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Why are some 80-plus-year-old seniors as sharp as people 30 years younger?
BY KARA SPAK Staff firstname.lastname@example.com February 11, 2012 1:58PM
Grayce Papp of Oak Park and Evelyn Finegan of River Forest are part of Northwestern's study of SuperAgers, people in their 80s who have memory comparable to those in their 50s. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times
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Shirley Haas, 87, exercises 30 minutes a day, plays five separate Scrabble games on Facebook each night and takes a weekly class on Parisian-themed books and movies.
Evelyn Finegan, 82, volunteers with the homeless, participates in a book club and holds ticket subscriptions to six local theaters with her friend, Grayce Papp.
Papp, 83, is president of her condominium board, tutors children weekly and boasts that even after eight decades, "I can get down on my hands and knees and scrub a floor."
Ponce de Leon never found the fountain of youth, but a group of Northwestern University scientists studying the effects of aging on the brain may be furthering his quest. Researchers at the Feinberg School of Medicine are in the early stages of studying a group of extraordinary elderly men and women, including Haas, Finegan and Papp, that they call SuperAgers.
The 27 mostly local seniors — all 80 years or older — qualified for the study by proving on test after test that their memories are as sharp as those of a typical person in his 50s.
"As you age, things change," said Emily J. Rogalski, an assistant research professor at the Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. "Your memory gets worse, your muscles decline. What we noticed is that sometimes people don't fit this criteria. They are over 80 and still cognitively sharp."
In a group of healthy agers, there were standouts — seniors whose memory didn't seem afflicted in the normal way by aging, Rogalski said. Researchers began to consider what these men and women might be able to contribute to our understanding of aging, memory loss and dementia.
"It's the opposite way of looking at Alzheimer's," Rogalski said. "Instead of what's going wrong with the brain, what's going right?"
Rogalski said there are many ways to age gracefully, and memory is just one of them. Superior memory is the bar used to qualify for the study, and the bar is set high. The study's authors so far have interviewed more than 200 people looking to participate in the study. Twenty percent of them made it through the initial phone screen.
Papp, who called Rogalski's team after seeing a flyer posted in her condominium building's laundry room, said she was surprised to learn her memory was so acute.
"All my life I have gone into a room to get something and thought, what have I come in for?" she said, laughing.
While the three women all live active lifestyles that those decades younger might envy, Rogalski says the SuperAgers in her group come from a wide variety of backgrounds.
"Some have less than a high school education. We have people who have medical degrees," she said. "We have people at 80 who are going to the gym five days a week and leading exercise classes and people who still smoke a pack a day and have for 30 years."
"There is no one path to SuperAging," she said, adding that researchers believe that all participants provide clues into the way the aging brain functions.
Publication of the research from Rogalski's group, which has studied the SuperAging phenomenon for more than four years, is pending. But the early data is giving intriguing clues into the mystery of aging.
Those qualified for the study undergo extensive tests of memory, IQ and executive function. There are DNA blood tests and MRIs of their brains. Eighteen months after the initial three-day screen, they are asked to report back to the lab for another two days of testing. They will be part of the study as long as they are alive and willing to participate.
Some of the MRIs revealed the possibility that their brains shared characteristics with younger brains atypical of an average brain in an 80-year-old. The SuperAgers' brains weren't shrinking in the same way most brains shrink as people age. The reason for this isn't clear but as the study grows, researchers hope to learn about possible connections to lifestyle or genetics.
The SuperAgers are asked to donate their brains for further study after they die.
"They commit to brain donation so at the time of death we can see if (the brain) is resistant to age-related pathology," Rogalski said.
Papp and Finegan first met each other in 1943 in their freshman year Latin class at Steinmetz High School. That year, a senior named Hugh Hefner was making his name as the cartoonist for the school newspaper.
The two traveled to Palm Beach after graduation to work with friends as waitresses; a trip to Europe, where Finegan joked they developed a reputation as "international freeloaders," followed. Their friendship and their love of travel has held steady for nearly seven decades — in 2010, they took Papp's Prius on a six-week, 6,000-mile road trip to Seattle and cruise through Alaska. When Finegan's aunt needed assistance in Florida, the two hopped in the car and drove south to help.
Neither graduated from college; both worked for much of their adult lives. Finegan is a widow with a daughter and two grandchildren. Papp never married.
Their memories and wit are sharp but they do show small signs of aging. Finegan has macular degeneration, which makes it difficult to read and impossible to drive. Papp has had two cataract operations and takes medication for high blood pressure and cholesterol.
Still, the two aren't slowing down.
Likewise, SuperAger Haas isn't wasting a moment of her free time. Also a widow, mother and grandmother, she spends time each week at the Center for Life and Learning in Streeterville, run by the Fourth Presbyterian Church. There, she participates in exercise and memoir writing classes, as well as a weekly "cultural conversation" led by a University of Chicago professor where she reads and discusses Hemmingway and watches French New Wave cinema.
Twice a week, she participates in water aerobics with her "pool pals" at Fitness Formula Club, often meeting classmates for lunch on dry land. Haas has subscriptions to two theater companies and the symphony. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago, a master's from Northern Illinois University and spent her career writing for newspapers or working in public relations.
