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2010 NOIA Annual Meeting
April 21 - 23
The Mandarin Oriental
Washington, DC
[Please note: NOIA Meetings Are NOT open to the Public or the Press.]
Click here to download the Chairman's Message
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Meeting Schedule and Spouse Program
Please note: In addition to the speakers featured in this program, NOIA has also extended speaking invitations to several influential members of the U.S. Congress and the Obama Administration. Confirmed speakers include General Hugh Schelton, Kellyanne Conway and Robin West. These speakers will be featured in the Meal Functions/General Sessions marked with an asterisk (*)
Wednesday, April 21:
12:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Grand Ballroom Foyer
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hospitality Suite
2:30 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Finance Committee
Oriental C
3:35 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.
Executive Committee
(closed session)
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Grand Ballroom A
Thursday, April 22:
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hospitality Suite
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Speaker: Kellyanne Conway
"Hot Topics, Hot Races and Hot Buttons: Who and What to Watch in 2010"
Grand Ballroom C
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
General Session
Panel Discussion: "A View from Washington: Perspectives 2010"
Moderator: Thomas DeFrank,
Legendary Presidential Reporter
Panelists: Jonah Goldberg,
best-selling author and founding editor of National Review Online
Ron Elving, Senior Washington Editor for National Public Radio
Robert W. Merry, Former
President of Congressional Quarterly
Kimberly Dozier, CBS News Correspondent and Best-Selling Author of Breathing the Fire
Grand Ballroom A B
12:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Speaker: General Hugh Shelton,
Former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff
"America's Challenge: Dealing with the Middle East, Terrorism, and an Uncertain Future"
Grand Ballroom C
2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
General Session
Speaker: Admiral Thad W. Allen, Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard
Grand Ballroom A
3:10 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Technology Policy Committee
Speaker: Bud Danenberger
Grand Ballroom B
4:05 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Board of Directors & Membership Committee Meeting
Grand Ballroom C
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Grand Ballroom Foyer
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Annual Banquet
featuring "The Three Waiters"
Grand Ballroom A B
Friday, April 23:
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hospitality Suite
8:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Speaker: Sen. Mike Haridopolos, President-Designate of the Florida Senate
Grand Ballroom A
10:00 a.m. –10:40 a.m.
General Session
Speaker: Robin West, Chairman, PFC Energy: "Surging Tides: New places, new players"
Grand Ballroom C
10:50 a.m. –11:35 a.m.
Government Affairs Committee
Speaker: Jeffrey Holmstead, Partner, Bracewell & Giuliani
Grand Ballroom B
11:40 a.m. –12:30 p.m.
Joint Committee Meeting:
Public Affairs & Education Committee/Health, Safety, Security & Environment Committee
Oriental A B
Spouse Program
NOIA is pleased to offer the following activities for the spouses and guests of NOIA members in attendance at the Annual Meeting. As always, spouses and guests are also welcome to participate in any of the open sessions of the NOIA Annual Meeting schedule. Please do not forget to indicate your selection of activities on the Meeting Registration Form on the online registration. If you have any questions, please contact Ann Chapman at (202) 347-6900 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Thursday, April 22
Explore the U.S. Botanic Garden
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Today guests of NOIA will experience The US Botanic Garden that includes Bartholdi Park and the Bartholdi Fountain.
The newly renovated Conservatory offers the citizens of Washington and visitors from across the nation a beautiful and fascinating living plant museum here on our Nation's Mall at the foot of the U.S. Capitol. The U.S. Botanic Garden currently maintains about 26,000 plants. The Garden's noteworthy collections include economic plants, medicinal plants, orchids, cacti and succulents, bromeliads, cycads, and ferns. Approximately 4,000 plants are on display. The National Garden features plants native to the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as a Butterfly Garden, Rose Garden and First Ladies Water Garden. Bartholdi Park is an outdoor garden demonstration landscape and includes the historic Bartholdi Fountain.
Bartholdi Park on the conservatory campus was created in 1932 and named for Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor of the historic fountain located at its center. The beds in the Park were geometrically arranged and planted in formal classical style to feature the fountain and to accommodate public gatherings. The plantings have been redesigned during the last decade and are continuously updated to reflect modern trends in American horticulture and new plant introductions. The Park now serves as a home landscape demonstration garden and showcases innovative plant combinations in a variety of styles and design themes. The U.S. Botanic Garden Administration Building is located in the Park.
The Bartholdi Fountain on the conservatory campus was created by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi (1834-1904) for the 1876 International Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. The design was based on a model he had created in 1867. Bartholdi was also working on his design for the Statue of Liberty at the same time. The fountain, cast in Paris by A. Durenne, was painted to look like bronze and placed at a focal point near the main entrance of the Exhibition grounds in Fairmount Park.
At the close of the Exhibition, the fountain was purchased for $6,000 (half of its estimated value) by the United States government at the suggestion of Frederick Law Olmsted, the famous landscape architect who designed the Capitol Grounds. It was moved to Washington, D.C., in 1877 and placed at the base of Capitol Hill near the center line of the Mall, on what was then the Botanic Garden grounds.
After a morning of touring, Lunch will be enjoyed at Art and Soul, located in the heart of Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, with celebrated two-time James Beard-Award winning Chef Art Smith as chef/owner.
Note: You will depart hotel at 10:00 a.m. and return at 2:00 p.m. The tour is $95.00 per person (including lunch) Reservations are required
Friday, April 23
Tour of the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., is a symbol of the American people and their government, the meeting place of the nation's legislature. The Capitol also houses an important collection of American art, and it is an architectural achievement in its own right.
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is the newest addition to this historic complex. At nearly 580,000 square feet, the Visitor Center is the largest project in the Capitol's more than two-century history and is approximately three quarters the size of the Capitol itself. The entire facility is located underground on the east side of the Capitol so as not to detract from the appearance of the Capitol and the grounds designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1874.
While visiting the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center guests will have the opportunity to visit the nooks and crannies of the this powerful space not available to the general public including the Brumidi Frescoes. The vaulted, ornately decorated corridors on the first floor of the Senate wing in the United States Capitol are called the Brumidi Corridors because, although assistants and other artists are responsible for many of the details, the design of the murals and the major elements are by Constantino Brumidi. Born in Rome in 1805, Brumidi had painted in the Vatican and in the palace and villa of a Roman prince before immigrating to the United States in 1852. After he proved his skill in fresco painting in 1855, he spent much of the next 25 years until his death in 1880 decorating the Capitol.
The tour will be lead by Barbara Wolanin, the Curator of the Architect's Office.
Note: You will depart the hotel at 10:00 a.m. and return 12:00 p.m. The tour is $85.00 per person. Reservations are required.


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Meralco's faithfuls celebrate after a made basket by KG Canaleta. FIBA |
By Ivan Saldajeno
MANILA--Following Mono Vampire's 100-108 loss against Alvark Tokyo earlier in the day, Meralco needed what seemed to be an improbable task of a rout of 11 points or more against defending FIBA Asia Champions Cup champion Al-Riyadi.
An even more unthinkable event happened.
Meralco stunned Al-Riyadi, 96-63, in the final game of the group stages at the Stadium 29 in Nonthaburi, Thailand on Saturday night.
Once again engaging in a close start that saw Al-Riyadi take a 26-23 lead after the first quarter, Meralco came alive in the second quarter, limiting Al-Riyadi to just seven points to enter halftime ahead, 49-33.
The walloping continued in the second half as Meralco overachieved in its needed winning margin to join Tokyo in the semis.
Garvo Lanete and Diamond Stone each scored 20 points for Meralco, which will take on Petrochimi in the knockout semifinals on Monday night.
Bassel Bawji made 19 markers and six rebounds for Al-Riyadi, which has been relegated to the classification phase for fifth place in a game where Mark Lyons and Amir Saoud, the heroes in the Lebanese club's overtime win against Mono on Thursday, only made 14 and nine points respectively.
Follow him on Twitter: @IvanSaldajeno

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January 29, 2015
TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced the signing of a contract with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Masami Iijima; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) on January 29 to charter a new 177,000m3 liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier.
This is the third newbuilding vessel chartered by Mitsui & Co., following a contract signed last September 26 for two carriers. MOL will manage the new vessels and transport shale gas-derived liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Cameron Project in Louisiana, the United States.
Aiming toward its goal of "solid growth through innovative changes" set forth in the midterm management plan STEER FOR 2020, MOL continues to meet customers' needs for LNG procurement and offer safe, high-quality LNG transport services backed by the experience, know-how, and network accumulated as the world leader in LNG carrier ownership and management.
