Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Inside the homes and beauty cabinets of inspiring and influential people Educate your beauty routine with expert tips Our directory of Australia’s best beauty and wellness destinations “I didn’t plan on getting into the fragrance business initially It all started somewhat unexpectedly when I began making candles as Christmas gifts for friends and family I wanted to create something personal and meaningful so I crafted unique scents for the people close to me As word spread and people started asking if they could buy my fragrances I realised I had stumbled upon something special That’s when I decided to take it more seriously; what started as a simple heartfelt gift turned into a full-fledged fragrance business I had a variety of experiences growing up that really shaped who I am today My childhood was filled with moments of learning and exploration which allowed me to develop a strong sense of independence early on I was raised in an environment that encouraged curiosity and problem-solving which gave me the foundation to navigate both personal and professional challenges as I got older I think those early experiences taught me resilience and adaptability two qualities that have been incredibly valuable as a founder Managing and running Maison Louis Marie nonstop requires staying focused and I attribute my work ethic to the values I learned when I was younger My childhood definitely shaped my ability to tackle multiple roles—whether it’s being a mother One of the most challenging periods in my life has been this one I am in right now when I am trying to find the balance between running Maison Louis Marie and being fully present for my young son The challenge has been in figuring out how to be there for my son in a meaningful way while also handling the relentless pace of my business and some days I feel like I’m stretched thin but I know being there for him is the most important part of my life These moments have tested my ability to juggle multiple roles but they’ve also taught me a lot about resilience and the importance of being emotionally present I am dealing with these challenges by learning to prioritise and delegate A key step was realising that I didn’t have to do everything myself trusting them to take on more responsibilities so that I could carve out the time and mental space to be more focused A flow on effect of this was I was able to offer more support to my team than I had before I also made a conscious effort to create boundaries between work and family time By setting aside dedicated time for my family I was able to be more emotionally available which made a huge difference in how we connected The biggest lesson I’ve learned is the importance of actually being present It’s not just about how much time I spend with my son but the quality of that time and my emotional engagement I’ve also learned that it’s okay to ask for help and that delegating doesn’t mean losing control—it means making room for what really matters I want people to see me as someone who is deeply committed to both my work and my loved ones and as someone who never stops learning or growing The best parts of my work are the creativity it allows as well as the connection it fosters with people I love crafting special scents that evoke emotions and memories and seeing how customers respond to them is incredibly rewarding It’s fulfilling to know that something I created brings joy to others whether it’s through a personal fragrance they wear every day or a special gift they give to someone else Being able to transform a passion into a business has been a huge blessing There’s always something that needs attention especially when trying to find space for my personal life the pressure to keep up with demand and ensure everything runs smoothly can be stressful There’s little room for error in a competitive market and that constant pressure to perform can be exhausting Seeing my business thrive and knowing that people love what I create makes it all worthwhile I keep my skincare routine minimal but focused on products that deliver results Products become essentials for me not only because they make my skin look great but also because they help it feel nourished and protected One of my favourite beauty products is the Natura Bissé C+C Vitamin Cream I love using it as part of my daily skincare routine because it leaves my skin feeling hydrated It’s packed with antioxidants and helps brighten my complexion while fighting signs of aging which is important to me as I focus on aging gracefully I usually apply it in the morning after cleansing my face as it provides a nice glow and helps protect my skin throughout the day I also use the Natura Bissé C+C Vitamin Splash [Ed which is a refreshing spray that I love to apply during the day or after exercising It feels revitalising and gives my skin a quick hydration boost It’s perfect for those busy days when I need to refresh my skin without doing a full routine After my facial skincare routine I love using our No.04 Bois De Balincourt Body Oil and the deodorant and also are the perfect base for any fragrance from my collection that I choose to wear on top of it At night, I switch to the Sisley Phyto-Blanc range It’s great for evening out my skin tone and keeping it bright and clear This range has really helped me maintain a balanced complexion and I like how lightweight yet effective it feels on my skin after a long day My hair has gotten thinner over the years and I use Sisley Revitalizing Volumizing Shampoo with Camellia Oil to help manage it This shampoo is specifically formulated to add volume and vitality to thinning hair while also nourishing it The camellia oil in it helps strengthen and protect the hair while giving it more body and a fuller appearance I love how it gently cleanses without stripping my hair of moisture and it makes a noticeable difference to my hair’s volume It’s become a staple in my hair care routine I take care of my body by staying committed to regular exercise and maintaining a balanced staying hydrated is a big part of my routine as I believe it’s essential for overall health and skin vitality I’ve learned that taking care of my body isn’t just about the physical activity I do but also about giving it the rest and nourishment it needs to function at its best My day starts with getting my son ready for school