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My Battle with Hypothyroidism
21 comments:
- craftytammie said...
my gosh what a horrible thing to go through! thanks for sharing your story!
- January 17, 2012 at 11:06 AM
- Shannon said...
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I cried as I read it. I have been dealing with thyroid issues since I was around 14 years old. At 31, I think I have finally found the Dr that I can trust to help me. I am also Vit D deficient and getting shots right now. Isn't it amazing to feel better after years of feeling like crap?!
- January 17, 2012 at 11:19 AM
- Sharon Pernes said...
Thanks for tellingnusmthis story and sharing all this important info. I'm glad you are doing better, 92% isn't too bad.
Being that you like research and you did become depressed I would like to recommend a book for you. It's called the feeling good hand book by DR David Burns. As you might know from Twitter, I suffer from depression and anxiety at times. This book changed my life. It really brought things into focus for me. You should defi ately look into it.
- January 17, 2012 at 11:46 AM
- JustPam said...
Unfortunately you are not alone in dealing with doctors and trying to find one to help you. Fortunately you were able to do research and finally find a doctor willing to help you.
There is a yahoo group that you may be interested in. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormones/
They may be able to help you get to 100%.
My endocrinologist will not even talk to me about the natural thyroid. We only have one group of endocrinologists in my area so when I get motivated I am going to be searching other areas for a new one.
- January 17, 2012 at 12:10 PM
- Lindsay said...
Thanks for sharing your story. I'm going to pass it on to a friend of mine. She found out last year that she had thyroid cancer. She's had the surgery and the radioactive isotope, but is still trying to get her medications right so she feels back to normal. I think she'd be interested in some of the links and books you have posted. I have to say once this happened to her and I started talking about it more, I found I know more people that have thyroid issues. I didn't realize it was so common. I'm glad you are doing better and I hope you are able to get back to 100% soon.
- January 17, 2012 at 12:16 PM
- Kasey said...
Thank you for sharing this. The fight you had to go through reminds me of the fighting we did trying to find a doctor who would actually listen to me rather than diagnose my excruciating lower back/hip pain as "depression." 4 years into my fight, I must say I had a little fun calling all the doubters and informing them I had a BROKEN BACK (two vertebrae had fractured in three places and thus healed poorly from no treatment and are now fused). It's sad that patients sometimes get brushed aside like this, but I am so glad to see you fought for yourself and have things figured out. Take it day by day, and know your blog readers love you!
- January 17, 2012 at 2:20 PM
- Melody said...
I'm so glad you shared your story. I know from experience how crappy a low thyroid can make you feel. I have to say that your story makes me realize just how lucky I've been in my thyroid treatment. I had thyroid cancer with a removal nearly 20 years ago and the resultant treatments. I don't remember the surgery being overly painful but I also realize just how lucky I am to have had the endocrinologist I've had for most of the last 15 years. She left Kaiser and when I left Kaiser I found her again. Now she's left private practice and the one visit I had with another endocrinologist has left me with the impression I'd just as soon never see another one. I know it's going to be a real battle to find another endocrinologist that I trust and like. Thankfully the followup treatments for thyroid cancer have improved greatly over the years. Good luck on your battle to health. Hypothyroid levels really keep you feeling like crap!
- January 17, 2012 at 5:10 PM
Thank-you, for this amazing insight into your life. I feel it has helped me already to take courage and keep fighting my own battle which is quite different to your disease. I very much appreciate your story indeed and the light you have shed is invaluable. Keep up the great work:) toni-anne grace@amnet(dot)net(dot)au
- January 19, 2012 at 7:21 AM
- Heather A said...
The sharing of your specific story with all the details you provided really is a gift. Thank you for that.
I'm just entering the world of whacky thyroid after having breast cancer and radiation of the lymph nodes of my neck that, I think, effected my thyroid. Already I've run into resistance from my family doctor despite the fact that my standard thyroid test (which I've learned is not so reliable) is "borderline", which is "A-okay" for him.
To still fight the battle to get quality and knowledgeable medical care despite your fatigue is really commendable. With post cancer treatment fatigue which may also be lymph problems fatigue, I know how hard it is to muster up the energy to fight the medical system.
Thanks again for sharing your story. I'm going to post a link to it from my blog.
I'm so glad that your quality of life has improved so much. I hope it continues.
- January 19, 2012 at 7:59 AM
- Camille said...
Wow, I needed to read this today!
I too, have Hashimotos, and was diagnosed with it about 4 years ago. I struggled through 3 years of complete and total exhaustion before that, and several misdiagnosis'. This year after my 3rd son was born has been difficult because I haven't been able to stabilize my darn thyroid!
I still laugh every time I go to the endo and I'm the youngest person there by about 30 years. OH to have a functional thyroid, can you even imagine? :-)
Hang in there!! I'm cheering for you!
- January 24, 2012 at 7:21 PM
- The Hojnackes said...
Do you think the vitamin D deficiency has anything to do with the thyroid issues? I have low TSH and my vitamin D is at 16. It makes me wonder if they are related.
- January 24, 2012 at 10:09 PM
- Mommo said...
I am having my thyroid removed on Monday......can't say I loved looking at the photos....glad to know how difficult it is going to be though. I am going to check into some of the books you recommended. Thanks for your story.
- January 25, 2012 at 6:01 AM
- The Hojnackes said...
Mommo, I had surgery on my parathyroid (which is in the same place) 10 years ago. The scar is barely noticeable now. I wore turtlenecks constantly for the first few years to cover it (even in the summer). It is ugly at first, but should get better with time.
- January 25, 2012 at 8:22 AM
- quiltingcats said...
Another excellent website is www.wilsonssyndrome.com. It addresses low body temperature and "classic low thyroid-like symptoms." My family doctor knew all about it because of another patient and put me on compounded T3, following Wilson's protocol, to address my symptoms.
