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- Alone Time
- Restricted Touch
- Routine
- Gentle Encouragement
- Love and Understanding
- Less Empathy, more solutions (mainly an aspie male thing)
and that NT's have other needs;
- Conversation/Listening
- Affection
- Spontaneity and Fun
- Social Time
- Empathy
- Love
Many of the aspie needs have a corresponding opposite in the neurotypical world. There's no happy medium - and the compromises you make need to be dynamic with minor adjustments happing on a daily basis as your situations change.
I'll try to cover the balances between these needs individually.
Conversational Compromise
It's no big secret that the answer to the conversational divide between aspie and neurotypical partners is compromise. The real trick is determining what compromises to make. This is a very personal decision since the tolerances of people will vary considerably not only between couples but also over different periods of time.
The Alone-Time and Social Events Balance
The key to getting appropriate alone-time when in a relationship is to find appropriate balance with your partner. This is much easier if the NT partner has a group of friends that they can go out with and if the aspie side of the relationship is supportive enough to allow this to happen.
Unfortunately, particularly in family situations, this isn't always possible. To get around this, the NT should be clear about where and when they need social support. This satisfies the aspies need for structure and planning and makes them less resistant to social events. To get maximum benefit out of your aspie at a a social event, you should let them have some alone-time both before and afterward.
Planning for Conversation
In normal day-to-day conversation, particularly with aspie partners who have a lot of unavoidable social contact at work, it's important to allow for some alone-time. This conflicts with the NT's need for conversation as well as other home duties such as helping with kids, kitchen duties etc. The best way to satisfy both sets of needs is to follow a loose schedule. It doesn't have to be perfect but you really need to respect each others needs a little or it won't work at all.
A good example of such a schedule could be;
- 6.00pm - Arrive Home - Time with Children (and dinner)
- 7.30pm - Kids in bed, exclusive time with partner
- 8.30pm - Alone time
Adjusting and Respecting the Schedules
The schedule should be loose enough to compensate if, for example the "partner time" is interrupted by telephone calls. Alternatively, if you have an answering machine, you could decide not to accept calls during partner time. The important thing is to respect the boundaries. Don't give your aspie 5 minutes of settling into their alone-time and then keep interrupting at regular intervals.
This is a problem I often have at home. My "alone-time" periods are always longer during weekdays than on weekends - because weekdays I have to work in social settings and I need to "recharge my batteries". My wife tends to watch cop shows on TV and I have alone-time by sitting near her and watching a DVD on my portable player. I used to take alone-time on the computer in a different room but my wife explained that this was unhealthy for our relationship. She was right - and we're much closer now because we stay together even during that "alone time".
Unfortunately, my wife tends to want to talk during the advertisements and forgets that the movie I'm watching doesn't have them. I'll put it on pause to listen to her and then start it again when the conversation is finished. Often, things that my wife will want to discuss will bob into her head in five minute intervals. After stopping my movie several times in a row, I'll have an exasperated expression on my face. This doesn't do our relationship any good.
What really should be happening in these periods is that my wife should realise that this is one of those times when she wants to talk to me. It would be better if she turned off the television and asked for my full attention. That way, we can discuss things properly without her feeling like she needs to break things into smaller conversations (to get back to watching her show) and without me getting irritated. We don't have this problem every night but on the nights that we do - it's obvious that our approach needs to be modified.
Listening Problems
Finally, there's the listening problem. As aspies with special interests, we're well aware that our niche subjects are usually uninteresting to others. In particular, our partners have heard more than a lifetime's worth of material on our special interests. The problem works both ways though but most NT's aren't as aware that their subjects are "uninteresting" to aspies because to other NT's, these subjects often are.
Aspies find it very difficult to concentrate on things outside of their immediate interests. Things that seem to be exciting and "real-life" for NTs are just as dull and lifeless to us as our special interests are to you.
The problem is simple - we have two people who have lots to say but are not interested in eachother's conversation. Conversation by definition is a two way street. There's only one fair answer - compromise;
- You both have to listen to each other
- Aspies need to maintain at least fleeting eye contact as this reassures your NT partner that you're listening to them. By the same token, the NT needs to accept that they won't get 100% eye contact but that their partner is still listening to them. (just make sure that other distractions such as TV and kids are out of sight).
- The Talker needs to be aware that repetition is not required.
- When the NT is talking, often they are seeking empathy from their partner. Aspies need to learn ways of showing empathy... but that's a different post.
- In general, during discussions, men like to hear answers from their partners while women tend to prefer empathy. The problem is that we each give eachother what we ourselves want, instead of what our partners need. (this is a big generalisation but it's suprisingly true - though I suspect that female aspies have more male-type wants - I'd be happy for a clarification though).
Example: If your female partner had an incident where she spilled coffee on herself before a big meeting, she wants you to say; "Oh you poor thing, that must have been so embarrassing"... "were you ok? did you scald yourself?" and possibly also... "oh... that's happened to me too - I felt so clumsy".
If this happened to a male partner, he'd be more keen to hear, "oh.. you can get coffee stains out by washing in lemon juice (I made that up - so don't try it)" or "did you buy a new shirt?".


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Dearest Readers,
With a heavy heart and sincere regrets, I'm deeply saddened to bid you all a fond farewell. While I have thoroughly enjoyed exploring the new world of oils in a way I would have never thought possible, the time has come to retire from the fantastically fun world of blogging and venture on to a new chapter and passion.
I have so sweetly enjoyed the new friends I've met (online & in life) through this blog near and far and hope my little corner on oils in the beauty blogosphere has inspired more than a handful of women to enjoy the merits of a good oil. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my warmest appreciation for the niche and mainstream brands, the generous publicists and innovative founders for their unwavering support of this passion. Without you – dear friends – this blog wouldn't have gone as far as we did together and for that I am wholly grateful.
When I published my first post for my five close friends (who wanted to know why I loved a newly tried body oil so much) I didn't have the faintest idea that anyone else would ever want to read about my musings. Really – I think I was the only one who sopped her hair in coconut oil every week! But, I was thrilled to see the readership grow from a group of gal pals to readers here and abroad. And, still to this day, I am thoroughly amazed at the loving emails, questions and suggestions you all have so graciously sent in.
This year has led to personal triumphs and new beginnings. As such, I will always be the girl in search of the perfect oil – Huile de Nav – despite having come so close to finding a few here. I wanted to wish you a warm thank you for your genuine friendship and support.
Farewell Huile Lovers,
It's been two and a half years since I first blogged about In Fiore - luxury purveyor of all things organic and infused. Two and half years later, I am still very much in love with all that they do.
If I haven't tempted you to splurge at In Fiore just yet, this post may push you over the top. Julie Elliott's oils and balms are for the thinking organic; no other luxury brand offers such a sense of discovery in an unconventional way like In Fiore. Here you'll take great pride in learning about unsung essences, aged tinctures, and steeped oils, which seem almost lyrically rendered in ways that are equally as radical as they are exquisite each in their own jar or bottle.
From the intuitive infusion practices (based on ancient texts) with a near orthodox approach for blending to the fittingly obscure French names for products, Julie just gets oils like no one else. It's almost as though she takes great pleasure in getting to know her essences and herbs through touch as well as scent. And, that's what I love most about In Fiore.
