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RYAN VREDE, in Dublin, reports that Heyneke Meyer has outlined four key foundations on which he believes the success of his touring squad can be built.
Meyer has an arduous task ahead of him in the next three weeks, with a number of world-class players injured or unavailable due to contractual commitments to their respective clubs. However, he refused to discuss that as a potential obstacle to success and also rejected the suggestion that fatigue would undermine his cause. He said he was very clear in his directive to the players prior to the tour.
'This has been physically the toughest season in history for South African players. But I really want guys who want to play for South Africa. Schalk Brits is a great example. When I phoned him [to inform him of his selection], he said he'd hold bags for three weeks just to be part of the set up. That is the type of mentality and character I want in this team. There's no excuses. I understand player welfare is important, but when you put on that jersey everything must be geared towards winning,' Meyer said.
'Secondly, I also believe the guys must enjoy it. I love touring and as a young team there is an opportunity for them to bond and make memories. Thirdly, I want them to commit to excellence and have a massive work ethic. Its been a long season but they have to be thoroughly prepared. There are no excuses.
'Finally I want to see which guys have what it takes to play away from home and in testing conditions. I don't want to chop and change going forward. From the outset I wanted to use this season to establish who are the players I can rely on and this is the final hurdle for those who want to be involved.'
Two hands is insufficient to count the number of casualties Meyer has had to contend with in his bid to make the Springboks the dominant team he envisions, but he did point to advantages of the otherwise dire situation.
'I don't want to lose Test matches then point to rebuilding. I want to win every Test, but certainly I have benefited from the injuries in so much as we've built some depth by being forced to use youngsters. It's a win-win situation going forward,' he said.
'A lot of the youngsters have taken their chance and they'll be even better when more experienced players come back and we integrate them properly [i.e surround a select few with those experienced players]. [The injury situation] also forced me to look at some of the overseas-based players and I've been pleasantly surprised by what they've added.'
Meyer still feels short on quality in depth in certain positions, while on others, most notably in the backline, is desperate for more players with game-breaking ability and who meet his requirements as far as size, skill, speed and power are concerned.
Particularly vexing to him is the shortage of No 5 locks, this worry trumped only by the absence of high quality tightheads to share Jannie du Plessis' workload.
'Jannie has been awesome, but I'm worried about who is next in line. A tighthead only gets to his best at 29 or 30, and most of the guys in that category are overseas,' Meyer said before answering questions relating to speculation about Northampton's Brian Mujati, whose call-up was blocked as a result of passport issues.
'Brian is probably playing the best rugby of his career. He is well respected in the Premiership and when I've watched his games he has been unbelievable in the scrums. In the northern hemisphere every single scrum is a battle and they scrum for penalties, not just as a restart point. So you don't just need an impact player to come on at prop for you, you need a guy who can put the opposition under pressure later in the game at scrum time. He has really impressed me in this department.'

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The Chevy Chase-based venture capital firm New Enterprise Associates got fantastic news yesterday when one of its portfolio companies out of Chicago, Braintree, was purchased by e-commerce giant eBay for $800 million. Braintree, a payments company focused on producing and offering APIs to retailers for online sales, is slated to be integrated into the PayPal model in hopes that eBay can be at the forefront of the online payments world, specifically on smartphones.
NEA helped fund Braintree's Series B round of $35 million late last year, according to Finovate. Though Braintree, who was processing more than $12 billion in payments a year, exited the market very quickly, NEA's investment showed to be a good bet, as the firm said on its blog yesterday.
"We saw a company with great leadership and tremendous momentum that was right at the nexus of several emerging and disruptive trends – the significant rise in ecommerce and mobile commerce payment volumes, the mass proliferation of smartphones and tablets that are being used in commerce applications, and the market pull for an easy to use, secure, and frictionless checkout experience," wrote Ravi Viswanathan, an NEA general partner."The acquisition by eBay enables Braintree to combine with PayPal, a division of eBay, to complement and enhance PayPal's current offerings such that the joint effort will accelerate PayPal's global market leadership in payments. In a market that is forecast to grow more than three-fold by 2017 to about $1.3 trillion worldwide, that's a big deal."
There's no doubt that the reason eBay sought after Braintree was for its mobile success since its 2007 founding. Venmo, the mobile app that allows people to send money to each other for free, was owned by Braintree and will likely play an integral role in aiding PayPal. Additionally, Braintree's API platform was used by several different major e-commerce players like LivingSocial, Uber and Airbnb.
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Braintree CEO Bill Ready agreed that the acquisition was huge. "The alignment with PayPal means Braintree can continue to push the boundaries of innovation while expanding into new markets with increased speed and confidence," he said in the statement. "Our current customers and developer community can expect the same level of support and partnership they've always enjoyed, coupled with more resources."
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An enormous egg sits in Bob Ricci's cornfield at the Ricci Villa in Snohomish on Wednesday. The egg apparently is the work of pranksters, who move it during the night, so it appears in different locations on the farm.
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Darrell Ricci, 78 (foreground) on Wednesday leans in to size up a giant egg in the cornfield at the family farm near Snohomish. His son, Brock Ricci, 52, (left) watches while Lucy Jo, 5, and Jorga, 4, (the children of Darrell Ricci's other son, Bob Ricci,) wait in the John Deere. The egg, about 6 feet long and 4 feet in diameter, apparently is the work pranksters who move it during the night.
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An enormous egg sits in Bob Ricci's cornfield at the Ricci Villa in Snohomish on Wednesday. The egg apparently is the work of pranksters, who move it during the night, so it appears in different locations on the farm.
Large enough for a human to fit inside, a yellow egg turned up on the Ricci family farm south of Snohomish on Feb. 11.
Every morning for the next four days, the egg turned up in a different place on the 300-acre farm. Once, it was sitting up against a utility pole.
Then it disappeared and was gone for four days. When it returned on Wednesday, it was sitting in the middle of a large field on the farm along Elliott Road.
This time, it was white.
On Thursday, it was gone again.
