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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
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I have had a hard time with body image forEVER, and looking at pictures has, frankly, been painful. When I was morbidly obese I thought I looked okay most of the time, and then I'd see some random photograph and be absolutely horrified. That could NOT be me. I am NOT that big! Am I? And so I'd eat to forget, pretend I was smaller, look away from my reflection in windows, try not to let anyone take a picture of me.
As I lost weight, I decided to take progress pictures. I have them all linked on the left sidebar of this blog. I started with 30 Pounds Gone pictures and yes, even I saw the obvious difference there, but I was still kind of appalled at how large I looked. Every ten pounds since I have taken photos and measurements and posted them on my blog as a way to track my progress, but every ten pounds I have looked at those pictures, so upset and disappointed that I "didn't look any different." As my dear friend Karen could tell you, I sent her my pictures every time before I would post them. I'd say "omg, I do not look ANY DIFFERENT!! I still look JUST AS FAT!" and I would lament and cry and whine and sometimes even retake the pictures in different clothing to see if I could looked any better. Every ten pounds, Karen said to me, "You DO look thinner! You HAVE changed. You have to trust me on this. You do not see yourself as you are. You look great!" And because I know she wouldn't lie to me, I just had to force myself to believe her and post them on my blog. I always wondered if someone would come and comment, "You don't look any different. I don't see how you can claim you've lost 40-50-60 pounds. Your body looks the same." But no one ever did.
So as I posted pictures every ten pounds, I got feedback. LOTS of feedback in the form of comments and emails telling me how GREAT I look, how much slimmer my waist or arms or hips were, and cheering me on. I was always kind of stunned by it, but I figured all these people couldn't be fibbing for my ego's sake. Every time I posted more pictures, I'd have to keep going back to my blog and staring at the pictures. I mean, it's been almost obsessive... every time I sat down at the computer, I'd go to my page and look at my pictures. Because it didn't seem real. Because sometimes I'd look and could SEE what other people were seeing. I'd sit and compare the pictures to older ones and every so often I'd get a glimpse that hey, I was getting smaller. I was looking better. The measurements going down and the clothing sizes shrinking were confirmation that is was not just an optical illusion.
But I still felt fat. My brain still held the image of me at 278 or 245 or even 220 pounds when I thought of myself. Not less.
When I stood on the scale this weekend and saw 178 pounds, I was so excited. I cleared all the stuff out of the way in my room so I could take those pictures. I took measurements. I put on those size 10 jeans and a top and I looked in the mirror.
I gasped. I spun around. I looked at every angle. How on EARTH did that happen? I actually look GOOD, I thought. I look amazing!!! I was just so thrilled at what I saw. In fact, I have not weighed 178 since 14 years ago when I was 27 years old! I barely remember it but I actually think I look better now, at 41, than I did at 27. Maybe it's attitude, or confidence, or just being more aware and happy. But regardless, when I stood there and snapped those pictures this weekend from all angles, I felt on top of the world.
And then, I set the camera aside. I didn't look at the pictures. I went about my day.
"Send me the pictures!" Karen said. "I am waiting on pins and needles here!" But I didn't send them. I didn't even take them off my camera for hours.
I was afraid the pictures would show me how I REALLY look. I did not want to lose that feeling I had of pride and happiness when I looked in the mirror. I was scared to download the pictures and see that it was all just a mirror trick and I actually still look obese. I was afraid I would cry because I don't look any different.
Finally I just took the leap and downloaded them. As I started looking at them on my computer, I noticed something.
The pictures look EXACTLY as I looked in the mirror... EXACTLY how I am imagining myself in my mind!
The pictures on the computer MATCH the pictures in my brain!!
Do you know how big this is? If you've ever suffered from body dysmorphic disorder you know.
And so I posted them, I read every comment, and I loaded the page several times on Sunday and Monday, staring at myself in the pictures and accepting that yes, that is me. I did this. I look good. And for the first time in MY LIFE, I actually not only accept but LIKE how I look.
I turned a corner. I finally do not feel like a fat chick faking it that she lost a bunch of weight. It is not fake, or temporary. It is real, and it is my body and my life. I cannot tell you how exciting this is to me. If you had shown me those pictures three years ago when I started this blog, I would have probably fallen over from a heart attack in shock. But now it's real. I am so happy.
Scale says: 176.
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What a joy!
This KNOWING is something far more valuable than any number.
But you know that!
- October 26, 2010 at 8:43 AM
- Lucrecia said...
You've come so far! I had that mental picture problem last year, I lost 30 pounds but I couldn't SEE it and I let it get the best of me and I gained every one of them back! :-( Kudos for you for sticking with it even when it seemed like you weren't getting anywhere in your head!
- October 26, 2010 at 9:19 AM
I am so happy for you. I know many have said this, but you truly are inspirational. Not just because of the pounds you lost, but because of your ATTITUDE! You have been honest and thoughtful and have persevered despite having many set-backs and challenges along the way.
I am 29 and have been overweight since I was 7 years old. I am trying to work on understanding why I eat compulsively. I know there are causes for my behavior. I don't want to spend another 20 years beating myself up and making myself miserable over my weight. No, it's not easy for me to lose this weight, but I know it's doable . . . and you've provided a great example to me for HOW it can be done.