Every summer, she vacations at her Canadian summer home, which lacks running water and electricity. She has to take a boat to get there.
"My motto is keep moving," she said.
While she was on medication for osteoporosis and uses a cane to walk, she travels the city by CTA and now takes only Vitamin D and a calcium supplement. She has to think when asked if she has any unhealthy habits.
"I like martinis," she said. "But I only have one before dinner if I go out to dinner."
The three SuperAgers separately said the study has been simply another fun activity with which to fill their retirement years.
"They're nice young people," Haas said of Rogalski and her team.


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- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 9.28 per accommodation, per night
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I had so much fun reporting today's story on healthier school lunches at schools in Othello and Cheney, Wash.
This picture of chef Tom French giving one of the kids a fist bump for trying some of the new foods presented to them in the library is at the heart of the program. I had to share it, even though it didn't make it into today's newspaper.
The schools switched from last year's processed, eat-to-serve menus, to a from-scratch effort this year. Although it took kids some time to get used to the new foods, most are loving it now.
It was so fun to see what they would try… many of them were eating foods my own children wouldn't even think about touching. It gives me the courage to start trying more foods with my kids again.


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Your web presence, if you are a small business owner, includes a handful of basics. Of course you will need a domain, hosting, a website, and some sort of content; but more importantly you need a marketing plan that systematically addresses all of the obstacles that inevitably stand in the way of where you are and where you want to be.
Web Presence Basics
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One thing that is being lost on a lot of people who get involved in the small business arena is that in many ways technology has done the opposite of what it claims to have done — which is to level the field. Would it truly is doing is creating a zero sum games out of just about every sort of business.
When we say zero sum games, we mean that these games or these competitions are simply won out. Individuals or companies who are able to lead online are more often than not demanding a huge amount of market share, even within particular regions. We are seeing this in many industries, particularly those where a sales force team of employees can arm and individual or small business and allow them to extend their reach with relative ease.
If you intend to build any web presence that is legitimate, consider the complications and demands of being involved in a zero-sum game.


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Preseason: Shin-Soo Choo vs. Shane Victorino
Here again, we look at two outfielders who are valued very similarly heading into draft day. Choo's current ADP in NFBC leagues is 68th while Victorino checks in at 74th. Which of these players would you like to have in your outfield?
The case for Shin-Soo Choo:
Heading into 2011, Choo was becoming one of the brightest young stars in the league. Coming off of consecutive 20/20 seasons with a .300 average, he was slated to take a big step forward in his age-28 season.
However, injuries and a DUI arrest turned his season into a train wreck. On the surface, the skills look to be intact. His walk rate (10.1%) and strikeout rate (21.8%) approximated his career norms and he still managed to hit 8 home runs and swipe 12 bags in only 85 games.
His .259 average can be partially explained by a drop in his BABIP (.317 vs. career .353). Choo's hit rates remained in line with his career averages, yet his HR/FB ratio (10.4% vs 13.4% career) regressed while his infield fly ball rate (6.5% vs 4.9%) peaked. With a little luck normalization in 2012, Choo's average should rebound.
According to reports, he seems fully recovered from his injuries and re-dedicated to the game of baseball. Too much stock can't be placed in spring stats, but his .300/.405/.567 is very encouraging.
Assuming full health and remaining in the coveted 3rd slot in the lineup, Choo should be expected to put up a line of .290 AVG / 80 R / 20 HR / 85 RBI / 20 SB.
This makes Choo an extremely valuable player to add as a foundation piece to your team in the 6th round.
The case for Shane Victorino:
Victorino is more of a late-bloomer, who didn't get his shot at an everyday role until age 26. In his 5 seasons holding down the CF job in Philadelphia, Victorino has averaged .281 AVG / 92 R / 14 HR / 59 RBI / 30 SB.
In 2011, Victorino managed to improve both his walk and strikeout rates, signifying that he's improving as a hitter. He also posted a career low GB/FB ratio (1.01) due to a career high FB% (41.9%). If this increase is sustained or improved upon, it could lead to 20+ HR.
Another encouraging note, is that the Flyin' Hawaiian improved his SB% for the 3rd straight season, finishing 19/22 (86.4%) in 2011. If he can maintain and carryover this efficiency, there could be more upside in the stolen base department.
Victorino offers more speed than Choo at the expense of some power and possibly average. He should be projected at .280 AVG / 90 R / 17 HR / 70 RBI / 28 SB
Entering his age-31 season, Victorino also faces the challenge of dealing with a lineup devoid of the ailing Chase Utley and Ryan Howard. Should Victorino settle into the 3rd slot in the lineup, this would afford an increase in his RBI chances and overall production.
These players project very similarly, though they derive their value in slightly different ways. Going off the board at the end of the 5th or beginning of the 6th round, which of these players would you rather own in 2012?
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The USS Nightmare needs an eerie "sea creature" mask for a spooky scare at its riverfront attraction. The Distortions team also turns an entire high school marching band into zombies.
Ed bases the USS Nightmare mask.
The marching band masks are based and ready to rub out.
