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When it was time to leave at 11:30, I retrieved Maggie's jacket from the hook in the change room. Apparently, she wanted to get the jacket off the hook, which sent her into pouty, stubborn mode. Putting the jacket back on the hook didn't help. Coaxing her gently didn't help. Bribing her didn't help. She refused to get ready to go. There were other parents in the room, so I was very conscious about being a "good parent", doing the "right thing". After 10 minutes of this nonsense, my patience had vanished and I had spiralled down into threatening mode: "If you don't… then I will…" I was saying this quietly into her ear so no one else could hear. Other parents were giving me sympathetic smiles, some regaling me with tales of stubborn fits by their own children.
When the other parents had finally cleared out, I picked her up and carried her outside, Lisa trailing behind carrying her coat, hat, mittens and boots. Our car was about a block away, parked on a residential street. She was kicking and screaming the whole time.
When we finally got to the car, she wouldn't get in. She somehow splayed herself across the doorframe and I could not get her in. Finally, Lisa went in the other side and pulled while I pushed with my arms and a leg. We wrestled her into her booster seat, buckled her up and closed the door (with child locks engaged).
Before I could even open my door, she had unbuckled herself and she was sitting in the front seat. I tried to speak to her quietly; tried to calm her down, but she was too far gone. I got her back in her seat and buckled (by pulling her from behind) and told her that I would throw her things into the snow bank if she didn't stay buckled. She didn't, and I did.
I threw her things over the car (she was on the driver's side; the snow bank was on the passenger side). One by one, her coat, boots, stuffies, hat and mitts sailed over the car and into the snow bank. In between each toss, I was pleading with her to get buckled. I then told her that I would retrieve the items, only if she sat back in the seat and re-buckled. She wouldn't, so I started the car and threatened to drive away, leaving her things behind and letting her take her chances with the police.
Then the homeowner, whose snow bank I had been using for dramatic effect, pulled into his driveway. He could hear the screaming child and he could see the various articles of clothing and toys strewn about his lawn. Perhaps he thought the screaming child threw them? Another sympathetic smile.
I sheepishly picked everything up and threw them in the trunk. I buckled her again and Lisa volunteered to try and keep her from unbuckling. We finally got going and she unbuckled again after not more than 10 seconds. She stayed in the backseat but kicked her leg in the front and kicked the gear shift into neutral. I was seriously prepared to throw her into the snow bank.
I don't even know what I was threatening her with at this point. I just wanted to get home where I would have the help of another adult.
Once again buckled, we started out. Lisa was able to fight off her unbuckling attempts until we were about a kilometre from home. At that point, Lisa just tackled her and held her down until we pulled into our driveway at about 12:10.
Homer took over and all was well after about 15 minutes. She has been sternly and sufficiently punished. If you ask Maggie what happened, she'll tell you that Mommy took her coat off the hook and that made her mad. Thank God for Lisa.
11 comments:
- Rolling Off The Edge... Together said...
Sounds like my little peach only no older sibling to help out 9 times out of ten... UGH. Aren't these parenting moments are specatular!
- February 28, 2011 at 10:13 a.m.
- Misty said...
My kids have pulled that kind of thing once or twice before. Talk about harrowing.
You got her home alive.
Seriously, great job.
- February 28, 2011 at 10:17 a.m.
- Fiona Picklebottom said...
Yeah, um... I still don't look good. :)
- February 28, 2011 at 10:23 a.m.
- bananafana said...
acht! my little one will be just like that . . . well she actually already is but at least she's still small enough to manipulate/manhandle where you need her to be and she can't unbuckle yet. What a crappy morning for you!!!
- February 28, 2011 at 12:40 p.m.
- Chantal said...
My (almost) 6yo is just like that. Today he forgot to bring his yogurt tube to daycare (he put it down to put his jacket on and forgot it) and lost his mind. And it was all my fault. And I was a mean mom and refused to go back home and get it and bring it to him. Fun times, fun times!
- February 28, 2011 at 3:05 p.m.
- Sarah said...
I love how these things always seem to start in someplace public so you can't effectively nip it in the bud.
- February 28, 2011 at 3:52 p.m.
- Saly said...
Oh I've had days like those, usually with my 3rd born as well. Like the time she was throwing a major temper tantrum at gymnastics and when I picked her up, she slapped me right in my face. Hard. After recovering from being so startled and talking myself out of slapping her right back, I carried her out to the van--still kicking and screaming, placed her in her seat and shut the door. I stood outside while she screamed in the van for a good 5 minutes. Then we both collected ourselves and went back in. I was the only one who was embarrassed though...
- February 28, 2011 at 5:11 p.m.
- Nowheymama said...
I'm sorry, I can't hear you over my three-year old's screaming.
- March 1, 2011 at 10:17 a.m.
- Erin said...
Oh preschoolers.
I can say that calmly only because mine are AT DAYCARE right now.
She sounds so much like Calum. And frequenly like Emmett. And I can only imagine what Willa will be like in another 2 years.
(wiping tears off the keyboard)
- March 1, 2011 at 4:35 p.m.
I read this when you posted it, and laughed. Not at you, but with you because whooboy do I understand. Then last week one of my twins pulled the same sh*t in the parking lot of the grocery store. I sat there, car off, for 20 minutes waiting for her to pull herself together. I don't even know what sent her spiraling into tantrum mode.
- March 16, 2011 at 10:34 a.m.
- Bette said...
Because i have been there oh-so-many-times over the past 10 years, I seriously laughed my head off as I pictured you throwing things out the car and then Lisa holding her down. I think S. had to do that a few times to H. Good times in parenting for sure!!
- April 11, 2011 at 9:49 a.m.


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Making a call to action on their official website, the Chili Peppers gave their wholehearted support to the 'Whale Wars' star, who dedicates his life to see the safety of whales. The band also believes Watson was arrested due in part because the Costa Rican government wants to cover up a shady operation. The rock legends posted the following:
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Last week, Pacific Gas & Electric (possibly best known nationally as the villain in the movie Erin Brockovich") left the US Chamber of Commerce over "fundamental differences" on how to approach climate change caused by a build-up of greenhouse gases in earth's atmosphere.
