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Students sleep in all kinds of places: shared apartments, random couches, the occasional classroom or office. Some of those spots work far better than others, in part because the length and quality of our sleep has a lot to do with our immediate environment. We asked you how you make your bedroom into a sleep-happy space. Check out your fellow students' tips below.
"Turn it into a comfortable and homey place for yourself. I enjoy surrounding my bed with pictures so I feel comforted."
—Abigail A., fourth-year student, Elizabethtown College, Pennsylvania
"Organize the furniture in a way that makes you feel comfortable. You want your room to feel like your room. I like mine with the bed against the wall and facing the window so I can fall asleep/wake up looking out the window, and with open space so I don't feel all penned up."
—Chad A., fourth-year graduate student, Clemson University, South Carolina
"Cleaning out your room is a good way to make it more peaceful. Paint the color of your walls a light color, such as baby blue to make it look relaxing."
—Kyle B., second-year student, Pasadena City College
"Look into Feng Shui. I used to think it was a joke but I have a close friend who practices it in her apartment, and every time I walk into her place it feels so comfortable and put together."
—Female fourth-year undergraduate, name & college withheld
"Sleep with your head in the corner of the room, so you're able to turn away from distractions."
—Male fourth-year undergraduate, name & college withheld
"Have a 'quick stash' area next to the bed. If it's too cold, you can snag an extra blanket. Too hot and you can put the blanket in a safe spot. Often getting up and fixing the problem can be too much, so we suffer through the night."
—Rebecca J., fourth-year undergraduate, Portland State University, Oregon
"Get thick curtains to block out the light from street lamps, neighbors, and the like."
—Joseph A., second-year student, University of the District of Columbia Community College
"Block out the windows with dark trash bags to keep the sun and heat out."
—Chad S., second-year graduate student, Southern Illinois University
"Use curtains or sheets to cover windows to ensure darkness in the room during sleep."
—Jessie L., second-year graduate student, Western Illinois University
Use a fan for temperature control
"White noise and cold air from a fan makes a great sleep zone."
—Christi G., fifth-year student, Tulsa Community College
"Open a window for some fresh air, even in winter."
—Nicholas F., third-year graduate student, Humboldt State University, California
"Keep it cool. Your body temperature needs to drop before you can fall asleep; it also makes the covers feel good."
—Abigail P., second-year student, Wake Technical Community College, North Carolina
Use a fan for white noise
"I use white noise. I have a loud fan on every night to help me fall asleep and stay asleep."
—Carrie L., second-year graduate student, University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
"Sleep with a fan to drown out outside noise."
—Laith W., certificate program, University of Delaware
"Make sure that all electronic lights are turned off. Artificial light can affect the circadian rhythm and mess up a good night's sleep."
—Male second-year student, name & school withheld
"A lamp that has yellowish/red light helps me sleep. Bright fluorescent lights keep you from getting sleepy."
—Heather H., third-year undergraduate, University of California, Irvine
"Have a couple of lamps in your room to lessen the harshness of the overhead light."
—Maria H., fourth-year undergraduate, Elon University, North Carolina
"Put up fairy lights/Christmas tree lights instead. They make for a better atmosphere all together."
—Female second-year undergraduate, name & college withheld
"Cover all light including night lights, TVs, and cable boxes."
—Dawn G., third-year student, San Bernardino Valley College, California
Before adding lighting to your room or apartment, check your fire code for restrictions.
"If you're surrounded by clutter, there's a good chance your mind will be cluttered as well, which can make it hard to relax and sleep."
—Grace N., third-year undergraduate, Humboldt State University, California
"Keep only the bare necessities, like a computer, a single desk, an extra shelf (too many will just create more clutter to clean later)."
—Ramish R., second-year graduate student, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
"Put away anything that you'd be tempted to use instead of sleeping. For example, put your laptop in a case or drawer."
—Male third-year undergraduate, name & college withheld
"Always keep it clean because a clustered environment fosters a clustered mind."
—Cooper B., third-year graduate student, Park University, Missouri
"Having a clean place to relax is very important to be able to sleep. I've noticed that when my room gets a little out of hand it stresses me out."
—Ivette V., first-year graduate student, California State University, San Bernardino
"Get your mind ready for sleep by focusing on one thing. It can be your breathing, doing a crossword puzzle, or reading. This concentration helps keep out anxieties of the day and prepares your mind for rest."
—Anna Marie M., fourth-year graduate student, University at Buffalo
"Make your bed super comfy! Get nice sheets, a foam top, and down comforter."
—Kat Z., online student, Montgomery College, Maryland
"A comfortable-looking bed sets up your subconscious to want to relax and sleep."
—Matthew B., second-year student, University of Dallas, Texas
"Make your bed every morning. There's no better feeling than pulling back the covers when you're ready for bed."
—Hollie M., fifth-year undergraduate, Missouri Southern State University
"Make sure your bed is cleaned off completely before trying to sleep in it. It just works better. Laptops don't snuggle well."
—Sal I., second-year undergraduate, Michigan Technological University
"A variety of pillows and warm blankets are essential for me so that I'm comfortable and can adjust my pillows to my preference each night. I've had my mattress pad for over a year now and I don't know what I'd do without it. It really makes a big difference."
—Rajeev I., fourth-year undergraduate, Drexel University, Pennsylvania
"No studying, texting, or eating in your bed. Use your bed solely for sleeping."
—Jennifer U., fourth-year undergraduate, Fort Hays State University, Kansas
"If all else fails, try a sleeping mask and the sound of ocean waves."
—Karalyn F., fourth-year student, University of West Georgia
"If you can't deal with noise, get some earplugs!"
—Casey V., fourth-year graduate student, Roger Williams University, Rhode Island
"Noise-canceling headphones are a must if you have noisy neighbors, especially upstairs neighbors with noisy feet."
—Matthew C., fifth-year undergraduate, Humboldt State University, California
"If you have trouble sleeping, read until you fall asleep! Keep a book by the side of your bed but not textbooks, schoolwork, or debris. If you have a pet, let them cuddle you."
—Female graduate student, name & school withheld
"Scents like lavender [may] help relaxation and promote a longer sleep."
—Sofia L., fourth-year undergraduate, Western Oregon University
"I like to meditate in bed before I fall asleep. There are meditation podcasts for sleep, and I always sleep very soundly and wake up happy when I use them."
—Andrea D., third-year graduate student, Humboldt State University, California
"Noise control: Music will either send you off to dreamland or ruin a perfectly good night's sleep."
—Male fourth-year undergraduate, name & college withheld
"A slow beat or blues music can do wonders for getting sound sleep."
—Nurudeen K., fourth-year graduate student, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
"Soft music playing quietly helps me make my room a sleep-friendly zone."
—Jared D., third-year online student, Algonquin College
"Play light classical music if there's a lot of noise in your house."
—Second-year community college student, name & school withheld
"I have an iHome that plays rain sounds while I sleep to help me relax and not focus on my internal thoughts."
