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I don't know who brings the daylilies to the Plant Swap but I just wanted to thank you. Mountain violet started blooming for me today and it's gorgeous! There are 5 scapes on this plant, which is wonderful! I think I also picked up Roses in Snow from you last fall. I haven't seen it bloom yet but it's getting ready. Thanks!
Kim |
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- Posted by TrishOhiozone5_6 5-6Ohio (My Page) on Thu, Jun 23, 05 at 11:47
Hi Kim, I'm the one who brought Roses in Snow last year, but I didn't bring Mountain Violet this year. Roses in Snow may not be showing its white edge yet, the ones I transplanted after I divided them last fall aren't, but hang on the edge may appear later in the season. |
- Posted by gardengirl_17 z5 OH (My Page) on Thu, Jun 23, 05 at 21:25
Thanks Trish for the Roses in Snow - it bloomed today and has a couple more scapes with plenty of buds on each. It has a faint edge, but it's more beige, I bet you're right and as the plant matures or the season gets later the edge will show. It is a beautiful flower with lots of substance. I didn't get to see it first thing this morning and I bet it was brighter then. I'll have to be sure to check tomorrow to see if there's another bud open. I've gone daylily crazy and have decided that the West facing bed is going to be mostly daylilies and the South facing front beds are also going to have several. Thanks again Trish for sharing! Kim |
- Posted by TrishOhiozone5_6 5-6Ohio (My Page) on Fri, Jun 24, 05 at 7:54
Kim, Beware---Daylilies can be addictive! I've sent you an e-mail. Trish |
I am soooo jealous!! I had the swap written on my calender and was planning on going for weeks, then I found out my neice had her wedding shower on that day. UHGGGGGGG |
- Posted by gardengirl_17 z5 OH (My Page) on Sun, Jun 26, 05 at 20:35
Well Debb, put the fall swap on your calendar. It's September 17th and tell your relatives to stop being so inconsiderate! ;) |
How are folks daylilies doing? I have a few Stella D'Oros, which seem so hardy they almost don't count, but the daylilies I planted last fall don't seem to be faring so well. "My Hope" started out great this spring, it already has 3-4 spruts to the side, which seems a bit precocious. And the "Oriental Ruby" looked good -- up until about a week ago, when lots of the leaves on both started to turn brown and wither. It has been very dry lately, but I've been pulling out the hose and letting the whole bed get a good long drink abut once a week or so. Is there anything special I should be doing for these? They are on the south side of the fence, and they get a fair amount of sun all day long, but it doesn't seem to bother the lilies, geraniums and peonies that surround them. Appreciate any advice! |
- Posted by gardengirl_17 z5 OH (My Page) on Tue, Jun 28, 05 at 22:51
Alison, I would just keep with your watering routine. Maybe fertilize with something like osmocote this fall or a little manure. It could take them a year to get really established. If they're getting plenty of sun and some water, they should be fine. What I love about these is how nearly indestructible they are and it sounds like you've got a good spot for them. If only the leaves at the base of the plant are turning yellow and it's not the whole plant, it's probably just the normal daylily thing. I find that the leaves at the bottom of the plant do this and I just pull them off. I love the flowers but don't think the foliage is anything to write home about and this is one of the reasons. I think they're best when planted with things that can hide the brown foliage. Maybe Trish will weigh in here - she's much more experienced with the daylilies than I am! |
- Posted by daylilyfan 5/6_OH (My Page) on Wed, Jun 29, 05 at 16:38
Ahhh.... If I had known that a person could bring Daylilies to the swap, I would have come! I have a lot of dayliles, and need other perennials. So many of my perennials have died out through the years. I didn't really think there would be many people interested in daylilies there. Trish, to bring ROSES IN SNOW to a swap was very generous of you !! It's still pretty pricey! Allison, I'm not sure what to tell you about your daylilies. Some of mine almost get brown when it's really hot like this..... I call it getting sunburnt. They do come out of it though. The one that had 3-4 sprouts on the side sounds like the crown died, and it's coming back from the roots. Happens some times. It may get a little grassy looking, with many small fans over the next year or two. It can then be divided, and will hopefully grow normally from then on. Did you just plant ORIENTAL RUBY this year, or did you plant it last year? If it was this year, I would not be to worried. Trish ---- Hmmm..... do I recognize your name from MCDS??? I think so! If not the rest of this paragraph won't make much sense to you!!! I need to come to Columbus and see your garden, as well as some of the other folks. I don't think I am going to be able to run all over the state this year doing my AHS garden judges duties like I usually do... want to stay closer to home. Thought about you, Shawn, Jamie, and of course, Dear Sharon's.... Maybe Mcmurtry's too. Any others you can tell me about in the Columbus area that would have a lot of the plants up for awards??? I used to go to Paul and Annies, but after seeing them at Rice's a few weeks ago, it does not sound like they are ready for a garden visit yet at their new place. (By the way Trish, I am the Jules who helps Curt with the Cleveland meeting) My daylilies are doing well. I am trying to give them a really good (3") drink every weekend. The seedlings and the ones in the "bottom bed" down the hill have not been watered yet - only the newest and most expensive. I'm planning on watering the hill and below in the next couple days. Big storms rolled through Central Ohio yesterday, they got 2-1/2 inches 5 miles from me, but I only got a sprinkle. I finally broke down and sprayed for thrip - I hate to, but they were really bad. They made hay next to me, and after that, I think all the thrip came to my garden. Jules |
- Posted by gardengirl_17 z5 OH (My Page) on Wed, Jun 29, 05 at 22:25
DaylilyFan, you really should come to the swap in the fall. You would have a great selection of perennials, tons of good food and especially nice people! We'd love to have you. I myself have just been bitten by the daylily bug in the last couple of years. I have 48 varieties now, but I know that's small potatoes compared to what the rest of my nutty daylily friends have! :) Some of my earliest clumps are big enough I think I'll divide them and bring some to the swap in August. I hope we see you there! Kim |
- Posted by daylilyfan 5/6_OH (My Page) on Thu, Jun 30, 05 at 15:56
It is in August? I'll watch for details... or is there an e- mailing list? Although I don't have time to post much, I do read this forum a lot. Sounds perfect. I'm a good cook too.... so I can add to the good food! The daylilies are just starting to bloom in my garden (I am east of Johnstown about 10 miles) and every morning is like a gift! Like seeing old friends as the different ones bloom. Jules |
It's September 17th, and it should be great! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Central Ohio Fall Swap thread
- Posted by Storygardener 5/6 central oh (My Page) on Thu, Jun 30, 05 at 16:51
Hey, Daylily fan...the Columbus Plant Swap is Sept. 17 at a park in Hilliard. Check the Get-togethers forum for all the details. I have gotten some very nice daylilies at the swap over the years - Helen Strader, Arctic Snow, Right on Target, Designer Gown, Pennysworth, Don Stevens, Green Eyes Winking and others. Sometimes there's a big selection of daylilies - sometimes not. Ya never know. Beverly |
- Posted by daylilyfan 5/6_OH (My Page) on Thu, Jun 30, 05 at 17:39
Well, that works out really well! I have the week of Labor day off on vacation! I hope to be having a sale and so will be spitting daylilies to send out. No trouble to throw a few fans into pots to bring to a swap. I'll check out the info on the other thread. Thanks!! |
- Posted by daylilyfan 5/6_OH (My Page) on Thu, Jun 30, 05 at 20:21
LOL!!!!!! make that splitting daylilies, not spitting them! |
- Posted by gardengirl_17 z5 OH (My Page) on Fri, Jul 1, 05 at 22:55
Here are my plant swap daylilies, they're doing great! Roses In Snow Mountain violet |
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So I drive down to Austin to see Adam West live at the Alamo Drafthouse, where they're playing the 1966 "Batman" movie. Hook up with friends Mark and Elan and head downtown. Mark gets a parking spot less than a block away, and is euphoric.
