ALWAYS ON
Strawberry Iced Latte
“Do you remember the Shire, Mr. Frodo? It'll be spring soon. And the orchards will be in blossom. And the birds will be nesting in the hazel thicket. And they'll be sowing the summer barley in the lower fields... and eating the first of the strawberries with cream. Do you remember the taste of strawberries?” — Sam Gamgee (J.R.R. Tolkien (from 'The Return of the King' 1955)
Outdoor Events
Today at 15:00 UTC explore best practice literature for outdoor events in cross-cutting fashion; refreshing our understanding about how we make such events in academic settings safe, sustainable and successful. Owing to the long Memorial Day Holiday starting today we will also cover the topic during next week's Open Agenda Colloquium.
Open Air Audio
Hosting open-air celebrations such as graduations and cultural events requires sensitivity to audio standards that ensure high-quality sound and audience safety. Today we examine the standards covering sound system design, noise control, loudness levels, equipment specifications, weather and local environmental considerations.
Quadrivium: Spring
Educational settlements should be magical places. The stack informing the beauty of these "cities-within-cities" changes 100 to 1000 times per day globally. Titles are time-sensitive, copyright protected and land in public law. We monitor the action continuously to formulate response to public consultations. Topics appear on our CALENDAR and explored every day at 15:00 UTC. Recommend refresh of this web page once or twice to see timeliest information.
ICC 300 Bleachers, Folding Seating, Grandstands
Sporting event spectators are an essential part of any game. We track leading practice discovery and promulgation for infrastructure that makes these events safe and sustainable for players and spectators.
Readings: The “30-30” Rule for Outdoor Athletic Events Lightning Hazard
Rule of Thumb for lightning safety: Go indoors if, after seeing lightning, you cannot count to 30 before hearing thunder. Stay indoors 30 minutes after hearing the last clap of thunder.
Current Issues & Recent Research
Today at the usual hour we summarize the highlights of events and decisions made at the I&CPS Conference in Lexington, Kentucky last week. We always schedule it the week ahead of Mother's Day; our 62nd year.
May Ball
The origins of May Balls can be traced back to the pagan festival of May Day which celebrates the arrival of spring and renewed fertility cycles. They have since have evolved into sophisticated and formal events, known for their extravagant entertainment, gourmet food, and elegant atmosphere.