Then New Mexico-based PNM Resources announced it would let its membership in the Chamber expire over similar concerns. And in a statement, Nike expressed its discontent with the Chamber's obfuscating approach to climate change.
In a letter [PDF], PG&E chairman and CEO Peter Darbee said:
We find it dismaying that the Chamber neglects the indisputable fact that a decisive majority of experts have said the data on global warming are compelling and point to a threat that cannot be ignored. In our opinion, an intellectually honest argument over the best policy response to the challenges of climate change is one thing; disingenuous attempts to diminish or distort the reality of these challenges are quite another.
An excerpt of PNM's statement in the Albuquerque Journal:
We strongly disagree with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's position on climate change legislation and particularly reject its recent theatrics calling for a 'Scopes Monkey Trial' to put the science of climate change on trial. We believe the science is compelling enough to act sooner rather than later, and we support comprehensive federal legislation to meaningfully reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect customers against unreasonable cost increases.
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Nike fundamentally disagrees with the US Chamber of Commerce's position on climate change and is concerned and deeply disappointed with the US Chamber's recently filed petition challenging the EPA's administrative authority and action on this critically important issue.
Nike believes that climate change is an urgent issue affecting the world today and that businesses and their representative associations need to take an active role to invest in sustainable business practices and innovative solutions to address the issue. It is not a time for debate but instead a time for action and we believe the Chamber's recent petition sets back important work currently being undertaken by EPA on this issue.
Today, Exelon, an electric utility company, announced that it would not renew its Chamber of Commerce membership when it expires because of the Chamber's opposition to climate legislation. In a speech at the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy's national conference today, Exelon CEO John Rowe said:
The carbon-based free lunch is over. But while we can't fix our climate problems for free, the price signal sent through a cap-and-trade system will drive low-carbon investments in the most inexpensive and efficient way possible.... Putting a price on carbon is essential, because it will force us to do the cheapest things, like energy efficiency, first."
In a letter earlier this year, Johnson & Johnson also expressed displeasure about the Chamber's tack, hinting that official Chamber views on climate issues were far more extreme than those held by its actual members. In an April letter [PDF], the pharmaceutical company said:
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A new Scopes monkey trial on climate aside, here's how the Chamber sums up its thinking on climate:
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Earlier this month, Alstom Power, a French manufacturer of power plant parts, left the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE). Last month, Duke Energy also left ACCCE, as did Alcoa, an aluminum company.
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In early September, Duke spokesman Tom Williams explained the company's decision to the National Journal: "As the debate evolved, it became clear that there were some influential members who would never support climate legislation no matter what."
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Lee Trevino
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Best Known For: One of the most beloved golfers of all-time, Lee Trevino won 89 career tournaments, including six majors, after turning pro in 1960. In 1971, Trevino became the first man to win the U.S. Open, Canadian Open and British Open, which he did in a span of 20 days. He was named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year for the feat. Trevino was struck by lightning at the 1975 Western Open, but continued his career. He later served as a broadcaster on golf coverage.
George Foster
Age: 64
Profession: Retired MLB Player
Best Known For: A five-time All-Star outfielder, George Foster played for the San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets and Chicago White Sox during his career from 1969 to 1986. Foster was a two-time National League home run champ and a three-time NL RBI champ. He was named the NL's Most Valuable Player in 1977 when he hit 50 home runs. Foster was on the Reds' teams that won the World Series in 1975 and 1976.
Pamela McGee
Age: 50
Profession: Retired WNBA Player
Best Known For: Pamela McGee played with the Sacramento Monarchs and Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA from 1997 to 1999. McGee played college basketball at USC, where she was a member of back-to-back national championship-winning teams in 1982 and 1983, while playing alongside her twin sister Paula, Cynthia Cooper and Cheryl Miller. McGee was a member of the U.S. women's team that won the gold medal at the Summer Olympics in 1984. McGee's son, JaVale, plays with the Denver Nuggets.
Steve Walsh
Age: 46
Profession: Retired NFL Player
Best Known For: After leading the University of Miami to a national title in 1987, quarterback Steve Walsh went on to play for the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts from 1989 to 1999.
DeSean Jackson
Age: 26
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Living in a small town has its perks. One of our grocery stores takes phone orders and delivers- no charge! It is a service to the elderly and housebound. The deliverers put 2 and 2 together and finally figured out it was my mom they were delivering to. It is a good thing I have a sense of humor- when it comes to my mom my sense of humor has been harder and harder to find.
Oh wow, what a little rant......sorry. I'll let you know when the quilt gets put up for sale.
PS, there is an AAQI auction going on right now. Go take a look and bid generously!! I've got my eye on one myself!


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Change of fortune
Ravens KO Patriots in title game rematch
FOXBOROUGH — Ray Lewis's ride will continue on, while the Patriots' season ended Sunday night when the Baltimore Ravens won the AFC Championship game, 28-13, over New England.
The Ravens avenged a loss last season to the Patriots in the AFC title game.
Lewis, the 17-year veteran linebacker, announced last month that his career would end when the Ravens' season did. After a wild-card win against the Colts, a two-overtime thriller in Denver, and now the upset of New England, Lewis and Baltimore are headed to the Super Bowl, where they'll face the 49ers.
It is the first time the Patriots have lost a conference championship game at home, the first time they have watched an opponent celebrate a trip to the Super Bowl on their home field.
And for as much as this Ravens playoff run has seemingly become all about Lewis, the win solidified Joe Flacco as a top quarterback in the NFL – Sunday was his 12th postseason game, 10 of which have come on the road. This was the second straight year he got his team to the AFC title game, and in his fifth season he has led them to the final game of the year.
Flacco was 21 for 36 for 240 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions and he has yet to throw an interception in these playoffs.
For the Patriots, who were seemingly fielding their most complete team in a few years, with the usual strong offense and retooled defense that got better as the season went on, each group played uncharacteristically poorly.
For Tom Brady and the offense, the problem was not taking advantage of good field position, and curious clock management at the end of the second quarter.
