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As Denny Hamlin recovered in the hospital from Sunday's horrific crash in the Auto Club 400, he received an outpouring of support from the NASCAR community.
But one person was noticeably absent from the roll call of those checking in on the driver, the one who was also in the wreck – Joey Logano.
Asked specifically Monday night if Logano had tried to call him, Hamlin said, "No."
"I've heard from pretty much all my peers – which has been humbling to say the least. It makes me really happy and keeps your spirits up when you hear from all your peers and everything," he added. "That part of it has been very encouraging."
Hamlin walked gingerly out of the California hospital Monday evening, more than 29 hours after a crash during the NASCAR Sprint Cup race with Logano at nearby Auto Club Speedway that left him with a compressed fracture in his lower back.
The Joe Gibbs Racing driver was ready to fly home to North Carolina, saying that he was feeling "as good as I can be at the moment — definitely better than I was yesterday for sure."
Hamlin will meet with a specialist later this week, and cannot even begin to consider when he will return to racing yet, but Monday night he was thinking about getting home.
Still, Hamlin was visibly hurting from his wreck. He held his ribs and adjusted his brace admitting that this injury and the pain associated with it was a new sensation.
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"I never felt this before," he said after being released from Loma Linda University Medical Center, which is about 15 miles east of the track. "Really, my first reaction is I felt something pop in my back and that's why I was really trying to get out of the car as soon as I could because the position I was in . . . I couldn't breathe at all. Still having a hard time breathing. When I felt it pop, I couldn't move at all and I knew I had to get flat to my back to be able to breathe again — so that's why I rushed out and then just lay flat on the ground to try to start breathing at that point."
Hamlin's accident started when he was racing Logano for the lead on the final lap on Sunday. The two made contact and Hamlin's car slammed into the wall.
Hamlin was airlifted to the hospital where he spent the night.
After previously having issues with a bulging disc in his back, Hamlin knew right away that something was wrong.
"I knew it wasn't good because I'd been through so much back stuff before that I know when something is really, really wrong," he said. "And that was a moment that took two seconds and I knew I was in big trouble."
Hamlin was holding his ribs as he talked, explaining it was because of the difficulty he was having breathing.
He explained that he needs to keep his body 100 percent straight, with no bending or anything like that, to help.
Yet he still maintained a sense of humor.
"I run out of breath and I'm just on medication a lot," he said with a laugh.
Everyone's messages to me is the most motivating thing I could see. #humbled— Denny Hamlin (@dennyhamlin) March 25, 2013
Hamlin's next step is to meet with Dr. Jerry Petty of the Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates. He said that he thinks the preliminary meeting with Dr. Petty will be on either Wednesday or Thursday.
"We're kinda leaving the analyzing for him on what to do either surgery-wise or just stick with a brace and let it heal itself," he said. "Obviously, both of them take a lot of time."
Hamlin shied from even trying to assess whether or not he might be able to race at Martinsville Speedway on April 7.
The Sprint Cup Series is entering an off week after the opening five-race stretch.
Hamlin said that right now he's taking things slowly — and will take the time to make sure he heals properly.
"It's so tough to say," he said when asked about Martinsville. "I'm discharging (from the hospital) sitting in a chair putting my feet up and my hands up to see what I can do. But with NASCAR's substance-abuse policy, you've got to be clear for a few days with no medication and everything. At this point, that'll be very tough for me to see where I'm going to be.
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"Just from yesterday to today I'm a lot better, but I don't know how long this process takes. I read up on it a little bit and nothing I read sounds too encouraging on what my next couple of months is going to be like."
For now, he just needs to focus on his recovery.
He'll worry about the rest of it when the time comes.
"This one is tough because it's your core — it's your whole center piece of your body and it really takes a lot of G's anyway, so I just don't know how my body will react to being in the car," Hamlin said as he motioned to his abs and explained the way acceleration feels like weight against the body in races. "Obviously we've got some big obstacles as far as getting in a car with the bracing that I need because there's no way at this point I could get in a car with no bracing. I have to be perfectly vertical – I can't be twisted in any kind of way. Along with that, if we don't do surgery then we've got the fracture and you can't — I don't want to make it worse. It's not worth that."
This isn't the first incident for Hamlin and Logano. The two engaged in a minor Twitter exchange after the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway, then were displeased after the Bristol race on March 17.
In that race, Hamlin made contact with Logano as the two were chasing the leader, contact that sent Logano into the wall. Logano confronted Hamlin briefly as Hamlin sat in his car after the race, then the driver's Joe Gibbs Racing crew pushed him away. Logano then offered some cutting remarks to media members about Hamlin and again issued a Twitter comment.
And then the two were involved in the incident fighting for the lead on Sunday.
So, does he view the incident as the product of hard racing or as a part of the rivalry between the two?
"I think it's a little bit of both if I had to characterize it," he said. "I really went out of my way throughout the day to give the No. 22 (Logano) room in a lot of places. He raced me really hard for really the entire event — and obviously other guys as well. But at the end I think he saw I was going to win and wasn't going to let that happen."
Logano's driving also upset Tony Stewart, who believed he was blocked on the race's final restart. Stewart confronted Logano on pit road after the race, igniting a fight and heated exchange.
As far as the wreck, Hamlin also addressed the hard hit that he took. A proponent of SAFER barriers at tracks even before his crash, Hamlin hit an area of the track not protected by those walls.
The impact was so hard his car actually left the ground. Hamlin says he expects that area will be covered in the future — a lesson others will take from his crash.
"Yeah – we just find every hole that there is," he said of crashes where the barriers are not placed. "There's just no safe place that a SAFER barrier shouldn't be. I know that there's protocol between NASCAR and the tracks to distinguish where SAFER barriers should be because they do cost a lot of money and they cost the tracks a lot. But I'm sure when we go back (to Auto Club Speedway) they'll be (a SAFER barrier) there. It's unfortunate it takes wrecks here and like what we saw (with Jeff Gordon) at Watkins Glen for them to refigure these tracks into where they need to be safety wise."
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Haplochromis argens is a pelagic species from the littoral and sub-littoral zone (Ref. 92860). At night the species is virtually restricted to the two upper metres of the water column; by day, the highest densities were found at two to three metres from the surface, but individuals of this species were also caught with bottom trawls over sand and mud bottoms, and in gill nets and traps near rocks (Ref. 92860).Before the ecological changes in Lake Victoria, the diet of H. argens comprised mainly zooplankton during the day; Chaoborus larvae were important at night (Ref. 92860). The current diet is unknown, but all the studied resurgent species in the Mwanza Gulf changed their diet (Ref. 92860).Haplochromis argens is a female mouth brooder (Ref. 92860). Spawning sites are located at depths less than 9 metres (Ref. 92860).
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Julia Child's impact on cooking still resonates
On her 100th birthday, Julia Child's cooking style, personality still resonate ... with gusto
"The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook."
"If you're afraid of butter, use cream."
"Cooking is like love; it should be entered into with abandon or not at all."
"In France, cooking is a serious art form and a national sport."
"How can a nation be called great if its bread tastes like Kleenex?"
