28th ATHENS CLASSIC MARATHON : 31 OCTOBRER 2010 9:00 am.

Site :http://www.athensclassicmarathon.gr

This Is Halloween from the Nightmare Before Christmas.

[HD] ♥♫ "That Happy Feeling" ♥♫ - by Bert Kaempfert

I found this video in youtube accidental.

Elections 2010 in Municipality of Milopotamos

1st COMBINATION
Independent Movement of Active Citizens of the Mylopotamos.
Candidate Mayor: Dimitris Kokkinos.
Ste:http://www.dimitriskokkinos.gr/

2nd COMBINATION
For New Mylopotamos.
Candidate Mayor: Yannis Papadakis.
Site:http://www.neosmylopotamos.gr/

The date for local elections 2010: 7/11/2011.

Municipality Milopotamos

Second prodtuct from Cistus Creticus: cistus Incanus Tea.

Cistus Creticus or Cistus Incanus

The most unique feature of this plant is its richness of polyphenols whose extraordinary abundance in the pink Rockrose has popularized it as a valuable food supplement used in teas, taken alone and even incorporate in boutique health foods where its age old reputation of supporting the immune system and therefore assisting naturally with reisistance to and recovery from common colds and flu. Pink Rockrose polyphenols contain large proportions of the now famous ‘Proanthenols’.

What are Polyphenols?
Certain plant compounds containing groups of ‘phenols’ and which also contain certain antioxidant characteristics. They are very powerful antioxidants, present in several different botanicals. Polyphenols are now known to be the called the ‘Vitamins of the 21st Century’. Some of them are referred to ‘OPC’s’,‘Proanthenols’, Proanthocynanidis’. Super-antioxidants, also known as proanthocyanidins, pycnogenols, or OPCs, fit into this category. Research indicates that a class of polyphenols has antioxidant characteristics with potential health benefits. Like vitamins, they play a central part in our health

Where else do you find Polyphenols?
Polyphenols can be found in fruit, vegetables, red wine, green tea but the highest concentration of Polyphenols is only found in the CISTUS INCANUS.

What are antioxidants?
Antioxidants is a word frequently used in the media but does anyone really know what it is? Here is a simple, illustrated definition that while based on science is not in the usual scientific terminology that few of us understand.

Antioxidants are a classification of several organic substances, period. Antioxidants are substances that protect cells from being damaged by oxidation which is a chemical reaction. Antioxidants can help the body protect itself against free radicals.

Benefits of Cistus Incanus / Polyphenols
The Cistus Incanus has the age old reputation for supporting the immune system. Giving our immune system an enourmous boost as a food supplement. They support the body-own defense and immune system.

More Polyphenols?

Which Cistus Incanus do has more Polyphenols?

Cistus Incanus prodtuct labdanum.

Where ?

Northen Crete. The place that collect labdanum wuth tradisional way.

When ?

Sunmmer (May - August). The season that collect labdanum wuth tradisional way.

Rain again.

Cistus Creticus everywhere!!!!!

Farm of labdanum. Cistus Creticus everywhere!!!!

Rain again in Labdanum area !!!!
It is so good for Cistus Creticus now.
Cistus creticus takes power from rain in winter.

It is so good

First prodtuct from Cistus Creticus: labdanum resin - labdanum gum.

 Cistus Creticus - Cistus Incanus Creticus

Synonymous: labdanum, labdanum resin, labdanum gun, Cistus gum,Rock Rose resin, Sun Rose resin

Gum Labdanum resin -Cistus Incanus Creticus (Cistus villosus var. creticus) - from Northern Crete. The fragrance of Labdanum is very complex. This waxy resin produces a balsamlike, woody, earthy, marshy, smoky, ambergrislike, leathery, flowery, honeylike, mintlike fragrance with hints of plum or oakmoss after a rain.

Labdanum has fascinated people for many centuries. It is said to reach deep into our subconscious and bring back memories, pictures, feelings and moods.

Goats with labdanum

Labdanum originates from the rockrose bush, which emits a resinous dark brown mass from its leaves and twigs. To this day it is still gathered by driving goats into the thick forests overgrown with labdanum bushes. The goats eat their fill from the branches and the sticky resin gets stuck on their beards. When they return, their owners carefully comb the resin our of their beards. Also used is a rakelike instrument with long strips of leather attached to it, which they drag across the bushes to collect the resin.

Labdanum strengthens the body and provides warmth and sensuality. It is very grounding.

The Japanese use Labdanum in their Neriko mixtures, which are used during tea ceremony. Egyptians used it in their Kyphi mixtures and the Hebrews burned it in their temples. Today the perfume industry uses labdanum to add a note of moss and leather to its products.

Labdanum is an excellent medium for making fragrant incense pellets. Family: Cistaceae

Origin:Northern Crete (only place with tradisional way).

Parts Used: oleo gum resin

Aroma Description: very complex - rich, balsamic, woody, earthy, marshy, smoky, ambergris, leathery, sweet, flowery, honey, mint fragrance with hints of plum or oak moss after a rain.

Emotional Attributes: strengthening, creativity, relaxation, meditation, sensuous, love

Cosmetic Uses: perfumery, aromatherapy

Element Association: Fire

Magical Associations: spirituality, protection, courage

Astrological Association: Libra, Scorpio, Cancer

Planetary Association: Moon, Mars, Jupiter

Season: Summer, Autumn

Aromatic Note: Base note.