It would be the only time all night any of us felt that way.
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The Japanese Toy Company Konami also produced a sweet set of ALIEN/ALIENS Collectables that are exquisitely detailed, even their chase-figure The "Space Jockey"...maybe if NECA produces a well sculpted ALIEN "Fossilized" Space Jockey, I may make a purchase...all in all good news for ALIEN's Collectors.
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Weird that your guys STILL haven't gotten them, but then again NECA had a contract of "Exclusivity" with TRU so that may be why they got them so quick...there's plenty of both Series on the pegs at my local TRU, they're selling, but not like say McFarlanes "The Walking Dead" line...those sold like hotcakes!


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SD36 gave DS7 a $50 Toys R Us gift card for his birthday around a month ago. This is a standard gift that she gives to the younger relatives although I think $50 was extra generous. My little boy is only 7 so $50 is a lot of money. She also takes them to shop at Toys R Us so they can pick out their own gift. She had not taken DS7 before.
I asked SD if she would take him to Toys R Us with the gift card to shop so he would understand that the gift was really from her. She picked him up this morning, took him to TRU where he purchased one item, another Wii game. She called me to ask if it was OK and I said yes as the gift is really from her. DS7 was happy to be with her, well behaved at the story (whew!) and she said she enjoyed taking him. She was impressed that he was happy with one thing that only cost $20 and wanted to save his remaining $30 balance for later. I was proud! Later we had a nice chat on the phone. I am very happy that she took a couple of hours to bond with him. Especially since I am home with the flu today. She even offered to bring ME some medicine but I told her that DH would. I should have said yes as he hasn't shown with cold medicine yet! Luckily DS7 was on his best behavior and some of the other family kids have gone wild on these shopping trips so she was impressed. See, it's not all negative! You guys are right, SD36 in making a decided effort and I appreciate it. |
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- Posted by lovehadley (My Page) on Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 17:14
I'm so glad to hear this news! Yay! And I hope you feel better soon--rest up! |
Hope you feel better and I am glad to hear that sd is making the effort! Thats great news!! |
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That IS good news -- So glad to hear she made the effort and that DS was so well-behaved. |
- Posted by shannon2356 (My Page) on Sun, Nov 8, 09 at 11:22
Lamon, I am SO happy to hear this!! Way to go!! It's so nice when good things happen, and especially for your little guy, he so deserves good things!! Feel better soon and take care of yourself!! |
- Posted by finedreams (My Page) on Sun, Nov 8, 09 at 12:57
great news, and it is impressive he only wanted to spend $20. very mature young man! and how nice of SD! |
Thanks all, I feel encouraged. I'm thinking about inviting SD along to a play I have tickets for with DS and DH but I don't want to push it. It's a family oriented play but a pretty hot ticket. We'll see. What SD did yesterday taking DS shopping was very nice. It's exactly what I've wanted for a long time. Hopefully, things can continue to grow from here. Just hoping that none if this boomerangs when SS gets wind but ce la vie! (sp) |
So, I called SD36 and asked if she wanted to attend this play with DH, DS7 and me. She hesistated, questioned the date but finally said "Yeah, I'll go." OK, maybe my expectations were out of line again on her reaction, these are not cheap theater tickets! But she will come and I'm hopeful it will be a good outing. Could be it's the play itself dampening her enthusiasm since it is a family oriented play. Cross your fingers! I hope this is not too much togetherness for her. |
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Terra, a global digital media company and content producer with a presence in 19 countries, is partnering with American Family Insurance, Kia, Pepsi and T-Mobile to present the largest interactive, bilingual music experience of the year, featuring Alejandro Sanz, tomorrow, December 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. ET on Terra.com/musica/live-music.
This Terra Live Music in concert event is the latest of this series of 360-degree music experiences that includes live streaming and Video on Demand. The event marks the first time the multiple Grammy winning artist broadcasts a live performance digitally in his career, making the concert internationally available for fans online and via mobile devices.
"Music is all about personal expression and is one of the four main pillars that Kia's marketing strategy is built upon. This partnership with Terra Live Music is the latest example of how music is helping Kia raise awareness, perception and consideration for the brand," said Michael Sprague, executive vice-president of marketing & communications, Kia Motors America (KMA). "We are excited to be bringing the Alejandro Sanz concert to his fans across the globe and we look forward to interacting with people through the music they are passionate about."
The concert offers fans a unique opportunity to interact with each other in real time, sharing their comments about the concert via social media, and bonding with each other across multiple platforms, using the hashtag #TerraLiveMusic.