"It's so beautifully arranged on the plate — you know someone's fingers have been all over it."
"Life itself is the proper binge."
"The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you've got to have a what-the-hell attitude."
"I think every woman should have a blowtorch."
"Everything in moderation ... including moderation."
Sources: Goodreads.com; pbs.org
Lessons from Julia
Though she wasn't a proponent of low-fat cooking, Julia Child left behind a legacy of healthy food habits. These lessons were gathered from the editors of Rodale Inc. magazines:
1) Embrace the joy of cooking (and eating.): "Julia Child ... taught me to value simple foods, simply prepared, and that even the most understated meal was an event to be shared with family and friends," said Ethne Clarke, editor-in-chief of Organic Gardening magazine.
2) Demand fresh, real food: "She wanted real ingredients, the way nature intended them to be, not made by man, but made by the Earth," said Leah Nichols, director of food services at Rodale Inc.
3) Enjoy everything in moderation, but enjoy it: "Take a tip from the French. The better the food, the less you need to be satisfied," said Judith Hill, food director at Prevention magazine.
4) Be open to new culinary experiences: Child introduced Americans to recipes they'd never heard of. "Try anything. You may find you love that new-to-you fish or vegetable," said Hill.
5) Chill out in the kitchen: "I loved that it didn't have to turn out perfect for her, and she acknowledged that it didn't always do so, but showed you how to salvage whatever happened and enjoy it anyway," said Bridget Doherty, senior editor of nutrition at Women's Health magazine.
Source: Rodale.com
Birthday events
•Warwick's, the La Jolla bookstore, will celebrate Julia Child's birthday Aug. 15 with cake and balloons for customers during store hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The store, located at 7812 Girard Ave., also has a display of Julia Child's most celebrated books. Info: (858) 454-0347.
•The San Diego chapter of American Institute of Wine and Food (AIWF) will host an evening of French wine, food and stories of Julia Aug. 15 from 6 to 8:30 at Hexagone French Cuisine, 495 Laurel St., Park West. $75 members, $90 nonmembers. (619) 297-0951 or aiwf.org.
•Chef Pascal Vignau of Chandler's Restaurant and Lounge at the Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa will pay homage to Julia Child Aug. 15-16 with a special three-course menu of her dishes, Boeuf Bourguignon, Sole Meunière and Tarte Tatin. Cost is $38 (or $48 with paired wines). Info: (760) 683-5500
•The Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar in Mission Hills will host a four-course Chef's Market Dinner honoring Julia Child Aug. 15 at 5:30 p.m. The event begins with a tour of the Mission Hills Farmers Market with chef and author Amy Finley as guide, followed by the dinner by chef Miguel Valdez and his team. Cost is $48, or $73 with wine pairings. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program. Reservations are required, (619) 295-6000.


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I nned to replace a leaky cover located in the basement under the upstairs tub. It looks failrly straitfoward but unsure of what kind of adhevise or glue I should use to secure the water from leaking between the threads. Is a standard plumbimg ggop sufficent on such things. As you can probably see by my use of words I am not a plumbler and not used to doing such projects. I purchased the cover at Ace but didn't even think of asking someone there.
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try a 4" fernco jim cap. its a rubber cap with a big hose clamp. It will work perfectly.
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I can't dispute your perception of net clearance. I'm just saying that Vic Braden claims to have done studies on net clearance by pros and asserts that it is much higher than it appears to be by most observers. I agree that it looks like 3 feet is a typical high clearance. But, that's a perception. On the other hand, I've spent a lot of time hitting on a backboard and I like to put a strip of blue painter's tape on the wall as a target. I place the tape as high as I can reach, which is about 7 1/2 feet (4 1/2 feet over the net). But, when I step back and start hitting, that tape seems like it's 4-5 feet high (1-2 feet over the net). All this to say that perceptions from a distance can be deceiving, even at ground level.
These were all just visually confirmed, but I was sitting almost on top of the net at a few matches. The only balls I can describe the net clearance with great precision were those that ticked the tape.
The takeaway from watching the pros was that lower level players who don't blast the balls should usually hit topspin with net clearance between 3 to 6' over the net. For instance, I watched Cilic warming up during practice hitting balls down the middle. The slower warmup balls were crossing between 3 to 6' over the net. As the warmup progressed, they started hitting harder and harder and the net clearance diminished.
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If this is true I am shocked! He had the best reviews / info and a great video personality too - I'm shocked if this is true!
Check his blog for more info
yes he will be doing more reviews
hes overseas for work he will return in april
Check out my YouTube Channel
Marc told Tim that he's done doing reviews. Marc said he works hard but doesn't feel appreciated. He'll be back in Canada in April. I don't think he's sure about quitting the game, though.
For those of you that don't know them, they both do fragrance reviews on YouTube.
Marc http://www.youtube.com/user/robes08
Tim http://www.youtube.com/user/tswetcoff
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Yeah at first he said he wasn't, but at the end of that one blog
"...as youtube goes I stand by my decision but I will fully take my time and decide for myself if it is for me to return to the tube once I am home in April.."
So I guess he may come back. We shall hope he does
hes JUST MIGHT BE coming back bro. with a bang! just expect a really nice video in April! Its going to be a collosal (MAYBE) return!!!
i will be in it :P
check out my vids
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I was planning to leave but i believe over 100 personal messages on my youtube account told me I should reconsider
My very own blog : http://thefragranceguru.blogspot.com/
Good efforts. Your reviews would be more effective if they were more succinct. I find that amongst the quality commentary there is a lot repetition or retread (for example a decription is made and then exhausted a few times throughout the review.) There is also too much dead or what is regarded on my circle of album review friends as "ummm" moments. I enjoy the fact you do a small piece on the packaging of the scent. You provide a really good approachable and comprehensible review style but step outside the box a little. I've seen glimpses of your sense of humour and coy attitude. Don't hold it back, bring more attitude to the table, extend your palate of descriptions, paint vivid pictures. In my opinion, these aspects along with your passion for reviewing will make your youtube segments that much better. Keep in mind, this is one opinion. I find that constructive feedback has lead to the most positive change in my own writing endeavors, so out of the respect - I offer you the same.
Okay, who's here on Basenotes that's from our little YouTube clique besides Marc (L"Homme/robes08), Tyler (BINGO/FragranceJunkie), Jonathan (Thierry Mugler/JRWRITER), Young Dro (gunloc), and Julio (forgot his name here/NYFragranceBlog)? I know Brandon (CutlassSupremeSL) lurks around here too, but I don't think I've ever seen him post. Tim doesn't post here either, but he's quite aware of Basenotes. I know Cubby (cformosa4) used to pop in once in a blue moon, but he hasn't really done many videos since he moved back in 08.
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Hey guys, Julio here. I'm certainly trying to do my fair share of Niche fragrances. I think Marc will probably keep doing it since he's so passionate about fragrances in general. Do let me know if you ever have any requests for reviews!
Please visit my videos! NY Fragrance Blog:
If it ever feels like a job, slow down. Only do a vid when you feel the passion.
