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Unraveling the Stress- Eating-Obesity Knot
Exercise can significantly mitigate the effects of stress and weight gain.
Elevated stress is a risk factor for cancer, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease (Block et al. 2009). How stress influences eating behaviors and leads to obesity is a key topic of interest to researchers and exercise professionals.
A substantial amount of scientific research has been committed to unraveling this complex question. Block et al. submit that some people may gain more weight under stressful circumstances, while others may lose it and still others may have little change in weight. This article will summarize the state of knowledge regarding how stress can lead to higher food consumption, fat accumulation in the midsection, weight gain and obesity.
Torres and Nowson (2007) define stress as the nonspecific response of the body to any stimulus that overcomes, or threatens to overcome, the body's ability to maintain homeostasis (the equilibrium of internal biological mechanisms). The authors explain that the stress response may be caused by social stressors (e.g., life events, personal conflicts); physiological stressors (e.g., pain, vigorous exercise, intense heat or cold); psychological or emotional stressors (e.g., sorrow, fear, anxiety); and/or chemical stressors (e.g., blood acid-base imbalance, low oxygen supply).
If the stressor represents an "ongoing" hassle, fear or overwhelming issue in a person's life, the effect is referred to as chronic stress. In contrast, if the stressor is more temporary and immediate, the effect is referred to as acute stress. The body perceives an acute stressor (e.g., dealing with a traffic jam) as a challenge that a human being is capable of handling. On the other hand, chronic stress can seem unmanageable. Physiologically, the human body responds differently to acute and chronic stress.
During periods of acute stress, the medullar part of the brain signals the release of several "stress hormones," including epinephrine (another name for adrenaline) and norepinephrine (another name for noradrenaline) from the adrenal glands. These hormones trigger physiological "fight-or-flight" mechanisms, which include increases in heart rate, respiration rate, fat and carbohydrate breakdown, and blood pressure (see Figure 1). Simultaneously, the body slows down other physiological processes, such as blood flow to the digestive system, appetite and food intake. The body is priming itself with the immediate energy, reflexes and muscular strength it may need to act in response to the stressor. This is an automatic physiological response to a real or perceived risk that endangers a person's present status. When the threat that triggered the response has been eliminated, the body and mind return to a state of calm.
With chronic stress, the hypothalamus (the central control station for stress) directs the pituitary gland (below the hypothalamus) in the brain to send a signaling message hormone (known as adrenocorticotrophic hormone, or ACTH) to the adrenal cortex (the outer portion of the adrenal glands on the kidneys). ACTH triggers the release of cortisol (see Figure 2) (Adam & Epel 2007). This reaction is referred to as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical (HPA) axis, and it is most active in humans during the early-morning hours (Björntorp 2001).
If the chronic stress (real or perceived) is of sufficient magnitude and duration, the HPA does not wind down (as it should), resulting in prolonged elevation of cortisol levels. Thus, chronic stress leads to daily increases of cortisol secretion. Cortisol is known to stimulate appetite during the intermittent recovery periods that occur while a person is experiencing chronic stress. Cortisol (with the help of slightly elevated insulin levels) has also been shown to activate lipoprotein lipase, the enzyme that facilitates the deposition of fat (Björntorp 2001). In the presence of slightly higher insulin levels, elevated cortisol levels inhibit the breakdown of triglycerides, thus promoting fat storage. Epel et al. (2000) report that chronic stress consistently contributes to greater central fat accumulation in females.
Additionally, chronic stress is associated with emotional changes that can include increases in anxiety, apathy and depression (Torres & Nowson 2007). The response to chronic stress may lead to much higher consumption of food, referred to as stress-induced eating.
Stress-induced eating may be defined as making oneself feel better by eating or drinking in response to a stressful situation (Torres & Nowson 2007). Greeno and Wing (1994) proposed two models of stress-induced eating. The first model, referred to as the general-effects model, predicts that stress will induce some type of psychological change that results in eating. The second, more commonly accepted model is referred to as the individual-differences model. This model suggests that owing to background learning, personal attitudes and biological differences, some people will change their eating habits under stressful conditions while others will not (see Figure 3).
Dallman (2010) asserts that in response to chronic stress and personal strains (e.g., interpersonal relationship, financial or lifetime aggravations), 40% or more of people will increase their caloric expenditure; 40% will decrease their caloric intake; and 20% will not change their eating behavior in any way. Consequently, stress-induced eating may be directly associated with weight gain and obesity for some people, but not for others.
Torres and Nowson add that during periods of chronic stress, people often have limited time to prepare healthy food choices and consequently tend to choose fast foods, which are usually more calorically dense. According to Dallman, the research suggests that overweight individuals tend to eat more when exposed to chronic stress, whereas normal-weight or underweight individuals do not. It appears that people who are chronically stressed—regardless of whether they eat more or less—tend to choose more pleasurable or palatable foods containing higher levels of fat and/or sugar (Dallman 2010).
Dallman adds that eating highly palatable foods temporarily decreases stress levels, which reinforces more eating of pleasurable foods. Thus, dealing with life's stressors using food can become an incessant cycle that continues to contribute to obesity. Interestingly, Garg, Wansink and Inman (2007) note that when individuals who are in a saddened (or stressed) state read nutrition labels before eating, they indulge less in "hedonic" (pleasurable) foods.
The most comprehensive recent review on the health benefits of exercise and physical activity comes from the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report, 2008 published that year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In this exhaustive report, the section on mental health (part G, section 8) concludes that physical activity can protect against feelings of distress, defend against symptoms of anxiety, guard against depressive symptoms and the development of major depressive disorder and enhance psychological well-being. The document asserts that since 1995, more than 30 studies—involving more than 175,000 people—have been conducted in areas related to stress.
Although the measures of stress were not uniform in all of these research studies, the findings show with universal consistency that exercise interventions decrease stress levels and increase feelings of well-being. Dunn and Jewell (2010) add that exercise bouts of 30 minutes (but not longer than 60 minutes) appear to have the best "stress-reducing" benefits. There does not appear to be a differential effect based on the type of exercise (e.g., running, swimming, cycling, elliptical training, etc.). As to exercise intensity, the Physical Activity Guidelines report indicates that moderate to vigorous physical activity (with regular participation) reduces stress better than low-intensity activity.
Astin et al. (2003) declare that the overall consensus of the pathophysiological and epidemiologic research suggests that acute and chronic stress contribute to the genesis of coronary artery disease. The authors add that an abundance of randomized, controlled studies since 1996 have shown that mind-body programs reduce the recurrence of myocardial infarctions (i.e., heart attacks) and other dangerous coronary events. After reviewing the literature on mind-body research, the authors concluded that integrating mind-body programs into traditional medical interventions should be considered a priority.
Stress sends biochemical "shock waves" throughout the body that are useful in the short term. However, chronic stress unleashes a flood of hormones that may become toxic as the stress persists. Exercise professionals need to educate their clients on the importance of exercise and mind-body practices in reducing the metabolic and physiological effects of stress and potentially lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension and obesity. Science indicates that some of the best stress reduction strategies are exercise, relaxation activities, yoga and mind-body programs. In the long run, a decrease in stress can save the body from disease.
