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Tisserand Aromatherapy - Deodorant Roll-On Purifying Organic Tea-Tree, Lemon & Rosemary - 1.1 oz. (35ml)
Tisserand Aromatherapy Deodorant Purifying Organic Tea-Tree, Lemon & Rosemary contains organic & ethically harvested essential oils & plant extracts. Naturally purifying with antiseptic properties...a refreshing herby-citrus aroma. Gently protecting, fast absorbing, skin-conditioning (pH balanced), with slow-release micro-encapsulated essential oils to deliver all-day protection and confidence. Ideal travel size. Free from synthetic fragrances, parabens & aluminium.
Personal Care - Frequently Asked Questions
Are the essential oils used in Tisserand products organic?Most of the essential oils used in Tisserand products are organic; those that are not are either wild crafted or ethically harvested. This means that they are derived from plants that are grown free from man-made fertilisers, herbicides or pesticides; are gathered from their natural wild habitat; or cultivated in such a way to avoid depletion. Full a more detailed explanation, please refer to the Essential Oils FAQ section.
Do you use fair trade ingredients?Some of our vegetable oils and butters come from Africa or South America, purchased on a fair trade basis. This means that they are produced through a trade programme, which focuses on organisations that produce commercially viable products that benefit their community.
Why are pure essential oils superior to synthetic fragrances in personal care products?Since they are derived from plants, pure essential oils are entirely natural and have their own unique therapeutic properties. Although synthetic fragrances are often said to be identical to the same chemical as it occurs in nature, this is in fact not the case. Synthetic chemicals are never 100% pure and generally contain 1-10% of impurities. They are a poor choice because, unlike the distillation of essential oils, manufacturing aroma-chemicals is an energy consuming and sometimes wasteful procedure that usually involves quite a number of sequential chemical processes. The main starting materials for manufacture are wood pulp and petroleum, which is not particularly environmentally friendly. Commercial fragrances often contain synthetic musks that do not biodegrade and thus accumulate in the environment, especially waterways, where they can affect fish and other aquatic life. Additionally, they often contain phthalates, which contribute to the body burden of foreign toxic molecules.
What percentage of essential oil is included in Tisserand products?Most of our products contain between 1 and 5% of essential oil. The precise amount in each product is determined by safety considerations of the essential oils used, the function of the product, and the percentage required to make the product effective.
Do Tisserand products contain herbal extracts?Herbal extracts - the majority of which are organic - are used in most of our products. They enhance the performance of the product, as they work in synergy with the essential oils. They also have their own therapeutic benefits - they can be soothing, refreshing, cleansing, astringent, deodorising, conditioning, moisturising, toning, softening or firming. More importantly, their antioxidant properties help reduce free radical damage to the skin or hair.
Do Tisserand products contain SLES (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate)?Tisserand products do not contain SLS or SLES. Instead, we use alternatives such as ALS (ammonium lauryl sulfate); derived from coconut oil, this delivers foam that is mild to the skin.
Do Tisserand products contain Parabens?Tisserand products do not contain parabens. The alternatives that we use (chlorphenesin, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, to name a few) are just as effective in terms of microbiological /challenge testing, and are often milder to the skin.
What other ingredients are your products free from?Tisserand products do not contain ingredients that we consider to be unsound, such as phthalates, mineral oil, paraffin wax, synthetic dyes and pigments, triclosan, BHA, propylene glycol, triethanolamine, aluminium compounds or any animal derived ingredients, such as lanolin or beeswax. We constantly update our formulas to keep up with market trends and demands, researching and using new ingredient alternatives that are mild to the skin and, where possible, kinder to the environment.
Can I use Tisserand personal care products whilst pregnant?Our personal care products are all safe to use in pregnancy.
Are Tisserand products tested on animals?Our products and ingredients are not tested on animals by or for Tisserand. In fact, the ingredients are suitable for vegetarians and vegans, and are registered by the Vegan Society.
Tisserand HeritageIt was Robert Tisserand's mother who first introduced him to aromatherapy, leading to a passion for the subject that continues to this day.
Robert was already practicing spiritual healing at the age of 15, but it was at the age of 17, on a train taking him back to boarding school, that he decided he wanted to share the benefits of essential oils with others, to improve their health and happiness. His vision was to bring essential oil based products into everyone's home. There was nothing like this available at that time, but it was the 1960s, and the winds of change were blowing!
After years of studying and practicing as a massage therapist and healer, Robert started the Aromatic Oil Company in 1974 from his bedroom in a house in South London. During the next eleven years, despite financial struggle and discouragement from others, Robert hand-bottled the oils, hand-wrote the label for each bottle and packed the parcels that he would dispatch to customers every Saturday morning from his local post office.
Having taken eight years to write it, Robert's first book - The Art of Aromatherapy - was published in 1977. In his book, Robert talks about nature, life force, the planets and the elements. This was a seminal piece of work, because it was a non-scientific counterpart to the only aromatherapy book in the world at that time - The Practice of Aromatherapy - written by a French doctor, Jean Valnet.
It was in 1985 that a new company, Tisserand Aromatherapy Products Ltd., was formed, allowing Robert to act as essential oil and formulations consultant, fully utilizing his years of experience; he continues in this role to this day. He still writes books that sell all over the world, such as Aromatherapy for Everyone and Essential Oil Safety - the first definitive reference guide for the aromatherapy industry on the safe use and application of over 300 essential oils.
The product range has expanded enormously since its humble beginnings, but what continues to matter to us - as it did to Robert some 45 years ago - is the enhancement of people's well-being. This is what drives our commitment to keep on delivering outstanding products based on ethical aromatherapy principles, and it is this quest for the best that has stood the test of time.
How to Use Essential OilsResearch on odor reveals that we respond emotionally to smell more than any of our other senses. Because of this, aromatherapy enables us to benefit from the special properties of pure essential oils that are derived from the odoriferous parts of plants. There are various ways to use essential oils, whether for their therapeutic properties, to enhance well-being, or purely for pleasure:
MassageThere is nothing quite like a massage to make you feel soothed or energized. As pure essential oils should not be applied directly to the skin, they need to be diluted first. To do this, mix up to 5 drops of pure essential oil, or blend of oils, per 10 mls (two teaspoons) of vegetable oil or lotion blending base.
BathingBathing with pure essential oils is one of the easiest and most enjoyable forms of therapy. Just before getting into a full bath, add 8-10 drops of essential oil, or blend of oils, then agitate the water to disperse. While you relax in the bath, the skin absorbs a small amount of oil and the heat of the water slowly evaporates the rest.
VaporizationThe evaporative properties of pure essential oils make them ideal for use in a vaporizer. To create the ambience of your choice, simply add 6-12 drops of your favorite essential oil to your Tisserand vaporizer - perfect for the home or workplace.
InhalationSome pure essential oils, such as eucalyptus with its wonderful clearing properties, are ideal for inhalation. Add 3-5 drops of pure essential oil to a bowl of very hot (not boiling) water and inhale the vapor for 5-10 minutes. If this method is not convenient, simply add 1-2 drops of essential oil to a tissue and inhale - ideal if you are out and about.
History of Aromatherapy
EgyptAccording to the orthodox view of history, civilization began with the ancient Egyptians some 5300 years ago. The oldest pyramid was built in the third dynasty, around 3000 BC, by King Zoser's chief architect, Imhotep, who was also astronomer and physician to the King. He certainly did much to advance medical knowledge, and since infused oils and aromatic unguents used were so often in Egyptian medicine, we could probably justifiably label him as the grandfather of aromatherapy.