[ Outline of charter contract ]
Shipowner | : Wholly owned subsidiary of MOL |
Charterer | : Mitsui & Co., Ltd. |
Chartering period | : Starting around 2019 (up to 25 years) |
[ Profile of newbuilding LNG carriers ]
Length | : 297.5m |
Breadth | : 48.9m |
Draft | : 11.40m |
Cargo tank capacity | : 177,000m3 |
Shipyard | : Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. |
Ship management company | : Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. |


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It's possible to overlook the well-being of your employees in your eagerness to satisfy customers. Effective employee communication is crucial to team success. You're more likely to achieve your mission if the entire workforce understands their job description. Constructive communication also improves employee morale, productivity, and overall organizational efficiency.
Why is Effective Employee Communication Important?
One of the benefits of adequate communication is it prevents confusion, which can cause massive delays and losses. Informed teams are more likely to meet their targets and complete projects ahead of schedule.
In addition to motivating employees to perform at their highest level, effective employee communication also cultivates respect and trust. As such, projects typically proceed more smoothly if team members can constructively criticize without the fear of reprisals from management.
How to Communicate Effectively With Your Employees
The following tips will help improve the overall workplace environment:
1. Hold regular meetings
According to research, regular meetings with management boost employee engagement. Effective managers prefer one-on-ones to get first-hand information from their teams. It gives them a better understanding of employee strengths and weaknesses, which helps with project optimization. It's also advisable to identify the ideal amount of time each meeting should last.
You can cover all relevant points within 15 minutes with daily team huddles. Additionally, weekly meetings allow you to provide progress reports, discuss various challenges, set goals, and answer pertinent questions. Brainstorms result in superb problem-solving ideas that individuals wouldn't necessarily craft.
2. Encourage open communication
Honesty and transparency are two vital aspects of effective employee communication. They earn employee trust while making them feel valued by the organization. This openness starts with being genuine about your expectations. Although every company wants a motivated workforce, it's advisable to be objective about your chances of success.
Open communication channels encourage employees to provide an authentic assessment of the company culture. That way, you can ask for their input in providing solutions and implementing best practices. This transparency should extend to your financial health if company policy allows it. The most successful CEOs allow honest dialogue among team members of all ranks.
3. Be concise
Your communication skills, tone, language, and demeanor determine your leadership potential. These qualities apply whether you're interacting face to face or via communication tools such as e-mail, chat, company newsletter, social media, and the intranet. Plan what you're going to discuss ahead of every meeting or employee engagement to avoid fumbling and confusion.
No matter how technical your company is, use easy-to-understand words as much as possible to avoid confusion. Keep your message concise by using short paragraphs and eliminating fluff. For instance, bullet points make it easier to pass across vital concepts. Implement these effective employee communication formats to ensure an exceptional employee experience.
4. Pick the right communication platforms
Modern technology enables various workplace communication methods that encourage collaboration between colleagues. Examples are video conferencing, e-mails, phone calls, instant messaging, and live chat. Digital signage is one of the most creative and practical internal communication solutions.
That's because it presents your content at the right moment and in an eye-catching way for maximum effect. Digital TV screens extend the functionality of smaller devices that your employees already enjoy. They also have various benefits over other communication apps. For example, screens with moving images improve the viewers' recall rates.
Digital signage is also effective at compiling or aggregating crucial information. This technology can curate video, blog posts, real-time social media updates, and live feeds. This effective communication strategy allows your workforce to stay updated on company requirements.
5. Encourage feedback
Employee feedback is an essential part of a successful communication loop. Asking for their opinions on various suggestions and policies proves the organization values them. Some of them have great ideas but feel shy about openly suggesting them. You can solve this problem by having anonymous suggestion boxes.
It's crucial to reassure your staff that they'll not face unfair targeting by supervisors and HR for their constructive criticism. Group projects and meetings are also suitable for gauging reception to proposed ideas. You can also encourage them to participate in occasional surveys asking about their goals, responsibilities, and expectations.
Effective employee communication isn't complete without feedback from the management to subordinates. It should ideally strike a healthy balance between positive and critical advice. An objective review of their performance includes pointing out areas of improvement and heaping praise for accomplishments.
Two-way communication plays a central role in facilitating business success. Implementing these effective employee communication tips helps in boosting employee morale, building trust, and increasing overall productivity. It also helps with staff retention, which is essential to long-term growth. Human resource management should prioritize training every worker on optimizing communication skills, methods, and channels. In addition to keeping employees engaged, the resulting harmony makes them more likely to work towards a common purpose.


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Just like we were not too surprised when Anderson Cooper, Rosie O'Donnell and Sam Champion revealed that they were gay, it is not a shock that Robin Roberts has come out. I feel like we have been waiting for this confirmation for the longest time but then again, is it our business? The "Good Morning America" host and cancer survivor took to Facebook to talk about all the good in her life for 2013, including love Amber Laign.
"I am grateful for my entire family, my long time girlfriend, Amber, and friends as we prepare to celebrate a glorious new year together," she posted today. The couple have been together for a decade now with Laign working as a massage therapist; she also has a private practice (old job Robin!) where she treats patients recovering from injuries. She also celebrated her dog, KJ who was not allowed to be in the house post-surgery Roberts underwent for myelodysplastic syndrome. "Flashback 12/29/12. Hard to believe this was 1 year ago today ... when I reached a critical milestone of 100 days post transplant ... and KJ was finally allowed to come back home." She then concluded her post with these inspiring words as she is such an inspiration for always keeping a warm smile on her face despite going through six years of hell! "Reading this comforts me and I hope the same for you. 'If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present.' At this moment I am at peace and filled with joy and gratitude." We are grateful that she is here to celebrate life as we celebrate with her!


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"Mom, do you remember what did I get these butterflies for?"
"Of course dear! You have celebrated two birthdays of yours at MAHAK."
"Mom, do you remember what did I get these butterflies for?"
"Of course dear! You have celebrated two birthdays of yours at MAHAK."
I never forget the day we came here and got to know my daughter has been diagnosed with cancer. Even its name could have wiped away all my wishes and hopes. We must start treatment process immediately. She was so fidgety. A social worker gave her a string and a bead, a striped stony bead. While my daughter was listening to her with excitement about the bead and the necklace she will make; I was thinking by myself how that small bead supposed to reduce my sweet little daughter's pain.
But when I saw her eyes twinkled with happiness and excitement despite of all the worries and sadness in my heart, I smiled.
There was days that she just didn't want a x-ray or dressing change or even having food and I began encourage her by mentioning "you will get a bead for this"
She had her beads hanging from her medicine pole and when other kids saw hers they always commented:" wow she has so many" and I was thinking with myself this clearly tells the story what she has been through.
The amount of those colorful flowers could clearly show how much she had pain every time she was going for chemotherapy but at a time how much brave she was.
"Mom, mom… look at this"
With my daughter's voice calling me, I stop thinking about those past days and look at her little hand holding a stony leaf bead. This leaf is supposed to be the last piece of her bead journey. She put the bead on the string and I feel much more happiness than my daughter. She is excited about finishing her necklace and I am excited about my daughter's remission.
I hope that every child with cancer will finish their bead journey with a stony leaf.
Sahar's Mother


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What: Soho House, Hotel & Member Club Where: Istanbul, Turkey…
The new Elbphilharmonie in the HafenCity Hamburg
What: Elbphilharmonie and HafenCity
Where: Hamburg, Germany
Who would have thought! The new Hamburg concert hall Elbphilharmonie is completed! Just two months before its official opening, visitors can now explore the Plaza platform at a height of 37 meters. The new landmark of the Hanseatic City in the middle of the HafenCity is a brilliant architecture and I must say that this monumental pearl has filled me with a certain pride.
A must for all architecture lovers
No Hamburgers would probably ever come to this idea, to visit the Hafencity because for its architecture – the so vaunted HafenCity has evolved primarily into a tourist playground. But now since the Hamburg concert hall "Elbphilharmonie" is finished – the new and super expensive opera house of the architects Herzog & de Meuron – the Hamburgers probably might channge their minds.
Hamburg my pearl, you wonderful town
I think a visit to the HafenCity is a must for all architecture fans. This is where luxury apartments in partial futuristic architecture, such as the Marco Polo Tower can be found.
One can say that the star architects truly put all their effort in, which is especially nice to see from the waterfront. There is a five-star hotel, a university, restaurants, numerous residential and office spaces.
Hamburg's HafenCity is one of the biggest urban development projects; a new district emerged in the former Freeport, which will double the population of the city.
The construction progress should be completed in 2025. Until then, a lot of water will flow down the river Elbe and one can be excited. What sounds so far, is less than one kilometer away from the City Hall, and is situated in the centre of the Hanseatic city. A nice walk – including "Speicherstadt" and the new, fantastic concert hall Elbphilharmonie. BvH


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How do you top a Jane Austen adaptation that featured Colin Firth in a wet shirt? The answer, for screenwriter Andrew Davies, is to dispense with the shirt entirely.
