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Why do people oversharpen?
April 13, 2013, 09:49:35 AM »
I have noticed this trend recently of over sharpening to the point of nasty artifacts and smooth areas taking on an orange peel effect. Why do people do this? Particularly amateurs with images that only get viewed on the web.
Can they not see what they are doing to their images?
I do a small amount of sharpening at output* depending on lens used then leave it up to the client to sharpen for their intended use as sharpening for print will mean the image is too gritty for small web use.
*usually just the normal/soft look from the old capture one in C1-7
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April 13, 2013, 10:15:44 AM »
I suspect it's two things - at least. One is the overemphasis on sharpness in photographs, the "sharper is always better" mantra that, while widely believed, is of course false. Then there are less knowledgeable photographers who don't understand that sharpening can be overdone to the point of the kinds of artifacts you describe. "Hey, if LR lets me slide the sharpness control all the way over, it must be OK!"
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April 13, 2013, 12:32:17 PM »
perhaps their camera or some web-based scaling does this by default?
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Quote from: MrSmith on April 13, 2013, 09:49:35 AM
I have noticed this trend recently of over sharpening to the point of nasty artifacts and smooth areas taking on an orange peel effect. Why do people do this?
Because they don't have a clue how to sharpening properly...
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April 13, 2013, 01:58:40 PM »
Quote from: Schewe on April 13, 2013, 01:52:25 PM
Because they don't have a clue how to sharpening properly...
And that's the truth.
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April 13, 2013, 03:16:04 PM »
Given that you suggest that the culprits are those whose images you say "only get used on the web", then that may be a large part of the answer. We all know that no normal computer monitor is capable of displaying a photograph well (in any meaningful sense) but I suspect that you are correct that many photographs never get printed.
For those that do, however, I further suspect that many of the images that we see on web pages and in chatrooms like this are Jpeg versions of photographs that may have been correctly sharpened for the production of a large print, but then compressed for the web in a way that caricatures the sharpening.
Certainly I agree that many of the images that get posted here do look grossly over-sharpened and also over-saturated. But that may not be how they look when outputted to print as the authors intended.
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April 13, 2013, 03:20:52 PM »
If you over-sharpen an image visually, then back off, the result is, the image looks less sharp. That fools the brain. I think the trend is to go the other way hence over sharpening. But the bigger issue is sharpening visually for any output
than to the screen is fraught with issues! What looks butt ugly on-screen can look fantastic on output. WYS isn't WYG.
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April 13, 2013, 07:01:47 PM »
Quote from: MrSmith on April 13, 2013, 09:49:35 AM
I have noticed this trend recently of over sharpening to the point of nasty artifacts and smooth areas taking on an orange peel effect. Why do people do this?
Two reasons;
1. Because they can.
2. Because the sharpening tool doesn't warn them when they go too far.
I'm not trying to be a Smart Aleck here, this is serious. Nothing is stopping them, so why would they?
The follow-up question then becomes; If they knew when to stop, would they?
Can they not see what they are doing to their images?
Actually, that's part of the issue. When is enough, enough? The sharpening tool will not warn you, not how much more is needed, and not how much it is overdone. It could, but it doesn't. So we'll have to do it by eye, and we're really not that good in pinpointing the optimum setting by eye. One can gain experience by trying, but maybe that is not such an efficient method to find out.
Let's address the issue in an analytical way.
The maximum possible sharpness, without artifacts, is reached when two adjacent pixels (or an edge) jump(s) exactly from the minimum possible brightness to the maximum possible brightness, e.g. from 0 to 255 in an 8-bit channel. That assumes the original subject was such a sharp edge, with maximum contrast. No smooth transition, just an abrupt jump. That is only possible when these pixels or edges happen to be aligned exactly with the pixel grid. If we were to shift the image half a pixel, then the edge transition of brightness would go from 0% to 50% to 100%. That's consistent with the Shannon/Nyquist principle, that it takes more than 2 pixels to reliably reconstruct 1 cycle (~line-pair). Therefore the brightness of pixels on a slanted edge would transition from 0% to 100% depending on the contribution ratio of both pixels across the edge.
Natural images (taken with lenses, area averaging sensels, and demosaicing) will not be able to make such a steep transition, there will be a very slightly gradual transition. That transition (AKA Edge Spread Function or ESF) is at best equal to a Gaussian blur with radius 0.323, as plotted in the following chart:
Now, when we know that the theoretically best possible artifact free sharpness corresponds to a Gaussian blur of 0.323, then we can determine the maximum possible contrast between any pixel and its neighbor. For that we could take a single white pixel, say RGB[255,255,255], on a black background RGB[0,0,0], and blur (convolve) that with a 0.323 Gaussian blur (Point Spread Function, PSF).
That will set the central pixel to 196.7591, and its brightest neighbors to 13.6177, or a ratio of 14.45:1 for a horizontal / vertical neighbor. That is therefore the highest possible per pixel contrast, anything more is a signal that it is over-sharpened. That is for a perfectly aligned per pixel contrast, which will be halved when the edge falls exactly halfway two pixels. Therefore the optimal sharpness-zone is between a per pixel contrast of 7.23:1 and 14.45:1, but never more than the latter.
That should make it relatively easy for a modern software producer to create a signal zone in their sharpening dialog that indicates optimal/over sharpening. Unfortunately they instead seem to be hibernating (or worse).
For printed output, one might want to over-sharpen a bit at the native printing resolution, to pre-compensate for diffusion losses in the output medium and/or due to the specific printing technology.
Last Edit: April 13, 2013, 08:12:37 PM by BartvanderWolf
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April 13, 2013, 08:06:00 PM »
I agree that most folks use the wrong tools for sharpening or have no idea how to use the tools they have. Lots of art show photographers have been pushed into bigger and bigger canvas prints to keep up with the competition and thus are using way too much enlarging for the pixels available. Rather than learning how to up-res properly they try the sharpening route with predictably poor results.
You can't sharpen correctly for your output printing by using your monitor. Here's the foolproof way: Nik Sharpening tools. Use Nik Presharpener for screen viewing. That's where you can use your monitor to judge what it will look like on someone else's monitor. But if you are going to print it, use Nik's Output sharpener. Use their defaults for whatever paper or canvas you will be using. I guarantee it'll look like crap on your monitor. Print it anyway. If you're like me, you'll throw away your previous prints. Yes, it's that good. Yes, it's that easy. No, I don't work for Nik or Google. Yes, there are other sharpening tools out there but I see no need for me to bother with testing them.
It took me a few months to get the courage to print my first Nik Output sharpened image despite how lousy it looked on my Eizo monitor.
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April 13, 2013, 08:54:22 PM »
Mrs Smith,
The question can't be satisfactorily answered without reference to specific images. People post images for different reasons. Some post images of themselves to declare that they are, or were, at a particular location. "Look at me! Look at me! Aren't I cool!"
For such images, 'pop' is more desired than appropriate sharpening, and the occasional blown highlight and/or blocked shadow is of no concern.
Others post images to demonstrate how sharp their new lens or camera can be, but without a comparison of the identical scene shot with another lens or camera with an equally appropriate amount of sharpening applied, showing 100% crops, no firm conclusions can be reached about the resolving merits of the new lens or camera. An image from a P&S camera can look as as sharp as the same scene shot with 40mp MFDB, at a particular print size.
If one is exploring the potential of one particular aspect of lens performance, such as resolving power, then it should be no surprise that one would attempt to extract the maximum amount of detail from any test images, which of course requires serious sharpening. If it so happens that other parts of the image which contain little or no detail, and which should be smooth, are adversely affected by the sharpening, it is of no consequence in relation to the purpose of the exercise, but it would be of consequence if such images had been processed for sale and exhibition. In such cases one would be advised to selectively sharpen certain parts of the image that contain detail whilst protecting other areas that have no detail.
Likewise, if one were exploring the potential of a new design of sensor to produce clean shadows, and comparing that quality with another design of sensor, one would probably shoot images of the same very high contrast scene with both cameras, then raise the shadows till the noise became apparent in both images, so that one could clearly see the noise, not because one likes to see noise, but in order to compare the degree of noise. However, if one were processing such images for sale or to hang on one's wall, one would certainly not want to see noisy shadows.
Hope I've clarified this for you.
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April 14, 2013, 02:38:51 AM »
Sharpening, like saturation, contrast and other parameters seems to be ones where the public wants "larger than life", while some purists wants "realistic" values. Is this not a general social mechanism in which the "masses" want to make sure that their friends get the message, while the elites wants to distinguish themselves from the masses by using more subtle cues that takes another member of the elite to recognize?