One of the earliest and most celebrated aromatic formulas was a mixture of sixteen aromatics, known as kyphi. We cannot be sure of the exact ingredients, but most experts agree that it contained myrrh, juniper, cinnamon, spikenard, frankincense, saffron and cassia, among others. It must have been very popular; as well as being used in temples, kyphi was burned in the house to make it smell sweet and used as a perfume for the body and clothes (later used as a liquid perfume by both Greeks and Romans). Kyphi was also employed as a medicine. According to Plutarch, a Greek historian, "Its aromatic substances lull to sleep, allay anxieties and brighten dreams. It is made of things that delight most in the night," making it the original "opium of the masses."
When one of the sealed flasks discovered when the tomb of Tutankhamun was opened in 1922, it contained an unguent that, after 3300 years, still had a perceptible odor. Analysis revealed the presence of frankincense and spikenard. Perhaps this is the only surviving bottle of the world's first perfume.
ChinaIt has been recorded that 5000 years ago the Chinese living along the banks of the Yellow River were using calamus roots and mugwort leaves as hygiene aids. We know that aromatic herbs and massage were being made use of in China during this early period, and we could speculate that they learned to make infused oils, and so combined the two.
A significant piece of work, dated at around 2650 BC, is the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine, which contains references to massage as well as the basis for acupuncture. However, the oldest surviving medical text in China is Shen Nung's Herbal, dated at around 2700 BC, which contains information on 365 plants.
IndiaThe oldest form of Indian medicine is known as Ayurvedic, meaning "knowledge of longevity." Nobody can be sure exactly how old it is, but it has been practiced for at least 4000 years and is still widely used in India today. One of its principal aspects is aromatic massage, where essential oils - especially sandalwood - are used. Ayurvedic literature from 2000 BC records Indian doctors administering oils of cinnamon, ginger, myrrh, coriander, spikenard and sandalwood to their patients.
Greece and RomeThe ancient Greeks further sophisticated the use of aromatic oils and ointments, employing them cosmetically and medicinally as well as for their fragrance. Marestheus, a physician, was possibly the first to recognize that aromatic flowers have either stimulating or sedative properties. He mentions rose and hyacinth as being refreshing and invigorating to a tired mind, and lily and narcissus as sleep inducing.
Pedanius Dioscorides wrote a magnificent treatise on herbal medicine during the first century AD. His book remained a standard medical reference work in Western medicine for over 1000 years after his death, and much of our present knowledge of medicinal herbs originates from Dioscorides. His book has five sections, one of which deals with aromatics and contains a wealth of aromatherapeutic information. Many of the remedies he discusses are still used in aromatherapy today.
Hippocrates lived some 500 years before Dioscorides, about 2500 years ago. In his Aphorisms, we find a rare reference to aromatics: "Aromatic baths are useful in the treatment of female disorders." He was also keen on massage: "The physician must be experienced in many things, but assuredly in rubbing... for rubbing can bind a joint that is too loose, and loosen a joint that is too rigid." Although Hippocrates is often referred to as the father of medicine, it would be more fitting to dub him the father of holistic medicine.Undoubtedly, it was the Romans who celebrated aromatic materials with sheer decadence. They bathed with them several times a day, while massage also played a large part in the culture. Oils were used to scent the hair, body and even the bed. The most beautiful oils available were blended by highly skilled perfumers, creating celebrated fragrances that were broken down into three categories: "ladysmata" (a solid unguent), "stymmata" (a scented oil) and "diapasmata" (a powdered perfume).
There are many Biblical references to aromatics. At the birth of Jesus, frankincense and myrrh were offered, while at the last supper Mary Magdalene anointed Jesus's feet with "much costly Spikenard and the smell filled the house."
The Middle EastThe aromatic oils used up until the 10th century were infused oils, made by mixing the aromatic plant with a fatty oil and warming it. However, essential oils cannot be separated by this method. The invention of distillation is credited to the Persians, in particular to a physician and alchemist called Ibn Sina, known in the West as Avicenna (980-1037 AD). Perfumed waters had been in use for many centuries, produced by a primitive method of distillation. Rose water was by far the most popular - used for medicinal purposes as well as to flavor culinary delicacies - and the Persians exported it to China, India and Europe.
Avicenna sophisticated and refined the process of extracting pure essential oils and it is said that his first successful distillations were made from rosa centifolia. This development led to an even greater popularity for rose water and for the "perfumes of Araby." The Arabs made great advances in chemistry at around this time, and also discovered how to make alcohol. With both alcohol and essential oils, the production of perfumes without a heavy oily base became possible for the first time. This new perfumery used violets, lilies, narcissi and lotus flowers, as well as roses.
Interest in the therapeutic applications of essential oils was relatively small, but aromatherapy as we know it today was quietly being born. Avicenna, like Hippocrates and Dioscorides, was one of the great physicians of his time. In the "Materia Medica" section of his book, the Canon of Medicine, he refers to many essential oils, including cinnamon, coriander, clove, aniseed, dill, chamomile, juniper and peppermint. Although not a great believer in massage, Avicenna did recommend it for some conditions: to prepare the body for exercise, to increase or decrease body weight, to give tone to the body, and for infants and the very old.
EuropeAlthough the earliest Saxon book dealing with herbs, The Leechbook of Bald, dates from about 900 AD, it wasn't until the fourteenth century that the first European comprehensive work on infused oils was written. Simply titled An Herbal, it describes using oils for arthritis, gout, muscular aches, wounds and sores and in the aid of both conception and birth. Although the knowledge of distillation had reached Europe several hundred years earlier, it was not until the invention of printing in the early 1500s that distillation books (and therefore the knowledge) really spread in Europe.
During the sixteenth century essential oils were in great demand for their perfume... people hardly ever bathed and clothes were rarely cleaned. Instead, powders, fragrant waters and alcoholic perfumes were liberally splashed around. It was at this time that the plague hit Europe, so lavender, chamomile, basil, melissa and thyme were commonly strewn and trodden on, both for their disinfectant and aromatic qualities. This century also saw a great step forward for aromatherapy, mainly in Germany; the central figure being a man called Hieronymus Braunschweig, a physician who wrote several books on distillation, and some on surgery. He wrote about essential oils, including rosemary, lavender, clove, cinnamon, myrrh and nutmeg.
The seventeenth and eighteenth centuries were the "golden age" of the herbalist (most notably Nicholas Culpeper), with essential oils being part of the regular repertoire of remedies. It was a time of pestilence, pomanders and yet more perfumes, although only a few brave souls revived interest in the lost art of taking a bath! The second visitation of the plague came in 1603 and lasted until the Great Fire of London in 1666 (we know that essential oils are antiseptic, so there was nothing better available to seventeenth century man). From 1650 there developed a gradual split between those physicians who increasingly used chemical drugs and those who remained faithful to herbs. The herbalists eventually fell from grace; however, both groups continued to use essential oils.
By the 18th century, big country houses in Europe often had their own "still room" where the "still room maid" distilled aromatic oils and waters from plants grown on the estate, and then used them in fragrances, toiletries, medicines and even foods. The fragrances and toiletries also had beneficial properties ascribed to them. In some ways the still room maid was an early European version of an aromatherapist.During the nineteenth century, the "doctor's bag" contained his standard remedies, including a few essential oils, although these were used less and less during the second part of the century. However, somebody drew attention to the low incidence of tuberculosis in the flower growing districts of France, particularly in the south. It was also noted that most of the workers who processed the fragrant herbs and flowers remained quite free from respiratory diseases. This led, in 1887, to the first recorded laboratory test on the antibacterial properties of essential oils.