- October 26, 2010 at 9:23 AM
- Mind Over Fatter said...
What a breakthrough Lyn, nice to see your mind has caught up with your physical body. The topic of body dysmorphic disorder is one I will keep connect to... sometimes my issue I see myself smaller than what I really look like in pictures, therefore I fool myself into a false reality. Strange eh?
- October 26, 2010 at 9:24 AM
- Lisa said...
wtg Lyn! :)
- October 26, 2010 at 9:46 AM
- Katie J said...
Congrats on the 100 lb. loss Lyn. You are one of the 1st blogs I ever read and it has been a pleasure watching your transformation. You have shared with us the ups and downs and have taught us a thing or three about how freaking hard this WL Journey is. You should be very proud of yourself for not throwing in the towel when things got tough. You are an inspiration to MANY Lyn! Thank you for allowing us to be along for the ride.
- October 26, 2010 at 9:52 AM
- Beth at Obesity Strike said...
YAY! I remember having a similar experience the first time that I lost my weight. So excited for you.
- October 26, 2010 at 10:12 AM
I'm kind of envious that you can "see yourself" as you are. I feel like I'm still right where I started. How do you think you got there? Looking at photos? Getting positive feedback? I need to start the process in my mind too.... as always you are such a wealth of support, information and joy for me.
176! :D Big grin!
- October 26, 2010 at 10:15 AM
One more comment........ I would LOVE to see you change your photo from the "what I looked like" to the "what I look like" one! Even side by side ones would look awesome. I think the 100 pound photo should be the first thing we see on your page! It's what you've done, it's what you're doing and it's who you are and who you see! <3<3<3
- October 26, 2010 at 10:23 AM
- Lyn said...
It took a lot, and I mean A LOT of mental work to see myself as I am. I had to stop looking away, start to be in pictures more and actually LOOK at them repeatedly. I spend time looking in the mirror every single day. When I shower I take time to look in the mirror too. I look at every aspect so I notice small changes. I pay really close attention to my body now. Every day. And it took months/years to do this. I think it can happen for you too! Start by looking. Alot. Even if you don't like something, keep looking, daily.
- October 26, 2010 at 10:39 AM
Actually feeling how you look is a rare thing. I'm so glad you feel that way - it means you are in a good place. Give your self a bigpat on the bcak!! You did it!!
- October 26, 2010 at 10:45 AM
- Jen said...
That is great! I just started blogging my fitness and weight loss and you are an inspiration! Thank you!
- October 26, 2010 at 10:59 AM
- Mom to the Fourth Power said...
So Awesome!! I can't tell you how much I RELATE!! I feel the SAME WAY about my pictures!! I kept waiting for everyone to say I haven't really lost any weight. Even now after losing 111, sometimes I still think I'm way big. But I am starting to feel convinced that I am smaller. It is a great feeling. And size 10 pants... how awesome is that!! I am a shorty so my weight bunches up and I'm finally in a size 16 and that is small for me... but can't wait to fit into a size 10.
You are not alone, girl!! Cheers for you here in Oregon!!
- October 26, 2010 at 11:11 AM
Hi L,
Why not consider taking the picture of obesity pics down and putting up the 100 lbs lost pics? They are so motivating for me!
- October 26, 2010 at 11:13 AM
I agree that maybe you could leave the 278 pics up with a "Where I started" tagline, and then put up the 100 pounds lost with a "where I am".
For me personally, that's what hooks me into a weight loss/healthy living blog. The awesome before and afters, right there up front, where you can see them. And then of course still keep up the links for progress pics :)
- October 26, 2010 at 11:18 AM
- Carol said...
Hi Lyn: first of all, congrats on your success!--you look great. Secondly, I wanted to thank you for all your advice and tips. I recently found your blog and went back and read your first posts when you began your "journey". I know you are on the Medifast plan now, but I appreciate all the tips you offered in your earlier posts, i.e. your list of "favorites", farmers market, etc. I had never tried lima beans previously and now love them (thanks to you) and your favorites list was most helpful. It's always easier selecting new items at the grocery store when they've been tried and recommended by someone. Also, your neverending encouragement ("never give up", "you/we can do this") is most appreciated. Now you've proven that it CAN be done!
- October 26, 2010 at 11:47 AM
- mariana said...
i am so happy for you. i came here just to see you 100 pounds gone pictures 100 times since sunday!
- October 26, 2010 at 12:28 PM
- Karen said...
Oh Lyn, I just cannot tell you how happy I am for you!!! You have done such an amazing job and have inspired everyone along the way. Thank you for sharing your journey so openly with us all!
I think you should put one old and one new photo up on the first page so we can see it everytime we log on to your blog! It gives us all hope!
- October 26, 2010 at 12:38 PM
- Bobbie said...
You really do look amazing! And I was once a size 9 many many years ago and I did still feel fat then, and that may have been why I never could keep it off. I always felt fat so in my mind I was fat so I went back to old habits. I'm sure glad you are getting your mind wrapped around everything as you have lost this weight. I believe it will help you keep it off in the future. Still cheering you on.
- October 26, 2010 at 1:45 PM
- Chris said...
WAY TOO GO! Glad its sinking in! years from now it will be hard to remember back! :-)
- October 26, 2010 at 2:23 PM
- Lisa said...
