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Chris Mooney | August 22, 2011
By Chris Mooney • Monday, August 22, 2011 - 09:10
As author of the 2005 book The Republican War on Science, I've watched recent developments in the presidential race with fascination.
It is not exactly news that many candidates on the GOP side take "war on science" positions, e.g., denying that global warming is human caused, or that human evolution explains who and what we are. Climate and evolution have long been the "big two" issues in the "war," but I would expect that many of the GOP candidates reject modern scientific knowledge on a variety of other subjects as well. (Just ask them about, say, reproductive health and contraception.)
The standard "war on science" saga has droned on—usually in the background–for years and years. But somehow, it all exploded into political consciousness last week with Texas governor Rick Perry's attacks on the integrity of climate researchers, and his claim that his own state teaches creationism–which if true would violate a Supreme Court ruling. (Actually, this is not state policy, though I suspect much creationism is being taught in many schools in Texas, in defiance of the law of the land.)
At that point, former Utah governor and outsider GOP candidate Jon Huntsman Tweeted some simple words, which ended up nevertheless serving as a shot heard round the political world:
"To be clear, I believe in evolution and trust scientists on global warming. Call me crazy."
Huntsman then followed up on ABC News:
I think there's a serious problem. The minute that the Republican Party becomes the party – the anti-science party, we have a huge problem. We lose a whole lot of people who would otherwise allow us to win the election in 2012. When we take a position that isn't willing to embrace evolution, when we take a position that basically runs counter to what 98 of 100 climate scientists have said, what the National Academy of Science – Sciences has said about what is causing climate change and man's contribution to it, I think we find ourselves on the wrong side of science, and, therefore, in a losing position.
I agree, as do moderate Republicans like David Frum and Kenneth Silber. But presumably most of the GOP (or at least its most influential elements) does not, or else this problem would not exist. Which probably means that Huntsman is simultaneously destined to be a media darling, and also an unsuccessful candidate.
He's correct, though: We do have evidence that the GOP's anti-science behavior is pushing former followers away, like atmospheric scientist Kerry Emanuel, whose political deconversion away from the GOP ranks I described here. But the attacks on science may also be drawing in others, and certainly it appeals to the base—particularly the authoritarian Tea Party.
So what follows? Well, a lot.
It's now six years since the "Republican War on Science" thesis was published, and while much has stayed the same during that time, much has also changed. I want to highlight three main developments, or differences, in particular:
1. Bottom Up v. Top Down Anti-Science Attacks. Clearly, the U.S. Republican right has remained at "war" with science—at least on the most hot button issues. Were this not the case, Huntsman's claim would not resonate, as it so obviously does.
If anything, however, I believe matters have gotten worse. Why? Largely because we've swapped the relatively genteel "war on science" of the George W. Bush administration (which was prosecuted in top-down fashion from the White House and administration, largely in service of what various staff believed that the president wanted, or what should or shouldn't be on the public agenda or in the media) for a more populist and bottom-up strain associated with the rise of the Tea Party. This is partly a function of the fact that the GOP is in the opposition right now, rather than running the country; and partly a function of the right moving further to, uh, the right; and partly also, I think, a function of the increasing influence of the blogosphere.
Either way, there are lots of consequences. For instance, the attacks on science are now nastier, aimed at individual scientists and presenting direct assaults on their integrity and their work. This goes far beyond Bush vaguely mumbling that scientists don't have a consensus on climate change, or that it might be natural; or some aide at NOAA or NASA blocking a scientist's media interview.
2. It's Not Just About Science, It's About Reality. Whatever you may have thought of Bush, I don't think he approached the full construction of an alternate reality that we see in the Tea Party (although Bush went quite a way towards constructing an alternate reality around the Iraq war). And this leads to the second really important thing that is different now: Even as everybody revives the "war on science" meme, we now realize that the war isn't really on science at all, but on reality. People who can say that the government banned incandescent light bulbs when it didn't, who can claim that the U.S. can fail to raise the debt ceiling and it won't be any problem, or who assert that the 2009 health care bill created government "death panels" are in denial about a lot more than science.
3. We Need Psychology To Explain This. The major new development, to my mind, has been the application of psychological and neuroscientific approaches to try to understand how people can actually behave and think like this. In particular, more and more attention focuses on motivated reasoning, a subconscious and often automatic emotional process in which people rationalize pre-existing views that are important to their identities, including in the face of direct factual refutation. So we are beginning to be able to understand the Republican denial of science as part of a motivated process in which certain scientific claims are seen as so threatening to self-identity and group affiliations that they must be rejected in order to preserve a sense of self.
What does all this mean? It means that even as the war on science has gotten broader and worse, we are at least beginning to understand how this could happen.
Unfortunately, though, we are not very far along on the road of actually figuring out–and agreeing on–a way to address this problem. Based on what we know about motivated reasoning, though, we know that if science is seen as an attack on people's identities, it will be rejected. So any solution is going to have to make facts themselves seem a whole lot less threatening.
Tall order.
cRR kampen replied on Permalink
""Flora and fauna moving
""Flora and fauna moving their ranges upwards in altitude, and pole-wards in latitude"
thats a plus
"The glaciers in Alaska?"
might not be bad"
So advertise for AGW and don't deny that reality (no, non-existent cycles don't help either).
