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Vol.29 No.2, April 1997
Throughout the history of computer use, the interface metaphor has been employed to make computers easier for humans to use. Even the earliest command line interfaces used metaphor. Files and directories were created, deleted, moved, and copied as if they were actual physical objects. With direct-manipulation graphic interfaces, the metaphors become much more obvious and more thought is put into choosing one. In the Macintosh desktop, users select, grab, and drag files and folders on the screen as if they were manipulating actual objects.
But metaphor alone is not enough for effective interface design. There has been much written and taught about choosing and designing the best metaphor for a given job, but for maximized ease of use, no metaphor is sufficient. We need to go beyond metaphor, sometimes even abandoning it, to make our computer systems truly easy to use.
When designing a system, designers develop a conceptual model of it, called the "design model". The development of this model is based on a particular set of users, a particular context of use. It includes things like what features perform what tasks, the navigational structure of the system, and how the parts of the system relate to one another.
As a person uses the system, they form a "user model"; they develop their own concept of what the system's structure is and how it works, based on their experience with the system. Sometimes the user model is an accurate model of the system, sometimes it is not. The designers' goal is to communicate the design model to the user. Their only means of communication, though, is the system image itself. If a system is successfully designed, then the user model will be equivalent to the design model [8].
Figure 1: Communication of the Design Model
Obviously, this communication is critical. It occurs as the user experiences a system's look and feel its metaphor. It is important to realize that the user forms a user model whether or not the designers have made a conscious effort to communicate the design model to them. So there must be an intentional effort made to create and communicate a design model, otherwise we cannot expect users to understand and use a designed system effectively.
Metaphor, as the term is used in interface design, has only a little in common with metaphor in literature. Metaphor in literature is "an implied comparison between two things of unlike nature that yet have something in common" [3]. Both things are known, and the power of metaphor is in an unlikely or surprising pairing. With the pairing, the author tells us something surprising about what we thought we already knew. In a computer interface, one of those things is new and unknown. The power of the metaphor is in making a new system look and act like a known system. Interface metaphors provide the user with a user model directly.
Physical objects, solely by their appearance and physical properties, afford a particular set of functions; a long straight stick has a number of potential uses poking at soft ground, support on rugged terrain, knocking fruit from a branch. On the other hand, screen displays have no inherent functions, and program functionalities have no inherent appearance. For example, an abstract function may need to be invoked by having the user click the mouse pointer in a particular location. The clickable spot can be indicated by a group of colored pixels or by a highly rendered image of a lifelike button. In the latter case, we use a metaphor of a physical button, which has a function and appearance that users are familiar with already; when we apply a metaphor we apply its function and appearance to the screen [4].
Linking a model of a known system and its functions to an unknown program via metaphor allows the user to apply what they know about the one system to the new one. This link applies the user model of the known system to that of the unknown system. Users then make certain assumptions about the new system. For example, they can assume that Macintosh Finder folders can be opened and that objects (files and other folders) can be placed inside of them or removed from them.
Metaphor is a flawed means of communication. Lakoff and Johnson [7] write that metaphor not only emphasizes similarities between two things, but also hides non-similarities. We tend to speak and think of argument as war: we defend our point of view against our opponent's attacks, and form strategies of our own in order to win the argument. But in thinking of argument in this way, we miss out on the aspects that are not like war: it could be a collaborative sharing of ideas benefiting both participants.
So the choice of metaphor has a lot to do with the way we think about things. Computer-based systems are very different from physical systems. So modeling one after a physical analog is bound to bring up inconsistencies and inadequacies. There is not a one-to-one mapping between the system and its real-world analog. The metaphor implies at the same time too much and too little about the system.
Interface metaphor implies that the system has certain attributes that it actually does not. For example, we tend to think of electronic mail as a sealed, private message that will be read only by its recipient, like the mail we send via the postal system. Yet there are no laws protecting email in the same way as physical mail. In fact, it is easy, and not uncommon, for companies to archive and monitor their employees' email. Only very few companies have taken steps to declare personal email a private correspondence between two people. The postal metaphor implies that email has the quality of privacy that it actually does not.
Certain screen elements might cause confusion as well. We see many examples of things that look like buttons, but really are not. Some Web browsers allow text segments to be freely colored, which confuses people since a colored bit of text normally signifies a hyperlink. The Really Big Button That Doesn't Do Anything (http://www.wam.umd.edu/~twoflowr/button.htm) is a wonderful example of a false button. It does absolutely nothing except invite people to press it and submit comments on their non-experience.
Figure 2: The Really Big Button
Metaphor also hides certain existing features of the system. There is nothing in the Macintosh desktop metaphor to imply, for example, that double-clicking on an icon will open the document, that pressing command-option-escape will force the current program to quit, that holding the option key down while switching applications will hide the one you're leaving. The list goes on and on. It is these hidden features that keep manual-writers, "tips" columnists, and user groups in business. It is the knowledge of these features that mark the difference between newbies and oldbies. The model we get from the metaphor limits the way we think about and use the system, until we learn the "secrets". In other words, the system's features, as useful and necessary as they may be, don't fit within the bounds of the metaphor.
This comes about since computers are capable of so much more than anything in the physical world we can draw an analogy to. We often use computers precisely because they let us do things easily, thoroughly, and quickly that are not possible in the physical world. We get frustrated when our computers begin to act in the inefficient ways that characterize our physical world. Traveling the islands of the game Myst becomes tedious as our virtual travel takes nearly as long as it might in real life. Calculators and CD players often have interfaces that look a little too much like their physical counterparts. Some on-screen calculators go so far as to include an "alt" key for alternative functions, thus making it as hard to use as a real calculator.
It is the "magic" of the interface that allows us to quickly and completely erase marks from our Photoshop document, get information from a database on the other side of the world, and put movies into textbooks. The computer frees us to do tasks impossible in the physical world. A real-world metaphor, though, supplies us with only a "real world" user model.
These two problems combined can imply that there is a particular way of performing tasks. We may be likely to want to use the habits we've developed to work with the metaphoric system while working on the new system. A friend-of-a-friend, new to computers, repeatedly hit the delete key to move back to previous sentences in a word processor. It didn't occur to them to set the cursor to the desired place using the mouse, or to select a range of text for deletion with the mouse. They continued to use the computer as they had always used a typewriter. Similarly, we might drag a disk to the trashcan for the first time with some hesitation, since putting things in the trash is the way that we get rid of them in our physical world. By working with a system that looks like something we're so familiar with, we apply our old habits to the new system.