It was amazing to me when I felt the difference between living life with a normal body temperature as compared to living life with a low body temperature. In my opinion, health care professionals should not be telling us that a low body temperature is normal because you can feel so much better with a normal body temperature.
Also check out the Leptin Diet
- January 26, 2012 at 2:06 PM
- Jen said...
Thanks so much for sharing. I too had to have my thyroid removed - mine was due to a cancerous mass. I'm so sorry to hear you struggled so much. I do appreciate the information you have passed along. I will be checking it out. After 8 years, I still have some issues but am looking forward to finding some answers. Thanks again for posting.
- January 28, 2012 at 3:16 AM
- AFHMOM said...
Wow. Today I purchased some PUL fabric (8yds for $19.99!) and Googled for Tutorials. I found your great tutorials from 2011 or earlier. This I browsed your site and read your Thyroid story. Wow! I too was diagnosed with Hashimoto's during a pregnancy 23 years ago. When that baby was 2yrs old, I went in for a recheck. Two months later I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer, through scan, biopsy. My whole thyroid was removed, Radioactive Iodine horse-sized pills, then years of total body scans--the last being 2003 and clear. Still having thyroid problems though. Dr. in Dec told me that my generic Levothyroxin needed to be changed to same dose Brand name Synthroid ($4/month versus $90/month btw). I found a Naturopathic Doc (my first) and she is very knowledgeable. I take extra T3 now. Still not great. I thank you for the info on book names etc.
However. Did you live in Nevada or Utah during the 50's?
Thyroid cancer is prevalent among "down winders". There is a small government fund ($50,000) that is running out soon, so if you think you may be eligible contact me and I will try to find the info to send on.
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Last month I had another surprise pregnancy and a not so surprising miscarriage. It's hard to know what to say about it all. I was blessed to see the smallest of heartbeats and then a day later, it passed. I felt knocked to the ground and I didn't know how to get up. It just didn't seem fair after all the drama with the ectopic pregnancy last year... I know that there's a reason for all of this, I just don't know what it is.
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I finished Irène Némirovsky's Suite Française for the third time recently and have loved it every time. It is wonderful in the life it brings to its characters, its atmosphere and even some intrigue.
Each time I've read it I felt a little case of deja vu. I seemed to remember that I had read something else which echoed in my mind as I read Némirovsky. A few days ago, leafing through some old books on my shelf I noticed Bruce Marshall's 1943 novel Yellow Tapers for Paris.
I picked it off the shelf and just finished it (for the first time in about 10 years).
The similarities are intriguing (I'm not suggesting plagiarism -- Némirovsky had been murdered before Marshall's novel was published and no one saw Némirovsky's work before its recent discovery).
But here is a short list of similarities; both works have major characters who work in the financial field: Marshall's protagonist is a financial accountant while Némirovsky's work has major characters who work for a bank. Both books were written during and/or immediately after the events in question, but show significant reflection; they are not specifically autobiographical works, but fiction featuring many invented characters.
Both stories cover the leadup to the Nazi Invasion and its immediate aftermath, but the events of the respective stories are much different. Marshall's ends before the occupation, while Némirovsky's has significant portions devoted to it.
Has anyone else who has read both works have an opinion?
Doing some research I find this on Wikipedia:
There are also remarkable parallels in the two writers' lives.
They were close in age, Marshall was born in 1899 and Némirovsky in 1903.
Both were converts to Catholicism.
Both authors were parents of similar aged daughters--the birthdate of Marshall's daughter, Sheila, is not available, but her husband was born in 1927. One would assume that she was close to the same age as Némirovsky's oldest daughter, Denise, who was born in 1929.
Both writers were expatriates living in Paris at the same time (sometime in the early 1920s until the Nazi invasion). Both were successful writers, and lived in a place, Paris, during a time when writers were greatly celebrated -- "The Lost Generation." However, there is no evidence that Némirovsky and Marshall ever met.
Marshall worked for a financial accounting firm while Némirovsky's family was in banking.
Both were well-established and prolific novelists at the time of the invasion--Némirovsky's first novel was published in 1927, and she had published about 14 novels by 1940. Marshall's first was in 1924 and he had published about 15 novels by 1940.
Both fled the Nazi invasion and wrote novels partly based on those experiences.
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PHOENIX (Tuesday, May 8, 2012) -- A Phoenix towing company is accused of multiple consumer fraud violations after an Attorney General's Office sting operation shows the company fraudulently charging a customer for repairs that were not actually made, Attorney General Tom Horne said today.
The Attorney General's Office has filed suit in Maricopa County Superior Court alleging that Sun Valley Towing, LLC, has engaged in a pattern of defrauding consumers through multiple repair scams. The lawsuit was served on the Defendants late last week.
"The defendants in this case have a history of questionable consumer practices," Horne said. "The video taken by our office clearly shows a technician correctly diagnosing a mechanical problem yet claiming that the problem is much more serious and expensive. We will continue to pursue these types of cases to send a message to any potential scammers that the next customer they try to defraud may be in fact be an agent from the Attorney General's Office, which, if it deters them, will make everyone's life better."
According to documents filed in Superior Court, Sun Valley Towing located at 1354 S. 39th Ave. in Phoenix has been the subject of repeated consumer complaints. They include: shoddy repair work, leaving vehicles in the shop for up to several months without repair, threatening customers who inquired about the status of repairs, delaying or not paying refunds, failing to honor warranties and other alleged violations of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act (A.R.S. §§ 44-1521 et seq).
In the sting operation conducted by the Attorney General's Office, an automotive repair expert verified the working condition of a vehicle and after parking in a west Phoenix shopping center parking lot with an undercover Attorney General's agent, the expert shut off the vehicle's inertia fuel cutoff switch.