Skyler Zaleski replied on Permalink
Howdy Solitha
Howdy, sorry it took me so long to reply, I was busy.
About the flu and evolution vs natural selection, What is the difference to you? For me I am taking Evolution as evolving from one life form to another, while natural selection is the natural evolution of a life form to be able to survive.
"We're not even sure if viruses are alive — can they evolve? Definitely! To evolve by natural selection, all an entity needs is genetic variation, inheritance, selection, and time, all of which viruses have in spades. And this is the concern. The avian flu virus evolves rapidly and could easily evolve into a form that can be passed from human to human."
this is evolution in Natural Selection.
About Global Climate Change.
There are differing opinions, ie:
Your Carbon Footprint Doesn't Matter
by Jonathan DuHamel on Jun. 04, 2009, under Climate change
Climate myths: Human CO2 emissions are too tiny to matter
Both use scientific data.
What do you say about the mini ice age of the 1700s?
This kind of thing goes on in a cycle. I agree we need to take care of the Earth, so that we may use it. I am disgusted though the way the Extremist Environmentalists are going about it. In my home state, there is a national forest that was beautiful back 15 years ago when it was logged. the trees thinned out, the ones with disease cut down and essentially it was taken care of. Now it is a disease ridden half dead ugly forest. I do believe that we can make a difference on a short term basis and in a small area. What do you feel on this matter?
"Is it not an affront against their rights to shove your religion down their throats?" is that not what is being done by mandating that the theory of Evolution be taught in school? I believe that both should be taught, and any other theory out there.
"By the way, I doubt you will let your kids *choose* what to believe. You just want to choose for everyone else's kids."
By making me teach and be taught the theory of evolution, you are choosing and doing just what you are accusing me of.
Can the theories of Evolution, Big Bang, Expanding Universe, Shrinking Universe, String Theory be proven? parts can yes, but the entirety of them- no, that's why they are theories. People believe in them through faith, just like the Divine Creation Theory. There are theories from Math, Physics, Religion, Biology, and Tradition, why aren't they all taught in school? Read up on string theory it is very interesting.
Yes, Pres. Bush overspent, but does that make it right for Pres. Obama to not just overspend, but not even have a budget?
Budget 2011: Past Deficits vs. Obama's Deficits in Pictures
here is a chart and article proving that you are right, Bush overspent. So please explain why Obama had to not only overspend but beat Bush, I hope that the projected numbers are not correct.
How do you know that the Glaciers are melting in these regions? I was up to Mount Reiner this summer and there was snow down lower then normal. The Glaciers there are not melting, so why would the ones further north be?
What food shortages? there is enough food grown, it is how it is partitioned.
Farmlands turning into dustbowls, in Australia, and China this is happening, the deserts are moving and taking land that was used to grow crops. It can be slowed but not stopped.
Thank you for your comments, they were great to read.
Keith M replied on Permalink
White noise
@Skyler K Zaleski: "There is evidence in Natural Selection, not Evolution.
There is evidence that what man does has a small effect on the environment, but to blame mankind for climate-change is irrational."
The fact that you have simply stated your opinion, which runs counter to the scientific evidence, proves the point that Chris Mooney was making. However, the fact that you chose to state your opinion here shows that you actually know you are on shaky ground and your only hope of winning the argument is by drowning out blogs like this with pseudo-science and white noise. It's called astroturfing and it stinks.
cRR kampen replied on Permalink
Holy irrationality.
"There is evidence that what man does has a small effect on the environment,…"
- Big effects, really.
"…but to blame mankind for climate-change is irrational."
- Rational, really, whereas mere belief in non-existent entities is by definition: irrational.
"…Look at the history of the earth and you will see that there have been many cycles of climate-change, not man made,…"
- So what? So you will see there have been many forest fires, not man made…
"…and whatever man does we cannot change the cycle."
- Humiliating. You really want to be that small, that insigificant? Do you wish back for babytime's total naiveté and… Irresponsibility for anything? Hm. Wait for senility, it's just round the corner, no?
"I believe that both creationism and evolution should be taught in school so that kids can choose which to believe, or do you not believe in the freedom to choose"
Yeah, let's believe. I believe from seeing them clearly there's two cars driving up the street. You believe in God and there's only one coming up. Right, cross the street then! Or do you still want a discussion?
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Chris Mooney's War On Sanity
Chris Mooney's War On Sanity Continues
Keith M replied on Permalink
More white noise
More white noise to distract attention from the point Chris Mooney was making. You'll have to go back to the drawing board, because that strategy is far too blatant.
Hey anonymous. I like your
Hey anonymous. I like your new pseudonym "Ethan Greenhart ". You're getting quite a collection. Sooo didn't notice. Completely fooled.
Mike Mangan replied on Permalink
Hey, Brainiac. Arent you
Hey, Brainiac. Arent you supposed to protesting the "convoy of no confidence" so your economy killing carbon tax can pass this fall? Or are you content to be an anonymous poseur on the internet?
Keith M replied on Permalink
How to Lose a Debate on the Internet
It doesn't take you long before you resort to ad hominem attacks. That's a sure sign that you've lost the debate.
Runder replied on Permalink
In a hundred years they will look back and laugh at our understanding of science.
anonymous replied on Permalink
why wait that long? Read up
why wait that long? Read up on Climategate and start laughing now.