—Danielle C., fourth-year undergraduate, University of Maryland
"Listen to ASMR (audio that triggers the Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, a pleasant tingling sensation) to fall asleep."
—Cecilia P., third-year undergraduate, California State University, San Bernardino
ASMR app | Free audio books | Free guided mindfulness | Meditation & white noise app
"Separate your work/study space from your sleeping space."
—Rebecca S., second-year student, University of Wisconsin Colleges Online
"Do not do homework on your bed or anywhere near where you sleep. Instead, do work at a desk, or in the living room, or even outside. This is because, over time, your brain will associate your bed as the homework area and not the sleeping area. This may make it harder for one to fall asleep and to get the needed REM sleep."
—Kerry C., third-year student, Wake Technical Community College, North Carolina
"Your brain associates tasks with places. Doing something stressful in the bedroom creates a stressful association with the bedroom. It also makes doing that work harder because your body is telling you to sleep instead."
—Glen B., fourth-year undergraduate, Santa Clara University, California
"I always make my bed before leaving my bedroom in the morning. That way my bed is only unmade when I am trying to sleep. It's a tiny ritual, but the act of climbing into a bed that hasn't been lying unmade all day feels like an official beginning to a night's sleep."
—Anne H., third-year graduate student, Emory University, Georgia
"Try to have a bedtime routine if you have trouble getting to sleep. Creating this schedule can help your body and brain."
—Ed W., second-year student, Mount Wachusett Community College, Massachusetts
"As far as my bedtime routine: I like to shower and brush my teeth, set my alarm on my phone, jump into bed, and read a magazine or book. Once I begin to feel sleepy (usually about 15 minutes), I turn off the bedside lamp and go to sleep."
—Male second-year graduate student, name & school withheld
"Create a regimen when prepping yourself to sleep. For example, I fluff my pillows and spray my bed with calming fragrances such as lavender."
—Female undergraduate, name & college withheld
"Work out your problems before going to bed so you don't stay up for two hours just thinking." [If your worries tend to end up in bed with you, keep a pen and notebook on your night stand; writing them down can help release your mind.]
—Karen S., second-year undergraduate, Temple University, Pennsylvania
"My bedroom is my office too, so it's hard to separate school-zone from bed-zone. An hour or so before bedtime, I clear the clutter off my bed, and I turn off overhead lights and electronics. That way it starts to feel more like a bedroom. It also helps if I read a non-school book in bed to get my head out of the computer and out of school-zone before going to sleep."
—Elizabeth G., second-year student, Front Range Community College, Colorado
"Put your cell phone on airplane mode, far away from your bed."
—Jeff P., fourth-year undergraduate, Saint Mary's University, Nova Scotia
"Don't put your computer/laptop next to your bed. If possible, put it across or facing away from your bed."
—Truc N.-P., fourth-year undergraduate, San Jose State University, California
"Don't have a TV in your room."
—Walter M., fourth-year undergraduate, University of California, San Diego
"On my smartphone and laptop I use programs that 'remove' the blue light emitted from electronic devices. This blue light disrupts your melatonin level, which also makes it harder to fall asleep."
—Amber M., third-year undergraduate, The Boston Conservatory
"Turn the electronics off one hour before you sleep. The light and activity from being on an electronic device can actually keep you up because your brain is so active."
—Athena P., first-year student, Red Rocks Community College, Colorado
"Get all of the distractions away from your bed. Plug in your phone, iPods, computers, etc. across the room so you are not tempted to use them while lying down. Also, do not put a TV in your bedroom. Sleep is a wonderful thing and you want to get every bit as you can."
—Erika H., first-year graduate student, Husson University, Maine
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Light control for Android devices
"If you have a roommate, be sure to let them know how you feel about noise when sleeping. Some people like to fall asleep with the TV on and some people can't stand it, so you have to communicate what you want your bedroom environment to be like."
—Kathleen S., second-year undergraduate, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
"Lock the door so no one busts into your room. Inform everyone in your home that you're about to go to sleep, so they're not too loud."
—Shyericka T., online student, Georgia Southwestern State University
"If you sleep next to someone, don't be afraid to use separate blankets."
—Johanna S., second-year graduate student, Metropolitan State University, Minnesota
"Set a time that you and your roommate will transition into sleep mode and then any other work must be done out of the room."
—Ethan G., second-year student, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Befriend your bedroom: National Sleep Foundation
14 tips for better sleep: The Happiness Project
Why sleep matters: Harvard Medical School
Information and guidance: American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Article sources
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Making it through the holidays with your budget intact may at first sound unattainable; however, with planning and a little effort, it is possible.
As we approach the busy holiday shopping season, here are a few tips to get the most out of the festivities while ensuring that your post-holiday wallet isn't bare. After all, 'tis the season to have it all! You shouldn't have to sacrifice fun and relaxing holiday experiences with your friends and family because of budget restrictions.
1. Get Organized
Find out how much you have in your budget to spend on gifts, cards, decorations, food, travel and events this holiday season. Make lists and set a budget. Keep track and hold yourself accountable.
2. Enjoy Free Events
Love to go caroling or see your downtown covered in lights? Many of these types of events are free and open to the public. Check your town's online calendar of events and social media for budget-friendly holiday activities.
3. Think Beyond Traditional Gifts
Consider less traditional gifts to save money this season. Experiences, scrapbooks, babysitting offers and baked goods are good options. What about redeeming gift cards or items from any of your rewards programs as no-cost presents to hand out to loved ones? You could also organize a volunteer day with your friends and family, donating time to help improve your local community. If gifts are a must, consider implementing a gift swap or draw names.
4. Plan for a Potluck
If you are planning a holiday gathering, consider hosting a potluck-style meal with each attendee bringing a different dish. Keep a list of what everyone is bringing so that you avoid duplicate dishes. You can create a customized online sign-up at perfectpotluck.com.*
5. Look for Discounts on Travel
Travel can be a huge holiday expense. Look for discounts on airfare and bus tickets. Sign up for email alerts from your favorite transportation providers! According to a study by cheapair.com*, if you are traveling for the holidays, you are generally better off booking your flights early to snag the lowest fares. You may also be able to make it home for the holidays by redeeming your credit card rewards points.
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You can also maximize earning on your holiday spending with rewards points and promotions that are available during the holidays and into the New Year. For example, new Arvest Flex Rewards™ Credit Card customers can earn up to 10,000 bonus points (a $100 value) in your first three months using the card. This offer is good for new cards until Dec. 31, 2017. Plus, for new and current card holders, Arvest is giving customers the opportunity to earn DOUBLE their points for every $500 they spend up to $2,000 from Nov. 1, 2017 until Jan. 31, 2018. For any additional spend beyond $2,000, customers would still continue to earn the standard base level of 1 point for every $1 spent as part of the Arvest Flex Rewards™ program. You can visit your local Arvest branch or call (866)952-9523 to learn more! Be sure to keep track of your credit card spending and pay off the balance each month to maximize your earning potential.