The man renowned for sexing up the staid world of period drama, beginning with that famous version of Pride and Prejudice nearly 25 years ago, is bringing a new Austen adaptation to the screen.
He has created Sanditon, based on the author's unfinished last novel, and filled it with naked men, a hero who emerges from the waves in the style of Daniel Craig's 007, and a sex act in the woods.
At a preview screening of the ITV drama, Davies happily admitted to spicing up Austen's text.
"I write something that I would like to watch and I suppose the 'sexing it up' thing comes in fairly naturally. Because if it's not there I feel, well, that's a shame - let's put some in," he said.
Sanditon stars Rose Williams as Charlotte Heywood and takes its name from a sleepy fishing village which entrepreneur Tom Parker (Kris Marshall) plans to turn into a fashionable Regency resort.
Charlotte goes to stay and encounters a cast of characters including Theo James as Tom's brooding but handsome brother, Sidney, and the villainous Edward Denham (Jack Fox).
In Austen's original text, Charlotte spies Denham and a female character who appeared "closely engaged in gentle conversation". Davies has turned that into a sex scene which will have purists reaching for the smelling salts.
Fox said the "risque" scene is a reminder that sex was just as prevalent in the 19th century as it is now, yet we wrongly imagine that people of the time were "too good and too proper to indulge in such things."
"Obviously people got up to all sorts of mischief," he said.
The nude bathing scenes follows shirtless appearances by Aidan Turner in Poldark and by Tom Bateman in Beecham House.
One audience member at the screening said she was "beginning to feel sorry for male actors" because they are so regularly required to strip off on screen these days. But for Williams, having a conversation about the objectification of men is a welcome change.
"For so long, it's been the norm for women to expose their bodies and that's something we're culturally used to. So for there to be a conversation now… the shift is needed. It's interesting that the focus is on males stripping when women have been for so long," she said.
Davies said the nudity was historically accurate - in those times it was customary for men to bathe naked in the sea while women were wheeled to the shoreline in bathing machines and wore outfits that covered them from head to toe.
But he added: "There's more male nudity these days and pulling back on female nudity. Female nudity can be a contentious area so one feels comfortable not [including it]. But maybe the pendulum might swing back."
Austen wrote 11 chapters of Sanditon before her death in 1817, which only took Davies so far. "I used up the material in the first half of the first episode," he admitted. The eight-part drama will be broadcast later this summer and Davies hopes to bring it back for a second series.
Anne Reid, the veteran actress who plays the grand Lady Denham, said she found it hard to get used to the screen nudity. "I'm very old-fashioned. Nobody did it in my day, in movies and things - people didn't take their clothes off very much. Now they're doing it at all the time.
"I don't have any strong feelings about it either way, It's just when I was young, people didn't do half the things they do now."


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THE James Bond franchise of films is surely one of the most iconic and popular long-running film series ever. The combination of hi-tech gadgetry, action-packed stunts and some of the coolest two and four-wheeled vehicles make it a favourite with viewer young and old.
For most people, 007's love affair with his Aston Martin is the most iconic mechanical partnership from the series of films, but there have been just as many Bond-bikes as there have been cars!
Although not always ridden by Bond himself, bikes have always played a prominent role in the stunts and chase sequences that make the films so famous.
We're listing them in date order, but given the ever-improving level of stunts over the years, the scenes tend to get better with the newer movies anyway.
While the latest in the series - "No Time To Die" - took its sweet time to get to cinemas, the extended hiatus means we got TWO special edition Triumphs - the Scrambler and Tiger 900 Bond Edition - following the British firm's fresh tie-in with the franchise.
So now seems like a perfect opportunity to delve into the archives to pick out some classic Bond Bikes.
10: BSA A65 Lightning, Thunderball, 1965
NOT Bond's machine but the bike chasing him and the ubiquitous Aston Martin. The BSA in the movie is ridden by villainess Fiona Volpe, and you might be surprised to discover the scene was filmed on Silverstone's Hangar Straight, with fake scenery to make it look like a public road.
9: Honda ATC90, Diamonds Are Forever, 1971
THE little three-wheeled Hondas were key to the laughable chase between them and Bond in an electric 'moon buggy' with Bond himself (still Sean Connery, of course) also commandeering one later in the scene. Given the ATC90s' C90-derived engines and the milk float performance of Bond's buggy, it's probably the slowest chase in the franchise's history.
8: Kawasaki Z900, The Spy Who Loved Me, 1977
ANOTHER six-year hiatus between bike appearances, and this time there was a new Bond too – Roger Moore. Instead of riding the bike, he's driving the film's real star, the submersible Lotus Esprit, while chased by a henchman on the Kawasaki as part of the longest bond chase scene to date. In keeping with the increasingly gadget-laden movies, the Kawasaki gained a rocket-propelled explosive sidecar. Of course.
7: Yamaha XT500, For Your Eyes Only, 1981
THE baddies-on-bikes theme continued into the 1980s, with Bond (on skis) being hunted down by a pair of bad guys, one being the movie's villain, Erich Kriegler. Gadgets on this occasion were limited to studded tyres and machine guns in the bikes' indicators. The bike Kreigler throws at Bond towards the end of the scene is a dummy, though – the real thing would be way too heavy.
6: Yamaha XJ650 Turbo (or is it?), Never Say Never Again, 1983
THE odd-man-out in the Bond series, Never Say Never Again is a remake of Thunderball and saw the return of Connery and a toupee so conspicuous it should have had its own credit. This time, the bike was a Q-built Bond special, complete with rocket launchers and a 'futuristic' fairing. The bike is generally said to be an XJ650 Turbo, but its motocross-style wire wheels (it looks like a 21-inch on the front) and the ability to go down stairs in the comically speeded-up chase scene give rise to suspicions that it might be something more off-road-oriented under all that plastic.
5: BMW R80, Octopussy, 1983
THE official movie 'Octopussy' was effectively a rival to Never Say Never Again, released the same year and featuring the era's proper Bond, Roger Moore. The bike involvement was less significant, though, with a German cop on the BMW R80 chasing Bond's Alfa Romeo GTV6.
4: Cagiva W16, Goldeneye, 1995
IT took a dozen years for a bike to get a role in a Bond film again. In the opening scene of the movie, Bond (Pierce Brosnan) pinches one of the military Cagivas from a Russian soldier, and rides it over a cliff. Probably worth noting that the Russian military probably never used Cagivas, and that since the opening scene was set nine years earlier than the bulk of the movie – putting it in 1986 at the latest – the bikes wouldn't actually be launched for another four years. Still, details eh? More important is the fact that Eddie Kidd doubled for Brosnan in the bike scenes.
3: BMW R1200C, Tomorrow Never Dies, 1997
ANOTHER starring role for a bike, and in Tomorrow Never Dies, which had incredibly heavy-handed product placement from BMW, it couldn't really be anything other than the firm's then-new boxer-powered cruiser. John-Pierre Goy did the stunt riding and legendarily managed to wheelie the R1200C despite BMW claiming it would be impossible. Oh, and he jumped it over the top of a helicopter, two-up, which is still pretty impressive.
2: Montesa Cota, Quantum of Solace, 2008
YOU might be hard-pushed to recognise Bond's ride in Quantum of Solace, since it's been heavily dressed up to look like a tatty old scrambler, but underneath there's a modern, aluminium-framed, four-stroke Montesa Cota 4RT. Weirdly the same approach (and maybe it's even the very same bike) was used a year earlier in The Bourne Ultimatum, where a near-identical, Montesa-based fake scrambler stars in a very similar scene.
1: Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE Bond Edition
The two-wheeled star of the latest James Bond movie, No Time To Die, is Triumph's capable and stylish retro off-road Scrambler 1200. The bike used in the film is a stripped back and purposeful custom machine, featuring high-level straight-through exhausts, distressed paint, and black anodised parts.
Fans of the movie bike now have a chance to own a limited edition version of the machine, as Triumph has just announced a 250 unit limited edition replica (seen above) including almost all the features of the bike used in the film!
With the film taking a little longer than planned to hit the cinemas (thank you COVID) it gave Triumph time to develop anther Bond Edition, this time the Tiger 900.


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I was wondering if we could talk about deodorant?I sweat a lot, but I try to avoid aluminum-based deodorants/antiperspirants. I like Tom's of Maine for non-sweaty days. But I'm a teacher and I usually resort to Secret or something else standard on the days that I'm teaching (teacher pit stains are the worst!).
Sometimes even that doesn't cut it, but I really hated the "clinical strength" over-the-counter deodorant that I tried.
I would love to hear about other Homies' antiperspirant solutions — particularly of the offbeat or non-aluminum based variety. -Maryanna
Comments on What are you favorite offbeat or non-aluminum-based deodorants?