Keep up the good work, Marc! You're my favorite!
(I got Le Male's little sister and I love it)
any women reviewing perfume on U tube?
(seems like vintage L'origan was made just for me)
Please visit my videos! NY Fragrance Blog:
I prefer Katie's written reviews (at katiepuckriksmells.com) to her video ones, which, while funny, can be a little obtuse. I can't stand Tim and Mark's reviews - Tim seems like too much of a trend-whore, Mark's on-camera demeanor is dull, and both love to spend the first 2-3 minutes of their reviews babbling on about unrelated nonsense. I don't care which latest Mugler flankers you got in the mail, Mark, just tell me about Body Kouros! At least Katie gets down to business right out of the gate. Also, Tim needs to shoot in daylight, with the shades open - most of his videos look like they were made with the lighting crew from the X-Files.
And anyone reviewing anything of any sort on YouTube needs to SHUT THE DAMN BACKGROUND MUSIC OFF. No one's impressed with your music taste. (Play some Sneaker Pimps or Debussy piano selections and then we can talk.)
You BNers can say stuff to me all you want, I dont care
First off, Katie gets down to business? lol what business, her videos are a minute and 30 seconds for chirst sake all she talks about is some nonsense weird joke related to the perfume, that probably half of her subscribers dont understand,
As for Marc and Tim, they actually started this whole trend, i mean which nonsense to they talk about? a new frag in the mail? so what, is that such a big problem?
As for the light in Tim, I dont see how it is bad in any way, like they need to have professional studio lightning in ordere to do a review
And the music, well I dont mind it, except if its tuned up all the way
I dont wanna sound like a ''fan'' or ''gangster'' or ''rude boy'' on here, but thats probably what a lot of people might think of a comment like this, I just cant stand people who complain about the stupidest of things, while people actually take their time and effort to post a video like that to provide their thoughts for people who might just started out this fragrance thing
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When you decide to jump into youtube you better be ready to face the music because you are going to get it. I think Mark and Tim are not doing any bad, if you do not like it dont watch it that simple. There is a narcissistic component in all people going youtube which does not bother me at all but I can tell that it does bother some people.
I have noticed that there is a life cycle in youtube that goes from novelty at the very beginning and people reacts benevolent then the broadcaster gets confident and tends to go over the fence; by then the volume of subscribers is larger and some criticism rises. All the sudden a new formula or format must be found to keep the subscribers attention but in my humble opinion less is more. Is it worth all the effort? Am I getting anything back? Why people does not appreciate me? Why the world is full of dickheads? then reviewing becomes like working, not fun anymore.
Tim and Mark are fun , I do not watch all their videos just the ones that involve fragrances that interests me. They both have different personalities and set different moods.
This is still a board, right?
so everyone is entitled to their valuable opinion, why classify as hater or whatever? subhuman85 gave perfect reason why he doesnt particularly care for the youtube kind of reviewing.
Neither do I, really. I can take much more from written, original and spot on reviews here on BN in our databank and I truly believe put a few of our best writers together and they creative a "perfume Guide or classification" the one by LC and TS would pale against.
I'm sorry, but I gave it a fair shot, it's just definitely not for me.
And for the record, when I got into this hobby a couple of years back, the "googleresult" regarding frags that blew me away with sheer information was BN but definitely not youtube anyways.
Like I said, I prefer her written reviews, but her more recent videos are better - she talks at greater length about the fragrance under review and offers a clearer picture of her opinion, rather than just a zippy quip or two.Originally Posted by Young Dro
It is when they spend a big chunk of their video doing it before actually reviewing the fragrance. It gets tiresome, and more importantly, it's irrelevant to the actual review. Perhaps Mark's longtime subscribers are interested in his latest "hauls" (another YouTube review trend I don't understand - hooray, you went on a shopping spree, get back to me when you're actually reviewing the products you bought), or whatever else he feels like discussing that's unrelated to the fragrance, but new viewers like myself will probably be put off having to wait 2-3 minutes to get to an actual review.Originally Posted by Young Dro
I "just started out in this fragrance thing", so I'm part of Mark's and Tim's target audiences, and I don't find their reviews as useful as those on sites like BN, NowSmellThis, or even MakeupAlley. That's my opinion, as a viewer, and I gave solid reasons for my opinion above. If I had nitpicked about the colors of Mark's T-shirts or the poster on Tim's bedroom wall, then yes, I'd be complaining about "the stupidest of things".Originally Posted by Young Dro
And like Basteri said, if people are willing to post videos of themselves for all the world to see, and do so in a successive fashion with the intention of reeling in regular viewers, they'd better be ready for this kind of criticism. I don't think Tim and Mark are awful people who should stop doing what they do, I just don't have any use for their reviews.
No, this dude has officially graduated middle school, where insults like "hater" are no longer relevant. Grow up, you're among adults now.Originally Posted by Young Dro
When you decide to jump into youtube you better be ready to face the music because you are going to get it. I think Mark and Tim are not doing any bad, if you do not like it dont watch it that simple. There is a narcissistic component in all people going youtube which does not bother me at all but I can tell that it does bother some people.
I have noticed that there is a life cycle in youtube that goes from novelty at the very beginning and people reacts benevolent then the broadcaster gets confident and tends to go over the fence; by then the volume of subscribers is larger and some criticism rises. All the sudden a new formula or format must be found to keep the subscribers attention but in my humble opinion less is more. Is it worth all the effort? Am I getting anything back? Why people does not appreciate me? Why the world is full of dickheads? then reviewing becomes like working, not fun anymore.
Tim and Mark are fun , I do not watch all their videos just the ones that involve fragrances that interests me. They both have different personalities and set different moods.
good debate. There is a lack of video reviews on fragrances, as youtube is concerned we (i mean all reviewers on youtube, probably hit 2% of the frags out there) if there was a bigger database perhaps it would help but as far as which is better video or written. I know basenotes has it's loyal written reviewers that have reviewed over a number of years (100's maybe 1000's of bottles) and that cannot compare to the videos on youtube.
I love both of them (video and written), some are amazing at describing a scent on basenotes that I actually look for them in the written reviews once I am looking at a new bottle (sometimes I wish there would be a video). Some people enjoy sitting down and read a good book, others love to go out to watch a movie. None are wrong , it's just to each it's own. Personally I love reading a good book ( reading good reviews) and watch a blockbuster movie (a good video) .
I can see why basenotes isn't in love with my videos, first I don't really tackle the fragrances that basenotes enjoy, second there is a huge database of written reviews and i'm sure most members have a reviewer that they have followed for years. And I'm obviously dull to listen to
My very own blog : http://thefragranceguru.blogspot.com/
Marc, first of all, I really hope you're not taking offense by the neutral to negative feedback reagrding your work. There are obviously lots of people who benefit from your effort and tremendously enjoy it. As you said yourslef its not for everybody to like and I tried to state my opinion and give reason for it
I love hearing different reviews of fragrances. Each reviewer has their own taste, personality, and style. Viva la difference!