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Four-time major winner Maria Sharapova has advanced to the semifinals of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-2 win over fellow Russian Ekaterina Makarova.
The second-seeded Sharapova reached her 16th career Grand Slam semifinal in 66 minutes on Tuesday. She broke Makarova's serve five times and hit 22 winners.
Sharapova has dropped only nine games en route to the semifinals, including a pair of 6-0, 6-0 wins.
Sharapova next plays sixth-seeded Li Na of China, who defeated Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska earlier in the day, 7-5, 6-3.


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In her new book, The Earthquake Observers: Disaster Science from Lisbon to Richter, Prof. Deborah Coen examines the history of earthquakes and how seismology grew into a field of scientific research. Before there were precision instruments for measuring earthquakes, scientists relied on eyewitness accounts, letters, and literature to gauge the severity and impact of seismic waves. Below, Prof. Coen answers questions about her research and the ways that scientific thinking about earthquakes has changed over time.
How did you come to study this intersecting area of science and history?
This project started when I became interested in the metaphor of an intellectual earthquake—for example, describing an "earth-shaking" idea and its impact. In the process of tracing the use of this terminology, I discovered that the science of earthquakes looked nothing like I expected. We're used to hearing about seismology in terms of seismographs and other precise instruments that provide objective data. But for the first several decades that these instruments were in use, they were jokes, widely known to be less reliable than eyewitness accounts.
In 2007, I learned about Defining Wisdom, a project bringing together young scholars from all disciplines to explore the meaning of "wisdom." In response to their call for proposals, I started developing this concept—that the human response to earthquakes was both an empirical field of study and a way of thinking about the historical relationship between expertise and common sense. From there, my book began to take shape.
Can you talk about the "seismic commentators" whom you encountered in your research?
Seismic commentators were essential to the study of earthquakes in the 19th century. Both in response to scientists' queries and in their own journals and correspondence, many people documented their first-hand experiences during earthquakes. These "felt reports," as the genre was known, came from both the general public and well-known writers, some of whom even sought out earthquake experiences far from home. Witnessing an earthquake was something of a rite of passage for 19th-century naturalists like Alexander von Humboldt, Charles Darwin, and William James. But accounts also came from more literary writers, like Charles Dickens, Karl Kraus, and Mark Twain. Here is Twain on the San Francisco earthquake of 1865:
"I will set it down here as a maxim that the operations of the human intellect are much accelerated by an earthquake. Usually I do not think rapidly—but I did upon this occasion. I thought rapidly, vividly, and distinctly. With the first shock of the five, I thought—'I recognize that motion—this is an earthquake.' With the second, I thought, 'What a luxury this will be for the morning papers.' With the third shock, I thought, 'Well, my boy, you had better be getting out of this.' Each of these thoughts was only the hundredth part of a second in passing through my mind. There is no incentive to rapid reasoning like an earthquake."
Were there any women among the seismic commentators?
Women were disproportionately well represented among those who responded to scientists' calls for earthquake reports. They often proved to be excellent observers, but you wouldn't recognize any of them by name. But what's interesting and what I suggest in my book, is that in the 1930s, as felt reports were being phased out of seismology, at the same time, accounts of disaster were becoming part of modernist literature—and this kind of disaster narrative was usually gendered male. I did come across one really interesting female writer, though. Here is Gertrude Atherton's account of the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 in her novel The Sisters-in-Law (1921):
"Alexina was a child of California and knew what was coming. She barely had time to brace herself when she saw the sleeping city jar as if struck by a sudden squall, and with the invisible storm came a loud menacing roar of imprisoned forces making a concerted rush for freedom. She threw her arms about one of the trees, but it was bending and groaning with an accent of fear, a tribute it would have scorned to offer the mighty winds of the Pacific. Alexina sprang clear of it and unable to keep her feet sat down on the bouncing earth. Then she remembered that it was a rigid convention among real Californians to treat an earthquake as a joke, and began to laugh. There was nothing hysterical in this perfunctory tribute to the lesser tradition and it immediately restored her courage. Moreover, the curiosity she felt for all phases of life, psychical and physical, and her naïve delight in everything that savored of experience, caused her to stare down upon the city now tossing and heaving like the sea in a hurricane, with an almost impersonal interest."
In today's world of 24-hour news cycles and social media, is the tradition of eyewitness storytellers experiencing a revival?
Today's media landscape certainly offers opportunity for seismologists to learn from the general public's experiences. We are all overloaded with information, which begs the question: How might scientists put that data to use? For example, since the late 1990s, Americans have been contributing to earthquake research through a website of the United States Geological Survey called "Did You Feel It." However, this site only accepts a very narrow slice of experiences—date, time, location, and yes or no questions—that are easily fed into an algorithm. There are also various citizen science initiatives out there, but most don't seem to me to be particularly creative; they're not really pushing the limits of what we can learn from locals about their environments. In the 19th century, scientists were collecting free-form letters and studying human perspectives that looked—to us today—nothing like scientific evidence. Today, scientists working with human data are very much on the margins of earthquake research. I'd love to learn more about how disaster scientists today are integrating social media buzz into their research.
Though your research is specific to earthquakes, are you also interested in other natural disasters and the way that they have been documented over time? In particular, what are your thoughts on Hurricane Sandy?
My hope is that other historians will apply my methods to other disaster sciences, such as epidemiology and climatology. Like seismology, those sciences were approached more holistically in the 19th century, with more interest and emphasis on gathering the human perspectives. In the 20th century, the social experience was much more removed from scientific research. But in climate science today, we see that organizations like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change are hiring social scientists to address questions about the human impact—how is climate change going to change our lives? How can we adapt?
So with an event like Hurricane Sandy, it is apparent that these are critical questions. If we want to predict the impacts of disasters like this in the future, we'll need to know more not only about the technology of flood prevention, but also about local cultures. Adaptation to a changing climate needs to be treated as a problem that is social as well as technical. Again, with social media and the degree of connectedness that exists today, there is an abundance of information available for scientists who are studying and planning for natural disasters.


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PRATT — Recently, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) staff have received numerous reports of individuals taking young fawns from the wild and either attempting to raise them or taking them to licensed wildlife rehabilitators. KDWPT reminds everyone that picking up these young animals — under any circumstances — is against the law. Both the KDWPT and the Department of Health and Environment have regulations against such activity.
Often, well-meaning Kansans see a deer fawn by itself and assume that it has been abandoned by its mother. In almost all cases, the mother is actually nearby, keeping a hidden eye on the young. If those well-meaning folks decide to "rescue" the young animal, they are usually giving it a death sentence.
The majority of fawns are born in late May and early June. However, some whitetail does may breed for the first time in late winter, so newborn fawns may be seen as late as July or even August. If found alone, these charming young animals are tempting targets for the misinformed wildlife lover.