Source: Adapted from Torres & Nowson 2007.
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1. What is the physiological difference between visceral and subcutaneous body fat?
Visceral, or central, body fat, which occurs in the intra-abdominal area of the body, is very different from subcutaneous, or peripheral, body fat, which is just under the skin. Visceral body fat has much greater blood flow and more glucocorticoid receptors. The glucocorticoid receptors regulate the fat accumulation effects of cortisol and are four times more concentrated in visceral fat than in subcutaneous fat (Epel et al. 2000). Thus, chronic stress, which elevates cortisol levels, results in fat accumulation in the intra-abdominal area of the body (Epel et al. 2000).
2. How does work stress effect obesity?
In a 9-year study of U.S. men and women, Block et al. (2009) found that there was greater weight gain in both genders among subjects who were having difficulty paying bills; experiencing job-related stress; or suffering from general anxiety disorders or depression.
3. Does work stress result in elevated cortisol levels?
Björntorp (2001) reports that several studies have shown that continual stress and strain at work, specifically with high demands and/or monotonous tasks or responsibilities, result in elevated cortisol secretion.
4. Are there any noticeable physical differences between men and women who experience chronic stress?
With women, perceived constraints in daily life and strains within family relationships are associated with greater weight gain (Block et al. 2009). It appears that men are more likely to deal with chronic stress with other oral behaviors, such as alcohol consumption and smoking, as opposed to overeating (Greeno & Wing 1994). However, Block and colleagues state that a lack of decision-making authority may also be associated with weight gain in men.
5. Does listening to music help reduce stress?
Yes. Luskin et al. (1998) propose that music has the power to calm, soothe and inspire. It can directly affect physiological parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure and has been shown to be effective in treating anxiety, stress and depression.
6. What does restrained eating mean and how is it affected by stress?
When eating is restrained, the person is making an attempt to control food intake. Adam and Epel (2007) note that restrained eaters tend to eat more (compared with free eaters—who do not control what they eat) when they are under chronic stress. Restrained eaters do not just eat more overall when stressed; they specifically eat more sweet and fatty foods during the high-stress period (Wardle et al. 2000). According to Wardle and colleagues, a reason for this response is that individuals who habitually attempt to control their weight by regulating their food intake (restrained eaters) may eventually lose this control under stressful situations.
7. Does the severity of the stress affect a person's eating behavior?
Yes. There is a greater probability of eating less as the severity of the stress increases (Torres & Nowson 2007). Nevertheless, more research is needed to reach conclusive findings in this area.
8. Is abdominal obesity related to hypertension and cardiovascular disease?
Bergman et al. (2007) note that visceral fat leads to a hyperactive sympathetic nervous system, contributing to the release of free fatty acids into the bloodstream and elevated insulin levels, which are causal precursors for hypertension and cardiovascular disease.9. What is the difference between hunger and appetite?
Hunger and appetite are related to an individual's desire to eat food. Both directly trigger eating. Hunger is commonly described as the psychological and biological need for food. It is a condition that results from consuming less than the recommended daily intake of calories. Hunger sensations range from slight discomfort to real stomach pangs. Appetite is the instinctive physical desire or craving for food. Appetite motivates an individual to eat at a particular time and also what to eat. Furthermore, appetite has an emotional component, given that it is a learned response that is closely associated with memories of past food experiences.
10. Will the time of day when a person exercises affect energy intake?
There are some claims in the popular media that exercising in the morning may be more effective for achieving greater weight loss. Surprisingly, there is little randomized, controlled research addressing this meaningful question. However, in a well-designed study with males, O'Donoghue, Fournier and Guelfi (2010) found that daily energy intake was similar regardless of whether exercise was performed in the morning, afternoon or evening. The authors concluded that individuals should exercise at whatever time of day best fits their schedule.
Source: Adapted from Green & Wing 1994.
Source: Adapted from Torres & Nowson 2007; Björntorp 2001.
The following stress management suggestions are from an article by Melissa Stoppler, MD (2008), and can be found on www.medicinenet.com.
1. Exercise. Exercise provides a distraction from stressful situations, as well as an outlet for frustrations. In many ways it acts as a buffer to the overflow of hormones that accumulate from daily stress. A combination of cardiovascular exercise, resistance training and mind-body programs helps optimize health and well-being.
2. Meditation. Stoppler suggests that in a meditative state, deep centering occurs with a focusing on the core of our being; this allows for a quieting of the mind and emotions, which helps relax tension in the body. During meditation, the brain enters an area of functioning similar to sleep, but with added benefits that we cannot achieve in any other state; these benefits include the release of certain hormones that promote health.
3. Progressive Muscle Relaxation. Progressive muscle relaxation involves tightening and then relaxing of the muscles in the body (in succession). This technique is based on the idea that mental relaxation will be a natural outcome from the physical relaxation.
4. Time Management. One of the biggest causes of stress is poor time management. Good organization of time is central to effective stress control. By learning to prioritize tasks and avoid overcommitment, we avoid the stress of being overscheduled, with too many responsibilities at work and in the family. Stoppler recommends using a daily planner and calendar to prioritize tasks and stay focused on those at hand; identifying regular time-wasting activities and eliminating them; and banishing procrastination.
5. Support Systems. According to Stoppler, studies indicate that people with a positive and helpful social structure—consisting of friends, family, loved ones and pets—experience fewer stress-related symptoms. Strong support systems make it easier to manage stress more efficiently.
6. Healthy Food and Drink. Dehydration and hunger tend to provoke feelings of stress and anxiety. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day and eating a nutritious diet can reduce stress.
7. Posture Check. Poor standing and sitting posture lead to muscle tension, pain and increased stress. Stress management strategies include checking posture regularly at work and during daily activities; avoiding stooping, slumping and repetitive-strain activities/movements; and developing healthy sitting, standing and working environments.
8. Recharging. Recharging means setting aside some time each day for energizing the mind. Purposely planning relaxation breaks as special incentives can help us cope with the daily challenges that often lead to chronic stress.
9. Speaking Slowly. Speaking slowly can be helpful in stressful or overwhelming situations. When we speak slowly, we think more clearly and often respond much more reasonably to a stressful situation.
10. Visualization. Gratifying or relaxing images calm the mind and body. Visualizing a soothing setting (e.g., outdoors in a meadow, by the ocean, along a mountain stream) while breathing in a slow, controlled way brings about a state of calm and relaxation.
Also known as adrenaline. It is secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress and acts on all body tissues. When produced in the body, it participates in the fight-or-flight response of the sympathetic nervous system by stimulating several physiological processes.
Also identified as noradrenaline. A fight-or-flight hormone that directly increases heart rate, triggers the release of glucose from energy stores, and increases blood flow to skeletal muscle. Norepinephrine serves a role in the suppression of appetite during acute stress.
A hormone that has an important effect on regulation of body weight, metabolism and reproductive function. Leptin serves an important role in long-term regulation of body weight, which is controlled by the hypothalamus in the brain.
A hormone involved in the regulation of energy balance and feeding behavior, including food intake and preference. Neuropeptide-Y increases the proportion of energy stored as fat and thus may contribute to the development of obesity.
Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone and Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (CRH)
Secreted by the hypothalamus in response to stress. CRH is then transferred to the anterior lobe of the pituitary, where it stimulates the secretion of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) and other biologically active substances. ACTH's principal effects are increased production and release of cortisol from the adrenal cortex (outer layer of adrenal glands, which sit on top of the kidneys).
A steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress. Cortisol increases blood sugar levels (when low and during endurance exercise) through a process called gluconeogenesis (formation of new glucose) that occurs in the liver. It suppresses the immune system and aids in fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism. The amount of cortisol hormone present in the blood undergoes daily cyclic variation, with the highest levels present in the early morning (approximately 8:00 am), and the lowest levels present around midnight to 4:00 am, or 3–5 hours after the onset of sleep. Higher levels of cortisol are a contributing factor to the storage of body fat, particularly visceral, or intra-abdominal fat.
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Anna Hurd and boyfriend Anthony J. Mitchell were allegedly fighting over a trip. Prosecutors intend to try Mitchell, 17, as an adult.
Anna Hurd, 16
Prosecutors on Tuesday filed second-degree murder charges against Anthony J. Mitchell, the 17-year-old boyfriend of slain teen Anna Hurd, who was found stabbed to death on a Maplewood walking trail.
Hurd's body was found Feb. 23 in Hillside Park, near McKnight Road and Ripley Avenue in Maplewood, about five blocks from her home.
Mitchell lived nearby.
"I thought it was him, but I didn't want to believe it because Anna loved him, trusted him," said her mother, Jennifer Hutchings of Vernon, Texas.
Hurd, 16, had a ticket and was supposed to hop a bus later that day to Wichita Falls, Texas. After living with her father for nearly a year, she was moving back home to live with her mother and two sisters, Hutchings said.
Hurd and Mitchell had been arguing for days about the trip, which he initially planned to take with her. They wanted to drive straight through, but a snowstorm kept them from leaving that Friday, Hutchings said.
Mitchell's mother bought a bus ticket for Hurd but not for him, Hutchings said.
Mitchell, arrested without incident at his mother's home in the 1700 block of McKnight Road about noon Friday, is being held at the Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Center. Prosecutors are seeking to have him certified to stand trial as an adult. Mitchell is to appear Wednesday in Ramsey County District Court.
A juvenile petition alleges intentional second-degree murder and unintentional second-degree murder.
The charges allege that Mitchell's mother called 911 at 4:29 a.m. and said that her son's girlfriend was found beaten on a trail and that she wasn't breathing.
Police arrived and Mitchell led them to a spot in Hillside Park about 15 feet from the path.
A preliminary autopsy found Hurd died of multiple stab wounds.
"This tragic case brings so much pain to the victim's family as well as the community at large," said Ramsey County Attorney John Choi. "Our hearts go out to those who survive her."
Investigators found that Mitchell and Hurd had gone for a walk between 1:30 and 2:30 a.m. He returned alone, telling his mother that Hurd walked to a friend's house. He went upstairs to the bathroom, where police later found evidence of Hurd's blood.
About 4 a.m., Mitchell left home, saying he was going to look for Hurd because he hadn't heard from her. He returned home "hysterical" with blood on his hands, the court papers say.
He told his mother to call 911 and later gave differing accounts of how he found Hurd's body. At one point, he said a man was standing over Hurd's belongings on the path and that Mitchell chased him away.
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The Cynthiana City Commission received 13 letters of intent from citizens interested in filling the recently vacant Commissioner of Public Utilities position.
At its June 9 regular meeting, the commission appointed Billy Grayson to the vacant office.
The commissioner position, formerly filled by Mayor Jack Keith, became vacant when Keith was appointed as mayor after Jim Brown's resignation.
Through an open records request, The Cynthiana Democrat has obtained the names and letters of intent from those individuals who applied for the position.
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Crude oil futures prices climbed on the New York and London markets July 21 upon the likelihood that the European Union might impose tighter sanctions against Russian businesses in response to suspicions that pro-Russia separatists contributed to the crash of a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet.
Officials from US intelligence agencies have suggested the jet was struck by a ground-to-air missile. Days before the crash, US President Barack Obama announced new sanctions against four Russian companies, including OAO Rosneft (OGJ Online, July 17, 2014).
Separately, US natural gas futures prices are below the $4/MMbtu, which analysts attributed partially to cooler summer temperatures than average and also to fuel switching by electric power generator.
"Natural gas demand in general is down because of the cool weather but the mix between natural gas and coal is shifting more toward natural gas," Aaron Calder, a market analyst at Gelber & Associates, told the Wall Street Journal.
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Here's a bird's-eye view of surfing at Copa in Eastern Jamaica.
If you want to surf Jamaica, Jamnesia Surf Club is the place.
The Jamnesia Surf Club is situated at Eight Miles Bull Bay, Jamaica. The Club was established by the Wilmots, Jamaica's first surfing family, to provide a home to groom new surfers and help with the development of surfing through surf related events.
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Familiarity Breeds Support: Speech-language Pathologists' Perceptions of Bullying of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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News about Fidel Castro, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Jan. 28, 2015
Letter written by Fidel Castro, published in nation's Communist Party newspaper Granma, supports peaceful end to conflict between Cuba and the United States, but he says he still does not trust the US; some American officials question authorship of letter, since it seems to serve Pres Raul Castro's interests. MORE
Jan. 10, 2015
People in Miami celebrate rumor that former Cuban leader Fidel Castro is dead, confusing him with recently deceased Fidel Castro Odinga, son of prominent Kenyan politician Raila Odinga. MORE
Dec. 19, 2014
Fidel Castro's absence in public eye confirms for many Cubans that he is fading into history as his more pragmatic brother Raul steers nation towards private enterprise and economic growth; while young Cubans can barely remember when Fidel was noticeable presence, many say fiery leader remains rooted in Cuban consciousness. MORE
Oct. 15, 2014
Ernesto Londono Editorial Observer cites Fidel Castro article written in response to New York Times editorial calling on Pres Obama to restore diplomatic ties with Cuba and end embargo imposed on country; holds Castro's piece, in quoting extensively from editorial, both extends its reach and appears to endorse its message; says in allowing piece to be published, Cuban government may be signaling that it is open to talks with United States. MORE
Oct. 26, 2012
Op-Ed article by Profs James G Blight and Janet M Lang contends that Cuban missile crisis and danger of nuclear war it posed was driven by Fidel Castro's fears and insecurities and failure of both Pres John F Kennedy and Premier Nikita S Khrushchev to take him seriously; examines history leading up to crisis, and contrasts it with nuclear standoff with Iran in present day. MORE
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For a Post-Castro Cuba, Castro Lite
Fidel Castro's successor will face the tricky task of acting on the Castro revolution's promises, and breaking them, too.
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American and Cuban officials will need to be pragmatic and patient as they untangle a relationship laden with five decades of acrimony, resentment and mistrust.
January 30, 2015, Friday
Cuba: Party Paper Reports on Meeting of Fidel Castro and Brazilian Author
Cuba's former leader Fidel Castro met with Frei Betto, a Brazilian intellectual, this week, the first such meeting reported in the state-run Cuban news media since a recent swell of rumors that he was dead.