In the twentieth century, it was a French cosmetic chemist, René-Maurice Gattefossé, who coined the term "aromatherapy" in 1937. He discovered the effectiveness of lavender oil on burns, after injuring his hand in a small laboratory explosion and subsequently treating it with the oil. The Second World War brought the progress of aromatherapy to a standstill, with one notable exception. A certain Dr. Jean Valnet, greatly influenced by the work of Gattefossé, used essential oils as antiseptics in the treatment of war wounds. After the war he continued using oils in his capacity as a doctor and, in 1964, published Aromathérapie (now available in English). There are several establishments in France where medical doctors can learn aromatherapy, and some 1500 general practitioners now prescribe essential oils.
It was in 1977 that Robert Tisserand wrote the first book in English on the subject - The Art of Aromatherapy. This best selling book, now translated into 11 languages and sold all over the world, has been referred to as the"standard reference work since it was published." Tisserand has also written Aromatherapy For Everyone (1987) and Essential Oil Safety with Tony Balacs (1995); the latter being the first definitive reference guide for the aromatherapy industry on the safe use and application of over 300 essential oils. Robert is widely acknowledged as a modern day aromatherapy pioneer, paving the way for education in the subject and the growing understanding over the past 30 years of how aromatherapy can benefit our health and wellbeing.
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For over 23 years, award winning Tisserand has been the #1 aromatherapy-based brand in the UK and can be found across Europe in 20,000+ stores -- from integrative medicine, herbalist shops, and yoga centers, to many fine retailers. Robert Tisserand, who is internationally renowned and acclaimed, has been practicing aromatherapy since the 1960s. He works closely with herbalists around the world, founded the Tisserand Institute, The International Journal of Aromatherapy, and wrote the first book on aromatherapy in 1977 -- a definitive guide for the safe and practical use of over 300 essential oils and blends. Now, Tisserand is leveraging its four decades of expertise and launching its award winning personal care items in the USA. Each new product is infused with the world's finest essential oil and efficacious blends of natural and organic ingredients so you can achieve amazing results. Tisserand heritage, quality, and efficacy have been imitated by many, surpassed by none.
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Alyssa told me she hasn't been able to access my site for over a month now! So I went into Windows bootcamp on my Mac to see if I could check it out in Internet Explorer and I got the same problem she got - only the banner would load up. So I went through the code line by line until I found something that didn't match up with the original code and I think I fixed it!! If anybody else was having problems, please let me know if you can see it the way it's supposed to be now!
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Yeah your back! Thanks! I should have told you about this sooner but I have been so busy. I have a mac also but never thought to try it on there. I mostly just use it for work stuff. Well I have allot of catching up to do. Must go read!
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I was having that problem too, but it's fixed now. Thank goodness! I missed your blog! :)

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You've never even seen one of those squirmy little munchkin things before, let alone held a screaming wet one in your hands. It's time you made Mom proud. It's time to enlist, men. It's time to sign up for Boot Camp for New Dads.
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This one-session class offered by Children, Youth, and Family Services is designed specifically for first-time dads who are clueless about the machinations and needs of the new person about to enter their lives.
Veterans— guys who have been to the class before and spent two to six months on maneuvers with their own babies — return to camp to share their wisdom on challenges such as feeding the little rug rat, changing icky diapers, burping (and the goo that goes with it), car safety seats, plugging up electric outlets, what to do when it's mom who's crying, and oh so much more. These guys are so brave, they even bring their babies for new recruits to practice on.
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Apple has released another new batch of "Get a Mac" ads, just a few weeks after four ads were last aired. This series of three ads seems to address Microsoft's "Laptop Hunters" series more directly than the previous ones, and with more wit, too.
I caught "PC Choice Chat" last night while watching Comedy Central. This ad features John Hodgman's "PC" answering calls to his new "PC Choice Chat" radio show. When listeners call about switching to a Mac or getting PCs with service comparable to the Genius Bar, PC hangs up the phone and accuses them of being crank callers. The morning show-like sound effects were definitely good for a few chuckles.
"Elimination" parodies the Laptop Hunters series most directly. A PC shopper named Megan is looking for a computer, so PC helpfully brings along a "full range" of options available. As Megan lists her criteria, PC starts eliminating various models until none are left that truly fit the bill—leaving Mac as her best option. The "I'm a Megan" at the end is a nice touch, too.
And finally, "Customer Care" points out the benefit that Mac users have from "incredibly helpful, real" Mac Geniuses that work in the company's network of retail stores. In contrast, PC looks back at the annoyance of automated phone menus and unhelpful, scripted responses from tech support, resulting in hair pulling and possibly an aneurism. (Editor's note: We all like this one because it reflects the real life frustrations of dealing with automated phone systems!)
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Funny you should mention this - I was doing my pre-reading work for a CELTA course and there is a section in one of my books (Learning Teaching by Jim Scrivener) that mentions this issue.
He says that R.P. is sometimes viewed as 'the' version of English, however most people speak with accents and to try and teach with a different accent than your own can be challenging. Scrivener says that you should make students aware of the different accents in English. I haven't got the book to hand, but its a good read full of tips (at least I think it is, as a person waiting for a CELTA course to start).
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Prolonged nomination has more upside than downside
Here's an irony: It's impossible for another media person to criticize the political pundits in this year's presidential race without becoming one. But, at the risk of impugning my character, it seems some of the nation's news organizations and their pundits become more inane, and more off-point year by year.The hot topic of last week was making a big deal about how the drawn-out process for the Democrat Party's nomination between Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama is bad for the party now that Sen. John McCain has a lock on the Republican nomination. Pundits are projecting a brokered convention and foretelling the potential damage if that's how the process plays out, especially if it's a dog-fight over the nearly 800 superdelegates.In a recent CNN story, reporter Jim Acosta found a foil to dramatize how disruptive such a scenario might be: "If 795 of my colleagues decide this election, I will quit the Democratic Party," said Donna Brazile, adding, for some theatrical effect, "I feel very strongly about this." First, her reaction is extreme. Second, whether someone quits the party is not the point — that's what the established superdelegate process would dictate. So, regardless of her opinion, let's stay on topic and assume Ms. Brazile is not going to change the existing process simply because she'll throw a fit if the party doesn't capitulate. Third, just who is this Ms. Brazile? Answer: A political analyst for CNN. The reporter flunks any basic reporting-one class, and he gets a thrashing in the editor's office at any respectable news organization. Come on: asking a colleague for a set-up quote to make your story seem more important — that's outrageous. The reporter doesn't even ask anyone else their opinion of the superdelegate process to balance or support his colleague's (a supposed analyst) opinion.It's an example of how news in this age of the Internet — where media organizations try to come up with new takes on a developing story every 45 minutes — has become extremely shallow and often misleading.What can you, as readers, do? Critique such reports with your own common-sense meter. There's ample reason, for example, to believe that the debates between Clinton and Obama will continue to educate and excite voters in each state of the nation precisely because the outcome of the nomination is unknown. When Americans believe their votes make a difference, they pay more attention to the details of each candidate's policies, personal stories and they learn about that candidate's character. When that coverage comes through local media stories, debates and personal visits to each state, why is that not invaluable media exposure? Consider that Obama and Clinton will dominate the media's political coverage in a tight race through the spring and summer, while McCain will be begging (or paying for) any media attention he can get. Will the race cost the Democrats some money running against each other? Sure. But do we think they'll tarnish each others' character, stoop to tactics that President Bush used on Sen. McCain in the 2000 Republican primary (where he falsely alleged McCain had an ill-legitimate black child), or try to Swift Boat each other? No, I don't think so. They'll fight it out on the differences of their policies and on their electability. And in doing so, they'll inform the American people — better than any paid television commercials ever could — who they are and the direction they hope to take the country.If that hurts the party's chances to capture the presidency, it won't be because the nomination wasn't settled by Super Tuesday. It will be because the American people wanted someone else.The caveat to such thinking is that the Obama and Clinton need to keep their attention focused on their platforms, keep the fight clean between themselves, and hurl their fury at the dismal record that President Bush and the Republican Congress produced while in office and as the majority party.If that's accomplished, the American public will be more informed about the eventual Democratic nominee and how that person differs from the Republican candidate than they have been for decades. That's the fruits of a healthy debate, not something to dread and manufacture false fears of impending disaster.


