Friday, April 18, 2008
The Comics.....
I can add to or take away comics... Have you favorites that you would like put on? Tell me in the comments... I'll see what I can do... Morning coffee and the comics .. great way to start the day.
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Research: Older adults are happiest Americans - USATODAY.com
Research: Older adults are happiest Americans - USATODAY.com: "This is partly because older people have learned to lower their expectations and accept their achievements, said Duke University aging expert Linda George. An older person may realize 'it's fine that I was a schoolteacher and not a Nobel prize winner.'
George, who was not involved in the new study, believes the research is important because the general public continues to think that 'late life is far from the best stage of life and they don't look forward to it.'
Yang's findings are based on periodic face-to-face interviews with a nationally representative sample of Americans from 1972 to 2004. About 28,000 people aged 18 to 88 took part.
There were ups and downs in overall happiness levels during the study, generally corresponding with good and bad economic times. But at every stage, older Americans were the happiest."
George, who was not involved in the new study, believes the research is important because the general public continues to think that 'late life is far from the best stage of life and they don't look forward to it.'
Yang's findings are based on periodic face-to-face interviews with a nationally representative sample of Americans from 1972 to 2004. About 28,000 people aged 18 to 88 took part.
There were ups and downs in overall happiness levels during the study, generally corresponding with good and bad economic times. But at every stage, older Americans were the happiest."
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"Politics is the art of preventing people from taking part in affairs which properly concern them."
USGS Release: Earthquake, Tsunami Experts Gather in Seattle (4/16/2008 7:08:18 AM)
USGS Release: Earthquake, Tsunami Experts Gather in Seattle (4/16/2008 7:08:18 AM): "The National Earthquake Conference will be held in Seattle from April 22 - 26. Earthquake experts from around the nation will convene to discuss the latest research on earthquakes and the generation of tsunamis. Forty of the 50 states have some risk of earthquake, with the greatest risk found along the 'Ring of Fire,' that includes Alaska, Washington, Oregon and California.
The conference will also focus on tsunami hazards, offering attendees and the media an opportunity to hear, via webcast, from experts from Sumatra, Sri Lanka and Phuket, Thailand, that were catastrophically impacted by the Indian Ocean tsunami of December, 2004. Following the conference, there will be field trips, including one to view evidence of the damage from the Cascadia offshore earthquake of 1700 that created a tsunami waves from Canada to California and sank ships in Japan."
The conference will also focus on tsunami hazards, offering attendees and the media an opportunity to hear, via webcast, from experts from Sumatra, Sri Lanka and Phuket, Thailand, that were catastrophically impacted by the Indian Ocean tsunami of December, 2004. Following the conference, there will be field trips, including one to view evidence of the damage from the Cascadia offshore earthquake of 1700 that created a tsunami waves from Canada to California and sank ships in Japan."
Seaside Signal - Your hometown newspaper since 1905. - News�>�Local News
Seaside Signal - Your hometown newspaper since 1905. - News�>�Local News: "In order to prepare for the next big tsunami, Seaside City Councilors on Monday unanimously approved the purchase of 120 cache barrels that will be used to store food on higher ground in case of emergency.
The 55-gallon barrels would be placed in people’s homes in the city’s five tsunami evacuation zones in the city, said Planning Director Kevin Cupples."
The 55-gallon barrels would be placed in people’s homes in the city’s five tsunami evacuation zones in the city, said Planning Director Kevin Cupples."
.SNOW ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR CNTL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OR.
THE NATL WEATHER SVC IN PORTLAND HAS ISSUED A SNOW
ADVISORY.WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM PDT
SATURDAY.
FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES OF NEW SNOW IS EXPECTED AT ELEVATIONS ABOVE
1000 FEET TONIGHT. ON SAT ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 3
INCHES ARE POSSIBLE. THE GREATEST ACCUMULATIONS WILL BE AT
ELEVATIONS ABOVE 1500 FEET.
SATURDAY FOR CNTL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OR.
THE NATL WEATHER SVC IN PORTLAND HAS ISSUED A SNOW
ADVISORY.WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM PDT
SATURDAY.
FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES OF NEW SNOW IS EXPECTED AT ELEVATIONS ABOVE
1000 FEET TONIGHT. ON SAT ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 3
INCHES ARE POSSIBLE. THE GREATEST ACCUMULATIONS WILL BE AT
ELEVATIONS ABOVE 1500 FEET.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Here is my daughter's latest adventure in fine dining... I'm sharing this email with you and a link to the TV story.... Click on the video to appreciate this experience...
It's sort of like "Where's Waldo" but here's the link to the Foundation Fighting Blindness Dining in the Dark fund-raiser I attended earlier this week at the Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco. That's my water glass Mr. Reporter Man just shoved his fingers into....