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April 14, 2013, 03:12:35 AM »
Downscaling to web size images is a bit tricky. I guess LR makes a good job of it.
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Quote from: MrSmith on April 13, 2013, 09:49:35 AM
I have noticed this trend recently of over sharpening to the point of nasty artifacts and smooth areas taking on an orange peel effect. Why do people do this? Particularly amateurs with images that only get viewed on the web.
Can they not see what they are doing to their images?
I do a small amount of sharpening at output* depending on lens used then leave it up to the client to sharpen for their intended use as sharpening for print will mean the image is too gritty for small web use.
*usually just the normal/soft look from the old capture one in C1-7
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April 15, 2013, 12:22:40 AM »
I think MrSmith is referring to an image that Ray posted under "Zooms or Primes" I like Ray and he is a good photographer My guess is he oversharpened w/o viewing the image downscaled for the web. We are all human and I'm the first to admit my mistakes, I make quite a few! LuLa is usually a civilized forum so Mr Smith if you have a personal issue with someone please take it off line. I'm glad you did bring up the topic because of it I will try the Nik sharpening software! And I'd like to thank Ray for his post I learned how good the Nikkor 85mm 1.8 lens really is.
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April 15, 2013, 03:57:11 AM »
Absolutely nothing personal against any LuLa member and the posts/thread you refer to was a cordial one without venom. And those images were crops to show the sharpness differences in 2 particular lenses not finished portfolio pieces.
My opening post refers to a trend I have noticed growing over time which people seem happy to comment on, I expect they can think of many instances where they have noticed this trend.
As you were.
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Quote from: marcmccalmont on April 15, 2013, 12:22:40 AM
I think MrSmith is referring to an image that Ray posted under "Zooms or Primes" I like Ray and he is a good photographer My guess is he oversharpened w/o viewing the image downscaled for the web. We are all human and I'm the first to admit my mistakes, I make quite a few! LuLa is usually a civilized forum so Mr Smith if you have a personal issue with someone please take it off line. I'm glad you did bring up the topic because of it I will try the Nik sharpening software! And I'd like to thank Ray for his post I learned how good the Nikkor 85mm 1.8 lens really is.
Not a problem, Marc, but thanks for your support. However, I did also wonder if Mr Smith was directing his question mainly at me for oversharpening those recent lens-comparison images, but apparently he wasn't. The fact is, when doing such comparisons I'll try various degrees of sharpening in order to get a better practical perspective on the significance of such differences.
Whilst the resolution differences in the centre of many of my test shots are not that significant with D800E, which probably motivated me to oversharpen them in search of visible differences, I'm now seeing a noticeably greater difference in the centre when comparing the two lenses on the D7100, but not so great a difference at the edges of course.
Last Edit: April 15, 2013, 06:24:15 AM by Ray
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April 15, 2013, 08:58:10 AM »
Sharpening is one reason why i like to control my output; I have a large format printer so can do some trail and error searching for the best possible sharpening - i Like.
I have always liked to control the photographic process from start to finnish.
If i send images to magazines i have a standard procedure and check the outcome when i get my copy. Accordingly i make adjustments...
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April 15, 2013, 11:48:41 AM »
Optimum sharpening is hard. There is no good soft proof for sharpening. As Bart points out the sharpening tools don't say do more do less or whoa.
Part of the problem is defining optimum sharpening what does an optimum sharpened image look like--especially a optimum sharpened print. Back 100 years or so ago when I printed color negatives I never got good results until I finally saw one of my negatives printed by a great printer and found out what a good print was. From then on it was easy to get good results. I had a target. I think the same holds with sharpening. Once you see one of your images printed with optimum sharpening, the light goes on, and you know what the target is.
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April 16, 2013, 12:24:49 PM »
I think we would also need to define what 'over sharpening' is, what is over sharp for some is good sharpening for another. I remember when canon came out with what they considered was optimum capture sharpening for the 1DsII at the time, USM 300,0.3,0 and the forums were full of people saying just how OTT that amount was. Once we can define what is correct sharpening we can work out who to point a finger at. Until that point and given that like colour it's a matter of taste anyway, perhaps we can just carry on with our lives?
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April 16, 2013, 02:34:38 PM »
I'm talking about creating detail that isn't there like the aforementioned orange peel effect that is artefacts from over sharpening.
I don't worry about other peoples images so I can carry on with my life without getting anxious about them
but wondered what was the thinking behind the phenomenon.
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Howdy y'all. Please help me settle a friendly dispute.
What is the par of your local courses? Are they all par 54? Do you make a 700 foot hole a par 3 because the score are "relative" to the others? I support the argument that creating par 4s and 5s on a course make it more interesting, but my fellow Santa Feans don't agree.
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Regarding the par-6 1500' uphill hole mentioned in this discussion. Personally, I find that to be ridiculous. Why stop there? Why not make each target 1 mile and call it a par-25. Is longer really better?????
What is the purpose of a well designed course if you have to simply throw for a distance record multiple times just to get a chance to hit the chains after 5-6 throws?
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A 1600' uphill par-6 sounds excessive to me. But I remember a quarter-mile par-5 hole (on an extinct course) that was tremendous fun to play, despite my rather meager arm.
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Well, we just went out and played that hole on Saturday. A couple of things should be mentioned in regards to that long hole. First off, we are only in the design process at this time so nothing is set in stone. Second, this course is going to be designed as a difficult course. If you don't like the idea of playing a difficult course, then you can pass it up. There are some of us out there that want to be challenged and get bored throwing ace runs all day. Ace runs are fun for a day or two and then we want something challenging again. Also, a longer ace is much more fun to watch than a chip shot. Our pin positions get changed regularly so that you don't get bored playing the same thing day in and day out. So we can have a position in an ace run place or it might get moved long. That way the course changes and doesn't get so monotonous.
Lastly, in regards to that long position, our design will probably have two separate baskets available. The lower basket will have maybe two to three separate positions and can be played if desired for daily play. We put in a stake on Saturday for a par 3 position (right where the hill starts to climb but still not too short). Those looking to challenge themselves can play to the longer basket. I played the longer basket with my friend the other day and got an 8. He got a 6. I could see someone with a large arm getting a 5. The bottom section of the hole is flat for a while and then climbs steeply. There are also cacti on the hillside. It is not for the faint of heart. We considered calling it IGKYA - It's Gonna Kick Your A$s! It is definitely a hole where you need to plan out each shot so that you don't get out of position and in trouble.
We as a group are trying to look forward and not be constrained by the old par 3 system that a lot of us find to be outdated. We want to have a course that is very challenging alongside a shorter but still challenging more "normal" course. We have the land to do it. We want something that people will talk about (which is apparently already happening) and a course that would be worthy of a tournament with top pros, testing them in all aspects of their game. Look at ball golf, it is the same way. They just played a tournament at Bethpage Black which is a very difficult course. I doubt that many non-serious ball golfers would be out on that course on a regular basis because they understand the difficulty level. But when the top pros get on that course it truly tests them which is what you want in a tournament. Granted distance is only part of someone's game but it is a definite factor.
Our objective right now is to set up some holes, get some stakes in the ground and start testing the layout later this year. If there are any DGers in the area we will post up when it might be possible to check it out. We have competing teams laying things out because we want to get the best possible design. So if something doesn't cut the mustard it will probably get cut. Decisions will get made on a hole by hole basis. We have two separate teams putting up the "long course" layout.
all of the courses around here are par 3's, some of them have course par marked on the tee signs but those are for the casuals. we play them all as 3's.
18 holes, Par 3 per hole = 54 is par. Start from there.
To answer the question;Coachman is a short par 54,most shoot under.Taylor has many pin placements and in its toughest it could be a par 57.Cliff Stevens is 21 hole par 57 with a hard to par 700ft hole,most shoot over par there.Forrest hills is open and long,it offers red and blue tees with pars of 54 and 57.The course is too new to tell if those are high or low.
Oops I should have said cliff is a par 63.
So if we are gonna do 4 and 5 for more distance then what about 2 for under 200'? hmmm....
I feel the same way Ryan. Things here are abnormal to say it politically... I understand that people say it doesn't matter and I believe that in a score by score comparison. But a 700ft hole is not a par three in the same way that a 200ft hole is not a par 4. People here don't seem to get that at all. Every time I try to explain the basis for par, it falls on deaf ears and garners dumbfounded looks. I have tried to stop it all together. I can't help it when I step onto the pro tee for 14 at Sipapu though...