My very own blog : http://thefragranceguru.blogspot.com/
Debates like these only take a turn for the worse if they turn into personal attacks. Can't please everyone, but at least be tactful and not bash someone personally, even if you don't agree on either side of the coin.
Marc you are not dull to listen and there is not such a things as too many reviews. Basenotes reviews are good so are yours just different format. As for reviewing for the most part designers fragrances I think is a good strategy from your part if your subscribers cannot find or buy the fragrances it does not have the same effect. I think reviewing a niche fragrance once in a while is nice to open some eyes.
First off I have to admire YouTube reviewers for their guts to face the camera and rattle on about stuff. But I have to agree with Snowbunny82 and scentsitivity - there's plenty of room to keep these reviews away from 'rambling'. Many review writers edit their written reviews to make them more comprehensible, so the least I expect from a YouTube reviewer is 'watchability'. YouTube reviewers don't have to look fantastic but they do need to work on that 'screen presence' and 'oral presentation skills', let some of their personality shine through and focus on the fragrance. If they can present the way Nigella Lawson emote over her cooking, and keep each review no longer than 2 minutes, I'd probably be a loyal subscriber too... But I'd probably tolerate longer reviews if she's smokin' hot...
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I personally dig the Youtube reviews more than Basenotes. I like watching the progression each reviewer makes throughout all of their reviews. I like watching their taste change as they continue to sniff. The Youtube reviewers speak more to folks in my age range and lifestyle setting. I'm all for more reviewers getting in the game also so long as they are in it because they love fragrance and not just because they are trying to jump on the new trend. To me there are about 3-4 reviewers on each site that I check for and respect their opinions. To each their own but I'm a visual person.
One of the reasons I got into reviewing was because of the usefulness of Marc's reviews. I think you can get a clear idea about something through the reviews here on Basenotes, but when you see someone who spends a lot of time producing videos and researching their craft, it changes my perspective on a fragrance completely.
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For me, their videos are more for entertainment than some professional reviews. Simply because they do it for fun, and are not professional reviewers. I LIKE that they talk about what fragrances they recently purchased and things of the sort. Small things like that make it feel more personal and laid back. I don't think I've ever been disappointed by a review yet because he always does a good job on how he feels about the fragrance. Yes, it is muddled by other things at times but to me that doesn't really get in the way because he always puts those things in the beginning before the review.
Please stick to the topic and don't derail the thread with personal attacks or trolling. And try to be constructive on your criticism, no need to get very personal.
But once you get locked into a serious perfume collection, the tendency is to push it as far as you can.
hey marc i have found your reviews very helpful and blind bought the following bottles because of them:
boss bottled
one million
pure malt
pure coffee
prada infusion
all of which to me were fantasic. looking forward to any bond no 9 reviews you might do when you return.
My very own blog : http://thefragranceguru.blogspot.com/
2 cents or less: I suspect Marc's videos has exposed Basenotes to a wider section of internet users. I can see more good in his uploading of video reviews, than any bad - that if you considered so, well, "Don't like, don't watch again".
Is it safe to say that these youtube reviewers are pioneers at what they are doing? They did not exactly have a sinsei to guide them in the art of video-reviewing. If this format of reviewing truly becomes an important/consumer-essential platform for reviews to be done in the future (just as how important online written reviews on blogs, BN directory etc is now) then many will be glad these guys started/went through with it.
Now obviously one can can gather much more information and search/filter more easily through written reviews, in a much shorter time. That is just how it is, as current technology allows. I stick to written reviews most of the time, purely because of the efficiency/time saved. I occasionally watch the youtube reviews because it does feel a little more interactive to me at least, and it is genuinely nice to see how some people are doing. Do we tend to compare 1-2 video reviewers to the entire internet source of written reviews available? Maybe.
That being said, I think it is given, that anyone who puts anything up on youtube, should be ready for compliments and criticisms, or the lack of any. It just comes with the territory.
Oh well..... I haven't watched a video review in months, I will go and see some of yours now, Marc.
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Two steps forward. One step back.
Marc, I also agree with this. I first found your videos on Youtube then this forum. In fact this is my first post. You have been responsible for at least 10 bottles in my collection. Please keep up the good work. I find the videos a great way to put together a list of things to look for when shopping.
It's thanks to some of these people, I had got the guts to ramble on YouTube about fragrances from time to time. I'm just a regular guy. Even though I've been here on Basenotes for 2 1/2 years, I'm still a regular guy who just happened to smell a lot of stuff. Most of the time, I don't know what in the world I'm talking about, but it's fun to interact with other YouTube people who are in the same boat, and meet new friends. I'm not going to output the same volume of videos as a good number of the people who have a steady stream of subscribers, so I'll occasionally come out of a rock, throw in my 2 cents, throw in my favorite instrumental in the background in the process, along with my dorky annotations throughout the video because I tend to forget what I needed to say at the original recording. I just treat each video as if I'm standing in front of someone talking about the topic at hand, even if I have the tendency to go off tangent. It's my style and it's just how I roll.
This is just my 2 cents on the video review compared to written ones. Personally, what I love about all the reviewers on youtube is that they show who they are. Unlike written reviews you don't know who is behind the keyboard, so you don't get that bit of understanding of who is exactly describing the fragrance.
Hm.. Like when you watch a video review, your not just getting information about the fragrance itself, your getting information on who exactly is wearing it. How old the person is, how does they look, how do they dress, how do they compare to you. Everyone has diffrent taste, and that can be expressed in words, but when you can actually see the person who is behind the words -- that just gives you that much more information on how you can see that fragrance on yourself.
lol, though this is probably only something I do, but I just find it extremely fascinating to see all these faces that all have different tastes comparing fragrances as they building off one another other.
I've been at school all day, otherwise I would have chimed in earlier. Take note, this isn't meant to be mean, just criticism. But, many of the reviewers either A) lack the necessary charisma or B) don't put the time in before making the video to make them watchable. Without naming names, there are a couple that are very good at coming off genuine and quite a bit entertaining. But most aren't and as you're taught when entering any sort of media field that involves speaking, the number one offense is "dead air", or similarly in some of the videos, the "umming" and retreading over the same info over and over again. While not everyone can be naturally charismatic, it would help the reviewers IMMENSELY if they practiced what they were going to say, or at least set up a structure BEFORE jumping into the videos. Sometimes it feels like they're just trying to churn them out as fast as possible.
Keep in mind, I'm not saying I could do what they do, for one, I don't have nearly enough patience required, nor am I a great public speaker. But if you're going to put yourself out there like they are, put a little bit more effort into making it an enjoyable and not just informative resource for your viewers.
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I really like your review Marc, I hope to see some more when your back! They are better and better.
I would even suggest that you could talk about clothes if your in need of another subject, you have style, especially when your dress up with a tie, that's a style I want to adopt and im sure you could give a lot of good info on this subject too. I find clothes is kinda link in a way to fragrances.
I am glad to read you will be back! - Keep it up your doing a great job!!!!
