lift I can see people turning away in disgust - they think it's bad body odour! That's how I smell the Guerlain Pamplemouse Aqua Allegoria, so I know how they feel.
Hermes - Hermèssence Vanille Galante
for Synchronization Friday.
Happy Birthday to ComDiva
Happy Birthday to my friend ComDiva and many fragrant wishes to you.
Hermes Rouge Delicate for me today.
Last night I was craving vanilla -- believe it or not! -- and it was the hottest day of the year so far (96F with high humidity). Lemme tell you guys -- this is one of the signs of autumn, my cravings know my seasons better than my brain or skin. I caved in and wore La Maison de la Vanille Tahiti (of course there is AC running in the house).
Many happy returns to ComDiva
I am joining the Hermes day with Brin de Reglisse from a sample. It keeps on getting warmer (I found it too dry upon spraying) and I like it more and more as the day progresses.
Terre d'Hermes parfum for me today.
10 hours had passed and it still going strong.
Happy birthday ComDiva
Last edited by Jasper; 13th August 2010 at 02:12 PM.
Happy birthday ComDiva!
I'm not participating in the Hermes day but my husband is in Terre de Hermes today.
I'm wearing Icon by Gorilla Perfume (previously in the Lush retro range). It's very churchy and orange-y at the same time. In a good way. Extremely strong at 20% so it really feels like wearing pure perfume.
Happy birthday, ComDiva!
In sync -- and scent twins with Musse -- in beautiful Hiris
Happy Friday, all!
"I felt something so intense, I could only express it in a perfume." - Jacques Guerlain
Hello everyone -
I'm delighted to be scent-twins with Twolf in Rouge Eau Délicate.
Happy Birthday ComDiva!
Y'all have a great day!
Birthday greetings to ComDiva!!! Wishing you a fabulous day!
For the Hermes sync day I'll be spritzing some Amazone - vintage! (thank you Kevin! xoxo)
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Hermes is one of my favorite houses, so easy to join synch Friday. Today i'll spritz Hermes Caleche Eau Delicate, soft floral and a cedar note that does not pester
Vetiver Tonka for the evening.
Happy Birthday ComDiva!!
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Happy Birthday to ComDiva!
Oops! I forgot about SF... This morning I'm in Habit Rouge to test its all-weather, all-wardrobe, all-climate versatility (so far so good as I already know its unisex qualities) but this afternoon I'll put on some Equipage and be in synch! I think the Equipage will be a nice transition from the HR anyway.
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Poivre Samarcande
Poivre Samarcande is meant to mimic velvet, and has notes of pepper, chili pepper, oak, cedar, chinese moss, and musk.
Malle Une Rose for today, no Hermès here.
Happiest Birthday, Chayele, Shayner Schwesterl Mayner !!!!
Because I love you, a bushel and a peck...;-0
OK, I'll play, sweet scented friends.
I'm gonna be scent twins with Signore Giuseppe P.-
In Eau d'Hermes.
Bring on da funk ;-0
Sorry I've been scarce; writing, working, family...
Not my finest hours, LOL.
Be well, go well, smell well, umfundisi !
Synch'ed in Un Jardin Après La Mousson, though it's more like during the monsoon - I'm back at work, and the roof leaks during downpours!
This has been my go-to summer scent, perfect on a scorching hot day and able to put a smile on my face with its sheer frothiness.
Out here we are running for the wide open spaces, the road-smell after the rain.
Happy Birthday ComDiva ! Have a very lovely day !
Scent of the morning is Joy extrait as I could not find my Caleche ... Boo Hoo !!!!!!!!!!
For sale. Carnal Flower and Vero Profumo Onda.