Keith M replied on Permalink
Laughing on the other side of your face
If you want a laugh about "climategate", watch this:
I hope it's not too long for your concentration span!
"why wait that long? Read up
"why wait that long? Read up on Climategate and start laughing now."
I can't decide which bit to laugh harder at. The fact that Jones & Mann were vindicated…or that the deniers didn't actually know enough of what they were talking about to understand what they were reading.
The Dunning-Kruger effect in full flight.
"Just in this thread Filluhm
"Just in this thread Filluhm has been found to be math challenged, analysis challenged, an alarmist (the implications of …), catastrophist (more of the implications of…), and I have found perhaps even a liar."
Ahahaha! Oh A2, you have really whipped yourself into a fervor. You sure you haven't got your threads mixed up? Please point to where on this thread I talked about math's, what analysis I did & how I was being alarmist? Haha. Get a towel for the froth on your mouth, lol.
Keith M replied on Permalink
There you go again ...
… resorting to anonymous ad hominem attacks, rather than attempt to refute the point that was being made. It really does show you've lost the argument.
anonymouse replied on Permalink
watsted energy
The mother of all deniers….
Sample some Shenton…
"Whole World Deceived… Except the Very Elect" (Dec. 1977)
"Australia Not Down Under" (May 1978)
"Sun Is a Light 32 Miles Across" (Dec. 1978)
"The Earth Has No Motion" (Jun. 1979)
"Nikita Krushchev Father of NASA" (Mar. 1980)
"Galileo Was a Liar" (Dec. 1980)
"Science Insults Your Intelligence" (Sep. 1980)
"World IS Flat, and That's That" (Sep. 1980)
"The Earth Is Not a Ball; Gravity Does Not Exist" (Mar. 1981)
OMG.. Tell me this isnt Republican reading material…It sure sounds familiar though… sigh.


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On election day, voters would go to the polls to choose from several candidates for each contested district (in 1972 there were a total of 35 council candidates with as many as eight running for one district seat.) The winner under the old ] procedure^ is the candidate with the most votes, but not necessarily a majority of votes (in 1972, for instance, only one candidate was fav- ELECTIONS (Cont. on page 2) THE NEWSPAPER OF THE SALISH, PEND d ORIELLES AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION 15 C HARKOOSTA Volume 4 - Number 17 NEW MOON OF THE WANDERING Jan. 1,197 5 SEEKING HOT SPRINGS DOCTOR Hot Springs: The Tribe has agreed to back the Sanders County Commissioners in seeking federal assistance for the community of Hot Springs. The Tribal Council met with Area Public Health Director James Smith Dec. 16, and received his support for an application for National Health Service assistance. The National Health Service, which is a sister agency of the Public Health Service under the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, provides medical officers and money to communities with sub-standard health facitilites. Hot Springs has been without a doctor for about a month and the small hospital there was closed because of a state requirement for a resident physician. Health needs for Hot Springs residents are currently being met at Plains, some 40 miles west, and St.Ignatius which is about 35 miles east. PHS DENTIST IN POLSON BY JUNE Poison: The tribe and the Indian Health Service have put together a plan which will bring direct dental services to Poison by June. The plan, according to Dr. Merlin Johnson, Area IHS Dental Health Officer, would eliminate contract dental services for Indians in the northern portion of the reservation. 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- Feb 25:
- Oscars 2013: TV ratings up from last year
- The Onion apologizes for offensive actress tweet
- Feb 24:
- Oscars 2013: Five biggest surprises at the Academy Awards
- Oscars 2013: 'Argo' sweeps to victory on Oscar night
- Oscars 2013: Seth MacFarlane's taped bits and crude humor fall flat
- Oscars 2013: Seth MacFarlane's raciest lines
- Oscars 2013: Seth MacFarlane's raciest lines
- Oscars 2013: Full list of winners
- 2013 Academy Awards: 'Argo' takes best picture at the Oscars
- Oscars 2013: Seth MacFarlane -- worst Oscar host ever?
- List of 85th annual Academy Award winners
- Oscars 2013: The red carpet's best looks -- Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Lawrence, Channing Tatum and more
- Oscars 2013: Live coverage from the 85th annual Academy Awards
- Oscars 2013: Red-carpet fashion failures include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda and more
- Oscars 2013: Critics from across the country make picks in major categories
Who gave the best speech on Oscar night? Early on, it looked like it was going to be hard to come up with five. But then Jennifer Lawrence, Daniel Day-Lewis and Ben Affleck arrived to save the night.
Here are our five favorite speeches:
1. Ben Affleck, best picture for "Argo": Sure, Daniel Day-Lewis was more polished, but Affleck's somewhat rambling, but candid and honest acceptance speech receives our vote for best because it was just that: emotional, passionate and tender. He not only moved us, but ended the night on a positive note -- going beyond the corridors of Hollywood to encourage those who are feeling downtrodden. Lovely.
2. Day-Lewis, best actor for "Lincoln": As expected, the multiple Oscar winner was the best speaker, giving the most eloquent, polished and surprisingly funny speech. Saying you were up to play Margaret Thatcher and Meryl Streep Lincoln was the funniest moment in the show. (Sorry, Seth MacFarlane.). "I really don't know how this all happened," Day-Lewis commented at the start of his speech. Well we do. You were that amazing. And you gave one of the most perfect speeches. A class act.