Exercise helps me get centred and focused for the day ahead and ensuring I’m in the right mindset to tackle both personal and work responsibilities I like to make sure I am building muscle and overall working on body conditioning using free weights and resistance bands to keep things dynamic and engaging which helps clear my mind and gives me a great boost of energy I also really enjoy the Peloton when I want a high-intensity workout – and it’s so convenient which is fantastic for both endurance and keeping my muscles toned without too much impact on my joints I have always been interested  in how clothes are built – the craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into a well-made garment and can be styled up or down depending on the occasion flowing dress for the day or something more structured for an event Dresses allow me to look polished while still feeling comfortable and true to my personal style They give me the ability to move through my day I’m a big fan of designers like Dries Van Noten I love their attention to detail and how they play with structure Dries Van Noten’s prints and tailoring always feel fresh yet timeless while Phoebe Philo’s designs resonate deeply with me because they reflect a true understanding of how women want to feel in their clothes: confident Simone Rocha finds such a beautiful balance between femininity and edge My attitude toward ageing is one of embracing it with grace and acceptance I am so grateful that I feel stronger than ever I’ve gained a deeper understanding of myself and maintaining a balanced lifestyle have given me a sense of empowerment as I age growing older is an opportunity to continue evolving and I feel more resilient now than I ever did in my younger years which has helped me feel confident and capable at every stage of life.” Story by Zoe Briggs. Photography by Aileen Son Who's How-Tos Who's Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Olympic Membership - Free Live Stream Sports & Original Series - join now! 🥇 Olympic Torch Relay | Stage 23 - Deux-Sèvres | Olympic Games Paris 2024Watch the highlights of the 23rd stage of the Olympic Torch Relay for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 that took place in Deux-Sèvres. Since the start of its journey, the Olympic Torch has travelled along many coasts and seashores, from the Mediterranean to coast of La Manche, and is poised to visit the shores of the Atlantic next week. In the meantime, on Sunday, it made a detour to Thouars, near the Thouet River. In Coulon, it descended the Sèvre Niortaise by boat, in the heart of the 'Green Venice' in the famed Marais Poitevin. The day was also an opportunity to admire the local heritage and illuminate two castles: Thouars - the 17th-century Château des Ducs de La Trémoille, partially converted into a college - and the Château de Bressuire, the remains of which have stood the test of time since the 10th century. The Torch passed through the Porte Saint-Jacques, the symbol of Parthenay, and stopped off at the prestigious École Nationale des Sous-Officiers d'Active in Saint-Maixent-l'École, founded in 1963. It also visited the impressively long (83 metres) and luminous l’Abbaye Royale de Celles-sur-Belles. The festivities ended in Niort, an opportunity to wind through the streets of the department's capital city. The Torch passed through the Clou Bouchet district before making its way to Port Boinot and the Musée du Donjon, which traces the city's history from the 12th century to the present day. The convoy's route concluded at Place Chanzy, where the celebration was held. Sport is a mainstay in the Deux-Sèvres department, with many of its facilities awarded the 'Terre de Jeux 2024' label. Numerous events occur throughout the year, including the Coupe de rugby des collèges 79, the Highland Games world championship of traditional Scottish strength, and the Celles-sur-Belle handball clubs and Niort rugby club. On Sunday, another sport took centre stage: taekwondo. A group relay dedicated to this martial art took place in Bressuire with Niort native Myriam Baverel, who was the silver medallist at the 2004 Athens Games as captain. Alongside her were 23 enthusiasts, including the oldest participant of the day, Moon-Ho Lee, former coach of the French national team, Emmanuelle Rantière, French veteran champion, and the promising and youngest participant on the day, 13-year-old Nahim Goktas Mazanto. Like them, 90 Olympic Torch Bearers took their turn throughout the Deux-Sèvres region. All of them have had inspiring lives and destinies. Such is the case of Perrine Marcheteau, the final torchbearer of the day, who will light the cauldron. Perrine is a Red Cross volunteer who never strays too far from the basketball court. Her ambition today is to pass on her passion to younger players. Tomorrow, the Olympic Torch and all the Relay teams will enjoy a well-deserved rest day. On Tuesday, the torch will head to the Vendée, a land for nature lovers and lovers of sport. In particular, it will head for the Passage du Gois, which links the island of Noirmoutier to the coast, the Puy-du-Fou, and then Les Sables d'Olonne for another large-scale public celebration. Too many automated requests from this network Volume 4 - 2017 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmolb.2017.00048 Pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.] is a heat and drought resilient legume crop grown mostly in Asia and Africa Pigeonpea is affected by various biotic (diseases and insect pests) and abiotic stresses (salinity and water logging) which limit the yield potential of this crop resistance to all these constraints is not readily available in the cultivated genotypes and some of the wild relatives have been found to withstand these resistances the utilization of crop wild relatives (CWR) in pigeonpea breeding has been effective in conferring resistance quality and breeding efficiency traits to this crop Bud and leaf tissue of Cajanus scarabaeoides a wild relative of pigeon pea were used for transcriptome profiling Approximately 30 million clean reads filtered from raw reads by removal of adaptors ambiguous reads and low-quality reads (3.02 gigabase pairs) were generated by Illumina paired-end RNA-seq technology All of these clean reads were pooled and assembled de novo into 1,17,007 transcripts using the Trinity a total of 98,664 unigenes were derived