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MONTVILLE - Yellow bumper stickers here proclaim: "Montville Maine: The way life is."
It's a twist on the state's former tourism slogan: "Maine. The way life should be."
Like its inspiration, the Montville moniker, which also appears on the home page of the town's Web site, is existential and open to interpretation. But it clearly shows a streak of independent thinking.
Two weeks ago, that tendency drew some worldwide attention to Montville. At their annual town meeting, voters passed a binding ordinance banning the cultivation of genetically engineered crops. Supporters say Montville is the first American community outside California to do this.
The Maine Legislature also weighed in on the issue last week. After more than a year of debate -- lawmakers approved a compromise that, among other things, offers some legal protection to organic growers who unintentionally are exposed to genetically engineered seeds.
But it's hard to find middle ground in the Montville ban, and that's causing controversy. A Maine group that represents large biotechnology companies says the ban could chill research and development efforts and hurt the state's economy. Meanwhile, the Maine Department of Agriculture is asking the attorney general for an opinion on whether Montville's ordinance is legal, or violates the state's right-to-farm rules.
Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, refer to plants, animals or microorganisms that are transformed by genetic engineering. In crops, changes to a plant's molecular biology can make it more resistant to drought or disease, for instance.
But opponents of genetic engineering say the technology is so new that the changes may have unintended, harmful consequences to people, animals and plants. In Europe, public concern over the safety of modified organisms has led to tight restrictions on imports and to consumer-labeling laws. Late last month, a French court upheld a controversial ban on a variety of pest-resistent corn produced by Monsanto, the large American seed company.
The global controversy over genetically modified products in the food supply rarely makes headlines in Maine. The votes in Montville and Augusta may bring the issue closer to home.
Behind the controversy are competing visions of agriculture, food safety, corporate power and, at the core, progress. They represent differing views of life in Maine -- how it is, how it should be.
Life, to take license with a slogan, is in the eye of the beholder in Montville.
The town of 1,000 residents has no school. No store. Not even a post office. Montville's a blur in the rear-view mirror for traffic sailing across Route 3 and the rolling hills between Augusta and Belfast.
Turn north on Route 220, however, and bump along muddy side roads. Pass front yards where melting snow has uncovered the junk cars, rusting appliances and other signs of rural poverty. In time, an outpost of another era appears in the hardwood forest -- plastic hoop greenhouses and a hand-built log home.
Thirty-eight years ago, Claudette Nadeau and Mike Beaudry followed their back-to-the-land instincts with $2,000 and an 8-month-old baby. Beaudry, a timber framer, soon created a cozy house that he has since expanded. Nadeau pursued her passion for plants, a venture that thrives today.
For 19 years, Nadeau's Roots-n-Shoots Greenhouses has been selling an expanding mix of organically grown, open-pollinated seedlings, varieties that sprout true to seed. That means this season's tomato seeds will produce seedlings next year that are exactly like the parent plant.
Many organic gardeners value these plant varieties. They save exotic seeds to create heirloom plants, cultivars that can be handed down for generations. For Nadeau, any threat from engineered seeds that could cross-pollinate with her heirloom varieties and change their genetic makeup is a big concern.
But Nadeau's interests go way beyond business.
In 2006, Nadeau and friends in the local organic growers co-op gathered to watch a documentary, "The Future of Food." The movie bills itself as an investigation into how multinational corporations have quietly been filling supermarket shelves over the past decade with patented, unlabeled, genetically engineered food, part of a bid to control the world's seed and food supply.
The movie reinforced Nadeau's distrust for corporations and big government. It reminded her of past reassurances that chemical compounds, such as DDT and PCBs, were safe for humans and the environment.
Also watching the film was Kai George. An organic gardener who sells flowers and vegetables, George and her architect husband moved to town 35 years ago. They live on 63 wooded acres in a handsome, barn-inspired home.
"We came here wanting to have a healthy, rural environment for our kids, and it was the best thing we did," George said.
That health concern, George said, extends to the unknown, long-term effects of genetically modified food. Since the ordinance passed, she has received e-mails from as far away as Germany and South Africa wanting more information.
It's an unusual twist. The United States grows more genetically modified food than any country, but awareness and debate here is muted.
In Maine, opponents of genetically modified organisms have been organizing on the local level. A few towns -- neighboring Liberty, and Lincoln and Brooklin -- have passed non-binding resolutions in recent years to be "GMO-free zones."
These votes trouble Doug Johnson, executive director of the Maine Biotechnology Information Bureau. The bureau is set up to "promote informed discourse on biotechnology issues" affecting Maine. It's supported in part by corporations, including Monsanto and DuPont.
Early last week, Johnson sent a press release saying Montville's ordinance could hurt the state's economy. The ban, in his view, also restricts other forms of genetic research and development. If The Jackson Laboratory were located in Montville, he said, it would have to close.
That opinion is open to dispute. The real impact of the ban in Montville may be more symbolic than practical.
The ordinance gives growers of genetically modified crops two years to phase them out. But the town has fewer than 10 commercial farms, according to the town clerk. And only one farmer has been growing genetically-engineered crops, George said, on leased land.
In a subsequent Internet blog, Johnson touched on a more-relevant theme: the split between commercial, commodity agriculture, such as Aroostook County's potato industry; and sustainable, organic enterprises, like those practiced by small growers in Waldo County.
"This isn't a fight over what may or may not be grown in Montville," he wrote. "It's a battle over the public's acceptance of science in shaping the future of agriculture."
Commodity growers see benefits from genetically-engineered crops that can resist insects or tolerate herbicide sprays. Over the past decade, for example, Maine farmers have used these varieties to grow soy and canola. This year, they have approval to plant field corn that is toxic to borers and other pests.
But Kai George and other organic growers oppose this trend.
Maine isn't Iowa, they say. Rather than compete with farm states in commodity crops that are dependent on genetic modification, why not capitalize on consumer demand and premium prices for organically-raised produce and animals? Rather than hurting the economy, George said, sustainable agriculture could generate new revenue.
Balancing these viewpoints has become delicate business at the Maine Department of Agriculture. But Ned Porter, the agency's deputy commissioner, said a law just passed in the Legislature attempts to do that.
The law directs the state to establish management practices that are specific to genetically-engineered crops. It also shields organic farmers from lawsuits by corporate seed makers for patent violations linked to the unintended presence of engineered plant material on their land.
"We're a big state with a lot of different markets," Porter said. "Farmers should be able to choose what they want to do. We ought to be able to accommodate all that."
But Montville's ordinance, Porter said, goes in the opposition direction. Farmers who plant genetically-engineered crops could get into a tussle with neighbors, he said, if other towns enact similar rules. That's why he's seeking a legal opinion on Montville's ordinance.
Prior to last month's vote, Kai George and ordinance supporters showed "The Future of Food" at the Montville Community Hall. Charles Fletcher came to watch the movie.
An organic gardener, Fletcher dreamed up, "Montville Maine: The way life is." It was a joke, he said, but the sarcasm seems to resonate with many people in town.
Fletcher joined more than 100 people who came to town meeting. The ordinance vote was a show of hands. Fletcher joined the majority.
Natives and folks from away generally coexist in Montville, Fletcher said. In passing the ordinance, though, tiny Montville has drawn a line in the soil.
"Things that belong to everybody seem to have been taken away by a few people in power," Fletcher said. "And we can't have that."
Staff Writer Tux Turkel can be contacted at 791-6462 or
Copyright © 2008 Blethen Maine Newspapers


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Party Patrol – Miami – May 16-19
May is going strong with stellar entertainment rocking the hottest clubs on the beach. All week long there is something going on that will keep you dancing from sunset to sunrise, from fashion shows to international DJs.
Wednesday, May 16
***Bonus Pick***
Smoking Hot at Sunset Lounge
1110 West Ave., Miami Beach
Beginning this week Sunset Lounge at the Mondrian will host "Cigars at Sunset" featuring Mango Mojitos with Zafra Rum and bites from Asia de Cuba. For $30 per person (plus tax and gratuity) guests will also enjoy specially selected Padron Cigars. "Cigars at Sunset" kicks off this week from 6-9pm. To RSVP, call 305-514-1940
Night Nymphs Lingerie Fashion Showcase
235 23rd Street., Miami Beach
Once you've had some sunset cocktails, make your way to Mokai Lounge's Relapse Wednesdays for the Night Nymphs Lingerie Fashion Showcase. Special guest Paul E and resident DJ Richy will provide the sounds to keep you dancing through the night. Ladies who RSVP will receive complimentary VIP entry and champagne all night.
Doors open at 11pm, dress is trendy chic, and you must be 21+ to get in.