On the defensive side, there were scoring drives of 90 and 87 yards allowed, the second of which, in the third quarter, put the Ravens up for good.
The Patriots got 3 points on their second possession but could not convert a third and 2 at the Ravens 12 to keep things going, and had to take a short field goal from Stephen Gostkowski.
A long punt return by Wes Welker at the end of the first quarter put New England at its 47, and the Patriots went three and out. Another opportunity lost.
And the clock mismanagement at the end of the first half played a role as well.
There were 34 seconds on the clock when Brady found Aaron Hernandez for a 17-yard reception on third down, giving New England first and goal from the 10.
But Hernandez didn't go out of bounds, forcing the Patriots to call a timeout with 26 seconds to go. Brady scrambled for 3 yards on first, but with the clock running, New England waited too long to call another timeout.
The clock ran down to four seconds and there was no choice but to go for the field goal.
The Patriots went into the locker room ahead, 13-7, though it should have been 17-7.
The Ravens scored three unanswered touchdowns in the second half, taking the lead and control of the game after Bernard Pollard – yes, that Bernard Pollard – once again knocked a key Patriots player out of the game, hitting Stevan Ridley square on the top of his helmet early in the fourth quarter.
Ridley was knocked out immediately and crumpled like a rag doll, losing the ball as he fell. Ravens defensive tackle Arthur Jones, brother of the Patriots' Chandler Jones, recovered the fumble.
Baltimore got the ball near midfield and scored what turned out to be its last touchdown, though the nail in the Patriots' season didn't come until 6:57 of the fourt quarter.
The Patriots, at the Baltimore 24, had a pass batted up by Pernell McPhee, and linebacker Dannell Ellerbe was able to take a couple of steps forward and corral the ball as it came down, and interception that ended the Patriots' last, best chance.
New England's first move in the chess match came early in the game. When Brady and Welker couldn't connect on a downfield pass on third and short, the punt team was brought out, but with a twist: instead of usual punt protector Patrick Chung on the field, it was Ryan Mallett.
Mallett stood behind long snapper Danny Aiken and motioned his teammates into place, and Zoltan Mesko moved up as if he was a fullback.
The Ravens, caught off guard, were forced to burn a timeout. After the timeout, Mallett went to the sideline, Chung came on the field, and Mesko punted.
The Patriots defense forced a quick three and out.
When Brady and the offense returned to the field, they steadily made progress — a 13-yard reception by Brandon Lloyd on third and 2, a 10-yard catch-and-run by Hernandez, a 16-yard pickup by Lloyd. But on a third down deep in Baltimore territory, a quick snap intended to catch the Ravens out of position didn't work.
Gostkowski put the Patriots on the board with a 30-yard field goal.
The Ravens were first to get a touchdown, in the second quarter, on a 13-play drive during which they faced third down only once, and converted that with a pass to tight end Dennis Pitta.
A few plays later, Flacco got his team into the red zone with a 25-yard connection to Torrey Smith. Smith was covered by Kyle Arrington after Aqib Talib had to leave the game in the first quarter with what the team called a thigh injury.
Ray Rice, who was held to just 31 yards on nine first-half carries, ran the ball in from 2 yards.
Baltimore had started that drive from its 10; being deep in their own half of the field was a familiar spot for the Ravens: their five possessions started inside the 15.
Welker scored with just over four minutes remaining in the half on a 1-yard pass from Brady.


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It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Don Valley East.
[Members sang the national anthem]
House of Commons Hansard #81 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was guns.
2 p.m.
The Speaker Conservative Andrew Scheer
It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Don Valley East.
[Members sang the national anthem]
Foreign InvestmentStatements By Members
2 p.m.
Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pursue a matter that I have addressed to members of the honourable Conservative benches in relation to state Chinese-owned investments in the oil sands. I have been attempting to discover what national security reviews and what foreign investment reviews took place.
The hon. Minister of Industry told the House that the government has improved transparency. In fact the recommendations for greater transparency to the government in 2009 were explicitly rejected. I will be pursuing this matter in the House. I call on my hon. colleagues to help us get to the bottom of this.
Canadians want to know, if we are selling out Canada's interests to China, who is minding the shop? Which foxes are minding the chicken coop?
National Prayer BreakfastStatements By Members
2 p.m.
Colin Mayes Conservative Okanagan—Shuswap, BC
Mr. Speaker, on February 2, I attended the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C., hosted by the President of the United States.
Over 3,500 delegates representing government, business and clergy leaders from the United States as well as from 123 countries attended the breakfast. Eric Metaxas, who authored many books including the compelling stories of William Wilberforce and Bonhoeffer, was a keynote speaker. The theme of the event was the great commandment contained in the Good Book: "Love thy neighbour as thyself", and "serve one another in love".
Public policy, military strength or redistribution of wealth is not the recipe for peace in the world. Only the divine spirit of love will overcome oppression, hate and aggression. This message is so simple to see. Why is it so hard to attain?
It was encouraging to attend this event with so many world leaders who understood solutions for world peace lay in the hearts of mankind and not in the might of mankind. Love is a little word. Only people can make it big.
Flooding in MontérégieStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Tarik Brahmi NDP Saint-Jean, QC
Mr. Speaker, in my riding, the Richelieu River frequently floods, causing expensive damage to the property of many residents. Floods like those that occurred in 2011, which affected many Montérégie families, could have been prevented.
The federal government has a history of ignoring the recommendations made in many studies that it commissioned, recommendations to carry out infrastructure work as quickly as possible. Once again, this government stood by, doing nothing, and once again, rising water levels turned the lives of thousands of my constituents upside down.
What will it take for the government to act?
A class action suit was recently filed claiming damages in excess of $200 million. I support these angry citizens, and I ask the government to keep the promises made in 1937 and build the infrastructure needed to protect people living near the river.
Carpenter HospiceStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Mike Wallace Conservative Burlington, ON
Mr. Speaker, my wife and I had the honour to attend the 10th anniversary gala for the Carpenter Hospice in Burlington.