Cistus Creticus Incanus Protucts Part 1(photo)

Cretan folk festival with Niko Gonianakh Sises Rethimno August 2007.

odo-res 79 by Acqua Novara

For: women and men 

Designer: Acqua Novara 

Olfactive Group: Oriental Woody

Odo-res 79 by Acqua Novara is an oriental woody fragrance for women and men, introduced as EDP in 2010. These new fragrances arise from the analysis of many ingredients, proceeding from "vintage" and wisely worked farming, and become fruit of the italian perfume tradition. Top notes are incense, brazilian rosewood, cassis and patchouli; middle notes are sandalwood and virginia cedar; base notes are french labdanum, guaiac wood, amber and myrhh.

Fragrance Notes

top notes

Incense Brazilian Rosewood Cassis Patchouli

middle notes

Sandalwood Virginia cedar

base notes

labdanum Guaiac woodamber Myrhh

http://www.fragrantica.com

Charlize Theron - J'adore DIOR

J`Adore L`Or by Dior (I Adore Gold) from the end of October 2010.

For: women 

Designer: Dior 

Olfactive Group: Oriental Floral

Dior J`Adore L`Or

http://www.fragrantica.com

Dior is presenting new J`Adore L`Or, created of rose absolute and jasmine from Grasse. The fragrance arrives on the market end of October as 40ml Essence de Parfum.

The new J’Adore L Or was created by Francois Demachy of high quality ingredients which were the key factor for quality of this fragrance. 'True luxury requires the highest level of ingredients quality and creation' – says Dior. His words were the basis for the new fragrance which will represent the house of Dior perfectly with its golden nuances.

Composition of the new edition includes highest quality materials which leave rich aromas on the skin and make it gentle, silky and soft. Nuance of this golden nectar is more intense and warm, just like real gold. As guarantee of quality, Dior accentuates ingredients used in perfume and which satisfy the highest criteria. The composition encompasses Centifolia rose absolute and Grandiflorum jasmine absolute from Grasse.

Extracts of flowers of J`Adore l`Or originate from "Domaine de Manon", managed by the same family for three generations. This family has been a supplier for Dior for years and they have maintained tradition of high quality till today.

Rose petals and jasmine were hand-picked and their scent leaves an impression of a delicate floral bouquet followed by oriental notes, which give precious charm to the fragrance. The base consists of soft and warm tonka bean absolute and sensual Tahitian vanilla absolute.

Oriental flavor originates from patchouli and drops of amber and labdanum, while leaving an impression of density - as formulated by perfumer Francois Demachy.

The bottle has the same shape as the classic amphora of the house of J `Adore, with the difference in the cap which is decorated with golden threads. Modeled on the Masai necklace (John Galliano's idea), stopper that exudes luxury was created. Face of an advertising campaign is Charlize Theron, the muse of modern gold variation of the perfume, wearing a John Galliano dress. J`Adore L`Or is a new fragrance and it was introduced in 2010.

Fragrance Notes

top notes

jasmine rose

middle notes

Tonka BeanVanille

base notes

labdanum Patchouli amber

The first rain in Labdanum area Winter 2010-2011.

 

It is so good for Cistus Creticus-Incanus.

The Aromatherapy Foundation of Maui [AFM]

The Aromatherapy Foundation of Maui [AFM] is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to providing programs, education, training, workshops, scientific information, research, support and other activities and services to the public regarding the correct use and benefits of aromatherapy and aromatic horticulture.

The mission of the Aromatherapy Foundation of Maui is to educate, research, and advance the use of essential oils and aromatherapy as a tool for emotional and physical well-being.

We also believe that the aromatic 'garden' has a nurturing role in the development, improvement and refinement of the mind, emotions and body of individuals and is a vital tool in the management of disease.

Click on any of the links below to begin your journey...

Michael Palin at the India-Pakistan border ceremony - BBC

BLEU DE CHANEL 2010

Fragrance notes

Pink peppercorn, Citrus, Peppermint, Nutmeg, Vetiver, Grapefruit, Cedar, Labdanum, Jasmine, Incense, Patchouli, Ginger, Sandalwood.

CHANEL Official Site

Three Kings (Three Magos)

The Magi are popularly referred to as wise men and kings. The word Magi is a Latinization of the plural of the Greek word magos (μαγος pl. μαγοι), itself from Old Persian maguŝ from the Avestan magâunô, i.e. the religious caste into which Zoroaster was born, (see Yasna 33.7:' ýâ sruyê parê magâunô ' = ' so I can be heard beyond Magi '). The term refers to the priestly caste of Zoroastrianism. As part of their religion, these priests paid particular attention to the stars, and gained an international reputation for astrology, which was at that time highly regarded as a science. Their religious practices and use of astrology caused derivatives of the term Magi to be applied to the occult in general and led to the English term magic. Translated in the King James Version as wise men, the same translation is applied to the wise men led by Daniel of earlier Hebrew Scriptures (Daniel 2:48).

Names

Melchior (Melichior, Melchyor)

Caspar or Gaspar (and several other Greek or Latin variants such as Gathaspa, Jaspar, Jaspas, etc.).

Balthasar (Bithisarea, Balthassar).

by wikipeia the free encyclopidia 

Christmas...............

"The Adoration of the Magi" El Creco Dominikos Theotokopulos(He comes from area of labdanum).

Myrrh is mentioned in the Bible (Psalm 45:8; Song of Solomon 4:14) and is believed to have been a mixture of myrrh and the oleoresin labdanum. One of the three gifts the Magi brought to Jesus Christ (Matthew 2:11) was myrrh. Myrrh gum resin was also used as a stimulant tonic and is even used today as an antiseptic in mouthwashes as well as to treat sore gums and teeth.