Thursday, May 17
Grand Central presents Steve Aoki
697 North Miami Ave., Miami
Get your dancing shoes on and prepare for a long night with special guest Steve Aoki as he heads to Grand Central Miami. He's taking over the decks alongside Mike Deuce to rock you out to some of the best electro house beats including his latest releases like "Cudi the Kid" featuring Kid Cudi, "Ladi Dadi" featuring Wynter Gordon, and many more. Doors open at 10pm and 18 and over are welcome to party. Purchase advance tickets for the price of $30.
Madeon at LIV
4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Get ready to rock the night away to Indie, electro house beats with special guest, French DJ Madeon alongside resident Mednas and local favorite Troy Kurtz. He'll be dropping down tracks such as "Icarus", "Shuriken", and many more to keep you on your toes all night. Doors open at 11pm, dress to impress, and you must be 21+ to get in. Tickets are currently $40 in advance at Wantickets.com.
Other great events at LIV this week include NERO on Wednesday, DJ Politik on Friday, and Dirty South on Saturday.
Friday, May 18
Stevie B at Club 50
450 Brickell Ave., Miami
It's time for a freestyle flashback at Club 50 at the Viceroy with a live performance by freestyle music legendStevie B, hosted by local celebrity Jammin Johnny. He'll be performing some of his most famous hits alongside music by DJs Felipe Kaval and Walter Capote. It all starts at 10pm. Tickets are available in advance at wantickets.com $25.
For more information or VIP bottle reservations email: firstname.lastname@example.com or call 305-970-3516
Saturday, May 19
RX Pool Parties Presents DJ Irie at the Perry Hotel
2377 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
The party continues at the Perry Hotel with another installment of the RX Pool Party. This week, special guest and Miami favorite, DJ Irie will be taking over the turntables alongside resident Justin Sheppard for the official launch of the RX Swimwear line by biKa. Doors open at noon and the party goes strong until 8pm. For more information or VIP and cabana reservations email firstname.lastname@example.com
Remember to dress to impress- dress code is beach chic.
Mansion presents Cosmic Gate
1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
After a day of fun in the sun, get ready for a night of trance and electro house music as special guests the DJ Duo team, Cosmic Gate take over the decks at Mansion 360. It's going to be a night of amazing house and spectacular lighting show as Cosmic Gate drops club bumping anthems such as "Colours", "Flying Blind", and "Wild and Perfect Day" to name just a few. Get ready for a wild ride and don't miss out on one of the greatest shows this week. Doors open at 11pm, dress to impress and you must be 21+ to get in.
Other great events at Mansion this week, Stellar on Wednesday and Dubfire on Thursday advance tickets available.

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text: Armed with more information about the biology of breast cancers, doctors are now better able to tailor their treatments to the individual patient. Advances in surgery, radiation therapy and drug therapies have meant more targeted, sometimes less invasive, treatment options for patients. University of Maryland breast surgeon Dr. Susan Kesmodel and radiation oncologist Dr. Steven Feigenberg discussed the latest developments in treating breast cancer.


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|Patriots Look Poised For Another Super Bowl Run
|Bruins Trade For Drew Stafford
|Black and Gold Bruins Turn Yellow On Parade Day
|Inconsistency Will Continue For Bruins Unless A Change Is Made
The Boston Celtics started a deep rebuilding process this past summer. They traded away Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce and they even sent Doc Rivers to the LA Clippers. In exchange, they received a bunch of draft picks for the next few seasons. So normally, they were expected to be tanking by now, a month and a half into the 2013-2014 season. But they aren't.
So what are the C's actually doing right now? Are they contending for a playoff spot?
The truth is that not even the team's general manager, Danny Ainge, knows how to describe the Celtics this season. Certainly, a below 0.500 record is not impressive. The Celtics currently have a 12-14 record, but they also hold the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. With the picture the East currently has, it will be no surprise if several teams below 0.500 entered the playoffs. Boston stands many chances to be among them.
However, Ainge stated one more thing when he was recently interviewed. He said that the playoffs is not a goal for the Celtics this season. So what's really the goal for the team? Certainly, The C's didn't trade away their best assets to simply decompose the team right? They should have a goal. And although MarShon Brooks, Keith Bogans, Kris Humphries and Gerald Wallace can't really put the team into a championship route, they surely have a role on the team.
The truth is that the Boston Celtics were expected to be sinking by now. After all those changes the team went through and with a young, NBA-rookie Head Coach on the wheel, Brad Stevens, there were simply too little chances for the C's to record a solid run this season. Many analysts but also the fans of the team didn't even expect them to make it to the playoffs. But yet, there they are.
The Boston Celtics are certainly doing better than initially expected. They are over performing and that can only be a positive sign. With Rajon Rondo cleared to return to full contact practice, the time that Boston returns to a winning record might not be far ahead. Of course, Rondo will need about a month to return to action, but the team hasn't shown that it can't last without him. Rondo will return only to take the C's to the next level.
Thankfully, the Boston Celtics seem like they do have one thing, a characteristic that never abandoned the team despite all the significant departures. That is the championship heart. The mettle that allows good teams to retain their level, at least at some point.
So what the Boston Celtics are doing this season is trying for the best. They are not worrying much about their record, about losing and about making it to the playoffs or not. That's after all a positive thing, because it greatly reduces the pressure within the team. Eventually, we might not just scratch off the C's that easily this season.
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The purpose of the Initiative is to encourage and promote the wide variety of research being done across a number of subject areas and disciplines, to form research collaborations across the university, and to maximise the impact of this research locally, regionally and internationally. To this end, the Office engages in academic research, research consultancy and research-by-design projects with stakeholders in the city of Brighton and Hove, the southeast region and beyond.
The Initiative works to develop research excellence and impact in key areas as well as providing an ideal environment for early career researchers.
Read the university research proposals around the subject disciplines in architecture, urban design and planning, interior design.
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I have it: 327 I had it: 140 I want it: 253 My signature: 7
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I have it: 327 I had it: 140 I want it: 253 My signature: 7
Kenzo Amour Florale EDT is a spring fragrance arriving on the market in April 2009. This fresh, romantic and floral perfume is sprinkled with gentle petals and inspired by adventures from journeys. Its top notes encompass neroli and cardamom oil, which are decorated with black currant and luminous grapefruit hint. A heart incorporates sunny accords of frangipani, rose buds and gardenia.Bbase notes are enriched with fragile clearness of white musk and cedar. The fragrance is available as 40 and 85 ml EDT and it was created by Karim Rashid. Its flacon is transparent and iridescent with white shine, almost poetic. Perfumer of this edition is Daphne Bugey of Firmenich.
Perfume rating: 3.68 out of 5 with 548 votes.
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Oh man, another nearly perfect scent that was discontinued. First was my beloved Cherie L'eau. Then I could find a very similar perfume, Kenzo Amour Florale. I found the perfect replacement and I will finally have my signature scent, I thought to myself. But then, Kenzo also got out of their minds and discontinued Amour Florale. Why? Does any one knows the reason? It´s unbelievable.
The openning is fresh and citrus. I get a lot of grapefruit and frangipani. It soon starts to show the beautiful gardenia and some ligh roses. The dry down I still get the gardenia and the creamy and sopy white musk, but the grapefruit is still there very gentle now, just givin it some freshness. I still have about 5 drops of it left in the bottle. I only wear it on special ocasions. I am still on denial, can´t accept it was discontinued..
Ah! Outro perfume praticamente perfeito que foi descontinuado. Primeiro foi o meu amado Cherie L'eau. Quando eu achei que tinha encontrado o substituto perfeito, Kenzo Amour Florale, eles tiram de linha. Por que descontinuar um perfume lindo desse? Inacreditável.
A abertura é fresca e cítrica. Eu sinto bastante o grapefruit e frangipani. Mas logo uma gardênia linda aparece junto com rosas bem suaves. Nas notas de fundo ainda sinto a gardênia e a cremosidade do musk branco, mas o grapefruit ainda tá lá, bem sutil pra dar continuidade no frescor. Eu ainda tenho 5 gotas dele no frasco. Só uso em ocasiões especiais. Ainda tô em estado de negação, não consigo aceitar que foi descontinuado..
It starts off with an acidic grapefruit, spiced with cardamon, which I love. The neroli is present throughout, and is quite bitter. It is then starts to smell like a mixture of very creamy white floral and frigapani.
It is very "clean" smelling, but somehow it is not sharp at all - it is super smooth to the nose.
I like it, but if it only had a more prominent rose note, I would have loved it.
I would choose these 3 words to describe this fragrance: Clean; Exotic; Creamy
Floral but citrusy as well. Great for everyday use and all year around also.
Can be a little overpowering but if you apply it carefuly its ok. Fresh smell.