3. Jennifer Lawrence, best actress for "Silver Linings Playbook." Can you possibly get any more adorable? "This is nuts!," the versatile actress said, just after tripping on the way up to collect her award. She kept it short and sassy. Just the way we like it.
4. Quentin Tarantino, best original screenplay for "Django Unchained": Did anyone really expect bad-boy Tarantino to be so jaw-droppingly gracious, not only thanking his incredible cast for the reason he won, but praising all the other writers in both screenwriting categories. What an unexpectedly kind speech, Tarantino. Even loved your off-the-cuff opening remark when you came up onstage to get your trophy from Charlize Theron: "That's cool, Charlize is my neighbor"
5. Chris Terrio, best adapted screenplay: The first-timer hit a grand slam, bringing up Affleck's co-screenwriting win for "Good Will Hunting" and how the "Argo" actor/director has launched his career. But his final words about using nonviolence to solve world problems reverberates powerfully and aptly sums up the topical theme of the best picture winner.


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McGinnis leads Illinois College over MacMurray
November 20, 2013
Junior forward Hannah McGinnis scored 32 points and grabbed 24 rebounds to lead Illinois College (1-1) to an 82-67 victory at home tonight over MacMurray College (0-3) in the annual cross-town rivalry game.
Senior guard Ashley Jenkins led the Highlanders with 14 points and Emily Riddle was also in double-figures with ten points. KayDee Carmody and Megan Duisen chipped in with nine points apiece, and Duisen led MacMurray on the boards with ten rebounds.
The Highlanders committed 31 turnovers and struggled from the line shooting only 42.9% (12-28).
Coach Derek James' club returns to action on December 4 when they open up SLIAC conference play at Eureka College in a 6PM start.


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- Apr 17:
- San Jose airport's elite corporate jet facility approved by City Council
- Apr 15:
- Controversy over San Jose's proposed elite corporate jet center
- Mercury News editorial: Approve Signature plan for San Jose Mineta airport
- Apr 9:
- Airport curfew delays decision on jet facility
- Google airplane facility goes before San Jose City Council
- Feb 15:
- Google's plan to park jets at San Jose airport is challenged by competitor
Mineta San Jose International Airport deserves a break. Or two. Or three. This could be the year.
One reason is the proposal by Signature Flight Support to develop a first-class general aviation facility on the west side of the airport in partnership with Google's corporate travel arm, Blue City Holdings.
The plan involves private construction of an $82 million facility and a 50-year land lease deal for the 29-acre airport property. It will bring more than $3 million a year to the airport and additional revenue to San Jose's general fund in property, sales and other taxes.
Mayor Chuck Reed's airport competitiveness committee will hear the details at a meeting Friday. Aviation Director Bill Sherry hopes for City Council approval of Signature's proposal in April and then fast tracking of permits to get construction under way this year. That sounds good to us, with the prospect of some 200 construction jobs. The facility will create about 36 jobs long term.
The Google partnership and Signature's network of quality facilities at airports worldwide are likely to attract more Silicon Valley corporate planes. That, in turn, should help strengthen valley companies' ties to San Jose.
San Jose's airport got walloped by the recession that clobbered the airline industry in 2008, making it difficult to cover construction bond payments for its new terminal. Fortunately, airport recovery has become a team sport. Silicon Valley business leaders have joined city officials in pitching carriers to take advantage of the South Bay tech industry, whose travelers -- trust us -- would rather not fight Highway 101 traffic to SFO.
There have been setbacks: Can you believe the Dreamliner got grounded just days after its first round-trip San Jose-to-Tokyo flight? But landing All Nippon Airways, or ANA, for that Tokyo run was a major coup, and the Dreamliner is a breakthrough design in comfort and technology, despite having a battery prone to hissy fits. Fortunately, Boeing is reported to have a battery fix ready to present to the FAA on Friday. Fingers crossed for an imminent reboot of the Tokyo service.
In the meantime, Virgin America is beginning San Jose-to-Los Angeles service -- another accomplishment for the business community. Virgin America's CEO, David Cush, has been active in the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and is said to be testing the water (or should we say air?) for further flights out of San Jose. This in turn inspired Delta Air Lines to add a Los Angeles flight from San Jose, providing more competition for Southwest, the airport's main carrier.
Occasionally people second-guess the new terminal, given the drop-off in business. It was bad timing for sure, but the new airport was, is and definitely will be needed. The old terminals were inadequate for even minimal service levels with post-Sept. 11 security procedures.
But even believers in the project have been frustrated with the long struggle. Let's hope 2013 is the turnaround year.


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A fish of a largely extinct group having fleshy lobed fins, including the probable ancestors of the amphibians. Compare with ray-finned fish.
- Subclass Crossopterygia (or Actinistia or Coelacanthimorpha): the only living representative is the coelacanth.
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- Among fish, the armoured placoderm and ostracoderm and marine lobe-finned fish (apart from the odd coelacanths) that so dominated the Devonian seas are all gone, to be replaced by an amazing diversity of sharks (Chondrichthyes).
- According to Hedges, by about 360 million years ago the transition of lobe-finned fish - prehistoric fish with fleshy fins - to four-limbed tetrapods was nearly complete.