"Wildlife kidnapping" incidents are reported each year. The young often fail to survive in captivity, and if they do, they almost always lose the instincts that allow them to survive in the wild and are thus condemned to a life in captivity.
Wild animals are better off left in the wild. They cannot legally be inoculated by veterinarians, and few people really know how to care for them. Due to the threat of chronic wasting disease, KDWPT discourages wildlife rehabilitators from accepting them. In at least one case, a "rescued" fawn infected with the disease was transported from northwestern Kansas to Hutchison.
"We encourage the public to leave fawns in the wild," said Shane Hesting, wildlife disease coordinator for KDWPT. "As we all know, in many cases, lone fawns are seldom 'orphaned'. The mother is usually nearby but out of sight, keeping watch. The risk of spreading such a dangerous disease should override the emotion of wanting to 'save' a fawn."
If you see young animals in the wild this spring or summer, consider yourself lucky to have seen them. But remember, their mother is most likely watching nearby. Leave them in the wild world where they were born and where they belong.


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It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Charlottetown.
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The Speaker Conservative Andrew Scheer
It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Charlottetown.
[Members sang the national anthem]
Red Deer Optimist RebelsStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Earl Dreeshen Conservative Red Deer, AB
Mr. Speaker, determination, teamwork and belief in their coaches propelled the Red Deer Optimist Rebels to gold at the Canadian Men's Midget Triple A Championship on April 29 at the Telus Cup in Leduc.
Checking the score on the way to the airport, I heard the result after two periods: five to one for their Quebec opponents, but Red Deer did have a power play to start the third.
The Rebels owned the third, burying four goals to send this exciting game into overtime.
After a scoreless 10 minute extra period, Nick Glackin tipped a shot from Rebel captain, Brady Bakke, to cap off one of the most thrilling games in tournament history.
Coach Doug Quinn truly instilled the pride it takes to build champions. He told his team that anything could happen, and it did.
In this, their ninth appearance at this tournament with three previous gold medal games where they had come up just short, they truly are deserving of the title of National Champions.
I congratulate the Red Deer Optimist Rebels, the players, their coaches and their fans.
Montreal's Homeless OrganizationsStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet NDP Hochelaga, QC
Mr. Speaker, I would like to wish my father a wonderful 80th birthday. He taught me that altruism is far better than individualism.
It was this desire to help others that led a number of organizations to establish RAPSIM, the Réseau d'aide aux personnes seules et itinérantes de Montréal, 35 years ago. These organizations, such as the well-known Maison du Père, help the least fortunate in society.
RAPSIM's work is highly respected and has been supported financially for a number of years by the homelessness partnering strategy, the HPS, which is governed by the Canada-Quebec agreement. But after 12 years, the funding has disappeared. The Minister of Human Resources suddenly decided that she would no longer honour the agreement, which was renewed less than a year ago, or abide by the recommendations of Quebec's health network or the HPS federal-provincial committee.
Where is the respect for provincial jurisdictions? Are groups like RAPSIM being punished because they are daring enough to stand up for such subversive rights as the right to housing or to health? Is this a case of my way or the highway?
French EducationStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Corneliu Chisu Conservative Pickering—Scarborough East, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak to a historic event that took place in the beautiful riding of Pickering—Scarborough East, home of Canada's first urban national park.
On April 25, Le Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud marked the start of construction of two French Catholic elementary schools in Toronto.
We are proud that one of the schools will be built in our riding at 29 Meadowvale Road, a picturesque location beside Wanita Park and a short distance from the Rouge Park.
The school will open its doors in a modern eco-friendly building in September 2013 and will accommodate 250 students from kindergarten to grade 6.
I thank Mr. Yves Lévesque, chairman; Mr. Rejean Sirois, director of Education Le Conseil Scolaire; and, Mr. François Broileau, Ontario French Languages Services Commissioner for the excellent work they have done in improving French education in our community.
I would also like to thank all the members of the community for actively participating in and supporting this important project.
David WeatherheadStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Jim Karygiannis Liberal Scarborough—Agincourt, ON
Mr. Speaker, on March 25, David Weatherhead, the first member of Parliament for Scarborough West passed away.
David was first elected in 1968 and again in 1980. While fiercely partisan, David had the generosity of spirit which enabled him to extend his hand in friendship to all members of Parliament.
David arrived in this place feeling that the rules and procedures of the House and committees needed to be reformed. He felt that, in order to deal with a backlog of legislation, the rules needed to be changed. One of the suggestions he put forth was that speeches by members should be limited to 20 minutes. However, David believed that the rights of all members, especially those of opposition members, to express themselves on an issue should be respected.
On behalf of the Liberal Party, I extend our condolences to David's family and friends. I also want to thank David for his service.
SportStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
John Carmichael Conservative Don Valley West, ON
Mr. Speaker, minor hockey, baseball, soccer and other sports programs teach our youth the skills of sport as well as discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork.
April marked the end of another hockey season in Don Valley West for the York Mills Hockey Club, the Don Mills Civitan Hockey League, the Leaside Hockey Association, the Toronto Leaside Girls Hockey League and the Pro Action Hockey League playing at Angela James Arena.
May marks the start of yet another season of baseball and soccer throughout the neighbourhoods of Don Valley West.
Today I want to pay tribute to all the parents, coaches and other volunteers from these and other minor sports groups in Don Valley West who give so generously of their time and energy to make possible these minor sports programs for our children.
Their hard work is worth it. On behalf of our youth and the whole community, we give a heartfelt thanks.
Multiple SclerosisStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Mike Sullivan NDP York South—Weston, ON
Mr. Speaker, the carnation is Canada's oldest and most recognized symbol of hope in the quest to end multiple sclerosis.
Many Canadians living with multiple sclerosis are mothers. Others, either children or adults, have mothers affected by this disease because women are diagnosed with MS three times as often as men. That is why every year the MS carnation campaign takes place over Mother's Day weekend.
From May 10 to May 12, thousands of volunteers in more than 280 communities across Canada will be showing their dedication to finding a cure by selling carnations on street corners, at malls and other public spaces.
Today there is renewed hope for MS victims as new treatments are being discovered and validated.
I know that members on both sides of the House will join me and the many families that have been touched by MS in supporting the research necessary to bring hope into reality. Let us support this effort by purchasing a carnation. Today, together, we can end MS.
Freedom of SpeechStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Leon Benoit Conservative Vegreville—Wainwright, AB
Mr. Speaker, we have seen the absurd censorship on certain university campuses regarding pro-life issues. This is a serious concern and now this censorship has become an issue in some schools with the "life is wasted without Jesus" T-shirt issue and others like it.
Members should not get me wrong. I am not opposed to some censorship. Certainly grungy, smutty messages on T-shirts should be kept out of schools. However, a T-shirt that merely says "life is wasted without Jesus"?
Why the seemingly growing agenda against freedom of speech when it comes to Christian or pro-life issues?