Awww, congrats again. This post just gave me goose bumps. :-)
- October 26, 2010 at 3:14 PM
- Rosie's Weight Loss Blog said...
I have some definite body issues that I need to get over as I continue my weight loss. I am so proud of you and hope to be like you, that's why I love reading your blog!
- October 26, 2010 at 4:01 PM
- Tanya said...
It's like I was reading my own story!! Amazing post. I'm down 84.4 pounds as of last Saturday and I still look in the mirror and see the same person I was 84 pounds ago. I'm afraid if I don't get things under control by the time I get to goal, I'll suck at maintenance... Keep up the awesome work! You are truly an inspiration!!
- October 26, 2010 at 5:24 PM
- spunkysuzi said...
I'm so glad your mind is catching up to your body!! That in itself is absolutely amazing.
- October 26, 2010 at 5:57 PM
- Ann K. said...
Looks to me like you made a major mental breakthrough. Body dysmorphic disorder wreaks havoc on your self and body image, I can definitely relate.
This part about "not feel like a fat chick faking it that she lost a bunch of weight" really resonates because that was an insecurity that I used to nurse. It can be challenging to stop seeing yourself as a FAT PERSON and just see yourself as PERSON. You are managing this really well, Lyn.
- October 26, 2010 at 7:30 PM
- Spaghetti Cat said...
So full of joy and happy for you Lyn! That is totally remarkable that the thoughts and feelings of your body match, because I still have not got a grasp on what i actually look like.
- October 26, 2010 at 8:15 PM
- Madame: The Journey said...
It's very real. It's also well-deserved, embrace it. :o)
- October 26, 2010 at 8:53 PM
- Fat Grump said...
Oh Lyn...I am SO happy for you!
You look absolutely fantastic.
Well done you!
Never forget all the people out here that you are inspiring, urging on to do something, to keep at it. You remain my inspiration.
Big hugs x x x
- October 26, 2010 at 9:55 PM
I am really impressed and inspired by your ability to really see your new and awesome body. I still have not made that leap and it is so nice to see someone else do it successfully.
About 6 years ago I lost from 260lbs to 148lbs.. I did it in a year, and that was too quick for me to really recognize the changes I guess. Despite wearing size 9/10 and medium shirts, despite being in a "normal" weight range, all I could see was my saggy skin and my stomach, which to me looked HUGE. I was wrong, it got HUGE again as I regained much of my weight and topped out at 235.4 this time.
I'm back down to 170ish and it has taken MUCH longer this time. I had hoped with it taking so much longer that I'd really get it this time, that I would see I'm not "enormous" anymore and my stomach would look ok. It doesn't. I still feel gigantic. But every now and then I'll see a picture I like, or get a glimpse of the right angle in the mirror.. and I'll feel like I've actually accomplished something.
I'm still trucking at it, it's taking a long long time, but I think that is better for my brain. I need to start seeing the real me instead of the old fatter me.
THIS is why I was so happy to find out we were about the same size, because to me, you look absolutely "normal" sized. You look fabulous and I would never tell you to lose weight. If I am about your size, then I look similar to what you look like.. and I can't see it, but it must be true right?
- October 27, 2010 at 5:50 AM
- screwdestiny said...
It is wonderful that the image in your mind finally matches what you actually look like. I've suffered from having a distorted body image before, and one of the things that I used to do was actually take a picture. Because some days I thought I looked fine and then others, in my mind, it looked like I had gained 10 pounds and I'd freak out. So I would take a picture, it would look normal, and I would just tell myself that was what was real.
And I love your attitude now. It's great that you finally love your body.
- October 28, 2010 at 4:01 PM


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Flat irons fall into an embarrassingly broad category of women's beauty tools—like eyelash curlers and self-tanners—that flummox me. So, I needed one that's user-friendly. Does it heat up quickly? Does something simple (like a light) signify when it's done heating up? Is there a temperature gauge and an easy on-off switch?
Final Result (10 possible points):
I want to look pretty, damn it. Can it iron out the hard-to-reach waves at the top of my head and behind my ears? Does my hair feel smooth and look shiny? Does the straightening last—preferably three days or more—without being seriously affected by inclement weather or trips to the gym? I don't expect miracles—five-minute touch ups in the morning are fine. But my flat iron should make my a.m. routine simpler, not more complicated.
When I had all the scores, I averaged them. Here are the results, from bag-on-the-head bad to Pantene-commercial good.
Revlon PerfectHeat Ceramic Straightener, $24.99 This was no match for anyone's hair. It took forever to heat up and never got hot enough. Even the finer strands of hair by the nape of my neck, which usually straighten after one pass, remained stubbornly wavy. My ends were puffy and sticking out instead of lying together neatly—and those were the lucky hairs. The iron has a plastic catch right next to the ceramic plates (the design is clearly a knockoff of the more expensive Chi), which repeatedly caught my hair. And even though the plates didn't get that hot, there was a very strong burning smell in the air.
Revlon says this has "floating plates," designed to help straighten hair more. But flat iron plates shouldn't float: They should clamp together, hard, to get the kinks out. The Revlon PerfectHeat damaged my hair and made my scalp ache, all for poor results.