The reviewers on Youtube review mainstream fragrances because the majority of the people generally buy mainstream fragrances not really knowing about 'niche' - that's why Tim and Mark have been so successful on Youtube because they've delivered to the target market. Niche is only a minority remember that's why there's only very few reviews on them... but that doesn't mean to say I don't want Niche reviews on Youtube but generally the average Joe doesn't really want to know about Serge Lutens or whatever... they want to see their Armani's, Issey Miyake's and Lacoste's etc...
P.S. I can't stand Katie Pucrik or whatever her name is. She's a shit reviewer compared to Mark, Tim, Fabian, Julio and Jonathan... she couldn't give a fuck about the fragrances, she just relies on her weird little sayings, facial expressions, voice and fancy camera and editing trying to 'charm' people rather than get down taking time and actually reviewing the fragrance.
What I really like about the youtube reviews is you get to see their emotions and feelings when describing their fragances--that seems to tell me much more than writing/note descriptions.
Marc: One suggestion for your videos is to shorten the notes section of your fragrances. I don't think most of your viewers are that interested in the individual notes or know what even mean. Instead, I think they would appreciate it more if you just describe what that fragrances smells to you in terms of simple things everyone has smelled before: jolly ranchers/apple pie/christmas tree etc.
That is something that I really appreciate about Brandon's (CutlassSupreme) videos. It kind of gives an idea of how an average who would walk by might smell the fragrance as.
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Also, I don't think what I'm asking for is hard in the least. Before uploading a video, plan out what you're going to say, simple as that. That way you come off natural, as opposed to stumbling through it, searching for things to say. Again, I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings so I'll leave the names out, but there are clearly some that are better (or even really good) at doing this and some others that could use practice.
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Granted, we've known each other for some time. It don't take a whole day to recognize sunshine. ~ Common Sense
I am not sure if I am correct here and I am probably going to piss some of you off by saying this:
but I think Tim is a good reviewer, albeit I prefer Mark much more. I feel like Tim will review a certain fragrance positively bc he gets it free from fragrancenet, I mean look at the banners on his page, all fragrancenet, plus he always "shouts out" fragrancenet for hooking him up with free samples/bottles, etc.... I just find it disingenious. Now, please Tim and other BN'ers do not take offense. I am simply calling it as I see it.
He seems to always mention fragrancenet, why do this if you are just reviewing a cologne and have nothing to do with a company. Why praise this company endlessly.
Still he denies any involvement with fragrancenet (or at least has in the past despite endorsing their website, cheap prices, and great selection), well at least in the past he did. But my guess now is that the evidence is so overwhelming that he wil not deny it and state that he never denied it in the first place, which is not the truth.
And please, Tim if I am am wrong, then I apoligize, but please explain to me why you constantly mention fragrancenet in your reviews and how great a company they are. I feel this makes your reviews highly bias. I feel some fragrances your review highly because it would offend your "partner" fragrancenet and they would be angry with you and maybe terminate your relationship.
I mean his banner even tells us to shop at fragrancenet and use the name "TIM" as a coupon and then TIM tries to tell us he has no ties to fragrancenet; come on dude. He may admit ties now, but in the past, including PM conversations between me and Tim he denied any involvement with fragrancenet even after i pointed out that he advertised the coupon "TIM" on his banner for his subscribers to get a certain % off
In addition, I find it odd, he never mentions any other fragrance company, ie scentmonkey, aedes, fragrancex, parfumsraffy, luckyscent....
Again, if I am wrong, then please explain it to us.
Fragrance reviews should be about the fragrance, not the company who supplies it or about the company who gives you perks in exchange for positive reviews so people will run out and buy the scent from fragrancenet. I just find the whole thing a little cheesy.
On the other hand, you have Mark, who gives it to you straight up, no BS, no advertisements.
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Apple's product availability continues to improve, with most products shipping on the same business day, according to a research note by Piper Jaffary. The research and investment firm, which often comments on Apple, says while critics of the company suggest greater product availability represents slowing demand, "we believe that demand for both Macs and iPods remains strong." Increased availability simply indicates that "Apple is becoming efficient at building products, and for the first time in a year, should have enough product to meet demand."
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[QUOTE=DiverBob;1064165]I've spent the last week figuring out a limit/calibration switch setup for the swing arm motion. The issue was trying to make it fit in the available space and creating something that not only worked reliably but was reproducible and practical to built. Having it look nice is always another requirement!. I finally got the notion that I didn't have to put the switch assembly down by the gear train, instead I can use the upper pivot point and just adjust the mounting brackets. Once I got that straight then the design went forward pretty quickly.
The switch assembly consists of 2 circles of delrin. The thin circle is the switch actuator. It has a area machined out that are 120 degrees apart. The back side has a place for an adjustment to calibrate the switch actuation points. This piece is screwed into the fixed pivot point. The thicker delrin holds the micro switch with a friction fit. (The next version will have a small strap to hold the switch in place). The limit switch is positioned so that just the top of the switch is above the top of the delrin piece. The switch only needs 0.017 of movement to trigger and the trigger points only depress the switch 0.020 inches. The large hole in the middle is for the thrust bearings and a metal spacer. The limit switch holder is screwed into the movable leg pivot.
As the leg pivots the switch is not activated until it reaches either the left or right sides or a full motion of 120 degrees. The switch is not going to be wired into the motor control circuit but will be monitored by the microcontroller during leg calibration. I can lift the leg, swing it until the limit switch actuates and use that position information to control the position encoder. There will be a couple of minor change to the next version of the switch delrin piece, I will mill out much of the flat surface shown in the first photo (delrin piece on the left) and just leave a 0.1 band around the outer perimeter. This is to reduce the friction between the two delrin pieces as they rotate against each other. I'm leaving the outer band to reduce getting dust and other contaminates inside the assembly where they could interfere with the switch.
The next two photos are of the motor controller mount. However, I decided tonight that I'm going to change the length of the sides on the leg mount assembly so I can't mount the motor controllers in a line. Instead I'll make a new mounting bracket that can hold 4 motor controller in 2 groups of 2. This was a good test to see how easy it was to work with the expanded PVC board on the mill and find out how strong the glued connections are. That will be part of tomorrows project.
I won't be working much on the robot for a couple of weeks as I'll be traveling but I'm getting parts and raw materials for starting the production version of the leg during my travels. I'll be checking in so let me know if you have any questions!


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From all corners of the world, small farmers, indigenous peoples and human rights activists have been percolating solutions upward to advance their rights to land, water and food. With 2011 behind us, Grassroots International celebrates some of the victories and inroads that took place last year, all with funding from Grassroots International and our supporters. Below are just some of the highlights.
Food and Climate Change
As we approach 20 years since the first United Nation's Framework Convention on Climate Change occurred in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, the global impact of our broken food system continues to mount. In fact, the industrial food system – from production to deforestation to transport to waste – is responsible for 44 to 57 percent of all global greenhouse gas emissions. The article below by our colleagues at GRAIN shines a light on the hidden link between the industrial food system and global warming.