"This is the biggest Terra Live Music event of the year and we are happy to share with our audiences a concert that presents such an important artist, Alejandro Sanz," said Fernando Rodriguez, CEO of Terra in the U.S. "It feels incredible to be able to live stream a concert and invite all viewers to watch this event from virtually anywhere in the world."
"Terra is so pleased to partner with leading brands such as AFI, Kia, Pepsi and T-Mobile on this engaging multiplatform program that we launched this year," said Liz Sarachek Blacker, Chief Revenue Officer for Terra in the U.S. "We look forward to building upon the success of Terra Live Music in 2013 and beyond."
Tune in Thursday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. ET for Terra's live stream with Alejandro Sanz at http://www.terra.com/musica/live-music.
Alejandro Sanz is one of the most internationally renowned Latin artists. Composer and author of all of his songs, Alejandro has sold over 25 million albums throughout his career and is the Spanish artist with most Grammys Awards (16 Latin Grammys and 3 Grammys). Alejandro has released 15 albums (11 studio albums), all certified Platinum in Spain, Latin America and United States and has collaborated with Shakira, Alicia Keys, The Corrs, Rene from Calle 13, Joaquin Sabina, Dani Martin, Ivete Sangalo and the legendary Tony Bennett.
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Experience fun and adventure here in Duluth Minnesota. Our guests love the multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities available. We are adjacent to Spirit Mountain and offer a complimentarty weekend shuttle service to Spirit Mountain and the Canal Park Brewery. Canal Park and Downtown Duluth are located only minutes away. Spirit Mountain has two new adventure rides - Timber Twister Coaster and Timber Flyer Zip Line. We are a 100% smoke free building but do have wonderful seating areas located just outside of the building. Premium amenities available include free high-speed Internet access, a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, on-site business center and our hot deluxe continental breakfast, served each morning. Our hotel's convenient North Shore location and superior services set us apart from other hotels in Proctor, MN.
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From: Duluth Airport. Take a right onto Haines Rd then left on Highway 53S. Take the exit for Highway 35S. Take Exit 249 (Boundary Ave) then a left. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Spirit Mountain Duluth is located next to the Holiday gas station.
From: MPLS Airport. Merge onto MN-5 E toward MN-55/St Paul/Minneapolis. Merge onto I-35E N. Keep left to take I-35E N via Exit 242B. Take the I-694 W/US-10 Exit, Exit 113. Merge onto I-35E N/I-694 E. Keep left to take I-35E N via EXIT 47 toward Duluth and I-35E N becomes I-35 N. Take the Boundary Ave exit, Exit 249, toward Skyline Pkwy. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Spirit Mountain Duluth is located next to the Holiday Gas Station.
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We care about the quality of your stay with us. Below are nearby attractions, shopping and restaurants that are popular with our guests. Listed locations are nearby with approximate distance listed where available.
Most Popular Area Attractions
Aerial Lift Bridge
Spanning the canal entrance between Lake Superior and Duluth Harbor, the Aerial Lift Bridge is a major landmark in the city of Duluth. The bridge originally opened in 1905 and was modified to its current lift bridge configuration by 1930. It's a major transit area for Minnesota drivers.
During the busy time of the shipping season, the bridge might lift 25 or 30 times per day. The walkway provides visitors with excellent views of the bridge's operation, as well as a clear listen to the many "horn conversations" that take place between bridge operators and the ships.
Duluth & Iron Range Depot Museum
The Duluth & Iron Range Depot Museum sits inside the 1907 headquarters of the Duluth & Iron Range Railroad. The museum highlights the early pioneering history of the Duluth area, including exhibits on archeological digs, the first shipment of iron ore from Minnesota, and the vast logging companies' activities from the turn-of-the-century.
The museum faces the harbor, site of the first shipment of iron ore from Minnesota. Two Harbors' port still ships over 10 million tons of ore each year.
Edna G. Tugboat
Built in 1896 to move ships and barges carrying iron ore and taconite from mines in the Mesabi Range to points around the world, the Edna G. performed her last tow in 1980. She became the last coal-fired, steam-engine tug service on the Great Lakes upon official retirement in 1981.
Today, the Edna G. is a museum, open for tours. You'll find the Edna G. about seven blocks south of Highway 61 via Waterfront Drive, along the shore of Agate Bay in northern Minnesota.
Enger Park and Tower
Part of Duluth's scenic Skyline Drive, Enger Park features an 80-foot tower that was dedicated in 1939 by Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha of Norway. The park features beautiful gardens; both provide excellent views of the city and lake.
Plan your visit to Enger Park and check out the tower on the grounds there – a great way to enjoy Duluth. As one of the centerpiece attractions in the area, Enger Park and Tower showcase the charm, history, and brilliance of Duluth.
Fitger Brewing Company
Fitger's traces its brewing roots to at least 1884. The brewery itself prospered for many decades in Duluth before closing in the 1970s; however, the original complex was preserved and when craft brewing took off again in the 1990s, Fitger's was able to re-open.
Today, they maintain a brewery and restaurant on the original campus, offering up over 20 brews to choose from, as well as local restaurant fare. Try an elk or wild rice burger with a local craft beer! It's all about Fitger's Brewing Co. when you visit Minnesota.
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Spectacular waterfalls along the Gooseberry River – five alone north of Highway 61 – are the main draw to Gooseberry Falls State Park, but it's certainly not at all that the park offers. Check out the Joseph Alexander Visitor Center for plenty of activities and things to see, including 18 miles of hiking trails and 8 miles of mountain biking trails.
Make sure to admire the stonework on the walls, shelters, and other buildings in the park, constructed by Civilian Conservation Corps workers between 1934 and 1941. The park is located near Duluth in northern Minnesota.
Great Lakes Aquarium
The Great Lakes Aquarium features animals and habitats found in the Great Lakes Basin and in other freshwater locations around the world. The Aquarium hosts a variety of traveling and permanent exhibits and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Explore this 62,000 square-foot facility, located in Duluth, and housing 205 different species of fish, birds, reptiles, and mammals, most of which are native to Minnesota's freshwaters. Don't miss permanent exhibitions of nearby Isle Royale, Saint Louis River, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
Lake Superior Marine Museum
The Lake Superior Marine Museum in Canal Park, right by the Aerial Lift Bridge, details the Great Lakes' history and the part they played in the shipping industry. It's the Twin Ports most visited attraction, with plenty of exhibits and events for people to attend.