Damage: 3.3
Ease of use: 4.7
Final result: 1.3
Final score: 3.1 (out of 10 possible)
Vidal Sassoon, $69.99 The Vidal Sassoon looks cool, with hot-pink felt along the top and a temperature gauge that resembles one of those arcade games that tells you whether you're a cold fish or hot lips. But how many college graduates does it take to master a flat iron? More than three, apparently. Penney, my mother, and I all had trouble setting the Vidal Sassoon to the proper temperature. I continually pressed buttons until it finally reached the highest setting. Then, the box claimed, it should have heated up in 30 seconds. It took three to four minutes—not an eternity, but not as quickly as advertised. The low heat required me to keep it on my hair longer, causing damage, and my hair got caught in the iron's hinge, causing breakage. After all that, it did little for my appearance. Penney was its sole defender, but even she admitted that by Day 2, her hair looked terrible.
Damage: 5.3
Ease of use: 3.7
Final result: 5.7
Final score: 4.9
BaByliss PRO Ceramic Straightening Iron with Anti-Static Detachable Comb, $49 It's clunky, unattractive, and cumbersome—at 2.25 inches, it's the widest flat iron we tried. But the BaByliss is pretty serviceable, and it's affordable. I tried one with a comb on Melonyce's recommendation, and it did seem to give my hair a smoother finish. But my mother, Penney, and I all noted quite a bit of breakage (not to mention painful hair-pulling). The comb also grabbed hair from sections I wasn't trying to straighten. The sheer wideness of the iron made it difficult to straighten those hard-to-reach spots behind my ears and near my scalp, so I had some incongruously wavy spots. I do give the BaByliss credit for one thing: It gave one of the longest-lasting final results. I wore mine straight for four and a half days, longer than some of the $100-plus irons.
Damage: 4.3
Ease of use: 4.7
Final result: 6
Final score: 5
T3 Bespoke Labs Wet or Dry, $200 The T3 says it can dry and straighten in a single step—something I hadn't attempted since a disasterous high-school-era encounter with a straightening-iron-and-blow-dryer-in-one gadget. (Think Krusty the Klown.) But the scars from that incident have healed, and it was time to try again.
The first thing I noticed about the T3 is that one of the handles is adorned with an inexplicable row of rhinestones. My mother, Penney, and I all found this little touch hilarious. The next thing I noticed was that it heated up to 400 degrees in a matter of seconds. While the loud sizzle it made as my wet hair touched the plates was rather scary, and the steam streaming out of the side vents occasionally singed my hand, I was impressed. The T3 transformed my hair from sopping mop to straight, if a little poufy. It took more than an hour to finish the job—long enough to hurt my weak arms—but the final result was decent. My mother liked this one so much that she held it hostage for a week.
Damage: 6.3
Ease of use: 7.3
Final result: 8
Final score: 7.2
Farouk Chi, $190 (available for less on Amazon.com) The Chi has a cult following. It's the standard by which straight-hair hunters measure all other flat irons—as in, "It's not as good as the Chi." I expected great, life-altering things of the Chi.
And it was pretty good—comfortable to use, with a great swivel cord that makes it easy to maneuver. There was no messing around with temperature because, well, there's only one temperature: really, really hot. The curved shape of the iron makes it easy to flip or otherwise style the ends, which is a great feature. The design is simple and appealing. It also caused minimal breakage, though my ends looked kind of frayed when I was finished. But it's not appropriate for all hair types: Melonyce found her hair matted and stiff, "like Barbie hair."
While the Chi seems to have everything going for it, I wasn't thrilled with the final result. The sections I straightened didn't blend together well, and my hair looked slightly bushy. It's a solid product, but not the best out there.
Damage: 8.5
Ease of use: 8.3
Final result: 8.3
Final score: 8.4
Bio Ionic iSmooth, $200 Enter the dark horse. Bio Ionic may have some explaining to do to the good folks at Apple—the lowercase i, the gleaming white casing—but it's a strong product that I really enjoyed. It's easy to use and instinctual, unlike, say, the Vidal Sassoon.
It heated up quickly, and I finished the job in record time—only 25 minutes. Most importantly, it looked good. My hair was shiny and looked healthy. The layers fell nicely. It even had a slight bounce. And it lasted four days—through an early-spring rain and a trip to the gym, requiring only the most minor morning touch ups. Penney wasn't quite as big a fan—she was disappointed by the iSmooth's inability to flip ends. But even she liked how long it lasted. Overall, the iSmooth is a great product.
Damage: 8.7
Ease of use: 8.3
Final result: 9
Final score: 8.7
Hai Elite Digistik, $189 The Digistik is so good that when I checked out my hair in the mirror, I realized how desperately I needed a haircut and a highlight. When your coif is curly, you have a lot of wiggle room with those sorts of things.
The Digistik heated up fast—in 30 seconds, tops. It straightened my hair smoothly and only took a couple of passes per section. The iron is slim enough to straighten close to my scalp, but it still handled my hair's length well. It has a helpful digital temperature gauge—no guessing with dials, like the other irons—and convenient finger pads that make it easy to grip. It also comes with a pouch that doubles as a heat-resistant pad you can rest the iron on without burning a hole in your counter.