OK.. Here's the formula:
KAF: Kenzo Amour Florale
DPP: Dior Pure Poison
TMA: Thierry Mugler Alien
Not sure about the ratio though, but if you have the two, you can experiment ;)
If you love the delicate sweetness and balanced creaminess of the original Kenzo Amour, know that Amour Florale doesn't resemble the original, but it's still a nice fragrance if you dig icy-fresh soapy florals.
Heady flowers (gardenia, neroli, fragipani and rose) feel like they have been scrubbed clean and starched for their use in this composition - the florals blend together in a fresh, tender way. (I personally enjoy the aforementioned flowers when they're used with their natural density and sweetness in mind, but I get where Amour Florale is going.) The note of white musk adds a chill-factor and cedar adds to the "dryness"; though they're basenotes they don't do much to ground this fragrance.
Original Kenzo Amour is such a friendly, easy-going fragrance and Amour Florale is the exact opposite - like the stranger on the street that won't make eye-contact with you even though you've greeted them by saying, "good morning." Florale is for people who wear crisp white shirts instead of nubby sweaters. It's an all-around a "stiff" fragrance despite its airyness. I get it, but it is not for me. I'm a hugger! :)
It is just like love, sweet and bitter in the same time.
I just got this one and I have to say I love It at first sniff.
I can say it smells like magnolias, gardenia and frangipani like a cross between lilac and jasmine, really fresh, clean, light, charming summer scent for those hot days when you can't stop sweating, very very refreshing.
I was after a perfume that smell like frangipani for that is what my husband likes I found this one & I only put it on about half an hour ago & asked him what he thought & he said it is nothing like the frangipani he knows its smell to sweet Keep trying so tomorrow I will try another one for I managed to get some samples off eBay
Amour Florale is like Just Cavali only with a fresher, more feminine base. It's what Just should have been.
Thank you to Vie Cafe for introducing me to this beauty back in the day.
Starring gardenia and frangipane, it's a beachy, soapy, bright, clean floral with a crisp citrus opening, and a fluffy powdery white sand coumarin/musky base.
If you want a relaxing modern, natural, tropical floral with NO sunscreen coconut and NO sweetness, this could be your holy grail. Leaves a lovely trail and longevity is average. Just like morning air moving through plants on the path to the beach.
I love this and am looking for a bottle.
If you have a bottle you're willing to swap, please PM me. Thanks!
This was my 5 th Kenzo scent blind buy and the only one I have not liked thus far :(
The drydown is a very light pretty Gardenia which I do like very much,
but for the first 30 minutes or so it smells just awful on me , so bad I do not want to tolerate it even to get the drydown .
I wish it were like some describe it is for them it sounds so lovely .
But I can at least try to determine what note(s) is so awful on me and avoid them , so not a total lost if I can learn that .
I love Amour and hoped this will be very similar, unfortunately not.
I found it too zesty and little bit powdery.
It reminded me of Armand Basi-Basi Femme
If you can, TRY before you BUY.
Love it! Never thought something with Lemon would appeal to me so much and I don't find it too sweet at all. Ever since I opened it, I've been spraying and sniffing constantly. I think I might be addicted.
Delicious, sweet and outstanding would be great words to describe it. I liked the original Amour, but this is much better and lighter. When I smell it, I feel exotic crisp sweetness. I like how light neroli note is in it.
I love it and I'd love to have it in my collection.
A quite possible signature scent.
I absolutely love the smell of frangipani, but this didn't work for me. :(
Strong sweet flowers. I like neroli and frangipani, and they smell nice and natural, but they soon fade leaving a synthetic light musky scent. The whole thing doesn't last long, and it's quite expensive. I enjoyed testing it, but won't buy.
When I joined fragrantica a while back I asked on a forum for a Miss Dior l'eau dupe/fresh, green gardenia. Little did I know about perfume - having had Marc Jacobs as a solid favourite for years and years, I searched left and right for similar scents.
I had been advised to try Kenzo Amour Florale. It was over a year ago (maybe two?) and I really could not find it anywhere in the department stores in London, if I found a bottle - it was sealed, no tester! So, nearly two years later, I blind bought a full, huge 85ml bottle.
This is a cousin to Marc Jacobs for sure. It smells lovely. I am a fan of anything clean, soapy, beachy, full of gardenia, fresh, tropical and not sweet. Kenzo Amour Florale is all of those things. It doesn't last very long and it's not an overly complex scent - however I've been using it for 5 days straight, day and night. Suitable for hot summers. I'm so glad I can put my mind at ease after wanting to test it for so long!
(For white floral lovers only, has nothing to do with original Kenzo Amour)
Absolutely gorgeous. Perfect for spring and summer, an amazing floral. Fresh, feminine and longlasting. I detect mostly gardenia, frangipani, cedar and musk, all notes are perfectly blended.
Highly recommended.
floral scent with a bit crisp of lemon or cedar... for me this is just a nice perfumme :)
Kenzo Florale opened up with a beautiful composition of black current and white florals with a hint of citrus. However after few minutes it transformed into citrusy gardenia scent which was almost identical to Miss Dior Cherie L'Eau (it remains linear on me).
I got home after sampling it and asked my husband what he though about this perfume - his reply was "it smells exactly like the other one you have" :)
It is beautiful, feminine and long lasting but I wouldn't bother getting it since I already have its twin in my collection.
Oh my... this fragrance is wonderful. I can smell frangipani & gardenia so intense at first spray. The longevity is good too. I can capture a moment through it, a mediteranean romance. Where I can see a woman standing on white sandy beach in a sunny day, dress in a white sundress & white floppy hat. The wind blows & she smiles. Rejoice the moment. A memorable summer day.
Absolutely gorgeous, wonderful sillage projection and longevity. Kenzo is just a winner, what can i say, i am a Kenzo fan been for years.
To me this fragrance felt like an exotic holiday.
Found this in Argentina, and unfortunately its been discontinued here.....
Lovely was the first word that came to mind upon testing... then love it!! Wishlist worthy even though it only has moderate longevity on me (and I'm particular about longevity) -- that's how good this smells. Nothing in it turned sour or rancid on my skin, which happens quite often for me.
Island resort in a bottle.
An exhilaratingly fun summer time in the sun.
The burst of frangipani and gardenia flowers and the light nuances of grapefruit makes this scent a beautiful lush floral one. As it dries down, the powdery element seeps in, making it just that bit more calming.
Silage is pretty strong and longevity a good 4-6hours.
P.S: Yes, it does seems similar to 24 Faubourg eau Delicate as someone has pointed out, just that this would be the powdery version with emphasis on gardenia and frangipani. Perhaps they are in the same 'genre'?
My husband gave it to me on mothers day.
First of all I like the name AMOUR !!!
The scent is a delight: fresh, citrus and still feminine. It is a pitty that do not last very much on my skin :(
People notice that I am wearing it only when I just have sprayed, so I decide to spray it all over my clothes so it last a bit more and I feel like I am wearing a perfume.
White flowers, grapefruit ... glory! Beach memories with my husband in Brazil and humid hot days, with rain in the garden come to love! Scent that lasts the whole day and transforms into a soft hugged.
The citrus opening is sharp, but the frangipani reminds me very much of my time living in the Caribbean. Very lifelike. Sweeter than I expected it to be, though, and I'm not sure I could wear it on a regular basis. I think it's one for the hottest part of summer, rather than the first hint of spring where we are right now.
For a white flowers admirer, I have to say that this is a lovely perfume!
It starts very sharp and strong, almost "loud", with very perceptive notes of neroli and black currant. Then I feel the gardenia, and the cardamom shows up along with the cedar. Finally, some time later, the creamy frangipani. On the dry down, it is still green, with a soft cedar and musk.
This is very flowery and green, so green that it's almost like the scent of a lush grass permeated with white flowers, right after a summer rain. The fragrance is fresh and energizing, perfect for day use in spring and summer.
The first time I wore it, I thought it didn't last so much. But as I continued wearing it, I realized that I had this impression because the top notes are very strong, and about 2 hours later the scent is much milder. So, it was just a question of strong/soft contrast: it has a moderate longevity and quite a heavy sillage for an EDT.
A nice choice for daily or casual use, when you want to feel very feminine and be detached from the crowd.
If i had to define a colour for this fragance, it would be green! When i spray it i imagine a girl, with white clothes, walking in a sunny day at fields full of colorful flowers! It's very fresh, playful and different! I recommend this for summer (as you might see in my crazy description) especially for the days that you can barely breathe, you know? It is really very refreshing and very long lasting, too! I love it.
It's like walking on a flower garden after the rain, and the flower is bloom. Really fresh, lovely, pure, innocent.
The dry down reminds me of miss dior cherie l'eau. It's fresh and clean, perfect for a summer day.
more green than white ... more bitter than sweet... linear... but beautiful...