Report from Durban: UN negotiators ignore People's Declaration, climate solutions
As UN negotiators sat in their air conditioned rooms during the last official day of the United Nations climate negotiations, I had a chance to visit a community in Pateque, Mozambique. I spoke with members of the National Peasants Union (UNAC), a member organization of the Via Campesina. They described the ways they have been impacted by climate change: the summer is hotter than they can ever remember, and they showed me large tracts of empty land where the sun had burned many of their crops (including tomatoes and cucumbers).


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Fresh off long road trip, Bolts ready for a bye week
Thank goodness that's over.
Not just the odd odyssey from which the Chargers returned Monday two-time losers. Oh, what a long, strange trip it was to Buffalo and London. (Really, did that happen?)
But no, the Chargers are thankful moreover that the first half of the season is finished and the bye week is upon them.
The week off – they'll practice Wednesday and Thursday – will be, they hope, a sort of partition between what has occurred and what will.
"It's good," strong safety Clinton Hart said. "We went through the worst things a team can go through – from the first two games to all the expectations of us. We've (gone) through everything you can go through. Now it's time to get this thing flipped around and learn from everything. It will make us or break us. We've got to stick together. That's the only way we're going to get it done."
Expect, by the way, to hear variations of old reliable – "Us against the world" – coming now from Chargers Park. This team has been favored in almost every game so far. It'll be the favorite again, for sure, but it will latch on to its fall from favor. It's what teams do.
The only thing saving the Chargers (3-5) is that AFC West leader Denver isn't running away. The Broncos (4-3) were off Sunday and will either be one or two games ahead after they host Miami at the end of this week.
"We've been lucky enough they've kept us in it," defensive end Luis Castillo said. "We've got eight games left."
No one has specific answers for why a team universally expected to contend for the Super Bowl is so far in line to pick eighth in next spring's draft.
But as they prepared to embark from the United Kingdom after Sunday's 37-32 loss to New Orleans, everyone seemed to have a vague idea what is ailing them and what a week off can do.
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"You take the bye to get mentally straight," outside linebacker Jyles Tucker said. "We've got the talent. All it's going to take is the mental part and everyone getting back on the same page."
Yes, the Chargers are still convinced they lead the league in elite individuals.
"Absolutely," tight end Antonio Gates said. "Being the most talented don't get it done, though. That never wins a championship."
Like all his brethren, Gates could only shake his head when asked what it is that has the Chargers mired in something less than even mediocrity.
Only one of their losses has been by more than a touchdown, that by nine points. All together, their five losses have come by a combined 24 points.
So close, so far? Only time will tell.
"It shouldn't be," Gates said of the Chargers' record. "This will be a good judge of character. You will be able to tell how guys come out and compete."
Running back LaDainian Tomlinson tried to be his usual philosophical self as he spoke late Sunday night. But he seemed somewhat at a loss, not quite sure what to make of this predicament and what will happen now.


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By Katherine Levy, mediaweek.co.uk, Monday, 17 January 2011 09:21AM
MEC's digital division won the business following a four-way competitive pitch against the incumbent and other undisclosed agencies.
MEC already handles the remainder of the digital planning and buying business for Gocompare.com, as well as its offline spend.
Harvest Digital still handles the PPC search business, which was not part of the review.
A spokeswoman for MEC said: "The key objective of the account is to grow the volume of quotes generated at Gocompare.com through the online display channel."
In December, the advertiser launched a series of radio ads in the run-up to Christmas, featuring 'Peep Show' star David Mitchell.
The ads formed part of the long-running "Gio Compario" campaign, which involves an Italian opera singer warbling to potential customers about the comparison site.
Nick Hall, head of marketing at Gocompare, said: "MEC Interaction's expertise was the perfect fit to support our already successful above-the-line advertising, and optimise the online audience."
Matt Dailey, business director, MEC Interaction, said: "This is a great opportunity to deepen our already successful partnership with Gocompare.com, who we have worked with on their above-the-line Gio Compario campaign."
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Kid Latos, fellow rooks lift Padres
Newbie pitcher's motto: 'I just like to have fun'
He's been out here long enough and often enough – and certainly done enough damage – to know. Maybe better than anyone, Chipper Jones knows the difference when he sees it.
"The Padres, for a good portion of my career, were very good," said the 16-year veteran of the Atlanta Braves and career .397 hitter at Petco Park. "So you knew you had to bring your "A" game. You knew you were going to be facing, more than likely, a Jake Peavy, a Chris Young, Trevor Hoffman, Sterling Hitchcock – all guys that were really good quality major league pitchers."
None, of course, were still available to the Padres last night. As it turns out, though, the Braves were faced with a whole new problem last night.
The really new kid on the block.
Mat Latos, a July call-up from Double-A who was pitching for a Padres lineup with five other players making it out of the minors this season, combined his seven sharp innings with perfect relief from Mike Adams and Heath Bell for a crisp 4-2 triumph over Atlanta.
"I just like to have fun," said Latos, now 3-1 with a 2.66 ERA. "There's no reason to get all bundled up and put too much pressure on myself. I'm here to have fun with the guys, but I was focused out there."
Making only his fourth major league start, Latos was brand new to the Braves. Likewise, the fact that none of the Padres had seen Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami mattered little, since most of them are facing virtually every pitcher for the first time.
Five of the Padres starters – Tony Gwynn, Will Venable, Kyle Blanks, Eliezer Alfonzo and Latos – began the season in the minors. Latos and Everth Cabrera were Single-A players a year ago.
"We've got a lot of rookies," said manager Bud Black. "When we win, a rookie's usually involved."
Each of the aforementioned position players got a hit – Venable had three straight singles to give him a .500 average over 20 at-bats and Kyle Blanks smoked his sixth career homer in 14 games – and Latos continued to provide a buzz from an ever-changing, otherwise beleaguered rotation.
In his last start, Latos was spotted a 5-0 lead before ever taking the mound at hitter-friendly Cincinnati, whereupon he allowed only one hit over seven innings. Last night, Latos was the one in serious trouble from the start.
Three batters into the game, the Braves had the bases loaded on a leadoff walk to Nate McLouth and singles by Martin Prado and Jones, a .322 batter overall against the Padres. All the Braves got out of it, though, was a 1-0 lead.
McLouth scored on Brian McCann's no-out sacrifice to center. Garret Anderson hoisted a pop to second baseman (and former Angels teammate) David Eckstein in shallow left. Prado broke for the plate and Eckstein threw a one-hopper in plenty of time to catcher Eliezer Alfonzo, who had the plate completely blocked with a shin guard and his lower body.


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In having a good time. You'd have to meet me. My personality or mood really doesn't come across right over the forums.
I also think that posting good things is like gloating. I don't know why I think that. So you're not ping to see alot of "what I did today" posts. Because do you really want to hear about me seeing orcas five feet away and the subset and how exciting when I hit my first waves and on and on? That's just bragging. So I use the forum to try to solve problems I'm having or figure something out I'm curious about. It doesn't mean I'm in a bad mood or unhappy. I thought I it more as analytical. I'm jot negative but also not everythingnis great, great all the time.
Being out here, especially last night and this morning with fog and drizzle and no wind gives me time to think about alot and I'm new to this and forming my experiences and some things are different than expected. I expected every single person to be white and they are so I did t post about why only white people sail. I expected there to be periods or rain and no wind, I expected the currents to run like they do so well, you get it.