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Fontaine Koi and Lily Pond Glass Vessel Bathroom Sinkby Fontaine
ITEM#: 1015545The stunning detail and color of this Fontaine Koi and Lily Pond vessel bathroom sink add breathtaking beauty to your bathroom decor. The print is nestled between two layers of tempered glass that is easy to clean and ensures a fade-free longevity. No matter what style your bathroom decor, this decorative sink gives your environment a unique and artistic touch your whole family can appreciate.
This brightly colored sink is a perfect centerpiece for your bathroom or powder room. The Koi print is housed between two layers of tempered glass, which protects the image and ensures that it will not fade or chip. The 0.5-inch glass is thick and durable, and the 1.75-inch drain hole diameter makes installation a quick and easy process.
- The Koi and Lily Pond print contained between two layers of tempered glass will not come off or fade
- Manufactured from double layered tempered glass
- Color: Koi and lily print
- Dimensions: 16 inches in diameter x 5.75 inches high
- Faucet setting: Vessel filler
- Glass thickness: 0.5 inch
- Material: Double-layered tempered glass
- Pop-up drain included: No
- Drain hole diameter: 1.75 inches
- Assembly required: No
- Minor variations in size and shape are to be expected due to production process. Dimensions provided are nominal and to be used for reference only. Do not rely upon dimensions provided to make any cuts. We recommend you receive the sink before cutting any surfaces.
- This sink is designed for flush mounting on flat surfaces. We are not responsible for custom installation issues. Deviations from recommended installations may void your warranty. Local building codes vary from state to state and even county to county.
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|Bowl Depth
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|6 in. H x 16.5 in. Diameter
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Beautiful sink
Purchased this several years ago. Has stood up well, still looks like an art piece and I've had many complements on it.Read More
Picture is a bit deceiving
I was given this sink as a gift. It is unique, it is pretty, and it is very heavy-however, I do agree with another reviewer-the picture is somewhat deceiving. In the picture it looks like a painted sink on glass, but when you get it, it looks like pictures sandwiched between glass. It doesn't have shadows or depth. Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it depends on how you "look at art". If you want something that looks very realistic, this isn't for you. If you are looking for something unique (and pretty good quality) that looks like a picture, then this may be the sink for you.Read More
Gorgeous sink
Bought this sink a year before starting our bathroom remodel. Chose our colors around the ivory color in the flowers. Installed easily with standard size pop up drain. I love that you can see the the design from any angle, even while sitting on the "throne" We installed an under sink LED light ring that makes this sink a perfect night light. Wow! Even more stunning. Thick, heavy glass sink is easy to clean. My husband likes it so much, that he wipes it out after every use. He never did that with the old sink, lol The print isn't perfect, but who cares. It's still looks like a work of art. Everyone comments on how beautiful our new sink is. We have it centered on a 6 foot vanity, with a blac marble counter top, and antique bronze faucet. Stunning!Read More
Very pretty and sturdy.
I am enjoying my sink. It is the centerpiece of the bathroom.Read More
Quality of images
Colors are vibrant. The outlines and color are not perfectly meshed so it looks somewhat cheap. :(Read More
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Koi sink
This sink is stunning! I designed a new build bathroom around this sink. The colors are rich and the design is outstanding. Very heavy -- have no worries about durability. Sits on knotty hickory cabinet with counter of 1x1 recycled content glass tiles using mostly greens also pulling a few red/orange tiles which brings out the color of the koi. Other good accent colors are cream or pale yellow, black and apricot (reminds me of an orange-cream icecream bar). There are variances of greens--none of which are turquoise or seafoam. The greens are more like seaweed and range from pale green to dark green--very rich colors! Note that there is no blue in this sink--it may be difficult to tell from the picture.It really is beautiful! The accent tile in the bath contain 1x1 natural stone and glass tiles with muted shades of green and brownish green. The salesman at the plumbing store where our contractor had us go said we got a very good deal on the koi sink. He didn't show us a single sink for under $400 which is why I am looking for more sinks on Overstock.com! (also, our plumber approved the koi sink saying it looked very well made). I used a single chrome faucet--be sure to get one that is the right height for the sink--this sink also looks great with oil rubbed bronze! Good luck on your projects!!Read More
Love it & so does everyone else
Order arrived on time & was packaged perfectly. This vessel sink is stunning. It's definately green, so don't hope for any blue as one reviewer stated. Glass was very thick & very well made, I couldnt find any flaws in it. I wasn't fond of the shiny chrome drain that came with it though. I thought it detracted from the serene beauty of the koi & pond, so I had to buy a seperate pop drain that was more earth toned (antiqued bronze). It made a big difference & really complimented the greens in the bowl. I wasn't worried about the extra cost of the drain b\c this was such a great value. A+Read More
I just received my koi sink today & it is gorgeous! The sink is made out of very, very thick glass with a stunning koi scene. I read all of the reviews with the majority the buyers being very happy with their purchase before I made my purchase. Someone mentioned that the images in their sink were not clear but fuzzy. Mine is clear with very good detailing. Another buyer said that the sink was blue. It is definitely not blue but a dark forest green or emerald green. The colors are rich & deep & expensive looking. You will not be disappointed with this fabulous sink! The sink comes with a silver stopper which one buyer mentioned. She said that she purchased an antique bronze one instead. I agree with her & I plan on purchasing a antique deep gold or bronze stopper & faucet to go with the sink as it makes it look more expensive than the chrome one. I am moving in the future & this sink will go into a Japanese bathroom that I am planning along with a huge koi picture & a round wool rug with koi swimming in water that I already have for the room so the whole look will be stunning. This is my 6th purchase from Overstock & I have been extremely happy with all of my items & I am very particular & not always the easiest person to please. I would definitely recommend this gorgeous sink to anyone! Do not hesitate to purchase it. You will love it & so will everyone else!!!Read More
Doesn't look like the picture
I had to send this back. I have been wanting this sink for at least 3 years. I was so disappointed when I opened the box. There was no shading, the fish were solid orange. There was no detail to the fish as there is in the picture. It looked at if someone cut out a fish shape from construction paper. The lilies were just while and orange, none of the light yellow shown in the picture. You could see the pixels in the picture of the fish. It's like a bad photo glued between 2 layers of glass. The sink was very heavy and of good quality. The glass was very thick, and I don't think it would have broken. I just wish it was as pretty as the picture representing it.Read More
This sink is beautiful! Very heavy and the design on both sides - inner and outer - of the sink really make it an outstanding addition to your bathroom. I have had so many nice comments on this sink and everyone is surprised at the price being so low. Great item!Read More
Questions & Answers
This item is currently in stock.