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Pieces of Light
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How is it possible to have vivid memories of something that never happened?
How can siblings remember the same event from their childhoods so differently?
Do the selections and distortions of memory reveal a truth about the self?
Why are certain memories tied to specific places?
Does your memory really get worse as you get older?
A new consensus is emerging among cognitive scientists: Rather than possessing fixed, unchanging memories, we create recollections anew each time we are called upon to remember. As the psychologist Charles Fernyhough explains, remembering is an act of narrative imagination as much as it is the product of a neurological process. In Pieces of Light, he eloquently illuminates this compelling scientific breakthrough via a series of personal stories - a visit to his college campus to see if his memories hold up, an interview with his 93-year-old grandmother, conversations with those whose memories are affected by brain damage and trauma - each illustrating memory's complex synergy of cognitive and neurological functions.
Fernyhough guides readers through the fascinating new science of autobiographical memory, covering topics including imagination and the power of sense associations to cue remembering. Exquisitely written and meticulously researched, Pieces of Light brings together science and literature, the ordinary and the extraordinary, to help us better understand the ways we remember - and the ways we forget.
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- Kathi
- 03-21-13
Challenges all you thought you knew about memory!
This book is so thoroughly filled with stories, scientific information and explanations for what this all means to us, that it feels like a daunting task to write an adequate review.
First, may I say it is fascinating! What a great compilation of updated neurological knowledge about memory, the critical role it plays in our everyday lives, but put into easily grasped explanations. No easy task in itself.
Charles Fernyhough draws on his own background in cognitive science, the poetic viewpoint of authors, and individual accounts of memory to discuss his central thesis which is that memory is not an unquestionable imprinted movie of something in the past, but an active mental construction created at the moment is is being recalled, influenced by many factors, including our emotional sense of them, the conditions of the moment, and things that we have specifically attended to.
He explores ways that memory is dependent on factors such as smell, emotion, selective focus that serve our purposes, the meaning we create around them (among other qualities). At one place he refers to them as "imaginative reconstruction." He explores why we fail to remember (amnesia), recall too much (PTSD) or dissociate from particular memories. But largely he speaks to the role of memory in our everyday life. His assumption is, that since memories are constructions, they can be reassembled in different ways, as well.
Why does it matter to us how memories function? Well, the common view is that memories are fixed and immutable. Based on that, we use witnesses in Courts that can make a difference in the future of an accused person. On a less important level perhaps, though, consider how often we operate in ordinary relationships insisting that we remember things perfectly as they were. Ever try that at a family reunion, or have parents or spouses ever gotten into fights because of people recalling things differently? Then there is the traumatic role of memory. A soldier returns from the war with raw memories that just cannot settle, leading to an ever more frequent Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome.
Memory is behind most of learning and future thinking. It is part of our imagination, and a central part of all our thoughts.
I feel I simply cannot do justice to this powerful (and extremely well-read) work with this short review. However, I do feel confident to say that we should all pay attention to this information because it will change the way you think about memory forever. Fernyhough has done an extremely impressive job of assembling a great deal of recent research to help us understand the role and function of memory in our lives. This has great implications for many ways that we have made assumptions about what memories "are" and how they actually function in our lives. It is a great contribution to the field.
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
- Margaret
- San Francisco, CA USA
- 03-22-13
My ulterior motive
I admit, I read this book with an ulterior motive. I have kind of a "self help" interest in memory and its quirks. I have this idea that if I can polish up my past (and I don't see why not, I'm the keeper of it, after all) then it should - in countless subconscious ways - improve my present.
This book gives my ulterior motive hope because, as the book explains, memory is really a confabulation of past experiences, stories and present hopes and attitudes - not an unchanging video of the mind. Charles Fernyhough combines the latest and greatest of memory research with personal stories (like how he's attempting to give his children vivid memories of his father, who died before they were born.) He covers common memory glitches - like how siblings remember the same event, but happening to different people.
(I have this situation with my sister. I cut my finger on a peanut butter can - yes, peanut butter used to come in cans - and had to get stitches. She remembers the incident as well, but thinks it was her finger that was cut. The weird thing is that we both have a scar on that finger.)
I don't know if this book will grip those without personal gain in the back of their minds, but I enjoyed it. Recommend.
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- Anonymous
- 08-19-14
as advertized
I have marginally more than a passing interest in the realm of cognitive psychology, in language sometimes more than memory, but haven't studied it beyond a course or two in undergrad. This has been accessible, and I'd say those less familiar than I could still take away as much as they'd like from the work, but I find my limited background has been useful, if only to provide context or a little familiarity with the terms or experimental procedures.
The discussions are interesting, some unexpected sources like fiction authors and popular artists have appeared, some amusing first- and third- person anecdotes. But the narrator, aside from adopting slight changes if accent for quotes, is just reading aloud much of the time, making it seem/sound drier than I think the topic deserves. He isn't bad at doing so, but that combined with his voice quality (British and soothing), I'm afraid I've been put to sleep more and a few times just in this first half of the book, and had to back up to re-listen to entire sections.
Had a bit of the same problem with the narrator putting me to sleep in the second half... I wasn't as intrigued by as much of the content of part two, lots on amnesia, trauma, and a huge "stories from my grandmother" section. I did like the short chapter on "mind palaces". (And it was wonderfully apropos, have just been watching season 3 of Sherlock.)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
- Portsman
- 03-25-13
too anecdotal
The stories are lovely, and he seems to have a nice family, but this is about 1% science & the rest story-telling
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- S. Yates
- 06-28-16
Interesting, but a lot is still unknown
Any additional comments?
Illuminating look at memory, how we think it works, and how incredibly malleable and ever-changing it is. Some of this material I have seen discussed in other books (on topics ranging from social science to medicine to criminal justice), but this cover various aspects of memory under one cover. Chapters include, among others, discussions of how trauma impacts memory, how memory is formed, childhood amnesia (the general forgetting that many of us have of our very early years), flash-bulb memories, and how aging impacts memory and time perception. Fernyhough, as a psychologist, also does an excellent job mixing his own personal stories of memory with what science has started to reveal about memory.


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Regents award $1 million to outstanding health faculty members
The University of Texas System Board of Regents awarded $1 million to 39 outstanding faculty members from each of UT's six health institutions Wednesday night in what is one of the nation's largest monetary teaching recognition programs in higher education.
The Regents' Outstanding Teaching Awards (ROTA) was established in 2008 for academic institutions and in 2012 for health institutions. Since the program began, the Board of Regents has distributed $12 million in cash awards to faculty members who have demonstrated extraordinary classroom performance and dedication to innovation.
Each faculty honoree receives an unrestricted check for $25,000. Current and past honorees are showcased on the UT System's ROTA website.
Another 65 faculty members from UT's nine academic institutions will be honored in August, bringing the Regents' 2013 financial commitment for honoring outstanding teachers to $2.6 million.
