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Starshine Roshell: TV teaches kids survival skills: That's my story and I'm sticking to it
I'm what you might call a selective consumer of news. I like stories that make me feel better about my flaws and foibles, that buttress my skewed and even irresponsible but terribly comfy world view. For example, I skim right over articles that beat the tired old "you should exercise" drum. But I memorize whole paragraphs of stories about people who got hurt or died while exercising, proving once and for all that no good comes from needless sweating, which is just as I suspected.
See how this works?
I eschew news reports about people who've failed in life because their parents were divorced or worked outside the home or fed them carbs. Feh, who needs the guilt? I'm always on the lookout for tales that justify my lazy parenting — but the dang things are hard to come by.
Or at least they were until Nicholas Joy whooshed into the spotlight last week. The Massachusetts teen became lost in the Maine wilderness while on a ski trip with his dad and was found by rescuers two days later — cold and hungry, but otherwise utterly unscathed. How did the 17-year-old manage to survive two full nights in a blinding snowstorm with strong winds, temperatures in the low teens and nothing but the clothes he was wearing?
By using skills he learned from watching TV.
A fan of the survival show "Man vs. Wild," Joy became separated from his father when he veered off the main ski trail on a late run down Sugarloaf Mountain. Unable to find his way back before nightfall, he put into action the pointers he'd picked up from his favorite reality series. Staying hydrated with water from a nearby stream, he built an igloo out of pine needles, branches and snow, and hunkered down inside, blanketing himself in leaves.
This is exactly the sort of news I clamor for, not only because it ends in a heartwarming family reunion and speaks to the perseverance and ingenuity of the human spirit. But because it means I'm not necessarily destroying my children when I let them watch television. Which, I'm just going to tell you, is often.
Is it possible that while my kids are staring passively at today's pudding-brain programming (oh, who am I kidding, I saw every episode of "Three's Company" six times), they are actually learning important — even lifesaving — skills? Is there wisdom behind that flat-screen? Is there salvation even?
I could argue that watching "The Good Wife" obsessively has taught me some wicked-cool courtroom tricks in case I ever, er, veer off the path of the law. And "Downton Abbey" certainly schooled me in surviving the icy chill of a dinner with English aristocrats.
I asked my kids if they've gleaned anything from the boob tube that would help them survive a scary situation. Sure enough, my second-grader swears that he can navigate his way through a desert on foot thanks to old episodes of "Tin Tin." "When you're really thirsty, you sometimes see a big pool of water that's actually a mirage," he says. "Unless you're Captain Haddock, and then you see a big pool of whiskey. But either way you shouldn't try to drink it."
My teenager is certain that he could survive a zombie apocalypse thanks to "Walking Dead," and says that watching three seasons of "Breaking Bad" has ensured he will never be laid to waste by drug dealers. "Selling drugs pays off in the short term," he explains, "but it's a bad idea in the long run because people try to kill you."
You heard 'em. I'm vindicated. And to any other moms out there who collect feel-good headlines to rationalize their laissez-faire parenting, I offer you this: BROTHERS AVOID PITFALLS OF BOOZE AND METH THANKS TO NETFLIX STREAMING.
You're welcome.
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Two weeks ago, I posted about Vice President Biden's announcement of new initiatives from the federal government to improve the response to sexual and domestic violence. This week, I spoke with Kristina Rose, Deputy Director of the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), to discuss NIJ's new sexual assault kit action research project.
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Survivor's Story: Helena
"For my 17th birthday, in 1996, my mom gave me a vintage VW Rabbit. Days later, at a self-service car wash practically in view of my home, a stranger approached me and forced me into the car at knife point, instructed me to drive to several locations, and repeatedly assaulted me."

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Our featured blogger this week is Sherrie of This WAHM is Getting Healthier . One of the things we really like about Sherrie's blog is the simple layout which directs the focus to her witty and very real writing.
Why did you start your blog? This WAHM is getting Healthier was started as a way to help me keep my weight loss and healthier lifestyle goals, progress, and setbacks on track. It's not just about weight loss, but healthy cooking, work-life balance, exercise, and a healthier mind.
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I have no Facebook presence to speak of (for better or worse), but if you do, and if you're involved in the pharma/biotech area, you might want to check out this report. Someone (or some group) has been setting up a whole network of fake identities there, and you have to wonder just what the motive is. Nature News has more.
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1. anon the II on April 30, 2009 12:36 PM writes...
Saw something similar on Linked In.
Pharmagossip mentioned this one.
2. Jeremiah on April 30, 2009 1:21 PM writes...
Sounds like a good reason to set up your own facebook account before someone sets it up for you...
3. startup on April 30, 2009 3:10 PM writes...
I imagine the motive is not that different from that of Nature News. To "log in or make a payment".
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Maybe the perpetrator works at Sequenom. Check out this story:
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I know just how these guys feel! That damn "EJ Kory" I friended wasn't the real deal at all.
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Thanks for the note. If any of your readers are victims of the Facebook Faker, I'd love to hear from them.
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Prime Minister George Papandreou's speech on Saturday evening in Thessaloniki was designed to reassure not only his Greek citizens that all would be well but also that those holding Greek sovereign debt would be getting their money back. The government's top priority, he said, is "to save the country from bankruptcy."
Said Papandreou: "We have taken the decision to fight to avoid a catastrophe for our country and its citizens: bankruptcy. We will remain in the Euro. And this meant and means difficult decisions.... If this year the recession [already in its third year] is markedly greater than the estimates of international organisations on which the medium-term fiscal plan [to obtain additional bailouts from the European Central Bank] was based, despite that, Greece will make its fiscal targets, doing all that's needed in this direction."