Explore historic Fesnel Lens or the Model of North America on Display and other informative exhibits detailing Duluth and the lake's role in Minnesota's history. Be sure to catch the historic lift bridge in action.
Lake Superior Zoo
The Lake Superior Zoo, located in Duluth, encompasses 16 acres at the foot of Spirit Mountain. This beautiful setting is home to a wonderful variety of animals reptiles and birds. Visit the zoo to see the naturalistic animal exhibits such as, the Australian Outback, Northern Territory, Asian Caravan, Primate Center, African Savanna and Zoo Central. Visit the Polar Shores exhibit to see Berlin, the zoo's beloved Polar Bear and her friends, the North American River Otters, Harbor Seals and the Snowy Owls.
Kids love spending time in the Children's Zoo where they can get up close to the Pygmy Goat, Shetland Sheep, Sicilian Donkey and Llama. The zoo's play area is also a big hit with the little ones. Schedule plenty of time to enjoy this Minnesota family attraction. Best Western hotels offer convenient and comfortable lodging, for those ready to rest and relax.
Lester Park Golf Course
Opened in 1934, the Lester Park Golf Course is a premier golf destination in Duluth. As you explore northern Minnesota this spring or summer, be sure to hit the links at Lester Park.
Split Rock Lighthouse
Built in 1910, the beautiful Split Rock Lighthouse is a National Historic Landmark, standing 54 feet high on top of a 130-foot cliff above the crashing waves of Lake Superior below. You can take tours of the structure, the original tower and lens, the fog-signal building, the oil house, and the three keepers' houses, most restored their late 1920s appearance.
Tours of the lighthouse structure take place during between May and October each year; the Visitors Center is open year 'round. Split Rock State Park's activities beyond lighthouse admiring include hiking, camping, waterfalls, historic tours, and picnicking along the shore. The park provides a popular connection with the Superior Hiking Trail and the new Gitchi-Gami State Trail.
Tom's Logging Camp
Tom's Logging Camp is a re-creation of a 1900s logging camp and Northwest Fur Company Trading Post. The grounds include a nature trail, Hell's Creek, and eight museum buildings located alongside Lake Superior near Duluth in Minnesota.
Explore many exhibits, which include a trading post, harness shop, shoemakers shop and horse shoeing stall, a horse barn and blacksmith shop, bunkhouse and cook's shanty, the Knife River Fishing Museum and a Finnish Sauna. Small entry fee is charged. The camp is open from early May through late October.
Two Harbors Lighthouse Station
The oldest operating lighthouse in Minnesota, the Two Harbors Lighthouse Station started service in 1892 and continues to guide ships. Self-guided tours include the lighthouse tower, the Pilot and Assistant Keeper's houses, and the Fog Signal building.
You'll find it seven blocks south of Hwy 61 via South Avenue and Third Street, not far from the Edna G. The lighthouse is located close to Duluth.
University of Minnesota Duluth
A public research university, the University of Minnesota Duluth was established in 1947. Part of the University of Minnesota system, UMD is located in Duluth in northern Minnesota near Lake Superior.
UMD features 85 bachelor's degree programs, and 27 graduate programs to an enrollment of over 10,00 students. Covering 244 acres, the UMD campus features the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs, and sites like the Tweed Museum of Art, the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium, and the Glensheen Historic Estate.
More Area Attractions & Services
- 7.00 mile(s) from Vista Fleet Cruises, www.vistafleet.com
- 7.00 mile(s) from Great Lakes Aquarium, www.glaquarium.org
- 10.00 mile(s) from Glensheen Historic Estate, www.glensheen.org
- 7.00 mile(s) from North Shore Railroad, www.northshorescenicrailroad.org
- 7.00 mile(s) from Railroad Museum, www.lsrm.org
- 5.00 mile(s) from Lake Superior Zoo, wwwlszoo.org
- 7.00 mile(s) from AMSOIL Arena, www.decc.org
- 7.00 mile(s) from William A Irving Ore Boat, www.decc.org
- 7.00 mile(s) from DECC, Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center www.decc.org
- 5.00 mile(s) from Lake Superior Railroad, Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad www.lsmrr.org
- 7.00 mile(s) from Maritime Visitor Center, Canal Park's free marine museum
- 5.00 mile(s) from Zeitgeist Arts, www.seitgeistarts.com
- 7.00 mile(s) from Adventure Zone, www.azduluth.com
- 7.00 mile(s) from Vertical Endeavors, www.verticalendeavors.com
- 5.00 mile(s) from Duluth Huskies Baseball, www.duluthhuskies.com
- 15.00 mile(s) from Positive Energy Outdoors, www.outdooreadventures.org
- 5.00 mile(s) from Childrens Museum, www.duluthchildrensmuseum.org
- 5.00 mile(s) from Veteran's Memorial Hall, www.vets-hall.org
- 7.00 mile(s) from Bayfront Festival Park, www.bayfrontfestivalpark.com
- 15.00 mile(s) from Superior Whitewater Raft, Tours available www.minnesotawhitewater.com
- 10.00 mile(s) from Miller Hill Mall, multiple stores located at this indoor mall
- 11.00 mile(s) from Kohl's®
- 10.00 mile(s) from Target®
- 15.00 mile(s) from Walmart®
- 4.00 mile(s) from Walgreens
- 3.00 mile(s) from Kmart
Distances to Popular Points of Interest
- 0.10 mile(s) from Duluth
- 8.00 mile(s) from Hermantown
- 14.70 mile(s) from Cloquet
- 42.00 mile(s) from Two Harbors
- 5.00 mile(s) from Maurices
- 6.00 mile(s) from Allete Inc
- 9.00 mile(s) from Enbridge Energy
- 15.00 mile(s) from Johnson Controls
- 15.00 mile(s) from At Home Living
- 11.25 mile(s) from University of Minnesota Duluth
- 9.95 mile(s) from St. Scholastica
- 7.69 mile(s) from University of Wisconsin, located in Superior, WI
- 8.16 mile(s) from Lake Superior College
- 4.04 mile(s) from Duluth Business University
Local Area Recreation Opportunities
- 1.00 mile(s) from Spirit Mountain, Spirit Mountain Ski Hill and Adventure Park.