This seems so un-Canadian, or at least it would have 30 years ago.
This ridiculous, unhealthy censorship is wrong. It is simply wrong and it must be stopped. So, who will stop it? It is up to the people.
Multiple SclerosisStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Peter Braid Conservative Kitchener—Waterloo, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to wear a carnation to support Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and to help kick off the MS carnation campaign.
This program raises funds for MS research and provides support to individuals and families touched by the disease. Those of us who have a family member with MS understand the struggle that it can present.
And while Canada, unfortunately, has one of the highest rates of MS in the world, the good news is that we have some of the best researchers. In fact, there has never been a more hopeful time for Canadians with MS.
Canadian researchers continue to learn more about the causes and develop treatments to manage the difficult symptoms.
We must all commit to ending MS within our lifetimes.
Hunger Awareness WeekStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Fin Donnelly NDP New Westminster—Coquitlam, BC
Mr. Speaker, to mark this year's Hunger Awareness Week, Food Banks Canada has issued a challenge to parliamentarians from all parties to fast for one day so they can experience what it feels like to go hungry.
Hunger is a significant problem in our country. Each month, close to 900,000 Canadians are assisted by food banks, and 38% of those helped are children. In a country as wealthy as Canada, there is no excuse for letting our most vulnerable citizens go hungry. Hunger can be solved by addressing the root cause, which is poverty.
Two effective ways parliamentarians can address this issue is by increasing affordable housing and raising seniors' pensions.
I join with over 140 parliamentarians and staff who are going hungry today to make a point. I ask that all parliamentarians work together to eliminate hunger and poverty in our country.
Garth WebbStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Eve Adams Conservative Mississauga—Brampton South, ON
Mr. Speaker, I recently learned of the passing of Mr. Garth Webb, a veteran of the second world war and the D-Day landings. Mr. Webb was a determined leader who worked tirelessly to ensure recognition for Canada's veterans.
As the leader of the Juno Beach Association, Mr. Webb was instrumental in building the Juno Beach Centre in France. The memorial and interpretive centre, which pay homage to the Canadian effort in the second world war, especially the Battle of Normandy in 1944, exist today because of Mr. Webb's great dedication.
Even after his death, the Juno Beach Centre will remain as a testament to his passion and as a tribute to the courage and determination of Canada's Second World War veterans.
The sacrifice and service of Canadian veterans, such as Garth Webb, serve as an example to all. I offer my most sincere condolences to his family and to his friends.
Rape and Gender ViolenceStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Marie-Claude Morin NDP Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot, QC
Mr. Speaker, this week the Nobel Women's Initiative launched the International Campaign to Stop Rape and Gender Violence in Conflict. Rape is being increasingly used as an intentional strategy in conflict. Women are mainly targeted, in order to sever community ties, even after the conflict is over.
According to American researchers, 1,152 women and girls were raped every day in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2006 and 2007. Unfortunately, in most countries, it is very difficult to get accurate statistics because very few rapes are reported.
However, what is certain is that the perpetrators of these crimes too often go unpunished. Women and girls as well as men and boys throughout the world have the right to access justice. The purpose of the campaign is to promote change and to put an end to rape by allowing victims to be heard.
I invite all members of the House to join this international campaign by visiting stoprapeinconflict.org. By spreading this message, we will finally be able to put an end to gender violence in conflict.
International TradeStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Ed Holder Conservative London West, ON
Mr. Speaker, today marks the 62nd anniversary of the creation of the European Union. Canada enjoys the oldest formal relationship with the EU, dating back to 1959. Since then, the already close relations between us have significantly strengthened because we recognize the importance of growing our mutual economic and security interests. As a result, the EU represents Canada's second largest trade and investment partner and is a natural ally on foreign and security issues.
The trade agreement we are now negotiating with the EU is our most ambitious trade agreement ever. It is a key part of our government's pro-trade plan to create jobs, growth and long-term prosperity in London, Ontario and across Canada. The benefits will be widespread and stimulate the economy in every single region of our country.
Our government's position is clear. We are taking a strong stand against protectionism as we move forward with new free trade agreements around the world. We do this for the sake of Canadian families. We do this for the sake of Canadian jobs. We do this to provide the conditions that will ensure Canada maintains the strongest economy in the industrialized world.
Workplace SafetyStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Rodger Cuzner Liberal Cape Breton—Canso, NS
Mr. Speaker, 20 years ago today, a spark deep in the southeast section of the Westray coal mine in Nova Scotia triggered a massive explosion that trapped and killed 26 miners. The force of the blast shattered windows and shook homes in nearby Stellarton and New Glasgow.
Today, we remember those miners who died needless deaths; deaths that were the result of greed, mismanagement and failed government oversight. Rescue teams and draegermen worked tirelessly in treacherous conditions in search of survivors. Their bravery and heroism captivated the nation and put the spotlight on worker safety and corporate accountability. Their efforts led Parliament, under the leadership of my former Liberal colleagues, Martin Cauchon and Andy Scott, to unanimously pass the Westray bill.
The Westray bill was a positive step, but we are reminded today that more can and needs to be done to improve worker safety and corporate accountability in our country.
French LanguageStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Jacques Gourde Conservative Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, QC
Mr. Speaker, allow me to say how proud I am to represent my constituents and to be able to do so in the language we cherish and defend in Quebec: French. Defending the values of the Quebec nation means affirming the French fact in Quebec.
The orange wave is causing French to disappear from this House, and it is an insult to our identity as Quebeckers to see all the NDP MPs from Quebec debate and ask half their questions in English.
I am proud of my French roots, of the people who founded our Canadian nation. At no time should a French-Canadian politician be attacked for honourably serving his country in his mother tongue.
Workplace SafetyStatements By Members
2:20 p.m.
Peter Stoffer NDP Sackville—Eastern Shore, NS
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Westray mine disaster in Plymouth, Nova Scotia, where 26 coal miners lost their lives in one of Canada's worst mining disasters. Our hearts go out to all the families and friends of the miners who lost their lives.
We also honour the entire community that mobilized to assist in a search and rescue following the explosion, especially the search and rescue teams and those brave draegermen. Justice Peter Richard of the Westray inquiry described Westray as "a story of incompetence, of mismanagement, of bureaucratic bungling, of deceit, of ruthlessness, of cover-up, of apathy, of expediency, and of cynical indifference".
Former NDP leader Alexa McDonough kept her promise to the Westray families by pushing for changes to the Criminal Code. She laid the groundwork for the 2004 Westray bill that holds corporate managers and employers criminally responsible for endangering the lives of workers.
As our brothers and sisters of the United Steelworkers remind us, we must enforce the law to ensure that another Westray never happens again.
May God bless the memory of those 26 miners.
Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry SocietiesStatements By Members
2:20 p.m.