It's not perfect. Melonyce wasn't pleased with her final result—her hair really does require a flat iron with an attached comb, to smooth it out along the way. And a full day after I used the Digistik, my boyfriend announced that my hair "smelled like burning." But that's a pretty small price to pay for such smooth, shiny, straight, long-lasting (five days!) hair. I think I'm in love.
Damage: 8.7
Ease of use: 9.7
Final result: 9.7
Final score: 9.4


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Leon Slikkers, founder of S2 Yachts, will present the address "Fifty Years of Making Fun" on Thursday, March 4, at 4 p.m. in Winants Auditorium of Graves Hall through the Meijer Lecture Series at Hope College.
The public is invited. Admission is free.
Leon Slikkers started at Chris-Craft in 1946, making cabin tops in the joiner department. In the early 1950s, he began building 14-foot runabouts in his garage after work.
In 1954, he registered the Slickcraft name, and the following year he left a promising career to open his own shop and fulfill his dream at the age of 27. He sold his house and started a small factory on Washington Avenue in Holland.
Slikkers began experimenting with a new material, fiberglass, in 1955. Within three years, the company put a few of the boats into production and by 1963 had stopped building with wood.
In 1969, Slikkers sold Slickcraft to the AMF Corporation. He stayed on as president to head up three AMF companies (including Slickcraft), but eventually realized that the large corporation's business principles did not match his own and left after four years.
He started over in 1974, building sailboats under the name S2 Yachts. Within 10 years, S2 was one of the top five sailboat manufacturers in the United States, known for building quality cruising vessels and racing boats. Gradually the company began producing high-quality power boats called Tiara Yachts, and phasing out the sailboats. S2 Yachts then constructed a second facility in Ft. Pierce, Fla., and, in 1977 added Pursuit to its product lineup. In 1983, S2 Yachts purchased the Slickcraft brand name from AMF, and the following year Leon Slikkers became chief executive officer and David Slikkers was named president.
The Meijer Lecture Series, which debuted in September 2008, is an endowed lectureship established through the support of the Meijer Foundation. Coordinated by the Joint Archives of Holland, the annual lectureship highlights the experience of area family-owned businesses that have had a historical impact on West Michigan.
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Julia Roberts has had a steady acting career since the 1980s. Her first major role was in "Mystic Pizza," but her breakthrough hit came with "Pretty Woman." Since then she has been one of Hollywood's most sought-after and highest-paid actresses. Career highlights include tear-jerkers such as "Steel Magnolias," thrillers "Sleeping with the Enemy" and "The Pelican Brief," romantic comedies "My Best Friend's Wedding," "Runaway Bride" and "Notting Hill" and family dramas "Stepmom" and "Something to Talk About." She won an Oscar for her portrayal of real life legal assistant Erin Brockovich, who brought down a power company. Roberts was once married to country singer Lyle Lovett and is now married to Danny Moder with whom she has three children. Her niece, Emma Roberts, and brother, Eric Roberts, are also actors.
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Portland, Oregon, was established in 1845 along the west bank of the Willamette River. By the time Portland was incorporated in 1851, it had more than 800 inhabitants. In 1859—the year Oregon gained statehood—Matthew Paul Deady became the first U.S. District judge for the newly-created federal judicial district of Oregon. Deady first convened the federal court in Oregon's capital city of Salem, but he moved the court to Portland in 1860. During this period, many towns in the Pacific Northwest hoped to demonstrate their prosperity and permanence by obtaining a federal courthouse or custom house. A notable public building could bring attention and prestige to a growing town. As the major port of the Pacific Northwest and the seat of the federal district court, Portland was a natural location for such a building. In 1869, the U.S. government purchased a block of land from the city for $15,000 for construction of a building that would house all offices and services of the federal government in Portland.
Questions for Reading 2
2. Give a brief history of the building's use over time. Who occupies the building today?
3. Why did the building need to be altered at the beginning of the 20th century? What did this say about Portland's continued growth?
Reading 2 was adapted from Carolyn Pitts, "United States Courthouse, Custom House and Post Office" (Multnomah County, Oregon) National Historic Landmark Nomination Form, Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1977; U.S. General Services Administration, Re-Dedication of the Pioneer Courthouse [Brochure] (Portland, Oregon, 2005); U.S. General Services Administration, Pioneer Courthouse [Brochure] (GSA, n.d.); and U.S. General Services Administration, At the Forefront of Adventure and Architecture: Pioneer Courthouse [Video Recording].
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3U.S. General Services Administration, Re-Dedication of the Pioneer Courthouse [Brochure] (Portland, Oregon, 2005).


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Writer for the Connecticut Tigers, the Class-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. Baseball Digest Staff Writer, Contributing writer to Vine Line (the official publication of the Chicago Cubs), ESPN's Sweet Spot Network and MLB.com/Entertainment. Author of Top 100 Chicago Cubs MLBlog "Prose and Ivy" since December, 2007. BA in Communications. Official site: http://www.wix.com/maloney_ryan/sportsreporter
Love collecting DVD's, hanging at home with my family and watching Cubs games. Cubs fan. Comedian, Writer, Actor, Producer, Computer owner, Blog enthusiast. Looking forward to talking Cubs with everyone throughout the Winter Meetings/offseason, through Spring Training and all of 2012! Ah One, Ah Two, Ah Three…GO CUBS GO!