January 29, 2015, Thursday
Fidel Castro Shares Views on Warming of Relations
In a letter, Mr. Castro wrote that he did not trust the politics of the United States, but added that this was not "a rejection of a peaceful solution to conflicts."
January 28, 2015, Wednesday
Rumor Fatigue Sets In at False Alarms of Castro's Death
For the umpteenth time, Miami was distracted by the rumor that Fidel Castro, 88, had finally died. It turned out to be a namesake, the son of a Kenyan politician.
January 10, 2015, Saturday
Despite Thaw, American Base at Guantánamo Still Stings for Cubans
The Castros have long pointed to the base as a symbol of American imperialism, and it remains a sore point for Cubans.
January 2, 2015, Friday
1961 | The C.I.A. Readies a Cuban Invasion, and The Times Blinks
The Times reporter David W. Dunlap explains how coverage of the Bay of Pigs disaster unfolded.
December 26, 2014, Friday
A Book on Fidel Castro From Jon Lee Anderson
The New Yorker writer Jon Lee Anderson is aiming for "the defining portrait" of Fidel Castro.
December 23, 2014, Tuesday
Cuba's Gay Rights Evolution
A visible and empowered gay community offers hope that other freedoms will take root.
December 21, 2014, Sunday
Today in Politics
President Obama will hold a news conference before leaving for a two-week vacation in Hawaii, and the questioning will likely center on plans to renew ties with Cuba.
December 19, 2014, Friday
Focusing on Future, Cuba Leaves Fidel Castro to History
A venerable figure to generations of Cubans is fading from daily conversation as his more pragmatic brother, Raúl, reshapes the nation.
December 19, 2014, Friday
A Decades-Long Thaw in U.S.-Cuba Relations
A look at Cuba's fraught relationship with the United States since its 1959 revolution.
A Decades-Long Thaw in U.S.-Cuba Relations
A look at Cuba's fraught relationship with the United States since its 1959 revolution.
Barbara Walters's Biggest Moments
A look back at the memorable interviews that Barbara Walters has done over her 50 years in television.
A Divided, Dangerous Camelot
The anniversary reverie surrounding President John F. Kennedy's death has obscured the anarchic disorder that was present in America.


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On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 08:06:38AM -0800, Niels Mayer wrote:
Can you please send me a backtrace made with gdb instead of the one you sent
me? You should be able to get one by running
$ gdb --args gst123 -a alsa=66ch12 http://...
I've also added the command line option
$ gst123 --full-version
in the git version of gst123, having the output of this running on your machine
would also be helpful (in case your crash can only be reproduced with certain
library versions).
If you compile from git, you need to use
$ ./autogen.sh --enable-debug
to get debugging symbols (without them, the backtrace will not be useful).
Finally, you can try if your crash can be reproduced with the
$ gst123 -a none
option that I added recently, this should be easier (for instance if I want to
reproduce the crash here) than getting your ALSA setup working on another
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I am a PhD Candidate at Carnegie Mellon University in the Machine Learning Department. I began my degree in 2009 and joined the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition (CNBC) in 2011. I proposed my thesis in March 2013.
My advisor is Tom Mitchell and I am a member of the Brain Imaging Group. We develop Machine Learning techniques to better understand how the human brain represents and combines semantics and meaning. My research specifically focuses on the composition of meaning for minimal phrases, like adjective-noun pairs. My research is funded by NSERC and an MNTP fellowship.
I have a BSc and MSc in Computing Science from the University of Alberta and completed a research internship with University of Alberta bioinformatics lab. My advisor there was Duane Szafron.
After I completed my MSc, I joined Google as a Software Engineer. Though I loved working at Google (and learned a great deal while there!), I missed research, and so returned to grad school.
Here's my CV.
I also have a blog, to which I post very rarely. I post when I solve a technical problem after finding no help on Google (my way of contributing to the internet knowledge base) or for interesting discoveries that are too small for a paper, but I still feel are worth sharing.
How's the thesis writing going, Alona?
Though my name looks complicated, it's really quite simple. Fyshe is just
pronounced fish, and here's a limerick to help you remember the
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But the iguana grew mold,
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Interesting factoid: though my mom swears she made up the name, Alona means oak tree in Hebrew.
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Yesterday I had a disposal problem (dirty water was backing up into other side of sink) which cleared up after a few seconds. Today I tried to run my dishwasher and it doesn't even try to start and after 30 seconds or so the light turns off. It makes no noises at all. There is a little dirty water in the bottom of the tub, but not very much. The drain and filter at the bottom are clear. The outlet hose to the disposal is clear. The disposal runs freely. I've been trying to reboot the computer by pressing 'hi temp wash' and the heated dry button, which is what resets several other models, but it doesn't reset this one. |
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Found my registration, we bought the dishwasher 10 months ago. (bought a clothes washer 3 months ago, that confused me.) |
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National publications and news stories may be declaring the recession at an end, but Arizona economists say it is too early to pop the champagne corks here.
National publications and news stories may be declaring the recession at an end, but Arizona economists say it is too early to pop the champagne corks here.
The state was about three months ahead of the rest of the nation in plunging into the worst economic abyss since World War II, and it will lag at least as far behind coming out, they said.
"Don't believe everything you read in the newspapers," said Elliott Pollack, who runs his own economics consulting firm in Scottsdale. "It appears to me we will continue to be in a difficult environment for a while, and the recovery will be much more anemic than normal."
Arizona is not faring as well as the United States as a whole because the state and Valley economies are tied closely to housing and population growth - two factors that will be slow to recover, economists said.
"Places like Arizona, Nevada, California, Florida were affected by an overinflated asset bubble in housing, and those states will lag behind during this recovery," said Marshall Vest, director of the Economic and Business Research Center at the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management.
Fewer layoffs expected as recession winds down
Economists: Ariz. recovery still a ways off
Economists: Arizona in for long recovery
Stimulus package splits ASU economists
Vest concedes evidence is building that the national recession may be at or near an end.
"You can make the case that we hit the bottom as early as May," he said.
But in Arizona, the process of working through foreclosure sales and excess inventory in the crucial housing industry still has a ways to go, he said.
"About two-thirds of home sales in the Valley are distressed sales of some sort, but the good news is there is a demand for these houses," Vest said. "There is private-sector money to buy these houses. It is absolutely necessary to get housing turned around."
Getting the real estate markets in better balance is important for Arizona because in normal times, about 20 percent of the state's jobs are related to real estate and growth - construction, mortgage banking, title insurance, real estate brokerage, architecture, furniture sales and many others, Vest said.
With an unemployment rate of 8.7 percent, Arizona's rate is lower than the national average, but Vest thinks it could rise over 10 percent before it heads back down.
Still, "there is light at the end of the tunnel," he said.
Pollack is slightly less optimistic, although he said that technically, the national recession could end during the current quarter. But for any expansion to last, the consumers will have to kick in and start spending, he said.
"I'm guessing the recovery will be slow because they won't spend a bunch," he said.