Collectivist statists from America to southern Europe are singing a familiar tune: The private sector is to blame for the economic nightmare that they have created. The Obama administration began complaining that businesses with cash were not instantly using that cash to hire employees, whether market conditions made that a prudent decision or not. Now the Greek government is issuing more bonds and, according to the condition of their second proposed bailout by the European Union, is being required to convince private investors to acquire the vast majority of the new debt of the Greek government.
The feedback that the Greek government is getting over its sovereign debt crisis is more than just from the private sector. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, whose own job hangs by a thread and who has just been limited by Germany's Constitutional Court in using German assets to solve the Greek sovereign debt crisis, is now acknowledging that it was a mistake to admit Greece to the European Union. Merkel remained committed, however, to keeping Greece in the union, provided that no more help is needed from nations with stable and sound fiscal policies, and the Chancellor also warned the rest of the "PIIGS" nations to expect no more bailouts. European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet echoed Merkel's sentiments, and warned that the purpose of the ECB was to maintain the stability of the euro and not to protect nations that incurred debt far beyond the nations' ability to repay those debts.
The FBI is investigating bankrupt solar-panel maker Solyndra after the company secured more than $500 million in loan guarantees from the federal government. Glorified by President Obama as "the future" of clean energy and a "testament to American ingenuity and dynamism," Solyndra headquarters was raided by FBI agents on Thursday, as allegations were made that executives knowingly misled the government in an attempt to swindle $535 million in federal loan guarantees. FBI spokesman Peter Lee said the investigation commenced following a request by Energy Department inspector general Gregory Friedman, who alleged that the department's clean-energy loan program lacks "transparency and accountability."
The investigation launched a week after the Silicon Valley solar company filed bankruptcy, which resulted in immediate layoffs for 1,100 workers. The company has gleaned raving reviews from the Obama administration, as the President branded the company as a poster child for clean energy: "Companies like Solyndra are leading the way toward a brighter and more prosperous future."
In his talk on Thursday to the Economic Club of Minneapolis, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned the Congressional Supercommittee not to cut government spending by too much, and that if the economy continues to slide into another recession, the Fed has tools to meet the challenge.
Speaking over the heads of his audience directly to the Supercommittee, Bernanke warned that "while prompt and decisive action to put the government's finances on a sustainable trajectory is urgently needed, fiscal policymakers [i.e., you members of the Supercommittee] should not, as a consequence, disregard the fragility of the economic recovery." In other words, it's OK to do a little nibbling around the edges of government spending, but anything that would cut such spending seriously needs to be avoided altogether, at least until the economy gets back on its feet.
And that's the problem. With the economy stalled, consumer spending slowing, factory production dropping, job growth at zero, 14 million Americans unemployed, jobless claims increasing, 42 million on food stamps, and consumer and investor confidence at its lowest levels in years, jumpstarting the economy is going to be a Herculean task even for the Fed.
Hundreds of protestors from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) breached the Port of Longview in Washington state, dumping grain, damaging railroad cars, and assaulting security guards. After tearing down the port's gates early Thursday morning, 500 Longshoremen workers trashed the guard shack and held six port guards hostage.
The turmoil began Wednesday night when Longview's first grain shipment arrived. Led by ILWU President Robert McEllrath, union demonstrators obstructed the shipment by blocking the tracks, which resulted in 19 arrests and a violation of a federal restraining order lodged against the union last week for death threats and physical assaults.
Ironically, the incident stemmed from a union shop hiring a contractor that staffs other union laborers, but the ILWU believes it should still have the right to work at the facility.
"I am sending this Congress a plan that you should pass right away. It's called the American Jobs Act. There should be nothing controversial about this legislation," President Barack Obama stated in his Thursday evening speech to a joint session of Congress. He then proceeded to propose modest tax cuts, significant spending increases, an unemployment insurance extension, Medicare and Medicaid reform, and tax loophole closures — all told, an estimated $447 billion in reduced revenue and increased outlays. It is difficult to fathom how such a plan could fail to be controversial.
Throughout his 33-minute speech Obama did his best to appear above the political fray, peppering his remarks with both conservative and liberal sentiments and chiding members of both parties for what he considered rigid adherence to ideology. At the outset he sounded like a Republican, offering a paean to the free market: "Ultimately, our recovery will be driven not by Washington, but by our businesses and our workers." He proposed tax cuts and credits. He agreed that some spending is wasteful and some regulations are burdensome. He promised that his proposals would not add to the deficit. In the end, however, his spending proposals and — especially — his robust, spirited defense of big government left no doubt as to where his sympathies lay.
History is replete with the deeds of successful individuals. Some rose to prominence as the builders of businesses while others served as the leaders of some noteworthy organizations. Still more made their marks as philanthropists, or served their nations in patriotic or religious endeavors, or spent their time and energy to make their own communities better places to live. There are very few of course who, in a busy lifetime, do all of this. William J. Grede was one of those very few.
Born in 1897 and raised in Milwaukee, Bill Grede never considered any other place home. The product of strict but loving parents (his stepmother, whom his dad, Henry, married after his first wife died, was to Bill "the only mother I ever knew"), Bill went to work at his father's carriage shop during summers when he was 14. He later worked at Uncle Art's tire store. The experiences he gained at both taught him two very important lessons: 1) always provide quality products and service; and 2) there is profit to be made in integrity.