An interview I did for the MLBlogs community blog, run by MLB.com's Enterprise Editor, Mark Newman:
(I should do an updated one of these…I'm sure some of the answers would be different three years later)
Spheroid: Prose and Ivy
MLBlogger: Ryan at Prose and Ivy
Signup date: Dec. 5, 2007
1. Why do you blog?
I live in New York City (I'm in Chicago a lot now so meeting Cubs fans has become much easier) and there aren't many Cubs fans that I've met here so far who are readily available to talk about the day's Cub headlines or the most recent Cubs game. It's great to have access to a community of baseball fans in general, but especially to be able to reach out and communicate with other Cubs fans on a daily basis. Until the Cubs hire me as a beat reporter/analyst, this is the closest I'll come to either…and I love it!
2. What was your favorite post?
My favorite post would probably be the one titled "The Face, The Brace, The Pace, The Place and The Ace" or "The Poster Child". The first one was one of those blogs where you feel like you have so much to say it just flows once you sit down and start typing. Those are exciting when they happen. The other one I just think is really funny…my own little parody of the Cubs upcoming ads for the 2008 team. Good times. (I know there are a handful of others I'd list here…maybe I'll include in the sidebar soon…links to them).
3. Strangest blogging experience?
The first time I received a comment because I couldn't believe people were actually reading my blog. It's made me post nearly daily lately with people responding and the feedback I've received regarding how many people are enjoying my page. (This still holds true).
4. What is your favorite blog, including at least one MLBlog?
There are couple that I was really enjoying yet can't seem to find any longer which is too bad. I really like Crawly's Cubs (no longer active) and Some Ballyard. A good mix of humor and analyst is what I really enjoy when reading someone else's blog. And anyone who enjoys my blog…I generally read there's regularly too.
5. What would you be doing if you weren't blogging?
Walking my dogs. They REALLY should be outside on a walk right now.
6. Where do you think the blogosphere is going?
Blu-ray? I don't know you got me. (Turns out, it was headed to WordPress).
7. Favorite team and why?
Cubs. Chicago Cubs. Yes those Cubs. Great characters on the team, great potential, great history, great fans, great stadium, the seventh inning stretch, the underdog status year in and year out, wondering if this will be the year and how many more years I'll be wondering if this will be the year…and Ryne Sandberg. He was the man.
8. What is one thing most people don't know about you?
I have met two of my comedy heroes in rest rooms (BIZARRE but true). I met Chevy Chase in rest room at a political fundraiser a few years back and was so excited I shook his hand to meet him
before I had a chance to dry my hands after washing them. After shaking my hand he looked at me and said "You gave me a wet shake." I didn't know what to say…all I could come up with was "It's all water I swear." The other was Bill Cosby in a Barnes and Noble bathroom in NY. I was waiting for the bathroom to become available and right behind me walk in two huge security guys…behind them, a man with sunglasses and a baseball cap. Quickly that man became Bill Cosby. SO COOL. I didn't want to bother him although inside I was freaking out as he is a stand up legend. He then said to me "Are you waiting?" I turned and looked at him and said "Yes, Mr. Cosby. I am waiting." He just turned away, then turned back, smiled and said "We are waiting." He then left. But for a brief moment there, Bill Cosby and I were doing the same exact thing at the same exact time. Again…SO COOL. (And yes, he was wearing 'one of those sweaters'.)
9. Happiness is…
…champagne all over your team's clubhouse at the end of the World Series. I'd say that's happiness indeed. (Indeed).


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In an emergency, we always try and prepare for our family's safety. One would most likely think of gathering supplies such as food, medicine (medical records), first aid kits, etc. In the same way, you should also consider taking precautions to make sure that your pet is safe as well. A pet's safety should be considered as part of the family's safety, for they are also just as important, and they rely on you to keep them safe.
When preparing a plan and safety kit for your pet, think of important things a pet would need — for examples, food; a first-aid kit (ask your vet for specifics); your pet's collar with an ID tag and a rabies tag; an extra leash; registration or adoption information; a picture of your pet in case he or she gets lost; your pet's favorite toys, so they feel more at home; and even emergency contacts. Talk to your vet about a memory microchip that can be implanted in your pet, so that it can be tracked if it is to get loose. Also, keeping all your contact information up to date is a good idea if you ever need to relocate a pet.
Try to make sure that you have a plan for yourself as well as your pet during any given emergency. First, you should always try and look at the situation before jumping to conclusions. Ask yourself if you and your pet are actually in any kind of immediate danger. As in any emergency, local authorities cannot always reach you immediately. Try to get information on your situation through the news on TV, the Internet, or the radio. If during an emergency you get any kind of instructions on evacuating, seeking medical attention, or seeking shelter, try to follow instructions promptly for you and your pet's safety.
During any kind of evacuation, try to remember that your pet may not be able stay with you in places such as hotel and motel rooms. Try to have a family member or friend's place where you, your pet, and family can stay during an evacuation or other emergency. Other options include boarding facilities, like a kennel or veterinary hospital, where your pet can stay safe and secure until you and your family can find a safe place to stay again.