That's because unemployment remains high and job losses are continuing, he said. In fact, Pollack's gloom about the employment picture in Arizona is severe. He thinks the number of jobs in Arizona in 2014 will be no higher than 2007.
"Essentially, there will be no economic progress in seven years," he said.
Lee McPheters, associate dean of the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, is slightly more optimistic, but even he thinks it will be 2013 before Arizona returns to the job level of 2007.
"We think the state will lose jobs in 2010, which would be an unprecedented three straight years of job losses," he said. "Then you would have to start growing at 3 to 4 percent a year for several years to get back to where we were."
But he added that "Arizona has always done that."
Brian Cary, corporate economist for the Salt River Project, agrees with predictions that Arizona might not hit bottom until mid-2010.
"The reason we are behind is our (housing) boom was more robust during the first half of the decade," Cary said. "The converse is also true, that we have fallen further and faster in the collapse of the housing market, and that has rippled into other segments."
He cites some favorable housing indications - including stabilizing of prices and growing sales volume - but the recovery will be slow, he predicted.
"We've had a long history of attracting folks from elsewhere. But when you're losing jobs rather than creating them, there is no reason for others to come here."


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Overall, Canada has weathered the global financial meltdown better than some other nations. However, premature statements of self-congratulation are unwise. Are we prepared for the very real possibility that a fragile global economy might slide back into recession? A smart economy is one that is resilient. A smart economy resists complacency when global signals, such as the rapid increase in energy and food costs, suggest we are not out of the woods yet.
Even in these difficult economic times, most Canadians enjoy one of the highest qualities of life of any people in the world. We are blessed with abundant resources, a skilled and educated workforce, and a highly innovative corporate culture.
Still, the economic recovery is fragile. Too many small businesses are going bankrupt, while major industrial sectors such as manufacturing and forestry struggle to stay afloat. Meanwhile, the auto sector has received giant bailouts from provincial and federal governments without adequately protecting Canadian jobs or committing to making the transition to green technology. Unfortunately, employed Canadians are also among the most overworked citizens in the industrialized world. A report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) states that the richest 10 per cent of Canadians are the only ones not working longer hours. The report concludes that, despite being better educated and working harder, Canadian families are now "running faster just to stay put and the bottom half is actually falling behind."
As the ranks of the unemployed expanded, access to the insurance system designed for times such as recessions was reduced. Now that we are coming out of the recession, the federal government has announced a significant ramping up of premiums from employers and employees to make up for the temporary freeze on EI premiums in 2009 and 2010. The government will recoup deficits in EI by increasing EI premiums (up to 15% a year) starting in 2011. In effect a $10 billion increase in EI premiums is planned over the next five years.
It is essential that we become far more creative in reducing our unbalanced dependence on trade with U.S., and that we significantly invest in a National Clean Tech/Energy program to remain price competitive and sanction-free. And finally that we conserve natural resources and invest more in long-term education and re-training.
Sadly, Canadians just experienced the only economic stimulus package in the world that deliberately ignored the new economy. Around the world, governments invested significant resources to stimulate the economy. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon called for a "Green New Deal" with investments focused on renewable green energy, green jobs and greater energy efficiency. The Obama Administration in the U.S. invested $150 billion in renewable energy to create 1.5 million new jobs. President Obama has an aggressive plan to reduce dependence on imported oil as well as to invest $13 billion in expanded passenger rail. European Union governments also embraced the Green New Deal, lining up economic objectives with climate-protecting goals. The Government of China made the largest investment in green technology to confront the recession − $600 billion in new green investments. The Harper Government has made Canada the only country in the industrialized world to cut environmental protection and to reduce investments in green energy as part of a stimulus package.
This generation has the potential to capitalize on the single biggest business opportunity in human history – the shift to a low-carbon economy. Whether this is driven by the need to end the recession through economic stimulus, high energy prices, dwindling oil supplies, strategic geopolitical threats to foreign oil, the climate crisis or all of them combined, the country that mobilizes resources to develop and commercialize low-carbon technologies (e.g. alternate fuels, renewable energy and energy efficiency) will survive the price shocks of fossil fuel's last gasps and emerge with a thriving economy. Canada should be that country.


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Friday, April 5, 2013 The drumbeat of negative economic news continues, with the March non-farm payroll report coming in today significantly weaker than expected. Coming after this week's weak readings from the ISM surveys and Automatic Data Processing ( ADP ), today's 'miss' materially raises the odds that the economy is heading back towards a 'Spring Swoon'. Such an economic backdrop is simply not consistent with a stock market that was at all-time high levels. What this means is that if the economy is trending down, then look for that same trend to take effect in the stock market as well. The 'headline' March jobs number of 88K came in significantly lower than expectations of about 200K and February's 268K level (revised higher from 236K). The consensus estimate did not fall much following the weaker than expected report from ADP on Wednesday, though a number of analysts cut their estimates post-ADP and the 'whisper' number was reportedly close to 150K. The revisions trend was positive, with net positive revisions to February and January adding 61K to the total. In a way, the sum of the 'headline' 88K and the positive net revisions for the preceding two months takes to the 'whisper' number, but that's hardly any consolation at this stage. Average weekly hours for the private sector ticked up to 34.6 from 34.5, while average hourly earnings were barely up at $23.82 from $23.81. The labor force participation rate went down to 63.3% from 63.5% last month, the lowest level since 1979. And that's the reason why the unemployment ticked down to 7.6% in March from 7.7% in February. Private sector jobs totaled 95K in March, down from 254K in February and 148K in January. The government sector shed 7K jobs in the month, with the postal service losing 12K jobs. The private sector gains were concentrated in professional and business services, and healthcare, while retail lost jobs. Professional and business services added 51K jobs in the month, bringing the industry's 12-month tally to 533K. Construction added 18K jobs in March, confirming the positive housing momentum. Retail's surprising loss of 24K jobs in March likely reflects the impact of the end of the payroll tax holiday If the jobs miss was just one report, then it would probably not matter that much. But since it's coming after other soft readings this week, investors will be justified in concluding that the economic backdrop wasn't as robust as earlier data suggested. Economic data for January and February was clearly favorable, which prompted many analysts to raise their GDP forecasts for the first quarter to as high as 3.5%. What this week's data shows is that while those estimates may be a bit on the optimistic side, but extrapolating that trend to the rest of the year is definitely without a basis. This isn't good for the stock market, but it does ensure that the Fed will remain on its easy money beat.
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The disputed presidential election of 2000 highlighted a range of flaws in the American voting system, from ballot procedures to alleged voter intimidation to questions about the fairness of the Electoral College. But as Harvard University political scientist Thomas E. Patterson shows, one problem dwarfs all of these, a predicament that has been increasing since the 1960s and threatens the very foundations of our democracy: fewer and fewer Americans participate in elections. They are less likely to vote, less likely to contribute money to campaigns, and less likely to talk about candidates. They even are less likely to tune in the televised presidential debates.