During Bill's early years, the Milwaukee area was a hotbed of socialism.
China may soon be the largest economy in the world. It has always had those things required to be a giant on the world stage: very industrious people culturally inured to thrift, a large nation with diverse climatic conditions, and a huge population. As Dr. Thomas Sowell has pointed out in his brilliant studies of ethnic characteristics, throughout Asia the Chinese people have been the most financially successful.
Malaya and Indonesia, for example, are lands in which a large percentage of the income and wealth is in the hands of ethnic Chinese immigrants. Hong Kong, long before Britain left when its 99-year lease expired, had among the highest standards of living in the Eastern Hemisphere. Singapore, too, far outstrips most other lands in Southeast Asia.
Chinese-Americans have also proven very capable professionals and entrepreneurs, starting from the very bottom of the socio-economic scale — lacking not only English language skills and a phonetic script, but a background in the Judeo-Christian religious traditions, and with a distinctive appearance that make them easy to recognize.
Unbeknownst to most Americans listening to 2012 campaign rhetoric, what's being pitched is "free-market socialism." An oxymoron? Not exactly. "Free-market socialism," a version of "market socialism," is so named because it does not involve planners, as most of us understand that word. It is, in essence, a kinder and gentler form of highly regulated enterprise that nevertheless steers a nation toward an entitlement society with an emphasis on government-supplied jobs under the guise of entrepreneurship and "open" markets.
Because "socialism," per se, carries negative connotations for most Americans — most younger voters don't know exactly what it means anyway — it's fairly easy to deceive the public into believing a candidate stands for free-market principles, as in the Founders' vision, and still accept a welfare state, complete with bailouts, federal control of production, and government-created jobs, using the private sector only as proxies (contract entities).
The term "free-market socialism" was first bandied about on American college campuses in the 1960s by political science professors capitalizing on leftist-generated student rebellions. Purportedly, it combined a functional system of entitlements with a highly regulated (and therefore "fair") free-market.
The National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) assault on American manufacturing may soon be arrested. As readers of The New American are aware, in what some have called its "worst decision," the NLRB unloaded its regulatory arsenal on American aircraft manufacturer Boeing, Inc. and nearly eliminated a thousand jobs -- American jobs -- in the process.
With the American economy mired in the contrived quicksand of the Federal Reserve's boom/bust cycle, Boeing struck out and threw a rope of hope to thousands of American families by opening a new 787 Dreamliner assembly plant in South Carolina. For such an ambitious undertaking, the Chicago-based aerospace and defense company received nearly universal praise. One prominent exception: the federal government in the form of the NLRB.
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PHOTOS: 2 arrested after 35 poached alligators found on truck
An early morning traffic stop Thursday by Glades County Sheriff's Office deputies led to the arrest of two men on charges of alligator poaching.
When deputies stopped a pickup on Highway 78 near Moore Haven and looked in the bed of the truck, they discovered 35 dead alligators piled on top of each other and a bag containing 19 live alligator hatchlings. Only one of the alligators was legally tagged.
At that point, deputies called officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to investigate.
FWC investigators charged Joel M. Green, 47, of Fort Myers and Donald T. Strenth, 22, of Moore Haven with 54 felony counts each on illegal possession of American alligators.
Both men are being held at the Glades County Jail with no bond.
The alligators were taken to a licensed processor, and the hides will be retained for evidence. The live hatchlings were returned to the wild. It is unclear where the alligators came from or what the men were doing with them.
"We hope this case sends a strong message to any would-be poachers," said FWC investigator Capt. Jeff Ardelean. "We will find you and hold you accountable for wildlife law violations."
American alligators are protected under state law. It is unlawful to kill, injure, capture or possess, or to attempt to kill, injure, capture or possess an American alligator without authorization from the FWC.
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2014-15: Redshirted in basketball due to NCAA transfer rules.
Minnesota (2012-13): Appeared in nine games for the Gophers ... Finished with four points in six minutes against Northwestern ... Missed first 11 games with a broken hand.
High School: Three-time Wisconsin Division 2 All-State selection ... Three-time All-Big Rivers Conference First Team honoree ... Led his high school to a 24-2 record and a conference title his senior year ... Rice Lake High School's all-time leading scorer, compiling 1,356 points in three years ... Averaged 20.1 points and 8.9 boards as a senior ... Took third place in the 2012 American Family Insurance High School Dunk Championships ... Set state record high jump of seven feet, one inch in the 2012 regional meet.
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The Importance of Being *Outside*
The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be. – Anne Frank
The clocks have sprung forward, spring break season has started, and the world is in a state of change – happy spring everyone! It's time to come out of the hot-chocolate-sipping, warm-cozy-clothes wearing hibernation from the last three months and see the sunshine. Though, this is a terrifically hard task given the amount of hardships that cover the pages of the news these days. Natural disasters, senseless killings, and government bickering seem to be all that fills our ears, not to mention the weight of our own personal feelings. It's always around this spring cleaning time that I get the most emotional, disconnected, and confused. But, there was recently an article that has helped me to think of things differently – it told me to go outside.
This seems like simple advice, right? Our parents have been telling us for years to get off the computer and enjoy some fresh air. But, that's difficult when social media and the deep space of the internet has so much for our minds and imaginations. The Huffington Post and New York Times both published studies about the health and emotional benefits of exercising, reading, and just being outside. So, this is nothing new, but I think it is particularly relevant this time of year and during out NIHN 2.0 campaign.