Figure 3: The Over-Literal Calculator
James Gibson [6] coined the term affordances to refer to the properties of an environment that allow creatures to function in that environment. He defines affordance as "a specific combination of the properties of [a thing's] substance and its surfaces taken with reference to an animal". For example, if a surface is large enough, solid enough, level enough, and smooth enough, all relative to a particular creature, it affords "walk-on-ability". If another surface is solid, level, and smooth enough, and is situated at knee-height to an upright biped, it affords "sit-on-ability". At the same time, though, it affords "bump-into-ability" and "crawl-under-ability".
When designing objects cups, homes, cars, etc. affordances must be carefully considered as the properties of the object are created [8]. The cup handle must fit the hand, its rim must fit the lip, its weight and balance must feel right. Affordances become the means of communicating the design model to the user. For example, a handle on a door affords grasping and pulling. A flat plate on a door affords pushing. When affordances are designed improperly or ignored altogether, then the object communicates the wrong messages to its users; people push on doors that they should pull.
Computer interfaces are designed objects as well, so their affordances must also be carefully designed [5]. Since our physical interactions with most computer systems are limited (a flat visual display, a mouse sliding over a table-top, a mouse button or two to press, and a limited set of sounds), the design of interface affordances are even more important.
On-screen buttons afford clicking, but do not afford moving or modifying. Icons (files and folders) in the Macintosh Finder, if we recognize them as "things", afford clicking, dragging, and dropping. Scrolling text fields afford the reading of long texts, since they generally have a large text area and a scrollbar for navigation within the text [4].
Although affordances exist independently of their being perceived, if the communication with the user is to be successful, the affordance must be made apparent. It is much like Kenneth Burke's definition of form: an "arousing and fulfillment of desires" [2]. Affordances perceived arouse an expectation, a desire, in the user. Their resulting action must fulfill that desire, or frustration builds.
Figure 4: Example of the Book Metaphor
We can readily see the relationship between metaphor and affordance. When a metaphor is applied to a system, it gives the system a particular set of affordances. Metaphor is a container for a particular set of affordances. The book metaphor includes a set of affordances, including those for page-turning, reading text, bookmarking, and so on. The blank sheet of paper metaphor affords marking and erasing, and so on.
When we create an interface metaphor, we are, in essence, dumping the contents of the metaphor (its affordance set) onto the computer system. Some of those affordances fit nicely onto the system's feature set (else that metaphor would not have been chosen), others do not have a corresponding feature in the system, and some of the system's features are left affordance-less, invisible.
The set of affordances that ends up in an interface if we stop after choosing the metaphor includes wrong affordances those that imply nonexistent features and does not include those that need to be there to communicate other important features in the system. To make interfaces communicate exactly the appropriate model, we need to manipulate this set of affordances. The metaphor provides us a good starting place, but we need to remove the affordances for nonexistent features, and add affordances for features that exist, but don't fit into the metaphor.
The best, most successful, interfaces go beyond metaphor. Computer systems are, if not better, then at least much different than physical systems; they are systems where magic exists; they are systems that let us do things we can't do in the world of physical laws; they are systems that afford the impossible.
Photoshop's blank sheet of paper has layers that allow us to create and combine images effortlessly and without committing to our marks. That paper is also so easy to erase that we are free to mark at will, visually playing and exploring. The analogy to canvas and brush, paper and pen, and photographic paper are nearly gone. The Macintosh desktop has file-gobbling folders, scrolling windows and a metal trash can floating on it. It is not anything like the physical desktop I have. Books on CD-ROM include elements impossible to find in traditional books: a find feature, video and sound clips, links to other pages, and so on.
Metaphor is good as a stage of design, suggesting to us what features might be appropriate in the system or supplying us with a stepping-off point for the look and behavior of the interface. But we need to get beyond the metaphor, even allowing the system to grow to where it no longer resembles that original metaphor at all.
Affordances only have meaning when considered with respect to a particular group of users. The front door to your home affords passage to you and your family, but not to a giraffe. A grade school desk affords sitting to a child, but not to an adult. This article affords reading only to people who read English and have enough motivation to continue reading. Affordances must be designed with the user in mind.
The rhetorician Wayne Booth [1] emphasizes that a balance of audience, creator, and content must be maintained in designing a successful communication. The communication between an interface designer and a user through a designed system is no different. The user determines what material may be presented, and how it is to be presented. The creator is the voice used. The form of the content changes as voice and audience are defined. Consider the differences between teaching geography to children, teaching a new policy to employees, and teaching art students how to throw pots on the wheel.
Physical capabilities, cultural and social background, language, skill levels, work environment, education level, etc. must all be considered when choosing how to communicate the design model through affordances. Knowing the context of use for our system comes about through research prior to development, and usability testing throughout the process.
Although applying an interface metaphor can be an effective way to begin designing a system for ease of understanding and use, it is not the metaphor itself that makes a system successful. What makes a system successful is how well the design model is communicated to the user. This is accomplished through the interface's affordances, at a lower level than metaphor. Understanding affordances allows us to fine-tune interfaces by increasing or decreasing emphasis on perceptual cues for functions that do or do not exist.
While metaphor is a useful way of providing consistency and structure, and of providing an initial set of functions and affordances to work with, we need to be bold when it comes to breaking from the metaphor when necessary when the interface needs to perform in a manner inconsistent with the metaphor. It is there, in those instances when we escape from a metaphor that has become too restrictive, that innovative interfaces are born by careful manipulation of the system's affordances.
Realizing that affordances communicate the design model encourages designers to evaluate a system in terms of the functions it makes clear to its users. It allows designers to emphasize important functions and downplay unimportant or nonexistent ones, regardless of how those functions or appearances fit within a metaphor. Being aware of the limits of metaphor and how affordances communicate will make our interface designs clearer and more intuitive.
[1] Booth, Wayne. Now Don't Try to Reason with Me. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1970.
[2] Burke, K. "The Nature of Form." In Contemporary Rhetoric: A conceptual background with readings. Edited by R. Winterowd. NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1975.
[3] Corbett, E., Classical Rhetortic for the Modern Student. Oxford: Oxford University Press,1990.
[4] Gaver, William. "Oh What a Tangled Web We Weave: Metaphor and Mapping in Graphical Interfaces." In Proceedings of the CHI '95 Conference on Computer and Human Interaction. NY: ACM, 1995.
[5] Gaver, William. "Technological Affordances." In Proceedings of the CHI'91 Conference on Computer and Human Interaction. NY: ACM, 1991.
[6] Gibson, James J. The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1979.
[7] Lakoff, George and Mark Johnson. Metaphors We Live By. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1980.