It's a fascinating read that'll give you more incidental intelligence on some fascinating fruits, veggies, herbs than you'd ever find on Google. And, a rousing way to get you to understand the potency of ingredients on just about any organic product you have. Some fun facts:
- Cloves are used to attract love and money and for psychic protection
- Figs symbolize the rewards of meditation
- Licorice Root is said to make people who eat it more potent lovers
- Saffron tea is said to greatly enhance the body's healing powers
- Vanilla bean when carried was thought to tune one's consciousness to a higher level
Try one of these three amazing multitasking balms guaranteed to please any newcomer to the world of In Fiore – a brand that celebrates "a baptism in fresh, vibrant blooms":
Bois De Rose ($85): all of In Fiore's classic balms are made with Grapeseed, Jojoba, and Beeswax and come in this generously oversized jar that even serves as a diffuser of the scent when the semi-soft but super plumped balm has been used up. My absolute favourite from the brand is Bois de Rose. Carnal in nature, but delicate in its essences, you'll find heart notes of a dusted Bulgarian Rose, slightly green Rosewood and a sly but earthy Vetiver note that leads to an innocent, yet joyously carnal scent. The senses go reeling into a dreamy state night when I use the soothing balm over the tired hands and weary feet to help me slumber in luxury. It's this handiwork that has changed my thinking of balms for good.
Emmauelle Décolleté Balm Compact ($120): Marula, Rosehip, Evening Primrose and an infused Jojoba (with Calendula) gives special attention to the overlooked, delicate V-zones under the neck we too often forget to treat. Because the décolleté is thinner with fewer oil glands, it is more susceptible to sun damage, aging and irritation and slower to heal from injury and age related changes. Because the area ages at the same rate as your face, it should be treated in a similar fashion. The balm is formulated to reduce crepiness and even weathered skin tone to restore a more youthful appearance with Rosehips, which were brought to the New World by Spanish invaders. Rosehip oil (aka Rosa Mosqueta) is a wine colored oil from the ripened fruit and seeds of the Rosehip. It is extremely high in essential fatty acids and is a natural source of VitaminC and Tretinoin the active ingredient in retinols, both of which help speed up the process of skin regeneration. The balm is packaged elegantly in the gunmetal compact, which houses the soft and exhilarating notes of Neroli and Orange Flower oils. When applied at night, the sweetly fresh scent breeze upwards to calm the day's frayed energy still buzzing about.
Chamomile Pedicurie Luxury Balm ($45): Skin is thickest of the bottom of the feet and often the most neglected. Chamomile Pedicurie helps revive, refresh and cure cracked dry skin with a serene blend brimming with Chamomile, Tangerine and Lavender oils to clear any infection and calm any soreness. Julie has created a moisturizing base from Sweet Almond and Jojoba oils which mimic skin's own natural oils. The travel-friendly jar is easy to pack along for your bi-weekly pedi appointments and will work far better than any those bargain bin lotions most nail salons have on hand. Pun intended.
To conserve the full potency of essential oils, all balms are handblended at the lowest possible temperature. Fresh as possible is the edict at In Fiore.
It is about time these masterful skin saviours get their due. Beauty world, take note.
Yes, I'm always intrigued by a new face oil hitting the market. Yet, at a time when nearly every beauty house seems to be launching the requisite serum to keep on trend, I'm a bit more cautious about trying just anything or worse...amateurish in its make. And, if the face oil in question doesn't exactly start off with a commonplace oil…but is technically an oil…made with oils I've seen…well then, I'm interested. Did I make sense? I will.
See, Algenist's Advanced AntiAging Repairing Oil ($79) -now launching this month - isn't just another face oil made with any hero ingredient you've seen. Argan made its reputation on face oils two years ago. Marula might be Argan 2.0. But, if you have a compelling desire for something scientifically proven, let's talk about microalgae.
The culture of algae is gaining serious momentum in the skincare space. Board certified, clinical and research dermatologist Dr. Jeannette Graf (aka Dr. Peptide) says, "Microalgae is rich in oleic acid, which is very emollient. And studies have shown that brown algae lipid extract is high in antioxidants, which help both the cellular-renewal process and microcirculation."
Microalgae oil is our oil's main ingredient and resets the idea of what I think of a basic face oil. With a slightly citrus smelling scent, I find this to be one of the more advanced oils on the Sephora shelves, one that attacks aging in an entirely new way. Rife with ceramides for added hydration, the oil also shas retinyl palmitate, which is a non-irritating combination of retinol (pure vitamin A) and palmitic acid and helps cells turnover over. The powerful paraben-free concoction is topped off with the antioxidant action of brown algae lipid extracts. Algenist's studies show within 2 hours of use, hydration is upped by 40%. And, 24 hours later, skin is hydrated 5x greater than when left untreated. Impressive.
The interesting thing about this face oil is the feel; while dry oils for the body tend to disappear faster than you can see, with this oil you get the same effect on the face. It's so perfect for those of you shucking away a face oil for being a bit too much to wear during the day. The easily pumped pipette ensures you don't waste a precious drop and the oil brings a lightness to skin, which will literally be glowing will health.
And, at a happily sized 1-ounce bottle, you'll be set through both the fall and winter seasons.
Price: $$$
Scent Classification: Citrus
Viscosity: Ultralight Viscosity
In all things fragrance and luxury, L'Artisan Perfumer is a prestige brand that sits on the periphery of the niche scent set and reigns from high up top. While my view on scent legends may be too literal minded, I will say it's a commonly accepted fact that L'Artisan produces some of the finest fragrances and body care as any scent-obsessed world traveler knows. I mean this is the same brand that fashioned olfactory art out of berries and musk turning scent into an adventure at a time when heavier, convoluted scents were all the rage. Breaking the rules? You know I'm sold.
Getting a read of some of the better-made oils with their impressionable notes isn't always an easy task. But, it's one that I'm happy to undertake especially when the oil in talk is from L'Artisan. If you're fan of a good, clean musk the Mûre et Musc Dry Body Oil ($70) is a soft, subtle and sexy scented oil that sees the fruity-musk com combo made wearable on its own or to layer with the namesake scent.
There are shifting perspectives on L'Artisan's best selling scent that may lead you to think this is a fully berried oil, but don't be swayed by any fond memories from your scent sniff. Rather I find the usually ingenious tart notes shy away from the full blast the part musky/part citrusy opening seen in the scent as expected. Here, the oil isn't some sort of trivial consideration; it's a muted version of the enigmatic interplay drenched deep in a base of Fractionated Coconut oil (which makes it fantastic for hair) and enhanced with Black Mulberry extracts. It's a mood brightening scent almost close to that of a blackberry body wash but better. Way, way better.
The feathery light formula is clearly a strong suit for use on the legs for a glistening effect when wearing shorter skirts or for when you need a light, shower fresh feeling in the mornings.
As always, I'm intrigued by little Parisian brands that can do great big things with the simplest of ideas. L'Artisan - which may have its extremes in fragrance - can do no wrong on my skin. Ever.