That whole is an obvious par four. The state singles scorecards were averaged for Every division (adv and pro= pro tee, all else= am tee) and even with all divisions the average score on that whole was still over 4.3...
The only real answer that I have ever heard is "yes it is wrong, but it helps keep things easier with all par three's and it's been wrong so we are gonna keep it that way." I can live with that... It is stupid but feasible.
Frustrating. we need to get together and throw soon. Something about that midwesterner sense, missing. :)
Par 3 has been used as mentioned for the ease of scoring and foundation of throw per basket.I play using 4 & 5 on baskets that have become a challenge as I age along with injuries.Age/injury factor should not be the argument for 4/5 par,just install those in the next game..throw/play on.Enjoy the flight.
Absolutely brother. In the end, the argument for par 54 all the time is simply laziness. Not to mention the fact that most players in our state have never played a long, tight midwestern course and don't understand the beauty of a par 68 or par 70 course.
We certainly need to get together soon, its been too long. I'll hit you up!
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Tonight, after work, I'm driving out to SUNY Cortland to visit Ryan for the weekend. I haven't taken this drive in over a month- almost two months- and I'm actually a little nervous. It gets very dark very early and driving in the dark already makes me nervous- not to mention I'll be driving almost […] [Read More]


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Statement from the Prosser campaign:
Statement of Brian Schimming, director, Justice Prosser's Recount Effort, regarding the disenfranchisement of votes of 18 nuns from the Valley of our Lady Monastery in Prairie du Sac, Sauk County:
"While we have been reluctant to make public comments during the recount period, the Kloppenburg campaign's attack on the votes of 18 nuns from the Valley of our Lady Monastery in Prairie du Sac is wrong at best and totally reprehensible at worst.
"This recount is costing Wisconsin taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars already. There is to date not one shred of evidence whatsoever that it will change the outcome of the election. To make this extremely costly and sorry spectacle even worse by challenging the legitimate votes of 18 nuns at a monastery is a breathtaking abuse of the recount process."
"I would simply ask Ms. Kloppenburg to act at the most basic level of decency; apologize to the 18 nuns who reside at the monastery for her campaign's interference with their right to vote, withdraw her objection and ask that the ballots be reinstated."
The City of Brookfield's recount of its state Supreme Court race votes started Thursday with an objection to opening and counting the first six ballot bags because they were not completely cinched at the top, leaving an open gap.
Bill Hotz, a representative for JoAnne Kloppenburg's campaign, objected to opening the bags, saying there was no way to know if they were secure and untampered. Brandon O'Bryon, from the campaign for incumbent Justice David Prosser, said they should be opened. He cited testimony from Brookfield City Clerk Kristine Schmidt about the protective custody her office takes of ballot bags after the election.
Schmidt said the bags were heavy with the ballots from Wards 1, 2 and 3, which places strain on the plastic bags, causing tears and a gap at their opening, which is sealed with a red security tie.
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The Balangoda estate is in one of the more beautiful corners of the planet. It is situated in the low-grown Ruhunu district and shares geography with the breathtaking Yala National Park. The park is comprised of wild brush, ocean beaches, jungles, rocky terrain, and numerous lakes and rivers. Because of the wide variety terrain, the park is home to animal life of all description, from leopards to Asian elephants, wild boar, crocodiles, painted storks, and of course the Sri Lanka Junglefowl. Although the Ruhunu district is perhaps better known for its parkland than tea acreage, the region produces some fabulous teas every bit as colorful and full of life as its wild inhabitants!
This bold Ceylon Balangoda FP (Flowery Pekoe) Tea offers strength without bitterness, and a fine rich flavor. Strong enough for breakfast and takes milk and sugar well. Also a fine afternoon tea served plain. Use one teaspoon per cup and steep about 3 minutes in freshly boiled water.
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Congratulations on having the perseverance to post for 600 consecutive days! Good Luck on reaching your next milestones!! Warren
Congratulations on Earning over 1.4 MM points, enjoy your nice red ATV. Very few buddies ever reach that level,. that is commitment. Wishing you the very best in life. Lets be buddies. Shep
Congratulations on earning 1.2 points, real dedication. Lets be buddies. Thanks. Shep
Thanks for the link to "What happens when Wall Street breaks the law? Not much". It is a very good article.
Congrats on getting passed one year of consecutive days of posting, happy new year!
That's good, you should get angry but then you should do something about it. First, get informed- that isn't a news article; it's an opinion piece and a poorly written one at that. It really doesn't spell out any credible injustice. Do your research and contact your lawmakers. They'll listen to someone who is informed before they listen to someone reacting to an editorial piece. Good luck!
here's another for you. http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/30/opinion/etzioni-sec/index.html?hpt=hp_c2 and i see you're getting close to 1 year consecutive. keep it up. the first year is the hardest.
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Great post about GS just a little while ago!
Great post about Goldman Sachs and speculative trading. I've know about this for awhile, and I still don't understand why it isn't spread about on the nes more. But again with that money I'm sure the media is held in check by Goldman and it buddies so that they don't look bad in the eye of the US comsumer!


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My approach to plastic surgery is to provide the patient with care that meets or exceeds their expectations. I bel;ieve that a satisfied patient begins with a very strong doctor patient relationship. I believe in patient education, realizing that an educated patient is a happier patient. My being able to understand what the patient wishes to accomplish and that they have a realistic expectation about how changing the body image will impact their lives is essential. I place a strong emphasis on my patient's health and safety and my aim is to treat every patient like I would want to be treated.
Keeping up with the latest medical techniques along with many years of experience allows me to achieve the results that meet and exceed expectations.
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We understand that every consultation begins with the first phone call to the office. Therefore, your consultation starts with our patient care coordinator who is well versed in plastic surgery, not just an appointment, scheduler and who is dedicated to the needs of our patients. Our patients sometimes wish to meet with the patient care coordinator first in an effort to better understand their options prior to meeting with the doctor. We provide as much information as possible to patients and for some surgeries such as facelifts, tummy tucks, eyelid surgery, liposuction and nose surgery we provide mirror imaging to allow the patient a sneak peek at what the end result should look like.
During the complimentary consultation with Dr. Ness (usually lasting 30-45 minutes) we discuss all the issues related to the procedure the patient is interested in. We will include the risks and the benefits along with any other alternative treatments available. if there is a consultation that involves other disciplines such as skin care, introductions or appointments may be made with one of our dermatologists or our esthetician. After all questions are answered the patient is directed to our patient care coordinator for the surgical quote and to view photos of previous patients. We encourage our patients to ask questions and to speak with other patients and are happy to provide references.
Our state of the art surgical facility is AAAASF accredited which means we have had our surgical suite accredited and inspected for safety and adhere to the strictest of standards. We emphasize patient privacy and safety. Our operating rooms contain the latest and most modern equipment. Anesthesia is provided by Certified Nurse Anesthetists who are specialized in out patient surgery. Our staff is ACLS accredited and well known for their competence and their friendliness.
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There's a lot of useless information out there in the Twitterverse. But every once in a while, you stumble on an account that is everything you want in 140 characters. What's the best car account out there?
One of my favorites has to be the satirical @BreakingAuto. Basically, they make fun of everyone complaining about the choices in the auto industry. They don't tweet often, but when they do, they drop bombs.
Bombs like this:
BREAKING: Nation in panic as millions of barbaric cavemen suddenly descend upon '2015 Mustang' article comments sections
— breakingauto (@breakingauto) December 4, 2013
What about you? What car accounts are a must follow on your Twitter feed? Now, we're not looking for feeds pimping stories either (like Autoblog, Top Gear, or even us). What we want are cool pictures, interesting car people, funny jokes, insightful commentary, or someone that just shares all that is awesome in the car world.


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The goodness of yogurt in one tiny capsule. Contains actives cultures. Dietary supplement that gives relief from occasional gas, bloating, constipation, and lactose intolerance.
Get the goodness of yogurt without the fat, the calories or the spoon. This one-of-a-kind, dairy-free blend of probiotics guarantees delivery of active cultures where you need them. Supports intestinal health; great for every day and perfect when you travel.
A note about shipping probiotics
Our manufacturers formulate their probiotics to ensure their products retain viability until they reach the consumer. All probiotics shipped from the Pharmaca warehouse remain refrigerated until the time of shipment, and during warmer months, probiotics are shipped alongside ice packs to ensure potency (Note: Ice pack will not arrive frozen/product will not arrive cold).
