The role of sports in the COVID-19 outbreak is a discussion point, especially as all our sports competitions have been called off, including PA High School Swimming meet on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Plus, the USA Swimming's executive director has asked for a delay for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But, the games have not yet been called off nor delayed.
Photo from Mark Rauterkus in Philippine Inquirer from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, a sports venue in Bangkok, Thailand
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Of course, that night is a fun memory, as was the entire trip. See buttons for the links to more photos.
We went to the stadium with our Pittsburgh friend, James, and our traveling companions who were Pitt grad students.
Boxer in the red corner. He stands in a big tray. Notice the spit funnel. Lots of praying occurs before, during and after the bouts -- all for good reason. And, many of the fighters are of small stature in height and weight -- but not in speed and power.
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium
Touring some historical sights.
If you can name them and give a clue as to personality and significance, tell all in the comments section below.
Street food. Name it?
More food, but for an offering.
Shedding a light on things.
When will politicians learn and avoid their over-reaching?
PA law-maker wants to outlaw flavored vape products. Humm. We're finally getting weed legalized because the "war on drugs" was so wrong on so many levels. Golly.
Don't vape. Don't do drugs. And by all means, don't make new laws that outlaw bad behaviors. Just say "NO" to over-reaching laws and politicians.
Interview comes in two parts. The middle commercials were removed due to YouTube issues with the pop music.
Hail To Pitt!
Catherine Palmer, Ph.D., at AAA meeting in Columbus, Ohio, at the General Assembly
The text of the address at the general assembly is posted on an audiology blog.
Pitt people at the Pitt social at the AAA Conference
Have you seen the fun book, Eat Like an Audiologist? Catherine has a bite in that collection.
This award will support our efforts of "playing well with others" at community swim pools. SKWIM USA, a nonprofit that helps to promote swimming, fitness, sportsmanship and game-play get the funding to obtain equipment and host Aquatic Jamboree events this summer in Pittsburgh.
With the spending of other people's money come a big splash of responsibility. So, I'm interested in connecting now to prepare to engage with you, your families, your friends neighbors, organizations and even business contacts.
All ages and all swim abilities are welcome as we play SKWIM at Aquatic Jamborees, but we need to rally more political will to participate and venture out of our comfort zones -- for the sake of fun and fitness.
Can we get your team down to the Northside or Hill District to compete? Or, can we bring our game and perhaps a squad to your summer pool?
Chime in via Mark@SKWIMusa.org
http://www.sunnyhill.org/events/coa-coffee-house-2/
The coffee-house proceeds benefit their youth-group trip.
Her performance from New Hampshire graced a stage that once featured Mark Twain. (Watch, 12-minutes.)
If you are in that vicinity, or a coach any sport and want to better engage with those with hearing issues, check out the ebook, Time Out! I Didn't Hear You.
More at https://Time.CLOH.org
Hope to see or hear from you soon.