Price: $$$
Scent Classification: Floral
Viscosity: Ultralight Viscosity
Camellia oil is having its moment. The long-revered secret of the geishas is an oil that is cold pressed from Japanese Camellia buds. Camellia aka Tsubaki aka Cha Hua flowers (pink, white or red variations are all seen) are native to Japan and North China, where they blossom in November and stay fresh even under the snow. Within six months the seeds are ripened and used for expressing the purest natural oil with precious qualities for skin. Ultralight with a silken slip, Camellia oil protects skin from harmful UV and environmental damage with Vitamins A, B, and E, forming a thin shield against strong sun rays and change of temperatures. It's also known to protect from age spots, freckles and excessive pigmentation, which makes having a body oil so important for exposed skin on the décolleté, shoulders, and feet.
Impressed? Intrigued? Consider Aroma M's newest launch, the organically derived Bath & Body Oil ($60), a go-to product that brings an ephemeral blend of Jasmine, Geranium, Frankincense, Moroccan Rose and Neroli blended in Camellia. Perfectly fruity and citrus, the greaseless oil is a subtle balance of the essences. The Jasmine is simple and clean lacking any sharp edges while the Neroli proves to be a gorgeous match with its timid showing. The Frankincense is thankfully obscure at best at least on my skin. But, I reckon the oil won't disappoint Jasmine fans at all.
Distinctive, striking, and poetic in form, it's the kind of wearable body oil you can use in the morning and slip on your day's dress right after. It's so quick in its absorb that it almost qualifies as a dry oil in feel. What makes this a standout treatment is the delicate floral influences and japonisme of beauty in the ingredients. It's interesting as I've been seeing more of Camellia oil than ever before. As such, you sense that Maria McElroy (founder of Aroma M) knew her body oil had to be something different to keep pace with the hot on trend love for all things oils.
If so, she got it so, so right.
Price: $$$
Scent Classification: Floral
Viscosity: Ultralight Viscosity
An Autumn On The World ($149) – makes me look twice at the most ordinary vitamin. See, for me this has been a love-me-or-hate-me vitamin.
My first thought was this review isn't going to happen as I've been an reluctant but avid user of Retin-A, which helps curbs the occasionally painful zit, which erupt without warn. Thankfully, Dr. Kenneth Beer (maker of my favourite face scrub) clarified the concern about mixing up chemicals and said,
Overkill? Not really. But, being the good beauty blogger I am, I had to try and know.
My second concern was over a wicked breakout from a poorly executed, Vitamin C facial decades ago done here. I'm quite certain the indifferent aesthetician is long gone, but the time-warped memories of those post-facial miniscule bumps (that left my face looking like a terrestrial rocky terrain) still haunt me to this day. Reasons of pride and vanity have kept me away from Vitamin C in any product. But still, I was intrigued when I learned that Odacité doesn't use any old Vitamin C, but Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, the most advanced oil-soluble version.
Odacité's research shows that this stable form of Vitamin C is 5 times more potent than other commonplace ones and has a higher rate of penetration into skin, which helps encourage collagen production (Source: Dermatologic Surgery, March 2002, pages 231-236). Colour me intrigued.
The multi-tasking elixir is made from Acai, Passionfruit, Meadowfoam, Pomegranate and Wild Carrot oils. Acai tackles skin's vital functioning with its antioxidant richness (with minerals and phytosterols). See here for science on the oil's exceptionally potent work. But, the cute origin story is about the Wild Carrot oil; the cellular regenerator is hand pressed in a small French village. Ouah interj! And, let's not forget that your oil will be made to order, ensuring the freshest batch of oils and vitamins which haven't been sitting around any stockroom.
Scented delicately with Neroli, Rose and Petitgrain, the breakthrough organic formula impresses by bringing a subtle glow to skin that has lost its luster. And, no…I never broke out from the fast-sinking oil.
My interest in Vitamin C has gone from to curiosity to a sense of wonder. Here's to welcoming the modernized C back to my inner collagen and hope for even more glowy skin.
Launching in September.
Price: $$$$
Scent Classification: Floral
Viscosity: Ultralight Viscosity
Right now, there seems to be a French moment going on in body care. And, Caudalie is as decidedly French as you can get. It's the oil almost everyone has talked about. It's the oil is probably nearing heights of retail immortality as everyone wants it, has it, or is saving up for it. It's been a long time coming, but here it is – the Caudalie Divine Oil ($32). Clearly, a product of passion by Mathilde Thomas (Founder of Caudalie) the oil is a gorgeously inimitable celebration of Moroccan and Bulgarian Rose with a dreamy mélange of Cedar, Vanilla, and White Musk that has created this sort of olfactory sensationalism around the scent. Fragranced body care with feeling is her mantra.
Smartly crafted without parabens and sulfates, the spirit of pleasure in this oil does indeed live up to the starry-eyed raves, which have been so wildly blogged about. I guess I'm on the late train here. Grapeseed, Sesame Seed, Argan and Hibiscus oils have Shea Butter extracts blended throughout the golden coloured treatment to double the benefits of anti-wrinkle hydration. Grapeseed is wonderful for those with skin sensitivities because of its natural non-allergenic properties. While, I've spoken enough about the other oils and their lofty Omega and fatty acid content, my attention shifted to the Hibiscus oil, which was new to me.
The oil is extracted from the brightly coloured flowering plants and is an essential oil. Apparently, infusing Hibiscus oil has been used widely throughout India to help stimulate hair growth and something you'd think I would have known about. The oil is even rumoured to prevent premature graying, though I'll toss out an obligatory eyeroll over this tidbit until I see the proof in black and white.
Caudalie adds the extra virgin Hibiscus oil to help with the skin barrier and prevent epidermal water loss otherwise known as dehydration. Fresh and velvety, the oil sinks in without a trace of shine with its radiant and uncompromisingly feminine floral scent that reminds you of a summery, softly lit provincial garden in some hidden Parisian arrondissement. Sublime. The fuss continues onto the artful packaging; the oil comes in a vintage-inspired, amber-tinted glass that's dimpled for effect on the back and is topped with a wood grain cap. Très chic!
A few drops on hair helps your locks smell so sexy that I now wish for a conditioner in the same scent as an equally lush follow up.
I'm hoping Mathilde will heed the slightly obsessed call…
Price: $$
Scent Classification: Floral
Viscosity: Ultralight Viscosity
Darphin's Nourishing Satin Oil ($45), which has an air of mischief with its mesmerizingly provocative Jasmine accented with traces of Vanilla.
I've been a Darphin and its formulaic naturalism for as long as I can remember. The Water Lily gel is a mainstay in my bathroom. It's the brand's clean and uncluttered packaging and bottles that keep me coming back for refills as the exceptional scents are so quintessentially French that keep hoping the brand will launch a coordinating ultra-sophisticated scent soon enough. Airy and gentle, the Nourishing Satin Oil doesn't disappoint.
You'll be hard-pressed to furrow a brow over this Vanilla variation. The oil is soft and romantic from the slightest hint of the sweet Vanilla and is easily wearable by those looking for a luxury splurge without the triple-digit tag attached. The oil has a smart combination of equally impressive oils - Safflower, Sesame, Sweet Almond and Sacha Inchi – the last one rich in essential and non-essential amino acids and Vitamin A. Red Ginger essential oil enhances the antioxidant work and hydration. Though not wholly organic, the oil is 99% all natural in constitution.