[8] Norman, Donald A. The Psychology of Everyday Things. NY: Basic Books, 1988.
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I'm sick and tired
of this plastic existence
devoid of meaning
as walls collapse around me
and whores beckon me
to join them
in their merry parade
of Paris Hilton moments
I had a vision
of the city on fire
people in a flight of panic
concrete on fire
even though concrete doesn't burn
upside down
and inside out
the world keeps turning
and I keep yearning
for something more
than passing spectacles,
false dichotomies
and the choice
between one corporate puppet
or another
I had a a vision
of buildings collapsing
and people ducking for cover
the apocalypse -
enacted upon hallways of apathy
Art sucks. Poetry sucks. Everything is fucked. I suck. You suck. So if I am so anti-everything, why do I even bother "creating" anything? Well one has to do something with one's time. Welcome to my playground. I am the Dissident Poetician. Doing Poetician stuff is what i do. "Art is dead, don't consume its corpse" - graffiti in the streets of Paris, May 68. Long live the spirit of May 68. Piss in the fountain of dada.
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- dissident poetician
- i am the dissident poetician...i tear down fences with sardonic sardines and metaphysical cucumbers
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The Savill Garden is one of Britain's greatest ornamental gardens, a lovely place to visit. Even though the car park was full to the brim of cars, the garden seemed empty when walking around the 35 acres of contemporary and classically designed gardens and exotic woodland. It is very much […]Read More
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Marjorelle Garden in Marrakesh, Morocco
This garden was created by the French painter Jacques Majorelle in the 1920's and the the blue colour used throughout the garden has been patened… Marjorelle blue. Marjorelle also collected plants, and the resulting garden is extraordinary, water is a very important feature throughout, it has marble pools, banana trees, fab succulents, groves of bamboo, coconut […]Read More


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Let's take time out of our usual busy day to pay tribute to the twelve journalists that were killed today in Paris. A reminder that many men and women like us in their chosen profession of journalism often put their lives on the line for the sake of freedom of the press and freedom of expression. RIP to those at Charlie Hebdo Magazine. Je suis Charlie! Our thoughts and prayers are with you today.
A special message from our French Lifestyle Contributor, Sylvie Pierre Alexis: "Bonjour, Today is sad day for us…In 1789, French obtained freedom of expression and it was established as a fundamental right, but today 12 people lost their lives in order to continue to have that right. Be proud of your freedom and fight for it always."
Here is a special tribute to Charlie Hebdo cartoonists that Banksy shared on his Instagram account..It is very simple but beautiful! Je suis Charlie.


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Taylor Made BBQBranding & Web Design
Mouthwatering Marketing
Brand Creation | Photography | Business Cards | Brochures | Signage | Web Development
Taylor Made BBQ is a local business that just came to Mandan at the end of 2016. They offer amazing bbq and brisket and several mouthwatering sides. Their website is used to provide daily specials, deals, and events going on all in one easy, central location. Their website also features their full menu as well as some very tasty photos of the food they serve daily. Not only does Taylor Made BBQ serve bbq but sweet treats as well every morning until inventory runs out. These treats are homemade every day and just what every sweet tooth needs.


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What to do with a marketing blog when you don't work in marketing any more? To be honest I'm not sure, so Wallpapering Fog is going to take a sabbatical for a bit while I decide what to do with it.
Friday will be my last day at Mindshare. After ten years in various marketing analyst jobs (ish - there's been some fun side projects along the way too) I'm leaving to work for EMI. There'll be things to do that are marketing and things that aren't and to tell the truth, I'm not sure exactly what it will be yet, which is why I'm excited. And it's been too long since work has got me properly excited.
So no more Wallpapering Fog for now. If it turns out to still be useful, I'll start posting again. I can't start a music related blog as I don't know enough about it (yet)!
This has been a brilliant place to put thoughts in order and have a rant and I'd highly recommend blogging to anyone who works in marketing. Just don't put Google Analytics on your site if you've got the kind of obsessive personality that will eagerly track visitor numbers. It's evil. And slightly depressing. Blog for yourself and if other people read it, then that's a bonus.
Cheerio & thanks for reading,
Monday, 30 November 2009
A gap in the fog
Labels: Goodbye
3 comments:
- DuBose Cole said...
It was a good run mate and we'll miss you at the office. Without your blog for competition I don't think I'll be able to obsessively check Google Analytics for my traffic nearly as much....
- 30 November 2009 at 12:11
Best of luck! And thanks for all your great posts here too.
Just out of curiosity, are you off to EMI to save the music industry, or to do something more covert?
Hope you'll continue to visit and challenge those of us who're still addicted to the analytics numbers...
- 1 December 2009 at 05:29
- Neil C said...
Will still be visiting now and again...
I'm not off to save the music industry - they seem to be well on their way with that. I'm just going to see if I can help ;o)
- 2 December 2009 at 12:50
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Deep Realms was an incredibly good role playing game for Facebook – at least that's what I've heard. It earned a perfect score here on Gamezebo, made its way on to our list of the best Facebook games of 2011, and appeared on countless other best of the year lists too. So why haven't I played it myself? Because when I finally say down to dive into Deep Realms depths today, I discovered that the game is no longer available for play.
Less than a year after its debut, Playdom has quietly killed the game from Facebook. If you try to visit the page that previously housed it, you'll be presented with a message that reads as follows;
We regret to inform you that, the development of Deep Realms will no longer be continued. In order to innovate and develop the most addicting social games on the planet, the creators of Deep Realms will be focused on new challenges in order to bring even more exciting games to life. We value your loyalty and hope that you will enjoy these new games.
This isn't the first time that Playdom has decided to bring one of their offerings to a close. Social City and ESPNU College Town both went offline in December, and Market Street went offline only a few months before that. But being such a critical success, we can't help but wonder how it failed to gain the traction needed to stay alive.
The game's untimely demise wasn't meant to be a secret, either, as players were notified of the situation back in December, and the game appears to have been shut down for more than a month at this point. On January 18th to be exact. But with the exception of some lamenting players on the Playdom forums, there doesn't seem to be a peep of information about it anywhere online. Is it possible that a game that the press so universally applauded back in March fell so far off of everyone's radar that it's death went completely unnoticed? As unbelievable as that may sound, this seems to be the case. Then again, Degrassi's "Wheels" was dead for four years before anybody in the press noticed, so I suppose nothing surprises me anymore.