In 1960, 63 percent of Americans voted in the presidential election; in 2000, only 51 percent did. In 1996, more Americans abstained than voted. This decline is surprising not only in itself—America, as our politicians never tire of telling us, is a standard-bearer for democracy—but also because it contradicts the received wisdom about voting patterns: the number of college graduates has risen, racial bars to voting have fallen, and registration laws have been simplified. Yet, even as the United States has made balloting easier and has produced more citizens who, judged by their educational achievements, should vote, the percentage of voters has decreased.
Patterson, whose landmark study Out of Order examined the effects of media saturation on the democratic process, takes a clear-eyed look at this situation. Based on more than 80,000 interviews conducted during the 2000 presidential campaign, The Vanishing Voter reveals the political sources of voter discontent. Patterson explains the parts that changes in partisan politics, media coverage, candidate strategy, and electoral reform have played in discouraging voters from going to the polls. And he suggests specific remedies for repairing the process.
Thoughtful and timely, The Vanishing Voter contains a crucial message for all who care about democracy.
"A refreshing book. . . . Exceedingly thorough. . . . Patterson puts forth a cogent, well-documented case." —The New York Times
"A wise and skeptical account of the contemporary electorate." —The Washington Post Book World
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"Well-reasoned. . . . Offering pragmatic reforms, Patterson's descriptions and prescriptions merit mulling by politically minded readers." —Booklist
"Patterson's book . . . isn't just another tired lament about the lameness of the political process. It's an extension of the Vanishing Voter Project, designed to discover 'what draws people to a campaign and what keeps them away.' " —The Washington Monthly
"Outstanding. . . . A well-documented project that leads the reader through what works and what fails in our system, and how we can continue our representative republic and make it more responsive to the wishes of the electorate in the future." —The Decatur Daily


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The Dodgers' off-the-field exploits -- namely the divorce case and team ownership dispute between Frank and Jamie McCourt -- drew attention away from a mediocre season in 2010. In Joe Torre's final turn as the team's manager, the Dodgers finished two games under .500 and only one step above the National League West cellar.
The team made a number of low-key moves this offseason, re-signing midseason acquisition Ted Lilly and picking up fifth starter Jon Garland to fill out the rotation. Juan Uribe replaces Ryan Theriot at second base, while Rod Barajas gives the Dodgers a new face behind the plate, with Russell Martin opting to sign with the Yankees. The dugout has a new face as well, as Don Mattingly takes over as manager.
One item has yet to be checked off the Dodgers' to-do list: replace Manny Ramirez. Since his departure last August, left field has been patched together by a committee, and it appears that will be the case again this year. Jay Gibbons, Tony Gwynn and Marcus Thames should all get a chance at playing time and be Ramirez's short-term successor, at least until prospects Jerry Sands and Trayvon Robinson arrive.
Without the impact of a major offseason signing or trade, the Dodgers will rely on several players to have bounce-back years in order for them to contend. Matt Kemp's ride to superstardom hit a bump last year, as his batting average slid from .297 to .249. The normally-steady Casey Blake started to show his age, while rising star Jonathan Broxton blew seven of 29 save chances and lost the closer's role for the final two months of the season. A breakout from 26-year-old James Loney wouldn't hurt either, though three straight years of stagnant production suggest that may be a pipe dream.
The Dodgers' deep rotation and bullpen will keep them in most games, but even with All-Star Andre Ethier and a potentially-resurgent Kemp in the lineup, a sputtering offense could leave the Dodgers bluer than ever.
Sleeper ... Rafael Furcal, SS
Furcal is certainly a playing-time risk, as he has failed to appear in more than 100 games in two of the last three seasons. He has been dogged by back and hamstring injuries, but he is heading into the 2011 campaign healthy and rested. He still has good power for a shortstop and can still provide Fantasy owners with 20 or more steals. Ultimately, other middle-of-the-pack options, such as Yunel Escobar and Starlin Castro, may be better bets to stay healthy, but few can offer the speed-power combination that Furcal can. He will finish among the top 10 shortstops in Fantasy as long as he can stay in the lineup.
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Bounce-back player ... Matt Kemp, OF
Over his first two full seasons, Kemp established himself as a player on the rise, holding his batting average and stolen base total steady while increasing his power. Last year, the power continued to increase, but that was overshadowed by huge hits to his average and steals. Kemp is still only 26, just old enough to be entering the peak of his career. It's not unusual for a young player to take a step back before plateauing into his best years. There is no reason to think that Kemp will repeat or do worse than his 2010 performance and 2011 provides owners with a great buy-low opportunity. Kemp's collapse last year was neither complete nor part of a long-term trend. Expect Kemp to produce like a No. 2 Fantasy outfielder, though you may be able to draft him as your No. 3.
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2 | Matt Kemp | CF | 2 | Chad Billingsley | RH |
3 | Andre Ethier | RF | 3 | Ted Lilly | LH |
4 | James Loney | 1B | 4 | Hiroki Kuroda | RH |
5 | Casey Blake | 3B | 5 | Jon Garland | RH |
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R | Marcus Thames | OF | RP | Carlos Monasterios | RH |
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2 | Jerry Sands | 23 | OF | Double-A | Double-A |
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3 | Kenley Jansen | 23 | RP | Majors | Majors |
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4 | Trayvon Robinson | 22 | OF | Double-A | Triple-A |
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5 | Rubby De La Rosa | 22 | SP | Double-A | Double-A |
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Thousands of workers chasing quick riches by flooding into the Bakken oil field have helped jump-start home sales in Billings.
And the wave is starting to make Billings houses harder to find — and more expensive.
Well-site geologist Joe Hallgren works under contract for SM Energy of Billings. He and his family live in Williston, N.D., the oil boom's epicenter. But, they're building a house in Billings and when it's finished in July they'll move here and Hallgren will commute to the oil patch.
"I've seen a few boom-bust cycles. This one is crazy," he said. "We got to the point where, for our family, Billings is just going to be better for us."
Last week, Bozeman resident Doug Pezoldt, who surveys land for local
engineering firm Sanderson Stewart, and his wife started moving into their custom-built Billings home.
"Really, in one year's time, the boom in the Bakken has increased the volume of work and we just need more people in Billings to support that," Pezoldt said. "My wife and I just feel like Billings is where we want to make our home long term."
Having daily, subsidized flights to Sidney on Silver Airways hasn't hurt. That means some oil field workers, many who work two weeks on with two weeks off, can live farther away and fly to work. More people like Hallgren are saying "yes" to the wages, while shunning the boomtown lifestyle.
"I've never seen anything like the awful traffic creating dirty towns even when oil was $140 a barrel back in 2007," said Hallgren, who grew up in Williston and plans on renting out his two homes and a condo there.
Making a comeback
Stockman Bank Billings president Wayne Nelson said Realtors are busier than they've been in five years.
"Sixty percent of Montana's top 10 builders are in Billings and 60 percent of the homes in Montana being built by April 30 were in Billings," Nelson said. "We've got some traction going."
At the current pace, Billings should see 300 new, single-family homes built this year, compared to 197 permits last year. But the city has a long way to go to return to the peak set in 2003 when 601 homes were built.
After four years in construction limbo, housing demand is activating new phases on existing subdivisions and kick-starting new ones.