During college, I worked at ropes course that focused on teambuilding and communication for all kinds of groups- clubs, businesses, and everything in between. Whether it was snowing or hailing, we donned a post-officeesque mantra and marched outside despite the initial doubts and pleas of the participants. It always happened that the group completely changed as soon we started moving; there is just something about the magic of the outdoors that diffuses our minds and lets our bodies become aware in a whole different way. And, for many of the participants, the outdoors created a space to talk about frustrations, emotions, reflections, and thoughts that can't often come out in a classroom or behind a computer screen. Yesterday, I was remembering some of these groups when I decided to go for a late run to clear my head. The loss of a loved one, work, and friends seemed to be all I could think about, despite my best efforts to get lost in the world of On the Road. It was only when I walked outside, felt the wind, and watched the sunset that changed my whole perspective. And, it made my love the earth even more. (Has anyone seen that scene in Titan A.E?)
There is a growing movement in our society that is bringing things back to being local. More and more restaurants and food stores have unprocessed, organic, fair trade products. This is wonderful for our communities, farmers, and workers who give us healthy food for our souls and bodies. However, I often forget how much effort the entire process actually is. Being outside, I remembered how I am completely incapable of even growing simple herbs – I definitely did not inherit a green thumb. However, a few years ago, my town opened up space for a community garden, with each person getting a small plot of land. Ever since, people are constantly out helping, talking, and working with each other – and there is a huge sense of accomplishment and community (even if the rabbits do eat your tomatoes). For the HPA and NIHN 2.0 to be a lasting success, we need this community thought to stick and connect to more people. Perhaps if more people went outside, they would start to understand where the cause begins.
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Bob The Musical tells the story of a man who hits his head and can hear the inner songs of people's hearts. Thus, turning the world around him into a musical. The project has passed through many hands over the last five-plus years. Some good, some terrible, but I can't agree more with Lord and Miller on board. This could be the best musical since South Park: Bigger, Longer, Uncut. Especially if there is a scene with Juggalos. PLEASE let there be a scene with Juggalos. (THR)
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In the early 19th century, mountain men and Indians combed the Rocky Mountains, trapping beaver to supply the demand for exclusive top hats made from beaver fur. At an annual gathering called a "Rendezvous", trappers would sell their beaver pelts to buy supplies for the following years trapping. In 1837, artist Alfred Jacob Miller chronicled his 2,400 mile round-trip to the Green River Rendezvous as well as the rowdy event itself. He was the first artist to travel west of the continental divide and brought back approximately two hundred watercolor sketches of a land never seen by his fellow Americans.
More than a century later, in the 1950's, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. sponsored a competition to paint murals for the newly built Jackson Lake Lodge. Rockefeller chose "The Fur Traders and Trappers of the Early West" as the murals' theme, recalling the mountain man period began in the wake of the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery expedition.
Carl Roters, a professor of art at Syracuse University, won the commission; basing his murals on Miller's sketches. Roters' project spanned two years and in 1959 the ten Rendezvous Mural panels were installed in the Mural Room of the Jackson Lake Lodge. They accurately illustrate the 1837 Rendezvous, portraying the famous participants and span two walls of the restaurant - nearly twenty eight feet in length.
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What I Wish I Had Been Told About the College Admissions ProcessYou might think you don't have to get serious about college until your senior year of high school. False! Not only do colleges look at your entire high school career when making their decisions; all four years of high school should be focused on preparing for college. Here's a list of tips pertaining to college preparations that I wish I had ...Published 6 months ago |
The 7 Rules of Being a Good RoommateThrough hearing the stories of my friends' roommate problems and through being a roommate myself, I've learned some of the do's and don'ts of roommate-hood. Some roommate rules are just common courtesy (or seem like they should be), but others aren't as obvious until you've either experienced the problem or have been labeled as the problem. Below are seven rules to ...Published 6 months ago |
What I've Learned in College…So FarI have been in college for nearly three years. Now, with just a single semester left to complete, I've been thinking about what I would have liked to have known years ago. If you're a high school junior or senior, you will hear piece after piece of advice in the coming months. Everyone will have some tidbit to chip in—don't procrastinate, ...Published 7 months ago |
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SHAWANO, Wis.- The city of Shawano is dealing with water valves breaking and flooding businesses on Main Street.
All this barely a decade after expensive reconstruction work was done in the area. Now crews need to figure out what's going wrong after three bursts in the last five years, with the latest being just last week.
Tom True and his wife own Tom's Tap on Main Street, they've had to clean up after one of the water main breaks.
"Oh it was huge, everything in the basement was damaged," remembered True.
The clamp on the water main, the part bringing water into each of the businesses, broke and True's basement flooded. It's a growing problem, business owners say needs to be addressed.
"It's going to be costly on the other hand it's very costly for the individual businesses, such as myself and Farm's Inn and every other one down here, if the water mains do break and your buildings get damaged," said True.
Breaks began happening after a major reconstruction project on Main Street back in 2002, at that time the water mains were replaced.
According to Shawano city administrator Brian Knapp the clamps shouldn't be failing. He says the new parts should last at least 40 years, but there seems to be an issue with the new clamps.
"Those clamps unfortunately are corroding and a number of them have failed,:" said Knapp.
City administrators say it could be a manufacturer defect. If that's the case every clamp for every business would need to be replaced.
The other option for the breaks is a soil issue. Either way the City of Shawano is looking at a long and expensive fix.
