I need things to be kept as simply as possible. And I am not ashamed of it. In my dealings with the world of nutrition this often becomes a problem for me. As Beth Mansfield, one of Canada’s leading sports dietitians, has been known to quip: “Nutrition is not rocket science… it’s much more […]
Archives for June 2013
What is it that Professional Garage Designers Do?
If you’ve ever undertaken a large renovation job in your home, such as the kitchen, bathroom or basement, it’s likely you’ve hired a professional to do the job. Usually only the die-hard do-it-yourselfer with a lot of experience will tackle that type of project. But when it comes to the garage, many people think a few tools and a trip to the big-box store to pick up some simple shelving, cabinets and maybe an epoxy floor coating will do. There’s nothing wrong with what they sell there, but the problem is it’s likely not going to stand up to the test of time and use.
Why Hitting Should Be Banned in Hockey
Open ice body checking should be banned from hockey. And I’m not talking just about kids’ hockey – like Hockey Alberta recently did in the Pee-Wee division (ages 11-12). Good job Hockey Alberta! What I am saying is that hitting should be banned from all hockey from novice to the NHL. Of course this […]
What is it that Professional Garage Designers Do?
If you’ve ever undertaken a large renovation job in your home, such as the kitchen, bathroom or basement, it’s likely you’ve hired a professional to do the job. Usually only the die-hard do-it-yourselfer with a lot of experience will tackle that type of project. But when it comes to the garage, many people think a […]
Why Hitting Should Be Banned in Hockey
I think open ice bodychecking should be banned from all hockey from novice to the NHL. I just can’t find justification to keep hitting or body checking in hockey. Physicality adds a unique and appealing dimension to the sport however it doesn’t provide enough positives to outweigh the negatives, specifically concussions, injuries to human brains. Banning the body check makes sense for the health of the players as much as the sport of hockey.