Directions for Use: One capsule daily, with water or your favorite beverage. May be taken with or without food. Do not chew or crush.
Other Directions: This product has a tamper-evident foil pouch. Do not use if foil or pouch is punctured! Store in a cool, dry location. May refrigerate if desired. If pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription drugs, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use.
* Daily value not establishedThese statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Other IngredientsPalm oil, gelatin, vegetable glycerin, soy lecithin, and pectin.Contains no sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, artificial coloring, artificial flavoring or preservatives. This product contains natural ingredients; color variations are normal. May contain a minimal amount of residual milk protein.
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ETSU Track & Field Team Posts Strong Showing At Appalachian Open
Saturday, April 13, 2002Boone, N.C. (April 13, 2002) - In its final tune-up before the Southern Conference Track and Field Championships next week, East Tennessee State's track and field team had some impressive showings at the Appalachian Open hosted by Appalachian State yesterday. In all the Buccaneers totaled five first-place finishes, four seconds and three thirds on the day. On the women's side, Kim Simmons lowered her season-best effort in the 400 meters, taking first place in a time of 57.21. Right behind her was teammate Tiffany Collier who recorded a 57.41, also a season-best. Nichola Cornish finished second in the 200-meter dash in 25.49, while the 4x100-meter relay team took third with a time of 49.36. Emily Chaney recorded a top-10 finish in the 800 meters, taking ninth with a time of 2:29.83. Cheryle Howard took home a pair of first-place finishes in field events, capturing the high jump with a leap of 5-04.00 and taking the triple jump competition with an effort of 34-09.00. Brooke Deacon also had strong day, finishing second in the long jump at 17-04.25. In the men's competition David Calblon won the 400 meters in 50.24, while David Haefner took home top honors in the 5,000 meters in 15:38.86. Other top finishes for the Bucs on the men's side included a second-place by James Grufferty in the 1,500 meters with a time of 4:01.05, a third in the 800 meters by Brad Yewer, who finished in 1:56.55, and a third by Rhett Ezzell in the high jump with a 6-00.00 effort.
Complete ETSU results: Women's 100-meter: 13. Tawny Davis, 13.44 Women's 200-meter: 2. Nichola Cornish, 25.49 Women's 400-meter: 1. Kim Simmons, 57.21; 2. Tiffany Collier, 57.41 Women's 800-meter: 9. Emily Chaney, 2:29.83; 18. Jennifer Habbestad, 2:40.56 Women's 1,500-meter: 12. Emily Chaney, 5:11.21; 18. Jennifer Habbestad, 5:24.14 Women's 4x100-meter: 3. ETSU, 49.36 Women's High Jump: 1. Cheryle Howard, 5-04.00 Women's Long Jump: 2. Brooke Deacon, 17-04.25 Women's Triple Jump: 1. Cheryle Howard, 24-09.00 Women's Shot Put: 11. Meredith Charles, 25-06.75; 12. Brooke Deacon, 25-00.00 Women's Discus: 11. Meredith Charles, 66-03.00 Men's 400-meter: 1. David Calblon, 50.24; 16. Nathan Lane, 53.76 Men's 800-meter: Brad Yewer, 1:56.55; 19. Lawrence Lockhart, 2:03.70 Men's 1,500-meter: 2. James Grufferty, 4:01.05; 30. Mike Farkas, 4:31.43 Men's 5,000-meter: 1. David Haefner, 15:38.86 Men's High Jump: 3. Rhett Ezzell, 6-00.00 Men's Pole Vault: 4. Adam Ward, 13-06.00 Men's Shot Put: 7. Chad Hyder, 43-02.50 Men's Discus: 11. Mark Artua, 119-04.00; 15. Chad Hyder, 115-09.00


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Medford, Ore -- As a present for their 90th birthdays, Bob and Winifred Hood are heading to the 2014 Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.
For the Hoods the trip is just another chapter in the lives of two of the Medford area's most influential people.
At ninety years old most people are content to slow down.
"I got good genes, I exercise a lot and i know I eat well, I guess that's the answer," said Winifred Hood.
There's no slowing down Bob and Winifred Hood.
"I was quick, I get around the court," said Bob.
91 year old Bob is a Navy veteran and holds a special place in his heart for tennis.
"I was small, I couldn't play basketball, I couldn't play football, so I started playing a little tennis," said Bob.
90-year-old Winifred, or 'Win' as she's affectionately called, comes from a family of Southern Oregon philanthropists and spent years on the Founder's Board at the Oregon Institute of Technology.
"I was there when it was started, and I knew the president and I knew all the presidents as they came along," said Winifred.
Winifred also helped to found and run the Favell Museum in Klamath Falls with her first husband.
Now, as a gift from their children, Bob and Win are heading to the hallowed grass courts of Wimbledon to watch the Tennis Championships in person.
"She had said to her daughter Ann, gee it would be fun to give Bob a present to go to Wimbledon, he's always wanted to do that," said Bob.
The trip to London, adding another check mark on a long list of adventures for Bob and Win.
"Winifred and i have enjoyed a wonderful marriage for the last ten years and we're going for another ten," said Bob.
Bob and Winifred went on their first date in 1946 only to reunite and marry 55 years later in 2003.
Current Oregon Tech President Chris Maples told NBC5 News today that "Winifred's generosity is the core of the endowment of the Oregon Tech foundation."
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Cognac VS - *** Three Stars
V.S (for Very Special) , also called *** (or Three Stars) is is a cognac which youngest eau-de-vie is at least two and a half years old. A Cognac may be sold only when its youngest eau-de-vie reaches a minimum of two and a half years old, as of the first day of October following the harvest of the grapes.
Only the years of storage in oak barrels count to determine its age. Once transferred into glass, the Cognac stops maturing . It stands still.
These young cognacs are ideal to be used for Long Drinks or to make Cocktails. The fruit creams and liqueurs are also essential to make nice cocktails.
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This Cognac has been aged in oak barrels for a few years in our cellars.
While this young, powerful Cognac does not show much oak influence, it has rich aromas and a round, attractive flavour.
The colour is slightly amber due to barrel ageing.Excl. Tax: €25.83 Incl. Tax: €31.00
François Voyer - Terres de Grande Champagne
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A SportsPosterWarehouse.com poster-sized exclusive, this amazing image is a brilliant historical document of New York baseball in the '50s. Printed from the original negative, and authorized with an official MLB Authentic serialized hologram, it gives you three great teammates at ease on the first step of the Yankees dugout - always-jovial Yogi Berra, winner of more World Series Championships than any player in baseball history; poised and serious Whitey Ford, whose postseason brilliance often tipped the balance in the Bombers' favor; and All-American poster boy Mickey Mantle, whose heroic performances and aw-shucks attitude made him one of the most popular players of all-time. With stunning photographic composition, crystal-clear focus, and a subject that truly represents one of the greatest eras the game has ever seen, this is an absolute must for the wall of any long-time Yankee fan, and every baseball history buff!
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Is there an easy way to view birthdays that occurred in the recent past on Facebook? Right now, the only method I know of is to scan forward to next year, minus a day.
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you can use link address to go to view birthdays that occurred in the recent past on Facebook. http://facebook.com/?sk=bd&s=-1
Seems like the only way to check the recent past, is to go to the future. Navigate to the last page and you'll find what you're looking for.
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Evening in Paris Eau de Parfum
Evening in Paris—"The Most Famous Fragrance in the World"
Evening in Paris Eau de Parfum
Evening in Paris—"The Most Famous Fragrance in the World"
Evening in Paris or Soir de Paris, as it is known in France, came from the daring decade of the 1920s—think glittering nightlife, flapper fashion, the heady perfume of luxury. By the 1950s, Evening in Paris was touted as "the fragrance more women wear than any other in the world," yet by 1969 it had disappeared. Your many letters of request sent us searching, and we're proud now to offer this classic. 1.6 oz. spray bottle.
- First time Evening in Paris has been available in the U.S. since 1969
- Evening in Paris is a rich floral eau de parfum blended with a slightly woody base
- 1.6 oz. glass spray bottle
- Evening in Paris is also known as Soir de Paris, which means "Evening in Paris" in French
Finding products our customers request in one of our great pleasures and specialties at The Vermont Country Store, especially long-lost, memory-evoking fragrances, like Evening in Paris. Evening in Paris, once known as "The Most Famous Fragrance in the World" is back again, as evocative as ever.
Evening in Paris Eau de Parfum
Keep out of reach of children. Flammable until dry.