On the upside, Deep Realms fans have another Playdom-powered RPG to look forward to in the coming days/weeks/months. Marvel: Avengers Alliance should be hitting Facebook sometime soon, and as we've mentioned in our hands-on preview, it's quite good. Let's just hope this one gets enough players that Playdom will see it as a keeper.


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Previous version Dragon City 3.9.2 apk for Android will help you to downgrade or install older app easily. This is one of the best Simulation apps.
There will be new dragons every week. But keep it in mind. Each dragon have the different skill. Before going to the battle, you have to understand it well and pick the right dragon. In the game, you are able to create new dragons or breeds, increase the number of inhabitants, develop the dragons and train them. You can challenge your friend too. Online battles allow you to challenge the other players as well.
If you do not want to fight with the other players, there are hundreds of missions. You take one of them and play with your dragons. Beside it, you can upgrade your base with the various buildings. Increasing the base will allow you to give the better living place for your dragons. Dragon City is available for free. You can install it and play it without spending money. But this game only supports Android 4.0 and higher. The old Android devices will not support with this game. There is nothing to worry about the specification. It does not need a high specification after all. The size is also pretty small. For that, you do not need a high storage capacity to install it.Features of Dragon City APK 3.9.2
- Gain a full collection, there are more than 100 different dragons available!
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- Build a city with magical buildings that other players will envy!
- Battle online with thousands of players and display your dragons' power!
- Breed and combine 10 types of dragons (Terra, Flame, Sea, Nature, Electric, Ice, Metal, Dark, Legend, and
- Pure) and obtain new and more powerful hybrids!
- Unlimited fun with hundreds of missions!
- Play with your friends, send them gifts and visit their islands!
New in Dragon City 3.9.2 APK Android
- Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas, peace on Earth and dragons in your life!
- This version is very special! Why? Because it brings you a brand new type of island! Explore a winter landscape and look for exclusive new dragons behind the fog. Define a good strategy to get them, your decisions count more than ever!
Apps Reviews
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Developer: socialpoint Version: 3.9.2 Requirement: 4.0 and up Price: Free


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Agatha Christie
The book tells the story of a woman who became a famous writer: Agatha Christie. It is part of a series aimed to show children some of the most remarkable women in contemporary history along their achievements.
Easy language and catchy illustrations make readers know famous women and their role in society. Readers will discover their achievements and challenges through pleasant and symbolic images. This book aims to inspire the next generation to change the world.
Edited by: Research Centre Anilij (Spain)
Illustrator(s): Munsó Griful, Elisa
Series: Little people, big dreams
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
City: London
Year: 2017
Pages: 28
Age Range: 6 - 10
Language: EN
Original Language: ES
Keywords: Equality, Famous personality, Positive role model
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Downtown Atikokan Walking Tour
Starting at the Museum (1) Walk across the bridge to visit Atikokan Historical Park at Legion Point (2)
Leave the Historical Park the way you came, then walk down Main Street, Atikokan, which is part of the Trans-Canada Trail. Pass the post office and turn left, then right to stay on Main Street. Cross O'Brien St. on the North side of Main are a historic diamond drill (3), a replica of the White Otter Castle (4) and a little further down the street a historic iron ore car and a mural (5) created by the students of Atikokan High School.
On the next block, you will come to The Iron Mine, a dining a recreation complex (built by the United Steelworkers, it was originally known as Union Hall), and a feature display of a P&H Bucket Shovel (6).
Cross the street to visit the mine pit mural (7) one of several of the original creations of artist and teacher Heather Schmutzer that grace downtown.
Make a right turn on Mackenzie Ave. then turn left (to the south) on Clark Street to reach the Atikokan Hotel (10), Atikokan's oldest commercial establishment. Across Front Street you will see the cement pad (11) all that is left of the CN Station, once Atikokan's hub.
Head back along Clark Street. On your left is the first school in Atikokan (12). Proceed to Main Street and turn right.
Continue along Main Street (East) to visit a Gardner-Denver drill set (13). On the other side of Home Hardware, at the corner of Main and Gorrie Street, is the first student created mural (14).
Continue east to see the iron ore rock (15) midway down the block, and then at the end of the street, another original mural (16) created by Heather Schmutzer, around the corner on O'Brien Street.
Head back down to the Centennial Museum for the final mural (1)
Museum Hours : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday


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In this section you will find 2 bios
- Band Histoy - A full time line of the bands achievements
Old Corpse Road Short Biography
Old Corpse Road have carved their name into the UK black metal scene by producing classic, yet unique British black metal based on the dark folklore of Britain. The Darlington based 5 piece formed in 2007 and take their name from a coffin road in the Lake District.
Dynamically their music flows from fierce black metal through to powerful melodic passages and onto serene yet haunting moments. The band incorporate a wide range of vocals from traditional black metal shrieks, guttural lows, spoken word passages and epic folk singing. Old Corpse Road bind these elements together to produce a solid yet original take on the black metal sound.
Old Corpse Road have built up a reputation with their intense and atmospheric live performances during their extensive touring in the UK, having shared the stage with bands such as Alcest, Esoteric, Winterfylleth and Heidevolk. They have also made numerous festival appearances including Bloodstock and Hammerfest.
Old Corpse Road Full Biography
The Music
The music is at its heart classic British black metal. Dynamic guitar patterns flow from fierce black metal through to powerful melodic passages and onto serene yet haunting ambient moments. Through the music and lyrics the band tell British folk tales and thus the songs move through many emotions and atmospheres. In order to achieve this the band employ various musical stylings which give rise to unusual but enthralling musical structures.
In addition Old Corpse Road successfully weave folk sections played on acoustic guitars through to progressive metal moments in order to portray the tale. Vocally the band employ intense black metal screams, deathly growls, passionate narratives and medieval inspired harmony chants. Lyrically each song is our interpretation of a folktale, told from different perspectives. Each lyric has several real world factors such as location and cultural effects, these factors allow our listeners to connect to the music beyond just their imagination.
The Band
Old Corpse Road consists of five members who play under pseudonyms. This is due to our personal identities being unimportant to what the band produces as a whole. The band's line-up has been stable since its inception in 2007 (bar a brief period of 3 guitars) and consists of 2 guitarists, bass, keyboards and drums. Vocals are taken care of by all band members. The members of the band are long time friends whcih allows us to function effectivly without the limitations of muscial egos. On a personal level the band follow the entire metal scene passionately and regularly attend gigs and rock nights whilst indulging in fine ales and beverages.
Musically the band creates and arranges the music together and has a very positive working relationship. The band take pride in all aspects of their work and self produce their art, lyrics and website from concept to completion. Dedication is at the core of the bands work ethic. The band currently has its own rehearsal space allowing us to practice and write music regularly. The band play live regularly and always look forward to being able to perform our energetic and diverse set to the masses.