"These are world-class educators who are critical to the success of UT health institutions and who are critical to the ultimate success of their students. And the students they mentor and teach will become this state's future outstanding health care providers," Regents Chairman Gene Powell said. "The UT Board has always been dedicated to cutting-edge research, but these awards demonstrate the Board's further commitment to outstanding teaching. The combination of great research and great teaching will ensure the UT System continues to be a place of intellectual exploration, educational excellence and unparalleled opportunity."
ROTA recipients are vetted by colleagues, students and campus presidents before advancing to competition at the System level. Candidates from each institution then are evaluated by a panel of members of the UT Academy of Health Science Education.
In their evaluations of a candidate's teaching performance, members of the review panel consider a range of activities and criteria, including classroom expertise, curricula quality, innovative course development and student learning outcomes.
Because of the depth and breadth of educators across the UT System, the awards are among the nation's most competitive and the selection process is extremely rigorous, UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa said.
"Recognizing outstanding teaching is a major tenet of the UT System's Framework for Advancing Excellence," Cigarroa said. "We are deeply grateful to the Regents for creating this outstanding teaching award and for their ongoing commitment to support the very best educators in the health sciences. These outstanding teachers have an immeasurable impact on the health of our state and nation through their students who will be our future health care providers and scientists."
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Get ready to amend you periodic tables. The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry has officially approved the names for elements 114 and 116. Meet Flerovium and Livermorium.
These synthetic superheavy elements aren't precisely new; in 2000, researchers in Dubna, Russia observed the decay of an atom of Element 116, now Livermorium (atomic symbol Lv), after smashing calcium ions into a curium target. Livermorium quickly decayed into Element 114, now Flerovium (Fl). Since then, both elements have been reproduced in the lab, and in 2009, the IUPAC accepted the identification of Element 114, and in 2011 the identification of Element 116. This week, the IUPAC announced the elements' official names.
Flerovium is named for Flerov Laboratory of Nuclear Reactions, where superheavy elements are synthesized, and by extension Georgiy N. Flerov, the physicist who discovered the spontaneous fission of uranium. Livermorium is named for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; researchers from both Livermore and Flerov participated in the synthesis of the elements in Dubna.
To students memorizing the Periodic Table of Elements, take note of those spellings. Next time, they will be on the test.
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This blog was originally titled "Indulge Yourself: Read what you want, watch what you want, and live a life that makes you happy" because that's what I write about here. But as author Natalie J. Damschroder, aka NJ Damschroder, who writes romantic adventure and YA adventure—heart-pounding fiction with kick-ass heroes and heroines who fall in love while they save the world (or at least one small part of it), it seemed prudent to bring this blog into my author world. Thanks for visiting!
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
My kids have a great relationship with my husband's parents. They're friends. When my kids go over there, they hang out and do things with Nana and Papa. They show them their dance routines and curl up with them on the couch to talk about school and their friends and the movie they saw last week. They are less close to my father and stepmother only because of distance. They only get to see them once a year. But even then, it's an easy, open relationship. They were both very close to my mother before she died, mainly because my mother, also living far away, cultivated that closeness.
Our lifestyles feed that relationship now. I've had difficulty finding babysitters, so it's usually Nana and Papa who take that role. Number Two's elementary school is having Grandparents Day on Friday, with two hours of events. Number One had a grandparent luncheon that brought 400 parents and grandparents to the middle school last month, and next week are having a special grandparents concert. Since they do dance and soccer, there are also regular events for the g-ps to watch.
It was really different when I was a kid, and I don't know if it's generational or just my particular grandparents.
We had dinner at my father's folks on Sundays. When I call those grandparents to mind, I think of them as old people sitting in easy chairs in their apartment. That wasn't the ONLY way I saw them, of course. They took me to the library, I remember, and there are pictures of us outside. But we didn't do a lot of direct interaction. The adults played cards while the kids read the funnies and watched TV or played games in the bedroom.
My mother's mother died when I was seven, and her father and stepmother lived out of state so we didn't see them often, either. They were larger than life, especially my grandfather (who lives less than two hours away, yet I have to go to a wedding in Cape Cod to see him), and again, the kids played elsewhere while the adults visited. I heard stories and adored them, but can't say I was ever close to them.
The grandparent who had the biggest impact on my life was Nanny. She was my mother's maternal grandmother and died just after I graduated from college. There was a time when my brother and I hated her. I'm not really sure why. Maybe it was because my mother dropped us there sometimes when she had a date, and I had unknown resentments for that (it never bothered me that she dated). It could have just been being a stupid kid who didn't like the way her apartment smelled or the wig she wore (her hair was thinning but a lot prettier than that hideous rug), or the way she sang the words to a song after the singer on the radio did. I appreciated her a lot more when I got older. She was wise and tough and funny and sweet and so independent, her entire life.
In fact, she's the only person whose presence I ever felt after they died. One night I was driving from PA to MA alone, and all of a sudden I felt her in the car with me and burst into tears. I sobbed for about ten minutes, and then it was over. I am certain she was checking up on me. It happened three more times, and then she must have been satisfied, or moved on, or whatever. Even with that, though, I was not close to her like my kids are to their grandparents.
I like that they have a richer, more fulfilling relationship, and I hope it lasts for a really long time.
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Hi Natalie:
My mother's mother was the human being I was closest to my entire life--ever. I had very active grandparents--I spent summers with them, and we always did things. They encouraged me to read, do crossword puzzles, but we also took trips together, cooked together . . . the oasis of love in my life. Just wonderful people.
My kids are very close with my parents. My husband's mother, however, disowned me and the kids and my hubby eight years ago because she would rather have no contact with her only grandchildren--the ONLY ones--than have anything to do with me (she has hated me almost from the moment we met). I actually think about grandparenting a lot because of that situation . . . it's a puzzle to me to not want to know these great kids . . . and it's such a loss--hers. But theirs too. They don't even know that side of the family--if she stood on our porch tomorrow, they would have no idea who she is. Yet, I think the grandparent-grandchild relationship--because of how great mine was--is a sacred thing.
- Natalie Damschroder said...
My mother's mother was the human being I was closest to my entire life--ever.
So I guess it's not generational. :) I think that's wonderful.
. . . and it's such a loss--hers. But theirs too.
Hers, obviously, but are your kids suffering for not knowing someone that petty and foolish and mean? They're probably better off, IMO.
Hi Natalie:
Oh definitely. I agree with you. But I feel sadness that the cultural heritage and some of the traditions that really only a grandparent can so wonderfully pass on will be lost. So . . . we don't have a lot of "Mexican" touches to our celebrations, for instance, but we go crazy with a Polish Christmas from my side. :-)
Mmmmmm, good point. I hadn't thought of the broader perspective. That would sadden me, as well.


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The dollar's strength against a basket of currencies <.dxy> capped gains in gold, with the spot price up 0.2 percent at $1,613.01 an ounce.
London copper steadied at $8,122.50 a metric ton as Monday's three-week low drew bargain hunting given prospects for a slowly improving global economic recovery. Unease over China's limp return to the market from a week-long break held back upside momentum, however.
"I think we've already had the nicest rally that we're going to get this year," Singapore-based Credit Suisse analyst Ivan Szpakowski said. "You can still get some more mild upturns, but frankly as you move to the second half of the year industrial metals are going to trend down.
U.S. crude fell 0.5 percent to $95.43 a barrel while Brent steadied around $117.37.
The euro was steady around $1.3348.
Bank of Japan minutes revealed board members had discussed buying longer-dated government debt at their January meeting, sending the yield on five-year Japanese government bonds to record low.
The yen firmed, however, after Finance Minister Taro Aso told reporters Japan has no plans to buy foreign currency bonds as part of monetary easing and as attention remained focused on who will be the next Bank of Japan governor.