Alcohol, Parfum (fragrance), Aqua (water), Alpha-Isomethy
Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool,
Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Farnesol, Citral, Benzyl Alcohol,
Isoeugenol, 11BPF004-1
Shelf Life: 4+ Years
Manufactured In: France
Material - Country Of Origin: France
What Our Customers Are Saying about Our Evening in Paris Eau de Parfum …
"When I was little my mom always had a beautiful blue bottle of the most wonderful-smelling aroma I had ever smelled on her dressing table. Later I found out it was Evening in Paris parfum. She only wore it on very special occasions, as being a preacher's wife, such luxuries were considered too much for a pastor's wife to have. Dad bought it for her anyway out of the money he made working his other job as a welder for a sign company. He always gave mom what she wanted, which was never much, so when she did want something, he always found a way to get it. Evening in Paris parfum was one of those wants, but she treasured it greatly. When it was no longer available she was heartbroken. I always said if I ever found it again, I would get it for her. It is to be her Christmas gift this year. Thank you for making her dream and my promise come true." - Tommie Luster, Batesville, AR
"My Aunt, who is now 88 years old, used to exclusively wear Evening in Paris. She is a soft, special, kind and open-hearted lady who is somewhat mentally challenged. I loved her faithfully and fully as a child, and the scent brings memories filled with love and security to me and always will." - TANYA SANDERS, TONASKET, WA
"Just wanted to tell you that my daughter, in Montana, sent for my 84th birthday, via your store, Evening in Paris perfume. I've told her it has always been my favorite fragrance. Upon opening the gift-wrapped bottle, the scent brought back memories of high school prom night, USO dances, and other dates. I also enjoyed the little sign on the gift card, reading ""1946,"" my wedding year date. Sincerely, Sue Keller" - Sue Keller, Pewee Valley, KY
"When I was 12 years old, my mother gave me a birthday party and 2 of my male friends each gave me a bottle of Evening in Paris - at that time the bottle was a small round blue bottle that did not stand on end; it also had a blue tassel on the cap. This was in 1944 - I cannot remember what the fragrance smelled like. Thought this would bring back some memories." - Marlene Edwards, Goldsboro, NC
"When I was a child, we were given a small amount of money to spend at Christmas. We drew names among 5 kids. We pooled our money for our parents. Mother was always given Evening in Paris Perfume. What a memory! I am ordering a bottle for both my sisters." - Nelda Johnston, Woodville, TX
"My mother passed away 10 years ago at the age of 65 years. Evening in Paris was one of her favorites. It is nice to know that I can get some one of these days and it will bring back wonderful feelings about my Mom. Thank You" - Merryann Bujaucius, Enfield, NH
"When I was a little girl my mother used to wear this, and it smelled so good. When I got grown I began to look for that scent, and was never able to find it anywhere until I saw it in your catalogue, 30-plus years later." - sandii walker, New York, NY
"Dear Mr. Orton, I'd like to share with you a wonderful experience I had recently at a local nursing home where I was giving a lesson for a religious meeting. Most of those attending were older women. I gave a short talk on keeping alive the good memories from our past. I asked those who wanted to share to give examples of memories of family, school, pets, hobbies, etc., that were things they treasured in their hearts and minds. Then I told one of my favorite memories of my youth—the small blue bottles of Evening in Paris that my grandmother gave me on special occasions like Christmas and my birthday. I held up the bottle that I had recently received from The Vermont Country Store. Eyes lit up as I told about the loving connection between my grandmother and myself and our love for the perfume. Several of the residents had owned it when they were younger and had loved it, too. When I asked if anyone would like a spray of Evening in Paris on their wrist to help them remember the scent they all wanted it—even the one man in attendance! So I sprayed a dozen or so wrists and enjoyed the smiles on their faces as they, too, remembered. We were a group of great-smelling people. I'm so glad I mentioned the perfume to your telephone order desk a while back. Apparently others did the same and now we can enjoy both the scent and the memories again." - Janet Ridd, Holladay, UT
"Another one that went bye-bye was Evening in Paris. Thank you and your staff again!" - Serena Perkins, Camptonville, CA
"Dear Mr. Orton, Perhaps you might be interested in another cherished story of your fragrance, Evening in Paris. This is a story of a WWII veteran, married six months before Pearl Harbor. I was 19, she was 16, the year was 1936. It was my first date with any girl and she had invited me to her house to learn to dance. I had never dated before in my life and here I was supposed to oput my arms around this 16-year-old girl. She was wearing Evening in Paris perfume. The girl and the fragrance were pretty heady for a first date. I was smitten, and for a month afterwards I was haunted by the intoxicating scent of Evening in Paris. Last June we celebrated our 62nd wedding anniversary and about that time I saw your ad for Evening in Paris. I bought it for her for a Christmas present and she shrieked with delight when she opened it. It is a tale the whole family of children, grandchildren, and even one or two great-grandchildren have heard. My 'date' wore it to the 2003 family Christmas party and everyone wanted to find out what that mesmerizing fragrance had been like." - Eldredge Welton, Orange, CA
"Dear Mr. Orton, My mother wore Evening in Paris my entire childhood. When she passed away in 1977, my daughter, Margie, and I in cleaning out her belongings found a little blue bottle tucked away in her dresser drawers - maybe two drops were in the bottle. My daughter tucked the bottle in her pocket and brought it home with her to place on a special shelf in her home. Over the years she made many phone calls, wrote countless letters to find the 'little blue bottle' to no avail. Imagine my delight and surprise when I opened your latest catalog and found it. I want to thank you and bless you for making an impossible dream come true for us." - Patricia Hahn, Downey, CA
"Dear Mr. Orton, I just received my Evening in Paris cologne. When I sprayed some on my arm, I said, 'I am in heaven—that's it, that's it! I had no idea the formula would still be the same. It is wonderful. I wrote last year and asked if you could possibly get the cologne. Thank you so much for acquiring it! I never wore anything in my adult life except Evening in Paris. It was tops on gift lists. Then suddenly I went to work one day and it was gone, I was afraid forever. Bless you always for bringing back our lost products to us." - Miriam Ammons, Raleigh, NC
"When we arrived in Vermont, my sister, my best friend, and myself couldn't wait to get to your store. Needless to say it was the highlight of our trip. We're all of an age to remember buying Evening in Paris perfume for our mothers at every occasion. Visiting The Vermont Country Store was like a walk down memory lane." - Martha Grimes, Farmingdale, NY
"Dear Mr. Orton, My Love Story from the Heart. The year was 1959, the city was Munich, Germany. An American man and a German girl fall in love! In my youth, my very favorite, and only, perfume I had been wearing was Soir de Paris/Evening in Paris. Coming to America in 1962, needless to say, I had to find a new fragrance. Was I ever so happy that your catalogue found its way to my home. Thank you for bringing Evening in Paris into my life!" - Rose Marie Brown, Seattle, WA
"Dear Mr. Orton, I grew up during the Depression in a small Pennsylvania town called Monongahela. In small towns there were no department stores, so for two little girls our department store was the local 5 & 10. Before every Christmas, Mother's Day, and our mother's birthday, we would save up the little change that we made doing odd jobs for relatives and neighbors and buy our mother a teeny-tiny bottle of Evening in Paris. She was always 'surprised' and delighted and we felt we had done something wonderful. So when I saw Evening in Paris advertised in your catalogue, it brought back happy memories of long-ago days. Thank you for making the fragrance available again. As I write this, I know that my mother is smiling down and remembering also." - Shirley Chavis, Columbus, OH
"Dear Mr. Orton, Around Christmastime 2003 I thought I'd treat myself to your offer of one of my favorite fragrances, Evening in Paris. I ordered No.39712, Soir de Paris . . . I was so disappointed when it arrived, as it did not bring back any familiar memories. So I returned it. Last week I saw the entry in your catalogue for the larger, more familiar-looking bottle of cologne, No.43363. Because you seem like a warm, reputable company I thought I'd take a chance and try again. Well, I'm happy to say the minute I sprayed it on my arm I exclaimed, That's it! So thank you. I love it when I can find an old favorite. I'll keep watching your catalogue for more favorites." - Barbara Scott, Royal Oak, MI
"When I was a little girl in the 1940s, I would save my small allowance to buy Christmas gifts. Evening in Paris perfume came in small bottles and that would be my gift to my mother just about every year. I'm not certain how much she cared for the fragrance, but being a loving, caring mom, she wore it. Just seeing the blue bottle triggers fond memories of my childhood." - Judy, San Antonio, TX