Sun Valley Towing was called and the vehicle was towed to the Sun Valley repair shop while the undercover agent returned to her office. While in the shop, a mechanic correctly ascertained the problem and reset the inertia fuel cutoff switch. A few moments later, the undercover agent was called and Tim Kunselman, the shop owner, asked for, and received authorization to repair the fuel system even though his employee had just corrected the problem.
Later that afternoon, shop owner Tim Kunselman informed the agent that the vehicle's fuel pump had been damaged and repair costs would be $340.00. In addition, Mr. Kunselman asked for payment in cash. After the repairs were made, the agent asked for the old fuel pump but was told it was smashed in ten pieces and could not be provided.
The suit asks for a permanent injunction prohibiting Sun Valley from engaging in auto repair, tow operations, and for restitution of $10,000.00 for each violation of the Consumer Fraud Act. It is being handled by Assistant Attorney General Rebecca Salisbury.
** A copy of the sting operation video is attached.
** Video clip narrative:
The Attorney General's automotive expert intentionally activated the inertia fuel shutoff switch causing a button located at the top of the switch to spring up from its normal down position. When the inertia fuel shutoff switch is activated, it shuts off the power supply to the fuel pump which, in turn, causes the vehicle's engine to shut off due to lack of fuel.
After the vehicle was towed to Sun Valley Towing, a male wearing a gray work shirt with orange reflective striping opened the trunk of the vehicle and with his left hand reached toward the inertia fuel shutoff switch located along the trunk wall on the passenger side of the vehicle. He reset the inertia fuel shutoff switch to normal operating position by pushing down on the reset button, thus restoring power to the fuel pump.


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I ran
mdadm -A /dev/md0 /dev/sda1 /dev/sdb1
/dev/sdb1 was loaded into the array though. I have a few more arrays on the same two drives too. Each time the partition on
sda failed.
dmesg told me that
sda was out of sync... Since this was from a rescue cd. I've disconnected
sda (hardware wise) for the time being, since it was preventing me from booting.
How should I proceed? Is this likely the cause of a borked drive? I had some weird fs issues the other day I couldn't track down (maybe a precursor): missing files that later magically re-appeared. Maybe a missing cable?
The main question is how do I try to re-sync the drive?
cat /proc/mdstat
Personalities : [raid10]
md3 : active raid10 sda4[1]
955683840 blocks super 1.2 512K chunks 2 far-copies [2/1] [_U]
md2 : active raid10 sda3[1]
10483712 blocks super 1.2 512K chunks 2 far-copies [2/1] [_U]
md1 : active raid10 sda2[1]
10484736 blocks 512K chunks 2 far-copies [2/1] [_U]
md0 : active raid10 sda1[1]
101376 blocks 512K chunks 2 far-copies [2/1] [_U]
unused devices: <none>
I ran
badblocks on the whole other drive, and a long
smartctl test, it found no problems.
a request output of
mdadm -D /dev/md0 (I have md0-3 if others are needed)
Version : 0.90
Creation Time : Mon May 31 20:24:14 2010
Raid Level : raid10
Array Size : 101376 (99.02 MiB 103.81 MB)
Used Dev Size : 101376 (99.02 MiB 103.81 MB)
Raid Devices : 2
Total Devices : 1
Preferred Minor : 0
Persistence : Superblock is persistent
Update Time : Mon Oct 25 07:58:25 2010
State : clean, degraded
Active Devices : 1
Working Devices : 1
Failed Devices : 0
Spare Devices : 0
Layout : far=2
Chunk Size : 512K
UUID : 30ffe1d2:f5759995:820bb796:b5530bd2 (local to host slave-iv)
Events : 0.212
Number Major Minor RaidDevice State
0 0 0 0 removed
1 8 1 1 active sync /dev/sda1
Since I've found no actual issues with the drive, but obviously something went wrong, I'm wondering what I should do next? as of today a full backup of important data is in place
update 2 Whenever I try to add what was
sda back in (at least without wiping it) it screw's up my boot process with a kernel magic number error. I'm guessing because the kernel version got out of sync. currently this drive is in an external enclosure as
sdd. Should I re-add (re-sync) this drive while it's connected via usb? will that 'cause problems?
Filesystem Size Used Avail Use% Mounted on
udev 10M 284K 9.8M 3% /dev
/dev/md1 9.9G 7.0G 2.4G 75% /
shm 3.0G 1.5M 3.0G 1% /dev/shm
/dev/md0 96M 15M 77M 16% /boot
/dev/md2 9.9G 6.5G 3.0G 69% /var
/dev/md3 898G 451G 402G 53% /home
none 1.0G 45M 980M 5% /tmp
/dev/sdb1 992M 36M 956M 4% /media/D4A4-B7C1
each md drive has an sda/sdb corresponding. it was the sda drive (or 0 drive) in the array that I had to pull.


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Week three of The Ohio State University Western bean cutworm (WBC) monitoring network has resulted in an increase of moths captured. Last week's trap count included WBC adults captured from July 8 – July 13. A total of 24 counties monitored 75 traps acros ...
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Cambodia is a movie country by tradition, particularly thanks to its "King Cinematographer", HM Norodom Sihanouk, who produced more than 30 movies since 1965, to the stunning Golden Age in the 60's and the director Rithy Panh whose films are well known and awarded several times in prestigious festivals such as Cannes (People of the Rice Fields, S 21, the Burnt Theater).
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Dr. Bruce Campbell is a recovered ME/CFS patient and former consultant to self-help programs for chronic illness at Stanford Medical School. His nonprofit site (www.cfidsselfhelp.org [1]) offers many articles and a series of low-cost online self help courses [2] for FM and ME/CFS patients in moderated discussion group format. Sign up now for the January quarter.