Tried a bunch. This is the only one that has worked for me: http://www.amazon.com/Kiss-My-Face-Natural-Deodorant/dp/B004I79GYM
I came here to say pretty much exactly this. I bounce between the lavender and the no-scent. (I'm the worst hippie, with my patchouli-hating ways.) It's the only one that's ever worked for me.
It's a deodorant, not an anti-persperant, of course. :/ I'll have to read through the other comments, but I was always under the impression that you couldn't get non-aluminum anti-persperant.
I have honestly never found a natural deodorant that keeps me from sweating. I've heard other people say good things about Crunchy Betty's recipe, but I have yet to make and try it. I use Kiss My Face deodorant roll on, the salt based kind, and it works to keep me from being smelly but I still sweat.
There's this list of products from Adria Vasil, Ecoholic: http://www.nowtoronto.com/columns/ecoholic.cfm?content=193175 I've been meaning to try out some of the better rated ones, but haven't yet, so I can't speak from personal experience, but I DO love her books on homecare and bodycare, and many of the homecare product reviews were right on the mark. I trid plain baking soda, which I thought was working great until I looked and realized I'd broken out into a rash 🙁 Guess my skin`s too sensitive.
I've also tried one from JĀSÖN that's not too bad, but it's also a non-sweaty-day kind of protection. I found a Soft-N-Dri that`s aluminum-free that I've been using for sweaty days this month, but the fragrance is really heavy for me (I have allergies) so I need to try something else. Might finally try out some of the ones in those reviews!
Lenna – Try mixing the baking soda with corn starch. Pure baking soda is too much for anyone. Start with a 50/50 mix and tweak it from there.
Or just corn starch without any baking soda.
I know you already mentioned it… but I ONLY use Tom's of Maine and I specifically look for the ones containing hops. It withstood the test of 2 hour rowing practice on ergs and kept me smelling good through that. I have to rub it over a few times, though. Also, for me personally, if I don't shave my pits every other day, I start to stink no matter the deodorant.
I gave up shaving years ago, and I've found that to get unshaven underarms clean when they have a sweaty smell I need to wash them more than once when bathing. Preferably with a couple of different types of soap or body wash. (Varying the type seems to help for some reason.)
That's really interesting. I actually smelled a lot worse when I shaved under my arms. Hm.
I shave and I have to scrub so hard. I often find that I scrub my pits with a nail brush and soap for 60 seconds, maybe even 2 minutes, and get out, dry myself off, and an hour or two later, without sweating, I stink. It's a nightmare.
Maybe 1 or 2 of these tips will help?
I believe it's certain types of bacteria that make your armpits actually stink. (Not to be gross, but everyone's entire body is covered in bacteria, and most of it is good for you. So don't feel bad!)
Harsh scrubbing might actually make tiny breaks in your skin which can be places where bacteria can hang on, so maybe don't scrub as hard? Let the soap sit on your skin for several minutes though to give it time to work. And use different types of soap- I alternate between a couple. And after exercise I tend to use an a harsher soap with antibacterial agent in it- read the label and look up the ingredients. The hippie in my doesn't want to use soap with an antibiotic in it, but the nose on my face doesn't want me to stink, so I compromise and use it every couple of days instead of every day.
After showering, make sure you give your armpits time to dry. And remember that your towel can have bacteria on it, so if you have a particularly stinky day, get a fresh towel. If you wear a robe, make sure you wash that as often as you wash your towel. It's also better to put the deodorant on and let it dry for a bit before you put on your clothes. Sometimes I take a tissue and wipe off the top layer of deodorant on the stick so anything from my skin doesn't sit on the deodorant.
And sometimes it's your clothes that the odor and bacteria stick to that makes your clean armpits stink. I sometimes soak my shirts that have deodorant residue or armpit stinks residue in water with detergent plus a little Borax for several hours to days. That really gets the odor out.
Those are all things that have either worked for me or my friends, so hopefully a couple of them are new for you and will work for you.
Thanks. I have noticed it sometimes seems like it is the clothes even more than me. It's not all their fault, but clearly partly sometimes. It's like my sweat reactivates some stink in them. I'll get some borax and give that a try.
I had notice if I leave the soap on for several minutes, it helps. I'll keep trying that. I'm not comfortable with anti-bacterial soap, but maybe a tea tree or lavender or thyme oil soap would work. Thanks!
I have noticed that I have much less in the way of armpit funk since I stopped shaving, though I realize that isn't everyone's cup of tea. I was also way smellier when I used conventional deodorant, especially if I'd forget to put it on after having used it the day before. And during what I figure was a "detox" period between using "regular" deodorant and the all natural hippie kind…whew, man, that was rough.
I agree with the other commenter that you're probably scrubbing too hard. Shaving already creates little tiny cuts, and the armpit is a pretty delicate area, so I think going at it with a nail brush might be part of your problem. (Making things cozy for bacteria instead of scrubbing it away.) One thing that I know works is to use alcohol or witch hazel on your armpits both before and after you shower. My dad and my significant other both use this method, wiping down with alcohol (SO uses witch hazel) in the morning before the shower, after the shower and at night before bed. Neither of them wears any kind of deodorant at all. Both of them work physically demanding jobs. And neither of them has armpit funk. This was also what my mother did when she was on chemo and told no deodorant at all…and it worked for her too, though she's back on the Toms of Maine now that she's done with treatment.
I've also found that Tea Tree oil is great for killing any kind of odor causing bacteria. They sell a tea tree cream in the feminine hygiene section of most health food stores that is pretty amazing for under the arms. I use it before deodorant in the summer, let it sink in and dry, and then use my hippie roll on and it works very well. I wouldn't put the straight up oil on your pits, since it can be harsh, but if you mixed it with a carrier oil (or even tried tea tree soap) that might help you out.
My deodorant actually has witch hazel as a primary ingredient, along with baking soda. But I will give wiping my pits with it a try.
Tea tree oil is a good idea. I'll see if I can get/make some sort of tea tree treatment for my pits. Maybe tea tree soap also.
I didn't realize scrubbing would be making things worse. I was just trying to scrub the stink away, but it hasn't been working, so I'll try stopping.
Not shaving my pits isn't an option for me. My partner is really not a fan of really hairy pits, and since I prefer it that way too, I'm happy to indulge his request that I keep my pits shaved.
I think it's funny how much it depends on body chemistry. My partner used to work construction, and works out a lot, and he can come home from work or a workout not smelling at all. If he smells, it's someone else's sweat from wrestling. I don't think he owns deodorant, and he really doesn't need it. He just doesn't get stinky and sweaty.
Thanks for the advice!
Most mainstream products (like Secret)are antiperspirants and deodorants meaning no smell and no sweat. With natural deodorants, you will still sweat but there shouldn't be any staining or smell.
Personally, I have found that Jason's Tea Tree scented deoderant works pretty well. It lasts all day without multiple applications. Yeah, I was still sweaty (which is natural) but I wasn't smelly at all.
2 things though: After showering and shaving, pat dry the armpits, then apply lotion. Let dry for 2 or more hours before applying the natural deodorant. If not, it can result in a really bad rash (which sucks… I've had it).
You can also make your own deodorant. Check out this vid for instructions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DhdkO49TfY
I've found that only the lavendar Tom's deo works best for me, with a combination of not shaving every day. ALSO I recently shot a wedding and a girl told me that she's allergic to one of the chemicals used in air conditioning — when she's not around A/C, she doesn't sweat a ton. When she is, she does. I noticed that when I was in the room with the A/C I was sweatier, but when I was outside I was fine. I have NO CLUE if that's something worth investigating, but it's worth noting that I am always sweatier indoors with A/C — I used to live in Alabama, and it would be soooo incredibly embarrassing. I have noticed since moving to Oregon (and living in a home that doesn't even have A/C) I don't have the same problem. I don't know if it really comes down to A/C or not, but could maybe be worth looking into..?
very interesting about the A/C thing… I am also more sweaty in air conditioning than I am in just the normal outdoor air – hot or not. I've generally attributed it to acclimating myself to the temperatures, I try to spend a lot of time out doors so I get used to the ambient temperatures as the seasons change. Throw in the sudden 'shock' of stepping into 70 degrees from 90, and my body doesn't seem to know what it wants to do for temperature regulation – so I get cold and clammy.
But of course, that doesn't really help the original poster with being a teacher… as for that, I have no real suggestions other than being mindful of natural fabrics vs polyester/acrylic/rayon – chemical deoderants tend to make me sweat more than if I were to put nothing on my skin.