It's sort of like "Where's Waldo" but here's the link to the Foundation Fighting Blindness Dining in the Dark fund-raiser I attended earlier this week at the Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco. That's my water glass Mr. Reporter Man just shoved his fingers into....
:), Lori T.
Jet Streams Are Shifting And May Alter Paths Of Storms And Hurricanes
Jet Streams Are Shifting And May Alter Paths Of Storms And Hurricanes: "ScienceDaily (Apr. 17, 2008) — The Earth's jet streams, the high-altitude bands of fast winds that strongly influence the paths of storms and other weather systems, are shifting--possibly in response to global warming. Scientists at the Carnegie Institution determined that over a 23-year span from 1979 to 2001 the jet streams in both hemispheres have risen in altitude and shifted toward the poles. The jet stream in the northern hemisphere has also weakened. These changes fit the predictions of global warming models and have implications for the frequency and intensity of future storms, including hurricanes."
Older Americans Are More Socially Engaged Than Many People May Think
Older Americans Are More Socially Engaged Than Many People May Think: "new University of Chicago study shows that older people remain vital and active members of society as they age, despite a popular notion that they are more likely to be socially isolated.
A research team found that although older individuals have fewer intimate relationships, they may respond to social loss by becoming more likely to volunteer, attend religious services and spend time with their neighbors than those in their 50s."
A research team found that although older individuals have fewer intimate relationships, they may respond to social loss by becoming more likely to volunteer, attend religious services and spend time with their neighbors than those in their 50s."
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"You know you're getting old when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you could do while you're down there."
Much of Oregon, SW Washington to see snow this weekend - NewsFlash - OregonLive.com
Much of Oregon, SW Washington to see snow this weekend - NewsFlash - OregonLive.com: "The National Weather Service says northwest Oregon and southwest Washington will likely see snow this weekend after having 80-degree weather last weekend.
Forecasters say the unseasonably cold weather means snow levels down to 1,000 feet or even 500 feet, with a mix of rain and snow on the valley floors.
Morning temperatures Sunday and Monday are expected to drop to 25 to 30 degrees, putting vulnerable spring plants at risk.
Cities affected include Astoria, Cannon Beach, Tillamook, Lincoln City, Newport, Florence, Grande Ronde, Swisshome, Hillsboro, Portland, Salem, Eugene, Vancouver and Mount St. Helens."
Forecasters say the unseasonably cold weather means snow levels down to 1,000 feet or even 500 feet, with a mix of rain and snow on the valley floors.
Morning temperatures Sunday and Monday are expected to drop to 25 to 30 degrees, putting vulnerable spring plants at risk.
Cities affected include Astoria, Cannon Beach, Tillamook, Lincoln City, Newport, Florence, Grande Ronde, Swisshome, Hillsboro, Portland, Salem, Eugene, Vancouver and Mount St. Helens."
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Mysterious "Swarm" of Quakes Strikes Oregon Waters
Mysterious "Swarm" of Quakes Strikes Oregon Waters: "he three-day research cruise, scheduled to begin on Friday, may solve some of these puzzles.
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* Solomons Quake 1st Seen to Jump Tectonic Barrier (April 9, 2008)
The scientists say they may find lava oozing out onto the seafloor or hot water percolating up from magma-heated undersea hot springs. They could also come across colder water squeezed out of the underlying crust by tectonic forces."
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The scientists say they may find lava oozing out onto the seafloor or hot water percolating up from magma-heated undersea hot springs. They could also come across colder water squeezed out of the underlying crust by tectonic forces."
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
LIFELINE LECTURE
by ron thomas
Lifeline, the community service that is a terrific fit for Seniors living alone will make a presentation at the clubhouse on Thursday, April 24th.
Lifeline works through Samaritan Community Hospital. I'm not exactly sure how it works and that's why you will see me there at the lecture.
Here is the way I've been told it works.... You sign up for a modest monthly fee. They give you a pushbutton pendant that goes around your neck. You wear it all the time you are at home... If you push the button a signal is sent to your telephone and it dials the Lifeline Service. The signal goes to an operator who has a list of phone numbers that you have given LifeLine. They then call those numbers until one answers. They tell your friend or relative you have sent an emergency signal. That person then (whom you have provided a key to your home) goes to your home and checks on you... If no one from your list answers LifeLine calls 911.
Why? Do you need this? The answer lies in your lifestyle.
If you are single, living alone, my personal opinion is you need this. If you are single and fall like Nancy Moore recently did and spent a couple hours crawling from her front porch to the telephone.. you need this.