Brent Rathgeber Conservative Edmonton—St. Albert, AB
Mr. Speaker, this week the newly minted, NDP, chief soft-on-crime spokesman and member for Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca stood in this House and, shockingly, delivered a statement praising the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies for standing up for the rights of both offenders and victims. No doubt the first part of that statement is probably correct.
Unbelievably, this is the same organization that claimed to the public safety committee that front-line prison guards strip-searching convicted criminals to prevent the trafficking of contraband and drugs was "state-sponsored sexual assault".
Standing up for this special interest group shows just how opposed the NDP is to the values that are important to Canadians and Canadian families.
Unlike the NDP, our government will always put the rights of law-abiding Canadians ahead of the rights of criminals.
The EnvironmentOral Questions
May 9th, 2012 / 2:20 p.m.
Outremont Québec
Thomas Mulcair NDPLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, one-third of the Conservative budget bill is dedicated to dismantling environmental protection. Canadians will no longer have the right to participate in public hearings. Key independent agencies will be cut out of the process. Ministers will be given the power to ignore the facts, ignore the science and reverse any decision they do not agree with.
Why is the Prime Minister trying to sneak through these changes in a 421 page budget bill?
The EnvironmentOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest Alberta
Stephen Harper ConservativePrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, the statement by the leader of the NDP is completely false. The fact of the matter is that as part of the government's economic action plan to encourage jobs, growth and long-term prosperity, we are streamlining the environment assessment process. It will be extremely thorough. It will be for major projects up to two years. We know that the NDP opposes these kinds of projects completely. However, we have to have a process that is environmentally thorough but that ultimately does allow projects to be approved under some circumstances.
Public Appointments CommissionOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Outremont Québec
Thomas Mulcair NDPLeader of the Opposition
Project dismantle, Mr. Speaker.
It is not only environmental assessments that the government wants to scrap. During the 2006 election campaign, the Prime Minister promised to establish a new Public Appointments Commission. He said that such a commission would "establish merit-based criteria" and "ensure that competitions are widely publicized and equitably administered". The Prime Minister has not kept his word and is now dismantling this commission.
Why is the Prime Minister hiding the fact that he is breaking a promise on accountability in a budget bill?
Public Appointments CommissionOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest Alberta
Stephen Harper ConservativePrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, this is ironic, because the NDP voted against establishing that Public Appointments Commission. Furthermore, they are the ones who asked us to stop spending money on it. During that time, we established very clear qualifications for appointments, and we abide by them when appointing people based on merit.
Auditor GeneralOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Outremont Québec
Thomas Mulcair NDPLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister is giving us another history lesson. Actually, we voted for the accountability act.
Back in the days of the sponsorship scandal, the Prime Minister had great respect for the Auditor General. The Prime Minister campaigned on expanding the Auditor General's powers and increasing the Auditor General's budget,. However, buried in the 421 pages of his budget bill, the Prime Minister is taking away the power of the Auditor General to monitor 12 separate agencies.
What kind of budget act slashes oversight of the budget? Is that why he does not want anybody paying too close attention to his budget bill?
Auditor GeneralOral Questions
2:25 p.m.
Calgary Southwest Alberta
Stephen Harper ConservativePrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, these changes have been done in concert with the Auditor General.
Let me go back and remind the NDP of the record when this government tried to name a nominations commissioner. The NDP voted against the establishment of that. That is the fact. The fact of the matter is, of course, the NDP has long demanded that we cease spending money on this. What the government has done is established very clear qualifications for any appointed position in this government. We have named only people who meet those qualifications. That is why the NDP has not found a single instance of somebody not being nominated on merit.
National DefenceOral Questions
2:25 p.m.
Matthew Kellway NDP Beaches—East York, ON
Mr. Speaker, this is the government that has two sets of books on the F-35 and now is telling Canadians "just trust us" on the budget, on appointments, et cetera. I do not think so.
This is also the government that claimed for ages that each plane would cost $75 million and then attacked anybody who contradicted it. Last week, the Department of National Defence sent officials to Washington to get updated numbers on the escalating costs of the F-35.
Can the procurement minister share with Canadians the new cost numbers?
National DefenceOral Questions
2:25 p.m.
Vaughan Ontario
Julian Fantino ConservativeAssociate Minister of National Defence
Mr. Speaker, as has been said many times, we are following diligently the recommendations of the Auditor General and going beyond. There is a seven step action plan in place. We are following that process. Those answers will be forthcoming in the fullness of time.


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On this date in 1792, William Augustus Bowles and his band of followers seized control of the Panton, Leslie & Company trading post on the Wakulla River.
William Augustus Bowles arrived in Florida as a British soldier during the Revolutionary War. He defected from Pensacola in about 1778 and sought refuge in the Creek Indian country. During his time among the Creeks, Bowles apparently married Mary Perryman, a daughter of Lower Creek headman William Perryman. Bowles used this union as the basis for his claim to exert political influence among the Creeks, later proclaiming himself "Director General of the Muskogee Nation."
In 1783, Bowles left North America for the Bahamas. There, he solicited support for a plan to challenge the Indian trade monopoly exercised by Panton, Leslie & Company in Spanish Florida.
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Discussion in 'Asia' started by George 99, Sep 29, 2012.
Of course I am departing from Boston Logan airport....I better check my reservation...:huh
Larry and Danny are in Bangkok, Larry rode a 787 from Spokane First Class.
Ken and Dan, have youse guys checked in with the R4C folks? Dean is trying to get a body count for the event.
I'm about 1/2 packed (double packed to be more precise, gotta delete some stuff.)
Joe and I are checked in to the New Siam Riverside now. We'll wait here in room 4416 to one of yous FF come a knockin' :)
Looking into getting two misplaced bags from two different airlines back in our possession.
Then off to get some more immunity from local diseases and joe needs Baht cash.
Let us know when you're coming.
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I did send a pm through the forum, which was confirmed.
I am also transporting a few items in my luggage for the charity.
Just checked into New Siam II. Gonna try and get some sleep then after breakfast I will and try and find you guys.
Just knocked on your door. You either had a rough nite or you're exploring.
I'm in 3247 across the street but I'm going to go walk around a bit. Let me know what time you guys will be around and I'll come over.
Don't know who Dean is but he sounds like a great guy with at least 1 great idea ... We need more Deans in this world ... Dean copycats are accepted also ...
Good luck to all and ride safe ... The good time will be built in by default ...
I've never met Dean either but will on Friday or Saturday.
He does sound like a great guy but you'd also have to include Dave (daveg) in with the praise. He's a co-sponsor of the ride along with Dean.
I've talked to Dave on the phone and Dean via e-, never met either one. But based on reports from the last two years figured we couldn't go wrong. I have three other friends already in Bangkok and I'm in transit (Tokyo right now) so we'll all meet up by weekend.
It's starting out as an adventure (delayed 24 hours in LA), hope it turns into a motorcycle ride like our trip south of the border in 2010.
I sent this email to daveg but in case any of you have some suggestions, feel free to chime in.
A couple of questions. I'm not sure what you are monitoring right now so I'm going to post these in several places.
