Roose plans $200 million West Virginia resort and wildlife park
Roose says his family sold Cedar Point years ago and with Jim Fowler of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom proposes a 200 million dollar resort on 1100 acres with a wildlife theme park. Sen Jay Rockefeller introduced the project to Taiwanese investors and Gov Cecil Underwood discussed the venture during a Taiwan trip. The leaders praise bipartisan cooperation in West Virginia.
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State changes shift child abuse database responsibilities
Florida and Utah officials describe reforms to limit child abuse records to investigations by law enforcement. Eckersley, placed on Utah's list after a single incident, fights the decision as her court challenge continues. The case highlights how a substantiated finding can strain family ties and affect employment in child-related fields.
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Mountains and culture clash in Appalachian development talk
Eller argues development and culture are intertwined and value laden, warning mountaintop removal could redefine Appalachian identity. He notes modern progress brings wealth but may erode community ties, urging political dialogue and reexamination of inevitability of development. The WV Humanities Council funded Eller's presentation at CWV Student Life Center, with another talk slated October 29 on environment and Appalachian folk art.
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Marshall professors publish guide for medical students
Dr. Maurice Mufson and Dr. Shirley Neitch of Marshall University compile Becoming a Clinician A Primer for Students a three section case history style book to help students understand patients complaints and evaluate problems addressing the personal side of becoming a doctor.
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Congress debates census sampling amid budget fights
Congress and the White House wrangled over a census sampling plan while a stopgap spending bill kept agencies funded through Wednesday. Clinton pressed education goals and IMF openness as Republicans offered differing school, safety, and foreign aid priorities in a broad emergency package.
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Herbal supplements aim for science driven quality control
The herb industry pursues pharmaceutical style testing to prove effectiveness and standardize doses amid rising consumer concerns. Firms like Paracelsion and PharmaPrint seek to establish reliable active ingredients, with St Johns wort cited as an example of inconsistent labeling. NIH notes testing is early and methods remain unproven.
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PharmaPrint
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National Institutes of Health
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