If you are single and stand up and twist your ankle like Ruthanne Carson just did.. you need this .
If you became dizzy while sitting in your favorite livingroom chair away from your telephone like Charley Curry did... you need this.
If you are single and fall and can't get up... you need this.
Living in CA. my wife's Mom fell and broke her hip.. hours and hours she struggled to get to the phone.. Wish we had known about lifeline...
Now you children and grandchildren living out there and reading this... Is grandma or grandpa or Mom or Dad living at Longview Hills .. alone? Step up to the plate and make sure they are safe. Talk to them... Make sure they go to the lecture.. If you can, get them the service, It's a good deal and cheap peace of mind insurance.
Lifeline is on the internet... do a search, find it. I wrote this because a single lady asked Larry Henson if she could use the LVH office as her number to call for help.. Answer no because Oregon law does not allow him to enter her property as the landlord's agent.
Living here is not like living anywhere else you have lived, I'll wager. Over time you will know and be on speaking terms with everyone. Everyone, not just the people on either side of your home and the one across the street like where you came from. This place is special... If you have a single person nearby ask them to come to this presentation...
Lifeline, the community service that is a terrific fit for Seniors living alone will make a presentation at the clubhouse on Thursday, April 24th.
Lifeline works through Samaritan Community Hospital. I'm not exactly sure how it works and that's why you will see me there at the lecture.
Here is the way I've been told it works.... You sign up for a modest monthly fee. They give you a pushbutton pendant that goes around your neck. You wear it all the time you are at home... If you push the button a signal is sent to your telephone and it dials the Lifeline Service. The signal goes to an operator who has a list of phone numbers that you have given LifeLine. They then call those numbers until one answers. They tell your friend or relative you have sent an emergency signal. That person then (whom you have provided a key to your home) goes to your home and checks on you... If no one from your list answers LifeLine calls 911.
Why? Do you need this? The answer lies in your lifestyle.
If you are single, living alone, my personal opinion is you need this. If you are single and fall like Nancy Moore recently did and spent a couple hours crawling from her front porch to the telephone.. you need this.
If you are single and stand up and twist your ankle like Ruthanne Carson just did.. you need this .
If you became dizzy while sitting in your favorite livingroom chair away from your telephone like Charley Curry did... you need this.
If you are single and fall and can't get up... you need this.
Living in CA. my wife's Mom fell and broke her hip.. hours and hours she struggled to get to the phone.. Wish we had known about lifeline...
Now you children and grandchildren living out there and reading this... Is grandma or grandpa or Mom or Dad living at Longview Hills .. alone? Step up to the plate and make sure they are safe. Talk to them... Make sure they go to the lecture.. If you can, get them the service, It's a good deal and cheap peace of mind insurance.
Lifeline is on the internet... do a search, find it. I wrote this because a single lady asked Larry Henson if she could use the LVH office as her number to call for help.. Answer no because Oregon law does not allow him to enter her property as the landlord's agent.
Living here is not like living anywhere else you have lived, I'll wager. Over time you will know and be on speaking terms with everyone. Everyone, not just the people on either side of your home and the one across the street like where you came from. This place is special... If you have a single person nearby ask them to come to this presentation...
Monday, April 14, 2008
Yogi Berra Quotes
Yogi Berra Quotes: "He hits from both sides of the plate. He's amphibious.
Yogi Berra"
Yogi Berra"
Not All Smoke Alarms Created Equal
Not All Smoke Alarms Created Equal: "“The study results are significant,” said Dr. David Grossman, a pediatrician and study co-investigator who is now medical director for preventive care at Group Health in Seattle. “Though the U.S. has made great strides in getting these life-saving smoke alarms in people’s homes, we still have a long way to go to make sure that they remain operational. Photoelectric alarms may be a key answer to providing longer term protection.”"
Discovery News : Discovery Channel
Discovery News : Discovery Channel: "Seven feathers that either belonged to a non-avian dinosaur or an early bird have been discovered encased in amber in a remarkably vivid state of preservation, according to a recent Proceedings of the Royal Society B study.
The 100-million-year-old amber, excavated from a Charente-Maritime quarry in western France, was found near the fossilized teeth of a troodontid dinosaur. Troodontidae is a family of bird-like, two-legged dinos that, other fossils suggest, had feathers and laid eggs in nests, just as birds do today."
Unusual Earthquake Swarm Off Oregon Coast Puzzles Scientists
Unusual Earthquake Swarm Off Oregon Coast Puzzles Scientists: "ScienceDaily (Apr. 14, 2008) — Scientists at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center have recorded more than 600 earthquakes in the last 10 days off the central Oregon coast in an area not typically known for a high degree of seismic activity."
Sunday, April 13, 2008
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