The dollar fell 0.3 percent to 93.61 yen, but remained near its highest since May 2010 of 94.465 hit on February 11. The euro eased 0.4 percent to 125.00 yen, below its peak since April 2010 of 127.71 yen touched on February 6
The yen, which has dropped 20 percent against the dollar since mid-November, fell further at the start of the week after financial leaders from the G20 promised not to devalue their currencies to boost exports and avoided singling out Japan for any direct criticism.
The choice of the next BOJ governor and two deputies has drawn attention as a gauge of how strongly Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is committed to reflating the economy. The G20's message was that as long as Japan pursues aggressive monetary easing to achieve that goal, a weaker yen as a result of such domestic monetary policy will be tolerated, analysts say.
"But that means that some other economy's monetary conditions have been tightened," said Barclays Capital in a note.
"Japan hasn't even changed its policy stance thus far, and the effect of expectations of a looser setting have led to limited moves in domestic interest rates, but the sell-off of the JPY has been marked and has clearly caused unease in other economies," the note said.
(Additional reporting by Melanie Burton in Singapore; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
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Wednesday, 4 April 2012
Recycle plastic bags into a reusable bag!
I seem to have a never ending supply of carrier bags in my house. Every time I go shopping, I fully intend to bring my own carrier bags and nearly every single time, I forget! Then I end up bringing home yet another pile of them! I saw this idea a few years ago but it didn't really appeal to me at the time. I guess I've caught the crafty bug a lot more these days haha.
Do you want to know how to make one too? It didn't take anywhere near as long as I thought it would and used up a lot of bags that would've otherwise probably ended up as waste! And it's pretty cute aswell. Bonus.
You will need:
8mm (or bigger if you have it) metal crochet hook, tons and tons of plastic bags, cut into 1/2" strips and looped together to make ''plarn''. There is a good tutorial for how to do that here.
1. ch3, join with slst in 1st ch to make a circle (it will be very tight but that's good)
2. ch3, work 9dcs in circle, join with sl st to top of ch3 (10)
3. ch3, turn, dc in same st, work 2dcs in each st around, join with slst in top of ch3 (20)
4. ch3, turn, dc in same st, *work 1dc in next st, work 2dcs in next st* rep around, join with slst in top of ch3 (30)
5. ch3, turn, dc in same st, *work 2dcs in next st, work 2dcs in next st* rep around, join with slst in top of ch3 (40)
6. ch3, turn, dc in same st, *work 3dcs in next st, work 2dcs in next st* rep around, join with slst in top of ch3 (50)
7-14. ch3, turn, sk st at base of ch3, dc around, join with sl st in top of ch3 (I worked the last 2 rounds in a different coloured plarn but this is optional)
15. bind off and weave in ends
16. rejoin plarn a few stitches right of the seam (with back of stitches facing), ch3, sk st at base of ch3 then dc in next 3sts (4)
17-29. ch1, turn, sk st at base of ch3, dc across (4)
30. attach handle to opposite side of bag, making sure it's not twisted, bind off and weave in ends
31. ch3, join with slst in 1st ch to make a circle (it will be very tight but that's good)
32. ch1, *sc in loop, ch4* rep x 6, join with sl st in 1st sc (6 loops)
33. ch1, turn, work (sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc) in each loop around, join with sl st in 1st sc, bind off and weave in ends
I tied my flower onto the join of my handle since it looked quite obvious. I joined mine with single crochet stitch, so this step can be skipped if you just stitch it on as normal. I was getting tired though, so I went for the easy (and cute!) way out :P
I guess mine turned out a little strange looking since I wanted the handle to be short enough to hang it off my pushchair hook, without having the bottom scrape off the floor like most of my other bags do! If you wanted to use it as a proper shoulder bag, you'd just make the strap longer, or attach two straps - one on each side of the bag :)
14 comments:
- Deebi27 said...
My co-worker made a beach bag for me for my honeymoon almost 5 years ago. Fabulous use of plastic bags!
- 9 April 2012 at 00:59
- Mlissabeth said...
I have crocheted with plarn before, but this is a new style. I like it!
- 9 April 2012 at 01:49
- Anita Stafford said...
I think this is quite cute and a great way to use up all those bags. You did a really nice job on this!
- 9 April 2012 at 03:14
- Etcetorize said...
Awesome recycle! I really like how you got a pattern from the different coloured bags. Thanks for linking up at Etcetorize~
- 9 April 2012 at 15:54
- 4you-withlove said...
What a great idea!
- 9 April 2012 at 16:24
- Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things} said...
That's such a great idea! Love it!!
Thanks for linking it up with {nifty thrifty sunday}!
- 9 April 2012 at 18:58
- Clairejustine said...
Lovely :)thanks for linking up to Creative Mondays :)
- 10 April 2012 at 15:32
- Angie Ramirez said...
I want one!!! :)
- 13 April 2012 at 06:03
- Polkadot-pretties said...
Thank you for linking up this fabulous project...
Can't wait to see what you have been up to this week!!
This weeks linky party is now up !!
Claire x
- 14 April 2012 at 10:19
- Natasha SerenityYou said...
how cute adele!
Thanks for linking up to Serenity Saturday link party. hope to see you there today!
Natasha xxx
- 14 April 2012 at 10:33
- Amy said...
SUCH a neat idea! Talk about recycling! Thanks for entering One Crafty Contest; good luck!
- 2 May 2012 at 22:04
- Beth @ Through the Eyes of the Mrs. said...
Who knew you could make something like this out of bags. Very creative and good luck, xoxo
- 3 May 2012 at 01:35
- Garage Sales R Us said...
Now I have something to do with all those plastic bags! Great idea!I am visiting from the One Artsy Mama Craft Contest and wanted to stop by and say hi! I am a new follower! Hope you will stop by http://garagesalesrus.blogspot.com/and do the same.
- 14 May 2012 at 23:26
- Bernardina Prins said...
Wow, superb blog layout! How long have you been blogging for? you made blogging look easy. The overall look of your website is magnificent, let alone the content!. Thanks For Your article.
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Expert Reviews
2011 Infiniti EX35
Think of the Infiniti EX35 as the crossover wagon version of the Infiniti G sedan. It's sort of a cross between a wagon and a coupe but slightly taller. Whatever you call it, the EX35 strikes a nice balance between sportiness and luxury. The Infiniti EX35 comes with Nissan's superb 3.5-liter V6, fully independent suspension and rear-wheel drive, the stuff of sports sedans. Indeed, we found the EX feels more car-like underway than most other crossovers.
The 2011 Infiniti EX35 comes with a new 7-speed automatic transmission, replacing the 5-speed on 2010 and earlier models. 2011 EX35 models also get larger wheels than before, packaging revisions, new instrument graphics and an available blind spot warning system. The Infiniti EX35 was launched as an all-new vehicle for 2008; the headlights were reshaped for 2010.
Smaller than the Infiniti FX, the EX35 can seat five. We found it much more comfortable with four. The cabin boasts rich, soft-touch materials and a stylish design. All of the controls are within easy reach.
Room up front is good, but taller drivers will want more headroom, especially if they opt for a moonroof. The back seats offer decent room, but it's tight when the front seats are all the way back. Both rows are easy to enter and exit, thanks to the EX35's ride height, which is higher than that of a sedan, but not as high as most SUVs.
Cargo room is plentiful thanks to the hatchback design, though many SUVs offer more space. A power-folding second row eases the process of loading items in the back, and they can be brought back up from the driver's seat, handy when pulling up to the curb to pick up passengers.