Since May 2002, the Carpenter Hospice has served more than 1,200 residents who have ranged in age from 21 to 103. The hospice provides individuals who are dying with high quality palliative care in a home-like setting. It meets their physical, emotional and spiritual needs, making the last days of their lives together with their families peaceful, comfortable and meaningful.
The Carpenter Hospice is blessed with an incredibly dedicated team of caring volunteers and staff. I want to thank all those individuals, community groups and businesses that have contributed to the hospice. They have provided an opportunity for families and friends to gather and to celebrate life with those close to their heart. The residents of Burlington thank the Carpenter Hospice for being there for them for the last 10 years.
May God bless the Carpenter Hospice family and the families it serves.
National Flag of Canada DayStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Judy Sgro Liberal York West, ON
Mr. Speaker, it was on this day in 1965 that, under the watch of Liberal Prime Minister Lester Pearson, the Maple Leaf flag was first raised over the Peace Tower here in Ottawa. Since that day, nearly half a century ago, the Maple Leaf has served as a banner and as a beacon to millions.
For more than 47 years the red and white Maple Leaf flag has fluttered over our heads as a reminder that this nation has been built through the hard work and dedication of both those born here and those who have adopted Canada as their home. Together, we have constructed a society that cares for the vulnerable, values our seniors, educates our children and celebrates the diversity of languages, cultures and beliefs ascribed to by our neighbours.
Canada's national flag may be unpretentious but it represents so much more. It represents a trust that is placed in each one of us, to leave our children a Canada better than the one given to us.
National Flag of Canada DayStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Wladyslaw Lizon Conservative Mississauga East—Cooksville, ON
Mr. Speaker, today we celebrate National Flag of Canada Day. It has been 47 years since our national flag was inaugurated. Our national flag, designed by George Francis Gillman Stanley and John Matheson, made its first appearance on February 15, 1965. Now the date is celebrated annually as National Flag of Canada Day.
Although simple in design, Canada's flag well reflects the common values we hold so dear: freedom, peace, respect, justice and tolerance. The Maple Leaf flag pays homage to our geography, reflects the grandeur of our history and represents our national identity. Canada's flag is a symbol that unites and honours Canadians of all origins who through their courage and determination have helped to build, and are continuing to build, our great country.
Let us be proud of our flag. Let us recognize how privileged we are to live here in Canada, this magnificent country that encompasses our history, our hopes and our future.
Hooked on School DaysStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Isabelle Morin NDP Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine, QC
Mr. Speaker, Quebec is marking Hooked on School Days this week, February 13 to 17. As a high school teacher myself, I know that dropout prevention is a key factor in ensuring that Canadians get a good education and succeed in life. Fourteen regions in Quebec have organized hundreds of activities to mobilize communities and rally around our youth to talk to them about hard work, perseverance, the risks associated with dropping out and the advantages of having a diploma.
I would like to commend the work of Academos E-mentoring, an organization in my riding of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine that helps students connect with professionals who can guide them in their career planning. I would like to congratulate the youth employment agencies in Marquette, West Island and NDG. I would also like to congratulate the elementary and secondary schools that have organized appreciation galas, merit galas, scholarships, plays and all kinds of activities to promote staying in school.
Dalbé-Viau and Jean XXIII secondary schools, Martin-Bélanger elementary school, the Jeanne Sauvé adult education centre and the Lester B. Pearson School Board will be particularly active in this week's events. Congratulations.
I would also like to thank West Island Youth Action, the Lachine and NDG youth round tables, the Comité d'action—
Hooked on School DaysStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
The Speaker Conservative Andrew Scheer
The hon. member for Calgary West.
Firearms RegistryStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Rob Anders Conservative Calgary West, AB
Mr. Speaker, this evening there will be an important vote to save taxpayers money. I would like to thank the members of Parliament from Yorkton—Melville and Portage—Lisgar for their hard work and dedication to abolish the Liberal gun registry.
Allan Rock promised that this registry would only cost $2 million. Access to information reports have proved it cost over $2 billion that should have been used to crack down on real criminals. All the registry has done is target law-abiding citizens while doing nothing to reduce crime. People are being forced to navigate red tape, waste time filling out forms and deal with bureaucracy.
We will destroy all records pertaining to the registration of long guns. Our government instead is enacting important mandatory minimum sentences for drive-by shootings. We are also creating longer sentences and tougher bail conditions for using a gun in the commission of another crime.
Once again, I urge all members of Parliament to vote for abolishing the long gun registry.
Stan ReynoldsStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Blaine Calkins Conservative Wetaskiwin, AB
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the passing of one of Alberta's most prominent historical collectors. On February 9, 2012, Alberta lost Stan Reynolds, the inspiration of the Reynolds-Alberta Museum, at the age of 88.
Stan was born in Wetaskiwin in 1923. He joined the Royal Air Force in 1942, where he served in a night fighter squadron that defended Britain during the Second World War. Upon his return to Wetaskiwin, Stan opened a used car dealership, which became so successful that it established Wetaskiwin as a major centre for auto sales.
Stan was always passionate about Alberta's history. He often collected machines that played a major part in Alberta's development. Through this, Stan was able to obtain many artifacts. They were displayed in the Stan Reynolds Museum, which he owned and operated for nearly two decades. In 1981, Stan donated 850 of his most important pieces to the Province of Alberta, which provided a foundation for the Reynolds-Alberta Museum, established in 1992.
Stan received the Alberta Order of Excellence in 1999, the Order of Canada in 2000. In 2009, he was inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame for his role in preserving aviation history.
I want to thank all members of the House for taking a moment to honour the life of Stan Reynolds, one of Wetaskiwin's, Alberta's and Canada's great citizens. I know he will be missed.
HMCS VancouverStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Randall Garrison NDP Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, BC
Mr. Speaker, this weekend friends and family will gather at CFB Esquimalt, home of the Canadian Maritime Forces Pacific, to welcome home HMCS Vancouver. It has been deployed overseas since July 2011.
I look forward to joining the 225 families of the Vancouver ship's company as they welcome home the sailors, helicopter detachment and command team as they arrive back from the Mediterranean.