- 3.00 mile(s) from Munger Trail Bike Rental, www.mungerinn.com
- 7.00 mile(s) from North Shore Superior, stand up paddleboarding. Rentals, daily classes including intro classes, yoga/fitness classes and guided tours. www.duluthSUP.com
- 7.00 mile(s) from Northern Breezes Sailing, www.northernbreezesduluth.com
- 7.00 mile(s) from Wheel Fun Rentals, www.wheelfunrentals.com
- 39.00 mile(s) from Brule River Canoe Rental, www.brulerivercanoerental.com
- 3.00 mile(s) from Hiking Trails, multiple hiking trails located only minutes away from our hotel.
- 8.00 mile(s) from Amicus Adventure Sailing, www.amicusadventuresailing.com
- 1.00 mile(s) from Snowmobiling Trails, call the hotel for more details
- 7.00 mile(s) from Charter Fishing, www.stlouisriverguy.com, www.lakeanddrivercharters.com, www.lakesuperiorhatterasfishing.com, www.lakesuperiorfishing.com, www.sunrisecharterfishing.com, www.n-sgreatlakesfishing.com, www.kdkcharters.com
Nearby Restaurants
- 7.00 mile(s) from Canal Park Brewing Company, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner
- 5.00 mile(s) from Dry Dock Bar, Restaurant & Banquet Facility, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner
- 7.00 mile(s) from Famous Dave's®, full service, Steak House, open for: lunch, dinner
- 10.00 mile(s) from Anchor Bar, bar/lounge, American, open for: lunch, dinner
- 9.00 mile(s) from Fitger's Brewhouse Brewery and Grille, bar/lounge, American, open for: lunch, dinner
- 7.00 mile(s) from Taste of Saigon Incorporated, full service, Vietnamese, open for: lunch, dinner
- 7.00 mile(s) from Cold Stone Creamery, ice cream/dessert, American, open for: lunch, dinner
- 5.00 mile(s) from India Palace, full service, Indian, open for: lunch, dinner
- 7.00 mile(s) from Bellisio's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar®, full service, Italian, open for: lunch, dinner
- 10.00 mile(s) from Va Bene Berarducci's Caffe, full service, Italian, open for: lunch, dinner
- 10.00 mile(s) from Hacienda Del Sol, full service, Mexican, open for: lunch, dinner
- 7.00 mile(s) from Little Angie's Cantina and Grill, full service, Tex-Mex, open for: lunch, dinner
- 7.00 mile(s) from Pizza Luce, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner
- 15.00 mile(s) from Sammy's Pizza, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner
- 7.00 mile(s) from Green Mill Restaurant and Bar, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner
- 7.00 mile(s) from Timber Lodge Steakhouse®, full service, Steak House, open for: lunch, dinner
- 7.00 mile(s) from Outback Steakhouse®, full service, Steak House, open for: lunch, dinner
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Enjoy your stay with us even more by checking out some of the most popular area points of interest and local area events happening in or near Duluth. Chase the links to explore the local region even more.
Local Events Worth Considering:
February 2015
Winter Tracks Festival
Family fun, snow sculptures and snowmobile runs are just some examples of Grand Marais's week long celebration of winter fun. Events are featured all across Cook County, all day every day.
Finlandia Ski Marathon
Considered one of the premiere ski events in the world, the Finlandia attracts over 600 competitive cross country skiers from all over the world. Register the day before at Bemidjii or watch the races kick off at Buena Vista ski resort the next morning at 10 A.M.
Duluth Boat Sports Travel and RV Show
There's something for everyone at this show held at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
Albert Lea's The Big Freeze
Join the fun at Albert Lea's Fountain Lake. Events include ice fishing, a chili cookoff, polar bear plunge, snowshoe shuffle, and more.
February 2015
Cook County Snowmobile Club Fun Run Grab a snowmobile or car and join in on this family friendly event! Grab your first card at Devil Track Landing or Hungry Jack Lodge in Grand Marais by noon to join in.
Northern Fibers Retreat in Grand Marais
Learn how to knit, weave, paint on fabric, and more when you join in on a range of classes at the Art Colony and North House Folk School in Grand Marias. Event times vary.
Pincushion Mountain Winter Festival
Pincushion Mountain Trails, north of Grand Marias, hosts a flurry of winter sporting events during this fun winter festival. Grab your skis and head out for some great winter fun starting at 4 p.m. on Friday.
April 2015
Cor PowerSports Midwest Extreme Snowmobile Challenge
Come on out to Lutsen for this fun multi-day snowmobile race around the Lutsen Ski Resort. Race event times vary.
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It is easy to understand why top aides in both campaigns embraced the theory that Romney's cash shortage was enough to tilt the electoral scales. Because, in truth, there is one ideology shared by Republican and Democratic consultants that transcends partisanship—there is no such thing as too much money in politics. Their collective belief: If $6 billion wasn't enough to change the outcome in the 2012 presidential and Senate elections, then let's go for $10 billion or $15 billion in 2016.
Of course, there is that simple equation governing 21st century political tactics: more money equals higher fees for consultants. The Washington Post highlighted the avarice issue in a weekend article by Dan Eggen and Tom Hamburger, headlined, "Private consultants see huge election profits." (As I mentioned in an earlier CJR column, the Los Angeles Times had blazed this neglected and overgrown path in a late October story, which came at a time more relevant to donors and voters). Eggen and Hamburger deserve credit for getting Obama admaker and media buyer Jim Margolis to talk at least vaguely about the taboo topic of consultant profits. Margolis told the Post that a 5 percent fee on the Obama campaign's $306-million media buy handled by his firm would be "very high for a race of this magnitude." But even a 4 percent cut on the $6 billion spent overall on Campaign 2012 would pay for a lot of orthodontia for the children of campaign consultants.