It seems every skincare line has a body oil these days, thanks in part to the huile hysteria taking place in the beauty space. But, you can always count on the French and their rich expressions of scent for a refreshing change of pace. They always know how to evoke the joys and pleasures of scent and sensibility in one sleek bottle.
Price: $$
Scent Classification: Floral
Viscosity: Ultralight Viscosity
The impetus for change from my usual gluttony of roses? The sublime perfection of a powdery peach in Fresh's Rice Dry Oil ($48). The name may be a tad misleading as my understanding is this product was launched in a now defunct "Memoirs of a Geisha" collection, which used classic Asian ingredients like Sake Rice Water and Ginseng Root extracts. The line may be gone, but I'm not surprised to see the oil (which has both these ingredients) has proved to stand the test of time and finicky tastes.
Why rice water? It's another age-old afterthought that proved to be a beauty boon. Centuries ago when Japanese rice farmers were rinsing their hand-harvested grains, they noticed supple, younger-looking hands as a result. The geisha took to this idea quickly and started washing their faces with the "first water of rice." And, so a legend was born only to be later uncovered by the founders of Fresh, who add it to our oil.
Nothing else smells like this on the market. Stare covetously at the crystalline bottle of buttery golden oils and you can't help but wonder how the honeyed yet slightly tart smell with play onto your skin; I found the universally loved scent to be warm and classic, one that stays with you. Light and airy, the dry oil sinks into skin in a flash. Made from Jojoba, Borage, Grapeseed, and Rice Bran, it is a dry, dry oil.
Borage has got some pretty neat science behind it. Dr. Dennis T. Sepp (a Ph.D. chemist) cites strong evidence on how the oil plays an important role in restoring the intracellular moisture barrier of adult skin, which has either been chronically dry or has been environmentally damaged. Added to Borage are gentle amounts of Passionflower, Arnica, and Camellia extracts, which are highly effective with helping skin regain its inner health and balance.
The final feeling? The oil is thoughtful and luxurious but with a subtle beauty thanks to its cheerful notes. Bewary about the varying bottles. Sephora hasn't updated their image of the product, which doesn't come in the dated bottle shown here. Rather the oil comes in the one you see posted here. This matters because the newly improved version has a narrower opening helping you control the amount the oil you'll want to pour freely without regret.
Price: $$
Scent Classification: Floral
Viscosity: Ultralight Viscosity
Doesn't the sleek, minimalist bottle look so pretty? If I had to give an award for the chicest packaging of a body oil, Elemis' Frangipani Monoi Body Oil ($53) would score it in a second. I couldn't have guessed Elemis iss a high-end, professional spa-therapies brand based in the UK by any telltale signs on the packaging. But, it is – the entire luxe line is the kind you'll only find on lavish cruise line spas and luxurious 5-star spa resorts. In other words, the places I'd never be able to afford.
Appealingly packaged and affordably priced, a big part of what sells me on this sweet-scented 'dew'-gooder is the full-blown intoxicating Frangipani blended with Gardenia flowers that have been steeped in the Coconut oil. Perfectly soft in their lushness, the universally appealing fragrance is a tropical one; whiffs feel sensual and creamy and bob contentedly with a slight lift of naturalistic flowers. And, thankfully lacks that unforgiving suntan-y synthetic type of smell you spot and cringe from a mile away. A quick read of the label shows the body oil is free from parabens, SLS, DEA, mineral oil, artificial colours and silicones, which explains why the oil is favoured by pregnant women needing a remedy for their stretch marks.
Like a tropical rainshower, it's a no-brainer to use this oil on the cuticles and post-shaved legs, but it also doubles as a weekly hair treatment. Did you know used regularly Coconut oil helps reduces protein loss whether you use it as a pre-wash or post-rinse grooming treatment? Coconut oil -which should work its way into your arsenal of hair care - is one of the few natural oils that has been proven to penetrate deep inside the hair where it can strengthen from within while offering up antioxidant benefits to skin. Hair rinses clean with one shampoo rinse and feels gloriously silky afterwards.
It's just the sort of Coconut oil that wins on all counts.
Price: $$
Scent Classification: Floral
Viscosity: Ultralight Viscosity

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SOCHI, Russia - The conspiracy theories are starting even before the puck is dropped in Sunday's gold medal game between Sweden and Canada.
That's because one of the guys dropping the puck is Canadian and the other referee has dual USA-Canadian citizenship. The linesmen are Canadian, too.
MORE: Last two champions go for gold
The International Ice Hockey Federation chose an all-NHL officiating squad of referee Kelly Sutherland and Brad Meier (the one with dual citizenship) and linesmen Greg Devorski and Derek Amell.
The NHL's agreement to participate in the Olympics stipulates the officiating pool include both NHL and international referees and linesmen.
MORE: Analyzing the USA's collapse
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom told the Swedish newspaper, Expressen, that the decision to go with all North American referees was "strange."
But Sweden's Daniel Alfredsson told the newspaper: "It's perfect, they are the best (officials). If anyone thinks differently, that is OK with me, but that is how I think."
The IIHF, aware of the criticism in the Swedish media, put out a statement.
MORE: Selanne ends Olympic career as a medalist
During the tournament the officials have been evaluated by officiating managers including Konstantin Komissarov (IIHF) and Terry Gregson, former Head of Officiating for the National Hockey League, and six others (four IIHF, three NHL). The process by which the officiating crews are selected for the playoff round is determined by their performance in the preliminary round. For the medal games, the officials chosen were judged to deserve these assignments based on their performance in the playoff round.
"The main factor of the selection of these officials has most of all to do with their experience officiating in high-level competitions," said Komissarov. "These include Stanley Cup playoffs, World Championship competitions, and Olympic competitions."
"Their nationalities aren't considered as factors nor should they be, we want the best officials working the medal games," he added. "We are fully confident that with their experience and professionalism these officials will do their job well and preserve the integrity of the game."
The decision was confirmed at the IIHF Directorate Meeting on 21 February, with team officials from all four teams present and in complete agreement with the selection.


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Yes. "Infiltrated." That is the correct term for lolzganking newbs in Durotar, amirite my Night Elf brothas?
So... given that "ignorance is no excuse", we will be prosecuted to the full extent allowable under the secret interpretation of law made by the secret court in secret, which we had absolutely no way of knowing about?
Yes. This is doubleplusgood.
This makes me so happy to be an independent author with complete control over my books. If any publication site tried to inflict DRM like this on me without giving me a "turn it the hell off" option, I'd drop that distributor like third period French, as the saying goes.
If any of the "big guys" decide that this is a good idea (I can only imagine John Scalzi's reaction!) I guess I'll be reading more Baen books again...
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Sounds like a Simpsons joke.
Doctor (probably Dr. Hibbert): "I'm sorry, but the gene for male pattern baldness has been copyrighted, so I'm afraid I can't remove that stick from your husband's eye."
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EPUB is the superior format. I firmly believe this, having worked with both extensively, and wish Amazon would get on board so that we could just get to the MP3 endgame-stage already. This holding out because they control the market thing is so... annoying.