The Vancouver crew, helicopter squadron and command team have performed bravely and steadfastly overseas for these many long months. In doing so, they have once again proven Canada's commitment to peace, democracy and international security.
I salute also the bravery and hard work of the families who have been busy at home running households and taking care of children while their loved ones have been away. I also recognize the work of the many community groups which have helped provide support to military families, especially the Military Family Resource Centre.
Congratulations also to the Esquimalt base personnel and Pacific Fleet command for their ongoing support while the Vancouver was away. On behalf of the residents of Greater Victoria, I extend a hearty welcome home and thanks to all the Vancouver ship's company.
National Flag of Canada DayStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
John Carmichael Conservative Don Valley West, ON
Mr. Speaker, the Maple Leaf forever. It was not our flag until this date in 1965, but our flag has become part of us. It reflects our courage and determination as we work together to build this great country.
Although it was not the flag of Sir John A. or Mr. Diefenbaker, it is our flag today. It was our flag when we welcomed the world at Expo for our centennial, when Paul Henderson defeated the Soviets 40 years ago, and when we send the men and women of the Canadian armed forces overseas to defend freedom and the rule of law.
We are proud to be here representing Canadians under our single red maple leaf that was raised 47 years ago. On behalf of our Conservative government, I would like to wish all Canadians a happy Flag Day.
Firearms RegistryStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Anne-Marie Day NDP Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, QC
Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, we are a few hours away from the abolition of the long gun registry that taxpayers have worked hard to pay for. The NDP has been saying loud and clear: this registry is useful. The police use it 17,000 times a day on average, and it costs taxpayers only $4 million a year to maintain it.
I want to acknowledge the exceptional work of dozens of groups and associations that have fought on behalf of women and children who are victims of violence. I have tremendous admiration for the committee known as Ensemble contre la violence faite aux femmes, which has dedicated time and resources in the national capital region to ensuring that the voices of those wanting to keep the registry were heard. I want all the courageous women who vehemently opposed the abolition of the long gun registry to know that there is still hope. The NDP is fighting to defend the interests of women. We are working tirelessly to build a Canada that is safer, more sensible and more humane.
Firearms RegistryStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Robert Sopuck Conservative Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette, MB
Mr. Speaker, Canadians gave our government a strong mandate to end the wasteful and ineffective long gun registry once and for all. Today members from all sides of the House will vote on the future of this useless measure that has needlessly treated law-abiding hunters, farmers and sports shooters like criminals.
Farmers, ranchers, loggers, hunters, anglers, outfitters and trappers make up my riding of Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette. Hunting is a part of my culture and my way of life, as it is for many of my constituents. They are honest country people who work hard and play by the rules. That is why we find the long gun registry so offensive. The long gun registry is an attack on our way of life, pure and simple.
This is a good day for Canadians, as we will move an important step closer to truly standing up for law-abiding citizens. Our government is focused on measures that keep Canadians safe rather than measures that merely attempt to make them feel safe.
I call on all members of the House to listen to their constituents rather than their backroom party bosses and vote to scrap the long gun—
Firearms RegistryStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
The Speaker Conservative Andrew Scheer
The hon. member for Lac-Saint-Louis.
Brian RossStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Francis Scarpaleggia Liberal Lac-Saint-Louis, QC
Mr. Speaker, I would like to draw the attention of this House to the passing of a fellow elected representative, Brian Ross. Brian served the citizens of Beaconsfield in my riding of Lac-Saint-Louis as the counsellor for District 4. He was elected to city council in 2009. His election was a natural progression from his long-standing service as a well-known community volunteer.
In a municipal government, Brian focused on public safety as a way of maintaining and enhancing the enviable quality of life of his city. Brian was active in many of the organizations that served to tie the residents of Beaconsfield together as a community, including the Lakeshore Soccer Association, Beacon Hill Pool and Toastmasters.
Brian's passing was far too early. It deprived our community of a caring, civic-minded and enthusiastic public servant and his family and friends of an infectiously positive spirit.
Allow me to express our heartfelt condolences to Brian's wife Shirley, his daughters Michelle and Christine, his parents William and Joyce and his brothers Fraser, Greg and Michael.
Member for PapineauStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Robert Goguen Conservative Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, NB
Mr. Speaker, last week, the Liberal member for Papineau made a surprising statement. He said that he might think about wanting to make Quebec a country. This is shocking coming from someone who grew up hearing about the virtues of a united Canada. What can we expect from a member of a federalist party who is suddenly considering Quebec's separation from Canada?
For our government, there is no doubt. We are committed to making Canada a strong and united country in which Quebec has an important place. In order to do so, our Conservative government recognized Quebec as a nation within a united Canada, restored fiscal balance with the provinces and established a formal role for Quebec at UNESCO.
Mr. Speaker, while the member is looking for reasons for Quebec to separate from Canada, our government is ensuring that Canada remains a strong and united country.
New Democratic Party of CanadaStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Glenn Thibeault NDP Sudbury, ON
Mr. Speaker, the member for Sudbury loves this country unconditionally. The question is not whether New Democrats will defeat the Conservatives and form a government for all Canadians, because the question is ridiculous. Of course we will.
Will the member for Sudbury give up on his Canada because of that government? Of course he will not.
New Democrats from every region will never stop fighting to put Canadian families ahead of Conservative insiders. Enough of the same old tired debates, enough of the divisive politics of the past. As Jack Layton said, "Travaillons ensemble".
The member for Sudbury is proud to be part of a strong team that includes 58 New Democrats from Quebec, elected on a commitment to work together to build a stronger and more united country, to take on the out-of-touch government and defeat it in 2015. That is how we build the Canada of our dreams.
The member for Sudbury invites all those who love this country to join with New Democrats and make it happen.
Member for PapineauStatements By Members
February 15th, 2012 / 2:20 p.m.
Jim Hillyer Conservative Lethbridge, AB
Mr. Speaker, on Monday, the Liberal member for Papineau, Pierre Trudeau's pompous parliamentary prince, said something—
Member for PapineauStatements By Members
2:20 p.m.