"It'll probably be purple next time," said Darrell Ricci, 78, the farm's patriarch.
Family members swear they did not hatch this caper.
They've stayed up late several times to see if they can spy the perpetrators, to no avail, said Brock Ricci, one of Darrell's sons.
"We've tried, but we haven't camped out all night," he said. At times, the family's dog barked, and "we'd look and watch and wouldn't be able to see anything."
They haven't had many clues. No pterodactyl sightings have been reported.
"All we've noticed is tire tracks," he said.
The egg is about 6 feet long and 4 feet in diameter, said Brock Ricci, 52.
"It feels like a hard plastic, or fiberglass. It's hollow inside."
The family grows hay, corn and pumpkins on the farm. Bob Ricci, Darrell's son and Brock's brother, runs Bob's Corn, Maze and Pumpkin Farm on the property.
Darrell Ricci keeps about 50 chickens, but family members insist the egg is not a publicity stunt for Easter or anything else.
"We've been suspicious of a few people," Brock Ricci said. "They deny it."
When the egg was missing, family members actually went so far as to drive around the homes of friends to see if they had it stashed on their property, but didn't see it, Darrell Ricci said.
"I guess it's like that old Swedish joke -- 'The yolk's on us,'" he said.
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Recalled Springbok back Andre Snyman is in awe at the young talent emerging in South Africa.
Snyman, still in shock after his surprise reinstatement to the Springboks, said he felt the future of Bok rugby was in good hands. He singled out Bulls centre Wynand Olivier and Sharks scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar as extra special talents.
"It's amazing to watch these guys in action. The commitment and professionalism is incredible, but what struck me the most was the raw talent they have," the 32-year-old told keo.co.za.
"There is plenty of young talent coming through and guys like Wynand and Ruan are coming on in leaps and bounds," he said. "It's an incredible opportunity for them to grow and show their skills."
Snyman is expected to play on the wing when the Boks run out for the World XV game next weekend and is looking forward to the opportunity to get back to winning ways after playing the last of his 36 Tests at centre against New Zealand in 2003, losing 16-52.
It will be a dream come true after the midfielder turned wing thought his international career was over. "It was such a big surprise (to get the call from White). I didn't expect to get in because Jake was building a solid unit with youngsters and depth in all positions."
"While I earned most of my Test caps at centre I have been playing on the wing for two years at Leeds (Tykes) and I feel I can definitely add something to the cause."
When questioned about the lack of pace, Snyman grinned: "If you look at Australia, New Zealand, England and South Africa you talk of a difference of a fraction of a second in pace. It's not all about out and out pace, but rather how you use it to get past the opposition."
The Boks seem to have the midfield covered, but should injury intervene, Snyman would be more than happy to leap at the opportunity. "I'm just thrilled to be here and it's such a great environment to be in. I'll play wherever they put me.â€
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Ukraine coach Hennadiy Zaschuk believes the team's failure to make it past the preliminary round of the EuroBasket was wholly predictable.
A youthful Ukraine side suffered heavy defeats in all three of their Group A matches against Russia, Germany and Italy, ending their hopes of reaching the latter stages of the tournament which is being held in Serbia & Montenegro.
Four Italians scored in double figures as Italy beat Ukraine 99-62 on Sunday at the 2005 EuroBasket to keep alive their chances of repeating their bronze medal from 2003.
Dante Calabria led all scorers with 20 points, while Alex Righetti had 19, Massimo Bulleri added 14 and Denis Marconato chipped in 12. Italy collected their second win in Group A, but thanks to Germany's win over Russia, finished in third place in the group and will have to travel to Podgorica to play an elimination game against Croatia.
Italy look to shake off their big loss against Russia and save their 2005 EuroBasket campaign with a victory against Ukraine on Sunday in Group A.
Italian coach Carlo Recalcati said his team must come up with the energy they showed against Germany, when they overcame a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win in overtime.
Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points and grabbed five rebounds as Germany overwhelmed Ukraine 84-58 on Saturday in Vrsac to keep alive their chances of winning Group A at the 2005 EuroBasket.
The Germans bounced back well from their overtime loss to Italy and took charge of the game in the first quarter and never let the game slip out of their hands.
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The Rules of Employment for The Distinguished Academy of Governesses: Always remember your station; after all, you are higher than the house servants but certainly not a member of the family. Be sure to maintain a disciplined schoolroom and to take your meals on a tray. And Bnever become too familiar with the master of the house...
Lady Charlotte Dalrumple is known as England's most proper governess, a woman who has never taken a misstep socially -- or romantically. So, on the surface, she seems perfectly suited to accept the challenge of reforming English-born Lord Wynter Ruskin, sadly uncivilized by his travels abroad.
But the ruggedly handsome man has no desire to be taught manners. He has glimpsed an uninhibited beauty hiding beneath her prim exterior, and he'd much rather spend his days -- and nights -- instructing her in the ways of love.
And when ardor erupts between them, Charlotte learns the pleasures of desire and Wynter the passions of the heart, but before they can love both must first master the rules of employment.
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For mice, the Goliath of lung cancer has a vanquisher in the form of a tiny David.
In a study published in the November issue of Cancer Research, Yale biology researchers Frank J. Slack and Andrea Kasinski revealed that short strands of microRNA, non-coding RNA inhibiting protein translation, were successful in both preventing and curing lung adenocarcinoma in mice. The research is the first to propose that, in a clinical trial using mice, microRNA can be used as a therapeutic to suppress the activation and expression of oncogenic, or cancer-causing, proteins.
Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 15:52
Among the smaller but still important casualties of Hurricane Sandy were thousands of laboratory rodents, genetically altered for use in the study of heart disease, cancer and mental disorders like autism and schizophrenia, that drowned in basement rooms at a New York University research center in Kips Bay.
Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 15:51
Primates' brains see the world through triangular grids, according to a new study published online Sunday in the journal Nature.