It was George Kaufman who suggested that the only way to have played a badly butchered bridge hand was "under an assumed name." Every presidential campaign leaves me wishing that I had written a few articles under a pseudonym. A CJR column that, in retrospect, I would particularly like to partially rewrite was a June entry in which I belittled the myth of the all-knowing campaign seer.
Certainly, some in the press corps were overly impressed by the purported genius of Romney campaign manager Matt Rhoades. Nothing better illustrates the dangers of campaign reporters hyping technology than the breakdown of the Romney campaign's vaunted new get-out-the-vote system, called ORCA, a moniker inspired by the killer whale. But after reading a Politico article by Maggie Haberman and Alexander Burns on the system's Election Day collapse, I realized that maybe ORCA should have been renamed Ahab.
Back in June in that same CJR column, I wondered whether Joshua Green in a Bloomberg Businessweek cover story had over-hyped the data-driven genius of Obama campaign manager, Jim Messina. Judging from the unexpectedly high turnout numbers that the Obama campaign achieved from supposedly under-enthused groups such as Latino, African-American, and millennial voters, I clearly under-estimated the power of algorithms. Sometimes in campaign journalism there is almost as much danger in being too stubbornly skeptical as in being too credulous.


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COE or Chinese Ordered English is a term I only discovered about three nights before on Wikipedia. (I found it when I browsed the web instead of finishing my blog post which, at the time dealt with another topic entirely.)
This "technique" is one I've been consciously, purposely and subconsciously using on an off ever since I started learning Mandarin. In fact my old Mandarin course books always indicated this type of direct translation alongside the "normal" English translation. (My text books never actually mentioned anything about COE and it never explicitly made it into a "thing" – it was just given as a way I guess to get familiar with Mandarin sentence structure.)
When you're learning Mandarin and you're applying COE, it essentially means you let your good English grammar fly out the window and you get all down and dirty and really translate a Mandarin sentence very directly – or as directly as you can into English. It's a great way to get a feel for Mandarin sentences and structure and in my humble opinion is probably one of the best ways to do this. (Actually not sure how I would have tackled Mandarin had I not used such a method in the first instance.)
This Wikipedia article on Chinese-Ordered English has its own example sentence to illustrate the concept but I like to use my own – a sentence that at one point at least a few years ago in my life had been true and applied to my life, so I was happy to figure this sentence out back then:
Hànzì: 我每天在办公室吃早饭
Pinyin: Wǒ měi tiān zài bàngōngshì chī zǎofàn
COE: I every day at the office each breakfast
English: I eat breakfast at the office every day.
(As an aside: The logic in Chinese is that you first have to be at the place before you can complete the action. Time words too are also placed at the beginning of a sentence instead of at the end.)
Below are a few examples that illustrate COE in action (with my comments off course):
Example 1:
I know little about New Zealand's affairs.
Wǒ duì xīnxīlán de shìqíng zhīdào yīdiǎn
COE: I toward New Zealand de matters know a little.
Example 2
My Mandarin is not as good as your English.
Wǒ de zhōngwén méiyǒu nǐ de yīngwén hǎo
COE: My Chinese not has your de English good.
Example 3:
I don't agree with you.
Wǒ bù tóngyì nǐ
COE: I not agree you.
(My language exchange partner gave me this sentence but I am often tempted to say 'Wǒ bù gēn nǐ tóngyì / 我不跟你同意) – it feels right to me but I'm not sure if this is actually correct. If you can shed light on this one please do…)
Example 4:
My house is close to that restaurant.
Wǒ jiā zài nàgè fànguǎn fùjìn
COE: My house at that restaurant nearby / vicinity.
Example 5:
What are you interested in?
Nǐ duì shénme yǒu xìngqù?
COE: You toward what have interest?
Example 6:
He goes to Taipei for business by airplane.
Tā zuò fēijī dào táiběi qù zuò shēngyì
COE: He sit airplane to Taipei go do business.
(Once again the logic is that first you get on the airplane then you go the country and then you do can do your business.)
Example 7:
Where do I get off ?
Zài nàlǐ xià chē?
COE: At where off car?
Example 8:
There are people in the room.
Wūzi li yǒu rén
COE: Room inside has people
Example 9
There is a chair behind me.
Wǒ hòumiàn yǒu yǐzi
COE: My behind has chair.
This one is funny – cause if you literally translate it, it's like this – 'my behind has chair' – except that my behind does not have a chair on it, neither is my behind actually on the chair. It just means there's a chair behind me.
Example 10
I want to drink (a cup of) coffee.
Wǒ xiǎng hē yībēi kāfēi
COE: I wish drink one cup / a cup coffee.
Hopefully your understanding and grammar of the English language remains intact after all of that…
If you're not using COE – then by all means let me know why not and how you're coping, cause I VERY like Chinese-Ordered English.
I can't quite imagine studying Mandarin any other way, i.e without applying COE. So share with me your thoughts if you wish


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Before or after events at the University of Rhode Island, there are many nice spots to try just a few miles away.
One is Celestial Café, at 567 South County Trail, Exeter, (401) 295-5559.
When I went to its website to check on the hours, this is the first thing I saw: "Since the warm weather is upon us, Chef Branden has made some seasonal changes to our menu! We are now offering Asparagus & Cheddar Fritters, Tamale Topped Risotto and Strawberry Cheesecake Brulee."
Who can resist those temptations, or the monthly farm dinners with ingredients from local farms? July's just happens to be this week, July 11, 12, 13 and 14. The cost is $35 per person and includes a glass of locally made wine or ale.
They serve breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, as well as lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Learn more at celestialcaferi.com.
There's also Boucher's Wood River Inn, 1139 Main St., Richmond, (401) 539-9800 with some weekly specials on appetizers and some nice craft beers.
It opens daily at 7 a.m. and serves lunch and dinner as well. The menu includes sandwiches including Reubens and lobster rolls, as well as salads and appetizers and many seafood entrées.