with mean length of 396 bp and N50 values of 1393 The assembly produced significant mapping results (73.68%) in BLASTN searches of the Glycine max CDS sequence database (Ensembl) uniprot database of Viridiplantae was used for unigene annotation; 81,799 of 98,664 (82.90%) unigenes were finally annotated with gene descriptions or conserved protein domains a total of 23,475 SSRs were identified in 27,321 unigenes This data will provide useful information for mining of functionally important genes and SSR markers for pigeonpea improvement However their utilization is hampered by limited availability of genomic resources very narrow genomic information is available for C Keeping in mind the decisive importance of this species we performed Illumina paired-end sequencing to generate the bud and leaf transcriptome of C This is the primary report of transcriptome sequencing and de novo assembly of C The transcriptome database will provide a valuable resource for gene discovery and marker development linked with superior traits scarabaeoides (Accession N0- ICPW87) were obtained from the International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) The seeds were sown in pots containing 1 kg of soil with 34°C temperature at day and 25°C at night with relative humidity approximately 68% and a photoperiod of 16/8 h The plants were maintained in the experimental green house at NRCPB Buds and leaves of were used as plant material in the present study Fresh leaves and buds were harvested and immediately frozen in liquid nitrogen and stored in −80°C until further use Total RNA from the buds and leaves was extracted using Spectrum Plant Total RNA Kit (Sigma) following the manufacturer's protocol RNA was quality was checked by Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer RNA Nanochip (Agilent Technologies) and quantity was checked by Nanodrop spectrophotometer (Thermo scientific) Total RNA at concentration of ≥500 ng/ul RNA Integrity Number (RIN) ≥ 7 were used for RNA library preparation A Truseq RNA Sample Prep Kit (Illumina) was employed in poly-A based mRNA purification and cDNA library construction was carried out according to the manufacturer's instructions 1 ug of total RNA sample of bud and leaf tissue were used for poly-A mRNA selection using streptavidin-coated magnetic beads Two rounds of enrichment for poly-A mRNA was carried followed by mRNA fragmentation cDNA was synthesized from enriched and fragmented RNA using reverse transcriptase (Super Script II) Double stranded Illumina libraries were obtained by 15 cycles of PCR amplification using Illumina PCR primers The size and purity of the libraries were checked by Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer The cDNA libraries of average fragment length 360 bp both the libraries were sequenced using paired end protocol on the Illumina MiSeq system The raw sequence data generated in present study have been deposited at NCBI in the Short Read Archive (SRA) database under the accession number SRA548291 (experiment accession numbers SRX2661106 and SRX2661107 for bud and leaf tissue The base quality of the raw paired end reads from bud (17,388,560) and leaf (13,146,615) respectively of 100 bp were assessed by FastQC v0.11.2 (Andrews, 2010). Raw sequenced reads were processed using Trimmomatic software version 0.36 (Bolger et al., 2014) for trimming and quality filtering reads with poly-N (≥10%) and low quality (sQ ≤ 5) were removed to obtain high quality de novo transcriptome sequence data GC-content and sequence duplication level of the reads were calculated and the downstream analyses was performed on the filtered clean data repeats of one to six nucleotides in the core motif were considered dinucleotides ≥ 10 bases (five repeats) and trinucleotides and tetranucleotides ≥ 12 bases (four and three repeats respectively) pentanucleotide ≥ 15 bases (3 repeats) and hexanucleotides ≥ 18 bases (3 repeats) The GC content was 45.10% and the Q20 and Q30 were 94.243 and 90.12% respectively number of assembled transcripts got reduced from a total of 1,17,007 to 98,664 transcripts and defined as unigenes with a mean length of 396 bp and N50 of 1,393 the shortest and longest unigenes are 201 and 13,448 bp 26,876 unigenes were within the 200–400 bp and 9,444 unigenes were within the 400–1,000 bp we observed that part of unigenes (62,344) were over 1000 bp which were very helpful to further annotation and functional analysis of unigenes Assessment of transcriptome assembly was performed with the transcripts (obtained from Trinity assembler) Bowtie2 was used to align the reads to the constructed transcriptome from Trinity and then we counted the number of proper pairs improper or orphan read alignments to capture the read alignment statistics 93.75% of the mapped fragments were found mapped as proper pairs (yielding concordant alignments 1 or more times to the reconstructed transcriptome) suggesting our proper assembly The remaining unassembled reads likely correspond to lowly expressed transcripts with unsatisfactory coverage A better de novo assembly was obtained in current sequencing data and the results are shown in Supplementary Material Unigenes mapping results with Glycine max coding sequence (Ensembl) a total of 23,475 SSR loci were identified in 27,321 unigene sequences of which 6128 sequences contained more than one SSR (Supplementary Material For identification of different types of SSRs mononucleotide was the most abundant repeat unit i.e 1,356 hexanucleotide and 938 pentanucleotide This is the first report of a transcriptome database Cajanus scarabaeoides which is a closest wild relative to C and one of the easiest wild species that can crossed with pigeonpea cultivars Next-generation RNA sequencing was performed on mRNAs obtained from bud and leaf tissue Unigenes and SSR makers identified in present study can be used be used for improvement of cultivated pigeon pea with specific traits however extended deep researches are required to confirm these findings Incorporation of different facts at transcriptome metabolome and proteome approaches would lead to comprehensive research programs focus on engineering C SS and GR participated in sample collection All authors have read and approved the final manuscript The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest We acknowledge the financial support received from ICAR-National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology The Supplementary Material for this article can be found online at: http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmolb.2017.00048/full#supplementary-material Andrews, S. 