When the Pezoldts and Hallgren searched for existing homes in Billings, they either couldn't find what they wanted or lost the desirable ones to other buyers. So, they independently chose Steve Gountanis to build their new homes in the Vintage Estates subdivision at Grand Avenue and 53rd Street West.
Steve and his father, John Gountanis, built 47 homes in Arizona during the boom times when a house could appreciate $30,000 a month. But the conservative family refused invitations to build whole subdivisions, so their business didn't fail when the housing bubble collapsed.
Unless a house was pre-sold, local bankers would only lend on entry-level homes during the recession, so that's what builders built. But Steve Gountanis, who moved back to his hometown of Billings, had his own nest egg that allowed him to bypass the banks and continue to build $350,000 homes.
"When this market really took off three to four weeks ago, I was in a sweet spot. I sold three houses in one week," he said.
Whisper Ridge, a 34-site development is under way just west of the Mormon temple on Rimrock Road. Dennis and Linda Buscher of Buscher Land Development & Quality Homes and Dave Hawkins, who owns Treasure State Electric, and his wife, Realtor Barbara Hawkins, are partners in Whisper Ridge which will have patio homes starting at $350,000 and houses starting at $400,000.
"It just seems the market has come back quite a bit in that price range," said Dennis Buscher. "I think it's because of the Bakken and because there hasn't been anything built for so long."
Nearby, River Rock Estates subdivision at 46th Street West and Rangeview Drive will eventually have 67 homes in the $400,000 to $700,000 range. Boyer Land LLC has lined up four local contractors — Dan Fleury Construction, Design Builders, Helgeson Homes and Image Builders to build out their subdivision.
And there's an infill one-street subdivision off Rimrock Road at 32nd Street West where homes are filling up a keyhole-shaped development called Arrowhead Meadows. Eight of the 11 patio homes have sold, acccording to Classic Design Homes builder Mark Dawson, who is working with the developer Dan Wells at Regal Land Development.
"These are patio homes with their own fenced yard, but they still have the association to do the work," Dawson said.
Trails West subdivision has sold about 36 homes since it started in November 2010 and the pace of construction at 58th Street West and Grand Avenue is increasing.
Nineteen homes are being built for the September Parade of Homes event, up sharply from seven homes last September.
Home prices go up
The average price for a single-family home in Billings has increased by $14,000 to $211,479 last month, compared to April 2011. Those figures by Realtor Howard Sumner exclude modular homes, so the price is higher than if modulars were included.
The median sales price rose to $189,900, up $10,000 from April 2011, according to Sumner.
Billings residential sales rose 9 percent for the same period, according to Trina White, president of the Billings Association of Realtors. And the time it takes to sell a home dropped in half to 5 ½ months.
Those changes mean housing inventory is lean now, especially in the $150,000 to $225,000 range.
"It's kind of a Catch 22," White said. "We didn't have new construction for so many years, so people in existing homes need to sell and move up to the $300,000 to $400,000 homes and open up that inventory."
Appraisals are taking three or four weeks, instead of two weeks, and rentals are scarce, too.
"Anytime we have hardly any rentals, we have hardly any housing inventory, too," said Polly Kovash, a broker at Metro Realtors.
When the construction boom ended, the back-of-the-pickup builders left town and many local craftsmen moved on, too.
One trim carpenter who worked for years for McCall Homes quit for an oil patch job just as demand at the family's Josephine Crossing subdivision tripled to six home sales a month.
"The tough part as a builder is you staff up for a consistent amount of houses, and then overnight you have to have more crews," said Greg McCall, who was named Builder of the Year in 2011. "We're really struggling to find the right people."
A mild winter that allowed builders to keep working, an improving local economy and historically low interest rates are boosting home buyers' confidence, according to local housing experts.
At the end of April, a homebuyer who qualified could pay as little as 3.88 percent interest on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and 3.12 percent on a 15-year loan.
That interest rate is amazing, said Myles Egan, who has been selling homes in Billings for 38 years, including at River Rock Estates.
"I think what's going to happen with the shortage of new homes is the value of existing homes will see very good appreciation this year because people don't have a lot of choices right now," Egan said.
Despite all the positive signs on the Billings home front, this region remains tied to wider economies.
"Billings really is doing very well and the housing is showing it," said Nelson at Stockman Bank, the largest real-estate lender in Yellowstone County. "But we can't operate on all eight cylinders without the national economy getting back on its feet."


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Bedrooms | 6 |
Bathrooms | 3 |
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Minimum Stay | 2 - 3 nights |
NEW 6 bedroom 3 bath Cedar Chalet Style home with finished basement has everything you've ever wanted from a vacation home and more!! This spectacular home overlooking the 7th green/8th tee of Spring Brook Golf Course and nestled into the Northwoods features an open floor plan, a beautiful four seasons 360 degree sunroom, knotty-pine vaulted ceilings and a finished basement with game room and pool table. The main level features a large living area with four couches, a gas fireplace, 2 flat screen TVs, large dining area and a full kitchen with dishwasher. The main floor also offers a full bathroom, laundry/mud room and two large bedrooms. The upstairs master suite contains a large king bed, flat screen television and private bathroom with shower and whirlpool tub. The finished basement contains 3 additional bedrooms, 1 king with TV, 1 queen and 1 bedroom with a bunk bed (twin upper/full lower). The fully finished basement also contains a Family/Game room with queen sofa sleeper, flat screen TV with Nintendo Wii, XBox and Blu-Ray player.
The chalet is quietly situated within a cove of the Northwoods, but is also steps to the Spring Brook Resort amenities and less than 2 miles from all of the Dells attractions. Guests will have access to Spring Brook indoor and outdoor pools, dining, fitness center and discounted water park, amusement park and ski lift tickets.
This home is situated on Spring Brook Resort. To read more about the amenities at Spring Brook Resort, check out www.spring-brook.com.
I discovered Spring Brook 15 years ago when I was looking for a house to stay at the Dells with some friends. We had such a great time at the resort I ended up coming up every year for an annual extended family trip. After getting married in 2004 and making a few trips with my wife, we decided to buy this home, 'Cloud Nine'. It was the best purchase we've ever made! We now have 3 kids and enjoy coming up here at least once a month. Our kids love all of the attractions and outdoors activities, it's a perfect family getaway. The house is large enough that every year we take several trips with multiple families and relatives. We also often celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas up here. It's a beautiful place to spend the holidays. We love the house, Spring Brook Resort and we know you will too!
J Schwan purchased this chalet in 2009
Spring Brook is nestled into the Northwoods but is less than 5 minutes from all of the Dells attractions. You get the privacy and serenity of a Northwoods vacation but have the ability to quickly get to all the water parks, shopping, duck rides, restaurants and other attractions the Dells has to offer. Cloud Nine is within walking distance to the Spring Brook Club House, Pools and 1st hole of the golf course.
The house has an open floor plan with four large couches on the main level. We also recently put in a beautiful four seasons sun room on the main level. You can sit out in the sun room and enjoy watching the golfers, staring into the woods or at night, up into the stars. The finished basement includes pull out couches, wet bar, a separate 'beverage fridge' and a pool table. It's great for entertaining or giving the kids a place to 'unwind'.
Set on 360 wooded acres, the living at Spring Brook is easy, the amenities appealing and the lifestyle relaxing.