Most CFS patients and many people with fibromyalgia experience cognitive problems, often called "brain fog" or "fibro fog." The difficulties, which many people find very distressing, include being forgetful, feeling confused, difficulty concentrating and the inability to speak clearly.
Causes of Cognitive Problems
Cognitive problems can have a variety of causes, including:
Overexertion – Being too active, living "outside energy envelope"
Fatigue – Hard to be alert when tired
Over-stimulation – Sensory information from multiple sources
Multi-tasking – Doing more than one task at the same time
Stress – Stress increases CFS/FM symptoms
Poor Sleep – Not getting restorative sleep
Medications – Side effects include confusion.
Treatments – Strategies for Coping with Cognitive Problems
Cognitive problems are sometimes treated with stimulants, such as Provigil or Modafinil, but these medications can produce a push/crash cycle. In the words of one patient, "Taking stimulants is like borrowing energy you don't really have. You feel better while you're on it, but when it wears off, you crash."
This article describes 15 non-drug strategies for lifting the fog.
1. Use Lists and Other Reminders
• Write out your tasks for the day on a To Do list.
• Use Post-It notes in prominent places to jog your memory.
• Organize your house and possessions so that they give you built-in reminders. For example, keep your medicines where you dress, so you will see them and remember to take them when getting up in the morning and getting ready for bed at night.
2. Do One Thing at a Time
Many patients experience fog when they try to do more than one thing at a time, such as reading while watching TV or talking while fixing dinner.
The solution: Instead of multi-tasking, do only one thing at a time.
3. Avoid Over Stimulation
If you are sensitive to noise, to light or to sensory input coming from more than one source at the same time (for example, trying to have a discussion with the TV on), limit sensory input by moving to a quiet place and avoiding distractions.
4. Organize and De-Clutter
If you find your physical environment overwhelming, organizing your house and removing clutter can be a way to control brain fog.
See the article Illness and Housekeeping [3].
5. Use Routine
Reduce fog by living a predictable life with routines: doing the same things every day in the same way. For example:
• Always put your keys in your purse when you arrive home.
• If your fog is thickest in the morning, put out your clothes the night before.
6. Pick Your Best Time of Day
Most of us have better and worse times of the day. Do the tasks that require concentration and mental clarity during the hours you are sharpest. The best time of day varies from person to person.
• For many CFS patients, that time is mid-afternoon to early evening.
• Many fibromyalgia patients find mornings the best. Find the time that's best for you.
7. Postpone, Switch Tasks or Cancel Activities
If you're not thinking clearly, postpone jobs that are mentally challenging, switch to a simpler task or take a break. As one person in our program said, "When I'm too tired and foggy to think, I put things off until the next day and get extra rest instead."
You can also use the presence of brain fog as a signal to cut back. As another person said, "If I'm pretty far gone, that's a sign that I need to cancel some activities."
8. Do Something Physical
Physical activity can increase energy and clear your mind. Activity includes exercise and other things such as laughing, singing and deep breathing.
One patient said, "The very best brain fog reliever for me is to laugh, good belly laughs. I also find deep breathing is good. When I sing, I find it also releases the tension that causes brain fog."
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9. Take a Break
Cognitive difficulties can be caused by overactivity. As one person in our program said, "Brain fog helps me to recognize when I'm outside my energy envelope and need a break. Even if I don't feel tired, the fact that I can't think clearly tells me that I am beyond my limit." A brief rest may be enough to end the fog for some people.
For more on the power of rest, see the article Nurture Yourself with Pre-Emptive Rest [4].
10. Improve Your Sleep
The problems associated with fog are found in people who are sleep-deprived. Getting restorative sleep can help limit cognitive problems. For ideas on improving sleep, see the article Solutions for Sleep [5].
11. Control Stress
Stress can trigger or intensify brain fog. You can reduce fog:
• By avoiding stressful situations,
• By learning how to relax in response to stress
• And by training yourself to mute the production of adrenaline.
For more, see the articles in the stress management archive [6] or the chapter on controlling stress in our self-help course textbook.
12. Eat
Fog may be triggered by lack of nutrition. When you experience cognitive difficulties, ask yourself when you last ate and whether eating something now would help.
13. Reframe
Brain fog can be frightening and embarrassing. Many students have told us that they have learned to speak reassuringly or lightheartedly to themselves and to others at times when they lack mental clarity. If thinking you have to do something leaves you flustered, try slowing down.
For more on reframing, see Taming Stressful Thoughts [7].
14. Plan Your Response
Deal with the fact that brain fog is confusing by planning your response ahead of time.
• Develop rules to guide you when you're feeling lost, so you have standard, habitual responses you can fall back on.
• For example, you might decide that you will respond to fog by lying down or by changing to a simpler task.
15. Do a Medication Check
Confusion can be a side effect of some medications.
• If you think this might apply to you, check with your physician about adjusting the dosage levels of your medications or changing to other drugs.
• Also, discuss with your doctor the use of medications to increase attention and concentration.
Multiple Strategies – One Person's Example
Like the other symptoms discussed in this series, brain fog is best addressed by using a combination of strategies and by developing new habits.
When we have asked people in our groups to describe what they do to combat cognitive problems, we get lists that can be ten items or longer. Here's how one person described how she handles her fog.
My brain fog is worst when I'm exhausted, so I try and stay within my energy envelope. The fog episodes have greatly diminished since I learned that.
Over the last several months, I've gotten organized. Orderliness helps to prevent panic and fog.
And when I'm too tired and foggy to think, I put things off until the next day and get extra rest instead. I use self-talk too, saying "this too shall pass" or "nothing catastrophic will happen if I don't do this right now." That keeps me from going into panic mode and meltdown.
I'm mentally sharpest in the morning before I get really tired, so I schedule all my brain-heavy activities in the morning and leave the simple tasks for afternoon.
I also nibble some protein every couple of hours.