Some hon. members
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Member for PapineauStatements By Members
2:20 p.m.
The Speaker Conservative Andrew Scheer
Order, please. Oral questions, the hon. Leader of the Opposition.
Government ProgramsOral questions
2:20 p.m.
Hull—Aylmer Québec
Nycole Turmel NDPLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives' plan to cut services to Canadians is not necessary and could do more harm than good. Do not take the NDP's word for it. This morning it is coming from two international ratings firms. Analysts with Moody's and Fitch are questioning the Conservatives' plan to cut services. It will hurt the economy, it will hurt services and it will hurt families.
If the Prime Minister wants to cut, he should cut the size of his cabinet instead of punishing Canadians.
Government ProgramsOral questions
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest Alberta
Stephen Harper ConservativePrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, the reductions the member talks about are considerably larger than what the government is actually contemplating. What we are looking at is a gradual reduction in the deficit, as we promised during the election campaign. This is the approach that has been praised by virtually every independent economic observer in Canada and around the world.
Government ProgramsOral questions
2:20 p.m.
Hull—Aylmer Québec
Nycole Turmel NDPLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, there is always a choice. The Prime Minister's choices are bad choices. The Prime Minister can hardly accuse Fitch and Moody's of being New Democrats. This is what they say:
...doing it [cutting] too rapidly has negative effects and can be counterproductive as revenues grow [more slowly]... It is a risk [to growth].
Why is the Prime Minister stubbornly ignoring this fact and foolishly proceeding with cuts in services to the public?


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The year was 1979, and the album, Gold Rush 79, a 2 LP set courtesy of the beloved compilation king K-tel, featuring an eclectic smorgasbord of hits from Peaches and Herb to Dr. Hook. Shaking my groove thing while knocking on wood, I became one with those albums, literally treating them like gold, perfecting record player needle moves, careful not to leave a single scratch. One song in particular stood out among others, and I played it nonstop like teens tend to do when music speaks to them—"Heart of Glass" by Blondie.
Lead singer Debbie Harry provided an edgy punk rock style I'd never witnessed before, and I couldn't get enough . . . I owned all of her records, watched appearances on Bandstand, and simulated dance moves in homage to those hits—my generation's anthems. With a mixed attitude of strength and indifference, Harry inspired girls everywhere to own it. She was the 80s teen's version of Lady Gaga. And as I experimented with parachute pants, punk hair, eyeliner, cropped tops, baggy jeans, and leg warmers, Blondie did the same, creating music with forceful lyrics, romantic tensions, and funky pops of hip hop and rap, including a Brooklyn shout-out to Fab 5 Freddy, introducing us all to a whole new world of music.
Today Debbie Harry remains relevant. Featured in French Vogue, Interviewed by Lady Gaga in Harper's Bazaar, and working on the Occupy This Album collaboration with other celebrated artists, Harry doesn't miss a beat capturing the spotlight. A sixty-something female icon, who looks every bit of 45, Harry still pushes fashion to the limit, inspiring new generations of women, as well as reminding her original groupies, like me, to embrace age and womanhood with confidence, determination, and a little bit of kick-ass attitude.
She continues performing and creating new music with Blondie's latest album, Panic of Girls, released in September 2011. "Wipe off My Sweat" and "Love Doesn't Frighten Me" speak to me and have become new favorites. As I listen to Panic I can't help but notice how Harry reinvents herself, a musical chameleon—mastered by a select few artists—holding true to her original voice, not shying away from experimenting with new sounds, but avoiding that all too familiar plea from retro artists to gain new followers or speak to a new generation . . . Harry is simply making great music with longtime friends and keeping it real, Blondie style. And I wouldn't expect anything less.
Harry joins another longtime friend and artist, Roy Nathanson, and his students, The Institute for Collaborative Education (ICE) High School Band, on stage at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square on Thursday, February 2nd. Led by a teacher who is a celebrated saxophonist, a founding member of the Jazz Passengers, an actor, and poet, ICE strives each year to maintain their incredible and one of a kind music program. Thursday night's event benefits ICE and its extracurricular programs. Your ticket purchase is a tax-deductible contribution. For ticket information, visit the ICE PTA blog. You can connect with Debbie Harry and Blondie on Facebook and Twitter.


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I was wondering how long it takes everyone to actually eat their bentos?
I'm excited about trying bentos, but I'm afraid I wont have time to enjoy all my hard work. Right now I take about a 10-15 minute lunch, but I'm only eating a granola bar.
Thanks for your input. :)
......and it was delicious!
Bento or not, 10-15 minutes doesn't seem to me to be a healthy amount of time to eat a meal. But to answer your question, I usually set aside at least 20-30 minutes for a small lunch.
I usually eat lunch during my office hours after teaching both of my world lit classes. I have a total of 1.5 hours in my office, but I spend about 20-30 minutes on lunch.
I spend about 15-20 minutes eating; not the healthiest timing (ideally I'd have 30 minutes) but my portion sizes are small. And most of them take less than that to knock together, so I think it's time well spent. :)
For me it depends on the bento. Back at the beginning of the challenge, I was making too much food, and there were two days where I had both lunch and dinner from the one bento. Now I'm making them smaller, and balancing the carbs better, and I find I can take around 30 minutes, or as little as 15 if I'm starving & I chow down in earnest.
I take about 20 minutes... if I don't go to the staff lounge to eat with friends, I spend that time reading blogs and surfing the web. On the one hand I think its good for your mind to take a proper (lunch) break from your work even when you don't physically leave your desk, but also surfing the web at lunch stops me from doing it during the time I should be working! :)
Sometimes I find I am hungry for only half my bento at lunch, so I eat the other half around 3:30-4pm, as an energy boost in that afternoon slump time.
Maybe this would be a better system for you if you only take 15 minutes at lunch?
Sometimes I eat my bento lunch watching some video. So I may know how long it takes: about 12 minutes!
About 20min, not the healthiest, but my lunch break is pretty short (30 min now, although it used to be only 20min, so I guess this is pretty good)
"A common way to tell if it is well cooked is to throw the sausage onto a hard surface; if it bounces, the sausage is good."