Kenzo Amour Florale edt opens with a refreshingly clean and light citrusy note that soon fades off to reveal an unbelievably real-smelling frangipani flower scent that is enchanting and sweet (but not cloying). This feminine floral scent is addictive, seductive and bewitching and I can now understand why the smell of the frangipani (otherwise known as plumeria) has made its way into myths and legends associated with a particularly infamous female ghosts/ghoul here in Southeast Asia (google 'pontianak' for more info). Another trademark of the smell of frangipani flowers is their sillage as the smell projects well, which is why in Southeast Asian horror stories people are said to notice the sweet smell of these flowers (which implies the presence of the female ghost). The beautiful frangipani scent of the 'pontianak' (or female vampire if I had to associate it to a Western counterpart) is also said to help lure, attract and bewitch its male victims. As the scent reaches its base notes, the light airyness of the cedar and white musk adds a subtle elegance to the frangipani note to help it blend better into the scent of your skin. Overall, a beautiful and addictive aroma which I also find strangely comforting. Thinking of stocking up on this since it seems to be a limited edition. Definitely a day scent for me though I can imagine it being suitable for night too due to its unique seductive quality (and I sometimes wear this to bed as a comfort scent), though I'm too chicken-hearted to wear it out at night when I'm alone for fear of creeping myself out thanks to all the spooky local stories I've heard about the 'pontianak' and her association with frangipani flowers.
Im in love with this fragance! A fresh, clean, lovely bouquet of white flowers, but doesnt smell synthetic at all, its smells like flowers in the wilderness near a stream. It last a lot on my skin. The dry down smells like soap. (Sorry for my english, im from Argentina)
I just got this one and I have to say it's love at first sniff.
Without looking at the notes, I can say it smells like magnolias, and like a cross between lilac and jasmine, really fresh, clean, light, charming summer scent for those hot days when you can't stop sweating, very very refeshing.
It is about 80%similar to Dior J'Adore Cologne Florale, at half the price ( online) and well worth every penny! The bottle is THE ONLY charming one, out of the whole Amour line, all the other look like the plastic that they are made of, this one is crystalline and ethereal, very beautifully made.
It lasts ok, ( not great) and the drydown turns into some clean floral musk, very easy to wear, highly recommended for those who like to feel feminine, fresh and gracious!
smells like Paradise, wonderful, fresh, romantic, clean, i love it!
There are so many great reviews for this scent that describe the notes far better than I can, so I am just adding my impression of Kenzo Amour Florale. I've had my bottle since 2010, and I only wear it in the summer. This scent is very fresh, clear, and clean. The gardenia notes are tempered by the woody notes, which is a big change from most perfumes with gardenia. (I see "gardenia" and immediately think of Sand & Sable or White Shoulders, which are both nice but have that distinctive blast of gardenia.) Kenzo Amour Florale is a subtle scent that quietly lingers on your skin all day.
This could be the best perfume for my spring 2012... It's very clean and white musk so soft and delicious...
Well I have just received this and bought it blind, based on the reviews here as I love frangipani and gardenia so was quite excited.....
On the first sniff definitely get a blast of frangipani scent (almost like elemis frangipani monoi oil), when that calms down (which is sadly quite quick) then I get lovely creamy rich gardenia (almost identical scent I get from my own gardenia plant).
It is a warm and delicate scent at the same time, better suited to a warm sunny day I would think, definitely white flowers with a very tiny jasminy hint of lemon and vanilla. Nothing else at present but only had it on for about an hour so will see later.
Overall pleasant and relaxing summer scent.
Who would have known I would fall in love with a blind swap? After reading the notes and the reviews, I hesitated in swapping for this fragrance. Yet I took a risk and never looked back.
The initial sharp florals had frightened me, but I went ahead and bared myself for the worst. I was pleasantly surprised when I caught a whiff of a clean, white floral: fresh gardenia and frangipani. Body heat really seemed to open this fragrance up, almost like breaking the ice cold exterior of a warm-hearted individual.
The longer I wear this, the more I am addicted. The dry down is slightly soapy, clean yet sophisticated.
This fragrance remind me of Chloe 2008 somehow, perhaps because of the similar soapy florals. However, whereas Chloe parties with roses, Amour florale plays with fresh white florals. Neither have an ounce of sweetness in them, and I appreciate that.
Beautiful for a work environment, especially during spring and summer.
On my skin is very similar to Bvlgari Omnia Green Jade, The sillage is medium, the scent lasts a good couple of hours on my skin.
This smells so wonderful on a cold and gray February morning! It is the promise and dream of spring itself. What is remarkable about this perfume is that I can smell the individual notes (frangipani, gardenia, etc.), but I can also smell the bouquet as a whole. As a whole, it reminds me of creamy rice and makes me think of Kyoto at summertime, or of watercolor paintings portraying Yang Guifei – a legendary beauty of Ancient China - surrounded by white and pink flowers.
This floral burst is, indeed, refreshing and awakening. But, after the initial spritz, I sense no depth of any sort on my skin. I've had it on for at least 3 hours, and it is still screaming soapy floral.
Side note: I know I cannot become too disheartened, what with design houses putting out new editions of the same-named fragrance every single year--some with new formulations, but it appears that some people are reviewing a completely different fragrance here. It's too bad because the organization of the site and the integrity of the reviews (when taken as a whole) are compromised because of the apparent confusion.
Eek. This, like a few other (but not all) white florals I have tried, and like the original Amour, turned into a bitter mess on my skin. Do try before you buy!
If it's too strong and you want it diluted, just go to your local beauty store, purchase a few little spray bottles, spray half perfume, half water/alchohol..lol, will last forever
Dangerous fragrance, unusual for Kenzo and D. Bugey I've known mostly from Dsquared creations. Lots of white flowers shouting from the beginning, spicy and sweet ones. Actually I don't like white flowers so I didn't feel comfortable while wearing it but I have to admit the fragrance IS interesting and well blended. Very potent from the beginning, with a very good projection. A bit Juicy Couture (the first fragrance) - like.
I first smelled this fragrance in airport on my way from Minneapolis to Washington state. It was very STRANGE and UNUSUAL. I love powdery fragrances.. I regretted I did not buy it ...Later on I flew to Dominican Republic and I saw this perfume at DR's airpot as well. So, I bought it.
Fragrance: powder, lilies, smell of something burned (exoic), smell of exotic asian flowers. I find this fragrance very strange and unsual, misterious. Sometimes it feels like it is not parfume but something else..
It wears all day on me and if I spray it on my clothes it will stay there for days. The fragrance will not change.
I cannot wear it everyday as I get tired . the fragrance is a bit too strong. Once in a while when I'm in a mood I spray a bit and it stays like an exotic cloud all over me all day. Very fascinating fragrance. Love it a lot.
Big strong blast of rose to start with, which never really goes away. The initial sharpness dries down to a more powdery sweetness. It's a bit too strong for me, and I agree with the "femme fatale" label given by other reviewers. Seems this would be more of a dressed-up scent because of the loudness of the flowers. I have a bottle and like the scent, but find it hard to wear. If I could get a half-strength version of it, I'd probably love it.
Kenzo Amour Florale opens with notes of grapefruit, neroli, cassis and cardamom.
I do not get any cardamom or cassis but a fresh, sharp grapefruit note and some soft neroli nuances.
The heart notes are gardenia, frangipani and rose.
The rose is very, very subtle and shy but the gardenia, which is the core of the composition, stands out the most while the frangipani note, which is almost as intense as the gardenia, dances on my skin.
The base notes of cedar and musk are noticeable but do not stand out at any point during the drydown.
Still, the musk adds substance and the cedar adds some cleanliness and purity to the composition.
The fragrance is quite light, soft, floral and ideal for warmer weather in spring and summer.
No sweet notes are to be found in this composition.
The sillage is below average but the scent lasts a good couple of hours on my skin.
All in all a surprisingly sunny and floral fragrance built around an outstanding gardenia and an intense frangipani.
I recommend buying the gift set as the matching body lotion is softly scented and will add to the longevity of the fragrance.
To me, it opens with a daffodil top note, which is not an option ever given. If it stayed that way, it would be wonderful and unique. But, as other reviewers have mentioned, it does have a soapy dry-down. That, combined with no smaller size available, prevents me from purchasing.
Maybe it's the neroli, but I didn't like this version at all. I expected something with white flowers, which I like, but obviously I was wrong.
It is true; Amour florale and Dior cherie l´eau smell similar, but not identicall!
both are georgeous, Amour, stays more floral and romantic and cherie remains citrousy fresh...
but to the essence, a beautiful concotion, romantic, breezy,fresh,girly.
Staying power is remarkable.
Update: I forgot to mention the work of art wich happens to be this ethereal bottle ;the one I apreccite the most of the "amours".