From fishing and swimming to golfing and dining, Spring Brook's scenic resort offers something for every guest, visitor and owner. Plus, the laid back pace and northwoods surroundings make this a perfect getaway.
A new northwoods-style Clubhouse Complex complete with indoor/outdoor pools, whirlpools, fitness room, game room, rustic restaurant and bar, two fishing lakes, beautifully wooded walking trails, cross-country ski trails, snowmobile trails and more.
Spring Brook Sports Bar & Grill, a local's favorite for wings, along with our Famous Friday Fish Fry. Don't miss a second of the game, with TV's in both the bar and dining room!
A 9-hole, par 36 regulation golf course - known to be one of Wisconsin's finest 9-hole golf courses, this meticulously-groomed course is tucked away in the tall pines of Spring Brook and is a challenge to all who play.
Rental Period | Minimum Rate | Additional Nights | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly * | Event Rate | |||
Peak Season 2015
22 May 2015 -
7 Sep 2015
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
Notes: Rates are based on 12 guests; add $17 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
Holiday Season 2015
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3 Jan 2016
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
Notes: Rates are based on 12 guests; add $17 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
for 2 nights
Notes: Rates are based on 12 guests; add $17 per night, per additional guest |
Damage Waiver | $26.63 |
Reservation Fee | $31.95 |
Tax Rate | 11.5% |
Notes |
A $500 Security Deposit is required at check-in. Reservations require a credit card payment for half the stay. American Express, Visa, Mastercard or Discover accepted.
Reservation deposits are fully refundable up to 2 weeks prior to check in, less a $31.95 processing fee. Within 2 weeks, reservations deposits are forfeited. |
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
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They are just like kittens and puppies.. pet them and they will follow you anywhere. Maui Buttercups A Streaked Seedling that has no papers... Summer Breeze |
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- Posted by sandysoil_2008 6 MA (My Page) on Tue, Jul 8, 14 at 18:23
Cute little critters! I like that unnamed streaker. |
- Posted by ken_adrian MI z5 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 8, 14 at 19:09
pray to God you dont bury puppies and kittens... yikes ken |
- Posted by HostaTakeover 6a swMO (My Page) on Tue, Jul 8, 14 at 20:01
So cute, plus no potty training. |
- Posted by leafwatcher zone 5 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 8, 14 at 20:47
Ken , as long as you bury them SHALLOW enough or leave them on the driveway they survive ! |
Love those puppies! |
No papers....to funny! Glad you were able to grab one of the Rainbows End as they didnt last long...... Was nice seeing you again, sorry we were so busy and didnt get much chance to chat. I did check what you thought was poison ivy at the base of the clematis....they are just the leaves of the clematis. Much different than other clematis leaves. The newly planted hostas have gotten some nice rains. |
- Posted by leafwatcher zone 5 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 8, 14 at 23:01
I wasn't sure about the Ivy.. but my Mom is SO dangerously allergic that I get very uneasy when I see anything in threes... :P I have to say we could do no better on the weather for transplanting plants.. but wow! have my new ones hit the ground running.. they absolutely didn't ever need tape...and so far the rabbits haven't seen the new ones.. I could tell you a rabbit story that would make your head snap around.. but it was a little permanent for the rabbit.. and it involved 5 robins ATTACKING it ! |
do they eat much? |
- Posted by leafwatcher zone 5 (My Page) on Wed, Jul 9, 14 at 0:34
The rabbits have been mowing down all my smaller Hosta. They don't touch older Tiaras.. but they just maul the new ones ... and they have eaten all the flowers that were planted as seeds.they took a couple heuchies to the ground... caged them to save them. They ate a few cannas.. don't seem to like those so much? when the season gets later and hotter they get under the bigger plants and cut them off about 3 inches above the ground.. once in awhile they will take as much as a 1/3 of a plant in a couple days... What really worries me is all the smallish streaked plants I have with only a few leaves.. one snack and they are hurt bad. and they grow like molasses flows... I have had three dens dug in the open yard and who knows how many hidden ones in and around the place. My biggest problem is the brush pile in the neighbors unkept yard. Everyone around me has dogs and I think they (the rabbits) know my yard is dog free... |
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Erin Kimberly Mathers and Neil Randal Call announce the birth of their son, Caden Neil Call at 1:54 p.m. June 14.
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I'm headed to the 4 p.m. court hearing on the case of Grand Coulee dam water releases vs. fish downstream at Pacific Aquaculture Inc.
The owner of the fish farm has asked a judge to order the feds to reduce the amount of water being released from the dam to save fish downstream in the Columbia River.
Large releases of water churn the river, causing gasses to dissolve in the water. The gases get absorbed by fish through their gills and can cause harm.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has drawn down dam reservoirs to make way for runoff from heavy snowpack in the Rocky Mountains this year.
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Amen sista! I got married @ 25. 3 years later my handsome honey and I have been to 2 therapists, read several books on marriage, love and respect and even attended a couple of marriage self help groups! Marriage is hard work but so worth it. So blessed that neither of us gave up! I fell in love with him all over again! When are you guys gonna get hitched??? Any talk about that yet? c'mon girl, you can tell us! ;o) I like that you are talking about real life on here. And yes, loved the sound effects! Lol! you are cute!
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LOL I really love your energy!! wow what a breath of fresh air! We have spoken of marriage ofcourse, I love this man. We do have very strong personalities and we butt heads like crazy, but I cant help but love this boy more and more everyday. and girl, you know I spill the beans about everything!!! AHAHAHAHA ask me anything and Im bound to let it slip! You all will know when Im engaged before my parents ! HAHA xoxoxoxoxoThanks for posting real life info. Your dad is soooo cute. You have gorgeous parents. I see where you get your jaw dropping looks. Love your thoughts about relationships. So true!!! I am 26 and really getting frustrated that guys I keep dating are assholes. Yet, I know the right one will come sooner or later. Just gets tough...erg! Anyway, I don't mean to intrude, but weren't you engaged or about to get married about a year or two ago? Am I going crazy? You are the best btw. Please keep making vids and updating this blog. Such a joy to watch. You need to get a show.
ReplyDeleteYOU!!! Are a breath of fresh air! I fell in love with you on youtube about a year ago and I'm never gonna let you go!!! So glad you have this blog! I have a few Gurus that I follow and you gals are an inspiration for sure! I started my youtube channel and blog soon after finding some diamonds in the ruff like you! By the way, I've been meaning to tell you since I found you...I am Mexican and Filipino, I am a Pisces, and I'm a make up artist!!! You are my soul sista! Hey sista, go sista, soul sista, flow sista! Voulez vous coucher avec moi ce soir! Bahahahahaha!
you are not going crazy! I used to be with someone at the time you are talking about! And yes, we were in a very good point in our relationship to where we were comfortable talking about marriage. Seems ideal right!? Well shortly after that, I moved to vegas and did the whole long distance thing. We grew apart and thats how it ended.hey my fellow mexi-pina... :) just stoping by to say I love your blog and YouTube vids... I told u on YouTube before lol! you're an inspiration and a beautiful mother! you're daughters are adorable!
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