I do much the same with my Nook Tablet, although I installed the rooted OS on a memory card so that I didn't overwrite the basic software (because frankly, the Nook Reader software is better than anything I've found on Android native).
I'm always on the lookout for more 3rd party sources... do you mind sharing the ones you use? I tend to use Smashwords whenever possible, although that's mostly for the indie stuff I buy.
You may have just given me the best idea for a series of YouTube videos.
I was mostly impressed that he made it through an entire post without using the word "paywall" once. =)
Wow, you finally got ootb to admit to his trolling ways? Magnificently done!
I was replying to his ridiculous Poe-skirting comment as he posted his reply, so I didn't know who it was at the time. If I'd known it was ootb, I'd have ignored it entirely!
Glad to help out! Wish I'd realized that I hadn't signed in, though. =)
And so the trade industry continues to reinforce my buying policy: I'll follow the few trade writers that I've been following for years, but anything new for me has to come from either the indie market or Baen (for being awesome for so long). TOR is getting a slow re-evaluation since their DRM-drop, but they just haven't had much that's interesting lately.
As it turns out, I'm not lacking for reading material, and I'm pretty sure that the last trade industry book I bought was "A Dance With Dragons" well over a year ago. My next one will be "Cold Days" (Jim Butcher) in November. After that... we'll see.
Yes, because the world turns around how you "feel" about a subject.
Guess what? It doesn't matter how you feel about it. More and more content creators are figuring that out. DRM is a failed policy. Locking up content only pisses off your potential consumers. Whining about it makes it worse.
Suck it up and deal with the fact that some people aren't going to pay for content, find the ones that will, and speak to them.
I'm not always a fan of Konrath's methods and/or attitudes, but I think he's got this one right. I'm hoping he'll share his standard contract/purchase form once he's got it all put together, especially if he's hoping for other authors to adopt these standards. I know I'd be on board!


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I cannot emphasise enough that single parenting is for the brave. And single parenting four tired, hot children camping in your sister's backyard is well... let's just say a 24/7 commitment. Little people are very warm when sitting/sleeping on top of you in 30+ degrees. I say no more least I incriminate myself or others.
Needless to say, I haven't had a lot of time to think about my health goals. In a funny way, this has been the best start I could have hoped for. I have done the hard, fast diets. I have shed the kegs in record time. I have ticked boxes, reached weight loss goals, and read every book under the sun.
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It is a maintenance issue for me. It is about my relationship with food. It is about my ability to put on the hand brake and say enough is enough.
It has something to do with emotions and a lot to do with discipline. While I admire those with self-discipline, I have always had a little piece of me that thinks they are boring. Where's your sense of adventure? And fun? And spontaneity?
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I have no particular weight goals. I have no specific eating plan, except my new year's resolution. I am taking it slow this year. Health for life, not for a few months. I am finding the middle ground. My middle ground. There's no rush to the imaginary finish line because there is no finish line. I am changing my habits.
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How to Teach with Context-Rich Problems
There are three key steps to teaching with context-rich problems: selecting a problem, implementing the problem and assessing what the students have done. Instructors can negotiate through this process by asking themselves a series of questions.
Selecting a problem
What are the concepts you want students to apply?
Any core concept for your class is appropriate to be explored with a context-rich problem. However, context-rich problems are even more effective in developing expert-like thinking if they also require students to use concepts beyond those most recently taught.Context-rich problems can ask students to recall and select from concepts taught earlier in the course. Repeated practice not only keeps those concepts fresh in the students' minds, but also helps to develop expert-like thinking in which solutions are never selected because they are in the currently assigned chapter.
What is the appropriate level of difficulty or complexity for your students?
The level of difficulty depends not only the complexity of the concept(s) incorporated into the context-rich problem, but also on the selection of the components of the context-rich problem you include.Show how to keep consistent with your goals for the students and the where they are in the learning processThe level of difficulty or complexity of the problem needs to be consistent with your goals for the students and where they are in the learning process. Set a learning goal for the context-rich problem. You may want to use Bloom's taxonomy as a guide for developing your learning goal. (Do you want students working on knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis or evaluation?) Alternatively, your discipline may have developed specific categories of learning goals such as Hansen proficiencies in economics. Pedagogies such as just-in-time teaching or classroom assessment techniques can help to determine where your students are in the learning process. For example, are they ready to apply a particular concept, or are they having difficulty comprehending the concept?
The level of difficulty or complexity of the problem can be adjusted. Examples of traits that increase the difficulty of a problem include (UMPERD):
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More information is given in the problem statement than is required to solve the problems
Unusual assumptions are necessary to solve the problem
The problem requires more than one core concept for a solution
The context is very unfamiliar
Not enough information is given and reasonable assumptions need to be made
Where do I find existing context-rich problems?
Examples using a variety of concepts and with varying degrees of difficulty are available to use in your courses.
How do I write my own context-rich problems?
You can create your own context-rich problems by setting a learning goal, starting with a common prompt to set the context of the problem and choosing among a variety of components that change the difficulty of the problem.
Implementing the problem
When and where will the students be working on the problem?
Instructors have used context-rich problems in a variety of formats: low-stakes homework for students to demonstrate preparedness for class; graded homework; in class or out of class group work; and exam questions.
- If context-rich problems are used for high-stakes testing, it is important to offer students practice in advance so they are familiar with the steps involved in solving these problems.
- If small groups are assigned context-rich problems, pay careful attention to group size, group composition, individual tasks within the group, and individual accountability for the group's work. Information about cooperative learning can help guide you in these decisions.
- If the students will be working in groups, more complex and difficult problems are appropriate.
- If the problems will be on exams, less complex problems are required to fit within the time constraints.
How can I help students be comfortable with context-rich problems?
How can I use context-rich problems with other innovative pedagogies?
Students that are accustomed to working on traditional problems may struggle with the new format of context-rich problems.Novices in many disciplines want clear-cut, right or wrong answer problems requiring cookie-cutter application of formulas or ideas. As you introduce context-rich problems into your courses, it will help to follow an apprenticeship approach. Brown, Collins and Duguid (1989) outline three stages of the apprenticeship approach.
Model- Show students explicitly the problem solving process Coach - Instructors provide students feedback as they try it themselves. Feedback can also be from peers. Fade - Students practice on their own
Before you give students their first context-rich problem to work on, model one for them. A more difficult or complex problem is appropriate to use when you model the problem solving process. A good way to start the students working on their own complex-rich problems is to have them work in-class in small groups on the problem. In this set up, students can help to coach each other through solving the problem, but you should expect that students will also need assistance from you. As students get more practice working with context-rich problems, their need for coaching will lessen.
Context-rich problems work well with several other innovative pedagogies such as just-in-time teaching and cooperative learning. Learn more about using context-rich problems.
Assessing the problemWhat is the purpose of the assessment?
Context-rich problems can be used to assess individual understanding of course content, or to assess the understanding of the class as a whole. If you would like to assess individual understanding, the problem can be assigned as a homework problem or on an exam. In this case, you may want to add prompts to indicate the desired length and format. It is also helpful to give general instructions to students on information you want included such as appropriate terms or graphs.