We may not always be home during an emergency, so it is a good idea to have a reliable neighbor, family member, or friend who would be willing to evacuate or care for your pets for you in case you cannot get to them in time. You can talk to this person about where your safety supplies are for your pet and what your plans are for your pet during an emergency.
Keeping your pet safe is important; they should be considered part of the family and be kept safe during emergencies just as well as your family. If you have any questions about your pet's safety, you can contact your pet's veterinarian for some answers or Sanford Springvale's animal control officer, Lauren Masellas, at 324-3644.
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The demonstration in honor of Sensei Pat Nakata has been announced for Saturday, March 16th, from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., with lunch to follow. The location is the Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center.
For information, contact Sensei Alan Yokota at email@example.com.
Members of Nakata Sensei's dojo will perform each of the standard Shorin-Ryu and Kobudo kata in their curriculum. Members of the Hawaii Karate Kenkyukai will perform their own versions of Nakata Sensei's eight (8) optional kata. I will be performing Gojushiho.
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Native Plants Group Volunteers – WE WANT YOU!
Meeting on Wednesday mornings at 9 am, this group works to produce the thousands of native plants sold at The Gardens' plant sales. These sales (held in the Spring and Fall) serve as two of the year's largest fundraisers at The Gardens.
Sessions usually last from 1 ½ to 2 hours. Along the way, we become familiar with a large number of natives and their growing requirements, and enjoy the camaraderie of our fellow gardeners. We meet in the "potting shed" located immediately behind the Conservatory. Our duties change throughout the year, with seed starting, taking cuttings, potting up seedlings and nursery-bought "plugs" and maintaining the plants being our concentration at various times. Other duties include data entry of records, participation in the plant sales, and use of organizational skills. Please wear clothes that are comfortable and that you don't mind getting dirty. The potting shed tends to be hot in the summer and cool in the winter, so dress accordingly. Volunteers need to be reasonably physically fit to work with this group.
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Steps in managing food safety in the workplace
Ten Tips for Better Barbecues, Potlucks, and Parties
UTSA's Environmental Health Safety and Risk Management department encourages members of the campus community to celebrate together, while prudently managing the risks of food borne illness. We understand that we can't eliminate the risk of food borne illness altogether, and we offer these food safety guidelines as a means to improve your experience breaking bread together.
Food events in San Antonio that include offering food to the general public (whether for free or for sale) often require a permit from San Antonio Metro Health.
UTSA's Events Management and Conference Services department provides instructions for departmental food events.
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Lack of sleep, researchers say, can cause driving hazards, depression, poor work performance, a hazy memory, a lackluster sex life, an increased risk of obesity, disease and more — as if those were not enough.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine reports that 10% to 15% of adults have "an insomnia disorder with distress or daytime impairment." Is that all? Those figures seem low based on how often you hear people say they don't get enough sleep.
So what better time than now to catch up on our collective sleep deficit? Recent reports about the next-day side effects of sleeping pills, particularly in women, had us searching for non-prescription alternatives. Here are some of the latest gadgets, elixirs and sleep accessories designed to help you safely get to sleep faster and wake up feeling more refreshed.
Bedding company Sheex was founded last year by two basketball coaches who realized that breathable, athletic-inspired tech fabrics could, um, perform just as well in bed. By regulating body temperature and wicking moisture, Sheex says, the silky-smooth fabric promotes better sleep. Earlier this year, the brand introduced its first colored sheets and, a few months ago, a line of sleepwear that features the same performance fabric in styles for men and women, including lounge pants, sleep dresses, tees and hoodies, from $24. Queen sheet set, with pillowcases, cost $199. sheex.com
Westlake Village boutique Beautyhabit carries hard-to-find beauty products from around the globe, including a selection of aromatherapeutic potions that target sleep. British-based line This Works, available at only two other stores in the United States, offers a collection of natural Deep Sleep products. The preservative-free, essential oil blends are concentrated and include a bath soak, shower gel, pillow spray, spray-on body oil and portable rollerball, from $18.50. Beautyhabit, 766 Lakefield Road, Suite A, Westlake Village, (818) 707-2555 or beautyhabit.com.
There are soothing sounds galore, including rain, waves, crickets, wind chimes and bird chirps, but sometimes white noise can be the most uncomplicated and relaxing. Launched last month, the S-100 White Noise Machine by Sound Oasis offers 10 white noise tones in a compact, portable design that also doubles as a speaker, should you wish to play sleep-inducing music with your mobile device. $59.99 at sound-oasis.com
Sleep Studio is a new online boutique and one-stop shop for insomniacs with good taste. The goods include luxurious sleepwear, sleep-oriented books and bedside accessories. The company also has its own line, including comforters, pillows and bedding, plus teas and Parisian-made candles designed to help realign the body's circadian cycle. For example, the Dream candle is infused with myrrh, which is purported to calm the nervous system. A free app on iTunes called Sleep Studio+ includes breathing exercises, bedtime stories, a soothing alarm and ambient video screens. The company opened its first bricks-and-mortar store in New York City's SoHo neighborhood on Monday. sleepstudio.com
Regulating the body's biological sleep clock, or circadian rhythm, with light and sound can help restore sleeping and waking patterns. The Rise & Shine Natural Alarm Clock and Sleep System by Verilux is the most recent addition to the company's Serenity Series, a line introduced 10 years ago. Using gradually dimming and brightening light that simulates sunset and sunrise, this gizmo aims to peacefully lull users in and out of sleep. Choose white light or 250 hues of colored light in 15 brightness levels. $99.95 at verilux.com.