"I love the way it smells. My mother grew up with it, and she was asking about it and wondering what happened to the perfume, if it was still around. I didn't know until now - wow." - Lydia Benavente, visalia, CA
"My memories of this cologne go back to my childhood when my older sister came back from living in Europe, specifically Germany and France. She brought back some of this cologne, and I fell in love with it then, and was never able to find it in New Mexico or anywhere else. I was only 10 years old, and I am well over 50 now! It brought back a feeling of romance, sensuality, gentleness, and softness. It had such a NICE smell for me! I loved it! I had these images of actually being in France with the French! Thank you for resurrecting the perfume, the smell, and the memories!" - Marilyn, Los Lunas, NM
"In the early 40s I remember my mother wearing Evening in Paris in a small blue bottle. My first husband gave me a bottle for Christmas. It is the best I have ever worn. Year of 2007 my daughter found me a bottle some place she was searching. I was so surprised and overjoyed. I'm sure the formula has been changed as maybe the original was lost or not available. But what I received was wonderful. Thank you for bringing it back. Ladies that have never worn it don't know what they are missing. My thanks, sincerely," - Irene Fackrell, Lilburn, GA
"When I was a little girl they had tiny bottles ...beautiful blue with silver cap, of Evening in Paris cologn...and I would save my money and buy it for my mother at Christmas and her birthday. It holds precious memories, for my mother has been gone since I was 17 and I am now 55. Thanks so much for finding this product. It means so much!" - Leana, Bolivar, MO
"My Aunt Fran gave it to me for Christmas every year in my youth. It was my own personal perfume - I didn't have to share Mom's." - Linda Mione, New York, NY
"Oh my gosh! I loved this perfume in the 1950's! My mom use to buy a little bottle of it at G.C.Murphy's Dime Store for 10 cents! I still have a note from my 2nd grade teacher thanking for buying her a can of the talcum powder for Christmas in 1957! I found one of the little empty bottles at an antique store and one year while shopping in Fort Knox, Kentucky at antique store I found a WHOLE SET STILL IN THE ORIGINAL BOX! I was so delighted but since it was so old it stunk to high heaven but I still enjoy having the powder, perfume, cologne stick and mini cologne in a pretty blue and silver silk lined box! Thank you for letting me share this with you!" - Annamarie Bair, Indianapolis, IN
"My mom had a bottle of Evening In Paris perfume when I was a little girl and I just loved it. Every chance I got, I was spraying it on me. Then several years later, my cousin Katie gave me a bottle of it and it brought back such fond memories. Thanks for bringing it back." - Janet Burkey, LaGrange, OH
"This was my Mom's perfume. There are so few things that bring back the memories, and this is one." - elizabeth, essex jct, VT
"Many memories of 1959. I wore it when I met my love of my life." - Dorothy, Creswell, OR
"I rememeber as a little girl one of my Mother's Aunts got her a bottle of ""Evening In Paris"" and she loved it so much. I can still smell the scent today. Nothing like it.. AWESOME!! I'm so happy it is still available. I have to get me some!! Many Thanks for still carrying this wonderful perfume. Some things just never stop being the BEST. Dianna Deckard" - Dianna Deckard, Spencer, IN
"I remember as a child how much my mother loved Evening in Paris perfume, and how Dad used to buy it for her. I gave it to Mom this past Christmas, right before Dad passed away. They were both so surprised that not only I remembered that this was Mom's favorite perfume, but that I could even find it!!! Thank you for making this last Christmas with Mom and Dad so special!" - Diane Branks, Pomona, CA
"This is my childhood memory of Evening in Paris. My father was an alcoholic. As such it was difficult for him to keep a job and provide for his family. One Christmas Eve my father was "lit" well before the Christmas tree, but he had walked in the door bearing the satin-lined gift box of Evening in Paris. I don't remember the gift making my mother much happier about my father's Christmas "CHEERS!-fulness." Yet, I always keep a silver bottle of Evening in Paris I found at an antique store on my dresser. When I need a childhood memory fix, I reach for the Evening in Paris. Sniff....waaaaaah." - Beverly Chapin, Carson City, NV
"This was the very first perfume my mother ever bought me in about the 7th grade. I fell in love with it. Every time I went into a department store or a 5 and 10 cent store, I was looking for it and the powder or anything that had that name on it. I wore it until I couldn't find it anymore. I was so glad to see it in your catalog again, so I am now going to order some more. Thank you so much." - Joyce, Cincinnati, OH
"i WAS 15 YEARS OLD AND SOMEONE GAVE ME A TINY LITTLE BOTTLE. i LOVED IT SO MUCH THAT i DID NOT USE IT. i WOULD OPEN IT AND SMELL IT. IT WAS SO PERFECT i STILL HAD THAT BOTTLE WHEN i WAS 35." - Janet Timbrell, SAINT CLOUD, FL
"I remember when I was maybe 6 years old I would go up into my Aunt Emma's bedroom and put on her Evening in Paris perfume. I loved the scent. I just found it on your website and ordered it. Although my aunt passed away three years ago, it brings back many memories of how I used to "sneak" in her room and put her perfume on. That was 45 years ago." - Sherry, Horsham, PA
"My mother used this perfume. I was born and raised in Scotland. I had no idea this perfume was still around. My Daddy used to give it to my Mother every Christmas. What memories rush back every time I smell it. Thank you for the chance to relive some wonderful memories." - Esther, Vernon, AK
"When I was a little girl growing up in the 50's, I had a wonderful mother who always put her three children above herself. One day as I was looking through her top dresser drawer, I found a tiny blue glass bottle with a blue tassel called Evening In Paris perfume. I knew that this was a secret luxury for mother and that she treasured it. My daddy had bought it for her." - Lenora Smith, Farmersville, TX
"This was the first Christmas gift my then boyfriend, now husband of 50 years, gave to me. I have always treasured it and wish I had the original bottle today. I'm so happy to find it and try it again. Thanks for bringing it back. -- Shirley" - shirley hamm, orefield, PA
"When I was a little girl in the 1950s, I remember my mom always having a bottle of Evening in Paris perfume on her dresser. I don't know why but I thought it was so pretty, and she would always tell me, "Now don't get into that!" and I wouldn't but I always remember that pretty bottle of perfume on her dresser. Wow, was I surprised to see that in your store! It brought back so many memories." - Bonnie Howell, canton, MI
"I recently purchased a bottle of this fragrance for my mother for her birthday. She told me that her mother bought this fragrance for her when she was just a young girl. So, I thought it would be a great birthday present for her (to bring back fond memories of her mother). I gave it to her yesterday, and I, too, was anxious to not only see my mother's reaction, but to see what this fragrance smelled like. You might find this hard to believe but when I was 9 years old, I had a teacher who always smelled so wonderful. I used to tell her that she smelled pretty every day in school. I've never forgotten that scent. But I also never got the chance to ask her the name of the fragrance she wore. I've been searching for that same scent now for 40 years. To my surprise, when I gave this bottle of Evening in Paris to my mother, she let me spray a little bit on myself. I could not believe it -- this was the fragrance I'd been searching for! It's absolutely incredible! My mother was very happy to receive this fragrance, too (since the last time she had it was in her mid-30s). She just turned 83 years old. I am so happy to find this very special fragrance. I just ordered another bottle (for myself this time, of course). Yes -- it is that good! Please, please, please do not ever stop making Evening in Paris available for us. Thank you so much for bringing it back (the memories are so precious to both of us). Keep up the fantastic work for bringing back products that we've all thought were gone forever. It means so much to all of your customers!" - Karen Albers, Owings Mills, MD
"Takes me back to my childhood. Since I was old enough to remember, my mom (and all my mom's friends and neighbors) and all of my aunts had their small collections of perfumes and colognes, all neatly arranged and displayed on bathroom shelves or dresser tops. They were more than scents, they were little treasures, these little bottles of different shapes and sizes. Evening In Paris was one of them. You secretly hoped other people would notice and remember. Some scents I did associate with different wearers, and to this day I will ask a complete stranger what she is wearing because it will stir a memory. We lived in a small, poor working-class neighborhood but even though we didn't have much, our moms and friends' moms had their perfumes. One of my very first Christmas presents I remember was a small set of perfume bottles shaped like teddy bears, these were from my dad, and to this day I can remember the scent. Wish I could remember the name, but, I was 10 or 11." - Ernestina Foulenfont, Phoenix, AZ
"It reminds me of my youth (1940s and '50s) and my family at that time. I was in my teens and early 20s. Romantic days!" - Agha Ata, Houston, TX
"Some 70 years or more ago, my mother always used Evening in Paris. The scent gives me warm memories of open arms, warm hugs, and a mother's love. I had a bottle but it was lost. I would like to order another." - Pat Erickson, Shoreline, WA