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Van der Maesen Keywords: Cajanus scarabaeoides (L.) Thouars Singh NK and Gaikwad K (2017) De novo Assembly and Characterization of Cajanus scarabaeoides (L.) Thouars Transcriptome by Paired-End Sequencing Received: 29 March 2017; Accepted: 26 June 2017; Published: 12 July 2017 Copyright © 2017 Nigam, Saxena, Ramakrishna, Singh, Singh and Gaikwad. 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Fragrance BrandByAngelina Villa-Clarke will whisk you off to the blue seas of Capri When clean fragrance brand, Maison Louis Marie revealed how it was her own family history rooted in botanical history and exploration Her ancestor Louis Marie Aubert du Petit Thouars was a pioneer in French botanical history and he discovered a vast array of plant specimens collecting over 2,000 to bring back to France ten years later he was elected as a member of the prestigious Académie des Sciences and inspired to build upon the botanical roots of her family Marie Du Petit Thouars founded fragrance and lifestyle brand Maison Louis Marie with six initial scents founder & creative director of Maison Louis Marie Marie reveals how travel remains the backbone of the brand “Louis Marie Aubert du Petit Thouars’s legacy resonates deeply with me on a personal level,” she reveals I often heard stories about his adventures and discoveries His passion for exploring the unknown and his meticulous attention to detail in documenting the wonders of the natural world have always fascinated me.” “What inspires me most about him is his relentless curiosity and his ability to see beauty in the intricate details of nature This personal connection to his work instilled in me a profound appreciation for the natural world and a desire to continue his legacy of exploration and discovery I aimed to embody his spirit of curiosity and respect for nature I wanted to create something that not only pays homage to his contributions but also inspires others to see the beauty and importance of the natural world It’s a way to keep his memory alive and to share the values he stood for with a wider audience.” making candles and experimenting with scents in her grandfather’s green house Marie launched Maison Louis Marie offering luxury candles and perfumes that focus on natural scents “Nature and plants have always been a significant part of my family’s life,” she reveals surrounded by the beauty of the natural world where I spent countless hours learning about different plants and how to care for them following in the footsteps of our ancestor Louis Marie Aubert du Petit Thouars sharing stories of their unique characteristics These experiences ingrained in me a deep appreciation for flora and the natural world which has greatly influenced my brand and its core values.” Historic papers detail the findings of Marie's ancestor Inspired by her family’s archive of historical botanical drawings Marie has used an original drawing of an orchid as part of the brand’s logo creating candles and scents became a way for me to bottle the essence of the greenhouse The process was both scientific and artistic a perfect blend of the meticulous care and the creative inspiration I found in the greenhouse It was also a beautiful way to make homemade Christmas gifts and these early experiments laid the foundation for my passion for scents and candle-making and into creating Maison Louis Marie.” Louis Marie Aubert du Petit Thouars: a pioneer in French botanical history Marie began her company journey with 200 candles of each scent and within just four months she had sold out her entire inventory Four years after such a successful business launch her husband and company CEO Matthew Berkson joined Marie in 2016 and the two have since worked together to the scale the business further inspired by the botanical illustrations from my ancestor’s era we also name many of our scents after the exotic places he explored and the unique plant species he documented but also evokes a sense of adventure and discovery in our customers our packaging often feature excerpts from his writings and drawings connecting our products to the rich history of botanical exploration we aim to share the story of his life’s work and passion allowing our customers to feel a part of this legacy our brand strives to embody the spirit of curiosity and dedication to beauty that Louis Marie Aubert du Petit Thouars exemplified.” Candles are inspired by historic botanical discoveries and places of importance to the founder Founded with a mission to create accessible and clean luxury fragrances Maison Louis Marie produces environmentally mindful products: from perfume and home fragrance to hand and body care These products are free of toxic ingredients—formulations are clean and packaging is always recyclable where possible “The overall ethos of our brand centres around a deep respect for nature a commitment to quality and a sense of timeless elegance,” says Marie “Inspired by the botanical heritage of Louis Marie Aubert du Petit Thouars we strive to create products that celebrate the beauty and diversity of the natural world.” Historic botanical illustrations are behind the inspiration of the brand From No.02 Le Long Fond—inspired by a botanical nursery in Belgium of the same name (with notes of Hinoki wood and cedarwood) to No.09 Vallee de Farney—inspired by a nature reserve in Mauritius (with notes of grapefruit each fragrance in the brand’s collection has a travel story behind it is based on a forest that is home to over 100 plant varieties and numerous animals and is where Louis Marie himself discovered many new plant specimens a small village set on the banks of the Bosphorus in Istanbul where Marie’s mother experienced her first scent of a Tuberose flower at the age of 16 “Each scent is inspired by childhood memories and old family discoveries,” Marie says “My family and connection to botany has stuck with me I had the idea to create something luxurious out of nature while maintaining its preservation.” France (OSV News) — Highly skilled carpenters from four different companies are working together to rebuild the iconic Notre Dame spire before the