The Releases
- The Echoes of Tails Once Told (CD demo self released, Tape released on Darkness Shades Records)
- The Bones of This Land are Not Speechless (CD split with the meads of Asphodel on Godreah Records)
- 'Tis Witching Hour - As Spectres We Haunt This Kingdom (CD album on Godreah Records)
- Insidious Art and Serpentine Rites (7" split with The Infernal Sea on Three Swords Records)
- Of Campfires and Evening Mists (CD album on Cacophonous Records, Tape released on Locust Amber Records)
The Concept
As you will be aware the spectrum of Black Metal is as vast as the cosmos that inspires it; selecting the correct course for our creativity was a decision we did not take lightly. With the utmost contempt for religion, a total disregard for humanity, and pity for politicians and our ailing society we concluded that we would only become more bitter and spiteful following these paths. So after much discussion and introspective travel, we narrowed our focus to the single aim of playing Black Metal inspired by our true passions; Nature and British Folklore. Combining the dark beauty of British Folk Tales and the power and majesty of Nature, we hope to steal away your soul.
The Inspirations
Old Corpse Road are not aiming to break any musical barriers, nor do we seek fame or infamy; we only seek to give back to the scene that has given so much to us. Musically we are inspired by many diverse bands; within black metal Bal-Sagoth, Primordial, Cradle of Filth, Burzum, Emperor, Abigor and Immortal. Old Corpse Road also enjoy classic early doom bands such as My Dying Bride, Celestial Season and Paradise Lost. The band find much pleasure in various other musical styles from Cold Meat Industries (Arcana, Raison D'etre) to traditional folk music, classical pieces and film scores.
The Mythology Behind The Name
Corpse Roads provided a practical means of allowing the transport of corpses to cemeteries that had burial rights. In Britain, such routes can also be known by a number of other names: bier road, burial road, coffin road, coffin line, lyke or lych way, funeral road, procession way, etc. Such "church-ways" have developed a great deal of associated folklore regarding wraiths, spirits, ghosts, and such-like. Many of the corpse roads have long disappeared, while the original purposes of those that still survive as footpaths have been largely forgotten, especially if features such as coffin stones or crosses no longer exist.


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The US and the world will rise from this crisis. What the government has to do is allow it. The government is there to facilitate, not to pick winners and losers.
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This is day 29 of my 90-day challenge to do one new painting from life each day.
The subject is an apple under distress. I'll leave it up to you whether that holds any meaning for you or not.
As you can see, this one was done on a copper panel. I'm still finishing up the next batch of regular panels, so I grabbed a copper one which I already have. I LOVE painting on copper and should do it more.
The most interesting technical challenge was to get the foreshortening of the nail on the left just right, which took some work. I probably shouldn't say I nailed it, but yeah… I did…
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Despite having a permanent resident status, when the man attempted to reenter the United States after a visit to Mexico in December, officials flagged him. They found that his record showed he had a criminal conviction so they only permitted him to cross the border on a probationary status.
The conviction, an aggravated felony, was not exactly what it looked like on paper. It actually stemmed from a misdemeanor conviction that resulted from an altercation the man had been involved in years before. Despite what he said was merely an effort to defend himself in the fight, the man was sentenced to a year in jail. He was released after two days, when his sentence was waived.
Unbeknownst to the man, his misdemeanor charge was raised to an aggravated felony simply because he was convicted of a crime that carried the possibility of spending at least a year in jail.
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Science labs can contain many dangerous chemicals and equipment, so it is very important to follow all of the safety precautions when using them. To stay safe and not expose yourself to any health or safety risks, you must know and abide by the rules of the lab. Wearing the proper protective equipment, and knowing how to correctly use all of the tools and instruments will ensure a safe and healthy lab experience.
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Wearing Proper Protective Equipment
1Arrive in lab with long pants and closed-toe shoes. One of the most important aspects of lab safety is preventing your body from being exposed to contaminants. The first step in wearing proper protective equipment (PPE) is coming to lab prepared with long pants and closed-toe shoes. Shoes with a hard top are preferred in case you drop something on your feet.
- Once you get to lab, you will put on the rest of the PPE that will cover any other exposed parts of your body.
- Tuck in loose, baggy clothing and roll up long sleeves.
2Don a lab coat during experiments. The lab coat is essential for protecting you and your clothes from spills and other chemicals. It can quickly be removed in case of a spill. The lab coat needs to fit you well in order to be effective. Wear your lab coat whenever you are doing anything in the lab.
- If the sleeves are too long they can get in the way and be cumbersome while working.
3Protect your eyes with goggles. Goggles do not have to be worn at all times, but they must be worn when handling chemicals or working with anything with a splash or explosion hazard.
- Goggles must wrap around the sides of your face to protect the eyes from all sides.
4Wear safety gloves. There are a number of different types of gloves that you may need to wear depending on what you are working with. For basic safety and protection from harmful chemicals, disposable latex or nitrile gloves will be worn. This is most likely what you will be using in your lab at school.
- If you are working with extremely hot or extremely cold substances, you will need to wear special gloves that are temperature appropriate.
- When working with anything that conducts electricity and could be a shock hazard, you need to wear rubber gloves.
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How can you tell whether a pair of goggles is adequate for your lab?
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Complying with Basic Lab Safety
1Listen to your teacher and follow instructions carefully. Before a lab begins, your teacher will discuss all of the necessary safety precautions for that specific experiment. They will have also detailed all safety procedures at the beginning of the year.[1] X Research source
- If you are unsure of the correct way to handle something, always ask the teacher so you do everything safely.
- At all times, follow any safety guidelines posted in the lab.
2Never eat or drink in the lab. Eating or drinking in the lab or during an experiment can be extremely hazardous and lead to injury. If you have a hazardous chemical on your hands and then you touch your food with those hands, you could ingest that chemical. The same goes for drinking beverages.
- If you need to eat or drink anything, remove your gloves and lab coat, wash your hands, leave the laboratory and then consume the food or drink.
- Chewing gum is also not allowed in the lab.
3Tie your hair back and remove all jewelry. Hair and dangling jewelry can present a hazard if they catch on anything. You can also accidentally catch your hair on fire if it falls into a flame without you realizing it. Chemicals that are corrosive or irritating can get underneath a ring or a bracelet and cause irritation.
- Try to come to class without any jewelry so you don't have to store it and potentially lose it.