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- Folie a Deux (The Elements and the Madness)
Wade's influences are everywhere and the name of the game is variety. I hear the hammering EBM beat on "The World That I See," and I remember Wade on the dancefloor, at Savage Garden, jumping around to Grendel. I hear his smashing cover of Malhavoc's classic track "Discipline" complete with vocals by Jennifer Parkin of Ayria and think could anything possibly be more Toronto? Malhavoc, Ayria, Prospero… makes an ex-pat Torontonian teary eyed! The album opens with "The Elements" suite, four tracks of tribal, rhythmic, experimental music, and that, too, is 100% Wade. It's also 100% great music, a perfect opening to an album from one of Toronto's great musicians. Following this is "The Madness," the second half of the album and a change in musical direction that shows the dance-floor side of Prospero. There's the techno glitch of "Techno Zombies" and the fire-breathing collaboration with Battery Cage and Terrorfakt on "Let the Planet Burn" that will have you hitting repeat on your iPod. The album closes with another Toronto act: a collaboration with It-Clings that leaves you raging against political brutality.
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Pretty much a gravel parking lot, but the RV sites back right up to the lake so this makes up for the lack of grass and room between sites. The showers looked like they had not been cleaned in a month or more. The price is great for full hookups this close to the lake. We also have 4 kids so normally that would mean extra fees, but there are none here. We also called the other RV park on the lake and they said we could park in their overflow parking for twice the price as we paid at this RV park. One catch is the sewer connection is right next to the water and electric so our trailer hookup would not reach. There is no shade so it can get very hot, but then again you are so close to the lake you can take a dip. Most people we encountered here spoke Russian which made for an interesting stay. We enjoyed camping here. - Sixontheroad
Probably my favorite place to camp overall when I come to the Ephrata Soap Lake area. Has a clean restroom and shower, which is really important to me. I usually can get a spot near the restroom. A short walking distance to Soap Lake and my favorite area restaurant, Don's Restaurant. No wireless internet but then I can use one of the libraries in the area for that. Reasonable price. Some noise off the road but not bad in my insulated truck camper. Only weakness is that I prefer to have at least a couple other campers nearby, so one time last October camping by myself I was the only one there, so in that case I probably would go to one of the bigger parks. However, most of the time there are other campers so it is not an issue. Will camp there again soon. - travelingtacoman
The only negative of this campground is the afternoon wind as it is in the mouth of a canyon. It is clean with updated utilities. It is next to a highway, but the traffic is slow. We felt it is an excellent value and is under utilized. We will stay here again. - Vagabonds
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A charming park, the setting is beautiful, right on the lake. We stayed on labor day weekend and with a full park the staff was very friendly and did a wonderful job keeping everything quiet and clean. There was tons to do here. Swimming, hiking, kayaking, the state park is nearby, and you must try the Soap Lake mud it's an experience. The kids enjoyed the s'mores by the beach and the outdoor movie night. We heard the new owners are remodeling the resort and that in 2015 the RV sites and restrooms will all be redone which will be nice. This will be our go to spot for 2015. We will be back. - golfgirl.425
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Ignore all old reviews! This park has improved! This park has changed owners and is now named the Smokiam RV Resort (do not confuse with the city park campground in soap lake. They are not the same. We had stayed here before under the old ownership and just stayed there again a few weeks ago. The new owners have done a ton of improvements. The playground and beach were all redone and are very nice now. There's a new stone patio and big gas fire pit, new very nice cabins, the restrooms were all immaculate, they kept quiet hours at night so we could all sleep. My only critcism is the RV sites still need updating but I understand the new owners are redoing the RV sites in the fall. I can't wait to bring the family back next year. - golfgirl.425
We visited this RV Resort based on the fact they offer a discount to Passport America members, which we are. This was the first RV park we had visited that took the Passport America card and we were satisfied with the RV Park. The spots are a bit dirty and the spots are smaller. The washroom is not incredibly clean nor dirty and the laundry room leaves some desire. The one huge benefit was the Wi-Fi, this park had a very reliable Wi-Fi network. During our two-day stay, I never once reverted to our MiFi cards. The park itself is starting its winter lock down, so it was under 20% filled when we were there. The location of the park on the lake was a bonus; the morning view was something I enjoyed each morning. The proximity to the highway was negative, large trucks would occasionally roll by and shake our RV even though we were a few rows in. Would I recommend this park? Sure, it is a nice place to visit for a few days. Will we come back? Probably not, unless we were just passing through. - Dr. Moreau
I recommend this resort 100%! It is, to use an over-used word, Awesome! It is an experience not to be missed. It is an indescribably beautiful park and lake, not to mention relaxing. At the same time, there are always activities going on in the area if you like to keep busy. There is lots of shade, and the lake is full of minerals, perfect for whatever ails you. The owners and managers are all very friendly, helpful, and their number one concern while you're here is that you're comfortable and happy. The staff keeps the grounds very clean, even on busy weekends or holidays. The beach is plenty large enough for swimming or sun bathing. The only problem, and it's a Small one, is the Wi-Fi isn't very good, But, other people haven't had any trouble with it, so it probably depends what spot you're staying in. It certainly wouldn't keep me away. I couldn't recommend this park highly enough. It's awesome! To quote the Chamber of Commerce: Soap Lake "IS" Washington's Health Resort! - SpeechlessinSoapLake


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What would you expect to cost more: a painting that might last, like this one has, for hundreds of years; or a flower that appeared in the painting, which might bloom for perhaps a week? Today you might hesitate to open your wallet wider for the flower, but there was a time when paintings such as these would have sold for far less than the priciest of blossoms.
In the Netherlands of the 17th century, floral still-life paintings hung in all the best homes from Haarlem to the Hague. The wealth of the burgeoning merchant class fueled the art market, and collectors were keen to show off their worldliness through the exotic and costly objects they acquired in their travels.
One way to demonstrate a cosmopolitan point of view was to display images of unusual flowers. Artists of the day would compose botanical fictions, including flowers that never would have blossomed simultaneously, gathered from far-flung points across the globe. Such images could demonstrate the owner's refined taste for luxury objects.
How luxurious? According to some estimates, during the height of Dutch "tulip mania," speculation on a single bulb of the much-coveted Semper Augustus tulip was equal to 30 times a Dutchman's average annual salary. Purchasing a painting of one of those precious flowers was the closest that many well-to-do merchants might come to tulip ownership.