I bought this sink months and cannot use it. Waited too long to return it. It is brand new if you want to contact me: email@example.com
Why did you choose this product?
design and construction (materials and method)
beautiful striking addition to my dowdy powder room
renovating bathroom, the sink is beautiful
Beautiful design. Looks expensive and unique.
It's beautiful and cheaper than what I seen on other sites.
Had seen it on another site and it was a lot cheaper here and still included free shipping. I hope it is as beautiful as it looks!
I thought the sink looked nice.
beautiful basin Just remodeled bath and wanted to create custom vanity
it's beautiful
looks awesome!
unique and beautiful
looks very pretty online. I have read the reviews, most are good. I've been wanting it for a while and overstock as the best price
Updating the bathroom.
Very pretty and unusual.
Could this sink be undermounted? I just don't want a vessel sink but I've loved this sink for a long time.
Hello emmasaunt, unfortunately this item is out of stock. We currently do not have inventory to check, and cannot guarantee the item will be restocked. Thank you for shopping with us.
The spout height of the faucet I am considering is 8 inches and the reach is 4.8. Is that adequate for this vessel sink?
Hello alohacraft, according to the sink dimensions an 8 inch tall faucet would be short for this sink. Here is an example of sink with a 12.7 inch height and a 5.7 inch reach: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Elite-N125F371023-Koi-and-Lily-Pond-Tempered-Glass-Bathroom-Vessel-Sink-With-Faucet-Combo/8351796/product.html A faucet any shorter than this height would make it difficult to get your hands under the running water. Thank you for shopping with us. Vicki H
The installation instruction sheet shows the drain size is 1.75 inches and a cushion-O and Base ring that are placed between the bottom of the sink and the countertop. Where can I get these items and know they will match? Are there any other items I'll need to install this vessel that are not mentioned?
Hello alohacraft, you can purchase the items at a local hardware store. They are a standard size so there should be no problems matching them to your new vessel sink. You will also need a 1.75 inch pop up drain to complete the installation. Thank you for shopping with us. Vicki H
What size pop up drain does this require as I need to replace mine . IS it 1.5" 1.5/8" or 1.75" ??? Also where can I get the required washers ? thank you .
Hello julius2118, the drain size is 1.75 inches. You would be able to get the washers at your local hardware store. Have a great day!
The installation instruction sheet shows a cushion-O and Base ring that are placed between the bottom of the sink and the countertop. These items were not included. Do you sell these as separate items? Where on your website do I select/order them?
I was able to find mine at *****
Hello furo1, thank you for your inquiry; you will be contacted by Customer Care.
What height vessel faucet should be ordered? I am looking at a 13.5 inch and want to know if that is too high/big?
13.5" from counter to top of fixture is exactly the dimension of the faucet I used with this sink. It still gets rave reviews from everyone and no pushing to get children to wash their hands as they try to catch the fish. I used a single lever satin finish chrome...but any finish would work.
Hi redgranite2014, That should work great. Thank you for shopping with us.
I have had this sink for about 3 years and love it. On the bottom of the drain piece there is a rubber part that has disintegrated off and the tailpiece washer has also corroded. Do u know where I can get replacement parts?
There are replacement washers for pop-up drains on **** (search for: washers for pop-up drains). Most plumbing supply businesses and so on.
Is this sink UPC plumbing code approved?
Hello pilotamd, This sink has received excellent reviews! No, this glass vessel sink is not UPC coded because it does not have an overflow drain. Only a few municipalities require glass sinks to be UPC coded, the city of Los Angeles and one of the Carolina's. Please check with your city or local plumbing inspector for requirements. I hope this information helps. Thanks for shopping with us.
I have it in my bathroom and love it...several years now and still looks great...alt
Hi there, I'm from Australia, just wondering if this product comes in smaller size? I'm looking for one that is 12 inch diameter. If not do you have any recommended vessel sink that has the size I'm after? Thanks
thank you for your question. This sink does not currently come in a smaller size. 12 inch vessel sink is not a very common size in our inventory. This Item #: 14003980 may interest you. Have a great day!
one of my rubber rim protectors keeps coming off, how can I get another one?
