At sports venues designed to maximize crowd atmosphere, beware of hearing loss. The roar of the crowd is a major part of the excitement of attending a sporting event. A noisy, engaged crowd makes for a better experience for fans, and is often credited with helping the players on the field, too. “The players love […]
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Backyard Hockey A Bellwether For Climate Change
Volunteers track shifts in temperature with their homemade rinks. Outdoor hockey games on suburban backyard rinks are an iconic part of the culture in Canada. Wayne Gretzky famously learned his trade on a homemade rink his father created every winter, and until recently the image of children skating on a frozen pond was featured on […]