I'd think it might have more to do with your body temperature being all confused than an allergy that manifests itself by sweating…but who knows. A/C makes me feel miserable. My sinuses hurt, I'm almost always too cold, even if it's set at a temp like… 72 degrees, which is what I put the heat at in winter. When we had A/C I only ever used it to get the house down from 95 to like, 83. I think human bodies adapt themselves to the seasons to some extent, and when your body knows it's summer and suddenly you're freezing, it gets all confused. (I handle cold badly in general though… as soon as it's down to about 60 degrees, I'll be fine when I'm out and about, but when I come into a nice warm building I will immediately want to go to sleep. I figured out one year that my body temperature actually goes down a notch or two whenever I'm out in cool weather. I'm like a friggin turtle.)
Agreed. AC is bogus. And where I live, it is pretty much impossible to live without it. All summer long it's a miserable switch between HOT outside and FREEZING inside wherever I go, and it does seem to make me sweat more. Also, I'm that person who sits in the AC at home in sweatpants and a blanket, while everyone else walks around in shorts and complains because I have the thermostat set too high.
This is me too!! I'm always wearing two jackets at work because I'm ALWAYS freezing – no matter the season I'm cold!! I was starting to think there was a problem with my blood pressure or circulation – but all's well according to the doctor…
Glad to know I'm not the only person who's always cold!!
Being cold all the time CAN be a sign of a wonky thyroid gland…but I think it's also just one of those things that some people have to deal with.
I'm the OP, and yes, my natural tendency to sweat is definitely exacerbated by the switch between hot outdoor weather and cold indoor AC. I don't know if it's from the AC itself or from the fast temperature shift, but I am definitely thankful that things are cooling off outside and the AC is off these days in my neck of the woods.
It depends so much upon your own, individual body chemistry. I use a salt/mineral deodorock followed by a dash of essential oil with pheromones. It keeps me smelling good all day and I don't sweat noticeably. The biggest problem I had was during the "detox" period after going off of conventional anti-perspirants. It took about a week for my pits to stop being super funky and sweaty, but now I don't have a problem at all.
How did you deal with work and a social life during the detox period?
(Geez, that's such an on-beat question of me!)
You could try a body powder, basically with 2 parts cornstarch, 1 part baking soda and some essential oils or herbs to make it smell nice. Tea tree oil is especially awesome.
I am still mainstream, but thinking about switching.
Kris Carr just did a comparison on her website:
http://kriscarr.com/blog-video/kris-carr-natural-deodorant-smackdown/ -
If you're looking for antiperspirants specifically, they're all going to have aluminum in them because that is what prevents you from sweating. If you want something without aluminum in it then you're just looking at deodorants so you'll likely still sweat. Though good deodorants can still help a lot with the smell, staining etc.
I use Tom's of Maine myself, the deodorant is OK but I occasionally need to use their antiperspirant on bad days.
I've been using this recipe to make my own for a while. I like it, when I do sweat I do not stink. http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2009/08/natural-homemade-deodorant/
If I haven't gotten around to making a fresh batch I use this: EO Organic Lavender Hand Sanitizer Spray
Which cuts the funk right out and can also be used as… hand sanitizer. I rarely use hand sanitizer, but I bought mini bottle of this kind to take to Bonaroo 4-5 years ago. During a real funky day I sprayed some on my pits and it worked shockingly well. 🙂 -
Here's the thing – there is a sizable difference between deodorant and antiperspirant. Most conventional products that you're buy in a drugstore are both – they actually prevent you from sweating and provide a pleasant odor. However, your initial question seems to be about doing both. A purely deodorant product probably is not going to keep you from sweating – so those pit stains will likely still be there. Deodorants are largely geared towards preventing the odor that can go with sweat. Natural antiperspirants usually rely on "mineral crystals" to provide the anti-sweat properties. However, many of those crystals contain some degree of aluminum as well – so if you are particular about trying to avoid aluminum in all its incarnatons, you need to be very careful. Some natural antiperspirants also are basically astringents. They work off the theory that closing the ducts basically prevents sweat. However, these tend to be pretty harsh and drying on skin, so they have their own issues.
I've had a lot of sucess with dusting powders. Some people swear by cornmeal and/or baking soda for helping them not sweat as much. But if you think you're sweating excessively, you might want to consider talking to a doctor about possible options. Excessive sweating can be a medical condition, so it's not something to be ashamed over. I consider myself a heavy sweater, and I had to get over it pretty quickly.
I'm one of those baking soda people. Tom's of Maine and another random Whole Foods (lemon scented!) brand kept leaving me sweaty and smelly. There were days I felt like the deodorant initiated the sweat! So I checked online and decide to give baking soda a try. I don't sweat nearly as much when I pat soda onto my pits, and there's almost never a smell.
My hubby sweats a lot. So much he brings extra shirts when driving longer than an hour because his back sweats up. He went to the doctor and got prescribed some deodorant which it's primary ingredient is Aluminum Chloride, second being alcohol. I assume it is just as bad for you as Aluminum, but I can say the prescribed amount is VERY VERY MINIMAL! My husband uses just a dab the night before, and when he does that he usually doesn't bother with deodorant the next day.
I use Dr. Organics Manuka Honey deodorant… I have tried their Aloe Vera one but I find that I can sometimes smell (when sweating heavily) however the Manuka honey one smells of honey when I sweat.
As Ashley said, I would be cautious of using Salt deodorants as most are made from Alum salt, they contain aluminium. So it may have the same (not 100% proven) negative effects as standard aluminum deos.On a similar topic: I've found that since I switched from the standard deo/anti to a more natural one, I no longer suffer with swollen glands in my armpits. I think its due to my glands not being blocked up by the anitpersperant
Exactly your last sentiment. Trying to stop yourself from sweating isn't actually healthy. It's a naturally occurring bodily reaction to heat. It's bacteria that causes the smell, hence why things like tea tree oil work so well. Using something powder based helps to soak up the excess moisture, but anti-persperants really aren't that good for.
I make my own deodorant with coconut oil/baking powder/shea butter/cornstarch, and it actually works wonderfully to keep me from stinkin', but it's not an antiperspirant at all. Honestly though, I haven't noticed sweating *that* much more than when I was using Secret, which tells me the Secret sucked anyway. The only thing that actually worked well for me was Certain-Dri and that's pretty powerful stuff. I'm pretty sure that the aluminum is THE ingredient that prevents sweat, so I don't think there's really much of a good way to make an antiperspirant without it, sadly :-/ I settle for a deo and shooting a hair/hand dryer at my armpits periodically. (Gotta watch the coconut oil though, it'll stain certain fabrics if you put too much on. Little dab'll do ya. Overall though, it stains less than regular storebought deodorant, so that's nice. Doesn't yellow white shirts either- apparently that's caused more by the deo ingredients than the sweat. Who knew?)
It's actually the antiperspirant/aluminum that causes yellow staining! If you use commercial "just deodorant" you don't get staining even with sweat.
I hate TOM deodorants. I don't do multiple applications, and I end up stinking. Here is a good review I have used: http://www.xojane.com/beauty/8-natural-deodorants-that-dont-stink
After trying many. Alveral aloe and almonds works great for me.
Ditto. Tom's deodorant is useless.
I have tried them all and found arrowroot powder to be the best for absorbing moisture. Nothing is as good as aluminum, so you have to decide if you can sacrifice that.
1/4 cup arrowroot
1/4 cup baking soda
5 tbs coconut oil
20 drops essential oil (try orange, Eucalyptus, thyme, lavender or tea tree)Mix it all together, It is easier if the oil is melted down and then pour into a mold or an empty deodorant container that you can reuse. Or even just a glass jar like a baby food jar and apply with your fingers.
IMHO this recipe works better than Tom's or any other natural brand at the health food store.
Not a deodorant suggestion, but a clothing one as you are trying out new deodorants:
Have you seen the styles of bat or dolman sleeves? There's lots of extra room for ventilation, and it's almost impossible to get pit stains on them. Other things that work for me are black or other dark tops. You can also wet the fabric as a test to see how noticeable the color change is. And a very light weight jacket will also hide it without being too hot, most of the time.
I don't teach very often, but when I do I try to wear one of those styles. It's kind of hard to reach up and write on the board if you are worried about pit stains, so I get your problem!
I second the dark tops sentiment, and add trying tops that have prints in multiple colors. It's much harder to see pit stains when there are flowers (or shapes) competing for your visual attention.
Tom's doesn't work for me, and I tried making my own for a while with mixed success. Most recently I ordered some Funk Butter from Oyin Handmade, which is an awesome company mostly focused on natural kinky/curly hair products and I am loving it. I got the black cedar fig scent -it smells amazing, and is working very well. Plus it's called FUNK BUTTER. awesome.
This looks great, as does the Crunchy Betty deodorant and a couple other hand-made brands. I am simply not equipped to make my own (at the moment), and this seems to have most of the ingredients that people have recommended mixing together. I read an article that said Oyin Handmade is going to have a small line in Target in 2014 (while retaining full control over their products and ingredients).