Thank you for your inquiry; you will be contacted by Customer Care.
Will this gizmo fit this sink please? http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Kraus-Vessel-Sink-Pop-up-Drain-and-Mounting-Ring/3682602/product.html
Thank you for contacting us,yes, that will fit. Please let me know if you have any further question.
I love the sink but the instructions show hardware for installing it that isn't included. Should it have been included or does it have to be purchased separately?
You will need to purchase the hardware separately.
I would love to order one or two of your glass vessel sinks, but am extremely disappointed to note that you won't ship them to Canada. I was excited when I learned that Overstock.com was now shipping to Canada, but it appears that you are overly selective about the goods that you will ship. Please advise your rationale to not ship these sinks to your northern neighbours!
Unfortunately we do have some limitations as to what we are able to ship to internationally. These are mostly due to restrictions with customs. We also have restrictions due to our shipping contracts our warehouses have with the carriers. Unfortunately they have contracts with the warehouses that we ship through and there are only certain items we can ship internationally
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Updates from the Autism Treatment Network Registry: What Do We Know About Medical Issues in Autism?
Guest Blogger: Nancy Jones, Autism Speaks ATN/CTN program director
Since its inception, IMFAR has been pivotal in promoting interest in autism research and disseminating findings. These have included findings from treatment studies and interdisciplinary research networks such as ACE, STAART and CPEA. The Autism Treatment Network (ATN) is a unique network that seeks to improve care for families and can serve as a platform for research. The ATN maintains a patient registry that had grown to over 2100 children who are seen for clinical care at the 14 ATN centers across the U.S. and Canada
The ATN reported new findings from its database on the use of psychotropic drugs, use of complementary and alternative medicine approaches, sleep and GI disorders. On Saturday, the ATN led an Invited Educational Symposium on medical co-morbidities. Chaired by Autism Speaks vice president of Clinical Programs, Clara Lajonchere, the panel featured presentations by George Fuchs, M.D. (GI specialist from UAMS; chair of the GI committee), Beth Malow, M.D. (sleep specialist from Vanderbilt University, chair of the sleep committee), Sarah Spence, M.D. (NIMH neurologist and external advisor to the ATN) and ATN Medical Director Dan Coury, M.D.
(View study abstracts and search "ATN" to find the four posters/presentations, learn more about the educational symposium and to see other work based on data from individual ATN sites.)
There are a number of key themes that emerged from the discussion of the findings:
- Rates of GI dysfunction (45%), sleep problems (65%), and psychopharm use (27%) in ASD from the ATN database are consistent with previous research and reports from clinical practice. This provides further confirmation to the need to continuing pursuing treatment and care standards for the issues.
- The diagnostic and treatment algorithms ("decision trees" to guide physician diagnosis and treatment decisions) that are currently being piloted in the ATN will become the basis for guidelines that can be shared broadly amongst treating physicians, in partnership with professional medical societies. This could be a model for other developmental disorders.
- While not a research network, the ATN is poised to address research directly relevant to clinical care and treatment. Dr. Coury described six on-going studies including a randomized controlled trial of a sleep intervention, a large scale study of nutritional status, and recently launched studies on iron status and metabolism, bone density in children with ASD, the relation of sleep and psychiatric comorbidities, and identification of a specific metabolic disorder (creatine deficiency).
- In all the areas, there is still a great need for additional evidence to support the development of evidence-based standards. But findings to date help us several ways:
- Presentations of these findings at meetings like IMFAR and at professional meetings such as NASPGHAN (GI), SLEEP, and the Pediatric Academic Society are helping raise awareness about these issues, and are informative for specialists with little knowledge or experience caring for children with ASD.
- They also guide us towards key areas to pursue to support improvements in treatment and care: characterizing the nature of these medical disorders as they manifest in children with ASD; conducting large controlled trials of single treatments; doing comparative effectiveness research to determine relative effectiveness of different types of treatment, taking advantage of large datasets (such as ATN as well as genetic databases); disseminating our best evidence to the practicing physician community.
There is great hope in what can be done through the continued collaboration of clinicians, medical specialists, researchers and families. As Dr. Coury remarked, "We may face challenges, but the ATN is currently the only bi-national, multi-site care network of this type for autism. The power of this network is its members – not just the member hospitals and clinicians, but also the family and professional communities to which they are connected." The contribution of each of our partners is essential to ensuring that top of the line care and the utmost respect is always given to ATN patients.
To read complete coverage from IMFAR, please visit http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science_news/imfar_2010.php
May 25, 2010 at 7:57 am
asthma, allergies, bowel problems, sinus infections, dietary problems (will only eat mac & cheese, chips, crackers ) otherwise gags, given resperdol and antidepressent since age four (now 12 years old) behaviors have improved but has crying jags. wonder if head hurts he can't speak only yes and no and don't know if he understands questions about how he feels. his drs seem to ignore health problems
May 25, 2010 at 11:36 am
Joan, my child has the same problems. I agree progress needs to come faster. Addressing human suffering should be the foremost priority.
ATN is a good start but without active parent involvement and leadership at a national and local level there will never be the same sense of urgency or first hand medical experience. I would never have believed autism could be this medically complex if I had not lived it with my son.