Happy Birthday ComDiva
Wearing Hiris by Hermes for the evening
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-- Martin Buber
I have no Hermes scents, forgot to spritz before leaving the house and just found an empty decant of Theorema and eeking out the residual oils just so I don't go scentless. lol
What a great Synchronized Day! I love Hermès, really, really love Hermès It`s one of the predominant houses at my wardrobe (the first one is Dior). I didn`t knew that today was an Hermès Day here, but ocasionally i choosed one Hermès to wear today and now I`m feeling lucky =) My fragrance today is also Rouge Eau Delicate. I did wanted somethin cozy, and Rouge Delicate it`s to me a strange cozy scent, a dry, resinous, woody one, but very soft. What amazes me is that last year i hated this scent but i tried it again this year at a sale in a cold day and that day the scent was so gorgeous that i couldn`t stop thinking of it till i bought a bottle.
Happy Friday for all of us!
Hugs scented with Rouge Delicate []
Com Diva!
Halle - Halle Berry
Wishlist is pointless.
I'm representing Hermes with the small amount Ambre Narguile I got at the Boston meet-up. It's actually cold (to me) today, so won't be too heavy.
Sync'in and Think'in in 2015!
Oops...forgot to wear Hermes. I will have to participate tonight.
Nostalgia by Santa Maria Novella
IMO, this is the ultimate day-at-the-country-club sort of fragrance. I always feel like a billionaire playboy, on my way to play tennis when I wear this. Of course, I was on my way to the office today...but still I felt like a million bucks. I'm glad I have a back up bottle of this. One of the few leathers I can wear in 100 degree temps.
ComDiva - Have a stupendous day!
I am in the marvelous Osmanthe Yunnan today!
Hearts starve as well as bodies; give us bread, but give us roses.
~~James Oppenheimer~~
Happy Bday ComDiva!
Hello Dear BNers! I hope you are looking forward to an excellent weekend.
SOTD: Kelly Caleche EDT
Yes, I know I wore it yesterday, but I really like playing along with Scent Sync - and my only other Hermes readily accessible is 24 Faubourg, which is a bit heavy for August, I think. Perhaps one of these days, I'll dig out that sample of the Jardin sur le Nil to re-test...
Did not sleep well last night. On the edge of an important decision that affects me at work - do I follow my "gut" or not? This time, I think I should trust my instincts. Wish me luck (and strength!)
I am going to the Kathy Griffin concert tonight. So thought that the flamboyant and fabulous Tom Ford Black Orchid would be perfect for my SOTE.
Notes include Bergamot, Citrus, Mandarin, Black Gardenia, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lotus Wood, Orchid, Spicy Floral Accord, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Incense and Vanilla.
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Daytime Hermes: Eau d'Orange Verte
Jauntily balancing the unisex demarcation, EdOV smells slightly more masculine (brisk, dry) in the stratosphere and slightly more feminine (sweet, fruity) down at skin level.
Evening Hermes: 24 Faubourg
Its jasmine notes should dovetail nicely with the a.m. Hermes orange.
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Happy Birthday ComDiva!
Started my day in something extraordinary called Isadora, just a dazzling floral and that makes me almost cry because so many of these joys are gone.
For this evening I will switch to Eau de Merveilles for Hermes day
I forgot to wish ComDiva a very happy birthday! (The big smiles from Quarry and ComDiva were such a cheery treat!)
Happy Birthday ComDiva!!
I *thought* I spent the evening in Hidden Rose by Avril Lavigne, but it turned out it´s named Forbidden Rose, lol.
Another celebuscent we maybe don´t need, but I can honestly say I like it! Fruity-floral-vanillic candy, but there is an apple note in it that keeps the vanilla with company, and makes the scent both fresh and sweet at the same time.
Everything passes. Everything changes. Just do what you think you should do.
--Bob Dylan
Quarry and ComDiva- you are both beautiful ! ComDiva- I hope you are having a fun day !
To honor His Royal Duckiness - I am wearing Hypnotic Poison this afternoon becasue I am Hermes- less !
For sale. Carnal Flower and Vero Profumo Onda.
I'm in Yves Rocher's rich and wonderful Iris Noir this evening. It's been a long time since I've worn it because my bottle was running low, but I ordered a replacement so I can move it back to center stage for a while. :-)
For sale. Carnal Flower and Vero Profumo Onda.
Coromandel by Chanel............................day
Nahema by Guerlain................................after 5.
Whoo hoo. Finally able to participate in a Synch Friday.