Scientists at Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Emory University, have identified grid cells, neurons that fire in repeating triangular patterns as the eyes explore visual scenes, in the brains of rhesus monkeys.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - 10:02
Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers have created the first true mouse model of typhoid infection. The development promises to advance the study of typhoid and the creation of new vaccines against the infection, which remains a major health threat in developing countries. The paper was published today in the online edition of the journal Cell.
Friday, October 26, 2012 - 10:55
The three rats snoozing in Cage 57 don't know it, but they could someday help save thousands of human lives.
Friday, October 26, 2012 - 09:49
Oregon Health & Science University's development of a new gene therapy method to prevent certain inherited diseases has reached a significant milestone. Researchers at the university's Oregon National Primate Research Center and the OHSU Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology have successfully demonstrated their procedure in human cells. It's believed that this research, along with other efforts, will pave the way for future clinical trials in human subjects.
Friday, October 26, 2012 - 09:40
An African mouse's ability to regenerate body parts may have implications for medical treatment in humans, according to a recent study by UF researchers.
Friday, October 19, 2012 - 15:50
A quintessential English gentleman educated at Eton and a Japanese orthopedic surgeon. Not the most likely of traveling companions, you might think. But very soon the two of them will be journeying to Stockholm to collect the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, for research carried out on different continents, using different animal species and decades apart, yet intimately linked. The work of both men is elegant and beautiful and has one of the features that characterizes the truly revolutionary in biology -- as soon as you understand it, it seems so self-evident that it's hard to believe no one had ever thought of it or done it before.
Friday, October 19, 2012 - 15:49
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have shown for the first time in an animal model that vitamin C actively protects against osteoporosis, a disease affecting large numbers of elderly women and men in which bones become brittle and can fracture.
Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 13:51
Recent studies have linked caffeine consumption to a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, and a new University of Illinois study may be able to explain how this happens. "We have discovered a novel signal that activates the brain-based inflammation associated with neurodegenerative diseases, and caffeine appears to block its activity. This discovery may eventually lead to drugs that could reverse or inhibit mild cognitive impairment," said Gregory Freund, a professor in the U of I's College of Medicine and a member of the U of I's Division of Nutritional Sciences.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - 15:12
Two Americans shared this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry for deciphering the communication system that the human body uses to sense the outside world and send messages to cells — for example, speeding the heart when danger approaches. The understanding is aiding the development of new drugs.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - 13:00
John B. Gurdon of the Gurdon Institute in Cambridge and Shinya Yamanaka of Kyoto University in Japan have won the 2012 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for finding that cells of an adult organism—once thought be terminally locked into their developed state—can start anew. The discoveries, awarded the prize this morning (October 8) by The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, have ignited research in areas ranging from cloning to cancer treatment.
Monday, October 8, 2012 - 12:49
Researchers claim to have successfully transformed stem cells into viable mouse oocytes that produced healthy, fertile pups.
Monday, October 8, 2012 - 09:48
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai's Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute have found that a blood vessel-building gene boosts the ability of human bone marrow stem cells to sustain pancreatic recovery in a laboratory mouse model of insulin-dependent diabetes.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012 - 14:52
Using animal models, researchers at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have found a new genetic mutation responsible for deafness and hearing loss associated with Usher syndrome type 1.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 15:29
Animal models contribute significantly to our understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying disease pathologies. However, few models predictably translate preclinical findings into what will happen in humans.
Investigational drugs are able to cure mice from many diseases, but continue to fail in clinical trials. This fact is largely attributed to poor model designs that do not sufficiently reflect the pathophysiology of disease in humans. In addition, tremendous diversity of human genetic background, co-medications, dosing, timing of treatment, and many other factors greatly influence the treatment outcome.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 12:51
An international team of scientists, led from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, have discovered an entirely new approach to the treatment of type II diabetes. The therapy involves the blockade of signalling by a protein known as VEGF-B and this prevents fat from accumulating in the "wrong" places, such as in muscles and in the heart. As a result the cells within these tissues are once again able to respond to insulin. In experiments on mice and rats, the scientists have managed to both prevent the development of type II diabetes and reverse the progression of established disease.
Monday, October 1, 2012 - 15:34
Studying leukemia in mice, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have reduced a life-threatening complication of stem cell transplants, the only curative treatment when leukemia returns.
Friday, September 28, 2012 - 11:38
A small African mammal with an unusual ability to regrow damaged tissues could inspire new research in regenerative medicine, a University of Florida study finds.
Thursday, September 27, 2012 - 16:26
In what could be the ultimate in personalized medicine, animals bearing your disease, or part of your anatomy, can serve as your personal guinea pig, so to speak. Some researchers call them avatars, like the virtual characters in movies and online games.
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Most recent compliments were for Spicebomb and Cartier's Declaration, but the one that has netted the most compliments in general...Boss in Motion.
Drakkar Noir.
Just kidding, although it does bring in compliments.
Most received so far would be L'eau D'Issey and Versace Pour Homme from women.
From men I get the most compliments on Le Male and Acqua di Gio Essenza.
Most recent compliments were for Spicebomb and Cartier's Declaration, but the one that has netted the most compliments in general...Boss in Motion.
I get comps on all except dunehill desire blue even tho i like it lol . I dont owne armani code but sprayed it at maceys and the drydown is super good and my femme friends loved it . I know its a common sent but wow is it good . Another good one is le male lightlly 2 sprayed as its powerfull cinnimon on me . Check my watdrobe . When in doubt go for the medusa and give em hell.
Can wait to try out my latest purchase this weekend - SPICEBOMB
Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit, Thierry Mugler Pure Havane, Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb, Versace Dreamer, Chanel Plantinum Egoiste, Hanae Mori, Acqua Di Gio, John Varvatos + Vintage, Dior Homme Intense, Givenchy Pi, Paul Smith London, Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey, Cool Water Deep Blue, Aquolina Blue Sugar, Bod, Rochas Man, Jean Paul Gaultier, Chrome Azzaro, Armani Code
Went for dinner 30 minutes after applying and two of the waitstaff said very nice things about my cologne. First time that's ever happened to me.