grand reopening of the most famous European cathedral on Dec Among the craftsmen assigned to the prestigious task are two Americans: Jackson Dubois from New York and Michael Burrey from Boston Dubois and Burrey are members of a team of 18 craftsmen called “companions of duty” at Asselin a family-owned company that specializes in restoring historical monuments and one of the four companies working on the spire The two Americans are working with their colleagues in Thouars where they have three months to assemble and carve the wooden steps at the base of the spire on which the 16 statues of the apostles and the evangelists will soon stand once again Those statues had been removed for restoration four days before the devastating April 15 which badly damaged the 850-year-old Paris cathedral which were exhibited earlier this year to the public at the Cité de l’architecture are waiting to be placed at the four cardinal corners of the spire’s base on beautifully carved wooden tiers in the fall who introduces himself as “a journeyman timber framer with the timber framers’ guild of America,” has French ancestry His last name — Dubois — means “of wood,” and his family were French Protestants who settled in New York state in the late 17th century Dubois told OSV News that despite his heritage his French is “quite poor.” Still we all wear heavy hearing protection anyway so we communicate through a universal carpentry language (translation software) is quite useful for smaller details,” Dubois said He also makes a point to learn “one new French word useful in the shop” each day joining up chamfers (angled edges)” — in other words “holding everything together.” Wood carving and art history is a passion for these carpenters frequently goes on walks around Thouars and its outskirts “This is a medieval town; there is so much to see He added that he hopes he can see the spire being raised in Paris this fall and return for the opening of the cathedral to the public Dec as you need perfect language skills to work at such heights but I hope to be among the crowd,” Burrey He recalled his parents speaking to him about their honeymoon in the French capital and their visit to the cathedral in 1958 “My grandmother was also a nurse on the French front in World War I and received a decoration from the French government for it,” he recalled Dubois and Burrey were both part of the Handshouse Truss project in the summer of 2021 a total of 40 American carpenters followed original drawings and hand-built an identical replica of “truss No the craftsmen raised it by hand in front of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception adjacent to the The Catholic University of America campus Gregory joined the pulling lines that raised the truss upright He then blessed it in a ceremony for the university community The truss was then reconstructed on the National Mall in Washington Aug saw their work and was so impressed that he invited volunteers to come to France and work on the reconstruction of the cathedral “the Handshouse project was about raising awareness showing solidarity with France and showing that the skills still existed to rebuild the cathedral identically.” he realizes that his time as a young carpenter touring Europe and volunteering to help restore historical monuments in Poland helped him acquire the necessary skills and made a difference in his application to work on the “construction site of the century,” as the French media have called Notre Dame’s reconstruction Jean-Louis Georgelin — the five-star general overseeing the rebuilding of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris — paid tribute particularly to the two American carpenters who had joined forces with their French colleagues May 2 Burrey managed to do online classes with his students from the Asselin workshop “I wired myself and showed them via Zoom all the different stages of our work here,” he told OSV News The tools they use to carve the wood are the same as those used by medieval builders But they do also incorporate modern techniques In order to “quicken the pace of work” given the tight schedule Burrey had to learn to use power tools for the first time to cut wood Working on Notre Dame’s spire has given the two Americans a great appreciation for the “creative genius” of its creator a 19th-century French architect who is famous for his restoration of the most prominent medieval landmarks in his country the proportions and the geometry of it all.” And Dubois’ admiration extends beyond the architecture to the cathedral as a whole “It is the celebration of humanity that it represents which is constantly surprising and gratifying,” he said Agnès Poirier writes for OSV News from Paris Brand Bio is Fashionista's guide to the best independent fashion and beauty brands — a resource for retailers, job seekers, B2B companies and consumers alike. If you'd like your brand to be featured, fill out this form Maison Louis MarieHeadquarters: Los Angeles, CAE-commerce: maisonlouismarie.comSocial Media: Instagram What: A fragrance house that offers luxury candles, perfumes and skin care inspired by the founder's family's botanical legacy Origin Story: Marie du Petit Thouars grew up in Belgium playing in her grandfather's nursery while making candles and experimenting with scents in her mother's greenhouse Inspired by her family's botanical history (Louis Marie Aubert du Petit Thouars discovered many plant specimens and brought them back to France in the early 1800s) du Petit Thouars founded Maison Louis Marie in 2013.  perfumes and skin care that focus on unique floral fragrances Maison Louis Marie's products are formulated without "toxic" ingredients such as parabens Hero Products: No.04 Bois de Balincourt Eau de Parfum ($98) PR Representation: Paul Wilmot Communications How to get in touch: Contact form Please note: Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. 