For Information on Other Treatment Options…
This article is one in a series [8] on treatment options for major symptoms of CFS and fibromyalgia. Other articles discuss:
• Five Treatment Principles [9],
• Fighting Fatigue [10],
• Strategies for Pain [11], and
• Solutions for Poor Sleep [5].
Note: This information is reproduced here with kind permission of the author. It not a substitute for medical care. It is posted for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for medical or other professional advice. Consult your physician or other health care provider regarding your symptoms and medical needs.


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I love meeting new friends at Terwilliger aka Cougar Hot Spring in Oregon. It's located in the Willamette National Forest, East of Eugene near the McKenzie River. The cost is $6 for one day pass, or $60 annually per person. You'll take a moderate walk 1/2 a mile in from the parking lot, before getting to the meditative area. Accommodations include a covered changing area, and two outdoor restrooms. Keep in mind this is a day use area only. You could face a fat fine if you're not in the parking lot when darkness falls.
Along the creek skirting the blue pools, you can pull clay from Earth. People paw the hillside. Digging. Nude (clothing optional). We pass the clay globs around, and apply the potter's mask to our face and body. Working the raw material into pores, letting it dry on skin. This pulls the toxins out. Wash off in the scorching, lithium-blessed waters. Exfoliated to your essence.
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College!NOW is a multi-year initiative led by the Montana University System to make two-year higher education more accessible, better coordinated, better understood and, as a result, better utilized statewide. The initiative is being supported by Lumina Foundation for Education, which selected Montana as one of seven states to participate in a national effort to develop innovative, cost-saving strategies for delivering high-quality education to greater numbers of students.
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June 17, 2009
By ROBERT S. JOHNSON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
Scott Lewis doesn't feel like he's hit the big time just by qualifying for the U.S. Open.
But he's definitely noticed that the tournament - even the practice - is different than anything he's ever encountered in golf.
People have watched him hit at the driving range. He got his named announced and applause when he teed off for a practice round.
"There's nerves, but it's nothing I haven't experienced before," Lewis said in a phone interview Tuesday. "Just a few more people watching me tee off."
And there was the autograph seeker.
"It was, 'Oh, are you talking to me?'" Lewis recounted. "I didn't even realize it until my dad tapped me on the shoulder. I heard (the request), but I didn't really grasp it."
The attention from reporters and fans alike at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y., isn't the only difference for Lewis, who just completed his sophomore year at UCSB.
"It's hard not to notice that Jim Furyk was four feet behind me hitting balls on the range today, but at the same time if I stay focused on what I'm doing and what got me here it will be easier for me," Lewis said. "I'm not treating as bigger, I'm treating it as the same way. Obviously it is bigger than any tournament I've ever been in, but I'm not going to change anything about my preparation and routine.
"I'm just trying to soak in the experience and enjoy it as much as possible."
But at the same time, Lewis knows that he is doing something he may never do again.
"It definitely feels special," he said. "It's the first time I've ever been in a professional tournament inside the ropes.
"I'm just trying to soak in the experience and enjoy it as much as possible."
As he learned Tuesday, though, there is bound to be some frustration once the competitive golf begins.
The rough is deeper and thicker than anything he's ever encountered. And the holes are longer than any he's ever played.
Way longer.
As if the 605-yard par 5 13th isn't daunting enough, holes 10 and 12 are both par 4s that eclipse 500 yards. The fourth hole is 517 yards and par 5, but the hole that best got Lewis' attention was No. 7.
At 525 yards, it's the longest par 4 in U.S. Open history.
"I hit a drive as pure as I can hit it, and I hit it long," Lewis said. "Then I got out there and still had 250 yards left.
"It was sort of a wakeup call."
One that Lewis can't wait to get for real.
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International lawyers, business leaders slam proposed changes to Vietnam law on legal services
Par Vietnam aujourd'hui le samedi 17 novembre 2012, 09:27 - News in english - Lien permanent
HANOI, Vietnam — International lawyers and business leaders are warning Vietnam's government that proposed changes to its law on legal services would restrict foreign firms and spook investors at a time of faltering economic growth.
The proposed changes are under consideration this month in the lawmaking National Assembly. A dozen foreign lawyers wrote to the assembly Oct. 24 saying the changes could prohibit their local employees from drafting contracts, making it very hard for them to do business here.
If the law passes, "it would mean that anybody investing or doing business in Vietnam would have to rely on a much smaller group of law firms, none of which have international networks or presence," Frederick Burke, a partner at the Ho Chi Minh City office of the American law firm Baker & McKenzie, said Friday.
The Australian and European chambers of commerce in Vietnam wrote to the government earlier this month to support the foreign firms. Preben Hjortlund, the European chamber's chairman, said the proposed changes to Vietnam's 2006 law on lawyers would have "dire consequences" for foreign investors seeking legal services in the country.
In a Nov. 1 letter to Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang, Hjortlund and his legal committee said the changes were a "negative interpretation" of Vietnam's commitments under the World Trade Organization, which it joined in 2007.
Ngo Thanh Tung, whose Ho Chi Minh City-based company Vilaf is among the 18 Vietnamese law firms that in September proposed the changes to the Ministry of Justice, said the foreign lawyers were being "overly sensitive."
"There was no 'ganging' scheme against foreign law firms," Tung said by email. "Vietnam's WTO commitments for legal services as well as the current regulation on operation of international law firms in Vietnam are already far more liberal than most, if not all, other Asian countries."
Communist Vietnam's economy — once a darling of foreign investors — has tumbled in recent months as the government faces mounting criticism over a troubled banking sector. On Wednesday, a National Assembly deputy made a rare public call for Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to resign.
The Ministry of Justice declined to say Friday how many of Vietnam's 7,300 registered lawyers work for foreign companies.