I received a compliment for Prada Luna Rossa last week. He didn't refer to is specifically, but he smelled the air and said "Oh you always smell so good". I was wearing Luna Rossa at the time.
Still Aventus.
My buddy Angelo's wife Lisa couldn't stopp sniffing me last night. Countless compliments from her.....
Bvlgari Extreme!
I'm giving away my age and feel free to laugh if you want too, but hands down, without question, I've had more compliments with Obsession for Men than any other (even now). Among others, I own Gio, M7 and TF Oud Wood and none of them get that kind of attention.
I don't get compliments, I'm an American living in France and i'm under the impression that French people don't compliment on how well you smell (we all know potentially why-french stereotype)
I guess I'd have to be around other Americans or at least other anglophones for them to appreciate it.
some people might think that complimenting others (fragrance, clothes or whatever) as a sign of 'invasion of privacy'
true story
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I always compliment, especially to the womensss.. But i don't think it's customary in French culture to do so, maybe if you're already acquainted, but nothing like the randomness that i've witness in back at home in the U.S.
I'm pretty sure some chick was following me around chasing my scent trail at an H&M the other day tho..
Well there is 24 page long thread about shit quality control of this perfum
Whenever you buy perfum you don't need to find out about lot number blah blah but Creed Aventus failed badly. I might have picked up lucky bottle
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Yesterday, a female coworker complimented me on... Fresco, 6 hours after bathing myself on it (8 sprays easy).
"Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp,
Or what's a heaven for?"
- Robert Browning, "Andrea del Sarto"
I applied 5 or so dabs of a sample at 8:30 AM. Met up with my girlfriend at around 7:30
As we were hugging she goes: "Oh! I like this!"
So I guess Aventus works. I was surprised that she did because I wasn't all that impressed with it. I did like the dry-down considerably more than the opening, so I agree with her on that.
I applied 5 or so dabs of a sample at 8:30 AM. Met up with my girlfriend at around 7:30 PM
As we were hugging she goes: "Oh! I like this!"
So I guess Aventus works. I was surprised that she did because I wasn't all that impressed with it. I did like the dry-down considerably more than the opening, so I agree with her on that.
i put on 12 sprays of fresco by ilum dean at 8am. i got tons of compliments at 10am from women.
i came home 8pm with several STD's
Omg thanks to this thread. I didnt know about fresco by ilum. I must try it soon xD
edited Well it is difficult do sample it in Europe
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Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De "Lhomme
Yesterday shopping at Lowes, cute cashier, the classic "You smell really good!!" Bleu de Chanel strikes again!
PS Yah, yah I know if it had been Aventus I would have gotten a phone number and an extra discount, hehe.
Chalk one up for L'Air du Desert Marocain. The longevity on L'ADDM is outstanding. I wore it on a date last night and she really enjoyed it. In fact, she complimented me on it at least 8 hours after I'd put it on. Maybe closer to 9. I wore 3 sprays plus a 4th as a light mist to walk through. I've only had a few chances to wear this one so far, so I'm still learning it, but wow am I pleased with this purchase. L'ADDM is excellent.
Anybody have a sample of Martin Margiela Untitled or Untitled L'Eau? I'm dying to smell these and I've got lots of great niche samples to swap!
"Follow your nose. It always knows." -- Toucan Sam
Walked into my doctors office yesterday. Registered with the nurse and took a seat. A single patient in the waiting area and as I sit she says."Sir I do not know what you are wearing but it smells beautiful". Said to her, maam it's called Trussardi Uomo. She said never heard of it.
this morning from an HR lady in the office. I am wearing Straight to Heaven from by Kilian. I was not sure this fragrance would do the magic. It starts to sharp to me but dry down is great……. I started to think to purchase it…… since I am using a sample today
Arent you a little short for a stormtrooper?
I had just arrived at a SuperBowl party. A woman was walking by on her way to the kitchen area when she abruptly pivoted around and started following her nose. She stopped in front of me and said, "Oooooh, you're smelling so good tonight!" That's why Chergui is "top dog" in my rotation.
My Warm Weather Lineup: Xeroff Nio, L'humaniste, Jardin d' Amalfi, Pure White Cologne, Bergamot 22, Jubilation XXV, CHAMBRE NOIRE, Chanel Edition Blanche, CH MEN, Scent Of Peace, DHS, AVENTUS, GIT, VIW, MI
[QUOTE=Connoisseur;1253773]I had a dinner date interrupted last week by a waitress that wasn't our own. Apparently I had walked by her coming in and she just had to know what fragrance I was wearing. She was so cute and apologetic for the interruption. I told her it was Millesime Imperial by Creed. She smiled and handed me a piece of paper and a pen asking if I could write down the name for her. She asked me where I got it and how much it cost me so I told her about Ebay and roughly the price to expect to pay. She shrugged it off saying she would pay anything to have her boyfriend smell like that.
Great story, man! I think I will have to give this a try.
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Probably YSL L'Homme. Got a compliment today while wearing L'Homme. I was surprised as I barely ever get compliments. I use to spray very lightly so that ppl around me can barely smell my scent.
Either Aventus or Dior Homme Intense. Aventus causes people to stand noticeably closer...and you can notice deeper breaths being taken...haha! DHI actually gets people talking though.
I occassionally layer two relatively inexpensive fragrances (Unforgiveable and Polo Black) and have gotten some amazing compliments from women - both ladies that I know and complete strangers. One of my patients told me that my fragrance was the kind of smell that makes her want to put on some lingerie and say "come on, let's go." I'm a married man so I have to be cautious about eliciting those kinds of compliments!!!!
allure extreme, any armani and most oriental and gourmands,example most women love chocolate and vanilla
YSL l'homme use to get me soo many compliments in '09-'11.. i walked into work one day sat at my station.. and the lady next to me said "oh you smell gooooooood,"
I'm like you can smell? So i leaned in and let her smell the base of my neck and popped my shirt open.. She replies with "oooh you just made my nipples hard"
Now granted she's candid, and I'm on that level with her, but still.. Way before i was into frags.