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Paris This micro-bar in the heart of the Temple area stands in stark contrast with the trendy dives that crowd the Marais You can still drink beers at union prices (€2.50) and some excellent wines by the glass (€2.50 to €3.50) Food is homemade dishes like marinated chicken skewers it only costs around €10 for lunch or dinner (an extraordinary feat) and comes with thick-cut chips and homemade sauces The Berber family who run the place also put on couscous dishes for lunch Locals who have quickly adopted Les Caves du Petit Thouars enjoying its patio on the pavement of a leafy street the perfect place to enjoy the last rays of afternoon sunshine with a cocktail all adding to the charms of this unpretentious little bar Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterpinterestinstagramAbout us Contact us “Spraying behind your knees creates a more subtle pulse point experience than if you sprayed your neck – you’ll get a whiff now and then rather than continuous exposure,” says Frank Voelkl, a senior perfumer at Firmenich Give your fragrance bottle a pump in the air if you haven’t reached for it in a while as the first spray (which will include residue in the nozzle) can contain perfume that may be partly oxidized Because natural fragrances use essential oils taken from plant material they may break down and degrade faster than their synthetic counterparts synthetic fragrances will last longer since they are chemically more stable compared to a natural essential oil,” says du Petit Thouars but consider a bouquet of fresh flowers and ones made of plastic - which one will last longer?” “Hair fragrances typically use a lot less alcohol—sometimes no alcohol at all—making them a good option for those with skin sensitivities or dry hair,” says du Petit Thouars the natural oils on your skin can alter your scent And if you have sensitive or eczema-prone skin certain fragrances could worsen your condition fragrance should not be applied to fabrics like nylon or polyester as these materials don’t hold scent well,” says Somer may stain.” Make sure you pay close attention to what you’ve sprayed on your clothes in the past as fabric tends to hold fragrance residuals and you don’t want to overdo it The big names of the PA stallion world congregate at the Haras de Thouars Rarely in history (and perhaps never) has a private stud assembled such an elevated number of high quality stallions as underscored by the 2024 example of Haras de Thouars  In addition to assembling a high class PA stallion roster the Lot-et-Garonne stud has taken particular care to cultivate a certain genetic diversity The number of stallions whose semen samples are extracted for insemination purposes at the Haras de Thouars is virtually unlimited The stud is currently home to 13 PA stallions Commanding a stud fee of €5,500 (fresh semen sample) and €6,500 (frozen semen sample) Azadi (Darike) is quite simply one of the most competitively priced stallions on the market It should be stressed that he has produced a dozen Gr1 PA winners and he represents a golden ‘outcross’ opportunity for mares from the bloodlines of Tiwaiq and Amer These are essential qualities for any racehorse… even if you’re only aiming at races for older horses The 2023 covering season was the busiest ever for Azadi and 2024 will without any doubt be a record one Dahess (Amer) can draw on the successful stud careers of his sons Al Mourtajez and Dahor de Brugere This « chef de race » blended speed and stamina on the track having won over trips ranging from 1,200m to 2,000m He has imparted these two qualities to the bumper crops of horses boasting his paternity Dahess has produced a long list of Gr1 PA winners with First Classs (Dahess) and Moshrif (Dahess) both proving in recent times that their sire has retained his place among the elite PA racing sires His 2024 fee has been set at €5,500 (frozen semen sample) and €5,000 (fresh semen sample) and he’s exceptionally affordable for a stallion who has had a profound influence on the Stud Book Al Mourtajez (Dahess) has proved to be the great revelation on the international PA stallion scene He has sired a dozen black type performers including the outstanding performer of last season He’s also the sire of the UAE President Cup (Gr1 PA) victor Al Doha (Al Mourtajez) The above two horses completed a 1-2 in the Qatar Arabian World Cup (Gr1 PA) Al Mourtajez is probably on the cusp of an exceptional stallion career his stud fee reflects his exceptional standing and his stud fee is:  €16,000 (fresh semen sample) and €16,500 (frozen semen sample) the initial crops of Mister Ginoux (Amer) have caused quite a stir on the racetrack the young sire started to cover larger books of mares as of 2021 will undoubtedly benefit from the successes enjoyed by the older generations of the brother of Lady Princess (General) Already the sire of  some 15 black type performers the sire of the excellent Hoggar de l’Ardus (Mister Ginoux) and winner of the Qatar Arabian World Cup and the Qatar Derby des Pur-Sang Arabes de 4 ans (Gr1 PA) Mister Ginoux commands a stud fee of €3,000 (fresh semen sample) and €3,500 (frozen semen sample) If  the Munjiz bloodline is what you’re after… Two sons of Munjiz (Kesberoy) are in residence at the Haras de Thouars Al Mamun Monlau (Munjiz) is very much a highly proven stallion whose progeny boast an impressive record at Gr1 PA level He commands a stud fee of €2,500 (fresh semen sample) Munjiz is responsible for producing Jugurtha de Monlau (Al Mamun Monlau) a dual winner of the Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 (Gr1 PA) Al Mamun Monlau is a good outlet for mares by Amer The splendid Muraaqib (Munjiz) also represents an ‘outcross’ opportunity for a certain number of mares His stud career only really took off in 2022 and yet his 2023 covering season was remarkable (for the fact that he was bred to 116 mares) Muraaqib only covered a few mares privately and this on behalf of his breeder and former owner is currently in training with Charles Gourdain Proven sires which are crying out to be rediscovered Sir Bani Yas (Amer) has covered very few mares since embarking on his stud career with only seven runners in France to his name he has still managed to sire three winners including the Al Rayyan Cup – Prix Kesberoy (Gr1 PA) second Hakeem (Sir Bani Yas) Given his stud fee of €2,000 (fresh semen sample) and €2,200 (frozen semen sample) he’s a stallion worthy of another chance as his strike rate « speaks for itself Commanding a remarkably affordable stud fee (€500 fresh semen sample and €800 frozen sample) Murhib (Amer) is from an off-the-beaten-track maternal line having generated several black type performers enters the bracket of stallions worthy of « rediscovery » It’s hard to find a more attractive type than Hilal Al Zaman (Mencour): as he’s a real