It depends on whether or not not I've had breakfast! If no breakfast it won't last past 10:00am.
I started making a conscious effort to eat slower and chew more, it really does help prevent over eating. So now it takes me about 20-30 minutes to eat and I feel much more satisfied than I have in years past after eating a meal when I did not really pay attention. And as a bonus I get more time to savor the food and actually enjoy all the subtle flavors in my bentos (and other meals).
Well, one little tip if eating slower is your goal. Even if you are super-proficient at using chopsticks, it seems hard to eat as fast, at least that's my experience ;-)
I ate my bento of today using choppsticks, I'm not shure about how long it took, but it was slower than usual.
And a good opertunity to practice!
Even better than that, try eating with just ONE chopstick.. that'll slow you down.
I usually only get a 15 minute break at my job, so I just make smaller "meals." I guess what I eat are more like snack bentos, so I don't have to rush a whole lot. I still usually take up the entire 15 minutes.
For me it can take about 20mins. But since I am focusing on weight loss with my bentos, I've made an effort to slow down a lot and try to really take my time eating so that my stomach feels full after I am done.
I have a blog about life and bento making in Boston: www.smalerie.com
my lunch mate and I eat together most days. It takes me about 20-25 minutes to eat after heating and finding a seat in our cafeteria. We walk afterwards most days.
Hey on this topic I recently read (I don't remember where, sorry) that the stomach creates a substance that 'tells' the brain that it's full. That information usually takes like 15 min to reach the brain, so if you are trying to lose wheigh, eating slowly will actually make you reduce the amount of food :)
But I'm not a doctor so we'll probably need some research on this topic ^^
My bento blog: http://justbento.com/blog/1305
My art blog: http://jizaacaso.deviantart.com
I think you're thinking of ghrelin, which tells your brain you are hungry; levels of it slowly decrease after you've eaten. Leptin tells it you are full, but it is produced in your fat cells. And yes, eating slowly is a good idea if you want to lose weight. And if you want to avoid indigestion!
The woman at work who teaches metabolism also tells me that exercise is an appetite suppressant, but I have to say that the one time I tried going to the gym just before lunch I ate about twice as much as I would usually have.
I do try to go for a walk before I eat my lunch though, it postpones eating, therefore postponing the next time I'm hungry, and when you exercise before food you are burning fat rather than blood glucose and liver glycogen. There is some evidence that indicates exercising before food does good things to insulin resistance too (again according to the woman who teaches metabolism; it's so long since I learned that stuff only bits remain in my brain and I don't keep up with the literature very well). Severe insulin resistance is otherwise known as type II diabetes.
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I've been to the gym several times before dinner (i did aerobics) and then i ate like twice my usual intake. But i did get thinner so i guess it should work anyway o_o
As much as I might intend to utilize my actual lunch hour to eat my bento, I end up grazing on it over the course of two hours or so!
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I think I'm in trouble...today's bento (670ml container) took me no more than 10 minutes and the frightening thing is that while eating it I was sure I was chewing slowly!!!
I think the trick is to eat while you talk to someone! ;)
I think the trick is to eat while you talk to someone! ;)
I certainly agree with this.
I tend to share my bento time whilst talking with someone else and so far I find it normally takes us about 30 to 45 minutes to while away the time whilst we eat and savour the food.
Enjoying good food is wonderful, but enjoying it with someone else is so much better :)
Enjoying good food is wonderful, but enjoying it with someone else is so much better :)
Totally. Eating alone is so boring!
That's very true! the Italians say it is unhealthy to eat alone, and it's mostly true. for one, your eating slower because you are also engaged in a conversation. Two you will actually eat less! whether it is from social pressure not to look like a glutton, the fact you can sense when you're getting full because you're eating slower, or you're not as unhappy. I don't know about anybody else out there, but I am what they call an emotional eater :x so when my mood is lighter, I eat lighter! and friends always lighten my mood!
Jepp! That works. Today I ate not alone but together with a friend. It took over half an hour to finish my bento. Get you someone to talk with while eating and you will eat slower
Forever! I eat at my desk while reading news and blogs. I'm usually a slow eater, so I would say probably 30 mins for a standard 600-700ml bento. As people have pointed out, the good thing about this is that halfway through lunch, my body starts registering that it's filling up, so I'm not tempted to grab something else immediately after finishing lunch.
I have a 30 minute school lunch block, but I usually eat in 20 minutes....
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Well I really don't know, but I do think I do eat more slowly when I use chopsticks instead of a fork.
I probably eat mine way too fast--I'm hungry after having spent time carefully preparing and arranging it! Disappears within a few minutes, which is a bit curious since I am usually a very slow eater and the last one at the table to finish a meal. *shrugs*
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Hmm I guess ~20-30 minutes while browsing the web. I tend to be a slow eater though not very slow. My normal bento is 900mL. I have 30 minutes for lunch(15 minutes per 4 hours of work time) and any extra 4 hours bring an additional 15 minutes(I love worker rights).
Anyway really depends on a lot. As in does anyone come to bug me while I'm eating(I hate that can't you see I'm eating... I'll listen to your mindless ramblings after I'm done). I tend to enjoy my food and I prefer eating alone in peace and quiet. Even the few times I went out to lunch with coleagues I tended to just smile/nod a lot while eating lunch.
I guess I'm not very sociable, though as our saying goes - Pes hoče pri jedi mir - Dog want's peace and quiet while eating - so if an animal likes that why not the bigger animal that is human ;)
Anyway mindless rumbling off...
I have to be an oddity... in the morning, it only takes me about 5-10 minutes to woof down my food, as at job #1 I only get one ten minute break for up to a six hour shift. At the other job, I'll nibble over the length of my 4 hour shift. On the other hand, I think I might be packing bentos that are far too small... *eats 2-3 bentos a day, yay two jobs*
It usually takes me between 45-60 minutes. But rarely am I just eating... there's either conversations going on, homework, or reading.