Sleep-tracking devices seem to be multiplying. Though the jury is out as to how accurate they are, it may be irrelevant, to some degree, if they help us focus on what we need: a better night's sleep. Yves Behar's sleek, bracelet-like design for UP by Jawbone is one that we don't mind wearing around the clock, and it monitors light sleep, deep sleep and how often you wake up. On April 30, the company launched a new platform with 10 integrated apps, including Sleepio, a British-based online clinical sleep improvement program that uses cognitive behavioral therapy, such as progressive relaxation and thought blocking, based on your personal sleep patterns. UP by Jawbone in eight colors, $129 at jawbone.com, Sleepio app free for one week with UP; then $10 a week. sleepio.com


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A glimmer of hope for downtrodden Dendreon Corp. took hold Monday morning after the drug maker offered optimistic prospects for its prostate cancer drug Provenge, sending shares higher by more than 17%.
As the broader market choked on fears of unrest in the Ukraine, Dendreon was up 50 cents to $3.38 in recent action, but remained at discounted levels.
Dendreon Chairman and Chief Executive John H. Johnson said the company was making progress in selling Provenge, adding the company plans to start marketing the product in Europe. That was enough to encourage investors, even though the company fell short of estimates as it reported fourth-quarter earnings.
The company reported a net loss of $88.7 million, or 58 cents a share, compared with a loss of $38.7 million, or 26 cents a share, for the same period a year ago. Analysts polled by FactSet expected a loss of 37 cents a share. Sales were $74.8 million against last year's $85.5 million, and slightly short of the $75.3 million FactSet forecast.
But Dendreon has been trading at a discounted level for more than two years now. The company's shares once were in the $40 range but lost two-thirds of their value in August 2011 when the company abandoned sales projections on Provenge. Physicians balked at the hefty price tag for treatments, which totaled more than $90,000, according to some estimates.
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7 days / 6 nights from/to San Pedro Sula
Day 4: Copįn Ruinas - San Pedro Sula - Lancetilla - Tela
After breakfast you take the direct bus back to San Pedro Sula, where your guide meets you. Together you transfer to Tela, a small port at the Caribbean coast. En route we visit one of the worldwide largest Botanical Gardens. The Park of Lancetilla offers an incomparable blaze of colours and shapes of agricultural crops and ornamental plants. Due to its diversity of plants, Lancetilla is home or temporal host for more than 300 bird species, among them parrots, toucans, humming-birds, kingfishers and many more. The United Fruit Company founded these gardens more than 80 years ago as an experimental botanical site. Admire the long rows of majestic royal palms, the orchid garden and the natural reserve with a beautiful 1,200 hectares of virgin tropical rainforest that make up this wonderful natural area. 3 overnights in Tela.
Day 5: Punta Sal National Park
In the early morning we leave by boat to explore the impressive rock formations of Punta Sal. Law protects some 800 km² composed of tropical rainforest, mangrove swamps, coastal wetlands, lagoons, rivers, canals, rocky and sand coast lines and a reef just offshore that is part of the second largest reef in the world. We visit the sheltered little bays, well hidden among the rocks, with palm fringed beaches and blue lagoons. We take a brief forest hike and relax on the beach or swim and snorkel in the crystal clear water. Explore the interesting marine life of the world's second largest coral reef, which comes close to the shore at Punta Sal. In the afternoon we return to Tela. There is time to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere in Tela and its sandy beaches.
Day 6: Tela
Today is left free to soak up the atmosphere of Tela and to relax in the sun, sand and sea. Extra activities can be organized at an additional price. Tela is famous for its history as a banana emporium. Since the late 19th century Honduras' economy was based on the cultivation and production of bananas. In 1914 Tela became an important port as headquarters of the Tela Railroad Company, a subsidiary of the United Fruit Company. Nowadays Tela is famous for its beaches and the beauty of its protected areas. Furthermore it has an enormous wealth, represented in the Garifuna people. Their language, dance and music are part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Among Tela's protected areas are not only Punta Sal and Lancetilla, but also Punta Izopo National Park and Texiguat Wildlife Refuge.
Day 7: Tela - San Pedro Sula / La Ceiba
At your convenient time you are transferred back to San Pedro Sula for your international departing flight. You may also chose a free transport to La Ceiba airport or the ferry station in order to extend your stay on the Bay Islands. 50 km in front of the Atlantic coast of Honduras these Caribbean islands are situated amidst the second largest coral reef worldwide. The diving or snorkel adventure starts just beneath the water surface of the calm crystal clear sea. On dreamlike white beaches you will be treated with pure recreation and relaxation.
Services Included
6 nights lodging including breakfast
Mesoamérica bilingual guide Day 1 & 4
Mesoamérica travel assistance Day 2
Local, bilingual guide day 5
Transfers & entrance fees according to itinerary
Direct bus ticket San Pedro Sula - Copįn - San Pedro Sula
19% local taxes
Prices valid until 16.12.2018
Price Per Person
2 persons U$ 766.-
3 persons U$ 632.-
4 persons U$ 644.-
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