4Store coats, chairs, and bags out of the way. When you first get to the lab, put all of your things in a place where they will be out of the way and not create a trip hazard. Under the lab bench or in cubby holes at the front of the class are the two best places to store them.
- When leaving class, remember to grab all of your things from under the bench or wherever they were left.
5Report all spills, breakages, or accidents to your teacher immediately. No matter how trivial it may seem, everything must be reported to the teacher. They will know how to handle everything safely and make sure no one gets hurt.
- If glass breaks or something spills, do not try to clean it up until you have told your teacher about it. There might be a special way the clean-up needs to be handled.
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What should you do if a chemical spills during the lab?
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Using Equipment Safely
1Know where the safety equipment is located. Get instructions from a qualified person on use of the safety equipment needed for the planned procedure before you do any lab work. If you are not told about safety equipment for your procedure, ask. It is best to know about what might go wrong before it actually does. That way you will be able to respond quickly and correctly. Typical safety equipment includes:
- eye wash stations
- overhead showers
- fire blankets (to suffocate fires)
- fire extinguishers for different types of fires
- vent hoods
- solvent cabinets and containers
- lockouts for moving apparatus
- aprons, goggles, neoprene gloves, asbestos gloves
2Point test tubes away from you when you are heating them. Heat the test tube slowly to avoid rapid boiling and liquid splashing out of the tube. Never heat a plugged or stopped tube because pressure can build up inside and cause the tube to shatter.[2] X Research source
- Pointing the test tube away from your face will avoid injury in case the tube does boil or splash over.
3Pour acid into water, not water into acid. The reaction between water and acid is exothermic meaning it releases it heat. Acid must always be added directly to the water because if you add water to the acid it can explode.[3] X Research source
- The acid can splash and get in your eyes and on your person causing serious injury.
4Keep your workspace clean and tidy. Making sure everything is tidy will help you avoid spills. A clean workspace also ensures no contamination between experiments.
- Clean and disinfect your workspace at the end of every lab session.
5Avoid replacing excess reagents in the original container. Once a chemical has been removed from its container, it cannot go back in. This is to avoid contaminating the chemical with other chemicals, dirt, or dust.
- If you do have excess chemical, properly dispose of them using procedures detailed by your teacher.
6Take precautions with all flames. A Bunsen burner is an open flame and must be treated with extreme caution. Make sure there is nothing flammable near the burner and you don't bend over the flame. Turn the flame off immediately when you are finished using it.
- If your clothes catch fire, remember to STOP what you are doing, DROP to the ground, and ROLL until the flame has been smothered.
7Use a vent hood when handling volatile chemicals. Many chemicals emit noxious fumes that are extremely toxic if inhaled. Working in a fume hood allows you to open the chemicals and not be exposed to the fumes.
- If you are unsure if you need to use a fume hood, err on the safe side and use the fume hood just in case.
8Wash your hands after practical work. At the end of every experiment, it is essential that you wash your hands before leaving the lab. This ensures that you have washed any chemicals or contaminants from your hands.
- Wash hands after removing all of your PPE.
- Wash them with warm water and scrub with soap for at least 30 seconds.
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here to read the short story Flea Market Cupid,
the tale of the doll Sad Sally.
Maggie's heart went out to the figure in the stained
and tattered clothing. She was slumping forward in the small chair with
her chin touching her chest, her eyes closed and her arms hanging limply
at her side.
She looks so sad, Maggie thought. The urge to comfort her was so strong
that Maggie leaned forward and gently picked her up. Maggie was horrified
when a little leg fell off. Now she had done it, broken the vintage doll.
Cradling the doll in her arms, Maggie looked for the owner of the flea
market booth.
"Excuse me, is this your booth?" she asked the wizened little man that
was shuffling toward her.
He reminded her of one of the concrete gnomes in her garden, small in
stature but with lively, twinkling eyes.
"I see you're interested in Sad Sally," he said. "She used to say Mama
but she hasn't spoken in years."
"I'm sorry but I think I've broken her, I'll pay . . . Sad Sally?"
"That's what I call her," he said with a toothy grin. "I don't know if
she has a proper name. I just put her out at each flea market. The one
she's meant to go home with will recognize her when they see her."
His comment was a little too mystical for Maggie and she feared his
price was going to be out of this world too.
"Her leg has fallen off but I'm willing to buy her since I think it
might have been my fault . . . "
He interrupted her explanation to ask if she was a doll collector.
Maggie replied that she had never bought a doll before but this one had
just caught her eye.
"In that case, Sally is yours," he said, the twinkle in his eye more
pronounced. "No charge."
Before Maggie could question his business sense, she was jolted by a
blow to the back of her leg. Startled, she looked down in time to see a
dirty mop of a dog escaping with Sally's broken leg.
"Come back here," she shouted at the retreating figure.
She could tell the thief had heard her, as the little monster quickened
its pace. Unsure if she should try to pay for Sally or chase the limb
snatcher, she looked at her friendly gnome, who made the decision for her.
"Go, follow Sparky. I think Sally is ready for a grand adventure."
The twinkle in his eyes dimmed and he patted Maggie on the arm.
"I'm sorry about your past but the future is calling you. All you have
to do is follow."
Another customer needed his attention and he turned and shuffled away.
Stuck with a one-legged doll, Maggie realized she had no choice but to
find Sparky. Hopefully the little rat hadn't chewed up the leg yet.
Maggie turned to scan the teeming aisles. What chance did she have to
find a small dog in the midst of the busy market?
Fate was either helping her or taunting her, as there sat Sparky, at
the end of the row, the leg still in her mouth. Maggie cradled Sally in
her arms and strolled nonchalantly toward the sitting dog. When she paused
a few feet from Sparky, Maggie felt success was looming.
"Come here Sparky," cooed Maggie. "Give me back Sally's leg."
Sparky walked a few feet further away. Maggie didn't see how the Lhasa
Apso mix could even see her. Its hair obscured its eyes and the obvious
home hair cut gave Sparky a decidedly ragged appearance. Even with
questionable parentage, Maggie couldn't help thinking that Sparky was an
adorable, though irritating dog.
Maggie took a step toward Sparky and once again the dog scampered away.
Enough of this silliness, she had more important things to do today than
buy broken dolls and chase stray dogs. As Maggie turned to leave, she
heard a pained cry. Sparky was sitting under a table holding up her front
leg, moaning pitifully. Maggie rushed over to the injured dog.
"You poor thing, did someone step on your foot?"
She sat down on the asphalt, next to Sparky. Sparky laid her head on
Maggie's leg. Maggie brushed the hair out of Sparky's eyes and
contemplated what to do with the injured dog.