oil painting he’s already the sire of six black type performers and his progeny are equally adept on dirt as on turf His stud fee is €1,000 (fresh semen sample) and €1,600 (frozen semen sample) Aim South (Burning Sand) boasts a totally “outcross” pedigree The possibilities of tapping into the bloodline of the US performer Burning Sand (San Lou Romirz) are few and far between and the ‘Thouars’ resident presents a great opportunity at a time when the successful fusion of Franco-American bloodlines is becoming increasingly apparent on a daily basis Aim South already has black type performers to his name in the US and he certainly represents a solution for the owners of mares whose pedigrees are saturated by the most common bloodlines Azadi stands alongside his son Al Mouwaffak (Azadi) – a young sire who imparts some highly original and valuable bloodlines (notably via the dam’s sire Djourman) The quality of a horse is expressed in its early years and the evolution of the French PA horse has been shaped over decades by its racing programme for 3-y-olds Al Mouwaffak exhibited a great deal of class at that age and particularly in his success at Saint-Cloud He was unbeaten in his first three career outings (as a 3-y-old) The first 3-y-olds of this bred in the purple customer hit the track in 2023 They included the Prix Nevada II (Gr3 PA) winner Marwa (Al Mouwaffak) Al Mouwaffak is available at €1,500 (frozen semen) and €1,000 (fresh semen) One of the few sons of Mahabb (Tahar de Candelon) at stud Manark (Mahabb) has an unconventional pedigree that openly invites ‘fusion’ with a wide range of bloodlines he boasted a lengthy and successful career at the top level Manark covered very few mares at the beginning of his career despite combining pedigree and performance He numbers the smart Vizhir (Manark) who keeps rattling off stylish wins in Saudi Arabia He’s undoubtedly one to follow in the top events in a country which is on the rise on the international racing stage Manak’s live covering fee [hand-held] is €1,200 Gazwan (Amer) is quite simply one of the best horses in the history of PA racing as his first crop will surface for the first time on the racecourse as 3-year-olds 15 of them are already listed in training in France These young horses are in the hands of some of France’s finest professionals Gazwan has enjoyed the remarkable support of his entourage and he has every chance of proving himself at stud His 2024 stud fee is €3,000 (fresh semen sample) and €3,500 (frozen semen sample) The Haras de Thouars stud’s website is very accurate it lists the international stud fees for all the stallions listed in this article In addition to those of some of the sires mentioned in this article several profiles have recently been updated (as denoted by the examples of Sivit Al Maury “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” —Audrey Hepburn That quote is for all you gardeners getting ready for the season where the weather is even more unpredictable The fun part is now — gathering seeds and making plans Performers go all out at this annual fundraiser for Friends of Family Planning M.V. Proceeds benefit the vital work of Family Planning M.V. providing access to quality sexual health services There will be a celebration of the life of Herb Custer on Saturday at the MVRHS Performing Arts Center from 1 to 2 pm Herb Custer passed away last August at age 90 highly respected educator and school administrator for more than 30 years as well as a public servant in our community Join Herb’s family and friends to remember his remarkable life this Saturday I was talking with Delanie Pickering last week she was getting ready to travel to France to play at a blues festival called “Festival Terri’ Thouars Blues” in the town of Thouars The festival is promoted as a “high-quality international program” including artists from many countries well-known as lead guitarist for Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish will be bringing her own style and exceptional talent to this international music festival And I call her “our own” because even though she’s from New Hampshire and plays a whole lot of music here in Oak Bluffs Delanie is one of the most insanely talented and exceptionally kind and humble people I have ever known She’s made a name for herself beyond the Vineyard — the Bluefish have played around New England at dive bars and swanky clubs and they have also traveled to Europe to play as a band Delanie was invited to join some other French musicians at this festival and I know that she is going to blow their socks off the Jon Bates Band is playing a concert at the W.T high-energy band; don’t miss this chance to see them This “Worm Moon” is also bringing the first lunar eclipse of 2024 this eclipse will make the full moon’s energy feel much more intense It comes just six days after the spring equinox making it a symbol of turning points or awakenings in ancient lore I read that each Zodiac sign will experience this full moon eclipse differently “Time to make money moves … to reflect on what you’d like to scale toward next.” I don’t think I’ll be starting a new career Happy full-moon birthday to Kathleen Cowley on March 21 and thank you for everything you do to make our town more fun we celebrate Candace Jennings and Heather Rynd and send big bunches of birthday wishes on the 23rd to Marcelle BenDavid and Sandra Macias Sing happy birthday to musician and horse whisperer Jennifer Weiland on the 24th More birthday hugs on the 24th to Sophia Brush on the 27th — which is also the birthday of Randall Jette If you have any Oak Bluffs Town Column suggestions The MV Times comment policy requires first and last name for all comments GROUPE Presse et événementiel spécialisé - lifting Sébastien Chetif and his son Mathéo Chetif who have just set up LMCDT in Saint-Jean-de-Thouars (Deux-Sèvres) have just taken delivery of their first vehicle marks an important step in the development of LMCDT Sébastien Chetif puts his expertise to good use in providing quality services.We wish them every success in this new adventure LIRE EN FRANÇAIS / READ IN ENGLISH these toxic waste mountains are not the only polluted substance that need to be dealt with at specialist treatment centres Rain water percolates through the industrial waste mountains while they are stored and awaiting treatment that is just as polluted and dangerous as the