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YSL l'homme use to get me soo many compliments in '09-'11.. i walked into work one day sat at my station.. and the lady next to me said "oh you smell gooooooood,"
I'm like you can smell? So i leaned in and let her smell the base of my neck and popped my shirt open.. She replies with "oooh you just made my nipples hard"
Now granted she's candid, and I'm on that level with her, but still.. Way before i was into frags.
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YSL l'homme use to get me soo many compliments in '09-'11.. i walked into work one day sat at my station.. and the lady next to me said "oh you smell gooooooood,"
I'm like you can smell? So i leaned in and let her smell the base of my neck and popped my shirt open.. She replies with "oooh you just made my nipples hard"
Now granted she's candid, and I'm on that level with her, but still.. Way before i was into frags.
These stories are funny. I just wore Aventus for a week...on train to work, at work, after work, in front of wife and kids..and it was strong batch...and I got nothing. Maybe they don't like pineapple..because even I got sick of it.
Last female compliment I got was actually from TdH when I leaned over a coworkers desk to help on a project and was told I smelled good. That's it...sans nipple hardness.
"As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round."
--Ben Hogan
After 6 hours of spraying this perfume, I got a complement from a female coworker sitting around 1 meter from me.
Female Coworker: Wow! You smell amazing! What is it ?
Me : It is Creed Aventus, I bought it from..... It is quit expensive.
Female Coworker: Thanks, I will visit ..... to test this wonderful fragrance. It is really good.
The other female workers come to sniff me and agree that I smell great.
It is 3 sprays of Aventus in the morning, now it is 2 PM.
***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
It's been a while for me now. Probably at least 8 months.
Aventus today from a lovely Polish women, she said 'your perfume smells nice' and smiled I replied back in her language and said thank-you and she said 'prosze'
I got a good one yesterday while wearing my Green Irish Tweed.
Dior Homme Intense AGAIN at work today!
So it's safe to say that Aventus has pretty much just taken this thread by storm.
Received an enthusiastic compliment from a female colleague yesterday morning. A*Men Pure Havane by Thierry Mugler.
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Anybody have a sample of Martin Margiela Untitled or Untitled L'Eau? I'm dying to smell these and I've got lots of great niche samples to swap!
"Follow your nose. It always knows." -- Toucan Sam
I think scents just work differently on people. Aventus on some people just smell really good (also depending on batch number), and on others its just ok (and some batches just suck.). Personally i've gotten massive amounts of compliments wearing Aventus. Next to that its probably bleu de chanel which im starting to hate when i wear it. Even tho i get lots of compliments the scent is starting to make me feel sick to my stomach when i wear it.....=( DHI is great too for compliments, though i noticed asian women don't seem to dig it that much, but white girls seem to love the scent. Just an observation =P
To hell with circumstances; I create opportunities. - Bruce lee
Aventus is a weird one for me. On the one hand its a scent that always gets a really good reaction from my girlfriend, but of all the scents I own my brother always tells me it smells disgusting and actually requests i wash it off. But then he says the same of Jubilation XXV so what does he know?!
In a way, I feel bad for Aventus, lol.
It has become a legendary compliment-getter scent,
I'm sure with good reason, but like others, I've worn it a lot (a good batch too)
and never been complimented on it.
I think it's an excellent scent, and I enjoy wearing for my own pleasure (like all of my frags)
but PLEASE...don't buy it thinking it's going to be an automatic compliment getter or "panty dropper"
because it may very well not. Sample it first, and if you like it, then buy it--because YOU like it.
On a side note: I'm going to bring out the current formulation of Dior Homme Intense for a date tomorrow night.
We'll see how it goes. I like it a lot, and think it's very close to the vintage version in quality.
Got complimented by two gorgeous friends at work today.
Green Irish Tweed
Starting to think it may have the edge on Aventus for me.
Ok, so a female client walked into my office earlier, saying "It smells really nice and sweet in here...almost like vanilla, or a sweet pastry...what is that?"
Tobacco Vanille. Hahaha!
I have received compliments from DHI and Aventus, but the most compliments I received (I don't have Aventus and DHI that long so it can be that they will outshine this one on the long run) is KAIAK PULSO by NATURA (Brazilian made perfume that I bought in Paris), it's a flanker from the famous fragrance (in Brazil at least) KAIAK. The original one is ok but nothing exceptional, but the flanker is just great, has AMAZING sillage and longevity. I never read one review about this one, only review of a NATURA perfume was from the original. I advise you all to have a sniff if you can find this one, perfect for spring and summer.
I never really understand people who say they 'allways' receive compliments from people when they wear a certain cologne, that just doesn't exist imo. I think that the people they talk about are their mother or sisters :-). For me a real compliment only counts if you don't really know the other person. Remember also : if people on sites like this make it sound like everytime you put on a certain fragrance women come flocking to you ... they are paid by that company. Fragrances don't get you in those situations, it's only a personal preference or a tool to add value imo.
I was at a gogo bar, and one of the 'dancers' who passed a few metres from me suddenly stopped, then started sniffing around. She kept sniffing through the guys around me (I'm of Indian extraction, and the general consensus I've seen people have is that Indians are smelly, so she initially discounted me as the source), before she finally realises it's me, then sits down to compliment my smell as amazing and ask about it in broken English. She'd never heard of Aventus, but I doubt she'd recognise even common designer frags.


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Little Bear and his friend Duck need help getting dressed. It's up to you to choose what they are going to wear!
Watch Little Bear weekdays @ 9AM ET on Nick Jr.
Little Bear and Duck need help deciding what to wear. Click on a piece of clothing--it's up to you!--and use your mouse to drag it to Little Bear's or Duck's body.
Parent Tip: Say the clothing items out loud and ask your little one where it should go.
Dan hops on a dino's back & races down a track to see which dino is the fastest
Hop aboard the train and uncover clues in all three cities!
Can your little ghost tracker help find Blue's ghost friends in the old house?
It's Doodle time! Can you help Blue guess what Doodle is drawing?