If you would like to assess the understanding of the class as a whole, the problem can be assigned in class. It's often helpful to have the students work on the problems in groups. In particular a think-pair-share exercise is very useful. You can follow up with a class discussion to see what gaps in understanding remain.How do I evaluate the context-rich problem?
In comparison with traditional "one right answer" problems, grading context-rich problem answers may be more time-consuming and complex as answers may vary greatly and at times be unexpected.The feedback you give may be very different depending on your goals for the assignment. If your goal is to help students develop their thinking (formative assessment) a simple scoring rubric may be sufficient. Sample student answers can be analyzed in class, or in small groups. It may be helpful to have groups of students compare two or more different solutions.
For summative assessments, it is helpful to give students a rubric in advance so they understand what is expected in their answers. Such guidelines will also help to evaluate unexpected solutions as sometimes occur with context-rich problems. For these higher-stakes assignments, it is important to specify the length of the answer, its format and its intended audience. Context-rich problems often provide writing prompts that guide students on these matters. (To whom is the answer written? Should it involve diagrams or graphs? Which concepts need to be explained?)
An example of a generic coding rubric used in physics for context-rich problems can be found on this UMPERD web site.Some of the examples include grading rubrics developed by the author of the example.
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Healthcare BYOD users, beware of the uninvited guest!
There are some interesting security developments on the BYOD front that may present serious HIPAA challenges for healthcare delivery organizations. If you're not following the story I'll give you the quick summary. Security consultant Trevor Eckhart discovered monitoring software from Carrier IQ on his Android based smart phone. The software which he could not disable was placed there by the cellular carrier in an effort to monitor and enhance the end user experience. His testing reviled that the software was able to log keystrokes, URL's, GPS location and SMS text messages amongst other items. All of the juicy information that is collected encrypted and uploaded to the carrier or manufacturer for "analysis" – NICE!
The seriousness of the issue sparked a federal probe with Senator Al Franken sending a request to the software vendor, manufacturers and cellular carriers asking for specific details of the monitoring software capabilities and how the information collected is being used. Many of the responses received to date raised many more questions than they answered.
By the time you read this, the holiday season will be behind us. The second longest post-holiday line over the dreaded Toys-R-Us return line is likely to be in front of the IS Support desk come "Monday Morning". All the Cindy Lou Who's will be in line asking that their smart device be given access.
It will be interesting to see the statistics, but I suspect that in comparison to previous years, it's highly likely that many more BYOD smartphones and tablets will enter the healthcare environment. One of the top care about for CIO's is to provide rapid provisioning within their organization. This is great, but I often wonder if responding to the demand could result in cutting the proverbial corner without knowing it!
Given the need to deploy a wide variety of BYOD devices quickly and securely, the healthcare Chief Security Officer (CSO) certainly has their job cut out for them these days. The shire volume of consumer devices entering the enterprise environment raises some serious questions as to their readiness, especially in regard to security and privacy – add ePHI and the responsibilities of covered entities and you have some significant reason for concern. Perhaps before a healthcare system adopts a BYOD policy, one should consider the ramifications of allowing the wide range of consumer devices (and contracted carriers) to access protected resources. I'd suggest that it's certainly time to consider the use of an enterprise ready device – one such as the Cisco Cius where you can control key aspects related to maintaining security and enhancing the user experience.
First, with the monitoring software described, don't assume that your security policy by itself is sufficient. Remember this software, as with others to likely follow, are key loggers. Such applications by definition capture each and every keystroke and button press regardless of the application or transport/network encryption being used. Many CSO's may incorrectly conclude data loss is impossible given the use of VPN technology. Likewise some will conclude that their adoption of VDI assures that the data stays local to the healthcare system and not to the device. While partially true, we are effectively talking about keystrokes being logged. Clearly a physician WILL over time enter data that is classified as ePHI – all nicely collected and uploaded unknowingly to a 3rd party. Even SMS text messages sent or received by such a device is within scope!
My advice is to stay abreast of this developing story, and in the meantime, take the time necessary to fully understand the ramifications of allowing various devices (and carriers under contract) to access your protected resources. It's no longer about robust authentication mechanisms, secure encryption and remote wipes – It's now much more than that! Also remember that a device that is classified as "safe" today might not be in compliance after an OS upgrade or application install in the future. Taking accountability for the device and the applications being loaded onto it by either the user or carrier is YOUR business. Having a system in place that facilitates YOU being able to control the OS and the applications that are being installed on BYOD devices is a critical objective.
So make sure that the next time you're planning a BYOD party that you recognize all the guests being invited – otherwise some valuables in the form of ePHI may be slipping out the back door!
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The even powers of $\mathbb R$ were left out in that question because, well, it is obvious that they are squares. Now:
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Alan Fromm had a good life: a six-figure salary; a nice house in Plainview, Long Island; a kid in college, and another in high school; a wife who could afford to work only part-time. Then in January 2009, there was a company-wide phone call. Fromm's consulting firm needed to do some cost-cutting, and a sweep of people were soon laid-off.
Then in February, the same thing happened.
And then again in March, and April.
Finally, in June, Fromm was called into his manager's office.
"You never think it's going to happen to you. I thought my job was safe," Fromm explains. But 80 percent of the staff was ultimately let go. Fromm stomached the news pretty well, as he took his last commute back to Long Island. "I figured OK I was out of work. It wasn't the end of the world," he said. "I didn't think much of it. But surprise, I was out for 18, 19 months."
Fromm was among the many long-term unemployed Americans, who have been out of work for more than six months. In June they totaled 5.4 million, and made up 43 percent of all the unemployed. You don't hear a lot about them though, even if they live next door. People like Fromm usually hide their grief.
And Fromm, who turns 57 next week, was no stranger to struggle. His office was in the World Trade Center on 9/11, and as the Fire Safety Officer for his company, he raced past flaming debris, falling bodies, and severed limbs, to search through the nine floors of Building 5 for anyone left behind. When he was knocked unconscious for hours, finally pulled out from under the pulverized cement by paramedics, he tore off the oxygen mask and leapt out of the ambulance, because he said other people were in more need of care.
Despite all that, Fromm was an upbeat guy, the kind who wakes up a minute before his alarm every morning. And nothing before had ever brought him so close to the edge as his almost two years without work.
Fromm is one of several long-term unemployed Americans profiled in HBO's new documentary, "Hard Times: Lost on Long Island" by award-winning director Marc Levin, which airs Monday. They're not the usual recession victims you see in the news, the ones living out of their cars, and scraping by on food stamps. They own four-bedroom houses behind white picket fences. Their kids go to private school. But they also spent years lucklessly looking for work, burning through their savings, choking on the monthly bills, and even driving to their church's food bank in a nice car, and then lying to their kids about where they got their dinner.
And most of them are over age 50.
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The first thing Fromm did after he was laid off was call up the gardener and tell him that he would have to mow his own lawn from now on. He also reduced the cable package, and sold one of their cars. "We lived a comfortable life," he said. "We didn't live high on the hog, but if we wanted to go out with our friends to a movie or dinner, we didn't have to think twice about it."
As the months rolled on, the Fromms had to strip down to the most basic necessities. They cooked a whole lot of pasta. "I never thought that would happen," he said, "having to decide whether to put gas in the car or buy cartridges for the printer, because my daughter had papers due for school."