There are 5 of us heading to PP in the morning. We have 2 options to get to the border.
1. Catch a bus at 5am and get to the border around 9am.
2. Catch a train at 6am and get to the border around 2pm.
Which do you think is the better option.
Next question: It appears we have several options once we clear immagration into Cambodia. Private taxi, bus and ??? Do you have any suggestions about the best way to get from Poi Pet to PP?
Thanks and we all hope to see you tomorrow.
Ken et al,
A little while back I posted this link that exactly lays out how to transit overland between BK and PnP. Scroll down to see the on the ground experience of other travelers. I would prefer to start on the train but by your posting it seems that the earlier arrival advantage of the bus would win out. The bus leaves you with much more daylight travel options. I take it that the direct bus did not pan out?
I'm here in Boston now waiting to take the AM flight out. Luckily it seems that I am scheduled on a United 777 so no grounded Dreamliner for me, phew! Unless they they decide to reassign my plane to the affected routes :huh.
See you guys I'm a bit...
It looks like I'm out for the R4C. It's been a day long saga trying to figure out how to get to PP. After the bus/train idea went down the tubes I decided to bit the bullet and try and get a flight out. 6 hours later, with nothing but clusterfucks with both Bangkok Air and Air Asia I've seen the writing on the wall and am going to head to Chiang Mai. My budget was pretty well busted before I even left the states and I just can't make it work trying to get to PP in time to leave on Monday. You know how those last minute flights are.
I'm going to send the phone along with the group I'm here with in BK. They're flying out tomorrow. If you're not going to be able to come to Chiang Mai after R4C with them we'll just make arrangements for you to mail it back to me when you get back.
Hope to see you in Chiang Mai.
Well that's too bad. I booked my Airasia flight weeks ago knowing this time of year is a mob scene. You surely could make it from Bangkok to Poipet easily overland and then bus to PP. Where there's a will there's a way.
I'll still be in Bangers tomorrow night if ya'll wanna meet up for a beer.
Give a call 0895890375.
There is a 200 baht bus from Bangkok to Aranyaprathet from there another cheap bus to PP.
Also lot's of luck going to Chiang Mai this time of year, it's burning season and the air is virtually un-breathable. If you want to have a decent time hop a train or a bus south to Satun or Penang. At least you can breathe the air down there and have something good to eat.
Or just stay in BKK this is nicest time of year here. It's cool and fresh, just get away from Kao San Road, I wont go there, the place makes my skin crawl.
Damn, wish I had seen this thread earlier. Sounds awesome!
Any idea of the headcount for the ride?
Sorry to hear that..
I just landed in BK a little while ago. Am staying here:
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Ph #. 66 2656 7992
My Skype Id: ZEEBMW
If you are nearby maybe we can do breakfast?
Sounds like I may meet the others at the airport.
I was worried that the overland route to PnP was going to be troublesome.
Will hook up with you in Chiangmai Mai post R4C. Start scouting hotels and routes for us.
Will catch up later,
After sleeping on it I decided I'd come this far and decided to make it to PP come hell or high water. After $300 and 2 long cab rides I made it. So, I'm at the Paragon with the rest of the group who have made it so far.
Today I went to the market with some of the folks and bought a bike - now affectionately known as Rocinante.
Hope to see you soon. I've got your phone if you still need it.
It looks like We have eight so far with more to come.
We have a hand shake on several 100 & 125 scooters. Quite a hectic day but rewarding in the comfort of knowing we have bikes and many great photos of the dealer location and much more.
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Joe, George, Raven and me made it to Siem Reap from PP with but plenty of dust and diesel smoke impacted into our gear and exposed skin.
....FF to this morning. :)
Joe and I reluctantly responded to the 4AM alarm with the question, "Hope this is worth it". Our arranged and so far, faithful Tuk Tuk driver was 7 minutes earlier than the agreed time of 5AM. Out in moderate traffic and pitch blackness, we continued to wonder " Wat's the draw"
George, Joe and I found coffee at the drop off point as all westerners needs are filled even in predawn blackness. We'll use that photo for the next coffee thread start. :)
Flashlights were being sold and bought as there are no overhead lights where we crossed the uneven causeway to the sunrise viewing area.
I was glad I downloaded the flashlight app on my Droid.
Standing at a large pond bank at 5:30AM we geared up for and hour long wait for the sun to appear. I took out the large laser diffuser I bought in Bangkok and started playing around, half expecting someone to tell me to stop. This thing is very powerful and easily lit up things at great distances with the diffuser off the tip. With the diffuser on I was able to light up the entire palm tree we stood under like it was Christmas with a thousand tiny Laser beams scurrying in every direction like confused insects.
This seemed to attract people toward out location and turned out to be another way to break ice with other travelers.
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12 July 2010
Smilin' Gal & Sally Jane Vintage
Remember the other day when I mentioned that I was keeping a little secret? One that I couldn't say quite yet but I'd tell you about soon? Well, today's the day that the cat's outta the bag! I've teamed up with one of my favorite local vintage sellers, Kris from Smilin' Gal, to create an Etsy Collective shop. This means Kris and I are teaming up to bring lots of amazing vintage dresses to the SJV Etsy shop.
You may be familiar with Smilin' Gal from reading my blog. It's where I found this dress and this dress. It's also the shop where Andreja and I often go shopping when she visits. Every time I'm in Smilin' Gal I find something that I just neeeeed to take home with me. And now you can take something home too! I've just listed all of these amazing dresses in the shop. Believe me, it was hard not to keep some for myself!
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8 comments:
- Lara said...
That green dress is beautiful! I really wish I had similar vintage shops near me
- July 12, 2010
- PrettyDamnCute said...
Congrats! This seems like a great collaboration. These are some lovely dresses. Just wish that first one was a bit bigger! le sigh.
- July 12, 2010
- Victoria / Justice Pirate said...
these are gorgeous!
- July 12, 2010
- calivintage said...
congratulations! the new items in the shop are beautiful!
- July 12, 2010
- KristiMcMurry said...
I love the shop! Lots of things to yearn for...
- July 12, 2010
- Anonymous said...
El ultima de flores rosas es muy lindoo (L)
- July 12, 2010
- KDikio Vintage said...
How exciting!!! Congratulations! This is the ultimate vintage dress shopping experience!!!
- July 13, 2010
- Robin said...
I really like the first dress has it been sold? I didn't see it on your shop
- July 13, 2010
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Despite the home-ice advantage, it was the team with history on its side, the Green Knights (23-5-1), that came out on top with the 3-0 win over the Blugolds (20-5-2) in front of a sold-out crowd at Hobbs Ice Center.
UW-Eau Claire hosted their first ever Peters Cup final, and it just so happened to be the final one, as the NCHA will disband after this season. It also just so happened to be the first time the Green Knights were trying to win the Peters Cup on the road.