The 3.5-liter V6 makes 297 horsepower and is mated to the 7-speed automatic transmission that has a manual shiftgate (but no paddle shifters). We were pleased by the EX35's ready power. It accelerates from a standstill quickly and offers strong passing response at highway speeds. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 17/24 mpg City/Highway.
We found the EX35 drives like a sedan with a slightly elevated ride height. The EX35 comes with a choice of rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The AWD is meant for on-road use and is beneficial in foul weather. We found the handling responsive, and the brakes and steering feel natural and inspire confidence. The EX35 rides more smoothly the larger FX50. It isn't as firm as the Acura RDX and is a bit less driver-focused than the BMW X3.
With its carlike handling, powerful engine, and useful cargo room, the Infiniti EX35 is a fine alternative to larger, more cumbersome SUVs. The smooth ride and rich, classy interior add to the appeal. If you want a sporty, comfortable vehicle that drives like a car but has the cargo versatility of a wagon or SUV, make sure to put the EX35 on your shopping list.
The Around View Monitor shows obstacles 360 degrees around the vehicle, making it easier to maneuver in tight quarters. There's a hard drive available with 9.3 gigabytes of storage for music files. The Lane Departure Prevention system enhances safety by lightly applying the brakes on one side to steer the vehicle back into its lane should it start crossing lane lines, for example, if you fall asleep.
Model LineupInfiniti EX35 ($34,150); EX35 AWD ($35,550); EX35 Journey ($36,350); EX35 Journey AWD ($37,750)
Walk Around
The Infiniti EX35 is more like a car than an SUV. It looks like a coupe crossed with a wagon. It sits lower than a typical crossover, and has a sporty, swept back appearance. The cat's-eye headlights were subtly reshaped for 2010.
From the front, the Infiniti EX looks similar to the Infiniti G sedan line. In the rearview mirror, it's hard to tell the two apart, with the subtle differences in their grilles and fascia. Its slightly raised stance and larger side mirrors are good indicators that the sporty vehicle behind is the crossover, not the sedan. Also distinguishing the EX35 and G are the different shapes of the air intakes in the front fascia.
Like that of the G sedan, the EX35 front end has curvaceous, organic shapes that flow into body sides marked by prominent wheel openings pushed to the corners. But while the cross-section of the sedan is a single, unbroken curve, the EX sports a graceful character line flowing from front to rear, dipping in the middle and sweeping up at the back to give the crossover a sporty rake. The doors and windows appear to be pushed back, and the roof line sweeps down at the rear in a coupe-like manner. This brings the top of the rear hatch forward to almost the rear edge of the rear doors. The EX35 looks most like an SUV from the rear, mostly due to the rear hatch and high-set taillights.
In fact, the EX35 shares its basic structure (code-named FM) with the G and FX. The EX is nine inches shorter overall than the FX and rides on a 3.4-inch shorter wheelbase. The EX is also lighter than the FX by more than 300 pounds.
Scratch Shield paint is available that uses a clear coat developed to maintain the paint's luster longer. Infiniti says it is self-healing. The softer clear coat heals scratches by flowing back to a smooth finish over time with the help of heat. It works quicker in the summer and in hotter climates.
Rich, soft-touch materials abound inside the EX35, and there is a general feeling of quality and sophistication. The rounded shapes create a dual-cockpit design with flowing lines that are a natural extension of the exterior.
The instrument panel features a large tachometer and speedometer, flanked by the water temperature and fuel gauges, all now white-on-black with violet accents. In the center is a digital display for the trip computer, which shows such information as outside temperature, the odometer and trip odometer, real-time mpg, average mpg, miles per hour, and fuel range.
The center stack juts out to make every control very easy to reach. Its central component is a seven-inch screen that comes standard with or without navigation. The screen has some touch-sensitive controls when ordered with the navigation system, but thankfully doesn't absorb the basic audio or climate controls. Large buttons are laid out below it to move between navigation and audio screens, among others. The unique layout takes some getting used to, but it works well. Infiniti's radio also has A, B and C presets instead of AM and FM presets, another trait that some may find a bit confusing. The good news is that you can quickly switch between favorite FM music, AM talk radio, and XM TV news stations with the press of a button; no need to first change modes.
Small items storage is only so-so. The center console is nicely sized and there are two cupholders in front of it, but there are no small cubbies to hold keys, cell phones, and other miscellaneous items.
The EX35 boasts several unusual technology features. The available navigation system is teamed with a hard drive with 9.3 gigabytes of space to store music files. Music can be ripped directly from CDs. Bluetooth streaming and iPod links are among other input options.
The Premium package includes Infiniti's Around View Monitor, which expands on the rearview camera concept. It utilizes four cameras, one hidden in the Infiniti logo up front, one in the tailgate and one in each outside mirror, to give a virtual 360-degree view of the vehicle. The cameras have fisheye lenses, but the system uses software to flatten out the images. Those images are displayed on the right side of the dashboard screen in either an overhead full-vehicle view or in a right-side view. The system works fairly well, but the images aren't very large, so it is still necessary to survey your surroundings when parking or backing up. When the vehicle is put in reverse, a larger image of the rear is projected on the left side of the screen.
The Technology Package includes Infiniti's Lane Departure Prevention system, which goes one step beyond Lane Departure Warning. Lane Departure Warning detects painted lane lines and emits a beep if you begin to cross those lines without using a turn signal. Lane Departure Prevention then gently applies the brakes on the opposite side of the vehicle to steer it back on course. When we let the EX35 drift to the left, we could feel the system working to correct our path. The system didn't seem to correct as much when we let the vehicle drift to the right, perhaps because of crowned roads.
The EX35 offers the room of a midsize station wagon. It's a step up in cargo space from a sedan, but it's compact by SUV standards. The seats don't fold quite flat, but the liftover is fairly low, and with the seats down there is 55.7 cubic feet of cargo volume. With the rear seats up, there is still 18.6 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Getting in and out is a breeze because the EX35 sits higher than a sedan but lower than most SUVs. With the Journey's sunroof, head room up front is tight for anyone over 6-foot. Leg room, on the other hand, is plentiful. The front seats are comfortable, with nice bolstering that may pinch the love handles of larger passengers.
The EX's large exterior mirrors provide good visibility to the rear but petite drivers may have to look around them more. The shape of the rear pillar and the position of the headrest on the passenger side rear seat creates a large blind spot over the driver's right shoulder, and it's not a lot better on the driver's side.
The rear seats are comfortable, but the EX35 will be far more comfortable for four passengers than five. Head room isn't the problem until you reach six feet, but leg room gets tight when the front seats are pushed far back. The rear seats are shaped to make the outboard positions more comfortable than most, but getting stuck in the center position will definitely cause fights among the kids. The seat is split 60/40 and there is a standard fold-down center armrest, which further aids comfort for outboard passengers. On Journey models with the Premium package, a coat hanger pops out of the back of the driver-seat headrest, useful for hanging a sport coat or suit jacket.
Journey models with the Premium Package feature a second-row seats that fold up and down via power controls located in the rear cargo area. There are also power controls up front to raise the seats, though the driver can't lower the seats from behind the wheel. With or without power, the second-row seats also fold down manually in an easy one-step motion.
Driving Impressions
More than other crossovers, the Infiniti EX35 drives like a car. In fact, the EX drives like a sporty sedan, and a pretty good one at that. That's not surprising because the EX traces its roots to the G sedan's architecture.
Compared to Infiniti's V8 crossover FX50, the EX35 is aimed a little more toward luxury than sportiness. The difference mostly manifests itself in ride quality. With the base wheels now 18-inch and fitted with VR-speed-rated tires, the EX35's ride isn't as soft as it was but is still compliant, better than the larger FX (especially on 21-inch wheels) and softer than the G sedan. Sharp bumps never jolt, even with the available 19-inch wheels. The ride becomes busier with the 19s, but it is still livable.