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Technically, V'Ger was just a wrapper around NASA's Voyager Spacecraft. While not particularly useful for galactic domination, on any other day of the year it would actually be interesting if NASA Open-Sourced the original Voyager Spacecraft Flight Software. As the first spacecraft to leave our solar system, the source code would be an interesting set of historical documents worth preserving (and perhaps for illustrating to new students what code optimization really looks like).


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A plane that made me waiting for ages, and she made her way to HK on this New Year day. "Swiss 138" from Zurich.
"United 901 heavy" from Frankfurt.
Airphil Express, ex Air Philippines, another LCC growing in the SE Asia region. "Orient Pacific 798", inaugural flight from Cebu to Hong Kong, their second international destination ... (more)
"Speedbird 284 Heavy" roaring on runway 28L for London Heathrow with this very nice NorCal sunset, you can also see the condense inside the powerful RR engines.
I really liked this scheme and I am lucky I got a chance to see her wearing this scheme before people decided to take it off from her. "Pacific 911" finals runway 25. Ex-Singapore Ai... (more)
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The mini Star Alliance airbus pulling into the ramp under the mild sun set light.
Years before they even announced their intention of joining the SkyTeam. Ship 6053 is now in SkyTeam livery.
Caught it finally! Missed her last time because they switched runway 30 mins before landing. So here it is! "Turkish 70" bringing FC Barcelona to Hong Kong.
"Indonesia 856" service from Denpasar by this classy Retro jet.
"Bauhinia 9702" passing the headquarter of her competitor on short finals runway 25L from Singapore.
Close up on the CFMI CFM56-3C1, the remarkable shape of a 737's engine.
Rare stuff in HKG and I nearly missed her, as the airport switched runways just 15 minutes before they push and I had to run from the other end of the field to the other. I was very lucky the plan... (more)
"Papa Delta" coming in on runway 25L in front of the green mountains, which is rather rare for a passenger flight to land on the south runway.
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Dark Blue is one of those totally happy surprises that moves so quickly and curves so sharply that it leaves this era's hyped critical hits looking like beached whales.
Goes where all too few films dare to venture these days -- into the heart of moral darkness.
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'Sunrise At Reunion' is a luxurious golf front vacation home located within the prestigious Reunion Resort. It was furnished by a professional custom designer and boasts uninterrupted panoramic views over the Tom Watson course and conservation area. It offers 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms between the main villa and separate 1 bedroom apartment making it ideal for groups wishing to spend quality time together. Sunrise occupies an enviable location within Reunion and is walking distance (0.6 miles) to the resort facilities and nearby shops. Sunrise is a peaceful retreat yet is conveniently located for all Orlando's attractions.
Main House:
The main house has an open plan living/dining/kitchen area
Living Area: leather sofas, an accent chair, plasma TV
Dining Area: dining table and leather chairs for 6 people. Off the dining area is a breakfast bar with barstools
Kitchen Area: granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, two sink areas, large fridge freezer, oven/hob, microwave, dishwasher and all mod cons
Mstr 2 - queen bed, overlooking private courtyard and pool. Ensuite with shower cubicle, w/c, sink and Jack and Jill doors into living area.
Mstr 1 - king bed, direct access to balcony overlooking golf course. Ensuite with double sink, shower cubicle, w/c room, corner tub.
Twin bedroom - 2 single beds, overlooking private courtyard and pool. Ensuite with bath/shower, w/c, sink.
Separate area with both a washer and a dryer.
Separate area with desk which can be used for internet access (guest to use own laptop)
Carriage House Apartment (Above Double Garage)
The apartment has an open plan living area and kitchenette/dining area, plus a separate bedroom and ensuite with Jack and Jill doors into living area.
Living area - sofa bed offering additional accommodation for 2, arm chair, plasma TV
Dining/Kitchenette area – dining table/chairs for 4 people, small fridge, microwave and other conveniences such as kettle/toaster.
Queen Bedroom with en-suite with bath/shower, w/c, sink and Jack and Jill doors into living area.
The living and dining areas each have a door opening onto a large patio area. A large patio dining table, six chairs and a small table are provided.
The upstairs balcony has two patio chairs with footstools and a small coffee table
Both the patio and balcony offer panoramic views over the Tom Watson golf course and the conservation area beyond. Early birds will enjoy the magnificent sunrise views before making their way to the private pool courtyard situated between the main house and carriage apartment.
The pool area is in the sun all day, but also provides some areas of shade as the sun moves throughout the day so there is always a spot to gain some respite from the heat. This area has attractive landscaping, a deck area and sun loungers to enjoy the Florida sunshine. There is also a poolside w/c for convenience. The pool itself is shaped and also has a Jacuzzi area. Pool heating can be provided at additional cost.
The accommodation is fully air-conditioned and the doors accessing the pool are fitted with child safety alarms.
A cot (guests to use own linen) and high chair can be made available on request at no extra charge.
Towels are provided, along with cleaning on departure. Additional mid-stay cleans can be organised in advance at an additional cost.
Please note Guests staying at Sunrise at Reunion may make use of the onsite resort pools, playparks, restaurants and spa but our villa does not have access to the onsite Golf Courses, Waterpark or Tennis. Alternative facilities can be found within a short drive of the villa.
Reunion Resort is one of Orlando's premier gated resort communities. It is an oasis of calm and tranquility surrounded by beautiful landscaping and attractive homes but is in close proximity to an abundance of amenities and activities for guests to enjoy. Orlando International Airport is only 23 miles away.
Sunrise occupies an enviable location within Reunion Resort and is situated within a short walk of the Restaurants, Spa, Children's Play Park, Seven Eagles Pool Pavilion and Eleven, the Rooftop Lounge and Pool where you can enjoy views of the Disney Fireworks. It is also within walking distance to the Shoppes at Reunion which includes a Publix Supermarket, Dunkin Donuts and Subway with small sit-in areas, Nail Salon, Hairdressers, Chinese and Pizza Takeaways, and a Gas Station
Reunion is conveniently located for Orlando's premier Theme Parks and Water Parks. It is just 6 miles from Walt Disney World®, 12 miles from SeaWorld®, and 14 miles from Universal Studios®. Please note Sunrise does not have access to the Water Park within Reunion Resort.
The beautiful town of Celebration is only a ten minute drive away offering a variety of restaurants, bars and shops, as well as a beautiful lake with walking and cycling trails.
Downtown Disney and Universal Boardwalk are a short drive away with a variety of bars/restaurants and shops and entertainment options.
Highway 192 is minutes away offering a host of dining and shopping experiences.
The Premium Outlets are a short drive away and include Nike, Timberland, Ralph Lauren to name a few, as well as a variety of restaurants.
Cocoa, Daytona and other East Coast Beaches are approximately a 80 minute drive away, while Clearwater, St Pete' and other West Coast Beaches are approximately 90 minutes drive away.
Adjacent to the resort are a number of golf courses including Champion's Gate with its two Greg Norman designed championship golf courses and David Leadbetter Golf academy.