I was worried about the effects of aluminum, so I switched to a natural deodorant and broke out in the worst itchy rash ever. I tried switching natural deodorants and had the same problem. Now, I was training for a triathlon in the summer heat, but as soon as I resolved the rash with some corn starch, I switched back to regular ole antiperspirant and the problem went away. If I forget to put it on one day before working out, same problem. So there are some great natural products out there, but if you're working out and have sensitive skin, at least I found I needed to stick with the aluminum stuff.
I definitely second this comment. I tried being a good hippie and trying out several natural options, but after several rashes I just gave up. Plus I still stank while using them. I guess everyone has a different chemistry. So I still use good ole commercial deodorant/antiperspirant (Degree). Is it offbeat? Is it environmentally friendly? No. But I find it more important to be courteous to those around me. I'm all for the ethics of the natural movement, and I do my best. But I don't beat myself up for drawing the line at deodorant and toothpaste (as an aside on toothpaste, I work in the dental field. Say what you will about fluoride, but I'm sick of seeing kids whose parents don't let them use it come in with all their teeth rotting. Not trying to be disrespectful to the anti-fluoride opinion, but that's just my direct observation).
I found that I break out with the natural deodorants too. For me it seems to be the witch hazel that causes the problem.
This is really interesting to me! (Sorry, I enjoy making natural products at home and kinda geek out about these things…)
Sometimes people react to baking soda, so that could also be it. Maybe that is what happened? It also seems odd that witch hazel would cause irritation, as it is usually very calming to the skin. Maybe some sort of processing changed it's properties.
I have also heard of people almost "detoxing" when they switch away from conventional antipersperants to natural ones. Your pits job is to carry out all sort of pollutants from your body, and when those holes are "plugged up" with aluminum lots of crap is going to build up in your skin. Here's a great post on switching to natural deodorants and detoxing:
http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2013/09/13/are-your-armpits-an-exit-ramp/"It's counterintuitive to many that doing something good could cause something bad to happen – and it would still be a good thing. Detoxing is often like that though. You're trying to fight body odor with a new deodorant, and instead of smelling good you smell worse. Maybe you get a little rash or irritation on your armpits.
That's usually the nail in the coffin of a new product: "It's just not for me; it didn't work; it caused problems." People give up (raises hand…and catches a whiff!)In the case of underarm detox though, most say you should just "work through it." Additional stink is your body getting rid of toxins via the exit ramp of your armpit, and often times even a little rash is either detox as well or the body adjusting to the pH of the baking soda, rather than your body saying, "This is not working for me!"
I've read many blogs full of comments about how homemade deodorant caused red bumps. People think it's just an irritation issue and that baking soda is the culprit. It's likely a temporary armpit detoxing response because of the baking soda drawing out the gunk your 'pits have been accosted with for years, or potentially a pH problem, which can be balanced out by simply sipping ACV mixed with water internally and/or misting it directly on the 'pits. (Wardee solved it by reducing the baking soda in her DIY deodorant, but who knows? Maybe time and detoxing helped too.)"
Crystal Essence has a roll on with scent which I've been happy with for several years now. My Rite Aid only carries the Lavender White Tea scent, so that's the one I use. I'm not super sweaty or stinky, but I'd never been happy with a natural deodorant until I found this one. I'm allergic to something in conventional antiperspirants. I've never figured out what, but I get a rash every time I try to go back.
I just switched to the Lavender White Tea Crystal Essence a couple weeks ago! I was looking to move away from conventional deodorants and found that Tom's didn't work for me (and the variety I'd purchased STILL contained aluminum). So far I've been really really pleased with the Crystal Essence. Like the person in the original question, I'm also a teacher so I was really concerned because high schoolers have no filter, but so far so good!
The Crystal Essence lavender has been my favorite deodorant for over a year now. I tried making the switch away from aluminum deodorant in 2010… I tried the Trader Joe brand, Tom's, and Arm and Hammer. They all worked for minimal sweat conditions, but wouldn't last. The Crystal Essence is the BEST. I sweat a TON, even though I live in California (hello, dry heat), and even when I took this baby to New Jersey in July, I was fine (just had to re-apply more often). The unscented flavor (with the pink lid) is not as nice as the lavender flavor, IMO, but the lavender scent works great and I highly recommend it!
I just wanted to post a PS for anyone wanting to try Crystal Essence– I do find that it works really well (it can even hold up during most of my workouts), but I HAVE to start with clean armpits for it to work. If I skip a shower and just put on the deodorant in the morning, I will be a little bit smelly by the end of the day. Washing with actual soap and water before application seems to be the trick for me.
I lived in South Carolina 7-8 years ago and concluded that no matter what antiperspirant I wore, I would still sweat and I would still stink. It's just too hot and humid there. I switched to a salt rock like the Crystal Essence, and it has worked well for me since then. Several months after I changed, I began looking for a new job and my mom gave a small container of Secret because she was afraid that I would get stinky during job interviews. Interestingly, I found that wearing the Secret again made me more sweating and more stinky.
If I ever worry that I may not smell great, I swipe my underarms with rubbing alcohol. The odor is from bacteria, as noted above, and the rubbing alcohol kills it.
Try the salt rocks or roll-ons. It's worth it! As a bonus, the actual salt blocks last nearly forever.
Crunchy Betty! I get her Kokomo coconut oil deoderant and it is awesome. It isn't an antiperspirant, but it is the only thing that has helped with how stinky I get (I swear I walk out of the shower smelly). It has baking soda in it and some people are sensitive to that. If you send her a message she will make a version for you without it. http://www.etsy.com/listing/108358726/kokomo-cream-deodorant-handmade-creamy
I don't know if this is of concern to you but Tom's was bought by Colgate Palmolive in 2006. I personally don't use any of their products. Anyways, I use and have loved for a long time now Kiehls tubed lotion deodorant.
And now I feel like a dummy because I see its also marketed as an antiperspirant and does have Aluminum Clorohydrate :-/ dag nabit
Well, if you're into making your own (which I'm now going to do) this Kiehls stuff has some good starters (minus the stupid aluminum- grrr) like linseed and orange extracts. Man, I swear it wasn't always an antiperspirant.That's it, I'm making my own from now on.
Dress shields – it's the only guarantee against pit sweat appearance.
Lavilin roll-on deodorant (http://www.lavilin.com/products/deodorant/roll-on-deodorant.html) is the only deodorant I've used so far that I don't need to reapply regularly. This stuff is a godsend.
Anastasia – much agreed! I know people who prefer Lavilin's cream-based solution, but I opt for the roll-on. It's easier!
This post is so helpful that I had to come back for a follow-up. I switched from Lavilin roll-on (the container is small and runs out quickly, plus the cost was a bit high considering how frequently it needed to be replaced) to Lavanila (http://www.lavanila.com/Deodorant-_c_57.html). It's also all-natural, smells great, and even longer lasting than Lavilin. The vanilla scent is subtle and for me, the stronger scent is the one featured on the label. I've tried the blackberry one and I've been really impressed by how strong it is for a natural deodorant.
I've just started using Sanex Zero in the UK: http://www.sanexzero.co.uk/ or http://www.sanex.co.uk/sanex-zero-extra-effective-0
It seems to do the job, although I think it's more of a deodorant rather than antiperspirant. I've been sweaty today so I got paranoid, but when my fiancé sniffed my pits he said I don't smell at all 🙂
It's aluminium chlorohydrate free, which I've heard is potentially breast cancer causing. Here's the relevant medical journal: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16045991
Sorry I dont know very much about this , is POTASSIUM ALUM (listed in the Sanex ingredients) not aluminium?
Sorry my mistake, it does contain aluminium. It doesn't contain aluminium chlorohydrate which is the compound I was worried about for the cancer reasons. I don't know what is bad about other aluminium products.
Yep, the alums are a problem too—that's why I won't use any of the crystal salts.
I like the Herbalix deodorants best, and they last foreeeeeever. My favorite's the geranium scent, though the spicy one (Tropical Cove) works well too.
Geez, what a guy!!
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ASX Listings and Compliance – Source LAC Lawyers
Most Australian public companies have their shares listed on the Australian Stock Exchange Limited ("ASX"). Listing with the ASX provides fluid trading in the company's shares in the market.
To have a company's shares listed on the ASX, the company has to meet the requirements of ASX. These requirements are also known as ASX Listing Rules ("the listing rules"). The listing rules cover amongst other things:
- Admission to the ASX
- Having the company's shares quoted on the ASX
- Continuous and periodic disclosure by the company of vital information
- Reporting of all significant transactions of the company
- On-going requirements to maintain the listing
- Circumstances of trading halts, suspension and removal from the ASX
The listing rules provide a standardized or level playing field for not only the companies listed on the ASX but also other participants in the market such as, the brokers, investors, officers of the company, clearing house and regulators.