Es cierto; Amour florale y Dior cherie L´eau huelen parecido ,pero no idéntico!
ambos son geniales, Amour permanece más floral y romántico y Cherie se mantiene cítrico y fresco...
Pero para la escencia, una bella conjunción: Romántica, brisada, fresca y femenina.
Su permanencia es connotada.
Actualización: Olvidé mencionar la obra de arte que viene a ser esta etérea botella , es la que más aprecio de los "amours".
An interesting and bizarre coincidence: I tested Amour Florale today and immediately recognized the smell of Versace Versense. Scrubbed, applied both, confirmed. Comparison of notes made it plausible even though the notes and emphasis weren't identical. Assumed one was a rip-off of the other; checked dates to see who was the original. Answer: they were released almost simultaneously. Since Donatella is too vain to identify her perfumers there's no way to determine if it was the same perfumer. So once again, like Theorema and Ferragamo, two houses release two almost identical scents at the same time.
Anyhoo: floral doesn't do this scent full justice. There are bright citrus and fruit notes and a nice underlay of moss and musk. It's a delightful daytime scent that would be very refreshing on a hot day. I also think it would smell great on a man. If you like Versense you'll like this but they're too similar to own both on purpose.
Sillage: 2-3 ft, work safe
Persistence: 4-5 hours
Fabulosity: pleasantly bracing, not fabulous
Price to value ratio: okay
Gardenia and neroli in a garden surrounding you like a breeze with every movement you make. Beautiful.
About the flacon:
The bottle is a gorgeously shaped masterpiece designed by Karim Rashid.
About the fragrance:
I don't have a picky nose but I suppose the dominant notes are jasmine and orange blossoms. I'm not usually a fan of jasmine perfumes (Dior J'adore EDP gives me headaches!) but fortunately this one is fine.
The scent is fresh and dazzling, smooth and not overpowering at all. zvoncica's pithy description effectively defines its soul.
It's perfect as a daily Summer/Spring EDT. In fact, you can wear it in any other time of the year and it's still refreshing, if you don't douse in it. Overdosing it in cold months is not only inappropriate, but may also cause headaches in people with certain body chemistries.
Love it sprayed on a card! It is like no other perfume I know. I love white flowers but so many white floral perfumes are too sweet for me. I like the freshness and coolness in this one.
I bought a bottle of it recently and I found out that when sprayed on my skin, this scent smells quite synthetic at first. It is very strong in the beginning but the dry down is softer and creamier, with the synthetic edge gradually disappearing (thanks God for that!). Lasts pretty well on me given it is EDT.
Happy to have tried it, really like the idea of it but I wish it was a bit softer and less chemical. Wouldn't buy it again.
Lovely fragrance.
Very similar to Miss Dior Chérie L'Eau, but more floral.
I don't know if the problem is my skin, or the extremely hot weather here in Brazil, but the lasting power was awful for me, which is a pity, since I loved this perfume.
I'll try it again with a colder weather, maybe is gonna stay longer...
This is a winner for summer. In comparison to the rest of the Kenzo line this is far more believable, it's not as synthetic.
I would put this in the same vein as Mugler Cologne. It's a wonderful fresh and cooling orange blossom scent. This has a lot more going on though. You get a fruity opening with the delicious tart black currant notes. Then the orange blossom is fleshed out with gardenia but not in a sickly way. To finish it off you get white musk and woods.
It has great sillage and lasts very well for this kind of scent. I love wearing this in spring and summer and can't resist overdosing because it's so fresh and clean.
A nice fragrance with very low staying power. In my opinion it is very similar to Hermes 24 Faubourg Eau Delicate and many other scents. It's nice to have but not a "must have" type of fragrance, and this is despite all the appreciation (not to say addiction) I share for Kenzo perfumes.
Kenzo AMOUR FLORALE is a very floral-focused fragrance, with frangipani and gardenia on prominent display. The opening is really a voluptuous cloud of florality, and the development I was expecting, to the AMOUR drydown, never takes place. Instead, the opening florals merely fade, while neroli becomes a bit more prominent.
I detect no real connection to the original AMOUR--beyond the name--at all. No baby powder, no vanilla, nothing detectably oriental nor very woody. Although AMOUR seems to me very much a flanker to FLOWER, AMOUR FLORAL does not seem like a flanker to anything. This is just a nice bouquet. The sillage is initially big, but the staying power is not impressive.
Frangipani,frangipani,frangipani,frangipani,frangipani......fresh white and pink franpipani.
OMG...This scent is a big masterpiece,very exotic and tropical.Thanks to the frangipani,gardenia and neroli,Make you feel living in the southeastern asian world.
And it's all about fresh frangipani and gardenia after summer rain,fresh and pure white flowers scent,try it !
I am sure you will fall in love with it !
omg............. this is super baby fresh, but in the sexiest possible way. I don't know how else to put it. easily in my top ten favorites.
On me this is a woody floral, fresh and pretty clean, with powdery notes and little sweetness.
It is aside from the powdery notes far away from the original Amour scent, and I also didn't ever expect this to remind me so very much of Bvlgari Omnia Amethyste!
Maybe you won't find that at all, but my nose definitely does.
The flowers are much more emphasized here and it is not just as woody, a little more fresh and softer, but those two scents belong to the same family and are definitely _very_ alike to me!
Owning Omnia Amethyste and having worn it quite a lot, I have many associations there, Amour florale differs much too little from OA to me to evoke any differnt or new emotions or associations, to show its own original personality.
I do like AF however and it is generally unique compared to most other florals.
It is just before dawn and I am strolling through a fragrant garden, surrounded by dewy, wild roses. There is a cool, gentle breeze on this mildly-warm Spring morning. Lovingly, I pick some of these moist red roses for my crystal vase and place them atop my modest, wicker dining table for two. As I take a bite of grapefruit, it's tart, bittersweet fragrance fills the air. I add some cream to my steaming cup of spiced tea. I close my eyes as I take a drink and inhale everything...the crisp, clean scent of yesterday's freshly-cut grass mingles with my roses, breakfast and tea. This is what I envision when I am wearing Kenzo Amour Florale.
This is a romantic perfume that refreshes my mind and calms my spirit. The musk and cedar in the base add a delicate warmth to this cool, clean masterpiece. The sillage is moderate and for an Eau De Toilette, I am impressed with it's longevity on my skin. The bottle is a lovely, gradient clear-ish white opaque in the classic design of the previous editions of Kenzo Amour. I enjoy wearing Florale by itself or for a bit more intensity, I layer it with my favorite organic Rose body oil and lotion. It is official! The "House of Kenzo" is in my top five and their creations wear wonderfully on me.
I liked the original powdery and sweet Kenzo Amour, however it turned sickly with my chemistry. I had decided to try Kenzo Amour Florale in hopes that it would somehow suit me better.
The florals in this fragrance are very fresh yet strong. When I first sprayed Kenzo Amour Florale on a tester card, I was amazed by how strong the sillage was on just the card alone.
Summer and Spring seem like the perfect seasons to wear this fragrance. I'll admit that the grapefruit, black currant, frangipani and gardenia, although pleasant, do have a slightly synthetic edge, which to some may be off-putting.
I don't mind the plasticy type smell. In fact, I rather love it. The array of fresh florals in this fragrance are quite lovely. The scent is rounded off with mostly musk, which makes for a soft and feminine drydown.
I liked this fragrance so much on paper that I decided to test on my skin. Alas, once again the scent turned on me, creating something rather bitter and sour, a little like off milk. I was not too impressed. However it was due to my chemistry and not the fragrance itself.
The scent lasts and lasts, and as I mentioned before, the sillage is particularly strong. For those that can wear these kinds of scents, I envy you.
Smells like Miss Dior cherie l'eau, but with a different drydown.
Very nice.
Smells just like Hawaii at first, all plumeria/pikake. Sweet lush tropical whites and a faint hint of water. It doesn't have much sillage, however and dries down to nothing pretty quick. Very nice and fairly true to flowers but goes away so quickly. Ah well, it's pretty while it lasts.
Scent of fresh cut flowers. Light and tender but quite simple. Unfortunately not lasting :( 1 hr at the most on me...Lovely. Suitable for intime romantic moments but not for "femme fatal" image.
Hmmm... just sprayed this on my wrist, so can only share a first impression. Very simple, strong, floral scent that would have been better as a fancy air-freshner, in fact, reminds me of the smelll of one of the air freshner cans we keep in my office rest-room. Sorry, but this is just not so good...annoying even!
It smells somth like Dior cherie l'eau and Dior J'adore l'eau, and i like it. i feel gardenia very well, this scent make me happy and easier life view like first spring flowers, like first love. Very young, sexy and lovely!
Kenzo`s Amour Florale is an ode to first love.
It is Youthful.
Like Billy Idols Sweet Sixteen, silk hair and hollow jeans.