Coloring without crayons? You betcha.
Kids dig up all kinds of fossils, facts, and fun with Dino Dan
Oobi�s counting on your little learner to learn to count
Give Oobi a hand and try to remember which object is missing
What will Blue and Magenta wear? Kids decide!
Blue can't wait to see what the new puppy will look like!
It's rhyme time with Oobi! Collect stars when you pick the right rhyming word.
Whoa, it's Joe! And he is on a journey to the Blue's Clues house!
Woop Dee Doo! Come on and dance the Blue!
Polka Dot is blowing bubble letters that will form a word. Pop, pop!
It's her party and she'll dress how she wants to.
Play matchmaker! Help Blue find the pairs of cards that match.
Kids skidoo and play the music pattern with Blue!
What's the scoop? Pick your flavor and play with Oswald
Is there a doctor in Blue's house?
It's puzzle-palooza!
Oswald's hat is lost! Kids sort through the shapes and colors to find it!
Help Oswald get in key and master the Penguin Polka!
Oswald and friends order up some fun & learning at the Big Diner
Can you imagine what's in the box for Steve?
Play a reading game with Blue where she teaches words to you!
"I'm not tired!" Sound familiar? That's what a bird on a hill kept saying.
Hmmm...let's find out!
Drag and drop the puzzle pieces so Little Bear can make the perfect puzzle.
Help Blue find her baby brother!
Choose the background and stickers to create your own printable pictures
There's a Friendship Parade in Lalaloopsy Land, and your kids are invited!
Get the band ready for a holiday celebration!
Who are those masked characters? It's the Backyardigans!
Come on in and explore all the rooms in Dora's house!
What will the Guppies be for Halloween? Guppy fans decide!
Your kids can become super stylists in this "hair-raising" adventure!
Dress up Max and Ruby so they'll be ready for anything!
Design the perfect outfit for Olivia wherever she goes!
Go on a tour of Dora's house and find surprises through every door!
The Wonder Pets need help saving baby animals!
Steer an ice coaster and help decorate a snow dragon--super!
Kids use colors and patterns to paint new shells for the hermit crabs!
It's time for the Bengal Tiger's "davat," which is a big ol' party!
What will Blue and Magenta wear? Kids decide!
Blue can't wait to see what the new puppy will look like!
This game lets kids choose their own adventure--Backyardigans style!
Come on down to Blue's Room for games galore with all Blue's friends
Help Dora and Diego attend a Super Silly Fiesta in Super Silly Clothes.
It's her party and she'll dress how she wants to.
Dora needs a stylist! Help her get dressed to explore!
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BOISE -- Gov. Butch Otter reacted Wednesday to Idaho voters rejecting Propositions 1, 2 and 3.
How do we go forward? That's what's important now, said Otter.
At a news conference Wednesday, Otter wasn't too keen on looking back at what went wrong or why Idaho voters rejected the laws he so strongly advocated for the last two years.
I'm not going to spend any energy or any time saying, what if we would have done this? And what if we would have done that? said Otter.
Otter told reporters the focus should be moving forward to better education in Idaho. He said the plan should include talks with all stakeholders. He's already spoken with some legislative leadership, and they've told him that's what they're prepared to do.
I do think that what we need to do is take each prop, each idea of reform, and sit down and say, what did you like about it? What didn't you like about it? If you had a chance to change it, how would you change it? said Otter.
Otter did not give specifics as to when those kind of talks would begin and who exactly would be included. However, the governor said he believes whether you voted for or against the propositions, that everyone realizes the old education system isn't working and it's going to take a compromise to fix it.
Where do we start on working on where we can agree? And if there are some disagreements that we still have, then we set those aside until we can find the areas where we have agreed, said Otter.
Otter does not foresee a direct strike down of the referenda by the Idaho Legislature as they did in 2002 with term limits. He said that kind of course would not be positive or productive.
KTVB asked the governor if he felt like Tuesday's vote was a referendum on his administration. He said in some cases he's benefited from Idaho voters showing their independence at the polls, and sometimes he hasn't.
The governor has won 22 of his 23 elections.


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The New Bern Bears have spent a lot of time working on defense.
Basketball coach Cliff Dillard knows that solid defense can turn into easy offensive baskets.
"We are spending a lot of time defensively," Dillard said. "Guys have been buying into what we've been doing defensively."
The Bears only won five games last season, and only one in the Mideastern Conference. That was with a group of first-year varsity players.
With a year of experience under their belt, Dillard is expecting his talented core to be much improved.
"We threw them into the fire last season, but toward the end of the year, we were really competitive," Dillard said. "I think we are going to be better. Will that translate into a ton of wins? It's on them on how hard they want to work."
The Bears have just one senior — forward Sean Garbarino, who can shoot and pull down rebounds.
"He is a good shooter and hopefully will give us some senior leadership," Dillard said.
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"I think our guard play is good," Dillard said. "Between Dae Dae and Mike, you aren't going to have that many people quicker than those two."
The Bears also return sophomores Collin Jacobs and Miller Mills, along with juniors Theron Noble and Jailen Ganus.
All five of them started at one point last season.
"We are still going to be really young," Dillard said. "Collin Jacobs and Miller Mills have to step up, along with Theron Noble and Jailen Ganus. They have all played a lot of minutes and experience."
The Bears will look the build on their depth with Jeff Taylor, Syril Smith and Parker Smith.
Only Jacobs and Taylor are taller than 6-foot-3.
"We are not a huge team, so we are going to have to play small at times," Dillard said. "Jeff Taylor has really improved a ton from last year."
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The French are rightfully proud of their cheese, but one they can't take credit for is Gouda Étuvé – which is very popular in France nonetheless. And I don't blame them for going gaga over this Gouda. At my fromagerie, they keep the giant half-wheel right on the counter, in front of them, because perhaps fifty-percent of the customers order a wedge of it. Or in my case, 100%.