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Thursday, July 31, 2008
Scooby Snacks
Since I've been trying to eat healthier, I'm constantly searching for ways to satisfy my sweet tooth, while still not eating too much fat and too many calories. My new favorite snack, which is actually not strictly diet food... is Scooby Doo baked Graham Cracker Sticks. I had to double check the package-- in the people food aisle--to be sure it wasn't a misplaced box of dog treats. But to be sure, Scooby snacks are delicious. They taste like those Bit-O-Honey candies. And it's great if you're in need of something crunchy after eating all that yogurt and salads.
At first I thought I was eating something fairly healthy. Baked...good. Graham crackers are generally low in fat... good. The front of the box says "good source of calcium." Since I drink much more Diet Coke than milk, I could use calcium. But in checking the side panel, I see that a serving contains 10% of your daily needs of calcium. Is that "good"? Then, as I read on, I notice first on the list of ingredients is "enriched wheat flour" which sounds good (enriched...must be better, right?) but I've learned that enriched actually means they've taken out all the good stuff and added in artificial vitamins and minerals. That's a disappointment.
Overall, one serving (9 crackers) is 130 calories (about as much as a bowl of cereal) and 4g fat. If I stopped at 9 crackers, I suppose that wouldn't be bad. But who can stop, when mindlessly munching a bite-sized tasty dog bone shaped treat? Throw me another Scooby Snack, Shaggy.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Dogs in the News-- PetsCell
I can't live without my cell phone--seriously, I tote it around with me everywhere, even in the house. And I'll even admit to leaving a message for Kelly once or twice on the home answering machine--to be clear, I don't call specifically for her. Yet, the thought has never, ever crossed my mind to pay Verizon to get Kelly her own cell phone. But that's exactly what some people are doing now, as PetsCells bring new meaning to the phrase "calling your dog."
PetsCell, produced by Petsmobility, measures 5 inches by 3 inches, and is shaped like a bone. It's designed to be attached to the dog's collar. The owner dials the dog's phone number (I'm serious!) and the phone automatically connects. A small speaker in the device allows the dog to hear his owner's voice. Some owners feel that this may help reduce anxiety for their pets when they are away. Perhaps, however, this would confuse the dog and send them on a frenzied romp throughout the house, searching for Mom or Dad.
If so inclined and the dog barks back a message, the owner will hear that too on their own phone. I can only imagine the curious looks of co-workers as Mom sneaks a personal phone call home to Buster from her cubicle at work.
PetsCell inventor Cameron Robb says he imagines applications for the doggy-phone in search-and-rescue, military, guide dog or even potentially patient and elderly care, to name a few. Current PetsCell come with a GPS for tracking lost pets.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Ultimate Dog Lover
I just learned that one of my stories was accepted in The Ultimate Dog Lover book, published by HCI, and will appear on the bookstore shelves this November. I'm thrilled to be in a book among other amazing dog lovers!
Book description:
"Are You Crazy About Your Dog?
From their life's work as a veterinarian, a pet-care columnist, and an animal rescue volunteer respectively, Marty Becker, D.V.M., Gina Spadafori, and Carol Kline have been privy to some incredible stories about dogs and their humans—psychic dogs, heroic dogs, and therapy dogs who have healed their owners physically, emotionally, and spiritually. They've also fielded just about every question under the sun pertaining to our furry friends' health, wellness, training, and behavior: 'Why doesn't my dog come when I call him?', 'Why is she being aggressive at the dog park?', 'Will my house ever be free of tumbleweed hairballs?'
These esteemed experts have compiled a winning mix of heart-tugging, tail-wagging stories about some of the world's most endearing and amazing dogs with essential expert information in the areas of behavior and training, sports and leisure activities, and preventative care and health issues. With comprehensive facts, stunning four-color photography, and awe-inspiring true stories, this is the 'ultimate' book for ultimate dog lovers."
My story is not about Kelly (sorry Kelly!) but about my childhood companion, Happy. Our neighbors had found Happy, skinny and mud-covered, abandoned in the woods. My mom describes him as the homeliest, scroungy bag of bones she ever saw but I took one look at him, threw my arms around his neck and said "He's beautiful!"
We were unseparable from when I was in kindergarten all the way through high school. The story, Happy Together, tells of a time when my mother, borthers and I were staying at a summer camp, and my father wanted to take Happy back home with him for protection. I won't give away the ending, but it seems the bond between girl and dog just couldn't be broken.
Friday, July 25, 2008
America's Next Top Model
Yesterday Kelly and I had our photo shoot for an article that will appear in Guideposts magazine in December. The photographer, Jennifer May, is quite accomplished in photography for magazines and book covers and she was fantastic at putting Kelly and I at ease. Posing can result in awkward, unnatural smiles, but Jennifer definitely made me (and Kelly) feel comfortable. Her work for my latest Guideposts article, Red Thumb (Guideposts August 2008) was fantastic, as you can see by the photograph she took of Mike and I at our dining table, surrounded by some of our tomato harvest.
Anyway, Guideposts wanted some outdoors shots and it rained nearly all day so we weren't sure that was going to happen, but right as the appointed time arose, the skies cleared and a bright sun came out. I had to work to keep Kelly out of the mud in the back yard, and keep her new haircut brushed and looking good.
Since the article is to appear in December, I was asked to wear long pants and a long sleeved shirt. So I pulled on some jeans and buttoned myself into a nice, toasty cardigan sweater and stepped out into the baking July sun for an hour or so of posing and running around with Kelly. By the end of it, her tongue was hanging down and she didn't want to move. She was supposed to be playful and energetic, and we could barely get her to feign interest in a tennis ball. Hopefully Jennifer got the shots she needed!
Then we came inside for some posed shots on the front porch. Kelly cooperated for a bit, then she decided she'd had enough. I kept arranging her into a standing position, and by the time I took my place she'd sunk down and was lying at my feet. An exhausting day being a doggy model!