Things start to go horribly wrong after a chemical spill.
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Ed and Marsha enjoy the marching band and their zombie transformation!
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This course provides an examination of fi elds of engineering and career opportunities in engineering. The profession expectations for engineers will be studied. Students will be introduced to the campus resources for assisting student success.
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In this engineering statics course, students gain practical experience in techniques for analyzing in detail the forces and moments that act on structures in equilibrium.Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in PHY 220, MTH 240 or concurrent enrollment.
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This course provides an introduction to software tools (computer aided design drafting, computer mathematics, word processing, spread sheets) with application to professional engineering practice. Principles of engineering design are studied. A semester long group design project is an integral part of the course.Prerequisites: CIS 101; PHY 220 or PHY 222 or concurrent enrollment.


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I was supposed to go to the Mid-Atlantic last weekend to a) watch the UNCW-Virginia game on Saturday night and cross another basketball arena off my list (the JPJ Center will have to wait) and b) visit my sister in Maryland for Christmas.
Then 20 inches of snow happened. And I stayed here. Which was fine — No work, catch up on sleep, not so bad. Although it was odd — since I had planned to be out of town, I had done everything on Thursday and Friday for work and at the condo. Trash? Emptied. Condo? Mostly cleaned. Work assignments? Finished. It was a weekend with zero requirements. Couldn't tell you the last time it happened.
However, that did allow me to take my sweet time, sleep in a little and stock up on some sports-watching on the television. I went to the gym, watched Carolina-Texas while on the exercise bike (the hamstring is almost healed! Running here I come!) and put the DVR to good use for Xavier-Butler. I shoulda done it the
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Xavier-Butler: The moment time stood still
You all know what happened at Hinkle Field House. You can blame the officials, you can not blame the officials, you can break a water fountain. Whatever way you choose, this game is going a long, long way to deciding NCAA tournament seeds and at-large bids come the middle of March.
Two things: 1. Yes, the clock stopped. But why did the officials wait until after the play to fix the clock?? Every time I've seen a clock malfunction, the officials stop the game immediately. Butler never should have gotten the ball past midcourt if someone saw the clock stop. Something here is dicey, and I'm not sure what it is. And 2. Xavier and Butler's series continues for the next two seasons. Expect zero calls for the Bulldogs next year in Cincinnati.
Can't mess with Texas now
Texas was the quietest No. 2 team in the country ever before Saturday. Few national TV games so far, and an awful first half vs. Iowa in one of them. Well, Saturday's beatdown of UNC ended that. Taking out the Tar Heels at their own game, breakneck secondary fast breaks, astonishing offensive rebounding and superior depth, made it even more impressive. People say Kansas is No. 1 in the country, but I would vote for the Longhorns after that effort. Wowzers.
My priorities are missing, have you seen them?
Yeah, the Saints got beat by the Cowboys, but the Times-Picayune decides one of its columns/sidebars will be on the fact that Drew Brees might have lost MVP votes?
The better game to watch Saturday night …
however, was the Penn State-Texas volleyball match for the NCAA title. Dallas jumped the Saints so quickly that it made it easy to keep an eye on both games. Whether you say Texas choked, or whether a team that had 101 nights in a row just put its will on the thing, it was great to watch. Although you'll have a hard time convincing me Arielle Wilson didn't hit the net on an overpass at 11-11 in the fifth set, a play that changed the momentum over to the Nittany Lions.
But hey, even sportswriters get it wrong now and then.
Thanks for showing up
And then there was the Redskins-Giants … well, what do you call that? I don't know. The fake field goal thingy? Gah. The fight?
Like one of those pseudo-fights in the street at the bar at closing time. And Brandon Jacobs might get suspended for taking a swing. At a guy with a helmet on. At least LeGarrette Blount had the good sense to wait until the guy was unhelmeted. I mean, if you're going to be dumb and hit a guy, wait until you can catch him in the jaw, right?
Either way, awful. All the way around. Good thing The Fugitive was on cable last night. Forgot how good that was.
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Turn on a Romba near a cat... they're either attack it or ignore it with imperious contempt.
..Or they might decide to use it as an awesome tool for dominating dogs.
I'm surprised no one caught onto surface tension
Obiously someone caught onto surface tension, or you wouldn't have been able to make that comment.
I think Burpmaster was referring to the fact that in the Qur'an, the earth is said to be flat.
Are you sure about that? The Earth was understood to be round before Islam. I don't know if that understanding was in the Arab world at the time.
And you guys are attacking the Muslims? How about cleaning up your own scum first?
Or how about not asking people to limit themself to thinking just one thought at a time? By the way - there are lot's of muslims being born and living in my country. I considered their fundamentalists just as much a part of "our own scum" as our christian fundamentalists.
Except that a lot of people who keep or don't keep their promises as politicians have to contend with 400 other politicians who also want to keep their promises. And when one politician says "I will cut taxes!" and another promises "I will fund social security!" You can't have both keep their promises.
And this is also something that politicians (hopefully) know. I contend that making promises that you know there is a big chance you won't be able to keep, even though it's because external reasons, is just as bad as making promises you don't intend to keep in the first place.
Now let's first use it on our politicians.