Foreign cheeses in France are either fully embraced, or ignored. Le cheddar is just now gaining some recognition and Stilton is pretty widely praised. Gouda is a non-offending cheese, and is one of the more popular imports in France. Like Emmenthal, it's a cheese for those who want something milder. Or wilder, as is in the case of the Gouda with stinging nettles at Pascal Beillevaire.
The name étuvé means "cooked", usually in a covered casserole or similar vessel. Since the milk for nearly every kind of cheese is cooked, I'm not sure why it's designated as "étuvé", because whenever I ask, the cheese-sellers are so busy slicing cheese for the long line of customers, they just say it's cooked à la vapeur, or with steam. And I keep my mouth shut, so as not to distract them from their very important duties.


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The title-holder for strongest biological material goes to a small mollusk.
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GARETH DUNCAN looks at the Saffas who have impressed in the leagues around the world over the weekend.
Ulster's 45-7 drubbing of Aironi in Belfast was a crucial win. It confirmed that the Northern Irish club had succeeded in overcoming a poor patch of form in the first half of the season (when they suffered six of their seven defeats), and they now have a chance of sneaking into a semi-final spot on the table with only three rounds remaining in the current Pro12 campaign.
The victory over Aironi last Friday momentarily lifted Ulster into the top four on the table with 55 log points, but Glasgow beat the Cardiff Blues 31-3 on Saturday to jump back into fourth spot with 56 log points. With Munster (third with 56 log points) and Ospreys (second with 58 log points) within reach in the standings, the play-off race is still wide open.
Scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar has been pivotal in Ulster's late charge, which includes an unbeaten run in March. The former Sharks halfback kicked 36 points in the club's four consecutive victories over Aironi (11 points in 45-7 win), Treviso (12 points in 27-23 win), Edinburgh (eight points in 38-16 win) and Ospreys (five points in 15-14 win). Since joining Ulster last season, Pienaar has scored 262 points in 37 outings.
Ulster now need a strong run in a challenging finish to the Pro12 league phase. They face Connacht away before hosting current log leaders Leinster and defending champions Munster in their last three round-robin fixtures. There's also the European Cup quarter-final against Munster this Sunday.
Pienaar will be expected to play a key part from the kicking tee and in general play in these matches, and he will be supported by a strong South African contingent. No 8 Pedrie Wannenburg, who scored a try in Ulster's Aironi triumph, and team captain Johann Muller have both recently recovered from injury and will play leadership roles up front. Loose forward Robbie Diack and fullback Stefan Terblanche have also been regular starters and will want to continue their impressive form.
Elsewhere in the Pro12, loosehead prop Heinke van der Merwe and replacement hooker Richardt Strauss were physical in the forwards battle in Leinster's 18-9 Irish derby win over props BJ Botha and Wian du Preez's Munster in Limerick. Hooker Ethienne Reynecke was solid in Connacht's 27-19 away win over wing Tonderai Chavhanga's Newport Gwent Dragons.
In the French Top 14, Racing Metro fullback Frans Steyn, who will return to South Africa after officially announcing his departure from the club at the end of the season, scored a try in the 27-16 win over reserve scrumhalf Rory Kockott and prop Michael Coetzee's Castres. Lock Francois van der Merwe and No 8 Jacques Cronje also started for the victors in an ill-disciplined match that saw four yellow cards issued.
Wing Rudi Coetzee dotted down for one of Perpignan's five tries in their 47-9 thrashing of flyhalf Jacques-Louis Potgieter and lock Rob Linde's Bayonne. Potgieter kicked three first-half penalties. Eighthman Antonie Claassen scored a telling try in Brive's 14-9 win over lock Bakkies Botha's Toulon.
In the English Premiership, director of rugby Gary Gold's Newcastle Falcons picked up a vital 22-19 win over the Sale Sharks. Wings Corné Uys and Greg Goosen played a part in the relegation-threatened club's victory.
Tighthead prop Brian Mujati was powerful with ball in hand in the Northampton Saints' 26-6 thumping of scrumhalf Michael Claassens and hooker Peter Dixon's Bath.
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David Gill, who runs the multi -award winning South Lakes Wild Animal Park, at Dalton-in-Furness, has accused Barrow Borough Council of 'stifling' entrepreneurial spirit in the Furness area.
He believes his project would – * create 45 new jobs * bring elephants and 'big cats' such as jaguars to the park for the first time * improve housing for existing animals * add a children's farm * revamp visitor facilities, including a large car park and a new steam train to take visitors around the park Mr Gill is frustrated that the council has not ruled on his planning application after a year – although it is minded to reject it.
Now he has asked the Government's planning inspectorate to intervene and make a decision.
The borough council's planning committee believes the project would be an over-development of a greenfield site and cause traffic problems for residents of Melton Terrace, off the A590, where the new entrance would be located.
And it says that part of the reason it has taken so long to resolve the matter is because some of the application details were not clear enough.
Mr Gill, 50, who set up the park 17 years ago, said: "I have lived here all my life and these councillors are the most backward-looking people you could come across.
"How a positive project, which would create jobs and bring more people to the area in such desperate economic times as these, could be refused beggars belief."
He added: "At the moment we have four different car parks and up to 4,000 people a day trying to cross a busy 60mph road to get to the park. With our new plans we could have them all on one piece of land."
And he warned that the zoo, which is one of Cumbria's top five visitor attractions, would stagnate if it did not grow.
"In this day and age, if you don't go forwards you are going backwards."
The zoo is already home to a variety of animals, including giraffes, rhinos, lions and lemurs and runs two animal conservation charities which aim to protect vulnerable species such as Sumatran tigers.
Mr Gill's plan has been backed by Cumbria Tourism managing director Ian Stephens, who said: ''The park provides one of many good reasons for visiting the Furness peninsula and has brought important benefits into the area in terms of employment, and tourist expenditure.
"The expansion plans are to be encouraged and have a close fit with the tourism strategy for Cumbria. We're sure that most people will be in favour of bringing increased employment and income to the area and as such we hope that the planning issues can be overcome".