It is Timid.
Feeling of butterflies in the gut and weakening of knees barely from looking at another person.
It is Shy.
The stolen kiss on the front porch, and anonymous love letter.
It is Happy.
Disbelieving in evil and sad, running with closed eyes and never falling down. Feeling safe like a child in mothers arms.
Both breathtaking, the first love and Amour Florale.
This is the freshness that I've been looking for summer days. Energetic and flowery. After 2 hours it resembles shiseido energising fragnance on me....I ll buy it asap.
I don't find it powdery , it is quite sharp and zesty after dry down thanks to the grapefruit which is quite annoying....it smells like soap or linen spray....i think it is lacking originality, although the bottle and the ad are both beautifull the content is disappointing.
Smells like Marc Jacobs. Fresh gardenia, very nice
Nor similar to the tradicional one, it is very flowery (gardenia) and powdery. It is a luminous and light scent.
A great summer scent! I just love love love love love the beautiful bottle! My favorite of the Amour bottles for sure! Absolutely stunning! The original Amour is still my fav. from Kenzo but Florale is definately my new #2! I just might have to get me a bottle!
Yet another disappointment from Kenzo... Amour Florale is rather ordinary bouquet of indistinguishable white flowers (mostly gardenia) mixed with cedar "base". Very similar to Dior Dior Addict Shine.
Where is an innovation spirit these days???
Amour florale has very little in common with the classical Amour. I sprayed it on my skin today and I was surprised - all the flowers that were supposed to be there (roses, neroli, gardenia, frangipani blossoms) blended into a nice, fresh and innocent forget-me-nots solifloral laying on the vanilla base!It is a great floral fragrance which I would love to have in my collection.
The staying power is great.
Extremely clean, fresh, a bit cold scent for warm weather. Amazingly long lasting on my skin. I can feel the soapy neroli in the begining, then comesreally sensual gardenia. If you breathe in deep you can feel the rose. I like it a lot. And it's different.
I smelled this perfume today and I find it it very ''femme fatale''! I don't like distinguishing perfumes ingredients, for me is the result that counts.But I have one question: isn't it very similar to ANGE OU DAIMON EAU DE TOILETTE?
I was really curios about this fragrance because I bought it one week ago without trying. It arrived in white box with white bird which perfectly describes this fragrance. When I flashed up on this box with light at night I found out that the box was shimerring,...I like everything with glitters so that is the reason why I don't put it to the trash.
The bottle also perfectly goes together with scent. Shape is identically very elegant like in case of previous Kenzo Amour. But the colour is much more interesting. It is crystal clear at the bottom and at the top too. From the ends it is starting to be misty with hint of white colour and in the midle of the bottle it is alburn white.
But you know, the most important thing is fragrance. So first of all as it is written/perfume is intended for spring or summer. Summer scent are generally light, not too strong, and from time to time not long-lasting. This fragrance is real negation of that characterization. In general it is very very very strong. When I first sprayed it I was shocked. This is not my type of scent BUT when I sprayed it again, I found out that it is grateful. It is soapy and little bit powdery, white, flowery, not romantic but casual fragrance.
Top notes:
I am smelling something very strong sharp and chemical. But fortunately just for few seconds. After that I notice black currant with drop of grapefruit and lily of the valley. This flower is noticeable for all time in all fragrance levels. I dislike this top notes, because I have a strong headache from it.
Middle notes:
Again: I smell lily of the valley and gardenia. I think that there is another level between middle notes and base notes. You can feel it after 3-4 hour. In this case it is composed by gardenia at first with frangipani - this gives to this fragrance cleanness and freshness, so as for me this is the element which makes this fragrance suitable for spring or summer time. For addition: yes, there is rose but virtually unnoticeable. You are only sure that somewhere in the background is something like rose.
Base notes:
It is interesting, the part of the fragrance, which I like the most is mostly the middle. But in this fragrance i like the most the base notes. Base notes consist of cedar moschus and frangipani and hint of rose. For my nose it is great pleasure. When my boyfriend smelled it for the first time he felt sick, but after few hours he was suprised how can be this perfume beautiful.
If you want perfume which will be completely unique, if you want to smell like femme fatale who knows what she want and who gets what she want, if you don't want to smell like candy or fruit, if you want to invest in good quality,.. this perfume is created to YOU. But be careful during application - as I mentioned - it is really strong.
Unfortunately, it doesn't smell like Amour at all. It reminds me of Escale à Portofino, Miss Dior Chèrie and Chanel Eau Fraîche. It's easier to wear in summer than Amour, though.
A very delicate yet tenacious fresh floral, gentle, lovely, iced, perfect on a hot day, feminine, almost frilly.
It seems that flowers are smelt through a thin wall of cold water. Jasmine and Frangipanier are there, maybe neroli. As per the other notes listed above, where are they? All I can smell in Eau Florale are these flowers and cold water, but it is so tenacious is has to be well fixed indeed.
Iced florals with a hint of vanilla cream. It gets into your nose and awakens your mind. Very refreshing. Different to the other editions. More subtle and refined.
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Despite the minimal details on these upcoming versions of Android, whatever they may be called, we're reminded of Android 4.0, the current edition of Google's mobile OS, still sluggish on device installs. It's a glaring opportunity to bring up the question of fragmentation, a problem Google's been dealing with since its 2008 launch. In an ongoing struggle to compete with iOS, Android's mobile operating war is one of distribution and connectedness.
Certainly, iOS launches a new OS version every year, but a limited number of devices simplifies Apple's mobile software distribution. Android's strength is also its weakness, with a range of devices running its software. The responsibility of distributing Android is spread across several parties, from Google to Samsung to AT&T.
Android's reached a point of needed consolidation, across the mobile stack and OEMs. The open nature of Android has benefitted the OS in its initial growth period, but it's clear Google's strategy must mature. Many were hoping to see signs of maturation at MWC last week, but Google Chairman Eric Schmidt merely hinted at Android's future releases. The pending acquisition of Motorola lent to high expectations for some joint releases with Android 4.0 or Jelly Bean, though disappointment came again when Motorola warned that a fully integrated offering couldn't possibly have come so quickly.
The OS mess has caused plenty of trouble for Motorola's competitors as well. Their rivalry has created a flooded market, diverse in software, hardware and retailer.
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Charities urge MPs to block housing benefit cut
Plans to cut housing benefit from households if a young adult member of the family is seeking work could increase homelessness, charities have warned.
Government proposals being voted on today could result in an £800 annual cut from housing benefit paid to parents or guardians with a young person aged under 25 who is living at home and seeking work. Current rules don't make a deduction if the young person is claiming Jobseekers' Allowance.
Homelessness charities Crisis and Shelter have warned this will put additional pressure on low-income families. Young people seeking work, who receive a lower level of jobseeker's allowance than those over 25, will have no way of making up the £800 deduction, they said.
Currently more than 600,000 young people are unemployed and not in education. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show one in three men under 34 now lives at home, and one in six women.
If MPs vote in favour of the change it would come into force later this year under universal credit.
The charities warned that it could ultimately cost the taxpayer more money as under 25s who are living with their parents may have no choice but to make a housing benefit claim of their own.
They have called on the government to urgently rethink the proposals.
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Campbell Robb, chief executive of Shelter, said: 'In the current economic climate young people need to be supported to get back into work, not forced to bear the brunt of further cuts to the housing safety net. Tragically it seems inevitable that we'll see an increase in youth homelessness as a result.'
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First introduced to engineering by his father, Dr. Kevin Schmaltz attended Virginia Tech and earned a BSME degree. He then worked for Shell Oil in New Orleans, Louisiana, as a maintenance engineer and then a design engineer for offshore Gulf of Mexico oil platforms. He proceeded with masters and doctoral studies in ME at Tulane University and Carnegie-Mellon University, respectively. Through tutoring experiences with undergraduate students while at graduate school, Dr. Schmaltz decided to stay in the field of academic education – first at Lake Superior State University and now at WKU – where he can share a variety of experiences and design challenges with his students.
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If you're curious about the state of the N.F.C. Central Division in the mid-1980's, this is the article for you.
This two-page feature on the Packers' prospects for the coming season is an interesting read. Spoiler alert: things weren't too good in Green Bay in those days.
After reading about the Packers, you could sit down with a pen and fill out your ballot for N.F.L. "Rookie of the Year," sponsored by Old Spice.
If you read through the eligible names, there weren't too many future legends-in-the-making that year. But there are a few… here and there.
To finish things off for the day, here is Packers' coach Mike McCarthy's Monday press conference.


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The Eight Nutrition Trends That Drive This Dietitian Crazy
As you can imagine, I hear and speak about nutrition day in and day out. It's a great job and I love it, but some trends just drive me nuts, and here they are:
People are getting too free -- as is, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, you name it.