I'll keep you posted when the article comes out. In the meantime, Kelly's glamor days are over and she's content rolling in the grass in the back yard again.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Dogs In the News--Kangaroo Chaser
This news comes from us downunder. A hero dog, name undisclosed, saved its owner from a kangaroo attack.
According to a report on BBC News, Rosemary Neal, 65, was accosted by a kangaroo while on her farm in New South Wales. Neal's son reports that the horse farm is overrun with wild kangaroos, however usually they just hop away. This time, a large male kangaroo suddenly jumped up in the air and lunged straight at Neal, dropping her to the ground and kicking her severely.
Neal's son's dog heard her screams and chased the kangaroo away. Neal was taken to the hospital with a concussion and multiple cuts and bruises on her face, hands and back. Thanks to the family dog, the wounds were not even more serious. Neal is home and recovering.
Kangaroos are not generally considered aggressive to humans.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Hairy Dogs
I just came across this sad photo of a cocker spaniel whose owner had neglected its grooming.
(How did they know there was a cocker spaniel under there?) Fortunately the dog was rescued and given proper care. When I hear about incidents like this, I get so upset. Owning a dog comes with responsibilities, and neglecting their care is obviously cruel. I know grooming can be expensive, but we can all keep up between professional groomings by bathing, brushing, trimming the hair on their feet, keeping their nails clipped, etc. Anyone can learn to do this. (Although my husband does the nails, I'm too nervous!)
My hats off to all people who rescue dogs, groom dogs, treat our ill dogs and keep them healthy. Thank you all!
I've been looking at pictures of different breeds of dogs, interested in what breeds make up Kelly. Since she came from a cocker spaniel rescue, she certainly has a fair amount of cocker spaniel in her.
I can see her eyes, her expression, her coloring, her body shape in the first picture. I don't see a lot of Kelly in the second picture of the cocker.
This is a long haired dachshund. I definitely see Kelly's eyes here:
This is her face, her chest, her coloring:
Her coloring, she just has longer legs!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Dogs in the News--Rocco
One day in 2003 the little pup slipped under the fence of the family home in Queens, NY. Despite hanging posters all over the neighborhood, Natalie feared she'd never see Rocco again. She often looked through scrapbooks and photo albums, remembering the fun times they had together. She even refused to throw away Rocco's favorite toy, a red stuffed animal.
On July 5, Natalie's mother answered the phone to practically unbelievable news--Rocco had been found, 5 years later, and 850 miles away--in Georgia! Positive ID was made because of a microchip planted in the dog's shoulder--a common practice in pet identification.
Natalie's father and older brother flew down to Georgia to pick up the pooch. Natalie was overjoyed to be reunited. No one knows how Rocco got to Georgia, and who had been taking care of him. He looked well-nourished and in good condition. A very happy reunion in Queens!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Grooming Success
Check out the before picture (left) and the After picture (below). Doesn't she look great?!
After several bad experiences with grooming, we finally found the perfect groomer who was sympathetic, gentle and professional! We're so happy with the results.
In earlier posts, I wrote about grooming experiences at big-name pet store that resulted in my dog so stressed she needed emergency veterinary care. One of the reasons for Kelly's anxiety was being separated from me and left in unfamiliar surroundings. I called several groomers, none were willing to let me remain while they were grooming. I finally hit upon the idea of mobile groomers, who come to your house and groom the dog in their van...but none of them allowed the owner in the van, either. That is, until I found Melissa of TransFURmations. She was concerned and experienced about handling stressful pets, and had no problem at all with me staying in the van while she groomed.
She arrived last night, took the time to get to know Kelly, and we proceeded into her grooming mobile. Kelly did NOT even want to get in, but when I got in first, she jumped up. She then jumped back out again and I had to carry her back in, but I can only imagine how upset she would have been if I'd not been allowed to stay. Kelly did not like the bath at all. Melissa has a very calm and friendly demeanor and did not get flustered at Kelly's barking and repeated attempts to escape. She didn't even flinch as Kelly nipped at the water coming out of the hose.
Next, she lifted the sopping Kelly to the grooming table and turned on the blow dryer. Of course, Kelly liked this even less. Melissa kept the dryer at the lowest setting, which took a lot longer to dry but I"m sure was a help to Kelly's nerves. Kelly nipped at the air coming out of the hose and Melissa explained that was a common reaction. She put the grooming leash (I hate the term noose!) under one of Kelly's legs so that it wouldn't be so tight around Kelly's neck as she pulled and tried to jump off the table. I must say Kelly didn't stop tugging and trying to escape for at least an hour, even with me there. But she wasn't stressed to the point of bursting her blood vessels again either. She just didn't want to be there.
After the drying, Kelly calmed down a lot. Melissa was very quick with the clippers, and was careful to give me exactly the type of cut I wanted. I wanted to retain Kelly's longer coat on top, because it is so soft and never matted. Melissa snipped toenails like a pro, something that usually takes my husband an hour of struggling with a wiggly, whiny dog took her only seconds...snip snip snip!
She did an incredible job on Kelly's legs, which were four thick, hairy, curly messes. I could tell by the way she worked the scissors she was a real pro.
She ended with a bandana (or bows if you prefer), a squirt of doggy perfume, and Kelly got to select a toy from the toy basket! In the end, Kelly bounded out of the van happy to be free, but not stressed out in the least.
The entire job took about 2 hours and 20 minutes. I felt her fee for a full groom for a dog Kelly's size, was extremely reasonable considering how much of her time it took, and that she traveled about 40 minutes to get to my house.
Thank you Melissa so much for a wonderful job, Kelly looks awesome. I want to recommend Melissa to everyone reading this.
As the sign on her grooming mobile says..."TransFURmations...it's better than a belly rub."