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- The report finds that financial development and free trade are critical for riding out the crisis; while improvements to infrastructure, health & education and governance remain the medium-term keys to increased competitiveness
- The report contains detailed competitiveness and investment profiles for many African countries
Cape Town, South Africa, June 10, 2009 – African businesses can become far more competitive, but African governments and their international partners will need to improve access to finance, resist pressure to erect trade barriers, upgrade infrastructure, improve healthcare and educational systems and strengthen institutions.
The conclusions, released today at the launch of a major new report, The Africa Competitiveness Report 2009, reflect research efforts of three institutions – the World Economic Forum, the African Development Bank and the World Bank. Limited access to financial services remains a major obstacle for African enterprises, but underdeveloped infrastructure, limited healthcare and educational services, and poor institutional frameworks also make African countries less competitive in the global marketplace. The report also points to a number of success stories in the region that highlight steps countries can take to improve the business environment.
The jointly produced report was released ahead of the World Economic Forum on Africa, taking place from 10 to 12 June in Cape Town, South Africa. It is the second report on the region's business environment to leverage knowledge and expertise within the three organizations. The report also presents an integrated vision of the policy challenges African nations face as they build a foundation for sustainable growth and prosperity.
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- Increasing access to finance through market-enabling policies. Africa's financial systems have been deepening and broadening in recent years, but the current global crisis threatens to reverse this trend and undermine recent progress. It is now even more important to upgrade the necessary frameworks for sound, efficient and inclusive financial systems.
- Keeping markets open to trade. Protectionist forces are emerging in response to the global economic crisis. Yet, such measures will further reduce demand and restrict growth. Africa's leaders must resist domestic political pressures to erect trade barriers that would make the region's recovery even more difficult.
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- Infrastructure remains one of the top constraints to businesses in Africa. Energy and transportation are among the main bottlenecks to productivity growth and competitiveness in Africa. Investment in upgrading infrastructure would both place Africa on a higher growth trajectory as well as serve as a fiscal stimulus at a critical time.
- Inefficient basic education and healthcare systems constrain Africa's productive potential. This is perhaps the most urgent area in need of attention. Unless educational and healthcare systems are upgraded in Africa, firms will continue to be constrained in their move up the value chain, and economic development will be hindered.
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An article in today's Banner-Graphic previews next week's (Thursday, February 16) opening of the exhibit, which "includes a timeline of student life and campus changes over the course of the university's 175-year history. It also features a replica of The Boulder, a longtime campus landmark; the University's first newspaper, artifacts from the original campus building (known as The Edifice, and later, West College), old senior cords, stories of legendary DePauw students and professors and much more."
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His first professional surprise came on draft night. After starting at third base in 63 of his 66 games for the College World Series-bound Arkansas Razorbacks in 2012, the Mets announced that they would play him at a shortstop. In fact, the Mets see him playing multiple positions in the future.
These are his responses from an interview he and I did early this month. I added some comments in italics for background.
On his Move Back to Short as a Professional
On I actually worked out at short this past fall, there was a chance for me to play. The coaches decided it was best for me to stay at third - it was best for the team. Short is just moving back home for me. I played there my whole life. I never really played third until I got to Arkansas. I'm very comfortable at short. It feels good to play there.
How he ended up at thirdbase for ArkansasMy freshman year ['09-10], I came in as a shortstop. I started opening day for 'em. I ended up just struggling a little bit. Came back and started to play pretty well and came down with an injury, in my shins. The doctor told me to shut it down for the rest of the year. Came back in the fall, and the coaches told me that we needed a thirdbaseman. I was willing to do that for the team and ended up finding a home there at third and loved playing there everyday.
Arkansas needed a new third baseman after Zack Cox was selected 25th overall in the 2010 draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. Cox hit .429/.505/.609 in his junior season in 2010 and is now hitting .254/.294/.421 in 84 games for AAA Memphis in the Pacific Coast League.
Freshman year struggles It was more me not being ready for what I got myself into. The SEC is very competitive ... and you're facing good pitching every weekend. I may not have been completely ready for it. The next two years, I was prepared and ready to go.
Reynolds hit .203/.282/.297 with three doubles and a homerun in 64 AB over 24 games as a freshman.
On what changed Sophomore Year and then Junior YearJust maturity. I grew up in a year. Saw a lot more better pitching in summer ball. The coaches helped prepare me a lot better. There were a few mechanical things in my swing that weren't allowing me to be the best that I could. In the fall, I worked with our hitting coach, Butch Butler, and we fine-tuned those things. It's worked out ever since.
I added in a leg lift that helped with my timing and it really helped shorten up my swing. My first two years, I had a little of a long swing, and that summer, I started working on it, tried to shorten it up. ... Last year, summer 2011, when I was playing with the Whiting Red Sox on the Cape and Team USA, the coaches really helped me out shortening up my swing. Then, I came back in the fall and added in the leg lift and everything's been rolling since then.
Why a leg lift keeps his hand path shortThe leg lift keeps my hands and hips in unison. When I just had a normal stride, my hips would leave early, and that would leave my hands behind and it would be long through the zone and it wouldn't be as quick as I could be. Putting in that leg lift just makes 'em work better together and enhances the power numbers a little bit. And it's a good thing.
When I was just normally striding, I would kinda push forward, and my hips would leak early and I would have no power. I would just be a singles hitter. Now that I've done that, you can really see that the power numbers have increased. It was a great addition to my swing. I have to give a lot of credit to my hitting coach at Arkansas, Coach Butler for seeing that that was probably the best thing for me.
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In 2010, Casual Male approached Acquity Group to develop a digital presence that would mirror the physical store concept of the new Destination XL brand.
The Destination XL solution would need to provide multiple ways for customers to understand the product assortment (over 15,000 styles) and allow them to quickly locate product options based on a variety of criteria, easily identify their favorite Casual Male products and seamlessly shop with one cart across the website.
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Creating the new DesintationXL.com would require Acquity Group to aggregate the breadth of product lines from five distinct brands into a new, multichannel digital identity, with retail store brand elements still in-process.
Drive the development of a single, coherent overall visual style for Destination XL, representing distinct product markets and independent business units, each with its own unique brand.
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