The two teams met three times this season, and this game turned out to be eerily similar to the last time the two teams met at Hobbs, only this time, it was St. Norbert College that came out on top.
The Green Knights got on the board first at 4:30 of the first period on a beautiful 2-on-1 play that pulled Blugold goaltender Brandon Stephenson (Sr.-Saline, Mich./Saline) one way and allowed Brandon Hoogenboom to deposit the puck in the empty net. That was how the first period would end, despite the Blugolds' 12-6 edge in the shots department.
The second period was back-and-forth for the most part and also saw the first penalties of the game. The Blugolds had two chances with the man-advantage but failed to convert, leaving the door open for the Green Knights.
Late in the period, it appeared the Blugolds dodged a bullet as Stephenson faced down a breakaway, but the shot went wide of the net. St. Norbert College never game up on the play though, and Chris Rial put one top-shelf over Stephenson's shoulder.
A penalty on the Blugolds late in the third period gave the Green Knights 1:30 on the man advantage to start the third period. The defense held strong, but they were not able to solve Green Knight's goalie, David Jacobson.
At 8:10, it was Rial again, who put the dagger in the Blugolds. Rial streaked down the left-side boards and came in on Stephenson alone and took a shot that seemed to confuse Stephenson and beat him through the five-hole for a 3-0 lead.
Much like the last time the two teams met, it was a goalie that stole the show and proved to be the difference. Last time it was Stephenson, posting a 40-save shutout. This time, it was Jacobson who was unbeatable, finishing with 33 saves in the shutout effort.
It was a relatively clean game, with only six penalties between the two teams. The Blugolds were 0-for-4 on the power-play, while the Green Knights were 0-for-2.
With the win, St. Norbert College won not only its' 11th Peter's Cup, but their fourth-straight. The win also gives them an automatic bid into the NCAA tournament, where they will try to defend their back-to-back National Championship's.
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Jack Graham released a statement on Friday through the Brunswick Group — a New York-based crisis communications firm — after he was fired as athletic director of Colorado State University less than three years after he was appointed on Dec. 1, 2011.
Today, Colorado State University informed me of its decision to terminate my contract as Director of Athletics. This announcement is surprising and deeply disappointing to me. I will personally miss the opportunity to continue to build on what we have accomplished during the past two and a half years.
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Thursday, 12 June 2008
Why is The Bois so short?
Of course I am tempted to blame myself in some way. Is it my weight loss and decreased production of breast milk? SR thought that was preposterous. Is it because I forget to give him his vitamin D drops? I did a little reading about baby growth and it said before 6 months, height is determined by "in utero environment." So immediately I accused myself of running too much during pregnancy and not gaining enough weight.
But am I being ridiculous? I remember a patient in medical school who was hospitalized for loss of proximal muscle control. She probably had polymyositis. Anyway, if you asked her "it all began when my cat jumped on my lap." Wow, how badly she wished that cat wouldn't have jumped on her lap! The point being, humans have a need to blame something when things don't go as planned. Should I blame myself for the Bois' short stature?
I will say that you apparently can't use the 4 month height to predict adult height as it fluctuates between percentiles so often. We'll have to wait until he's 2 to make any predictions apparently.
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12 comments:
- Olga said...
You ARE been ridiculous. Now, I am sure you'll do your study search and find a bunch of papers, and I am not even going into this part. As a Pediatrician-practitioner (btw, I was a Neonatologist back home) I say it's a variation and nothing more than that. Now relax and give some love to your boys, they need it more than your breast milk:)
- 12 June 2008 at 17:11
- Lisa said...
Are you serious? Oh, SLG. I cannot believe it. How tall is SR? I would venture to say that height is genetic. Perhaps you have a mix of short and tall folks in your family. Listen to how it sounds when someone else says it.
"My diet and exercise resulted in a short baby. BTW, he's barely 6 months old." I don't mean to chide you, but step back and review it.
- 12 June 2008 at 17:40
- SteveQ said...
Length (I won't say height until he can walk) at his age means almost nothing, if there are no other concerns. And, if he's always small, what difference does it make? I'll arrange a playdate with a girl with Russell-Silver syndrome I know, who'll never be a 5 footer.
- 12 June 2008 at 17:51
- Michelle said...
OK, no more worrying!
The Bois sounds just fine to me. I bet he'll have a growth spurt (both my kids did and they are now quite tall, especially my daughter).
- 12 June 2008 at 18:34
- Abbie said...
I agree. Is there a correlation between birth weight, weight at 4 months and diet when they were in the womb? My daughter's in the 3rd percentile for weight... I try not to blame myself for all the cupcakes I ate during my pregnancy... wayyyy not healthy there.
- 12 June 2008 at 19:49
- sea legs girl said...
Okay, okay. Thanks, guys! And wow, Olga, it's great to have an opinion from an expert. I had no idea you were a Neonatologist.
I just wanted to be honest about his height, since I did conduct an experiment of sorts with all the exercise I got during pregnancy. Plus I'm simply a mom who worries, sometimes irrationally.
- 12 June 2008 at 21:56
- Meghan said...
I was a munchkin child, in both height and weight, according to my parents. They couldn't get me to grow.
I was even a munchkin teenager, in height. I thought I would always be tiny.
Then, between the ages of 17 and 20(!), I grew from 5 foot 1 to 5 foot 6.
Is that weird or what? I know it's anecdotal, but, well, it just goes to show the variation in the population is tremendous.
Sorry you're worrying,
- 12 June 2008 at 23:18
- Danni said...
This reminds me of my friend who didn't know she was pregnant (wasn't trying) and drank a fair amount early in her pregnancy (before knowing). When her son was little-er, every ear infection, cough, bout of illness, rash, you name it, she would say "it's because I drank when I was 4 weeks preggo." He's an awesome kid, super smart, super healthy, but I'm sure when he gets his first bad grade or whatever she'll say it's because she drank when she was preggo.
P.S. My friend (different one) had a ginormous baby who hurt her back carrying his gigantitude around. He's normal size now.
- 13 June 2008 at 04:53
- Always Smiling said...
I don't normally comment, but I always thought hieght was in genetics. Besides he may not have hit his growth in that area yet. With that said my boy is over the 75th for height (almost 7) and my girl is at/just over the 100th for height(4yrs). I am barely 5"4 and my husband is right under 6ft.
All in all this comment was meant to say, don't worry yourself about it.
- 13 June 2008 at 05:32
- Phatgirlslim said...
As long as he's hitting his developmental milestones, I wouldn't worry about his size yet.
- 13 June 2008 at 16:27
- H said...
I'm not sure three's anything anyone can say to stop a mother from worrying, but I think the others are right on this one-- as long as other developmental milestones are there, don't worry.
- 14 June 2008 at 17:16
- S.A. said...
My mother is a tiny woman (4'11") she gave birth to big babies. I was born 22" long, was tall compared to other kids for a while, but my adult height is 5'2" (first thing in the morning). So my size as an infant was not indicative of my size as an adult.
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