There are always those people who have legitimate food intolerances and allergies who actually need a diet that is 'free' of something. Everyone else, it's not the wheat that's making you bloated, it's all those crackers you used to eat that aren't allowed on your gluten free diet. Cut the junk, lose the weight. It's pretty simple.
The concentration on one particular "superfood."
Kale, I'm talking about you. I'm a dietitian and even I'm sick of kale. Listen, no one food is going to save your life or make you healthier -- it's what you eat overall that really counts. I'm glad that people are willing to branch out and try new foods such as kale, freekeh, goji berries and the like, but let's be clear: you don't need kale in your cookies.
Your body doesn't function like a sewer pipe -- you can't just flush it out, and it doesn't contain pounds of crap that is going to make you sick. The role of your kidneys and your liver is to filter toxins out, and if those things are working fine (and they must be if you're feeling well), you're good.
Let me explain this one. Green juices can be very healthy -- it's always good to chew your greens and I prefer that you do, but green juices do contain a lot of good stuff. It's the juices or smoothies that have eight servings of fruit and tons of sugar that I take issue with. Two to three servings of fruit a day is sufficient for most people. Juice is not fruit, it's sugar water. Eat the whole fruit.
Going overboard, because more must be better.
Whether it's eating spoonfuls of coconut oil because you heard it's healthy (yes, some people do that), or taking handfuls of supplements, some people don't know when to stop. Unfortunately for them, sometimes more isn't better. Moderation is a hard concept, I suppose, but when has it ever been a good idea to eat oil by the spoonful?
Unhealthy for the sake of unhealthy.
Hopefully we're on the back end of this trend now, but restaurants serving dishes like duck fat fries with lardons and gravy topped with a pound of cheese, or putting pork belly in everything, it's not cool, it's unhealthy, and I still can't figure out why people boast about eating that stuff. Please stop.
Organic cookies are still cookies. Period.
Vilifying one food in particular.
The world's health woes are not just because of sugar, just like they were not just because of fat when we thought fat was terrible. People are sick mostly because they eat a lot of junk with all sorts of processed chemicals in it, and far less whole foods than they should. We have always known that sugar isn't something we need a lot of. Eat less out of a box, and you don't have to worry.
And one trend I love, the "new age" of nutrition.
People are more interested in nutrition than ever before, and are concerned in a different way about what they're putting in their body. Nutrition isn't only about trendy diets or losing weight anymore -- the culture of nutrition is changing to involve new foods going mainstream (quinoa, for example), a push for families to cook together, and far more awareness about where food is actually coming from.
This is one trend that I hope continues!
Make weekday dinners easier on yourself by getting started on the weekend. Peel wash and chop vegetables for the next couple of dinners, buy, marinate and freeze meat in small portions, or cook a big pot of whole grain pasta, barley or quinoa so it's ready to reheat when you need it.
For people in a rush, there are some prepared foods that retain their healthy properties. They include: • Light canned tuna or canned salmon • Pre-cut butternut squash • Canned legumes such as chickpeas or lentils • Canned diced tomatoes • Shredded cheese • Eggs • Plain frozen fish fillets • Frozen vegetables and fruit • Fresh or frozen whole wheat tortellini • Whole grain pizza crusts
Just because bread and gluten have been called the enemy of healthy eating for years doesn't mean sandwiches are out of the question (or, for that matter, that you shouldn't eat bread). Great combinations include a sandwich with fresh roasted turkey breast, avocado, tomato and lettuce; cheddar cheese, thinly sliced pear and spicy red pepper jelly; or hummus, thinly sliced cucumber, shredded carrot and lettuce.
Don't be so quick to reach for the takeout menus — that gets expensive, and of course, unhealthy, very quickly. Some ideas for those 20 minute meals? • Quesadillas filled with black beans, diced sweet pepper, salsa and Monterey Jack cheese • Shrimp or tofu sautéed with broccoli, garlic, ginger and a pinch of hot pepper flakes, served over whole wheat couscous • Whole grain pita pizzas topped with mushrooms, spinach, leftover grilled chicken and mozzarella
If you have more time to cook breakfast on the weekend, don't be afraid to make double the amount and save it for weekdays. Items like pancakes (which can be reheated in the toaster), oatmeal (which can be frozen in portions) and vegetable frittatas (which refrigerate well for a few days) can all work.
Embrace "planned extras" and make more than you need for dinner so that certain ingredients will work for breakfast, lunch and beyond. Grilled chicken works perfectly on a sandwich the next day, roasted veggies top a pizza beautifully and chili can be transformed into enchilada in a snap.
Put the intimidating cookbooks away, and try these super simple recipes that are just as delicious: • Cheesy Frittata – eggs, spinach, diced potato, red onion, milk and old cheddar cheese • Lemony Pasta – whole grain pasta tossed with grilled zucchini, cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, chickpeas and lemon juice • Loaded Sweet Potato – baked sweet potato topped with black beans, green onion, tomato, cilantro and a spoonful of plain yogurt
According to the Dietitians of Canada, you can have a whole kitchen full of supplies, but there are five you really need to cook your meals: • Sharp knives – including a paring knife for small slices • Box grater – for grated vegetables, citrus zest and shredded cheese • Immersion (hand-held) blender – perfect for puréeing vegetable soups right in the pot • Steamer basket – makes cooking tender-crisp veggies a snap • Instant-read thermometer – so you know when food is cooked to safe temperatures (no more guessing!)
It sounds simple, but is a step many people plunging into cooking for the first time forget: read your recipe the whole way through so that you know what's involved. Get your ingredients and tools ready accordingly and make cooking that much easier.
There are certain items you should always have in your kitchen. While fresh produce and dairy products are great to buy regularly, these ingredients can be stocked at any time: • Frozen vegetables and fruit • Whole grains, such as quinoa, oats, brown rice and barley • Canned salmon and chunk light tuna • Canned or dried legumes, such as chickpeas, black beans and lentils • Spices, garlic, vinegars and oils
Suggestions for meals that use only one major cooking tool (therefore reducing clean-up time by half): • Go quick: Cook simple skillet fajitas with sautéed onions, garlic, chicken and bell peppers. Serve the mixture in warm tortillas with avocado, cheese and salsa. • Go slow: Make satisfying slow-cooker stews with beef, pork or dried legumes, root veggies, herbs and spices, simmered in flavourful broth.
Marinating inexpensive cuts of meat, such as pork shoulder, lamb shanks or beef brisket, adds flavour while it tenderizes, explain the Dietitians of Canada. It's easy to marinade meat in a plastic freezer bag, anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours. Check out the recipe for sesame flank steak here.
Once you create your own stock (which just needs a bit of time, some vegetables, chicken or beef if you'd like), you can have soup any day by adding in pasta, more veggies or whatever your favourite ingredients are.
Besides the benefits of vegetarianism, which we know are myriad, using proteins like chickpeas, lentils, black beans instead of meat will cut the cost of your grocery bill significantly.
Eliminate hidden salts and fats, and make your own pasta sauce like this: • Lightly sauté onions and garlic in a little olive oil • Add low-sodium canned tomatoes and simmer • Season with freshly ground pepper and herbs such as basil or oregano
You may be scared to give your kids knives, but even getting them to do things like measure ingredients or mix up a salad (or even better, cleaning up!) teaches them from an early age about making healthy meals regularly.
Teens who eat meals with their families and help out in the kitchen are more likely to make better food choices, according to the Dietitians of Canada — they're also less likely to have eating disorders. Make it fun for them by letting them put together their own meals, whether it's tacos, fajitas or pizza created buffet style.
It's always a good idea to add a little interest into the mix, especially once your regular meals start getting tired. Challenge your family or friends to pick a new recipe to try a month, and each person has to take the responsibility for it. Once they make it, judge away — and more than likely, discover a new favourite.
Smoothies are massively trendy right now, and even better, they're so easy to make. Literally, it's a blender, and the healthy, fresh ingredients you choose to combine. This is another great way to get kids involved in cooking — let them pick the foods, and even hit the blend button (which you know they'll love).
Especially for those cooking for one, there's no reason why you can't eat breakfast for dinner. To bulk it up, try adding veggies like sautéed spinachs and mushrooms to poached eggs, yogurt on top of French toast or a Greek omelette complete with feta, tomatoes, red onions and olives.
When cooking for one or two, throwing whatever veggies are in your fridge together can be a great choice. Literally, the formula for stir-fries is a few veggies, some olive oil, maybe a bit of garlic, a protein and a grain. A complete meal in one!