In Terre d'Hermes today.
Happy Birthday ComDiva. Good luck with your decision RainDropSparkle. I know how tough it is, but follow your heart. Do what will make you happy.
Woohoo! I'm scent twins this evening with TG, Roberto, Jasper, and Nukapai's hubby in Terre d'Hermes (after an unsuccessful try at Equipage, the nutmeg accord is just too heavy for this heat).
And... HB to ComDiva...
And... RainDropSparkle, hope your go-with-the-gut went well!
AND... Hope Miss MG gets some sleep! (insomnia is "overrated" is it not? Those who say "you can sleep when you're dead" are just...silly.)
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Happy birthday ComDiva!
Raindropsparkle, to follow your gut is the best advice...today was my last day in a job I have held twice for a total of 11 years. And now I am changing depts. and am very happy about the decision. Sometimes things just drop in your lap, and you have to do what seems scary but somehow very right. Good luck with your decision.
I don't yet have any Hermes fragrances, not even a sample, but I am scent twins today with Inesspenes in Vol de Nuit.
If Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy.
Com Diva, Happy Birthday!!!
Raindrop Sparkle, I hope you went with your gut. Looking back on not having done so never feels good.
And I have worn Amazone today. Indeed, my first synchronised effort, inspired by Duc's passion for the event!
Happy Birthday ComDiva!!!
am. Purple Label by RL
pm. Terre D'Hermes


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After Stanwood loses key players Allison and Roberts to season-ending injuries, coach Veach ruptures Achilles' tendon
It's been that type of offseason for the Spartans.
Demonstrating a kicking technique, Veach suffered a ruptured Achilles' tendon during a recent practice and he'll be on crutches for the rest of the season. The difference between Veach and a pair of his players who suffered injuries over the offseason is he can still perform his duties from the sidelines. Lauren Allison and Brooklyn Roberts can only cheer.
"It's devastating," Veach said. "Lauren is a once-in-a-lifetime player; Brooklyn is the heartbeat of our defense. Losing both of them is a huge blow for us. But we kind of left it in the summer." After finishing last season with a strong playoff run, the Spartans were primed for a run at their first state berth since 2005. With seven seniors set to return, including All-Wesco first-team selections forward Allison and defender Roberts, and a complement of younger players around them, Stanwood's hopes were high.
But over the winter Roberts tore her anterior cruciate ligament. Then in June Allison, who led the Spartans with 16 goals and 11 assists last season, tore her ACL. Both players were ruled out for their senior seasons, leaving Veach scrambling for replacements not only on the field but in the locker room.
"Lauren is a player that inspires by the way she works and Brooklyn is the teammate of teammates; she's the vocal catalyst of our backline," Veach said. "We not only lose two phenomenal players but two great leaders."
So instead of the usual two captains -- which would have likely been Allison and Roberts -- the Spartans decided to name three captains this season: Maddison Post, Ashley Hughes and Adesn Vanderpool. All three are experienced players and have had success on the field: Post teamed with Roberts to lead the defense while Hughes has been the program's second-leading scorer behind Allison for the past three years.
"Maddison, Ashley and Adesn are no strangers to the program," Veach said. "They're great leaders. They just need to take that next step this year."
The three seniors have made it a point to bring a team-first attitude to the Spartans this season. They're being assisted by Allison and Roberts, who are both helping coach the team this season.
"We're all working together to make it a better team," Hughes said. "No matter who takes who's spot we're all a sisterhood."
The three girls hold down three different parts of the field. Post is the leader of the defense, taking over that mantle from Roberts; Hughes is the main striker threat up front in place of Allison; and Vanderpool will handle the middle of the field as center-mid. It fits that all three girls bring different attributes to the field: Post is the quiet leader, Vanderpool the high-energy outspoken player and Hughes the aggressive playmaker.
"We're all really different," Vanderpool said. "We can reach out to all of the girls ... I'm more laid back and let them take over a little more. But I think Maddison and Ashley are really good players and take things very seriously and are good at getting the girls pumped up."