"Mr. O'Shae said I'd find you if I looked hard enough."
The slow masculine drawl, warm as chocolate on a hot summer day, washed
over her. Maggie realized a pair of feet had stopped in front of her, did
the owner of the feet have that delicious voice?
The tan, muscular legs led up to a broad chest and a head of thick dark
hair that made a woman ache to run her fingers through. Maggie couldn't
resist smiling in response to the wide grin that lit up his face.
"O'Shae was right as usual, but he didn't tell me what a charming
picture you would make surrounded by your friends. I'm Jake, and you must
be Maggie."
Maggie smiled in agreement and accepted Jake's outstretched hand. He
pulled her easily to her feet and picked up the doll's leg.
"Who's O'Shae and how do you know who I am?" Maggie asked as she
brushed dirt off of her shorts.
"The man who gave you the doll told me who you were. He sent me to help
you find Sparky."
"I don't remember telling him my name."
Maggie realized she had lost sight of Sparky.
"By the way," Maggie said, looking around, "where did Sparky go? She
was here a minute ago and she was limping with an injured foot."
Jake laughed. "Don't tell me you fell for that old routine. That's
Sparky's favorite ruse to get out of trouble. She's probably around here
somewhere begging food."
Maggie looked around and sure enough a short distance away Sparky was
beguiling a young couple with her antics. From the little jig the dog was
doing, it was obvious she was in fine health and good spirits.
"Here, let me carry Sally for you, she looks like she's starting to get
heavy," Jake said.
Still watching Sparky, Maggie handed Sally to Jake without thinking and
was startled to hear Sally say "Poppa."
"That's amazing," Jake said, "I'm surprised that in her condition she
still works."
"He told me she didn't speak anymore," Maggie said in a thoughtful
"Knowing O'Shae, he probably sprinkled some of his magic dust on her.
He likes to play the wizard to the hilt."
Maggie smiled at the thought of the funny little man being a wizard.
"How would you and Sally like to join me for an ice-cold lemonade?"
Maggie hesitated before responding. Jake had a charming personality and
a contagious smile but she debated the wisdom of accepting his invitation
considering her recent relationship fiasco.
She was about to decline when she heard Sparky bark. Maggie looked past
Jake and there stood Sparky, staring at her. Sparky barked sharply again
and Maggie could have sworn she winked. Perhaps it was time for Maggie's
grand adventure.
"I think lemonade is just what I need." Maggie told Jake.
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Bandhavgarh Wildlife Tour
Covering 448 sq. km., Bandhavgarh is situated in Shahdol district among the outlying hills of the Vindhya range. At tbandhavgarhhe centre of the park is Bandhavgarh hill, rising 811 mt above MSL. Surrounding it are a large number of smaller hills separated by gently sloping valleys. These valleys end in small, swampy meadows, locally known as 'Bohera'. The lowest point in the park is at Tala (440 mt above MSL). The vegetation is chiefly of Sal forest in the valleys and on the lower slopes, gradually changing to mixed deciduous forest on the hills and in the hotter, drier areas of the park in the south and west. Bamboo is found throughout.
The Fort
No records remain to show when Bandhavgarh Fort was constructed. It is thought, however, to be some 2,000 years old, and there are references to it in the ancient books, the Narad-Panch Ratra and the Siva Purana. Various dynasties have ruled this fort: for example, the Maghas from the 1st century AD, the Vakatakas from the 3rd century; the Sengars from the 5th century and the Kalchuris from the 10th century. In the 13th century AD, the Baghels took over, ruling from Bandhavgarh until 1617, when Maharajah Vikramaditya Singh moved his capital to Rewa. The last inhabitants deserted the fort in 1935.
The Flora & Fauna
The forest of Bandhavgarh can be classified as moist deciduous, and the National Park holds all those animal species which are typical of this habitat in Central India. Certain areas of the park (particularly the south and the west) are drier in character, and hold such species as the Nilgai and the Chinkara.
Sal forest occurs throughout the valleys, giving way to mixed forest which occurs where the soil is of relatively poor quality on the upper hill slopes, on rocky outcrops and in the South and West. Grassy meadow patches occur in the valley and along the nalas.
Bandhavgarh is densely populated with tiger and other wildlife species. The great Gaur, or Indian Bison, can be seen with ease, as they come onto the meadows to graze at dusk; Sambar and Barking Deer are a common sight, and Nilgai are to be seen in the more open areas of the park.
There are more than 22 species of mammals and 250 species of birds. Common Langurs and Rhesus Macaque represent the primate group. Carnivores include the Asiatic Jackal, Bengal Fox, Sloth Bear, Ratel, Gray Mongoose, Striped Hyena, Jungle Cat, Leopard and Tiger. The artiodactyls frequently sighted are Wild Pigs, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Chausingha, Nilgai, Chinkara and Gaur. Mammals such as Dhole, the small Indian Civet, Palm Squirrel and Lesser Bandicoot Rat are seen occasionally. Among the herbivores, Gaur is the only coarse feeder.
The vegetation along streams and marshes is rich in bird life. The common ones are Little Grebe, Egret, lesser Adjutant, Sarus Crane, Black Ibis, Lesser Whistling Teal, White-eyed Buzzard, Black Kite, Crested Serpent Eagle, Black Vulture, Egyptian Vulture, Common Peafowl, Red Jungle Fowl, Dove, Parakeets, Kingfishers and Indian Rollers. Reptilian Fauna include Cobra, Krait, Viper, Rat-snake, Python, Turtle and a number of lizard varieties, including Varanus.
Wildlife Viewing
There are two main ways of getting about in the park- in a motor vehicle or on elephant back. Many of the animals are now accustomed to both; even so, it is best to talk quietly and not make rapid movements.
Jeep safaris are best undertaken from dawn until about 10am and from about 4pm until dusk, as the animals are most active during these periods. A Forest Department guide must always accompany you. This guide will be able to direct you and point out wildlife.
Elephants are used every morning by the Forest Department for Tiger- tracking. If a Tiger is found, then the elephant will take you directly to the Tiger either from the lodge or from a nearby point reached by jeep/car.


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Since the weather can reach 100 degrees on a daily basis for the majority of summer in Phoenix, many homeowners with swimming pools choose to do their outdoor swimming in the evening hours. However, this often comes with a bit of risk – especially when there is not enough light installed inside or surrounding the swimming area. In fact, it's estimated that simply by installing...
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Parents spend much of their parenting making sure their child is safe.
Seatbelts, childproofing, helmets, healthy eating, holding them correctly, watching for choking hazards, being mindful of mental health, etc.