"I am so very thrilled to have found Evening in Paris perfume/cologne again. I used it and loved everything about it, e.g., fragrance, color of container, etc." - Emm Bain, St Petersburg, FL
"Takes me back to my childhood. Since I was old enough to remember, my mom (and all my mom's friends and neighbors) and all of my aunts had their small collections of perfumes and colognes, all neatly arranged and displayed on bathroom shelves or dresser tops. They were more than scents, they were little treasures, these little bottles of different shapes and sizes. Evening In Paris was one of them. You secretly hoped other people would notice and remember. Some scents I did associate with different wearers, and to this day I will ask a complete stranger what she is wearing because it will stir a memory. We lived in a small, poor working-class neighborhood but even though we didn't have much, our moms and friends' moms had their perfumes. One of my very first Christmas presents I remember was a small set of perfume bottles shaped like teddy bears, these were from my dad, and to this day I can remember the scent. Wish I could remember the name, but, I was 10 or 11." - Ernestina Foulenfont, Phoenix, AZ
"It reminds me of my youth (1940s and '50s) and my family at that time. I was in my teens and early 20s. Romantic days!" - Agha Ata, Houston, TX
"I was 12 years old and the first bottle I saw was shaped like a heart. I thought it was the prettiest bottle I had ever seen, and the smell lingered on. When it was about empty my mom gave it to me. I kept it for years. I really don't know what happened to it. We were very poor growing up, when but when I looked at my bottle I felt like I was as rich as anyone in school. I thought I had something no other girl had. I'm 62 now, but it's a memory I'll never forget. I can't afford to buy it at this time but maybe later when things get better. I'm glad to know it's still around. Thank you for bringing it back. When I was little I would pretend one day I'll get to go to Paris -- still haven't gotten there except in my dreams. Thanks again. Diane" - Diane Irwin, Hiram, GA
"I can almost recall the great scent of my girlfriend's Evening in Paris cologne. That was in 1956. Thanks for the memories. Lost in the '50s tonight . . ." - Don Womack, Melbourne, FL
"My fondest memories of Evening in Paris are of my grandmother. She used to cuddle me in her arms even in my teen years. She would hug me and I remember the scent of her perfume. When she died, I could smell her scent in the closet and felt close to her even then. That's why I want to have it -- to cherish those memories forever. I kept her bottle of Evening in Paris until it finished. Everyone always commented on it. I was so disappointed when they discontinued it. Now I'm glad to see it back again." - Lidia Padro, New Haven, CT
"When I purchased this, it was my hope to have that special moment remembering a time when my Grama Broderick was alive. How remarkable to close my eyes and breathe in the fragrance. It really did bring me right in her bedroom, sitting by her vanity with that wonderful fragrance, only used for very special occasions, and an occasional granddaughter's quick sniff of the security of her Grama!" - Theresa Kennedy, Adams, MA
"My first perfume was Evening In Paris. How elegant I felt wearing it. Nothing can equal Evening in Paris perfume." - Ann, Silver Spring, MD
"Nothing brings back my childhood days in the '50s like the smell of Evening in Paris. My younger sister and I often sat on the bed as our older sister got ready for a date. If we were "good," we got a sniff and a dab from the beautiful blue bottle. Nothing brings back memories of silk scarves, poodle skirts, and bobby socks like Evening in Paris! We are buying our older sister a bottle for her 50th wedding anniversary this year!" - Cynde, Cincinnati, OH
"Thank you for bringing back Evening in Paris. My mom used it for years. I was 12 years old at the time, but I will never forget that wonderful smell. Now I am 70 years old and I still love it. Thank you!" - shirley Brown, mountpocono, PA
"At a Christmas meeting this year of a teachers' group I belong to, we were sharing memories. I mentioned that even though I came from a very large family, somehow at Christmas we were each given 50 cents to buy presents for everyone else. Of course, we headed to the local five-and-dime up on Geary Street in San Francisco, just a block or two from where we lived. There we would make our selection, trying hard to keep our gifts to one another secret. I can't imagine how many handkerchiefs and 2-cent calendars my father got, but it was a sure thing that my mother always received more than one bottle of Evening in Paris perfume, which in the early 1940s must have cost less than a dime, yet was considered very elegant and wonderful. When I mentioned Evening in Paris and the little blue bottle, the entire group exploded! That was a memory that touched the heart and experience of all but perhaps the very youngest among us. The tears I am now shedding are for a mother who is deceased; simpler, happy times, and memories of a day when 50 cents was enough to buy presents for a family of nine, presents that always included Evening in Paris perfume." - Donna Benda, Houma, LA
"Brings back memories of when I was 17 and was given a complete set in a pretty blue box lined with satin. The fragrance has haunted my senses ever since. Thanks so much for carrying it. Do you ever have gift sets? I am purchasing a blue bottle for my niece. Thanks for the memories, and please send me a catalogue." - ELEANORE JOHNSON, HIAWATHA, IA
"When I was a little girl, I would take my babysitting money down to the old Woolworth's five-and-dime in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, and buy a bottle of Evening in Paris for my mother. We were a poor family, and I was the oldest of seven children born in eight years to my parents . . . both still living, praise God. She would love the blue cobalt glass bottles and display them on the window sill. We just loved to see those bottles in the light -- it made me think we were rich!" - Donna Mengel, North Wales, PA
"My memory of this wonderful scent was from being a little girl. My granny had a great-smelling perfume. She didn't wear it all the time, because I noticed always when she did. Grandma Zenna lived with our family, as she was widowed young with three small children and never remarried, just worked hard and raised her children on her own. So I am sure something like Evening in Paris was a real luxury for her. One day I saw the little blue bottle and thought how beautiful it was. I am sure it was a gift to her from someone very special. Then I smelled it as she put some on, and I've never forgotten that fragrance. I acquired one of the little blue bottles for my bottle collection, and it sits on my shelf so I can see it and remember. I tried to find Evening in Paris many times on the Internet, to no avail. My sister, who is awesome, by the way, sent it as a surprise. As I pulled it out of the box, I felt so many emotions and excitement in my heart because I can still smell it in my memory from years ago, and we had lost Granny in 1986. So as I opened the bottle and sprayed it on my hand, I said, "This is it!" I cried and couldn't quit smelling it, as I felt the love and memories that had been so much a part of Grandma Zenna, and my special little sister who has brought this back to me with the note, "Remembering Grandma and thinking of you. Love, Bev."" - Debbie Gepford, Pittsburg, KS
"Springfield, Missouri, had a square where old and young went to shop and see others. Maybe I was 12 years old and bus fare was a nickel. I walked miles to get to the square. Some of the shops did not welcome kids. Except for the menswear shops, all of the shops had lady clerks who would come at you like a hornet and demand to help you. If you were "just looking," she glued herself to you. If you touched anything, she was at your elbow, saying, "Is that what you want to buy?" So mostly the kids went to the five-and-dime. Once there we went to the perfume counter where the clerk sometimes would spritz a tiny bit of Evening In Paris into the air from a beautiful blue bottle. It was wonderful. One of the girls at school had enough money and bought a bottle. Lucky girl. But she wore it to school and got into trouble. The teacher passed her desk, looked at her, and said, "So you are the one smelling up my room? Come out into the hall! I want to talk to you." We could overhear the teacher telling her to go wash that stuff off and don't let me catch you wearing it to my classroom again! I was horrified. Smelling up the room? Don't let me catch you wearing it to my room again? The teacher was the first and only one I knew who did not like that heavenly perfume. I hated teachers after that. I never bought any Evening In Paris, because I had to use my money for lunches or bus fare, but I never forgot Evening In Paris. By the way, when I went to the University of Arizona in Tucson years later, I was given an aptitude test. The counselor glowed at me and said, "You were meant to be a teacher! Your aptitude shows you would be perfect." Nooo way! I hated teachers. The counselor and I met for other tests on other days, and he would not let me forget that I would be a perfect teacher. Finally I relented and became a science teacher and taught grades 7-12 for 16+ years. I never forgot Evening In Paris and how I almost missed becoming a teacher, not because of the perfume, but because of a teacher who did not think kids had feelings or deserved being spoken to in a respectful way. Oh,yes, I did not see that you carry Tabu. Am I spelling it correctly? Tabu was another favorite of mine. Thanks! Lynn Wright" - Lynn Wright, Silver Spring, , MD