Thats actually not a bad idea, considering that previous research has found support for a link between degree of activity in amugdala and the anterior cingulate cortex, and wether or not people will keep their promises.
Would you see any major issues with limiting private possession of guns (say, limit to hunting/defense needs and otherwise require them to be stored securely at a range/shop, etc?)
From a practical standpoint, no. In principle, yes, because it implies a lack of thrust in me, and in my ability to act civil around other people.
. I also think it's sad. Why? When a gun/rifle is part of your life it becomes an option for everything.
Really? I have three guns, and I only use them for punching holes in paper from extended ranges, which I find relaxing. And truth be told, the only other option I can think of for them, is hunting, which I don't do. But, thanks for telling me how I should behave and think in order to fit your prejudices.
You could, for example, change the rules so that the action doesn't stop every time a point is scored-- make it a bit more like boxing or MMA. (Yes, I know that would change the nature of the sport quite a lot).
You mean, like a Dog Brothers-fight?
if we could just get the robots to only fight other robots...
Yes. Then, all your enemy would have to do to defeat your robot army, is to send a human army.
His machines weren't "robots" any more than Predator drones are: they were remote controlled by radio.
Yes. That is probably why he stated that they were remote-controlled.
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WASHINGTON —The Supreme Court has turned away an appeal challenging a federal rule that bars development on 50 million acres of roadless areas in national forests.
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It was a skunkworks project that whiffed for Intel's incoming chief executive.
Now the world's biggest chipmaker has announced the sale of its nascent internet TV service to the communications-provider-with-big-TV-ambitions Verizon. Read more
John McAfee has his name back. The controversial anti-virus software entrepreneur had been sharing it with Intel since 2011. But after his bizarre exploits in Belize became prime tabloid fodder more than a year ago, it seemed only a matter of time before the association went the way of history. Read more
Intel has unveiled the capabilities of a power-frugal Atom processor it says will make it more competitive in not just smartphones and tablets, but also in microservers and other market segments, including in-car entertainment.
Codenamed Silvermont, the new chip offers three times more peak performance than the previous Atom generation or five times lower power demands at the same performance, according to the company. It will debut on 22 nanometres – a circuit width that the rest of the industry has not matched thus far – and Intel will extend its efficiencies with a move to 14nm next year. Read more
The six-month search is over. Intel's board has picked Brian Krzanich, current chief operating officer, as the chip maker's new chief executive, replacing Paul Otellini who left Intel after 8 years, Reuters has reported.
As Chris Nuttall wrote at the time of Mr Otellini's exit, Mr Krzanich was an early favourite for the top job. He was promoted to chief operating officer in January last year, a role occupied by Craig Barrett, Mr Otellini's predecessor, before he took the top job. As executive vice-president, Mr Krzanich already occupied the most senior role below the chief executive. Read more
Intel has unveiled new Atom processors for tablets and smartphones at International CES as it tries to make inroads in a market dominated by its rivals' ARM-based chips.
The world's biggest chipmaker also introduced its fourth-generation Core processor, codenamed Haswell, which it promises will finally deliver all-day battery life for laptops. New table PCs were also being featured (pictured) and advances in "perceptual" computing.
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When your company has been built around a deeply ingrained product development and manufacturing process, it is hard to change. And when that process has given you a world-beating edge through any number of product and technology cycles, it is even less easy to see why you should.
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IT script THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER & CLAY
It's not as if Michael Chabon, 38, hasn't written screenplays before. Or even struggled rehashing, rejiggering, and rewriting them. It's just that he's never had source material quite as frustrating as this: his own Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about two comic-book-creating cousins, Joe Kavalier and Sam Clay. "A lot of things about the book are really a pain in the neck," he says with a laugh. "The story takes place over this huge span of time. There's an 11-year gap in the middle when we don't see the characters at all. Then there's the whole comic-book thing.... I wrote the first draft of the screenplay from memory, as if there were no novel at all and I were just remembering a story that I had heard.... Much less time passes in the movie than in the book. It's really just the period of the war.... This [scene, right] is just after Joe Kavalier"--a role for which producer Scott Rudin and director Sydney Pollack have been talking to Jude Law--"has learned of his brother's death and goes off on the spur of the moment and joins the Navy. He's left [girlfriend] Rosa behind and she's pregnant. At the same time Sammy is left with no one either. So Rosa and Sam end up making a marriage of convenience." Of course, there was no marriage scene in the novel--which makes this one of the rare instances where Chabon actually added material. "I had the feeling a few times that, this ought to have been in the book. That's definitely the way I felt about this little wedding scene between Sammy and Rosa. I had a good time writing it."
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AGE 44 WHY HIM? The consummate pop songwriter and former Crowded House frontman has joined the ranks of rockers scoring films. His atmospheric, pop-based music for Rain--a New Zealand coming-of-age drama that hit art houses this spring--lushly articulates the film's bittersweet nostalgia. WHY HE LIKES WRITING TO PICTURES "You don't start with the blank-page dilemma. You start with a reason to be." MOURNING BECOMES ELECTRIC "I'm not sure how Rain ends up not being really bleak. There is an element of hope in there, and I'm not sure how [the director] pulls it off. That's the way I've always hoped my songs are, as well--there's melancholy, but I don't imagine at any moment there is a desolate feeling." BEST ADVICE "When I was 16, my Uncle George said I should have a girl in my band. It took me over 20 years to take him up on that." (Lisa Germano and Prince alumnae Wendy and Lisa recently joined his combo.) NEXT Finn's experimenting with an orchestra for his next, still-secret score. In July, he tours America to promote a new studio album (One All).