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The Rooms and Suites at Ocean Terrace Inn
Ocean Terrace Inn has been designed to offer some of St. Kitts most spectacular views, fine accommodations and impeccable service. The 50 perfectly appointed air-conditioned guest rooms and suites have private furnished balconies or patios. The hotel has the most fabulous views, with the stairs and walkways winding in every direction. Rooms are on all levels so prepare for the many steps which may be a challenge for some, but get ready to experience some of the most breathtaking and dramatic views in the Caribbean. When planning your visit to our resort, choose from a full selection of superb accommodations including:
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Click on 'Book Now' for Rates and Availability. Rates are based on European Plan for single or double occupancy and do not include food or beverages. Rates are subject to 10% Service Charge and 12% Government Tax. Extra person charge is USD $40 per person per night.BOOK NOW
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Should it be necessary that you check-out early, there will early check-out Fee of a minimum of one night's stay up to a maximum of three night's stay, depending on the occupancy of the hotel.
Children's Policy
Each child under 12 sharing the same room with two paid adults, stays free and eats free from kids menu. (i.e. This applies to 2 adults and one child. If however there is a family of 4 with 2 adults and 2 children, only one child stays and eats free and the second child pays for their meals and the additional person rate of USD$40.00 per night).
Meal Plans
(Exclusive of Service Charge & Tax) We have two choices of breakfast menus to choose from. We have a Buffet Continental Breakfast (CP), which is ideal for those who enjoy a light breakfast or for those who are busy and on the run. Plus we have a Full Breakfast (BP) with several hot dish choices. Our Dinner Menus are à la carte with a Special of the Day. Our menu prices are exclusive of Service Charge & Tax. Or you can book a Meal Plan in advance that is right for you and save! US$12 CP (Buffet Continental Breakfast) US$16 BP (Full Breakfast) US$46 MAP (Full Breakfast & Dinner). The Meal Plans are per person per day and are subject to 10% Service Charge and 12% Government Tax. The Meal Plans must be added to the entire length of stay and booked prior to your arrival.
The Cancellation/No Show Policy
- Winter (22 December – 15 April) is 3 nights cancellation fee within 7 days of arrival
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Seasonal to Interannual Forecasts
Climate Outlook
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The Climate Impacts Group (CIG) translates global-scale climate forecasts and conditions into regional-scale climate forecasts for Pacific Northwest (PNW) resource managers and the general public. The El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is the most important factor for seasonal forecasting, changing the odds for different types of winter and spring weather (e.g. warmer/drier, cooler/wetter) in the PNW. Another important climate variable for Pacific Northwest climate is the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO). The climate outlook also provides the basis for natural resource forecasts, including the CIG's annual streamflow forecasts.
What's Next for the Pacific Northwest?
Mid-Fall 2007
Updated November 13, 2007
The climate outlook is reviewed monthly and updated as needed.
Fires to the south of us, heat wave and drought in the eastern part of the country, and the Pacific Northwest (PNW; Oregon, Washington, and Idaho) has experienced a near normal Fall season with respect to the 1971-2000 climatology. The seasonal precipitation has returned (August-September-October amounts (in./month)), with amounts above normal in Oregon and southern Idaho, and below normal in Washington and northern Idaho (percentages of climatological precipitation). Larger fluctuations have been experienced in other parts of the country, with heavy rainfall in the northern plains and drought in the southeast in the same period (figure, note the different shading scale) [Source: High Plains Regional Climate Center (HPRCC)]. The multi-year drought conditions in Idaho and eastern Oregon continue (U.S. Drought Monitor).
Seaonally cooler temperatures returned to the Pacfic Northwest (map), which were cooler than normal but, as with the precipitation, represent smaller deviations from climatology than those experienced in other parts of the country (figure; source HPRCC). The temperature and precipitation anomalies in the eastern U.S. are consistent with an observed poleward shift of the storm track during the period (not shown).
Sea surface temperatures for the coastal regions, analyzed by the NOAA Pacific Fisheries Environmental Laboratory, indicated warm anomalies as large as 3C along the Oregon and Washington coast in August, which diminished appreciably in September, and are now slightly below normal (above normal) on the Washington (Oregon) coast (figure). On broader scales, below normal ocean temperatures are seen in the Gulf of Alaska (UW), and colder than normal temperatures (cold ENSO) are seen in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. The colder ocean temperatures in the Gulf of Alaska have been present throughout this year and became significantly colder in October. The equatorial cold ENSO conditions first appeared in March, and intensified in September and October.
Current indicators for Pacific climate
El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO). Cold ENSO conditions have developed significantly in the last 3 months with surface temperatures over 5N-5S, 170-120W averaging -0.48, -0.87, and -1.40C in August, September, and October, respectively. Model forecasts are for temperatures in the range of -0.5 to -1.7C through the December-January-February season, which make this a weak to moderate cold ENSO, respectively. It is likely that conditions will satisfy NOAA's La Niña definition in November. The model forecasts are for the cold conditions of winter to return to normal by early Summer (May-June-July).
Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO). The PDO Index values in August, September, and October were 0.50, -0.36, -1.45, respectively (with respect to a 1900-93 climatology), consistent with the changes in northeastern Pacific temperatures described above (digital values). The ongoing cold ENSO can be expected to contribute to continued negative PDO values (cold along the coast). NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratory experimental Pacific SST forecasts suggest that the PDO pattern will likely remain weakly negative through the forecast period (through October 2008).