The ASX also has a supervisory role pursuant to the contractual relationship between it and the company in the way the company's shares is listed and information is disseminated by the company to the market.
The standard expected by ASX and by the other participants in the market of the company depends upon the extent to which ASX enforces compliance with its listing rules.
The listing rules in effect are contractually binding on the company as the company had agreed to the rules prior to or at the time of application for admission to the ASX.
The rules are also enforceable pursuant to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) ("the Act"). The Act empowers the Court to order a company to comply with the rules or enforce the rules against the company listed on the ASX.
Hence, apart from halting or suspend any trading activity of the company's shares on the ASX or removing the company from the ASX under the contractual arrangement with the company, the ASX is also able to seek orders from the Court to enforce the listing rules.
Anybody else who is aggrieved by the company's behaviour in not adhering to the listing rules may also apply to the Court for orders under the Act. They may include an investor, an officer of the company, a broker, a clearance house and the Australian Securities & Investments Commission ("ASIC").
The failure to adhere to a Court order may result in orders for compensation by the company, contempt of Court by the company and its responsible officers and also criminal charges being laid against those officers.
For advice on ASX listing requirements and compliance with the listing rules, please call LAC Lawyers.
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Known by many common names including bluevine, climbing milkweed, sandvine,and smooth swallow-wort, this perennial twining vine is native to central and eastern US where it grows in disturbed areas such as vacant lots and along roadsides, fence rows, and railroad tracks. It grows on fences, other plants, or along the ground. Plants prefer sunny sites and fertile, medium moist soil but tolerate much less. Although valuable as food source for monarch butterfly larvae, honeyvine milkweed is considered an noxious weed in some states.
A rhizomateous-taproot root system gives rise to non-woody greenish stems often tinged with red that can grow up to fifteen feet long. The reddish green leaves measure 2.5 by 6 inches, are heart-shaped, opposite, contain milky sap, and are borne on three inch long stems (petioles). Clusters of small honey-scented flowers appear from mid-summer to early fall and are white, often tipped with pink. The fruit is a large green pod that matures to brown. It is three to six inches long and filled with numerous seeds each bearing a tuft of long silky hairs that facilitate wind dispersal. Honeyvine milkweed is often confused with other weeds such as bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis and Calystegia sepium), morning glory (Ipomoea) and buckwheat (Polygonum convolvulus) but can easily be distinguished from them by its clusters of small flowers.
Control of honeyvine milkweed is very difficult. Not only are the roots difficult to remove from the soil, but also small root fragments left in the soil give rise to new plants. In addition, seed production is high and seed dispersal is wide spread. To further add to the problem is the fact that the vines may grow upward into trees producing seed pods far out of sight and reach. Removing plants as soon as they appear above the soil line is the first line of defense but systemic herbicides such as Roundup may be necessary to totally eradicate the vine.


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Bottom Crates
Setup your crates like this, there are two types, a short slot type and long slot type that goes on different parts of the forcefield assembly.
Assemble like so but don't put top of crates on yet.
After assembly set aside and start on forcefield.
fix spacers in
Put the spacers in, having them flush with the outside edges, so that when the acrylic is put in at the end it doesn't show the edges.
put other side on
There are two variants, that are mirror images to each other, make sure they matchup here so that when the acrylic is put in it matches up.
Crates placement and glue for plates placement
Put the crates in the forcefields and put glue along the top edges like so.
Place tops on
Place the tops on, make sure they line up flush using the correct notched top on the correct side.
Peel Protective cover on first side
There is protective covering so it doesn't get scratched in shipping, peel both sides, one is clear the other is white.
The window frames will be in this MDF frame to protect them during shipping. There may or may not be painters tape holding them in place.
Window placement
there is an etch line around the window frame. When gluing use that etch line as a guide.
Place it so it overhangs to have the joins hit each other similar to the baseboards. The etch line here helps you figure out where the middle is supposed to go.
Lock it in place
the notch on this side has a drop, so you can drop it into this space to get it locked in for play so you don't have it fall off in games.
Container parts
These are all the parts for one container hill. Note that there are 3 different sizes of container walls. Two widest ones lets call them A (fronts). One that's slightly smaller, call that B (step). Smallest one lets call C (top).
Front bottom
Using one of A (fronts). Glue it in place like shown. You fold the sides up from the back and use this front to get it in place.
Drop in top step
Trying not to touch the beads of glue you already placed, put the top in carefully.
Fold up edges water crate
Fold up the edges to meet so you complete the assembly of the water crate.
Final position
This can be anywhere you like, you can place it off to the side or whatever, I like to have it a bit off center to make it look like someone looked inside.


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VA FLIGHT BNE - DRW in Business (J)
VA FLIGHT BNE - DRW in Business (J)
Hi All,
I will be flying next Friday SYD - BNE - DRW in Business. I would like to know what type of meal should we expect VA to serve in Business. We leave BNE at 9:40am and arrive 1:35pm
Thank you :-) even though its a 4+ hour flight they wont serve lunch?
I've taken that exact Brisbane-Darwin flight in business and recall the meal was a 'lunchy' refreshment (frittata or similar). However, avail yourself of the pantry option if you're still peckish – recall some nice rice paper rolls, and also remember that you can order food from the economy menu at no charge and that the Luke Mangan pies are usually available on that route, which can be a nice winter warmer. The crew will serve them on the business class tableware, of course.
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Point lot with fantastic open waterview and an incrediable 600'+/- of waterfront.Custom home was built by owner. Some of the extras include granite counter tops in kitchen and bath, screen porch, open design with columns,arches,gazebo,private concrete launch ramp and runway pier. Most of the rooms have lakeviews including office which open onto a patio.3 Heat pumps & HVAC conditioned crawl space.


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Spy Movies for Kids
Not many types of movies are as exciting as a good spy flick -- there's just something irresistible about secret agents, intrigue, and double crosses. Check out this list of our favorite spy movies for both tweens and teens, from Spy Kids to James Bond. These excellent espionage films are full of action and adventure, but some are more mature than others. It's a good idea to be ready to discuss the ways sex and violence are depicted in these top picks.
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HP is courting mobile users with their Pro x2 series, a stylus enabled tablet with a keyboard dock containing extra outputs and a second battery in 1080p 12.5" and 11.6" 1366×768 flavours; the smaller model is already available already starting at $850. EVGA stepped up their game with the 1600W SuperNOVA PSU that comes with a 10 year warranty while Fractal Design was showing off refillable and expandable self contained watercoolers. You can also catch AData's new SSDs and Kingston's M.2 SSDs and even more over at The Tech Report.
"PC makers appear to be embracing the convertible tablet form factor with gusto at Computex 2014, and HP is no exception. Today, the company announced a pair of business-focused two-in-ones: the Pro x2 612 and Pro x2 410."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- COMPUTEX 2014: Intel unleashed the Beast OC Event @ Madshrimps
- HyperX again claims new DDR3 frequency WR at 2282.8MHz @ Madshrimps
- Devs get first look at next Visual Studio @ The Register
- 'NSA-proof' Protonet server crowdfunds $1m in under 90 minutes @ The Inquirer
- Chrome market share overtakes Internet Explorer for the first time @ The Inquirer
- FIGHT! Intel disputes ARM's claims of Android superiority @ The Register
- The Hovering, Holographic, Star Wars Display @ Hack a Day
- Win MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC, R9 290X Gaming GPU and LE Siberia V2 @ Kitguru
- Enter to win one of three Biostar Hi-Fi Z97WE motherboards @ The Tech Report


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Thanks to the simple and yet powerful and flexible Click Framework, I was able to put together this web site in a very short time. This is a web site about and for k-12 schools. Check it out.
I have used many features of Click.
. Templating to have a consistent layout, I can even easily change the wet site theme.
. Tables
. TabbedPannel
. Bar Chart
Other noticable features:
. Google Map API
. Google AdSense
. Google Charts & cahrts4j (for Pie Charts)
. RSS feeds
Special thanks to Bob for his timely expert help answering my questions posted to the forum.
This site is still in its infantry (a lot more features to be added). I will share more information as I move along.


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Ambassador Moseray Fadika Hailed By Sierra Leoneans in the Diaspora
His Excellency Ambassador Gibril Santigie Moseray Fadika, received a tumultuous applause from Sierra Leoneans in the diaspora and hailed as a 'champion' in eradicating poverty in Sierra Leone, as he delivered a highly praised speech at the Global Achievement Awards and launch of 'All Works of Life' (AWOL) Continental Europe, held at the prestigious Pullman Hotel, in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, on 2nd April 2016.
Ambassador Fadika has invested a lot of his money in businesses which placed a high priority on the welfare of poor people, and despite running large companies across Africa, he has also dedicated a lot of time to helping those less privileged in local communities across Sierra Leone. In a rousing speech to Sierra Leoneans from across the world, Ambassador Fadika said he is committed to championing the cause of eradicating extreme poverty and creating millions of jobs in Sierra Leone.