Friday, July 11, 2008
Greatest American Dog
Okay, last night Andy and I watched a new TV reality show, The Greatest American Dog (on CBS, Thursdays at 8pm.) I feel about this show kind of like I feel about zoos; with zoos, there are some issues of concern, but I am always thrilled at the opportunity to see exotic animals up close and personal that I'd never otherwise have a chance to see. This reality show was pretty much absurd, some of the contestants seemed fanatical and the challenges and rewards contrived. I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that I'm actually a fan of some reality shows. But not this one. The dogs all arrived dressed in clothes...aside from an occasional bandanna, I don't know why anyone would dress their dogs in polo shirts and frilly skirts. These dogs came in down vests, neckties and sneakers. Then they were asked to compete in challenges. The first challenge was like musical chairs. When the music stopped, the owners had to instruct their dog to get up on the "chair" and sit. It was actually kind of cute to see the dogs of all breeds and sizes doing their things. Later, we got a chance to see some special skills. (Andy continuously commented that Kelly would not fare so well in this competition.) The bulldog that skateboarded particularly caught our attention.
This dog was not just set on a skateboard and given a push. Tillman actually got on the board, pushed with his left legs, got on the board with all four legs, then pumped with the right legs, etc. He could even shift his body weight to steer. It was quite obvious that this was not a "trick" but real fun for the dog. And for that reason, I laughed and smiled, and will probably watch the show again when I get the chance. No matter what, face it, I just like watching dogs. If only this was just a showcase to see some pretty cool dogs--from the jack russell to the brittany spaniel to the border collie, these dogs were all cute, clever and lovable. The show iteslf; not so much.
List of contestants:
Ron and Tillman, an English Bull Dog who loves to skateboard
Travis and Presley, a Boxer loves to play
Laura and Preston, a Pomeranian that can strike a pose
Michael and Ezzie, a Boston Terrier who enjoys watching television
David and Elvis, a Parson Russell Terrier that enjoys long walks through Central Park
Elan and Kenji, a Giant Schnauzer known to stop traffic and draw crowds
Laurie and Andrew, a Maltese who loves his squeaky ball
JD and Galaxy, a Pointer/Collie mix does a fantastic back balance
Beth Joy and Belle Starlet, Mutt (Chihuahua/Pomeranian/Retreiver) is Bi-Lingual
Brandy and Beacon, a Miniature Schnauzer loves her stuffed animal that looks like her
Teresa and Leroy, a Border Collie who has done a couple commercials
Bill and Star, a Brittany that is trained in field trials
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Dogs in the News--A Good Read
Today's entry is not so much about a specific dog, but a fascinating new dog book. As a writer, I'm always on the lookout for a new dog book. My favorites are still the classic James Herriot books. I just finished Three Dog Life. And now, in the fiction genre, there's The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, by David Wroblewski. Edgar's family breeds unique mixed breed dogs with the desirable traits of intelligence and sense of humor. Edgar is a mute boy who uses a self-taught form of sign language. Edgar's amazing ability to communicate with the dogs is part of what makes this book sing.
A review by Stephen King reads "I flat-out loved The Story of Edgar Sawtelle. In the end, this isn't a novel about dogs or heartland America, it's a novel about the human heart and the mysteries that live there, understood but impossible to articulate..."
Check it out and take this book along on your vacation this summer. You'll be glad you did.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Chasing Ducks
How obedient is your dog? This weekend I found out the answer, for Kelly, is "not very."
We had her up at her favorite spot, my in-law's camp on a lake. She loves the smells and sights there, and I love watching her come alive. Maybe a bit too alive this time. The camp is too close to the road to allow her to run free there, but we usually have her on a really long rope that allows her to explore all over. I got overconfident for a minute and allowed her off the rope. She seized the opportunity and ran around, nose to the ground, following a zig zag trail of some critter. Then she spotted the ducks and skedaddled after them and plunged into the lake. Kelly likes to swim, but I could see she was fast getting too far out and knew she'd soon tire. I ran to the water's edge and called and called to her--she was immediately out way over my head--and she didn't even look my way. Just swam steadily toward the ducks, which kept swimming out deeper and deeper. I must have sounded like a lunatic calling and screaming to no avail. Mike and Andy grabbed the rowboat and paddled after her. By the time they got out a little bit, I think Kelly realized she was in trouble, perhaps feeling exhausted and worried she couldn't keep up any more. She was gasping and panting, and had that frightened look in her eyes. "She can't make it!" I called. As the rowboat neared, she tried to swim away from it, probably afraid it would hit her. Finally Mike pulled up beside her, Andy grabbed her collar and guided her toward the dock. There is no beach there, only mucky mud, so I leaned over the edge of the dock and dragged her up onto the wood platform beside me. She was very tired and didn't struggle as we walked back up the hill to the camp. I know it was only her instinct to chase the ducks, but it was scary nonetheless. For the rest of the day she slept soundly, barely moving. I guessed she was probably dreaming of her big adventure.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Dogs in the News--Hercules
Can you believe this? Scary! Here's Hercules, an English Mastiff. He's captured the title of "Largest Dog in the World." Hercules weighs 282 pounds. His neck is bigger around than most people's waist--38 inches! The Boston Herald reports that his paws are "the size of softballs." English Mastiffs normally weigh about 200 lbs. Hercules "just grew" reports his owner, John Flynn of Peabody, Massachusetts.
from: Dogs in the News
Here's another picture of the big guy. I'm sure experts would agree that Hercules could drop a few. I'm writing a book about overweight dogs so I fully understand what a challenge this can be. Kelly is about 10 lbs overweight, and even cutting back on her food and making sure she gets more exercise, the weight is coming off slow.
According to Snopes, the picture of the man walking a giant dog next to a horse often seen circulating on the web, bears no connection to the real Hercules, above.