By the time Jan Jansz. de Velde painted the work to the right, however, the tulip market had bottomed out two decades before. The crash left many once-wealthy investors destitute. The impact was certainly felt in the art market. Notice the differences in the two paintings, created just a few decades apart. The earlier work shows a profusion of objects, rendered in exuberant hues. The later image, despite the glittering goblet and the porcelain bowl, is a study in restraint and austerity.
What object is your most prized possession? Do you think you'll feel the same about it five years from now? What about 10 or 20? Chew on that thought when you come to see Visual Feast, and then be sure to explore our permanent collection to discover what people have valued in different times and places.
Today's guest contributor is Alana Wolf. A recent Atlanta transplant, Alana founded Public Acts of Art, an organization that showcases site-specific art in unconventional urban spaces. She has worked for the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center and contributed to projects for the Art on the Beltline, the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Feminist Art Project. As an intern for the Museum's Education Department, Alana will be researching and writing on this fall's exhibition Still-Life Masterpieces: A Visual Feast from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Look for more posts by Alana at A Life, Still.


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Ati Ob Test
0Jul 2, '08 by StepbyStepJust wondering if anyone out there has taken the ATI (RN Edition) Maternal Newborn Nursing proctored exam??? For some reason many of us, who happen to be passing our nursing classes with B's, have struggled with previous ATI test (Fundamentals and Psych). It is a pass or fail test for us in our program, we have 2 opportunities to reach level 2. The majority who pass, pass by like 1 or 2 questions. The practice tests seem to be completly diffrent information than on the test and the sample questions in the book are way easier than the most random questions ATI places on their test. So I was wondering a couple of questions: 1. How is the Maternal Newborn Test 2. Do our instructors really not know the questions that are going to be on the test (They say they have no idea even the topics) 3. Last semester our second tests were the exact same test, should it be assumed that all future second exam will probably be the same? Thanks anyone who can help!
1Jul 2, '08 by bookworm1The test is tough. I was extremely frustrated with the content difference between ATI and class lecture. I do watch the dvd's, which helps somewhat, but I have little time to read through the book. I don't believe our instructors even looked at the ATI books nor exam, so the answer is "yes, they really don't know". In regards to exam content being the same, well...some of my classmates had the same exam and some didn't!
This was the first ATI exam that I didn't pass on the first time through-in fact, no one in my class passed the first time. Unfortunately, starting next semester we will no longer be given a second opportunity to pass. I did manage to pass the Peds portion by starting the video portion EARLY and apply the video to the current subject in our lecture portion. There were still glaring differences in content, but the isntructor is always right (at least she is if you want to passStepbyStep likes this. -
0Jul 2, '08 by HeartsOpenWide1. I thought the test was easy, but then again I want to go into Ob. I ended up in the 97th percentile and have never gotten anything less than a level 2 on any of the exams so far; I study the book, do the practice exams, and watch the DVDs that come with and take notes. Ours is pass or fail too, which sure puts a lot of anxiety over the exams!
2. no the instructors have no idea what questions are going to be asked on the exams
3. I have never retaken a test before, so I do not know...but if you are in hopes that the second test will be exactly the same you should study some more; the point is to see how NCLEX passable you are, not if you can memorize all the answers. Try having a positive attitude that you will pass it.Last edit by HeartsOpenWide on Jul 2, '08 -
0Jul 2, '08 by StepbyStepNo, I am by far not relying on the fact that the second test may be the same. With so much pressure put on these tests that is the only thing that seems to somewhat be a little bit of encouragement. Yes, last semester I did well in Psych (most of my class failed) and Fundamentals I missed it by a question and passed the retake. However, there were no videos that we could watch last semester. This semester there are videos for OB but may I please say that the lady talks remarkably fast it is hard to even comprehend what she says! Anyway, just wondering input into how this test was hard, easy, comparable to Fundamentals, Psych etc. Just good to hear from people in the same boat, ya know
0Jul 3, '08 by LogosIt's funny you should ask this- because that OB ATI test really stumped me- not because it was hard- I actually aced ATI- but I BOMBED the teachers test -and the girl in my class who got a 100% on the test in class did not even pass the OB ATI. How is that possible?
100% on class exam = fail ATI
Aced ATI (I think it was level 3 proficiency) and only a D on class exam? What's up with that? -
0Jul 3, '08 by StepbyStepYeah the ATI tests are really random and it is ironic that a lot of us the failed the Fundamentals one were making A's in the class and a lot of people failing the class passed. The psych ATI was one of the most difficult ones I have taken. I dont know I am struggling to brush up on as much as I can for this OB ATI, just sucks that we have only been in the class like 5 or 6 weeks at the most...I dont know how we are expected to know all that stuff in these books in such short time period. I will post how I do on the test on Wed. so we will see
0Jul 10, '08 by StepbyStepOkay, so took the OB ATI test yesterday. Thank goodness that is over with....made a Level 2 (a B to be exact). The majority of my class passed the test. It was a lot of critical thinking and knowing what they were looking for like okay this can cause dehydration so more than likely the answer refers to increasing fluid intake. Anyway there were a couple of questions that were on there that were very tricky...but overall I guess it wasnt that bad. However, I know the ATI levels are based on national averages but does everyone in the nation take the same tests? Because listening to what other people say it seems some of the ATI's are more difficult even though it is the same subject....I didnt know if administrators get to pick out the difficulty level or topics, etc.......Anyone know???
0Dec 19, '08 by StepbyStepSorry I just sorry your post above and you might have already taken the test. However, pointers on the Ati tests are so hard to give because everyones tests are diffrent.For me, every time I took these tests it was never information that I had studied out of the ATI book (the information was there but it was something I glimpsed over). In addition, I dont know if the OB test was truelly easier or my class and I had much improved our critical thinking ( i know these two words are overused, ha). Many of our ATI tests never were as detailed as we studied. But they always pulled out the smallest little things. For me it helped to learn the parts that were the nurses roll. Diagnosis, etc is more of a doctors roll; chest x ray findings indictive of certain diseases, tumor, etc. is not as important as what you should do for this person, care, etc. Medications were never really a large portion so I spent little time with this as there is so many. ATI follows the NCLEX blueprint. There is one site that has a whole NCLEX book available for you to view online and print out anything off of it you need. I will post that website address when I retrieve it from my other computer. Hope this helps, sorry so long winded