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What does the outlook mean for the PNW in coming months?
The Climate Prediction Center's outlook for November-December-January (temperature | precipitation) is for a 33-40% chance of above normal temperatures for southern Idaho, with an equal chance of above, below, or normal temperature conditions for the remainder of the PNW. Precipitation probabilities for the period are for an equal chance of below normal, normal, or above normal precipitation in western Washington and the northern Oregon coast, and at least a 33% chance of increased precipitation in western Washington, Idaho, and central and eastern Oregon. Probabilities of above normal precipitation exceed 40% in southeastern Oregon and Idaho.
The forecasts should be interpreted as the tilting of odds towards general categories of conditions, and should not be viewed as a guarantee that the specified conditions will be realized. The forecasts tend to have most skill in years of significant warm or cold ENSO conditions, like this one. One should also remember last November's record precipitation in western Washington, which was the opposite of what was expected during the then warm ENSO conditions. Historically, La Niña conditions have favored cooler than average winter temperatures around western Washington and western Oregon. However, the combination of long-term warming trends with the La Niña influence supports the CPC forecast for equal chances for above, below, and average winter temperatures in the PNW region.
For More Information
Pacific Northwest Resource Outlooks
- Water Resources Forecasts (streamflow and other hydrologic conditions)
- Salmon survival forecast
- Forecast of extreme weather events
Climate Prediction Resources
The links below provide access to the latest information on the current state of global and regional climate, as well as links to global and regional climate predictions.
The Current State of the Tropical Pacific
- Real-time data from moored ocean buoys (from NOAA's TAO array)
- ENSO diagnostic discussion (from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center)
- NOAA El Niñ:o and La Niña definitions (from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center)
- Weekly ENSO update (from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center)
- ENSO Quick Look (from the International Research Institute for Climate Prediction)
- Monitoring El Niño/La Niña (from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center)
Predictions of Tropical Pacific and North Pacific Conditions
- Seasonal Niño3 sea surface temperature anomaly plume forecasts (from the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts)
- ENSO forecast forum (from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center)
- Statistical Probabilistic ENSO Predictions (from the International Research Institute for Climate Prediction)
- Sea surface temperature forecasts (from the International Research Institute for Climate Prediction)
- Experimental PDO and Pacific Seasonal Forecasts (from NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratory)
The Current State of the Globe
- Climate diagnostics bulletin (from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center)
- Monitoring climate in the Extratropics and Tropics (from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center)
- The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) (from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center)
- Monthly climate information digest (from the International Research Institute for Climate Prediction)
- Accumulated daily precipitation time series graphs (from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center)
- Daily global and regional precipitation analysis (from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center)
- Index of Climate Prediction Center's climate monitoring activities and data
Current and Predicted U.S. Conditions
- Monthly to seasonal climate outlooks (from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center)
- Northern Hemisphere snow report (updated monthly by NOAA/NCEP)
- Spring and summer streamflow forecasts (from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service)
- Drought in the US
- Water supply forecasts and snowpack conditions for the Western U.S.
- Experimental seasonal fire risk forecasts (from the U.S. Forest Service)
- Western U.S. climate conditions and forecasts (from the Western Regional Climate Center)
Pacific Northwest Conditions
- Western Washington water and snowpack (from Seattle City Light)
- Seattle water supply conditions and outlook (from Seattle Public Utilities)
- Coastal conditions (from NOAA's CoastWatch)
- Data on PNW snowpack (from the Western Regional Climate Center)
State Climatologist Offices
Special Areas
- Monthly climate information digest (from the International Research Institute for Climate Prediction)
- Drought in central and southwest Asia (from the International Research Institute for Climate Prediction)


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About UsThe Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Cluster (EEB) is a dynamic and cohesive research and teaching community with interests spanning ecology, evolution, organismal biology, conservation, and integrating fields across the diversity of life sciences with biology education. Our focal research areas are Evolutionary Ecology, Physiology and Behavior, Biology Learning Research, and Applied Ecology and Conservation Biology. Many faculty members belong to multiple focus areas, and these areas include faculty from other departments due to the breadth and interdisciplinary nature of our research programs. We use laboratory, field, and computational methods to study populations and communities in Indiana and around the world, and we strive to contribute to the important role of life scientists in effectively communicating biological principles in the classroom and beyond.
Our community maintains a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate education and training in the biological sciences. This commitment is realized in our approach to mentoring our students, and in the development of a research focus area that explicitly conducts research on education in biology. Our courses provide a firm academic foundation for our students, and our research programs provide opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students to develop skills in a broad range of techniques and investigative approaches. Graduate students in our cluster work closely with faculty mentors on a diverse range of projects that may be directly aligned with their advisor's research program or designed primarily by the student. Undergraduates are encouraged to participate in research projects with the guidance of a major professor and/or graduate student. Members of our cluster meet weekly for our "EcoLunch" seminar series that provides a casual yet critical forum for Purdue students, faculty and visiting scientists to present their research. Alumni from our program have successfully pursued careers in academia, conservation and education. Ongoing research by members of our cluster includes avian visual and auditory systems, evolutionary genetics and life history evolution, host-parasite interactions and evolution, behavior and genetics of animal dispersal, ecological risks associated with genetically modified organisms, evolution of specialization, biological invasions, ecological impacts of climate change, restoration ecology and genetics, and strategies for teaching and learning biology. Our faculty and students are also actively involved with other researchers at Purdue and beyond who have overlapping interests, including other departments in the Colleges of Science and Agriculture, the Center for the Environment (C4E), Purdue Climate Change Research Center (PCCRC), Purdue Interdisciplinary Center for Ecological Sustainability (PICES), the Hall for Discovery and Learning Research (DLR) and programs such as the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Ecological Science and Engineering.