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AGE 28 WHY HIM? His superbloody 14-minute short Daughter, shot for $18,000, recently went to Cannes and won the Venezuelan former Florida State University film student the ultimate prize: a three-picture deal with Dimension. INFLUENCES Steven Spielberg and James Cameron. DREAM COLLABORATOR "My agents at ICM told me that Clive Barker saw Daughter and he liked it a lot. I'm probably going to get to meet with him. That would be unbelievable." CREATIVE CRUTCH "I have a T-shirt from Universal Studios of E.T. on the bike going over the moon. I love to wear it when I'm directing." NEXT Prepping his first Dimension flick, the drama Symbiosis (which he wrote), for a 2003 shoot.


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big, bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, freehanded, handsome, giving, liberal, openhanded(adj)
given or giving freely
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English Synonyms and Antonyms, by James Champlin Fernald
The definition of beauty, "perfection of form," is a good key to the meaning of beautiful, if we understand "form" in its widest sense. There must also be harmony and unity, and in human beings spiritual loveliness, to constitute an object or a person really beautiful. Thus, we speak of a beautiful landscape, a beautiful poem. But beautiful implies also, in concrete objects, softness of outline and delicacy of mold; it is opposed to all that is hard and rugged, hence we say a beautiful woman, but not a beautiful man. Beautiful has the further limit of not transcending our powers of appreciation. Pretty expresses in a far less degree that which is pleasing to a refined taste in objects comparatively small, slight, and dainty; as, a pretty bonnet; a pretty girl. That is handsome which is not only superficially pleasing, but well and harmoniously proportioned, with usually the added idea that it is made so by art, breeding, or training; as, a handsome horse; a handsome house. Handsome is a term far inferior to beautiful; we may even say a handsome villain. Fair denotes what is bright, smooth, clear, and without blemish; as, a fair face. The word applies wholly to what is superficial; we can say "fair, yet false." In a specific sense, fair has the sense of blond, as opposed to dark or brunette. One who possesses vivacity, wit, good nature, or other pleasing qualities may be attractive without beauty. Comely denotes an aspect that is smooth, genial, and wholesome, with a certain fulness of contour and pleasing symmetry, tho falling short of the beautiful; as, a comely matron. That is picturesque which would make a striking picture.
attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bewitching, bonny, charming, comely, delightful, elegant, exquisite, fair, fine, graceful, lovely, picturesque, pretty
awkward, clumsy, deformed, disgusting, frightful, ghastly, grim, grisly, grotesque, hideous, horrid, odious, repulsive, shocking, ugly, unattractive, uncouth, ungainly, unlovely, unpleasant
Beautiful to the eye; beautiful in appearance, in spirit; "beautiful for situation," Ps. xlviii, 2; beautiful of aspect, of its kind.
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Regardless of where you live, there are hundreds of choices for ornamental plants. Some are ideally suited for use around sports facilities because of their ornament and ease of care, while others are less desirable or even present a liability. It is worth the time invested to understand the ornamental plants at your facility as well as potential alternatives.
There are several factors to consider when choosing ornamentals for a sports facility. Important, of course, are the overall aesthetics of the plants. Do they have an attractive flower and, if so, at what time of year? Do they have attractive fall color? Does the flowering or fall color perhaps match the colors of your team and, if so, does it occur during your season of play?
A good starting point is a local nursery or university extension office. Many of the individuals you contact for questions about turfgrass management work with people who specialize in ornamental plants and will have resources that can assist you.
From a list of plants suitable to your area, it is important to consider the balance of risk and benefit provided by a particular plant species. For example, does the plant have an attractive flower that is also attractive to bees? Littleleaf linden (Tilia cordata) is an example of a tree with an attractive pyramidal shape, nice foliage and a long-lasting, attractive flower bract in early summer. However, in addition to being not very tolerant of urban conditions such as heavy clay soil and reflected heat, this tree attracts bees and Japanese beetle adults. Planting a linden in a narrow planter surrounded by hardscape directly adjacent to an access gate may be asking for trouble, both aesthetically and with the fans.
Does a candidate tree have brittle branches that are susceptible to storm damage? Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford') is a tough, urban-tolerant, rapidly growing tree that produces mounds of white flowers in the spring and has good reddish-orange fall color. It's also a weak-wooded species that is highly susceptible to storm damage.
Does a candidate tree or shrub produce large volumes of fruit that cause a problem? Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) is a good example of an attractive tree with good orange-red late season fall color that, in addition to being susceptible to storm damage, produces large volumes of a hardened fruit that can cause a litter problem or liability due to turned ankles if the tree is in close proximity to a hard surface.