John Millar, chairman of Dalton with Newton Parish Council, which opposed the plans, said councillors were not against expansion or creating jobs but were worried about access.
"We are concerned about traffic flow and the impact this could have on the surrounding rural area," he said Coun Ann Thomson, chairman of Barrow's planning committee told the Gazette: "We are not in the business of stifling entrepreneurialism – we wouldn't dream of doing that."
She said members had particular concerns that the car park would 'stand out like a sore thumb' on the hillside and it was still unclear how it would be masked by landscaping.
Barrow and Furness MP John Woodcock said: "Safety should never be compromised, but I hope these concerns can be resolved to everyone's satisfaction.
"The wildlife park is one of this area's big-pull attractions with lots of potential to expand and create more jobs in the years ahead."
The final decision will be made by secretary of state for local government and communities Eric Pickles following advice from the planning inspectorate.
A ruling is likely to be made next spring.
MORE than 10,000 people flocked to Crooklands at the weekend to celebrate quality local produce.
Country Fest — organised by Westmorland Agricultural Society — showcased the finest food and drink the area has to offer.
Independent food and drink producers and suppliers, who give the region its culinary reputation, tempted the senses at the County Showfield and gave visitors an insight into where their food comes from.
The family event also included a pets' corner, 'meet the farmer', sheep shearing demonstrations, music and dance, a 'grow your own' area, crafts, beer festival, trade stands and dog shows.
Sheep dog trials were a new addition this year and The Westmorland Gazette hosted a wedding fair.
Richard and Barbara Mathews, from Kendal, were impressed with the range of items on sale and stocked up on locally-produced pies.
"We have such a wide variety of food here," said Mr Mathews.
"We have got a lot of farmers who are extending what they do into other products and we like to support them."
Tommy Brady, also from Lancaster, said: "The amount of food that is available is amazing. There are umpteen different types of sausage and pies — you want to buy it all."
Christine Knipe, chief executive of Westmorland Agricultural Society, said: "The sunshine did bring people out on the Sunday and it was very busy.
"The feedback was positive."
A VERY small Beatrix Potter drawing has sold for nearly £50,000 at an auction in America.
The three-and-three-quarter inches by six inches ink and watercolour had been expected to sell for up to 37,500 at the Sotheby's auction, in New York, but reached £47,438
The miniature, called 'Guinea pigs going to their garden...' was among 193 original illustrations sold by wealthy American couple, Kendra and Allan Daniel. The painting depicts four guinea pigs following a fifth along a path carrying garden tools.
A spokesman for Sotheby's said: "Early in 1893, when she was in her twenties, Beatrix Potter borrowed a number of guinea pigs from her friend, Miss Paget. One, named Mr Chopps, proved to be no problem but another, named Queen Elizabeth, apparently 'took to eating blotting paper, pasteboard, string and other curious substances and expired during the night. A pair of gardening illustrations date from this time: four guinea pigs following a blue-coated guinea pig and four guinea pigs working under the guidance of the blue-coated guinea pig.
"These were later redrawn in 1922 and used in Potter's book Cecil Parsley's Nursery Rhymes."
A SNOW leopard which featured in a movie starring Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman is the latest addition to a South Lakeland zoo.
Young male Pavan, one of two leopards who played the part of Stelamaria in The Golden Compass, will be housed in a walk-through enclosure at Lakeland Wildlife Oasis at Hale, near Milnthorpe.
Staff have created a homely feel for their new feline friend with the enclosure designed to look like a Himalayan village with plenty of rocks for him to climb and snooze on.
An acrylic tunnel running through the enclosure will allow visitors to see Pavan in his own habitat in what is thought to be the UK's first walk-through big cat exhibit.
Assistant manager of Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, Caroline Howard, said: "We're really excited about Pavan's arrival - he's a real celebrity cat! His new home is amazing. You can walk right through his territory while he ranges around you - even above your head!"
Pavan has arrived from UK charity the Cat Survival Trust which helps conserve endangered cats.
Once he has settled in his new environment, zoo staff hope to form a breeding pair by adding a female snow leopard to Pavan's enclosure.It is not known how many snow leopards are left in the wild but they are now classed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis is joining the captive breeding programme which is run by the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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A POPULAR visitor attraction in Bowness is in the running for a prestigious award for excellence.
Blackwell, The Arts and Crafts House project by Lakeland Arts Trust – one of Britain's finest surviving arts and crafts house by M.H.Baillie Scott - has been shortlisted from hundreds of entries for an award at the national Museums and Heritage Awards for Excellence.
Comedienne and broadcaster Sue Perkins will announce the 11 lucky winners at a ceremony at Westminister on May 11.
The Awards applaud projects ranging from groundbreaking achievements of national institutions to those crafted with limited resources and budget and winners will be selected by a panel of judges including Diane Lees, Director General, Imperial War Museums and Sam Mullins, Director, London Transport Museum and other leading sector professionals.


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Here are a few choice quotes from Sam on religious moderation:
A) Religious moderation owes its genesis to rationality, not religion:
The first thing to observe about the moderates retreat from scriptural literalism is that it draws its inspiration not from scripture but from cultural developments that have rendered many of God's utterances difficult to accept as written (17).
The only reason anyone is "moderate" in matters of faith these days is that he has assimilated some of the fruits of the last two thousand years of human thought (18).
B) And here is why we should not applaud the moderately religious:
moderation in religion…offers no bulwark against religious extremism and religious violence…[because] it does not permit anything very critical to be said about religious literalism (20).
By failing to live by the letter of the texts, while tolerating the irrationality of those who do, religious moderates betray faith and reason equally (21).
Rather than bring the full force of our creativity and rationality to bear on the problems of ethics, social cohesion, and even spiritual experience, moderates ask that we relax our standards of adherence to ancient superstitions and taboos, while otherwise maintaining a belief system that was passed down to us from men and women whose lives were simply ravaged by their basic ignorance about the world. In what other sphere of life is such subservience to tradition acceptable"(21)?
(By the way, this is one of those books where I find myself saying: "man, I wish I'd written that!")