original waste pile these liquids are channelled into vast holes dug into the earth to form controlled basins The 1999 European Directive relating to the dumping of waste sets out strict criteria for the storage and processing of industrial leachates to ensure that the way they are collected handled and eventually dumped complies with regulatory requirements leachate basins are lined with membranes to stop the polluted water from penetrating the ground and entering the water table This solution creates large chemical baths that offer a highly inhospitable environment for the pumpsthat are used to process the liquid The pumpsselected have to be suspended 30 cm above the membrane so as to avoid suction on the membrane They must also be robust enough to need little or no maintenance – since regularly accessing pumpsfor repairs in such a hazardous environment is understandably unpopular with treatment centre owners offered to rent a Tsurumi pumpto the a French wastewater treatment company “We placed one of our KTZ3.7 kW pumpsin a very difficult site where the owner's experience was that all other pumpshad failed after only one week,” explains du Petit Thouars “After six months the KTZ33.7 was still running so well that when I asked the owner what he thought of it The wastewater company was so impressed with the performance of that first Tsurumi pumpand decided to purchase more It has now been a customer of Tsurumi for over seven years and only uses Tsurumi pumpsfor the whole water treatment facility “The casing of the KTZrange of pumpsis made from cast iron rather than aluminium and the impellers are chromium cast iron both of which are far more resistant to corrosion,” said Daniel Weippert “This makes them an ideal choice for the particular stresses of leachate handling.” The experience in France suggests that the KTZ pumpsare particularly well suited to alkaline leachate environments and that maintenance on Tsurumi pumpsat French waste product treatment centres is typically very low This is an important consideration when operating in a toxic environment Free access to this content is for qualifying individuals only Corporate and institutional access requires an appropriate license or subscription For more information contact institutions@markallengroup.com A community celebrating Black voices Beautycon is a global platform that brings together beauty enthusiasts and industry leaders to explore the latest trends and conversations shaping the future of beauty an ordinary high school boy who happens to have an obsession for twin-tail hair a mysterious beautiful girl named Thouars appears before him from a parallel world and they declare that all twin-tails in the world belong to them These monsters feed off the "attribute power," the spiritual energy of humans imaginary armor initiated by powerful Twin-Tail attributes In Search of Lost Future will begin streaming on October 4 and continue on Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. EDT. It is based on a hit romance and mystery visual novel by TRUMPLE The title is a reference to Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time The original game's story is set one autumn at the beginning of the 21st century in the Uchihama area Uchihama Academy is growing by leaps and bounds With the construction of a new school building there will be one last General Club Festival at the old building that is slated to be closed The students vow to go all out to make this final cultural festival a success The Astronomy Club of the protagonist Sō Akiyama is filled with the big names on campus. Just before the festival on October 1, the club receives a request from the student executive committee to calm the uneasiness among the students. There are reports of ghost sightings, accidents, sleeping sickness, and other mysterious incidents at the old building. When Yui Furukawa a quiet girl who transferred late into the school Naoto Hosoda is directing the anime at animation studio feel with scripts by Sadayuki Murai, Tatsuya Takahashi, and Satoko Shinozuka and series composition by Rie Kawamata Daitoshokan no Hitsujikai - A Good Librarian Like a Good Shepherd's streaming dates and times will be announced later. It is based on a visual novel by August, creators of Fortune Arterial an ordinary boy who interacts with five main heroines Garo the Animation's streaming dates and times will also be announced later. It is the first animation installment in the popular GARO franchise that since 2005 has spawned multiple television series and movies. Series composition from Yasuko Kobayashi, known for Attack on Titan The King's close advisor implemented a large-scale witch-hunt The tragic victims of this hunt were not witches One Makai Priestess gave birth to a child while being burned at the stake That child carried the bloodlines of the Golden Knight suffered greatly from the unjust death of his mother And so he vowed to learn the ways of a Makai Knight from his father During his battles against the demons known as “Horrors,” León must gradually approach reality and accept the truth banished Prince Alfonso and his mother while the king was bedridden Eager to reclaim his kingdom and save his people Alfonso embarks on a quest to find the legendary Knight – but destiny holds a twist of fate in store for him León and Alfonso begin long and difficult journey filled with many hardships Rage of Bahamut Genesis will begin streaming on October 5 and continue on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. EDT. It is an action-adventure epic based on the popular fantasy card game franchise from Cygames Laughing Under the Clouds will begin streaming on October 6 at 12:00 p.m EDT and new episodes will premiere on Fridays at 2:28 p.m It is a fantasy adventure tale set in the Meiji era that revolves around three mischievous brothers appointed the unsavory task of transporting Japan's most dangerous criminals to an inescapable prison surrounded by water – a task Lord Marksman and Vanadis will begin streaming on October 4 and continue on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m The titular Vanadis of Tsukasa Kawaguchi's fantasy series are beautiful girls who ride into battle There are seven such Vanadis who rule seven territories and instill fear in neighboring countries A boy named Tigre is a minor noble in the kingdom of Buryūnu who encounters a Vanadis in battle