The three captains have a lot more inexperienced teammates around them than they thought they'd have this season. But the trio are confident in the young charges, including newcomer Natalie Wyles, who ran cross country last season, Brooke Vansant, Lisette Vargas and Maddison's younger sister Bailey Post.
"Girls have stepped up and filled open positions," Maddison Post said.
"We have a talent on the team right now, we just need to utilize it," Vanderpool added.
Stanwood's ultimate goal is to get to state, but first they want to wrap up a Wesco 3A North title. To do so the Spartans will have to topple Everett, which has won three league titles in four years, including the past two Wesco 3A titles. Stanwood got a taste of how to beat the Seagulls last season when the Spartans beat Everett 1-0 in the third-to-last game of the season, propelling them into the playoffs.
Stanwood junior varsity and assistant coach Carrie James said she's never seen a team this close before and has seen them grow into a tight-knit family.
"They're a very unified group and they're friends," James said. "(Coach Veach) does a good job of making them appreciate each other as individuals. Everybody brings something to the team. No matter whether you're sitting on the sidelines or out on the field you are part of this team and we care about each other and treat each other like family."
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I had my heart broken many times on my way to finally finding happiness.
My romantic life began with a rocky start in high school. I begged this girl I really liked to go to a bonfire with me and some friends. It apparently meant more to me than it did her because we ended up sitting in the sports car of an upperclassman. I spent what was supposed to be my first official date watching the girl hold hands with another guy under a blanket in the front seat while I sat silent in the backseat.
And so it went. My high school was a stupid place full of stupid kids. Everyone wanted someone else, always ignoring or injuring the ones who wanted them.
By the time I joined the Navy my nerve endings had been seared. I had given up on relationships, seeking solace in one night stands in
Then I met someone who changed all that. A beautiful wild-eyed
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I arrived unscheduled two days early and entered her apartment to find her nude on the couch with a guy she had said was just a friend.
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At the end of our first official date we parked in the woods near the
We were not intimate that night. The self-restraint served to strengthen our relationship.
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Sep 02 2010
Concord, MA, 02 September, 2010 – TomTom, the world's leading provider of location and navigation solutions, announces that a new update to the TomTom App for iPhone is coming soon. The new update demonstrates TomTom's commitment to provide continued innovations and an enhanced navigation experience. Now, TomTom users will have a new way to enter destinations using photos, turning their photo gallery into an address book. Additionally, iPhone 4 users will experience faster and more-responsive navigation, and with support for retina display, will enjoy enhanced graphics.
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"With over 45 million drivers worldwide relying on TomTom navigation, we have the expertise to deliver iPhone and iPod touch users the smartest and easiest-to-use navigation experience available," said Tom Murray, senior vice president of market development for TomTom Inc. "As we build upon TomTom's expertise and refine it for the iPhone, we are focused on meeting consumers' needs through our continued product innovations and support of Apple's advancements."
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- Multitasking Functionality** - Allows a user to receive turn-by-turn directions while the iPhone is running other applications.
Availability and Price
The TomTom App for iPhone is available for purchase via the App Store. Continental and regional versions of the TomTom App are available today for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G and iPod touch users at http://www.tomtom.com/tomtom-app.
Pricing varies by market. TomTom U.S.A and U.S. & Canada apps are currently available at the discounted prices of $39.99 and $49.99, respectively.
TomTom App for iPhone runs on OS 3.0 and iOS 4, however users should upgrade to iOS 4 to be able to take full advantage of the application's features.
*All maps updated with the exception of Argentina and Chile
**Available on iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS & iPod touch 3rd Gen. running iOS4
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About TomTom N.V.
TomTom N.V. (AEX: TOM2) is the world's leading provider of location and navigation solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands it has over 3,000 employees worldwide. Approximately 45 million people use its solutions every day, in the form of dedicated portable navigation devices (PNDs), in-dash car systems or tracking and tracing solutions for fleet management. In addition, hundreds of millions of people use TomTom's digital maps on the internet or mobile phones.
In 2009, TomTom reported €1.5 billion in revenues and a €340 million net cash flow from operating activities. More information about TomTom can be found at www.TomTom.com.