Don't even look at the iceberg lettuce — if you want to get serious about salads, it's all about baby spinach, mixed greens or arugula. And try out these additions: • Sliced fresh pear, dried cranberries, toasted almonds and crumbled blue cheese • Grilled salmon, green onion, grapefruit or orange pieces, and celery, and serve with a side of crusty whole grain bread • Cherry tomatoes, English cucumber, minced red onion, lentils and barley
If you're planning to entertain friends, you can do it without ordering in. Try preparing things like leafy green salads, chilis, lasagnas, curries and stews a day in advance, or pasta salads a couple of days prior. And just ... make a lot of it. If it doesn't get eaten that night, it can always be leftovers after.
If you're crunched for time in general but still want to be social, be amazingly productive by inviting your friends over for a cooking party. Settle on two or three recipes, split up the ingredients (or at least, the cost) and quadruple the serving size. Then, have fun and cook! Everyone gets a meal, and hopefully, a bit to take home as well.
Forget adding in filler — if you put nutrient-rich ingredients into dishes, they'll help fill you up and add serious health factors. For example: • Cheese – just a sprinkle of strong-tasting cheese such as Parmesan, Asiago or aged cheddar fills your food with flavour • Pesto – it's bursting with basil, so you just need a spoonful to turn plain pasta into a gourmet meal • Nuts – toasting nutrient-rich nuts brings out their rich flavour, so a handful will do
It may seem like a boring way to eat your veggies, but guess what? Steaming vegetables is also incredibly healthy, and incredibly simple. Try out new produce you've never had that's in season to spice things up if you like.
We've talked a bit about sneaking fruits and veggies into your diet, but these ideas are truly inventive. • Blend a handful of spinach or kale into a fruit smoothie • Mash cooked cauliflower together with potatoes • Add puréed butternut squash to homemade macaroni and cheese • Shred carrots, zucchini or onions into spaghetti sauce • Stir canned puréed pumpkin into whole grain pancake or muffin batter • Sprinkle berries onto breakfast cereal or yogurt
You know what's great about the Dietitians of Canada? They encourage dessert — albeit with a healthier edge. Check out these ideas for making your favourite baked goods more nutritious: • Replace at least half of the enriched white flour with whole grain flour • Replace a quarter of the sugar with skim milk powder • Replace half of the fat in muffins, quick breads and cookies with mashed fruit or vegetables, such as unsweetened applesauce or puréed sweet potato • Use milk instead of water
Dessert is the part of the meal that gets the bad rap, but there are plenty of hidden (read: unnecessary) fats in meals as well. Check out these ideas for keeping the flavour, but losing the fats: • Use evaporated milk instead of cream for a luscious pasta Alfredo • Substitute lower-fat yogurt for mayonnaise to make a creamy salad dressing • Sweeten whole grain hot cereal with fruit, such as bananas, apples or peaches, instead of sugar • Use lemon juice, garlic, herbs and spices instead of salt to flavour savoury dishes
Bland food is just that — boring. Here are five flavours to add that will make seriously anything taste better: • Red pepper flakes deliver delicious heat to lightly sautéed greens • Fresh lime juice is a tangy addition to fish, avocado or fresh tomato salsa • Garlic is perfect for pasta, potatoes and peas, and it makes a tofu-and-veggie stir-fry sizzle • Ginger spices up butternut squash soup and adds depth to beef and pork dishes • Cinnamon pairs sweetly with apples, squash and sweet potatoes
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text: Harish Sharma, who had contested the 2012 assembly election from the Mandi seat on the HLP ticket, left the party and joined the BJP at a function held at the Dhumal's Samirpur residence here on Sunday. He was accompanied by his friends who also joined the BJP. Sharma said HLP had no future in the state and BJP was the right party to take the nation further. Dhumal welcomed all in the party and thanked them for their timely step to rejoin the BJP.


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What type is Abby Sciuto, the goth chick from NCIS? I believe her to be an xNTP. I would go more with INTP since she tends to use Ti more than Ne.
This is a discussion on Abby Sciuto (the goth chick from NCIS) within the Guess the type forums, part of the What's my personality type? category; What type is Abby Sciuto, the goth chick from NCIS? I believe her to be an xNTP. I would go ...
What type is Abby Sciuto, the goth chick from NCIS? I believe her to be an xNTP. I would go more with INTP since she tends to use Ti more than Ne.
I've seen her typed ENFP a lot.
ENFP makes the most sense to me. I used to think she was a ENTP or some form of a NT since she was such a great, analytical scientist, but let's face it: your career really doesn't determine your Myers Briggs type (with some obvious exceptions. Director Shepard = ENTJ, anyone?). To me, she's a perfect xNFP: scatterbrained but loveable, would do absolutely anything for the people she loves, and always warm to people unless someone gives her a reason not to be. Before Kate died, she acted more like an undeveloped ENTP because her characer was written to be much darker and more morbid. Since they've developed her character more over the past six years, she's been a solid ENFP through and through.
Remember in the season 3 finale, when Gibbs was in the hospital and Ziva and Abby bitch-slapped each other? If Abby was a NT, she would not have the reaction to Ziva's lack of outward emotion like she did. Ziva, being either a ISTP or a INTJ, was uncomfortable with the display of emotions in a way Abby never is. If they were both T's or NTs, there wouldn't be as much of an argument to start up.
She always embraces her inner child in a way that I can only see as a xxFP thing, since I am one and so are two of my closest friends. It just...clicks.
All I know is that abby is a big F. And yeah, she seems o be very comfy with a lot of people wish makes her an E. I agree with the ENFP typing.
Director shepard strikes me more of an introvert. She seems to keep to herself more often than not, maybe that is what the office does to a person.
Mcgee, classic INTP?
I used to see McGee as a INTP, but I'm actually getting more of a INFP-vibe from him lately. I think he is someone who's comfortable with rules, but he seems much more sensitive to criticism than a Ti-dom would be. He's satisfied with his skills, and yeah, sometimes he's a little awkward, but he cares more about helping people than about all those cool systems (although he does love them). His Fi is strong - for some reason I just can't see a INTP calling in "sick" to stand up for family and help clear his sister of murder accusations.
His feelings are very easily hurt, as shown on multiple occasions, and in the beginning, all he really wanted was to "belong" to the team.
McGee: So no more hazing? *hopeful glimmer in eyes*
Tony and Kate: *give each other a look* (Overenthusiastically): SURE!!!
Speaking of the rest of them....
Gibbs: ISTP or INTJ?
Ziva: See Gibbs
Tony: ESFP. ESTJ when stressed
Ducky: INFJ or INTP. Thinking INFJ
Jenny: Still ENTJ. I just can't see her being a I. Her Te is just too strong, and she's not nearly as good as hiding her emotions and anger as Gibbs is.
Vance: ISTJ with some really creepy Ni tendencies.
Palmer: Who knows what the autopsy gremlin is at this point? Maybe a ISFJ?
Kate: Well, we know she's a SJ for sure, but I just can't figure her out. xSFJ? ISTJ?
Ari: A really, really, REALLY hot ISTP. Swoooooooon.
Oh, I love Palmer. He's so cute and so inappropriate. It's adorable. Just had to say.
How about FBI agent Fornell, I am thinking ISTJ.
And Trent Kort? I love this guy, so mysterious.
I agree with your description of Fornell. Explains why he and Gibbs are yet another old married couple on the show. Kort is xSTP, no doubt. Question is whether it's E or I. Whatever it is, he's one selfish SOB, isn't he?
Any thoughts on the characters I listed?
Comes with the territory I guess. Well for Kort.
I have no comment on most of what you put in except for Kate... strikes me more as an extrovert, especially when she flirts.
I always have trouble figuring out Ziva. She seems like she should be a ISTP in most ways, but then she has this whole sense of "duty" and "loyalty" and what she should be like to her father and her coworkers. When she's stressed, all her deepest emotions come pouring out, like tertiary Fi.
I'm confident that Gibbs is a INTJ.


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Alexandra Burke (featuring Pitbull) - All Night Long (new video!)
Hol' up, hol' up...what? How in tarnation does a previous X-Factor winner in Alexandra Burke end up within the Beaston pages? Well, for starters, our love of pop tunes with catchy hooks that make us wanna shimmy shake our shoulders, along with the sexy beast known as Pitbull, is quite possibly the perfect concoction of cheese and "ugh's" that make us love this song...and now video.
Now, this is not the first time that Ms. Burke has wound up on a certain repetitive playlist or two of ours. Frankly, we're really fans of this, oh and this...and definitely this one. And just because we don't write about this genre very often, sometimes it just feels right.
Plus Alexandra and Pitbull's song All Night Long (now with subsequently "eh, ok!" visuals) needs no further justification other than the fact that it made us briefly forget that a song of the same name by Lionel Richie ever existed. Plus, Papi Pit raps something about "unleashing a beast".
Big win, Burke and 'Bull.
mp3: Alexandra Burke (featuring Pitbull) - All Night Long