May 25, 2010 at 10:27 pm
More, more, more mito/fod please.
Thank you ATN/Autism Speaks.


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STOCKTON - University of the Pacific and Kaiser Permanente are partnering on their first Comprehensive Community Health Clinic set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Saturday.
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Cricket Q-Zone Professional Dryer
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Cricket Centrix Q-Zone Dryer offers Insanely Quiet technology greatly reduces salon noise pollution.
Based on 17 Reviews
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Apr 19, 2011
Too Bulky And Heavy
I ordered this Cricket dryer based on the rave reviews, but when I used it, I found it twice as heavy and double the size of my current dryer. The motor compartment is so big that when I dried the back of my hair, I kept hitting my head with the motor housing. I disliked it so much I sent it back to Folica.
8 out of 13 shoppers thought this review was helpful.
Dec 25, 2010
Awesome Hari Dryer!!
I've been using my Q-zone for a few weeks now and I am very satisfied with this product!
SUPER QUIET! Especially compared to my old department store dryer! Definitely stands up to it's name :)
Dries hair quickly--less than half time compared to old dryer
Air flow is controlled, yet powerful--doesn't feel like I'm in a wind tunner at highest setting
Great lint/dust grill design--easy to clean
Doesn't overheat or have problems with a hot motor (no weird burn smells)
Solid dryer--weight is evenly distributed and has good ergonomics.
Slight 'new dryer' smell while drying--hopefully will dissipate over time; but even so, it's a minor issue but thought I should mention it
Odd shape--not easy to pack for trips or for small storage areas (hint hint... travel size Q-Zone dryer, please, Cricket??)
*The price--seriously, $100+ for any hair device is outrageous in my opinion... but alas--worth the price!
My favorite thing besides the quiet factor, is that my hair not only dries quickly, but that hair looks GREAT after drying. No additional brushing or styling necessary if in a hurry. I used to hate the chore of drying my hair after showering, but drying time has been reduced from 20+ minutes to less than 10 min!! With additional styling/products, I can get awesome looking hair in 15 min TOTAL--this ROCKS!! I have THICK, COURSE, LONG asian hair that typically looked like a tangled, brittle mess after drying with my old dryer, but with the Q-Zone--I swear my hair lays perfectly and feels silkier after drying. I've received many compliments about my hair recently, too. Whether due to the results of Q-Zone's mad skillz at drying or whether I've just had a strong run of good hair days has yet to be determined. My bet is on my cool new dryer! ;)
15 out of 15 shoppers thought this review was helpful.
Dec 5, 2010
Perfect For Fine Hair, Not Too Powerful!
So this dryer was the 5th one I ordered from Folica. All the other ones claimed low wattage, however when I tried them all, they blew way too hard and left my fine, shoulder length hair in a tangled mess. I decided to order one more dryer to try and I'm glad I did! This one is amazing! On the low setting it's perfect for fine hair. It dries well, makes hair super smooth, don't even need a flat iron after drying!! It's amazing! This one is 1500 watts, the others I tried were Solia, turbo power (red one), sedu 4000i, solano original, and Chi red one-- actually this one would have worked well also, but I liked this Cricket one better. All the ones I listed are lower wattage (1300-1800) but all blew very forceful except the Chi. Definitely recommend this Cricket for anyone. VERY quiet also!
10 out of 10 shoppers thought this review was helpful.
Oct 26, 2010
Very Impressed!
Wonderful! It's not silent, that's impossible, but it is about a 1/4 of the noise of my Conair that I loved and at a much more appealing pitch than most other dryers. I bought this at the request of the boyfriend that I used to rudely wake up every morning when I turned my blowdryer on and this one doesn't wake him up at all. Well worth the money.
12 out of 13 shoppers thought this review was helpful.
Jun 24, 2010
Finally A Quiet Hairdryer!
Ive been looking for a 'quiet' dryer for a long time. I did extensive online research before buying and I could not be happier. This dryer is AWESOME. The sound is so much quieter than any others. The HIGH setting sounds like most professional dryers lowest setting. I can finally dry my hair in peace & quiet. If you have a boyfriend, husband, and/or children who you dont want to bother & wake up in the morning, this is the dryer!! It also drys fantastic, doesnt burn my scalp, and makes my fine wavy hair frizz free which is important since I live in a such humid climate.
18 out of 18 shoppers thought this review was helpful.
Apr 20, 2010
Cricket Q-zone Dryer
I have been looking for a good quality, QUIET hair dryer and the Cricket Q-Zone Dryer delivers! It must be a fourth of the sound of a regular dryer - really great - I love it! Also leaves my hair feeling silky, smooth and static-free.
13 out of 14 shoppers thought this review was helpful.
Wethersfield, CT USA
Feb 9, 2010
Love It
This hair dryer is great. I have never spent much on a hairdryer before so I was a bit hesitant but did some on-line research along with speaking to my hair dresser & realized it could make quite a difference. I read about this dryer in my Redbook magazine & they rated it highly based on its abilities and that it was much less noisy than most models. I agree with their recommendation 100%! My hair dries quickly with this dryer, is smooth with no frizz & the low volume is a nice feature- I definitely recommend it.
33 out of 33 shoppers thought this review was helpful.