Please note Guests staying at Sunrise at Reunion may make use of the onsite resort pools, playparks, restaurants and spa but our villa does not have access to the onsite Golf Courses, Waterpark or Tennis. Alternative facilities can be found within a short drive of the villa.
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We are a married couple from Scotland with two young sons. We run a recruitment business together. All generations of our family enjoy vacations at our beautiful home in Reunion.
The Owner purchased this villa in 2009
We wanted a luxury home from home close to all the attractions for the children but with a bit of peace and tranquility for mum and dad too. We also wanted somewhere that all generations of our family could enjoy and Reunion Resort ticked all the boxes. Our own parents who are retired regularly visit the house too and love Reunion Resort and all the things for them to do in the surrounding area. It really has something for everyone. The onsite restaurants, spa, playpark and resort pool were a big draw and we chose our house because it is walking distance to these facilities. Also uniquely for Florida we have access to a supermarket, pharmacy, takeaway food, a gas station and hair/nail salon all within walking distance. Reunion just has a feel of being that little bit special. It has well manicured lawns, well maintained buildings and just feels really open and peaceful. You would never know how close you are to all the attractions Orlando has to offer.
Ours really is a family home and we take pride in maintaining it to a high standard. Between us and our close family members we regularly visit the property and keep an eye on everything. We only accept a relatively low level of bookings to minimise wear and tear and we have an excellent property manager who looks after everything for us and deals with any guest queries when we are not there.
The house is furnished to a very high standard and we had a lot of input with the interior designer to making it bright and contemporary.
The layout of the house is great for large groups getting together. The layout with the main house plus carriage apartment allows famillies to spend quality time while still having their own space. Our parents stay in the carriage apartment when we visit and the kids love 'visiting' them!
We have our own young children so we have stair gates, travel cot, high chair making it child friendly.
The views of the golf course are spectacular and sitting out on the balcony or patio really is a treat. What's nice though is that the pool area is in a private courtyard between the two buildings. This gives complete privacy. The pool area is very sunny but always offers some shade.
This is an excellent villa in a wonderful location. The villa is very spacious, well equipped and extremely well maintained. The coach house above the garage is of an equally high standard and provided fabulous additional space for the 6 adults and 3 children who were on our trip. The pool was a hit with the children while the adults enjoyed escaping to the veranda to have a quiet coffee and enjoy the lovely views of the golf course. The villa is in a peaceful location but is only a short drive away from all the main attractions, shopping malls and numerous eating places. We had a wonderful family holiday and would highly recommend the villa.
This is wonderful vacation home. Located close to all the Disney parks, golf, shopping and dinning. There was plenty of space our seven adults and an infant. The In-law apartment over the garage was perfect for my son, daughter in-law and grand daughter. They had there privacy and didn't have worry about the baby crying. The main house has everything you need. The porches over looking the golf course is pleasant place to relax. The pool water was warm. There is plenty of pool side seating. We hope to return next year.
Our family have been regular visitors to Florida since 1998 and have stayed in some great locations including Old Key West on Disney, Windsor Palms, Marriott Golf resorts etc... We would all agree that this villa at the Reunion resort has to one of the best ever. Its set in a wonderful location, all the bedrooms are a good size with ensuite bathrooms. The master bedroom with its views over the golf course are great. Its well maintained, very clean and well looked after by their management company.
We would have no hesitation in booking this lovely villa again in the future.
We had an absolutely amazing time while staying in this villa. All ages are catered for and the views onto the golf course at the back are amazing. Pool and spa are amazing and plenty of all day sun by the pool. Would recommend this villa to anyone looking for an amazing place to stay while at reunion.
Sunrise at Reunion is an amazing property that is well-cared for and beautifully decorated. A great escape from all of the theme parks yet location could not be more perfect. Only minutes to Disney property. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Orlando.
My husband, 12 and 9 year old kids and I just returned from Sunrise at Reunion where we enjoyed a wonderful family vacation. The kids had so much fun in the private pool that we didn't even visit the other pools available in the resort. The home was well appointed and loaded with conveniences for families. We were able to pack less because there was a washer/dryer. The kitchen was equipped with many pots, pans and utensils which was great because we were able to save some money by preparing some meals at the house. We were able to keep up our workouts by using the jogging trails in Reunion. My in-laws came from another part of Florida and stayed in the carriage house for one night and loved the option of having some privacy from the rest of the family. The views from the two balconies were so nice and I enjoyed relaxing out there with coffee in the mornings. The owners have put together binders full of brochures of area attractions and suggestions for nearby dining and they were very pleasant to deal with. It truly felt like we were staying in a home.
If you are planning a luxury trip to Orlando then Reunion Resort is the place to stay. It is beautifully landscaped, upscale and special. It is convenient for the theme parks and buzz of Highway 192/International Drive/I4 Highway but when you drive through the gates of Reunion Resort you will feel like you are a world away from the crowds.
Sunrise occupies an enviable location within Reunion Resort and is situated within a short walk of the Seven Eagles Pool Pavilion, Dining Facilities, Spa, and Children's Play Park. It is also within walking distance to the Shoppes at Reunion which includes a Publix Supermarket, Dunkin Donuts and Subway with small sit-in areas, Nail Salon, Hairdressers, Chinese and Pizza Takeaways, and a Gas Station.
This elegant home offers a lush and tranquil environment yet is conveniently located just 6 miles from the Walt Disney World® Resort theme park entrance, 12 miles from SeaWorld, 14 miles from Universal Studios and only 23 miles from Orlando International Airport. Adjacent to the resort are a number of golf courses including Champion's Gate with its two Greg Norman designed championship golf courses and David Leadbetter Golf academy and Mystic Dunes. Beaches are about an hour to an hour and a half drive away.
The beautiful town of Celebration is a 10 minute drive away and offers a variety of restaurants and cafes situated around a pretty lake.
|Rate Period
|Weekend Night
Mid Season
May 1 2015 - Jun 30 2015
4 night minimum stay
Peak Season
Jul 1 2015 - Aug 31 2015
4 night minimum stay
Mid Season
Sep 1 2015 - Dec 18 2015
4 night minimum stay
Peak Season
Dec 19 2015 - Jan 3 2016
4 night minimum stay
Low Season
Jan 4 2016 - Jan 31 2016
4 night minimum stay
Mid Season
Feb 1 2016 - Mar 31 2016
4 night minimum stay
Peak Season
Apr 1 2016 - Apr 30 2016
4 night minimum stay
My Standard Rate
4 night minimum stay
|OPTIONALpool heat $280
|Refundable damage deposit
All taxes are already included on both rental rates and additional/optional charges.
All rates quoted in USD.
Add cleaning charge for less than 7 nights $160
Optional pool heat is $280 USD per week, min 1 week
Sunrise is a privately owned villa and is not part of the Reunion Resort programme. We cannot offer access to onsite golf, waterpark or tennis. Guests can make use of Reunion Beauty Salon, Playparks and Restaurants etc. Disney waterparks are nearby as are excellent golf courses.
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.