With a taller ride height than the G sedan and softer suspension settings than the FX, the EX isn't quite as sporty as its Infiniti siblings. That said, it doesn't lean much in corners and it's nimble during quick changes of direction. The steering feels natural and direct, and is quick for a crossover, though not as fast as in a sports car. Braking is confidence-inspiring, with good pedal feel.
The 297-hp 3.5-liter V6 that comes in the EX35 is one of the better engines available. It is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission with a manual shiftgate. The duo works in tandem to provide willing power in any situation. Infiniti doesn't list a 0-60 mph time, but we'd say you'll rarely have to use all of the engine's power, a good thing because when you do it revs to 7600 rpm and makes noise that seems out of place amongst the cushy cabin. Otherwise the cabin is quite quiet and makes longer trips low-fatigue affairs.
The EX35 leaps from a stop and is even more impressive in passing situations at highway speeds. The seven-speed automatic is quick to kick down to a lower gear when extra power is needed, and drivers can use the manual shift mode to enhance the fun in the twisties. In sport mode it automatically downshifts under moderate braking, holds gears during cornering, and rev-matches downshifts for longevity and quicker gear engagement. Oddly, steering wheel paddles aren't provided. We think the EX35 would be even more fun with them.
Fuel economy is average, the result of big wheels, 300 horsepower and two tons. The seven-speed automatic helps somewhat as 2011 ratings are 17/24 regardless of rear or all-wheel drive. Infiniti recommends but does not require premium-grade fuel for the EX.
Regardless of EPA ratings we expect an all-wheel drive's real-world fuel economy to be slightly lower because of extra machinery and 200 pounds. The all-wheel drive is only for severe weather with winter tires and not off-highway use; the rear-drive car has almost one inch more ground clearance.
No tow rating is published for the EX35, however, hitches may prove useful for bike racks and the like.
The Infiniti EX35 offers a pleasant driving experience and sporty looks to go with useful cargo space. Add in a powerful engine, a classy interior, and some cool tech features and the EX35 is another fine alternative to clunky SUVs.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondents Kirk Bell and G.R. Whale contributed to this report.


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Take it from someone who's clueless about "the hippity-hop," you don't have to be a fan of the genre to enjoy "The Hustle," the first scripted series from music network Fuse.
Created by Prentice Penny (producer/writer on "Happy Endings," "Scrubs" and Fox's upcoming "Brooklyn Nine Nine"), "The Hustle" (10 p.m. CT June 19, Fuse; 3 stars out of 4) follows the fictional rap group Brooklyn's Finest as the duo, Kutta and D (Y'Lan Noel and London Brown, respectively), struggle to get signed by a major record label with the help of childhood friend and A&R rep Ya-Ya (Erica Dickerson).
Comparisons can be made to HBO's "Entourage"—like that show's Turtle character, the duo's buddy, Rashad (Clinton Lowe), keeps things light—but "The Hustle" actually has a grittiness more similar to HBO's other rags-to-riches tale, "How to Make It in America." The shaky, hand-held camera shots and seemingly improved dialogue delivered by a charismatic cast adds to the lo-fi realism.
And like ABC's "Nashville," the show uses original music created for its cast members, who also perform. The six-episode first season includes cameos from rappers such as Jadakiss, Freddie Gibbs, Red Cafe, Travis Porter and Nipsey Hussle, as well as radio personalities the Breakfast Club, DJ Whoo Kid and DJ Skee.
In Wednesday's premiere, Ya-Ya is working several angles to help the duo finally break out from the underground scene. But landing that elusive deal means complications for Ya-Ya as well as Kutta and D, who get an offer that tests their loyalties to each other and Ya-Ya.
Anyone who has seen "Entourage" or any biopic about someone who becomes a star will recognize the well-worn allegories of show-biz drama. It isn't easy to stay true to yourself, your friends or your vision in the shark-infested waters of the entertainment business.
I can't address the accuracy of the show's portrayal of the hip-hop world, but I applaud Penny for avoiding stereotypes in creating these very human, multi-dimensional characters.
With these appealing characters and generally strong storytelling, "The Hustle" has flow.
(FYI: That's the first episode in the video at top of the page.)
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Take it from someone who's clueless about "the hippity-hop," you don't have to be a fan of the genre to enjoy "The Hustle," the first scripted series from music network Fuse.


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Beef producers interested in learning more about fescue management and comparing fall versus spring calving should plan to attend one of two upcoming beef management update sessions in southern Iowa. The sessions are May 20 and May 21 and feature animal science professor and beef cow specialist Ken Coffey from the University of Arkansas.
Joe Sellers, beef program specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and session organizer, said Coffey will be in the area for the annual veterinarian update May 21 at the McNay farm. "We're pleased to be able to offer producers these two opportunities to hear Dr. Coffey speak on grazing and calving," Sellers said.
The May 20 update will be held at the Afton Community Center on the west side of the town square. The May 21 location is the Rathbun Regional Water Association Headquarters, 16166 Highway J29.
Session start time is 7 p.m. for both locations. The session cost is $10, payable at the door.
"Coffey will give an update on fescue management, as well as using other pastures during breeding," Sellers said. "He'll also present information on comparing fall and spring calving, and I'll talk about supplementation strategies for grazing cattle."
The program flyer is available on the Iowa Beef Center website. For more information, contact Sellers by phone at 641-203-1270 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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The inaugural test launch of a new commercial rocket has slipped from May 28 to no earlier than June 2, according to its builder Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX).
The first Falcon 9 rocket, assembled on the SpaceX launch pad at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, is awaiting U.S. Air Force approval of its flight termination system, an explosive charge designed to destroy the rocket if it veers off course during launch.
But the Hawthorne, Calif.-based company attributed the most recent delay of the Falcon 9 launch debut to changes in the Cape's crowded manifest.
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"Looks like the delay of the [Air Force Delta 4] GPS satellite launch has taken up a lot of resources at the Cape and in turn pushed the first test launch of Falcon 9 from May 28/29 to no earlier than June 2/3," SpaceX spokeswoman Emily Shanklin said in an e-mail sent to reporters late Tuesday.
The Air Force has been trying to launch the new GPS satellite since last week. But weather and technical delays have prevented the satellite's Delta 4 rocket from launching from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. They also forced the Air Force to wait until after NASA's space shuttle Atlantis landed today to try again.
The Delta 4 rocket is currently slated to make another launch attempt late Thursday, May 27.
The first Falcon 9 rocket will carry a qualification version of SpaceX's Dragon capsule, which is designed to carry cargo, and potentially humans into orbit and the International Space Station. Under a $1.6 billion NASA contract awarded in 2008, Dragon and Falcon 9 are set to begin delivering cargo to the space station beginning in 2011. [Graphic: SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Dragon.]
SpaceX's medium-lift Falcon 9 rocket is a two-stage booster. It stands 180 feet (55 meters) tall and is about 12 feet (3.6 meters) wide, with a first stage powered by nine of SpaceX's own Merlin rocket engines fueled by liquid oxygen and rocket-grade kerosene.
NASA is banking on the success of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and its Dragon spacecraft, as well as other commercial space vehicle efforts.
The U.S. space agency plans to retire its three space shuttles later this year and use unmanned commercial spacecraft to ferry supplies to the space station until privately built crew-carrying vehicles become available in the next five years or so.
- Gallery: SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Photos
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- Video — SpaceX's Vision for Manned Dragon Spaceship
SPACE.com Staff contributed to this report from New York City.