When choosing plants for their form and color you should also consider their function. A columnar cultivar of a shade tree, such as Dawyck beech (Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyckii') can be attractive, but does this come at the expense of the amount of shade that the tree casts? Also, does the plant have thorns? Thorny plants can be a positive and a negative. On the positive side, thorny plants, such as mentor barberry (Berberis x mentorensis) function well as barrier plants to direct pedestrian traffic. On the negative side, plants with thorns tend to be good trash collectors, and there is some liability should a fan be injured.
Ease of maintenance can be of critical importance to the success of your ornamental plantings. Some plant species, though attractive, can have vulnerabilities to insect or disease pests that will either compromise their effectiveness in your planting, or significantly increase your expenses when applications of fungicides and insecticides become necessary. This varies considerably by region.
A related concept to consider is the tolerance of a plant to different environmental extremes such as heat and drought. Plantings at sports facilities are often in close association with concrete or other hard surfaces that will increase these pressures. Make sure that candidate plants are ideally suited for you part of the country, particularly when it comes to winter hardiness.
Pruning requirements should also be considered. For shrubs that will form a hedge-type planting, chose species that are tolerant of pruning. Tree species vary in their pruning requirements; some are relatively maintenance free, while others, such as Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova japonica), may require careful pruning management to best maintain the tree. Weigela (Weigela florida) is sometimes selected for its spring-summer bloom. However, on older cultivars, the suckering growth habit is a maintenance nightmare.
When designing the landscape around your facility, consider the aesthetics of the site and its function. You may have places on-site that lend themselves to a naturalized/native type planting. Native areas have become popular at the periphery of golf courses, as superintendents deal with issues of environmental awareness. Many times these areas are managed but with reduced or different pesticides. The key to success is to locate these types of plantings on the right part of the property and to populate them with plants appropriate for your location.
You may also have an area that's ideal for a rain garden. Rain gardens allow runoff from impervious areas, such as parking lots, to be absorbed into the ground instead of flowing into storm drains or surface water. A properly designed rain garden can result in reduced erosion, pollution and flooding. There are dozens of plant species suitable for this type of planting. Red maple, Canadian serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis), redosier dogwood (Cornus sericea), goldenrod (Solidago rugosa) and arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) are suited to rain gardens and have fall or winter color attributes that might make them ideally suited for use at your facility (depending on your team colors, of course).
When weighing all of these factors, balance the positive and negative attributes of candidate plants to arrive at the best choices. Some plants are fantastically ornamental but are so hard to maintain that it is not economically practical to do so. Similarly, there are plants that are carefree but make no significant contribution to the landscape or aesthetics of the facility.
Be sure to use a variety of plant types. The best landscapes use not only trees and shrubs, but also strategically placed herbaceous perennials, ground covers, ornamental grasses and annuals. Don't be afraid to experiment with annuals. Many landscapers combine traditional annual species with plants such as ornamental cabbage (Brassica sp.) and calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) with great success.
While not critical to the success of your facility from the standpoint of field performance, the plants should add to the fans' experience and should not present a hazard.
Proper selection of plant material is important to success, especially during the construction or renovation phase. Even if the landscape is established, it's still a good idea to be familiar with the plants at the facility in order to understand their strengths and weaknesses, anticipate potential management problems, and to be ready to replace the plant material either with the same species or something more appropriate.
Dave Gardner is an associate professor in the department of horticulture and crop science at The Ohio State University. He teaches courses in turfgrass management, ornamental plant identification and statistics. His research focuses on turfgrass physiology and weed management.


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1 . Holiday Inn Express Brainerd/Baxter
Baxter, Minnesota
Let the splash-tastic fun begin! If you're looking to go on a great family vacation that has a waterpark, but also has easy access to outdoor recreation– look no further than the Holiday Inn Express Brainerd/Baxter.
The Brainerd area is right in the middle of Minnesota, where you'll find beautiful lakes, great golf courses, unique shops and everything in between. But let's talk about the Holiday Inn Express and its incredibly fun Three Bear Waterpark. Your kids are guaranteed to have a blast and they'll be begging to come back. This waterpark has everything kids love– plenty of slides, an activity pool, and a lazy river. Make sure to hold onto your swim shorts near The Big Splash! This gigantic splash bucket drops 1,000 gallons of water on the people below. If you want some excitement, venture down the Polar Express, a 300-foot body slide that's faster than a speeding freight train. Your little ones can even enjoy the water on Three Bear's Tot Slide and Plunge Slide. And parents, this waterpark isn't just fun for the kids. Feel free to float down the lazy river or relax in one of the gigantic hot tubs. Lifeguards and attendants are always on duty! You won't have to pack up and leave to grab a meal. The waterpark has The Grill & Bar onsite for your convenience. A long day of swimming can really tucker a kid out, so make reservations to stay right at the hotel. You'll find the rooms at the Holiday Inn Express to be comfortable and welcoming. Each room is decorated with an "up-North" feel and has a long list of amenities including cable TV, microwave, and mini fridge. There are also fun Kids Suites available. You'll wake up rested and ready for another day of fun in Brainerd after a stay at Holiday Inn Express Brainerd/Baxter!