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Fromm would wake up early every morning, and turn on his computer. His daughter would go to school, his wife would go to work, and he'd flip on the TV for background noise. He'd check LinkedIn, and all the standard job-hunting sites, as well as specialist sites, which post more executive positions. Fromm cold-called so many companies, he thought he might try and give it a go as a telemarketer. "Finding a job is a full-time job," Fromm said. "You just don't get paid for it."
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There were some great days: a perfect job posting, an interview that just clicked. But they were all followed by silence. "I always appreciated the value of working," Fromm said. "There's a stigma about being out of work. I felt it when I went to the supermarket in the middle of the day, like there's a big neon sign over my head saying 'unemployed.'"
He felt himself slipping into a depression. On one dark day, he says, "I did check my life insurance policy, to see how the family would be taken care of, if I was no longer here. I realize that's certainly not the solution."
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But Fromm still thinks he was relatively lucky. He had wonderful support. His local butcher gave the family some extra cuts of meat. His car mechanic waived the labor cost on big repairs. His friends would come over with a rented video and some bagels, instead of inviting them out. The local Jewish Community Center gave Fromm a free year-long membership, so he could keep playing racquetball a few times a week, which "kept my mind from turning to mush."
When he was feeling really depressed, Fromm would read a letter his daughter wrote him, consoling her father that sometimes bad things happen to good people. It kept him strong.
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Because in reality, the odds were stacked against Fromm.After being out of work for a year, a person has a 1 in 10 chance of finding work each month, according to economists at the San Francisco Federal Reserve. If you lost your job in this country sometime in the past year, it took you an average of 40 weeks to find new work.
But at the end of 2010, Fromm saw a perfect job ad online. "I honestly wasn't going to answer the posting. It was a blind ad, and I normally don't answer blind ads. But if I held my resume up to the job description, it was the same document."
He got an interview in December, but the day before a mighty snow storm began heading New York ways. Fromm called up the company's human resources department. "I don't care how much snow there is," he told them. "If I have to walk, I will be there."
The company said not to bother; they were going to close for the day. But Fromm eventually got his interview, and in February 2011, he started his new job as director of training at Amneal Pharmaceuticals, teaching employees everything from FDA regulations on the manufacturing side to Microsoft Excel. He adores it, and is still working there today.
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"I'll be working until I'm 142 at this rate," he says, given the state of the family's finances. "But there's nothing I'd rather be doing."
Fromm took a slight pay cut at his new job, but it's mostly evened out; he no longer has to pay for train tickets, since the new office is just a 17-minute drive from his home. The Fromms haven't returned to their old standard of living though. "You learn that it could all disappear tomorrow," he said. "We've made a lot of changes. That's the best thing to come out of this; we know we can't be spending money we don't have, like we have been in the past."
His two children, he notes, have also become very aware of fiscal responsibility.
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Fromm was never angry about his situation. He didn't blame the president or congress or the banks, although he did get upset during the debate about whether or not to extend the maximum eligibility for jobless benefits. And he thinks the government should perhaps give a tax break to encourage companies to hire the long-term unemployed. And law-makers should also try to tackle age discrimination, which he believes is rife. Fromm even started dying his hair for job interviews, and hiding some of the experience on his resume.
It's hard to pinpoint or prove the bias, he says. You just know when you walk into an office full of 20-somethings, and see the look of surprise on your interviewer's face. "When the person interviewing you, when you were sitting on the other end interviewing them at one point, you're not getting the job."
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Friday, August 10, 2007
The Worst "NASCAR Now" In TV History...Again!
ESPN's "bi-polar nightmare" continued with Friday's version of NASCAR Now. Coming off two of the finest episodes ever produced by the network, the post-qualifying show was a disaster.
With rain cancelling qualifying at The Glen, NASCAR Now decided to abandon its "hard news" approach and return to the sports-talk radio land of "innuendo and hype." Somehow, it echoed the tone of the Mike and Mike Show heard earlier that day on ESPN2.
Boris Said wanted to race this Sunday, but his status of only being able to qualify on speed forced him to go home after the rain-out. Speaking with the "show host," Said was framed as a person "wronged" by NASCAR because of their rules.
The "show host" encouraged Said to complain, as any driver would, that the current rules kept him out of the race. Suggestions were made that NASCAR has "a problem" and they need to "fix it." There certainly was a problem. No one from NASCAR was interviewed, asked to explain the situation, or even referred to by name. Journalists call it "both sides of the story."
This key issue was "hyped" even though this situation has been beaten almost to death this season. NASCAR has said many times they are trying to find a solution and may make some changes for next year. It is beyond old news. With only a handful of races to go before "The Chase," things are not going to suddenly change for the sport because...it rained.
Luckily, ESPN's own trio of Dr. Jerry Punch, Rusty Wallace, and Andy Petree came on-camera from The Glen to deal with this issue. There was only one little problem. They never mentioned it. Never referenced it. Never dealt with it. They did not even call the "show host" by his name or seemingly understand anything the show had just spoken about as the lead story.
This is the ESPN world of "two camps." Two rival fraternities that have all the fundamental problems you would expect with territory and ego. It is the "studio" fraternity vs. the "remote productions" frat. These two have been going at it all season long, with both this show and the NASCAR fans as the victims of their problems.
Jerry Punch and his crew never dealt with, acknowledged, or even gave a shred of credibility to what the "show host" and his production team had decided was the "top story" of the show. How does this happen? We know ESPN has plenty of cell phones available, and we have seen them used many times on NASCAR Now to actually communicate.
When Punch finished the "remote productions" advancer, he "wrapped" the piece without even "throwing" back to the "show host." This basically means that Punch and company sent one advancer that many ESPN media sources are going to use. One "generic piece" for everyone.
Somehow, in the twisted ego-driven world of ESPN, the "NASCAR announcing crew" at the track could not find the time to provide an advancer that was "cut" for NASCAR Now. Isn't that just simply hard to even comprehend?
In the end, it left both parties with egg on their face. The "NASCAR announce crew" looked like complete idiots, because they clearly had no idea what stories NASCAR Now would feature, and even how the "show host" would "lead into" their advancer. Remember the old saying about the left hand and the right hand?
Continuing that theme, reporter Shannon Spake came on with a feature about The Glen, and used "sound bites" from Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kurt Busch. Unfortunately, the interviews did not "match." Junior was speaking in a "hauler" directly on-camera while Kurt Busch was simply speaking on a single mic to all the press in the Media Center. ESPN was on-scene all day, is the official TV network, gets the first interviews automatically, and NASCAR Now gets "pool feed" video?
The funny thing is that Spake clearly put this feature "in the can" without the rain. She never mentioned the weather, starting by points, or how these two drivers felt not having a chance to race for the pole. Then, in the best part of the report, she "wrapped" the piece nice and dry in exactly the same spot NASCAR Now had shown as soaking wet only a couple of minutes prior.
As if things could not get more ridiculous, JJ Yeley was announcing he is leaving Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of the season. ESPN certainly would have him speaking with a reporter, possibly in the ESPN Infield Studio, and absolutely ask him questions since they had an entire production team on-site.