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A week ago, the biggest problem in the Cowboy Nation was a football team losing back-to-back games and landing with a thud in the Heart of Dallas Bowl.
Fixing the Mike Gundy-Mike Holder relationship is no small thing
Seems like small potatoes now.
After a weeklong ride on the coaching carousel, Mike Gundy says he isn't going anywhere for now. The Oklahoma State coach insists he plans to coach the Cowboys next season. Yet, that doesn't mean all is well.
Gundy and Mike Holder still have a relationship to fix.
That is no small thing.
These are two of the three men who make OSU athletics go, and regardless of what they're saying now — Holder called their relationship good and Gundy insisted it's a lot better than what people say — the evidence indicates otherwise.
Gundy, a lifelong Oklahoman and an orange-blooded Cowboy, considered leaving OSU. He toyed with uprooting his family, moving his school-aged children and living somewhere else.
I'll say it again: mending this relationship is no small thing.
"It can be done," Rick Brenner said. "It's fixable."
He would know. Brenner is an organizational problem-solver. That's a fancy title for someone who helps groups work through their problems and issues. One of his areas of expertise is workplace conflict.
Brenner, by the way, isn't an OSU fan. He is based in Cambridge, Mass., and his biggest sports allegiance is to the Boston Red Sox. Needless to say, then, he knows a thing or two about dysfunction in sports.
But the truth is, workplace conflict is a common problem. I mean, who among us hasn't disagreed with our bosses from time to time?
The thing is, most of us have those arguments behind closed doors. Our disagreements don't play out in the media for all the world to see.
Gundy and Holder's has, and it's left plenty of Cowboy fans uneasy.
But Brenner cautions that we might not know what we think we know about this situation.
There's been a lot of theorizing in the past week. One theory contends that Holder is being obstinate about nonconference scheduling and about turning down other requests because that's who he is. Cool to people. Tough to work with.
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Mary Kay Micro-dermabrasion
132 reviews
90% would repurchase
Package Quality: 4.3
Price: $$$
Package Quality: 4.3
Price: $$$
on 1/15/2006 8:06:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
I am a PPP and have been terrified to try micro scrubs -- I would turn bright red and sore. I tried a sample -- and I am sold. I used to scrub every morning to get rid of dry skin flakes, and no more. I use it once a week and it works. I wish it was cheaper, but hey -- it does what it is supposed to. However -- make sure your face is wet -- otherwise pain.
on 1/1/2006 7:22:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Cool
Hair: Black, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
THIS STUFF IS AMAZING! I used to be the most un-girly girl. Never bothered with skincare or makeup or anything. Closest I came was a cleanser in the shower every 2-3 days if even that. I use this religiously twice a week! It's so amazing even my partner has noticed and he doesn't care much for skincare and makeup cos he reckons I don't need it. I have stocked up too! Have two sets sitting in the wings lol. I LOVE THE SERUM and if it was allowed I would probably spend 5 mins in the shower using STEP ONE.. Sunscreen is a definite must and I use Shiseido's 30++ spectrum so have not had any problems with redness or blotchiness or anything. TRY IT YOU WON'T REGRET IT. PS: I've got dry dry dry skin and have the occasional stress/hormonal breakouts. UPDATE: Have my partner using it too now but just STEP ONE. He has really oily skin and he says he can feel the difference. His face is dryer and he likes it! :)
on 12/1/2005 8:43:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I only used this once as a sample, but I have to say my skin was immediately smooth, and felt soft for days afterwards. I bought the Regenerist to compare results but didn't get the same instant results that I got from MK, so I went on ebay to purchase more samples. Will update in the future.
on 11/26/2005 10:03:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
I was really expecting more from these very expensive products. They do nothing for my dry skin, and I think the "replenish" lotion makes me break out. My face looks so red and blochy for hours after using this. Save your money and don't buy this!!
on 9/23/2005 2:26:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
oh, also i wanted to mention the reason i started giving the replenishing cream a second try waqs because i was on "e-acnetreatment.com" cruisning around (i actually belong to acne journals as well- sad but true) and they specifically recommended this product :)
so that boosted my comfort level :)
on 9/23/2005 2:23:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I wanted to update because i use this product 2-3x/week religiousy and have been doing so since early june and my exfoliating step is only a tiny bit beyond HALF way gone so I think this should last me SIX MONTHS! The replenishing left my skin so smoothe i was nervous about continuing to use it but I have since contacted mary kay's medical group and they will answer all your clinical questions (i had no idea- makes me want to be a rep again!) and although they couldn't give me the claim "non-acnegenic" she could tell me it was "non-comedogenic" (which i view as better anyways- it doesn't clog pores and therefore cause acne...)
so i am psyched with my set and happy as can be :)
on 9/22/2005 11:19:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Red, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
Although slightly on the expensive side, I love this microdermabarasion kit! It makes my skin feel so smooth and soft! The replenishing lotion used after the scrub is soothing and gives your face a glow. I have oily, acne-prone skin and this did not irritate at all. Will repurchase!
on 9/21/2005 10:59:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
A MK SA gave this to me for 2 weeks to try, so I was excited to try it because of all the microdermabrasion hype that's been going around. I was slightly disappointed and gave the product back to her.