15739 Audubon Way (Hwy 371 North), Baxter, MN 56425
Not only does the hotel have a watermark, it also has Grizzly Games Arcade Room with complete state-of-the-art games!
2 . Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center
Alexandria, Minnesota
Are you looking to make a "big splash?" Most likely your answer is yes, and that means it's time to book a trip to Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, where you'll find the Big Splash Indoor Waterpark.
Fun awaits you at this massive 38,000 square foot splash zone. Inside you'll find three exhilarating slides that will twist you, turn you, and drop you down four stories. And guess what? These slides take you on an adventure inside and outside the park. Challenge your friends to a water basketball shootout or take over the play fort and blast them with streams of water. Look out below! You never know when the Calypso Cabana splash bucket will drop 500 gallons of water down on you. While the kids are busy splashing the day away, parents can relax in the tropical whirlpool spa or join in on the fun and head down the Lazy River. When it's time to call it a day, stay in one of Arrowwood's elegant guest rooms. The resort's Family Rooms offer you two queen beds in an extra spacious room. If you need even more space, the resort also has Cottages and Townhomes available. We invite you to discover all of the great amenities at Arrowwood Resort, where the waterpark is just the beginning!
2100 Arrowwood Lane NW, Alexandria, MN 56308
Arrowwood Resort also has a spa, championship golf course, and a marina!
3 . Holiday Inn Minneapolis NW Elk River & Wild Woods Waterpark
Elk River, Minnesota
Hang on to your swim trunks! It's time to get wet 'n wild at The Wild Wood Indoor Water Park located at the Holiday Inn in Elk River.
Our No. 3 waterpark will remind you of an old river town. Can you make it across? Test your skills at the old-fashioned Log Walk. Once you've mastered that, head on over to one of the tube slides, or circle the Prospector's Pan. The smaller children can spend the day splashing in Buddy's Playland, a zero entry pool with toys and activities. The Holiday Inn is dedicated to ensuring you have a great stay. If your family needs more space than what's provided in a standard hotel room, reserve one of their Family Suites, which have bunk beds and a larger living area. Come have a blast at the Holiday Inn Elk River!
9200 Quaday Ave. NE, Elk River, MN 55330
Once you work up an appetite, visit the Pub n' Grub Snack Bar for a tasty treat.
4 . Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes
Baxter, Minnesota
Paul and Babe are proud to call this Brainerd Lakes Area lodge home! Find what all the local fuss is about and adventure into Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes and its onsite Paul Bunyan Water Park!
Rustic beauty resonates from natural log suites, each named for a Minnesota camp, to the Paul Bunyan Water Park. Happy lumberjacks can play in: the lazy river, body and tube slides, tree house with water cannons, Paul's Log Walk, and a 2,400 square foot Gold Mine Arcade! From logs to waterfalls, to leaky water towers and coffee cans, this frontier water park lodge is a tall tale to itself!
6967 Lake Forest Rd Baxter, Minnesota 56425
This lodge is known for its rustic beauty, indoor water park, delicious in-house bar & grill, cozy cabin-like rooms, and elegant White and Red Sands ballroom event spaces.
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The Lodge Grill and Bar offers the true Minnesota experience: fireside dining at its best! Enjoy local selections at this area favorite.
5 . Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Owatonna
Owatonna, Minnesota
Whew! We sure are tired after all this fun and adventure at Minnesota's best waterparks. But before we go, we're going to leave you with one last destination that feels more like the Serengeti than Minnesota. Our No. 5 waterpark hotel is the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Owatonna.
Giraffes, zebras, hippos– oh my! Feel like you're on an African safari at The Great Serengeti Water Park. Here you can rush down the exciting Killimanjaro Tube Slide, slither down the Python Body Slide, or just chill out on the Lazy Zambezi River. The zero depth entry activity pool and play area is wonderful for toddlers, where they'll be safe and secure. If you get hungry, feel free to have food delivered from 43rd St. Pub & Grill. The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites has a variety of room options. There are extra large rooms and suites that are split into two rooms with a wet bar, table and four chairs, a full size hide-a-bed-couch, and two TVs. The friendly staff can help you find the best accommodations to fit your needs. Come get wild at this great hotel and waterpark!
2365 43rd Street NW, Owatonna, MN 55060
The video arcade features a large selection of the latest video games, as well as interactive games for adults and children of all ages.
6 . Edgewater Resort and Waterpark
Duluth, Minnesota
Splash down for fun at Edgewater Resort and Waterpark in Duluth, Minnesota!
The Edge Waterpark is the only waterpark in Duluth, Minnesota. Their indoor facility means that, winter or summer, you'll always be able to enjoy a great day of aquatic fun whether you're zipping down the four-and-a-half story body slide or take a relaxing float down the 400-foot lazy river. If you need a moment to relax, try savoring a meal at Tiki Tom's Oasis & Grill. This on-site restaurant offers classic American fare. If you'd rather take some time to explore Duluth, try visiting the Lake Superior Zoo, Great Lakes Aquarium, or many other great local attractions. Then, at the end of the day, retire to your comfortable and spaciuos room at Edgewater Resort and Waterpark. All this and more awaits you!