Incredibly, Yeley's comments were just "played back" raw with no ESPN reporter interviewing him. This was a big moment in the Kyle Busch saga, and there were many questions to ask about the rest of the season, changing rides early, and even how this finally came to pass. ESPN had over one hundred TV production people on-site in Watkins Glen in the rain. They couldn't even find a "reporter" to interview Yeley?
The "show host" then brought on-camera reporter Angelique Chengelis who talked about what Yeley had done, had said, and how this came about. Chengelis was standing on the front-stretch at Watkins Glen. Can you see where I am going with this one? Maybe if Chengelis and Yeley could walk over to the same place...she could actually ask him these questions and we could hear him answer.
Chengelis was then asked about Kyle Busch, and responded to questions about his future with Gibbs, his feelings about his 2008 team mates, and the potential change to Toyota. Again, can you see where this is going? Kyle Busch was sitting in his motorhome within walking distance. Perhaps, with a little coordination and effort, fans might have heard these topics addressed...by Kyle.
Finally, poor Clint Bowyer was interviewed live by the "show host." The first question was "what do you guys do all day at the track when it rains?" While Clint was polite with his answer to this ridiculous question, NASCAR fans might not be so friendly to ESPN with their questions about The Glen.
After watching this edition of NASCAR Now, fans have a right to ask the network "what did you TV guys do all day at the track while it rained?"
We can assume the answer was not "work on stories for NASCAR Now." The proof was right on the screen.
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- SophiaZ123 said...
I happened to turn on my tv after turning it off earlier due to rain and did not wish to LISTEN to the dunderheads, I saw boris saids interview before turning the tv OFF when I heard/saw it was ERIK hosting.
IIRC (If I recall correctly) he basically asked Boris the same thing about the problems with top 35 locked in after Boris just explained the PROBLEM.
He basically asked Boris what he would do to ask NASCAR to change things. DUH..did he NOT just listen to the obviously frustrated Boris?? He turns right around and asks a "follow up??" question that made no sense.
THIS is why I turned my television off.
This show is MORE than bipolar john, it is almost "Sybil" (woman with 16 personalites from old book and movie of the same)
John, if I did'nt know better, I would think you are MAKING ALL THIS UP about NASCAR NOW.
Thanks for filling me in on what I missed.
- August 10, 2007 at 9:30 PM
- Matt said...
My favorite part of today's show was trying to hear Angelique over the PA system they decided to place her next to. Apparently, "insiders" are not allowed to step into the "state of the art" studio ESPN has at every track. Instead, they must be stuck out in the elements next to every distraction possible.
- August 10, 2007 at 11:51 PM
- Anonymous said...
Someone please get Angelique some Aquanet or something to hold that flopping piece of hair/bang in place.
She is going to put her eye out with that thing flopping around in her face.
But she is a decent reporter!!
- August 11, 2007 at 1:34 AM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you for educating us. You have now done this long enough to become very good at it and it must be painful to watch with such a trained eye. It is like watching the evening news after you have been educated to it's bias and agenda. I will postpone the purchase of the new big screen until after ESPN's tenure so that I don't risk throwing something through it.
- August 11, 2007 at 7:25 AM
- Anonymous said...
Personally I hope ESPN doesn't change a thing. Maybe that way the ratings will continue to drop and NASCAR will become less popular and it can go back to how it was 10 years ago.
- August 11, 2007 at 8:27 AM
- Anonymous said...
spot on again! thanks for representing us fans
- August 11, 2007 at 9:18 AM
- Ron P said...
Dude, "I hate to tell you I told you so" but.... That blind squirrel I wrote about on Thursday, must have lost that acorn.
It is a shame that SPEED decided not to have a nightly NASCAR show this year at lease we would have had a real news show to watch every night.
Way to go ESPN, keep stinking up the show, may be King Brian will throw the Black Flag with the White Cross and pull you guys off the track, but I doubt it.
See ya'll Monday with comments on ESPN's Train Wreck coverage of Sundays Race at the Glen.
- August 11, 2007 at 10:07 AM
- Anonymous said...
John, after the two previous shows were so well done I expected you to hammer on the negatives of the the show the next time "he" appeared even if the show was done well. I can only remember one or two positive articles that you have written when "he" hosts the show. So, why do you do that?
I'll tell you why...
As usual "he" and the show deserve it! "He" was bad and the show was the same.
It's such a sad case of Jekyll and Hyde. I think we all know what... or who... causes the ugly transformation.
- August 11, 2007 at 10:09 AM
- Kevin in Indy said...
I gotta hand it to ESPN, they are consistant. Two good shows hosted by true professionals, getting our hopes up, followed by a televised train wreck hosted by a blathering, shouting fool. (MENSA? He looks more like a member of NAMBLA to me. For those who don't know, "Google" nambla). I should also thank espn, I was able to turn the TV off and spend time goofing around with me boys.
- August 11, 2007 at 12:33 PM
- Kevin in Indy said...
Sorry, should have said "my boys" not "me boys". Sounds like we're pirates.
- August 11, 2007 at 12:34 PM
- Anonymous said...
Since the outset of the 07 NASCAR season, it seems obvious that there has been a tug of war between the "We know television" group vs. the "We know racing" folks at ESPN. The resulting cultural clash is playing out in front of us in a very public way. Unfortunately for the "We know racing" contingent, they are not at the Bristol U Campus where they can whisper in the appropriate ears.
The racing folks at ESPN are as knowledgeable and competent as anyone in the business. Unfortunately, the Bristol insiders seem to generally consider NASCAR as a second tier sport that caters to rednecks. The snide comments about racing fans that one hears on other ESPN programs is revealing. The ESPN racing experts are therefore the country cousins, twice removed, who get a courtesy invitation to family gatherings, but nobody will be upset if they don't come to the party.
When ESPN is on their game, they are as good as it gets. Unfortunately, there must be some highly placed producer back at the home office that has "a refuse to lose" attitude in the weekly production meetings. When that "We know TV" producer wins the argument, racing fans are the losers. What a tragic waste of ESPN's racing assets and talent.
- August 11, 2007 at 2:18 PM
- rh said...
I don't find the question of "what do you guys do all day when it rains" that ridiculous. I've watched alot of NASCAR coverage over the years when it was raining and have heard some type of question like this asked many times. It can make the drivers seem more relatable to the fans. Maybe it was how the question was asked that you didn't like?
- August 11, 2007 at 3:10 PM
- Steve from MD said...
How come you chose not to name the host in this article? Did they get to you? Or should I just assume it is "Segway Man"?
- August 11, 2007 at 6:31 PM
- Anonymous said...
In light of the massive amount ESPN has invested in carrying NASCAR, it is obvious now that the problems with NASCAR NOW and some other NASCAR coverage is at the top of ESPN. Their NASCAR debacle could not continue without being OK'd at the highest level. It is time for George Bodenheimer to go- right after he fires Erik the Butcher, who demonstrated his bipolar skills by ruining Mike & Mike earlier Friday.
- August 11, 2007 at 7:49 PM
- Anonymous said...
I was highly dissapointed with the decision to run the races on non-network TV, not all of us have cable/sattelite. Thanks for letting me know I'm not missing much!
- August 11, 2007 at 9:56 PM


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