For reference, I have combo skin with oily nose, but dry cheeks and normal forehead/chin. I was looking for something to really slough off the dead skin and also to help with my blackheads. After using it, I did notice that my skin was softer, but not moreso than when I use any of my other scrubs. I scrubbed for 1-2min twice a week. And though my skin was not irritated, I didn't see any difference in it.
For the $55USD that they are charging for this set, I think it is a rip-off. I would rather go to MAC and buy the Microfine Refinisher for $22 instead, or else use the L'Oreal or Neutrogena microdermabrasion kit. I think there are probably better (and cheaper) options out there.
on 9/18/2005 4:44:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I have had a professional microdermabrasion and although I did not like the price, I loved the results. After remodeling our home I now have a "spa" bathroom and wanted to recreate the spa microdermabrasion treatment without the high cost. Long story short - this is it! A spa treatment microdermabrasion in a bottle. They use the same crystals in this formula that the spa techs do but at a fraction of the price. Light some candles, put on some meditation music, climb in your bathrobe and you will be all set (wine optional). The serum that follows the treatment is excellent for somewhat oily sensitive skins. You can feel the irritation from the treatment disappear when you apply it. I have found that using the scrub with only SLIGHTLY WET fingers works best so you get the full effect. This WILL hurt but no pain, no gain and it's all worth it in the end when you have glowing rejuvinated skin. I will continue to purchase this. Use 2-3 times a week for optimal results.
on 9/16/2005 1:37:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I love this set. I have sensative skin and I break out occasionally and this did not irratate or break me out. It left my skin soft and glowing. I use the scrube 2 times a week and the 2nd step every night now. I love the way my skin looks now that I have been using this.
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NIH Research Matters
March 3, 2014
Engineering Cartilage
Researchers developed a 3-D scaffold that guides the development of stem cells into specialized cartilage-producing cells. The approach could allow for the creation of orthopedic implants to replace cartilage, bone, and other tissues.
Cartilage is the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. In osteoarthritis (the most common type of arthritis), cartilage breaks down and wears away. Replacing cartilage in this and other situations has been a major goal in tissue engineering.
Cartilage contains water, collagen, proteoglycans, and chondrocytes. Collagens are fibrous proteins that serve as the building blocks of skin, tendon, bone, and other connective tissues. Proteoglycans, made of proteins and sugars, form strands that interweave with collagens to form a mesh-like structure. This structure, called an extracellular matrix, allows cartilage to flex and absorb shock. Chondrocytes, cells found throughout cartilage, produce and maintain the structure.
Creating replacements for musculoskeletal tissues is challenging. Stem cells have required extensive treatment in the lab with growth factors in order to develop (or differentiate) into suitable specialized cells. These cells then need to be placed into an appropriate 3-D structure. A team led by Drs. Farshid Guilak and Charles Gersbach at Duke University set out to create an artificial scaffold that could direct stem cells within to differentiate and form extracellular matrix. Their work was supported in part by NIH's National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institute on Aging (NIA), and an NIH Director's New Innovator Award.
The team used human mesenchymal stem cells, which are found in adult bone marrow. These cells can differentiate into different types of musculoskeletal cells. The scientists coated a 3-D woven scaffold with a compound that can secure viruses to a surface but still allow them to transfer genes into target cells. Lentiviruses were chosen to deliver the TGF-β3 (transforming growth factor β3) gene into the cells. TGF-β3 drives stem cells to become chondrocytes. After the viruses were attached to the structure, it was seeded with human mesenchymal stem cells and incubated in culture media.
Cells within the artificial scaffold successfully differentiated into chondrocytes within 2 weeks. Without any extra prompting, the cells created a cartilage-like extracellular matrix within 4 weeks. The results appeared online on February 18, 2014, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
"One of the advantages of our method is getting rid of the growth factor delivery, which is expensive and unstable, and replacing it with scaffolding functionalized with the viral gene carrier," Gersbach says. "The virus-laden scaffolding could be mass-produced and just sitting in a clinic ready to go. We hope this gets us one step closer to a translatable product."
This approach could allow for implants that restore function to a joint immediately and drive development of a mature, viable tissue replacement. The technique could also be applied to other kinds of tissues using other stem cells—or even a patient's own cells. However, further refinement will be needed before it could safely be used in the clinic.
—by Harrison Wein, Ph.D.
Related Links:
- New Method Builds Bone:
http://www.nih.gov/researchmatters/february2012/ 02132012bone.htm
- Lab-Grown Kidneys Function in Rats:
http://www.nih.gov/researchmatters/ april2013/04292013kidneys.htm
- Cartilage: The Key to Healthy Joints:
http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Osteoarthritis /default.asp#box_1
- Fast Facts About Osteoarthritis:
http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/ Osteoarthritis/osteoarthritis_ff.asp
Reference: Scaffold-mediated lentiviral transduction for functional tissue engineering of cartilage. Brunger JM, Huynh NP, Guenther CM, Perez-Pinera P, Moutos FT, Sanchez-Adams J, Gersbach CA, Guilak F. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2014 Feb 18. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 24550481.
Funding: NIH's National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institute on Aging (NIA), an NIH Director's New Innovator Award, and National Cancer Institute (NCI); National Science Foundation; Collaborative Research Center; AO Foundation, Davos, Switzerland; Nancy Taylor Foundation for Chronic Diseases; and the Arthritis Foundation.
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