2400 London Road Duluth, MN 55812
Dates and Times
Winter Waterpark Hours: September 04, 2012 - December: 20, 2012 Monday - Thursday 8am-noon & 4pm-9pm Friday/Saturday/Sunday 8am-9pm September - May: Sunday 8am - 10pm Monday - Thursday 8am - 12pm; 4pm - 9pm Friday 8am - 10pm Saturday 8am - 10pm
7 . Holiday Inn Maple Grove
Maple Grove, Minnesota
The next hotel on our list might have you saying, "When did I get transported to Venice?" But make no mistake about it. You're still in Minnesota and you're at the beautiful Holiday Inn & Suites in Maple Grove.
The hotel's Venetian themes will make you feel as though you've stepped into a whole other world. The guest rooms are vibrant and colorful and come with tons of great amenities. If you're bringing your kids to the waterpark, make their stay even more special and rent a super fun KidSuite. They'll be able to sleep in bunk beds and the room comes with a Playstation that is sure to keep them entertained. Like the rest of the hotel, the 25,000 square foot waterpark is also Venetian themed and is styled after a traditional Venice village…except that there's a 4-story waterslide. There's also a basketball hoop, slides for the little ones, and an oversized whirlpool. No shortage of fun here! Make your way to the Holiday Inn & Suites Maple Grove for your next waterpark adventure!
11801 Fountains Way N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Take advantage of the hotel's Palazzo restaurant & lounge.
8 . Radisson Hotel by Water Park of America
Bloomington, Minnesota
We're going to kick off the second half of our list with the biggest and most exciting waterpark of them all. The one, the only, Water Park of America!
It makes sense that you'd find the country's biggest indoor waterpark near The Mall of America, which happens to be the largest mall in the U.S. As you drive up to the Waterpark of America, you'll be able to see the slides that twist in and out of the side of the building. Inside you'll find nothing but fun, excitement, and tons of thrills! After you conquer all 12 slides, maybe it's time to give the FlowRider a try. You'll be saying "cowabunga dude!" as you surf the simulated waves and do your best not to wipe out. The whole family can enjoy a fun ride down the Lake Superior Wave Pool. It's a great place to relax before or after you take on the high intensity water slides. There are so many things to discover at the Water Park of America that you just need to come experience it for yourself! And once you've had your fill of the fun, head back to your room at the Radisson, which is directly attached to the waterpark. There's a range of room types to fit your specific needs and each room is brimming with thoughtful amenities. It's time to head to the Minneapolis area and experience America's largest indoor waterpark firsthand!
1700 American Blvd. E., Bloomington, MN 55425
The waterpark also features the Northern Lights Arcade with over 70 games!
9 . The Depot Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Discover an urban oasis at The Depot Waterpark. It's fun for all ages! Coast down the three-story indoor/outdoor water slide then rush over to the splash train before it erupts and sprays water everywhere! Your little tykes will spend hours in the zero entry pool playing with all of the interactive levers and pullies. The Depot Waterpark is the perfect place to host a school celebration, family reunion, or birthday party. There's a convenient party room onsite and special packages are available. If you live in the Twin Cities area, make it an extra special occasion and stay at the hotel for the night! You're kids will feel like they're on vacation. The rooms at The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel reflect the unique architecture of a 19th century train depot. Your kids may not appreciate the room's charming 20th century décor, but they will enjoy watching movies on the 32" LCD flat-panel HDTV. The Depot has all the fun your kids could ask for in an upscale environment you will love!
225 South 3rd Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401
The Depot also has a video arcade!
10 . Thumper Pond Resort
Ottertail, Minnesota
At our next destination, the fun comes naturally. In the heart of Minnesota's lake country you'll discover Thumper Pond Resort and its 18 holes of championship golf, a relaxing spa, and the Northern Hideaway Indoor Waterpark!
Thumper Pond's Northwoods-styled waterpark has attractions for all ages! Jump right in and have a blast with your kids. The park's two slides will twist and turn you outside the waterpark. Toddlers will love the water geysers and the slide that's just for them. If a game of pool basketball has you worn out, take a break in the 18-person whirlpool featuring a relaxing waterfall. If hours of swimming have left your family's stomachs growling, dry off and grab a bite to eat at The Log Cabin. After everyone's hunger is satisfied and you're ready to turn in for the night, head to your well-appointed suite. Each suite has a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and many other convenient amenities. You'll have a choice of a King or Queen suite and some rooms have a whirlpool and fireplace. Your family is guaranteed to have a fun and comfortable stay at Thumper Pond!
300 Thumper Lodge Road, Ottertail, MN 56571
Guests of the hotel receive up to four waterpark admission passes with their stay!
Related activities
The waterpark might be fun, but don't forget about enjoying many outdoor watersports on Otter Tail Lake!
Other Top 10 Minnesota Waterpark Hotels
- Holiday Inn Express Brainerd/Baxter
- Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center
- Holiday Inn Minneapolis NW Elk River & Wild Woods Waterpark
- Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes
- Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Owatonna
- Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark
- Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Maple Grove Nw Mpls-Arbor Lks
- Water Park of America
- The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel
- Thumper Pond Golf Course & Resort