"From as far back as I can remember (about age 3 or 4), my Mom used to wear this perfume. I loved the beautiful blue bottle on her dresser and I loved the way she smelled. I had found a bottle on eBay recently but was so disappointed when it didn't smell very good (due to age). Thankfully, they are making it again. Now future generations will have the same fond memories that I have. Everything about this scent is lovely, including the bottles. When I think of Evening in Paris, it embodies a beautiful smell for the beautiful lady who wore it...My MOM!! It's like having all-encompassing love in a bottle. After reading others remarks, I know that I am not alone and they too have fond memories of this fragrance and their beautiful Moms." - Cari Moreno, Santa Maria, CA
"Hello, my family has great history in annapolis,maryland. My grandmother, Helena Thompson, was a very sweet grandmother. I have very fond memories of staying overnight with her and smelling her perfume, Evening in Paris. I remember the beautiful colbalt bottle, too. Thank you for bringing this wonderful scent of memories back to us." - Cherylee Mayhew-Barnes, Crofton, MD
"I am just in love with that blue bottle and the memories it brings when I think of it and the nice scent. I recall looking at the pretty bottles at my 5&10 store wanting so bad to buy myself a small bottle. NEVER could, but, suprise, I got a beautiful set for Christmas. I saved it forever and ever. I still have it today. I would like to have more colonge but $50.00 is just too much for me now. I am disabled and can no longer afford it, so memories will have to be for now, and that's not bad." - Irene Pine, Albuquerque, NM
"When I was a little girl in the 1950's I remember going to my Grandmother Kelley's house. She would let me smell her collections of fragrance. I chose my favorite, Evening in Paris. I thought it was discontinued, then I found it on your ad. Thanks." - Quinetta James, Jonesboro, AR
"My sister bought me a combo package of Evening in Paris and a cobalt blue necklace and bracelet when I became a teenager. I still have the necklace and bracelet, but I never thought I'd find the perfume again. Thank you! Thank you! Juanita" - Juanita Parsons, Fredericksburg, VA
"This is the most beautiful scent of all I have ever worn. Everyone wants to know what it is, and I like the guessing games they go through trying to "name that fragrance." I love it! Thanks for this opportunity to promote a beautiful product." - Mary Collins, Stone Mountain, GA
"My 84-year-old mother-in-law was so pleased to get this as a gift. It brought back memories of her girlhood and included me with tales and smells of the past. Thank you." - Marie Giddins, Australia, AL
"When I was a young girl, Evening in Paris was sold in the five-and-dime. Without fail, at Christmas I always gave a bottle to my Mother. My aunt recently gave me an old bottle she had just sitting in her home. It still had a little left in the bottle so I took off the cap, smelled it, and old memories came back. I have the bottle sitting in a spot in my living room."-Rose Helen Myers, Mansfield, OH
"My brother was in the Marines in 1964, and when he came home for Christmas, he brought me my very first bottle of perfume. I was 7 years old. I will always remember the fragrance and how beautiful the bottle was. A girl always remembers her first perfume, right?"-Carolyn Taylo, New Lebanon, OH
"I started wearing Evening in Paris when I was a teenager, in the 1940s. I couldn't wait for special occasions or affairs to get dolled up and wear my special parfum. I married in 1951 and since my husband was sent to Germany I just could not wear it because it made me realize how very much I missed him and wanted him home. He came home in 1953, and the first thing he bought me was Evening in Paris. A whole set of it! I didn't know he even noticed it. Because it being a gift from him, I was very careful to make it last. I still have that set. Every once in awhile I take it out and dab it on. Oh, the beautiful memories. Thank you for bringing it back."-ANNA RITTER, DEPTFORD, NJ
""Like so many others I remember the dark blue bottle on my mother's dresser!! And how she would very carefully open the bottle and apply just a few dabs here and there, but she would smell good for a long, long time!! My father really liked the scent and she would wear it when they went out together!! I was told that I was too young to wear it!! "-Sofia Jacobsen, Lebanon, TN
"My boyfriend gave me a gift set for Christmas the first year we were together. It was beautiful, smelled so good, I was so surprised and happy. I still have the bottles and music box, of course they are empty but still as beautiful. The music box is not in good shape, but after 54 years, not much is still the same. We just celeberated our 50th wedding anniversary, and I decided to see if I could find Evening in Paris again. To my surprise, here it is. I am going to order some of it soon. I hope to find it in a set again. The smell was so wonderful and I was so proud to wear it. That was in 1958, have not seen any in years. So glad I can still get it." - Janice Brooks, Sardis, TN
"My mother was given a bottle in 1939 for her 13th birthday by her uncle as her first grown-up present. I have still got the tiny blue bottle with a small amount in it." - Sue Fox, Merseyside, UK
""When I was a little girl of 10, I always noticed that when my mom went to work at a baby food factory in Chicago, she wore a blue uniform and a cap, sort of like the kind waitresses might have worn. Each day after dressing, my mom would stand back, pull up her nylons, and pat her hair after taking the pin-curls out and combing it. Her beautiful dark brown hair and then took that BLUE bottle off her dressing table, and dabbed some of it behihd her ears and upon the inside of each wrist, and just a tad on the white handkerchief, she wore in the uniform pocket.Oh, she smelled so wonderful! Upon reading this, I am thinking of her as she passed away at the age of 57. She never got to see her grandchildren grow up, and now she would be so proud of them. All five of our children are college-educated. And she has three great grand kids: Twin girls, 15, and a two-year-old boy. I am now reminiscing; my husband and I have been married for many years. I was 18, and he 21. On my first date with a young handsome blonde guy, and I a pretty red head, we fell in love and later married. We are still in love For my birthday this coming June, I will request some Evening In Paris perfume and other products from that line. WOW! I hope you who read this and recall it will try it again. I have tried so many scents - and expensive ones as well - and I await for my memories to get shipped to me." - Carole Podgorny, Palatine, IL
"My story is short and sweet, and just like others, my mom wore it the 50s and early 60s. Then, as you said, it disappeared, but I said, "When I grow up I hope it is still around." I never forgot Evening in Paris, and then at 57 I found it in your Vermont Country Store, and I hope you will always have it. Even though it has been many, many years, I finally found it. A million many 'Thank you's.'" - Susan Egan, Hawley, PA
"I started working when I was 13 or 14, so I always had my own spending money. I bought my own perfume or cologne. That must be how I found Evening in Paris. I wore it through all my dating years and as long as I could find it after I was married. We have been married 56 years now, and I found it in your catalogue. I bought myself a bottle and then got my friend one for Christmas. It smells just as good as ever. Thank you." - Shirley Bowser, Brookville, OH
"I was browsing in an antique store, and there it was - my grandmother's perfume bottle, Evening in Paris. I took the lid off, the smell was still there, and memories flood me of times as a little girl, and seeing one item on her dressing table - a cobalt blue bottle of Evening in Paris. Memories of her during the time I first remember her bottle of Evening in Paris goes back 55 years as a little girl." - Susan Ireland, Clovis, CA
"When I was just 12 years old, my older sister was given a bottle of Evening in Paris perfume by our uncle. I smelled the perfume, and every chance I got I would sneak some of it. It was the fist perfume I fell in love with, and almost 50 years later I still can remember the scent, so I'm very happy to know that I'll be able to get a bottle of my own; and maybe I'll let my sister use some of mine this time." - patti burton, bensalem, AL
"My older sister got a bottle of Evening In Paris Cologne for Christmas in 1951 and I was about 7 years old and I poured it all over myself. Boy, was she mad at me, and I have been trying to find this for years so that I can replace it. She will never let me live this down at all. Thank you!" - Mattie Lee Bush, Garland, AL
"I remember my mom had a little blue bottle of this perfume (she absolutely loved it) and like so many women, only wore it on special occasions. As she grew older and the perfume was no longer available, she would light up when the name Evening In Paris was mentioned. Sadly, she passed away this past January, and I am only now seeing that it is available once again. " - Anthony D, Las Vegas, NV
"When I was a child in Jersey City, I recall going to Fisher Bier's 5 and 10 store at Journal Square to buy Evening in Paris cologne for my mother for Christmas. I also liked the talc that was sold in that fragrance, and sometimes, I bought that for myself. Mostly, I loved being able to buy Mom something that I could afford, as it was very inexpensive then (I am 68 now) -- good memories!" - Patri Thayer, Williamsburg, VA