However, while parents are concerned about so many aspects of keeping their children safe, they are still driving their kiddos to soccer practice.
We're certainly not suggesting this is a bad things, but with all that we are learning about the dangers associated with contact sports, it begs the question: Is it safe for parents to allow their children to participate?
1. The Risk of Injury
The concern with allowing children to play sports is obviously the risk of injury. The most prominent and scary injury common to those that have competed in contact sports is CTE (which can develop as a result of concussion).
CTE – chronic traumatic encephalopathy – is a progressive degenerative disease of the brain found in many athletes with a history of repetitive brain trauma such as football players and boxers. CTE causes memory loss, impaired judgement, impulse control issues, aggression, depression, and eventually progressive dementia.
Along with concussions and CTE are all of the other injuries common to contact sports like sprains, breaks, knee injuries, and joint issues among others. These physical risks are also concerning, but none of them come close to the concerns that deal with the brain. Especially for younger players that may have their neurodevelopment at risk. Sports-related concussions account for more than half of emergency room visits for kids ages 8 to 13, and after a child has experienced a concussion they are more likely to experiences another.
So, the risk is definitely there for kids of all ages participating in sports.
2. Contact Sports vs. Other Sports
Contact sports are the focus here because they are most commonly associated with concussions. Boxing, football, rugby, hockey, etc. are all sports that involve one player hitting another player.
Of course, there are many other sports that have players battling with concussions and other injuries such as skiing, baseball, soccer, and gymnastics among others. The risks are still there for many sports, but they are not quite as common as the risks in the contact sports field which is why sports like football and boxing get the bad reputation.
For parents that are concerned about their children playing contact sports due to the risks involved with concussion, there are other options to keep kids in sports without subjecting them to the higher risk of CTE.
While there's no guarantee that another sport won't be dangerous, the risks are lower for the sports that don't involve direct contact with other players.
3. The Value of Children in Sports
Deciding on whether or not to allow your child to play contact sports has to involve having a well-rounded view of how sports affect the children that play them. We know the risks of concussion are prominent and realistic, next is to understand the positives that come from team sports.
One of the major positives to enrolling your children in a sport is the added physical development. Kids are learning muscle control, hand eye coordination, and exercising their bodies to keep them healthy. It helps to combat obesity, it improves their endurance, and it provides fun exercise.
Physical perks aren't the only positives to having children in sports, playing sports also encourages teamwork, boosts self-esteem, teaches discipline, and provides a positive social environment. Also, there's no denying the positives associated with academics and opportunity to play at a collegiate level as well.
For kids that are passionate about sports, are practicing good sportsmanship, and are doing well in school it's hard to keep them from an activity having such a positive impact on them.
4. Increased Safety Awareness
The nice thing to remember about our growing understanding about the dangers of contact sports, is that our understanding for safety is growing as with it.
The radiologic technologies used to identify and diagnose injuries and head trauma is more advanced, procedures for identifying concussions are common for all age groups, and safety gear is becoming more technologically advanced. The more we find out, the scarier concussions seem in the sports world, but it also leads to more answers. More treatments, more understanding, more preventions, and faster medicine are all perks to having concussions and CTE studied so extensively. It's not a coincidence that the athletes being diagnosed with CTE are contact sports players that competed while concussion protocol and safety guidelines weren't as prominent.
Not only are coaches not allowed to have a child return to a game if they are suspected of having a concussion, they are also more equipped to identify those symptoms. Some concussion research being done even includes a mouthguard that measures impact.
Professional athletes can't return to the field until they are medically cleared, and they have doctors watching hits in real time. The most damaging aspect to concussions was the mindset that a kid just "had his bell rung" by a hard hit and that it was tough to go back in despite an injury.
5. To Play or Not To Play
Ultimately, there has yet to be definitive information that says whether or not children should be playing contact sports – so it's up to the parents to decide for their kiddos.
Right now we know there are extensive risks to multiple concussions that can be life threatening and tragic and that those risks should be avoided. This can mean taking your children out of contact sports, going with another sport, or just being more conscious and insistent on safety rules within the contact sport your child plays.
In order to decide what's right for your family, ask, "What is the value of my child playing this sport?" Perhaps your child isn't as interested in that particular sport and wouldn't mind playing one with less risks, or none at all. But for others, that sport may be high value for them.
The answer to this question also lies in the health of your child. If they've already received a concussion or have been hurt playing a contact sport it may be safest to remove them from that sport for a time or indefinitely.
If they are going to play, some great next steps are:
- Teach your child about the importance of reporting a concussion
- Audit the coach your child will be playing under
- Keep yourself educated and up to date on the risks
- Keep yourself up to date about safety advancements or equipment (the more we learn, the more we work to make things safer)
All parents want for their children is for them to be safe and happy and for some parents it can be difficult to fulfill both of those things if their children enjoy a sport that can be dangerous.
Not all athletes experience issues with concussions, but the risk can be scary for parents and students. When deciding if your child should be playing a contact sport it's important to know the risks of injury, be aware of other sports that may be safer, know the value of having a child in sports, the growing understanding of safety technology, and how to make the decision for your child.
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1- New Physiological Research shows we humans are mature by 25 yrs. Then when a sudden impact, acceleration, extreme heavy load or shear angle change. Then coordination, strength, skill may actually avoid any injury but even then if a bruise of ANY size is left it represents microtears in cells causing microbleeds,
2-We thought going away meant gone. We know it is far worse in all humans. The blood/fluids form micro-scars. 3-A large enough area then under a new load ruptures. 4- And the Brain also matures at this late date. And also the sudden change in directions, even without a head hit, causes the brain so slosh all over the rigid skull sides, floor and top. Also leaving micro tears, micro bleeds and microscars. 5-The younger the human the worse the microtears with the same forces. 6- Parents are nuts about child abuse, monitoring driving, alcohol, sleep, friendships but 100% in any sudden stop activity yields permanent damage.7-Team work, self discipline, self sacrifice, physical endurance are learned in many other training safe physical training programs. Put your child with a Certified Personal Trainer. Close all sports programs and have coaches do the same, all PE becomes a Primary-Senior Year planned personal training program without impact. To encourage a child to do a lot of things is considered child abuse. 8-Sports prior to age 18 is child abuse because they don't know not to stop. Not to admit pain. Not to 'not go all out'. Mothers need to say no to the cult of Athletes before legal adulthood. Really 21. No olympics. No professional. Unless you hate your child and wish them to limp through life. Wm R. Kelso. II, M.D. firstname.lastname@example.com