Entries Posted in December, 2007
December 29th, 2007
Mammoth season once again
For those who don’t know, we are big fans of professional indoor lacrosse. We have seats that are three rows up behind the Mammoth bench, and really have a great time at the games.
And, here it is again, the start of another season… although for a while the league and players couldn’t agree on some things, so they weren’t sure that there was going to be a season.
But they got it figured out, and so we’re very excited to have been able to atend the first Mammoth game of the season!
There are a few changes to the 2008 Colorado Mammoth. Unfortunately, Gary Gait is no longer head coach. Two very familiar players have also left the team: Stilly (77) and “ManCub” (22). But that doesn’t mean that the Mammoth don’t still put on an exciting show.
At the end of the first half of the season opener, the Mammoth were down 2-5 against the Calgary RoughNecks.
But they came back to win it 10-9.
It was an incredible game, with some crazy moments. (Brian Langtry may be looking into better personal protection (the guy who hit him was ejected from the game for intentionally whacking him between the legs with his stick), and the RoughNeck’s goalie got knocked out when he was hit in the head by a ball.)
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December 29th, 2007
Amazing Swing Dance Routine by 23 Skidoo
Jonathan and I were actually at the Mercury Cafe the night 23 Skidoo performed this dance. (In fact, the guy in the white shirt a little to the left with his back to the camera – that’s Jonathan.) This recording is of their practice before the largest swing dance competition in the world. They competed and WON with this routine. Check it out; it’s amazing how fast they move!
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December 25th, 2007
Merry Christmas – Warm and Toasted
We want to wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday, and for our friends who don’t celebrate Christmas, enjoy a wonderful day away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life!
Oh, and we wanted to share one of our favorite holiday recipes with you too.
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December 10th, 2007
Sleep – That’s Where I’m a Viking!
Carrie and I have this little joke from a Simpson’s episode.
Ralph… Mrs. Cra-Bappel?
Ms. Cra-bappel… Yes Raplh
Ralph… I stuck my pencil in my ear and the lead tip broke off so now I can’t write.
Ms. Cra-bappel… That’s nice Raplh. Why don’t you take a nap.
Ralph… Sleep! That’s where I’m a Viking!
Peculiar facts about shut-eye.
By PsychologyToday.com
What really happens when your head hits the pillow? Sure, sleep fulfills some very basic needs–like maintaining your physical and mental health, not to mention preparing you for those crucial daytime hours. But a lot more happens after the lights go out. Did you know that sleep affects your memory, your heart, and even the health of your teeth? Here, we unveil some of sleep’s strangest facts.
Flexing Memory
From a special vacation to a holiday gathering, long-term memories are predominantly formed during sleep when the brain replays recent experiences. But how do you remember what happens when? According to researchers at the University of Lubeck in Germany, shut-eye not only strengthens a memory’s content but also the sequence in which they are experienced. Students were presented sets of words in a particular order. One group of these students was allowed to sleep and another was not. Those who were allowed to sleep could more often recall the order of words than those who were not allowed to sleep.
Sleep to a Better Beat
A good night’s sleep is essential for a healthy ticker. Lack of sleep can lead to hypertension, a condition in which blood pressure is chronically elevated. Of course, with it comes a higher risk of heart attack or stroke. Even normal, healthy people, who are persistently deprived of proper sleep, suffer increased risk of hypertension, say researchers at the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Ongoing sleep deprivation can set up chemical and hormonal changes in the body, including the release of stress hormones like adrenaline.
Snooze and Smile
Tossing and turning can affect your smile. A Journal of Periodontology study shows that the amount of sleep you get can significantly affect your teeth. While smoking negatively impacted oral health the most, hours of sleep closely followed. The study tracked 219 Japanese factory workers from 1999 through 2003. Participants who slept seven to eight hours a night had less periodontal disease than those who slept six hours or less a night. Researchers speculate that sleep shortage impairs the body’s immune system, something that can lead to bad teeth.
Sleep to Your Own Rhythm
If you find yourself awake and energetic late at night, you may have a genetic mutation. The altered gene may explain why some people prefer late nights. This gene affects the body’s circadian cycle-the clock that keeps our metabolism, digestion, and sleep patterns in sync. Researchers discovered abnormally long circadian rhythms in some mice-lasting about 27 hours instead of the normal cycle of 24 hours. These mice had the mutated gene. Also, night owls who compensate by staying in bed longer still experience more insomnia than the rest of us. Also, night owls report feeling less in control of their sleep, which may also fuel insomnia.
Getting by with Less
Some people can survive on very little sleep, while others require many hours to function normally. If you still perform relatively well when sleep deprived, the reason could be your genes. In one study from the University of Surrey, some people struggled to stay awake after two days of no sleep while others had no problem whatsoever. The researchers looked into this further and gave the participants the opportunity to sleep normally; they found that some participants spend more time in slow-wave sleep, the deepest form of shut-eye. And for them carrying a sleep debt makes it that much harder to stay alert and function.
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December 7th, 2007
Time for Crazy Christmas Lights
It’s Christmas season, and you know what that means?
It’s time for crazy Christmas “lights” season.
Even if you’ve already seen this, it’s still a nice welcome into the time of year which is known to some as the festival of lights.
Enjoy!
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