The Ambassador highlighted his aim to build a strong economy, support free education from primary to university and provide affordable health care in the country. Ambassador Fadika called on Sierra Leoneans in the diaspora to join President Ernest Bai Koroma and his government in moving the country forward, regardless of their backgrounds and political affiliations. He reaffirmed his belief that '' we are born poor, but we must not die poor. Every Sierra Leonean has an important role to play in helping our poor people work their way out of poverty''.The Ambassador spoke about his humble background. '' I was born in poverty and struggled to pay my school fees. Despite these difficulties growing up as a child in Sierra Leone, I never lost hope, but continued in my efforts to seek a better life. I graduated from university and took an interest in business. Today, I am proud of my achievements in the business sector and contributions to nation building' 'Ambassador Fadika lashed at his critics who questioned his leadership of African Minerals Ltd (AML) amid the Ebola crisis, as he highlighted the achievements of AML. "As co-founder of AML, I am proud to say that AML contributed greatly in boosting Sierra Leone's economy. AML helped create employment opportunities for thousands of Sierra Leoneans.
Before the Ebola outbreak, AML was making remarkable progress. Unfortunately, the decline in iron ore price at the same time as the escalation of the Ebola crisis, forcing foreign investors to leave the country, affected the operation of AML. A World Bank study on the economic impact of the Ebola epidemic in 2014 highlighted the devastating effect of the Ebola crisis on the mining sector. Despite these challenges, I worked very hard to rescue the mining sector and brought in new investments.
The legacy of African Minerals Ltd continues. The jobs created by AML are being protected by Shandong Steel SL Ltd, the company that took over from AML. As the new Vice Chairman of Shandong Steel SL Ltd, I am confident that Sierra Leone will continue to benefit from the mining sector and Shandong Steel Ltd is here to help us build our economy and create more jobs'', he said. Ambassador Fadika is also the new Executive Director of Pan African Minerals Ltd, with a cumulative investment portfolio of over 3.1 billion United States dollars in Africa. With promising investments in iron ore, oil and gas and related resources in nine West African countries including Sierra Leone, Ambassador Fadika is said to have helped create thousands of jobs in the region.
The Ambassador introduced an extemporaneous paragraph into his prepared text. "As I said at the Commonwealth Summit where I was recently appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for the Commonwealth Africa Initiative, I am not impressed by the limited jobs available to people in Sierra Leone," he said. "We need the positive idealism, energy, passion and skills of everyone to eradicate poverty, create jobs and make Sierra Leone the kind of country we want' 'Ambassador Fadika's speech was the inspirational high point of a spectacular welcome accorded to the Ambassador by Sierra Leoneans in the Diaspora.
The Chairperson of AWOL Global, Anthony Navo Jr referred to Ambassador Fadika as a 'Champion' in eradicating poverty and creating jobs in Sierra Leone, noting Ambassador Fadika's record of "commitment to helping poor people, to creating jobs for thousands of Sierra Leoneans, to investing in education and health care, and to promoting social justice for all."Isatu Clarkson, Chairlady of AWOL Global, said the reception here was "the greatest I have had anywhere. Ambassador Fadika spoke in a way that connects everyone and he inspired us all" Kweku Lisk, an internationally acclaimed Sierra Leonean lawyer said, Ambassador Fadika's high profile speech had a ''meaningful impact on Sierra Leoneans in the diaspora and has inspired a lot of them to return back home and contribute to nation building'' The former Chairperson of AWOL UK, Alfred ParkerJr praised Ambassador Fadika's speech. "This is the sort of vision and dynamic leadership we need in Sierra Leone. The Ambassador is not just a business magnate, investor and philanthropist, butalso a good leader'', said Parker. "With that powerful speech and commitment to provide free education at primary and university level, affordable health care and free food for children in school, Ambassador Fadika boldly articulated the change that we want," said, Ajan Fofanah, a Sierra Leonean based in the United Kingdom who travelled to the Netherlands to attend the event. Ambassador Fadika's long term critic, Amara Kallon of the opposition Sierra Leone Peoples Party was at the event and said it was clear Ambassador Fadika "is very passionate about the development of Sierra Leone. He spoke very well and with great wisdom. I am very impressed in him and his commitment to eradicate poverty and create jobs".
The Chairperson of AWOL Continental Europe, Serrayba Kakay, on behalf of AWOL presented a Life Time Award to Ambassador Fadika, in recognition of the Ambassador's dynamic leadership and inspirational charitable work in supporting AWOL and promoting peace and development in Sierra Leone. It was an historic occasion. The event was attended by Sierra Leoneans from across the world and all walks of life. Ambassador Fadika was accorded a heartfelt and spectacular welcome and participants were in high sprint to see a youthful-looking smiling man. Several times, the people in the audience chanted "Moseray, Moseray, The Man Of The People!"
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Is Angus McNab's laptop the most coveted piece of technology in the Canadian Premier League?
A long-time executive at Opta and SportLogiq – CPL's data and analytics partners – McNab has joined York9 FC as a management consultant, arriving after former club president Preben Ganzhorn's departure in January. McNab was first introduced to the CPL at the league headquarters in Toronto while representing SportLogiq. From there, his interest piqued, particularly with York9.
With a background in football analytics both on and off the pitch, McNab's part-streamlining, part-audit is underway in York Region – and it's all going through his computer.
"There is a marked change in everything in the organization," McNab told CanPL.ca. "Coach Jimmy Brennan, the staff, everyone has responded well."
McNab's background in advanced analytics points to Y9's new approach to on-the-field recruiting and player evaluation, but the native of Scotland is also overseeing all facets of the club as it enters its second season.
"I'm deeply rooted in data and analytics, since my time in Opta, and I'm looking at ways of enhancing the fan experience, and offer more. Not just from a cost standpoint," McNab explained,
"How do we drive things forward? We looked at a few elements initially, but for me, it was obvious the club and the staff needed a couple of things to attach themselves to. There needs to be a north star – what we should be working towards every day."
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York9's new off-field approach? "Sample and trial."
For the 2020 season at York Lions Stadium, the club is planning a different buildout behind the goal, moving the supporters section to its main grandstand. The aim is to improve fan engagement and have supporters feel as though they are members of a bigger community.
The club's staff is also offering an improved front-facing product, engaging with fans on social media more frequently and more meaningfully, and moving to a new office/club store hybrid in Vaughan next month.
"There are things the club did over the past 12 months that we may have gotten wrong. We didn't offer enough to people to come join us and be a part of us. It's about building authenticity and connections that are true, quite frankly. We have to change that," McNab said.
"Attendance wasn't what we wanted it to be so we're in a different place than others. We need people to sample and trial the product, and then engage with it."
On the pitch, McNab points to a personalized on-screen dashboard shared by York9 coaches Jimmy Brennan and newly-appointed assistant Paul Stalteri, which shows everything from year-over-year salary cap management to minutes played by the under-21s. Players also have access to a video tool that shows each action, sorted, across an entire 90 minutes.
"We're able to zero in on what we need to do," McNab said, referencing the use of the data by Y9 management. "We've used the data across everything as we retool our squad."
Y9 has also signed six-figure, three-year deal with StatSports, a leading development company in the area of on-field performance monitoring and analysis in sports, that provides the CPL outfit with the same GPS product that many of the top clubs in the world use, including Liverpool and Arsenal.
The Nine Stripes will use the GPS system in its training sessions and on gamedays to measure the load/effort on players and proactively manage injury risk. Y9 will also be sharing some of the data (top speeds, distance covered in games, etc.) with fans on social media each week during the CPL season.
McNab's experience with Opta's North America division meant he dealt with broadcasters of MLS and the Premier League. He also worked for the Colorado Rapids, and knows Nashville SC's director of strategy and analytics Oliver Miller-Farrell from their time together at Opta.
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"(Angus) has such a rare perspective of a lot of different sides of the sporting landscape," Miller-Farrell told CanPL.ca as the club prepares for its inaugural match as one of two MLS expansion teams. "He gets how data plays a role in an organization. Not just from the performance analysis side, but also commercially.
"I'm really excited for him, it's a great opportunity. It's a real unique role for him to flap his wings."
York9 plans to be more forthcoming about contract announcements, McNab told CanPL.ca, denoting multi-year deals when applicable. More signings are expected in the coming weeks, McNab hinted, pointing to South America as a source of more big name signings, similar to Brazilian Gabriel Vasconcelos.
"Over the next two weeks, as we complete the activity on the transfer market and domestically, there are going to be some exciting announcements, bringing the kind of players who weren't here last season," McNab said.
"Fans will respond well to that and enjoy what they're seeing."
Who will York9 fans be so pleased to see in 2020? Well, check his laptop.